From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November
23, 1997
LOCAL
Cookerly Said DOC Empire 'Hard to Justify'
Po-Hi Holds First '97-98 Awards Ceremony Thursday
School Menu & Calendar
Hospice Sponsoring Memorial Service Dec. 6 for Grief-Stricken
Fire Administrative Offices On Commission Agenda
Christian Fiction Author Here Wednesday To Sign Books
Students 'Throwing' Pots
UCO 'Follies' Winner Former Ponca Citian
Local Students Involved In OSU Madrigal Concerts
Women of Excellence Conference Will Include Ponca City Speaker
Osage County Farmers Union Re-Elect Officers During Meeting
Doctor Establishing Family Practice With Staff Locally
Fifth Annual Christmas Parade Fast Approaching
'Double Take,' Program Doubles Up Donors Efforts at Red Cross Monday
Kaw Lake Group Finalizes Plans for New Magazine
City Calendar
SoonerCare Coverage Will Include Women, Children
Gala 'One Stop Shopping' Event
Angel Coloring Contest Set For Youngsters
Frontier Parade Set for Dec. 6
DEATHS
Virginia I. Cloud
George Washington Bowman
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Maria Gray Celebrates 102 Years
Glasgows Married 73 Years
Patches and Pieces Guild Plans Auction
Gershwin Music Program Topic For Piano Group
Mrs. Keating 20th Century Club Speaker
Little News
Panhellenic House Tour
Handcrafted Angel Pins Available at Gift Shop
Engagement Is Announced
Amanda Dotson Bride-Elect
Janna Jo Ryel Engaged
Kildare FCE Club Activities, Plans Named
Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter Conducts Auction
Wheatheart Nutrition
Wedding Plans Announced
Chapter Makes Plans for November
Mrs.Chamberlin Will Celebrate 80th Birthday
Martins Celebrate 50 Years
Tiffiney Jones Becomes Bride of Lorenzo Lockett
Max Hill Gives AARP Program
Pioneer Sams Couples Join Oklahoma Staff
Pair Celebrating Anniversary
Royal Neighbors of America Host Convention
Singles Network Plans Are Listed
Sage, Rosemary And Thyme Meets
Christian Heritage Week Observed
TOPS Chapter Holds Meeting
Flag Ceremony Marks State Birthday
Ponca City Happenings
SPORTS
Mavericks Standing Alone Atop Division
Swimmers Drop Duel Meet
Tonkawa Survives Washington, 12-10
Bucs Muscle Into Third Round
Newkirk's Playoff Run Cut Short
In a eulogy Saturday, Enid Attorney Steven Jones called Kay County Undersheriff Sid Cookerly "a man standing alone between society and its enemies."
Cookerly, he said, was also "a crusader for the issues he felt were important."
The undersheriff's death last week thus brings somber overtones to the following interview, which was part of his relentless effort to repeal the state's new Truth-in-Sentencing law, which is effective next July 1.
Cookerly provided a unique perspective to state corrections issues, with his recent jail administration duties filtered through 35 previous years of investigative and bureaucratic experience.
As an OSBI agent, he investigated prison incidents such as when prisoners revolted and burned the State Penitentiary at McAlester in 1973, as well as the riots at Stringtown in 1974 and at Granite in 1975.
In Cookerly's view, the state Department of Corrections - which he blamed exclusively for the state's prison overcrowding problem - will benefit plenty from the new law, but the public will suffer.
By Mark Galvin
News Staff Writer
Kay County Undersheriff Sid Cookerly said the Department of Corrections has accomplished something remarkably clever.
At a time when people want the excess trimmed from their state government, Cookerly said the DOC instead has created a brand-new level of "empire-expanding bureaucracy."
Kay County is about to feel its effects, because the new system specifically will remove thousands of dollars currently sent here by the DOC and the county will be forced to make up the difference.
He said the new system is a sore issue to law enforcers who believe the only real deterrents to crime are jail space and the threat of incarceration.
The new system not only relieves many lawbreakers from the threat of jail time, Cookerly said, it also removes power from judges and juries to sentence them, and it instead hands down social-action programs that are time-proven not to work.
And, ironically, the new system that dumps DOC responsibility back on the 77 counties is promoted as a community-togetherness operation.
Cookerly explained the corrections department's influence this year over the Legislature to pass the previously rejected Community Corrections Act - by attaching it to the noble-sounding Truth-In-Sentencing Act - has left the DOC controlling the money.
The new law repeals 1988's Community Service Sentencing Program (CSSP), which brought into Kay County tax monies from the DOC of more than $142,000 this year.
The money was provided so offenders in orange coveralls could perform community-service work and repay their communities for their offenses.
And each year the money, which was used to run the jail, increased as the number of participants grew.
Next July 1, when the program is terminated by law, the county says goodbye to the funding.
To Cookerly, the repealed CSSP activity was one of the few sensible parts of the Department of Corrections' empire - because it worked and it didn't directly cost the county taxpayers.
Kay County Sheriff Marion Van Hoesen's CSSP was perhaps the state's leading example of what could be accomplished with the 1988 law, but most Legislators who repealed it "have no idea that CSSP exists or what it says or that it works," Cookerly said.
"Today this jail operates on monies received from the CSSP, and tax dollars already taxed at the state and federal level are coming back to Kay County, and those same tax dollars next year will still be going to the state and federal."
But now the money goes to the Department of Corrections, he said.
"Any way you look at it, it will cost this county $140,000 this year and conservatively, I'd say, between $160,000 to $170,000 per year.
"So, in other words, the man who burglarizes your home today and is sentenced to five years in the department of corrections today - with four years suspended and one year in the county jail under the CSSP - is the man you see in orange coveralls picking up trash along the highway."
CSSP workers "are the ones building bridges on our county roads, mowing the courthouse lawn, cutting the trees and brush from the right-of-ways on our roads, assisting in the upkeep of the Marland Mansion, the Ponca Playhouse, the 101 Ranch roadside park."
With the new system, those people "will be either out of jail, or in behavior modification courses, substance abuse treatment programs, house arrest, and like programs that have been implemented for years by the Department of Corrections with little or no success," he said.
"And there's no provision for supplementing that money, no matter what they tell you."
He said, "Those same programs implemented by the Department of Corrections will now be given to the communities by the Department of Corrections and allegedly funded by the Department of Corrections.
"What they do not tell you is funds in toto are controlled by the state - specifically the Department of Corrections - who, after passage of this law, have created a new division in the bureaucracy called the Department of Corrections Community-Sentencing Division.
"Justin Jones has been appointed as director of this new division in the Department of Corrections and he has hired four regional administrators, a grants manager, several data specialists, and 13 local administrators within the next few months to implement the program allegedly controlled by the citizens of Kay County.
"Which in my personal opinion is nothing more than (saying) the citizens of Kay County will be at the mercy of the Department of Corrections and their mandates to the local board.
"No matter if the local board says, 'This is a good program. We want it.' the Department of Corrections can now say, 'We won't fund it.'
"What does that tell you? It tells you absolute control is maintained by the Department of Corrections.
"The entire bill is for the Department of Corrections - it is not for the citizens of Kay County. It never was."
Cookerly explained, "Think of it this way, we (in the county) have an income of $100,000 a year.
"And if I'm the Department of Corrections, I have an income of several million dollars a year, of which I go to the Legislature each year for my budget, and every year I say my prisons are more crowded - I say I need more money.
"I have now figured out a way to make 77 county jails in the State of Oklahoma small prisons and control the money to each and every one of them.
"It's called empire building. It's called bureaucracy.
"The people of Kay County will suffer, because not only did that take away the money that was coming into Kay County, they have added to the burden by saying we're going to control the money that you get in your Community Corrections Act."
"Meanwhile our citizens in Kay County say, 'If a man breaks into my house, steals the photograph of my mother and father and throws it on the highway so he can sell the frame it's in, I can no longer put him in jail because he is a first offender, he's misunderstood, he's economically deprived, he's a drug addict," he said.
"It's hard for me to justify how Kay County is supposed to implement programs that the DOC has had in place for years but, by their own admission and their own figures, are total failures."
The Community Corrections Act program that was attached to the Truth-in-Sentencing bill was voted down a year earlier by the House when it stood alone, as Senate Bill 721.
It wasn't until it was attached to the Truth In Sentencing Bill this year that it passed almost unanimously in both the House and Senate.
Cookerly said the people should look at that bill and demand that it be changed or repealed.
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Sid Cookerly passed away last Wednesday. Services at the Ponca City First Baptist Church were held Saturday, and he was buried at the Newkirk Cemetery.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
Ponca City High School held its first academic Awards Ceremony of the 1997-98 school session Thursday night in the Howell Auditorium. Students were given awards ranging from academic bars to academic certificates.
John Young, president of the Ponca City Board of Education, and Mike Kruck, Ponca City Board of Education Vice-President, made the presentations.
Seniors
Seniors receiving awards were: Linda Robinson Allie, academic bar, silver pin; Sarah Anno, bronze pin; Kristi Anthony, bronze pin; Sarah Armstrong, academic bar, silver pin; Brock Bakke, academic letter, bronze pin; Benjamin Bales, academic bar, bronze pin; Casey Barnard, academic certificate, academic bar; Erinn Barr, academic bar, silver pin; Molly Baugh, academic bar, silver pin; Elizabeth Bednarski, academic bar, silver pin; Rachel Beguin, academic bar, silver pin; A. Brian Benson, academic bar, silver pin; Jay Bentley, silver pin; Stephanie Blochowiak, academic bar, silver pin; Melissa Boelens, academic bar, silver pin; Stephen Bogadi, academic certificate, academic bar; Matthew Bolin, academic letter, bronze pin; Kristi Bouchard, academic bar, silver pin; Michelle Branum, academic certificate, academic bar; J. Brad Brewer, academic certificate, academic bar; Jill Brien, academic bar, silver pin; Diane Bryer, academic bar, silver pin; Shawn Buller, academic bar, silver pin; Kristin Bute, academic bar, bronze pin; Keli Cain, academic certificate, academic letter; Robbi Coffelt, academic bar, silver pin; Jennifer Cohenour, academic letter, silver pin; Stephen Collins, academic certificate, academic bar; Kristen Davis, academic certificate, academic bar; Sara Day, academic bar, silver pin; Amanda Dickson, academic bar, silver pin; Brook Didlake, academic bar, silver pin; Sarah Dorsey, academic certificate, academic letter; Elizabeth Dunn, academic bar, silver pin; Daniel Edwards, academic bar, silver pin; Kate Emig, academic bar, silver pin; and Jennifer Frantz, academic bar, silver pin.
Also, Amy Fremin, bronze pin; Melissa Fuhrman, academic certificate, academic bar; Nuvia Gamboa, academic certificate, academic bar; Kristal Gauger, academic certificate academic bar; Kimberly Ghylin, academic certificate, academic bar; Courtney Gingerich, academic bar, silver pin; Kathryn Godfrey, bronze pin; Margaux Griffith, academic bar, silver pin; Mandy Grover, academic bar, silver pin; Travis Hager, academic certificate, academic bar; Shalonda Hardman, silver pin; Amy Hayes, bronze pin; Ginger Hazen, academic bar, silver pin; Michelle Helms, academic bar, bronze pin; Michel Hereford, academic bar, silver pin; Kara Hill, academic certificate, academic bar; Zachary Hodge, academic bar, silver pin; Ashley Hollingsworth, academic bar, silver pin; Emily Hufnagel, academic bar, silver pin; Cathryn Jackman, academic bar, silver pin; Lance Johnson, academic bar, silver pin; Cindy Jones, academic bar, silver pin; Mindy Jones, academic bar, silver pin; Christa Joosten, academic bar, silver pin; Bradley Keirn, academic bar; Kari Koch, academic bar, silver pin; Christopher Koenig, academic bar, silver pin; Jane Koster, academic bar, silver pin; Holly Ladner, academic bar, silver pin; Cynthia Lanham, academic bar, bronze pin; Natalie Lindsay, academic bar, silver pin; Erin Love, academic bar, silver pin; Robert Maril, academic bar, silver pin; Jeremy Marzuola, academic bar, silver pin; Sarah Merrifield, academic certificate, academic bar; Ryan Meyer, academic bar, bronze pin; C.J. Oster, academic bar, silver pin; Robert Paczkowski, academic bar, silver pin; Emily Phillips, academic bar, silver pin; Jenna Plagman, academic certificate, academic bar, Heidi Rahn, academic bar, silver pin; Keri Ramsey, bronze pin; Jessica Rathbun, academic certificate, academic letter; Aracely Reyes, academic bar, silver pin; Jessica Rockett, academic bar, silver pin; and Julie Schiltz, academic bar, silver pin.
Jennifer Shears, bronze pin; Jason Shelton, academic bar, silver pin; Justin Shurts, academic bar, silver pin; Aaron Siemers, academic bar, silver pin; Ginger Skaggs, academic bar, silver pin; Ryan Smith, academic bar, silver pin; Shelly Smith, academic bar, silver pin; Eric Sponomore, bronze pin; Ellen Sprehe, academic bar, silver pin; Jeff Stahl, academic bar, silver pin; Carol Stauffer, academic bar, silver pin; Jason Stillwell, academic bar, silver pin; Jeremy Stillwell, academic bar, silver pin; Randy Stolhand, bronze pin; Matthew Szabo, academic bar, silver pin; Nikki Terry, academic bar, silver pin; Justin Thomas, academic certificate, academic bar; Kyle Thomas, bronze pin; Ashley Turvey, academic certificate, academic bar; Leigh Ann Vap, academic bar, silver pin; Kyle Vincent, bronze pin; Nelson Vining, academic bar, silver pin; Reona Walling, academic bar, silver pin; Brian Weber, academic bar, silver pin; Rusty Wilson, academic bar, silver pin; Jason Winters, academic bar, silver pin; Stacie Wolf, academic bar, silver pin; and Brian Young, academic bar, silver pin.
Juniors
Juniors receiving honors were: Jennifer Adams, academic bar, bronze pin; Sandra Aguilar, bronze pin; Dondi Alley, bronze pin; Krista Arnold, academic bar, bronze pin; Joshua Bailey, academic certificate, academic bar; Amber Baker, academic bar, bronze pin; Matthew Boies, academic bar, bronze pin; Lendsi Boyd, academic bar, bronze pin; Jerry Brooks, academic bar, bronze pin; Jennifer Brown, academic bar, bronze pin; Lauren Brune, academic bar, bronze pin; Melissa Bryant, academic bar, bronze pin; Owen Bullard, academic bar bronze pin; Megan Butt, academic bar, bronze pin; Melissa Byrd, academic bar, bronze pin; Amanda Chandler, academic bar, bronze pin; Bryanna Cobb, academic bar, bronze pin; Roy Coffey, bronze pin; Brian Connelly, academic bar, bronze pin; Carrie Cooley, bronze pin; Clay Cooper, academic bar, bronze pin; Kristina Copeland, academic bar, bronze pin; Sarah Cowan, academic bar, bronze pin; Desiree Cries For Ribs, academic bar, bronze pin; Jonathan Danek, academic bar, bronze pin; Jennifer Davis, academic bar, bronze pin; Stephanie Davis, bronze pin; Karla Del Rio, academic letter, bronze pin; David Donald, academic bar, bronze pin, Amy Dressen, bronze pin; Nichole Duke, academic bar, bronze pin; Cassie Ellenwood, academic bar, bronze pin; Lucas Elmer, academic bar, bronze pin; Kami Enevoldsen, academic bar, bronze pin; Andrew England, academic bar, bronze pin; Dick Engle, academic bar, bronze pin; Thomas Engle, bronze pin; Rachel Erkenbeck, academic bar, bronze pin; Melissa Evans, bronze pin; Becky Fisher, academic bar, bronze pin; Romi Foreman, academic bar, bronze pin; Abby Frick, bronze pin; Cherie Fry, academic bar, bronze pin; Robert Galbraith, academic bar, bronze pin; and Brian Geubelle, academic bar, bronze pin.
Also, Amy Glaser, bronze pin; Candace Hanson, academic bar, bronze pin; Keith Harris, academic bar, bronze pin; Paula Hart, academic bar, bronze pin; Jennifer Heidlege, academic bar, bronze pin; Regina Hile, academic bar, bronze pin; Michelle Hintergardt, academic bar, bronze pin; Sarah Hodge, academic bar, bronze pin; Skye Howery, academic bar, bronze pin; Brian Hraban, academic bar, bronze pin; Ryan Ives, bronze pin; Elise Jeffries, academic bar, bronze pin; Amy Johnston, academic bar, bronze pin; Shandise Jones, academic bar, bronze pin; Christopher Keim, academic bar, bronze pin; Raymond Lahann, academic bar, bronze pin; Scott Larrison, academic bar, bronze pin; Misty Lechtenberg, academic bar, bronze pin; Marci Lee, bronze pin; Anne Lenhart, academic bar, bronze pin; James Lindsay III, academic bar, bronze pin; Casey Luis, academic bar, bronze pin; Marcus McCloud, academic bar, bronze pin; Brook Marlar, bronze pin; Mary Metzger, academic bar, bronze pin; Eric Michael, academic letter, bronze pin; Joshua Milligan, academic bar, bronze pin; Tarina Morris, academic certificate, academic bar; Thomas J. Murray, academic bar, bronze pin; Amanda Nearing, academic bar, bronze pin; D.J. Nuzum, academic bar, bronze pin; Paul Oblad, academic bar, bronze pin; Carla Osorio, academic bar, bronze pin; Gayle Otto, academic bar, bronze pin; Joshua Ozment, bronze pin; Sarah Pameticky, bronze pin; Paul Paschal, academic bar, bronze pin; Lacy Patterson, academic bar, bronze pin; Kimberly Phillips, academic bar, bronze pin; Annette Priba, academic bar, bronze pin; Melissa Psikal, bronze pin; Terese Purkaple, academic bar, bronze pin; Theresa Rathbun, academic certificate, academic bar; Justin Ross, academic bar, bronze pin; and Sarah Round, academic bar, bronze pin.
Also, Ashley Roussel, bronze pin; Kati Salmons, academic bar, bronze pin; Mindy Sattre, academic bar, bronze pin; Jacklyn Sawyers, academic bar, bronze pin; Jonathan Schmauch, academic bar, bronze pin; Jacquelyn Schroeder, bronze pin; Sarah Scott, academic bar, bronze pin; Allyson Shafer, academic bar, bronze pin; Clarence Shear, academic bar, bronze pin; Katy Sikes, bronze pin; Bobbi Simmons, academic bar, bronze pin; Erin Slater, bronze pin; Jill Snyder, academic bar, bronze pin; Caydee Stalcup, academic bar, bronze pin; John Sudbury, academic bar, bronze pin; Scott Szabo, academic bar, bronze pin; Amber Thomas, academic bar, bronze pin; Patrick Tucker, bronze pin; Jaima Warren, academic letter, bronze pin; Emily Wheeler, academic bar, bronze pin; Melissa Whitney, academic bar, bronze pin; Mark Whitt, academic bar, bronze pin; Sharon Winters, academic bar, bronze pin; Pam Yost, academic bar, bronze pin; and Nathan Zimmerman, academic bar, bronze pin.
Sophomores
Sophomores receiving academic letters were: Wade Adkins, Mea Alexander, Christal Allen, Alison Arrington, Tamra Banks, James Barraclough, Kallie Beck, Beth Berry, Anne Bogadi, Julie Bojorquez, Brooke Boyd, Jancy Brewer, Kris Brown, Jacob Bull, Barry Burk, Jessica Bushaw, Carissa Calbert, Amanda Cobb, Timothy Connelly, Andrew Cooper, Holly Dailey, Jacob Daniel, Stephanie Davis, Kyle Duren, Ashley Engle, Sterling Foy, Jessica Freeman, Jeffrey Furnas, Angela Galvin, Blake Geubelle, Mark Goddard, Lacey Goodger, Aubrey Griffith, Toni Hannum, Christina Hassell, Anna Heagy, Heather Herard, Kaleen Horne, Laura Hoy, Robert Hwang, Nicole Jackman, Andrea Johnson, Kari Keating, Heather Kelle, Scott King, Andrew Kirby, Billie Kiser, Alexander Kolliopoulos, Mika Kruck, Nick Kruckeberg and Andrea Land.
Also, Daniel Lee, Samuel Lewis, Scott Lewis, Tom McDaniel, Sarah McGaughty, Maria Mendoza, Jarod Merle, Shannon Mersman, Scot Mitchell, Araceli Mora, Ashley Mott, Kathryn Mulligan, Jason Neuerburg, Britney Parker, Aaron Perkins, Tessa Peterson, Rory Peterson, Marcus Pugh, Kristl Richardson, Shawna Rolland, Jeremy Runnels, Mohammad Salama, Brenda Salterelli, Aaron Sattre, Kami Schieber, Stacie Schneeberger, Erin Shaw, Christopher Shook, Brett Skaggs, Alana Smith, Angela Smith, Ryan Smith, Claire Sonnishsen, Carol Stangeland, Leah Stieber, Allison Stotts, Ritchie Sturdevant, Laura Sudbury, Andrea Thomas, Taylor Thomas, Ryan Trout, Ashley VanHoesen, Jessica Wayman, Lacey Weaver, Chad Whitsitt, Claire Winterrowd, Julie Wittmer, Mindy Worley and Tony Yelle.
Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
Tuesday - Egg and cheese roll up or cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
Wednesday - No school
Thursday - No school
Friday - No school
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Cheeseburgers or pretzel with cheese sauce, potato wedges, sliced apples, Rocky Road pudding, dill pickles or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Hot pockets or frito pie, refried beans, sliced peaches, wacky cake or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
Wednesday - No school
Thursday - No school
Friday - No school
Middle School and Mid-High
Breakfast
Monday - Cherry turnovers and cheese potatoes or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Tuesday - Bagels and cream cheese or bagel with egg and cheese or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Wednesday - No school
Thursday - No school
Friday - No school
Middle School and Mid-High
Lunch
Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Pizza Inn, Subway, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell Burritos. Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino's, Subway, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell Burritos.
Monday - Cheeseburger, french fries, mixed vegetables, saltine crackers, Rocky Road pudding or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Frito chili pie, refried beans, sliced peaches, wacky cake or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.
Wednesday - No school
Thursday - No school
Friday - No school
High School Lunch
Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a Pasta Bar, Baked Potato Bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Hut and Subway Sandwiches.
All American
Monday - Chicken fried steak with hot roll, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasonal fruit.
Tuesday - Frito chili pie, corn, dill spears, seasonal fruit.
Wednesday - No school
Thursday - No school
Friday - No school
Training Table
Monday - Tuesday - Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit.
McCord Elementary
Breakfast
Monday - Cinnamon toast, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Streudel, juice and milk.
Wednesday - No school
Thursday - No school
Friday - No school
Lunch
Monday - Crispy chicken sandwich, french fries, lettuce leaf, dill spear, peaches and milk.
Tuesday - Pizza, cole slaw, okra, orange wedge and milk.
Wednesday - No school
Thursday - No school
Friday - No school
Pioneer Technology Center
Monday - Not Open
Tuesday - Pepper Steak, Chefs Grilled Chicken, Fried Catfish
Wednesday-Friday - No School
Mid-High Calendar
Nov. 24
Eighth and ninth grade red basketball teams will play at home at 4 p.m.
Nov. 25
Eighth and ninth grade girls basketball teams will play at Emerson at 4 p.m.
Eighth and ninth grade blue boys basketball teams will play at home at 5 p.m.
Po-Hi
Nov. 24
Senior meeting for Conoco scholarships at 11:10 a.m. in Howell Auditorium.
Junior varsity and varsity cheerleading practice at 5:30 p.m.
"Panic" performance in the Howell Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Chamber orchestra will play in room F-105 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 25
Representative from Oklahoma State University in Howell Auditorium at 10 a.m.
"Panic" performance at 7 p.m.
Nov. 26-30
No activities will be held due to Thanksgiving Break.
A community-wide memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. at Woodlands Christian Church. The non-denominational service, open to anyone in the community grieving the loss of a loved one, is sponsored by Hospice of Ponca City. The Hospice staff will be available at the memorial service to talk with anyone who needs extra support during this holiday season.
The first holidays after a loved one dies can be filled with dread and confusion. What was once a time of familiar events and family traditions is now a time of many changes and decisions to be made.
Children are a special concern at Christmas. Many survivors try to maintain the holiday routines for the sake of the children. Although it may be a sad time, children still need what they always need, and that is a lot of love and reassurance. It also helps to keep their routines as normal as possible, bringing stability to the confusion emotions grief creates. They need to know that they are as special as the person who died.
Surviving the holidays, for a family, involves much communication concerning plans and feelings. Traditions will likely have to be altered since a family member is now gone. Don't feel guilty if you can't or don't want to do all the things you did before your loved one died. Take time to listen to your heart and remember that as surely as this holiday will come ... it will also go.
The following is a list of suggestions from the Family Services staff at Hospice of Ponca City to help this holiday season. It would be a good idea to share some of these ideas with your family and decide what you would like to try this year. Use variations of these ideas to create something that helps you. If it doesn't work, give yourself permission not to do it next year. Remember that grief is an individual response.
1. Reserve a special shelf or part of a wall for putting up remembrances of the person who died. Let the children purchase or make a small present and hang it on the wall or place on the shelf.
2. Purchase a special candle to represent the loved one and light it on all special occasions.
3. Include the name of the person who died in the family prayer before the meal.
4. If you put up a tree, designate one or several ornaments in honor of the one who died.
5. Tell your children bedtime stories about the person who died or about themselves. Incorporate memories into Christmas.
6 Get out the picture album or videotapes, make popcorn as you reminisce together.
7. Serve everyone's favorite dish including the person who died, at a potluck or each night of the week before the holiday.
8. In the weeks and days before a holiday or special anniversary, try to build in extra time with your children and let them tell you how they feel about the coming holiday. If communications are not good right now, take advantage of a friend, pastor, or relative with whom your child has a good rapport. you cannot take away their hurt, nor can they remove yours, but you can give them a way to cope.
Hospice of Ponca City offers a wide range of grief support services for anyone in the community who has suffered the death of a loved one. For help, call Hospice of Ponca City at 762-9102.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
One more time the quest for a "temporary home" for the Ponca City Fire Department is under way. A lease agreement at Commercial Federal Bank Building for fire administrative offices will be considered by City Commissioners Monday night.
The proposed $12,456 one year lease includes rental of space on the third floor of the bank building at 400 East Central Avenue with a one year option to renew.
Currently the administrative offices are located in the east wing of city hall in space without heating and air conditioning ducts or adequate wiring for telephones or computers.
Commissioners will also be voting on a extension of a golf cart lease with Yamaha Motor Corp. for use of carts at Lew Wentz Golf Course. The four year lease extension involves leasing 46 carts at $58.21 per month.
Proposals were sent to five companies, however only two companies responded with bid proposals. Although slightly higher, Yamaha was recommended by the proposal committee. In a memorandum to the commissioners it was explained that the committee recommended Yamaha because of the service, quality of the carts offered, past performance and preference of the golf patrons at Lew Wentz.
The Commissioners, acting as the Ponca City Utility Authority (PCUA), will be voting on acceptance of a $99,922 bid for a "Digger-Derrick Truck" for the electric department. The Energy Advisory Board reviewed all three bids received and are recommending that the commissioners accept the low bid submitted by Altec Industries of St. Joseph, Mo.
The PCUA will also be considering writing off 265 utility billing accounts and referring them to a collection agency. The delinquent and uncollectable accounts totals over $37,000. Of the 265, all but six accounts will be turned over to a collection agency. The remaining six totaling $1,247 can not be collected due to deaths or bankruptcies.
The Ponca City Development Authority will be considering an amendment to a contract with Leard Rice Reeder for Professional Airport Consulting Services. The amendment is for plans for the reconstruction and realignment of runways serving hangers 1-4 at the Ponca City Municipal Airport.
Beverly Lewis, who currently has two books on the Christian bestseller list, will be in Ponca City on Wednesday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to meet the public and autograph at Brace Books and More in Ponca City as part of a book-signing tour through several states.
Currently, "The Shunning" and a sequel, "The Confession" are finding a large audience among readers of Christian fiction. These are the first two books of her adult fiction series titled "The Heritage of Lancaster County."
Lewis has also written many chapter books for children, including a sixteen book series titled "The Cul-de-Sac Kids." She is also author of two series for girls ages 10-14 titled "Holly's Heart" and "Summerhill Secrets."
"The Shunning" was inspired by Lewis' own childhood experiences growing up in Lancaster, Pa. "It came out of stories I heard through my childhood and teenage years," Lewis said. "My maternal grandmother married a non-Mennonite Biblical studies major. She was excommunicated from her Amish church. It was fascinating to hear some of the things she encountered. Coupled with my love and obsession with the Amish, I decided to write this series."
"It's fascinating to me the popularity of the Amish people. People are interested in them," said Lewis, a former schoolteacher and the author of approximately 40 books. She is a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Pikes Peak branch, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her books are among the C.S. Lewis Noteworthy List Books. She and her husband have three teenagers and make their home in Colorado.
Besides the adult fiction series and other installments in her children's series, Lewis will be writing a stand-alone story titled "The Sun Room," also based on her experiences as a young girl.
"My mother was given six months to live," Lewis said. "She had terminal cancer." The entire book is written in the first person. The character will be fictional, somewhat. It's a coming out of heartbreak and emotions of a twelve-year-old girl. There is a twist at the end.
Lewis said she has a close relationship with the publisher, Bethany House Publishers of Minneapolis, Minn. She spends a great deal of time generating ideas for books, rather than the publisher giving her assignments.
Jean Brace of Brace Books and More commented, "We have been getting extremely positive reviews of "The Shunning" from many of our customers and staff. It is a pleasure to offer books of this caliber to the community. I hope our patrons will stop by on Wednesday to greet this talented and committed writer and thank her for her body of work."
Children's Art Classes are still available at the Ponca City Art Center. Currently those enrolled are enjoying learning how to "throw" clay pots and glaze them.
A wide variety of media are offered through the classes, which are held each Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Art Center, 819 East Central Ave.
Instructors for the diverse classes are Cindy Rasche and Anna Adams, local artists.
Beginning Dec. 3, Rasche will offer a special ornament making class for the students. Call 765-5332 for more details.
Children must be members of the Ponca City Art Association to participate. Annual family memberships are available at the Art Center for $10.
Children interested in the classes may enroll at the Ponca City Art Center, Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Stacey Weber, former Ponca City resident recently placed first in the "Follies" talent show held on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. The UCO senior performed a lyrical dance, which won her the first place honor.
Active in many other events and activities, Weber is a member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Sigma Kappa rush chairman, and a member of the Pom Pon Squad for four years, two of which she was captain. She was also a candidate for Homecoming Queen.
During her summer breaks, Weber has traveled all over the United States for the last three years as an instructor for the National Cheerleading Association. She has also taught dancing and gymnastics at Kapital Kids Studio in Guthrie.
Stacey, who will be completing her senior year in December will be leaving for San Diego, Calif., on Jan. 1, 1998, to serve an internship as athletic coordinator at the Lawrence Welk Resort. After completion of her internship, she will graduate in May with an exercise fitness management degree.
A graduate of Blackwell High School, Stacey is the daughter of Dennis and Patty Weber, Ponca City, and granddaughter of Carol Sneath, Blackwell.
STILLWATER - Two Oklahoma State University students from Ponca City will be singing for the 23rd Madrigal Dinner and Concert on Dec. 4-10 at 7 p.m. each evening at the Student Union Ballroom.
David Ritter and Sara Caldron, both juniors, will join jugglers, minstrels, jesters, and tumblers beneath the golden chandeliers in the ballroom to present the 17th Century European Madrigal Dinner and Concert.
"The concert signals the beginning of the miraculous holiday season for many of its guests," says Allen Reding, student union administrative assistant. "People usually come back year after year."
During their medieval visit, guests enjoy an authentic Yule time feast, complete with wassail, vineyard harvest fruits, salmon bisque, bishop's bread and Christmas pudding. The feast is accompanied by entertainment by the Madrigal performers, dressed in rich velvet cloaks and jewel-toned tapestry gowns.
Ritter and Caldron will be entertaining as a part of the University Chamber choir led by Dr. Jerry McCoy. The singers will have rehearsed the Madrigal songs and traditional Christmas carols for more than 120 hours before their performances.
Sara is the daughter of Royce and Kathy Caldron and has acted in local musical productions. It is her third year to sing in the OSU Concert Choir and the first year in the Chamber Choir. She is also a volunteer at the Stillwater Domestic Violence Shelter.
David, whose parents are Al and Delores Ritter is married to wife, Kimberly. He has performed with the San Diego Orchestra and plans a career in music education. He also plays classical guitar and the Bavarian cheese whistle.
A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to scholarship accounts. The Madrigal event raised more than $11,695 for that purpose in 1996. Tickets for the dinner and concert are $25. Reservation may be made by calling (405) 744-52231. Tickets are usually sold out by Thanksgiving day.
All women are invited to "come worship together" at the Women of Excellence Conference scheduled Jan. 23 and 24, 1998 at the Marland Mansion Conference Center.
One of the worship speakers will be Cozetta Hand, Ponca City resident.
Cozetta has "walked with God for many years", beginning her ministry at an early age, serving in numerous capacities throughout her lifetime. Those leading the conference indicate Cozetta has much to share with other women.
Ponca Citians are urged to come and hear Cozetta and the other speakers who plan to be on hand Jan. 23 and 24.
For reservations or more information, call Debra Lockwood at 763-9523 or E-mail her at w/lock@poncacity.net.
Osage County Farmers Union No. 57 met Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Western Sizzlin' in Ponca City with 24 members gathering for a complimentary meal, according to Louis R. Bellinghausen, secretary-treasurer of Osage County Farmers Union and Local 611 of the Oklahoma Farmers Union.
Eleven members were awarded prizes, including Ryan Bays, Norman J. Wulf, E.B. Bays, Ralph Bellinghausen, Donna Schiltz, Robert Bays, Charles Holick, John Caughlin, L.R. Bellinghausen, Jamie Bays and Ruby Graves. Charles Holick and his accordion provided musical entertainment for the evening.
The meeting was conducted by Louis Bellinghausen in the absence of President Sandy Osborn. Officers re-elected for the 1997-98 term are Sandy Osborn, president; Floyd Harden, vice president and L.R. Bellinghausen, secretary-treasurer. Board members are Ed O'Neil, Robert Cales and William Marckesoni. Retha Bays is the youth leader.
Local No. 611 - West Osage held its annual meeting following the county meeting. After discussion of old and new business, resolutions were considered for the State Farmers Union Convention to be held Feb. 13, 14 and 15, 1998. Election of officers was conducted along with selection of two delegates from the local group and the prospect of at least four delegates from the county group to attend the convention.
Floyd Harden was elected president, Mike Blando, vice president and Louis Bellinghausen, secretary-treasurer of the Local 611 organization.
It was noted volunteers are needed to turn in subjects for resolutions and as delegates to the State Convention in February, 1998.
Ray Wulf, State Farmers Union secretary, was present to give up-to-date information and answer questions regarding State objectives and policies.
Guests present were Bill Jeans, Kay County Farmers Union President and Ray M. Schiltz, former Secretary-Treasurer of the Oklahoma Farmers Union, and Mrs. Schiltz.
1998 calendars were presented to all those present and a visiting and get acquainted session followed dinner and the meeting.
J.A. Blough, MD, will begin seeing patients at Ponca Family Medicine on Monday, Dec. 1. Establishing his family practice, Dr. Blough joins J. Kent Davidson, MD, J. Garland, MD and B.B. Irons, MD. He is also a member of the medical staff at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Blough received his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Oklahoma Medical School in 1994. He then attended the Family Medicine Residency Program at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City for one year. He completed the last two years of his residency at Baptist Deaconess in the Great Plains Family Medicine Residency Program. He is eligible for board certification by the American Board of Family Practice, and is scheduled to complete the testing process next year.
Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Dr. Blough and his family moved to Hesston, Kan., when he was five. He received his bachelor of science degree in business from Goshen College, near South Bend, Indiana. After working in the family business for 12 years, Dr. Blough returned to school at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, completing the prerequisites needed to pursue his medical education.
"I was looking to establish a family practice near a rural hospital that was supported by the medical community," said Dr. Blough. "When I first visited the medical center in March, 1991, I knew I wanted to practice here." Dr. Blough added that the outstanding diagnostic imaging, cardiopulmonary and laboratory service provided at SJRMC also contributed to his decision to establish his practice here.
Dr. Blough and his wife, Della, have three children, Christyna, 12; Katie, 10 and Matthew, six. Rollerblading and soccer are two of Dr. Blough's favorite activities.
Appointments are now being taken to see Dr. Blough by calling 765-4623. Ponca Family Medicine is located at 415 Fairview, on the second floor of the Northern Oklahoma Regional Clinics building.
The fifth annual Christmas parade is fast approaching and organizers are seeking entries.
"Anyone can be a part of this year's parade - any group, organization or individual can enter the parade," parade chairman Sharon Lawler explains. "The only requirement for entrants is that the entry must be lighted in some form or fashion and they can not have a live Santa."
Once sponsored entirely by Ponca City Main Street Authority, the last two years the parade has been co-sponsored by the City Parks and Recreation Department. And organizers are hoping that this year will the biggest and best year ever.
According to Tamara Sharp, Director of the Main Street Authority, the parade has gotten bigger every year. In 1995 there were 42 entrants and last year it expanded to 69. "The largest lighted Christmas parade we are aware of has 108 entries," Sharp says. "Our goal is to exceed that and become 'THE' lighted Christmas parade in Oklahoma."
Parade entries will be judged for colorful lights, theme and presentation. Trophies will be awarded in three categories - floats, miscellaneous and a children's category. "The children's category is new this year," Lawler says. "We added it because the parade is for the kids and we felt it would be appropriate to add a category to honor them."
All area children are encouraged to enter the parade and will be given a ribbon for doing so. "Any kind of entry is acceptable, bicycles, roller blades, walking or whatever, as long as the children themselves do the decorating or at least help in it."
The parade will be Dec. 5 and begin at 6:30 p.m. and organizers are asking for entrants to pre-register. Entry forms may be picked up at the Main Street Office at 117 North Third Street, the Parks and Recreation Office at 905 West Hartford Avenue or at the Ponca City Utility billing office at City Hall. For further information call 767-0430 or 763-8082.
"Main Street Authority and the City of Ponca City are working together to make this year's parade the best ever," Lawler said. "We need the help of the citizens. Come participate and share in the spirit of Christmas."
The new "Double Take" program held at the American Red Cross office, 425 Monument Drive, Monday, allows blood donors to be listed as a potential donors on the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry, free of charge.
"It's a great 'two-for-one' deal," says Red Cross Donor Recruitment Representative Patsy Bray. "One stick, and you could potentially be saving the lives of several people."
Normally, with every whole blood donation, three people benefit from because the blood is separated into three components: red cells, platelets, and plasma. Each component goes to a different patient with very different needs.
But now, with the "Double Take" program, you also become a potential bone marrow donor and will be listed on the National Bone Marrow Registry, she explained. Normally a bone marrow registrant is charged the processing charge for having the test made, but the test is free this Monday.
"The benefit is two-fold: the blood supply is enhanced and more potential donors are added to the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry," says Red Cross Bone Marrow Recruitment Coordinator Mary Covey.
"With the greater number of potential donors that are listed and whose HLA types are on file, the greater chances there are of finding a potential match between a donor and a patient in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant."
"It's a simple process," says Bray. "The nurses just take an extra tube of blood when the individual donates whole blood. The blood then is sent to our research laboratory in Bethesda, Md., for HLA typing. The results are then listed on the National Bone Marrow Registry."
Currently there are approximately 100 transplants performed per month. On average, searching patients have a 75 percent chance of finding a match on the NMDP Registry. Overall, survival rates are generally in the 40 to 60 percent range for diseases that would be fatal without marrow transplants.
To participate in the Double Take program, one must be at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. The age criteria differs among the two programs and while one may be 17 years old to donate whole blood, one must be at least 18 to be listed on the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry. The local Red Cross office prefers to make an appointment with donors, but will be happy to take all drop-ins. To make a reservation or for more information call the Red Cross Center at 765-6605.
The Kaw Lake Association met Nov. 18 to finalize plans for a new Kaw Lake Magazine, view Kaw Lake photograph contest entries, and discuss other items of business.
Led by president, Bill Rutz, approximately 18 members and guests were present at the covered-dish luncheon meeting at the new Kaw City Community Building.
All regular reports were discussed and approved. Some items reviewed were that new Kaw Lake maps were available, 1997 Kawfest reports and clean up of unfinished business. Old business including a continuing discussion for economical office space along Fourteenth Street in Ponca City. The group discussed the need for a place with parking for recreational vehicles, brochures and pamphlets and other information. Several possibilities were discussed and a committee was appointed to search for further possibilities.
Betty Rutz reported about Kaw Lake Magazine advertising sales and said the group had more than $19,000 in ads but needed approximately $25,000 for publishing the planned full color book. A list of potential customers who would benefit from ads in the magazine were reviewed and will be contacted in the next few weeks. The books will be used at trade and travel shows and in tourism promotions.
The photos of Kaw Lake submitted for the KLA photography contest were exhibited and a committee of three was selected to judge the photos to determine winners. First place will receive a camera from Graham Photo, second place will receive free photography classes at Northern Oklahoma College and third place will win a poster of Kaw Lake.
Finding a sponsor and chairman for the 1998 Kawfest was discussed by the group and several suggestions were made regarding the corporate sponsor. A chairman will be selected in the near future.
Kathy Tippin, KLA executive director discussed making changes in the association's banking location to Home National Bank in Ponca City. She also gave the annual accounting and audit report. Other discussions and reports by members included KLA pages on the internet, other advertising, membership dues for businesses, and the relocation of an I-35 Welcome Center to the Blackwell exit.
Molly Bivin reported on the upcoming "Oklahoma Jubilee" a live country (Branson style) music show to be held at Pawnee Saturday. She said a portion of the proceeds would be donated for Kaw Lake promotion.
Bill Powers reported about closed camping areas and restrooms for the winter at Kaw Lake and the group discussed three Eagle watches scheduled for the area in the near future.
Memberships in the Kaw Lake Association are $25 for individuals or families, $15 for seniors (over 65) and various prices for businesses. The group promotes Kaw Lake at boat and travel shows, in magazines, advertising, at Kawfest, and in other activities.
The next meeting is set for noon, Dec. 16, at Golden Corral. All interested area citizens and businesses are encouraged to attend.
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OKLAHOMA CITY - More than 100,000 children and 4,000 pregnant women will be eligible to receive health care coverage under SoonerCare beginning Dec. 1 as a result of passage of Senate Bill 639 during the 1997 Oklahoma Legislative session.
Authored by Senator Angela Monson and Representative Billy Mitchell, SB 639 provides a framework in which Oklahoma can address issues related to the growing, vulnerable uninsured population - children. This legislation is intended to use the State's Medicaid managed care programs as vehicles to expand health care coverage to Oklahoma's uninsured children and pregnant women. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is scheduled to implement the new law, effective Dec. 1.
Under the new law, children born on or after Oct. 1, 1983 and pregnant women will be eligible for SoonerCare if they have a family income at or below 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. This translates to a gross adjusted income for a family of three of around $24,600 per year. State statistical information shows the eligible population to be more than 100,000 children and nearly 4,000 pregnant women statewide.
One unique consideration of the law is that children with pre-existing conditions will not be excluded from the program. This will ensure those with the greatest need will not be denied access to health care coverage.
In an effort to increase participation in the program, a simplified application will be used. Face-to-face interviews and stringent asset tests have been eliminated.
Applications for the expanded program will be available at a wide variety of locations such as the Department of Human Services county offices, County Health Departments, WIC offices, public libraries and local school systems.
Those eligible under SB 639 will enroll in either SoonerCare Plus (the State's HMO style delivery system) or SoonerCare Choice (the State's Primary Care Case Management program). Which program the individual will be enrolled in will be determined by where they live. Information detailing where each program is offered is provided with the application. A toll-free number, 1-800-987-7767, will also be available for prospective enrollees to ask questions and/or request additional information on the individual programs.
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is committed to an aggressive outreach campaign to increase awareness of the newly available services. Therefore, the OHCA is collaborating closely with the Department of Human Services, the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the State Department of Education to develop and implement a comprehensive outreach plan.
Though the major focus of the outreach campaign targets the uninsured population, it is hoped that the messages will also reach the nearly 80,000 Oklahomans who are currently eligible for medical services who are not participating.
The success of the outreach program will rely heavily on local community involvement. Those interested in participating in the outreach program can fax their request or suggestions to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority's Public Information Office at (405) 530-3405.
For more information locally, interested citizens may call the Kay County Department of Human Services at Newkirk at 1-800-493-7982 or at 580-363-2586.
The Dec. 6 Christmas Gala at the Marland Mansion will be a "one stop shopping" holiday experience in terms of refreshments, entertainment and hors d'oeuvres, party pictures and a silent auction, according to Sherry Muchmore, Gala chairman.
Sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission the event is a Christmas event for the area and raises funds for restoration as well.
Back by popular command will be the silent auction sponsored by the Arts and Humanities group. The auction will be in the lower inner salon of the Mansion, chairmen are Carol Bouldin and Betsy Carter. Half of the proceeds also go to Marland Estate.
Admission includes dancing to two dance bands, Maya, playing in the Chapel, and The Imposters, playing in the outer salon of the Mansion.
The Madrigal Singers continue the tradition of singing in the foyer greeting all party-goers. Another entertainer returning will be Sue Lippert, who will be playing Christmas carols on the piano. Also returning for another year will be Lance Johnson on the saxophone.
The hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Applecart Catering. The $35 admission tickets will include three drink tickets given at the door, (choice of any three drinks). Additional drinks tickets may be purchased. Soft drinks and coffee will not require drink tickets. A coffee house will be set up in E.W.'s Restaurant in the Conference Center.
Dress for the evening will be formal/semi-formal, black tie optional. Party pictures will be take in the Chapel entry and Kevin Leven will be the roving photographer for the evening. Coat checks are available at both the Mansion and Conference Center entrances. A shuttle bus will run from Unity Gym beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at financial institutions, the Marland Estate Conference Center and The Ponca City News.
The Ponca City Main Street Authority is sponsoring a Christmas coloring contest. Prizes will be awarded in three categories - Preschool, First through Third grade and Fourth through Sixth Grade.
"This year entrants will be coloring an angel in conjunction with Festival of Angles," Main Street Authority Director Tamara Sharp says.
The angel entries are available at the following locations: Main Street Authority, 117 North Third Street; Betty's Boutique at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue; Ponca City Utility Authority billing office, Sixth Street and Grand Avenue; Water and Light Office at 1400 North Union Street; Master's Touch, 115 North Fourth Street; Commercial Federal, 400 East Central Avenue; Sprays Jewelry, 210 East Grand Avenue; the Park and Recreation Office at 905 West Hartford Avenue.
The colored angel entry forms must be returned no late than Dec. 12. to any one of the locations. For further information call Main Street Authority at 763-8082.
RED ROCK - Frontier Community Parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 in Red Rock. Lining up will begin in front of Frontier Feed. Once the parade begins, it will continue west to the end of Main Street.
Prizes will be given for the over-all best float, the best group float and the best individual float.
Following the parade, the children may greet Santa in the Frontier School cafeteria. Due to a conflict of scheduling, officials of the event will be unable to host the Christmas Jamboree and the Mini-Craft Mall.
More information may be obtained from Marian Shiever at Frontier School,
580-723-4582 or Jana Potter in the evenings.
DEATHS
Virginia I. Cloud, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 67.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. Craig Ortwein officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Virginia I. (Wallace) Cloud was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Campo, Colo., the daughter of Lawrence and Winnie Wallace. She grew up and graduated from school in the Campo area.
On Aug. 17, 1946, she was married to Earnest Cloud in Springfield, Colo., and the couple moved to Ponca City in 1951. Mrs. Cloud was employed as a clerk at Miller Market for 33 years, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed fishing, playing slot machines and spending time with her family.
Survivors include two sons, Delos Cloud of Maryland, and Merrill Cloud of Clifton, Colo.; two brothers, Lennis Wallace of Springfield, Colo., and Oran Ray Wallace of Denver, Colo.; four sisters, Bessie Seidl of Wichita, Kan., Dorothy Randall of Liberal, Kan., Donis Steinkrueck and Annetta Keithley, both of Springfield, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 12, 1986; her parents; one brother and one sister.
Honorary bearers will be J.E. Miller, Howard Eaton, Sonny Cook, Chris Miller, Jerry Hamilton, Bobby Hunt, and Howard Powell.
PAWHUSKA - George Washington Bowman, former Ponca City area resident, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997, at his home near Peru, Kan., following an extended illness. He was 86.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska. Burial will be in the El Cado Cemetery at Peru, Kan.
George Washington Bowman was born Sept. 17, 1911, in Beggs, the son of George and Ida (Hubbell) Bowman.
He was married to Nila J. Taylor on June 3, 1933, in Ponca City. The couple had celebrated 64 years of marriage in June. The Bowman's ranched in the Ponca City and Grainola area before moving to Peru, Kan., in 1959.
Bowman was a former member of the Kansas Cattleman's Association, Oklahoma Cattleman's Association, Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and The Farm Bureau. He had also served as a school board member.
Survivors include his wife, Nila, of the home in rural Peru, Kan.; one
son, J.B. Bowman of the rural Peru home; one brother, Carl, of Fairfax;
five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry; his parents; three
brothers, Clyde, John, and Claude; and three sisters, Alma Atchinson, Leora
Barton and Lena Faye Brock.
NEWS BRIEFS
Class of 1968 - The Ponca City High School Class of 1968 is in the process of planning its 30th reunion. A meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, at the Crown and Rose English Pub. All alums interested in helping are encouraged to attend.
Instrumental Program Meeting - The Senior High School Instrumental Music Parents Association will have an important meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the orchestra room. All parents of band and orchestra members are encouraged to attend.
Love Station Answers Questions - People who have questions or need help from a pregnancy crisis center, licensed adoption agency, or just need to talk with someone about marriage or family are invited to place a free phone call to Tim Durham of Ark City's Family Life Services on Tuesday. He will be at Christian radio station KLVV 88.7 FM from 5 to 6 p.m. These calls will not be aired and will be totally confidential. The number to call is 767-1400.
Class of '88 to Meet - The Po-Hi Class of '88 will meet Saturday, at 10 a.m. in the Conoco Clubhouse. For more information, call 405-363-3331 or 918-745-0447.
Chamber Seminar - The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce's Give Ponca The Business Committee is sponsoring a seminar for Chamber members from 8 a.m., to noon Tuesday at the Marland Estate Conference Center Chapel. Barry Blades, President Alliance Consulting Group will lead the seminar on developing higher profit margins, less waste, higher quality and life long satisfied customers.
Christmas Program Plans - Redland Parents Association of Frontier School District will be meeting Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the school, where all parents are urged to attend to help make plans for the upcoming Christmas program.
Crossword Puzzle Contest - Crossword puzzle buffs may now sign up for a Pat Jordan crossword puzzle contest to be held at Brace Books and More on Dec. 6. Entries are limited to 15 for the in-house contest to be conducted by Jordan from 3 to 5 p.m. on the 6th. No entry fee is required and winners will receive gift certificates from Brace Books and More. Jordan, a Ponca City resident, will also sign copies of books which contain his nationally published puzzles.
Break-In - A business in the 100 block of South First Street reported a break-in to police at 7:56 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - Police received a report of a non-injury accident at 1:09 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Break-In - A man in the 2900 block of North Union Street reported a break-in at 1:11 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 21-year-old man at 2:43 p.m. Friday at Elm Street and West Grand Avenue on two Kay County warrants for failure to pay.
Arrest - A 24-year-old man was arrested at 3:02 p.m. Friday on a city warrant.
Accident - Police received a report of a two vehicle accident at East South Avenue and South Eleventh Street at 3:27 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - Police responded to a parking lot accident in the 800 block of West Prospect Avenue at 3:37 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Theft - A resident in the 1700 block of Leslie Lane reported the theft of a portable CD player and CDs to police at 3:48 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 4:01 p.m. Friday police arrested a 21-year-old woman at North First Street and Highland Avenue for driving under suspension, no insurance, no child restraint, no seat belt and on a city warrant.
Arrest - A 41-year-old d man was arrested at 5:29 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Vehicle Fire - One fire unit responded to a vehicle fire in the 3300 block of North Fourteenth Street at 7:06 p.m. Friday. The fire was out upon arrival.
Accident - A minor two vehicle accident was reported at 9:41 p.m. Friday at First Street and Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 32-year-old woman was arrested at 9:49 p.m. Friday from the 400 block of East South Avenue for disturbing the peace and public intoxication.
Theft - A resident in the 1000 block of North Oak Street reported the theft of a mobile phone to police at 11:19 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 11:33 p.m. Friday police arrested a 22-year-old woman on two counts uttering forged instrument.
Break-In - A resident in the 100 block of South Elm Street reported a break-in at their home at 11:33 p.m. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 42-year-old man was arrested at 12:49 a.m. Saturday from the 1400 block of South Seventh Street for domestic assault and battery.
Arrest - Police arrested a 21-year-old man at 1:57 a.m. Saturday at West Grand Avenue and Pine Street for driving under the influence, speeding and left of center.
Arrest - At 3:51 a.m. Saturday police arrested a 22-year-old man from the 400 block of West Gary Avenue for vandalism to private auto and public intoxication.
Arrest - A 28-year-old man was arrested at Grand Avenue and Union
Street at 4:01 a.m. Saturday for driving under the influence and speeding.
LIFESTYLES
A "Come and Go" reception Sunday, 1-3 p.m., at the Ponca City Nursing Home, Room 119, will honor Mrs. Maria Gray for her 102nd birthday.
She was born Nov. 24, 1895 in Ottawa, Ill., daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Leven. She moved with her family to Blackwell and later to a farm near Newkirk. She is a 1923 graduate from the School of Nursing in Wichita, Kan.
She married Lyman O. Gray on Dec. 26, 1923, who died in 1948. The couple had five children. Mrs. Gray continued her nursing career until retirement in 1958. She then began work as a housekeeper for various priests throughout Oklahoma and Texas. Due to failing eyesight she retired from housekeeping at the age of 80. She is the oldest living parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Her children are Gertrude Yanora of Wichita, Kan., Betty Jean Darling of Mountain Home, Idaho; L. D. Gray of Vinita, Steve Gray and John Gray of Ponca City. Mrs. Gray has 76 grandchildren, including great and great-great-grandchildren.
Maye and Clyde Glasgow are celebrating both their birthdays and their 73rd wedding anniversary. Mr. Glasgow's 92nd birthday was Nov. 18 and Mrs. Glasgow will observe her 91st birthday on Nov. 25.
The couple married Nov. 24, 1924 in Gage and moved to this area in the early 1930s after losing farmland to the dustbowl and the depression.
Mr. and Mrs. Glasgow have had farms in the Blackwell-Dilworth area as well as on the Kaw City highway between Ponca City and Burbank in the area now covered by Kaw Lake. They raised cattle, hogs and thoroughbred horses which they also raced. The couple has operated several businesses in the area also. They are members of the Osage Heights Baptist Church, Pythian Lodge and Moose Lodge.
The couple has two daughters: Darla Wesbrook of treasure Island, Fla. and Carol Hamrick of Ponca City; a son-in-law, Darrel Hamrick, four grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Friends and neighbors are invited to stop by and visit or send cards to the Glasgows at their home, 3645 Glasgow Road, Ponca City, Ponca City, OK., 74604.
A silent auction will be the program for P.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild at the Nov. 24 meeting at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Members need to bring items for auctioning and a dozen cookies. Guests are welcome.
The guild met Oct. 27 with 21 members present. Margaretta Rains, co-president, presided. Judy Basham was a guest. Pam Mann announced programs for the coming meetings. December's meeting will be a covered dish dinner and Christmas party. The January program will be "Back to Basics" presented by members of the guild. Volunteer teachers are needed.
Phyllis Clark, hospitality chairman, presented door prizes to Marlene Williams, Karen Bogardi, Margaretta Rains, Nancy Bright, Peggy Krider, Rose Coffee, Cleda Oertle, Alice Wiederrich, Phyllis Clark, Mary Alice Sinton, Pam Williams, Ona Atnip, Judy Wohletz, Mary Bryant, Jean Buskirk, Barb Kegler and Esther Bersche.
The group participated in craft fairs at McCord on Oct. 25 and Kildare Nov. 22. The guild has a quilt show during the Iris Festival in May. Judy Wohletz will work on this project, but a co-chairman is needed. A plaid bear paw workshop was held Nov. 8.
Rose Coffee presented the pattern of the month. The quilt is made with a pieced star pattern providing the background for each block. Every month has a different appliqué design. The October pattern had two pumpkins. Hostesses were Cleda Oertle, Peggy Krider and Suzanne Robinson. Judy Wohletz and Jean Buskirk will be hostesses in November.
The program was a workshop making angel ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree at the Art Center. Pam Mann had prepared kits with four different designs. The ornaments will be divided after Christmas, and each person completing one will have a chance to win a group of them.
Members of the Ponca City Federated Music Club Piano Workshop met in the home of Barbara Manering for their November meeting. Marge Howard and Lois Rence assisted as co-hostesses for the Nov. 18 event.
The program featured member Ann Salmons' daughter, Kati Salmons, who used as her theme "George Gershwin, the S'Wonderful Musical Genius." Assisted by her mother, who was pianist, Miss Salmons sang several Gershwin songs including "The Man I Love." She spoke about the composer's life and works.
Other club members assisting with portions of the program as performers were Kathy Wimberley, Carolyn Hook and Elma Robson, who closed the program with "I Got Rhythm: which the group sang in closing.
The Christmas Piano Workshop meeting will be held in the home of Kay Anthony, 1 Rockview Road, on Dec. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Kay Smith will serve as co-hostess and members will present a favorite Christmas selection for the program.
Cathy Keating, wife of the Governor of Oklahoma, presented a program entitled "Our Governors' Mansions" when members of Twentieth Century Club and their guests met Nov. 14 at the Ponca City Country Club.
Mrs. Keating supervised a major, privately-funded restoration of the historic Governor's Mansion in Oklahoma City shortly after Governor Keating's inauguration. As a result of that effort, she worked with Harry N. Abrams of New York to develop and publish "Our Governors' Mansion", a photo and text tour of the executive residence of the state.
The book was published in 1997 with proceeds dedicated to Friends of the Mansion, Inc. In addition, she has been appointed to the National Trust for Historic Preservation Board of Advisors. In her program, Mrs. Keating discussed not only the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion, but those of other states as well.
Greeters were Mrs. Jack Bowker, Mrs. Graydon Brown, Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mrs. Bill Bridwell, Mrs. James Buttram and Mrs. Charles Casey.
Jeff and Toni Denzer are announcing the birth of a son on Nov. 14, 1997. The baby has been named Keaton Stone Denzer.
Grandparents are Walter and Mary Denzer and Tony and Sandra Gassaway of Lubbock, Texas.
Panhellenic Christmas House Tour, 2-5 p.m., Dec. 7. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or at local businesses. Featured this year will be homes of Mr. and Mrs. John Spore, 805 Monument, Santa's Forest; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Harpster, 737 North Fourteenth, Victorian Rabbit; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bracken, 3124 Cadet, M & M Family Florist; Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Greenwood, 8 Sherman Lane, Hobby Lobby.
Caitlin's Cousins, a popular line of colorful, handcrafted angel pins, jewelry and other works of art made of polymer clay are at Angel Central Gift Shop again this year.
The playful, brightly colored angels are available in more than 130 different designs by the Caitlin Robb Foundation, a nonprofit corporation.
Proceeds from the sale of the Caitlin's Cousins line benefit several children's cancer charities including the University of Arizona Steele Memorial Children's research Center, ASU Cancer Research Institute, and the Phoenix Children's Hospital Cancer Center.
Established in the spring of 1995 by Jennifer Robb and Mary Glover, the angels were inspired by the brief life of Jennifer's two-year-old daughter, Caitlin.
"Caitlin loved balloons, bubbles, and rabbits - and will be remembered for the sunflower she wore on her hat, as well as the smile she wore on her face. When you wear this jewelry you will carry a bit of her spirit with you." says Jennifer.
Mary Glover, a self-taught artist designs and produces the angels and other works of art for Caitlin's Cousins in Tempe, Ariz.
The Angel Central Gift Shop is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 413 North Fourteenth Street. Thousands of other angels and handcrafted gift items are available in the shop, as well as maps of the Angel Festival lighted tours and items for Christmas lighting displays.
The engagement of Nga Thanh Ly and Jamie Charles Wells is being announced by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bien Ly and Mickey Wells of Ponca City. Wells is also the son of the late Chuck Wells.
Grandparents of Miss Ly are Mrs. Que Truong and Mr. and Mrs. Thuan (Loan) Ly, all of Vietnam and the late Thoi Throng. Grandparents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Carson and Carolyn Wells, all of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Charles Wells of Jefferson City, Mo. Great-grandmother is Leah Wells of Salem, Mo.
Miss Ly is a 1993 graduate of Ponca City High School and is attending the University of Oklahoma as a microbiology major. Wells, a 1991 Po-Hi graduate, is also attending OU. He is majoring in Management Information Systems (MIS). They plan to graduate in May and marry in the fall. A traditional Vietnamese engagement party took place on Oct. 11 in honor of the couple.
Amanda Jo Dotson and Jeffrey Blake Orr are extending an open invitation to friends and family to attend their wedding at 2 p.m. Dec. 27 at Longwood Baptist Church and the reception following.
Parents of the bride-to-be are Mike Dotson of Versailles, Ky. and Mrs. Teresa Dotson of Ponca City. The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Orr of Ponca City.
Miss Dotson is a 1997 graduate of Ponca City High School and is the manager for Subway. Orr, a 1995 Po-Hi graduate, is a junior student at Oklahoma State University where he is majoring in Animal Science.
A Jan. 3 wedding at Woodlawn Acres Baptist Church in Tulsa is being planned by Janna Jo Ryel and Mark Ashley Horton. Announcement of their engagement has been made by her parents, Ron and Donna Ryel of Tulsa, former residents of Ponca City. Horton is the son of Gary and Kathryn Horton, 818 Monument Road.
The bride-elect is a 1991 graduate of Edmond High School and received a degree in special education from Oklahoma State University in 1996. A member of Kappa Delta sorority she is teaching special education classes at Jane Addams Elementary School in Tulsa.
The prospective bridegroom graduated from Ponca City High School in 1992 and is a 1997 graduate of OSU with a degree in Civil engineering. Affiliated with Delta Tau Delta fraternity he is employed with HDR Engineering in Dallas, Texas.
Karen Overman was the hostess when the Kildare FCE group met Nov. 19 with Helen Janda, president, presiding at the business session. The hostess read the devotions from Psalm 91 and Ms. Janda led the singing of "Come Ye Thankful People Come." Eight members answered roll call by giving their Thanksgiving plans.
Congratulation cards were received by the club in honor of the 50th anniversary. Attending the reception were several former members and charter member Marcille Gosting. Mary Buesing and Marie Ewy received gifts for being 50-year members.
Serving cake during the October County Association meeting were Moni Neville, Margaret Hoepfinger, Marie Ewy, Helen Janda, Melba Irwin and Karen Overman.
During FCE week Kildare members furnished dessert for the Kildare Farmers Coop meeting. The Kildare club received recognition for furnishing 10 gate signs given away at the 4-H Achievement banquet. Kildare FCE members also donated pies to the Kildare Volunteer Fire Department for the cornbread and bean supper.
Melba Irwin was appointed treasurer for 1998. The group will decorate and fill Christmas boxes for elderly shut-ins in the area. Brenda Schneeberger will host the Dec. 10 Christmas luncheon. A menu for the event was planned and the FCE treasury will pay for the turkey. Each member is asked to bring a wrapped gift for exchange. Ms. Schneeberger will purchase two Angel gifts to be given away in Ponca City.
Delta Lambda Delta Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega met Tuesday evening in the home of Fran Mathews for the annual Bazaar/Auction. Co-hostesses for the evening were Terry Muchmore and Tammie Barham.
The business meeting was conducted by Julie Lawrence, president. She read correspondence from Jean Harris, Director of Province Alumnae Chairmen, and a letter from Joe Isom of isomdesign of Leawood, Kan. concerning crystal Alpha Chi Omega Christmas ornaments. Pauletta Beaty, vice president for the chapter, suggested to members that they attend the Civic Orchestra and Children's Chorus Christmas Concert on Dec. 2. Interested members are to contact her. Panhellenic Representative Sandy Hudack reported on the recent Panhellenic meeting and on the Christmas House Tour to be held Dec. 7. She has tickets available for $5 or tickets may be purchased at the door of the homes on the tour.
The meeting ended with the Bazaar/Auction conducted by auctioneers Julie Lawrence and Sandy Hudack. Items to be auctioned were displayed on round tables covered with red cloths. Members brought food items, decorations, "mystery" gifts and numerous other items for the auction. Proceeds will be used to support the National Altruism of Alpha Chi Omega, Domestic Violence program, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, Collegiate Chapters and various altruisms. The next meeting will be the luncheon to honor active members in January.
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows:
Monday, Nov. 24: Pepper steak with rice; buttered carrots; cooked cabbage; muffin with butter; peanut butter cake or cookie.
Tuesday, Nov. 25: Hot turkey sandwich; mashed potatoes with gravy; tomato relish; sliced peaches.
Wednesday, Nov. 26: Barbecue chicken; french fries with catsup; buttered broccoli; whole wheat roll with butter; frosted cherry dessert.
Thursday and Friday: Holiday
The engagement and approaching marriage of Sarah Elizabeth Skaggs and Peter Darby Franz has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby L. Skaggs of Owasso. Franz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fluegel of Bartlesville. The pair plans a 7 p.m. ceremony Dec. 20 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Owasso.
Grandparents of the affianced couple are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Skaggs of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kilpatrick of Tahlequah and Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of Dewey.
Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on Nov. 11 in the home of Leora Simmons. Barbara Feil, president, distributed the new Beta Sigma Phi cookbooks.
Members were reminded to call the chapter president or meeting hostess when they would not be able to attend an event. Social chairman Cindy Russell announced the overnight at Camp McFadden was postponed due to cold weather. It will be rescheduled for the spring.
Food items were collected for the chapter-sponsored needy family Thanksgiving basket. It was decided to give a $50 gift certificate for a ham and other food items. Members were reminded about the Preferential Tea to be held on Nov.17.
Everyone was encouraged to put the Branson "Getaway Weekend" trip on their calendars for next year by Leora Simmons and Barbara Feil who recently returned from this years trip.
The program was given by Leora Simmons with a video on "Castles on the Prairie" which included a segment on the Marland Mansion. The next meeting will be Nov. 25 at Carole Johnson's house.
The children of Gwen Chamberlin are hosting an 80th birthday party (come and go) in her honor on Nov. 30 at the Ponca City Cultural Center, Tenth and Grand Avenue, from 2-4 p.m. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend and no gifts are requested.
Hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Glenda June) Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. (Virginia Lee) Lessert, Mr. and Mrs. Mickey (Nancy Ann) Stavinsky and Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick (Sharon) Chamberlin, all of Ponca City, and Mr. and Mrs. David H. (Teresa Arlene) Lewis of Lewisville, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. James Anthony (Maureen) Chamberlin of Plant City, FL, will not be able to attend. Mrs. Chamberlin has 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Gwendolyn Reola Webb was born Dec. 3, 1917, in Leedey, the first child of Mary Olivia Susan Sarah (Smith) and Jack Demarquis Webb. She graduated as valedictorian at Leedey High School in 1935 and worked her way through college (two years at Cameron Junior College in Lawton and two years at Southwestern College in Weatherford) and helped her younger sister, Catharine, through college as well. She obtained her teaching degree, majoring in English, in 1939 and accepted a position in a one-room country schoolhouse near Leedey, where she taught one year.
While attending college she met Myron L. Chamberlin who was at college on a full wrestling scholarship. They were married on July 28, 1939 in Hammon. Mr. Chamberlin died in 1973 and the couple's eldest child, Joseph Edward, died in 1992.
After her husband's death, Gwen moved to her present address, 1804 Potomac Drive, and became "Grandma Babysitter" for several local children. Many of the children she babysat now have children of their own. She is a longtime member of the Grand Avenue Church of Christ and has been part of the "Encouragers" and, until recently, assisted with the Clothing Room at the church at Hartford Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Martin Sr., 124 Elmwood Avenue, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Hawaii and a cruise to the islands of Kauai, Maui, Hawaii and Oahu aboard the American Hawaiian Cruise Liner "S. S. Independence." While on board the Martins renewed their marriage vows with Capt. Mark Zarynoff, Master officiating the ceremony.
On Sept. 14, 1947 Mary Elizabeth Gordon and William L. Martin were married in St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Beaumont, Texas with the Rev. George F. Cameron, rector, officiating. The couple made their first home in Austin, Texas where Mr. Martin earned a bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas.
In 1949 they moved to Bartlesville where he was employed by the U. S. Bureau of Mines until 1951 when they returned to Austin, Texas. Mr. Martin earned a master's degree in Chemical Engineering and was employed by The Defense Research Laboratory. In 1953 he began employment with Conoco in the Production Research Department where he remained until retirement in 1985. He has served as a Deacon and Elder in the Presbyterian Church and is a long-time member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. The Martins are presently members of St. Paul's Methodist Church.
Prior to marriage Mrs. Martin received a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry from the University of Texas and was employed by Humble Oil and Refining in Baytown, Texas. Following marriage she became a homemaker and after the birth of three children she began teaching various Sunday School classes at the Presbyterian Church where she taught for 32 years. She also served in various capacities for PTA, AAUW, Music Club, DAR, Twentieth Century and Red Rose Garden Club. Mrs. Martin taught cello and formed the Ponca City Music Club String group. In 1980 this group became the nucleus for the Ponca City Civic Orchestra which she and her daughter, Mary Lindsay, founded. Mrs. Martin also taught strings and orchestra in the Ponca City Elementary and Junior High Schools for eight years.
Prior to their cruise the Martins attended a celebration in Colorado with their daughters and families including Georgia Anne and Richard Bost, Michelle and Marty; Mary Beth and James Lindsay Jr., Jimmy and Sharon. The couple's son and family, Reme and William L. Martin Jr., Lawrence, Abigail, Beth and Clory were unable to attend.
Lorenzo Teon Lockett and Tiffiney Nguyen Jones were united in marriage in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony Nov. 3, 1997 at the Monterey Stone Chapel in California.
The bride is the daughter of Charles and Nguyen Jones of Salinas, Calif. and the bridegroom is the son of Lorenza and Fay Lockett of Manhattan, Kan., former residents of Ponca City. Mrs. Florence Pollard of Ponca City is the bridegroom's grandmother.
The bride has an associate's degree in business and is the retail manager for Contempo Casuals in California. The bridegroom also holds an associate's degree in business. He is an Airman First Class serving with the United States Air Force.
The couple will reside for three years in Spangdahlem, Germany where the bridegroom is stationed.
Ponca City Chapter 432 of the American Association of Retired Persons met Nov. 4 at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center. F. G. Williams, vice president, presided at the meeting and a list of chapter members participating in Make-A-Difference Day was read. AARP members joined with other volunteers for National Fire Prevention Week and Friendship Feast.
Announcement was made that the group's Christmas party would be Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Members also learned that Williams would be participating in the Area Community Action Council discussion in Stillwater.
Speaker for the November meeting was Max Hill, secretary for the Kay County Clowns. He discussed various aspects of Masonry and focused on the Shrine Hospitals for Children. Kay County Clown members Rick Shields and Max Hill have volunteered their time to drive patients and their parents to the hospital located in Shreveport, La.
The AARP chapter has Salvation Army hours designated as 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 10. The schedule for the project will be finalized at a later date.
Pioneer Sams, local chapter of Good Sam National camping club, has had a busy year with chapter campouts and attendance at Samborees. The Samborees are rallies in which six states: Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana get together
Visiting with other state members, games, shopping and sightseeing are just some of the things members do.
Nick Sharp, president, has been assisted by Paul Backhaus of Newkirk, Wagon Master, who has planned campouts and one day trips.
The club has adopted an area of highway to keep clean, and also contributes to "Dogs for the Deaf" program. Two couples from the local group have been asked to join the state staff. They are Junior and Deloris Gilliand and Richard and Glenda Rhynard, all of Ponca City.
The club members held an election of 1998 officers Nov. 18 at a meeting in the Rhynard home. Wanda Garton of Ponca City was elected president and will take office in January. The next meeting will be held in the home of Junior and Deloris Gilliand and will be a Christmas party.
The club meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Western Sizzlin' at 6 p.m. For those who would like more information about the Pioneer Sams call Wanda Garton, 762-4632 or Nick Sharp, 765-7265.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Paige, longtime Ponca City residents, now living in McAllen, Texas, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24.
Jack Paige and the former Grace Peterson were married at the Methodist Church in Jefferson on Nov. 24, 1947. Mr. Paige is a graduate of the Hays, Kan. high school and attended fort Hays State College. During World War II he served with the U. S. Army Signal Corps stationed in the south Pacific. He is the son of the late Jack and Laura Paige. Mrs. Paige, the daughter of the late Amel and Ella Peterson, is a graduate of Leoti, Kan. high school and Christ Hospital School of Nursing.
The couple made their first home in Hays and later lived in Guymon and Beaver and Liberal, Kan. while he was drilling gas wells. Before his retirement in 1986 Mr. Paige was employed 32 years at Smith International. Mrs. Paige was director of Nursing at the Ponca City Nursing Home for 25 years before retirement in 1990. The Paiges are members of the First Lutheran Church and their hobbies are traveling and fishing.
The Paiges celebrated their anniversary this past summer so all of their children could be present. The family met at Lilly's Landing Resort in Branson, Mo. A party in their honor was held at Roark's Lounge in Branson with special entertainment by Sonny Weaver, a band member of the "Sons of the Pioneers."
Attending the celebration were their children, spouses and grandchildren: Fred and Carolyn Lechtenberg and son, Ryan, and daughter Dena Martinez of Branson; Dan and Kathi Paige, Adam and Kaitlynn of Festus, Mo.; Mike and Lisa Paige and Alyssa of Centerville, Ohio; Bruce Paige and daughter, Natalie, of Tulsa.
Also attending were Mrs. Paige's sister and brother-in-law, Leta and Karl Sherer of Waco, Texas; Sue and Gene Alexander of Rayville, Mo. and Henry and Mary Spears of Ponca City.
The local Royal Neighbors of America hosted the District II Convention here Oct. 25. Members attended from Tulsa, Thomas, Kingfisher, Kansas City, Mo., Edmond, Stillwater, Glencoe and Ponca City.
During the event six new members were initiated, with Vesta McCready leading the ceremony. Coffee and raisin cake were served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by District Oracle Marietta Nelson. Guests were given the Grand honor and Sally Emery, Field Representative, gave the welcoming address with Vesta McCready, Director, responding.
It was noted that Joe Lynn of Tulsa, nine months old, was the youngest guest present among the 25 persons attending.
Dora McGee was presented with a memorial and luncheon was served by the Ponca City Camp.
Gifts were presented to each one attending with special gifts, the Pioneer woman statuette, given to Vesta McCready and LaNell Switzer. The musician, who also presented a puppet show, was also presented with a gift.
The Singles Network is a social and support organization for single adults who are divorced, widowed or never married. A monthly calendar is mailed to all members and dues are $10 per year. Members wish to emphasize that the group is not a dating service.
Interested persons may call Betty, 762-9776, or Dorothy, 765-1403, for more information.
Plans this week include:
Sunday, Nov. 23 and Nov. 30: 6:30 p.m., Discussion group meets at First Presbyterian Church. Snacks afterward.
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 6 p.m. meet at Blue Moon for dinner.
Saturday, Nov. 29: 8:30 a.m., Breakfast Buffet, Union Street Cafe, 1904 North Union.
The Nov. 12 meeting of the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club at the Cann Garden Home was called to order by Helen Widner. Roll call was answered by members telling their favorite fall activity. Each club member brought an ingredient for "Stone Soup."
The program "Aromatherapy and Your Healthy Skin" was presented by Gael Hancock. Each member made bath salts with combinations of sea salt, lavender, lemon, rosemary and other oils.
The Dec. 12 meeting will begin at 11 a.m. at the Cann Garden Home with Maureen Danielson as hostess, assisted by Karen Bogadi. The program will be an Herbal Christmas gift exchange with members telling how the gifts were made and exchanging recipes.
Mayor Marilyn Andrews has proclaimed Nov. 23, 1997 through Nov. 29, 1997 as Christian Heritage Week in Ponca City.
The first statewide "Christian Heritage Week" proclamation was issued in 1991 by Gov. Bruce King of New Mexico at the request of the Albuquerque, NM chapter of Citizens for Excellence in Education. In 1992 the Plymouth Rock Foundation and Christian Heritage Center began the nationwide promotion of an annual national "America's Christian Heritage Week" which was introduced in the U.S. Congress on Aug. 11, 1992 by U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-WV).
Purpose of this week, according to Jan Innis, Christian Women of America local president, is to honor God, provide an opportunity to be united as "One Nation under God", to better understand that the source of our liberties and rights in God, not government (Governments are to secure our God-given rights).
Also understood in the purpose of this week, it is to refute false teachings about America's Christian heritage, Innis pointed out, and to prove today's "Separation of church and state" is not the intent of America's founding documents nor intended by the founding fathers. Also to motivate Christians to seek public office and to be "salt/light" in their communities, for the glory of God. Also to hope and pray that skeptics will have a change of heart, and to get America back to God.
Innis pointed out that Noah Webster is referred to by educators as "the schoolmaster to the Republic". At the time of the Second Constitutional Convention, Webster was teaching in the city of Philadelphia, host of the Convention. At the request of several delegates including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison and Edmund Randolph, Webster prepared an essay in support of the completed document, "Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution", Webster also wrote the first American dictionary and several academic texts. In his "History of the United States" he wrote:
"Republican government loses half of its values, where the moral and social duties are imperfectly understood, or negligently practiced. To exterminate our popular vices is a work of far more importance to the character and happiness of our citizens, than any other improvements in our system of education. Almost all the civil liberty now enjoyed in the world owes its origin to the principles of the Christian Religion."
All Ponca Citians, along with the rest of Americans, are encourage to investigate our Christian heritage and actively participate in "Christian Heritage Week," Innis said.
Members of TOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Donna McCoy presiding at the business session. Delpha Clemens gave the devotional entitled "If You Want To Be Happy." Edith Smith led the TOPS Pledge and Ruth Garroutte led the KOPS Kreed.
Delpha Clemens called the roll and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser was Robinell Oldham and Donna McCoy won the "Ha-Ha" pot.
An open discussion was the program for the evening. Announcement was made that the TOPS golden anniversary would be Jan. 21, 1998.
Brief programs are presented each week with weigh-in time being 6:15-6:55 p.m. and meetings begin at 7 p.m. on Mondays. For more information contact Delpha Clemens, 762-2844, or Betty Flower, 765-5448.
The 90th birthday of the state of Oklahoma, Nov. 16, 1997, was celebrated at the Cultural Center by members of The Friends of The Cultural Center Museum Foundation, Inc. and other interested persons. Troop 5 Boy Scouts from St. Mary's School each held up one of the 14 Flags that have flown over the State and explained its meaning.
As the last flag, the current flag designed by Louise Fluke was held up, the attending group gave the State Pledge of Oklahoma which was passed by the State Legislature in 1982. "I salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people." This was followed by Yona Wade singing the "Oklahoma Medley" which segued into the State song of Oklahoma, whereupon the audience joined the vocalist in tribute to the birthday of the State. Yona is a Junior in Tonkawa High school and is a student of Leslie Rardin.
The Boy Scout troop then took the flags and raised them on the poles at the end of the patio. The group then joined in singing the birthday song to the "State of Oklahoma," while Mayor Marilyn Andrews cut the birthday cake and Rosalie S. Bolene ( Who's Who in America) poured the beverage. The serving table was centered by a sheaf of wheat which was tied with a blue ribbon and enhanced by blue prairie flowers. Also there was a small U.S. flag and an Oklahoma flag with an Indian doll representing the Indian Territory and symbolizing the wedding of Oklahoma territory and Indian Territory on Nov. 16, 1907.
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By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
TONKAWA - The NOC Mavericks had a satisfying homecoming Saturday afternoon as they ripped the Carl Albert State Vikings, 84-72, to keep their undefeated status intact.
The Mavs led 41-32 at halftime, and outscored the Vikings 43-40 in the second half to hand Carl Albert their second loss of the season. The Vikings were never any closer than nine points away.
At 8-0, the Mavericks are off to one of the best starts in school history and stand alone atop the Region Two standings. That, says head coach Mick Weiberg, is attributable to one thing: the team plays like a team.
Despite not having the services of lead scorer and rebounder Marlon Towns (family business), the Mavericks were still able to fill in the gap and take care of business. Deshawn Denson, who had been averaging 12 points a game, had an amazing 28 points Saturday to lead all scorers. Joe Patmon also continued an impressive streak of performances, scoring 13 and grabbing 10 rebounds. Kyle Dean also had 13, followed by Chris Beech, Josh Regnier, and Todd Seibert, who all added six. Zach Cazzelle and Jared Weiberg both had four.
As a team, the Mavericks had 30 total rebounds and shot above 50 percent from the field. However, they did give up 17 turnovers and allowed David Wall, the Vikings 3-point wizard, too many open shots.
"Mental things," says Weiberg, "we gave up a lot of goofy turnovers. The way we're playing right now, we should be down below 10, every game."
Still, Weiberg can overlook the bits and pieces, overwhelmed as he is by the Mavs' sense of team unity.
"They have great chemistry. They don't care who's getting the points, they try to make each other look good. You don't have that on too many teams. It's a tribute to character, really."
Though the Mavs are undefeated, they're about to enter a grueling road trip to take on three teams - two nationally ranked - at the Neosho County Classic in Kansas, Nov. 27-29. According to Weiberg, it will be the Mavs' biggest test thus far.
National Juco rankings are also due out shortly after Christmas. Expect the NOC Mavericks to be there.
The Ponca City Wildcat swim team held their second duel meet of the year Wednesday, taking on Edmond Memorial Bulldogs at the YMCA community pool. The boys were out-touched by the Bulldogs 89-84, while the girls fell resoundingly, 117-35.
For the boys, Rory Peterson again showed why he's one of the best swimmers in the state, winning both the 50 and 100 freestyle events with state qualifying times of 26.26 and 56.59, respectively. Greg Dunham was also a double winner, first in the 100 fly (1:10.84) and then in the 100 breast (1:18.74).
Ben Dickey had another excellent outing in the 100 back, bringing home another first place for the Cats at a time of 1:12.96. First year swimmer Ryan Ives posted his best time in the 50 free, placing fourth at 29.37. DJ Nuzum also had strong swims in the 200 IM (2nd) and 100 breast (3rd), coming in at 2:35.73 and 1:23.74, respectively.
For the girls, transfer student Jessica Leung again proved herself a valuable addition to the swim team, posting a second place in the 500 free at a state qualifying time of 6:37.80, and a third place in the 200 free at 2:32.59. Sunita Chahar got a best time in the 100 breast, placing 3rd at 1:27.87
According to head coach Dave Strah, there wasn't much to celebrate on the girls' side of the team. After the 200 Medley relay team of Shannon Mersman, Chahar, Megan Tomek and Leung won first, the Lady Cats seemed to fizzle. Which is a good thing in the water, says Strah - if you're Alka-Seltzer.
"They're losing the races before they even dive into the water. They're psyching themselves out. These girls have to learn to go out and compete without all the mental games."
On the other hand, Strah was pleased with the boys' effort in spite of their short-handed team. The Cats were without two of their better swimmers
"Ryan's really improving. He'll have a chance to qualify for state this year. And Ben's still performing well. But all the guys got in there and competed. They had a great meet."
Strah also recognized two athletes who are part of one of the unheralded sports in Ponca City - diving. Eric Chambray placed second in the event, one point behind the Memorial diver, but got one of his two state qualifying point totals with 201.4. Michael Stuemky, a first year diver is also showing promise, placing fifth at 135.95 points.
Tonkawa running back Scott Klufa rounds the corner to the end zone in the first quarter of Friday's matchup against defending Class A state champion Washington. The heavily favored Warriors' hopes for a repeat were squashed by the Buccaneers' outstanding defensive effort. Story on page 4B. (Photo by Scott Howard)
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Reporter
They say you should warm up before a game. The Tonkawa Buccaneers did - for 11 weeks, actually - before challenging and dethroning defending state champion Washington, 12-10, Friday night to muscle their way into the third round of the Class A playoffs.
After making mincemeat of their own division - outscoring opponents by an average of 43 points and posting six shut-outs - the Buccaneers finally got what they wanted: a game that was more than exercise.
A fumble recovery by Shane Randall in the fourth quarter, followed by a lapse in the Warriors' coverage that gave running back Scott Klufa the biggest TD reception of his young life put the Bucs ahead with seven minutes left. Randall's extra point attempt was no good, however, and after an exchange of possessions, the Warriors began a drive from their own 39 with 1:13 and no time outs remaining.
After two incomplete passes, Washington quarterback Jace Brewer (4-17 for 90 yards) hooked up with 6-0, 200 pound tail back Jason Kilmer who rumbled 26 yards into Buc territory. Another completion to Jeff Scott for 11 yards put the Warriors on the 26, and Brewer grounded the ball with :07 seconds remaining.
As the citizenry of Tonkawa (most of them in the stands) held its collective breath, Brewer's 43 yard-field goal attempt to win the game fell short, and fans flooded onto the field.
"This is emotional, I'm elated," said head coach Steve Love, surrounded by revelers, "It's great for the Tonkawa program. This is our biggest win, when you defeat the defending state champions. We showed we can play with anyone in the state."
But what kind of masochist would want to? The Bucs' defense was merciless with Kilmer, allowing the Warriors' touchdown hog (46 this season) less than 20 yards in the first half. Though he finished with 127 yards, Kilmer never scored. The Warriors also had all of one first down until the second half.
"The defense took over," said Love, "we didn't have any special plans with Kilmer. We just wanted to play our game, and we stopped him."
The Buccaneers definitely came out to hit. After driving to mid-field on their first possession, the defense clobbered the Warriors on three plays and forced the punt. The Bucs took over on their own 45. Three gains by Klufa and a ten yard Chris Bilyeu (7-of-13, 113 yards) to Randall completion got the Bucs into scoring position. After a face mask penalty against the Warriors to negate a huge sack, Klufa took the ball around the right side from 12 yards out for the Bucs' first score. Klufa's two-point run attempt was no good, but Tonkawa went on the board early, 6-0.
It was the only scoring anyone would do in the half, however. The Warriors recovered a fumble early in the second quarter on the Tonkawa 29, but three plays later a wall of Buccaneer linesmen, led by senior Zac Swords, stood Kilmer up on fourth and one.
On the Warriors' next possession, the Buc defenders again came through, denying Brewer's quarterback sneak on third down and an inch. Two illegal motion penalties on fourth down then moved Washington back ten yards, forcing the Warriors to punt.
With 15 seconds left in the half, the Warriors took two shots at the end zone. The first slipped through the fingers of junior Jarrod Wells. The second was into the hands of Scott, but a heads-up play by Klufa knocked it away.
It was the first time in two years the Warriors had been shut out in the opening half.
But the Warriors weren't about to be blown out. Kilmer came out like a wild bull in the third quarter, going down on most plays with half the Tonkawa line on his back.
It was all Brewer on the Warriors' lone touchdown, however. After intercepting a Bilyeu pass deep in Tonkawa territory, the 6-0, 170 pound senior slid into the end zone from 10 yards out then kicked the point-after to put the Warriors on top 7-6, with 5:49 left in the third.
The Warrior defense then stuffed the Bucs, and behind Kilmer's rampage-like running, the offense again maneuvered to the Tonkawa five.
But an illegal procedure call on third and goal moved the Warriors back to the ten. Randall then came up with a huge play, sacking Brewer for a seven yard loss. The Warriors would have to content themselves with a 35 yard field goal, but went on top by four, 10-6.
Into the fourth quarter, with their ground attack faltering, the Buccaneers went to the air. First, Randall fell on a loose ball to give the Bucs possession on the Warriors 32. Bilyeu then hit Randall for ten yards to the 20, and two plays later, it was Klufa, alone on the left side, with the play of the game to put Tonkawa up by two. Randall's kick was wide right, and the specter of losing on a field goal loomed.
It was not to be, though, and Tonkawa now moves into the third round bracket with the winner of tonight's match up between number two ranked Wyandotte and Quinton.
Tonkawa 12, Washington 10
Tonkawa - 6 0 0 6 - 36
Washington - 0 0 10 0 - 0
Scoring
Tonkawa - Klufa 11 run (run failed)
Washington - Brewer 10 run (Brewer kick)
Washington - Brewer 34 field goal
Tonkawa - Klufa 19 pass from Bilyeu (kick failed)
Statistics
Tonk. Wash.
First Downs 11 11
Rushes-yards 41-95 40-125
Passing yards 113 90
Comp-attempts 7-13-1 4-17-0
Fumbles-lost 3-1 4-1
Penalties-yards 4-40 7-50
Punts-ave. 7-35.6 6-41.3
The Newkirk Tigers' Class A playoff run came to an abrupt halt Friday night, as the number one ranked Luther Lions racked up 316 yards rushing - including 213 by junior running phenomenon Larry Dupree - en route to a decisive 34-6 victory.
"They really out manned us up front," said Newkirk head coach Sonny Schovanec, "they ran the ball right at us. They didn't do anything fancy, they just had too much size and strength."
Schovanec also noted that Luther controlled the ball with lengthy drives, gave up just one fumble and had no interceptions. As opposed to Newkirk's first round win in which they recovered three fumbles to set up scores, Friday's game was one of keep-away for the Lions.
Luther's first scoring drive was one of eight plays which covered 55 yards, their next was good for 12 plays and 55 yards, while their third went 53 yards in eight plays.
Newkirk's only score came in the fourth quarter. From the Lions' 40, quarterback Jay Dobson hooked up with wide receiver Chad Dimmick, who then flipped the ball to running back Sam Free who went in for the score.
The Tigers finish their season 8-4, with a home playoff win - their first in 11 years - under their belts.
"There are a lot of positive things that came out of this season," said Schovanec, "and this game gives us something to build on. We've got a lot of kids coming back next year, too."
Newkirk 6, Luther 34
Newkirk - 0 0 0 6 - 6
Luther - 6 16 0 12 - 34
Scoring
Luther - Parker 9 run (kick blocked)
Luther - Ballard 18 pass from Hasty (Dupree run)
Luther - Dupree 8 run (Hasty run)
Newkirk - Free 40 pass from Dimmick (run failed)
Luther - Dupree 2 run (kick blocked)
Luther - Hines 10 run (pass failed)
Statistics
Newk. Luth.
First Downs 4 18
Rushes-yards 21-33 59-321
Passing yards 43 45
Comp-attempts 5-14-0 5-12-0
Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-1
Penalties-yards 4-55 6-65
Punts-ave. 6-23.5 0-0