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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, November 13, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALContinental Carbon Says Plant’s Pollution Abated Continental Carbon Says Plant’s Pollution AbatedContinental Carbon today deflected criticism from two-year-old data that said the company was a major contributor to air pollution in Kay County. Todd Miller, Continental Carbon Company corporate director of Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs, responding to a report released by the Environmental Defense Fund, said “Continental Carbon Company and the chemical industry do not accept as accurate the Environmental Defense Fund’s interpretation and classification of the data.” The EDF release said that Continental Carbon had the highest emissions of reproductive toxicants to air in Kay County in 1996. In the release the EDF promoted use of its internet world wide web scorecard site. Miller said, “Continental Carbon Company has operated in Kay County since 1954 and has been in compliance with environmental regulations. Since February 1997, however, the plant has installed in excess of $8 million in additional pollution abatement equipment. This equipment, which exceeds all governmental Maximum Achievable Control Technology standards and environmental requirements has resulted in the emissions reported in the 1996 data being reduced by 98 percent “Continental Carbon Company is a proud member of the community and has voluntarily installed the additional pollution abatement equipment to allow continued growth of the plant while significantly reducing emission to the region.” The EDF report also said that Kay County ranked in the top 20 percent of counties in the United States in terms of air releases of recognized reproductive toxicants, and carbon disulfide was the major toxic chemical involved, according to the United States government data analyzed on the EDF’s web site. Quick Response Ends Threat As Fire Damages RestaurantBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer An early morning grease fire at the Hunan Garden Restaurant, 2101 North Fourteenth Street, sent flames shooting high into the sky and heavy gray smoke which could be seen 1.5 miles away. According to acting Fire Chief Dale Hicks, preliminary reports indicate that the fire started in the kitchen with a grease fire and quickly spread into the attic. The kitchen of the restaurant sustained “very heavy” fire and smoke damage. The dining room sustained only smoke damage as did adjoining businesses. Shortly after fire units arrived the fire was under control. The Conoco Fire Department and its Quint ladder fire truck were called to the scene to help in the efforts. “Conoco was called in because we knew their Quint truck would be the quickest and most feasible way to the fight if it spread into the roof,” Hicks said. “Fortunately the fire was contained.” Hicks expressed his appreciation to Conoco. “As usual they were Johnny-on-the-spot with their men and equipment.” Although all units responded to the call, Hicks says it was the quick response of the first unit on the scene that kept the fire from becoming a real disaster. “We are all very grateful for the first units in. They did a really fabulous job of knocking the fire down, and they did it quick,” he said. “Had they not, we would’ve lost control of the fire.” West U.S. 60 Entrance Target of Beautification EffortBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer A project that has had a lot of players over the years but not really a quarterback has finally come to fruition — the beautification of entrances into Ponca City. This has been discussed for years but never got much further than talk. Economic Development Advisory Board chairman Linda Brown decided to pass the ball to Karen Furman, chairman of the Marketing Committee. Furman and her group fielded a government-private sector team that has scored a win with the U.S. 60 Highway west entrance. Furman, area Oklahoma Natural Gas manager, is no rookie to getting jobs done, having worked with other economic development organizations and being named El Reno’s Outstanding Citizen in 1997 before being transferred here in January 1998. First she tackled the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and came back with a highway beautification grant of $5,180. For the rest of the project she got donations in kind from the City of Ponca City, Evans and Associates Construction, Conoco, Oklahoma Natural Gas and the Kay County Commission. The game plan calls for a landscape program second to none that all Ponca Citians will be proud to view. The 700-feet median west of Waverly on U.S. 60 is to be a beautiful scene leading into the city. Initially the asphalt had to be removed from the strip and this was in the process of being done Thursday by Evans and Associates, under the direction of Jay Bohon. The asphalt is being replaced with soil. Kay County Commissioner Dee Schieber and county vehicles were to haul the crushed asphalt away and use it for stabilizing some ditch work in the county. Oklahoma Natural Gas is to bore the holes for installation of watering system to keep the landscaping viable. This material was donated by Conoco and the installation is to be by the City of Ponca City. Maintenance of the landscaped area, which was designed by Furman, is to be by Jim Sindelar’s Parks and Recreation Department under the watchful eye of Jim Eck, horticulturist. Landscaping plans include crepe myrtle and low profile shrubbery. The planting — barring bad weather — is expected to be done by the first of December. And the game isn’t over yet, as there are plans to shore up the ditch on the south side of U.S. 60 and to place an attractive “Welcome to Ponca City” sign at the southwest corner of the intersection at Highway 60 and Waverly. Nearly NewsSo many budding artists wanted to attend the oil painting workshop to be held by Mary Ann McGrew this week that it has been closed — it is full. Those planning to register and have not, should look for notice of any future workshops held by McGrew. Grand Avenue Church of Christ’s relief effort for victims of Hurricane Mitch came to an end today, according to Cindy Keirn, wife of minister Larry Keirn. The truckload of supplies is to be shipped Saturday for Honduras. Any further donations can be taken to KLVV-FM radio, four-miles west of Ponca City on Highway 60. Items collected there will be shipped to Central America through the Feed the Children program. Donations will be taken weekdays, 9-5, through next Thursday. NN refuses to bow to superstition but does acknowledge that this is Friday the 13th. One News employee, laughing in the face of potential bad luck, haughtily carried her open umbrella through the office, asked for a ladder to walk under (don’t tell OSHA) and announced she had already hugged her black cat. We’re now looking for spilled salt and broken mirrors. Best of luck to you and yours. Knock on wood that everything turns out OK the rest of the day and we’ll keep our fingers crossed in the meantime. Five Po-Hi Grads Candidates For NOC Homecoming QueenTONKAWA — Five Ponca City High School graduates are among 28 candidates vying for the title of 1998 Northern Oklahoma College Homecoming Queen. Jenny Hardin, daughter of Don and Linda Hardin, was nominated by Students Against Drunk Drivers (SADD). She is a freshman majoring in business. In high school she was active in band, symphonic orchestra, chorale, Foreign Language Club, and Environmental Club. At Northern she is active in SADD and the Baptist Student Union. Dee Ann Harrison is the daughter of Brenda and Dennis Mooney and is representing the cheerleaders. She is a freshman social science major. In high school she was active in the student council, yearbook staff and cheerleading. At Northern she is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a cheerleader. Amanda Hraban, daughter of Tom and Diane Hraban, is the Markley Hall nominee. She is a sophomore business major. While in high school she was the football homecoming queen, captain of volleyball and soccer. She was named to “Who’s Who Among Students in American High School,” and is an English Merit winner and a member of the National Honor Society. At Northern she is a member of the women’s soccer team and a lifeguard at NOC’s pool. Teresa Jones is a sophomore mass communications major representing the Broadcasting Club. In high school she was active in the Student Council, honor roll, Pep Club and track. She is the music director at KAYE 90.1 at NOC and a debate judge. Kitty McNamara, daughter of Norma and Eddie Griffith and Craig McNamara, was nominated by the Roustabouts. She is a sophomore business administration/accounting major. In high school she was active in the Po-Hi orchestra, chorale, drill team, tennis team, Ponca City Civic Orchestra and church choir. At Northern she is a member of the Roustabouts, College Choir, has appeared in several of Northern’s musicals and is currently a Miss NOC Scholarship Pageant contestant. Other candidates and sponsoring organizations include Blackwell students Valerie Clark, Bush-Duvall Hall; and Jill Colwell, Student Senate. From Tonkawa are Jennie Evans, Wesley House; Angella Ogle, Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Renee Reese, Phi Theta Kappa; Tanya Golubeva, International Student Association; and Summer Williamson, Peer Counselors. Others are Ranada Collins, Oklahoma City, basketball; Shana Goodpasture, Waukomis, softball; Keesha Hansen, Fairfax, yearbook; Melissa Holbrook, Perkins, Baptist Student Union; Tena Jones, Choctaw, Agribusiness Club; Christy Kelley, Tulsa, Boehme Hall; Carol Jean Kinman, Prue, Student Nurses Association; Rebekah McGuire, Perry, Alisha Myers, Boise City, Threlkeld Hall; Diane O’Leary, Hominy, Bell Hall; B.J. O’Shea, Edmond, Delta Psi Omega; Rebecca Perry, Cleveland, Madrigal Singers; Shawn Sabrsula, Perry, The Maverick; Ashley Sikes, Bartlesville, men’s and women’s soccer; Katie Thompson, Enid, College Choir; and LaTrina Washington, Oklahoma City, Easterling Hall. Finalists will be introduced at halftime of the men’s basketball game with Connors State College Nov. 17 and at the “That’s No Bull Revue” on Nov. 20. Final balloting to select the Homecoming Queen will be Nov. 19 and 20. The winner will be crowned during halftime of the men’s basketball game with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Nov. 21. Ponca Playhouse Production Opens TonightBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer “Our Town” directed by Ponca City’s own Jo Ann Muchmore, opens tonight at 8 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre. This gentle, slow moving drama, created by Thornton Wilder will be presented tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinee will be at 2 p.m. It runs again on Nov. 20-21 at 8 p.m. Muchmore, who has acted on stage all across the United States and taught drama for many years, admits that “Our Town” has been her favorite drama since she directed it for the first time in 1967. At the Thursday night performance, about 30 Ponca Playhouse actors played to an enthusiastic full-house of Po-Hi students and teachers, who were, for the most part, attentive and quiet as they studied the actors, truths of the writer’s intent, and the mechanics of the play. The play opens on a stark stage which doesn’t get much busier throughout the production, perhaps depicting the simplicity of life in the early 1900s. Viewers are called upon to use their own imagination to “see” the props. Actors do a wonderful job of pantomime as they go about their daily chores of delivering milk, sifting flour and making “scratch biscuits” for breakfast, setting the table, eating, and other simple chores of the era. Great sound effects help recall the atmosphere of a quieter, simpler time before 18-wheelers, boom boxes, Nintendo, TV and other modern-day noise makers. They included the clopping of horse hoofs, train whistles, thunder, and a few other natural sounds. Lighting was also simple but effective. In the first act, stage manager Tom Cowley comes forward to chat in a comfortable easy manner with the audience about the little town of Grovers Corners, N.H. He explains the layout of the town, analyzes the characters who live there, and philosophizes about the meaning of life and in the third act, how blind the human race really is to the truth of what life is all about. The simple but effective set depicts the Gibbs and Webb households and their uncluttered lifestyle during a 13-year period in Grovers Corners. During the first act, the excellent pantomimes by Carol Harris and Vickie Hart as mothers in their kitchens reminded me of times in my grandmother’s house, as the women cooked approximately 1,095 meals per year, tended to their children, and supported their busy husbands. Gary Owen is cast perfectly as a busy small town doctor, and equally talented John P. Maddox played Mr. Webb the town’s newspaper editor. Maddox, a high school teacher, received special applause from enthusiastic students in the audience as he made his initial entrance on stage, as did several students who also act in the production. The “love and marriage” second act is my favorite, as Shane Green playing young George Gibbs and Christy Hassell, playing Emily Webb, grow up and provide the love interest. These two young actors are excellent in their roles with a talent that allows the viewer to step on stage and feel their doubts, fears, and happiness. Numerous other actors with speaking parts add good depth and reality to the production for a most pleasant and believable story include Joe Crowel as Chase Kelly, Howie Newsome as Joshua Sroufe, Jennifer Rupert as Rebecca Gibbs, Tyler Brown as Wally Webb, Renae Orr as the Temperance Lady, Pete Shields as the socially conscious man, Kimberly Veltman as Simon Stimson, Shawna Rolland as the gossipy Mrs. Soames, Ron Hernandez as Constable Warren, Matt Cowley as Si Crowell, David Rothrock as Sam Craig, and Shawn Wilson as Joe Stoddard. Several other actors appeared in authentic dress in various scenes as townspeople. As Muchmore says, about the production, “You see a picture of Main Street, America, in an era when nobody ever heard the phrase “family values. People had them, so they didn’t need to talk about them.” It is an excellent production for the whole family to see. We can’t remember life as it was lived in the early 1900s, but watching this production, we “feel” like we can. It makes us nostalgic for a time we never knew, when people knew who they were, what their role in life was and what was expected of them, and did it. I highly recommend this Ponca Playhouse production of “Our Town” to young and old alike. Reservations are available at the Ponca Playhouse box office by calling 765-5360. DEATHSRobert L. Ramsey Sr. Robert L. Ramsey Sr.ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Robert L. Ramsey Sr., former Newkirk resident, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, at the Veterans Hospital in Wichita, Kan. He was 61. The funeral will be held at the Abundant Life church, 803 North Fifth Street in Arkansas City at 11 a.m. Saturday with Warren Drake, pastor, and Dr. Maurice Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery. Friends may visit at the Hawks Funeral Home in Arkansas City until 8 p.m. today. Robert L. Ramsey Sr. was born June 19, 1937 in Newkirk to William J. and Lois Noteware Ramsey. He graduated from Newkirk High School in 1955 and joined the U.S. Navy in 1956. He received his discharge in 1959. A professional drummer, he began his career in the high school band, continued to play while stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. Navy and later as a civilian. He was married to Lois M. Randolph on May 22, 1968, in Newkirk, where the couple made their home until January 1979, when they moved to Arkansas City, Kan. Ramsey was employed at Blackwell Zinc Smelter in 1968 until it closed, then, in the 1970s, began working at Rodeo Meats in Arkansas City until it closed. He also worked as a stone mason for several years. In 1977, Ramsey and his family traveled coast to coast as “The Gospel Ramseys.” They sang in churches; at all-night sings with many top gospel quartets; at fairgrounds; and in concerts. The family left the road in 1987 and on June 11, 1988, purchased a building in Arkansas City where they established the Abundant Life Church as a part of the Inter-Faith Anchor Bay Evangelical Association. Ramsey was an ordained minister, a member of the Arkansas City Ministerial Alliance and served on the board of directors for the Evangelical Association. Survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home in Arkansas City; three sons, Robert L. Ramsey Jr. of Canadian, Texas, Ronald Ramsey of Ponca city and Sammy Lee Ramsey of Wisconsin; one daughter, Dolly Carlile of Ponca City; his mother, Lois Ramsey of Newkirk; two brothers, J.B. Ramsey of Glencoe and Raymond Ramsey of Ponca City; one sister, Colene Butler of Panhandle, Texas; several grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; an infant brother; and one sister, Karen J. Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Ramsey’s name to Hospice Inc., c/o Hawks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Arkansas City, KS 67005. Edna Ravenell CatoNEWKIRK — Edna Ravenell Cato, longtime Newkirk resident, died late Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 1998, at the Ponca City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 73. The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Monday at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City with the Rev. Pernina Weatherman, minister of the Newkirk Assembly of God Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk, where friends may visit from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. Edna Ravenell (Donald) Cato was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Skiatook the daughter of George Washington and May Bell (Roper) Donald. At the age of three, she moved with her family to Shidler, where she grew up and received her education. In 1940, she was married to Patrick Glenn Mitchell in Pawhuska. The couple established their first home in Shidler where they lived throughout their marriage, except for a short time in California. In 1950, she was married to Wilford Wilson Cato in Pawhuska and the couple made their home in Shidler until the early 1970s when they moved to Newkirk. Mrs. Cato was employed in nursing homes and restaurants for a number of years. She was a member of the Newkirk Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed raising her children and church work. She is survived by four sons, Phillip Mitchell of Ponca City, David Mitchell of Arkansas City, Kan., and Roger Cato and Donnie Cato, both of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Myrtle Coppinger of Kildare, Patricia Freek of Newkirk Kathern Breeze and Mary Jean Fallett, both of Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Lou Ellen Irine Hill of Oklahoma City; 34 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Cato, parents, one brother, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Flossie Marie GableBLACKWELL — Flossie Marie Gable, resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11, 1998, in the Highland Nursing Home in Enid. She was 84. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at the First Assembly of God Church in Blackwell, with the Rev. Clarence Glaze of the First Love Pentecostal Church of Enid officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of the Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Flossie Marie Gable was born on Feb. 28, 1914, in Manchester, the daughter of Charles Henry and Martha Jane (Hoyt) Ward. As a young girl she moved with her family to Blackwell, where she grew up and attended Blackwell public schools. She married William Edward Gable on Nov. 4, 1939, in Enid, and they settled in Blackwell. She was an ordained minister with the Lighthouse Gospel Fellowship of Tulsa. Along with her husband, she pastored several churches in the area and served in evangelistic work for many years. Her husband preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1986, and she remained in Blackwell. Gable is survived by three daughters, Doris Marie Stout of McCurtain, Carol J. Price of Wichita, Kan., and Verda D. Gable of Enid; three sons, Robert Fisher of Blackwell, Phillip Gable of Enid and Ralph Gable of Quinton; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers, Clyde, Claude, Ed and Howard; and three sisters, Ethel, Anna and Hillard. Casket bearers will be Kevin Gable, Carl Gable, Ricky Price, Brian Smart, Mark Daniel, Chad Cushenberry and Tony Wedel. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Oral Roberts University, Scholarship Fund, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. James A. LytleFAIRFAX — James A. “Cat” Lytle, longtime Fairfax resident, died Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 1998, in the Tulsa Regional Medical Center. He was 57. Services will be Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at 2 p.m. in the First Osage Baptist Church in Fairfax with the Rev. Robert Glasgow, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. James A. Lytle was born Sept. 11, 1941, in the Sunny Slope Community in Oklahoma, the son of Ulyess Abraham and Alma Pauline (Lewis) Lytle. Lytle attended the Fairfax schools. Lytle and Wanda Jean McKinney were married Oct. 25, 1964, in Fairfax. He was road supervisor for 11 years for the Osage Country District 3. Lytle enjoyed taking care of his grandchildren and watching football games, especially the Dallas Cowboys. He was a member of the First Osage Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, James Douglas Lytle and Brian Scott Lytle, both of Fairfax; two daughters, Sheila Renee Whitten and Holly Nicole Lytle, both of Fairfax ; his mother of Fairfax; one brother, Bill Lytle of Fairfax; two sisters, Glenora Hutchens of Loveland, Colo., and Paula Bowden of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Leslie Lytle; and two sisters, Melba Lynch and Ora McKinney. Casket bearers will be Charles Tallchief, Dennis Heath, Tom Dilbeck, Bob Bennett, Larry Higgins, and Talons Goode. Honorary casket bearers will be Keith Yandell and Roger Higgins. The family will be at home to receive friends and family. Services PendingCathy McCloudCathy McCloud, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, at her home. She was 47. Local survivors include her husband, Chuck, and a daughter Molly. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. ObituariesP.T. MatsonCLINTON — P.T. Matson, father to Ted P. Matson of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, in Clinton. He would have been 94 next Wednesday. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Chapel in Clinton under the direction of Stanley Lee Funeral Home, Clinton. P.T. Matson was born Nov. 18, 1904, in Wakita, the son of Olaf and Emma (Johnson) Matson. He graduated from Wakita High School in 1922, where he played football and baseball. We worked in Pond Creek and Medford until he joined the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a salesman in 1927. In 1928, he married Lola Wallis and the couple had celebrated almost 70 years of marriage before her death in June 1997. The couple lived in many cities in Oklahoma until they moved to Clinton in 1940, where he became District Sales Manager. He retired from the tobacco company in 1969 after 42 years of service. He also had 42 years of safe driving without an accident while traveling all over western Oklahoma. Matson was a member of the Clinton Golf Club, Commercial Travelers Association, and the United Methodist Church. He was a past member of the Rotary Club. He was an avid golfer and OU football fan. Survivors include one son, Ted Matson and his wife, Betty, of Ponca City; three grandsons and their wives, Bill and Malinda Matson of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Bob and Carter Matson of Louisville, Ky. and Brad and Paula Matson of Breckenridge, Colo.; and six great-grandchildren, Paul, Robin and Morgan Matson of Saipan, Will and Stuart Matson of Louisville, Ky., and Griff Matson of Breckenridge, Colo. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Matson’s name to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Prayer Room Memorial, 1904 North Pecan, Ponca City, OK 74604. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSJoin In! Recycle! — Pledge to buy recycled and you could win the $250,000 American Green Dream House. To find out how, stop by the recycling center located at 1001 West Prospect on Nov. 16 through Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and get your chance to win your Dream Home or other prizes. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North 5th. Reverse osmosis water. 25 cents a gallon. adv. VFW Dinner — VFW Post 1201 and auxiliary will host a Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 15 at the post home at 1 p.m. Turkey, dressing, and “trimmings” are on the menu. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:10 a.m. Thursday that a vehicular accident had occurred at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center parking lot. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Southwest Connection, 313 East Grand, 25% off pottery, jewelry, and most items until the 21st. adv. Building Damaged — An employee at Factory Direct Sleep Center, 3209 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:08 p.m. Thursday that some damage had been done to the building and wires. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A sign was removed from the top of the building. Turkey Dinner set - The Kaw City American Legion, post 220 Thanksgiving dinner, featuring turkey, ham with all the trimmings, Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Kaw City Community Center. Adults $6 and children under 12, $3. adv. Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:54 p.m. Thursday that a wrecker was towing a vehicle from the intersection of North Fifth Street and Young Avenue for having an expired tag. Motor Bike Stolen — An officer was contacted in the 300 block of West Central Avenue at 4:57 p.m. Thursday by subjects stating that some kids had stolen a motor bike. Contact with an owner in the 400 block of South Oak Street was made, the bike was recovered, and a report was taken. Suspicious Activity — An employee at the Ponca City Library reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:17 p.m. Thursday that some kids were acting suspiciously in the alley. An officer was assigned and two subjects ran, although one was contacted. A juvenile was cited for minor in possession and released on a promise to appear. A 14-year-old male was held at 12:45 p.m. for giving false information to an officer, a parent was contacted, and the juvenile released on a promise to appear. Ponca Playhouse will present Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer prizewinning play “Our Town” on November 13,14,15,20 and 21st at the Ponca Theater. To purchase tick- ets for this heart-warming production call 765-5360. adv. Minor Assault — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:43 p.m. Thursday that two older kids were bothering two smaller ones at the intersection of North Osage Street and Shady Place. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken on a minor assault. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Assaulted — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 800 block of South First Street that assistance was needed with an out-of-control subject. Another officer was assigned and a man had been assaulted. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and took the subject to the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Accident — An accident in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City at 6:12 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fried Turkey! Order now for Thanksgiving at Snyder’s Grocery. 762-4686. adv. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Palm Street at 6:57 p.m. Thursday that a 43-year-old woman was being held for domestic assault and battery. Pauline’s Boneless pork chop dinners $11.95, 1/2 orders $8.95, Friday, Nov. 13th for reservations call 765-5460. adv. Obscene Messages — A man from the 600 block of South Thirteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:49 p.m. Thursday that a subject was leaving obscene messages on an answering machine. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Attempted Robbery — A man from the 800 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:20 p.m. that some subjects had assaulted his son. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on an attempted robbery. Jim Bowen Construction - Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Beer Missing — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 2:34 a.m. Friday that two subjects had taken two cases of beer without paying. Information was logged. Ponca Playhouse will hold auditions for the Neil Simon comedy. “The Sunshine Boys” on Sunday, November 15th and Monday, November 16th, 7 p.m., at the Playhouse rehearsal hall at 1st and Oklahoma. No experience necessary to read for “Sunshine Boys” and all roles are won on the basis of open auditions. adv. Vehicle Fire — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Communications Center at 12:52 a.m. Friday that a vehicle was on fire in the parking lot. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. The fire was put out, and an officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and the vehicle was ordered towed from the scene. However, upon arrival of a wrecker service, the vehicle had already been removed from the scene. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 3:45 a.m. Friday that a 23-year-old man was being held for possession of drug paraphernalia. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $6.95. 4-8 p.m. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Vehicle Towed — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department 12:33 a.m. Friday that a vehicle had been abandoned in the 200 block of South Washington Street. Two officers were assigned and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Bicycle Stolen — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 12:17 p.m. Thursday to report that a bicycle had been stolen from the 400 block of East South Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Saturday special 4-8 p.m. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. LIFESTYLESMeals on Wheels Board Announces Slate of Officers Meals on Wheels Board Announces Slate of OfficersThe Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels met Nov. 10 at the First Presbyterian Church with 13 members present. Joan Jones, chairperson, opened the meeting with prayer. She thanked members for their contributions in making the 25th anniversary luncheon a successful event. Letters of appreciation from Dot Cowan, Carol Dixon, Janet Bakker, and Harold and Velma Ealick were read. Faye Peterson, on behalf of the nominating committee, presented the proposed slate of officers for the next term of two years starting Jan. 1, 1999. They are: Chairperson, Joan Jones; Secretary, Phyllis Luton; Treasurer, Nell Barnard; Publicity/Historian, Alice Evens; Courtesies, Velma Ealick. Nominating Committee members are Marlene Gregory, Marion Hudson and Ann Kennedy. Sixty people are currently receiving Meals on Wheels. If anyone in Ponca City, 65 or older, is interested in receiving a noon meal, five days each week, they should call Nell Barnard the recipient coordinator, at 762-4707. She will supply information concerning costs, time of delivery, and the availability of special diet meals. Meals on Wheels is a project of Church Women United. Busy Bee Club MeetsThe Busy Bee Club met Nov. 4 at Ruby Harvey’s home at 1309 Chestnut with six members in attendance. Helen Taylor led the group in the salute to the flag and the Lord’s Prayer. The devotional “Living Faith” by Herbert A. White and “The Prayer of the Princess” by Wynonna Jude was given by Viola Haley. Beulah McCartney led the business meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer’s report. Christmas projects were discussed and it was agreed to bring staple foods for delivery to the South Avenue Mission to the Nov. 18 meeting. The hostess led the members in games with Beulah McCartney and Helen Taylor winning. The Mystery Bowl prize went to Viola Haley. The Nov. 18 meeting will be held at Vivian Davis’ home, 1043 North Third Street. Wimberley Piano Students Giving Recital SundayKathleen Wimberley is presenting her piano students in an ensemble recital Sunday at the Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. Students will be performing one piano four-hand and two piano music. Students performing are: Mackenzie McDaniel, Katie Newman, Rebecca Bodman, Jesah Sample, Jonathan Hester, Adam Herpin, Emily Hays, Caitlin Owens, Maddie McDaniel, Jason Ford, Kristin Jennings, Maria Hester, Kyla Lewis, Tiffany Pichanick, Elizabeth Newman, Susan Wells, Brent Purkaple, Adam Joosten, Meg McDaniel, Allison Ford, Rachel Kellert, Emily Day, Nic Kruckeberg, Ter-ese Purkaple, Christal Allen, Stephanie Council, Brandon Knight, Jamie McGugan, Claire Winterrowd, Nicholas Burton, An-gela Kana. The Ponca City Piano Quartet will close the program with two of the pieces that they will perform in a recital at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee the same week. Members of the quartet are all Ponca City piano instructors who have been performing together since 1988. They are Roberta Motz, Frances Thompson, Katy Tucker, and Kathleen Wimberley. The public is invited to attend this recital. Little NewsJerry and Christi Hook of Tonkawa announce the birth of a son at 5:08 p.m. Nov. 2, 1998 at the Stillwater Medical Center. Bryan Jordan Hook weighed 8-pounds, 15-ounces and was 21 1/2-inches long. The baby has a brother, Benjamin Hook. Maternal grandparents are Warren and Annette Wing of Newkirk and paternal grandparents are Don Hook, and Marilyn Hook, both of Tonkawa. Maternal great-grandparents are Cecil and Frances Eastman of Arkansas City, Kan. and paternal great-grandparents are Betty and Wes Barney of Tonkawa, L. V. and Vera Hook of Marshall, Texas, and the late Don Mason. EDUCATIONPC Education Committee Holds November Meeting PC Education Committee Holds November MeetingThe November meeting of the Education Committee of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce was held Nov. 3 at the Ponca City Tomorrow office. Those in attendance were Diane Anderson, Ann Bandy, George Collins, Barbara Cusick, Sally Downey, Cathy Ferguson, Vicki Graves, Sandy James, Pat Keast, Patty Ladd, Kari Lively, Aaron McKinley, Pat Morris, Raj Phansalkar, Keni Ray, Richard Severance, Mike Trewitt, Bill White and Jerry Winkle. PIE Program Updates Keni Ray reported that the Lunch Buddy Program at Garfield Academy takes place every two weeks and is an excellent opportunity for Conoco employees to interact with the students. “Make A Difference Day” was Oct. 24 at the Attucks School. Ray reported that students, faculty, volunteers and teachers made the day a great success. Principal Pat Keast of Washington reported that “Make A Difference Day” activities included trimming trees and picking up trash. Their PIE Partner, United, supplied Washington with goodies for their school carnival. Hiland Dairy provides drumstick ice cream bars for students who have read a certain number of books. In addition, Pizza Hut and Subway also provide incentives to students who are on the A honor roll. Middle School Principal Barbara Cusick reported that Albertson’s has provided door prizes for contests held at the middle school. Cusick stated that the school is in need of tutors for the sixth and seventh graders in the area of math. Raj Phansalkar announced that volunteers from Rotary will be tutoring first and second graders every Tuesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. The committee discussed ways to get more civic organizations involved in tutoring and mentoring. Ann Bandy suggested that a flyer be distributed in the monthly Chamber newsletter. The flyer will consist of an application targeting churches to help with the tutoring project. School Board Report Dr. Bill White announced that the school board adopted a resolution work with the Youth Summit. In order to reduce the number of dropouts, he feels that the school needs to be extremely aggressive towards the younger children ages 4-6. He will be making a proposal to the board to have an all-day prekindergarten (4-years-old) program and also an all-day kindergarten program. Keni Ray reported on the Friends of Education committee. Their primary objective is to support “Great Expectations,” which is a philosophy to teach kids mutual respect and self-esteem. The next meeting is Dec. 1. Share Students Partake in Writing ProjectsFor students in the Share program at Pioneer Technology Center, a creative writing project turned into more than just another assignment. As part of their high school English credit, these students were required to write and illustrate a children’s book. The Share students wrote stories designed especially for students in the developmental first grade. The books were written for the first graders to practice their alphabet, counting skills, and beginning reading vocabulary. Upon completion of the books, the Share students tested their stories on Penny Wiles’ first graders from Roosevelt Elementary. “When I told my students about the project they were excited,” said Wiles. “They were looking forward to the students coming into their classroom and spending time with them.” According to Traci Thorpe, Share instructor, “This experience gave the Share students the opportunity to switch from the student role to the teacher and mentor role. The elementary students loved the attention from the older students, and the positive response of the elementary children left the Share students wanting to work with younger children again.” During the project, the students took turns reading the books to the children. The children got the opportunity to hear all of the books after switching stations every 20 minutes. After completing the project, the children’s books were donated to the classroom to use in the reading center. Thorpe also said that the Share students are planning several more projects for the remainder of the year. The students will be doing a toy science project that involves research, documentation, and a final presentation to other elementary students. The Share program is a dropout recovery program that gives individuals ages 16 to 19 an opportunity to earn their high school diploma. The program is in its first year at Pioneer Tech and it works to combine the academic classroom with specific vocational training. The program offers life skills training, personal and career counseling, job shadowing, and mentoring from business and community leaders. Grace Period Ends for Student RequirementsThe 120-day grace period for students to comply with the new immunization requirements is almost over. At its June 18, 1999, meeting, the Oklahoma State Board of Health approved two revisions adding Hepatitis A and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccines to school entry requirements. The two revisions became effective this fall. The 120-day grace period for students to comply will be over Jan. 4, 1999, and the following students will need to have met the following requirements to stay in school. — Seventh graders should have at least one Hepatitis A vaccination — Kindergarten students should have at least one Hepatitis A vaccination and one Varicella (Chickenpox) or parents’ statement of history of the disease. Students entering kindergarten and the seventh grade this fall were required to have had two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine, with the first dose on or after the second birthday and the second dose six to 18 months later. Each year after the requirement shall be extended one grade level so that in the school year beginning in 2004, all children entering school shall be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A. Students entering kindergarten this fall were also required to have had one dose of Varicella (Chickenpox) given on or before the first birthday, or a parent’s statement of a history of the disease may be accepted. Each year thereafter the requirement shall be extended one grade level so that in the school year beginning 2010, all children entering school shall be required to have the one dose of Varicella or a parent’s statement of history. RELIGIONPioneer Bible Church Sets Special Events Pioneer Bible Church Sets Special EventsThe Pioneer Bible Church, located at the corner of Third and Chestnut, extends a cordial invitation to the residents of Ponca City to attend two special events this weekend — the flight of the “Angel” aircraft on Saturday and its Fall Bible Conference, scheduled Sunday and Monday. Pilot for the “Angel” and guest speaker for the conference will be Dr. Jim Anderson, President of Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary of Kansas City, Mo. The “Angel” aircraft will be on display and rides will be available at the Greenwood Aviation hangar, Ponca City Airport, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The “Angel” was built for use in missionary aviation, humanitarian relief. and private and corporate use. It is a sleek-looking plane that is able to slip between the back woods and metropolitan life and turn heads in both worlds. The “Angel” take off in just over 600 feet and lands in just under 600 feet while carrying eight passengers. Donations are requested for rides to assist on the expense. Requested donation amounts are $5 (back seat), $10 (middle seats), and $15 (co-pilot). Donations will be received on site, first-come, first-served, as you prepare to board the aircraft. The Bible Conference services with Dr. Anderson as guest speaker will be held Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. and Monday at 7 p.m. The theme for the conference is “Amazing Gifts from God ... The Amazing Savior, the Amazing Life, the Amazing Love, and the Amazing Grace.” Dr. Anderson attended Kansas City Bible College, received his bachelor of arts degree from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., and his master of divinity and doctor of theology degrees from southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort worth, Texas. He also received the CFIAIFAA certificates for instructing in single and multi-engine aircraft. His wealth of ministry experience includes 13 years serving in pastorates teaching in four colleges and seminaries, and for the past two years, being president of Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary of Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Anderson has received numerous special honors through the year, including a special award from the Israeli Department of Tourism for conducting 48 study tours to Israel. For more information about the events of this weekend plus the ministry of Pioneer Bible Church, check our home page at www.poncacity.net/pbchurch/or call Harris at 762-5669. Pastor LarrGrey Joins With Church of God Ministry StaffyJames (Scott) Grey has joined with the ministry of the First Church of God, 1101 West Grand here in Ponca City. Scott comes to First Church of God from Louisville, Ky. and is enrolled in his final year and a half of Bible College. He attends Mid-America bible College in Oklahoma City with a major in Youth Ministry and a minor in Music Ministry. Pastor Thomas Smith of First Church of God said, “Scott has a great love for young people and it shows in his ministering to them.” Scott is joined each week by Jenelle Dailey, also a student from Mid-America Bible College. Jenelle originally comes to First Church of God from Anderson, Ind., but her family now reside in Louisiana. She is in her final year at the college, and will be a tremendous help in this ministry, Pastor Smith pointed out. The plans are for Scott and Jenelle to be married in June of 1999. “We, at the First Church of God, are very glad to have Scott and Jenelle here working with us. We extend an invitation to all youth presently not attending another church, to come and meet this couple who have such a heart for the youth of today,” Pastor Smith said. Hartford Avenue C of C Welcomes Michael Ray, Domestic MissionaryThe members of Hartford Avenue Church of Christ recently welcomed Michael Ray as a domestic missionary. A fellowship luncheon and old-fashioned “pounding” was held Sunday, Nov. 1, following worship services for Ray and his family. He joins Don Huddleston, Pulpit Minister, and Dean Patterson, Minister of Evangelism, and Tim Hunt, Youth and Family Minister, on the church staff. Ray, his wife Susan, daughter Elizabeth, and twin sons Alex and Jeff, moved to Ponca City from Hopkinsville, Ky., where he was the Pulpit Minister for the Westwood Church of Christ. He has also ministered for churches in South Fulton, Tenn., and Portsmouth, Ohio. He earned a B.A. degree in Bible from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., and has worked as a reporter for the Fulton Leader newspaper in Fulton, Ky. While in Ponca City, Ray’s primary responsibility is selecting a mission point in the continental U.S. where he and his family will start a new congregation. “We’re looking at a number of cities across the northern U.S.,” said Ray, “where Church of Christ are traditionally weak.” After selecting a city in which the new church is to be planted, the Rays plan to move there by June 1999 and begin working to establish the new church. “We’re hoping to do this as part of a mission team,” Ray said. “We’re currently working to put a team together and we are very encouraged with the possibilities we have.” Plans call for the new congregation to be self-supporting in five to eight years. “But we want to do more than just be able to pay the preacher and pay the bills,” Ray said. “Our long-term goal is to see a church established that can not only become self-supporting, but can grow to the point that it can plant other churches in its state or region.” “The Churches of Christ have a strong presence in Oklahoma and throughout the South,” Ray said, “but I believe we have a message that we need to do a better job of sharing in places like the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The only way to do that in the long-term is to develop strong churches in that field that are able to begin new churches in their own region.” The Hartford Avenue church’s involvement will extend far beyond financial support. The church is planning to send members occasionally to teach Vacation Bible School, conduct door-knocking campaigns, and help in any other way. This will be the third domestic mission church begun and supported by Hartford Avenue. The church currently supports 15 missionaries in other parts of the world. Weidel Family Comes to Bible Baptist Church SundayThe Weidel Family, who sing that good, old southern style gospel music, will be at Bible Baptist Church, 333 South Washington on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m., it was announced by Bro. Coy Whitener, pastor. Pastor Whitener pointed out that the group enjoys the fact that they get the opportunity to serve God together in churches all over the southwest. “Bible Baptist is happy to welcome this talented and dedicated family to services at Bible Baptist”, Pastor Whitener said. Not only good singers, but faithful church members, is the word from their pastor, Dr. George Newcomb of the Heritage Baptist Church of Arlington, Texas. “These folks are here for all services when they are not on the road, and for visitation as well.” Their latest release on Mountain Top Records is “It’s a Family Thing”— the first project the family has done where both C.D.’s and tapes are available. Pastor Whitener urges the public to hear this family singing group at Bible Baptist Church Sunday morning. Call the church at 765-0778 for more information. St. Luke’s Church of Nazarene To Host NW Oklahoma District HeadSt. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene will host the Northwest Oklahoma District Superintendent, Dr. Tharon Daniels and his wife, Barbara, this Sunday in the 10:45 morning worship service. Dr. and Mrs. Daniels come to the Northwest Oklahoma District from Seattle, Wash., where they pastored the Aurora Church of the Nazarene for the past 19 years and led the congregation to steady, significant growth. When he and his family arrived in 1979, Aurora was a church of around 200. It currently has a membership of over 1,000. While there, Dr. Daniels led the church in the construction of a new sanctuary and educational facility to accommodate the growth. The Daniels have said they are thrilled to be in Northwest Oklahoma. Dr. Daniels put it this way, “We have been overwhelmed with the acceptance and love of the Northwest Oklahoma Nazarenes. We are anxious to become acquainted with all of you and to return some of that love you have shown us.” St. Luke’s is very excited to have the Daniels as guests this coming Sunday, Nov. 15, and extend an invitation to all to come join in the Worship service. The church is located at 1715 East Prospect Ave. First Lutheran Services Told“Together in Thanksgiving: For Material Blessings” will be the title of the Rev. Tom Ramsey’s sermon at the 8:30 a.m. and 11F a.m. services at First Lutheran on Sunday, Nov. 15. The sermon will remind the congregation that God has invested so much in us in the way of gifts, both material and spiritual, that we must out of love show our thankfulness to Him. The hymns of the day will also be based on the theme of thanksgiving. The anthem by the Senior Choir “All Good Gifts” speaks of the many talents God gives us to use in His work on earth. Communion will be celebrated at both services. The evening service of prayer, praise, and Bible study is held in the sanctuary of the church at 6:30 p.m. The initial service last Sunday was a great beginning of a new worship resource. The members invited the community to join in this service. The Thanksgiving Festival Service at First Lutheran will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. The service is entitled “Oh, Be Joyful in God.” A new feature will be added to the service this year. As members come to the altar for communion, they will be asked to take with them a loaf of homemade bread to share with their families at their Thanksgiving meal. Church BriefsUMW of First Methodist Plans ThanksgivingThe UMW Unit of the First United Methodist Church will provide Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon, in Fellowship Hall. Members of the UMW units at the Tonkawa and Newkirk Methodist Churches have been invited to the dinner that will be catered by the Applecart. Members of the UMW Executive Board will serve as hostesses for the occasion. They are planning to bake all kinds of holiday desserts. The tables, being decorated by Alpha Watts — should look especially nice, according to planners of the event. The Davanzatti DuoCarolyn Hook and Mary Lindsey — will provide the entertainment. Scott Larrison will report on his seminar tour with the United Nations in Washington, D.C. last summer. Also some unit members will be honored with presentations of WMU pins. Group chairmen are to get a count of those who will be attending so be sure you call in a reservation. Infant CPR Class Introduced HerePonca City’s Foursquare Gospel Church, located at Lincoln Center, 700 West Broadway, is offering an Infant CPR and Safety Class on Thursday, Nov. 19, according to Pastor Blaine Herron. The Class is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Adult Chapel. Registration is free by calling 762-2729. “With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26. Woodlands Christian Youth Announce PlansThis weekend is a busy one for the youth of Woodlands Christian Church, 14th and Hartford. The high school youth (CYF) are sponsoring a rummage sale this weekend. After a tithe, the remaining funds will assist the youth in raising funds for a special trip this spring or summer, it was announced. In addition, the Chi Rho have scheduled their Chili Challenge and Silent Auction for Sunday. This junior high youth group will be hosting their 3rd annual chili challenge and silent auction. With eight great chili cooks, everyone will have the opportunity to taste some of the very best chili in town. Items from crafts to DC’s, services and gift certificates will be available for bids at the silent auction. The doors open and bids start at 5 p.m., closing at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $1.50 for adults, $1 for youth K-6th grade; and children 5 and under eat free. Chi-Rho is also raising funds for extra special outings this summer. ‘Come Let Us Reason Together’The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites you to share God’s word with them every week — Sunday Bible classes 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. They also have classes for all age levels — nursery through adult. “But Pharaoh said, ‘Who is the Lord that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and besides, I will not let Israel go.” Exodus 5:2. When countering Moses’ demand to let God’s people go, the king of Egypt made two mistakes. First, after he admitted that he did not know the Lord, Pharaoh did not ask Moses to tell him more about God. Second, without having any facts about God, Pharaoh decided that he would not obey the Lord anyway. Pharaoh learned too late about God’s awesome power. God destroyed his army. How many people do not want to know the true God? The Bible says that in the course of future events, they will learn that God is Lord over all. POP Lutherans Plan Thanksgiving Dinner Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be having the annual Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, Nov. 15. Members are asked to bring either salad, vegetable or dessert to share. The meat will be furnished by the AAL. The church is accepting applications for organist or pianist. Anyone interested should contact the office at 762-7698 or 762-5774. Worship services are held each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School classes are available for ages 3 through adult at 10 a.m. A hearty welcome is extended to anyone seeking a church home. New Mount Olive Baptists Plan Fellowship Service New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, will be sponsoring a fellowship service this Sunday morning, it was announced by Deacon George Roland. Special guest speaker will be the Rev. Floyd Coburn Sr. of Ponca City. The morning service will begin at 11:30 a.m., Deacon Roland said, and he extended an invitation to everyone who wishes, to come and join the folks at New Mount Olive for this service. GSLC Plans Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Dinner is being planned for Sunday, Nov. 22 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the OCAW Union Hall, 1202 West Ponca for anyone who wishes to participate. The dinner is being sponsored by members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Committee. The cost will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 8 and under. The menu will include turkey and dressing with all the trimmings, and pie. An auction will follow. SPORTSCowboys Playing Out String Now Cowboys Playing Out String NowBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — For all practical purposes, Oklahoma State’s football season ended last weekend with a loss to Texas. The Cowboys have only pride to play for now. Coach Bob Simmons expects to see that come through at 2 p.m. Saturday when his team (3-6) plays host to Southwestern Louisiana (1-8). ‘‘I’m going to play the players that want to play,’’ he said when asked about motivation. ‘‘Right now, I don’t anticipate a problem.’’ After going 8-4 a year ago and playing in a bowl game, the Cowboys had high hopes for this season. But things began to go downhill in the second game, when they lost to Tulsa 35-20, and they haven’t been able to right the ship. The biggest highlight of the season came in a 42-23 victory over Mississippi State. But that was on Sept. 19, and they have only one victory in the six games since then. ‘‘I can’t sit up here and say that no one’s down about how Saturday went or how the season has gone,’’ cornerback Evan Howell said. ‘‘So it’s kind of shaky, because you have to look at each guy and wonder if he’s putting out 100 percent during practice with only two games remaining against the two teams we’re playing.’’ The Cowboys close out their season Nov. 21 at home against Baylor. Victories in the final two games would give them a record of just 5-6. Part of the frustration for Oklahoma State stems from near-misses. The Cowboys came up a yard short of tying or perhaps beating Nebraska, and last week saw Texas kick a field goal off one upright in the closing seconds to win. ‘‘In the Texas game, there are certain plays I felt had we made, we would have been in a better position,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘But that seems to be the case every week.’’ Simmons is banking on his players having enough pride to close out the season on a positive note, which in turn could carry over through the offeseason and into next year. He isn’t sure how his players will respond, but will demand that his coaches earn their pay in these final two weeks. ‘‘When you’re not playing for anything, motivation has got to come from within, and that’s up to me and my coaches to get that done,’’ he said. Southwestern Louisiana will be playing its seventh road game of the season. The Ragin’ Cajuns have lost their previous six by an average of 35 points. Oklahoma State beat the Ragin’ Cajuns last year, 31-7, a game in which Jamaal Fobbs ran for a career-high 217 yards. Any child accompanied by an adult will be admitted free to Saturday’s game. The promotion is part of the ‘‘Take a Kid to the Game’’ program, which is designed to create awareness for NCAA football and youth athletics. Swimmers Get Mixed ResultsThe Po-Hi swimmers got another up and down performance in their first home dual of the season, Thursday, taking on Enid. The Top 10 state-ranked Wildcats gutted it out against a much deeper Plainsmen squad, 99-62, but the Lady Cats sank in the Lady Pacers’ wake, 113-57. Once again, Rory Peterson led the way for the boys, winning the 50 free and 100 fly. Peterson also picked up his third state qualifying time in the 50 free. Chris Kana was also a force for the Cats, winning the 200 IM and placing second in the 500 free, while DJ Nuzum won in both the 200 and 500 free. Greg Dunham placed first in the 100 breast, and Ben Dickey won the 100 back. The boys also won the 200 medley relay, and both the 200 and 400 free relays. On the girls’ side, Sunita Chahar was the one bright spot for the Lady Cats, winning the 100 breast with a state-qualifying time. Andra Nuzum was the only other Lady Cat to post a winning time, coming in first in the 500 free. “Our boys really picked it up against a pretty good Enid team,” said coach Dave Strah. “Sunita took some initiative for the girls, and it took some pressure off her to get that first qualifying time. “All the girls look good in the water but they need to start training on a more consistent basis.” The swimmers head for Tulsa on Saturday to square off against a number of Top 12 state teams in the Union Invitational. Meet Results *state qualifying time 200 medley relay 2 — Girls’ A 2:22.83* 5 — Girls’ B 2:54.82 ——— 1 — Boys’ A 2:06.36 200 freestyle 2 — Andra Nuzum 2:33.42 4 — Jessica Leung 2:39.24 6 — Meena Chahar 3:05.47 ——— 1 — DJ Nuzum 2:15.08 2 — Greg Dunham 2:19.41 6 — Matt Dickey 2:36.93 200 IM 3 — Megan Tomek 2:54.56 5 — Natasha Copple 3:22.09 ——— 1 — Chris Kana 2:31.06* 2 — Ben Dickey 2:40.13 50 freestyle 2 — Sunita Chahar 31.24 4 — Kayla Mills 31.80 6 — Jennifer Roth 33.48 8 — Lindsey Mersman 35.08 9 — Kelli Sharp 35.63 14 — Anita Bilyeu 36.76 15 — Tiffany Jackson 45.21 ——— 1 — Rory Peterson 25.75 3 — Ryan Ives 27.98 4 — Patrick Tucker 28.20 100 butterfly 5 — Natashia Copple 1:38.10 8 — Crystal Gill 1:52.78 ——— 1 — Rory Peterson 1:01.49* 2 — Patrick Tucker 1:19.38 100 freestyle 2 — Shannon Mersman 1:09.81 5 — Lindsey Mersman 1:19.34 6 — Kelli Sharp 1:19.64 7 — Anita Bilyeu 1:22.81 8 — Melody Wynn 1:32.00 9 — Tiffany Jackson 1:39.26 ——— 2 — Eric Whitebay 1:03.36 3 — Ryan Ives 1:03.96 5 — Michael Powers 1:15.90 500 freestyle 1 — Andra Nuzum 6:48.98 2 — Jessica Leung 7:17.68 6 — Crystal Gill 8:55.33 ——— 1 — DJ Nuzum 6:13.15 2 — Chris Kana 6:28.53 200 freestyle relay 2 — Girls’ A 2:04.44* 5 — Girls’ B 2:27.12 ——— 1 — Boys’ A 1:51.90* 100 backstroke 2 — Kayla Mills 1:18.45 4 — Shannon Mersman 1:20.16 7 — Jennifer Roth 1:28.36 9 — Meena Chahar 1:30.73 ——— 1 — Ben Dickey 1:11.94 100 breaststroke 1 — Sunita Chahar 1:27.57* 8 — Melody Wynn 1:55.51 ——— 1 — Greg Dunham 1:22.14 2 — Eric Whitebay 1:27.50 400 freestyle relay 2 — Girls’ A 4:44.74 ——— 1 — Boys’ A 4:15.
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