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School Lunch Menu
Letter - Flag Going By At Parade Brings Pride
Letter - Decision Obvious Even Before Hearing
Letter - Band Members Worked Hard Before Tryouts
Letter - Students Spend Long Hours in Practice
Mayor Leonard Pleased With City Results
City Calendar
100 Years of Broadway Will Be Spectacular Musical
Public Hearing Monday Involves City Annexation
School Calendar
Argus Hamilton Appearance Tickets Go On Sale Monday
Fairfax Hospital Receives Quality Award
Five Chamber Members Nominated for Board Posts
Two Chamber Award Nominations Due Soon
New Ornament Available From The Poncan Theatre
Dozen Inmates From County’s District Court Seeking Parole
Worries Increase As New Millennium Gets Closer
Braman Craft Show Saturday

School Lunch Menu

Elementary Breakfast

Monday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

Elementary Lunch

Monday — Pizza sticks or chicken sandwich, fresh fruit, California blend, tatter tots, bear grahams, saltine crackers or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Fried chicken with hot roll or cheese sticks with marinara sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, Oreos, saltine crackers, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

West Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — Pancakes or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

East Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — Pancakes or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

West Middle School

Lunch

Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway.

Monday — Chicken patty on a bun, fresh fruit, California blend, tossed salad, french fries, saltine crackers or pasts with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Chicken with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill pickle or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

East Middle School

Lunch

Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway.

Monday — Pizza sticks, fresh fruit, California blend, tossed salad, mexican beans, dill pickles or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Fried chicken with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill pickle or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, 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 Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts.

Po-Hi Campus Mart

Monday — Pizza pockets or ravioli with hot roll, Italian vegetables, veggie dippers, strawberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Chicken patty sandwich or cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

McCord Elementary

Breakfast

Monday — Sausage biscuit, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

Lunch

Monday — Chicken sandwich, lettuce, fries, dill spear, cookie, pears and milk.

Tuesday — Pizza, coleslaw, okra, mixed fruit and milk.

Wednesday — No school

Thursday — No school

Friday — No school

Pioneer Technology Center

Tuesday — Grilled steak, chicken tortellini alfredo or shrimp creole, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts.

Wednesday — Closed

Thursday — Closed

The cafeteria is only open to the public on Tuesday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. It will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for Thanksgiving break.

Letter - Flag Going By At Parade Brings Pride

To whom it may concern:

As to the wife of a veteran (Korea), the mother of three veterans (starting with Vietnam), and a fourth (and youngest) son still in the Army (15 years), I think we all need to remember that if it weren’t for veterans of all wars (and those serving “between” some, so they’d be ready if needed), the bands probably wouldn’t be “free” to go to those contests. One day a year we honor these “living” men and women; too much?

By the way, kudos to Chuck Gregg and all who were responsible for the success of a great parade. My heart just swells when my flag goes by. I only wish more people would show it respect by standing, saluting, and all men removing their hats. I feel it’s up to parents to teach their young ones these “respect-showing” acts that should be handed on.

Respectively,

Irvaline (Irv) Kennedy

Letter - Decision Obvious Even Before Hearing

On Friday, November 5, 1999, I attended the State Medical Board’s hearing on Dr. R.W. (Bob) Gibson. It was obvious to me and the majority of the others in attendance that the Board had already decided before the hearing to strip Dr. Bob of his license. They tried to malign this man’s good name and reputation by accusing him of being a lawbreaker, during the process and deciding his guilt as such.

When Board members asked why Dr. Bob did not run a bunch of expensive tests on a particular patient he had treated with a $35 prescription, he replied that he had no interest in running up thousands of dollars in bills when he already knew the patient only needed the $35 prescription. This remark visibly angered the entire panel.

Dr. Bob has been a good doctor for 50 years. He’s still a good doctor, a loving caring person and wants to continue helping people.

The State Medical Board did Dr. Bob, his staff, his 600 patients and Ponca City, Oklahoma a great injustice. I believe this injustice should be reversed and Dr. Bob should be reinstated immediately.

Sincerely,

Hal Boyles

Letter - Band Members Worked Hard Before Tryouts

This is in response to the letter about Ponca City Marching Band not participating in the Veterans Day Parade. If Mr. Bishop had asked, he would have found out that numerous members of the band were out of town at NCDA and All-State tryouts.

These kids have worked hard to be able to compete in these tryouts and contests. Mr. Bishop talked about not supporting the band next time, my question to him is — has he ever gone to any of the bands contest to support them? This band went to Stillwater on October 13 and came home with seventh place out of 30 bands. Was he there supporting them?

I’m sorry this man feels that he doesn’t want to support this fine band. These kids were on the field every morning by seven. They had practice in the evening, so they could make Ponca City proud by bringing home superior ratings at State contest. Then to have a letter written by some man that didn’t bother to find out the facts to urge people not to support them.

I myself am a proud supporter of Ponca City music program and especially the marching band and color guard. I hope that other people will continue to support this band and their excellent directors.

Donna Kelly

Letter - Students Spend Long Hours in Practice

I would agree with a recent letter to the editor that indicated it would have been nice to have the Po-Hi band in the recent Veterans Day parade.

But for anyone who happened to drive by the high school on Saturday morning, they would have seen the numerous members of the high school instrumental music program were there loading a bus and an instrument truck. They were leaving to audition for spots in the All State Music groups. There was also a national test date for the SAT (college admissions test) being given at the high school that same day.

Students who perform in Po-Hi music groups spend many long hard hours of practice to produce the quality groups that we are fortunate to have. They also spend many evenings and Saturdays performing and competing in numerous events. They are often performing at other community events. To find fault with these young students or with the school system for their not being at this parade does a disservice to these hard-working young people.

So when these groups come to the community asking for your support, you should keep in mind the countless hours spent to produce groups that our community can be proud of. And remember also that these students have an obligation to their academic commitment to the music program. This community should back these groups whole-heartedly for their continued excellence and dedication.

Royce Caldron

Mayor Leonard Pleased With City Results

EDITOR’S NOTE: It has been the custom of The News to interview the highest elected official of the City about how things are going. In this interview Mayor Tom Leonard talks about his first 18 months in office.

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

“The main thing that I have seen as mayor is a cultural change in Ponca City. I don’t know how long it has been going on. If you look back to the days before I was mayor and when I was growing up here, it seems to me that we were dependent on Conoco ‘from cradle to grave support.’”

“We were waiting for things to happen in our community. We are living in an age now not only of change but of unprecedented change. The best thing I have seen in Ponca City is an attitude of responding to and adapting to new changes. This is what I call a cultural renaissance or change because people now believe that we can create our own future.”

Leonard continued, “We believe that we are responsible and accountable for our own destiny and to do this we are going to measure our own performance. This is one of the things that I’ve emphasized in the City. We have to judge as a City government, how we are doing — what results are we achieving? How do we measure our own performance? Do we have an attitude, which I think we are building, of continuous improvement?

“As a result I think we are developing a forward thinking community and a city government that is going to judge itself by how cost effective and efficient it is in delivering services to our customers.”

He added, “You can lose sight of the broad things that you are trying to accomplish, otherwise you just run from crisis to crisis and go back to a crisis management.

Public/Private Partnership

“When you do that, you don’t get ahead as a community or any kind of an organization. We have seen some results of this. First of all, within the last year we received the ICMA (International City Manager Association) award for public/private partnerships with Standing Bear.

“We are now getting the recognition for what we did there, this was THE recognition of the year for cities’ under 50,000. It is a very prestigious award. We also see this attitude of public/private partnerships in our economy development effort.”

Leonard explained, “We have an effective program now of trying to help Conoco market its office space, and the research and development facilities. These are extremely important to the quality of our growth as a community.

“I’ve seen it happen already in our effort to land the carbon fiber plant — we don’t have a decision on that, but I can tell you whether we get it or not it was an extremely valuable experience on the city’s side because we have learned that we can accomplish more by working together with businesses than we can waiting for them to do things.

“And if we get that project it is really just the beginning of that relationship. Because we can go into additionally efforts to work with them to help market their product — develop applications and create demand for it. Hopefully the result of that would be to attract other businesses to Ponca City that would use their raw products which is carbon fiber.”

Strategic Plan

The Mayor said, “The other thing that I think is significant is thinking strategically. That includes things that we have already done such as the strategic plan which set goals for ourselves. If we would to go through them individually we would see a lot of progress towards accomplishing those things.

“A lot of progress that might not have happened if we hadn’t defined those goals for ourselves. Strategic thinking is also thinking in the longer term — what are the consequences of what we do today into the future? How does an issue or challenge fit in with the rest of the world and the rest of the things that we are doing?

“And when that happens you really see a lot of successful results that lead to other things. And again by doing that it puts Ponca City in a position of following its own path, creating its own path, developing a set of opportunities for itself, building its own opportunities that we wouldn’t get if we just wait for things to happen.”

Regional Involvement

Leonard said, “As far as regional development is concerned, there is a developing interest. An interest in not only communicating with the other communities in Kay County, but also we’ve had some interest develop in Arkansas City and Winfield and Wellington. That group has begun to meet and exchange ideas. We’ve got to think outside our city limits, if we don’t we’re really selling ourselves short.

“If we want to see an expansive growth economy for Ponca City we can’t do it right here. We can not be isolated. There just aren’t enough resources here to take care of growth. We need to encourage some of this growth to take place in other areas around us.

“We would not be losing anything by it - in fact to the degree that we do that we may be sustaining the old desirable parts of our quality of life while expanding our sales tax revenues.

“If people live outside of Ponca City they are still going to shop here and we’re going to have the advantage of those revenues. It also presents opportunities in other areas.”

Citizen’s Blue Card

Mayor Leonard talked about some of the initiatives that he has instituted including a “blue card for citizens” (this card gives citizens a forum to communicate with city staff). “It has been very effective in getting citizens comments back to us and getting responses to problems.

“When I first got started there were some people on staff who thought it would generate a lot of additional work and really it has probably cut down on it and the reason is that it shows the community that we care about what is happening to them on a daily basis and that we respond to it.

“Another thing is the employee survey. We’ve done our second annual employees’ survey. Some of the results are not great but that’s what we want. If there is something that we need to do better we can respond. We’re on our second survey now, we’re asking our own employees to tell us how we can do better and things that we ought to be accomplishing in order to provide quality service to our customers.”

Pay For Performance

Leonard said, “As far as city organization is concerned we have a group looking at ‘pay for performance.’ This is an incentive program for employees to perform at a higher level than what they may be at the current time.

“And benchmarking to maintain a high level of performance so that we can know the level of performance from year to year according to a somewhat objective criteria, but at least it is a type of criteria that lets us say ‘are we doing better this year than we did last year?’

“It lets us know how are we doing in relationship to what other communities are doing in the same areas. This will help us to identify places that we need to work on.”

Department Cost Efficiencies

Leonard added “On Monday we are going to have a report from a management team that will be a preliminary start at an incentive examination of all the departments. Each department will be looked at to see how they are doing, how they are performing and basically how we can achieve cost efficiencies so that hopefully we can perform better quality services at a lower cost to the tax payers.

Millennium Committee Praised

“I am extremely pleased with the millennium activities, this started right after I became mayor and I discussed it with the Commissioners and we budgeted some money for it. That group has done a huge job of organizing an event that I think will be second to none. And it really presents an opportunity for us to come together as a community. I hope the success that I expect from this event will drive the idea that we continue this from year to year.

“Why not have an annual Dec. 31st event in Ponca City, where we celebrate our own community, we bring people together in a family oriented alcohol free environment where we see local talent on display and we celebrate diversity in Ponca City?

“The Ponca City millennium has already received two significant recognitions, one is the first Oklahoma Millennium community in Oklahoma and the other is recognition as one of 52 national legacy trails. This puts Ponca City on the map again. Those things don’t happen unless people are doing their jobs and that is what this group has really done.”

Deregulation of Electricity

Leonard addressing the deregulation of electricity said, “I’m not terribly concerned about it. It really is a challenge that all municipal electrical providers are looking at. We are fortunate that we are one of those, because a long time ago our forefathers said ‘we need electricity in Ponca City and we are going to do it ourselves’ and they did it.

“Now we are faced with competition. Up until about four years ago the city could set whatever electrical rates it wanted to because it was unregulated. Now we provide a cost effectiveness because we compared ourselves to what other utilities were doing but we were still higher. So about four years ago we cut rates considerably and now we are extremely competitive and in fact we are lower on our rates across the board with the exception of PSO and PSO is very close to where we are.

“We are going to do well in the deregulation environment and the reason I believe that is because of all the excellent work that has been done by staff, the Energy Advisory Board and the former commissioners and mayors who worked on this.”

Talking about challenges ahead, Leonard said, “First I see one of the primary responsibilities is the economic growth of our community. What we’ve seen most recently on some prospects is that we’ve got to be a community that is attractive to outside businesses.

“They are concerned not only what kind of incentives you might give them, and I think that is pretty far down the list of things they’d like to see community. They are concerned about education, housing, telecommunications — how we communicate and what quality we have here. They are concerned about diversity, and about whether or not the community they are looking at is a community with vision — a community with a plan and a community that is working towards that vision and that plan.

“It is a challenge to keep dealing with each of these issues, because they are all relevant to our economic growth. Economic growth is a pretty hard yard stick to pick up. Even if we never got a new job or had a new business come in, because of the work that we have done in these areas, we have made our community a better place for the people who are here already and that is very important to the overall success.”

Annexation

Asked about the advantages and challenges of the upcoming proposed annexation (a public meeting is set for 5:30 p.m., Monday on this annexation).

Leonard said, “The main advantage is that it puts us in a position to manage the growth that we are going to have as a community. The fact is that we have a lot of nice homes built outside of Ponca City. But some of the streets the folks live on are not as nice as the streets in Ponca City.

“Some of them live in areas that are served by rural water. Rural water does a great job but their primary purpose was to deliver potable water, as a result they don’t have enough size or pressure to maintain effective fire protection in some of these areas.”

Leonard said, “We are already providing primary police and fire protection to these areas. They would get response within the city limits within about three minutes and five and to seven minutes in some the annexation areas we are looking at. That will always be the case because you can’t wait for a volunteer fire department to show up.”

He continued, “One of the economic advantages to Ponca City is that we show we have some growth in this millennium and we look at the census 2000. That growth will help to generate additional revenue in the way of grants that we could be eligible for.”

About advantages for those being annexed, Leonard said, “There may be some instances where some of the utilities such as water and waste water costs are lower because folks are living in the city limits.” Leonard also indicated the city would be providing trash collection.

Poised For Growth

About improving infrastructure in the City, Leonard said, “We are ideally poised for growth. We have capacity in water, waste water, electrical and our streets are in top notch condition throughout the community and the solid waste capacity at the landfill has been expanded. Our infrastructure is in the best shape it has ever been in and probably better than most other communities.”

Capital Improvements

Leonard told about recent capital improvements and acknowledged all of them were not started in his term.

The new sewer plant is expected to be on line by early next year and recently completed was a million dollar sub station that reinforces the power supply to the industrial park and helps balance the load around the community. This will reduce the incidents of power outages, Leonard said.

“The community has spoken loud and clear about the Civic Center and the Fire Station and as a result of that we are going to have a facility that is really one of the exceptional ones in the state and maybe in the nation. We’ve taken a structure that was built in 1917 and 1922 and taking it and creating a modern up-to-date state-of-the-art telecommunications, business and community center. It will last the community for a long, long time to come and be a center piece for the downtown area. I think it will encourage development and renovation in the downtown area.”

Numerous street projects have been completed during the last year and a half that are being constructed, are on the drawing board or have been completed. Some of these include John Street, two-thirds of Hartford, Fifth Street and Union Street.

Currently Ash Street is being realigned and Waverly is in process. Waverly will be four-laned to South Avenue.

City Calendar

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.

Anytime

FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).

Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street.

Today

Ponca City Community Concert featuring Roslyn Kind, vocalist, 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium.

Monday

Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Wednesday

Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue Suite 305.

Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street.

Downtown Christmas tree lighting and caroling, 6 p.m., Centennial Plaza.

November 24-Dec. 31

Festival of Angels, Holiday Lighting Celebration, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly.

November 25

Pioneer Woman 10K Run.

Ponca City American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue.

November 26

Freelance Photographer Allen Davis, formerly from Blackwell, will sign keepsake copies of his “The Old Mill 2000 Calendar,” and discuss landscape, wildlife and travel photography, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

November 30

“Discussing Women’s Health Issues with Your Young Daughter, 6:30-8 p.m., Ponca City Library Programming Room.

December 1

Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

December 2

Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information 762-9053 or 762-7360.

December 3

Historic Preservation Panel, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305.

Ponca City Fire Station No. 1 Open House, 2-4 p.m.

Millennium Holiday Parade, 7 p.m., in Ponca City, on Grand Avenue, between Oak Street and Fifth Street, more information contact Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432 or Main Street Authority 763-8042.

December 4

Christian Motorcycle Association, 8 a.m., Western Sizzlin’, Ponca City.

Join RSVP Volunteers for old-fashioned Christmas Open House, 2-4 p.m., refreshments, string popcorn, music, bring an ornament to share an old-fashioned tree-trimming, at new location, 113 North Fourth Street.

Michael Wallis, author of “The Real Wild West, The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West,” autographing, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

Millennium Ball, Marland Mansion.

December 5

Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs Annual Holiday Open House and “A Garden of Gifts’ Bazaar, 1-5 p.m., Cann Memorial Garden Center, 1500 East Grand Avenue.

Panhellenic Tour.

United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Christmas Party, 2-4 p.m., Conoco Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street.

Carole Suggs Bender, Po-Hi Class of 1970, autographing “Bob Gibson: I Came For to Sing,” 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

“Once Upon A Child,” presented by Silvertones (Senior Adult Choir) 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, admission free.

December 6

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Central Avenue.

December 7

Planning Commission Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Central Avenue.

December 8

Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314.

Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue.

Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, 7:30 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates.

December 9

Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.

Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin’.

December 10

Historic House Tour.

December 11

Hospice of Ponca City Holiday Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church.

Tulsa Attorney, William Bernhardt, bestselling author of numerous “legal thrillers” autographing “The Midnight Before Christmas,” 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

December 12

“Jingle Bells,” a Christmas musical presented by the elementary choirs (grades 1-6 of First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church.

Silver Bells and Diamonds Concert, Poncan Theatre.

December 13

Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

December 14

Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue.

Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue.

AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center.

Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.

McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library.

Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road.

December 15

Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305.

Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library.

Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue.

December 16

Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center. 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Martha Gilliam’s taste tempting samples from her new cookbook, “Back on the Range,” while husband Les Gilliam entertains with songs from his tapes and CD’s, both will autograph, 7-9 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

KLVV 88.7 FM and the Northwest Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Christmas Concert featuring 4HIM, a Contemporary Christian Group, 7 p.m., Enid’s Mark Price Arena, tickets available Nov. 11 at Master’s Touch, call 767-1400 for more information.

December 17

Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305.

Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Central Avenue.

December 18

Hometown Christmas Review, Poncan Theatre.

December 19

“Journey of Hope, The Birth of A Savior,” Christmas Spectacular, presented by Adult Choir and Orchestra, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, admission free.

December 20

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Central Avenue.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Lori White, 767-1668 for additional information.

December 21

DAV, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street.

Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome.

December 24

Christmas Eve Vesper Service, 5:50 p.m., First Baptist Church.

December 27

Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

December 30

KLVV 88.7 FM, the Millennium Commission, and area church youth groups present Big Tent Revival, Contemporary Christian Group, in concert, 7:30 p.m., Ponca City Hutchins Auditorium Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, admission free, call 767-1400 for more information.

Argus Hamilton, Poncan Theatre, Ponca City.

December 31

100 Years on Broadway, 8:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, Ponca City.

Millennium Celebration, Downtown Ponca City.

100 Years of Broadway Will Be Spectacular Musical

“100 Years of Broadway” charts the history of American Musical Comedy in song in a spectacular “sold-out” show slated at the Poncan Theatre at 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve.

Anne Rardin

Anne Rardin, a doctoral student in musical arts at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, is coming home to play her violin in the orchestra performing for this special event. Anne is part of one of the many family groupings who will be featured that evening. She’ll play in a show compiled by her mother, Leslie, in which her brother John is singing.

Anne has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N. Y. She also attended the University of Texas in Austin, majoring in violin performance, and the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, as well as the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Mich. She is on the faculty at California State University, Northridge.

Not “just” a classicist, Anne has been a member of many jazz ensembles and has done studio orchestra work with Julie Andrews, Willie Nelson, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and many other performers. None of these glowing credits have lessened Anne’s loyalty to her hometown of Ponca City and to the music clubs and teachers here who started her on her way she said. Several times she has returned to Oklahoma to appear with local artists in such fund raisers as “The Gift of Willie Cry,” the show which celebrated Ponca City’s centennial and helped raise money to restore the Poncan Theatre.

Brant Bayless

Brant Bayless, currently living and teaching in Logan, Utah, as an Artist-in-Residence at Utah State University, is coming home to play his viola in the orchestra for “100 Years of Broadway.”

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Dolan Bayless, Brant was reared in Ponca City. His parents now reside in Lake Jackson, Texas. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Brant’s principal teachers have been Pinchas Zukerman, Patinka Kopec, and Michael Kimber. This season he will make his Wigmore Hall (London) debut, participate in a tour of the west coast as part of the Community Concerts series, and will release his third CD on the VOX Classics label. He’ll be playing with his regular group, the Arcata Quartette, who are all part of the Artists-in-Residence program at Utah State.

In addition to his work as a violist, Brant recently became interim conductor of the Utah State University Symphony and he continues to write the Arcata’s program annotations, featured in their CD releases.

The “100 Years of Broadway” orchestra will be conducted by Dr. William T. McConnell Jr. of Tulsa, in a program researched and compiled by local musician Leslie Rardin. Showing once only at 8:30 p.m. New Year’s eve, the entertainment will feature hit songs from 10 decades of Broadway musicals. Conoco, Home National Bank and Smith Furnishings are sponsoring this special occasion.

Annette Hunt

Annette Hunt, daughter of Robert E. and Carolyn E. McClung, and wife of professional guitarist John D. Hunt, will be singing in the event. The show at the Poncan Theatre features a 28-piece orchestra and a host of professional and semi-professional singers.

Annette was a member of Northern Oklahoma College’s Roustabouts when they toured Russia and Romania. She has sung in Ponca Playhouse productions of “Man of La Mancha,” “The Sound of Music,” “Nunsense,” “Oliver!” “Company,” and, most recently, played Yum-Yum in “The Mikado.” She also appeared both years as the leading lady in Ponca City’s centennial musical “The Gift of Willie Cry,” and has sung in “Taste and Tasteless.”

She has been an active community volunteer for such organizations as Professionals Today, the Noon Lions Club, Partners in Education and the Ponca City Literacy Council.

Marie Beyer

Eva Marie Beyer will be singing in the new century as part of the cast of “100 Years of Broadway.” Marie was the conductor of “Guys and Dolls” at Northern Oklahoma College, of the Ponca City Area Chamber Orchestra’s Christmas Gala, and of “The Seven Last Words of Christ” with the Ponca City Area Chorale. Marie graduated from the Ponca City High School in 1994.

She has also directed, coached or provided piano accompaniment for a number of area musicals. As a singer, she will be remembered for her work as Katisha in “The Mikado” last spring at the Ponca Playhouse, Bloody Mary in “South Pacific” at NOC, and significant roles in “Once Upon A Mattress,” “Company,” and “A Christmas Carol.”

Gary Stephens

Gary Stephens has been singing all his life, first with his mother in the small Churches of Christ the family attended, and later in every school choir available to him from elementary school through college. He will be adding his voice to Ponca City’s millennium musical on New Year’s Eve.

He and his family have lived in Ponca City since 1977, and for over 20 years he has sung with assorted civic projects and his church, First Christian. He went to New York with the Carnegie Chorale to sing in Carnegie Hall in 1995; he recorded a song written by Neva Balduff and Lowell Betow in 1997 which is still available for Christmas each year, and each year he sings with “Taste and Tasteless.”

In college, he toured with the Acapella Choir of Abilene Christian College many times and was to have sung with them when they entertained troops in Europe, but Viet Nam intervened and while the choir sang in Europe, Gary was in boot camp.

Many talented residents and former residents are working together to provide a spectacular evening of entertainment — one sure to live in the memories of those lucky enough to attend the show.

Public Hearing Monday Involves City Annexation

By BOB PATTERSON

News City Editor

A public hearing to receive public comments on an ordinance that would extend the corporate limits of the City of Ponca City will be held by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners Monday night.

The hearing will be as part of the regular city commission meeting set to begin at 5:30 p.m., in the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

A number of other items are on the agenda, including a consent agenda, and several new items of business. The commissioners will also meet as members of the Ponca City Utility Authority and as the Ponca City Development Authority.

The public hearing is scheduled right after the consent agenda, commissioners’ comments and city manager’s report.

Areas included in question for annexation include west of Flormable, south of West Highland Extension to West South Avenue extension; an area west of L.A. Cann Drive that extends north of Lake Ponca, to Coleman Road, west to North Waverly Street extended and along Hubbard Road; and an area along the Arkansas River bordered on the south, to Riverside, and including areas in the Lake Ponca Dam vicinity, and west back to Kygar Road, Pecan Road and South Fourteenth Street.

New business on the agenda includes the scope and planning process defined in the “Revitalizing City Government” study presentation. It involves a request for a highly efficient, low cost city government, as well as meeting the expectations of the city’s mission statement and strategic goal No. 8.

Another item includes revisions to the commission policy statement concerning credit card use and application.

Also on new business will be an agreement in aid of economic development between the city and the PCDA and Pioneer Transit Inc. The agreement clarifies the duties of the three groups involved, concerning fuel services and fees, vehicle maintenance and fees, and the installation of an overhead garage door at the site of the transit system, Darr School Building No. 5.

Commissioners will take up an Oklahoma Trails Grant Application concerning the rehabilitation of a walking trail at the Marland Estate.

Commissioners will also consider an agreement on architectural/engineering services on the renovation and building of the Civic Center Renovation Project.

An inspection agreement on the Waverly Street project, from Hartford Avenue to Industrial Boulevard, awaits action by the commissioners, and is on the new business agenda as well.

There is an emergency item placed on the new business, concerning the installation of a new boiler at the Cultural Center.

Also on the new business agenda is a committee recommendation to purchase a mower for Wentz Camp.

The consent agenda includes a resolution amending the operating budgets of various city funds for fiscal year 1999-2000, a bid committee report on the purchase of a greens mower for the Public Works Department, a bid committee report on a recommendation for the purchase of a mower for Cann Estate, and consideration of allowing Ponca City Country Club to burn brush within the city limits.

The PCUA will have an item of new business, including a contract for relocation of city-owned electric facilities that will involve work on the relocation of U.S. 177.

The PCUA consent agenda includes a change order on the L.A. Cann Drive/Turkey Creek sewer relocation project, and authorization to purchase right of way for the project.

The PCDA will take up an agreement in aide of economic development between the city, PCDA and Pioneer Transit Inc., which is relative to the commission action.

School Calendar

Po-Hi

Nov. 22

National Guard representative, main lobby, 11 a.m.

Panic performance, Howell Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Nov. 23

Panic performance, 7 p.m.

Nov. 24-26

No school for Thanksgiving Break.

Argus Hamilton Appearance Tickets Go On Sale Monday

In May of 1969, a young “son of a preacher man” walked across the graduation stage at Po-Hi. Today he is known as comedian Argus Hamilton, but his 69 classmates know him better as “Jimmy.” Now, thirty years later, Argus will be “on stage” at the Poncan Theatre to perform for his “hometown” during the Millennium Celebration. Argus is the son of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Argus J. Hamilton. The Rev. Dr. Hamilton is a former pastor of First United Methodist Church in Ponca City.

Argus will be entertaining Ponca Citians on Thursday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre. Tickets for this performance go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22 in the lobby of Home National Bank, located at the corner of Second Street and Grand Avenue. Ticket prices will be $15 and $10 and will be available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Oklahoma born and bred, Argus Hamilton has been dubbed “the Will Rogers of the Baby Boom” by actor Robin Williams. Like the great cowboy philosopher, Hamilton splits his time between live comedy performances and writing a daily newspaper column. Count on him for the fastest, funniest jokes on news and current events said a spokesperson.

Following graduation in 1976 from the University of Oklahoma Hamilton went to Los Angeles, Calif. and quickly became a nightly performer at the world-famous Comedy Store on Sunset Boulevard. Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store, was responsible for giving Argus his start in 1976.

In 1980, Johnny Carson gave Argus his first network TV break, and Argus has since appeared on the air with Johnny 25 times. Argus has made appearances on many comedy and talk shows, including starring as host of an NBC Thanksgiving special, “the Comedy Store’s 15th Anniversary.” He’s also been seen commenting on the news for “The Today Show”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “Extra”, “Nightline” and CNN.

Always in demand as a dinner speaker, Argus travels extensively to entertain at corporate, charity and organizational events. Argus has regularly starred in Las Vegas at the Dunes and the Golden Nugget. When in Los Angeles, he can be seen nightly at The Comedy Store, working out his newest material.

Argus Hamilton’s material is always up-to-the minute, continuously evolving with the day’s news reports. His latest jokes are published Monday through Friday as a daily column in Oklahoma City’s “The Daily Oklahoman.” Excerpts from Argus’ column are carried daily by the Los Angeles Times in the “Laugh Lines” feature. Dozens of others papers pick up the excerpts as well, including the San Francisco Chronicle and the Fresno Bee. Like his comic idols, Will Rogers, Bob Hope and Johnny Carson, Argus has an uncanny knack for extracting punch lines from the headlines. His clean, topical act makes him a favorite of all audiences.

Tickets for Argus’ Dec. 30 performance, sponsored by the Millennium Commission, are expected to go fast. Make plans now to see Ponca City’s own Argus Hamilton!

Fairfax Hospital Receives Quality Award

FAIRFAX — Fairfax Memorial Hospital recently received the 1999 Quality Award from the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality (OFMQ), the state’s quality improvement and peer review organization.

The award was presented Oct. 29 at the foundation’s annual regional conference in Tulsa.

Each year, the foundation honors Oklahoma hospitals that have demonstrated outstanding work in their participation in OFMQ Quality Improvement Projects.

“This award represents a significant accomplishment in health care because it focuses totally on the quality of care for Medicare patients,” said Jim Williams, OFMQ’s president and chief executive officer. “The hospitals have chosen to implement these quality improvement efforts because they believe in providing the best care possible for their patients.”

OFMQ provides the hospitals with a plan and start-up materials to implement a particular project relating to health concerns of Medicare beneficiaries. Physicians and staff at the facility then work to carry out those quality improvement projects.

Fairfax was honored for its work in OFMQ’s preventive vaccine, community acquired pneumonia and cooperative cardiovascular projects.

OFMQ is a federally contracted, nonprofit organization that works to safeguard the quality of health care in Oklahoma by collaborating with hospitals, physicians, managed care organizations and other medical professionals and consumers.

Five Chamber Members Nominated for Board Posts

Five Chamber members have been nominated for three-year terms on the Board of Directors according to 2000 Nominating Committee Chairman Barry Bickle. If elected, the candidates will take their Board positions effective Jan. 1, 2000.

Those nominated are: James M. Bailey, attorney; Mark Detten, Home National Bank; Garry England, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center; Carla O’Neill, Carla’s Hallmark; and Debbi Weatherly, Cable One.

As dictated by the Chamber’s By-Laws, the membership is hereby notified of the names of persons nominated for directors and the fight of petition as hereinafter provided.

Additional names of candidates for directors can be nominated by petition bearing the signatures of at least fifteen (15) members in good standing of the Chamber, together with the signature of the person so nominated, indicating his or her acceptance to serve if elected. The determination of the Nominating Committee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final. Deadline for nominations by petition is 5 p.m., Dec. 1, 1999.

If no petition is filed, the nominations shall be closed and the above-nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected.

Nominating Committee members include Chamber Chairman of the Board Craig Myers and Chamber Chairman-Elect Barry Bickle, as dictated by the organization’s by-laws, as well as current Board members Dolley Rolland and Mike Engster and three members of the Chamber who are not directors — Dick Stone, Lori Nuzum and Ron Stevens.

For more information, contact the Chamber office at 765-4400.

Two Chamber Award Nominations Due Soon

Nominations for two Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Awards, the Outstanding Citizen and the Community Service Award, are due to the Chamber office by Dec. 10. Nomination forms for these awards are available at the Chamber office.

The nominations are due in early this year as the awards will be given at the annual banquet, which is set for Jan. 6. U.S. Sen. Don Nickles is the keynote speaker for the banquet.

All nominations should be mailed or delivered to the attention of Jerry Evans, Outstanding Citizen’s Chairman, in care of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1109, Ponca City, 74692.

Outstanding Citizen

Criteria for the Outstanding Citizen award is that the person must be a member of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and currently reside in the Ponca City area. The recipient should have achieved significant and general recognition as an outstanding community leader, not limited to the year in which the award is made.

The person should be recognized for having made significant contributions to the community in more than one endeavor. The current chairman, staff of the Chamber, elected public officials including, city, county state or federal will not be considered for selection.

Community Service Award

The Community Service Award will also be given again at this year’s banquet. The award is designed to honor persons who have made significant contributions to the community during the last few years and is designed to acknowledge the hard work of individuals or those who have made distinguished accomplishment over a short period of time.

New Ornament Available From The Poncan Theatre

A new ornament commemorating the Arcade Hotel will be marketed this Christmas in Ponca City. Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan Theatre, says the ornament is part of a series commissioned by the Poncan. “Since the first ornament was unveiled four years ago, we’ve added to the series every year,” he says. The Arcade Hotel ornament will be available at Christy’s Gift Shop and at the Poncan Theatre.

The Arcade Hotel ornament is one of a group that represent buildings that are part of Ponca City’s history. The Poncan Theatre itself was the first of the group. The Poncan also offered a representation of the Civic Center. Wessel says, “the Arcade ornament is richly designed. It captures the depth of the building and its handsome arched front very nicely. And it shows an important part of the legend of the city, a part that many, many folks still remember.”

The Arcade Hotel was a prominent and prestigious part of the growth of the town. It was located on the southwest corner at First and Grand, and for many years was home to Lew Wentz, to E.W. Marland, and others. Wessel says the Arcade was a special place for historians of the Poncan, because the vaudeville performers who came to Ponca City by rail would often stay at the Arcade after their shows at the theatre. The Arcade was razed in January 1974, and remnants of the decor still survive around the city.

Audrey Schmitz, the designer and maker of the ornament, is on the faculty of NOC in Tonkawa. She and her husband also operate a frame shop and photography studio in downtown Tonkawa. Schmitz has crafted the entire series of Poncan ornaments. The process has several steps, including a sketch of the ornament, crafting the ornament in clay, making a mold of the design, then reproducing the design and firing it. She also colors the clay and for some ornaments adds additional color to the basic product.

The first in the Poncan’s series of ornaments was the original image of the theatre facade, still the most popular of the group. Others include the Civic Center and a view of the rosette window at the front of the theatre.

The ornaments will be available at the theatre and at Christy’s by Thanksgiving. For information, patrons may call the gift shop at 765-3800 or at the Poncan Theatre at 765-0943.

Dozen Inmates From County’s District Court Seeking Parole

LEXINGTON — Several Oklahoma inmates will be considered next month for parole by the State of Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.

The meeting will be held on Dec. 7, 8, 9 and 10 at the Joseph Harp Correctional Center here. Daily meetings will begin at 8 a.m. each day, with the exception of Tuesday, Dec. 7, when the meeting will begin at 11 a.m., and all meeting dates, times and places are subject to change.

All offenders who have been convicted of violent offenses and who are eligible for parole will be subject to a two-stage parole hearing process, as a result of a legislative change so victims and district attorneys will not have to attend the parole hearing as often as in the past. The procedures have been sent to all district attorneys and victim/witness coordinators.

Comments concerning any inmate on the docket must be submitted in writing and be received by the Pardon and Parole Board at 4040 North Lincoln, Suite 219, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73105-5221 no later than noon Tuesday, Nov. 30. The phone number is 405-427-8601.

The following inmates sentenced from the District Courts of Kay County are scheduled on the regular parole docket:

Jerry W. Campbell, incarcerated since September 1999 and serving a four-year sentence on a charge of delivering or furnishing alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years old.

Alvin M. Collins, incarcerated since January 1999 and serving a five-year sentence on a charge of second-degree burglary.

Johnny L. Cook, incarcerated since January 1997 and serving a 20-year sentence with 10 years suspended on a charge of robbery with a dangerous weapon.

William S. Gordon, incarcerated since September 1999 and serving a seven-year sentence on a charge of uttering a forged instrument.

Derrick R. Humphries, incarcerated since August 1999 and serving a five-year sentence with two years suspended on a charge of injury to a minor child.

Carl S. Johnson, incarcerated since August 1990 and serving a 30-year sentence on a charge of uttering a forged instrument after two former felony convictions.

John P. Langley, incarcerated since September 1999 and serving a 10-year sentence with eight years suspended on a charge of first-degree manslaughter.

James W. Liles III, incarcerated since November 1994 and serving a 13-year sentence on a charge of second-degree burglary after former felony conviction.

Adam M. Quilimaco, incarcerated since September 1998 and serving a 15-year sentence with 10 years suspended on a charge of robbery.

Kenneth F. Rosicka II, incarcerated since September 1999 and serving a seven-year sentence on a charge of uttering a forged instrument.

Alfred J. Sindelar, incarcerated since January 1999 and serving a four-year sentence on a charge of driving while intoxicated, subsequent offense.

Wesley E. Swygert, incarcerated since April 1999 and serving a 10-year sentence with seven years suspended on a charge of robbery with a firearm.

Worries Increase As New Millennium Gets Closer

Editor’s Note: This is a series regarding the millennium madness that is sweeping the nation, in order to distinguish fact from fiction, in an effort to inform the public of the preparations which have taken place in Ponca City.

By Patti Pfeiffer

Special to the News

The closer it gets the more attention and worries “the Y2K bug” is causing. From television to radio and newspapers, advertisements and now movies, the warnings and advice regarding the fictional bug has the world frantically trying to rid itself of the pest before its day of arrival, before its possible invasion.

According to the American Heritage dictionary, a millennium is “a span of 1,000 years; a hoped-for period of joy, serenity, prosperity and justice.” Therefore the term Y2K (shorthand reference to the year 2000) should refer to new beginnings, the dawning of a new era. However this new year, this new period in time brings with it a more negative connotation, one that warns of possible gloom and doom.

The problem associated with the new millennium, Y2K, began years ago with the birth of the computer age. In an attempt to cut cost computer programmers, wanting to save on the internal computer chip’s memory, cut corners by using two digit years (99) instead of four (1999).

This two digit coding system was also used in embedded chips which in one way or another affects the every day life of almost everyone. For example these chips are contained in electronic equipment, air conditioning and heating systems, and in some newer model vehicles, to name just a few.

It is only now with the approach of the new century that this two digit dating system has presented a problem. When clocks chime midnight on Dec. 31 computers, using only the last two digits of the year, will not be able to distinguish between the years 1900 and 2000. This may pose a problem for those computer systems that are date sensitive and which have not accordingly been corrected. This is what has affectionately been labeled the “millennium bug.”

Unfortunately not only computers but any electronic item which uses an embedded computer chip may adversely be affected by the bug. However with time and effort, most of these items can be adjusted for a four digit year.

That is the pesty little problem in a nutshell. Since discovery of the glitch several years ago, people world-wide have been in a race against the clock attempting to eradicate the Y2K bug before it ever hatches.

Publicity and information of the Y2K bug and the possible problems which may arise have sent a wave of panic throughout the country which has taken an emotional, mental, spiritual toll on many people, in many different ways.

Because of religious teachings, some Christians are concerned and/or convinced that this new millennium will be the beginning of the end for the world. However, that point of view is not shared by the president of the Ponca City Ministerial Alliance.

“Until the gospel is preached to ends of the world, Jesus Christ will not return and that has not been done yet and I feel He will not return until that is accomplished,” says Pastor Blaine Herron. “There are a lot of gloom and doom prophets out there but Jesus told us never to be afraid and if people are living right then they don’t have anything to worry about.”

The Pastor himself is not expecting any major events to occur during the onset of the new millennium but that in itself concerns him.

“I think that this may lull people into indifference, give them a false sense of security and 18 months down the road if something does happen they will not be ready,” Herron says.

Over the past few months concerns over Y2K have mounted and the emotional and mental impact can be detected at local counselor offices throughout Ponca City.

“We have had a fairly significant number of people suggest concerns and anxiety in anticipation of what Y2K will mean and bring,” says the Clinical Director of Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center Leonard Williams.

According to Williams, clients concerns fall mainly into two major categories: financial and airline safety.

Although the clients may differ, the worries are the same across town at a private counselor’s office.

“The last two months more and more clients have mentioned Y2K and worries of being without water and food and all that we are so used,” licensed professional counselor Jan Matheson says. “This just shows our dependency on others to provide for us instead of being self-reliant therefore trust is a big issue.”

Both counselors point to the publicity as underlining cause of all the negative feelings and fears regarding the new millennium.

“It is like any other phenomenon or fad all the build-up, the movies, all the media and hype tend to shape people’s minds as to what is going to happen, and all the attention given has been potential negatives versus positives,” says Williams. “All we have heard is that planes are going to crash, cars will not start and toasters will fall off counters. That all shapes people’s psyche.”

Although she shares his opinion as to the negative publicity Matheson feels it is not one thing but a combination that has caused all the Y2K worries.

“While the media has a lot to do with the worries some people are fearful because of religious beliefs and feel it is the end of time because of church teachings. Then there are others whom do not have any information and just get it as it is passed around.”

The counselor herself has no fears or worries concerning the upcoming year and is eager to remind people of the endless hours, months and years of preparation that has been afforded to the Y2K effort.

“It has been known for 1,000 years that this was going to happen so many people have made much money solving problems related to the new millenniums’ arrival so we are prepared as much as we can be for any new year.”

Next: The Y2K Status of Local Emergency Centers.

Braman Craft Show Saturday

BRAMAN — The 19th annual Braman Craft Show will be held next Saturday in the Braman High School Gymnasium, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The craft show will coincide with the community’s annual holiday parade, which is always held the Saturday following Thanksgiving.

Spokesmen from Braman said, as always, they appreciate the support of their community from area residents and they invited everyone to spend the day in Braman and enjoy the festivities.

Wooden crafts, baked items, candles, clothing, Christmas decorations and many other handmade goods are among the things that will be available. Many shoppers take advantage of the Braman show for their holiday shopping.

DEATHS

Juanita Mae James
John Patrick Carpenter
Richard A. Keller
Josephine Grace Locke
Donald P. Stockstill
Martha A. Wheeler
Virginia Louise Bridgen

Juanita Mae James

NEWKIRK — Juanita Mae James, resident of Newkirk, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. She was 78.

Graveside service has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22 in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, Ponca City, with the Rev. Ron Fleig, minister of the Arkansas City New Life Fellowship officiating. Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk, is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m., and Monday from 8 a.m. until noon.

Juanita Mae James was born Jan. 6, 1921 at Faulkner, Kan., the daughter of Harry and Mamie Frances (Weathers) Swanson. She grew up in the Geuda Springs area and attended Lone Star Rural School and Geuda Springs High School.

During World War II she worked at Boeing Aircraft Plant in Wichita, and later she worked as a waitress. While in Wichita she and Eugene James were married, and they made their home in Wichita for a time before moving to Texas. In the 1950’s they moved to Denver. Mr. James died in 1980. After her husband’s death she moved to Newkirk where she has since resided.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Heritage Club and AARP. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, table games and TV game shows.

She is survived by her step-mother, Pearl Swanson of Arkansas City; four brothers, Fred Swanson, Richard Swanson and Arthur Swanson, all of Arkansas City and Francis Swanson of Geuda Springs; three sisters, Freeda Orduns of Omaha, Neb., Fern Tweedy of Arkansas City and Sally Morgan of Golden, Mo., and numerous nephews and nieces.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Swanson and Mamie Swanson Whindham, and one brother, Ted Swanson.

Honorary casket bearers are David Dowell, Bob Coffee, and nephews, Nick Hutchinson, Larry Swanson, Phil Gottlob, Gary Swanson, Dean Swanson and Jerry Swanson.

A memorial fund has been established with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for cancer research. Contributions may be made through Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk 74647-0468.

John Patrick Carpenter

PERRY — John Patrick Carpenter, longtime resident of the Red Rock community, died Nov. 19, 1999 in Perry. He was 86.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at the First Baptist Church in Red Rock, officiated by Cliff Fite of Ponca City. Burial will be at Red Rock Cemetery in Red Rock, directed by Brown-Sisson Funeral Home, Perry.

John Patrick Carpenter was born in Red Rock, Okla. on April 8, 1913 to John Logan and Grace Dunavan Carpenter. He was raised in Red Rock where his father owned a hardware store. He was a graduate of the Red Rock High School and also graduated from Oklahoma A&M College.

John and Vera Isabel Holland were united in marriage on July 23, 1937 in Perry. He then served on the Red Rock School Board for 22 years and was a member of the Red Rock Baptist Church and the Red Rock Masonic Lodge. John also served on the OSU Board of Regents for 10 years and was a member of the board for Noble County ASC office.

His wife, Vera Isabel, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his son, Thomas Carpenter of Blackwell; a daughter, Sharon Bentley of Tulsa; four grandchildren and one step-sister, Carol Garcia of Las Vegas, Nev.

In addition to his wife, John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace Carpenter.

Richard A. Keller

Richard A. Keller, Ponca City resident, died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 18, 1999 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was 76.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 22, 1999, at the Community Christian Church with the Rev. Wayne Majors officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Richard Keller was born April 6, 1923 in Eureka, Kan., the son of James Oliver and Anna (Lazzers) Keller. The family lived in Kansas and Arkansas before moving to the Bartlesville, Okla. area. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps with the 390th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron during World War II. He was honorably discharged in July 1943. Following his discharge, he attended the Pittsburg State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kan. and earned his high school equivalency.

Mr. Keller worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in Wyoming and the Santa Fe Railroad in Fort Worth, Texas for many years. He also worked in the shipyards in Southern California.

On Sept. 2, 1964 he was married to Florence Mae Jackson in Dewey, Okla. The couple made their home in Dewey. Following the death of his wife in November of 1996 he moved to Ponca City.

He enjoyed fishing, music and dancing.

Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Lewis, of Ponca City; three stepchildren, Richard Lee Shull, Linda Sue Werts, and Lewis E. Shull, all of Bartlesville; two brothers, Bill Keller of Fort Worth and Roland Keller of Dewey; two sisters, Eva Achamire of Fort Worth and Doris Stott of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Wayne Keller and John Keller.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Raindrops Child Loss Support group in care of Hospice of Ponca City, Inc., 1904 North Union No. 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

Following the service, the family will be hosting a meal for family friends at the church.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

The family will be at the Kevin Lewis home, 1709 Monument.

Obituaries

Josephine Grace Locke

NEWKIRK — Josephine Grace Locke, former longtime Newkirk resident, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 at her home in Jones, Okla. She was 83.

The funeral has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22 in Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel with Danny W. Cornish, minister of the Newkirk Church of Christ officiating. Burial is to follow in Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m., and Monday beginning at 8 a.m.

Josephine Grace Locke was born Jan. 6, 1916 east of Ponca City, the daughter of Robert and Isabelle (Caldwell) Wiseman. She grew up in the rural area and attended Charley Creek and Enterprise rural schools.

On Sept. 11, 1934 she and Myrl Emmitt Locke were married at Silverdale, Kan. They established their home on a farm east of Newkirk in the Sweetwater Community. In 1971 when the Kaw Lake Association purchased their property, they relocated to Bear Creek Estates. In 1988 they moved into Newkirk. Mr. Locke died Dec. 9, 1990. In 1991 she moved to Ponca City, moving to Jones in November 1997 to make her home with her daughter.

She was a longtime member of the Sweetwater Social Club, and she attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ponca City. She enjoyed painting in all mediums, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Faye and Roy Youngblood of Jones; one son and his wife, Keith and LaFaun Locke of Newkirk; two granddaughters and their husbands, Teresa and Les Oldham of Choctaw and Cindy and Terry Hayes of Jones; one grandson and his wife, Steven and Tonya Locke of Ponca City; one foster grandson and his wife, Joe and Jodi Patterson of Farmersville, La.; three sisters, Rose Reeves, Lillie Spencer and Rena Hernandez, all of Ponca City; one brother, Charles Wiseman of Canyon Lake, Calif.; three great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, John and Jim Wiseman and one grandson, Myrl Dean Youngblood.

A memorial fund has been established with Hospice Quality Care, Inc. Contributions may be made through Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk 74647-0468.

The family will be at 1413 Cleary Drive in Ponca City.

paid obituary

Donald P. Stockstill

Donald P. Stockstill, former Ponca City resident, died Monday, November 8, 1999 at the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 67.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999 in the Ponca City I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Heyer officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Born May 17, 1932 in Alden, Kan., he was the son of J. Muller and Olive Elizabeth (Potter) Stockstill. He grew up in the Wichita area and graduated from the Chaney, Kan. high school.

He was married to Joanne Inez Snavely Richards on March 13, 1955 in Chaney, Kan. Mr. Stockstill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1955 and served as a submarine radioman until retiring in May 1973. In 1976 the family moved to Ponca City. He worked as the NJROTC instructor at Po-Hi and then as an electrician for the Ponca City schools until retiring in 1983. Following his retirement, the couple sold their home and traveled throughout the United States in their motor home.

Surviving are three sons, Robert D. Stockstill of Houston, Texas, Dean R. Stockstill of Orlando, Fla., and Dane and his wife, Darcy Stockstill of Concord, N.C.; his mother, Olive Stockstill of Nashville, Tenn.; and one brother, Richard Stockstill of Franklin, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife, father and one son, Tracy Stockstill.

paid obituary

Services Pending

Martha A. Wheeler

Martha A. Wheeler, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 84. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home, and will be announced later.

Virginia Louise Bridgen

Virginia Louise Brigden, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 in the Grace Living Center in Edmond. She was 91. Funeral arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, and will be announced later.

NEWS BRIEFS

Support Sought — Supporters of Dr. Bob Gibson can ask that his license be reinstated by calling State Senator Muegge 405-521-5628 or Senator Harrison at 405-521-5581 asking for their support.

Weather Lab! Forecasts, current conditions, special statements, weather folklore. Free! 762-9999. adv.

Pioneer Woman Afghan — The perfect gift in Navy, Williamsburg Blue, Hunter Green and Burgundy. United Methodist Women’s Missionary Project. Call 765-0157, 762-1429 or 762-1681. We will deliver.

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. 765-

9689. adv.

Class of 1960 — A 40th reunion planning meeting for members of the Ponca City High School graduating class of 1960 will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Motor Bank.

Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv.

Christmas Gift — Christmas is just around the corner and the Screen Print Shop at the Opportunity Center can design that special gift.

Grass Fire — A man reported to the Communications Center at 4:08 p.m. Friday that a grass fire was burning 3.5 miles south of U.S. 60 on Oklahoma 156. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department was notified and handled the situation.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Conoco, South Waverly Street and West South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:22 p.m. Friday that a subject had driven off heading west on U.S. 60 without paying for $5.07 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Citian Scheduled for Transplant — Rodney Balthrop will undergo a kidney transplant operation Monday, Nov. 22 in Wichita. The donor will be his sister, Susan Behara. A medical fund to help defray expenses has been established at Pioneer Bank and donations may be sent to the bank, in care of Paula Coppock, 1223 East Highland, Ponca City, OK 74601, or to Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, Ponca City, OK 74601. For more information, contact Jim Chambers, 1500 Monument Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 or 762-2247.

Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Osage Street at 4:20 p.m. Friday that a 29-year-old man was being held for possession of drug paraphernalia and a Kay County warrant.

Just Arrived at Davis Auto Group, the all new 2000 Dodge Dakota Quadcab. See what all the excitement is about 3501 North Fourteenth. Adv.

Area Soldier Graduates — Justin D. Johnston graduated from the Warrant Officer Candidate Course administered by the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Center at Fort Rucker, Daleville, Ala., and was appointed to the rank of warrant officer one. He received training and experience in leadership, Army doctrine and tactics, drill and ceremonies, military uniforms, land navigation, military history, professional ethics and physical training. He will continue to further his training through technical and tactical certification. The new appointee is scheduled to attend a warrant officer basic course to receive aviator training also at Fort Rucker. He is the son of J. Norman Johnston of Norman, and brother of Brandy M. Coforth of 1417 East Lincoln in Blackwell.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East South Avenue and South Ninth Street at 2:26 a.m. Saturday that a 21-year-old man was being held for having no driver’s license, DWI, transporting an open container, having no insurance and speeding.

Juveniles in the Roadway — The Ponca City Police Department received a complaint at 11:33 a.m. Friday that juveniles were in the roadway at the intersection of North Seventh Street and East Overbrook Avenue and wouldn’t move for traffic. An officer was assigned and several students were contacted about the situation.

The Rusty Barrell super club will be close Wed. 24th and Thur. 25th for thanksgiving. We will reopen Fri 26th. Have a happy thanksgiving. adv.

Accident — The Communications Center received several 911 calls at 2:02 p.m. Friday that a two-vehicle, non-injury accident had occurred at Cleary Drive and North Fourteenth Street. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. One vehicle was towed from the scene.

Do you know that you can get the same prices for hearing aids as the big city does but the big difference is it is located right here in Ponca City. Heartland Hearing Aid Center, 1302 North 7th. Local service and support

five days a week just for you. 767-1961. adv.

Attention — Do you own property in this proposed annexation area, north and east of town? For more information, attend the City Commissioners meeting Monday, Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma. It’s a public meeting. You may contact Martha Keeler at 765-9125 if you wish to sign a petition against annexation.

Now Open on Mondays! Mrs. Brown’s Attic, down town Ponca City. adv.

Requests Assistance — The Communications Center received a 911 call from Air Systems Components at 8:37 a.m. Friday that a suspended employee was causing problems. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a 22-year-old man was held for public intoxication.

Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv.

Man Injured — The Communications Center received a 911 call from Ponca Iron and Metal, 200 East Oakland Road at 11:15 a.m. Friday reporting that a trailer had fallen on a man. An ambulance and rescue unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and a second ambulance responded after the first one blew a tire. The subject was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries.

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Call : 406-452-5679. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:10 p.m. Friday that a 28-year-old man was being held on three Kay County warrants.

Caboose Thrift stores new hours beginning Dec. 1, 1999 will be 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. adv.

Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 3:09 p.m. Friday that a 20-year-old man was being held on a city warrant.

Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:01 p.m. Friday that a 45-year-old woman was being held for false reporting of a crime, arson, and insurance fraud.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Osage Street at 6:30 p.m. Friday that an attempt to locate vehicle had been stopped and requested assistance. Two officers were assigned and an 18-year-old woman was held for grand larceny of an auto. A report was taken, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Bicycle Stolen — A person from the 100 block of South Olympia reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5 p.m. that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Butter Braids: Plain, cream cheese plus five fruit flavors. Thaw-bake and enjoy. Great gifts. 114 S. 5th. 767-8336. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 5:52 p.m. Friday that a 49-year-old man was being held for arson, insurance fraud, and falsely reporting a crime. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

R & G Style Shop, Newkirk. Christmas open house. Open Sunday Nov. 21st, 1:00 to 5:00. adv.

Hit and Run — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:53 p.m. Friday that a hit and run accident had occurred in the 2200 block of North Ash Street. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Swing class, professional teacher, Kem’s Gym. 765-7726. adv.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:15 p.m. Friday that a subject had driven off without paying for $17 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Cattle on the Roadway — A motorist reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:20 p.m. Friday that some cattle were on the road three miles east of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11E. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Kay County Sheriff’s Office were notified to handle the situation.

Property Damaged — An official at the Marland Mansion reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:22 p.m. Friday that some juveniles had been chased from Unity Gym and glass was broken in the area. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken when it was discovered three windows to the cottage had been broken.

Vehicle Burglarized — A woman from Golden Corral, 2120 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:26 p.m. Friday that a vehicle had been burglarized and purse taken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 2500 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:04 p.m. Friday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — Several 911 calls were received at 9:48 p.m. Friday by the Communications Center about a subject east bound on Prospect who had caused problems at Mazzio’s and El Chico Restaurant. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported being in pursuit from Prospect and Fourteenth Street to Seventh Street and south on U.S. 177. Five other officers assisted and the 20-year-old man was stopped and held for DUI, attempting to elude, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and driving under suspension. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Subject Held — A woman from the 900 block of South Eleventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:14 a.m. Saturday that her vehicle had been taken by a man without permission. Two officers were assigned, stopped the vehicle at South Ninth Street and East Walnut Avenue, and held the 22-year-old man for DUI and driving not reasonable or proper. The vehicle was released to the owner.

Beer Missing — A clerk at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:51 a.m. Saturday that two men had taken two 30-packs of beer without paying. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — A man from the 3500 block of Springwood reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:37 a.m. Saturday that subjects had just tried to break into a pickup in the parking lot. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Third Street and Roosevelt Avenue at 2:39 a.m. Saturday that a 35-year-old woman was being held for having no insurance and DUI.

Left Without Paying Full Price — A manager at Perkins, 2125 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:08 a.m. Saturday that three subjects had ordered food amounting to $22 and left a check for only $8. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Beer Missing — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:47 a.m. Saturday that two men had taken two 30-packs of beer and left without paying. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

LIFESTYLES

Golden Villa Is Offering Care For the Caregiver
Progressive Club Hears Book Review
Spectacular Christmas Gala Planned
Calendar Photographer Returns To Area
Piano Workshop Welcomes New Group Member
Little News
Lynna Renee Boss Bride Of Jeffrey Davis Clark
Lookin’ With Lou
Happy Hilltop Homemakers Hold Meeting
Singles Network Lists Calendar
Wheatheart Nutrition
Wedding Plans Announced
Event Will Honor Ciskowskis
Belyn Brewer Bride-Elect
Midwest City Group Sponsors Trip To Spain
TOPS Chapter Members Meet
Kaw Lake: Nature’s Playground Program Topic for Kiwanis Club
News Policy: Birthday Photo, Story For 90+
Wes Rice Gives Program About Pecans for Garden Club
Medical Minutes
Presbyterian Church Setting For Couple’s Nuptial Vows
Holiday Schedule Can Include Water Exercise Classes at Local YMCA
Ponca City Happenings

Golden Villa Is Offering Care For the Caregiver

The Golden Villa Adult Day Services is going to provide Care for the Caregiver, a support group that will meet the last Monday of every month at the Golden Villa on the Marland Mansion Estate.

“We are very proud the Golden Villa now is in a position, with our new facilities, to have a large meeting area for community outreach program like this one,” stated Laura Hines, executive director. “We also are extremely happy to announce Lisa Seabridge, a local psychotherapist at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, will be facilitator for the noon luncheon meeting.

Seabridge, a Ponca City native, is a 1979 graduate from Ponca City High School. She obtained a bachelor of science of psychology from Oklahoma State University in 1982. She then went on to obtain a masters of science degree in family relations and child development in 1984 and another master’s degree in social work in 1994 from the University of Oklahoma.

“I am happy to be back in Ponca City. I have been working in the Oklahoma City and Norman area for the last six years before returning home to Ponca City last January,” said Seabridge. “I stay busy raising a 13-year-old boy and flower gardening.

The first meeting will be noon Monday, Nov 29. A light lunch will be served, and care will be available and free of charge for that hour for an family member that cannot be left at home alone.

“We want to be able to make this as easy as possible for the caregivers who want to attend this meeting,” added s, call the Golden Villa before Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 762-0264 , or call Laura Hines. For reservations after business hours call 765-0903. .

Progressive Club Hears Book Review

The Progressive Club of First United Methodist Church met at Westminster Village for its November monthly meeting. The club was organized by Mrs. H.C. Mulroy in 1923 for the 22 women in her Sunday school class and has been active since that time.

Lunch was served to 15 members and a guest, Mrs. Mary Cooper of Spokane, Wash. The tables were decorated in a Thanksgiving motif.

Bonnie Waltrip reviewed the book “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson. Bonnie gave a most enjoyable review of the humorous, meaningful story, according to those present, who enjoyed the unusual Christmas story.

The business meeting was conducted by Betty Whitteberry, president. Norma Kelley, secretary-treasurer, read the minutes and the treasurer’s report. Ann Jenkins and Mary Thiessen were hostesses for the occasion.

The final meeting for 1999 will be held Dec. 9 with Alice Bland and Melba Dysart as hostesses.

Spectacular Christmas Gala Planned

The time is drawing nearer for the biggest Christmas Gala celebration ever held in Ponca City. Bringing 1999 to a festive end and preparing Ponca Citians for millennium celebrations, the Dec. 4 gala promises to be one of the outstanding events in the city’s history.

The Christmas Gala at the historical Marland Mansion will begin when the doors open at 7 p.m. Attendees may enter at either the main mansion entrance or the chapel entrance where they will receive their beverage tickets. A variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres, prepared by Apple Cart, will be waiting throughout the mansion along with many concession areas where a wide variety of beverages will be offered.

One of the new events planned for this year’s millennium celebration will be horse-drawn carriage rides around the grounds of the mansion with Everett Van Hoesen as driver. The mansion grounds will be illuminated for the holiday season, courtesy of Holiday Lighting Specialists.

A tent will be placed on the lawn between the mansion and chapel so guests may step outdoors and enjoy the evening. Coffee and hors d’oeuvres will be available in the tent. There will also be a coffee bar set up in E.W.’s Restaurant for the convenience of guests.

Millennium Painting

Among the special events will be the unveiling of Larry Kent Stephenson’s millennium painting. The painting will be presented for viewing to the public for the first time at the Gala and will be auctioned that evening at 8:30 p.m.

This year’s gala will feature two big dance bands: Galaxy and The Imposters. Sue Lippert will be back, by popular demand, entertaining guests once again at the piano with carols and also getting everyone in the holiday mood with her sing-a-long. The Madrigal Singers will also be caroling in the Mansion.

One of the biggest events will again be the Arts and Humanities “Festival of Christmas” auction. This year’s items will be displayed in the kitchen, and the auction will be held from 7 until 10:30 p.m. A number of unique and interesting items will be available for bidding.

Varied Attire

Dress for the evening will be formal/semi formal, black tie optional. Party pictures will be taken by Linda Courtney of Creative Photography. Guests may get their photos taken at designated locations or as she “roves” the Gala getting those special candid shots.

Sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission, the Christmas Gala is an annual event for this area and raises funds for the restoration of the Mansion. Tickets are still available at a cost of $35 per person. Tickets may be purchased at local banks, the Marland Mansion or Conference Center, the Chamber of Commerce and The Ponca City News.

Calendar Photographer Returns To Area

Photographing mills around the country has brought national exposure to Blackwell native, Allen Davis. Davis has launched a career as a freelance photographer with the publication of the Old Mill — 2000 Calendar.

Davis will sign calendars and discuss landscape, wildlife and travel photography at Brace’s Books & More, 2205 North Fourteenth, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday.

The Old Mill 2000 Calendar is a collection of twelve classic grist mills from across the United States. It features mills from Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Unfortunately, the Morgan Mill at Brevard, N.C., portrayed in the calendar has collapsed since the picture was taken.

Childhood Memory

The grist mill project began as a pursuit of a childhood memory of an old mill in rural eastern Oklahoma. The two-story stone mill with a wheel and stone wall sat beside a meandering stream. Forty years later, Davis and his father, Milo Davis, found the stone wall and the stream, but the mill had been reduced to rubble.

Davis’ love of mills and photography have blended into a dedicated pursuit to record the beauty of these historical structures.

Often the documented mill locations are vague or approximate and off of lesser traveled roads, so he does a lot of scouting in the countryside. Davis says, “Photographing mills can be an all day chase with a 30-minute shoot.”

An uncle originally from Newkirk, Donald Bliss, acted as Davis’ guide to scout mills around his current home in Lancaster County, Pa. The result was July’s feature of Herr's Mill.

Davis has spent five years photographing nearly one hundred mills across the United States, Canada and in Western Europe. His project has expanded to include other photogenic and historic mills such as sawmills, textile mills and windmills.

The mills photographed in the United States date from the early 1700s to replica mills constructed in the 1980s. He has also photographed grist mills and windmills in the Limburg province of Holland, the Loire Valley in France, and in British Columbia and New Brunswick, Canada. He has photographed the Gitstappermolen in Voldrop, Holland, which stands on a mill site originally founded in 1377.

Enjoys People

Davis says, “The mill sites I enjoy the most are still in operation or open for display. It’s the people you meet when you go visit mills that are truly the most interesting part. The mills are buildings with flavor but it is the people that give them character.”

“The Old Mill — 2000 Calendar is a reminder of a lifestyle from yesteryear,” says Davis. “Listen and you may hear the water wheel paddles splashing into the water or the burhstone wheels grinding the grain.”

“The ‘Old Mill’ was a center of commerce and community activities,” he continues. “If you had lived in those times, a trip to the mill might have included an overnight stay in the miller’s lodge. Perhaps you would encounter neighbors and catch up on the latest news while waiting for your grain to be ground.”

Calendars

The Old Mill — 2000 Calendar is published by TIDE-MARK of East Hartford, Connecticut. Sales benefit the Society for the Preservation of Old Mills. Allen attended the 1999 National SPOOM conference in Hickory, N.C., this October.

Davis has also been awarded a contract by TIDE-MARK for a year 2001 calendar of mills. Future calendar projects include subjects such as gardens, water lilies, vintage cars, lighthouses, covered bridges, landscapes and seascapes.

He currently has over 6,000 images in his photography library stock. Davis uses state-of-the-art Nikon 35 mm camera equipment, a Mamiya medium-format camera, a Noblex Pro panorama camera and a lot of patience, practice, and perseverance to capture the images.

Davis and his wife, Cindy Horinek Davis, a computer consultant and also a Blackwell High School graduate, own and operate an Internet shopping mall called Market Corner.

Piano Workshop Welcomes New Group Member

Members of the Piano Workshop, a division of the Ponca City Federated Music Club, will be meeting for a Christmas get-together in the home of Kay Anthony, 2501 Copperfield, on Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m. Assisting as co-hostesses will be Audrey Lee Hall and Kay Smith. Each member of the workshop is encouraged to bring a favorite Christmas musical or reading selection to perform.

The November meeting was held in the home of Barbara Manering with Lois Rence assisting as co-hostess. The lesson on the “World’s Greatest Piano Teachers” was given by the hostess. Marge Howard assisted in the workshop portion of the program and also played a selection along with Kay Anthony, Bobbie Motz, Elma Robson and Kathy Wimberley.

A guest, who became a new member at the meeting, was Anca Banergee, a new resident of Ponca City. She is a native of Romania but moved to Ponca City from Canada. She treated the group with a portion of an impromptu piano number by Bartok.

Little News

Tom and Sue Wolf of Newkirk announce the birth of a son at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 6:34 a.m. Oct. 20, 1999. Lucas Frederick Wolf weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 22 inches long. He has a sister, Emily, and two brothers, Eric and Victor.

Grandparents are Joe and Velma Anson of Seminole, and the late Leo and Betty Wolf.

Kaylee Kathleen Bilyeu is the name selected by Doug and Denise Bilyeu of Wichita Falls, Texas, for their daughter born at 5:15 p.m. Oct. 27, 1999. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. She has a brother, Kaleb.

Maternal grandparents are Gary and Kay Thompson of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Dennis and Anita Bilyeu of Crescent. Great-grandparents are Art Rinehart of Rockport, Texas, Gwenneth Thompson of Ponca City, and Drummond and Alta Ratcliff of Crescent.

Lynna Renee Boss Bride Of Jeffrey Davis Clark

Lynna Renee Boss and Jeffrey Davis Clark were united in marriage Oct. 16, 1999, in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at the First Baptist Church. Their vows were officiated by the Rev. Mark Silkey and the Rev. Steve McClaren, father of the bride. Decorations included spiral candelabra adorned with tulle and ivy, hurricane globes with lighted candles, and banister accents of tulle and ivy. Decorators were Sherryl Perry, Becky Snell and Carey Head.

The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Steven D. McClaren of Enid, and the late Mark B. Boss. The bridegroom is the son Mr. and Mrs. Guy Palmer Clark of Ponca City. Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Gene McClaren of Bolivar, Mo., the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mouser. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Davis of Ponca City, and the late Dr. Ralph O. Clark and Marie Alice Clark.

Organ music was provided by Marcella Johnson. “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” was played as the candles were lit, and as family was seated “O Perfect Love” and “On Holy Ground” was played. The processionals were “Canon in D” and Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus.” “Household of Faith” was played during the lighting of the unity candle, and the recessional was the “Wedding March” by Mendelssohn. Serving as candlelighters and guest book attendants were Erika Martin and Patton Theobald.

Honor attendants for the bride were Christy Williams and Miste Curtis, sister of the bride, both of Ponca City. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Tinsley of Tulsa, sister of the bridegroom; Stephanie Phipps and Michele Harney of Tulsa, Penny Surber and Calyn Snell of Ponca City. Each wore a chocolate brown fitted gown designed with a velvet halter top and a matte satin slim skirt. Each attendant carried an arrangement of Cleopatra roses bound with a wired windowpane sheer espresso-colored ribbon with gold accents.

Kevin Mohler of Phoenix, Ariz., was the Best Man, and groomsmen were Tom Gallery of Dewey; Mark Tinsley of Tulsa, brother-in-law of the bridegroom; Mike Wilson of Houston, Texas; Hew Carmichael; Eric Wilson; and Jody Linder. Guests were seated by Jay Williams and Brian Surber of Ponca City. Special escort for the bride’s mother was Mark Curtis of Ponca City, nephew of the bride.

Escorted to the altar by her father, the Rev. Mr. McClaren, the bride wore a designer gown of satin and organza. The modified empire style of the bodice was accentuated by a parallel beaded band embellished with rows of frosted bugle beads and a crystal-beaded floral pattern. The organza overlay was beaded in a similar manner and highlighted by a banded jewel neckline. The inset sleeve opening was banded in the same fashion, and the fitted waistline extended to a princess-style matte satin floor-length skirt. The matching satin train was detailed by five silk tea roses. The bride wore an elbow-length veil secured by a headpiece of frosted bugle beads and crystal beads. She carried a bouquet of fresh white roses, freesia and miniature calla lilies.

The reception was held at the home of the bridegroom’s parents and was hosted by Guy and Lynda Clark and Steve and Carol McClaren. The newlywed couple traveled to the reception in an antique car provided by J.D. Hanks. Danny and Carey Head provided hors d’oeuvres for the reception as a gift to the bride and bridegroom. Stan Wheeler, Charlie and Diane Mounts and George and KaySue Smith also assisted with the reception. Country Mile band was the featured entertainment.

Reception tables were decorated with hanging lanterns adorned at the base with fresh roses and seeded eucalyptus. The four-tiered wedding cake was decorated with fresh roses in fall colors, and rose petals were sprinkled around the base of the cake. The table was draped with Italian ruscus greenery and fresh roses. The bridegroom’s chocolate cake featured a basketweave design and greenery. A miniature golf bag featured an arrangement of Bird of Paradise, anthurium, tropical foliage and curly willow. In addition, the table was decorated with a miniature putting green and golf balls.

Out-of-town relatives attending included Darrell Beshears and Jodi Carmen of Edmond; Mrs. Robert Burns of Algeirs, La.; David Clark of Oklahoma City; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dodson, Derek and Doug of Marietta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Abilene, Texas; Ms. Denise McClaren of Seattle, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Gene McClaren of Bolivar, Mo.; and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Garrett of Tulsa.

Pre-nuptial events included a cocktail party at the home of Jay and Becky Snell hosted by Jay and Becky Snell, Calyn Snell, Jay and Christy Williams, Miste Curtis, Brian and Penny Surber, Mark and Jennifer Tinsley, Michele Harney, Lesley VanAtta, and Deanna Johnston.

The home of Fred and Sue Boettcher was the setting for a chuckwagon brunch and shower. Hosting the event were the Boettchers, Vic and Marilyn Andrews, David and Susan Beard, Ron and Gini Carey, Bill and Charlene Carmichael, Tom and Betsy Carter, Charles and Bayard Casey, Dick and Grace Collins, Paul and Marcia Davis, Jerry and Pat Evans, Len and Kay Gawel, Jim and MaryAnn Holt, Bob and Karen Howard, Ted and Barbara Impson, Jane Johnson, Jim and Marilyn Jouret, Bill and Sheila Kirkpatrick, Bill and Marilyn Leming, Don and Sissy Linder, Gale and Marty McArthur, David and Susan Mohler, Charlie and Diane Mounts, Bill and Linda Rodgers, Sam and Wanda Sheehan, George and KaySue Smith, Doug and Judy Wilson, Harold and Barbara Younger.

A bridal shower and brunch was held in Enid and hosted by Laura Good, Sherry Dinsmore and Stephanie Phipps. A bridesmaid brunch was hosted by Sherryl Perry. The parents of the bridegroom hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Ponca City Country Club.

Lookin’ With Lou

Just Why Do We?

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Why do we look around to see if somebody is watching when we do something really dumb, such as trying to get in somebody else’s car? Or when we accidentally push the alarm button on our key chain setting off tattle-tale honking from our own vehicle?

Why do we peer about to see if the neighbors are watching when the cloth on the lawn chair we are sitting in rips through and dumps us on our bottom on the front porch?

Why do we find the review of a movie seen by a friend or relative boring — while our own retelling of a show is really interesting.

Why do we like to go to garage sales, but hate for anybody to see us buying something? One friend likes to go to garage sales and even buys. He says, “It’s like Christmas every Saturday morning.”

Why do we give our favorite dress suits to a thrift store and then go buy it back?

Why do we have a hearing tolerance that allows us to hear a Boeing 747 plane without much notice, but if a tiny chirping cricket invades the household it drives us bananas?

This insect ventriloquist, can seem to be in six different places at once, but shuts up immediately if approached. This chirping creature can drive one to distraction and send them frantically hunting for the key to the gun cabinet to get out the 16-gauge shot gun and blast this varmint to kingdom come.

This same selective hearing allows adults to listen to full volume football games, but find noise irritation from youngsters playing sound enhanced computer games.

We welcome the intermittent whistle of the professional basketball referee — but the spontaneous whistling of a co-worker drives us up the wall.

Why do we let television influence our lives so much? Take, for example, the popular “Who wants to be a Millionaire,” show with Regis Philman.

Just the other day a co-worker went into the newspaper’s composing room to inquire if the page lay-out was “Final Answer?” The comeback was “Yes, but you’d better call a life line.”

Happy Hilltop Homemakers Hold Meeting

Members of the Happy Hilltop Homemakers Club met Nov. 10 at the home of Mary Bryant. Nancy Challis, president, called the meeting to order, and members participated in the salute to the flag. Nadine Thomas read the club creed.

Mrs. Bryant read a poem entitled “A Sure Way To Have a Happy Day” by Helen Steiner Rice. Irene Harden, secretary, called the roll with 12 members telling plans for Thanksgiving. Frances Van Hoesen gave the treasurer’s report.

A large amount of material suitable for infants was donated to the club and will be made into quilts to be given to the Domestic Violence Program. Officers for the new year were elected and hostesses selected.

The annual bake sale was canceled, with members making monetary donations. Club members are collecting personal hygiene articles to be distributed to the elderly. Items are to be brought to the Dec. 8 meeting hosted by Nadine Thomas. Mrs. Van Hoesen and Vivian Scott will check on the children’s Angel Tree for Christmas.

The business meeting closed with a poem, “My Mother’s Apron,” read by Mrs. Van Hoesen. Mrs. Scott won the hostess gift. Mary Bryant was in charge of the program and taught members how to make Christmas ornaments.

Singles Network Lists Calendar

The Singles Network is a support group for people who are either widowed, divorced or single.

The activities of the group for the week of Nov. 21 through Nov. 27 include the following: Nov. 21, join together for the Community Concert; Nov. 23, join the group for the monthly Birthday Dinner at Jack’s at Second and Broadway at 6 p.m.; and for this Thanksgiving Holiday, if you have no place to go and do not want to be alone, please call Dorothy at 765-1403 and let her know that you would like to join the group and ask what you can bring. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. on the 25th.

Wheatheart Nutrition

For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows:

Monday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving menu: Turkey roast; mashed potatoes with gravy; stuffing; cranberry mold; whole wheat rolls with margarine; pumpkin pie with topping.

Tuesday, Nov. 23: Chicken enchilada casserole; beans; tossed salad with dressing; Mexican cornbread with margarine; sherbet.

Wednesday, Nov. 24: Ham salad; vegetable beef soup; cabbage slaw; crackers with margarine; apple crisp.

Thursday, Nov. 25: Holiday

Friday, Nov. 26: Holiday

Wedding Plans Announced

Announcement is being made of the engagement of Amy Jane Snyder and Chad Matthew Marazas by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Snyder, 1477 North Enterprise Road. Marazas is the son of Julie Marazas, 8197 South Pleasantview Road, and the late Tom Marazas. A Dec. 31 wedding at the Marland Mansion is planned.

The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and is currently attending graduate school at Oklahoma State University. She is a member of the finance team with NCS Healthcare in Tulsa. The prospective bridegroom, a 1999 OSU graduate, is employed with the Trane Company Commercial Systems group in Tulsa.

Event Will Honor Ciskowskis

A family dinner Nov. 26 will honor Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Ciskowski for their 40th wedding anniversary as well as to celebrate Mr. Ciskowski’s 75th birthday. A.J. Ciskowski and the former Eleanor Rose Somers were married Dec. 31, 1959, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Tulsa with the Rev. Marvin Leven officiating.

Both are members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Mr. Ciskowski retired in 1985 from Conoco after 25 years of service. Mrs. Ciskowski retired from Conoco in 1993 with 12 years of service.

Family members and friends planning to attend the event include Marianne and Bill Newberry, Christie, Michelle, Bill and Tammy of Austin, Texas; Kathleen and Howard Fry, Rachel and Michael of Powder Springs, Ga.; Rebecca and Joe Wall, Jacob, Madison and Jaclyn of Rowlett, Texas; Joseph Ciskowski and DeDe Reed of Ponca City; Robin Pifalo, Phil Ciskowski, Harrison and Mary Somers, of Memphis, Tenn.; Theresa and Chris Wilson of Tulsa.

Belyn Brewer Bride-Elect

A Dec. 4 wedding at the Elk City First Church of the Nazarene is being planned by Belyn Faye Brewer and Tracy Joe Duggan. Parents of the couple are Lynn and Emma Brewer of Elk City and Rick and Judy Duggan of Ponca City.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late W.H. Brewer, the late Faye Baker, and the late Fred and Ada Standingwater. Duggan is the grandson of Paul and Betty Hicks of Nowata, and the late Garner and Ella Duggan.

Miss Brewer is a 1994 graduate of Elk City High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in family relations and child development from Oklahoma State University. The future bridegroom, a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School, earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing from OSU. He is employed with Regal Motor Company of Tulsa.

Midwest City Group Sponsors Trip To Spain

Midwest City Council 4026, Knights of Columbus will sponsor a group visiting Spain, Lourdes, and Fatima, departing from Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Dallas/Fort Worth on July 26, 2000, and returning on Aug. 5.

The group will spend two nights in Madrid, two nights in Lourdes, one night in Burgos, three nights in Fatima and one night in Lisbon. The 11-day package will cost $2215 each and includes round-trip air from Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Dallas Fort Worth, superior tourist class hotels, daily Irish breakfast and dinner, and travel insurance.

Deposit is $389 each with final payment due by May 1, 2000. For reservation, brochure and additional information, contact John Tagnesi at (405) 947-7171 or toll free 1-888-544-4461.

TOPS Chapter Members Meet

TOPS OK Chapter 308 met Monday evening. Ann McCool called the meeting to order, and Betty Flower gave the devotional.

Joanne Radabaugh led the TOPS Pledge, and Betty Flower led the KOPS Kreed. Natalie McCoy called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Ann McCool was the Best Loser. Joanne Radabaugh won the Ha-Ha Pot.

Winners of the eight week Octopus contest were Wanda Headrick, Ruth Ann Lenz and Betty Flower. Milkshakes are the forbidden food for the week. Loretta Riley gave the program on fighting the post-holiday urge to snack.

TOPS (Takes Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss.

Weigh-in is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844.

Kaw Lake: Nature’s Playground Program Topic for Kiwanis Club

Bald eagles soaring in the blue sky or sitting majestically in trees on cold, crisp Oklahoma January days was the word picture delivered by Kathy Tippin to members of the Kiwanis club during their recent meeting. Kaw Lake is home to a large wintering population of these “magnificent” birds.

“Eagle Watch is just one of the many activities sponsored and promoted by the Kaw Lake Association,” said Tippin, executive director. Mrs. Tippin reviewed this year’s 40-page promotional magazine, “Kaw Lake: Nature’s Playground,” that features Tonkawa, a calendar of annual events, map, Kaw City’s museums, and area attractions. Advertisements fund the publishing of the magazine, which attracts visitors and allows the Kaw Lake Association to qualify for state-matching funds.

The magazine for 2000 will feature Newkirk, the Marland Mansion and Pioneer Woman Museum, and a calendar of events. Mrs. Tippin thanked Don and Fran Long for delivering the magazines to the Oklahoma Welcome Center at the Missouri state line. “People like the Longs, who deliver these magazines for us, save postage dollars and allow the association to use the savings to further tourism in the Ponca City and Kaw Lake area,” explained Mrs. Tippin. Kaw Lake Association memberships for individuals and businesses also fund the magazine and activities.

“While some activities in 1999 were affected by the rains and high level of the lake, we did hold our ‘Christmas in July,’” laughed Mrs. Tippin, “we just celebrated in September.

Another success this year was the Kaw Challenge Mountain Bike Race held in October that had 150 entries who then ate, slept, and visited our area, she said. Mrs. Tippin introduced Jim Anderson to further expound on the beautiful Kaw Lake area.

Anderson, lead park ranger with the U.S. Corps of Engineers at Kaw Lake, extolled the cooperation between the Corps of Engineers and the Kaw Lake Association. He explained how working together allows better promotion of the area. He said he was especially proud that “there were no water-related accidents this last year.” While camping has traditionally been on a first-come, first-served basis, this year the Corps contracted with Reserve America for 1-800 and Internet reservation services, so that campers could reserve spaces ahead of time.

“It didn’t work very well this past year, but people are working on improvement as we speak,” Anderson assured the club members. The Corps is urging campers to give it another year to smooth out and be of benefit to all who want to come and use the Kaw Lake camping areas.

Kiwanis welcomed two Ponca City High School students — Garrett Spears and Brook Boyd — as Senior Kiwanians for the day. Other reminders were the Nov. 30 serving of Friendship Feast and working the Festival of Angels booth on Thursdays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 9, and 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. The Nov. 23 program will feature Dr. Kinzer from Northern Oklahoma College.

All men and women who are interested in community service are invited to visit a Kiwanis meeting on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at either E.W.’s or the Caucus Room at the Marland Mansion.

News Policy: Birthday Photo, Story For 90+

As a service to readers of The Ponca City News the Lifestyles section will include a picture and brief story concerning a resident’s 90th and older birthday. When submitting information please give date of birth and details concerning receptions, mailing address for cards, etc. Pictures will be returned when an address is included. Mail or bring information to the Lifestyles Desk, P. O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Wes Rice Gives Program About Pecans for Garden Club

The Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club met recently at the Cann Garden Center for the November meeting. Hostesses for the meeting were Cheryl Smith and Theory Chiu. The serving table held an array of finger foods made with pecans, including pralines and pecan tea.

Maureen Danielson, president, began the meeting with the reading of the Gardener’s Creed. She also introduced the guest speaker, Wes Rice, who gave a program entitled, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Pecans.” Rice is an expert on the different varieties of pecans grown in Oklahoma. He is the Oklahoma representative to the National Pecan Breeding and Genetics Program located at College Station in Brownwood, Texas. Rice showed numerous examples of the varieties of pecans grown in Oklahoma, and said that a person needs to collect graft wood in February, keep it in the refrigerator, and then graft the wood in May. Grafted trees take approximately five to seven years to produce pecans.

Rice told club members about the harvesting and the drying of pecans. Pecans are collected in the fall and dried for two weeks in the garage. They then need to be cracked and cured another two weeks. After that, the pecans can be shelled. Ideally, pecans should not be dried in the house because the heat causes the shell to become, brittle. After shelling, the pecans can then be bagged and frozen for future use. The pecans can be used for about three years.

Mrs. Helen Widner gave a report on the Iris 2000 project at the Lake Road and Fourteenth Street location. Mrs. Eva Ballard gave a report on the iris planted in downtown Ponca City, and Mrs. Margaret Price gave a report on the Junior Gardening program at Liberty School.

The Christmas tray favors and the Cann Garden Home decorations were completed at the home of Mrs. Jannie Ross. It was reported that two trees, a Black Alder and Trident Maple, were purchased by Jim Eck from Keathley’s for the Cann Garden with money from funds created by the Ponca City Herb Festival sponsored by the garden club. A report was given by Mrs. Chiu about the club’s day trip to the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve.

The Christmas luncheon meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ross on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. There will be an herbal gift exchange with the gifts being either homemade or purchased by those members who want to participate. Members are also asked to bring their favorite luncheon dish, accompanied with the recipe, to be shared with members.

Guests are always welcome, and further information may be obtained by calling Mrs. Danielson, 762-9866, or Mrs. Chiu, 718-0314.

Medical Minutes

American Diabetes Month

By Dr. Mark Palmer

Dr. Palmer is the physician advisor for SJRMC Diabetes Education Advisory Committee.

November is American Diabetes Month. Approximately 16 million Americans have diabetes but about one third don’t know they have this serious disease. The Center for Disease Control is calling diabetes “the epidemic of our times” and the World Health Organization reports that diabetes is the number 1 health problem worldwide.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use insulin effectively. Insulin (a hormone made by the pancreas) is needed to change the food we eat into energy. Insulin that does not function properly causes high levels of sugar in the blood. This condition is called “hyperglycemia”. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in children and adolescents. Type 2 diabetes, the most common, typically affects adults and increases dramatically with age and obesity.

How serious is diabetes?

High blood sugar over time causes blood vessel and nerve damage that leads to diabetes complications. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death due to disease in the U.S. and the third leading cause in some minority groups. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness in adults, and amputations. It is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. More than half of all people with diabetes will die from heart disease. The good news is research has proven that keeping blood sugar at near normal levels significantly reduces the risk for these complications.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Symptoms may include: Frequent urination, increased thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, slow healing, tingling/numbness in the hands or feet, recurring infections, unexplained weight loss. However, in many cases, diabetes has no symptoms.

Who should get tested and how often?

If you are age 45 or older you should have a fasting laboratory blood test to check for diabetes at least once every three years. It may be necessary to check for diabetes more often and at a younger age in people who are overweight, have a mother, father, sister, or brother with diabetes, are Native American, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds, or were diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy, have high blood pressure.

How is diabetes treated?

Diabetes treatment is aimed at maintaining blood sugar at near normal levels, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes complications. Treatment may include nutrition therapy, exercise, weight loss, diabetes pills, or insulin injections. Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, monitoring blood sugar, and diabetes education are an important part of diabetes care. You and your doctor determine which treatments are best for you.

What type of medical follow up is recommended for persons with diabetes?

Your plan for medical follow up will be individualized according to your needs. Follow up with your physician is usually every 3-4 months. Blood sugar control will be evaluated two ways: your home testing results and a laboratory test that gives an average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months (HbA1c). Blood pressure and weight are checked at each visit. Your doctor will also check your feet regularly. Yearly you will need a dilated eye examination, a lipid profile (cholesterol, triglyceride, etc.) and a urine test for microalbumin which gives an indication of kidney function.

What can I do to lower my risk for diabetes?

Start to make some changes in your lifestyle. Learn to eat less high fat foods. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, drink low fat milk (skim or one percent), and choose lean cuts of meat. Get some exercise. Ride your bike, walk, take stairs instead of the elevator. Take your grandkids to the park or for a walk.

Presbyterian Church Setting For Couple’s Nuptial Vows

Following their recent wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Kent David Ball are residing at 1141 L.A. Cann Drive. She is the manager and he is employed with B & B Enterprises. The bride, the former Kesha Dawn Bales, is the daughter of Ernie and Paula Bales of Ponca City. Ball is the son of Earl and Jody Ball, also of Ponca City. Grandparents are J.R. and June Bales and Lee and Helen Pappan, all of Ponca City, and Margaret Ball of Salina, Kan.

The couple’s double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Joanette Clipson in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. White tulle and greenery were used to decorate the candlelabra, and the pews were marked with white tulle, ivy and other greenery. A candle was lit in memory of the bride’s grandmother, Essie Victoria Epperson. Musical selections included “The Lord’s Prayer” and “You and I.” Katie Salmons was the vocalist, and Ann Salmons was the organist.

Candlelighters were Michele Chambers and Natalie Bales. Kristi Bales and Jeanette Roberts attended the guest book and distributed birdseed and bubbles to the guests. Morgan Kennedy, flowergirl, wore a white floor-length gown with pearl beading. She wore a tiara in her hair and carried a white baskets filled with white roses. Zachary Bales, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer.

Shelly Leach was the honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Mindy Bales, sister-in-law of the bride, and Sharon Ross of Copperas, Texas. Each wore an A-line designed floor-length navy blue gown. The floral-patterned bodice featured a square neckline and cap sleeves and was accented in back by a bow. Each attendant carried three long-stemmed white roses tipped in pink, and greenery tied with sheer white ribbon.

Colby Ball served his brother as Best Man, and groomsmen were Mike Kennedy and Jamie Thompson, cousins of the bride. Ushers were the bride’s brothers, Chad and Brandon Bales.

The bride wore a full length white gown in an A-line design. The square-necked bodice was accented with sleeves adorned with a latticework design. Her triple-tiered chapel-length white tulle veiling was trimmed in satin and secured by a diamond tiara. She carried a cascade of pink-tipped white roses and greenery. Following tradition, she wore something new, her gown; something blue, her garter, something old was a sixpence and something borrowed was a Bible from the bridegroom’s mother.

The bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Ponca City Country Club.

Out-of-town guests included Vicki Navarre of Trophy Club, Texas; Ron and Lois Epperson of Edmond; Sharon Bruno of Enid; Shannon Smith, Moni Neville of Oklahoma City; Kay Raley, Paul Vanvalkenburg of Tulsa; George and Maryanne Blackwood of Lawrence, Kan.; Matt and Bridget Mueggenborg of Stillwater.

Holiday Schedule Can Include Water Exercise Classes at Local YMCA

“The holidays are here with hectic schedules of shopping, cooking, and parties to attend, but give yourself a gift by exercising,” encourages Susan Henning, water exercise coordinator at the YMCA. Many of us put off exercising until after the holidays and after we’ve gained those few extra pounds, but the time to exercise is now, said Henning.

“Not only can we burn more of the extra calories during exercise, but by building up the muscle mass in our bodies we can increase our baseline metabolism rate, or the calories we burn every minute, no matter what activities we pursue,” according to Henning.

Exercise can also help reduce the stress some people feel during the holiday season. Dr. Freeta Jones of Oklahoma City Community College has conducted research involving water exercise interval training to reduce stress. Students found that after participating in classes where the physical activity was alternated between moderate activity and bursts of full-intensity activity, their stress levels were diminished. Many of the water exercise classes at the YMCA incorporate these very principles. “Probably our most fun workout uses cartoon music in thirty second and one minute intervals to keep the body working at a moderate pace with succeeding longer bursts of energy expenditure,” explains Ms. Henning. “Students feel they can concentrate on their workout, knowing that they can “give their all” for short bursts, while maintaining activity in their aerobic range for the majority of the class time.”

Other benefits of regular water exercise include improved efficiency of the heart by improving cardiac output or volume of blood pumped per stroke, reduced resting heart rate, decreased blood pressure, improved venous return to the heart due to the massaging effect of the water, an increase or at least a maintenance of bone density, increased energy, and reduced time for your heart to recover to the resting stage after exercise.

Water exercisers can burn up to twice as many calories in the water versus land for a given amount of time, even though heart rates are 10-13 beats per minute lower in the water due to the massaging and cooling effects of the water.

Ms. Henning says,”To reduce the temptation to eat too much during this holiday season, have fresh fruit or vegetables cut up and out on the counter while you are cooking. These will be better to munch on then sampling the dishes you are preparing before they get to the table. You’ll also be surprised how many fruits and vegetables your kids will snack on also. Be sure to drink eight to ten glasses of water per day. Watch out for calorie laden holiday drinks, especially those with alcohol, which provide a lot of calories with little or no nutritional value. Sometimes you can find non-alcoholic or lower calorie versions of your old favorites, such as eggnog.”

The YMCA offers the following water exercise classes for $20/month ($18/month for those 65 or older) or free to YMCA members:

Water Walking - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:15 a.m.

Aqua Jog - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m.

Women’s Water Exercise - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 a.m.

Arthritis Water Exercise - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 11 a.m. Aqua Joints - Tuesday and Thursday - 10 a.m. The YMCA encourages participants, especially those who are diabetics, to wear water shoes or inexpensive canvas shoes during water exercise to protect their feet. These can also add extra resistance for a better workout. Students can wear either swimsuits or some may prefer a T-shirt and exercise shorts.

For more detailed class information drop by the YMCA at 702 East Grand or call 765- 5417.

Ponca City Happenings

SUNDAY

Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420.

Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays.

Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427.

Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067.

11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting; 603 South 1st.

MONDAY

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

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Betty Wilson, 762-3768; Mary Beth Guy, 765-9894; Martha Long, 762-5572.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information.

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

Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st.

TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448.

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

Pioneer Area Quild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. There will not be a meeting in July.

TUESDAY

The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885.

Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center.

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

AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st.

Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees it” and other AA approved literature. Call 762-3345 for more information.

Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library.

Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Cheryl, 762-9618.

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

Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand.

Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689.

“Discussing Women’s Health Issues With Your Young Daughter” is an event for mothers and their daughters, ages 10-14, sponsored by The Ponca City Alliance for Youth Teen Pregnancy Prevention Taskforce. It is set for Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Ponca City Library programming room. Topics will include growth and development during adolescence, postponing sexual involvement, sexually transmitted diseases and how to facilitate parent/child communication. RSVP byo Michele Jean, 765-2476.

WEDNESDAY

Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529.

Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st.

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

Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes.

Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561.

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

The Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Guests are always welcome to attend. For more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314.

THURSDAY

Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328.

AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st.

Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information.

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

Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996.

Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Ponca City Newcomers will meet May 20 and members are reminded to bring recipes to the meeting. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578.

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

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

American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue.

SPORTS

Tonkawa Defense Blanks Allen
Mavs Top OCC JV
Lady Mavs Winners
Newkirk Tops Heavener
Free Throws Do Lady Mavericks In
Mustangs Shake Off Drummond
Frontier Girls Still Perfect

Tonkawa Defense Blanks Allen

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

TONKAWA — Feeling as if Tonkawa’s defense had something to prove, coach Steve Love wanted it to do more against Allen in Friday night’s second round of the Class A playoffs.

He was asking this of a defense that had allowed fewer than 10 points a game in building a 10-0 record.

The Buccaneers had allowed Oklahoma Union only a meaningless fourth-quarter touchdown in Tonkawa’s 47-8 first-round victory last week. But Love felt his team had allowed Union to move the ball too much between the 20s.

So the Bucs responded by holding Allen’s Mustangs to 74 yards in total offense in Friday night’s 39-0 shutout.

In the meantime, the Tonkawa offense amassed 530 yards on the night, 387 of those yards rushing.

“We challenged the defense,” Love said afterwards. “We felt they could do better than they did last week.”

The answer to that challenge will have Tonkawa playing in the quarterfinals next week against the winner of Saturday night’s game between Colgate and Commerce.

The Buccaneers also proved Friday that stacking a defense to stop the Tonkawa running game can be dangerous.

Quarterback McCain Brown completed 8-of-14 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown.

Freshman Tyler Reese had two of those receptions for 85 yards and the TD. He also set up another score on a spectacular catch on the Allen 3.

“They (the Mustangs) were really stuffing us early,” Love said. “We needed to loosen them up.”

With the Allen defense properly loosened, the Bucs had their usual success running that ball, Both Scott Klufa and Kolby Simpson went over 100 yards on the night.

If the Tonkawa running was being “stuffed,” it wasn’t for long.

On the Bucs’ fifth play of their first offensive series, Klufa found running room around the right side, cut back to the middle of the field and sped 66 yards to give Tonkawa 6-0 lead just over four minutes into the game.

Tonkawa’s second possession was brought up short by a fumble at the Allen 32.

The third time the Bucs got the ball, they moved 70 yards in 10 plays with Brown finding Reese behind the Allen secondary for a 24-yard touchdown. The TD came on a fourth-and-10 play after the Bucs had draw a motion penalty.

Tonkawa missed both extra point attempts but led 12-0.

That wasn’t enough. Again starting from their own 30 late in the second quarter, the Bucs cranked up the offense, advancing to the Allen 35 in nine plays.

Anther motion penalty moved the ball back to the 40 before Brown decided on third down to go long. Reese made a diving catch at the Allen 3.

Two plays later Klufa was about to score again when he was hit and fumbled at the one. The ball bounced to running back Brad Lucas, who covered it in the end zone. Tonkawa led 20-0 at the intermission.

Tonkawa took the second half kickoff and on the fourth play from scrimmage, Simpson broke around the left side for 63 yards to the Allen 4. Again, two carries by Klufa resulted in a touchdown as the Bucs moved in front 27-0.

Brown ended Allen’s first possession of the second half with an interception, which he returned to the Mustangs’ 39. For the first time on the night, Tonkawa couldn’t pick up a first down. But Klufa’s punt bounced out of bounds at the Allen 4.

The Mustangs went three-and-out with Tonkawa taking over at the Allen 41.

Simpson broke free on the first play, but his 35-yard run was called back by off-setting penalties.

Never mind.

Five plays later Klufa went up the middle and, leaving bruised would-be Allen tacklers in his wake, rambled 27 yards to up the lead to 33-0.

Tonkawa’s fourth possession of the second half ran into the fourth quarter. Simpson ended the seven-play, 55-yard drive by plunging in from the 1.

That score was set up by a 33-yard pass play from Brown to Brady Fath, which carried to the Allen 17.

The Bucs’ defense weren’t about to give up that “meaningless” score again.

Allen moved, with the help of a personal foul penalty against Tonkawa to the Buccaneers’ 25. But Klufa intercepted pass at the 5 and returned it to the 18.

Tonkawa ran out the clock on a 15-play drive that had reached the Allen 8 when the horn sounded.

Tonkawa 39, Allen 0

Allen 0 0 0 0 — 0

Tonkawa 6 14 13 6 — 39

Scoring

Tonkawa — Klufa, 66 run; run failed

Tonkawa — Reese. 24 pass from Brown; pass failed

Tonkawa — Lucas, recovered fumble in end zone; Klufa kick

Tonkawa — Klufa, 2 run; Klufa kick

Tonkawa — Klufa, 27 run, pass failed

Tonkawa — Simpson, 1 run; kick failed

Statistics

Tonk. Allen

First Downs 24 4

Rushes, yards 57-387 24-62

Passing yards 150 12

Comp-attempts 8-14-0 1-4-2

Fumbles-lost 2-1 o-0

Penalties-yards 9-80 3-35

Individual Statistics

Rushing

Tonkawa — Klufa 26-195, Simpson 17-129, Robinsonm 5-23, Brown 4-16, Evans 3-13, Day 2-11, Lucas 1-1. Allen — Colbert 18-46, Wallace 3-8, Hignite 2-5, nickell 1-3

Passing

Tonkawa — Brown 8-14-0 150. Allen — Hignite 1-4-2 12

Receiving

Tonkawa — Reese 2-61, Day 3-41, Fath 1-33, Klufa1-9, Simpson 1-7. Allen — Sappenfield 1-12

Mavs Top OCC JV

By TED ATCHLEY

NOC Sports Information

TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks won big against Oklahoma Christian JV round ballers at home Friday night.

With the crowd divided between the NOC basketball game and Tonkawa High School football playoffs the Mavs put together a nearly 50-pint win.

“These are the toughest kinds of basketball games to play,” said head coach Mick Weiberg of the 95-49 Maverick victory. “Our players come in here against a junior varsity team knowing they are going to win and just don't play with the intensity they are capable of.”

Weiberg said that although his team walked away with the win, he was disappointed in the caliber of play displayed by NOC.

“We’re a lot better than this,” he said. “We were sloppy.”

Weiberg said the team faces a tough couple of games on the road next week and even though his team didn't play up to par, he learned a few things that will help them in the long run.

“We were able to play everybody and that always helps to build confidence from the bench up,” he said. “Our captains learned that they need to step up and keep the team running at its peak.”

Weiberg did say that weak free throw shooting that has plagued the team all season seemed to bump up a notch. The team scored 15-of-19 from the foul line Friday night, a 78 percent effort. The Mavs have had a hard time from the bonus line this season, often averaging less than 40 percent but still managing to cling to a 6-1 record.

Sophomore Sherman Rochell, Oklahoma City, put away 23 points to lead the Mavericks in scoring for the night. Guard Larry Reid, Midwest City sophomore, dumped 17 into the pot and Fairfax sophomore Tyler Barnard added 9.

Edmond freshmen Scott Prater and Richie Meyers each scored 8. Felix Desjardins of Canada added 7, Spencer Lazosky of Billings, Mont., had 6, Colt Clark of Kansas, Okla., had 5. Blackwell sophomore Josh Nichols added 4, Jeff Newby of Gate and Steven Davison of England each added 3, and Trinidad freshman Akil Gay dumped in a bucket for 2 points in the final minutes of play.

The Mavs take to the road to face Bacone on Monday and then move on to the Hardee's/PARC Thanksgiving Tournament in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Nov. 25-27.

Lady Mavs Winners

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Northern Oklahoma College’s Lady Mavericks were shooting well enough to win big, but led only 33-31 at halftime over Hesston, Kan., in the Hutch Classic Friday night.

So the NOC women turned up the defense to post an 84-56 win in the first round of the tournament.

“In the second half we came out in a full court face guard defense,” said coach Greg Krause. “I don’t mean just close pressure, I mean in-your-face pressure defense.”

The defense worked as Hesston turned the ball over a total of 30 times in then game and the Lady Mavs breezed to their fourth win against five loses.

LaQueisha Dickerson poured through 26 points to lead the Lady Mavericks to their second win in a row. Chenise Robinson added 11 points, Suzi Eisenhauer had 10 and Erin Campbell had 10.

Krause went deep to his bench as 10 players reached the scoreboard. B.J. Homer had 9 points, Lindsey Shiever 8, Deidra Dick 4 while Tia Anderson, Niki Gray and Reva Howell all had 2.

The Lady Mavericks banged in 10-of-20 3-pointers and shot 49.3 percent from the field.

NOC had just 20 turnovers.

“In a college game, I feel 20 turnovers is pretty good,’ Krause said. “Fifteen is better, but I’ll take 20.”

The Lady Mavericks played host Hutchinson Saturday.

Northern is back on the road Monday, traveling to play Bacone.

Newkirk Tops Heavener

HEAVENER — Newkirk’s Tigers advanced to the third round of the State 2A football playoffs with a 26-14 win over Heavener.

After a scoreless first period, Newkirk rode the running of Brett Shupe and the foot of Daniel Hall to 20 unanswered points in the next two quarters.

Heavener came alive in the fourth quarter to score twice, narrowing the gap to 20-14.

But Newkirk’s Sam Free capped off a final march by the Tigers, scoring from the 9 to put the game away.

Free and Shupe each had over 100 yards rushing. Free had 165 yards on 25 carries while Shupe carried 21 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns.

Shupe put Newkirk on the scoreboard early in the second quarter with a 4-yard TD run.

That’s when Hall went to work, kicking a second-period 22-yard field goal, putting Newkirk in front 9-0 at halftime. He added a 33 yarder in the third period.

Shupe scored again near the close of the third period on a 21-yard run.

Free Throws Do Lady Mavericks In

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Northern Oklahoma College coach Greg Krause may have seen it coming.

Krause was ejected just five minutes into Saturday night’s game against host Hutchinson in the Hutch Classic.

Hutchinson went on to win, 99-69, with a great deal of help from the free throw line. Hutchinson was 50-of-73 from the line while NOC downed 18-of-36 chances.

The Lady Mavericks managed to hang in for a half, trailing just 47-33 at halftime.

LaQueisha Dickerson struck for 32 points while B.J. Homer had 10. But they were the only NOC women in double figures. Ranada Collins finished with 5, Niki Gray had 4 while Suzi Eisenhauer, Chenise Robinson, Lindsey Schiever and Erin Campbell had 3 each. Reva Howell and Tia Andrews each had 2 and Deidra Dick 1.

Mustangs Shake Off Drummond

RED ROCK — It was close for a while.

Three minutes into Friday night’s game between Frontier and Drummond, the score was tied at 13-13.

The Mustangs then unleashed a 38-10 run that left them with a 51-23 halftime lead and they were on their way to a 94-53 win.

Frontier got hot and stayed that way throughout the game. They were 22-of-36 from 2-point range and 13 of 36 from beyond the arc. They also hit 11-of-14 free throw.

Chris Plumley led the assault with 30 points, Jeremiah Regnier had 14, Miles Bender 13 and Albert Plumley 10.

Robert Fleet and Gabe Bishop had 12 and 10 points, respectively, for Drummond.

The Mustangs play at Braman Tuesday.

Frontier 94, Drummond 53

Drummond 13 10 12 18 — 53

Frontier 20 31 32 11 _ 94

Frontier — Chris Plumley 30, Jeremiah Regnier 14, Miles Bender 13, Albert Plumley 11, Tom Butler 9, Zac Clouse 8, Matt Clouse 5, Jeff Ingmire 4.

Drummond — Robert Fleet 12, Gabe Bishop 10, Nick Botts 9, Wade Nash 6, Jason Schnebel 6, Dallas Rowler 4, Ryan McCoy 2, Kevin Cottman 2, Jeff Swart 2

Frontier Girls Still Perfect

RED ROCK — Frontier coach Greg Johnson was a happier man over the weekend as the Lady Mustangs dominated Drummond 46-24 here Friday night.

Despite a perfect 4-0 marking on the record books, Johnson has not been pleased with his team’s performance in the early going.

Friday night was different.

“We looked much better tonight running our offense and making adjustments,” the coach said.

Frontier broke from a 10-7 first quarter lead to forge in front 24-11 by halftime. The Lady Mustangs led 40-17 after three periods.

“We went to a triangle-and-two in the second quarter,” Johnson said, “and they never adjusted to it.

“Kaley Dunham (16 points) stepped it a notch tonight and took care of us in scoring, defense and handling the ball.

“Lacy Kelly (11 points) decided she would do more scoring for us and penetrated their defense for several easy scores.

“Our free throw shooting was better (10-of-17), but we still need to get even better, I was very proud of the way we played tonight.”

The Frontier girls are scheduled to play at Braman on Tuesday.

Frontier 46, Drummond 24

Drummond 7 45 6 8 — 24

Frontier 10 14 16 6 _ 46

Kaley Dunham 16, Lacey Kelly 11, Robin Pratt 8, Sara Buffalo Head 4, Courtney Burgess 3, Jene Miller 2.