From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, December
1, 1996
LOCAL
City Hall Could Become 'One Stop Shop'
Popular Twosome
Nearly News
Tree Trimming Efforts Slated Along Fourteenth
Orchestra Sets Annual Christmas Concert Tuesday
Pioneer Genealogical Sets Meeting at Library Monday
SA Still Taking Names of Needy
Work Session Of City Officials Slated Monday
Marriage Licenses
Title IX Powwow for Blackwell Schools
PC Aviation Booster Club Helping Salvation Army at Special Time
NOC Planning Homecoming This Weekend
City Concerned About Project Financing
Ballet Oklahoma, With Ponca City Participants, in 'The Nutcracker'
City Calendar
Many Changes Since First Christmas Gala at Mansion
County To Check Six-Month Bids
School Lunch Menu
School Calendar
DEATHS
Allen Franklyn WhiteCloud
Francis Marion Mowdy
Services Pending
Ted L. Frick
Joy Dean Sears
Funerals
Alice Pearl Grantham
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Pi Beta Phi Club Names Pledges
Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Plans December Event
Mansion Christmas Gala Includes 'Silent' Auction
Chrysanthemum Group Meets
Handbell Quartets Presenting Program
Little News
Singles Network Plans December Meetings
Mozart Club Plans Program
Ponca City Garden Council Planning Special Event
Valley View Club Members Honored For Fair Ribbons
AARP Chapter To Install Officers
Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Hears Angel Program
ABWA Scholarship Luncheon Tuesday
Glasgows Married 72 Years
Pair Married 50 Years Today
Wheatheart Menus
80th Birthday Party Honors Mary Brown
Marsha McKinnis Becomes Bride of Chad Matthew Blew
Support Group Meets
Couple Plans December 14 Wedding at Shidler Church
Kaw City Event Fetes Couple
Ponca City Happenings
SPORTS
Wildcat Wrestlers Young, Thin
Wildcats Start Over After Losing Top 7
'96-97 Lady Cats Will Rely on Quickness
Morrison Is Ousted
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
If the city's general obligation bond project receives the support of the citizens, all administrative offices of the city would be in one location, a "one stop shop", according to City Manager Gary Martin.
One of the first accomplishments on the decision to revive City Hall, was to determine whether the building was suitable for restoration. Not only did Matrix, a Tulsa architectural firm, find the building sturdy, but Bebee Engineering, of Tulsa, also confirmed its durability.
M. Troy Lewis, of Lewis & Associates, verified that if the citizens approve Proposition I, the interior of the City Hall Complex will be demolished down to a bare concrete shell.
"The building is falling down before our eyes," said Lewis. "The city will literally have a new building, however, the structure will be the same," he continued." "The City Hall Complex could once again be the pride of Ponca City."
The exterior walls of the first floor are solid masonry consisting of 17 inch load bearing walls, which help to support the roof and floor, according to Lewis. He verified that the second floor exterior walls have 13 inch load bearing sides. Some stabilization of the exterior would be addressed.
Upon the recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Committee to "preserve" Ponca's City Hall, Lewis in cooperation with Matrix, performed the background work to provide the commissioners information before the board decided to pursue the bond issue.
The city employees were interviewed so the architects could understand how city staff coexisted. This allows the architects to establish a schematic design for office layout. The budget issue was addressed, too.
Design development will occur next. Electrical, plumbing, size of systems, etc. will be integrated. Additionally, architects determine what kind of walls will be built and finalize how furnishings will adapt.
Furthermore, blue prints or construction documents will be drafted. These final details and specifications are documented in preparation of the bid process.
If Proposition I of the city's upcoming bond issue passes, Lewis will handle construction administration on the contract. He plans to visit the site daily and handle administrative services on behalf of the city.
"I am available for continual dialogues to insure that the citizens get what they are paying for and the contractor follows through on the bid," noted Lewis.
Lewis confirmed that much thought, planning and expertise went in to guiding the city commissioners in making their decisions. Bond counselors, architects, engineers, citizens from Blue Ribbon Committee are a few of the parties who have been involved.
"Determinations have not been made in a dark room. With so much community involvement, it truly will be the citizen's decision," the architect concluded.
With the voters' approval of the $6.61 million for Proposition 1, City Hall will receive a new roof and revamping of the interior. Not only will this preserve a historically significant building, but it will centralize the city public service offices, relocate the municipal court functions and provide meetings rooms for the public, city boards and commissions.
In addition, the building must be brought into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, electrical, plumbing and building codes.
The public is invited to the following information meetings: Ponca City Middle School Monday at 7 p.m.; Ponca City Library, Programming Room Tuesday, from noon to 1 p.m.; Union Elementary Tuesday at 7 p.m., and Garfield Elementary on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The bond issue goes to a vote of the people on Dec. 10. For more information on the propositions or to schedule a talk, contact co-chair of Citizens for Ponca City Safety, Preservation and Maintenance, Cathryn Ferguson at 767-0823.
THE HIGHLIGHT OF the annual tree lighting ceremony at Centennial Plaza Friday was a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Delighted children swarmed the jolly man and his wife, who arrived by Ponca City fire truck. The 25-year-old Atlas cedar tree glittered brightly to commemorate the official kick-off of the Christmas season. The Ponca City Main Street Authority sponsored the event. (Photo by Michael Kennedy)
Ponca City's Festival of Angels, which is currently under way, is one of the featured events in the recent issue of Home&Away/Oklahoma magazine. The story is entitled "Christmas in Oklahoma," and tells of various Yuletide celebrations within the state.
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Ponca Citian Johnny Hough's wife called to assure NN that Johnny's story really was going to be on TV, although it was bumped from Thursday evening's showing of "Extra." The reason was at the last minute it was decided to expand the spot to a half hour and give the opposing point of view, as well as Dr. Robert Nagourney's. Mrs. Hough promises to let NN know when Johnny's segment about his cancer treatment will be on the tube. NN will give the facts when it's time. OK?
The city of Ponca City contracted with Asplundh to trim large cottonwood trees in the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street on the east side beginning Monday.
In addition, work could begin in the 500 block of Lora Avenue, Oriole Street and Wren Drive. A second crew will trim trees on North McCord Road, north of Old Highway 60, including Cedar Valley Road.
The Ponca City Electric Department operates under an ongoing preventative maintenance policy to keep trees pruned, to provide safe and reliable electric service. Asplundh, the professional tree trimming company, furnishes crews that trim trees from power lines.
Tree limbs that make contact with power lines can cause power outages. If not pruned regularly, tree limbs and seasonal storms can turn residences' and businesses' lights off when they are needed on the most.
The Ponca City Chamber Orchestra (formerly known as the Ponca City Civic Orchestra) will present its annual Christmas Concert Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Poncan Theatre.
Serving as conductor for the 1996 Christmas Concert will be Mel Arner, assistant director of the Ponca City High School Band. Arner is also director of the Ponca City First Baptist Church Orchestra and a member of the Oklahoma Baptist Symphony Orchestra.
The program for the 1996 Concert will include "Overture from Light Cavalry" by Von Suppe; "Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) by Mel Torme; Selections from the "Nutcracker Suite," by Tchaikovsky and "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson.
Also included in the annual treat is the favorite Christmas carol sing-a-long. Accompanied by the Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra the audience will enjoy the singing of several traditional Christmas carols.
The Pioneer Genealogical Society will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the programming room at the Ponca City Library. The short business meeting will include the election of 1997 officers and the group will enjoy a short historical program by Paula Denson and share Christmas refreshments.
Denson's program will be "Christmas in Old Oklahoma Territory 1893" with an emphasis on Kay County.
Denson, who has been president of the PGS for the past two years, has been active in genealogical research for more than 20 years. Most recently she has served as one of the Pioneer Genealogical Society volunteers working at the Kay County Court House preparing microfilming of county records dating from 1893-1950.
Since her retirement as a registered dental hygienist, Denson has opened a wedding and special events rental business, "Affairs to Remember," and has also been active in the North Central Oklahoma Historical Association as president and editor of "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted In The Past - Growing for the Future." That book was published in December 1995 and received national recognition by the American Association For State and Local History in 1996. Denson is married to husband Robert, an employee of Conoco. The Densons have two daughters, Kathy and Kelly.
All PGS members are encouraged to attend and guests are cordially invited as well, says Denson. Each family is requested to bring Christmas treats to share as refreshments following the program.
Members are also reminded that 1997 dues and newsletter subscription payments are due and the treasurer will be present to receive those funds.
The Salvation Army will be taking late applications for Christmas assistance Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center, 711 South Third Street.
According to Major Harvey Adams, this will be the last opportunity for families and individuals needing Christmas assistance to make application.
For more information, interested persons may call the Salvation Army office at 762-7501. The Salvation Army is a United Way agency.
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners scheduled a regular work session Monday at City Hall, in the City Manager's office, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 8 a.m. to receive reports of city projects.
FHC plans to update the board on Wastewater Plant and Eastside I & I projects. In addition, the commissioners will receive a review of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation projects.
Furthermore, the Mayor and Commissioners of Ponca City invite the citizens to an open house at the Marland Mansion Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. "This will be a wonderful opportunity for the people to enjoy the beauty of the mansion as it is decorated inside for the holiday season," stated Mayor Marilyn Andrews. Refreshments will be served and Santa Claus will have candy canes for the children.
NEWKIRK
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Warren Jay Johnson, 22, and Chandra Marie Ramirez, 20, both of Ponca City.
Steven Branden White, 20, Blackwell, and Callie Carolea Testerman, 18, Newkirk.
John Robert Ropp, 31, and Marci Ann Martin, 26, both of Blackwell.
Richard Montgomery, 40, and Marie Antoinette Larchey, 41, both of Newkirk.
Danny Carl Kincaid, 30 and Michelle Morgan Hall, 23, both of Blackwell.
Richard Eugene Steichen, 34, Ponca City, and Rhonda Kay Younge, 27, Blackwell.
Andrew Warren Lay, 21, and Kelly Dawn French, 19, both of Ponca City.
Randy Lee Robinson, 22, and Shawna Renee Woods, 20, both of Tulsa.
Ivan Wesley Cook, 30, and Jypsi Marie Upton, 23, both of South Haven, Kan.
Randall Jason Potter, 29, and Lauri Michelle Domingo, 30, both of Blackwell.
Joseph Cecil Jones, 43, Buhler, Kan., and Yvette Denise Conrad, 36, Hutchinson, Kan.
The Ponca City Title IX Indian Education Program recently sponsored a powwow for Blackwell Elementary children at Blackwell High School.
Mr. Doug Eagle was the head singer. He was also assisted by Wilkie Eagle, Kinsel Lieb, Jeff Lieb and Wesley Hudson.
Mr. Smokey Cole was the master of ceremonies.
Approximately 33 students participated during the activities, which consisted of a parade dance, round dance and a war dance.
There were also special dances featured for traditional, straight, grass, fancy, jingle, cloth, fancy shawl and buckskin categories.
The following students participated during the dance: Melanie Feathers, Emily Smith, Donnie Grant, Aria Lieb, Sky Lieb, Charles Rice, Montana Feathers, Lonnie Others, Meryl Feathers, Lila Roughface, Summer Lieb, Whitney Tucker, Leslie Hudson, Mashali Robins, Latosha Atkins, Troycee Shaw, Cara Arnold, Soy Roy, Nelson Roughface, Thunder Lieb, Bethany Roughface, Candy Clark, Amanda Wamego, Tawny Lena, Lynette Lena, Sarah Blueback, Angelita Rhodd, India Poore, Yvonne Warrior, Jeana Roy, Chalsie Baldwin, Margaret Blueback, Meldina Grant and Dena DeRoin.
Miss Cher Eagle was introduced as a 1996-97 Po-Hi senior and the President of the OoKeeHee Indian Club.
Title IX staff that assisted with the program were Jeana Rush, Lucy Kent, Nellie Roughface and Jo Lessert.
The program was concluded with a traditional two-step led by Nelson Roughface and Melanie Feathers.
Members of the Ponca City Aviation Booster Club have taken it upon themselves to help the less fortunate in Ponca City during this special time of year, according to Major Harvey Adams, Commanding Officer of the local Salvation Army.
The organization this week presented the local Salvation Army unit with a donation of $2,000 to help provide food, clothing and toys to needy families during the upcoming Christmas holidays. Bruce Eberle, chairman of the event, made the presentation from the Aviation Boosters to Major Adams.
According to Major Adams, this is another great example of how the Ponca City community has come together to help those less fortunate.
"The Salvation Army is continually appreciative of organizations such as the Aviation Booster Club who actively become a vital part of brightening up someone else's Christmas," Major Adams said.
TONKAWA - "Maverick Mardi Gras" is the theme for this year's homecoming weekend at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa.
Residence halls and campus organizations will vie for monetary prizes in a homecoming spirit contest which includes participation in the first "That's No Bull" revue. Three to five minute revue skits will be judged on creativity, school spirit and homecoming theme.
The revue, open to the public, is set for 7 p.m. Friday in the Northern Performing Arts Center. School athletic teams and cheerleaders will be introduced at this time. Following the revue, the traditional pep rally and bonfire will take place behind Markley Hall with refreshments following in Memorial Student Union.
Residence halls will be decked with outside Christmas decorations and Brining-Hayton Plaza and campus buildings will be ablaze with Christmas lights.
The Maverick basketball teams will host Carl Albert State College Saturday and the women's tipoff time is 2 p.m. and the men play at 4 p.m. The Homecoming Queen, selected by student, faculty and staff ballots from five finalists out of a field of 20 candidates, will be crowned at half-time of the men's game.
At 7 p.m. Saturday the Roustabouts will present the annual Homecoming show onstage in the NPAC.
Culminating the Homecoming activities will be the Mardi Gras dance in the East Gym following the Roustabouts performance.
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Ponca City commissioners relied on the financial expertise of city officers as well as advisers to the city when deciding to finance the city's much needed capital improvements with general obligation bonds (G.O. bonds), according to Mayor Marilyn Andrews.
"We are very concerned about becoming dependent upon one revenue source, sales tax, which can fluctuate," stated City Manager Gary Martin. "The city needs to cut back on our dependence of the electric revenue," he said.
G.O. bonds are a fair means of financing available to cities. The bonds spread the cost out over a long period of time (20 years in this case). These bonds are legally backed by the full faith, credit and taxing power of the city and cost the taxpayers the least amount of interest.
The city is obligated to use its taxing power, if necessary, to repay debt. G.O. bonds usually sell at the lowest rates of interest because they are considered low risk. Additionally, these issues are often not as complex so administrative costs in preparing the issue are reduced.
It is a matter of responsible governmental operations to adopt fair and reasonable financing arrangements to replace or restore city facilities as they deteriorate, according to Andrews.
"The projects included in the upcoming bond election cannot be funded through general operating revenue. There is absolutely not enough money to restore city hall," Martin confirmed.
According to MoneyLine Corporation, only issuers possessing the power to levy and collect taxes may issue G.O. bonds. Though state G.O. bonds are usually secured by income, sales and other taxes, the most common taxing power for communities is on property.
One disadvantage of G.O. bonds is that voter referendums delay financing of projects. If voters do not approve the bonds, officials must devise alternative methods of financing the project or cancel the project completely.
In this case, Ponca City could lose a very historic building. City officials have expressed concern about the city's continued loss of its historic buildings. Ponca City has already lost the 101 Ranch, Arcade Hotel and the Jens-Marie Hotel.
Citizens who own no real property-real estate-within the city, will have no direct costs. However, rent for apartments will possibly increase to allow the owner to defray the added tax.
According to the schedules developed by an adviser with Leo Oppenheim, the average monthly property tax would be $3.12, assuming all three propositions of the bond issue pass. Homestead Exemption is also factored into the estimate given.
"Any household or business has had to borrow money at one time or another to cover a large purchase, remodeling or expansion," said Tim Burg, co-chair for the Citizens for Ponca City Safety, Preservation and Maintenance. "Ponca City, like any home or business, has a limited income and is coming to the citizens to ask permission to borrow money and pay back the bonds over a 20-year period," he stated.
The city does not go to the public very often to ask for support. In 1975, the citizens approved a $1.4 million G.O. bond issue for the police station, which paid off in January. Ponca City's first G.O. bond issue was approved in 1964.
For those interested in more information about the upcoming $8.75 million bond issue, contact Cathryn Ferguson at 767-0823. and plan to attend one of the three neighborhood meetings scheduled this week The meetings are open to the public.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Ponca City area residents are invited to join Ballet Oklahoma for its holiday season production of "The Nutcracker" at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Poncan Theatre. Dozens of Ponca City residents and children will be on stage combined with the prestigious professional cast of dancers and actors from Ballet Oklahoma.
The magnificent score by Peter Tchaikovsky and the unmatched choreography of artistic director Brian Pitts combines to produce the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince and takes the audience on an enchanting journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets with the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Snow Queen and the Mouse King.
No other event attracts audiences worldwide like "The Nutcracker." In 1991, the five top grossing productions of "The Nutcracker" brought in more than $16 million, says Pitts.
Ballet Oklahoma's tourable production of "The Nutcracker" was made possible through a generous grant from the Sarkeys Foundation and has been on the road for three years playing to audiences across the state.
"We are very fortunate to be the recipient of the Sarkeys Foundation grant. For those who have never been to the ballet, "The Nutcracker" is the perfect introduction and the Sarkeys grant enables us to bring this beautiful, family classic into the four corners of the state," said Pitts.
He went on to say, this dedication to developing new audiences and beating down the perception that ballet is a highbrow event, has lifted Ballet Oklahoma to unprecedented popularity. For three years, Ballet Oklahoma was voted the best performing arts group in Oklahoma City in the Oklahoma Gazette's annual survey.
"We surprise a lot of people when they attend a performance and walk away finding they've really enjoyed the ballet - more than they expected," said Pitts. "Audiences are learning to enjoy the music and dance and appreciate the athleticism and artistic beauty in a performance.
"It's a great introduction to the ballet and a great way to enjoy the holidays with your family. We see people coming back year after year for it awakens the magic and warmth we all feel during the holidays."
Ticket prices make "The Nutcracker" an affordable treat for everyone. Tickets are $8 and $10 and are available at the Angel Central store in the Pioneer Shopping Center, 413 North Fourteenth Street, Tuesday through Sunday, from 2 to 9 p.m.
"The Nutcracker" is sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities; Oklahoma Arts Council and Conoco Inc.
Local instructors helping with the production of "The Nutcracker" are Suzanne Kem, Judy Lee, and Fran Norris.
Clara will be played by Katrina Kirsch; Fritz and The Mouse King by Daniel Quinn; Party Children girls are Mandy Bacher, Amanda Jones and Mary Powell; boys are played by Julie Wheeler, Alyce Phelan, and Beth Powell; parents will be played by Marta Maril, Andrea Johnson, Karen Rivers, Janet Acree, Todd Rivers, Shane Green, Ivery J. Allen II, and Jose Cervantes.
Also The Maids will be played by Shawna Kelley, Jennifer Severson, Frau Silberhaus, Sally Wells; Grandmother by Meg McDaniel; Grandfather by Kara Hardy; Ballerina Doll and Marzipan by Cara Kem; Petrouchka by Erin Rachel Rutherford; Moor by Tomoka Kurihara; and the Bunny Drummer by Melissa Bacher.
Also The Sentry by Nicole Lambert; Junior Officers by Savanah Morin and Amanda Moore; Senior Officers by Taryn Shelayn Bradford, and Angela Kay Galvin; 1st Regiment by Carrie Blumert, Carman Coffee Jessica Anne Hisey, Kimberly Sablotone; 2nd Regiment by Victoria Mansfield, Ashley D. Payne, Leslie Jones, Amanda Choate, and Mackenzie Eran Fender; Angels by Kaitlyn Amos, Madison Bookout, Kane Cooper, Hillary Harpster, Kristina Kirsch, and Mackenzie McDaniel, Melissa Slaughter and Blair Turney; and the Chinese characters are played by Katie Sapp and Judy Lee.
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).
November 29-December 31
Festival of Angels. 6-10 p.m. nightly.
November 29-January 4
Hospice Tree of Life, Woodlands Christian Church, East Hartford Avenue and North Fourth Street, and Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue.
Today
Downtown Open House, 1-4 p.m., all downtown Ponca City stores open.
First Baptist Church Silvertones (Senior Adult Choir), presents musical "Night of Miracles," 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
Live Nativity, 6:30-8 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, East Hartford Avenue and North Fourteenth Street (weather permitting).
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Ponca City Middle School.
Tuesday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
American Business Women's Association annual holiday luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue, scholarship benefit.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., bring your sack lunch, drinks provided, City Library.
Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:15 p.m., Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
"Winning at Parenting" Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Medical Arts Building, 1215 East Hartford, Child Guidance Center.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Union Elementary.
Ponca City and Regional Planning Commissions, 7:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Christmas Concert by Ponca City Area Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Mel Arner, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
December 3-19
(Tuesday, Thursday noon-1 p.m.)
Angels on Assignment, brown bag, video and discussion, First Christian Church, Fifth Street and Cleveland Avenue.
Wednesday
Mayor and Commissioners of Ponca City Open House, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Marland Mansion.
Wednesday-Sunday
Ponca City Art Association presents Organizations Decorate Christmas Trees, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue.
Thursday
Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Garfield Elementary.
Friday
Historical Preservation Advisory Board, 10 a.m., Third Floor, Suite 304, Commercial Federal Building, 400 East Central Avenue.
Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Ponca City.
Ballet Oklahoma's "The Nutcracker," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets required, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
Saturday
Pancakes (all you can eat) and sausage, or biscuits and sausage gravy, 6:30-10 a.m., adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under 6 free, Elks Lodge Scholarship Breakfast, 1301 Bradley Avenue.
Annual VFW Auxiliary, Post 1201, Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Post Home on East Prospect, Ponca City, free admission, for information, 765-8924.
Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hutchins Memorial.
Northern Oklahoma Wordsmiths regular monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Programming Room, Ponca City Library.
Just for Kids! Storytime, children ages four through eight, 11-11:30 a.m. and 3-3:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Christmas Gala, 8 p.m., Marland Mansion.
December 8
Ponca City Art Association presents Christmas Tree Collage and Rhonda Waters Christmas Dolls, 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central.
Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, annual Christmas open house, 2-4 p.m., Cann Garden Center, 1500 East Grand. Recognition award to Jim Eck and Brenda DeBuhr, 3 p.m.
Bond Election Informational Meetings Open House, 2-4 p.m., City Hall, Fire Station No. 1, Public Safety Center.
Mrs. Edwin Fair introducing "The Doctors Fair," written by late husband Edwin Fair, M.D., founder of Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Panhellenic Christmas Homes Tour, 2-5 p.m., tickets available at homes, local banks, businesses, $5.
First Baptist Church presents evening of music, elementary choirs, "Prime Time Christmas," by the fourth through sixth grade choir, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
December 8-29
Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit and Christmas Dolls, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, free admission.
December 9
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Commissioners host 30-minute phone session, 6:30 p.m., Channel 22, concerning the upcoming bond election.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, more information Beth Wright, 765-6738.
December 10
Ponca City Bond Election, polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Kountry Kitchen, east on U.S. 60.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station at Keeler Road and U.S. 60.
Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road.
December 11
Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room.
Conoco Retiree's Association, Christmas dinner, 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner, tickets $12 per person, entertainment, The Roustabouts.
December 11-31
Christmas Tree Collage, and Christmas Dolls by Rhonda Waters, Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center.
December 12
Ponca City Main Street Authority Retail Committee, 8:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Photographer Harvey Payne signing "Big BlueStem: Journey into the Tall Grass," 6:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
North Central Equine 4-H Club, 6-8 p.m., Pizza Hut, Fourteenth Street and Bradley, bring an unwrapped toy for a donation, more information 765-7719.
December 13
Historic Homes Holiday Tour, 5-9 p.m., Tickets available at homes, $5.
Wine and Cheese reception to celebrate publication of Truman Smith's, "The Wrong Stuff," 7-9 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
December 14-15
Ponca Playhouse Christmas Theatre, By and For Children, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Poncan Theatre.
December 14
Truman J. Smith autographing "The Wrong Stuff," romantic WWII historical biography, noon-2 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Just for Kids! Storytime, children ages four through eight, 11-11:30 a.m. and 3-3:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
December 15
First Baptist Church Adult Choir and Orchestra, presents "The Music of Christmas," a new musical and multi-media presentation, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
December 16
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
Living Nativity Christmas Pageant, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
December 17
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
Living Nativity Christmas Pageant, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
December 18
Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Chamber of Commerce.
Living Nativity Christmas Pageant, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
December 19
Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Downtown Merchants Christmas Cash Giveaway, 7 p.m., Centennial Plaza.
December 20
Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
"Santa Got Lost in Texas," Ponca Pizazz Musical Theatre, 7 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue.
Cowboy Coffee Time with Les Gilliam, the "Oklahoma Balladeer," performing at the Coffee Bar, 7-8 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
December 21
"Ponca City Hometown Christmas," Talent Revue, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
December 23
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Over the years a number of changes have occurred in the Christmas Gala staged annually at the Marland Mansion, according to Carol Bouldin, who was a volunteer when the event first started in about 1978.
Carol recalls there was no such thing as Apple Cart Catering, which will be providing those delicious hors d'oeuvres for the Dec. 7 event.
In the beginning the volunteers made and served the food. Carol recalls cutting the crust off of bread to make tiny sandwiches. Punch and cookies were the other refreshments.
This Year's Menu
This is a far cry from this year's menu, which includes hot chicken drummies, assorted dips, chips, vegetables, meatballs with marinara sauce, mushrooms, small sandwiches and smoked salmon with accompaniments of egg, capers and onions.
Also there will be pine cone cheese balls, assorted cheeses, fruit and crackers, along with petit fours and truffles, walnut dream bars and other cookies.
As far as beverages there will be wines and a variety of liquors, as well as soft drinks. And unlike the days when it was hard to scrape up enough ice for the punch, there will be a couple of ice sculptures.
Starts the Christmas Season
"We've always said since the first gala, that the event starts the Christmas season in Ponca and it just doesn't seem like Christmas if you don't go to the Mansion to the Gala," Bouldin said.
The first Gala had a band, but there were only about 70 guests Carol recalls. But things have changed a great deal since then. This year there will be two bands, Imposters and Maya. One will be playing on the lower level, while the other will be in the chapel of the Conference Center.
There is a coffee house, where folks can come and sit a spell. In addition to dancing, other entertainment will be by the Madrigal Singers, saxophonist Lance M. Johnson, and pianist Sue Lippert. During the latter part of the evening, many of the guests can be found gathered around the piano in the ballroom singing Christmas Carols.
The last few years the Gala has been a sell-out. Tickets are $32 and available at local financial institutions, the Conference Center, the City Building, The Ponca City News and from Janet Martin at Conoco.
Decorations
Decorations for the Mansion has come a long way in the years since the first Gala. Back in those days the volunteers were raiding the Christmas decorations left by the Felician Sisters and begging or borrowing greenery.
Today the Mansion is indeed a showplace with a number of commercial decorations. The foyer is of particular interest with a beautifully trimmed tree and the ball room also features a lovely tree.
Poinsettias are everywhere and accentuate the wrought iron stair railing that leads down to the lower level. This stair rail was not original to the Mansion, but was installed for safety with funds raised from events such as the gala. The event is sponsored by the Marland Mansion Estate Commission and funds raised are used for restoration.
Another feature that has been added is the annual auction for a myriad of Christmas goodies, art, trips and catering. The auction is put on by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities and the proceeds are split with the Marland Estate Commission.
Return Annually for the Gala
About a thousand persons attended the 1995 gala. Bouldin says she knows of families whose children grew up in Ponca City and they return annually to the Gala, since it is an opportunity to see a lot of their old friends and family.
"It is always fun to see people in their holiday clothes. You see everything in the way of clothing. You see people in formal wear and others in their church clothes," Bouldin said.
Another added attraction this year is that Bob's Picture Box will be taking photographs. So this will be an opportunity for guests to be pictured in their holiday wear.
Bouldin emphasized that you don't need an escort to attend. "I've talked to several of my singles friends and they have said that is the one thing you can go to that you can go with a group or you can go totally by themselves and have a wonderful time because you will see so many of your friends.
"This is an event that has something for everyone," Bouldin said.
NEWKIRK - The Kay County Board of County Commissioners will consider six month bids at 10 a.m. Monday following the board's regular 9 a.m. weekly meeting at the courthouse here.
During last week's meeting, the commissioners decided not to charge seismographic crews for damage done while the crews are working on-site.
Commission chairman Dee Schieber said commissioners elsewhere charge for damages, but the commissioners here concluded there are other ways to get money back and the benefits outweigh the potential problems.
Editor, The News,
I watched the city commissioners meeting Monday, Nov. 11.
The Fire Chief was telling about the aerial truck with a twisted ladder. This truck has failed the annual service the last several years. It had to be dead lined until repairs were made. Each time the repair man told us that one of these days the truck would fail and be too expensive to repair.
This was taken to the city commissioners about 5 or 6 years ago. They agreed to put $100,000 back each year until there was enough to buy a new quint just like the one that's going to be in the bond issue.
There was $300,000 in the fund when I retired. The commissioners were going to add the rest when they hired a new chief. Instead they saw fit to spend it on something else. This quint could have already been in service had the commissioners followed through with what they said they would do. By the way, it would have been paid for, thus reducing the bond debt by approximately $500,000.
Now the bond issue for 8.75 million dollars, to be voted on in December, will include the quint. I must say everything in the bond issue is sorely needed.
The old fire station has leaked for years and is in sad repair, needing to be completely remodeled. Also, it has structural damage caused by the leaky roof.
This bond issue will be paid for, by citizens of Ponca City, with property taxes. Even though I live in the country I own property in Ponca City.
So, I urge everyone to vote for this bond issue as our building and ladder truck are in very poor condition.
Ron Shelton
Deputy Fire Chief, retired
Ponca City Fire Dept.
Editor, The News:
I am concerned about some of the reasons for the City Bond election coming up on Dec. 10. Past City policy and good operational administration provides for replacement and maintenance funding in the City Budget. These items are not the type that should be using bond funds. Included in this bond issue are the following listed items that fall in this category: 18 police cars; 3 ambulances; fire department pumper/platform ladder truck; roofing of the Public Safety Center; roofing of the number one Fire Station; a new emergency generator and sprinkler system for the Public Safety Center and a new heating and air-condition system for that facility. These items should not be funded with bonds but rather normal budget funds and should all be provided for in the annual or five year projected capital budget expenditures.
Most City bond issues in the past have been for five or ten years in duration and this one is for 20 years. To replace the 18 police cars, 3 ambulances, roofs and other items that were discussed above are we to have additional bond issues during the twenty years we are still paying for this one? If we set a precedent to pay for replacement and maintenance items with ad valorem taxes when will these taxes stop?
Those proposing passage of this Bond issue used an example of the ad valorem tax for a $50,000 home as $4.72 a month for the first year, second year at $6.62 per month, third year at $5.66 per month and an average over 20 years of about $3.12 per month. This comes to a total of about $748.80 more taxes over the 20 years. Let's show what taxes would be in $25,000 increments beginning at $25,000 through $150,000 so more people can estimate the total expenditure they are voting on.
Several years ago we approved a 1/2 cent sales tax for city street improvements. A special oversight committee was established to see that every cent collected was spent on city street improvements. They reported both on television and in The News with city street maps showing location of and information about improvement expenditures on these projects. Five years later the Citizens understood what was being done and that the funds were being accounted for and used for the purpose intended. When that five years expired the people voted to extend that 1/2 cent sales tax for another five years. We have not been informed in recent years about street tax expenditures and it would be nice to have a city street map in the paper showing where those funds have been and are now being used. An accounting for all the funds collected should accompany that newspaper article. It won't be long before we are asked to approve and extend this again.
Before I sound too negative there are expenditures that rightfully require a bond issue. Those things are large expenditures for brick and mortar projects that do not fall under the replacement and maintenance category. One of these is the Number One Fire Station that is so old it housed the early day horse and wagon fire department for the City. I would like more information about projected costs, size, artwork showing design and location and would compare the cost of a shorter 10 year bond issue. I would prefer that our children and grandchildren are not paying for things over which they have no control.
Those of us who have lived here a long time and love this City need to express our views about the direction the City is going and we realize not everyone will agree with us. Thanks for taking the time to read my view and if it fits in with yours perhaps it will help formulate the future for our Ponca City.
Carl Balcer
Editor, The News:
In a recent pamphlet sent to us by the Blue Ribbon Committee and the City Commissioners titled "The Decision is Yours" it opens by saying "Dear Ponca City Citizens, Voter and Taxpayer. As far as I'm concerned it should have opened "Dear Ponca City Property Owner". We are the citizens footing this bill.
There are several in town that don't own property or properties and won't be paying a dime for these propositions. And forget about giving me that stuff about raising their rent to compensate for the tax increase. With some on fixed incomes that doesn't always work.
I love Ponca City and yes, it is a wonderful community to live in and I want all of the renovations, repairs, equipment, etc. that we need to progress, but leave my property taxes out of it.
Perhaps the Municipalities need to find alternate means or revamp the process by which they get their long term low interest loans. Thus making it fair for all citizens.
Court Allen
Editor, The News:
First of all let me tell you this is not a campaign thing! And I'm not going to throw mud at anybody.
I want you "The people" to think about this "upcoming Ponca Tribal election."
Anybody that has been on the Ponca Tribal Council in the past, is aware of "The Twenty Year Self-determination Act". I hope you are aware of the meaning it stands for? Anyway, to the Ponca People our twenty years could be up at the end of this decade. This applies not only to the Ponca Tribe BUT to all Native Americans of this nation.
The "Great White Father" (U.S. Government) is eagerly awaiting to cut the ties with the Native Americans. Remember, "As long as the grass is green and the waters flow?" Well, some of our own people have burned the grass and damned the waters ... (corruption, poor management of federal funds, etc.)
We are going into the 21st century unprepared. The past tribal governments made no securities for our children's children. We have mixed bloods in our tribes that are not eligible for tribal benefits. Our Ponca Tribe is far, far behind time. If any of you want a better future in the upcoming 21st century for our tribesmen, women and children then you best know who you are. This new Tribal Government won't have much federal assistance to work with - Remember all federal funds are depleting drastically. BIA and IHS are closing doors in their once large occupied office buildings.
We only have the "Bingo" that generates funds, and that's all that our people have - that really is visible. We need people on the Tribal Council who will dig and dig deep with the sweat of the brow to help our future. And, I still way, "with God all things are possible," if you only believe.
Ponca people - vote wisely!
Thomasine BlueBack
Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Biscuit and sausage gravy, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Graham crackers, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Sausage and cheese biscuit, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Friday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Pizza pocket, queso and chips, corn, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Taco salad, hot dogs, mexi beans, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Chicken ringers, ravioli, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Pepperoni pizza, mini corn dogs, tator tots, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Taco Bell burrito, cheeseburger, cinnamon apple slices, french fries, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Breakfast
Monday - Jelly donuts, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - French toast stix, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday- Cinnamon rolls, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Breakfast burritos, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Ham and cheese biscuit, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Lunch
Monday- Pizza pocket, queso and chips, corn, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Taco salad, chili dog, mexi beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Chicken ringers, ravioli, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday - Pepperoni pizza, mini corn dogs, tator tots, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday - Taco Bell burrito, cheeseburger, cinnamon apple slices, french fries, Domino's pizza or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
High School Lunch
Available every day in the high school cafeteria, the Training Table Deli offers pasta with sauce, assorted sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit; the Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn, Taco Bell burritos, Taco Mayo, Hardees items, French fries, onion rings, cheeseburgers, enchiladas, hot pockets, chicken wings, hot shots and more. A baked potato bar will be featured on a regular basis at the Training Table.
All American
Monday - Texas steak sandwich, green beans, french fries, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Frito chili pie, corn, mexi rice, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Super corn dogs, french fries, ranch beans, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh fruit.
Friday - Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes and gravy, green peas, fresh fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Turkey and swiss on a bagel, marinara sauce, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Sante Fe tacos, marinara sauce, refried beans, mexi rice, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - Breaded baked fish, marinara sauce, cole slaw, corn, fresh fruit.
McCord Breakfast
Monday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Pancakes and sausage, juice and milk.
Thursday - Cinnamon roll, juice and milk.
Friday - Scrambled eggs, juice and milk.
McCord Lunch
Monday - Hamburgers, french fries, peaches and milk.
Tuesday - Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, peas, roll, mixed fruit and milk.
Wednesday - Meat and cheese nachos, sliced peaches, cinnamon rolls, corn and milk.
Thursday - Pigs in a blanket, macaroni and cheese, green beans, pineapple and milk.
Friday - Pizza, cole slaw, okra, pineapple and milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
Tuesday - Chicken fried steak, chef's grilled chicken, fettucini alfredo, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Wednesday - Savory swiss steak, chicken kiev, pork stir fry, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Thursday - Mexican casserole, fajitas, fish, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Pioneer Technology Center's cafeteria is now open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Po-Hi
Monday, Dec. 2 - Drama rehearsal will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Howell Auditorium, a basketball scrimmage will start at 5 p.m. and Chamber Orchestra will meet in the band room at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 3 - A Faculty Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m., JV/V Basketball Tulsa Union at 4:40 p.m., JV Wrestling will start at 6 p.m., V. Wrestling will begin at RFH at 7:30 p.m. and OoKeeHee will meet at 6 p.m. in Room 104.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 - A make-up Faculty meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m., the academic team will practice during first and second hours and drama rehearsal will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 5 - Drama rehearsal will begin in Howell Auditorium at 3:30 p.m. and JV/V Wrestling will start at 6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 6 - Youth Alive will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room A203, Drama rehearsal will start at 6 p.m. and Swimming/Diving will travel to Sante Fe/P.C. North at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7 - SAT Testing will begin in the Anderson Building at 7:30 a.m., All-State band and orchestra tryouts will start at Westmoore H.S. at 6 p.m., the V. Wrestling team will travel to Ark City and the JV Wrestling team will travel to Winfield.
Sunday, Nov. 24 - No activities.
DEATHS
Allen Franklyn "Chebon" WhiteCloud, former Red Rock resident, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, at St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa. He was 50.
The traditional Indian feast will be as noon Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, in the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cultural Center. Burial will be in the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
WhiteCloud was born April 10, 1946, in Perry, to Douglas and Rena (Gray) WhiteCloud. He graduated from McClain High School in Tulsa in 1964. He attended Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kan., and Okmulgee Tech, Okmulgee, where he graduated with a double major. He had been employed with Phomac Plastic Engineering. WhiteCloud had worked as shipping and receiving clerk with Sheridan Skyline East in Tulsa, and at one time was an x-ray technician. He was baptized at Cedar Creek Church near Coweta, and in 1961, at the age of 15, he was ordained as a deacon.
He is survived by his mother, Rena; three brothers: Chink, Johnny and Nakose; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father in January, 1994.
WICHITA - Francis Marion Mowdy died Thursday, Nov. 28, 1996, in Wichita, Kan. He was 80.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Wichita under the direction of the Broadway Mortuary, Inc. of Wichita.
Mowdy was a retired Cessna Aircraft structural engineer.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mowdy; two sons, Frank Mowdy of Wichita and Stan Mowdy of Conway, Ark.; one daughter Elizabeth Mowdy of Ashburn, Va.; two brothers, John Mowdy and Hill Mowdy, both of Ponca City. He was also survived by four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society.
Ted L. Frick
NEWKIRK - Ted L. Frick, longtime Newkirk resident, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 65. Survivors include his wife, Gracie of Newkirk. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Miller-Stahl Funeral Home.
Joy Dean Sears
Joy Dean Sears, Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, Nov. 29, 1996 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 64. Survivors include her husband, Cecil, of their home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City.
Funerals
Tuesday
Alice Pearl Grantham - Graveside services will be held for Alice Pearl
Grantham Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996 at 2 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City.
Services will be under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
NEWS BRIEFS
DUI School Starts Dec. 13 - The Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse Course
"DUI School" will be Dec. 13 and 14 at the Holiday Inn in Ponca
City. To pre-enroll call 765-1998. Walk-ins are welcome. The fee is set
by the state at $85. Classes will be 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Help With Christmas - The Salvation Army will be taking final applications for Christmas assistance Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center, 711 South Third Street. For more information, interested persons may call the Salvation Army office at 762-7501.
Returns From Western Pacific - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class William H. Glaser, son of Joe F. and Jean A. Glaser of Ponca City, has returned from a six month deployment to the western Pacific and Indian oceans aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Arkansas. Glaser is one of more than 550 sailors returning to his home port of Bremerton, Wash., as part of the eight-ship USS Carl Vinson Battle Group, which also included nine tactical aircraft squadrons, submarines and surface combatants. Despite the operational tempo of the deployment, Glaser and crew members were able to visit ports such as Australia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. The 1990 graduate of Ponca City High school joined the Navy the same year.
Airman Graduates - Air Force Airman 1st Class Brittany S. Nutt has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. Nutt is the daughter of Sandra H. Deville of Bunkie, La., and Charles L. Floyd Jr. of Crowley, La. Her husband, Steven, is the son of Anne B. Lane of Ponca City and Terry Nutt of Muskogee. She is a 1981 graduate of Bunkie High School and a 1995 graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana at Shreveport.
On Western Pacific Deployment - Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Casey C. Keith, son of Tom R. and Fredi R. Keith of Ponca City, recently departed on a six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean aboard the guided missile frigate USS Reid. Keith is one of 300 sailors aboard the ship, which departed its home port of San Diego as part of the USS Kitty Hawk Battle Group. Keith and fellow crew members prepared for the deployment by participating in a Pacific Joint Task Force Exercise off the coast of Southern California. The 1979 graduate of Ponca City High School joined the Navy in April 1983.
Burglary - A resident in the 500 block of South Second Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 7:57 a.m. Friday that someone broke into the garage. An officer took a report.
Citation Issued - A Ponca City police officer issued a citation to an intoxicated 16-year-old boy in the 100 block of West Hazel Avenue at 8:19 a.m. Friday.
Open House - The Mayor and Ponca City Commissioners are hosting an open house at the Marland Mansion Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The citizens can enjoy the beauty of the mansion decorated for the holiday season. Refreshments will be served and Santa will have candy canes for the children.
Vandalism - A resident in the 1900 block of El Camino Street requested extra patrol from the Ponca City Police Department at 9 a.m. Friday due to 40 Christmas bulbs stolen.
Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident at 1101 East Prospect Avenue at 12:06 p.m. Friday.
Shoplifter - A 15-year-old boy was arrested at a local business by a Ponca City police officer at 1:35 p.m. Friday for petit larceny.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 59-year-old man at Hampton Drive and West Highland Avenue at 1:36 p.m. Friday for driving under the influence and improper lane use.
Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 2:10 p.m. Friday.
Burglary - An employee of a business in the 200 block of West Grand Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 2:21 p.m. Friday to report a burglary.
Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident at Lonnie Avenue and North Union Street at 3:33 p.m. Friday.
Subject Held - A 32-year-old man was arrested at the Ponca City Police Department at 3:34 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Shoplifter - An employee at a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:42 p.m. Friday of a boy in custody for shoplifting. An officer released the boy on a promise to appear in juvenile court.
Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a minor injury accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 11:43 p.m. Friday.
In Custody - A 29-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 700 block of North Osage Street at 1:04 a.m. Saturday for public intoxication, assault with a deadly weapon and destruction of private property. A report was taken.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 35-year-old woman in the 300 block of South Peachtree Street at 2:26 a.m. Saturday for assault with a deadly weapon and destruction of city property. A report was taken.
Stolen - A clerk from a business at South Fourth Street and East South
Avenue and an employee of a business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth
Street reported juveniles stole beer at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
A Ponca City police officer took a report of both thefts.
LIFESTYLES
The Ponca City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club held its fall meeting at the home of Sue Helton, club president. Dinner was served to 13 members and Linda Palmer acted as co-hostess.
During the business meeting Ms. Palmer gave a report on Fall rush activities. Courtney Halle and Jennifer Smith pledged at the University of Oklahoma and Somer Ray of Ponca city and Kristi Turvey of Braman pledged Pi Beta Phi at Oklahoma State University. It was also announced that Stephanie Shearer, granddaughter of Gloria Langdon, had pledged at OSU.
Ms. Helton told members about the Panhellenic House Tour scheduled for December 8 and Tickets were distributed. Plans were also announced concerning an event to honor Pi Beta Phi actives and their mothers during Christmas break. A brunch is being planned for a tenative date of January 4 at the home of Pat Drake.
Special guest was Sally Hock of Oklahoma City. Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Province president, she presented a program on famous Pi Phis and urged the group to send a delegate to national convention this summer. The group welcomed new member Christy Myatt.
The November 21 meeting of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was held in the home of Judy Mallory with 13 members repeating the opening ritual. Reports were given by Andra Kasselman, recording secretary, and Judy Watt, treasurer.
Phyllis Pledger reported on the Preferential Tea and a discussion was held on future ideas for the event. She also announced that the City Council Christmas party would be December 2, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Kelly Trotter. Members are to bring a snack and a gift.
Lila Logan will serve as hostess and give the program for the December 5 meeting. An exemplar ritual for Andra Kasselman will be conducted at that time.
Judy Mallory, social chairman, announced that the chapter should meet at 5 p.m. December 6 to take part in the annual Christmas caroling parade. Following that event, the group will meet for refreshment at the home of Jackie Hall. Other chapter plans include a shopping trip to Oklahoma City on December 7 and a girl's Christmas party December 19 at the home of Judy Watt.
Cassandra Kifiak, historian committee chairman, reported that the chapter would provide dinner for Doretta Jackson's family on November 22. Ms. Mallory presented the program on "Thanksgiving Traditions" and the meeting was followed with a lasagna dinner.
Guests at the Marland Mansion Christmas Gala on December 7 will have a variety of items to bid on during the silent auction. The items will be displayed in the Inner Lounge from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
The silent auction proceeds will be divided between the Ponca City Arts and Humanities and the Marland Estate Commission, according to auction co-chairmen Carol Bouldin and Betsy Carter.
Tickets for the Gala are $32 and can be purchased at local financial institutions, the Marland Conference Center, the City Building, The Ponca City News and from Janet Martin at Conoco.
In addition to the auction the event includes heavy hors d' oeuvres, beverages, entertainment, dancing to two bands - Maya and The Imposters.
Nearly 60 different items or services will be up for bid during the evening. These range from Christmas trees to jewelry, to furniture, tools, clothing, hair cuts, sculptures, paintings, wreaths, pottery, dinners, luggage, pewter angels, play tickets, desserts each month for a year, stained glass angel, several bronzes, a wine and cheese party for 12 and much more.
The Cann Garden Center was the setting for the November 15 meeting of the Chrysanthemum Garden Club. Members of various garden clubs had decorated the home with seasonal dried flowers and fruit.
Rita Robbins, president, opened the meeting and was assisted by Rebecca Barker, president of the garden council, who demonstrated wreath-making for the holidays. The wreaths were created for use inside or outside. Reports were given about butterflies and fall flowers and shrubs.
Members answered roll call by telling which fall bulbs they planned to plant for spring bloom. Letters were read from Cathy Keating, Oklahoma's first lady, thanking the club for a donation to the tree planting in Oklahoma City recently, and from Carl Renfro, chairman of the Ponca City Native American foundation, for a club donation.
Members were reminded of the annual Christmas tea and open house scheduled for December 8 at the garden center, 2-4 p.m., when Jim Eck and Brenda DeBuhr will be honored.
The group welcomed Delia Castor back as a member. She has returned to Ponca City from Stillwater. The December 20 meeting will be at the home of Rita Robbins. A Christmas brunch is planned and members are invited to bring guests.
The handbell quartets of the First United Methodist Church will present a program of Christmas music when Ponca City Federated Music Club meets Friday, December 6, at 1 p.m. at the Cultural Center.
Dessert and coffee will be served at 1 p.m. followed by the program. The quartets, under the direction of Dolan Bayless, include the following ringers: Bayless, Marta Sullivan, Claire Ware, and Steve Workman; also Donna Cannon, Robin McGlynn, Pam Oster, and Vicki Stokke. A business meeting will follow the program.
Dewayne and Marcia Black, 717 Sugar Maple, announce the birth of a daughter at 4:20 a.m. November 12 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz., was 21 inches long, and was named Naomi Estelle. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Betty Holtsinger of Conyers, Ga. and paternal grandparents are the Rev. Dorris and Mrs. Bonnie Black of Baxley, Ga. Great grandmother is Bertie Estelle Alexander of Lithonia, Ga. Naomi Estelle has a brother, Caleb Black.
The Singles Network has announced plans for December 1-7.
The organization invites single people to join. Single status includes people who are divorced, widowed or never married.
This evening members of the Singles Network will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church for a discussion group. "Coffee, Cake and Conversation" is scheduled Wednesday, December 4, 7-9 p.m. For information call Peggy at 762-9748. The Pecan Place Clubhouse will be the setting for the Saturday, December 7 meeting. A "Stone soup" dinner is planned and those attending are asked to bring an addition to the soup or a dessert. The event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. and those attending are asked to call 765-1403.
The Mozart Music Club will meet December 8 at the Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand. According to Suzi Lenhart "the music selected by students for this program should be in celebration of the Christmas season."
Students whose last names begin with A-L will meet from 2-3 p.m. Students, whose last names begin M-Z , as well as older students will meet 2:45-3:30 p.m. All members will have refreshments from 2:45-3 p.m.
There are two additional meetings during the school year. The third meeting will be February 23, 1997 and will be the Junior Music Festival Showcase. At this meeting students will perform one of their festival selections.
On March 1, 1997 the students are invited to participate in the Junior Music Festival which will be held in Ponca City for the third year. Previously the festival had been held in Stillwater. In order to participate in this festival students must belong to a Junior Music Club.
The fourth meeting will be April 13, 1997 and will highlight various types of ensembles as well as solos. Families are welcome to attend Mozart Music Club meetings. Further information about the group may be obtained by calling Suzi Lenhart, 762-9895.
An open house is planned for 2-4 p.m. December 8 at the Cann Memorial Garden Center honoring Jim Eck and Brenda DeBuhr. The event is being hosted by members of the Ponca City Garden Club Council "in appreciation for the support of garden club efforts", says Mrs. Rebecca Barker, Council president.
Jim Eck is Parks superintendent for Ponca City and according to Mrs. Barker "has developed the Cann garden from random plantings with pea gravel walkways to the show garden we have today." A former resident of Fairview, Eck is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in forestry and a master's degree in horticulture.
Brenda DeBuhr, a maintenance worker for Ponca City for the past 6 years, is responsible for the day to day upkeep of the gardens. According to Mrs. Barker and other garden club members, Ms. DeBuhr is "always available for questions about plantings and care of plants."
The Cann Memorial Gardens is one of 11 gardens associated with OSU and is designated as an affiliate garden with Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum. The OBGA is coordinated by the OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Its purpose is to serve as coordinator and information center for affiliate gardens in landscape design, plant development and ecological concerns.
The Cann Memorial gardens are city-owned and were established as the result of the late Elsie (Cann) Brown's will. The garden is maintained with money from a trust. The gardens are bordered on one side by South Fourteenth street.
The 10.4 acre property has 250 perennials, including 95 species of trees. More than 100 annuals are planted and sidewalks lead the visitor to various points of interest. Local garden clubs may meet at the two story home designated as the Cann Garden Center.
Mrs. Gladys Lamson and Mrs. Erma J. Harader hosted meetings of the Valley View Homemakers Club at their homes recently. Mrs. Frances Fusselman read a devotional "Simple Joys" by Beverly Anderson. Four members, Donetta Hicks, Joann Grimley, Erma J. Harader and Glenda Richardson were congratulated for winning ribbons at the Kay County Fair.
The social committee reported that the next luncheon meeting would be at the Pioneer Vo-Tech cafeteria. Workshops were given by Oletta Demaree on Cornhusk wreaths; Glenda Richardson on pumpkins made from dryer vent hose; and Erma J. Harader on Attic Dolls made from antique pillow cases.
Members were reminded that 1997 dues should be paid in January and that winter meetings may be held on Sunday afternoons depending on weather conditions.
The next workshop will be a crazy patch quilt square with silk embroidery. The December Christmas party was discussed and plans made for an ornament exchange and a canned food collection for the needy. Hostesses will be Mrs. Demaree and Mrs. Richardson.
Vernon Garwood, district AARP director, will install the 1997 officers for chapter 432 of the American Association of Retired Persons, at a 1 p.m. meeting Tuesday. The installation will follow a noon luncheon at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse.
New officers to be installed are Dr. Ellis Oster, president; Fay F. Cook, vice president; Elmeta Kodesh, secretary, and Anne Kinneberg, treasurer.
Members celebrating birthdays for the months of October, November and December will also be honored. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Meat will be furnished by the chapter.They are also asked to bring a gift not to exceed three dollars in price for a drawing.
Committee members planning the decorations and arrangements are Ruth Bocox, Ms. Kinneberg, Cletus Kitchel, Ms. Kodesh and Helen Watson. Ruby Cavanaugh, current chapter president, said "there is a possibility Santa Claus will appear at the meeting."
Donna Ross presented a program about angels at the November 26 meeting of Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The meeting was held in the Ross home with Juni Parks, president, presiding. Mrs. Ross read excerpts from "Angels in Disguise," and presented each member with a handmade angel pin. Refreshments included Angel food cake.
The business meeting opened with the group's ritual and reports were given by Margaret Price, recording secretary, and Sue Meek, treasurer. Barbara Ashlock read from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi and Catherine Horner, vice president, gave the membership report.
Canned goods brought by members were collected for donation to an area family. The chapter donated $50 to the family for Thanksgiving and each member of the chapter will provide a gift for the designated family. Mrs. Ashlock reported on the recent Preferential Tea held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse.
The next meeting will be a secret sister gift exchange at 7 p.m. December 10 at the home of Glenda Brown. Each member is asked to bring an hors d'oeuvre. A couple's Christmas social, with a husband's gift exchange, is scheduled December 20 at 8 p.m. at the Brown home.
The annual holiday buffet luncheon sponsored by Ponca City Charter Chapter, American Business Women's Association, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand. Karen Graham is chairman of this year's event. The hot dish will be lasagna, complemented with a variety of salads provided by chapter members.
Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the scholarship fund, the chapter's only philanthrophy. The chapter helps provide funds for college students and yearly sponsors an upperclass-woman for a Stephen A. Bufton Foundation, a sizeable grant.
The public is invited to attend the luncheon. Tickets, $5, are available at the door. Carry-out is available.
Clyde and Maye Glasgow, east of Ponca City, Route 7, Box 320, will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary at a family dinner at the home of a daughter, Carol Hamrick.
Mr. Glasgow and the former Maye Peer were married Nov. 26, 1924 in Gage. They moved to the Blackwell area in 1935 and to the Ponca City area in 1938 where they engaged in ranching, dairying and farming. They were involved in raising cattle, hogs, thoroughbred horses and chinchillas.
Some of the couple's other occupations have been ownership and operation of Newkirk Livestock Auction and a Barbecue restaurant. They have also sold real estate and done custom harvesting.
Both are active members of the Pythian Lodge and Temple. Mrs. Glasgow was a charter member of the Charley Creek Extension Homemakers and had been a member of the Bluebell Garden Club for many years. She is presently a member of the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club. Mr. and Mrs. Glasgow are members of the Osage Heights Baptist Church.
The family celebrated Mr. Glasgow's 91st birthday November 18 and Mrs. Glasgow's 90th birthday on November 25. The couple's other daughter, Darla Wesbrook of Treasure Island, Fla., plans a visit to Ponca City in December.
Grandchildren of the anniversary couple are Randy and Kelli Ross; Brett, Kristi, Darci, Mindy and Ryan Hamrick; Kevin, Becky, Blake and Jamie Hamrick, all of Ponca City, and Mike, Tina and Melissa Wesbrook of Treasure Island, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Griffin are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. Mr. Griffin and the former Esther Louise Goodson were married Dec. 1, 1946 in Arkansas City, Kan. They have resided in Ponca City most of their married life.
Mr. Griffin was employed at Continental Oil Company, retiring in 1981 after 31 years of service. Mrs. Griffin retired from Tan-Co Wreath Company in 1981. The couple enjoys traveling and visiting with friends and relatives. They celebrated their anniversary with a family reception in August at the home of their daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Griffin are the parents of Susie Pettit and Larry Griffin, both of Ponca City. They are also the parents of the late Wanda Griffin and the late Steven Griffin.
The couple has a son-in-law, Ernie Pettit, and a daughter-in-law, Linda (Burns) Griffin. Grandchildren of the anniversary couple are Larry Ron Griffin, Marty Pettit, Justin Williams and Laci Hill. Great-granddaughter is Haley Williams.
Wheatheart Nutrition menus for the week of December 2-6 are as follows:
December 2: Pepper steak and rice, marinated carrots, orange juice, whole wheat roll with butter, Cook's Choice dessert.
December 3: BBQ chicken, buttered corn, buttered broccoli, whole wheat roll with butter, applesauce.
December 4: Hearty beef vegetable soup, cabbage slaw, crackers or bread and butter, oatmeal cake.
December 5: Turkey dressing pie with gravy, mashed potatoes, pickled beets, tomato juice, bread of choice with butter, sliced peaches.
December 6: Chili Con Carne, crackers with butter, mixed fruit with citrus, cinnamon roll.
Mary Amanda Brown observed her 80th birthday November 29 at a party in the home of a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Cathy Ferguson.
Mrs. Brown was born Nov. 29, 1916 in Grady, N.M. to Robert Lee and Zoa May (Frantz) Keathly, moving to Ponca City July 4, 1918 with her family.
Mrs. Brown is a member of the First Baptist Church, where she taught day school for 16 years, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoys painting, crocheting and compiling family history books.
A graduate of Ponca City High School, she was married to Cecil J. Ferguson in 1939. He died in 1981. They had two children, Mrs. Grant (Deanna) Hodges and Bob L. Ferguson. Grandchildren are Todd, Tim and Ty Hodges; Mandy (Hodges) Fairbanks; Jay, Scott and Becky Ferguson. Great-grandchildren are Jessica and Katie Ferguson; Tyler Ferguson; Scott and Dan Fairbanks, and Parker Hodges.
She was married to Ira Brown April 7, 1984 and the couple presently resides at #10 Spring Village. Mrs. Brown's stepchildren are Charles Brown and Carol (Brown) Litton. Stepgrandchildren are Matt and Mark Litton and Lisa and Linda Brown.
Woodlands Christian Church was the setting November 2 for the 7 p.m. wedding ceremony uniting Miss Marsha Gail McKinnis and Chad Matthew Blew. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Paul Krueger.
Parents of the couple are Danny and Diana McKinnis, 1412 West Hazel, and Charles and Kathy Blew, 2409 Copperfield Avenue.
Nancy Kruckeberg, pianist, played "Canon in D," the "Wedding March," and "Ode To Joy." Marilyn Merle, soloist, sang "It's Only the Beginning (The Wedding Song) and following the couple's first communion together she sang "The Lord's Prayer."
Escorted to the altar by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a gown of silk shantung with a jewel neckline accented with french piping and overlaid with Guipure lace. The bodice was styled with a Basque waist and set-in sleeves with a pouf at each shoulder. The open, square back neckline featured a double back bow flowing into a full chapel length train. The silk shantung, crown-shaped headpiece was embellished with rosettes and held a double tiered waist-length veil. The bride carried a bouquet of candlelight Osiana roses and stephanotis. She followed the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue. Her grandmother's bracelet, carried in the bouquet, was something old, and something new were pearl earrings, a gift from her parents. Something borrowed was a pearl necklace from the maid of honor, and something blue was a garter given by the matron of honor. The bride also wore a sixpence in her shoe.
Mrs. Heather Johndrow of Edmond was Matron of Honor and Miss Laura Krider of Oklahoma City was Maid of Honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Miss Sarah Blew of Stillwater, sister of the bridegroom; Miss Brenda Smith of Edmond, and Miss Lisa Fauchier of Stillwater.
The bridal attendants were attired in floor length gowns of chocolate brown crepe designed with empire waists. Each carried a cluster of eucalyptus adorned with silk ribbons.
Serving as best man was Chuck Tautfest. Groomsmen were Rob Carlson of Tulsa, Tommy Shreffler of Stilwater, Craig Smith of Ada, and Mike Miller of Chicago, Ill. Ushers were Jake McKinnis of Edmond, brother of the bride; Tracy Corbett of Tulsa, and Mike "Duke" Nathman of San Diego, Cal. Acting as candlelighters were Craig Smith and Mike Miller.
Other members of the wedding party were Mrs. Rachael Shreffler, who kept the guest book, and Miss Beth Rhodes, who gave the reading of the Prophet as the couple lit the unity candle. Programs were distributed by Miss Pam Goswick and Mrs. Shannon Castle. Assisting with the reception at the Ponca City Elks Lodge were Mrs. Betty Tautfest, Mrs. Beverly Poet, Mrs. Pat Holmes, Mrs. Debbie Turner, Mrs. Janet Wentroth, Mrs. Barbara Rozell, and Pecola and Raymond Hudsonpillar.
Following a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, the couple is residing at 145 Melrose Drive in Stillwater. The bride is manager of the Stillwater Domestic Violence Shelter and the bridgeroom is manager of Acton, Incorporated.
Special guests at the wedding included the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reames of Blackwell and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. McKinnis of Hulbert. Other guests were Mary Tood Benson and Karen White of Tempe, Ariz., Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Davault of Okemah; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Carter and Catelyn of Beardon; Jeff Davault of Noble; John Reames and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee Reames, Jennifer, Jered and Brad of Blackwell; Mr. and Mrs. John McKinnis, Leslie and Andrew of Siloam Springs, Ark. Sherrie McKinnis of Shawnee, and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hackett, Brandon and Cole of Enid.
Pre-nuptial events included a bridal shower September 15 in Blackwell, a fiesta dinner party at Lake Ponca on September 28, a bridal shower at Northeast Baptist Church on October 17 and a personal shower October 19 in Oklahoma City. Following the rehearsal November 1 parents of the future bridegroom hosted a dinner at the Crown and Rose Pub.
The Fibromyalgia Support group will meet December 2, 7 p.m., at the First Baptist Church parlor. Andy Anderson is the scheduled speaker. His presentation will involve the quality of air in homes. He is expected to give options on dealing with indoor air pollution.
More information about this group or Fibromyalgia may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Lilly Freeman, 762-9027, or Martha Long, 762-5572.
The group's December 16 meeting will also be at the church parlor at 7 p.m.
The First Baptist Church in Shidler will be the setting December 14 for a wedding ceremony at 7 p.m. uniting Miss Sharon Lea Nickles and Richard Emery Patrick. A reception will follow and all friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the event.
Miss Nickles is the daughter of Bessie Mae Nickles of Shidler and the late Charley E. Nickles. The bride-to-be is employed with ADPC in Ponca City. Patrick, son of Dick and Margie Patrick of Ponca City, is employed with Pipefitters Local 767.
A reception December 7, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Kaw City Community Building, will honor Mr. and Mrs. James L. Orcutt on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend. The couple requests that there be no gifts.
Jim Orcutt and the former Helen Reynolds were married Dec. 9, 1946 in Winfield, Kan. The couple has four children who will be hosting the reception . They are James L. (Jim) Orcutt of Seattle, Wash., Sue Fleharty and Nancy Anderson, both of Kaw City, and Curtis W. Orcutt, rural Shidler. Mr. and Mrs. Orcutt have eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Orcutt attended school through sixth grade at Washunga, graduating from Kaw City High School in 1944. During school she worked at the local drugstore in Kaw City. Following graduation she was employed with defense work during World War II making army tents for Mid-America in Ponca City. After the war she worked at the Clubb Hotel in old Kaw City.
Mr. Orcutt attended Carter Nine schools. He joined the U. S. Navy in 1943 and served three years during World War II. He was a Seaman First Class, SV6, USNR, participating in battles at Tarawa, Kwajalien, Eniwetek, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Leyta, Mindora, Luzon and Okinawa. He served on the USS Colorado earning a Victory Medal, WWII American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal-6 stars, Philippine Liberation Medal-1 star. Following the war he worked at Conoco and at Coon Construction for 23 years. Presently, Mr. Orcutt is employed for Bowers Industries in Ponca City.
SUNDAY
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Marland Mansion and Estate, 901 Monument Rd., open daily May-September, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Daily guided tours, 1:30 weekdays. Petroleum Museum and Marland Memorabilia Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For mansion guided tours, 767-0420.
Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 1000 East Grand. Includes Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch and DAR Rooms. Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, closed Tuesday.
Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.
Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Sunday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).
MONDAY
Road to Hope Al-Anon, 11:30 a.m. Monday. Call Linda at 765-7045, home, 767-5328, work; or Carol at 765-2390, home, 767-6192, work, for location.
Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday, for those with desire to stop drinking. information, call Sue 765-256
Past Matrons of Fanchon Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, 2 p.m. Monday, home of Marguerite Rupert, 516 South Franklin. Jane Sheets is in charge of the program.
TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.
Freedom Group of AA open meeting 12 and 12 study, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, Williamsburg Parlor, First Baptist Church. For information call Laura, 762-3759, or Vivian, 765-8871.
Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.
TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.
Christmas Buffet Luncheon, American Business Women's Asociation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cultural Center. 1000 East Grand. Scholarship Fund Raiser.
Parent Support Group, 6 to 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.
Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Programs for women children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.
Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.
Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkin Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All welcome. For information, call 765-1172 or 363-0469.
Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.
Fanchon Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Installation of new officers. Reception following.
New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).
WEDNESDAY
Storytime for 2 & 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. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.
Organizations decorate Christmas Trees at Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Saturday.
Deadline for Sunday's Family Living photos, noon Wednesday.
Chapter FC of P.E.O., noon Wednesday, Barbara Bridwell, hostess; social committee, co-hostesses. Program: Marjorie Parker and Kathy Wimberley.
Christmas dinner, Conoco Retirees Association, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Social hour at 5 p.m. Tickets $12 per person. Entnment by The Rousatabouts.
Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.
Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Family Living, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.
Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at 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.
Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.
Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.
Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday. For location, call 765-3178 or 762-5529.
New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library.).
Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).
FRIDAY
Ponca City Federated Music Club, 1 p.m. Friday, Cultural Center. Program: Handbell Q uartet, Fi rst United Methodist Church.
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
SATURDAY
Just for Kids! Storytime for children ages four through eight, 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Brace Books and More.
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.
Storytime for children ages four through eight, 11 to 11:30 and 3 to 3:30, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth St. Just for kids.
Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House
(upstairs library). Smoke-free.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTONNews Sports Editor
"We can't get anyone hurt, we can't have anybody sick and we can't have any other problems," Po-Hi wrestling coach Pat Young said in summing up the prospects for the Wildcats this season.
The Cats open with a flourish. In Robson Fieldhouse on Tuesday, the JV grapplers - the few that there are - will wrestle the Newkirk varsity at 6:30 p.m. with the varsity going against Perry at 7:30.
The Poncans wrestle Owasso here Thursday at 7:30. The varsity travels to the Ark City Tournament on Saturday while the JVs are slated to attend the Del City Tournament Friday and the Winfield Tournament on Saturday.
"This team is going to be young and thin," Young said as he sent the grapplers through their early workouts.
He is working with about 25 seniors, juniors and sophomores with heavy emphasis on the junior class. Young has approximately 15 ninth graders at his disposal, but he is reluctant to thrust them into high school competition this early.
If the coach's tentative starting lineup holds up, the Wildcats will have just four seniors going against Perry.
Although junior dominated and lacking in numbers, the Wildcat matmen should be competitive, Young says.
There is more that a little talent in the wrestling room, with state champion Mark Dodgen and state qualifier Stockton Graves returning.
Junior Phillip Gelino is back at 103 pounds and is heavier and stronger this year. "Phillip will be a true 103-pounder this year," his coach said. "He was wrestling very light last year. Phillip has been working hard in the wrestling room this fall."
Sophomore Josh Bailey steps in at 112 pounds while Mark Dodgen will go at 119 after winning the Class 5A state crown at 112 pounds last year. Matt Dodgen is slated for 125 pounds, also going up a weight.
Junior Jason Hunt, who saw limited varsity action last year, is at 130 with senior Doug Scott returning at 135 to beat out Chris Hunt.
Jacob Beck is at 140 with Darren Smith dropping down from last year to occupy the 145-pound slot,
The 152-pound starter will be decided today as sophomore Toby Redleaf and senior Rowdy Andrews meet in a ranking match. Junior Matt Noonan has won the 160-pound spot.
Senior Graves returns at 171 pounds to make a second try at the state tournament.
Junior Jay Bentley will be at 189 pounds with another footballer, Nick Steichen, stepping in at 215.
Senior Cory Burkett is slated to return at heavyweight. However, Burkett has been out of the wrestling room this past week due to an illness in the family.
There are no backups at the three lowest weights nor at the four top weights. Any injury, illness, etc. at those weights will probably result in a forfeit, at least in the early going.
It also make it tough to fill out a JV lineup, which is disappointing for coach Young since he added JV matches to the schedule this season.
The middle weights do have some stiff competition with Will Ivie at 125, Lorenzo Jones at 130, Justin Hall at 152, Kyle Vincent and Marciano Villerruel at 160.
The Wildcats will get their first test of the eastern region strengths as they take on Broken Arrow in a dual here Tuesday, Dec. 10. They take part in the Tulsa Union Tournament Dec. 13-14 and finish the first part of the season at Shawnee on Dec. 20.
Wrestling Schedule
Varsity
December
3 - PERRY, 7:30
5 - OWASSO, 7:00
7 - Ark City Tounrnament
10 - BROKEN ARROW, 7:00
13-14 - Union Tournament
20 - at Shawnee, 7:00
January
7 - at Enid, 7:30
10-11 - Geary Tournament
14 - at Bartlesville, 7:00
17-18 - Sand Springs Tournament
21 - at Edmond, 7:00
23 - STILLWATER, 7:00
30 - at Sand Springs, 7:30
31 - JENKS, 7:00
February
6 - at Sapulpa, 7:00
11 - at Union, 7:00
14-15 - Dual State
20-21 - Regionals
28 - State
Junior Varsity
December
3 - NEWKIRK, 6:30
6 - Del City Tournament
7 - Winfield Tournament
January
7 - at Perkins
18 - Pawhuska Quad
24-25 - T. Edison Tournament
31 - Chandler Tournament
February
6 - Tonkawa Quad
13-14 - Mustang Tournament
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Not a lot is expected out of the Ponca City Wildcats' boys basketball team this season. After graduating all five starters, the sixth man and losing the second player off the bench due to a move, it's easy to see why.
The Cats were 15-10 last season overall and 10-6 in the Frontier Conference but have lost nearly all the firepower off that team - which was Ponca City's best since 1988. The only players back this season that saw varsity action a year ago are Andy Parsons, Sawyer Blackburn and Wesley Swygert. And of those, only Parsons played in competitive games.
Tulsa Union is the choice of Frontier Conference coaches to carry the banner of league champion this year with Stillwater tabbed second and Jenks third. Sand Springs, Broken Arrow, Sapulpa, Bartlesville, Owasso and Ponca City round out the predicted order of finish.
Ponca City is in the worst shape as far as returning starters are concerned. Every other team except Jenks has at least two returnees. And even though Jenks has just one, he's a good one - 6-7 Division I prospect Grant Stone.
The Poncans are not only short on experience, they're short in stature as well.
Ryan Treadway is a 6-4 junior, Wesley Swygert is a 6-3 junior and Blackburn (senior) and Jason Shelton (junior) are just 6-2. Those are the inside players.
Parsons is a 5-9 junior point guard, junior Ryan Meyer is 5-11 and junior Micah Alexander is 6-0.
Ponca City does have the services of a 6-4 Brazilian exchange student, Gabriel Maciel, but according to assistant coach Larry Degan his mobility is limited due to knee problems.
"He can move up and down the court very well and he jumps well, but his lateral movement has really been cut down because of his knees," Degan said recently.
In addition to the eight players already mentioned, 5-10 sophomore Kris Shores and 6-1 senior Donovan Weems are also vying for varsity suits.
The Wildcats didn't get much of an early season break from the schedule makers, either. Ponca City opens on the road Tuesday against preseason favorite Union and then travels to No. 2 pick Stillwater the following Tuesday, Dec. 10. Ponca City's first home game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13 against Sapulpa.
Unlike the past, this season the Wildcats will play first and the Lady Wildcats will tip off second in all Frontier Conference doubleheaders. The games are scheduled to begin at 6:15 and 7:45 p.m.
The change was announced in the midst of a Title IX lawsuit brought against the Tulsa Public Schools. That lawsuit has since been settled but another has been brought in Norman.
Ken Chronister begins his fourth year at the Wildcat helm and is 30-41.
1996-97 Po-Hi
Varsity Basketball Schedule
Note: Boys Games First
DECEMBER
3 - at Tulsa Union, 6:15, 7:45
10 - at Stillwater, 6:15, 7:45
13 - SAPULPA, 6:15, 7:45
20 - at Jenks, 6:15, 7:45
JANUARY
7 - OWASSO, 6:15, 7:45
9-11 - at ECU Invitational (boys, girls)
14 - SAND SPRINGS, 6:15, 7:45
17 - at Bartlesville, 6:15, 7:45
21 - BROKEN ARROW, 6:15, 7:45
20-25 - at Catoosa Tournament (girls)
23-25 - at Valley Center (Kan.) Tournament (boys)
28 - STILLWATER, 6:15, 7:45
FEBRUARY
4 - at Sapulpa, 6:15, 7:45
7 - TULSA UNION, 6:15, 7:45
11 - JENKS, 6:15, 7:45
14 - at Owasso, 6:15, 7:45
18 - at Sand Springs, 6:15, 7:45
21 - BARTLESVILLE, 6:15, 7:45
24 - at Broken Arrow, 6:15, 7:45
Regionals - Feb. 27 - March 1
Area - March 6-8
State - March 13-15
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
There won't be many experienced players on the court when the 1996-97 version of the Ponca City Lady Wildcats basketball team takes the floor for their season opener Tuesday night at Tulsa Union. The success of this season will depend on how quickly those inexperienced players adjust to the rugged Frontier Conference.
The Lady Cats lost four full-time starters off last season's 10-15 squad and part-time starter Sarah Roughface, who was the team's second leading scorer. In all, veteran head coach Larry Rehl will have to try and replace five players who averaged 35 of Ponca City's 45.8 points per game.
"The positives are, this bunch has pretty good quickness, they play hard and they're scrappers," said Rehl, who is 440-174 in his coaching career. "That's a key for us, we have to have that effort every night and we have to shoot better and more consistently than last season to be successful."
At this early stage, Rehl will count most heavily on seven players and five of those did see playing time last year at the varsity level.
Junior Natasha Anderson, a 5-4 guard, started as a sophomore and averaged 5 points per game. She is the most experienced of the returnees.
Senior post Lyndsey Warrior averaged 4 points and 3.3 rebounds last year and is a shot-blocking force at 6-3. She also drew a few starts last season. Don't look for her to sneak up on anyone, though. She landed on the Tulsa World's preseason all-conference team.
Another senior, 5-7 guard Tee West, was also a spot starter last year when Anderson and Teresa Boles were injured in the East Central Tournament. She averaged 2.3 points per game.
Julie Schiltz and Tiffani Essary also bring some varsity experience to this year's squad. Schiltz is a 5-7 junior guard and Essary is a 5-11 junior post/forward.
Joining those five in the rotation will be newcomers Desiree CriesForRibs and Keesha West.
CriesForRibs is a 5-7 sophomore who impressed coach Rehl during the summer. She is the likely starter at point guard.
West is a 5-8 junior forward/post.
Also vying for varsity suits are 5-9 junior forward Amanda Porter, 5-10 sophomore post Sherri Winters, 5-9 junior Leslie Schieber and 5-5 guard Tia Williams.
Anderson and Tee West are expected open the season as the starting wings with Warrior and Keesha West at post and CriesForRibs at the point.
"Anderson did a steady job for us last year and is the best leader we have right now," Rehl said of his lone true returning starter.
He also had some comments about his other top six players:
Lyndsey Warrior - "Lyndsey is improved over a year ago. She worked pretty hard this summer and got a little stronger."
Desiree CriesForRibs - "She played well this summer. She's probably our best shooter and is our best scorer."
Tee West - "Tee is probably our best defensive player. She is extremely quick and her shooting has improved."
"Keesha has improved a lot. She's a good jumper and is good on the boards. She plays well inside. I really see her improving as the season goes along."
Tiffani Essary - "She has good size and played some last year. She also has a pretty good shooting touch."
Julie Schiltz - "Julie was one of our top guards off the bench last year and has some experience. She'll be vying for a starting position. She's a solid player."
As for the Frontier Conference, the coaches tabbed Sapulpa as the preseason favorite, followed by Owasso, Jenks, Union, Sand Springs, Ponca City, Stillwater, Broken Arrow and Bartlesville.
Rehl, whose team was 7-9 in conference games last season, said he thinks that poll is pretty accurate.
"Sapulpa was a state finalist last year (20-4) and has four starters back, Owasso has five starters back off a pretty good team (15-11) and Jenks has three back. Union and Sand Springs will also be tough. A team that could also be tough is Broken Arrow. They have four returning starters. And Bartlesville had a horrible year, winning just one game but they played us tough twice and they have a lot of talent.
"I see this conference as just as tough as ever."
The Lady Cats open the 1996-97 season with three of the toughest teams, too. Tuesday the Poncans go to Union, they are at arch-rival Stillwater the following Tuesday (Dec. 10) and then host Sapulpa Dec. 13.
"Those first three games will be tough," said Rehl. "We'll get broke in real fast. But we've played well in the preseason."
Something the Frontier Conference is doing differently this season is playing the girls games first and then the boys games. The plan is for the starting times to rotate each season.
"It's going to be an adjustment for both us and the boys team," said Rehl. "I didn't see a whole lot of reason for it. With the Title IX lawsuit (which was recently settled by the Tulsa Public Schools), switching the starting times was kind of like a Bandaid. I guess they felt like they needed to do something and this was the least thing they could do."
All Frontier Conference doubleheaders are scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. with a girls game and then the boys will take the floor at approximately 7:45.
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
MUSTANG, Okla. - Quickness and strength were on the side of top-ranked Mountain View-Gotebo here on a cold, damp Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the Class B football playoffs. The Tigers used that advantage to score the first 18 points of the second half and went on to post a 38-22 win over the Morrison Wildcats.
Mountain View dominated the line of scrimmage throughout the contest and forced the Wildcats into a catch-up mode twice during the game.
The first time came after the Tigers grabbed a 20-6 lead with 4:27 left before the half. Morrison responded with a seven-play 70-yard drive with the touchdown coming on a 41-yard pass from Ryan Luter to Bobby Berkenbile.
Berkenbile added the two-point run and the Cats trailed by just six at the half, 20-14, despite being outgained 139-31 on the ground.
Morrison got the ball to start the second half but Mountain View had the wind. After holding the Cats to zero yards on three plays, Morrison got off just a 12-yard punt into about a 25-mph win and the Tigers took over on the Morrison 47. Eight plays later Mountain View led 26-14 after an 11-yard TD scamper by junior tailback Brandon Benevento.
Benevento had a great game with 200 yards rushing on 18 carries. He totaled 149 of his yards in the second half and added two more TD runs.
Morrison tried to come back against the wind following Benevento's first touchdown but Luter was picked off on a fourth-and-nine play from the Mountain View 36. Benevento then went 67 yards straight up the middle for another six points to put the Tigers up 32-14 with 5:12 left in the third.
Another Morrison drive ended with an interception at the Mountain View 15 and the third quarter ended with the Tigers up 18.
But there would be no catching up for the proud Morrison squad, which loses 11 seniors. Mountain View eventually went up 38-14 midway through the fourth after Benevento struck from 15 yards out.
Berkenbile, who was held to just 55 yards on 16 carries after gaining 1,980 through 12 games, ended the scoring late in the fourth on a 31-yard TD jaunt and then tacked on the two-point conversion.
Morrison lost in the semifinals for the second straight year after winning an unprecedented seven consecutive state championships. The Cats finished 10-3.
Mountain View-Gotebo advances to the finals with a mark of 12-1.
Mountain View-Gotebo 38, Morrison 22
Mountain View 6 14 12 6 - 38
Morrison 6 8 0 8 - 22
Scoring
MV-GB - Faulkner 1 run (pass failed)
Morrison - Scott Blosch 50 pass from Phillip Cowley (run failed)
MV-GB - Faulker 1 run (Faulkner run)
MV-GB - Faulkner 16 pass from Chris Newton (run failed)
Morrison - Bobby Berkenbile 41 pass from Ryan Luter (Berkenbile run)
MV-GB - Brandon Benevento 11 run (pass failed)
MV-GB - Benevento 67 run (run failed)
MV-GB - Benevento 15 run (pass failed)
Morrison - Berkenbile 31 run (Berkenbile run)
Statistics
Morr. MV-GB
First Downs 10 23
Rushes-yards 31-93 65-335
Passing yards 184 88
Comp-attempts 9-29-3 8-14-1
Punts 2-26 3-39.7
Fumbles-lost 1-12-1
Penalties-yards 2-34 5-22
Individual Statistics
RUSHING-Morrison: Berkenbile 16-55, Condit 6-27, Cowley 1-10, Lench 1-7, Luter 7- (-6). MV-GB: Benevento 18-200, Faulkner 15-56, Bristow 12-51, Newton 11-19.
PASSING-Morrison: Luter 8-26-3 134; Cowley 1-3-0 50. MV-GB: Newton 8-14-1 88.
RECEIVING-Morrison: Berkenbile 4-71, Blosch 3-62, Cowley 1-29, Prigmore 1-22.