From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday,
December 12, 1996
LOCAL
Conoco Official Says Alliance Is Good News for Ponca City
DuPont Announces Alliance For Information Technology
Nearly News
Chamber News
Schools To Improve Energy Management
Electric Usages Need Attention During Holidays
Letters To Santa
Historic Homes Tour Tickets Available at all Five Homes
Santa Greets Children at Lake Ponca Park Next Two Weekends of 'Angels'
Lindsborg Sets Swedish Tradition Event Saturday
District Court
Tree Trimmers Continue Work
College Course Designed To Certify H/AC Inspectors
Special Session Of City Officials Set for Friday
DEATHS
Sylvia M. Jacobs
Gladys G. Trapp
Reality Joia Alexander
Services Pending
Gary McDaniel
Stefan Hercyk
Funerals
Thomas Carl Libby
E.K. Morgan
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Little News
Eta Delta Chapter Announces Plans For Future Meetings
SPORTS
St. Mary's Splits With Stillwater
Lady Mustangs Advance, 63-30
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
"There is some good news for Ponca City," Richard Severance, general manager of the Conoco Mid-Continent Business Unit, told a group of civic leaders here Wednesday afternoon. Severance announced that although two of DuPont's support services have been out-sourced - Information Technology and Information Systems - both will continue to be located in Ponca City.
Additionally these two firms, Computer Services Corporation CSC) and Andersen Consulting, could put Ponca City in the picture as a global information provider. The out-sourced services include computer, infrastructure and applications.
Severance said what this means to Ponca City is that it will be pretty much virtually be kept intact. At this point applause filled the room. He said that every employee in the data center and telecommunications will be offered a job with the new company.
Severance, who with Archie Dunham, Conoco CEO and DuPont vice president, and other members of the management team, had spent three tough weeks in negotiations. He said, "We were determined the operation would stay in Ponca City."
Severance said the data center will be more automated and will require about 25 less people to operate, within the next two years. But those 25 will be offered jobs elsewhere.
But the good news for Ponca City is that the alliance of DuPont, with CSC and Andersen Consulting means saving about 270 jobs in the community. Severance, Dunham, and others in Conoco management, worked diligently in negotiations to retain the jobs in Ponca City, according to Don Wood, executive director of Economic Development Foundation.
"It was the right business decision to keep it in Ponca City," Severance said. He also commented that Wood had met with both of the companies and made presentations. Wood said this was the first time Conoco had opened the door to having the EDF be part of the discussion, when they were considering out-sourcing. He expressed appreciation on behalf of the community and EDF for retaining the jobs here, saying it wasn't anything that EDF did but what Conoco management brought about.
City Manager Gary Martin added his appreciation to Severance for "standing up" for Ponca City.
Another piece of the good news is that part of the deal is that the wages and benefits are to remain comparable to the present Conoco wage scale. Also there is a possibility that the businesses could grow since part of the alliance agreement is that they can do servicing for other firms, as well as, DuPont.
Under the "global innovative alliance," according to Severance, CSC will operate DuPont's global information systems and technology infrastructure. This includes all of DuPont's data centers and telecommunication operations and will provide selected applications and software services.
While Andersen Consulting is to provide chemical and energy business solutions designed to enhance DuPont's manufacturing, marketing, distribution and customer service.
DuPont will be the leader and integrator of alliance activities to meet its internal IT needs and will contract separately with both suppliers for service.
An advantage for the two companies is Ponca City has a stable population and a dependable work force, while in a larger town there is a lot of competition for jobs, according to Severance.
A definitive agreement is expected to be signed in March, Severance speculated.
WILMINGTON, Del. - DuPont has announced its intent to form a global, innovative alliance with two of the world's leading information technology (IT) firms to support the growth strategies of DuPont's business and increase shareholder value.
The alliance will affect a number of operations in Ponca City at DuPont's subsidiary, Conoco Inc.
Under the alliance, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) will operate DuPont's global information systems and technology infrastructure and will provide selected applications and software services.
Andersen Consulting will provide chemical and energy business solutions designed to enhance DuPont's manufacturing, marketing, distribution and customer service.
DuPont will be the leader and integrator of alliance activities to meet its internal IT needs and will contract separately with both suppliers for services. Both companies will have the right to independently use their increased capabilities and experience with DuPont to compete and expand their services and offerings to other companies.
Formation of the alliance will not result in reductions from among the 4,200 DuPont Information Systems (IS) positions. The total dollar value of the alliance contracts is expected to be in excess of $4 billion over 10 years.
"We are very pleased about the potential of this new alliance, which has resulted from an ongoing initiative by DuPont Information Systems responding creatively to corporate growth and competitiveness challenges," said Cinda A. Hallman, vice president, DuPont Information Systems and chief information officer.
"The alliance enables DuPont to work together with the 'best of the best' in this IT industry - strengthening and building on their competencies to meet the needs of the dynamic global business environment in which DuPont competes. DuPont expects to improve the range and speed of services to our customers and improve our cost effectiveness through improved business processes, streamlined systems and increased productivity."
Assuming a final agreement is reached with Andersen Consulting, the resulting contract will provide DuPont with chemical and energy business solutions that are critical to supporting its future manufacturing, marketing, distribution and customer service needs.
This includes: materials and resource planning; order processing; manufacturing and engineering systems; and safety, health and environmental analyses and reporting. About 500 current employees of DuPont IS will be offered employment with Andersen Consulting.
"Andersen Consulting is one of the leading business solutions providers in the chemical and energy industries," said Hallman. "By working with them, DuPont will gain access to leading edge technology and skills needed to enhance our competitive position into the future. They have a demonstrated capability to successfully implement large-scale change initiatives."
George T. Shaheen, managing partner and chief executive officer of Andersen Consulting, said, "We are delighted that DuPont chose Andersen Consulting to provide business solutions as part of this landmark alliance which will deliver enhanced competitive advantage to its global businesses. Through our relationship, we will help DuPont not only reap more strategic value from its investments, but to strengthen its position as an industry leader - introducing solutions to industry challenges, and identifying and capitalizing upon new market opportunities."
"Additionally, this venture clearly bolsters Andersen Consulting's market position. It fits perfectly with our strategy to focus on our strengths, developing and managing business solutions that help our clients change to be more successful."
Assuming a final agreement is reached with CSC, the resulting contract will be for managing and enhancing DuPont's global mainframe, midrange and personal computer infrastructure and for managing DuPont's global telecommunications network. CSC also will be responsible for applications in Europe and Canada, and current business and staff function applications in the United States About 2,600 current employees of DuPont IS will be offered employment with CSC.
"CSC is a world-class global IT service provider that has proven ability in delivering reliable, cost-effective and secure IT operations," Hallman noted. "Working with CSC in the new alliance will allow DuPont to increase our flexibility and speed of response to our customers' needs and convert fixed costs to variable costs. This is also a great opportunity for our IT people to improve their capability through world-class training and development opportunities."
"We are pleased to work with DuPont in this innovative alliance, which represents the single largest technology management agreement for both CSC and the IT industry," said Van B. Honeycutt, CSC president and chief executive officer. "This agreement adds significant scale to CSC's global technology resources, extending our capabilities throughout Europe and Canada; and broadens our expertise in critical technologies like SAP. CSC will focus this capability to bring value-added IT solutions to DuPont and other industries, opening new avenues of growth for both companies."
DuPont will retain approximately 1,100 IS employees, including a leadership and management team that will develop and maintain corporate IT architecture and standards; leverage IT solutions and worldwide procurement across DuPont's businesses and functions; and manage and integrate DuPont's IS activities with its alliance companies.
DuPont will retain and enhance the IS leadership role in each of the business units to ensure their specific needs are met. DuPont will also retain operation of its research and development and plant process monitoring and control systems; oversee international IT operations; and run other security and control processes which are critical to the continued stewardship of IT within the company.
Said Hallman, "It is critical that we have an excellent team of people retained in DuPont to ensure the alliance works to the satisfaction of DuPont and our alliance companies. Our highly skilled IS people not only know IT services and solutions critical to the daily operations of our company, but have a keen understanding of the business needs within DuPont. It is imperative that DuPont retains a strong and vital link in the alliance to make it successful."
DuPont is a global research and technology-based chemical and energy company offering high-performance products based on chemicals, polymers, fibers and petroleum. Committed to better things for better living, DuPont serves worldwide markets in the aerospace, agriculture, apparel, automotive, construction, electronics, packaging, refining and transportation industries.
Andersen Consulting is a $4.2 billion global management and technology consulting organization whose mission is to help its clients change to be more successful. The organization works with clients from a wide range of industries to link their people, processes and technologies to their strategies. Andersen Consulting has more than 44,000 persons in 47 countries.
CSC helps clients add value to their organizations and increase shareholder value by providing a wide range of professional services, including technology management, systems integration and consulting.
With headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., CSC employees almost 40,000 employees in more than 600 offices worldwide. The company had $5.2 billion in revenue for the 12 months ended September 1996.
NN suspects Cobb's Cafe on South First Street will be in a state of celebration on Friday. Judy Solorio, their veteran waitress, will be celebrating 20 years on the job at Cobb's, one of Ponca City's popular eating places - especially on fried chicken day. NN understands Cobb's is the longest operating cafe in the same location in Ponca City, and Judy is one of the assets. NN wishes Judy a great anniversary, and more to come!
By TIM BURG
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Class Update
The Leadership Ponca City Class met Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center to continue with their leadership process. This session was based on the Civic and Human Services available in our community.
The session's day chair was Cathy Ferguson, director of Ponca City Tomorrow. As with all leadership sessions, this day was packed with presentations and information pertaining to business and agencies including St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Domestic Violence, Helpline, Bridgeway Inc., Peachtree Landing, Hospice, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Golden Villa, Proteens and the YMCA.
After a nourishing lunch, participants hit the road to tour the Habitat for Humanity, American Legion Children's Home, Kay County Health Department, Opportunity Center and the Child Development Center.
Upon returning to St. Joseph's, the class finished up its day with information concerning the United Way and its many agencies.
This session always has some surprises for the participants, and this class was no different from past groups. They experienced and heard first hand the level of compassion and kindness that Ponca Citians demonstrate to our less fortunate citizens.
We continue to be blessed because our community is capable and willing to provide so many various types of services. It is another example of why Ponca City is a great place to live.
Energy consumption and managements are expected to improve in the Ponca City public school system.
School board members have targeted those programs to carry out their mission of providing both quality education for the district's students and careful stewardship of tax dollars.
A recent board action enters into an agreement with Energy Education, Inc., an energy management consulting firm, to implement a comprehensive energy management program in the Ponca City Public Schools. Mike White, veteran teacher from the Mid-High School, has been selected as the District's Energy Manager. The Energy Manager will coordinate the program in a part-time capacity.
The program is expected to generate a savings of approximately $1,033,896 over the next seven years.
Dr. Bill White, superintendent, said "Through our new energy management program we will seek to avoid all unnecessary energy costs. This program is reflective of the commitment that our Board of Education and administration have made to the taxpayers and students of Ponca City Public Schools."
"Our commitment to providing high quality educational programs that our students deserve is combined with our responsibility to be good stewards of the dollars that our taxpayers provide. We feel that the energy management program is an outstanding opportunity for us to continue to maximize the funds available for education in our community," White said.
The Energy Education Inc., program of energy management has a long list of supporters. The program is currently in place in more than 165 school districts located in several different states.
Extra care is needed during the holiday season to avoid electricity-related injuries, according to the Ponca City Utility Authority.
PCUA advises using lights labeled for outdoor use when stringing outdoors. When inside, keep lights away from water and turn them off before going to bed.
In addition, keep lights away from other holiday decorations. Check that cords are well insulated and be careful not to overload outlets. Steer away from decorations that use candles; lights are safer, noted PCUA.
Also, consider a flame resistant artificial Christmas tree instead of an actual pine tree. PCUA indicates an artificial tree is less likely to catch fire.
Furthermore, parents should be sure that the family follows electric safety rules. Additionally, PCUA reminds parents to read instructions before allowing children to play with electric-powered toys.
Dear Santa, I love you, Santa. What I want is a poly pocket pop up house, and Melany's Mall, my own tape player, with my own tape. My own Fluffy, my come here puppy, and my own real camra and that's all. Thank you for all these toys, Santa, I love you.
Sarah
Dear Santa Claus, I want my stepmom to get pregmant and a puppy for Christmas plaese and I will believe in you and a Merry Chistmas. I love you. P.S. I want a friend to play with at recess. Please I hope I will believe soon. Merry Christmas to you. Bye for a little time.
Katie
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a little puppy. And a basketball. Fly safly at Christmas. I am your friend.
Jacob
Dear Santa Clause, I want a Nentendo with Star Wars game with two controls. One gray and one red. That's all. Please right back. I love you.
Andrew
Dear Santa Clause, I want a hapy Christmas and I mostly want my family to have a hapy Christmas.
Hutch
Dear Santa Claus, I don't know what I want for Christmas! I am glad we have Christmas! I hope you have a Merry Christmas! I believe in you! I love you.
Mika
Dear Santa Clause, I believe in you very much. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. I'll tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a beautiful white horse. I love you.
Randy
Dear Santa Claus, I really want Melanie's Mall because it has a real water fountain. Santa I really love you. Santa will you please get me Melanies Mall. Santa will you get my brother a go cart. Santa I do love you more than anything in the whole world. You are the best person in the whole world.
Holly
Dear Santa, My brothers and my sister and I want a jet ski for Christmas. Please! We have been good all year! You can ask my Mom and Dad! Have a Mary Christmas! I am your friend.
Gray
Dear Santa Clause, I want a reversable Magics Jacket. And if you have enough time I want a tetherball. Maybe a mountain bike.
Taylor
Dear Santa Clas, What I really want for Christmas is to see you but I ges two things I saw in a catalog a toy called Henry and 3 light and last but not lest puzzle games that fit in a little box. I love you.
Lauren
Dear Santa, I want a little van and an old fashon car and I believe in you. Will you please make a book and please get me a Magic Set. And a Science Set. I wish you a happy Chrismas. I love you.
Brittany
Dear Santa, I want a toy submarine that can go under water. How hard is your job? I am your friend.
Brandon
Dear Santa Clause, For Christmas I would like another control for my Nintendo and a game called Donkey Kong 3. I also want rocks, barbie stuff, and some little animals and people. Also a red wagon. I am your friend. I am drawing you and Missis Clause a picture heart, "I love Santa".
Lisa
Dear Santa, I want a car called the Dagger.
Bryce
Dear Santa Claus, I believe in you. What I want for Christmas is a real bay horse. If you can't get it then don't worry about it. And if you can will you make the body be brown. And the tail and the mane be black. Thank you. I love you.
Jessie
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The annual 1996 Festival of Angels Historic Homes Tour will be open to the public and hosted by five families in Ponca City, Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at any of the five homes listed on the tour.
Homes opened for the historic tour include the old L.S. Barnes 15-room home, built in the early 1900s and now owned to Jim and Jannie Ross at 402 North Sixth Street.
The former home of Mayor W.J. Casemore built in 1929, and now owned by Steve and Teri Thompson at 219 Virginia.
The Jack and Helen Cleary Estate, built in 1929 and now owned by Tom and Jane Morris, 13 Hillcrest (to see this home, and avoid parking problems on the estate grounds catch the shuttle at the Presbyterian Church parking lot at East Grand Avenue and Fourteenth Street).
The former home of Sam Collins, who was related to E.W. Marland, and now owned by Kim and Joyce Mitchell at 1204 East Central.
The former home of Charlotte Marland, sister to E.W. Marland and now the home of Clark and Susan Nickles at 919 East Grand.
All proceeds from the tour will be donated to the Pioneer Woman Museum Expansion Fund in memory of Laura Streich. Streich, a noted local and state historian, helped organize the 1990 and 1992 Cherokee Strip Historical House Tours and the 1992 Christmas House Tour.
The Festival of Angels Historic Homes Tour Committee recommends comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be visiting at Lake Ponca Park from 6-9 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, for the next two weekends during the Festival of Angels celebration. Parents may also make appointments to have children's pictures taken with the Clauses at the "Santa House," by calling Pat Hand 765-5522 or 762-3537.
Also on the weekends, a nostalgic, leisurely horse-drawn wagon ride through the beautifully lighted Festival of Angels exhibits is also available - taking riders on a romantic trip through magical fairyland exhibits in the park. Reservations for groups or families may be made by calling Everett VanHoesen 763-8001 or 765-7447. Drop-ins are always welcome.
While waiting for a ride in the yule-bedecked wagon or taking a turn at sitting on Santa's lap, visitors may enjoy hot chocolate, hot cider, an angel cookie or some angel food cake, prepared and sold at a nominal fee by the Instrumental Music Parents Association of Po-Hi.
While driving through the park, visitors are encouraged to count the lighted angels and enjoy the many other delightfully lighted displays, included a many-splendored peacock, a heavenly angel choir band, a flying angel, the angel train, and other one-of-a-kind lighted displays. Recently added to the exhibits is a lighted parade float from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Also on hand at the lake are angel hosts, who will greet visitors, direct traffic, including cars and buses as they enter and leave the park, and present free maps of the neighborhoods and other entities participating in the Festival of Angels throughout Ponca City.
According to Kathy Adams, chairman of the Festival of Angels, more than 142 volunteers have participated in hosting and helping with the Festival Of Angels during the 34 nights of the Festival. Most of those volunteers are members of the Ponca City Rotary Club and the Noon Lions Club, says Adams. We are also grateful to a group of Cub Scouts and their parents have also donated many hours, she says.
LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Swedish tradition of the Lucia Fest will be celebrated Saturday at Lindsborg, with Christmas carols, performances of Swedish folk dancers and the crowning of Lucia.
Other activities include art exhibitions, a bake sale of Swedish Christmas delicacies and special activities for youngsters.
This year the event also includes Swedish Renaissance activities in tribute to the 150th anniversary of the mass immigration from Sweden to America. On Lucia Day (as well as all Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas) one may chat with storytellers portraying Swedish immigrants. Swedish cooking demonstrations and food sampling will take place on the same Saturdays.
While Lucia has been a symbol of light and hope to the Swedish people since the Middle Ages, her legend actually begins on the island of Sicily. There Lucia was burned at the stake in 304 A.D. after being compelled by her Christian faith to give her dowry to the poor people of her village.
She is said to have reappeared in Sweden carrying food and drink to hungry folk during a great famine. She returns each year on Dec. 13, the darkest day of the year of the old Julian calendar to herald the good news of Christmas.
The custom is diligently observed in the homes, schools and businesses of Sweden today as they begin the Christmas holiday with feasting, merriment, singing and a spirit of friendliness and good will to all. Lindsborg has chosen to make their annual observance of the event on the second Saturday in December.
Holiday decorations in downtown Lindsborg also reflect the spirit of Swedish Christmas traditions. Hand painted banners representing the Lucia legend, as well as other Scandinavian Christmas customs, hang from each light pole. Jul Karve, or bundles of grain, adorn the poles as a gift to the birds. White lights sparkle in the windows and on the trees that line the sidewalks of the downtown business district. Each contributes to a feeling of awe and beauty.
Other holiday events in Lindsborg include Heritage Christmas at the Old Mill Museum on Saturday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Mike Wallen Family will present a program of Holiday Chamber Music in the Sandzen Art Gallery at 3 p.m., on Sunday.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Roy Wayne Sensintaffar, legal, and Carol Ann Whiting, legal, both of Ponca City.
Ricardo Renteria, 26, and Mireya Tarin, 26, both of Phoenix, Ariz.
Daniel Joseph Snow, 35, and Toni Robin Baker, 34, both of Spring, Tex.
James Nathan Epperson, 20, and Dondee Lynn Herrington, 19, both of Tonkawa.
Joel Michael Rouse, 21, and Cristi Rae Schieber, 23, both of Ponca City.
Russell Thomas Rhodd, 22, and Lydia Renee' Pensoneau, 22, both of Ponca City.
Cory Ryan Gann, 19, and Mandy Lyn McClaskey, 18, both of Ponca City.
Michael Alan Paige, 36, and Ronda Louise Lucas, 34, both of Blackwell.
Richard Alan Peri, 20, and Shelly Dawn Lux, 19, both of Blackwell.
Frank Elliott Kennedy, 35, and Angela Annette Luedeman, 27, both of Blackwell.
Roger Dale Cooper, 35, and Tina Marie Avery, 37, both of Hutchinson.
Henry Arthur Lieb, Jr., 69, and Winifred Jovon Pettit, 53, both of Ponca City.
Pourng Say, 21, and Shana Kay Cowhick, 15, both of Wichita.
Criminal Proceedings
Preliminary Hearing Set - Richard Dee Lane, 44, Oklahoma City, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after former felony convictions in connection with an April 11, 1994, incident where a 1989 Pontiac Grand Am was taken. He faces a sentence of 20 years to life and a fine up to $5,000 if convicted. Judge Welch scheduled a preliminary hearing for 2 p.m. Jan. 22.
Ponca City
Divorces Granted
Sandra Gail Dickerson vs. Joseph Harold Dickerson.
Jerry V. Ridgway vs. Anita Eckler Ridgway.
Kathleen Siobhan Kelly Mason vs. Dale Dwayne Mason.
Susan Tudor vs. Thomas K. Tudor.
Kim Youngblood vs. Orland C. Youngblood, Jr.
Misty D. Finton vs. Patrick Z. Finton; plaintiff restored to former name Misty D. Coates.
Victoria L. Scavezze vs. Arthur C. Scavezze.
Jackie Lynn Cochrane vs. Johnathan Scott Cochrane.
Civil Proceedings
Mark Maxson vs. Allstate Insurance Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment of $10,000.
Credit Bureau Services Association vs. Larry C. Armstrong, Sr., and Thelma A. Armstrong; plaintiff seeking judgments of $4,286.23 and $5,864.07.
Tamara Ake vs. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment of $10,000.
Blackwell
Divorce Petitions
Eunice Pauline Stanford vs. James Phillip Adams.
Valerie A. Jenkins vs. James A. Jenkins.
Toni Kae Jeffries vs. Elmer Raylee Jeffries.
Divorces Granted
Ryan O. Bellin vs. Kristy L. Bellin; defendant restored to former name Kristy Lyn Jordan.
Diana Rose Murray vs. Kevin Val Murray; plaintiff restored to former name Diana Rose Wood.
Colleen F. Payne vs. Albert D. Payne; plaintiff restored to former name Colleen F. Johnson.
Civil Proceedings
Kivett Plugging & Pipe Pulling vs. Hewitt Energy Group, Inc., and HEGCO Canada, Inc.; plaintiff seeking judgment of $10,879.
Lloyd M. Cochenour and Lois Cochenour vs. Earlene Lupo; plaintiffs seeking judgment of $12,500.
Kivett Plugging & Pipe Pulling vs. Gilmore Production Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment of $3,519.82.
Kivett Plugging & Pipe Pulling vs. Las Colinas Oil Corp.; plaintiff seeking $6,110.
Paul Epperly and Rebecca Butzback vs. Alva P. Davis; plaintiffs seeking judgment of $10,000.
Professional Credit Corporation vs. John North; plaintiff seeking judgment of $3,934.10.
Boatmen's National Bank of Oklahoma vs. Gerald D. Melson and Geneva L. Andrews; plaintiff seeking judgment for $25,822.94.
Tree trimming crews continue to work in Ponca City this week to ensure Ponca City's Electric Department can provide safe and reliable service.
Asplundh, the professional tree trimming company contracted by the city, has two tree trimming crews working on the large cottonwoods, on the east side of the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street, as well as in the 500 block of Lora Avenue, Oriole Street and Wren Drive.
Also, a crew plans to trim trees north of McCord Road, north of old U.S. 60, including Cedar Valley Road.
According to the Electric Department, tree limbs that make contact with power lines can cause outages. If not pruned regularly, limbs and seasonal storms can affect electric service to residences and businesses.
ARKANSAS CITY - Cowley County Community College and the city of Arkansas City are teaming up to help make a safer environment, testing and certifying local heating and air conditioning inspectors.
Jim Hendershot, code enforcement officer for the city of Arkansas City, will teach a one-half credit hour course. The course, titled Code Review for Heating and Air Conditioning, has been customized to meet the needs for a safer public.
"The purpose of licensing and codes is a public protection device," Hendershot said. "It's a sign of competency of the contractors they hire to do work in their homes. Up until recently we licensed plumbers and electricians. In October, the City Commission passed an ordinance that requires mechanical of contractors to be licensed as of Jan. 1.
Kansas does not have a state license, Hendershot said, but uses Block & Associates of Florida to proctor an exam. Hendershot said it was then up to each community if they wanted to require that test for licensing. Arkansas City requires it for electricians and plumbers.
"By giving the local test, we're telling the local folks you can still practice without taking the state exam," Hendershot continued. "But new ones coming to town wanting to practice must take the Block & Associates test."
Hendershot concluded that representatives from the heating and air conditioning industry in Arkansas City approached the city requesting to be licensed.
Approximately 35 students have enrolled for the classes so far. Students are coming from Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Ponca City, Blackwell and South Haven.
Anyone wishing more information about either course is encouraged to contact Linda Keasling at the college at (316) 441-5279.
The purchase of two fire department pumpers will be considered during a special session of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners Friday.
The session will be held at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, at 1 p.m. Pierce Manufacturing competitively bid on the trucks in the sum of $495,400.
In addition, the board meeting as the Ponca City Utility Authority plans to vote on the purchase of one pump from Automatic Engineering, Inc., Tulsa, in the amount of $3,096.
Furthermore, the members will reconvene as the Ponca City Development Authority to review a subordination agreement with Pioneer Bank.
In other new business, the board will consider transferring property
from city ownership to the PCDA. Additionally, settlement of the Fifth Street
condemnation case will be addressed.
DEATHS
Sylvia M. Jacobs, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, 1996, at Shawn Manor Nursing Home in Ponca City. She was 84.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Heyer, associate pastor of Ponca City First Christian Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Sylvia M. (Sayles) Jacobs was born Nov. 12, 1912, in Billings, the daughter of C.A. and Mildred (Bates) Sayles. She grew up in Enid, where she received her education and graduated from Enid High School. She also attended Phillips University in Enid.
On Aug. 16, 1935, she was married to Victor E. Jacobs in Enid, and the couple moved to Ponca City in 1941. Mrs. Jacobs was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her home and family. She had been employed at Grandview Hospital in Ponca City for about five years.
Survivors include on son, Dave Jacobs of Ponca City; two daughters, Mrs. James (Judy) Lawson of Ponca City and Mrs. Paul (Nancy) McEnany; sister, Anabel Faddis of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
The family will be at the Dave Jacobs home, No. 4 Rockview Road.
NASH - Gladys G. Trapp, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996, at Terrace Gardens Nursing Center in Wichita, Kan. She was 96.
A vesper service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday at Cochran Mortuary, 1411 North Broadway in Wichita, Kan. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Home Cemetery in Nash, Okla.
Gladys G. (Shane) Trapp was born Feb. 26, 1900 in Nash, the daughter of Louis C. and Nettie (Russell) Shane.
She was married to O.C. Trapp in November 1943, in Pawnee, where she had been employed as a stenographer for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The couple made their home in Ponca City for several years where they were engaged in real estate and the cement construction business. Mr. Trapp preceded her in death in March 1964. In 1981, Mrs. Trapp moved to Wichita, Kan. She was a former member of the Enid (Okla.) Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include one sister, Vivian Alexander of Wichita, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews.
PAWNEE - Reality Joia Alexander, daughter of Derwin and Charlotte (Hawkins) Alexander, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, in Dallas, Texas. She was four months of age.
The funeral will be held graveside at the South Indian Cemetery in Pawnee with Y. Yaacob M. Hawkins of Abilene, Texas, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee.
Reality Joia Alexander was born July 12, 1996, in Irving, Texas, the daughter of Derwin O. and Charlotte F. (Hawkins) Alexander. Her epitaph reads, "Here for awhile, loved for a lifetime." She attended the House of Yahweh church.
Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Chastity Joy Alexander and Serenity Joie Alexander; one brother, Princeton Bennayah Alexander; and numerous other relatives.
Reality was preceded in death by her grandparents, Darlene J. Carson Hawkins, Anson J. Carson, and David Alexander; and great-grandparents, Mable Fox Carson and Jewel Carson.
Gary McDaniel
RALSTON - Gary McDaniel, former Ralston resident, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, in Lubbock, Texas. He was 39. The funeral has been set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Riverside Cemetery in Ralston. Survivors include his parents, Zach and Velma McDaniel, Ralston. Other arrangements will be announced later by Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Stefan Hercyk
Stefan Hercyk, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 11, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 73. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Trout Funeral Home. Other arrangements are pending and will be announced later.
Friday
Thomas Carl Libby - Funeral at 10 a.m. graveside at the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Saturday
E.K. Morgan - Memorial service at 2 p.m. Newcomer's Overland Park Funeral
Chapel in Overland Park, Kan. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery in
Houston, Texas.
NEWS BRIEFS
Kid's Inc. to Meet - The members of Kid's Inc. will meet at 3 p.m. Dec. 15, at the OCAW Hall, for their annual membership meeting. The meeting is open to all parents, coaches, officials and anyone interested in the Kids Inc. Baseball and Softball programs.
Farmers Union Meeting - The Kay County Farmers Union annual meeting and free dinner will be held Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the west room of the Golden Corral. A short business meeting will be held to elect new officers. For further information call Bill Jeans at 765-8907.
Senior Citizens Dance - The Monday Night Senior Citizens Dance is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Ball Room. Everyone is welcome to come and dance to the music of the Hayriders.
Fund Raiser - The JOM Fund Raising Committee will hold a sale of sports logo jackets and other related items Dec. 14 at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Conference Room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bake Sale - The Kay County Courthouse will be the setting for a bake sale Friday beginning at 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Peckham Christian Church CWF, the proceeds will go toward a benefit for Connie Goodno.
Indian Methodists Plan Sale - The Ponca Indian Methodist Church at White Eagle will have their sale open on Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the old Mission Hall. They will be selling miscellaneous items, including clothing. Lucille Miller told The News they plan to have the sale open more often after the first of the year, and encourage folks to stop by, and also they will accept donations for their sale at any time.
Ranch Drive Fire Department - RDFD Christmas dinner will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. to support local firefighters. Please bring a non-perishable food item for a food basket to go to a family in the area. Also bring a Christmas ornament to donate for the tree. Adult meals cost $3; children ages seven to 12 will be charged $2.50 and children six and under can eat free. Contact Pat Burritt at 765-9998 for more information.
Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism at Lot A Burger, 415 West Highland Avenue, at 8:57 a.m. Wednesday. Another officer took a report of vandalism at the Marland Mansion Conference Center at 10:14 a.m.
Accidents - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a three-vehicle accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Highland Avenue at 11:23 a.m. Wednesday. An officer took a report. Ten minutes later an officer took an accident report in the 1700 block of North Seventh Street.
Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a minor accident in the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue at 2:11 p.m. Wednesday.
Vandalism - Residents in the 300 block of South Lake Street notified the Ponca City Police Department of vandalism to vehicles at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday. An officer took two reports.
Rape - An 18-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 600 block of Greenbriar Road at 3:34 p.m. Wednesday for second degree rape.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer took a 22-year-old woman into custody in the 600 block of South Twelfth Street at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday on four counts of second degree burglary and four counts of knowingly concealing stolen property.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a minor injury accident in the 1200 block of South Fourth Street at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday. An officer took a report.
Arrested - A 21-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 300 block of North Peachtree Street at 7:36 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant from Cowley County, Kan.
Subjects Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 49-year-old man and a 65-year-old man at West Hazel Avenue and North Union Street at 10:33 p.m. Wednesday for driving while intoxicated and driving under suspension.
In Custody - A 44-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer at North Fourteenth Street and Elmwood Avenue at 1:02 a.m. Thursday for driving under the influence and transporting an open bottle.
Larceny - An employee at Citgo Short Stop, 400 East South Avenue,
notified the Ponca City Police Department at 1:34 a.m. Thursday that two
men took two cases of beer and three bottles of Fuzzy Navel and headed east.
Two officers responded but were unable to locate the subjects. A petit larceny
report was taken. At 3:40 a.m. the clerk advised the PCPD of a man attempting
to get behind the counter. An officer took a 20-year-old man into custody
on two city warrants, possession of marijuana and intent to distribute.
LIFESTYLES
Debbie and Darrell Shelton, 717 North Lake, announce the birth of their first child, Ronald James (R. J.) Shelton. He was born at 1:54 p.m. December 5 at Stillwater Medical Center. He weighed 7-pounds and 5-ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Russell and Nancy Patton of Edmond. Paternal grandparents are Ronald and Myrna Shelton of Ponca City. Mrs. Edwina Pumphrey of Oklahoma City is maternal great-grandmother.
Daniel Michael Erickson is the name chosen by Mike and Connie Erickson, 501 North Peachtree, for their son born November 25 at 7:52 p.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The 24-inch baby weighed 9-pounds, 8-ounces. The baby has a brother, Caleb, 2. Grandparents are Leeland Sanders, Alta Sanders, George and Charlene Erickson, all of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Lillie Large of Ponca City, Ben L. Wear of Oklahoma City, and Lula Sanders of Marland.
The Eta Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority will participate in a service project at the nursing home for December.
The group's Christmas dinner party was held December 6 at the American Legion with husbands of members as guests. Christmas ornaments were exchanged. The door prize was won by Paula Harryman and the Beta Bud Basket went to Janet Hughes.
Eta Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority also met November 25 in the home of Linda Paulsen who presented a program on different ways to "gift wrap" bags. Each member decorated a bag and the bud basket was received by Pat Sipe. Betty Wyatt presented the treasurer's report and a donation was made to the Friendship Feast.
Announcement was made that the January 4th social meeting would be at the bowling alley with Paula Harryman and Cheryl Ramsey as co-chairmen. The next regular meeting will be January 13 at the home of Nancy Taylor.
The sorority Valentine dance will be February 15 at the Moose Lodge and
members of Eta Delta chapter will be responsible for door prizes and raffle
tickets.
SPORTS
St. Mary's combined eighth-ninth grade basketball team split a doubleheader with Stillwater recently.
St. Mary's defeated the Stillwater eighth grade C team, 46-33, but lost to the Stillwater ninth grade C team, 56-46.
In the first game Tim Connelly led the St. Mary's scoring with 12 points while Shane Sample had 8, Justin Lawler and Taylor Morgan 6 each, James Ozment and Jared Murr 4 each, Brandon Krauss 3, Chad Myers 2 and Tim Spielbusch 1.
In the second game, Lawler and Sample each had 13 points while Krauss had 8, Morgan 6 and Connelly, Murr and Ozment 2 apiece.
St. Mary's, coached by Dustin Jackson and Owen Bullard, is scheduled to play Enid in the St. Mary's gym on Jan 4.
MORRISON - Frontier's girls advanced through the first round of the Morrison basketball tournament easily with a 63-30 win over Coyle.
Frontier broke to a 47-20 halftime lead and sailed in for the win.
Denise Jake and Mindy Williams had 14 and 13 points for the Lady Mustangs
while Carolee Bible had 10, Elizabeth Sober 9, Stephanie Romero 6, April
Vap 6, Jennifer Miller 3 and Kaley Dunham 2.