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Ford, Carter Call for Censure of Clinton
Two People Die in Crash On Slick U.S. 177 Sunday
Crowd Braves Drizzle, Cold For Christmas Giveaway
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Tree of Life Holiday Tradition

Ford, Carter Call for Censure of Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Presidents Ford and Carter today proposed to end the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton with a bipartisan censure resolution stating that he lied under oath.

The linchpin would be language stating that Clinton accepted the findings in the resolution. But his admission that he did not tell the truth could not be used against him in a future trial.

‘‘Somehow we must reach a conclusion that most Americans can embrace and that posterity will approve,’’ Ford and Carter wrote in an op-ed column published in The New York Times.

‘‘Make no mistake, the judgment of history does matter. It matters profoundly. And impeachment by the full House has already brought profound disgrace to President Clinton. Whatever happens now will do little to affect history’s judgment of him.’’

Helping make lunch at a Washington soup kitchen today, Clinton told reporters what the Senate can initially expect from his defense team: ‘‘a few days to celebrate the season.’’

Meanwhile, Vice President Al Gore called on his former Senate colleagues to ‘‘forge a fair, bipartisan compromise.’’

Speaking at the White House awards ceremony while the president toured the soup kitchen, Gore said: ‘‘I believe that Saturday’s vote in the House of Representatives was wrong, wrong for our Constitution and wrong for America. But this much should be clear: President Clinton and I will continue to focus all of our energies on the American people.’’

He added: ‘‘I do hope that the United States Senate will rise to this moment, as it so often does, to be the voice of reason, deliberation and healing that America needs, to play the role that it was intended by our founders to play in situations exactly like this one.’’

Both Ford and Carter said their suggestion rises out of the precedents they set while president. Ford, who assumed office after President Nixon resigned following the Watergate scandal, later pardoned Nixon. Carter, who beat Ford in the 1976 presidential race, later granted amnesty to those who had avoided the Vietnam draft.

‘‘While our acts of pardon or clemency are not directly analogous to the decision pending in the Senate, how that body resolves the issue can have similar benefits of healing and finality,’’ Ford and Carter wrote.

Clinton’s chief of staff, John Podesta, said the White House legal team would consider whether to challenge the constitutionality of a situation in which the charges against Clinton were brought in the outgoing 105th Congress but the president tried in the 106th Congress convening Jan. 6.

‘‘I think that our legal team will take a look at that in the days to come,’’ Podesta said on CNN’s ‘‘Late Edition. ‘‘Some of the constitutional experts who have reviewed that matter believe that it is not consistent with the Constitution to have done this in a lame-duck Congress, especially in the partisan way that they did that. So, I think we’ll have to take a look at that.’’

‘‘I think anything that is seen as parliamentary maneuvering to get out of this is not going to be accepted by the American public,’’ Sen. John Breaux, R-La., said today in a CNN interview. ‘‘It’s going to have to be out front. It is going to have to be fair. I think if we try and solve this on parliamentary maneuvering, it is going to be a serious mistake.’’

A fresh poll shows most Americans want the crisis surrounding Clinton to come to a speedy end.

A CBS-New York Times survey conducted Saturday night and Sunday found that 66 percent said they would prefer that the Senate work out a compromise to instead censure or fine the president. Thirty percent said the Senate should go ahead with a trial on charges that he committed perjury and obstructed justice in covering up his affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.

The poll also showed Republicans with their worst popularity ratings in the 14 years CBS News and the Times have asked the question. Only 36 percent expressed a favorable view of the Republican Party, while 59 percent expressed an unfavorable one.

The poll of 1,341 adults carried a 3 percentage-point margin of error.

Members of both parties say they want a swift Senate resolution of the charges.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., noted today that the Senate could dismiss the case at any time with a simple majority vote of 51 senators.

He said he favored a trial, a concept supposedly favored by the senior Democrat in the chamber, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-WVa. Byrd has written an oft-quoted history of the Senate.

‘‘I think we need to follow the Constitution. I’ve said I’m going to take my cues from Senator Byrd; I think he’s the expert,’’ McConnell told NBC’s ‘‘Today’’ show.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, suggested the first step should be a quick poll of his colleagues to determine if there is anywhere near the 67 votes needed to oust Clinton from office.

If there are only 55 votes ‘‘then there has to be some consideration to what do you do that is the best under the circumstances to resolve this matter and in the best interests of the country,’’ Hatch said on NBC’s ‘‘Meet the Press.’’

Two People Die in Crash On Slick U.S. 177 Sunday

From Staff and AP Reports

A local radio personality and an Otoe-Missouria tribal police officer were both killed and another man was seriously injured Saturday night in a two-car crash on a slippery U.S. 177 near the Otoe Indian Agency in Noble County.

KLOR Radio station manager Kathleen Siobhan Kelly, 39, of Ponca City, died from multiple injuries from the 9:35 p.m. accident after Otoe tribal officer Defford Thomas Oyebi, 23, of Red Rock, lost control of the 1992 Ford he was driving, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

The patrol said Oyebi’s southbound car went out of control on the slick two-lane road 2.3 miles north of State Highway 15 West and went into a “broadslide.” The car was struck in the passenger side by a northbound 1996 Chrysler driven by Darren Lee Nichols, 39, of Ponca City, the patrol said.

Kelly, who was a passenger in the Nichols vehicle, and Oyebi were both pronounced dead at the scene from multiple injuries, the patrol said. Nichols, an account representative at KLOR, was admitted to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City and was listed in serious condition with arm, leg and internal injuries.

The patrol said Oyebi and Kelly were pinned in the wreckage for 45 minutes. None of the victims wore seat belts.

Kelly, whose on-air name was “Kay Siobhan,” came from a radio family. Her mother Mary Jane Kelly is owner of Ponca City’s KLOR and her father Don Kelly owns radio station KUSH in Cushing.

A political science graduate of Oklahoma State University, she was an active member of AMBUCs and a former AMBUC of the Year. Most recently she was instrumental in the Flood Aid Concert at The Poncan Theatre on Nov. 28 to help displaced flood victims in Blackwell, Tonkawa, Arkansas City and Ponca City.

Elsewhere in Oklahoma, Woodward resident Rodney E. Carter was killed when his sports utility vehicle slid off U.S. 412 and overturned twice in Major County, troopers said.

Carter, 44, was thrown from the vehicle, which rolled on top of him.

Carter’s wife, Sue, was treated and released from a Woodward hospital. Carter’s daughter and another passenger are in good condition at the same hospital, while Carter’s 14-year-old son, Jarrad, is in satisfactory condition with a ruptured spleen.

In Harper County, Tyler Keane Hickman, 20, of Buffalo died and and another man was injured when the pickup truck in which they were riding collided with another vehicle head-on on U.S. 64 about 4:30 p.m., the patrol said.

By morning rush hour, troopers had worked at least 17 accidents in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Lt. Chris West, a spokesman for the Department of Public Safety, said.

‘‘The whole northern portion of the state is slick and hazardous,’’ West said.

In Tulsa, officials had not closed any streets or expressways, said Paul Strizek, public works spokesman for the city.

Thirty-one trucks had been out spreading sand and salt since 3 a.m., Strizek said.

‘‘We were concentrating, of course, on the bridge decks and the overpasses,’’ he said. ‘‘As the temperature drops and the fog rolls in, the mist, we’re going to experience some freezing on the city streets.’’

Motorists reported most problems on the expressways, especially the backed-up stretch of Interstate 44 between Claremore and Tulsa.

Carol Anderson, owner of Orchard Gifts in Bartlesville, said she expected the frigid weather and hazardous roads to keep some Christmas shoppers home today.

‘‘The roads are a sheet of ice,’’ Ms. Anderson said. Few people were venturing out in the 19-degree conditions in Bartlesville, where freezing rain was still falling at mid-morning, she said.

‘‘People are really funny,’’ she said. ‘‘Some people will go ahead and get out anyway.’’

A patrol dispatcher in Pawnee, northwest of Tulsa, said part of Interstate 35 was briefly limited to one lane of traffic because of ice that covered the roadway.

Troopers worked two multi-vehicle accidents Sunday, one involving 10 vehicles, the other about 12, authorities said.

Details of the accidents were not immediately available.

The National Weather Service issued a freezing drizzle advisory for all but extreme southeast Oklahoma.

Warm, moist air overriding colder, subfreezing air at the surface produced the freezing drizzle, forecasters said.

Wind-chill indices were below zero in northwest, with 11 degrees below zero reported in Goodwell, according to the Oklahoma Mesonet.

The precipitation was expected to come to an end, but bitterly cold temperatures and increased wind speeds will remain. Lows in the Panhandle are forecast to plummet to 5 to 10 degrees below zero. Lows elsewhere should range from the single digits and teens to the lower 20s in the far southeast.

Crowd Braves Drizzle, Cold For Christmas Giveaway

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

A jovial crowd gathered inside and outside of Sullins Stadium Sunday afternoon for the Chamber of Commerce giveaway rewarding those trading locally during the “Santa Shops Ponca City” promotion.

Although the calendar officially recognizes today as the first day of winter, the heavy-coated, gloved and stocking-capped crowd at the stadium would have been hard pressed to be convinced that it had not begun Sunday.

Brightly colored umbrellas helped fight off the chilly drizzle, as the crowd, made up of all ages, huddled together to learn about the winners.

While the crowd waited, they was entertained musically by Chamber of Commerce Chairman-elect Craig Myers, Mike Mott, Main Street Chairman, and Keni Ray, City Commissioner. David May and Phil Turney of WBBZ were part of the ceremonies.

The Santa House was popular with the younger set as Santa visited with the youngsters. Santa also drew the winners’ name for the “Santa Shops Ponca First” promotion.

The Dugout Club served refreshments from the concession area and hot chocolate and other warm drinks were popular items. The crowd was reported to be orderly and stayed off the new track at the stadium, which is new and is still settling, according to Chamber officials.

$7.5 Million

Lisa Coy, Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce vice president, said there were 750,000 tickets given out. Participating merchants gave a ticket for every $10 purchase so this amounted to $7.5 million in sales in Ponca City.

Coy said, “We’re really pleased with the fact that it went so well. We’re glad that those shopping Ponca City had the opportunity to enjoy the fact that local businesses gave something back.”

She noted that there was excellent cooperation from the Ponca Plaza Merchants, Main Street Authority and Downtown Groups, as well as other merchants during the promotion. Among those working hard on the promotion was Paula Coppock, chairman of the “Give Ponca the Business” Committee, and Debby Weatherly, who was in charge of advertising.

Community Real Winner

Coppock said, “It was a community effort with everyone coming together to reinforce and strengthen the community.”

Coy noted, “When the customers shopped Ponca first for this promotion, they were also generating tax dollars for supporting city government. Those tax dollars help pay and train the firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and police personnel. The tax dollars also help maintain the city facilities and in turn help attract new businesses.”

Debra Venus was the luck winner of $5,000 in Chamber Bucks while Milly League, Jerry Veatch, Dene Fredricks, Jessie Mason and Pam Hunter each won $1,000 in Chamber Bucks.

Ticket holders were urged to keep their tickets since more drawings will be held this week with winners announced in Friday’s Christmas issue of The News.

Large Crowd

Estimates of the crowd ranged from 8,000 to 17,000 by the Chamber of Commerce and City officials. For certain there was a bigger crowd than has attended any sporting event there in recent years. Chamber officials said some folks showed up two hours early.

Parking was at premium as the stadium and high school lots were full and side streets as far away as four blocks in every direction were lined. The Ponca City Police Department was on hand to help direct traffic.

An old-timer noted that there hasn’t been this much excitement and crowd gathering in Ponca City for a long time. Back in the late 1920s and early 1930s, there are photographs showing crowds lined up at the Poncan Theatre for the movies on the nights that sets of dishes and other prizes were being given away.

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For movie fans who venture out onto the streets to attend the movie “Pleasantville” currently showing at the Poncan Theatre, look for lunch boxes. Lunch boxes were purchased from The Grand Avenue Antique Mall six years ago to be used as props in the movie.

The PrimeTimers Festival of Angels tour scheduled for Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. has been canceled according to Kate Morton, director.

In case there was any doubt, winter arrives today. Although the exact time is 7:56 p.m., it feels like the winter weather snuck in a little early.

Tree of Life Holiday Tradition

The Hospice of Ponca City annual Tree of Life has become a welcome sight and holiday tradition for many area families. The Tree is located in the Atrium of Ponca Plaza and ornaments can be purchased by donors in memory or honor of someone special.

The outdoor tree, located at Fourteenth and Hartford, represents the number of people remembered or honored. As donations are made, strands of lights are added to the tree, the finished project a glowing symbol of commitment from patients, families, staff, volunteers, and the community.

After a donation is made an acknowledgment of the gift is sent to the donor along with two ornaments. The first ornament is sent on to the family of the person who has been honored or remembered and the second is a handmade Christmas ornament sent to the person who made the donation.

The Tree of Life is a project that demands the time and effort of many volunteers. The general chairman, Sharon Ridgway, coordinates and plans each step accordingly. Other volunteers responsible for the Tree of Life this years are: Emilie Scott, Irene Ackerson, Roxanne Waddell, Bayard Casey, Joe Fowler, Milford Reeder, Betsy Keyes, Clara Heldenbrand, Rose Marie Boggus, and Marcia Nelson.

People who wish to donate can pick up flyers at the Ponca Plaza, clip a coupon from the News or simply mail in their donation to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City 74601. Donors should be sure to include information if the donation is in honor or memory of someone special and to list the name(s).

Proceeds from the Tree of Life are used to provide hospice care and medical necessities for patients who have no health insurance as well as to fund the bereavement programs.

If you would like additional information or would like to make a donation, please contact Hospice of Ponca City at 762-9102.

DEATHS

Viola VanBuskirk
Gertrude D. Stolhand
Edna Mae Griffith
Kathleen S. Kelly
Defford T. Oyebi Jr.
Lucy Pratt
Adeline Mary Knearl

Viola VanBuskirk

MORRISON — Viola VanBuskirk, resident of Morrison, died Sunday morning, Dec. 20, 1998, at her home. She was 88.

The funeral will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, at the Morrison Christian Church with the Rev. Michael Stein officiating. Burial will be in the Morrison Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home in Perry.

Viola VanBuskirk was born May 5, 1910, in Blackwell, the daughter of James and Lelah (Hull) Egan. She married Russell Eugene VanBuskirk in Alva on Aug. 2, 1930. She was an elementary school teacher who taught 24 years in Morrison, retiring after 40 years. She was honored as Morrison Teacher of the Year. She was active in church, school and community activities and was active in the Noble County Democratic party. A resident of Morrison since July of 1957, she sang in the Morrison Christian Church choir and assisted her husband in farming and ranching.

She is survived by four daughters, Lois Hellstern of Fort Worth, Texas; Rosalie Sue Criner of Phoenix, Ariz.; Darlene Ponder of Garland, Texas, and Cheryl Kerr of Morrison; one son, Jerry R. VanBuskirk of Ponca City; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband on March 30, 1998; her parents; one brother; and one sister.

Gertrude D. Stolhand

Gertrude D. Stolhand, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday evening, Dec. 19, 1998, at the Tender Heart Health Care Center. She was 83.

The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck, officiating. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Born Aug. 8, 1915, in Woods County, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillie (Barkley) Gee. She grew up in Ponca City and received her education in the Ponca City schools.

She was married to Charles Harvey Stolhand in 1933 in Ponca City, and they made their home here until moving to Louisiana in 1953. Following his death, she returned to Ponca City.

Stolhand was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, ceramics, and playing golf.

She is survived by are two sons, Charles Stolhand of Buda, Texas, and Denny Stolhand of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Betty Gould of Tallahassee, Fla., and Dora Hamburg of Rustin, La.; three sisters, Florence Lawson, Bernadine Clinton, and Kathryn Trussell, all of Ponca City; one brother, Edward Gee of California; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Jerry; one sister, Nadine Gee; and one brother, Odell Gee.

Services Pending

Edna Mae Griffith

Edna Mae Griffith, resident of Ponca City, died Sunday evening, Dec. 20, 1998, at her home. She was 77. Survivors include her husband, Glenn, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

Kathleen S. Kelly

Kathleen Siobhan Kelly, Ponca City resident, died Sunday evening, Dec. 20, 1998, from injuries received in a two-car accident south of Ponca City. She was 39. Survivors include her daughter Kayla of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Defford T. Oyebi Jr.

Defford Thomas Oyebi Jr., resident of Red Rock and an Otoe-Missouria Tribal police officer, died Sunday evening, Dec. 20, 1998, from injuries received in a two-car accident south of Ponca City. He was 23. A prayer service will be held this evening at 7 p.m. at the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex. Other arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Funerals

Tuesday

Lucy Pratt

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in the Poteet Funeral Chapel of Pawnee with the Revs. Duane Pratt and Warren Pratt Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Pawnee.

Adeline Mary Knearl

Graveside service will by 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in Newkirk Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Parker, minister of the First United Methodist Church of Wewoka officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Stout Funeral Home of Wewoka.

NEWS BRIEFS

Taco Stop will be closed Thurs., Dec. 24th and Fri., Dec. 25th for Christmas. adv.

Report Taken — Police took a report on a broken window at 2:17 p.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of Ann.

Fight in Progress — Police responded to a 911 call advising of a fight in progress at 1:19 a.m. Sunday in the 3000 block of East Prospect. A report was taken.

Vehicle Accident — A call was received at 2:04 a.m. Sunday advising that a pickup had been rolled seven miles south of Ponca City on 177. The call was transferred to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Vandalism — A resident in the 2900 block of Broughton advised police at 9:45 a.m. Sunday that her mailbox had been vandalized. The information was logged.

Fire Reported — A 911 call was received from the 2400 block of East Prospect at 4:39 p.m. Sunday advising of a house on fire. Stations 2, 3 and 4 responded with several police officers.

Hit Guard Rail — A report was taken at 7:07 p.m. Sunday just North of the overpass on Highway 77 after a man advised he hit the guard rail due to the slick roads. The vehicle was towed.

Bridge Accident — White Eagle Police Department requested an ambulance at 9:18 p.m. Sunday five miles south of Highway 60 on Highway 177. One person was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center.

Stuck Vehicle — Police responded to a call at 1:20 a.m. Monday advising of a vehicle off the roadway on Pioneer Road. The vehicle will be moved after the roads clear up.

Vehicle Accident — A 911 call was received at 5:51 a.m. Monday advising of a one-vehicle rollover one mile south of Highway 60 on City View. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised.

Will You be by yourself on Christmas Day? Would you like a

home-cooked meal? Call Helpline 765-5551. adv.

Door Broken — At 9:54 a.m. Saturday a man in the 1400 block of West Summit notified police that a glass front door was broken. A report was taken.

Intoxicated Driver — Police arrested a 23-year-old man at 11:57 a.m. Saturday at Fourth and Hartford for driving under the influence of alcohol and no seat belt.

2 Bears Indian Territory Gifts, downtown Blackwell, open every

afternoon including Sunday! adv.

Rollover — A resident advised of a one vehicle rollover accident at 10:58 p.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of North Fourteenth. One person was transported code yellow to St. Joseph Medical Center.

Petit Larceny — A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in the 700 block of South Waverly at 11:20 p.m. Sunday for petit larceny.

No Meeting — The Fibromyalgia Support Group will not meet this evening. Meetings will resume in January.

Being Relocated, or in town for a short time? We have homes

available by the month or longer. All homes are full furnished with

appliances, furniture, linens, pots and pans. Inclusive of cable,

local phone, and utilities. Please call 580-762-7980 or 580-718-0681.

adv.

Loud Party — At 8:32 p.m. Saturday police responded to a call advising of a party in the 1400 block of West Highland. Officers advised that the music will be turned down.

Juvenile Arrested — A juvenile was arrested at 12:25 p.m. Sunday at Blackard and Woodlands for driving under restriction and a curfew violation.

Smoking Vehicle — Police responded to a call from the 300 block of South Ash at 7:50 p.m. Sunday after a resident advised of a car that was smoking. The owner advised he got the vehicle in his driveway and unhooked the battery.

Accident — A motorist advised of a non-injury accident at 8:38 p.m. Sunday at the Salt Fork River Bridge. The call was transferred to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Need A gift idea? How about tickets to the New Year’s Eve

celebration! They can be bought at the Master’s Touch. Comedian

Russ Reeves, One Light and Damascus Road Praise Band will be

there for an evening of fun. adv.

Total Close-Out. Prices reduced near cost. Graham Photo.

201 No. First. adv.

Fight Brewing — A report on a fight was taken at 9:17 p.m. Saturday in the 2600 block of North Fifth. The juvenile was released to her parents.

Beer Run — Police took a report of stolen beer at 12:19 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of East Highland.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential.

Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-

8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv.

Cut Christmas trees, wreaths and roping, half price. Keathly

Nursery, 2448 Bridge Avenue. Mon.-Sat. 8-5, Sunday 1-5. adv.

Arrest — Police arrested a 32-year-old man at 4:37 a.m. Sunday at Fifth and Brookfield for actual physical control and possession of an open container.

Cooking Christmas dinner? Would you be willing to share

with a needy person? Call Helpline 765-5551. adv.

Broken Window — Police responded to a call from the 3500 block of North Fourteenth at 2:02 p.m. in reference to a broken window.

Stolen Santa — A report was taken on a stolen Santa yard ornament in the 2400 block of Coppercreek Circle at 3:42 p.m. Saturday.

911 Call — Police responded to a 911 call at 7:40 p.m. Saturday after the caller advised that kids had shot paint balls at her son. Police advised no report was taken and that kids were playing with each other.

WCW/NWO Starrcade Coming to pay per view. Sunday, Decem-

ber 27th at 7:00 p.m. Order early. Our office will be closed Friday,

December 25th. Call Cable One at 762-6684. adv.

Arrested — At 4:50 p.m. Saturday police arrested a 40-year-old woman at Ninth and South Avenue for driving under the influence, driving left of center, transporting an open bottle and driving under suspension.

LIFESTYLES

Unit II Members Attend Luncheon
Origami Livens Up the Holiday Table

Unit II Members Attend Luncheon

Unit II of the Ponca City Mother’s Club met Dec. 4 at the home of Jane Cooper for a taste and tell luncheon. Co-hostesses were Virginia Brown and Roberta Ford. There were 20 members and two guest present. The meeting opened with the reading of the collect.

Sue Ziegenhain introduced Marge Parker who read an article she had written while waiting at the airport while Michelle was “having her first baby.” Mrs. Parker than gave a book report on “Babyhood” by Paul Reiser.

Martha Stover gave the treasurer’s report and announced that Sandy Bishop had donated three articles to be used as door prizes. Margaret Foster of Dallas was introduced as a guest.

It was emphasized to the group that members were to notify the hostess if they cannot attend a meeting. Jerri Boyer won the door prize and an ornament exchange was conducted. The group donated $20, 17 pairs of gloves, 17 hats, five sets of hats and gloves, 5 pairs of socks to be used as Christmas gifts by the Salvation Army. Paper goods were taken to the Domestic Violence program.

Origami Livens Up the Holiday Table

By Priscilla Lister

Copley News Service

Dress up your holidays for practically nothing.

Following the age-old Japanese paper-folding art of origami, you can create gift boxes, party bowls, plate decorations, swan or Santa napkins, boot stockings, greeting cards, lucky crane garlands, photo frames or even a nativity scene.

Supplies are nothing more than sheets of paper and your hands, aided occasionally by glue and scissors. The paper can be as imaginative as you can find — use gift wrap, colorful foils, old newspapers or magazines, old calendar photos, sheet music, maps or even traditional origami paper, which has one colored side and one white side. You may also use cloth, especially for napkins or bread baskets or any other project you might consider.

“With papers of different colors, sizes and textures, you can make infinite varieties of the same item, each with a unique look,” say Kazuo Kobayashi and Chiharu Sunayama in their book, “Easy Origami: A Colorful Introduction to Practical Paper Folding” (Lark Books).

Folding Basics

Origami incorporates a handful of basic folds enhanced by more advanced variations.

“You’ll be surprised at the number of items you can make by knowing just a few simple folds,” say Kobayashi and Sunayama. Basic folds are: The Valley Fold, in which the bottom half of the paper is brought up equal to the top half, so when unfolded, the paper forms a valley, or a V; the Mountain Fold, in which the bottom half is brought up toward the back and folded, so that when unfolded, the paper forms a mountain, or upside-down V. The Four-Corner Fold calls for the points of the four corners of the paper to be brought each to the center and folded.

The Square Fold calls for the paper to be folded in half diagonally to form a triangle, then folded in half again to form a smaller triangle. The top flap is opened and flattened to make a square. The paper is turned over and the opening flap on the other side is also flattened to make a square. The Triangular Fold calls for the paper to be folded in half horizontally to make a rectangle, then in half again to make a square. Then bring the right bottom corner of the upper flap to the left, folding the top down to make a triangle. Turn over and bring the left bottom corner of the upper flap to the right, folding the top down to make another triangle.

The best way to learn the many folds of origami is to follow folding instructions in a book. Find one in your local bookstore or library. Or join a class in the art of paper folding. But, meanwhile, imagine what you can create.

Table Decorating

In “Easy Origami,” folding instructions are provided to inspire you to make cloth or paper napkins into birds, tulips, boats or even houses.

A single 22-by-22-inch cloth napkin can be folded to make a colorful — and disposable or washable — bread basket.

Paper holiday napkins can be transformed into colorful pinwheels, plaid shirts or even miniature kimonos.

Make serving bowls for nuts or chips out of colorful foil. Make tiny candy bowls that offer four-pointed compartments. Make your own colorful parasols for tropical beverages.

Make Santa napkin holders out of one sheet each of white and pink paper, with small pieces of black, red and white paper glued on for the eyes, mouth and beard. A folded red napkin is inserted in the holder.

Gift Containers

Robert Harbin began bringing origami to the West with his first book on the subject, “Paper Magic,” published in 1956. In his “New Adventures in Origami” (Harper & Row, 1982), he says “origami is not meant to be a simple art. To the expert, it is a challenge to the eye, the brain, and the fingers, a wonderful mental and physical therapy.”

He offers instructions for making a picture frame using a colorful paper square, a vase of virtually any size, a double purse, a basket and several kinds of boxes.

Alexandra Dirk in “Origami Boxes for Gifts, Treasures and Trifles” (Sterling Publishing) presents a technique called “combination origami.” “In contrast to the classical origami technique, where all figures are created out of only one sheet of paper, the boxes here are made out of three, four, six or even eight sheets,” she says. “These same-sized papers are folded individually and then connected with each other by putting them together. “

Her book concentrates on square boxes made out of four sheets each for bottoms and tops.

“It is really amazing that with a few different folding steps and assembling possibilities, 12 completely different-looking lids are created for always the same square box,” she says.

“In addition, there are many more possible variations that can be obtained solely from choice of paper.”

Origami Architecture

When you’ve really gotten the folding fever, create pop-up greeting cards and three-dimensional decorations using origami architecture.

“Origami architecture consists of sheets of white paper folded in two and containing various cuts and smaller folds,” writes Masahiro Chatani in his book, “White Christmas: Create Your Own Cards and Decorations; Origami Architecture,” written in collaboration with Keiko Nakazawa (Kodansha International).

Chatani, an architect and professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, developed this three-dimensional form of origami as a visual aid for his students. It has since become its own art form.

“When opened, the unexpected three-dimensional quality of the model that emerges can amaze anew even the folder himself,” says the professor.

His designs in the book include cards that pop up to reveal a shooting star, a Christmas tree, snowflakes, Santa Claus and his reindeer, the nativity scene and the Three Kings, and even heralding angels.

Start folding for the holidays.

SPORTS

OSU Helps Festivities
Monday Evening Quarterback

OSU Helps Festivities

By TIM KORTE

AP Sports Writer

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — It was a big weekend for Creighton, which honored former coach Eddie Sutton one night and then took advantage of his generosity the following day.

Ryan Sears hit a 3-pointer with 57.7 seconds left and Doug Swenson made 3-of-4 from the foul line in the last minute as Creighton rallied to beat No. 18 Oklahoma State 66-60 Sunday.

Sutton, who coached Creighton from 1969-74, returned to Omaha amid festivities celebrating the history of the Bluejays’ program. He was feted with other former coaches and players at a Saturday night banquet.

Yet while the Jays (7-2) were patting Sutton on the back, they were also targeting him and the Cowboys (6-3).

‘‘We knew this was a big game for the university as a whole,’’ said forward Rodney Buford, who had 20 points. ‘‘It was alumni weekend. Everybody came back to see us, so the least we could do was play hard.’’

It was the first game since 1974 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium for Sutton, the only coach to take four schools to the NCAA tournament. He went from Creighton to Arkansas to Kentucky and then Oklahoma State.

When Creighton approached Sutton about staging an alumni weekend around his return, he said he wasn’t sure about scheduling the game. It went against all of Sutton’s instincts, but ultimately his heart won out.

‘‘I don’t like to play former assistants and I don’t like to play former schools,’’ he said. ‘‘I thought it was something I could do to help their program. I certainly didn’t mean to come back and get beat. I’m a great giver, but not that much.’’

It marked the second upset of the year for the Bluejays, who also won 75-73 at Iowa on Nov. 25.

And it was Creighton’s first homecourt victory against a ranked non-conference opponent since Sutton’s Bluejays beat No. 7 Houston in February 1973. The Jays’ last win over a ranked team came against No. 11 New Mexico State in the first round of the 1991 NCAA tournament.

In other games involving ranked teams, No. 2 Duke defeated North Carolina A&T 88-53 and No. 10 Indiana beat San Francisco 106-54.

Oklahoma State led 41-36 with 15:34 to play after Adrian Peterson was fouled while shooting a 3-pointer and hit three free throws. But the Bluejays assembled a 10-3 run over the next two minutes, capped by a 3-pointer with 13 minutes left by Sears, who scored 14.

Neither team could establish control until Creighton made 3-pointers on three straight possessions. The first came from 6-foot-9 Alan Huss with 2:50 left, pulling the Jays to 58-57.

Desmond Mason’s 12-foot jumper in the lane gave the Cowboys a 60-57 lead with 2:33 to play, but it would be their final points.

Buford, who didn’t start because he was late to practice last week, tied it on a 3-pointer with 1:50 remaining and Sears hit the go-ahead 3-pointer on the right baseline during an inbounds play.

‘‘Those were three big 3s down the stretch,’’ said Creighton coach Dana Altman. ‘‘Buford hit one, Huss had his, but what really turned the pressure up was when Ryan hit his. After that, they (Cowboys) were not as smooth on their next few possessions as they had been.’’

Peterson, who led the Cowboys with 20 points, missed a 3-point try at the other end and Swenson iced the game for the Bluejays by hitting the three free throws.

Oklahoma State’s last chances dried up when Doug Gottlieb, who had six turnovers, threw the ball out of bounds with 15.4 seconds left and Peterson missed a useless 3-pointer at the buzzer.

‘‘They hit some big shots in the second half,’’ Peterson said. ‘‘We got some shots but we just didn’t hit them. That was the difference.’’

Creighton students rushed the floor and mobbed the Bluejays afterward. Sutton, who sat slumped in his chair with his chin on his hand for much of the second half, shook hands with Altman and walked off the court.

‘‘I told my wife I was really looking forward to coming up here but I wasn’t looking forward to coaching in the ball game,’’ Sutton said. ‘‘I’d seen enough of Creighton to know they’re a good team.’’

Ben Walker added eight points and six assists for Creighton.

Mason had 10 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma State.

No. 2 Duke 88,

North Carolina A&T 53

Elton Brand scored 21 points and Duke cruised past the Aggies for its 28th straight home victory.

The Blue Devils (10-1) blocked a season-high 13 shots. Corey Maggette scored 16 points and Trajan Langdon added 14.

Duke plays No. 3 Kentucky on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic.

No. 10 Indiana 106,

San Francisco 54

Rob Turner had 18 points and A.J. Guyton 17 in Indiana’s highest-scoring game of the season.

The host Hoosiers (11-2) forced 32 turnovers. San Francisco coach Philip Mathews was ejected with 5:49 left after being called for four technical fouls.

Antwaan Randle El, Indiana’s starting quarterback, played his first basketball game for the Hoosiers. The freshman had five points, two rebounds and two assists in five minutes.

Monday Evening Quarterback

Karl Lynes was never your average high school wrestler.

Even now, as a 6-5, 225-pound coach, he would seem to be more at home on a basketball court.

But then quiet-spoken, very religious Lynes is very much at home in a wrestling room and even more at home back on the Wildcat mats.

“This is home,” Lynes explained as to why he came back to Ponca City after 12 years as the head coach at Sand Spring Boyd junior high school.

“When coach (Todd) Steidley called I did a lot of thinking and a lot of praying,’ Lynes said of his move back to Ponca City as an assistant at the high school. “But in the end. I felt it was the thing to do. It’s good to be home again.”

Its been a long time.

Lynes was a Po-Hi state high school champion at 170 pounds in 1979. he went on to wrestle at Northern Oklahoma College shortly before NOC shut down the wrestling program. He was a National Junior College Champion at 190 pounds with the Mavericks.

Lynes wrestled two more years at Oklahoma State, finishing third and second at 190 pounds in the Big Eight Tournament.

After graduating at OSU, Lynes took the position of wrestling coach at Sand Springs and has helped make it one of the top wrestling programs in the state.

He liked coaching and was comfortable at Sand Springs. Then came the call from Steidley when he became the new head coach of the Wildcats.

“I like coaching the younger kids,” Lynes said. “But this was a chance to move up to the high school level. You can show kids this age some things you can’t do with younger wrestlers. In junior high, they’re just learning. At the high school, they know the fundamentals and you can go on from there.”

“I’ve know Karl for some time,” Steidley said of his reason for contacting the former Wildcat.

“I wrestled on a team that wrestled against him when he was at OSU. And Bristow (where Steidley was coach before coming to Ponca City) and Sand Springs aren’t that far apart. I got to know him there.

“Karl is a great technician as a coach,’ Steidley said. “But even more important, he’s a great person. He’s the kind of coach I would want my son to have.”

The younger of the wrestling Lynes brothers at Po-Hi (he followed Kelsey and Kennon), Karl is living proof that watching your weight to wrestle won’t stunt your growth.”

“I weighted 140 pounds when I started wrestling in high school,” Lynes said.

Then he started to grow — and grow.

As a senior, Lynes was “about 6-2 or -3” and he just kept going up.

Lynes notes there have been a number of physical chnges at Po-Hi in his absence.’

A also says there is some difference in the attitude of the wrestlers since he was a Wildcat.