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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, October 20, 1996

LOCAL
Courthouse Celebrates 70 Years Today
OU, OSU Presidents Here for Standing Bear
Nearly News
Kaw Nation Seeking Favor From Kansans: Artifact Photos
Tonkawa Tribe Calling Special Election Oct. 26
Ponca Tribe Vote Expells Kinsel Lieb
P.C., Area Residents Set for 'Make a Difference Day'
Make A Difference Day Proclaimed By Mayor Andrews
Ponca City Statues Date Back To Heyday of E.W. Marland
Singles Network Plans Birthday Dinner Tuesday
Young Singles Plan Activities
Adding Staff Will Cut Time In Court Cases
Native American Singers Free Concert Set Thursday
Native American Dance for Noon Lunch Program
'The Spitfire Grill' Opens at Poncan Theatre Friday
Standing Bear Storyteller Program Set for Tuesday
NCOHA Set For Activity At Unveiling
Newkirk Attorney Receives Award For Service With Edwin Fair Center
District Court
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Honored
City Calendar
Letters Say:
Christian Singer/Songwriter Concert in Blackwell Oct. 29
School Lunch Menu
School Calendar
Burn Victim Taken Off Critical List
Public Hearing On Road Issue
Traffic Panel Asks Repeal Of Train Speed Ordinance
OoKeeHee Benefit Set
Kay County Excise Board OKs $2.8 Million Budget
Rotary Sponsors Cultural Exchange Visit to Turkey
Thermometer Of United Way Begins To Rise
New Trails Plan October Lunch Noon Tuesday
Susan Ford Bales' Story At Luncheon Here Oct. 29
Area Citizens Encouraged To Take Part

DEATHS
Lyntha C. Muchmore
Walter Edward McMahan
John Morrison Gorrell
Funerals
Mark Reese Penoi
Harriet Puilla Hodges
Services Pending
Forrest R. Overman

NEWS BRIEFS

FAMILY LIVING
Red Rose Celebrates 65th Year
Salad Luncheon, Craft Sale
Area Groups Celebrating National FCE Week Oct. 20-26
Couple To Wed in December
Democrat Women To Plan Activities
Engagement Is Announced
'Pink Tea' Highlights Meet Of Laureate Phi Chapter
December Wedding Planned
Little News
Modern Moms Have New Member
CWF Hears History of American Legion Home
Landis, Kirkendall Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Schneider Establish Home in Stillwater
Ceremony Held in Kansas
Couple To Exchange Vows
Local AARP Chapter Plans 'Make a Difference' Day
Manering Reception Today
Anniversary Celebration Set
Former AFS Student To Visit During Standing Bear Event
Fun 'n Fundamental Learns About Ceremonial Dances
'Preserving Flowers' Topic Of Garden Club Program
'Que, Sera, Sera' Program At Piano Workshop Meeting
Members of 45th Division Hold Reunion
Space Program Highlights DAR Meet
Wheatheart Menu
Ponca City Happenings

SPORTS
Jones Has Leadership Role Down
Baseball Reunion Planned
WLGA
PCCC-WGA
Wildcats Fight Hard In Loss to No. 5 Hornets
Morrison Gets Back on Track
Woodland Improves to 7-0
Newkirk Rolls Early Like Braves

LOCAL

Courthouse Celebrates 70 Years Today

By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - The celebration begins today for the landmark structure that 70 years ago earned national attention as a monument to economy.
The $285,000 Kay County Courthouse, completely paid for when dedicated on Oct. 28, 1926, is the focus of a 1 p.m. open house today with tours of the county offices and court rooms.
Built during the Roaring Twenties when frugal spending was far from typical, the ornate stone-and-marble building was then a cause for Newkirk residents to seriously celebrate when it anchored the city's role as the county's seat of government.
Other communities larger and smaller had clamored repeatedly to relocate the county seat ever since the Cherokee Strip was opened to white settlement in 1893 and Newkirk was selected as the seat of county "K."
The man generally credited with the drive that enabled Kay County to build the courthouse debt-free was L.A. Cann of Ponca City, county commissioner from 1911 to 1935 and commission chairman for all but the first two years. Cann made further contributions to Ponca City as city manager until 1948.
According to records, Cann refused to allow a bond issue election to finance the badly needed courthouse and held off construction, promoting instead the creation of a county sinking fund. In two years, the sinking fund levy brought in the necessary $285,000 and the money was ready when the building was completed.
Construction was completed in 16 months on the same site as two previous courthouses.
The first courthouse, a two-story frame structure dedicated in September 1894, burned to the ground on March 1, 1897, the same day President William McKinley was inaugurated. Many people were certain the disaster was the work of a "fire fiend."
Other Kay county communities immediately renewed their attempts to move the county seat from Newkirk, but again did not succeed.
With $3,000 insurance money from a policy on the original building, a second almost-identical courthouse was quickly constructed. Completed in July, the new structure had an additional north wing.
It was in this second courthouse that old cowboy movie hero Tom Mix faced a county judge in 1910 to answer a charge of embezzlement when a horse disappeared from the 101 Ranch.
An employee at the ranch, Mix apparently had borrowed the owners' horse to enter a rodeo in Oklahoma City, but broke his leg at the rodeo and placed the horse at Mulhall Ranch while he was in the hospital. The case was later dismissed.
As the hastily built second courthouse aged and began showing obvious wear, the familiar struggle faced Newkirk residents again, with the larger Blackwell and now the oil-rich Ponca City vying for relocation of the county seat.
Wise Plan for New One
Once the decision was made to keep the county seat in the centrally located Newkirk, county leaders initiated a wise plan to get a new one.
Henry B. Bass, whose company in Enid was eventual low bidder and contractor for the new project, recounted in 1972 the events that produced "the magnificent courthouse" almost a half-century earlier:
"For years the affairs of the ever-growing-wealthier county were administered from a much-worn frame building in Newkirk. This situation continued until the mid-20's ... (and) conditions had become intolerable," Bass wrote.
In August 1922, Kay County voters passed a three-year millage levy for 1-1/2 mills, amounting to 15 cents on each $100 assessed valuation each year.
The plan eliminated the voting of bonds, the incurring of debt, and the paying of interest. Oil industries actually paid 37 percent of the building cost. The old courthouse was sold at auction for $750.
Bass wrote that when the county leaders were searching for an architect, Commissioner Cann sought the advice of L.K. Meek, president of Security National Bank and chairman of the building committee that produced the Christian Church in Ponca City.
At Cann's request, Meek wrote to the church's architect, young Clyde Woodruff of Fort Worth, to contact the county commission, but weeks passed and Woodruff never responded, Bass wrote.
When it was too late for more letter-writing, Cann revisited Meek and had him telephone the architect, who explained simply, "I would never have anything to do with building a courthouse. Every one of them is a mass of corruption."
Cann Pressures Architect
When the banker relayed the message, Cann demanded the phone and told the architect, "Young man, you come up here at once. This is one courthouse which is going to be built without any graft!"
Bass wrote that Woodruff came to Kay County and so impressed the authorities that he was awarded the commission for the job "without so much as submitting drawings of any kind."
The finished product was as fine a seat of government as had been seen to that date, the contractor said.
The sidewalls of the courthouse were poured cement slabs molded on-site in metal forms and hoisted into place. The builders used materials from twelve states.
The twelve front steps are white Carthage stone and the floors are highly polished Tennessee marble. The front entryway has a large "K" inlaid in the floor of terrazzo with brass dividers.
The building has received steady maintenance throughout the years and the jail that once was on the top floor was moved to the newer building next door.
In 1963, the basement was remodeled and a new heating system was required in the winter of 1974. County commissioners conducted a major renovation, inside and outside, during the last few years.
Today's 1 p.m. open house is free to the public and will include refreshments. The annual meeting of the Newkirk Community Historical Society will follow at 2 p.m. with guest speaker Dr. William Corbett and a historical perspective of the women's suffrage movement in Oklahoma.

OU, OSU Presidents Here for Standing Bear

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Several congressional and tribal dignitaries, as well as business, education and industry leaders will be present Saturday to take part in the historic dedication and unveiling of the Chief Standing Bear Monument in Standing Bear Native American Park.
Both David L. Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma and James Halligan, president of Oklahoma State University are slated to speak briefly at the ceremony.
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the Park, located at the intersection of highways U.S. 77 and U.S. 60, in Ponca City. The unveiling and dedication will highlight a week of activities including a two-day intertribal powwow in the Park, an art show and reception for Oreland C. Joe, sculptor of the 22-foot Standing Bear Statue; Native American arts and crafts demonstrations, and much more.
David L. Boren, who has served Oklahoma as Governor and U.S. Senator, became the 13th president of the University of Oklahoma in November 1994. He is the first person in state history to have served in all three positions.
Boren is widely respected for his academic credentials, his longtime support of education, and for his distinguished political career as a reformer of the American political system.
A graduate of Yale University in 1963, Boren majored in American history, graduated in the top one percent of his class and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He was selected as a Rhodes Scholar and earned a master's degree in politics, philosophy and economics from Oxford University, England, in 1965.
In 1968, he received a law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he was on the Law Review, elected to the Order of the Coif, and won the Bledsoe Prize as the outstanding graduate by a vote of the faculty.
As governor from 1975 through 1979, Boren promoted key educational initiatives which have had an enduring impact on Oklahoma. Established during his tenure were the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute, the Scholar-Leadership Enrichment Program, and the Oklahoma Physicians Manpower Training Program, which provides scholarships for medical professionals who agree to practice in under served rural areas. Also, the first state funding for Gifted and Talented classes was provided in 1976 and, from 1976 through 1978, Oklahoma ranked first among all states in the percentage of funding increases for higher education.
One of Boren's most far-reaching projects in promoting quality education at all levels is the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, which he founded in 1985. As a senator, he was the author of the National Security Education Act in 1992 and of legislation to restore the tax deductibility of gifts of appreciated property to universities in 1993.
Boren, also a former Oklahoma state legislator, spent nearly three decades in elective politics before becoming the president of the University of Oklahoma.
As Oklahoma's governor, Boren was the youngest governor in the nation. Known as a reformer, Boren campaigned with a broom as his symbol. During his term, he instituted many progressive programs, including conflict-of-interest rules, campaign financing disclosure, stronger open meeting laws for public bodies, and more competitive bidding on state government contracts.
During his time in the U.S. Senate - from 1979 to 1994 - Boren served on the Senate Finance and Agriculture Committees and, was also the longest-serving chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Boren carried a commitment to reform from his days as an Oklahoma state legislator and governor to Washington, where he led numerous efforts to make government work better for American citizens.
For more than 10 years, he led the fight for congressional campaign finance reform and for legislation discouraging administration and congressional staff from (See COLLEGE, Page 2A)
cashing in on government experience and contacts by becoming lobbyists. In addition, he introduced legislation seeking to limit gifts and travel subsidies government workers, including members of Congress, can receive from lobbyists.
Boren also chaired the special 1992-93 Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress, which produced proposals to make Congress more efficient and responsive by streamlining congressional bureaucracy, reducing staff sizes and procedural reforms to end legislative gridlock.
Boren has served since 1988 as a member of the Yale University Board of Trustees. His university experience also includes four years on the faculty of Oklahoma Baptist University, where he was chairman of the Department of Political Science and chairman of the Division of Social Sciences. In 1993, Boren was presented the Henry Yost Award as Education Advocate of the Year by the American Association of University Professors.
Boren is married to Molly Shi Boren, a former judge and English teacher. A native of Seminole, Okla., Boren has two children, Carrie Christine Boren, a graduate from Yale University who now lives in Austin, Texas, and a son, David Daniel Boren, who attends Texas Christian University.
James E. Halligan joined Oklahoma State University as its 16th president in August 1994, following a 10-year tenure as President of New Mexico State University.
As the chief academic and administrative officer for Oklahoma State University, Halligan is responsible for programs at the OSU campus in Stillwater and three branch campuses (Oklahoma City, Okmulgee, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa).
In addition to academics, these programs include significant research and extension activities throughout the state and personnel in over 83 locations world-wide.
Halligan received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from lowa State University and is a registered professional engineer. He received numerous outstanding teaching and research awards, including the Professional Achievement in Engineering Award at lowa State University in 1984.
At OSU, Halligan has emphasized the student experience and the university's role in public service and economic development throughout Oklahoma. Instructional budgets have been increased, and administrative costs have been reduced. His "No Rookies on Rookies" policy allows only experienced teachers in all freshman classes.
OSU is planning a major overhaul of the Classroom Building and the construction of a new center, which will centralize most services to students.
Halligan began his administrative career in higher education in 1975 as Chairman of the Chemical Engineering Department at Texas Tech University. He served as Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Missouri Rolla from 1977 to 1979; Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas from 1979-1982; and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas from 1982 to 1984.
Halligan and his wife, Ann, have three sons, Michael, Patrick, and Christopher.

Nearly News

Joann Muchmore, director of The Poncan Theatre, said she received a pleasant surprise when she opened her mail Friday. There, on the cover of the October Oklahoma Living magazine (published by the state's rural electric cooperatives), was a picture of The Poncan. The landmark was used as a lead-in to an article entitled "Wild West Tours: Buck and Snort Through Osage County." Also included was a photograph of the Marland Mansion. (As of the last mail call, The News had not received its copy of this publication, but we assume they haven't moved the Mansion and the Poncan across the Arkansas River.

Kaw Nation Seeking Favor From Kansans: Artifact Photos

KAW CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma Indian tribe wants a favor from the people of Kansas - Kaw Indian artifacts.
The tribe is asking Kansans to bring any known Kaw Indian artifacts they have to the Kanza Museum in Oklahoma. Museum officials will photograph the objects and documents for their own records.
''We don't want to take things from people that are important for them to have in homes, but we want information,'' says Jim Pepper Henry, the Kanza Museum director and historic preservation officer for the Kaw Nation in Kaw City.
The Family Heirloom Preservation Project allows families to keep their heirlooms. But, it gives the museum a chance to learn more about the Kaw people's arts and crafts.
''Our goal is to have the largest database of Kaw material in the world,'' Pepper Henry said. ''Right now, if people want to know about our tribe, they end up going to Wichita State University or the University of Kansas. They should be coming to us.''
Since the program started Aug. 1, the museum has taken 645 frames of film of 200 objects.
Once photos are taken of the artifacts and the stories recorded, Pepper Henry said, the photos are digitized and placed in a computer base ready for the Internet and available to anyone.
In exchange for the photos and any family history associated with the objects, the museum provides a brief lesson on how to properly care for the items, as well as acid-free boxes and tissue paper in which people can store them.
Also known as the Konza, Kanza or Kansa, the Kaws originally lived in the Ohio River valley but by the early 1800s had moved up to what is now the Kansas, or Kaw, River and claimed a territory that covered more than 20 million acres roughly two-fifths of modern-day Kansas and parts of Nebraska and Missouri.
By 1873, the federal government was forcing the tribe out of its 250,000-acre reservation near Council Grove to land in Oklahoma.

Tonkawa Tribe Calling Special Election Oct. 26

TONKAWA (AP) - A special election is scheduled Oct. 26 to select a president and end a two-year battle over who leads the small north central Oklahoma tribe.
Virginia Combrink and Richard Cornell, who held separate elections in April 1995 and each won the presidency, are expected to run.
Indian Magistrate Marty Jo Rogers called the special election and appointed Sac and Fox tribal member Truman Carter to monitor balloting.
Winners in the special election will serve until April when regular elections will be held. The tribe also will vote on a vice president and secretary-treasurer.

Ponca Tribe Vote Expells Kinsel Lieb

WHITE EAGLE - The Ponca Tribe held a special recall election Saturday to determine a Tribal Business Committee position held by Kinsel Lieb.
The election question was that if a pollster voted yes, they would favor Lieb retaining his position, and if the vote was no, he would be expelled.
Election officials reported that the election was the closest one in many years, with 74 yes votes and 75 no votes, thereby expelling Lieb from the Ponca Tribal Business Committee.

P.C., Area Residents Set for 'Make a Difference Day'

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Ponca City and area residents can join thousands of people across the county, from all walks of life, to devote time and talent to making a difference in the community on Saturday.
Benita Graham, chair for the Mutual Respect and Community Attitude Committee for Ponca City Tomorrow, confirmed that Governor Frank Keating received an invitation to share in Ponca City's Make A Difference Day.
Making a difference can be as inconspicuous as visiting a friend in a nursing home or taking flowers to someone who is ill. The celebration of the volunteer spirit offers residents a way to give time, expertise, resources or simply their helping hands.
"Catch the spirit of giving of yourself," said Cathryn Ferguson, executive director of Ponca City Tomorrow, the community's visioning group. "You can make a difference."
Families, schools, co-workers, businesses and towns can help each other. In Ponca City, neighbors will undertake the following activities during the national day of doing good:
- Washington School and United Supermarkets plan to paint the gym and racquetball area at the YMCA, 702 East Grand Avenue. The volunteers also plan to trim trees, work the beds and clean windows in the pool area.
- Pioneer Technology Center and Mike Swinehart will build a donation drop-off box for the Child Development Center.
- Smith International, Union School, the Mid-High and several slice of PIE (Partners In Education) members plan to seal the garage doors and do painting at the ProTeen Center.
- A patient of Hospice of Ponca City needs repairs to her fence. Bill Wentroth and the Boy Scouts signed up for this project.
- Bill Wentroth and the Boy Scouts, with assistance from First Methodist Church, will assist a patient of the Arthritis Foundation on making repairs to the house.
- First Methodist Church and Bill Wentroth plan to wash windows, inventory supplies, paint and make repairs for the Bluestem Girl Scout Council.
- Golden Villa Adult Day Care Center, Inc. requested help with painting, cleaning and maintenance which will be handled by Bill Wentroth and a group from the First Methodist Church.
- First Baptist Church and the Youth Group plan to paint the trim and general repairs at several residents' homes.
- Conoco and Garfield School accepted the project to paint playground equipment, clean out flower beds and clean the parking lot for Peachtree Landing, Inc.
- The Ponca City Welfare/New Emergence Resource Agency needs sealant put on the roof and a new sign. Lincoln School and Oklahoma Natural Gas have accepted this project.
Roosevelt School, Boatmens, Woodlands School, First National Bank, Trout School, Albertsons, Middle School, Sykes Enterprises, Liberty School and city employees have also committed to partake in MAD activities.
"We know there are needs in the community that the towns can satisfy," Ferguson noted.
This is the second year that Ponca City has taken part in Make A Difference Day (MAD). The event is sponsored by USA Weekend and its 466 carrier newspapers, assisted by The Points of Light Foundation and its network of 501 Volunteer Centers. MAD is also supported by Allstate, Plymouth and the Campbell Soup Company.
Last year, more than 700 Ponca City citizens helped others, confirming that Ponca City has a hands-on approach to caring, according to Graham.
"By doing community service, everyone can make a difference where they live," said Po-Hi senior Joey Ferguson. "We can give back to the community and get a feeling of satisfaction for helping," the teen shared.
Oklahomans who received honor for their efforts last year included, Waller Junior High School seventh-graders, in Enid, who collected winter clothing for Bosnians; cleaned school grounds and planted trees. The Navajo Senior 4-H Club in Lawton planted 110 native trees at the school district's outdoor classroom.
In McAlester, Kiowa Schools's Student Council held a "Christmas Day Sale" for foster families. Employees of United Home Health Care Inc., in Muskogee, made a disabled man's bathroom more accessible for him, repaired plumbing, painting walls, hanging draperies and putting in new steps. Members of the Cleveland County 4-H Outdoor Club raised funds for a local wildlife rehabilitation group and hosted a Halloween party at two homes for the mentally disabled.
In addition, volunteers from 11 Tulsa community organizations repaired and refurbished the Women's Transition Center for victims of domestic violence.

Make A Difference Day Proclaimed By Mayor Andrews

Everyone wants to help make the world a better place, according to Ponca City Mayor Marilyn Andrews. Accordingly, the Mayor proclaimed Saturday as "Make A Difference Day", the national day of doing good in Ponca City.
"We can all pull together and reach out to others in our community by spending either part or all of one day helping the community," she stated.
Since 1990, the Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend have presented the challenge to citizens to imagine the possibilities - if each one spent one day helping another person.
Ponca City Tomorrows Mutual Respect and Community Attitude Committee developed a plan that can make a difference in our community, Andrews stated.
The plan encourages citizens to reach out and help the community and the people in it.
"Whether it be caring for children or feeding the hungry, cleaning the environment or working against violence, imagine the power of our citizenry simultaneously helping others," she commented.
All residents are invited to join in the organized community-wide day of service.

Ponca City Statues Date Back To Heyday of E.W. Marland

Editor's Note: This is the first in a mini-series on the statues in Ponca City, to be published during this special week when the Standing Bear Native American Memorial is to be dedicated.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Ponca City is becoming known as the city of monuments, sort of like Hominy, Okla., being the town of murals. But in the case of Hominy, Indian artist Chas Tulles has painted all the murals. In Ponca City the statues have been sculpted by a spectrum of internationally known artists dating back to the heyday of oil magnet E.W. Marland.
The new bronze monument of Standing Bear by Oreland C. Joe enhances the "Little Athens" image, a phrase used to describe Ponca City by Gov. Frank Keating.
The work of New Mexico artist Joe of multi-mediums reputation adds to the legend. He was the first Native American elected as a member of the Cowboy Artists of America. Some statues are sculpted because of a legend and others are legends in themselves.
Ponca City has a heritage of monuments. The most notable of these legacies is the heroine-sized Pioneer Woman bronze by Bryant Baker. The statue has global appeal and recognized all over the world as the symbol of pioneering women in all fields of achievement.
Unlike Standing Bear, the Pioneer Woman arrived by railroad flat car, while the Native American statue came in by flat-bed trailer. While a Wilkerson crane under the supervision of Evans and Associates Construction placed Standing Bear on its base, LeCounte-Fulton Housemoving, erected the Pioneer Woman Statue on her pedestal.
The four-acre park that the Pioneer Woman calls home, was deeded to the state by Marland. And Conoco, the successor of Marland's oil company, donated the 63-acre site for Standing Bear Memorial.
Monumental Task
In 1930, Earl LeCounte and Earl Fulton contracted the awesome task of moving the Pioneer Woman Statue and placing her upright on the pedestal. This was made possible by using several simplex moving jacks.
The house relocation firm moved the statue, which arrived with the heads of the Pioneer Woman and young boy shrouded with burlap sacks, from the railroad station to the present site at Fourteenth and Lake Road.
The soon-to-be famous pair made the journey to the Oklahoma prairie from Bryant Baker's studio in New York. The bill for moving the $300,000 (1930 figures) statue from the Santa Fe depot was $125. After the job was finished the company received a $50 bonus from Marland, who commissioned the statue.
Some 40 years later, LeCounte was transported to the Pioneer Woman park in 1971 by this reporter to the site for a picture. At that time he was asked how long it had been since he had been back to the site? His answer, "This is the first time I've been back since I helped put her on her pedestal."
Bryant Baker Studio
Although Baker would sculpt presidents of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, and England's greatest statesman Winston Churchill, he always maintained that the Pioneer Woman was his favorite work of art.
These works and others, along with photographs and other documents of Baker's are on display at the replica of his studio here. Baker also did a Pioneer Man model for Marland and it is on display at Woolaroc Museum.
During the dedication of the Pioneer Woman April 22, 1930, Baker said, "As a sculptor and as an artist, my purpose in life is to try to depict beauty which should be either beauty of form, or beauty symbolic of thought and subject.
"To have been commissioned to execute for you this memorial to the Pioneer Woman will always live as the greatest event of my life. There has never been a subject more sublime, more poetic, nor yet more real and genuine. It must fire every imagination and it must stir the depths of every heart."
In 1971 the City of Ponca City made a bold move by sending City Manager Leon Nelson to New York to acquire the artists studio of Bryant Baker from the sculptor's estate. The studio with a number of Baker's works is located in the Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand, the first home of E.W. Marland.
The words of Jim McNeese, mayor at the time of the dedication of the replica of Baker's studio proved to be prophetic. He said, "We are hopeful, when we look back on this time on the dedication of this studio, as one of the really great days in the history of Ponca City. It is my firm belief that this studio will become a part of this city, something that we will be proud of."
Baker's model of the Pioneer Woman, was titled "Confidence" and he won the commission in a national contest that E.W. Marland had conducted allowing the public to vote on the best of the 12 models submitted by noted sculptors of that era.

Singles Network Plans Birthday Dinner Tuesday

Singles Network, a compatible group of older singles, welcomes adults who are divorced, widowed or never married.
This group will start the week on Sunday with the Discussion Group at 6:30 at the First Presbyterian Church. Those who wish to, will go for a snack following the discussion.
On Tuesday at 6 p.m. Singles Network members will gather for a Birthday Dinner at the Rusty Barrell. Reservations are a "must" for this occasion. Call Jerry to make the reservation, 762-7258.
Wednesday a VCR party is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring snacks. Call Jay at 765-7883 if you plan to attend.
A Coffee, Cake and Conversation get-together is scheduled for Thursday. Call Dorothy D. at 765-1403 if planning to attend. Come and help decorate for a dance afterward.
The Fall Dance is scheduled at the American Legion Ballroom on Friday from 9 to midnight. Cost will be $4 for members and $5 for guests.
The group will meet at Chick and Millie's Blue Moon Restaurant for dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Call Norma June at 765-5410 if planning to attend.
Singles Network is a support, social and fellowship group for all single adults with the primary purpose of providing members with positive interaction with other singles.

Young Singles Plan Activities

The Young Singles Network is announcing activities for the coming week.
On Sunday, the Discussion Support Group will meet at the Ponca City Library in the board room at 7 p.m. This group will continue reading from the book, "Men, Women and Relationships."
A Game Night is set for Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. at the Pecan Place Apartments Clubhouse. Halloween costumes are optional for this meeting - it was announced, but "dressing up in costume" is a good way to get into the spirit of the season, leaders of the Network said.

Adding Staff Will Cut Time In Court Cases

NEWKIRK - District Judge D.W. Boyd has a new court reporter and a secretary-bailiff, positions recently authorized by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to reduce the time required for court cases.
Judge Boyd requested the extra staff in March because until now, both of the county's special district judges shared a court reporter and hearings frequently were postponed because a reporter was unavailable. Now both judges have their own reporter.
The new district employees are Sherrie L. Powell, a certified court reporter from Ponca City, and secretary-bailiff Carolyn Annis, a former Blackwell Regional Hospital employee.
Powell formerly operated a private reporting service in Ponca City. She and her husband Tim, a Ponca City fire department employee, are Ponca City natives and have two children, Tanner, five, and Lauren, 19 months. She was hired last month.
Annis is the wife of Blackwell City Manager Bob Annis and mother of Kristin Moon, 17. She began work Monday at the courthouse.
Judge Boyd commended both State Sen. Paul Muegge and State Rep. Jim Holt for their work in gaining the extra positions.
"Sen. Muegge and Rep. Holt realized the additional staff requested would increase the efficiency of the District Court by reducing the need for continuances and shortening the time necessary to resolve both civil and criminal cases.
"Their efforts will directly benefit the citizens of Kay County involved with the court system, both now and in the future," the judge said.

Native American Singers Free Concert Set Thursday

Native American singers George W. and Camille (Morton) Stevenson will present a free concert Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Poncan Theatre. The free concert will feature traditional Cherokee and Choctaw music, other tribal music, and flute melodies. Folk music of other cultures, including early American songs arranged by Aaron Copland and John Jacob Niles will also be presented.
Performers, educators, historians and church musicians, Dr. and Mrs. Stevenson bring enthusiasm and artistry to their sharing of the musical heritage of their respective tribes and that of other traditions.
Currently on the music faculty of Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Dr. George Stevenson, Choctaw, is professor of music history, voice, sociology of music and directs the Concert Choir. He also is music director of the New Haven United Methodist Church in Tulsa.
Camille Morton Stevenson, Cherokee, has a distinguished career in education in Oklahoma, teaching in both public schools and at the university level. She has also performed for audiences throughout Oklahoma, including those of the Trail of Tears outdoor drama at the Cherokee Cultural Center in Tahlequah.
Included in her extensive concert appearances while living in Dallas, Texas, were those with the Women's Chorus of Dallas to which she held membership. Currently, Mrs. Stevenson is completing work on the PhD in History at the University of Arkansas specializing in the study of Native American women in Arkansas.
Lillian McConnel, pianist will accompany the Stevensons, This program is free and presented by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, Conoco Inc., and the Oklahoma Arts Council.

Native American Dance for Noon Lunch Program

"Native American Dance," coordinated by Jeana Rush, will be the final presentation in the Medicine Bag Lunch Program hosted by Pioneer Bank and Trust at noon Tuesday at the Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street.
The presentations are free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch and Pioneer Bank will provide drinks for all guests.
Ms. Rush, will present a fanfare of Native American Dance and music. Ranging from traditional dance to the competitive, this will be an interesting cultural performance as well as a delight to the eyes and ears.
"We have enjoyed bringing Ponca City this series of programs on Native American culture," said Carl Renfro, chairman of the board of Pioneer Bank and Trust. "We now hope everyone will participate in the many activities highlighting the unveiling of the Standing Bear Monument taking place all this week."
The unveiling and dedication of the Chief Standing Bear Monument will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Standing Bear Native American Park.

'The Spitfire Grill' Opens at Poncan Theatre Friday

"The Spitfire Grill," a movie full of "comfort food" arrives at the Poncan Friday.
Rated PG-13, it will play at 7:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 9. There will be no showing Sunday Nov. 10 since that day the Ponca Playhouse moves in its play "Greetings."
According to Dennis King, reviewing the picture in the Tulsa World, it is "a kind of old-fashioned, heart-on-its-sleeve movie that, in these jaded and cynical times, seems downright daring."
Allison Elliott plays Percy, a wispy girl with a southern drawl and a sinister past, who arrives one cold night in the Spitfire Grill looking for work. Ellen Burstyn as Hannah, the cafe's grouch owner, reluctantly gives her a job as a waitress.
Burstyn won the Academy Award for her role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Any More," but current critics are saying that Elliott is every bit as good playing opposite her as the young girl whose white-trash exterior covers a luminous spirituality.
There is odd-ball fun and abiding goodness in this story of people and events in a small town in Maine. Viewers are reminded of "Fried Green Tomatoes."

Standing Bear Storyteller Program Set for Tuesday

Will Hill (Kabitcha Feke Sego), Native American storyteller, will be presenting a performance in honor of the honored Ponca Chief Standing Bear at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the programming room of the Ponca City Library. Hill will also be featured throughout the day, Saturday, at the Standing Bear Monument unveiling activities.
Hill is also scheduled to speak, and present programs in several of the Ponca City Elementary Schools throughout the week.
Hill incorporates movement and audience participation to make his stories come alive, and shares stories that have been passed down through the years in his family. He will also be sharing history and stories about Chief Standing Bear, heroic defender of Native American rights in the late 1800s.
In 1993, Hill was honored as the best Native American storyteller by both the University of Minnesota Law Library and the Native American Children's Library. He was the featured storyteller at Earth Day in Washington, D.C. in April 1995, and has participated in the "Roots and Shoots" programs by invitation from noted anthropologist Jane Goodall.
Hill has traveled extensively throughout the United States as an emissary of Native American Culture. He has appeared on the Americana Cable Network's Storyteller's Theater, the "Legends From Our Fathers" video produced by Ithlo Films, and his melodic voice can be heard in a mixed media product entitled "Oklahoma Treasure Trails," produced by Mythic Media and sold in bookstores across the United States.
Hill, a full-blood Muscogee Indian, was raised by his family in the traditional Indian home and trained since the age of four to be the oral historian and storyteller for his family. He is a member of the Muscogee people from Alabam Corsate.
He is co-founder of Mahenwahdose, a Native American Indian production company based in Tulsa. His name is also on rosters of the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa, Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Touring Program, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Young Audiences of Greater Dallas, Young Audiences of New Orleans/Lafayette, Acadia Arts Council, Nevada Arts Council and Utah and Wyoming Arts councils.
The programs to be presented by Hill are sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, Conoco Inc., and the Oklahoma Arts Council.

NCOHA Set For Activity At Unveiling

The North Central Oklahoma Historical Association members will be present to help celebrate the unveiling of the monument of Chief Standing Bear at the newly established Standing Bear Native American Park, Friday evening and all day Saturday.
The group will be situated in a tent-covered booth on the Standing Bear Park grounds and will make available watercolor post cards by area artist Gene Dougherty. The watercolor vignette scenes on the cards feature Native American dancers, the 101 Ranch, and the wheat, oil, and cattle industries depicting Northern Oklahoma area culture and history. The cards will include the commemorative U.S. Postal cancellation, with a variety of Indian dancers on the stamps.
Also available at the booth will be Daugherty's note cards and prints (will measure 16x20 inches after matting and framing) with artist signature optional.
NCOHA will also make available its publication, "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past- Growing For the Future." The two-volume book is the 1996 national winner of the prestigious Certificate of Commendation from the American Association for State and Local History Association.
Several Native American tribes are featured in the book including the 7-page documented history of the Ponca and Standing Bear Native American Dancers.
For more information, call (405) 765-7169.

Newkirk Attorney Receives Award For Service With Edwin Fair Center

Phil Ross, Newkirk attorney, was recently presented with an award for his years of service on the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Board of Directors. The award was presented to Ross at the Newkirk Law Office with local reporters on hand.
Ross served two full terms on the Board - July 1990 through June 1996. He served as Chairman of the Board for several years during this period.
During his tenure, the new Transitional Living Facility in Ponca City was completed, and services were expanded in all five counties in the catchment area. Services were added at existing satellite offices in Kay, Payne and Osage Counties.
The staff at Edwin Fair Community Health Center, Inc. increased to the point of almost doubling during these years.
Bob Hefley, executive director, said, "It is hard to see a dedicated member like Mr. Ross leave the Board. He will be greatly missed."
Ross lives with his wife and children in Newkirk where he is active in the community, serving local organizations and civic clubs.

District Court

Blackwell
Divorces Filed
Edward Lee Huff vs. Debboria Jean Huff.
Jacqueline L. Rhinesmith vs. William O. Rhinesmith.
Ronda Kindle vs. Faron Kindle.
Divorces Granted
Terry Lynn Honeycutt vs. Thomas Leroy Honeycutt; divorce is granted to both. Court restores plaintiff to former name Terry Lynn Jones.
Name Change Filed
Kayla Dawn Humphries to Kayla Dawn Dold.
Civil Procedures
Jack McClarnon Appliance vs. Robert Macioge; plaintiff granted judgment in the amount of $4,500.
Professional Credit Collections vs. Wilma Miller and Matt Miller; judgment against Wilma Miller only in the amount of $3,885.36.
Ponca City
Divorces Filed
Deborah L. Holland vs. Ricky Holland.
Christopher Lee Holinsworth vs. Brenda Lynn Holinsworth.
Lorraine Diane Blochowiak vs. Charles Phillip Blochowiak.
Randy Lee Jensen vs. Lisa A. Jensen.
Civil Procedures
Marcus McKnight vs. Rocky Bales and Dean White; plaintiff seeking judgment of more than $10,000.
Stacey Jackson vs. Suzanne Cunningham and Farmers Insurance Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment of more than $10,000.
Timothy Blanton vs. Suzanne Cunningham, Stacey Jackson and Farmers Insurance Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment of more than $10,000.

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Honored

Ninety-three drivers for Meals on Wheels and members of the Board of Directors met for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday at the First Presbyterian Church. Dick Stone served as Master of Ceremonies for the occasion.
Following luncheon, John Gower, who drove the first day Meals on Wheels began serving the Ponca City community - August 1973 - was introduced. Other drivers, 80 years old and older, were recognized also.
Harold Goodman, who served as chairman for the Flea Market held in the Ponca Plaza on Sundays, was thanked for his years of service. That project was recently abandoned by Meals on Wheels after several successful years of operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Buttram were guests for the occasion. Jack Bowker and Buttram were responsible for Meals on Wheels having the Flea Market on the parking lot in the Ponca Plaza.
Soloist Patty Curl entertained the gathering with several selections following lunch.
If there are those who would like information on having meals delivered, please call 762-4707 or 762-1434. Anyone wishing to become a regular or substitute driver should call 762-8752. Meals are delivered five days a week at noon, and most drivers drive only one day a week, Betty Pollard, spokesperson for Meals on Wheels, advised.

City Calendar

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
Today
Cindy Grubb autographing her 1997 Calendars, "Words from the Shepherd," 2-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Tuesday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:15 p.m., Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
Mahenwahdose Productions - Will Hill, program on Standing Bear, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library Programming Room, free.
Wednesday
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department shotgun raffle and barbecue feed, 7 p.m., Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department Station, U.S. 60 and Keeler Road.
Thursday
"Songs of the Heart - Every People's Native Music," by Dr. George and Camille Stevenson, accompanied by Lillian McConnel, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
Friday
Fall Salad Luncheon and Craft Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, East Hartford Avenue and Pecan Road, $4 admission at the door, public invited.
Saturday
Alternative Perspective Gathering, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Grand Central Station, 114 South Fifth Street.
October 27
Romance authors Karen Kay and Heather Cullman, autographing, 3-5 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
October 28
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
October 29
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
October 30
Ponca City and Regional Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Commercial Federal Building, Suite 304.
October 31
88.7 FM presents Contemporary Christian artist Rebecca S. James concert, Enid's Mark Price Arena, 7 p.m., tickets available at Master's Touch for $8.
November 1
World Community Day Service, sponsored by Church Women United, 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, Child Care Provided.
November 2
25th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair of Alpha Gamma Study Club, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Marland Mansion Estate Gym (Unity Gym), information from Karen Yost, 765-4688.
McCord Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McCord School.
Carrie Dickerson, author "Aunt Carrie's War Against Black Fox," speaking to NOW 10 a.m., Ponca City Library, autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Oklahoma Children's Theatre, "Puff the Magic Tail," 1:30 and 4 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
November 5
General election. Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
November 7
Program "Oklahoma's Post Office Murals," by Barbara Kerr Scott, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, free.
November 9
Babysitter Basics Class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sitters ages 11-13, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
Lou Dean Jacobs, author "Angels In Disguise," autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
November 11
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Joe Kreger, Cowboy Poet, Westminster Village, 1601 Academy Road.
November 16
Carolyn Hart, Oklahoma City author, autographing "Mint Julep Murder," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
November 17
Community Concert "Cafe Noir," 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth Street at Overbrook Avenue.
November 24-December 28
Festival of Angels.
November 25
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
November 28
Thanksgiving
December 2
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
December 6
Ballet Oklahoma's "The Nutcracker," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets required, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
December 8-29
Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit and Christmas Dolls, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, free admission.
December 23
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.

Letters Say:

Editor, The News:
I have heard comments from concerned fans as to why the band did not play during the Wildcats quadruple overtime at last Friday night's game. I would like to take this opportunity to inform anyone who is concerned of the following facts:
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association, the governing body for school athletic and music events, has a rule which prohibits bands from playing when the teams are within the twenty yard line. This rule is designed to make sure that players can hear signals called on the field. Any band who breaks this rule may subject its team to a penalty.
At the end of the game last Friday night, the band was in the end zone preparing for its after-game performance. The overtime plays were conducted on the end of the field where the band was set up. When the overtime began, the referee came over to me and personally reminded me not to play. I did not want to subject our team to a penalty at such a crucial point in the game, and, therefore, complied with the referee's directive.
The only way our band was permitted to play was by turning away from the field to quietly play a brief warm up as we waited for our performance. Otherwise, we watched the game. The Bartlesville band was allowed to play because it was on the opposite end of the field from where the players were located. Had the overtime plays been conducted on the other end of the field, our band could have played as usual, and the Bartlesville band would have had to be quiet.
The Po Hi Band and I have the utmost respect for the efforts of Coach Sodowsky and, our football team. We will continue to support our team while complying with officials' requests.
Steve Workman
Director
Ponca City High School Band

Editor, The News:
In response to the Letter to the Editor from Ginny Galbraith:
I wish to thank Mrs. Galbraith for expressing her confusion over the band's activities during the overtime periods at last Friday's football game. I know that a number of fans were confused by the quietness of the Ponca Sr. High School Band during those very exciting overtime periods.
I was dismayed, however, that Mrs. Galbraith chose to express her thoughts in such a negative way. I was especially surprised and disappointed that Mrs. Galbraith did not ask Mr. Workman personally why the band did not play. I would like to use the following information provided me by Mr. Workman about last Friday night's game to "set the record straight" for all those confused fans out there.
"The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association, the governing body for school athletic and music events, has a rule which prohibits bands from playing when the teams are within the twenty yard line. This rule is designed to make sure that players can hear signals called on the field. Any band who breaks this rule may subject its team to a penalty. At the end of the game last Friday night, the band was in the end zone preparing for its after-game performance. The overtime plays were conducted on the end of the field where the band was set up. When the overtime began, the referee came over to Mr. Workman and personally reminded him not to play. Our band did not want to subject our team to a penalty at such crucial point in the game, and, therefore complied with the referee's directive. The only way our band was permitted to play was by turning away from the field to quietly play a brief warm up as they waited for their performance. Otherwise, they watched the game. The Bartlesville band was allowed to play because it was on the opposite end of the field from where the players were located. Had the overtime plays been conducted on the opposite end of the field, our band could have played as usual, and the Bartlesville band would have had to be quiet."
My children have been in the instrumental music program at Ponca City High School for many years and I have always found Mr. Workman to have the utmost respect for the efforts of Coach Sodowsky and our football team. Under Mr. Workman's direction, the band is consistently one of the most spirited groups in the student body. Mr. Workman and the band attend every in-town and every away-game possible to cheer on the Ponca City Wildcat Football Team.
And how about that team! What a game! Congratulations Wildcats on a great victory last Friday night!
Rocky and Joan Hardy
President
Instrumental Music Parents Association Of Ponca City High School

Editor, The News:
Why is Narconon still here?
For more than six years the staff of the Narconon Chilocco drug and alcohol rehabilitation program have worked hard to continue to provide services to those individuals in need of drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Our clientele comes from all walks of life from all across the country, including members of the Kaw, Ponca, Otoe-Missouria, Tonkawa and Pawnee tribes, and the co-owners of the Chilocco campus.
At a time when the increasing drug and alcohol problem has hit a new level of national media attention and the war on drugs (or lack of it in the past four years) has become one of the main campaign issues in the upcoming presidential election, it appears that some of the current leadership of these five tribes seem to have lost sight of the true value of the services Narconon is offering to their own people.
Narconon may not have met some people's expectations but it isn't due to a lack of commitment and effort on Narconon's part. Since the inception of Narconon Chilocco over 122 Native Americans from the five local tribes have enrolled and participated in Narconon's rehabilitation program at no cost to the individuals or the tribes. Many of the Native Americans that have come to Narconon were refused admittance in existing Oklahoma treatment centers due to lack of bed space or because they were inhalant abusers. A number of these individuals are alive today because they got the help they so desperately needed when they needed it. Yet this fact has been continually overlooked and even publicly poo-pooed by some of the current leadership of the tribes.
Criticism based solely on rumors and at times outright lies about dreamed-up lease violations by Narconon have overshadowed the critical importance of saving a life. In all the trials and tribulations of developing Narconon Chilocco the true purpose and value of what Narconon actually brought to the now defunct Chilocco Development Authority in September of 1988 has been ignored by a few vocal opponents and even maliciously attacked by some of the very people whose relatives have benefited by participating in the Narconon program. Narconon has successfully weathered some incredible barriers to its development over the past 30 years solely and only because as an organization we are completely committed to helping people whose lives and families are being destroyed by substance abuse.
One may ask why is Narconon still here after all the legal battles, the antagonism towards some of the staff's religious beliefs, manufactured fines and made-up lease violations levied by some within the BIA who have demonstrated that they do not act in their official capacity with the tribal peoples' best interests at heart. The answer is simple: Narconon, its staff and its supporters believe that a life is the most valuable asset there is in this universe and one of the main threats to people from all nations today is drug and alcohol addiction. All one has to do is to think of how many intelligent talented and artistic people they have known who are not with us today because drug or alcohol addiction took that life. How many future tribal leaders never had the chance to solve some of the various social problems facing tribes today because alcohol or drug effect on crippled their minds at an early age or killed them.
We do not in any way negate the importance of solid economic development for the tribes. We recognize that economic development is the vehicle to the eventual self-governance and security against termination for Indian tribes. We are firmly in support of this and are committed to do what we can within our capacity as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization to help this movement. But if one honestly asks oneself the question: What is the most important raw resource that is a vital necessity to bringing about that economic development and eventual self-governance and tribal viability? One will see the answer clearly. It's not just a matter of how much money is in the coffer.
It's a matter of people. It's the people -- honest, educated, sober and alive who will be the future leaders that will figure out how to generate sound and lasting economic development. It's the people who can think and who can hopefully live long enough to gain the knowledge and understanding needed to cure the social ills facing Native American tribes today. The ugly truth is that today many of those future problem solvers are stagnant or dead because they fell victim to drug and alcohol addiction.
I am a strong believer in freedom of speech and our inherent right as Americans to have and voice our opinions for or against any issue so when I see that some of the loudest opponents of the Narconon project happen to be in denial of their own drug and/or alcohol problem I can understand why they are opposed to Narconon. I feel sorry for them and hope they get the help they need before they, too, become a casualty to addiction.
It is a sad reality that sometimes the "War on Drugs" is not fought only on the drug pushers' and cartels' battleground. Far too often ignorance, greed, dishonesty and vested interests escalate this war and distract us from protecting our most valuable and precious asset from the perils of addiction - life. And more importantly, protecting the lives of our children and future leaders for therein rests the eventual solution to many of our social and economic problems. It's a fact. Drug and alcohol addiction is taking too many of our future leaders away from us and that is why Narconon is still here and why we will remain.
Gary W. Smith
President
Narconon Chilocco

Christian Singer/Songwriter Concert in Blackwell Oct. 29

Don Wharton, Christian singer/songwriter with over 1,700 concerts since 1979 under his belt, will be in concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, First and Vinnedge in Blackwell on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Don's versatility has given him the opportunity to share his music with a wide range of audiences. He has opened for such Christian artists as Carman, Michael Card, Jessie Dixon and Don Francisco, and has worked with '60s recording sensations Paul and Paula and acclaimed actor Beau Bridges.
Back in August 1993, Don was one of seven people who miraculously survived a twin engine private plane crash into the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska. Returning from a missionary-humanitarian aid trip to eastern Russia, their twin engine Navajo plane ran out of gas and plunged into the Bering Sea about 23 miles off the coast of Nome. The Bering Air pilot who spotted the crash victims called it divine intervention. "There were too many variables that all fell into place," the rescuing pilot observed.
Day spotted the crash victims but was running low on fuel himself. He radioed to Nome that helicopters were needed and warned the flight service station that he only had enough fuel to circle the crash area for about 10 more minutes. A Baker Aviation pilot, who was flying near Nome, said he had plenty of fuel and took over marking the area until the helicopters arrived. The fact that two helicopters were in Nome was another coincidence, said rescuers.
A former college baseball and basketball coach, Don has been active with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, having written their national conference theme songs in 1986 - "Run to Finish" and 1988 "More Than Winning."
Don has produced nine albums primarily of his own compositions. He and his wife, Leslie were married in June 1976 and have five children. The family moved to Nashville in 1990. Don is continuing a full concert schedule through December 1996 when he plans to come off the road to devote more time to his songwriting career.
For more information concerning the Blackwell concert, call 363-4026.

School Lunch Menu

Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Biscuits and sausage gravy, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Graham crackers, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Pancake on a stick, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Friday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Cheese calzone, spaghetti, green beans, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Corn dog, soft taco, tossed salad, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Turkey alfredo, hamburger, french fries, brownies, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Mesquite chicken sandwich, frito chili pie, corn, trail mix, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Breakfast
Monday - Jelly donuts, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Pancakes, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday- Biscuits and gravy, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - French toast stix, 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 - Cheese calzone, spaghetti, green beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Corn dog, soft taco, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday - Noodles alfredo, hamburger, french fries, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday - Mesquite chicken sandwich, frito chili pie, corn, trail mix, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos 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, Hardee's 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 - Salisbury steak, potatoes and gravy, corn, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Cafe amigo burgers, Mexican rice, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Cheeseburger, french fries, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Chicken strips, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh fruit.
Friday - Beef ravioli, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Chicken fajitas, marinara sauce, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Sliced roast beef, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - Stromboli, marinara sauce, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit.
McCord Breakfast
Monday - Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Doughnuts, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Pancakes and sausage, juice and milk.
Thursday - Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk.
Friday - Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk.
McCord Lunch
Monday - Pizza, okra, cole slaw, cookie and milk.
Tuesday - Crispy chicken sandwich, green beans, sliced peaches, fries and milk.
Wednesday - Meat and cheese nachos, buttered corn, cinnamon rolls and milk.
Thursday - Hot dogs, cheddar munchers, carrot sticks, cookie and milk.
Friday - Baked potato, sliced pears, hot roll and milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
Tuesday - Pot roast, grilled chicken, pasta prima vera, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Wednesday - Beef Diane, Parmesan chicken, pork stir fry, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Thursday - Beef stew, Chefs chicken, seafood enchilada, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
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Pioneer Technology Center's cafeteria is now open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon

School Calendar

World Community Day - What's your response - and your church's - to the increasing violence against women? Attend the World Community Day service, "Women and Violence and the Church," sponsPo-Hi
Monday, Oct. 21 - College Night will begin at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria and Chamber Orchestra will meet at 7 p.m. in the band room.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Astro Turf Band Rehearsal will begin at 9 a.m., the OoKeeHee Club Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in Room 111 and Orchestra Concert will be in Howell Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23 - D.E.C.A. will be leaving for Dallas, Texas at 8 a.m. and a representative from S.W. College will be in Room 210 at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 - An extra band rehearsal will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the band room and a pep rally will take place on the practice field at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25- Youth Alive will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room A203, Ponca City Takedown Club will be hosting a chili supper at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria and Varsity Football will be playing Sapulpa at 7:30 p.m. at Sullins Stadium.
Saturday, Oct. 26 - A.C.T. Testing will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Anderson Building and a Hoops Festival will take place all day at Robson.
Sunday, Oct. 27 - Multi-Handicapped and DECA will be hosting a carnival starting at 1 p.m. in the boys gym.

Burn Victim Taken Off Critical List

After more than two months in intensive care, the doctor moved LCPL Robert Heath Thompson off the critical list at Brooks Military Hospital, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, according to his wife, Amber Thompson.
The former Blackwell resident sustained his 14th skin graft surgery on Oct. 15.
"Heath is walking and off all I.V.'s and the feeding tube," she stated. "We expect him to be transported to a rehabilitation center soon."
The 21-year-old Thompson received third degree burns over 90 percent of his body on July 28. He is the son of Kay County Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson.
Thompson and his wife welcome cards and letters. Mail should be addressed to: LCPL Robert Heath Thompson, M/F Amber Thompson, Ward Burn Unit 4 East BAMC, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234-5000.

Public Hearing On Road Issue

NEWKIRK - The Kay County board of commissioners will have a public hearing on closing and placing in reserve status a mile of north-south road northeast of Sumpter during the board's weekly meeting at 9 a.m. Monday at the courthouse here.
In other business, the board will consider an agreement with the Health Department for nursing services, and a claim for engineering fees on a county bridge project northeast of Newkirk.

Traffic Panel Asks Repeal Of Train Speed Ordinance

By LAURA TREAWAY
News Staff Writer
The Ponca City Traffic Commission will recommend the repealing of the city ordinance related to regulation of train speeds within the city limits. The panel voted 4-2 Friday, with Orville Wilks Sr. and Jim Rosenbaum opposing the motion.
"We're at a point where the speed limit is beyond our control," stated Chairman Milford Reeder. "It doesn't matter what the speed of the train is, the weight of the train, not the speed, is the mitigating factor," he stated.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company, who made the request, provided a copy of a supreme court case which BNR believes gives the railroad jurisdiction over train speed limits. City Attorney Kevin Murphy sent a memo to Traffic Engineer Mike Lane confirming the opinion that federal law preempts Ponca City's ordinance setting train limits passing through town. Furthermore, Murphy feels the court case supports BNR's position.
"There are developing within the rail industry certain corridors along which a major portion of railroad commerce will flow," he began. "The rail line running through Ponca City is one of those corridors. The railroads are attempting to become more competitive with trucking and to reach that competitive state, they must be able to compete with trucks on price and speed of transit of goods," the city attorney commented.
BNR's attorney instructed Murphy that in the event a town does not wish to repeal their ordinance, the attorney is to take an example case to the Federal Court and secure a judgment on the enforceability of the ordinance. This would effectively make all ordinances within the Western District of Oklahoma unenforceable, provided the railroad prevailed, according to Murphy.
"We all have a concern about safety," Reeder continued, "however, it comes down to an individual making the decision for himself. People must learn not to drive across the tracks when the gates are down."
According to the Rail/Highway Crossing Safety Guide, most collisions can be avoided with motorist compliance of rail crossing laws. Fifty percent of collisions are occurring at crossings with active warning devices. The guide confirms that if motorists obeyed all existing traffic laws, there would virtually be no grade crossing collisions.
"A driver can protect himself by becoming aware of the signs and signals," said Randy Valencia, a train engineer with Burlington. "When you see an advanced warning sign, yield the right-of-way to an approaching train," he stated. "The first requirement is to stop if there is a flashing light."
At June's meeting, Valencia, informed the Traffic Commission that 5,000 collisions with trains occur throughout the United States each year. Twenty-five percent of the cars drive into the train, Valencia stated. "Drivers need to look, listen and live," he emphasized.
A train cannot do much to avoid a collision. Valencia indicated that a train traveling 60 miles per hour requires one mile to stop. The train engineer and crew have responsibilities at crossings which include blowing the horn one-quarter mile from all public crossings, keeping the headlight on bright and proceeding consistent with timetable speed or the safety of the train.
As a train approaches a crossing, its wheels interact with a track electrical circuit. At a predetermined distance from the crossing, this interaction activates the crossing signals.
Additionally, BNR initiated a safety campaign. Operation Lifesaver, a public/private, non-profit program, promotes education in the prevention of highway-rail crossings. It is available to organizations and citizens concerned about safety around trains. For more information, contact Valencia at (316) 442-2593.
Karen L. Kennedy, director of Safety and Occupational Health at Conoco, Inc. also attended the board meeting. She expressed concern about the repeal.
"We've been interested in this issue since the train passes right through the center of our facility. Also, Conoco wants to be a good corporate citizen," Kennedy commented. "Hopefully the concerns are unfounded. We do understand the decision the board reached."
Fifty-five is the maximum speed Burlington would travel through the city, according to T. Mike Power, manager of Network Planning for BNR. Power confirmed that 12 to 18 trains pass through the city each day.
"The Federal Railroad Association and Burlington routinely audit the tracks in terms of safety," he confirmed.
The speed limit for trains traveling north of Highland Avenue is 40 miles per hour. The limit is 30 miles per hour for trains traveling south of Highland Avenue. The board will pass their recommendation to the Ponca City Board of Commissioners for further consideration.

OoKeeHee Benefit Set

The OoKeeHee Indian Club met Oct. 8 at 1018 E. Walnut to discuss the Halloween hand game.
The following business items were discussed: the OoKeeHee shirts will be hunter green with white ink, the group voted unanimously to renew membership to the United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. monthly club meetings to be the first and third Tuesday of each month at Po-Hi and they also voted to sponsor a benefit masquerade Halloween Handgame Oct. 28 at the Poncan Tribal Affairs Building.
The membership drive will be for the next meeting Tuesday in Room 111 of the Po-Hi Howell Building. The member bringing the most guests to this meeting will receive a prize and refreshments will be served.
The OoKeeHee Halloween Handgame has been slated for Oct. 28 at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building at 5 p.m. There will be a chili supper preceding the hand game. Prizes will be presented to the best costumes. Also, there will be cake walks and other games. All proceeds will go to future OoKeeHee cultural and educational activities.
Anyone interested in assisting with the hand game activities or wanting to make a donation should contact the President, Cher Eagle.

Kay County Excise Board OKs $2.8 Million Budget

By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - Kay County Excise Board members sighed with relief Friday morning after two days' work, approving nine school district budgets, two city budgets, nine cash fund appropriations, a sinking-fund levy, and finally a trimmed-down county budget of $2,808,195.47.
The approved county budget, which board members said showed some admirable and mostly voluntary budget-cutting efforts by county officers, still is not down to their goal of 90 percent of anticipated revenue.
The new budget adds up to approximately 91 percent, with the approved figures only about $2,200 smaller than the commissioners' recommendations for the year.
What this means is a tight year, with no pay raises for county workers, but it's one step closer to sound fiscal management, the board said. Because the county budget in recent years slipped upward to 95 percent of anticipated revenue, getting it back under control has been harder.
Excise Board Chairman J.C. Estes said, "I'd like to see more growth in revenue. We're more fortunate than most counties, but it sure makes it more difficult to pull it together."
County Commission chairman Dee Schieber said the 90 percent goal and pay raises is more realistic a year from now.
The Thursday meeting extended and was ultimately recessed until Friday morning when the board studied the proposed county budget and stalled over personnel matters in which pay raises had been granted during the last fiscal year because of attrition. The raises were squelched.
The excise board approved a $78,000 budget for District Attorney John Maddox, most of which will go for civil litigation and maintenance.
Sheriff Marion Van Hoesen received a budget of $691,179.92, most of which is for personal services and maintenance.
The board said County Treasurer Radena Eisenhauer had reduced her budget 6.95 percent. Eisenhauer received a budget of $126,103.26, most of which is for personal services.
The county commissioners received a budget of $118,999.76, mostly for personal services. The excise board said the commissioners reduced their budget 8.2 percent.
County Clerk Pam Goodno had reduced her department budget 10.15 percent and reduced her data processing budget 8.67 percent. The county clerk purchasing budget increased 5.8 percent.
Goodno received a department budget of $189,385.84, mostly for personal services and maintenance; a purchasing budget of $49,200, mostly for personal services, and a data processing budget of $53,700, mostly for personal services and maintenance.
Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson received a budget of $180,981, mostly for personal services. County Assessor Tresa Engle received a budget of $115,799.92, mostly for personal services. The board said Engle reduced her budget 5.49 percent. For revaluation of real property, the assessor received a budget of $167,570.
The district court fund received an appropriation of $12,600. The county general government fund received a total appropriation of $269,500, and the excise/equalization board received $4,000.
Carol Stafford's Election Board received a budget of $78,847.40, mostly for personal services, and OSU Extension Director Larry Fleck received a budget of $67,400, mostly for personal services and travel.
The insurance/benefits fund received a total appropriation of $556,608 and the charity fund was appropriated $15,000 for maintenance.
The county audit budget account received $21,320.37, and the free fair account received $4,000.
Thursday morning's board meeting started routinely, with the board approving the school district budgets for Braman, Peckham, Newkirk, Blackwell, Kildare, Ponca City, Kaw City, and Tonkawa districts. No school district budgets were disapproved.
On Friday, the board approved budgets for the Pioneer Technology Center, the cities of Newkirk and Kaw City, and a 6.8-mill sinking fund for the city of Blackwell.
The board approved county cash fund appropriations including $194,794.93 for the highway T fund, $15,627.91 for the restricted highway fund, $4,253.81 for primary road fund, $940 for county clerk lien fee, $32,499.18 for county improvement, visual inspection reimbursements of $63.90 and $148.75 and a court clerk revolving appropriation of $144. For the City of Newkirk, a $1,343 library cash fund was approved.

Rotary Sponsors Cultural Exchange Visit to Turkey

Four business and professional leaders from northwest Oklahoma will participate in a cultural exchange visit to Turkey in the spring of 1997 when Rotary International Foundation sponsors a five-week Group Study Exchange trip from this area.
Most of the 500 districts of Rotary International in 185 countries and territories around the world have an annual exchange program with another district.
District 5750, which includes 40 clubs in northwest Oklahoma, including the Ponca City Rotary and Ponca City Pioneer Rotary as well as clubs in Newkirk and Blackwell, exchanged teams with a district on Honshu in Japan in 1996. Other recent exchanges have been with India, Italy, Australia and Brazil.
Local Rotary clubs have application forms for the exchange. Participants, other than the exchange leader, must be non-Rotarians. The team will be led by Mary Kalbert of the Midwest City Club. The Turkish team will visit Oklahoma at the same time.
Round trip transportation is paid by the Rotary Foundation. While in Turkey, team members will be hosted by local Rotarians and their clubs.
The exchange features visits to industry, governmental agencies and educational facilities as well as attendance at cultural events. Team members that have participated say this is a trip of a lifetime.
Information is available by calling 1-405-762-7114.

Thermometer Of United Way Begins To Rise

"The flame is lit and the thermometer is rising," said, Helene Schwartz, United Way director, as she and other members of the UW executive committee watched Eric Kurtz, 1996-96 campaign chairman, touch the paintbrush to the sign at East Grand Avenue and Fourteenth Street for the first time this season.
The thermometer torch was painted to reflect the first 10 percent pledged contributions, received at the United Way office to date.
"We have a long way to go," said Kurtz, "but with everyone's help, we'll paint our way to the top."
He reminded Conoco employees that company would kick off their campaign on Oct. 21, and said, "Its a joint effort between Conoco and the other businesses in the community to help serve the 17 service agencies supported by United Way.
"We need the help of every individual and business to reach our goal," he concluded.
Schwartz reminded businesses, groups and individuals that volunteers would be returning to pick up all pledge and donation packages soon.
"If anyone has not been contacted to join the effort, but wants to help these 17 agencies who serve our community, they may call the United Way at 765-2476," she said.

New Trails Plan October Lunch Noon Tuesday

The New Trails group at the First United Methodist Church will have its 12:30 October luncheon at Bravos on Tuesday.
Martha Ellen Blanton White will review a book and also bring information about traveling with Educational Opportunities and Educational Travel. She is a tour guide for both of these groups.
White is coming to share new trips and plans for future trips with the group. She lived in Ponca city for several years and is now doing book reviews statewide.
She invites her Ponca City friends to come and visit with her. Call Jan Browning at 762-5755 for more information.

Susan Ford Bales' Story At Luncheon Here Oct. 29

Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald Ford and his celebrated wife, Betty, will be in Ponca City on Oct. 29 to tell her story of what it was like to live in the White House and how she is beating the odds against breast cancer. Invited by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and the Soroptimist International Club of Ponca City, she will be the guest speaker at a special Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon at the Ponca City Country Club. The event is planned in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Ms. Bales was a teenage occupant of the White House during one of the most turbulent times in American history, following Watergate and the approaching end of the Vietnam War. She learned at an early age what it is like to live life in a "glass house - a magnifying-glass house."
She also witnessed her mother's private war against breast cancer, America's second leading cause of death among women. As a high-risk candidate for breast cancer herself, Bales is a national spokesperson for breast cancer awareness. She has testified before a congressional subcommittee and traveled the United States educating and enlightening audiences about the importance of early detection and proper treatment of breast cancer.
Ms. Bales' luncheon presentation is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., with the doors opening at 11:30 a.m. to allow lunch-goers an opportunity to view the informational booths set up in the luncheon area. Tickets are $10 and reservations for limited seating may be made through Wednesday by calling (405) 765-0301. Soroptimist International Club members are also selling tickets.
After living in the White House during her teenage years, Ms. Bales pursued her higher education at Mount Vernon College and the University of Kansas, where she majored in photo-journalism. She studied under Ansel Adams, and found a career working as a photojournalist for several different organizations, including Associated Press, Ladies Home Journal, Time Magazine and The Topeka Capitol Journal. She also worked on two major film projects, "Jaws II" and "First Family."
After Susan married her husband, Vaden Bales seven years ago, they made their home in Tulsa, with Susan's two daughters from a previous marriage, Tyne, 16 and Heather, 13 and Vaden's three sons, Kevin, Matthew and Andrew.
Bales has spoken to numerous audiences about the continual challenges of balancing the demands of career and family, as well as the importance of breast cancer awareness. In addition to speaking engagements, Bales also works on her children's school events and is active in The American Cancer Society in Tulsa. She maintains her love for photography and has added needlepoint and gardening as other favorite activities.
Area women who wish to hear Susan's interesting story and vital breast cancer health message are welcome to call for reservations for the Oct. 29 Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon by Wednesday.

Area Citizens Encouraged To Take Part

Citizens of the Ponca City area are encouraged to observe and take part in the celebration of Native American Week, Oct. 21 through Oct. 27.
The Ponca City Native American Foundation was formed to honor all Native American tribes and is developing Standing Bear native American Memorial Park to educate the citizens about the culture, to promote communication among cultures and to provide economic and educational opportunities for Native Americans.
A week full of activities is scheduled to celebrate the nationally historic occasion of the unveiling of the bronze monument to Standing Bear, a representative of the Native Americans' fight for civil rights.

DEATHS

Lyntha C. Muchmore

Lyntha C. Muchmore, longtime Ponca City resident, died at her home Saturday, Oct. 19, 1996 following a brief illness. She was 82.
The funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Ponca City with the Rev. Denny Hook, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Lyntha Carol Muchmore was born near Athol, Kan., on Dec. 24, 1913, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Weed. She graduated from Scaman High School near Topeka, Kan. and attended Washburn College in Topeka, Kan. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and active in the Alumni of that sorority.
She and Allan W. Muchmore were married on June 3, 1939 in Topeka, Kan. During World War II she and her husband lived in Los Angeles, Calif., where their three sons were born. In 1950 the family moved back to Ponca City where they have resided since.
Mrs. Muchmore has been an active member and past-president of Twentieth Century, PEO and the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs.
She is survived by her husband, Allan W. Muchmore; a sister, Lida Cochran of Iowa City, and her three sons, Clyde A. Muchmore and John S. Muchmore, both of Oklahoma City, and Tom Muchmore of Ponca City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Laiten Weed of Hankton, S.D.
A memorial has been established in Mrs. Muchmore's name to the Cann Garden Center. Contributions may be made through the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, in care of Mavis Robison, 1613 Shirley, Ponca City, OK 74604.
The casket will not be open at the funeral, but friends may call at the Trout Funeral Home until noon Monday.
The family will be at the home, No. 2 Hillcrest.

Walter Edward McMahan

Walter Edward McMahan, former resident of Newkirk, died Friday evening, Oct. 18, 1996 in Medicalodge North in Arkansas City, Kan. He was 86.
Graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1996 at 2 p.m. in Newkirk Cemetery under direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.
Friends may call at the funeral home between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday with family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday until 1:30 p.m.
Walter Edward McMahan was born July 3, 1910, the son of William Henry and Odi (Alison) McMahan. In his early years he worked in the Texas oilfields. He and Evelyn Ruth Brandon were married Oct. 20, 1936 at Wichita, Kan. and made their home in Honeywell, Kan.
The family later moved to Texas where he was employed in oil production. In September 1966, they moved from Perryton, Texas to Newkirk. Evelyn McMahan died Dec. 19, 1966.
Before his retirement, Mr. McMahan owned and operated the "Hut" in Newkirk, and also was the Mistletoe Express Agent in Newkirk.
On Feb. 17, 1971, he and Bertie Jane Armstrong were married in Newkirk where they resided until January of this year. At that time, due to failing health, they moved to Sterling House in Arkansas City, Kan.
Mr. McMahan enjoyed fishing, camping and belonged to several dance clubs. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 88 AF&AM in Newkirk.
Surviving are his wife, Bertie Jane; one step-daughter, Mrs. Donald (Iva Eluonda) Branch of Arkansas City; one step-son, Perry G. Armstrong of Riley, Kan.; six step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Winford and two sisters, Ora and Nora.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. McMahan's name to a favorite charity.

John Morrison Gorrell

DENISON, Texas - John Morrison Gorrell, former Uncas-Ponca City area resident died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1996, at Columbia Medical Center in McKinney, Texas. He was 88.
The funeral was held graveside at 9 a.m. Oct. 17, at Calvary Cemetery in Denison, Texas, with Father George Monaghan officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home, Denison.
John Morrison Gorrell was born Aug. 29, 1908, in Uncas, the son of Morrison B. and Mary Alice (Curtis) Gorrell. He grew up and attended school in Uncas.
Gorrell was retired from Conoco Inc. and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Helen (Hutchison) Gorrell; one daughter, Guyla (Gorrell) Pfeiffer of Ponca City; one brother, Glen Gorrell of Ponca City; one sister, Stella Hursh of Ponca City; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Stanley S. Gorrell in 1987; and his parents.

Funerals

Monday
Mark Reese Penoi - Funeral to be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Ponca City First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

Harriet Puilla Hodges - Graveside service to be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Newkirk Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk.

Services Pending

Forrest R. Overman
Forrest Ralph Overman, former resident of Ponca City, died Saturday morning, Oct. 19, 1996 at Brandenton, Fla. He was 92.
Survivors include a daughter, Marylynn Coryell of Houston, Texas.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, and will be announced later.

NEWS BRIEFS

OoKeeHee - The OoKeeHee Indian Club Meeting will be held Tuesday in Room 111 at Po-Hi in the Howell Building from 6-7:30 p.m. All interested 7-12 grade students are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served and plans will be made for the OoKeeHee Halloween Handgame on Oct. 28.ored by Ponca City Church Women United, Nov. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Child Care provided.

Rock and Gem Club - The Rough and Tumbled Rock and Gem Club will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Office Suites of Ponca City, 1324 East Grand. Crel Bradley will present a program on the New Mexico gypsum. The public is invited to attend and all ages are welcome.

Class of '57 - A meeting to plan a reunion for the Ponca City High School Class of 1957 will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at 2016 El Camino. Anyone interested in working on the reunion committee is invited to attend. For more information, call 765-9972.

Sterling Health Fair - The public is invited to the Sterling House Health Fair, 1500 East Bradley, Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Health displays, information booths, as well as blood pressure checks, nutrition pyramid information, free balloons and good music will complete the presentation from the YMCA, Pioneer Vo-Tech, Drug Warehouse, O'Connor Pharmacy, Hospice, Northern Oklahoma Cancer Center, Blackwell Regional Hospital, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and Mid-States Medical. For more information call 765-9900.

Osage Cove FD Plans Feed - The Osage Cove Fire Department has scheduled a Barbecue and Fix-ins for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Fire Department, U.S. 60 East and Keeler Road. For more information contact Mack at 762-9287.

Area Resident Wins Fair Award - Deryn Stewart of Ponca City showed first place in the All Breed Pleasure Driving Show competition at the 1996 Tulsa State Fair, Sept. 26 through Oct. 6. His winning categories are as follows: Pleasure Driving Turnout - Open Pair, Pleasure Driving Turnout - Single Pony, Scurry Pony, Scurry Pair and Double Jeopardy - Open. Premium monies and awards totaled almost $500,000 at this year's Fair where some 25,000 entries were shown in competition over the 11-day period.

Flu Vaccines - Health Corporation will offer flu vaccines Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Center. There is no charge for Medicare Part B recipients. All others, $15.

Found - A resident in the 2000 block of North Osage Street advised the Ponca City Police Department of an abandoned bike at 8:32 a.m. Friday.

Stolen - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a stereo stolen on Nightingale Lane. An officer took a report at 10:52 a.m. Friday.

Shoplifting - A business at South Fourth Street and East South Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 12:53 p.m. Friday of a juvenile in custody for shoplifting. An officer took the boy and released him to the custody of a parent. The boy was cited for shoplifting.

Arrested - A 37-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer from Cooley Avenue at 5:20 p.m. Friday for a Kay County warrant for material witness.

Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received a call of a non-injury accident at North Second Street and East Highland Avenue. An officer responded at 7:40 p.m. Friday and took a report.

Beer for Minors - The Ponca City Police Department received a call at 8:49 p.m. Friday that a woman in a green car bought beer and was in front Oak Street and West Grand Avenue giving it to minors. An officer handled the call.

Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a destruction of private property report at 11:52 p.m. Friday at Po-Hi.

Burglary - A burglary report was taken by a Ponca City police officer at Lutheran School, 1104 North Fourth Street, at 12:49 a.m. Saturday.

FAMILY LIVING

Red Rose Celebrates 65th Year

Red Rose Garden Club celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding in the home of Mrs. Fred Boettcher, 210 South Tenth Street, Oct. 14.
Assisting Mrs. Boettcher were Mrs. Floyd Johnson and Mrs. Milt Heartsill. Special guests were former members of the club and the president of the Council of Garden Clubs, Mrs. Richard Barker.
Refreshments were served by the hostesses from a silver -appointed table centered with fall flowers. Mrs. Harold Younger, Red Rose co-president, presided at the meeting and greeted all guests.
Members and guests told the year they became members and special memories they had of the Red Rose Club.
The program for the afternoon was presented by the Davanzatti Duo: Mrs. Carolyn Hook at the piano, and Mrs. Mary Beth Lindsay on the cello. They performed three selections for the group: "Playera - Grandaso," "Old Refrain," arranged by Kreisler, and "Autumn Leaves," arranged by Mrs. Hook.
Mrs. Henry Bourne, co-president, announced the Black Swallowtail Butterfly has been designated as the official State Butterfly and there will be a celebration of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly, sponsored by the Oklahoma Garden Clubs, Inc., at the Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Building in Oklahoma City No. 1 from 2- 5 p.m. Oklahoma's First Lady, Cathy Keating, will speak on "Planting a Butterfly Garden" at 2:30 p.m.
All Garden club members are invited. Details can be had by calling Mrs. Bourne .
The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. E. L. Manering, 11 Sherman Lane, Nov. 11. Assisting will be Mrs. Bob Gibson and Mrs. Mary Houston Looney.
The program will be on trimming Christmas trees with natural trimmings, given by Linda Sparks.

Salad Luncheon, Craft Sale

GETTING READY for the Fall Salad Luncheon and Craft Sale at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan, are, from left, Debbie Kelly, Linda Paulsen and Pat Thompson. The annual event will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $4 at the door. The main food item will be hot chicken salad, with an assortment of other salads and desserts. The public is invited to attend. The event is sponsored by St. Paul's United Methodist Women, with proceeds going to local projects.

Happy Hilltop Homemakers Club Elects New Officers, Plans Christmas Projects

Happy Hilltop Homemakers Club elected officers at their October meeting at Western Sizzlin'. Elected were Nancy Challis, president; NaDean Thomas and Della Daniels, vice presidents; Irene Harden, secretary; Mary Bryant, treasurer; Chris Orr, parliamentarian, and Fran Van Hoesen, reporter.
The meeting, which followed lunch, also featured a demonstration on silk ribbon embroidery, presented by Mrs. Van Hoesen.
Mrs. Van Hoesen, outgoing president, led the flag salute and reading of the Club Creed. Nancy Challis called roll, with 12 members and a guest, Betty Wilson, present. Mrs. Wilson joined the group as a member.
Mrs. Challis read minutes of the previous meeting, and Mary Bryant gave the treasurer's report. Members discussed projects for the Christmas season. In addition to lap covers made by members and a collection of toiletry items for Eastern State Hospital, members planned to take treat sacks to children at Kaw City School.
Mrs. Van Hoesen read a thank-you note for a farewell luncheon from June Shouse, a member who has moved to Arkansas. The tip for the day, given by Merle Ferguson, was that when only a small amount of lemon juice is needed, take a toothpick and punch a hole in the lemon and squeeze out what is needed. In this way, the rest of the lemon won't dry out. Another tip, for quick relief of pain from a bee sting, was to apply an onion slice to the area.
The Club Motto was read, and Fran Van Hoesen gave the devotion about work. "We think we would be glad if we did not have to work, but God put Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it," she said. "Thank God we are able to work. If we like and appreciate our work, we are happy in life." Mrs. Ferguson read a poem about "Survival."
Ava Goldman won the hostess gift. The next meeting will be a salad luncheon, with Chris Orr as hostess.

Area Groups Celebrating National FCE Week Oct. 20-26

The Kay County Association for Family and Community Education is celebrating National FCE Week Oct. 20-26. Across the country, FCE groups are participating in various activities focusing on the three issues facing families in the United States today--environmental concerns, young family needs, and literacy, in an effort to strengthen the family unit.
FCE members believe the efforts of each member can make a difference in the lives of another, and members have conducted several projects to meet the needs of Kay County families.
This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of the National Organization. Today, there are 38,778 members nation-wide. The organization started from humble beginnings, nurturing the members' own children and those of the community in which they lived.
Members volunteer as advisors to 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Y-Teens, soccer teams, baseball teams and swimming teams. They volunteer their time to teach and help at the schools, the heart association, Bible study groups, hospital auxiliary, fairs and community events.
Kay County FCE includes the three topics in their annual educational programming, as local interest dictates. Other topics of interest to the membership are included in the year's activities.
Educational lessons available to all groups this year included: "Healthful Crockpot Meals," " Lighten Up: Cooking for Your Health," "Family Choice TV," "Privacy in the Information Age," "Boost Your Social Fitness," "Fabric Safety," If the Shoe Fits," "Dealing with Difficult People," "Consumer Beware: Avoid Ripoffs" and "Entertaining on a Shoestring."
In addition to these monthly lessons, county program committees plan, conduct and evaluate activities of interest to the members. Activities teaching skills enable participants to make items cheaper than buying them. Program committees are Health, Nutrition and Safety, Home Environment, FCE Issues and Clothing Management.
These committees have held activities such as recycling workshops, Oklahoma sightseeing tours, guest speakers, style shows, bread workshops, ribbon embroidery workshops and displays.
The largest, single event of the year is the Kay County Fair. During the 1996 fair, eight groups exhibited 279 Items in the FCE Department alone. All these items are made by the membership for use in the home, saving many dollars for their families.
Other projects include tooth fairy pillows, which are given free to elementary children as part of a dental project. FCE members have also provided stuffed animals to emergency personnel to use when dealing with young children in crisis.
One of the objectives of Kay County FCE is to conduct charitable community service projects. Each local group is asked to select a community service project as a result, the projects are as varied as the members. A sampling of projects include adopting classes/schools, donations to the milk fund for underprivileged elementary children, bibs and lap robes for nursing homes, birthday cards for nursing home residents, quilts for the needy, Littlest Angel project (clothing for infant funerals), youth scholarships and Christmas food baskets for shut-ins.
Over the decades, the organization has had several names. The group started with the Farm's Women's Group, the Home Demonstration, and then Extension Homemakers. The latest name change to FCE, took place in the last few years. The organization began with a dream for better quality of life for rural women and families.
As the population shifted from the farm to the city, the organization made changes to meet the changing needs of families. It's mission remains to promote, enhance and support families through education. The name was changed in order to better explain the purpose of the organization throughout its history.
Kay County Association for Family and Community Education is open to anyone regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, and is an equal opportunity employer.
Anyone interested in joining may contact Mary Rhyne, OSU Extension Home Economist, 1-405-362-3194.

Couple To Wed in December

James G. and Pauline O'Neill, Route 3, Ponca City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sally Jane O'Neill, and David Andrew Smith, son of David A. and Ann Smith of Dallas. The couple have selected a Dec. 28 wedding date. The ceremony will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
The bride-to-be received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the University of Dallas in 1992 and a master's degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington in May. A member of Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor fraternity, she is currently working on her Ph.D. in mathematics at UTA, where she is employed as a teaching assistant.
The prospective bridegroom plans to graduate in December with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington and begin work on his master's degree in January. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa scholastic honor society and Pi Mu Epsilon mathematics honor society. In January, he also plans to be employed as a teaching assistant in the UTA Mathematics Department.

Democrat Women To Plan Activities

The Kay County Democrat Women's Club will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Kay County Democrat Headquarters, 202 East Grand, to discuss plans for a Fifth District Democrat Women's Club meeting to be held Saturday at noon at Western Sizzlin'.
Activities for the remainder of the campaign will be discussed.Also plans for the Democrat Women's Clubs Convention next year will be started at the district meeting Saturday as the Fifth District will host the convention.
All members and interested Democrats are urged to attend.

Engagement Is Announced

Angela Annette Luedeman and Frank Elliott Kennedy will wed Dec. 14 at Grace Episcopal Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Sue Luedeman, 2321 Chapel Hill, and the late Don Luedeman. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Roy and Ann Kennedy, 2109 Meadowbrook.
Miss Luedeman, a graduate of Ponca City High School, attended the University of Oklahoma, and is currently attending Northern Oklahoma College. She is employed with the law firm of Bellmard and Emig.
Her fiance is a graduate of Ponca City High School, Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma State University. He is employed with Boatmen's Bank in Blackwell.

'Pink Tea' Highlights Meet Of Laureate Phi Chapter

A pink rose centerpiece was the keynote for the "Pink Tea" program given by Meire Harris, hostess, when Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met, with seven members present.
Ms. Harris stated that the tea table may be set up anywhere as long as there is space for easy access and exit. "It may be as elaborate or as simple as the hostess desires," she added.
She noted that no special reason is required, that a tea can honor someone or just be a reason for friends to gather. "The most important part of the tea service is boiling water and lots of it," she said, advising members to use a rounded teaspoonful of tea leaves or one tea bag for each person. "Pour on enough water to cover the tea leaves about half an inch. Steep at least five minutes--10 if you like it stronger."
When serving, she said, pour half tea, half boiling water. "A cup of good tea should be too strong without the addition of a little boiling water, which gives it freshness," she said.
Ms. Harris added that food for a tea is almost always sweet but for those who do not have a 'sweet tooth,' small sandwiches, made on very thin bread, may be served.
Each member brought her own china cup and saucer for it is believed that tea tastes better from a china cup.
Alice Beman, secretary, led the Opening Ritual, and minutes of the City Council meetings were read by Roberta Streeter. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Ms. Harris. Elsie Rosenbaum, social chairman, said an Autumn Breakfast will be held with Lillian Williams Oct. 26. The meeting adjourned with the Closing Ritual and Mizpah.

December Wedding Planned

The engagement of Laura Jane Caid and James Courtney Phillips is being announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vearl Caid, 719 North Seventh Street. Parents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Lew Phillips of Stillwater. The couple will exchange vows in a 2 p.m. ceremony Dec. 21 at First Baptist Church.
The bride-elect is a 1994 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1996 graduate of Northern Oklahoma College. She plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma in the spring. She is currently employed as a teller at the Bank of Oklahoma.
The prospective bridegroom is a 1993 graduate of Stillwater High School, and attended Northern Oklahoma College. He is employed in the Ponca City Country Club Pro Shop.

Little News

Roger and Janet Myers of Frisco, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Faith, Aug. 28, 1996, in Plano, Texas. She weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She was joins a brother, Derek, 5, and sisters, Megan, 3, and Rebecca, 2.
Maternal grandparents are Walter and Louise Alexander, Kaw City, and Alfred Sindelar, Arkansas City. Paternal grandparents are Nelson Myers of Ponca City and the late Mary Myers. Great-grandparents are Lester and Opal Ray, Braman, and Joe and Aggaie Sindelar, Newkirk.

Modern Moms Have New Member

Members painted wooden watermelon yard stakes when Modern Mom's Mothers Club met Oct. 10 at 128 South Palm. The program was given by Sue Bond.
Paula McDaniel was welcomed as a new member. Tammy Beier led the Collect and Aims, with eight members and two guests attending. The devotion was given by Mary Gray. Members were reminded that the club would serve Friendship Feast Oct. 30, with members to meet at 4:30 p.m. A list of needs for the Teen Parent Program was distributed by Martha Long.
Glenda Hisey, history book chairman, asked members to save old Christmas cards for her. The upcoming state officer brunch Nov. 16 was discussed. It is to be held at the Fourth Street Clubhouse. Members will join Alpha Gamma's Mothers Club in the effort.
The next meeting will be Nov. 8. Members are to bring canned goods to the meeting for a Thanksgiving meal to be donated to a needy family.

CWF Hears History of American Legion Home

Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church met recently for their October covered dish luncheon.
Ethel Jorgenson, president, opened by reading John 6: 35 and introduced guests, Anna Robbins, Norman Hull and Russell Wallace. Dr. Mark Randle gave the invocation.
Following the music theme, luncheon tables were decorated with long, gold chains on which various musical emblems were attached. Interspersed were small busts of composers, including Mozart and Beethoven. The music theme was used to honor Sue Laird, pianist, for her many years of giving her time and talent to First Christian. Ms. Jorgenson presented Ms. Laird a corsage in appreciation from CWF.
Lorraine Shiflet, study chairman, introduced Lisa McGee, who has worked at the American Legion Children's Home for seven years and has been administrative supervisor for over two years. Her program was a "Review of the American Legion Home."
In telling about the Home's beginnings, Ms. McGee noted that, in 1925, the American National Legion became concerned about the needy children of veterans of World War I. A plan was made to conduct a drive to raise money to provide help for these children. E. W. Marland, president of Marland Oil Company and chairman of the American Legion Endowment Fund, and W.H. McFadden, active for many years in child welfare work, were the two men who made the opening of the first unit of the American Legion Home School possible. The Home opened in 1928 for 40 needy children of disabled and deceased veterans of World War I.
Although the Home accepted as many as 200 children during the 1940s and 1950s, educational standards have changed and the Department of Human Services limits the number to 50 children. "Studies show that a greater number of children are being classified as 'deprived,' and are best cared for in small institutional settings," she said.
In 1995-96, the Children's Home cared for 81 children, 30 girls and 51 boys. Presently, there are 39 boys and 13 girls staying at the Home. There are four dorms, with 13 children to a dorm, all cared for by a staff of 36 people. Ken Adams is executive director. Included in the number are two counselors and four tutors, who assist the teachers.
Even though the dorms have been rebuilt in the last several years, Ms. McGee said, present facilities were found to be inadequate. Soon there will be a ground breaking for a new campus design with more room, a new classroom and administrative building. "It is hoped by the American Legion that this child care facility will continue to develop citizenship, Americanism and patriotism for their children," she said.
Ms. McGee presented the book, "My Home - The Home of Many," by Barbara Mahorney Alusi, to First Christian for the church library.

Landis, Kirkendall Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Landis of Newkirk announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Regina Shae Landis, and James D. Kirkendall. The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Kirkendall, also of Newkirk.
The couple are graduates of Newkirk High School.
Grandparents of the bride-to-be are the Rev. and Mrs. A.G. Weatherman of Newkirk and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Landis of Lamont. Grandparents of the future bridegroom are Mrs. Joann Horinek of Newkirk and the late Thomas J. Horinek; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kirkendall, also of Newkirk.
The couple will be wed in a 2 p.m. ceremony Nov. 2 at Christ's Church in Newkirk. An open invitation is extended to all friends and family. A reception will follow.

Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Schneider Establish Home in Stillwater

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Lane Schneider established a home in Stillwater after returning from a wedding trip to San Antonio, Texas.
Mr. Schneider and the former Angie Lynn Hill were wed in a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Church of Christ in Hooker, Okla. The Rev. Gary Moore of Loveland, Colo., officiated at the double ring vows.
The bride is the daughter of Kendall and Valerie Hill of Hooker. Parents of the bridegroom are Charles and Beverly Schneider, 212 North Sunset.
The bride wore a gown of matte satin, fashioned with a Basque waistline accented with alencon lace. The full skirt was highlighted with a semi-cathedral train embellished with beaded alencon lace appliques. The headpiece held a single layer lace veil which exceeded the length of the train. The bridal bouquet was composed of pale pink roses, purple larkspur and Queen Anne's Lace, tied with a white ribbon bow.
Jennifer Koolstra of Berthand, Colo., served as matron of honor. Maid of honor was Kristi Potter of Purcell. Serving as bridesmaids were Amy Hanson, Hooker, Okla.; Lesli Classen, Mindon, Neb., and Allyson Seawright, also of Hooker. Their dresses, of pale pink crepe, were in a variety of styles. Each attendant carried a bouquet of purple larkspur and Queen Anne's Lace, tied with white ribbon.
Flower girl was Allix McKinley of Hooker, cousin of the bride. Her pale pink crepe dress was accented with silk flowers.
Serving as best man was Bryan Bruno of Ponca City. Groomsmen were Justin Mills, Tulsa; Jason Coates and Andy Hatcher, both of Ponca City, and the bride's brothers, Nathan and Levi Hill of Hooker.
Ushers were Daniel Walters III of Stillwater, and Jeromy Schneider of Ponca City, cousin of the bridegroom.
Lighting the candles were the bride and groom's cousins, Amos and Jessi Wilson of Westminister, Colo., and Ashley and Derek Schneider of Ponca City.
Kate O'Neill of Edmond attended the guest book.
A reception was held on the back lawn of the country home of the bride's parents, north of Hooker. Assisting at the event were Paisley Krout, Oklahoma City; Melody Walters, Holly Pratt, Lawton; Jyl Phelps, Manteca, Calif., and Amy Mouser.
Special guests included the bridegroom's grandparents, C.L. and Maxine Schneider, Ponca City; Charlie and Minnie Ray, Kansas City, Mo., and Margaret Knight, Springdale, Ark. Other special guests included Bob and Phillis Mercer, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Tom, Janie and Jyl Phelps, Manteca, Calif.; Pat DeBoard, Kelby Zink, both of Tulsa; Leslee Head, Aurora, Mo.; Rick, Sherri and Jodi Schneider, Jerry and Jeanne Brace, Stan and Sandra Brown, Paul and Susan Hill, Clyde and Sandy Pendergraft, Bobby and Linda Wilson, Bill and Marilyn Leming, Charlie and Diane Mounts, Danny and Diane McKinnis, Perry and Theta Pederson and Monty and Barb Rozell, Ken and Maurene Coates, all of Ponca City; Levere and Marcella Cullens, Sharon Springs, Kan., and Rick Pendergraft, Amarillo, Texas.
The bride, a student at the University of Central Oklahoma, is employed as section editor for the UCO Bronze Book. The bridegroom, a student at Oklahoma State University, is employed as an architecture teacher's assistant.

Ceremony Held in Kansas

WeeKirk Chapel in Cedar Vale, Kan., was the setting for the Oct. 15 wedding of Deanna "Sunshine" Jordan Raulston and Larry Don "Sky" Malaska. The Rev. Charles S. Evans officiated at the double ring vows in a 7 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Herman Jordan of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Malaska of Pawhuska.
The bride wore a white satin western blouse and black jeans. She carried a single yellow rose accented with baby's breath. The bridegroom was attired in a brown suit coat and blue jeans.
The couple will reside in Ponca City. The bride is employed with Jimmy Jones Painting Company, and the bridegroom is retired from Conoco.

Mu Psi Plans Annual Santa Project

The October meeting of Mu Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was held at Pryse Monument Company, with Kerry Pryse Mullenax as hostess.
Kerry Mullenax, vice president, chaired the meeting, with 14 members attending. Minutes were read by Denise Pappan, and Donna Sodowsky gave the treasurer's report. The chapter plans a picnic social later in the month.
Gwen Barber led a discussion of the upcoming Santa project. This is planned for the first and second week in December. It was announced the recent candy bar fund-raiser was a success and any monies still out need to be submitted by the November meeting.
The City Council report was given by Denise Pappan. It was reported the Preferential Tea will be held at the Conoco Clubhouse Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. New members from each chapter will be introduced at this time.
A new pledge, Becky Martin, joined the group. This brings the total of new pledges to six for the year. The Pledge Ritual will be held at the November meeting.
The next meeting will be in the home of Cynthia DeMarco. The business meeting was adjourned and a tour of Pryse Monument Company was given by Kerry Pryse Mullenax.

Couple To Exchange Vows

Kelly Dawn French and Andrew Warren Lay announce their approaching marriage. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford. An open invitation is extended to family and friends. The Rev. John Waterloo will officiate. A reception will follow.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Rick French of Ponca City and Janis Stewart of Seymour, Mo. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Kenneth W. Lay Sr. of Ponca City and Barbara J. LeClair of Rogers, Ark.

Local AARP Chapter Plans 'Make a Difference' Day

Vernon Garwood, District AARP director, spoke to the local Chapter 432 at the October 1 meeting at Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand.
Garwood spoke about "Make A Difference Day,'' and urged members to get involved in an easy, economical, and effective activity designed to make communities better. Retired Educators units are also encouraged to participate, Garwood noted.
He offered suggestions and ideas included in an Action-Pak designed to serve as a guide. "Each community has its own needs, resources, and personality, these ideas should be adapted to serve the unique interests of your community and AARP and RTA volunteers," he said.
F.G. Williams told about "friends'' of the second "Friendship Feast" needing volunteers and said RSVP can offer many ideas for "Make a Difference Day." He was appointed as chairman of the local project and requested volunteers to help make the day a success.
It was announced the AARP Chapter workshop for 1997 officers will be Oct. 29 at the Meridan Technology Center (Vo-Tech on Highway 51, west of Stillwater. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The training is for the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. No other officers or committee chairman or guests are to be involved. Dr. Ellis Oster, incoming president, will drive the local 1997 officers to Stillwater.
Following Garwoods presentation to the group, Williams, AARP/Vote Congressional District coordinator, distributed information from AARP entitled "You Can Help Select the President," a guide to participating in the Presidential election. He said to use the guide to evaluate candidates' positions on issues important to all older Americans.
Williams said the AARP/Vote was founded in 1986 and is driven by over 2,000 volunteers around the nation who help focus the attention of candidates and political parties on critical issues such as Medicare, Social Security, federal tax reform, long-term care, and campaign finance reform.
He stated the AARP/Vote gives older Americans a stronger voice in the election process, and a better understanding of the issues which affect them and their community. AARP/Vote is nonpartisan and is not a political action committee (PAC). It neither contributes money to, nor endorses any candidate or political party, he said.
Williams urged each to study the guide and become more aware of the issues during the campaigns for federal office. A question-and answer session followed and members discussed various state questions.
Ruby Cavanaugh welcomed those attending, including Wildena Krulic, who was returning following an illness. Cleo Keller was welcomed as a guest. Cletus Kitchel led the group in the AARP Creed and flag salute.
Elmeta Kodesh, secretary, read minutes of the previous meeting, and Anne Kinneberg, treasurer, presented the financial report. Ms. Krulic, good cheer and community service chairman, is accepting volunteer hours from members and asked that they let her know of anyone in need of a good cheer card.
Ms. Kodesh made a motion that the members meet for a covered dish luncheon for the December meeting when the 1997 officers will be installed and those celebrating birthdays during October, November and December will be honored. Fay Cook and Ruby Jones will report at the next meeting where the December meeting can be held.
In closing, Ms. Cavanaugh thanked the door greeter, Fay Cook, and all those attending. The next meeting will be Nov. 5 at Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, in the dining area. Guests and prospective members are welcome.

Reception To Honor Couple

Wesley (Hank) and Vivian Snow of Shidler will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 26. An open reception will be held in their honor at Grace Baptist Church in Shidler, from 2-4 p.m., hosted by their children and grandchildren.
Wesley Gene Snow and the former Vivian Coy Bennett were married Oct. 26, 1946, in Gainesville, Texas. Both are graduates of Harjo High School near Maud, Okla. Although the couple have resided in Texas and other parts of Oklahoma, Shidler has been home since 1955.
The couple have five children: Denton of Shidler, Lloyd of Sulphur, Jay of Salt Lake City, Utah, Carrol of Salado, Texas, and Harrol of Shidler. They also have nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
During World War II, Mr. Snow served in the Pacific with U.S. Army B Battery, 202nd Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. He was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company, retiring in 1983 after 35 years. Active since 1941, he is a 32nd Degree Mason, has been past Master at Shidler Lodge 509 several times and belongs to the Tulsa Scottish Rite.
Mrs. Snow, a homemaker and active member in the church, has been employed by the Shidler School System and the U. S. Postal Service. She has also been active in longstanding service to the local community, from coaching local ball teams in the early days to helping establish the Senior Citizen's Center in Shidler.
All family and friends are invited to join the celebration. It is requested the only gifts be the presence of family and friends.

Manering Reception Today

A reception celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Manering will be held today from 2-4 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. An open invitation is extended to all friends and family. Mr. Manering and the former Maxine Williams were married in the church Oct. 20, 1946. Hosting the celebration are the couple's children and families: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manering of Pawhuska and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Manering.
After their marriage, the couple made their first home in Ponca City. They have since resided in several Oklahoma towns, including Oklahoma City, Enid and Ardmore, and in other U.S. cities, including New Orleans and Ventura, Calif.
The Manerings have also lived in Tripoli, Libya; London, England; Cairo, Egypt; Tananarive, Madagascar; and Bogota, Colombia. In addition, Mr. Manering has worked in Dubai and Lima, Peru, and retired from Conoco in 1985 in Cairo, Egypt. The couple reside at 11 Sherman Lane.
Mr. Manering, an Oklahoma State University graduate, is president of the Conoco Retirees Association and Wittmer Hills Homeowners Association. Mrs. Manering serves as treasurer of Red Rose Garden Club and is a member of the Christian Women's Club, International Club and many church groups.
The couple are members of Albright United Methodist Church. They have seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Anniversary Celebration Set

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rickards of Braman will be the honorees at a luncheon in the Emerald Room at Central National Bank, Blackwell, in observance of their 40th wedding anniversary.
The former Glenda Cathey was reared east of Braman in the Dilworth community. She is the daughter of the late Harve and Fern Cathey. Mr. Rickards, reared in South Haven, Kan., is the nephew of Earl and Virginia Rickards of South Haven.
The couple were married Oct. 8, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Braman. Attendants for the couple were Marylyn (Bergman) Weller and the late Klaus Bergman.
Mr. and Mrs. Rickards have resided at their present home for 19 years. He is retired from Kay County District No. 2 and is engaged in farming in the South Haven area. She has worked for the past 33 years as a bookkeeper, and is currently employed at Hunnewell Elevator Inc.

Former AFS Student To Visit During Standing Bear Event

Coinciding with the Standing Bear celebration, Helen Brennan, former AFS exchange student from Australia, and her mother, Marie, will be guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Graydon L. Brown, 1528 Autumn Road.
The Browns will hold an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 so friends may renew acquaintance with Helen, meet her mother and greet the Brown children: Wesley, Tulsa; Gracelyn Greenwald, Boston; Anitra Rowley, Kerhonksen, N.Y.; and Jolly, Greg and Michael Pugh, Norman.
Helen, who graduated from Ponca City High School in 1980, and the Browns have kept in touch through the years. In 1984, Graydon, Marquetta and Jolly, who was a Po-Hi junior when Helen spent a year with the Browns, went to Australia to visit Helen in Sydney and her family in Canberra. A few years later, the Browns met Helen in New York and visited places of interest to her on the way back to Ponca City.
"When Helen asked a good time to visit Ponca City, I told her if she wanted to see the whole family she should come to the Standing Bear dedication," Marquetta said.
Helen and her mother are currently touring Russia. They will then go to London where Helen will conduct business for her firm while her mother sees the sights. Helen is a lawyer and is employed by the Jardine Australian insurance Brokers, Sydney. Helen and Marie will be with the Browns until Oct. 31.

Fun 'n Fundamental Learns About Ceremonial Dances

Following the October business meeting, members of Fun and Fundamental FCE Group went to the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse where they had sack lunches prepared by the hostess, Mary Ruth Leatherman.
The meal was followed by a program, "Traditional Osage Tail Dancing," presented by Tony Stanton. The program, sponsored by Pioneer Bank, demonstrated traditions surrounding Osage ceremonial dances.
Kathy Fitch, president, had conducted the business meeting at the Leatherman home. The hostess read a poem from "Apples of Gold." Roll call was answered by "Comments About the Fair." The "helpful tip" for sewing was to put sleeves in before sewing sleeve and side seams. Nettie Cox read an article, 'How Denim Got Its Name."
The health tip was to apply petroleum jelly to paper cuts. Members were also advised to use WD 40 to clean water spots off glassware.
A sympathy card was signed for Don and Wanda Miller. Plans were completed to entertain the New Bethel Group Oct. 25 at the Kay Electric Building in Blackwell. Kathy Fitch and Nancy Tindel received contest prizes.
The November meeting will be hosted by Wanda Miller. Dorthy Tanner will be lesson leader.

'Preserving Flowers' Topic Of Garden Club Program

"Preserving Flowers in Sand" was the program presented by Jannie Ross at the October meeting of Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club. The meeting was held in the Ross home, with Helen Widner and Maureen Danielson as co-hostesses.
Marlene Roth, president, welcomed a new club member, Karen Bogadi, and guests, Holly Harpster, Jean Glasscock and Kay Whitlock.
A workday was scheduled to plant irises at the "Welcome to Ponca City" sign at U.S. 60 and U.S. 177, an ongoing club community project.
Susan McMonigle, chairman, reported on the progress of a new club project currently underway at the Youth Services Center on Grand Avenue. Proceeds from last year's Ponca City Herb Festival are being utilized to brighten the grounds there. Flower beds have been cleared, weeded and are being prepared for planting.
The next meeting of Sage, Rosemary and Thyme will be Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Cann Garden Home. Anyone interested in attending a meeting is encouraged to call Marlene Roth, 767-1344 or Margaret Price, 765-0629 for more information.

Couple Are Wed 40 Years

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Storrusten, 3405 Meadow Lane, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Branson, Mo.
Mr. Storrusten and the former Jane Propp were married Oct. 27, 1956, in Laurel, Mt., where they made their first home. They later lived in Conrad and traveled with Conoco.
They have resided in their present home for 30 years. Mr. Storrusten retired from Conoco in 1993. His interests include archery, camping and travel. Mrs. Storrusten makes bunnies for abused children, and also enjoys traveling.
The couple are members of First United Methodist Church. Their children are Jack Storrusten and wife, Ramona, of California; Clarissa Huddleston and husband, Robert, of Ponca City, and Corliss Trice and husband, Blount, also of Ponca City.
They also have six grandchildren.

'Que, Sera, Sera' Program At Piano Workshop Meeting

Piano Workshop of the Ponca City Federated Music Club met Oct. 15 in the home of Kathy Wimberley for their regular monthly meeting.
Assistant hostesses were Ann Salmons and Diane Norris. Following refreshments and a social time, Helen Brakebill, program chairman, conducted a brief business meeting and welcomed a new member, Mrs. Becky Dye.
Katy Tucker presented the program, "Que, Sera, Sera," about the future of music in the 21st Century. She said music has entered the age of technology, but "what will be, will be,"
Liz Bajork was in charge of the workshop. Performances presented included "First Touch," a piano selection by Katy Tucker. A vocal number, "Michele," by Lennon/McCartney, was performed by Kay Anthony.
Performing on the digital piano were Frances Thompson, "Hardly Raining," by Dawn Miller; Kathy Wimberley, Frances Thompson and Katy Tucker, "Jazz Etude"; Liz Bajork, "Haunting Melody," by Walter and Carol Noona; Becky Dye, "Manana," by Walter and Carol Noona; Carolyn Hook, "Presto Scherzo," by Kevesen; Elma Robson and Liz Bajork, a duet of "Carnival of the Animals," by Saint-Saen, and Barbara Mannering and Bobbie Motz, a duet of "Valse Coppella," by Dihbis.

Members of 45th Division Hold Reunion

Members of the Service Battery, 158th Field Artillery, 45th Division, held their 26th reunion at Econo Lodge.
On Friday afternoon, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Powelson, the group of 17 attending visited and reminisced about their experiences while in the service during World War II. Refreshments were served, and dinner was held at Furr's Cafeteria.
A banquet was held Saturday evening at Western Sizzlin', with a meeting at the Econo Lodge.
William Powelson welcomed the group, and Gordon Moore gave the prayer and led the flag salute. Jeff Sanders presented the memorial service for Archie Howard and for those who died in past years.
Velma Powelson read an article, "What If I Had Not Been Born in America and God's Bouquet." Letters were read and telephone calls reported from those who couldn't attend. Pictures were taken and the group voted to come back to Ponca City Sept. 26-28 1997.
Those attending were Jeff and Maud Sanders, Garfield, Ark.; George and Pearl Bartlett, Midwest City; Ernest and Ann Myers, Kingfisher; Urshel and Lois Beets, Moore, Okla.; Gordon and Geneieve Moore, Miami, Okla.; Evert and Mary Helwick, Burney, Calif.; Harold and Bev Gutnecht, Oshkosh, Wisc.; Marjorie Wakeman, Kingfisher, Okla., and William and Velma Powelson, Ponca City.

Space Program Highlights DAR Meet

For the October meeting, members of the Ponca City Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, were guests of the Tonkawa Chapter DAR at a luncheon held at the Northern Oklahoma College Cafeteria Oct. 3. The Tonkawa Chapter also hosted the Sarah Harrison Chapter, Blackwell.
Greetings were extended by Mrs. Aden Coyle, Regent of the Tonkawa Chapter. She introduced Virginia Mair, Regent of the Ponca Chapter, and Mrs. Glen Fulton, Regent of the Blackwell Chapter.
Charles Conaghan gave the invocation, and Connie Mack Hullet, NOC Dean of Men, welcomed the group on behalf of the college. Following the opening ritual, Mrs. Coyle introduced the featured speaker, John Ulrich and his assistant, Stephen Coyle. Ulrich, a native of Ohio, is director of the Aerospace Professional Development Center on the campus of Oklahoma State University. He joined NASA in the Educational Services in 1979 and came to OSU in 1991. Currently, he is completing his doctorate in aviation and space education.
"NASA: Where We've Been, What We've Learned, Where We're Going" was the title of Ulrich's program. Slides were used to take the audience from early day flying into current space exploration. It was pointed out that in 1958, when the space program was chartered, one of the requirements was to provide mass education to the public.
Ulrich elaborated on how astronauts live and perform their work and experiments on the space stations. Some of the practical applications, also referred to as "spin-offs," for mankind, of the space achievements and technology were discussed.
In addition to the husbands of DAR members, the Tonkawa Lions Club were special guests. Table decorations were designed by Mrs. Glen Craft and featured small American flags and miniature space shuttles.

Wheatheart Menu

Here is the menu for the Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Ponca City, Oct. 21-25. For transportation or reservations, call 767-1620 in Ponca City. Menu is subject to change.
Monday
Pepper steak w/rice, marinated carrots, orange juice, whole wheat roll, and cherry crisp.
Tuesday
Turkey dressing pie, mashed potatoes w/gravy, pickled beets, tomato juice, bread, and sliced peaches.
Wednesday
Barbecue chicken, corn, broccoli, whole wheat roll, and applesauce.
Thursday
Dinner franks, sauerkraut, mixed vegetables, cornbread, and peanut butter cake or cookie.
Friday
Chili Con Carne w/beans, mixed fruit w/citrus, crackers, and cinnamon roll.

Ponca City Happenings

SUNDAY
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.

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.

Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone welcome.

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.

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.

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.

Four O'Clock Garden Club, 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ponca City Country Club. Program, "Fabulous 50th Anniversary." Co-hostesses, Sylvia Burns, Martha Jones, June Walker, Verlee Gardner and Pat Evans.

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.

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 762-5 529.
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
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
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

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

SPORTS

Jones Has Leadership Role Down

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
STILLWATER - With two running backs behind him teaming for over 300 yards between them, one would think all Oklahoma State quarterback Tone Jones would have to do is direct traffic.
But Jones was a very intrical part of O-State's 28-27 come-from-behind win here Saturday.
The fact that Jones was 14-of-21 for 179 yards for his fourth best effort of his career, is impressive enough. But Jones also did some quieter things that keyed the win. First and foremost, he did not throw an interception.
He entered the game hitting about half of his passes (50-for-99) and had thrown four interceptions in six games, including one against Colorado that my have been the turning point in the game.
But this time he was nearly perfect in commanding the OSU offensive juggernaut that amassed 542 yards against the Cyclones.
"Tone had the best game he's had since I've been here," coach Bob Simmons said afterwards. "He made all the right decisions and he kept a couple of drives alive."
Jones scored his first touchdown of the season (15th of his career) in the third quarter, on a 7-yard yard run that cut Iowa State's lead to 24-21.
He started that drive from his own one yard line and hit tight end Alonzo Mayes with a 53-yard pass that carried to the Iowa State 43. That completion not only got the Pokes out of a big hole, it set the tone for the OSU offense which was virtually unstoppable after that.
Even after the Cyclones extended the lead to 27-21 with a field goal in the fourth period, Jones led his troops back on a 7-play, 80-yard drive for the go-ahead touchdown with Andre Richardson scoring from the 21.
When the Cowboy defense forced the Cyclones to punt from their 41 with 7:38 remaining, Jones engineered a time-consuming 75-yard, 17-play drive that ended with two kneel downs at the Iowa State 1 as time expired.
In that clinching drive, Jones ran the ball twice. He picked up four yards on the first keeper to set up a third-and-one at the Cyclones' 34.
A few plays later he took the ball right on a third-and-two play for seven yards and a first down on the Iowa State 24 with about two minutes left to play.
But a usual, Jones would rather talk about other players after the game.
"I have the luxury of three great tailbacks, four if you count one who is being redshirted," he said in a reference to David Thompson, Richardson and Nathan Simmons.
"But what really impressed me was they way our defense held their own against an explosive back like (Troy) Davis," Jones said. "They stayed together after a tough first half (when the Cowboys fell behind 17-0). They really raised the intensity level.
"We started something we call a Home Stand. We want to win all of our home games. We got this one (the fourth of the season). Now we have to get ready for Missouri there."
After that the Cowboys have three home games in a row but against some tough opposition - Texas A&M on Nov. 2, Oklahoma on Nov. 9 and Baylor on Nov. 23 - that will test their Home Stand.

Baseball Reunion Planned

A reunion for former baseball players that played in the Chicago Cubs minor league system with Blackwell and Ponca City will be held Friday and Saturday.
Some 20 ex-ballplayers will return to the area for a Friday night banquet in Ponca City at the Holiday Inn and will then head to Blackwell for a look at Morgan Field.
The public is invited out to visit with the players from 10:30 to 11:30 Saturday morning at the field. Picture taking and autograph opportunities will be available at that time.
Some of the players expected to be on hand include:
Ed Mayor, Bob Anderson and Casey Wise from the 1957-61 Chicago Cubs; Carl Reynolds, Denny Loudenback, Russ Gregg, Don Biebel, Dean Degross, George Tashe, Leo Davis and Frank Pecci of the 1955-57 Ponca City Cubs; Wally Burger, Larry Good, Marty Garber, Pat McCotter, Paul Beck, Russ Wingo, Larry Foley and Leo Davis of the 1954 Blackwell club.
Pecci also played at Blackwell in 1954.
Also expected to attend are Patsy Brewer, Dave Stenhouse (who played for the 1962-64 Washington Senators) and current minor league player Joel Garber. Garber is the son of Marty Garber and is in the Chicago White Sox system with Hickory, N.C.

WLGA

Shirley Pigg won the Wentz Ladies Club Championship in the WLGA Tournament held last week.
Mary Ivers won in President's flight, Sue Green in A flight, Sue Lawson in B flight and Della Robins in C flight.
Monula Renfro was the gross winner in Championship flight while Pam Powers was the net winner. Chris McCeary was the gross winner and Carolyn Sumpter the net winner in President's flight.
In A flight, Dee Wallace took the gross title and Sue Green was the net winner. Wanda Heath was the gross winner in B flight with Sue Lawson winning the net title. Susan Pollard was the gross winner in C flight and Katy Brown the net winner.
The WLGA members will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. with the first tee time at 9:07
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PCCC-WGA

The Ponca City Country Club Women's Golf Association will meet Tuesday for parings and tee-off at 9:30 in a Low Net on Par 3s - Other Holes Low Gross play.
The hostesses are Nada Fetrow and Betty Wyatt,
In last week's play M. McGee was first in Championship flight with P. Allen second. B. Snell was first in President's flight and F. Johnson second.
D. Loosley was first and M. Brookshire second in A flight. In B flight, L. Smith took first with M. Bradley second. O. Scott was first and D. Kotarki second in C flight. B. J. Cohenour had the low putts,
The 9-hole winners were Eva Ballard in A flight, Carol Martin in B flight and Alice Evens for low putts.
In the Thursday After 5 9-Hole play, L. Abercrombie as first and C. Fletcher second

Wildcats Fight Hard In Loss to No. 5 Hornets

By FRED HILTONNews Sports Editor
TULSA - Moral victories don't do much for a team's win-loss record - unless they result in wins down the road.
Trying to reach that "next level," Ponca City's 4-3, 1-3 Wildcats took a step in that direction in a hard-fought 24-6 loss to No. 5 ranked Tulsa Washington on the Hornets' home field Friday night.
How much of a step depends on how the Wildcats do in their next three games. The Cats play Sapulpa this week in their final home game then travel to Sand Springs (which was shocked by Bartlesville 20-16 Friday) and winless Shawnee.
"We have to win our next three games," Po-Hi head coach Rick Sodowsky said of his team's bid to reach the playoffs. "And all three game are winable. But we have to cut the mistakes out."
Turnovers are what did the Wildcats in against the Hornets. The Cats had three interceptions and lost two fumbles. Washington turned three of those into touchdowns.
In perhaps their best defensive effort of the season against a quality foe, the Wildcats held Washington to 152 yards in total offense. Quarterback B.J. Tiger managed just three completions in 13 attempts for 30 yards and running back Darian Hall had 69 yards on 15 carries.
Linebacker Jay Bentley had an outstanding game, finishing with 20 tackles. Linebacker Stockton Graves and nose guard Ryan Chapman each had 15 tackles.
"Corey Burkett also played well at times," Sodowsky said.
On offense, the Poncans had 63 yards rushing and 95 passing. Tailback Billy Swygert had 57 yards on 17 attempts while quarterback Eric Michael was 6-of-12 passing.
The difference was the Wildcats fumbled two and lost both in addition to having three interceptions. Washington fumbled four times but did not lose any and did not have an interception.
"We played well enough to win on offense but we had far too many turnovers," Sodowsky said.
With the mistakes, Ponca City still trailed just 10-0 going into the fourth quarter after having a touchdown pass called back and a field goal try come up short.
But then the wheels came off. Washington's Aaron Lockett returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown with 4:24 left to play and linebacker Nick Neal picked up a Billy Swygert fumble and returned it 32 yards for a score with 2:30 left.
Ponca City finally got on the scoreboard for real with 12 seconds remaining as Michael lofted a 35-yard TD toss to Wesley Swygert.
Washington got the first break in the defensive struggle when Michael fumbled the snap from center and the Hornets recovered at the Ponca City 24. Three plays later Hall went off the right side that distance for the TD - and his longest run of the night.
The Hornets got a 34-yard field goal from Nick Blackman with 7:05 remaining in the half. That came after Washington's longest drive of the night, from the Ponca City 47 to the 16 in seven plays and with help from an interference call against the Cats.
The Poncans were the victim of another crucial - and controversial - penalty in the final minutes of the half.
With help from a short Washington punt, the Cats took over at the 44. On the second play, Michael teamed with Marlon Guess on what appeared to be a 44-yard touchdown pass.
But, it was nullified when an official ruled Guess had stepped out of bounds before the catch. However, there was no interference call for the bump that pushed him out of bounds.
Ponca City reached the 9-yard line in the final seconds of the half but passed up a field goal attempt after losing back to the 24. Michael's fourth down pass into the end zone was intercepted.
The Cats also missed on a 43-yard field goal try early in the second half when Zac Hardesty's boot fell short.
"This is not a bad football team," Sodowsky said of his Wildcats. "They just need a break to get over the hump. The kids practice hard and they have made steady improvement all season.
T. Washington 24, Ponca City 6
Ponca City 0 0 0 6 - 6
Washington 7 3 0 14 - 24
Scoring
Washington - Hall 24 run (Blackman kick)
Washington - Blackman 34 field goal
Washington - Lockett 35 interception return (Blackman kick)
Washington - Neal 32 fumble return
Ponca City - W. Swygert 35 pass from Michael (pass failed)
Statistics
Ponca Wash
First Downs 8 10
Rushes, yards 30-63 39-122
Passing yards 95 30
Comp-attempts 6-12-3 3-13-0
Punts 4-35 4-23
Fumbles-lost 3-3 4-0
Penalties-yards 2-30 4-44
Individual Statistics
Rushing - Ponca City: Swygert 17-57, RedLeaf 3-22, Graves 3-8, Throop 3-5, Michael 5- (-29). Washington: Hall 15-69, Pearson 11-16, Tiger 7-21.
Passing - Ponca City: Michael 6-12-3 95. Washington: Tiger 3-13-0 30
Receiving - Ponca City: W. Swygert 2-39, B. Swygert 1-26, Treadway 1-15, Brune 1-9, Graves 1-2. Washington: Lockett 1-21, Snow 1-5, Jackson 1-4.

Morrison Gets Back on Track

MORRISON - Senior tailback Bobby Berkenbile broke loose for 226 yards and six touchdowns as Morrison got back on the winning track, crushing Copan 52-28 in a District B-3 contest here Thursday night.
Berkenbile and the rest of the Morrison starters did their damage in the first half as coach Joe Sindelar started to empty his bench with the Wildcats (5-2, 1-1) in front 38-6 just before halftime.
Berkenbile scored on runs of 14, 90 and 7 yards before Copan came close to scoring. Even that TD came on an odd play when Morrison muffed a punt, the ball bounced into the hands of a Copan player who raced 56 yards to the end zone.
Berkenbile responded with TD jaunts of 2 and 60 yards before the intermission.
Morrison had 522 yards in total offense for the game, 273 rushing and 249 on 8-of-18 passing. Much of the passing yardage came in the second half as quarterback Phillip Cowley connected on scoring passes of 45 yards to Scott Blosch and 44 yards to Berkenbile.
Morrison 52, Copan 28
Morrison 14 22 6 8 - 50
Copan 0 6 16 6 - 28
Scoring
Morrison - Berkenbile 24 run (run failed)
Morrison - Berkenbile 90 run (Berkenbile run)
Morrison - Berkenbile 7 run (Berkenbile run)
Copan - Dominick 56 fumble return (run failed)
Morrison - Berkenbile 2 run (Berkenbile run)
Morrison - Berkenbile 60 run (run failed)
Copan - Batchelder 32 pass from Finney (Moreland run)
Morrison - Blosch 45 pass from Cowley (pass failed)
Copan - Dominick 72 run (Moreland run)
Morrison - Berkenbile 44 pass frm Cowley (Condit run)
Copan - Batcheider 11 pass from Moreland
Statistics
Morr. Copan
First Downs 13 8
Rushes, yards 32-273 37-127
Passing yards 249 114
Comp-attempts 8-10-0 3-17-1
Punts, Avg. 2-25 8`-29
Fumbles, lost 1-0 7-1
Penalties-yards 4-40 6-32

Woodland Improves to 7-0

BARNSDALL - Woodland is starting to put it all together and that could spell trouble for the rest of the Cougars' District A-5 opponents.
Barnsdall found out how much trouble when running back Matt Scott carried 23 times for 178 yards and four touchdowns while quarterback Tyler Barnard made a successful return to the lineup, completing 8-of-10 passes for 159 yards and three TDs as Woodland rolled, 48-18, here Thursday night.
The Cougars, now 7-0 and 5-0, had a shaky start when Barndall's Hayes returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown.
With that wake-up call ringing in their ears, the Cougars scored seven unanswered touchdowns before coach Bill Pascoe went to his bench in the fourth quarter.
Scott started Woodland on the way back with his first TD, a 4-yard jaunt to tie the score. Barnard then went to work, lofting a 4-yard scoring pass to Brandon Conner.
Scott had TD runs of 1 and 2 yards while J.W. Brumley, back at his regular receiver spot, snared a 20-yard touchdown pass from Barnard in a 21-point second quarter that carried the Cougars to a 34-6 halftime lead.
Before exiting to the bench in the third quarter, Scott scored on a 2-yard run and Conner hauled in a 17-yard TD pass.
Conner also had 116 yards on 13 rushes along with his two receptions for 57 yards.
Barnard was injured in a non-football related accident just before the third game of the season and this was his first time back as a starter.
While Pascoe said his signal caller is not at full strength, his performance Thursday, "was pretty good."
Woodland will host Newkirk for Homecoming next Friday.
Woodland 46, Barnsdall 18
Woodland 13 21 12 0 - 46
Barnsdall 6 0 0 12 - 18
Scoring
Barnsdall - Hayes 85 kickoff return (kick failed)
Woodland - Scott 4 run (kick failed)
Woodland - Conner 4 pass fron Barnard (Bennett kick)
Woodland - Scott 1 run (Conner run)
Woodland - Brumley 20 pass fron Barnard (kick failed)
Woodland - Scott 2 run (Bennett kick)
Woodland - Scott 2 run (kick blocked)
Woodland - Conner 17 pass from Barnard (kick failed)
Barnsdall - McCowley 1 run (run failed)
Barnsdall - McCowley 6 run (pass failed)
Statistics
Wood. Barn.
First Downs 26 13
Rushes, yards 49-338 42-181
Passing yards 159 18
Comp-attempts 8-10-0 3-17-1
Punts 0 1-29
Fumbles lost 2 1
Penalties-yards 7-65 6-59

Newkirk Rolls Early Like Braves

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
NEWKIRK - In about the same amount of time it took the Atlanta Braves to put a stranglehold on Game 7 of the NLCS Thursday night, the Newkirk Tigers all but wrapped up their key District A-5 high school football game against Drumright.
Newkirk jumped out quickly on the clearly outmanned Wildcats, taking the opening possession and marching 48 yards in nine plays and scoring on a 8-yard Darren Wood run.
By the end of the first half the Tigers led 28-0 and went on to record a 35-0 victory.
The Tigers are now 3-2 in District A-5 and 4-3 overall.
"The kids really came out ready to play," said Newkirk head coach David Caffey. "The first half, we were pretty much unstoppable offensively and the defense shut down the top back in the district (Billy Don Overstreet).
Following Newkirk's opening scoring drive, Drumright was stopped on four downs and gave up possession on its own 45. But Newkirk quarterback Barrett Shupe was picked off following back-to-back first down plays of 11 and 12 yards that put the ball down on the Drumright 22.
The Wildcats could gain just 4 yards out to the 19 following the interception and were forced to punt. The Tigers were hurt by a clipping penalty on the return, however, foiling good field position, and began their third possession from their own 29.
No problem. Two runs netted 10 yards and a first down and on second-and-four from the 45 Shupe hit Chad Dimmick for a 28-yard pass play.
Senior running back Andy Ring, who had a nice first half with 138 yards on 20 carries, went the rest of the way as he powered the final 27 yards in six successive plays. His scoring run came from a yard out and Shupe's second extra point kick made the score 14-0 as the first quarter expired.
Following the kickoff, Drumright fumbled on its first play and Ring recovered at the Drumright 29-yard line.
Ring then busted up inside on second-and-10 and scored from 29-yards out, putting the Tigers up 21-0 after Shupe's PAT.
A 49-yard run by Overstreet kick-started the Drumright offense but it then stalled on downs at the Newkirk 10-yard line.
Newkirk's Cody Pitts was thrown for a 5-yard loss on first down but the next six plays picked up 95 yards.
Ring carried for 3 yards, Wood broke off a 27-yarder and then Shupe hit freshman Sam Free for a 36-yard pass play to the Drumright 29.
Ring picked up another first down with an 11-yard burst and them Shupe and Free connected again, this time for 14 yards.
On first-and-goal from the 4, Shupe found Dimmick in the far corner of the end zone and Dimmick hauled in the reception for the touchdown and a 28-0 lead.
The only score in the second half came on Newkirk's opening drive as the Tigers marched 51 yards on nine plays. Ring, who finished with 213 yards rushing on 35 carries, got the TD on a 2-yard run.
The competition gets better in a hurry for the Tigers as they must now prepare for Woodland, the current A-5 co-leader, along with Tonkawa, with a 5-0 mark. The third-ranked Cougars are also 7-0 overall. That game will take place in Fairfax.
"I was a little worried about us looking ahead to the Woodland game but the kids were ready to play," said Caffey.
Newkirk 35, Drumright 0
Drumright 0 0 0 0 - 0
Newkirk 14 14 7 0 - 35
Scoring
Newkirk - Wood 8 run (Shupe kick)
Newkirk - Ring 1 run (Shupe kick)
Newkirk - Ring 29 run (Shupe kick)
Newkirk - Dimmick 4 pass from Shupe (Shupe kick)
Newkirk - Ring 2 run (Shupe kick)
Statistics
Drum. Newk.
First Downs 6 26
Rushes-yards 28-132 59-327
Passing yards 34 130
Comp-attempts 2-8-1 8-12-1
Punts 5-33.2 1-29
Fumbles-lost 2-1 0-0
Penalties-yards 2-30 4-35