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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, January 28, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALSchool Menus School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Scrambled eggs with sausage and a biscuit or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Hot dog on a bun or taco stick, tater tots, rosy pears, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger or mini corn dogs, potato chips, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or Taco Bell pizza burrito, cinnamon apples, mashed potatoes and gravy, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pocket (ham and cheese) or barbecue brisket on a bun, tater tots, peaches, green salad with ranch dressing, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Taco Bell cheese burrito or macaroni and cheese with roll, lettuce and tomato salad, mexi beans, chocolate chip cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — French toast styx with bacon or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Scrambled eggs with sausage and biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Egg omelet with hash browns and biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Available daily is Taco Bell burritos and Dominos. Monday — Taco stick, fruit, refried beans, mexican rice, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger, fresh fruit, french fries, mixed vegetables, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pocket (ham and cheese), fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Taco Bell cheese burrito, lettuce and tomato salad, mexi beans, cookie, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuit and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast burrito or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Donuts or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Taco Bell burritos and Dominos. Available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway. Monday — Chili cheese corn dog, tater tots, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheese filled pizza with marinara sauce, broccoli with cheese, Jello, lettuce salad, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Soft tacos, mexi beans, cheesy rice, fresh fruit, Jello, shredded lettuce, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Breaded chicken sandwich, french fries, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh broccoli with dressing, cookies, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Ponca City High School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy, cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Eggs with cheese and biscuit or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — French toast sticks with syrup and bacon or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Scrambled eggs with sausage and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Breakfast casserole or cereal, assorted juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Campus Mart Monday — Stuffed crust pizza, tossed salad with ranch dressing, corn, sour apple slime, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Breaded chicken sandwich, tater tots, sliced tomato and lettuce, strawberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken fried steak with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Frito chili pie, mexi beans, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Cheeseburger, french fries, beans, lettuce and tomato slice, cookies and cream pudding, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Ham patty, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Pancakes with sausage, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Lasagna, mixed veggies, pineapple rings, french bread and milk. Tuesday — Chicken and noodles, potatoes, green beans, hot roll, Jello with fruit and milk. Wednesday — Baked ham, potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, hot roll and milk. Thursday — Spaghetti with beef, french bread, blackeye peas, peaches and milk. Friday — Ravioli with grilled cheese, green beans, pineapple slices and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Beef stew, chicken kiev or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Savory swiss steak, pork stir fry or catch of the day with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Beef Diane, chicken cordon bleu or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon.Po-Hi CalendarJan. 29 Mini-Stepper Clinic at the Girl’s Gym, 4:30 p.m. Ninth grade varsity girls basketball at Blackwell High School, 6 p.m. Sophomore boys and girls basketball against Broken Arrow at RFH, 6 p.m. Jan. 30 NWOSU representative at the Conference Room, 9:30 a.m. Ninth grade boys basketball at Enid Longfellow, 4 p.m. Junior varsity, varsity basketball against Sapulpa, 4 p.m. Ninth grade girls basketball against Enid Longfellow at RFH, 6 p.m. Junior varsity, varsity wrestling at Tulsa Union, 6 p.m. Jan. 31 Mini-Stepper Clinic at RFH, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 1 Pep Rally at RFH, 9:10 a.m. Senior panoramic picture at RFH, 12:50 p.m. Ninth grade varsity girls basketball at Enid Emerson, 4 p.m. Mini-Stepper clinic continues. Ninth grade varsity boys basketball against Enid Emerson at East Middle School, 5 p.m. Swim/dive meet against Shawnee at the YMCA, 5 p.m. Varsity wrestling at Sapulpa, 6 p.m. Girl’s Chorus at Oklahoma City. Drama/debate meet at Claremore. Feb. 2 Junior varsity, varsity basketball against Stillwater at RFH, 4 p.m. Girl’s chorus at Oklahoma City. Drama/debate meet continues in Claremore. Ninth grade wrestling at Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. Feb. 3 Drama/debate meet. Ninth grade wrestling in Oklahoma City.First LutheranFirst Lutheran School Lunch Menu Monday — Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread and milk. Tuesday — Corn dog, tater tots, pickles, apple cobbler and milk. Wednesday — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, birthday cake and milk. Thursday — Ham, scalloped potatoes, fruit, hot roll and milk. Friday — Chicken spaghetti, salad, toasted bread, dessert and milk.Ponca City Oil, Gas ReportKay County’s East Autwin Field will see some developmental drilling when the No. 1 Kobler is spudded about two miles west-northwest of Ponca City. The shallow test will be seeking Elgin Formation pay. Brower Oil and Gas Inc. will be the operator. Section 26-township 26n-range le-se-se. —————— Flowing 67 barrels of oil with 81,000 CF casinghead gas daily, a new producer has come on line in Kay County’s northwest Garrett Field. Location 2.5 miles northwest of the Ponca City Airport, the well is designated as the No. 1 Overman. The operator, Crawley Petroleum Inc., took the hole to a 3,925-ft. bottom. Production is from a perforated interval 3,695 to 3,744 feet into the hole. Section 1-township 26n-range le-se-se. —————— Three Sands Inc. is preparing to conduct a shallow recompletion at the No. 2 Clavin in Noble County’s East Billings Field. Located 3.4 miles northeast of Billings, the well originally held a permit for 700-ft. maximum hole. It will be seeking added pay in the Herrington Formation. Three Sands Oil is the operator. Section 10-township 24n-range 2w-se-se. —————— Showing ability to produce 31 barrels of oil and 76,000 CF gas per day, The No. 6 TA has been brought on line in Noble County’s Billings Field. Chesapeake Operating Inc. is the operator. The well was taken to total depth of 3,100 feet and was perforated to produce from 2,890 to 2,925 feet into the wellbore. Section 16-township 23n-range 2w-se-sw. —————— Plug and abandon orders have been issued for an ill-fated wildcat venture 5.4 miles west-southwest of Three Sands. The well was known as the No. 1 Charlie, with Fagadau Energy Inc. as the operator. The well is probed to a 4,765-ft. bottom with no commercial shows indicated. Section 2-township 24n-range 2w-se-sw. —————— First production figures have been posted for a recompleted oil well in Noble County’s Billings Field. The two-year old well is known as the No. 1 Toomey. Originally drilled to a 4,255-ft. TD, the well was reperforated to produce from 2,078 to 2,090 feet into the wellbore. It pumped 10 barrels of oil with 6,000 CF gas per day on an open choke. Location is 4.5 miles southeast of Billings with Chesapeake Operating Inc. as the operator.Jeanette Huff Recognized As 2000 Civilian of the YearJeanette Huff was recently recognized as Ponca City Police Department’s Civilian of the Year for the year 2000. Huff was awarded the honor during Monday night’s city commission meeting. Attributes praised in Huff’s nomination letter include her good work habits, positive outlook and welcome smile for everyone she comes in contact with. According to the letter, these attributes make her a “pleasure to work with and a great team member.” “Jeanette has been with the Department since November of 1999,” said Ponca City Police Chief Raymond E. Ham. “Jeanette transferred to us from the City’s Administration Offices and we’re pleased to have her.” “She has been a terrific asset to our department,” agreed Sherry Bowers, department information officer. “Jeanette has not been nominated or selected as Civilian Employee of the Year for any single act, she has been chosen because of her consistency.” Bowers also notes that everyone at the police department agrees with Huff’s nomination. Huff’s immediate supervisor Vita Hix Fuss wrote these words in her formal nomination letter: “She does good work, she maintains a positive outlook and always has a smile for anyone she is in contact with. She’s a pleasure to work with and a great team member.” Huff joined the Ponca City Police Department’s Records Division on Nov. 1, 1999. Huff and her husband Robert, who is self-employed, together have seven children and 20 grandchildren.Update Reports Highlight BOC MeetingPonca City’s Board of Commissioners are scheduled for a regular work session on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. The board is expected to hear several updates during the meeting. The first update will be from the Public Works Department on the status of the Meadows pump station improvements and water line connection to Turner Street. A second update will be given by Jan Jarrett, Economic Development director, on the city’s economic development. The final update will be presented by Mark LaBossiere, city’s finance director, on the general fund’s financial status. The board will also discuss the pending application for fiscal year 2001 HOME Funding for the housing assistance program and hear a presentation on “generosity,” the character trait of the month, by Commissioner Chris Hand. Following the meeting, members will take a bus tour to review the Waverly Street project from South Avenue to Highland Avenue. The government of the city of Ponca City encourages participation in city activities by all interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability, you are asked to notify the City Clerk’s office, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 767-0304 prior to the meeting time so any necessary arrangements can be made.TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS Ok chapter 308 met Monday with Wanda Headrick calling the meeting to order. Joanna Gary led the members in a tribute to the late Delpha Clemens. Betty Flower led the KOPS Kreed, and Joanna Gary led the TOPS Pledge. Natalie McCoy called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Natalie McCoy was named Best Loser, and Mary Dexter won the Ha Ha pot. Peanut butter is the forbidden food for the week. Donna McCoy gave the program, “Diet Damage Control” from McCall’s magazine. She stressed four pounds, don’t set unrealistic goals, walk with a friend, plan your strategy, and savor your food. Plans and instructions for state recognition day were discussed. Fern Black gave a tip for the week, “The Ups and Downs of Eating.” TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. members are encourage to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 5:45-6:15 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448.‘Corporal Kuntz, POW’ Title For Historical Society EventTONKAWA — The Tonkawa Historical Society will hold its Feb. 1 meeting at the McCarter Museum at 7 p.m. with Nancy Hutchison and Meire Harris serving as hostesses. Frank J. Megow Sr. will present the program about “Corporal Kuntz, POW.” Megow, a native of Oklahoma,was born in Holdenville and graduated from Wewoka High School in 1958. He joined the U.S. Air Force in August 1958, and served in Vietnam in 1968-1969. He retired from the National Guard in February 2000 and from UPS automotive in October 1999. He has been married for 41 years, has three children and four grandchildren. Megow collects Red Ryder “B” western movies and serials and is especially proud to be part of the New Harvest Church Prison Ministry. Reports indicate that there are 62 German prisoners buried at Fort Reno, and there were eight Italians buried there until one was returned to Italy last spring. A group of 12 men meet regularly at the Fort to re-enact Tombstone Tales from the Fort Reno cemetery. Each man depicts the life of someone buried there — POWs, soldiers, Indian scouts, children, cowboys, etc. Megow is one of three men who take turns depicting a German POW; he chooses to do Corporal Kuntz, who was beaten to death by fellow prisoners at the Tonkawa Camp. He researches POWs in Oklahoma and will relate interesting stories about them following doing a short re-enactment.Ag Agent To Be Introduced MondayNEWKIRK — Kay County’s Board of Commissioners are scheduled for a regular session on Monday, 9 a.m., at the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk. Highlighting new business at the meeting, the board will be introduced to the new county agricultural agent. The board will also discuss and approve a resolution allowing funds received by Kay County as refunds for insurance premiums paid on behalf of county employees to be deposited and credited to the account to which refunds shall be disbursed. Secondly, the board will discuss and approve an agreement between Kay County and Green Realty for access to the Kay County Assessor’s computerized records for a term ending Jan. 15, 2002. A third item concerns a bridge inspection claim from Brawley Engineering for a period beginning June 8, 2000, and ending Jan. 19, 2001 in the amount of $10,824.10. The board is expected to discuss and approve this item. The board will also discuss and approve a wireless service agreement between the county and Cingular Wireless for cellular services.City CalendarItems 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). First Monday Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of the month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Every Tuesday Kiwanis, Noon-1 p.m., Apple Cart Restaurant. Every Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Every Friday in January Senior Pitch, 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. January 26-February 3 You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (musical), Ponca Playhouse production. Monday Bingo! 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Thursday Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Central Committee of Kay County Democrats, 7 p.m., Education Room of Kanza Wellness Center, one mile east of Newkirk on River Road. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., National Guard Armory, 1015 West South Avenue, public welcome, more information, 762-9053 or 762-7360. Friday Winter Jam 2001 Concert, starring Newsong, Audio Adrenaline, Bryan Duncan and other special guests including Oklahoma’s own Whisper Loud, 7 p.m., Mark Price Arena, Enid, presented by KLVV 88.7 FM, call 767-1400 for more information. Chikaskia Valley Square Dance, 7:30 p.m. Rounds, Squares 8 p.m., VFW Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect Avenue. Saturday American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to Rehab Program. Christian Motorcycles Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga Restaurant, I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa. February 5 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 6 Planning Commission Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 6, 7, 8 Grant Writing Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, call United Way for more information at 765-2476. February 7 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 8 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Annual Valentine Salad Luncheon sponsored by First Lutheran Women’s Guild, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, North Fourth and Liberty Avenue, adults $5, pre-school $1.50, tickets available from Guild member or church and school offices. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin. Non-Partisan Forum on Campaign Finance Reform, featuring Marilyn Hughes, executive director Oklahoma Ethics Commission and Vivian Tenney, vice-chair Oklahoma Citizens for Campaign Finance Reform, and others, 7 p.m., Holiday Inn, 2215 North Fourteenth Street, sponsored by Kay County Democratic Party, free and open to the public. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City. February 12 Conoco Retirees Association General Meeting, Mayor Tom Leonard to speak, 10 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center Auditorium. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority follow. February 13 Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1, Kay County, Annual Meeting, 8 p.m., Enterprise School Building, monthly board meeting to follow, all RWD No. 1 members invited to attend. February 14 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Garden Center, for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. YMCA/Community Pool Committee, 12:30 p.m., YMCA, 702 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. February 15 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. February 16 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 19 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room. February 20 Kaw Lake Association, noon, Hero’s, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, 901 Monument Road. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. February 21 Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room of Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. The Marine Corps Annual Reunion, 6 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City. February 22 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City. Rosario Andino, pianist, concert, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, free admission. February 26 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority follow. March 2 “An Evening With ... Legacy Five,” one of Southern Gospel’s Finest Quartets, 7 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, advanced tickets $10, tickets at the door $12, ticket location Master’s Touch, 115 North Fourth Street. March 10 Conoco Retirees Association Social “Spring Fling,” 1:30 p.m., Conoco Atrium Cafeteria. March 14 The Navy and Coast Guard Annual Reunion, 6 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue. March 14-15 Conoco Retires Association 55 Alive Driving Course, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. March 15 The Hughes Brothers from Branson, Mo., sponsored by the Ponca City Noon Lions, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, tickets call 580-765-5676. March 17 National Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, 7 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, Ponca City. March 21 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. March 24 Semi-Annual Western Memorabilia Show of the 101 Ranch Collectors Association, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, free public admission, donations accepted and appreciated.Winter, Spring Classes Announced at Art CenterNew winter and spring art classes have been announced for the Ponca City Art Association. Sign up for the following classes at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. These classes are all sculpting classes designed to introduce the student to different aspects of sculpting and are designed to be completed in the four-week session. Techniques will include the three basic construction techniques. Anna Adams will teach the progressive stages of clay, armatures and design. Adams, a Winnebago Native American artist, will be the instructor for all of the classes listed. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine art and continues to serve the community by offering her insight in the medium of clay The study of aesthetic flatware — Wednesdays starting Feb. 7 through 28. Starting in February, new classes will be forming for each month with a variety of projects. In February, the project will be buffalo wall hangings made of clay but looking like metal. Wheel thrown platters and glazing techniques will also be taught. Hot plate trivets made with creative designs using wax resist techniques and glazes. No experience is need, and all students 7 to 14 are welcome. Tuition, which includes supplies, is $35. Study the hinged and lidded containers — Thursdays, March 1 through 29. A class to teach how to use mixed medias to create an ancient effect. Study the Easter Egg — Wednesdays, April 4 through 25. Learn to use physics in constructing the egg shaped object. Study the horse — Wednesdays, May 2 through 23. Learn what a clay extruder is and using it as a tool to create sculpture.American Legion of Oklahoma Hosts Rehabilitation ConferenceAmerican Legion of Oklahoma held its Midwinter Rehabilitation Conference at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City Jan. 12, 13 and 14. The conference was designed for those in attendance to better understand the programs of the American Legion posts so that they can better serve the local veteran. Representatives from national headquarters and Washington, D.C., conducted the classes. Classes included the endowment fund, legislative bills in Congress, legal aid to veterans, American Legion Children’s Home, American Legion baseball, health issues associated with the Gulf War syndrome, state veterans hospitals, veterans benefits and the needs of the veterans, and membership. Those in attendance from national headquarters were Ray Smith, national commander, and Frank Stencil, aide. Attending from Washington, D.C., were Steve Smithson, VA and R and Gulf War task force, and Steve Robertson, veterans legislative issues. Oklahoma state officers who were guest speakers included Norman Lamb, secretary of veteran affairs in Oklahoma; Kevin Winkelmann, national commander of the Sons of American Legion; and past national commander of Sons of American Legion. Also in attendance were Debbie Hamilton, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, and Arlene Failes, NEC of the Ladies Auxiliary. Attending from Post 14 were Marvin E. Rider, commander; Ollie Heady, first vice commander; Charles McCollum, finance officer; Noble Mears, post service officer; Don Haden, ODVA service representative; and Chuck Gregg, past commander. Also attending was Ken Adams, director of the Children’s Home in Ponca City. From the Post 14 Auxiliary in attendance were Lisa McGee, president; Clara McCollum, membership committee; and Evelynn McCutcheon. At the conference, Smith International was named the state employer of the year, and Mike Daughtery was named outstanding individual for local veterans employment services. Both awards will be sent to national to be judged. A homecoming banquet, with a western theme, was held Saturday evening. The American Legion Post 14 urges any veteran with a need to get in touch with them. The post is located at 407 West South Avenue.Ten Killed in Crash Of Plane From OSUTwo Players, Six Staffers Voice of Cowboys Perish STILLWATER (AP) — Two Oklahoma State basketball players, an OSU basketball executive, five staffers and broadcasters associated with the program and a pilot and co-pilot were killed aboard a plane that crashed in Colorado Saturday night, officials said. The plane that crashed was 20 miles south of Denver after taking off from Jefferson County Airport, FAA spokesman John Clabes said. OSU players Nate Fleming and Dan Lawson, sports information employee Will Hancock, OSU director of basketball operations Pat Noyes, athletic trainer Brian Luinstra, student manager Jared Weiberg of Tonkawa, broadcast engineer Kendall Durfey, Oklahoma City broadcaster Bill Teegins, and the two pilots were aboard the plane, said OSU sports information director Steve Buzzard. The Beechcraft King Air 200 Catpass, which seats 11 passengers, crashed at about 5:35 p.m., said Jerry Snyder, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. “This is indeed a very sad day for Oklahoma State University,” OSU President James Halligan said. Fleming was a sophomore guard from Edmond and Lawson was a junior guard from Detroit. Teegins was 48 and a broadcaster for KWTV in Oklahoma City for the past 13 years. He was the play-by-play announcer for OSU basketball. Hancock was the media relations coordinator for OSU basketball. He had been with the program for five years and was a graduate of the University of Kansas. In Washington, the National Transportation Safety Board said a team headed by board member John Hammerschmidt would fly to Colorado on Sunday morning to initiate the agency’s investigation of the crash. The Oklahoma State team had a Big 12 conference matchup Saturday against the University of Colorado, losing 81-71 to end a five-game winning streak. The team had a 13-4 overall record, 4-2 in league play. At OSU, several players and girlfriends of teammates came in and out of the school’s basketball office with tears in their eyes, and some were sobbing hard. Tom Dirato, with the OSU Broadcast Group, said he and an assistant coach almost got on the plane that crashed, but were moved at the last minute to another plane. “There is a pecking order on who goes where. It’s not a random just get on a plane. “This is part of a family in the athletic department. If anything like this happens it affects many, many people. ”Elementary Overcrowding Ups Date for Student MoveBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Two years ago, members of the Ponca City Board of Education decided to move all sixth grade students to the West Middle School campus by the fall of 2002. With renovation and remodeling in the making at West Middle School this year and overcrowded classrooms at some of elementary sites, it’s time for some students to make the move. The only question is: Who goes and who stays? Superintendent Dr. Bill White said the original plan two years ago called for the move of all sixth graders. “Our plans called for adding 10 additional classrooms at West Middle School for this fall. Costs were more than anticipated so only five of those classrooms will be available,” he said. “All 10 rooms will be ready for the fall of 2002.” While studying the all important question of who will be going this fall, White said he found some overcrowded schools. According to White, Liberty has a large kindergarten class this year and may need to use the music room this fall if the sixth graders are not moved. White also noted that the new apartment complex near Lincoln Elementary is in the Liberty school district. “We’re not sure exactly how many students that will bring in,” he said. At Washington, White said the school has a large number of kindergarten students as well. “We will need three separate sections to accommodate the 49 first graders next year. Currently, the sixth graders are in the portable classrooms,” he said. White also commented that the first graders could possibly use those buildings. Among possibilities White has considered is the moving of Woodlands students. “We found a large enrollment with the fifth graders at Woodlands. We have a limit of 55 students and presently have 56. That school will not be able to handle it if that grade grows any more,” he said. The only schools not facing overcrowded rooms are Trout, Roosevelt and Union. “Each of those schools is comfortable, but not at the maximum like the other sites,” he said. The sixth graders from Garfield Academy and Lincoln Elementary already attend sixth grade at West Middle School. “I guess what it comes down to is we need space at Liberty and Washington and need to reduce the number of students in the fifth grade class at Woodlands,” White said. Of course, the board could also decide not to move the sixth graders until all of them can go. White said that would be their decision, but West would have five empty classrooms. When all is said and done by fall of 2002, approximately 400 sixth graders will be at West Middle School, along with the 400 seventh graders. During the last Board of Education Curriculum Committee meeting , White shared the findings of his studies. He suggested to the committee that some be moved this fall and the rest in 2002. During the meeting, discussion was held on which of the sites would best be served to move to the middle school for the coming school year. The options include moving Liberty, Washington, Roosevelt and Woodlands to the middle school for the 2001-2002 school year. The ultimate decision of who goes and who stays will be up to the board members. White said he should have a recommendation at the February board meeting.Labyrinth Proposed for Park A Reflection of Local CultureLabyrinths can be found in the paintings, weavings and pottery decorations of ancient cultures throughout the world. There are labyrinths depicted in Hopi Indian cave drawings, Tibetan sand paintings and on the floors of some of the world’s most celebrated cathedrals. Soon, there will be a labyrinth in Ponca City. Created entirely of inlaid red brick pavers, this 40-foot labyrinth will be located in Standing Bear Park. The red bricks of the labyrinth will tie in with the City’s brick streets, are symbolic of Oklahoma’s red earth and will be the same color as the red asphalt trail system in the park. The initiative for this project came from the Community Labyrinth Committee, with co-chairpersons Linda Brown and Janet Martin. Almost two years ago, this independent group contacted representatives of the Standing Bear Native American Foundation regarding a possible labyrinth installation in the park’s trail area. Last year, Standing Bear Park received the Millennium Legacy Trail designation for Oklahoma from the White House Millennium Council. With that designation came the opportunity to apply for funds from the National Endowment for the Arts for, “artistic enhancements” to the trail. It was decided that the labyrinth, intricately crafted by labyrinth artist Marty Kermeen, from Plano, Ill., would be the perfect enhancement to Standing Bear Park’s trail system. “It will be great to have the labyrinth in the park,” said T. L Walker, executive director, Standing Bear Park. “With the new trail system, the new tribal viewing courts and now the labyrinth, I think the park will be a weekend destination for both area residents and other visitors.” Now the Community Labyrinth Committee, with members representing the schools, the hospital, businesses, churches, city government and community arts organizations, is beginning its fundraising and education efforts. “We want this to be a truly community-centered project,” said Janet Martin. “We are scheduling workshops so people can come walk the labyrinth and we will have a painted labyrinth at the site of the permanent installation. To us, community involvement and support will be the number one measure of our success.” The fundraising itself will be an accurate measure of the community’s commitment to this project. The goal is to receive a minimum of $10 from each of 1,000 community members with additional funds coming from donations of $500 from each of 20 businesses. The labyrinth pattern will be the contemporary “Santa Rosa” which was designed by Lea Goode-Harris who lives in California. It is a stylized version of the labyrinth found on the floor of Charte Cathedral which was built in the 1200s. The main question from community members has not been “Why build a labyrinth?” but “When will it be finished?” If fundraising is accomplished quickly and everything goes as scheduled, the labyrinth will be completed by midsummer. However, the “why” question should be answered. Today, the labyrinth is experiencing a resurgence with more than 1,000 public installations throughout America. People are walking the labyrinth for pain and anger management, the promotion of health and healing, stress relief, a tool for personal insight and a vehicle for a walking meditation. To many, the labyrinth is a symbol for the “personal journey.” Because of this, labyrinths are popping up all over America. These individual works of art are in hospitals. They are painted on school playgrounds and city parking lots. They are found in city parks. And they’re being used by people of all ages, from all walks of life — a labyrinth can be a wonderful tool for building a stronger community. A labyrinth should not be confused with a maze that is usually three-dimensional and is used to trap or challenge the participant. A labyrinth is Kinkaid Seeks Seat on Board flat — either painted on a surface or set in stone — and has only one path so there are no tricks and no dead ends. Walking the labyrinth involves simply taking the winding path to the center and back out again. Information regarding upcoming labyrinth workshops will be available shortly. Any group or organization wishing to have presenter speak on the labyrinth should contact Gael Hancock, (580) 762-6244. Donations may be sent to the Community Labyrinth Committee, P.O. Box 111, Ponca City, OK 74602.Kinkaid Seeks Seat on BoardThe annual school elections are set for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001. The only local board race will be between David Kinkaid and Norris Frederick for Office 6, a four-year term, for the Ponca City Board of Education. David Kinkaid graduated from Ponca City High School in 1963 and received a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in 1968. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from OSU in 1970. He has been the owner of Kinkaid Veterinary Hospital since October of 1970. Kinkaid says he has a passion for serving on the school board. “I have a burning passion to serve on the board. This is the fourth time that I have filed for school board. I relate my professional success totally to my Po-Hi education. I feel that I would truly like to pay back the community by serving on the board,” he said. He continued, “Many people think that all I care about is athletics. That is far from the truth. As a professional person, I know how important education is. In this hi-tech fast-paced world, every child must be highly challenged and educated as well as they can be. I fell that high standards of education, a good curriculum, quality teachers with good pay and benefits, extra curricular activities, proper facilities and for sure alternative teaching all blend to make a good school system.” “I feel that I can make tough, hard decisions, and I would appreciate this opportunity and would be honored to serve all of you on the school board,” he said. During high school, Kinkaid was a class officer, a member of the National Honor Society, Youth Traffic Court, Boys State, Student Council and was a five-sport letterman. During college, he was president of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Who’s Who in American Universities and All University in five sports. Kinkaid also stays busy serving on many community organizations. He is a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, president and board member of the YMCA, board of directors on the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and Salvation Army, and serves on the Parks and Recreation Board and Animal Control Board. He is a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Ponca City Wrestling Hall of Fame, president of Junior Baseball, president and board member of the Ponca City Youth Soccer, president and co-founder of Ponca City Youth Wrestling, former Po-Hi varsity girls soccer coach, and past Lions Club member. Kinkaid is also on the board of directors of OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and a mentor at the local schools.New Utility Bill Format In the Mail This WeekIn an effort to clarify and simplify city utility bills for Ponca City’s utility customers, the city of Ponca City has exchanged the old postcard-type bill for a new 8.5 by 11 billing sheet. Officials say the new bill, which will be sent out on Monday and Tuesday, will provide, among other features, more detailed information and have the added convenience of a return envelope, features that couldn’t be included with the old bill due to its size. “I’m excited about the new bill,” said Sherri Tapp, Utility Billing Office manager, “We’ve been working on this for a long time.” According to Tapp, the new bills were intended to be more user friendly than before. An example of these “user friendly” features is the water and electric usage history, located at the bottom of the page. The history will allow customers to compare their bills to other months. A second added feature is the number of sewer units used each month. The old bill only allowed for the monthly water units used. Tapp also points out that in addition to features, the new bill also includes a comments section. These comments can include anything from spring cleanup dates to reminders of special events. On the back of each bill will be related numbers, such as the Solid Waste Department, Utility Billing Office and after hours emergency service numbers. According to Tapp, once payment is remitted it can be sent to the office using a new return envelope included with the bill. “It’s not a window envelope, so customers don’t have to worry about lining anything up,” she explained. Instead, customers will only have to insert the return portion of their bill along with payment. Tapp reminds customers that even though the bills have changed, the payment options haven’t. These payment options and locations are by mail, at local banks, the drive-through box on Sixth Street or at the billing office.Decisive MomentLela McCracken News Staff Photographer One of the benefits of my position is that I get to meet lots of people. Meeting those people is like opening a new box of crayons. I mean, can you think of anything more fun than a brand new box of crayons? I will admit, though, that I like to color outside the lines, so I was never really a big fan of coloring books. Henri Cartier-Bresson, one of my photography heroes, also liked to capture images of people. He coined the term “the decisive moment” in which he was able to grab a little slice of life at just the right instant through his viewfinder. Of course, “decisive moments” aren’t limited to photography. All those people who decided to support the Big Blue Band had a decisive moment. When Chavez withdrew from her cabinet post nomination, she had one. President Clinton, it seems, has had several of those moments. A decisive moment could have been captured in mid-December if someone had photographed me slipping on ice and fracturing my wrist. However, it’s well on its way to being healed and I’ll soon be back out there looking through my viewfinder. Just remember, I like to color outside the lines. Oh, and don’t tell my Mom, but sometimes I run with scissors.LetterBest for Students? Our school board and school superintendent are considering moving some sixth grade students to West. The students are from Washington and Liberty. The sixth grade students at Trout, Union and Woodland would remain at their present school. I am sure the administration can create a plausible-sounding reason for this but a question persists: Why are the students in the more affluent areas staying in their own schools while those in the less affluent areas have to move to another school? I this in the best interest of the students? Marcus Roggenbuck GrandparentJack Bowker Ford Recognizes Executive’s State ConnectionJ. Mays is vice president, Ford Motor Company Design, is a native of Pauls Valley, Okla. Mays grew up in Maysville, named after his family. His grandfather was the No. 1 designer in the U.S. During Jack Bowker Ford’s recent celebration of its 50th anniversary in Ponca City, Jack Bowker contacted Mays, since the designer has an Oklahoma background. Mays replied to Bowker with an autographed photo and a photo panel of Ford products which Bowker displayed during the many anniversary activities. Mays joined Ford and was elected to his present position October 1, 1997. Since joining Ford Motor Company, Mays has completed the development of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird, and led the development of several concept vehicles including the Lincoln Blackwood, (my) mercury, Mercury Mountaineer and 24-7. He has also played an instrumental role in the redesign of the Ford Motor Company auto show stand. Prior to joining Ford, Mays served as vice president of Design Development at SHR Perceptual Management of Scottsdale, Ariz., from 1995 to 1997. Following graduation in 1980 from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Mays began his career as an exterior decorator with Audi AG in Ingolstadt, Germany, where he was recognized for the design of the Audi 80. In 1983, Mays moved to BMW AG in Munich, Germany to work on exterior design proposals for the BMW 5 and 8 series. Mays returned to Audi in 1984 as a senior designer. He was manager of exterior design and was responsible for the developing aerodynamic research vehicles for Audi Rally/Trans programs. He also worked to develop full-scale model proposals for the Audi 100, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo and Audi Cabrio. In addition, Mays designed the Audi AVUS concept car. After spending the first part of his career in Germany, Mays came back to the U.S. in 1989 to work as the chief designer in Volkswagen of America’s Design Center in Simi Valley, Calif. He worked to establish a design center infrastructure including facilities and equipment needed for development of a full-scale exterior and interior models. He was also responsible for he design and branding of the Volkswagen Concept 1, the precursor to the new Beetle. In 1993, Mays returned to Audi AG in Germany as design director responsible for worldwide Audi design strategy, development and execution, before moving direction in his career by joining SHR. Mays was born Oct. 15, 1954, in Pauls Valley, Okla. Jack Bowker Jack Bowker grew up in Ponca City. After serving three years in the U.S. marine Corps, he attended Oklahoma State University, graduating from the OSU college of Business Administration in 1947, majoring in business. Bowker began his career in the car business in 1950 at Pawnee and was the youngest Ford dealer in the Southwest region. Patti Bowker was the bookkeeper from “day one” until suffering a stroke in 1996. In 1954, Bowker took over the Blackwell Ford Agency, remaining there until 1960, at which time he purchased the Ponca City Ford dealership. He is co-owner and chairman of Jack Bowker Ford Co. He is also owner of Ponca Plaza Shopping Center and is strongly involved in land development and several fast food franchises. In his years as a Ford dealer, he has received the “Outstanding Dealer Award” from Ford Motor Company and the firm has won the North American customer Excellence award for the past seven years. He is a past director of the Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association. The Bowkers have two children, Mrs. Sallilee Bryant of Edmond and Cory Bowker, who is president of Bowker Ford.DEATHSDolce Glorine Hoisington Walton Dolce Glorine Hoisington WaltonTONKAWA — Dolce Glorine Hoisington Walton of Tonkawa died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001, at Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa. She was 90. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at Riverview Cemetery in Tonkawa, with the Rev. David L. Biggers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Dolce Walton was born Sept. 28, 1910, in Billings, Okla., the daughter of Clyde E. and Lucinda LeForce Utterback. She married Cecil Edgar Hoisington and he preceded her in death in March of 1969. In January of 1984 she married Amos Raymond Walton. He preceded her in death in September of 1992. She enjoyed traveling all over the world and writing weekly articles for the Tonkawa News. She is survived by two nieces, Rosemary Park of Port Isabel, Texas and Glorine Ball of Lahaina, Hawaii; one step-daughter, Lois Johnson of Ponca City; and one stepson, Donald S. Walton of Tonkawa. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; one son, Kenneth H. Hoisington; one sister, Della Rose Loper; and one infant sister.Ocie Pearl PalmerOcie Pearl Palmer, resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 87. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at the Fredonia City Cemetery with the Rev. Charlotte Coates of the Fall River United Methodist Church officiating. Timmons Funeral Home in Fredonia is in charge of the arrangements. Ocie Palmer was born Oct. 26, 1913, in West Fork, Ark., the daughter of Walker and Maggie Edmonia (Hale) Woods. She was a graduate of Caney High School and a member of the First Christian Church in Caney. On April 26, 1947, she married Richard “Dick” N. Palmer in Independence, Kan. They resided in Fall River, Kan., from 1950-1960, then moved to Council Grove and Marion before settling in Ponca City in 1968 were she was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Beadles of Perry; one son, Jerry Palmer of Ponca City; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 12, 1996; three brothers, two sisters; and one daughter, Cathy Suzanne, in 1972.ObituariesGwendolyn R. ChamberlinGwendolyn R. Chamberlin, longtime Ponca City resident, died early Saturday morning, Jan. 27, 2001, at her home. She was 83. The funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. in the Grand Avenue Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Keirn officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under direction of Trout Funeral Home. Gwendolyn Reola Webb was born Dec. 3, 1917, in Leedey, Okla., the daughter of Jack Demarquis and Mary Olivia Susan Sarah (Smith) Webb. She graduated as valedictorian at Leedey High School in 1935 and worked her way through college (two years at Cameron Junior College in Lawton and two years at Southwestern College in Weatherford) and helped her younger sister, Catharine, through college as well. She obtained her teaching degree, majoring in English. In 1939, she accepted a position in a one-room country schoolhouse near Leedey, Okla. where she taught one year. While attending Southwestern College she met Myron L. Chamberlin who was attending college on a full wrestling scholarship. Following their marriage on July 28, 1939 in Hammon, Okla., the couple made their home in Ponca City. He preceded her in death in 1973. After her husband’s death, Gwen became “Grandma Babysitter” for many Ponca City children. She was a longtime member of the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, serving with the “Encouragers” and helping with the clothing room at the church on Hartford Avenue. Survivors include two sons, John Patrick Chamberlin and wife Sharon; James Anthony Chamberlin and wife Maureen; four daughters, Mrs. Bill (Glenda June) Phillips; Mrs. M.G. (Virginia Lee) Lessert; Mrs. Mickey (Nancy Ann) Stavinsky; and Mrs. David (Teresa Arlene) Lewis, all of Ponca City. Additional survivors include three brothers, Roy Webb and wife Shirley; and Chuck Webb and wife Maxine, both of Arkansas City, Kansas; and Wayne Webb of Merkel, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Ken (Mary Dee) Maynard of Washington, Okla. and Ann Biddy, Deer Park, Texas. There are 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Edward Chamberlin and one sister Catharine Josie Clark, both in 1992. Casket bearers will be Jack Chamberlin, John Myron Chamberlin, Dan E. Lessert, Joe M. Lessert, Jeff Bogue, Brad Gray, Doug Hanson and Les Sheets. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. The casket will not be opened following the service but friends may call at the funeral home until noon, Tuesday. The family will be at 704 Sugar Maple. paid obituaryWilliam HowellOn Jan. 25, 2001, William “Bill” Howell died at the Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton, Okla. He was living with his daughter and her husband, Billie Jean Horton and Frank M. Horton. The funeral service will be Monday at 3 p.m. in the First Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. David Bigger, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Round Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. William “Bill” Howell was born Oct. 7, 1904, at Watonga to James A. and Ethel Penny Howell. He later moved with his parents to a farm southwest of Ponca City in 1910 where he attended Union School, District No. 98. He married Grace Sober on Sept. 10, 1929. At that time he was employed by Continental Oil Company. Due to his wife’s ill health the couple later moved to Denver where he was employed by Gates Rubber Co. Following his wife’s death he returned to Ponca City and Continental Oil Company where he worked in the lube division. In addition to working for Conoco, Mr. Howell drove a school bus for Ponca City Schools. He retired in 1969. On Oct. 21, 1949, he married Ann Frankenfield. She preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 1997. In his spare time, Bill coached baseball, his favorite sport. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports on TV and being with his grandchildren. Bill was well known in the community as a very giving person who knew no strangers. He is survived by his daughter, Billie Jean Horton and her husband Frank, of Lawton; a grandson, Michael Horton and his wife Shana, Lawton; a granddaughter Rachel Shockey and her husband Tommy, Lake Dallas, Texas; great grandson, Wyatt Horton; two great granddaughters, Ryan Shockey and Lunden Horton; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his two wives, he was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Mary Nottingham, Myrle Tague, and Clara Howell, and a brother, Floyd Howell. Casket bearers will be Bill Walton, Gerald Butcher, Steve Schwanke, Bob Hodges, Orville Thornton, and Jim Whitfield. Honorary casket bearers will be Bert Sober, Rolla Sober, Gerald Sober, Lee Carpenter, and members of the Mountain Climbers Sunday School Class at the First Freewill Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the First Freewill Baptist Church, 1900 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City, OK 74604. The family will be at 1510 South Seventh. paid obituaryPending FuneralsRonard E. CarsonRonard E. Carson of Tonkawa, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, at the Ponca Nursing Home. He was 77. Arrangements are pending under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.Frances V. MahaffeyFrances V. Mahaffey of Tonkawa, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, at her granddaughter’s home. She was 94. Arrangements are pending under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.Funeral NoticesMondayJoe BurgertJoe Burgert — The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 29, 2001 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.NEWS BRIEFSSubject Held — An officer at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Hubbard Road reported a 43-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under suspension at 10:23 a.m. Friday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Sale! 20%, 50%, 70% savings. Kids/Her Review. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Elm Street and Grand Avenue reported a man was taken into custody at 12:45 p.m. Friday. Aleutian Island Reunion — Oklahoma Aleutian Island military veterans reunion will be march 25 and 26 in Shawnee. For information and registration, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Al King, P.O. Box 130327, Sunrise, Fl. 33313 no later than March 5. R&G Style Shoppe. Super Bowl Sale Sunday 1p.m. to 4:30p.m. All winter items regrouped and repriced. 50% off and more. New spring merchandise arriving daily. adv. Square Dance — Chikaskia Valley Square Dance will be Friday, Feb. 2 at VFW Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect. Caller will be Sonya Savell, Squares, 8 p.m., and Cuer will be George McElhoe, Rounds, 7:30 p.m. Lessons continue on Monday evenings inside the Ponca Plaza. Disturbance — An officer at East Middle School, 615 East Grand Avenue, noted taking several reports for assault with a deadly weapon at 1:34 p.m. Friday. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Hartford Avenue and Union Street reported a 26-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop on a city warrant for failure to pay at 2:30 p.m. Friday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident at a parking lot in the 2100 block of North Ash Street was reported to Ponca City police at 3:05 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A second hit-and-run accident was reported at that location at 3:40 p.m. and a second report was taken. Winter Blow out. New and used children’s and maternity. Spring is being put out. Bearly New. adv. Open Transfers — McCord School Board of Education is taking requests for open transfers for students living outside the McCord community for the 2001-2002 school year. Requests must be made by Feb. 1. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 1200 block of West Greenwood Avenue reported a 14-year-old boy was taken into custody on four counts of assault with a deadly weapon at 5:13 p.m. Friday. Subject Held — An officer in the 1300 block of South Sixth Street reported a 14-year-old boy was taken into custody on five counts of assault with a deadly weapon at 6:44 p.m. Friday. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Theft — A resident in the 500 block of North Palm Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 9:59 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Disturbance — A fight at the Latino Club, 601 West Highland Avenue, was reported to Ponca City police at 10:05 p.m. Friday. Four officers responded to the scene. A 28-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication and a 25-year-old man for public intoxication and a Kay County felony warrant. Pioneer Woman 8 1/2” bronze statue for sale. JB8355 stamp, original documentation, mint condition. $1,500. 765-7349. adv. Disturbance — A juvenile boy requested a Ponca City police officer respond to his residence in the 2100 block of North Union Street in reference to his father fighting with another male at 10:12 p.m. Friday. An officer responded to the scene and a man was taken into custody for public intoxication. ABWA Offers Valentine gifts for your sweetheart. Chocolate covered pecans. Funds go toward scholarship for local women. Call Johnnie 765-5608 or Bonnie 765-8429. adv. Disturbance — A caller reported a very intoxicated man at the Latino Club, 601 West Highland Avenue, to Ponca City police at 12:16 p.m. Friday. Two officers were assigned and a 40-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication, a city warrant for failure to pay and a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. Floorcraft pre-inventory reduction sale continues. Includes all in-stock carpet, vinyl. 5th and Hartford. adv. Prowler — A woman in the 700 block of North Sunset Street reported to Ponca City police at 12:52 a.m. Saturday a man was trying to break into her residence. Three officers responded to the scene and a 38-year-old man was taken into custody on a city warrant. Kids Review now accepting children’s spring/summer consignments. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Perry Street and Cherry Avenue reported a 24-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication and no insurance at 2:34 a.m. Saturday. Prowler — A resident reported a woman was trying to break into a residence in the 500 block of East Detroit Avenue to Ponca City police at 4:38 a.m. Saturday. Two officers responded to the scene. A 39-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication. LIFESTYLESBus Trip to OKC Festival Bus Trip to OKC FestivalMembers of the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs are planning a trip via bus to the first annual garden festival in Oklahoma City Friday, Feb. 2. The trip is open to the public, and reservations and tickets may be obtained by calling Linda Sparks, 762-2273. If no answer, please leave a message. The group will depart from the Cann Garden Center area at 8 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. Ticket and travel cost is $20. Lunch will be in Bricktown, and a tour of the Coles Garden is also planned.First Lutheran Women’s Guild Plans LuncheonThe First Lutheran Women’s Guild is sponsoring a Valentine Salad Luncheon. The annual event will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. The public is invited to attend. Hot chicken salad will be served along with a variety of vegetable, fruit and dessert salads. Tickets are available at the door or from guild members, the church or school offices, with a cost of $5 for each adult and $1.50 for pre-school age children. Funds from the event will be used for church kitchen repairs and equipment. The Women’s Guild is a service organization for the church providing assistance in altar care, funeral and fellowship meals, and in visiting the sick and homebound. The guild has provided assistance to local organizations such as the Golden Villa, Peachtree Landing, Helpline, Lifeline, and CASA. Also, Bethesda Lutheran Homes at Watertown, Wis., and Cypress, Texas, Lutheran Social Services, and First Lutheran School.Reception To Fete Several at SJRMCA reception will be held for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center president and CEO Bob Edwards and his family on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the hospital. The event is also an opportunity for the community to meet Connie Watson, RN, SJRMC’s new vice president for patient services. The reception is open to the public and will be held in SJRMC’s board room, which is accessible from the main lobby. Refreshments will be served.Singles Plan EventsActivity schedule for the Singles Network includes game night, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m., at Paul’s. Bring snacks to share. Pie and coffee is planned for Mary’s at 7 p.m. Jan. 31.Emilie Krista Beth Ebbesson Bride of Andrew T. AshtonEmilie Krista Beth Ebbesson, daughter of Dr. Berno and Janet Ebbesson of Ponca City, was united in marriage to Andrew Thomas Ashton, son of James Ashton of Clinton Corners, N.Y., and the late Joan Ashton. The Dec. 30, 2000, ceremony in First Lutheran Church in Ponca City was officiated by the Rev. Tom Ramsey. The double-ring, candlelight event was held in the late afternoon. The church was decorated with pine greenery, red roses, red gerber daisies, red hypericum, curly willow, Scotch broom, and bells of Ireland. Tall glass globed candles marked the pews. There was an arched candelabrum behind the altar and two tree candelabras on either side, each adorned with pine greenery and red roses. The Rosewood String Quartet, consisting of Jeff and Barbara Fox, Dan Larson, and Mindy Jones, presented a musical program. The bridal processional was “La Rejouissance” by Handel, and the recessional was the Wedding March from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Mendelssohn. Hannah Keffer, Madelyn and Jessica Whitfill, nieces of the bride, were flowergirls. They were dressed in long red velvet dresses, and each carried a silver basket filled with red rose petals. Christian Whitfill and Landen Keffer, nephews of the bride, distributed wedding programs. Lara Vannest, sister of the bride, was Matron of Honor. She wore a black velvet, long skirt and a black sheer blouse over a black silk camisole. She carried a smaller version of the bridal bouquet. Carole Keffer and Kindra Whitfill, sisters of the bride, and Gwen Ashton, sister of the bridegroom, were attendants. They were dressed similarly to the honor attendant and carried identical bouquets. The attendants also wore red or black gemstones on silver chains, gifts from the bride. James Ashton, father of the bridegroom, was the Best Man. Groomsmen were Stephen Ashton and Jaime Ashton, brothers of the bridegroom. Each wore a black tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, and a red rose boutonniere. Brendon and Jacob Keffer, nephews of the bride, seated the wedding guests. They were assisted by Stephen, Jaime, and James Ashton. The bride’s designer gown was a Calais lace sheath with hand-beaded sea beads and Austrian crystal. The fitted lace bodice and train were similarly embellished. The bias-cut lace gown was lined in silk crepe, and the slim shoulder straps were adorned with Austrian crystals. Her mantilla style beaded veil was adorned with crystals and lace. The bride carried a bouquet of Charlotte roses, pine greenery, and lavender sprigs, wrapped with silver ribbon. The wedding reception was held at the Marland Mansion Estate. The guest tables were draped in white cloths and centered with red satin. Clear glass containers filled with water, pine greens, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and floating rose and pomegranate candles decorated the tables. The bride’s cake was a three-tiered white cake on a silver embossed cake stand. It was decorated with fresh Charlotte roses, pine and lavender sprigs. The bridegroom’s chocolate cake was shaped like a guitar. Music was provided by The Civilized Tribe Dixieland Band. As the newlywed couple left the reception, they were showered with lavender flowers and rode in a 1936 Packard. Following a wedding trip to Grenada, they are residing in Delmar, N.Y. The bride is a geologist for Spectra Environmental Group in Latham, N.Y. and the bridegroom is a graduate student at the State University of New York in Albany. Out-of-town wedding guests included: Ruth Lange, grandmother of the bride, from Lafe, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. James Ashton, Clinton Corners, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ashton, Stanfordville, N.Y.; Jaime Ashton, Clinton Corners, N.Y.; Gwen Ashton, Dan Licardo, New York, N.Y.; Anne Burnett, Wauconda, Ill.; Carol Carlow, Green Island, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Haverly, Castleton, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sharp and Lydia, Oklahoma City; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hurst, Pond Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hart, Kerrie Smith, and Arthur Thomason of College Station, Texas. Also Dan Stokes, Madison, Wis.; Jessica Tashker, Raleigh-Durham, N. C.; Rebecca Anders, Rachel Roth, of San Francisco, Calif., Jaime Van Ee, and Becky Halpin of Ithaca, N.Y.; Dr. and Mrs. Charles Whitfill, Madelyn, Jessica, and Christian of Longview, Texas. Also Mr. and Mrs. Chad Vannest and Caleb of Edmond; Dr. Sven Ebbesson of Fairbanks, Alaska; Dr. and Mrs. Gaylin Lack of Charleston, Ill.; Joseph Lack of Carbondale, Ill.; Andrew Lack of Chandler, Ariz.; Daniel Lack, Charleston, Ill.; Mr, and Mrs. John Edward Roleson; Mr. and Mrs. John Roleson and Halle, Paragould, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lange Jr., Courtney, Eri of Paragould, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. James Shelton, Kara Shelton, and Shane McBride of Rector, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. Al Ryan, Heather Ryan, Alex Ryan, of Lafe, Ark.Wheatheart Menu Is AnnouncedFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Jan. 29: Spaghetti and meat sauce; buttered broccoli and cauliflower; cinnamon apples; garlic bread with margarine; chocolate chip cookie. Tuesday, Jan. 30: Oven fried chicken; mashed potatoes with cream gravy; buttered mixed vegetables; whole wheat roll with margarine; tinted pears. Wednesday, Jan. 31: Goldwater beans; double orange gelatin; crackers with margarine; applesauce cake. Thursday, Feb. 1: Barbecue beef; tomato juice; potato chips; baked beans; bun with margarine; ice cream and cookie. Friday, Feb. 2: Ham loaf; candied sweet potatoes; buttered peas; whole wheat roll with margarine; tropical fruit mix.Meals on Wheels Menu ListedMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday-Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a physician. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal, and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Substitutions may be made by SJRMC if necessary. Monday, Jan. 29: Shepherd’s pie; seasoned asparagus; cornbread or dinner roll; cottage garden salad; lemon pudding. Tuesday, Jan. 30: Baked Rosemary chicken; bread dressing; green beans; picked beets; sliced peaches. Wednesday, Jan. 31: Salisbury steak with brown gravy; potato casserole; country blend vegetables; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate cake. Thursday, Feb. 1: Herbed pork loin; mashed potatoes with gravy; candied carrots; pea salad; apple crisp. Friday, Feb. 2: Pepper steak; steamed rice; herbed green beans; macaroni salad; watermelon cubes.Charla Deann Sullivan Weds Richard E. Balfanz in TexasCharla Deann Sullivan of Paris, Texas, and Richard Edward Balfanz of Ponca City, were married in a double-ring ceremony at 2 p.m., Dec. 23, 2000, at First United Methodist Church in Paris, Texas. The Rev. Jerry Jones of Wichita Falls, Texas, officiated. Red poinsettias and Christmas greenery decorated the church as did a lighted tree adorned with beaded ornaments. Music included “In This Very Room,” “Amazed,” and the “Lord’s Prayer.” Arvin Starrett was organist, and Lisa Frazier was soloist. A poem entitled “For Life” was read by Amy Gladden of Garland, Texas, cousin of the bride, who also attended the guest book. Lauren Robbs of Clovis, N.M., cousin of the bridegroom, was the candlelighter. Flowergirl was Meridian Gladden of Garland, Texas, cousin of the bride, who wore a long black velvet dress and carried a red basket with red rose petals. Serving as ringbearer was Bryce Carter of Lexington. The bride is the daughter of Connie and Richard Stauter of Paris, Texas, and the late Charles D. Sullivan, and the granddaughter of Wanda Cheyne of Annona, Texas, and the late John Ray Cheyne, and the late Dicksie and Charles W. Sullivan. The bridegroom is the son of Jane and Dick Balfanz of Ponca City, and the grandson of Jo Marie Balfanz of Clovis, N.M., the late Ralph Balfanz, and the late Mildred and Roy Goodman. The bride wore a princess style gown of white bridal satin featuring a scalloped neckline with a lace and beaded bodice and full-length A-line skirt with a chapel-length train. The hemlines of the gown and train were edged with sequins and pearls. Her fingertip-length veil was sprinkled with pearls and secured by a sequin and pearl headband. She carried a bouquet of red amaryllis and red roses accented with greenery and a red satin bow. Following tradition, the bride wore something old, an engagement ring belonging to her grandmother Sullivan; something new, her gown and veil; something borrowed, pearl earrings and necklace from her mother; and something blue, her garter. Matron of Honor was Heather Carter White of Lexington, and bridesmaids were Leah Baker of Tyler, Texas; Jamie Washington of Longview, Texas, cousin of the bride, and Kari Nolan of Midland, Texas, sister of the bridegroom. Each wore a black two-piece ensemble featuring a floor-length satin skirt and a fitted velvet blouse. The attendants carried red roses accented with greenery. The Best Man was Dick Balfanz, father of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Clayton Stauter of Paris, Texas, brother of the bride; Chris Nolan of Midland, Texas, brother-In-law of the bridegroom; and Greg Balfanz of College Station, Texas, cousin of the bridegroom. Ushers were Ben Strider, Hank Strider, Daunte Hill and Zach Smith. A reception was held at the Paris Golf and Country Club. House party members included Kathy Cheyne, Tiffany Cheyne, Krisan Cortez, Marianne Carter, Jo Strider, Helen Balfanz, JoLynda Lusk, Bobbie Baker and Ann Butler. Brenda Smith, aunt of the bride, served as wedding coordinator. Following a wedding cruise to the Virgin Islands, the couple resides in Ponca City. The bride is a teacher at Lincoln Elementary School and the bridegroom is a December graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of science degree in trade and industrial education. Prenuptial events honoring the couple included a bridal shower at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ hosted by Mary Harms, Jan Young, Lynna Summers, Elizabeth Blumer and Marilyn Deming; a party at the home of Millie Huth, hosted by Ms. Huth and Grace Collins; and a party at Lincoln School hosted by fellow teachers. In Texas, Jackie Wood and Georgia Weddle hosted a party; and hosting an event at the First United Methodist Church in Paris were Bobbie Baker, Tammye Jones, Lynn Riley, Mabel Troutt, Janet Dodd, Ann Butler, Helen Short, Eddie Driver, and Eleanor Maddox.Xi Beta Tau Chapter MeetsJan Ellison, president, called the Jan. 22 meeting to order with six members of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in attendance. Members met at the Amarillo Grill for an evening of “food and fellowship.” After the Opening Ritual was recited, Sammie Coats recorded the minutes in the absence of secretary June Miller. Roll was called, and the Jan. 8 minutes read. Official communication from International indicated cookbook entry forms are due March 1. Cindy Wardlow gave the treasurer’s report, and a fundraiser for the Nelda Smith Van Fund in Fairfax was discussed. There was no City Council report as council was postponed and then canceled due to severe winter weather. A report given by Cindy Wardlow said that another local chapter had accepted Xi Beta Tau’s challenge and exceeded the donation to the Big Blue marching band. The Valentine Dance on Feb. 10 was also discussed. Tickets are $5 per person. Queen-elect JoAnne Ferguson, former queen Lois Coats, and emcee Sammie Coats will meet at the American Legion for queen’s rehearsal. The hobo party social has been postponed until February or March. Mrs. Ellison shared information regarding the Beta Sigma Phi Oklahoma State Convention, June 22,- 24, in Oklahoma City with “Holiday Fun 2001” as the theme. Sammie Coats will be in charge of the February pages for Jan Ellison’s scrapbook. JoAnne Ferguson furnished the mystery gift, which was won by Terri Buesing. The Traveling Basket went home with JoAnne Ferguson. The Feb. 12 meeting will be in the home of Terri Buesing and members will exchange small Valentine gifts. Patti Braden will furnish the cultural program and mystery gift. Gerald Buesing will treat members to homemade fajitas and Cindy Wardlow will furnish a cake. The cultural program by JoAnne Ferguson was about “God and e-mail.” A scenario was posed where armed bandits enter a church and rid the sanctuary of hypocrites and non-believers. She left members to think how e-mail can be used to spread God’s word.Osage Heights Baptist Church Setting for Couple’s WeddingOsage Heights Baptist Church was the setting for the Dec. 30, 2000, wedding of Buffy Jane Silks and Matthew Wayne Reaves. The Rev. Leon Grider solemnized the double-ring vows in a 6:30 p.m. candlelight ceremony. Poinsettias, Christmas greenery, white tulle and lights, gold and red bows decorated the church. Candlelighters were Meagan Reaves, sister of the bridegroom, and Dustin Baker, cousin of the bridegroom. Sherryl Grider sang “Doubly Good To you,” and, as the couple lit the unity candle, Travis Davis sang “I Cross My Heart.” Donna Lamm, pianist, played several selections, including the traditional processional and recessional. Jami Silks, sister-in-law of the bride, attended the guest book. Flowergirl was Emily Hoemann, and ringbearer was Blake Hoemann, niece and nephew of the bride. Parents of the couple are Jim and Kathy Silks of Lamont and Dennis and Diana Reaves of Ponca City. The bride is the granddaughter of Lorene Silks of Lamont, the late Ted and Pheobe Silks. The bridegroom is the grandson of Floyd and Ermal Wells of Fairfax, Edna Reaves of Ponca City, and the late Floyd Reaves. Casey Hoemann of Deer Creek served her sister as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Beth Stuever, Ashley Tefft, and Kyleen Kirby, all of Lamont, and Meagan Reaves, sister of the bridegroom. Each wore a sleeveless floor-length red satin gown with a brocade bodice and carried an arrangement of white candles tied with red and green ribbons. Their silver and pearl jewelry was a gift from the bride. Best Man was Casey Badley, and groomsmen were D.J. Nuzum and Patrick Tucker, both of Norman; Richard Costello and Dustin Baker, cousins of the bridegroom. Ushers were Dustin Silks of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Joey Silks of Lamont, brothers of the bride; and Jason Jester. All wore traditional black tuxedos and rose boutonnieres. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a white satin floor-length gown with scalloped lace accents embellished with pearls and sequins. The long-sleeved bodice featured a heart-shaped cutout in back and a large satin bow. The chapel-length train complemented a full skirt. Her layered illusion veiling was attached to a circlet of satin roses, and she carried a bouquet of white roses, baby’s breath and greenery tied with gold ribbon. Something borrowed was her gown from her sister; something old, a penny in her shoe; something new, pearl earrings; and something blue, her garter. The reception was held in the fellowship hall with Martha Long, Shirley Seals, Edna Ball, and Shelley Costello, aunts of the bridegroom; and Sheri Huffman assisting. The bride’s triple-tiered white cake was adorned with red roses and a lighted fountain. The bridegroom’s chocolate cake was iced in white. A Christmas decorating theme was followed. The couple resides in Ponca City. The bridegroom is employed with Mark jester Construction and is a student at Northern Oklahoma College. Among the guests at the wedding were Tayber Reaves; Kymme and Tammy Conover of Tulsa; Gary Lambert of Searcy, Ark.; Roger and Cathy Lambert and family of Enid; Gerald and Nancy Wells of Perry; Don and Shirley Seals of Bixby; Sheri and Brent Huffman of Jenks. The rehearsal dinner was hosted at Head Country Bar-B-Que restaurant by the bridegroom’s parents. A wedding shower was hosted by Virginia Grider, Sherryl Grider, Susan Jones, Linda Epperson and Jarita Jester at Osage Heights Baptist Church.Accolade for Sanitation WorkersWhat is round, oblong, or rectangular, made of metal or plastic, and welcomes anything or anybody with openness? These much misunderstood objects are lowly trash cans. Think how many times a day we toss stuff of every description in the trash without a second’s thought to the container or it’s feelings. Recently, my plastic container earned accolades for saving me from broken bones. Seems I was in the attic putting up Christmas decorations and as I backed down the ceiling pulldown stairs my footing slipped |