From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, January
5, 1996
LOCAL
WET but Not Wild
One More Record Set Before Cold
Brush Fire Dangers
Nearly News
Electric Utility Competition Preparation Made by City
Business Tax Forms Sent In Kay County
Letters Say:
Fire Station No. 1 On City's Agenda
Osage County Treasurer Plans Local Collection
Annual Shidler Chamber Event Features Jubilee
Training for Helpline Volunteers Planned
Comp Talk Tops County Agenda
District Court
School Menu
O-State Spring Enrollment Continues Through Jan. 11
School Calendar
PUD, Alley Closing To Be Considered
City Calendar
Oil and Gas Report
DEATHS
Clara Pagel
Zelma Christeena Grapes
Funerals
Paul I. Holcom
Delbert Arthur Maltby
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Aqua Jog Classes Begin New Year Offering Aerobic Toning Workouts
Jazzercise Classes Scheduled
Co-Educational Exercise Classes
Presbyterian Women Begin Gospel Study
Little News
Conestoga Campers Plan Jan. 6 Meeting
Jin Shin Jyutsu Topic For Fibromyalgia Club
Dr. Downey Will Give Club Talk
Internet Sources Program Subject For Genealogists
Chrysanthemum Club Will Meet
County Mounties Discussing Plans
Pair Observes Anniversary
AARP Members Plan Luncheon Meeting Tuesday
Party Honors Couple Today
Singles Network Planning Events
Wheatheart Nutrition
Dondee Lynn Herrington Weds James N. Epperson
90th Birthday Celebrated In Shidler
Pair Plans Summer Vows
Ponca City Happenings
SPORTS
Chapman Named To All-State
Ninth Grade Champions
CONCENTRATING ON ETCHING her modern-day petroglyph in a sandstone block is Lynn Dollarhide of Tonkawa, a participant in Friday's Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) course. Project WET, designed for teachers and youth leaders, combines elements of civil engineering and environmental issues with ideas to prepare learning activities for elementary through high-school students. It illustrates how one homeowner's simple daily routine can affect his neighbors, and how yesterday's solutions to problems may have become today's problems. At right, project coordinator Gary Cook (right) describes how contaminants can spread in ground water. The one-day course was a joint venture of the OSU Extension Office and the Kay County Conservation District, held at the Conoco Clubhouse in Ponca City. (News Photos by Mark Galvin)
From Staff and AP Reports
Ponca City took one more hit at the record book Friday before winter weather worked its way back into the state Saturday.
Ponca City hit record territory for the second straight day Friday, topping out at 78 degrees. The old record was 70 degrees set in 1939. Friday's record followed Thursday's 79 degrees, which topped the 1964 mark of 72 degrees.
Saturday's cold front brought a taste of slightly more seasonal weather to Oklahoma following two days of record-setting warmth.
High temperatures were mostly in the low to mid-60s across the state, with Guymon the coolest spot at 58. Ponca City peaked out at 65 degrees Saturday, just missing the record of 68 set in 1956.
On Friday, the temperature reached 75 in Tulsa and 78 in Oklahoma City, both record highs. The state's two largest cities also set record highs on Thursday.
The National Weather Service said a Canadian cold front was expected to sweep through the state late Saturday and Sunday, resulting in much cooler temperatures.
Skies will be mostly sunny today with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Clouds are expected to move into the state tonight and Monday. By Monday there will be a chance of light snow in western sections.
A RED flag fire alert remains in effect for most of Oklahoma due to gusty winds and warmer temperatures. Though snow is possible, moisture in the grassy fields will rapidly dry up until the windy, dry conditions subside. A match ignited this blaze in an open field near a White Eagle housing area, five miles south of Ponca City on U.S. 177. Five Ponca City firefighters extinguished the fire Friday afternoon. An estimated $750 in damage occurred. (News Photo by Laura Treadway)
A historic ground breaking is slated for Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., when the official ceremony will be held at the Pioneer Woman Museum grounds. This event will signal the start of a major expansion project for the museum. Most of the funds for the expansion were raised locally. The public is invited to be a part of this event. The museum, which is already an international attraction, is expected to draw even more visitors when the expansion is completed.
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Jerold Graham of Miami, Okla., is heading the effort to remodel the classic Coleman Theater, following the example of the Poncan Theatre. A MidWeek article last week told about the community's effort to restore the building. Graham is the brother of Voyle Graham, long-time science instructor at Ponca City High School. The Miami group is to be in Ponca City today to look over the Poncan and get tips for remodeling the front of their building.
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Anticipating changes in the electric industry, Ponca City officials have already begun positioning the city's utility for future competition.
The outcome of the restructuring debate going on in Washington today and in the Oklahoma State legislature affects local governance, local revenues, local and regional economies and the environment. Predicting these changes, the city administrators began to work with the Energy Services Committee of the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, several years ago, according to Assistant City Manager Tom Short. The committee developed the Competitive Utility Program for its member cities.
Ponca City recently received designation as a competitive utility, which better establishes the city for the future and saves money now, said Short. Based on the utility's ability to perform, PCUA qualifies for $100,000 annually in financial incentives from OMPA, its power provider.
In June of 1996, city officials decided to gather information to determine where the utility is placed for competition and understand what is happening in the industry.
As a result, the city retained R.W. Beck, Inc. as a utility consultant in the strategic planning. A possible 5-year capital improvement plan based on aging facilities and customer output, along with preliminary estimates of cost will be considered. The city must make investments which generate the most revenue, according to Short.
Short said the city expects a final report from Beck to be submitted in mid-January. The report will indicate what improvements need to be made related to customer service and infrastructure. Beck will also provide data indicating how Ponca City's utility compares to other municipalities in Iowa, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arkansas, Kansas and Texas. Additionally, information will be provided on national and regional investor-owned utilities.
Tentatively, officials plan to take a proposal to the city commission in February.
Furthermore, publicly owned distribution systems are not decreasing in value but are holding steady or increasing, according to American Public Power Association Deputy executive director Dave Penn. "A public power system is local and should have an edge in knowing its customers and working with them to provide specialized services," said the official. "An electric distribution system has never been more valuable."
Not only does owning a municipal electric utility allow the community to make its own choice to pass power supply savings back to its customers, by lowering rates or financing community improvements, but the savings don't leave the community. A public electric distribution system may lose some retail customers, but those customers must continue to pay reasonable charges for delivery, regardless of where they purchase electricity.
Public electric distribution utilities also have intrinsic economic values in the new competitive world: control, options or choices, the yield of future revenues and benefits as well as lower prices. By its local nature and ability to focus solely on the customers who are the purpose and the owners of the utility, a public utility can provide an edge in the new world of retail competition.
"We want everyone (residents of Ponca City) to remember they are stockholders in an electricity system that is a hot item right now. Other companies want to control the power lines and poles because of its many uses other than electricity," said City Manager Gary Martin.
"Having the electric utility has allowed the city to do some economic development work to help companies relocate to Ponca City," Short said.
Currently, the Utility Authority provides almost $4 million to the City for fire and police protection and streets as well as street lights and intersection signalization, according to Short. (The sum of $3.1 million is directly transferred and approximately $690,000 is earned in service charges.)
"We believe that local control and local ownership is the best way. When you own and operate plus set your rates locally, it is much better than having a commission in Oklahoma City or Washington, D.C. make the decisions," said Drake N. Rice, director of members services for OMPA.
NEWKIRK - County businesses received forms last week for 1997 tax filing, Kay County Assessor Tresa Engle said Friday.
Engle's business personal property tax department sent forms so business and industry can report the amount of equipment and inventory for personal property tax, she said. The filing period is from Jan. 1 to March 15.
Freeport forms and information about state exemption for manufacturing also are available by request.
Engle said firms which have gone out of business "definitely need to notify the office so they don't get extended to the tax roll erroneously. If we don't know, we arbitrarily assess the business, with a penalty."
For accurate assessments, businesses are required to report any changes in the business name or owner. Notifying the assessor's office simplifies the process, she said.
Business owners who did not receive a form or who want to report changes can call 405-362-2565.
Editor, The News:
I ran my Letter to the Editor in our local newspaper and every response that I received was in total agreement.
I had co-workers tell me that they wish they had written this letter, but did not have the nerve to sign it. I am just learning myself (after four years) of dealing with the DHS how much people are actually afraid of their own government. When I had my problems with the DHS, I was never more intimidated by anyone or anything; however, I have always respected the system we live by. I went through the system and it was a total disaster; nearly a fatal tragedy for my oldest daughter. I have never been more upset or frustrated. I almost had a nervous breakdown. I just could not bring myself to believe what was happening to my kids and myself. I had no one to turn to. I was told by employees of the DHS I could not retaliate and I had better not even try. If I knew what was good for me. They informed me of this when I told them I was going to get an attorney. The DHS never even paid the medical expense when my youngest daughter became very ill while in DHS custody. I still get a bill from the doctor occasionally.
Nearly all common people (blue collar) just want to be left alone and go about their normal routines (which includes work, family activities, and recreation). Most people during their life span pay their creditors and have to refinance their homes and cars to get the job done of raising their kids. What I am trying to say is that respect and responsibility are taught in the home and most all kids see what sacrifices their parents have to make for them. Kids are not stupid - they may not seem to understand but they know and appreciate what is going on. This is referred to as experience in the field. Our kids learn respect, no matter how much or how little, from their parents. Respect is taught only in the home and in very few churches.
In actual child abuse cases the DHS does not do its job and they never have. The DHS need never again take another child or teenager out of the home unless filth (hygiene) is a factor or actual child abuse (which needs to be redefined) is present. The fact that another individual has anonymously turned someone in for child abuse without confronting these people about it is un-American and is inconceivable to do to another person. Peoples' lives are being torn apart and a lifetime of teaching is being thrown away, because this government agency allows this to happen. They condone it.
Caseworkers are going into the public schools and telling kids to turn in their parents for child abuse. Do we really want this agency to keep functioning or even exist?
Ron Smith
Editor, The News:
I'm a concerned citizen about the Quick Trip/Car Washes on Fourteenth between Queens and Shirley. The City Planner and Manager have approved these plans to direct traffic coming from this property to Queens and Shirley. This is just an example of what city officials think of the property owners. This did not go to the Planning Commission. With this all of our children/grandchildren are going to be in greater danger due to the increased traffic flow.
Another concern is the added noise because of the automatic car washes that will run 24 hours a day. Anywhere in Ponca City there is not an automatic car wash adjoining residential property. I would like to see these car washes limited to normal hours or limited hours. Another intention is to place vacuums along the fence to make more noise.
This company is an out of town company that came in and the city officials have bowed down to them.
On Dec. 9th the Commissioners referred the closing of the alley on Queens to the Planning Commission for review. The City Manager was in favor of whatever they wanted to do on this property. Commissioners said it should go through the Planning Commission.
We, the people of Ponca City, must stand up for our rights. We can do so on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Ponca City Municipal Courtroom at the Planning Commission meeting. I need your help to save our rights as property owners. The next one could affect you. Fight now!
Doyle Sinclair
Editor, The News:
I would like to know what the people of Ponca City can do when a large department store will not assemble different things on customers' request - as advertised.
How do the stores of Ponca City expect people to shop here and do their business here when they can't get satisfaction? They do nothing to help their customers; they just want to take their money!
At the same department store you are left standing in line for long periods of time due to the shortage of checkout personnel.
As shifts change orders are not passed on; in other words the left hand doesn't know that the right hand is doing.
Could you help Ponca City customers get satisfaction from local stores?
Somewhere along the line the stores forgot they are dealing with real human beings,
Vickie Main
A report on Ponca City Fire Station No. 1 will be received by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners at a work session Monday, at the city manager's office, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 8 a.m.
In addition, the board will continue a discussion on a request from the Garrison Commercial Realty Elderly Housing Project. The group wants the commissioners to pass a resolution for low income type housing.
According to Assistant City Manager Tom Short, the item has been on-going. If a resolution is passed, the group can qualify for federal funding.
PAWHUSKA - Osage County Treasurer Joyce Hathcoat will be at various banks across the county beginning this week for taxpayers who want to pay in person.
Hathcoat said all personal and real-estate taxes are due and can be paid by mail. The address is Osage County Treasurer, P.O. Box 1569, Pawhuska, OK 74056. Taxpayers should enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return receipt, she said.
If taxes are more than $10, they may be made in two payments. The first payment is due by Jan. 31 and the second payment is due by March 31. Taxes for less than $10 must be paid in full by Jan. 31.
If at least half of individual taxes due are not paid by Jan. 31, the full amount becomes delinquent and must be paid in full, plus penalty of 1-1/2 percent per month.
Hathcoat will be at the following banks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the dates listed. Taxpayers who want to pay at the following banks must have their 1996 tax statements with them.
Boatman's Shidler Branch on Tuesday; Barnsdall State Bank on Thursday; First State Bank, Fairfax, on Friday.
The next week she will be at First National Bank, Hominy, on Jan. 13; Pioneer Bank of The Osage, Ponca City, on Jan. 14, and Exchange Bank, Skiatook, on Jan. 16.
SHIDLER - Entertainment for the Shidler Area Chamber of Commerce banquet will be provided by Bill Brown's Oklahoma Jubilee.
The event is slated for 7 p.m., Jan. 11 at the Oklahoma Jubilee, on South Cosden. In the past the event has been staged at the school.
Entertainment will include 10-year-old Haley Walter, an upcoming singer from Coffeyville, Kan.
Representatives from the Wild West Tourism Department will also be special guests. They will show a short film on some of the bus tours they made during the tourism season.
An award will be given to the Citizen of the Year for the Shidler Area plus several other annual awards.
Tickets are now on sale for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets may be purchase from any Chamber member, Barbara
Vann at Boatmen's Bank in Shidler, Marlene Fields at Shidler Variety, Barb Rash at Shidler TV Appliance, Bill Brown at Oklahoma Jubilee or Shidler Telephone Company. The public is invited to attend the event.
For tickets contact Marlene Fields, (918) 793-7501 or John White, (918) 793-2212.
A nine-weeks Helpline training class will begin Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. for all area residents who are interested in becoming a Helpline volunteer or want to improve listening skills. "We encourage most participants taking the class to become Helpline volunteers, but there is no obligation to volunteer," said Pat Hand, director.
The first classes will be held Jan. 13, 20, and Feb. 3 and be taught by Beverly Roedel and Rod Hand. The subjects covered in the first three sessions will include an introduction to Helpline, and training in Reflective Listening.
On Jan. 27, Dr. Bill Hamilton will teach about "Depression" and on Feb. 10, Claudia Todd-Sonnichson and Bryon Tribble will talk about "Children and Youth." On Feb. 17, Dr. Bruce Lutz will discuss "Family Problems," and on Feb. 24, Steve Huston will teach a class on "Grief." Dr. Dan Smith will teach a class on "Crisis Intervention," on March 3, and on March 10 a class in "Reflective Listening" completes the course.
Participants who plan to work as a Helpline volunteer are also required to observe in the Helpline office for an additional six hours after completing the classes. Hand commented that volunteers are never left alone in the Helpline office until they feel comfortable about being able to use the resources available.
"When the phone rings, a volunteer on duty never knows who will be on the other end of the line," she said. "They do know, however - and not without some sense of apprehension - that they will be called upon to provide help, whether in the form of information, support, or a desperately needed helping hand." The volunteer may be alone in the office, but is never without the backup needed to provide information or assistance on a wide variety of subjects, she continued.
For more routine calls, volunteers access information from the computer database, which contains name, address, phone number and contact person for almost all local organizations, clubs, support groups, as well as many state and national organizations. In addition, there is a backup system of card files, duplicating the information on the computer. Volunteers also scan The Ponca City News each day for articles on local events.
A street map is available to assist callers in need of direction. Phone numbers as well as information on area codes and zip codes give the volunteer additional aid. A special TTD machine allows communication with the deaf.
Almost any volunteer can help with the routine questions for information which come through the Helpline office daily, but it takes very special knowledge gained through the nine-weeks special training course to help callers with drug problems, alcohol abuse, child abuse, loneliness, domestic violence and suicide.
Helpline is always looking for volunteers to fill the 56 shifts each week. But, because of transfers to other cities and job changes Helpline is now in more serious need of several more trained volunteers to help with this vital community service.
For more information, interested residents may contact the Helpline office at 765-5551. Helpline is a United Way agency, serving the entire community.
NEWKIRK - The Kay County Board of County Commissioners will discuss workers' compensation and consider an application to lay a gas line, when the board holds its regular weekly meeting at 9 a.m. Monday at the county courthouse.
The commissioners will also consider any unfinished business, which the agenda lists as issues such as juvenile detention, contamination of the Blackwell Health Department facility, and renovation to the fourth floor of the courthouse.
District Court
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Leonard Henry Briegge, legal age, and Luella Eddings, legal age, both
of Perry.James Allen Wakefield, 46, and Iva Marie Meadows, 31, both of Ponca
City.Kenneth Ray Paige, legal age, and Opal Marie Reynolds, legal age, both
of Blackwell.Lonnie Lee Strong, 28, and Alica Joy Wooten, 41, both of Ponca
City.
Roney Jay Nellsch, 38, and Janice Sue Pugh, 42, both of Braman.
Kenneth Blair Stoner, 49, and Cyd Janice Boykin, 42, both of Ponca City.
Timothy Brian Hasselbring, 22, and Diane Renay Horinek, 18, both of Newkirk.
Lance Wade Nunnallee, 27, Burbank, and Carrie Jean Long, 19, Ponca City.
Ponca City
Divorces Filed
Joyce Ann Bentham vs. Fred LeRoy Bentham.
Craig Lee Dorris vs. Gloria Susan Dorris.
Albert Ray Followwill vs. Patricia Lynn Followwill.
Lori Ann Dorsey vs. Charles Andrew Dorsey.
Margaret Waite vs. Richard L. Waite.
Denise Renee' Bowman vs. Stanley Dean Bowman.
Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Pancakes with syrup, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit,
milk.
Wednesday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Breakfast combo bars, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit,
milk.
Friday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Cheese stix, steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green
beans, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Amigo burger, Texas steak sandwich, potato wedge, assorted cold
sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - French bread pizza, chicken dippers, veggie dippers, assorted
cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Baked chicken, pretzel with cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy,
corn, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Hot pockets, Indian taco, refried beans, assorted cold sandwiches,
salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Breakfast
Monday - Egg and cheese biscuit, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and
milk.
Tuesday - Waffles, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday- Cinnamon raisin biscuits, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice
and milk.
Thursday - Ham and cheese roll ups, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and
milk.
Friday - Cinnamon rolls, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Lunch
Monday- Cheese stix, steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green
beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos
or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Amigo burger, Texas steak sandwich, potato wedge, chef salads
or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted
fruit, milk.
Wednesday - French bread pizza, chicken dippers, veggie dippers, chef salads
or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted
fruit, milk.
Thursday -Baked chicken, pretzel with cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy,
corn, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos
or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday - Hot pockets, Indian tacos, refried beans, 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 - Breaded chicken sandwich, french fries, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Indian taco, Mexi beans, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Fish sticks, corn bread, noodles alfredo, cole slaw, corn on
the cob, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Chicken ringers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh
fruit.
Friday - Queso and chips, mexi rice, green beans, fresh fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Chicken caccitori, corn, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Rotisserie chicken, corn on the cob, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - Ravioli, green beans, hot rolls, fresh fruit.
McCord Breakfast
Monday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Pancakes and sausage, apple juice and milk.
Wednesday - Cinnamon toast, orange juice and milk.
Thursday - Biscuits and gravy, juice and milk.
Friday - Scrambled eggs, apple juice, toast and milk.
McCord Lunch
Monday - Chicken strips, potatoes and gravy, green beans, sliced peaches,
hot roll and milk.
Tuesday - Hot dogs, cheese sticks, french fries, carrots, cookie and milk.
Wednesday - Spaghetti, broccoli, applesauce, french bread and milk.
Thursday - Barbecue sandwich, french fries, mixed fruit, cookie and milk.
Friday - Soft tacos, refried beans, corn, Jello with fruit and milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
Tuesday - Pot roast, chefs grilled chicken, pasta prima vera, assorted
vegetables, breads and desserts.
Wednesday - Beef Diane, parmesan chicken, pork chops and dressing, assorted
vegetables, breads and desserts.
Thursday - Beef stew, chicken stir fry, seafood enchilada, assorted vegetables,
breads and desserts.
The cafeteria at Pioneer Technology Center is open Tuesday through Thursday
from 11:15-12:00. The cafeteria is also open to the public.
STILLWATER - Spring enrollment at Oklahoma State University for new and returning students will continue through Jan. 11.
OSU offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and special hours on Saturday. Spring class will begin Jan. 13. The final date late enrollment will be accepted is Jan. 17.
Offices that will remain open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. include Admissions, Bursar, Graduate College, Parking Permits, Registrar, all in Whitehurst Hall; Bookstore, Sectioning, OSU Career Service-Placement, and University Scholarships, all in the Student Union; Honors Office, library; Financial Aid, Hanner Hall; and Telephone Services, 304 PIO. The Student Union Bookstore will be open hours on both Jan. 11 and 12.
Academic advisers will be available to meet with students in each of the colleges, and residential life will be open in Iba Hall on Jan. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New students, or those not enrolled during last fall, should report to the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Whitehurst to get an enrollment permit. New graduate students should report to the Graduate College in 202 Whitehurst.
Returning students have the option to self-enroll by using a touch-tone phone, their student ID and PIN numbers, and by calling 744-9999.
For more information about enrolling at OSU, call the toll-free number at 1-800-233-5019.
Po-Hi
Monday, Jan. 6 - "Ordinary People" will hold a rehearsal in Howell Auditorium at 3:30 p.m., the basketball team will travel to Guthrie and play at 6 p.m., and Chamber Orchestra will meet at 7 p.m. in the band room.
Tuesday, Jan. 7 - "Ordinary People" will hold a rehearsal at 3:30 p.m., a faculty meeting will start in Room F103 at 3:30 p.m., OoKeeHee Club will meet in Room 104 at 6 p.m., Junior varsity wrestling will travel to Perkins and Varsity Wrestling will travel to Enid.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 - A make-up faculty meeting will be held in Room F103 at 7:30 a.m. and "Ordinary People" will hold their rehearsal at 3:30 p.m. in Howell Auditorium.
Thursday, Jan. 9 - "Ordinary People" will again hold rehearsals at 3:30 p.m. and the varsity basketball teams will travel to East Central for a tournament.
Friday, Jan. 10 - Youth Alive will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room A203, "Ordinary People" will hold rehearsals at 3:30 p.m., the varsity basketball teams will be playing in a tournament at East Central and the Wrestling team will travel to Geary for a tournament.
Saturday, Jan. 11 - Varsity basketball teams will still be playing in a tournament at East Central and the wrestling team will still play in a tournament in Geary.
Sunday, Jan. 12 - No activities.
Ponca City Planning Commission will consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Review for the area near Gillock Wrecker Service on South Fourth during Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting.
The public meeting starts at 7 p.m.
The PUD would involve the 300, 400 and 500 block of South Fourth Street.
Also on the agenda is considering and voting on an alley closing in the 3500 Block of North Fourteenth Street for Shaw's Gulf Convenience Store. This is the vacant land between Queens Avenue and Crawford Avenue on the east side of North Fourteenth.
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).
Dec. 27-Jan. 12
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Movie, The Grass Harp," starring Sissy Spacek, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., meeting place to be announced.
Tuesday
Ponca City Art Association, Registration for Membership Show, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Sleep Support Group, anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B.
Wednesday
Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden), 7 p.m., Braden Community Center.
Thursday
Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
Kaw Lake Association meeting, 11:30 a.m., Western Sizzlin', visitors welcome.
January 12-26
Ponca City Art Association Membership Show, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue.
January 12-15
88.7 FM and Area Churches present "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames," dramatized real life presentation, 7 p.m., Hutchin's Auditorium, admission free, 767-1400 for more information.
January 13
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street.
January 14
Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station at Keeler Road and U.S. 60.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Kountry Kitchen, east on U.S. 60.
Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road.
January 15
Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.
January 16
Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.
Kaw Reservoir Authority, 10 a.m., place to be announced.
Parks and Recreation Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Cherokee Wheelmen Bicycle Club annual meeting, election of officers and covered dish dinner, 6:30 p.m., Conoco Club House, South Fourth Street.
January 17
Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioner's Room.
January 18
Martin Luther King celebration, 6:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
January 19
Community Concert "Black Mountain Mail Choir of Wales," 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth Street at Overbrook Avenue.
January 20
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., meeting place to be announced.
Ponca City-Stillwater Ostomy Meeting, program by Vera Rogers, 7:30 p.m., Ponca City St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B.
January 21
Marland Estate Commission, 3:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
January 23
Environmental Trust Authority of Northern Oklahoma, 11:30 a.m., City Manager's Office, 221 West Blackwell, Blackwell.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room D, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
January 25
"2 x 4 Productions," 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
January 27
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma.
January 29
Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Fourth Street and Central Avenue, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305.
January 29-February 22
Exhibit "Touchable Sculpture," Ponca City Art Association.
February 1
Bluestem Girl Scout Council's Cookie Crunch Off, noon, Ponca Plaza.
Robert Bluestone, classical guitar concert, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, Ponca City.
February 1-March 2
Girl Scout Cookie Sale, 762-9616.
February 8
Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under 6 free, proceeds to Children and Youth Activities.
88.7 FM Contemporary Christian artists Kathy Troccoli and Phillips, Craig and Dean, with special guest Chris Willis concert, 7 p.m., Hutchin's Auditorium, tickets the Master's Touch, $10, call 767-1400 for more information.
"The Ambassador Choir," 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
Ronnie Kaye Sock Hop, benefit Kay County Council for Opportunity Center, tickets $12.50 each, from 765-6782, 8 p.m.-midnight, Elks Lodge.
February 10
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Mrs. Mac Bradley "Travel Tours for Seniors,", First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
March 4
Ponca City Area Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, with Children's Chorale, conducted by Cathy Byard, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
March 9
Community Concert "Rhythm in Shoes," 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth Street at Overbrook Avenue.
March 15
"The Oklahoma City Philharmonic," Poncan Theatre, time to be announced, tickets required.
April 5
Laurette Willis "The Nutty 40s Radio Show," Poncan Theatre, free.
April 14
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Blackwell Police Department "Scams," First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
June 9
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 9 a.m., Installation of Officers, Irene Stone, vice president of OREA, music, Mark and Annie Wynn, Northern Oklahoma College, 1220 East Grand, Tonkawa.
Three developmental wells are scheduled to be drilled in Kay County's Dilworth Field northwest of Blackwell. Oil ventures Ltd. will be the operator.
The wells are designated as the No. 4-97 Savage, No. 4-96 Wooderson and No. 5-97 Wooderson. The two Wooderson wells are aiming for production in the Wilcox Sand with total depths projected to 3,500 feet. The Savage well will be a 3,400-foot Oswego Limestone test.
Locations are 3.3, 3.1 and 3.8 miles northwest of Blackwell, respectively.
Section 32 - township 28n - range lw-ne-sw, se-ne and nw-nw, respectively.
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Four more developmental wells are planned in Osage County's Foraker Field by Chevron U.S.A Wells are located five miles east of Grainola, 3.2 miles southeast of Grainola, 2.9 miles northeast of Foraker and 1.2 miles northnorthwest of Foraker. The latter well will be a 4,200-foot test with production in the Arbuckle or Mississippi Chat Formations as the target. The other three wells will be 3,200-foot Mississippi Chat tests.
Section 4 - township 28n - range 7e-ne.
Section 7 - township 28n - range 7e-sw.
Section 14 - township 28n - range 7e-nw.
Section 20 - township 28n -range 7e-nw.
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Osage County's Prue Field will see some developmental drilling when the No. 1 Chermac is spudded 2.7 miles east of New Prue. The well carries authority for 2,350 feet of hole and will be aiming for production in either the Prue or the Burgess Formations. Chermac Energy Corp. will be the operator.
Section 34 - township 21n - range 10e-ne.
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D&C Oil Co. has driven stake for a pair of Mississippian Age tests in Osage County's Pond Creek Field.
The wells are designated as the No. 1 D&C "D" and No. 5 D&C "C." They are located 4.8 and 4 2 miles south of Boulangerville, respectively. They are under permit for 1,940 and 1,960 feet of hole, respectively.
Section 22 - township 28n - range 10e-se (two wells).
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The Ramona Field will see more developmental action when the No. 9 D.L.B. is spudded at a drillsite four miles northeast of Avant, Osage County. The 2,400-foot Arbuckle Formation test will be drilled by DLB oil and Gas Inc.
Section 21 - township 24n - range 12e-se.
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A 1,200-foot wildcat well is scheduled to be drilled in Noble County, four miles south of Perry. It has been designated as the No. 2 George. Aiming for production in the Sams Formation, the well will be drilled by Three Sands Oil Inc.
Section 20 - township 20n -range 1w-se-nw.
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Sensor Oil and Gas has conducted a successful recompletion at a 15-year-old producer in Noble County's Orlando Field.
Designated as the No. 1 Meyer, the well flowed 320,000 CF gas per day from new perforations 2,310 to 2,315 feet into the wellbore.
Location is about 4.5 miles south of Lake Perry.
Section 31-township 20n - range lw-nw-ne.
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Five recompletions for deeper pay are planned in Noble County's Billings Field from 4 to 4.3 miles southeast of the Billings city limits. Hugoton Energy Corp. will be the operator. Involved in the operation are the following wells: No. 2 and No. 4 Cowboy and Nos. 1 through 3 J. Paul. Current bottomholes range from 2,523 to 2,974 feet into the hole.
Section 16 -township 23n - range 2w-nw-se, nw se, se-se, sw-se and sw-se, respectively.
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Flowing 172,000 CF gas per day on an adjustable choke, the No. 1 Henn has been brought on line in Noble County's Lucien Field 7.3 miles southeast of the Lucien townsite.
Sand Point Production Inc. is the operator.
The well earned a 226,000-CFO rating on absolute open flow. Besides hydrocarbons, it made 11 barrels of brine per day. It produced on initial shut-in pressure of 490 PSI.
Section 26 - township 20n - range 2w-sw-sw.
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Two new shallow gas wells have been completed near Three Sands in Noble County's West Tonkawa Field.
With Vector Exploration Inc. as the operator, the wells are designated as the No. 1 Shobe and No. 1 Diehl Trust. Locations are 4.5 and 4.1 miles southwest of Three Sands, respectively.
The Shobe well bottomed at 530 feet and will produce at 490 to 500. It potentialed at 91,000 CF gas per day on adjustable choke. The Diehl well probed to a 540-foot bottom and was perforated to produce at 493 to 503. It showed ability to flow gas at the rate of 62,000 CFD on an adjustable choke.
Section 19 - township 24n - range 1w-ne-ne.
Section 18 - township 24n - range 1w-nw-se.
DEATHS
Clara Pagel, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday evening at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 82.
The funeral service was to be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Graham, pastor, officiating. Burial was to follow in the Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry, Okla., under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home of Ponca City.
Born Clare George on Feb. 16, 1914, in Marshall, Okla., she was the daughter of William Perry and Lulu Carnel (Woodward) George. She attended Potter Country School.
On April 26, 1929, she was married to George Pagel in Perry, Okla. They made their home on a farm southwest of Ponca City.
She was a member of the Second Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Myers and Shirley Klinger, both of Ponca City; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pagel on May 8, 1994, and her parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Pagel's name to the Second Baptist Church, 1112 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74601.
PAWNEE - Zelma Christeena Grapes, resident of Pawnee, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997, in Pawnee. She was 82.
Graveside service is set for Monday, Jan. 6, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park, Ponca City with the Rev. Tom Scott officiating. Poteet Funeral Home of Pawnee is in charge of arrangements.
Zelma Christeena Grapes was born Aug. 6, 1914, in Walnut Grove, Mo., the daughter of Jon Willis and Minnie (Gilliam) Willis. She and Ike Grapes were married July 17, 1956, in Vicksburg, Miss. He preceded her in death Feb. 18, 1977.
The family moved from Walnut Grove, Mo., to Pawnee to make their home in 1967.
Surviving are three half-sisters, Louella Stone, Rogersville, Mo., Ruth Claypool and Betty Renner, both of Marshfield, Mo.; two half-brothers, Fred Willis, Nianzia, Mo. and William "Bill" Willis of Rogersville, Mo.; a step-daughter, Polly Heining of Springdale, Ark; one cousin and a number of other relatives and many friends.
Monday
Paul I. Holcom - Memorial service at 10 a.m. in the Hillside Christian Church in Wichita with private committal to be held in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Ponca City at a later date.
Delbert Arthur Maltby - Graveside service at 2 p.m. in Blackwell IOOF Cemetery. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell in charge of arrangements.
Memorial Contributions
Memorial contributions to honor Delbert Arthur Maltby of Blackwell, who
died Jan. 3, 1997, may be made in Mr. Maltby's name to Hillcrest Manor Nursing
Home, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
NEWS BRIEFS
Community Meeting - A community meeting to review child-care needs of families in the Kay County area will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Stillwater Public Library, 1107 South Duck, Room 214. The meeting is part of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Child Care statewide planning process to develop resources for families and child-care providers.
Volunteers Conference - The Northwest District 4-H volunteers conference is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds. Although a separate program will not be held for teens or county officers, most of the workshops will be of interest to them as well, the Kay County Extension Service said.
4-H Day Saturday - Saturday is the Northwest District's 13th annual 4-H Day at the Oakwood Mall in Enid, with more than 300 4-H'ers expected to participate. The activities will include a parade of mini-floats and a 4-H talent and style show.
Found - A resident advised the Ponca City Police Department at 8:23 a.m. Friday of an abandoned bike in the 800 block of North Ash Street.
Vandalism - An employee of Lew Wentz Golf Course notified the Ponca City Police Department at 8:46 a.m. Friday to report vandalism to the greens. Additionally, the employee reported flags were stolen.
Warrant Served - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 45-year-old man at North Fourteenth Street at 9:41 a.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a non-injury accident at West Highland Avenue and Sunset Street at 12:35 p.m. Friday. Two officers responded and took a 29-year-old man into custody on a city warrant and two Kay County warrants.
Arrested - A 43-year-old man was arrested at England Avenue and South Fifth Street at 3:36 p.m. Friday for driving under suspension.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer took a 69-year-old man into custody in the 700 block of North Osage Street at 4:35 p.m. Friday for driving under the influence and failure to drive on the right side of the roadway. A report was taken.
Subject Held - A 45-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at West Broadway and North Elm Street at 5:41 p.m. Friday for driving under the influence, no insurance and leaving the scene of an accident.
Geese Threatened - A resident at Spring Village advised the Ponca City Police Department at 7:36 p.m. Friday that subjects drove up to the pond and took four shots at the geese with a shotgun, before leaving. Extra patrol was requested.
Stolen - A Ponca City police officer took a report at 8:52 p.m. Friday of two juveniles who stole property in the 400 block of South Ash Street.
Burglary - A resident in the 600 block of South Twelfth Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 1 a.m. Saturday that the residence was burglarized. Two officers responded and an information report was taken.
Warrant Served - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 26-year-old man at LA Cann Drive and East Hubbard Road at 1:54 a.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Program Change - Announcement has been made that the Keepsake Quilting Program scheduled for the Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild Monday meeting has been canceled. The regular meeting will include working on a quilt, basting and marking and will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Stitch and Assist at Community Christian Church.
Celebration Planned - The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Poncan Theatre with the Rev. Woodbury of Greater Mt. Olive Church in Oklahoma City serving as guest speaker. The program begins at 6:30 p.m.
USS Maddox Reunion - USS Maddox Destroyer Reunion (DD731,622 and 168) June 5-8, 1997 Orlando, Fla. Contact Joyce Metcalf, 12686 West Highway 55, York, S.C. 29745. Phone (803) 222-3180.
USS Sperry Reunion - The 1997 reunion of the USS Sperry (AS-12)
Association will be held in Branson, Mo. For further information contact
Jim Taylor, president, USS Sperry (AS-12) Association, 5081 Holly Farms
Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, (757) 490-2462.
LIFESTYLES
Aqua Jog With June, the original co-ed deep water aerobic and toning workout designed by instructor June Foreman will begin a new session January 6-7.
Day and evening classes are scheduled locally on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:35-6:35 p.m. or 6:40-7:40 p.m. beginning January 6 and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. beginning January 7.
Enrollment is continuous and students can pay $20 per month or $3 per visit. New students enrolling for the month will receive a 20% discount off the monthly cost of the class. Flotation belts are provided. Students are required to contact Ms. Foreman personally at 762-0035 to enroll and receive information or the location of her classes
The hour-long workout includes a warm-up that focuses on loosening joints, raising core body temperature and stretching, a 40 minute non-impact aerobic segment that involves every major muscle group from the neck down, followed by a cooldown, abdominal toning and a final stretch.
With the body suspended in water using a specially designed flotation belt, there is no jarring or impact to the body and students receive an upper and lower body workout simultaneously since the arms remain free.
"This program uses easy-to-learn basic movements with no difficult steps or routines to follow and is suitable for nearly everyone," says Foreman. "There is no special skill level required and men and women from the very fit to arthritics, cardiac patients, expectant mothers, or those recovering from injury or surgery can cycle, jog and pump their way through a safe, efficient, non-stop workout. By varying movements, students can adjust the intensity to fit their own needs."
Foreman noted that the American Fitness Association reports water exercise is fast becoming the wave of the future with over 5 million participants in aquatic classes nationwide. Although the buoyancy of water provides support and deep water eliminates impact, important factors for special populations, water exercise is no 'watered down workout'.
Research conducted at Boise State University comparing water aerobics to low impact land aerobics shows that calories burned from both activities are approximately the same, although land aerobics is slightly higher. But in water-of the total calories burned in one hour, 77 percent come from body fat, compared with only 42 percent fat in land aerobics. This study proves that the water's resistance helps increase lean muscle mass while lowering body fat.
Foreman explains that strength training is an important part of an exercise program. During deep water exercise, the water works as 'weight' in every direction of movement. This even resistance increases strength and endurance and improves muscle tone and mass. Since muscle burns more calories than fat, increasing muscle mass in the body will help to aid in weight loss. Muscle also takes up less space in the body than fat. Student Judy Wohletz states "Aqua Jog has taken off inches, given me more energy and is relaxing."
"Aqua Jog students get twice the workout in half the time because deep water training allows participants to do aerobics, muscle conditioning and flexibility improvements all at the same time " says Foreman. "We can achieve uninterrupted full range of motion leg movements because the pool bottom does not assist our movements . This greater leg movement and natural resistance of water helps raise heart rates, burn calories and develop muscles,"she adds.
Since our feet don't touch the bottom, there is no stress to joints, bones, tendons or ligaments. This is beneficial to those who find it difficult to exercise on land or those that are on their feet all day but still need aerobics and toning. Chuck Clark began Aqua Jog following physical therapy for back and hip pain. After hip replacement surgery he states, "I continue to attend to be able to exercise while placing minimum strain on my hip."
Inactive or deconditioned individuals looking for a safe way to begin an exercise program can benefit from the water's buoyant properties. Also, those who work at stressful or physically demanding jobs find the relaxing benefits of water refreshingly soothing.
For those concerned about being seen in a swimsuit, exercise leotards, tights, and t-shirts can be worn. "Besides," says Foreman, "water covers everything from the neck down and since our heads remain above water we don't get our hair wet."
Foreman designed and developed her Aqua Jog program in 1989. She has researched and studied deep water fitness extensively for 9 years and has received training specifically for deep water in Chicago, Ill., Jackson, Miss., and Minneapolis, Minn. Her specialized training included knowledge of proper body position and correct execution of exercises for deep water exercises as well as safe guidelines for special populations.
Foreman has taught a wide variety of water fitness classes for 13 years in Ponca City. She is a certified instructor with the Aquatic Exercise Association and the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics. She is also a Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor.
The Park and Recreation department announces a new schedule for fitness classes at the Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodlands. Various classes are available and registration is continous. All classes are co-ed and participants may choose or mix their classes to create a fun and challenging cross-training experience. Four different formats are offered morning and evenings weekly.
JAZZERCISE: The original dance exercise class that offers a blend of jazz dance and exercise science includes a warm-up, 30-minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights and a final stretch.
JAZZERCISE CIRCUIT intermingles aerobic routines with strength routines using weights and X-ertubes resulting in a high energy muscle- powered class format.
STEP: Low-impact high intensity routines are performed with a variety of movements utilizing a four-to six-inch step. A toning and stretching segment is added to complete a total body workout.
STEP CIRCUIT intermingles step routines with strength routines adding weights and X-ertubes to create a challenging workout. Steps and X-ertubes are provided. Participants are asked to bring their own three-to-five-pound weights. All formats are set to music, including Top 40, jazz, country, funk, and classics . Fresh choreography and music are continually introduced as 25-30 new routines are incorporated every eight weeks.
Instructors demonstrate both challenging and low-impact variation on a follow-the-leader format. The non-competitive atmosphere makes it easy for people of all fitness levels to participate. Most importantly, classes are designed to be fun.
Morning classes meet at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Jazzercise; Wednesday, Step; Friday, Jazzercise Circuit.
Evenings classes meet at 5:20 p.m., Monday, Jazzercise; Tuesday, Step; Wednesday, Jazzercise Circuit; Friday, Step Circuit.
Sunday 2:00 p.m., different format every time.
Cost for 10 classes is $30 or $35 for unlimited classes for four weeks.Walk-in participants pay $4.
Jazzercise has been offered in Ponca City for almost 15 years. Yolanda Trant and Connie Smith are two of the 4,700 certified instructors throughout the United States, Canada and 30 other countries. More than 400,000 students participate in Jazzercise worldwide, making Jazzercise the largest dance- fitness program in the world. For further information call Yolanda 762-7243.
The Park and Recreation Department will be offering a co-educational exercise program at the Unity Gym,1908 East Woodlands. Classes will be held each Monday and Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. Cost of the program is $16 or $30 for couples.
"Fit for Life" is a unique exercise program for those with special needs, or the "young at heart". According to a spokesperson the routines are choreographed and set to motivating music using exercise physiology and aerobic concepts. The easy follow-the-leader format is fun yet challenging.
The class consists of a warm-up, 30-minute aerobic segment, plus a toning segment. The low-impact class is a good choice for exercise beginners . During class participants will use low-poundage weights and X-ertubes for toning. A chair work-out in incorporated during toning routines. Stretching exercises are also an important part of this class.
Participants can expect benefits of improved flexibility, agility, coordination, strength, and improved metabolism to help burn calories for weight control. A strong heart, body, and mind are benefits of this program.
Those attending should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. X-ertubes are provided. Participants are asked to bring their own low-poundage weights. For more information call 762-7243.
Presbyterian Women will meet for the monthly luncheon Jan. 9 at noon in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church.
The program will be presented by the Rev. David Clipson, associate minister. He will give an introduction to the Bible study "Encounters With Jesus" by Sarah Covin Juengst. It is a study of the gospel according to Matthew and will be the study subject for Circle meetings January through May.
Serving as hostesses for the luncheon will be members of the Lily Jackson Circle with Mavis Robison and Billie Wright as chairmen. Joel Trout will offer the blessing and the devotion will be given by Marieta Stoops. All women of the church are welcome to attend and guests may be invited. Reservations should be made with Mrs. Robison, 762-4887.
Copies of "Feed My Sheep II", a cookbook published by Ponca City Presbyterian Women will be available for purchase for $10 at the meeting. Copies of the cookbook may also be obtained by calling Ginny Cagley, 765-5937.
Mark and Melissa (Treiber) Harrison, 2600 Tealwood Pl. #1913, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73120, announce the birth of a daughter Dec. 5 at 12:02 a.m. at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 6-ounces, and was 19 3/4-inches long. She has been named Rebecca Lynn Harrison.
Maternal grandparents are Floyd and Mildred Treiber of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are H. L. and Christell Harrison of El Reno. Great-grandmother is Emma Treiber of Booker, Tex.
The Conestoga Campers met for a Christmas party Dec. 7 at the Conoco Clubhouse with 45 members and two guests, Joe and Alice Ledbetter of Denver, Colo., attending. The couple was guests of members Jim and Edith Hobbs. Refreshments were served and the group played "Secret Santa" for a gift exchange. Ernie and Edith Tabor were welcomed as new members.
The December business meeting was conducted by Dan Woolsey, president, and minutes of the November meeting and the treasurer's report was given by Bill Treadwell. Woolsey read a letter to the group from Family Campers and Rv'ers State Director Gary O'Neal which stated that all members will be given discounts at all state parks. The second quarterly state meeting will be held at Boiling Springs State Park near Woodward on April 12 as part of a weekend campout.
Announcement was also made that Thursday morning breakfast at Braums at 8 a.m. has become a regular event for the men of the Conestoga Campers.
The Jan. 6 meeting and dinner will be at 6 p.m. at the Golden Corral with the new officers being introduced. Officers for 1997 are Clarence and Earlene Logan, president; Wendell and Norma Hurd, vice president, and Herb and Sherry Cable, secretary-treasurer.
On Jan. 6 the Fibromyalgia Support Group will host Mark Hovis, Certified Practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu, for a meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the Wiliamsburg Parlor of First Baptist Church. He will introduce the "Healing Art" and will give practical applications of the work.
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a healing modality addressing chronic or current health issues including release of stress and physical, mental and emotional balance.
Further information may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871 or Lily Freeman, 762-9027.
Members of the Twentieth Century Club will meet Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Cultural Center. Dr. Sally Downey will present the program "Partnership for Education."
Dr. Downey is assistant superintendent of Pioneer Technology Center and is in charge of Daytime Operations. The past two years she has been working with personnel from the Ponca City schools to develop an alternative education program.
Mrs. Charles Hollar, president, will preside at the business meeting. Greeters will be Mrs. William Martin, Mrs. William Majors, Mrs. Edwin Loosley, Mrs. Winston Lindsay and Mrs. W. E. Kirkpatrick. The social committee, chaired by Mrs. Richard Pitts and Mrs. A. P. Whipple, will serve refreshments following the meeting.
The January meeting of the Pioneer Genealogy Society will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the small business incubator building on the campus of the Pioneer Technical Center, 2101 North Ash. The building is reached by using the southern most driveway at the center and the southeast parking lot is close to the incubator building entrance. According to a spokesperson the meeting has been scheduled at this location since those attending the program will be using the overhead monitors available at the center. Members of the society are reminded that 1997 dues are payable.
The program, to be presented by Keith Barley, is titled "How To Access Genealogical Sources and Links on the Internet." Barley served as a military electronics instructor while stationed with the U. S. Air Force in Illinois. He has been a technician for 20 years, 13 of which he worked at Central Office Equipment and Apply. He holds an associates degree in Computer Science with minors in mathematics and accounting from Northern Oklahoma College. Recently, Barley has produced a web site for the North Central Oklahoma Historical Association. The public is invited to attend the program.
Members of the Chrysanthemum Garden Club met for a Christmas brunch Dec. 20 at the home of Rita Robbins, president. Seasonal decorations were used for the table and food served included holiday favorites. Roll call was answered with members giving a "happy memory of a past Christmas."
Mrs. Robbins read the "Christmas Story" from Matthew and a poem from The Guidepost. Gifts were exchanged and a dessert was served. Guest was Mrs. Mary Miller of Columbus, Ga., granddaughter of Margaret Malk.
Florence Williams gave the secretary's report and a Mary Copeland and Mrs/ Malk gave a report on the tea at the garden center. Alice Bland, vice president, reported on a recent trip to Washington, D. C. and New York and the gardens she had visited. The next meeting of the group will be Jan. 17 at the Holiday Inn with Delia Castor serving as hostess.
The Kay County Mounties met Dec. 12 at leader Earla Alley's home. There were 8 members present.
A discussion was held on the Christmas carolling at the Ponca City Nursing home scheduled for Dec. 13 and the pizza party afterwards at the leader's home. The group also talked about the Ronald McDonald fundraiser that begins Feb. 1, Oakwood Mall Day in Enid on Jan. 11, and the Teen Leader meeting Jan. 27.
A demonstration was given by Carlie Godbehere on finger weaving. The January 9 meeting demonstration will be given by Shawn Alley. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Alley home.
Further information about the group or the meeting may be obtained by calling Janel Godbehere, 363-1789.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Warren, 302 East Brookfield, are observing their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Pauline's Supper Club Jan. 4 and a southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Crown Princess in February.
Arthur Ross Warren and the former Majorie Conrad were united in marriage Jan. 4, 1947 at the First Christian Church.
Mr. Warren was employed by Ceja Corp. for 26 years, retiring in January, 1987. He was active in coaching Junior Baseball and various sports. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II.
Mrs. Warren was employed by Dollar Saver for 20 years retiring in July, 1990. She was active in the couple's childrens' school activities and was a Camp Fire leader. Mr. and Mrs. Warren enjoy playing golf and travelling.
The couple has four children, Mike Warren of Hutchison, Kan., Patsy Warren, Judi Anderson and Chuck Warren, all of Ponca City. They have five grandchildren, Traci Page, Devin and Holly Anderson, Charlie and Brian Warren, and a great-grandson, Van A. Page, all of Ponca City.
American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 432 will meet Tuesday at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, at 1 p.m. according to Dr. Ellis Oster, president. All members and guests are urged to attend and get involved in the goals and purposes of the association.
Dr. Oster has requested members submit individual resumes of their experience and talents and their interest or choice of committees and special projects. He says this will be to make the best use of the collective talents and experiences of the group in order to best met the needs of members and the community. The AARP motto is "To Serve, Not To Be Served."
Those planning on attending the meeting and needing transportation or to have lunch are asked to contact the nutrition center in advance by calling 767-1620.
The Ponca City Cultural center is the setting this afternoon, 3-5 p.m., for a reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. David Soutter on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was united in marriage Jan. 6, 1947 in San Francisco, Calif. Friends and family of the couple are invited to attend the event. Children of the couple are Sam Soutter of Cleveland, Carolyn Jones of Oklahoma City, Mary Kay Wedin of Gilmer, Tex., Fred, Kenny and David Soutter Jr., all of Ponca City.
Mr. Soutter served in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga during World War II. Following their marriage the couple moved back to Fairfax and later moved to Ponca City. He has been employed as a truck driver, a welder for Ponca Iron & Steel, and retired from Mertz Machine.
Following retirement the couple resided in Howard, Colo. for several years and then returned to Ponca City. They enjoy antiquing, woodworking, ceramics, and 23 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A schedule of events has been announced by members of the Singles Network. The group is open to single people who are divorced, widowed or never married. Membership fees are $10 annually.
A discussion group is planned for 6:30 p.m. this evening at the First Presbyterian church with snack time after the meeting. On Jan. 6 the group meet at 6 p.m. at Furr's Cafeteria for dinner.
A card party is planned for Jan. 8 at Phil's at 7 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring snacks and more information may be obtained by calling 765-4620 or 765-8381.
On Jan. 9 a general meeting will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 6:45 p.m. Phil will show slides of Scotland. Movie night is scheduled Jan. 10 with members asked to call Betty, 762-9776, for more information. The group plans to meet Jan. 11 at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast at "Bagels, etc."
Wheatheart Nutrition menus for the week of Jan. 6-10 are as follows:
Jan. 6: Meatloaf, buttered corn, tomato juice, whole wheat roll with butter, Applesauce Ambrosia.
Jan. 7: Turkey Enchilada casserole, refried beans, tossed salad with carrots, Mexican cornbread with butter, peach crisp.
Jan. 8: Hearty Beef vegetable soup, cabbage slaw, crackers or bread with butter, oatmeal cake.
Jan. 9: Smothered beef patty, mashed potatoes with beef gravy, Club spinach, biscuits with butter, Peach Upside down cake.
Jan. 10: Chicken rice casserole, Under the Sea salad, buttered broccoli, muffin with butter, cinnamon apples.
Miss Dondee Lynn Herrington and James Nathan Epperson exchanged wedding vows Dec. 7 in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Tonkawa. Dr. Robert Kanary officiated at the double ring service.
Parents of the couple are Harvey and Carolyn Herrington of Tonkawa and Terri Martin of Bartlesville. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McGill of Blackwell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hunt and Carol Martin, all of Ponca City.
The altar was decorated with brass pots arranged with white French daisies, pale pink and yellow roses, pink lilies, pink and white Alstromeria, white gladioli, small pink Asteria and English ivy. An arched candlelabra, flanked by two spiral candelabra, were enhanced with entwined English ivy and large golden yellow satin bows. Completing the setting was the unity candle which was accented with ivy and white roses. The pews were marked with large golden yellow satin bows.
Mrs. Betty Davis, organist, played a variety of bridal music as the guests were seated, and accompanied Amy Thomasson as she sang "In This Very Room." As the couple lit the unity candle "Any Time You Need a Friend" by Mariah Carey was played. The processional was "Canon in D Major and the traditional wedding march was played as the bride entered the sanctuary. "Lord Like a Shepherd Lead Us" was the recessional.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin accentuated with Battenburg and Rochelle lace. The traditional dress featured a sculptured vee neckline with elbow length pouffed sleeves detailed with rosette bows. The full chapel length train featured a trio of window pane cutouts on the front skirt as well as three on the back with a large bow and wide streamers. The train was edged with Battenburg lace. The double tiered fingertip length veil was designed with a rolled edge and was attached to a crown styled headpiece decorated with Austrian crystals and pearl beading. The bride carried a cascade of white stephanotis, pink and white Alstromeria and small pink Astera decorated with sheer white ribbon with iridescent edging.
Serving as maid of honor was Miss Heather McGavock of Ponca City. She wore a dress made of golden yellow crepe-back satin. The empire bodice featured a sweetheart neckline and the slightly flowing floor length skirt was accented in back with a narrow bow. Bridesmaids were Shelli Price of Tonkawa; Jill Epperson of Bartlesville, sister-in-law of the bridegroom; and Suzanne Scott of Stillwater. They were attired identically to the honor attendant and each carried a smaller version of the bride's bouquet.
Flower girls were Courtney, Kelsey and Katlin Bullock of Blackwell, nieces of the bride, and Christy Martin of Bartlesville, sister of the bridegroom.
Best man for his brother was Matt Epperson of Bartlesville. Groomsmen were Derrick Herrington of Edmond, brother of the bride; Javi Cervantes of Ponca City, and Michael Cavanaugh of Tulsa, brother of the bridegroom. Serving as ushers were Brook Bullock of Blackwell, brother of the bride; Michael Flanery and Matt Bilyeu of Tonkawa. All of the males in the wedding party wore black tuxedos with black vests and yellow rose boutonnieres accented with pink Astera.
A reception in the fellowship hall of the church followed the ceremony. The four-tiered wedding cake was decorated with ivy and the bride's bouquet was the centerpiece for the table. The bridegroom's cake was a large chocolate chip "cookie" inscribed with the couple's names and wedding date. Serving at the reception were Tammy Smith of Stillwater, Rhea Watson of Alva, Stephanie Arnold of Edmond and Jillian McIntyre of Tonkawa.
The bride is continuing with her college education, planning to graduate in May from Northern Oklahoma College. She is employed part-time at Dorsett's IGA in Tonkawa. The bridegroom is serving with the U. S. Air Force, currently stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Epperson will join her husband in San Antonio in May.
Zelma Pearl Withers Ross will be honored with a party Jan. 11 in celebration of her 90th birthday. The come and go event will be 2-4 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Shidler. No gifts are requested but cards may be sent to Route 1, Box 494, Pawhuska, Okla. 74056.
The party is being hosted by Mrs. Ross' children. She has nine children, 23 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren.
A summer wedding is being planned by Tracey Lynn Stark Wedel and Guy Chapman Jr. Parents of the couple are Don and Cathy Hicks, Route 1, and Guy and Eva Chapman, Route 2.
The future bride attended Blackwell schools and is currently employed at Chapman Shoe Emporium. Included in the wedding party will be her children Brittany and Kore Wedel.
Chapman is a graduate of Ponca City High School and Northern Oklahoma College. He is owner of Chapman Shoe Emporium.
SUNDAY
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Marland Mansion and Estate, 901 Monument Rd., open daily May-September, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Daily guided tours, 1:30 weekdays. Petroleum Museum and Marland Memorabilia Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For mansion guided tours, 767-0420.
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 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion ballroom, 407 West South Ave. Everyone welcome, Hayriders band.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, Williamsburg Parlor, First Baptist Church. For information call Laura, 762-3759, or Vivian, 765-8871.
Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.
TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.
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.
Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Masonic Temple. Honoring Grand Chapter appointments.
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
Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Cann Garden Center. Program will be "Legumes and Tomatoes," presented by F.G. Williams.
Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club to meet at the home of hostess Barb Kegler, 1409 Academy Road, at 9:30 Wednesday. A review of "Companion Planting" and a special program entitled "Felting....the Floral Way" will be given. For more info call 767-1344.
Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.
Deadline for Sunday's Lifestyles photos, noon Wednesday.
Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.
Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Lifestyles, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.
Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.
Presbyterian Women's luncheon, noon Thursday, Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church. Program: The Rev. David Clipson, associate minister, introduction to Bible Study "Encounters With Jesus" by Sarah C. Juengst.
Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.
Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.
Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday. For location, call 765-3178 or 762-5529.
New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library.).
Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).
FRIDAY
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.
Twentieth Century Club, 1 p.m. Friday, at the Cultural Center. Dr. Sally Downy of the Pioneer Technology Center will present the program "Partnership for Education."
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.
Storytime for children ages four through eight, 11 to 11:30 and 3 to 3:30, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth St. Just for kids.
Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House
(upstairs library). Smoke-free.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
There was a slight detour in his football career during his junior year, but Ponca City defensive lineman Ryan Chapman has reached his goal by being named to the Oklahoma Football Coaches' Association All-State team.
Chapman, 5-10, 225, will be a member of the East team which will go against the West stars August 1 at 8 p.m. in Tulsa Union Stadium.
Chapman started to make his mark in Wildcat football as a sophomore, but moved out of town his junior year.
"I got to running with the wrong crowd and got talked out of playing football," Chapman said. "I regret it now."
But Chapman returned to Ponca City and football for his senior season and made the most of his return. As a nose guard, Chapman had 71 tackles on the year, 16 of those unassisted. He recovered three fumbles.
Chapman's quickness in getting past offensive lineman bigger than he was caught the eye of head coach Rick Sodowsky, who turned him into a fullback for the last two weeks of the season.
"Looking back, it was a move we should have made earlier," Sodowsky said. "Ryan has good blocking technique and has good speed."
Although primarily a blocking back, Chapman proved his versatility by getting plus yardage on his few carries and even caught a pass.
"It is a real honor for Ryan," Sodowsky said of his selection to the All-State team. "He deserved it. It was especially good considering we did not do well in district play. That made it much harder for Ryan to get picked. I'm proud of him."
"I pleased I got picked," Chapman said. "But I felt (David) Newland should have made it, Stockton (Graves), too. They were good players, too."
Chapman says he hopes to play collegiate football and has received some feelers from colleges in the state and from Kansas.
Sodowsky said Chapman's size may keep him from being a defensive lineman in college, "but he would make a good linebacker."
Chapman will practice and play in the All-State game under the familiar gaze of Po-Hi assistant head coach Jerry Hill, who was picked as one of the four coaches for the East All-Staters. Seminole's Mike Snyder will be the East head coach. Tulsa Union's Bill Blankenship will the offensive coordinator with Hill in charge of the defense. The other assistant is Bill Balcom of Salina.
For the first time the All-State players were selected by the All-State coaches.
Hill was part of that selection process, but had to leave the room when the defensive lineman were picked because one of his players was nominated.
"When he came back in, Jerry was told Ryan was the most impressive defensive linemen in the group," Sodowsky said.
The other defensive linemen include Rocky Bright (6-5, 240) of Tulsa Washington, Gerardo Rosete (6-2, 210) of Tecumseh and Bobby Walker (6-4, 235) of Oologah.
Two other area players were named to the All-State East squad. The included Woodland offensive lineman John Damron and Morrison running back Bob Birkenbile.
State Class 6A champion Jenks did not have a player on the All-State team because Trojans coach Allan Trimble was late turning in his nominations.
East Offense
Quarterbacks - Sherard Poteete (6-2, 205) Union (6A), Jarrod Reese (6-3, 205) Seminole (3A)
Running Backs - Brian Thomas (6-2, 220) Ada (5A), Roy York (6-0, 195) Stroud (2A), Michael Justice (6-1, 200) Gore (A), Bob Birkenbile (6-1, 195) Morrison (B).
Wide Receivers - Marcus Jones (5-9, 175) Stillwater (6A), Aaron Lockett (5-9, 160) Tulsa Washington (6A), C.J. Steele (5-9, 165) Spiro (2A), Paul Jones (6-3, 190) Wewoka (2A), Jeff McCoy (5-10, 142) Picher (A)
Tight Enid - Waylon Cotanny (6-6, 270) Konawa (2A)
Center - Dusty Yocham (6-3, 250) Coweta (4A)
Offensive Linemen - Jake Harriger (6-3, 270) Broken Arrow (6A), Steve Wiedower (6-3, 250) Union (6A), Luke Dalvine (6-4, 254) Claremore (5A), Josh Brown (6-6, 265) Skiatook (4A), Rory Strickland (6-1, 225) Prague (2A), John Damron (6-4, 190), Woodland (A), Chris Prock (6-2, 235) Foyil (B).
Coaches - Head Coach Mike Snyder, Seminole; Bill Blankenship, Tulsa Union; Jerry Hill, Ponca City; Bill Balcom, Salina.
East Defense
Defensive Linemen - Rocky Bright (605, 240) Tulsa Washington (6A), Ryan Chapman (5-10, 225) Ponca City (6A), Gerardo Rosete (6-2, 210) Tecumseh (4A), Bobby Walker (6-4, 235) Oologah (3A), Shepley Heard (6-0, 185) Muskogee (6A), Jerry Reese (6-2, 240) Miami (4A), Brandon Washington (6-5, 240) Seminole (3A).
Linebackers - Seth Littrel (6-0, 210) Muskogee (6A), Jake Riffe (6-3, 230) Sand Springs (6A), Phillip Abode (6-1, 205), Stillwater (6A), Jake Stout (6-1, 204), Taliqhina (A)
Defensive Backs - Larry Smith (5-11, 170) T. East Central (5A), Chris Canida (6-3, 190) T. East Central (5A), Brandon Babb (6-3, 200) Ada (5A), James Lingo (5-11, 155) Vinita (3A), Michael Boggs (6-0, 175), Berryhill (2A)
West Offense
Quarterbacks - Bradley Gilbert (5-10,168) Sulphur (3A), Randy Mitchell (6-2,195) Plainview (3A), Nick Poage (5-11 185) Waurika (A)
Running Backs - Terrance Gaines (5-10, 220) Frederick (2A), Jimbo McAuliff (5-8 185) McGuinness (5A), Jason Crawford (5-11 195) Clinton (4A).
Wide Receivers - Ahmed Kabba (6-4 192), Westmoore (6A), Donald Shoals (5-11 165) Enid (6A), Tony Newsome (6-2 198), OC John Marshall (5A).
Tight Ends - Marcellous Rivers (6-4 225), OC Douglass (5A), Josh Wells (6-1 220) Washington (A).
Centers - Adam Brooking (6-0 215) Chickasha (5A), Lee Henley (6-2 218) Davis (2A).
Offensive Linemen - Matt Howard (6-1 295) Yukon (6A), Bary Holleyman (6-5 240) P.C. North (6A), Eric Wright (6-5 240) Weatherford (4A), Robby Delaplain (6-4 285) Pauls Valley (3A), Vincent Lucas (6-1 253) Davis (2A), Chad Blackburn (6-3 260) Duncan Charles (5A)>
West Defense
Defensive Linemen - Devane Robinson (6-4 255) Midwest City (6A), Thomas Little (6-0 220) (6A), Blake Stinson (6-2 235) Thomas (A), Ronald Webb (5-10 195) Elk City (4A).
Defensive Ends - Trevor Nutt (6-3 215) (6A), Tango McCauley (6-4 260) OC John Marshall (5A), Matt Henson (6-1 210) Tuttle (3A), Shawn Driver (5-10 190) Clinton (4A).
Linebackers - Dusty McSwane (6-2 190) Lawton Mac (5A), John Arndt (6-1 215) Luther (A), Adam Gaskill (6-2 190) Waynoka (8-Man), Nicky Schreck (6-3 220) Burns Flat/Dill City (8-Man).
Defensive Backs - Julius McMillan (5-11 171) Altus (5A), Quentin Turner (5-6 150) Norman (6A), Jackie Cypert (6-2 175) Putnam City (6A), Jerrite Marshall (5-10 155) Lone Grove (3A), Chris Coronado (5-11 160) Frederick (2A).
Coaches - Head Coach Lyle Welsh, Fairview; Ernie Manning, Lawton McArthur; Darrell Alfred, OC John Marshall; Jeff Nye, Sulphur.
PONCA CITY'S NINTH GRADE football team celebrated winning the Northern
Conference championship at a banquet last month. Team members include, from
left, (front) managers Mindy Worley, Sarah Dickerson, Britney Parker and
Stacey Hobbs, (second row) players Jared Going, Brandon Krauss, Blake Geubelle,
Wade Bair, Greg Dewberry, Derek Schneider, Jeremy Leavitt, Evan Rupp, Kyle
Lindsey, (third row) coach Brad Larimer, coach Keith Chroniter, Jerrod Spears,
Matt Cook, Rodney Bonham, Josh Young, Matt Morris,Wes Crosson, Caleb Stevenson,
Harrison Freeman, coach Richard Trice, coach Steve Larimer, (back row) Lance
Linthicum. Grant Potter, Chris McCool, Jeff Stange, Jeremy Runnels, Adam
Dickerson and David Eccles, Not pictured are Ryan Bishop, Chad Caughlin,
David Dean, Deandre Dewberry, Mark Goddard, Andrew Kreger, Ricky Lee Jr.,
LaRon Lockett, Brad Reed, Danny Scott, Scott Steichen, Quisha Frederick
and Mark Bolin. The Cougars were 8-1 on the season.