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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, February 10, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALPonca Lodge 83 Installs Officers Ponca Lodge 83 Installs OfficersPonca Lodge 83 recently installed officers. Serving during 1999 will be C.A. Poulter, Worshipful Master; James E. Halbrook, senior warden; Ronald L. Carr, junior warden; Gilbert A. Mackey, treasurer; Charles L. Stuckey, secretary. Also installed were William Charles Lickliter, chaplain; Eric A. Fite, senior deacon; I.H. “Bill” Pelts, junior deacon; L. Erik Stuckey, senior steward; Larry D. Hoffman, junior steward; Richard M. Lucas, tyler; Bobby D. Jorgenson, Joseph Dannenmaier, and Charles Woolever, trustees. Serving as installing officers were William C. Clure Jr., Grand Master; Robert Shipe, senior grand warden; Charles L. Stuckey, junior grand warden; Charles F. Gillentine Sr., junior grand steward. Also David Snyder, DDGM, District five; Marty V. Farquharson, assistant deputy grand lecturer; G.A. Mackey, chairman, Award of Excellence; Jim Booth, community development; Marion Messenger, perpetual membership; Garry R. Gibson and Donal Hembach, Pillar clubs; Keith Liles, grave making. Nuzum, Clark Win Local Board RacesBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Close to 40 percent of the registered voters in Kay County turned out Tuesday to vote in the 1999 annual school elections. Locally, one new board member was elected, one member was reelected, and the $9.95 million bond issue, mill levies and two building mills at Pioneer Technology Center passed. In a tight race for the Ponca City Board of Education, Don Nuzum beat incumbent Andrea Morriss for Office 1 with a slim margin of 1,756 to 1,672 (84 votes). Nuzum told The News this morning that he appreciated the great turnout. “I want to thank those that supported me and helped me with my campaign. I was also pleased that all the issues passed.” Nuzum went on to say that he wanted to thank Andrea Morriss. “I believe it was a good campaign from both sides. I know she will be missed by a lot of people, but I want to thank her for all she has done and hope she continues to support the schools.” In the other Ponca City Board of Education race incumbent Marvin Clark defeated Donna Larrison for Office 5 by a vote of 1,813 to 1,594. Clark told The News, “I greatly appreciate the voters in the Ponca City School District for allowing me the opportunity to serve on the school board again. I want to thank the many volunteers and contributors for their help. Without them this campaign would not have been successful.” “As a school board member I want to thank the people of Ponca City for passing the bond issues which will allow us to continue our progress ‘towards excellence in education.’” The proposed $9.95 million bond issue to invest in educational facilities and programs for students passed by a 63 percent margin. For Proposition 1, which included the $9.6 million bond issue for renovations passed by 2,257 to 1,310. Proposition 2, which includes transportation, passed 2,245 to 1,314. In 1999 a total of $2.5 million will be spent on renovating the Mid-High, $1.5 million on renovating the Middle School, $500,000 to renovate the high school, and a $2.8 million technology lease until 2002. The year 2000 will see another $1.5 million on more renovations at the Middle School, and $350,000 on purchasing three 65-student passenger buses, purchasing one activity bus and purchasing one special education bus. In 2001 a total of $800,000 will be spent on renovating Washington Elementary. The three mill levies were all passed in Ponca City as well. For the emergency levy, 2,373 votes for and 1,166 against. The local support levy received 2,345 votes for an 1,176 votes against. The building fund levy received a total of 2,381 votes for the levy and 1,169 votes against the levy. Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City Schools, said, “I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to this community for the successful passage of the bond election. Your support will enable us to continue the many great improvements we have made over the last several years. This is a great victory for, not only Ponca City Schools, but the entire community. Passing this $9.95 million bond issue proves that we have made providing a top quality education for our youth a priority in Ponca City.” White continued by saying he wanted to thank the Ponca City Citizens for School Improvement, chaired by Barry Bickle and Tom Quillin, who donated countless hours as well as money to this campaign. “Thank you to our Chamber of Commerce and the local media for their positive support. Thank you to all the many citizens from our community who worked on the phone banks, mail outs, and publicity. Thank you to the many civic clubs and organizations who extended opportunities to us to get the good news out about our school district,” White said. County residents also passed two building mills to expand and offer new programs at Pioneer Technology Center. The mills passed by a vote of 3,237 for and 1,670 against (a little over 65 percent). This vote will generate about $415,000. Area Elections Residents of Braman passed the three levies and elected Max Wooderson to the school board. In the election, Wooderson received 58 votes and Jeff Spencer received 20 votes. The emergency levy received a total of 68 votes for and 11 against. The local support levy received 67 votes for the levy and 12 votes against the levy. The building fund levy passed with 71 votes for and 8 votes against. Bobby London won a close race in Tonkawa for the school board. London received 258 votes and Mike McCann received 222 votes. The three levies received the following votes: emergency fund levy received 381 for and 88 against, the local support levy received 383 votes for and 88 against while the building fund levy received 390 votes for and 86 against. Residents of Kildare elected Debra K. Vap to the board. She received 71 votes while Thomas Catlin received 60 votes. The emergency levy received 83 votes for and 48 against, the local support levy received 85 votes for and 48 against, and the building fund levy passed with 80 votes to 52. In another very tight race for the Frontier Board of Education, Dwight D. Buffalohead received 92 votes, Edward A. Root received 87 votes, Anna E. Potter with 62 votes and Moran Bible Junior with 16 votes. According to the Noble County Election Office there will be a runoff election between Buffalohead and Root because neither one of the citizens received 50 percent. The three mill levies passed in Frontier with 200 votes for and 54 votes against the emergency levy. The local support levy passed with 196 votes for and 60 against, and the building fund levy passed with 195 votes for and 60 votes against. Another runoff election transpired at Billings when Richard G. Vann received 91 votes, Billy Whitchurch with 83 votes and Melanie M. Unruh with 31 votes. Billings residents also passed the three mill levies with: 177 for and 29 votes against on the emergency fund levy, 176 votes for and 31 votes against the local support levy, and 178 votes for and 29 votes against the building fund levy. Burbank residents elected Don W. Sherrill to the board of education for Office 1. Sherrill received 51 votes and David W. Nephew received 9 votes. Also Shari Conely received 47 votes and Carolyn W. Bourne received 7 votes in Office 2. The mill levies passed with 51 votes for and 8 votes against the emergency levy, 50 votes for and 9 against the local support levy, and 53 votes for and 7 against the building fund levy. In Shidler, Newkirk, Peckham, Kaw City, Blackwell, McCord and Woodland, all the mill levies passed. In Shidler, the emergency fund levy received 93 votes for and 7 votes against, the local support levy received 94 votes for and 6 votes against, and the building fund levy received 92 votes for and 8 votes against. Newkirk residents voted 106 for the emergency levy and 29 against, 108 for the local support levy and 26 against, and 104 for the building fund levy and 31 against. Peckham residents included: emergency fund levy receiving 19 for and 5 against, 20 for and 5 against the local support levy, and 18 for and 7 against the building fund levy. Kaw City voters voted 28 for and 4 against the emergency, 26 for and 5 against the local support levy, and 27 for and 4 against the building fund levy. In Blackwell, the emergency fund levy received 339 votes for and 68 votes against, the local support levy received 334 for and 71 against, and the building fund levy received 345 for and 63 against. Voters in McCord passed the levies to include: 44 for and 9 against the emergency fund levy, 41 for and 12 against the local support levy, and 45 for and 8 against the building fund levy. Woodland residents included: emergency fund levy receiving 103 for and 13 against, 100 for and 16 against the local support levy, and 102 for and 15 against the building fund levy. All of these election results are unofficial, but will be declared official at 5 p.m. Friday. How They Voted In School ElectionPonca City School Board Here is how voters in the Ponca City Board of Education vote between Andrea Morriss and Don Nuzum voted: Morriss Nuzum Precinct Votes Rural 402 0 0 410 1 0 412 1 5 413 169 194 414 1 5 415 11 7 419 49 50 420 27 11 421 2 1 Ponca City 503 147 149 504 120 148 507 87 69 516 42 37 517 60 50 523 80 59 527 131 133 530 133 95 532 249 325 533 112 109 534 205 266 Noble County 104 0 0 Osage County 303 0 2 Absentees 31 34 TOTALS 1,672 1,756 Here is how local voters voted on the Ponca City Board of Education race between Marvin Clark and Donna Larrison. Larrison Clark Precinct Rural 402 0 0 410 0 1 412 2 3 413 166 197 414 2 4 415 3 10 419 40 62 420 19 16 421 2 1 Ponca City 503 132 156 504 119 147 507 78 77 516 35 44 517 65 51 523 60 84 527 120 142 530 93 132 532 281 286 533 99 119 534 231 240 Noble County 104 0 0 Osage County 303 14 10 Absentee 33 31 TOTALS 1.594 1,819 Community Pool Gets RenovationsBy S.L. DICKEY News Staff Writer The Community Pool at the YMCA is currently closed — a much needed shiny new coat of paint and better lighting are being installed. “We expect the pool to be closed about three weeks,” says Kelly Kay, director of the YMCA. “City workers are currently replacing the lighting and doing some roof repairs. When they are finished, we will begin the painting process.” The plug was pulled on the pool on Monday and the water is slowing draining out. It will be empty in about two more days. The water is being released slowly so as to not overload the sewer system. A scaffolding has been erected in the pool area. Workers are removing the current lighting and installing new fixtures. The scaffolding stretches to the ceiling of the indoor pool, about 10 meters high. “Every time we come to a cross beam in the ceiling we must take the top part of the scaffolding off,” relays Al Payne, City employee, as he points to the ceiling. “The scaffolding won’t roll underneath those beams, unless we take it off. Then we have to reattach it before removing and replacing the next light.” According to Kay, the YMCA has borrowed a high pressure washer from the City. When the lighting is completed, YMCA personnel will begin washing the pool surface, preparing it for paint. “It’s kinda like sandblasting the pool but only with water,” explains Kay. Once clean, the pool will be allowed to dry. A synthetic rubber-based paint will be used to cover the surface. The paint is white, but it looks blue when the pool is full of water. Painting a pool is much like painting a room — you start at one end and go to the other. The lane lines will be masked and painted black. Kay relayed that once the paint application began, it was important to paint the pool in one session. Members of the local Ponca City Sailfish Swim Team (PSST) have been asked to help with the painting process. While the painting is being done, work will also be taking place in the filter room below the pool. Cardinal Pools of Oklahoma City will be replacing the filter, heater and pump. The Po-Hi Swim Team and the PSST swimmers are currently practicing at the Conoco pool with the closing of the Community Pool. The pool was last painted four years ago. Keating Names Ponca Citians To State BoardOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Frank Keating has announced appointments to several state boards and commissions. Joe Kreger of Tonkawa was reappointed as Poet Laureate of Oklahoma to serve a term ending Jan. 1, 2001. Janis Ricks of Edmond was named Tuesday to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission to serve a term ending July 1, 2001, succeeding Patty Roloff. Senate confirmation is required. Don Ukens of Hooker, Jennifer Galvin of Bartlesville and Lee Paden of Tulsa were reappointed to the Environmental Quality Board to serve terms ending Jan. 31, 2004. Senate confirmation is required. Rick Hensley of Oklahoma City was named to the Board of Examiners in Optometry to serve a term ending Jan. 13, 2003, succeeding Dana Hieronymus. Steve Slawson of Edmond was named and Brent Cummings of Oklahoma City and Charles Davis of Norman were reappointed to the Commission on Marginally Producing Gas and Oil Wells to serve terms ending Dec. 13, 2001. Slawson succeeds John Taylor. Senate confirmation is required. Keating also named 29 people, including Richard Severance and Tim Burg of Ponca City, to serve on the State Workforce Investment Board. Each appointee will serve a term ending Jan. 13, 2003. Fortier Wants To Right Wrongs Of Oklahoma City BombingDENVER (AP) — Michael Fortier is asking a federal appeals court for a new sentencing hearing for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing, claiming he worked hard to help prosecutors convict Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. ‘‘Mr. Fortier devoted himself in preparing for the McVeigh and Nichols’ prosecutions without limitation, and he made an unwavering act of contrition at his sentencing,’’ his attorney, Michael McGuire, said in papers filed Tuesday. Fortier regrets his role in the bombing and will carry his actions in his conscience for the rest of his life, his attorney said in a brief to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The brief said the $200,000 fine and 12-year prison sentence are too stiff and should be reversed. Fortier said he rejected offers of a $2 million reward from an FBI agent and eventually cooperated with authorities to help solve the bombing. Fortier, who served in the Army with McVeigh and Nichols, pleaded guilty to failing to alert authorities in advance about the 1995 plot to bomb the Oklahoma City federal building. The blast killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. He also pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents and transporting stolen firearms that prosecutors said were sold to help pay for the bomb’s ingredients and the living expenses of McVeigh and Nichols. His attorney accused prosecutors of ignoring the stipulations for his role in the bombing that led to the plea-bargain. Prosecutors told the appeals court last month that Fortier deserves no additional consideration for a reduced sentence because he took an active part in the worst terrorist attack on American soil. Fortier claimed the judge who sentenced him should have used guidelines for involuntary manslaughter instead of felony murder. History Awards Nominations Deadline April 1Oklahoma history students will be recognized by the Oklahoma Historical Society this spring at the annual meeting in Ponca City. The students will be honored with the Joseph Thoburn Award and Arrell M. Gibson certificates of excellence, according to Bruce Joseph of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Selection of the Thoburn Award winner will be based on Gibson nominations received from school principals during the school year, said Joseph, who coordinates the Historical Society program. The deadline for nominations will be April 1, 1999. Each school is eligible to receive one Gibson Award per history class each semester. Joseph said a nomination by a principal should include the nominee’s name, age, school, grade level, address, names of parents and a brief recommendation. It also should include a description of each student’s accomplishments. All nominees receive the Gibson Award, Joseph said. The Thoburn Award winner will be given a special plaque during the Historical Society’s annual meeting April 22-24 in Ponca City. Runners-up will receive special certificates. A panel of judges will select the winners. Judges have the option of reviewing materials listed in nominations. All nominations should be sent to Bruce Joseph, Oklahoma Historical Society, 2100 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105. For information, contact Joseph at (405) 522-5236, or e-mail at bej@hotmail.com. New 101 Ranch Book Premiere Will Be in Ponca City March 27On Feb. 5, nationally acclaimed author Michael Wallis attended a meeting with officials of the 101 Ranch Old Timers Association at Brace Books and More here in Ponca City. The association president, Jean Evans of Marland; vice-president Jerry Murphey of Corpus Christi, Texas; board member Ruth Murphey and secretary Linda Rennie joined store owner Jerry Brace in conferring with author Wallis on the March 27 release of his new book. The new book is titled, “The Real Wild West-The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West.” It deals with one of Ponca City’s most notable Old West landmarks and the family dynasty that ran it. Due to this historical connection, Ponca City has been chosen for the initial unveiling of the new volume. Researched over the past ten years, Wallis’ new book is described by St. Martin Press of New York City as achieving in nonfiction what Larry McMurty’s “Lonesome Dove” did for fiction in 1985. Members of the Ponca City based 101 Ranch Old Timers and Collectors Associations have assisted Wallis in his research efforts to write the new book. Ponca City’s Brace Books and the 101 Ranch O.T.A. will host the author’s first official book signing at the original site of the historic 101 ranch on March 27. This is the opening date for a national promotion tour for the author. The 101 Old Timers Association has endorsed Brace Books as the organization’s official source for first edition copies of the book signed by the author. A percentage of each book sold during the event will go to the 101 Ranch O.T.A. to help fund the non-profit organization’s efforts to recognize and preserve the memory of the Ranch and the men and women who worked there. According to Jerry Brace, the store is taking advance orders for “The Real Wild West” and guarantees first edition copies which can be signed by the author on March 27 and 28 when he visits Ponca City again. A full slate of public events are planned for March 27 at the 101 Ranch site located southwest of Ponca City on Oklahoma 156. Through the efforts of the 101 Ranch Old Timers and Collectors Association the Ranch site has been turned into an attractive roadside park. Plans are being made to provide Indian Fancy Dancers, stagecoach rides, an authentic Indian tee-pee, live music along with food and beverages at the 101 Ranch site during the event. Brace Books will be on hand selling the new 101 Ranch book and author Wallis will be present to sign them. Weather permitting the planned hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 7 p.m. that evening a public reception for Wallis who is the author of other popular non-fiction books including “Route 66: The Mother Road,” “the Story of Frank Phillips,” “Oklahoma Crossroads,” and Pretty Boy: The Life and Times of Charles Arthur Floyd” among other best sellers, will be held at the Marland Mansion chapel. 101 Ranch memorabilia will be on display by members of the 101 Ranch O.T.A. at both the old ranch site event and at the reception. According to O.T.A. vice president Jerry Murphey, owners of 101 Ranch items are invited to bring their items out for authentication and a free appraisal. The 101 Ranch Old Timer’s Association is planning to invite Oklahoma Gov. and Mrs. Frank Keating along with other area officials to the ranch site event. Along with a number of other awards, Wallis’ work has been nominated for the Pulitzer prize on three occasions along with a nomination to receive the National Book Award. On March 13 he will be presented a lifetime achievement award at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City by the Oklahoma Center for the book. His new book, “The Real Wild West-The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West,” is the Tulsa resident’s 10th non-fiction book. Leadership Class Sponsoring Blood DriveBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Preparations are currently under way for the Valentine’s Day blood drive sponsored by the 1999 Leadership Ponca City Class. “We thought Valentine’s Day would be an appropriate time for people to give a gift from the heart — the gift of life,” says Leadership Class member Lana Jones. “We wanted to do what we could to help the local blood bank, the community and those in our area that are or might become in need of blood.” The blood drive is scheduled for Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Home National Bank Board Room at Second Street and Grand Avenue. The blood collected benefits not only Ponca City citizens but those throughout the state of Oklahoma. “What some people don’t realize is that we are an independent, regional, not-for-profit blood collection center and the exclusive supplier of blood for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, the St. Joseph Cancer Center and the Outpatient Surgical Center,” says Oklahoma Blood Institute Manager Pixie Rowland. “All the blood we collect stays here in Oklahoma.” The blood drive is seen as an important project by those sponsoring the event. “We think this is a very important community project and one we are proud to be a part of,” says Leadership Class member Brad Baumert. “I encourage everyone to come out and give a pint!” The need for blood is continual, however the Sooner State blood supply is currently in better shape than many states. “There is a critical need for blood across the country. The blood supply is so low in Texas that some hospitals are having to cancel non-emergency surgeries,” Rowland said. “We in Oklahoma are in good shape and as long as donors keep coming in we’ll remain that way.” According to Rowland, a person must be at least 17 years old, weigh 105 pounds and be in relatively good health in order to donate blood. There is no sign up list so everyone is not only encouraged to donate but are welcome as well. “Some people are fearful of giving blood, but it is a very painless process,” Jones says. “And of course all chickens are accepted — the human kind that is.” Floods Push Conservation Back a StepBy Mark Galvin News Staff Writer NEWKIRK — In Kay County, where fertile farmland fills the floodplains, the latest in big ideas about erosion control may be to stop with all the big ideas. Last fall, after long and heavy rains across Kansas caused major flooding along the Chikaskia and Salt Fork rivers in parts of Kay County, at least one soil conservationist here started reassessing the methods used to protect area farms and crops near the riverbeds. Dick Zetterberg says it’s time to basically forego the bulldozers and backhoes in many areas and go back to native grasses and trees. Zetterberg is soil conservationist for the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), which serves county landowners via the Kay County Conservation District office in Newkirk. He said, “There’s no sense in letting the silt from our land go down the Chikaskia River and into the Salt Fork and down to Keystone Lake. If you farm to the edge of the waterway, it’s the difference between silt in the water system or, if you have a buffer strip, keeping the silt trapped in the grass.” The service and the conservation district have been working for years to help farmers grow crops on as much of their land as possible, often devising solutions where flat terrain and shallow rivers make solutions tricky or even impossible, Zetterberg said. Solutions frequently have involved structures such as dams and dikes to hold back flood waters and such as pipe drops to reduce erosion by directing flow more manageably. Zetterberg said even though the farmers in Kay County are very good conservationists, a major flood like last fall’s can quickly illustrate how temporary some ideas can be. He remarked, “With technology — in the United States in general — how do we solve problems? We build huge dams — Kaw Dam, the Tennessee Valley Authority — and hey, we can! We will! It’s always been an engineering solution. “We’ve tried to bulldoze enough dirt and tried to fix (a problem) that way, when maybe we should have said back then, ‘Let’s look at it a little differently — maybe this should go back to grass in here.’ “I guess you’d say we’ve tried to fix it with just engineering, instead of working with nature a little bit. We’re learning that you can control things for a while, but Mother Nature has a way of taking things back. “The convenience factor of equipment and technology possibly started to outweigh the factor that we’re starting to damage the land,” Zetterberg said. Resource Conservationist Lan-ny Miller at the NRCS technical office in Perry said some of the most productive farmland is the land most at risk from the elements. “You take a calculated risk whenever you remove the native vegetation from an area,” Miller said. When land areas are described in soil surveys as frequently flooded, he said, it means “some time in the history of the location it’s going to receive an overflow. “It doesn’t mean the farmer shouldn’t farm there. It’s a risk he has to take (because) farming is a gamble at the best, and even more of a gamble in the bottomland,” he said. For Zetterberg, the relatively new thought of controlling erosion by planting combinations of trees and grasses along waterways adjacent to farmland sounded odd at first. The buffers — strips of vegetation between the farmland and the waterway to trap sediment before it washes away — “are getting a lot of attention lately,” Zetterberg said. “I suppose it’s been about five or more years ago they started talking about buffers and more buffers and at first we were like, “What are you talking about?’ “But instead of going out there and channelizing the river — getting out the backhoes and the dozers and building a great big river channel and building dikes and all that — we’re now often saying, ‘Put it to grass.’ “Sometimes that’s a hard sell to a farmer, because they are out there trying to make a living. “But the small areas we’re talking about — a lot of times those are the exact areas where they don’t even raise a crop. The flood comes through there and destroys that portion of the crop so really they’re not losing that much. “This is probably some very, very productive soil down here so in certain years when they do get a crop its probably pretty good, but in the long run, you know, those good crops don’t average out enough to make up the difference,” Zetterberg said. In getting back to basics, it’s still important to follow the USDA soil survey completed for Kay County in the 1960s and that should always be the first step when assessing solutions to land problems, he said. The research completed then shows that some areas along rivers, despite high fertility, are unsuitable for cultivation. “It’s a flood plain,” he said. “It’s supposed to flood because that’s its function, so you need to manage it accordingly. “From Newkirk west, it’s almost all cultivated ground. When you put it all in cultivation, it makes a difference. “They farmed that ground for years without these problems and now they have them. It’s just weather cycles,” he said. “You kind of compromise with Mother Nature a little bit, and that’s just what conservation is, as opposed to preservation, where you don’t do anything to the land. “Conservation is the wise use of a resource and there are parts of it that you can’t use as intensively.” Farming is considered intensive, he said. Soil Survey Still a Good GuideReal estate people have always emphasized the importance of “location, location, location.” That’s also true in sections of farmland across Kay County, where some of the most fertile soil is the most prone to be washed away. The USDA’s soil survey completed for Kay County in 1967 should always be the first step when assessing solutions to land problems, according to soil conservationist Dick Zetterberg of the NRCS. The research shows that some areas along rivers, despite high fertility, are rated unsuitable for cultivation. Some of the best of the county’s farmland falls into the category known as Port soils. According to the survey, the Port series consists of deep, loamy, fertile soils on flood plains of the Chikaskia River, Salt Fork. Arkansas River, and Deer Creek. It occurs in two ways — either as Port silt loam (Ps) or as Port soils, frequently flooded (Pf). Port silt loam (0 to 1 percent slopes) (Ps). — This deep soil on bottom lands is highly valued for farming. It is easily tilled and is only slightly, if at all, damaged by flooding. Erosion is not likely. Response to management is good. The soils of this unit are fertile and highly productive. Port soils, frequently flooded (0 to 2 percent slopes) (Pf). — These soils generally occupy long, narrow areas on low first bottoms adjacent to the Chikaskia River. They vary considerably from place to place and from time to time because new material is deposited by the frequent floods, which vary in intensity. The surface layer is mainly silt loam but is fine sandy loam and silty clay loam in some places. These frequently flooded soils are high in natural fertility. Because these soils are frequently flooded, yields are generally much lower than those on Port silt loam. They occur mostly along the Chikaskia River. The soils of this unit are not well suited to cultivation. Port soils can produce high yields of almost all crops commonly grown in the county, but damaging floods are frequent and prevent economical production of crops. The Kay County Conservation District in Newkirk makes the soil survey and information available free to the public. Several Honored at Annual Shidler BanquetBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor SHIDLER — An evening of awards, entertainment and fellowship made up the annual Shidler Chamber of Commerce banquet held Saturday night at the Oklahoma Jubilee headquarters. Although it was a chilly and wet evening attendance was good. The most prestigious award was presented by Bill Brown, president, to Raymond Fields. Fields worked for Phillips for 20 years and currently is employed by Calumet Oil. He was recognized for his willingness to help at Chamber events and for portraying Santa Claus in the Christmas parade, visiting the elderly and the homebound in Shidler and Grainola. Among the distinguished guests were Mayor and Mrs. Bob Jackson and State Senator J. Berry Harrison, Fairfax. Area Chambers represented at the event were Tonkawa, Blackwell, Kaw City and Newkirk. John White presented the Teacher of the Year Award to Timothy Frazier. The Chamber Member of the Year was presented to Pauline Allred. Named as Senior Citizens of the year were Gerald and Elizabeth Treat. Policeman Denton Snow received the Leadership Award, and Charles Braman was the recipient of the Yard of the Year Award. Bill Brown will again serve as president in 1999. Other officers are Mollie Bivin, vice president; Avonelle White, secretary; Barbara Vann, treasurer, and Marion Pritchett, receptionist. The 1999 directors are Joe Rash, Sherry Brown, Todd Roe, Royce Shieldnight, Pauline Allred, and Billy Brown. Entertainment for the evening was by “Naughty Nelle,” aka Becky Doenges Dillion, and “Flossie,” aka LaDonna Payton, hostesses at Prairie Song, a Frontier Village Museum built, owned and operated by Kenneth and Marilyn Tate at Dewey near Bartlesville. Dillion is music director of the Bartlesville Church of God and has been performing at Prairie Song for five years. Payton sang and helped Dillion with a comedy skit. The program also included audience participation. The invocation was by Manny Loveall. Varsity Cheerleaders Honored on Senior NightSix Po-Hi varsity senior cheerleaders were honored Jan. 26 at a basketball game dedicated to Po-Hi seniors. Shea Conner is the daughter of Dale and Sheila Conner. She has been a member of varsity cheerleading for five years and is a three-year All-American. She has been on the honor roll for five years and listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.” Shea plans to attend college and is interested in sports nutrition or physical therapy. Romi Foreman is the daughter of June and Gary Foreman. She has been a cheerleader for five years and an All-American for three years. She is also an All-State Cheerleader this year. Romi plays basketball and tennis. She is a State Champion in tennis and has hopes of playing in college. She is a member of “Who’s Who in Academics and Sports,” on the honor roll and a member of the National Honor Society. Melissa McCoy, daughter of Buddy and Becky McCoy, has been a member of varsity cheerleading for four years, is a three-year All-American nominee and one year All-American. She has been a member of Fran’s Dance and Gym Studio for 11 years and has won 1996 Sr. Miss Acrobat, 1997 Sr. Miss Lyrical of Oklahoma, 1998 3rd Runner-up Sr. Miss Lyrical and two-year member of AAU Power Tumbling. She’s listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” and plans to attend college. Katie Hampton is the daughter of Scott and Deanna Hampton. She has been a cheerleader for four years and has been recognized as an All-American nominee during three of the four years that she has been a cheerleader. She has been named and recognized in the “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” for four years and has maintained a 3.0 grade point average. She has been on the honor roll all three years in high school. She plans to attend NOC and go on to OSU to further her education. She plans to major in the medical field or in the business department. Whitney Frederick, daughter of Norris and Sue Frederick, has been a varsity cheerleader for four years and a two-year All-American. She was one of three girls asked to try out for the NCA Staff, which is a big honor in cheerleading, but was unable to attend due to injuries. Her future plans are to attend the University of Central Oklahoma, but is undecided on her major. She is interested in counseling young teens or relationships. Ashley Roussel is the daughter of Keith and Sheika Roussel. She has been a varsity cheerleader for four years and was named an All-American. Ashley has lettered in cross-country, cheerleading, tennis and academics. She has been recognized in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” and is on the honor roll. She plays number one singles for the Po-Hi tennis team, is ranked 8th in Oklahoma and in the top 25 in the five state regional United States Tennis Association tennis rankings. She plans to attend a liberal arts college and is considering several scholarships to play tennis in college. 4-H’ers Succeed At County RallyTONKAWA — Kay County 4-H’ers fared well last weekend during the annual rally, which puts kids from beginners to seniors in front of audiences to gain experience and to learn something and to try to have fun. It’s one of the reasons why 4-H’ers are so well-rounded. Results of the county rally are as follows: BEGINNING (9-10) Individual Presentations First place, Megan McMillen, Heir Borne 4-H, “Peanuts Save the Farmer,” and second place, Katie Holman, Kildare 4-H, “Peanuts Fun and Nutritious.” Team Presentations First place, Chad Courtney and Jaron Soulek, OK Okies 4-H, “Here’s The Beef: Folklore to Facts” JUNIOR (11-12) Individual Presentations First Place, Kelle Otto, Kildare 4-H, A Piece of the Pyramid; second place, Bradley Schneeberger, Kildare 4-H, Butterfly Stollen Bread; third place, Heather Schneeberger, Kildare 4-H, Essence of Peanuts; fourth place, Niki McMillen, Heir Borne 4-H, Exotic Birds, and fifth place, Joel Bolay, Heir Borne 4-H, A Bug’s Life. Team Presentations First place, Scotty and Jacob Dorl, Newkirk Go Getters 4-H, Taco Ring. INTERMEDIATE (13-14) Individual Presentations First place, Garrett Bowers, Kildare 4-H, Wood; second place, Ross Kubik, Newkirk Go Getters 4-H, Care and Handling of Guns, and third place, Jay Soulek, OK Okies 4-H, Farm Safety. Team Presentations First place, Randi Price and Katee Cicarella, OK Okies 4-H, Cheerleading 101, and second place, Shawn Alley and Shawn Cavanough, Kay County Mounties 4-H, Parts of a Gun and the Safe Ways to Use It. SENIOR (15 AND OVER) Individual Speeches First place, Emily Lewis, Heir Borne 4-H, We Were Listening, and second place, Leah Bolay, Heir Borne 4-H, Reaching the World. Individual Presentations First place, Emily Lewis, Heir Borne 4-H, Sunburst Coffee Cake; second place, Chassie McMillen, Heir Borne 4-H, Bread Undercover; third place, Stacie Schneeberger, Kildare 4-H, Secrets to Homemade Bread; fourth place, Tyler Klumpp, Kildare 4-H, Mini Cinnamon Rolls, and fifth place, Kaycee Brandon, Kildare 4-H, Breads. Team Presentations First place, Amanda Brown and Leah Bolay, Heir Borne 4-H, Safety and First Aid. Area CalendarFebruary 3-February 28 “Three Sculptors: Metal.Paper. Wood” art exhibit, 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during evening and weekend performances in the NPAC, free admission, Eleanor Hays Gallery of Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa. February 10 1998 Cotton Crop Review by Oklahoma State University Extension Cotton Production Specialists, 1:30 p.m., Kay County Electric Cooperative Educational Room, Blackwell. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, 7 p.m., at the Braden Community Center. February 11 First Lutheran Women’s Guild Annual Valentine Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, adults $5, pre-school $1.50, proceeds for church organ fund, AAL matching funds. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’, Ponca City. February 12 Byron Berline, Bluegrass Fiddler, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council and Conoco, free admission. February 13 Bingo, Chili/Stew Dinner, 6 p.m., Burbank Town Hall, proceeds to help Burbank Volunteer Fire Department Expansion, sponsored by Burbank Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Gary Puckett Valentine’s Concert, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, Ponca City. February 15 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, Ponca City, call Beth Wright, 765-6738 for additional information. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Speaker James Knight, Insurance and Medicare Issues for Ostomates, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room. February 16 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-in, Ponca City, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Kaw Lake Association Board of Directors, noon, Golden Corral, Ponca City. February 19-20 “Belles,” spring play, 8 p.m., Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, $5 adults, $2 students. February 20 Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to World War II Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C. February 21 “Belles,” spring play, 2 p.m., Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, $5 adults, $2 students. February 22 Tall Grass Prairie Preserve Slide Show, 7 p.m., downstairs Ponca City Library, public invited, for more information Mary McIntyre 918-585-1117. February 23 The Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra and the Ponca City Civic Chorus combined concert, conducted by Dineo Heilmann and Marie Beyer, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, Ponca City. February 25-27 “Belles,” spring play, 8 p.m., Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, $5 adults, $2 students. February 27 Northern Foundation Invitational Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Maverick Cafeteria, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. March 1 Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35, U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa, more information 765-3164. March 4 Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information 762-9053 or 762-7360. March 9 McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station at Keeler Road and U.S. 60. March 11 Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’, Ponca City. March 13 Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to rehab program. March 16 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-in, Ponca City. Kaw Lake Association, noon, Kay Electric, Blackwell. DEATHSIsaac Lynn Clubb Isaac Lynn ClubbKAW CITY — Isaac Lynn “Ikie” Clubb, Long Beach, Calif., resident, died Jan. 29, 1999, at the Kaiser Hospital in Harbor City, Calif. He was 74. Ikie Lynn was born Sept. 15, 1924. He was the son of I.M. “Ike” and Laura A. (Rutherford) Clubb. He grew up in Kaw City and attended school there and in Ponca City. In 1942, he made his residence in Long Beach and became a professional photographer. He later owned and operated a charter deep-sea fishing boat until his retirement. He continued to enjoy fishing with his friends for a number of years. Surviving are one son, Stephen Lynn Clubb of Grants Pass, Ore.; two daughters, Cheryl Richendollar of Portland, Ore., and Toni Kathleen DelGuidice of Mammoth Lake, Calif.; four grandchildren, Jason Clubb of Long Beach, Calif., and Cameron, Stephanie and Allison Clubb of Grants Pass, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Glen (Madelyn) Conklin of Ponca City; three nieces, Annette Pittman of Ponca City, Glenda Sue Noval of Pembrook Pines, Fla., and Cindy Carter of Bartlesville; and one nephew, Bill Conklin of Ponca City. Ikie was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Paula Ruth Lovett; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Clubb Cross. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City with the Rev. Richard Leonard officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Ikie Lynn Clubb’s name to the Kaw City Museum P.O. Box 56 Kaw City, OK 74641. paid obituary Maxine HiltonMaxine Hilton, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, at her home. She was 84. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday Feb. 12, 1999, at the Resthaven memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Kip Wright, pastor, Albright United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born Feb. 2, 1915, in Osage County she was one of eight children born to Walter and Iona (Musgrove) Colvin. She attended school in Osage County and attended high school in Ralston. On June 25, 1932, she was married to William Harold Hilton. The couple made their home in Ralston until 1938. They had two children, Norman Ray Hilton and Shirley Hannah Hilton. They moved to Ponca City in 1938 and Mrs. Hilton worked for the Continental Oil Co. for 25 years before retiring in 1968. She liked to crochet and made afghans. She also enjoyed studying the Bible and history books, and watching baseball and football on TV. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Remy of Anaheim, Calif.; four sisters, Jean Stavinsky of Ponca City, Elizabeth Lickliter of Newkirk, Aline Titus of Ponca City, and Johnnye Hyde of West Covina, Calif.; five grandchildren, David Ray Hilton of Durant, Nick Hilton of Arkansas City, Kan., Teresa Moses of Ponca City, and William Remy and Richard Remy, both of Anaheim, Calif.; five great-grandchildren; and her close double-cousin, Wilma Dee Wilcox of Tulsa. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William; a son, Norman; one sister and two brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Lori Hodges, Pioneer Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 111 Ponca City, OK 74602. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon on Friday. The family will be at 505 Linwood. paid obituary Ouida Lee NashOuida Lee “Johnnie” Nash, longtime Ponca City resident, went home to be with her Lord Monday afternoon, Feb. 8, 1999, after a long and miracle filled battle with cancer. The funeral service will be held at the Foursquare Gospel Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 1999, with the Rev. Blaine Herron, pastor, and the Rev. Jack Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Casket bearers will be Charles Cole, Rodney Colwell, Scott Seals, Wade George, Billy Naden, and Bob Randol. Born Sept. 17, 1931 in Konawa, Okla., she was the daughter of James Amos and Mattie Marie (Ballmann) Martin. On Oct. 21, 1955, she was married to Arthur Lee Nash in Ponca City. The couple made their home in many places due to her husband’s military service. After his retirement from the service in 1971, they returned to Ponca City. She worked at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and was employed as director of housekeeping and clean linen at Blackwell Regional Blackwell Regional Hospital from 1972 until moving to Tulsa in 1990. She worked for St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa until returning to Ponca City in 1993. Mrs. Nash was then employed with Shawn Manor Nursing Home as director of housekeeping and maintenance until ill health forced her to retire in 1997. Johnnie enjoyed hard work, her children and grandchildren, fishing and cross stitch. Surviving are three daughters, Edna Johnson of the home, and Melinda Roseberry and April Wright, both of Ponca City; one son, Amos “Buddy” Nash of Kildare; four sisters, Marie Tigert of Davis, Eva Jane Farley and June Martin, both of Arkansas City, Kan., and Imogene Jolly of El Paso, Texas; four brothers, Jack Martin of Davis, Jerry Martin of Calumet, and George Martin and Billy Martin, both of Ponca City; her mother-in-law, Pearl Garrett of Ponca City; her sister-in-law, Wanda McClelland of Ponca City; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one brother, Thomas. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, Inc., 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Lung Research, 824 N.E. Thirteenth St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104. The family will be at 3097 Holmes Road. paid obituary Robert L. MooreRobert L. Moore, DDS, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, at his home. He was 83. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Denny G. Hook, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Inurnment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no viewing, however the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Dr. Moore was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Kingfisher to George Everett and Sadie Jane (Cooper) Moore. On Oct. 31, 1936, he married Pauline Marie Strunk in Kingfisher, She preceded him in death May 20, 1995. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Kansas City Dental College in 1940. Upon graduation, Dr. Moore established a 54-year career in dentistry in Ponca City, retiring in 1994. During World War II, he served three years as a dentist in the U.S. Medical Corps. Dr. Moore was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Oklahoma Dental Association, the American Dental Association and a charter member of the Ponca City Country Club. He held memberships in the American Legion Huff Minor Post No. 14 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dr. Moore was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Adkar Shrine Temple. He enjoyed wood working and antique collecting. He also enjoyed jewelry design and repair. He was a bird enthusiast. He is survived by his son, Everett L. Moore of Winfield, Kan.; sister, Dorothy Villazana of Arkansas City, Kan.; granddaughter, Ann Kathleen Jackson of Ponca City; and three grandsons, Mark T. Moore of Winchester, Va., Timothy G. Moore of Richmond, Va., and Thomas K. Moore of Durham, N.C. In addition to his wife and parents, a son, George Robert Moore M.D., preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Ponca City Humane Society, P.O. Box 2311, Ponca City, OK 74602. paid obituary Services PendingJanie JohnsonNEWKIRK — Janie Johnson, longtime Newkirk resident, died early this morning, Feb. 10, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 86. Arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk. FuneralsThursdayMildred AllmonFuneral to be at 2 p.m. at Eastern Heights Christian Church in Ponca City. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSChili & Stew Dinner Set — A Bingo, Chili and Stew Dinner has been scheduled for Feb. 13, weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. in the Burbank Town Hall. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. $5 a card per person to play all night, concession stand available. Proceeds will go to help the Burbank Volunteer Fire Department expansion project. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Burbank Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Head Country, One half bar-b-q chicken with choice of vegeta- bles, $3.95, Thursday, 4-? p.m. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Soccer League to Meet — CSASA men’s spring season soccer league meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 15 at the Ponca City Library Programming Room. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Chili Supper & Bake Sale — A Chili or Frito Pie Supper with dessert and drink is scheduled at the Kaw City Christian Church, across the street from the Post Office, on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. A Bake Sale and Craft Sale are also scheduled as part of the fun on that day. All proceeds will go to the Christian Church for their building fund. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the day. Cost will be $5 for adults, and children, $2. Gold Plated golf balls $9.95. Can be used on the putting green. Great Valentine gift for him or her. Christy’s, 3005 North 14th. Open everyday. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of South Elm Street at 12:53 p.m. Tuesday that a 25-year-old man was being held on a city warrant. De La Hoya faces his toughest opponent Ike Quartey. Don’t miss this one on Pay Per View, Saturday, February 13th, at 8:00 p.m. Call Cable ONE at 762-6684 for your ring side seat! adv. Grass Fire — The Communications Center received a report at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday that a grass fire was burning at the intersection of Hubbard Road and Pleasantview Road. One unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and handled the situation. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Burglary — A man from the 4200 block of West North Avenue reported a burglary of an auto to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:21 p.m. Tuesday. The call was transferred to the Kay County Sheriff’s Department. Being Relocated, or in town for a short time? We have homes available by the month or longer. All homes are full furnished with appliances, furniture, linens, pots and pans. Inclusive of cable, local phone, and utilities. Please call 580-762-7980 or 580-718-0681. adv. Grand Larceny — A person from the 700 block of North Second Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 2:51 p.m. Tuesday to see an officer. An officer handled a grand larceny report from the victim. Accident — A motorist reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday that a hit-and-run accident had occurred at the intersection of East Central Avenue and South Seventh Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The victim’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 1200 block of West Broadway Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:03 p.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Legion Auxiliary to Meet — The American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Past presidents are urged to be present. The group will discuss the 1999 Calendar and the Sulphur Veterans Center. The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Tax Commission Office (Tag Of- fice) will be closed Wednesday, February 10, 1999. If you should have any questions please cal the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building at: 762-8104. adv. Healing Program — “Natural Healing 101” is a program, open to the public, being presented Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand. Mickey Stavinsky, Ombudsman volunteer for the NODA Area Agency on Aging, will give the program. Lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. at a cost of $1.75 or donation for age 60 and older, and $3 for those under 60. Reservations for the meal are required and should be made 24 hours in advance by calling 767-1620. Stavinsky has attended the School of Natural Healing in Tulsa, working toward a master’s degree. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and week- end DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday, February 18th, and Saturday, February 19th, starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for res- ervations and information. adv. Bean Feed and Clinic — The American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, will hold a Veterans Health Benefit Clinic 6:30 p.m. Thursday, with a Bean Feed to be held prior to the clinic from 5 to 6 p.m. All veterans are encouraged to attend, and family and friends are welcome. For additional information, call 765-1367 or 765-9073. 1/2 Off-Winter at the new location: men’s, plus, maternity, kids, retro too- Back on the Rack. 3rd and Grand. adv. Money Missing — A business in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:59 a.m. Tuesday that some money was missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pamper Your Valentine and give her a lasting memory of your love. See our selection of rings, necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry. Also, we carry heart-shaped soaps, candles, and other fragranced Sweet Home products. Create your own gift basket. Call or come by Her Majesty’s Gems, 420 South 14th, 762- 2466. Hours Tuesday-Friday 11-2, Sunday 1:30-3:30. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 3500 block of Springwood at 8:21 a.m. Tuesday that a 23-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear. Vehicle Stolen — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday to report that his vehicle had been stolen from Washington Street. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Graffiti — An employee at Peter Pan Cleaners, 1504 East Prospect Avenue, reported at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday that some graffiti had been found on the building. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Winter Blowout sale at the Caboose. 118 S. 1st Street. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:24 a.m. Tuesday that a 43-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Jim Bowen Construction - Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday that a 40-year-old man and a 28-year-old man were each being held on Kay County warrants for possession of marijuana. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1500 block of South Ninth Street at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday that a 22-year-old man was being held for forgery, knowingly concealing stolen property, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Valentine Salad Luncheon, Thursday, February 11, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Adults $5. Preschool $1.50. Public invited. adv. Forgery — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:11 p.m. Tuesday that a report of forgery had been taken at Miller Market, 900 South Fourth Street. Camera Repairs previously at Graham Photo, now at Creative Photography. Call (580)767-1433.adv. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:04 a.m. Wednesday from a person in the 900 block of North Second Street reporting a disturbance. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a 32-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery. Deer Hit — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday that a deer had been hit by a vehicle in the 1100 block of North Pecan Road, and there was debris on the roadway. Two other officers assisted and information was logged that a subject in the suspected vehicle returned and picked up the deer. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, pa- tios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Windows Broken — A man from the 400 block of South Peachtree Street reported at 5:44 p.m. Tuesday that some windows had been broken at the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fight — A clerk at Guest Inn, 407 South Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:41 a.m. Wednesday that some subjects were fighting in one of the rooms. Two officers were assigned and a 48-year-old man was held for assaulting an officer. Abandoned Bicycles — A woman from the 1000 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:26 a.m. Wednesday that some dogs were barking in the area and an officer was requested to check on the activity. Two officers were assigned and located two abandoned bicycles in the 700 block of North Union. The bikes were taken to the police department. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2400 block of North Union Street that two subjects were being held. One was a 19-year-old man being held for DUI, transporting an open container, minor in possession and defective equipment. A 35-year-old man was held for public intoxication. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, reported at 2:01 a.m. Wednesday that a subject in a vehicle had left south bound without paying for $12.64 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:16 p.m. Tuesday from a woman in the 300 block of South Thirteenth Street that an accident had occurred and one vehicle left the scene. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. WWF St. Valentine’s Day Massacre! Don’t miss this action- packed extravaganza. Coming to Pay Per View Sunday, February 14th at 7:00 p.m. Order early, call Cable ONE at 762-6684. adv. LIFESTYLESHospice Stamp Design Symbolic Hospice Stamp Design SymbolicThe United States Postal Service (USPS) today issued its newest commemorative first-class $.33 stamp, in recognition of the 3,000 hospices, 25,000 professionals, and more than 100,000 volunteers that have made hospice increasingly the quality end-of-life choice for Americans. The "Hospice Care” stamp design is a butterfly over a home, symbolizing life’s journey to its final stage. More than 100 million of these stamps will be issued, and are available, starting today, at every post office in the country. “This stamp presents an opportunity, both nationally and locally, to share the message that dying well, surrounded by friends and loved ones, is an option available to all Americans,” notes National Hospice Organization president, Karen Davie. “We could not be more grateful to the United States Post Office for their generosity in dedicating talent and resources to salute all those associated with the hospice movement,” says Melody Lahann, Administrative Director of Hospice of Ponca City. “The end of human life remains one of the most sensitive subjects for discussion, but increased public education on hospice is a healthy and constructive way to let people know they do have options that give them more control over their final days,” she adds. “The USPS receives about 40,000 requests a year for commemorative stamps, so this is a very selective process,” says US. Postmaster General William J. Henderson. “We felt that on many levels, hospice services are something that Americans need to know more about. We hope this helps raise that awareness,” he adds. As more Americans live longer, managing the end of life has become increasingly a subject for families to plan together. In fact, a nationwide Gallup poll conducted in 1996 for the National Hospice Organization showed that when asked to name their greatest fear associated with death, respondents most cited “being a burden to family and friends,” ranking even above “fear of pain.” Hospice care in the United States was developed in the 1970s by those looking for a way to combine the benefits of modern medicine with the dignity of the natural dying process, connecting the terminally ill with their friends and family in a warm, friendly environment, such as the home or a home-like environment. Since that time, more than one million Americans have used a hospice. Lahann says, “Hospice professionals and volunteers accept death as a natural part of life, seeking neither to hasten nor prolong the dying process — in short, to help terminally ill patients live out their final days in dignity, and without the fear of dying in pain and alone, and outside the sometimes expensive, sterile, and intimidating surroundings of a hospital.” While hospices originally treated primarily cancer patients, those with heart and kidney disease, AIDS, and Alzheimer’s disease comprise a significant portion of hospice users. Medical care provided by hospices includes skilled nursing, home health aides, medical equipment and supplies, and prescriptions related to the terminal illness. Hospices not only manage medical care and answer to emotional and spiritual needs, but also provide support services such as bereavement programs, memorial services, and counseling. Hospice of Ponca City provides continuing contact and support for family and friends for at least 15 months following the death of a loved one. Hospice is not associated with any particular religious affiliation and serves patients regardless of age, gender, nationality, race, sexual orientation, diagnosis, or ability to pay. The staff and volunteers help make life more meaningful for individuals in their final stages of life and place a premium on involving the loved one’s family, friends, and associates throughout the process. The “Hospice Care” stamp represents a celebration of 25 years of improving the way people are cared for at the end of their lives and is dedicated to all who have been served by hospices, and the professionals and volunteers who make hospice increasingly the choice of those who wish personalized, high quality end-of-life care. Charlotte Streeter Marries Don Parsons at WoodlandsWoodlands Christian Church was the setting Feb. 6, 1999, for the wedding of Charlotte Streeter and Donald Parsons. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Marilyn Merle, associate minister, and the Rev. Leland Petersen, assistant minister at the church, at 2 p.m. Peace lilies and yellow chrysanthemums were used as decorations in the sanctuary and reception room. Following a Caribbean cruise, the couple is residing at 2016 Meadowbrook. Marilyn Merle sang “Two Trusting Jesus” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Nancy Kruckeberg was pianist, and attending the guest book were Kindra Davis and Erin Denison. Attending the bride were Kris Denison and Merlene Denison and the bridegroom’s attendants were K. Mac Parsons of Brandon, Fla., and Paul Hosman. Serving as ushers were Joel Denison, Ty Davis, Tony Black, and Charles Hunt. The bride was given in marriage in the name of her children and family by her son, Bill Denison, and daughter, Keri Davis. The bride carried a bouquet of yellow roses and, following tradition, she wore her mother’s cameo as something old, and her blue garter was a gift from Vickie and Ray Alley. Dolores and Duncan Kimmel hosted the reception at the church with Mrs. Kimmel making the wedding cakes. Assistants were Carol Evatt, Margaret Hosman, Sheila and David Hunt, Sharon and Duane Hunt. Guests included the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Suggs, and aunts, Lillian Capeheart, Mae Baughman and Myrtis Tucker. Also attending was Miss Amy Lewis. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beall of Tonkawa; Tony Black of Stillwater; Mrs. J. W. Bragg of Amarillo, Texas; Cecil Butcher of Tulsa; Larry Butcher of Arlington, Va.; the Rev. and Mrs. Steve Chambers, Shannon, Jenna and Gregory of Arkansas City, Kan. Also Khris Denison of Stillwater; Gary Jordan of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Kevin Mashburn and Regan of Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Jay McLaughlin of Amarillo, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Mac Parsons of Brandon, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Rank of Wichita, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Rasp of Oklahoma City; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robinson of Arkansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Gene Sanders of Amarillo, Texas; and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thurman of Tulsa. Woman’s Club Hears Review Of Carter BookThe February meeting of the Ponca City Woman’s Club was hosted by Mrs. Lee Combrink. Mrs. Helen Bozarth was a guest. Mrs. Combrink presided at the business meeting, and a contribution to the Friends of the Cultural Center was approved. For the program, Mrs. Lorraine Shiflet reviewed the book written by Jimmy Carter entitled “The Virtues of Aging.” Carter and his wife, Roslynn, in discussing the meaning of the word virtue, describe the virtues of aging to include “both the blessings that come to us as we grow older and what we have to offer that might be beneficial to others.” The reviewer quoted the Carters after they returned to Plains, Ga. as saying “what are we going to do with the next 25 years.” The quotations at the beginning of each chapter in the book, have come from the late Jimmy Townsend, friend of the couple and a “mountain philosopher.” He writes “Experience is what you’ve got plenty of when you’re no longer able to hold the job. “The scary thing about middle age is knowing that you are going to outgrow it.” In the book Carter highlights interesting seniors who affected his life, like his Mother who at age 85 was still active for the Peace Corps volunteers. The March 1 meeting will be held in the Ponca City Humane Society building, 900 West Prospect. Mrs. Kathryn Brown will be the hostess. Valentine Concert Slated SundayThe Ponca City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present a Valentine concert on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church. The recital is open to the public with no admission charge. The titles of all the selections being used include the word LOVE. Participants in the program will be Joy Asbury, Mary Jane Barraclough, Mary Sunshine Cogman, Carolyn Hook, assisted by Lee Ann Cavener at the piano, Kay Sahai, Tom Sims, Velma Tapp and Connie Van Audsdall. Although the selections are based on hymn tunes, there is a great variety in the music. Some are very serious pieces; others are very folk-like in nature. All, however, express love for God. Make plans to enjoy your Valentine’s Day by attending this concert of “beautiful sacred music,” said a spokesperson. The AGO is an organization which promotes high standards in church music. Many members are professional church musicians, but others are simply supportive of the high ideals set by the AGO. Anyone interested in joining the local group may contact Carolyn Hook, Dean of the Ponca City chapter. Tornado Precaution Is Program Topic For Xi Zeta LambdaThe Feb. 4 meeting of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority was held in the home of Doretta Jackson with 14 members present. Dottie Johnstone, president, presided and Doretta Jackson, recording secretary, read the minutes. Cassandra Kifiak, vice president, reported that she and Ms. Johnstone had performed the Exemplar Ritual for Eta Zeta Chapter. Judy Mallory gave the treasurer’s report and collected monies for the Valentine Dance tickets. Ways and Means chairman Nida Austin discussed the dues assessment for this year, and a vote was conducted. Social chairperson Terri Whiting announced a pre-party was planned for the Valentines Dance and the chapter would make plans to attend the Ponca Playhouse in March. Melva Keen, service chairperson, stated the Valentine tray favors had been delivered to Meals on Wheels, and Lila Logan, historian, announced the scrapbook committee would meet the second and fourth Thursdays, and all members are encouraged to attend. Lila Logan announced the next meeting will be at Melva Keen’s home with Terri Whiting in charge of the program. Nida Austin won the Friendship Basket that was brought by Melva Keen. Following the Closing Ritual and Mizpah, Nida Austin introduced Tom Montgomery who gave a very informative program on Tornado Precautions. Little NewsTaylor Laurynn Woods is the name selected by David and Eva Woods, 117 Victory, for their daughter born at 11:20 a.m. Feb. 2, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Calvin Coolidge has been the only U.S. president to share the nation’s birthday. He was born July 4, 1872, in Plymouth, Vt. SPORTSJunior High Basketball Junior High BasketballEighth Grade Girls Enid Waller 18, Ponca City 13 Ponca City’s eighth grade girls finished their season on Tuesday with a loss to Enid Waller. The varsity girls’ 18-13, loss did not keep the Poncans from capturing the Northern Oklahoma Conference title. The Lady Cougars finished with a 7-1 record, 13-5 overall, after wrapping up the title last week. “We didn’t play as well as we have,” coach Calvin English said of the season ender. “But mainly we just couldn’t put the ball in the hole.” Laura Sprehe led the Ponca City scoring with 6 points while Kelli Wedd had 3, Morgan Meister 2 and Leah Harris 2. Enid Waller 31, Ponca City JV 22 A late rally by the Ponca City eighth grade JV girls fell short in a 31-22 loss at Enid Waller Tuesday. Trailing 17-7 at halftime, the Poncans fell into a deeper hole during Enid 14-4 run in the third period. Their fourth quarter comeback had too far to climb. Carrie Robinson finished with 7 points, Stacy Murray had 4, Halli Martin 3, Katrina Emmons 2, Rebecca Barnard 2, Stephanie Powers 2 and Alasha Dewberry 1. The JVs finished 1-3 on the year. Rodeo StandingsCALF ROPING 1, Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas, $17,060. 2, Blair Burk, Durant, Okla., $15,878. 3, Cody Ohl, Stephenville, Texas, $12,951. 4, Ronnie Hyde, Bloomington, Ind., $12,545. 5, Jeff Coelho, Long Creek, Ore., $10,363. 6. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, Okla., $9,799. 7, Johnny Emmons, Grandview, Texas, $9,353. 8, Shawn Franklin, House, N.M., $7,911. 9, Ricky Hyde, Conway, Ark., $7,780. 10, Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, $7,377. 11, David Lawson, Newcastle, Okla., $7,149. 12, Roy Cooper, Childress, Texas, $6,740. 13, Brad Goodrich, Stanfield, Ore., $6,354. 14, Neal Felton, Mountain Home, Texas, $6,223. 15, Jim Bob Mayes, Elign, Texas, $6,129. 16. Chad Hagan, Leesville, La., $6,082.
To showcase some of the unique hunting opportunities available in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will offer two hunts-of-a-lifetime in 1999. The hunts being offered this year are a Bull Elk Hunt at Cookson Hills Wildlife Management Area in northeast Oklahoma, and also a spring eastern turkey hunt in the McCurtain County Wilderness Area in southeast Oklahoma. These hunts will be available through a special, sealed bid auction, said Richard Hatcher, chief of the Department's wildlife division, and bidding is open to both residents and non-residents. Funds raised through the auction will be used exclusively for wildlife conservation in Oklahoma. “We're extremely proud of all the hunting opportunities available to Oklahomans throughout the state,” Hatcher said, “but these special auction hunts offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that aren't available either during our regular hunting seasons or through the Department's controlled hunts. For the lucky hunters who get to participate, we're sure these hunts will provide unique, incomparable experiences.:” Covering 13,650 acres in the Ozark foothills, Cookson Hills WMA is owned and managed by the Wildlife Department. Known for its rugged beauty, Cookson Hills WMA supports a healthy elk herd that contains a number of trophy bulls. The fiery fall foliage of the Ozarks will create a spectacular setting for what could be a storybook hunt. The hunter who submits the highest bid will receive a three-day hunt that can take place anytime in September, October or November 1999. The hunter can select the dates. In addition, the hunt will be personally guided by Greg Duffy, director for the Wildlife Department. The high bidder for the turkey hunt will receive a three-day hunt, personally guided by Director Duffy, in the McCurtain County Wilderness Area. Covering 14,000 acres in the Ouachita Mountains, the McCurtain County Wilderness has been closed to the public for more than 50 years. The area is prime habitat for eastern wild turkeys that are never hunted. The hunter can select hunting dates for anytime in March or April. Lodging will be at Lakeview Lodge at Beavers Bend Resort Park. Alternative accommodations will be provided, if necessary. In 1998, the Oklahoma Legislature authorized the Department to auction two special hunting permits annually to generate additional funds for wildlife management and conservation projects in Oklahoma. Only individuals qualified to hunt in Oklahoma may submit bids. The highest bidder may not resell the hunt to another hunter, but may transfer the hunt one time only to another individual who is qualified to hunt in Oklahoma. The high bidder will be announced at the Backwoods Hunting and Fishing Show Sunday March 7 at 2 p.m. Sealed bids submitted by mail must be received at the Department no later than Friday March 5. Bidders can submit bids personally at the Backwoods Hunting and Fishing show no later than noon Sunday, March 7. Those bidding by mail should send bids to: Oklahoma Auction Hunts, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
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