From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, March
7, 1997
LOCAL
Nearly News
Citizens Being Warned Of Two Solicitation Scams
Cultural Center Has New Friends
'Cinderella' Here Sunday Brings Unusual Showing
New Community Concert Members To Get Special Bonus Treat Sunday
Development of SJRMC Foundation Begins With Planning by Committee
Court of Honor Sunday For Eagle Scout Presentation
Oil and Gas Report
Lake Ponca Cleanup Set As Earth Day Activity
More Die From Flash Flooding Than Tornadoes
Cardiac Arrest 'Parole Board' Event Set March 13
Jaycees Host KidCare ID
Hospitals Release Two Actident Victims
Benefit Dance Set Saturday
Conservation District Will Host Field Day
DEATHS
Otis Mirrell Porter
Zola Edith Mason
Opal Williams Redus
Tempie Louise Ketcher
Edgar A. Callaway
Ella Marie Winters
Services Pending
Deloras V. Holcom
Dolly Hickman
Funerals
Annabelle N. Witter
NEWS BRIEFS
RELIGION
Churches To Combine For Celebration
Church Briefs
First Lady Will Address A Gathering Of Disciples of Christ in Denver
Pastor's Notes
Bayless Family Will Be Honored At Celebration Farewell Sunday
EDUCATION
After Prom Party
Class Briefs
Honorable Mentions
OU Releases Honor Roll
LIFESTYLES
Mu Psi Chapter Names Officers, Conducts Ritual
Cedar Peckenpaugh Bride Of Alberto Eugenio Torres
County Mounties Discuss Projects, Hear Speaker
Sherri McHendry Marries David Cecil Hollingsworth
SPORTS
Frontier Eliminates Preston; Alex Next
Ponca City Wrestlers Awarded
Age Group Swim Meet Is Saturday
Five deer were seen early this morning in the North Fourteenth area. Apparently the wildlife was doing some predawn shopping as they strolled through the well-lighted Jack Bowker Auto Mall lot checking out the cars. However, they weren't serious enough to stop and kick the tires. To complete the early morning jaunt the herd headed on over to Kentucky Fried Chicken for a snack only to find it closed. Then they disappeared, apparently looking for another place to graze.
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Citizens in Ponca City are concerned about phone solicitations for the Foundation for the Disabled Firefighters and the Junior Police Academy.
According to the Ponca City Fire Department, the proceeds do not go to Ponca City, the fire department has nothing to do with this organization and does not endorse it.
After initial investigation, it was determined that the Foundation for Disabled Firefighters had not filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. The Attorney General's office was unable to assist with this verification.
The Better Business Bureau in Washington D.C., the headquarters of the foundation, had no company report associated with the telephone number provided by the organization.
Although, when the organization was contacted, a spokesperson indicated that an application had been sent to the Attorney General and was pending. However, the person could not confirm when the application was submitted.
Furthermore, the News was told that the personnel contracted with the organization and collected donations in their behalf. The employee agreed to fax more information about the foundation, but none has been received.
Additionally, the Ponca City Police Department became aware of other phone solicitations being made for the Junior Police Academy. According to the department, neither the department nor any officers individually are endorsing or sponsoring the organization.
Residents should use caution when responding to telephone solicitations for money and should always receive a receipt bearing the name, address and telephone number of the charity for tax purposes.
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
E.W. Marland's first home at 1000 East Grand Avenue has not yet been sold, it has just made some new friends.
Marquetta Brown is spearheading a Friends of the Cultural Center organization to help the city provide assistance in the historical preservation, care and management of the real estate and grounds commonly known as the Cultural Center.
The home is listed in the Oklahoma Landmarks publication as one of Oklahoma's outstanding architectural accomplishments and is officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, she said. In addition, Marland served as a U.S. Congressman and as Oklahoma's 10th governor, she continued.
"These are a few of the reasons we want to keep the Cultural Center for public use," she said. "Let's save another old friend."
"We do have a historical treasure we want to save," Brown said. "I have a game plan and I want citizens on my team."
The group already set goals for enlisting members, seeking grants, raising funds, promoting tourism, addressing publicity and the defeat of proposition No. 2 in the upcoming special election which will be held on April 1.
The first priority is encouraging the citizens to vote not to sell the home.
"If the city sells it, we can never go back," said Leslie Rardin, user and friend of the Cultural Center. "But, if we vote not to sell it, we have more time to see what we can do to keep it."
Brown belongs to the American Association of State and Local History, the Twentieth Century Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. She has engaged an attorney so the organization can be ready after the election.
During this first session, committee leaders were selected and responsibilities were delegated. Anyone interested in becoming a Friend of the Cultural Center are encouraged to contact Brown at 765-7536.
The audience is bound to get a kick out of the Dallas Children's Theater's rendition of "Cinderella, or Everybody Needs a Fairy Godmother." The musical is set for 4 p.m., Sunday at the Poncan Theater.
Tickets for the event are as low as $4 in the gallery for students (high school and younger) and $6 for adults. On the main floor tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults. The "dress circle" tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Also any group of five or more will receive $1 off of each of the five's ticket and those who have a Poncan Theater ticket will receive another dollar off, according to Ken Wessel, the new executive director.
The headline for a review of the performance in the Los Angeles Times reads "A Take-Charge Cinderella." The reviewer gives praise to the production saying in part, "Don't expect the usual sweet and tearful heroine, passively accepting her magical rescue. When this Cinderella doesn't have a way to get to the ball, she decides to walk the muddy miles to the place, wearing rubber boots under her fancy gown.
"Then when her triumphant evening wakes her up to a life beyond scrubbing floors and bemoaning her misfortune this Cinderella decides she's outta there, packing up her few worldly goods and saying 'goodbye' to her wicked step family."
The reviewer further praises playwright Linda Daughtery and the enjoyable music and lyrics by Andy Gordon. The reviewer says the play manages to get across the idea of the desirability of taking responsibility for one's own life. "You have choices to make/There are chances to take."
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
New members joining the 1997-98 Community Concert Association will be treated to a special bonus of a free concert "Rhythm and Shoes," Sunday at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, courtesy of the Ponca City Community Concert Association.
According to Marta Maril, PCCC Board member, "the additional free concert is an added bonus for new members signing up for membership in the 1997-98 Community Concert season." She said those citizens who plan to join the PCCC for the next season may do so in the lobby at the Hutchins Memorial prior to the final 1996-97 Sunday afternoon concert, "Rythm and Shoes," at 2:30 p.m. then attend the concert.
Renewal memberships, as well as new memberships will also be offered later in the month, but this is an additional opportunity for early newcomers to enjoy a special additional concert.
A wide variety of performances is provided each year to subscribers and the 1997-98 schedule of concerts include "Direct from Broadway," a salute to American musical theater featuring Tony Award winners and staged and directed by Lara Teeter former Ponca City Po-Hi student; "Markham and Broadway," world-wide renown duo-pianists; "Antal Szalai's Gipsy Orchestra," a 13 member orchestra devoted to maintaining Hungary's traditional folk music; and the "Vancouver Wind Trio," who will play a wide repertoire from Mozart, Tchaikovsky, to Gershwin and Joplin.
Membership drive captains for the 1997-98 season are Joy Asbury, Mary Jane Barraclough, Barbara Brown, Mary Sunshine Cogman, Mary Lou Ferguson, Helen Hatlelid Hester, Susan Hill, Stan Hoffmeyer, Richard Jackobson, Marta Maril, John Manor, Bobbie Motz, Robert Nesselrode, Mary Louis Nield, Erma Rusch, Betty Sandy, Mark Southard, Virginia Starks and Charles Thompson.
Kay Sahai, publicity chairman for PCCC said, "Anyone interested in joining the Ponca City Community Concert Association for the 1997-98 season may purchase a membership from any of the captains (named above) or other volunteer workers during the membership drive to be held March 24-April 4. New members may also join at the "Rhythm in Shoes" concert Sunday.
For more information about the concerts or membership in PCCA for the 1997-98 season, contact president Richard Jacobson, 765-4822 or Leslie Rardin, 765-3791, or Mary Lois Nield at 762-5156.
The SJRMC Development Committee, formed to organize the new SJRMC Foundation, met for a noon luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This was the first official meeting of the Committee, and the development of the SJRMC Foundation is well under way.
Committee members from Ponca City included Jim McNeese, former trustee; Dick Tillman, Conoco retiree; Fran Mathews, wife of the late Carter Mathews, MD; Mark Detten, vice president, First National Bank and Kim Sherer, Northern Oklahoma College Director of Nursing. Other members attending were Marijane Bonne, trustee, of Newkirk and Eleanor Jones Hays, retired educator, of Tonkawa.
Representatives from SJRMC included: Garry England, Chief Executive Officer and President; Larry Felix, Chief Operating Officer; Sr. Mary Kay Liston, CSJ, Director of Mission Services; Jeff Seirer, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Rigdon, RN, Medical/Surgical Unit; Susan Nolan, Executive Secretary; Sandy Gearhart, Marketing and Public Relations Director; Michele Jean, Communications Specialist and Irene Ackerson, Coordinator of Development.
Prior to committee actions and discussions, CEO Garry England shared a brief history of the hospital. He explained that even though SJRMC is currently a part of the Via Christi Health System of Wichita, it is a tax exempt, not-for-profit, charitable organization. England clarified that any profit of SJRMC flows back into the organization, not to Wichita.
England also reported that the development of a Foundation was approved at the SJRMC Board of Trustee's meeting on Dec. 5, 1996. Since that time, SJRMC representatives have been working with local attorney, David Cummings, in developing the Certificate of Incorporation for the Foundation.
The proposed Certificate of Incorporation was discussed at length by the Committee and several recommendations were made to improve the document. After the corrections have been made, the document is set for review and possible approval of the committee during the next meeting.
A list of sub-committees was developed from the members of the committee, with each sub-committee responsible for an area of development for the Foundation.
Sr. Mary Kay Liston, CSJ, concluded the meeting with an explanation of the role of the development committee, and its relationship to the SJRMC Mission. She voiced her optimism that the new Foundation would facilitate more community involvement in the future of the hospital.
The next meeting of the Foundation committee is set for April 10 at noon in the SJRMC Board Room.
A Court of Honor will be held to award the rank of Eagle to Mark Edward Oblad, Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Eagle rank is the highest achievable in the Boy Scouts of America organization. To reach this goal, Mark advanced through the several ranks in Scouting, earned 31 merit badges, participated in numerous Scouting activities, and led a service project through to completion. The service project involved demolition of the interior of a dilapidated house which was later restored and refurbished into useful quarters as part of the Habitat for Humanity program. Mark organized and supervised the volunteer laborers - in all 125 hours of work were donated.
Mark, the son of Dr. Hayward B. and Nan C. Oblad of Ponca City, is currently a senior at Ponca City High School. He has asked John D. Hanks, sponsor of Explorer Post 69 and teacher at the high school to present him the Eagle award.
Family members, friends, and scouters are all invited to attend the Court of Honor.
Ganer Oil Co. has filed for permit to drill the No. 5 Crawford, a 900-ft. wildcat well in Kay County. Location is two miles northeast of Ponca City.
Section 4 - township 26n - range 2e-sw-nw.
A 3,950-ft. developmental well is planned by Richard W. Thompson Inc. at a drillsite 4.1 miles west-northwest of White Eagle.
Location is in Kay County's Southwest Ponca City Field.
Section 24 - township 25n - range 1e-nw-se.
The No. 3 Crawford, a 700-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Kay County's West Maple Grove Field.
Ganer Oil Co. is the operator. The well will be spudded 4.1 miles southeast of Kildare.
Section 4 - township 26n - range 3e-nw-nw.
West Bay Exploration Co. has revealed plans to drill a 4,600-ft. developmental well in the South Ceres Field, Noble County. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 28-1 Evans. Drillsite is 3.5 miles southwest of Marland.
Section 28 - township 24n - 1e-sw-nw.
Drillsite has been staked for the No. 16 Northwest Perry Vertz Sand Unit, a 2,050-ft. developmental well in the Perry Field, Noble County. The operation will be located 1.7 miles north-northwest of Perry. Resources Operating Co. is the operator.
Section 7 - township 21n - range 1w-nw-ne.
Noble County's North Happy Star Field will see developmental action when the No. 1-12 Marjorie is spudded 4.2 miles west-southwest of Three Sands. The well carries permit for 700-ft. maximum drilling depth. Earlsboro Energies Corp. is the operator.
Section 12 - township 24n - range 2w-sw-ne.
The No. 2-26 Groom has been recompleted for extended production in the South Tonkawa Field, Noble County, 3.1 miles north-northeast of Ceres. It showed ability to pump nine barrels of oil per day plus 27,000 CF gas.
Production is from new perforations at 4,586 to 4,620 feet into the hole. Operating Inc., is the operator.
Section 26 - township 24n - range 1w-se-ne.
Lake Ponca Cleanup is one event scheduled for Earth Day activities which will be held on April 12.
According to Steve Sprehe, chair for the Environmental Task Force for Ponca City Tomorrow (PCT), Earth Day activities will be held in conjunction with the state-wide trash-off. Volunteers will meet at the Lake Ponca Park Shelter house at 8 a.m.
John Meadows with the Recycling Center is working on additional plans and projects which the community can become involved in.
In addition, Sprehe confirmed that Lowe's agreed to sponsor and manage the flower bed at the city's North entrance. Now all the city's entrances have sponsors who will take care of them year-round.
Furthermore, Sprehe reported that the committee addressing Solid Waste issues with Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and the Department of Environmental Quality, had a brainstorming session last Thursday and discussed endless ideas to improve the community. A meeting in April, will focus on the more practical ideas, he said.
In other business, members discussed approaching the city about making all city events litter-free, in keeping with the Environmental Task Force vision.
"We need to say, this is the way we do it in Ponca City," said Linda Ralston, who initiated litter-free events at last fall's football games. Ralston believes educating the public and promoting "picking up litter" will help.
Additionally, members volunteered for projects including: Adopt-a-Street/Neighborhood Pickup, Household Hazardous Waste Program and Pioneer Woman Tree Planting. Citizens interested in volunteering or becoming a member of the task force should contact Cathryn Ferguson at 767-0823.
In the United States each year, more people die from flash floods than from tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning.
According to Tom Montgomery, Ponca City Emergency Preparedness Manager, the most dangerous things you can do are walk or drive through running water.
"Most people die when cars are swept off the roadway in swift water," he said. "It takes less than two feet of moving water to wash most cars down stream."
In addition, flood waters can also erode roadways. Missing sections of roads--even a missing bridge--will not be visible with water running over the area.
For more information, contract Montgomery at 767-0380, or your local Emergency Management Office.
The American Heart Association along with a volunteer Ponca City cardiac arrest "Parole Board" will be conducting the annual Cardiac Arrest campaign in Ponca City from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13.
The Oklahoma Affiliate of the American Heart Association will be arresting several prominent Ponca City residents that day, placing them under lock and key. The purpose of this event is to acquire donations which will assist the American Heart Association in its fight to reduce death and disability due to cardiovascular disease and stroke - America's number one killer.
Cardiac Arrest "Parole Board" member Martha Denney, says the Ponca City Cardiac Arrest program is unique as it combines fund raising and fun into one event.
"A group of very important citizens will be charged at the Cardiac Arrest for 'crimes of the heart,'" says Denney. "In order to be released, the 'arrestees' must post 'bail.'"
According to Denney, "Presently, 14 researchers in the area are being funded by the American Heart Association at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and Oklahoma State University." Denney also said, "The work done by AHA research has led to advanced cardiovascular medicine in areas that include blood pressure medication, surgical procedures, nutritional standards and exercise modification."
Denney said the Ponca City Cardiac Arrest "Parole Board" hopes to reach a goal of $3,500 to help support AHA research, education and community service programs to fight cardiovascular disease throughout the Oklahoma Affiliate.
"He's short." "She's missing her front tooth." "He's got a birthmark on his cheek."
If your child were missing, could you provide a detailed description so they could be found? If not, you should make an effort to attend the Ponca City Jaycees KidCare ID being conducted Saturday in conjunction with Baby Week at Wal-Mart.
The Polaroid Corporation and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have developed this program to aid police in the search for missing or abducted children, or to find the more than one million runaways each year.
Deanna Reed of the Ponca City Jaycees says, "This program brings a sense of security to parents worried about their children. I know I feel a lot better knowing I have a picture of Nigel," her 6 year old son.
KidCare ID begins with a proper up-to-date photograph which becomes the most important tool to finding a missing child. The booklet provided free of charge also contains statistics such as weight and height of your child. Fingerprints can help identify, but rarely assist in locating a missing child.
The Ponca City Jaycees will also be accepting applications for Jaycee membership enrollment at the KidCare ID event, said John Williams, president. Jaycee women and men, ages 21 to 39, have fun helping other citizens and learning how to lead others when they become active in the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, he said.
For more information about Jaycee membership, interested men and women may call John Williams at (405) 765-9719.
Beginning at noon Saturday, the Ponca City Jaycees will be hosting a second KidCare ID. Parents or grandparents, may bring children (up to age 14) and have photographs taken free at the infant and toddlers department at Wal-Mart.
A 23-year-old Burbank man, who suffered injuries in an accident that occurred 3.9 miles south of Shidler on Oklahoma 18, has been discharged from the hospital.
An official from Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., confirmed that Brad A. Tubbs had been released from their care.
In addition, a 34-year-old Ponca City woman was recently released from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, according to a hospital supervisor.
Sally A. Mansfield received injuries from an accident .5 miles south of Hubbard Road on Waverly Street on March 3.
The Ponca Warrior Women's Scalp Dance Society will sponsor a benefit dance Saturday at the White Eagle Cultural Center.
Activities get under way at 3 p.m. with gourd dancing. Supper will be 5:30-7 p.m. with Wolf Songs at 7 p.m. There will be round dance, soldier dance, two step, snake dance and war dance.
Head staff will be Brandon Bold Warrior, head singer; Gordon Roy, head dancer; Kirby Feathers, arena director; Smokey Cole, master of ceremonies; and Bronson and Nellie Roughface, cooks.
Organizers say everyone is welcome and request those attending bring their own dishes and chairs.
NEWKIRK - The Kay County Conservation District will host a field day and tour called Conservation Farming Today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20, at the Kay County Youth Barn here.
Beverly Collyar of the district office said those who want to participate
must contact the office by March 14, by calling 405-362-2438 or 405-362-3362.
Lunch will be provided.
DEATHS
PAWNEE - Otis Mirrell Porter, lifelong resident of the Pawnee area, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Cushing. He was 96.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pawnee First United Methodist Church with Dr. Clem Dozer and the Rev. Tom Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Pawnee under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home.
Otis Mirrell Porter was born Feb. 19, 1901, in Pawnee, Oklahoma Territory to Rufus M. and Anna (Andrew) Porter. He grew up and attended schools in the Pawnee area and built the first crystal radio in Pawnee. He served in the 179th and 279th National Guard units, where he attained the rank of Master Sgt. during World War I.
On Jan. 16, 1927, he was married to Gladys M. Christensen in Watchorn and the couple established their home in Pawnee. During World War II, Porter worked at Consolidated Air Craft Company in San Diego, Calif., where he was chief electrical inspector and flew more than 2,000 hours of test flights in B-24s. He also served as an Air Raid Warden. After the war he returned to Pawnee and helped reestablish the Pawnee National Guard.
Upon his return to Pawnee Porter was employed as a radio repairman at Palmer Auto Store. He later established Porters Radio and Sporting Goods, which he operated until his retirement in 1982. Porter also served as Civil Defense Director for the Pawnee Ground Observer Corps; served in all chairs and as Master of the IOOF Lodge; Master of the Pawnee Masonic Lodge; Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star Lodge; and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was also a member of the Pawnee First Christian Church and a member of the Scottish Rite of Guthrie.
Porter enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, and radio hobbies and was known on both the Ham and CB Radio waves as "The Old Fisherman." He had created the model airplane club and owned the first television set in Pawnee. Porter was the last living person characterized in the Dick Tracy Comics - known as "Brilliant."
Survivors include his wife, Gladys M. Porter of the home; six children; Betty Lawrence of Wichita, Kan., Harry A. Porter of Valley Center, Kan.; Mary H. Taylor of Waco, Texas, Sherman C. Porter of Ralston, Roy E. Porter of Edmond and Gladys M. Kitchen of Pawnee; 20 grandchildren; one step-grandson; 38 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Porter of Enid; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Otis Neal Porter; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Porter's name to the Pawnee Historical Society or the Pawnee Public Library, c/o Poteet Funeral Home, P.O. Box 436, Pawnee, OK 74058.
NEWKIRK - Zola Edith Mason, former Newkirk resident, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997, in Orange Park, Fla. She was 79.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel in Newkirk with the Danny W. Cornish, minister of Newkirk Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the Newkirk Cemetery.
The casket will be open and the family will be at the funeral home for visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The casket will also be opened following the funeral service.
Zola Edith (Maze) Mason was born April 9, 1917, near Kaw City, the daughter of Archie John and Minnie (Spears) Maze. She grew up and received her education in the Hardy area.
In the 1950s Mrs. Mason was employed at Beechcraft in Wichita, Kan., and later at Fred Ronald Sewing Manufacturing Co., in Parsons, Kan. Upon retirement she moved to a farm near Galesburg, Kan. She later moved to Newkirk and then to Bartlesville, where she has since resided. Mrs. Mason enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, crocheting and her cat, Calico.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Glena Sue) VanNoy of Orange Park, Fla., Mrs. Ray (Edith Mae) Miller of Humboldt, Kan., and Mrs. Howard (Ann Marie) Worthy of Bartlesville; two brothers, Kenneth Maze of Ponca City and Elvin Maze of Kingsville, Texas; four sisters, Velma Davison of Hope, Alaska, Dorothy Mills of Webb City, Irmagene Parks of Odessa, Texas, and Betty Hinton of Pasadena, Texas; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Orville, Verna, Woodrow, and Clifford Maze; and one sister, Coleen Agnell.
Casket bearers will be Harry VanNoy, Howard Worth, Kevin VanNoy, Jeff Dunaway, Troy Johnson and Clifford Mills.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Mason's name to the Newkirk Historical Museum, c/o Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647.
STILLWATER - Opal Williams Redus, former Round Grove Community resident, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at the Stillwater Nursing Home in Stillwater. She was 85.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater, with Dr. B. Gordon Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Stillwater, under the direction of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home.
Opal (Taylor) Williams Redus was born Oct. 21, 1911, at Rose, in Woodson, County, Kan., the daughter of George Pearl and Anna (Hoag) Taylor. She attended schools in Kansas.
She was married to James Lester Williams on July 27, 1933, in Newkirk, and the couple established their home in the Round Grove Community, west of Ponca City. In 1941, they moved to the Sumner Community. Mr. Williams preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1975.
She married Cegil C. Redus on Jan. 2, 1977 in Stillwater, and the couple made their home in Perkins. Mrs. Redus was a homemaker. She was a member of the Perkins Methodist Church, Noble County Golden Circle Extension Homemakers and the Perkins Senior Citizens Center. She moved to Stillwater in August 1993 to live near a son and attended the First Presbyterian Church there.
Survivors include two sons, James E. Williams of Morrison and Dr. Donald R. Williams of Denton, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband; her parents; one brother, Howard Taylor; two sisters, Nellie Fahs and Beatrice Love; and two grandsons.
Casket bearers will be Dallan Walters, Richard Pratz, Donald R. Williams Jr., Mike Williams, Jerry Williams and Alan Myers.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Redus' name to First Presbyterian Church, 524 South Duncan, Stillwater, OK 74074 or to a charity of donor's choice.
SAND SPRINGS - Tempie Louise Dice Ketcher, mother to Stanley Ray Ketcher of Ponca City, died Sunday, March 2, 1997 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. She was 86.
The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today at the Hart Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Stilwell, with Bro. Mack Crittendon, officiating. Burial will be in the Ketcher Cemetery.
Tempie Louise (Dice) Ketcher was born March 17, 1910, in Sequoyah County, the daughter of John Henry and Allie Elizabeth (Beller) Dice. She was married to Noah Ketcher on Sept. 3, 1927, in Peavine. Mrs. Ketcher was a homemaker and a member of the Peavine Holiness Church.
Survivors include four sons, L.J. Ketcher of Stilwell, Donald Ketcher of Oklahoma City, Watie Ketcher of Broken Arrow and Stanley Ray Ketcher of Ponca City; four daughters, Virginia Hummingbird and Katie Sue Hummingbird, both of Stilwell; Wynona Bean of St. Louis, Mo., and Tina Marie Shipley of Sand Springs; two brothers, Henry Dice and Frank Dice, both of Haskell; two sisters, Josie Vaughn of Coweta and Pauline Harris of Glenoma, Wash.; one step-brother, Carl Wilson of California; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 7, 1960; her parents; four infant children; and two granddaughters.
NEWKIRK - Edgar A. "Ed" Callaway, former Newkirk resident, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at the Rosewood Terrace Nursing Center in Vinita. He was 86.
The funeral has been set for 2 p.m. Saturday, at Miller-Stahl Funeral Service Chapel in Newkirk, with the Rev. Chris Cooper, minister of Newkirk First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Newkirk Cemetery.
Edgar A. Callaway was born Oct. 30, 1910, at Woodward, the son of George and Bell (Phillips) Callaway. He grew up and received his education in Woodward. After receiving his education he was employed in the oil fields in Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.
He was married to Goldie Onstott on Sept. 6, 1931, in Wellington, Kan., and the couple moved to various locations where his work in the oil business took them. In 1945 they established a home in the Middleton Community, northwest of Newkirk, where they farmed until Aug. 1976, when they moved to Disney. Callaway enjoyed fishing, hunting, and water skiing.
Survivors include his wife, Goldie of the home in Disney; one daughter, Mrs. Clifton (Audrey) Burling of Afton; one brother, George Callaway of Great Bend, Kan.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Callaway; his parents; four brothers and four sisters.
Casket bearers will be grandsons, Russell Gage, Gary Hare, Keith Nulik, Mark Fagg, Jody Thiebaud, and great-grandson, Justin Nulik.
The family will be at the home of Keith and Bonnie Nulik in Arkansas City, Kan., following the service.
WICHITA, Kan. - Ella Marie Winters, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, in Wichita. She was 69.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Wichita, with the Rev. Jerry Millison, officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Wichita under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Ella Marie (Worley) Winters was born March 26, 1927, in Ridgeway, Colo., the daughter of George Wilbur Worley and Elvera Olive Nelson. She was married to Charles F. Winters on April 19, 1974, in Wichita, and the couple made their home in the Ponca City area for a period of time, before establishing their present home in the Wichita area. Mrs. Winters was a retired Social Rehabilitation Service worker.
Survivors include her husband, Charles F. Winters of the home; one son, Steven Martin of Wichita; one step-son, David Winters of Wichita; three daughters, Peggy Breen of Wichita, Barbara Craley of Alexandria, Va., and Patricia Sprague of Cottage City, Md.; one step daughter, Diane Williams of Wichita; one brother, Lauren Worley of Wichita; one sister Marjorie Martin of Helena, Mont.; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, and several relatives living in the Ponca City area.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Winters' name to the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 3515 South Elizabeth, Wichita, KS 67217.
Deloras V. Holcom, former Ponca City resident, died early this morning, March 7, 1997, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kan. She was 76. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Dolly Hickman, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997, at her home. She was 80. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.
Saturday
Annabelle N. Witter - Funeral at 2 p.m. at the Tonkawa First Christian
Church. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction
of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
NEWS BRIEFS
VFW Dinner - VFW Post 1201 and Auxiliary will have a family dinner on Sunday at the post home at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert.
Spring Fling Craft Show - The Spring Fling Craft Show sponsored by Church Women United will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Unity Gym. Admission is free. Concessions will be available. Proceeds benefit the Child Development Center for childcare for low-income and special needs children.
Pancake and Sausage Feed Set - The American Legion is sponsoring a Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat) on Saturday from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at 407 West South Avenue. Cost is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children under 12 and free for children under 6. All proceeds will go to the Legion's Rehab Fund.
Freshman Dance Planned - A planning meeting for the Freshman Spring Dance is scheduled at the Ponca City Country Club on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the ballroom. Interested parents and their freshmen are invited to attend.
CEA Family Night Bingo - The next Conoco Employees Association Bingo will be held March 15. A "Comedy Hour" theme has been selected; wear a costume or come as you are! Cash prizes and door prizes will be awarded, with lots of fun for the entire family. Enter Conoco Atrium Cafeteria through the west doors. All CEA/CRA members welcome, cards will be checked at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.
History Book at Fling - The "North Central Oklahoma History Book: Rooted in the Past-Growing for the Future," will be available at the Spring Fling Craft Show at Unity Gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
FreeWheel Training Ride - The Cherokee Wheelmen Inc. Bike Club is sponsoring a training ride for bikers interested in preparing for the Oklahoma FreeWheel 1997. The first ride will begin Sunday at the Pioneer Woman Statue at 2 p.m. On this initial training ride, bicyclists plan to travel a distance of five miles.
Arrested - The 15-year-old youth, who allegedly stole his grandfather's 1992 Chevrolet pickup early Thursday morning and twice attempted to elude Ponca City police officers, was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and transporting a loaded firearm, at 6:24 a.m. Thursday.
Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident with minor injuries at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue at 7:15 a.m. Thursday.
Shoplifting - A 36-year-old woman was arrested at Drug Warehouse, 2211 North Fourteenth Street, by a Ponca City police officer at 10:16 a.m. Thursday for petit larceny.
Tool Stolen - The Ponca City Police Department received information at 1:06 p.m. Thursday that a chain saw was stolen from a pickup in the 700 block of North Union Street. An officer took a report.
Subject Held - A 21-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer from Pardon and Parole at 1:47 p.m. Thursday on three city warrants for falsely reporting a crime.
Grass Fire - Osage Cove Fire Department responded to a grass fire nine miles east on U.S. 60 at 2:29 p.m. Thursday, according to Ponca City telecommunication officers.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 30-year-old man at South Elm Street and West South Avenue at 4:04 p.m. Thursday for driving under suspension, no insurance, no inspection and Kay County warrants for bogus check and failure to appear.
House Fire - A resident in the 400 block of Lansbrook Road informed the Ponca City Fire Department at 5:02 p.m. Thursday that a fire ignited in the kitchen. However, by the time firefighters arrived, the small fire was out.
Bike Stolen - A subject contacted a Ponca City police officer at West Grand Avenue and Union Street at 9:09 p.m. Thursday to report a bike was stolen from the Harmony House, 212 South Third Street.
Traffic Stop - A traffic stop turned into an arrest for a 34-year-old man at 10:50 p.m. Thursday. A Ponca City police officer took the man into custody at North Thirteenth Street and East Hazel Avenue for speeding, transporting an open bottle and driving under the influence.
Accessory Arrested - An 18-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at 11:47 p.m. Thursday for accessory to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
City Warrant - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 25-year-old woman at South Thirteenth Street and East Ponca Avenue at 12:58 a.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Under Suspension - A 35-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at South First Street and Cherry Avenue at 2:45 a.m. Friday for driving under suspension.
Under the Influence - A Ponca City police officer, who made a traffic stop at North Ash Street and West Liberty Avenue at 2:46 a.m. Thursday, arrested an 18-year-old man for public intoxication and a 30-year-old man for driving under the influence, driving in a manner not proper and no driver's license in possession.
Abandoned Accident - The Ponca City telecommunication officers
received notice of a one-vehicle accident six miles east of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma
11 at 5:20 a.m. Friday. However, no one was found at the scene. The Oklahoma
Highway Patrol and Kay County Sheriff's Office were advised.
RELIGION
"He's Alive! A Celebration of the Living Lord", written by Claire Cloninger and Gary Rhodes will be presented in late March by the Fine Arts Department of First Assembly of God and members of the Ponca City Foursquare Gospel Church.
The two churches will combine their music and drama ministry to present a musical that will encounter the mystery of creation, the joy of the Savior's birth, the call of the disciples, the personal ministry of Jesus, His suffering and death, and the triumphant resurrection. In addition to the true life drama throughout the entire presentation "He's Alive" features beautiful chorale arrangements, according to Jeff Denton of First Assembly, memorable solos and clear, concise narration of Biblical vignettes which complement the work.
Under the drama direction of Barbara Young, the props, scenes and actors will depict the entire message of the musical. Mark Green will direct the musical and soloist. Both will be combined to present an Easter message that there is joy and hope in our risen Savior and triumphantly proclaim, He's Alive!
Pastors Dr. Bracy Hill of First Assembly and Blaine Herron of Foursquare, invite the public to attend the dramatic presentation on March 28, 29 and 30 at First Assembly Family Life Center, 1308 East Bradley. There is no charge for admission and no ticket needed.
St. John Baptists Celebrate Youth Sunday
Sunday St. John Baptist Church will celebrate their Annual Youth Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Elder Millard Jones of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ of Pawnee will be the guest speaker, along with his choir.
The public is cordially invited to come and worship with the folks at St. John Baptist.
This evening at 7 p.m. the church invites the public to join them in their First Annual Youth on Fire for Jesus Youth Rally. The event will be held at the church, 1009 South Eleventh, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Dress is casual.
Presbyterian Women Plan Busy Week
The Presbyterian Luncheon for this month will be March 13 at noon. Theme for the meeting is "Bible Encounters of a Garden Kind." The program will be "Herbs of the Bible" presented by Mary Ann Potter.
The Elisabeth Reynolds Circle will be hostesses, and chairs are Gloria Harris and Norma Bayne. The blessing will be given by Bonnie Fey and Iris Peterson will give the Devotions.
Circle will meet as follows: Elisabeth Reynolds Circle, March l7 at 7:30 p.m. 9n the home of Allison Dukat, 714 East Overbrook; Lily Jackson Circle, March 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the home of Jo Garten, 1601 Academy Road, and Irene Nickless Circle, March 27 at 1 p.m. in the home of Marian Hudson, 901 East Bradley.
Ministerial Alliance Sets Meeting
The Ponca City Ministerial Alliance will meet for lunch and discussion on Thursday, March 13 in Conference Room C at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Blaine Herron, pastor at Foursquare Gospel, advised. All area ministers are invited to attend.
Meals on Wheels Needs Drivers
Meals on Wheels needs drivers. Sponsored by Church Women United, Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver noon meals one day a week to persons with special needs.
Regular and part-time routes are available. If you can help out, please contact Emilie Mason at 762-8752.
Presbyterian Commission Stephen Ministers
First Presbyterian Church commissioned and assigned several new Stephen Ministers last Sunday, following several months of preparation. They also acknowledge Dorene Klos, Connie Kanady, Fran Mathews, Harold Cogman and Frances Waldron who completed their two year commitment as Stephen Minister.
Newly commissioned Stephen Ministers, who began their training in September are Ann Salmons, Mary Tapp, Jolene Ebbert, Allison Dukat and Barbara Hunget.
Eastern Heights Christian Church Tells Plans
The Junior and Senior High Youth of Eastern Heights Christian Church will go to the Arbuckle Wilderness this Saturday, leaving the church at 7:30 a.m., returning at 9 p.m.
Twenty women of the church recently participated in an overnight Lock-In at the church. Included on the agenda were a Bible study and video based on Ephesians 4:39, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." A small silver box was presented to each person as a constant daily reminder to build the self esteem of loved ones, especially children.
POP Lutherans Announce Lenten Services
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is continuing with Lenten services each Thursday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Prior to the service they will be serving a soup supper beginning at 6 p.m. and invite the public to join with them for fellowship and worship.
The choir is currently rehearsing special Easter music with the Children's Choir in preparation for Easter Sunday.
Ponca Indian Methodists Set Pancake Breakfast
The Ponca Indian United Methodist Church Men's Group is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 8 from 8 to 10 a.m., inviting the Ponca City community to take part. Cost is $3 a plate, and the event is scheduled to be held in the Mission.
The Thrift Store will also be open from 8 until noon with merchandise going for $5 a bag. Everyone welcome.
Youth Sunday Planned at Woodlands Christian
The young people of Woodlands Christian Church have planned the worship service for Youth Sunday, March 9, using the theme, "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23. Sermon time will be divided into three parts. God Squad will share about "Love, Joy, and Peace"; Chi-Rho with "Kindness, Self-Control and Faithfulness"; and CYF will talk about "Patience, Goodness and Gentleness".
The morning anthem, sung by the entire group, will be "Joy"; and Dayspring Singers will sing, "Hey Now". During prayer time, Chi-Rho members will lead the congregation in "Body at Prayer" and God Squad will share the children's sermon and do the communion meditation. CYF will lead offering time.
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton has been invited to address a gathering of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) social justice advocates during the denomination's July 25-29 General Assembly in Denver.
Approximately 8,000 church members from across North America are expected for the biennial business and worship gathering at the Colorado Convention Center. The assembly theme is "Come and See!" Other national figures scheduled to speak during the biennial gathering include children's advocate Marian Wright Edelman, veteran civil rights worker the Rev. Will Campbell, and well-known Disciples preacher, the Rev. Fred Craddock.
Evening assembly speakers rounding out the list of evening worship speakers are Moderator Janet A. Long, Elyria, Ohio; the Rev. T.J. Bottoms of Los Angeles; and the Rev. Joseph (Joey) Jeter of Fort Worth.
In addition to the daily business and worship sessions Disciples will take on a number of "hands-on" mission activities, it was noted. Volunteer opportunities will be available with local human service agencies, at Colorado Christian Home - a National Benevolent Association facility - and Aurora First Christian Church. Church members also will help construct a home for Habitat for Humanity.
For more information concerning the upcoming assembly, contact one of Ponca City's Disciples churches - First Christian, Community Christian or Woodlands Christian.
Communion. An important word in our understanding of our relationship with God. Sometimes, when we speak of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, we call it communion. We think about going to the Lord's table on Sunday to take communion.
Communion is something other than a thing we do. It means "union with." It is the experience of being connected with another, even to the point of being at one. My observation is that it is an experience that people long to have in their lives. We look for it in romance, in friendship, in marriage, in groups or teams, and sometimes even in the church. We look for it in shared moments, in times of ecstasy, in the recognition of our gifts. We look for it through success, admiration, and rewards.
The desire for communion can lead to good things for our lives. A deep and lasting faith grows out of communion with God. And, life is rich and full as we allow ourselves to live in communion with other people.
Too often, we isolate ourselves and move away from God, away from others, when we most need the life-giving springs of care that comes from communion. It is a lesson of faith that we are sustained, even in the darkest moments, when we are willing to be in union with our loving God.
I believe that God invites us to live our lives in communion with him, experiencing the holy in everything we think and do. It doesn't solve everything or make it all easy, but it takes us beyond the loneliness of trying to go it alone. This is the good news of Jesus Christ that is offered in the invitation to "draw near with faith." As we move forward to receive the bread and the cup, a moment of grace points us to the Holy Communion promised for all of our lives.
Dr. Kip Wright, Pastor
Albright United Methodist
The Ponca City First United Methodist Church will host a Celebration Farewell Reception honoring Dolan Bayless and his family on Sunday, March 9 following the 10:30 morning worship service. Bayless has been Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Ponca City since 1978.
During his tenure Dolan has developed both handbell and vocal choirs for church members of all ages, and arranged many special musical events for both congregation and community. He has also served on the Arts & Humanities Council, directed the Civic Orchestra, and directed several Ponca Playhouse musicals.
Dolan and his family are moving to Lake Jackson, Texas where he will
be Director of Music at First United Methodist Church. The congregation
of First United Methodist here extends an invitation to the public to join
them for a special music service with the reception following the service.
EDUCATION
THE ANNUAL AFTER PROM PARTY will be held May 26 from 12:00-2:30 a.m. Brooke Didlake, junior class president, said students look forward to the games and the opportunity to win prizes like televisions, dorm refrigerators, CD players, dinners, movie tickets and cash. The party, sponsored by junior class parents, is funded through ticket sales, homecoming corsage sales, donations from parents and discounts provided by local merchants. Pictured left to right: Brook Didlake, Junior class president; Sarah Merrifield, Junior class vice-president; and Natalie Lindsay, Junior class secretary. More information can be obtained by calling 765-3221 or 762-0007. The theme for this year is country western.
Po-Hi Band Presents Concert
The Ponca City High School Bands will present their mid-term concert on March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Hutchins Auditorium. The public is cordially invited to attend and there is no admission charge. Directors for the Ponca City High School Bands are Steve Workman, Mel Arner and Tricia Bovenschen.
Junior Class Meeting
The Ponca City Junior Class parents will be having a meeting to organize committees for the After Prom Party. The meeting will be March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in room 111 of the Howell Building.
Parents Teacher Association
The Ponca City High School Parent Teacher Student Association will meet March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Howell Auditorium. Dr. Sjoberg will host an open forum answering any questions regarding Po-Hi. Topics covered will be Block/Alternative Scheduling, School-to-Work and Renovations of the school facilities. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Terrill Named to Honor Roll
Cynthia Michelle Terrill, sophomore at Southern Nazarene University has been listed on the fall honor roll. Terrill is from Ponca City and is majoring in religion.
Sober Receives Degree
Rebecca Sober, a native of Ponca City, received a bachelor's degree in athletic training from The University of Tulsa in December. A member of the Tri Delta sorority, Sober is currently participating in an athletic training internship program coordinated by the Chatanooga Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinic in Chatanooga, Tenn. Sober is the daughter of Pam and Tom Sober of Ponca City. She is the granddaughter of Gerald and Hope Sober and Virginia Denison, also of Ponca City.
Knittel Named NSU Senior of the Month
Eric Ross Knittel, Ponca City, was named a senior of the month at NSU in Tahlequah. Knittel is the son of Ross and Reita Knittel of Ponca City. He will graduate in July with a degree in mass communications and carries a 3.2 grade point average. While at NSU, he has served as the president, grand master of ceremonies, brotherhood development and social chair for Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and the promotions manager of the 1996 River Clean-up Committee.
The following students from Ponca City were placed on the honor roll
at The University of Oklahoma: Kari J. Bell, Teresa Kay Boles , Darci Leigh
Bruce, Rhett Alan Butler, Mark William Cagley, Jean Ann Connelly, Paul K.
Davis, Kristen Elizabeth Day , Bryan Cullom Dunn, Moira Beth Forbes, Stephanie
Lynn Galbraith, Marcus Allan Glenn , James Matthew Herrin, Jaime Kristina
Holt, Leah Rae Hooker , Walt Hwang , Britton Michael Lamb, Phuong Thanh
Ly, Jennifer Marie Martin, Jennifer Lynn Meyer , Patrick Thomas Muchmore,
Daniel Sean Mulligan , Jeff Edward Northcutt, Julie E. Northcutt, Kevin
Paul Priba, , Valorie Lynn Rogers, Yasmine M. Salama, Jenifer Dawn Sharp,
Karen E. Stokke , Eric Andrew Wolf. Others from Kay County are Amy Wilhite,
Tonkawa; Richard Isaac Avery, Braman; and Amy Delyn McCombs, Newkirk.
LIFESTYLES
Roll call was answered by 12 members when members of Mu Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met March 4 at the home of Donna Sodowsky.
The March social meeting will be a "going away" party for Pam McGovern. Jennifer Neisen announced that members will work at the Friendship Feast on March 12 and a "Raindrops" presentation will be made for the April program meeting.
Janet Acree, Service, reported on volunteer work at the Ponca Playhouse. Denise Pappan gave a scrapbook committee report and Kelly Webb announced plans being made for Founder's Day by the City Council. Serving on the decorating committee for the event will be chapter members, Becky Martin, Cynthia DeMarco and Kerri Nichols.
Officers chosen for next year were: Kerry Mullenax, president; Kerri Nichols, vice president; Elizabeth Ricketson, treasurer; Terra Martin, Recording secretary; and Jennifer Neisen, Corresponding secretary.
The Exemplar Ritual was conducted for Kelly Webb, Cynthia DeMarco, Gwen Barber, Kerri Nichols and Denise Pappan.
The April City Council representative will be Ms. Mullenax and the traveling gift will be brought by Ms. DeMarco. The next meeting will be April 1, 7 p.m., at the home of Elizabeth Ricketson.
Cedar Peckenpaugh and Alberto Eugenio Torres were united in marriage Feb. 7 in a 3 p.m. ceremony at the Ponca City Cultural Center. The wedding was officiated by LaDell Elliott.
Parents of the couple are Vickie Lynn Peckenpaugh, Gary Zane Peckenpaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Torres, all of Ponca City.
The newlywed couple are both graduates of Ponca City High School. The bride graduated from the Ponca City Beauty School and is a nail technician at The Headquarters. The bridegroom is employed by El Chico's Restaurant.
Daniel Alley, president, called the meeting to order when members of the Kay County Mounties, 4-H group, met Feb. 9. Laura Hoy, vice president, led the ritual and Hallie Godbehere, secretary, called the roll. There were nine members present.
Committee and project reports discussed were the Ronald McDonald Fundraiser Feb. 1-March 14; collecting donations at Walmart and United in Blackwell; Feb. 25 and Feb. 28 the Kay County Mounties, Blackwell FFA and Ok Okies served at the concession stand at the Kay County Livestock Show, and March 1, collecting donations at the WalMart in Ponca City. They also discussed the teen meeting March 4 and the upcoming county rally on March 22.
Shawn Alley introduced his guests, Shawn Cavanaugh, Dale Bailey and Jarod Criner. Daniel Alley introduced the guest speaker, Richard Fesler from Country General. He talked to the group about the "Broiler Show" and how to prepare chicken for the show and how to care for and feed the chicks.
The next meeting will be March 13 in the home of Earla Alley, leader. Additional information about the group may be obtained by calling 363-1789.
Mr. and Mrs. David Cecil Hollingsworth are residing near Marland following their December wedding at the First Christian Church in Stillwater. The double ring vows for Hollingsworth and the former Sherri Lynn McHendry were officiated by Dr. Robert D. Cannon of Tulsa. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ellis McHendry of Stillwater and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hollingsworth of Marland.
The church was decorated with seven-branched candelabra accented with Christmas greenery and complemented by banked arrangements of red poinsettias. The Unity candle was surrounded with Calla lilies, red carnations, white Snowflake chrysanthemums, red and white Gerbera daisies and assorted Christmas greenery.
Music was provided by Jodi Deer with Paula Price as pianist and organist. Songs included "The Lord's Prayer," "I Never Knew Love" and "Because You Loved Me." Guest book attendant was Caroline McHendry of Tulsa, sister-in-law of the bride.
Escorted by her father to the altar as the "Wedding March" was played, the bride wore a white satin gown trimmed with hand-beaded Schiffli lace and sequins and styled with a high illusion neckline, keyhole back, modified Gibson sleeves with rose accents and a Basque waistline highlighted by a triple bow in back. The Cathedral length train was adorned with scattered appliques of beaded lace. The double-tiered tulle veil was fingertip length and secured by a pearl-looped tiara decorated with miniature roses and a pearl spray. She carried a cascade bouquet of Calla lilies, roses, stephanotis, white Genista, Ming fern and assorted Christmas greenery. She followed the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue.
Maid of honor was Deana Haidary of Stillwater and bridesmaids were Darla Moore of Taloga and Alexis Forcher of Oklahoma City. Each was attired in a floor length Hunter green velvet sheath designed with long chiffon sleeves. The vee neckline in back was accented with a taffeta bow and streamers. They carried presentation style bouquets of Calla lilies, white Genista and assorted greenery accented with sheer bows of gold French-wired ribbon.
Kelsea Carrier of Stillwater was flower girl. She wore a floor length gown of Hunter green velvet adorned with gold braid on the collar, gold front buttons, long sleeves and a back bow. She carried a white wicker basket filled with red Pixie carnations, white Snowflake chrysanthemums, Genista and assorted Christmas greenery. Ring bearer, Michael Oltmanns of Stillwater, carried a heart-shaped satin pillow detailed with lace, ribbons, pearls and sequins.
Gary Rogers of Stillwater served as best man. Groomsmen were Larry Nelson of Ponca City and David Humble of Newkirk. Ushers were Terry McHendry of Tulsa, brother of the bride, and Todd Kelly of Morrison.
The reception was held in the fellowship rooms of the church and featured
a four-tiered wedding cake, lighted fountain, and 13-inch arched pillars.
White and gold ribbons were attached to each pillar and marked the location
of six heart-shaped and different-flavored "satellite" cakes.
Fresh flowers further accented the table and a string quartet provided background
music for the event. The bridegroom's cake of German Chocolate featured
a butter cream icing decoration of a bull rider. A revolving "Newlywed
Christmas" tree with blown glass ornaments, following German tradition,
highlighted the table. Serving at the reception were Ronda Campbell and
Glenda Craig of Stillwater, and Darla Hollingsworth of Ponca City, sister-in-law
of the bridegroom.
SPORTS
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
EDMOND - A 17-0 third quarter run by the defending Class A state champion Frontier Mustangs subdued an athletic bunch of Preston Pirates Thursday night in a Class A quarterfinal boys basketball game and Frontier advanced to the semifinals with an 87-72 win.
Before a large crowd at the University of Central Oklahoma, Frontier fell behind twice in the early going, 2-0 and 7-6. But a 9-0 run staked the favored Mustangs to a 15-7 lead they never relinquished.
Preston hung tough, though. The Pirates used a 9-0 run of their own to turn a 22-8 deficit into a 22-17 one early in the second quarter. They then closed to within two points twice, at 29-27 and 31-29.
Senior floor-leader Josh Regnier, who scored 29 in the game and 24 in the first half, sparked Frontier by scoring the game's next six points after Preston closed to within 31-29.
A three-pointer started the mini-run and then the 5-9 Regnier added a free throw and a layup following a steal. After five consecutive Preston points, Regnier and senior teammate Nolan Grant combined for back-to-back layups and Frontier led 41-34.
Preston scored the final two points of the period, however, and trailed by just five at the half, 41-36.
Senior guard R.J. Plumley and sophomore Dee Buxton hit two quick baskets to begin the third quarter but Preston was still in the thick of things at the 5:05 mark of the period following a three-point play by 6-3 senior forward John Lewis that pulled the Pirates back to within five, 49-44.
Then came the deciding run by the top-rated Mustangs. Over the next two and a half minutes, Frontier hit 5-of-9 baskets, 6-of-7 free throws and scored 17 unanswered points.
Regnier got the run started with a three-pointer, Buxton made a tip-in, Grant got a follow-shot and a free throw, Buxton made 1-of-2 free throws, Grant hit a pair of free shots, Regnier drove in for a layup and then stole the ball and made a great pass to Plumley for an easy layup and a 64-44 lead.
Preston then picked up its fifth charging call on the offensive end and Pirate head coach Mark Hudson was hit with a technical. Grant made both foul shots and the Mustangs led by 22 with 2:38 remaining in the third quarter.
The Pirates never threatened the rest of the way and Frontier improved to 27-2 on the season. Preston ended its season at 21-9.
In addition to Regnier's 29, Grant scored 21 points, Buxton 14, Plumley 10, Ronnie Bible 6, John Burk 3 and Charles Sanders and Jacob Burk added 2 points apiece.
Lewis led the Pirates with 32 points.
"I was real pleased with us," said Frontier head coach Bob Weckstein afterwards. "They were real athletic and made a lot of runs at us, but we responded to each one and were able to get a lot of transition baskets."
Many of those transition baskets were a result of Preston's 26 turnovers. Frontier committed just nine.
Frontier ended up shooting 43.7 percent from the field (31-for-71) despite connecting on just 3 of 18 three-pointers (16.7 percent). From the free throw line, the mustangs were 22-for-32 (68.8).
Preston was 29-for-61 from the field (47.5) with seven treys and 7-for-16 from the line (43.8).
The Mustangs advance to face second-ranked Alex (29-1) at 9 p.m. tonight at the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. The other Class A semifinal features No. 3 Okarche and No. 4 Ketchum.
Alex escaped Smithville 54-50 following Frontier's win Thursday. Earlier, Ketchum beat Arkoma 77-51 and Okarche topped Erick 6-1-46.
Frontier 87, Preston 72 (Boys)
Frontier 22 19 25 21 - 87
Preston 15 21 12 24 - 72
Frontier - Regnier 29, Grant 21, Buxton 14, Plumley 10, Bible 6, John Burk 3, Jacob Burk 2, Sanders 2.
Preston - Lewis 32, Henson 12, Flud 6, Franklin 6, Fox 6, J. Wilson 4, D. Wilson 2, Finch 2, Basquez 2.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
This past season for the Wildcat wrestlers was one for the books, as coach Pat Young recounted at the Takedown Club banquet Thursday night.
Ponca City qualified three wrestlers for the state tournament and all three placed with Matt Dodgen winning the state championship at 125 pounds, Mark Dodgen was second at 119 and Stockton Graves third at 161.
It is the first time that has happened since the 1991-92 season. The champion that year was heavyweight Milfay Burton, who assisted with coaching the team this season.
It is also the first time in recent memory that brothers have won back-to-back state titles. Mark Dodgen won at 112 pounds last year.
The Po-Hi wrestlers were honored before a full house in the high school cafeteria Thursday.
Senior Graves received the Jack Blubaugh Scholarship Award, the Ted Pierce High Point Award and shared the Leadership Award with team co-captain Doug Scott, also a senior.
Matt Dodgen won the Brent Wilson Outstanding Wrestler Award and the Coach's Award.
Cory Burkett received the Most Improved Wrestler Award and the Donnie Parker Award went to Justin Hall. The Junior Varsity Award went to Matt Noonan.
Graves led the Wildcats in three statistical categories this past season. He had the Most Wins (32), the Most Takedowns (48) and the Most Falls (13).
Matt Dodgen had the Most Near Falls (23), Toby Redleaf had the Most Reverses (15) and Josh Bailey the Most Escapes (38).
David Kinkaid and Denny Hall were inducted into the Takedown Club's Hall of Fame.
Early in the banquet, the Ponca City Kids wrestlers and coaches were introduced by Chris Humble.
The Oklahoma Division II Age-Group Championship Swim Meet will be held in Ponca City Saturday and Sunday.
Hosted by the Ponca City Swimming Association, the meet will be held in the Community Pool. Competition begins at 8:45 a.m. both days and will go until after dark.
Over 400 swimmers and their families will take part in the meet. Teams from Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Ardmore, and Enid will bring some of the top age-bracket swimmers in the state.
The Ponca City area will be represented by 22 members of the Ponca Sailfish Swim Team. Swimmers will be competing for individual and team awards as well as the right to compete at the Junior Olympic level. Sanctioned by the Oklahoma Association of United States Swimming, the Division II Championship meet is one of the largest meets in the state and is a stepping stone for swimmers destined to compete at higher levels, according to Ponca City coach Dave Strah.