From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, March
28, 1997
LOCAL
Burbank Teen Killed In Accident
Chamber News
City Water Projects Move Along
False Alarms Numbers High
Letters Say:
Energy Efficient Systems Could Land Rebates
County Areas Get Grants for Projects
Second Language Tutor Workshop Planned April 3
DEATHS
Mary Anna Bland
Susannah G. Coker
Myria Price
Obituaries
Carolyn "Kay" Higgins
Services Pending
Gene Plummer
Dr. Robert P. Carter
Johnny Lee Hough
Earl Belew
Ida Marion Williams
Emma M. Evans
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
Honorable Mentions
Class Briefs
Opportunity Center Announces Scholarships
Title IX Holds Class at Roosevelt
LIFESTYLES
Brandi Lee Powell Marries Rod Bonesteel in Arkansas
Allens Celebrate 60 Years
Little News
Sorority Chapter Tours Facility, Plans Events
RELIGION
First Assembly/Foursquare Put Finishing Touches to Weekend Easter Musical
Revival Set April 2 to 6 at Longwood
Wesley Bible Church Announcing Revival
Church Briefs
First Lutherans Announce Plans, Confirm Class
SPORTS
Hughes Throws 3-Hitter: Wildcats Blank Stillwater, 5-0
In PC Invitational: Jr. High Golf Teams Sweep
A 16-year-old Burbank girl died at the scene of an accident on Oklahoma 18, two miles north of U.S. 60 Thursday. Passengers in the truck sustained injuries.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Scott Hulsey, who investigated the accident, reported that Myria Lynn Price was pronounced dead at the scene with massive internal injuries.
Price was driving a 1995 Chevrolet pickup southbound on Oklahoma 18 at 4 p.m. According to the investigation, the victim apparently looked, reached down and drove off the right side of the roadway before striking a culvert. The truck rolled once, ejecting Price through the driver's door.
In addition, Crissta T. Rogers, 17, was ejected through the rear window. A Shidler ambulance took the Burbank teen to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, where she was admitted in serious condition with back, internal and external injuries.
Additionally, a Fairfax ambulance took passenger Kathryn M. Jackson, 15, to SJRMC where she received treatment for arm, leg, head and trunk internal injuries. The victim was released.
The investigation revealed that the driver side air bag did deploy, however, the seat belts were not in use.
This is the eighth in a series of articles entitled, "Meet a Committee Chairperson," featuring individuals who serve as committee chairpersons for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Events Committee
Long-time resident of Ponca City, Bonnie Wetzel currently serves as co-chairperson of the Events Committee for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce. Craig Myers, who also serves as co-chair of the Events Committee, and Wetzel are responsible for planning and organizing fund raisers, community projects and events related to the Chamber of Commerce.
Wetzel is employed at Boatmen's Bank as the business development and marketing officer for Blackwell, Braman, Kaw City, Ponca City and Shidler. She also manages the Boatman's seniors program called "Premium Options."
After graduating from Po-Hi, Wetzel furthered her education at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa and Central State University in Edmond. She is very active in several local organizations, including United Way, Professionals Today, Partners in Education, Main Street Authority, American Cancer Society, Chamber Ambassadors, Oktoberfest and Hospice. She also served as vice-president for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce for two years.
Wetzel has two boys, Connor, age 4 and Evan, age 8. In addition to transporting her boys to their many activities, Wetzel enjoys traveling, boating, soccer, swimming and gardening.
The purpose of the Events Committee is to plan and organize any fund raisers, community projects and events related to the Chamber. If you have questions about the Events Committee, for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, contact Laura Gray at 765-4400.
The Ponca City Public Works Department presented an update on projects associated with the water distribution system.
According to Public Works Director Ken Parr, the Northwest Water Transmission Pipeline, Phase 2, is 98 percent completed. The $1.6 million project was funded by revenue bonds and a 60/40 percent Federal Economic Development Administration Grant. Work should be completed by June 1.
In addition, work continues on the Central Avenue and Flormable looping and upgrading project. The contract amount of $17,656, will be funded from the water distribution operation budget, said Parr.
In the future, Public Works plans to upgrade Water Treatment Plant high service pumps. Also, the department is looking at a Union Street 12-inch waterline relocation and a 12-inch waterline loop from Ash Street to Osage Street, along with connection to Cookson pump station.
Recently, the Airport Industrial Park water storage tank and booster pump station was completed with a $1 million Oklahoma Water Resource Board loan. Additionally, the Northwest Water Transmission Pipeline, Phase 1, was concluded. A OWRB loan and a Housing and Urban Development grant funded the $710,960 contract amount.
Furthermore, the Fifth Street waterline from Hartford Avenue to Prospect Avenue was completed with a $364,702 revenue bond.
Ninety-eight percent of alarms received by the Ponca City Emergency 911 Communication Center are false.
According to the department, the number of false alarms continues to increase each year. Last year, telecommunication officers received 1,633 burglar alarms and 88 fire/smoke alarms.
When an alarm is activated, a response is initiated by at least one communication officer and responded to by at least two police officers. If a fire or smoke alarm is activated, all emergency units and personnel respond.
To prevent false alarms:
- Avoid objects that trigger your alarm, such as unlocked doors or windows, unsupervised pets, loose-fitting doors, mylar balloons, and drafts that move plants and curtains.
- Make sure everyone in the home or business fully understands how the system works and knows the appropriate codes and passwords.
- Provide the monitoring company a current list of people to contact in case of an emergency.
- Check and replace alarm system batteries as needed.
- Use deadbolt locks and implement a Neighborhood Watch Program.
Editor, The News,
I was shocked to hear that Ponca City is considering selling off one of its crown jewels, the Cultural Center Museum.
This mansion is simply too valuable a part of the city's rich cultural heritage to let disappear into private hands. It is a magnificent building commissioned by Ponca City founding father E.W. Marland and holds a fine collection of Indian art and artifacts.
As a schoolchild and Camp Fire Girl growing up in Ponca City, I have many wonderful memories of using the Cultural Center. Today's children should have no less of an opportunity.
I understand that the city faces financial pressures, but the answer is not to put up for auction what is most special about Ponca City. The Cultural Center is an architecturally and historically significant home. You have no other like it!
Please vote no against Proposition 2 on April 1. Look for creative solutions instead of selling off your treasures.
Anitra Brown Rowley
Kerhonkson, N.Y.
Editor, The News,
The Ponca City Area Literacy Council would like to give a big thank you to the people from R.S.V.P. who spent many hours helping us with our direct mail campaign by folding and sorting the letters. The R.S.V.P. volunteers perform an important service in this community by volunteering many hours to help organizations such as ours. Thanks to them, we were able to get our mailing out on time. With the response to this mailing, we will be able to buy more teaching materials for our students.
There is a great need in our community for our free tutoring services in reading. Approximately 20 percent of the Ponca City Area residents are functionally illiterate; that is, they cannot read the label on a medicine bottle, fill out an application form or read to their children. We are not always aware of it because they are ashamed and try to hide the fact that they cannot read. When they do get up the nerve to do something about it, or they have a friend who will take them, they often think of the library as a place where they can get help. Fortunately, the Literacy Council is located in the library and is able to take care of their reading needs.
By improving their reading skills, these area residents can make a greater contribution to the community by getting jobs and bringing up children who can read. The goal of the Literacy Council is to make our students more productive citizens, and the R.S.V.P. volunteers have done much to help us achieve our goal. Thank you, R.S.V.P.
Barbara J. Brown,
Coordinator,
Ponca City Area
Literacy Council
The Ponca City Utility Authority's electric department offers rebates to customers, contractors and home builders.
According to the PCUA, more and more consumers are looking at ways to increase the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce energy costs. Increasing the thermal efficiency at home and installing energy-efficient electrical heating and cooling systems reduces energy consumption.
Residential customers, HVAC contractors and subdivision home builders who purchase and install recommended high-efficiency dual fuel, air-to-air, or grand source heat pumps can qualify for rebates.
Systems selected for this program are those which meet or exceed minimum federal efficiency standards. For more information call 767-0343.
NEWKIRK - Several area communities and county districts have received grant money this quarter from the Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA) for improvements.
NODA member Wayne Leven, who serves as county commissioner for Kay County's district two, issued an approved list of communities and grant amounts, as follows:
In rural economic action plan (REAP) grants, the town of Braman received a $30,620 grant for fire equipment and to complete a new municipal building, and the town of Dale fire district received an $11,820 grant for two-way radios and pagers.
Also receiving money for communication equipment were the Ranch Drive rural fire department, getting a $5,052 grant for pagers and radios, and the town of Newkirk, receiving an $8,000 grant for pagers for the fire department.
In transportation department (DOT) grants, the town of Braman received $18,969 to upgrade its drainage system and improve streets and the town of Nardin received $10,463 to chip and seal streets and improve drainage.
The town of Kildare received $13,365 for asphalt overlay of six-tenths of a mile of roadway, the town of Newkirk received $24,914 for five miles of double chip and seal and nine blocks of four-inch asphalt overlay.
County District One received $14,739 to chip and seal and level one-tenth of a mile with two-inch asphalt overlay and District Three received $11,300 for debris removal from a bridge.
The Ponca City Area Literacy Council and the Ponca City Public Schools are co-sponsoring a workshop "Teaching English as a Second Language," for tutors. Marie Hesser, trainer for the Stillwater Literacy Council, will present the workshop April 3 from 3:45 to 6 p.m. in the west wing of the Ponca City School Administration Building, 111 West Grand Avenue.
Any citizen who is currently tutoring a foreign student or who is interested in being an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor is encouraged to attend the workshop. Hesser will present some practical ideas for teaching English to non-native speakers and suggestions for all ages. She will also be available to address specific problems from tutors.
Hesser served as a primary school teacher for 20 years. She received her master's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in elementary education with an emphasis on learning disabilities. For the past five years, she has taught ESL classes primarily to spouses of OSU students and to graduate students. She has also taught ESL classes at Metro Technology Center and at the high school Adult Basic Education program. Hesser also provides an individual tutoring service.
For more information, interested persons may call Barbara Brown at 767-0351
or Linda Powers at 767-8000, Ext. 52.
DEATHS
SHIDLER - Mary Anna Bland, former resident of Burbank, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at the Columbia Medical Center in Borger, Texas. She was 90.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Shidler with Mr. L.S. Manny Loveall, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Shidler Chapel.
Mary Anna Bland was born Oct. 21, 1906 in Phillips, Okla., the daughter of Herman and Addie A. (Davis) Bland. She grew up in Phillips and attended school there.
On Oct. 21, 1924 she was united in marriage to D.A. "Pete" Bland in Coalgate, Okla. The couple made their home west of Burbank. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1990.
Mrs. Bland was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors will include a son, J.D. Bland of Shidler; two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Doris) Zink of Skellytown, Texas and Mrs. Frank (Joan) Bauman of Beloit, Kan.; a brother, Claude W. Eberle of West Plains, Mo.; one sister, Lois Tackett of Watervliet, Miss.; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Casket bearers will be Bill Zink, Henry Zink, Frank Bauman, Jim Adair, J.D. Bland and Richard Hammer.
Friends may call at the chapel until noon on Saturday.
TONKAWA - Susannah G. Coker, resident of Tonkawa, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at the Blackwell Regional Hospital in Blackwell, Okla., following a long illness. She was 61.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March, 29, 1997, at "Branson Acres", located at the end of South Seventh Street in Tonkawa. The Rev. Joseph Burger of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Tonkawa, will be the clergy officiating. Cremation arrangements are by McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.
Susannah Coker was born July 2, 1935 in Newcastle, England. She was married to Harry Coker on Nov. 30, 1962 in Yorktown, Va., and had been a resident of Tonkawa for the past 20 years.
Survivors are her husband, Harry of the home; one son, Edward DeWayne Coker of Tampa, Fla.; a daughter, Rena Ann Strickland of Fort Knox, Ky. and one grandchild.
SHIDLER - Myria Price died Thursday afternoon, March 27, 1997 in Shidler. She was 16.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Shidler High School Auditorium.
Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Kay Higgins, resident of rural Ponca City, died Thursday morning, March 27, 1997 at her home. She was 56 years of age.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997 at the United Methodist Church, Geary, Okla., under the direction of the Turner Funeral Home, Geary. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Kay Higgins was born Jan. 31, 1941 at Geary, Okla., the daughter of Leonard Dewit Walker and Flossie Naomi (Hutchens) Walker. She moved with her family in 1943 to Wichita, Kan. where she attended the Wichita Public Schools. She was united in marriage to Richard Dean Higgins on Dec. 6, 1958 at Wichita with the couple making their first home in San Diego, Calif. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1969. Mrs. Higgins was the Dietary Manager at the Ponca City Nursing Home for 16 years before retiring in June of 1996. She attended the Osage Heights Baptist Church and her enjoyments included bingo, reading and traveling.
She is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; her mother, Flossie Clary and stepfather, Richard Clary of Renton, Wash.; three sons, Richard Dean Higgins Jr. and wife, Mary of McAlester, Okla., Ronald Wayne Higgins and wife, Cindy of Ponca City and Rodney Eugene Higgins and wife, Stephanie of Gig Harbor, Wash.; three brothers, Bob Walker and wife, Linda of Ponca City, Roger Walker and wife, Marcia of Wichita, Kan. and Kenneth Walker and wife, Margaret of Graham, Wash.; one sister, Judy Cottom and husband, Larry of Renton, Wash.; six grandchildren, Christopher Higgins, Melissa Higgins, Rebecca Higgins, Brandon Higgins, Erica Higgins and Ashley Higgins. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Walker in 1960.
Casket bearers will be Larry Wrede, David Williams, Donnie Wright, Chris Sheriden, Tommy Kurtz and Richard Kurtz.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to the Kay Higgins Memorial Fund in care of Grace Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 961, Ponca City, Okla. 74702.
The family will be at the home on Route 3.
Mrs. Higgins will lie in state at Grace Memorial Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Friday.
paid obituary
BLACKWELL - Gene Plummer, resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at his home. He was 60.
Family and friends may call at Hackler Funeral Home for visitation on Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The body will be cremated after the visitation period. No services are planned at this time.
Hackler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TONKAWA - Dr. Robert P. Carter died at his home in Tonkawa at 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 28, 1997. He was 87.
Survivors will include his wife, Caroline, of the home and a son, Dr. Tom Carter of Ponca City.
Funeral arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, and will be announced later.
BLACKWELL - Johnny Lee Hough, resident of Blackwell, died Thursday afternoon, March 27, 1997 at his home. He was 47.
Survivors will include his wife, Kimberlee, of the home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, and will be announced later.
BLACKWELL - Earl Belew, longtime resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 in Yuma, Ariz. A memorial service will be announced later.
Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell is in charge of arrangements.
Ida Marion Williams, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday evening, March 27, 1997, in the Sequoyah Pointe Nursing Home, Owasso, Okla. She was 96.
The funeral service is pending with the Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later.
Emma M. Evans, Ponca City resident, died Thursday afternoon, March 27, 1997, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 88.
The funeral service is pending with the Trout Funeral Home and will be
announced later.
NEWS BRIEFS
Easter Egg Hunt - AMBUCS is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at the Lake Ponca Pageant Area Sunday at 2 p.m.
Vandalism - An employee from the Lew Wentz Golf Course reported vandalism and flags stolen. The Ponca City telecommunication officers received the call at 6:34 a.m. Thursday.
Burglary - A resident in the 2000 block of North Fifth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 6:36 a.m. Thursday to report a stereo stolen from the car. An officer took a report.
Stereo Stolen - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a stereo stolen from a truck in the 400 block of North Third Street at 6:44 a.m. Thursday.
Accident - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised of an accident at U.S. 60 and McCord Road at 7:04 a.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported.
Vandalism - A resident in the 3400 block of Meadow Lane notified the Ponca City Police Department at 7:56 a.m. Thursday that the vehicle had been vandalized. An officer took a report.
Collision - Two Ponca City police officers responded to an accident in the 400 block of North Eleventh Street at 1:06 p.m. Thursday. An officer took a report.
Bike Stolen - A resident in the 1200 block of North Oak Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 4:44 p.m. Thursday that a bike was stolen.
Arrested - An 18-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 300 block of South Eighth Street at 6:29 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Accident - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised of an accident 1.5 miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177 at 7:14 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported.
Wreck - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident at North Ash Street and West Highland Avenue at 10:08 p.m. Thursday.
Under Suspension - A 25-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at South Pine Street and West Central Avenue at 11:18 p.m. Thursday.
Youth Jumped - The Ponca City Police Department received notice that a boy was jumped in the 1100 block of North Fourteenth Street and his bike was stolen. An officer took a report at 11:50 p.m. Thursday.
Subject Held - A 22-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City Police officer in the 400 block of South Oak Street at 1:17 a.m. Friday for possession of an open container and a city warrant for failure to pay.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 22-year-old
man at Ash Street and West Grand Avenue at 2:25 a.m. Friday for driving
under suspension, improper lane use, driving under the influence and no
insurance verification.
EDUCATION
Frontier Students Rewarded for Art Work
Cousins Diane Kodesh and Jullian Kodesh have been recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for their art work and will be rewarded for their efforts at a reception in Oklahoma City. A total of 50 pieces are on exhibit, at the office of the State Superintendent, from 10 school districts in Oklahoma. Diane, a fourth grader at Frontier Elementary, is the daughter of Tony and Connie Kodesh. Jullian, a third grader, is the daughter of Jim and Jena Kodesh. Jena also serves as art instructor at Frontier Elementary.
Black Awarded for Paper
Carol Black, Arkansas City, recently attended Pittsburgh State University and presented a paper she wrote over mathematics. This state-wide convention attracted professors and students from throughout Kansas, including all of the major universities, colleges and junior colleges.
Linn and Tautfest Awarded
Dee Jay Linn and Charly Tautfest of the Frontier FFA Chapter, have been nominated to receive the prestigious State FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the Oklahoma FFA Association.
Frontier students will be some of 674 members receiving the degree during the 71st State FFA Convention in Oklahoma City. The local agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor is Randy Cook.
Maddox Receives Honor
Kristin Maddox, a junior choral music education major at Ouchita Baptist University, placed in the semi-finals in the state NATS competition. Maddox attended the 1997 Arkansas Chapter Meeting of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Auditions. She is a graduate of Ponca City High School.
Adams Toured With Cathedral Choir
Philip Adams, a freshman broadcasting major from Ponca City, is one of 49 John Brown University students who toured with the Cathedral Choir over spring break. The choir performed in Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma during its tour. Adams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams.
Frontier Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt will be held north of the east parking lot at Frontier Public School. Age groups will be: 3 years and under; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; and 10, 11 and 12 year olds. Following the egg hunt, Frontier P.T.O. will be serving hot dogs, chips and pop. The Easter Egg Hunt is for Frontier School patrons and their guests. Come join the fun.
NOC Performance
The Roustabouts of Northern Oklahoma College will appear in concert at 8 p.m. March 29 in the Northern Performing Arts Center on campus. Donations of $3 per person will be accepted at the door. The Roustabouts will reprise their popular 1996-97 traveling musical show for the benefit performance. New members selected from auditions during the Jamboree earlier in the day will be introduced.
Winning at Parenting Meeting
The group Winning at Parenting will be holding several meetings over the next couple of weeks. The dates are: April 1, 8 and 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Child Guidance Center in the Medical Arts Building at 1215 E. Hartford in Ponca City. Winning at Parenting is an informative, educational approach to improving your relationship with your children. A variety of topics are discussed including mealtime, discipline and sibling rivalry. For more information please call the Child Guidance Center at 763-0100.
OoKeeHee Princess Contest
The OoKeeHee Princess Contest will be held May 3 during the Pow-wow. Applications for the contest must be submitted to OoKeeHee one month prior to their spring pow-wow. In order to be eligible to participate in school activities, for example, programs sponsored during school hours, when one will be missing school, a student must be passing in all subjects. A minimum of GPA 2.5 is requested by the club member. It is also important that the OoKeeHee Princess has the full support of her family, particularly in attending any and all dances, pow-wows, etc. Applications can be obtained by calling any of the advisors. Contest coordinators are Mrs. Karen Hare and Ms. Cher Eagle.
The Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center Scholarship applications are available for Kay County upper class students.
The scholarship will be awarded to a Kay County resident qualified as a junior, senior or graduate student in special education or a related field such as physical, occupational or speech therapy.
Applicants must be attending an accredited college and must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. Scholarship amount is $500 cash, $250 each semester for one year.
Applications must be in by June 1 and are available at the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union or from scholarship chairman, Sandy Hudack, 1508 El Camino. Those who would like to have a copy mailed should call 762-5820. The recipient of the award may choose any approved institution in which to take the necessary training.
In addition to filing out the application, the applicant must provide college transcripts. They should have a 3.0 grade point average throughout college work. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the committee.
A resume should include college honors, interests and activities, also work experience and job history. Applications must be in by June.
The Title IX Indian Education Program of Ponca City Schools hosted a "Cultural Awareness and Enrichment Workshop," through Ponca City School Staff Development Committee at Roosevelt Elementary.
One of the speakers was Mrs. Casey Camp Horinek, member of the tribe. Mrs. Horinek is an actress and a Native American fashion designer. Mrs. Jenny Rush, a member of the Ponca tribe and a 1997 spring graduate from OSU was also a member of the panel.
Mrs. Jeana McDonald-Rush, Title IX Coordinator for Roosevelt Schools
coordinated this workshop with the assistance of the Title IX staff and
parent committee.
LIFESTYLES
Brandi Lee Powell became the bride of Rodger L. Bonesteel in a 10 a.m. ceremony Feb. 14 in Eureka Springs, Ark. The double ring vows were solemnized in the Victorian home of the minister, Sarah V. (Sally) Williams. The house was decorated with a Valentine theme including cupids and red and pink flowers.
The bride is the daughter of Dick and Janice Sober, 7 Ramblewood. The bridegroom is the son of Becky Bonesteel of Burden, Kan. and Jed and Linda Weathers of Winfield, Kan.
The bride was attired in an ivory satin gown styled with a Victorian neckline, fitted bodice and dropped waistline. The dress was embellished with lace and pearl accents. The full, cathedral length train was enhanced with lace appliques in a tulip design. The short veil was secured by a wide headband decorated with white and ivory silk roses and pearls complemented by petite red and black silk roses. The bride carried a bouquet of red and blush garden roses in full bloom accented with red tulips and red satin ribbon.
Sandy Higginbotham of Pawhuska was the maid of honor. She wore a red silk street-length dress designed with a red lace overlay. Her headdress of red, black and white roses was accented with pearls and was created by the bride's mother. She carried two long-stemmed white roses trimmed with ivory satin ribbon. The bridal bouquets were designed by the bride.
A reception honoring the couple was held Feb. 15 at Winfield, Kan. and was hosted by the bride's parents. Special guests were the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Edy Smith of Chico, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan of Orland, Calif.
The couple is residing in Winfield where the bride is employed with Winfield Consumer Products. She is also a volunteer with the Burden, Kan. Fire Department. The bridegroom is a 6-year veteran Firefighter/EMS with the Winfield Fire Department.
Harold and Louise Allen, 1500 East Bradley, #118, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today. They were married on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church (now Albright United Methodist).
They have resided in Ponca City except for 11 years in Dallas prior to Mr. Allen's retirement from a long career in dairy manufacturing. A family celebration has been postponed due to Mrs. Allen's ill health, but friends are invited to send cards to the couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen have two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Robert Anthony of Ponca City, and Sara Sue (Susie) and Carl Van Marel of Tulsa. The couple has six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mark and Vanessa Longoria of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a son, Trevor Matthew, on March 13 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He weighed 7-pounds, 14-ounces. He has a brother, Tanner, 3.
Grandparents are Andy and Yvonne Longoria, John and Sherry Burgent of Blackwell and Fred and Sandra Veatch of Newkirk.
Bill and Sharon (Leikam) Evers of White Bear Lake, Minn. announce the birth of their son, Brandon Henry Evers, Feb. 15 in Minnesota. The baby was born at 7:02 p.m. and weighed 7-pounds, 1-ounce and was 21-inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Vernon and Bernadette Leikam of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Deanna Evers of Chesterfield, Mo. Paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Dorothy Hagberg of Chesterfield.
Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met recently at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Wellness Center where Patti Kannenwischer, an exercise physiologist, gave a tour of the facilities and demonstrated some exercises. She stated the most common injuries are to the neck and back.
Following the program Juni Parks presided over the business meeting. A thank you note was read concerning the going-away party for Delorus Patterson. Members needing an address or telephone number should contact the chapter secretary, Margaret Price.
Peggy Cookson read the duties of the president, vice-president and Recording secretary to the group. Catherine Horner, vice president, said a pledge meeting had been held and the Ritual of Jewels will be May 13 for Cindy Russell and Mary Rickords. Sue Waggerman will deliver items collected by the chapter for the Domestic Violence program. A donation and Easter card will be delivered to the chapter's sponsored family.
Announcement was made that money for tickets, $13.75 each, for Founders
Day was due in April. Barbara Ashlock is in charge of the nominating committee
for City Council. Refreshments for the evening were provided by Darlene
VanDeburgh. Cindy Russell will be hostess and in charge of the program for
the nest meeting when an election of officers and "girl of the year"
will be held.
RELIGION
Over 100 cast members are putting the final touches on the Easter Musical, "He's Alive" to be performed on March 28, 29 and 30 by the combined choirs and drama departments of The First Assembly of God and Foursquare churches.
The unique set, consisting of a two story Calvary hill and tomb, is the highlight of the lifelike replicas designed by Mark Russell and built by skilled set builders, Casey Osborn, Vance Garton, Michael Wiles, Kitty Russell, Glenda Knight, Dwayne Clinton, Coy Chrisman and Danny Osborn.
The larger sets surround the choir and various simple sets are used on the center platform. The biggest part of the set is the Calvary hill with three life-sized crosses mounted to a twelve foot high platform with the tomb on the underside.
Three scenes use the Calvary hill set. The most dramatic is the scene where the Angel Michael is on top of the tomb singing the song, "Arise My Love", with Peter and two other angels. "The dramatic resurrection of Jesus as He walks out of the tomb is incredibly inspiring and breathtaking, according to Barbara Young, the drama director. "If you can sit through that scene and not be moved, then there is not much that can move you."
The "Arise My Love" scene is not a part of the "He's Alive" musical, but was added as a special part of First Assembly and Foursquare adaptation of "He's Alive". "We have made several additions to Claire Cloningers' very moving musical drama, Young said. "The changes have been to bring lifelike dramas to an already emotionally charged presentation."
Performances for "He's Alive", begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 30. No tickets are required and transportation can be provided by calling 762-2401.
Pastors Blaine Herron and Dr. Bracy Hill invite the public to come and "celebrate the triumphant resurrection of Jesus Christ."
The Longwood Baptist Church will celebrate a Spring Revival April 2 through 6, starting at 7 o'clock each evening, according to Pastor Larry Stevenson.
On Saturday, April 5, the dedication of the new building extension will be held with an afternoon of songs and games at 4 p.m., cook-out at 5:30 p.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. Sunday morning worship will begin at 9:45 with Sunday School and Morning Revival Worship at 10:50 a.m.
The Evangelist will be Dr. Greg Ammons from Iowa Park, Texas. Dr. Ammons comes to Longwood with great experience in the ministry, Pastor Stevenson pointed out. He is a 1988 graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, with a Doctor of Ministry degree with emphasis in Pastoral Ministry and Theology.
Dr. Ammons testifies he accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord on Feb. 15, 1970, and was baptized in Boswell, Okla. at the First Baptist Church. He was licensed to the Gospel Ministry in 1979, and ordained in 1984. He has been Senior Pastor for Faith Baptist Church in Iowa Park, Texas since 1988 and was elected "Citizen of the Year" there in 1996. Since starting his pastoral calling in 1979, he has vast experience in the ministerial field and is well known for his revival messages. Dr. Ammons and his wife, Lisa, reside at 308 South Park Street in Iowa Park, Texas 67367.
The music leader for the revival will be Bro. Guy Cooper from Northeast Baptist Church, Ponca City, where he serves as Minister of Music and Youth. Bro. Guy and his wife, Donita, are the parents of three children. Since inviting Christ into his life at age 13, Bro. Guy has been active in church music. He has led music for worship when needed and upon graduating Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1983, has served continuously in the field of church music and youth.
He is a member of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma and music director for Kay Baptist Children's Camp. He has led music in several revivals and has God's blessing in his voice and choice of music, according to those who work with him.
Working with Bro. Stevenson at Longwood are Bro. Steve Upshaw as Associate Pastor and Randall Wilburn as Minister of Music and Youth. Regular service each Sunday begins with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:50 a.m., Discipleship Training at 5 p.m. and Bible Study at 6. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study are held on Wednesday night, starting at 7 p.m.
Longwood Baptist is located four miles east and a mile north of the Pioneer Woman Statue on Lake Road. An invitation to attend revival services is extended to the public.
Wesley Bible Church, 410 Fairview will be in revival March 30 through April 6. Guest evangelist will be David Light.
Services are scheduled Monday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The public is invited to attend these services.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Announce Activities
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church extends and open invitation to Ponca Citians to attend their Easter Sunday services, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Fellowship will follow at 9:30 a.m. including homemade goodies. Sunday School is held at 10 a.m. The youth will be organizing an Easter Egg Hunt during the Sunday School hour, for the small children.
There will be a special congregational meeting held Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Members are reminded to check their mail boxes at the church or call a council member for details, and plans to attend.
Members are reminded to order their new POP T-shirts. The order form is on the back of the church bulletin or call Angela Correll at 765-5199. Orders will be taken until April 20.
Prince of Peace extends birthday greetings to Alex Primeau, Angela Correll, and Rob Tomek.
Kildare Baptists Plan Special Easter Service
The worship service Easter Sunday morning at Kildare Baptist Church will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., and no Sunday School nor evening service is planned, it was announced by the Rev. Dennis E. Wildman, pastor.
Pastor Wildman invites everyone "to attend our early service to celebrate the Resurrection of our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."
Good Shepherd Lutherans Plan Good Friday, Easter Sunday Services
A Good Friday service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. this evening. The title of Pastor Richard Zabel's sermon will be "He Danced", based on John's Passion. Good Shepherd is located at 3109 North Union.
Good Shepherd will celebrate Easter Sunday services at 8 a.m. at Wentz Camp. The titled of Pastor Zabel's sermon will be "Doing the Best We Can Do", based on John 20:1-9 The Fellowship Committee will be serving a breakfast following church services, and an Easter egg hunt has been planned for the children following breakfast.
Visitors are welcome to all services.
River of Life Church of God Planning Easter Services
The River of Life Church of God at 105 North Second cordially invites the public to worship with them on Easter Sunday. They will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with praise, preaching and communion on Sunday morning at 10:30. Other services during the week will include Sunday at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
Crestview Baptists Announce Easter Schedule
Pastor Virgil Swift of Crestview Baptist Church has announced the schedule of events for Easter Sunday.
The day at Crestview will begin with a Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m., to be held outdoors, weather permitting, followed by breakfast and fellowship at 8:15 a.m.
Pastor Swift said Bible study is scheduled for 9 a.m. with Sunday morning worship service at 10 a.m. (In accordance with Jesus' last commandment, the Church will observe the Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. The day will conclude with a traditional Easter Egg Hunt for the children. There will be no evening service.
Pastor Swift extends an open invitation to folks in the surrounding community to, "Come and join us as we celebrate the holiest of Holy days, the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."
Crestview Baptist Church is located in the Osage on U.S. 60 East and Indian Hill Road.
First Methodists Plan Easter Celebration
Celebration of Easter begins early for First United Methodists. The youth are sponsoring and leading a Son Rise Worship Service at Cann Memorial Gardens beginning at 6:30 a.m. This service will celebrate the rising of God's son.
Regular worship services will be held at the church at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The service will feature a sermon by the Rev. Denny Hook, combined with an original Easter drama written and produced by David May.
The drama features one pew on an Easter Sunday . The Rev. Mr. Hook's sermon is intertwined with the drama, speaking to the congregation, as well as the play participants.
Sunday School classes are held at 9:45 a.m. between the worship services. Please join the services for an original Easter message you won't forget. An open invitation is extended to all who want to celebrate God's wondrous resurrection of Jesus on Easter.
Good Friday and Easter Events Told by 1st Christian
First Christian Church is sponsoring a Good Friday Camp (it's not too late to find out "what's so good about Good Friday.") on Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. for pre-kindergarten through sixth graders. Skits, crafts, games and visitors are planned. Becky Balli, Regina Bookout and Robert Shaffer are in charge of this event.
First Christian is planning a Sunrise Service for Easter morning, meeting at dawn to celebrate the resurrection and be led in worship by the youth of the church. The service will be held at 6:30 a.m. at Fifth Street Park, corner of Fifth and Highland near the picnic tables. Bring your own lawn chairs.
The Chancel Choir will present "This Day of Resurrection" at the 10:40 worship service Easter Sunday. The cantata consists of five sections which encompasses the Lenten and Easter season. Soloists will be Carol Coats and Gary Stephens. Organist is Carolyn Hook and Bob Moore is the director.
All pre-school age children are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday following the 10:40 worship service. The hunt is sponsored by CYF and will take place on the church playground, north of the church.
Grace Church Reveals Service Plans
Following Palm Sunday services and Holy Eucharist on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with the Maundy Thursday Instructed Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar, communicants of Grace Episcopal Church held a Prayer Vigil at the Altar of Repose following the Maundy Thursday service until the Good Friday service which was to be held today at 12:15 with the Stations of the Cross. The Good Friday Liturgy: Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion from Reserved Sacrament will be held at 6 p.m. this evening, according to the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector.
Holy Saturday Liturgy and Lighting of the Paschal Candle is scheduled for Holy Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Two services of Holy Eucharist will be held on Easter Day, the first at 8 a.m. and the second at 10:30 a.m.
Woodlands Christian Offers Easter Worship Opportunities
Woodlands Christian Church will offer several worship opportunities for Easter morning, according to the senior minister, the Rev. Paul M. Krueger.
A special service of Praise and Worship is scheduled for 8 a.m. Easter morning with praise chorus and hymns led by a singing praise team ... Georgianna Adams, Marilyn Merle, Regina Smith, and Linda Watson. The Chancel Choir will have an anthem, offering and communion will be offered, and the Rev. Mr. Krueger will bring the message, "Is Easter Only a Moral Victory?"
Sunday School is set for 9:15 a.m. and the Traditional Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Mr. Krueger will bring the morning message, using the scripture Mark 16:1-8. Those attending will celebrate the risen Lord through baptism, hymns and the Word; and the Chancel Choir will share three beautiful arrangements, it was noted.
Easter Sunday Services Told for St. Paul's UMC
St. Paul's at the corner of Hartford and Pecan invites the public to join in the celebration Easter morning. They plan three worship services - 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Rev. Ed Coy Light will be preaching all three services, and the worship services will be filled with music led by William Harrison, director of music ministries.
The 8 a.m. service will feature a string quartet of Robert Maril, Molly Baugh, Sarah Cowan and Reona Walling. Brad Meredith will sing a solo "The Holy City" and the choir will sing "Easter Joy".
The 9:30 and 11 o'clock services will have "To God be the Glory" combining the Handbell Choir, organ, choir, congregation and a trio of brass players. The trio of brass, Kent Carbaugh, Tarina Morris, and Tom Danielson will also accompany the choir singing "Alleluia, He Lives". Brad Meredith will sing "The Holy City".
In addition, the youth and their parents will host a breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. in fellowship hall. Visitors are welcome to join St. Paul's as they anticipate a glorious Easter.
Special Easter Worship Service Set at Pioneer Bible Church
The Pioneer Bible Church, corner of Third and Chestnut, invites the public to attend a special Easter Worship Service this Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. The service will consist of hymns and choruses, special music, and a message by the pastor, the Rev. Larry Harris.
Special music will consist of Handbell Choir (Ellen Harris, Diane Clarida, Katy Tucker, Connie Sjoberg), Adult Choir (Betty Biedermann, Dannie Clarida, Diane Clarida, Kevin Dennis, Karen Eyster, Sue Frederick, Diane Harris, Ellen Harris, Randy Keen, Larry Lefebure, Sherry Lefebure, Eric Lusk, Elizabeth Milligan, Lanita Milligan, Don Sjoberg, Connie Sjoberg, Jacquie Willis), Women's Duet (Diane Clarida and Betty Biedermann, Diane Clarida and Sherry Lefebure), Piano Solo (Katy Tucker), Vocal Solo (Elizabeth Milligan, LaNita Milligan, David Clarida), Women's Choir, and Men's Chorus. Narration will be done by Marsh Boomer and the church pianist is Sue Mertz.
A nursery will be provided for babies. Also, Children's Church is available for children ages 2-5.
The Confirmation Class of 1997 and Sunday School children led the procession last Sunday at First Lutheran Church, waving palm fronds while the congregation sang songs of thanks and praise to begin Holy Week. Various events of meditation, prayer and worship are making up this week's activities at the church.
Evening service was held Maundy Thursday and the Good Friday service is tonight at 7 o'clock. Holy Communion was celebrated Thursday and the Friday Service of meditation and prayer will end in darkness and silence. The Rev. Paul M. Volz will lead the Friday service, as well as the Easter Festival Services on Sunday morning. Sunrise service will begin at 7:30 a.m. The Senior Choir will participate in both services and parish singers from The Lutheran Women's Missionary League will sing in the festive service which begins at 11 a.m.
Following the early service, breakfast will be served by the Youth of the congregation, sponsored by the local chapter of the Aid Association for Lutherans.
Visitors to the community, as well as those currently without a church
home, are also welcome to join folks at First Lutheran as they celebrate
the Risen Savior, Pastor Volz invited.
SPORTS
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
A four-run first staked the Ponca City Wildcats to a big early lead and the pitching of senior Rocky Hughes never let Stillwater back in the game as the Cats posted a 5-0 win over the Pioneers here Thursday in Frontier Conference action at the high school diamond.
The win was Ponca City's sixth straight as the Cats improved to 6-2. Po-Hi will go for its seventh consecutive victory this evening as Enid visits for a single varsity game at 5 p.m.
Hughes was masterful in improving to 3-0. He struck out 10, allowed just three hits and walked only two against the Pioneers (4-10).
Ponca City's offense struck quickly as leadoff batter J.R. Fry was hit by a pitch, Justin Thomas followed with an infield single on the hit-and-run play and Fry took third on a passed ball. senior first baseman Josh Shafer then singled up the middle to score Fry for a 1-0 lead.
A wild pitch allowed the runners to move up one base each and then senior catcher Daniel Dodgen stroked an RBI single to score Thomas. Shafer held up at third on the play but scored one batter later when Chris Koenig blooped in an RBI single in shallow center field.
Hughes drove in the fourth run of the inning on an RBI groundout.
The Wildcats were unable to produce another hit off Stillwater pitcher Jeff Pratt but did score once more.
Third baseman Dean Hemenway led off the sixth with a walk and courtesy runner Brian Benson was sacrificed to second by Koenig. Hughes then reached on an error, which allowed Benson to score.
Stillwater put together a mild threat in the top of the seventh as a small rain shower came down.
After a leadoff walk, Fry made a rare error at shortstop. Hughes then got a strikeout and a fielder's choice accounted for out No. 2. A stolen base then put two runners in scoring position but Hughes struck out Stillwater's one-hole hitter for the third out to end the game.
Following tonight's game, the Cats host Guthrie and Tulsa Hale Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. and then host Sand Springs Tuesday for a single Frontier Conference game beginning at 5 p.m.
Ponca City 5, Stillwater 0
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Ponca City's junior high golf teams did extremely well in their first action of the year, sweeping the top two places in both girls and boys divisions of the Ponca City Junior High Golf Invitational at Wentz Thursday.
On the girls' side, Ponca City's Red team took first with a score of 213 in the nine-hole event and the Ponca City Blue team was second with a 250. Enid finished third (261), Blackwell was fourth (295) and Stillwater was fifth.
Stephanie Quinn of Stillwater was the medalist with a 48. Jenni Nimmo of Ponca City Red was second (50), Ashley Mott of the Reds was third (52), Calyn Howe of the Reds was fourth (55) and Heather Staires of the Reds was fifth (56).
"The scores were a little high, but the wind kind of blew them all over the course," said coach John Maddox.
On the boys' side, the Reds took first with a 353 and the Blues were second with a 367. Enid Waller was third (372), Enid Emerson fourth (374), Stillwater fifth (375), Blackwell sixth (393) and Enid Longfellow was a distant seventh (517).
Donnie Martin of Emerson was the medalist with a 79. Ross Stalling of Emerson was second with a 83, Scott King of the Ponca City Red and Kyle Henderson of the PC Blue tied for third with an 85. Jason Beguin of the Red was fifth with an 89.
"We had a few surprises," said Maddox. "Kyle Henderson played real well, obviously. We may have to make some lineup changes.
"Overall, it was just a real good outing, especially for it being our first time out. We just have to keep working on improving now."
Up next, the junior high boys participate in the Stillwater invitational
Monday and will be in Enid Thursday.