From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, April
4, 1997
LOCAL
Nearly News
Letters Say:
Homicides Frequently Occur From Arguments
Annual Spring Clean Up Week Begins Saturday
Oil and Gas Report
District Court
March Moisture Puts Year Just Barely Above Normal
Special Olympics Set For Saturday at Sullins
'Tune Out Violence' on TV Observance Set Saturday
Giveswater Service Club Hosting Benefit
Sparky Here For Great Fire Escape
Book Review: 'Sunny Side Up' Author Here for Autographs
Final Day To Buy CC Membership
DEATHS
Clifford Richard Peetoom
Albert A. Oestmann
Iva A. Kelly
Services Pending
Kathryn Tottman
Funerals
Nora Ida DeBoard
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
Class Briefs
Honorable Mentions
Garfield Academy Meetings Scheduled
RELIGION
Grace Church To Dedicate New Building Sunday P.M.
Lusk Coming For Bible Seminar
SS Baptists Host Counseling Meet
Church Briefs
Ponca City Christians Joining In 'March for Jesus' Again This Year
Women To Lead 1st UMC Service
St. Luke's Sets New Schedule
LIFESTYLES
Kay County 4-H Club Participates In Fund-Raiser
Lamoureaux 80th Birthday Card Shower
Couple Marks Anniversary
Miriam Class Members Meet
McCord Group Holds Meeting
SPORTS
Lady Cat Golfers 11th
Wildcat Golfers Far Back
JV Baseball Team Is On 4-Game Roll
The News has learned that the tornado sirens will not sound at 1 p.m. Saturday as indicated in an article related to the Great Ponca City Fire Escape. Firefighters had hoped to use the sirens as a reminder for folks to change batteries in their smoke detectors when clocks are changed to daylight savings time at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Editor, The News,
Lloyd Miller supplied me with a lot of interesting information on my visit to Ponca City last September.
One article was a story about Jackie Laird and a copy of her obituary (12-5-90). In it, it was mentioned about her being a chef at hotels in California and later for the Arcade Hotel and the Jens Marie Hotel and later for the American Legion Home School.
It told about her using "Mexican Joe's chili recipe." Would any of your readers have the recipe or is it lost to history? I'm writing (or trying to) a book about Effie Cole from our area here in Ohio who married Mexican Joe Barrera in 1905. Just finished an excellent book by Allen L. Farnum (Pawnee Bill's Historic Wild West). Photos that were from negatives 90 years old, so maybe there's hope for finding the recipe.
Russell May
Route 2, Box 12
Lowell, Ohio
614896-2898
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
The notion that gun violence is solely related to gang and drug violence is a myth. Most incidents of gun violence occur in the home, not on the streets, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In addition, 28 percent of all homicides committed in the U.S., in 1994, were the result of a disagreement. Ponca City detectives would agree the most common cause leading to a homicide is an argument.
Det. Sgt. William Thornton, of the Ponca City Police Department, says homicide investigations require teamwork. Once detectives confirm a homicide has happened, the Kay County Medical Examiner (ME), Kay County District Attorney, and the Kay County Sheriff's Office are immediately advised.
Thornton confirmed that everyone plays a vital role in an investigation. Initially, patrol officers arrive and make a walk-through of the area before securing the scene. Protecting the crime scene is crucial, according to Thornton.
If the victim is beyond hope of recovery, the body is left where it was discovered, according to Det. Sgt. Bob Stieber, of the PCPD. Upon arrival, the medical examiner estimates how long the victim has been dead and a possible cause of death. The detective said the ME's estimation of time of death is usually within three hours.
Additionally, the captain of the Detective Division will assign a case officer and evidence officer to the investigation. Pictures of the crime scene are taken and evidence is collected.
"We find it, photograph it and take it as evidence," Thornton said.
Evidence is collected in envelops, sacks and plastic containers. Some evidence will be sent to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for lab analysis. Stieber said evidence is typically kept forever due to the possibility that a murder defendant may make an appeal.
The case and evidence officers will do a thorough review of the scene for future reference. Also, the area immediately surrounding a crime scene is canvassed and a crime scene log is kept of those who enter and leave.
To properly and legally search a residence, where a homicide occurred, detectives must obtain either a warrant or permission from the property owner. Should the owner refuse permission, a warrant is taken to a judge for approval.
Sgt. Stieber confirmed that when a warrant is needed, it usually causes only a short delay in the investigation.
Detectives confirmed that all Ponca City autopsies are performed in Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma Medical Examiners Office. Thornton said the emergency management technicians can provide reliable information. For example, they can describe whether the body was still warm when they arrived or if the blood was already congealed.
The detectives said, typically, the funeral home releases the body to the OKC examiner, for an autopsy. Thornton confirmed that an autopsy is performed on any homicide victim or the victim of a suspicious death.
However, if a doctor or the examiner is willing to sign a death certificate (make a pronouncement on the cause of death), and the detectives have no question about the cause of death, an autopsy will not be necessary.
Detectives are capable of determining whether death occurred by natural causes. Thornton says it is pretty evident. Unattended deaths and suicides are also investigated by detectives. Based on the detectives' findings, the body may be sent for an autopsy.
As part of the investigation, witnesses are interviewed and information is obtained from every possible source. Detectives conduct interviews with each witness separately. Some witnesses may be taken to the police station for further interrogation.
In preparation for a court appearance, detectives provide a basic rendering of the crime scene to the city engineers. The engineers enter the data into their computer to produce a layout to help the jury visualize the scene. When a homicide occurs outdoors, city engineers use survey equipment to produce a rendering.
In 1995, four homicide incidents were reported. In 1994 and 1996, no murders were reported in Ponca City. The FBI confirmed that 23,305 homicides occurred in the U.S., in 1994. While handguns represent only one-third of all firearms privately owned in the U.S., they were responsible for 58 percent of all homicides and 82.6 percent of all firearm homicides.
The special pick up charge will be waived for Ponca City residents during spring clean up week, which begins Saturday.
According to Ken Wilson, Solid Waste Superintendent, residents are encouraged to clean up property and place items next to the locations of regular refuse pickup. City crews will pick up all residential household items, except for large tree trunks, concrete, construction and demolition. The special pick up charge of $25, will be waived.
The city can only collect refrigerators and/or air conditioners that have been certified free of freon by a licensed technician, said Wilson.
Additionally, grass scalpings will be collected during clean up week, however, no grass scalpings or clippings will be collected except by special pick up, after April 12.
Furthermore, residents can take items to the landfill at no charge during spring clean up week. Residents must show their utility receipts for refuse services and a driver's license, upon arrival at the landfill, which is located southwest of Ponca City.
For more information, contact Wilson at 767-0411.
Hunton Oil and Gas Corp. has filed for permit to drill the No. 1-19 Otto, a 4,000 ft. developmental well.
Location is 4.2 miles west of Kildare.
The well is in Kay County's Northwest Garrett Field.
Section 19 - township 27n - range 2e-ne-ne.
Bogo Energy Corp. is preparing to conduct a wildcat recompletion for extended production in Noble County.
The No. 1-19 Cassody is about 6.5 miles north of Lucien.
Bogo will be seeking new pay at a depth of about 5,478 feet in the Wilcox Formation.
Section 19 - township 22n - range 2w-se-ne.
Drillsite has been staked for the No. 3-30 Dale, a 2,400-ft. developmental well in the Orlando Field, Noble County.
The operation will be located about six miles south-southeast of Perry.
Baron Exploration Co. is the operator.
Section 30 - township 20n - range 1w-se-sw.
Drilling has gotten underway at the No. 1-21 Palovik in the South Lone Elm Field, Noble County, three miles east-southeast of Elgin. The well carries permit for 2,200 feet of hole making.
Harry A. Spring is the operator.
Section 21 - township 20n - range 1e-se-ne.
DLB Oil and Gas Inc. has posted first production data for the No. 9-7 DLB, a newly-completed gas well in Osage County's Barnsdall Field.
The well flowed 400,000 CF gas per day.
Bottomed at 2,734 feet, the well will produce from perforations in the Burgess Sands, Arbuckle Dolomite Formation.
Location is near the northern city limit of Barnsdall.
Section 7 - township 24 - range 11-sw-sw.
The No. 2 Biddick "A" has been recompleted for extended production in the Whitetail Field, Osage County, 2.8 miles southwest of Bigheart. It showed ability to flow 70,000 CF gas per day.
Production is from the Big Lime Formation and bottomed at total depth of 1,750 feet from the original depth of 1,850 feet.
Lloyd W. Biddick Jr. is the operator.
Section 17 - township 27 - range 10-nw-nw.
A new producer has been brought on line in Osage County's Domes-Pond Creek Field, with Jones and Buck Development as the operator.
Located 1.6 miles northwest of Herd, the well is designated as the No. 6 Jones and Buck "B."
It pumped eight barrels of oil per day.
The well bottomed at 2,019 feet and will produce from the Wayside Sands Formation.
Section 22 - township 28 - range 10-sw-sw.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Jeremy Joseph Ewing, 26, and Ruth Ann Diaz, 28, both of Ponca City.
Daniel Gonzalez, 18, and Jennifer Lea Dollarhide, 18, both of Ponca City.
Rodney Rains Marler, 23, and Manuela Ochoa, 21, both of Tonkawa.
Todd Michael Tompkins, 28, and Shelly Kay King, 26, both of Ponca City.
Osmany Vargas, 27, and Miriam Elisa Ortiz, 20, both of Ponca City.
Paul Edward Focke, 21, and Karen Margaret Baldwin, 20, both of Newkirk.
Theodore F. Yeager, 64, and Wanda R. Knight, 52, both of Emporia, Kan.
Wyatt Dayne Wood, 19, and Kari Jean Whitecotton, 25, both of Blackwell.
Bobby Joe Laughlin, 51, and Mary Ellen Lacy, 43, both of Blackwell.
Robert F. Taglialatela, 50, and Wanda Lou Whiting-Harrell, 47, both of Ponca City.
Patrick Shannon Moore, 31, and Alba Gloria Cohen, 30, both of Ponca City.
Paul Ray Rogers, 33, and LeAnn Marie Brown, 31, both of Ponca City.
Ponca City
Divorces Filed
Lauretta Ann McWilliams vs. Roy Clay McWilliams.
Greg Pryor vs. Amber Pryor.
David Ray Golay vs. Mary Elizabeth Golay.
John Anthony Marchesoni vs. Gina Marie Marchesoni.
April A. Johnson vs. Glen R. Johnson Jr.
Monty Waggoner vs. Sandra Waggoner.
Karen Elizabeth Downs vs. Seth Jon-Volne Downs.
Divorces Granted
Randy Lee Jensen vs. Lisa A. Jensen; defendant restored to former name Lisa A. Northrup.
Patricia C. Sherrill vs. Bruce M. Sherrill.
Peggy S. Marlin vs. Bruce W. Marlin.
Civil Proceedings
Sally Marie Emery vs. Ruth Ann Thompson; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Ralph Bailey vs. Modern Investment Casting Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $40,930.72.
Dalena Wyatt vs. Vere Harman; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Bank of Oklahoma vs. Robert K. Edwards and Charles V. Edwards; plaintiff seeking judgment for $30,896.88.
By MAX STOKESBERRY
News Staff Writer
There were threatening skies and predictions of rain, but the weather station at Ponca City's Municipal Airport measured only .85-inch of wet stuff during March. This was a hefty 2.27 inches below normal, according to Mee-Too-Media observers.
Fortunately the picture isn't that grim for the first quarter of 1997, thanks to an unusual February that dropped more than four inches into the rain gauge. January and March were both under the one-inch mark at .30 and .85. Precipitation for the year up to April 1 totaled 5.58 inches, compared with a normal expectation of 5.37.
February was unusual in that its 4.43 inches made it the wettest second month in at least 30 years. But last month went in the opposite direction by being only the fourth March since 1967 to record less than an inch of moisture. Other third-month totals in that category were March of 1986, 1984 and 1971 with amounts of .56, .55 and .03.
The most rain in a 24-hour period last month was .74-inch on the 24th. Measurable amounts also included .10 on the 18th and .01 on the 25th. Other attempts to dampen things resulted in a trace of moisture on 11 days, on two of which traces of snow were detected.
Average temperature was 52.7 degrees, making the month 2.2 degrees warmer than normal, MTM observers said. Highest temperature for March was 88 degrees on the 21st, the lowest 25 on the 15th.
During the past 30 years the coldest March temperatures have been five, six, seven and 11 degrees, recorded last year and in 1980, 1978 and 1982, respectively. The warmest reading was 90 degrees, in both 1974 and 1994.
More than 60 athletes will abound at Sullins Stadium Saturday at 10 a.m. for the Kay County Special Olympics. In case of bad weather, the events will be held in the girl's gym. Volunteers and cheerleaders are welcome.
According to Linda Hemenway, Kay County Special Olympics co-coordinator, volunteers are still needed to take athletes to track and field events and help them through the meet. Those interested should arrive at 9:30 a.m. and check in with Head Coach Dan Sample. The program is expected to wind down around 1 p.m.
Kay County Council for Retarded Citizens and Conoco, Inc. donated new shorts and shirts for the athletes. In addition, local merchants will provide lunch for the Special Olympians at noon.
The athletes have been training since Feb. 15, for the local event. Athletes can compete regionally at Frontier School in Red Rock on April 12, according Debbie Meyer, co-coordinator. Olympians who compete at Red Rock are eligible to compete at the state level. The Oklahoma Special Olympics will be held in Stillwater from May 14 through May 16.
Ponca City Ambucs have sponsored the event for eight years. Members volunteer to set up as well as stage the events.
Special Olympics is a non-profit, international program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round training and athletic competition for more than one million athletes in nearly 150 countries.
In an effort to show alternatives to violence on television, Kay and Noble county affiliates of the National Association for Family and Community Education are observing a "Tune Out Violence" day Saturday.
The FCE, formerly known as Home Extension Clubs, have issued a proclamation to "tune out TV violence on April 5 and put television to work for children."
The organization has sent the proclamation to the Federal Communications Commission and other "interested parties."
According to the proclamation, the FCE "recognizes that television is our story teller, our educator and that viewing television with a violent content is a significant factor in desensitizing the children and adults toward the effects of violence "
The vision of the NAFCE is for children to benefit from the television they watch.
Resolutions forwarded to the FCC include:
- That children, parents and caregivers become aware of and choose alternatives to violent programming.
- That children, parents and caregivers discover the wonders of television instead of being influenced by senseless violence and other violence.
- That the Children's Television Act of 1990 be strengthened and enforced.
- That the National Association of Family and Community Education's ChoiceE-TV program help children to benefit from the television.
The FCE has called for a nation-wide effort to tune out violence on television this Saturday.
The Giveswater Service Club will host a benefit gourd dance Sunday at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center in White Eagle.
Proceeds will go to the building fund. Activities begin at 2 p.m. with dinner after the dance, which ends at 6 p.m.
A family meeting will be held after the dinner, according to Barbara Wilson, president of the Giveswater Service Club.
Head staff will be Lamont Brown, head man dancer; Julie Pickett, head lady dancer; Edwin Little Cook, head singer, and Delbert Cole, master of ceremonies.
Everyone is invited to participate in the dancing.
Sparky, the fire dog, will be in town Saturday for the Great Ponca City Fire Escape, which will be held at Lowe's Home Center from noon to 4 p.m.
For a one dollar donation, kids can have their picture taken with the Learn Not to Burn mascot. All proceeds go to the purchase of smoke detectors for low income housing.
In addition, the tornado sirens will sound at 1 p.m. to remind families to change batteries in their smoke detectors when they change the clocks to daylight savings time. Furthermore, it's a good time to practice a home fire escape plan, said firefighter David VanBuskirk, of the PCFD.
According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, non-working smoke alarms are a factor in thousands of deaths and injuries caused by home fires each year. A working smoke alarm cuts the risk of dying in a home fire nearly in half by providing an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape.
Although residential structural fire deaths fell about 25 percent between 1980 and 1990, the U.S. still has one of the highest fire death rates in the industrial world.
The PCFD and Lowe's are sponsoring the event, which is open to the public.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
"Sunny Side Up," is a "warm fuzzy" new cookbook just off the press and written by Ponca City folk-artist, Cindy Grubb. Cindy will be at Brace Books and More Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. to autograph copies of the delightfully illustrated book for people who like breakfast - anytime of the day!
Full of "good morning recipes to start your day," the 64-page colorfully illustrated booklet is published by Harvest House Publishers.
Affiliated with Grubbies' inspirational gift products line and a partner with Norma and Jim Grubb of Ponca City, Cindy got her inspiration for the 64-page book when a representative of Harvest House Publishers told Cindy that the company could use some booklets of this type for their line of products sold through the Christian Booksellers Association market.
Cindy sat down and began compiling delicious breakfast recipes from favorites collected by her family and friends. The artist in her, allowed the bright and perky folk-style sketches and nostalgic calligraphy on each page and Harvest House added the yellow gingham cover.
The first section of the book is titled "Rise and Shine Breads and Muffins," which contains mouth-watering recipes, such as carrot pineapple muffins and applesauce puffs as well as grandma's strawberry bread.
The second section includes "Make Hay While the Sun Shines Pancakes and Waffles," and includes recipes for barnyard oven pancakes, pecan and rolled oat pancakes, as well as standard recipes and other favorites.
The third section is titled "Farm Fresh Egg Dishes," and begins with a recipe named "train wreck" which calls for 1/2 pound bacon or ham, 6-10 potatoes, mushrooms, onions, milk, two cups of cheese, salsa, sour cream, margarine and salt and pepper.
The next section, "Sweet Somethings," begins on page 44 and includes such interesting recipes as wake-up shakes, fruitie tutti, fruit salsa, fabulous butterhorns, and a rich Norwegian Kringler.
Last but not least is the "Just for Kids," section and contains fun recipes such as fruit pudding, breakfast blizzard, baked bananas, and cocoa-nut muffins.
Scattered throughout the handy little $12.95 book are inspirational "sayings and wisdoms" such as "May green be the grass you walk on ... May blue be the skies above you ... May pure be the joys that surround you ... May true be the hearts that love you." and "Say good morning with a warm meal filled with good things and sprinkled with love."
Cindy is the mother of three children, Annie, 20; Michael, 17 and Ben, 14. Cindy says this cheerful and delicious book is her first - us breakfast and art lovers hope its not her last!
Today until 5:30 p.m. is the final day for citizens of Ponca City to buy 1997-98 Ponca City Community Concert memberships in the lobby at Commercial Federal Bank.
The memberships allow participants to attend four quality concerts during the upcoming season for less than the usual price of one admission to concerts elsewhere. Admission to the concerts are by annual membership only and no individual tickets are sold during the season.
Concerts for the upcoming season include Markham and Broadway, world renown duo-pianists who perform a tribute to the music of Gershwin; The Gipsy Orchestra of Romania, playing romantic gipsy music on authentic instruments of their ancestors; Tony award winning Broadway performers Michael McGuire and Debbie Shapiro performing Broadway show favorites; and The Vancouver Wind Trio - three accomplished musicians, who bring their own unique blend of wit, style and musicianship to their unique performance.
All concerts are held at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, North Fifth Street and East Overbrook Avenue.
Individual annual memberships are $24; students are $12; family memberships
are $60 and single parent family tickets are $36. For more information about
memberships, call 762-5156.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Clifford Richard Peetoom, longtime Blackwell resident, died Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 1997, at Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City. He was 78.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Blackwell First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gregg Engle, pastor of Blackwell First Baptist Church and the Rev. Victor Peetoom of Carlinsville, Ill., will officiate. Burial will be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home.
Clifford Richard Peetoom was born Oct. 31, 1918 in Ellis County, the son of Richie and Hazel (Bunch) Peetoom. He grew up and attended rural schools in western Oklahoma near Shattuck. Following his schooling he was employed by Phillips Pipeline and made his base home at Laverne. As foreman of the pipeline crew, Peetoom's work took him from Perryton, Texas, to Kansas City, Mo.
On Dec. 5, 1942, he was married to Erma Lois Campbell in Buffalo, Okla., and they couple moved and lived in various communities with his occupation. In 1946, they settled on a farm northeast of Blackwell, where Peetoom began farming and ranching. They moved twice to other farms in the area, and was residing northwest of Blackwell when he retired in 1989. After retirement the couple moved into Blackwell. Peetoom was a member of the Blackwell First Baptist Church and was active in various other organizations until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Erma, of the home; three sons, Richard, of Oklahoma City, Robert of Nardin, and Rodger of Ponca City; one sister, Opal Irwin of Sarcoxie, Mo.; one brother, the Rev. Victor Peetoom of Carlinsville, Ill.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack; and one sister, Marie Malcolm.
Casket bearers will be Brad Evans, Ray Kirk, Larry Shields, Max Ruggs, Myron Smith, and Marvin Thompson. Honorary bearers will be Austin Peetoom, Travis Peetoom, Richard Ashford, Gene Holcomb, Roy Moore, Trent Peetoom, and Ryan Peetoom.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Peetoom's name to the First Baptist Church Victory Fund, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
NEWKIRK - Albert A. Oestmann, longtime Newkirk area farmer and rancher, died Wednesday morning, April 2, 1997, at South Central Regional Medical Center, Arkansas City, Kan. He was 77.
The funeral is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Newkirk, with the Rev. Ernest Quillen officiating. Burial will be in the Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Friends may call at the funeral home until from 9 p.m. today.
Albert A. Oestmann, son of Henry and Anna (Roper) Oestmann, was born Aug. 28, 1919, at Avery. At age four he moved with his family to Grainola, where he grew up and received his education. Following high school graduation, he farmed and ranched in the area.
On June 24, 1948, he was married to Leila Wolff at Avery and the couple made their home in Grainola. They lived their entire lives in the Grainola-Newkirk area. Oestmann actively farmed and ranched until his death. He had also been employed by the Osage County highway department from 1956-66 and in 1976 began employment with Kay County District 2, where he worked until retirement in 1980.
He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Newkirk and the Golden Agers club. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Leila, of the Newkirk home; two daughters, Alberta Kahle and Radena Eisenhauer, both of Newkirk; two sons, Gerell Oestmann and Darell Oestmann, both of Newkirk; one brother, Rudolf Oestmann of Arkansas City; one sister, Marie Marshall of Arkansas City, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard and Lawrence.
Casket bearers will be Jake Kahle, Scott Eisenhauer, Cody Oestmann, Jack Gilbreath, Jay Kindle and Marlin Oestmann. Honorary bearers will be Monte Andrews, Lynn Scott, Phillip Scott, Herman Buhl, Curt Scott and Robert Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Oestmann's name to the St. John's Lutheran Church, c/o Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647.
BRESSIE - Iva A. Kelly, longtime Bressie Community resident, died Wednesday evening, April 2, 1997, in rural Bressie. She was 87.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ponca City First Christian Church with the Rev. Charles Heyer officiating. Burial will be in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Iva A. (Walker) Kelly was born Jan. 3, 1910, at Bliss, the daughter of Zelo Harrison and Lydia Agnes (Ehler) Walker. She attended Rein Grade School.
She was married to Ervin Ivan Kelly on Dec. 16, 1926, in the Bressie Community, where the couple established their home. Mrs. Kelly was a longtime member of the Ponca City First Christian Church and the Friendly Sunday School. Her hobbies included quilting.
Survivors include one son, Dewey Kelly of rural Bressie; two sisters, Bertie L. Condit and Pearl A. Walker, both of Morrison; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, in 1978; one son, Glen Dean Kelly; her parents; and one brother Charles Walker.
Casket bearers will be grandsons David Kelly, Dennis Kelly, Glenn Kelly, Daryl Kelly, Michael Kelly and Shawn Kelly.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Kelly's name to the First Christian Church, 210 North Fifth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the home in rural Bressie.
WEBB CITY - Kathryn Tottman, Webb City resident, died early this morning, April 4, 1997, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Perry, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Shidler Chapel.
Saturday
Nora Ida DeBoard - Funeral at 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
in Blackwell. Burial will follow in the Braman (Okla.) Cemetery.
NEWS BRIEFS
Legion Plans Pancake Feed - The American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat) will be held Saturday from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at 407 West South Avenue. Cost will be $3 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. Children under 6 may eat free of charge. Proceeds will go to the Rehab Fund. Everyone welcome.
Meeting at High School - Parents of ninth grade students are invited to attend a meeting concerning high school enrollment on April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Howell Building Auditorium at Ponca City High School. Most ninth grade students will receive enrollment materials in their English classes April 7. Because of their current program of studies, Honors English students will receive materials April 15. Students and parents will have a week to review choices before returning final selections. Counselors will return to English classes and visit individually with students to collect enrollment forms. For more information call 767-9500.
Otoe-Missouria Vets to Meet - There will be a business meeting of the Otoe-Missouria Veterans on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Enterprise Building, according to Mildred Hudson, Secretary.
Rummage Sale- A Spring rummage sale is planned for Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty.
Book Signing - Cindy Grubb will be autographing copies of her cookbook "Sunny Side Up" Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
KLVV Offering Tax Help - The tax deadline is drawing near, and anyone with questions has a chance to talk to a certified public accountant April 8, from 5 to 6 p.m. Jim Littleton, CPA, will be at KLVV to take phone calls regarding tax or other financial questions. All calls are free, confidential, and not aired. This opportunity for a free phone call to a CPA is sponsored by Christian Radio, 88.7 FM, KLVV. For more information, call (405) 767-1400.
Free Show - Ponca City theater goers are invited to a special free treat, Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre. People who enjoy good talent, laughter, and traveling back in time may attend the "Nutty '40s Radio Show," the hilarious comedy starring Laurette Willis. It's a one-woman show with a cast of thousands! Admission is free.
Under Suspension - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 31-year-old man at West South Avenue and South Waverly Street at 10:15 a.m. Thursday for driving under suspension.
Grand Larceny - A Ponca City police officer took a report of grand larceny and destruction of private property at Greenwood Avenue and North Peachtree Street at 12:46 p.m. Thursday. Apparently, someone tried to take the steering column from a vehicle.
Grass Fire - Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department received notice at 12:49 p.m. Thursday of a grass fire one mile south of Osage Cove, according to a Ponca City telecommunication officers.
Warrant Served - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 39-year-old man from the police station at 3:07 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to obey and public intoxication.
Recovered - A resident in the 100 block of East Brookfield Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 3:12 p.m. Thursday that a boat and trailer were missing. An officer took a report. Ponca City telecommunication officers were notified that the items were recovered a quarter-mile west of Flormable Avenue on West Highland Avenue.
Warrant Request Made - A resident in the 400 block of West Emporia Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 4:06 p.m. Thursday to report harassment. An officer took a report and made a warrant request for destruction of private property.
Arson - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 17-year-old girl at 4:28 p.m. Thursday for first degree arson.
Ring Missing - A resident in the 2100 block of North Union Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 7:25 p.m. Thursday to report a wedding ring missing. An officer took a report.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 46-year-old man from the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center emergency room at 7:33 p.m. on a city warrant for failure to obey.
Shoplifter - A Ponca City police officer issued a citation at 7:34 p.m. Thursday to a boy for shoplifting at Miller Market, 904 South Fourth Street.
Accident - A 35-year-old woman received minor injuries in an accident that occurred at old U.S. 60 and South Waverly Street at 5:56 a.m. Friday. A Ponca City Fire Department ambulance took the victim to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where she was treated and released, according to an emergency room spokesperson.
False Alarm - Ponca City firefighters responded to a fire alarm
at Po-Hi at 6:17 a.m. Friday. Firefighters investigated the school building,
however, no fire was found.
EDUCATION
Meeting at High School
Parents of ninth grade students are invited to attend a meeting concerning high school enrollment on April 8 at p.m. in the Howell Building Auditorium at Ponca City High School. Most ninth grade students will receive enrollment materials in their English classes April 7. Because of their current program of studies, Honors English students will receive materials April 15. Students and parents will have a week to review choices before returning final selections. Counselors will return to English classes and visit individually with students to collect enrollment forms. For more information call 767-9500.
Kildare To Host Carnival
Kildare School is having a space carnival April 5 from 5-8 p.m. Games include federation bingo, space ball, dart throw, basketball, ring toss and others. Drawing for prizes will begin at 8 p.m. and concessions will be held. Proceeds will go to Kildare Parent Teacher Organization.
McCord Holds Carnival
McCord School PTM is planning its annual school carnival on April 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This year the carnival theme is "101 Wild West Show" and many of the booths and activities will be based on the Wild West theme. As part of the carnival, PTM is also sponsoring a "cowboy supper" and will be dishing up "pappy's smoked brisket," "cowboy beans," "ma's potato salad" and granny's homemade bread for only $5 for adults and for the young-uns a hot diggity dinner consisting of a hot dog, chips and drink for $2. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Everyone is invited to attend the carnival.
First Lutheran Holds Open House
First Lutheran School will host its annual open house this Sunday, April 6 from 1-3 p.m. Come by and preview curriculum, talk to teachers, visit with the day care director about school and summer programs. The principal and board members will be on hand to answer questions and give information about registration and tuition fees. The school is located at 1104 N. 4th.
Ladd Placed on Honor Roll
Olivia Ladd, the daughter of Patty and Marty Ladd of Ponca City, has been named to the dean's list of Macalester College for academic achievement during the fall semester of the 1996-97 school year. A graduate of Ponca City High School, Ladd was a first year at Macalester last fall.
Donald Receives Honor
The United States Achievement Academy announced that Melissa Donald from Ponca City has been named a United States National Award Winner in Student Council. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever attain. The Academy recognizes fewer than 10% of all American high school students. Donald was nominated for this award by Betty Easley. She is the daughter of Russell and Peggy Donald from Ponca City and the granddaughter of Sharon Glowacki, Ponca City; and Kay Donald, Duluth.
Webster To Attend Nationals
Stacey Weber, Ponca City, will compete at the national pom championship in Dayton Beach, Fla. The University of Central Oklahoma squad qualified for nationals during recent competition in Lincoln, Neb., and will compete against 54 Division II squads in the final competition. Weber is a graduate of Ponca City High School.
Several community meetings have been scheduled to provide information to interested parents and citizens concerning the importance of incorporating the arts into the core curriculum for reading, writing and arithmetic. All interested parents are encouraged to attend these meetings. The new school will consist of students currently at Garfield Elementary.
Garfield Academy Community Meetings
Garfield Academy
April 10, 1997 at 7 p.m.
601 S. 7th Street
Conoco Concourse Auditorium
April 15, 1997 at 11:30 a.m.
Woodland Christian Church
April 22, 1997 at 7 p.m.
14th & Hartford
Ponca City Public Library
May 1, 1997 at 11:30 a.m.
It was a year ago April that dirt was being turned at Fourteenth and Grand - the start of a long-dreamed of Educational Building on the Grace Episcopal Church property.
Sunday, Bishop Robert Manning Moody, the present Bishop of the Diocese of Oklahoma, is coming to Ponca City to dedicate and consecrate the new Christian Education Center for Grace Episcopal Church.
Bishop Moody came to Oklahoma in 1988 from the Diocese of Virginia where he served as the Rector of Grace Church, Alexandria, for 13 years. Prior to his ministry in Virginia, he was Rector of St. James' Church in Riverton, Wyo., and served in the Diocese of Texas in McGregor, Waco, and Houston as vicar and college chaplain and assistant.
The Clergy, Wardens and Vestry of Grace Church are inviting the public to come to the dedication and consecration at 5 p.m. Sunday, with reception to follow - share in the joy in the new facility.
The new building was designed by Richard Winterrowd, a communicant of Grace Church and architect with Lewis Associates Architects, and Troy Lewis of Lewis Associates Architects of Ponca City. LeMonnier Construction Co. was the general contractor and Evans & Associates, Ponca City, site contractor.
The new structure is Norman Gothic, matching the existing church facility which was designed by John Duncan Forsyth in 1950 - a style originated in Medieval England.
The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ announces it has scheduled author and minister, David Lusk, to conduct his exciting Bible seminar on "The God of the Covenant." The Dallas-based minister will present five messages on April 6, 7 and 8.
Lusk explains, "Covenant is God's way of walking among His people." God is presented as the original "promise keeper" and gives the right of prayer to those who walk in covenant with Him. Lusk describes the "Lord's Supper" as a "beautiful renewal ceremony" of the covenant.
Don Huddleston, minister for the Hartford Avenue congregation, believes very few people understand the "covenant" nature of the Christian faith. "It is like a contract," he explains. "It is a contract God makes with all those who want to know Him. Like any contract, it is very precise as to what God expects from men, and what men may expect from God."
The congregation that meets at the corner of Hartford Avenue and Joe Street is kicking off its new church year with this special seminar. "Focusing On Families" is the theme for the church's ministries this year. The congregation employs two full-time ministers, and has active youth and family ministries.
Sunday services for the seminar are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. The seminar will take place at 7 o'clock on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The public may call 765-3610 for additional information about the seminar and about the congregation.
Focusing on the sufficiency of God's Word in dealing with all issues of life, Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth will host a Biblical Counseling Conference April 11 and 12 here in Ponca City.
The conference will begin Friday afternoon, April 11 at 1 p.m. with a session titled "What is Biblical Counseling". Various conference topics will be presented throughout the afternoon and all day on Saturday. All sessions are free and may be attended as desired. Pre-registration is requested for those wishing to attend the day sessions. Lunch will be provided on Saturday to registered attendees. The conference will be led by Dave Hunt, Bill Goode, Dr. Robert Smith, and Sid Galloway, all well-known Biblical Counseling authorities, according to Steve Harden, Pastor-Teacher at Southside Baptist.
Hunt is an internationally known author, researcher, and lecturer and a frequent conference speaker on the topics of psychological seduction and prophecy. Goode is the Executive Director and a board member of National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. He is pastor emeritus of Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, Ind. Dr. Smith is a NANC Fellow and a board member, serving on the pastoral staff of Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, and Galloway is the Director of Biblical Counseling and Training Center and serves on the pastoral staff of First Baptist Church in Slidell, La.
Pastor Harden, in making the announcement of the conference, said, "It is my conviction that it is time for Christians to think biblically about counseling issues. It is time for our counseling methods to be consistent with our theological convictions. It is time for Christians to recognize the difference between counseling that purports to be Christian and counseling that is biblical."
For more information or a brochure about the conference, inquiries can be directed to the church on (405) 762-2762.
Christian Center Participates in Pray USA
The month of April will be a busy one for Word of Life Christian Center. The church is participating in Pray USA!, a 30-day initiative of prayer and fasting for revival in the United States. On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Dave Martin, an evangelist from Tulsa, will return to preach the Good News of the Gospel. Sunday, April 13, at 10 a.m., Carl and Janene Coons, church-sponsored missionaries, will report on their ministry outreach in Guatemala. From April 22-29, Word of Life will celebrate Passover, beginning the event by hosting a Seder Supper on Sunday, April 20 at 6 p.m. Rabbi Charles and Miriam Stallsworth from Temple Bet-Ami in Oklahoma City will be assisting with the Passover Meal. On Sunday, April 27, the Day of Repentance and Solemn Assembly will be observed.
Everyone is invited to attend any or all activities. For more information, please call the church office at 405-762-4376. Bob Innis is Senior Pastor at Word of Life Christian Center, which is located at 3401 North Union in Ponca City.
Eastern Heights Sets Adult Spring Banquet
The Adult Spring Banquet, a time just for fun, will be held Friday evening, April 11, at Eastern Heights Christian Church. Tickets may be purchased from Judy Graves, Charmayne Kolb or Jennifer Nicholson. This year's theme will be centered around sports, and those attending may dress accordingly.
On Saturday, April 12, the church van will leave at 7:30 a.m. to take the Eastern Heights women who wish to attend. to a day at Sunset Bible Camp near Tulsa. Roxie Berry will need to know who is going by April 5. There is no charge for the day.
Eastern Heights is a Bible-teaching church, and always welcomes visitors to worship services, and other events. Dress code is casual, and the church is accessible for the handicapped.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Set Congregational Meet
A special congregational meeting has been set at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for this Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. All members are asked to attend.
Prince of Peace welcomes the newest member to the church family - Joyce Allen, who became a member on Easter Sunday.
Members are reminded to order their POP T-shirt by contacting Angela Correll, Tamie Barnes, or JoAnna Payne.
It was announced that the Arkansas-Oklahoma Cluster 3 Spring Meeting this year will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cushing on April 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A vanload of women of the church will meet at the Prince of Peach Lutheran Church to ride together to the meeting. They plan to meet at 7 a.m. and extend an invitation to those who would like to attend. For more information, call Clara Heldenbrand at 762-1183.
River of Life Church Sets Special Service
The River of Life Church of God at 105 North Second will hold a special service on Sunday morning, celebrating their first year of worship together.
A fellowship dinner is planned at noon, and anyone interested is invited to attend.
First Christian Does Blood Drive
First Christian Church has decided to do a blood drive with the Oklahoma Blood Institute as a Community Outreach project on Sunday, April 13.
The Oklahoma Blood Institute is an independent, regional, not-for-profit blood collection center. OBI supplies all of the blood products for St. Joseh Regional Medical Center and will be supplying all of the blood products for the St. Joseph Cancer Center of Northern Oklahoma when it opens this summer.
Hundreds of Christians in Ponca City are expected to join millions of believers around the world in the annual "March for Jesus" scheduled May 17.
Nationwide, more than 600 cities have registered their marches which uplift the name of Jesus in song, prayer, and praise. Local March organizer Jeannette Sroufe says, "The event is a celebration, not a protest march". It does not represent denominational or political issues. The purpose is simply to proclaim Jesus before Heaven and Earth, she explained.
The gathering starts at 9 a.m. at the corner of Peachtree and Grave Avenue and will end at the Pioneer Park. The actual March begins at 10 a.m., Sroufe explained.
KLVV 88.7FM will again broadcast the March music live. The 1997 music is fresh and new, written by Graham Kendrick specifically for public worship and prayer. "No More Walls", the title of the '97 march music, is more than a name for the music - it is a call to the church to lift Jesus up over every barrier and hindrance to complete devotion to Him.
Volunteers are needed in getting ready for the March, Sroufe explained. Anyone who wishes to be a part of this city-wide effort, whether in the choir, flag choreography, working with sound, running video cameras, or numerous other positions should attend the following meetings: April 12 , April 26 at , May 3 , and May 10, all at 9:30 a.m. All meetings are held at the First Church of God, corner of Peachtree and Grand.
Sroufe concluded her announcement, "We, as an organization have come together from several different congregations and we believe that God is calling for unity. He is calling for us to lay down our disagreements and come together. The unity of faith of God's people is a staggering thing. It is the most unlimited and powerful thing on earth."
"The March for Jesus is a call for Christians to unite and take the joy of knowing Jesus outside the church walls and into the streets with praise and prayer." Sroufe continued, "We want to reintroduce the real church, the body of Jesus Christ - a joyful company of people full of life, color and diversity with a relevant message for today's world."
Last year's March brought 10 million Christians to the streets all over the world and included 175 nations. In the United States over 600 cities proclaimed Jesus as their Lord by marching down their city streets. For March update, T-shirt and music giveaways, tune in to KLVV 88.7FM. Also all March for Jesus 1997 T-shirts, tapes, CD's, bumper stickers, and March songbooks should be available for purchase at the Master's Touch Christian Bookstore in Ponca City.
Ladies of the United Methodist Women (UMW) have planned the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services for Sunday, April 6, at First United Methodist Church in celebration of UMW Sunday. The UMW has invited Karen (Cline) Leonard of Lamont to return to her home church as guest speaker.
Karen attended First United Methodist Church of Ponca City at the age of six and was confirmed as a member at age 12. She and Richard, pastor of the Lamont United Methodist church, are parents of three children: Shawn, Stacy and Bodie and one grandson, Isaac. Currently, Mrs. Leonard is student teaching Spanish at Blackwell, and will graduate from Oklahoma State University in May. She first became a UMW member at the age of 23, and has been involved in leadership positions at the District and Conference levels. She coordinated two UMW Hands-On Workcamps at the Neighborhood Service Organization, a UMW supported mission in Oklahoma City, during the spring and summer of 1996. Mrs. Leonard has chosen "I've Just Seen Jesus' as her sermon topic.
Visitors and members alike are welcome to worship Sunday, April 6.
It's a good sign - new services and new service times are coming to St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene this Sunday, April 6.
According to Pastor William M. Bonee, Sunday School and morning worship are scheduled for 9 a.m., and a second session at 10:30 a.m. with fellowship time from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with the adults in the foyer and children in the Family Life Center.
The first worship service starts at 9 a.m. Pastor Bonee said adult, youth and children's Sunday School classes will also be offered at 9 a.m. The second service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Adult and youth Sunday School classes, as well as Children's Church will also be offered at 10:30 a.m.
The time between Sunday School classes and the worship services will be designated as a fellowship time. A nursery will be provided during all services.
Pastor Bonee issued an invitation for folks to join the folks at St. Luke's for Sunday morning worship at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 1715 East Prospect.
A Sunday evening Celebration Service is also scheduled at 6 p.m. with
lively music, people sharing God's working in their lives, and practical
messages.
LIFESTYLES
Daniel Alley, president, called the meeting to order when the Kay County Mounties met March 13. Laura Hoy, vice-president, led the 4-H ritual and roll was called by Hallie Godbehere, secretary. Each member gave their captain's reports and the minutes were read by Ms. Godbehere. The treasurer's report was given by LaVerne Byler.
Committee and project reports were discussed, including the Ronald McDonald Fund raiser that concluded March 14. Members who participated in that project were Hallie Godbehere, Carlie Godbehere, Daniel Alley, Shawn Alley, Tara Price, Bud Price, Bethany O'Dell, Brian O'Dell, Cory Ingram and Laura Hoy. Those members also served at the concession area for the Feb. 25 Kay County Livestock Show.
The group also discussed the County rally entries due March 14 and the entries for the Dress Review due April 1. The show will be April 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Central National Bank Emerald Room.
The next Parent-Leaders Organization meeting was announced for March 24. Sally Webb announced that the Kay County Mounties had been invited by the Braman Saddle Club to participate in their upcoming activities which include a fund raiser on April 19, a trail ride on May 24 from Tonkawa to Red Rock, a rodeo June 28-29, and an overnight trail ride Sept. 13.
The next meeting of the Kay County Mounties 4-H Club will be at 7 p.m. April 10 at the home of Sally Webb. Those wanting to ride should be there at 6 p.m. Additional information or directions may be obtained by calling Janel Godbehere, 363-1789.
Former long-time Ponca City resident, Dorothy Lamoureaux, will celebrate her 80th birthday on April 6. Her family requests friends to remember her with a card shower. Her address is Route 1, Box 2710, Council Hill, Okla. 74428.
Born Dorothy Hathaway in Martinton, Ill., she attended school there through her junior year in high school. Following graduation from Donovan High School, she attended business school for a year before entering the work force in Chicago.
During World War II she enlisted in the Woman's Army Corps and was one of the first ten WACs to be trained in cryptography, learning to send and receive coded messages. Following her training she was sent to Hanford, Wash. as part of the then top secret Manhattan Project. It was at this location that enriched plutonium was produced for the atomic bombs dropped at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
During the war she married Roy Lamoureaux and eventually moved to Ponca City. Although moving away for a time, she returned to Ponca City in 1951. Mrs. Lamoureaux was employed as an executive secretary for Frontier Federal Savings and Loan for 17 years until her retirement in 1982.
She has three daughters, Suzanne Thomas of Brighton, Colo., Sally DeWeese of Tulsa, and Patti Nichols of Council Hill. She also has six granddaughters, Wendy Congram Dickinson of Boise, Idaho, Sherry Congram of Houston, Tex., Liana Congram of Houston, Kay Lee Groves Pemberton of Stephenville, Tex., Amber Smith Viel of Tulsa, and Amy Smith of Tulsa. Mrs. Lamoureaux has two great-grandsons, Taylor Dickinson and Riley Pemberton, and is awaiting the arrival of a third great-grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn E. Warren, 65 Miller Lane, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Blue Moon restaurant with their family. Warren and the former Helen McGaha were married March 26, 1957 at Newkirk.
They have resided in their present home for 25 years. Both are members of the Ranch Drive Baptist Church. Mr. Warren retired from Conoco Jan. 1, 1996.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren have two children, R. J. Warren and Tammy Jones, and six grandchildren, Jenifer Sharp of Norman; Jaima Warren, Jaelynn Warren, Misty Warren, Kyra Jones and Jessie Jones, all of Ponca City. The couple has one great-grandson, Quinton Warren.
Members of the Miriam Class of the First Baptist Church held the regular monthly meeting at the Williamsburg Parlor recently. Fran Smith, Outreach Leader, opened the meeting with prayer.
Ramona Minter, Fellowship Leader, distributed three pages of Bible quizzes. One was for Biblical quotations, one for "famous women of the Bible" and the third was "Bible Analysis."
Refreshments were served by Jane Schafers and Fay Johnson. The next meeting is scheduled April 21. All members are urged to attend and to bring a guest.
Spencer and Cindy Cline announce the birth of their daughter, Courtney Amber, on Feb. 23. She weighed 6-pounds, 12 1/2-ounces.
Grandparents are James and Marsha Johns, Steve Cline, Kent and Vicki Kirchoff of Newkirk. Great-grandparents are Frank and Beulah Johns, Tony and LaVone Vap, Mary Dawn Cline, all of Newkirk; Doris Kirchoff of Independence, Kan., and Ruth Robinson of Texas. Great-great-grandparents are Harold and Lucille Cline of Newkirk and Helen Lockwood of Ponca City.
The McCord Homemakers Club met March 20 in the home of Pauline Garrett with 11 members and two guests, Nestle Fortenberry and Jennifer Doughty. Ruth Edens was introduced as a new member. Roll call response was "my favorite spring flower."
A devotional was given by Rozella Brown who also gave the secretary's report. Linda Rennie gave the treasurer's report. The group discussed a bake sale and secret pals and a thank you note from Betty Herard.
Pauline Garrett gave the lesson on making a draped cheesecloth angel
and showed paintings she had done. The April meeting will be hosted by Sophie
Krieg.
SPORTS
JENKS - Ponca City's Lady Cats got a preview of the state tournament Tuesday during the Jenks Invitational at the South Lakes course.
What coach Jerry Orr saw he liked as his young team finished 11th in the elite field.
"The best teams from all over the state were in each division," he said. "We played pretty well considering it was the first time our freshmen had seen the course. South Lakes will be one of our qualifying courses for the state tournament."
The Lady Cats finished 11th with a 392 total.
Seniors Tiffany Tapp and Heather Roth paced the Po-Hi girls with an 86 and 98, respectively. The other three girls were freshmen. Ashley Mott had 101, Calyn Howe 107 and Heather Staires 116.
Jenks won its own tournament with a 332, beating Norman and Edmond North in a playoff. Broken Arrow had a 355, Edmond Santa Fe 357, Cushing 359, Cascia Hall 361, Westmoore 377, Tulsa Union 377 and Putnam City North 380 in the 16-team field.
The Ponca Citians will play at Blackwell Wednesday and at Enid next Friday.
TULSA - Ponca City's Wildcat golfers are consistent in their scoring. The trouble is they are consistently too high.
The Cats finished far back in the 24-team Jenks Invitational played on the Page Belcher Stone Creek course Thursday.
"They all scored in the 80s," coach Dan McGregor said after his Cats finished 20th with a 338 total. Jenks won its own tournament with a 306, edging Bartlesville in a playoff.
"We need to take 10 shots per man off our scores to be competitive," McGregor said.
Eric Smith paced the Poncans with an 82 while Casey Orr shot 83, Kris Parton 86, Matt Waddell 87 and Justin DeNoya 88.
Scott Delaney of Bartlesville was the tournament medalist with a 72. Neal Trimm of McAlester posted a 73.
"The greens at Stone Creek are slick and very fast," McGregor noted, "and the greens we practice on are pretty slow. We had a lot of three putts, but so did a lot of other people.
"This team has the potential to play well, but they're just not there yet."
The Cats missed the late rains Thursday but the JVs probably won't. They were scheduled to play at Altus today. The JV tournament at Cushing Monday is more likely.
The varsity tries again Thursday at Guthrie's Cedar Valley course.
Ponca City's Wildcat JV baseballers are on a four-game win streak and currently stand 7-6 on the season after sweeping Sand Springs and Perkins.
"We're playing well right now," said coach Mark Huster. "We're hitting the ball well and our pitching has been real good, too.
"Freshman Anthony Starks has really been on a tear. Over the last four games he has three triples, a double, a single and has scored six runs."
Ponca City took a pair of one-run games at Sand Springs Tuesday, winning 10-9 and 6-5. Thursday, the JV Cats pounded Perkins twice, run-ruling the Demons 12-2 and 12-2.
Evan Rupp got the win in the first Sand Springs game, coming on in relief in the sixth inning. Starks scored the winning run in the seventh on a wild pitch after doubling and moving up on a fly out.
Jared Spears, who came on in the third, picked up the Game 2 win at Sand Springs.
Against Perkins, Cody Warner won the first game and Jason Cales won the second.
The JV Cats next host Owasso Saturday beginning at noon, weather permitting.