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DEATHS

Shirley La Rue Hadlock
Edward L. Sullivan
Lloyd H. Wilson
Carolyn Houk
Billy Joe Hunt

Shirley La Rue Hadlock

MOORE — Shirley La Rue Hadlock, former resident of Ponca City, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in her home in Moore. She was 64.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the Moore City Cemetery under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Homes Southeast.

Shirley La Rue Hadlock was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Ponca City, the daughter of Roy S. and Margie (Boyce) Alley. She married James Hadlock in 1953 in Newkirk. She was employed at Tinker Air Force Base, where she retired. She and her husband owned a furniture store and a cellular concrete company. She was also a real estate agent and an auctioneer.

She collected angels, butterflies, hummingbirds, and she enjoyed being outdoors in her garden. She enjoyed her many hours of researching and documenting the Alley family genealogy.

She is survived by her husband of the home; four daughters, Cynthia Peace of Enid, Susan Carrillo of Moore, Rhonda Jo Deck of Oklahoma City, and Tonya Hadlock-Essary of Moore; one son, James R. Hadlock of Milwaukee, Wis.; two brothers, Steve Alley of Phoenix, Ariz., and Roy Lynn Alley of Pawhuska; one sister, Marcene Bowman of Shidler; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Wayne Alley.

Edward L. Sullivan

JAY — Edward L. Sullivan, former resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in the Grove General Hospital. He was 78.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Mount Hermon Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Kingfisher officiating. Burial was in the Mount Hermon Cemetery under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Jay.

Edward L. Sullivan was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Gage, the son of Robert and Irene (Burch) Sullivan. He married Elma Dean Arney on Oct. 22, 1941. He was employed for more than 30 years for Conoco in Ponca City, working in many positions and retiring as the supervisor of plant protection and maintenance in late 1985. He moved to Jay.

While in Ponca City, he was partners in Tan Co. Inc., which made memorial wreaths. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in both the Pacific and Europe; he was discharged as a first lieutenant. He was a member of the VFW in Ponca City.

Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Judy Lee and Diana Mata, both of Ponca City; one son, Tom Sullivan of Jay; one brother, Gene Sullivan of Ponca City; two sisters, Helen Miller of Lucine, Okla., and Maxine Richardson of Springfield, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ann Rasor.

Services Pending

Lloyd H. Wilson

Lloyd H. Wilson, Ponca City resident, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 80. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Carolyn Houk

Carolyn Houk, wife of Harold W. Houk, M.D., died early Tuesday morning, May 2, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 67. The family will be at 7 Spring Village. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home.

Billy Joe Hunt

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Billy Joe Hunt, former resident of Ponca City, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Fort Myers, Fla. He was 63. Arrangements are pending with North Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home in Florida.

NEWS BRIEFS

Reunion Planned — Remember, May 6 is the date set for the reunion of former employees of Wilkins Equipment Co. Former employees will get together at the Moose Lodge at 7 p.m. for dinner and reunion with old friends. If you need more information, please contact Judy Zimmerman at 765-1657.

My Favorite Things 201 N. 1st.

Nice previously-owned clothing

furniture, books, and toys. Donations excepted, benefits Hospice and Peachtree Landing. adv.

Food Share Set — Heartland Food Share orders will be taken Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5. Food will be delivered early this month, on Saturday, May 20. Volunteer two hours a month to qualify to purchase $16.60 share. For more information, contact RSVP at 762-9412.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential.

Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-

8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv.

Army Reunion Planned — The 7th Armored Division has scheduled its 54th Annual Reunion for Sept. 22-25, 2000 in Springfield, Mo. For more information contact Charles Barry, 947 “A” Street in Meadville, Pa., 16335, or phone 814-333-8051.

New Spring Rates at Gene’s Cab. 762-2500. $2.50 minimum,

$5.00 maximum for a single destination ride inside the city limits. Stops are extra, but no charge for

extra riders. adv.

Annual Rummage Sale — The Annual Spring Rummage Sale is scheduled at Grace Episcopal Church for Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. until noon. Proceeds go for Episcopal Church Women’s outreach within the church and throughout the community. Everyone welcome.

Custom Framing. 40%-20% off

frame everyday. West End Interiors & Art Gallery. 223 West

Grand, 765-8864. adv.

Vintage People Discussed at the Village — Jerry L. Old, M.D., author of Vintage People, will be at Westminster Village at 7 p.m. Thursday. The title of his presentation is Chronologically Gifted. The public is invited to attend.

Elk’s Lodge open Tuesday through Saturday 4-10. 3612 Lake

Road. adv.

Item Missing — A woman from the 500 block of East Walnut Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:42 a.m. Monday that her checkbook had been stolen from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vandalism — A woman from the 200 block of North Elm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:57 p.m. Monday that some juveniles had pulled a screen off the window. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken.

Attempted Break-In — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:24 p.m. Monday that a report of an attempted break-in at a lawn mower repair business at the intersection of South Pine Street and West Central Avenue.

Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced

items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv.

Accident — An accident at the intersection of John Street and East Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:48 a.m. Monday. A Ponca City Fire Department unit responded after it was determined that one of the vehicles may have gasoline leaking from the tank. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Stereo Missing — A man from the 800 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:02 p.m. Monday that a stereo had been stolen from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Abandoned Bicycle — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 12:32 p.m. Monday that a bicycle had been abandoned in an alley near Glendale and Linwood. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle.

Fraud — A man from the 100 block of North Third Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:15 p.m. that fraud had occurred at the business by an ex-employee. An officer was assigned and a report was taken .

Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv.

Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 3:45 p.m. Monday that a vehicle had rolled through a fence damaging it at Sunset Baptist Church, 1000 North Ash Street. An officer was assigned and information was logged that subjects exchanged information.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Ash Street and West Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:57 p.m. Monday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

LIFESTYLES

The Neighborhood Chef
Engagement Announced
International Club Hosts Dinner
Kildare FCE Club Slates Meeting In Oklahoma City

The Neighborhood Chef

by Sherry Muchmore

Having an informal dinner with a few friends over? Try barbecue. The following one is so good, they’ll never realize you made it in the oven, rather than in the smoker. This recipe is a favorite standby our family has handed down over several generations.

Barbecue Brisket of Beef

1 medium to large beef brisket

1/2 bottle liquid smoke

Seasoned salt

pepper

meat tenderizer,

unseasoned

1/2 bottle Kraft Barbeque sauce (28 ounce)

Trim off excess fat from brisket. Place brisket in a deep roasting pan, sprinkle with liquid smoke and sprinkle liberally with seasoned salt, pepper and meat tenderizer. Punch with fork to help tenderizing along. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, pour off excess liquid smoke. Line pan with foil. Brown the brisket at 450 degrees for 45 minutes. Pour off fat. Now pour the barbeque sauce over the browned brisket. Cover the brisket tightly with foil to seal in juices. Bake in a slow oven, 200 degrees, for five to six hours, or until tender.

Slice thin and let soak in baking sauce. Serve on buns or by itself as your main meat dish. The brisket is so tender and has such a great flavor, you’ll use this dish over and over again.

Husband Tom’s son, Pat, always asks for shish-ka-bobs each birthday. Can’t blame him, the key to their success is a super tasting marinade Tom prepares that can be used on both chicken or beef. Whether you use the high priced cuts of beef or the more inexpensive varieties, this marinade brings the best out of all cuts.

Spicy Marinade for

Beef or Chicken

Tom Muchmore, PC, OK

The following is the ratio of meat to marinade:

2 pounds cubed beef, or 4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cubed

Combine the following

ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

3/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 small bay leaf, crumbled

1/2 tablespoon instant minced onion (1 1/2 teaspoon)

Marinade beef for 4 hours or more, chicken for several hours. All night is too long for chicken and pretty long for beef. The recipe can be multiplied according to the ratio of meat needed. Each person gets to put together their own skewer with an assortment of vegetables laid out on the table; chunks of sweet onion, bell and red peppers, raw mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, par-boiled new potatoes and chunks of canned pineapple. We brush the pineapple juice over the shish-ka-bobs while they’re on the grill. Make some rice (try saffron or wild) for a nice soft bed to lay the ka-bobs and you’ve got quite a feast.

Now here’s a really great tasting wild and long grain rice casserole. This one might have too much flavor for ka-bobs but it sure makes a good side dish for chops or baked chicken. Eileen said “this takes a little bit of preparation, but is well worth it as a side dish. Men usually like this a lot.”

Wild and Long Grain Rice

Eileen Wiley, Broken Arrow, OK

2 cups long grain white rice (cook according to package directions)

1 6-ounce package Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice (cook according to package directions)

8-10 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled (set aside)

In 3 to 4 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, saute until tender:

1 cup scallions, sliced

1 cup celery, chopped

Combine the sauteed vegetables and drippings with the rice. Mix and toss in:

1 can water chestnuts

6 tablespoons Soy sauce

Place the rice mixture in a sprayed casserole and top with the crumbled bacon. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 10 to15 minutes to thoroughly heat through.

Another of mom’s stand-bys that’s a favorite of mine is a hearty side dish that goes well with barbeque and pork. Even if you don’t like grits, you’ll love these cheese grits.

Cheese Grits

1 cup grits

4 cups boiling water

1 teaspoon salt

Pour grits and salt into the boiling water. Boil 3 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add:

2 inches velveeta (from 2 pound brick) cut in pieces

garlic powder to taste

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 stick butter (1/2 cup)

1 egg, slightly beaten

several drops of Tabasco (your heat preference)

Blend until the cheese has melted and pour into a greased 2 quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Send your recipes to: The Neighborhood Chef, c/o The Ponca City News, P.O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602, or e-mail me at: chef@poncacitynews.com (All recipes become property of The Ponca City News.)

Engagement Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Evans, 817 South Fifth, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kimberly L. Evans, to Ryan t. Peetoom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peetoom of Nardin. The couple plans a May 6 wedding at Trinity Lutheran church in Blackwell.

The bride-elect is a 1994 graduate of Blackwell High School and is assistant manager for a Sonic Drive-In. Peetoom, a 1991 BHS graduate, is engaged in farming.

International Club Hosts Dinner

The International Club’s annual Smorgasbord Dinner was held April 26 at Albright United Methodist Church. Ruth Ritter was hostess, with the club officers serving as co-hostesses. Dr. Shelia Combs-Francis gave the invocation. Raisa Durrani provided piano music during the evening.

Colorful floral wreaths with yellow candles centered each lacy tablecloth covered table. Many of the members came in native dress. Those present enjoyed a variety of dishes representing recipes and flavors from around the world.

Following dinner, Maxine Manering, president, welcomed members and guests. She introduced the present officers and the slate of 2000-2001 officers. She then introduced the speaker, Kathy Adams, Director of the Marland Mansion, who told about some of the Mansion’s 55 rooms, the Otis elevator, Artist Studio, Lydie’s Cottage and possible future plans for other buildings on the Mansion grounds.

The next meeting will be May 31, and members should call Maxine Manering, 765-7681, for information.

Kildare FCE Club Slates Meeting In Oklahoma City

Members of the Kildare FCE met April 26 in the home of Karen Overman, with six members answering roll call. Melba Irwin read the minutes, and a report was given about the Rural Water District No. 3 supper. Kildare FCE and 4-H served 79 people for the event.

The group made a donation to the Opportunity center and to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. A report was also given about the county food show, where Mary Buesing won first place for a chicken casserole. Karen overman and Mary Buesing reported attending a food show in Arkansas city, Kan.

During the last Kildare FCE meeting six members ate at the Western Sizzlin’. A candle was lit during a memorial for the late Marie Ewy. Kildare FCE donated money to OMRF in her name. Mrs. Ewy’s family donated quilting books and magazines to members of the Kildare FCE.

Fair Exhibits were reviewed with each member choosing what she will make for the event. Margaret Hoepfinger presented the lesson “who gets Grandma’s yellow pie plate?” She gave ideas for estate planning. Game prizes were won by Margaret Hoepfinger and Melba Irwin.

On May 10 Kildare FCE will be hosted by Moni Neville at her home in Oklahoma city. Also attending will be an Oklahoma City FCE group. The groups plan to tour the Oklahoma City National Monument.

BUSINESS

Chamber Board Planning To Be More Issue Oriented
Heartland HealthCare Opens on North Fourth
Notes/Quotes
Rural Development Council
Sales Tax Distribution Increases
Ponca City Long John Silvers Leads CMN Fund Raiser Effort
Trio Opens Full Service Portrait Studio on North First
Former Ponca Citian Promoted At OKC Bank

Chamber Board Planning To Be More Issue Oriented

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce combined a field trip with the April Board meeting. The Board was hosted to lunch and a tour by Ricky Flak, vice president of the Western Hemisphere for Smith International.

The tour of the facility, led by Flak, followed the meeting in Smith’s Board Room. Chamber Chairman Barry Bickle said he had been meeting with smaller groups and they had determined the board meetings need to be more issue oriented.

Along that line Raj Phansalkar, chairman of the Legislative Review Committee, presented a resolution from that committee asking that the membership of the Chamber be polled as to how they feel about right-to-work. The outcome will then be reported to the area’s Oklahoma legislators.

Another area where the Chamber can improve, according to Bickle and the study group, is communication with the members and the community. Also, he said that the Chamber needs to make more of an effort to be a regional organization by meeting with other area Chamber officials.

In the past, Bickle said, the board meeting agenda has been structured with reports from committees. He said an environment needs to be created so board members will be willing to participate in constructive discussion.

Danny Gilliam, vice president, reported that Keni Ray has agreed to co-chair the Education Committee. He invited the board to attend the Ponca City Leadership 2000 graduation slated for May 4 in the ballroom of the Ponca City Country Club.

The board approved a request for up to a $1,000 for “A Million-Dollar Chamber Buck Celebration” in conjunction with the May “Business After Hours” at Big Sky Airlines hangar at the Ponca City Airport. The request was by Debbie Weatherly, chairman of the Give Ponca the Business committee.

The next Breakfast of Champions is slated for May 5 at the Assembly Center at Ponca City High School. Mary Rhyne from the OSU Extension Office will present the program on “PRIDE.”

Carl Renfro, chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Board reported on the bandwidth project, an update on Carbon Fiber and also an update on the incubator at Conoco.

The treasurer’s report was given by Diane Mitchell. Lisa Coy, executive vice president, announced that Lee Little will be meeting with the marketing committee soon to review the Chamber’s web site.

Carla O’Neill, chairman of the Chamber Auction, said the date is Aug. 12 and it will be at Wentz. The theme is Circus. Tickets will be $10. Persons wishing to donate items for the auction can bring the items to the Chamber office, 420 East Grand.

Heartland HealthCare Opens on North Fourth

A ribbon cutting and open house was held this morning at Heartland HealthCare, 1722 North Fourth, Suite F. Members of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors Club were on hand for the event.

The Ponca City office was acquired in October 1999 with one RN, two LPN’s, two Home Health Aides, one speech and one physical therapist. Since that time the staff has grown by one RN, one LPN, five Home Health Aides and another speech therapist and physical therapist.

The combine work experience exceeds 100 years. The original staff has worked together as a team for over four years, serving the citizens of Ponca City and the surrounding areas.

The areas serviced by the Ponca City office include, Kay, Osage, Noble, Payne, Pawnee and Garfield Counties. Not only does Medicare pay for the services, but Medicaid, private insurance and private pay is available through the Ponca City office.

Services that are available include skilled nursing such as medication and disease process teaching and wound care, personal care and assistance with activities of daily living along with physical/occupational therapy for the stroke patient and speech/language therapy that extends from speech difficulty, swallowing disorders and memory exercises.

The firm began under the name of Atoka Home Health, located in Atoka. the name was later changed to Heartland HeaIthCare. In the beginning Heartland HealthCare employed 80 employees located in five offices in eastern Oklahoma.

Today, Heartland has approximately 350 employees in 22 offices across the state with offices currently located in Ardmore, Atoka, Bartlesville, Duncan, Durant, Grove, Healdton. Henryetta, Hydro, Lawton, Marietta, Muskogee. Oklahoma City Paul’s Valley, Ponca City, Poteau. Ringling, Seminole, Stilwell, Tulsa, Whitefield/Stigler and Wilburton. The rapid growth and expansion has been possible through acquisitions and its reputation for the provision of highest quality patient care.

Notes/Quotes

Small Business Rep in Area

On Thursday a representative from the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OSBDC) will be in this area. The OSBDC provides free one-on-one counseling to individuals interested in starting a new business or to existing business owners needing assistance.

Questions concerning the “how to” of establishing a business or problems relating to marketing, advertising, inventory, cash flow, and personnel can be discussed. Information about loan programs available through the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) can also be addressed. The OSBDC network is funded in part by the SBA and the State of Oklahoma. The Northwest Regional office is located on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Okla.

Clients will be seen by appointment only from 9 a.m. to noon at the offices of Kay Electric Association in Blackwell, and from 1 to 4 p.m. in the south conference room of the Administration Building on the NOC campus in Tonkawa. To schedule an appointment or receive additional information, call (580-327-8608) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Rural Development Council

BLACKWELL — Toni Pickle, Pioneer Telephone Cooperative discuss a workshop on the Franklin Covey Seven Habits for Highly Effective People at the Thursday 10 a.m. meeting of the Far North Central Coalition, Oklahoma Rural Development Council. The meeting is slated at Kay Electric, Blackwell.

Ms. Pickle is a Covey certified facilitator and will discuss this nationally known workshop available for rural Oklahoma community leaders. Information about a locally scheduled workshop will be available and participants may sign up a the meeting.

The workshop is designed to teach participants to accomplish more in less time, have greater influences in key relationships, manage life’s stresses and gain a sense of team unity.

Sales Tax Distribution Increases

Ponca City sales tax April distribution for February tax receipts from the Oklahoma Tax Commission totaled $818,076, which is up from February 1999, which was $744,598.

Marc LaBossiere, financial officer for the City of Ponca City, says, “When comparing year-over-year collections on retail sales, total sales tax collections in the current month have increased from the same period of the prior year by 9.87 percent.

“The increase is good news based on the lackluster returns over the first half of this fiscal year. The strong return may be explained in part by the fact that calendar 2000 is a leap year with one additional day over the prior year, a 3.6 percent increase in the collection period.”

The use tax distribution for Ponca City was $40,280 compared to $63,844 collected in February 1999.

Statewide the April distribution by the Oklahoma Tax Commission totaled $67,024,184 representing tax receipts from February business.

The disbursement of sales tax collections to 490 cities and towns showed an increase of $1,611,807 from the $65,412,377 distributed to 487 cities and towns in April last year. The use tax disbursement of $116,858 was distributed between 12 counties.

April 2000 April 1999

Barnsdall $12,361 12,612

Bartlesville 1,020,199 826,025

Billings 12,702 12,173

Blackwell 135,029 71,274

Braman 2,128 1,435

Burbank 490 484

Deer Creek 887 464

Enid 1,231,339 1,215,661

Fairfax 14,918 13,594

Kaw City 1,577 2,312

Lamont 1,830 2,957

Marland 983 996

Medford 23,327 23,113

Morrison 6,417 5,282

Newkirk 22,133 27,175

Pawhuska 52,280 47,352

Pawnee 44,098 39,490

Perry 75,997 69,638

Pond Creek 7,246 7,846

Ralston 857 924

Red Rock 4,910 1,071

Shidler 2,404 2,150

Stillwater 1,049,330 890,624

Tonkawa 38,066 36,212

Ponca City Long John Silvers Leads CMN Fund Raiser Effort

Mike Anderson, restaurant general manager for Long John Silver’s, 2004 North Fourteenth Street, is working miracles. With the help of his employees and customers, he is leading Long John Silver’s company restaurants in raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network. The money Anderson raises benefits Children’s Medical Research Institute, a CMN affiliate hospital, located in Oklahoma City.

According to Jan Dunham, CMN hospital director for Children’s Medical Research Institute, “Mike is really dedicated and committed to raising money for the children. Most of his donations are raised by repeat visits from customers through the sale of Miracle Balloons and Miracle Fish.

“We appreciate everything Mike has done to help our children’s hospital.”

Anderson, restaurant general manager for the seafood chain states, “Typically in the past our restaurant has raised an average of $300 a year for CMN. Then, in 1999, we raised $2,643 more than eight times our previous year’s total.

“This year I challenged my employees to raise $5,000. If they succeeded, I promised to shave my head.”

On Dec. 1, 1999, about halfway through the fund raising year, Anderson’s employees met the challenge. Mike stood by his word and shaved his head on December 3. To date Mike and his team have raised over $9,285. His goal is to raise $10,347 by May 10.

Anderson currently holds first place in raising money for Children’s Miracle Network, Long John Silver’s national sponsored charity. If he wins, he will assist in presenting Long John Silver’s corporate check at the CMN national broadcast to be held June 3-4 in Orlando, Fla.

Long John Silver’s is the nation’s largest quick service seafood chain with more than 1,200 restaurants in 35 states and Singapore.

Trio Opens Full Service Portrait Studio on North First

A new business opening in Ponca City is Amazing Photography located at 306 North First, announces photographer Kevin Leven. The full service portrait studio is locally owned and operated.

The business will offer a full range of services specializing in a number of photography services including weddings, families and children, modeling portfolios, black and white work, sports photography and many other services.

Leven said, “We have an in-house dark room for the black and white work and for copying old photos, which means better quality as well as quicker turn around times for black and white film.”

Leven has been a professional photographer in the Ponca City area for 15 years. His partners, Don and Paula Pemberton are also lifetime residents of the Kay County area.

Leven is the primary full-time photographer of Amazing Photography and with over 500 weddings, and countless senior, family, and children portraits taken over his career. He brings his experience and love of photography to Amazing Photography.

Paula, with years of experience in the banking business is going to the full-time staff, handling such duties as scheduling, booking, sales, etc.

Don, currently employed at Conoco, is the jack-of-all-trades of the business. He has remodeled the Amazing Photography building as a versatile portrait studio for all types of photography.

Amazing Photography is located at 306 North First, which is the former location of The Jewelry Connection. Studio hours are 10 a.m., to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m., to 4 p.m., Saturday and special appointments upon request.

Former Ponca Citian Promoted At OKC Bank

Former Ponca Citian Tina Prado has been promoted to assistant controller at MidFirst Bank, Oklahoma City. In her new role, Prado will be responsible for overseeing lending and securities accounting in addition to coordinating external audits and audited financial statements.

Prado first joined MidFirst in 1998 as accounting director before taking on regulatory reporting responsibilities and external audit coordination in 1999. Previously, she worked as a licensed practitioner and audit manager for six years with Coopers & Lybrand LLP in Oklahoma City.

Prado received a bachelor’s degree in business administration for Oklahoma State University.

Originally from Ponca City, Prado currently resides in Oklahoma City.

With more than $5.6 billion in assets and $335 million in total capital, MidFirst Bank has continually ranked as one of Oklahoma’s top performing financial institutions by leading industry analysts.

SPORTS

Cat Golfers Set for State
Baseballers Try To Reverse Skid
Lady Cats Send Three To State

Cat Golfers Set for State

OWASSO — Ponca City’s Wildcat golfers continued their balanced play, qualifying for the state Class 5A state tournament by finishing second in the Owasso regional Monday.

Matt Waddell and Matt Ellis each shot 147 in the 36-hole regional played at the Bailey Ranch course. They were second and third in the medalist scoring.

Nathan Coats and Louie Girardi each had 156 and David Maddux came in with a 165.

Jenks won the regional title with a 590 and had the tournament medalist as Will Dodson posted a 68-70—138. The Trojans’ Drew Hocker also shot 147, but was fourth on the medalist list in a scorecard playoff.

The course was damp and the skies cloudy, but that didn’t slow the Wildcats who beat out third-place Enid by 19 strokes.

Enid picked up the final qualifying spot from this regional with a 625 total, edging out favored Bartlesville, which dropped a 10-stroke lead on the second 18 holes Monday and finished at 630.

The three qualifying teams from the other eastern regional, at Battle Creek, were Tulsa Union (606), Stillwater (614) and Broken Arrow (624).

On the western side of the state, the qualifiers from Lincoln Park West were Norman (583), Edmond Memorial (594) and Lawton Eisenhower (600).

Baseballers Try To Reverse Skid

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

With a disappointing end to the regular season over, Ponca City’s Wildcat baseball teams tries to reverse course in the regional tournament at Owasso today.

The Wildcats will play Tulsa Union at 5 p.m. following the game between Owasso and Tulsa Rogers. An elimination game is scheduled for 7:30.

Ponca City ended the regular season on a five-game losing streak and they had dropped 10 of their last 12 outings.

On the other hand, Union has won 11 of its final 12 to finish 21-14 overall, including a 14-4 shelling of the Wildcats here last Thursday.

However, Ponca City coach Mike Krehbiel doesn’t believe the Wildcats are that bad, or that Union is unbeatable.

“The kids have the talent,” the coach said of his team. “They’re just not playing as well as they should.

“It has become psychological now.”

Although the scores against Union were somewhat lopsided during the two losses to Union, Krehbiel feels the Wildcats can play with the Redskins if they attend to business.

“Take away two bad innings and we were in each of those game,” he said.

Krehbiel has tinkered with his lineup during the losing skien, but said he may go back to his original lineup for the regional tournament.

If the Wildcats win this evening, they will play the Owasso-Rogers winner Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Lady Cats Send Three To State

Ponca City’s Lady Wildcat tennis team will send three individuals to the state tournament May 5-6 at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center.

Playing in the regional tournament at the Wally Smith Tennis Center Monday, Gina Smith qualified in the No. 2 singles bracket while Morgan Mongold and Marcie Wilkinson qualified in the No. 2 doubles.

The girls finished fourth in the two divisions.

The Lady Cats tied for sixth in the team scoring with 13 points.

Enid won the regional team title with 34 points while Bartlesville had 29, Tahlequah 23, Tulsa Memorial and Stillwater each had 14 points while Ponca City tied with Midwest City. Choctaw was eighth with six points.

The individual winners were Megan Carter of Bartlesville in the No. 1 singles, Erin Parrot of Enid in the No. 2 singles, Elliott and Williams of Enid in the No. 1 doubles and Snyder and Webster of Enid in the No. 2 doubles.

Jenks won the other east regional at its home courts with 34 points while Muskogee had 27, Sapukpa 20, Broken Arrow 19, Owasso 15, Sand Springs 14, Tulsa Union 12 and Tulsa Rogers 12.

In the west, Edmond North also won at home with 28 points while Lawton Eisenhower had 25. Edmond Memorial 24, Edmond Santa Fe 22, Putnam City West 15, Mustang 12 and Westmoore 10.