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PTC To Discuss Board Vacancies
West Middle School Spring Concert Set Wednesday
Police Nab 2 Suspects In Stabbing
Meals On Wheels

PTC To Discuss Board Vacancies

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

The status on current vacancies for two board seats and the superintendent’s post at Pioneer Technology Center will be discussed during a regular board meeting Tuesday night, 7 p.m.

Last month, two board members — Larry Cannon and Bill Carmichael — resigned their seats in addition to superintendent Dr. Sally Downey.

Board members appointed Bruce DeMuth of the State Department of Vocational Technical Education as interim superintendent two weeks ago.

It was announced then that DeMuth would not be a candidate for the superintendent’s post and that the vacancy should be filled by the start of school this fall.

According to board president Larry Buck, applications are still being accepted for the vacant board seats for Zone 2 and Zone 4. The deadline for applications is May 19.

In other business, an update on the proposed math and science school will be discussed. Also, the employee report, state board update and audit update will be discussed during the superintendent’s report.

During other actions, board members will vote on all short-term and temporary contracts, financial reports and budget changes for fiscal year 1999-2000.

Several renewal contracts of support staff personnel will be considered. They include: Katy Bond, child care giver; Barbara Caldwell, Facilities Coordinator/teaching assistant; Marilyn DeNoya, Adult Training and Development (AT&D) evening secretary; Mary Dickinson, learning consultant; Cheryl Feazle, child care giver; Mary Field, administrative secretary; Ginny Galbraith, learning consultant; Donna George, career counseling secretary; Morene Gooch, bus driver/custodian; Sandy Graves, receptionist/secretary; and Celeste Hardiman, supported employment job coach.

Also, Bonnie Houston, bus driver/custodian; Lisa Jackson, curriculum and supported employment secretary; Terri Jamison, supported employment job coach; Rita Johnson, tech prep and School-to-Work secretary; Linda Jones, supported employment job coach; Ann Kinsinger, supported employment coordinator; Iris LeClair, teaching assistant; Shelly Moffatt, Business and Industry Services (BIS) secretary; Diana Pankratz, nursing and AT&D secretary; Vera Sherbon, child care giver; Julene Tolle, learning consultant; and Ann Wolff, bookstore manager and student services secretary.

Other renewal contracts include Heather Bennett, Respiratory Care coordinator; Mike Taylor, Respiratory Care instructor; Lynnie Bailey, At Risk coordinator; Angela Bradley, TANF; Vicki Mallory, recruiter; Sallie Niemann, TANF; Mary Scott, GED coordinator; Traci Thorpe and Barbara Wright, Dropout Recovery (SHARE).

Resignations include James Raines, horticulture instructor; Steve Roberts, electronics instructor; Barbara Spielbusch, receptionist and executive secretary; and Pat Batdorf, learning consultant.

Also scheduled for discussion following the executive session is the proposed Nepotism Policy.

West Middle School Spring Concert Set Wednesday

The seventh grade chorus students at West Middle School will perform their spring concert on Wednesday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in the West Middle School Auditorium.

The public is invited to attend the performance.

Choir students are under the direction of Carol Green.

The music will include a celebration of 20th century music entitled Sing and Celebrate the 20th Century, arranged by Teena Chin.

Students acting in the early 1900 scenes are Kasey Cochran, Julie Wheeler, Katie Behara, Morgan Hudsonpillar, Megan Longmore and Mason Combs.

Vocal soloists in the early 1900’s will be Joe Skaggs, Hannah Palmer and Dawn Kruckeberg. Choreography will be done by Tatia Collins, Kasey Cochran, Mason Combs, Chase Rheam, Ryann Buckley, Julie Wheeler, Laura Aguilar, Lara Upshaw, Megan Isemberg, Brittney Combs, Jessica Hisey, Daniel Quinn, Michael O’Rear, Mandell Wehr, Kyle Hines, Alisa Guerin, Adriana Hodges, Kristen Ward, Morgan Hudsonpillar, Megan Longmore, Kelly Morgan and Chelsea Stafford.

Vocal ensembles will be sung by Santana Taylor, Ashley Hopkins, Heather Scarborough, Kayli Yeager, Lauren Degan, Maria Hester, Chelsea Stafford, Kristen Ward, Jacey Graham, Dawn Kruckeberg, Crystal Foy, Kensi Andrews, April Forcum, Noelle Sheets, Melissa Reeder, Mason Combs, Sophia Sapp, Hannah Palmer, Tiffany Taiclet, Andrea Hardman, Alaina Deitas and Rachel Vineyard.

Vocal soloists in the last half of the century will be Deidre Arnold, Jacey Graham, Lara Upshaw, Daniel Quinn and Ashley Hopkins.

The 50’s choreography will be done by Morgan Hudsonpillar, Jessica Hisey, Chase Rheam, Kasey Cochran and Katie Behara. The 80’s choreography will be done by Montana Feathers, Tatia Collins, Kelly Morgan, Ashle Greenwood and Elizabeth Arechega.

Narrators throughout the century will be Kelsey Cowan, Noelle Sheets, Melissa Reeder, Sophia Sapp, Megan Longmore, Michael O’Rear, Rachel Wright, Casey Thomas, Jamie Choate, Megan Isenberg, Mandell Wehr, Tiffany Taiclet and Lauren Degan.

Other chorus students are Shawn Beca, Kayla Caldwell, Shaunte Eberhard, Heather Hill, Jessica Lawler, Shanon Luttrell, Sarah McCartney and Taran Sober.

Stage set up and sound will be done by Vicki Poulson. Other students assisting are Chad Carroll on sound, Evan Sylvester on stage lights, and Kelli Roland, Coty Pigeon and Thomas Rhyne on spot lights.

Police Nab 2 Suspects In Stabbing

A 39-year-old man is hospitalized after being sliced repeatedly with a boxblade during an assault by two other men when a domestic argument turned violent early Sunday morning, according to the Ponca City police department.

The Ponca City Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:32 a.m. from a woman in the 300 block of South Oak Street that a domestic argument was in progress.

According to Capt. Duaine Vincent, of the Ponca City Police Department, officers reported that yelling and screaming could be heard coming from an alleyway when they arrived at the location. They found one of the assailants, a 41-year-old man, standing in the alleyway holding a jack handle in his hand, and the victim bleeding from his chest and back. The other assailant was standing close by.

Police quickly apprehended the two suspects until details could be “sorted out,” and requested an ambulance to the scene.

After further investigation, police learned that the assault ensued after a domestic argument broke out into a fight over one of the assailant’s girlfriend. The two men reportedly cut the victim repeatedly with the boxblade, then when the man fled, one of the assailants went to his car to retrieve the jack handle, before pursuing the victim. That was when police arrived.

The two assailants were later arrested for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder and the alley was set up as a crime scene.

The victim is currently listed in good condition at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

The case is still under investigation.

Meals On Wheels

Meals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday through Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a doctor. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older when needed. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331.

Menu for this week

Monday, May 8: Beef and macaroni casserole; breaded cauliflower; dinner roll; sunset jello salad; Rice Krispie square.

Tuesday, May 9: Meatloaf; whipped potatoes with brown gravy; cauliflower au gratin; kidney bean salad; peach cobbler.

Wednesday, May 10: Beef stroganoff with noodles; winter mix vegetables; dinner roll; fresh fruit salad; brownie.

Thursday, May 11: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with gravy; fried cabbage; tossed salad; raspberry gelatin.

Friday, May 12: Catfish fillet with tartar sauce; tator tots; zucchini; apple-raisin slaw; bread pudding.

LIFESTYLES

The OAS SEts Meeting

The OAS SEts Meeting

The Oklahoma Archeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Kent Buehler will give the program about “Facial Reconstructure in Archeology.” Dr. Lee Bement will also be at the meeting to autograph his book.

DEATHS

Carolyn Ann Carl
Mary Christina Jensen Zemp
Vernon E. Stagner
Jean Holder Stavinsky
Agnes Catherine Horinek
Bernice Stacy Lipski
Gary Louis Cassel
Jessie Florence Downen
Carolyn S. Huff
Wanda L. Spencer
James “Jack” Turvey
Fern Jones

Carolyn Ann Carl

Carolyn Ann Carl, Shidler resident, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at the Tulsa Regional Medical Center. She was 62.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City with the Rev. Carl Neal, pastor of Grace Baptist Church of Shidler, officiating.

Carolyn Ann Carl was born April 3, 1938, in Memphis, Tenn. She grew up in Memphis, where she received her education. She married Sonny Carl on May 10, 1975, in Ponca City. The couple made their home in Perry and Newkirk before moving to Shidler.

She was employed as a nurses aide at the hospital in Perry for several years. She later was employed at the hospital in Ponca City and then at the Fairfax Hospital until retiring due to failing health. She stayed active around her home following her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, and she had made many afghans and other items for her family.

Survivor included her husband of the home; her mother, Dorothy Hart, of Perry; her children, Janet Criswell, Dean Ferguson, and Chris Ferguson, all of Perry, Wayne VanHoesen of Austin, Texas, Ed VanHoesen of Perry, Pamela Kay Carl of Covington, Tony Michael Carl of Big Spring, Texas, Jerry Carl of Shidler, Tammy and Ruby Ann, both of Enid, Michael Carl of California and Carol Jean Carl of Shidler; and numerous grandchildren.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of service.

Mary Christina Jensen Zemp

PERRY — Mary Christina Jensen Zemp, resident of Perry, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at Pawnee Municipal Hospital. She was 93.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Brown-Sisson Funeral Home Chapel in Perry with the Rev. Ed Wunderlick officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery.

Mary Christina Jensen Zemp was born May 30, 1906, southeast of Perry, the daughter of Andrew E. and Emma G. Johnson Jensen. She attended school in Pioneer and married Ernest Zemp on Nov. 28, 1923, in Perry. They resided in the Morrison area where they farmed. She was a housewife and member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Perry.

Survivors include three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1987; one son, Harold Zemp; her parents; and one brother and one sister.

Friends may call at the funeral home between 5 and 8 p.m. today.

Funerals

Tuesday

Vernon E. Stagner

Funeral at 10 a.m. at the Central Baptist Church. burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Troupe Funeral Home.

Jean Holder Stavinsky

Graveside service at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Agnes Catherine Horinek

Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel.

Wednesday

Bernice Stacy Lipski

Funeral at 10 a.m. at the Trout Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Obituaries

Gary Louis Cassel

Gary L. Cassel, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, April 1, 2000, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita, Kan. He was 56.

The family will host a memorial service Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Longwood Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Barker, pastor of St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene, officiating.

Gary was born Jan. 25, 1944, in Ponca City. He was employed as a pipefitter.

He is survived by a son, Charles T. Gates of Bosque Farms, N.M.; his mother and stepfather, Ernestine and “Bud” Becke of Ponca City; his father, Louis Cassel of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two sisters, Tonya McDougall and Paula Fields, both of Ponca City. Additional survivors include a grandson, Christopher Gates of New Mexico, several aunts and uncles, four nieces and two nephews. A brother, Michael W. Cassel, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to an American Legion organization.

The family will be at 1109 Princeton.

Local assistance provided by Trout Funeral Home.

Services Pending

Jessie Florence Downen

Ponca City resident, died late Saturday, May 6, 2000, at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 84. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

Carolyn S. Huff

BLACKWELL — Carolyn S. Huff, resident of Blackwell, died Saturday evening, May 6, 2000, at her home. She was 59. Arrangements are pending with Hackler Funeral Home of Blackwell.

Wanda L. Spencer

NEWKIRK — Wanda L. Spencer, longtime Newkirk area resident, died Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2000, in the Newkirk Nursing Center. She was 64. Survivors include her husband, R.Q. Spencer of rural Newkirk. Arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.

James “Jack” Turvey

BLACKWELL — James “Jack” Turvey, resident of Blackwell, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, at Blackwell Regional Medical Center. He was 76. Arrangements are pending with Hackler Funeral Home of Blackwell.

Fern Jones

TONKAWA — Fern Jones, former resident of Tonkawa, died this morning, May 8, 2000, at Cimarron Point Nursing Home in Mannford. She was 87. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.

NEWS BRIEFS

Important Meeting — Remember! Tuesday night at 6:30 is the yearly membership meeting of the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy to be held at 307 1/2 East Grand Avenue. All members are encouraged to attend, elect new officers, and bring a covered-dish. The “Ponca City Endangered List” for 2000 will be presented. Anyone needing special assistance to attend, call Bret Carter, 767-4468 (days) or 765-5383 (evening).

Fairfax Soldier Completes Basic — Army Pvt. Jeffery G. Ross has arrived at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., to complete basic military training. During the training, the soldier will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, map reading, tactics, military customs and courtesies, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Ross is the son of Bobby R. and Phyllis E. Rose of Fairfax, and a 1994 graduate of Bridge Creek High School in Blanchard.

Baseball Banquet — The Wildcat baseball banquet is planned for 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Ponca City High School. Tickets cost $6.50 each. For more information call 762-8523 or 765-6424.

Supper Guest — Ginny Wasson, now of Florida, a former member of Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, was honored recently with a hamburger supper at the home of Fran Smith. Seven chapter members attended the event.

Vandalism — A resident in the 1600 block of North First Street reported to Ponca City Police at 9 a.m. on Monday that a rock had been thrown through her window. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A minor two car accident was reported to Ponca City Police at 6:13 p.m. on Monday from the parking lot at a business in the 3500 block of North Fourteenth Street. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — A resident from the 300 block of South Lake Street reported to Ponca City Police that their home had been broken into and items taken. Two officers were assigned and a report for second degree burglary was taken.

Accident — A four car accident was reported to the Ponca City Police in the 500 block of South Fourteenth Street at 9:30 p.m. on Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at the Conoco Convenience, 3305 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday that a woman had left without paying for her gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

SPORTS

Golf Notes

Golf Notes

A second day of registration for the Wentz Junior Golf Program will be held Sunday at 2 p.m.in the Lew Wentz clubhouse.

Lessons will be given each Thursday starting June 1 and running through July 13. The first two lessons — putting and chipping — will be at the golf course. The remainder will be at the Lake Ponca Pageant Area.

The cost is $50 per student. For information contact club pro Mark Hilyard (67-0433).

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A Mothers Day Couples Tournament is scheduled at Lew Wentz Golf Course Sunday.

The entry fee is $40, which includes green fee4s, cart fee and lunch. This will be a scrtamble with two couples per team. Hndicaps will be assigned and tee-times assigned by the pro shop staff stating at 1 p.m.

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The Golf Club at Cimarron Trails in Perkins will hld its annual Stallion Invitational June 17-18.

The field is limited to the first 100 paid entries. The entry fee is $85 per persons, which includes two dayspof green feels, cart fee, range balls, beverages on course, continental breakfast and the awards dinner.

In the Scramble format, teams will be paired by the committee and will consist of A, B. C and D players. Team points are awarded by order of finish. Each player will be on a different team for the second day, but will carry their individual points with them

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Quail Ridge Golf Course in Winfield will hold a 27-hole, two-person flighted scramble Saturday. There will be a shotgun start for the first 18 holes, Following dinner their will be a 9-hole shotgun start at 8:30.

The entry fee is $95 per person with 100 percent of teh fees going to the Amercian Cancer Society.

The deadline for entries is Wednesday at 8 p.m.

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Geary Grayson collected his first hole-in one at the Wentz golf course last week.

Grayson aced the 175-yard No. 5 hole, using a 4-wood, He was playing with Lee Struble and Les Sainsbury.

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The Wentz Ladies Day will be held Tuesday with all flights drawing for pairings at 9:30 a.m. to tee of at 9:45

In last week’s play, Ebby Jacobs was first in Championship flight with Irene Hepler second. Linda Biggers won President’s flight wth Bobbie zIsenberg second.

Kathy Kempere was first, Frosty Erkenbeck second and Brinda Girardi thurd in A flighgt, Debbuie Woods won B flight and Connie Bennett tok first, Joyce Wynn second and Joy Asburt third in c flight. Joyce McDonald was the unflightedf winner with Dee Coy second.

Erkenbeck and Barnett tied for Low Putts.