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PTC Board Fills Openings
Downed Electrical Line Leads to Power Outage
Nearly News
KawFest 2000 Expanded
Suzi Lenhart Receives High Award of Girl Scouts
Queen Pageant Highlights Braman Rodeo May 26-27

PTC Board Fills Openings

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

The healing process continues at Pioneer Technology Center.

Two new members — Orva Rothgeb and J.D. Soulek — were appointed to the board of education during a special meeting Tuesday night.

Rothgeb will fill Zone 4, which deals primarily with the Tonkawa area, while Soulek fills Zone 2, the Blackwell area.

The newly-elected members will serve a term of one year before election time next February. They replace Bill Carmichael and Larry Cannon. Both resigned April 18.

Their resignations, coupled with that of former superintendent Dr. Sally Downey and the non-renewal of assistant superintendent Dr. Janet Cox, created a schism at the school.

Interim superintendent Bruce DeMuth sees the new board members helping to close the rift: “The appointment of our two new board members will continue to heal the wounds here at Pioneer Tech. We’re continuing to make progress.”

Rothgeb, one of two candidates for the seat, was surprised by the board’s decision.

“I hope I can make some contributions to the board here at Pioneer Tech. I will do my best to make sure Pioneer Technology Center continues to succeed,” she said.

The new position excites Soulek. “I look forward to the opportunities around the corner for Pioneer Tech and this area in general,” he said.

Board president Larry Buck thanked each candidate for applying. “This was not an easy decision,” he told the potential candidates before the board made its final decision. “Each one of you would bring a lot of strength to this board.”

Rothgeb, who lives in Tonkawa, has been the hospital supervisor for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center since 1973. She holds a Master of Science degree in environmental science and policy from Oklahoma State University.

She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City, Kan., and an Associate of Science degree in nursing from Northern Oklahoma College.

Soulek, a Nardin resident, received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration (accounting) from Oklahoma State University in 1979.

He also received an associate’s degree in science from Northern Oklahoma College and graduated from Blackwell High School in 1975. He has been supervisor of general accounting for Kay Electric Cooperative for the past year and has been involved for many years in farm and ranching in Kay and Grant counties.

Other applicants for the openings were Hessel Purdy, Zone 2; and Truman Stiner and Dennis Buss, Zone 4.

Board members also approved reducing the horticulture program to half-time status for the upcoming school year.

DeMuth told board members that enrollment in horticulture was low. “Seven students have enrolled in the program for the morning and only two in the afternoon. I think it would make sense to reduce [it],” he said.

Downed Electrical Line Leads to Power Outage

By JEFF POLITTE

News Staff Writer

Several Ponca City residents and employees ate their lunches in the dark Tuesday afternoon after a city power line was felled by a tree limb in the 100 block of West Cooley Avenue.

Power was out in some locations for up to an hour-and-a-half and in others for about 45 minutes. The outage area extended from Fifth Street to Fourteenth Street and from Hartford Avenue to Highland Avenue.

According to Phillip Johnston, director of Ponca City’s Electric Utilities, complaint calls started coming into his office at around 11:45.

Johnston said the outage occurred when a three-phase line was knocked down by a resident who was trimming a tree. He accidentally caused a limb to fall on the line.

“It burned two of the conductors in two,” explained Johnston, causing the line fell to the ground.

Jeff Cowan, senior vice-president at Pioneer Bank and Trust, said the bank fared well during the outage.

He also said that by “an odd coincidence” bank employees were lucky.

“We were in the middle of replacing the compressor in our air conditioner, anyway, when the power went out,” he related, so they were already without cool air at the time.

“It was sort of odd sitting in the dark for a while, though” he added.

When power does goes out for any bank, noted Cowan, “We have to close the doors.” That’s because banks have no way to keep track of the transactions going through, he explained.

“I don’t think customer service was affected in any major way,” he commented.

Power was out at Roosevelt Elementary School for only about 45 minutes, said principal Tom Sipe.

“Power went out during the students’ lunch hour,” he explained, and “... [they] were outside playing at the time.”

By switching feeds, PC Electrical Utility repair crews were able to return power to all but a very small area by 12:30 p.m.

Full electrical service was restored at approximately 1:15 p.m., Johnston said.

A fallen power line, such as the one that caused the outage, can be extremely dangerous, Johnston warned.

“I would encourage anyone who is trimming trees even remotely near our lines to exercise extreme caution,” he said.

“Anytime an energized conductor falls from the air, anything below it is in danger,” he stressed. It also presents a danger to anyone who came across the line while it is lying on the ground, Johnston added.

Nearly News

Keep those pop tabs coming, folks!

The fifth grade students at Trout Elementary School are pursuing a goal of one million tabs to provide a perspective on what a million items looks like. As of this week, 829,853 have been collected.

Tabs have come from several places — as far away as Tennessee in the United States, and even some from Tokyo, Japan.

KawFest 2000 Expanded

KawFest 2000 has been expanded to a third day and several new activities scheduled for June 9-11. It’s the 7th annual KawFest, sponsored by the Kaw Lake Association at Sandy Beach, just east of the dam on Kaw Lake.

Gold KawFest sponsors include Kay Electric Cooperative, Great Plains Coca-Cola, KIXR Radio, Dean’s RV’s, Ponca City News/poncacity.net, Conoco, 101 Beverage, the Boat House, Team Radio, Home National Bank, KXLS Radio, and KSOK Radio.

Activities begin Friday evening, June 9 at 7 p.m. with Family Night co-sponsored by KLVV (88.7 FM). Highlight of the evening will be the performance by two area Contemporary Christian Bands, Sky Pilots and One Light. In addition, KLVV will conduct games for the children. admission will be by donation and the entire family is encouraged to attend.

Labeled as the event with something for everyone, KawFest will have all sorts of activities at Sandy Beach on Saturday. The Sand Soccer and Sand Volleyball Tournaments will begin at 9 a.m. Individuals interested in entering may contact the Kaw Lake Association. Then starting at 11 a.m. Howard and Vicki Graves from Kid’s Kastle will conduct kid’s games and a Sand Castle Building Contest for young and young-at-heart. Judging for the Sand Castle Building Contest will be at 3 p.m. Also for the children will be Kidz Jump Club and free horseback riding.

A new event for that evening will be the Go-Ped Races at 6 p.m. These are motorized scooters ridden standing up, according to promoter Rusty Latimer of Pro-Motion. Then at 7 p.m. the musical entertainment begins with Zen Okies featuring Steve Keen, bass; Jim Suter, guitar, and Steve Fields, drums. This will be followed by Glenn R. Townsend, a powerful, hard-driving, sweet moving three piece blues/rock band from Tulsa. Between the bands will be the drawing for the two-person Tracker fishing boat, motor, and trailer from the Boat House.

Sunday, June 11 is dedicated to the professional jet sport races, conducted by Rusty Latimer of Pro-Motion. Following the races Sunday afternoon will be a drawing for a Polaris ATV from the Kaw Lake Association.

Of course, you’ll be hungry while you’re at KawFest. All kinds of tasty treats will be for sale including BBQ, Bratwurst, ice cream, Indian tacos, and much, much more!

Admission is free to those wearing a KawFest 2000 T-shirt. Otherwise admission is $6 per day/per person. KawFest T-shirts will be on sale starting Tuesday, May 30 in Ponca City at the Ponca City Cultural Center, Larry Weems State Farm Insurance, the Kaw Lake Association office, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce, Blackwell Chamber of Commerce, The Oklahoma Jubilee in Shidler, Main Street Office in Newkirk, Osage Cove Boat-n-Tote and Sun ‘n Fun Waterpark at Kaw Lake. They are $15 each, and will also be for sale at the gate.

Other benefits of buying the KawFest shirt includes an entry form to win a Tracker 2-Man Fishing Boat and a Polaris ATV. Drawing for the Tracker fishing boat will be Saturday evening during the dance. The ATV giveaway drawing will be at the conclusion of the jet sport races on Sunday afternoon. Winners must be present to win.

More information on KawFest or the Kaw Lake Association is available through the Kaw Lake Association office, 580-762-9494 or 1-888-291-4995, ext 2920, or e-mail at kawlake@kskc.net.

Suzi Lenhart Receives High Award of Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council honored several area individuals and celebrated 1999 accomplishments during the annual meeting and Adult Recognition Ceremony April 29 at the Bartlesville Community Center.

Suzi Lenhart of Ponca City was the only recipient of the thanks badge, the highest award an adult Girl Scout may receive. The thanks badge is reserved for honoring members of the Girl Scouts movement whose service is so above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate. Lenhart has been involved in Girl Scouts for 35 years. During this time, she has been a troop leader, committee member, service unit chair, association chair and board member.

Sheila Foxworthy of Ponca City received the outstanding leader award, presented to troop leaders given to troop leaders who have provided at least two years of outstanding program for the girls in their troop.

Sandy Dickey, Laura Eicher, Hank Kruckeberg and Paul Weston, all of Ponca City, received the outstanding volunteer award. The award was given to those who have given extraordinary service beyond the expectation for the position held.

The green angel award was given to Marvin Clark and Brad Dickey, both of Ponca City. This award is unique to Girl Scouting because it is only given to men who volunteer within the organization. Awardees must be registered in the Girl Scouts program and must have given extraordinary service for several years.

Bonnie Nash of Kildare School, Community Christian Church and Woodlands Community Church, all within Ponca City, received the community service award, and David Hingtgen of Ponca City received the appreciation pin. Donna Hingtgen of Ponca City was given the honor pin, created for individuals who have previously received the appreciation pin and who have continued to give exceptional service to Girl Scouting through the council, service unit or troop. Their services must encompass two or more geographic regions of the council.

New officers elected to the board of directors are Suzanne Shiflet of Bartlesville, president; Kelli Fram of Bartlesville, first vice president; Rosie Graheck of Bartlesville, second vice president; Joy Pierson of Bartlesville, third vice president; Deborah Langley of Bartlesville, secretary; and Betsy Barnes of Bartlesville, treasurer.

Queen Pageant Highlights Braman Rodeo May 26-27

BRAMAN — The annual Braman Rodeo, sponsored by the Braman Saddle Club, will be held Friday and Saturday, May 26-27. Each nightly performance will begin at 8 p.m. and tickets will be available at the gate. Tickets for adults are $5, 7-12 years $3, and 6 and under get in the gate free.

A major highlight during the rodeo will be the third annual Braman Rodeo Queen Pageant, which will take place during a 48-hour span from Friday to Saturday, including the rodeo performances.

Five talented and beautiful ladies from Oklahoma will be contending for the prestigious 2000 Miss Braman Rodeo title. The newly crowned queen will go on to represent Braman in the coveted Miss Rodeo Oklahoma pageant held during the Prairie Circuit Finals in Guthrie.

The public is invited to observe the horsemanship competitions which count for 60 percent of the score on Friday, May 26 at 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 27 at 8:30 a.m. at the Braman Rodeo grounds. The rest of the pageant is scored 35 percent poise, personality and appearance, and 5 percent ticket sales above the prequalifying amount of $50 worth.

The reigning Braman Rodeo Queen, Stacie Smith, will be present during both performances as well as Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Teen, Lacy Stubblefield.

Proudly representing the Braman Rodeo at the 2000 Braman Rodeo is Stacie Smith, 24-year-old daughter of Mike and Joyce Crouch. Stacie and husband, Jimmy, along with daughters Rachael and Madison, reside in rural Ponca City.

Stacie grew up around horses and has been fortunate enough to have owned and shown them for 21 years now! She is an active member of APHA, PHBA, AQHA, the Braman Saddle Club, and a 4-H Alumni.

Stacie has earned numerous awards in 4-H, PHBA, and other equine activities. Highlighting Stacie’s accomplishments are 7 ROM’s, four superiors, one youth championship and six time world show qualifier in PHBA; 1993 reserve champion OPEA senior horse award; 1994 first runner-up/horsemanship winner 101 Wild West Rodeo; second runner-up 1998 Cavalcade Queens competition; 1996 Miss Congeniality Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Rodeo.

Erin Lynn Blair of Chelsea, Okla., is a 21-year-old daughter of Randy and Annie Blair, and a candidate for 2000 Braman Rodeo Queen. She is a graduate of Sequoyah High School, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, and is enrolled at Rogers State University.

She enjoys singing, family get-togethers, and various horse related events and activities. Erin is a member of the P+HA and a 4-H Alumni.

She has achieved many goals and honors including being named a 4-H Hall of Famer, 4-H Key Club member, 1997 Miss Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, 1998 Miss Will Rogers Stampede, 1999 Miss Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo, 2000 first runner-up Cherokee Strip Stampede, 2000 first runner-up Guymon Pioneer Rodeo Days, and several scholarships. Erin is sponsored by H&S Farms.

Hallie Godbehere of Ponca City is the 17-year-old daughter of Danny and Janel Godbehere. Hallie is a student at Ponca City High School, where she is a member of the Po-Hi orchestra. She enjoys playing the guitar and participating in equine related activities.

Hallie is an honor roll student with letters in academics and orchestra. She is also involved in 4-H. Hallie is the 1998 Miss congeniality recipient for the Braman Rodeo as well as ticket sales winner for 1998 and 1999. Hallie is sponsored by Kay Farm Equipment.

Shanna Johnson of Ponca City is the 16-year-old daughter of Carl and Donna Johnson. Shanna is a student at Ponca City High School where she is a member of FFA and the Ponca City FFA horse judging team that placed sixth in the state at the 2000 4-H and FFA horse judging contest.

She enjoys showing her mare and is a member of APHA and 4-H. Shanna is also a member of the Braman Saddle Club where she was newly elected the senior saddle club queen for 2000-2001. Shanna holds the title of 1999 Braman Rodeo Miss Congeniality and is the 2000-2001 FFA reporter. Shanna is sponsored by M&J Trailer Repair.

Crystal Manley of Blackwell is the 15-year-old daughter of Kevin and Shawn Gann and Brian and Abby Manley. Crystal is a student at Blackwell High School, where she is a member of the cheerleading squad which placed fourth in the nation this year at Cheerleading Nationals.

She is also involved in FFA. Crystal enjoys gymnastics and riding her horses. this is Crystal’s second Rodeo Queen competition. She is sponsored by Adspec Chemical and Eppies Horse Company.

Keta Mitchell of Vallient is the 22-year-old daughter of Becci and Pat Brice and Randy and Jill Mitchell. Keta graduated from Vallient High School and Texas A&M with academic distinction. She is currently enrolled in graduate school at Texas A&M.

Keta enjoys raising Boston terriers, spending time with family, and riding her horses. Highlighting Keta’s accomplishments are honors of being the 1998 outstanding agricultural student, 1996 Miss CRRA, 1999 Miss Cherokee Strip, 1999 first runner-up 101 Wild West Rodeo, 1999 first runner-up Miss Rodeo Oklahoma, and a 1999 Miss Rodeo USA contestant.

Keta is sponsored by Cross Creek Ranch.

DEATHS

No Deaths
Paul W. Caughlin
Harold C. Lyall Jr.
Fern A. Christenson
Maureen Rutherford

No Deaths

Obituaries

Paul W. Caughlin

TONKAWA — Paul W. Caughlin of Tonkawa died Sunday evening, May 21, 2000, at Westminster Village Nursing Home in Ponca City. He was 91.

A prayer service will be held Thursday, May 25, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 26, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. Joseph Burger serving as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ponca City, under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Paul was the son of John (Jack) and Florence Elizabeth (Bills) Caughlin and was born Nov. 29, 1908, on the farm which had been homesteaded by his father in the Cherokee Strip Land Run in 1893. He received his education at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Ponca City, Valley Center School at Three Sands, and he furthered his education at the University Preparatory School, which is now Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.

He met Dora Shawver while he attended UPS. They were married on Dec. 22, 1932, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Parsonage in Tonkawa. They moved to the original family homestead with Paul’s mother, Florence, following his father’s death. Paul farmed, ranched and operated a dairy for many years. Paul served on the Farmer’s Co-Op board for over 32 years. During that time, he and Dora joined other members on several trips in this country and abroad. Paul would take off in the fall to the Dakotas for quail and pheasant hunting. He made long-lasting friendships with the people he met there and continued to keep in touch with them as the years went by.

On the farm, he raised his own quail and pheasants and set them free once they were grown in an attempt to help them populate the local area. His other hobbies consisted of square dancing and card playing, which he did with a group of friends from “Round Grove and Finley Center.”

Paul took care of Dora daily during the 10 years she lived in the Blackwell Nursing Home. He was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Tonkawa.

Surviving are one son, Jack Caughlin of Tonkawa; two daughters, JoAnn L. Murray of Broken Arrow and Joyce E. Lenzen of Tonkawa; one brother, John T. Caughlin of Tonkawa; his grandchildren, Richard Murray of Tulsa, Janine Miles of Fairbanks, Alaska, Janice Lenzen of Grand Prairie, Texas, Todd Murray of Jenks, J.D. Lenzen of Tonkawa, Karla Murray-Bradley of Stillwater, Jeff Lenzen of Quilcene, Wash., Paul E. Caughlin of Tulsa, Joe Caughlin of Tonkawa, Mary Gwen Caughlin of Tonkawa, David Caughlin of Budapest, Hungary, 13 great-grandchildren with two more on the way and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife Dora of 57 years; one brother, Cecil Caughlin; and three sisters, Hattie Townsend, Esther McDaris and Pauline Johnson.

Casket bearers will be Paul Caughlin, Joe Caughlin, J.D. Lenzen; Jeff Lenzen, Richard Murray and Todd Murray.

Honorary bearers will be Bill Jeans, Ivan Shorter, Wayne Morse, Ronnie Blubaugh, Roy Fath and “The Round Grove and Finley Center Club members.”

paid obituary

Harold C. Lyall Jr.

Harold C. Lyall Jr., longtime resident of the Tonkawa and Ponca City communities, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, May 22, 2000. He had reached the age of 77 years, 1 month and 16 days.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2000, in the Ponca City First Baptist Church Worship Center with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck presiding. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery near Tonkawa under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Harold Charles Lyall Jr. was born April 6, 1923, at Owens, Okla., near Billings. He was the son of Harold Charles Lyall Sr. and Ila Alfa (Smith) Lyall. He received his early education in the Mazie area schools before moving with his family to the Tonkawa community in 1940. He was active in sports and was a member of the Tonkawa state runner-up basketball team in 1941. He graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1941. He then attended the NYA radio school in Tonkawa for one year before moving to San Antonio, Texas, where he was employed by the government as a radio repairman.

He entered the United States Army Air Force on Feb., 1, 1943, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He served a tour of duty in England from October 1943 to June 1946 with the 894th Signal Depot Company. He was honorably discharged on July 5, 1946. While stationed in England, he married Emma L. “Emmie” Morris on April 28, 1945, at Warrington, Cheshire, England. The couple moved to Tonkawa in 1946. He then began employment with the Williams Oil Tool Company of Tonkawa and then was employed with Smith International of Ponca City from 1948 until 1988. He also served seven years as the Tonkawa municipal judge.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tonkawa for many years, where he served as an ordained deacon. He was currently a member of the First Baptist Church in Ponca City and the Disciples Sunday School class. His enjoyments included his children, grandchildren, music and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Emmie, of the home; two daughters, Susan Sutherland and husband, Bud, of Newkirk, and Dejon Ewing and husband, Douglas, of Arkansas City, Kan.; and one son, Tracy Lyall and wife, Karen, of Shawnee; five grandchildren, Scott and wife, Darci, Sutherland, Piper Ewing, Taylor Lyall, Karlin Lyall and Keri Mays; and four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Matthew and Cameron; three brothers, J.D. “Cotton” Lyall and wife, Willa Mae, of Tonkawa, Guy Lyall and wife, Lois, of Tonkawa and Max Lyall of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Veda Mae Tull and husband, Jim, of Weatherford; one brother-in-law, Ike Hurst of Ponca City; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jearoldine Hurst.

Casket bearers will be Aaron “Bud” Sutherland, Doug Ewing, Scott Sutherland, Ronnie Wright, Fred Looper and Ike Arnold. Honorary bearers will be LeRoy Harris, Richard Cross, Dr. Edwin Vineyard, Taylor Lyall, Fred Bonbieberstein, Elbridge Orr and James Thompson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to the memorial fund of choice.

The family will be at 1121 Rosedale.

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Services Pending

Fern A. Christenson

Fern A. Christenson, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at Tender Heart Health Care. She was 88. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Maureen Rutherford

Maureen Rutherford, former Ponca City resident, died Monday, May 22, 2000, in Wichita, Kan.. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

NEWS BRIEFS

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Dancing Scheduled — The Pete Coli Country Band will be playing for dancing Friday at the Senior Center in Arkansas City, Kan. from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests are asked to bring finger food to share.

Babyland- Memorial flowers from $1.00. 24 Timberline across old river bridge to city view turn

North follow flower signs. adv.

Legion Has Wreaths — The American Legion and Auxiliary have decorative poppy wreaths for Memorial Day — $15 — available from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Legion Hut on South Avenue.

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

Buffalo Post Ceremony — The American Legion Indian Buffalo Post No. 38 of White Eagle will be at the Washunga Cemetery in Newkirk on May 29 at 8:30 a.m. to observe Memorial Day.

Free- 8 potatoes and 8 rolls with purchase of 20 piece tub now thru Memorial Day. Snyder’s Grocery 762-4686. Open 7 days a week. adv.

Accident — Someone at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Pine Street reported a hit-and-run accident to Ponca City police at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday. The vehicle was parked in the parking lot of a local business at the time of the accident. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Miller Reunion — The Will and Charles L. Miller reunion will be held at 11 a.m. Memorial Day, May 29, at the Lake Ponca Park Shelterhouse No. 3. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share. All family and friends are invited to attend the reunion.

www.HeartandHealth.com -Buy or sell Rexall natural

health products online. adv.

Memorial Day Closure — Pioneer Transit will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Transportation services will resume Tuesday. If any questions, call 718-0444.

Fun For kids! Brod Bagert and Gary Dulabaum performing songs and poems. Friday night 6:00 to 8:00, Brace Books on North Fourteenth. adv.

Economic Restructuring Committee — The Ponca City Main Street Authority Restructuring Committee will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the PCMSA office, 307 1/2 East Grand. For more information, contact Michele Jean at 763-8082.

Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call

765-2720. adv.

Subject Held — An officer at a business in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street reported at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday that a 17-year-old woman was being taken into custody for fraud and attempting to obtain a controlled dangerous substance.

Local Airman Graduates — Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew T. Bishop has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, after completion of basic training, he will earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bishop is the son of Richard A. Sherrod of 601 East Comanche, and Darlene F. Sherrod of 3204 El Camino, both in Ponca City. He graduated in 1996 from Ponca City High School, and received an associate degree in 1998 from Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee.

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.

Republican Meeting - Kay County Republican Party will meet at the Ponca City Municipal Library in the downstairs Board Room at 7 p.m., Thursday. For more information, call Ruslyn Hermanson (580) 765-9868 or Dave White (580) 762-0103.

Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.

Help Needed — The Wheatheart Nutrition project, a non-profit agency serving senior citizens, is in need of volunteers to help deliver a noon meal to the elderly. Volunteers receive a free meal. If you can help, call 767-1620.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv.

Burglary — Someone in the 2000 block of El Camino Street reported to Ponca City police at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of Ninth Street reported at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday that a 25-year-old women was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear.

Theft — Someone in the 800 block of North Ash Street reported to Ponca City police at 10:06 a.m. Tuesday that some lawn chairs had been stolen from a residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subjects Held — An officer at the intersection of Crown and Queens reported at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday that three juveniles boys were taken into custody for curfew violations. Subjects were later released to their parents.

Subject Held — An officer in the 200 block of North Oak Street reported at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday that a 22-year-old man had been taken into custody for domestic assault and battery.

Subject Held — An officer in the 200 block of North Third Street reported at 10:44 a.m. Tuesday that a 19-year-old woman had been taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Theft — Someone in the 900 block of East South Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 11:07 a.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — Someone in the 700 block of North Second Street reported to Ponca City police at 3:41 p.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — Someone in the 300 block of South Franklin Street reported to Ponca City police at 4:01 p.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was signed and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer in the 2700 block of North Ash Street reported at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday that a 37-year-old man was being taken into custody on an Oklahoma County warrant for possession of contraband in a penal institution.

Accident — Someone reported a hit-and-run accident in Wal-Mart’s parking lot, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, to Ponca City police at 4:18 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — Someone reported an accident in the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Highland Avenue to Ponca City police at 5:29 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of North Oak Street reported at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday that a 40-year-old man was being taken into custody for tampering with city utilities.

Burglary — Someone in the 200 block of South Sunset Street reported to Ponca City police that a residence had been broken into and then ransacked. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — Someone in the 700 block of East Grand Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday that someone had attempted to break into a building there. Three units were assigned and a report was later taken.

Subject Held — An officer in the 2500 block of North Fourteenth Street reported at 2:31 a.m. Wednesday that a 40-year-old woman was being taken into custody for public intoxication.

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LIFESTYLES

Lions Club Hears Program about Leader Dogs
Laureate Phi Hosts Picnic
Little News
Kaw City Museum Schedule Includes ‘Wild West’ Exhibit
Hospice Peachtree Landing

Lions Club Hears Program about Leader Dogs

When the Noon Lions Club met May 17, Karl Younger, who has been involved as a “puppy raiser” for the Leader Dog for the Blind program, addressed the group. Volunteers raise the puppies, who are from the age of six to eight weeks, and keep them until they are 12-15 months. The young dogs are then returned to The Leader Dog School in Rochester, Mich., for evaluation and formal training.

Any individual or family who is able to “devote the time, love and finances necessary for caring for and socializing a puppy is eligible,” said Younger. The puppies are chosen for even temperaments, and they must be “confident, friendly and happy.” The breakdown of the breeds selected are 50 percent labradors, 25 percent German shepherds, 25 percent retrievers. Sometimes, other breeds are tried, but experience has shown these breeds to be the most successful.

He said, “By being raised in a regular home environment with exposure to noises of a normal household, and by being taken out with other people on a regular basis, the puppies develop the personalities necessary to be successful leader dogs.” The puppies are not shipped. Puppy trainers must travel to Michigan to pick up the puppy.

The dogs are returned to the school as adults for five months of training, and they spend 25 days of training with their visually impaired partner. Cost for each Leader Dog Team is more than $17,000, and is funded by donations from individuals and organizations. No charge is made to the individuals. Any blind person between the age of 18 and 90 years can qualify. According to Younger, more than 70 percent of the teams come through referrals from Lions clubs. Since the founding in 1939, more than 11,000 partnerships have been made.

Younger brought a golden labrador, Gretchen, who was raised in his home and later became a Leader Dog for several years. When she developed a seizure disorder, her partner decided to contact her original family, the Youngers, to see if they would like to have her back as a pet. She is now a “happy member” of their family and travels with Younger as he goes to Lions Clubs in this area to promote the Leader Dog Program. Contact may be made about becoming a puppy raiser by calling (888) 777-5332. Contact for referral for blind individuals may be made locally by calling Susan Ladner, 762-5659.

Younger, from the Pioneer/Pleasantville club, brought Gene Bottman as his guest. Gerald Nield gave the invocation, and Russ Allen was song leader. Announcements included the deadline for the Lions cookbook, the awards banquet at the Country Club, and the fishing trip at the Boy’s Ranch on June 3.

The Ponca City Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is simply “we serve.” The worldwide focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness, providing eyeglasses and vision aids for needy individuals and promoting diabetes awareness.

Laureate Phi Hosts Picnic

There were nine members and six guests of Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority who met May 21 at Pioneer Park to celebrate the chapter’s birthday with a picnic. Hostess was Roberta Streeter, assisted by members of the social committee.

Committee chairmen appointed for the year include Lillian Williams, membership; Virginia Starks, program; Meire K. Harris, yearbook and publicity; Pat Hill, ways and means; Erma Rusch, service; and Fran Smith, scrapbook and telephone.

Guests were Dave Smith, John Williams, Ed Hill, Jim Rosenbaum, Charles Starks and Dean Keating.

A summer salad and garden party will be held in the garden at the home of Virginia Starks at 12:30 p.m. June 21.

Little News

Jerrald and Kim Smith of Sand Springs announce the birth of twin daughters on May 10, 2000, at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. Jennah Deeann was born at 2:14 p.m., weighed 2 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 14 1/2 inches long. Paige Leeann was born at 2:15 p.m., weighed 2 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 14 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Kenneth and Janice Janeway of Sand Springs, and paternal grandparents are Jimmie and Dorothy Smith of Sand Springs. Paternal great-grandparents are Russel and Maggie Sisco of Marland, and Alvin and Jane Smith of Pawnee.

Kaw City Museum Schedule Includes ‘Wild West’ Exhibit

The Kaw City Museum is continuing to grow and improve each year, say board members of the Kaw City Museum. Last year, the old railroad tie retaining wall in front of the depot was replaced with a native stone wall which incorporated the “school book” which was on the Kaw City grade school building in the old town. This year the native stone is being used to wainscot the new Brill Building. It will not only protect the base of the building, but it also will help tie the Depot Building and Brill Building together visually, said a spokesperson. Several other projects using the native stone will also be completed during this worktime.

Last year, the exterior of the depot was totally redone. New matching boards replaced the old, and new windows were installed. This year, work has begun on the interior. A new ceiling with recessed lighting has been completed in the back room of the depot. A new and more efficient heating and air conditioning unit has replaced the old heating unit, which was once in the Methodist Church in old Kaw City. This allows the two window air conditioners to be removed from the front and back rooms of the depot.

Numerous projects are underway on the buildings, but that is only a part of the activity say members. A traveling exhibit, Showmanship and the Wild West: Oklahoma’s Wild West Exhibitions, will be on display during the month of August. It will feature Gordon Lilly, “Pawnee Bill,” and the Miller Brothers “Wild West” shows.

The area’s historical groups “collaborated with motion picture companies, and, for nearly 50 years, their shows and their performers were staples of the entertainment scene.” The Pawnee Bill Ranch and home are located west of Pawnee, and Lilly was a friend of Ike Clubb of Kaw City.

The Miller Brothers’ home site is near the Salt Fork River, north of Marland, and former Kaw City residents were associated with the cowboy heritage exemplified by the 101 Ranch and Pawnee Bill.

Also, starting in the fall, an art education program for the school children will be held each month in the museum. Marianna Counter, Deena Fowler, and Gail Jamison will be conducting the classes. One instructor will dress as the artist that the class will be studying. The students will see examples of the artist’s work and learn about the technique used to create it. They will also hear about the artist’s life and times. They will then do color work to add to their art workbooks as the class progresses.

During the year, the museum plans to conduct various classes and programs for the community. Everything is free to the public and everyone is welcome, say museum members. The museum board is able to offer these opportunities to the public through memberships, donations, name brick sales and the interest from the Brill endowment funds.

The Kaw City Museum Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Brill Building every fourth Wednesday of the month. The meetings are open to the public, and visitors are welcome.

The nonprofit organization is operated through donations of time and money. Anyone interested in joining the group should write to Kaw City Museum, Inc., P.O. Box 56, Kaw City, OK 74641. Orders for commemorative bricks are still being taken.

Hospice Peachtree Landing

The Resale Shop Moves to New Area on East Grand Avenue

My Favorite Things, the resale shop benefiting Hospice of Ponca City and Peachtree Landing, is now open for the public at 207 East Grand in Ponca City. Carmaleta Wesbrook, director of Peachtree, says both organizations are excited about the move. “Not only do we have lots more space to display our goods,” she says, “but we’re very pleased to be a part of Grand Avenue.”

Volunteers moved the thrift shop, which had been located at First and Cleveland, over the weekend. Sharon Ridgway, manager of My Favorite Things, says the move was the result of many hours of volunteer time. She is the only employee of the shop; volunteers provide all other help.

Ridgway says she would particularly like to thank Royce Barbaree and Sean Harper for coordinating the move, K-Mart for providing boxes, and Joe Dempewolf Transfer and Storage for donating the use of one of their trucks. Bridgway provided volunteers to move the merchandise. “I can’t begin to thank my regular volunteers enough,” she says. “We simply couldn’t run this shop without them.”

My Favorite Things opened in August of 1999 as a joint project of Hospice of Ponca City and Peachtree Landing. Melody Lahann, Executive Director of Hospice, explains the thrift shop was established to provide a funding base for both the non-profit agencies. She explains that the shop has been successful also in promoting awareness of both the agencies, as well. Hospice of Ponca City provides care for the terminally ill, and Peachtree Landing provides shelter and a “hand up” for the homeless. Both are United Way agencies.

More volunteers are needed to help at My Favorite Things. Ridgeway says volunteers serve as salespeople, decorate windows, sort donated merchandise, and provide office help. Anyone wishing to volunteer can call the store at 767-0728 or drop by Tuesdays-Saturdays, 207 East Grand.

SPORTS

Cat Golfer Gets All State Honor

Cat Golfer Gets All State Honor

OKLAHOMA CITY — Wildcat Matt Waddell has been named to the All-State golf teams which will play July 24 at Silverhorn Club in Edmond.

A senior, Waddell. was the medalist for the Frontier Conference Tournament in Stillwater and paced the Wildcats in the state tournament in Norman with a 79-77-79—235 total.

A three-year starter for the Cats, Waddell has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate golf at Southwestern (Kan,) College at Winfield.

The other members of the 14-player East All-State team are Eric Moore of Owasso, Harold Pinney of Tahlequah, Chris Noel of Tulsa Bishop Kelley, Trim Neil of McAlester, Patrick Nuber of Idabel, Cody Jennings of Checotah, Greg Mason of Victory Christian. Cody Quetone of Tahlequah Sequoyah, Danny Taylor of Davenport, Jon Smith of Savanna, Timothy Wohlgemuth of Bartlesville, Brendon Etheridge of Claremore Sequoyah and Cody Roth of Perry.

Members of the East girls’ All-State team are Danelle Miron of Broken Arrow, Nicole Tilley of Stillwater, Stephanie Edwards of Glenpool. Jaymi Justus of Perry, Kristin Garner of Mannford, Cydni Williams of Bixby, Amy Keisel of Seminole and Abby Schroeder of Cascia Hall.

All-State Golf

West Teams

Boys

Jayson Kennedy, Moore; Ted Neville, Edmond Memorial; Andrew Sterkel, Guthrie; Craig Jackson, Ardmore; Blake Johnson, Elk City; Nick Rennie, Pauls Valley; Jase Riggs, Lone Grove; Wes Baker, Newcastle, Collin Garrett, Walters; Eric Glenn, Walters; Brad Purcell, Norman; Brad Fleetwood, Duncan; Donnie Keim, Woodward; Jeff Coffman, Putnam City North

Girls

Katy Treadwell, Mustang; Melissa Head; Putnam City North; Lindsey Cooper, Duncan; Laura Bendix, Harrah, Lindsay Roberts, Elk City; Sarah Teague, Elgin; Jaquelyn Litsch, Edmond North; Rebecca Davison, Bethany