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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, June 18, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALLetters LettersOh, To B-17 AgainA couple of years ago a 17 year old British girl contacted me as the result of my book The Wrong Stuff, The Adventures and Misadventures of a 20 Year Old 8th Air Force Pilot, because she had a passion for the American B-17 “Flying Fortress” Bomber of World War Two. She not only knew more about this historically most famous warplane than I, but she even had a mural of it painted on the wall of her room. So presently, the father of a daughter and two granddaughters, and having made my solo flight on my 16th birthday over a half century ago, my reaction was: “Oh, to B-17 again”. Now two years later, Jenna is in university and has committed herself to a career in the Royal Air Force, while I plan to indulge my memory by visiting the EAA’s B-17, “ALUMINUM OVERCAST” when it arrives here in Ponca City, Oklahoma, next week on it’s summer tour. In an attempt to add to the appreciation for others of this very special event, I offer some of my knowledge of this classical one-of-kind airplane. The B-17 was not the largest bomber in World War Two. It didn’t fly the highest; carry the largest bomb load; nor did it fly the fastest. In fact its operational indicated airspeed was only 150 mph in order to maintain “Group Integrity”, which would allow holding back for disabled aircraft to keep in formation. Another reason for “Group Integrity” was to concentrate the firepower of the 13 50-caliber machine guns of each ship. In a 30 ship formation the enemy was up against 390 machine guns firing 600 rounds a minute. That’s a lot of lead, but often not enough. Even so, more enemy aircraft were destroyed by B-17’s than any other aircraft in the history of aerial combat. The first surprise in going through a B-17, whose wingspan is about 1/3rd of a city block, is how small it is on the inside, because it’s actually much smaller than it appears in the movies. It is especially noticed by old fat former-airmen that have trouble getting through the bomb bay that had been designed to be used by skinny kids. Yet, the average bomb load was 6,000 pounds (times 200 trips; times 2,000 planes) makes one helluva “bang”: Larger than Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. You won’t be able to do it, but as you look at the “ALUMINUM OVERCAST” take the time to try and imagine 2,000 duplicates (of the 12,731 manufactured) and see them all flying overhead for a couple of hours that it takes them to pass, day after day, plus the thousands of B-24’s and the night bombers of the Royal Air Force — and try to imagine yourself a GermanM Do it! Take the time to imprint it so you won’t forget what it took to give you your freedom, because we came closer to losing it more times than you are aware — and the threat is always there. Invest yourself in this experience and give a thought to the 4,735 B-17’s who didn’t make it back. Overall, the 8th Air Force lost more than 8,000 bombers. Then there were the airmen. Some survived their aircraft exploding, midair collisions and crashes. But then thousands did not. Even if the plane made it back; to be wounded over Germany required as much as six hours delay in medical attention, unless a buddy would throw you overboard with the ripcord in your good hand and hope the Germans would treat you, if they found you in time. To try and put this into an understandable perspective, (allowing for the survival of POW’s and those who managed to evade capture and escape), but including the more than 20,000 MIA’s; the casualties of the 8th Air Force, in less than 36 months, were greater than any other American military force in World War Two and more than the casualties of all American Forces during the 15 year Vietnam conflict. Here’s another consideration, should you get to take a flight in the Aluminum Overcast. Focus for a moment, not on the beauty of the flight, but on the aluminum skin in which you are encased. It’s .025” aluminum, maybe as thick as some magazine covers. This is your protection of what might be coming your way: 20 mm cannon fire from an ME 109; 88 mm cannon fire from the ground; smaller, but thousands of rounds more of machine gun fire; perhaps rocket fire from an FW-190; maybe nothing more than the wind chill of air that is 75F degrees below freezing, at a speed of 150 mph. Don’t let your bare skin touch any metal, especially if you have to urinate or evacuate your bowels on a nine hour flight. And just five miles up above the earth, there is not enough oxygen to support life. So you remember to keep that “suck-sack” on your face throughout the trip, or you won’t have the luxury of thinking about anything should you try and live without it for 90 seconds. Oh, yes, there are no fox holes up here. Now isn’t that a hell of a way to fight a war? “HAPPY LANDINGS” Truman J. Smith Lt. Colonel, USAF, Retired “Oh, to B-17 Again” Astonishing Bodyworks To Host Main Street Event on TuesdayPonca City Main Street Authority (PCMSA) in partnership with Astonishing Bodyworks, 106 North Second will host the June Morning’s on Main Street, set for 8 - 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The community is welcome to attend. “This is a great time for, business owners, building owners and other individuals from the community to spend a little time together,” said Michele Jean, program director. Mornings on Main Street is designed to provide an opportunity for everyone interested in downtown to get together and share coffee and doughnuts while discussing local issues. It is also a time for individuals and merchants to get information about Main Street’s upcoming events. “We appreciate Astonishing Bodyworks owner Zak Larson’s willingness to host the event,” added Jean, For more information about Mornings on Main Street or the PCMSA please call 763-8082. A Day of Flutes and Drums Set For PC Art Center SaturdayFlutes and drums are integral to Native American ritual, music and history. A series of seminars, workshops and performances entitled “A Day of Flutes and Drums” will be held Saturday, June 24, at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. The event will allow participants to learn how flutes and drums are made, how to play them, and about their roles in Native American culture. It is sponsored by the Standing Bear Foundation, Ponca City Art Association, Pioneer Bank & Trust and the Oklahoma Arts Council. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a flute-playing workshop led by Lewis Headman and a drummaking demonstration by Sean Littlebear. There will be a break for lunch followed by flutemaking and drum-playing sessions starting at 1 p.m.. At 5 p.m., an informal artists’ reception with flute and drum performance will be held at the Art Center. Lewis Headman is a member of the Ponca Tribe and lives in Ponca City. Sean Littlebear is a member of the Southern Cheyenne Tribe and lives in El Reno. “We scheduled the day so participants could choose just instrument-making demonstrations, instrument-playing workshops, or a combination of the two,” said T.L Walker, Standing Bear Executive Director. “In addition, we will have a list of vendors for flute and drum kits and completed instruments,” T.L concluded. “A Day of Flutes and Drums” is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. For more information, contact T.L Walker, 580-762-1514. Wastewater Treatment Plant CompletedBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Construction at Ponca City’s $22 million wastewater treatment plant is complete and city officials are ready to celebrate. A dedication and open house is scheduled for Thursday to give the public a chance to “look around.” Mayor Tom Leonard applauded the state-of-the-art treatment plant: “This is a facility the city should be really proud of ... it not only meets EPA regulations, but will give us flow capacity for the foreseeable future ... and allow for future business expansion.” According to Ken Parr, director of public works, except for two treatment units and one building, the old plant was completely demolished and replaced with new buildings and treatment units. “It is the most state-of-the-art treatment plant in the state ... we have people from other plants coming here to see what we have done,” he said. Parr noted there were two main reasons the city began this project back in 1994: “One of the reasons was because the plant was 20-years-old. We typically design plants for a 20-year life span ... and the plant had reached, and even exceeded, its original design capacity.” Secondly, there were some new requirements established by the EPA and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Safety (ODEQ) that the facility no longer met. “The city had to sign a consent order ... it basically said we had to meet those requirements by a certain date or be fined,” explained Parr. The fines could be up to $10,000 per day. He recalled the planning portion of the project began in 1994 and allowed for plant improvements to be completed in two phases. “Improvements for phase I were used to address the issue of rain water getting into the sewer system,” said Parr. It consisted of the expansion of the facility to handle seasonal storm-water flows. Phase I was completed in 1996 at the cost of just over $4.3 million. Parr pointed out the $16 million second phase dealt with the new aeration basin, headworks, final clarifier and return sludge pumping station, digester upgrades, sludge processing facility, disinfection building, gallery building and new lab/operations building. “There are two end products to the treatment process: water and sludge,” explained Parr. The water is discharged into the Arkansas River. “The sludge is recycled by applying it to agricultural property ... it is an excellent soil enhancer and low grade fertilizer,” he explained. “The wastewater sludge disposal process was upgraded and expanded with new land application disposal equipment,” noted Parr. Parr asserted the new plant should easily see the city through the next 20-years. “When we build or upgrade a treatment plant ... we build into it the capacity for future growth.” As a rule of thumb, this is usually 10 percent above current flow. For the Ponca City wastewater treatment plant this figures to be 1.5 million gallons of reserve capacity. The plant’s dedication is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Open house will follow from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call the public works office at 767-0451. Children First Into Third YearChildren First entered it’s third year of helping mothers expecting their first child in January. Recently the group had their first graduate. Sarah Klinger and her daughter Madison Coffman were the first mother-daughter duo to graduate. Children First is a program which lasts from before the mother conceives to the second birthday of the child. Those who can enroll are women less than 28 weeks pregnant who is expecting her first child. The program is of no cost so families of little financial or social support. Services provided by the program are; child growth evaluation, parenting education, nutrition education, health and safety information and access to other services for health, mental health, child care and job training. Currently there are five nurses in the program including lead nurse Marilyn Gates, Donna Fullsom, Barbara Rollins, Kelly McDonald and Jamie Carlson. Fullsom has been with the program since it’s beginning. And according to Fullsom the program is “doing great.” “Our focus is healthy moms and healthy babies,” she added. Over the past two and a half years the program has probably had 100 participants. The nurses visit each mother-to-be at her home. Visits during the first month after signing up, are weekly, every other week visits are scheduled until delivery, during the first six weeks after delivery visits return to weekly, and for the remaining months before the childs 21st month visits are every other week and finishing at the childs second birthday visits will be monthly. To sign up for the program contact the Children First Program at 763-0100. Central Between Water Plant, Animal Control Being ClosedBeginning Monday Central Avenue between Fourteenth Street and Pecan Road will be permanently closed to through traffic. The road is being closed due to an increase in illegal dumping and vandalism that is occurring at night and on weekends. Anyone needing to go to the Water Treatment Plant will only be able to gain access from Fourteenth Street. A gate located just east of the entrance to the plant will prevent any eastbound traffic from proceeding past that point. Anyone going to the Animal Control facility located on East Central Avenue will only be able to gain access from Pecan Road. Traffic will be restricted from proceeding west. A gate located just west of Pecan Road will only be open during the normal operating hours of the facility. Normal hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone having questions about this closing can contact Ken Parr, director of Public Works, at 767-0412. Nearly NewsIn a story in The Ponca City News on Wednesday, Judith Daniels was listed as the interim chief financial officer at the Edwin Fair Mental Health Center. She is the chief administrative officer for the Center. City Gears for Star Spangled CelebrationThe largest Independence Day celebration ever for Ponca City is being planned for Tuesday, July 4, 2000 at Lake Ponca in the public dock area. The day long event will be hosted by the City of Ponca City and will provide a full day of activities for everyone in the family. Some of the highlights of the Star Spangled Celebration include a flyover of a B-1 bomber from the Kansas Air National Guard at McConnell AFB in Wichita and a flyover of F-16s from the Tulsa Air National Guard. The free activities begin at 2 p.m. with an inflatable amusement park set up with a 26 foot slide, jousting, a sports center, a climbing wall, an obstacle course and more. In addition to the inflatable games there will be a children’s area that will have almost a dozen games for the kids. On stage live music will be provided for the Star Spangled Celebration crowd by Sky Pilots, Good Ol’ Boys, Blue Grass and Dave May’s puppet and magic show. Also Ponca City’s new police dog, Rusty, will be on hand for the kids to meet. World Class jet skier, Kyle Trotter will give a jet ski freestyle show twice during the day’s events. Plenty of food booths will be on site and the vendors will be open all during the Independence Day event. Some of the types of food that will be there include, watermelon, hot dog, tacos, ice cream and may more favorites. The event is free to the public and special t-shirts will be sold at local banks, Ponca City water & light department and the Chamber of Commerce for $10 each beginning Friday, June 23rd. The whole day’s events are capped off with the biggest fireworks show in the history of Ponca City. The fireworks will have music simulcast over KPNC 101 country synchronized with the music. Make plans to attend Ponca City’s birthday salute to America with a Star Spangled Celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2000. For additional information contact Cathy Ferguson with the City of Ponca City at 763-8051. Insurance Issues Highlight Board of Education AgendaBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor The district’s commercial insurance policy will be discussed Monday night during the monthly meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education at 6:30 p.m. The agenda item calls for an agreement with Wetzel Agency of Ponca City to provide the district’s property and liability insurance and the district’s errors and omissions insurance. The Wetzel Agency has provided the district’s commercial insurance package policy for the past few years. The package includes the general liability insurance, commercial property, crime insurance (including bonds for custodians of activity accounts and certain types of thefts), treasurer and assistant treasurer bonds, certain types of boiler and machinery insurance and “floater” insurance, which covers computers, musical instruments and other types of electronic equipment. Wetzel also provides disaster insurance for high winds or tornadoes for property such as fences, scoreboards or stadium seating. This year’s premium for coverage is $89,507. The Property Committee notes that premiums would be increased if the district added more property. However, the district receives rate reductions by the additions of sprinkler systems in some buildings and advanced fire alarm protection systems. Also on the agenda will be a renewal agreement with American Fidelity Assurance Company for Employee Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. The district has been utilizing the American Fidelity Assurance Company to assist them in administering the Section 125 Benefit Plan for the employees as well as maintaining bookkeeping records. The original agreement was made in 1989 and was modified in 1995 to allow the August 1 date as the effective date to add new employees or to allow employees to modify their plan. Last year, the plan was changed to allow the unreimbursed medical allowance to be increased to $3,600. The agreement is essentially the same, but at the request of employees, a change to allow an additional benefit of a Cancer Indemnity plan is sought. This additional benefit would be a one-time payment to an enrolled employee when initially diagnosed with internal cancer or malignant melanoma. An enrolled employee can choose $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000 one-time payment with relatively low premiums, varying with the age of the applicant. Gear-Up Program Board members will discuss an agreement with the Oklahoma State Regents for participation in the Oklahoma Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Gear Up) State Grant Project. GEAR-UP is a grant that provides scholarship funding, as well as funding for activities that promote college readiness for students. The program also funds statewide awareness of college preparation for students and parents. This year, as a GEAR-UP school district, Ponca City has received an interactive software program for ACT preparation. Other Items Several agreements and renewal agreements are on Monday’s agenda. They include: — Renewal agreement with Gary Bracken, school attorney, for the 2000-2001 school year; — Renewal of membership in the Oklahoma State School Boards Association; — Renewal agreement with Novell, Inc. to provide additional services to the district’s networking system; — Agreement with Employers General Insurance Group, Inc. to provide workers compensation insurance for the district; and — Renewal agreement with Creative Media Services of Ponca City to televise all regular board meetings for the 2000-2001 school year. April, May Dressage Society Spring Show Winners NamedThe winners of the April 22 and May 20 North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society spring shows have been announced. Winners for the April 22 show were Jennifer Dick riding Ben in the Suitability for Dressage class; Mike Colclasure on Clyde was second. Dressage Equitation was won by Lauren Hadley and Festive Spirit; Dick and Ben won second. Hadley won the Equitation/Walk/Trot/Canter Class. Introductory Level Test One Open winner was Colclasure on Clyde. Junior winner was Dick; Hadley placed second. Rainee Junkens won the Open Introductory Level Test Two class and Colclasure won second. Hadley was first in the Junior Division; Dick riding Ben placed second. Training Level Test One Open winner was Junkens. Amateur winner in both Test One and Test Four was Janice Miller, and Junior winner was Hadley who also won the Test Two class. Marvin Ridden by Stacia Wert-Gray chose Third Level Test Two, to win the “Ride your own Test” Class. Results of the May 20 show were Suitability won by Nancy Pulley riding Fobs, Colclasure were second. Emily Schmeidler won Equitation Walk/Trot and the Green as Grass Two Class. Walk/Trot/Canter Class winner was Hadley. Introductory Level Test One Open winner was Colclasure riding, Amateur winner was Nancy, and Junior’s placing were Hadley in first and Schmeidler in second. Colclasure won the Test Two Open Division with Junkens, second. Test Two Junior Division winner was Hadley and Romeo ridden by Schmeidler was second. Training Lever Tests One and Two Juniors winner was Hadley on Festive Spirit. Open Winner riding Training Level Test One was Junkens, while Colclasure placed second, but also won the Test Two Class. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. Today Pioneer Water Garden Society annual water garden tour, maps in place at Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Tee-Kay Pets, and all Triple T locations, more information from Janelle 762-7806. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Lori White, 767-1688 for additional information. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, June Parson, LPN (retired) program on Urostomies, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room. Tuesday Kaw Lake Association 2000 Annual Meeting, NOC Grounds, noon Kaw Lake. Saddlebag Lunch Series Along the Chisholm Trail, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. Tuesday-Thursday EAA B-17 Summer Tour Schedule of Aluminum Overcast, Ponca City Airport, scheduled flight times 8 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., grounded tours available after mission flights are complete. Wednesday High Tea in honor of Queen Victoria’s Birthday, noon, Just Yesterday, 324 South Fourteenth Street, Ponca City. “Hair Ye! Hair Ye!” Luncheon sponsored by Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, cost $8.50, call Jeanette at 765-8427 for reservations and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Thursday Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Wastewater Treatment Plant Dedication, 2 p.m., and Open House, 2:30 p.m., 2800 South River Street, presented by City of Ponca City. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force of Ponca City Alliance for Youth, 6:30 p.m., United Way of Ponca City, 205 North Second Street. Kay County Republican Party, 7 p.m., Program Room of Ponca City Library, election for new county chairman, call Ruslyn Hermanson 765-9868 or Dave White 762-0103 for more information. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. Saturday Making and Playing Drums and Flutes, a Native American Workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue, free and open to the public, sponsored by Standing Bear Native American Foundation, Ponca City Art Center and Oklahoma Arts Council, call 762-1514 for information. June 26 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. June 27 Saddlebag Lunch Series The 101 Ranch Remembered, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. June 29 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. July 1 Christian Motorcycle Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga Restaurant, I-35 and U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa. July 14 Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Ponca City, 8 a.m. shotgun start, Lew Wentz Golf Course. July 15 United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Picnic Brunch, 9:30 a.m., Pioneer Park, Ponca City. July 18 Saddlebag Lunch Series What’s This Horseshoe Worth?, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. July 19 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. July 20 Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. July 22 Electricity! a special kids’ program by Oklahoma City’s Omniplex, two presentations, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, North Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, free tickets available at Pioneer Bank and Trust. July 25 Saddlebag Lunch Series The Rhyming Cowboy, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. First Lutheran Trinity Sunday Services TodayTrinity Sunday will be observed at both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services at First Lutheran Church on June 18. It is by the work of the Holy Spirit that God’s people are truly His children. He continually reveals His glory to His children through His Son Jesus Christ. The services will celebrate the doctrine of the Trinity, one God in three Persons. Special music will be provided by the Celebration Singers. They will sing the hymn “Voices Raised to You.” A special Young Disciples’ message will be presented by the Puppet Players. Pastor Ramsey’s sermon is entitled “Freed by Jesus: To Develop Christian Households.” The fathers in the congregation will be recognized. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. The study for the 6:30 p.m. evening service will concentrate on “faithfulness.” The series has looked at the various aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit. Two questions that will be posed are “Do you give different values to different people?” and “How does your value of others affect your faithfulness toward them?” These plus other questions will serve to analyze various thoughts and behaviors of today. Vacation Bible School is being conducted at Kids Kastle on Tuesday, June 20 and June 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All children ages Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to attend these sessions. Summer Feeding ProgramPonca City Public Schools will offer a Summer Feeding Program for all kids ages one through 18. Breakfast and lunch will be offered at no cost. Places available are The Salvation Army Community Center, 711 South Third. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from noon to 12:45 p.m. Union Elementary will also be open from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. for breakfast and 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. The third place is West Middle School. The cafeteria will be open for breakfast from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Liberty Elementary will offer breakfast from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast Monday — Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Tuesday — Pancakes with sausage and syrup or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon toast with bacon or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Friday — French toast with syrup or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Lunch Monday — Frito chili pie, refried beans, salsa, raisins, cinnamon apples, Oreos or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Tuesday — Macaroni and cheese with fish sticks and hot roll, tossed salad with ranch dressing, green beans, fruit, raisins or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Wednesday — Corn dogs, broccoli with cheese sauce, fruit, raisins, wacky cake or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Thursday — Tacos with lettuce and cheese, fruit, apple slime, salsa, raisins or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Friday — Cheeseburger, lettuce and tomato slice, fruit, french fries, cookies or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Commission Work Session Scheduled Monday AfternoonPonca City commissioners are scheduled to meet Monday, June 19, for a regular work session. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. in the commissioner’s room of the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Commissioners are expected to consider granting permission to the Ponca City Fire/Ambulance Department to enter into the transition phase of obtaining license to deliver advanced life support. Currently the department is only licensed to deliver basic life support. Advanced life support, according to information provided by the fire department, requires the use of complex equipment and steps in treatment including cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, maintenance of intravenous lines and the infusion of appropriate drugs. Basic life support is the prompt treatment without the use of complex mechanical equipment. It must be started as soon as possible after respiratory or cardiac arrest has occurred. Another item on the agenda is the idea of a fiber optic backbone for the city. The item summary reads that several local businesses want to lay their own fiber optic cable in different parts of the city, mainly along Fourteenth Street. These business owners say they are open to work with the city or do something on their own, by laying fiber cable for their own use. The Energy Advisory board is asking for guidance from the commission on whether this is a project to undertake and who should be responsible for it. Commissioners also plan to continue their discussion on code enforcement at the meeting. Good Ol Roy Clark Comes Back to the Poncan TheatreRoy Clark has no pretensions of grandeur. He may be one of the most celebrated performers in the world, but don’t expect him to crow about it. Ol’ Roy is still just ol’ Roy. Roy Clark will perform in the Poncan Theatre in just three weeks. He comes to town for two concerts, at 6:30 and 9:30 on Saturday, July 8. Roy was present at the creation when country music first crossed over to the pop charts. And Roy was the mover and shaker that gave Branson the big kick start to become the live music capitol of the world. And Roy was the guy who starred in the longest-running syndicated television series ever. But don’t look for poses or postures from Ol’ Roy. “The biggest attribute I have is that I’m just ol’ Roy,” he says.” I remind women of their brothers or sons. Men aren’t intimidated by me.” Even before “Hee Haw” became a massive success, Roy Clark recorded several national hits and was on talk shows from Carson to Mike Douglas to Flip Wilson. What does Ol’ Roy say about that? “I was their token bumpkin,” he says. And Roy says “I don’t play or sing so far over their heads they can’t say ‘If I wanted to practice, I could do that.’” Of course, he says that, but how then how many times have you been selected Best Country Guitarist or Picker of the Year? Roy has. In fact, Guitar Magazine called him “best” five straight times. And Playboy Magazine called him “Picker of the Year” four times. And when he had his first big hit in 1963, nobody even knew the word “crossover.” “The Tips of My Fingers” came up huge on the pop charts, but even Roy says “we didn’t call it crossover then but I guess that’s what it was.” He was there when one of the most important movements in pop culture occurred — the merging of culture groups. But Ol’ Roy says “we didn’t aim for that, because if you aim for both sides you miss them both.” No postures for Ol’ Roy, no siree. And then he says something really wise. “We just wanted to be believable.” And there it is, the secret of Roy’s success. Simple, open honesty was the key. Roy is full of good will, and he means it sincerely. That’s why he was named “Humanitarian of the Year” last year in the Nashville Music City News Awards. Roy Clark, a great humanitarian, will bring the music that made him famous into the Poncan Theatre in just three weeks. “Tickets are moving steadily,” says Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan. “We’ve got two shows for Roy, so there are plenty of seats. But an artist of this stature and broad appeal will sell out the Poncan by the time we get to July 8, so fans need to call as soon as they can.” Glass Trucking and The Gift Shoppe with The Emporium are corporate sponsors for the Roy Clark show. To get tickets, patrons should call the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City. The number is 580-765-0943. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Wessel says “if folks would like to call in, we can hold your reservations for a time, and we take Visa or MasterCard.” Father’s Day Perfect Time To Think of Men’s HealthSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center is encouraging men and their families to become more aware of the importance of preventative health behavior in the early detection and treatment of health problems affecting men. A perfect opportunity to start this process is Father’s day. In addition to non-gender specific issues such as heart disease, cholesterol count, blood pressure, etc., awareness of specific men’s health issues such as stroke, colon cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, suicide, alcoholism, and men’s fear of doctors, among others, is encouraged. Men should take as active a role as women do in regularly visiting their physician for basic treatment before symptoms have reached a critical stage. Consider the following men’s health facts: •Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the United States. •An estimated 180,410 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2000. •At least a third of all men with diabetes don’t know they have the disease. •An estimated 31,900 men will die from prostate cancer in 2000. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. •Men represent 84 percent of all AIDS cases in the United States. •American men, 45-64 years old, suffer from an estimated 218,000 heart attacks each year. •Twenty-five percent of men will die within one year of having a heart attack. In addition to regular check-ups with their physicians, men are encouraged to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet. Newkirk Main Street To Host Training EventNEWKIRK — Newkirk Main Street is gearing up for an Oklahoma Main Street training that will be held in Newkirk on July 20. Managers and board members from around the state will gather in town for a special training on Business Improvement District and highway by-passes. Vicki Hilyard with the Oregon Main Street program will be the presenter. Main Street board members have been surveying the downtown for areas that need sprucing up before company comes visiting. Jana Shaver has had the Junior Main Streeters busy washing the statues and washing windows getting ready for the event. In addition to the training, visitors will be treated to a walking tour complete with Newkirk “characters,” a tour of the interiors of many of Newkirk’s historic buildings, and a taste of Newkirk’s treats from Mickael’s Bakery, the Muffin Tin and Rhoads Brothers Fudge. Newkirk Main Street board received a training of their own this past week. Matthew Weaver with the Oklahoma Main Street Program presented a power point program on the roles and functions of board members. Veteran board members, Juhree Vanderpool, felt that Weaver did a great job, and that his presentation showed the “big” picture of Main Street — important for experienced as well as new board members. President Tom Smith gave the new board members Carolyn Kirkendall, Lisa Kubik, and Chris Harris a booklet containing Newkirk Main Street’s by-laws, vision statement, budget, work plans, and roles of board members. ‘Fore the Girls’ Golf Tournament Raised Funds for Local Girl Scout ProgramsThe third annual Girl Scout golf tournament “Fore the Girls” took place recently at Lew Wentz Golf Course. The tournament raised over $3,000 for Girl Scout programs and adult Girl Scout training. Placing first in the championship flight was the team of Bruce Newman, Paul Taylor, Dan Lyhane and Duane Stebens. First in the “A” flight was the team of Kevin Karpe, Steve Boone, Robert Sherer and David Cummings. Second place in the championship flight went to Brad Irons, Steve Kinzie, Terry Burns and Ron Locke. Brad Dickey, Jim Smith, Kelly Murphy and Russ Didlake placed second in the “A” flight. Other fun contests in the tournament included longest drive, won by Suzi Lenhart; closest-to-the-pin contest, won by Steve Boone; and longest putt contest, won by Bruce Newman. A luncheon sponsored by Head Country Bar-B-Q was served to the golfers after the tournament. Many of the golfers were fortunate to win door prizes provided by area merchants. Business donating prizes included Accurate Auto, Amarillo Mesquite Grill, Auto Zone, Bath and Body Works, Blue Moon Cafe, Brace Books and More, Brandt’s Ace Hardware, Cable One, Carla’s Pharmacy, Friedman’s Jewelry, Hero’s Bar and Grill, Honeybee Floral, J.C. Penney’s Salon, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kid’s Kastle, K-Mart, Long John Silver’s, Lowe’s, MegaBurger, Miss Suzi’s Singing School, Monica’s, North Park Cinema, Pamper Me Nail Salon, PC Sports Shack, Pemberton’s Chevrolet Services, Rusty Barrell, Sally’s Beauty Supply, Sight and Sound, Spray’s Jewelry, Summer Snow, Take Ten Auto, Toni’s Westside Drug, Victoria’s Garden and Wal-Mart. Cash sponsors for the event included JRowe Estate and Davis-Moore Auto Group Inc. Hole sponsors included Vic Andrews DDS, Anonymous Donor, Buy for Less, Thomas M. Carter M.D., Clintco, Conoco Inc., Humble Chiropractic Clinic. S.W. Leonard, Miss Suzi’s Singing School, Modern Investment Casting Company, Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, The Renaissance, Shidler Telephone Company, Throop Lawn and Garden, Trout Funeral Home, Unite Supermarkets and Wells Plumbing. The Girl Scout Golf tournament members included Suzi Lenhart, Alice Evens, Donna Hingtgen, Cyndi and Paul Weston and Katie Johnson. Pam Oster and Nora Slaughter registered golfers the day of the tournament. Saddlebag Lunch Series Will Be on ‘The Cowboy’The early morning smell of Cook’s coffee, the gentle mooing of a happy herd of cows, a saddle for a pillow — the life of the cowboy is as mingled with Oklahoma history as that of the pioneers of the oil barons and roughnecks. “The Cowboy,” an important figure in Oklahoma’s past, present and future, will be the theme for this year’s lectures presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust. Dubbed the “Saddlebag Lunch Series,” this fifth annual event will begin Tuesday with a presentation by Whit Edwards from the Oklahoma Historical Society. Edwards will come dressed for the hard work of a cow puncher and will stay in the character of a cowboy on the Chisholm Trail. He will share tall tales and true stores of life as an early cowboy. He is an author, former teacher and current director of education and programs at the Oklahoma Historical Society. Edwards has appeared in 11 television and movie productions and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 1977 DAR Heritage Award, the Son of Confederate Veterans Heritage Award and many tourism awards for his role in developing special events including the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show. The current series of lunch programs will run through the end of July. Future programs will feature a presentation on the 101 Ranch by Jack Keathley and Linda Rennie; a stylized Antique Roadshow by Don Reeves of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and a poetic treatment of life as a cowboy by Oklahoma’s Poet Laureate, Joe Kreger. The first program in the “Saddlebag Lunch Series,” will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests. A special program for children entitled “Electricity!” will be presented by Tim Curry of the Oklahoma City Omniplex on Saturday, July 22 at Hutchins Memorial, Fifth and Overbrook. There will be two shows, one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 12:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available at Pioneer Bank and Trust. Trout Funeral Home To Lead Local Balloon Release As Part of Fund Raising Effort for National MemorialHundreds of red, white and blue balloons will be released over Ponca City later this year as part of a nationwide effort to raise money to build a National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The local release of EPA-approved, biodegradable balloons is being coordinated by Steve and Terry Huston of Trout Funeral Home. The nationwide balloon release will occur on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2000. The Hustons are encouraging community members to participate by releasing the $10 sponsored balloons in the name of a veteran or home front worker. All donations from the balloon release will be sent to the National Memorial. Individuals or organizations interested in making a contribution for a balloon, or working on the balloon release project, should contact Steve or Terry Huston at Trout Funeral Home. Brochures are available at the funeral home, or families may call 765-4411 to request that one be mailed to them. Although over 16 million served in uniform and millions more supported the war effort at home, there is no national memorial to World War II. In 1993 Congress tasked the American Battle Monuments Commission with raising funds for, and constructing a National World War II Memorial. About $75 million of the $100 million required to build the Memorial has already been raised. The National Funeral Directors Association has pledged to raise $5 million of the remaining $25 million needed to construct the memorial. The memorial will feature a “Registry of Remembrances” database that will include the names of any American, veteran or worker on the home front, for whom registration forms have been received. “The nationwide balloon release and registration effort is the centerpiece of the NFDA campaign, according to the Hustons. The NFDA’s ‘Celebration of Freedom’ campaign encourages friends and family members to contribute to the memorial as a way of celebrating their love of a living or deceased veteran, and remember the sacrifices made by all Americans so that we may all enjoy the benefits of freedom,” Steve Houston said. NFDA, the world’s oldest and largest funeral service organization, represents over 13,000 funeral directors, and is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., a western suburb of Milwaukee. DEATHSAnnie Jezek Annie JezekAnnie Jezek, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday morning, June 14, 2000, at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 60. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000 in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Graham officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Annie Jezek was born Nov. 10, 1939, in Monroe, La., the daughter of Starling Foote and Winnifred (Anderson) Edmonson. She attended school in Lawton and Caldwell, Kan. She later received her nurse’s training in Blackwell. In 1969 she married Victor Daniel Jezek in Sherman, Texas. She was employed in hospitals in Ponca City, Dallas, and Denton, Texas, before returning to Ponca City in 1982. She was then employed as a private duty nurse for 15 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and quilting. Survivors are a daughter, Kathleen Jezek of Ponca City; one son, Marion Sierman of Arkansas City, Kan.; her mother, Winnifred Bradford of Ponca City; two sisters, Norma Branson of Afton and Connie Short of Ponca City; two brothers, Forrest Anderson of Scottsdale and Darrell Winters of Ponca City and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, father and two brothers, Joe Jezek and Landon Jezek. Alvin JacksonAlvin Jackson, longtime resident of the Red Rock area, died Thursday, June 15, 2000 in Ponca City. He was 74 years old. The funeral service will be Monday, June 19, 2000 at noon in the Otoe-Missouria Cultural Center with burial to follow in the Otoe-Missouria Cemetery in Red Rock. Alvin Jackson was born June 25, 1925 in Pawnee, Okla., the son of Henry and Rose (DeRoin) Jackson. He was a retired baker, having worked in retail bakeries in Chicago, Ill., Wichita, Kan., Yale and Stillwater, Okla. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church at Topeka, Kan. Surviving are a brother, Henry L. Jackson of Missouri City, Texas; one niece, Linda Rose Red Elk of Lawton; two nephews, George E. Red Elk and Dennis Red Elk, both of Lawton and a number of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Opal Jackson and Helen Jackson Red Elk, and a brother, Wendell Jackson. Florence Williamson BishopARKANSAS CITY — Florence Williamson Bishop, former resident of Ponca City and Arkansas City, died this past week in Bremerton, Wash. where she had been residing for a number of years. She was 94. Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. in the Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City. Mrs. Bishop was a long time resident of Arkansas City. She and Harold W. Bishop were married at Kingman, Kan. on Jan. 14, 1932. They moved to Arkansas City in 1941 from Pratt, Kan. Following the death of her husband in 1974, she came to Ponca City to reside and be near her son, Bill Bishop, a pressman and later cameraman for the Ponca City News. Bill preceded her in death in February 1994. She is survived by her niece, Anne Willis, a grandson, Jim Bishop, and two great-grandchildren, Jamie Bishop and Connor Bishop. Lillie Alice DavisPOND CREEK — Lillie Alice Davis, a former resident of Ponca City, died Friday, June 16, 2000 in St. Mary’s Mercy Hospital in Enid. She was 97. The funeral service will be Monday at 10:30 a.m., in the First Baptist Church of Pond Creek, with the Rev. Brett McKee and the Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Pond Creek Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Pond Creek. Lillie Alice Davis was born Dec. 18, 1902, on a farm west of Jefferson, Okla., the daughter of Otto Oscar and Mary Elizabeth Snyder Davis. She had polio at the age of two and learned to walk when she was four years old. She attended Riverdale grade school near Jefferson, and later Jefferson High School. The family moved to a farm southeast of Pond Creek where she graduated from high school in 1921, and later attended Phillips University for one year. She taught in rural Grant County schools for 26 years, later moving to Ponca City where she worked at OK Wreath Co., and later became part owner. She returned to Pond Creek after retirement, and moved to Medford Nursing Home in 1989. She was a current member of First Baptist Church in Medford, and formerly of the First Baptist Church of Pond Creek. She was preceded in death by nine brothers: Otto, Paul, Albert, Clarence, Ray, Roy, Hallie, Arch, and Dick, and one sister, Cora Lora. She is survived by two sisters, Millie Collins of Oxford, Kan. and Goldie Jenkins of Harleysville, Pa. Several nephews and nieces also survive. Memorials may be made through the funeral home, P.O. Box 478, Pond Creek, OK 73766 to the First Baptist Church in Medford, or to the Medford Nursing Center. Betty Rozella BrownBLACKWELL — Betty Rozella Brown of Blackwell died early Friday morning, June 16, 2000 at the Blackwell Nursing Home in Blackwell, Okla. She was 77. The funeral service will be Monday, June 19, 2000 at 10 a.m. in the Roberts Funeral Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Tom Ramsey of the Ponca City First Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Braman Cemetery, Braman, Okla. under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell. Casket bearers will be Ryan Brown, Aaron Brown, Raymond Spiva, Clint Holman, Ronnie Boesch and Rex Mayer. Betty Rozella Brown was born June 1, 1923 in Braman, Okla., the daughter of Orval and Nettie (Baumgardner) Hayes. She grew up in the Braman area attending schools there and graduating from Braman High School in 1942. She and Harold Brown were married Dec. 18, 1943 in Wichita, Kan. and settled in Blackwell. Her husband preceded her in death March 2, 1980 and she remained in Blackwell. She entered the Blackwell Nursing Home in 1994. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell. Surviving her are two sons, Ron Brown and Don Brown, both of Blackwell; three sisters, Hester Holt of Braman, Margaret Ross of Ponca City and Myrtle Spiva of Blackwell; also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Helen McCleary and Clara Tickel, also a grandson, Adam Kyle Brown. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Brown’s memory to the Blackwell Youth Center in care of Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon in Blackwell, OK 74631. William BallWilliam “Bill” Ball, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Wednesday morning, June 14, 2000 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca Cty. He was 54. Funeral service was held Saturday, June 17, 2000 at 1 p.m. at the Osage Baptist Church in Ponca City with the Rev. Leon Grider officiating. Burial was in the White Cemetery in Hunter under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. William “Bill” Ball was born Sept. 18, 1945 in Colcord, Okla., the son of Britton Henry and Grace (Benham) Ball. He received his education in Blackwell, Peckham and Braman. Bill married Edna Reaves on April 13, 1973 in Hunter. He was a heavy equipment operator and for the past seven years worked for Northern Oklahoma Disposal. He is survived by his wife, Edna of the home; two sons, William Lee and Travis Wayne, both of the home; three brothers, Sonny Ball of Newkirk; Jack Ball of Ponca City and Jess Ball of Hunter; seven sisters, Alice Mitchell of Enid, Betty Porter of Florida, June Alumbaugh of Rowlett, Texas, Mary Cisneros of Tyler, Texas, Sharon Boyer of Hunter, Eva Robinson of Enid and Shirley Grow of Coplay, Pa. and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. His parents preceded him in death. Memorials may be made in Mr. Ball’s memory to Osage Heights Baptist Church, 3859 Tapp Road, Ponca City, OK 74604. The Ponca City News apologizes for this notice being printed late as a result of it not being found on the computer until later Friday afternoon. ObituariesMarie Blackwell SmithMarie Blackwell Smith, long-time resident of Ponca City, passed away Tuesday evening, June 13, 2000, at the Ponca Nursing Home. She was 94 years of age. Private graveside services were held Friday, June 16, 2000, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Marie Blackwell was born January 1, 1906, at Mitchell, Ind., the daughter of John A. Blackwell and Minnie (Turner) Blackwell. She moved with her family to Oklahoma in 1913. She received her early education in the Pleasant Valley schools. She was married to Frank L. Smith on October 24, 1929, at Pawhuska, with the couple making their first home at Healdton, Okla. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1947. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Her enjoyments included oil and china painting. She is survived by two grandchildren, Gary Gee, Kansas City, Mo. and Penny G. Williams, Colorado Springs, Colo.: one great-grandchild, Jordan Luke Williams, Colorado Springs; her son-in-law, Jim Gee, Chattanooga, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Sue Von Gee; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Gee; several brothers and sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Central, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFS-- IAAP Meeting — The Ponca City Chapter of IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) will meet Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Western Sizzlin’. Visitors are welcome. For questions contact Melinda Dexter are 767-2486 during the day. Central Air From Sears/Kenmore. Be comfortable! Lower summer energy bill. 1-877-266-1550. adv. German Luncheon — A German Excursion Luncheon will be held at the Lost Legend Restaurant, 3113 East U.S. 60, today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $7 per person. The menu will feature beef strudel, mashed potatoes and green salad or spaghetti with meat sauce and green salad. Both will be served with cake and beverages. Benefits will go to the Ponca City German Excursion for high school students attending the Expo 2000. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Burglary — A man from the 1500 block of East Prospect Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:06 a.m. Friday that someone had burglarized his vehicle during the night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Needed 26 PEOPLE, to lose up to 30 pounds by August 1st, brand new! Just patented! I lost 23 pounds in one month! 888-752-2308. www.enewyou.com/y2k. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 900 block of East Grand Avenue at 9:10 a.m. Friday that an 18-year-old man was being held for illegal entry. The subject was one of two that had been found in an empty apartment by the manager, and the other had taken off and was not found. Concealed Handgun class, June 24, 8:00 am, great Father’s Day gift. More information call Dianne or Grady Rickman, 765-6589. adv. Burglary — A man from the 2200 block of Joe Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:06 a.m. Friday that some items had been taken from his pickup. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. New Sandi Gore Evans figurines now arriving! Carla’s Hallmark, 4th and Grand, Downtown. adv. 123 Acres grassland, beautiful view, adjacent to Kaw Lake in Kay County. $525 per acre by owner, (580)762-3046. adv. Accident — A three-vehicle accident in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:49 a.m. Friday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. 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. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and West Hartford Avenue at 1:47 p.m. Friday that a 39-year-old man was being held for two Kay County warrants. Oklahoma blueberries and blackberries are ready now, to order call 765-1956. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 2:47 p.m. Friday that an 18-year-old woman was being held on a failure to pay city warrant. Crablegs, Jumbo shrimp, catfish, come and see us at the Windjammer, Kaw Lake Marina. 765-0696. Thursday-Sunday. adv. Items Missing — A man from the 600 block of West Broadway Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:04 p.m. Friday that a tag and decal had been stolen. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Suspicious Activity — A second report of subjects in a red vehicle throwing fireworks in the 100 block of Woodbury was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:44 p.m. Friday. All officers of the area were notified. 556 Acres grassland, beautiful view, adjacent to Kaw Lake in Kay County. $485 per acre by owner, (580)762-3046. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 3:56 p.m. Friday that a 35-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to obey. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Harassment Times Two — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of South Ninth Street at 4:37 p.m. Friday that two reports were taken concerning harassment. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Theft — A person from the 400 block of South Franklin Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:20 p.m. Friday that a bicycle had been stolen from the residence. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Harassment — A woman from the 2000 block of Joe Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:45 p.m. Friday that she had been the victim of telephone harassment. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A Trooper with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol requested an ambulance for a victim with a minor head injury following an accident one mile west of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11 at 5:15 p.m. Friday. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene and took the victim to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a call at 5:41 p.m. Friday that a disturbance was going on in the 300 block of North Sixth Street. Two officers were assigned and a 22-year-old man was held for domestic assault, resisting arrest and destruction of city property. An officer reported that a window had been broke on a police unit. A report was taken. Subject Held — A woman from the 200 block of North Oak Street reported to the Communications Center at 9:27 p.m. Friday that a disturbance was occurring. An officer was assigned and a 30-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Clarke Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:15 p.m. Friday. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of South Elm Street at 11:53 p.m. Friday that a 48-year-old man was being held for DUI and driving left of center. A wrecker service towed a vehicle from the scene. Suspicious Activity — A woman from the 600 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:01 a.m. Saturday that a juvenile on a bicycle was going through vehicles in a parking lot. An officer was assigned and took into custody a juvenile boy, who was released to a parent. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of C Street and Whitlock at 2:37 a.m. Saturday that a 28-year-old man was being held for DUI. -- LIFESTYLESBaby Part of Atmosphere at Jeweler’s Baby Part of Atmosphere at Jeweler’sBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer “Dada,” “Momma,” and “No,” comprises the vocabulary of the heir to the Buller family jewelry dynasty. Nine-month-old Maranda Buller has been coming to work with her proud father Troy, and doting grandfather Carter, at Spray’s Jewelry and Gifts for several months. “Being dad is a lot of work,” says Troy. “I was afraid we might have some resistance down here from the customers, but about every day we have someone come in and make comments about how good it is that we are a family owned store and we take care of each other.” Troy said, “When she is not here we get comments on the empty crib we have back here. People ask where she is.” Along with the crib Maranda has a stash of toys just in case she gets tired of being toted around by the men folk or being admired by the clients. Maranda, who has the crawl of the shop, is tenderly cared for at the business for a couple of hours each business morning by not only her father and grandfather, but uncle Brent as well. Her mother Angela works part time from 6 to 10 a.m. at Sykes and picks her up when she gets off. Asked if this was all right with Maranda’s grandfather (Troy’s father) the younger Buller said, “Grampa approved it, and without him, we couldn’t be doing it.” As a son, Troy told what his dad Carter means to him, “He means a lot to me. I went to school these past two semesters and I would take Maranda over there about six in the morning because I had class at 7:30 a.m., and he would take care of her and then bring her down here (the shop) and we’d meet back here at about 8 o’clock.” One of three brothers, Troy said his father has “always been there for us.” “Of course working with him is a whole different deal. He has always done a lot for us.” In years past Carter and the sons have worked together restoring Mustangs for the Main Street Authority give-away. Grandma June Buller also takes care of the one and only grandbaby. The other grandparents are Ernest and Bonite Sharp, formerly of Medford, now of Preston, Okla. Maranda on the Move The tiny blue-eyed beauty used to take a nap when she first started coming to the business with the guys, but her father says, “We have to keep an eye on her now. She’s into things now.” Maranda isn’t walking yet, but will be soon from all indications of trying to pull herself up on the furniture. On this day the almost toddling youngster was dolled up in a blue and white checked sunsuit with pink flowers, tiny white sandals and a white headband. She doesn’t have much hair now, but then her mother was lacking in the head cover department until she was about two years-old. Chances are when Maranda does grow hair it will be plentiful like mom’s. Maranda’s two-tooth smile brings pleasure to the customers. There hasn’t been any complaints from the customers, and some of the downtown regulars, such as attorney Ken Holmes and Sam Leonard, prominent citizen, stop in often just to get a glimpse of the downtown jewelry princess. About having the tyke in the shop, Carter said, “It makes it real nice. It gives me more time with her and I get to see a lot of firsts. I see a lot of the things she learns as she is growing up. She started her crawling in here and now she is trying to walk. It’s been a pleasant experience. We’ve had no ill effect and it is nice to have her with family rather than in day care.” Carter had been associated with the store for 30 years as jeweler, watchmaker and manager, before buying the shop in 1994. His two sons joined him in the business and are award-winning jewelry designers. Another son, Shawn, resides in Stillwater. For Troy and Maranda, the “take your daughter to work” is not a one time thing, but an every day occurrence. Singles Network Will MeetThe Singles Network, organized in 1982, has announced a calendar of events planned this month. Adults of any age who are divorced, widowed, or never married, are invited to participate and meet other singles. Activity schedule for June 18-24 includes a dance June 19, 7 p.m., at the American legion; shopping in Edmond, June 20, 9 a.m., call Betty, 762-9776; and a card party at Phil’s June 22, 7 p.m., bring snacks to share. Wheatheart Nutrition MenuFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Monday, June 19: Southern barbecue meatloaf; scalloped potatoes; coleslaw; whole wheat roll with margarine; cinnamon apples. Tuesday, June 20: Chicken and noodles; tossed salad with dressing; pickled beets; crackers with margarine; peach crisp. Wednesday, June 21: Oven baked chicken; dressing with gravy; orange juice; California mixed vegetables; biscuit with margarine; frosted cherry dessert. Thursday, June 22: Chili dogs with cheese; Ranch Style beans; cucumber/onion salad; bun with margarine; ice cream Friday, June 23: Chicken fried steak; mashed potatoes with gravy; carrot pineapple gelatin; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit in season. Couple Celebrates 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. Gene Thomas, 3821 Placid Lane, Lake Charles, La., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24, and will renew their vows at a reception and dinner at the Lake Charles Country Club. The event will be hosted by their children and grandchildren: the Rev. Ken and Mrs. Sharon Hunt, Ryan Scott and Heather Rae; and Robert and Angela Thomas, Haley Rose and Grace Maryanne. The event will conclude with a release of golden butterflies as the couple leaves for a trip to Hawaii. Gene Thomas of Henryetta, and Mary Ellen West of Allen, were married in Ada on July 12, 1950, and made their first home in Ada. They moved to Ponca City in April 1952 when Thomas was employed by Continental Oil Company. During his career with Conoco, the Thomas family lived in Lyons, Kan., Salt Lake City, Utah, and twice in Houston, Texas; but the majority of their time was in Ponca City. Mr. Thomas started in Accounting, moved to Pipe Line, then to the Treasury Department, where he served as Assistant Treasurer. He retired as Vice President and Regional Coordinator for Conoco in Oklahoma in 1991 , with nearly 40 years service. They resided for 25 years at 1601 Pioneer Road. Active in community affairs, Mr. Thomas served for several years on the board of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Together with Dee Sims and Ellis Elliott, he helped to organize the Opportunity Center for Retarded Children Foundation, and served as chairman for over 20 years. He was a member of the Ponca City Rotary Club, and during his tenure as president he was instrumental in organizing the Pioneer Rotary Club. He was active in the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and served as vice chairman of the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Thomas was a Real Estate Broker. She served on the Oklahoma State Nursing Board, appointed by Governor Bellmon. She was a member of the Ponca City Rotary Anns and the Ponca City Women’s Club. She helped organize Women’s Aglow in Ponca City and served as the first president. She also served as chairman for Christmas angel lighting program for their sub-division. The couple was active in First Assembly of God, where both served as Sunday School teachers, and he served as a deacon and chairman of the Missions Committee. Following retirement, they served as Senior Adult pastors. They moved to Lake Charles in 1997, where they are enjoying being closer to children and grandchildren. They are active in Glad Tidings Assembly of God where he serves as Missions Director. Lookin With Lou By Louise AbercrombieColumnist Goes Bananas How far would you go to save a couple of black bananas? Well, I went the limit. These two over-ripe tropical fruit canoes cost me about ten bucks for a loaf of banana-nut bread. Tightly sealed in a plastic bag in the frige, these guys stared at me — pleading not to meet their fate in the garbage disposal, but to go down with more dignity — being devoured by humans. At least that would be close to being used for monkey food anyway. So, I answered the call. First of all, when I reached for the old family recipe book to find the banana bread directions, it fell out of the cabinet onto my head. I should have known then what lay ahead. Next, I mixed the sugar and shortening in a bowl and was ready to add the eggs. But not an egg one was in the offering (now I know how gram ma felt when she was in the mood to bake and the hens on the farm weren’t in the laying mode). With the oven already on preheat, I left the kitchen, jumped in the car and raced to the grocery store to get eggs. This amounted to about a dollar’s worth of gas at the current price. In the check-out line I remembered I’d used the last of the shortening. Eggs and shortening tallied $2.50. Since I got some quarters back in my change and the car was in need of washing, I decided to do a quick shampoo job on it: cost $2. Meanwhile, the oven was ticking away burning up those kilo watts. I’d been gone about 30 minutes. The bananas met their fate by being squashed and run through the colander. Baking time for the bread required 75 minutes, which was added to the 45 minutes preheating time. The electric meter just kept going around and around. To bad it can’t be put on “pause.” Never mind that I dropped a cup to my dinnerware that I’d been using as a measuring tool. The handle broke off — cost $4 bucks — replacement impossible. Now before you think I’m bananas for going in the kitchen in the first place — let me say you’re not the only one. One day my spouse came home and the lights were on in the kitchen. He hollered my name loudly several times. When I answered from the rear of the house he said, "Oh good, the lights were on in the kitchen and I thought maybe you’d been cooking, had an accident, and went to the hospital.” My favorite excuse for not cooking is of course “I don’t cook because I get hurt.” But meanwhile, back at the bananas. This tropical fruit has always had a special meaning for me. When I was small, and we lived on the farm, bananas were a great treat. And so was Jello. When mom would make dessert she would cut off the ends and let me have the special tidbit for a snack. P.S. The banana-nut bread was delicious. My Lifestyles editor tells me if I had frozen the discolored bananas they would have thawed out and been just right for the bread. This poses a freezer labeling problem — “Black Bananas,” or “Overripe Fruit.” Chances are if I leave the label blank those dark fruit droops could be misidentified as “Road Kill.” Diana Bozalis Marries William W. Rodgers IIIDiana Bozalis became the bride of William Woodson Rodgers III in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony June 17, 2000, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City. The double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Dr. Michael Anderson. Parents of the couple are Dr. and Mrs. John Russell Bozalis and Mr. and Mrs. William Woodson Rodgers, all of Oklahoma City. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ruth Bozalis Warren of Oklahoma City, the late Dr. George S. Bozalis, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sabo. Rodgers is the grandson of former residents of Blackwell, the late Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Rodgers, and the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Grayson Ray. Luke Back was the reader, and guest book attendant was Lisa Bozalis. Megan Inbody, niece of the bridegroom, was the flowergirl, and ringbearers were Jay Bozalis and Brice Inbody, nephews of the bride and bridegroom. Mary Ritchie was the Maid of Honor, and bridesmaids were Kate Hodapp, Elizabeth Guice, Laurie Zapaloc, and Lael Smith. Bridesmatrons were Mrs. Amanda Hill and Mrs. Jeree Lukehart. Travis Hammer served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Jeff Brown, Pete Guilfu, Brent Choquette, Will Power, Brooke Collier, and Randy Donnelly. Guests were seated by Mark and Matt Rodgers, cousins of the bridegroom. The reception was held at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Following a wedding trip to San Lucia, Virgin Islands, the couple will reside in New York City. The bride is a medical writer for publication manuscript with Merck and Co., Inc. The bridegroom is an equity research analyst with UBS Warburg. Ponca City Christian Women’s Club Sponsoring LuncheonAll area women are invited to come to the “Hair Ye! Hair Ye!” luncheon on June 21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club. You can enjoy it all for $8.50. Calling Jeanette at 765-8427 may make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend. “Hair’s the Latest” Special Feature will be Kathy Landis from Newkirk. A beautician for 13 years, she will give tips on summer hair care and cool hairdos. Born in Arkansas City, Kan., she graduated from Newkirk High School and Beauty School. Kathy and her husband, Fred, who is the K-9 Officer with his partner Rocky with the Ponca City Police Department, have two children, Courtney and Allen. Her hobbies and interests include riding horses, playing sports, collecting figurines of horses, and an extensive angel collection, “Hair’s Looking at You” music will be presented by Kati and Ann Salmons, a mother-daughter duo. Ann grew up in Charleston, W.V., where she studied music at West Virginia University. She also studied at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. Currently, she is the organist at First Presbyterian where she directs the Adult, Youth, and Children’s Handbells, the Children’s Choir, and is a Youth Advisor. Other interests include volunteering with the Ponca City Children’s Chorale as an assistant director, crafts, and having fun with her family. Ann and her husband, Bill, moved to Ponca City in 1991 and have two daughters, Kati and Jacque. Born in Charleston, W. V., Kati is a 1999 Po-Hi graduate and is currently majoring in Flute Performance at OSU. During high school she won various awards and contests, was a Marching Band Drum Major for two seasons, and was three-year All State participant in Flute, Piccolo and Voice. Her interests are music, sunflowers, good quotes and being around friends. Featured speaker, Estelle Fite of Ardmore, is humorous and heartwarming. Her talk “Hair-Raising, Experiences” is advertised as being able “to entertain and inspire.” ‘New Beginning’ Program Subject for Local Kiwanis“To remove barriers that stand in the way of students achieving success in their training program and in employment is the mission of the New Beginning program at Pioneer Technology Center,” said Angie Bradley and Sallie Niemann, program directors. Angie Bradley explained that the 1996 Welfare Reform Act put some teeth in encouraging those on welfare to do some training to help themselves get off welfare. All the states were required to set limits on how long welfare could apply in a person’s life. In Oklahoma, five years is the lifetime time limit set. This time limit created an urgency to equip people on welfare with employable skills. The act also reduced the case load from 350 in 1994 to a current 35 cases. For clients receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), the cash payment program, the county Department of Human Services (DHS) requires three things to meet the new guidelines. They require acknowledgement of the time limit, a child in the home, and participating in a work activity for a minimum of 30 hours a week. The New Beginning program meets for six hours a day for five days a week and qualifies as a “work activity.” DHS workers refer clients to the New Beginning program. “We like to take a holistic approach to the person in the New Beginning program,” said Bradley. “Providing employment training is the big part, but we also do a lot of skills training in money management, domestic violence, substance abuse, anger management, and parenting. Helping students learn to make better choices than they have in the past is high on our list in importance. Our goal is to work together to make a difference in these lives,” continued Ms. Bradley. Sallie Niemann distributed a brochure and explained the flow for students being referred by the DHS. “First, after referral, we assess the student’s current academic, training, learning style, and interest level. Then, from this assessment, a determination of the student’s needs, supportive services, and vocational career plan can be developed,” explained Ms. Niemann. She said that the goal is to serve 50-60 students a year. In closing, Ms. Niemann read a poem from the back of the brochure. She read, “Each day is a new beginning…, another chance to learn more about ourselves, to care more about others, to laugh more than we did, to accomplish more than we thought we could, to be more than we were before!” Chuck Rager conducted the meeting and called upon Don Long to lead the prayer. Jody Sanford led the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the singing of “My Country Tis of Thee.” Ray Shaffer was the secret Kiwanian, and Agnes Hatlelid was the lucky handshake. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis each Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., at Pizza Hut. TOPS Chapter 308 Holds MeetingTOPS OK Chapter 308 met Monday evening with Wanda Headrick in charge of the meeting. Ann McCool gave the devotional, “Give Me.” Elaine Hoober led the KOPS Kreed, and Delpha Clemens called the roll. Betty Flower gave the weight report. Elaine Hoober was named the best loser, and Robinelle Oldham was the Angel for the month of May. Diane Smith’s name was drawn for the Ha Ha pot, and candy was listed as the forbidden food for the week. Robinelle Oldham gave the program, telling about her hobby of making bears. She displayed a variety of themed bears such as patriotic, Valentine, OU, and OSU. Fern Black gave the tip for the week, saying “there is no food that should not be eaten: use moderation because calories do count.” Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is 6-6:45 p.m. Monday. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844. Pick Up PhotosSeveral photographs used in the Lifestyles pages the past three years for engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays are available for pick up at the Lifestyles desk in the newsroom. Those persons who made arrangements to pick up pictures after they were used in the newspaper need to retrieve the photos soon. Numerous pictures have been mailed, but several do not have mailing addresses. The News realizes how valuable such photos are to families and the pictures will not be thrown away; however, storage space is limited. Jenny Hardin Becomes Bride of Jared D. BainJenny G. Hardin and Jared D. Bain were united in marriage June 3, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Sunset Baptist Church. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Monty Wright, Minister of Administration and Music at Sunset. Music for the ceremony consisted of various wedding songs, including “Standing Right Next to Me” performed by Karla Bonoff during the unity candle lighting with the Bridal Chorus from “Lohengrin” by Richard Wagner and the Wedding March from a “Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Mendelssohn played by Nila Larkins on the piano. The bride is the daughter of Don and Linda Hardin of Webster, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Tom and Nila Larkins of Ponca City; Orville and Sue Bright of Longview, Texas, and the late Louvona Hardin. The bridegroom is the son of Gary and Terri Weatherly of Marland and Frank and Pam Bain of Newkirk. He is the grandson of Bob and Doris Weatherly of Marland, J.B. and Coleen Bain of Wister, and the late Thelma Louise Pappan Newell. Given in marriage by her parents, and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a sleeveless satin gown with a scoop neckline and full skirt. It was accented with Alencon lace, pearls and sequins and featured a low-cut square back with a bow and semi-cathedral length train. Her flower and pearl headpiece encircled her hair in curls and the fingertip-length veil cascaded in the back. She carried a bouquet of deep purple and white roses highlighted with lilac narcissus, lily of the valley, and ivy. She followed the traditions of something old, new, borrowed and blue, as well as the sixpence in her shoe. Serving as Matron of Honor was Jackie Benton of Stillwater. She wore a lilac satin gown with off-the-shoulder straps, a fitted bodice and full skirt, and carried an arrangement of deep purple and white roses laced with white ribbon. Bridesmaids were Amanda Dickson, Jackie Dyer, and Skye Howery, all of Ponca City. The flower girl was Charissa Ruby of Katy, Texas. The bridesmaids and flower girl were attired identically to the Matron of Honor. The bridegroom wore a traditional, formal black tuxedo with a white vest and tie. Best Man, Shane Hand of Bartlesville, wore a black tuxedo with a purple vest. Groomsmen were Kory Benton of Stillwater, Jesse Bain of Newkirk, and Clayton Weatherly of Marland. The ringbearer was Brayden Bright of Eureka Springs, Ark. They were attired like the Best Man. The candlelighters were Morgan Weatherly of Marland and Evan Chambers of Ponca City. Ushers were Robert Hardin of Houston, Texas, and John and Elliott Jackson of Odessa, Texas. The guest book attendant was Chrissy Hardin of Houston, Texas. A reception and dance followed at Grand Central Station. Sammy Carrillo of Tulsa was the DJ. A three-tiered wedding cake featured floral arrangements and a staircase adorned with flowers and wedding bells. The center section highlighted the bride and groom figurine. Reception coordinators were Mary Reeder and Joan Wright, both of Ponca City. Those serving were Kasey Werner of Helena, Christina Hand of Bartlesville, Aaron Wright, Dusty Howery, and Melissa Reeder, all of Ponca City, and Vanessa Ruby of Katy, Texas. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents, Gary and Terri Weatherly, hosted a rehearsal “day and dinner” at the home of Jan Furber. The couple resides in Ponca City and attends Oklahoma State University full-time. Meals on WheelsMenu Announced 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, June 19: Shepherd’s pie; seasoned asparagus; cornbread or dinner roll; cottage garden salad; lemon pudding. Tuesday, June 20: Baked Rosemary chicken; bread dressing; green beans; pickled beets; sliced peaches. Wednesday, June 21: Salisbury steak with brown gravy; potato casserole; country blend vegetables; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate cake. Thursday, June 22: Herbed pork loin; mashed potatoes with gravy; candied carrots; pea salad; apple crisp. Friday, June 23: Pepper steak; steamed rice; herbed green beans; macaroni salad’ watermelon cubes. Stuards Will Mark 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. Don Stuard, 1412 Donald, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary June 25. The Ponca City Cultural Center will be the setting Saturday, June 24 for a 2-4 p.m. reception in their honor. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the event. Serving as hosts will be their daughters, Carolyn Stuard of Ponca City, and Dianna Bjornsson of Tulsa. The couple’s grandchildren are Michelle Campbell Smith and Travis Campbell, both of Tulsa. Their great-grandson is Tyler Smith of Tulsa. Don Stuard and the former Etta Mae Sanders were married June 25, 1950, at the Liberty Baptist Church with the now deceased Rev. Sherwood Glazner officiating. Mr. Stuard worked 44 years with the Department of Transportation in Kay County, retiring as supervisor in 1990. Mrs. Stuard was employed 15 years at Mid-West Creamery, which later became Farm Fresh. She retired in 1995 from Mertz after 25 years. For many years the couple enjoyed square dancing. They are members of Pioneer Christian Church, and enjoy spending time at their summer home near Table Rock Lake, Golden, Mo. Anniversary Plans AnnouncedLawrence R. (Rudy) and Clarice Henderson of Arkansas City, Kan., will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 24 at the First Baptist Church of Arkansas City, 220 East Central, from 2 until 4 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend. The event will be hosted by their children, Larry and Rhonda Henderson, and Artie Henderson, and their grandchildren, Heather and Kim Contrera, and Beth and Callie Henderson. Lawrence Henderson and Clarice Heckendorn were married on July 1, 1950, in Arkansas. Mrs. Henderson is a former letter carrier in Ponca City. State Rainmaker Award Nominations RequestedNominations are being accepted by the Oklahoma Breast Cancer Project for its Rainmaker 2000 award, which will recognize the recipient for his or her outstanding contribution as a volunteer in the fight against breast cancer. Nominees from throughout the state are encouraged. Anyone wishing to make a recommendation is invited to send the name, address and phone number of the nominee, along with a brief explanation of the nominee’s qualifications, to the Oklahoma Breast Cancer Project in care of Ann Bohanon, 814 NW 16, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Deadline for entries is July 15. The Oklahoma Breast Cancer Project is an all-volunteer statewide organization dedicated to the development and support of Oklahoma-based research projects to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer by promoting and strengthening in-state education and research. An average of 2000 Oklahoma women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. Some of these women are at high risk due to medical and genetic histories, but others are among the one in eight women who develop the disease despite having no identified risk factors. The Oklahoma Breast Cancer Project is in the beginning stages of establishing a benign breast tissue “bank” with registry. This unique resource will be used by researchers to discover how to predict the disease and prevent it from developing. Last fall, the organization awarded its inaugural Rainmaker Award to former State Rep. Freddye Williams. Williams, who lost a daughter-in-law to breast cancer in addition to having had the disease herself, fought an uphill battle in the Legislature to mandate insurance coverage for mammograms. Her successful struggle included obtaining enough votes to override a gubernatorial veto. The Rainmaker 2000 award will be presented on Sept. 7 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Several dozen volunteers have already begun planning for the event. Honorary co-chairs are KWTV9 weatherman Gary England and his wife, Mary, whose recent bout with breast cancer has been made public by the couple to raise awareness. The September event will also feature a book-signing by surgeon Alan B. Hollingsworth, MD, who will autograph copies of “The Truth About Breast Cancer Risk Assessment.” A portion of the proceeds from all sales will go to the breast cancer project. For additional information about the Sept. 7 Rainmaker event or to volunteer, please call Mary Streich at 405-843-9500 or Patricia Browne at 405-751-1822. Engagement Is AnnouncedAnnouncement has been made of the engagement of Krystal Bird to Johnie Wayne Hampton II, by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bird of Tulsa. Hampton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hampton of Jonesboro, Ark. Their wedding will be July 4 at 5 p.m. at the Church on the Move in Tulsa. Miss Bird is the granddaughter of Dick and Kay Bird of Ponca City and Mr. and Mrs. Roy McNatt of Lawton. Hampton is the grandson of Mrs. Anna Mae Hampton of Newport, Ark., the late John Hampton, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jimeson. The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., earning a bachelor of science degree in human development. She is a teacher at the Lincoln Christian School in Tulsa. The prospective bridegroom is a 1991 graduate of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in graphic design. He is employed as the Creative Director for Impact Productions in Tulsa. Couple To Marry TodayThe Mimosa Inn in Tryon, N.C. will be the setting for the June 18 wedding of Tara Long and Keith Levasseur. Parents of the couple are John and Carla Lines of Ponca City and Merle and Barbara Long of Barnsdall, Edward Levasseur of Oxford, Mass. and Marie Levasseur of Worcester, Mass. Miss Long is attending Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., and is a corporal with the United States Marine Corps. Levasseur, a USMC sergeant, is with a Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Mediterranean Sea. Event To Honor LockwoodsThe children of Donald and Sandra Lockwood of rural Newkirk, are hosting a 50th wedding anniversary reception for the couple on Sunday, June 25. The “come and go” event will be 2-4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend. The couple requests that there be no gifts, but cards would be appreciated. The Lockwoods were married June 25, 1950, in the flower garden at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cline. The Lockwoods made their first home in Ringstead, Iowa, where he was employed by the Tillotson Construction Company. He was later employed by the Santa Fe Railroad, where he worked until taking early retirement. Mrs. Lockwood was a homemaker, reared 10 children, and was involved in their activities. The couple currently resides west of Newkirk where they raise sheep, goats and several varieties of fowl. They are active in the Methodist and First Christian Churches, help with Meals on Wheels, and are members of the retired Senior Volunteer Program in Ponca City. They also sing with the Twilighters Choir in Arkansas City, Kan. Their children and spouses are: John and Debbie Lockwood of Arkansas City, Kan., James and Vickie Lockwood, David and Janet Lockwood, Larry and Linnae Colson, all of Newkirk, Mike and Marcy Hynd of Edmond, Paul and Jana Lambring of Blackwell, Mel and Montra Powell, Randy and Donetta Meyer, Kenny and Marita Lay, all of Ponca City, and Lance and Amy Lockwood of Hennessey. Aimee Poirier EngagedMr. and Mrs. Fred Poirier of Plano, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Aimee, to Rowdy J. Bush, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bush, 1215 West Highland. An Aug. 5 wedding at the First Christian Church is planned. Miss Poirier graduated from Regina High School in Euclid, Ohio, in 1994, and has attended John Carroll University. She is an administrative assistant with The Macerich Company at Valley View Center in Dallas, Texas. Bush, a 1991 graduate of Ponca City High School, graduated from Northern Oklahoma College in 1993. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in education and Oklahoma teacher certification from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1996. He graduated from the Art Institute in Dallas in 1999 with a degree for computer animation. He is employed as a digital artist for E.H. Teasley & Company in Dallas, Texas. Pair Honored on AnniversaryA reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Whitney, 413 Redbird, on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary was held June 17 at St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene. The event was hosted by family and friends. The couple has two children, Matthew Shaun and Melissa Ann Whitney. Whitney and the former Kathy Ruggles were married May 25, 1975, in Three Rivers, Mich. They made their first home in Kankakee, Ill., and later lived in Rolla, Mo. and Midland, Texas before moving to Ponca City. They are members of the Church of the Nazarene. Whitney is employed with Conoco and is affiliated with Troop 90, Boy Scouts of America. He is a Sunday School teacher and worship leader. Mrs. Whitney is employed by W.R. Howard, M.D., and is active with the childrens’ ministries with the Church of the Nazarene. Birthday PhotosPhotographs will be used with birthday stories for persons age 90 and older, and will be placed in the Lifestyles section of The News. Birthday stories without photos will be used for persons celebrating 75 years or more. Information and photos may be mailed, e-mailed or brought to the Lifestyles desk in the Newsroom, and photos will be available for pick-up or mailed back. Mailing address for The Ponca City News is Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602 and e-mail may be sent to lifestyles@poncacitynews.com Patriotic Program DAR HighlightA stirring patriotic program was given by Kenn Wessel and Leslie Rardin at the June 9 meeting of the Ponca City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. A spokesperson said, “the audience was moved to tears as Dr. Wessel gave an emotional reading of excerpts from letters written by men who fought in the American wars from the Revolution to the 20th Century.” He also read letters from women whose lives were touched by combat. Quoting from some of the letters, “God keep the Rebel soldiers for the Lincolnites will not,” Private George Richardson, 1862; “What will be the ultimate end of these maneuvers is beyond my scan. I tremble at the prospect,” Gen. George Washington, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1775; “I wept my heart away today when my husband went off,” Mary Chesnut, Richmond, Virginia, 1861. Also “I thought it strange that a Sunday should have been chosen to disturb the holy calm of those woods,” Private Henry Stanley, Shiloh, Tennessee, 1862; “We heard the war scream and writhe and crash among the distant trees, and suddenly we didn’t want to die,” Elton Mackin, Belleau Wood, France, 1918; “The universe is so vast and so ageless that the life of one man can only be justified by the measure of his sacrifice,” Pilot Officer V.A. Rosewarne, just before the Battle of Britain, 1940, in the last letter he wrote to his mother. Dr. Wessel and Audrey Jones, chapter regent, accompanied by Leslie Rardin, led those present in singing “Yankee Doodle,” “Over There ,” “Smile, Smile, Smile,” White Cliffs of Dover” and “God Bless America.” “When Johnnie Comes Marching Home” was sung as a solo by Mrs. Jones, using an arrangement by Leslie Rardin, DAR member. Kenn Wessel is executive director of the Poncan Theatre. He holds three academic degrees from the University of Oklahoma and a Ph.D. in Theatre from the University of Kansas. Dr. Wessel taught at the University of Kansas and the University of North Texas at Denton. In committee reports, the “Indian Minute” was given by Rosalie Majors, “Constitution Sidelight” by Joel Trout, and “Conservation Minute” by Lu Keathly. In the History Spot Announcement, Diane Crossland told members that George Washington, as early as his mid twenties, suffered serious dental problems. Teeth were pulled, eventually necessitating his use of false teeth. Although a common supposition has been that wood was used for making George Washington’s dentures, the various sets he used during his lifetime were actually made from a variety of other materials affixed with metal and springs. One set was fashioned from human teeth, including one of Washington’s own. Other sets were made of cow’s teeth and hippopotamus ivory. III fitting, these false teeth caused discomfort and could stain. Pauline Rouse announced that 28 people had visited the DAR Museum since it was moved from the third floor to the first floor of the Cultural Center. Eleanor Coates asked members to notify Mrs. Jones of changes of address and e-mail address for the yearbook. Jan Prough, former regent, demonstrated the folding of the U.S. Flag while Virginia Mair explained the meaning of each fold. Members stood as Rosalie Majors played “Taps” on the piano during the reading of the names of 1999-2000 deceased Kay County Veterans. A memorial service for Lottie Clymer, former DAR member, was led by Rosalie Bolene. In recent Memorial Day services, the Ponca City Chapter was represented at Resthaven by Virginia Mair and at lOOF by Regent Audrey Jones. Next meeting of the Chapter will be a noon luncheon, Sept. 15, at the American Legion. Members are requested to bring their husbands or a friend. The program will be given by Paul Gilje, professor of history, University of Oklahoma, on “The Meaning of the American Revolution.” International Linen Registry Exhibit Includes MemorialsThe International Linen Registry Foundation will have, as part of its “Needle Art of Oklahoma” exhibit, an exclusive showing of a quilt created to honor the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing. The quilt is a compilation of 19 appliqued teddy bears and fabric transfer photographs of the devastation and rescue operations. These images are surrounded by 154 identification patches which represent the service and police agencies involved in the rescue effort. The quilt is from the governor’s mansion and will be on display for a limited time. This touching memorial is reminiscent of the embroidered mourning pictures which were highly cherished during the Victorian Era. The quilt was created by Betty Roberts of the Red Fork community. In addition to this special quilt the group has a blanket memorializing the soldiers of Broken Arrow who served under Gen. John Pershing during World War I, and a quilt created by Gertrude Elmoe of Vian which depicts the relocation of Native Americans to Oklahoma Territory. The five panels illustrate the lifestyle of Native Americans before the arrival of the white man, up through the establishment of the capitals for the Five Civilized Tribes. The exhibit includes pieces of various types of needlework from the early days of statehood to works created by contemporary needle artists from the Embroiderers Guild, Thread Art Guild, The Happy Hookers rugmakers, The Green Country Quilters, KNIT Guild and The Handweaver’s Guild. This exhibit will be on display until June 27 at The International linen Registry Foundation Needle Art Museum located in Tulsa’s Promenade Mall at 4107 South Yale Avenue. The Museum is open and free to the public Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Lifestyle Page Deadlines SetForms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News. The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, The News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event; however, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be computer-enlarged or reduced as needed. There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may show through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if the information submitted is handwritten rather than typed. Ponca City HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting: 603 South 1st. Monday Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months. Tuesday The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Pizza Hut. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. The Tuesday Review Book club will meet at 1:30 p.m. June 20 at the home of Neva Onstot, 8 Pecan Place. The program will be shared by members giving a current event, a poem or personal experience. The next meeting will be the third Tuesday of September. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South First. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161. SPORTSFurnas Hurls Legion Gem Furnas Hurls Legion Gem10-K Performance Tops Ponca City 1-0 Win in Ark City Tornament ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ponca City’s American Legion baseballers beat the rain at the Arkansas City Tournament Friday and then got one of their best pitching performances of the season in a 1-0 victory over El Dorado. Ponca City High School coach Mike Krehbiel said during the spring that he felt comfortable playing Jeff Furnas at any of the nine positions on the field. Furnas may have found his nitch on the mound after a 4-hit, 10-strike out effort against El Dorado. Furnas even scored the only run of the game. He led off the second inning with a double to left. A single by Stephen Michael put runners on the corners with one out, a situation Legion coach Stoney Parks likes, The Poncans pulled off a double steal — again — with Furnas putting the Royals up 1-0. That was enough as Furnas’ pitching held the Kansans’ in check — most of the time. He survived a rocky first inning. A single and a Ponca City error put El Dorado runners on second and third with no outs. But Furnas recorded his first two strikeouts against El Dorado’s nos. 3 and 4 batters and then induced a groundout to thwart the threat. El Dorado tried again in the sixth. Cleanup batter Andy Carter singled to left. Third baseman Bryan Rickard tried to sacrifice Carter down, but Furnas jumped on the bunt and threw the runner out at second. However, a Ponca City error put runners on first and third. But once again Furnas escaped on a pop-up to first baseman Jeremy DeNoya and a fly out to left fielder Barry Geheb. Ponca City managed five hits off El 0Dorado’s Tony Short. Furnas had the only extra-base hit. Todd Stewart had two singles. J. Michael Sharon one and Michael one. Ponca City is scheduled to hold a three-way round-robin with Dacula, Ga. and Blackwell Tuesday. The Poncans play Dacula at 3 p.m., Blackwell takes on the Georgians at 5:30 and Ponca City and Blackwell clash at 8. Newkirk Roper WinsNEWKIRK — Newkirk High School junior-to-be A.J. Ormand recently took top honors in his age group calf roping during the prestigious Barry Burk Championship Junior Roundup in Ardmore. Ormand, son of former Ponca Citian Kevin and Janel Ormand, competed against 122 other junior ropers. He was among the top 15 after the preliminary three rounds of roping and then took first place in the roping finals. His time on four head was 42.18 seconds. The high school roper has been competing since he was 12. For his first place finish at Ardmore, Ormand received a saddle and approximately $4,000 in cash and prizes. The Burk (no relation to Ponca City’s Barry Burk) Junior Roundup drew 730 contestants under 19 years of age from Oklahoma and 21 other states. The total payout was $75,950. Golf NotesThe Wentz Ladies Golf Association will hold its Invitational Tournament Tuesday. Following coffee and rolls, contestants will tee-of at 8:30 a.m. Last week’s winners were Irene Heppler in Championship flight, Spiffy Lawson in President’s flight, Carolyn Sumpter in A flight. Mary Ivers in B flight, Joy Asbury in C flight, Joyce McDonald in unflighted and Heppler for low putts ——— PCCC-WGA Tee-Par-Tee Putting Contest Ann Pitts Horserace Championship 1 — Linda Roggendorff-Nancy Barnett 2 — Montalu Renfro-Barbara Myers 3 — Ann Pitts-Ann Watkins President’s flight 1 — Marty McArthur-Barbara Overholt 2 — Caryl LaVergne-Toshi Burrough 3 — Georgianna Young-Marilyn Albright A flight 1 — Gayle McKinley-Joan Secrest 2 — Vickie Epperson-Gladys Harrison 3 — Trish Wagner-Judy Wayman Closes to Hole 6 — Linda Phllips Longrest Drive 13 — Linda Roggendorff Straightest Drive 10 — Phillips Cloest to Hole 14 — Julie Alles Tournament 1 — Diana Murphy-Robin Purdie 2 — Sharon Hoecker-Shirley Beckham 3 — Ann Pitts-Ann Watkins 4 — Sonya Rogers-Lynn Bowker 5 — Judy Kemper-Linda Ballard 6 — Georgianna Young-Marilyn Albright 7 — Julie Alles-Sharon Shaw 8 — Trish Wagner-Judy Wayman 9 — Ralpha Phillips-Gramilla Jones 10 — Linda Roggendorff-Nancy Barnett Sports NotesPonca City’s YMCA will offer an introduction to synchronized swimming starting June 26. Registration for the water ballet class starts Monday. Children who wish to take the class need to have passed the “Flying Fish” level in the YMCA swimming lessons. The class will run June 26-30. The cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. For information call 765-5417.
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