From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, June
14, 1998
LOCAL
Ponca City Still in First Place
Treasurer Pat Schieber Running for Re-Election
Nearly News
Letters
Sen. Muegge, Rep. Newport Agree Tax Cuts Major Accomplishment
Ponca City Students Meet State Standards
City Calendar
Oil and Gas Report
Anesthesiologist Joining St. Joseph Medical Staff
Peachtree Landing Gives Homeless Hope
4th of July Celebration Promises Fun-Filled Event for Entire Family
State Vo-Tech Safety, Health Workshop Here
Men's Health Week Seeks To Promote Awareness
Albright Youth Experience Nature on Trip
WasteWi$e Seminar Set To Help in Cutting Waste
Free Seminar For Parents About Injuries
Flea Bath, Dip For Area Dogs Planned June 21
May Was Hot While Rain Amount Well Below Norm
Summer Feeding
DEATHS
Mark Lockerbie Thomson II
Fred Max Hairston
Jessie Elizabeth Hunck Cox
Obituaries
Virginia M. Green Perciful
Funerals
Delores M. Hess
Services Pending
Lillian L. Faulk
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Elissa Grassfield Marries Timothy S. Frickenschmidt
Sally Williams Gives Program On 'Butterflies'
Wedding Publicity Forms Available At News
Couple Weds in Ceremony At Bennett Memorial Chapel
Celebration To Honor Mertz
Rhonda Shellhorse To Wed
Conestoga Campers Name Plans
Miller Family Holds Reunion
Single Network Planning Events
Little News
Tara Elaine Eck Becomes Bride of Ryan G. Roussel
Poet To Present PCCWC Program
VFW, Auxiliary State Convention Events Slated
Bits and Pieces
Wheatheart Nutrition
Church Ceremony Unites Lynda Bunch, Keith Stevens
Lifestyles Deadlines
Blackwell Couple United In Marriage Here May 23
Timberlakes Mark 63 Years
Medicare Topic For Local AARP Chapter Meeting
Couple Plans August Vows
Historical Park Is Setting For Couple's Wedding
Vance-Hedrick Wedding Vows Said in May Event
Jennifer Ann Jackson Bride Of Doug R. Hasselwander
Sandy Lu Potter Engaged
Couple Observes 50 Years
Wiles Returns From China Birthday Trip
Ponca City Happenings
SPORTS
Chapman, Hron Beat The Heat
Ponca Pros
Kansas Woman Nets Trout - in Kaw Lake
Track Results
Golf Notes
Baseball Camp
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - With a solid performance in the next-to-last stage of the History Channel's Great Race XVI, Ponca City's entry solidified its hold on first place overall going into the final stage.
The Great Race is a 14-day road rally race from Tacoma, Wash., to Haverhill, Mass., featuring antique and classic cars, trucks and a motorcycle. Results are compiled daily on set stages from town to town based on target legs of the race through the day. The race is broken down into seven different classes with the Ponca City team, featuring Ponca City High School students headed by sponsor J.D. Hanks, competing against other high school teams. The contestants in the X-Cup division are competing for scholarships.
In Friday's 12th stage, from Olean to Syracuse, N.Y., the Ponca Citians drove their 1930 Ford Model A pickup to a fourth-place finish with a score of 1:14. The finish was good enough to move the team into 21st overall with a total score of 13:45.
The two entries from Astronaut High in Titusville, Fla., finished 1-2 in the 12th stage, with the No. 1 team scoring :32 and the No. 2 team scoring :50. Granbury, Texas, the defending X-Cup Champion, was third in 1:11.
Hammond Area was fifth with 2:13, Connersville sixth with 2:49 and Brillion seventh with 3:08 for the day.
Ponca City's finish, combined with Connersville's effort, kept the Ponca City team safely in the lead overall heading into Saturday's final stage into Haverhill, Mass. (results not available before presstime).
Connersville slipped one place back to 25th place overall with a total of 15:59.
Third overall in the X-Cup division is Brillion Coop from Wisconsin with a score of 19:44. Hammond Area Career is fourth with 30:05, followed by the Astronaut teams with Granbury last overall.
Kay County Treasurer Pat Schieber has announced her intention to seek reelection to that office.
Schieber, a Republican, has more than 18 years of in the County Treasurer's Office. She has served the last two years as treasurer after being elected in a special election following the retirement of the previous treasurer.
Schieber said, "the job of county treasurer is both demanding and rewarding. It requires a thorough knowledge of the office, skill, experience, dedication and direction. I feel fortunate to possess and have successfully demonstrated these qualifications. I have gained this valuable expertise and experience working one day at a time for 18 years in the county treasurer's office and now it is paying off for the taxpayers. It allows me to be not just an administrator, but a full-time working county treasurer."
Schieber said she is committed to run the office "with professionalism, efficiency, integrity and by the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Service, responsibility and accountability to the people we serve will continue to be a top priority and I will continue to give the county treasurer's office my undivided attention."
The incumbent said the work of the office involves "very detailed, complex and accurate accounting of many county funds and accounts as well as bank accounts, astute and perceptive investing, several tax sales, budgets and the many duties of the whole tax collection process and the distribution of those funds."
She said, "I am very proud of my staff and their job performance and the quality of service that we are providing. I operate my office with only five dedicated employees and limited part time help. I have been able to improve and move the office forward while operating the office on a county budget that is lower than previous years. I will continue to strive for good management."
Schieber has successfully completed all seven of the county treasurer's certification courses. She also attends necessary county treasurer schools and meetings to keep fully informed of constantly changing legislation and updates affecting the treasurer's office.
Mrs. Schieber and her husband, Larry "Zeke" Schieber, life-long residents of Kay County, live on their farm northwest of Newkirk. The Schiebers have three married children and eight grandchildren, who also reside in Kay County.
The Schiebers belong to the St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk, where Mrs. Schieber recently served consecutive terms on the church board, serving most of the time as board chairman. She also serves as Eucharistic minister and is a member of the Altar Society.
She has been active in charitable organizations such as The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association's "Cardiac Arrest," and the Northern Oklahoma Domestic Violence program.
She is a member of area chambers of commerce, Newkirk Main Street Authority, County Officers and Deputies Association, Kay County Republican Women's Club and Kay County Republican Party.
An active Republican, she has served as a delegate to county and state conventions.
The Po-Hi Steppers will be performing their camp dance today at 5:30 p.m. at Robson Fieldhouse. The squad will be leaving Monday for camp in Kansas. All friends and family are invited to attend. The squad is coached by Kristin Smith.
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The public is invited to the swearing in ceremony of the new mayor, Tom Leonard, at 2 p.m. Monday at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
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NN has learned the 70th anniversary of the American Legion Home here is June 17, and alumni of the Home are gathering this weekend for a get-together, according to Barbra Mahorney Alusi, who now lives in Dublin, Ireland, and grew up in the home, along with a sister and two brothers. Barbra tells NN that some 70 alumni and their families are expected here this weekend, and were to have met Saturday night at the Legion Hut for dinner and visiting, and all day today. NN also reminds Ponca Citians that Barbra has written a book, "My Home the Home of Many" about her experiences at the Ponca City Legion Home, and those of her sister and two brothers. Barbra's sister Sallie is with her in Ponca City this weekend for the reunion.
Bring Train Here
I am writing in response to the Amtrak article in the May 19 edition of The News.
Amtrak returning to Oklahoma next year is welcomed news. Oklahomans have needlessly suffered for the past 19 years with no Amtrak service in our state. It is a relaxing, comfortable way to travel compared to driving, taking the bus or flying. Oklahomans need a leisurely way to travel and going by train is the best.
Despite this good news, there is a major battle to be fought and won. The news article gave some proposed routes the train could take, such as Oklahoma City to Tulsa to St. Louis, Mo.; Oklahoma City to Fort Worth; Chicago to Newton, Kan., to Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma to Kansas City. Once and for all this issue must be settled.
As most people know, we can learn a lot from history and here's one lesson we can learn. In April 1971, the last month of passenger trains operated by Santa Fe, Oklahoma was served by two trains: the Texas Chief and the Tulsan. When Amtrak assumed control of the nation's passenger trains the following month, they chose the Texas Chief over the Tulsan. It had a greater profit potential. But, despite the fact that the Lone Star (in May 1974 the Texas Chief was renamed the Lone Star) was ranked second in high patronage levels, political differences arose and the train was discontinued in October 1979. This should have never happened; it caused many inconveniences to Oklahomans who wanted to travel by train and it affected people in other states who wanted to come to Oklahoma by train.
The proponents of a route through Tulsa to Oklahoma City contend that it would serve the state's two largest cities. That may be true, but they won't address the disadvantages of the line. Such a route would leave out Ponca City and I consider this to be the biggest drawback of a Tulsa route. Other disadvantages include the cost to bring the line up to grade, which would run two to three times the cost of the old Lone Star route and carry a heavy financial loss. This loss is due to the fact that Interstate 44 parallels the rail line considerably and the train would run slower than automobile traffic on the nearby highway. Here again we can learn from history.
In 1966, the Frisco Railroad petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to allow them to discontinue the Oklahoma trains that ran through Tulsa. They cited that due to the poor ridership levels they were losing tremendous amounts of money and they needed to reduce their losses. Once the trains were discontinued, the president of the Frisco made a remark in a press conference that people chose the high speed highways over the Tulsa trains. So it has been a little more than 30 years since passenger trains have served Tulsa.
Ponca City being served by Amtrak could stand to gain a lot in tourism. The Marland Mansion has been on television which is sure to bring people from out of state as well as in state. Why not have a shuttle bus that could meet the train at the depot? It could take people around to places like the Marland Mansion, Pioneer Woman Museum, Standing Bear Memorial, Cultural Center, Art Center, 101 Ranch Rodeo and the Motocross. It is sure to benefit local motels and eating establishments. And it provides us with a way to visit friends and relatives who are both in state and out of state.
Having ridden Amtrak's Southwest Chief recently, I can say that it is an excellent way to travel. Others must have felt the same way, for the train had a large amount of passengers. In a conversation with a 20-year Amtrak employee at Newton, I was told that in 1978 and 1979 the train was so full, passengers had to make their reservations well in advance to secure a seat on the train.
As we get closer to Amtrak restoration, the decision on the train route will come up. I cannot over-emphasize the importance that Ponca City residents and those in the surrounding communities contact our elected officials such as Sens. Paul Muegge of Tonkawa and J. Berry Harrison of Fairfax and Reps. Jim Newport of Ponca City, Jim Reese of Nardin, James Hager of Pawhuska and Larry Ferguson of Cleveland. Let them know that you support an Amtrak route through Ponca City. And, hopefully, next spring we will be standing outside the local depot when the first Amtrak pulls in. I'm ready to hear the conductor say, "All Aboard!" Aren't you?
John Mallory
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Sen. Paul Muegge (D), Tonkawa, and Rep. Jim Newport (R) Ponca City, both agreed here at the Second Friday Forum that one of the major accomplishments of the recently ended Legislative Session were tax cuts in several areas.
The tax package called for cutting the maximum state income tax rate from 7 to 6.75 percent; expands the number of Oklahomans who can receive an income tax credit on sales taxes paid on groceries and reduced the estate tax over a number of years to match the federal level. Also part of the package is a tax credit for fees associated with Small Business Administration loans. The cuts go into affect in the future.
Another adjustment is that parents saving for college educations will not have to pay taxes on the interest on the savings.
Another area they agreed was good this session was the funding for education, including, higher education, which received an increase of $64.6 million and an increase of $101 million for public schools had already been passed.
Muegge said, "We have to recognize how important education is to our state and the development of our economy and to our quality of life."
Newport told that Gov. Keating is still pushing the Certificate of Distinction for the 4x4 program and he feels this is a good thing.
Both Legislators had apparently attended an infrastructure committee meeting of the Chamber Thursday. They were optimistic about getting the matter of the three-mile stretch of right of way basically in the area of White Eagle resolved.
Both were pleased with the raise given to the Highway Patrol. Muegge said that it moved Oklahoma from dead last in the region to second in pay for the patrolmen. Newport reminded the group that one of the Highway Patrol was responsible for apprehending McVeigh after the Oklahoma City bombing.
Both gave Keating credit for helping make the legislative session successful. Muegge noted the hog regulation bill would not have been passed without the support of the governor. Newport praised both parties for working together to accomplish responsible legislation this session.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Jan Jarrett, who was master of ceremonies, urged the citizens to take a pro-active stance early in the sessions, rather than to ask the legislators to tell them what legislation is in the works.
Jarrett recognized incoming Mayor Tom Leonard and outgoing Mayor Marilyn Andrews at the event with about 35 in attendance.
Newport provided The News a list of Constitutional Amendments that will be on the Nov. 3 general election to give the public lead time to decide on how to vote. The Legislature has passed the measures and now they go to a vote of people.
The questions are as follows: SQ 678 - Constitutional amendment authorizing emergency medical service districts, counties or parts thereof to withdraw from emergency medical service district, upon approval of a majority of voters in the county and payment of the county or its parts' share of operational and bonded indebtedness.
SQ 679 - Constitutional amendment permitting Corporation Commissioners and the Oklahoma Tax Commissions to receive compensation increases during their terms of office to equalize salaries with new commissioners.
SQ 680 - Constitutional amendment to make an exception to provisions against the use of public property for private gain for the technology transfer program developed by House Bill 2863.
SQ 681 - Constitutional amendment allowing state university governing boards and faculties to have ownership interest in a technology or business which results form technological research or use of public facilities.
SQ 682 - Constitutional amendment providing for contracts for more than one year between the state and its political subdivisions for the incarceration of state prisoners. The contracts will not exceed 15 years. The amendment authorizes the building of jails or jail improvements by any means authorized by law.
SQ 683 - Constitutional amendment exempting personal property used for the control of pollution from ad valorem tax. Requires the Legislature to enact laws to implement the question.
The Legislators will go into special session this week. The session has been called by Gov. Keating to deal with the Truth-in-Sentencing issue. Muegge was of the opinion that there will be no implementation of this legislation this session.
Editor's Note: This is the first in a two-part series on the release of the 1996-97 School Report Cards. The information was obtained by the state's Office of Accountability. This first article looks at Ponca City schools.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
Ponca City High School and all eight elementary schools have met the Secretary of Education's school performance standard on the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test for the 1996-97 school year, which is, at least 70 percent of the students tested being able to achieve a satisfactory score.
The "70 percent Performance Benchmark" was unanimously adopted by the Education Oversight Board in April and endorsed by Secretary of Education Dr. Floyd Coppedge.
The Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests are required by state law to be administered to all public school students in grades five, eight and eleven. The tests are based on Oklahoma's core curriculum adopted by the State Board of Education.
At Po-Hi, the report shows that 71 percent of juniors met the satisfactory score in mathematics, compared to the state average of 58 percent. In science, juniors scored 75 percent (state average was 72 percent), 80 percent of juniors met the satisfactory score in reading (75 percent state average), 94 percent passed the writing portion of the test (94 was the state average), and 76 percent passed the history/constitution/government section (74 percent state average).
The average grade point average among Po-Hi seniors (Class of 1997) was 3.0 with 111 Advanced Placement Tests taken.
The Office of Juvenile Affairs also released information in the report showing that at Po-Hi there was one offender in every 27.4 students, compared to the state average of 22.8. That same report shows that nine percent of the offenders were gang members (state average was four percent).
At least 70 percent of the students at Ponca City Mid-High passed all areas of the test with the exception of 62 percent meeting the satisfactory score in history/constitution/government. In math, 82 percent met the satisfactory score (state average was 72 percent), 77 percent passed the science portion (state average was 77), 72 percent passed reading (72 percent was state average), and 90 percent met the satisfactory score in reading, compared to 89 percent in the state.
The Office of Juvenile Affairs reported one offender in every 20.3 students and that each offender committed an average of 2.5 offenses. Twenty-two percent of offenders were gang members, compared to the state average of five percent.
Elementary Schools
All eight elementary schools met the satisfactory score in all areas of study. The state average for fifth graders on the test were: 80 percent in math, 81 percent in science, 77 percent in reading, 95 percent in writing and 71 percent in history/constitution/government.
At Garfield Academy, 76 percent met the satisfactory score in math , 82 percent passed science, 77 percent passed reading, 100 percent passed writing, and 77 percent met the satisfactory score in history/constitution/government. Fall enrollment in 1996 at Garfield Academy was 227 with 14.7 regular classroom teachers. The average salary among regular classroom teachers was $30,151.
Liberty students scored an 80 percent in math, 97 percent in science, 92 percent in reading, 97 percent in writing and 100 percent in history/constitution/government. The total fall enrollment in 1996 at Liberty Elementary was 298 students with 14.8 regular classroom teachers. The average salary among the classroom teachers was $30,759.
At Lincoln, 86 percent of students met the satisfactory score in math, 82 percent in science, 86 percent in reading, 100 percent in writing and 84 percent in history/constitution/government. There were 315 students enrolled at Lincoln with 18 regular classroom teachers. Those teachers earned an average of $30,374.
In 1996-97 there were 335 students enrolled at Union with 19 regular classroom teachers earning $29,985 a year. Test results showed that 92 percent met the satisfactory score in math, 92 percent in science, 90 percent in reading, 100 percent in writing and 82 percent in history/constitution/government.
At Roosevelt Elementary, 91 percent met the satisfactory score in math, 96 percent in science, 91 percent in reading, 100 percent in writing, and 85 percent in history/constitution/government. The total student enrollment was 309 with 17 regular classroom teachers earning $31,112.
Fifth graders at Trout scored a 93 percent in math, 98 percent in science, 98 percent in reading, 100 percent in writing and 93 percent in history/constitution/government. There were 324 students enrolled at Trout in 1996-97 with 19.7 regular classroom teachers earning $29,528 a year.
In 1996-97 there were 294 students at Washington with 16 regular classroom teachers earning $31,486. Test results showed that 87 percent met the satisfactory score in math, 89 percent in science, 79 percent in reading, 100 percent in writing and 83 percent in history/constitution/government.
At Woodlands, 93 percent met the satisfactory score in math, 93 percent in science, 93 percent in reading, 100 percent in writing and 95 percent in history/constitution/government.
Copes of the District Report and State Report have been deposited in every public library, military library and college library in Oklahoma.
Items 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).
Today
ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street.
ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
June 15-18
Bank of Oklahoma, P.C. Parks and Recreation Junior Tennis Open, formerly known as the Ponca City Tennis Open.
Tuesday
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Kaw Landing Marina, Kaw Lake.
ALANO Group Beginner's meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
Wednesday
Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue.
ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
Thursday
Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
ALANO Group Women's meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
Friday
Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue.
Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
Saturday
ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
June 22
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner's Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
June 22-26
First Church of God Vacation Bible School, registration June 22 5:30 p.m. ages 3 through teens, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
June 24
Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue.
June 25
Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
June 30
Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street.
July 1
Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center.
July 3
Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue.
July 4
Nations Celebration, sponsored by NationsBank, 5 p.m. to dark, Lake Ponca Park, free to the public, everyone welcome.
July 6
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa, more information from 765-3164.
July 7
Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
July 8
Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center.
July 9
Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue.
July 13
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner's Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
July 14
Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Kawfest '98 Committee Meeting (evaluation), 10 a.m., Ponca City Chamber of Commerce.
Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60.
Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road.
July 15
Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue.
July 16
Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
July 17
John Fox Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Ponca City, 8 a.m., Lew Wentz Golf Course, shotgun start, information from Hospice 762-9102.
Kaw Reservoir Authority, 10 a.m., Perkins Restaurant.
Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue.
Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
July 18
88.7 FM presents Smalltown Poets, Christian Rock group, concert, 7 p.m., Stillwater Community Center, tickets available at Master's Touch, Ponca City, call 767-1400 for more information.
July 20
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
July 21
Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue.
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
July 23
Environmental Trust Authority of Northern Oklahoma, 11:30 a.m., Mayor's Office, 822 Cedar Street, Perry.
Drillsite has been staked for the No. 1 Nora Bob, a 4,000-ft. wildcat well in Kay County. The operation will be located about one-half mile south of Ponca City.
Warren Corp. is the operator.
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Coronado Petroleum Corp. is preparing to conduct a recompletion for extended production in the North White Eagle Field, Kay County. The No. 1-23 Sarah is about 1.5 miles northeast of White Eagle.
Coronado will be seeking new pay at a depth of about 4,203 feet in the Mississippi Lime Formation.
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Hulen Oil Co. has revealed plans to drill a 2,900-ft. developmental well in the East Billings Field, Noble County. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 26-1 Curby Brothers. Drill site is 3.7 miles east of Billings.
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The No. 8 Bezdicek, a 1,275-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Noble County's Orlando Field. BEZ Resources Partners is the operator. The well will be spudded 3.5 miles south-southeast of Perry.
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A 650-ft. developmental well is planned by Barbour Energy Corp. at a drillsite 4.1 miles west-southwest of Three Sands, Noble County. The well is designated as the No. 1-1 Scott. It is in the North Happy Star Field.
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RAF Oil Co. has posted first production data for the No. 2 Mary, a newly completed gas well in Noble County's South Tonkawa Field.
The well flowed 60,000 CF gas per day.
Bottomed at 575 feet, the well will produce from perforations at 522 to 530 feet into the hole. Location is four miles east of Billings.
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Kent W. McAninch has posted first production data for the No. 1 Judy, a newly completed wildcat well in Noble County.
The well flowed 30,000 CF gas per day.
Bottomed at 610 feet, the well will produce from perforations at 538 to 552 feet into the hole. Location is 3.5 miles west-southwest of Three Sands.
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J. Peters is preparing to conduct a recompletion for extended production in the Sams Field, Noble County.
The No. 1 Peters is about 2.2 miles northeast of Lucien.
The operator will be seeking new pay at a depth of about 5,377 feet into the Mississippi Lime Formation.
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Production in the Herrington Formation will be the target when BM Energy Inc. conducts a recompletion at the No. 1 H.B. Evans in the Billings Townsite Field, three miles southeast of Marland.
The well currently bottoms at a depth of 4,920 feet.
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Lamamco Drilling Co. has revealed plans to drill a total of nine wells in Osage County's Osage-Hominy Field, from 14.8 to 15.8 miles southeast of Fairfax.
The wells carry permit for 220 to 490-ft. tests in the Cheshewalla Sand, Cochahee Sand and the Bigheart Formations.
The wells will be known as the Nos. 30, 43, 221, 222, 33, 51,37, 35 and 36 Lamamco.
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Heyliger Oil and Gas Corp. has revealed plans to drill a 2,200-ft. developmental well in the Meyers Field, Osage County.
The operator has designated the venture as the No. 4 Heyliger.
Drillsite is 5.5 miles west of Pawhuska.
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Todd C. Johnson, MD has joined the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center staff as an anesthesiologist.
Dr. Johnson comes to SJRMC from Intensive Medical Services of Siouxland at Marian Health Center in Sioux City, Iowa where he had been a staff anesthesiologist since July 1996.
The doctor received his bachelor of science degree from Colorado State University in 1987, and a medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in Vermillion in 1992. He completed a transitional residency program at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in Sioux Falls in 1993 and an anesthesiology residency program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita in 1996.
Dr. Johnson is not the only person in his family in medicine. His mother is a nurse and his father is an oral surgeon. He said he enjoys the pharmacology and physiology aspects of the anesthesiology field.
From June 1987 to July 1988, Dr. Johnson supervised public health care issues on the Hualapai, Havasupai and Mojave Indian reservations for the Indian Health Service. The IHS is a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Johnson said he kept in touch with Dr. Kevin Carter, a fellow resident at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and when Dr. Carter needed a partner, Dr. Johnson made the move to Ponca City.
"We came down for a visit and thought it was a nice town, and a good practice opportunity. We are excited to move down here and raise our kids," said Dr. Johnson.
Away from the hospital, Dr. Johnson enjoys snow and water skiing, running and golf. He and his wife, Heather have two children - Erica, who is 2 1/2, and Tyler, who turned one on June 12.
Dr. Johnson and Dr. Carter own Kay County Anesthesia Inc., in Ponca City.
Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way's 17 member agencies.
More than just providing emergency social services for the community, Peachtree Landing also offers hope to those without a place to call home.
Each year Peachtree Landing assists individuals and families make the transition from homelessness to independent living. An average of 1,300 homeless individuals are given food and shelter by Peachtree - one-third are children under the age of 12.
"There is a continuous need for emergency social services within Ponca City," said Carmaleta Wesbrook, executive director for Peachtree Landing. "Restoring individuals and families to self sufficiency is what we're all about."
In addition to providing basic human needs, Peachtree offers job counseling, family counseling and medical-care referrals. Peachtree Landing also offers continuing education workshops which teach living skills such as money management, shopping wisely and good nutrition.
In 1997, according to Wesbrook, 46 percent of Peachtree residents left the shelter with employment and 65 percent with permanent housing.
Of those, 59 percent were from Ponca City and 26 percent were from Kay County. Residents from other areas comprised 15 percent.
The name Peachtree Landing was chosen because a "landing" provides a safe and secure place during a storm. Furthermore, blossoms of the peach tree symbolize hope and potential for individuals who find themselves homeless.
Located at 105 West Hazel Avenue, Peachtree Landing offers services around the clock. For more information, contact Wesbrook, 762-3208.
United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, Salvation Army and YMCA.
Ponca City's plans for this year's 4th of July celebration is well under way and all are encouraged to participate in "NationsBank Proudly Presents Our Nations Celebration" that Saturday.
This year's celebration promises to be a fun-filled event for all of the family. Events include hot air balloon rides, face painting, a Big Castle Moon Bounce and much more. An exciting F-16 flyover will precede the fireworks display.
Play it safe and attend the Ponca City celebration. Sitting back and watching a great fireworks display is a best bet for Independence Day.
There will be zero tolerance for individuals shooting fireworks in the event area.
"Fireworks don't belong in the hands of nonprofessional," warns Kent D. Stuckey, chair of Prevent Blindness. "Neither adult amateurs nor children can use them without serious risk. Instead, we recommend taking your family to enjoy professional fireworks displays safely."
Venders will begin to sell food at 1 p.m. and games, music and activities get under way at 5 p.m. Hot dogs, watermelon, and homemade ice cream are just some of the offerings that will be available. KPNC-FM 101 will be on hand to provide musical entertainment for the event. Tune your radio to KPNC during the fireworks show to enhance the experience. The station will also provide music throughout the day.
A hospitality tent will be located on the east side of the lake that will serve as a children's safe place, lost and found, information booth and first aid center. Children should look for the tent in case they get lost. Emergency personnel, including a nurse from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and an ambulance will be on hand in case of emergencies.
For safety reasons, boats will have to move away from the fireworks launch are. The float line will go up at 7 p.m. This is a litter-free event and attendees are asked to leave the area cleaner than they found it.
In case of rain, the celebration will follow the same schedule July 5.
The Oklahoma Vocational Technical Education's Safety and Health Training Team in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Vocational Technical Education announce the dates of June 17, 18 and 19 for their bi-annual workshop. The workshop will be held at Pioneer Technology Center in the Education Business Center located at 2101 North Ash.
The workshop, entitled "Count Down to Zero" is scheduled to begin at 12:02 p.m. on June 17 and end at 12:02 p.m. on June 19. Guests from schools, businesses, industries and government will be bringing descriptions of new innovative happenings regarding Safety and Health from their training sites. Updates will be given on workers compensation, respiratory, and safety and health training.
For more information, contact Vance Johnson, 762-8336, ext. 253.
St. 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 facing men. A perfect opportunity to start this process is Men's Health Week, June 15-21, the week leading up to Father's Day.
The goal of Men's Health Week is simple: by raising the awareness among men and their families about the importance of prevention and the early detection of common male health problems, the overall health behavior of men and society as a whole can be improved.
Here are a few facts provided by the National Men's Health Foundation that emphasize the importance of preventative measures in health care:
*An estimated 184,500 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 1998.
*At least an estimated 2.5 million men, or one third of all men with diabetes, don't even know they have the disease.
*Despite advances in medical technology, and research, the life expectancy of men continues to be an average of 7 years less than women.
*American men aged 45-64 years old suffer from an estimated 218,000 heart attacks a year; women in the same age group suffer 74,000 heart attacks annually.
*In 1997, the bulk of government funding for breast cancer research was approximately $332 million, for prostate cancer, $82.3 million.
In addition to non-gender specific issues such as heart disease, cholesterol count, blood pressure, etc., the specific men's health issues that should be focused on during Men's Health Week include stroke, colon cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, suicide, alcoholism and men's fear of doctors, according to the Men's Health Foundation.
SJRMC is planning a Men's Health Fair in January that will focus on many of these issues.
Twenty youth and adult leaders of Albright United Methodist Church left Sunday, June 7, for an adventure in the mountains of northern New Mexico. The first night was spent at the United Methodist Church in Guymon followed by a stay in the resort town of Red River.
"Celebrating God in Nature" was the worship theme for the trip, and each day began with Morning Prayer. Each evening, a different theme relating to the experience of God in creation was the focus of a time of worship and reflection.
Included in the activities enjoyed by the youth and adults was a white water raft trip down the Rio Grande River near Taos, switchback trail hiking down the Gorge, exploring, shopping, biking, and cooking.
A special T-shirt worn by each traveler was designed by one of the youth group members, Adam McGaughey. Support from fund-raisers at Albright UMC and special gifts enabled the youth to take this exciting trip, according to the pastor, Dr. Kip Wright.
Businesses interested in waste prevention are invited to attend a national interactive satellite forum entitled Waste Prevention Pays: Businesses Cut Costs by Cutting Waste, sponsored by the U.S. Environment Protective Agency's WasteWi$e program.
The forum is presented by the City of Ponca City and the Ponca City Recycling Center in attempt to help local companies.
"Many U.S. companies have demonstrated that by reducing and recycling materials that would otherwise become trash, they can reap substantial savings," Ponca City Waste Reduction Coordinator John Meadows stated. "The forum will also feature a waste analyst who will discuss how to identify - and avoid - the hidden costs of waste."
The program will feature businesses that have successfully implemented money-saving waste prevention strategies. In addition, a waste analyst will reveal the hidden costs of waste in the office, the shipping and receiving department and in certain purchasing practices throughout the company.
Viewers will learn specific steps to take to cut out these unnecessary and avoidable costs. For example, in just six months, one WasteWi$e business saved $7,000 and eliminated the use and disposal of 1,400 pounds of carbon paper by using an electronic purchase requisition system.
Another WasteWi$e business conserved 4,500 pounds of paper by implementing electronic file storage, utilizing e-mail, and decreasing the size of data sheets while yet another company conserved 40,000 pounds of wood by reusing pallets, saving the company $ 6,000 in one year.
The three hour live program will be held Wednesday June 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash Street, Room C-101.
To attend this event, contact John Meadows - Waste Reduction Coordinator at 580-767-0411 or send an e-mail to: meadojm@poncacity. net. (Please put "Satellite Forum" on the subject line.) Be sure to include your name address, fax number, phone number, and e-mail address.
Access to downlink sites has been provided through partnerships with national and state solid waste, government, and business service organizations.
Parents of gymnasts struggle with the injuries their children experience, said David Holden, MD, orthopedic surgeon. "The pain parents feel while watching their own children in physical pain is inevitable. Yet how the parents help the athlete work through the injury is very important," he continued.
"Achieving Success While Managing Injuries" is a free seminar for parents and coaches of gymnasts that will be presented by Holden, a McBride Clinic Orthopedic and Arthritis Center sports medicine physician. The class will be held June 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at McBride Clinic, 1110 North Lee in Oklahoma City.
Other presenters will include Claudia Miller, mother of Shannon Miller; Scott Frye, AT-C, athletic trainer for college and high school sports; and Marilyn Dougherty, RD/LD, sports nutritionist, St. Anthony North/SCORE.
Topics covered will be recognizing the difference between minor and major injuries, how to handle emergencies, working through injuries, healing, nutrition for optimal performance and seeking medical care from injuries.
Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc., will be hold a flea bath and dip for dogs on Sunday, June 21, at Pioneer Motor Bank from 1 to 4 p.m. for $5 each dog. The dip was donated by Farmers Ranch Drive Co-op.
Part of the Kay-9 Dog Training Club objective is to promote responsible ownership and encourage proper care towards dogs. The Club meets these objectives by sponsoring activities such as dog obedience classes in the spring and fall, therapy dog training, and canine good citizen testing.
The Kay-9 Dog Training Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call 765-2664 or 762-7360.
By MAX STOKESBERRY
News Staff Writer
Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall made up the May weather picture at Ponca City Airport. The Universal Weather Station crew reported an average daily temperature of 73.1 degrees, which was 6.4 degrees warmer than the 15-year average.
Precipitation totaled 3.18 inches. Eight of the month's 31 days produced measurable moisture, the most for a 24-hour period being 1.47 inches on the 24th. The 3.18 total brought to 15.25 inches the amount received in the first five months of 1998.
Although May's moisture was 1.57 inches below normal, the total for January-May moved up to 15.25 inches and stayed ahead of normal by a slight 1.5-inch margin.
Last month's top temperature was 99 degrees, on the 30th, marking only the second time in 31 years that May saw that level attained. The other was May 1996. In the past 44 years the hotter reading of 100 was reached only twice, in 1956 and 1985. Eight days last month had maximums in the 90s.
The lowest temperature last month was 42 degrees, on Day One. And again May kept intact its record of no freezing weather over the past 31 years. The closest to freezing was 33 degrees in 1994. Three other years had lows of 34 degrees.
Local records show the most May precipitation since at least 1967 has been 10.54 inches in 1993. The scantiest rainfall was .72-inch in 1970. Prior to that there was a top reading of 11.14 inches in May 1957.
The Ponca City Schools are offering a free summer feeding program at Union Elementary and Ponca City Middle School from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All children between the ages of one to 18 are eligible.
Lunch
Monday - Submarine sandwich or peanut butter and jam sandwich, french fries, lettuce and tomato, mixed fruit, raisins, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Meat and cheese nachos or peanut butter and jam sandwich, fresh broccoli salad, refried beans, pineapple chunks, oatmeal cookies, raisins, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Cheeseburger or peanut butter and jam sandwich, tator tots, lettuce, tomato and onion, bananas, raisins, juice and milk.
Thursday - Spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread or peanut butter and jam sandwich, salad, strawberry salad, raisins, juice and milk.
Friday - Oven baked chicken with hot roll or peanut butter and jam sandwich,
mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, raisins, fresh fruit, juice
and milk.
DEATHS
Mark Lockerbie Thomson II, former resident of the Ponca City area, died Thursday, June 11, 1998 in Tahlequah. He was 75.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998 at Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City with the Rev. Larry Heslip officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah.
Casket bearers will be Mark Thomson IV, Matthew Thomson, John Lazosky, Spencer Lazosky, Calvin Hubbard, Jay Alred, Jim Alred, Justin Hubbard, and Tyler Harrison.
Mark Lockerbie Thomson II was born April 29, 1923 in Kay County, Okla., the son of Robert James and Melba (Young) Thomson. He attended Union School No. 98 in Ponca City, Tonkawa High School, and Tonkawa Northern Oklahoma College for two years. He was a resident of Haysville, Kan. for 25 years and moved to Tahlequah in 1996. He was employed as an aircraft engineer, and had served as a Private First Class in the United States Army. Mark enjoyed reading westerns and hunting.
Mr. Thomson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna Moran Thomson on July 7, 1991; a sister, Virginia Thomson, and one brother, Thomas Robert Thomson. Survivors include one son, Mark L. Thomson III of Tulsa; three daughters, Mickael "Miki" Alred of Tahlequah, Jamie Anderson of St. Louis, Mo., and Sue Rau of Billings, Mont.; one stepson, Steve Davis of Rose Hill, Kan.; one stepdaughter, Debra Hubbard of Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Mary Doby of Washington, Texas and Margaret Thomson of Billings, Okla.; also 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many other relatives, as well as a host of friends.
The family can be reached at 2202 Kyme Drive in Ponca City 74604, telephone (580)762-5189.
Fred Max Hairston died Wednesday, June 10, 1998 at his daughter's home in Newkirk. He was 71.
Memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998 at the Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel with Bishop Craig Barker of the Ponca City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Miller-Stahl Funeral Service of Newkirk was in charge of arrangements.
Fred Max Hairston was born June 4, 1927 in Conway, Ark., the son of Fred Everett and Mertle McClaren Hairston. He served three years in the U.S. Army and 15 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by seven daughters: Dorothy Burdett of the home in Newkirk; Wanda Williams of Santa Maria, Calif., Brenda Henderson of Denver, Colo., Maxine Tenney of Colony, Texas, Sandy Commbs of Twentynine Palms, Calif., Carol Shafer of Rockland, Idaho and Shellie Barredo of Santa Maria, Calif.; one son, Everett Hairston of Pearl City, Hawaii; a brother and sister in Conway, Ark., a sister in Mathews, Mo., 32 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister and one great-grandchild.
Jessie Elizabeth Hunck Cox, Tulsa, formerly of Ponca City, died Thursday, June 12, 1998 in Tulsa. She was 82.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998 at the Osage Heights Baptist Church, Ponca City, with Rev. Ben Kimbrough officiating. Burial will be at the Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City under the direction of the Kennard Funeral Service, Broken Arrow.
Born Oct. 12, 1915 in Dover, Okla., to John Henry Hunck and Boone Elizabeth Bledsoe Hunck, she attended school in Dover. She married Roy Cox on Nov. 13, 1939 in Wellington, Kan. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1964. She was a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Enid for 20 years. She and her husband were owners of Cox Electric Motor Co., in Ponca City. She was a member of the Osage Heights Baptist Church of Ponca City.
Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Ann Hines of Tulsa, two grandsons, a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy, one sister, and two brothers.
Virginia M. Green Perciful, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, June 11, 1998 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 69.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 1998 at the Longwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Stevenson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Virginia Perciful was born Dec. 17, 1928 in Virgil, Kan., the daughter of Owen and Tillie (Strauch) Wells. She grew up and received her education in Gridley, Kan., Braman, Okla., and graduated from the Tonkawa High School.
She and Jesse Green were united in marriage on Dec. 18, 1954 in Tonkawa, Okla. and made their first home in Ponca City. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1989. On July 10, 1993 she was married to Orville Perciful at the Longwood Baptist Church.
Mrs. Perciful worked for Miss Nan's Christian Day School and the First Baptist Church Mothers Day Out program and was a cook for West Junior High. She also worked for a number of years as assistant manager of Taco Hut.
She was a member of the First Christian Church, and in later years, a member of the Longwood Baptist Church where she was active in the church choir. In addition, she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Sweet Adelines and TOPS.
Among her enjoyments were traveling, fishing, cooking, crafts, gardening, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Orville of the home; three sons, Billy Joe of Byers, Colo., David O. of Perry, Okla. and Jimmy A. of Oklahoma City; one brother, Clinton Wells of Fort Collins, Colo.; a sister, Doris Fernandez of Cortland, N.Y.; 21 grandchildren, including Jenny, LeAnn, Clairie and Amy Perciful, Lacy Perciful, Jason Perciful and Terod Perciful; six great-grandchildren and a niece, Nancy Combes of Ponca City, whom Mrs. Perciful helped raise. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse Green, her parents, one brother, Bobby Wells, and a sister, Norma Findley.
Casket bearers will be Buddy Wilkins, Wesley Green, David Green, Ryan Green, Travis Windler, Jedediah Redman, Anthony Redman, Tim Perciful and Adam Perciful.
Honorary casket bearers will be Shane Green, Chrissy Windler, Kelley Redman, Sarah Green, Jesse Green, Brandi Combes, Mason Combes, Trevor Findley, Shannon Findley and members of the Ponca Lodge AF&AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Longwood Baptist Children's Ministry.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. on Sunday. The family will be at 721 South Ninth.
paid obituary
Monday
Delores M. Hess - Funeral service at 2 p.m. in Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel, Newkirk with Danny W. Cornish, pastor of the Newkirk Church of Christ officiating. Burial in Newkirk Cemetery.
Services Pending
Lillian L. Faulk
Lillian L. Faulk, 2028 Mary, died early Saturday morning, June 13, 1998, at the Tender Heart Nursing Center. She was 75.
Survivors will include a son, Warren Faulk of Ponca City. Services are
pending with the Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later.
NEWS BRIEFS
U.S.S. Ranger Reunion - On July 2-4 in Seattle, Wash., U.S.S. Ranger (CVA/CV-61) will hold its eleventh annual reunion of all hands (ship's company) including all detachments and air groups. For information call (201) 798-3599 or write to U.S.S. Ranger (CVA/CV-61) Reunion Association, Inc., Teddy Pathroff (Retention-Recruiter), 39 Carlton Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07307-3807.
Keith Aboard USS Reid - Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Casey Keith, son of Tom R. and Freddie Keith of 9 Donner Plaza, Ponca City, recently departed on a three-month counter-narcotics deployment to the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea aboard the guided missile frigate USS Reid. Home ported in San Diego, Keith is one of more than 200 sailors aboard the ship who is conducting counter-narcotics operations in a joint effort with the U.S. Coast Guard under direction of the Joint Interagency Task Force. The 1979 graduate of Ponca City High School joined the Navy in April 1983.
Local Airman Aboard Carrier - Navy Airman Terry L. Burge, son of Keith Burge of 1713 North Osage Street, Ponca City, recently participated in the Atlantic Joint Task Force Exercise while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, homeported in Norfolk, Va. The exercise was in preparation for deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf this summer. The 1997 graduate of Ponca City Senior High School joined the Navy in August 1997.
Citian's Husband Serving in Navy - Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph D. Carlat, whose wife, Terri, is the daughter of Darrell and June Barnes of Ponca City, recently participated in the Atlantic Joint Task Force Exercise while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, homeported in Norfolk, Va. He participated with more than 10,000 sailors, Marines and Airmen in the exercise involving the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Battle Group and the USS Saipan Amphibious Ready Group. Both groups are scheduled to deploy to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf this summer. The 1983 graduate of Waxahachie High School, Waxahachie, Texas, joined the Navy in April 1993.
Parents Softball Association to Meet - The Po-Hi Parents Softball Association will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the North Fourth Street Club House. All members are urged to be present.
Helpline Fund Raiser - Helpline and El Chico are working together to raise funds for the community phone line. On Monday, from 5 to 10 p.m. a portion of dinner receipts at El Chico will go to Helpline. Those eating during the designated time should mention they are with the Helpline promotion to participate. Helpline is a nonprofit agency of the United Way that helps people in their quest for information or just someone to listen.
Assault - A woman from the 900 block of Gray Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:01 a.m. Friday that she had been assaulted. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.
Harassment - A person from the 2100 block of North Union Street requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 8:19 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on harassing telephone calls.
Suspicious Activity - A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:45 a.m. Friday that some youngsters were left in a vehicle at Air Systems Components all day while a parent was at work. An officer was assigned, a parent contacted, and the youngsters were taken home.
Accident - A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Hubbard Road was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:12 a.m. Friday. Two officers responded and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified.
Extra Patrol - A person requested the Ponca City Police Department send an officer to Albertson's, 2500 Industrial Road at 9:55 a.m. Friday as a result of threats. An officer was assigned and a request was made for an extra patrol.
Accident - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 11:09 a.m. Friday that a two-vehicle, non-injury accident had occurred in the 1900 block of North Fourteenth Street at the entrance of the Wellness Center. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken.
Subject Held - A District Attorney official reported to the Communications Center at 1:41 p.m. Friday that a 32-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear, and a Kay County warrant.
Items Missing - A person from the 400 block of South Pine Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 2:33 p.m. Friday to report that some items had been taken from a storage shed and a check was missing. An officer took a report.
Item Missing - A person from the 700 block of South Ninth Street was at the Ponca City Police department at 2:50 p.m. Friday to report that someone had stolen a go-cart frame. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of South Lake Street at 2:52 p.m. Friday that a 30-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to obey.
Suspicious Activity - A person from the 500 block of North Third Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:06 p.m. Friday that some subjects had been breaking out windows of a vacant residence. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. A request was made for an extra patrol.
Subject Held - A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:13 p.m. Friday that some stolen property could be found at a residence in the 800 block of Fifth Street. Two officers were assigned and recovery was made of cable boxes and a street cone. A report was taken and a 20-year-old man was held on city warrants for 25 counts of destruction of private property and two counts of destruction of city property.
Assistance Needed - A Kay County Sheriff's Officer requested assistance at 4:30 p.m. Friday just east of the new river bridge on U.S. 60. Two other officers were assigned and a 41-year-old man was held on a city warrant for failure to pay. A report was taken.
Accident - The Communications Center received 911 call at 4:42 p.m. Friday that a two vehicle accident had occurred in the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.
Fraud - An employee at Country General, 3008 North Fourteenth Street, requested an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 5:28 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on fraud.
Items Missing - A person from the 2200 block of Joe Street requested an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 6:41 p.m. Friday concerning auto parts missing from the yard of a residence. An officer was assigned and a petit larceny report was taken.
Subject Held - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:52 p.m. Friday that an injury accident had occurred at the intersection of South Fourth Street and East Walnut Avenue. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department and two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. There were no injuries but police took into custody a 37-year-old man on a city warrant for assault and battery. A report was taken.
Beer Missing - The Communications Center received a 911 call from a clerk at Conoco, 1613 West South Avenue, at 8:36 p.m. Friday that subjects had taken two 30-packs of beer and left east bound on Cherry Avenue. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and information was logged.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Sunset Street at 10:14 p.m. Friday that a 54-year-old man was being held for DUI and left of center. A report was taken.
Gas Drive-Off - A clerk at Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:14 p.m. Friday that someone had driven off without paying for $19 worth of gas. The information was logged.
Suspicious Activity - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:29 p.m. Friday that a male was down in the 200 block of East Grand Avenue. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and took a report that a subject had been assaulted.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street at 11:56 p.m. Friday that a 33-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having two expired tags, transporting an open container and having no insurance. The vehicle, with a boat and trailer attached, was towed from the scene.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received a call from an Osage County Sheriff's Officer at 12:34 a.m. Saturday that a pursuit of a vehicle was heading west on South Avenue from South Fourteenth Street. Five officers were assigned and a request was made for an ambulance to the 900 block of South Seventh Street following the accident of the suspected vehicle. No one was taken by ambulance from the scene, however. An officer reported that the driver of the vehicle ran from the scene, but was later apprehended at 2:29 a.m. and turned over to the Osage County Sheriff's Officer.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Elm Street and West Grand Avenue at 1:40 a.m. Saturday that a 49-year-old woman was being held for DWI, transporting an open container and not using head lights.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Ash Street and West Liberty Avenue at 1:59 a.m. Saturday that a 47-year-old woman was being held for DUI, transporting an open container and having no insurance.
Citations Issued - A clerk of Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, reported to the Communications Center at 3:04 a.m. Saturday that several juveniles in a parking lot were getting ready to fight. An officer was assigned and four curfew citations were issued.
Curfew Violations - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department
reported at 5:07 a.m. Saturday that two curfew violations were issued to
juveniles at Lake Road Express.
LIFESTYLES
Elissa Lynn Grassfield of Grapevine, Texas became the bride of Timothy Scott Frickenschmidt of Enid in a 6 p.m. ceremony June 13, 1998 at the Highland Meadows Christian Church in Colleyville, Texas. The double ring vows were solemnized by Kevin McHam of Atlanta, Ga. and the Rev. Robert Stith of Southlake, Texas.
The bride's parents are Steve and Ann Grassfield of Grapevine and the bridegroom's parents are Mike and Brenda Frickenschmidt of Enid. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Verlee Gardner of Newkirk and the late John J. Gardner.
A musical prelude included selections composed by Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach and during the lighting of the candles "The Lord's Prayer" by Malotte was played. As the mothers were seated "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire" by Bach was played and the attendant's processional was "Canon in D" by Pachelbel. Soloist Tiffany Cordray sang "This Day" by Point of Grace and Sarah Coburn sang "How Beautiful" by Paris.
The bridal processional was "Trumpet Voluntary" by Clark and the recessional was the Wedding March from "A Midsummer's Night's Dream" by Mendelssohn. Trumpet player was Nathan Cooksey and all the music presented by the String Music String Quartet, who also accompanied each soloist. Serving as Scripture Reader was Kelly Duffy and candlelighters were cousins of the bride Emily Adams and Summer Gardner.
The bride was attired in a gown of imported silk organza over satin designed with an Empire waistline. The fitted sleeveless Empire bodice featured a scooped neckline embellished with beaded pearl embroidery. The softly gathered skirt was complemented by a full chapel length train of silk organza. The bride's fingertip length veil of illusion was secured by a floral headpiece of organza, lace and seed pearls. She carried a bouquet composed of cymbidium and dendrobium orchids, roses, bouvardia and stephanotis.
Maid of Honor for her sister was Julie Grassfeld of Irving, Texas. Bridesmaids were Kelli Post of 0wasso, Heather Frickenschmidt of Enid, sister of the groom; Alison Newbury of Southlake, Texas, Christy Cliett of Carollton, Texas, cousin of the bride; Courtney Reitz of Jenks and Hally Rector of Tulsa. The attendants wore full length Empire styled gowns of periwinkle satin and chiffon accented in the back with small buttons and satin bows. Each carried an arrangement of coral sweetheart roses, lavender agapanthus, and yellow snapdragons.
Serving as Best Men were Brent Niles of Perkins and Kent McKeaigg of Enid. Groomsmen were Jeff Baker of Enid, Matt Grantham of Duncan, Matt Wallace of Jefferson City, Mo. Cody Postier of Tulsa and Justin Poe of Stillwater.
Ushers were Tim Duffy of Colleyville, Texas, Colin Adams of Stafford, Texas, cousin of the bride, and Lars Lunsford of Enid.
Other participants in the wedding were Amy Hammond of Edmond, Susan Farkas of Southlake and Traci Gardner of Burr Ridge, Ill, cousin of the bride. The reception was held at the LaCima Club of Los Colinas. Following a wedding trip to Jamaica the couple will establish a home in Durango, Colo.
Special guests at the wedding included Grandparents: Mrs. Verlee Gardner of Newkirk, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Metcalf of Peoria, Ariz., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grassfield of Wauconda, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nulik of Lee Summit, Mo. and Clarence Frickenschmidt of Enid. Other out-of-town guests included the bride and groom's aunts and uncles and many family friends.
The Red Rose Garden Club met at the Cann Garden Center June 8. The hostesses were Jannie Ross, Allison Graham, Carolyn Bourne, Ruth Lindsay, Norma Casad and Ann Strickland. Brunch was served from a silver appointed table centered with a floral arrangement.
Following the brunch the business meeting was opened with the recitation of the Gardener's Creed followed by the roll call on "How Does Your Butterfly Garden Grow?" and the reading of the minutes by Sue Boettcher, secretary. Maxine Manering reported on the financial status of the club. Jannie Ross gave the Garden Council Report and there was some discussion about the system of points for the Gardener of the Year Award. Red Rose was awarded third place.
Jannie Ross then introduced the speaker for the morning, Sally Williams, who spoke on "Butterflies". Ms. Williams is an RN-BSN who teaches Medical Assisting at Pioneer Technology Center and collects butterflies as a hobby. She is the daughter of Rosalie S. Bolene, a member of the Red Rose club.
She had several cases of Butterflies to illustrate her presentation and distributed informative literature on Butterflies. She spoke of the habitat for butterflies and what they ate and how long they lived. She told of the difference between moths and butterflies and the life cycle of each. She demonstrated her talk with a live pupa she had found in her garden. She also had a tray made from butterfly wings and talked about how many hundreds of butterflies it had taken to make it.
She even told of one moth that was like a mosquito, in that it fed on the blood of humans. She explained the difference between males and females and showed the group how to tell the difference. She had visited two Butterfly gardens and told of how high the humidity in them was and what it felt like to be surrounded by masses of butterflies. In conclusion she invited questions from the group.
This was the last meeting of the year and the next meeting will be in September. Red Rose has five new members and they were welcomed to the group.
So you're getting married one of the important steps you will need to consider is the bridal photograph for the local newspaper. Sometimes there is a charge for using the picture, sometimes only certain sizes will work, sometimes only black and white photos are permitted, sometimes only the picture of the bride is used, sometimes there are deadlines to be followed. Wherever you want the wedding information to be published, it is a good idea to check with the person in charge of such events at your local newspaper.
At the Ponca City News the Lifestyles desk accepts bridal news and has a form for the customers' convenience. Deadlines are distributed with the form and printed frequently in the Lifestyles pages or you may call for information. (580 765-3311)
Wedding information, like any other "news" item is more interesting when it is current. Even though the Lifestyles editor is occasionally referred to as the "scrapbook" editor, she still likes to print the information as soon as possible. A generous deadline of a month for using picture and story with the date and three months for using picture and story has not been changed. The News does not charge a fee to publish your Lifestyles articles.
Photographs seem to be a problem and the News would like to make a few suggestions to help you through a busy time. Your satisfaction is ours also. The portrait of the bride taken before the wedding when all is calm and quiet is an ideal situation for photographer and newspaper personnel. Because we use a computer to size and print pictures we can use a clear, good quality proof or print. The pictures are returned unharmed and the News spends a lot of money in postage each year to return your picture to you safely.
If you are unable to get a suitable "proof" from your photographer before the deadline date plan for a "backup" photo by having a family member or friend take a close-up picture of the bridal couple and perhaps the "snapshot" will be suitable for newspaper reproduction again, check with the Lifestyles Editor. No Polaroids, please.
If you want to write the story about the wedding that is fine, but remember it is subject to editing. Newspaper style rules need to be applied and space is a consideration. The Lifestyles Editor will write the story for you when you provide adequate information. Lifestyles information is published Monday-Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Thursday edition is reserved for gardening and horticulture information. There is a 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline for the Sunday pages.
So you're getting married congratulations and best wishes! Stop by your hometown newspaper and pick up guidelines to help you share the good news!
Bennett Memorial Chapel on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater was the site May 16, 1998 for the wedding of Emily Dawn Moore and Danny Harold Hood. Their double ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. Monty Daffern, minister of the Stillwater Church of Christ. The chapel had also been the setting for the bride's parents' wedding 29 years ago. Parents of the newlywed couple are David and Junelle Moore, 22 Orchard Lane, and Larry and Donna Hood of Willow.
The altar was decorated with two crescent shaped floral arrangements of yellow and lavender alstromeria lilies, yellow Fuji chrysanthemums and large purple chrysanthemums. Braided ficus trees flanked each side of the altar, which was further accented by large Boston ferns, yellow daisy and purple delano chrysanthemums. The chapel was also decorated with yellow and purple chrysanthemums, peace lilies, and white tulle pouf pew bows.
The musical program was played by the bride's aunt, Martha Brickell of Norman. Selections, in addition to the traditional processional and recessional, included "Love Me Tender," "Top of the World," "It's a Wonderful World," "Going to the Chapel," "Can You See the Love Tonight?" and "More."
The bride's gown was ivory satin with a beaded Venice lace removable jacket. It featured a semi-cathedral train with three satin roses and a bow at the back fitted waist. The ivory headpiece was an elbow length veil with blusher secured by a matching satin rose and beads. The bride wore a cameo and pearl brooch belonging to her paternal great-grandmother. She also wore pearl earrings and her pearl bracelet was borrowed from her sister. She carried a cascade of purple lavender monte casinos, yellow enchantment lilies, purple mini carnations, yellow button chrysanthemums, and rainbow asters.
Matron of Honor for her sister was Jennifer Brock of Jenks.
She wore a purple grape satin A-line gown detailed with lace at the shoulders, back and sleeves. The dress had a round neckline, short sleeves, and a long, full skirt. She carried a Colonial arrangement of flowers like those in the bride's bouquet.
Serving his brother as Best Man was Darrell Hood of Stillwater. Ushers were Brad Brickell of Norman and Jared Moore of Broken Arrow, both cousins of the bride.
Hosts for a reception at the fellowship hall of the Stillwater Church of Christ were Annette Priba, Danielle Roper, Keri Ferguson, Lisa Heck, Sara Blumer and Tricia Weber. Assisting were Fae Wells, Reception Coordinator; Carol Maples, June Talbot and Billie Birdwell
Guests were seated at round tables covered with white floor-length, cutwork embroidered cloths and white baskets of english ivy. Yellow, purple, and white helium balloons were tied to each basket. The bride's grandmother, Sue Moore, decorated the tables, toasting glasses, and cake knives.
Following a wedding trip to Disney World in Orlando, Fla.,the couple is residing at1530 W. 6th, Apt. A in Stillwater. The bride is a senior student majoring in elementary education at OSU and the bridegroom is a Systems Analyst for Conoco in Ponca City.
Special guests at the wedding were grandparents of the bride, Tom and Sue Moore of Stillwater, and grandparents of the bridegroom, Harold and Verda Hood of Willow and Willard and Wilma Moore of Medford.
Other out-of-town guests attending were Paul and Rebecca Moore, Tyler and Adam, and James and Kay Moore and Jared, all of Broken Arrow; Josh and Ashley Moore of Searcy, Ark., Martha Brickell, Brad, April, Camila of Norman; David and Jennifer Brock of Jenks; Zearl and Laurie Hood, Hope and Leon; Karen Thompson, Bridget and Nicole of Norman; Rick and Reba Johnston, Evan and Candace of Oklahoma City; Tracy and Sherri Pryor, Austin and Autumn of Fort Worth, Texas; Gail and Patty Moore, Brent and Cory of Deer Creek; Shelly and Wayne Strohman of Wichita, Kan.; Wade and Dena Hood of Booker, Texas; Darren Hood of Willow; Jaclyn Trout of Sayre and Suzi Pippenger of Harrah.
Also Mary and Julie Bockelman of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Todd and Dallas Bell of Little Rock, Ark.; Kevin and Melissa Cansler of Perkins; Shane and Alice Coffman of Edmond; Denise Kruger and Bo Burns of Tulsa. Attending from Ponca City were Bert and Liz Blumer, Sam & Zac; Jim and Peggy Eck; Stan and Jill Johnson and Ben; Paul and Gretchen Priba, Kevin & Annette; David and Dana Davis, Cassey; Kathryn and Keri Ferguson;, Brandy and Amber Westerman; Tricia Weber; and Lisa Heck.
Bridal Showers included one at the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Fellowship Center hosted by Peggy Eck, Gretchen Priba, Jane Balfanz, Lynna Summers, Jan Young, Liz and Sara Blumer. A personal shower was hosted by Carie Pemberton, Autumn Price, and Danielle Roper in Stillwater. A third shower was held at the Willow, Oklahoma Community Center and was hosted by Bea Smith, Jean Owens, Joan Foster, Jonita Babek, Brenda Henderson, Debra Caid, Nelda Smith, Sue Hahn, Fanny Norman, Vada Tidwell, Janis Hodge, and Jewel McMurtry.
Don and Vivian Mertz will soon celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and, in honor of the occasion, the couple's children are hosting a "no-gifts" casual open house in their home 7-9 p.m. June 20, at 81 Stoneridge. An open invitation is extended to all friends and family of the couple to attend.
Don Allen Mertz and the former Vivian Lee Kendall were wed June 30, 1948, in the First Methodist Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. Paul Kendall, cousin of the bride, officiating. The bride's parents, K.K. and Esther Kendall, were then residents of Tonkawa but several years later made Ponca City their home. The bridegroom's parents, H.A. "Jack" and Hattie Mertz, were long-time Ponca City residents.
After service in the U. S. Army Air Corps, Mr. Mertz returned to Ponca City and helped establish Mertz, Inc. He served as president of the international company for many years. He is on the boards of Pioneer Technology Center and Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Oklahoma and is active in the farming and ranching business.
Mrs. Mertz worked for Mertz, Inc. for many years and now devotes her time to the First Baptist Church, of which both are members, assisting in the Sunday School. She also gives of her time to the community, recently serving as co-chairman of the Pioneer Woman Museum fund drive.
The honorees' children are Marilyn Mertz Sharp of Tulsa, Charles Mertz of Irving, Texas and Tom Mertz of Stillwater. The honorees have seven grandchildren.
A September 12 wedding at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City is being planned by Rhonda Lynne Shellhorse and John E. Shiflet III.
Announcement of their engagement and approaching marriage has been made by her parents, Robert Shellhorse of Burleson, Texas, and Mrs. Frances Shellhorse of Oklahoma City. Shiflet is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shiflet Jr. of Ponca City.
Miss Shellhorse is a 1993 graduate of Tuttle High School and a 1997 graduate of Oklahoma State University. She is currently employed as an accountant with Arthur Andersen, LLP in Oklahoma City.
Shiflet is a 1993 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1997 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He is currently employed as a network analyst for Worldcom in Tulsa.
Following a wedding cruise to Cozumel, the couple will reside in Tulsa.
The Conestoga Campers had their potluck dinner-meeting at a Lake Ponca Shelter House on June 1 with 39 members in attendance. Ray Baltrop offered prayer before dinner.
The meeting was opened by Lonnie Wittmer, vice president. The minutes of the May meeting were read and the treasurer's report given by Ray Baltrop, secretary-treasurer.
The May campout was held at Coon Creek with 10 couples in attendance - Kenneth and Carlene Bates, Bud and Anne Fields, Jim and Nadine Hobbs, Clarence and Earlene Logan, John and Vickie Rogers, Pete and Ina Smith, Bill and Phyllis Treadwell from Stillwater, John and Jane Storrusten, Bob and Faye Waldron, and Roy and Verna Wilson.
Friday night the group went to Old Town Restaurant in Kaw City with Herb and Sherry Cable, Charles and Janice McClelland, and Bob and Pat Ford joining them. Saturday night was potluck and guests were the Bates' son, Monte, his wife, and two sons from Oklahoma City.
Sunday service consisted of Earlene Logan on the keyboard; singing led by Verna Wilson, a tape by the Rev. Hance Dilbeck of First Baptist Church, and ending with a songfest.
Sue Viele reported on the accident of a camper friend of the group. Next camp out will be June 19-21 at Pawnee Lake in the Lions Club area campground.
The third quarterly State Family Campers & RVers campout and meeting will be held August 7-9 at Pioneer RV Park, Guthrie; Interstate 35 and Seward Road. Saturday evening's pot-luck will be a Mexican theme and all are asked to bring their favorite Mexican dish and wear South of the Border clothing. The Tulsa Go-Getters will host.
The next Conestoga meeting will be at the campout, September 18-20, at Keystone Lake, Pier 51.
The descendants of Charles L. and Will Miller held a reunion May 25 at Shelter House 3 at Ponca City Lake Park. There were 26 in attendance.
The oldest attendee was Varlo Mitchell with the youngest being Sean Parker, both from Douglas, Kan. Descendants coming the farthest are Lee, Linda, and Brian Coss from Andover, Kan.
Those attending from out of town were Lee, Linda and Brian Coss, Andover, Kan.; Chris, Diana, Tyler and Sean Parker, Douglas, Kan.; Eunice Todd, Douglas, Kan.; and Varlo and Beulah Mitchell, Douglas, Kan.
Attending from Ponca City were Maxine Ross; Don Bryon; Edna Green; Clifford and Hilda Miller; Dorthie Spears; Lee Martin; Ramon and Ruth Thiele and grandson Chris; Fred, Evelyn, Andrew and Daniel Grimes; and Mildred Ross.
Next year's reunion will be held Memorial Day and relatives and friends are invited.
The Singles Network is a social and support organization for single adults who are divorced, widowed or never married. A monthly calendar is mailed to all members and members wish to emphasis that it is not a dating service. Dues are $10 per year.
Interested parties wishing more information may call Betty, 762-9776, or Dorothy, 765-1403. Plans this week include the following.
Sunday, June 14: 6:30 p.m. Discussion group at First Presbyterian Church. Go for snack at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16: 6 p.m. Weiner Roast at Fifth Street Park. Club will furnish the food. Call Betty, 762-9776, so she will know quantity to buy.
Thursday, June 18: 7 p.m. VCR party at Lenora's. Please call her at 767-1417 and bring snacks.
Friday, June 19: 7-9 p.m. Coffee, cake and conversation. Limited parking, so call Betty , 762-9776.
Saturday, June 20: 6 p.m. Eat out at Silver Dollar Cafe on U.S. Hwy 60/Osage.
Jason and Chandra Freeman announce the birth of a daughter at 12:46 a.m. May 17, 1998, in Lawrence, Kan. Alexandra Jade Freeman weighed 6-pounds, 11-ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Rita Stewart of Ponca City, Ted and Susan Freeman of Ponca City, and Marshall and Carol Stewart of Tulsa.
Great-grandparents are Jesse and Ida Stewart of Ponca City, Galen and Liz Madderra of Ponca City, and John and Ray Williams of Anadarko.
Great-great-grandparents are Ivy Hardy of Kildare, and Ray and Ruby Madderra of Ponca City.
Announcing the birth of a daughter, Chelsea Louise, are Steve and Jamie Fugate of Ponca City. She was born at 2:15 p.m. May 20, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, weighed 6-pounds, 9-ounces and was 20 inches in length. She has a brother, Dustin Fugate, 2-years-old.
Maternal grandparents are Joy and Lonnie Strong of Ponca City and Roger Enninga of Newkirk. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Marilyn Fugate of Ponca City.
Great-grandmothers are Wuaneta Enninga of Newkirk and Naomi Crook of Ponca City.
In a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at the First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Ark. May 24, 1998 Tara Elaine Eck became the bride of Ryan Gregory Roussel. The Rev. John Burhorn officiated the double ring vows. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. Gareth Eck of Fayetteville and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Roussel, 2400 Kingston Road. The bride is the granddaughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Eck of Watts and Mrs. Helen Ezell of Fayetteville. Roussel is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Roussel of Baton Rouge, La.
Scripture reader was Elizabeth R. Ezell and programs were distributed by Jessica Ezell, Vanessa Muehler and Sarah Spencer. Attending the guest book were Melissa Ezell Arns, Marianne Ezell and Vicki Ezell. Hannah Elizabeth Bowerman of Fayetteville, Ark., niece of the bride, was flower girl and ringbearer was the bride's nephew, Cody Forrest Ezell of Prairie Grove, Ark.
Music for the wedding was provided by David White, organist; Mike O'Brien and Kristen O'Brien, vocalists; Cecilia Tu , harpist. The families were seated to "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and the processionals were "Trumpet Voluntary" and the Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin." "In This Very Room" was sung as was "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" and "The Lord's Prayer." Recessional was the Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Matron of honor was Lisa Snyder Medders and Maid of Honor was Felicia Giulia Trimarchi. Serving as bridesmaids were Gina Lungaro Cunningham, Stacy Amity Feld, Bethany Ellen Malloy, Ashley Elizabeth Roussel, sister of the bridegroom, and Christine Michelle Travers.
Each attendant wore a designer gown of satin shantung. The ivory bodice was sleeveless and featured a scooped neckline and fabric covered buttons in back and was complemented by a long, gathered willow green skirt. The attendants carried individual bouquets of Anna and Virginia roses.
Corey Michael Roussel of Ponca City served his brother as Best Man and groomsmen were Andrew Timothy Carnahan, Ryan Gareth Eck, Brian Scheyer Ferguson, Michael Dwight Follett Jr., Mark Barrett Plunkett, Armando James Rosell. Ushers were Steven Matthew Brown, Christopher Paul Gramling, Tobin John Smith, Gerard Attilio Trippitelli, Keith Fredrick Williams.
For her wedding the bride selected a designer gown of candlelight silk satin. The fitted bodice was overlaid with Venisian lace and styled with a Basque waistline, cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. Seed pearls and Austrian crystals embellished the scalloped lace medallions and the tightly gathered skirt cascaded into a chapel length train. Her French heeled bridal slippers were fashioned from silk satin and adorned with handworked fabric accents. Her satin clutch dangled from her wrist and she carried a handtied bouquet of blush peonies, Anna roses and Virginia roses with pearled stephanotis and accents of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine and lady's mantle completed with a soft bow of French silk. Her double-tiered, fingertip length veil of silk illusion was highlighted by scattered pearls and secured by a pearl encrusted coronet.
Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the Walton Art Center. Hosts for the occasion were Pam and Randy Andersen, Denise and Heath England, Lorraine and Dennis Brewer and Linda and Paul Pinneo. The newlywed couple entered the reception as the Ozark Highlanders Bagpipers played. Dance music was provided by an area band and harpist was Angela Kun Lu.
Following a wedding trip to Saint Barthélémy, French West Indies, the couple has established a home at 340 Wilton Avenue in Palo Alto, Calif. 94306. The bride's occupation is Public Relations and Journalism and the bridegroom is an attorney at Law with Fenwick and West, LLP.
The Ponca City Christian Women's Club extends an open invitation to all area women to attend a "Hometown USA' luncheon June 17 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club.
"Right in your own Backyard" by Jan Prough, director of the Pioneer Woman Museum will be the special feature. Jan was born in Medicine Lodge, Kan. and graduated as Valedictorian from Midwest Christian College in Oklahoma City. She is married to Hap Prough, who has been minister of Eastern Heights Christian Church for 30 years. They have five children, all graduates from Ponca City High School. Serving as Director of the Pioneer Woman Museum for 20 years has given Jan knowledge of many interesting facts about the local museum, which she will share with those attending, along with the plans for the Grand Opening of the newly expanded facility.
Carol Green will be presenting "Folk Songs" on the piano for the special music. A graduate of Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma State University, Carol was in the first Roustabout group at NOC. Carol has taught music in the Ponca City school system for many years, has private music students, and has been a pianist at several local churches. A native Ponca Citian, Carol and husband Tommy, have three children. Annette Williams will provide the background music.
Donna George, guest speaker, will give reminders of "Where Your Heart Is". As a poet from an early age, Donna began writing and reciting cowboy poetry about eight years ago, appearing on stage at the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and many other cowboy /poetry gatherings and civic functions. Donna is a native of Minnesota and has been married to R. J. George for more than 40 years.
Together they have traveled throughout the United States, including Alaska. They enjoy a family of five children and nine grandchildren, and are settled on a small ranch/farm in rural Washington County near Oglesby, where they raise cattle and horses.
Cost of the luncheon is $8.50. Reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare may be made by calling 762-2151 or 765-9835. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend.
The 77th annual VFW and 73rd Ladies Auxiliary state conventions are being held June 25-28 at the Radisson Inn, Interstate 40 and South Meridian, Oklahoma City. The convention is expecting representatives from 190 VFW posts and 116 auxiliaries in Oklahoma. Thomas L. Kissel, membership director of the VFW of the United States, and Helen Lenehan, past national predient of the Ladies Auxiliary, will be present.
Registration begins 1 p.m. Thursday in the Exhibit Gallery and the Council of Administration (C of A) meetings are at 7 p.m. that evening.
Friday night's awards session will see the presentation, among others, of the most coveted awards, the Scott P. Squyers traveling plaque and the Sara M. Wood Graham plaque to the top post and auxiliary of the year.
Saturday morning will formally open the convention with recognition of groups and organizations and a wide variety of awards presented. Resolutions concerning legislation for the benefit of veterans and their family and pertaining to the defense and security of the country will be considered.
New officers will be installed on Sunday morning with John Dilbeck, Blanchard and Guila Shields expected to head the organization for the coming year. Memorial services will be heal for members who died in the past year.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary are service organizations dedicated to promoting patriotism, helping hospitalized veterans and their dependents, and conducting projects to improve the community.
Jean Brace will speak at the Fibromyalgia Support Group Monday at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Parlor. Brace will present a program on stretching exercises which enhance posture as well as breathing techniques. The group will meet once in July and resume first and third Monday meetings in August.
For further information call Lilly Freeman, 762-9027, or Martha Long, 762-5572.
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows:
Monday, June 15: Hamburgers; oven fried potatoes; lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion; bun with butter; peanut butter cookies.
Tuesday, June 16: Baked ham; buttered carrots; broccoli rice casserole; dinner roll with butter; ice cream.
Wednesday, June 17: Frito chili pie; tossed salad with tomato; corn chips; cinnamon roll with butter; chilled pineapple.
Thursday, June 18: McRibs; buttered mixed vegetables; Mexican coleslaw; bun with butter; oatmeal cake.
Friday, June 19: Fish crispies with tartar sauce; macaroni and cheese; fruit cup with citrus; buttered carrots; cornbread with butter; cookie.
Lynda Elizabeth Bunch and Keith David Stevens were united in marriage in a May 9, 1998 ceremony at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Denny Hook officiated the double ring vows at 7 p.m. Parents of the bride are Jackie and Joseph Baca of Ponca City and the bridegroom is the son of Karen and Warren Rivers of Ponca City and Craig and Pam Stevens of Kechi, Kan. Bridal music was provided by Carolyn Hook and Janelle McDonald attended the guest book.
The bride wore a princess styled gown of white satin designed with a halter neckline embellished with Alencon lace and clusters of seed pearls. The waistline in back was detailed with a large satin rose and her lace veiling was attached to a matching headband. She carried a bouquet of white and antique pink roses tied at the stems with white silk ribbons.
Jenny Hoddy served as Matron of Honor and bridesmaids were Vicki Backman, Brandi Beaver and Kristen Capeheart. Each was attired in a floor length black crepe sheath. The short-sleeved bodice featured a scooped neckline and double keyhole accents in back. The floor length chiffon trains were attached in back by a bow.
Kayla Bunch and Makynzie Stevens were flower girls. They wore matching tea length gowns of white organza with ruffled embroidered organza collars and puffed sleeves. Satin ribbon marked the waistlines and the double layered skirts were trimmed with Victorian lace. Each wore a lace covered headband trimmed with satin roses.
Josh Stevens was the Best Man and groomsmen were Cameron Fleming, Dane Owen and Jason Mabry. Guests were seated by Casey Hess and Matt Hopkins.
A reception was held at the American Legion. Assisting with the event were Kim Guerra, Kim Crandall and Keri Shoff. Guests at the wedding included Louise Brown, Bryan and Mary Lou Shoff from Dewey; Keri Shoff and Josh Olson from Kansas City, Mo., David Brown of Kansas City, Mo. and Ron and Alice Rivers of Katy, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Stevens has established a home at 728 East Albany. She is employed with Home National Bank and he is a recruiter for the Army National Guard.
Forms for engagement, anniversary and wedding announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor. The News requests that the name of a contact person and a telephone number, where they may be reached during business hours, be listed.
The deadline for the Sunday edition for stories with pictures is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted at least 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. Stories submitted prior to one month following the ceremony will usually receive preference in the Sunday edition.
If the photo is a snapshot rather than a professional photograph, it may not be usable. 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 enlarged or reduced as needed. The only exception is some snapshots. Check with the Lifestyles Editor.
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 bleed through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if information submitted is handwritten rather than typed.
Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the "who, what, when, where and how or why"). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story but you may certainly do so if you desire; but be aware that the story is subject to editing.
Items may be mailed, faxed or brought in person to the News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed. Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 765-3311. For further information contact the Lifestyles Editor. For email use lifestyles@poncacitynews.com
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Tami Gingerich and Jason Herr, both of Blackwell, exchanged wedding vows at 7 p.m. on May 23, 1998 at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City. Chad Knappier of Tulsa officiated the double ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Darrell and Robin Gingerich and John and Barbara Herr, all of Blackwell.
For the attendant's processional "Canon in D" was played and the bridal processional was "Trumpet Voluntary." During the service Russell Quirey, soloist and Matthew Quirey, pianist, presented "For You" and "The Wedding Song". Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was used for the recessional. During the reception, Bonnie Bolerjack, pianist, provided the background music.
For her wedding the bride chose a sleeveless A-line white Italian matte satin gown with Venice lace accents embellished with pearls. The gown was styled with an Empire bodice and jewel neckline and featured a detachable semi-cathedral length train attached with a satin rose and pouf bow. The hems of the gown and the train were edged with pearls and matching Venice lace. The waist-length veil of illusion was held by a beaded floral back headpiece, and the bride carried a handkerchief belonging to her great-grandmother, Louise Maudlin. Her cascade bouquet was created from white roses, lilies, stephanotis, and sweetheart roses with ivy and accented with white sheer ribbon.
Vanessa Gingerich of Blackwell, sister of the bride, served as Maid of Honor. She was gowned in a burgundy floor length dress, styled with Empire waist and cap sleeves. Fabric rosebuds topped her satin sash, accenting the back of the gown. She carried a single white rose. Dressed identically to the honor attendant were the bridesmaids, Susan Day-Giger of Braman and Sabrina Herr of Blackwell, sister of the bridegroom. Each carried a white rose.
Garrick Glass of Blackwell was the Best Man and groomsman was Garth Glass of Blackwell. Russell and Brittany Ray, cousins of the bride, lighted the candles, and Shauna Schoepf, cousin of the bride, kept the guest book.
A reception at the Marland Mansion, hosted by Mike and Debbie Quirey, followed the wedding ceremony. Assisting with the event were Jenny Hardin and Shauna Schoepf, cousins of the bride, and Angie Stuever and Jill Colwell.
The newlywed couple resides at 317 North Broadway #5 in Weatherford, Okla. where both are students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The bridegroom is also employed by Southwest National Bank in Weatherford.
Special guests for the wedding were grandparents, Barnie and Thomasina Plott of Phoenix, Ariz., F.E. Schoepf and Dixie Schoepf, both of Haven, Kan. and Marvin and Sue Gingerich of Braman. Louise Maudlin of Blackwell, great-grandmother of the bride, was unable to attend.
W.F. "Bill" and Luella Timberlake, former residents of Ponca City, will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary June 16, 1998. They will spend the day with their family where they reside currently in Chickasha at 3237 California.
The Timberlakes are the parents of Mark and Sue (Timberlake) Stallbaumer of Chickasha and Joe and Lynda (Timberlake) Smith of Tuttle. They are the Grandparents of Ted and Todd Stallbaumer of Chickasha; Garry and Kim Selvey of Mustang; and Spencer and Candy Frazier of Oklahoma City. Great-grandchildren of the Timberlakes are Taylor and Lindsay Selvey of Mustang.
American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 432 met at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse on June 4 for their monthly meeting. Members who had birthdays during the last quarter were honored and the noon meal was a covered dish dinner.
Guest speaker was Katherine Brock from the Moore chapter who works as a staff person with the state office of AARP in Oklahoma City. Katherine is a Registered Nurse who was head of the Emergency Room unit for one of Oklahoma City's largest hospitals and then worked as a Public School nurse in the Oklahoma area.
She reviewed each of the recent changes in Medicare and explained why each of these changes became operational.
There are many people who want to privatize Medicare she said. There is a decided advantage to completely review these changes and see how they serve the elderly before they are implemented Ms. Brock said. One option that will not work is to separate all the low-claim patients from those who are heavy users of all Medicare has to offer. For the long run, continuing research is needed and decisions that affect the future made early enough that the system continues to work without a drastic year to year change in the dues paid for Medicare. A question and answer session followed her talk.
Vice- President F.G. Williams called the meeting to order in the absence of President Dr. Ellis Oster. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and the current treasurer's report given by Treasurer Lottie Etzel.
The July meeting will be at 1 p.m. at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center on West Grand. Guest speaker will be a representative from the Oklahoma Department of Aging. The AARP is an active organization that is concerned with the welfare and adequate representation of people over the age of 50. The local organization extends an invitation to residents to attend the meetings.
Dr. Greg and Carla Sandy of Blackwell have announced the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Lynn, to Kyle Clark Wooderson, son of Steve and Beverly Wooderson of Blackwell.
The couple will marry Aug. 8 in a 7 p.m. ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City. A reception will follow at the Marland Estate Mansion. The couple extends an open invitation to friends and family to attend the wedding and reception.
The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Blackwell High School and will be completing her senior year at Oklahoma State University in the spring of 1999. She is majoring in marketing with a minor in apparel merchandising. She plans to work in the apparel industry.
The prospective bridegroom is also a 1995 graduate of Blackwell High School and will be completing his senior year at Oklahoma State University in the spring of 1995. He has been studying journalism and will graduate with a degree in public relations and a minor in marketing. He plans to pursue a master's degree upon graduation.
An outdoor ceremony at Buffalo Head Prairie Historical Park in Missouri was the setting for the wedding of Sheila Ann Christian of Buffalo, Mo. and Michael Lynn Wood of Ponca City. The double ring vows were exchanged in a 4 p.m. ceremony on May 23, 1998 with the father of the bride, Al Christian, officiating. The father of the bridegroom, Gary Wood, offered prayer before the ceremony.
Coyeatte Ewing sang "When I Fall in Love", "Grow Old Along With Me," and "I'll Always Be Right There," prior to the reading of the vows. The processional was a traditional Wedding March.
The bride was gowned in white satin, styled with a sleeveless bodice, full skirt and chapel length train. Sequins and pearls covered the bodice and the headpiece and veil were accented with pearls. She carried a bouquet of white orchids and roses with baby's breath and ivy.
Twyla Abraham of Omaha, Neb., sister of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. She wore an ankle length gown of lavender and plum satin designed with a sleeveless bodice. Her teardrop bouquet was created from orchids and roses.
Bridesmaids were Lisa Rains of Gallatin, Mo., Michelle Barnhart and Melissa Elia, both of Buffalo, Mo. They were gowned similarly to the honor attendant and carried identical floral arrangements.
Taylor Mayne Abraham of Omaha, Neb., niece of the bride, served as flower girl. She wore an ivory-colored dress accented with lace. Jacob Denham of Vacaville, Calif., cousin of the bride, served as ring bearer.
Scott Abraham of York, Neb. was the Best Man, and groomsmen were Peter Grein and Ronnie Anderson, both of Tonkawa, and Brennon Abraham of Omaha, Neb. Luke Christian, brother of the bride, seated the guests.
Betsy Fisher of Muscatine, Iowa was in charge of the guest book. A reception was held in the Buffalo High School at 5 p.m., hosted by Al and Sherrie Christian. Assisting with the event were Marsha Light of Steelville, Mo. and Jennifer Fessler of Yukon.
Following a wedding trip to Cozumel, Mexico, the couple is residing at 3566 Springwood No. 817 in Ponca City. The bridegroom is employed in the Finance Department at Conoco.
Gary and Debbie Wood hosted the rehearsal dinner at Gene's Rest in Buffalo, Mo.
Marriage vows for Karen Vance and Christian Hedrick were solemnized in a 3 p.m. ceremony May 24, 1998 by Toby Blackstar in an outdoor setting at the home of Jimmie and Stacy LaBlue.
The bride wore a white linen dress styled with an Empire waist and carried a bouquet of daisies, roses, carnations, baby's breath and greenery. Ringbearer was Dillon Vance who carried a pillow made by the bride's mother.
The bride is the daughter of Rose Stevens of Blackwell and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hedrick. John Mangelinx recorded the event on video.
Following a wedding trip to California the newlywed couple resides in Arkansas City, Kan. where both are employed at Rubbermaid.
Among the guests at the wedding were Rose Stevens, John McElroy, Johnny Jones, Dillon Vance, Mr. and Mrs. John Hedrick, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie LaBlue, Mr. and Mrs. John Mangelinx, Robin Peoples, Jamie Mangelinx.
Crown Height Christian Church in Oklahoma City was the setting for the May 16,1998 wedding of Jennifer Ann Jackson and Doug Ray Hasselwander The couple exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Greg Shaw. Musical selections included "Canon in D" and the "Bridal March." Maggie Duncan, soloist, sang "Always" and "The Rose" preceding the ceremony. She also sang "Wind Beneath My Wings" as the family was seated, "Not While I'm Around" as the couple lit the unity candle, and "Married" as the couple left the altar.
Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hixon of Oklahoma City. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Hixon of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Hazel Gebhart of Stroud. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hasselwander of Ponca City and the bridegrooms's Grandmother is Mrs. Sena Postier of Breckenridge.
The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a designer satin gown featuring an off the shoulder neckline with a lace and pearl bodice. The floor length satin skirt was accented with lace inserts and flowed into a cathedral length train. She carried a cascade bouquet of New Zealand calla lilies.
Honor attendants were Catherine Dortch of Houston, Texas, Christy Warden of Oklahoma City, and Shanon Moore of Houston. Bridesmaids were Michelle Vess of Oklahoma City, sister of the bride, and Tami Hasselwander of Edmond, sister of the bridegroom. Serving as junior bridesmaid was Savannah Hixon of Oklahoma City, cousin of the bride. Each wore a floor length dusty rose satin gown styled with a brocade bodice and diamond cut back. Each carried an arrangement of calla lilies and roses.
Flower girls were Melissa Hermanski and Sydney Postier. They were attired in floor length white organza and satin dresses accented with rosebuds at the shoulders and back waist. Ringbearers were Garrett Hermanski and Dylan Postier.
Serving as best man was the bridegroom's father, Ray Hasselwander Groomsmen were Jeff Hermanski and Clint Despain of Oklahoma City, Marty Meyer from Enid, and Cheyenne Cotner, cousin of the bride, from Oklahoma City. Junior groomsman was Cole Hixon of Oklahoma City, cousin of the bride.
Ushers were Brandon Halcomb of Pond Creek and Kevin Postier of Breckenridge, cousins of the bridegroom and Burke Heroman of Baton Rouge, La.
Attending the guest book were Tanya Hart and Tracy Steers, cousin of the bride, both of Oklahoma City.
A reception and dance was held at the Mill Pond. The bride's cake was four basketweaved frosted cakes topped with bouquets of spring flowers. The bridegroom's chocolate basketweaved design cake was topped with chocolate covered strawberries.
The bridegroom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner on the eve of the wedding. Additional parties included showers in Oklahoma City hosted by friends of the bride and in Enid hosted by friends of the groom. A personal shower hosted by the bride's attendants was held in Oklahoma City.
Following a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple has established a home in Oklahoma City where the bride is employed by the Bank of Oklahoma and the bridegroom is owner of Metal Roof Contractors, Inc.
Announcement is being made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Sandy Lu Potter and Shawn Phillips.
The couple will marry July 3 in a 4 p.m. ceremony at the Spring of Hope Chapel in Hot Springs, Ark. in the presence of the immediate families. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Miss Potter, a former Ponca City resident, is the daughter of Bill and Charlene Potter of Oklahoma City and the late Tammy Potter. She is the granddaughter of Boyd and Lu Pendergrass of Ponca City.
Phillips is the son of Dewayne Phillips of Stillwater and Donna Phillips of Broken Bow.
The bride-elect is a 1995 honors graduate of Broken Bow High School. She is currently an honor student at East Central University in Ada where she is majoring in mass communication and speech communication. She is employed parttime at the Ada Public Library.
The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Idabelle High School and is employed with Mid Atlantic Micro in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs J.H. Miller observed their 50th wedding anniversary on May 29. An open house at their home was hosted by their daughters, Vicki Raudibaugh and Fran LaMar, son-in-law, Gary LaMar, and the honorees' nieces and their husbands: Doug and Karen Popejoy, Butch and Peggy Brown and Kelly and Tom Junk.
Jay Miller and the former Dee Higginbatham were married May 29, 1948, in Stephenville, Texas, where they first made their home. Besides Ponca City they have also lived in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Mr. Miller retired after 37 years with Conoco where he worked in the research and development department. Mrs. Miller is retired after several years in retail sales at J. C. Penney, Shoe Land and McClintock's.
They are members of St. Paul United Methodist Church and she is active with Hospice of Ponca City, Inc. as well as various church groups.
Their daughters are Frances Miller LaMar and Vicki Miller Raudibaugh. The Millers have three grandchildren and several step-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lova Wiles recently returned from a cruise on the Yangtze River in China celebrating her 85th birthday. She was accompanied on her trip by her son, Edwin Wiles, associate professor of library science and public services coordinator in the Dulaney-Browne Library at Oklahoma City University.
Highlights of the trip included the Great Wall, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the terra cotta soldiers of Xi'an, the karst formation landscape and Reed Flute Cave in Guilin, and the Children's Palace and Shanghai Acrobats.
Mrs. Wiles was born June 12, 1913, the daughter of Albert and Mary Ann (Dick) Rau of the Lone Jack area of Pawnee County. She graduated from Pawnee High School and later married William "Bill" Wiles, who died in 1938. She was an active member of the Women's Auxiliary of the AFL-CIO International Union, a charter member of the Conestoga Campers chapter of the NCHA, a member of the First United Methodist Church, AARP, PrimeTimers, and still teaches in the Mother's Day Out program of the First Baptist Church.
SUNDAY
Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Guided tours, Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special Tour information, 767-0420.
11th Step AA meeting-open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 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.-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.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067.
Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.
MONDAY
Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.
Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.
Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the First and Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Lily Freeman, 762-9027; Martha Long, 762-5572.
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third.
Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.
Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone welcome. "Hayriders Band."
Simple Steps AA-closed, 12 noon; AA Step Study- closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.
TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Betty Flower, 765-5448.
TUESDAY
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, Marland Mansion Conference Center.
New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).
AA Discussion meeting at 12 noon; AA Big Book Study- closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House. 212 South Third.
Parent Support Group, 6 to 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 non-punitive parenting styles.
Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271 or Ray Moreland, 762-7806.
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
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 Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand.
The Tuesday Review Book Club will meet June 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Neva Onstot, 8 Pecan Place. Each member is asked to review her favorite "Gem."
Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 205 West Hartford. Hours are 6-8 p.m, Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
WEDNESDAY
Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Lifestyles, 5 p.m. Wednesday. Happenings is events this week. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third.
Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 to 12:30 Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome to come discover what Toastmasters is about.
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, 12 noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.
Storytime for 2 & 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.
A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group has been formed to aid veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory at 580 762-7561.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).
THURSDAY
Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South towers, 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Linda 765-7045, 767-5328.
AA Discussion meeting, 12 noon; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House , 212 South Third.
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 on last Thursday of the month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information.
Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.
Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 762-8687 or 765-7996.
Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at 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, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.
Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578.
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.
A Young-At-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, 7-10 p.m. A Snack and Hillbilly night is held the first Thursday of each month. Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band will play.
FRIDAY
Simple Steps AA-open, 12 noon; AA Speaker Meeting - open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third.
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.
SATURDAY
AA Discussion meeting 12 noon. AA Discussion meeting 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.
New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.
Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
Reorganized Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings
at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to "anyone who
desires to stop eating compulsively." For more information call 762-2161
or 765-5958.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Top seeded John Hron and Dale Chapman beat the heat with an early start in the first round of the Ponca City Country Club Matchplay Championship Saturday but will face the hot temperatures and the hot team of John and Tom Green in today's semifinals.
With Hron spraying birdies across the country club course and Chapman helping out on a couple of holes, the two disposed of Don Wallace and Dan Lyhane, 6&5, Saturday.
"We closed them out on No. 13 just as the temperature was going up," Hron said. "It was kinda fun playing before the heat set in."
It was especially fun for Hron, a third-year golfer at Northeastern State College in Tahlequah. He had five birdies in the short round - on holes 3, 6, 7, 10 and 13. Chapman chipped in with winners on Nos. 2 and 12.
That was too much for Wallace and Lyhane.
"We played pretty good and they didn't play all that well," Hron said of the early ending. "It was a combination of those two things."
But things are due to get tougher today as they face the Greens, who also had a shorter first round with a 5&3 win over Rickie Romine and Bill Biernacki.
That foursome is schedule to do battle today starting just before 11 a.m.
"We'll be playing right in the heat of the day," Hron noted.
In the other Championship semifinal today, Phillip Knight and Wade Lessert face J.B. Hron and Bruce Newman. Knight and Lessert topped Chuck Greenwood and Paul Walker 3&1 Saturday while Hron (the elder) and Newman beat back Guy Clark and Jim Self, 4&3.
John Hron admits the heat has bothered him recently.
"I tried to practice earlier in the week, but it got so hot I decided to head for the house."
He apparently didn't need too much practice.
"I've be playing pretty well," he said. "I've been working on my swing, trying to smooth it out and trying to relax."
As with Championship Flight, things went mostly according to Hoyle in most of the other flights.
The big exception was First Flight where Mike Starbuck and Bill Schutte upset top-seeded Lynn Hohensee and Mike Mott, 1-up.
Three of the four matches in that flight went down to the final hole.
RESULTS
PCCC Fourball Matchplay Championship
Championship Flight
John Hron-Dale Chapman d. Don Wallace-Dan Lyhane, 6&5
John-Tom Green d. Rickie Romine-Bill Biernacki, 5&3
Phillip Knight-Wade Lessert d. Chuck Greenwood-Paul Walker, 3&1
J.B. Hron-Bruce Newman d. Guy Clark-Jim Self, 4&3
President's Flight
Rick Cavener-Keni Ray d. Chester Armstrong-Cal Young, 5&4
Tom-John King d. Ed Loosley-Jack Hudack, 4&3
Rick Ladd-Joe Alcott d. Gerald Price-Martin Musgrove, 7&5
Frank Rogers-Jon Yocam d. Tom-Greg Carter, 4&3
First Flight
Mike Starbuck-Bill Schutte d. Lynn Hohensee-Mike Mott, 1-up
Baloo Subramaniam-Paul Hadley d. Jon Hoover-Joe Paden, 1-up
Russ Didlake-Jeff Webster d. Burton Casad-Monte Evens, 1-up
John Williams-Jess Haynes d. Paul Northcutt-Clyde Becker, 6&5
Second Flight
Don Bouldin-Bill O'Conner d. Jerry Wimberley-George Dickinson, 3&2
Bill Greenfield-Byron Brandt d. Doyle Worstell-Don Niemann, 4&3
Don Thorson-John Simons d. Tom Rigdon-Steve Pulley, 5&4
Lee Pappan-Jim Fuller d. Wendell Wilkins-Dewell Brown, 3&2
Clint Sodowsky
Pitcher
Arizona Diamondbacks
Former Ponca City Wildcat Clint Sodowsky continues to fare better on the road than at the Diamondback's new home.
Through Friday's game, Sodowsky - a middle reliever - is 1-3 on the season with an ERA of 5.91. He has appeared in 24 games and pitched 32 innings.
Sodowsky has allowed 22 runs, 21 earned, giving up 17 walks and striking out 20.
But oddly enough, Sodowsky's ERA on the road is 4.34, compared to 8.10 at the Bank One Ballpark. He has pitched 12 innings at home and 18 innings at foreign fields. He has struck out 7 at home and 13 away and given up 13 runs at home compared to 9 away.
Craig Poet
Golfer
Canadian Pro Tour
Ponca City golfer Craig Poet has failed to make the cut in his first three appearances on the Canadian Golf Tour this season.
This is Poet's second time around on the Canadian Tour and is struggling a bit.
He has a 70-76-146 in the tour-opening Payless Open, missing the cut by just two strokes. In the BC Tel Open he shot 74-76-150 and was eight shots away from continuing to play.
In this week's Telus Open in Calgary, Poet was 76-77-153.
In nine events last season, Poet had a stroke average of 72.19. His best finish was 19th in the CPGA Championship.
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
There's something lurking beneath the surface of Kaw Lake that shouldn't - by most accounts - be there.
Trout.
Rainbow trout, to be exact.
The latest was caught in Pioneer Cove June 4th by Imajean Seifert of Bluff City, Kansas. Seifert was trolling when the wandering, foot long salmonoid took a fancy to her shiny silver Castmaster. It wasn't until she pulled the fish onto her pontoon boat that she and her husband, Galen, realized it wasn't your typical spiny-finned murky-water lake fish.
"She didn't know what it was," says Galen. "But I did. At the time, actually, I thought maybe it wasn't that unusual."
Unusual though it was, it wasn't the first.
"Somebody caught one below the dam, about 10 years ago," says Bill Wentroth, fisheries technician for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. "It could survive in the cold water that releases from the bottom of the lake."
Rainbow trout, which can't survive in water temperatures above 70 or so degrees, are known to propagate in only one spot in Oklahoma, in the Illinois river below cold, deep Tenkiller lake. The White River in Arkansas also sustains a trout population of some number, as do several rivers in Missouri. None come anywhere near Kaw Lake, which is fed - mostly - by the Arkansas River.
And while not exactly the cool, crystalline waterway most self-respecting trout prefer, the Arkansas is the route Seifert's catch had to have used.
"That trout could have come from anywhere along the Arkansas watershed," he says, indicating an area that encompasses thousands of square miles from far northwestern Colorado to here. "But my guess is that it came from somewhere in Kansas. There are some city impoundments they stock with trout up there to use for wintertime fishing. After a big rain, a trout could have escaped and made its way down here."
The only question that still remains, then, is whether or not it's time to trade in your crappie rigs for a fistful of Woolly Buggers. Could Kaw Lake become a mecca for creel-toting, wader-wearing fly fishermen?
"There might be a couple more in there," says Wentroth. "There's no way to know. But if there are they'll all be dead when the water warms up a little more."
So if you want one, hurry. And be patient.
HERSHEY TRACK RESULTS
Girls 9-10
50 Meter Dash - Aneisha Chambray, 8.22
100 Meter Dash - Aneisha Chambray, 16.45
200 Meter Dash - Kanet Morgan, 41 67
400 Meter Dash - Allison Steele, 1:33.07
Softball Throw - Katie Busby, 69-0
Standing Long Jump - Aneisha Chambray, 5-7
Girls 11 -12
100 Meter Dash - Jenna-Lyn Piel ,15.53
200 Meter Dash - Jenna-Lyn Piel, 33.30
400 Meter Dash - Abby Williams, 1:31.87
800 Meter Run - Chelsie Baldwin, 2:55.55
Softbal Throw - Abby William, 82-3
Standing Long Jump - Jenna-Lyn Piel, 6-5
Girls 13-14
200 Meter Dash - Jamie Prado, 28.56
Standing Long Jump - Jamie Prado, 7-0
Boys 9 -10
50 Meter Dash - Raymundo Sandoval, 8.87
100 Meter Dash - John Nimmo, 15.67
200 Meter Dash - Jason Pitts, 33.15
400 Meter Dash - John Nimmo, 1:18.95
Softball Throw - John Nimmo, 114-1,
Standing Lohn Jump - Shawn Jimenez and Dustin Walls, 5-7
Boys 11-12
100 Meter Dash - Mark Chaney, 14.62
200 Meter Dash - Cory Behara, 30.75
400 Meter Dash - Daniel Nimmo, 1:19.65
800 Meter Rub - Justin Walker, 3:32.45
4x1OO Meter Relay - Marcel Miller, Rory Sharpe, Ryan Miller, Aria Lieb, 1:07.38
Softball Throw - Rory Sharpe, 118-4
Standing Long Jump - Daniel Nimmo, 7-3
Boys 13 -14
100 Meter Dash - Anton Moore, 14.19
200 Meter Dash - Eugene Phillips, 27.31
800 Meter Run - Aaron Brooke, 2:34.02
4x1OO Meter Relay - Anton Moore, Eugene Phillips, Aaron Masters, John Coburn, 57.83
Softball Throw - Aaron Brooke, 184-4
Standing Long Jump - Aaron Masters 7-6
PCCC-WGA
The Ponca City Country Club Women's Golf Association will hold its Ladies Day play Tuesday.
In law week's in-flight, low gross play, Julie Alles took first place in Championship flight with Diana Mills second.
President's Flight
1 - JoAnn Morgan
2 - Margaret Steinberger
A Flight
1 - Nada Fetrow
2 - Dorothy Loosley
B Flight
1 - Del Kotarski
2 - Mac Bradley
C Flight
1- Billie Conley
2 - Lynn Bowker
9-Hole
Low Net
1 - Alice Evens
2 - Marilyn Tharp.
Wednesday Evening Ladies
Tournament
Low Net
1 - Lana Jones
2 - Mary Murray
3 - Sandy Powers
Closest To Hole #6 - Cheryl Fletcher and Louise Abercrombie
Closest To Hole #8 - Powers
Backwell Tournaments
The Blackwell Municipal Course will hold a U.S. Open Pick-A-Pro Tournament June 20-21 and a Father's Day Scramble June 21.
The entry fee for both tournaments is $20.
In the Pick-A-Pro Tournament players may play at their own times on Saturday but must play before 3 p.m. Sunday.
The Father's Day Scramble will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start Sunday.
To enter, call the pro shop (580-363-1228)
The 1998 Wildcat baseball camp is set to start Monday, with a few spots still available to interested campers.
A baseball camp and a pitching camp are offered, for players ages 7-15. Both camps run from Mon-Fri, with the baseball camp running from 8-11:30 a.m., and the pitching camp running from 1-3 p.m.
Registration Monday begins at 7:45 a.m., and 12:45 a.m.. Baseball Camp is $60, while pitching camp is $45.
Both camps will be under the direction of Wildcat assistant coaches Mark
Huster and Mike Gronigan. For more information, call Huster at 762-3027.