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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, July 16, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALPC Dancers to Kid National Finals PC Dancers to Kid National FinalsDancers from the Ponca City area have qualified for the American Kid National Finals the week of July 17 in Branson, Mo. Contestants will be performing at Silver Dollar City in the Opera House Theatre with the awards ceremony in the Country Tonight Theatre. The dancers qualified to compete at nationals after competing in the state finals held recently at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa. Over 300 acts were judged in the three-day competition. Gymnastics Jesters from Kem’s Gym, coached and choreographed by Bill and Suzanne Kem and Sandra Harris, were awarded gold with honors with a perfect score and received the Grand Champion award. Members of the team were Melissa Bacher, Cari Cashon, Kristen Kepka, Jordynn Martin, Mica Havens, Eric Chambray, Cassidy Ladd, Alexis Morris, Stephanie Kline, Rachael Vinyard, Paige Klinger, Paula Krueger, Courtney Landis, Lauren Blakeburn, Krystal Gulley, Ashley Stuever, Elisa Massey, Lacey Allen, Casey Cashon, Amanda Myers, Janna Nesbit and Abby Fruits. Radicals for Christ, a dance trio from the Inciardi School of Dance and coached by Suzanne Kem, also received gold with honors with a perfect score. They were named Dance Champions in the “Dance Other” category. The trio includes Casey Durbin of Winfield and Eric Chambray and Melissa Arambula of Ponca City. Three additional dance groups from the Inciardi School of Dance will be traveling to Branson this week. Four Babes and a Guy won a gold rating and a first place in the five and under tap division. Members are Brittney Barhamm, Cari Cashon, Marissa Ellis, Jordynn Martin and Zachary Mauk. Also competing will be the Brown Derby Chicks whose members are Melissa Bacher, Casey Cashon, Sarah Holmes, Evan Jordan, Ashley Payne and Mackenzie McDaniel, and the Rockin’ Robins comprised of Alisa Parks, Jessica Hisey, Evan Jordan, Melissa Bacher, Casey Cashon, Danielle McConnell and Lacey Allen. American Kids began in Oklahoma by its founder Dr. Dale Smith in 1982. His many years in the performance and education arena have brought alliances and cross-promotional partnerships with many entertainment people and places. American Kids is the “little league of entertainers,” giving young entertainers a chance to grow in their talent gifts and share them with others. Kay County Girl Scouts Have a New HomePonca City Girl Scouts have been participating in the Bluestem Council Capital Campaign for the purpose of purchasing a new program building which would provide meeting space for Girl Scout troops, training space for adults, office space for employees, plus a Girl Scout Library and a Girl Scout store. In the mid-1980s, the Girl Scouts in Kay County were part of another, now defunct Girl Scout Council, and had dwindled in numbers to less than 75 members. The Ponca City Service unit requested to join the Girl Scouts — Bluestem Council, headquartered in Bartlesville, and have been growing steadily ever since. Currently there are over 500 Girl Scouts registered in Kay County. The current office space in Ponca City is approximately 600 square feet and is not suitable or adequate to serve the growing Girl Scout population. The seed money for purchase of a building began when the Girl Scouts received money from the D.I. Kelly Estate. Another wonderful gift was a grant received from an anonymous contributor. The Kay County Capital Campaign began in earnest in Kay County in January 2000. Diana Mills and Marilyn Andrews were the co-chairs for this project. Eric Kurtz and Suzi Lenhart were the Bluestem Council board members representing Kay County who participated in the local campaign. All funds raised in Kay County as a part of this campaign will be placed in an endowment to operate and maintain the building and provide services and programs for the Kay County Girl Scouts. The Bluestem Board had found a building on North Union that would have been quite adequate for the needs of Kay County currently and for the future. They had placed a down-payment on this building when it was apparent that there would be sufficient funds to purchase it. This building would be the “future home” of Kay County Girl Scouts of the Bluestem Council. However, there were additional surprises in the future! In February, the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church guided through the leadership of Diana Mills, planned a Cookie Creations contest making recipes which used at least one kind of Girl Scout Cookies as an ingredient. Pam Oster, an active member of First Methodist Church, was making several batches of dessert for the event. Her husband, Dr. Ellis Oster, was curious about the purpose of all the dessert making. Pam told him that the Girl Scouts needed an office in Ponca City and the UMW was trying to help raise funds toward that goal. This planted a seed in Dr. Oster’s mind. A few weeks later, Pam contacted one of the board members to see if the Girl Scouts would be interested in being gifted the Oster Medical Arts building on Fairview for their future office! What an incredible gift! The building has 5,000 square feet, space for all the needs given above plus a large amount of parking space. The benefits include a wonderful grassy area behind the building, a covered deck, two storage sheds, close proximity to the hospital and is centrally located. The Girl Scouts will move-in to the building mid-2002 when the present lease expires and renovations are completed. Dr. Oster retired from the medical profession in 1996. He holds degrees from the University of North Dakota and the University of Illinois. He specialized in Family Medicine and in 1985 completed a residency in Radiology at the University of Utah. Dr. Oster has been involved in First United Methodist Church, AARP, American Legion and has served on the boards of St. Joseph’s Medical Center and the Oklahoma State Medical Association. He and Pam have been married for 23 years. They have two sons in college, Andrew, a senior at the University of Oklahoma and CJ, a second semester Junior at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Pam Oster is a radiation therapy tech and has worked at both University Hospital in Oklahoma City and St. Joseph’s Medical Center. The Girl Scouts of Kay County and Bluestem Council want to most graciously thank Pam and Dr. Oster for this most generous gift! It will serve girls and leaders for many years to come. Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council is a member of the Ponca City United Way. For more information, contact the Kay County Girl Scout headquarters (580) 762-9616 or 1-800 457-GIRL. Omniplex Program for Kids Slated Saturday at HutchinsKids will be in for a shock when the Oklahoma City Omniplex program, “Electricity!” comes to Ponca City. Sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, this program will be featured in two shows Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Hutchins Memorial. Tickets are free and can be picked up at any Pioneer Bank location before the Saturday event. “Last year we added a children’s program to our summer lecture series,” said Michele Jean, marketing director, Pioneer Bank and Trust. “A representative from the Oklahoma City Zoo was here with a wonderful program featuring live animals and we had an overwhelming response. “This year, we decided to have two shows and distribute free tickets to guarantee a seat for everyone. We encourage people to pick up tickets at either the main bank, the motor bank or Pioneer Bank of the Osage and hope that we’ll have a great crowd at both events on Saturday,” Jean concluded. The programs will be presented by Tim Curry, Omniplex educator, who will bring his electric personality and exciting gizmos and whizbangs to demonstrate electricity’s powerful properties. According to Curry, at both shows participants will try to break the record for the number of people who can pass a static shock; peoples’ hair will stand on end and light will appear to bend. Omniplex is Oklahoma’s amusement park for the mind, featuring over 10 acres of museums and attractions all under one roof. The hands-on science exhibits, space artifacts, vintage aircraft, art and cultural galleries, botanical gardens, planetarium and the new OmniDome Theater keep visitors of all interests and ages entertained and enlightened. The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum and the Red Earth Indian Center are also located at Omniplex. Work Session Slated Monday By City OfficialsPonca City’s board of commissioners are scheduled to meet for a work session on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Public Safety Center’s commission chamber, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. The board has several items listed on its agenda for the session. One of the items is to discuss the outcome of the city’s compliance verification audit of cable television permit fees. The audit was performed by Lewis and Associates, an audit firm out of Hollywood, Fla. During the audit, the firm discovered Cable One had underpaid the city $51,342 in fees. Since Cable One has not remitted payment, the board is also expected to discuss their options. City attorney Kevin Murphy will also be in attendance at the meeting. Commissioners will also listen to a presentation by Jim Barnett on the current status of the city’s groundwater rights associated with the existing water well field and surface water rights for Lake Ponca and Kaw Lake. According to information provided by the city, the regulations that govern water rights require that anyone possessing water rights must use them within a designated (reasonable) period of time or they will lose them. The purpose of the rule is to prevent tying up water rights not needed, thus restricting use for those that really need them. If the board decides it is time to begin the utilization of the water rights for Kaw Lake, it will require the installation of a line to Kaw Lake from the Water Treatment Plant, along with some modifications to the Water Treatment Plants. The cost associated with these improvements will need to be incorporated into the proposed capital improvements plan. The board will also listen to an update from Vicki Graves, Main Street chairman, regarding the future direction of Main Street. First United Methodist Will Host Tonkawa Community Blood DriveTONKAWA — Area residents are urged to donate blood at a community blood drive hosted by First United Methodist Church of Tonkawa. The Oklahoma Blood Institute will set up in the Fellowship Hall at the church on Tuesday, July 18 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is located at 410 East Grand Avenue, Tonkawa. This drive is very important because there is a critical shortage of blood across our country. The Oklahoma Blood Institute has been able to meet patient needs in the hospitals that they service, but blood supply reserves are very low. The current shortage is caused mainly due to the fact that summer is always a difficult time to get donors in and also because we have seen an increase in the amount of blood being used by patients. It is very implortant that people become educated about the shortage. All blood types are needed, but O+ (the most common type) and O— (the universal red cell donor) are in very high demand at this time. “What better gift could you give to another person, than the “gift of life,” said Pixie Rowland, manager of the Oklahoma Blood Institute Ponca City Center. “We are looking forward to being in Tonkawa for this community blood drive and hope that many people will want to help local patients by donating blood. We appreciate the help that Dr. Brian Kovacs and First United Methodist Church are giving us in support of our vital blood program.” In order to be a donor, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh 105 pounds and be in relatively good health. There are many misconceptions as to who can and who cannot donate blood. It depends a lot on certain medications you may be taking, certain illnesses that you may have had, and various foreign countries you may have visited. Much of the deferral information has changed over the years. It is important that donors eat a good meal and drink extra fluids before donating. Anyone with questions about whether or not they can donate, or about blood donation, in general, may call the OBI Ponca City Center at (580) 762-9488. In addition to helping local patients, all donors will receive checks on temperature pulse, blood pressure, iron and cholesterol levels. OBI offers prostate-specific antigen blood testing for men at a fee of $15 for donors and $20 for those unable to donate. All donors will also receive the latest OBI T-shirt, “You Toucan Give Blood.” The Oklahoma Blood Institute is an independent, regional, not-for-profit blood collection center with locations in Oklahoma City, Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Lawton, Ponca City and Tulsa. They supplied all of the blood for the 1995 OKC bombing, as well as for the 1999 OKC tornado. OBI is the exclusive supplier of all blood products for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center and the Outpatient Surgery Center in Ponca City. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. Today Good Ole Okie Flying Society Miniature Air Show, giant scale radio-controlled model aircraft, GOOFS Field, south of Lake Road on Pecan Road. Dog Bath and Dip, 1 to 4 p.m., Pioneer Motor Bank, $6 donation, fund raiser for Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc., for more information call 762-7360. Monday Ponca City Senior Center Computer Information and Planning Session, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, come for more information or to register for classes, open to all interested area seniors. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, call Lori White, 767-1668 for additional information. Tuesday Library Program Storytimes for ages 4-7, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., Baby Elephant Walk, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Saddlebag Lunch Series What’s This Horseshoe Worth?, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Lydie’s Carriage House, Marland Estate. KLVV 88.7 FM presents a touring production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, 7 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets go on sale July 6, call 767-1400 for more information. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. Wednesday Library Program Storytimes for ages 2-3, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Baby Elephant Walk, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Thursday Library Summer Reading Club Program for 8 years and older, Raise the Titanic, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. Friday Historic Preservation Advisory Board, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commission Room. Saturday Electricity! a special kids’ program by Oklahoma City’s Omniplex, two presentations, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, North Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, free tickets available at Pioneer Bank and Trust. Third Annual Ponca City Noon Lions Club Auction, 5-8 p.m., Moose Lodge, tickets $8 at the door, or from any Lions Club member. July 24 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. July 25 Library Program Storytimes for ages 4-7 Mouse Around, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Saddlebag Lunch Series The Rhyming Cowboy, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. Ponca City Senior Center Senior Crafts, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, come and bring your ideas and be ready to craft and have fun. Drug Store 2000 Committee, 4 p.m., United Way of Ponca City, 205 North Second Street, public welcome, for more information call 765-2476. July 26 Library Program Storytimes for ages 2-3 Mouse Around, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room. July 27 Library Summer Reading Club Program for 8 years and older, Traveling in Style, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force, 6:30 p.m., United Way of Ponca City, 205 North Second Street, public welcome, for more information call 765-2476. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in Cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. July 28 District 17 Child Abuse Prevention Task Force, noon, Western Sizzlin’, 1209 East Prospect Avenue, public welcome, for more information call 765-2476. Senior Bingo! 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, come join us for fun, refreshments and prizes. August 1-5 Grand National Motocross Championships, Jack Blevins Motocross Track, West Prospect Avenue. August 15 Community Town Hall Meeting to discuss senior related issues for all area seniors as well as caregivers, light meal 5 p.m., panel discussion 6 p.m., 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, hosted by area Senior Task Force agencies. August 16 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. August 16-19 101 Wild West Rodeo, 8 p.m., 101 Ranch Rodeo Arena, West Prospect Avenue at North Ash Street. YMCA of Ponca City Blessed With Outstanding VolunteersThis is the fourth in a series of articles detailing the 17 United Way agencies. The YMCA is one of the world’s largest volunteer-based organizations. YMCA programs are a crucial element in building strong kids, strong families and a strong community. This would not be possible without the leadership and efforts of many volunteers. The YMCA of Ponca City has been truly blessed with outstanding volunteers over the past 45 years. However, the involvement of one volunteer in particular over the past two and a half years has gone far beyond his basic role of board member. Joe Rothbauer joined the YMCA board of directors in 1997 and served as president in 1998 and 1999. He has promoted the YMCA mission, provided leadership and supported efforts to make the YMCA more kid- and family-friendly. During Rothbauer’s term as president, membership more than doubled, debt was reduced, and a successful capital campaign was held to renovate and update the facilities. Rothbauer has also provided the leadership and a lot of the elbow grease necessary for the construction of a skate park, climbing wall, new front desk and a handicap ramp. Improvements were also made in the weight room, aerobic room and gym. He is currently serving as chairman of the Building Committee and continues to spend numerous evenings and weekends planning and seeing projects through to completion. Rothbauer would be the first to admit that it took a strong and committed board of directors to accomplish all that has been done in the last couple of years. Current members include Ron Stevens, president; Judith Daniels, vice president; Joe Rothbauer, past president; Kevin Karpe, treasurer; Delores Pickens, secretary; Larry Atteberry, Earl Ball, Don Dickerson, Jim Highfill, Rick Karner, Ann Kinsinger, Bryan Lake, Ed Light, Ron McGee, Mike Mott, Lori Nuzum, Vince O’Brien, Robert Palmer, Mary Anne Potter, Ruth Ritter, Janet Taber, Gary Watters, Janet White and Wes Young. In addition to serving on the board of directors, there are many opportunities for service with the YMCA. Some of the roles volunteers fill include serving as a mentor in the Y-Pals program, working with children in After School and Day Camp programs, coaching one of the youth sport teams, providing supervision during special events, teaching swimming and water safety, instructing exercise classes and many more. As a United Way member agency, the YMCA teams up with other agencies to provide programs and services to the entire community. Anyone interested in helping the YMCA build strong kids, strong families and a strong community can contact Kelly Kay at 765-5417. New PTC Boss Glad First Week Is Behind HimBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor His first week is finally history. New Pioneer Technology Center superintendent Dr. Doug Major, who began his duties Monday, plans to embrace the future ... but, he had to get that first week behind him. “I really enjoyed my first week,” Major said. “I met with several community groups and received a lot of positive feedback regarding PTC. I think the positive feedback will lead to a bright future.” He had his first staff meeting this past Wednesday. “I asked them if they had questions about me, or about what happened at PTC the last few months. The staff members in attendance all concentrated on the future and didn’t look back,” he said. Major assumed his new duties following a turbulent five months at PTC. Former superintendent Dr. Sally Downey and two board members resigned after the contract of assistant superintendent Dr. Janet Cox was not renewed. The changes at the top occurred in the midst of allegations of heavy-handed management tactics directed at Downey and Cox in the form of a petition. Its existence was revealed in late January by The Ponca City News. Following Downey’s resignation, Bruce DeMuth served the past three months as interim superintendent and helped guide the educational center through a “period of healing.” Assured by his staff that the past is indeed the past, Major expressed hope for the future. “I met with the administrative team and we are recommending an interim staffing plan,” the new superintendent explained. “I think there are a few positions we need to add immediately. I also plan to get input from staff members, students and the community to determine long-range plans for PTC,” he said. Among future goals for PTC is the addition of new programs. “I think we need to add more secondary and adult programs. We have the capability to offer more,” Major said. He also believes more input is needed from local businesses and industries. “Our quality has been good, but we need to expand more,” he said. Board president Larry Buck said the board was pleased with Major’s first week. “We’re happy to have him. He brings a lot of experience to the job. Under his direction, we’re hoping to improve course offerings and enhance them,” Buck said. DeMuth, who took over in late April, concentrated on the healing process. “I think the healing has started,” Major said. “There’s a lot of excitement with our staff. I’ve had no discussions with staff members about what’s happened in the past.I think it’s in the best interest of the community to look ahead at what Pioneer Tech can offer in the future.” Buck echoed Major. “I believe the healing started with Bruce and that corner has been turned. Doug will continue to work with staff and clients to create an even greater school,” he said. Major indicated there were no immediate plans to hire a new assistant superintendent. “I probably need more time to assess the situation and look at the structure. I want to have direct contact with our programs. I think the best way to do that is not have an assistant superintendent in the middle,” he said. Overall, Major said he has been impressed with the community’s support. “Everyone has such positive things to say about Pioneer Tech. It’s a nice feeling to know that so many people care,” he said. Lathers Seeks District 2 Commissioner’s OfficeCurtis Lathers, Democrat, has filed for District 2 Kay County Commissioner, the post currently held by Wayne Leven. Lathers, 42, says he views the county commissioner position as a work and a job to be done, not an office to be held. “I will devote the time needed and prioritize each and every job,” he stated. Lathers has managed an agricultural business for the past 22 years in Kay County and has developed a custom work operation. According to him, his line of work has provided training, people skills, budget planning and management experience. Lathers contributes his success to being sincere and honest with people. “My past experiences have taught me to listen well to the concerns and input of others,” he explained. “In my community service and family obligation, I have a proven record of responsiveness, dedication, efficiency, and accountability. If elected, I will put these qualities to work for the tax payers of Kay County,” he said. Lathers has been married 24 years to wife Charlene. They have two children: Jake, 20, and Jill, 18. He and his family are active members of the Mt. Hope Methodist Church. Lathers is involved with community services, fair association, FFA, and has been a active contributor to his children's activities in the past 20 years. Fifth Person Charged in Connection with MurdersBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Everett L. “Red” Davis, the father of accused murderer Randy Wade Davis, was formerly charged Friday afternoon in connection with the July 5 double homicide of an elderly Ponca City couple. The 64-year-old man was charged in district court as an accessory after the fact in the murders of Warren David Little Cook, 76, and Julia Bear, 61. It brings to five the total of people formerly charged in the case. Also accused of murder is Edward Bruce Primeaux, 53, of Ponca City. His common-law wife, Velma G. Roberson, 67, and step-son, Billy G. Roberson, 23, both of Ponca City, are charged as accessories after the fact. Little Cook and Bear were found stabbed to death in their home at 812 North Pine Street on July 6. A neighbor found their bloody bodies that morning and called 911. Police believe the older Davis, arrested Thursday morning, helped his 30-year-old son conceal evidence in the case. Both the younger Davis and Primeaux were formerly charged last week with two counts of first degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit a robbery by force and fear. According to court documents, the younger Davis told police last week that he accompanied Primeaux to the home to get money. Supposedly, Primeaux told Davis that Little Cook was going to give him the money or that he would take it. Davis told investigators they were let in by Bear, and Primeaux and Little Cook started to argue over the money. According to the affidavit, Primeaux saw a brown envelope between the arm and cushion of an easy chair and took it. Little Cook protested and tried to get it back from Primeaux, but Primeaux stabbed him. The affidavit states that Davis said Primeaux prevented Little Cook’s escape and stabbed him several times in the abdomen. Primeaux then stabbed Bear in the abdomen. Davis stated he, himself, used his father’s ceremonial butcher knife to stab Bear multiple times in the abdomen. For his share, Davis received $50 — money he used to buy beer. Afterward, Davis said he went to the home he shared with his father — 612 West Hazel Avenue — and put his bloody clothes in a box in his bedroom. In a separate affidavit, Davis — after being shown a photo of the knife recovered during a search of his residence on July 8 — identified his father’s knife as the weapon he had used in the killings. The document cites that after the murders, Davis gave the murder weapon back to his father when he returned home and told him what happened. His father proceeded to yell at him, so he left with his brother. His father warned him to be quiet about what happened. The elder Davis also tried to establish an alibi for his son by telling police he was fishing with some friends at the time of the murders, according to the affidavit. Police believe Primeaux returned to his home and enlisted the help of his common-law wife and her son in destroying evidence. Police found Primeaux’ bloody and partially burned clothing at the Kaw Lake McFadden Cover area. Police also believe he discarded one of the murder weapons in the waters at the cove. Registration Deadline July 28 To Vote in Aug. 22 PrimariesJuly 28 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 22 primary election, Kay County electionboard secretary Carol Stafford stated in a press release. Stafford said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 18 years old may apply to become registered voters. The opportunity applies to people who have never been registered to vote before or who are not currently registered in the county of their residence and persons who are registered but who need to change their registration information. They may apply to register or to change name, address, or political affiliation by filling out and mailing an Oklahoma Voter Registration Application form in time for it to be postmarked no later than midnight July 28. Stafford said that applications postmarked after that time still will be accepted and processed, but the applications will not be approved until after Aug. 22. The county election board responds in writing to every person who submits an application for voter registration. The response is either a Voter Identification Card listing the new voter's precinct number and polling place location or a letter that explains the or reasons the application for voter registration was not approved. Stafford said that any person who has submitted a voter registration application and who has not received a response within 30 days should contact the county election board office. Oklahoma Voter Registration Application forms are available at the county election board office located at the courthouse, 201 South Main in Newkirk, and at all post offices and public libraries in the county. Stafford said that applications also are available in the following locations in Kay County: Blackwell Tag Agency, III West Oklahoma, Blackwell; Newkirk Tag Agency, 101 North Main, Newkirk; Ponca City Tag Agency, 2101 North Fourteenth, Ponca City; Tonkawa Tag Agency, 100 East Grand, Tonkawa. Cowboy Collectibles Topic Of Saddlebag Lunch SeriesAlmost everyone has something “western” squirreled away — a Tom Mix handkerchief, an old bull whip, an old dented coffee cup reportedly from an 1880s cattle drive. But are they worth anything? Are they really collectible? The third in Pioneer Bank’s Saddlebag Lunch Series is entitled, “What’s This Horseshoe Worth?” It will feature Don Reeves, curator of cowboy collections at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. With a master of arts degree in anthropology from the University of Oklahoma, Reeves is responsible for the cowboy material, culture, and ranching heritage displays. He will bring items from the Hall of Fame’s collection, talk about their value and discuss the difference between what’s collectible for a museum versus an individual. Recently, Reeves completed serving as historical consultant to Kurtis Production, Inc., of Chicago. “The Real Cowboy: Portrait of an American Icon,” was the result, a two-hour documentary that premiered the first week in June on the History Channel. He has authored numerous articles for Persimmon Hill, publication of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and two pieces on Native American basketry for the Museum of the Red River in Idabel. Reeves is an active member of several museum and western history organizations and has recently completed overseeing construction and development of the “Gallery of the American Cowboy,” an 8,000 square-foot exhibition in the new west wing of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is located in Oklahoma City and is home to numerous galleries and permanent displays, an events center and special hands-on area for children. The “Prix de West Invitational Exhibition,” featuring the art of members of the Cowboy Artists of America, can be seen through Sept. 10. The current series of lunch programs will run through the end of July. The final program will feature a poetic treatment of life as a cowboy by Oklahoma’s Poet Laureate, Joe Kreger. This week’s program will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch, with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests. Seating is limited, so participants are encouraged to come early. A special program for children entitled “Electricity!” will be presented by Tim Curry of the Oklahoma City Omniplex this Saturday, July 22, at Hutchins Memorial, Fifth and Overbrook. There will be two shows, one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 12:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available at Pioneer Bank and Trust. Summer Feeding ProgramPonca City Public Schools will offer a Summer Feeding Program for all kids ages one through 18. Breakfast and lunch will be offered at no cost. Places available are Salvation Army Community Center, 711 South Third, for breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m., West Middle School for lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Liberty Elementary for lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Tuesday — Breakfast burrito or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Wednesday — Waffles with syrup or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Thursday — Pop tarts or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Lunch Monday — Hot pockets, corn, raisins, cinnamon apples, Oreos or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Tuesday — Egg and bacon biscuits, tater tots, fruit, raisins or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Wednesday — Corn dogs, mixed vegetables, fruit, raisins, cake or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Thursday — Burrito with cheese sauce, fruit, apple slime, refried beans, salsa, raisins or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Friday — Cheeseburger, lettuce and tomato slice, fruit, chips, cookies or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Contracts on Alternative Programs Top Agenda of PC School BoardBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Several renewal agreements highlight the Ponca City Board of Education agenda for Monday night’s regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. The contracts on two of Ponca City’s alternative programs — Teen Pep (teen mom) and the Dropout Recovery (Share) are up for renewal. The Teen-Pep program, located at the First Baptist Church, requires a number of various services that are unique to the program. This agreement allows the district to reimburse the First Baptist Church for the cost of providing the various needed services and costs such as utilities, cleaning supplies/services and consumable items. The cost of the agreement is $22,000 and will be paid in 10 installments upon receipt of a monthly invoice. The second item is between Ponca City schools and Pioneer Technology Center for the Dropout Recovery (Share) program. PTC provides academic instruction, vocational training, counseling, facilities and regularly scheduled transportation for the students. The Dropout Recovery staff furnishes all necessary information regarding enrollment, attendance, grades and credits earned for each student in the program. Ponca City schools provides transcripts and general information for each student and work with the staff to confirm credits and documentation necessary to meet the requirements for graduation. Ponca City will pay PTC $100 of the funding the district receives from the State Department in the form of ADA per quarter for each student continually enrolled in the program during the reported nine weeks. Also on the agenda will be three renewal agreements for phone services. The first agreement is with American Telephone Inc. for $46,233 to provide basic district telephone services. Another agreement with American Telephone Inc. is for $2,750 for a new phone service at Garfield Academy. The third agreement is with Southwestern Bell Telephone for $2,400 to provide T-1 lines connecting all buildings to the district office. Other renewal agreements include: — Agreement with OneNet for $4,800 to provide Internet connections for the district; — Agreement with Computer Curriculum Corporation for $50,995.25 for courseware and software support for the computer labs at seven schools; — Agreement with OneNet for $9,000 to provide a video conferencing system at the high school; — Agreement with Kay Office Equipment for $5,740 for maintenance on three copiers at Ponca City Senior High; — Three agreements with National Computer Systems to provide SASIxp software support, grade reporting, district integration and reporting; and — Agreement with Montgomery/KONE, Inc. for $230 per month for monthly elevator inspections and maintenance servicing. A final proposed agreement is with the City of Ponca City for the School Resource Office Program at Ponca City High School. The district will provide office and desk facilities and other essential office equipment for the officer to conduct business. The office will be under direct supervision of and be an employee of the Ponca City Police Department. In addition to law enforcement duties, the officer will make himself available to the district for educational programs that fall under his area of expertise. The school will reimburse the city $37,500 for nine months of service. Noon Lions Annual Auction, Dinner Set For Saturday NightThe Noon Lions Club will hold its annual auction and barbecue dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Dinner is at 5 p.m. followed by the auction at 6 p.m. A grandfather clock will be given away, and a wide variety of items and services will be auctioned. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at Pioneer Bank, Home National Bank and all three Cherokee Strip Credit Unions. United Way/AmeriCorps in Fourth YearUnited Way/AmeriCorps: Partners Building a Stronger Tomorrow recruitment is now under way for a fourth year of AmeriCorps in the Ponca City community. Applications are being accepted for the 2000-2001 term. The new term begins Sept. 1 and runs to Aug. 31. An AmeriCorps term is known as a “year of service.” The Corporation for National Service recently granted the United Way/AmeriCorps Partners Building A Stronger Tomorrow funding for three more consecutive years of AmeriCorps. The original AmeriCorps program united nine agencies, and the new grant will unite 17 agencies. The mission of the United Way/AmeriCorps program, known as Partners Building a Stronger Tomorrow is to unite youth- and family-serving agencies in a collaborative effort to improve and fill gaps in the local service system so that all children are ready for school and have the opportunity to experience success and to serve their peers and community as they learn and grow. The program objectives focus on the areas of getting things done, community strengthening, and member development. The 2000-2001 year will include 28 members. This is an increase from the original 17 member corps of 97-98, the 21 member corps of the 98-99 year, and the 23 member corps for the 1999-2000 year. Some of the agencies participating are Peachtree Landing, The Salvation Army, YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, Child Development Center, Proteens-Grand Central Station, Family Resource Center-PC Public Schools, McCord Elementary, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca Tribe, Frontier Elementary, Ponca City Police Department, Attucks Community Center. Fulltime AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance of $750 per month. In addition, upon completion of a year of service and a minimum of 1700 hours, members receive an education award of $4,725. Members have up to seven years to use their educational awards. These awards may be used to 1) pay for all or part of the cost of attending a qualified institution of higher education; 2) repay outstanding qualified student loans; or 3) pay expenses incurred in participating in an approved school-to-work program. The education award is taxable in the year that it is used. During a year of service, the interest on current student loans is deferred. Child-care is provided to members that are income-eligible and health insurance is provided to members not listed on other health care policies. In addition to these benefits, numerous types of training are given to members to help them with their agency assignments and personal development. Twenty-four full time and four part time positions are available. The program is looking for applicants who communicate a genuine desire to help others, a commitment to a strong work ethic and a desire to participate on a team. Applicants exhibiting these skills have a good chance of being selected regardless of prior experience or skills they bring to the program. Those interested in applying to serve as a member should contact the United Way/AmeriCorps program director, Ruslyn Hermanson, 580-718-0288, or stop by the United Way office at 205 North Second. AmeriCorps service requires that members be a minimum age of 18 and have a GED or high school diploma. Two reference forms are required in addition to pre-employment screening through background checks and drug testing. Electric Wheelchairs Available to Qualified Senior RecipientsThe Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens 65 years and older and the permanently disabled at no cost to the qualified recipients. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program; no deposit is required. If the need is for use in the home, call for more information on qualifying toll free to Leon Johnson, (800) 246-6010. Land Sales on Agenda Of County CommissionNEWKIRK — Several land sales will be held by the Kay County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Monday in the Kay County Courthouse. The commissioners will open the session at 9 a.m. and first item of new business includes a discussion and possible approval of a contract with the Office of Juvenile Affairs for utilization of federal funds. The land sales are as follows: Lots 15 & 16, Block 13, Brodboll Addition; Lots 29-32, Block 41, Original Town of Tonkawa; Lot 7, less W18-feet and Lots 4-6, Block 116, Original Town of Blackwell; Lots 17-19, Block 102, Original Town of Blackwell. The board will also take up an agreement between the Kay County Health Department and Braman Public School District to provide psychological services to students and/or families of Braman School. There is a resolution on the board agenda, to deposit funds into the PSSF cash fund including $3,725 from the State of Oklahoma. The commission will handle a resolution to deposit funds into the public building authority cash fund from the state, amounting to $1,408.84 for July 2000 rent and take under consideration a resolution to transfer a balance from the judgment account to county cash improvement fund amounting to $22.72. Other appropriation requests will include those from county improvement cash fund, $691.14; county clerk lien fee cash fund, $1,139.25; mortgage certification fee cash fund, $1,100; PSSF cash fund, $3,725 and public building authority cash fund, $1,408.84. A contract of service agreement with Southwestern Bell will be considered. Commissioners at 9:30 a.m., have an agenda item that would discuss an agreement between OSU and Kay County for financial support to the OSU Extension Center in Kay County. Parental Rights Special Airing On KLVV RadioKLVV Christian radio will air a special edition of Focus on the Family Monday and Tuesday, July 17 and 18. The Department of Social Services protects children from abuse, but sometimes the system abuses parents. In this special edition, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests on the government’s role in family-related issues. Find out how to protect parental rights, without putting any child’s welfare at risk. It’s an important discussion on Monday and Tuesday’s edition of Focus on the Family. Listen at 6 a.m., 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Christian radio KLVV Monday and Tuesday, July 17 and 18. KLVV is a non-profit radio station broadcasting on 88.7 FM northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas with translator stations at 98.3 FM in Enid, 106.7 FM in Stillwater, and 97.,3 FM in Guthrie or get information at their website www.klvv.com DEATHSArnold Ray Royster Sr. Arnold Ray Royster Sr.SHAWNEE — Arnold Ray Royster Sr., resident of Shawnee, died July 14, 2000, in the hospital in Shawnee. He was 64. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, in the Hazel Dell Baptist Church in Shawnee with the Rev. Monte Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in the Swan Hill Cemetery in Ada under the direction of Gaskill-Owens Funeral Chapel in Shawnee. Arnold Ray Royster Sr. was born June 30, 1936, in Bow Legs, Okla., the son of Troy and Daisy McCary Royster. He was employed as a truck driver and supervisor for Farm Fresh Dairy of Chandler for 23 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1968, serving time in Germany, where he met his wife, Ursula Hoezel, whom he married on Dec. 18, 1964, in Augsburg, Germany. He was a member of the Hazel Dell Baptist Church in Shawnee. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Michael Royster of Shawnee and Arnold “A.R.” Royster Jr. of Chandler; two daughters, Michaela Cook of Ponca City and Brenda Garrett of Patterson, Colo.; his mother; one brother, Kenneth Royster of Thayer, Mo.; and one sister, Darla Carter of Wynnewood. He was preceded in death by his father. ObituariesAnnie Marie Docherty ErwinTONKAWA — Annie Marie “Ann” Docherty Erwin, resident of Tonkawa, died Friday, July 14, 2000, at her home. She was 67. The memorial service of celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, at First United Methodist Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. Dr. Brian Kovacs, the Rev. James Hollifield, and the Rev. Rex Wilkes officiating. Burial will be that afternoon at 4 o’clock in Henryetta under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Ann was born Aug. 9, 1932, in Henryetta to Edward and Cledith Docherty. She attended Henryetta public schools and graduated in 1950 from Tulsa Central High School. She attended Oklahoma City Community College, Tulsa Junior College, and Seminole Junior College, taking courses in literature, creative writing, and computer science. She worked as a church secretary in Oklahoma City and in Seminole. Ann married Phillip D. Erwin on Sept. 11, 1948, and the couple lived in Tulsa, Catoosa, Dallas, Collinsville, Seiling, Fargo, Cordell, Tecumseh, Shawnee, Stroud, Oklahoma City, Jenks, Seminole, Marlow, and Idabel, where the Rev. Mr. Erwin served United Methodist churches. They retired after 45 years in the ministry and moved to Tonkawa, where Ann was a member of the Tonkawa United Methodist Church. She had also been active in the “Partners in Prayer” prayer movement and served as an officer of the Oklahoma Christian Ashram. She enjoyed music, reading, needlework, quilting, and knitting. She sang in the church choirs in most of the churches her husband pastored. Ann is survived by her husband, Phillip; four sons Edward of Oklahoma City, Duane of Rockville, Md., Bill and daughter-in-law Katrina of Tonkawa, and Robert of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Phillip and Scott Erwin of Tonkawa; two sisters, Wanda, wife of Bill Harp, of Broken Arrow, and Evelyn, wife of Cliff Toland, of Kaufman, Texas; an uncle, Colin Rae Jr. of Morris; a brother-in-law, Woodie Tanner of Morris; a sister-in-law, Jerry Nell Erwin of Tulsa; five nephews; two nieces; a great-nephew; a great-niece; a great-great niece; and loved ones, Frances Cole, Ken Cannon, Vincent Kniffin, and Adrian Thompson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ann’s memory to the Annie Marie Erwin Memorial Scholarship Fund, School of Nursing, Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Box 310, Tonkawa, Okla. 74653. paid obituary Theodore Walker VassarTheodore “Ted” Walker Vassar, Ponca City resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 61. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2000, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kear, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Ted was born on Sept. 2, 1938, in Pawhuska to Benjamin Franklin Vassar and Opal I. Campbell. He was raised in the Pawhuska area and graduated from schools there. He joined the United States Navy in 1955, then returned to Pawhuska after his service. He moved to Wisconsin in 1962 and worked as a pipeliner in the oil fields. He married Cheri Jennejahn in Waukesha, Wis., on Sept. 13, 1964. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1978 where he worked in the Alky Unit at the Conoco refinery. He retired in 1994. He enjoyed woodworking, yard work, spending time with his family and friends, and enjoyed a good cigar and a cold beer. He is survived by his wife Cheri of the home; his mother, Opal Bowers of Ponca City; one daughter, Valerie Snethen and her husband Vernon of Enid; three sons, Daniel Vassar and his wife Susan of Laverne, Calif., Matthew F. Vassar and his wife Tammy of Ponca City, and Lee Vassar of Ponca City; 13 grandchildren, Alexandria Barnett, Holley Barnett, Victoria Barnett, Tyler Snethen, Christopher Vassar, Zachariah Vassar, Nicholas Vassar, Jordan Vassar, Tanya Vassar, Theodore Vassar, Mikelle Vassar, Gabrielle Vassar and Tanner Vassar; four sisters, Deloris Sharpe of Memphis, Tenn., Loretta Garrison of Stillwater, Natalie Epperson of Ponca City, Kathleen Rowe of Ponca City; two brothers, Bill Hargraves of Ponca City and Bob Hargraves of Ponca City; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father and one grandchild, Hannah Olivia Vassar. Casket bearers will be Kurt Crowder, Keenan Pappan, Charlie Edwards, Gary Jernigan, Chuck Smith and Nate Jacobs. Honorary casket bearers will be Christopher Vassar, Theodore Vassar, Zachariah Vassar, Nicholas Vassar, Tanner Vassar, Tyler Snethen, Paul Besse, Walter Evans, Dan Hicks, Gene Henderson, Pat Rettberg and Darryl Barnett. The family will receive friends at their home at 3204 South Ranch Drive. The family will have a dinner following the service at the home; family and friends are invited. paid obituary Services PendingSylvia M. LeeSylvia M. Lee, Ponca City resident, died Saturday afternoon, July 15, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 75. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSBrownie Girl Scout — Continuing with summer activities, Brownie Girl Scouts are having a sleepover at Kids Kastle Thursday, Aug. 3. Deadline for registration is Monday July 17. Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts are having a back to school swimming party on Monday, Aug. 14 in the evening at AMBUCS pool. To register for either event call Laura at 718-0262. Girl Scouts is a United Way Agency. IAAP — The International Association of Administrative Professionals will be having its July meeting on Tuesday, July 18, at 12 p.m. at Western Sizzlin’ in the meeting room. There will be a program on Office Organization. For questions call Melinda Dexter at 767-2486. Subject Held — An officer at the police department reported a 24-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under intoxication at 2:49 a.m. Saturday. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Ponca City Kid’s Inc. — Ponca City Kid’s Inc. is taking sign-ups for Fall Baseball. Leagues will be eight and under, 10 and under and 12 and under. Season will start Aug. 14. Please call 765-5924 and leave a message. Taco Stop will be closed for vacation July 17th through August 1st. Re-open Wednesday August 2nd. adv. Free Pager with sign up on long distance. Seven cents a minute flat rate. Call 765-3404 ask for Marcia. adv. Conoco Reunion — There will be a reunion of all former employees of the Conoco Lubricants Complex at 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at Lake Ponca cabin site No. 37. Curtis Bar-b-que will cater the event and cost is $10 per person with supper served at 6 p.m. Those attending should bring lawn chairs and signs will be posted to indicate the location. To RSVP call Al Moore, 765-4335, Curtis Robinson, 765-4877, or Bob Luis, 765-8911. Kids Review now accepting childrens fall/ winter consignments. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and North Seventh Street was reported to Ponca City police at 9:31 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Both parties went to the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center by private vehicle. 20/50/70% Savings! Kids/ Her Review. 309 E. Grand. adv. Accident — A one-vehicle accident at the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and Bois D’Arc Road was reported to the Communications Center at 3:50 p.m. Friday. Caller reported a vehicle was on its side and a power pole was laying on top of it. Caller also said there was no one around the vehicle. The Kay County Sheriff’s Office was advised. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Fire Run — A small grass fire in the 1600 block of East Central Avenue was reported to the Communications Center at 4:09 p.m. Friday. Rescue one responded to the call. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of West Detroit Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 7:39 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, but no report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported a 23-year-old man was taken into custody after a domestic call at 8:59 p.m. Friday. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of South Perry Street reported a 22-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication and a Kay County warrant at 10:26 p.m. Friday. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly reported a $19.12 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 12:21 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer in the 3500 block of North Union Street reported a 37-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication at 1:56 a.m. Saturday. Subject Held — An officer in the 1000 block of West South Avenue reported a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, driving left of center and no insurance at 4:23 a.m. Saturday. LIFESTYLESFinancial Physical Fitness Focus for Womens Program Financial Physical Fitness Focus for Womens ProgramAs part of its quarterly “For Women, By Women” series of educational healthcare programs, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is sponsoring “Financial and Physical Fitness” Wednesday, July 19. The program will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Conference Room C on the ground floor of the Medical Center. For information, contact Sandy Gearhart, 765-0301. Financial professionals Carol Bouldin and Vicki Graves are the featured speakers for the program and they will address financial issues related to younger and older women. Six areas will be covered, including guarding personal information, where to find your legal items, retirement, and accumulation goals. Healthcare issues such as long-term care, personal time and stress management will also be discussed. “Health and finance issues effect women at all stages of life,” Graves said. “Knowing where to go for advice and how to manage those issues is the key.” Bouldin, who retired recently from Axa Financial Equitable Life, will address issues related to older women. Graves is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and will present information for younger women. SJRMC started the “For Women, By Women” series in 1997 to provide women in the Ponca City area with information about important health issues. Century Old Homestead Site of Successful Winery Near EnidBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer ENID — Robert “Bob” Bartunek doesn’t have purple feet, but he could qualify for the “little ole winemaker me” title. A dozen years ago Bartunek decided to dispel the myth that “you can’t grow wine grapes in northern Oklahoma” and today operates a successful winery in Enid. “I did research to find a climate similar to this area, and the climate in Lubbock, Texas is similar and has three big wineries,” Bob said. In 1988, on a place homesteaded by his wife Jean’s great-grandfather Corry in 1893, Bartunek decided to started a vineyard. He hasn’t looked back since. A retired Air Force pilot, Bob was looking for something to do in Enid. After he left the military, he flew for LDH, sort of an International UPS, for a time. However, the job involved a seven hour commute to Miami on a regular basis. Armed with a degree in geology, Bartunek discovered, while studying a 1935 publication from the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, that grapes was one of the crops that was suitable for Garfield County. Using his Air Force connections, Bartunek gathered climatology data from Vance and Reese Air Force bases. Profiting from this data and other information, Bartunek began to put together an agriculture picture of the Garfield County area. After discovering that Lubbock was similar in climate to Enid, he went to Texas and did further research. He decided to plant a few grapevines, but he would go to school at Graceson County College in Denison, Texas, first to learn how. Also, he checked with a meteorologist and the U.S. Department of Agricultural and then drew his own climate map. Bartunek learned that Garfield County was in a small notch that put it in an excellent position for grape growing. The location is far enough north that the plants do not bud out until really late and, thus, avoid the last frost that happens as far south as Oklahoma City, according to Bob. The vineyard was started with vine cuttings shipped in from Napa Valley in California. Family-Owned Today, Bartunek and his family operate the Robert Bartunek Winery on the century-old family place using the grapes from a two-and-a-half-acre vineyard near the outskirts of Enid. Bob said he had studied the European vineyards and two and a half acres is about the same size as the French has used for hundreds of years, and this has been successful. Bob says that with nurturing the vineyard and making wine too, that two and a half acres is about the limit he can handle. Part of the lore of the winery is the legend of the “Witness Tree” on the Corry homestead. This tree was one of the few on the prairie during the land run of 1893. The story goes that Jean’s great-grandfather tied his horse to the tree and staked his claim. The fact that the family has remained on the land for over one hundred years is significant. The stately two-story brick home, surrounded by a tall evergreen hedge, speaks to the antiquity and dignity of the site. Oklahoma Wines The spirits at the Robert Bartunek Winery range from French-American hybrids to wines made with Vinifera grapes — true old-world grapes. The vineyard contains mostly Vinifera grapes, predominately chardonnay, Cabernet, Sauvignon and Muscat Blanc. Currently, the red and white wine made from Vinifera grapes is marketed by the bottle at the winery. Interestingly enough, there is a State Question coming up on the November ballot that, if approved, would allow wineries to wholesale directly to the restaurants. Presently, they must sell to a wholesaler first. There is a tasting room, but the wine must be sold by the bottle. The price of the wine is about $10 a bottle. Bartunek and his helpers do everything the old fashioned way — by hand. This entails picking the grapes, crushing, fermenting, and then bottling. He points out that if the vineyard was bigger and more wine produced there would be a need for investing in expensive automated machinery. The scale of economics lends itself, in Bartunek’s case, to staying small and continuing the “hands on” operation. Ambucs Harvest Grapes This year, the evening Ambucs Club will be picking the grapes as a fundraiser. This is set for Aug. 6 and is slated as an enjoyable day for everyone. Showmanship is all a part of the selling game, and Bob is a master at putting on a show. He told about the day of harvest and merriment. First, the group gathers in the main room of the winery for a ceremony spiked with ambiance plus champagne and cinnamon rolls. Then the merry crew will head for the vineyard armed with pick buckets and enjoy the morning as the picking becomes a social event with laughing and talking. Ice water, tea, lemonade and cold beer lend to the festivities. Next comes a picnic lunch with fried chicken and the trimmings, along with music. Then the guys will dump the grapes in the crusher. If the grapes are white, they are pressed, and, if red, they go into the barrel. About 5 p.m., the day-long party ends. Yeast is used to ferment the wine. Bob noted that the gray film on grapes is natural yeast but, for good wine constancy, yeast is added. Bottling begins by soaking the filters. The wine is then filtered up to a barrel, where it is tubed to the four spout bottle filler into prewashed bottles. Then the bottles are handed to the corker, who seals it by using a stopper. Bob says the work is almost like music as there is a rhythm going as the bottles are filled, handed over, and corked. Working with his assistant, Bob can bottle and cork about 300 containers in about an hour and 40 minutes. These are put in a case and left sitting straight up about three days so the cork seals. The bottles are stored in a case or in a bin. The ongoing operations included crushing, bottling and labeling. The wine is marketed at the winery. The gift shop features items that complement wine, such as mustards, jellies, jams and sauces. Logo sweat and T-shirts, gift baskets and grape vine cuttings and also sold. Located one mile south of U.S. Highway 412 on the west side of Enid, the winery is open Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., and, if called, they are usually open for tours. When the yellow flag with the rampant, double-queued red lion is flying the family-operated winery is open for sure. Kimberly Louise Sandine Weds David James SuttonKimberly Louise Sandine became the bride of David James Sutton in a 6 p.m. ceremony June 3, 2000, at The Melrose Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Their double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Kathrine Aweikel. Traditional wedding music was presented by Cindy Horstman, harpist. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Sandine of Richardson, Texas, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke Garrett and the late Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Sandine. The bridegroom is the son of John B. Sutton, 2229 El Camino, and the late Mary Martha Sutton, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Monsour and the late Mr. and Mrs. David J. Sutton. Mrs. Janice Sutton attended the guest book and flowergirls were Madison Sutton and Morgan Sutton. Guests were seated by Casey Peterson. Denise Fansler was Maid of Honor, and bridesmaids were Renae Sandine, Christy Rogers and Marty Sutton. Each wore a floor-length black crepe back satin gown with a slim skirt. The sleeveless, vee-neck bodice was designed with a twist front motif. Mark Sutton served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Jeff Gaden, David Miller and Steve Coyle. The bride wore an off-white silk shantung designer gown. The bodice of the empire-waisted dress featured a vee neckline front and back and short sleeves of beaded Alcoa lace. The back was detailed with small covered buttons. The A-line skirt was adorned with beaded Alcoa lace appliques as was the hemline, which extended into a chapel-length train. Her veiling was embellished with matching lace, and she carried a bouquet of white Osiana roses, stephanotis, cream Virginia roses, white Butterfly roses, cream Dendrobiums and greenery. Following tradition, she wore something new, a cream lace garter; something blue, another garter; something borrowed, a diamond drop from her mother; and something old, a gold bracelet that had belonged to the bridegroom’s mother. The reception was held at the hotel and hosted by the bride’s parents. The couple resides in Richardson, Texas. The bride is a process management specialist and the bridegroom is a sales manager for Ericsson. Marianna Bradley To WedAn open invitation is extended to family and friends to attend the Aug. 5 wedding of Marianna DeLois Bradley and Justin Brian Stone. The 2 p.m. ceremony will be held at the Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley, 343 South Lincoln, and the future bridegroom is the son of Rebecca Roberts of Ponca City and Larry Stone of Arkansas City, Kan. Miss Bradley is a 1998 graduate of Ponca City High School, and is employed at Alterra Sterling House. Stone, a 1999 graduate of Newkirk High School, is employed at Cookshack. Couple Celebrates 55 YearsMr. and Mrs. Burnard Simpson, 2901 Rice, will observe their 55 wedding anniversary on July 18. Mr. Simpson served in the U.S. Navy in both the European and Pacific theaters in World War II. While he was on leave on July 18, 1945, he and Betty Sparks were united in marriage at Cameron, Mo. After his Navy discharge, they made their first home in Cameron, where he trained as an auto mechanic and later worked in soil conservation. In 1951 they moved to Wichita, Kan., for employment at Beech Aircraft and further schooling at Wichita State University. After 36 years of employment; Mr. Simpson, a mechanical design engineer, retired from Raytheon, (formerly Beech Aircraft) in 1987. He belongs to The Society of American Inventors, American Legion, Ponca City Booster Club and the Kay County Ham Radio Club. Mrs. Simpson was employed by the J.M. McDonald Department Stores as a store manager and later as an area supervisor. She took early retirement in 1980. She enjoys taking part in activities at her church and does other neighborhood volunteer work. They moved to Ponca City in 1995, and both are active members at St. Paul’s Methodist Church and the Voyagers Sunday School Class. Their family includes one son, Dr. Glen Simpson, his wife, Mary, and two grandchildren, Daniel and Krystin Simpson, currently of Illinois. PCCWC Luncheon Planned July 19 at Local Country ClubAll area women are invited to come to the “Ice Cream Social” luncheon on July 19 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, the cost is $8.50. Call Jeanette at 765-8427 to make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend. “Double Dip of Creativity” special feature will be building your own sundae. Elizabeth Satterfield will present “Our Favorite Flavor” special music. Born in Tahlequah, she moved with her family to Ponca City in 1993 where she has attended the Kindergarten Center, Trout Elementary as well as Liberty Elementary. She is the daughter of Belinda, a teacher at Liberty Elementary, and Sean, a speech pathologist at Washington Elementary and Ponca City High School. Christopher, Elizabeth’s brother, is a second grader at Liberty Elementary. In school, Elizabeth has participated in musicals, been a member of the special choir and member of the orchestra. She has received the Presidential Physical Fitness Award two years in a row. This past year, she received an award for reading all of the Sequoyah books. Elizabeth loves to play soccer and will be playing for the under-12 Ponca City traveling team. She has also performed in musicals at her local church including The Promise performed by the adult choir. Her future goals are to attend Oklahoma State University on a soccer scholarship, major in music, and become a professional singer. Carol Green will provide background music. Featured speaker, Pat Long of Broken Arrow, is a former preschool teacher. Her talk “The Perfect Topping” is expected to entertain and inspire as she tells how “to have great joy and perfect peace in life’s difficulties.” She enjoys cooking, cross-stitching and traveling. Lookin With Lou By Louise AbercrombieLots of fancy cures are on the market these days for whatever ails a body. Back in gramma’s day, there weren’t any multi-million dollar television productions to sell cures. Nor did it matter much how fancy the remedies were packaged. That’s because there probably wasn’t an advertising executive alive who could make turpentine or kerosene attractive or palatable. But then in most households head lice and bedbugs bites aren’t as prolific as once was the case. Out on the farm, it wasn’t always practical to hitch up the team of horses and the wagon and buzz into town 15 miles away. So whatever was on hand was used. A popular cure for a chest cold or stuffy nose was to take dabs of whatever medication (personal or animal) or any other liquid in the house and make a “stink rag.” This scrap of cloth was either tied around the throat or placed across the chest. One thing about the stinky remedy, in order to smell better, the patient had to get well and usually did. In these days of the Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency regs, a fellow would die for sure before he was given this unsanctioned treatment. Wart removal is a bump all its own. There are folks who resort to using a drop of kerosene on the offensive knot, while others rely on spiritual removal or hocus pocus. You know — such as burying your mother’s dish rag or having someone cut a notch in a willow branch and rubbing the wart with the twig. Hey, don’t knock it if you haven’t tried it. One might as well experiment on themselves as have the medical profession do it at a much higher rate. Meanwhile, back at the home-cure factory. Just because the salve says “cow medicine” doesn’t mean it can’t be used on humans to cure sores or scrapes. How about the healing power of tea? Tea to settle the upset stomach, tea for a cold and sore throat, and tea bags for a compress to reduce swelling and also for those skin bags under the eyes. Lest you think that kerosene and turpentine are outlandish treatments, just try reading the possible side effects on that small print enclosure with your aspirin or sinus medicine for starters. The pharmacists try to keep us informed with the printout accompanying our prescriptions. But, what the heck, if you’re in misery who has time to read? Sometimes what you don’t know can’t hurt you — right? Just yesterday I heard a television announcer say that taking an aspirin a day may actually be harmful instead of helpful for those with high blood pressure. This same health “know-it-all” related in that informative segment that taking birth control pills can cause stroke in some patients. Then he did say that this would usually happen to senior patients — go figure. Just when a senior is getting ready to draw their Social Security, they can have a stroke from taking birth control pills. Wheatheart MenuFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, July 17: McRibs with barbecue sauce; black-eyed peas; tomato cucumber salad; bun with margarine; apple crisp. Tuesday, July 18: Baked ham; seasoned green beans; broccoli rice casserole; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; double orange jello with topping. Wednesday, July 19: Frito chili pie; tossed salad with tomato; corn chips; cinnamon roll; ice cream. Thursday, July 20: Dinner franks; sauerkraut; vegetable pasta salad; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit. Friday, July 21: Tuna pea salad; tropical fruit mix; marinated carrots; crackers with margarine; cookie. Mayor Tells Kiwanis Group That Ponca City is in Good HealthMayor Tom Leonard spoke at a recent Kiwanis meeting saying, “Ponca City is a city with a very strong future and an attitude of we can do it.” Leonard lauded Conoco for a news release outlining a 50/50 joint venture with Jupiter. The mayor had just attended a press conference announcing the planned $22 million expansion of the refinery. This expansion “will improve air quality for Ponca City, improve the processing of poorer quality and less expensive crude, and improve the competitive position of the refinery,” he said. Leonard acknowledged that any “enhancement to the refinery is an enhancement to Ponca City.” Spirit of the Community was a “wonderful Fourth of July event,” according to the mayor, especially following on the heels of the city Millennium celebration. The mayor said he saw children playing on the giant inflatables from dawn to dusk and he thought the fireworks display was bigger and better than ever. “Creating a social atmosphere for visitors and citizens is a goal,” said Leonard. He shared that he would like to get more citizens involved and new thinking for tourism and Mainstreet to figure out how to get people to come to Ponca City. “In October 1998, the city developed a 13-point strategic plan. On August 23, 2000, we are going to revisit the plan and see where we stand,” said Leonard. “Much of the plan had to do with the financial side of city government. For instance, the city developed a 5-year capital needs projection. We’ve also encouraged departments to compare their services and costs to like departments elsewhere. All these exercises increase our ability to serve the citizens of Ponca City,” believes the mayor. He outlined a number of future plans, such as redoing and extending the runway at the airport, providing the water line to the new carbon fibers plant, and building a fiber optic switch in Ponca City to tie into Stillwater for increasing distance learning opportunities and other telecommunications resources. In closing, the mayor announced the prospects for a Goodys department store and Chilis restaurant to be on the extension north of Fifth and Prospect. Russell Shields led the prayer, and Don Long led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. George Scoffield led the singing, and Cindy Gorrell won the drawing. Chuck Rager reported on the fundraiser held at El Chico, and then had Jody Sanford, Kiwanian of the month, introduce Leonard. Mike Maxwell from Congressman Ernest Istook’s office will speak on July 18. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit each Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., at Pizza Hut. Wedding Plans AnnouncedKendra Teichmer and Zac Ladner are planning an Aug. 5 wedding at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. They have extended an open invitation to family and friends to attend the 2 p.m. ceremony. Parents of the bride-elect are Ken and Joyce Edwards, Jeff and Barbara O’Kelley and Butch Teichmer. Her grandparents are Bill and Charlene Mock, Jean and Pauline O’Kelley, Craig and June Jones. The future bridegroom is the son of Susan Ladner, Ken and Kathy Ladner, and the grandson of DeRoy and Helen Skinner and Phyllis Ladner. Deceased grandparents of the couple are Bob Teichmer, Mildred Skinner and Jim Ladner. Miss Teichmer is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1999 graduate of the University of Oklahoma. She is currently employed as a physical therapist at Heartland Home Health and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Ladner, a 1995 PCHS graduate, attends the University Learning Center where he is working toward a degree in business administration. He is employed with Jacobs Distributing. Sharon Provine Marries Tony Auld In LouisianaOak Alley Plantation, a National Historic Landmark in Vacherie, La., was the setting for the June 10, 2000, wedding of Sharon Kay Provine and Charles Anthony “’Tony” Auld. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Todd Belmear, former resident of Ponca City and currently pastor of First Baptist Church in Weatherford. Parents of the bride are Dr. Joe and Lorraine Provine, former longtime residents of Ponca City currently residing in Norman. The bridegroom is the son of Charles Auld of Maud, Texas, and Carr and Shirley Denman of Mount Pleasant, Texas. Grandparents of the bride are Mrs. Maybelle Provine of Midwest City, and the late J. A. Provine, the late Claud and Emmie Allmon. Twenty-eight massive live oak trees in two rows, reaching from the antebellum mansion north to the Mississippi River, provided the backdrop for the 7 p.m. double-ring ceremony. The trees were planted in the early 1700s by a French settler. Vows were recited beneath the trees before a heart-shaped archway decorated with flowers and greenery. Music for the ceremony was provided by harpist Stephanie Nash. The bride arrived for the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage and was escorted down the aisle by her father. Attending the bride as Matron of Honor was Joyce Moore of Burbank, Okla. Bridesmatron was Jackie VanDusen of Longview, Texas, sister of the bridegroom. Best man was Robert Lombardi of Houston, Texas, and groomsman was John Provine of LaPlace, La., brother of the bride. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony inside the mansion and on the grounds. Individual tours were made available as well as carriage rides for all. The newlywed couple left the reception by carriage and, after a stay at nearby Bay Tree Plantation, left for a wedding trip to Paris, France, and Venice, Italy. They are residing at 221 Little Bayou Lane, Kenner, La. Special guests at the wedding included the bride’s grandmother, Maybelle Provine, Midwest City; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Provine and family, Norman; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Atterbury and family, Midwest City; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hill and family, Blanchard; and Arthur Braaten and Claudine Kriss, Pensacola, Fla. Also former Ponca City residents Mr. and Mrs. Terry Waltrip and Karen, Houston, Texas, attended as well as Drs. Rob and Nicole Waltrip of Pittsburgh, Penn., Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pendergraft, and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Belmear of Ponca City. The rehearsal dinner was held in the pavilion area on the Oak Alley grounds. The bride is a graduate of Ponca City High School and continued her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she received a degree in chemical engineering. She then attended Tulane University, New Orleans, La., where she received her MBA. She is currently employed with Shell Oil Company as business planning manager, based at Norco Refining, Norco, La. The bridegroom is employed as operations manager for Enterprise Products Company in St. Rose, La. Lawsons Mark AnniversaryDon and Sue Lawson, residents of Ponca City for 35 years, recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Don Lawson and the former Sue Carol Goudreau were married July 5, 1960, in Stilwell. The couple was honored at a surprise party hosted by friends at the Elks Lodge on July 6. The couple also celebrated with a trip to Mazatlan, Mexico, and have planned a trip to Lake Powell, Ariz. They are members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Mr. Lawson retired from Conoco and Mrs. Lawson is a retired teacher from the Ponca City school system. Dunn-Barnett Reunion Held In Blackwell Museum RoomThe 12th annual Dunn-Barnett family reunion was held July 9 at The Top of Oklahoma Historical Museum’s Club Rooms in Blackwell. Larry Thornton welcomed the families. Visiting, picture taking and viewing Baker-Barnett memorabilia were the part of the activities. Jonna Lee Gardine offered prayer before the covered dish lunch. After lunch, a moment of silent prayer was held in memory of Lela Marie Foster Workman of Ponca City, who died July 29, 1999. The Baker grandparents, John L. Baker and Martha Jane Barnett were wed on Aug. 16, 1876. The couple had 13 children, who were all born in Greene County, Ill. Two of the children died in infancy. The couple sold their farm in Illinois and, in January 1906, moved to Noble County northeast of Billings. John was born in 1845 near Dover in Lafayette County, Mo., and died at age 79 in 1924. Martha was born in 1859 in Greene County, Ill., and died at age 70 in 1929. Eight of the 13 children moved with them to Oklahoma. Only five, Ned, Will, Anna, Grace and Lucie, stayed here to live. Fred, Lou, Maude, John and Robert moved back to Illinois. Sterling lived in Kansas and Texas. Therefore, there are two family reunions. The Illinois Baker-Barnett annual reunion is held the last Sunday in July, and the Oklahoma reunion was held July 9. Will and Gladys Baker had four children: Laura Grace, Kirk, J.C., and Wilma. Attending were Wensor and Wilma Baker Mena; Bruce and Laura Grace Baker Daugherty all of Enid. Ed and Anna Baker Prather had three children; John, Paul and Anna Lee. Attending were Bob and Jonna Lee Prather Gardine of Chouteau; Gene and Anna Lee Prather Thornton, Anga Lee Thornton Everett and Cody all of Sallisaw; Larry and Dianne Thornton, Jessica and Sean of Chandler; Jerry and Mary Ann Thornton Bourland of Harrah; and Mrs. Paul (Maxine) Prather of Ponca City. Clyde and Lucie Baker Foster had two children: Lela Marie Foster Workman and Jimmie Foster. Attending from that family were T.A. and Lucy Workman Rhamy, Gracie Workman Batt, all of Ponca City, Steve and Susue Workman Powell of Marland, Wayne Van Hoozer of Ponca City; Jim and Rita Foster of Edna, Kan., and Janie Foster Blackburn, Seth and Alea of Honolulu, Hawaii. Guests were David and Barbara Rothgeb of Dallas, Texas. David is a brother to Rita Rothgeb Foster. Homer and Grace Baker Noonan had six children: Juanita, Harold, Eugene, Jim, Maxine and Patricia (Pat). Attending the reunion was Pat Noonan Waugh of Blackwell. The youngest to attend was Alea Blackburn, age three. The eldest was Maxine Vollmer Prather, age 80. The ones traveling the farthest to attend were Janie, Seth and Alea of Honolulu. The 2001 reunion will be held the second Sunday in July in Blackwell. Meals on Wheels MenuMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday through Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a doctor. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older when needed. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Monday, July 17: Shepherd’s Pie; seasoned asparagus; cornbread or dinner roll; cottage garden salad; lemon pudding. Tuesday, July 18: Baked rosemary chicken; bread dressing; green beans; pickled beets; sliced peaches. Wednesday, July 19: Salisbury steak with brown gravy; potato casserole; country blend vegetables; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate cake. Thursday, July 20: herbed pork loin; mashed potatoes with gravy; candied carrots; pea salad; apple crisp. Friday, July 21: pepper steak; steamed rice; herbed green beans; macaroni salad; watermelon cubes. Group Exercise Class OfferedThe YMCA has a traditional group exercise class that will fit your needs and schedule, said a spokesperson. The classes all take place in the recently renovated aerobics room, which now features fresh paint, a new wooden floor, a new sound system, and air conditioning. All of the classes are co-ed, taught by certified instructors and can be joined at any time. Morning classes are Total Fitness and Target Training. Total Fitness meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. and touches on all aspects of a fitness program — aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Target Training targets the cardio system with a basic step aerobics segment and trains muscle groups for strength and endurance. A positive by product of muscular strength is an increased metabolic rate. This class meets Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. Target Toning meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and is a muscular toning class. There are many benefits to a toned body, such as increased bone density, increased energy, and increased self-confidence, said a spokesperson. Box Aerobics is the Y’s newest class. It meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:45 p.m. This class is a high-energy class combining traditional hi/low aerobics with a mix of kick/boxing components. Floor work, weights, and abdominals are also incorporated into this popular class. Call the YMCA, 765-5417, for information. Birthday PhotosPhotographs will be used with birthday stories for persons age 90 and older, and will be placed in the Lifestyles section of The News. Birthday stories without photos will be used for persons celebrating 75 years or more. Information and photos may be mailed, e-mailed or brought to the Lifestyles desk in the Newsroom, and photos will be available for pick-up or mailed back. Kelli Cockrell Bride-ElectRichard and Edith Mae Cockrell of Marland announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli DiAnn, to Anthony Jack Beguin, son of Jack and Marcia Beguin of Ponca City. A Sept. 30 wedding is planned with the 4:30 p.m. ceremony to be held in the garden at the home of the bride’s parents. The future bride is a 1996 graduate of Frontier School and a 1998 graduate of Northern Oklahoma College. She is the assistant deli manager at United Supermarket. Beguin, a 1993 graduate of Ponca City High School, is assistant meat market manager at United. Sheila Jo Wilhelm Bride Of Zack Aaron ChristianSheila Jo Wilhelm and Zack Aaron Christian were united in marriage at 2 p.m. June 3, 2000, at the Church of God in Webb City. The double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Charles Richey, assisted by Vern Roe. The bride is the daughter of James and Shelly Wilhelm of Shidler and the granddaughter of James and Doris Wilhelm of Winfield, Kan., the late Sharon Martin, and the late Herb Roe. Parents of the bridegroom are Dwight and LuAnn Christian of Burbank. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Jim and Katie Barnard of Burbank, Mary Christian of Shidler, and the late O.Y. Christian. The church walls were decorated with white tulle and lights, accented with bouquets of yellow and white daisies and blue baby breath. The altar was adorned with arrangements of daisies. Candelabras symbolizing the circle of unity were accented by tree candelabras and the unity candle. The candelabras were lighted by Laney Roe, Kace Roe and Lucas Roe, cousins of the bride. The pews were marked with candles and cascading daisy bouquets. John Roe, pianist, provided music for the ceremony. Vocalists were Andrea McNown and Bradley Vogele. Vocal pieces were “If You Ever Leave,” “You’re Where I Belong” and “Everything.” “Back at One” was presented by the bridegroom to the bride. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a white Duchess satin gown embellished with beaded Shiffli and Venise laces. The fitted bodice featured a scoop neckline and short sleeves. Beaded panels of lace detailed the princess cut gown and chapel-length train. A beaded and crystal tiara held a chapel-length illusion veil edged with swirled satin piping and scattered with pearls and crystals. She carried a cascading bouquet of yellow and white roses, yellow and white daisies, blue baby’s breath and ivy. Following tradition, the bride wore wedding bands attached to her gown, that had belonged to her grandparents, for something old and borrowed. She wore a new pearl and diamond necklace and earrings, a gift from her parents. Her garter was accented with a blue ribbon. In her shoe she wore a sixpence from England, a gift from Wahanita Hodges. Stacey Wilhelm of Yale, sister-in-law of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. She wore an empire-styled gown with slim straps of yellow satin with a chiffon overlay and a chiffon shawl. Her bouquet was a smaller version of the bride’s. Bridesmaids were Krista Stierwalt of Foraker, Kodee Shaklee of Cleo Springs, Tangy Brown of McLoud, Cindy Renfroe of Tulsa, Shana Goodpasture of Wakomis, Kourtney Roe of Lindsay, and Kay Ghram of Alva. Each was dressed identically to the honor attendant and carried a small cascade of yellow and white daisies and blue baby’s breath. Flowergirls were Shontana and Sierra Wilhelm, nieces of the bride. Ringbearers were Landon Roe, Lucas Roe and Caden Dubose, cousins of the bride. Other members of the wedding party were Katelyn Roe, Ashley Wilhelm and Carson DuBose, cousins of the bride. They were attired in blue and white gingham dresses accented with a daisy neckline. Jim Christian of Pauls Valley served his brother as Best Man. Groomsmen were Jim Wilhelm of Cushing, Brandon Lyle of Broken Arrow, Steven Long of Shidler, Billy Head of Sperry, Marcus Johnson of Lawton, Jeff Hauck Oklahoma City, and Kyle Ghram of Alva. The bridegroom was dressed in a black tuxedo with a white vest. The attendants were dressed in tuxedos with navy blue vests. Becki Barnard and Stephanie Wilhelm attended the guest book and program table. Guests were seated by Ryan Christian, Billy Head and Kyle Ghram. The mothers were seated by their sons, Jim Wilhelm and Jim Christian. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Community Center in Kaw City. The room was decorated in white tulle and yellow and blue balloons with streamers. The cake and gift table held a white background with columns and draped tulle accented with blue ribbon and daisy arrangements. The bride’s satellite arrangement of cakes was highlighted with daisies and two sets of stairs with blue ribbon which led to the bride and groom topper. The groom’s cake was “Weddingopoly,” a cake made like a monopoly board with each square depicting a special person, place or happening during the couple’s courtship. The cakes were made and designed by the brides aunt, Rhenea Smith, as a wedding gift for the couple. An ice sculpture of a heart topped with two love birds adorned the serving table. Yellow and white daisies accented the base. Guests tables were decorated with yellow and blue tulle, each centered with a floating daisy candle. Those serving for the reception were Monica Burries, Jody Porter, Donna Barnard, Charity Hawkins, Donna Dubose, Jennifer Kennedy, Shelli Price, and Amber Good. Following a wedding trip to the Poconos, the couple has established a home in Shawnee. The bride recently graduated from St. Gregory’s University, and the bridegroom is a student at the University of Central Oklahoma and is employed at Home Depot. Couple United in Marriage At Eastern Heights ChurchWedding vows for Candy Mayse and Tommy Hutchison were officiated by the Rev. Frank Tepe in a 3 p.m. June 3, 2000, ceremony at Eastern Heights Christian Church. Pink and white roses were used for decorations in the church. The musical program included Tracy Byrd’s Keeper of the Stars and In God’s Hands by David Bohon. Mikel Montgomery was the candlelighter. The bride is the daughter of Joyce Bentham and Jack Higgins of Ponca City, and the bridegroom is the son of Velma Hutchison of Ponca City, and the late Bill Hutchison. The bride is the granddaughter of Sena Jones, rural Ponca City, and the late Russell Jones. Kelbi Higgins was the flowergirl, and ringbearers were Dalton Hollis and Tyler Hutchison. Attendants were Randi Higgins and Keith Benson. Ushers were Mikel Montgomery of Ponca City and Tommy Hutchison Jr. of Bartlesville. Assisting with the reception were Amy Hutchsion, Tatum Hutchison and Sharron McKee. The couple resides at 1201 South Ninth. The bridegroom is employed with Sullivan Trucking. Pair Will Wed July 29Faith Tabernacle, 501 South Fifth, will be the setting for the July 29 wedding of Alice Marie Nelson and James Robert Wilson. The couple invited friends and family to attend the 2 p.m. ceremony. Ms. Nelson is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ted Nelson. Wilson is the son of J.B. Wilson of Oklahoma City, and the late Beulah B. Wilson. The bride-elect attended Belle Plaine High School in Kansas and Wilson attended Southeast High School in Oklahoma City. He is a conductor for the Burlington, Northern, Santa Fe Railroad. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening. Wanda Headrick called the meeting to order, and Loretta Riley gave the devotional thought, “Give Thanks.” Fern Black led the TOPS pledge, and Betty Flower lead the KOPS kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Wanda Headrick was best loser, and Robinelle Oldham won the Ha-Ha Pot. She was also the Angel for the Month of June. Forbidden food for the week is cheese. It was announced the Perkins Fun Day will be Aug. 19. The theme is “A Garden Party.” The program was Low Fat Eating and a package wrapping contest with health tips on the wrapping. Ann McCool was the winner. Fern Black gave a tip from the “Effy Bird,” saying “you can be healthy- “effy” you want to badly enough.” Robinelle Oldham was the bird. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844. Dilworth Reunion Set Aug. 6 in BlackwellThe 44th Dilworth Reunion will be held Aug. 6 at the Red Cross Building in Blackwell. The building will be open at 11 a.m., with a basket dinner planned for 1 p.m. and a meeting at 2 p.m. Those attending should bring a basket dinner and service, tea and coffee will be furnished. Also, an auction is planned, and items should be brought for it. If unable to attend, contact Joan Arnold, Box 182, Braman, OK 74632, telephone 580-385-2355. Couple To Marry July 22The approaching marriage of Melissa Faye Jones and Dusty Wayne Lott has been announced. The couple will wed July 22 at Second Baptist Church. Miss Jones is the daughter of Joseph and Janetta Powelson and Hayden W. Jones, all of Ponca City, and Lott is the son of Charles E. Lott of Hennessey and Rudy and Judy Digiacinto of Sallisaw. The bride-to-be attended Ponca City schools and is employed as the housekeeping/laundry supervisor at Shawn Manor Nursing Home. The future bridegroom attended Hennessey High School and is employed at McDonalds. Little NewsGregg and Jennifer Motz of Winston-Salem, N.C., announce the birth of their second son. The baby was born at 11:04 p.m. July 7, 2000, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Jacob Philip Motz weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. He has a brother, Andrew Michael, 30 months old. Paternal grandparents are Kaye and Bobbie Motz of Ponca City, and great-grandfather is George Motz of Elkhart, Ind. Maternal grandparents are John and Judy Mountjoy of Winston-Salem, N.C. Michael T. Gray and Callie D. Radcliff of Blackwell are the parents of a son born at 5:06 p.m. July 11, 2000, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. Todd Michael Daniel Radcliff weighed 9 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Mike and Elsie Gray of Ponca City, the late Debra Gray, and Dan and Martha Radcliff of Blackwell. Ponca Citian Part of Antiques Roadshow in TulsaAntiques Roadshow has quietly become PBS’s top-rated program, with almost 14 million viewers tuning in each week. While this season’s shows are being aired, the program is already on its summer tour, gathering stories for next season. On July 8 the staff set up production in Tulsa. Critics and audiences alike have called the Roadshow “hypnotic,” “addictive,” a “guilty pleasure.” What draws millions to the screen is a winning formula that packs drama, mystery and excitement into each one-hour program, according to public relations personnel for the show. The concept revolves around members of the public who bring antiques and collectibles to a Roadshow event for free verbal appraisals from specialists from the country’s leading auction houses. Attends Show “Getting up at 5:30 on a Saturday morning and riding for two hours on only two cups of coffee isn’t my idea of fun. Neither is hurrying to meet a time schedule so that I can stand in line for three hours surrounded by several thousand people. But, that’s just what I and three of my best friends did last week,” said Joyce Newman, librarian and staff writer for The Ponca City News. “Tickets for the Antique Roadshow went on sale at noon on May 27. The show sold out within 55 minutes, making it the fastest selling show in Roadshow history,” said Newman. “Give or take a few, seven thousand people got tickets to the Tulsa Civic Center event. People from all over Oklahoma and several surrounding states took part in the show, and judging from the continuous line of people snaking through the building, not many ticket holders missed the chance to bring their attic treasures, garage sale finds and antiques to be appraised by the experts. My friends and I were no exceptions. Anyone getting in had to have at least one item for appraisal, but no more than two,” according to Newman. She continued, “Paintings from living-room walls, silver and crystal from kitchen cupboards, books from bookcases, knickknacks from shelves and tables, hand-stitched quilts and blankets from trunks and chests, and sometimes even the trunks and chests, found their way to the civic center on July 8. Motivated mostly by curiosity, people wanted to know the age and origin, or the time in history of their pieces. A few wanted to know if they paid too much for an item. Some wanted to know how much they could get for a piece. The Roadshow’s expert appraisers were lined up by categories at one end of the center to answer all of those questions.” Newman said, “Without the exceptional organization of the Antique Roadshow program the day could have been a disaster. As it was, it was a great way to spend a Saturday. Even the hand-carved dogs on leashes and castors were well-behaved!” The event will be televised on a future segment of Antique Roadshow. This summer the Antique Roadshow has visited Austin, Texas, Denver, Colo., Charleston, S.C., Tulsa and Sacramento, Calif. Sold-out events include Las Vegas, Nev., on July 22, St. Louis, Mo., on Aug. 5, and Boston, Mass., on Aug. 19. The last summer appearance is scheduled Aug. 26 at Madison, Wis. Tulsa Highlights Information from the Roadshow website listed highlights from the Tulsa tour. They included valuable furniture and a piece of technological history: A House of Representatives Desk was appraised by Wendell D. Garrett, senior vice president, Americana at Sothebys in New York. “National treasures turn up in unlikely places,” said appraiser Wendell Garrett. In this case, a local man visited the Tulsa flea market and found this desk, its lid broken from a stay in someone’s chicken house. But he was impressed and, after acquiring it for $350, vowed to restore it. I saw the tag at the top-W-64, the shield, stars on the sides, and a globe engraved with the word “America” on the back. But I didn’t know what it meant, said the man. “So I wrote the Smithsonian, and they referred me to the Architect of the Capitol, who told me I had a desk from the House of Representatives.” “He’s right,” said Garrett. “This desk sat in the western half of the building. The number tells us exactly where. The Boston firm of Dole, Hazleton and Co., most likely made the desk in 1857 from a design by Thomas U. Walter, a great architect in Philadelphia and later at the Capitol.” Garrett recently saw a similar desk sell for $15,000, but with the restoration he estimates this desk is worth approximately $8,000-$9,000. After the Civil War, these desks were sold and replaced with new furniture. It’s truly a piece of history. A cylindrical calculator was appraised by Gary Piattoni of eppraisals.com. A local man found the treasure over 40 years ago when downtown Tulsa was undergoing urban renewal. “They were making an expressway, tearing buildings down. So I went through the old buildings and found this.” But what, exactly, did he find? “What you have here is Thatcher’s calculator, a sort of glorified slide rule,” said Piattoni. The slide rule was introduced in 1607. “This was patented in 1881. Like all slide rules, this is based on algorithms. You can rotate the cylinder as well as pull it in and out. While no one uses slide rules or cylindrical calculators any more, they’re enjoying new-found popularity. In this age of cell phones and palm pilots, people are interested in early technologies, where it all began. The market for this kind of collectible is way up.” Without its original wooden box with its magnifier, Piattoni estimated the calculator’s value to be $800-$1,000. A treasure no matter how you add it up. Expensive TV Cart A chest of drawers was appraised by Wayne Pratt, president of Wayne E. Pratt, Inc., in Woodbury, Conn. A man from Kellyville brought in what he called his TV stand for a appraisal by Roadshow appraiser Wayne Pratt. This was no mere metal cart, however, but a fine chest of drawers crafted by hand in Boston. “The first thing I do when I get a chest like this is stand back and look at it,” said Pratt. “The last man who touched that surface was the man who made it. It’s absolutely perfect.” Several clues tipped off Pratt that the piece was the handiwork of John Cogswell, a Boston craftsman, who completed it around 1765. The brass handles, all original, were hand done in Birmingham, England, where Cogswell frequently ordered his brass. “At the time, there was a large U.S. tax on brass, so it was all imported,” said Pratt. “Next, I look at the wood. If you look at the drawers all together, you can see the perfect undulation of the wood that gives the front its curved appearance. The drawers were all cut from the same piece of wood, the same tree.” Throughout the piece, Pratt found wonderful craftsmanship, from snug dovetail joints to beautiful ball and claw feet. The only minor problem he could find were two missing pegs that would secure the top to the base. Pratt placed the chest of drawers value at $125,000-$150,000. “Don’t do a thing to this chest,” concluded Pratt. “It’s 100 percent perfect.” Locally, The Antiques Roadshow airs on OETA at 7 p.m. Monday. The Tulsa segment will be aired sometime next season. (Information for this article was correlated by Patti Carmack, News Lifestyles Editor, and Joyce Newman, staff writer.) Singles Network Plans Several ActivitiesThe Singles Network, organized in 1982, has announced a calendar of events planned this month. Adults of any age who are divorced, widowed, or never married, are invited to participate and meet other singles. Activity schedule for July 16-22 includes game night at Nancy’s, 7 p.m., July 18, bring snacks to share and call 762-1289. On July 20 join the group for a general meeting at 6 p.m. at Furr’s cafeteria. July 22, 6 p.m., the group will have a birthday dinner at the American Legion, call Dorothy by July 20, 765-1403. Ponca City HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting: 603 South 1st. Monday Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months. Tuesday The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Pizza Hut. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South First. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. A rummage clearance sale with 50 percent off most items, including clothes, furniture, tools and collectibles, is planned for 7-11 a.m. July 21-22 at 121 West Central. Sponsored by the Trinity Guild, proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s School. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161. SPORTSHot Day Leads To Hotter Golf Hot Day Leads To Hotter GolfBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor With the temperature hovering near 100 degrees, the weather was almost as hot as the match between Keni Ray and partner Rick Cavener against John Hron and Wade Lessert. The two teams slugged it out for 20 holes in the Ponca City Country Club’s Men’s Fourball Matchplay Tournament Saturday before Cavener sank and a short putt on the second hole for the win. The PCCC golfers face more hot weather today in the second round of the tournament. The finals will be next weekend. Ray and Cavener will play Tom Green and Allen Hardesty today while Phil Knight and Jon Hoover face J.B. Hron and Bruce Newman in the other semifinal match. “It was a heck of a match,” Ray said afterwards. “It was too ho to play 20 holes, but we really didn’t feel it. Cavener and Ray got down three holes on the front nine Saturday, but were able to climb back to within one at the turn when Cavener birdies No. 8 The pair went in front by a hole until John Hron birdied No. 15 to put the match even again and force the extra holes. Hron and Ray both birdied the 19th hole. Cavener then put his second shot on No. 20 within five feet of the cup and dropped in the birdie for the victory. “It seemed like on the back nine it took a birdie to win a hole,” Ray said. “It was back and fourth al day.” In the other championship matches, Green and Hardesty edged Dale Chapman and Paul Walker, 1-up, Knight and Hoover topped Richard Welborn and Matt Waddell, 5&4, while Hron and Newman were 7&6 winners over Frank Rogers and Jon Yocam. CHAMPIONSHIPS FLIGHT KENI RAY-RICK CAVENER Def JOHN HRON-WADE LESSERT, 1-UP 20 TOM GREEN-ALLEN HARDESTY Def. DALE CHAPMAN-PAUL WALKER 1 UP PHIL KNIGHT-JON HOOVER DEF. RICHARD WELBORN-MATT WADDELL 5&4 J.B. HRON-BRUCE NEWMAN DEF. FRANK ROGERS-JON YOCAM 7&6 PRESIDENTS FLIGHT DAVID MYERS & CRAIG MYERS DEF. RUSS DIDLAKE & DAN SIMS LARRY THOMAS & JOE ALCOTT DEF. GENE GANN & GLEN HOECKER 3&2 GUY CLARK & JAKE EWING DEF. CHUCK GREENWOOD & BILL SCHUTTE 5&4 KENNY ALTMAN & JASON SNYER DEF. JAME FLEGLER & KEVIN CARTER 3&2 FIRST FLIGHT AARON MCKINKLEY & R. LAURITSEN DEF. JACK HUDACK & J.DEMPEWOLF, 4&3 MIKED FRETWELL & JAN JARRETT DEF. KYLE PARKS & JOHN MCCLOUD, I UP JOE KINZER & ROGER STACY DEF. JOSH ARROTT & JOHN SPORE, 4&2 MIKE KEATING & DOUG REVARD DEF. JOHN WILLIAMS & JESSE HAYNES, 5&4 SECOND FLIGHT MIKE DANIELS & PAUL YARSA DEF. TOM CARTER & BRYAN CARTER 4&3 STEVE FRICK & MIKE ELLIS DEF. AJ. STOVALL & BOB ANTHONY, I UP BILL GREENFIELD & BYRON BRANDT DEF. DON ROWLAND & DON BOULDIN, 2&1 DON STEPHENS & STEVE LINVILLE DEF. CLYDE BECKER & PAUL NORTHCUTT, 2&1 THIRD FLIGHT CARL RENFRO & JOHN STANLEY DEF. JOHN SIMON & BEN DELAPAZ, 1 UP BILL CODDINGTON & D.LOCKWOOD DER T.COWLEY & DICK LARAMY, 1 UP BILL HILL & BUD SECREST DEF. JOE PADEN & PAUL JACKSON, 1UP (19) PHIL DOTSON & GERRY MORGAN DEF. ART MIRES & TONY WYATT, 4&2 SUNDAY’S PAIRINGS 8:00 - AAR0N MCKINLEY & R-LAURITSEN VS. M. FRIETWELL & JAN JARRETT 8:08 — CARL RENFRO & JOHN STANLEY VS. B. CODDTNGTON & D.LOCKWOOD 8:16 - BILL HILL & BUD SECREST VS. PHIL DOTSON & JERRY MORGAN 8:24 - JOHN SIMON & BEN DELAPAZ VS. TOM COWLEY & DICK LARAMY 8:32 - JOE PADEN & PAUL JACKSON VS. ART MIRES & TONY WATT 8:40 - JOHN HRON & WADE LESSERT VS. DALE CHAPMAN & PAUL WALKER 8:48 - RICHARD WELBORN & MATT WADDELL VS. F. ROGERS & JON YOCAM 8:56 - PHIL KNIGHT & JON HOOVER VS. J.B. HRON & BRUCE NEWMAN 9:04 - KENI RAY & RICK CAVENER VS. TOM GREEN & ALLEN HARDESTY 9:20 - GUY CLARK & JAYE EWING VS. KENNY ALTMAN & JASON SNYDER 9:28 CHUCK GREENWOOD & BILL SCERJTTE & J. FLEGLER & KEVIN CARTER 9:36. MIKE DANIELS & PAUL YARSA VS. STEVF FRICK & MIKE ELLIS 9:44 - JOE DEMPEWOLF & JACK HUDACK VS. KYLE PARKS & JOHN MCCLOUD 9:52 - JOE KINZER & ROGER STACY VS. NHKE KEATING & DOUG REVARD 10:00- JOSH ARROTT & JOHN SPORE VS. JOHN WILLLIAMS & JESSE HAYNES 10:08- CLYDE DECKER & PAUL NORTHCUTT VS. DON ROWLAND & D.BOULDIN 10:16- BILL GREENFIELD & BYRON BRANDT VS. DON STEPHENS & S LINVILLE 10:24- TOM CARTER & BRYAN CARTER VS. A.J. STOVALL & BOB ANTHONY 10:32- RUSS DIDLAKE & DAN SIMS VS. GENE GANN & GLEN HOECKER PC Drivers Have Tough Enid RacesEarly Leads Fail To Hold Up At Raceway ENID — Ponca City drivers Link Shelton and Robbie Robinson had tough days at the track last week in the Enid Speedway races. Shelton had the early lead in the street stock feature but couldn’t hold off Travis Johnson, who won three features on the night. Johnson took the advantage with a daring challenge on the back stretoh in lap eight and never looked back, claiming his fifth victory of the year. Shelton settled for second with Earl Whitley, Richard Hopkins, and Marvin Allen trailing at the line. Robinson marched through the mini stock field and led the early going of the race but tangled with lapped traffic in lap 14 and spun on the backstretch. Andy McElfresh inherited the lead and won with Swinford posted second followed by Calvin Bradford, Steven Unruh, and Logan Johnson was unstoppable as he also picked up the $500 purse in the winner take all Dash for Cash making quick work of the field composed of modifieds and pro stocks. It was all Johnson in the pro stock main as he exploded off the second row and took the point from the pacesetters in just three laps. Racing veteran Frank Graven showed he still has what it takes as he exploded off the pole and led the modified main event from fia to flag posting his first win in five years. Campbell, David Hughes, Hacker, and David Givens rounded out the top five. “It has been five years since I retired,” said Graven. “We experimented with the car tonight and everybody said it wouldn’t work, but it did.” Kenny Jones kept his cool in the wild and woolly factory stock "A" as he posted his first win of the season. When three cautions flags caused a fifteen minute delay with only two laps completed, promoter Martin Bond sent the cars to pit row to cool down. Jones led the restart and was never challenged. David Fisher raced to second with Greg Burt, Alain Crawford and Gene Jackson rounding out the top five.
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