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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, July 30, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar 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 Haircut-A-Thon, 2-5 p.m., Amazin’ Hair People Inc., 108 North Fifth Street, across from the library, Donation Basis Only, proceeds to support Bible Distribution Missions trip to Warsaw, Poland, through “Light for the Lost Ministries,” August 1-5 Grand National Motocross Championships, Jack Blevins Motocross Track, 1005 West Prospect Avenue, National Finals sponsored by National Motosport Association, participants ages 5 to 30. Wednesday Ponca City Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Thursday Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc., 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information 762-9053 or 762-7360. Saturday Christian Motorcycle Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga, I-35 and U.S. 60. August 7 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 8 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., City Commission Chamber, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 of Kay County, regular monthly board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School. August 9 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Gardens, more information 762-9866 or 718-0314. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. August 10 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin’. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. August 14 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. August 15 101 Wild West Rodeo Slack and Steer Roping, 4 p.m., 101 Ranch Arena, North Ash Street at West Prospect Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. 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. Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Kaw City Community Building, Kaw City. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. August 16 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. August 16-19 101 Wild West Rodeo, 8 p.m., 101 Ranch Rodeo Arena, West Prospect Avenue at North Ash Street. August 17 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln. August 18 Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commissioners’ Room. August 19 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Ponca City. 101 Ranch Old Timers Association Annual Reunion, 1 p.m., contact Linda Rennie 580-762-0678, fax 580-765-2798. 101 Ranch Collectors Annual Meeting and Exhibit of 101 Ranch Artifacts, 3 p.m., contact Linda Rennie 580-762-0678, fax 580-765-2798. August 24 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 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. August 24-27 124th Annual Ponca Pow Wow, afternoon and evening performances, White Eagle Park, contact Bronson Roughface, 580-762-8104. August 28 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. August 31 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Sept. 8-9 Country Harvest Antique and Craft Festival, Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, contact Connie Pruitt 580-767-0420. Sept. 15-16 Cherokee Strip Chili Cookoff and Oklahoma State Bar-B-Q Championships 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wentz Campgrounds, L.A. Cann Drive, contact Loretta Leathers 580-762-1500. Sept. 16-17 Fine Arts Festival, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, Saturday 9 a.m-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., contact Donna Secrest 580-765-9746. Sept. 20 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Sept. 29-30 Standing Bear Pow Wow, Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park, Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., contact, T.L. Walker 580-762-1514, fax 580-762-1542. Rep. Joe Sweeden Continues To Focus on Legislative EffortsState Representative Joe Sweeden, who has filed for reelection, has pledged to continue to focus his legislative efforts on expanding and improving rural health care, promoting rural economic development and securing more funding for local projects if he is reelected. “It has been a great honor to serve the people, of House District 36 over the last two years,” the 39-year-old Pawhuska rancher said. “If I am elected to a second term, I will do all I can to make sure the people of our area continue to have their needs and concerns taken care of at the Capitol.” Sweeden, who was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Oklahoma Cattlemens' Association, was a major supporter this year of a House of Representatives' plan that will help rebuild the state's rural health care system.. The project will expand health care services and quality by capturing nearly $200 million from federal sources to pay for improved health care programs across the state. Sweeden has also worked to make certain senior citizens are able to get additional free or low-cost drug prescriptions each month from state and federal medical care prograrns. The lawmaker, who sits on six House committees instead of the usual four, also helped secure raises for employees of senior citizens centers. Chief among Sweeden's accomplishments this year was his securing of $900,000 to pay for 14 special projects in the area. Among the projects Sweeden pushed through the Legislature this year are $115,000 for renovation at the Osage County Juvenile Justice Youth Shelter, $50,000 for construction at Osage Hills State Park, $ 100,000 for construction at area vo-tech schools, $100,000 for the Whitehair Memorial repair, $100,000 for repair to armories in Hominy, Sperry and Pawhuska, and $50,000 for local state highway patrol equipment. A staunch backer of efforts to cut the price of car tags to $85 per years, Sweeden also was heavily involved in the effort to bring the car tag reduction plan to a vote of the people this August. Sweeden is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and holds a degree, from Northern Oklahoma College. He is the vice chairman of the House Administrative Rule Review Committee. He is also a member of the House Agriculture; Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Tourism and Recreation; and Government Operations, and Agency Oversight committees Sweeden and his wife, Sheila, have two children, Delaney and Andie Jane. The Pawhuska Elks Lodge member has also served as Director of the Osage County Cattlemen's Association and as chairman of the Tallgrass RC&D. PC Enrollment SchedulesThe Ponca City schools have released the dates and times for fall enrollment. — Elementary students will enroll at their designated school on Aug. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. — West Middle School on July 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. and July 29 from 9 a.m. to noon — East Middle School from 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug.15 — Senior high students on Aug. 3, 4, 7 and 8 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors will enroll on Aug. 3, juniors on Aug. 4, sophomores on Aug. 7 and freshmen on Aug. 8. A late enrollment will also be held on Aug. 15. A district transfer meeting is scheduled for Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. Newkirk Land Run Tour Members Discuss GoalsNEWKIRK — Members of the Land Run Tours group enjoyed delicious homemade pie and ice cream at The Muffin Tin in downtown Newkirk. Karen Dye, president of the group, acted as hostess for the July meeting. Fourteen members representing the cities and towns of Newkirk, Tonkawa, Blackwell, Braman and Medford attended. Land Run Tours invites anyone interested in promoting tourism in small communities in north central Oklahoma to attend the monthly meetings. Land Run Tours may be reached by e-mail at landruntours@yahoo.com. Rusty Partee of Braman reported on progress being made in the update of the group’s brochure. Land Run Tours will be hosting a booth at the Oklahoma City Travel and Tourism show to be held Aug. 25 and 26 at the fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Fern Lively of Blackwell will have the table cover completed for the show. Julie Estrada and Partee are going to mail invitations to prospective clients before the show, inviting them to attend and visit the Land Run Tours booth. The treasurer’s report given by Partee shows that the group has begun to accumulate funds. The cities and towns who are members of Land Run Tours pay a membership fee of $75 per year. Shantell Schweer of the Arkansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau was a special guest for the evening. She provided the group with examples of the brochures and publications the Ark City and Cowley County area uses to let visitors know what their area has to offer. Arkansas City is the home of the Cherokee Strip Museum that could be a direct link to our area. Many visitors to the museum are enthralled with the history of the opening of the Cherokee Strip and the Land Run that occurred in this area. Land Run Tours hopes to work with our neighbors in Arkansas City to bring visitors to this area and be able to provide them valuable information on this unique event in our history. The August meeting of Land Run Tours will be held in Medford at Smrckas on Aug. 28. Members will meet at 6 p.m. for a meal, and the business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in helping to promote tourism in their community is invited to attend. Native Swede Says Hometown Compares to Life in Ponca CityBy JACKIE SCHROEDER News Summer Intern “Small things,” those are the main differences that Maria Larsson, a 17-year-old adolescent, notices between here and Bålsta, Sweden. Maria says that Ponca City is a lot like Bålsta. Maria came to Ponca City to meet a long time friend, just to put a face to the name. She met Tommy Dixon, a resident of Ponca City, on the Internet three years ago, and they have been talking ever since. Her mother gave her three options, one, she would help her to get her driver’s license, which is much more expensive than here in America, two, she would help her move out when she turned 18, or three, she would pay for her to visit America. Maria says that was it. “I’m going to America.” She told Tommy five or six months before the trip, letting him know she was finally coming for a visit. She got her round trip ticket and her Visa in order and arrived in Ponca City on July 1. She said the first difference between Sweden and Oklahoma that she noticed was the climate. When she walked out of the Wichita, Kan., airport she said the heat just struck her. She remembers Tommy and his dad talking about it cooling down and she thought, “If this is cool, I’m not going out tomorrow.” According to Maria the heat is dryer here, and there is a lot more humidity. Maria has fallen in love with America’s fast food. Taco Bell and Subway are her favorite places to eat. When asked what would happen when she went back to Sweden and didn’t have the fast food restaurants, she quickly answered, “Starve!” Moments later, she stated that she would probably get along and eat the regular cuisine of Sweden. She said that in Sweden they eat such things as blood pudding, which is made from pig’s blood and flour, and horse meat. “It’s not uncommon to have horse meat on your sandwich,” she said. One thing she has never eaten in Sweden is Swedish meatballs. She said that Cathy, Tommy’s mom, bought her some just so she could try them. Maria has been learning the English language since the age of 8. She stated that she understands most English, but slang and abbreviations elude her. She said she didn’t learn English in school, she learned it from television, movies, and music. They get some talk shows, sitcoms, and channels like NBC and CBS, which helped her to learn English. She said that some people in Sweden are really into the Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls, but she doesn’t like them. She enjoys industrial, and gothic. She really enjoys music. Maria is going into what will be her senior year of high school, and is majoring in music. She plays the drums, guitar, flute and sings in the choir. She has been taking mainly music courses since her first ring, or sophomore, year. School in Sweden is similar to school here in some ways, and different in others. Children begin school at the age of seven. The school system is divided into two schools, first through ninth and what would be considered high school is the second. Instead of calling it high school, it’s called first to third ring. First ring is what would be your sophomore year, second ring is junior and third ring is senior. Another major difference in schools is that you get paid to go to school in Sweden. You have to keep a regular attendance, and if you start skipping, they can drop you, Maria said. Their grading scale doesn’t use letters. The grades you receive are pass plus, pass very well, pass and not pass, which is like A, B, C and F. She said that first through ninth grades are pretty much required, but after that-if your doing poorly, or not attending school enough-they can drop you. Sweden uses Celsius scale instead of Fahrenheit, the metric system instead of inches, and feet and crowns instead of dollars, and this has really cause Maria problems here in America. “But that’s what she has Tommy for,” Cathy said. The cost of living is a little higher, Maria thinks. They do pay higher taxes but that’s because the taxes pay for their dental and medical insurance and for the schools. Maria lives in Bålsta, which is a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, with her mother, Barbro. She said she has five older half siblings. Therese, Roger, Nicklas, Bo and Benget ranging in ages from 27 to 36. Local Scout Volunteer Spends Time, Efforts Helping Kids OutEditor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles detailing the 16 United Way agencies. “Just about any activity we have going, Dorothy is there helping in some form. Whether it be teaching a new skill to the boys or organizing an activity, Dorothy is always there to help out,” says Andy Grimes, district executive for the 101 District in Stillwater. Dorothy Leonard, a volunteer unit committee chairperson for Troop 509, chartered to First Baptist Church in Ponca City, is currently the director of the Cub Scout parent-pal campout to be held in September. Dorothy and her husband, Steve, are proud parents of two Eagle Scouts, Brad and Michael. In the past, Dorothy has served as a den leader, Cub Scout day camp staff, Webelos resident camp staff, district roundtable staff, and director of several other district and council-wide activities. Dorothy has received the District Award of Merit, the highest award given to a volunteer on the district level, and the Silver Beaver, which is the highest award given to volunteers on the council level. The Will Rogers Council of the Boy Scouts has joined forces with the Enid council to better serve the youth of the area. The new combined council is called Cimarron Council. A volunteer executive board governs the Cimarron Council. Those serving on the executive board from the Ponca City area are Stuart Tate, past council president; Rich Cantillion, vice president of public relations; Dan Gilliam, vice president of finance; Russ Shields, assistant treasurer; and Hank Kruckeberg as 101 district chairman. Serving on the board as members at large are Stan Bivin, Bob Carlberg, Karen Furman, Joe Harris, Foster Johnson, Dr. Joe Kinzer, Bill Lundeen, Senator Paul Muegge, Bill Palmer, Tom Quillin, John Raley, Joe Rothbauer, Roger Stacey, and Rollin Vickery. The Cimarron Council, Boy Scouts of America makes scouting available to youth by chartering community organizations to operate Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. The chartered organization must provide an adequate and safe meeting place and capable adult leadership, and must adhere to the principles and policies of the council. The council provides unit leader training, program ideas, camping facilities, literature, and professional guidance for volunteer leaders, as well as liability insurance protection. Volunteers are needed to carry out the programs of the Boy Scouts of America in schools, churches, and other community organizations, as well as administrative duties throughout the council to ensure quality programming, growth of membership, and adequate financial support from the community. Anyone interested in volunteering or joining a Boy Scouts of America program, please contact Andy Grimes at the Scout Service Center at (580) 765-6669. The United Way of Ponca City proudly supports the following 16 member agencies within our community — American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council, Cimarron Council-Boy Scouts of America, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, The Salvation Army, and YMCA. Tie Me Wallaby Down Sport Animal Life in Australia To Be Featured Thursday At Special Library ProgramBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Want to learn more about Australia, site of the millennium Olympics? If so, the Ponca City public library is the place to be. On Thursday, the library is hosting a one-day only program, Workers Down Under, designed to enhance Americans’ appreciation for animal life on the island continent. The program features guest speakers Ron and Michele Walenciak, educational exhibitors from Ponca City, and a film of animals from Australia. Making a special appearance are Skippy the Wallaby, an 18-month-old juvenile wallaby, and Sweetie the Sugar Glider. Both animals are indigenous to Australia. The program will be presented twice on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each presentation last an hour and 15 minutes. According to Sandy Denny, administrative assistant at the library, programs like Wonders Down Under, are very beneficial to children. They are also a part of the library’s summer reading program. “There is so much information for kids to gain through these programs,” Denny said. “They help enhance a child’s reading abilities and offer a wide variety of information that help them learn about the world around them,” she added. “Sometimes I even think parents get something out of the program.” Not only are the programs educational, suggested Denny, but they are entertaining as well. “I’ve seen children watching during these programs sit mesmerized by what was going on around them,” she noted. According to Youth Services librarian Judy Johnson, who hosts the series, the library has held several other interesting programs this summer. “We’ve had programs like ‘At the Hop,’ talking about the history of rock and roll, and ‘Toys of the 50s and 60s,’” she said. During the latter program, Terri Ivers of Terri’s Toys and Collectibles, did a presentation on collectible toys. “After the programs, we give away door prizes associated with that day’s program,” Johnson said. The library doesn’t just offer reading programs in the summer, noted Denny. There are programs during the school year, too. “These are primarily geared toward preschool age children,” she explained. Michele Walenciak, a library employee, said this wo#uldn’t be the first time she and her husband have brought animals to the library for the children. “Skippy has been to visit before for story time,” she explained, but noted this would be Sweetie’s debut. Both animals were raised by the Walenciaks. According to Denny, the program is beneficial to youngsters of all ages ... and adults, too. Children under eight years of age must have adult supervision while in the library. For more information about Workers Down Under and other library children’s programs, contact Johnson at 767-0345. State of the City Report Ready“We can never settle for what we have already achieved,” states mayor Tom Leonard on the cover of this year’s State of the City report. That message is carried throughout the report, which is inserted in today’s Ponca City News, which highlights city services and projects. “We are in an ongoing process that will leave future generations with a city that is greater and more beautiful than it was when we received it,” stated Leonard in his letter to citizens, included in the report. “The State of the City report for 2000 is the finest report we have ever done,” commented city manager Gary Martin. “We hope that residents and businesses will keep this report and use it as an information tool throughout the year.” He also said communication and participation are keys to community success, noting that the State of the City report, prepared by assistant city manager Tana McKinley, is only one tool the city is using to communicate more effectively. Other tools include the city’s web site (www.poncacity.com), “Let Us Hear From You” cards, media tip sheets and resident guides. “We also know how important it is to keep city employees educated and informed of all city projects and services,” added Martin. City services and projects highlighted in the report are the city commission, administrative services, city clerk and financial services, cultural services, economic development and tourism services, fire services, information services, police services, transportation services and Ponca City Utility services for electric, water and solid waste. County Agenda: Funds Big TopicNEWKIRK — The depositing of funds will be the main order of business when the Kay County board of commissioners convenes in regular session Monday. Meeting time is 9 a.m. at the county courthouse. Among the topics to be discussed are depositing funds into the General Fund Workers’ Comp Account and the Highway Cash Fund. The board will also discuss approving a contract between the county and the Tulsa County Juvenile Detention Center for juvenile detention services.. Other topics on the agenda include possible action on the county’s workers’ compensation coverage, possible appointment of an interim Emergency Preparedness director and possible approval of a court fund claim for the lease of court clerk’s Ponca City satellite office in August. DEATHSNorma L. Benge Norma L. BengeNorma L. Benge, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Thursday afternoon, July 27, 2000, at the Integrated Specialty Hospital of Edmond. She was 76. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2000, at Grace Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gail Daughtery Smith, associate pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Norma L. Benge was born Oct. 2,1923, in Webb City, the daughter of Charles G. Benge and Lillie A. (Hoover) Benge. She attended the Webb City Public Schools, graduating as valedictorian of her graduating class of 1942. She then attended the Draughton Business College of Tulsa. She was employed with Conoco, in the Accounting Department, from 1942 to 1985. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Her enjoyments included bowling, watching all sports and visiting with her former fellow workers of Conoco. She is survived by three brothers, Albert Benge, Arcadia; Charles Benge, Wichita, Kan.; and Richard Benge, Bartlesville; three sisters, Martha Brodie, Mecon, Ga., Dorothy Woods, Danbury, Texas, and Alice Henderson, Los Angeles, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Frank Benge; and two sisters, Georgia Perryman and Mary Belle Carpenter. Casket bearers will be Albert Benge, Richard Benge, Mark Benge, Joe Benge, Chase Benge, Josh Benge and Jack Woods. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Central, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. The casket will be closed at the services but family and friends may call at Grace Memorial Chapel until 1 p.m. Monday. Violet Alice MorehouseViolet Alice Morehouse of Tyrone, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 92. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, in the Tyrone Methodist Church with the Rev. Kim Dominic officiating. Burial will follow at the Tyrone Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. Violet Alice Morehouse was born Aug. 30,1907, in Oklahoma Territory, the daughter of Chester Harvey and Celia Frances (Koehn) Morehouse. She lived on farms in Texas County all her life. She graduated from Eureka High School in Eureka, Okla., 1925. In 1929 she married E. W. (Eddie) Roth in Richfield, Kan. and they made their home on a farm west of Tyrone for more than 50 years. She continued farming after his death in 1981. She was a member of the Tyrone Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. Her interests were her needlework and gardening. Survivors include a son Gary Roth of Tonkawa; three grandsons; four great-granddaughters; two nieces; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Charles Morehouse; a sister, Margaret Morehouse and a grandson. ObituariesJames W. BothwellJames W. "Jim" Bothwell, lifelong Ponca City resident, died Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. He was 86. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m Monday, July 31, 2000 at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J. D. Ward, pastor, officiating and assisted by Mike Sweetman, chaplain, Hospice of Ponca City. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mr. Bothwell was born Nov. 16, 1913, in Ponca City the son of Harry and Jessie (Cochran) Bothwell. He grew up in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1932. During the summers of his school years, he went to the Black Hills of South Dakota and worked a gold mine on hisgrandparent's homestead. He later worked for the CCC Camp in the Black Hills, cutting timber. Also, during his senior year of high school, Mr.Bothwell learned how to fly. This experience would benefit him later in his career. On Aug. 3, 1933, he married Arneva L. Moses in Lead, South Dakota. They returned to Ponca City and Mr. Bothwell began working in the oil fields, which took them to Oklahoma City and later to east Texas. In 1939, they moved back to Ponca City and in 1940 Mr. Bothwell began a 28-year career with Continental Oil Company, retiring Dec. 31, 1968, as General Supervisor. His career allowed him to work in all of their refineries, including two years in Panama. His flying experience allowed him to pilot himself to many of the job sites. After his retirement, Mr. Bothwell owned and managed rental property. In 1979, he and his wife began spending winters in Harlingen, Texas, and summers in South Dakota. In 1993, they moved back to Ponca City to be with family. Mrs. Bothwell died Aug. 20, 1995. Mr. Bothwell was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Additionally, he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and served as Flight Lieutenant of the Ponca City Chapter. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge and in 1998 became the oldest person to ever join the Moose Lodge. In addition to flying, he loved golfing and fishing. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George (Sandra) Martin of Ponca City; brother, Bill A. Bothwell of Oregon; sister, Harriet Guthrie of Calif.; granddaughter, Arneva Marie Pittman of Frisco, Texas; grandson, James L. "Bud" Martin of Ponca City; and three great grandchildren, Wesley Martin Pittman, Marissa Leigh Pittman and Kathryn Alyse Martin. In addition to his parents and wife, a son, Charles Bothwell, preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary John David HodgesJohn David Hodges, age 64, longtime Newkirk resident, died Friday, July 14, 2000, in Oklahoma City at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Full military honors were performed at his burial on July 18, 2000, at Sunnylane Cemetery in Del City. John David Hodges was born June 26, 1936. After graduating from Arkansas City, Kan., in 1954, he served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1976 as an air ship crewman and later air traffic controlman, ending his career as a senior chief petty officer. After retirement in New Orleans, La., he moved his family to Newkirk. He was a member of the VFW Post 1254 of Arkansas City, Kan., and the American Legion Post 14 of Ponca City, where he served on the Boys State Committee. He enjoyed working with his hands and, most recently, fishing and bird watching. He is survived by his seven grandchildren, his three daughters, two sons-in-law, his brothers and their wives, two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, his companion of six months and one devoted dog. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his son, John David Jr.; and his parents and stepparents. Memorial contributions may be made to either Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) through Eastman National Bank, Newkirk, Okla. 74647 or the American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Services PendingHazel HighfillNORMAN — Hazel Highfill died Saturday morning, July 29, 2000, in the home of her son, Dr. Joe Highfill in Norman. She was 81. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. Juanita GreenJuanita Coatney Green, Ponca City resident, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at her home. She was 84. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. James R. WeberENID — James R. Weber, former resident of Ponca City, died Friday evening, July 28, 2000, at his home in Enid. He was 82. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFS-- Miscellaneous — A motorist at the intersection of Hartford Avenue and Waverly Avenue advised Ponca City police at 8:46 a.m. Friday that vehicles were coming off Hartford Avenue at the red flashing lights at the construction site without stopping. The motorist requested an extra patrol. An officer was advised. After The Gold Rush Antiques and wonderful junk. Opening Saturday 29th. Hours Monday through Saturday 10-5, one block north of Osage Pioneer Bank. 762-9904. adv. Theft — A man in the 400 block of West Otoe Avenue reported a stolen gun to Ponca City police at 3:24 p.m. Friday. The man told police he may know who took it. An officer was assigned and a report was taken Subject Held — An officer in the 1400 block of North Waverly Avenue reported a 35-year-old woman had been taken into custody for driving under suspension at 10:19 a.m. Friday. Senior Center — Ponca City Senior Center will open Wednesday, Aug. 2, 319 West Grand 1 p.m. The public is welcome to join us to celebrate our Grand Opening. There will be fun, refreshments and a drawing for a door prize. The Earl Czaplinsky band will be playing some great Dixie-land music. Call 762-9412 for any questions. Great Trip, eight seats left. Mexico’s Fabulous Copper Canyon Tour. Call now! 762-7591. adv. Water District Meeting — Rural Water District 1 will hold its monthly directors meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Enterprise School Building, Lake and Enterprise. Theft — A man in the 300 block of North Osage Avenue requested a Ponca City police officer in reference to a stolen bicycle at 10:29 a.m. Friday. The man called the Communications Center again and advised he would come to the police department to file the report and look at bicycles. Taco Stop will be closed for vacation July 17th through August 1st. Re-open Wednesday August 2nd. adv. Fraud — An officer at the police department reported a case of forgery at 10:49 a.m. Friday. Caboose Thrift Shoppe. We have moved our drop box from K-mart parking lot to South of Our building. All summer clothes 1/2 price. adv. Theft — A resident in the 1800 block of Holbrook Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 11:01 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue reported a 23-year-old woman was taken into custody on a Grant County warrant at 11:43 a.m. Friday. Subject Held — An officer in the 100 block of Glenside Avenue reported an 18-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under suspension, no insurance, possession of marijuana and no seat belt, and a 17-year-old man was taken into custody for possession of marijuana at 12:10 p.m. Friday. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Theft — A man from the 1300 block of Clarke Street came to the lobby of the Public Safety Center and reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 12:21 p.m. Friday. Theft — Someone from the 200 block of North Palm Street came to the police department to drop off a stolen bicycle report at 1:58 p.m. Friday. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Lake Street reported a 23-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under suspension at 10:49 p.m. Friday. Alabams Barber shop will be closed for vacation July 28, re-open August 4. adv. Accident — A minor accident in the 1700 block of Queens Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 4:33 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Disturbance — A man in the 1700 block of North Fourteenth Street reported someone had pulled a knife on him to Ponca City police at 8:03 p.m. Friday. Two officers responded to the scene. An information report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Stolen Vehicle — A woman in the 300 block of east emporia Avenue reported a stolen vehicle to Ponca City police at 8:13 p.m. Friday. She believed it had been stolen sometime between 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. while she was at work. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Miscellaneous — A woman near the intersection of Ashbury Road and Briar Ridge Road reported finding gasoline running down the street along the curb to Ponca City police at 8:41 p.m. Friday. An officer, responding to the scene, reported the fire department wasn’t needed because, since it was raining, the rain would wash the gasoline down the street. Greenhouse Clearance, six packs 5¢ pack, select group porch boxes, $2.00 each. Keathly Nursery. 2448 Bridge Ave. adv. Do You Know CPR? — Free one time per month classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation given by the Ponca City Fire Department training center. Adult Heartsaver Class will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the training room of the No. 1 Fire Station, 500 East Grand. For additional information call 767-0361 or 765-3178. Kids Review now accepting childrens fall/ winter consignments. adv. Burglary — A woman in the 600 block of North Palm Street reported coming home and finding her bedroom window’s screen cut to Ponca City police at 8:48 p.m. Friday. The woman told police someone had entered the residence but no one was in the house at that time. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A woman in the 3600 block of D Street reported observing two subjects taking some items from an elderly woman’s yard to Ponca City police at 10:43 p.m. Friday. The woman also gave a description of the vehicle the subjects were driving. Two officer responded to the call. The officers reported a 28-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were taken into custody for grand larceny. A report from the officer was taken. Starting At 7:00 am all over town. Maps available at Chamber of Commerce, Tonkawa News and businesses. Merchants sidewalk sales, Farmers Markets, concessions and food booths will be downtown. Come to Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce for information at 1-580-628-2220. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue reported a 32-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication at 12:56 a.m. Saturday. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Suspicious Person — Someone in the 100 block of East Hillcrest Drive reported seeing a juvenile trying to get into a house to Ponca City police at 6:17 a.m. Saturday. A vehicle description and tag number was given. An officer, responding to the call, reported a 21-year-old man was taken into custody for unlawful entry, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Intoxicated Subject — A man in the 1400 block of South Ninth Street reported an intoxicated subject wouldn’t get out of his pickup to Ponca City police at 11:11 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned. The intoxicated subject was given a ride home. Subject Held — An officer in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a 36-year-old man was taken into custody for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue reported a gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 5:58 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Special Meeting — The Ponca City Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at noon. Agenda items include personnel items. Foundation Meeting — The Ponca City Public School Foundation will have a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at noon. The group also meets every third Wednesday of the month. The meeting place is at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. -- LIFESTYLESLula Horner Celebrating 100th Birthday Lula Horner Celebrating 100th BirthdayBy JACKIE SCHROEDER News Summer Intern During the 100 years of her life, Lula Horner says, “the most unbelievable change that has occurred is the movement from covered wagons to walking on the moon.” The shift in transportation simply amazes her. “I never had any idea I’d live to be as old as I am,” she said. Lula Marie James was born, Aug. 20, 1900, in what was then the Oklahoma Territory, after her parents, Henry and Sarah James, moved from Iowa. She was the youngest of six children. The family settled on a 160-acre farm about 12 miles southwest of Pond Creek. In 1894, the family paid between $250 and $350 for the acreage, but were so poor after that, that they couldn’t send a post card to their families to tell them they were all right until 1895. When the four boys got married, each was given 80 acres of land, the two girls were given $2000 apiece. Lula can remember quite a few things from her youth. She remembers traveling by covered wagon to see her brother in Alva, a three-day trip. Camping out, fording rivers, free range cows grazing over the lazy, wide open plains, are fond memories Lula has of their trek across Oklahoma. She also remembers that it was 40 miles between towns, and having to go and pick up cow chips to burn for a campfire. In 1914, Lula’s family traveled to Oregon to visit her sister, and she can recall traveling by train. The family went to San Francisco to the World Fair. When returning home, she remembers her father buying their first family car, a Model A, in 1915. “It looked like a box car to me,” Lula said with a laugh. Lula married John Leroy Horner on, Jan. 2, 1918. A few months later he enlisted in the army and she joined him later in Georgia. One of Lula’s favorite memories was when the Armistice was signed and her husband never had to go overseas. Lula and her husband both survived the flu pandemic of 1918, which killed over 500,000 in the United States alone. The couple owned a farm on the outskirts of Garber. It was this farm which helped them get through the Great Depression. They had butter, milk, eggs, chicken, potatoes and could grow their own garden. Any other groceries they needed, they would sell butter and eggs to buy. They canned their own vegetables and meats, and smoked the meat from pigs. “We never wanted for things,” Lula said about the time. “We made it through.” While pregnant with her first child in 1920, Lula had to have an appendectomy. She said that many thought she wouldn’t survive, but she pulled through and gave birth to her first son, whom the couple named Marion. Two years later, a second child died at birth. In 1926, she gave birth to a daughter, Verna, and, in 1930, Donald was born. Her children were always delivered at home with a doctor and midwife because it wasn’t common practice to go to a hospital. She did, however, enter the hospital for her appendix to be taken out. Lula stated that when they lived in the Garber area, “No one locked their doors, there just wasn’t any need.” Before they had air conditioning, they would spread out a blanket and sleep in the yard under the stars during hot weather. Until 1947, Lula says that they had no running water, and her electricity was created by wind chargers and car batteries. Her stove was coal oil, and they farmed with horses. She said, “There is no comparison (between then and now).” In 1972, Lula and John L., as he was called, moved to Ponca City, residing on South Palm. Following her husband’s death in 1980, Lula remained living on her own until right after her 98th birthday. Lula drove until she was 94, and proudly says that she never had an accident in the 80 years she drove. She gave up driving voluntarily. Lula’s daughter-in-law, Catherine Horner, said that Lula told her about something that had surprised Lula when it came out — sliced bread. “She said ‘what has the world come to when people are to lazy to slice bread!’” Lula told of how, during the harvest, she would make and slice her own bread every day. The first plane ride Lula went on was in 1998, when she, Donald and Catherine, went to Las Vegas to visit Verna. Their flight had a stop in Albuquerque, and until then, Lula had sat on the aisle, but for the rest of the way she decided she wanted to sit next to the window. “I’m just an ordinary person,” Lula says, but maybe she doesn’t come from an ordinary family. Three of Lula’s siblings lived to be in their 90s. Her mother was 97 when she died. She believes she’s the only one of her family to reach 100. She accredits her long life to living a “good, clean, simple life.” Land Run Anniversary Date of Chili Cook OffBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer The Oklahoma Barbecue State Championship and the Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-off have a great date this year — Sept. 16, the anniversary of the land run into the Cherokee Strip. Hosted by Professionals Today, the cook off proceeds benefit Hospice of Ponca City. Designated by Gov. Frank Keating as the official Oklahoma Barbecue Championship, the event will draw barbecue cooks from surrounding states as they vie for invitations to prestigious events such as the Kansas City Royal in Kansas City or the Jack Daniels event in Kentucky. Meanwhile, the chili cooks, also from Oklahoma and surrounding states, will be competing for points to qualify for the World Cook-off in Terlingua, Texas. Entries are already coming in for the event slated at Wentz Camp in Lake Ponca Park, according Karen Furman, chairman. Robyn Boettcher is the co-chairman. Members of Professionals Today have been meeting regularly since last September’s cook-off to put together another record-setting cook-off. Categories in the barbecue division are backyard, children’s BBQ and beans and sauce. This event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), while the chili division is guided by the Chili Association Society International (CASI). The chili categories are the regular division and the children’s competition. Over $6,000 has been assembled for the barbecue winners by contributions form super star sponsors including, Dr. Pepper, Conoco, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Kingfisher Kountry Kookers, KPNC Radio, Budweiser, Boettcher Ryan and Martin, law firm, and Ponca City Publishing Company. Major sponsors include Sullivan Trucking, Braudrick Printery, Home National Bank and Toni’s Westside Rx. The CASI chili division will win prizes, while the children’s winners will receive cash and ribbons. In the CASI division two other awards will be recognized - showmanship and the peoples’ choice. For entry forms, contact Karen Furman (580) 763-2340. Reception Set2-4 p.m., Aug. 5 The family of Lula Marie Horner is hosting a reception in honor of her 100th birthday. The event is planned for Aug. 5, 2-4 p.m., at her residence in The Renaissance, 2616 Turner Road. It is requested that there be no gifts, but cards would be appreciated. Parking is available in the lot north of The Renaissance and the north door will be open. Hosts will be her children, retired Lt. Col. Marion R. Horner and wife, Anne, of Colonial Heights, Va.; Verna Mae Phelan of Las Vegas, Nev.; Donald J. Horner, and wife, Catherine, of Ponca City. Mrs. Horner has nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, most of whom plan to attend the celebration. Lea Reames Is Appointed To Health BoardJerry Regier, acting director for Oklahoma State Department of Health and cabinet secretary of Health and Human Services, announces the appointment of Lea Reames to the Kay County Board of Health Ms. Reames’ term will began July 1 and will expire June 30, 2004. “As a member of the Kay County Board of Health, Ms. Reames will be actively involved with the Health Department to identify the public health problems of our county, and lead community efforts to solve them,” said Mike O’Connor, administrator of Kay County Health Department. Ms. Reames is retired from the Blackwell Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the VFW auxiliary and enjoys traveling and gardening. The Kay County Board of Health is composed of five members. Other board members are Dr. Jane Thomason, Dee Schieber, Sandy James, and Krista Perkins. Meals on WheelsMeals 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. Cost is $2.50 per meal and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information, call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Monday, July 31: Beef and macaroni casserole; breaded cauliflower; dinner roll; sunset jello salad; Rice Krispie square. Tuesday, Aug. 1: Meatloaf; whipped potatoes with brown gravy; cauliflower au gratin; kidney bean salad; peach cobbler. Wednesday, Aug. 2: Beef stroganoff with noodles; winter mix vegetables; dinner roll; fresh fruit salad; brownie. Thursday, Aug. 3: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with gravy; fried cabbage; tossed salad; raspberry gelatin. Friday, Aug. 4: Catfish fillet with tartar sauce; tater tots; zucchini; apple-raisin slaw; bread pudding. Rebecca Sober Weds Trevor James FlanaganNuptial vows for Rebecca Diane Sober and Trevor James Flanagan were solemnized in an 11 a.m. ceremony July 1, 2000, in the United Congregational Church in Crested Butte, Colo. Their double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Timothy Q. Clark. Decorations included stone urns filled with Colorado wildflowers in a variety of colors. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Pam Sober, 290 South Rock Cliff Road, and the bridegroom is the son of William S. and Patricia Flanagan of Yukon. Grandparents are Virginia Denison, Gerald and Hope Sober, all of Ponca City, Funston and Frances Flanagan of Walters, and Bill and Marie Flanagan of Calera. Matron of Honor, Kari J. Nolan of Midland, Texas, wore a mauve A-line style gown with a sleeveless satin bodice and chiffon skirt. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of natural Colorado wildflowers in a variety of colors. William S. Flanagan II of Lubbock, Texas, served his brother as Best Man. The bride wore a white satin designer gown in a ballroom style. The fitted waistline of the sleeveless bodice was detailed with a trio of satin bands. Her handmade tulle veiling was accented with a random scattering of pearls. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of natural Colorado wildflowers in a variety of colors. The reception was held in the mountain cabin home of the bride’s parents. Assisting with the event were Elaine Clements and Nancy Keathly, the bride’s aunt. A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held July 15 in Ponca City, and a reception, hosted by the bridegroom’s parents, was held July 8 in Yukon. The newlywed couple resides in Ponca City. The bride is an athletic trainer for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Ponca City High School. The bridegroom is a state trooper with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Out-of-town guests at the wedding included Jeanne and Jason and Shelby Pennington of Yukon, sister, brother-in-law and niece of the bridegroom; Don and Nancy Keathly of Dallas, Texas, uncle and aunt of the bride; Scott Sober, brother of the bride, Mary Prock, Vernon Merrifield, Pam and Tom Sober, Elaine Clements, Virginia Denison, all of Ponca City; Bill and Marge Flanagan of Calera; Norman and Pat Pierce of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Chris and Kari Nolan of Midland, Texas; William S. Flanagan II, Julie, Abbie and Jennifer Fergerson of Lubbock, Texas. Dormans Celebrate 50 YearsFriends and family will honor Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Dorman on Aug. 5 at a gathering at the American Legion on the occasion of the couple’s golden wedding anniversary. Hosts will be their daughter, Linda Dorman of Tulsa, and son, Gary, and his wife, Marta of Ponca City, and grandchildren, Kelly Gale of Tulsa, Whitney and Andrew Dorman of Ponca City. Darrell Dorman and the former Lottie Mills were married Aug. 3, 1950, at Rush Springs. They moved to Ponca City in February of 1958 when he began employment with Conoco. Mr. Dorman retired from Tech Services Marketing in May 1985. His hobbies include woodworking, and he has been a referee for 20 years. He is also a member of the American Legion. Mrs. Dorman worked as a secretary at Ponca City High School, and later in the medical field. She also owned the Bijou clothing business. The couple is affiliated with Community Christian Church. Engagement Is AnnouncedThe engagement of Danielle Shea McGugan and Trent Eugene Fortner has been announced. The couple plans an Aug. 26 wedding in the First Lutheran Church in Ponca City. The bride-elect is the daughter of Teresa Lively of Blackwell and Pete Lively of Blackwell. She is the granddaughter of Jean McGugan of Ponca City, Roy and Georgia Lively of Blackwell, and the late Willis L. McGugan. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Ronald and Sunshine Fortner of Arkansas City, Kan., and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Fortner of Arkansas City, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baumgardner of Nebraska. Miss McGugan is a graduate of Blackwell High School and earned an associates degree in business administration from Cowley County Community College. She is employed at Wal-Mart in Ponca City. Fortner is a graduate of Arkansas City High School and is employed as assistant manager at Colortyme. He is also a member of the United States Army National Guard. Birthday PhotosPhotographs will be used with birthday stories for persons age 90 and older, and will be placed in the Lifestyles section of The News. Birthday stories without photos will be used for persons celebrating 75 years or more. Information and photos may be mailed, e-mailed or brought to the Lifestyles desk in the Newsroom, and photos will be available for pick-up or mailed back. Mailing address for The Ponca City News is Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602 and e-mail may be sent to lifestyles@poncacitynews.com Faith Tabernacle Church Setting for Nuptial VowsMr. and Mrs. David Bohon are residing at 1729 Clarke following their recent wedding. The bride is employed with Peter Pan Cleaners, and the bridegroom is in the floor covering business. Bohon and Ma Guadalupe Chaves were united in marriage in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony officiated by the Rev. Don Stanton at Faith Tabernacle Church. Peach, blue and ivory-colored flowers were used for decorations and the unity candle was created by the bride. Unify Our Love was written and performed by Tim Muniz. The bride is the daughter of Estela and Jesus Chaves of Mexico, and the granddaughter of Maria Reinaldo, Josefina and Simon Ochoa, all of Mexico. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Walker, 1108 Shirlee, and the grandson of Helen Northrup, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stolhand of Ponca City, and Mrs. Floyd Walker of Kansas. Candlelighters were Susan Ochoa and Kathy Walker. The guest book was attended by Demetria Nicole McQuerry. Yesenia Garcia was the flowergirl, and George Bohon was ringbearer. Honor attendant, Susan Ochoa, wore a long peach-colored satin gown and carried a long-stemmed peach-colored flower. Dressed identically was the bridesmaid, Monica Ochoa. Tim Muniz served as Best Man, and Ben Duggin was the groomsman. Ushers were Jose Chaves and Shaun Walker. The bride wore a white satin gown with an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline. The bodice and chapel-length train were adorned with pearls and lace. She carried a bouquet of peach, blue and ivory silk flowers accented with ivy and gold and white ribbons. Her veiling was secured by a headpiece of flowers matching those in her bouquet. Something old was a 100-year-old ring belonging to her grandmother; something new, her dress; something borrowed, a pearl necklace and earrings; and something blue, a garter. A reception was held at the Moose Lodge. Decorations were created by Jenny Kizziar. Assisting with the event were Carina and Nacha Garcia. Guests included Mrs. Floyd Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Belair, Spencer Walker, all from Kansas; Carol Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jennings of Tahlequah; and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Walker of Blackwell. Wedding Plans AnnouncedAn Aug. 12 wedding at Tarp Chapel and Gardens in Broken Arrow is being planned by Tina Michelle Shook and Robert Johnson Jr. The bride-elect is the daughter of Bobbie Shook of Tonkawa, and the late Larry E. Shook. Parents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Lubbock, Texas. Miss Shook is a graduate of Tonkawa High School and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She is a registered vascular sonographer and registered diagnostic medical sonographer with Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Lubbock Christian High School and Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He is a medical consultant with Synthes Orthopaedics. Bush-Jenkins Wedding Rites at Calvary ChapelMary K. Bush and Brian W. Jenkins were married in a recent ceremony at the Calvary Chapel with the Rev. Shaun Searle officiating the double-ring vows. A purple and white color scheme was used for decorations. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Martins Jr. of Coweta. The bridegroom is the son of Bill Jenkins of Montgomery, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. John Griffith of Ponca City. Traditional wedding music was played, as well as taped music, Keeper of the Stars by Tracy Byrd and When I Said I Do by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black. The couple’s mothers, Marie Martins and Joyce Griffith, served as candlelighters. Connie Green attended the guest book. Sherry Postman, honor attendant, wore a white two-piece suit and carried a smaller version of the bridal bouquet. Skeeter George served as Best Man. The bride wore a two-piece peach-colored suit accented with lace and pearl buttons. she carried a bouquet of peach, white and purple roses and baby’s breath tied with matching colors of ribbon streamers. The flowers for the wedding were arranged by Sherry Postman. Hosting the reception was Connie Green, assisted by Janet Hoyer and Lois Crow. The triple-tiered wedding cake was topped with purple and white roses. Guests included the bride’s parents, Clem and Marie Martins of Coweta; the bride’s brother, Clem Martins of Burleson, Texas; and Leslie Johns of Peckham. The couple resides at 7325 East Hubbard Road. The bride is employed in customer service with the Conoco Credit card center, and the bridegroom is a security officer with Conoco. 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, 767-1668. There will not be a July or August meeting of the group. 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. Aug. 1, Noon, The Vision AMBUCS will meet at El Chico’s for lunch with the chapter president. This is an informal lunch meeting for those who are not able to attend the regular evening meetings. For more information contact Lisa McGee at 580-767-8795. 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. The Ponca Tribe Diabetes Program Fun/Fitness Youth Day will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. all Native American area youth are encouraged to attend. Call 580-765-2501, ext. 139, for further details. 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. Heather Sattre Marries Eugene Joseph SaterenFirst Christian Church sanctuary was the setting for the marriage of Heather Christina Sattre and Eugene Joseph Sateren on July 1, 2000, at 6 p.m. in Ponca City. The Rev. Charles Heyer presided at the double-ring ceremony. The altar was accented by two candelabras decorated with white tulle, satin bows and ivy. White tulle and white iridescent bows with ivy marked the pews. Parents of the couple are Chris and Judy Sattre of Ponca City and Eugene and Carol Sateren of Pilger, Maine. Grandparents of the bride are Elsie Colson and Bill Snow of Newkirk, and Don and Wanda Colson of Buffalo, Mo. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Raymond and Beverly Wilcox and Joseph Sateren, all of Wisner, Neb. Stan Hoffmeyer, organist, provided the music for the ceremony. Cousin of the bride, Derick Hutchins of Hermitage, Tenn., was the vocalist. The musical selections included Amazed following the presentation of the bride, and I Cross My Heart during the lighting of the unity candle. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride was escorted to the altar by her father. She was attired in a gown of white bridal satin styled with a scooped neckline. The cap sleeves were embellished with Alencon lace and embroidered with pearls and sequins. The satin skirt swept into a chapel-length train enhanced with Alencon lace, pearls and sequins. Covered satin buttons adorned the back closure of the dress. At the back waistline, there were three white satin roses in triangular shape with a drape of satin cords tipped in pearls. The bride wore a double-tiered elbow-length veil trimmed in white satin which was gathered to a comb given to her by her grandmother. Pearl and crystal pins edged the veiling. She carried a cascade of white roses and rosebuds, forget-me-nots, baby’s breath, ivy, and pearl heart accents. The bride wore pearl earrings, a pearl illusion necklace, and borrowed a blue garter, which her mother wore on her wedding day. Maid of honor was Sydney Rouse of Richwood, Texas, and bridesmaids were Lisha Colson, cousin of the bride, and Sherry Mumford, both of Oklahoma City, and Mandy Gann of Ponca City. Each wore a floor-length gown of royal blue satin styled with a high neckline and empire waistline. The bodice featured an open back accented with royal blue satin roses and streamers. They carried bouquets of pink, blue, yellow, red, purple and white summer flowers. Flower girl was Ashley Gregg of Ponca City. She wore a white satin princess style dress with organdy overlay. The back of the dress was adorned with three white satin roses. Flowers matching the attendants’ formed a circlet which she wore in her hair. Ring bearer was Hunter Buley of Harrah. He carried a heart-shaped satin and lace ring pillow. Candlelighters were Andrea Wilcox of Haxstun, Colo., and Joseph Sateren of Wisner, Neb. Marcie Wilkinson of Ponca City attended the guest book. Jabin Sateren of Wisner, Neb. and Nathan Gregg of Ponca City, were in charge of the bubble baskets. Harlan Sateren of Pilger, Neb., brother of the bridegroom, served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Bruce McGuire of Midwest City, Aaron Ross of Beemer, Neb., and Johnny Prior of Oklahoma City. The bridegroom and his attendants wore black tailed tuxedos with black vests and bow ties. Each wore a white rose boutonniere. Ushers were Aaron Sattre, brother of the bride, and Matthew Waddell, both of Ponca City. Following a ride to Grand Central Station in Ed and Pat Newport’s 1929 Ford Model A, the couple greeted guests at the reception. The four-tiered wedding cake was adorned with six hearts and a fountain at the base, and featured a “cherished teddy” bride and groom topper. The bridegroom’s cake featured an ambulance and emergency room hospital entrance, marking how the couple met. Decorations for the reception and dance included ivy with grapevine hearts in silver bowls, and mirror tiles accented with crystal bowls and white rose floating candles, all placed on white table coverings. Serving at the reception were Marcie Wilkinson of Ponca City, Nicole Mohr of Pilger, Neb., and Karen Wilcox of Tilden, Neb. Travis Fast of Midwest City was the Dee Jay for the dance following the reception. A bridal brunch was hosted by Pat Newport, aunt of the bride, and Stacy Hutchins, cousin of the bride, for the female members of the wedding party the morning of July 1. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sateren hosted a rehearsal dinner following the previous evening’s rehearsal at the home of Ed and Pat Newport, uncle and aunt of the bride. Following a wedding trip to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, the couple resides in Choctaw. The bride is a registered nurse in the emergency room at Midwest City Regional Hospital. The bridegroom is a paramedic employed by Midwest City Regional Medical Center Ambulance Service, and is an instructor in the EMT department at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center. Julie Johnson Bride-ElectMr. and Mrs. C. Steve Dodson of Ponca City and Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Johnson of Blackwell, have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Julie Jean Johnson, to Brendan Michael Hickman, son of Brendan Patrick Hickman of Illinois and Celeste Johnson of California. The couple plans an Aug. 19 wedding at First Baptist Church in Ponca City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Pike of Emporia, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson of Concordia, Kan., and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Harrison of Ponca City. Miss Johnson is a graduate of Ponca City High School and is currently serving in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear power electronics technician stationed in Charleston, S.C. Hickman was reared in Fullerton, Calif., and is currently serving in the U.S. Navy as an operations specialist stationed in Norfolk, Va. The couple will be stationed in Norfolk following their marriage. Couple United in Marriage In Cann Garden CeremonyThe Cann Memorial Garden was the site for the June 24, 2000, 2 p.m. wedding of Kathryn McMonigle and Mark Van Nolan. Their double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor of Community Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. White tulle with matching tulle bows draped the area of the ceremony and the double archway was adorned with oval sprays of maroon silk roses. Each row of chairs was marked with a maroon and gold bow. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Susan McMonigle of Ponca City, and the bridegroom is the son of Sharon and Dave Edwards of Houston, Texas, and Bill and LaBonna Van Nolan of Oklahoma City. The bride is the granddaughter of Mildred McMonigle and Dorothy Hanna of Ponca City, and Don and Verba Spurgin of Oklahoma City. Kati Salmons attended the guest book, and ringbearer was Aaron Augustus of Oklahoma City, cousin of the bride. The musical program included a variety of taped selections. Maid of Honor was Heather Fleharty, and bridesmaids were Maureen Glaser of Ponca City and Molly Parker of Conway, Ark. The attendants wore floor-length black crepe dresses with a shimmering floral design. One gown featured a sheer black overskirt, and the other two dresses were highlighted by sheer black trains secured at the waistline with a bow and fabric rosebuds. Each carried a white rose tied with a gold ribbon bow. Dan Van Nolan of Oklahoma City served his brother as Best Man. Groomsmen were Chris Mayfield of Houston, Texas, and Steven Huckabee of Beaumont, Texas, cousin of the bridegroom. The bride’s dress was designed and created by her mother. The A-line styled white satin gown featured a beaded sheer inlay on the bodice and a beaded lace hemline complemented by a chapel-length train. The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies, miniature white roses and baby’s breath accented with pearl strands and enclosing a handkerchief that belonged to the bride’s grandmother. Following tradition, the bride carried something old, the handkerchief; and wore something new, her gown; something borrowed, diamond earrings from her mother; something blue, a garter, and carried a sixpence in her shoe. The bride’s mother fashioned the attendants’ gowns, and the bride’s aunt, Sherry Augustus, created the floral arrangement used for the wedding party. Martha Long assisted with the reception following the ceremony. The couple resides in Oklahoma city where the bride is a DSL installation technician and the bridegroom is an insurance agent. Wheatheart MenuFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, July 31: Southern barbecue meatloaf; scalloped potatoes; coleslaw; whole wheat roll with margarine; cinnamon apples. Tuesday, Aug. 1: Chicken and noodles; tossed salad dressing; pickled beets; crackers with margarine; peach crisp. Wednesday, Aug. 2: Oven baked chicken; dressing with gravy; orange juice; California mixed vegetables; biscuit with margarine; frosted cherry dessert, Thursday, Aug. 3: Lasagna; tossed salad with dressing; buttered corn; bun with margarine; ice cream. Friday, Aug. 4: chicken fried steak; mashed potatoes with gravy; carrot pineapple gelatin; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit in season. Little NewsCraig and Janice Archer announce the birth of a daughter at 7:52 a.m. July 21, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Aleyna Elizabeth Archer weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches long. The baby has a sister, Camille Archer, 2. Grandparents are Fred and Judy Archer, and Josephine Wear of Ponca City, and the late Raymond Wear. Great-grandparents are Lila Cookson and Lillian Archer of Ponca City. Pageant PlannedAmerica’s Cover Miss and Cover Boy pageant is coming to Ponca City Aug. 26 in the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium. There will be two age divisions for boys ages five and under and eight age divisions for girls, birth to 25 years old. Winners will be eligible to compete for further prizes such as $10,000, savings bonds, trophies, gifts and crowns. Registration begins at 6 p.m., and the pageant begins at 7. For more information call (870) 837-1075. Republican MeetingPlans for organizing a “get out the vote drive” for the upcoming general election were made at the July 27 meeting of the Kay County Republican Party. Other plans were made for working the county fair and establishing a fall campaign office. Discussion was held on how to improve monthly meetings. Chairman Dave White summarized information on candidates who are running in the elections this year. The next meeting has been set for 7 p.m., Aug. 24 at the Ponca City Library. Stephanie Lynn Galbraith Bride of Bryan E. SeldonStephanie Lynn Galbraith and Bryan Edward Seldon were united in marriage on June 24, 2000, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in a 7:30 p.m. candlelight ceremony. Their double-ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. James Mickus of Enid. Single brass pew candelabra decorated with ivy and gold and white bows flanked the center aisle. Brass candelabra, similarly decorated, adorned the altar and highlighted the unity candle. The bride is the daughter of Judge Robert and Ginny Galbraith of Ponca City, and the bridegroom is the son of David and Patricia Seldon of Burnsville, Minn. Grandparents of the bride are William and Mary Gresham of Chickasha, and the late Don and Marcella Galbraith. The bridegroom’s grandparents are Earl and Geraldine Seldon of Mendota Heights, Minn., and James and Lugartha Vetsch of Applevalley, Minn. Readers were Brenda Rath Kao of Plano, Texas, and Stephanie Walker of Forth Worth, Texas. The guest book was attended by Jenny O’Neill McGlothlin of Bolivar, Mo. Programs were distributed by Michele Dembinski of Salina, Kan., and Heather Spencer of Norman. Flower girls were Laura Vetsch of Plymouth, Minn., cousin of the bridegroom, and Claire Galbraith of Houston, Texas, cousin of the bride. Each was attired in a long white dress and wore a circlet of fresh pink carnations in her hair. Ringbearer was Drew Galbraith of Houston, Texas, cousin of the bride. He carried a heart-shaped pillow brought to the bride from Venice, Italy. The musical program was presented by the Ozarka String Quartet of Norman. Selections included works by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Pachelbel. Duets, sung by Rick Edgington and Cathy Brewer, included All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Weber, and Ave Maria by Schubert. Connie Van Ausdall was the pianist and ceremony director. Bridesmaids were Rachel Hicks of Houston, Texas, Katy Dutra of White Salmon, Wash., and Paige Jones Redwine of Plano, Texas. Each was gowned in a floor-length iridescent navy chiffon dress with slim straps, a scooped cowl neckline and a matching neck scarf. Each carried a crystal globe with a lighted candle. Serving as Best Man was Kevin Seldon of Norman, brother of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Aaron Spencer of Norman, and Michael Galbraith, brother of the bride. Ushers were Chris Huffer and Fred Woodrow, of Norman, friends of the couple. The bride wore a designer gown of natural silk shantung with a tip of the shoulder neckline. The seven-piece princess style skirt was adorned with Venice lace and hand-beaded pearls, and flowed into a semi-cathedral length train. The bride wore fresh pink sweetheart rosebuds in her hair. She carried a dome of three dozen pink roses with hand-tied stems and a sterling silver filigree rosary attached to the ribboned base. The reception and dance was held on the upper level of the Marland Mansion. Small gold bells were distributed to the guests and rung to greet the arrival of the bride and bridegroom. There was also a time capsule table with surveys to be filled out by the guests. The capsule has been sealed and will be opened on the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary. Assisting with the reception were Tudy Lockwood, Linda Brandt, Shirley Jones and Lorraine O’Neill. The wedding cake was three-tiered. Each tier contained two layers of different flavors and different fillings. The cake was decorated with buttercreme icing and adorned with large red roses and strawberries. The bridegroom’s cakes were three New York cheesecakes, garnished with an interlocking OU in strawberries and served with an assortment of toppings. Following a wedding trip to the British Virgin Island of Tortola, and the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Thomas and St. John’s, the couple resides in Norman. The bride is employed at the Bizzell Library at the University of Oklahoma, and the bridegroom is a physical therapist with St. Anthony’s Occupational Health Network in Oklahoma City. Lookin With Lou By Louise AbercrombieBeware the Accident Prone! Did you ever have your shoe velcro closer stick to the speaker on your car sound system? Not easy. Or have your wrist pierced with a meat fork getting the cutlery out of the silverware tray of the dishwasher? Get stuck in snow going up the ramp to the emergency room? Drop three-dozen eggs inside the refrigerator? Step on a rake head and hit yourself in the face with the handle? Lock your keys in the car when it was running? Ram a pointed toothpick into the ball of your foot? Crazy accidents and incidents happen to all of us at one time or another. I know a fellow who stepped on a huge ball of gooey bubble gum. Not wanting it to stick to his hand, he tried standing on the clean foot and wiping the gum off the other by rubbing his shoe on the lamp post. This was a funny sight as the pink gum stretched from his shoe to the post and back. Gave a whole new meaning to the term “gum shoe.” A woman I know reached for the car door handle during an ice storm, lost her footing and slipped and fell under the car and came out under the other side. Here is a new meaning to “slip sliding away.” We’ve heard the old maximum that “lightening never strikes in the same place twice,” but would you believe it doesn’t have to strike at all to knock the props out from under you? Seems a gal I know was riding her stationary exercise bicycle inside her house one morning (a chore she hates, but does for her health) when a large bolt of lightening flashed, followed by deafening thunder. Next thing she knew, she was laying on the floor. She theorizes that she was nodding off and that the thunder startled her and she fell off the bike. So cycle with caution — traffic isn’t the only hazard out to get you. Another family member had a scare when he was shaving with an electric shaver and a bolt of lightening occurred and sparks flew from the razor. He threw the razor in the air thinking he had been struck, but realized later that it came from a faulty plug-in. Another meaning for a “close shave.” I promised I would not mention about a friend of mind dropping his dentures in the toilet bowl (my fingers were crossed). This gives another meaning to “soaking your teeth in a bowl” — not too economical because it would take at least a dozen packets of Efferdent. Reminds me of a time at my bridge club when North looked over to South and said, “Is that a fish hook in your chest?” Seems the lady of the house had put her necklace down on the dresser and her fisherman husband had cleaned out his tackle box and laid a spare fish hook on the dresser also. Somehow, the necklace and the fish hook got tangled up, and the lady hadn’t noticed. She put the jewelry around her neck and went off to the card club. Apparently South needed a little help in the bust line department because the hook stuck into the padding of her bosom. As I recall, South answered North saying something equivalent to, “I’m going to Club my husband over the head with a Spade when I get home.” Istook Representative Gives Review of Job for KiwanisMike Maxwell is the Ponca City and Bartlesville area field representative for Fifth District of Oklahoma Congressman Ernest J. Istook Jr. He spoke at a recent Kiwanis meeting and reviewed what his duties are as a field representative. Maxwell explained that his job is threefold — “to represent the Congressman’s views to the people, to communicate the views of the people back to the Congressman, and to do case work.” Case work involves helping citizens with problems involving federal programs, such as the IRS, social security, and workman’s compensation involving federal workers. Several questions were posed to Maxwell concerning the Census 2000 and its impact on Oklahoma. Maxwell said that “we won’t know the numbers and exact impact until next year when the census is officially complete and the matter goes before Congress for reapportionment. However, it does appear that Oklahoma will lose a congressional seat because of the low response of Oklahomans to the census, and because our growth has not been as rapid as some other areas of the country.” He added, “The distrust of most Oklahomans to what is perceived as government intrusion will hurt our state in this instance. Unless the Congress votes to add more congressional seats, as has been done historically, Oklahoma will not have the same representation that we now have.” “A degree in political science and internships are the most common route to becoming a field representative for a congressman,” according to Maxwell, who took this job and moved to Ponca City in April 2000. Steve Jones, the district director for Congressman Istook, and Aron Johnson, systems analyst for the Congressman, also attended. Jones commented that he was a reporter in Oklahoma City on the capitol beat, and Istook approached him to be his press secretary. Jones later became the Congressman’s chief of staff in Washington, D.C., but elected to come back to Oklahoma to live and work. In closing, Mike Maxwell urged citizens to contact his office first when trying to share opinions and requests with Congressman Istook. “Usually, I can get the word to the Congressman quicker and more efficiently than citizens trying the Washington office,” assured Maxwell. Chuck Rager was elected as a delegate to the Texas-Oklahoma District Convention for Kiwanis in Austin, Texas. Earl Czaplinski led the pledge of allegiance to the flag and won the drawing. George Scoffield led the singing, and Jerry Winkle offered prayer. Robin Carpenter is the Kiwanian of the Month for August. The program speaker for Aug. 1 will be state representative Jim Newport. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at Pizza Hut. Patriotic Organizations Sponsoring Special EventHave you always wished you could trace your family history, and do you think you could possibly have a Revolutionary patriot ancestor? Would you like to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution? Would your husband like to become a member of the Sons of the American Revolution? Or, do you have children or grandchildren who are eligible for the Children of the American Revolution? Well, here is your opportunity, says Barbara Brown, chairman for the state public relations committee. Members of all three organizations will be available to answer your questions and assist you in getting started at the “membership invitational,” said Brown. The Oklahoma Society Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring the event at its summer workshop to be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, l8l5 South Meridian, Oklahoma City, on Sunday, Aug. 27. The membership invitational will be in the Regency Ballroom, 2-4 p.m. In addition to being able to visit with members about your ancestor, all three organizations will have handouts available along with details of chapter meeting dates and locations. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a service organization whose purpose is historical, educational and patriotic. It was organized in l890 and celebrates a membership of l80,000 members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, France, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The DAR gives members an opportunity for service in many areas. It is a way to join with other members “in trying to make America a better place in which to live.” It offers an opportunity to work with the youth of this country through the educational programs offered by the Daughters of the American Revolution. It offers encouragement to become active in the community, to assist in historic preservation, and to help preserve important documents and records of the past. It offers an opportunity to join with others who cherish the priceless heritage enjoyed by all while promoting the ideals of patriotism and love of country. It offers an incentive to conserve the natural resources of the land. The Oklahoma Society Daughters of the American Revolution has 46 chapters in Oklahoma. Mrs. Royce D. Winters is the Oklahoma state regent. The Ponca City DAR chapter is active in this area, and more information on this event is available from members. The local DAR sponsors a museum exhibit at the Ponca City Cultural Center. Steve Brown Elected New State Leadership PresidentOKLAHOMA CITY - The president of Oklahoma City-based Red Rock Distributing Company was elected president of Leadership Oklahoma, Inc. at its recent annual meeting. Steve Brown was chosen by the board to serve as president for the 2000-2001 program year. “Oklahoma has a strong base of leaders in its cities and communities,” said Brown. “Leadership Oklahoma unites and equips these leaders with the knowledge of issues they need to make Oklahoma an even greater state.” The board also elected members of its executive committee for the upcoming year. Those elected include nine vice presidents Sam Combs, administration president elect, of Edmond; Kay Watson, membership services, and Wes Stucky, recruitment, of Ardmore; Paul Pearce, finance, of Duncan; Don Betz, graduate program, of Edmond; Shirley Vickers, development, of Lindsay; Pat Martin, state association, of Purcell; Pat Zimmerman, program, of Stillwater; and John Hartman, membership marketing, of Tulsa. At-large members of the executive committee are Cherrie Steele, Edmond; David Woods, Perry; Randy Goldsmith, Oklahoma City; and Becky Frank, Tulsa. Chairs on the executive committee are Jim Griffith, nomination, Stillwater, and Emily Stratton, selection, Norman. Board of directors members are John Redman, Antlers; Regina Turrentine, Ardmore; Susan Winchester, Chickasha; Glenda Cobb, Duncan; Tom Seth Smith, Durant; Kathleen Miller, Edmond; Hiram Champlin, Enid; Jim Webster, Guymon; Bill Burgess, Lawton; Claudean Harrison, Lindsay; Malinda Fischer and Mike Morgan, Stillwater; Lynn Howard, Tahlequah; John Hays, Weatherford; Sandi Liles, Woodward; Joe Edwards and Tom Knott, Oklahoma City; and Ann Metcalf, Jerry Rothlein, Bud Sartain, and Janis Updike Walker of Tulsa. At-large members on the board of directors are Terry Chase, Claremore; Bob Berry, Enid; Sandy James, Ponca City; and David Littlefield and John Johnson, Tulsa. Members of the advisory board are Jim Gillett, Bartlesville; Jari Askins, Duncan; Doug Weaver, Lawton; Oscar Jackson, Norman; Nevyle Cable, Okmulgee; Kathy Jones, Flossie Thurston, Robert Butkin, and Denise Bode, Oklahoma City; and Leeland Alexander, T.D. Churchwell, Richard Boone, Tom McKeon, and Mary Mitchell, Tulsa. Leadership Oklahoma is a statewide organization founded in 1986 to create a network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to service will energize Oklahomans to shape the state’s future. Gray Family Holds ReunionThe family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gray met for a family reunion and picnic on July 4. Those attending were the four remaining sons and daughters of the couple. Present were Lloyd and Darlene Gray of Oklahoma City; Dr. Bob and Jane Gray of Birmingham Ala.; Gladys Ellstrom of Tonkawa; and Rosalie Gray O’Brien of Tulsa. Mary Sue Samples, Amy Samples and David Torrescano of Norman; Maryle Morrison of Del City; Bob and Jeri Ann Gray, Aubrey, Sammy, Jack Gray of Edmond; Bob and Patty McKibbins of Edmond; Dr. Patrick and Cindy Gray, Matt and Luke Gray of Ponca City; Cindy and Chet Mongold of Ponca City, Morgan, Gray, Chase, Mitchell, Michael Mongold. Also Betty Arch and Dick Gray of Oro Valley, Ariz.; Brook Atkinson of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Ross Gray of Birmingham, Ala.; Jack and Jan O’Brien, Shyler and Brendon O’Brien of Tulsa; Gail O’Brien of Tulsa; Mark Gray of Dallas, Texas; Theresa Gray of Sapulpa; Gerilea Gray of Phoenix, Ariz.; Lou Ann Gray and Zane Cannady of Tonkawa. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday with Wanda Headrick in charge of the meeting. Blanche Pontius gave the devotional. Ruth Garroutte led the TOPS pledge, and Jewel McFarlin led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Janie Fairchild was the best loser and also won the Ha Ha pot. Jewell McFarlin was presented a certificate and a charm for a 8-year membership in KOPS. Mary Dexter was presented a certificate and a charm for a 10-pound weight loss. Forbidden food for the week is chocolate candy. The program was a game of TOPS bingo. Winners were Marie Tompkins and Jenny Bechtold. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a nonprofit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is 6-6:45 p.m. Monday. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844. Addresses Needed For 1950 ReunionPlans for the class of 1950 Ponca City High School reunion are to be finalized at a 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at the home of Jane Johnson, 217 North Eleventh. All members of the class are welcome to attend the planning session. Class members who have not been located include Jim Barger, Barbara Betts, Duane Borden, Audrey Cain, Iris Ferguson, Bob Glahn, Floyd Harkins, Clinton Harris, Bernice Hicks, Walter Kloster, Kenneth Krannenburg, Darlene Hurst, Walter Luer, John McDaniel. Also Norman Martin, Barbara McGinty, Patsy Rick, Tom Reddell, Frank Semler, Don Shellhammer, Bob Thomas, Mead Thomas, John Welch and Kenneth Whinery. Anyone with addresses of these classmates are asked to call Johnson at 762-1093. Lifestyle Page InformationForms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News. The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, The News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event; however, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. 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E-mail address is lifestyles@poncacitynews.com Announcement of a birth requires a signature and telephone number by a parent or grandparent. If the parents of the baby are not married a special form must be signed by the father of the child. These forms are available at the Lifestyles desk. Birth announcements will not be taken by phone. FCE Association Making Name Change for StateAlthough the organization’s name has changed, the emphasis on education and community remains the same. During the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Association for Family and Community Education, the members selected a new name to reflect their decision to be a freestanding association. The organization will now be known as Oklahoma Home and Community Education. Diane Cathey, president-elect, said, “the organization’s contributions to community, and education will be as strong as they have ever been.” “Things will not change as far as who we are and what we do,” Cathey said.” Our membership, which consists of more than 5,000 statewide, is very motivated about the new name and moving forward with our goals.” One of the goals of Oklahoma Home and Community Education is to provide educational opportunities to its members so that they are able to achieve a higher level of living for their own families as well as members of their communities. Local county and community groups affiliated with Oklahoma Home and Community Education meet on a monthly basis and engage in planned educational learning opportunities. County and local groups select their own programming to best meet the needs of their members. “Oklahoma Home and Community Education covers a broad range of programming, including how to be effective leaders, working with the elderly, parent education, prevention of child abuse through parent education and selecting good books for children and teens” said Mary Rhyne, Kay County, extension educator, Family & Consumer Science/4-H. Providing volunteer service to local organizations is another aspect of OHCE. “Our programming and educational opportunities cover just about everything that has to do with building communities and enhancing the quality of family life,” Rhyne said. Barbara Cox, president of the newly-named organization, said members are positive about their status as a state organization and positive about the organization’s future. The organization is expected to grow over the next few years because of its local focus. Anyone interested in joining a county affiliate of the Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association should contact the local Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension county office. The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race. color, national origin, religion, gender, age or disability in any of Its policies, .practices or procedures. SPORTSMotocross Riders Aim For the Moon Motocross Riders Aim For the MoonBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor “To the moon, Alice, to the moon.” National Motorsports Association President Ron Hendricksen took a cue from Jackie Gleason’s “The Honeymooners” character Ralph Cranden. “We’ve made some the jumps harder,” Hendricksen said as the final work on the Ambucs’ Motocross track was taking shape just in time for the Grand National Motocross Championships this week. “On some of them, you’ll make it or wind up on the moon. “There’s no sense in having jumps if everyone can make then,” Hendricksen added. The younger riders and the mini bikes will be able to run up one side of these jumps and down the other — taking the safe route. But the “big boys,” aiming to impress factory representives — and fans — will be trying to take off on these taller jumps and land on the top or even the downside of the next jump. That distance can be up to 60 feet. It will take skilled riders on 125 and 250 cc cycles to clear the jumps, taking life and limb in hand. Hendricksen and his crew haven’t made many changes in the track, but the ones they have made, should add some excitement to races which start Thursday and run through Saturday. Already things are getting crowded on the camp grounds immediately surrounding the track. The parking area across Hartford Avenue from the Jack Blevins Motocross Park is already filling up as riders and their families await the opening of the gates on Tuesday. Then hundreds of RVs, travel trailers, vans and a number of other vehicles of various shapes and sizes will be crowding into the grounds all that day. Wednesday will be spent on technical inspections, meetings and practice runs. The racing starts for real early Thursday morning. Hendricksen said there are about 1,500 early entries, up approximately 10 percent from the number last year. Space inside the park is usually at a premium. This year it will be even more so. “Last year we had one 18-wheeler in the park,” Hendricksen notes. “This year we have nine.” Those 18 wheelers belong to various motorcycle manufactures who service and support the riders during the NMA Championships. Another newcomer this year is Pace out of Fort Worth. This group sponsors a number of supercross events and are looking to become affiliated with the NMA championships here to guide some of the young talented riders into supercross competition. The weather is usually a factor in the week of the races which are run on a dirt track. A week of off-and-on rains have slowed some of then track work. “But we always get caught up,” Hendricksen says. “If we don’t get anymore big rains before Tuesday, we’ll be okay.” Lady Cat Softball Has New LookBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor New coach Tanya Cassity is not the only new face on the Lady Wildcats’ softball team this season. Cassity, a former pitcher for the Lady Cats, is working with 20 prospects as they enter the second week of preseason workouts. Ten of those are freshmen. “We’re going to be young,” the coach says. “But there is some talent out there. In fact, right now my best pitchers are freshmen.” Cassity knows good pitching. In addition to pitching three years with the Lady Cats, she also played college ball in Crowley County Community College in Neosho, Mo., and Missouri Western in St, Joseph. Cassity was an All-Region Designated Hitter in her first year at Crowder and an All-Region Pitcher her second season. During her senior year at Western, she was twice Athlete of the Week in the Missouri Independent Athletic Association and first team All-Conference. “We have a lot of work to do,” Cassity said, “but the girls are working hard.” The coach admits last week’s rain has slowed the practices somewhat. But it has given the Lady Wildcats more time in the batting cage. “Hitting was a problem for this team last year,” Cassity says. “Against Frontier Conference pitching, hitting is very important.” Although fielding practice has been somewhat limited, Cassity says the team’s fielding has looked good. The pitching is untested, but Cassity feels good enough about the young talent to think about moving two returning starters to other positions. “Gina Birdsong and Michael McChristian pitched last year, But they are also good at other positions,” The Lady Wildcats open the season Aug. 11 in the Yukon Festival. The first home game is a doubleheader against Tulsa Union Aug. 22. Schedule August 11-12 — Yukon Festival 17 — at Enid 18-19 — Union JV Tournament 22 — T. UNION 14 — at Owasso 25-26 — Norman Shootout 29 — SAND SPRINGS 31 — at Sapulpa September 1-2 — Edmond Tournament 7 — BARTLESVILLE 8-9 — Sand Springs Tournament 11 — ENID 12 — BROKEN ARROW 14 — at Stillwater 15-16 — Sand Springs JV Tournament 19 — at Jenks 22-23 — Union Tournament 29-30 — Regional Tournament Golf NotesThe Lew Wentz Men’s Golf Association will hold the 2000 Club Championship Saturday and Sunday. The format will be 36 holes of individual stoke play. All players will be flighted by established handicaps. However, any player may declare for Championship Flight. The entry fee is $20, according to club pro Mark Hilyard. Players 50 and over are eligible to play for the Senior Championship. There is an additional $10 fee for that division. Prizes will be awarded for first through third places in each flight. The overall champion will be presented with a unique crystal trophy.
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