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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, July 21, 1996

LOCAL
Former Ponca City Mayor John Raley Has Unique Position Serving Country
Sixkiller in Sheriff's Race
Fifth Annual Blackwell Water Garden Tour Open July 28
Stephen Street Work Tuesday
Trespassing Issue On Commission List
Former Pararescue Jumper Now Author, To Sign Book
Recycling Big Issue At Workshop Here
Good Shepherd Worship Focus Will be on Soil
Proposal For Prevention Of Erosion Project Made
County Property Discussions On Agenda Monday
Weekly Brown Bag Lunch Features 'Bird in Bush'
Abandoned Bikes Being Recovered By Animal Control
Certain Blood Type Donors Need To Donate
Sanitary Sewer Evaluation On Utility Authority Agenda
Commissioners To Hear Appeal
Schwartz New United Way Director
Kay County GOP Featuring Three House Candidates
Letters Say:
Singles Network Birthday Dinner Highlights Week
CPR Classes Set For Future Nurses At PC Red Cross
Summer Food Menu at Lincoln and Garfield
Rural Residents Near Kildare Surveyed To Determine Need of KVFD Membership
Lake Ponca Items Tabled For Additional Information
Local Business Raising Funds For Special Firefighting Helmet

CITY CALENDAR

DISTRICT COURT

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
Madelle L. Hoffman
Joseph Larkin Theobald

FAMILY LIVING
Vows Join Miss O'Rourke, Pollman
Sinton To Be Desk and Derrick Speaker
ABWA Chapter Installs Slate of Officers
Pepperette Officers
Wedding Plans Announced
Cross-Johnson Wedding Held in Las Vegas Chapel
Couple at Home in Norman Following Perry Wedding
Little News
Local Reception Honors Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pruett
McCombs-Stephens Marry At Newkirk Methodist Church
'Health Care' Topic of AARP Guest Speaker
4-H Flower Show Names Winners
4-H Youth Attend Roundup
YMCA Plans Parents Night
Anniversary Party To Honor Mowdys
50th Anniversary Celebrated
Doll Show Slated In Winfield Center
Wheatheart Menu
65th Anniversary Observed
Descendants Gather in July For Keating Family Reunion
Crawfords Wed 50 Years
Parties Honor Naomi Yost In Celebration of Birthday
Dance To Honor Holmans
September Vows Planned

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

SPORTS
Enid Edges Out Ponca City Legion in District Opener
Golf Notes

LOCAL

Former Ponca City Mayor John Raley Has Unique Position Serving Country

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
MUSKOGEE - John Raley, former Ponca City mayor, has a unique position - he is the only United States Attorney in the nation to be appointed by both a Republican and a Democrat administration.
Raley, who has been U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma for six years, was first appointed by then President George Bush. This appointment was made possible by the recommendation of Ponca City's U.S. Republican Senator Don Nickles in 1988.
When the Democrats won the election in 1992, Democrat Sen. David Boren went to bat for Raley and as a result of that endorsement he was reappointed by President Bill Clinton to another four year term.
A working relationship with Attorney General Janet Reno is part of the job for Raley, who serves on several sub-committees for the Attorney General. Raley says, "I admire her greatly. She appointed me to chair the Native American Issues sub-committee of her advisory committee.
"This is by far the largest committee in the Department of Justice and is composed of 28 U.S. Attorneys stretching from northern New York to San Diego. We meet several times a year to discuss, plan and work on legislation and prosecution. Anything that involves Indian country is very complex, very convoluted and in some instances very controversial."
Other Department of Justice committees Raley serves on include the executive working group and there are representatives from the national, state and district attorneys organizations, plus the State Attorney General Association.
Raley and four other attorneys serve on this committee and meet several times a year in Washington and discuss how best federal prosecution can work with state prosecution on matters of issue where there is a joint or mutual interest or concern.
"This gives me an opportunity to meet on a very close basis with State District Attorneys across the nation and State Attorneys General, many of the state attorney general's aspire to be governor," Raley said. He noted that Oklahoma's Attorney General Drew Edmondson also serves on the executive board. Edmondson was a former District Attorney in Muskogee, where Raley says he established a good rapport with him.
Raley, who was in private practice here with the Northcutt law firm for about 20 years, had been Assistant U.S. District Attorney in the Western District of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City from 1961 to 1969, prior to coming to Ponca City. "It was during that time I learned how to try law suits and I tried hundreds of criminal cases," Raley said.
Other committee responsibilities for the Department of Justice include the sentencing guidelines sub committee, law enforcement coordination committee, victim witness committee and domestic terrorism sub-committee. The terrorism committee was organized after the Oklahoma City bombing disaster in 1995. So Raley maintains a close working relation with the current administration through these duties.
Just recently Raley and his staff moved to the former Phoenix Federal building in Muskogee. The building, which in the lobby is lettered with "Department of Justice," John Raley, U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Oklahoma, has several new measures of security, as does most federal building since the Oklahoma City bombing.
During the day and part of the evening contract security guards are placed in the lobby for screening visitors. The building has external and internal alarms and coded key pads allow access from one section of the building to other sections on different floors.
Raley's man Friday is former Ponca City assistant chief of police, Bill Boese. After Boese retired from the Ponca City Police Department, Raley encouraged him to come to Muskogee and become his liaison as law enforcement coordinator, which is a position in every U.S. Attorney's office.
"Bill was ideal for the job. He had been a cop all his life and is active in law enforcement associations locally, at the state level and nation wide. He is a graduate of the FBI Academy. His mission is to maintain a close working relationship and assist the U.S. Attorney office in preparation of cases.
"During grand jury and jury terms he takes care of the logistics for handling witnesses and getting to the courtroom on time and other duties. I'm very fortunate in having someone of the high caliber and experience of Bill Boese on the staff," Raley said. Boese was instrumental in the organization of Crimes Stoppers in Ponca City.
Raley's staff includes 10 FBI agents. He explained because of the terrain of Eastern Oklahoma and undesirables and their descendants, who have been in that part of the country since before statehood, law enforcement can be challenging.
He noted that the grandchildren of those folks who cooked moonshine are now cooking methamphetamine and growing marijuana as the isolation of the area lends itself to these type of activities. Raley said these folks are the type that believe in "taking care of their own," and have little respect for federal law enforcement.
One high profile case tried in Muskogee by the U.S. Attorney's office involved a cocaine cartel out of Los Angeles that was using a Muskogee connection to transfer the cocaine to the east coast. A load of 100 kilos of cocaine had been lost or stolen and the leaders of the cartel were trying to recover the money. The street value was several million dollars.
The cartel kidnapped an innocent man, who worked for the person that was believed to have stolen the cocaine. "Even though they knew the man was innocent they killed him anyway," Raley said. Four people were charged and one received the death penalty. This was the first person in 50 years to be sentenced to death in the Eastern District Court.
This case took nine weeks to try. The U.S. Attorney's office received the first ever accommodation from Central District of the Organized Crime Enforcement for the case. The chief investigator Ray Collins received the top award in the nation given by the Department of Justice for his investigative work.
Another case was that of the sheriff of Choctaw County J.W. Trapp, for public corruption including soliciting and accepting bribes. The measure is currently on appeal. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Wilson was the lead prosecutor.
A recent case making the news was that of the Ray and Cecilia Lampley and John Dare Baird, who were constructing a bomb from fertilizer and were planning to blow up several public buildings. An FBI agent infiltrated the militia type group and was able to tape the conversations about the planned bombing and the device was confiscated just prior to the detonator being attached. They were sentenced to prison in early July.
Raley says he enjoyed his time there and perhaps will return here to retire. At least he has already purchased the home of his late friend "Skip" Richards.
Whether Raley will be reappointed for another four year term as U.S. Attorney remains to be seen. He apparently has a good working relationship with Reno and the current Democratic administration. Hedging his options, Raley does have some acquaintance with Mrs. Dole, wife of Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole.
Raley was the chairman of the Marland Estate here, when Elizabeth Dole then U.S. Secretary of Transportation was presented the Pioneer Woman Award in 1987. Raley, was named "Outstanding Citizen" in Ponca City in the mid 1980s, said if he isn't reappointed he'll probably return to Ponca City and enter private practice again. He would no doubt be warmly received by the community.

Sixkiller in Sheriff's Race

Roger Sixkiller recently announced his Republican candidacy for the position of Kay County Sheriff.
Sixkiller, born in Stillwater on July 16, 1936, attended several schools throughout the United States while growing up. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1954. He attended Panhandle A&M in Goodwell, Okla., studying criminal justice and sociology. He also attended Grayson Community College, Sherman, Texas and Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva.
After pursuing his higher education, Sixkiller served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 through 1962 as Rawisonde Operator. After graduating 26th in his class from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol School in 1970, he spent 26 years as a peace officer, retiring on July 2, 1996.
Sixkiller has also been a part-time security instructor at Pioneer Technology Center; served as Past President of the Blackwell Fraternal Order of Police; has been recognized as Police Office of the Year by the Elk's Lodge; is a Charter member of the Oklahoma Trooper Association and also was a District representative; is a member and past board member of the Blackwell American Legion Post; is a Past President of the Indian Parent Committee in Blackwell; is the Past President of the Blackwell Softball Association and has been active in many Blackwell Community Sports programs.
When asked about his reasons for running, Sixkiller replied with several reasons. "I desire to open lines of communication and complete cooperation with other agencies, be they city, state, federal or tribal. We all need each other as we all share the same responsibilities to all our citizens." Sixkiller continued to say, "There is also a need for communication between the members of the Sheriff's Department and the citizens of the county, not only on a professional level, but social as well. There will be an open door policy at the Sheriff's office if I am elected, and I will encourage the deputies to be more accessible to the public."
Sixkiller is a long-time resident of Blackwell, and he and his wife, Marlene have four children, Steven, Greg, Lisa and Johnny. They also have six grandchildren.

Fifth Annual Blackwell Water Garden Tour Open July 28

The fifth annual Blackwell Water Garden Tour will be held Sunday, July 28. Twenty-six water gardens will be open for sight-seeing from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Blackwell resident Linda Boyle initiated the idea of a tour after numerous requests from friends and friends' families wanted to see her water garden. When she spoke with other water gardeners, she found they experienced the same requests.
At the first tour, nine water gardens were on display. This year the tour was added to the Oklahoma Events Guide, a state tourism guide.
"The people who take the tour have been very nice and interested," said water gardener Ruby Miller. "We like to be available to answer any questions the public may have."
During last year's tour, over 200 people come through the Miller's back yard.
The tour is free to the public. Visitors are asked to wear walking shoes.
The following is a list of water gardens scheduled for this year's tour.
Chuck and Jeri Anderson, 324 West Crest; Lawrence and Diane Angle, 220 Russell; Doug and Linda Boyle, 429 East Oklahoma; Rick and Connie Brown, 1006 East Coolidge; Bill and Lavonda Cabbiness, 1115 West Blackwell; Max Dewitt, 1305 South "E"; Brent and Starla Draper, 919 West Blackwell.
Also, Tom and Cheryl Eakins, 805 North Main; Fred and Candice Harraman, 934 North Ninth; Marvin and Wilma Herren, 731 West Kansas; Steve and Benethia Horinek, 1220 S "B"; C.M. and Pat Hullet, 202 North "D"; Charles and Durella Jenkins, 203 South Nineteenth; Jim and Betty Kranz, 201 South "D"; Bob and Candy Lively, 430 East Ferguson.
Plus, Don and Sue Mason, 815 North "B"; Muriel Meadows, 812 East College; Jack and Dolores Miller, 329 West Coolidge; David and Ruby Miller, 1336 Southwest Boulevard; Joyce Moore, 308 East Florence; John and Patricia Prince, 805 East Bridge; Annette Reinert, 942 North Ninth; Mabel Vetters, 1317 Lloyd; Ronny and Debbie Watkins, 337 Vinnedge; Mark and Cheryl Wilson, 449 East Lincoln, and Kelly and Julie Woods, 1337 South First.

Stephen Street Work Tuesday

Construction on Stephen Street, between Broadway Avenue and Highland Avenue, is set to begin on Tuesday, weather permitting. During construction, day time access for drivers will be very difficult and parking in the street will not be permitted.
All residents in these construction areas will be notified by flier, in advance of construction on their section of the street.
The City of Ponca City has contracted Evans & Associates Construction Company, Inc. to reconstruct various streets within the city. Work on Irving Street, between Broadway Avenue and Highland Avenue, should be completed on Monday.

Trespassing Issue On Commission List

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
An amendment to a City Ordinance concerning trespassing will be considered in the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting Monday. The meeting will be held at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue at 5:30 p.m.
An ordinance amending Section 22-150 providing that one who enters onto the property of another after being expressly forbidden to do so or without permission of the owner shall be guilty of trespassing. This amendment clarifies and expands the present trespass ordinance.
It provides for a trespass to occur when one enters on the property without permission, even if property is not posted. If approved, the Ponca City Police Department and the Legal Department recommend that the ordinance be adopted effective August 1.
In other new business, the board will consider the annual contract to receive $15,000 from the Ponca City School District as a contribution towards the total cost of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.) for the 1996-97 school year.
Additionally, an agreement between Ponca City Tomorrow and the City of Ponca City will be considered. State law provides that the city may expend public funds through private organizations if it has a contract to do so to accomplish a public purpose.
The board will also consider the acceptance of a bid by Sober Brothers, Inc. for the removal of a structure at 741 North Pine Street, Lots 21 and 22, Block 3, Highland Park Addition in the amount of $2,800. A resolution appropriating money to pay $2,192,778.70 in claims will be considered.
The following items are on the consent agenda:
The Traffic Commission recommends installation of a school zone on Bradley Avenue at Fairview Avenue for the First Assembly Christian School. The zone would consist of two advance school crossing signs, two speed limit 20 signs with applicable hours, two school crossing signs and a crosswalk.
Award and execution of contract documents, pending City Attorneys' approval to Evans & Associates, Inc., for Project No. PCPW 95-39 - the pulverization, excavation and construction of flyash and asphalt surface for the reconstruction of South Seventh Street just north of the intersection of Seventh Street and Lucas Street. Consideration will also be given to Evans as purchasing agent for the project to purchase materials for this contract exempt from sales tax.

Former Pararescue Jumper Now Author, To Sign Book

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Author, firefighter, and former pararescue jumper, Gary W. McGuire will be in Ponca City Tuesday to autograph copies of "We're All Mad, You Know." The book is about his and other jumpers' experiences as members of the U.S. Air Force Pararescue squad. He will be at Brace Books and More from 2 to 4 p.m.
His maroon beret, identifying McGuire as a "PJ" (short for Pararescue Jumper) signified he was on call whenever a downed air crew needed help, when there were casualties on the ground at a crash site, or a shot-down pilot was drifting in a life vest far out at sea. It's Pararescue that goes in to make the save, writes McGuire.
"These Things We Do, That Others May Live," was the motto of the "best of the best." as they served in the steaming jungles of Vietnam, in the blistering heat of Desert Storm, and in the death-filled streets of Mogadishu. PJs have proven themselves to earn the label of "the best of the best," he writes.
However, McGuire takes the title for his book "We're all Mad, You Know!" from the "unofficial" motto of the PJs.
After his discharge, McGuire was a firefighter for the City of Edmond in 1984, and told tales of his experiences to members of his fire fighting team at the station. After much encouragement by his peers to write down some of his pararescue stories, he penned about two-thirds of his present book. Then he realized that some of his material was still classified and one of his stories was still labeled "secret," by the U.S. Air Force. He put the manuscript in a drawer and forgot about it for 10 years. He later moved to Chandler.
While visiting with a dentist friend one day, he mentioned the book and his friend asked to read it. After the read, he encouraged McGuire to complete it and get it published.
As a result of bringing the book out into the open, the manuscript was read by retired fighter pilot, Major General Bobby Walls, who wrote a letter of introduction for McGuire - which opened the door to the office of another writer, Lt. Col. Craig Roberts, author of "Kill Zone" and "Combat Medic Vietnam," and others.
McGuire believes his book is the only first hand account of Pararescue action since its inception in 1942. On their 50th anniversary in 1992, the secrets were declassified and he began the process to complete and publish his book.
Ponca Citians who also read the manuscript and were among those who encouraged McGuire to publish, are David Bandy and a cousin, Jim Lee. The book has now been published by an Arkansas City, Kan. publishing company, and is on bookstore shelves.
The author has invited readers to get to know our nations greatest heroes before they become famous (a movie by United Artists is rumored to be in the offing) and discover why they've earned the unofficial motto; "We're All Mad, You Know!"

Recycling Big Issue At Workshop Here

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Area residents attended a workshop Thursday designed to teach kids about recycling. Representatives from Nardin, Blackwell, Stillwater, Smith Tool, Conoco and the Ponca City School System attended the four hours session.
Patsy Hudson, a representative from DEQ, presented the training. She took the attendees through the official Oklahoma Solid Waste Curriculum and guided them through learning activities and games designed as teaching aids.
The curriculum is designed for use in grades K-12 and for youth groups and interested organizations. The curriculum titled, "A-Way With Waste," teaches sections on solid waste systems, waste reduction and recycling.
Due to increasing regulations and resources, the DEQ believes it is vital that the state promote waste reduction and recycling activities to all citizens to help make decisions which protect our environment.
The curriculum is written and organized to present integrated waste management concepts affecting land, air and water in the eco-system. Environmental, economic and political issues are addressed.
Activities are designed to promote awareness, attitudes and actions to solving waste management problems at home, in school and in the community. The activities provide opportunities for students to participate in cooperative solving and decision-making tasks which involve waste management, litter control, science and technology and society.
The curriculum is organized into three sections: reduce, recycle and dispose. Reducing provides consumer awareness with regard to packaging, re-using materials and composting.
Additionally, students are instructed how to, what to and why to recycle. A range of disposal options and energy recovery facilities are outlined as well as the environmental, economic and political concerns of disposal.
Hudson confirmed the importance of closing the loop. "If you take the time to recycle, buy recycled goods, too," she said.
A cooperative effort between Ponca City Tomorrow, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and the Department of Environmental Quality brought the program to the community.
Glenda Gilpin, Executive Director for Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, assisted with the presentation. She informed participants that she carries her own reusable, plastic cup and uses it at restaurants or fast-food stops to reduce the number of cups wasted. She feels there are little things we can do every day to make a difference.

Good Shepherd Worship Focus Will be on Soil

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church worship Sunday morning will focus on "God's Word as the Seed that Grows Through Faith." The different kinds of soil from Matthew 13:1-9 will be presented as a skit by the youth and the seed theme will be the basis of the readings, sermon and prayers.
Following Sunday School, an AAL meeting will be held. Pizza, drinks and dessert will be provided. District Representative Steve Vaughn of AAL will present a program explaining "Aid Association of Lutherans" benefits and programs for families and congregations.

Proposal For Prevention Of Erosion Project Made

An application has been submitted to the District Engineer for a Department of the Army permit and water quality certification for a project near Fairfax.
The applicant proposes to construct a tire mattress on the left bank of the Arkansas River in Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 24 North, Range Five East. The applicant wants to prevent further loss of farmland due to erosion.
Previous authorized work to protect 750 linear feet of shoreline was permitted under the Nationwide Permit for Bank Stabilization.
The current project would stabilize approximately 3,900 linear feet of eroding shoreline by connecting this project with the previous project.
Fill material would consist of only used tires. The tires would be cabled to themselves and anchored to the shoreline using heavy tractor tire deadmen buried land ward in the riverbank.
Native trees saplings would be planted among and around the tires to provide additional protection once the trees have established. The tires deter erosion while providing sufficient time for tree establishment and growth.
If additional information is desired, it may be obtained from Mr. Michael A. Ware, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, ATTN: Regulatory Branch, P.O. Box 61, Tulsa, 74121-0061 or telephone (918) 669-7400.
Preliminary determinations indicate the proposed activity will not affect listed Endangered Species or their critical habitat. A copy of this notice is being furnished to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and appropriate state agencies. This notice constitutes a request to those agencies for information on whether any listed or proposed-to-be-listed endangered or threatened species may be present in the area which would be affected by the proposed activity.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative impacts of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public interest. A permit will be denied if the discharge does not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's 404 (b) (1) guidelines. Subject to the guidelines and any other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public, federal, state and local agencies and officials; Indian tribes; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed activity. Comments concerning the issuance of this permit should be received by the District Engineer not later than 25 days from the date of this public notice.
Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the proposed activity. Any person may request in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The application is on file and may be viewed during normal working hours at the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1645 South 101st East Avenue, Tulsa.

County Property Discussions On Agenda Monday

NEWKIRK - The Kay County Commissioners will be discussing any unfinished business concerning the Blackwell Health Department building during Monday's 9 a.m. meeting at the Courthouse in Newkirk.
At 9:15 a.m., the Commissioners will sell county property located in Lot 1, Block 2 of the Taylor Addition in Ponca City.
At 9:30 a.m., consideration and possible action will be discussed concerning a move to set up a new Trust Authority through the Kay County Development Authority.
The discussion of several appraisals of lots for sale in the city of Newkirk that may be purchased by the county to be used as additional courthouse parking is also scheduled. Those lots are listed as lots 8, 9 and 10, B41, O.T. Newkirk. After the appraisals are discussed, possible action may be considered.

Weekly Brown Bag Lunch Features 'Bird in Bush'

Gerald Wiens, naturalist, will present, "A Bird in the Bush," beginning at noon Wednesday, at Pioneer Bank. The program is the fifth in a series of weekly brown bag lunches hosted by Pioneer Bank and Trust.
The series, entitled, "A Cool Thing to Do in the Hot Summer Sun!" runs through the end of July, and is open to the public at no charge. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and the bank will provide drinks for all guests.
Wiens has been employed by the Wichita Audubon Society since 1980 as naturalist/director of the Chaplin Nature Center near Arkansas City, Kan. In 1993 he was given the Kansas "Conservation Education" of the year award. He holds a bachelors degree in Zoology and a masters degree in environmental/wildlife biology.
"Gerald's slide and information program will feature birds we should be seeing in this area and some we may hope to see," said Connie McAbee, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Pioneer Bank and Trust.
"This should be a particularly exciting presentation because of Gerald's photographic expertise. He has won the National Wildlife Federation photo contest and has had several photographs published," McAbee said.

Abandoned Bikes Being Recovered By Animal Control

Abandoned bikes are now being handled by the Animal Control Department. Ponca City Telecommunications officers will notify Animal Control when calls of abandoned bikes are received.
"The employees of Animal Control drive pickups and it is easier for us to take care of it," stated Steve Miner, from Animal Control. "We take the bikes to the Police Department," he said.
Equipment and wiring was being damaged occasionally when the police officers picked up a bike and put it in the trunk of the patrol car, according to City Manager Gary Martin.
PCPD will continue to handle the paperwork and maintain the bikes in a stockade.

Certain Blood Type Donors Need To Donate

According to information released from the American Red Cross Blood Service headquarters in Wichita, Kan., types O-Negative, O-Positive, B-Positive and A-Positive blood types are dangerously low for maintaining the safety of area residents and have asked donors in the area to make a special effort to donate the needed blood.
The Wichita headquarters serves area hospitals including those located at Blackwell and Ponca City.
The Ponca City Area American Red Cross Blood Services located at 525 Monument is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome or donors may make appointments or receive more information by calling the local Red Cross office 765-6605.

Sanitary Sewer Evaluation On Utility Authority Agenda

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Execution of a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Contract will be considered during the Ponca City Utility Authority meeting Monday. The PCUA session follows the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Center.
PCUA had submitted the request to enter into a contract with FHC, Inc. for the survey at a cost not to exceed $169,693.10.
The East Side Wastewater Collection System Inflow/Infiltration Study recommended a comprehensive sanitary sewer system evaluation survey in several areas of the community. Three highest priority areas were selected by Public Utilities staff.
FHC, Inc. proposes that field evaluation consist of manhole inspections, smoke testing, selective building inspections, selective cleaning and television inspection and dye water testing. Upon completion of the evaluations, an analysis of the data will be conducted to identify repairs/replacements and the associated costs.
Funding will be through the 1994 OWRB FAP Loan and a small portion of the operating budget.
On the consent agenda, consideration will be given for the purchase of transformers from the International Transformer in the amount of $14,970. Authorization will also be considered for the Mayor to submit the monthly operating statement to the Oklahoma Water Resource Board as part of the OWRB FAP-93-0046-I loan.
Other consent items include authorizing payment requisition No. 95A-WWTP-28 to FHC Inc. for Design Services performed on the procurement of sludge handling and disposal equipment in the amount of $1,804.58. Additionally, PCUA will vote on authorizing execution of the Oklahoma Water Board's State Revolving Fund Loan Form ORF-156.
PCUA will also consider payment of claims before the authority reconvenes as the Ponca City Development Authority. The board will consider and vote upon payment of claims.

Commissioners To Hear Appeal

A public hearing on an appeal related to a public nuisance in the 700 block of North Pine Street will be held during the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.
The Code Enforcement Department indicated that a public nuisance hearing was held on July 3 concerning property owned by Mr. Jim Weber. The property was declared a nuisance and sent out for bids to be cleaned up.
Mr. Weber requests an appeal from the Public Nuisance Officer's decision to repair or remove dilapidated structures. The Code Enforcement Department feels that Mr. Weber was given adequate time to address the nuisance.
Mr. Weber sold the property and has requested the property not be demolished since the property has new owners and repairs have already been put into progress.
After a public hearing, commissioners will consider and vote on the appeal.

Schwartz New United Way Director

Members of the United Way of Ponca City have announced the position for United Way Executive Director has been filled by Helene Schwartz.
Schwartz became an integral member of the community when she and her husband, Dan, moved to Ponca City in 1994. She commented, "One of the first things I did when we moved to town, was visit the United Way Agency office to see where I could help."
She quickly became an active member of the Ponca City Area Literacy Council, serving as the Board's fund raising chair and organizing the first annual "Grate Ponca City Spelling Bee." Schwartz also worked part-time for the Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma, as a domestic violence and sexual assault advocate, and organized the first annual "Take to the Streets Against Domestic Violence Day," along with the help of the Ponca City Police Department and St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center.
In addition, Schwartz worked as a hospital volunteer at St. Joseph Medical Center and served as publicity chairperson for the Third Annual Ponca City "Herb Festival" for the Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club.
Schwartz has a long history of volunteering with nonprofit organizations. Before moving to Ponca City, she served as the National Director of Patient Services for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Tucson, Ariz. There, she served as second in command of a $20 million national program, which provided clients with medical services, as well as recreational, support, and educational opportunities. She also served in positions of Patient Service Coordinator and District Director for Muscular Dystrophy, in Spokane, Wash.
In addition, Helene has a long employment history with other United Way agencies located across the United States: Clinic Manager/Director of Volunteers for a family planning clinic in Spokane, Wash.; District Supervisor for Home Aid Service, Inc. in Cincinnati Ohio; and Director of Pre-vocational Training/Employment Outreach for Brighton Center, Inc. in Newport, Ky.
Teresa Smith, United Way president, said, "I think Bob Frankenfield, (United Way allocation committee chair), summed it up best when he said 'We could not have found a better replacement if we had announced the position opening nation wide.'"
Members of the 1996 United Way executive committee are Eric Kurtz, vice president and campaign chair; Bob Frankenfield, allocation committee chair; Nala Watkins, agency review chair; Troy Lewis, treasurer; and Tana Wilson, public relations chair.
"The United Way is the hub of a 'great wheel' - the agencies are the 'spokes' and the community is the 'band' that holds it all together. To be successful we have to work together, and I look forward to being a part of that team," Schwartz said.
"I see a bright future for United Way. With the help of all Ponca Citians, we can make a difference in the lives of those individuals and families served by our United Way agencies." she continued.
The United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including the American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, The Domestic Violence Program, New Emergency Resource Agency, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, and Golden Villa Center Inc.
Also Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Salvation Army, and YMCA Youth Programs. For more information, contact the United Way office at 765-2476.

Kay County GOP Featuring Three House Candidates

Republican candidates for House District 37 will be featured at the meeting of the Kay County Republican Party on Tuesday, according to Chairman Deanna Hunter. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.
Marilyn Andrews, Brian Harpster and Jim Newport are vying for the party's nomination for the House seat being vacated by Jim Holt. Each will be on hand to speak about their campaigns and answer questions.
According to Hunter, "The fact that we have been having more primaries point to the growth of the Republican Party in Kay County and we want Republicans to know the candidates before they vote. With the quality of our candidates, I feel confident the Party will be united behind our nominee for the general election in November."
Other candidates for County offices will also be on hand and plans for upcoming events will be discussed. Hunter encourages all area Republicans to attend.

Letters Say:

Dear Editor,
We have finished our inventory in Noble County of statues and folk art pieces for the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The purpose of this inventory for the "Save Outdoor Sculpture! (sos)" project was to record information on all outside sculptures in Noble county. We found approximately 90 pieces that qualified to be put in the database. Photographs were also taken of each sculpture.
The following businesses, groups, and individuals gave us assistance with our research: The Perry Daily Journal, Ponca City News, Pioneer Woman Museum, Perry Carnegie Library, Cherokee Strip Museum, Noble County Commissioners, Perry Development Coalition, Perry Grace Hill Cemetery Staff, Otoe-Missouria Tribal Agency, and Jean Evans of Marland. Wal-Mart provided film development for our many pictures.
We visited each of the 26 cemeteries in the county. With the exception of two that had evidently been abandoned, the cemeteries were all neat, with grass trimmed and in excellent condition. The various cemetery associations are to be commended for their hard work.
We also drove most of the roads in the county. With the exception of a few dirt roads in sparsely populated areas, the roads are in great shape, well graveled and maintained.
We would like to thank all assisting us, and especially the caretakers of the many fine pieces we surveyed.
All the copies of the forms and pictures are on file at the Perry Carnegie Library if anyone wishes to access them. They are also at the Oklahoma Museums Association in Oklahoma City.
Elizabeth Sims
Linda Oberholzer

Singles Network Birthday Dinner Highlights Week

A movie and the monthly birthday dinner highlight this week for the Singles Network.
The monthly birthday dinner will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Windjammer Restaurant. A person doesn't have to have a July birthday to attend; they are welcome for the fellowship. Call Sherry at 762-1987 by July 23 to make a reservation. The Singles Network Discussion Group begins the week of activities at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Those who would like a snack will meet afterward for a social time.
Wednesday some of the group will meet to go to a movie. Call Phil by 5:30 p.m. July 23 to find out which movie they will attend.
Friday night will be a work night at the Poncan Theatre. Call Jerry at 762-7258 if you can work.
Saturday night, a cold covered dish potluck will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Pecan Place clubhouse.
Events coming up in August include a wiener roast, card party and a "Route 66" trip to Clinton.
Members are urged to call the host of any event to let them know you plan to attend since they must have space and enough refreshments for everyone. Those who have not attended a Singles function but would like to get acquainted should call the host of one of the functions. They will give directions to where it is to be held and help introduce the guest to the group attending. Another way to get acquainted is to come to the discussion group meeting Sunday evening. A spokesman says "you don't have to feel alone in a singles world; come join us and make new friends."

CPR Classes Set For Future Nurses At PC Red Cross

CPR Classes for future nurses will be held at the Ponca City Chapter headquarters of the American Red Cross, 525 Monument Road, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The 9-hour class "CPR for the Professional Rescuer," is the equivalent of Level "C" CPR and is a requirement for entry into Northern Oklahoma College nursing classes.
The course includes infant/child CPR, adult CPR, two-man CPR, use of masks and other appropriate equipment. Instructor for the course will be J.B. Gregory, Health and Safety Specialist for the American Red Cross.
Nurses and other interested participants should call the Red Cross office at 765-6605 or drop by 525 Monument to enroll. Class size is limited and space will be filled on a first-come basis. Cost is $45 per student.

Summer Food Menu at Lincoln and Garfield

Monday - Corn dog, French fries, rosy pears, cake, milk.
Tuesday - Sloppy joes, tator tots, baked beans, strawberry parfait, milk.
Wednesday - Chicken chunks, whipped potatoes and cream gravy, plain jello, hot roll, mixed fruit, milk.
Thursday - Hamburger with cheese, French fries, fresh fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, corn on the cob, dill spears, cookie, milk.

Rural Residents Near Kildare Surveyed To Determine Need of KVFD Membership

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Residents of a rural area that may be included in the Kildare Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) were surveyed recently, according to volunteer fire fighter Amy Kirby.
Three volunteer firemen went door-to-door doing a survey to determine if there was any interest from residents to buy a membership to the rural department.
"The residents were not obligated to buy a membership," Kirby stated.
The current boundaries in the fire department's by-laws include Oklahoma 11 and Hubbard Road; 2-1/2 miles North of Kildare; five miles west, and east to the shores of Kaw Lake.
Membership fees are $30 and must be paid on an annual basis in advance of a fire. The fire fighter confirmed that many people are not members.
"If you had one fire run to your property or two runs during a given year, the cost would be $30," said Kirby.
Kirby verified that KVFD does not respond to a fire with less than two trucks. The department has five units: a tanker, grass rig, city pumper, pump-roll and rescue vehicle.
Non-members will be billed $250 per truck per hour in the event of a fire. No more than $3,000 will be charged when the KVFD responds.
In the event of a house fire, the rural department will automatically call for mutual aid. "Even if a resident pays dues, Ponca City is still obligated to respond," Kirby stated.
Kirby noted that the department will answer a call of a fire whether a resident is a member or not.
"However, if you are a member you will not be billed from Kildare," she confirmed.
"Our people are volunteers," said Kirby. "We have no paid fire fighters. It's a public service thing we do," she said.
This year, KVFD received a $2,000 grant from the state's Rainy Day Fund. Additionally, the 10-year-old department holds a fund raiser each year.
In November, the public is invited to buy tickets to a bean supper. Residents will receive an update on the status of the department and enjoy an evening of bingo.
Any funds the department receives go back into trucks and the upkeep of the building, according to Kirby.
She commented that all KVFD fire fighters have completed training to fight an interior structure fire.

Lake Ponca Items Tabled For Additional Information

Paul Krueger was unanimously elected as the Park and Recreation Advisory Board chairperson for 1996-97 during the board meeting Thursday. Park Advisory vice-chairman will be Ron Mersman.
The board tabled an issue related to uniformity in contracts/leases for Lake Ponca lot leases for further study. Discussion of Lake Ponca usage about rules and regulations currently in place was also tabled.
The board wants the Lake Committee to work with the Lake Users Association before action is taken on the two items.
Mike Dove, President of the Lake Users Association, confirmed the association's desire to be included in the process. Stan Sledge, chairperson, reassured Dove that comments from the Lake Users would be considered and representatives would be welcome in the Lake Committee meetings.
A consideration concerning rental of picnic tables and benches was tabled until the next meeting. A new name for a public park was approved and will be announced to the public before the end of the month.
In old business, a motion was approved to allow the Young Men's Christian Association to use Dan Moran Park for the flag football program with stipulations that the program cover any costs incurred by the city.
Sledge opposed the motion. "I don't think the city should charge a non-profit program," he said. "I understand the city wanting to break even, but affecting an organization trying to raise funds to operate is not right," he commented.
Members were given committee assignments for the 1996-97 year.

Local Business Raising Funds For Special Firefighting Helmet

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Efforts of a local business will bring new technology to the Ponca City Fire Department, according to Fire Chief Larry Mullikin. 101 Beverage Company, Inc. has chosen to raise funds to assist in providing two thermal imaging helmets to the department.
An anonymous gift of $25,000 will be made for a CairnsIris helmet after an additional $25,000 is raised. The helmets are developed by Cairns and Brother and GEC Marconi Avionics.
Donna Jeffries, President of 101 Beverage, was watching a segment on the television program Dateline in February. The technology was demonstrated on the program.
Jeffries contacted the PCFD to see if they were interested in having the equipment. The business then agreed to adopt this as its community involvement project and is more than halfway to achieving its goal.
"We wanted to do something for the community. We are focusing our fund-raising efforts on adults not the kids," confirmed Jeffries.
Mullikin believes the helmets are a great tool of technology. "The helmet allows a person to be rescued that might not have been seen during a fire before," he said. "If it saves the life of a victim or firefighter, it will have been well worth the cost."
"I am inspired by the fact that we have a business interested in a project that will benefit the entire community," the Fire Chief commented.
Jeffries has been making presentations to local civic organizations. She says the fund-raiser has been well received and the community has been impressed with the helmets.
The project got a welcome boost with contributions raised through the William Beasley Memorial Fund. Jeffries indicated that Beasley's family contacted her and asked if a memorial fund could be established and the funds contributed to the purchase of the helmets.
"We have appreciated this generosity. To date, the memorial has boosted the goal approximately $1,400," she stated. "Money has been received from all of the country."
It is hoped the goal will be reached by fall. "The sooner we can raise the money, the sooner we can get the equipment to save a life," stated Jeffries. "We are prepared to go as long as it takes to accomplish our goal."
The helmet-mounted display houses a CRT integrated with optical mirrors and lenses that route a thermal display to a firefighter's eyes. The sensor "sees" variations in thermal radiation objects and transmits the image to the display.
The thermal imaging system assists firefighters in seeing through smoke. Smoke and darkness often keep a firefighter from seeing a victim's body or the thermal image of a fire.
The helmet allows the seat of the fire to be located faster to reduce unnecessary water damage. During HAZMAT Operations a firefighter can also see vapor clouds from a spill with the battery-powered system.
According to Jeffries, only five cities in the U.S. have purchased the helmets. No city in Oklahoma currently has this technology, she emphasized.
The Ponca City Rotary Club has agreed to allow the use of its tax deductible account for citizens interested in contributing. Checks should be made payable to the Ponca City Rotary Foundation. In the memo area of the check, indicate thermal.
Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 1782, Ponca City, 74601. For additional information or if interested in helping with fund-raising efforts, contact Jeffries at 765-4010.
Donations will be tracked and records will be kept of the funds raised, according to Jeffries. The following is a list of businesses involved in the project: Mid-west Oak No. 14, Westbury Market, Conoco Convenience Store (Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue), Lake Road Express, Woodridge Market, Wal-Mart, Buy For Less, Pioneer Convenience, Citgo No. 2, Triple T No. 2, Miller Market, Triple T No. 3, South Avenue Express, Citgo No. 1, Triple T No. 5, Citgo No. 4, Triple T No. 4, Triple T No. 1, Mid-West Oil No. 13, Jiffy Trip No. 23, Ponca Bowl, Jack Bowker Ford, Albertsons, Pioneer Bank and Pemberton Auto.

CITY CALENDAR

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
Today
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), National Rally, Craig, Colo.
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Vietnam Vets Rally.
Prairie Round Up Rod and Custom Car Show, Marland Mansion Estate Grounds.
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Big Wheel Rally, Tulsa.
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Summer Swimming Lessons Enrollment Date, 6-9 p.m., Unity Gym, for session three, to be held July 29-Aug. 9.
Tuesday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Gary McGuire, Chandler, Okla., autographing "We're All Mad, You Know," 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:15 p.m., Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
Wednesday
Brown Bag Lunch Series, "A Bird in the Bush," Gerald Wiens, noon to 1 p.m., Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth Street and Highland Avenue, free admission.
Thursday
Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Saturday
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Christmas in July, 9 a.m., Stillwater.
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Etiquette Day, lunch included, Crown and Rose English Pub.
Ponca City Disc Golf Club Mini, 5:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., Disc Golf Course.
Grace Episcopal Church Bingo, 6-8:30 p.m., Church Parish Hall.
July 28
Pioneer Technology Center Children's Lab and Pre-School Open House, 2-4 p.m., 2101 North Ash Street.
July 30
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Retired Senior Volunteer Recognition Banquet, noon, Conoco Clubhouse, honoring all RSVP volunteers.
July 31
Ponca City Planning and Regional Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Commercial Federal Building, Suite 304.
Brown Bag Lunch Series, "Lots of Pickin', Some Grinnin'," noon to 1 p.m., Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth Street and Highland Avenue, free admission.
July 31-August 3
Grand National Moto-Cross Championship Races, Ambuc Moto-Cross Track, 1005 West Prospect Avenue.
August
Exhibit "First Americans, First Oklahomans" at Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
August 3
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Sun and Fun Day, snacks provided, families invited.
Oklahoma City author Carolyn Wall autographing "Braced Against the Wind," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
August 4
Ponca City New Car Dealers Second Annual D.A.R.E. benefit golf tournament, shotgun start, 8 a.m., Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course, more information from Trey, Lonnie or Bill at 765-5533.
August 6
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Miniature Golf Event and Tournament, Sun and Fun, tournaments for each Girl Scout program level.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
August 7-10
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, UOA Annual Conference, Boston, Park Plaza Hotel.
August 9
"1964: The Tribute" (world famous Beatles imitators). Poncan Theatre.
August 11
16th Annual Raft Race on the Arkansas River, east of Ponca City, 1 p.m., just south of Kaw Dam, ending 6 p.m. old Arkansas River Bridge, south end of Pecan Road, Ponca City.
August 12
Bill Pickett Memorial Bulldogging, 8 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 13
101 Wild West Rodeo Steer Roping and Slack Performances, 7 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 14-17
101 Wild West Rodeo, 8 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 17
101 Wild West Rodeo Parade, 10 a.m., Downtown Ponca City.
Tulsa author Joyce Hifler, autographing "Cherokee Feast of Days," Vol. 2, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
August 18
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Summer's End Family Barbecue and Scavenger Hunt, swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, wagon ride planned.
August 19
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Ostomy Support Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.
August 22
88.7 FM presents "Psalty and Friends," a Christian children's production, 7 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets available at Master's Touch on Aug. 3, call 767-1400 for more information.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
August 27
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
August 30-31-September 1
Ponca City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Air Show, Ponca City Municipal Airport, North Waverly Street.
September 3
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
September 5
88.7 FM presents Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian groups 4Him and Point of Grace concert, 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater.
September 6-7
The Land of Country 10th Annual Antique and Craft Festival, Hutchins Memorial Building, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, benefit for the new Domestic Violence Shelter.
September 8
Grate Ponca City Spelling Bee, 1 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
September 14
10th Annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off and Oklahoma State Bar-B-Que Championship, 11 a.m., Marland Estate Grounds.
September 16
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Ostomy Support Meeting, 7:30 p.m., program to be announced, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Conference Room B.
September 24
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
September 27-29
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
October 4-5
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
October 5-6
16th Annual Marland Estate Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion Estate Grounds.

DISTRICT COURT

Ponca City
Divorce Petitions
LeAnn Heinrich vs. Duane Heinrich.
Divorces Granted
Doralyn Hobbs Jones vs. Marshall Dale Jones. Granted to both.
Sharron Elizabeth LaBlue vs. Jimmie C. LaBlue Jr. Granted to both.
Darrell Wayne Guthrie vs. Renee Ann Guthrie. Granted to both.
DeLois Joy McClurg vs. Jack Wayne McClurg. Granted to both.
Jeromy L. Schneider vs. Jody A. Schneider. Granted to both.
Darrell E. Webster vs. Thelma Louise Webster. Granted to both.
Deanna G. Raulston vs. Raymond Lee Raulston. Granted to both.
Civil Proceedings
Lorayne B. Souligny vs. Patrick Michael Paulson also known as Pat M. Paulson et al. Plaintiff seeking judgment against defendants in the amount of $7,083.30.
James Mathew Legg vs. Rocky Wayne Tyler et al. Plaintiff seeking judgment against defendant in excess of $10,000.
Ronald K. Travis vs. John Esch. Plaintiff granted judgment against defendant in the amount of $93,915.27.
Bank of Oklahoma vs. Phillip Baline Houser, et al. Plaintiff granted judgment against defendant in the amount of $12,223.04.
Randy Scott doing business as Randy Scott Roofing vs. Lambert Construction, Company. Case dismissed due to lack of prosecution.
Bank IV Oklahoma vs. Donald Ray Jump, et al. Plaintiff granted judgment against defendants in the amount of $27,700.99.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Guadalupe Lorenzo Cabrales, 67, and Maxine Voyle Daniels, 51, both of Wichita.
Jeromy Glenn Wilson, 23, and Darci Ann Lambring, 25, both of Winter Park, Colorado.
Divorces Granted
Angela Nicole Shed vs. Stephen E. Shed. Granted to both.
Lori Horinek Schaefer vs. Karl Joseph Schaefer. Granted to both.
Civil Proceedings
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center vs. Amanda A. Hankla. Plaintiff granted judgment against defendant in the amount of $5,232.17.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center vs. Jean Dunaway. Plaintiff granted judgment against defendant in the amount of $2,567.87.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center vs. Deanna S. Peterson. Plaintiff granted judgment against defendant in the amount of $4,835.35.
Criminal Proceedings
Further Hearing Set - Gregory John Alarcon of Fresno, Calif., charged with a felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine). Further hearing set for Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. The alleged incident of unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance occurred on Sept. 27, 1994.
Further Hearing Set - Jared Race Johnson of Wichita Falls, Texas, charged with a felony count of lewd molestation. Further hearing set for Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of lewd molestation occurred on Feb. 10, 1995.
Further Hearing Set - Christopher A. Gardinier of Braman, charged with a misdemeanor count of assault and battery. Attorney Status Review hearing set for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of assault and battery occurred on July 4, 1996.
Further Hearing Set - Aaron Michael Lyman Struble of Ponca City, charged with misdemeanor counts of public intoxication, unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Attorney Status Review hearing set for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incidents of public intoxication, unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia occurred on July 3, 1996.
Further Hearing Set - Dewey Wayne Ham of Ponca City, charged with a misdemeanor count of transporting a loaded firearm. Attorney Status Review hearing set for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of transporting a loaded firearm occurred on July 3, 1996.
Further Hearing Set - Richard Duke Short of Braman, charged with a misdemeanor count of actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Attorney Status Review hearing set for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol occurred on July 4, 1996.
Further Hearing Set - Gary W. Coffelt of Wellington, charged with a misdemeanor count of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Attorney Status Review hearing set for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of driving while under the influence of alcohol occurred on July 5, 1996.
Further Hearing Set - Jimmy Wayne Duroy of Newkirk, charged with a misdemeanor count of assault and battery. Attorney Status Review hearing set for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of assault and battery occurred on June 28, 1996.
Guilty Plea Entered - Richard Neal Kimbrel of Ponca City, charged with a misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of marijuana. Pled guilty and received a one year sentence with all but 10 days suspended and a $300 fine. The incident of unlawful possession of marijuana occurred on June 29, 1996.
Further Hearing Set - Richardo Antonio Balli of Blackwell, charged with misdemeanor counts of assault and battery and obstructing an officer. Attorney Status Review hearing set for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of assault and battery and obstructing an officer occurred on June 28, 1996.
Case Dismissed - Brandon L. Connelly of Ponca City, charged with a misdemeanor count of failure to have fishing license on person. Defendant provided proof of universal license form, therefore court orders the case dismissed.
Guilty Plea Entered - Dannie D. Hasselbring of Newkirk, charged with a misdemeanor count of fishing without landowners permission. Pled guilty to the charge and received a $10 fine. The incident of fishing without the landowners permission occurred on June 15, 1996.

NEWS BRIEFS

Water Class - Women's Water Exercise class, instructed by Susan Henning, meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. at Community Pool, Seventh and Grand. A new session begins Aug. 2. For details, contact the YMCA, 765-5417.

Swimming Lessons - Enrollment for the final session of swim lessons at AMBUC Pool will be Monday at the Unity Gym from 6 to 9 p.m. Lessons will begin July 29 and go through Aug. 9. Classes will be limited. For more information, contact the Park and Recreation Department, 767-0432.

Vacation Bible School -The First Freewill Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School July 29 to Aug. 2 at the church, 1900 Hubbard Road. Those needing transportation may call 7862-6978.

Rock Club To Meet - The Rough and Tumble Rock and Gem Club will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Ponca City Library. B. Jay Bowman will present a program about "Cabachon Making." The public is invited, and all ages are welcome.

Vacation Bible School and Revival - Ponca Indian Nazarene Church will hold Vacation Bible School and nightly revival services July 22-28. VBS is from 9 a.m. to noon and the Revival services start at 7:30 p.m.

Theft - A Ponca City police officer was advised at 8:14 a.m. Friday that vehicle tail lights had been stolen in the 600 block of South Third Street. A report was taken.

Arrested - A 30-year-old man was arrested at the Ponca City Police Department at 8:29 a.m. Friday for failure to pay fines.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a minor accident in the 600 block of South Fourteenth Street at 11:56 a.m. Friday.

Subject Held - A 35-year-old man was taken into custody at North Fifth Street and East Hartford Avenue by a Ponca City police officer at 1:35 p.m. Friday for a city warrant.

In Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old woman from North Union Street at 4:03 p.m. Friday on two Kay County Sheriff's warrants.

Collision - A non-injury accident which occurred in the 400 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:17 p.m. Friday.

Larceny - A Ponca City police officer took a 9-year-old girl into custody from a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street at 6:16 p.m. Friday for grand larceny.

Arrested - A 19-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 700 block of South Fifth Street at 8:09 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear and for no fishing permit.

Grand Larceny - A Ponca City police officer took a grand larceny report at a business in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 8:49 p.m. Friday. The officer was advised that a lot of merchandise was stolen. The officer was unable to locate any forced entry.

Bike Stolen - The Ponca City Police Department was notified at 9:40 p.m. Friday that a bike was stolen from the 900 block of South Eleventh Street.

Bike Found - The Ponca City Police Department was advised that an abandoned bike was found in the 700 block of North Oak Street.

Curfew - Two Ponca City police officers contacted two boys in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue at 1:18 a.m. Saturday. They were warned of curfew and sent home.

Subject Held - A 19-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer at 2:28 a.m. Saturday in the 900 block of North Ash Street for public intoxication and a city warrant for failure to appear.

DEATHS

Madelle L. Hoffman
Madelle L. Hoffman, longtime Ponca City educator, died Friday evening, July 19, 1996, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kan. She was 83.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ponca City First Christian Church Sanctuary with the Rev. Charles M. Heyer, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the Maize (Kan.) Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home of Ponca City.
Madelle L. Hoffman was born Dec. 25, 1912, in Dillon, Kan., the daughter of Benjamin H. and Bessie O. (Shafer) Hoffman. She obtained her bachelor of science degree from Kansas State Teacher's College in Emporia, Kan., and a master's degree in elementary education from the University of Oklahoma. Miss Hoffman also completed graduate study at Colorado State College, Boulder.
Miss Hoffman had taught in elementary schools for 44 years, beginning in a rural school in Kansas. In 1935 she began her career in Ponca City at Washington Elementary, where she taught fourth, fifth and sixth grade. In 1945, she became principal and except for 1949-50 when she served as an exchange teacher to Great Britain, continued that position until her retirement in 1978.
She had traveled in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Central and South America, Europe, Japan the South Pacific, the Holy Land, Egypt and East Africa and in many countries, visited schools and conferred with educators and teachers.
Miss Hoffman had served as president of the Association for Childhood Education; as a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for Oklahoma; and helped write the state evaluation manual for elementary schools in 1957. She was also a member of the Department of Elementary School Principals; AAUW; International Relations Group; First Christian Church where she was a teacher for the Kumback Sunday School Class; and held life memberships in state PTA and NEA organizations.
Survivors include twin sisters, Dorothy Klingberg of Hope, Kan., and Doris Titus of Wichita, Kan.; five nieces and nephews including Larry Hoffman of Ponca City, whom she helped raise. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Marlin Hoffman.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Hoffman's name to the First Christian Church, Children's Ministries, P.O. Box 270, Ponca City, OK 74602.

OBITUARIES

Joseph Larkin Theobald
Joseph Larkin Theobald, president of Albright Insurance Agency, died July 18, 1996, at the age of 72. Joe died after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 22, 1996, at the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ with Mr. Carl Maples, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 12:30 p.m., Monday.
Joe was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Gainesville, Texas, to Larkin J. and Mittie (Bell) Theobald. The family moved to Ponca City in 1934, where he attended and graduated from Ponca City High School in December of 1942. He entered the U.S. Army Air Force and served as a armor-gunner on a B-24 bomber. He was stationed in North Africa and Italy with the 376th bomb group. He received the Air Medal with three clusters and a unit collation with one cluster. He received a honorable discharge in November of 1945.
At the time he returned home and continued his education at the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship. He went to work for the Glen Hickman Insurance Agency in 1947, becoming a partner in 1962. They sold the agency to Albright Insurance Agency in 1972, at which time he was elected president of Albright Insurance. He served in that capacity until his death.
Joe was a member of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. He was the past-president and district governor of Ambucs, past board member of the Oklahoma Independent Insurance Agents, 49-year member of the American Legion and V.F.W., member of the Ponca City Country Club and Moose Lodge. He was a charter member of the Ponca City Elks Lodge and a lifetime member of the Presidents Club of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. He was a longtime avid golfer, starting as a caddy at the old Marland Golf Course.
Joe was married to Katherine L. Martin on April 2, 1947, they had three children and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul M. Theobald. Survivors include his wife Katherine L. Theobald of Ponca City, one son Joe A. Theobald and wife Hollye, both of Ponca City; two daughters, Julie K. Stagner and husband Laile, both of Ponca City, and Janie A. Helling and husband Steven of Colleyville, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Colby of Ponca a City; and seven grandchildren, Hallie Theobald Tyer, Sally Gann Fairbanks, Cory Gann, Ryan Helling, Brent Helling, Whit Theobald and Patton Theobald.
The family wishes to thank all the relatives, friends, neighbors, and individuals in the medical community for their help, prayer, cards, visits, flowers, and their strong encouragement. Joe was a special man that will be greatly missed.
Casket bearers will be John McAbee, Ryan Helling, Cory Gann, Henry Haineinger, Gary Theobald, Whit Theobald, and Brent Helling. Honorary casket bearers will be Wally Edwards, Jack Bowker, Ken Miles, Ralph Throop, Red Coatney , Majir Kornblit, and Roy Sullivan.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Theobald's name to the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the home, 1509 Blackard.
paid obituary

FAMILY LIVING

Vows Join Miss O'Rourke, Pollman

Robyn Lynnette O'Rourke and Todd Garrett Pollman were united in marriage in a recent 2 p.m. ceremony in the Le Richelieu Hotel courtyard in the French Quarter, New Orleans, La. The Rev. Jerome M. Winsberg officiated at the double ring vows. Over 30 guests were in attendance from Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, California and Delaware.
The bride is the daughter of Rhonda O'Rourke of Tulsa and Verle Woods of Lamont. The bride's grandparents are Marion and Dene Fredrick, 1805 Meadowbrook. Parents of the bridegroom are Mike and Vicki Riddles of Oklahoma City.
The music program included "Canon in D" and the "Wedding March" for the processional, and "Main Title" from "Star Wars" for the recessional.
The bride wore a formal gown of white-on-white rose jacquard. The gown was fashioned with a wedding band collar and cuffs of white jacquard, with the top bodice and sleeves of illusion over a strapless under bodice of jacquard. The skirt extended into a chapel-length train, with pearl button details down the illusion back and cuffs. The rhinestone and pearl headband held a double-tiered, fingertip veil of illusion adorned with scattered seed pearls.
The bride carried a teardrop bouquet of white magnolias, freesia, white rosebuds and English ivy.
Angela Brumley of Moore served as maid of honor. She was attired in a tea-length, burgundy gown featuring an empire waistline and cap sleeves. She carried a teardrop bouquet of white roses and rosebuds, accented with baby's breath and ivy.
Bridesmaids were Jennifer O'Rourke of Tulsa and Delara Creel of Oklahoma City. Ms. Creel wore a tea-length dress in a cream color, fashioned with an empire waistline and cap sleeves.
Ms. O'Rourke wore a tea-length dress of cream with burgundy roses, fashioned with an empire waistline and cap sleeves. Each carried a teardrop bouquet of white magnolias and white rosebuds, accented with ivy.
The bridegroom wore a black dress tuxedo with black-on-black Mickey Mouse vest and tie.
Brian Pollman of Oklahoma City served as best man. Groomsmen were Mike Riddles of Oklahoma City and Robert Knebel of Norman.
A reception in the formal reception area of the LeRichelieu Hotel followed the ceremony. Hosts were Mike and Vicki Riddles and Rhonda O'Rourke. Assisting at the event was Brenda Fuller, aunt of the bride.
The couple left for a wedding trip to Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss.; Mobile, Ala., and Pensacola, Fla. They are now at home in Norman. The bride is employed as a recreation therapist for the mentally disabled with Volunteers of America. The bridegroom is a computer network specialist at the University of Oklahoma and a full-time OU graduate student in geography.
An at-home reception was held June 15 at the home of Mike and Vicki Riddles for close friends and family who could not attend the out-of-town ceremony.

Sinton To Be Desk and Derrick Speaker

John B. Sinton, leader, Seismic Application Development Group, will be guest speaker at the Desk and Derrick meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, announced Margaret Sloan, program chairman.
Sinton will speak on "DuPont Engineering Excellence Award for Seismic Imaging: Auto Focusing the Earth." Sinton has held his present position since 1994 at Seismic Imaging Technology Center (SITC), Technology, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City. The position requires a close working relationship with the integrated Interpretation Center; the Seismic Processing Development, Seismic Acquisition and Seismic Processing Groups of SITC; and the Reservoir Properties group of the Reservoir Center.
Sinton was previously leader of the Geoscience Acquisition Development Group, Geoscience and Reservoir Research, Business Development and Research, Conoco, Inc. Prior to that, from 1989-1993, he was director of the Experimental Geophysics Group, Geoscience and Reservoir Research, Business Development and Research.
In 1988-89, he served as senior research scientist, Experimental Geophysics Group, after being senior research geophysicist 1985-1988.
Sinton became director of the Geoscience Acquisition Development (GAD) group in 1989, leading a diverse team of scientists looking at seismic anisotropy, downhole seismic systems, seismic modeling, and integrating high-resolution seismic crosswell, geologic and fluid flow data.
Sinton received a PhD in geology and geophysics from the University of Hawaii in 1982 after completing a integrated study of active plate margins using varied geophysical techniques. This research was completed under NSF grants.
Cristy Valliere, president, re-minds members to bring guests to the meeting. Guests are always welcome to attend and learn more about the Desk and Derrick Club. A social time is scheduled at 5 p.m.

ABWA Chapter Installs Slate of Officers

Ponca City Charter Chapter, American Business Women's Association, installed officers and inducted five new members at the July 15 meeting at Derrick's Restaurant in the Rose Stone Inn.
New officers are Sharon Adams, president; Sam Kasl, vice president; Lela Taylor, recording secretary; Delores Gilliland, corresponding secretary, and Art Courtney, treasurer. The new officers' term begins Aug. 1.
New members installed by Jodie Frazier, outgoing president, are Kay Simerly of Me Too Media; Paula Wright, Pioneer Bank and Trust; Carrie Cantrell, The Honey Tree; Judy Johnston, Northern Oklahoma Regional Pediatric Clinic; and Sherry Potter, The Honey Tree.
Perfect attendance certificates for 1995 were presented to Leora Ullery, 28 years; Lela Taylor and Johnnie Wilda, 27 years; Sherry Kremeier, five years; Sharon Adams, four years; Art Courtney, two years; Susan Crank, Sam Kasl and Jodie Frazier, one year.
Attending were 22 members and two guests, Christy Suttles, Boatmen's Bank, and Carrie Johnston, daughter of new member Judy Johnston.
Jodie Frazier opened the meeting. After the meal, it was announced board meetings will return to 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday at the home of Johnnie Wilda.
Susan Crank will represent the chapter as voting delegate to the national convention in September in Charlotte, N.C. Sherry Kremeier will attend the national Woman of the Year luncheon at the convention. Linda Ralston announced a workshop on environment.
At a recent fund-rising committee meeting, it was decided to have a garage sale Sept. 17 at the Adams home, 1800 Princeton. Funds raised from the sale will be used to pay expenses of members who attend the district conference next spring in Fort Worth. Ms. Frazier said her father has invited chapter members to be guests in his home during the conference.
Ms. Kremeier displayed the ceramic angels chapter members will make to sell at Angel Central.
LeeAnn Adams had charge of the door prizes. Sam Kasl won the pottery, and Lela Taylor won the basket of dollars.

Pepperette Officers

NEW PEPPERETTE OFFICERS for 1996-97 are (front, from left), Claire Winterrowd, pledge court mistress; Kari Keating, treasurer; Allison Arrington, vice president; Anna Heagy, president; Alana Smith, secretary; T.J. Dancey, sergeant-at-arms, and Brooke Boyd, historian. The new officers were recently elected at a meeting at Fifth Street Park. Miss Dancy was chosen as Outstanding Pepperette for 1995-96, eighth grade. Outstanding Pepperette for ninth grade was Ashley Roussel. Outgoing officers for 1995-96 are, (back, l-r), Mary Beth McNeese, pledge court mistress; Caydee Stalcup, treasurer; Carrie Evans, vice president; Sarah Hobbs, president; Shea Conner, secretary; and Jill Corbin, historian. Not pictured is Romi Foreman, outgoing sergeant at arms.

Wedding Plans Announced

The approaching marriage of Misty Dee Mangrum and Ricky Dean Nuttle is being announced by her parents, Ralph and Debbie Mangrum and Tavo and Cindy Montes, all of Ponca City. The future bridegroom is the son of Patricia Bennett of Ponca City. The couple will exchange vows July 27 at Central Baptist Church.
The bride attended Frontier High School in Red Rock and Pioneer Technology Center. Her fiance, a graduate of Ponca City High School, attended college in Texas. He is employed at Johnson's Controls in Oklahoma City.

Cross-Johnson Wedding Held in Las Vegas Chapel

The Little Church of the West in Las Vegas was the setting for the June 22 wedding of Kay Lynn Cross and Max E. Johnson. The couple exchanged rings in a 3 p.m. ceremony officiated by the Rev. Jim Hamilton. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Esther Cross of Clearview City, Kan.
The church organist played a medley of wedding music, including the traditional "Wedding March."
The bride wore a tea-length dress of brocade. Beading and pearls accented the white lace. The bride also wore matching pearl earrings and a pearl bracelet. Her headpiece of mauve and white roses held a white, double-layered pouf.
The bride, who created all the floral arrangements, carried a large nosegay of mauve roses and white lilies, accented with pearls, baby's breath and ribbon.
A champagne reception and buffet dinner at the Hacienda Hotel in Las Vegas followed the ceremony. Serving the wedding cake was the bride's niece, Erika Colacicco. Assisting were Carol Albers and Peggy Craig. The two-tiered, white wedding cake was accented with pearls.
Among the guests were the bride's mother, Esther Cross; the bride's sister, Cynthia Campbell of Kansas City, Kan., and the bride's brother, Larry Moon and family, Manhattan, Kan. Special guests also included Peggy S. Craig, Ponca City; Carol Albers and Melissa, Kildare, and Nancy Albers, Newkirk.
After a wedding trip to Cheyenne, Wy.; Lake City, Colo., and Santa Fe, N.M., the couple will be at home in Arkansas City. The bride is a teacher at Kildare Elementary School, and the bridegroom is retired.
The couple were honored with a "Las Vegas Wedding Send Off" party given May 19 by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Latz and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Craig at the Latz residence.

Couple at Home in Norman Following Perry Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. G. David Iske have established a home in Norman, following a brief wedding trip. Mr. Iske is a senior merchandiser for J.C. Penney's at Sooner Fashion Mall in Norman.
The couple were wed in a recent candlelight ceremony at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Perry. Parents of the couple are Sharon Yost and Harvey and Donna Yost, Perry, and Janet and Frank Iske, Albuquerque, N.M. Grandparents of the couple are Sara Yost, Perry; Cora and Wayne Selvey, Tonkawa, and Nathan Hale, Bellview, Neb.
Mr. Iske and the former Tamara Yost exchanged rings in a 5 p.m. ceremony officiated by the Rev. William Powell. Scripture readings from I Corinthians 13 were presented by the bridegroom's father.
The musical program was performed by Bob Shull of Norman, soloist and organist. He sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Ave Maria."
The altar was adorned with two candelabra entwined with ivy and accented with ivory bows, and large floral baskets. Ivory bows also marked the pews.
The bride, escorted by her father, wore a tea-length gown of candlelight ivory. The gown was fashioned with long sleeves and a fitted bodice with a band of pearls at the neckline. The softly gathered skirt was overlaid with ivory chiffon. The back of the gown and sheer sleeves were closed with tiny satin-covered buttons.
The fingertip veil was attached to a band of lace embellished with pearls, tiny roses and iridescents, with a large pouf in the back. The bride carried a spring bouquet of multi-colored flowers, accented with white tulle and tied with lace bows and satin streamers.
The bride also wore a blue topaz ring which belonged to her mother, and carried a penny in each shoe bearing the birth years of the couple.
Serving as matron of honor was Kristi Rahn of Billings. Bridesmaids were Angela Mason and Michelle Aulthouse, both of Norman. Each wore a tea-length dress in soft yellow, and carried a smaller version of the bridal bouquet.
Best man was Mark Iske of Albuquerque, N.M., brother of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Trey Yost, brother of the bride, Perry, and Don Selvey of Ponca City.
Guests were seated by Shelly and Matt Lumbers. Heather Schneeberger, Blackwell, was flower girl. Ring bearer was Randy Yost of Billings. The ring pillow, of ivory satin with a crochet overlay, was created by Sara Yost.
The guest registry was attended by Donna Hoffman of Enid.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bride and groom presented each of their mothers with a single long-stemmed, red rose.
A reception at the Cherokee Strip Restaurant followed the ceremony. The serving table featured a floral centerpiece in red and soft yellow. The table also held the unity candle and the couple's engagement photograph. The serving tables and gift tables were covered with linen and white lace, accented with scalloped rows of iridescent pearls and large, red bows.
One table featured photographs of the couple throughout their lives. The two head tables were centered with baskets of yellow roses and baby's breath. A yellow votive candle on mirror, topped with a hurricane globe encircled with ivy, graced each guest table.
Background music was provided by John and Nancy Deken. The bride's three-tiered, white wedding cake was created in a basket weave design. White roses and a miniature bride and groom adorned the cake. The bridegroom's chocolate cake featured a computer with "Dave and Tamara" printed on the screen.
Assisting at the reception were Sharon Selvey, Roberta Schneeberger, Cindy Yost, Jean Vasek, Terri Montgomery and Bev Hale.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the bridegroom, was held in the church Fellowship Hall.

Little News

Matt and Christi (Case) Standard of Oklahoma City announce the arrival of twin daughters, Ali Grace and Jessi Faith, July 11, 1996, at Baptist Hospital. Ali weighed 4 pounds and 3 ounces, and Jessi weighed 5 pounds and 13 ounces. They join a sister, McKenzi Lane Standard, 6.
Grandparents are Jerry Case, Tulsa; Jo Burton, Oklahoma City; Jim Standard, Rome, Italy, and Phylis Wilson, Edmond. Great-grandparents are Pauline Fuller, Tonkawa; Warren and Clara Jane Case, Marland, and Josephine Tremble, Oklahoma City.

Mark and Arlene Joseph of Kansas City, Kan., announce the birth of a son, Jeriah Paul Matthew Joseph, born at 10:15 p.m., July 15, 1996, in Kansas City, Kan. He weighed 8 pounds and 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He joins a sister, Esther, 5, and a brother, Joshua, 3.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bennett, Sumner, Wa. Paternal grandmother is Mickey Joseph of Ponca City.

Free Ice Cream Social Slated By Democrats

The Kay County Democrat Women's Club is sponsoring a free Ice Cream Social Friday at the OCAW Hall, 1202 West Ponca. Serving will start at 6:30 p.m.
According to the club, members decided this would be a nice way to bring candidates together for an evening of fun and relaxation and to meet and shake hands with the people, as well as showing appreciation for support of their fund-raising events.
All Democratic state and party officials have been invited to attend, as well as all Democrats.

Local Reception Honors Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pruett

Laura D. Glaser and Bruce A. Pruett repeated vows in a 9:30 a.m. ceremony June 26 in LaVern's Wedding Chapel in Miami, Okla. The bride is the daughter of Tim and Elizabeth Glaser of Ponca City, and Ed and Belva Meuller of Cheyenne, Wy. Parents of the bridegroom are Rex and Kathy Pruett, 115 Prospect.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slovacek, Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Glaser, Donald Jones, all of Ponca City, the late Shirley Jones. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Grimes of Ponca City.
A patio reception honored the couple July 12 at the home of Tim and Elizabeth Glaser, 5040 North Union. Assisting at the event were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slovacek, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Roller, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Slovacek, Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Glaser and Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Glaser.
The patio and deck areas were decorated with potted plants and hanging baskets. The trees surrounding the patio were hung with multi-colored twinkling lights.
Guest tables were covered with pastel cloths and centered with potted begonias and assorted colored hurricane lamps. The gift table was centered with an arrangement of fresh flowers.
The wedding cake, which featured a center fountain with purple water, was created by Wanda Sherwin, aunt of the bridegroom. The cake featured white lattice work frosting with purple accents.
Four matching miniature bridal cakes were made for the couple's children: Cory, Brittany, Summer and Nicholas. Photographs were taken by Bill Forbes, uncle of the bride. Entertainment was provided by Sharon Lawler of Ponca City.
The couple will reside on Route 3 in Ponca City. The bridegroom is a carpenter with Local 2008.

McCombs-Stephens Marry At Newkirk Methodist Church

Rhonda McCombs and Kevin Stephens exchanged vows of marriage in a private ceremony June 21 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. The Rev. Dr. Bill Chase officiated the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Vivian Scott of Newkirk. Parents of the bridegroom are Don and Mary Lou Stephens, also of Newkirk.
The bride was attired in a tea-length, peach dress accented with pearl buttons and fashioned with a lace V-neckline and capped sleeves, also trimmed with lace. She wore her mother's diamond necklace and carried a bouquet with white and peach flowers enhanced with strands of mini-white pearls and peach petals.
Matron of honor was Leah McCombs, Newkirk, sister of the bride. Brett Stephens, Newkirk, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man.
In addition to the couple's parents and immediate family, special guests were Laci Stephens, daughter of the bridegroom, and Laverne Greenwood, grandmother of the bridegroom, both of Newkirk.
Following the wedding, the couple spent the weekend in Stillwater and are planning a honeymoon in September in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. The couple reside northeast of Newkirk. The bride is employed at Bluestem Construction, Inc., Newkirk, and the bridegroom is employed with Kaw Nation.

'Health Care' Topic of AARP Guest Speaker

Donald W. Lovesee, community coordinator, Oklahoma, spoke to the American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 432, at the July 2 meeting at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand.
Lovesee spoke on various topics, including the Health Care Campaign Guide. Introduced by Fay Cook, vice president, Lovesee reported on the national AARP campaign to "Cut the Cost, Keep the Care."
The campaign aims to improve the health care system through legislative and consumer action and to promote healthier lifestyles.
The program, he noted, was initiated in response to members concern about escalating health costs and the future availability and quality of health services for older Americans.
Lovesee said the goals for the campaign includes achieving universal access to acute and long-term care; containing system-wide and personal health care costs.
Other goals are to support research, legislation and regulation to improve the quality of physical and mental health services; and secure for consumers a major decision-making role in allocating resources and assuring quality of care.
The campaign also seeks to encourage the adoption of healthier lifestyles; advocate improved and increased services for minorities; assist consumers in coping with a complex health care system, while working to simplify the system, and empowering consumers to become more active participants in their own health care.
Lovesee said Health Care Campaign resources are available by using an order form for AARP publications and materials (E9).
All legislative materials can be obtained by sending a request in writing to: AARP, Division of Legislation and Public Policy, 1909 K Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20049.
Throughout the presentation, Lovesee was swamped with questions and a guest of the meeting, James Garner, administrator, In Touch Home Health Care, joined in the question and answer session.
Lovesee displayed various materials and pamphlets, including "AARP Answers Questions About Social Security and Medicare," "Presidential Voters Guide," and an AARP catalog of publications and programs. Most copies are available free of charge.
The business meeting was opened with a welcome from Ruby Cavanaugh, president, who introduced Nancy Lovesee. Cletus Kitchel lead the group in the AARP Creed and the flag salute.
Muriel Wallace, membership, announced Edna McKay was in Mercy Hospital, and Elmeta Kodesh reported Ruth Bocox had eye surgery and is doing fine at home.
Jim Newport, campaigning for State Representative, District 37, spoke to the group and introduced his wife, Michele, and daughter, Shea, and son, Andrew. Shea and Andrew distributed brochures.
Elmeta Kodesh, secretary, read minutes of the previous meeting, and Anne Kinneberg, treasurer, presented the financial report.
Wildena Krulic, good cheer and community service chairman, gave a report and reminded members to report volunteer hours to her and those needing good cheer.
Appreciation was given to Helen Watson, hospitality, chairman, and Cletus Kitchel for the table decorations.
Dr. Alma Gravens will be guest speaker at the Aug. 6 meeting at Wheatheart Center, 319 West Grand, at 1 p.m. Guests are always welcome to attend.

4-H Flower Show Names Winners

Kay County 4-H'ers held their annual Flower and Vegetable Show July 15 at Central National Bank in Blackwell. There were 95 total entries in the vegetables division and 37 entries in floral division.
The Junior Division, ages nine through 11, vegetables winners were Shawn Alley, Champion, and Erica Morris, Reserve Champion. Flowers Champion was Shawn Alley, and Reserve Champion was Melissa Smith. Also participating was Carlie Godbehere.
Intermediate Division, ages 12-14, vegetable winners were Champion, Daniel Alley, and Reserve Champion, Cory Ingram. Flowers Champion was Lisa Buesing, and Reserve Champion was Daniel Alley. Other participants were Hallie Godbehere, Laura Hoy, Erin Morris and Chassie McMillen.

4-H Youth Attend Roundup

NOBLE COUNTY 4-H members were among more than 1,000 Oklahoma youth attending the 75th State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University. The theme was "Celebrating the Past...Building the Future." Attending from Noble County were, (front, from left), Kaye Tipton, Extension home economist; Rebecca Nida, Frontier 4-H; Macay Bolay and Lyndee Snyder, both Perry 4-H; Rhonda Nida, Frontier 4-H; and Lacey Snyder, Perry 4-H; (center, l-r), Brenda Kodesh and Linda Kodesh, Frontier 4-H; Alisha Luttmer and Jamie Overholt, Morrison 4-H; Jaymi Justus, Perry 4-H; Jennifer Buxton, Frontier 4-H; Nicole Noteware, Perry 4-H; (back, l-r), Evan Snyder and Brandan Sheets, Perry 4-H; Jeremy Unruh and Jay Pemberton, Billings 4-H; and Tony Wisely, County Agriculture agent and County Extension director.

YMCA Plans Parents Night

The YMCA of Ponca City has scheduled "Parent's Night Out" July 26 from 6-10 p.m. Parent's Night is scheduled monthly as a service to parents of young children so they can spend quality time together while the kids are at the YMCA having a structured evening. Ages from three (potty trained) to 12 are invited to the Y for an evening of games, crafts and a snack.
"We have plenty of activities to keep the kids busy," said Bart Miller, YMCA director. "Parent's Night Out stresses the four character traits that all YMCA programs contain - honesty, caring, respect and responsibility," he added. "Often the kids enjoy themselves so much they don't want to go when the parents come to pick them up."
Discounts are given for two or more children from the same family. Preregistration is requested but not required. For more information, contact the YMCA at 765-5417.

Anniversary Party To Honor Mowdys

A surprise reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Don Mowdy of Mobile, Ala., for their 40th wedding anniversary, will be held today from 2-4 p.m. in Williamsburg Parlor at First Baptist Church. The Mowdys and family are in Ponca City for the Hill Mowdy family reunion. An open invitation to the reception is extended to all friends and family. It is requested there be no gifts.
Hosts for the celebration will be their daughter, Jill Mowdy of Mobile; and their sons and daughters-in-law, Drew and Melinda Mowdy of South Carolina, and Rick and Lania Mowdy of Mobile.
Mrs. Mowdy is the daughter of Lillian Drake of Ponca City and the late Earnest Klinger. Mr. Mowdy is the son of Hill and Earline Mowdy of Ponca City.
Mr. Mowdy and the former Barbara Klinger were reared in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School. They married Sept. 2, 1956, at First Baptist Church. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Dr. Evans T. Moseley. The couple made their first home in Ponca City, and later moved to Mobile. They have resided in their present home for 20 years.
Mr. Mowdy is a research chemist with the Food and Drug Administration in Mobile. Mrs. Mowdy is employed with Saad Health Care Corporation in Mobile. The couple are affiliated with Woodmount Baptist Church in Mobile.
Their grandchildren are Samantha, Dylan and Claudia Mowdy.

50th Anniversary Celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Goodno, 3125 Whippoorwill Road, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise buffet and dance reception at the VFW Hall The event was planned and organized by their granddaughter, Lori Sindelar of Ponca City, and Marge Horwitz of Tulsa, co-hosted by their sons, Larry and Lonnie "Butch" Goodno, both of Tulsa, and their grandchildren, Wyman and Gary Goodno of Ponca City, and Sam, Joey and Jacob Goodno of Newkirk. The reception was attended by approximately 100 guests.
Elzie E. "Hoot"' Goodno and the former Virginia Sue Harris were married July 19, 1946, in Winfield, Kan. Mr. Goodno entered the U.S. Navy Feb. 20,1944. He served his boot camp at Farragut, Idaho, and then served as ship cook, Third Class. aboard the USS Hydrographer, a survey ship, doing combat duty in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Asiatic and Pacific campaign ribbons and was discharged May 6, 1946.
After returning from the service, he was a driver for a brief time for Groendyke Transport. In 1951, the couple moved to Oklahoma City, where he drove for Lee Way Motor Freight returning to Newkirk in 1954.
After returning to Newkirk, he worked as a driver for Glass Trucking Company, later working as shop foreman. In 1984, he moved to Wagoner, working as general manager for Jackson Clip Company in Mazie, a division of Glass Wholesale Company, and worked there until his retirement in December 1991. He worked a total of 37 years for Glass Wholesale and related companies.
Mrs. Goodno worked for Glass Wholesale for 14 years at the Newkirk office in the capacity of secretary/bookkeeper. She moved with Mr. Goodno to Wagoner, where she worked as office manager for Jackson Clip Company, working in this capacity until her retirement in February 1992. She worked a total of 20 years for Glass Wholesale and related companies. Prior to moving to Wagoner, she was employed as bookkeeper and office manager for Double "J" Construction and Star Pipeline for approximately six years.
In addition to the grandchildren that co-hosted the event, the couple have two granddaughters, Misty White of Dustin, Okla. and Christina "Tina" Zammetti of Winston Salem, N.C., and two great-grandchildren, Van Hampton Treat III "Trey" and Chelsey Del Sindelar. The couple are planning a trip later in the fall.

Doll Show Slated In Winfield Center

Are you a doll collector or just a doll lover? Do you have a doll you would like to show off a little and share with others? The sixth annual Walnut Valley Doll Show is slated Aug. 10 at the Winfield Community Center in Winfield, Kan.
All doll entries need to be preregistered by Aug. 8. Cost is $2 per entry. Various categories are open, including antiques and collectables in such mediums as composition, porcelain, china, vinyl, paper, cloth, etc. Both professionals and hobbyists may enter the show. Cash and prizes will be awarded to winners.
To obtain an official Doll Show entry form, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Walnut Valley Doll Show, Winfield Community Center, 700 Gary, Winfield, Kan. 67156. For more information about the show, call Ann Laws at (316) 221-2160 or Jo Weber, (316) 221-2712.

Wheatheart Menu

Here is the menu for the Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Ponca City, July 22-26. For transportation or reservations, call 767-1620 in Ponca City. Menu is subject to change.
Monday
Barbecue patty hamburger, buttered mixed vegetables, French fries and catsup, biscuit, chilled pineapple.
Tuesday
Oven-fried chicken, baked beans, tossed salad, whole wheat roll and butter, chilled applesauce.
Wednesday
Sliced smoked turkey or ham, glazed sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, whole wheat roll, strawberry shortcake.
Thursday
Cheeseburger w/lettuce, onion and pickles, coleslaw, and ice cream or sherbet.
Friday
Baked liver and onions, peas, orange gelatin w/Mandarin oranges, French bread, and glorified rice.

65th Anniversary Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Wallace, 913 East Broadway, observed their 65th wedding anniversary July 15.
Mrs. Wallace is the former Muriel Belveal of Tonkawa. The couple married July 15, 1931, in Enid. They farmed near Tonkawa the first year. In 1932, Mr. Wallace became associated with Cities Service in Ponca City, and, in 1952, the couple purchased their present home. Mr. Wallace retired from Cities Service in 1968. Mrs. Wallace is active in AARP, makes lap robes for nursing homes and tutors two small girls for the Literacy Council.
Together, they still make a garden and do some canning.
The Wallaces have four children: Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Roseda) Isaac, Ponca City; Mrs. Audrey Barr, Oklahoma City; Phil Wallace, Ponca City; and Mr. and Mrs. David (Georgia) Perfect, Oklahoma City, formerly of Ponca City. They also have eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Wallace notes the couple's oldest great-granddaughter graduated from college this year and their twin great-grandsons completed their first year of college. A granddaughter is attending nutripathic medical school in Portland, Ore.

Descendants Gather in July For Keating Family Reunion

Descendants of Lawrence and Margaret (Carroll) Keating held a family reunion July 6-7, with 68 attending.
Mr. Keating's family emigrated to the United States from Cork County, Ireland in 1849, before Ellis Island. The couple and their family came to Oklahoma from Gardner, Kan., in March 1894, in a covered wagon.
They settled on a school lease, three miles west of town. In 1920, they built a new home on a farm they purchased north of the school quarter, where they lived until their deaths: Lawrence in 1931, and Margaret in 1943.
The Keatings had six children, all now deceased: May Nathman, Edith Dwyer, Agnes Hackney, Jim, Roy and Leo Keating. They were all born in Kansas except Agnes, who was born in Oklahoma.
The reunion activities began Saturday morning with a coffee at the home of Bill and Mary Forbes, with distribution of name tags and "The Keating Family" booklet put together by the Forbes.
On Saturday evening, a catered dinner and party was held at the Moose Lodge. On display was a Gaelic (Irish) flag, with banners depicting all family members who attended the two previous reunions, courtesy of Charles and Joan Slovacek. Old photographs and memorabilia were on display.
The program consisted of talks by Deon Keating, and Charles and Joan Slovacek, on family and their recent trip to Ireland. A skit, "The Sisters," was performed by Mary Forbes, Julia Soper, Elizabeth and Jennifer Glaser.
Award winners were Jeanie Keating, Most Children and Most Grandchildren; Leo Hess, 82, Eldest Attending; Jake Didlake, Youngest; JoAnn Dunman, Farthest Distance; Dean Keating, Shortest Distance; Floyd and Betty Underside, Longest Married (55 years), and Fred Horinek, Blarney Award. Karen Keating won the Margaret Carroll Keating Look alike award, and Monte Keating won the Lawrence Keating Look alike award. Both are from the Leo Keating clan. Drawings were held for table decorations and white elephant gifts.
A picnic was held Sunday at McFadden Cove, with visiting, boat rides and swimming.
Attending were Jeanie Keating, B.J. and Tami Keating, Jeff and Mathew, New Lisbon, Wi.; Joan Duman, Baltimore, Md.; Julia Hernandez and friend, Ken Bonnell, Los Angeles; Pat and Julia Keating, Bryant, Ark.; Karen Keating, Little Rock, Ark.; Paul and Julia Soper, Brian and Allison, Frankfort, Ill.
Also Leo and Florence Hess, Frank and Linda Hutchins, all of Wichita; Shannon Underside, Tinley Park, Ill.; Mike Keating Jr., Debbie and Summer, Tom Keating, all Colorado Springs, Colo.; Kay Keating, Green Cove Springs, Fla.; Phil and La Donna Giachino, Marsha Greer Kelly, Jenny and Seth, all of Edmond; Margaret Horinek, Fred and Joanne Horinek, David and Sandi Horinek, Kandas and Tanner, all of Newkirk; Heath Forbes, Tulsa; Jack Dean, Dallas, and guest, Doris Darling.
Ponca Citians attending were Bill and Mary Forbes, Moira, Brock and Colin, Monte Keating, Mike and Maria Keating, Mikie and Patti, Charles and Joan Slovacek, Ed and Becky Slovacek, Mike and Dan, Cleo Shafer, Tim and Elizabeth Glaser, Matt and Jennifer, Dean Keating and guest, Alice Beman, the Rev. John Michalicka, Oby Zunmas, and Floyd and Betty Underside. General chairperson was Mary Forbes.

Crawfords Wed 50 Years

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Crawford, 14003 Pegasus, Cypress, Texas, former residents of Ponca City and Shidler, observed their 50th wedding anniversary May 25 with a family dinner. The event was hosted by their children: Phil and Eileen Crawford and family of Cypress, Texas, and Kent Crawford, Fairfax, Va. A later trip is planned.
Mr. Crawford and the former Audrey Hazel Austin of Wetumka, Okla., were married May 25, 1946, in the First Christian Church in Shawnee. They spent five years in the Drilling Department in southern Oklahoma and Texas before transferring to Shidler in November 1951.
They resided in the Ponca City and Shidler areas for 45 years before moving to Cypress, Texas in March. Mr. Crawford was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company. He retired as a field supervisor in June 1986 after over 35 years of service.
Mrs. Crawford served as Postmaster at Carter Nine, Okla., transferring to Ponca City as a postal clerk in 1967. In April 1975, she was appointed Postmaster at Shidler and served in that position until retiring Jan. 1, 1989, after over 28 years with the Postal Service.
The couple have three grandchildren: Lauren and Dana Crawford of Cypress, Texas, and Nathalie Purcell of Pittsburg, Pa.

Parties Honor Naomi Yost In Celebration of Birthday

Several birthday celebrations were planned this week to honor Naomi Yost, longtime Ponca City resident on her 90th birthday. A Saturday afternoon reception was held at the Crown and Rose Pub, with a birthday dinner following at Pauline's Supper Club, all hosted by friends. Also a family celebration lunch was set for today to celebrate the event.
The Lamont native, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, moved to Ponca City in the 1920s, after graduation from Lamont High School and Northern Oklahoma College. She began her career working in local beauty shops. She has been one of Ponca City's leading manicurists for over 60 years and is still very active in the trade, taking appointments in her shop almost every day.
She met and married Wendell Yost, who was employed at Conoco, and the couple enjoyed traveling, and collecting and studying rocks. They traveled for several years on various rock hunting expeditions throughout the United States. Mrs. Yost has been an active member of two local rock collector's clubs in Ponca City. Other hobbies include flower gardening and keeping up her own yard. She is an active member of First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Yost still travels extensively, either with Primetimers, the Heritage Club or with personal friends. She has most recently visited Europe and Alaska.
Her family currently consists of two nephews and three nieces as well as numerous grand nieces and nephews, several of whom will be present at the family celebration at the Cotton Patch today.
Mrs. Yost was presented a large bouquet of 90 red roses at the reception Saturday at Crown and Rose and was congratulated by approximately 75 hosts and well-wishers. Hosts for the event were Hazel Long, Mrs. and Mrs. Bill Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Whitlock.

Dance To Honor Holmans

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Holman will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary July 24. Mrs. Holman is the former Betty Hobaugh of Braman. The couple were married in the First Christian Church of Blackwell, and have resided in Blackwell their entire married life.
A reception and dance for the couple will be held July 27 at the Elk's Activity Hall, Blackwell, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by their children: Cody and Joanne Holman, Newkirk; Clint and Diann Holman, Blackwell; Cristy and Calvin Crumrine, Tonkawa, and Clayton Holman and Robyn Pemberton and Coy and Jennifer Holman, all of Blackwell.
An open invitation is extended to all friends and relatives. It is requested there be no gifts.

September Vows Planned

Mitchell and Becky Orr of Newkirk announce the engagement of their daughter, Monica Lynn Duff, to Robert William Schuyler, son of Danny and Evelyn Dysart, 110 Howard Street. The wedding will take place Sept. 7 at Christ's Church in Newkirk.
The bride-elect attended Tulsa Public Schools, and earned a Certified Nurses Assistant certification at Pioneer Technology Center. She is a medication administrative technician at Canine Design of Newkirk.
The future bridegroom, a 1989 graduate of Ponca City High School, earned an associate's degree from Northern Oklahoma College. He is employed with Smith International.

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

SUNDAY
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Center's Art collection on view, Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Marland Mansion and Estate, 901 Monument Rd., open daily May-September, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Daily guided tours, 1:30 weekdays. Petroleum Museum and Marland Memorabilia Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For mansion guided tours, 767-0420.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 1000 East Grand. Includes Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch and DAR Rooms. Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, closed Tuesday.

Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.

Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Sunday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

MONDAY
Road to Hope Al-Anon, 11:30 a.m. Monday. Call Linda at 765-7045, home, 767-5328, work; or Carol at 765-2390, home, 767-6192, work, for location.

Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday, for those with desire to stop drinking. information, call Sue 765-256.

Ponca City Desk and Derrick Club monthly meeting, 5 p.m. Monday, Fourth Street Club House.

TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Freedom Group of AA open meeting 12 and 12 study, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Williamsburg Parlor, First Baptist Church. For information call Laura, 762-3759, or Vivian, 765-8871.

Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the new Community Building in Kaw City. Everyone welcome.

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.

TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.

Gary McGuire of Chandler autographing "We're All Mad, You Know," the story of his experience as a USAF Pararescue Jumper, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

Parent Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Programs for women children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkin Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All welcome. For information, call 765-1172 or 363-0469.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

WEDNESDAY
Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.

Deadline for Sunday's Family Living photos, noon Wednesday.

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Family Living, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.

Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.

Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday. For location, call 765-3178 or 762-5529.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library.).

Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).

FRIDAY
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.

Oklahoma City author, Dr. Darryl Fisher, autographing his newest book, "The Broker," 6-8 p.m. Friday, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

SATURDAY
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

Five Generations Gather At Reunion of Buck Family
Descendants of the Buck family gathered at Camp McFadden Cove on Kaw Lake for a recent reunion. The event is held each year the third week in June. Approximately 49 attended this year, including five generations: Cora Buck, Naomi Tubbs, Nita Turrentine, Tobey Arnold and Tristen Arnold.
Attending were Donna Buck, Eureka, Kan.; Bobby and Terry Buck, Jessica, Joshua, Jordan, Jonathan, and Jared, Sapulpa; Danny and Pam Buck, Holly, Ashley, and Matthew, Tawanda, Kan.; Eddy and Kelli Buck, William Andrew, Thurman Edward, Rusty James, Yukon; Pam Nguyen, Kevin and Pam Buck, Shane, and Brandy, Amarillo, Texas.
Also Carl and Brenda Buck, Chris, April, Jeremy and Amber Read and Branden, Michelle Hendricks, Canyon, Texas; Dick and Nita Turrentine, Robert, and Tobey Arnold, Chase, Desting, Tristen and Naomi Tubbs, Kilgore, Texas; Jack and Mary Felty, Ronnie and Jerri Felty, Augie, Keshia and Mea, Linda Wroblewski and son, Crane Fowler, and Cora Buck, all of Ponca City.
Stephen Flowler of Ponca City and Rick and Ollie Buck and family of Pampa, Texas, could not attend. Others unable to attend included J.T. and Gladys Britt and children of Reno, Nev.; Larry and Debbie Corey of Virginia; Jerry Maxwell of Grandbury, Texas, and David and Karen Sartin, Mike and Christy, Stephen Sartin and Daci and Randy Sartin and Allen, all of Oklahoma City.

SPORTS

Enid Edges Out Ponca City Legion in District Opener

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
WOODWARD - Ponca City and Enid got together for one of their usual district tournament thrillers here Friday. And as usual, Enid came away with the win.
Enid put together a two-run eighth and held off a furious Ponca City comeback in the top of th ninth to advance to Saturday night's District 11 American Legion Majors winner's bracket finals with a 4-3 win.
The loss put the 29-16 Royals into the loser's bracket where they played Guthrie (14-21) Saturday evening.
The Poncans now must defeat Guthrie and then defeat the Enid-Woodward loser Sunday to advance into the championship round. Once there, Ponca City must win two games - one Sunday at 8 p.m. and the other Monday at 7 p.m. - to advance to the zone tournament against the District 12 winner.
Ponca City drew first blood against its bitter rivals with a run in the first inning.
Rocky Hughes doubled to open the game and went to third on Josh Free's groundout. Tyler Jenkins walked and then a poor pickoff throw by Enid catcher Casey Eckstein not only failed to get Jenkins out but allowed Hughes to score.
Eckstein made up for his blunder with a leadoff double against Ponca City starter Jay Bentley in the second inning. A walk and a sacrifice bunt moved the runners up before Bentley induced a pop up to Jenkins at second base for the second out of the frame. Unfortunately, the next batter sent one back up the middle and the ball bounced high off the pitcher's rubber as it went through. It bounded over a leaping Jenkins and both runners crossed the plate.
That was all a gutsy Bentley gave up until the eighth. The junior-to-be fell to 6-3 with the loss but pitched a whale of a game. He gave up four runs on eight hits, three walks, one hit batter and had five strikeouts.
In between Enid's two-run innings, the Royals forged a tie. Hughes drew a two-out walk in the fourth and Free followed with an RBI double to deep left-center field. Free was then thrown out going for third for the final out of the inning.
The two teams stayed in a gridlock until the bottom of the eighth. Eckstein doubled to lead off that inning, Kyle Roberts walked and then Bentley made a nice play on a bunt to get Eckstein at third.
An RBI single off the bat of Doug Whitmer broke the tie and left runners on the corners. Ponca City expected the squeeze bunt that followed but Bentley mishandled the ball. The bobble forced him to go to first for the out but Enid picked up what amounted to the winning run.
The Poncans didn't go down without a supreme effort in the ninth, however. Jason Ross led off with a single and pinch hitter Travis Bush was hit by a pitch.
After Hughes struck out, Enid reliever Wes Edwards uncorked a wild pitch that put both runners in scoring position. Free then hit the ball back to the pitcher to start a strange sequence. After looking Ross back with a step toward third, Edwards wheeled and threw to first for the second out. Ross stayed far off third, however, in an effort to protect Bush, who was also too far off second.
The Enid first baseman let Ross break for home, however, and tried to get Bush at second. But the throw was high and Bush was safe. Ross scored on the play that no one would draw up and the Royals trailed by just one with Bush on second and three-hole batter Jenkins up.

Coming into the game, Jenkins was hitting .360 and had 33 RBIs to his credit - second most on the team. He was also 1-for-3 already in this game. But it was not to be. Enid's Edwards won the battle with the strikeout and that was the ballgame.

Two crucial calls went against the Poncans early and those both cost the Royals a run.

Shortstop J.R. Fry, who was sterling in the field but limited at the plate due to the lingering affects of a beaning to his left arm last week, was robbed of an infield hit in the first with Jenkins on third. After Fry flew past the bag the first base umpire waited several seconds before making the out call.
In the second, Ross was called out trying to score from second on a Hughes single. But the tag came high as Eckstein juggled the ball. Control by Eckstein was questionable but Ross clearly got a leg under Eckstein before the tag.
Both teams ended up with eight hits in the contest. Enid (25-18) also committed three errors to none for Ponca City.

Golf Notes

Dealers' Tournament
The Ponca City New Car Dealers' second annual D.A,R.E. Golf Tournament is scheduled for August 4, at the Lew Went Memorial Golf Course. Proceeds will be going to the Ponca City Police Department's D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program.
A shotgun start for the four-man scramble is scheduled for 8 a.m. A charbroiled luncheon will be provided immediately following the tourney for all participants.The deadline for entries is July 29.
The $80 registration fee includes green fees, cart, beverages, food and door prizes. The minimum team handicap is 55 with the maximum assessable to each player at 25.
For more information contact Lonnie, Trey or Bill1 at Bowker Ford, (765-5533).
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PCCC-WGA
The Ponca City Country Club Women's Golf Association will hold its Club Championship and Handicap Tournament Tuesday and Wednesday.
In last week's Low Gross play, P. Rowland won in Championship flight with D. Mills second.
R. Rice took first in President's flight with B.J. Cohenour second. J. Morgan and R. Greenfield tied for first place in A flight with A. McClain second. L. Lauritsen was first and S. Nickles second in B flight while O. Scott and L. Smith were first and second in C flight.
In the 9-hole play, Barbara Van Osten won in a flight and Marilyn Tharp was first in B flight.
In the 9-hole After 5 play. S. Rogers was first and J. Ray second on July 4 while L. Abercrombie and C. Fletcher were first and second on July 11.
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WLGA
The Wentz Ladies Golf Association will hold an Invitational Tournament Tuesday. Members will meet for coffee and rolls at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30.
Last week's winners were Irene Heppler in Championship flight, Mary Ivers in A flight, Maxine Schneider in B flight, Della Robins in C flight and Heppler and Dee Wallace for Low Putts.
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Junior Golf
Ponca City's Jason Pettigrew posted an 85-85-170 in the 15 -17 age division of the Oklahoma Golf Association Junior Tournament at the Oak Hills Country Club in Ada.
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Quail Ridge Juniors
WINFIELD, Kan. - Today is the deadline for entering the Quail Ridge Junior Invitational golf tournament which will be held Thursday. The entry fee, including the greens fee, is $20.
Quail Ridge is also accepting entries for the Ark City Country Club Junior Championship which will be on Friday. That entry fee is also $20. To enter either or both tournaments, call 316-221-5645.
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Stroke Play Tournament
WINFIELD - The Winfield Motor Co., Stroke Play Invitational will be held Aug. 10-11 at the Quail Ridge Golf Course.
The entry fee is $60 per player whjich includes green fees, range balls and flighted prizes
The entry deadline is Aug. 3 at 8 p.m.