From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, July
1, 1997
LOCAL
Nearly News
New Postal Machine For County
July 4 Celebration Set at Newkirk CC
New Insurance Carrier Named At Pioneer Tech
PC Red Cross Blood Center Open Saturday
DEATHS
Douglas Leon Boyle
James Dale Estes
Services Pending
Frank Engelking
Phillip G. Terrill
NEWS BRIEFS
BUSINESS
News Now Offering Access to Internet
Chamber Board Hires Executive During Regular Monthly Meeting
New Information Center In Works for Kay County
Notes & Quotes
Ada Following Duncan Plan For Economic Development
Hollar Spreads Word For Quality Education
Tom Muchmore OPA President
LIFESTYLES
Two Awarded 101 Ranch Metal Art Logos
Little News
Books on Arthritis Foundation Gift To Public Library
SPORTS
Wentz Ace
In Monday's story about the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful members, Ken Wilson's name was accidentally left off. Wilson is the solid waste superintendent. The News apologizes for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused.
NEWKIRK - The Kay County Board of County Commissioners on Monday morning purchased a $4,239 postal machine to fulfill a new postal requirement that requires a digital postal meter.
The purchase, awarded to Pitney-Bowes, followed weeks of shopping and discussions between county officers and two companies that offered postal machines. The postal regulation stemmed from the post office's discovery that some people nationally had figured out ways to tamper with the old mechanical meters.
In other action, the commissioners renewed a $30,000 contract with the state department of corrections for Kay County's community service sentencing program (CSSP) for fiscal year 1997-98, which began today.
The board also approved the new year's CSSP budget submitted by program coordinator Tammy Childers.
The commissioners also met this morning to approve requests for temporary appropriations, and rolled over $41,000 in unused general fund money from last year to the new year.
In an attempt to keep a 10 percent reserve in the county budget and use only 90 percent throughout the year, the board said pay raises for county employees are unlikely again this year.
Last year the county budgeted 92.2 percent and kept a 7.8 percent reserve.
The Newkirk Chamber of Commerce has advised the City of Newkirk is sponsoring a July 4 celebration with fireworks at the Newkirk Country Club, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Those attending will be asked a $1 donation and asked to bring their own lawn chairs.
Children's games are planned to start at 5:30 p.m. with the fireworks display at dark, and other entertainment is on the program. Food vendors will be on the grounds, it was noted, and everyone is invited to participate.
Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Ponca City, was selected to be the new agency carrier for Pioneer Technology Center at Monday's special board meeting.
The previous carrier was Albright Insurance of Ponca City. A spokesman from PTC told The News that the board decided to make a change in carriers and chose Larry Murphy Insurance Agency.
The buildings will now be insured on the outside and inside of the premises. An appraiser will also tour PTC to make sure that the buildings are adequately insured for the safety of the students attending PTC.
The board adjourned at 4:30 p.m. and there were no other items voted on.
The Ponca City American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 525 Monument, will be closed July 4 and open 9 a.m. to noon on July 5.
"Heightened travel and activity over the July 4 weekend inevitably means more accidents sometimes requiring blood products," said Sharon Anderson, donor recruitment director. "However, fewer volunteer donors come forward in the summer because of their busy schedules."
Regular center hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday.
To give blood, a donor must be at least 17 years old, in general good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. They cannot have a history of viral hepatitis after age 10 and cannot be a member of an AIDS at-risk behavior group.
To schedule a donation appointment please call 765-6605 or 1-800-GIVE
LIFE. Walk-in donors are also welcome.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Douglas Leon Boyle, resident of Blackwell, Okla., died Saturday evening, June 28, 1997, in the Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora, Ill. He was 53.
Christian Wake Service was to be held this evening at 7:30 p.m. in Roberts Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Joe Burger, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Blackwell officiating. Catholic Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Blackwell with the Rev. Joe Burger as celebrant. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Yates Center Cemetery in Yates Center, Kan.
Casket bearers will be Larry Davis, Jim Libby, Don Ayers, Don Luckey, Kevin Tanges and Cecil Warren. Honorary bearers will be Karl Stone, Roy Winans, Tom Young, David Miller and Ted Rowe.
Douglas Leon Boyle was born on Jan. 25, 1944, in Snoball, Ark., the son of Harley Francis and Mary Geneva (McCutcheon) Boyle. During his childhood his family moved to Harrison, Ark., where he attended Harrison Public Schools. In 1961, a flood washed away the family's home and the family moved to Yates Center, Kan.
He and Linda Elaine Youngwirth were married on Sept. 6, 1963, in Miami, Okla., and settled in Beloit, Kan., where they spent two years. At that time they moved to Emporia, Kan. and established the Doug Boyle Custom Painting Co., engaging in residential and commercial painting. In 1980, Mr. Boyle began working for Williams Natural Gas Co. and moved to Pampa, Texas. In 1981, he was transferred to Blackwell, Okla., and continued working for the gas company. In 1988, he re-established his painting company in Blackwell.
In 1991, along with his wife Linda, Mr. Boyle initiated Blackwell's annual water garden tour. He retired due to ill health in October of 1996.
Mr. Boyle was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where he served as an usher and greeter. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Linda of the Blackwell home; two daughters, Cynthia Elaine Lewis of Emporia, Kan. and Charolette D'nette Floyd of Stillwater, Okla.; one son, Michael Leon Boyle of Aurora, Ill.; a sister, Modene "Bennie" Brewer of Yates Center, Kan.; three brothers, Norman Boyle of Independence, Kan., Bob Boyle of Ada, Okla. and Jim Kaiser of Racine, Wis.; also six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Joe Boyle.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Boyle's memory to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Blackwell.
BLACKWELL - James Dale Estes, resident of Blackwell, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, June 30, 1997 at the Veterans Center in Norman, Okla. He was 73.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 1997 in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Ryser, minister of the First United Methodist Church in Blackwell, officiating. The Chikaskia Masonic Lodge No. 109 of Blackwell will present the Masonic Rites and member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV Posts will conduct the flag presentation. Hackler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Dale Estes was born Nov. 12, 1923 at Hutchinson, Kan., the son of John Andy and Leah Arvella (Sears) Estes. He came to the Blackwell area at an early age.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the American Division of the 164th Regiment Co., B Infantry as a rifleman. He left the United States Oct. 21, 1943 and arrived in the South Pacific Theater of Operation on Nov. 5, 1943, returning to the United States on March 30, 1944 at Dibble General Hospital in Menlo, Calif. He received his honorable discharge May 29, 1944. He was recipient of two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, two Silver Stars and many other awards while serving the Army.
On July 20, 1950 he and Alice Mae Paige were married at Newkirk. Mr. Estes worked at Blackwell Zinc Smelter for 25 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Blackwell, the Chikaskia Masonic Lodge No. 109, joining Jan. 30, 1975 and had served in all the offices and was Past Worshipful Master. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Guthrie Consistory.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Schmidt of Columbia, Mo. and Pamela North of Blackwell; one son, James Allen Estes of Norman; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chickaskia Masonic Lodge Christmas Fund or the Building Fund through Hackler Funeral Home, 301 West Blackwell in Blackwell, OK 74631.
NEWKIRK - Frank Engelking died Tuesday, July 1, in Westminster Village. He was 75.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service in Newkirk and will be announced later.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Engelking's memory to the First Christian Church in Newkirk through the Eastman National Bank.
NEWKIRK - Phillip G. "Red" Terrill died in Whitehouse, Texas on Tuesday, July 1, 1997. He was 95.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service in
Newkirk, and will be announced later.
NEWS BRIEFS
Completes Basic Training - Navy Seaman Recruit Lucas A. Springer, son of Lester N. Springer and Linda K. Courtney of Ponca City, recently completed U.S. Navy Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week training, Springer completed a variety of training with an emphasis on physical fitness, and instruction on the Navy's core values - honor, courage, and commitment. Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy; to reinforce the team concept, Springer and other recruits were trained in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring equal opportunity. Springer is a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School.
Yard Vandalism - A police officer took a report of vandalism to a yard in the vicinity of Spring Village at 7:21 a.m. Monday.
Reckless Driver - A complaint was taken on a reckless driver in the 100 block of South Osage Street at 9:20 a.m. Monday.
Stolen Gun - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a stolen gun from the 500 block of South Lincoln Street at 11:14 a.m. Monday.
Stolen Vehicle - A vehicle was reported stolen in the 100 block of South Sixth Street at 11:55 a.m. Monday. An officer took a report.
Public Intoxication - A police officer arrested a 48-year-year-old man from East Maple Avenue and South Second Street at 4:03 p.m. on charges of public intoxication and a city warrant for failure to pay. A female was also arrested from the same location for public intoxication.
City Warrant - A 46-year-old woman was arrested at 5:09 p.m. Monday at the police station on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Report Taken - A police officer took a report at 5:09 p.m. Monday of a concession stand broken into at Willow Springs Park.
911 Calls - Several 911 calls were received at the police department advising that a boat had fallen off a trailer at U.S. 77 at the overpass. The calls were transferred to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Kay County Sheriff's Office.
Grand Larceny - A male was arrested in the 300 block of North Pine Street for grand larceny at 10:22 p.m. Monday.
Kay County Warrant - A 46-year-old man was arrested at Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay and public intoxication at 11:40 p.m.
Driving Under Suspension - A police officer booked an 18-year-old man into custody for driving under suspension, no seat belts and defective equipment at North Oak Street and West Cleveland Avenue at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday.
Curfew Violation - A juvenile male was cited for a curfew violation in the 200 block of North Pine Street at 2:58 a.m. Tuesday. He was released to his parents.
Semi-Truck Fire - A semi-truck was reported on fire 4.75 miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177. Rescue 1, Engine 2 and Command 1 responded and advised that the fire was out upon their arrival at 3:53 a.m. Tuesday.
Arrested - A 20-year-old woman was arrested from North Second
Street and East Highland Avenue on a warrant for failure to pay at 4:01
a.m. Tuesday.
BUSINESS
In an effort to further expand access to information in the area, The Ponca City News has started offering full access to the internet through a local phone number.
Tom Muchmore, News business manager, said, "The internet is rapidly becoming a major mode of communication and information throughout the world. The Ponca City News wants to make sure that the growing number of users in Ponca City has quality local access to the internet."
Muchmore said The News will make every effort to upgrade equipment as the needs grow in Ponca City so that access to the internet will remain fast and easy.
"Users will have to realize that many of the popular sites on the net are quite busy and response may slow down considerably when you visit those sites," he said. "The internet is still in its infancy, problems and incompatibilities will still exist for a long time, but we will make every effort to make sure the users time on the internet is as enjoyable as possible."
Ponca City Net connects to the internet through Iamerica, a division of the LDS long distance company, experts in phone lines and high speed access. Iamerica, a large regional provider, has multiple servers to limit downtime and high bandwidth access to the main backbone of the internet.
Features of Ponca City Net include:
- Full time access at a flat rate of $19.95 per month.
- Complete e-mail services including automatic forwarding to another address and the ability to send an automatic reply while on vacation.
- Extra e-mail accounts are available for each user for a small monthly charge so that each member of the family can have their own e-mail address
- Access to more than 22,000 news groups.
- Digital phone lines in and out for fast access.
- A low user to modem ratio to ensure a minimum number of busy signals.
- Up to a full T-1 phone line.
- 24-hour toll free support line seven days a week.
- More than one hour of uninterrupted backup during power failures
- Two megabytes of disk space for personal home pages for each customer.
- Local assistance for changing account information, user ID and passwords through The Ponca City News.
All billing will be handled locally and no one will be billed until they are successfully connected to the internet . The $15 setup fee includes Netscape version 3.0 for Windows 95, Windows 3.1 or Macintosh computers.
Address for users on the new service will be @poncacity.net.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Board at Friday's meeting hired Jan Jarrett, formerly the Chamber executive of Stillwater, as its the new chamber chief executive officer.
Jarrett, who has had experience in the areas of Chamber of Commerce, economic development and tourism, will be in charge of both the Chamber and economic development.
The Chamber expects to enter into an agreement with the City of Ponca City effective July 1, which will contribute $115,000 toward the economic development effort. The term of the agreement is for a three-year period, subject to annual ratification and appropriation of funds by the City.
In other action the Board, chaired by Larry Felix, authorized the establishment of a vice president position. The vice president will manage the office, handling the day-to- day operations. Jarrett is to hire the person to fill this position.
The board also authorized moving expenses for Jarrett, who currently resides in Hot Springs. It is anticipated Jarrett will be here to assume the executive duties in about three weeks.
Felix said he had been notified by City Manager Gary Martin that tourism, which had been housed at the Chamber, is moving to the Cultural Center. Whether Ponca City Tomorrow will fall under the umbrella of the Chamber has not yet be determined, according to Felix.
Reports
Charles Ziegenhain, chairman of the Presidents Club, reported there had been several ribbon cuttings during the past month. Ambassador Chairman Connie McAbee told about the activities of that group, which is working on a two-day goodwill handshake project slated for October.
Chairman-elect Scott Dean, government affairs, called on Dave Mueller, Legislative Review chairman, to give an update. Mueller told about a proposed one-hour seminar on the changes in the workers comp laws. This could be extended for those having questions. The date has not been set yet. Felix commended Mueller and other members of the Chamber for working diligently for "meaningful reform."
It was reported that the infrastructure committee, headed by Stuart Powell, had met with Harold Harris, city planner, to review the City's master traffic plan. It was reported that Rep. Jim Newport had called and that the completion of Highway 177 from Ponca City to the Cimarron Turnpike is in the state's transportation plan.
Felix said the Chamber had several calls from businesses on Hartford saying that if the street was closed another year for construction they'd be out of business. So a meeting was held with Mike Lane and Ken Parr of the city staff, and the project has been delayed a year.
Phyllis Worley, vice president, told about the health and medical meeting that centered on Hepatitis A. Several restaurant owners attended. She praised committee chairman Sandy Gearhart. Worley also reported there are five new physicians coming to Ponca City.
Carol Bouldin , Give Ponca the Business committee, told of the need for funds to advertise since the City has elected not to contribute this year. These funds are used for advertising Ponca City in local and surrounding areas. She said that Paula Coppock is doing a good job and praised Ed Trice, who sets up all the ads. She commended both the newspaper and radio stations for their public service efforts.
On Leadership Ponca City, Lisa Coy, of the Chamber staff, reported 60 nominations have been received. Tri-chairs this year are Carole Jeffries, Pat Morris and Don Nuzum. Several innovations have been integrated in this year's program including an overnight retreat at Tahlequah.
Pat Mulligan, chairman of the Economic Development Foundation (EDF), told of the efforts of that group. A detailed report was carried in Thursday's edition of The News.
Special guests were Dr. Don Sjoberg of Ponca City High School, who introduced Nancy Spielbush, who is urging community support for the Ponca City High School varsity and junior varsity football games. She particularly urged attendance of the Oct. 3 homecoming game against Enid. Spielbush is promoting the Dynamiters.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
A new tourist information center is in the works for Kay County, according to Sen. Paul Muegge.
Muegge, who said transportation is vital to economic development and business., told The News of some programs that are in the capital bond issue that is expected to be put together next year by the Oklahoma Legislature that will benefit northern Oklahoma.
One of the proposals is $750,000 for a new information center, which welcomes visitors coming in from the Kansas State Line. The center, under Muegge's proposal, would be moved from the present site north of Blackwell to the I-35, State Highway 11 intersection area.
He noted that tourism is vital to the region. The Blackwell Center annually records the second highest number of visitors coming to the state. This would be good for both Blackwell and Ponca City. Blackwell in general and the White Outlet Mall and other businesses in the area would benefit from the move.
Another traffic producer, Muegge says, is the NAFTA corridor, bringing traffic from Mexico northward and those going south to Mexico.
He explained that there is road work to be done at the Blackwell interchange, as well as at the Highway 60 and I-35 interchange near Tonkawa. An industrial area is developing just west of the present U.S. 60 and I-35 interchange and an upgrade here would be good for economic development he said.
Also in the highway bill is the remaining connecting link between Ponca City and the Cimarron Turnpike on U.S. 177.
These projects have been authorized by the Oklahoma Transportation Infrastructure Rebuilding & Enhancement Act of 1997.
Henderson Training
WICHITA - Spike Henderson of Newkirk recently began training as a loan officer trainee at the Pauls Valley Branch of the Farm Credit Services of East Central Oklahoma. He is completing orientation and training at the Farm Credit Bank of Wichita.
Henderson earned a bachelor's degree in animal science and natural resources in May from Oklahoma State University. He is the son of Bob and Judie Henderson of Newkirk. Henderson and his wife, Karey, will reside in Pauls Valley.
OBA Seeks Award Nominees
OKLAHOMA CITY - Nominations are now being accepted by the Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) for its annual Liberty Bell, Courageous Lawyer and Outstanding Service to the Public awards.
The Liberty Bell Award honors nonlawyers or lay organizations for promoting or publicizing matters regarding the legal system. Nominations may be mailed to Nancy Parrott, OBA Awards Committee, Oklahoma Bar Association, P.O. Box 53036, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73152.
Joins OSCPA
CPA Chuck L. Van Cleave, operations manager with The Gatehouse Group, LLC in Ponca City, has been accepted into membership with the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA).
The OSCPA is the only statewide professional association of CPAs with over 6,000 members in public practice, industry, government and education. The organization provides continuing professional education, conducts quality reviews and seeks to promote and maintain high standards of integrity and competence within the accounting professional in Oklahoma.
Donates To ACS
DRESDEN, Ohio - This month, the Longaberger Company is again teaming up with the American Cancer Society and kicking off it's third annual National Charity Campaign with the sale of the 1997 Horizon of Hope Basket. For every Horizon of Hope Basket purchased the company will donate $2 to the American Cancer Society. Locally the company is represented by Patricia Thompson and Lisa Reiss.
CPAs Named Officers
OKLAHOMA CITY - Three area CPAs have been named as officers for the Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCOA). Officers officially began duty at the OSCPA's 79th Annual Members Meeting held recently at Shangri-La Resort and Country Club in Afton.
Ponca City CPA Ronald G. Stevens, with the accounting firm Baskin Hadley & Associates, is serving as president. Chuck Van Cleave, CPA, operations manager with AMSCO Supply, is vice president. Ponca City CPA Johnnie M . Hollingworth, manager with the accounting firm Farman Tanner Soule & Jackson CPAs, is serving as secretary/treasurer.
Editor's Note: The following is a story about plans for another economic development operation to be developed in Ada.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
Mark Willis of Ada told The News about the economic development plans for that community. Since about 1950 the Ada economic development efforts have been by a private industrial corporation which bought land and developed, sold or gave it away.
Several of the larger industries recruited include the Chickasaw Nation national headquarters, Solo Cup, Wrangler Jeans, and both auto and airplane parts firms and others.
But these days there isn't a lot of money to be invested by the private sector, Willis said. He said future plans call for a five-year, quarter-cent sales tax and the reorganization of the foundation into a trust.
Willis said that Ada has studied some other programs including Ponca City's Economic Development program. He indicated they liked some of the innovative things that Ponca City has done. Willis said the program they are leaning toward is the Duncan model, which dwells on established industries. The Ada group has also looked at the Enid and Guymon programs.
The five-year, quarter-cent sales tax would be used for incentives such as building a new 100,000-square-foot speculation building using the state's spec building program. Other incentives will depend on the company's needs. Willis said there might also be a cash grant. He said he did not have staff enough yet for a revolving fund loan program.
According to Willis, the first priority is to help established industry, "because if they aren't happy with how they've been treated when newcomers talk to them the newcomers may not want to come to town." Also the established industries may not last without assistance, he said.
Ada is in the process of having an overview model developed that will consider the investment, number of jobs and impact. Willis said for instance that giving a company five-acres worth $50,000 for expansion for 20 new jobs with an average salary of $26,000 would take about 3.8 years before the investment is paid back. Willis said the model is being developed as a software program by a university professor and could possibly be marketed in the near future.
Another plan is to help off-set the costs involved in the moving of firms to Ada, as moving can be costly, Willis indicated.
Willis contends that the real question is not the number of jobs. The question is "has the per capita income of the area gone up." He said high number of jobs isn't as important as per capita income. Willis says when the Ada industrial plan is completed it will call for $8 an hour entry level jobs and health benefits.
Editor's Note: Former Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Charles Hollar and school board member, continues to work for quality education in Oklahoma. Quality education is vital to economic development, according to the Ponca City EDF.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Ponca City's Charles Hollar, an administrator at Northeastern State University, is continuing his thrust to improve the quality of education in Oklahoma.
Founder of the Principals' Academy, Hollar recently told prominent educators in Washington, D.C., New York City and Harvard about the Oklahoma Principals' Academy.
Hollar educated the educators about the Great Expectations program, which will be launched at three Ponca City Schools this year, and about a new program, Educators' Leadership Academy, to be instituted at the University of Central Oklahoma this year.
The Educators' Leadership Academy takes the Principals' Academy a step higher to include university presidents, provosts and vice presidents, deans and department heads, common education superintendents and assistant superintendents, and vo-tech superintendents and assistants.
Shorter sessions are slated for school board members, school board presidents, regents, political people involved in education and outstanding state professors.
Hollar says that several nationally known facilitators have committed to the program. Presenters include Northeastern Endowed Chair Dr. Kent Lashley; two of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Outstanding Professors, Dr. Tom Boyd and Dr. Don Betz, and Westminster Presbyterian minister Dr. Michael Anderson.
While in Washington, Hollar met with Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi, assistant secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education; Dr. David Longnecker, assistant secretary, Office of Post-Secondary Education; Dr. Terry Peterson, counselor to the secretary; Linda Quinn, Principal of the Year, and Terry Dozier, Teacher of the Year.
Hollar also had an interview with Secretary of Education Richard Riley. In Washington, Hollar met with officials of the National Chamber of Commerce. He was proposing the possibility of an eventual national partnership of chambers of commerce over the nation with educator academies .
Initially the idea is to be pursued on a regional basis with six to eight neighboring states of Oklahoma. While in New York City, Hollar met with Dr. Marty Linsky, director of Harvard's executive training. She had been retained as a consultant for the Educators' Leadership Academy.
At Harvard, he talked with Dr. Ron Ferguson, nationally known researcher who for more than two years has studied the Great Expectations program. He also talked with Dr. Mildred Blackman, director of the Harvard Principals' Academy and noted author and lecturer Dr. Ron Heifetz.
The Quality Academy at Northeastern is a 10-month experience and costs over $2,000. Tuition paid by each participant is $750. Contributors supporting the project include Kirkpatrick, Noble, Sarkeys and Walton Family foundations. Contributing serves are Northeastern state University and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
With advise from Hollar and others another Principals' Academy has been developed in Alabama.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Tom Muchmore, business manager of The Ponca City News, will serve as president of the Oklahoma Press Association for 1997-98
Muchmore, who was elected during the association of state newspapers' annual winter convention, takes office this month.
Continuing a family tradition, the new OPA president is the third Muchmore to serve as head of the group, following in the footsteps of his father, Allan, and his grandfather, Clyde.
He said, "I'm very proud to have the distinction of being the third
in my family to serve the OPA."
LIFESTYLES
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Members of the 101 Ranch Old Timers Association, Inc., meeting here Thursday, honored the widows of two long-time boosters of the 101 Ranch.
Mrs. Sam King and Mrs. Mike Sokoll were honored with a special presentation of a miniature of 101 metal art logo erected at the ranch site last year. Mrs. Sokoll was also presented flowers from the association. She had served as secretary-treasurer of the organization for 14 years.
The resolution honoring Mrs. Sokoll reads, "The officers and the board members of the 101 Ranch Old Timers Association, Inc., presents you with 101 Ranch Metal Art number 27 of 101 in appreciation of 14 years you have served as secretary and treasurer of this organization.
"We also recognize the years that your husband, Mike Sokoll, dedicated to the 101 Ranch Old Timers. He was instrumental in starting the organization in 1968 and became president the next year, and continued as president until his death in 1990.
"This piece of art is a limited edition and is one fourth scale of the Metal Art that was erected at the 101 Ranch Headquarters Site in Aug. 1996."
The resolution honoring Mrs. Hill says, "The officers and the board members of the 101 Ranch Old Timers Association, Inc., would like to present to you 101 Ranch Metal art number 28 of 101, in appreciation of the many years that your husband, Sam Hill, attended 101 Ranch Old Timers' meetings, and for his service as president of the organization from 1990 through Jan. 1996."
The presentation was made by Jerry and Ruth Murphey collectors of 101 memorabilia of Corpus Christi, Texas.
The logos are available for $150 from the 101 Ranch Old Timers Association Inc.
Terry and Bambi Womack of Calumet announce the birth of a son May 14, 1997 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Luke Alexander Womack weighed 7-pounds, 6-ounces and was 20 1/2-inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Euel and Beverly Chaney of Wagoner and the late Barbara Chaney. Paternal grandparents are Clyde and Willie Womack of El Reno.
Great-grandparents are Jim and Viola Tewell of Ponca City and Clyde and Lois Womack of Velma and Dora Bailey of Healdton.
Oklahoma City - Three brand new books with hundreds of tips to simplify your life, easy-to-understand questions about arthritis, and hands-on tools for better living with fibromyalgia, are now available to check out at the Ponca City Public Library.
Danielle Dill, Program Coordinator of the Arthritis Foundation, Oklahoma Chapter, has donated the following books: "250 Tips for Making Life With Arthritis Easier" - Highlights 250 tips that save time, money and energy for people whose everyday activities are limited by any form of arthritis; "Arthritis 101: Questions you Have. Answers You Need" - A thorough guide to basic information, this book answers possible questions you may have about arthritis or related conditions; "Your Personal Guide to Living Well With Fibromyalgia" - Complete with easy-tounderstand worksheets, tables and chart. This hands-on workbook offers basic information about fibromyalgia and suggests helpful ways for managing your condition.
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by the disease.
The Arthritis Foundation, Oklahoma Chapter is a United Way Agency of
Ponca City.
SPORTS
Troy Lansdowne recently collected his first hole-in-one, acing the No. 14 hole at Wentz.
Lansdowne drove the 157 yards on the par-3 hole using a 7-iron.
He was playing with Paul Dugan and Jerry Bakewell.