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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, July 1, 1998 LOCALLake Patrol Will Watch Boaters Closely During Fourth Weekend Lake Patrol Will Watch Boaters Closely During Fourth WeekendBy MARK GALVIN News Staff Writer The Oklahoma Lake Patrol will be watching closely during the Fourth of July weekend, trying to reduce the number of recreational boating accidents across the state. For recreational boaters, Fourth of July weekend is the busiest and deadliest weekend of the summer boating season. Experts predict there could be as many as 60 boating-related deaths on the nation’s waterways during the first holiday of the summer, and alcohol will be a contributing factor in over half the fatalities. Officer Amy Hise of the Oklahoma Lake Patrol at Kaw Lake said it’s easier than most people think it is to avoid tragedy while boating, even if it’s simply to wear a life jacket. Life jackets are required to be worn by boaters 12 years old or younger, but life jackets are actually required on board for each person who boards the boat. To be safe, Hise said, “adults should wear the life jackets, especially at night, and they should watch out for other operators.” She said while extra care is needed to boat safely, the same common sense rules for operating any other vehicle also apply on the water. “I think that some people don’t realize that boating and drinking is illegal,” Hise said. “Drinking (3.2-percent beer) on the boat is not necessarily illegal,” she said, “but operating it when you’re over the legal limit is.” It is unlawful for any person to operate a vessel with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .10 or more, she said. “If they want to drink on the boat, they should make sure they have a designated operator — kind of like a designated driver (for an automobile).” The Oklahoma Lake Patrol’s commander, Lt. Bob Sanders, said drinking while boating “is just as dangerous as drinking and driving a vehicle — maybe more so — when you combine boating stress factors such as prolonged exposure to sun, wind, noise vibration and boat motion on the water. “Boater’s fatigue greatly reduces reaction time and alcohol impairs a person’s judgment. Together, these factors are a deadly combination,” Sanders said. Last year, Oklahoma had 16 boating accidents resulting in seven injuries during the Fourth of July weekend. During the same period, there were 3 drownings and a near-drowning. Alcohol was a contributing factor in many of these accidents. To reduce boating accidents and drownings, the Oklahoma Lake Patrol has adopted a zero tolerance policy concerning equipment, operating under the influence (OUI) and reckless operation violations. The patrol said many boaters don’t realize there is an implied consent law for boat operators, stating that all persons who operate a vessel are regarded as having given consent to be tested for the presence of intoxicants in their blood or breath. Refusal to take such a test is a violation of the OUI section of the law and subjects the vessel operator to the same fines and penalties as for OUI. Fines can be as high as $1,000 for a first offense and $2,500 for any second or subsequent offense. Nickles Returns To Home Announcing Reelection BidBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Using “scraping the tax code,” as a springboard for his bid for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate, Don Nickles returned to his hometown Tuesday to announce his candidacy. A gathering of 133 friends and family greeted Nickles at the Cultural Center, where he made the announcement. Nickles’ most popular statement was when he described the sheer bulk of the tax code documentation and called for scraping it and starting over. “Reforming the IRS and how they do business is not enough. The tax code is about 15,000 pages and it is complicated. We can’t fix it with a few amendments. I think the solution is to scrap the system and start over with something that is fair, flat and simple for everyone,” Nickles declared. Social Security About Social Security, Nickles said, “Another thing that needs to happen is we need to save Social Security. We need to change it and make sure the seniors know it’s there — something they can count on. Also we need to change it so the younger people will know that they will have something. “Right now people are paying about 15.3 percent of payroll into Medicare and Social Security. Social Security is 12.4 percent of that. We’d like to take a portion of that — even half of it and allow people to put it into their own account — something they can control not a promise that the government will pay in the future, but something they can put in their own bank, own account, own mutual fund — something they can watch grow and get a monthly statement. “In other words move Social Security from an unfunded system that has a promise into a funded capitalized system. A whole lot of people, whether they are working at Nickles Machine or Conoco or some place down the street who are making $25,000 or $30,000, can have a half million dollars be their money and they won’t be so dependent on government — they’ll have it in their own account. And we can do that and should do it. Hopefully we’ll be able to do it in the next Congress.” Flanked by Family Nickles was flanked by his wife Linda, also a Ponca Citian, and her mother Joellen Morrison. He introduced other relatives in the audience including his mother Coeweene Nickles, his brother Doug, his father-in-law Fenton Morrison, and his nephews and their families. Nickles also recognized his staff. Currently serving as Assistant Majority Whip, Nickles said the fact that he was seeking another term had not been “a given.” But that he felt the work that had been started should be finished. When he first ran for the post in 1980 Nickles had advocated term limits. The Senator noted that if it had not been for the people in Ponca City he would not have been elected to political office. He said he and his wife Linda had wanted to come to Ponca City to say “Thank you.” Toured with Cohen On Monday the Senator had spent most of the day touring Tinker Air Force Base, Lockheed Martin Aircraft & Logistics Center in Oklahoma City with Secretary of Defense William Cohen. As of this date Nickles has not drawn an opponent. Nickles’ political career began when he was elected to the State Senate and in 1978, then won the first U.S. Senate seat. In 1986 and 1992, Oklahomans returned to office, making him the first Oklahoma Republican ever elected to three terms in the U.S. Senate. Elected Senate Majority Whip In 1996, he was elected by his fellow Republican senators to be the Assistant Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the highest leadership post ever held by an Oklahoma Senator. The only other Oklahoma politician reaching an equal rank in Congress was Carl Albert, (D), who was Speaker of the House. Nickles was introduced by State Representative Jim Newport, who also is a candidate for reelection. The Ponca City stop was the last one on a busy day for Nickles, who began the campaign announcement swing in Oklahoma City and made stops in Tulsa and Muskogee before coming home. Thunderstorms Flood Kay County Highways By The Associated Press Thunderstorms swamped parts of the state today, putting some Kay County highways under water and drenching morning commuters with several inches of rain. The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning for Kay County, where 2-4 inches fell. Roads around Tonkawa, Blackwell, Ponca City and Newkirk were reported under water. Regional problems stretched from Guthrie to near Perry, the service said. An urban and small stream flood advisory was issued for Tulsa County. Radar estimated 1-2 inches of rain fell across the Tulsa area early today. Minor flooding was forecast for the Neosho and Spring rivers in northeast Oklahoma from the Kansas border to the headwaters of Grand Lake. The Neosho River will rise above flood stage Thursday, meteorologists said. The weak front over southern Oklahoma this morning will move north as a warm front later today and tonight. Southerly winds bearing deep, tropical moisture and increasing sunshine will destabilize the atmosphere, allowing thunderstorms to develop along the outflow boundaries from the previous storms. Highs today were expected to be mainly in the 90s, with lows tonight in the upper 60s to 70s. Highs Thursday again will be mainly in the 90s, with lows in the 70s. The extended forecast calls for partly cloudy and hot Friday with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the 90s. The Fourth of July will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the 70s, with highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s. Sunday will be mostly clear in the east and mostly cloudy elsewhere, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the 70s with highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s. Nearly NewsA friend of Charley Fields called NN today to say Ponca City and Kaw Lake seem to be well known across the land. A recent visitor here from England sent a postcard to Charley following a visit here and addressed it to him at Lakeside Tackle, McFadden Cove, Kaw Lake near Ponca City, Okla., USA. Charley received the card — no problem. See, all those extras, like a zip code, route and box numbers and such are just frosting on the cake. The U.S. Post Office can always find you ... but they really prefer you take care of the “extras.” First Woman President Takes Reigns of P.C. Noon Lions ClubA Kansas farm girl turned Certified Public Accountant, Johnnie Hollingsworth is ready to make local history as the first woman president of the Ponca City Noon Lions Club. She and other leaders for the year beginning July 1 were sworn into office at last week’s meeting by Russell Allen, installing officer. Allen, a longtime member and former president of the club, reviewed the official duties for each person and they pledged their best efforts in carrying out those responsibilities. Providing leadership for the club in the 12 months ahead, in addition to the president, are Bill Thomason, Derrin Hiatt and Ted Matson, vice presidents; Brice Chism, Jimmie Elenburg and Connie McAbee, directors of the board; Bill Bray, membership director; Patsy Bray, secretary; John Bohannon, treasurer; Gene Heagy, tail twister; Charles Pittman, Lion tamer, and Vic Andrews, immediate past president. The Ponca City Lions were chartered in 1922. It wasn’t until the 1990s that women were accepted for membership. Johnnie joined the Early Bird Club at Arkansas City seven years ago. She grew up on a farm in the Geuda Springs, Kan., community and graduated cum laude from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. Becoming a licensed CPA, she was employed for 12 1/2 years with Parman, Tanner, Soule and Jackson, CPAs, at Arkansas City. She then worked for two years with another firm in Palm Springs, Calif., before returning to Parman, Tanner and, as manager, opening their satellite office here almost four years ago. Johnnie met and married her husband, Gordon Pfeifer, in California. He has two children there. Her son, Travis, graduated from Po-Hi in 1997. Gordon commutes to Winfield where he is employed by Rubbermaid. While Allen presented the new president with a black snake whip at conclusion of the installation ceremony, Johnnie hopes to keep at least some semblance of order at meetings without resorting to such violence. She said she is proud of the club for its activities and service, and added that it is the “most fun” group she has been associated with. History Indicates Playing With Fireworks Leads to Eye InjuriesEvery Fourth of July, playing with fireworks leads to severe eye injuries in children. Parents and relatives often try to make youngsters happy by buying fireworks and a tragedy can result instead. P.J. Poland, MD, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center ophthalmologist, is familiar with the serious problem of fireworks-related injuries and offered advice on which fireworks cause the most injuries. She said bottle rockets cause the vast majority of eye injuries from fireworks. “Due to their erratic flight path, speed and small size, they cause the majority of eye injuries from fireworks that result in loss of vision or the eye itself,” said Dr. Poland. Another fireworks danger that parents often do not recognize are sparklers, Dr. Poland pointed out. “Some parents may think they are relatively safe, when in fact sparklers are burning metal which can easily burn a hole into the eye.” Children and adult amateurs continue to set off fireworks despite the danger. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 5,100 of the total 7,000 fireworks-related injuries in 1996 occurred between June 23 and July 23. Twenty-five percent of those injuries were related to the eye. These figures only reflect those injuries in U.S. hospital emergency rooms, as opposed to doctor’s offices and those untreated, so the actual number of injuries is higher. Dr. Poland offers these Do’s and Don’ts regarding fireworks should you choose to shoot them yourself: 1. Do make sure there is adult supervision. 2. Do wear eye glasses or goggles for protection. 3. Do make sure there is a bucket of water nearby to put out fires or douse those devices which don’t work (duds). 4. Do read the label and follow the directions on the fireworks. 5. Do dispose of used fireworks properly. 6. Don’t give fireworks to small children. 7. Don’t stand too close to fireworks. 8. Don’t ignite fireworks indoors. 9. Don’t put them in pockets. 10. Don’t try to relight duds or make homemade fireworks. Ponca City and other communities offer professional fireworks shows each year, so families have a safe place to celebrate the holiday. If you plan to shoot your own fireworks this Fourth of July, please remember Dr. Poland’s tips and have a safe Independence Day. Ponca City Fire Chief Larry Mullikin reminds city residents it is illegal to discharge fireworks in the city limits of Ponca City. He said it is important for children to have adult supervision while discharging fireworks and encourages residents of area towns to contact their local fire department about fireworks ordinances. Church Sponsoring Ombudsman TrainingCentral Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford, is sponsoring the Ombudsman Training on Monday and Tuesday, July 6 and 7. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day. Ombudsman Training benefits those interested in Nursing Home Federal and State Regulations, Patients Rights, Communication Skills with Residents and better equip volunteers and families to choose a nursing home suited to their needs. This training is free and you may obtain more information by calling the church at 765-5840. Ponca Princess Applications Are AvailableThe Ponca Powwow Committee is accepting applications for the 1998-99 Ponca Tribal Princess. The selection will be made during the evening program on Thursday, August 27, at the 122nd Annual Ponca Powwow. Applications can be picked up at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building, 20 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, OK 74601 or call (580) 762-8104 for more information. Applications must be returned to the Tribal Affairs Building no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, August 27. Qualifications for Tribal Princess are as follows — enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma; must be between 15-19 years; never been married; no children; knowledgeable of Ponca tribal customs, culture and dance traditions; and must represent Ponca Tribe at various functions at their expense. Emergency Sirens To Sound ThursdayThe testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer. The test is scheduled throughout the year. Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations. DEATHSMabel Florene Rouse Mabel Florene RouseBLACKWELL — Mabel Florene Rouse, resident of Blackwell, died Tuesday morning, June 30, 1998, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 85. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, 1998, in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home in Blackwell. The Rev. Charles Ryser of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery. Mabel Florene Rouse was born April 26, 1913, in Newkirk to Charles F. and Martha (DeLaughder) Pond. She grew up in Newkirk and attended Newkirk public schools, graduating in 1930. She married George Rouse on June 10, 1933, in Newkirk, and they settled there until 1936 when they moved to Blackwell. They remained in Blackwell until 1950 when they moved to a farm northwest of Blackwell where they lived until her husband died March 6, 1965. Following her husband’s death, she returned to Blackwell where she began working at the Blackwell Animal Hospital as a secretary and bookkeeper. She was a member of the Braman Methodist Church, but also attended First United Methodist Church in Blackwell where she was a member of the Kum Dubl Sunday School Class. She is survived by three daughters, Marjorie Oard of Braman, Joyce Willbanks of Blackwell, and Loretta Patten of Bonham, Texas; one son, Neil Rouse of Grand Bay, Alaska; three sister, Lillie Lowman of Arkansas City, Kan., Lela Muncie of Dallas, Texas, and Pearl Swopes of Newkirk; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son, Clarence Leon Rouse; two brothers, Frank Pond and Clarence Pond; three sisters, Nell Rouse, Dorothy Mieir, and Gladys McIntire; and one grandchild. Casket bearers will be Dan Oard, Tracy Oard, Terry Willbanks, Tracy Willbanks, Tony Willbanks, Jon Anderson, Dennis Stafford and Jeff Ailey. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Braman Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church of Blackwell, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631. Dorothy TheinBraman — Dorothy Thein, resident of Braman, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, in the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She was 73. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, 1998, at the Braman Cemetery, with the Rev. Terry Long of the First Baptist Church in Braman officiating. Dorothy Thein was born on March 30, 1925, in eastern Oklahoma, to Ernest and Birdie Jones. As a young girl she moved with her family to El Reno where she grew up and attended El Reno public schools. She married Ray Thein on April 23, 1945, in El Reno, where they settled. They then moved to Wichita, Kan., and then to Seattle, Wash., where they lived for 16 years. Due to her husband’s employment, they were transferred overseas living in Greece, Italy, England, Spain, Turkey, Holland and Switzerland. They were living in Iran when government upheaval forced their return to Seattle. Following her husband’s retirement in 1984, they moved to Braman to make their home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in El Reno. Thein was survived by her husband of the home; three daughters, Linda Clemens of Blackwell, Leatha Ann Russell of Dexter, Kan., and Loretta June Huff of Seattle, Wash.; three sons, Ray Thein Jr. of Blackwell, and Felix Thein and Michael E. Thein, both of Braman; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruby Short; and three brothers, Wally Jones, Jack Jones and Hoy Jones. Harry Lee Kitchen Sr.CHENEY, Kan. — Harry Lee Kitchen Sr., former resident of Tonkawa, died Monday, June 29, 1998, at the Golden Age Home in Cheney, Kan. He was 74. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, 1998, in the First Christian Church in Tonkawa. Burial will be in Pond Creek Cemetery in Pond Creek. Arrangements are under the direction of Wulf-Ast Mortuary in Garden Plain, Kan. Harry Lee Kitchen was born May 13, 1924, in Pond Creek, the son of Harry L. Kitchen and Minnie Williams Kitchen. He was employed by Northern Oklahoma College in the maintenance department. Kitchen is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Kitchen of Cheney, Kan. and Harry Lee Kitchen of Canon City, Colo.; one brother, Billy Kitchen of Rogers, Ark.; two sisters, Bessie Willshire and Joyce Best of Enid; and seven grandchildren. FuneralsThursday Goldie Cynthia Selvey — Graveside service is set for 10 a.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.Warren Leroy Brewer — Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Guthrie. Burial will be in the Clarkson Cemetery in Coyle.Services PendingGoldie FranklinGoldie Franklin died Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 1998, at the Ponca Nursing Home. She was 87. Survivors include a sister, Verna Hill, 201 E. Broadway. Services are pending with the Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later. NEWS BRIEFSMeadows 4th parade — The Meadows 2nd Annual I Love America Neighborhood Parade will start 9:30 a.m. July 4. For more information, contact Cindy, 765-8535, or Sandy, 767-3399. Camp Out, Trail Ride Set — The Marland Roundup Club’s Annual Camp Out and Trail Ride is set for July 19, 20 and 21. For more information, call Kenneth Evans at 268-3293 or Walter Evans at 268-9440. NPO Blackburn Aboard Carrier — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Blackburn, whose wife, Kelly, is the daughter of Bobby Corbin of Marland, recently departed on a six month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf while assigned to Fighter Squadron 31, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Blackburn is one of more than 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard the ship, which departed its home port of Virginia Beach, Va., as part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Battle Group, providing fleet air defense by engaging in all-weather offensive and defensive air-to-air operations to establish and maintain local air superiority. The 1980 graduate of Moore High School joined the Navy in January 1991. Tonkawa Sailor Aboard Aircraft Carrier — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeff W. Davis, son of Larry W. and Betty D. Davis of Tonkawa, recently departed on a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Carriers, like USS Abraham Lincoln, are forward deployed around the world to maintain a U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. The 1992 graduate of Tonkawa High School joined the Navy in January 1995. Local Sailor Honored — Marine Cpl. Timmy J. Saltarelli, son of Linda L. Saltarelli of 800 North Peachtree, recently received a Meritorious Mast. He was cited for outstanding service while assigned with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Saltarelli was awarded a Meritorious Mast by his commanding officer as official recognition for superior individual performance. The award was issued in the form of a bulletin published throughout the command, and a copy was entered in Saltarelli’s permanent service records. The 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School joined the Marine Corps in June 1995. Stereo Missing — A man from the 800 block of North Third Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday that a stereo had been stolen from his vehicle. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken. Pickup on Fire — The Communications Center received a report at 7:38 a.m. Tuesday that a pickup was on fire on U.S. 60 east of Ponca City at Joe Colby Road. The Osage Cove and McCord Volunteer Fire Departments were notified to handle the situation. Wheels Missing — A person at Pemberton Chrysler reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:34 a.m. Tuesday that someone had stolen two wheels off a customer’s vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — The Communications Center received a report of an accident in the 3500 block of D Street at 11:49 a.m. Tuesday. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of South Palm Street at 11:56 a.m. Tuesday that a 38-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for assault with a deadly weapon. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:03 p.m. Tuesday from the intersection of Canterbury and Pecan Road that a 23-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. Vehicle Stolen — A woman from the 300 block of South Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday that her vehicle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday that a 25-year-old man was being held on a city warrant. Vehicle Hit — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday to report that his vehicle had been hit while parked in a parking lot in the 3500 block of North Fourteenth Street Monday night. The information was logged. Items Missing — A man from the 1400 block of South Fifth Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday to report that some toys had been taken from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Citations Issued — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 11:19 p.m. Tuesday from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Birch Street that three juvenile subjects were in custody. One male was released to a parent, and a male and female were taken to NOYS and juvenile citations were issued. Citation Issued — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 500 block of North First Street at 12:31 a.m. Wednesday that a juvenile brought to the police department was released to parents and a citation was issued. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 3000 block of Queens Avenue at 12:32 a.m. Wednesday that a 19-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. A juvenile citation was also issued to a passenger. LIFESTYLESKildare FCE Club Program Topic About Microwaves Kildare FCE Club Program Topic About MicrowavesMary Buesing was the hostess when members of the Kildare FCE group gathered for the June meeting and birthday luncheon. Birthday honorees were Moni Neville, Brenda Schneeberger and Melba Irwin. Helen Janda, president, conducted the business session and led the group in singing “In The Good Old Summertime.” The hostess gave the devotion “Time To Pray” and Barbara Hunget called roll with eight members responding to “Do You Have a Living Will?” Announcement was made that Moni Neville would be spending a month in Germany and participating in a bicycle tour. Karen Overman reported the state FCE meeting would be held July 26-28 in Stillwater. Sewing tips were given by Margaret Hoepfinger about putting zippers in a garment. Barbara Hunget discussed homemade picture frames made with ribbon embroidery and Brendan Schneeberger demonstrated how to make a “pillow willow.” Correspondence was read from Peckham School thanking the group for tooth fairy pillows and from Michelle Overman Tripp for the bridal shower and gifts from the members. Ms. Schneeberger gave the lesson “Kitchen Wizards for Quick Meals.” She discussed the wattage and uses of microwave ovens. Margaret Hoepfinger will be the hostess July 8 at 2 p.m. with Helen Janda presenting the lesson “Being An Effective Lesson Leader.” Little NewsCamille Johanna Archer was born at 2:49 a.m. June 17, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She weighed 10-pound, 6-ounces and measured 24-inches long. Her parents are Craig and Janice Archer of Ponca City. Grandparents are Fred and Judy Archer and Josephine Wear, all of Ponca City, and the late Raymond Wear. Great-grandparents are Lila Cookson and Lilian Archer, both of Ponca City and Dorothy Wear of Houston, Texas. PT Program On Cook-OffProfessionals Today devoted the recent program meeting to committee planning for this year’s Oklahoma Barbecue Championship and Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-off slated for Sept. 16. This year’s event has been moved to Wentz Camp at Lake Ponca Park. The cook-off, benefiting Hospice, began at the park 13 years ago. Sandy James is the chairman and Loretta Leathers is co-chairman. At the June 11 meeting the members sat with their committees and finalized plans for the cook-off. Debra Whitener, president, asked for participants in Roses and Raspberries. Members sharing special moments in their lives were Loretta Leathers, Nancy Frolich and Debbie Whitener. Those recognized as having birthdays were Sandy James, Angi Kennedy, Evelyn Swope, Anne Yancey and Ruslyn Hermanson. The next meeting is set for noon Thursday at the Golden Corral. SPORTSKimrey Laying Football Plans Kimrey Laying Football PlansBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor He still has to be confirmed by a vote of the school board, but Todd Kimrey is laying his plans for next season as the new Wildcat head football coach. “I’m attacking the job like its’ mine,” Kimrey said shortly after he was nominated for the post by the Ponca City Public School’s selection committee. One of Kimrey’s first priorities “is to work to get more student participation.” both as players and fans. “We need more players involved,” Kimrey said. “We’re playing in Class 6A against large teams like Tulsa Union. In the past we’ve had half the number of players these other schools have had. “We’ve had to play a lot of players on both sides of the ball. That’s a big disadvantage when you’re playing against teams which can put 11 fresh players on the field.” Kimrey says he has no magic pill to get larger turnouts for the program. “But if there is a magic pill out there I’ll take it. I have some ideas and we will start meeting with the kids about the program. “I don’t want to try and make football difficult. It is tough but it also has to be fun in the process. “We have a lot of things to look at. But I think I can do a lot of good. Kimrey has had the winning experience both as a player and coach. “I played for the state championship in high school (at Wewoka). I played on a Jimmy Johnson team at Oklahoma State and went to a bowl game. I also played for a national championship at East Central (1984).” Kimrey was a walk-on at OSU but was injured his second season there and late received a scholarship to East Central. Upon graduation, Kimrey went into coaching in Texas, including five years as an assistant at Wichita Falls Ryder. He got his first head coach position at Wildthorst, just south of Wichita Falls in 1992 and spent two years there until deciding to return to Oklahoma. He took over a Colgate team that has just won five games in five years. He led the Class 2A Wildcats to back-to-back 7-3 seasons before moving to Ponca City two years ago. Kimrey signed on as an assistant coach here while waiting for a teaching position to open up, but was also working on his Masters degree. “I didn’t realize I would run into as many conflicts,” he said. “I would have to miss three days a week and I didn’t feel it was fair to the for me to miss that much practice time. Kimrey went on to complete is degree and is currently an assistant principal at the mid-high. He is continuing to work for a superintendents certification, but will be taking class in the summer. Kimrey is satisfied with the Wildcats’ current schedule. “We don’t have any control over the district teams.” he said. but thinks the first three non-district opponents, “ are quality teams. We have to learn to play at that level. “In college, a coach once told me you don’t gain anything playing weaker opponents. It’s important to play quality teams.” Hunter Ed Class SetThe first Hunter Education Course for the 1998-99 hunting season will be held July 20-21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, at the VFW on East Prospect. All young hunters in the state are required to pass a written exam during the 10-hour course before they can purchase a hunting license. The course covers gun safety, archery, ammunition, game identification, survival skills and hunting laws. All of the states surrounding Oklahoma also require that hunters be certified before purchasing a license. The course and materials are free of charge, and participants should be at least 10-years old, according to Game Warden Tracy Daniel. Daniel said a lunch break will be held each day of the course. Students can bring a sack lunch or purchase a lunch at the VFW. For more information, contact Daniel (765-1921)
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