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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, August 23, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALIstook Breezes to Easy Victory Istook Breezes to Easy VictoryBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Fifth District Congressman Ernest Istook, who was in Ponca City Tuesday evening, won the Republican statewide primary election vote by 85 percent, carrying Kay County by 86 percent. Istook said, “I think people see the progress being made on the federal level has happened because of the Republican Congress . [It got] the budget to balance [and] welfare reform through because it got vetoed twice before it got signed in. “They want to continue this effort to straighten out the federal government.” It is rather interesting that when the statewide election results were tallied, Istook and wife Judy were here in Ponca City at a fundraiser attended by 150 people at the home of Carl and Carolyn Renfro. Istook, a conservative, has been working diligently with the Ponca City community, the Economic Development Advisory Board, Mayor Tom Leonard, Conoco, Sen. Don Nickles’ office and others to secure federal funding for a major bandwidth project in Ponca City. Commenting on the project, Istook says he is excited to be involved in trying to bring bandwidth to a community the size of Ponca City. In general, bandwidth of this capacity is being developed in areas of larger populations such as Oklahoma City or Tulsa. “This is a great opportunity to advance not only economic development, but education in Ponca City. “[It also advances] general communication and shows what a community of this size is capable of doing when it has this type of infrastructure and a well educated populous — because you have to have both of them. “You could have all the bandwidth in the world, and if you didn’t have people who understand the technology and are able to use the bandwidth, it would not do any good.” The congressman added, “Ponca City is going to be at the forefront, not only of cities in Oklahoma but in the nation. Because, typically, when people think of being ‘wired,’ they think of those in large metropolitan areas and not the size of Ponca City.” Bandwidth — or capacity — means how wide the pipe is and how quickly the bits can be sent down the channels to the pipe. (An analogy is multiple lanes on a superhighway with cars containing speed governors. One reason why digital traffic flows faster than voice on the same copper line is because digital has managed to convert a one-lane or narrow band highway into a many-lane or broadband highway) Bandwidth comparison shows that the POTS (plain old telephone service), which is available now, has 64,000 bits per second. Using a highway analogy, this would be a three-foot garden path, while the bandwidth project that Ponca City is considering uses 2.4 gigabits/second or about a 16-mile wide information highway. This would be a 2.488 gigabit optical fiber used as a connectin to Internet backbone. Uses for the expanded bandwidth could be for tele-medicine, health care information, family assistance, on-line phone number list and business directory, video/audeo conference capability and online educational services. Extended services could include high speed web access, web hosting, server farming, hardware/software technical support, training imaging LAN/WAN administration, which means local area network and wide area network, remote access and mobile access. Istook is not known for seeking federal funding unless he really believes in a plan. He said sometimes people come to him with projects they are excites about — but he is not excited because the projects are may not be realistic and do not excite people with hope and optimism. He complimented the local group on the groundwork. A Ponca City delegation, including members of the Economic Development Advisory Board; Jan Jarrett, EDAB executive; Mayor Leonard; a Conoco representative; and others visited Washington. They presented the proposed project to Istook, Sen. Nickles’ staff and other members of the Oklahoma Congressional delegation. Conoco is involved because the North Tower facility would be used for the public project. Istook said, “Conoco’s involvement is crucial. To have that facility in the office tower that is already wired to be able to exploit the bandwidth because they have used it for the credit card operations and so on. “So it is not just a matter of saying you’re bringing band-width. They have facilities to help exploit it — from there to spread it around everyone else.” The entire bandwidth program would cost about $9.5 million and grants from the education area and other sources maybe accessed for the funding. Leven Defeats LathersBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer NEWKIRK — Incumbent Wayne F. Leven captured over half the vote for Kay County Commissioner in District No. 2 Tuesday, beating out hopeful Curtis Lathers. The victory insures a fourth consecutive term for Leven, a Democrat, who has held the seat for the last 11-and-a-half years. He will not be opposed by a Republican oppon ent in the state election. The final tally was 714-505. “It was a good, hard-fought race,” said Leven. “It was a short and hot race because it was an August primary.” Leven said he is greateful for the opportunity to remain in office. “I’m glad to be able to serve Kay County for another four years,” he said. “I would like to thank my voters and everyone who helped in the campaign.” Lathers was not available for comment. The remaining two commission seats will come up for vote in two years. District No. 1 is currently held by Dee Schieber of Ponca City and No. 3 by Rex Purdy of Blackwell. Tuesday’s elections saw a 19 percent turnout county-wide according to Carrol Stafford, secretary of the Kay County Election Board. “Traditionally, a primary has a low turnout,” indicated Stafford, noting this year saw a somewhat larger turnout than usual. “The tag bill — a state question — was what got the majority of voters to come to the polls,” she explained. According to information from the election board, as of July 1, there were 15,452 Republicans, 15,308 Democrats and 3,483 Independents registered to vote in the county for a total of 34,247 voters. Of that number, only 6,705 voted. Kay County residents voted in favor of the tag bill by an overwhelming majority, 5,434-1,219. Ponca City ACT Scores Exceed State AverageBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Ponca City’s ACT scores are on the rise. Members of the Ponca City board of education received a presentation of last year’s ACT scores at the regular board meeting Monday night. Linda Powers, director of secondary curriculum, told board members she was pleased with the results. “I think we’ll see even more growth with our increased graduation requirements. I’m very excited about these scores,” she said. Powers said Ponca City’s ACT score from last year was 21.6, compared to 20.8 for the state average and 21 on the national average. Last year, Ponca City’s ACT score was 21.4. Two-thirds of Po-Hi students who took the ACT scored a 24 or above. “Students who also took a third science had a four-to-five-point jump on the ACT. We’re right on track by requiring a third science for high school students next year,” Powers said. In 1999-2000, 231 students took the ACT. Six students scored between a 33-36 on the ACT, 20 scored a 28-32, 47 scored between a 24-27 and 73 scored between a 20-23. Also, 67 scored between a 16-19 and 18 students scored a 1-15. The ACT is a college-entrance test mandated by many schools. The acceptance ACT score for OSU is a 22, while OU requires a 24. During the superintendent’s report, Dr. Bill White said the school year is off to a great start. “East Middle School started today. We had a total enrollment of 5,803 students, and we’re up 69 students from this time last year,” White said. White said the biggest surprise was in the kindergarten classes. “We have 40 more students in kindergarten than we had last year. Other areas where we’ve seen growth are the sixth and eighth grade classes,” he said. Another positive statistic, according to White, was the number of seniors who are still in school. “Eighty-five percent of our senior class started school here when they were freshmen. That means we may have an opportunity to see an 85 percent graduation rate this year,” he said. In other items, a proposed policy requiring all Ponca City school employees to participate in a direct deposit program was rejected by a vote of 4-3. The policy was proposed so that all employees could receive their payroll in a timely manner on the established date of payroll. Before rejecting the agenda item, board members spoke with Jeff Denton, financial officer. Denton said he understood the board’s concerns. He also said the employee’s checks are mailed to them and sometimes they do not receive them when they are supposed to (i.e. Fourth of July). “Sixty percent of our employees already participate in a direct deposit system,” Denton said. “We’re trying to help our employees. We’ve showed them ways to save their money and how to invest it properly.” Denton also told board members that some school employees did not wish to participate in the direct deposit system because they did not have checking or savings accounts. A change order for the East Middle School remodeling project was accepted. Additional work and subsequent additional costs for meeting the concerns of the state fire marshal’s office prompted the change order. The concern of the office was the two-second floor, dead-end corridors. The change order totals $216,507.44, bringing the total cost of the contract to $2,643,247.44. Several contracts and renewed agreements were approved. They include: — Agreement with National Computer Systems (NCS) for software support renewal; — Agreement with Compass Learning (formerly known as Jostens Learning Corporation) for technical support; — Intergovernmental agreement with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide Medicaid claim reimbursements; and — A lease/purchase agreement with the Xerox Corporation for a digital copier. Following executive session, board members approved salary schedules for all district administrators for the 2000-2001 school year. The final agreement with the Association of Classroom Teachers (ACT) was also negotiated. Maddox Continues Lawsuit TestimonyLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Her hands and her voice — the things Ponca Citian Kristen Maddox needed most for her promising future in music — were lost in the crash of an American Airlines jet, she told jurors Tuesday. Maddox, 22, is suing the airline for $35 million, saying injuries to her hands and voice box cost her a professional career. When the plane crashed June 1, 1999, the Ponca City High School graduate was six hours short of a degree in vocal performance from Ouachita Baptist University at Arkadelphia. ‘‘I was in love with my music. It was my art and my craft and I cannot do it anymore,’’ she said. Maddox, daughter of former Kay-Noble County district attorney John Maddox, said she can no longer play the piano or the flute because of scars from skin grafts to her burned hands. ‘‘It is too painful to play the piano. I cannot move my pinky finger to play the flute and I can no longer sing,’’ she said. She sobbed as a recording of one of her opera performances played for jurors. An attorney for American Airlines said outside court that the woman’s testimony was moving. ‘‘So much of what happened to her is indisputable. She was a very good witness,’’ said attorney Spence Fricke. ‘‘All we are asking is that the jury determine what is fair and reasonable compensation’’ Several people in the courtroom cried during the testimony and one juror repeatedly looked down and touched her face. Maddox testified that she breathed in smoke and debris after the crash and that it became caked inside her lungs. Her hands and arms were also severely burned in the crash. She described the night of the crash and told jurors how, covered in mud and jet fuel, she huddled against the grill of a fire engine for warmth before paramedics found her. Eleven people were killed and scores were injured when American Airlines Flight 1420 crashed while landing during a thunderstorm at Little Rock National Airport. Maddox claims in her lawsuit that pilots should not have attempted the landing. The woman said her father and sister stood by her and stroked her hair and sang to her while the nurse tended to her. Ponca Indian Powwow To Honor Vets SaturdayWHITE EAGLE — This weekend is the last weekend in August, which means that on Thursday the 124th annual Ponca Indian Powwow will start and continue through Sunday. An open invitation has been sent to the American Legion Department of Oklahoma and Fort McDowell Veterans Association, and it is also extended to all north central Oklahoma veterans. It is a time to renew old friendships, make new friends, enjoy the food, and dance to age old Ponca warrior songs ... a weekend for the Ponca tribe of Oklahoma. A long-standing tradition has existed between the Ponca tribe and the American Legion Buffalo Post 38 of White Eagle. The Buffalo Post, the first recognized and chartered all-Indian national organization American Legion post in the nation since Jan. 5, 1927, has been and is in charge of the Saturday of the Ponca Powwow since as far back as some of the present day elders can remember. That Saturday has been designated Veterans Day by long-ago Ponca tribal leaders and remains so today. The Ponca Indians were the first to have a tribal anthem, Ponca Flag Song, and were the first to have the Buffalo Post parade into the powwow arena with the national colors and legion flag. Today, many tribes across the nation have their own variations of tribal anthems and parade-ins. The American Legion Buffalo Post 38 invite all veterans and their families to Saturday’s Veterans Day. The program will start in the south arena at 1 o’clock with gourd dancing (warriors dance), veterans specials, giveaways, pluming, roaching of beginning dancers (male or female) of veterans or their families. Supper will be designated at many camps throughout the campgrounds from which to choose. At 7 p.m., more gourd dancing will begin at the north powwow arena, and, at 8 p.m., the Buffalo Post will lead the parade-in that starts the evening Ponca Powwow. Wilkie D. Eagle Sr., the post’s drum keeper and head singer for the last five years, will lead the singing for the 124th annual Ponca Indian Powwow. United Way Campaign Cabinet Ready To Begin Annual Effort“The award winning theme, You Have the Power To Change The World, will again be the theme of the United Way campaign for 2000-2001”, says Bill Wetzel, campaign chairman. Under the chairmanship of Wetzel and assistant campaign chairman, Jeff Smith, this year’s campaign promises to be the best ever. The 2000-2001 campaign cabinet will be headed by the following division chairpersons: Major Companies/Loaned Executives is Debra Whitener from Loftis Insurance; Business and Industry Division is being chaired by Travis Hazen of Express Personnel; Commerce Division co-chairs are Maxine Anderson from Primerica and Sherri Tapp with the city of Ponca City; Conoco Division is Sue Payne; Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Division is chaired by Michele Newport of Shelter Insurance; Public Relations, chaired by Michele Jean of Pioneer Bank and Trust. Professional Division is Scott Jackson of Boettcher, Ryan and Martin; Public Service Division, which includes the schools, is being chaired by Sherry Bowers from the Ponca City Police Department and Tom Sipe from Ponca City Schools; the Retired Division is being chaired by Kevin Karpe from Home National Bank; and the Services Division is headed by Julie Brown and Joyce Mills of Bivin and Associates. Under the chairmanship of Wetzel, Jeff Smith, assistant campaign chairman, and these dedicated division chairs, this year’s campaign is going to be a great success. The division chairs have selected a volunteer force of over 150 people to personally visit or call every business and retiree in our community. The volunteers will be asking for support to help the 16 agencies served by the United Way of Ponca City. “The success of the campaign depends on all of us. United Way funds are raised by the community, for the community, and those funds are allocated by a committee of dedicated community volunteers to insure your dollars are utilized in the best possible way,” says Helene Schwartz, United Way director. “We need your help,” says Wetzel. “If everyone in Ponca City just gave $.25 a day, which is less than $100 a year, we’d raise over 1 million dollars.” United Way kicks off its campaign on Saturday, Sept. 9, with a parade and children’s festival. For more information, call the United Way office at 765-2476. With your help we can make a difference. 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. Nearly NewsThe Ponca City Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast of Champions, slated Thursday morning at Ponca City High School, has been canceled for lack of participation according to a Chamber spokesperson. DEATHSLillie Dorothy Stockton Lillie Dorothy StocktonNEWKIRK — Lillie Dorothy Stockton, longtime Newkirk area resident, died Monday morning, Aug. 21, 2000, in Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 88. A graveside service has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Ponca City with Danny W. Cornish, minister of the Newkirk Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Lillie Dorothy Stockton was born Jan. 6, 1912, on the family farm in rural Peckham, the daughter of Henry John and Lillie Josephine (Gist) Hansz. She grew up on the farm and attended school in Peckham and Tonkawa, where she graduated from high school. In 1930, she was selected as Miss Peckham and represented her town in the Arkalalah Parade in Arkansas City. On March 20, 1933, she married Homer Stockton in her parents’ home. They made their first home with her parents, moving two years later to a nearby farm. In 1977, they moved back to the homeplace, where she has since resided. She was a member of the Peckham Methodist Church, where she served as pianist for a number of years. After the church closed, she attended the Peckham Christian Church. She had also been a member of the Home Demonstration Club in Peckham. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, her flower gardens, animals and children. She is survived by one son, Dennis Stockton of Warsaw, Mo.; one sister, Lela Thiele of Ponca City; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Feb. 9, 1991; her parents; four brothers, John Hansz, Heber Hansz, Ramon Hansz and Theron Hansz; and one great-grandson. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association, c/o Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, Okla. 74647-0468. Mildred Marie WellsABILENE, Texas — Mildred Marie Wells, former resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at a nursing home in Broken Arrow. She was 95. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas, with the Rev. Dr. Tom Thomson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home in Abilene. Mildred Marie Wells was born Feb. 5, 1905, in Perry, the daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Keele Hughes. After her graduation from high school, she attended teachers college. She worked at Continental Oil Company as a PBX operator for a number of years. On June 5, 1924, she married Orville Emery Wells in Perry. She worked with her husband who was a lay minister for the Disciples of Christ in Ponca City. They later moved to Katy, Texas, where they were involved in the Joyful Noisemakers Nursing Home Ministry, Bible school, Sunday school and youth activities at the Katy First United Methodist Church, where she was still a church member. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Weaver of Broken Arrow and Liz Henderson of Abilene; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 4, 1994. FuneralsThursday Vernon E. McGrewVernon E. McGrew — Funeral at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist of Blackwell. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Charles Dwayne LantzCharles Dwayne Lantz — Funeral at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hackler Funeral Home with burial following in the Blackwell Cemetery. NEWS BRIEFS-- Benefit Haircut — A “Cut-A-Thon” will be held Sunday, 2-5 p.m., at Amazin Hair, 108 North Fifth. Donations will be taken for haircuts given by licensed stylists with proceeds to benefit the missions for Poland at Ponca City Foursquare Gospel Church. Booth Space available. Crafter’s Mall, 318 East Grand. 762-2888. adv. Senior Bowling — The Senior Citizens Bowling League will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at Ponca Bowl. For information call the league secretary, Etta Beall, 765-3706. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Pepperette Tea — The Pepperette officers are hosting a Mother/Daughter Tea Sunday, Aug. 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Po-Hi Commons Area for all eighth and ninth grade girls who have joined or are interested in joining. For questions call 762-6248. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Senior Master Sgt. Bateman — Duane K. Bateman, 1971 graduate of Po-Hi and 1975 graduate of the University of Oklahoma, has been selected for promotion in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of senior master sergeant. Bateman is a band superintendent with the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty, Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Mass. He is the Son of Kenneth E. and Opal F. Bateman and brother of Verna Bateman, all of Ponca City. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Memorial Dinner — A memorial dinner will be held this evening at 5:30 at the Ponca Cultural Center at White Eagle for Lance Cuellar, son of Rose Marie Lieb Cuellar. Those attending should bring dishes and chairs. Bowlers Needed to fill leagues. One lady’s team for Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and one for Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Other spots available. Now open at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Ponca Bowl, 762-3333. adv. Theft — A woman in the 300 block of South Osage Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Ponca Pow-Wow Handgame — A Ponca Pow-Wow Handgame event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 23 (tonight) at 7:30 p.m. in the North Arena Pow-Wow grounds. All campers, singers and general public are invited. Come and join in the fun! Custom Framing now available. Come meet Bryn. Carla’s Hallmark, 405 East Grand, downtown. adv. Accident — A motorist reported an accident in the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue to Ponca City police at 8:52 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Fire Run — A motorist reported to the Communications Center at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday that a grass fire was burning in a ditch near the south side of the city’s landfill site. Unit one from the Ponca City Fire Department and the Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. Fall Mums 6” pot $2.99 each or 10 for $25.00. 8” pots also available. New crop hanging baskets, porcelains, geranimals, & ferns $9.99 each. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 1-580-762-2922. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 1800 block of North First Street reported a 29-year-old woman was taken into custody on two Cowley County warrants for failure to appear and a probation violation at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday. Branson Christmas shows November 3-6. Great line-up. Book now. Be sure to go. 762-7591. adv. Fire Run — Someone reported a grass fire two miles south of McCord School in the 4000 block of Sherwin Avenue to the Communications Center at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday. The McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded. Firefighters were unable to locate any smoke or fire. Learn How Pioneer Technology Center’s self-employment training program can help you evaluate a business. The SET program can help you determine the feasibility and legal requirements of starting your very own business! Enrollment for evening classes is now underway. Classes begin Thursday, September 7th. Call 762-8336 Ext. 262. adv. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762- 6522. adv. Fraud — Someone from the Otoe-Missouria tribe in the 200 block of East Grand Avenue reported a forged check to Ponca City police at 1:41 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fraud — A woman came to the Ponca City Police Department to report that someone had forged several of her checks and passed them at several businesses in the city at 1:44 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Original Bronze Pioneer Woman Statue for sale. 761-3474 or 762-4977. adv. Fraud — An employee at a business in the 300 block of East Grand Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 1:46 p.m. Tuesday that a subject had bought a T.V. with a check, then stopped payment on the check. An officer was assigned, but no report was taken. The employee was advised to contact the District Attorney’s Office. All Summer clothes 75% off and priced summer clothes 1/2 off. Priced jeans not included. Starting August 20 - September 2nd. Caboose Thrift Shop. adv. Animal Call — A motorist reported a group of juveniles were fighting dogs in a drainage ditch in the 500 block of West Liberty Avenue to Ponca City police at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday. The officer assigned to the call reported the juveniles were not fighting their dogs, they had only taken them down there to get a drink and they got loose. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Miscellaneous — A woman reported a man in a pickup deliberately pulled out in front of her at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Highland Avenue almost causing an accident to Ponca City police at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday. She said she pulled up beside the man and called him a name. When she pulled off the road, the man followed her, so she proceeded to call him more names and asked if he had pulled in front of her purposely. The man said yes and drove away on Fourteenth Street. An information report was taken. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of South Flormable Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 9:21 p.m. Tuesday. The caller told police a vehicle hit a tree in her front yard, then left northbound. An officer was assigned, but no report was taken. An extra patrol was requested. Animal Call — Someone reported a large black cow was loose and headed southbound near the intersection of North Lake Street and West Highland Avenue to Ponca City police at 1:56 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and the owner was located. The animal was apprehended and taken home. - LIFESTYLESTina Rebecca Bogner Bride Of Thomas Victor Crouch Tina Rebecca Bogner Bride Of Thomas Victor CrouchTina Rebecca Bogner and Thomas Victor Crouch were married July 29, 2000, in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at community christian church. Their double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Wayne Majors. The couple sang Destiny, Tisha Creech sang On The Side of Angels and Terra Maxey sang Looking Through the Eyes of Love. Michelle Crouch kept the guest book and served as candlelighter. The bride is the daughter of Pat and David bessler of Ponca Coty, and the granddaughter of Charlotte and Ralph Smith of Benton, Kan. and Janet and Al Bessler of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of Tony and Vicki Crouch of Ponca City, and the grandson of Thelma and alan Crouch of alva and Susie and Ray Richardson of Liberal, Kan. Following tradition, the bride wore something old, a veil belonging to a sister-in-law; something new, her wedding gown; something borrowed, diamond necklace and earrings from her mother; and something blue, a garter. Assisting with the reception at the church were Terra Maxey, Tisha Creech, and Vicki Crouch. Among the guests attending were thelma and alan crouch of alva, Ray and Susie Richardson, Scot and Tammi of Liberal, Kan.,George, Jacki, Amber and Colin Fisher of Liberal, Kan. Stella Hursh To Celebrate 90th BirthdayLongtime Ponca City resident Stella Hursh will celebrate her 90th birthday on Aug. 26. Mrs. Hursh was born in Uncas, attended Uncas grade school and graduated from Newkirk High School. She was married to Frank Hursh for 59 years. He died in 1992. Stella has been an active member of the community, and her life has been filled with helping others, from infants to the elderly. From 1964-1998 Stella was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital. She is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she serves often as a greeter on Sundays. Until the program ended in 1998, Stella assisted with the Errand Service program at the church helping the elderly with their shopping. Mrs. Hursh worked in the child care nursery for years at the Ponca City YMCA. Today, it is card parties with friends that occupies her time. In celebration of the occasion an evening of wining and dining will be hosted by her grandniece Patti Pfeiffer-Parr, and her husband, Ken Parr. family members planning to attend include Mrs. Hursh’s brother, Glen Gorrell of Ponca City, and niece, Karen Myers, of Oklahoma City. Stella does not consider this birthday as a milestone, she said. She has her sights on another more significant occasion, saying “My father lived to be 93-years-old. I want to beat him and live to be 100 years young.” Maze Family Holds ReunionThe families of Arch and Minnie Speers Maze, longtime Kay County residents, held their 28th family reunion at the Osage Cove Group Area at the Kaw Lake on July 28 to 30 with 59 family members and fiends in attendance. Arch and Minnie were the parents of 12 children — Kenneth, Orville, Vern, Velma, Dorothy, Zola, Elvin, Woodrow, Clifford, Colleen, Irmagene and Betty. Four of the five surviving children were present — Elvin of Kingsville, Texas; Irmagene Parks of Odessa, Texas; Betty Hinton of Pasadena, Texas; and Dorothy Mills of Ponca City. Other family members and friends present included Clifford, Suzanne and Shane Mills of Ponca City; Jackie Mills of Webb City; Juan, Stacy and Rosabella Diaz of Blackwell; Delbert, Joy Dawn, Jay, Lane and Cody Anderson of Vinita; Chuck, Mary Mariah and Kaitlin Maze, Desi and Sable Roberts and Clark and Juanita Lee of Bartlesville, Ashley Roberts of Barnsdall. Also, Dean, Clara and Keri Mills of Grove; Ruby Williams of Grainola; Darrel, A.J. and Matt and Gisele Hopping of Watts; Angie Wolf of Stilwell; Tom T. Harper of Oklahoma City; Jason Kirk of Tulsa; Glen, Jenniefier and Leslie Everett of Sallisaw; and Lonnie, Bonnie, Kenneth and Levi Mills of Sand Springs. Also, Brian, Beth, Natica and Megan Davis and Aaron Puckett of Pasadena, Texas; David, Danielle and Drew Hinton of Longmont, Colo.; Doyle and Peggy Hinton of Angleton, Texas; Dorothy Irene Monsrud of Roseau, Minn.; Benjamin Krueger of Warroad, Minn.; Norman James Parks of Odessa, Texas; Ashley Mills of Lavaca, Ark.; Mark Mills of Boaz, Ala.; Naomi Maze of Lamar, Mo., and Nancy Meaney of Kingsville, Texas. Wedding Plans AnnouncedNICHOLE BURR and Jerrod Smith are planning a Sept. 1 wedding. The bride-elect is the daughter of Walter and Ramona Burr of Arkansas City, Kan. and the granddaughter of Helen Burr of Geuda Springs, Kan. Smith is the son of Danny and Jeanie Smith and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Gilliland of Ponca City. Little NewsToby and Ann Marie Powell Begneaud of North St. Paul, Minn., announce the birth of a son at 7:05 p.m. July 23, 2000, in North St. Paul, Minn. Aiden Carver Begneaud weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Paul and Betty Ann Curran Powell of Carrollton, Texas, and Blake and Kathy Begneaud of St. Paul, Minn. Great-grandparents are T.J. “Bud” and Jean Curran of Ponca City, Aimee and Lantz Powell of Lake Charles, La., James and Marilyn Lynch of St. Paul, Minn., and Phyllis Berde and Paul Begneaud of St. Paul, Minn. SPORTSLady Cats Fall to To Union Lady Cats Fall to To UnionLady Redskins Sweep Doubleheader: 7-1, 11-0 By FRED HILTON News Sports Editor The hitting is still not there and the defense which has carried the Lady Wildcat softball team through the early game cracked as the Ponca City girls dropped a Frontier Conference doubleheader to Tulsa Union in their home opener Tuesday. A couple of big innings by the hard-hitting Lady Redskins were too much for the Po-Hi girls to overcome. Union broke open a close first game with a four-run fourth inning en route to a 7-1 decision. The visitors then exploded for 10-first-inning runs to top the Poncans, 11-0, in the four-inning nightcap. Ponca City coach Tanya Cassity feels the Lady Cats are now starting to struggle mentally at the plate. “The girls are hitting well in practice,” the coach said. “Now we have to do it a game.” The Poncans managed just five hits in the twinbill, four in the second game. Jena Birdsong’s triple to right in the fifth inning of the opener produced the Poncans’ only run. She scored on a ground out by Sarah Edens. The Lady Cats found the range a little better in the second game with singles by Amy Moriarty, Michelle McChristian, Katie Homp and Jena Birdsong. But faulty baserunning and the inability to come through at crucial times, kept the Ponca Citians off the scoreboard. Ponca City is scheduled to travel to Owasso for another conference doubleheader Thursday. Hunter Ed Class Set At SchoolThe Oklahoma Department of Wildlife conservation and the 106 Community Building Organization will conduct a Hunter Education Course Sept. 9-10 at the 106 Consolidated School. The school is located nine miles east of the stoplight in Newkirk. Class times are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 9, and 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. Students must attend both days. Students will receive instruction in hunter ethics, laws and regulations, firearms and ammunition, muzzleloading, archery, survival, game care and wildlife identification. All students must pass a written test at the end of the course with a test score of at least 70 percent. All hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1972 are required to complete hunter education certification before a deer license or hunting license can be purchased in Oklahoma. Other states such as Kansas and Colorado, which require hunter education, accept students that complete Oklahoma’s program. Kansas requires hunter education of all hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1957, while Colorado requires it of all hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1949. Hunter Education classes are offered entirely free of charge and all material is provided. It is strongly recommended that students be at least 10 years of age before taking a course. Students will need to bring a sack lunch or purchase a lunch from the 106 community organization on Sept. 9. Seating is limited. Students must pre-register by calling Game Warden Tracy Daniel at 765-1921. Equipment Auction DueThe Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold a public auction, tentatively scheduled for Saturday Oct. 14 at 9 a.m., at Lake Burtschi near Chickasha. Many items too numerous to mention will be on sale at the auction, including several boats, vehicles and computer systems. In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for a later date. For more information, call 405/521-4600 or 521-4618.
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