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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, August 4, 1996

LOCAL
Ron Buck Campaigns For District 37 Seat
Nearly News
Olympic Relay Torch Displayed at Library
Arts Adventure Showcase Thursday at Marland Estate
AmeriCorps Recruitment Under Way for Next Group
Local Artist Will Teach Oils Classes at PCAC
Pre-Enrollment Immunizations Now Available
Annual Jaycee Raft Race Scheduled for Next Week
Bandit's Company Keeps Show Going
Ponca Tribal Elder Honored On His 86th Birthday Today
Local Jaycees Will Host State Meeting Aug. 16-18
Singles Network Schedules Many Events for Week
Storage Building Bids on Agenda For Commission
Maddox Chairs Committee For State District Attorneys
New Books Offered In Library Youth Area
Absentee Voters Urged To Make Applications
Weather Researchers Examing Skies Over Northern Oklahoma
Schieber Resigns To Campaign
Correction
Public Hearing Slated on REAP
Food Program Cook-off Planned
Rezoning Sought For Bank Area
Candidates Will Appear at Forum
Stephen Street Work Scheduled
Class of 1946 Students Sought
Tornado Movie Slated for Kids
Compost Class Will Provide Master Training
Cletus Smith To Teach Watercolor Workshop
Representative Candidates To Be at Forum
Edwin Fair Center Receives Highest State Certification
Pre-Rodeo Barbecue Returns As Domestic Violence Benefit

CITY CALENDAR

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
Helen Louise Skibbe
William V. Cranford
Eugene Noblet

FAMILY LIVING
Lambring, Wilson Wed in July
Class of '42 Shows School Spirit
Dr. Gravens Slated as AARP Speaker
Volunteers Honored For Helping Others
Guthrie Church Is Setting For DuBois-Beman Vows
Ponca City Ceremony Joins Miss Martin, Steven Stobbe
Garrett, Smith Exchange Vows in Arkansas Chapel
Parents Need To Establish Back-To-School Routine
Engagement Is Announced
Therapist Slated as Speaker
Craig, Nolan To Wed Aug. 8
Couple Plan November Vows
Wheatheart Menu
Rhoades, Fair Are Engaged
50th Anniversary Observed
Little News
Anniversary Party Planned
Whites Are Wed 50 Years
Reception To Honor Couple

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

SPORTS
All-State PC Stars Brighter
PC Riders Make Best of Efforts
Newman Has PCCC Club Lead With 69
Football Meeting To Start
Getting Fouled
New 7th Grade Program Slated
Outlaw Football

LOCAL

Ron Buck Campaigns For District 37 Seat

Ron Buck, a Ponca City Democrat, is running for the District 37 seat in the State House of Representatives being vacated by Republican Jim Holt.
Buck will face fellow Democrat Bernie Jackson in the primary election Aug. 27 with the winner facing the survivor of the three-way Republican field in November. Republicans contending are Marilyn Andrews, Brian Harpster and Jim Newport.
Buck, a life-long Ponca City resident, is a machinist at Gammill's Machine.
He attended the Ponca City schools, graduating in 1965. He also attended Northern Oklahoma College, Tulsa Junior College, Pioneer Technology Center and Career Academy in Houston, Texas, studying a variety of interests.
He lives with his wife, Sue, and two daughters, Sarah and Paula. A stepdaughter, Bobbi (Henderson) Burk and grandson Michael live in Phoenix, Ariz.
Buck is an active instructor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation teaching Hunter Education Courses throughout the county. He also works as an NRA training counselor, instructor and coach with the Ponca City Junior Rifle Club. He says his main concern in that area is teaching the responsibility, safety, attitude and discipline of firearms ownership and use to the youth of the Ponca City area. Buck says he also works with adults whenever possible.
He said, "I feel I have an obligation to instruct the youth in their positive attitudes regarding safety and responsibility. The shooting sports is the venue I have chosen to accomplish this. Hopefully, I can also teach them the skills to apply these positive attitudes of safety, responsibility and respect to their daily lives."
Buck is also a founding member of the Kay County Patriots. This organization is dedicated to the education and research of constitutional government. Buck says the Patriots' purpose is to "provide an avenue through which the people of Kay County have an opportunity to become involved with government operation, and the restoration of constitutional government through all peaceful and lawful avenues with which our system provides."
Buck says his campaign will focus on constitutional government as well as education and industrial-economic development for this area.
"As a citizen of Ponca City, Kay County and Oklahoma, the office which I week is that of representative, and as such my job will be to be a representative of the people. This is the people's office, and I will do my best to protect the peoples' interests and convey their wishes to the State Legislature."

Nearly News

Nearly News has learned that a former Po-Hi graduate, Michael Loucks, has been written up as the subject in one of the cases discussed in a new book "Main Justice," by McGee and Duffy. The book's subject deals with the men and women in the U.S. who enforce the nation's criminal laws and guard it's liberties," say the authors. One of the cases discussed in Chapter 9 of the book includes Michael, who was chief prosecutor and successfully litigated the proceedings against multi-million dollar business criminals. The story made headlines across the country last year. His mother, Ruth Loucks, who still lives in Ponca City said she just bought a copy of "Main Justice," at Hastings Books and found his name on page 141. She doesn't like to read the middle of a book first, so didn't pursue it further.

Olympic Relay Torch Displayed at Library

One of the elegant white and gold Olympic Torches carried by all Olympic Torch Relay runners from Mt. Olympia to Atlanta is currently on exhibit at the Ponca City Public Library.
The Torch and uniform of the runners are courtesy of Jerry Younger, one of the Olympic Torch Relay "Hometown Heroes" who carried the torch though Ponca City on May 19.
"I just thought since local citizens were so interested in the Olympics right now, they might enjoy getting a closer look at the torch," said Younger, as he offered his torch for public display.
More than 10,000 Olympic Torch Relay runners carried the torches from Mt. Olympia to Atlanta and were offered the option to buy the ones they carried.
About midway down the bottom half of the 3 1/2-pound Olympic Torch, a gold band is inscribed with the dates and locations of every Olympic Game location and date since their beginning in 1896. Other gold enhancements trim the elegant Torch.
Younger noted that each Olympic Torch was numbered and his has the number 047 on it. Younger was born in 1947, which makes his torch even more special.
Receiving the items for display and providing a special glassed case near the front door of the library, was Holly LaBossiere, library director and Gary Martin, city manger. Both expressed appreciation to Younger for his loan of the Torch and uniform for the exhibit.

Arts Adventure Showcase Thursday at Marland Estate

The Arts Adventure workshop currently in progress at the Marland Estate for sixth through eleventh grade students will be presenting a Student Showcase of talent Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marland Mansion. The public is invited to the free showcase of art and works by students.
Following the Student Showcase at the Marland Mansion, the drama classes will be presenting "The Wizard of Oz" at 8 p.m. at the Mid-High Auditorium, 612 East Grand.
Included in the Student Showcase will be a presentation by piano students, orchestra students, jazz and dance students, and vocal students, and exhibits by writing and visual arts students. The public is encouraged to attend and share the new skills, talents, and ideas learned by the students at the two-weeks workshop.
The drama students presentation "The Wizard of Oz" will be a full stage presentation at Mid-High and will include several local children as "Munchkins," in addition to the students of the 1996 Arts Adventure workshop.

AmeriCorps Recruitment Under Way for Next Group

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started recruitment for the 1996-97 AmeriCorps national service program in Oklahoma which is scheduled to begin in October. Deadline for applications is Sept. 6, 1996.
AmeriCorps, President Clinton's national service program passed with bipartisan support by Congress, engages Americans of diverse backgrounds nation-wide in performing service to meet critical community needs. In return, members receive a $4,725 award which may be used for college, job training, or to pay back student loans. The majority of AmeriCorps members work in partnership with states, local government, and non-profit organizations.
During its 1994-95 inaugural year USDA ran three types of AmeriCorps teams in 38 states, composed of approximately 11,200 members; an Anti-Hunger Team, a Public Lands and Environmental Team, and a Rural Development Team.
USDA/AmeriCorps members logged in more than one million hours of service to communities around the country. Oklahoma had a Public Lands and Environmental team that worked to renovate and restore shelterbelts/windbreaks in western Oklahoma.
During the 1995-96 year in any of the AmeriCorps projects continued to be sponsored by community-based organizations. Oklahoma had two projects, the shelterbelt/windbreak renovation and restoration project in western Oklahoma and a Conservation Development and Environmental Education Project in Claremore. Both of these projects will continue into the 1996-1997 year if Congress approves the funds. Five members are being recruited to fill a team at Alva and five recruited to fill a team at Claremore. Applications will be taken on the premise that the program will continue to be fully funded for the 1996-1997 year.
To apply for the program or obtain information, call Shelly Oliphant at (405)327-3138, Alva: Arnold Hamilton at (918) 341-0536 in Claremore; LeRoy Tull at (405) 742-1207, (405) 742-742-1007 (TDD), in Stillwater or the local USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service office in Newkirk (405-362-3362) or the Kay County Conservation District in Newkirk (405) 362-2438.

Local Artist Will Teach Oils Classes at PCAC

A new 10 weeks oil painting class will be taught at the Ponca City Art Center beginning Aug. 13. Instructor for the class will be Shirley Petersen, well-known local artist.
The 10-weeks class will be begin on Aug. 13. Classes will be held each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a makeup class will be held for persons missing a class. Students must be members of the Ponca City Art Association.
According to Petersen, the class will include basic painting principles, concept, composition, drawing, value, color, and perspective.
Petersen's goal for her own painting has been to paint to the best of her capability with more judgment, understanding and expression - each painting to be more "painterly" and beautiful - so that the viewer will feel better for having seen it. To be pleasing to God and man, she says.
Petersen's paintings have been described as having a feeling many can relate to or share. They usually reflect the rural influence of the Midwest, where she has grown up.
Her delicate touch with the knife and brush transforms the simplest subjects into permanent reflection of our everyday lives, say critics. It is this "close to earth" artistic feeling that attracts the viewer to Petersen's work. It is also an "easy feeling that makes her art enjoyable day after day and for years to come," say judges. "The depth and richness of her work leave the viewer sensing the influence of the Old Masters," they say.
Petersen's paintings hang in private and corporate collections throughout the Midwest. She has taught 22 semesters of art classes at the Art Center since 1979. She and her husband, John, moved to Ponca City in 1949, and she began her painting career in 1963 as a hobby.
Cost for the 10 weeks class is $100. Non-Art Association members may purchase an annual membership for $10 to be eligible. Class size will be limited so early enrollment is advised. For more information or to enroll call Petersen at 765-8777 or the Art Center at 765-9746.

Pre-Enrollment Immunizations Now Available

The Kay County Health Department would like to help parents prepare their children for enrollment and the first day of school.
Free immunizations will be held Aug. 6, 8, 13, 15 at the Kay County Health Department building in Ponca City.
There will be opportunities throughout these four days for children receiving immunizations to participate in a variety of mini-screenings. Hearing, vision, dental and developmental screenings will be performed by a variety of health care professionals from the community.
A new school immunization law has been passed and is now in effect regarding all students who will be entering the seventh grade in the fall of 1997. The new law requires these students to have completed the Hepatitis B series by next fall. The series of three injections takes approximately six months to complete.
The health department is encouraging all students to begin the series now. Your student may begin the series at these special clinics.
Clinic hours for these special immunizations sessions are: Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parents are asked to please bring current immunization records. The health department, in association with local businesses, will be providing prizes to the children who receive the immunizations. If you have any questions, please call 762-1641.

Annual Jaycee Raft Race Scheduled for Next Week

The Ponca City Jaycees will host the 16th Annual Raft Race on the Arkansas River, east of Ponca City, on Aug. 11. Entry forms may be picked up at the Ponca City News, Chamber of Commerce, or Sun 'n' Fun Waterpark.
According to Patrick Jordan, Raft Race chairman, entrants may pick up a form and bring it with them on the day of the race and enter on that day.
Entry fee is $30 per vessel, with unlimited persons on board the floating device. Leisure craft entry is $5 per person.
Jordan says prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in the Homemade Raft, Factory Raft and Canoe categories. Leisure Crafts (inner tubes or two persons in a small boat) will not be eligible for prizes.
Homemade rafts may be constructed of sealed barrels, plastic foam, PVC pipe, or anything else that will float safely. Factory Rafts and Canoes are commercially made.
All entrants will be required to wear personal flotation devices for the duration of the race.
The event will begin at 1 p.m., just south of Kaw Dam and will end at approximately 6 p.m. at the old Arkansas River Bridge located at the end of South Pecan Street in Ponca City.
For more information, interested rafters may call Patrick Jordan at 765-3311 (daytime) or 762-1094 (evenings and weekends).

Bandit's Company Keeps Show Going

Lynn Payne, a 20-year-old cowboy from Shidler, is the youngest member of "The One Arm Bandit and Company" speciality act that will be appearing at the 101 Ranch Rodeo Aug. 14-17.
Also helping out will be Amanda Payne, 18, who also is the daughter of John Payne, The One Arm Bandit. Recently the Bandit was in California, Lynn was in Utah, Terry Smith who works for them was in Atlanta at the Olympics and all three were doing shows. So Amanda did the Pawhuska Cavalcade by herself.
Lynn and his father John started the show in 1987. Lynn assisted John with the training of all the animals, and the building of the first horse trailer used in the show.
Currently Payne has four "rigs" on the road. The Paynes will be bringing two of the rigs into the arenas at the 101 Ranch Rodeo for a two ring show at the same time on Wednesday and Thursday night.
John says, "We're going to give them everything we've got, because this is where we got started.
The Paynes have won "Specialty Act of the Year" the past seven years. This award is voted on by the PRCA.
Along with helping his father during the show, Lynn has been an integral part of the partnership. He did his first solo performance in 1994, in Rockford, Ill., during his senior year in high school.
Lynn rides a six-year-old mustang (Tucker), which he raised and trained himself. With the completion of high school he went on to do a total of 50 performances. His performances increased to 81 in 1995 and he is scheduled to do more than 100 in 1996. His travels have taken him from coast to coast and to Canada. He enjoys traveling and meeting people, but is always glad to be home in Shidler.
When he is not performing he works at home on the ranch raising longhorn cattle, horses and cur dogs. He enjoys riding horses, hunting and tinkering with old pickups.

Ponca Tribal Elder Honored On His 86th Birthday Today

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The family and many friends of Ed Pensoneau will be honoring and helping him celebrate his 86th birthday today at his home in Ponca City
According to daughter, Darlene Harjo, who helped plan the celebration, they are honoring a special man they have all come to respect for his great patience, humbleness, gentleness, wisdom, and generosity. Above all else they respect his abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
The quiet scholarly man - in spite of ill health - still sets an example for his descendants by taking an active interest in public affairs. He writes letters to the editor, attends Ponca Tribal Council meetings and is an active member of the Standing Bear Memorial Committee. He serves on the board of directors for the Ponca Tribal Election Committee and the Tribal Housing Authority and was instrumental in getting the IHS Indian Health Clinic located at White Eagle. In 1992, he wrote a letter to the Ponca Council, recommending the placing of a statue of Chief Standing Bear on U.S. 177.
Born on Aug. 4, 1910, in "horse and buggy" days, he looks, with clear, wise eyes, upon the wealth of his life in his children and also in his grandchildren as they play around his feet and run with joy through his home on North Osage Street.
Mrs. Harjo related, "His life is a sterling example of good old-fashioned hard work, perseverance, and a dedication to helping others in need."
Edward Richard Pensoneau was the eldest child of Elizabeth Littlecook and Narcisse Pensoneau. His mother "Lizzie" was a full blood Ponca Indian and belonged to the He-sah-dah or Straight Path clan, also known as the Rainmakers. She met Ed's father while attending Chilocco Indian School. His father was a descendant of a French trader and the Shawnee Indian Tribe.
Ed was born at Buffalo Park, located between the 101 Ranch and the Ponca Indian Agency near the Salt Fork River. The Poncas referred to this area as Foxtown. Ed recalls, only wagons, buggies, and men on horseback traveled by their home since there was no bridge across the river at that time.
His mother later married Enrique Hernandez, who helped her raise Ed and his sister and three half-brothers on a farm between Tonkawa and Ponca City. His sister, Velma (Pensoneau) Jones and half-brother Dan Hernandez still live in Ponca City.
After attending the District 98 one-room rural school he entered Chilocco Indian Agricultural School at fourth grade level. Ed continued to help his parents on the farm during the summer months. At the tender age of 12 he began driving the family vehicle (a red-wheeled Ford Model T, which he says anyone could operate).
Ed lettered in track and football in high school and was privileged to meet the great Jim Thorpe and see him kick a football. "It was like watching Superman," says Ed.
He also played several musical instruments including the violin, cello, trombone and clarinet. Ed graduated at the top of his class in 1931 and went on to attend Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa. At NOC he majored in business and commercial classes.
Ed's education was cut short when he contracted tuberculosis and had to stay flat on his back in a sanitarium in Shawnee for three years. He later returned to Ponca City and began employment with Jim Monsour's grocery store. He recalls those early years and working with local citizens such as John Heinze, the Monsour family and Earl Summers.
He later was employed by the Ponca City Board of Education for more than 10 years. Ed landscaped and planted trees and shrubs at every elementary school in Ponca City. He also recalls assisting in the planting of the trees along the drive from the archway into Chilocco, over 60 years ago.
Ed was elected to the Ponca Tribal Council in 1951 and has served in the position of secretary-treasurer for more than 25 years. He has made more than a dozen trips to Washington, D.C., on behalf of payment for Ponca tribal lands in South Dakota.
During these trips, Ed, met with several congressmen, former Gov. Bellmon, Sen. Robert S. Kerr, Neil McCaleb and others. He shook the hands of President John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon (during his last term of office).
Family members say Grandpa Ed has told them a wealth of stories about his life in the early days, including how his family survived in the "dust bowl" of the 1930s, old time radio programs, and seeing Randolph Scott and Rudolf Valentine on the silent screen.
Ed met the love of his life, Harriet Sue Collins, at Monsour's Grocery and they were married on July 30, 1942. Eight children were born into the family: Baby Ed, Charmain Billy, William, Stephen, Elizabeth Primeaux, Darlene T. Harjo, Lila Vera Pensoneau and Christopher. Lila Vera and Baby Ed are deceased. Harriet saw five of the children graduate from the University of Oklahoma before her death in 1973. The walls of the Pensoneau home are hung with certificates of special accomplishments and pictures of the handsome faces of Ed's children and grandchildren.
Ed now has 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and he has adopted many nieces and nephews along the way. They all call him "Grandpa," as do many of the neighborhood children and others.
He always makes it a point to become acquainted with the mayor, chief of police, and school personnel. He keeps a sharp eye on current events and the government in Washington, and keeps busy every day. The phone rings incessantly.
Ed Pensoneau's simple philosophy is, "A person who moves around is likely to keep moving!" Despite battling cancer, his outlook on life is very optimistic and his many friends and family members are dropping by today to wish him many more years of involvement in the community.
Happy Birthday Ed!

Local Jaycees Will Host State Meeting Aug. 16-18

The Ponca City Jaycees will be hosting the Oklahoma Jaycees Summer State Summer Directors Convention Aug. 16-18 at the Marland Mansion Conference Center in Ponca City.
Jaycees from the entire state will gather in Ponca City for a weekend of learning, fun, and recognizing outstanding works by various chapters and individuals.
According to Marisa Harris, publicity chairman for the meeting, the highlight of the meeting will take place at the Governor's banquet, when the highest Oklahoma Jaycee honors are awarded to local chapters and individuals.
Keynote speaker for the evening will be Marilyn Andrews, mayor of Ponca City.
Other items on the agenda for the weekend will include various competition events, dances, training sessions, and several other activities.
"These events foster fellowship among the different Jaycee chapters in Oklahoma and also provide training to improve the performance of our members," said Harris.
Harris also said, "By hosting the event, the Ponca City Jaycees intend to promote tourism of the Ponca City area. We can introduce Jaycees and their families to the many areas of interest here, including historical buildings, the Marland Estate, Lake Ponca and other attractions."
The group has expressed appreciation to all businesses in Ponca City who have provided assistance and support for the convention. "We could still use some assistance with snack and beverage donations, as well as door prizes, goody bag items, and cash sponsorships," said Harris. Interested donors may call John or Kim Williams at 765-9719.
Jaycee members are also extending an invitation to all past Jaycees and Junior Chamber of Commerce members to join them and the Jaycee governor for the evening's festivities.
For more information or to RSVP, call Barbara Nickles at 765-6943 or Cindy Empting at 765-3988.

Singles Network Schedules Many Events for Week

A social and support organization for single adults, divorced, widowed or never married, Singles Network will begin this week with the Sunday Discussion Group on Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian Church, and those who would like a snack following the meeting, will meet for a social time.
Monday the group will meet at Blimpies at 6 p.m. to eat. Tuesday has been scheduled as a swim time at Wentz Pool at 6 p.m., and those attending will decide where to go for a burger after the swim.
Thursday is the general meeting at the First United Methodist Church at 6:45 p.m., with program and refreshments following.
Friday those interested can meet at the Poncan Theatre at 7 p.m. for an evening at the movies. On Saturday a wiener roast is planned at 6:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park at Fifth and Highland. Bring a covered dish to eat with the wieners and the club will provide the hot dogs and buns. Plans are to play cards afterwards if there is enough interest.
On Sunday, Aug. 11, Singles Network will participate in the Raft Race at Kaw Dam.
There is no need to feel alone - join Singles Network and make new friends. For more information call Jerry at 762-7258, Betty at 762-9776, or Dorothy at 765-1403.

Storage Building Bids on Agenda For Commission

NEWKIRK - The Kay County Commissioners may take action on bids for the construction of a storage building for the District No. 1 warehouse during Monday's 9 a.m. meeting at the Courthouse.
Two bids were opened last week regarding the construction. One from Coonrod Construction and the other from TNT Construction, both of Ponca City. District No. 1 Commissioner Dee Schieber tabled the bids until he could further review the bids. Plans were made for Schieber to see an example of each of the company's buildings.
Approval of a transfer within the highway cash fund of $550 from District No. 1 maintenance account to personal services is also scheduled for approval.
At 9:30 a.m., the Commissioners will consider the possible acceptance of a bid for county property acquired at resale. The property is located at Lots 3 and 4, Block 1 in the Bell Block Addition in Ponca City.
At 10 a.m., bid openings are scheduled for the single application of a bituminous surface in District No. 2. Bituminous material is used for road surface repair. Also, bids will be taken for 1,500 gallons or less of CRS-2 asphaltic oil.

Maddox Chairs Committee For State District Attorneys

NEWKIRK - John G. Maddox, district attorney for Kay and Noble counties, 8th Judicial District, was recently appointed by the District Attorneys Council to chair the Committee to Review Guidelines for Drug Grant Accounts, Drug Forfeiture Accounts, Drug Task Force Confidential Drug Funds and Bogus Check Restitution Program.
This committee is comprised of district attorneys and designated staff members from four other judicial districts across Oklahoma.
The committee met in Ponca City on May 29 to review the procedures and guidelines for the reporting of these various funds currently in use. They also discussed revisions to be proposed to the DAC at their general meeting on July 24.
At the DAC meeting late in July, the council adopted the proposed guideline procedures to be followed for receipting and reporting the use of funds in these various programs and accounts.
"With the recent events concerning district attorneys and these funds, I was particularly honored to have been asked to chair this committee," said Maddox. "One of my goals when I ran for the office of district attorney in 1994 was to effect positive change."
Maddox continued, "I believe strongly in elected officials being held to the highest standards of accountability."

New Books Offered In Library Youth Area

Several new books are available in the youth section of the Ponca City Library.
"Iktomi and the Buzzard," by Paul Goble, is a Plains Indian story. Iktomi is a trickster who tries to fool a buzzard into carrying him across the river on the buzzard's back.
Selina Hastings wrote "The Firebird," a retelling of the Russian folk tale in which a young huntsman and his wise and magical horse are ordered by the king to undertake a series of increasingly difficult tasks.
The story of a wildcat that loses his beautiful bushy tail after a confrontation with the Great Rabbit, can be enjoyed by checking out "Great Rabbit and the Long-Tailed Wildcat," by Andy Gregg.
"Katie's Trunk," by Ann Warren Turner, is the story of Katie, whose family is not sympathetic to the rebel soldiers during the American Revolution. Katie hides under the clothes in her mother's wedding trunk when the soldiers invade her home.
In "The Lotus Seed," a young Vietnamese girl saves a lotus seed and carries it with her everywhere to remember a brave emperor and the homeland that she has to flee. This book was written by Sherry Garland.
Katherine Paterson wrote the "The King's Equal." This book is the story of an arrogant young prince who must find an equal in his bride, in order to wear the crown of the kingdom. The prince finds someone far better than he.
"Jack the Giant Chaser: An Appalachian Tale," is the story of Jack who uses his wits to get rid of the giant up on Balsam Mountain. The book was written by Kenn and Joanne Compton.
A young boy with muscular dystrophy tells how he is teamed up with a dog trained to do things for him that he can't do for himself, in Audrey Osofsky's book "My Buddy."
David Williams writes about Grandma Essie who describes how her family left Missouri by covered wagon looking for a better life and lived in Kansas and Oklahoma before returning to Missouri. This book is titled "Grandma Essie's Covered Wagon."
For more information on these and other books available for children, contact Judy Johnson at 767-0345.

Absentee Voters Urged To Make Applications

NEWKIRK - Voters in Kay County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Primary Election on Aug. 27 should apply now, according to Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Stafford.
Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Aug. 21, Stafford urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early. Absentee ballot application forms are available at the County Election Board office, located in the Kay County Courthouse basement in Newkirk.
"At least two mail transactions must be made," Stafford said. "The County Election Board must mail the ballots to the voter and the voter must return the voted ballots by mail." Ballots must be in the hands of the County Election Board by 7 p.m. on election day in order to be counted.
Stafford said that any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he or she is eligible to vote. It is not necessary to give a reason or excuse for voting absentee. "While anyone can vote absentee without giving a reason, the law still provides several excuses and it is to the advantage of some voters to use one of them," Stafford said. By stating one of the following reasons on their applications, these voters can activate some special conditions that make it easier for them to use absentee ballots.
- Voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may vote absentee. They may apply only by mail or by telegraph.
- Voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may vote absentee. An Absentee Voting board actually goes to the nursing home a few days before the election, sets up a small polling place and allows these persons to vote under circumstance similar to those at a regular precinct polling place.
- Military personnel and residents of the county living overseas and the spouses and dependents of each group are eligible to vote absentee without being registered. These voters may apply only by mail. Military personnel should contact the Voting Service Officers in their units for application forms and additional information. Residents of Oklahoma living overseas can obtain the same materials from any United States military installation and from United States Embassies and Consulates.
Kay County residents will be able to vote absentee in-person at the Election Board office on Aug. 22, 23 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weather Researchers Examing Skies Over Northern Oklahoma

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Editor's Note: Vital technical information for this article was provided by Roland B. Stull, certified consulting meteorologist and professor in the Atmospheric Science Programme at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Atmospheric scientists visiting Ponca City are flying a specially-instrumented aircraft to study the weather in Oklahoma and Kansas. Their base of operations is the Greenwood Aviation hangar at the Ponca City Municipal Airport.
The Beechcraft King Air research aircraft is owned and operated by the Department of Atmospheric Science at the University of Wyoming's College of Engineering. The turbo plane has participated in a variety of projects worldwide. The plane flies between 250 to 400 hours each year, according to Engineer Glenn Gordon.
Data is being collected for two projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation. One project, organized by Rich Clark from Millersville University in Pennsylvania, is studying the strong wind that forms at night just 1,000 feet above the ground. This southerly wind, called the low-level nocturnal jet, is often responsible for feeding moisture into thunderstorms.
The other project, organized by Stull, is studying thermals (warm air that rises) and clear-air turbulence in the lower atmosphere. "These thermals disperse crop pollen and air pollutants through the atmosphere," he said. "They also move heat and moisture from the ground up into the atmosphere where they influence climate and storm development."
Engineer Larry Oolman, and Gordon, both with the University of Wyoming, accompanied the plane to Ponca City to maintain the sensors and insure the data quality is good. Their area of expertise covers the computer software.
Wyoming pilots Ernie Gasaway and Mark Hoshor work shifts to handle the daytime and nighttime flights. Gasaway also performs maintenance of the plane. A crew of three are on board the plane during flights to direct research activities and document the flight conditions.
Ken Endsley, senior research scientist, Larry Irving, master technician, and Bob Hansen, master technician, provide computer hardware support. The men are associated with the university. Hansen and Endsley originally helped design the system which is utilized.
The plane has been modified to carry seven to eight computers that record information from delicate sensors. The sensors mounted on the nose, wingtips, top and bottom of the plane, measure total radiation from the sun, air temperatures, water vapor, wind speed, heat and moisture transport and aircraft altitude.
Two automatic video cameras have been installed. One camera takes pictures of the ground while the second takes pictures looking forward out the cockpit window. An on-board, inertial navigation system keeps track of the aircraft position.
"Immense amounts of data are gathered each flight and stored on digital Exabyte tapes, for later analysis by the researchers," Stull noted. "Once data is collected, it will take approximately six years to analyze it," stated Stull.
Three graduate researchers accompanied Stull from Vancouver. Larry Berg from Pa. is working on his master of science degree, as is Josh Hacker from California. Edi Santoso, from Indonesia, is completing his doctorate.
The researchers take turns flying on the King Air, and help document flights. Berg is studying the clouds that form at the tops of thermals, while Santoso is testing a new theory for the winds and temperatures during hot daytime conditions.
Hacker, an expert with mesoscale numerical weather modeling, studies the weather maps that can be downloaded via the Internet, according to Stull. Using these, Hacker decides which days to fly.
The daytime project is allotted approximately 13 flights (60 flight hours) for this research program. The plane flies at a variety of altitudes, from low enough to study the rate of heat transfer from ground to air, to above 10,000 feet to get above the tops of thermals.
Ponca City was selected due to the large number of sensors that have been deployed around Oklahoma and Kansas by the U.S. Department of Energy, who is sponsoring the program, confirmed Stull. By coming to Ponca City, the researchers could utilize data from existing instruments, thereby gaining more data while saving money.
Gordon confirmed that there was stiff competition to use the Wyoming aircraft. Approximately half of the requests are approved by a panel of scientists experienced with airplane research, he stated.
The researchers arrived in early June. The projects are expected to conclude mid-Aug.

Schieber Resigns To Campaign

NEWKIRK - Newkirk Republican Pat Schieber has resigned her position in the Kay County Treasurer's office after more than 15 years of service to the people of Kay County.
Schieber served as deputy treasurer while in the Treasurer's office. After resigning, Schieber plans to devote her time to campaigning for the position of Kay County Treasurer.
"I have enjoyed serving the people of Kay County as deputy treasurer for the past 15 years," said Schieber.
Individuals in Kay County will have the opportunity to decide for their choice of treasurer on Nov. 5, the date set for county, state and national general elections.

Correction

The special meeting of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners, to call for an election, will be held at the Public Safety Center on Monday at 5:30 p.m.

Public Hearing Slated on REAP

The Kay County Commissioners, in conjunction with Northern Oklahoma Development Authority, are sponsoring a public discussion regarding distribution of funds from the Rural Economic Action Plan for 1996 on Aug. 9.
All communities in Kay County are invited to attend. The discussion will be held in the west half of the EBC Room at Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Street, at 9 a.m.

Food Program Cook-off Planned

The Ponca Tribe Food Distribution Nutrition Education Program is sponsoring the second annual Commodity Cook-off Aug. 28. Food Distribution Program clients are eligible to participate.
The cook-off features two categories: Main Dish/Desserts and Special Diets. There will be three awards: first, $100 gift certificate; second, $75 gift certificate, and third, $50 gift certificate, all redeemable at Wal-Mart.
Entries may be picked up at all tailgate sites and the Food Distribution offices. Deadline for entries is Aug. 21. All entries should be brought to the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building by 11 a.m. Aug. 28.
For more information, contact Oney Roy, 762-3443 or 1-800-256-2577.

Rezoning Sought For Bank Area

Ponca City Planning Commission at the 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting will consider a rezoning from R-1, single family residential, to C-2B, general commercial. The meeting is in the Municipal Courtroom of the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma.
The rezoning request is for an expansion of Bank IV at 1411 East Prospect, Lot 27, Block 1 Crown Heights. The application requesting the rezoning said that the current plans of Bank IV is for a green area and a parking lot for employees.
Other matters on the agenda are of a routine nature.

Candidates Will Appear at Forum

The Osage County Democratic Party is sponsoring a Meet Your Democratic Candidates program at 7 p.m. Thursday at McCord School.
State Rep. James Hager, from District 36, as well as Bernie Jackson and Ronald Buck from District 37 are expected to attend.
The following Democratic candidates running for Osage County Sheriff are also expected at the program: Henry Bloomfield, Incumbent; Billy Mitchell, Paul Phillips, Tim Boyer, Russell Cottle and Daniel Smith.
Free watermelon will be provided compliments of the OCDP. The program is open to the public. For more information, contact Glenn Welch at 762-4919.

Stephen Street Work Scheduled

Evans & Associates Construction Company Inc. has been contracted by the City of Ponca City to reconstruct various streets within the city.
Stephen Street, between Broadway Avenue and Highland Avenue, should be completed on Tuesday.
Construction on Stephen Street, between Broadway Avenue and Grand Avenue, is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, weather permitting. All residents in the construction areas will be notified by flyer in advance of construction on their section of street.
Parking in the street will not be permitted during the daylight hours, during construction. Day time access to driveways will be very difficult.

Class of 1946 Students Sought

The Reunion Committee for the 50th anniversary meeting of the Class of 1946 needs information about the following classmates.
The committee needs information about Robert Hime, Rose Marie Mullins Wood, Birdie Lou Briscoe Tatum, Dale Buchanan, Earlene Gaines, Jacqueline Morris, Vincent Smith, Grace Mae Taylor Simmons, Jim Reddell or Ann Wilson. Call 762-2386, 765-8853 or 762-1582.
The reunion is scheduled for Sept. 13-14.

Tornado Movie Slated for Kids

A free movie, "Night of the Twisters," will be shown at the Ponca City Library on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The move, for school-age children, is based on the award winning novel by Ivy Ruckman. Packed with terrifying tornado footage and special effects, this gripping film is both a thrilling look at nature's deadliest force and a testament to one family's struggle to survive against the odds, according to Judy Johnson, Youth Services Librarian.
The movie will last approximately 90 minutes. Johnson indicated that some scenes may be too intense for viewers under the age of 8. For more information, contact Johnson at 767-0345.

Compost Class Will Provide Master Training

A Master Composter Training program will be held at Union Elementary School, 2617 North Union Street, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
In response to the need to keep grass clippings out of the landfill, the Department of Public Works is offering a course designed to train and recruit local volunteers who will promote backyard composting and yard waste reduction in their own neighborhoods.
To complete training, 20 volunteer hours on public education regarding composting must be completed. Composters may do training of citizens on the "hows" and "whys" of composting at an information booth, for example. Outreach opportunities will be tailored to suit individual needs.
Upon completion of classroom training and community outreach requirements, a certificate of completion as a certified master composter.
Attendance on all three days is required to become a master composter. The cost of the class is $30 and will cover materials, lunch on Saturday, as well as breaks.
For more information, contact John Meadows, with the Recycling Center, at 767-0412.

Cletus Smith To Teach Watercolor Workshop

A watercolor workshop taught by Cletus Smith, Edmond, will be held Aug. 29-30 at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central.
The award-winning artist will teach the classes for both beginning and advanced students from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Cost of the workshop is $45.
Students must be a member of the Ponca City Art Association. An annual membership is available to anyone at $10 for a family or individual membership.
Smith was born in rural Oklahoma but has spent most of his life in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1964 with a major in art.
Since that time he has been a commercial artist, illustrator, industrial designer and a watercolor artist. He is currently a professor of art at Central State University and also maintains a studio in Oklahoma City where he works and teaches private classes.
Cletus has been active on the art scene throughout the southwest and involved with several art organizations. He has conducted many lecture/demonstrations, workshops, and judged numerous shows.
Cletus is well represented in many art collections throughout the country, including the State of Oklahoma art collection. He has over 90 awards to his credit and has had 45 "One-Man" shows. He has exhibited his works at the Ponca City Art Center on numerous occasions, and has been a multiple winner of the "Best of Show" award at the Ponca City Fine Arts Festival.
A wide range of subject matter falls under the influence of his brush. He enjoys the rural landscape and strives for a "mood" in his paintings. They range from crisp, sparkling snow scenes to interpretations of sedate, misty days.
Workshop class size is limited so early enrollment is advised. Call the Ponca City Art Center at 765-9746; Gertrude O'Connor at 765-6346; or Shirley Petersen at 765-8777 ; for more information or to enroll.

Representative Candidates To Be at Forum

A special edition of the Chamber of Commerce's Second Friday Forum is scheduled for Friday at Pioneer Technology Center.
The chamber will be hosting the candidates running for State Representative, District 37. Candidates are Democrats Bernie Jackson and Ron Buck and Republicans Brian Harpster, Jim Newport and Marilyn Andrews.
The hour-long forum will begin at 8 a.m.
Each candidate will given an opening statement, then answer questions. Each candidate will answer a previously prepared question on economic development and education.
All other questions will be selected by the facilitator and will be pre-submitted to the chamber from interested area residents. Questions from area residents will not be presented to the candidates prior to the forum.
Questions to be considered must be dropped off at the chamber office, 420 East Grand, by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Leave all correspondence to the attention of April Johnson Kinzie.

Edwin Fair Center Receives Highest State Certification

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Bob Heffley, executive director of the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, Inc. recently announced the local center and its five county satellite clinics have received the highest certification available to a community mental health center in Oklahoma.
The three-year Certification with Commendation certificate was presented to Heffley at the July board meeting of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Oklahoma City. Dwight Holden, president of the board, presented the award to Heffley and sent congratulations to the staff at Edwin Fair.
According to Heffley, a lot of factors were involved in earning the prestigious certificate. First he gave credit to Paul Hill, director of quality improvement at the Center, who kept the group focused on the goal to "be the best." He also credited all 11 frontline management staff members and all others at the Center who helped work toward to top goal for the last three years.
"The Center has always been regularly certified for three years at a time and that is OK," said Heffley, "but the management staff looked at the quality employees and facilities we have here and decided we could get certified as 'the best.'"
He explained, every year the state board comes out to our facility and does a careful review. Every third year, they perform an comprehensive in-depth review - going through records, visiting five county clinics, interviewing managers and workers and more. The board may certify a clinic on a number of levels with only a six-month certification, or one-year certification, or probationary level, or a three-year certification, which is what Edwin Fair usually receives. The top certification is the Certification with Commendation for a three-year term.
Hill pointed to four large volumes containing rigid requirements, with which the clinic must comply to earn certification. The management team determined with a little special effort we could receive the highest award, said Hill.
"The most difficult part of winning the highest certificate was going from an attitude of we're OK, to one of being 'the best.' There is a lot involved in getting a normal certification so we just decided to go the extra mile and try for the Certification with Accommodation. We do things together here and that what really makes it work," says Hill.
Management personnel involved in leading the quest included county administrators for the five Edwin Fair county satellite clinics - Larry Burns at Payne County, Bill Jackson for Kay County, Sheryle Renfrow in Osage County, and Lisa Van Triest who manages clinics in Pawnee and Noble counties. Others in addition to Hill and Heffley who were involved in the goal for the coveted three-year Certification with Commendation were Judith Daniels, administrative director; Will Whiteley, director of program development; Leonard Williams, children's services; Bill Glenn, clinical coordinator, Twila Sprueill, data processing.
The Center plans to continue its focus on "being the best" and again earn the highest certification available in 1999, said Hill.
"We all may be very proud of what we have accomplished, but the real value in this special certification is the increased quality of service to our clients," concluded Heffley.

Pre-Rodeo Barbecue Returns As Domestic Violence Benefit

A 101 Wild West Rodeo tradition has been restored to the rodeo's Thursday night performance, but with a pleasing new twist. Rodeo fans attending the Aug. 15 performance will enjoy the traditional pre-rodeo barbecue dinner absolutely free.
"United Supermarket and Head Country Bar-B-Q Restaurant have come together to support the Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma Inc., and the 101 Wild West Rodeo," explains Brad Beaty, Ponca City Rodeo Foundation president. "We both are extremely appreciative of their support."
Beaty said the rodeo barbecue is free to anyone with an advance ticket for Thursday evening's performance. "It is important to stress that the Aug. 15 barbecue is for Thursday evening advance ticket holders. A free meal and a family night performance where children under 12 get in free means a big savings for Thursday evening rodeo fans," he said.
The barbecue dinner will be held Aug. 15 at the Moose Lodge, Ash and Prospect. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The rodeo performance will follow at 8 p.m. at the rodeo grounds across the street west.
"The United Supermarket deli and Head Country Bar-B-Q Restaurant will prepare a traditional western barbecue of smoked beef brisket, beans, potato salad and cole slaw," said Michelle Dummer, deli manager. "We're planning for a huge crowd and a festive event to benefit the Domestic Violence Program."
A collection jar will be placed at the front door for contributors to aid the Ponca City-based battered victim's shelter.
"Kay County ranks fourth highest in the incidence of domestic violence out of Oklahoma's 77 counties," states Lynna Boss, Domestic Violence Program assistant director. "We've realized an increase in demand for our services every year. We're also seeing an increase in calls from victims of sexual assault. This benefit barbecue will provide a much needed boost to our ability to provide this help to our victims of violence."
Boss echoed Beaty's praise of the sponsors' partnership and asks area rodeo fans to come enjoy a good meal to benefit two good causes.
Tickets may be purchased from Ponca City financial institutions and grocery stores, Jimmy's Western Wear, McVay's, and the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce. Advance ticket price for the Thursday performance is $6 for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted to the benefit barbecue and rodeo performance free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
The 101 Wild West Rodeo is an important stop for PRCA cowboys in their pursuit of points to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo held in Las Vegas. The Ponca City four-night event is in its 37th running and annually draws the sport's top athletes. This year's event is Aug. 14-17 beginning at 8 p.m. nightly. Seven-time PRCA Specialty Act of the Yea and Shidler native John Payne, "The One-Armed Bandit," will perform nightly.

CITY CALENDAR

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
August
Exhibit "First Americans, First Oklahomans" at Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
Sunday
Ponca City New Car Dealers Second Annual D.A.R.E. benefit golf tournament, shotgun start, 8 a.m., Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course, more information from Trey, Lonnie or Bill at 765-5533.
Monday
Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Board of Commissioners, Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
Tuesday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Miniature Golf Event and Tournament, Sun and Fun, tournaments for each Girl Scout program level.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Ponca City Planning Commission and Regional Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Commissioner's Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Wednesday-Saturday
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, UOA Annual Conference, Boston, Park Plaza Hotel.
Thursday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Retail Committee, 8:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Kaw Lake Association, 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, visitors welcome.
Kay County Chapter of FEMALE (Formerly Employed Mothers At the Leading Edge), 7 p.m., address by Martina Ritchhart, M.S., outpatient psychotherapist, board room of Ponca City Library.
Friday
"1964: The Tribute" (world famous Beatles imitators). 7:30 p.m. Poncan Theatre.
Saturday
Chamber Centennial Social, all you can eat and drink, tickets $15, T-shirts $10, at the Chamber 765-4400, music by "The Imposters," 7:30 p.m., Marland Mansion.
August 11
16th Annual Raft Race on the Arkansas River, east of Ponca City, 1 p.m., just south of Kaw Dam, ending 6 p.m. old Arkansas River Bridge, south end of Pecan Road, Ponca City.
Hair Cut-A-Thon, 1-5 p.m., Reflections, 1909 North Sixth Street, Sixth and Hartford, west of Miles Music, no appointment necessary, all proceeds to Romania Missions Team.
August 12
Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Bill Pickett Memorial Bulldogging, 8 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 13
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
101 Wild West Rodeo Steer Roping and Slack Performances, 7 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 14
Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room.
August 14-17
101 Wild West Rodeo, 8 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 15
Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Parks and Recreation Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
August 16
Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
August 17
Masonic Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ponca Lodge No. 83, A.F.&A.M., 1200 West Grand Avenue.
101 Wild West Rodeo Parade, 10 a.m., Downtown Ponca City.
Tulsa author Joyce Hifler, autographing "Cherokee Feast of Days," Vol. 2, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More.
August 18
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Summer's End Family Barbecue and Scavenger Hunt, swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, wagon ride planned.
August 19
Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office, 516 East Grand Avenue.
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Ostomy Support Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.
August 20
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
August 21
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Design Committee, noon, Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Convention and Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
August 22
88.7 FM presents "Psalty and Friends," a Christian children's production, 7 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets available at Master's Touch on Aug. 3, call 767-1400 for more information.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
August 24
Third Annual Ponca City Area Habitat for Humanity/Dr. John Robinson Memorial fund raising golf tournament, Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course.
Peachtree Landing Pie Festival, 7 p.m., Fifth Street Park Pavilion.
August 26
Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
August 27
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:15 p.m., Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
August 28
Ponca City Planning and Regional Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Commercial Federal Building, Suite 304.
August 30-31-September 1
Ponca City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Air Show, Ponca City Municipal Airport, North Waverly Street.
September 2
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
September 3
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
September 5
88.7 FM presents Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian groups 4Him and Point of Grace concert, 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater.
September 6-7
The Land of Country 10th Annual Antique and Craft Festival, Hutchins Memorial Building, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, benefit for the new Domestic Violence Shelter.
September 8
Grate Ponca City Spelling Bee, 1 p.m., Poncan Theatre.

NEWS BRIEFS

Pre-Enrollment Open - St. Paul's United Methodist Church Kids Special Time pre-enrollment is now open for the Wednesday and Friday classes held from 9 a.m. to noon. The classes begin Aug. 23, and will be offered for youngsters two-months to 5-year-old. The program will be Christian Environment for Fun and Learning, structured with free time and play time. Activities include music, games and crafts, snacks for snack-time. Youngsters will be learning colors, shapes, letters and numbers. The prekindergarten class is a preparation for Kindergarten. Class size varies between six and eight for each teacher. For more information call Evelyn Ogan, 765-9810.

Completes Noncom Course - Army Sgt. Martin C. Trenary has completed the Army Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C. Soldiers received training in mid-level management, leadership, and general military subjects. Additional management training is provided in the soldier's individual job specialty. Trenary, an infantryman, is the son of Martin E. Trenary of Ponca City.

Delayed Enlistment - Jeremiah R. Brown has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Enlistment Program. This program gives young men or women the opportunity to delay enlistment into the Army for up to one year before reporting to basic military training. Brown, a student at Ponca City High School, will report to Fort Sill for military basic training May 28, 1997. He is the son of Sharon Widmeyer and Donald Mackey of Ponca City.

Ponca City Woodcarvers - The Ponca City Woodcarvers will resume carving sessions on Sept. 3 at the Ponca City Art Center. The group meets the first and third Tuesday each month, except in July and August. For more information about the group, persons interested in carving may call Bob Oswald 765-9435.

Hair Cut-A-Thon - Donations only will be accepted during the Hair Cut-A-Thon set for Aug. 11, 1-5 p.m. at Reflections, 1909 North Sixth Street, Sixth and Hartford, west of Miles Music. No appointment necessary, all proceeds to Romania Missions Team.

Women Bowlers Needed - Women Bowlers are needed for Tuesday afternoon bowling leagues at Ponca Bowl. Interested women may attended the general meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ponca Bowl. League bowling begins Aug. 20. For more information call Doris Lambert 765-8958.

Senior Bowlers Sought - Senior citizen bowlers are needed for a league. If interested, call Etta Beall, 765-5706 or Mary, at Ponca Bowl, 762-3333. The league meeting will be Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Ponca Bowl.

Ordering Scheduled - High Plains Food Coop has scheduled an ordering meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at 700 West Liberty in Ponca City.

Shoplifter - A business at South Fourth Street and East South Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 7:05 a.m. Friday that a juvenile shoplifter was in custody. An officer issued a citation and released the juvenile to a parent.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 34-year-old woman at the Kay County Sheriff's Office at 10:09 a.m. Friday for failure to appear and a warrant of assault and battery.

Bike Stolen - A resident in the 500 block of North Twelfth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:39 a.m. Friday that a red Huffy bike was stolen. An officer took a report.

Stolen Bike - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a stolen bike in the 600 block of North Fourth Street at 11:02 a.m. Friday.

Vandalism - A business in the 1100 block of North Fourth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 11:10 a.m. Friday to report vandalism to the bus. An officer took a report.

Subject Held - A 14-year-old boy was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 300 block of South Eighth Street at 3:30 p.m. Friday for second degree burglary.

Abandoned Bike - A resident in the 700 block of North Oak Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 3:50 p.m. Friday that an abandoned bike was in the yard. Animal Control picked up the mountain bike and took it to the police department.

Illegal Rifle - A Ponca City police officer took an illegal 22 rifle from a juvenile on South Eighth Street and brought it to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:59 p.m. Friday to be destroyed.

In Custody - A 48-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer at 11:52 p.m. Friday for driving under the influence, driving under suspension, speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

Destruction of Private Property - A resident in the 1600 block of Richway Drive notified the Ponca City Police Department at 11:57 p.m. Friday that a vehicle drove by at a high rate of speed and a sound like gunshots was heard. Two officers responded and advised that there had not been gunshots, but a brick was thrown at the vehicle in the driveway next door. A destruction of private property report was taken.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 36-year-old man at North Sixth Street and Hazel Avenue at 12:05 a.m. Saturday for driving under the influence.

DEATHS

Helen Louise Skibbe

MOUNT HOPE, Kan. - Helen Louise Skibbe, grandmother to Andy Lawrence of Ponca City, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 1996, in Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Kan. She was 85.
The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Mount Hope (Kan.) Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Sharon Hill officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hawks Funeral Home of Wellington. Friends may visit at the funeral home from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Helen Louise (Buchanan) Skibbe was born Oct. 12, 1910, north of Caldwell, Kan., on the farm homesteaded by her great grandparents. She was the daughter of Charles Edward and Bernice Edna (Warlow) Buchanan. She attended rural grade school in Sumner County, Kan., and graduated from South Haven (Kan.) High School in 1928. She then taught school at the Mulberry School and also Sunday School.
On Feb. 21, 1930, she was married to Clarence Albert Skibbe in Wellington and the couple made their home on a farm near South Haven, where they lived their entire married lives. Mrs. Skibbe was a member of the Mount Hope Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Errol of San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Donald Buchanan of Udall, Kan.; two grandsons; two step-grandsons, and three step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, on Aug. 26, 1996; one son, Larry; her parents; two brothers and three sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Skibbe's name to the Mount Hope Methodist Church or Hospice Inc. c/o Hawks Funeral Home , P.O. Box 555, Wellington, KS 67152.

William V. Cranford

William V. Cranford, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Aug. 2, 1996, in an Oklahoma City hospital. He was 74.
The funeral will be 10 a.m., Monday, in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Stevenson, pastor of Longwood Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Monday.
William V. Cranford was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Albion, Okla., the eighth of 14 children of Andrew Jackson and Etta M. (Odom) Cranford. Cranford was a veteran of World War II, serving in the 78th Tank Division, 311 Battalion of the U.S. Army.
He married Betty P. Hankla on May 25, 1946, in Winfield, Kan., and the couple made their home in Ponca City. Cranford was employed as a supervisor for Farm Fresh Dairy, formerly Mid-West Creamery.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; six daughters, Linda Webb of Stillwater, Judi Orr of Ponca City, Karen Witthuhn of Guthrie, Mona Brown of Norfolk, Neb., Kim Winn of Santee, Calif., and Nellie Corbin of Glencoe; three brothers, Artus, Arley, and Leonard , all of Ponca City; two sisters; Ella Phillips and Earline Waters, both of Ponca City; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, three brothers and a son-in-law.
Casket bearers will be Charles Orr, Larry Witthuhn, Andrew William Young, David Winn, Ricky Corbin and Stephan Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6465 South Yale, Suite 423, Tulsa, Okla., 74136.

Eugene Noblet

MESA, Ariz. - Eugene Noblet, former resident of Kaw City, died in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, July 31, 1996, after a long illness. He was 74.
No services were announced.
Eugene Noblet was born in Kaw City on June 27, 1922, to L.A. and Faye Dosset Noblet. He graduated from Kaw City High School in 1940, and moved to Los Angeles, Calif., that same year.
During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Makin Island. After the war he lived in the Los Angeles area until 1993, when he and his wife moved to Mesa, Ariz.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons, Tom of Mesa, Ariz., and Jim of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Imogene Leavitt of Newkirk; and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews.

FAMILY LIVING

Lambring, Wilson Wed in July

Darci Ann Lambring and Jeromy Glenn Wilson exchanged vows of marriage July 20 in an outdoor ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, Don and Sharla Lambring, 2508 Woodthrush. Parents of the bridegroom are John and Janice Wilson of Fraser, Colo.
The Rev. Kenneth Armstrong of Grace Episcopal Church officiated at the double ring vows in a 7 p.m. ceremony.
Musical selections included "Canon in D," "Trumpet Voluntary," and "Trumpet Air." Pianist was Carolyn Hook. Sara Stotts of Lawrence, Kan., sang two original compositions, and David Mohler of Lamont, sang "The Lord's Prayer." The recessional was "Horn Pipe."
Altar flowers were pink snapdragons, porentino mini-carnations, white stargazer lilies, Queen Anne's lace, bear grass and sprengeri.
The bride, escorted by her father, was attired in a tailored gown of Italian satin with a princess line detailed with French alencon lace. The fitted bodice was covered with iridescent sequins and pearls, and featured a deep V-back. The gown was fashioned with a semi-cathedral train with a lace border embellished with iridescent sequins and pearls. The headpiece was a headband richly beaded with iridescent sequins and pearls. It held a two-tiered, shoulder-length veil of illusion, edged with pearls.
The bride carried a cresent-shaped bouquet featuring stargazer lilies, white roses and trailing ivy, and a handkerchief that had been her christening bonnet made by Susan Mohler.
Heidi Hemry of Denver, Colo., served her sister as matron of honor. She wore a tea-length, A-line dress of burgundy faille. The sleeveless dress was accented in the back with a bow. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses and white stargazer lilies, accented with bear grass, tree fern and Queen Anne's lace.
Bridesmaids were Sharon Naukam of Carrollton, Texas, and Robyn Klee of Crofton, Md. Each was attired identically to the matron of honor and carried similar bouquets. The attendants also wore gold and pearl earrings, a gift from the bride.
Readers for the Old and New Testament lessons were Tom Hemry of Denver, brother-in-law of the bride, and Don Lambring, father of the bride.
Serving as best man was Tyler Wilson, brother of the bridegroom, Fort Collins, Colo. Groomsmen were Bob Bond of Broomfield, Colo., and Dave Boye of Winter Park, Colo.
Ushers were Jon Nolting, Winter Park, Colo.; Mike Childers, Fort Collins, Colo., and Mark Pearson, Broomfield, Colo.
The bridegroom was attired in a black tuxedo with tails, white shirt and vest and white tie. The men in the wedding party wore black tuxedos, black and white patterned vests and black ties.
Attending the guest book were Jenny Young and Katrina Gunn, both of Kansas City, Mo. Sheri Whiting of Greenwood Village, Colo., distributed programs.
A reception at the Ponca City Country Club followed the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Grace Wilson, sister-in-law of the bride; Stephanie Jaouen, Littleton, Colo.; Sheri Whiting, Greenwood Village, Colo., and Natasha Baez, Fort Collins, Colo.
Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Gates, grandparents of the bridegroom, Parker, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Burrows, Khyla and Rylee, Winter Park; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nolting, Josh Nolting, Littleton, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jason Chaffee, Highland Ranch, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Jaouen, Greeley, Colo.; Steve Jaouen, Fort Collins, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eakins, Castle Rock, Colo..
Also Kevin Mohler, Tempe, Ariz.; Jason Mohler, Norman; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Pape, Bonnor Springs, Kan.; Mrs. Lori Smith, Jackson, Miss.; Mrs. Shannon Gammon, Lee's Summit, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gorske, Dallas; Nikki Weisenborn, Mission, Kan.; Leslie Gibbs, Broken Arrow; Meredith Horning, Pittsburg, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lambring, Bartlesville; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ward and Chase, Claremore; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Whaley, Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cruthers, Lafayette, Colo.
The couple left for a wedding trip to the San Juan Islands. They are now at home in Winter Park, Colo. The bride is employed at the Competition Center at Winter Park Recreation Association. The bridegroom is an age class coordinator for the Alpine Race Team in Winter Park.

Class of '42 Shows School Spirit

PLACING GRANITE TILES around the red oak tree and benches previously provided by the Ponca City High School Class of 1942 are committee members, (front, from left), Avis Hauser, Marian Gibson, Leroy V. Peters, (back, l-r), Oweta Dagg, Jack Keathly, Elizabeth Beman, Shirley A. Webster and Arliss Moses. Other committee members, not pictured, are John McAbee, Wallace Officer, and Colleen Cooper. The class raised $10,000 for the project, which will feature the names of all 325 class members and class officers, with special tiles dedicated to those who died in World War II. Assisting with the project are Dane and Nancy Pryse of Pryse Monument, Chitwood Concrete, Moses Construction, Keathly Nursery and Don Irons. The project is expected to be completed Tuesday. (News Photo by Gretchen Kelle)

Dr. Gravens Slated as AARP Speaker
Dr. Alma L. Gravens, Silver Haired Senate District 7-1, will be guest speaker at the American Association Retired Persons, Chapter 432, meeting Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, ann-ounced Ruby Cavanaugh, president. Her topic will be "After Retirement."
Dr. Graven, retired psychotherapist at Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center in Ponca City, also worked as the geriatric coordinator. She joined the Kay County Guidance Center in 1967 at the request of Dr. Edwin Fair, founder and former director of what is now the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center. She retired March 31, 1995.
Dr. Graven received her master's degree from Oklahoma State University in 1966, and was employed in the Blackwell School System as teacher and school counselor. She entered the Doctoral Program at OSU in 1963.
Dr. Gravens became a full-time employee in the Education Department at the Center in 1968. She served as educational psychologist for Grant and Kay County Schools.
She received her Ph.D. in 1969 after making the President's Honor Roll several times. She became an adult psychotherapist at the Center in 1976, and continued with post graduate work in clinical psychology from 1972 -1975.
During those years, she held several positions at the Center and was co-therapist for an alcohol group in Ponca City and Tonkawa with the Late Dr. Thomas Foster, and served as a consultant to Chilocco Indian Schools. She was also a part-time teacher in the Psychology Department at Northern Oklahoma College.
Dr. Graven was named director of case management and day treatment services at Edwin Fair Center in 1984, and developed the programs in Pawhuska and in Stillwater.
Dr. Graven, who has served as a health coordinator for AARP, has plans to continue clinical work on a part-time basis, along with other interests.
Those planning to have lunch at the Center prior to the meeting are to make reservations early and, if transportation is needed, to call the Center at 767-1620. Guests are always welcome at AARP meetings, and prospective members are urged to attend.

Volunteers Honored For Helping Others

RSVP VOLUNTEERS honored for donating over 500 hours of service during the past year are Norma and Wallace Hoyle, Clara Wilhelm and Joe Hoyle. The volunteers were honored at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Awards Luncheon Tuesday.DORIS FIELDS, (right), is congratulated by Deanne Faw Faw, RSVP director, on being named RSVP Volunteer of the Year. The presentation was made at the annual Awards Banquet at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Surprise guests at the event were members of Mrs. Fields' family.

Guthrie Church Is Setting For DuBois-Beman Vows

Sharon Marie DuBois and Travis Hilton Beman were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at 7:45 p.m. July 2 at the United Pentecostal Church in Guthrie. The Rev. Wayne Chennault and the Rev. William Monden officiated.
The mother of the bride is the late Della DuBois of Guthrie. Parents of the bridegroom are Phil and Sharon Beman of Guthrie. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Hilton and Lois Baker and Alice Beman, all of Ponca City, and the late Clair Beman.
Presiding at the guest book was one of the bride's brothers, Leslie DuBois. Linda Shahan served as organist. Candlelighter was Machell Fox.
A cousin of the bride, Jason Reece, served as soloist. He sang two selections: "If You Ever Loved Me" and "The Dance."
Serving the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Kim DuBois. Bridesmaid was Sherri Adair.
Buster Woods served as best man. Groomsman was Vernon Wash. Ushers were Bobbie and Timmy DuBois, nephews of the bride, and Brian Newby.
Flower girls were Crystal and Shandale DuBois, daughters of the bride, and Lakisha DuBois, niece of the bride.
Acting as the family's representative, the bride was given in marriage by her eldest brother, Donnie DuBois.
The bride wore a floor-length, white lace and satin wedding gown. She also wore a pair of her mother's earrings, and a heart-shaped necklace. In her shoe, she carried an 1863 Indian head penny, a gift from her bridesmaid. The bride's cascade bouquet, in colors of peach and white, was accented with ivy and ribbon streamers.
The highlight of the ceremony was the Bible Signing, which is a pledge of the bride and groom to read, study and live by the teachings of the New Testament of the Holy Bible. Stephen DuBois, nephew of the bride, served as Bible bearer. The Bible used was a Christmas gift to the bridegroom from his aunt and uncle, Ingir and Mac Beman of Grand Junction, Colo.
A reception was held in the home of the bridegroom's parents, where the bride's colors of peach and white were continued throughout the home, as they had been at the church. A buffet was served to approximately 60 guests.
Marlene Porter, aunt of the bridegroom, and Bambi Jenkins, cousin of the bridegroom, were servers at the reception. Chris Ross and Steven Schuster took pictures and ran the video camera at both locations.
The evening's celebration ended with the blowing of wedding bubbles into a sky lit by a full moon. The couple will make their home in Guthrie.

Ponca City Ceremony Joins Miss Martin, Steven Stobbe

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stobbe have established a home in Stillwater after a wedding trip to Dallas. Parents of the newlyweds are Gary and Janet Martin and Gary and Alvie Miles, all of Ponca City, and John and Barbara Stobbe of Shawnee.
The former Wendy Martin and Steven Stobbe were wed in a recent 6 p.m. ceremony at First Christian Church. The Rev. Chuck Hyer officiated at the double ring vows.
Gina Williams sang "I Will Be Here" and "The Lord's Prayer."
The bride, escorted by her father, Gary Martin, wore a gown of white French satin. The gown, lavishly adorned with clear sequins and seed pearls, was fashioned with short, off-the-shoulder, puffed sleeves and a V-neckline. The fitted bodice extended to a Basque waistline and full skirt. Alencon lace edged the cathedral-length train and skirt hemline. The shoulder-length veil, designed by Janet Martin, was held by a headband of white satin adorned with pearls. Matching pearls edged the veil.
The bride carried a bouquet of four butterfly orchids and white roses, with stephanotis and lemon leaf vine.
Gina Williams served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Keri Shouse, Mandi Hayworth, Jenny Garrett, Amy Hutchins, and Melissa Miles.
Each wore a gown created by the bride's aunt, Joveda Neal. The berry dresses featured sweetheart necklines and full-length skirts. Each attended carried a calla lily accented with white satin ribbons.
Taylor Stobbe served as flower girl, and Jeremy Miles was ring bearer.
Serving the bridegroom as best man was Darrin Garrison. Groomsmen were Jeff McVay, Jimmy Cornwell, Ryan Clynch, Bryant Craig and Todd Andrews.
Seating the guests were Matt Johnson, Matt Whitacre, John Stobbe and Scott Stobbe. Candlelighters were Luke and Jason Miles.
Presiding at the guest registry were Alison Hume, Amber Woods, and Cinnamon Halbert.
A reception at the Marland Mansion followed the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Sheila Montgomery, Connie Pardee, Terri Heyer and Nancy Hunt.
Special guests included Dan and Linda Stobbe, and Homer and Jacque Wilkinson.
The bride is employed as life skills coordinator at the Century Center in Dallas, and the bridegroom is a dental lab technician.

Garrett, Smith Exchange Vows in Arkansas Chapel

A small wedding ceremony in an outdoor chapel surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arkansas Hills and wildlife united Jeannie L. Garrett and Charles D. Smith in marriage. Mr. Smith, of Ponca City, and Ms. Garrett, of Wynnewod, Okla. , exchanged vows July 18 in the Arkansas wilderness near Eureka Springs.
The bridegroom is the father of Michael D. Smith of Grandview, Mo., and son of the late George and Eva Smith. He is retired after more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Smith served during the Korean War and a year in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of 1968.
The bride is the mother of Ginger Prater, Debie Barnes and Scott Garrett, all of Elmore City, Okla, and is the daughter of Doris Blevins, Pauls Valley, Okla., and the late Elvin Blevins. A Registered Nurse, with a degree in gerontology, she is a member of Phi Theta Kappa sorority. The bride is currently employed in the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center at Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
The couple have two grandchildren: Angella Smith of Grandview, Mo., and Devin Scott Prater of Elmore City, Okla.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith have established their home in rural southern Oklahoma near the Arbuckle Mountains on the Beau Cheval Ranch, located between Wynnewood and Elmore City. All friends are encouraged to visit.

Parents Need To Establish Back-To-School Routine

Staying up late, sleeping in and swimming are a few activities children all across Oklahoma may have been experiencing this summer.
However, with the doors on the school building ready to open soon, parents need to start establishing a regular routine for their school-age children, said Mary Rhyne Kay County Extension Home Economist.
"Probably the hardest thing for parents to do is establish a bedtime for their school-age children," Rhyne said. "During the summer months children often play outdoors until dark. But getting enough rest plays an important role in the school time routine."
She advises parents not to abruptly end their children's late nights. Start putting children to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual about a week before school begins. After a few days make it a little earlier until the normal "school night" bedtime is reached.
"The age of the child depends on how much sleep he or she needs," Rhyne said. "Grade school children often need more sleep than middle school or junior high school children."
Studies have indicated a well-rested child is more capable of learning in the classroom than a child who has not gotten adequate sleep.
It may be difficult to get children to bed while it is still light outside. Parents need to explain the benefits of getting enough sleep and how that will help children make the most of their educational experiences.
"By setting rules and establishing routines early in life, children are more likely to carry on these abilities throughout their lifetime," she said.

Engagement Is Announced

Announcing the engagement of former Ponca Citian Brenda Lee Collins and Michael Howard Womack are her parents, Irl and Carol Collins of Tulsa. Parents of the future bridegroom are the late Howard and Marguerite Womack.
Grandparents of the bride-elect are V.T. Hill of Ponca City and the late Geraldine Hill, and Richard and Velma Collins of Newkirk. The future bridegroom is the grandson of the late Charlie and Ruth Womack and the late Leo and Gertrude Redman.
Miss Collins, a graduate of Edmond Memorial High School, is employed as office manager with Dr. Trina Jones-Hylton in Oklahoma City.
Her fiance holds bachelor of science degrees from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. He is employed as territory manager with Bristol Myers Oncology in Oklahoma City.
A Sept. 7 wedding is planned at the Marland Mansion.

Therapist Slated as Speaker

The Kay County chapter of FEMALE (Formerly Employed Mothers At the Leading Edge) will meet Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the Ponca City Library. Martina Ritchhart, M.S., an outpatient psychotherapist with the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center in Stillwater, will address the group on "Stress Management." The public is invited to attend.
The group met July 25. The discussion topic was "Personal Development: Setting Personal Goals." Two visitors were welcomed, Jody Gaydusek from Indiana and Amanda Howard from England, both new to the Ponca City area.
FEMALE is a national non-profit chapter organization for women who have chosen to interrupt their careers in order to raise their children themselves. Interested mothers are invited to attend any meeting, and may visit two meetings before making the commitment of becoming a dues-paying member. Any questions may be directed to local chapter leader Laurie Hoddy, 762-0216.

Craig, Nolan To Wed Aug. 8

David and Darlene Craig of Collinsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Lynn Craig, and Marcus Wayne Nolan, son of Bobby Nolan and Janet Fansler of Ponca City.
The bride-to-be, a graduate of Collinsville High School, attends Tulsa Junior College. She is employed at Wal-Mart in Owasso.
Her fiance, a graduate of Ponca City High School, is a 1993 graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He is employed as assistant manager with Quik Trip Corporation in Tulsa.
The couple will wed Aug. 8 at Tarp Chapel and Gardens in Broken Arrow.

Couple Plan November Vows

Mr. and Mrs. Danny McKinnis of Ponca City announce the engagement of their daughter, Marsha Gail McKinnis, to Chad Matthew Blew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blew of Ponca City.
Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reames of Blackwell, and Mr. and Mrs. D.H. McKinnis of Hulbert, Okla.
Miss McKinnis is a Ponca City High School graduate. She received a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University in May. Her degree was in family relations and child development. She is currently the child advocate for Stillwater Domestic Violence Services.
The prospective bridegroom's grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Charles Benson of Cherokee, Okla., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Blew. A graduate of Ponca City High School, the future bridegroom received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, with a sociology minor, from OSU in 1994. He is currently the social services worker at Community Action in Stillwater.
The couple will be joined in marriage at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at Woodlands Christian Church.

Graham, Nelson Betrothed

Paula Marie Graham and Matthew Shane Nelson will exchange vows of marriage Sept. 7 at Second Baptist Church. Announcing the couple's engagement and approaching marriage are her parents, John P. and Laura Graham, 408 South Birch. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Everett and Linda Nelson of Morrison, Okla.
Grandparents of the bride-elect are the Rev. Paul and Jerri Graham and Alvin and Mary Boor, all of Ponca City. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Fred (Helen) Hoddy, also of Ponca City. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones of Morrison, and Lydia Nelson of Ponca City and the late Oscar Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Filbert of Morrison are his great-grandparents.
Miss Graham, a 1994 graduate of Ponca City High School, is employed with Sykes. The future bridegroom, a 1991 graduate of Ponca City High School, is employed with Apple Cart Catering.

Wheatheart Menu

Here is the menu for the Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Ponca City, Aug. 5-9. For transportation or reservations, call 767-1620 in Ponca City. Menu is subject to change.
Monday
Hamburger with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, baked beans, and peanut butter cookie or lemon bars.
Tuesday
Roast turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, whole wheat roll, and fresh fruit in season.
Wednesday
Frito Chili Pie, tossed salad, w/tomato, cherry muffins or cinnamon roll, and applesauce gelatin.
Thursday
Chicken pot pie, Perfection Salad, biscuit, and chilled apricots.
Friday
Fish crispies w/tartar sauce, cheese fries, buttered carrots, cornbread, and ambrosia fruit.

Rhoades, Fair Are Engaged

The engagement of Andrea Nichole Rhoades and Delbert William Fair is being announced by her parents, James E. and Karen Rhoades of Marland. Parents of the future bridegroom are Beverly and Delbert Fair Jr., 520 North Thirteenth Street. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Mrs. W.D. (Frances) Rhoades of Marland, and the late W.D. Rhoades, Freda Studer of Ponca City, and Clyde Hodges, also of Ponca City. Grandparents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Fair Sr. of Ponca City and Mrs. Ed Snyder of Ponca City and the late Ed Snyder.
The couple have selected an Aug. 24 wedding date. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. at Community Christian Church. An open invitation is extended to all friends and relatives.
The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Frontier High School and Meridian Technology Center. She is employed at United Supermarket.
The prospective bridegroom, a 1994 graduate of Ponca City High School, is a 1995 Emergency Medical Technician graduate of Pioneer Technology Center. He is employed with Air System Components.

50th Anniversary Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dickerson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 10. A later celebration is planned.
Mr. Dickerson and the former Mable West were wed Aug. 10, 1946, in Lincoln, Neb. Both attended the University of Nebraska. Mr. Dickerson flew Navy dive bombers from 1943-46. The couple later lived in Denver before moving to Ponca City. Mr. Dickerson worked with Conoco Oil Company for 35 years. He retired in 1985. Mrs. Dickerson worked for Pioneer Bank and Trust for 20 years, retiring in 1988.
Their children are James and Pam Dickerson of Houston, and Joe and Sandra Dickerson of Ponca City. Joe is currently working in Denver, Colo. The Dickersons have six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Little News

Joseph and Stacey Morton of Ponca City announce the birth of a daughter, Paige Nicole Morton, at 3:12 p.m., June 29, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Don and Sharon Walton of Tonkawa and the late Marvin Womack. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Mary Morton of Blackwell.

Brent and Stephanie Gault of Torrance, Calif., announce the birth of their first child, a son, Mitchell Alexander Gault, at 8:36 a.m., July 18, 1996, in Torrance. He weighed 10 pounds and 10 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are John and Lilly Wee of Singapore. Paternal grandparents are Howard and Vicki Gault, 2504 Coppercreek Circle.

Anniversary Party Planned

Charles and Billie Houser will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 11 with a reception at First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. All friends and relatives are invited to attend between 2 and 4 p.m.
Hosting the reception will be the couple's children and grandchildren: Steve and Cathy Houser, Buffy, Kent and Kelli; Ed and Mary Harris, Becky and Jacob, all of Newkirk; and Brandon and Julie Adams of Edmond.
Charles Houser and the former Billie Ruth McClure were married Aug. 8, 1946, in the First United Methodist Church of Newkirk, with the Rev. W. I. Smith officiating. They both grew up in the Morrison area.
Mr. Houser served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific Theater. In 1946, he came to Newkirk to help his father and brothers establish the Houser Hardware and Supply Company, which is now owned and operated by their son, Steve Houser,
Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Houser worked for the First National Bank in Perry. She also worked for Albright Title and Trust Company, and retired from Houser Hardware, having been bookkeeper for approximately 30 years.
The pleasure of visiting with friends and relatives is the only gift the Housers wish to receive on their special day.

Whites Are Wed 50 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Fred White, 2045 North Fourth Street, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 10 with a family dinner.
Fred White and the former Martina Gwinn were married in Arkansas City Aug. 7, 1946. Mr. White is the son of the late John Henry and Elsie White. Mrs. White is the daughter of the late Robert and Martha Gwinn.
Mr. White retired from Guy's Foods and works part-time for Buy For Less. Mrs. White is retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. They are members of Second Baptist Church.
The Whites have two children; a son, John, and his wife, Susan, of Sand Springs; and a daughter, Karen, and her husband, Gary Long, of Ponca City. They have five grandchildren: Shara and Kara Long and Tressa, and Megan and Brian White.

Reception To Honor Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Sparks, 1617 Princeton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at Goodrich Memorial United Methodist Church, 221 West Hayes, Norman. Hosts for the celebration will be their children: Gene and Sharon Sparks, Stan Sparks, and Steve and Ada Sparks.
Mr. Sparks and the former Dixie Pearl Rollins were married Aug. 8, 1946, in Ponca City. They made their first home in Stillwater and later lived in Ponca City. They have resided in their present home for 26 years.
Mr. Sparks was an engineer for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1982. The couple are affiliated with Asbury United Methodist Church in Ponca City. They have six grandchildren.

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Business Women's Association, Chapter board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday at the home of Johnnie Wilda.

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

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Williamsburg Parlor, First Baptist Church. Sherry Kincaid, R.N., will be guest speaker. Those with Fibromyalgia and their families are invited. For information, call Vivian, 765-8871.

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

Chapter FN of P.E.O., 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the home of Susan Atteberry, 2105 Ashley Place. Reports on Cottey and Constitution.

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

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

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

Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY
Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church, 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Ann Salmons will give the lesson, "The Joy in Our Future." Fran Mathews, the blessing, and Frances Waldron, the devotion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY
Adult Handicapped Club, 7 p.m. Friday, south side of Conoco Clubhouse. The club will plan programs for the rest of the summer. Refreshments will be finger foods and salad. Van will start picking up passengers at 6 p.m. Anyone wanting a ride may call Fay Cook, president, 765-8049.

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

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

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

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

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

Family Living Deadlines
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SPORTS

All-State PC Stars Brighter

BY FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
EDMOND - Ponca City's Kevin LaRue and Tejuan Lockett were two of the bright spots for the East All-State football team that were shutout by West, 26-0, in the traditional end to All-State Week here Friday night.
Bogged down in bad field position most of the night, the East never really got anything going and made too many mistakes that West was able to capitalize on. West turned two early East miscues, a short punt and an interception, into touchdowns and a 14-0 lead in the first four minutes of the game. Two fumbles led to West scores in the second half.
But Lockett and LaRue were standouts on a bad night, that saw the game end under threatening weather.
For a late replacement for East, Lockett saw a lot of action, playing every down on defense at cornerback - a position he never played in his high school career - and about three quarters of the snaps on offense as a wide receiver.
The statistics belay the kind of night the former Wildcats had. Lockett was credited with two knocked down passes and had two tackles. But he so smothered his receivers that the West quarterbacks were able to complete only one of six passes thrown to his side of the field.
On offense, Lockett had one reception for eight yards.
"The coaches told me when I got here I would play both ways and see a lot of action. It was fun," Lockett said before hurrying off the field at the end of the game amid lightning flashes.
"I was disappointed they didn't throw more to Tejuan," Po-Hi coach Rick Sodowsky said. "But part of that was because the quarterbacks were under pressure and I think they made some bad choices on some of their passes."
LaRue, a first-team pick on defense, played nose guard. The 6-2, 215-pounder was the smallest player on the line of scrimmage, but was credited with four tackles, two unassisted.
"I thought he was in on a lot more tackles than that," Sodowsky said.
"But I proud of both of them. They did a good job and played hard."
Both managed to impress their college coaches-to-be. LaRue is headed to Missouri Southern in Joplin, where he is scheduled to be a defensive end.
Lockett will be at Northeast Oklahoma in Miami, where he will be a wide receiver.
Despite the lack of impressive stats, LaRue was instrumental in helping East shut down the imposing list of West running backs. West gained just 98 yard rushing. Kevin Isham of Frederick and Gary Manuel of Snyder of Snyder each had 17 yards on the night to be the leading rushers.
But West quarterbacks Jake Boyer of Westmoore and Brett Manning of Lawton MacArthur were able to exploit the weakened East secondary.
Boyer was 9-of-16 for 116 yards and two touchdowns while Manning was 2-of-3 for 12 yards.
Boyer threw 31-yards to Mike Woods of Del City for the first score following a short East punt. Manning scored a minute later from a yard out, following a interception by Rodney Rideau of Midwest City of a Brian Presley (Jenks) pass.
Two fumble recoveries in the second half led to a one-yard plunge by Boyer in the third quarter and a five-yard pass from Boyer to Rideau in the fourth.
"Our defense was keyed on stopping the run," LaRue said. "After all they had the three top running backs in the state. When they came out throwing, it caught us off guard.
"Also when the selected the All-State team, they only picked one defense back, when we needed three of four."
That could change next year, according to Sodowsky. He reported the football coaches association has recommended that the coaches picked to coach the All-Star team be able to select the players.

PC Riders Make Best of Efforts

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
"I had to try to make the best of it," Ponca City's Benjamin Thompson said after an up and down three days in the NMA National Motocross Championships that ended Saturday at the Ponca City Ambuc Track.
Thompson was talking about the poor starts he got in his two finals late Saturday that left him in the middle of the field in the 125cc Stock and Modified Novice divisions.
That was the not-so-good news. The good news was that Thompson was in the finals of those two crowded divisions at all.
"This is the first time I've been in the runoffs in the three years I've been here," Thompson enthused.
He finished 13th and 14th in his two motos of the 125 stock class but the poor start in the finals left him 26th over all. He fared better in the modified event, qualifying 11th and winding up 19th overall.
Thompson's mixed feelings about the motocross championships were probably felt by all of the Ponca City riders.
The best finish for the locals came Scott Morgan, who was fourth in the Plus 30 Non-Pro Class. John Gilland was sixth in that same event.
Justin Wohletz, batting in the tough world of pro riders, was ninth in the 250cc Stock Pro and 10th in the Modified event.
Chuck Diebold was 17th and 19th in the 125 Modified and Stock Intermediate classes, respectively.
Michael Duran was 11th in the Junior Cycle Modified (9-11 years of age) while finishing 23rd in the Stock category.
Shane Gray placed 18th in the Pee Wee Modified division.
After the heat of battle, the Poncans seemed more comfortable with their performances against the best young riders in the nation.
Even Diebold, bitterly disappointed in his first attempts on Thursday, was more philosophical Saturday.
"At least I finished in the middle of the pack in my first year in the intermediate class," he said. "That's not bad."
But there were lots of winners taking to the stage at the Hutchins Memorial for the award presentation Saturday night. Even a couple of triple winners.
Charley Bogard of Grand Prairie, Texas was the top pro riders, winning the 125cc Stock and Modified Pro as well as the 250 Stock Pro titles.
Justin Buckelew led the 80cc riders, winning the Stock and Modified titles and then capping it with the Super Mini crown.
But those top riders better look out for up-and-coming Mike Alessi of Simi Valley, Calif. who swept the Pee-Wee (age 7 and 8) Stock and Modified classes and then won the new Super Pee Wee title.
Ryan Petty of Houston doubled his pleasure, winning both the 250 Stock and Modified Novice trophies.
Shane Best of Oxnard, Calif., was also a double winner, taking the 80 Stock and Modified (age 11 and under).
The 80 (12-13) Stock and Modified champ was Brandon Jesseman of Fombel, Penn.
One championship will remain in the state.
Jacob Martin of Edmond won the 125cc Modified Intermediate class.

Newman Has PCCC Club Lead With 69

Bruce Newman fired a three-under-par 69 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Ponca City Country Club Men's Club Championship.
Despite the low score Saturday. Newman was anywhere by safe with four players within five strokes of him. Jim Self and John Flegler each had two-under 70s, Dale Chapman was at even par and Casey Orr was at 74.
Glen Hoecker posted a 77 to take a one-stroke lead over Gordon Holland in President's flight.
Joe Nimmo, in First Flight, also had a one-shot margin over Keni Ray after posting a 78 Saturday. Enloe Baumert was one more stroke back.
Dick Bell, Duane Stebens and John Brown were all tied at 80 for the lead in Second Flight.
R.A. Rogers had an 84 to lead Third Flight over Don Stephens by a stroke.
Paul Hadley topped Fourth Flight with a 91, one stroke in front of Jeff Stekly.

Football Meeting To Start

Football is just around the corner as Ponca City plays start reporting in next week.
The ninth graders are the first to meet, Tuesday at 6 p.m., in the Freshmen Dressing Room in the southeast corner of Sullins Stadium to check out equipment.
The freshmen meet again Aug. 12 for a team meeting and the practice schedule will be posted at that time.
The high schoolers are to meet on Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Football Dressing Room.
The seniors will meet and check out equipment at 1:45 p.m. The juniors meet at 3 and the sophomores at 4:15.
The eighth grader will meet Aug. 12 at 8:30 a.m. in the Middle School (West) Dressing Room to check out helmets and receive practice schedules.
The high school players meet Aug. 12 at Sullins Stadium at 6 p.m. and a parents' meeting will be at 7.
The first day of practice is Tuesday, Aug, 13, starting at 8 a.m.
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The two Wildcat scrimmage games will both be out of town this year, according to head coach Rick Sodowsky.
The Cats will play at Choctaw on Aug. 23 and Westmore at the Moore High School field on Aug. 29.
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Tickets for the Wildcat football games with a new-look schedule are now on sale. The Cats open the season at home Sept. 6 against Tulsa East Central. They are also at home Sept. 13 against Edmond North before the first road game at Tulsa Memorial.
The other home games are Sept. 27 against Stillwater, Oct 11 against Bartlesville and Oct. 25 against Sapulpa.
All of the varsity games start at 7:30 p.m.
Reserve seat tickets for the five home games are $25 and are available only at the Po-Hi Athletic Office in Robson Fieldhouse.
Season tickets are available at the Athletic Office, Play It Again Sports, Jock's Nitch, all school enrollment sites and at the first home game. They are $15 for adults, $12 for secondary students and $10 for elementary students.
The ticket prices for each home game at the gate is $4.

Getting Fouled

J.W. BUXTON of Frontier, left, is fouled as he drives to the basket against Keyes' Richard Whitfield, a 6-9 Northern Oklahoma College recruit, during the Small School All-State Basketball Game Thursday night at UCO's Hamilton Fieldhouse. Buxton scored six points in the East's 85-76 win. Whitfield was the West's second leading scorer with 14 points. He was 5 of 8 from the floor and 4-for-7 from the line. Two other NOC recruits also played in the game. Steven Lookout of Hominy added 15 points for the East and Medford's Kyle Dean scored 12 for the West. (News Photo by David Brown)

New 7th Grade Program Slated

Seventh Grade Football, which will replace school sponsored football for seventh grade students, will hold an informational meeting Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Middle School (West) football field.
This meeting is for all players and parents. For information, contact David Kinkaid (762-6314).

Outlaw Football

The Outlaw grade school tackle football program will hold sign-ups Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the OCAW Building, Franklin and Ponca Streets.
For information, call Debbie (762-2519) or David (762-5011)