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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday, August 22, 1996

LOCAL
Meador Indicted By Grand Jury For 'Meddling'
Peachtree Pie Festival Includes Excellent Music Entertainment
Chamber Notes
Cottle Running for Osage County Sheriff
WHO Foundation Honors Stevens For Fund Raiser
Mayor Andrews Named to OCOM
District Court
MEI Gets Approval For Lease Contract
OHP Troopers Siler, McBride Honored
Oil and Gas Report
PCTA Gives Support For Wild West Show

DEATHS
Ardis Tubbs
Clarence Barnard Davis

Services Pending
Bill Sharp
Mary Iola Crisp Fields

NEWS BRIEFS

SPORTS
Blackwell's Golden to Vie

LOCAL

Meador Indicted By Grand Jury For 'Meddling'

TULSA (AP) - Federal authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Ponca City man accused of meddling in a federal grand jury probe into activities of common law courts.
The warrant was issued Wednesday after Dan Meador failed to make a scheduled court appearance on charges of obstruction of justice and illegally communicating with a member of a grand jury.
The grand jury indicted Meador on Aug. 9, accusing him of obstructing justice by illegally filing a pleading on behalf of accused tax protesters, Kenny Moore, Colleen Moore and Wayne Gunwall.
U.S. Attorney Steve Lewis said the pleading attempted to give legal reasons why the three are not subject to prosecution in federal courts.
The indictment also charges that Meador twice wrote the foreman of the grand jury last November in an attempt to influence its investigations of the activities of common law courts.
Participants in common law courts often maintain federal courts have no jurisdiction over them.

Peachtree Pie Festival Includes Excellent Music Entertainment

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
In addition to delicious homemade peach pie and fresh "Johnny Popper" ice cream, citizens attending the Peachtree Pie Festival at 7 p.m. Saturday, will be treated to some excellent entertainment.
Scheduled for the fun evening in the park is the music of The Long Shot Gang and some vocals by local Po-Hi senior, Cara Kem.
The Long Shot Gang is made up of musicians from Ponca City, Blackwell and Perry, who have played in the area for more than 45 years. Don Long, leader of the group, also plays drums; Hubert Porter sings and plays fiddle; Tom Suggs is the steel guitarist; Bernice Schieffer plays piano and sings; Lawrence Hillhouse is lead guitarist; Bob Voight is also a vocalist and plays rhythm guitar; Emory Wells is bass guitarist; and Joe Solario plays saxophone. The band will be playing western swing and big band era music.
Joining the band for some vocals will be Cara Kem, who has just returned from 3-a-day summer performances at Opryland in Nashville. Cara, a senior at Po-Hi this year, was the youngest singer-dancer in the main summer stage show at Opryland.
Performing on stage since she can remember, Cara has also had an interest in song writing since early childhood. Although she has not actively pursued a career in songwriting she was auditioned and invited to record one of her own songs in Oklahoma City and has worked on a gospel song with Keith Thibodeaux, (formerly Little Ricky on the "I Love Lucy Show"). Thibodeaux is interested in using the song for Ballet Magnificat, his wife's professional Christian Ballet Company.
Cara sang with some of Nashville's top musicians at "Nashville Nightlife" while working at Opryland this summer, and also interviewed at Belmont University for possible attendance at their top-rated music business school. She is interested in all she can about the music business.
Cara is glad to be home from the hard work of the summer performances and said of her Saturday performance with The Long Shot Gang, "I feel fortunate to work with a good local band because it will help give me experience and will be a lot of fun." Cara also expressed her delight in being invited to use her talents to help the Peachtree Landing project.

Chamber Notes

By APRIL JOHNSON KINZIE
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Ponca City Class of 1997
The Leadership Ponca City Class of 1997 will meet for the first time on Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. in the Fourth Street Clubhouse. This will be an orientation session for the class members, geared toward getting to know each other. Later that evening, a formal introductory reception will be held at the Ponca City Country Club Ballroom beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The LPC Tri-chair organizers for this year are Karen Dean, Randol Marzuola and Pat Morris. They have put in many hours preparing the course for this year, as well as selecting this year's class.
The Leadership Ponca City Class of 1997, a diverse and talented group, includes Russ Allen, Ponca City Public Schools; Karen Banta, Smith International; Steve Boone, Security Title; Steve Crank, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission; Randy Empting, Ponca City Police Department; Kevin Karpe, Bank IV; Eric Kurtz, Pioneer Bank and Trust; Holly LaBossiere, Ponca City Library; Mike Morris, Conoco; Steve Morrison, Conoco; Sandy Murphy-Driggers, Conoco; Lori Nuzum, First National Bank and Trust; James Roland, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company; Helene Schwartz, United Way of Ponca City; Lisa Tate, Kay County District Attorney's Office, and Tana Wilson, City of Ponca City,
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday to honor the Smith Plumbing Company's remodeling at 509 North First. You are cordially invited to attend.
Thank You!
The Chamber of Commerce would like to give a big round of applause to the sponsors of the Centennial Celebration that was held at the Marland Mansion on Aug. 10. They are: A + Printing, First National Bank and Trust, Boatman's/Bank IV, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Conoco, Inc., Bowker Ford, Bowker Auto Mall, Smith International, Wells Plumbing, The Ponca City News, Lindsay Manufacturing, Lowe's Home Center's Inc., Cornerstone Restaurants, Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Stolhand Heat and Air Conditioning, United Supermarkets, Albertsons Supermarket, Thorn Apple Valley, Leach Paper, Buy for Less, and Head Country Bar-B-Q.
Thank you for your support. You made it all possible.

Cottle Running for Osage County Sheriff

Russell E. Cottle is a Democratic candidate for Osage County Sheriff.
Cottle has announced that he is no longer employed as a deputy sheriff in Osage County so that he can concentrate on the campaign. He has chosen Tom Gilliland to be his under sheriff.
Cottle was raised in the Shidler area, the son of Bob Cottle of Deming, N.M., and Bonnie Cottle of Shidler. The oldest of four children, he graduated from Shidler High School in 1966. Following a year of college at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, he entered the Marine Corps in May 1967, serving until March 197O. He spent 13 months in Vietnam with the First Armored Amphibian Company, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, leaving the Corps with the rank of sergeant (E-5).
After leaving the Corps, Russell began working on a college degree at Central State University in Edmond. Working for the CSU/Edmond Police Departments started out as a "get through college" job that turned into a life-long career.
In July 1981, after spending eight years with CSU/Edmond P.D. and receiving a bachelor's degree from CSU, Russell moved to Pawhuska and began working for the Osage County Sheriff's Department.
During the 15 years of his employment with the Osage County Sheriff's Department, he has worked in every position from jailer to under sheriff. The last four years, he also taught the D.A.R.E. program in county schools. During his tenure, he has written, received and administered $50,000 in D.A.R.E. grants and $45,000 in COPS grants.
During Cottle's 23 years in law enforcement, he has received over 600 hours of basic and specialized training. Also during this time, he received 14 letters and or certificates of commendation from various individuals and organizations, such as the U.S. Marshal's Service, FBI, BIA, Osage County DA's Office, the Department of Corrections, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the American Police Hall of Fame and others.
Among the organizations Russell belonged to during his tenure were the American Professional Police Investigators, Association of Oklahoma Narcotic Enforcers, Oklahoma D.A.R.E. Officers Association, Oklahoma Sheriff's and Peace Officer's Association, and Oklahoma Sheriffs Association. He remains on the Osage County Alternative Sentencing Committee, and on the Board of Directors of the Osage County Youth Services.
Russell held "deputy commissions" in Osage County, Kay County, the U.S. Marshal's Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Cottle is married to the former Metha Bruns of Pawnee, Okla. Metha is a cashier for Wal-Mart stores and a substitute teacher in the Pawhuska schools. They have three children: Sheri Lee (deceased); Erica Faith, a University of Central Oklahoma college sophomore, who lives in Guthrie; and Bobby Cottle, who recently graduated from Pawhuska High School with the class of 1996. They are members of the First Baptist Church in Pawhuska.
"I feel I can bring integrity, honesty and stability to the Sheriff's Department. I am willing to work with the other county officers and the public to address problems as they arise. I have served you as a deputy for 15 years and would appreciate you allowing me the opportunity to serve as your sheriff," Cottle said.

WHO Foundation Honors Stevens For Fund Raiser

Ponca Citian Renee Stevens, an independent skin care and image consultant with BeautiControl Cosmetics, was recently honored by the WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation for her outstanding community service with Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center's "Sock Hop" fund raiser.
The money awarded will be used to provide an eight-week summer day camp for children with disabilities.
Ms. Stevens donated 150 hours to the "Sock Hop" fund raiser, which raised $3,000 for the summer camp. Ms. Stevens, who serves on the charity's Board of Directors, has also contributed an additional 100 hours helping individuals with developmental disabilities in Kay County.
The WHO Foundation was established in 1933 to encourage women everywhere to help others through their own community service; support organizations dedicated to the needs of women and children; and educate people about critical health and education issues. The Foundation has donated more than $450,000 to various national and local charities since its inception.

Mayor Andrews Named to OCOM

OKLAHOMA CITY - Mayor Marilyn Andrews has been named a member of the Oklahoma Conference of mayors, according to OCOM President Don Willis, mayor of Bethany.
"Today's successful mayor must stay apprised regarding a multitude of issues affecting cities and towns," said Willis. "In order to be effective in his or her community, today's mayor must be aware of the impact of outside forces upon their city or town. Today's mayor must employ a more panoramic viewpoint - one which keeps a watchful eye on activities at both state and federal government levels while keeping the needs and goals of their own city or town in focus," he stated.
Andrews joins a lengthy list of other community leaders who, through the conference, work to better their own communities as well as improve the conditions facing cities and towns throughout the state and nation.
The Oklahoma Conference of Mayors was formed in 1991 as a bipartisan organization to represent the concerns and views of the body of the state's mayors. OCOM provides a vehicle for the development and implementation of programs of multi-jurisdictional cooperation between cities and towns designed to lessen the burden on local government.

District Court

Ponca City
Divorce Petitions
Kim A. McCallick vs. Edward J. McCallick.
Civil Proceedings
Donald E. Cales vs. Fairchild Well Service, Inc. Plaintiff seeking judgment for breach of contract and fraud.
Commerce Bank of Kansas City, N.A. vs. Jimmie P. Akers Jr. Plaintiff seeking judgment in the amount of $2,939.30.
Credit Bureau Services vs. Sandra K. Bonner. Plaintiff granted judgment in the amount of $35,71.11.
Credit Bureau Services vs. Stephen D. Bohon and Carrie Bohon. Plaintiff granted judgment in the amount of $2,647.84.
Bank IV Oklahoma vs. Terry L. Shoot, etal. Motion to confirm sale was sustained.
Donald Cales vs. Scott and Brenda Falkenbert. Plaintiff granted judgment in the sum of $10,624.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Larry Joe Moss, 27, and Shelly Gail Gorre, 24, both of Ponca City.
William Eugene McKee, 21, and Ashley Renee Treadway, 21, both of Ponca City.
Daryle DeWayne Voss, 28, and Sherri Renee Richardson, 27, both of Blackwell.
Eldorado Floyd Moore, legal, of Braman, and Ruby Lois Liles, legal, of Blackwell.
Beverage License
Mark Hilyard dba Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course, East Prospect Avenue, Ponca City.
Loyal Order of Moose No. 1031, 500 West Prospect Avenue, Ponca City.
Criminal Proceedings
First Appearance - Donald Edgar Walton Jr. of Tonkawa, charged with a felony count of failure to return rental property. The alleged incident occurred on Jan. 15. The matter is set for attorney status review on Sept. 4, at 1:30 p.m.
Preliminary Hearing - Michael Lee Cornwell of Ponca City, charged with a felony count of attempt to obtain cash by false and fraudulent means and deception. The alleged incident occurred on Feb. 11. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 6, at 1:30 p.m.
Court Continues - Carolyn Sue Hewitt aka Carolyn Sue Trent of Kansas City, Mo., charged with felony count of burglary of a vending machine after former conviction of two or more felonies. The alleged incident occurred on April 26. Court continued matter for plea on Oct. 2, at 9 a.m.
Matter Continued - Steven Clark Hewitt of Kansas City, Mo., charged with felony count of burglary of a vending machine after former conviction of two or more felonies. The alleged incident occurred on April 26. Court reset matter for plea on Oct. 2, at 9 a.m.
Hearing Rescheduled - Rodney Eugene Miller of Marland, charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, second offense felony, on count one. Count two is a misdemeanor charge of failure to carry insurance verification form. At the defendant's request, court was rescheduled for Sept. 18, at 2 p.m.
Formal Arraignment Set - Brian Stanley Piha of Ponca City, charged with felony count of lewd molestation. The alleged incident occurred between April 1 and May 13. Defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Formal arraignment is set for Sept. 5, at 1 p.m.
Preliminary Hearing Continued - Penny Dawn Klein of Ponca City, charged with felony count of assault and battery with a deadly weapon. The alleged incident of assault and battery occurred on May 27. The preliminary hearing was continued to Aug. 30.
Case Dismissed - Kevin N. Tate of Ponca City, charged with knowingly concealing stolen property. The case was dismissed.
Attorney Status Review - Jason Wade Williamson of Ponca City, charged with felony count of false pawn declaration. The alleged incident occurred on April 25. Court reset attorney status review for Sept. 4, at 1:30 p.m.
Case Dismissed - Scott Lee Staggs of Ponca City, charged as fugitive from justice. The alleged incident occurred on June 20. Due to the fact that defendant is in custody in another county, court ordered case dismissed.
Plea Docket Set - Coy Isaac Clifton of Ponca City, charged with felony count of false pawn declaration. The alleged incident occurred on Nov. 13, 1995. Matter set on the plea docket on Sept. 18, at 2 p.m.
Preliminary Hearing Set - Bruce G. Molina of Ponca City, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 15, 1995. Preliminary hearing was set for Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m.

MEI Gets Approval For Lease Contract

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
The lease contract between Monumental Enterprises, Inc. and Ponca City for the Marland Estate Conference Center and Hotel was unanimously approved by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners at a special session today.
City Manager Gary Martin addressed the board and confirmed that MEI hoped to take control of the center on Sept. 1. An inventory has been completed and the current staff will assist MEI to allow for a 30 day transitional period.
David F. Myers, chief executive officer of MEI, said, "We are happy with the contract and appreciate the opportunity. Personnel is the largest issue facing us now. We plan to interview everyone, but have not made the decision on who will stay."
The maintenance of the chill water system still needs to be addressed. Corrosion and sediments have built up in the system and must be cleared out. Myers stated that an environmentally acceptable chemical is available which will resolve the problem.
Additionally, Myers indicated that MEI intends to sign a contract with Applecart Catering on Friday. Sara Myers and Craig Myers also attended the meeting.
In Martin's report, he stated that questions had been raised about where the city came up with funds to repair damage done to the Public Works parking lot.
"Funds are not coming out of the Street Sales Tax," he verified. "Ten thousand dollars will come from the motor pool fund balance and $35,000 will come from solid waste."
The bid for repairs is $41,636, according to Martin.
Martin noted that the city maintains 169 miles of sewer, 250 miles of water mains, 700 hydrants, 172 miles of street, 977 intersections and 36 traffic signals. Also, of the 37 cellular phones used by city staff, none are being abused, according to Martin.

OHP Troopers Siler, McBride Honored

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
OKLAHOMA CITY - Two Blackwell Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers were honored for their outstanding 1995 drug interdiction efforts, according the OHP. They were honored at the Robert R. Lester Training Center of the Department of Public Safety Complex on Tuesday.
James Siler and James McBride were among the 12 Oklahoma troopers who conducted 170 interdictions which amounted to 23 percent of all OHP interdictions in 1995.
McBride intercepted 687 pounds of marijuana and over 5-1/2 pounds of cocaine. The street value of drugs and cash seized amounted to more than $2 million.
Siler captured 544 pounds of marijuana and in excess of 36 pounds of cocaine. The street value of drugs and cash seized totaled a little over $9 million.
"These two have consistently been our top criminal interdiction troopers," stated Lt. Leon Spencer. Since the first awards were made in 1992, McBride and Siler have received this honor, he noted.
The street value of drugs and cash seized by the 12 troopers totaled $79,294,741 accounting for 91 percent of the total amounts seized by the entire OHP. Statewide in 1995, the OHP seized 5,764 pounds of marijuana and 348 pounds of cocaine.
"Many of you have received plaques from previous interdiction recognition ceremonies and some are new faces this year," said Commissioner of Public Safety Bob A. Ricks. "The OHP recorded among the highest number of interdictions made by a law enforcement agency in the state in 1995 and we are proud of your efforts."
Troopers honored, in addition to McBride and Siler, were Barry Ross, George Lambert, Dennis Flowers, Billy McClure, James Fisher, Mike Plunkett, Mark Nelson, James Basinger, Paul Hill and Vernon Roland.
"You have gone beyond and above your role as troopers to provide a safer environment for the citizens of Oklahoma," said Col. Gene Lockwood, Chief of the Patrol.
An interdiction is usually the result of a routine traffic stop for a violation of law. Troopers who are successful in making interdictions, look beyond the traffic stop for illegal activities.
"In order to achieve the high number of interdictions made by these troopers, a substantial number of traffic stops were made," Lockwood continued. "Those stops were for the same types of violations which cause traffic collisions. So, the benefit is two-fold, taking drugs off of the streets and hopefully preventing a traffic collision, death or injury."

Oil and Gas Report

Three Sands Oil Inc. of Perry has plugged and abandoned an unsuccessful developmental well in Kay County's Northwest Mervine Field, 2.4 miles east of Newkirk.
The well was spudded on June 6 and drilled to total depth of 3,430 feet.
It was known as the No. 1 Larchey.
Section 29 - township 28p - range 3e-se-nw.

Gary Davis of Tonkawa has revealed plans to drill a total of three wells in Noble County's Tonkawa Field from one mile southeast to 2.2 miles south-southeast of Three Sands.
The wells will be known as the No. 3, No. 1 and No. 2 Davis.
All three carry permit for 1,400-ft. tests.
Section 2 - township 24p - range 1w-nw-se.
Section 14 - township 24p - range 1w-nw-nw.
Section 14 - township 24p - range 1w-ne-ne.

Drillsite has been staked for the No. 1 Harman, a 5,400-ft. developmental well in the South Gansel Field, Ponca City County.
The operation will be located four miles west-southwest of Perry.
Three Sands Oil Inc. of Perry is the operator.
Section 2 - township 20p - range 2w-nw-sw.

Three developmental wells are planned by Jones and Buck Development of Bartlesville in Osage County's Domes-Pond Creek, about 2.2 miles north to 2.4 miles north-northwest of Herd. The wells will be known as the Nos. 3, 4 and 5 Jones. They will seek production in the Wayside Sand, Mississippi Chat and Mississippi Chat Formations, respectively, with total depths projected to 1,300, 1,975 and 2,000 feet.
Section 22 - township 28 - range 10-ne.
Section 22 - township 28 - range 10-ne
Section 22 - township 28 - range 10-nw.

Coronado Petroleum Corp. of Oklahoma City has posted first production figures for a pair of new wells in Osage County, 17.7 and 17.8 miles west-southwest of Burbank.
The wells are designated as the No. 1-24 and No. 1-30 Coronado.
The No. 1-24 well showed ability to pump 22 barrels of oil per day plus 34,000 CF gas from the Mississippi Lime, while the No. 1-30 well pumped six barrels of oil daily plus 14,000 CFD from the Mississippi Chat. They bottomed at 4,166 and 4,155 feet, respectively.
Section 24 - township 25 - range 2-sw.
Section 30 - township 25 - range 3-sw.

PCTA Gives Support For Wild West Show

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
Ponca City Tourism Authority (PCTA) Wednesday authorized a $250 donation to the Rodeo Foundation to promote the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show to be held here on Sept. 14.
Making the pitch for the Rodeo Foundation were Brad Beaty and Chris Short. Plans are to promote the event as a family show. A parade is slated in the morning. Also that day is the Cherokee Strip Cook-off set at the Marland Mansion grounds from 11 a.m., to 3 p.m.
In other action the Authority approved an upgrade on the PCTA computers. This will allow networking with the City of Ponca City system. The PCTA is supported by a three percent sales tax and is under the city umbrella.
Denied was a request for paying telephone support for the major/minor ballplayers reunion to be held here Oct. 24-27.
Chairman David Zimmerman read letters of resignation from the board from Phyllis Montis, who has been transferred by Holiday Inn, and Karen Dean.
Missy Morland, coordinator, reported that an Oklahoma FAM tour is scheduled here for Sept. 26 and 27. The theme is "A Step Back in Time." Much of the tour will center on "Oil Barons and Legends."
The group will tour E.W. Marland's office and board room, the Poncan Theatre, dinner in the Marland Mansion Ballroom, Pioneer Woman Statue, breakfast at the Rose Stone Inn, Conoco Buy-Out area, and the Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park, Wentz Golf Course and Lake Ponca.
Kathy Adams said nine escorts are needed for "step on guides" for the FAM tour. She also reported on progress of the Tourism Authority Advisory Council.
Moreland reported that she has already booked 20 tours for the Festival of Angels, lighting tour in November and December.
The Discovery Oklahoma television program will be at Head Country Barbecue Friday for a taping session, Moreland told.
One of the signs telling the location of the visitor center at Fifth and Grand has been installed, Jan Prough reported. Several signs are planned. Morland told that she will be working with Boy Scouts and some senior groups to fill the brochure racks on a regular basis.
Zimmerman said he has been named as one of the members of the search team for a new Chamber of Commerce executive.
Hotel tax collected for 1995-96 fiscal year totaled $105,465. The fiscal year impact comparisons show 1995 had generated $4,454,348.

DEATHS

Ardis Tubbs

BLACKWELL - Ardis Tubbs, Blackwell resident, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 20, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 75.
The funeral will be held graveside at the Turon (Kan.) Cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Ardis Tubbs was born June 8, 1921, on a farm near Turon, Kan. She was married to Bowie Tubbs on Sept. 23, 1945. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1989.
Survivors include two sons, Ken Dye of Newkirk and Richard Tubbs of Moab, Utah; two daughters, Vicki Chase of Monroe, La., and Ann Meyers of Tonkawa; two sisters, Sybil Mathews of Abilene, Kan., and Vivian Foulk of Turon, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one grandson.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at the family home, 1409 South Main, in Blackwell.

Clarence Barnard Davis

Clarence Barnard Davis, Ponca City resident, died in Ponca City, Aug. 12, 1996. He was 77.
The funeral was held Aug. 16, in Laverne with the Rev. Bobby Smithson, Laverne First Christian Church, officiating. Local arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel and arrangements at Laverne were under the direction of Seeger Funeral Home.
Clarence "C.B." Davis was born Aug. 18, 1918, in Chandler, the son of Clarence Buell and Ola Mae Davis. He grew up and attended public schools in Chandler. Davis served with honors in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Theater with the 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Div., "E" Company.
On July 24, 1970, he was married to Barbara (Kinney) O'Hair of Laverne, where the couple made their first home. They moved to Enid in 1973 and after his retirement in 1993, moved to Ponca City.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home; one son, Clayton Bradley Davis of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Tanya Lea Davis of Albuquerque, N.M. and Jo Ann Dalton of San Antonio, Texas; three stepsons, Bill O'Hair of Elkhart, Kan., Richard O'Hair of Hydro, and Scott O'Hair of Ponca City; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

O. Brent LeRoy

O. Brent LeRoy, grandson of Bertha LeRoy of Ponca City, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 20, 1996, in the Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was 37.
A graveside service was held Aug. 21, at the Ponca Indian Cemetery with the Rev. George Miller, pastor of the Ponca Indian Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
O. Brent LeRoy was born April 12, 1959, the son of John LeRoy and Eloise Hudson. He graduated from a Dallas High School and later worked for the City of Dallas.
Survivors include his father, John LeRoy of Irving, Texas; mother, Eloise Hudson of Balch Springs, Texas; two sisters, Christina Williams of Arlington, Texas and Jolene Southers of Irving, Texas; his grandmother, Bertha LeRoy of Ponca City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services Pending

Bill Sharp

Bill Sharp, rural Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 82. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.

Funerals
Friday
Mary Iola Crisp Fields - Funeral to be held at 10 a.m. in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel, Ponca City. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.

NEWS BRIEFS

Free Public Dance Set - The County Line Music Players and the Country Music Makers will be playing for a public dance on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Blackwell Nutrition Center, 320 West Blackwell in Blackwell. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite cookies to share. Everyone is welcome.

Handicapped Club - The Adult Handicapped Club will meet Friday on the north side of the Conoco Clubhouse. The van will begin pickups at 6 p.m. Plans will be discussed for club meetings through December.

Arrested - An 18-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 1600 block of Clarke Street at 11:01 a.m. Wednesday for robbery by force, two counts of uttering a forged check, three counts of auto burglary, grand larceny and knowingly concealing stolen property.

Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism in the 1600 block of Pecan Road at 12:22 p.m. Wednesday.

Extra Patrol - A citizen contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 2:44 p.m. Wednesday to request extra patrol in the 1600 block of South Tenth Street due to vandalism.

Mail Stolen - A woman in the 2900 block of North Union Street went to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:23 p.m. Wednesday to report her mail stolen. An officer took a report.

Burglary - A man in the 1700 block of Riggs Drive contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 5:04 p.m. Wednesday to report his residence was broken into. An officer took a report.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old man at South First Street and South Avenue at 8:12 p.m. Wednesday for driving under suspension, expired tag and no insurance.

Bike Stolen - A woman in the 300 block of South Washington Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday that a bike was stolen. A report was taken.

In Custody - A Ponca City police officer took a 26-year-old man into custody at the police department at 10:29 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Fire - The Ponca City Fire Department extinguished a fire in the 2100 block of El Camino Street at 2:37 a.m. Thursday. An oil lamp was thrown into the bed of a truck, setting the bed liner on fire. A report was taken.

SPORTS

Blackwell's Golden to Vie
EDMOND - Blackwell's Wade Golden, assistant pro at the Municipal Golf Course, will vie against some of the top Oklahoma golfers, professional and amateur, in the Daily Oklahoman Open at Oak Tree starting Friday.

Golden was one of the 40 qualifiers to win a berth in the tournament which offers a $150,000 purse. The winner gets $27,000.

Golden fired a 69 in the qualifying round Tuesday. That was just five strokes back of the top qualifier. The field of 156 players start the 54-hole tournament Friday.

Golden is starting to have a history of doing well in qualifying for this tournament. He entered for the first time last year and qualified with a 67. He did not fare as well in the first two rounds last year, posting scores of 70 and 72 , missing the cut for the final round.

"He had some trouble with his putting," father Jim Golden, the head pro at Blackwell, explained of last year's failed attempt.
The younger Golden attended Grayson County College at Denison, Texas, and Oklahoma City University before becoming an assistant at The Trails.
He joined his father when Jim Golden moved to Blackwell from Lindsey.

Wade Golden has tried his luck on the satellite tours. He was No. 7 on the money winning list of the Midwest Tour last year. He has also entered a couple of Nike Tour events this year.
"We're very proud of him," Jim Golden said of his 26-year-old son. "He doing very well."

Ponca City's Bill Delaney just missed qualifying for the tournament. Delaney fired a 74 on Tuesday, but that was two strokes more that the cutoff score.

YMCA Includes 7th for Flag Ball
The YMCA of Ponca City will include seventh graders in its Flag Football program this fall.
The Y will be offering the third through sixth grade programs as in the past.
Registration forms will be available in all area elementary schools today. Registration for all grades will run through August 30. All games will be played on Saturdays beginning September 7 and ending October 12. All third and fourth graders will not be required to purchase contact equipment.