Local News and Sports

From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, August 26, 1996

LOCAL
Where To Vote Tuesday
Golden Villa Announces Food Program
Overpayment of Benefits May Reduce Tax Refund
District Court
Crowded Field Battling For County Sheriff Job

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
Alameda I. Guyer
Sadie Rebecca Mackie

Services Pending
C.L. Highfill

Funerals
Ruth Pitman Miller

FAMILY
Medical Authorization Form For Kids Should Be Updated

SPORTS
Lady Cat Softballers Struggle in Tourney
PC Volleyball Team Stays Perfect at 9-0
Finalists Set in PCCC Fourball

LOCAL

Where To Vote Tuesday

Polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday throughout Kay County for the state and county primary election.
Where to vote:
Kay County
Precinct Locations
Newkirk
001 First Christian Church, 301 West Ninth Street, Newkirk
002 Baptist Church, 220 West Seventh Street, Newkirk
Tonkawa
101 Tonkawa Library, 216 North Seventh, Tonkawa
103 Christian Church, 115 West Grand Avenue, Tonkawa
Blackwell
201 Youth Center, 131 East Ikerd, Blackwell
202 Freewill Baptist Church, 209 North Sixth, Blackwell
205 First Baptist Church, First and Bridge, Blackwell
210 Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell
Rural
400 Consolidated 106 School Building, northeast of Newkirk
401 Consolidated 106 School Building, northeast of Newkirk
402 Christ Church, south of Newkirk, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk
403 Christ Church, south of Newkirk, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk
404 Peckham Christian Church, Peckham
406 Braman High School Gym, Braman
409 St. John's Lutheran Church, northeast of Blackwell.
410 St. John's Lutheran Church, northeast of Blackwell.
411 Kildare School Building, Kildare
412 City Hall, Kaw City
413 Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth and Grand, Ponca City.
414 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
415 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
417 National Guard Armory, Tonkawa
419 Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand, Ponca City
420 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, Ranch Drive
421 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, Ranch Drive
Ponca City
503 Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford
504 Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth and Grand
507 Sunset Baptist Church, 915 West Greenwood
516 Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth Street
517 St. Mary's Parish Center, 408 South Eighth
523 Church of Christ, West Grand and Peachtree
527 Union School, 2617 North Union
530 Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash
532 Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodland
533 Trout School 2109 East Prospect
534 Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan

Golden Villa Announces Food Program

The Golden Villa Center, Inc., announces its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. All participants in attendance will be offered the same meals at no separate charge and with no physical segregation of, or other discrimination against any participant because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program is an equal opportunity program. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, write immediately to the State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599 or the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
These are the income scales used by Golden Villa Center, Inc. to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price meals.

ELIGIBILITY SCALE
FOR FREE MEALS

HOUSEHOLD INCOME
SIZE
ANNUALLY MONTHLY WEEKLY
1 $10,061 $839 $194
2 13,468 1,123 259
3 16,874 1,407 325
4 20,280 1,690 390
5 23,686 1,974 456
6 27,092 2,258 521
7 30,498 2,542 587
8 33,904 2,826 652

For each additional family member, add $3,406 to the yearly income.

ELIGIBILITY SCALE FOR
REDUCED-PRICE MEALS

HOUSEHOLD INCOME
SIZE
ANNUALLY MONTHLY WEEKLY
1 $14,319 $1,194 $ 276
2 19,166 1,598 369
3 24,013 2,002 462
4 28,860 2,405 555
5 33,707 2,809 649
6 38,554 3,213 742
7 43,401 3,617 835
8 48,248 4,021 928

For each additional family member, add $4,847 to the yearly income.

Overpayment of Benefits May Reduce Tax Refund

By Ron Janzen
District Manager
Are you a former Social Security beneficiary who owes a past-due debt to Social Security because you received an overpayment of benefits? If so, you should know the Internal Revenue Service is authorized to reduce or withhold your federal tax refund to collect the delinquent debt. Approximately 132,000 persons will receive notices in July and August stating that any federal tax refund they may expect to receive next year will be subject to be withheld for their delinquent debt.
Social Security overpayments occur when beneficiaries fail to report a change in their circumstances that affect their entitlement to benefits. Examples are a mother or father whose young child is no longer in his or her care; or a disabled worker who returns to work. In both cases they may continue to receive benefits to which they are no longer entitled, and may accrue an overpayment.
If you receive a letter from Social Security about money you owe, you can review your records with a Social Security representative. You have 60 days to appeal the overpayment decision or to repay the debt. If you don't owe the money, your record will be corrected. But, if you do owe money, you can repay the amount in full or in installment payments - whichever is most convenient for you. In some instances, the debt may be waived completely if you can show severe hardship and that the overpayment was not your fault.
To avoid problems with future tax refunds, contact Social Security if you have an outstanding overpayment. You can contact your local office or call Social Security's toll-free number - 1-800-772-1213. Because the lines are busiest early in the month, it is best to call later in the week and later in the month.

District Court

Newkirk
Criminal Proceedings
Guilty Plea - Freddie R. Bray Jr., of Blackwell, charged with felony of lewd molestation between June 1 and July 31, 1995. The defendant pled nolo contendere and was sentenced to seven years with time suspended upon no further violations.
Pled Guilty - James Earle Larsen of Amarillo, Texas, charged with actual physical control of vehicle while intoxicated. Defendant pled guilty and sentencing was deferred for one year upon condition that he not violate other state, city or federal laws. Defendant required to pay $300 fine. The incident occurred on March 23.
Pre-Preliminary Hearing Set - Richardo Antonio Balli of Blackwell, charged with removing gravestone from cemetery and public intoxication. The alleged incident occurred on April 3. Pre-preliminary hearing set for Sept. 20.
Guilty Plea - Scott A. Nelson of Ponca City, charged with driving while impaired and transporting an open container. The defendant pled guilty and sentence is deferred for one year. Defendant fined $200. The incident occurred on May 3.
Guilty Plea - Franklin E. James of Coyle, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Defendant pled guilty and sentenced to one year with time suspended upon no further violations. Defendant to pay fine of $1,000. The incident occurred May 24.
Pre-Preliminary Hearing Set - William Monte Moyer of Blackwell, charged with permitting minor to remain in licensed low point beer bar. The alleged incident occurred on March 15. Pre-preliminary hearing set for Sept. 27, at 9 a.m.
Guilty Plea - Ronnie Lee Crane of Tonkawa, charged with first degree rape. The defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to 15 years to serve three years. Balance will be suspended upon no other violations. Defendant will be on supervised probation. The incident occurred on Sept. 24, 1995.
New Date Set - James Bradley Morgan of Ponca City, charged with one count of rape in the second degree and one count of forcible oral sodomy. The alleged incident occurred between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 1995. New date for preliminary hearing set on Sept. 4, at 9 a.m. and Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m.
Formal Arraignment Scheduled - Aaron Michael Lyman Struble of Ponca City, charged with two counts of burglary in the second degree and one count of false pawn declaration. The alleged incident occurred on March 1. Formal Arraignment is set for Aug. 29, at 1 p.m.
Preliminary Hearing Continued - Dennis G. Estell of Newkirk, charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. The alleged incident occurred on April 5. Preliminary hearing continued to Sept. 9, at 3 p.m.
Nolo Contendere - Rebecca Lynn Boyer, aka Rebecca Lynn Hutson, aka Rebecca Lynn Bishop of Enid, charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check. The defendant pled nolo contendere and court found defendant guilty and sentenced her for six months with no further violations. Defendant required to pay $229 in restitution. The incident occurred on Oct. 14.
Pre-Preliminary Hearing Set - Richardo Antonio Balli of Blackwell, charged with one count of assault and battery and one count of obstructing an officer. Pre-preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 20. The alleged incident occurred on June 28.
Pre-Preliminary Hearing Scheduled - Jimmy Wayne Duroy of Newkirk, charged with assault and battery. The alleged incident occurred on June 28. Pre-preliminary hearing set for Sept. 20, at 9 a.m.
Hearing Set - Gary W. Coffelt of Wellington, Kan., charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. The alleged incident occurred on July 5. Pre-preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 27, at 9 a.m.
Hearing Scheduled - Richard Duke Short of Ponca City, charged with actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The alleged incident occurred on July 4. Pre-preliminary hearing set for Sept. 27, at 9 a.m.
Pre-preliminary Hearing Set - Dewey Wayne Ham of Ponca City, charged with transporting a loaded firearm. The alleged incident occurred on July 3. Pre-preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 20, at 9 a.m.
Court Sets Plea Date - Aaron Michael Lyman Struble of Ponca City, charged with one count of public intoxication, one count of unlawful possession of marijuana and one count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The alleged incidents occurred on July 3. Matter set for plea on Aug. 29, at 1 p.m.
Case Dismissed - Mark Allen Maple of Newkirk, charged with one count of reckless driving and one count of resisting an officer. Court did not find probable cause and dismissed the case.
Guilty Plea Entered - Kevin Nelson Chambers of Ponca City, charged with one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, two counts of assault and battery. The defendant pled guilty and was fined $100 on the first count. Defendant was fined $400 on the two counts of assault and battery. The incident occurred on July 4.
Guilty Plea - Troy Lee Moss of Blackwell, charged with driving while impaired. The defendant pled guilty and received a six month sentence. After serving two weekends in the county jail, the balance is suspended and the defendant was fined $300. The incident occurred on July 27.
Attorney Status Review - John Lamont William Jr. of Ponca City, charged with actual physical control of vehicle while intoxicated. The alleged incident occurred on July 28. Attorney status review is scheduled for Sept. 4, at 1:30 p.m.
Plea Docket Set - Marvin Julius Others of Red Rock, charged with felonious possession of a firearm. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 11, 1995. Court holds defendant over for plea on Oct. 16, at 2 p.m.
Guilty Plea - Rhonda Rae Pendergraft of Waukomis, charged with larceny from retailer. The alleged incident occurred on Sept. 17, 1995. Defendant entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to one year, but sentence suspended if no further violations occur. Defendant is to perform 24 hours of community service within 90 days and fined $100.

Crowded Field Battling For County Sheriff Job

Kay County voters will decide who will advance from a field of seven candidates for sheriff when state and county primary elections unfold Tuesday.
Polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
In addition to the sheriff's race, county voters will also be deciding who advances in the District 37 legislative race as well as deciding who will be the Republican candidate for District 2 county commissioner.
In races with more than two candidates, if no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two face off in a runoff primary on Sept. 17. Winners advance to the Nov. 5 general election.
Kay County Sheriff
The Kay County Sheriff's race has drawn a crowded field with two Democrats and five Republicans after the office now held by Marion VanHoesen.
VanHoesen, a Ponca City Republican, is being challenged in the primary by Frank Hall of Tonkawa, Roger Sixkiller of Blackwell, Gus Ehler of Ponca City and Carl Cartlidge of Ponca City.
Democrats seeking the office are Jim Henley of Blackwell and Gerald Howard of Tonkawa.
VanHoesen, who has 30 years of law enforcement experience, said his door is open to the community and phone calls from concerned citizens are always welcome.
Hall, who was Tonkawa chief of police for 20 years, said, "The knowledge plus the experience that I have acquired throughout the years makes me confident that I have the qualifications and background necessary to be the next Kay County Sheriff."
Sixkiller, a retired Highway Patrol trooper, retired in July after a 26-year career in law enforcement. He said, "I desire to open lines of communication and complete cooperation with other agencies, be they city, state, federal or tribal. We all need each other as we all share the same responsibilities to all our citizens."
Ehler, who was a Ponca City policeman for eight years, a Kay County deputy for three years and criminal investigator for the Sheriff's Department for two years, said, "As sheriff of Kay County it would be one of my goals to involve our young citizens in law enforcement and education."
Cartlidge, a former Kay County under sheriff who has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, said, "Together we can make Kay County a safer place to live, work and raise a family, and provide strong, fair, effective and responsive county law enforcement."
Democrat Gerald Howard, who has filled a number of positions with the Kay County Sheriff's Department, most recently as chief criminal deputy, said of his candidacy, "Law enforcement is not an easy job. It's a very demanding career requiring an active, hardworking individual."
Henley, a retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper with more than 20 years of service who also served as Blackwell chief of police, said that he has kept abreast of current and changing laws during retirement by attending several state certified training seminars.
State House District 37
With the retirement of long-time legislator Jim Holt from the district which contains Ponca City and a portion of Osage County, the campaign was thrown open for a field of aspiring representatives.
Three Ponca Citians have been contesting for the Republican nomination. Marilyn Andrews, current mayor, switched her registration from Democrat to Republican to join the race. Brian Harpster and Jim Newport, two local businessmen, round out the field. Andrews and Harpster are both 51 while Newport is 35.
County Commission
Two candidates are vying for the Republican spot on the Nov. 5 ballot for District 2 County Commissioner against Democrat incumbent Wayne Leven.
Andy Barnett, a Ponca City businessman and investor, is going up against Marvin Johns, a Newkirk businessman.
Other Races
In other races, voters will be deciding on candidates from three parties for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Jim Inhofe; Congressional District 5 will determine a Democrat challenger to Ernest Istook while Democrats will be deciding a general election candidate for Corporation Commission.
Inhofe faces a challenge for his U.S. Senate seat from fellow Tulsan Dan Lowe in Tuesday's primary.
The Democrats have three candidates - Jim Boren of Tahlequah, David Louis Annanders of Oklahoma City and Don McCorkell of Tulsa.
Two Libertarians are on the ballot - Agnes Marie Regier of Norman and Michael A. Clem of Tulsa.
Two Independents have drawn a bye until the November election - Bill Maguire and Chris Nedbalek, both of Oklahoma City.
Congressional District 5 Democrats will also be deciding who will face Republican incumbent Istook and Independent Ava Kennedy, 44, Oklahoma City, in November.
James Forsythe, 62, of Edmond, and Cecil Pirrong, 67, of Oklahoma City, are on Tuesday's ballot.
Democrats running for Corporation Commission are Charley T. Long, 34, of Wynnewood, and Wanda Jo Peltier, 62, Oklahoma City. The winner will face incumbent Republican Ed Apple, 63, of Duncan, in November.

NEWS BRIEFS

Retirees to Meet - The Cities Service Sequoia retirees will meet for lunch and informal get-together at Furr's Cafeteria on Tuesday at 11:30.

Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism in the 400 block of South Elm Street at 7:20 a.m. Saturday. The resident said her tires were slashed.

Vandalism - A woman in the 300 block of South Birch Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 9:45 a.m. Saturday to report her vehicle and yard were vandalized. A report was taken.

Stolen - A man in the 100 block of Woodbury Road notified the Ponca City Police Department at 11:13 a.m. Saturday to report his air tank was stolen. An officer took a report.

Bike Stolen - A man in the 800 block of West Emporia Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 11:46 a.m. Saturday that his son's bike was stolen. A report was taken.

Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received a report of a minor accident that occurred in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street.

Abandoned Bike - A Ponca City police officer reported a bike abandoned in the 200 block of North Birch Street at 1:52 p.m. Saturday. The officer brought it to the police department.

Arrested - A 19-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at a business in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 4:46 p.m. Saturday for petit larceny.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 32-year-old woman in the 100 block of South Osage Street at 6:18 p.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

In Custody - A 51-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street at 7:32 p.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, driving under suspension, transporting an open container, driving left of center and improper display of tag. A report was also taken.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 28-year-old woman in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 10:35 p.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, driving under suspension and transporting an open container. A report was taken.

Report Filed - A man in the 800 block of East Cleveland Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 10:52 p.m. Saturday to file a report on items taken from his residence. An information report was taken.

Accident - The Perry Police Department contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 5:11 a.m. Sunday to report an injury accident 11-1/4 miles west of U.S. 177 on U.S. 15 West. A Ponca City Fire Department ambulance responded and took four subjects to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. All victims were treated and released according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 53-year-old woman at North First Street at 11:49 a.m. Sunday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Bikes Stolen - The Ponca City Police Department was advised by a woman in the 1300 block of West Otoe Avenue at 1:18 p.m. Sunday that two bikes were stolen. A report was taken by an officer.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 16-year-old boy in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street at 2:57 p.m. Sunday for petit larceny. The juvenile was released to his mother.

In Custody - The Ponca City Police Department was contacted by a resident of the 300 block of East Fresno Avenue that a subject was causing problems and trying to leave. An officer located an identified vehicle and went in pursuit. A 39-year-old woman was stopped 3/4 mile west of Waverly Street on U.S. 60 at 3:05 p.m. Sunday and arrested for speeding, an expired drivers' license, attempt to elude, running a road block, second degree burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report on vandalism to the shelter house at Lake Ponca Park at 4:04 p.m. Sunday. A warrant request was made on destruction of city property.

Bike Stolen - A woman in the 800 block of North Second Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 7:43 p.m. Sunday to report her son's 20 inch black Dyno bike was stolen from the residence. A report was taken.

Burglary - A Ponca City police officer took a report of burglary in the 2100 block of North Union Street at 9:34 p.m. Sunday.

Fire - The Blackwell Fire Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol were advised of a vehicle fire on Interstate-35 at mile marker 235 at 2:41 p.m. Sunday.

Rape - A man went to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:54 p.m. Sunday to report that his daughter was raped.

Collision - The Ponca City Police Department was notified that an accident occurred two miles south of South Avenue on Waverly Street at 1:33 p.m. Sunday. A Ponca City Fire Department ambulance took a victim to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. OHP confirmed the victim was treated and released.

DEATHS

Alameda I. Guyer

BLACKWELL - Alameda I. Guyer, Route 5 resident, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 25, 1996, at her home east of Blackwell. She was 96.
The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, located six miles east of Blackwell on Oklahoma 11, one mile south, and 1/2 miles east. The Rev Don Martin will officiate. Burial will be on the church grounds in the Prairie Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home of Blackwell. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the casket will also be opened following the service.
Alameda I. (Davis) Guyer was born Jan. 10, 1900, near Ponca City, the daughter of Adley C. and Sarah M. (Ford) Davis.
She was married to Vern B. Guyer at Prairie Chapel parsonage on Dec. 5, 1920. Mrs. Guyer was a homemaker, active in the United Methodist Women and a 50-year member of the Western Grange 157. She participated in the Kay County Fair with her tatting entries.
Survivors include one son, Gene Guyer and one daughter, LaVerne Byler both of rural Ponca City, east of Blackwell; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, two sisters, one grandson, and two great-grandchildren.
Casket bearers will be Shawn Alley, Rick Alley, Daniel Alley, Marc Byler, Travis Barton, Larry Sneath and Gavin Sneath.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Guyer's name to the Prairie Chapel Church or to the Prairie Chapel Cemetery Association, c/o Hackler Funeral Home, 301 W. Blackwell, Blackwell, OK 74631.

Sadie Rebecca Mackie

BARTLESVILLE - Sadie Rebecca (Marsh) Mackie, former resident of Ponca City, died Friday, Aug. 23, 1996 in the Silverlake Care Center in Bartlesville. She was 88.
The funeral for Mrs. Mackie will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Memory Chapel of the Arnold Moore Funeral Residence in Bartlesville. The Rev. Harry Marsh will officiate. Family committal prayers and burial will be directed by the funeral home. Friends may visit at the funeral home until service time on Tuesday.
Sadie Rebecca (Marsh) Mackie was born July 2, 1908 in Tonkawa, in Kay County, the daughter of Phinnie Henry and Luella (Bonnewell) Marsh. She moved to Bartlesville with her family in 1915 and attended school at Jefferson and Garfield elementary schools, Central Junior High and the old Bartlesville High School. She and C.E. Duffey were married on May 2, 1925 in Sedan, Kan. He preceded her in death.
She and Homer Lee Mackie were married in Pawhuska on July 20, 1942 and made their first home on a farm near Billings in Kay County. In 1945, the Mackies moved to their farm northeast of Wann The Mackies were extensive land owners and were also independent oil and gas producers. Mr. Mackie preceded her in death in Tulsa on June 17, 1960. In September, 1963, Mrs. Mackie became a resident of Sun Valley, Calif. In February 1965, she returned to Bartlesville where she was employed by the Will Rogers Fabric Store for seven and one-half years, until her retirement. Mrs. Mackie moved to Ponca City in 1978 for a six year residence and in 1984, moved to Bartlesville.
Mrs. Mackie was a member of the Grace Epworth United Methodist Church and a former member of the Wann First Methodist Church, and the VFW Post Auxiliary in Ponca City. She had attended the James E. Bailey VFW Post No. 989 Auxiliary in Bartlesville and had been active with the Washington and Nowata counties home demonstration clubs.
Surviving are four sons, Jack Richard Duffey of Las Vegas, Nev., John Lee Mackie of Wann, W. Neil Mackie of Springtown, Texas and Greg A. Mackie of Bartlesville; a daughter, Nancy Sue Wells of Austin, Texas; 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Jean Holmes; three sisters, Laura Camelia Scott, Daisy Belle Suiter and Iva Anna Durham; also five brothers, Hiram W., Harry A., Glenn B., Roy D., and Phinnie H. Marsh.

Services Pending
C.L. Highfill
C.L. "Dick" Highfill, 3502 "C" Street, died early this morning, Aug. 26, 1996, at his home. He was 88. Local survivors include his wife, Hazel, of the home, and a son Dr. Jim Highfill. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Funerals
Tuesday
Ruth Pitman Miller - Funeral to be held at 2 p.m. at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery Mausoleum. Entombment will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. No visitation will be held at the funeral home.

Wayne Sanford Alley - Funeral will be graveside at 10 a.m. at the Longwood Cemetery, east of Ponca City, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.

FAMILY LIVING

Medical Authorization Form For Kids Should Be Updated
As children across Oklahoma return to school, parents may find it to their benefit to update a child's emergency medical care authorization form.
The form authorizes the person who is caring for a child to seek emergency medical help when needed, said Mary Rhyne, Kay County Extension Home Economist. "If a child should need emergency medical treatment and a parent can't be reached, this form can save valuable time," Rhyne said.
Parents can authorize the primary caregiver, relatives or friends to get necessary medical help for a child. Parents also may want to consider giving authorization to teachers, coaches or neighbors. It's a good idea to make several copies of the form.
Oklahoma law maintains parents are able to give another person the authority to approve emergency medical care. Hospital care, X-rays, anesthetic and medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment are examples of emergency care.
"Parents who travel out of town and plan to leave a child with friends or relatives should fill out a medical care authorization form," she said. "Should an emergency arise and a parent isn't available, the child still can receive needed care promptly."
The authorization form can be found in OSU Extension Facts No. T-2337, "Authorization for Emergency Care to Minors." Call or stop by the Kay County OSU Extension Center office to get the publication or call 362-2200.

SPORTS

Lady Cat Softballers Struggle in Tourney

BROKEN ARROW - Although the Ponca City Lady Wildcats went 3-3 in the rugged 32-team Broken Arrow Tournament over the weekend, head coach Roydon Tilley was not impressed with the effort.
"We lost 1-0 to Dewey and 1-0 to Sperry," the coach commented. "If we play like we did in those two games Sapulpa will beat us and Sand Springs will run-rule us twice."
The Lady Cats visit Sapulpa for a pair of Frontier Conference games Tuesday and host a conference doubleheader against Sand Springs Thursday.
For the 6-6 Cats, Thursday will mark their first home date of the season.
Ponca City opened the tournament with an 8-0 win over Rogers, Ark., lost to 2A fourth-ranked Dewey and then beat 4A seventh-ranked Coweta, 4-0.
By finishing second in their pool, the Lady Cats advanced into the Silver Bracket, for all four second-place pool teams, Saturday. They opened with a 4-3 win over 5A 10th-ranked Mustang then lost to 2A 10th-ranked Sperry and to Edmond Memorial, 3-2.
"Our effort level is not where it needs to be right now," Tilley said.
In an effort to promote a little more effort, Tilley sat down several starters against Edmond Memorial and went with his younger players. They responded, banging out nine hits and building a 2-0 lead through five and a half innings. But Edmond rallied against a tiring Jamie Bellinghausen and took the win in the eighth inning.

All three of Ponca City's games Saturday went to the international tiebreaker.

In the first game against Mustang the time limit forced the tiebreaker into play in the sixth inning. Junior Robbi Coffelt came through for the Cats with a crushing line drive to the fence that scored Julie Schiltz from second for the game-winner. Coffelt was 2-for-3 in the contest.

The Sperry game was scoreless through seven innings before the Cats lost in the eighth, 1-0. The Edmond game also went one inning beyond regulation.
Bellinghausen pitched the Cats to wins over Rogers and Coweta and took losses against Sperry and Edmond Memorial to drop to 4-4 on the season. Schiltz took the loss against Dewey and won the game over Mustang. Her mark is now 2-2.

Although the Ponca City Lady Wildcats went 3-3 in the rugged 32-team Broken Arrow Tournament over the weekend, head coach Roydon Tilley was not impressed with the effort.
"We lost 1-0 to Dewey and 1-0 to Sperry," the coach commented. "If we play like we did in those two games Sapulpa will beat us and Sand Springs will run-rule us twice."
The Lady Cats visit Sapulpa for a pair of Frontier Conference games Tuesday and host a conference doubleheader against Sand Springs Thursday.
For the 6-6 Cats, Thursday will mark their first home date of the season.
Ponca City opened the tournament with an 8-0 win over Rogers, Ark., lost to 2A fourth-ranked Dewey and then beat 4A seventh-ranked Coweta, 4-0.
By finishing second in their pool, the Lady Cats advanced into the Silver Bracket, for all four second-place pool teams, Saturday. They opened with a 4-3 win over 5A 10th-ranked Mustang then lost to 2A 10th-ranked Sperry and to Edmond Memorial, 3-2.
"Our effort level is not where it needs to be right now," Tilley said.
In an effort to promote a little more effort, Tilley sat down several starters against Edmond Memorial and went with his younger players. They responded, banging out nine hits and building a 2-0 lead through five and a half innings. But Edmond rallied against a tiring Jamie Bellinghausen and took the win in the eighth inning.

All three of Ponca City's games Saturday went to the international tiebreaker.

In the first game against Mustang the time limit forced the tiebreaker into play in the sixth inning. Junior Robbi Coffelt came through for the Cats with a crushing line drive to the fence that scored Julie Schiltz from second for the game-winner. Coffelt was 2-for-3 in the contest.

The Sperry game was scoreless through seven innings before the Cats lost in the eighth, 1-0. The Edmond game also went one inning beyond regulation.
Bellinghausen pitched the Cats to wins over Rogers and Coweta and took losses against Sperry and Edmond Memorial to drop to 4-4 on the season. Schiltz took the loss against Dewey and won the game over Mustang. Her mark is now 2-2.

PC Volleyball Team Stays Perfect at 9-0

The roll continues for the Po-Hi Lady Wildcat volleyball team which stormed to the championship of the Edmond Memorial Tourament Saturday.
The Lady Cats, now 9-0 on the season, play host to Bartlesville in a dual match Tuesday in the Old Boys Gym at the high school, and then travel to the big Edmond Santa Fe Tournament Saturday.
The Ponca City girls swept through their pool play at the Edmond Memorial Tournament Saturday morning, topped Skiatook in the semfinals and then came from behind to top Bishop McGuinness in the finals.
After losing 11-15 in the first game against McGuinness, the Lady Cats exploded, winning the second game 15-0 and then putting away the title with a 15-5 win.
"Lauren Brune served 14 points in a row in that 15-0 win," Ponca City coach Steve McKay said. "She had six aces in that streak."
McKay noted that Caitlin Lane had four kills and five aces in the Poncans' 15-6, 15-6 win over Skiatook.
The Lady Wildcats opened the pool play with a 15-13, 15-3 win over Collinsville, split their pool play against Bishop McGuinness, 13-15, 15-11 and then swept past Oklahoma City John Marshall, 15-4, 15-13 and Cement 15-4, 15-1.
Three Ponca City players, Tiffany Essary, Heather Roth and Crystal Suggs were named to the All-Tournament team.
"Those girls deserved to be picked to the all-tournament team," McKay said. "But, our winning the championship was really a team effort. Brune and Aileen Jackson played great defense and that allowed the three girls in front of them to be All-Tournament.

"Megan Tomek and Ashley Mott came off the bench to play well. They served especially well and Amanda Hraban had a good tournament.
"This was definately a team win. Everybody played well."

This week will test how well the Lady Cats can withstand the pressure that have built in winning nine straight matches. Bartlesville was a thorn in the side of the Poncans last year, but the Lady Cats beat the Lady Bruins in the Ponca City Invitational earlier this season.

Norman, which was ranked No. 2 in the preseason poll, will be the big obstacle for the Ponca Citians in the Santa Fe Tournament.

Finalists Set in PCCC Fourball

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Two old friends, who were just a year apart in high school and who had sons play for two years on the Wildcat golf team, will clash along with their partners in the finals of the Ponca City Country Club Fourball Matchplay Championship.
Jerry and Casey Orr proved that fathers and sons can work together as they advanced to the finals with a tough 2-up win over Gene Gann and Brad Baumert Sunday.
Their opponents in Saturday's finals will be John Hron and Bruce Newman, who topped Dan Lyhane and Don Wallace, 2-1 in another tight battle.
Jerry Orr and Hron have been following their sons across the state each spring and summer, helping them along with their game. John Hron, the son, is now off to play college golf, while Casey is set to step in as the No. 1 player for the high school team this next season. The fathers must be doing something right.
On Sunday they proved they could play under pressure.
The Orrs were down by three after the first five holes to Gann and Baumert. They rallied to win 6, 7 and 8 to even the match at the turn.
The father-son combo then won 10 and 11 to go in front 2 -up. Gann and Baumert closed the gap on 12 but the Orrs won on 13 to pad the lead again and then held on for the victory.
Hron and Newman also had to come from behind in their semifinal match against Lyhane and Wallace. They rallied by getting four of their five birdies on the back nine. Still, it went down to the wire.
"We were fortunate enough to be able to come back," Hron said. "We had the same kind of day in the first round, where we didn't go 1-up until the 16th (to beat Guy Clark and Tom Green). Bruce played very well, he carried me all day."
The Orrs played off each other in their round.
"It seemed that anytime one of us was out of a hole, the other had it covered," Jerry Orr said. "That is what you have got to do in this kind of format."
The Orrs had five birdies on the first day of the tournament to top David Mills and Tom Powers. They had just three on Sunday but were close to regulation on the other holes.
"Casey and I have been able to play in three tournaments this summer, which is more that we usually do," dad said. "It helped."
The finals in President's Flight will pit Brice Chism and George Ferguson against Jerry Pace and Marvin Musgrove.
Chism-Ferguson went an extra hole to edge Dick Bell and Dale Chapman. Pace-Musgrove sailed in with a 5&4 win.
Tom Glasscock and Paul Jackson rode a 3&2 win into this weekend's finals against Bill Schutte and John Rupp, 1-up through 19 winners, in First Flight.
The Second Flight finals will pit Tom Willis and Jeff Stekly (5&4) against Paul Hadley and Baloo Subramanian (1-up).
In the consolation brackets, Bill Flegler and Ron Locke (1-up, 19) meet Jack Hudak and Roy Swain (2&1) in Championship flight. Keni Ray and Frank Rogers (5&4) meet Paul Taylor and Chuck Greenwood (3&1) in President's Flight. Cal Young and Chester Armstrong (1-up, 19) tackle Frank Reyher and Gale McArthur (5&4) in First Flight. Lee and Dewell Brown (1-up) play Rick Waddell and Wes Nimmo (5&4) in Second Flight.