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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, August 2, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALVolunteers Band Together To Save Condemned Home Volunteers Band Together To Save Condemned HomeBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer It is not just people helping people but more importantly it is people helping a man save his home. Early Saturday morning a team of local volunteers worked hours to do what it would take to keep a house from being demolished and prevent a man from become homeless. Hammering, scraping, painting, the work began early in the morning and continued throughout the day. “It is a wonderful feeling helping a neighbor. This man almost cried when we came out to help him,” said volunteer Verona Mair. “We like taking care of houses instead of tearing them down.” The holes — where the “condemned” sign was stapled to the front of the house at 201 South Palm Street— were the first things to be repaired, filled in and then primed, as if to remove the nightmare that had unfolded. Complaints on the house date back to December 1995. Earlier this month the house was declared a nuisance by Municipal Judge William Kirkpatrick. It was to be demolished. The ruling was appealed to the city commissioners and Monday night the commissioners, after hearing from the owner and his lawyer, granted a time extension until Nov. 1. “I am the owner and the one whose life is in jeopardy of a bulldozer,” Nelson Daniels said as he appeared from the side of the house where he had been working alongside the volunteers. According to Daniels, the house was originally owned by his in-laws, but when his wife’s parents died in the 1950s various relatives lived there. He admits that the condition of the house had deteriorated. He also eagerly admits that he has been busy repairing the house, including $3,000 in roof repairs. Until “help” arrived, the 77-year-old man had been making all the repairs himself. “If anyone knew anything about buildings they would never want to destroy this old house because he has done a wonderful job repairing it,” Mair said. The attorney-client relationship took on a new meaning Saturday as Daniels' lawyer, Carolyn Smith, her husband Roger S.U. Smith, and her 18-year-old daughter Carrie Collins were all present, lending a helping hand and making it a family affair. “I enjoy painting and would do this every day,” Collins said enthusiastically. “I like helping people and I guess that is why I plan to go to nursing school.” Daniels was raised in Ponca City and is a war veteran having served as a naval aviator in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. “I decided to take this case when Mr. Daniels told me they didn’t care what his living conditions were like on the battlefield and now he is in a battle over his right to own his home and repair it the right way,” attorney Smith explained tearfully. The volunteer effort was organized by Brett Carter who appeared at the old house early — ready, willing and able to work. “The biggest thing is that he is trying to do the repairs the right way,” Carter stated. “We need to question why we are tearing down structurally sound buildings just to punish the owners.” Everyone present agreed with Carter. “It is called ‘sweat equity’ and we really need to organize a volunteer group that does nothing but refurbish and save these structurally sound houses for those people who can not afford to buy a home,” Mair says. “It would be affordable and nice housing for many and a positive thing for the City and so much more constructive than just demolishing them!” City CalendarItems 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). July 13-August 28 Ponca City Humane Society Pet Photo Contest, $5 entry fee, photos will not be returned, $100 savings bond grand prize, submit entries to Ponca City Humane Society, 900 West Prospect Avenue. Today Kaw Nation Powwow, Tribal Complex, Kaw City. ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Monday Enrollment, Middle School, grade 7, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eagles and Trackers. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa, more information 765-3164. ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Tuesday Enrollment, Middle School, grade 7, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lions and Explorers. Enrollment, High School, grade 10 (A-K), 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. ALANO Group Beginner’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Wednesday Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. Enrollment, Middle School, grade 6 Pioneers plus Lincoln and Garfield 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enrollment, High School, grade 10 (L-Z), 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Thursday Enrollment, Mid High, grade 8, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enrollment, High School, grade 11 (A-K), 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kay-9 Dog Training Club meeting, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library. ALANO Group Women’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday Enrollment, Mid High, grade 9, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enrollment, High School, grade 11 (L-Z), 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Ponca Tribe Public Hearing to discus Indian Community Development Block Grant proposal application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, noon, Jules Valdez Social Services Building, White Eagle. ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. August 7-8-9 Singles Network of Ponca City and First United Methodist Church presenting Life Adjustment Workshop, at the church, Sixth and Central, cost $30, call 762-9776 or 765-1403 to register. Saturday Pioneer Water Garden Society second annual pond tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., more information Ray Moreland 762-7806, or Mike Welch 765-3271. “Centerboard” Sailboat Regatta, East Lake Ponca. ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. August 10 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103, 7 p.m., Westminster Village. Enrollment, High School, grade 12 (A-K), 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 11 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Enrollment, High School, grade 12 (L-Z), 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Hospice of Ponca City Raindrops Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Enrollment, Elementary Schools, grades K-6, from 4 to 7 p.m. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. August 12 Energy Advisory Board Special Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Fire Prevention Advisory Council, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. August 12-13-14-15 101 Wild West Rodeo, 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street at West Prospect Avenue. August 13 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Evans Park southeast of city on Riverview Road, all former, present and agribusiness are urged to attend the social consisting of family basket picnic with drinks and entertainment provided. August 15 Pancake and Sausage Feed, 7-11 a.m., Masonic Lodge No. 83, 1200 West Grand Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, proceeds to building operations. 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade, Downtown. August 17 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. Ponca City Ostomy Association, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room, program Bob and Marcia Baumel, “Review of UOA National Conference.” August 18 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-In, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Pioneer Water Garden Society, 7 p.m., Cann Gardens, East Grand Avenue at Fourteenth Street, Ponca City. August 19 The first day of school is Aug. 19. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. August 20 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 21 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 24 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 25 Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. August 26 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Fire Prevention Advisory Council, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. August 27 Leadership Ponca City Class Reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. August 30-31-September 1 88.7 FM and area churches present “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames,” a dramatized real life presentation, 7 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, admission free, for more information, 767-1400. September 1 Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 2 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. September 4 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. September 8 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. September 9 Health Fair, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Place to be announced. Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. September 10 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. September 11-12 The Land of Country Antique and Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hutchins Memorial Building, North Seventh Street and Overbrook Avenue, Ponca City, admission $2 donation, lunch both days from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $5. September 12 Heritage Day, Cultural Center Grounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Falderal String Band free concert, 1:15 p.m., Second Concert after dinner, 6:30 p.m., Kaw City Community Center, after dinner speaker, Dr. Danny Goble, “The Rest of Oklahoma’s Story,” sponsored by Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc., North Central Historical Association, Pioneer Genealogy Society, Kaw City Museum, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce, admission charged. September 14 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 15 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-In, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Oklahoma Jubilee, Shidler. Pioneer Water Garden Society, 7 p.m., Cann Gardens, East Grand Avenue at Fourteenth Street, Ponca City. September 16 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. September 17 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 18 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 21 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. September 24 Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. September 25-26 Fifth Annual Standing Bear Powwow, Standing Bear Park, hosts Otoe-Missouria, sponsored by Ponca City Native American Foundation. Sept. 26 Reopening of New and Enlarged Pioneer Woman Museum, time and details announced later. September 28 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 29 Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. September 30 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Boy Scouts Prepare Young Men for LifeEditor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way’s 17 member agencies. “Be Prepared” is the motto of the Boy Scouts of America — being prepared for what you do, being prepared for life. An illustration of being prepared happened on Nov. 12, 1989, when 3-year-old Mark Mangus fell off a tree branch into a pond. His two older brothers, 10-year-old Shane, a Webelo Scout, and 12-year-old Jeremy, a Boy Scout, heard the splash and ran to the water. Shane ran for help while Jeremy removed his boots, jeans and shirt and dived into water, found Mark after only one dive, and pulled him to shore. Mark was cold, blue and not breathing but Mark’s father administered mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and Mark began breathing on his own. They wrapped him in a quilt and took him to a hospital where his body temperature registered 92 degrees and he was treated for hypothermia. At the recent Boy Scouts of America National meeting, the Strategic Plan 1998-2002 for the Boy Scouts of America was released. The theme for the plan is “Strong Values, Strong Leaders, Character Counts.” True to the this theme, the Boy Scouts of America, through the Will Rogers Council, will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure, instill in young people life-time values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. The organization will also continue to train young people in citizenship, service and leadership and will continue to serve American communities and families with its quality values-based program. The strategic planning process has identified five critical issues that need special attention from every one in the scouting movement. Those five areas are leadership, total financial development, traditional unit and membership growth, marketing, and endowment emphasis and stewardship. According to Chuck Rager, director of the Will Rogers Council, an American study reported the ethical and moral values of men and boys often fall short of the ideal; former Scouts credit their scouting experience with having many positive effects on their lives and society in general; former Scouts indicate higher ethical and moral standards than non-Scouts, particularly among those who have tenure of at least five years; former Scouts tend to achieve higher education and incomes than non-Scouts. Boys Scouts of America is a United Way Agency. With headquarters in Ponca City, the Will Rogers Council has been serving youth and adults for the past fifty years. United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), The Salvation Army and YMCA. First Lutheran Cheerleaders Get National BidCheerleaders at First Lutheran School have been invited to attend the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders National Competition in Orlando, Fla. The bid was received during the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders camp at Tulsa’s Oral Roberts University. Cheerleaders from First Lutheran attending the camp were Katie Andrews, Mandy Bacher, Taryn Bradford, Kim Deitrick, Katrina Kirsch and Andrea Penny. While at camp the squad received a Spirit Stick each night, superior ribbons on all cheer and chant evaluations, and second place All-Around Junior Squad. Taryn Bradford was elected an All-American nominee, and Mandy Bacher, Bradford, and Katrina Kirsch were named All-Star Squad members. First Lutheran cheerleaders are coached by Darla Turney and Crystal Renken. In attendance at the camp were squads from private, Christian schools from Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas. Popular Tribute to Beatles Returns to Poncan Aug. 28“The most popular rock event in Ponca City this decade” is coming back to the Poncan Theatre this summer. It’s “1964: The Tribute,” the best-known Beatles show in the world. The terrific tribute to the Fab Four is coming to the Poncan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28. “We get more requests for this group than for any other artist,” says Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan. He calls them the most popular group of the decade because they’ve been here before and they perform to sell-out houses every time. “And they are still the most asked-for group I can name,” he says. Their success is easy to understand. They look like the Beatles. They sound like the Beatles. “I did a double take the first time I saw their photo,” says Wessel. “Even when they walk onstage, you can easily let yourself believe that you’re there at the NBC studios in 1964. The Beatles’ first US performance was on the Ed Sullivan Show at the NBC studios in New York City. “They’ve carefully studied the performances of each of the Beatles,” he adds. “Their mannerisms are perfect recreations.” The early Beatles’ music is completely charming. It’s not just for Baby Boomers any more. “So many young people know the original music of the Beatles,” according to Wessel. Whole new generations are captivated by the great sounds and lyrics of the early sixties. And it’s perfect for families. “The music of this period is innocent, sweet, full of hope and still very fresh.” “And they put on such a great show that our patrons literally dance in the aisles,” Wessel says. “This will just be a great, happy, energetic evening!” The tribute to the Beatles comes to the Poncan Theatre with the help of WBBZ and Pemberton Auto Plaza, corporate sponsors of the event. For ticket information, patrons should call or come by the Poncan Theatre office. The theater office is just west of the main entrance to the theater at 104 East Grand. Office hours are 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Poncan accepts Visa and Mastercard and can make reservations by phone. To reserve tickets, patrons may call the Poncan Theatre at 580-765-0943. Vaccine Requirements Changed for StudentsAt its June 18, 1998, meeting, the Oklahoma State Board of Health approved revisions adding Hepatitis A and Varicella (chicken pox) vaccines to school entry requirements. These new laws have also eliminated the Small Pox Vaccination requirement. The new revisions will become effective this fall (1998), and there is a 120-day grace period for students to comply with both. Students entering kindergarten and the seventh grade this fall will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A Vaccine, with a first dose on or after the second birthday and the second dose six to 18 months later. Each year thereafter the requirement shall be extended one grade level so that in the school year beginning in 2004, all children entering school shall be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A. Students entering kindergarten this fall will also be required to have had one dose of Varicella (chickenpox) given on or before the first birthday, or a parent’s statement of a history of the disease will be accepted. Each year thereafter the requirement shall be extended one grade level so that in the school year beginning in 2010, all children entering school shall be required to have the one dose of Varicella or a parent’s statement of history of the disease. All kindergarten, seventh and eighth graders enrolling this fall will be required to show proof of immunization of Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B immunization is a series of three injections over a six-month period. The enrolling student must show record of completing this series or be in e process of completing this series. Children following a medically approved schedule for completion of an immunization series may be allowed to attend school; however, the school is responsible for ensuring that the series is completed. Parents or guardians are required to present a schedule for completion of the required immunizations that has been signed by a licensed physician or public health authority. Oklahoma’s School Immunization Law allows exemptions to immunizations for medical, religious or personal objections. The exemption forms are available from the Oklahoma State Department of Health or from your local school. The health department will be having special immunization clinics on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information you may contact the Central Administration Building at 767-8000. Kildare School Enrollment SetKILDARE — Enrollment for kindergarten through sixth graders at Kildare School will be held Aug. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. All students entering kindergarten need to enroll even if pre-enrollment was done last spring. Four-year-old and five-year-old kindergarten children who have no pre-enrolled should have their birth certificates and immunization records with them. All students who have not attended Kildare School must submit proof of immunization before they may attend school. Parents who wish to enroll their children for before school day care (6 a.m. to 8 a.m.) and afternoon/evening day care (12:10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ) should register them on Wednesday evening. Classes will begin in Kildare on Aug. 14 at 8:30 a.m. DEATHSGeorge Willilam Pease Jr. George Willilam Pease Jr.FAIRFAX — George William Pease Jr. died Saturday morning, Aug. 1, 1998, in the Fairfax Memorial Hospital. He was 88. The funeral will be Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, at 11 a.m. in the First Christian Church in Fairfax with the Rev. George Weston, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Casket bearers will be John Neff, Frank Neff, Jason Neff, Russell Neff, Will Lockett, Sam Lockett, Colton Pease, Roan Brazee and Jim Taylor. Honorary bearers will be Tipton Asher, Dr. Jim Graham, J. Berry Harrison, Bob Clark, Cotton Taylor, Dennis Hutchison, Bobby Paslay, Jeff Lockett and Dave McClain. George William Pease Jr. was born Feb. 23, 1910, in Osage County, near Tulsa, Okla., the son of George Williams Sr. and Minnie A. (Kennedy) Pease. He and Lorene K. McReynolds were married April 25, 1931 in Tulsa, Okla., where they made their home until 1945 when they moved to Fairfax. She preceded him in death on May 28, 1981. He then married Barbara Taylor on Dec. 18, 1982, in Fairfax where they continued to make their home. He was an oil producer. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Grayhorse Masonic Lodge No. 124 and the Osage Tribe. He was past president of the Kah Wah C Country Club, president and member of the Fairfax Memorial Hospital Board and past member of the Fairfax Area Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed playing golf. Surviving are his wife, Barbara, of the home; a daughter, Minnie Jo Neff of Skiatook; a step-daughter, Heather Morris Brazee of Fairfax; two brothers, Jack Pease of Skiatook and Jim Pease of Hennessey; four sisters, Bernice Haney and Margaret Dennison, both of Cleveland, Okla., Mildred Fugate of Tulsa and Georgia Goetz of Copeland, Texas; also five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his first wife, Lorene, he was preceded in death by his parents, one son, H.S. “Bunk” Pease on June 3, 1959; three sisters and five brothers. The family will be at the Pease home to receive friends and family. Roy Allen SelvyBLACKWELL — Roy Allen Selvy, long time resident of rural Blackwell, died at his home on Thursday, July 30, 1998. He was 81. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, in the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery under direction of Hackler Funeral Home. By family request, no visitation is scheduled and the casket will be closed at all times. Roy Allen Selvy was born at Marion, Kan., on March 11, 1917, the son of Harry Allen and Grace Aquilla (Padgett) Selvy. He was raised on the family farm near Burns, Kan., and graduated from Burns High School. He later attended one year at El Dorado Junior College. Mr. Selvy farmed with his father until he married Eula Van Natta on May 21, 1941. He was called into military service Aug. 14, 1941, serving in the Army Coast Artillery, stationed around Boston, Mass. He was honorably discharged from the Army on Dec. 8, 1945. In that same year Roy and Eula came to Kay County to farm the family farm, raise cattle and a few quarter horses. He was a member of the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church and served as Sunday School superintendent, lay leader, and church conference delegate. He was also active in the community, serving on the school board and master of the Weston Grange. Mr. Selvy was preceded in death by his wife, Eula on Aug. 9, 1995. Survivors include his four daughters, Cynthia Nicholson of Roxboro, N.C., Roylyn Selvy of Coppell, Texas, Nancy Marlman of Mancos, Colo., and Harriet Weber of Ada, Okla.; his sisters, Verna Vincent of Wichita, Gladys Jewell of Peabody, Kan., Gaila Henry of Wichita, Grace Sebert of Kansas City, Mo. and Verta Pearl Stoskopf of El Dorado, Kan.; and six grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Caroll Selvy. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Selvy’s name to the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church through Hackler Funeral Home, 301 West Blackwell in Blackwell, OK 74631. Thomas Jefferson BarberThomas Jefferson “Jeff” Barber died early Thursday morning, July 30, 1998, in the St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was 82. The funeral will be held Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, at 10 a.m., at the Sunset Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Ledbetter, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Longwood Cemetery under direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Casket bearers will be Fred Hurst, Bob Guinn, Al Bishop, Fred Guinn, Glen Griffith and Ken Bryer. Thomas Jefferson Barber was born Aug. 14, 1915, in Corning, Ark., the son of Thomas Frank and Mary (Scott) Barber. He attended school in Arkansas. On April 21, 1935, he was married to Thelma Angeline Atwell at Poplar Bluff, Mo. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1942 and he began working for the City of Ponca City — first with the fire department from 1942 until 1945, and later with the city water and light department from 1945 until his retirement in 1977, covering 35 years of service to the City of Ponca City. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on his automobile and repairing lawn mowers. Survivors include two sons, Tom Barber of Snohomish, Wash., and Ellis Barber of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Ms. Patricia England of Tulsa, Mrs. Ramona Lewis of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Mrs. Beverly Lechtenberg of Valparaiso, Ind., and Ms. Donna Stookey of Bartlesville. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Mollie Mayo of Ponca City, 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His wife, Thelma, preceded him in death on July 20, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother and seven sisters. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Barber’s name to the charity of choice. ObituariesAdam Edward AllieAdam Edward Allie, 2550 Oakwood, Apt. 912, died Thursday, July 30, 1998, at Children’s Hospital, Oklahoma City. He was one year old. The funeral service will be Monday, 10 a.m. graveside, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Bob Innis, Word of Life Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Adam was born June 11, 1997, the son of Michael Lee and Linda Kay Robinson Allie. Survivors will include his mother, Linda Kay Allie, Ponca City; his father, Michael Lee Allie, Ponca City; his grandparents, Bill and Carol Robinson, Ponca City and Dani and Judy Allie, Enid. Memorials may be made to the Word of Life Church, 3401 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601. The family will be at 308 South Peachtree. NEWS BRIEFSUnity Gym Closed — The Parks and Recreation Department announces the temporary closing of the Unity Recreation Center. The gym will be closed Aug. 16-30. The gym lobby only will be open on Aug. 25 for the Primary Election. Unity Gym will reopen on Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 767-0432. Life Adjustment Workshop Set — Singles Network of Ponca City and First United Methodist Church are presenting a Life Adjustment Workshop on Aug. 7, 8 and 9 at the church, Sixth and Central. Any single who has had a loss either from death, divorce or the break-up of a relationship is invited to attend. Cost for the weekend is $30. McCord Enrollment — Enrollment for McCord School will be Aug. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. New students need to bring immunization records, birth certificate, social security card, address of last school attended, and proof of residence. Gone Fishing — Johnson Glass has gone on vacation, Aug. 2 through 7, and will reopen on Aug. 10. Enrollment Goodies — The Po-Hi Steppers will be selling Wildcat car tags, Wildcat magnets and student agendas at Po-Hi enrollment this week. Anyone wishing to buy the items may call 762-5703. Albright UMC Sets VBS — Albright United Methodist Church invites all 4-year-olds through sixth graders to meet at the “Learning Tree” during Vacation Bible School, Aug. 3-7, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 765-6432 to register. 24th Infantry Reunion — The 24th Infantry is searching for members who served with, or was attached to, the 24th Infantry. The annual reunion for men who served with at group will be held on Sept. 23-27 at the Arkansas Excelsior Hotel in Little Rock, Ark. For more information write or call Harold Peters 14030 Xanthus Lane, Rogers, MN 55374 (612) 427-2433. Airman Neufeld Graduates — Air Force Airman Cory L. Neufeld has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. He also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Neufeld, a 1992 graduate of Shidler High School, is the son of Linda M. McPark of Shidler, and brother of Jerry R. Neufeld of 1617 Donahoe Drive in Ponca City. Christina Gott Enters Basic Training — Army Pvt. Christina D. Gott has entered basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the eight weeks of training, she will study the Army mission and receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, Army history and traditions, and special training in human relations. Gott is the daughter of Richard S. and Cheryl L. Gott of Newkirk and a 1998 graduate of Newkirk High School. Library Painting — The Ponca City Library is currently undergoing a face-lift. Painting is under way and until completed some areas of the library will be closed to the public and staff is asking for patience from the patrons! Gunshots — At 6:49 a.m. Friday police took a report in the 400 block of North Union Street on gunshots that had been fired. Arrest — Police arrested a 18-year-old man at 9:37 a.m. Friday at the police station on a city warrant for failure to pay. Fraud — At 10:07 a.m. Friday Pioneer Rental, 1415 West South Avenue, called police reporting a failure to return rental property. A report was taken. Stolen Gun — A gun was reportedly stolen from First Street and Grand Avenue at 10:54 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned. Accident — An accident in the 900 block of South Fourteenth Street was reported to police at 1:31 p.m. Saturday. A report was taken. Stolen Bike — A resident in the 1100 block of South Ninth Street contacted police at 3:25 p.m. Friday about a stolen bike. A report was taken. Man Sprayed — At 3:36 p.m. Friday a man in the 1900 block of Mary Street called police to report that someone had sprayed him in the face with pepper spray. An officer was assigned. Telephone Vandalism — At 4:01 p.m. Friday a resident in the 800 block of North Peachtree Street called police reporting phone lines being cut. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Arrest — Police arrested a 32-year-old man at 4:14 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to pay. Accident — At 4:43 p.m. Friday a non-injury accident was reported in 1700 block of Skyes Boulevard. A report was taken. House Vandalism — A woman in the 100 block of Westbury Road advised police at 6:15 p.m. Friday that her house had been vandalized. An officer was assigned. Arrest — A 27-year-old man turned himself into police at 7:36 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to pay. Arrest — Police arrested a 34-year-old woman at 11:46 p.m. Friday from First Street and Oklahoma Avenue for driving under the influence, no insurance, driving under suspension, transporting an open container, expired inspection, no seat belt and running two red lights. Arrest — A 33-year-old man was arrested from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 11:51 p.m. Friday for driving under the influence, running a stop sign and expired driver’s license. Arrest — Police arrested a 28-year-old man at 12:54 a.m. Saturday from Oak Street and Park Avenue for reckless driving, driving under the influence, driving under suspension, failure to yield, expired tag, transporting an open container and no seat belt. Vehicle Break-In — At 1:15 a.m. Saturday a man in the 2700 block of North Fifth Street called police after his vehicle was broken into while parked in the 500 block of East Hartford Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Brick Throwing — Two incidents of bricks being thrown at windows on East Cleveland Avenue were reported to police early Saturday morning. The first occurred at 2:46 a.m. Saturday in the 900 block of East Cleveland Avenue and moments later another incident was reported at 2:53 a.m. in the 700 block of East Cleveland Avenue. Officers and extra patrol were assigned and destruction of private property reports were taken. Assault — Police responded to Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 3:06 a.m. Saturday after receiving a call regarding a person being assaulted. The person was located however did not cooperate with police. Assault — An assault and battery report was taken at 4:23 a.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of West Highland Avenue after a man had reportedly been assaulted. LIFESTYLESPTC Educators Nominated For Awards At Conference PTC Educators Nominated For Awards At ConferenceBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Linda Thompson, Steve Ellenwood, Chuck Bayha and Mike Swinehart, all educators from Pioneer Technology Center, have been nominated to receive awards at the 1998 Vo-Tech Summer Conference at the Tulsa Convention Center Aug. 3-5. Linda Thompson, Project Partner’s School-to-Work coordinator at PTC, has been nominated for the Oklahoma Vocational Association’s (OVA) Outstanding Vocational Educator Award for her commitment to implementing a local School-to-Work system. “Linda’s success is attributed to her great vision and exceptional work ethic and an attitude that will not accept defeat,” said Dr. Janet Cox, deputy superintendent at PTC. The OVA Outstanding Vocational Educator Award recognizes vocational-technical educators for providing significant contributions to vocational education programs for youth and adults in their field. The overall recipient will compete at the regional level, and if successful there, will compete for American Vocational Association Educator of the Year. Thompson began her educational career as a vocational home economics teacher in 1980. She was voted Oklahoma’s Outstanding Young Home Economics Teacher of the Year in 1985. In 1987 she moved to the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education as evaluation specialist, and was later promoted to evaluation division coordinator, then to state tech prep coordinator. Thompson was named Business and Professional Young Career Woman of the Year, and earned the 1995 Outstanding Service Award from the National Association of Family and Consumer Service. Steve Ellenwood, Family and Consumer Sciences Education instructor at PTC, has been nominated for the Oklahoma Vocational Association (OVA) Pride Award. He received the nomination for organizing Personalities, a student-managed restaurant, that opened this year at Pioneer Tech. The OVA Pride Award promotes vocational education by encouraging educators to share their “Public Relations in Developing Excellence” projects with their communities. Ellenwood said he wanted to offer his students more hands-on experience and give everyone an equal chance at success. Personalities gives students experience in fine restaurant training and makes them accountable by working with customers and the public. “Personalities is a way to connect academics to future careers. It has developed into one of the best public relations tools at Pioneer Tech,” said Charlotte Edwards, OVA executive director. Chuck Bayha, the first-ever assistant campus director at PTC, has been recognized as a potential leader in vocational education and will compete for the Oklahoma Vocational Association’s New Professional Award. “Bayha is a strong, positive voice, a champion of Pioneer Tech’s mission,” said Lanita Chapman, campus director at PTC. Bayha’s recruitment of students involves acting as the initial contact for teachers, parents and sending schools. He also develops the daily activities for the Drop-Out Recovery Program. “Bayha is a realist, who understands the problems facing today’s youth. He knows how much impact educational goals can have on students,” Chapman said. Mike Swinehart, trade and industrial education instructor at PTC, has been selected as Oklahoma’s new trade and industrial education teacher and will compete for the state’s Outstanding New Vocational Teacher Award. The OVA Outstanding New Vocational Teacher Award recognizes new teachers who, early in their careers, have made significant contributions toward innovative vocational-technical education programs. The overall recipient will compete at the regional level next spring, and if successful there, will compete for AVA Outstanding New Teacher of the Year. “Swinehart creates an active learning environment through his partnering relationships with the construction industry,” said Charlotte Edwards, OVA’s executive director. Knowing that his program needed a solid foundation, Swinehart called upon local businesses and industries. He quickly learned that they were more than willing to help out with on-the-job training and technical updates. Swinehart also created a local Student of the Month and Student of the Year program. He feels this gives his class leadership skills, an idea that helped elect one of his students as this years VICA state president. For the past two years, Swinehart has volunteered to serve as state chairperson for the Carpentry and Cabinet Making Trade Group. The featured speakers at the conference are Don Tapscott, president of New Paradigm Learning Corporation, who Vice-President Al Gore has described as one of America’s foremost technology experts; Billy Riggs, a motivational speaker, and Clifton Taulbert, noted author. Conference attendees will represent the occupational areas of agricultural education, business education, trade and industrial education, technology education, health occupations, marketing education and family and consumer sciences education. Mystic Mountain Memories Unique CookbookBY PATTI N. CARMACK News Lifestyles Editor The creation of “Mystic Mountain Memories” is a mother and son endeavor to compose a cookbook that is much more than a collection of recipes. The authors, Josie and Jerry Minerich, have produced an educational book that teaches the reader to be creative as well as economical. Whether you cook for one or 10, this book helps you to prepare fresh dishes every meal without leftovers. By making up your own recipe you can make just the right amount according to the authors. Special features include separate divisions for fresh fruits, cross referencing index, a special page to tell you “What To Do With The Rest of It” such as egg whites, special markings for “impressive” recipes, an EZ or Healthy indication beside the title. All ingredients are readily available at the grocery store for the recipes in this book published by C & G Publishing, Inc. 1-800-925-3172. One of the most interesting sections I read in the cookbook was titled “Lessons and Hints on Eating, Cooking and Living Better.” For the beginner or the more “seasoned” cook, this section holds valuable information. There are recipes that are “sugarless” and many that are low fat. Substitutions and suggestions are given in a clearcut manner. The perfect present for a new cook, whether it is a bride or groom, a student away at school or the bachelor or bachelorette this is a “must have.” Jerry Minerich created this soup for his restaurant. Souper Gomer’s 2 medium size red potatoes 3 to 4 cups milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, diced 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoon parsley flakes Dash of nutmeg Scrub or peel potatoes. Cut into pieces and boil, only until potatoes are tender. Drain and mash slightly with a fork, leaving chunky. In the same pan, add milk, soup and all of the seasonings, stirring well until heated thoroughly. Do not boil. Stir in cheese until melted. Taste it and add more cheese or seasonings if desired. Black Raspberry Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Cake 4 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 eggs, separated (room temperature) 1 teaspoon vanilla Black Raspberry Cream Cheese Filling 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup seedless black raspberry jam 1 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 10 inch or three 9 inch round cake pans. Melt chocolate in small saucepan on low heat. Set aside to cool slightly. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat egg yolks and add, mixing well. Stir in melted chocolate. Add buttermilk and flour mixture alternately until well blended. Whip egg whites and fold into cake mixture until well blended. Stir in vanilla. Divide batter between pans and bake 30 to 35 minutes, until tested done. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes before removing cakes from pans. Continue cooling on wire racks. Black Raspberry Cream Cheese Filling: Blend ingredients until smooth. Spread filling between layers and refrigerate, covered, 45 minutes before frosting with Chocolately Creamy Frosting. Chocolately Cream Frosting 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons egg substitute 1/4 cup milk In large bowl, combine 1 cup of the powdered sugar, butter, melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt; beat until creamy. Beat in egg substitute. Alternately blend in remaining sugar and milk. Continue beating until thick enough to spread. Spread frosting over cake and chill. Any frosting left may be refrigerated or put between graham crackers. School Counselor Association Aids OKC Child Care CenterIn the week following the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in April 1995, six Oklahoma school counselors wrote a book titled “The Terrible Scary Explosion!” The authors were Belinda McCharen, Susan Miller, Thelia Shaw, Anita Walker, Barbara Webster and David Wilson. The counselors saw a need to do something that would benefit school counselors in their difficult job of helping children and families work through the healing process. The Oklahoma State Department of Education assisted by selling the books to every school counselor in Oklahoma. The book was so beneficial that requests were made for additional copies. The Oklahoma School Counselor Association decided to print additional copies and sell them for five dollars each. Hundreds of copies of the book were sold or donated free-of-charge as requests for the book came in from across the nation. After three years, OSCA has cleared about $2,000 above its costs on the books and decided to donate the money to Oklahoma City Downtown YMCA Children’s Center which is scheduled to open this fall. With the funds, the YMCA will be purchasing eight baby beds as well as one baby buggy which will seat six babies. The presentation of the check was made by Sherry Bynum, OSCA President-Elect from Norman Public Schools, and Royce Caldron, OSCA Treasurer from Ponca City Public Schools. OSCA wanted to dedicate their gifts to those children who lost their lives in the bombing and at the same time honor all children and “hopefully bring us step closer to healing.” Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter MeetsTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order and the devotion given by Maxine Reeves. Robinell Oldham led the TOPS Pledge and Jewell McFarland led the KOPS Kreed. Roll was called by Natalie McCoy and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best Loser was Fern Black and the “Ha Ha” pot was won by Mary Bryant. Loretta Riley gave the program “To Your Good Health” and “Instructions For Life.” Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Brief programs are presented each week. Weigh-in time is 6:15-6:55 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448 or Natalie McCoy, 767-1429. TOPS is recognized nationally and various ideas for diet are presented, including the following: If you are taking a long car trip this summer, don’t leave 0the “pit stops” to chance. “A few minutes of advance planning can help you even out the peaks and valleys of ‘highway hunger,’ said Patty Pappan of Miami, Okla., a representative of TOPS. “You won’t have to rely on a desperate last-minute fast food meal.” Here are some tasty, healthy tidbits to take along for the ride. A few of these travel best in a small cooler; others are fine in a paper bag or their original wrappers. Breads: bagels, breadsticks, unsweetened cereals, low-fat muffins. Beverages: flavored seltzers, fruit juices (especially individual juice boxes), iced tea. Fruits: bananas, apples, oranges, seedless grapes. Dried Fruit: apricots, raisins, and dates. Vegetables: baby carrots, sliced celery or green pepper sticks, round cucumber slices. Learning about tasty, nutritious snack choices is just one of many things TOPS members do to improve their eating habits. At weekly chapter meetings, they trade recipes and hints, encourage one another, and even engage in friendly contests geared toward taking off and keeping off pounds sensibly. There are approximately 1200 members in 52 TOPS chapters throughout Northern Oklahoma. Amy Hayes Bride-ElectMr. and Mrs. John B. Hayes of Ponca City are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amy Luree Hayes, to Lindsey Russell Mowrar, son of Chuck and Sandra Mowrar of Bartlesville. The wedding is set for Aug. 8 at the Wilderness Church at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Miss Hayes is a 1998 graduate of Ponca City High School and will attend Northern Oklahoma College this fall to pursue a degree in elementary education. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Orrin and Evelyn Pederson, Ponca City, and the great-granddaughter of Anna Hudson, Fairbury, Neb. Mowrar, a 1996 graduate of Caney Valley High School in Caney, Kan., is employed at Hayes Auto Sales. Wheatheart Nutrition Center MenuMonday, Aug. 3: Sausage patty with gravy; oven fried potatoes; carrot and cabbage salad; biscuit with butter; cinnamon applesauce. Tuesday, Aug. 4: Ham and beans; tomato spoon relish; cornbread with butter; pudding with topping. Wednesday, Aug. 5: Italian meatloaf; potatoes Romanoff; buttered spinach; roll with butter; cherry fruit gelatin. Thursday, Aug. 6: Submarine sandwich; pea salad; onion, pickle, lettuce and tomato; hamburger buns; easy chocolate cake. Friday, Aug. 7: Baked chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; buttered broccoli; roll with butter; cookie. Enid Exposition Center Opens With ‘Tops In Blue’VANCE AIR FORCE BASE — Tops in Blue, the entertainment showcase of the United States Air Force, will perform Aug. 23 in Enid beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the new Chisholm Trail Exposition Center. The 1998 edition of Tops in Blue, titled “Red, White, Rhythm & Blue,” highlights the songs and music of America — from the music of the early ‘20s to Motown and the Blues Brothers. Celebrating 45 years of entertainment, Tops in Blue ‘98 will perform for families worldwide. This free performance of Tops in Blue is part of the Chisholm Trail Exposition Center’s grand opening weekend. The fully air conditioned facility seats 9,500. There is no admission or parking charge for the Tops in Blue performance. This year’s “Red, White, Rhythm & Blue” show brings the stars and stripes to the stage, featuring the different styles of music originating in America during the 20th century. From the ragtime of the 20s to today’s country and pop, the show is designed to bring back memories for the young and old. Music from America’s animated movies will bring out the children in all of us, and a special tribute to the 40th anniversary of Motown will feature many American songs that have become classics. The 1998 Tops in Blue team is a reflection of the “Best of the Best.” Celebrating 45 years of entertaining military families throughout the world, this 1998 production will tour over 100 locations and present 120 shows in over 20 countries. Tops in Blue has performed at six world fairs and over 100 state fairs and festivals, has produced movies and two albums, has performed in six Bob Hope specials, had their TV debut in 1954 on the Ed Sullivan’s “Toast of the Town,” and performed for 110 million people at Super Bowl XIX. The Tops in Blue ‘98 is sponsored by AT&T, USPA&IRA, and Landstar/Ranger Government Transportation, Inc. The show is also made possible through the cooperative effort of the Enid Tourism and Convention Bureau and the Chisholm Trail Exposition Center. For more information, contact the Vance Public Affairs Office at (580) 213-7136/7476. Blackwell Church Ceremony Unites Couple In MarriageMr. and Mrs. James Schneider are residing in Tulsa following their June 27, 1998 wedding. The bridegroom is employed at Planet Fitness in Tulsa where he works in membership sales and personal training. The bride will begin work at Sooner Start in Tulsa as an occupational therapist on Aug. 3. Schneider and the former Carla Mayden were united in marriage June 27, 1998 in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Blackwell. Officiating was Steve Harden from Southside Baptist church in Ponca City. Church decorations included candelabra accented with ivy and ivory flowers and matching floral arrangements at the altar and Unity candle. Decorations were provided and arranged by Jennifer Wiseman of Tonkawa, assisted by Sherry Spracklin of Blackwell. The bride is the daughter of Linda and Carl Mayden of Blackwell and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerrie Childers and Mr. and Mrs. Don Mayden, and great-granddaughter of Stella Childers, all of Blackwell Schneider is the son of Patty and Wes Schneider of Ponca City and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Haynes of Ponca City and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schneider of Sulphur, La. Sharon Armstrong played the organ and sang “Parents’ Prayer.” Shawna Armstrong sang “My Life Is In Your Hands” and “Because You Loved Me.” Chad Brown, brother-in-law of the bride, and Chad Wilson were candlelighters. Julie Hendren of Tonkawa kept the guest book. The bride’s designer gown of lace and candlelight satin was embellished with seed pearls and sequins. The vee neckline and short puffed sleeves were accentuated with seed pearls and sequins. The detachable chapel length satin train was edged with Schiffli lace and detailed with matching lace appliques. Her veiling was secured by a headpiece of ivory roses and pearl accents, both created by the bride’s aunt, Shirley Blunk. The bride carried a large bouquet of mauve and dark pink roses accented with ivory polyanthus, baby’s breath, greenery and pearls with dark pink and ivory ribbon streamers tied in love knots detailed with pearls and the bride’s grandfather’s baby ring and her maternal great-grandmother’s wedding band. The bridal bouquet was arranged by Patty Schneider, the bridegroom’s mother. Christie Brown of Blackwell served her sister as Matron of Honor and bridesmaids were Traci Krider of Tulsa, sister of the bridegroom, and Shawna Armstrong of West Hills, Calif. Each attendant was attired in a lined pale pink georgette gown with an Empire waistline. The back was adorned with a satin bow and satin-covered buttons. Each carried a bouquet of mauve and dark pink roses with greenery, baby’s breath and ivory and mauve ribbon streamers. Their bouquets were also arranged by the bridegroom’s mother. Brad Rosewitz of Ponca City was the Best Man and groomsmen were Andy Krider of Tulsa, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Chad Wilson of Ponca City. Serving as ushers were Chad Brown of Blackwell, brother-in-law of the bride, and Chad Wilson. They wore formal tuxedos with ivory vests and ties. Corsages and boutonnieres were created by the bride, Christie Brown and Claire Russell. The reception was held in the church social room. Assisting with the event were Tandra Oldham, Melody Thompson, Karen Seaton and Julie Roach. The triple-tiered wedding cake was encircled with greenery and each tier accented with greenery and dark pink flowers. The cake was topped with a heart finial trimmed with lace, ribbon and pearls. The bridegroom’s cake was decorated with a barbell and writing. Velma Paige made and decorated the cakes. The bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Western Sizzlin’ in Ponca City. In addition to the wedding party, guests were Orland Schneider, Ron and Claire Russell, Orene Upshaw and Russell, Sharon and Tahlia Layton. Among the wedding guests were the bride’s grandparents and great-grandmother and Mr. and Mrs. Darrien Wheeler and Jacob of Wichita, Kan.; Michael Whittaker of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Brady, Keith and Alexandria of Wynnewood; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brady, Kim and Macy of Edmond; Jan and Staci Clark of Edmond, Mr. and Mrs. Don Ashworth of Enid, Kari Russell of Tulsa. Seniors Urged To Join AARPAmerican Association of Retired People Ponca City Chapter 432 will hold the regular monthly meeting at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center on West Grand Aug. 4 at 12:30 p.m. The speaker for this meeting will be the current county Assessor for Kay County. There will be time allowed for questions from members and visitors. This is a meeting where the subject was chosen by the members. The nomination committee will be appointed by the president and preference will be given for any member who wishes to volunteer. This is the meeting where members will discuss the possibility of merging with the Blackwell chapter for a Kay County Chapter of AARP. All people over the age of 50 are invited. These meetings cover topics of interest to Senior Citizens “We want to represent members of AARP and we need you to be present to let us know your current concerns” said a chapter spokesperson. Christina Rhodes EngagedMr. and Mrs. William Thomas Rhodes, 2300 East Hubbard Road, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Christina Ann, to Charles J. Smades Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smades of Altus. An Oct. 24 wedding at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church is planned. Miss Rhodes is a 1987 graduate of Ponca City High School and received an associate degree as a paralegal from Rose State College. She earned a bachelor degree in political science and public service from the University of Central Oklahoma and is presently employed in sales with Precision Fitting and Gauge. Smades, a graduate of Altus High School, received a bachelor degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University. He is employed with Wiginton Fire Sprinklers, a Fire Protection Engineering Firm. Kennedys Observe 55 YearsMr. and Mrs. Roy E. Kennedy will observe their 55th wedding anniversary on Aug. 7. To celebrate the occasion a dinner at the Ponca City Country Club will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. On Aug. 9, during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service at Grace Episcopal Church, a tree will be dedicated in their honor by their children and grandchildren. Roy Kennedy and the former Ann Colhouer, daughter of Frank and Nancy Colhouer, were married Aug. 7, 1943 in the Baptist Chapel at Fort Sumner, N.M. Mr. Kennedy is a World War II veteran and served as a B-17 bomber pilot. After he graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1948 with a degree in mechanical engineering the Kennedys moved to Ponca City where he was employed by Conoco. Mr. Kennedy retired from Conoco in 1985. Mr. Kennedy is a member of the VFW, Elks, Masons, Noon Lions and volunteers as a tutor for the Ponca City Literacy Council and enjoys fishing. Mrs. Kennedy was a legal secretary in Ponca City for many years, and after retiring, worked part time at Conoco. She is a member of Bible Study Fellowship, Episcopal Church Women and is a tour guide at the Marland Mansion. An avid bridge player, she has also been a member of the Ponca City Mother’s Club for 45 years. The Kennedys are active communicants of Grace Episcopal Church. Their sons and daughters-in-law are: Jon and Phyllis Kennedy and Frank and Angela Kennedy, all of Ponca City. Grandchildren are Bret Kennedy, and his wife Suzanne, of Morgan Hill, Calif.; Kristin Kennedy of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Natalie and Blake Kennedy of Ponca City. Singles Network PlansThe Singles Network welcomes all single people, whether divorced, widowed or never married. Friday, Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, Life Adjustment Seminar at the First United Methodist Church. Saturday, Aug. 8, a party for all the attendees. Sunday, Aug. 9, we will not have the usual General Discussion, but it will resume on Aug. 16 as usual. Tuesday, Aug. 11, meet to eat at the Blue Moon at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, general meeting and pot luck at Grace Episcopal Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the Singles Network or the Life Adjustment Seminar please call Betty at 762-9779 or Dorothy at 765-1403 or the First United Methodist Church office. Lacey Ann Short Becomes Bride of Jared A. ShriverLacey Ann Short became the bride of Jared Anson Shriver in a 7 p.m. ceremony July 11, 1998 at the United Methodist-Christian Church in Marland. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Warren Stafford. Parents of the couple are Chris and Linda Short of Ponca City and Walter and Muriel Shriver of Ozark, Mo. Jenny Shriver, sister of the bride, sang “Long As I Live.” Traditional wedding music, including “Canon in D,” “Bridal Chorus” and “The Wedding March” were played by a string quartet. Two of the members playing, Barbara Fox and Anne Marie Webster, were the bride’s former orchestra teachers. Candlelighters were Emily Wilkerson of Marland and Kaellen Short of Blackwell, both cousins of the bride. Suzanne Thompson of Ponca City attended the guest book. The bride wore a white satin designer gown with the Basque waistline and halter neckline embellished with satin and illusion appliques beaded with seed pearls and sequins. The back of the gown featured a bustle accentuated with a beaded satin rose. The hemline of the full skirt was adorned with cutwork designs with beading and sequins as was the chapel length train. Her fingertip veil of illusion was secured by a pearl tiara and she carried an arrangement of Fire and Ice roses, stephanotis, baby’s breath, fern and English ivy tied with cranberry and white ribbons. The bouquet was atop the bride’s grandmother’s Bible, which was carried by a family bride for the ninth time. Matron of Honor for her sister was Jenny Shriver of Ozark, Mo. Her cranberry-colored floor length gown featured a square neckline, cap sleeves and a satin bow in back. She carried a bouquet of Fire & Ice roses, baby’s breath, fern and English ivy. Serving his brother as Best Man was Jayson Shriver of Ozark, Mo. Ushers were cousins of the bride, Cody Harman and Heath Harman, both of Ponca City. The bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Marland Fire Department building. Assisting with the event were Amanda DeMarteau of Kansas City, Wendy Looper and Suzanne Thompson of Ponca City, Jannason and Shannon Short of Ada. Following a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii the couple has established a home in Edmond. The bride is a dental hygiene student at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the bridegroom is participating in an assistantship with the master’s program at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Among the guests attending the wedding were the bride’s grandparents: Philip and Reitagae Wilkerson of Ponca City and Bud and Lavora Short of Forsyth, Mo. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the bridegroom’s parents, was held at the American Legion in Ponca City. Other out-of-town relatives attending the wedding were David and Charlotte Andervich, Nancy and Stephanie of Kansas City; Bernis Beck of Coffeyville, Kan.; Joyce, Mark and Mahlyn Walton of Hutchison, Kan.; Runt and Jodi Short, Jannason and Shannon of Ada; Coleen, Toby and Chance Blevins of Omaha, Ark.; Cheryl Robinson and Sara Sandy of Muskegon, MI; Dale and Alta McBride of Alamo, Texas; Randy and Brenda Willems and Autumn of Plano, Texas. Reeds Celebrate AnniversaryJimmy and LaNell Reed, 605 West Otoe, observed their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday. A family dinner is planned for a later date. Jimmy Reed and the former LaNell Casey were married at the Southeast Church of Christ in Oklahoma City on Aug. 1, 1958 with Eugene Henderson officiating. Reed graduated from Crooked Oak High School in Oklahoma City in 1955 and Mrs. Reed graduated from South East High School in Oklahoma City in 1960. They made their first home in Oklahoma City. Following three years of military service, Mr. Reed returned to Oklahoma City and worked for Bond Bakery, and Frieden Inc. The Reeds moved to Ponca City in 1964 when he went to work for Conoco Inc. in the office machine shop. He moved to the Conoco Print shop when the machine shop was closed and worked there until his retirement in 1993. He enjoys tinkering with old cars and being with his children and grandchildren. Mrs. Reed is currently employed at Conoco as a secretary in the Seismic Imaging Technology Center. She enjoys sewing, crocheting, crafts, and sharing time with her children and grandchildren. The couple has lived in their present home for 32 years. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are the parents of three daughters, Kathey Farmer and Kristi Reed of Ponca City, and Cyndy Smith of Grandview, Mo. Grandchildren are Jimmy, Katy, and Jordan Farmer, and Jacye Grimm of Ponca City, and Kasey and Korey Smith of Grandview, Mo. The Reeds’ sons-in-law are Eddie Farmer of Ponca City and David Smith of Grandview, Mo. Mrs. Reed is the daughter of Frances Casey of Ponca City. Deadlines For LifestylesForms for engagement, anniversary and wedding announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor. The News requests that the name of a contact person and a telephone number, where they may be reached during business hours, be listed. The deadline for the Sunday edition for stories with pictures is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted at least two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, the News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event. However, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. Stories submitted prior to one month following the ceremony will usually receive preference in the Sunday edition. If the photo is a snapshot rather than a professional photograph, it may not be usable. We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be enlarged or reduced as needed. The only exception is some snapshots. Check with the Lifestyles Editor. There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may bleed through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if information submitted is handwritten rather than typed. Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where, etc. ”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story but you may certainly do so if you desire; but be aware that the story is subject to editing. Items may be mailed, faxed or brought in person to the News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed. Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. For further information contact the Lifestyles Editor. If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit by mail. Shawna Lynn McDougall Marries Ian Todd EwingShawna Lynn McDougall of Ponca City and Ian Todd Ewing of Shidler exchanged wedding vows July 1, 1998 beneath a white archway trimmed in greenery. The nuptials were solemnized by the Rev. Charles Richey from the Webb City Church of God in a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Lake Ponca Duck Pond area. A reception at the park followed the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Randy McDougall of Eugene, Ore. and Tonya McDougall of Ponca City and grandparents are Bud and Ernestine Becke of Ponca City. Parents of the bridegroom are Allen and Shirley Alberty of Shidler. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a blue dress patterned with yellow roses. She wore white rosebuds in her hair and carried a bouquet of white roses and yellow rosebuds. Mandi Kelly of Ponca City served her sister as Maid of Honor and bridesmaid was Shallon Dummer of Ponca City. Each wore a blue dress accented with white roses and carried an arrangement of multicolored flowers. The bride’s sister, Jami McDougall, was the flower girl. She wore a dress in a multiflowered design and carried a basket of yellow flowers. Kelly Vanzandt of Ponca City served as Best Man and groomsman was Steve Kelly of Ponca City. Kyle McDougall, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer. The men in the wedding party wore blue jeans, white shirts and western hats. The bride attended school in Ponca City and is employed as House Manager at Peachtree Landing in Ponca City. The bridegroom, a 1990 graduate of Shidler High School, has attended Claremore College and graduated from CLEET School in 1997. A former Osage County deputy, he is now Deputy Sheriff for Kay County. Following a wedding trip to Missouri and Tulsa, the couple is residing at 1932 Mary in Ponca City. Events Honor GreenfieldsBill and Ruthann Greenfield, celebrating 40 years of marriage, were recently honored by their family and friends during a barbecue and dance. The celebration was hosted by the couple’s five children and their families: Kym and Mike White, Kris, Kyle, and Nick of Ponca City; Kelly Epley, Bryan and Brad of Kansas City, Kan.; Bill and Lori Greenfield, Ashley and Connor of Andover, Kan.; Kerry and Ken McGuire, Kay and Audrey of Cincinnati, Ohio; Kacey and Heath DePriest and Haydn of Sulphur, La. Special guests in attendance included Bill and Lucille Greenfield of Hutchinson, Kan. Also Byron and Goldie Brandt, Gerry and JoAnn Morgan all of Ponca City. Billy Joe Greenfield and the former Ruthann Dobson were married July 30, 1958 in Newkirk. The couple made their first home in Hutchinson and later moved to Wichita, Kan. to attend WSU. In 1966 he became employed with Continental Oil Company and the couple moved to Ponca City where they have made their home the past 32 years. Since his retirement from Conoco in 1994, they have both become avid golfers and enjoy traveling to visit children and grandchildren. Rebecca Diane Sober Weds James JohnsonRebecca Diane Sober and James Paul Johnson were married June 20, 1998, in a 7 p.m. ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Ponca City. Their double ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. Robert Peak of Tulsa. Parents of the bride are Tom and Pam Sober, 290 South Rock Cliff Road, and the bridegroom’s parents are Dr. Ben Johnson and Ms. Jill Johnson, both of Tulsa. Various pre-recorded classical selections were played during the seating of the guests, the lighting of the candles by Christian Sharpe of Edmond, cousin of the bride, and the seating of the mothers and grandparents of the couple. “Ave Maria” was played as the attendants’ processional. The traditional processional and recessional were played by organist Sue Lippert. An original composition, “A Reason for This Love” was played and sung by Matt Mayse, friend of the bridegroom, during the lighting of the unity candle. “When She Says She Loves Me”, arranged and sung by Matt Mayse, accompanied by the bridegroom, Sid Siler and Aaron Davis, all playing acoustic guitars, was presented as a serenade to the bride prior to the recessional. The church was decorated with brass candelabra accented with floral arrangements of trailing springeri greenery, hybrid lilies and pink roses. Focal point on the altar was the unity candle decorated with fresh pink lilies, pink roses and Queen Anne’s Lace. The pews were marked with bouquets of trailing greenery and pink rosebuds with black and silver streamers. Matron of Honor was Kari Nolan, formerly of Ponca City, now of Midland, Texas, and bridesmaids were Carolyn Kindle of Tulsa, Kimberly Slack of Dallas, Texas and Shana Rutz of Ponca City. Each of the attendants wore a long black dress of their choosing. The honor attendant carried three long stemmed pink roses accented with baby’s breath and greenery and the other attendants each carried a long stemmed pink rose with greenery. Flower girl was Lauren Spraker, stepsister of the bridegroom. She was attired in an ankle length dress of black satin with cap sleeves and a chiffon sash at the waistline. The ringbearer was Brandon Hurst, nephew of the bridegroom. He wore a tuxedo similar to those worn by the men in the bridal party. Sid Siler of Hong Kong and Tracy Tyler of Tulsa served as Best Men with James Scott of Tulsa and Doug Johnson of Tulsa, brother of the bridegroom, serving as groomsmen. Ushers were Scott Sober of Ponca City, brother of the bride; Aaron Sharpe of Edmond, cousin of the bride; Jimmy Oban and Erin Deweese, both of Tulsa. All of the men of the wedding party were attired in black, double-breasted tuxedos, with the bridegroom wearing a formal tuxedo. The bride wore a designer gown of white satin and lace. The dress was styled as a fitted, backless sheath with a crocheted Alencon lace bodice and shoulder straps which were attached on each side at the waist. Satin rosebuds connected the detachable train at the waist. Her sheer, train-length veil was held in place by a white satin bow accented with pearls. The bride carried a cascade arrangement of pink and white hybrid lilies, pink roses, small ivory miniature carnations edged in rose, accented with ivy and baby’s breath. For the traditional “something old and borrowed”, the bride wore her maternal grandmother’s wedding band, “something new” was her dress and a ruby pendant given to her by the bridegroom; “something blue” was her garter, and she carried a “lucky two dollar bill” given to her by the bridegroom on the occasion of her sitting for the Texas licensure test. Hosting the reception at the American Legion were the bride’s parents, Tom and Pam Sober, and the bridegroom’s father, Dr. Ben Johnson. Assisting were Erin Hugger of Claremore, and Leslie Feeback of Kansas City, Kan.,cousin of the bride. Mary Prock of Ponca City attended the guest book. The five-tiered wedding cake had fresh flowers around each layer which reflected off the mirror base. The flowers included lemon leaf, leather leaf, Queen Anne’s Lace, pink roses, baby’s breath, Alstromeria and hybrid lilies. Music was provided by DJ Erin Deweese and music was played by the bridegroom, Sid Siler and Matt Mayse on acoustic guitars. Following a wedding cruise to the Virgin Islands, the couple is residing at 4530 South Birmingham Place in Tulsa. The bride is employed as a Rehab Tech while pursuing her master’s degree, and the bridegroom is the owner and manager of J.R.’s Place. Special guests at the wedding included the members of the bridegroom’s family, all from Tulsa, including his mother, Jill Johnson; his father, Dr. Ben Johnson and Jacque Spraker; his sister, Amy Hurst; and the bridegroom’s grandparents, Paul and Louise Johnson from Alabama; and Ann Middleton, Africa, a longtime friend of the bridegroom’s family. Also attending were the bride’s grandparents, Virginia Denison, and Gerald and Hope Sober, all of Ponca City, and Richard Lee, the bride’s uncle from New York City. Numerous other relatives and friends from out of town and state also attended. Following the rehearsal the bridegroom’s father hosted dinner at Godfrey’s for members of the wedding party. A brunch on the morning after the wedding was hosted by the bride’s parents, Tom and Pam Sober, and the bridegroom’s mother, Jill Johnson, at the home of the bride’s parents for all the out of town family and guests. Showers were given in the couple’s honor in Alabama by the groom’s grandparents, Louise and Paul Johnson; a family shower, hosted by the bride’s aunt, Nancy Keathly, in Garland, Texas; a kitchen shower, hosted by Mary Kleinman, Juni Parks, Janet Hacker and Betty Rutz in Ponca City, and in Tulsa, hosted by Ann Nailfeh. Couple Celebrates 40 YearsMr. and Mrs. Jerald Gregg, 313 South Seventh, will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4. Gregg and the former Carol Ann Steckman were married on that date in 1958 at the Presbyterian Church in Newkirk with the Rev. Charles L. Kruger officiating. Mrs. Gregg is a housewife and Mr. Gregg retired from General Electric Company in January 1992 with 30 years service. The couple’s children and grandchildren are Teresa Montgomery of Ponca City and Travis of Newkirk; Gary and Dee Dee Gregg, Jeremy and Sarah of Ponca City; Jeffery and Kim Gregg, Nathan and Ashley of Newkirk; Keith and Christina Stansbery and Zachary of Ponca City. Reception To Honor CoupleA reception honoring Richard and Dee Wintermute of Tonkawa on their golden wedding anniversary is being hosted by their daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Ann and Red Nichols, Louise and Steve Lynn, and Marie Wintermute. The event is planned Aug. 9, 2-4 p.m., at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Tonkawa. An open invitation is extended to family and friends and no gifts are requested. Richard Wintermute and the former Delores “Dee” Brown were married Aug. 9, 1948 in Perry. They have three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Publicity GuideThe Ponca City News Publicity Guide is available, free of charge, to area publicity chairmen to help them obtain the best possible publicity for their organization. The guide offers story suggestions, deadlines, and other necessary information about submissions to the Lifestyles section. Interested persons may pick up a guide at the Lifestyles desk at the News. Backhaus-Hawkins Vows Said In Newkirk CeremonyThe First Christian Church in Newkirk was the setting for the July 11, 1998 wedding of Tracy Backhaus and Justin Hawkins. They exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony officiated at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Jerry Albright. The bride is the daughter of Rick Backhaus and Carol Purdy, both of Newkirk and the bridegroom is the son of Allen and Maxine Hawkins of Burbank. Taped musical selections included “No Doubt About It” with Neal McCoy. “The Rose” with LeAnn Rimes, “From This Moment” with Shania Twain and Bryan White and “Wink” with Neal McCoy. Traditional music was played by Scott Eisenhauer, organist. The bride wore a white satin gown with a sweetheart neckline, lace sleeves and fitted bodice with a lace overlay adorned with pearls and sequins. The full skirt was marked in back with a bow and rosette and the hemline was accented by scalloped lace trim. The chapel length train was highlighted with openwork lace appliques. The bride wore a double tiered waistlength veil attached to a pearl crown and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and white magnolias she designed. Rachel Locke was Matron of Honor and bridesmaids were sisters of the bridegroom, Charity Hawkins and Rachel Wood. Each wore a pale yellow street-length dress with an Empire waistline and round neckline accented with rosettes. Their bouquets were created by the bride from yellow roses and white magnolias. Chelsi Logan, flower girl, wore a pale yellow dress with white satin trim. Brandon Von Lanken was the ringbearer. Candlelighters were Porsha and Lincoln Purdy, stepsister and stepbrother of the bride. Sarah Oliver, cousin of the bride, attended the guest book. Cody Hawkins served his brother as Best Man and groomsmen were Ben Wickham and Allen Backhaus, brother of the bride. Guests were seated by cousins of the bridegroom, Jarod Dowler and Nick Von Lanken. Assisting with the reception at the fellowship hall of the church were Christina Wickham, Jenny Horinek and Karen Martin. The couple resides at 804 West Otoe. The bride is employed part time with the Kay County Assessors office and the bridegroom is employed with HMT Fabrications. Among the guests attending the wedding were grandparents of the couple: Les and Gladys Oliver of Tulsa, Glenn and Rose Hawkins of Apperson, Louis and Betty Backhaus of Newkirk and step-grandparents Wayne and Jean Purdy of Blackwell. Other guests included Mary Ann Christian of Wynnewood, Meredith Von Lanken and Nick Von Lanken of Charleston, Ill., Cheryl Rollin and family of Sulfur. July Event Honors CrummsMr. and Mrs. Richard Crumm of Ponca City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a family dinner July 11 at the Ranch Drive Fire Station. The event was hosted by the couple’s four daughters and their husbands, Jimmy and Vicki Covey of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ernie and Patty Adkins of Ada, John and Cindy Koster of Georgetown, Texas, and Steve and Penny Frick of Ponca City. The theme for the evening was “Fifty Years — The Legacy.” Table decorations included 50th wedding anniversary pictures of the couple’s parents, the late Alva and Edna Crumm and the late Ray and Dena Kitchin. Mr. and Mrs. Crumm were presented a memory album including letters from their children and grandchildren and a handmade quilt detailing the family heritage. A special skit and song served as entertainment. The cake was decorated with the same cake topper used by Mrs. Crumm’s parents on their golden anniversary. Richard Lee Crumm and the former Aldena Elizabeth Kitchin were married July 9, 1948 in Ponca City and have resided here for most of their married life. Mr. Crumm retired from Conoco in 1985 and enjoys woodworking, gardening, and working with the Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department. Mrs. Crumm is involved in Bible Study Fellowship and spending time with her grandchildren, Mark and Shawn Covey; Lisa and her husband, Mike Bagg; Sara and Travis Adkins; Andrea and Hannah Koster; Abby and Tim Frick. They both enjoy listening to gospel music and are members of Eastern Heights Christian Church. Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Lily Freeman, 762-9027; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Monday. Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Senior Citizen dance every Monday, 7-10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone is welcome. “Hayriders Band” plays. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Pioneer Area Quilt Guild meets Aug. 3 at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. Stitch and Assist begins at 9:30 a.m. with instruction on appliqueing. Registrations begins at 11:30 a.m. Business meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. followed by Show and Share. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Albright United Methodist Church people invite 4-year-olds through sixth grade age students to participate in Vacation Bible School Aug. 3-7. 6-8 p.m. To register call 765-6432. TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 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. Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271, or Ray Moreland, 762-7806. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 205 West Hartford. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. WEDNESDAY Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome to come discover what Toastmasters is about. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 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. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Thursday, 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. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Young-At-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, 7-10 p.m. A Snack and Hillbilly night is held the first Thursday of each month. Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band play. Agrarian Club meeting, 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Evans Park, Southeast of City off Riverview Road. All former and present members and agribusiness people are urged to attend this social event. A family basket picnic is planned. Beverages and entertainment will be provided. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). FRIDAY Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Land of Country Antiques and Craft Festival Friday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hutchins Memorial, Fifth and Overbrook. SATURDAY AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Reorganized Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161 or 765-5958. SPORTSYoung Poncan Reaches Finals Young Poncan Reaches FinalsBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Young Berry Gifford made his first ride in the NMA Grand National Motocross Championship a memorial one as he qualified for Saturday’s runoff in the large Pee Wee Stock Through 6 Class. The Ponca City rider finished 12th in both of his motos in that division to be among the top 25 entries in Saturday’s runoff. He ran into some problems in that final race but still finished 28th in the nation. Gifford found the Pee Wee Modified division a little tougher, finishing 29th and 27th in his heats and did not qualify for the runoff in that division. One Ponca City riders did take home a trophy as long-time racer Scott Morgan finished sixth in the Plus 30 Non-Pro division after taking sixth and seventh in his heats. His local rival in that class, Larry Byers was 11th overall after running 12th and 10th in his motos. Another Ponca City rider just missed getting into the runoff in the Junior Cycle Stock 9-11 class., Justin White was 13th and 17th in his heats with the top 30 advancing to Saturday’s run. He also found the modified bikers in is class much faster as he took 19th and 21st in that division’s heats. Chad Holloway was making his foray into the national competition and finished 29th and 27th in his Pee Wee Stock 7-8 class heats. Ponca City’s pro trio — Chuck Diebold, Jared Gray and Benjamin Thompson — were e almost a unit during the three days of races in the 125 Pro classes Diebold finished 14th overall in the stock division and 17th in the modified. Gray was 17th and 19th, respectively, while Thompson, who did not race in his second modified moto, finished 16th and 23rd. This year’s competition was tough enough there were only a handful of double winners. Ivan Tedesco of Albuquerque, N.M., was the big winner, winning three 125 cc divisions. He won both the stock and modified intermediate class and the open non-pro class. Randy Norman of Livermore, Calif, won both 250 novice divisions. Brandon Jessman of Fonebell, Pa., took the 125 stock pro and 250 modified pro class crowns. Zack Osborne of Abingdale, Va., won both the Pee Wee 7-8 and stock 6-8 classes. Shane Best of Oxnard, Calif., took both super mini titles while Justin Smith won the 125 stock and modified novice crowns. Lessert Had One More UpBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Up and down has a couple of meaning for golfers — one good, the other not so good. Wade Lessert got up and down on his shots well enough to score six birdies in the first round of the Ponca City Country Club Men’s Club Championship Saturday. But he had his ups and downs overall in the round that included five bogies which gave him a 1-under 71 and a one-stroke lead going into the final round this morning. Dale Chapman was breathing down his neck at even par 72 and Jim Self was one stroke back after a 73 Saturday. “Too many bogies,” Lessert muttered as he tried to cool down on the club house porch. “If you get six birdies, you ought to be three or four strokes under par.” Still Lessert was pleased to have the lead, no matter how tenuous. “On the first day you just try to put yourself in position to win the tournament,” he said. “You can’t win it (the tournament) on the first day, but you can lose it.” Lessert had four birdies on the front nine, on holes 1, 3, 4 and 6, but countered that with four bogies to break even at the turn. He settled down on the back nine with back-to-back birdies on 11 and 12 and had just one bogey. Chapman, who was part of the runner up two-man team in the PCCC Matchplay Championship earlier, continued to put himself in contention for a title with a consistent round Saturday. In addition to Chapman and Self, other contenders in championship flight included Chip Huston and Tom Green, who had a pair of 76s while Paul Walker and Rick Cavener each had 77 and Phil Knight a 78. Craig Myers took the lead in President’s Flight with a 76, two strokes better than Jon Yocam. It was two more strokes back to Brice Chism at 80 and Joe Alcott posted an 82. Jason Snyder fired a 77 in the tough First Flight play Saturday to lead by one stroke. Keni Ray and Frank Reyer each had 78s while Wes Nimmo and Jim Roth were at 79. Kevin Carter and Howard Wells were threatening to turn Second Flight into a two-man battle. Carter had a 77 and Howard Wells a 79. Bill Coddington led in Third Flight with an 83, two strokes in front of Tony Wyatt while Don Stephens had 86 and Steve Pulley 87.
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