LOCAL

Purdy Reelected to Commission; Myers Wins Big in Senate Primary
Statue Gets Wash and Wax
Peachtree Pie Festival Set At Pioneer Park Saturday
Several Kay County Sentenced Prisoners Seek Early Release
Severe Dropout Problem Noted by Supt. of Schools
Elvis and His Music Set For Discussion at Poncan
Veterans Day Set Saturday At Powwow
Powwow Olympics For Children to Age 12
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
Letters
Art Center Sets Annual Flea Market

Purdy Reelected to Commission; Myers Wins Big in Senate Primary

NEWKIRK — Kay County voters reelected a county commissioner and joined with others in State Senate District 20 to select a Republican nominee for the general election in November.

Rex Purdy of Tonkawa was elected for a second term on the County Commission over Glenn Terrell of Blackwell.

In the senate race, Ponca City’s David Myers defeated Daniel McWilliams of Lamont for the right to face incumbent Democrat Paul Muegge in November.

Expressing he was “tickled today,” County Commissioner Rex Purdy of Tonkawa was at work early this morning after Tuesday’s runoff election that actually decided the whole race.

In a vote open only to Republicans in county District Three, the incumbent Purdy held off a challenge by City of Blackwell purchasing agent Glenn Terrell and won his second four-year term by a vote of 492 to 299.

It was also the second time Purdy has faced Terrell for the commission seat, having outpolled him first in 1994 to win the Republican ticket. Purdy ultimately unseated longtime incumbent Democrat Vern Willbanks of Blackwell in the District Three race that following November.

This time, though, he had no Democrat challenger so the campaign is complete.

Purdy said this morning, “I’m glad to have the opportunity to serve the people again, by golly!”

Myers, who garnered 72 percent of the vote in the three-county District 20, had 2,482 votes to 984 for McWilliams.

Myers outpolled McWilliams, 1,255 to 375 in Kay County

Myers told The News this morning, “I’d just like to say thanks to all of my campaign volunteers and all of my contributors for helping me win the Republican nomination. I’d like to thank my opponent for agreeing to endorse my campaign (in the general election) and to thank all of the voters for getting out and voting and exercising their privilege and we intend to work hard and run a very strong campaign for the coming campaign.

Other Races

In Democratic primary elections, Kay County voters voted this way:

For governor, the total of the county’s 36 precincts plus absentee votes was 1,053 for Laura Boyd of Norman and 751 for James Hager of Pawhuska.

The total county vote for lieutenant governor was 966 for Jack Morgan and 736 for Dan Lowe.

For the commissioner of labor race, Kay County votes totaled 807 for J.C. Watts, 569 for Jerry Morgan and 432 for Virginia Blue Jeans Jenner.

For state insurance commissioner, the total county vote was 941 for Carroll Fisher, 535 for John P. Spearman and 280 for Barry Hale.

For U.S. Senator, the Kay County vote totaled 627 for Don E. Carroll, 508 for Jerry Kobyluk, 456 for the late Jacquelyn Morrow Lewis Ledgerwood and 154 for Arlie Nixon.

In Republican primary elections, Kay County voters voted this way:

For superintendent of public instruction, Linda D. Murphy totaled 1,353 votes to Tod Williams’ 593 votes.

For the commissioner of labor race, Brenda Reneau had 1,276 votes and Chris Brown had 703 votes.

For state insurance commissioner, John P. Crawford had 1,070 votes, Don Strong had 584 and Bill Maguire had 314 votes.

Statue Gets Wash and Wax

By KATHY ZEHR

News Staff Writer

The 22-foot Standing Bear Monument, located in Standing Bear Park south of Ponca City, is receiving a good wash and wax this week by T. L. Walker, Standing Bear Park project director.

According to Ed Riley, owner of Bronzesmith Foundry, who cast the majestic monument of Standing Bear at Prescott, Ariz., and Oreland C. Joe, sculptor, the monument should be cleaned and waxed every two to three years to protect the patina from oxidation, says Walker.

Walker said she first cleaned the statue with mild dish washing soap, scrubbed the stubborn spots with a brush and rinsed it with soft cloths. She is completing the job this week by applying Treewax to protect the patina.

“There is much more color and definition now since I’ve applied the wax,” she says. “I have looked and studied the monument almost every day for several months now, but the wash and wax has revealed the beautiful color of the beads, trim and feathers in many places where I didn’t know color existed before.”

Walker laughed and said some visitors, watching her painstaking cleaning efforts in a power-bucket have suggested a high-powered steam cleaner would be a lot faster. It would have been a lot faster, but not good for the finish on the monument, she continued.

“Besides, I found myself having a very special moment when I was up in the bucket at the top of the 22-foot monument and looking into the wise eyes of Standing Bear. It was also very memorable to place my hand in his. At some point — It turned into a labor of love.”

The Standing Bear Monument is the focal point and featured attraction of Standing Bear Park. The statue will be clean and ready for observation by visitors from all over the U.S. at the annual Standing Bear Powwow on Sept. 25-26, said Walker.

The Native American Foundation, sponsor of The 63-acre Standing Bear Park project, is currently in the process of raising funds through grants and private donations for construction of a large Cultural Center-Museum to exhibit crafts, history and artifacts, and to promote education about the history and current traditions of six local tribes in the area, Ponca, Kaw, Pawnee, Tonkawa, Otoe-Missouria, and Osage.

Peachtree Pie Festival Set At Pioneer Park Saturday

By Kathy Zehr

News Staff Writer

Don Long, popular longtime area musician, and members of the “Longshot Gang” band, will be donating their talent again this year at the 10th Annual Peachtree Pie Festival to be held Saturday, at Pioneer Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Proceeds from the festival are all donated to the Peachtree Landing shelter for the homeless.

Long and the band, will be playing Western Swing and some of the Big Band Era music from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the park, while participants are enjoying homemade pie and ice cream, hotdogs and drinks. Some activities for the children this year will also be an added attraction including the Kids Jump Club, face painting, visits with clowns and other cartoon “characters” in costume, and free balloons.

Members of the Longshot Gang band are Max Porter, formerly of Ponca City and now of Glencoe who will be playing fiddle and singing vocals; Lawrence Hillhouse of Blackwell, playing lead guitar and singing vocals; Gary Johnson on piano key board, Keving Roe on electric bass and Long on the drums, all of Ponca City

Long, and the band have donated their talent for the past six years at the Peachtree Pie Festival. The musicians have had a busy summer and recently the band provided music at the Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show at Shell Knob, Mo. Long, who is also the drummer for the Les Gilliam Silverlake Band also recently completed a week at the Great American Music Festival in Silver Dollar City, Mo.

Other attractions and entertainment at the Peachtree Pie Festival will include an auction for the “Princess” and “Glory” Beanie Babies, and some “kareoke” singing by local performers.

“Come support our local shelter for the homeless and enjoy a family oriented evening in the park. Bring your lawn chairs, and/or blankets to sit on, eat delicious homemade pie, ice cream, and hot dogs, and enjoy an evening of free entertainment,” says Steve Struble, pie festival committee chairman.

Several Kay County Sentenced Prisoners Seek Early Release

LEXINGTON — Several Oklahoma inmates will be considered next month for parole by the State of Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.

The meeting will be held on Sept. 15, 16, 17 and 18 at the Lexington Correctional Center here. Daily meetings will begin at 7 a.m. each day, except for Tuesday, Sept. 15, when the meeting will begin at 2 p.m.

Starting with this September parole board meeting, all offenders who have been convicted of violent offenses and who are eligible for parole will be subject to a two-stage parole hearing process, as a result of a legislative change so victims and district attorneys will not have to attend the parole hearing as often as in the past. The new procedures have been sent to all district attorneys and victim/witness coordinators.

Comments concerning any inmate on the docket must be submitted in writing and be received by the Pardon and Parole Board at 4040 North Lincoln, Suite 219, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73105-5221 no later than Tuesday, Sept. 8. The phone number is 405-427-8601.

The following inmates sentenced from the District Courts of Kay County are scheduled on the regular parole docket:

Oscar M. Antu, incarcerated since October 1993 and serving a 20-year sentence with 10 years suspended on a charge of unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after two or more former felony convictions.

Owen D. Ewing, incarcerated since August 1990 and serving a 20-year sentence on a charge of felonious perjury after two former felony convictions.

Del L. Gregg, incarcerated since January 1992 and serving a 20-year sentence with five years suspended on a charge of second-degree burglary after former felony conviction.

Marcena G. Headman, incarcerated since November 1996 and serving a 10-year sentence with five years suspended on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after former felony conviction.

Joseph V. Little Sr., incarcerated since January 1995 and serving a 45-year sentence on a charge of first-degree manslaughter.

Frank D. Odell, incarcerated since July 1995 and serving a 30-year sentence with 20 years suspended on a charge of obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check after former felony conviction.

Homer O. Shaw, incarcerated since March 1963 and serving a life sentence on a charge of murder.

Steve Wilson, incarcerated since April 1986 and serving a 75-year sentence on a charge of robbery by force after former felony conviction.

Severe Dropout Problem Noted by Supt. of Schools

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City Schools, told Friends of Education committee members at a meeting this morning that “school is off to a great start.”

“We are up a little on our enrollment because of the SHARE program at Pioneer Tech and the expansion of the four-year-old program,” he commented. A total of 36 students are enrolled in the SHARE program, which is designed to help dropouts, and 158 are enrolled in the four-year-old program. The four-year-old program was expanded this year to identify at-risk children who do not have good language skills.

“Close to 20 more students will be enrolled in the four-year-old program at White Eagle when it is up and running. That will bring our total enrollment in the program to 175 children,” White stated.

White also stated that the kindergarten enrollment increased this year and that long-range plans are to possibly extend the kindergarten program to an all-day program.

“We continue to see a decrease in enrollment at the high school. We continue to see ‘summer walk-a-ways,’ which means that students attended ninth grade at the Mid-High and never returned to school,” said White. “I want committee members to know that we still have a severe dropout problem in our local schools. Last year alone we had 214 dropouts. We are losing one out of every three children. We need to find a way to keep the kids in school.”

Members entered into discussion on the controversial 4X4 plan, which means every high school student would take four units of science and four units of math. “I believe every student entering a college or a vo-tech needs science and math. I am not convinced though that every child should take four units of each. If we force this on our children we might as well put a vacancy sign on the doors of the vo-tech. I would prefer that kids be able to make career choices in high school so they know where they’re going. I think our dropout problem would go as high as 40 to 45 percent because not every child is the same,” commented White.

Dr. John Scroggins, assistant superintendent of curriculum and development, said, “We have had a total of 124 teachers attend the Great Expectations seminars in Tahlequah and Edmond. Seventy teachers attended last year. Our teachers are excited and ready to instill the Great Expectations concept in our children.” Scroggins also noted that Trout, Garfield and Woodlands were recipients of scholarships to attend the follow-up institutes on Great Expectations.

Susan Powell, Ponca City Public Schools Technology Committee, addressed the members regarding the status of technology in the Ponca City School District. Powell said that many schools need more technology materials and that the only way that would happen is for citizens to pass a bond issue.

Special guests attending the meeting were former Senator Bill O’Connor, Karen Forcum, area manager of Oklahoma Natural Gas; Bill Bridwell and Mayor Tom Leonard.

Elvis and His Music Set For Discussion at Poncan

A lecture-discussion of the music of Elvis will be presented at the Poncan Theatre when the prestigious Arkansas Repertory Theatre comes to town in September. The Rep will be here to present “Idols of the King,” a show about Elvis and his fans. Both events occur at the Poncan Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12. The show itself is at 8 p.m. The lecture-discussion will be earlier that afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Pickrel Room of the Poncan Theatre.

The lecture, called “Rocking the Foundations of American Music,” discusses the wonderful influences on Elvis. Elvis brought a cultural mix to the foreground of popular music, for which he was both applauded and attacked. He was at the vanguard of an entire new movement in music.

His music showed the influence of gospel, country, bluegrass, the blues, and folk music. Some musical influences were disapproved by the mostly white population of America, and Elvis was reviled by many for daring to perform music that showed the influence of minority races.

Elvis’s performance style was also criticized for its passionate choreography. When he appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, the camera only showed him from the waist up, carefully avoiding Elvis’s leg and pelvic movements. To Sullivan’s credit, he found ways to bring ground-breaking popular performers in front of the public. Elvis’s audience grew in part because he received approval from the extremely influential Ed Sullivan. Sullivan also took pains to give support to Elvis, calling him “a real decent fine boy.”

The lecture will also focus on Elvis’s influence on subsequent rockers. Elvis came to be known as “The King” in part because both his personal style and the cultural mix of his music had an impact on a whole generation of subsequent rockers. He also was “The King” because of his extraordinary popularity, measured in terms of his record sales.

The lecture “Rocking the Foundations” is free and open to the public. Both the lecture and the performance of “Idols of the King” receive the corporate support of Conoco, with additional support from the Mid-America Arts Alliance and the Oklahoma Arts Council. Tickets for the “Idols of the King” performance are available at the Poncan Theatre Office at 104 East Grand.

The office is open Monday-Friday from 1-5 p.m. The phone is 580-765-0943.

Veterans Day Set Saturday At Powwow

WHITE EAGLE — The Ponca Indian American Legion Post 38, also known as the Last Standing Buffalo Post 38, will celebrate Veterans Day Saturday at the Ponca Powwow.

The Ponca Powwow begins Thursday and draws crowds from all over. Saturday will be Veterans Day for the Ponca Tribe with the veterans making their presence known beginning with the raising of the Deceased Veterans Flag at 7 a.m. Saturday. Nellie Roughface O’Bregon, a U.S. Army nurse and member of the Ponca tribe who served in the Korean War, will be recognized by having a flag raised in her honor.

“We wish to honor our women veterans as well as our men,” declared George White Eagle, commander of Post 38. “It seems that the men are always being honored, but not the women — and they served also.”

Activities will include an afternoon of dance in the south arena. A gourd dance will begin at 2 p.m. and will include The L.S. Buffalo Post 38 and all veteran organizations.

There will be an 8 p.m. parade-in of colors by members of the Buffalo Post 38 and visiting Legionnaires for the dance to be held in the main arena.

Formed in 1927, the L.S. Buffalo American Legion Post 38 is believed to be the first all-Indian post formed in the nation; it is the first completely Indian post in Oklahoma.

George White Eagle, veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, requests that all members of Post 38 and members of all veteran organizations come and join in the events of the day. For further information call 765-6329.

Powwow Olympics For Children to Age 12

WHITE EAGLE — A Powwow Olympics will be held 8 a.m. Saturday in the main arena of the powwow grounds for children to age 12.

Following the Olympics a Joy Belt fun run will be held for ages 8 to 12. Medals will be given for the first three places in each event and snacks will be available for all children who participate in the Olympics.

Joy Belt is a retired speech teacher from the Ponca City school system who is a friend to many.

Activities are sponsored by the Johnson-O’Malley Health Education Tech and Community Health Representative programs.

Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday

The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.

The test is scheduled throughout the year.

Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.

Letters

Doctor Defended

I am writing to you in response to the investigative report aired by KFOR News regarding the alleged illegal use of the drug Laetrile by Dr. Robert Gibson. The portrayal of Dr. Gibson in this report left me appalled and outraged, and I immediately responded with a letter to the station and to Reporter Tammy Payne. Within two days, I received a phone call from Ms. Payne. In it, she stated that the station had received many letters, phone calls, and e-mails, all of which supported and praised Dr. Gibson for his many contributions to Ponca City.

I have had both the honor and the privilege of knowing Dr. Gibson on a personal and professional level, and look upon him with the utmost respect and admiration. The implication that he is “a fraud, a quack, and a crook” who is “taking advantage of the dying” is an inaccurate and unjust characterization. A more thorough investigation on the part of Reporter Tammy Payne, would have revealed an extraordinarily dedicated and compassionate physician who has devoted his life to his patients and to this community.

For the past 50 years, Dr. Gibson has provided competent medical care for literally hundreds of patients, and has treated generation after generation within families. Regardless of who you are or your ability to pay, Dr. Bob sees to it that you are taken care of. Does this sound like a man who is taking advantage of anyone, let alone the dying?

The use of Laetrile in cancer treatment is controversial, as are many other aspects of medicine. Much of the debate brought about by people who are ignorant to the harsh realities of day-to-day “hands on” patient care. They have never felt the helplessness and despair of caring for the terminally ill. To have a patient look into your eyes for a glimmer of hope, or to hold the hand of that dying patient as they take their last breath. It is only through those experiences do you realize there is no room for debate. There is no right and wrong; only life and death. The desire to do all that is in your power to comfort, minimize suffering, delay death, and if possible, to heal.

As a healthcare professional it saddens me to see so much time and expense wasted on witchhunts such as this. A cure, not only for cancer, but for many other terminal diseases, could be a reality if all the effort put forth to condemn the innocent be used for more research.

Dr. Gibson has never professed the ability to cure cancer or any disease process that he cannot. He does not render false promises to his patients or their families. He is extremely forthright and honest with all who seek treatment from him. In his haste to label Dr. Gibson a fraud, Dr. George Selby overlooked the obvious. The only offenses that Dr. Gibson is guilty of are those of devotion, compassion, and the desire to heal. These are traits that I believe not only Dr. Selby, but all physicians and healthcare workers should possess.

Sandra M. Peterson, L.P.N.

Call It What It Is

I want to respond to the letter “Unwanted Programs.” I, too, saw the nude couple having sex on my TV and it finely dawned on me that once a month I sent a check for $30 to a smut peddler. This is pornography. Don’t call them R-rated movies, call that what they are, pornography.

Cable One deals in smut (pornography). I heard a preacher say from the pulpit that now they are getting 65 channels. This wonderful man has not woke up to the fact he is sending money to a smut peddler.

You say, “Well, you can turn it off.” I did. You say, “I don’t get those pay for view channels.” Why would you send money to a smut peddler anyway. Some of the worst smut is on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. You don’t have to pay extra to get smut. Don’t pay Cable One any more money and then complain what they do with it. They send it out because people will pay for it just like heroin or crack.

The F-word is defined by Cable One as Adult Language. I’m an adult and I don’t use it and I don’t talk to people who do. While your kids play dress up, cowboys or whatever grown-up roles are they wanting to use adult language too?

It’s not adult language, it’s filthy language. Call it what it is.

Gary F. Sroufe

Jeannett L. Sroufe

Art Center Sets Annual Flea Market

The Ponca City Art Association will host its Annual Fall Flea Market Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 and 5, at the garages and the grounds of the Art Center.

“Friends and members of the Art Association are busy sorting and marking merchandise for the fall flea market. The patrons of our popular sale enjoy finding quality items at bargain prices. There are many collectables and some antiques among the huge collection,” remarks Florence Riesen, co-chairman of the flea market.

“Recycling is the theme for this year’s flea market — past sales indicate that what one person no longer wants, another person will,” points out Riesen and Betty Flower, co-chairman with Riesen.

Flower and Riesen report that Art Association members and friends have been most generous with their donations of items, making it possible for everyone to find a treasure at affordable prices.

There will be a large variety and selection of craft supplies, art supplies, fabric, jewelry, dishes, kitchen utensils, books, clothing, sports equipment, toys and much, much more.

All proceeds from the flea market are used to maintain the Ponca City Art Center and its grounds. The Ponca City Art Center is located at 819 East Central in the historic Soldani Mansion.

The Ponca City Art Center is free and open to the public and the hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

“Remember the dates and come join the fun of shopping the flea market,” invites Riesen.

DEATHS

Ruby Jewell Mills
Patricia Ann Simmons-Getto-Yancey
Madonna Grace Rogers

Ruby Jewell Mills

TONKAWA — Ruby Jewell Mills, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, at Hillcrest Manor in Blackwell. She was 89.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home Chapel in Tonkawa. The Rev. John Bartlett, pastor of Tonkawa First Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Enid (Okla.) Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ruby Jewell (Jantz) Mills was born Feb. 6, 1909 in Goltry, the daughter of Joseph Henry and Helma (Buller) Jantz. She grew up in Goltry, graduating from Goltry High School in 1928. After graduation from Enid Business College she was employed by Rush Lumber Co., in Enid.

On Aug. 14, 1932, she was married to Mayor Eugene Mills in Goltry, where the couple established their first home. They moved to Tonkawa in January 1946 and Mrs. Mills served as secretary to the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce from 1960, until her retirement on April 1, 1974. Mrs. Mills and her sister enjoyed traveling to Hawaii on numerous vacations. They often included Mrs. Mills children and their spouses on the trips.

Survivors include two sons, Miles Mills of Ponca City and Joe Dean Mills of Lincoln, Neb.; one daughter, Mary Lou Rice of Edmond; one sister, Pearl Eichinger of Enid; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Obituaries

Patricia Ann Simmons-Getto-Yancey

Patricia Ann Simmons-Getto-Yancey, lifelong Ponca City resident, died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998. She was 64.

The funeral will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the Foursquare Gospel Church with the Rev. Blaine Herron, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Simmons-Getto-Yancey was born Feb. 9, 1934, in Tonkawa to Charles R. and Ermina Clare (Buchanan) Simmons. She grew up in this area and graduated from Arkansas City High School, Arkansas City, Kan., in 1951. On October 17, 1953, she married Dick Getto in Fairfax. She was later married to Jerry Yancey in 1972 in San Diego, Calif. Throughout the 1960s, she lived in Wichita, Kan., where she was active in the Parent-Teacher Association. From 1969 to 1975, she was a resident of San Diego, Calif., where she owned the first Buggy Shop and built off-road vehicles. In 1972, she became the first woman to race in the Baja 500.

Upon her return to Ponca City, Yancey was involved in local politics and youth groups. She was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church and was active in sharing her faith through word and deed with all those around her. Ms. Yancey enjoyed all types of crafts including sewing and needlepoint. She also enjoyed decorating. She helped decorate Smith’s Home Furnishings during the Christmas season.

She is survived by three sons, Mike Getto of Oklahoma City, Mark Getto of Ponca City, and Nick Getto of Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Lisa Getto of Farmington, N.M., and Teresa Getto-Porter of Deer Park, Texas; one brother, Charles Simmons of Las Vegas, Nev.; and four grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shawn Marie Magel, and a brother, James Simmons.

Casket bearers will be Mike Getto, Mark Getto, Dick Getto, Lisa Getto, Gary Zink and Harvey Hindergardt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Foursquare Gospel Church, 700 W. Broadway, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at 525 North Birch.

paid obituary

Funerals

Thursday

Madonna Grace Rogers

Funeral will be 11 a.m. at the Tonkawa United Methodist Church with Dr. Brian Kovacs, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Friday

Lois I. Watson — Funeral will be 10 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

St. Mary’s Benefit — The St. Mary’s Benefit sale is scheduled Aug. 28-29, 7:30 a.m.-noon at 121 West Central. Items available include collectibles, appliances, housewares, pianos, tires, furniture, clothing, free standing fireplaces with pipe, miscellaneous.

Head Country, One half bar-b-q chicken with choice of vegetables, $3.95, Thursday, 4-? p.m. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.

Army Reunion Scheduled — A reunion of the U.S. Army 107th Combat Engineers Battalion is scheduled here Sept. 10, 11 and 12, headquartering at the Fairfield Inn. Some 60 veterans of the unit are expected to attend. For further information, contact Herbert Skidmore at 762-2623.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv.

Legion Meeting — There will be a regular meeting of the American Legion Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Huff-Minor American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue.

Strolling Livestock — At 7:13 a.m. Tuesday police received a report of a cow, calf and horse on the road 1.5 miles north of Lake Road on Enterprise. The Kay County Sheriff’s office was contacted.

Beer Theft — At 12:31 a.m. Wednesday a 12-pack of beer was reported stolen from the E-Z Mart, 225 North Fourteenth Street.

Baby Shower for Christopher Joseph Williams at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Cafeteria on August 29th at noon to 2:00 pm. A dinner will be served. Son of Les

and Dora Williams born August 2, 1998 at 8:07 pm at St. Joseph Medical Center. adv.

Arrest — Police arrested a 21-year-old man at 10:26 p.m. Tuesday from North First Street and Hartford Avenue for driving under suspension, expired tag and expired inspection.

Accident — An accident at North Fifth Street and Young Avenue was reported to police at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday. A report was taken.

Accident — Police were called to the scene of a minor two-vehicle accident at Third Street and East Grand Avenue at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Substitute Teacher Training For Ponca City Public Schools Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1 p.m at 111 West Grand. Bring drivers License and Social Security card or

birth certificate Call 767-8000. adv.

Break-In — At 8:09 a.m. Tuesday police were notified that a shed at First Assembly of God, 1308 East Bradley Avenue, had been broken into and fireworks had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — Police were called to the scene of an accident at North Seventh Street and East Cleveland Avenue at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday.

Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv.

Arrest — Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday from Liberty Avenue and North Union Street on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Theft — At 12:32 p.m. Tuesday a man was at the police station to report that his two wheeler had been stolen from his truck.

Young-at-Heart Dance Set — The Young-at-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley from 7 to 10 p.m. Snack and Hillbilly Night is held the first Thursday of each month. Music by Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band.

Substitute Teacher become a substitute teacher for the Ponca City Schools and earn $50 per day. High school diploma and felony check required. Call

767-8000. adv.

Arrest — Police arrested a 25-year-old man at 12:56 p.m. Tuesday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv.

Arrest — A 25-year-old man was arrested at 1:31 p.m. Tuesday on two city warrants for failure to pay.

State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assess-

ments. Next school scheduled Friday August 28th and, Saturday August 29th, starting at 5:30 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv.

Arrest — At 3:04 p.m. Tuesday a 33-year-old woman was arrested from Municipal Court for failure to pay.

WWF Summerslam only on Pay Per View. Sunday, August 30th at 7:00p.m., $29.95. Cable ONE, 762-6684. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to police at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday.

Need Hearing help? Heartland Hearing Aid Center is here just for you. Conventional, programmable single multi-channel, digital, what’s best for you? Come by or call 1302 North 7th, 767-1961 and find the answer. adv.

Dog Theft — At 5:13 p.m. Tuesday a woman in the 100 block of West Hartford Avenue contacted police after discovering that her dog had been stolen out of the back yard.

Bike Thefts — Police were notified at 5:59 p.m. Tuesday that two bikes had been stolen from the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

40% Off all area rugs. Just arrived, new jewelry, gift items and English antiques. Great prices and selections. Meet a friend in our corner tearoom for dessert. Christy’s, 3005 North Fourteenth. adv.

Stolen Bike — At 6:45 p.m. Tuesday a man in the 300 block of West Cleveland Avenue advised police that his son’s bicycle had been stolen from the Middle School.

Attack Dog — A man in the 300 block of South Perry Street called police at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday due to a dog attacking his dog. An officer was assigned, a report was taken and citations were issued.

Child Development Center has openings for children turning 4 by Sept. 1st. These children will have the opportunity to participate in the public school’s 4 year

old full day program,as wel as receive full day care. Rates are according to income. 765-7532. adv.

False Alarm — At 8:55 p.m. Tuesday fire units responded to a report of a vehicle fire at West Hartford Avenue and North Waverly Street. However it was a false alarm.

Gas Leak — At 9:33 p.m. Tuesday fire units responded to a report of a possible as leak in the 1500 block of Donald Avenue. An open valve was closed.

Korean Veterans Meeting — The next meeting of the Korean War Veterans Association will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Korean Church of the Nazarene, in south Oklahoma City, 8505 S. Santa Fe, just South of I-240 about 8 blocks, on Santa Fe. At 6:30 p.m. entertainment and dinner will be provided by the Korean Church. Meeting is open to all Korean War Era veterans, from 1945 to present, any branch of service, and their spouses and/or friends. For information contact Harold Mulhausen, president OK Chapter KWVA (405-632-735) or Gerald Wampler, Duncan (580-255-0028).

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Water Leak — At 6:33 a.m. Wednesday a water leak in the middle of the intersection of Mary Street and Williams Street was reported.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv.

Arrest — A 22-year-old man was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Tuesday from Detroit Avenue and North Union Street for driving under suspension and no insurance.

LIFESTYLES

Membership Coffee Set For Music Club
Bits and Pieces
Little News
Beanie Baby Auction Birth Choice Benefit
Clayton Johnson ABWA Speaker

Membership Coffee Set For Music Club

A membership coffee for Ponca City Music Club is planned for 10 a.m. Friday at the home of Mrs. Allen Robson, 3013 Canterbury. Membership in the organization is not limited to performing musicians. The club meets the first Friday of each month October through May. For more information contact Mrs. Robson, 765-9780, or Mrs. Leslie Rardin, 765-3971.

The organization sponsors a piano and choral workshop for music performers as well as three junior clubs for elementary and junior high school age students. Each Spring high school seniors may audition for scholarships given by the Ponca City Music Club.

Among the scheduled program performers for this year are Ronit Yalon, a soprano, and Larry Stromberg, cello professor at Oklahoma State University.

Bits and Pieces

BeautiControl Conference

Pamela Wilburn, Jana Wilburn and Vicky Ward of Ponca City were among 4,000 entrepreneurs attending the recent annual BeautiControl conference in Nashville, Tenn. They participated in the company’s first time interactive workshops and helped to develop a new lip color and select other seasonal cosmetic and fashion items.

Little News

Joshua Robert Noel is the name selected by Chris A. and Crystal A. Noel, 402 South Fifth, for their son born at 10:50 a.m. Aug. 4, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 9-pounds, 7-ounces and was 22-inches long. He has a brother, Caleb Noel, and three sisters, Ashly Sawyers, Monica Sawyers and Megan Noel.

Maternal grandparents are David and Lillian Yerger of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Larry and Patty Noel, also of Ponca City.

Great-grandparents are Robert and Dorthea Lundy of Pennsylvania, Robert and Nadine Noel of Ponca City, Joe B. Pierce of Blackwell, Alice Yerger of Texas, the late Nora Bell Pierce and the late Eugene Yerger.

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Mark and Kathey Flood, 520 South Eleventh, announce the birth of a son at 12:44 p.m. Aug. 14, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 11-ounces and measured 20 1/2-inches long. He has been named John Ross Flood. The baby has two sisters, Magen, 10, and Alicia, 9.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Venna White and paternal grandparents are Rodney and Donna Flood, all of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are John and Wynona Flood and Velma Jones, all of Ponca City.

Beanie Baby Auction Birth Choice Benefit

An auction of a “Princess Diana” Beanie Baby is being conducted as a fundraiser for Birth Choice in Ponca City. A newsletter has been sent to the community and the winner of this silent auction will be announced on Oct. 1.

The Beanie Baby was donated by Stillwater’s Country Sampler Gifts and locally, KLVV radio station. Anyone wishing to make an offer on the Beanie Baby is asked to write his name, address, phone number and bid and mail to Birth Choice of Ponca City, P. O. Box 2683, Ponca City, OK. 74602.

Clayton Johnson ABWA Speaker

Clayton Johnson of the Ponca City Police Department was the guest speaker for the August meeting of the American Business Women’s Association. The meeting was held in the Ponca Room at Hero’s. Johnson spoke about the Westside project.

Art Courtney, scholarship chairman, awarded a $1200 award to Joy Hicks, daughter of ABWA member Kay Simerly. Karen Graham, vice president, gave the invocation and the benediction at the meeting. Bonnie Nimerick won the door prize and the dollar basket went to Madelyn Helems.

SPORTS

Lady Cats’ Late Rallies Fall Short
PC Volleyballers Collect Sweep

Lady Cats’ Late Rallies Fall Short

By MATTHEW KOENIG

News Sports Writer

In sports, there’s nothing more exciting than a comeback. Then again, there may be nothing more disappointing than one that falls flat.

Despite two straight 11th-hour comeback attempts, the Lady Wildcat softballers dropped both games of a doubleheader to conference foe Sand Springs, 3-1 and 8-6, in their first home games of the year, Tuesday. The Lady Cats drop to a frustrating 1-7 on the year.

In contrast to a breakout game against Blackwell a day earlier, the Lady Cats couldn’t get much going on either side of the plate. The Poncans had just eight hits through two games, while in the field they committed eight errors — Monday, they had nine hits and just one error in one game.

Though there were a number of keen individual efforts, to head coach Mike Krehbiel, teams don’t win with individuals — they win as teams.

“Until we get our chemistry down, we’re not going to win many games. But if we can get together and play as a team we’ll be tough to beat — we have the potential to be a very good team. This team isn’t playing anywhere near where it’s capable of playing.

“Still, there’s a lot of season left, and we can turn this thing around.”

Under a blazing sun in the first game, the wilting Lady Cats netted just one hit through the first five innings — that by first baseman Gena Osborn. Though pitcher Sarah Pameticky, in her third straight start, held the Lady Sandites to just four hits, those hits resulted in three runs through the first four innings. Pameticky also gave up just two walks, while striking out three.

In the bottom of the sixth, the Lady Cats finally got something going. Center fielder Alana Smith beat out a throw to first after a running slap bunt up the middle. Catcher Lendsi Boyd then drove a pitch to center field, good for a double, and Smith came in one pitch later on a passed ball.

That was all the Poncans could muster, however, as the game was cut short by the time-limit rule.

In the second game, though the Lady Cats did marginally better at the plate with five hits, they got sloppy in the field, committing five errors.

Pameticky was on fire, however, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles — those resulting in four of the Poncans’ five runs.

After the Lady Sandites jumped to a 2-0 lead with five hits through the first three innings, they effectively put the game away with a huge fourth, banging out three hits good for five runs. The Lady Sandites, who went completely through their order, also capitalized on three bad throws on sure outs by the Poncans.

Pameticky put the Poncans on the board in the bottom of that inning, driving in two with her first shot. Boyd then added another in the fifth on a sacrifice, sending in third baseman Michelle McChristian after a base hit to left field.

With the sky clouding over and the wind picking up, the Lady Cats then made their second comeback in the bottom of the seventh. After a single run by the Lady Sandites in the top of that inning, Smith got the Poncans’ rally going again, slap-bunting her way to second after a muffed throw to first.

Boyd then singled to left field, and with two outs, Pameticky throttled one straight up the third base line to send in both runners. Osborn then launched her own double to send in Pameticky and draw the Lady Cats to within two, but that would end the Ponca City effort.

The Lady Cats now have a day off before traveling to take on Sapulpa, Thursday. Game time is at 4:45.

Game notes — Several exceptional defensive plays highlighted Tuesday’s games. Boyd had a stunner, diving into the dirt by the backstop to snare a foul ball in the first game...left fielder Teya Roughface made several spectacular catches while running down seven balls through both games...McChristian had a rare, unassisted double play in the second game.

Sand Springs 3, Ponca City 1

Sand Springs 010 200 — 3 4 0

Ponca City 000 001 — 1 3 3

Dyer (w) and Horn; Pameticky (l) and Boyd.

Sand Springs 8, Ponca City 6

Sand Springs 110 500 1 — 8 12 2

Ponca City 000 210 3 — 6 5 5

Burks (w) and Ramey; Engle (l) and Boyd.

PC Volleyballers Collect Sweep

Ponca City’s Lady Wildcat volleyball team swept past Bartlesville here Tuesday, but it took a bit of doing for the varsity to pull out the final match.

The Po-Hi freshmen popped the Bartains 15-11, 15-5 behind the services of Amanda Ingram, Jaimee Neal and Katie Kennedy. Ingram collected a total of 13 points off her serve while Neal and Kennedy each served eight points. Neal also had two kills.

The Lady Cats’ JVs followed with a 15-11, 15-6 win with Candace Moses serving 14 winners, Tessa Peterson had four points and three kills.

Stacy Schneeberger and Jessie Bushaw each had outstanding games, according to coach Steve McKay.

The varsity took the floor in the old boys’ gym and promptly fell behind, dropping to 6-11 at one point in the first game.

The Lady Cats rallied to win that game 15-13, but dropped the second game by that same score.

However, the Poncans weren’t to be denied as they kept the pressure on Bartlesville, winning 15-10 in the final game.

“We didn’t play as well as we did in the tournament at Owasso over the weekend,” McKay said. “But the girls showed at lot of desire to overcome a bad night.

“Megan Tomek, Ashley Mott and Stacy Schneeberger kept us in the match with their service,” the coach said, “and sophomore Abby Gehert has several kills to help us out.”

The Lady Cats are putting their game together, according to McKay, who notes he has three freshmen, three sophomores, three juniors and just one senior on the team.

The Po-Hi girls will travel to Owasso Thursday to take on the tough Lady Rams.