From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, September
3, 1996
LOCAL
Nearly News
Kaw City Indian Tribe Health Facility Among Those to Receive Fed Funds
NEWS BRIEFS
DEATHS
Cecelia Littlecook Hickman
Lester Dee Bookout
J. L. Hisey
Darrell Duane Overman
Funerals
Mary E. Shepherd
Howard Rex Calfy
FAMILY LIVING
Newlyweds at Home in Tonkawa
DAR Members Attend State Workshop
BUSINESS
More Changes Now Under Way In Local Businesses, Churches
Financial Planning Seminar Planned By Tech Center
Notes and Quotes
Another Branch For Credit Union
KNPC Seeking Ownership Of Blackwell's KOKB
Unemployment Remains High
SPORTS
PCCC Golf
LOCAL
Nearly News
It was one of those "T" words as newspaper folk are fond of saying
when there is an error that starts with the same letter. Sunday's issue
of The News reported that the theme for the 35th Annual Cherokee Strip Tournament
was "A Touch of the Silver Screen." Actually it is "A Taste
of the Silver Screen," but you get the idea. The event benefits Opportunity
Center for Retarded Children Foundation.
Kaw City Indian Tribe Health Facility Among Those to Receive Fed Funds
The Kaw City Indian tribe health facility will be one of several in the
state to receive special funds for medical supplies and equipment from a
federal source.
Health care facilities operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Indian
tribes in Oklahoma will receive more than $378,000 in medical supplies and
equipment from the Department of Defense (DOD) in a project known as "TRANSAM
'96." The material will be distributed by commercial sources to IHS,
trivial, and urban health facilities in Oklahoma.
"Project TRANSAM will help us provide an increased level of care to
our customers," said Michael H. Trujillo, MD, MPH, Director of the
IHS. "Health programs managed by tribes and urban programs for American
Indians and Alaska Natives will benefit from this operation, not just IHS
facilities."
IHS facilities in Oklahoma to receive the medical equipment include Claremore
($31,953) and Tahlequah ($758). Health facilities operated by Indian tribes
include facilities in Ada ($14,261), Oklahoma City ($3,184), Tahlequah ($2,134),
Kaw City ($81,667), and Stroud ($20,949).
TRANSAM is part of the DOD's Civil-Military Cooperative Action Program,
which was initially authorized by Congress in 1993 as a means of enhancing
military readiness for the military reserves while addressing important
domestic needs. The transfers are possible because of DOD downsizing and
the availability of medical material resulting from base closures in Germany,
Turkey, Korea, and Great Britain. TRANSAM '96 will provide more than 75
health care facilities operated by the IHS and American Indian and Alaska
Native tribes across the U.S. with medical equipment and supplies valued
at more than $4 million. Air Force Reserve personnel from the 301st Fighter
Wing from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Carswell Field
have assisted the IHS with this material for IHS, tribal, and urban facilities
across the U.S.
For further background information about project TRANSAM '96 and interviews
with IHS officials please contact Hardy Stone at the IHS Office of Communications
at (301) 443-3593.
The IHS, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is
responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and
Alaska Natives. The IHS is the principle federal health care provider and
health advocate for Indian people, and its goal is to raise their health
status to the highest possible level. The IHS provides health services to
approximately 1.4 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong
to more than 550 federally recognized tribes in 35 states. Additional information
can be found about the IHS on the agency homepage on the Internet at http://www.ihs.gov.
NEWS BRIEFS
Tires Slashed - The Communications Center received two reports early
Monday that tires had been slashed on vehicles in two different areas. One
call at 9:18 a.m. came from a business in the 100 block of North Pine Street
and the other report came from a resident in the 1000 block of Riviera Drive
at 9:46 a.m. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned
and took reports.
Man Injured - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 10:36
a.m. Monday that a man was in the 700 block of South First Street and bleeding
from an arm injury. Two officers were assigned and a Ponca City Fire Department
ambulance responded. The subject was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center for treatment of an accidental wound.
Bicycle Found - A woman from the 600 block of East Comanche Avenue
reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:44 p.m. Monday that a
girls bicycle had been found. Animal Control was notified to pick up the
bicycle.
Tool Box Missing - A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department
at 2:48 p.m. Monday that a tool box had been stolen from her vehicle while
at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. An officer was assigned and a report
was taken.
Tires Slashed - A person with a business in the 100 block of North First
Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:26 p.m. Monday
that tires had been slashed on two vehicles. An officer was assigned and
a report was taken.
Vandalism - A woman with a business in the 100 block of East Hartford Avenue
reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:27 p.m. Monday that a
window had been broken out of a shed. An officer was assigned and a report
was taken on vandalism.
Accident - A three-vehicle accident in the 400 block of South Ash Street
was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:43 p.m. Monday. An
officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Mailbox Damaged - A woman from the 1100 block of Rosedale reported to the
Ponca City Police Department at 4:50 p.m. Monday that her mailbox had been
vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Items Missing - A man from the 1600 block of Shirlee Avenue reported to
the Ponca City Police Department at 5:12 p.m. Monday that his pickup had
been broken into and a stereo, microwave, clothes and other items were missing.
An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Bicycle Stolen - A woman from the 400 block of North Fifth Street reported
to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:52 p.m. Monday that a boy's 26-inch
black mountain bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report
was taken.
Abandoned Bicycle - A clerk at Sav-A-Trip, 501 West Highland Avenue reported
to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:57 p.m. Monday that a bicycle had
been abandoned behind the business. A note was left for Animal Control to
pick up the bicycle.
Dogs Missing - A woman from the 1500 block of North Osage Street reported
to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:41 p.m. Monday that upon returning
home from out of town her two dogs were missing. The information was logged.
Assault and Battery - The Communications Center received a call at
8:05 p.m. Monday that a female with a cut to the head was across the street
from a business in the 700 block of South First Street. An officer was assigned
and took a report on an assault and battery.
Money Missing - An employee with Twin Theater, 1415 East Hartford Avenue
reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:43 p.m. Monday that some
money was missing from the cash drawer at the ticket booth. An officer was
assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received a report of an
accident in the 200 block of North Oak Street at 10:28 p.m. Monday. An officer
was assigned and a report was taken.
Item Missing - A woman from the 2100 block of North Osage Street reported
to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:32 p.m. Monday that a wooden pedal
car had been stolen from the yard. An officer was assigned and a report
was taken.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from
the intersection of First Street and Grand Avenue at 11:15 p.m. Monday that
a 22-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. A vehicle
was towed from the scene.
Mailbox Damaged - A man from the 3600 block of Mistletoe reported to
the Ponca City Police Department at 7:30 p.m. Monday that upon returning
home he had discovered his mailbox damaged. An officer was assigned and
a report was taken.
DEATHS
Cecelia Littlecook Hickman
Cecelia Littlecook Hickman, former Ponca City resident, died at her home
in Oklahoma City, Saturday morning, Aug. 31, 1996. She was 60.
The funeral will be held at Gene Adams Funeral Home, 3925 N. Asbury Street,
Bethany, at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Oliver Littlecook, Ponca City, will preside.
Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery.
Cecelia Littlecook Hickman was born Feb. 9, 1936, in Pawnee, the daughter
of Amos and Alice (Giveswater) Littlecook. She attended East Central State
at Ada, where she received her bachelor's degree.
She was married to Raymond Hickman on April 16, 1981, in Pauls Valley. They
moved to Oklahoma City in 1982, and Mrs. Hickman was employed by the Oklahoma
Department of Human Services, Oklahoma City.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Hickman of the home in Oklahoma City;
three brothers, Ed of Oklahoma City, John of Stillwater and Oliver of Hominy;
and one sister, Carol LeClair of Ponca City. In addition to her parents
she was preceded in death by two brothers, Simon and Floyd Littlecook.
Lester Dee Bookout
BLACKWELL - Lester Dee Bookout, Blackwell resident, died Sunday evening,
Sept. 1, 1996, at his home. He was 86.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Blackwell First Free
Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will
be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral
Home.
Lester Dee Bookout was born Nov. 22, 1909, in Ford County, Mo., the son
of Harve S. and Ethel (Damrill) Bookout. At age eight, he moved with his
parents to Drumright, where he grew up and attended rural schools. After
his schooling he moved to west Texas to work in the oil fields for a year,
then returned to Drumright.
On Feb. 9, 1931, he was married to Addie Fay Green in Drumright and the
couple made their home on a nearby farm. In 1948 they moved to Oilton and
operated the Bookout Grocery and Feed Store. In 1951, they moved to Wellington,
Kan., where Bookout was employed by the National Furniture Company. In 1958,
the family moved to Blackwell, where they opened the Bookout Upholstery
Company and in 1960 Bookout began employment as custodian of the Blackwell
High School. After his retirement in 1976, Bookout joined his son at Bookout
Motor Co., where he continued to work until his death.
He was married to Ida Dice on Sept. 12, 1992, in Blackwell, where the couple
made their home. Bookout was a lifetime member of the First Free Will Baptist
Church, where he served as an ordained deacon for 36 years and as past chairman
of the deacon board.
Survivors include his wife, Ida, of the home; two daughters, Sharon Steelmon
and Collette Wright, both of Blackwell; three sons, the Rev. Wayne Bookout,
Jack Bookout, and Ron Dice, all of Blackwell; two brothers, Lloyd of Blackwell
and Earl of Wichita, Kan.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first
wife, on May 28, 1991; his parents; one sister, Lennie Parkinson; and four
brothers, Billy, Everett, Elvis and Charley Bookout.
Casket bearers will be Kevin Young, Richard Moses, Bob Bookout, Bill Hammock,
Marion Wright and Kevin Bookout; honorary bearers will be Dr. Don Becker,
Ocie Anderson, and Leonard White.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Bookout's name to the Blackwell
First Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon,
Blackwell, OK 74631.
J. L. Hisey
J. L. Hisey, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday evening, Sept. 1,
1996, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. He was 80.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Trout Funeral Home chapel
with the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor of Community Christian Church, officiating.
Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery under the direction of
Trout Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 12:30 p.m.
Thursday.
J.L. Hisey was born Aug. 7, 1916, in Fort Supply, the son of Edgar Franklin
and Effie Grace (Vernatti) Hisey. He was a graduate of Fort Supply High
School.
On Sept. 7, 1940, he was married to Ivahrea "Ivy" Johnson in Woodward
and they moved to Ponca City in 1942. Hisey was employed by Groendyke Transport
until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Community Christian
Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his wife in April 1992; his parents; three brothers, Edgar "E.E.",
Kenneth "K.C." and Glenn Hisey; and one sister, Jewell Hohweiler.
Casket bearers will be Rusty Sober, Nick Larkey, Charlie Ryan, John Lansdown,
Bruce Robinson, and Doyce Dixon.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hisey's name to Hospice of Ponca
City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to Community
Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the Don Hisey home, 122 Austin Road, west of Ponca
City.
Darrell Duane Overman
Darrell Duane Overman, part-time resident of Ponca City and Las Vegas, Nev.,
died Sunday Sept. 1, 1996, in Topeka, Kan. He was 62.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the St. Paul's United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Coy Light, presiding. Burial will be at
11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka, Kan., under the direction
of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Darrell Duane Overman was born Jan. 5, 1934, at Eskridge, Kan., the son
of Clayton Ray and Ester Bell Overman. He graduated from Topeka High School
in 1951, later attending the University of Kansas and Washburn College,
Topeka.
He was married to Barbara Ann Barraclough on June 6, 1953, in Fayetteville,
Ark. and they established their first home in Topeka. In 1953, Overman entered
the U.S. Army and served tours of duty in German and France before his honorable
discharge in 1955.
Overman began employment with Conoco in Kansas City in 1956, transferring
to Ponca City in 1973. He was an associate director in computer operations
at the time of his retirement in 1989, completing 33 years with Conoco.
Overman was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the Elk's
Club in Ponca City. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and helping others.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home; three sons, Jeffrey of
Overland Park, Kan., and David and Steven, both of Ponca City; two daughters,
Janice Fish of Elk City and Susan Morgan of Oklahoma City; two brothers,
Richard of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lynn of Topeka; three sisters, Betty Hendrix
and Dorisbell Jackson, both of Topeka, Kan., and Benita Essary of Mayetta,
Kan.; seven grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Clayton; and one sister,
Jo Ann Mansmaker.
Casket bearers will be Mike Walsh, Don Fleming, John Flaspohler, Bill Reichert,
Sheldon Ballard, and Ernie Clegg. Honorary bearers will be Les Gilliam and
Kent Morgan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Great Plains Diabetic Research
Center, 200 South Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211-2127 or to Diabetic Research,
c/o Paula Wright, Pioneer Bank and Trust, P. O. Box 111, Ponca City, OK
74602.
Funerals
Wednesday
Mary E. Shepherd - Memorial Service to be held at 2 p.m. at Trout Funeral
Home. No viewing at the funeral home. Friends may call at Jim and Roberta
Chambers home, 1500 Monument.
Howard Rex Calfy - Funeral at 10 a.m. in Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, Blackwell.
Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery.
FAMILY LIVING
Newlyweds at Home in Tonkawa
Mrs. and Mrs. Richard Neal Simmons have established a home at 116 West Congress
in Tonkawa after a wedding trip to the Grand Cayman Islands.
Mrs. Simmons, the former Tracy Lynn Davis, and Mr. Simmons were united in
marriage in a recent 4 p.m. ceremony at First United Methodist Church of
Tonkawa. The Rev. Dr. Robert Kanary officiated at the double ring vows.
The bride is the daughter of Larry and Betty Davis of Tonkawa. Parents of
the bridegroom are Nancy Simmons of Tonkawa and Furman Simmons, also of
Tonkawa.
White tulle and satin bows marked the pews. Altar flowers consisted of two
baskets of white roses, white gladiolus, burgundy snap dragons, white carnations,
white pixie carnations, burgundy carnations and pixies accented with loops
of teal ribbon. The candelabra arch, two spiral candelabra and unity candle
were decorated with green silk ivy.
Ruth Klufa, organist, played assorted wedding music for the prelude. The
processional, "Trumpet Voluntary," and the "Bridal Chorus"
were played by Mrs. Klufa, accompanied by Mike Moore on the trumpet. Soloists
included Daphne Fix, cousin of the bridegroom, who sang "Ice Castles"
during the seating of the grandparents and parents. She also sang "The
Wedding Song" prior to the exchange of vows. Terry Ballard sang "The
Lord's Prayer" during the lighting of the unity candle. The traditional
recessional was played by Ruth Klufa and Mike Moore. Terry Ballard played
music during the reception.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin with
a sweetheart neckline. The long, tapered sleeves and bodice were covered
with re-embroidered lace, accented with pearls and sequins. The low V-back
also was adorned with appliques. The cathedral train featured a bow at the
waistline. The train was adorned with re-embroidered appliques that were
beaded with pearls and sequins. The train was bustled at the reception.
The headpiece consisted of a rose-covered tiara framing the face, with tulle
draping waist-length from the back of tiara.
The bride carried a cascading bouquet of all white flowers, roses, carnations,
stephanotis, sweetheart roses, pixie carnations and baby's breath, accented
with ivy.
She also wore a blue garter, borrowed jewelry, a new sapphire ring, given
to her by Robert and Peggy Simmons, and carried in her shoe an old coin
that had belonged to her late grandmother, Pearl Reints.
Maid of honor was Michelle Davis, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were
Heather Cavin, Ruschelle Morgan, Misty Finton, and Amy Wilhite,
Each wore a long, slim, sleeveless gown of burgundy crepe with a long front
slit. The necklines were accented with white satin collars with white lace
inserts on the bodices. Four white satin straps connected the neckline to
the back of the dress.
Each carried a long-stemmed white rose with plumosa, tied with burgundy
and white sheer ribbon.
Flower girl was Michelle Thomas of Broken Arrow, niece of the bridegroom.
She wore a white dress and carried a basket of burgundy and white flowers,
sweetheart roses, and pixie carnations, accented with burgundy, teal and
white roses.
Ring bearer was Brad Thomas of Broken Arrow, nephew of the bridegroom.
Serving as best man was Dusty Morgan. Groomsmen were Robert Simmons, brother
of the bridegroom, Tim Wyler, Randall Esch and Kyle Robinson
Ushers were Jerry Hook, cousin of the bride, and Joe Fix, cousin of the
bridegroom.
The men in the wedding party wore black tuxedos with burgundy cummerbunds
and burgundy bow ties. Boutonnieres were white roses.
The bridegroom's tuxedo was black, with white lapel and white bow tie. His
boutonniere was white roses with baby's breath.
A reception and buffet was held in the church's social rooms, following
the ceremony. Reception coordinator was Randy Thomas of Broken Arrow, brother-in-law
of the bridegroom.
Serving tables were decorated with white satin cloths and skirts. Guest
tables were decorated with white lace cloths. Glass bowls, with white floating
candles, decorated the individual tables. The four-tiered wedding cake was
adorned with assorted white and burgundy flowers and leather leaf. The top
of the cake was decorated with ceramic bride and groom bears.
Assisting with the reception were the bridegroom's sisters and sister in
law, Susan Thomas, Sandra Miles of Enid, and Peggy Simmons, assisted by
the Rebekah Circle of the United Methodist Church.
Guest book attendant was Jennifer Robbins of Stillwater.
Bubbles, decorated with teal net and tied with burgundy ribbon, were distributed
to guests by Michelle and Brad Thomas.
The bride received her associate's degree in business from Northern Oklahoma
College this spring, and is employed by Sykes Enterprises in Ponca City.
The bridegroom received his associate's degree from NOC this spring, and
is employed by Smith International in Ponca City.
DAR Members Attend State Workshop
Members from area DAR chapters attended a state workshop in Norman Aug.
26-27. Those attending from the Ponca City Chapter were Mrs. Virginia Mair,
regent; Mrs. Benny E. Meade, first vice regent; Mrs. Harold Prough, second
vice regent; Mrs. Carl Coates, treasurer, and Mrs. Graydon L. Brown, State
chairman of the traveling workshop committee.
Mrs. Aden Coyle, regent of the Tonkawa Chapter, attended as did Mrs. Charles
Denker and Mrs. Glenn Fulton of the Sarah Harrison Chapter of Blackwell.
The theme of the workshop was "Information Please." State chairman
and chapter officers and chairman received instructions from the national
officers of DAR.
Featured speaker of the workshop was Mrs. Robert W. Watkins, national registrar.
She talked to the group about the process a paper goes through to be approved.
She emphasized the importance of tying each generation together and having
adequate proof. She also announced that applications could be filled out
on the computer. This has the advantage, she said, of being able to print
out completed copies instead of typing each one.
She also reported the National Society was "on line" and that
several hundred who were eligible to join DAR were able to do so through
help they had received through the internet.
Mrs. Watkins was the keynote speaker for the Monday night informal dinner.
She spoke on "Communicating the Vision." Speakers for the Tuesday
luncheon were Peggy Haxton and Kay Bond of Perry. Haxton is the "School
Marm" at the Rosehill School in Perry. Their presentation focused on
"Providing Education." The Rosehill School is a one room school
of the 1910 period at which present day students spend a day learning how
school used to be conducted. This living history project of the Cherokee
Strip Museum, Perry, never lacks classes who want to visit for a day.
The next state DAR meeting will be the State Conference March 10-12 in Tulsa
at the Sheraton Hotel.
BUSINESS
More Changes Now Under Way In Local Businesses, Churches
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
The face of business is constantly in a state of change in Ponca City in
the areas of building, remodeling, improving and relocating.
Grace Episcopal Church's educational building is well under way at Fourteenth
and Grand, Northeast Baptist Church on Pecan is in the final stages of a
large expansion, as well as First Baptist on Fifth and Central. Central
Baptist and Woodlands has announced plans expansion.
Leach Paper has announced plans for a new building on Ash Street in the
Airport Industrial Complex.
On Fourteenth Street, Burger King is in the process of adding an enclosed
playground. Bank IV has acquired property to east of its facility at Fourteenth
and Prospect for future expansion. At the Country Store at Fourteenth and
Prospect a portion of the building is being remodeled for the location of
a Dollar Family Store.
Pemberton's has renovated and expanded a building across the street from
their present facility for the Chrysler Plymouth Mazda dealership at 3501
North Fourteenth.
New signs and a new awning has been erected at Bowker Auto Mall. At Buy
For Less the entire store has been updated with shelving replacing the warehouse
type shelving with a more traditional look, according to Mike Starbuck,
manager. Nature's Way has rented space on the Buy For Less parking lot for
greenhouse operations and plans to be open while the weather permits.
Pioneer Bank is re-landscaping both the main and motor bank grounds at Fourteenth
and Lake Road. The grounds are in prime visibility locations and, according
to Carl Renfro, chairman, the property is being updated to beautify Ponca
City. The main phase will involve removal of overgrown landscaping and planting
color-coordinated seasonal shrubs, bushes and plants.
The main phase of the project is expected to be completed in the next two
weeks. Additional phases planned for the future are to add trees and annual
plants. The Bank has also announced plans to increase its Festival of Angels
Lighting this year.
On Prospect, just east of Fourteenth the new Peter Pan Cleaners is in the
process of being finished. Baloo Subramanina, owner, said the project is
expected to be completed in about three weeks.
At south end of Ponca Plaza the parking lot has been resurfaced and behind
that portion of the complex new concrete has been installed. Buttram and
Bowker, plaza landlords, have also trimmed up the brush and leveled the
land east of Commercial Federal on Hartford.
In the downtown area Kid's Review and Her Review has moved to 301 East Grand.
The Ponca City Post Office has named a steering committee for the proposed
new lobby mural and the remodeling of a building next door to Peter Pan
Cleaners on North Second is under way.
Financial Planning Seminar Planned By Tech Center
A three-part Successful Money Management Seminar will be conducted at Pioneer
Technology Center in September. The seminar covers basic personal financial
planning topics including investments, lowering taxes, IRAs and other retirement
plans, and developing a personal financial plan.
Everyone who attends will receive a confidential personal financial plan,
workbook and home study materials. The seminar is designed for all ages,
income levels and occupations, including retired individuals. Instructors
are professional financial planners from Clark & Associates. No products
or services will be promoted or offered at the seminar.
The three-part seminar will be held on consecutive Tuesday or Thursday evenings
from 6:30 to 10 p.m., beginning Sept. 10. A $35 fee covers the cost of instruction
and all materials for one couple or an individual. To register or request
additional information, call Pioneer Technology Center (405) 762-8336 Ext.
223.
Notes and Quotes
News Promotes Jordan
Pat Jordan, advertising sales representative for The Ponca City News for
the past 12 years, has been promoted to Retail Promotion manager. His new
responsibilities will include establishing News retail advertising promotions,
scheduling of such promotions and coordinating them with other News departments.
Restaurants Listed
Several Ponca City restaurants have been selected to be listed in the National
Directory of "Best Restaurants." This publication is entitled
"Where The Locals Eat: A Guide To The Best Restaurants in America."
Ponca City restaurants and categories are: Blue Moon, best American food;
Crown and Rose, best bar; Head Country Bar-B-Q Restaurant and Blue Moon,
best barbecue/ribs; Grand Cafe, and Cobbs Cafe, 801 South First, best family
restaurants; Ristorante Bravo, best Italian food; The Rusty Barrel and Pauline's
Supper Club, best steaks, and El Chico, standbys.
OSBDC Rep Here
A representative from the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OSBDC)
will be in Ponca City on Sept. 16. The OSBDC provides free one-on-one counseling
to individuals interested in starting a business or to business owners needing
assistance.
To schedule an appointment or received additional information contact the
OSBDC at (405) 327-8608.
Completes Requirements
Darren Dyer, career agent with Western Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, has successfully completed the necessary
requirements to become a registered representative with FBL Marketing Services,
Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa, a member of the National Association of Securities
Dealers.
Dyer is licensed to sell mutual funds available through FBL Marketing Services,
Inc. and variable insurance products offered by Farm Bureau Life Insurance
Company. He has been with Farm Bureau since 1990 and serves the Kay County
Area.
Nutri/System Facilitator
Jonna Bisig is a new class facilitator for Nutri/System, 1804 North Fifth,
announces owner Michelle Wright. She has worked for Nutri/System in Edmond
and Woodward. In Ponca City she will be implementing new classes. Plans
are to being a maintenance group class, Behavior Breakthrough group, and
a Going Active class.
Bisig holds a bachelor of arts degree from University of Central Oklahoma
at Edmond in Health and Physical Education. She has completed extensive
training in Nutri/System procedures and is qualified to instruct and motivate
all ages.
Receives Certificate
DRESDEN, Ohio - The Longaberger Company recognized Patricia Thompson, Ponca
City, as a 1996 VIP National Sales Award Winner, at the annual convention
held in Columbus, Ohio. She was recognized for generating annual sales of
more than $35,000. She received an VIP Basket, a certificate of achievement
and a VIP luncheon invitation.
Liberty Bell Nominations
OKLAHOMA CITY - Nominations are now being accepted by the Oklahoma Bar Association
for its annual Liberty Bell, Courageous Lawyer and Outstanding Service to
the Public awards.
The Liberty Bell Award honors nonlawyers or lay organizations for promoting
or publicizing matters regarding the legal system. The Courageous Lawyer
Award honors an attorney who has performed in a manner befitting the highest
ideas of the profession without regard to potential harm to reputation or
business. The Outstanding Service to the Public Award honors a lawyer who
has contributed significant community service. For more information call
(405) 524-2365.
Blue Leader Award
RALSTON - Barbara and Rick Rice, representing Rice Farms Ralston, were presented
the Blue Leader Award for outstanding Dixon ZTR riding in mower sales achievement
at the annual national Dixon dealer meeting held in Nashville recently.
Rice Farms has been an authorized Dixon dealership since 1983.
RSA Environmentalist
NORMAN - The environmental consulting firm of Roberts/Schornick & Associations,
Inc. (RSA), has announced that Dr. Nancy Pees Coleman has been hired as
senior scientist - air quality. Dr. Coleman's focus at RSA will include
occupational/environmental toxicology, all areas of air quality management
and permitting and risk assessments. RSA has done some work for Conoco.
Dr. Coleman received her Ph.D in Environmental Health/Environmental Toxicology
from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1985. Prior to
joining the staff at RSA she was a senior research scientists/toxicologist
for a Tinker Air Force Base project and a toxicologist/administrator in
the risk assessment and air toxics programs for the Oklahoma Department
of Environmental Quality.
Completes Training
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Candace Nicholson, Shelter Insurance Company agent in Ponca
City recently completed an insurance fundamentals school at the company'
home office in Columbia, Mo.
This two-week school is designed to five agents the product knowledge and
sales skills they need to handle Shelter's lines of insurance, including
life, health, auto, homeowners and commercial coverages. Agency management,
advertising techniques and claims procedures were also covered during the
course.
Another Branch For Credit Union
The Cherokee Strip Credit Union has announced plans to open a full service
branch in mid-October at Hartford and Waverly.
Howard Sissel, manager, said plans are to level the site and place a temporary
module building there for about 18 months. Future plans may involve a permanent
structure.
The main branch will continue to be located at Conoco. The Conoco employees
are the largest group of clients. Other companies the credit union services
include Smith International, Mertz Inc., and Pelton Inc. Sissel said other
companies are considering joining the credit union.
KNPC Seeking Ownership Of Blackwell's KOKB
An application was filed Friday with the Federal Communications Commission
for the transfer of ownership of KOKB-AM in Blackwell.
The application is for the transfer of ownership from Moore Communications
to Blackwell Radio Inc., a company comprised of the same ownership as KPNC-FM
in Ponca City.
According to Bill Coleman, president of KPNC, "This is a great opportunity
for us. We will be able to serve our listeners and advertisers with two
excellent radio stations. We hope to provide the same level of broadcast
excellence that we have attained with KPNC."
KOKB is at 1580 on the AM dial and has a talk format. KPNC is marketing
KOKB under a limited management agreement until the FCC approves the transfer
of control.
Unemployment Remains High
The Oklahoma Labor Force statistics shows that Kay County's unemployment
rate for July was 6.5 percent compared to 6.6 percent a year ago. Kay County
ranks 12th in the state in unemployment, with Latimer County showing the
highest rate with 11.1 unemployment.
Pawnee Country ranks tenth with 6.8 percent compared to 7.7 a year ago.
Osage County held steady at 3.7 percent for this year and last year; Alfalfa
County is 76th out of 77 with 1.8 percent compared to 1.3 percent. Payne
County ranks 75th with 1.9 percent compared to 2 percent in 1995.
SPORTS
PCCC Golf
Ladies' Birdie Game
Wednesday's Pairings
9:04 - Judy Powers, Marge Brookshire, Madeleine Daily, Billie Conley
9:12 - Diana Mills, Joanne Morgan, Arlene McClain, Ouita Scott
9:20 - Lou Reyher, Dorothy Loosley, Peggy Brenneman, Lora Gann
9:28 - Ruby Rice, Magaret Steinberger, Lavonn Lauritsen, Lenora Smith
9:36 - Carolyn Renfro, Ruthann Greenfield, Barbara King, Susan Nickles
Men's Labor Day Scramble
Monday's Results
1 - (58) Phil Knight, Tom Greer, Russ Didlake, Bill Eubank, Elmore Johnson
2 - (58) Roy Swain, Enloe Baumert, George Paczkowski, Bob Anthony, Phil
Bandy
3 - (58) Ernie Clegg, Dick Bell, Ross Pittman. Carl Renfro, Jeff Stekly,
Victor Coates
4 - (59) Ron Locke, Sheldon Ballard, Steve Linville, Bill Eichor, Don Mieir,
Jerry Wimberly
5 - (59) Dan Lyhane, Duane Stebens, Lee Pappan, Bill Schutte, Milburn Quinn,
Julie Berman
6 - (61) Don Wallace, John Brown, Bill Link, C.W. Barber, Wendell Wilkins,
Don Lockwood
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