Local News and Sports

From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday, September 5, 1996

LOCAL
35th Annual Cherokee Strip Classic Golf Tournament
Nearly News
'Hollywood Wonderland' at CC For Cherokee Strip Golf Classic
Cherokee Strip Golf Classic Set To Tee Off at PCCC Early Friday
Juveniles in Possession Will Lose Drivers' License
Square Dance Club Opens Season Friday
Chamber News
Marland Estate Panel Amends Fees Policy
District Court
Ponca Tribal Language Program Offers Classes
Playhouse Hosts Program Contest
Litter-Free Event Joins PC Kickoff
Red Cross Open First Saturday Of Each Month

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
Jessie Clarabelle Harris
Chissoe David Iron

Services Pending
Arry Lee Taylor
Mary L. Maddox

SPORTS
PC Volleyballers Take Fourth
Rivalries Highlight Week 1 in Area Football Action
Cherokee Strip Classic Is a Tuneup for Golden
QB Club Hosting PC Tailgate Party

LOCAL

35th Annual Cherokee Strip Classic Golf Tournament

CHEROKEE STRIP GOLF Classic volunteers Jean Glasscock and Saundra Carlson (bottom photograph) go over the team roster this morning as players checked in for the 35th annual Cherokee Strip Golf Classic benefiting Opportunity Center for Retarded Children Foundation. Meanwhile, the Three Stooges "posed" for pictures with Margo Nuckols, left, and Patty Allen, right, as a part of the "Taste of the Silver Screen" theme at the tourney being played Friday and Saturday at the Ponca City Country Club. Large cutouts of movie personalities are featured throughout the clubhouse. (News Photos by Louise Abercrombie)

Nearly News

Some folks calling for information about this weekend's Bressie Reunion have been calling the wrong number. The correct numbers to call are 762-5493, 762-2372, 762-8162 and 762-7166. Bressie Reunion officials will appreciate it and so will the office staff at Throop Construction.

'Hollywood Wonderland' at CC For Cherokee Strip Golf Classic

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The formal dining room of the Ponca City Country Club has been transformed into a "Hollywood Wonderland" for the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic, which began practice rounds today, according to Patty Allen. Mrs. Allen is in charge of decoration and the women's activities.
Also taking place today was the women's golf tournament, under the supervision of Marty McArthur. The get acquainted reception is this evening.
The "Star Walk" floor runner in the main entry features names of many of the "Friends of the Charity Cherokee Strip Golf Classic," set in stars.
The grill room featured a theater lobby effect with Coke bottles and popcorn sacks. Windows are accented with stars of many sizes suspended with mylar steamers and oversize "film strips" with pictures of past years of the Classic.
Through the entire club there are touches of the silver screen. Full size cutouts of "stars" are placed so that guests can enjoy having their picture taken with Humphrey Bogart, Betty Grable, Charlie Chaplin or even "The Three Stooges."
Committees
It takes a number of volunteers, some working all year long, to bring to fruition a three-day charity event such as the Golf Classic. Some 210 players, their guests, crew, volunteers, entertainers, Ponca City Golf Pro shop staff, the Clubhouse and kitchen staff make the event possible. Also the club members give up their privileges for those three days. The club pays the greens fees for members to play at Lew Wentz Municipal Course during the tourney.
Volunteer chairman and committees include: Ivah Myers, chief; Barry Bickle, Joan Auld, Barbara Monn and Fred Boettcher, auction; Bill Bridwell, courtesy carts; Barry Bickle, Jay Snell, entertainment; Gala Stieber, finance and budget; Roy Dickson, club manager and staff, food and beverage.
John Hron and Rich Maril, golf pro, gifts to participants; golf activities, Rich Maril; hotel and housing, Carl Renfro; master of ceremonies, Guy Clark; nominating committee, Paul Northcutt; on course refreshment, Park Nelson; Linda DiFeo and Sharon Stieber, games; photography, Fred Taylor; pro-am horse race, Larry Hughes, Rich Maril.
Also, David Mills, Rich Maril, pro purse; publicity and public relations, Louise Abercrombie; registration, Sherri Nuckols; Sunday brunch, Fred Boettcher; tee box sales, and tournament signs, Bill Walker; volunteers, Noni Parrish.

Cherokee Strip Golf Classic Set To Tee Off at PCCC Early Friday

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Play begins Friday at the Ponca City Country Club course when the 35th annual Cherokee Strip Golf Classic tees off, featuring teams made up of professionals and amateurs.
In addition to the tournament benefiting Opportunity Center For Retarded Children Foundation, a slate of activities for women guests and evening entertainment has been planned.
The tournament, which features morning and afternoon play begins with a shotgun start. A buffet breakfast is served in the dining room from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., with play beginning at 8:30 a.m.
For the women there will be facial massage and makeup applications and manicures in the women's locker room, from 9 a.m., to 4 p.m. Champagne Bingo is set for the Ballroom from 10:30 to 11:30. A luncheon will be held in the ballroom following Bingo.
The program from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., is "An Effective Youth," by Debbie Knaus, Image Consultant. Door prizes will be awarded including the 35th Anniversary charm and guests must be present to win.
Card playing will be held in the lounge from 1 to 3 p.m. The dinner buffet is slated from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Ballroom. Entertainment is by Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley in the lounge and "Smilin' Vic & the Soul Monkeys" in the Ballroom.
Smilin' Vic and the Soul Monkeys were winners of the Oklahoma City Blues Talent Competition and placed in the top three of The International Blues Talent Competition in Memphis last October. They have opened for many national acts from Delbert McClinton to Marcia Ball.
Recommended highly to SRO Events by Earl Clark, the band has filled the bill at several events such as the Tulsa Zoo and a PGA part. An eight-piece group complete with keyboards, drums, bass, guitar, two saxes, trumpet plus vocals it is said that the Soul Monkeys can deliver!

Juveniles in Possession Will Lose Drivers' License

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Twenty-four juveniles were on the docket for juvenile court on Tuesday, according to Ponca City Municipal Court Clerk Nancy Hunt. The youth were 13 to 17 years old, facing charges of committing vandalism, petit larceny, curfew violations, assault and battery, minor in possession and minor transporting an open container.
Juveniles who have been charged with minor in possession will automatically lose their drivers' license for a minimum of six months, stated Hunt.
"This is required by the Department of Public Safety. The court is required to report any minor in possessions," she said.
Additionally, Ponca City has a curfew law. Youth less than 15 years-of-age are required to be in by 10:30 p.m. every night. For juveniles between 15 and 18-years-old, curfew is in effect 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, curfew is 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Six teens were issued a total of 45 hours of community service. Four teens are required to attend the First Offender Program at the Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center and Shelter, Inc.
The 12 hour program utilizes class participation and exercises, according to James Carter, director of services. Carter confirmed that sessions are held for both the parent and child.
The seminar-type class assists the youth in anger management, impulse control, improving communications and decision-making skills.
Hunt indicated that one juvenile pled not guilty, and his trial will be on the next juvenile court docket which is scheduled for Sept. 17.
Juveniles should be aware that if fines are not paid, community service is not completed, or the youth return to juvenile court within a year, the court can suspend the teens drivers' license.

Square Dance Club Opens Season Friday

Chikaskia Valley Square Dance Club will have its first dance of the 1996-97 season Friday at the VFW Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect. Starting at 7:30 p.m., Bob and Marion Collyar of Kaw City will lead the round dancing. Square dancing will begin at 8 with Dale Dockery of Tulsa calling.
A silent auction will be held. Donations will be appreciated.
Refreshments will be served by members.
Chikaskia Valley Square Dance Club dances the first Friday of each month. All square dancers are welcome.

Chamber News

By APRIL JOHNSON KINZIE
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
The 1997 Leadership Ponca City Class will soon be experiencing quite a team adventure as they travel to Camp McFadden to spend the day navigating the newly formed ropes course.
Anyone who has had the opportunity to complete this program knows just how mentally and physical challenging it can be. It is comprised of a ''funtastic" maze of cabins, logs, platforms, ropes, trees and games; some on the ground, while others take you way up there.
The Challenge Course is composed of three main areas: Games and Initiatives, Low Elements, and High Elements.
The first activity, Games and Initiatives, is done on the ground and is more or less a getting-to-know-you process. This is an okay activity, but the real fun is after lunch when you get to go into the trees and bushes where all the wires and platforms are located.
The Low Elements part of the day is more team-oriented where class members will proceed through a series of activities, just above ground level, that will facilitate communication, problem solving, and developing trust in their individual, as well as group, physical and emotional environments.
Later on, everyone gets a partner, puts on some mountain climbing gear and heads into the trees through a series of challenging obstacle courses before that final leap off a platform on the sliding wire routine. It is during this high element activity that the term "partner" really becomes an important factor in any participant's life. There is some risk, but it is mostly a confidence-building day.
LPC 1997 class members include Russ Allen, Karen Banta, Steve Boone, Steve Crank, Randy Empting, Kevin Karpe, Eric Kurtz, Holly LaBossiere, Mike Morris, Kenny Morrison, Sandy Murphy-Driggers, Lori Nuzum, James Roland, Helene Schwartz, Lisa Tate, and Tana Wilson.
LPC '97 will definitely have a fun and exciting day at this challenge course, and they will really get to know each other. It will be quite an accomplishment for the class to know they have successfully completed this dynamic ropes course and say "they did it."
Chamber 1996 Planning Session
A special planning session for members of the Chamber's Board of Directors and committee chairmen is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12. It will be facilitated by Dr. Margaret White, a professor from Oklahoma State University. This annual session will be held at Pioneer Technology Center and is a most appropriate concept whereby these Chamber leaders, as well as other community leaders, get together and start planning their goals and objectives for next year's activities.
We look forward to many new Ideas and suggestions.
Second Friday Forum
The next edition of the Chamber's Second Friday Forum series is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. in Pioneer Technology Center's Education/Business Center.
Guests for the forum will be the candidates for Kay County Clerk, Kay Country Treasurer, and Kay County Court Clerk. Each candidate will be given three minutes to address the group and then answer questions.
It should be an interesting forum. Make plans to attend.

Marland Estate Panel Amends Fees Policy

The Marland Estate Commission in a special called meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday amended portions of the policy statement regarding the fees for using outside caterers for functions held at the Marland Mansion.
The Commission, chaired by Larry Stephenson, voted to eliminate the 10 percent usage fee currently being charged for outside caterers.
The action came after T.L. Walker, coordinator, explained to the Commission that contracts for functions are being lost due to the present policy on fees. Other areas where minor changes were made include equipment and clean-up policies.

District Court

Ponca City
Civil Proceedings
Inc. Household Credit Services vs. Joan Dewitt. Plaintiff granted judgment in the amount of $4,159.97.
Albright Title and Trust Company vs. Lonny Ray Westberg. Plaintiff granted judgment in the amount of $22,032.49.
Bank of Oklahoma vs. Terry E. Fleming. Default judgment granted to plaintiff.
Ford Motor Company vs. Lorna Gray. Plaintiff granted default judgment.
Ford Motor Company vs. Jeffrey S. Floro. Default judgment granted to plaintiff.
Blackwell Serenity Club, Inc. vs. Joe Jr. Brown. Court ordered temporary order granted to enjoin old board to open meeting house for all meetings that were held prior to June 2. Membership limited to adults 18 and older. Annual fee of $12 is a legal act under the old by-laws. Enrollment period until Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. Building to be open and one old board member is to be present from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to enroll membership. Annual meeting is to be held on Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. at Sixth Street and Dewey. All positions may be found vacant by a two-third vote of members, if by-laws are amended to show this.
Houser Hardware & Supply vs. Kristine M. Scott. Case dismissed by court order.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Matthew Shane Nelson, 23, and Paula Marie Graham, 20, both of Ponca City.
James Edward Williams, 33, and Christina Ann Dulick, 31, both of Ponca City.
Criminal Proceedings
Preliminary Hearing Set - Robert Dale Nelson of Ponca City, charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check. The alleged incident occurred on Nov. 19, 1994. Preliminary hearing set for Oct. 25, at 1:30 p.m.
Hearing Set - John Anthony DeHart of Ponca City, charged with uttering a forged instrument and burglary of an automobile and obtaining property by false pretense. The alleged incidents occurred on March 7, 1995. Pre-preliminary hearing set for Sept. 27, at 9 a.m.
Formal Arraignment - Jason Ernest Honeycutt of Tulsa, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The alleged incident occurred on July 25, 1995. Court binds defendant over for formal arraignment.
Matter Continued - Timothy Don Bowen aka Tim Bowen of Newkirk, charged with four counts of knowingly concealing stolen property. The alleged incidents occurred between May 26 and 31, 1995. Matter continued to Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m.
Continued For Plea - Rae Mae Hudson of Newkirk, charged with embezzlement by an employee. The alleged incident occurred on Dec. 23, 1994. Matter continued for plea on Sept. 26, at 1 p.m.
Plea Docket Set - Nancy Lorraine McConnell of Arkansas City, Kan., charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while license is revoked and transporting an open container. The alleged incidents occurred on Sept. 4, 1995. Matter set on plea docket for Oct. 16, at 2 p.m.
Matter Set For Plea - Timothy Don Bowen aka Tim Bowen of Newkirk, charged with grand larceny. The alleged incident occurred on June 18, 1995. Defendant requests continuance to plead at same time as wife. Plea date set for Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m.
Plea Date Set - Timothy Don Bowen of Newkirk, charged with defrauding an innkeeper. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 26, 1995 and Sept. 3, 1995. Court set matter for plea on Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m.
Continuance Granted - Alex Sydney Adams aka Alex Sydney Sfragidas of Ponca City, charged with burglary of an automobile after former conviction of a felony. The alleged incident occurred on Sept. 18, 1995. Defendant requested a continuance for medical reasons. Court continued matter to Sept. 19, at 1 p.m.
Formal Arraignment Set - Penny Dawn Klein of Ponca City, charged with uttering a forged instrument. The alleged incident occurred on Feb. 14, 1995. Formal arraignment is set for Sept. 12, at 1 p.m.
Jury Trial Date Set - Leslie Jones of Ponca City, charged with rape by instrumentation. The alleged incident occurred on Oct. 3, 1995. Defendant pled not guilty. Court set date for jury trial on Jan. 21, 1997 at 9 a.m.
Matter Continued - Michelle L. Harrison of Blackwell, charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). The alleged incident occurred on Sept. 8, 1995. Court continued matter to Sept. 26, at 1 p.m.
Attorney Status Review - Cletus Dale Keeler Jr. of Ponca City, charged with one count of uttering a forged instrument. The alleged incident occurred on May 25, 1995. Attorney status review set for Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Review Set - Donald Keith Britt aka "Radio Man" of Brighton, Colo., charged with three counts of burglary of a vehicle after former conviction of a felony. The alleged incidents occurred on Sept. 2, 1995. Defendant's motion for writ of habeas corpus and motion for speedy disposition of detainers is set for review on Sept. 19, at 1 p.m.
Plea Entered - Andrea Lynn Jann of Ponca City, charged with false pawn declaration. Defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to four years. All time is suspended and defendant assessed restitution in the amount of $555. The incident occurred on Oct. 23, 1995.
Trial Date Set - Marcena Gay Headman of Ponca City, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, after former conviction of two or more felonies, driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs and driving while license is revoked. The alleged incidents occurred on Nov. 29, 1995. Court set jury trial on Oct. 8, at 9 a.m.
Attorney Status Review - Randy Lee Bowling of Blackwell, charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check. The alleged incident occurred on Nov. 16, 1994. Court continued matter for attorney status review on Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Matter Continued - Gabe Walker Glass of Blackwell, charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check. The alleged incident occurred on Feb. 17, 1995. Defendant requests continuance and court continued matter to Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m.
Initial Hearing - Michael Cramer of Ponca City, charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check. The alleged incident occurred on June 20, 1995. Attorney status review set for Sept. 25, at 1:30 p.m.
Matter Continued - Betty Jean Conwell aka Betty Jean Clinkingbeard of Arkansas City, Kan., charged with uttering two or more bogus checks totaling $50 or more. The alleged incident occurred on May 26, 1995. Defendant is still paying restitution and requested a continuance. Court continued matter to Dec. 12, at 1 p.m.
Matter Reset - Michael Kent Ehler of Ponca City, charged with two counts of embezzlement by an employee. The alleged incident occurred on Sept. 17, 1995. Restitution is being paid and defendant requested a continuance so that more restitution may be paid in advance of a plea. Court reset matter to Dec. 12, at 1 p.m.
Counts Dismissed - John Wayne Jones of Ponca City, charged with count one of lewd molestation, count two of rape by instrumentation, count three of lewd molestation and count four of rape by instrumentation. Court dismissed counts three and four. Defendant pled guilty to counts one and two. On count one, defendant was sentenced to 10 years, however after serving five years, balance is suspended. He was fined $100. On count two, defendant was sentenced to 10 years, with balance suspended after serving five years. He was fined $100. The incidents occurred between Nov. 1 and Nov. 23, 1995.
Arraignment Continued - Sean Thomas Ramsey of Blackwell, charged with second degree burglary. The alleged incident occurred on Dec. 25, 1995. Matter continued to Sept. 9, at 1:30 p.m. for waiver and plea.
Matter Continued - Sean Thomas Ramsey of Blackwell, charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). The alleged incident occurred on Dec. 13, 1995. At formal arraignment, court continued matter to Sept. 9, at 1:30 p.m. for waiver and plea.

Ponca Tribal Language Program Offers Classes

The Ponca Tribal Language program is taking enrollment for Ponca language classes. Courses offered include Beginning Ponca, Beginning Ponca Grammar, Advanced Ponca, Ponca Heduska Singing, and Traditional Ponca Church Hymns. For more information call Louis Headman at (405) 763-0120 between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.
Beginning Ponca language students learn the Ponca alphabet, pronunciation vocabulary, simple sentences, and discussions on tribal history and culture. The student will interact with other students to enhance word usage.
Beginning Ponca grammar students who have completed the beginning course in Ponca may enrolled in this class. Others who have previous knowledge of the language are also encouraged to attend this class.
The Ponca grammar class identifies parts of speech which includes nouns, pronouns, verbs, etc. Students will conjugate verbs in simple sentence structure. Discussions on tribal history and culture will also be included.
The advanced Ponca language class is designed to aid those who have knowledge of the language but do not speak it. You must understand the Ponca language to enroll in this class. Discussions on tribal history and culture is included.
The Ponca Heduska Singing Class is designed for the student who has special interest in Ponca songs. These songs are commonly sung at all powwows. Students will learn word pronunciation and meaning of each song.
In addition to the Heduska songs, students will also learn songs of the soldier dance, women's victory dance (scalp dance), wolf songs, family songs, and slow songs (Way-wa-Che and E-ga-dee-Zay).
Students enrolled in the traditional and translated Ponca Church Hymns Class will learn words and interpretation of songs, as well as singing style. These church hymns were composed by early Ponca Indian Christian men and women. The songs are uniquely church oriented and include songs for praise and worship, as well as songs for invitation to Christian discipleship.
Classes will be held evenings, usually from 7 to 9 p.m.

Playhouse Hosts Program Contest

The Ponca Playhouse is sponsoring a program art contest for its next show the "Octette Bridge Club."
The contestants consist of high school art students within Kay County. Entries are due by Sept. 13. The winning entrant will win $50, tickets, and have the honor of gracing the program cover with their artwork.
Performance dates for "Octette Bridge Club" are Sept. 27, 28, 29, and Oct. 4 and 5.

Litter-Free Event Joins PC Kickoff

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Friday not only kicks off the first Wildcat football game of the season but also kicks off the first litter-free event. Citizens are encouraged to join the team effort to keep Sullins Stadium and the Po-Hi area litter free, according to Linda Ralston, chair of Ponca City Tomorrow's Environmental Committee.
"Hopefully, this is just the beginning of similar events," stated Po-Hi Principal Dr. Don Sjoberg.
At the end of the third quarter, trash bags will be passed through the crowd. Patrons will be asked to monitor and check their area for trash and litter.
Ralston says this is an activity everyone can participate in and asks that patrons clean where they are seated.
"A litter-free event is about picking up after yourself and leaving things better than you found them," commented Ralston. "We are hoping to build awareness and show our pride in taking care of our city."
"This is a great opportunity for us to set a visible standard for our students to model," Sjoberg noted. "Some of our students have expressed an interest in forming an environmental club. This indicates the students are becoming more aware of the need to care for their environment."
The Ponca City School Board granted PC Tomorrow approval to coordinate the litter-free event with the football game. For more information on holding a litter-free event, contact Ralston at 765-9533.

Red Cross Open First Saturday Of Each Month

The American Red Cross Blood Center will be open the first Saturday of each month beginning Saturday, from 9 a.m. until noon. Donors may drop in or schedule an appointment by calling (405) 765-6605.
"We are opening Saturday to fill the need of some of our donors who are unable to come in during the week," said Patsy Bray, Donor Recruitment Consultant.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. They cannot have a history of hepatitis after age 10. Persons with behavior patterns and activities that place them "at risk" for AIDS will be deferred.
Each individual is given a "mini-physical" at the time of donation and will receive free cholesterol screening. Eligible donors are encouraged to call for an appointment or drop by the center. Donors may give blood every 56 days.
The center is also open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, from noon until 7 p.m. On Tuesday of each week the Donor Express visits area businesses.

NEWS BRIEFS

Wordsmiths Program - Northern Oklahoma Wordsmiths writing club will meet Saturday in the Ponca City Library Program Room to hear author Richard Higgs speak about his book "Bringing In The Sheaves." Guests are welcome. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.. Call (405) 765-0190 or (405) 362-3228 for more information.

Longwood Reunion - The fourth reunion of Longwood Community will be Sept. 14 at Lake Ponca Park shelter houses No. 1 and 2. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A potluck luncheon will be shared at 12:30 p.m. Former students, residents and friends of Oak View, Foster, Enterprise and Maple Grove districts are invited to attend.

Rummage Sale - Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty.

Reports for Duty - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Carl T. Stevens, son of Carl M. Stevens and Pamela S. Brenner of Blackwell, recently reported for duty at Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Fla. Stevens' new assignment is an example of how Navy and Marine Corps men and women are assigned to ships, squadrons and shore commands around the world. The 1991 graduate of Blackwell High School joined the Navy in March 1993.

Participates in Disestablishment Ceremony - Navy Airman Juan E. Salazar, son of Brad R. and Paula J. Sneed of Route 3, Ponca City, recently participated in the disestablishment ceremony of Fighter Squadron 24 (VF 24) homebased at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Salazar is one of the 253 "Fighting Renegades" who recently returned from the Western Pacific Ocean and the Persian Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. VF-24 was established in 1955. During its 41-year history, Salazar's unit participated in many history-making events, including the Vietnam War, the attempt to rescue U.S. hostages held in Iran and post-Desert Storm operations. Salazar and fellow shipmates will move on the other commands and the squadron will transfer its jets to other squadrons. Salazar graduated from Ponca City High School and joined the Navy in October 1994.

Embezzlement - An employee from a business in the 1100 block of East South Avenue went to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:37 a.m. Wednesday to report embezzlement. A report was taken.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at East Grand Avenue and Second Street at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday.

Fire - Tonkawa Fire Department was advised of a grass fire on the east side of Interstate 35 at mile marker 211 at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Ponca City Police Department.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident with injury at West Hartford Avenue and North Waverly Street at 3:41 p.m. Wednesday. A Ponca City Fire Department ambulance took a man to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released.

Stolen - A woman went to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:53 p.m. Wednesday to report her purse was stolen from her vehicle. A report was taken.

Gun Reported - A woman in the 1300 block of West Otoe Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday to report that three men followed her kids home from school. She noted that one subject pulled a gun on them. An officer took a report.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 22-year-old man at the police department at 4:17 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Bike Stolen - A woman in the 800 block of North Peachtree Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday that her grandson's bike was stolen from Liberty School, 505 West Liberty Avenue. An officer took a report that a dark blue Murray 10 speed had been stolen.

Fireworks - The Ponca City Police Department was notified by a woman in the 200 block of West Gary Avenue at 6:18 p.m. Wednesday that two boys were behind a vacant house possibly shooting fireworks. Four officers responded and contacted the juveniles. A report was taken.

Theft - A man in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday that a GT Dyno bike was stolen.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 30-year-old man in the 100 block of North Ash Street at 7:38 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

In Custody - A 63-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer in the 400 block of South Osage Street at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for assault.

Destruction - A woman in the 800 block of North Ash Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 3:47 a.m. Thursday to say she heard a noise on the north side of the residence. She also indicated a window was broken out. Two officers responded to check out the area. A destruction of private property report was taken.

DEATHS

Jessie Clarabelle Harris

Jessie Clarabelle "Mama Jessie" Harris, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 31, 1996, in Tulsa. She was 90.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Martin Temple CME Church in Ponca City with the Rev. Exzetta Barns officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Jack's Memory Chapel of Tulsa.
Jessie Clarabelle (Webb) Harris was born Oct. 31, 1905, in Fort Deposit, Ala., the 13th child of Dillard and Annie Webb. She moved with the family to the Arcadia/Luther area in 1909, where she grew up and attended school. She was married to Johnnie Sparks.
In the late 1930s she moved to Ponca City and worked as a parttime maid for various citizens. She later married Andrew Harris in Ponca City. Mrs. Harris was a founding member of the CME Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She recently moved to Tulsa to live with a daughter. Mrs. Harris was known by friends and family as "Mama Jessie" and took in many relatives and homeless children to raise as her own.
Survivors include a daughter, Exzetta Barns of Tulsa; five step-children; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew; one son Johnnie Sparks; one step-son; her parents; and 12 brothers and sisters.
Casket bearers will be Ronnie Webb, Dannye Webb, Norris Fredrick, Marcus Fredrick, Jerry Harris, and Anthony Dewberry. Honorary bearers will be Vincent Anderson and Donald Burgess.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jessie Harris Fund, P.O. Box 1760, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.

Chissoe David Iron

Chissoe David Iron, rural Ponca City resident, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 41.
A Rosary Service will be held at Grace Memorial Chapel at 7 p.m. today and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Ponca Indian Cemetery.
Chissoe David Iron was born Nov. 20, 1954, in Pawnee, the son of Levi and Sylvia (LeClair) Iron. He attended Ponca City public schools and was active in the wrestling program, where he carried an undefeated record. He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1974.
Iron later attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of Colorado. He graduated from the Police Academy of Utah, later working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and most recently the Indian Child Welfare Program for the Ponca Tribe.
Survivors include his parents, Levi and Sylvia Iron of Ponca City; two brothers, Floyd Tulsa and Richard A. of Blackwell; one sister, Loretta Iron Mirabal of Taos, N.M.; his fiancee Debra Kreger; and four aunts, all of Ponca City.
Casket bearers will be Steve Bales, Fred Kleinman, Tim White, Hoa Hguyen, Floyd Iron, Richard A. Iron, Earl Brown and Hugh O. Brown. Honorary bearers will be Matthew Iron, Edward Iron, Floyd David Iron, Julio Mirabal, Dermon A. Bard and Brandon Trosio.

Daisy Elizabeth Morris
HAMILTON, Ark. - Daisy Elizabeth Morris, mother of Jim Shaw of Ponca City, died Monday, Sept. 2, 1996 in Arkansas. She was 85.
The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today at the Hamilton, (Ark.) Baptist Church. Burial was to be in the Hamilton Cemetery under the direction of Wilson-Stephens Funeral Home of England, Ark.
Daisy Elizabeth Morris was born April 6, 1911. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hamilton, Ark., Baptist Church.
In addition to her son, she is survived by one daughter, Clovenell Boyet of Carlisle, Ark.; 15 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Services Pending

Arry Lee Taylor

FAIRFAX - Arry Lee Taylor, Fairfax resident, died early this morning, Sept. 5, 1996, at the Pawnee Municipal Hospital. She was 85. Local survivors include a daughter, Norma Crenshaw of Fairfax. Arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.

Mary L. Maddox

Mary L. Maddox, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 4, 1996, at the Blackwell Nursing Home. She was 83. Survivors include children Kathryn Hays, Robert Bailey and Stephen Bailey, all of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

SPORTS

PC Volleyballers Take Fourth

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Having seen their winning streak ended, the Lady Wildcat volleyball team travels to the Tulsa Bishop Kelly Tournament Saturday looking for top competition again.
The Po-Hi girls met four of the top eight teams in the state last weekend in the Edmond Santa Fe Tournament and for the most part held their own.
But the Poncans could fare no better than a fourth place finish, leaving coach Steve McKay looking for rematches.
"This is the first time we have played this kind of competition," McKay said of the talented field at Edmond, "and we were definitely not at the top of our game. "
Still, the Poncans split with three ranked teams and defeated another to advance to the semifinals of the tournament where the lost to No. 3 ranked Edmond Santa Fe.
The Lady Cats started pool play in the tournament with a split against No. 4 rated Norman, 15-4, 3-15. They also split with No. 8 Putnam City, 15-7, 8-18, beat Midwest City 15-4, 15-10, before splitting with No. 5 Edmond Memorial.
That left the Ponca Citians tied for second in the pool. After beating Putnam City, 15-9, in a one-game playoff, they advanced to the tournament semifinals against Santa Fe.
"We had an emotional game against Putnam City and were coming down when we played Santa Fe," McKay said. "We didn't show up for the first game," he said of the 0-15 loss.
The Poncans had Santa Fe down 6-3 and 8-4 in the second game before the Edmond school came back to win 15-10.
"It's good to know that even though we were not at the top of our game at Edmond, we can still play with these people," McKay said.
"I haven't gotten the brackets for the Bishop Kelly Tournament yet, but I hope some of these teams will be there. We'd sure like to play them again."
The Lady Cats are also likely to see two more highly ranked teams - Jenks and Broken Arrow - for the first time.
"I've seen them play and they're pretty good teams," McKay said of the Tulsa area opponents.
Despite the less than perfect play from his team at Edmond, McKay was pleased by the individual effort.
"Tiffini Essary and Heather Roth were outstanding," McKay said. "Lauren Brune did a good job serving the ball and when we really needed them, Amanda Hraban, Caitlin Lane and Aileen Jackson were there.
"We weren't ranked going into the Santa Fe tournament and I think we surprised the heck out of some people."

Rivalries Highlight Week 1 in Area Football Action

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Strap on your chin straps, folks, it's time for football! High school football across the state of Oklahoma begins play for real tonight in some towns and Friday night for the vast majority of schools, including all the area teams but Newkirk, which hosts the Ponca City JV Saturday night.
The News' area coverage will once again focus on nine high schools - Blackwell, Newkirk, Tonkawa, Woodland, Pawnee, Morrison, Shidler, Deer Creek-Lamont and Billings. Each Thursday during the season this column will preview the upcoming area games and then Sunday's edition of the News will feature highlights of all the game action from Friday night.
This Friday night, the season kicks off with only two home games but those two games feature four area schools as Pawnee invades Fairfax to take on the Woodland Cougars and Shidler hosts Billings.
In other action, Blackwell travels to Alva, Tonkawa is at Edmond Deer Creek, Morrison is at Waukomis and DCLA is at Sharon-Mutual.
Saturday's action at Newkirk offers Ponca City High School football fans the added treat of taking a look at some of the younger Wildcats in action while getting a rare opportunity to see an area school team compete.
The News' featured games this week are the home games - Woodland-Pawnee and Shidler-Billings.
Friday
Pawnee at Woodland, 7:30
Pawnee vs. Woodland has turned into a traditional season-opener for the longtime rivals - and traditionally, Pawnee wins.
When asked if his offensive game plan included trying to keep 2A Pawnee off balance, Woodland head coach Bill Pascoe (1-4 against the Black Bears) laughingly said, "Nothing we do seems to get Pawnee or coach Miller off balance. They've gotten the better of us quite a lot in this series and do a good job against us.
"But they've been downplaying themselves this year," Pascoe continued. "They'd like to think of themselves as the underdogs in this game but I think they have a heck of a team."
Pascoe, who led the Cougars to Class A semifinals last year, never underestimates his squad, though, and says of the matchup, "we might have an edge but it'll be close."
Pawnee head coach Bobby Miller is indeed downplaying his squad's chances.
"The truth is, the shoe is on the other foot," Miller said of the matchup. "Woodland has just about everyone back from a state semifinalist team that probably should have won in the semis. We've been the one that's supposed to win this game in the past, but we're on the other side of the fence this year."
Miller has a hard time not heaping praise on Woodland. When asked if he had put in any new wrinkles for the game, Miller said, "No, there is no substitute for blocking and tackling, except maybe speed, and they are loaded with it. We are completely overmatched."
Billings at Shidler, 7:00
Big things have been predicted for Shidler this season, which has been a preseason Top-10 pick in some polls after dropping from Class B to Class C.
The Tigers hope to feature a more balanced attack this season after relying on the pass too heavily last season.
New Billings coach Steve Kile was an assistant for the Bulldogs last year and remembers defeating Shidler in overtime last year.
"I think this game will be just as tough," Kile said of the matchup. "The key for us is the mental part of the game. We have to stay focused. Offensively, we'll try to mix it up and keep them off balance."
Shidler coachg Matt Holland said his Tigers have improved after a poor first scrimmage and sees a close game Friday night.
"I look for a competitive game," he said. "The kids have had a good week of practice."
Blackwell at Alva, 7:30
First-year Blackwell head coach Mike Monroe is confident his club has the size and talent to defeat the Gold Bugs.
"We have some pretty talented skill people, they are our strength right now. Our offensive line is young, but when they come along we'll have a good team.
"They have one down lineman that's a Division I prospect and he weighs about 255. But we are a lot bigger across the line than Alva, so they don't match up very well against us," the coach continued.
Monroe said that Alva's starting quarterback will miss the game with an injury. The downside of that, according to Monroe, is that the kid stepping in to replace him is the best athlete on the team.
Morrison at Waukomis, 7:30
For the first time since 1988 the Morrison Wildcats open a season as something other than a defending state champion. And that year the Wildcats won it all to start a string of seven straight state titles.
That scenario could be played out again as Morrison has either been ranked first or second in every preseason poll.
Waukomis gave the Cats trouble in the opener last season as Morrison stumbled out of the gate. But the Wildcats rebounded to win handily and Waukomis, coached by former Ponca City assistant Clay Piercy and former Morrison assistant Bret Brown, ended up finishing 1-9.
"We need to have a good performance," says Morrison head coach Joe Sindelar, 39-1 since taking over for Dennis Casey. "We don't want to start a two-game losing streak. We want to get that loss (to Snyder in the Class B semifinals that snapped a 90-game winning streak) behind us."
DCLA at Sharon-Mutual, 7:30
"This will be a tough game for us," head coach Doug Sinor of DCLA said about his Week 1 opponent. "They are pretty identical to us. They run the same offense and a similar defense.
"The key for us will be to stop their fullback, who's 6-0, 180. They like to use him on inside traps. We'll also have to keep our eye on their big tight end who goes 6-4, 240. But they do start a freshman at quarterback so that should be to our advantage.
Sinor went on to say, "Whoever controls the line is going to win the game. We're a blue collar team. We like to establish the power running game. If we can do that we should win."
Saturday
Ponca City JV at Newkirk
Newkirk head coach David Caffey feels the strength of his football team at this early stage is the running game. So look for the youthful JV Wildcats to get a good dose of it.
"In our two scrimmages we've been able to move the ball on the ground," Caffey reported. "But the way we've played defensively has me on edge. Our defense didn't look good last week against Okeene's wishbone. We weren't as intense as the prior week. We've got to get that intensity back. We know the Ponca JV are coming over here to win."

Cherokee Strip Classic Is a Tuneup for Golden

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Most of the pros in the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic are club professionals who use the pro-am event to play a little bit of the game they spend most of their time teaching.
A few are up and coming younger pros who have an eye on one of the professional tours.
Blackwell's Wade Golden is a combination of both.
An assistant pro at the Blackwell municipal course, under his father Tim, who is also entered here this weekend, Golden has played a couple of satellite tours and has hopes of breaking into the tough Nike Tour.
After finishing ninth on the Midwest Tour (Kansas and Nebraska) money list, Golden tried to qualify for the Nike Tour in a Wichita tournament recently but fell just short.
"I hadn't had a chance to practice that much," Golden said, referring to his job at the Blackwell course, "and it's a tough tour to break into."
Winning in a qualifier is one way to get a shot at the tour. The second is to go to qualifying school, which consists of a series of tournaments.
The top 40 finishers at the school qualify for the PGA Tour. The next 70 qualify for the Nike Tour.
But there are approximately 1,000 golfers vying each year for those 110 positions.
So Golden has been trying to hone his game on a couple of smaller tours, during open tournaments and in pro-am events like the Cherokee Strip.
The problem is making a living until your game is good enough to break into one of the major tours.
Finishing ninth on the Midwest Tour money list sounds nice, "but unless you finish in the top three you're not really making much money a week. There's not a lot of money on these small tours," Golden said.
Golden first attended college at Grayson Community College at Denton, Texas and then spent one semester at OCU.
He struck out on his pro dream by trying the Emerald Coast Tour in Florida, has played the Longhorn Tour with tournaments in Oklahoma and Texas and the Midwest Tour.
Golden has also flirted with fame as part of the rugged Oklahoma Open field. Last month he fired a first-round 67 to find himself just five strokes back of the leaders, which included some of the top professional golfers from Oklahoma.
"I had a good solid first round," Golden said of his open play. "But in the second round I hit a couple of bumps."
He didn't get a chance to smooth out those bumps with the final round being rained out.
Golden is making his third appearance at the Cherokee Strip and has been steadily climbing in the field.
"The first year I didn't play very well and finished 16th," he recalls. "Last year I was tied for fifth or sixth."
He will be one of the top contenders for this year's title in the tournament that runs Friday and Saturday.
Golden expects to play in another pro-am in Las Vegas, Nev., this fall, but for now he'll have some fun at the Cherokee Strip.
"This is an excellent, excellent tournament," he says. "It is well run and all the people involved are great. It's a fun place to play."

QB Club Hosting PC Tailgate Party

The Ponca City High School Quarterback Club tailgate party will be held Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the practice field south of Sullins Stadium, with the club serving hamburgers. A silent auction for National Football League memorabilia will also be available. Tickets are $4.