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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 15, 1996

LOCAL
District 37 Republicans To Decide on Candidate
Good Day for Barbecue, Chili
Nearly News
County To View Five-Year Plan For Projects
District Court
Angel Central Plans Under Way
County Candidates Give Views During Second Friday Forum
School Lunch Menu
Po-Hi Calendar
Where to Vote
Burn Victim Still Critical
Salvation Army Receives Grant For Purchase of 'Handicap' Van
Bond Project On City Agenda
Angel Yard Signs Help Support Mission Trip
Hydrant Testing Begins Monday
Sales Tax Support Group Makes Campaign Plans
Bridgeway Conducts Regular DUI School
United Way Kicks Off '96 Campaign Saturday
Missionaries Need Donations To Aid Effort
Medicine Bag Lunch Programs To Begin
GOP Women Meet Thursday
Singles Network Plans Activities For This Week

CITY CALENDAR

DEATHS
David I. Rosebeary Sr.
Antoine Roy
Danny Lee Oakes
David Allen Love
Irene D. Haines
Betty Ruth Hilton

Services Pending
Zella B. Bosworth

NEWS BRIEFS

FAMILY LIVING
CWC Plans 'Lollipop' Style Show
Singer To Entertain Newcomers
Program Features Computers and Quilts
OK Attorney General To Be Speaker
Vows Join Treadway and McKee
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hamre Establish Home in Missouri
Cann Garden Ceremony Unites Vencill, Ratzlaff
Weathers, LeValley Repeat Vows in Blackwell Church
Heritage Festival in Shawnee
Couple To Wed in February
Wedding Plans Announced
September Vows Planned
Tucker, Stout Wed in August
Pioneer Bible Church Setting For Pappan, Nissen Wedding
Thompson, Hagar Engaged
Preparing Gardens for Cold Topic of Red Rose Program
Wheatheart Menu
Registration Open For Aqua Kids Fitness Program
Little News
State Regent To Speak At DAR Chapter Meeting
Ronans Are Wed 40 Years
Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Planning Annual Pansy Sale
Grimleys To Observe 65th
Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Conducts Pledge Ritual
Speakers Tell About Annual Christian Gathering at OSU
Exercise Classes Offering Choice of Time and Format
Reception To Honor Bentons
50th Anniversary Celebrated
Tremors, Tics Not Necessarily A Part of the Aging Process

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

SPORTS
Po-Hi Escapes on Late North Miscue
Wildcat Cross Country!
Championship Spirit Still Lives in Morrison Players
PCCC-WGA
Shidler Mows Down Wakita For 2-0 Start
Mounds Rolls Over Newkirk
Bucs Rout District Foe Oklahoma Union, 53-6
Cougars Open A-5 Play By Dropping Drumright
DCLA Rallies Past Freedom
Frontier Pitcher Gets 1-Hit Win
WLGA

LOCAL

District 37 Republicans To Decide on Candidate

District 37 Republicans will go to the polls Tuesday to end a year-long process to pick their candidate to succeed Jim Holt in the State Legislature.
In what many might call a win-win situation, two political newcomers survived last month's primary vote and moved into Tuesday's runoff.
Brian Harpster, an investor and businessman, goes up against Jim Newport, a businessman who recently lost his job following a change of ownership of Sullivan Trucking, where he had been vice president.
Newport, who finished ahead of Harpster and Marilyn Andrews in a three-way primary race with 40.49 percent of the vote, said of his campaign, "It is my belief that the most effective government is that which is closest to the people. Good government is responsive to the will of the people, efficiently administered and is not burdensome to businesses or to individual citizens."
He added, "Good government does not impede economic progress, mandate our educational objectives, create dependency on government programs or permit crime to spoil the blessings of freedom."
Harpster, who had 34.25 percent of the vote, said, "We need to restore fiscal responsibility to our legislature. Today's legislators seem more concerned with special interest groups and their pork projects. They have found a way to thwart the clear will of the people who passed State Question 640 to keep a lid on our spiraling taxes.
"House liberals are increasing and creating mandatory fees. These stealth taxes circumvent the vote of the people and State Question 640. Let's face it - the Oklahoma Legislature has been bought out by organized special interest groups who want a share of your hard-earned tax. If you're like me, you're getting a little tired of it."
Harpster pledges to continue to run his local businesses and not be a career politician.
The winner of the Republican nomination will face Democrat Bernie Jackson in November. Jackson won the Democratic primary with more than 80 percent of the vote.
Osage Sheriff Race
Osage County Democrats will decide their nominee for sheriff when Russell Cottle and Billy Mitchell collide Tuesday. Cottle had 21.6 percent of the vote and Mitchell 20.6 in the six-man primary field in August. Mitchell survived a recount challenge by incumbent Henry Bloomfield.
The winner will go against Republican Thomas Trumbly in November.
Polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. A list of area voting places can be found on page 11-A.
Absentee Voting
Registered voters who will not be able to go to the polls Tuesday have missed the deadline to apply for mailed ballots, but voters may still vote "in-person absentee," according to Carol Stafford, election board secretary.
She said, "In-person absentee voters will complete an application form when they arrive at the office. They are not required to state a reason for voting in-person absentee. They are required to swear that they have not voted a regular mail absentee ballot and that they will not vote at their polling place on election day."
A two-member bipartisan Absentee Voting Board will be on duty Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the courthouse in Newkirk to assist with the voting procedure.
Stafford said the in-person voting procedure "is very much like voting at a precinct polling place."

Good Day for Barbecue, Chili

VETERAN COOKS Terry Middlebusher, Steve Vap and Vance Johnson of Stage Coach Barbecue keep a close eye on their entry Saturday, during the 10th Annual Cherokee Strip Chili and Barbecue Cookoff. Held on the grounds of the Marland Mansion Estate, the cookoff is a fund-raiser for Hospice of Ponca City. (News Photo by Michael Kennedy)

Nearly News

NN understands the local police department is in the process of downsizing - several hundred pounds, in fact. It seems 17 of the police force have lost some 600 pounds in the last few months, getting fit and trim. NN believes Bobby Dean and Everett Van Hoesen are especially in line for congratulations. Way to go, Ponca City's finest!

County To View Five-Year Plan For Projects

NEWKIRK - A Five-Year Construction Plan for various county road and bridge projects will be considered during the Kay County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday. The meeting will be held at the Kay County Courthouse at 9 a.m.
In other new business, commissioners will discuss the Kay County Health Department agreements with Laboratory Associates and Integris Heath dba Blackwell Regional Hospital.
Additionally, commissioners will address business pertaining to the 1996-97 county budget as well as bids on county property acquired at resale. The property is in the West Meadows First Addition in Blackwell.
Commissioners expect to request the following appropriations:
- $200,035.89 for the Highway T Cash Fund
- $18,515.12 for the Restricted Highway Account
- $4,236.22 for Primary Road Account
- $54.02 for County Improvement.

District Court

Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Matthew James Bossert, 19, and Lacy Dawn Fields, 16, both of Ponca City.
Charles Andrew Dorsey, 20, and Lori Ann Fields, 18, both of Ponca City.
Paul Dean Daniels, 32, and Michelle Ann Morton, 25, both of Winfield, Kan.
Michael Patrick Grealish, 30, and Feliza (Liza) Crane, 42, both of Ponca City.
John Fred Kaiser, 48, and Linda Diana McAlexander, 45, both of Newkirk.
Michael Allen McAlister, 26, and Wendy Kay Helm (Phillips), 27, both of Ponca City.
John Thomas Artman, legal, and Madge Francis Payne, legal, both of Newkirk.
Michael Allen Martin, 39, and Patricia Lynn McCormick, 37, both of Ponca City.
Criminal Proceedings
Formal Arraignment - Lee Eugene Berry of Riverdale, Md., charged with seclusion for the purpose of lewd molestation. The alleged incident occurred on June 24. Defendant waived right for preliminary hearing and formal arraignment set for Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.
Hearing Continued - Octavio Lucero of Slaton, Texas, charged with trafficking in controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). The alleged incident occurred on July 13. On motion of the defendant, court continued matter to pre-preliminary hearing on Sept. 27, at 9 a.m.
Plea Docket Set - Leroy Lowery of Newkirk, charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol after subsequent offense. The alleged incident occurred on July 14. Matter set for plea docket for Sept. 18, at 2 p.m.
Continuance for Plea - Alex Sydney Adams aka Alex Sfragidas of Ponca City, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 15, 1995. Defendant waived preliminary hearing and was ordered to answer to the charge. Defendant requested a continuance for plea on medical reasons. Court continued matter to Sept. 19, at 1 p.m.
Attorney Appointed - Russell Lynn Bryant of Ponca City, charged with lewd molestation. The alleged incident occurred on July 16. Court appointed an attorney and set matter for pre-preliminary hearing for Sept. 20, at 9 a.m.
Attorney Status Review - Andrew Duane Dewey of Ponca City, charged with a felony count of false personation and a misdemeanor count of driving while license is suspended. The alleged incidents occurred on May 10. Attorney status review hearing set for Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m. If an entry of appearance is filed, matter will be heard on pre-preliminary hearing docket on Sept. 27, at 9 a.m.
Hearing Set - Donald Gene Widener of Ponca City, charged with cultivation of marijuana. The alleged incident occurred on July 31. Preliminary hearing set for Nov. 1, at 9 a.m.
Attorney Review Set - Thomas Edward Burgell of Ponca City, charged with one count of forcible oral sodomy and rape by instrumentation. The alleged incident occurred on July 22. Attorney status review set for Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m.
Hearing Set - David Charles Milligan of Lamont, charged with second offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 16. At initial appearance, court appointed attorney and set matter for pre-preliminary hearing for Sept. 20, at 9 a.m.

Angel Central Plans Under Way

Angel Central, the souvenir shop and information center for the Festival of Angels celebration, will open Oct. 15, according to Festival Chairman Kathy Adams. The shop will be located in the Pioneer Shopping Center on North Fourteenth Street, one block south of Highland Avenue.
Consignment items are need for Angel Central, confirmed Sara King and Betty Lindsay, co-managers of the store.
"Items submitted for sale should have an angel theme, although other seasonal items will also be considered," said King. "We suggest crafted gifts, children's toys, lighted outdoor displays, artwork, wooden hanging or standing items, ornaments, figurines, jewelry, and other appropriate items with the angel motif. There is no monthly rental or booth fee for our consignors, but Angel Central retains a percentage of the price on each item," she noted.
Profits from the store will help fund costs of the Festival of Angels. Consignors interested in presenting crafted items should contact King at 762-3072 or Lindsay at 765-2093.
Several new gift items will offered, including the 1996 collectible ornament, a handmade porcelain clay ornament featuring the Angel Host logo. The ornament was designed by Audrey Schmitz of Tonkawa.
Angel Center will be open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, until the festival begins. Hours will extend to 10 p.m. Nov. 29, through Dec. 31, during the Festival.
The shop is situated three doors north of last year's location.

County Candidates Give Views During Second Friday Forum

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
About 65 persons, including several from the Kay County Courthouse, attended a Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Legislative Review forum Friday to hear the views of candidates seeking county office.
Vying for the office of Kay County Clerk are incumbent Pat Goodno, Democrat, and Republican challenger Linda Smith.
Goodno, of Blackwell, has worked for 20 years in the County Clerk's office. In October 1995, the Board of County Commissioners appointed her to complete the unexpired term of Mattie Kimbrel as County clerk.
Smith, of Ponca City, began her working career at the Courthouse in 1975, acquiring experience in the accounting departments of Kay County Treasurer and County Clerk. She also worked for First National Bank, Southwest Business Products and Group One Inc. Realtors.
Running for Kay County Treasurer are incumbent Radena Eisenhauer, Democrat, and Pat Schieber, Republican.
Eisenhauer of Newkirk was appointed as treasurer in 1995 by the Kay County Board of Commissioners to fill the unexpired term of retiring treasurer Betty Greenwood. She began working in the treasurer's office in 1972 and transferred to the assessor's office in 1982. She returned to the treasurer's office in 1989 as first deputy for Betty Greenwood.
Schieber of Newkirk, began working in the treasurer's office 15 years ago and has extensive experience in the accounting department and in collections and distributions. She was instrumental in designing and developing and establishing tax computer programs that are in use in the treasurer's office.
In the race for Kay County Court Clerk, Diane Beekman, Democrat, widow of Judge Neal Beekman, is seeking to unseat Republican Glenda Cossens Emerson.
Emerson, was with her son in Texas, who is recovering from a burn accident. She was represented in the opening remarks by Tom Morris, her campaign treasurer. Carolyn Kahle, first deputy in Emerson's office, answered questions. Morris said Kahle had taken vacation time to appear.
Beekman, of Ponca City, attended the Oklahoma School of Banking and Business for two years receiving a certificate Business Law, Accounting and Business Management. She has taken additional general courses at Northern Oklahoma College and Pioneer Area Vo-Tech. Currently she is employed part-time by five small businesses as an administrative assistant working with clients and performing general office work and accounting procedures.
Emerson, of Blackwell, was first elected in 1984 after serving the office of Kay County Court Clerk for five years. The Court Clerk employs a staff of 15, the same number she started with in 1984. With offices in Ponca City, Blackwell and Newkirk, the Court Clerk's office is responsible for maintaining District Court records in accordance with law and court rules.
Moderator Jan Watkins of the Legislative Review Committee called on each of the candidates for an opening statement of three minutes. They used the opening remarks to tell about their background and why they were running.
After opening remarks, candidates answered questions from cards written by members of the audience. One answer incumbents and challengers seemed to agree on was that they did not intend to make staffing changes or downsize any of those offices.
All of the candidates, with the exception of Beekman, have had some work experience at the county level. Beekman told of her business and work experience in private business and her close association with the courthouse through her late husband. She said she felt she could bring a fresh approach to the job.
Technology was another topic, and all agreed that more technology is needed and the incumbents told about the current upgrading.

School Lunch Menu

Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, assorted cold cereal or, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Pancakes, assorted cold cereal or, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Wednesday- Scrambled eggs and toast, assorted cold cereal or, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Thursday - Honey bun, assorted cold cereal or, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Friday - Honey Bun, Graham Crackers, Assorted cold cereal or, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Cheese pizza, spaghetti with marinara sauce/hot roll, glazed carrots, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Chili, chicken strips/hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Chicken and noodles, tamales, carrot and celery sticks, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Amigo burritos, lasagna, green beans, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Chicken dino/hot roll, bread stix/marinara sauce, whipped potatoes and gravy, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Pancakes, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Scrambled eggs and toast, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Thursday - Honey bun, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Friday - Honey Bun, graham crackers, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Lunch
Monday -Cheese Pizza, Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce/Hot Roll, Glazed Carrots, chef salads or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chili, Chicken Strips/Hot Roll, Whipped Potatoes and Gravy, chef salads or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Chicken and Noodles, Tamales, Carrot and Celery Stix, chef salads or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday - Amigo Burritos, Lasagna, Green Beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday - Chicken Dino/Hot Roll, Bread Stix/Marinara Sauce, Whipped Potatoes and Gravy, chef salads or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
High School Lunch
Available every day in the high school cafeteria, the Training Table Deli offers pasta with sauce, assorted sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit; the Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Domino's pizza, Taco Mayo items, French fries, onion rings, cheeseburgers, enchiladas, hot pockets, chicken wings, hot shots and more. A baked potato bar will be featured on a regular basis at the Training Table.
All American
Monday - Meat nachos, refried beans, Mexi beans, assorted fruits.
Tuesday - Chicken strips/hot roll, whipped potatoes/gravy, green beans, assorted fruit.
Wednesday - Pizza pocket, corn, baked beans, assorted fruit.
Thursday- Chili dog, French fries, assorted fruit.
Friday - Macaroni and cheese/hot roll, green beans, assorted fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Teriyaki chicken breast, rice, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Turkey and dressing/hot roll, whipped potatoes/gravy, green beans, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - Chicken enchiladas, Mexi beans, Spanish rice, fresh fruit.
McCord Breakfast
Monday - French toast sticks, juice, milk.
Tuesday - Scrambled eggs, toast, juice, milk.
Wednesday - Cereal, toast, juice, milk.
Thursday - Muffins, juice, milk.
Friday -Pancakes and sausage, orange wedge, juice, milk.
McCord Lunch
Monday -Chicken nuggets, potatoes/gravy, green beans, fruit, Chocolate cake, milk.
Tuesday - Submarine sandwich, French fries, pudding, milk.
Wednesday - Soft tacos, refried beans, cookie, milk.
Thursday - Lasagna, buttered corn, peaches, milk.
Friday - Fish, hashbrowns, mixed vegetables, cornbread, milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
Pioneer Technology Center's cafeteria is now open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The menu for this week will be chef's choice.

Po-Hi Calendar

Ponca City High School
Monday, Sept. 16 - At 10:30 a.m. recruiters from the Marines will be in the cafeteria, junior varsity football will play Edmond North at 6 p.m. and at 7, D.E.C.A. Installation will meet in Room 111.
Tuesday, Sept. 17 - A Bartlesville Wesleyan representative will be in Room 210 at 1 p.m. Girls softball will play Guthrie at Ponca City Middle School at 4 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Back to School Night will be held at Po-Hi.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 - Activities start off at 4 p.m. with girls softball playing Broken Arrow at Ponca City Middle School. The Mini-Cheer Clinic will start at 5:30 p.m. at Robson Field House and at 5:30 as well, there will be a Brass Sectional rehearsal in the Band Room.
Friday, Sept. 20 - Youth Alive will meet in Room A203 at 7:30 a.m. and varsity football will play Tulsa Memorial in Tulsa at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21 - Girl's softball will be playing Edmond North at Ponca City Middle School at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22 - No Activities

Where to Vote

Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for runoff primary elections. Some Kay and Osage County Republican voters will be voting for the State Representative District 37 nomination between Brian Harpster and Jim Newport while Osage County voters will be deciding on a Democrat nominee for sheriff between Russell Cottle and Billy Mitchell.
Where to vote:
Kay County
Precinct Locations
Rural
413 Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth and Grand, Ponca City.
414 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
415 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
419 Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand, Ponca City
Ponca City
503 Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford
504 Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth and Grand
507 Sunset Baptist Church, 915 West Greenwood
516 Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth Street
517 St. Mary's Parish Center, 408 South Eighth
523 Church of Christ, West Grand and Peachtree
527 Union School, 2617 North Union
530 Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash
532 Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodland
533 Trout School 2109 East Prospect
534 Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan
Osage County
(Ponca City Area only)
103 Grainola Senior Citizens Center, Grainola
109 Shidler Methodist Church, Shidler
110 Burbank Town Hall, Burbank
301 Christian Church, 160 North Fourth, Fairfax
302 Fairfax Public Library, 158 East Elm, Fairfax
303 Braden Community Building, east of Ponca City, south of U.S. 60
304 Big Bend Community Center, west of Ralston
305 McCord School, 99 Sherwin Avenue, Ponca City

Burn Victim Still Critical

Robert Heath Thompson, formerly of Blackwell, remains in critical condition after multiple surgeries at Brooks Military Hospital, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
The 20-year-old victim is the son of Kay County Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson. Thompson received third degree burns over 90 percent of his body on July 28, after the truck he was driving caught fire.
Thompson and his mother welcome cards and letters, according to Emerson's co-workers. Mail should be addressed to: LC PL Robert H. Thompson, M/F Glenda Emerson, ICU Burn Center Ward 4 South B.A.M.C., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234-5000.

Salvation Army Receives Grant For Purchase of 'Handicap' Van

The new van at The Salvation Army is the top news at the moment, just received through a grant from the Department of Human Services, Area on Aging. According to Majors Harvey and Shirley Adams, the new van will prove a boon to the community.
Major Adams said that the previous three administrations had tried writing for this grant, but for various reasons it had not been approved. The Adamses prepared the grant package again three years ago, and it was approved this past November.
"We had almost given up hope that it would really arrive; but now it has and our services can be continued with maximum usage," Major Adams pointed out. The Salvation Army paid 20 percent of the $36,000 value of the van, but a donation was given several years ago explicitly for that purpose. Miraculously, the amount in the designated reserve account was the exact amount needed for the matching grant.
This transportation program was started over 15 years ago with cooperation between the United Way and The Salvation Army. Two years ago the TASC van became inoperable, but the Army did not dismiss the program. Instead they used their other non-handicapped equipped van to keep the service going on a limited basis. That three-year-old van has driven 99,000 miles. For the last two years wheelchair transportation has been unavailable; and many times regular service had to be suspended if the van had to be in service elsewhere with one of the Army's other programs.
The cost of the service is a one-time membership fee of $5 and $2 per ride thereafter. Ride cards can be purchased in advance and used as needed, or pay per each ride. Any Senior Citizens or handicapped person can call the office at 762-7501 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and set up a time to go or come from anywhere in Ponca city during those hours. Advanced appointments are preferred. Many times, if the time slot is filled, special arrangements can be made to meet the need of the circumstance if riders are in close proximity. Riders have gone to the laundromat, beauty parlor, grocery store, medical appointments, or to a friend's home, etc.
The TASC Van also provides transportation to the Senior Citizens and Handicap who attend The Salvation Army's Home League program every Tuesday evening. Many of these women are from various religious, cultural, and monetary backgrounds and programs are provided in the areas of service, education, fellowship, and worship to help in coping with today's world situations. This program is also open to any woman over age 16.
Robert Alexander has been the TASC van driver for the past six years. His respect and care for his riders is always evident. When his riders are in the hospital, he's one of the first to visit them. One stormy winter day, a 96-year-old rider needed to go to the grocery store. Robert didn't think it would be safe for him to venture out, so Robert went to the store, delivering the groceries to his rider's home. He kept the last TASC van going to its last leg, Major Harvey Adams reports.
Kidding, he used to say it was kept together with a rubber band; after the body was completely coming apart and no longer able to keep the doors from opening, it could no longer be used. "I'm thrilled that we can now provide this service to all Senior Citizens and Handicapped persons. My experience with this program has helped me become acquainted with some very special people, who se lives have made an impact on mine Robert commented that it was wonderful to be able to transport riders in an air-conditioned and safe vehicle. He is glad to announce that they can now accept riders who are wheelchair bound.
Seven years ago Robert was a homeless musician who found himself at The Salvation Army shelter here in Ponca City, lost and without hope. Through the Salvation Army's New Beginning Program, he was given a new chance on life. He believes in the mission and goals of The Salvation Army and has found a new relationship with God. He believes in the caring and sharing that is found in every aspect of the Salvation Army programs. Robert stays at the shelter and volunteers many evenings with the homeless that come through the doors. Last year he was enrolled as a Salvation Army soldier and plays the drums in their religious services. He has truly been through many aspects of the Army's program. When not driving the TASC van he drives kids to camp, will pick up for the youth activities, has worked in the Thrift Store, driven the truck, answered the phone, distributed Christmas toys, served Thanksgiving meals, and prepared food baskets for the hungry.
The Salvation Army takes pride in its employees and volunteers who give many unselfish hours to meeting the needs of others in this community. The Salvation Army social services, TASC van, character building activities, as well as homeless programs are supported through donations from the community, sales from the Salvation Army Thrift Store and allocations from the United Way of Ponca City. The Salvation Army is a member agency of The United Way and supports their upcoming fund drive.

Bond Project On City Agenda

Ponca City Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed G.O. Bond project at a work session Monday at City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 8 a.m.
City Manager Gary Martin stated that Troy Lewis, of Lewis & Associates, will prepare cost recommendations and changes for consideration of a bond issue.

Angel Yard Signs Help Support Mission Trip

In keeping with the angel theme in Ponca City, the Affect Destiny Romania Team from Ponca City will be selling angel yard signs proclaiming the message that "God Has His Angels Watching Over Us."
The sign is made of a durable corrugated plastic board and has a wire holder. The angel, in a blue robe, is in the middle of the sign, blowing a golden trumpet. Each sign also carries a small message tag attached with a scripture reference about God's angels and a small area for a personal message when the sign is being given as a gift, according to Jeff Denton, a team member.
The Romania Missions Team is raising $30,000 for 15 team members to go to Bistritia, Romania Nov. 4 through 15 of this year, Denton advised.
The team will be distributing the Book of Hope to the public school children in Bistritia and surrounding area. The Book of Hope is the chronological life of Christ in story form, Denton explained. Last year, a group of nine from Ponca City distributed over 15,000 books. In addition to the book give-away, the team also has nightly crusades, special services at local churches, visits to orphanages and prison services.
Eleven people from Ponca City, two from Chelsea and two from Columbus, Ohio, will make up the Affect Destiny Team this year. The team is led by Denton with Blaine Herron serving as the team pastor and Deb Herron being responsible for the music.
Others serving on the team include Camille Denton, Vicki Osborn, Marty Haub, Mark Russell, Rick Lewis, Holly Alcott, Coy Chrisman, Jean Dunaway, all of Ponca City, and Roseann Gomez from Arkansas City.
The team has raised over $12,000 selling cinnamon rolls, having a booth at the County Fair, hosting a mega garage sale, a walk-a-thon , hair-cut-a-thons and receiving donations.
The signs will be sold for a minimum donation of $15, but more can be given for the cause. Signs may be purchased through team members or by calling 765-3345 or 765-7677. Signs will be delivered to homes or businesses. Jeff said Mike Culver of A-Plus Printing made the signs for the group.

Hydrant Testing Begins Monday

Annual flow testing of fire hydrants in Ponca City will begin Monday, according to the Ponca City Fire Department.
Testing will continue for the next four to six weeks, and will affect residents near West First Street on Mondays. Residents between First Street and Fourteenth Street will be affected on Tuesdays. Wednesday's testing will occur east of Fourteenth Street.
Water will be safe for drinking, however, it may become cloudy or discolored in these areas for one or two days during testing. Additionally, residents may want to check the clarity of their water before washing clothes.

Sales Tax Support Group Makes Campaign Plans

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
In a special called joint meeting Friday, the Economic Development Foundation (EDF) Board and the Citizen's For More Jobs met to plan strategy for the upcoming one-half cent sales election.
The election is set for Oct. 8, and is to decide if the voters want to expend another half cent per dollar to be designated to economic development for job creation.
The meeting was called to order by EDF Chairman Pat Mulligan. Jim Holt, co-chairman of the Citizen's group, called for volunteers for various committees.
Larry Wood, election consultant, told of committees that needed chairmen, and presented a work calendar to follow for the next few weeks. Committees include telephone committee, finance, placard, door to door, advertising, mail outs and others. A cross section of about 40 persons were present.
Don Wood, EDF executive, gave a presentation on materials to be presented to the public. He told about various speaking opportunities and urged those in civic clubs to get on their programs.
No other business was discussed and the meeting was adjourned. The steering committee will continue meeting Friday's until the election.

Bridgeway Conducts Regular DUI School

Unlike many other DUI Schools in Oklahoma, a special DUI school in Ponca City is operated by Bridgeway, a local service agency for recovering drug/alcohol abusers.
Bridgeway's instructors are full time alcohol/drug professionals. If participants have any personal questions or concerns while taking the 10-hour course, the instructor will be available for counseling before and after class as well as during breaks.
"Instructors in this special class make every attempt to provide the required information in a relaxed, positive manner and all instructors are certified by the state of Oklahoma," said Stan Paynter, Bridgeway executive director.
The purpose of the DUI School is to educate offenders on how alcohol/drugs affects their ability to operate a motor vehicle. The state requires each student receive 10 hours of in class instruction. A participants are not required to pass a test to complete this course.
Attendance for the full 10 hours is the only requirement for completion. Participants are not confronted or evaluated on their individual behavior. It is an educational course only. Course completion certificates that are required for drivers license reinstatement will be handed out at the completion of the course.
In order to provide the best instruction possible, class size is limited.
A student may pre-enroll or enroll the first night. When course fees are paid in advance participants have a reserved seat and a seat will be reserved until class begins. If the participant is unable to attend class as scheduled, he/she will be rescheduled at no additional cost.
If course fees are not paid in advance, participants are welcomed to pay prior to class beginning the first night. If any seating is available, they will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
According to Glenn Larssen, assistant director of Bridgeway, several class rules have been established to provide participants with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
Those rules include that participants cannot attend class under the influence or in possession of alcohol or other controlled substances; participants do not discuss fellow classmates, or any comments of a personal nature, outside of class; smoking is not permitted during class but only in a designated area during breaks; set breaks are provided for smoking, restroom breaks, and coffee and drinks provided by Bridgeway.
Participant's may also bring food or drinks into the classroom. In order to limit any distractions, only emergency telephone calls can be made or received during the sessions.
According to Larssen, "We make every attempt to provide a relaxed and informative class. Any individual displaying disturbing behavior will not be tolerated. We ask that participant's refrain from any behavior that may be offensive to others such as inappropriate language, popping gum, talking during class, etc."
Accommodations are also made for special physical disability or impairment at the DUI Class at Bridgeway, but those students should notify Bridgeway at least 24 hours prior to class time so appropriate accommodations can be made.
For upcoming class schedules, reservations or further information, please call (405) 762-1462 or drop by the Bridgeway offices, 612 West Grand, Ponca City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

United Way Kicks Off '96 Campaign Saturday

The official kick off for the 1996-97 United Way campaign will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. in downtown Ponca City. This year's theme is "Keep the Flame Alive for United Way."
In keeping with the Olympic theme, a torch march will begin at First Street and Grand Avenue.
"Seventeen agencies, bands, and cheerleaders will be led by a torch runner, up Grand Avenue to Centennial Plaza, to our very own 'Olympic Village'," stated Helene Schwartz, United Way executive director.
The festivities will include free activities for the whole family, including Olympic type games, free drinks, popcorn, music and entertainment. "Cheer on our team to victory as you cheered on America's team this summer," she added.
Schwartz reminds everyone to bring a lawn chair and line up on Grand Avenue, as "our very own heroes - the volunteers, the staffs, the Girl Scouts, the Boy Scouts, and those served by the 17 United Way agencies - walk 'united' to the Plaza to kick off the 60th annual United Way campaign."
She concluded, "Together, we can help 'Keep the Flame Alive for United Way' today and into the future."

Missionaries Need Donations To Aid Effort

Ron and Kathy Buttram, who have been independent missionaries for the past 10 years in Zimbabwe, Africa, have been working in Ponca City this summer and will be returning to their work in Africa soon.
The missionaries will be at Faith Tabernacle, 501 South Fifth, Sunday evening at 6 p.m., to tell their story, according to Mickey and Marcie Baldwin. The Buttrams will have slides of their work to show.
The Baldwins told The News that the missionaries are in need of some items to use in their work when they return to Africa, specifically electrical instruments for a music ministry.
Mrs. Baldwin emphasized the need for stuffed animals for a puppet ministry, specifically elephants, giraffes, zebras - animals that would be familiar to the African children. The missionaries can also use an old bird cage. The Baldwins emphasized a tax-deductible receipt will be given to those who make donations of materials that can be used in the ministry in Africa.
Ponca Citians who have items that can be used by the missionaries, may call them at 765-3034. The public is invited to join with members of Faith Tabernacle Sunday evening to hear the Buttrams talk about their work.

Medicine Bag Lunch Programs To Begin

Rosetta LeClair will coordinate and participate in a Native American informational style show at the first in a series of Medicine Bag Lunch programs hosted by Pioneer Bank and Trust. The series will start Tuesday and run through the week of the unveiling of the Standing Bear Statue on Oct. 26.
Mrs. LeClair is Otoe-Missouria and Ponca and will share her vast knowledge of Native American dress from a number of different tribes. According to Mrs. LeClair, "I am always eager to share information about our culture, our history and our heritage." She will be accompanied by friends and family members who will help with the presentation.
Featuring a number of performers and special programs for adults of all ages, the Medicine Bag Lunch Series will be held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South 4th Street from 12 noon to one. The series is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch, with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests.
"Our last lunch series was so successful, we felt it would be a service to the community to offer another informational lunch program to coincide with the unveiling of the Standing Bear Statue." said Carl Renfro, CEO and chairman of the board of Pioneer Bank. "The entire Standing Bear project is aimed at sharing information between the Native American and non-native cultures in the area. I hope this lunch series will contribute to such a cultural exchange," Renfro added.

GOP Women Meet Thursday

The Evening Chapter of Republican Women will hold its dinner meeting Thursday, beginning with dinner at 6 p.m. at the Golden Corral on North Fourteenth, and program at 7 p.m.
Speakers for the evening will be Pat Schieberr, County Treasurer and Linda Smith, County Clerk. Also on the agenda will be an explanation of the issue of a half-cent sales tax to be voted on Oct. 8. A spokesperson from Poncans for Jobs will be on hand to speak, according to Ila Hoelting McKee, president of the Republican Women's organization.
The public is invited to attend this meeting, McKee said.

Singles Network Plans Activities For This Week

Singles Network welcomes all adult singles - divorced, widowed or never married - to attend meetings of the group.
A good place for singles to get acquainted is the Discussion Group on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. , meeting at the Presbyterian Church. The group goes for a snack following the discussion.
On Monday at 6 p.m., singles wishing to have a meal out will meet at Head Country BBQ at 6 p.m. for dinner. Wednesday a VCR party is planned at Jay's and those planning to attend should call 765-7883 for directions and other information.
Thursday at 6 p.m. another Eat Out session is planned for Western Sizzlin' and on Friday the group will get together for a Movie Night. If planning to attend call Sherry at 762-1987 by 5:30 p.m.
Saturday plan to meet at the Presbyterian Church parking lot to car pool, no later than 5 p.m. The group plans to travel to Pond Creek to the Peppermint Pod.

CITY CALENDAR

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office.
Ponca City Mid-High 'Back to School Night,' 6:30 p.m., Ralph Lester Auditorium, for all mid-high parents.
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Ostomy Support Meeting, 7:30 p.m., program to be announced, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Conference Room B.
Tuesday
Runoff primary election. Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
Ponca City Utility Advisory Commission, 7 p.m., 1400 North Union Street.
Women's Bible Study "Claim Your Joy," 7-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Parlor, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City.
Wednesday
Women's Bible Study "Claim Your Joy," 9-10:45 a.m., First Baptist Church Parlor, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Design Committee, noon, Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Convention and Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Chamber of Commerce Office.
Thursday
Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Friday
Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary's Trinity Guild, 204 South Third Street (former Quality Water Building).
Ponca City Mother's Club Luncheon, 12:15 p.m., Ponca City Country Club.
DAR Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., American Legion.
Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Saturday
Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary's Trinity Guild, 204 South Third Street (former Quality Water Building).
United Way Drive "Keep the Flame Alive for United Way," Kickoff Torch Run, 10 a.m., torch run/walk, Grand Avenue, 'Olympic Village' festivities at Centennial Plaza.
Mary Gubser, Tulsa author, autographing "Mary's Recipe Box," and her other books, "Mary's Bread Basket and Soup Kettle," and "Quick Breads, Soups and Stews," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
September 23
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
September 24
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:15 p.m., Ponca City Cultural Center.
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
September 25
Ponca City Planning and Regional Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Commercial Federal Building, Suite 304.
September 26
George Stanley, Lawton, autographing "The Scaredy Cat Series," 3:30 to 5 p.m., special guests include second graders from Woodlands School earlier in the afternoon, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Vietnam Veterans, 7 p.m., Pioneer Motor Bank, Fourteenth Street and Lake Road.
September 27-29
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
September 28
Tulsa author Joyce Hifler, autographing "Cherokee Feast of Days," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
September 30
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
October 1
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
Neighborhood Watch Program, 7 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand.
October 3
Children's performer, Monty Harper, Stillwater, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
October 4-5
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
October 5
American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities.
Jodie Larson, Tulsa author of "Deadly Company," speaking to NOW, 9:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
October 5-6
16th Annual Marland Estate Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion Estate Grounds.
October 7
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
October 8
Special City Election for half-cent sales tax for economic development.
October 12
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
October 15
Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Northern Oklahoma Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa.
October 18
Billie Letts, Durant, author "Where The Heart Is," reading and autographing, 6-8 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
October 19
Betty Rohde, Gore, Okla., author "So Fat Low Fat No Fat," and "More So Fat Low Fat No Fat," autographing and leading seminar on Fat Free Cooking, 1-2 p.m., Conference Room C, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
October 22
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
Mahenwahdose Productions - Will Hill, program on Standing Bear, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library Programming Room, free.
October 24
"Songs of the Heart - Every People's Native Music," by Dr. George and Camille Stevenson, accompanied by Lillian McConnel, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
October 27
Romance authors Karen Kay and Heather Cullman, autographing, 3-5 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
October 28
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
November 2
McCord Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McCord School.
Carrie Dickerson, author "Aunt Carrie's War Against Black Fox," speaking to NOW 10 a.m., Ponca City Library, autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Oklahoma Children's Theatre, "Puff the Magic Tail," 1:30 and 4 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
November 5
General election. Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
November 9
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
Lou Dean Jacobs, author "Angels In Disguise," autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
November 16
Carolyn Hart, Oklahoma City author, autographing "Mint Julep Murder," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North 14th Street.

DEATHS

David I. Rosebeary Sr.

ARKANSAS CITY - David I. Rosebeary Sr., 70, resident of Arkansas City, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996 at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City.
The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Littlefield officiating.
David I. Rosebeary Sr. was born Jan. 15, 1926 in West Fork, Ark., the son of Otis Steven and Lula Agnes (Cate) Rosebeary. He was raised and educated in West Ford, Whittier, Calif.; Fayetteville, Ark., and Vancouver, Wash. He graduated from high school at Vancouver in 1944.
Mr. Rosebeary worked in the Vancouver area shipyards during World War II. He moved to Bakersfield, Calif., in 1945 where he operated a service station.
He and Clara Jean Noel were married March 15, 1946, in Fayetteville, Ark. The couple moved to Wichita, Kan., in 1950, where he worked for the Boeing Aircraft Co. in the Photo Lab. In 1963 David began his own trucking service, and in 1969 the family moved to Arkansas City, where he worked for Skyline, Dixie-Portland Mills, and Total Transportation.
His wife, Clara Jean preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1977. He later married Verna L. Cooper on July 12, 1980, in Arkansas City. He retired from Total in 1988 as the supervisor of the transportation unit.
He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Arkansas City.
Survivors include his wife, Verna of the home; one son, David I. Rosebeary Jr. of Ponca City; a daughter, Carol Jo Smith of Wichita; two stepsons, Mark E. Cooper of Newport, Ore., and Todd L. Cooper of Arkansas City; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, also other relatives and friends.
In addition to his first wife, Clara Jean, he was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial has been established with the First Southern Baptist Church of Arkansas City. Contributions may be made through the funeral home, P.O. Box 756, Arkansas City, Kan. 67005.

Antoine Roy

Antoine Roy, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 71.
The Traditional Indian Feast will be held at noon on Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, at the Ponca Indian Cultural Center, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ted Freeman, pastor, Ponca Indian Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Antoine Roy was born Aug. 31, 1925, on the Ponca Indian Reservation, the son of Thomas and Lizzie (Makescloud) Roy. He worked for several grain elevators in the area during his lifetime. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves during World War II from Nov. 27, 1943, to Jan. 4, 1946. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps from April 5, 1951, to Dec. 10, 1957.
He and Anna Belle Clark were married July 12, 1990, in Ponca City.
Surviving are his wife, Anna Bell of the home; six sons, Thomas Roy of Oklahoma City, Robert Roy of Ponca City, Elmer Roy of Marland, Steve Roy of Arkansas City, Kan., John Roy of Tulsa and Warren Roy of Arkansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Delrayne Leftwich of Oklahoma City and Lizzie Crocels of Ponca City; two stepsons, Darrell Clark of Ponca City and Darrell Green of Arkansas City, Kan.; an adopted daughter, Anita Lindell of Oakland, Neb., 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma Buffalohead of Ponca City and a brother, Marvie Knutsen of Arkansas City, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, also numerous nieces and nephews.
Casket bearers will be Paris Roy, Blue Roy, Clifton Pappan, Kelly Clark, Kellian Leftwich, and Lee Roy. Honorary casket bearers will be Gilbert Cole, Jr., Morris Green, Butch Snoufe, James Clark, Ron Kihega, Isaac Headman, Earl Howe Sr. and Earl Brown.

Danny Lee Oakes

Danny Lee Oakes, former Shidler area resident, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 1996, in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 49.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996, in the First Christian Church, Shidler, with the Rev. Manny Loveall, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Ponca City under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Danny Lee Oakes was born Aug. 13, 1947, in Siloam Springs, Ark., the son of W. Lee and Pollyanna (Bolch) Oakes. He graduated from Shidler High School in 1965, and attended Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa. He served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, serving a tour of duty during the Vietnam Conflict. He moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., 30 years ago.
He and Cynthia Brown were married April 17, 1990. He was a corporate pilot and a member of the Chaparral Christian Church in Scottsdale.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Oakes of the home; one daughter, Ashley Oakes of Kerney, Ariz.; his parents, W. Lee and Pollyanna Oakes of Shidler and a brother, Ronald Oakes of Oklahoma City.
Memorial contributions may be made in Danny Oakes' name to the American Heart Association, 3545 Northwest 58th Street, Suite 400C, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

David Allen Love

David Allen Love, resident of Wichita, Kan. and a native of Ponca City, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, in Wichita. He was 43.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, in the First Christian Church in Haysville with George Lepagnard officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
David Allen Love was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Ponca City, the son of Paul and Sandy Love. He was owner of Love Construction Co. at the time of his death.
Surviving are his former wife, Cindy Love of Wichita; five sons, Marc, Michael, Rick, and Matthew Love, all of Wichita, and Dustin Love of the home; also one daughter, Nichole Love of the home; his parents, Paul Love of Blackwell and Sandy Davis of Wichita; a brother, Jeff Love of Blackwell, his grandmother, Sylvia Nellis of Dexter, Kan., and four grandchildren.

Irene D. Haines

Irene D. (Tomlinson) Haines, former Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996 at her home in Thornton, Colo. She was 75.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 16, 1996 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City with Jim Spurgeon, officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Irene D. Tomlinson Haines was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Gage, Okla. She graduated from Tonkawa High School and later attended Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma State University. She worked at Conoco, and was a member of the Social Order of the Beauceant, Ponca City Assembly No. 43.
She and Rodney Haines were married Nov. 11, 1977, in Thornton, Colo.
Surviving are her husband, Rodney of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Barbara) Spurgeon of The Woodlands, Texas, three grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

Obituary

Betty Ruth Hilton

Betty Ruth (Livingston) Hilton, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, at her home. She was 60 years of age.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, at the Eastern Heights Christian Church with Mr. Harold A. Prough, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Betty Hilton was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Sayre, Okla., the daughter of Leon Abner and Girlie Marie (Snider) Livingston. She received her education in the Ponca City and Blackwell schools. She later graduated from high school in Imperial Beach, Calif.
On April 15, 1953, she was united in marriage to Norman Ray Hilton in Newkirk. They made their home in several cities across the country and overseas while Mr. Hilton was serving in the U.S. Navy. The couple came to Ponca City in 1971 and had made their home here since that time. Mr. Hilton preceded her in death in 1991.
Mrs. Hilton worked as a tax consultant for H&R Block for several years before starting her own tax consulting business. She retired from the business in 1982 due to failing health.
She was a member of the Eastern Heights Christian Church, the HoHoHo Club and the Ponca City Philatelic Society. She enjoyed bowling and collecting.
Surviving are three children, David Ray Hilton of Oklahoma City; Teresa Lynn (Hilton) Moses of Ponca City, and Nicholas "Nick" Jay Hilton of Arkansas City, Kan.; one brother, Bill Leon Livingston of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and one sister, Patricia Jager of Edmond, Okla.; her mother-in-law, Maxine Hilton of Ponca City; four grandchildren, David L. Hilton of Durant, Okla., William Hilton and Candice Moses, both of Ponca City, and Joshua M.H. Hilton of Arkansas City; three step-grandchildren, Monica Glaser Chiles and Maureen Glaser, both of Durant, Okla.; and Melissa Montgomery of Ponca City, several nieces and nephews, Kenneth Altman of Perry, Okla., Debbie Merritt and Danny Merciez, both of Ponca City, Terry Altman of Arkansas, Bill W. Livingstone of Denver, Colo., Annette Poole of Edmond, Okla., Danny Livingston of Arizona, Rebecca Neighbors of Owasso, Okla. and Cindy DeLeon of Oklahoma City. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Peggy Merciez, and her father-in-law, Bill Hilton.
Casket bearers will be Bill Sanders, Justin Sanders, Roger Whitney, Jim Reedy, Charlie Lickliter, and Don Hyle. Honorary casket bearers will be Jack Merciez, Danny Merciez, George Merritt, Stan Neighbors, Jim Jager, Bill Livingston, and Troy DeLeon.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Ponca City, Inc., 1904 North Union No. 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will at 1805 Potomac.
Paid Obituary

Services Pending

Zella B. Bosworth

Zella B. Farmer Bosworth, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 96.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home, and will be announced later.

NEWS BRIEFS

Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism in the 1000 block of North Pine Street at 10:28 a.m. Friday. The victim commented that tires were slashed.

Fire - McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire 1.5 miles east of the New River Bridge. Firefighters reported that it was a control burn.

Arrested - A 41-year-old man was arrested in the 900 block of North Ash Street by a Ponca City police officer at 4:51 p.m. Friday on an Osage County warrant for failure to appear.

Beer Bought - A business in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 5:50 p.m. Friday to report a man who purchased beer for juveniles that were outside the store. An officer responded and took an information report.

Accident - An accident, which occurred at South Fourteenth Street and East Harding Avenue, was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:36 p.m. Friday.

Burglary - A woman in the 100 block of East Grand Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 7:43 p.m. Friday that two juveniles tried to take a lady's purse. The youths ran east, then north on Second Street. An officer responded but was unable to locate the juveniles.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man at Pine Street and West Grand Avenue at 8:11 p.m. Friday on a Kay County Sheriff's warrant for failure to appear and a city warrant for failure to pay.

In Custody - A juvenile who had run from a Ponca City police officer was taken into custody at West Grand Avenue and Osage Street at 11:06 p.m. Friday. The subject was released to a parent.

Assault - The Ponca City Police Department was advised at 1:52 a.m. Saturday that a victim was assaulted by three men in the 800 block of North Pine Street. An assault with a deadly weapon report was taken by an officer.

Woodcarvers Set Meeting - A meeting of woodcarvers is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Art Center. All interested carvers are welcome to attend. The group will discuss a seminar planned for Nov. 2. The carvers meet every first and third Tuesday of the month.

Water Board Meeting Set - McCord Rural Water District 3 will hold the monthly Board of Directors meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the McCord School.

Adult Art Classes - Beginning Oct. 23, a six-weeks class in beginning watercolor with Ruth Loucks as instructor, will begin at the Ponca City Art Center. Classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday. Cost will be $40 One makeup class will be held and no class is scheduled during Thanksgiving week. Enroll at the Ponca City Art Center 819 E. Central, Wed.-Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Sunday Open Swim - Community Pool offers an open swim from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays. Cost is $1 per person, free to YMCA members. For details, contact the YMCA, 765-5417.

Family Fun Night - Woodlands Elementary School will hold its Family Fun Night Carnival on Fri. Sept. 20 from 5-8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Youth Support Group - A support group for teenagers who have experienced the death of a loved one is in the planning stages, sponsored by Hospice of Ponca City. If interested in joining or helping with the group call (405) 762-9102.

Stop Smoking Sessions - Fall session of "Freedom from Smoking" begins Sept. 23 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Evening classes. Cost is $50. For more information, contact Martha Denney at 405-765-0201.

Photography Competition - The 14th annual Ponca City Art Association Photography competition will be held at the Ponca City Art Center Oct. 6 through Oct. 20. Work for the competition must be submitted by Oct. 2. Any photographic process is eligible including black and white, color, hand tinting, non-silver, etc., but judging will be in one of two categories - color or black and white. All entries must be original work by the entrant, and not entered in previous Ponca City Art Association photography competitions. For entry information, call the Ponca City Art Center, (405) 765-9746.

Language Classes - Osage language classes and history program will begin Thursday at the White Hair Memorial from 7-9 p.m. There is no charge. Master teachers are Ed RedEagle Sr., Harry RedEagle Jr. and Kenneth Bighorse Sr. For more information, contact White Hair Memorial, (918) 538-2417. Everyone is welcome. Site attendant is Billie Ponca, and sub-site attendant, Renae Brumley.

Adult Art Classes - Beginning Oct. 23, a six-weeks class in beginning watercolor with Ruth Loucks as instructor. Will begin at the Ponca City Art Center. Classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday. Cost will be $40 One makeup class will be held and no class is scheduled during Thanksgiving week. Enroll at the Ponca City Art Center 819 E. Central, Wed.-Sun. 1 to 5 p.m.

FAIMILY LIVING

CWC Plans 'Lollipop' Style Show

A "Lollipop" Luncheon and Style Show will be held Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. The Ponca City Christian Women's Club invites all area women to join them. Cost of the luncheon is $8.25.
Presenting the "Sugar and Spice" Back-To-School Fashion Show special feature will be Sherry Potter, who has been owner and manager of The Honey Tree for the past two years. The store is located at 2101 North Fourteenth Street, and has been a local children's clothing store for the past 20 years. The store is co-owned by Potter's daughter, Carrie Cantrell.
Featured in the style show will be Marisa Ellis, Kathie Nipper, Haley Nipper, Maggie Bowker, Jackson Bowker, Kelsey Hays, Lindsey Dickerson, Courtney Hutson, Colby Hutson, Cash Van Buskirk, Colby Van Buskirk and Haley Thomas.
Rachel Denton will be sharing "Sweet Tunes" for the special music. A volunteer music teacher for the Opportunity Center for 21 years, Mrs. Denton was founder of the Caboose Thrift Shop. Ms. Denton will be accompanied by Mary Dyer, and Roberta Motz will play the background music.
"Sweet Treats" will be brought to us by guest speaker Patty Clay of Bixby, former Oklahoma House of Representative's secretary
All area women are invited to attend the CWC "Lollipop" Luncheon and Style Show. Reservations for the luncheon and child care can be made by calling Cindy, 762-2151 or Karen, 765-9835 by Monday. Reservations must be honored, canceled or used by a friend.

Singer To Entertain Newcomers

The Newcomers Club dinner will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Entertainment will be singer Patti Curl.
For reservations and/or information, contact Nathalia Hiatt, reservations, 762-3820 or Joyce Fox, sponsor, 762-9578.
A picnic is scheduled Sept. 21 from 4-8 p.m. at Lake Ponca shelter house No. 3. For information, contact Renae Harris, vice president, 765-7007 or Wendy Pittman, treasurer, 765-4509. Members are asked to please bring a trash bag.
DayTrippers, hosted by Randi Brevitz, president, will be visiting Tulsa for bingo. Members are reminded the Silent Auction is Oct. 17 and are encouraged to bring a donation. Costumes are optional. For information, contact Tamra Wink, programs, 765-6530 or Ms. Fox. For membership, new arrivals and/or information regarding any of the events listed above, contact Ms. Fox.

Program Features Computers and Quilts

Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild met Sept. 9 at Community Christian Church. Fran Iverson Gonzales of Edmond presented the program, "Computer Applications in Quilting."
She spoke about communications, including E-Mail/Mailing Lists, news groups (Usenets), and the World Wide Web. She also advised members about quilt design, including instruction, publication, display advertising, and stationery/clip art, and quilt construction.
She noted how color changes can vary the appearance of a quilt, and spoke about graphic design; word processing, graphics/Thumbnails and data bases, and using spread sheets to determine fabric yardage.
Dorothy Bobbitt welcomed 72 members, including two guests, to the meeting. Hostesses were Beverly Carpenter, Elaine Hughes, Jo Ann Westphalen, and Marcille Gosting. Jerry Moore, president, presided over the business meeting.
Cindy Wilson, vice president, reported the October program will be "Legacy of Hope Quilts," presented by Susan Lucky of Stillwater. The November program will be "A Quilter's Journey from Dark to Light," presented by Vickie Manek. Manek will also give a workshop the day following the Guild meeting.
Winning door prizes were Rosemary Ramsey, Jerry Moore, Vickie Manek, Wanda Kelly, Laurzell Holmes, Hertha Adams, Sybil Webster, Jean Buskirk, Sherry Wells, Dava Carrell, Zoe Burge, and Beverly Carpenter.
Toni Hereford read names of the people who still needed to pick up a fund-raising packet. She showed everyone the miniature quilt and pillows that she had made for the December meeting.
Elaine Hughes, librarian, reviewed the new magazines which are available to sign out of the library. She reported that "Quick Classic Quilts" had been purchased in memory of Mildred Oie. She also mentioned other items that are available, including note cards, PAQG pins and playing cards.
Sandy Hudack reminded everyone the Oklahoma Quilt Work's Challenge Block was due. Hudack read names of members who had taken challenge fabric, but had not turned in a block. Hudack will take the challenge blocks to Oklahoma City Thursday. Members were asked to return the fabric or turn in a block to her before she goes to Oklahoma City.
Cheryl Pritchett, pattern chairman, showed the next two Christmas Blocks of the Month. She also distributed the next Block Party pattern, "Heart Blossom," which is due Nov. 4. Vickie Manek, workshop chairman, reported about the "Crows in the Cabin" workshop, taught by Fran Iverson Gonzales would be held.
Show and Share participants included Gloria Tucker, Thelma Barber, Elaine Hughes, Mary Lou Winter, Paul Reeves and Maxine Reeves, Teresa Simic, Sandy Hudack, Dorothy Bobbitt, Eleanore Ciskowski, Laurzell Holmes, Mary Kathryn Detten, Mary Butler, Vickie Hart, Betty Schwankee, Dava Carrell, Joyce Eagan and Beverly Carpenter. Elaine Hughes also reported the Designing Women Stitch Group was participating in making cloth dolls for the Johns' Hopkins Children's Center project.
The next meeting will be Oct. 7 at the same location. The program will be "Legacy of Hope Quilts," presented by Susan Lucky. Contact Jerry Moore, PAQG president, 765-4185 or Cindy Wilson, PAQG vice president, 765-6911 for Guild information.

OK Attorney General To Be Speaker

Kay County Democrat Women's Club, along with the Kay Democratic Party, will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk, according to Wayne Leven, Kay County Democratic Party chairman.
Plans will be finalized for the annual Ham and Bean Dinner and Auction to be held Oct. 8. State Attorney General Drew Edmondson will be featured speaker.
Anyone who has any items they no longer use or want to donate is asked to contact Howard Ames, 362-3289; Larry Engle, 362-3954 or Wayne Leven, 362-3853 in Newkirk. In Ponca City, contact Lenora Smith, 765-3641 or Mary Ann Holinsworth, 765-3005 or, in Blackwell, contact Pam Goodno, 363-5868 and, in Tonkawa, contact Cheryl Howard, 628-3875.
All Democrats are urged to attend the meeting.

Vows Join Treadway and McKee

Ashley Treadway and William McKee were united in marriage in a 2 p.m. ceremony Aug. 24 in the Marland Mansion Ballroom. The Rev. Ed Coy Light officiated at the double ring vows.
Parents of the bride are Paul and Darla Terrell of Ponca City and Gary Treadway of Rancho Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. The bridegroom is the son of Ron and Mary McKee of Ponca City.
The music program was performed by Lacey Hutchison, pianist. Prelude music included "Evergreen," "Theme from Ice Castles," "Tara's Theme," and "Up Where We Belong." The processional was "Canon in D" and "The Bridal Chorus." "As the Dear" was played during the unity candle ceremony. The recessional was the traditional "Wedding March."
The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father and step-father. She wore a gown of Italian silky satin in ivory with rum pink accents. The bodice featured a V-neckline which came off the shoulder into a short band sleeve. Tiny rum pink and ivory rosettes embellished the neckline. The gown was fashioned in an A-silhouette which extended into a semi-cathedral-length train. The train was adorned with embroidered soutache swirls, with rum pink roses, and a sculpted bow at the back waistline with the same detailing. Her headpiece was of tiny rosettes on a comb with diamond white veiling designed especially for her.
Her bouquet was a cascade of white gladiolus, with white Ariana roses, white sweetheart roses, and stephanotis, with trailing ivy accented with gold and ivory ribbon.
Serving as maid of honor was Sarah Blew. She was attired in a rum pink gown with short sleeves. The gown featured a satin bodice and an A-line, floor-length, full skirt in crepe. Her colonial bouquet was composed of pale pink roses, white sweetheart roses, white gladiolus and stephanotis, accented with ivy.
Junior bridesmaid was Jennifer Miller, cousin of the bride. She wore a floor-length gown of rum pink satin. The gown was fashioned with an A-line skirt, short sleeves and featured a bow at the empire waistline. She also wore a wristlet of pale pink sweetheart roses, stephanotis, and silk ivy with matching ribbon. She also carried two long-stemmed white roses and presented them to the mothers of the bride and groom as she walked down the aisle.
Best man was Travis Hazen. Serving as ushers were Ryan Treadway, brother of bride, and Jason Bailey.
Attending the guest book table was the bride's cousin, Susan Strough of Norman. She also served at the groom's table.
A reception in the Marland Mansion Upper Level Salon area immediately followed the ceremony. Serving at the reception were Stephanie Fleharty and Amy Terrell, step-sisters of the bride.
The reception table was covered in lace and adorned with gladiola blooms, ivy, and ivory and gold ribbon. The three-tiered wedding cake, with crystal columns, was topped with a Precious Moments bride and groom and continued the theme of the gladiola blooms and ivy. Ivory and gold candles in crystal candlesticks were also among the greenery which encircled the punch fountain.
The ivy topiary centerpieces on the guest tables at the reception, as well as the mantle floral decorations in the ballroom, were made by the bride and her mother. The ribbons and bow decorations were designed by the bride's aunt.
Many family and friends from Ponca City and out-of-town were in attendance.
The bride and groom left the mansion in their wedding attire through a cloud of bubbles. The junior bridesmaid had presented family and friends with a decorated bottle of bubbles as they exited the mansion.
The couple will reside in Bremerton, Wa. The bride graduated in May 1996 from OSU, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, with a minor in Spanish. The bridegroom serves with the United States Navy, stationed at the Bangor, Wa. Submarine Base.
Prenuptial festivities included a bridal shower given by Kathy and Sarah Blew; a dinner at Stillwater Oyster Bay in honor of bridesmaids, family and friends, and a rehearsal dinner hosted by the bridegroom's parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hamre Establish Home in Missouri

A wedding trip to Alluring Pines Resort in Nisswa, Mn., followed the recent wedding of Rachael Elizabeth Diane Klein and Scott Howard Hamre.
The couple were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony at St. John's Lutheran Church, northeast of Blackwell. The Rev. Ernest Quillen officiated at the double ring vows.
The bride is the daughter of Don and Cheryl Klein of Newkirk. Parents of the bridegroom are Larry and Marian Hamre of Fort Worth, Texas.
Prelude music was performed by Ruby Boesch, organist. Derin Steinsultz, soloist and guitarist, sang "The Wedding Song" and "May We Your Precepts Lord Fulfill." The processional was "Canon in D" and "Trumpet Voluntary." The recessional was "Sent Forth by God's Blessing," arranged by Charles Orr. "The Lord My Shepherd Is" was sung by the congregation during the lighting of the unity candle.
The bride was attired in an antique ivory silk gown which originally had been worn over 50 years ago by the daughter of a doctor in Amarillo, Texas. The V-neckline of the gown was accented with lace and encrusted with pearls and sequins. The long, fitted sleeves tapered to points over the hands. Tiny, covered buttons accented the back of the princess waistline. The full skirt featured wide scalloped ruffles which extended into the train. The three-tiered veil, edged with lace, had been worn by the bride's mother 25 years ago.
The bride carried a bouquet of ivory roses and wine rosebuds, designed and made by her mother.
Laura Lynn Farden of Freeman, S.D., served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Angie Walter, Stillwater; Charity Key, Wrenshall, Mn.; Kristen Rossow, Joplin, Mo., and Emily Turner, Alpine, Calif.
Each wore a full-length dress in a wine color. The gowns were buttoned down the front and featured a heart-shaped cutout at the neckline. Each attendant also wore wine-colored rosebuds in her hair, and carried a long-stemmed ivory rose.
Flower girl was Amber Jeans of Tonkawa, who wore an ivory lace dress.
The bridegroom's brothers, Mark Hamre of Austin, Texas, and Jason Hamre of West Point, served their brother as best men. Groomsmen were Marlin and Steve Jackson, both of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Nick Otten of Pilger, Neb.
Ushers were Jonathan and Nathanael Klein, brothers of the bride, Newkirk; Brian Cooksey, Seward, Neb.; Jon Frank, Saginaw, Mi.; David Schlie, Houston, and Steve Clark, Simi Valley, Calif.
Attending the guest book were Beth Royuk and Amy Kahle.
A buffet reception in the Emerald Room, Blackwell, followed the ceremony. Hostesses were Bernita Boesch, Carolyn Kahle, Rhonda Boesch and Darlene Simpson, assisted by Alice Kahle, Krystal Francis and Dawn Brimberry.
The four-tiered wedding cake, designed and created by Lacy Kahle, was decorated with vines and flowers. The bridegroom's four-tiered cake was a chocolate cheesecake. The couple and guests danced to the music of Shake, Rattle and Roll of Stillwater.
Special guests included grandparents Mary Alice Kahle, Doris Enland and Fern and Hank Hamre. The couple visited grandpa Otto Kahle at the nursing home between the wedding and reception. Also attending the wedding were aunts and uncles from out of town: Howard and Martha Enland, Minnesota; Harold and Merrily Klein, Indiana, and Bob and Jean Wiley, Texas.
The couple are at home in St. Louis, Mo. The bride is a high school teacher of speech, English and drama at St. Louis Lutheran High School North. The bridegroom is a student at St. Louis University, where he plans to complete his high school teaching degree this year.

Cann Garden Ceremony Unites Vencill, Ratzlaff

The wedding joining Katherine Ann Vencill and Trey Ratzlaff in marriage was held Aug. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Cann Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Denny Hook officiated at the double ring vows.
The bride is the daughter of Greg and Susan Vencill of Ponca City. Parents of the bridegroom are Larry and Melody Ratzlaff of Liberal, Kan.
Various pop and country ballads were played prior to the ceremony. A recording of "You Say It Best When You Say Nothing At All," by Allison Krause, was played during the seating of the parents and grandparents. "Everything I Do," by Bryan Adams, was played for the processional and recessional.
The bride was attired in a formal white gown in an off-the-shoulder style with a deep sweetheart neckline. The gown, trimmed with lace, featured a fitted lace-over-satin bodice accented with pearls, a princess waistline and a full skirt of tulle. The tiered fingertip veil, with rolled edging, was held by a halo of roses. The bride also wore a pearl necklace with drop and matching earrings, both accented with rhinestones, and an aquamarine ring belonging to her great-grandmother.
The bridal bouquet of red and white roses was accented with baby's breath, English ivy, tulle and red and white ribbons.
Maid of honor was Lana Myers of Houston. Bridesmaids were Shelley Eastwood, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, cousin of the bride; Jami Kliewer, Ponca City, and Amy Cochran and Andrea Polf, both of Alva.
Each was attired in a tea-length dress of red silk. The dresses were fashioned in an off-the-shoulder style with fitted bodices, princess waistlines, and necklines accented with a white rose. Their pearl necklaces and earrings were gifts from the bride. Each carried a bouquet of red and white roses, accented with tulle, greenery and white and red ribbons.
Flower girls was Kerstin Cochran of Alva. Her red cotton dress was accented in white, with white lace on the hemline and collar. The dress was fashioned with a fitted bodice, full skirt and short sleeves.
Scott Vaughan of Alva served as best man. Groomsmen were T.J. Ratzlaff, brother of the bridegroom, Liberal, Kan.; Eric Moore, cousin of the bridegroom, Manhattan, Kan.; Aaron Schilde, Dover, and Zel Polf of Alva. Serving as ushers were Aaron Schilde and Mike Eastwood, cousin of the bride, Alberta, Canada.
Presiding at the guest registry was Kendra Ratzlaff.
A reception at the Cultural Center followed the wedding ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Amanda Ward, Michele Harrington and Stacey Morton, all of Ponca City.
Special guests included Marge Ratzlaff and Juanita Moore, grandmothers of the bridegroom, both of Liberal, Kan.; Connie Ratzlaff, aunt of the bridegroom, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Randy and K'Lee Ratzlaff, uncle and cousin of the bridegroom, Pampa, Texas; Mike, Lana, Chris and Ryan Moore, uncle, aunt and cousins of the bridegroom, Wisconsin; Arlo and Suzan Ratzlaff, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom, Liberal, Kan; Holly Hammett, Newton, Kan.; Shelly Brooks, Healy, Kan., and Marsha Moore, aunt of the bridegroom, Liberal, Kan.
For traveling, the bride wore a red silk, A-line dress in a tea-length. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline in an off-the-shoulder style.
The couple are at home in Colby, Kan. The bride is em-ployed as a receptionist/-bookeeper. The bridegroom is a student at Colby Community College.

Weathers, LeValley Repeat Vows in Blackwell Church

First Christian Church in Blackwell was the setting for the recent wedding uniting Carrie Ann Weathers and Joshua Trent LeValley in marriage. The 2 p.m. ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Denny Dieker of Yale.
Parents of the bride are Rick and Linda Weathers of Marshall. Her grandparents are Gene and Ann Fisher of Hennessey and Ray and Claudia Weathers of Enid. The bridegroom is the son of Harold and Janell LeValley of Tonkawa. His grandparents are Mabel LeValley of Blackwell, and Orvan and Phyllis Grell of Braman. Great-grandfather is Edwin Akers of Blackwell.
The music program was performed by vocalists Jamie Weathers and Camille Holt, accompanied by Alice Mack, organist. Lighting the candles were Jill Houska and Adam LeValley.
Serving as maid of honor was Jennifer Houska of Marshall. Bridesmaids were Angela Pucher, Andrea Schrock, Crystal Stovall, Heather Cavin and Tami Savage.
Flower girl was Kate LeValley, who was escorted by the ring bearer, Tanner Greve, and Zachariah Daniels, who carried the bride's heirloom family Bible.
Attending the bridegroom as best man was Jeremy Owen of Tonkawa. Groomsmen were Jamie Hagar, Peter Grein, Jason Stone, Brett Weiberg and Brandon Grell. Ushers were Lt. Brent Weathers, Kelly Weathers, Garrett DeWitt and Dennis Crow.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Emerald Room at Central National Bank, Blackwell. The couple left for a night in Tulsa, followed by a week-long honeymoon in Eureka Springs. They are now at home in Stillwater, where they attend Oklahoma State University.

Heritage Festival in Shawnee

The Historical Society of Pottawatomie County will be hosting a Fall Heritage Festival in Woodland Park, Shawnee, Sept. 21. The Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the Festival is to provide a peek at pioneer life in early day Shawnee.
There will be demonstrations of butter making and candle making. Games, contests, and music will also be provided free to the public.
Two of the events will be a pie baking contest and a historic costume contest. So dig out Grandma's secret apple pie recipe and bring down a home-baked pie for judging, or dress up as your favorite turn-of-the-century character and show up for the dress parade. Ribbons will be awarded for the winners of each contest.
There will also be an opportunity to win a completely hand-stitched, full-size quilt of the design "Saturn's Rings" sewn by members of the Historical Society.
The schedule of events includes a puppet show in Beard Cabin, 10 a.m.; sack race and candlemaking, 11 am.; stage act, noon; pie baking contest and puppet show, 1 p.m.; pin-the-leg-on-Bo and a musical program, 2 p.m.; Three-legged race and butter making, 3 p.m.; cow chip toss and musical program, 4 p.m., and historic costume contest and drawing for hand-stitched quilt, 5 p.m.

Couple To Wed in February

Mr. and Mrs. Don Lane of rural Newkirk announce the engagement of their daughter, Jolie Marie, to Billy Hobbs, son of John and Karen Hobbs of Newkirk.
The bride-to-be is a 1996 graduate of Newkirk High School and is currently a student at Xenon International School of Beauty in Wichita. Her fiance is a 1990 graduate of Newkirk High School and attended Northern Oklahoma College for two years. He served two years in the 101st Airborne, U.S. Army, and is currently an assistant manager of Furr's Cafeteria in Wichita.
A Feb. 15 wedding is planned at 7 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. All friends and relatives are invited.

Wedding Plans Announced

The engagement and approaching marriage of Tonia Smith and James Stinson is being announced by their parents, Clifford and Margie Stinson and Carl and Euvon Simmons.
The bride-to-be attends Northern Oklahoma College, and is employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The prospective bridegroom is employed at Smith Tool.
The wedding will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 21 at the home of the bridegroom's parents, 311 North H Street, Newkirk. An open invitation is extended to all friends. For directions, call 765-8798.

September Vows Planned

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Denning and Mr. and Mrs. David Rogers, all of Tonkawa, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Michelle Suzanne Adams, to Alfred Dale Wickham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wickham of Shidler. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Edwards of Ponca City, and Mrs. Madonna Grace "Billie" Rogers and the late Matthew Allen Rogers. She is also the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Denning of Blackwell and the late Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Wilkins. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wickham of Foraker, Mr. and Mrs. John Means of Grainola and the late C.J. "Spec" Zink.
The bride-elect is a 1991 graduate of Tonkawa High School. The future bridegroom is a 1992 graduate of Shidler High School. Both are currently employed at Albertson Distribution Center in Ponca City.
The wedding will be an event of Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tonkawa. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Tucker, Stout Wed in August

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stout have established a home at 301 West Hartford, Apt. 118, following their recent marriage. The bride, the former Christina Tucker, plans to finish her second year at Northern Oklahoma College in the spring and to then attend Oklahoma State University to major in veterinary science. She is currently employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The bridegroom is finishing his two- year degree in law enforcement at NOC and is employed with Protection Technology Inc. at Conoco.
Parents of the bride are Darwin and Marilyn Haney, Fairfax, and Raymond Tucker, Dexter, Mn. The bridegroom is the son of Mike and Martha Stout, Glenco.
The couple exchanged rings before family and friends in a 2 p.m. ceremony at First Christian Church in Fairfax. The Rev. Jimmy Layne officiated.

Pioneer Bible Church Setting For Pappan, Nissen Wedding

Carole Sue Pappan and Chad Alan Nissen exchanged vows of marriage in a recent 10 a.m. ceremony at Pioneer Bible Church. Officiating at the double ring ceremony was the Rev. Larry Harris and the Rev. Dr. Keith Miller.
The bride is the daughter of C.A. and Isal Pappan of Newkirk. Parents of the bridegroom are Gary and MaryAnn Nissen of O'Neill, Neb., and Clyde and Connie Ballard of Grand Island, Neb.
The music program included "I Will Be Here," by Diane Clarida and Betty Biedermann, and "Perfect Union," by Ms. Clarida.
The bride was attired in a tea-length dress of white linen and a waist-length veil of tulle. She also wore a single strand of white beads, borrowed from the sister of the bridegroom. Her bouquet featured miniature white peonies and white lavender, accented with English ivy.
Brenda Schneider attended the bride as maid of honor. Her tea-length dress in forest green featured a bodice highlighted with embroidered roses. She carried a bouquet of pink gerber daisies, white lavender, purple statice, yellow tea roses, and English ivy.
Serving as best man was Daniel Eberhardt, nephew of the bridegroom. Guests were seated by Scott Phipps, brother-in-law of the bride, Ponca City, and Bryce Betke, brother-in-law of the bridegroom.
Candlelighters were Brenda Schneider and Daniel Eberhardt. Presiding at the guest book was Kendra Eberhardt, niece of the bridegroom.
A reception at the home of Glenn and Betty Biedermann, 1441 Pioneer Road, followed the ceremony. Assisting were Tom and Katy Tucker, Sonya Nelson, Dee Phipps, and Cindy DeMarco.
Out-of-town guests included Ruth Koehler, Norfolk, Neb.; Pauline Nissen, grandmother of the bridegroom, and Rex and Barb Nissen, Michaela and Ashley Dahlke, all of Aurora, Neb.; Kim Betke, sister of the bridegroom, and Breann, Hastings, Neb.; Chris and Brenda Eberhardt and family, Kenesaw, Neb.; Ray and Rita Pappan and family, brother of the bride, Colorado; Carrie Casebolt, Tulsa; Clayton and Paula Wilkinson, Hugo; Kirk Pappan, Manhattan, Kan.; Michael and Sonya Nelson, Jon and Bert Rush, all of Wichita, and Sean and Kathryn Mahurin.
After a wedding trip to Sleepy Hollow Resort on the Missouri River, the couple have established a home in Kansas City, Mo. Both are students at Calvary Bible College.

Thompson, Hagar Engaged

Robbie Long of El Dorado, Kan., and Tommy Thompson, 316 East Detroit, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Marie Thompson, and James Ronald Hagar Jr., son of Jim and Karen Hagar, Route 4, Arkansas City.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Northwest High School in Wichita; Cowley County Community College, Arkansas City, and Southwestern College, Winfield, Kan. She is employed in Data Entry at Continental Resources, Enid.
The future bridegroom is a graduate of Arkansas City High School, Cowley County Community College, Arkansas City; and Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kan. He is employed as a conductor for BNSF Railroad in Enid.
The couple have selected an Oct. 19 wedding date at First United Methodist Church, Arkansas City.

Preparing Gardens for Cold Topic of Red Rose Program

Richard Keathly was featured speaker, with the program "Preparing Your Garden For Winter," when Red Rose Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Harold Younger, 1424 Meadowbrook, Sept. 9. Assisting Mrs. Younger was Mrs. Leslie Ott.
Linda Sparks, who was featuring a London Garden Tour, showed a video of the proposed tour, particularly the Chelsea Flower Show. The tour is to be next spring. Anyone interested may contact Ms. Sparks.
In his program, Keathly said there are several things of which gardeners need to take note, including preparing flower beds for planting next spring. He also spoke about planting things such as pansies, kale, ornamental cabbage, chrysanthemums and, most importantly, bulbs to bloom next spring. Bulbs include, crocus, tulips, daffodils, and narcissus. He added that mulch should be at least 4 inches deep to prevent freezing and to hold moisture. "Fescue lawns need to be seeded in the fall for the best growth next summer, and pin oak trees in this area need to be treated with sulfur for several years to save them," he said.
Mrs. Younger presided at the business meeting which followed. She led the group in the Gardener's Creed, followed by roll call, which members answered by telling what they do to prepare their gardens for winter." Mrs. Raj Phansalker read the minutes, and Mrs. E.L. Manering gave the financial report.
Mrs. Younger announced there will be a Memorial Tree Planting at Oklahoma State University Oct. 22, and the North Central Garden Association will meet in Guthrie Oct. 28. Anyone interested in attending may contact Mrs. Younger. She also announced that anyone having small bottles or samples of shampoo and soap should donate them to the Domestic Violence program.
Supplements to the yearbook were given out to be added to last year's books.
The next meeting, at the home of Mrs. Fred Boettcher, 210 South Tenth Street, Oct. 14, will be a tea celebrating the 65th anniversary of Red Rose Garden Club. Any former members will be welcome to attend, as well as Garden Council members. Red Rose is the oldest Garden Club in Ponca City. Assisting Mrs. Boettcher will be Mrs. Milt Heartsill and Mrs. Floyd Johnson.

Wheatheart Menu

Here is the menu for the Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Ponca City, Sept. 16-20. For transportation or reservations, call 767-1620 in Ponca City. Menu is subject to change.
Monday
Hamburgers w/lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, baked beans, and peanut butter cookie or lemon bars.
Tuesday
Roast turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, whole wheat roll, and fresh fruit in season.
Wednesday
Frito Chili Pie, tossed salad with tomato, cherry muffin or cinnamon roll, and applesauce gelatin.
Thursday
Chicken pot pie, Perfection salad, biscuit and chilled apricots.
Friday
Fish crispies w/tartar sauce, cheese fries, buttered carrots, cornbread, and ambrosia fruit.

Registration Open For Aqua Kids Fitness Program

Aqua Kids, a developmental aquatic program for children ages five to 12, will begin it's fall session Oct. 5, according to Deena Marazas, YMCA aquatic director.
Students are divided into groups based on age and ability. According to Deena Marazas, instructor, the ultimate goal of the program is to develop the whole person physically, mentally, and spiritually. The program is designed to increase self-esteem, basic aquatic skills, fitness level, and promote less fear of the water. The hour-long class will consist of water exercise, water sports, and swimming lessons.
On selected days, the class will meet in the YMCA for special activities, along with the regular routine. "As in all YMCA youth programs, the aim is to help kids be the best they can be," Marazas said. "For more than 110 years, the YMCA has been a national leader in community-based aquatic programs."
The class will meet at Community Pool, Seventh and Grand, for six consecutive Saturdays at 10 a.m. Cost is $16 for YMCA members or $30 for non-members. Class size will be limited, and preregistration is required by Sept. 28. For additional information, contact Marazas at the YMCA, 765-5417.

Little News

Steve and Becky Eubank, former Ponca City residents, ann-ounce the birth of a daughter, Bailey Joann Eubank, Sept. 5, 1996, at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City. She weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces, and was 191¦2 inches long. She joins a brother, Alex Eubank of Blackwell.
Maternal grandparents are Brad and Teresa Baumert of Ponca City, and the late Joe Vaden Sr. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Sheralyn Eubank, also of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are John and Mickey Plumleigh of Wynona; Mrs. Lucy Shafer of Newkirk and the late Francis Shafer; Mrs. Laura Eubank of Ponca City and the late Vern Eubank, and the late Ralph and Opal Taylor.

State Regent To Speak At DAR Chapter Meeting

To observe Constitution Week, the Ponca City Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, along with the Tonkawa Chapter and the Sara Harrison Chapter, Blackwell, will host Mrs. John Wayne Sterling, State DAR Regent at a noon luncheon Sept. 20 in the American Legion Dining Room, 407 West South Avenue.
Jo Ann Biffle Sterling will speak about the "DAR and the United States Government." A member of the Lawton Chapter since 1972, Sterling has served DAR at a national, state and local level. At a national level, she has served on the National Standing Committee, Auditing; NSDAR Speakers Staff and House Committee. On the state level, she has been a state chairman or state officer since 1978. Sometimes, she was both a chairman and state officer. Since 1973, she has served in her chapter as chairman of a committee or officer. She was regent in 1992-1994.
Sterling graduated from East Central State College, Ada, in 1964 with a bachelor of science degree in accounting and business. She published a genealogy book, "Biffle and Related Families," in 1975 as a personal Bicentennial project and received first place in 1975 from the State Fair of Oklahoma for the most complete genealogy. She received the DAR Regent's Award of Merit in 1976 and the Sons of the American Revolution Martha Washington Medal in 1989. She received the Parent-Teacher Association Bicentennial award in 1976.
Besides her work in DAR, Sterling also worked with the Oklahoma Society of the Children of the American Revolution. Other organizations she is affiliated with include Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society, Jacob White David Chapter, USD 1812 and Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century. She is also a former member of Business and Professional Women's Club, Lawton.
Members may make their reservations by calling Mrs. David Browning, 762-5755. The cost of the luncheon is $6.75. Hostesses for the affair include the Mesdames Virginia Mair, Benny E. Meade, Harold Prough, Robert Bolene, Hubert Hutchens, Henry A. Bourne, Carl W. Coates, Steven Primeau, Howard Stanley, O. E. Lehenbauer, Don Mertz, and Charles Yeakley.

Ronans Are Wed 40 Years

Tom and Marlyn Ronan will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with travel.
Mr. Ronan and the former Marlyn Cooper were wed Sept. 15, 1956, in Coeur D'lene, Idaho, and made their first home in Ephrata, Wa. Mrs. Ronan is the daughter of the late Walter and Esther Cooper of Ronan, Mt. Mr. Ronan is the son of the late Thomas and Nora Ronan of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. Ronan has been employed with Mertz, Inc. for 25 years and Mrs. Ronan is currently employed at St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, where they have their membership. They have five grandchildren: Aaron, Nathan and Laura Farris, (parents, Bob and Kathleen Farris of Katy, Texas); and Evan and Jared King, Connecticut, (whose mother, Nora, died March 10, 1996). A daughter, Patricia Ronan, resides in Connecticut, and two sons, Walter and Michael, are deceased.

Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Planning Annual Pansy Sale

Kay County Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Club met Sept. 9 at the home of Elizabeth Nickles. The evening's event was a salad supper, with Danys Self as co-hostess.
Following dinner, members gathered for a meeting to initiate activities for the 1996-97 year. Charlotte Paden, president, called the meeting to order and announced the Kay County Club was awarded a certificate of excellence for fraternity/member education at this summer's Grand Convention in Asheville, N.C.
Jane Johnson, treasurer, gave the financial report and reminded all present that dues should be paid as soon as possible. Elizabeth Nickles, secretary and rush chairman, announced that Courtney Hill of Ponca City and Katie Dobson of Newkirk both pledged Kappa Alpha Theta at Oklahoma State University.
Mrs. Self, Pansy Sale chairman, detailed prices and dates for this year's sale. Club members will begin taking orders immediately, with a delivery date of Sept. 26-28. Prices will remain the same as last year: $20 per flat (36 plants) or $3.50 per six-pack of plants. Customers may select mixed-color Majestic giants, yellow or purple pansies.
This year marks the seventh annual Theta Pansy Sale. The project has netted more than $2,200 during that time. Proceeds have been donated to Habitat for Humanity, Domestic Violence, Pharmacy Fund, Hospice and The Mission, and to Theta Foundation and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
The next meeting of the group will be Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at the home of Marilyn Leming. Charlene Carmichael will serve as co-hostess.

Grimleys To Observe 65th

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Grimley Sr., 148 Cooley, will observe their 65th anniversary Sept. 19. A family dinner will honor the couple at a later date. Hosts for the dinner will be the couple's children and spouses, Charles and Colleen Grimley, Arkansas City; Jerry and Opal Grimley, Rio Rancho, N.M.; LaWanda and Don French, Joyce and Marvin Smotone, and Jeannie and Paul Walker, all of Ponca City.
Mr. Grimley and the former Opal Boxley were wed Sept. 19, 1931, in Newkirk. They made their first home in Kildare, and later moved to Ponca City.
They have resided in their present home for 36 years. Mr. Grimley was a painter for Conoco, retiring in November 1966. He enjoys fishing, watching baseball and visiting with family and friends. Mrs. Grimley, a homemaker, enjoys her home, family and friends. The couple have 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Conducts Pledge Ritual

A Pledge Ritual for Mary Rickords and Cindy Russell highlighted the Sept. 10 meeting of Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The meeting was held at the home of Juni Parks, president, who conducted the candlelight ceremony.
Peggy Cookson read minutes of the previous meeting, and the financial report was presented by Sue Meek, treasurer. Dues and assessments were collected. Barbara Ashlock read from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi.
Catherine Horner, vice president, distributed new yearbook pages and announced pledge training would begin prior to the next meeting. Darlene VanDeburgh was thanked for creating the new cover pages.
Mrs. Parks read correspondence and thank-you notes and displayed the new Beta Sigma Phi Cookbook. She also gave the City Council report. Leora Simmons will arrange for a place for the Preferential Tea. A newlywed member, the former Jane Horn, was introduced as Mrs. Jim Culver.
Glenda Brown, social chairman, reported a couple's Teen Party would be held at her home Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. Members are to wear the dress and bring favorite records of their teen years.
Barbara Ashlock, program chairman, advised the next meeting would be at the home of Carole Didlake, who will also present the program. It was reported that Delorus Patterson would be doing publicity.
The meeting adjourned with the Closing Ritual and Mizpah.

Speakers Tell About Annual Christian Gathering at OSU

Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church met recently in Fellowship Hall for the first meeting and coffee of the new season.
The Rev. Sondra Tilsley and Roberta Shaffer gave the program, "A Bird's Eye View of Encounter," followed by a devotional from Psalm 139:3, presented by Earlene Roach.
"Encounter" is an annual gathering of all Christian Church women (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma. The gathering takes place at Oklahoma State University and is attended by 400 to 500 women. The event includes a time of worship, noted speakers, skill shops, fellowship, music and prayer.
Ethel Jorgenson, president, opened the meeting with scripture and prayer and introduced guests, Dr. Mark Randle, interim pastor of First Church, and his wife, Dorothy. Betsy Carter was also introduced. She invited all women to the City Wide Women's Retreat in Arkansas City. The event is sponsored by the Methodist Church.
The meeting concluded with a memorial for longtime First Church member, the late Madelle Hoffman. Lorraine Shiflet presented a tribute written by Wanda Butler. The tribute spoke of Ms. Hoffman's beliefs, thoughts and pleasures. Some of her handiwork was displayed. The memorial closed with a prayer of thankfulness for having known her.

Exercise Classes Offering Choice of Time and Format

The Park and Recreation Department is offering new cross-training sessions. All formats are set to music, including Top 40, jazz, country, funk, and classics. Easy choreography is continually introduced to the program, providing 30 to 40 new routines every eight weeks.
Participants may choose or mix their classes. Four different formats are offered morning and evenings weekly:
Jazzercise: The original dance exercise class that offers a blend of jazz dance and exercise science includes a warm-up, 30-minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights and a final stretch.
Jazzercise Circuit intermingles aerobic routines with strength routines using weights and X-ertubes, resulting in a high energy muscle powered class format.
Step: Low -impact high intensity routines are performed with a variety of movements utilizing a four- to six-inch step. A toning and stretching segment is added to complete a total body workout.
Step Circuit intermingles step routines with strength routines adding weights and X-ertubes to create a challenging workout.
Steps and X-ertubes are provided. Participants are asked to bring their own three- to five-pound weights.
Morning classes meet at 8:30 a.m.: Monday, Jazzercise; Tuesday, Step Circuit; Wednesday, Jazzercise; Friday, Jazzercise Circuit.
Evening classes meet at 5.30 p.m.: Monday, Step Circuit; Tuesday, Jazzercise; Wednesday, Step; Thursday, Jazzercise Circuit.
Cost for eight classes is $28, or 10 for $30. Walk-ins are $4. All classes are coed and open to the public. Classes meet at the Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodlands. Enrollment is continuous, and new members may start anytime.
For further information, call Yolanda, 762-7243.

Reception To Honor Bentons

A reception celebrating the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hart Benton Jr. will be held Sept. 21 from 2-4 p.m. in the Fireside Room at First Assembly of God Church, 1308 Bradley. An open invitation is extended to all friends and family.
Hosts for the celebration will be their children, Kevin and Debbie Benton, Broken Arrow; Kendale and Dana Benton, Hooker, Okla.; Kyle and Rhonda Benton, and Kori Benton, all of Ponca City.
Thomas Benton and the former Rowena Wilkey were married Sept. 21, 1956, in Morrison, Okla. They made their first home in Ponca City, and have resided in their present home at 206 South Seventh Street, for 33 years.
Mr. Benton worked general construction from 1953-58, when he began working for H. Ivan King in concrete construction. He is employed by Chitwood Construction at the present time.
Mrs. Benton is a homemaker. Both are members of Assembly of God Church, where Mrs. Benton works in the Women's Ministry Department and serves as a teacher for the Prims group of the Missionette Program. She also enjoys cooking and sewing.
The Bentons have six grandchildren.

50th Anniversary Celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waldron, 1916 Cedar, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home Sept. 22. Hosts for the celebration will be their children: Terry and Lynette Waldron, Troy and Cathy Lester, Paul Waldron and Sheri Chambray.
Mr. Waldron and the former Faye Holman were married June 17, 1946, in Winfield, Kan. They made their first home in Stillwater, later moving to Ponca City. They have resided in their present home for 35 years.
Mr. Waldron owns Ponca Cabinet and Tile Company, which he has operated for over 45 years. He has been active in Ponca City Jaycees and several camping groups in the area. Mrs. Waldron is a former realtor and was once active in Ponca City Jaycee Jaynes and Valley View Extension Homemakers. The couple are affiliated with Community Christian Church, and have 10 grandchildren.

Tremors, Tics Not Necessarily A Part of the Aging Process

Tremors and tics are not an inevitable part of the aging process, yet they do occur more frequently with age. Seniors often worry that a shaky hand may be the first sign of Parkinson's disease, a serious and progressive movement disorder.
In most cases, says Judy Rupp of the NODA Area Agency on Aging, uncontrolled shaking is simply essential tremor, a basically benign condition caused by a glitch in the central nervous system.
"An essential tremor is the most common movement disorder, affecting between one and four million Americans," Rupp said. "The condition is usually seen as shaking or trembling of the hands, arms or chin. Less often it affects the voice or eyelids."
Rupp added that essential tremor is most marked when a person tries to write or perform other fine motor tasks. "Physical and emotional stress can also aggravate a tremor as can excessive use of caffeine and nicotine," she said.
Essential tremor can lead to physical disability and, more often, social isolation. Many seniors may be embarrassed by their inability to control shaking, especially when eating with others. Although there is no cure for essential tremor, lifestyle changes and medication may help control symptoms. Avoiding physical and emotional stresses such as cold, fatigue, hunger and anxiety helps some people. Abstaining from caffeine and nicotine is also recommended.
When tremors interfere with physical or social functioning, a physician may prescribe medications.
"The senior years are ones we want to navigate without being waylaid by tremors and other little surprises our bodies may have in store for us," Rupp said. "If a tremor strikes don't give up social outings. Make an appointment with your doctor to talk about how you can actively manage your condition through lifestyle changes or medications."
For a free brochure, "Tic Douloureux," call Judy Rupp, 405-237-2236, or 1-800-749-1149 or write, NODA AAA, 2901 North Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703.

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

SUNDAY
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Art collection on view, Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Marland Mansion and Estate, 901 Monument Rd., open daily May-September, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Daily guided tours, 1:30 weekdays. Petroleum Museum and Marland Memorabilia Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For mansion guided tours, 767-0420.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 1000 East Grand. Includes Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch and DAR Rooms. Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, closed Tuesday.

Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.

Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Sunday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

MONDAY
St. Mary's Garage Sale, 204 South Third, 8 to 3 p.m. Daily Monday through Saturday.

Road to Hope Al-Anon, 11:30 a.m. Monday. Call Linda at 765-7045, home, 767-5328, work; or Carol at 765-2390, home, 767-6192, work, for location.
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Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.
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Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday, for those with desire to stop drinking. information, call Sue 765-256.

TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Freedom Group of AA open meeting 12 and 12 study, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.
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Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the new Community Building in Kaw City. Everyone welcome.
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Fanchon Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p m. Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Hosts: Norma and Ivan Nulik. Card Sales: Evelyn Pederson.

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.

TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.

Parent Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Programs for women children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.

Ho-Ho-Ho Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Conoco Club House on South Fourth. A demonstration on Christmas ornament displays will be presented. For more information call 362-3085 or 765-0067. Sponsored by Joanne's Hallmark of Ponca City.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkin Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All welcome. For information, call 765-1172 or 363-0469.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

WEDNESDAY
Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.

Chapter EL of P.E.O., noon Wednesday at the home of Lenore Mohler, 3 Pecan Place. Co-hostesses: Betty Rains and Rosalie Majors. Program: Leslie Rardin. Business meeting to follow.

Deadline for Sunday's Family Living photos, noon Wednesday.

Lilac Garden Club, picnic at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Cann Garden Center. Hostesses: Helen Spore and Peggy Keith.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location, call 765-3178 or 762-5529.

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Family Living, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.

Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.

Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library.).

Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).

FRIDAY
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

SATURDAY
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

SPORTS

Po-Hi Escapes on Late North Miscue

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
It wasn't pretty - again. But the Po-Hi Wildcats won - again.
That's the bottom line after the Cats held off Edmond North 9-7 here Friday night to go 2-0 for the first time in 10 years.
Once again it took some fourth quarter heroics helped out by Edmond North mistakes for the Cats to pull out another nail biter.

Early in the fourth quarter Ponca City pinned North deep in its own territory. That turned into the difference when the Huskies' punt snap skidded through the legs of the North punter and into the end zone.

With a couple of Wildcats bearing down on him, the Husky kicked the ball out of the back of the end zone to give the Poncans a safety.

That came with 9:58 remaining in the game and the Wildcats kept Edmond backed up into its end of the field for the rest of the period. The clincher came when linebacker Stockton Graves intercepted a North pass at the 25 and returned it to the 7 with 1:04 left to play.

Coach Rick Sodowsky elected to run out the clock instead of going for another score.

"For one thing we didn't want to risk a fumble," offensive coordinator Terry Henderson said. "Also, we didn't need to score at that point. This wasn't a district game. Now when we get into district play and have to worry about playoff points, that will be a different matter."
Despite the closeness of the score, Henderson saw some good things come out of the Cats' offensive play.
"There were some things that happened out there that weren't noticeable to the average guy," Henderson said. "The offense played much better that it did last week.
"You have to remember that there are so many players out there on the field who weren't playing at the varsity level last year.
"Right now, with us, every snap is a learning experience."
Some of that better play by the offense did show up in the statistics. The Cats rushed for 100 yards but had to back track that total as quarterback Eric Michael was sacked seven times by the blitzing Edmond defense
Otherwise, the Poncans got good balance in their running attack. Tailbacks Billy Swygert and Dennis Shields rushed for 29 and 21 yards, respectively. Fullback Graves had 25 yards as did flanker Marlon Guess.
Michael avoided the North rush long enough to complete three of six passes for 51 yards.
It appeared the Ponca City offense would break loose when, on its second possession, the Wildcats drove 57 yards in eight plays to go up 7-0.
That drive started when tackle Aaron Kreger slammed into the North quarterback to cause a fumble which Graves recovered at the Ponca City 47.
The Cats debuted the quarterback option with Michael picking up a first down at the North 44. He then threw to Wes Swygert for 31 yards to the Edmond 13.
Shields, Michael and Graves combined to pick up a first down at the 1 and Michael scored from there on the option over the right side.
That was a rough series for the sophomore quarterback. On his second carry he received a cut on his chin, which later required five stitches, and he jammed his left hand diving into the end zone.
The night would get longer for Michael and the Po-Hi backs as the Huskies blitzed linebackers, safeties and cornerbacks during the game.
"It's tough when they line up and bring the house," Henderson said of the North defense which started with a 4-4 alignment and often had nine to 10 players within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.
"We can beat that (blitzes)," Henderson said, "and we will beat it. But it will take some time.
"Eric is a tough kid, physically and mentally," the offensive coordinator said of the hits his quarterback took during the game. "He'll be okay."
While that first drive impressed the coaches, it fired up Edmond North.
The Huskies came right back with a 69-yard, 10-play drive to score on a diving catch of a 14-yard pass into the end zone as time ran out in the first period.
"A lot of the time the other team doesn't get enough credit,' Henderson said. "North is a pretty good team. Their defense is tough. Last week their offense put the defense in a hole (in a 31-0 loss to Edmond Memorial). They didn't do that this week."
The rest of the game settled into a defensive slugfest until the decisive fourth quarter.
The Wildcats will go on the road for the first time next week, traveling to Tulsa Memorial. The Chargers, now 0-2, were mauled by Sand Springs 48-0 Friday.
Ponca City 9, Edmond North 7
Edmond North 7 0 0 0 - 7
Ponca City 7 0 0 2 - 9
Scoring
Ponca - Michael 1 run (Hardesty kick)
North - C. Glover 14 pass from Blew (Hill kick)
Ponca - safety, ball snapped out of end zone
Individual Statistics
RUSHING- Ponca: Swygert 10-29, Graves 8-25, Guess 1-25,
Shields 10-21, Michael 12-(-21). North: Frazier 16-68, Glover 5-14, Blew 10-8, Deatsch 1-3, Coy 1-(-3)
PASSING-Ponca: Michael 3-6-1 51. North: Blew 3-13-1 52, Glover0-1-0 0
RECEIVING-Ponca: Swygert 1-31, Shields 1-13, teadway 1-7. North Glover 2-42, Deatsch 1-10.
Statistics
Ponca North
First Downs 9 7
Rushes-yards 42-79 33-90
Passing yards 51 52
Comp-attempts 3-6-1 3-14-1
Return yards 45 44
Punts 6-29 1-34
Fumbles-lost 3-1 4-1
Penalties-yards 3-30 2-25

Wildcat Cross Country!

PONCA CITY RUNNERS Chad Nieman, far left, and Sam Stalcup compete in the Varsity Boys Division of the Ponca City Cross Country Meet Saturday. Nieman finished fifth and Stalcup seventh as the Wildcats won the meet with 38 points. The Po-Hi girls were fifth, the JV boys first, the JV girls third and the junior high boys second. (News Photo by Michael Kennedy)

Championship Spirit Still Lives in Morrison Players

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
MORRISON - It's obvious to anyone familiar with the Morrison football program that the 1996 version of the Wildcats does not have near the talent that past championship squads have had. But what this team does share with those greats of the past is the spirit and drive of a champion.
Those traits were quite evident here Friday night in a thrilling, 24-22 come-from-behind victory over Class C fourth-ranked Medford.
The top-ranked Class B Wildcats trailed Medford nearly the entire game before going ahead 18-16 with 10:17 to play on a 30-yard Ryan Condit touchdown run.
The two teams then traded possessions before a bad punt snap allowed Medford to take over at the Morrison 34 with 4:49 remaining.
The Cardinals had done very little offensively up to that point but kept the pressure on Morrison thanks to two interception returns for touchdowns and two successful two-point conversion plays.
But on third-and-15, Medford quarterback James Kilian zipped a pass to end Nathan Gonzales and the freshman to freshman combination worked for a 36-yard score to put the Cardinals back on top.
This time, the all-important try for two failed and the Medford lead was a precarious four points, 22-18.
The clock showed 3:49 when Medford kicked off, plenty of time for some of that old Morrison magic to pull a rabbit - or in this case a win - out of its hat.
Senior tailback Bobby Berkenbile, Morrison's most dominating player, received the kick and broke loose over the right side for a big 30-yard return to the Morrison 49-yard line.
It was now time to ride their stallion towards the Medford goal line and that's exactly what Wildcat head coach Joe Sindelar did.
Berkenbile, who finished with 132 yards rushing on 26 carries, toted the ball four straight times. His first carry was a beautiful start-and-stop run that netted 17 yards to the Medford 34. The 6-2, 195-pounder then churned out 5, 3 and 2 yards to get another first down at the Medford 24 with 1:39 remaining and the Cardinals called time to stem the Morrison tide.
But the tide was in and the Cardinals were washed over five plays later on a 6-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Ryan Luter to senior end Phillip Cowley.
The 5-11 Cowley had to go high for the grab over two Medford defenders but hauled in the pass before being pushed to the ground for the deciding points with just 18 seconds left in the contest.
There was a tense moment two plays before the game-winner as Morrison faced third-and-10 from the Medford 24. But after a Morrison timeout with 1:20 showing, Luter hooked up with three-year starting end Scott Blosch and Blosch lunged forward an extra 2 yards while in the grasp of a defender to secure the first down at the 11.
A 5-yard run by Berkenbile followed and then Luter found Cowley in the end zone. Ironically, Cowley was beaten out for the starting quarterback position by Luter during the preseason and found himself without an offensive role in last week's comeback win over Waukomis. But former end Beech Prigmore was moved into the interior line and that freed up a spot for Cowley, who had three catches for 25 yards on the night.
Medford took over on its own 39 following the kickoff but the 6-2, 175-pound Kilian misfired on his final two passes before the horn sounded.
"We almost beat ourselves but we have some green players and we're going to get better," Sindelar told his squad in a midfield huddle directly after the game. "We're also learning how to play in tight games ... We can be a very, very good football team."
It is clear the Wildcats aren't yet a very, very good football team, but they have established in their first two games (both won in the final 20 seconds on impressive drives) that it is going to take a complete 48-minute effort by an opponent to beat them.
Morrison dominated the statistics against Medford, outgaining the Cardinals 331 to 151 in total offense with 21 first downs compared to five for Medford.
But Medford thrived on the turnover, picking off three Luter passes and returning two for scores.
The first interception for a score came in the closing seconds of the first quarter with Morrison up 6-0 following a 19-yard Berkenbile touchdown run. Freshman safety Aaron Zachary (who ended the first Morrison drive with an oskie) stepped in front of a Luter pass and weaved his way 24 yards for the TD. The conversion run was good and Medford led 8-6 at the 18-second mark of the first quarter.
Then, late in the second quarter, senior defensive back Brian Holder picked off a pass in the flat and sped down the sideline for a 37-yard touchdown return. The pass play for two was successful and the Cardinals had a 16-6 lead with 1:38 left in the first half.
Morrison struck back, however - through the air.
Luter, after going 1-for-10 with three interceptions to start the game, was 5-for-7 for 69 yards on the 75-yard drive. The big plays were an 11-yard completion to Berkenbile, a 30-yard hook-up with Blosch, anoth