From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday,
September 10, 1997
LOCAL
Governor, First Lady Enjoy Local Community Celebration
New Bethel FCE Wins Honors At 80th Kay County Free Fair
Blackwell Voters Pass Bond Issue
Nearly News
Letters
Results of First Day at Kay County Fair
Commission Orders Nuisance Problem House Demolished
Support Employment Program Available
Second Annual Burr Hill Powwow Begins Friday
Advanced Placement Courses Popular With Po-Hi Students
Plenty of Potential At Ponca City's Cultural Center
Kay Electric Earns KOB Award
Heath Thompson To Visit
School Land Panel Gives '97 Figures
Superintendent Forum Speaker
Resolution of City Support Fails for Housing Project
New Oil Painting Classes Will Begin at Art Center
School-to-Work Meetings Set
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
DEATHS
Jane Elizabeth Northcutt
Robert Keith Roy
Matthew Chase McCoy
Funerals
Henry Arrow Knight
Madonna E. Younger
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Entry Deadline For Miss Ponca Contest Friday
Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Names Upcoming Events
ABWA Event To Be Monday
Home Economist Gives Tips To Keep Fish Safe To Eat
SPORTS
Lady Cats Find More Depth
Wildcats Pride Wildcats' Tillman Wasn't Just Lucky
Wildcats Offense Builds Foundation
Frontier Pounds Wynona, 7-1
Hunter Ed. Course Set for Sept. 22-24
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
"Next week we're having a major-league policy session, the Washington Institute is coming in and we're going to look at every issue that will make Oklahoma a rich state, financially, spiritually and educationally," Gov. Frank Keating said here Tuesday.
Gov. Keating and Mrs. Keating were here for the Pioneer Day Community Celebration, hosted by Pioneer Bank. About 750 persons attended the event held at Wentz Camp under ideal weather conditions.
Keating said that the legislation enacted in the last three sessions had helped Oklahoma move the marker down the road in terms of making Oklahoma rich, but the participants in the "think tank" will evaluate the successes and discuss what needs to be addressed differently.
Areas of success the governor mentioned in particular were tort and welfare reforms and tax cuts. He talked about the privatization of the state-owned hospital in Oklahoma City and speculated on how much other privatization might be "out there." He commented favorably on the progress of Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin's worker's comp reform.
About education, Keating said issues of high concern are how to increase the ATC scores and to reduce the high rate of remediation. Keating said all of these ideas will be refined and will be addressed in the next session of the legislature.
Cathy Keating
First Lady Cathy Keating told of the Septemberfest set for Saturday at the Governor's Mansion in Oklahoma City. The event is to celebrate the heritage of the many cultures in Oklahoma.
The free, family funfest, with numerous "hands on" booths and activities, will take place on the grounds of the mansion. There will be a section devoted to "Camping with Keating," and the governor will be there telling campsite stories for youngsters. Other attractions will be a territorial classroom, cow milking exhibition, arts and crafts. On the various stages entertainment by various cultures in Oklahoma will be featured.
Mrs. Keating has written a "coffee table" book that will be available that day. The funds from the book go to the Governor's Mansion Foundation.
These funds will help finance another building on the grounds of the mansion that to be used for events and to house memorabilia. The foundation was formed when the Governor's Mansion was refurbished early in Keatings' term. Keating commented on the excellent support received from Ponca City in this effort through Carl Renfro, Pioneer Bank, and others.
The activities of the evening at Wentz included a variety of entertainment for both adults and youths. Renfro announced this community celebration will become an annual event.
BLACKWELL - The New Bethel FCE group earned most-attractive-booth honors and the Fun & Fundamental FCE won a tie-breaker for first-place in horticulture judging this morning, as officials wrapped up the first day of contests during the Kay County Free Fair here.
Horticulture judge Susan Henning of Ponca City was forced to break a tie between Fun & Fundamental and the Kildare FCE after both organizations finished dead-even during Tuesday's judging. The judging is based on a system of points accumulated as FCE members win ribbons.
In a separate contest, New Bethel won for most attractive booth over second-place finisher Creative Homemakers and third-place Nardin FCE.
Each of Kay County's six participating FCE organizations earned President's Awards this year and all individuals shared in top ribbons Tuesday as the 80th annual Free Fair focused on the traditional contests.
With categories such as clothing, foods and cultural arts, the contests went remarkably smoothly this year, according to OSU Extension Home Economist Mary Rhyne, who advises the organizations across the county with their activities.
The judging produced "a pretty good distribution of rosettes," Rhyne said.
She said the individual entries this year also were of exceptionally high quality, which showed a balance between experienced competitors and enthusiastic beginners. The results were noteworthy because many of the participants were first-time entrants, she said.
The President's Award is given to FCE groups that show exemplary participation in the Free Fair. This year, each of the six groups in the contests exceeded the minimum to qualify for the award.
Kay County saw participation from the Nardin and Kildare FCEs, and the organizations known as New Creations FCE, Creative Homemakers FCE, the Fun & Fundamental FCE, and the New Bethel FCE.
Free Fair Schedule
Thursday morning events begin at 9 a.m. with the judging of breeding sheep at the junior livestock building and dairy cattle judging at the livestock pavilion.
At noon Thursday, the Old Settlers Reunion will be held at the American Legion, followed by the Old Settlers program at 1:30 p.m.
Judging of 4-H and FFA wethers will begin at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the junior livestock building.
The tractor driving contest will be at 6 p.m., east of the horse arena and, at 7:30 p.m., the 4-H and FFA horse-judging contest will be held at the horse arena.
On Friday, the beef breeding show begins at 9 a.m. at the livestock pavilion, followed by the 4-H and FFA steer show. Also at 9 a.m. will be the rabbit judging.
At 7 p.m. Friday, the 4-H and FFA goat show begins in the junior livestock building.
Saturday's scheduled events begin at 9 a.m. with the 4-H and FFA livestock judging contest at the livestock pavilion and also with the Kay County horse show and performance open at the horse arena.
The day also features the sheep sheering contest at 7 p.m. in the junior livestock building.
BLACKWELL - Voters here approved a $1.75-million school bond issue that will build and equip a fieldhouse for the high school.
According to polling results issued by county election board secretary Carol Stafford, Blackwell voters approved the proposition, 1,247 to 650.
The school system's fieldhouse project will be in two phases - the first $1.25 million will build the fieldhouse and will show up on the tax rolls next July 1.
The second phase for $500,000, which will equip the fieldhouse once it's built, will go on the tax rolls July 1, 1999.
NN understands Ponca Citian Truman Smith gave a copy of his best-selling book, "The Wrong Stuff" about flying combat in Europe, to Oklahoma Gov. Keating at Tuesday's local community get-together, autographing it, "For our governor who knows about flying airplanes and flak." 'Nuff said.
Improvements Lauded
Every citizen of our city should be very proud of our city government. Our refurbished water treatment plant was dedicated today (Friday). Mayor Andrews and her staff did a very good job blessing the new facility.
If you haven't already noticed the quality of our water has improved tremendously. The average hardness (a term used to express the amount of corrosive chemicals) of our water has been cut in half. Prior to the refurbishing project our water usually had a hardness of 300 PPM, which is corrosive to plumbing and uncomfortable to bathe in. The treated water from the new facility will require less detergent for washing and once you become accustomed to bathing in this softer water, will feel the difference of softness to your skin. For those using a water softening unit, less cycling will be required. Actually the city has the option to reduce the corrosive chemicals to an even lower range of 60 to 90 PPM equaling the range of most home water softening units. Of course there is a greater cost to achieve this level and the administration would have to weigh the benefits accordingly.
Please join me in saluting Mayor Andrews, Past Mayor Carl Balcer, The current and past City Commissioners for this wonderful attribute for our city.
Jerald D. Stone
Favors Downtown
After reading Chris Hand's letter in Sunday's Ponca City News, I called him as he requested and advised him I heartily agreed with using the existing fire station for the new fire station. This portion of the building will have to be rebuilt anyway, since we certainly do not want to raze the end of the Civic Center building, the focal point of downtown Ponca City.
The double expense of doing something with the existing building plus building a new fire station somewhere else would certainly far exceed turning the present structure into a suitable new fire station. The present location puts trucks out onto a wide, traffic controlled street, probably as safe an exit as anywhere else, and within a few minutes of any fire location in southeast or southwest Ponca City.
Joanna Gary
Expressing Loss
As the world mourns the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the American public has been struggling for ways to express their loss. Because the Red Cross Anti-Landmine Campaign was one of the Princesses' principal charities, this chapter has received calls asking how to direct gifts in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.
The American Red Cross is not actively soliciting funds for this purpose, but in an effort to be responsive to the public's desire to make contributions we will accept gifts in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales for landmine survivors.
The princess brought the power of her presence, compassion and position to some of the most important humanitarian issues of our time. Her work to bring about a global ban on landmines did more to galvanize world opinion on this issue than any other single individual.
Again, the Red Cross is not soliciting funds. We are only responding to requests in this area. Contributions may be made to the American Red Cross International Response Fund earmarked in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. These funds will be used to provide services to landmine survivors. Gifts may be sent to the American Red Cross, 1313 West Furguson, Blackwell, OK or call 1-800-HELP NOW or send to ARC International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C., 20013.
Kathy Hawkins
Director
Cherokee Strip Chapter
American Red Cross
Metaphor Challenged The Indians didn't kill Di!
In the Ponca City Sunday paper of Sept. 7, the article titled, "Who Really Killed Princess Di?", an anti-Native American metaphor was used to portray the Native Americans as some sort of assaulting mindless brutes out to get the vulnerable Di as she and her royal guardsmen rode along in the proverbial pumpkin. This type of literal fantasy is totally absurd! I have no doubt the Blackfeet, Cree and Eskimos of Canada worshiped the ground she walked on.
Quote, "It was like a stage coach surrounded by Indians, but instead of firing arrows, they were firing these lights into the eyes of the people." End of quote.
Because of this type of dominate non-Native American society literal fantasy, the Native Americans cannot vindicate our existence as peoples or nations. Alas, we are forever dis-articulated, and unable to decipher our own history, and this blocks our ability to reach, once again, our own scientific explanation of life.
Simon C. Eagle
Ponca Lexica Clan
Here are the results from Tuesday, the Kay County Free Fair's first day of judging:
Kay County Free Fair
FCE Results
Clothing Contests
Lined vest, any size or sex. Purple ribbon winner, Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE; blue ribbon winners, Sondra Ailey, Nardin FCE, and Pearl Craven, New Bethel FCE; red ribbon winners, Kathy Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE, Karen Overman, Kildare FCE, and Kathy Buck, New Creations FCE.
Skirt. Purple ribbon winner, Nettie Cox, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners, Brenda Schneeberger, Kildare FCE, and Lova Smith, New Bethel FCE; red ribbon winners, Sondra Ailey, Nardin FCE, and Kathy Buck, New Creations FCE.
Blouse. Purple ribbon winner, Nettie Cox, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, and Wilma Eakins, Nardin FCE; red ribbon winner, Mary Buesing, Kildare FCE.
Boxer shorts, any size. Purple ribbon winner, Kathy Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners, Leslie Young, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Barbara Hunget, Kildare FCE; red ribbon winners, Kathy Buck, New Creations FCE, Christina Collins, Nardin FCE, and Elsie Cowell, New Bethel FCE.
Infant/toddlerwear, size 0-4. Purple ribbon winner, Karen Overman, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Dorothy Tanner, Fun & Fundamental FCE, Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE; red ribbon winners, Kathy Buck, New Creations FCE, and Christina Collins, Nardin FCE.
Child's garment, size 5-14. Purple ribbon winner, Karen Overman, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Wilma Eakins, Nardin FCE; red ribbon winner, Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE.
Ladies one-piece dress. Purple ribbon winner, Margaret Hoepfinger, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Wilma Eakins, Nardin FCE; red ribbon winner, Colleen Reeser, New Creations FCE.
Apron. Purple ribbon winner, Helen Janda, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Pearl Carriager, Nardin FCE; red ribbon winners, Leslie Young, Creative Homemakers FCE, Lova Smith, New Bethel FCE, and Colleen Reeser, New Creations FCE.
Ladies slacks or pants. Purple ribbon winner, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; blue ribbon winners, Mary Buesing, Kildare FCE, and Christina Collins, Nardin FCE.
Jacket, any kind or size. Purple ribbon winner, Melba Irwin, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, and Eva Thompson, Nardin FCE.
Duster. Purple ribbon winner, Pearl Carriager, Nardin FCE; blue ribbon winners, Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE; red ribbon winners, Helen Janda, Kildare FCE, and Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE.
Jumper. Karen Overman, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Dorothy Tanner, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE; red ribbon winners, Kathy Buck, New Creations FCE, and Leslie Young, Creative Homemakers FCE.
Complete clothing exhibit. First place, Kildare FCE; second place, Nardin FCE, and third place, New Creations FCE.
Food Contests
Relish. Blue ribbon winners, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, and Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE; red ribbon winners, Belle Grossardt, Nardin FCE, and Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE; white ribbon winners, Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE, and Mary Buesing, Kildare FCE.
Whole dill pickles. Purple ribbon winner, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; blue ribbon winner, Wanda Hutcherson, Fun & Fundamental FCE; red ribbon winner, Earleine Harmon, Nardin FCE; white ribbon winners, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Lova Smith, New Bethel FCE.
Chunky picante sauce. Purple ribbon winner, Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE; blue ribbon winners, Mary Buesing, Kildare FCE, and Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; red ribbon winners, Earleine Harmon, Nardin FCE, Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE, and Wanda Hutcherson, Fun & Fundamental FCE.
Applesauce. Purple ribbon winner, Helen Janda, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winner, Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE; red ribbon winners, Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE, and Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE; white ribbon winners, Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE, and Wanda Hutcherson, Fun & Fundamental FCE.
Apricot halves. Purple ribbon winner, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; blue ribbon winner, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE; red ribbon winners, Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE, and Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE; and white ribbon winners Margaret Hoepfinger, Kildare FCE, and Dorothy Tanner, Fun & Fundamental FCE.
Jelly. Purple ribbon winner, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; blue ribbon winners, Mary Buesing, Kildare FCE, and Wilma Eakins, Nardin FCE; and red ribbon winners, Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE, Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE.
Pie filling. Purple ribbon winner, Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE; blue ribbon winners, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE; red ribbon winners Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE, and Melba Irwin, Kildare FCE; and white ribbon winner Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE.
Green peas. Purple ribbon winner, Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE; blue ribbon winners, Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE, and Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; and red ribbon winners Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Mary Buesing, Kildare FCE.
Bar cookies. Purple ribbon winner, Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners, Elsie Cowell, New Bethel FCE, and Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE; and red ribbon winners, Barbara Hunget, Kildare FCE, Belle Grossardt, Nardin FCE, and Colleen Reeser, New Creations FCE.
Cinnamon rolls. Purple ribbon winner, Karen Overman, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners Kendra Smith, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; and red ribbon winners Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE, Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Sylvia Hailings, New Bethel FCE.
Party mints. Purple ribbon winner, Madelien Reutter, New Bethel FCE; blue ribbon winners Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE, and Brenda Schneeberger, Kildare FCE; and red ribbon winners Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, Nancy Tindel, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Christina Collins, Nardin FCE.
Fudge. Purple ribbon winner, Iva Lee Harris, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners Belle Grossardt, Nardin FCE, and Nancy Tindel, Fun & Fundamental FCE; and red ribbon winners Kathy Buck, New Creations FCE, Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE, and Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE.
Cornbread. Purple ribbon winner Elsie Cowell, New Bethel FCE; blue ribbon winners, Nancy Johns, Nardin FCE, and Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE; red ribbon winners Colleen Reeser, New Creations FCE, Leslie Young, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Helen Janda, Kildare FCE.
Wheat blend bread. Purple ribbon winner, Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE; blue ribbon winners Nettie Cox, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE; and red ribbon winners Margaret Hoepfinger, Kildare FCE, Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Twila Harris, New Bethel FCE.
Full size Bundt cake. Purple ribbon winner, Elsie Johnson, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners Anna Terrell, New Bethel FCE, and Kim Case, Fun & Fundamental FCE; red ribbon winners Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Colleen Reeser, New Creations FCE, and white ribbon winner Nancy Johns, Nardin FCE.
Complete food exhibit. First place, New Creations FCE; second place, New Bethel FCE, and third place, Fun & Fundamental FCE.
Cultural Arts and Housing
Button covers, set of four. Purple ribbon winner, Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE; blue ribbon winners, Karen Overman, Kildare FCE, and Kathy Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE; red ribbon winners Cindy McKee, New Bethel FCE, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE.
Christmas ornament. Purple ribbon winner, Pearl Carriager, Nardin FCE; blue ribbon winners, Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Cindy McKee, New Bethel FCE; and red ribbon winners Kendra Smith, Fun & Fundamental FCE, Bobbi Burns, New Creations FCE, and Melba Irwin, Kildare FCE.
Ribbon embroidery item. Purple ribbon winner, Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE; blue ribbon winners Dorothy Tanner, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Leslie Young, Creative Homemakers FCE; and red ribbon winners Karen Overman, Kildare FCE, and Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE.
Crochet thread item. Purple ribbon winner, Helen Janda, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Ona Atnip, New Bethel FCE; and red ribbon winners, Bobbie Burns, New Creations FCE, and Marjorie Smith, Nardin FCE.
Pencil drawing, no color. Purple ribbon winner, Colleen Reeser, New Creations FCE; blue ribbon winners, Sondra Ailey, Nardin FCE, and Iva Lee Harris, Kildare FCE; and red ribbon winner Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE.
Artificial flower arrangement. Purple ribbon winner, Elsie Cowell, New Bethel FCE; blue ribbon winner, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE; and red ribbon winners Barbara Hunget, Kildare FCE, Belle Grossardt, Nardin FCE, and Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE.
Rug. Purple ribbon winner, Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE; blue ribbon winners Kathy Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Sondra Ailey, Nardin FCE; and red ribbon winners Mary Buesing, Kildare FCE, and Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE, and Irene Smyth, New Bethel FCE.
Matted 5x7 photo of an FCE activity. Purple ribbon winner, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners Karen Overman, Kildare FCE, and Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE; and red ribbon winners Cindy McKee, New Bethel FCE, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, and Earleine Harmon, Nardin FCE.
Knitted item. Purple ribbon winner, Moni Neville, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners, Belle Grossardt, Nardin FCE, and Ona Atnip, New Bethel FCE; and red ribbon winners Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE, and Pearl Fitch, Fun & Fundamental FCE.
Decorative pillow. Purple ribbon winner Cindy McKee, New Bethel FCE; blue ribbon winners Sondra Ailey, Nardin FCE, and Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE; and red ribbon winners Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE, Marie Ewy, Kildare FCE, and Wanda Hutcherson, Fun & Fundamental FCE.
Recycled item with picture of item before it was recycled. Purple ribbon winner Barbara Hunget, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners Cindy McKee, New Bethel FCE, and Dorothy Tanner, Fun & Fundamental FCE; and red ribbon winners Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE, and Christina Collins, Nardin FCE.
Totebag. Purple ribbon winner Madelien Reutter, New Bethel FCE; blue ribbon winners Kim Case, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Moni Neville, Kildare FCE; and red ribbon winners Pam Johnson, Creative Homemakers FCE, Christina Collins, Nardin FCE, and Joyce Crouch, New Creations FCE.
Home dried potpourri. Purple ribbon winner, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners Melba Irwin, Kildare FCE, and Irene Smyth, New Bethel FCE; red ribbon winners, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, and Christina Collins, Nardin FCE.
Garden basket. Purple ribbon winner, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners Moni Neville, Kildare FCE, and Eleanor Eggers, New Bethel FCE; and red ribbon winners, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, Nancy Johns, Nardin FCE, and Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE.
Miniature fresh flower arrangement. Purple ribbon winner Barbara Hunget, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winner Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, and Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE; and red ribbon winners Elsie Cowell, New Bethel FCE, Belle Grossardt, Nardin FCE, and Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE.
Cactus or succulent. Purple ribbon winner, Barbara Hunget, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners Ann Sheets, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Cindy McKee, New Bethel FCE; red ribbon winners Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, Wanda Hutcherson, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and Nancy Johns, Nardin FCE.
Zinnias. Purple ribbon winner, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Fun & Fundamental FCE; blue ribbon winners, Elsie Cowell, New Bethel FCE, and Nancy Johns, Nardin FCE; red ribbon winners, Colleen Reeser, New Creations FCE, Glenda Wise, Creative Homemakers FCE, and Moni Neville, Kildare FCE.
Herb garden. Purple ribbon winner, Moni Neville, Kildare FCE; blue ribbon winners Anna Terrell, New Bethel FCE, and Dorothy Tanner, Fun & Fundamental FCE; red ribbon winners Francis Girardeau, New Creations FCE, and Nancy Johns, Nardin FCE.
President's Awards
Creative Homemakers FCE, Fun & Fundamental FCE, Kildare FCE, Nardin FCE, New Bethel FCE, New Creations FCE.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
They have huffed and puffed and now they are going to blow the house down. City Commissioners have ordered a house, previously declared nuisance and an ongoing problem for area neighbors, to be demolished. "The property was declared a nuisance and the owner has failed to do anything to it," Fire Marshall Bill Hargraves explained. "We have gotten promises but no action."
The property, a one story white vacant house located at 1321 North Fourth Street, looks innocent enough from a distant, but neighbors have complaints and concerns that tell a different story.
The house, without windows or locked doors, is unsecured and a host to vagrants who wandering in and out making it not only a nuisance but a safety hazard as well. Neighbor Doug Long says that he has several complaints regarding the house but the safety of his family is what worries him the most. Long called the police recently after a vagrant came out of the window of the house and chased his daughter. Being an eye sore and possibly causing depreciation of his own property are other concerns he has. "We have had a problem with this property over and over for the last five years," Long said.
Other neighbors had similar concerns as well, questioning the safety of the neighborhood. Robert Wagner who has lived in the area for the last seven years said he has called the commissioners himself asking for something to be done.
And action will soon be forth coming. The property was declared a nuisance and ordered demolished. "If we let this continue it will bring down the whole neighborhood," Commissioner Tom Leonard said. "This is not pleasant, but it is necessary."
"We have bent over backwards and let this thing drag out without success," Commissioner Lyn Boyer added.
The property owner, Floyd Hall, was present during the meeting. Commissioner Dick Stone asked if he had the "financial where for all" to bring the property up to city code. Although he said he did, the property has yet to be brought up to code causing the commissioners to order the demolition. "He has said he has the financial where for all to bring the property up to code and has yet to do it," Stone said. "It has been the lack of cooperation in the past and the fact he has made no effort to correct the situation that caused us to take the regrettable action we did."
According to City Attorney Kevin Murphy, the demolition could take place in a few weeks. However, there is a mortgage holder on the property that could take legal steps to prevent the demolition.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
A detailed discussion concerning the new Support Employment program at Pioneer Technology Center was the highlight of the regular board meeting Tuesday night.
Dr. Janet Cox, assistant superintendent, explained that the program is for adults who may have some problem finding a job due to their special needs. This new program allows these adults to find employment.
The teachers of the program will take the clients (students) to certain job sites and train them to do a specific job.
Dr. Cox said, "The students will have the capability of learning specific tasks on the job because they will be told exactly what to do. An example of this might be folding boxes at a pizza place. This would be the perfect job because the task requires repetition."
Cox went on to say that the goal of the program is for the students to achieve independent work skills. She also commented that PTC would like to work with Ponca City High School for some students that fall into the category of having special needs or that might be mentally challenged.
To fall into the support employment category, the student must fall below a normal score on an Intelligent Quotient (IQ) test.
"Some students may just barely fall under the normal score and will be able to handle different types of jobs, and some students may fall well below the normal score and only be able to handle a specific task," Cox said.
Other Business
Several items were declared as surplus after approval from the board. The items will not be auctioned and must be purchased at the school. The items for sale fall under the categories of welding, custodial, bookstore, maintenance, child care and transportation technology.
Dr. Sally Downey, superintendent of PTC, informed the board about a new Paramedic class that will hopefully be implemented at the Vo-tech by next year. The class will be taught by Ethan Barstow of Fairfax.
Contracts Approved
After returning from executive session at 8:40 p.m., three new contracts were given approval from the board. They include Brenda Bennett, health science technology; Nancy Roe, support employment secretary; and Barbara Spielbush, receptionist.
The board adjourned at 8:55 p.m. and set the next regular board meeting for Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
The second annual Burr Hill Powwow, one mile east and one mile south of White Eagle, will have its opening night with a "handgame" on Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come to an evening of fun and fellowship, and requested to bring their own dishes and chairs as refreshments will be served following handgame.
Saturday, the opening parade-in will be at 1 p.m. The crowning of the 1997-98 Burr Hill Princess Autumn Moses, daughter of Berwin and Delilah Moses, will be held in the afternoon activities.
All contest contestants are requested to participate in the "parade-in" as registration will be open for all contests. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the evening "parade-in" at 7 p.m. There will be dancing and contests in the evening activities.
Sunday, the "parade-in" will be at 1 p.m. with afternoon dancing to follow. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the evening "parade-in" will be at 7 p.m.
All contests will be held for various age groups in various dance categories. All contestants must be in full costume and participate in the "parade-in."
Head staff for the event includes master of ceremonies, Maynard Hinman; head singer, Douglas Eagle; head man dancer, Boscoe Wade; head lady dancer, Rosetta LeClair; honored elder, Alene Roy; arena directors, Wesley Hudson and Kemo Arkeketa, water boy, Danny Page and host Northern Drum, Burr Hill Singers.
All drum groups are invited to set up at the powwow.
Everyone is invited to attend the weekend activities at Burr Hill. Please bring your own dishes and chairs.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Advanced Placement (AP) courses have become a popular tradition each year among Ponca City High School students. As of Aug. 27, 1997, 106 students were enrolled in AP courses (11 through independent study) for the upcoming school year.
The Advanced Placement is a program of college-level courses and exams that gives bright, highly motivated students the opportunity to take freshman or sophomore level college classes while still in high school.
The AP Program is administered by the College Board and consists of 29 college-level courses and examinations in 16 academic disciplines.
Examinations are given in May each year at the high school on a day specified by the College Board. All examinations include both multiple-choice questions and a free response section (essays, problem solutions in math and chemistry, recording of speaking in languages, etc.). Most examinations are three hours long; all are scored on a scale of one to five. A score of five means that the student is highly recommended while a score of 3 means the student is recommended.
A student who earns a three or higher on AP exams may receive credit for the equivalent course at nearly 2,900 colleges and universities.
Irene Baird, AP teacher, said that she remembers one student who took eight tests during the 1996-97 school year. The student scored well on all exams and entered college as a junior because he had received a total of 28 credit hours by taking AP tests.
Baird said, "One benefit of taking AP classes is to gain a realistic introduction to college courses. Successful scores on AP exams also allow students to earn college credit while in high school and to save money on college tuition costs."
"However, AP courses are not for everyone. These classes are both stimulating and demanding, and each student needs to consider how the challenge of an AP course will balance with his or her other activities and studies," Baird said.
Test Requirement
In addition to teaching the objectives outlined by the College Board for each course, the AP teacher will be preparing and practicing students to take the AP exam. Students who enroll in an AP class will be required to take the exam in May.
The College Board assesses a fee for this test just as they do for other college entrance exams. Students who do not want to take the exam should enroll in the regular high school class covering the same subject material.
Cost of Exam
In June, the examinations are graded by more than 2,800 college and secondary school teachers serving under the direction of a chief faculty consultant in each field, all of whom are college professors. The chief faculty consultants develop initial scoring standards in consultation with their immediate assistants; rigorous training of readers and table leaders, along with frequent reviews and rescoring of randomly selected examination books, ensures quality and reliability.
These procedures also make the AP exams expensive. The cost of an exam in 1997 was $73. However, weighed against the cost of six credit hours in college, the average number of credits earned by passing an exam, the cost could be one of the best bargains around.
Fee reductions are available from the College Board for those students who qualify. In addition, the State of Oklahoma paid for the remaining portion of the fee last year for those students with financial need.
Tests Offered
Several tests were given in May of 1997. A total of 111 exams were given to 71 candidates; 74.7 percent made scores of three or higher. (This was down a little from 1996 when 79 candidates took 126 exams and 80 percent made a three or higher.)
Advanced Placements tests were given in: United States History, Chemistry, Computer Science, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, English Literature, European History, Political Science, Calculus AB, Calculus BC and Psychology.
Twenty-four students prepared for tests on independent study. Tests taken were: Chemistry, Computer Science, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, European History and Political Science.
Grants Awarded
Ponca City has been awarded grants for materials and equipment for all five AP courses that are currently offered. They are: Chemistry for $5,000, English for $5,000, Calculus at $512, European History for $5,000 and United States History at $5,000.
In addition to those grants, Ponca City will receive an $8,300 grant to spend on the Advanced Placement Program. This amount is based on the number of students who received a score of three or higher.
Training
The following teachers have attended one-week training sessions during the summer to prepare them to teach AP courses: Irene Baird, Betsy Easley, Charlie Hedgcoth, Shelly Kennedy, Sandy Pendergraft, Leanne Smith and Betty Tatum. The State of Oklahoma paid for AP training again this year for teachers to prepare to teach AP courses.
Oilman/Governor's Early Home
Seems Destined to Remain
Community's Gathering Place
By PATTI N. CARMACK
News Lifestyles Editor
Ponca City is a community rich in heritage and pride. And the combination of multi-cultural tradition, pioneer descendants and economic factors makes this portion of Oklahoma unique.
Reflecting on early-day lifestyle and monetary trends, we see a multi-millionaire oilman who had a vision for his "home on the prairie." Ernest Whitworth Marland, 10th Governor of Oklahoma, spent what are termed as his "happiest days" at the mansion located at 1000 East Grand Avenue. That mansion is known today as the Ponca City Cultural Center.
In April, 1997 a vote of the people indicated the majority did not want the center sold. It remains as a museum - a monument to one man's dream and a gathering place for the community. Like any other building of its age - the Cultural Center needs capital expenditure; in other words, money is needed for upkeep, some repairs, utilities and general expenses. Toward that goal an organization has been formed called the Friends of the Ponca City Cultural Museum Foundation, Inc.
Members state their mission as preserving the center and its contents; promoting an appreciation of local and Oklahoma history; encouraging usage of the center; and cooperating with city officials to accomplish fiscal soundness for the center.
Barn Dance
Various fundraisers have been held and planned including the Sept. 13 barn dance at the Mertz Barn with musical entertainment by the Lansfords from Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. The event will be 7-10 a.m. with Wes Brown as the caller for the square dancing. Cost is $10 per person and $25 for families. Refreshments will be provided. The barn is located one mile north of Mertz, industrial park, and 3/4 miles west. The public is encouraged to attend the event and help support this community project.
A heritage day benefit on the grounds of the center will be a major undertaking on Sept. 20 and an ice cream social earlier in the summer marked the beginning of a membership drive which is ongoing.
Membership in the friends is available on an annual basis and different levels of participation are tax-deductible. The levels of giving are Pioneers, $10; Land Seekers, $25; Claim Stakers, $100; Sodbusters, $250; Homesteaders, $500; Builders, $1000.
For more information call the center or the Friends Foundation, 405 765-7536 or mail your membership fee to 1528 Autumn Road, Ponca City, Okla. 74604.
Ponca City Tourism recently re-located to the center and is in the process of creating a gift shop. Visitors, both national and international, will find the Cultural Center a fitting accolade to the area's frontier heritage.
Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum is the home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. the center is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427 is the number to call about the facilities and fees.
Describing Marland's first home to those who have not yet been to visit the majestic structure is difficult as there are architectural details and innovations far ahead of the times when the house was built. It was completed by Christmas 1916 for Marland and his first wife, Virginia. The hanging staircase is one of the most noteworthy features and the white stucco house with its Spanish tiled roof relates to Marland's favored design and is an indication of the style of the era.
Bryant Baker's Studio
Today the Center houses several museums. Among them is a re-creation of Bryant Baker's studio. Bryant Baker, a sculptor by heritage and personal endeavor, came to the United States from his native England. He began his professional career in 1903 and there are many examples of his work throughout England and the United States. The Pioneer Woman monument is counted as one of his finest works.
The Pioneer Woman statue was commissioned in 1927 by Marland and was erected at the entrance of the road which led to the Marland estate. On March 29, 1970, after the death of Baker, the city of Ponca City purchased the contents of Baker's New York studio. All works, letters, pictures and memorabilia are the originals and placed as they were in his studio and are available for viewing. Detailed plans for the Pioneer Woman and replicas of his work may be seen at the center.
DAR Museum
The Daughters of the American Revolution memorial museum was formally opened on Feb. 20, 1972 on the third level of the building. The museum is patterned after the DAR museum in Memorial Continental Hall in Washington, D. C. The criterion for acceptance of this gift was the suitability and relevancy together with the purpose of the museum.
101 Ranch Room
The 101 Ranch Room contains memorabilia from the famous ranch and is located on the lower level of the center. History of the ranch began in 1871 when George Miller left Kentucky and headed for the West. Arriving in Oklahoma, he settled near the Salt Fork river. He had three sons, Joe, Zack and George. The ranch existed for 50 years and in 1931 the depression brought debts and the ranch was split into several small farms.
Among the ventures of the 101 Ranch was the 101 Ranch show, the 101 Ranch Oil Company, which later became Marland Refining Company, and still later, Continental Oil Company.
Indian Museum
The city of Ponca City established the Indian Museum in 1936. Emphasis was placed on five neighboring tribes: Ponca, Kaw, Otoe-Missouria, Osage and Tonkawa, whose artistic use of beading, finger-weaving and ribbon-work is demonstrated in displays throughout the museum. Recordings of Ponca Indian songs are preserved in the museum, along with flutes, rattles and drums. Ethnological and archaeological materials from various tribes are also displayed. The Indian Museum was moved from the Ponca City library to the Cultural Center in 1967. A large collection of the Kaw Indian artifacts which had been on loan to the museum have been recalled by the owners.
The showplace home is officially listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. The 22 room, 16, 521 Square foot structure spreads over three floors and at one time included 80 acres of landscaped gardens and a golf course.
The city of Ponca City purchased the home in 1967 from Mrs. Jay Paris and established it as a center to preserve the culture of the area. Purchase price was $85,000. Refurbishing of the mansion has been done by city workers and various organizations with volunteer help, as well as professional construction companies.
Hunt Scene
Among the features in the home is the hunt scene painting by Randal Davies. It had been on loan to the Oklahoma Museum of Art in Oklahoma City for a number of years before being acquired by Ponca City. A list of the people pictured in the fox hunt from Ponca City is available at the center.
The quarter-sawed oak paneling finished to match the ceiling beams was installed by the Paris family in one of the living areas. The East terrace is situated over the indoor swimming pool and has been the setting for many parties ranging from Marland's era to today. The dining area and living room remain a favorite gathering place for citizens. The landscaped grounds, now maintained by Parks and Recreation department, had their foundation laid by Marland's Japanese gardener Henry Hatashita.
Marland could stand on the steps of his home and look down a tree-bordered lane to the future site of the Pioneer Woman statue and up the rise to the location of his second mansion.
In this home originated much of the color and history which make Ponca City the community it is today. E. W. Marland died Oct. 3, 1941- no longer the wealthy man and benefactor for his adopted city. The legacy he leaves is more than stone and wood and it is in tribute to him and his "dream" for Ponca City that preservation of his first home here becomes significant.
BLACKWELL - The Kay Electric Cooperative (KEC) renovation project of converting strip mall structures in Blackwell to a spacious and attractive facility has attracted state and national coverage.
On the state level, KEC received an award from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful for Business for beautification and landscape. The award was presented at the 7th Annual Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Awards Banquet at the Oklahoma University Campus in the Center for Continuing Education.
Accepting the award, Carl Hohmann, KEC's Board President, said, "I am honored to accept this award on behalf of Kay Electric. We are proud of our new headquarters facility in Blackwell."
This was followed with a slide presentation showing the old TG&Y strip mall, and the new facilities. Kay Electric is a rural electric cooperative that serves portions of five counties in north-central Oklahoma.
The headquarters building, 300 West Doolin, is often the site of multi-county meetings. The new KEC complex is complete with the latest in environmentally friendly heating and cooling equipment, designed in concert with ADA regulations and houses, a well-used community room.
A story in the Rural Electrification, the national magazine, magazine also centers on the renovation of the building. KEC is featured in the Oklahoma Living magazine with a headline that reads "Co-op Turns Eyesore Into Award-Winning Vision." The magazine quotes KEC Manager Joe Harris, as saying "We took a sow's ear and turned it into a silk purse."
BLACKWELL - Blackwell High School graduate Heath Thompson is coming home to a crowd.
Thompson, who has spent the last 14 months recuperating from a truck fire that killed a family friend, is fulfilling a promise he made to himself to meet with well-wishers to express his thanks for their support and to answer their questions.
A Marine corporal who was home on leave during the accident on July 28, 1996, Thompson has overcome emergency workers' expectations that he would even live. He's undergone multiple surgeries in military hospitals and still continues his rehabilitation.
But in a demonstration of attitude over circumstances, he says, "Things could always be worse."
The public meeting is planned from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, in the Red Carpet Room in the Blackwell Chamber of Commerce, 120 South Main Street. The welcome-home gettogether - hosted by family and close friends - will also celebrate Thompson's 22nd birthday on Monday.
For more information, people can contact Thompson's mother, Kay County Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson at 405-363-5840.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Chairman of the School Land Commission Gov. Frank Keating, in conjunction with other commission members, announced Tuesday that the commission distributed $35,212,858.22 dollars to Oklahoma Public School Districts in fiscal year 1997.
The announcement also advised there had been an increase of 12.25 percent in the Permanent Fund for common schools. The increase was because of the new investment options allowed by the passage of State Question 665. The new options will enhance the commission's ability to distribute more funds to Oklahoma's Public Schools in the future. The funds are distributed to each district based upon the average daily attendance of students.
Kay County's portion of the funds was $521,507.32 to be distributed within the county. Listed are the dollars distributed to each school district in the county.
County schools received the following: Peckham, $4,680.07; Kildare, $4,742.69; Kaw City, $2,986.62; Braman, $9,221.38; Newkirk, $41,519.55; Blackwell, $98,160.46; Ponca City, $319,105.91; and Tonkawa, $41,090.41.
Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City Public Schools, will be the speaker for the Second Friday Forum, sponsored by the Legislative Review Committee of Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
The event is slated from 8 to 9 a.m., Friday at Pioneer Technology Center. Dr. White will be discussing the upcoming bond election on Oct. 14.
The public is invited. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts will be served.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
City Commissioners have voted not to pass a resolution of support for an elderly low income housing project. The proposed $2 million project was to be built on Princeton Avenue.
The developer, Gary Hassenflu, was not present when the commissioners voted on the resolution Monday night. According to City Manager Gary Martin, Hassenflu had called and requested a special meeting to be scheduled later because he was unable to attend the Monday night meeting.
However his request fell on deaf ears as the commissioners seemed anxious to have the matter resolved once and for all. Commissioners Dick Stone, Tom Leonard and Lyn Boyer voted not to support the resolution.
"He is asking for a special meeting just to meet his needs," Commissioner Stone said. "I am sorry it doesn't work that way. If it is not important enough for him to be here then it is not that important to me."
Commissioner Leonard said, "We have asked Gary to determine the impact on the Ponca City Housing Authority and now at the eleventh hour he has something better to do and refused to do what we asked him to. I can't see jeopardizing a housing authority in Ponca City."
Mayor Marilyn Andrews chose to abstain from the vote because of an interest in an apartment complex, and Commissioner Chris Hand was in favor of giving support to the resolution.
New oil painting classes will be taught by Ray Cantwell beginning the fourth week in September at the Ponca City Art Center. A Monday evening class will begin on Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. and the daytime class will begin on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.
Each class will meet for six two and one-half hour sessions. The evening class will meet Sept. 22 and 29, and Oct. 6, 13, and 27 and Nov. 3. A catch- up class will be held Nov. 10. The daytime class will meet Sept. 23 and 30, and Oct. 7, 14, and 28, and Nov. 4. The make-up class will be Nov. 11.
Cost of the six sessions, plus a free make-up session will be $75 and includes some supplies.
Classes are open to anyone interested in learning to oil paint or improve their painting techniques. Students must belong to the Ponca City Art Association and may purchase an annual membership for $10.
All students should sign up for art classes at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. The Art Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Supplies for the oil painting classes include personal brushes and oil paints, paper towels, odorless turpentine, pencil and palette or palette paper. Several needed items will be available for purchase from the instructor including palette paper pads, canvases and other supplies.
"We should finish three or four paintings of various sizes," said Cantwell. Landscapes, florals and other subjects will be available for the student to paint.
According to Cantwell, the first session will consist of students all painting the same painting. "We will be painting on a 12x16 smooth canvas which will be furnished at no charge by the instructor. Canvases for the other paintings done during the six weeks will be painted on stretched canvas. Cantwell suggested that no canvas board be used in the classes.
For more information, interested students may call the Ponca City Art Center 765-9746.
Ponca City Public Schools is putting a structure in place to investigate School-to-Work.
According to Dr. John Scroggins, assistant superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, a committee is being established with representation from each school site as well as parent representatives.
The following timeline has been established for School-to-Work discussions and all meetings will be held at the Administration Building:
Sept. 16 - A District School-to-Work Committee will meet at 3:45 p.m. to review site proposals.
Sept. 18 - The District School-to-Work committee will meet again at 3:45 p.m. to discuss questions and concerns about School-to-Work.
Sept. 23 - A District School-to-Work Committee will meet at 3:45 p.m.
Oct. 8 - The District Curriculum Review Committee will meet to approve site School-to-Work proposals at noon.
Oct. 13 - The School-to-Work proposals will be presented to the Ponca City Board of Education at 6:30 p.m.
The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.
The test is scheduled throughout the year.
Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed,
and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be
notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.
DEATHS
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Jane Elizabeth Northcutt, former Ponca City resident, died Sept. 6, 1997, in Houston, Texas. She was 84.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sept. 27, 1997, at The Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 4881 West Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, Texas. A reception will follow at The Forum, 5055 West Panther Creek Drive in The Woodlands. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cristo Rey Funeral Home in Houston, Texas.
Jane Elizabeth (Browne) Stevens Northcutt was born Aug. 31, 1913, in Guthrie, the daughter Dr. Howard Storm and May (Melvin) Browne. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1930 and attended Gulf Park College in Gulfport, Miss., in 1930-31. She later received her Master of Library Sciences from the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
She was married to Carl Wayne Stevens on Sept. 13, 1935, at Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City. The couple resided in Newkirk until moving to Ponca City in 1946. She served as librarian at Northern Oklahoma College from 1960-63, then as librarian at the Ponca City Library beginning October 1963. Mr. Stevens died Sept. 23, 1964, in Ponca City.
She was married to Dr. Claude Allen Northcutt in August 1970 at Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City. Mrs. Northcutt served as librarian at the Ponca City Library until her retirement in July 1981. She also served as past president of the Oklahoma Library Association.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane Anne (Stevens) French of Dallas, Texas; Martha Maurine (Stevens) Greenleaf of Houston, Texas; one brother, Dr. Howard Storm Browne of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and one niece. In addition to her first husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Claude Northcutt on June 26, 1975; one daughter, Carla (Stevens) Browne; and one sister, Barbara Watts Pierce.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Northcutt's name to the Ponca City Library Fund, 515 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the Sacre Family Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1849, Wimberley, TX 78676.
Robert Keith "Bobby" Roy, former Ponca City resident, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997, in Ponca City. He was 36.
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church at White Eagle. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Thomas Roughface officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. The traditional Indian feast will follow the services.
Robert Keith "Bobby" Roy was born Dec. 16, 1960, in Pawnee. He was the son of Rodney and Elizabeth (Brave) Roy. He grew up in Ponca City and received his education in Ponca City schools. Roy had lived in Tulsa since 1978 and was a member of the Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow.
Survivors include one sister, Teresa Harvey of Tulsa; one half-sister, Michaelann; and two half-brothers, Rodney and Ronald. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, grandparents, and one brother, Albert.
Casket bearers will be Gregory Carpenter Jr., Jack Runnels Jr., Walter Harvey, Clendon Warrior, Jasper Clark, and Oliver Littlecook.
SAPULPA - Matthew Chase McCoy, grandson of Doug and Sandy McCoy, Ponca City, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997, in Sapulpa. He was 3 months old.
The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Tonkawa, with the Rev. Glen Boonie officiating. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Owen Funeral Home, Sapulpa. The casket will remain closed at all times.
Matthew was born to Michelle and Chris McCoy of Sapulpa and lived three months and five days.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Kelly McCoy of the Sapulpa home; his grandparents, Doug and Sandy McCoy of Ponca City and Houston Yuhola of Holdenville; and great-grandparents, Billie and Garvin Herring of Tonkawa.
Thursday
Henry Arrow Knight - Traditional Indian feast at noon at Ponca Indian Baptist Church, White Eagle, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Friday
Madonna E. Younger - Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ponca
City First Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the elevator fund
c/o First Presbyterian Church. Other arrangements will be announced later
by Trout Funeral Home.
NEWS BRIEFS
Legion Meeting - There will be a regular meeting of the American Legion Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Huff-Minor American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue.
Senior Citizens Dance Set - A Senior Citizens Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Senior Citizens Building, 320 South A in Arkansas City. The Pete Coli Band will be playing for dancing and all seniors in the area are invited to attend and bring a favorite snack to share.
OoKeeHee Indian Club - The OoKeeHee Indian Club will be meeting Sept. 11 at the Shelter House (Fifth Street and East Highland) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All interested students in grades 7-12 are invited to attend. Discussions will be held for the 1997 Fall OoKeeHee Powwow on Oct. 25. Refreshments will also be served. For further information contact one of the sponsors: Nellie Roughface, 767-8030; Lucy Kent, 767-8050 and Jo A. Lessert, 767-9500, ext. 128 or 111.
Longwood Reunion -The Longwood Community Reunion will be Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Lake Ponca Shelterhouses No. 1 and No. 2. A potluck dinner will be served at noon with tableware and beverages furnished and a small donation will be taken to cover expenses. The community includes Enterprise, Maple Grove, Foster and Oakview. More information may be obtained by calling 405 765-9771.
Elks Plan Cookout - The Elks Hamburger Cookout is set for Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call for reservations. 765-4045.
Blackwell Soldier Receives Training - Preethi Chaparala has recently completed cadet basic training at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. This basic training is a six-week summer program that instructs new cadets in basic military skills and prepares them for entry into the U.S. Corps of Cadets at the Academy. Following a four-year military and educational curriculum, the cadets receive a bachelor's degree and a commission as second lieutenants in the Army. Chaparala is the daughter of Sukumar and Ranjani Chaparala of 1220 Surrey Lane in Blackwell.
Democrats Meeting - The Kay County Democrats will hold their regular second Thursday meeting Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the OCAW Hall, 1202 W. Ponca Avenue. For more information call Andrea Morriss, county chair, at 765-6260.
No VA Rep Here Thursday - The American Legion has advised there will be no VA representative or service officer at the Legion on Thursday. A return to the regular schedule is set for Sept. 18.
Airborne Vets Wanted - Paratroopers and/or glidermen are being sought to attend the 51st National Convention of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, and a number of mini-reunions this year. The national organization says there are 98 civilian chapters and 11 military chapters totaling over 20,000 members at the present time. The association is hosting the 51st National Convention this year and members are being sought to attend. If you have not been contacted, please get in touch with All American Airborne, 5459 Northcutt Place, Dayton, Ohio 45414, or telephone 937-898-5977.
Burglary - At 8:02 a.m. Tuesday a woman in the 1300 block of North Seventh Street reported a burglary to a glass shop. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Break-In - A woman in the 300 block of South Pine Street reported to police at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday that her rental property was broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Break-In - Police received a report at 9:48 a.m. Tuesday that a business in the 1300 block of North Seventh Street had been broken into. An officer was assigned.
Theft - Hastings, 2101 North Fourteenth Street, reported to police at 2:38 p.m. Tuesday that an employee had taken money. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - A two-car accident was reported at 3:18 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of North Sixth Street. A report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 50-year-old man at 4:52 p.m. Tuesday on a city warrant for code violation.
Juvenile Arrested - Police arrested a 12-year-old girl at 5:16 p.m. Tuesday for possession of a van stolen from a parking lot in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street. The van was also reportedly involved in an earlier hit-and-run accident.
Arrest - At 9:31 p.m. Tuesday police arrested a 29-year-old man an a city warrant for failure to pay.
Arrest - A 19-year-old man was arrested at 10:51 p.m. Tuesday
in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street for resisting arrest, public
intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to escape.
LIFESTYLES
The Miss Ponca City Queen contest will be Sept. 27 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth. The contest is open to young women 17 years of age by Jan. 1, 1997, but not older than 20-years of age. Entry deadline is 3 p.m. Sept. 12.
Contestants must be unmarried, attending school and a Ponca City resident. They will be judged on poise, appearance, and personality. Contestants will also be judged on a 3-5 minute presentation that will include personal resume information and answers to the questions of "Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City" and "What Ponca City Means To Me."
Contestants may have individual sponsors. Entry fee is $30. Applications are available in the activity office at the high school through Jan Maddox or Anne Wynn, or by contacting Jackie Cutler Ingram, 762-0437, or Vicki Graves, 765-7680 and 765-4736.
The winner of the contest will represent Ponca City as a visiting queen in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City's annual Halloween festival Oct. 24-25. Miss Ponca City will also act as a goodwill ambassador and attend various functions and speaking engagements. Current Miss Ponca City is Kristy Essary, daughter of Vanessa Suter of Ponca City and Ron Essary of Overland Park, Kan.
Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Sept. 4 in the home of Francie James with 15 members answering roll call.
Communications were read by Nida Austin and Andra Kasselman and Francie James gave the treasurer's report. Terri Barnett gave the City Council report. The Preferential Tea will be held on Nov. 17 at 6:30 P.M. at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House. A planning meeting was set for Sept. 17 in the home of Phyllis Pledger. Representatives from Xi Zeta Lambda chapter will be Terri Barnett and Judy Watt.
Social Chairman Jackie Hall announced the next party will be a costume event on Oct. 25. Members are to dress as witches.
The chapter trip to the Precious Moments Chapel on Sept. 27 and 28 was discussed. The trip is to honor our past president and Girl of the Year, Melva Keen.
Terri Barnett was elected as Valentine Queen to be honored in February at the city wide dance. Melva Keen won the traveling basket.
The next regular meeting will be Sept. 18 in the home of Tobie Neal with Francie James in charge of the program.
The Ponca City charter chapter of the American Business Women's Association will hold its Enrollment Event at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. The salad supper and enrollment will be held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. All employed women are invited to attend.
A spokesperson said the mission of the group is to "bring together women of diverse backgrounds and to provide opportunity for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally. This is to be accomplished through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition."
About 20% of all fish consumed by Americans is caught by recreational or subsistence fishermen. Is this fish safe? When handled properly, it is very safe. In fact, the risk of illness from fish (excluding raw fish or shell fish) is one illness per 5 million servings.
Use the following tips from Mary Rhyne, Kay County Extension Home Economist, to insure that your catch will be as safe as it can be. Remember, proper handling begins as soon as the fish is landed!
Keep the fish alive as long as possible.
Minimize bruising caused by contact with hard surfaces as this can cause wounds which allow the spread of bacteria and accelerate quality loss.
Wash immediately. Use lake or sea water if necessary, but avoid water near harbors, marinas, or suspect areas. When in doubt, use potable water.
Clean fish as soon as possible after catching them. Gut the fish with a smooth, not excessively long, belly cut and leave no blood or viscera in the body cavity.
Chill fish immediately. Quality problems can occur within one hour during warm spring, summer and fall temperatures Fish will be well chilled if:
Three inches of ice covers the bottom of the cooler, or;
Fish are laid in the cooler and mixed with ice and the contents are covered with another layer of ice three inches deep, or;
Cooler contains one pound of ice per pound of fish stored in it.
After unloading, throw out all remaining ice to prevent bacterial buildup
between trips. To kill bacteria and prevent contamination of new ice, thoroughly
wash and rinse the inside of the cooler, then do a final rinse with bleach
water.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Ponca City softball coach Roydon Tilley wasn't very pleased with the Lady Wildcats after they dropped the first game of a doubleheader with Stillwater here Tuesday.
He was much happier after the second game.
The reason for his unhappiness earlier was because he watched the Lady Cats allow five runs on one hit, three errors and two walks as the Lady Pioneers walked away with a 6-1 decision.
In the second game, Tilley got his top pitcher, Julie Schiltz, back after she suffered an injury early in the season. He also shook up his lineup. That produced a one-error, three-hit 5-0 victory which gave the Poncans a split and a 15-13 record on the season,
"That's better," Tilley said after the second game. "The girls played aggressively out there and it paid off."
He also found some added depth from JV players who stepped up their play when put in the varsity lineup.
"That's good," Tilley said of the added competition. "It ought to make for an interesting week in workouts,"
In the opener, Stillwater got a run in the first inning on a double and a sacrifice fly.
The Cats matched that in the bottom half of the inning on a walk to Chris Hinman and singles by Schiltz and Shauntia Feathers. But they missed a chance at a bigger inning with some faulty base running and the lack of timely hitting.
But pitcher Ashley Engle held Stillwater at bay until the top of the seventh when it all came apart for the Lady Cats.
The Poncans outhit Stillwater 7-5, but failed to take advantage of their opportunities.
Schiltz' return to the mound in the second game was made even more successful by the response of the revamped line up.
There was just one error behind Schiltz and the team backed her with nine hits, scoring three runs in the third inning and two more in the fifth.
Meanwhile Schiltz handcuffed Stillwater on three hits while striking out seven and walking one.
Schiltz helped her own cause by going 3-for-4 in that game, giving her five hits on the afternoon.
Teya Roughface was 2-for-3 and Alana Smith 2-for-4 in that second game.
The Lady Cats started to put it all together in the third inning as Michelle McChristian led off with a walk. Smith singled and with one out Schiltz drove a single to center, scoring both runners. She moved to third on Courtney McChristian's ground out and scored when Lendsi Boyd's grounder to second was misplayed.
The Ponca Citians put the game away in the fifth. Smith opened with a single and Schiltz slammed a double to left, scoring one run. Schiltz, who took third on the play at the plate, scored on a wild pitch.
The Lady Cats, who went 2-2 in the Hall of Fame Festival over the weekend, have a couple of days off before taking part in the Sand Springs Tournament Friday and Saturday. In the pool play, the Poncans go against Kelleyville Friday morning and play Sapulpa and Oklahoma City Western Heights in the afternoon.
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Softball Notes -In the Hall of Fame Festival, the Po-Hi girls topped Westmoore 8-4, lost to Western Heights 9-4, beat Choctaw 9-5 and were shutout, 6-0, by Yukon.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
For Po-Hi cornerback Anthony Tillman being in the right place at the right time Friday night was not a matter of luck.
Tillman hauled in a tipped East Central pass and returned it 43 yards to the Cardinals' 5-yard line. Tailback Joe Roland scored from there on the next play and that was the end of the scoring in the Wildcats' 6-3 victory.
'"I was playing tip the whole way," Tillman explained on how he found himself with the ball. "I wasn't playing the receiver. I was looking for a tipped pass. I had noticed in the films that he (East Central quarterback Donald King) often threw the ball high. I was looking for that tip.
"When I got the ball I saw the end zone, but I just didn't quite make it,"
What Tillman did do was turn a defensive struggle around and gave the Wildcats a chance at a season opening win.
"I just played the game like I know I can," he said.
It was a busy night for Tillman and the defense. In addition to his interception, Tillman also broke up another pass and led the Wildcats in tackles. The senior had 11 tackles on the night, four unassisted.
When Roland wasn't scoring the winning touchdown, he was in the defensive secondary making 10 tackles, also four unassisted as East Central filled the air with footballs. Roland was also credited with causing a fumble.
On the night, King and the Cardinals threw the ball 25 times, a great deal more than the Wildcats and their coaches thought they would.
"In the films, they gave the ball to little Riccardo (Wells) and let him do his thing," Tillman said.
So why didn't East Central run more at the Poncans?
"Because we had 11 guys scrambling after the ball," Tillman said.
The defense, which was a big question mark going into the game because of all the inexperienced players, responded well to its first test.
The Cats held East Central to 180 yards passing and 91 rushing. They bent but didn't break, The Cardinals were forced to try field goals on four trips into Wildcat territory. Only one went through.
Wells, regarded as one of the top backs in the state, was held to 60 yards on 21 carries.
King managed 11 completions in 25 attempts mainly because of passes broken up by Tillman, Ryan Treadway, Michael Galbreath and Thomas Terry.
King was also harried most of the night by the Wildcat rush. Ray Lahann had two sacks of the quarterback while Billy Faulk and Jay Bentley each had one.
Bentley, Lahann and Toby Redleaf each had seven tackles.
So, will Edmond North test the Wildcat secondary, too?
"From the film I've seen, North likes to run the option. They have a lot of different looking formations, but if we can shut down the option, we'll be in good shape," Tillman said.
"They're different, but we're prepared for 'em."
Defensive Stats
After 1 Week
Player A U T FR Int
Tillman 7 4 11 0 1
Roland 6 4 10 0 0
Bentley 4 3 7 0 0 Redleaf 5 2 7 0 0
Steichen 6 1 7 0 0
Lahann 6 1 7 0 0
Terry 4 2 6 0 0
Faulk 4 2 6 0 0
Swygert 5 0 5 0 0
Shores. 2 2 4 0 0 Galbreath 3 0 3 0 0
Treadway 1 1 2 0 0
Bogadi 0 1 1 0 0
Mines 1 0 1 0 0
Caused Fumbles
Roland
Broke Up Pass
Tillman, Treadwqay, Galbreath
Sacks
Lahann (2), Faulk, Bentley
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
It takes a lot of time and patience to build an offensive line.
The Wildcats have a good foundation going, according to center Steven Bogadi.
"We've got pretty good chemistry going," Bogadi said following a tough 6-3 win over Tulsa East Central in the season opener last week.
Bogadi, Nick Steichen and Jason Shelton are the only returnees from last season on the front five and they played nearly every down last Friday. Together with tackles Billy Faulk and Ray Lahan they gave quarterback Eric Michael pretty good protection. He was sacked only once.
The running game did not come off as well. But line coach Terry Henderson feels the Wildcats are close.
"We had nine people who did it right and two who didn't," he said Monday. "Things aren't all that bad. We did a lot of good things. Besides, I'd rather have 100 yards in offense and win than have 250 yards and lose."
Bogadi feels the Cats have not quite jelled yet, but they are getting there,
"This team is close. Closer than we were last year. We do a lot of things together, including going out for dinner.
The dinners have been the treat of defensive line coach Rick Poole.
And they seem to be working, Bogadi says, "We haven't clicked yet, but we will."
The line clicked very well on the Wildcats touchdown. Running out of a full house backfield, tailback Joe Roland scored almost untouched.
"We got the play off in a hurry and they weren't ready for it," Bogadi said.
The Cats will need to click quickly as they meet Edmond North in Edmond on Thursday night.
"North is not very big," Bogadi said after watching films of the Huskies' 25-22 loss to Edmond Memorial. "I think we can handle them. We'll just have to go out and do the things we have to do."
But Henderson had a warning for the offense.
"We'll see a different defense that we'll probably never see again," he said. "But I think these kids can handle it."
Ponca City 6, T. East Central 3
Individual Statistics
Rushing - Ponca: Redleaf 4-36, Roland 3-6, Harrison 4-6, Michael 4-2, Bentley 1-1, Shores 6-1. East Central: Wells 21-60, King 6-17, Jackson 4-14, Breshears 1-0
Passing - Ponca: Michael 5-12-0 49,. East Central: D. King 10-25-1 180
Receiving - Ponca: Swygert 1-13, Bentley 1-13, Treadway 1-11, Tillman 1-6, Shores 1-6. East Central: Wells 1-42, Blair 4-53, Williams 1-28, Brown 2-24, Mayfield 1-19, N. King 1-14
WYNONA - Frontier exploded for four runs in the second inning and coasted to a 7-1 win over Wynona Tuesday.
Mustangs' pitcher Jeremy Williams lost his bid for a shutout when Wynona scored in the bottom of the fourth. Williams scattered four hits while striking out six and walking one in the five-inning game.
Frontier had nine hits on the afternoon. Williams aided his cause with a double and single. Robert Regnier had two singles and Chad Sisco a double.
Frontier, now 12-11 on the season, is scheduled to play Paden in the first round of the Ripley Tournament Thursday.
A Hunter Education course will be offered Sept. 22, 23 and 24 at the Po-Hi FFA Center on Pleasantview Road.
The course will run from 6:30 to 10 p.m. each of the three days. Participants must attend all three days of the course and pass a written exam to be able to purchase a hunting license or deer tag.
Kay County Game Warden Tracy Daniel said that seating is limited at the FFA Center so preregistration is required. Students may register by calling him at 765-1921.
Daniels asks that all students enrolled in the course be at least 10 years old.
Everyone born after Jan. 1, 1972 is required to take and pass a Hunter Education course before a hunter is allowed to purchase an Oklahoma hunting license.
Most neighboring state have similar requirements. Certification from
an Oklahoma Hunter Education course will allow state hunters to apply for
licenses in those states.