From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September
14, 1997
LOCAL
New Fire Trucks Better Equipped
Nearly News
Newports Hurt In Auto Wreck
No Tax Increase From Bond Vote
Fine Arts Winners at Kay County Free Fair Announced
City Calendar
Rip-Rap Project Ends County Road Erosion Conservation Grant Money Sees Results
Traditional Song, Dance Topic of 'Medicine Bag'
Elegant Fashion Show Benefits Cultural Center
Engle Studies New State Laws About Taxation
Ponca Language Classes Planned
SJRMC Plans Fall Volunteer Orientation
School Menu
School Calendar
Magician Performs Saturday
Prison Riot Author To Be Here
Author of True Story To Be Here Saturday
County Tax Sale For Property Liens To Be Held Oct. 6
Home Purchase Topic of Call-In
MS Group To Meet
St. Paul's Golf Tourney Oct. 5
Occupational Therapist Next MS Group Speaker
DEATHS
Teddy Eugene Fisher
Eugene Stanley Brown Jr.
Ina Mae Leslie
Lorene Cooper
Paul Robert Slavens Sr.
Funerals
Ina Mae Leslie
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Ponca City OMTA Group Lists Officers
Oklahoma AARP Consumer Affairs Director Gives Talk for Local Group
PEO Chapter EL
PAQG Contest Winners Announced
Plans in Motion For Oktoberfest Here Oct. 4-5
Barbecue, Chili Highlights For Cook-Off on Saturday
Miriam Class Lists Slate of Officers
Society Plans Meeting
OES Fanchon Chapter
Wheatheart Nutrition
Restoration Beginning On George's Statue
Michelle Diane Thompson Weds Kris Thomas Hadley
Fibromyalgia Meeting
Deborah DeSalvo Engaged
Dr. Brad Agnew Will Address DAR Members About Oklahoma Pioneers
Miss Rebecca Kirkendall Marries James Alan Brock
Lori Batt Becomes Bride Of John Robert Munger
Kleckners Will Be Honored
Frankie Watts Presenting PCCWC Program 'Bear in Mind' Wednesday
Couple Celebrates60 Years
TOPS Chapter Holds Meeting
Singles Network Lists Schedule
Couple Resides in Edmond Following Recent Marriage
Engagement is Announced
Blackwell Pair Celebrating
Kristel Stuhr, Michael Rich Exchange Wedding Vows
Couple Celebrating 50th
Symposium Set Sept. 26-28
Newkirk Couple Honored
Anniversary Plans Named
Pair Plans October Vows
Event Will Honor Failings
PEO Grants Are Awarded Anne Rardin
Ponca City Happenings
SPORTS
Harriers 8th In PC Meet
Golf Notes
Blackwell Flags Down Kingfisher in 40-14 Win
In 8-Man Clash Medford Frustrates Cats
Wakita Walks Away From Shidler
Woodland Gets Big D, 27-7
Tonkawa Gets Easy Win, 61-6
By Patti Pfeiffer
News Staff Reporter
If all goes according to schedule, Ponca City's two new, shiny, state-of-the-art, fully-equipped fire trucks will be ready for action next week. The "new" Fire Engine No. 1 and "new" Engine No. 3 are almost ready to roll.
In preparation, Pierce Manufacturing representative Phil Morgans was in town Thursday to train members of the Ponca City Fire Department on the new vehicles. "These new trucks meet and exceed the National Fire Protection Association requirements," Morgans explained. "They are equipped with the latest and greatest equipment, making them both extremely functional and economical."
And well equipped the new trucks are. Morgans explained that the they are the first in the Ponca City fleet to be equipped with the anti-skid ABS braking system.
The trucks are identically equipped except that each has it's own unique features. Engine No. 1 has a "CAF compressed air foam system." This new feature will allow firefighters to mix required percentages of foam and water together automatically, all with the touch of a dial.
According to Assistant Fire Chief Dale Hicks, foam is used primarily to fight flammable liquid fires where water alone would only spread the fire. It is also applied on property in close proximity to fire for protection from radiated heat.
Engine No. 3 is equipped with an "air cascade system" which allows for the immediate refill of oxygen tanks. Previously the men would have to carry the tanks from the location of the fire, back to the fire station, fill the tanks and then return to the fire. "Now we have the capability to fill 45-50 oxygen bottles on site," Hicks said.
Overall both trucks are equipped with new standard safety equipment that the old trucks did not have. Those features are important to the firefighter's safety as well as the public's safety.
Gone are the old cabs wherein firemen rode outside the cab. Now the engines have not only fully enclosed cabs but insulated ones as well. The new cabs reduce the risk to firemen and being insulated reduces the noise level of the sirens and air horns that blare continuously while en route to a fire. The horns and sirens, now located on the bumper, are as far forward as possible and as far away from the men as possible. All the features are made to reduce the risk of hearing loss.
Additional lights have been added to the trucks to improve safety. Lights are now attached around the entire truck to allow firefighters to see tools and hoses when fighting a fire at night. Warning lights were also added to the top and side of the trucks making them more visible to the public. Previously they were located only on the front and rear.
An on-board generator is new to the trucks as well. A generator is needed because at an actual fire electricity must be cut off at the site. The new generators provides a power source that is both attached to the trucks and fueled by the diesel in the fire trucks themselves making it more convenient for the firemen. "We will now have a means for a power source even in remote situations" Hicks said. "It is so much handier for us."
The firemen are excited about the new trucks. "These trucks are great and have everything we need-lights, generators and a foam system," 23-year veteran of the PCFD Cpt. Leonard Coffee said. "We are especially excited to get two at once. It will help morale around the stations."
The new trucks will be replacing the older 1969 and 1975 year model trucks. The 1975 will be placed in reserve status.
Engine No. 1 will be housed at station No. 1, soon to be located at the security building at Conoco while engine No. 3 will be stationed at No. 3 Station, Hartford Avenue and Seventh Street.
Nearly News believes that working for a good cause almost always rewards the Good Samaritan. That fact was confirmed again this week by Sarah Westerheide who believed in the E-911 system and was a tireless worker to get the emergency system installed in Ponca City several years ago. According to Jack Barrington (Sarah's father) Sarah was driving her car on a road north of Wichita to pick up her son from school and witnessed a terrible accident. A dump truck in front of Sarah's car hit a boy on a motorcycle, then crushed a pickup carrying three women. In chain reaction - the pickup hit a car in front of it. Sarah jumped out of her car to try to help victims in the pickup but could not get the doors open (one lady was several months pregnant). Running back to the cars behind her, Sarah found one with a car phone and dialed 911. Within 5 minutes she heard the sirens and shortly thereafter 15 various units were at the scene. Sarah still knows and believes the E-911 system saves lives.
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State Rep. Jim Newport and his wife, Michelle, received minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident north of Ponca City Saturday afternoon .
The Newport automobile collided with a car from Arkansas City at an intersection on Highway 11.
Newport received minor head wounds and was treated and released at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Newport received a concussion and was being held overnight.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The $3.5 million bond issue to be voted on Oct. 14 will not result in a tax increase of passed, according to Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City Public Schools.
White told the Second Friday Forum audience about upcoming improvements that will be financed by the passage of the $3.5 million bond issue on Oct. 14. This is Phase II of the upgrading program.
White explained there will not be a tax raise in this mill levy. The levy will remain at the 1996-97 levy which is 16 mills. This is because bonds that were voted in 1988 are paying off and some of 1995 bonds are being retired and the $3.5 million bonds would be replacement bonds.
"We want the very best for our students, and we want the school system to continue to progress. We have a long-range plan to upgrade all of our facilities to replace them when they're wore out and we've done it in a way that we think is feasible for the community and it is not an unusual tax burden. We want the very best facilities for all of our children at all of our schools and we do not want them to attend sub-standard facilities," White said.
Phase II calls for spending $2.455 million to remodel Liberty, Trout and Woodland elementary schools; completing the commons area at the high school, $345,000; instrumental and vocal music, $250,000; running track and restrooms, $250,000 and the purchase of four buses and 20 cameras, $200,000.
White said a change of plans had been necessary to remodel the elementary schools before remodeling the Mid-High and Middle school, which has been originally scheduled to be remodel first.
The elementary schools, scheduled for remodeling, need to have single pane glass replaced with insulated glass for energy efficiency. Traffic problems are to be addressed at Trout, Woodlands and Liberty.
New uniforms and some musical instruments are needed for the coral groups the band and orchestra, White said. He told the band uniforms are 11 years and the normal life of a uniform is about 7. He said it is expensive to outfit an award winning 200 member marching band. White said a number of the stringed instruments of the orchestra need replacing as well.
The running track is planned on the west campus, where the school system already owns the land. Track is the fastest growing sport for females, White noted. Restroom facilities are planned there also and will serve track, softball and football.
The school official told of improvements that did not get done in Phase I due to high costs. The biggest thing that has to be completed there so the ninth graders can be moved is the dining facility (commons). When the bond issue passes it is anticipated to begin this construction in December and be completed in November of December of 1998.
White said the school bus fleet needs to continue to be upgraded and the gasoline-fueled buses replaced with diesel for cheaper fuel costs and safety.
About 50 persons attended the forum. Master of ceremonies was David Mueller, chairman of the Legislative Review Committee of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Barry Bickle, co-chairman of the bond issue campaign, introduced White. Bickle invited community volunteers to "stuff envelopes," and other campaign work to pass the bond issue for the needed improvement of the schools.
Mueller announced the October Second Friday Forum will feature State Auditor Clifton Scott.
BLACKWELL - Here are the results from last week's Fine Arts and Domestic Arts judging of entries at the Kay County Free Fair.
Adult Division
Oil Painting
Landscape. First place, Twila Sprueill; second, Richard Pennington, and third, Cindy Russell.
Still life. First place, Irene Cole, and second, Twila Sprueill.
Figure or portrait. First place, Irene Cole; second, Linda Johnson, and third, Karan Cranford.
Fowl. First place, Richard Pennington, and second, Twila Sprueill.
Western. Second place, Twila Sprueill.
General. First place, Irene Cole; second, Richard Pennington, and third, Twila Sprueill.
Water Colors
Landscape. First place tie, Beverly Wooderson and Diana Coltharp.
Still life. First place, Paula Hefley; second, Terry Webb, and third, Diana Coltharp.
Figure or portrait. First place, Beverly Wooderson, and second, Diana Coltharp.
General. First place, Lucy Walters; second, Terry Webb, and third, Diana Coltharp.
Acrylic
Landscape. Third place, Phyllis Rowe.
General. Second place, Phyllis Rowe.
Pencil
Figure black and white. Second place, Jessica Lockwood.
Animal black and white. First place, Shawn Clark.
General black and white. First place, Janet Stalcup.
Charcoal and Pastel
Pastel drawing. First place, Shawn Clark.
Adult Paintings & Drawings Best of Show. Paula Hefley.
Youth Division (Ages 4-12)
Paintings/Drawings
Felt tip marker drawing (matted). First place, Kallie Engle; second, Wilford Collins, and third, Cody Shears.
Pen (Matted)
Animal color. First place, Cody Shears, and second, Wilford Collins.
Pencil (Matted)
Figure black and white. First place, Cody Shears.
Animal black and white. First place, Laura Pollman; second, Whitney Engle, and third, Haley Shears.
General black and white. First place, Thomas Rhyne; second, Cody Shears, and third, Tyler Rowe.
General color. First place, Aaron Krebbs; second, Jonathan Paige, and third, Wilford Collins.
Charcoal (matted). First place, Tina Albers; second, Page Grell, and third, Wilford Collins.
Pastel (framed). First place, Cody Shears.
Acrylic (framed). First place, Melissa McMartin; second, Valeria Fox.
Watercolor (framed). First place, Wilford Collins, and second, Megan Isenberg.
Youth Division (Ages 13-18)
Paintings/Drawings
Oil painting (matted). First place, Chance Riley.
Felt tip marker drawing (matted). First place, Laura Hoy.
Pen (Matted)
Animal black and white. First place, Colleen Reeser, and second, Trent Burke.
Pencil (Matted)
Figure black and white. First place, Colleen Reeser; second, Jay Wagner, and third, Randy Anson.
Animal black and white. First place, Susan Johnston.
Animal color. First place, Colleen Reeser.
General black and white. First place, Dan Durbin; second, Chance Riley, and third, Trent Burke.
General color. First place, Laura Fitzgerald; second, Kyle Stewart, and third, Jessica Mayden.
Charcoal (matted). First place, Trent Burke, and second, Laura Hoy.
Pastels (matted). First place, Blaine Legeru; second, Tyler Loveall, and third, Trent Lopeman.
Acrylic (framed). First place, Neal McMartin; second, Craig McBrain, and third, Loren Derick.
Watercolor (framed). First place, Paul Walcher; second, Kelly Goosey, and third, Jay Wagner.
Youth Paintings & Drawings Best of Show. Chance Riley.
Adult Crafts
Fabric craft. First place, LeEllen Gales; second, Amy Smith, and third, Kathy Cook.
Wooden decorative country item, stained. First place, Richard Pennington; second, Darrell Dorman, and third, Marvin Herren.
Wooden decorative country item, painted. First place, Terri Pearcy; second, Robert Blay, and third, John Sebor.
Wooden decorative southwest item. First place, Robert Blay.
Barn craft. First place, Twila Spureill, and second, Robert Waldron.
Other wood craft. First place, Wayne Schwanke; second, Roger Stinson, and third, Laurzell Holmes.
Doll, fabric under 12-inch. First place, Janet Walther; second, Alcina Grell, and third, Erin Cochran.
Doll, fabric over 12-inch. First place, Bonnie Blankenship; second, Linda Stevens, and third, Janet Walthen.
Fabric, southwest item. First place, Donna Cannon.
Rag basket. First place, Laura Hoy.
Leaded glass article. First place, Robert Waldron, and second, Maryann Sentel.
Silk flower arrangement. First place, Brenda Burton; second, Phyllis Rowe, and third, Terri Webb.
Pinecone decoration. First place, Melvin Stevens.
Solf sculpture article. First place, Karlene McAbee.
Padded picture frame or book. First place, Laura Hoy, and second, Eddie Jean Cannon.
Stuffed toy suitable for child's play. First place, Mrs. Darrell Dorman; second, Eileen Carriger, and third, Trina Bolay.
Paper ribbon item. First place, Eileen Carriger.
Sponge painted item. First place, Anita Martin, and second, Laura Hoy.
Fabric painted item, brush. First place, Ruth Metzger, and second, Phylisha Rowe.
Fabric painted item, tube. First place, Irene Smyth.
Fabric item in a hoop. First place, Floy Rodabaugh, and second, Idella Tilley.
Patriotic item of wood. First place, Robert Blay.
Patriotic item of cloth. First place, Tammi Baugus.
Beaded item. First place, Laura Hoddy, and second, Rebecca Bristow.
Wreath. First place, Virginia Davis; second, Brenda Barton, and third, Trina Bolay.
Stenciled item. First place, Laura Hoy.
Shell craft. First place, Trisha Burke; second, Melissa McMartin, and third, Valerie Fox.
Glass etching. First place, Trina Bolay.
String/yarn craft. First place, Eddie Jean Cannon, and second, Kathy Cook.
Doll house. First place, Janet Walther.
Seasonal item, not Christmas. First place, Heather Hopkins; second, Paula Brown, and third, Paula Brown.
Craft, other. First place, Helen Meloy; second, Robert Waldron, and third, Heather Hopkins.
Best of Show. Janet Walther.
Youth Crafts (for Age 18 and Under)
Model car. First place, Darin Sheets; second, Kyle Ramhorst, and third, Laura Hoy.
Model car, wood. First place, Trent Burke, and second, Thomas Rhyne.
Fabric painting. First place, Kallie Engle; second, Amber Jeans, and third, Tori Engle.
Paper ribbon item. First place, Emily Lewis; second, Whitney Engle, and third, Morgan McGilvrey.
Flower arrangement. First place, Chassie McMillin; second, Hallie Godbehere, and third, Carlie Godbehere.
Imitation leaded glass item, painted. First place, Paul Walcher.
Dough art article. First place, Emily Lewis, and second, Amber Jeans.
Stuffed toy. First place, Emily Lewis; second, Amanda Lewis, and third, Kayce Harden.
Friendship bracelet. First place, Amanda Lewis; second, Laura Hoy, and third, Morgan McGilvrey.
Leatherwork article. First place, Amber Jeans, and second, Christopher Bristow.
Clothespin/popsicle stick item. First place, Paul Walcher; second, Jonathan Paige, and third, Kallie Engle.
Metal work. First place, Tabbie Creed; second, Thomas Rhyne, and third, Chad Courtney.
Wheatweaving article. Second place, Emily Lewis.
Plaster article. First place, Kari Ann Wood; second, Megan Pearcy, and third, Amber Jeans.
Wooden item. First place, Trisha Burke; second, Thomas Rhyne, and third, Tyler Rowe.
String art. First place, Emily Lewis, and second, Julia Bonewell.
Yarn article. First place, R.L. Looper, and second, Julia Bonewell.
Seed picture. First place, Whitney Engle; second, Tori Engle, and third, Carlie Godbehere.
Craft, other. First place, Paul Walcher; second, Laura Hoy, and third, Trisha Burke.
Best of Show Youth Crafts. Paul Walcher.
Christmas Decorations
Wreath, fabric. First place, Lee Dunagan.
Wreath, other. First place, Sharla Vetter.
Tree skirt, other. First place, Gladys Randel.
Stocking, felt. First place, Mary Black; second, Floy Rodebaugh, and third, Eddie Jean Cannon.
Stocking, other. First place, Laurie Hoddy, and second, Debbie Winterrowd.
Ornament, cross stitch. First place, Mary Black, and second, Alcina Grell.
Ornament, fabric. First place, Janet Walther, and second, Laurie Hoddy.
Ornament, beaded. First place, Rose Stevens, and second, Rebecca Bristow.
Ornament, crocheted. First place, Dottie Kiszkil; second, Idella Tilley, and third, Rose Stevens.
Ornament, other. First place, Donna Cannon; second, Mary Black, and third, Maxine Gilbert.
Door decorations. First place, Kim Brown; second, Mary Black, and third, Dianna Prince.
Wall hanging. First place, Laurzell Holmes; second, Terri Pearcy, and third, Loretta Rawdon.
Other decoration. First place, Linda Stevens; second, Janet Walther, and third, Eddie Jean Cannon.
Best of Show, Laurzell Holmes.
Adult Ceramics and Pottery
Ceramic figurine, hand painted. First place, Terri Hays; second, Lorinda Hays, and third, Jean Latimer.
Ceramic animal, hand painted. First place, Lorinda Hays; second, Glenda Gardner, and third, Jean Latimer.
Ceramic article with decal. Second place, Joyce Matthews.
Seasonal item, stained. First place, Jennifer Sentel, and second, Lorinda Hays.
Ceramic item, southwest style. First place, Jennifer Sentel, and second, Heather Hopkins.
Patriotic item, First place, Lorinda Hays.
Plate or plaque. First place, Edna Suggs.
Pottery item, slab. First place, Catherine Smith, and second, Laura Hoy.
Pottery item, coil. First place, Eric Rasche, and second, Laura Hoy.
Glazed item, other. First place, Glenda Gardner; second, Edna Suggs, and third, Opal Clonts.
Stained item, other. First place, Jean Latimer; second, Carolyn Roberts, and third, Joyce Matthews.
China Painting
Flowers. First place, Barbara Yowell; second, Vera Farabaugh, and third, Shirley Wilson.
Fruit/vegetables. First place, Vera Farabaugh; second, Barbara Yowell, and third, Shirley Wilson.
Birds and flowers. First place, Barbara Yowell; second, Jennifer Wideman, and third, Vera Farabaugh.
Animals. First place, Vera Farabaugh; second, Jennifer Wideman, and third, Shirley Wilson.
Scenes. First place, Vera Farabaugh, and second, Barbara Yowell.
Gold/luster. First place, Vera Farabaugh, and second, Barbara Yowell.
Porcelain figurine. First place, Barbara Yowell; second, Shirley Wilson, and third, Jennifer Wideman.
Christmas ornament. First place, Vera Farabaugh; second, Barbara Yowell, and third, Shirley Wilson.
Doll. First place, Jean Roberts; second, Ruth Metzger, and third, Crystal Douglas.
Patriotic design. First place, Vera Farabaugh.
Other painting. First place, Shirley Wilson; second, Barbara Yowell, and third, Vera Farabaugh.
China Painting
Youth Ceramics/China/Pottery
Pottery item. First place, Lauren Hadley; second, Susan Johnston, and third, Jerry Altman.
Ceramic item, glazed. Second place, Shyla Urban.
Ceramic item, stained. First place, Rebecca Matthews; second, Daniel Hays, and third, Amber Jeans.
Ceramics/China/Pottery (Age 65 and Older)
China painting item. First place, Barbara Yowell, and second, Shirley Wilson.
Ceramic item, glazed. Second place, Opal Clonts.
Ceramic item, stained. First place, James Turner; second, Sarah Turner, and third, Opal Clonts.
Best of Show Ceramics/China/Pottery. First place, Jean Latimer; second, James Turner, and third, Jennifer Sentel.
Best of Show China Painting/Pottery. Vera Farabaugh.
Clothing and Accessories
Children's Clothing
Girls dress (age 1-1/2 to 6). First place, Alcina Grell; second, Kathleen Otto, and third, Wendy Logan.
Girls dress (age 7-12). First place, Wendy Logan.
Childs pants or slacks. First place, Alcina Grell.
Girls blouse. First place, Alcina Grell.
Childs teeshirt, decorated. First place, Sandra Blanton.
Play clothes. First place, Alcina Grell, and second, Sandra Blanton.
Girls jumper and top. First place, Alcina Grell.
Childs clothing, other. First place, Kathleen Otto; second, Erin Cochran, and third, Alcina Grell.
Adult and Teen Clothing
Blouse. First place, Jean Skelton.
Street dress, woven fabric. First place, Kay Lynn Pendleton.
Sleepwear. First place, Alcina Grell.
Denim or chambray item. Second place, Jenny Kelly.
Skirt. First place, Jean Skelton, and second, Wilma Herren.
Coat/jacket, outerwear. First place, Donna Johnson; second, Donna Phillips, and third, Sondra Ailey.
Vest. First place, Jean Skelton; second, Sandra Blanton, and third, Alcina Grell.
Decorated sweatshirt. First place, Vicki Cordell; second, Irene Smyth, and third, Deborah Dunagan.
Dress suitable for prom. First place, Lea Barton.
Patriotic design item. First place, Earlene Rohrs.
Adult clothing, other. First place, Donna Phillips; second, Sandra Blanton, and third, Christina Collins.
Youth Clothing Division (Under 18)
Pants/shorts. First place, Whitney Engle.
Other. First place, Morganne Hiatt.
Best of Show Clothing and Accessories. Donna Johnson.
Crochet, Knitting, Needlework, Linens and Rugs
Crochet/Knitting (0-18 months)
Baby afghan. First place, Cindy Stevens; second, Jenny Pollman, and third, Dottie Kiszkil.
Infant item, other. First place, Esther Bahn, and second, Cindy Stevens.
Crochet
Tablecloth. First place, Alcina Grell.
Afghan, granny square. First place, Carolyn Kennedy, and second, Bonnie Blankenship.
Afghan, ripple stitch. First place, Bertha Barker.
Afghan, Navajo. First place, Cindy Stevens.
Afghan, other. First place, Stacy McLain; second, Alcina Grell, and third, Jenny Pollman.
Collar. First place, Serena Bookout.
Scarf or doily. First place, Alcina Grell; second, Kay Lynn Pendleton, and third, Jenny Pollman.
Hot dish mat or potholder. First place, Dottie Kiszkil; second, Cindy Wigley, and third, Bertha Barker.
Small household item. First place, Alcina Grell; second, Irene Smyth, and third, Cindy Wigley.
Doll with crocheted clothing. First place, Kay Neuerbury; second, Serena Bookout, and third, Idella Tilley.
Crochet filet. First place, Alcina Grell, and second, Kay Lynn Pendleton.
Crochet item, other. First place, Elta Beall; second, Esther Bontz, and third, Dottie Kiszkil.
Knitting
Machine knit, article clothing for adult. First place, Velma Mitchell, and second, Jean McBride.
Machine knit, article clothing for youth. First place, Velma Mitchell, and second, Jean McBride.
Machine knit vest. First place, Velma Mitchell, and second, Jean McBride.
Machine knit cardigan. First place, Jean McBride, and second, Velma Mitchell.
Other. First place, Velma Mitchell.
Best of Show Crochet/Knitting. Velma Mitchell.
Needlework
Needlepoint item, tent stitch. First place, Hazel Anderson; second, LeEllen Gales, and third, Michiel Landers.
Embroidery item, candlewicking. First place, Opal Clonts.
Embroidery, floss. First place, LeEllen Gales; second, Katherine Rohrs, and third, Loretta Rawdon.
Embroidery, crewel. First place, Eddie Jean Cannon, and second, Lisa Hopkins.
Counted cross stitch wall hanging, less than 36 inch. First place, Debbie Winterrowd; second, Stacy McLain, and third, LeEllen Gales.
Counted cross stitch wall hanging, 36 inch or larger. First place, LeEllen Gales; second, Anita Gard, and third, Ladonna Craig.
Counted cross stitch item. First place, Naomi Humble; second, Donita Hicks, and third, Sherry Mayer.
Plastic canvas item. First place, Mary Flewelling; second, Idella Tilley, and third, Wayne Stevens.
Other needlework. First place, Helen Meloy; second, Mary Black, and third, Michiel Landers.
Best of Show Needlework. LeEllen Gales.
Linens
Two placemats. First place, Alcina Grell.
Hotdish mat or pot holder, fabric. First place, Alcina Grell, and second, Floy Rodebaugh.
Pillowcase, other. Sandra Blanton.
Tea towel, embroidered. First place, Alcina Grell.
Other linens. First place, Opal Clonts.
Youth Crochet/Knitting/Needlework (Under 18)
Counted cross stitch item. First place, Laura Hoy.
Crochet/Knitting/Needlework/Linens (Over 65)
Afghan, crochet. First place, Zioda Congram; second, Donna Johnson, and third, Mary Pledger.
Pot holder or hot dish. First place, Ray Wigley; second, Floy Rodebaugh, and third, Idella Tilley.
Tablecloth. First place, Carolyn Kennedy; second, Lillie Simunek, and third, Albua Logan.
Apron. First place, Jean Skelton; second, Floy Rodebaugh, and third, Alcina Grell.
Pillow. First place, Gertrude Mayfield; second, Floy Rodebaugh, and third, Idella Tilley.
Pillowcase, embroidered. First place, Katherine Rohrs; second, Opal Clonts, and third, Floy Rodebaugh.
Embroidered article. First place, Floy Rodebaugh.
Knit article. Second place, Jean Skelton.
Crochet article. First place, Cindy Wigley; second, Floy Rodebaugh, and third, Lillie Simunek.
Patriotic item. Second place, Idella Tilley.
Other item. First place, Opal Clonts, and third, Lillie Simunek.
Best of Show Over 65. Carolyn Kennedy.
Rugs
Hooked. First place, Eddie Jean Cannon.
Other rug. First place, Mary Pledger, and second, Irene Smyth.
Best of Show Needlework, Linens. Zioda Congram.
Furniture
Refinished. First place, Terri Pearcy.
Reupholstered. First place, Laura Hoy.
Best of Show Furniture. Laura Hoy.
Quilting
Quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted. First place, Emma Lou Chambers.
Quilt, machine applique. First place, Gertrude Mayfield.
Quilt, machine quilted. First place, Cheryl Pritchett; second, Donna Johnson, and third, Sue Roy.
Quilt, embroidered. First place, Katherine Rohrs, and second, Gertrude Mayfield.
Quilt, pieced and appliqued. First place, Marlene Fuller.
Quilt, from knit fabric pieces. First place, Catherine Veal.
Quilt, cross stitch. First place, Kathleen Johnson; second, Linda Tucker, and third, Marlene Fuller.
Quilt, other. First place, Linda Tucker; second, Katherine Whitman, and third, Barbara Shoemaker.
Comforter, tied. First place, Michiel Landers; second, Floy Rodebaugh, and third, Eula Rheam.
Quilted top pillow/quillow. First place, Donna Johnson, and second, Whitney Brittain.
Quilt top, any pattern. First place, Linda Tucker, and third, Hallie Jones.
Miniature quilt. First place, Sue Roy.
Quilting item, other. First place, Loretta Rawdon, and third, Violet Hise.
Special Quilting Awards
Crib quilt, quilted. First place, Alcina Grell; second, Gertrude Mayfield, and third, Donna Johnson.
Quilt, machine pieced, hand quilted, full size or larger. First place, Laurzell Holmes; second, Debbie McDonald, and third, Kathleen Johnson.
Appliqued quilt made by more than one person. First place, Cheryl Pritchett.
Pieced quilt made by more than one person. First place, Cheryl Pritchett, and second, Gertrude Mayfield.
Quilting (Over 65)
Quilt. First place, Violet Hise, and second, Shirley Paige.
Quilt top. First place, Hallie Jones; second, Kathleen Johnson, and third, Bertha Barker.
Best of Quilt Show Awards
Best Machine Quilted Quilt. Marlene Fuller.
Best of Show. Laurzell Holmes.
Youth Quilting Division
Quilt, hand or machine quilted. First place, Emily Lewis, and second, Chassie McMillin.
Best of Show, Crib Size or Larger. Emily Lewis.
Amateur Photography
Adult Division
8x10 Black & White or Toned Prints
Portrait. First place, Dean Pearcy.
Animals. First place, Betty Ramey.
Still life. First place, Betty Ramey.
Unclassified. First place, Betty Ramey.
8x10 Color Prints
Portrait. First place, Betty Ramey; second, Earleine Harmon, and third, Sandra Blanton.
Animals. First place, Eileen Carriger; second, Leslie Harvey, and third, Judy Austin.
Scenic. First place, Ken Luttrell; second, Sondra Ailey, and third, Eileen Carriger.
Unclassified. First place, C.M. Hullet; second, Mary Bachman, and third, Alden Ailey.
3x5 Snapshots Black and White
General. First place, Erin Cochran.
3x5 Snapshots Color
Figure. First place, Mary Bachman, and second, Sondra Ailey.
Animal. First place, Mary Bachman; second, Leslie Harvey, and third, Eileen Carriger.
General. First place, Betty Ramey; second, Lyn Hudson, and third, Leslie Harvey.
Snapshots 5x7
Figure. First place, Larry Osborn; second, Betty Ramey, and third, Erin Cochran.
Animal. First place, Mary Bachman, and second, Eileen Carriger.
General. First place, Eileen Carriger; second, Mary Bachman, and third, Brenda Luttrell.
Other size, on mat. First place, Mary Bachman; second, Debbie LaBlue, and third, Mary Shields.
Adult Best of Show. Ken Luttrell.
Youth Division
Color Prints
Animals. First place, Daniel Nays, and second, Paige Grell.
Still life. First place, Sarah Bower.
Scenic. First place, Amanda Ray.
Unclassified. First place, Amanda Ray, and second, Daniel Ray.
Youth Best of Show. Amanda Ray.
Woodcarving/Woodworking
Adult Division
Power Carving
In the round. First place, Darrell Dorman; second, Richard Pennington, and third, Ron Widener.
Woodworking
Furniture, new construction. First place, Darrell Dorman; second, Paul Welsh, and third, Brittany Parr.
Accessories, quilt rack, wall shelves, etc. First place, David Muret; second, Donald Holmes, and third, Charlie Steichen.
Best of Show. David Muret.
Youth Woodworking
Furniture, new construction. First place, Matt DeWitt, and second, Dereck Bryant.
Accessories, quilt rack, wall shelves, etc. First place, Kyle Muret.
Youth Best of Show. Matt DeWitt.
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TONKAWA - A week of work and a lot of rock have put a halt to another situation where creek erosion threatened a county road west of here.
With federal grant money and county labor, a project team moved some 3,500 tons of rip-rap and smaller rock to halt the steady wear on a bend of Deer Creek.
Soil conservation technician Steve Cink, who works with the Kay County Conservation District in Newkirk, said the emergency measure was needed because erosion had already reached the roadway, which is the rural extension of Tonkawa's North Avenue approximately a mile west of Interstate 35.
Soil conservationist Dick Zetterberg said such emergency watershed protection grants are helpful and can be used to stabilize a creekbank when erosion threatens to destroy a public facility, such as a road.
In the case of the rural North Avenue, dirt from the vertical banks on the outer bend of Deer Creek was sloughing off into the creek and and the banks were already touching the roadway.
So the crews first worked to slope back the steep bluffs to provide a stable area for the riprap.
County commissioner Rex Purdy, who supplied men and equipment for the project, estimates the fortified creekbank "should last from now on."
The Deer Creek project was a joint project between the Kay County Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Kay County.
Tony Arkeketa will present "Traditional Native American Song and Dance" Monday at noon at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House.
The program is the third in a series of "medicine bag" lunches and dinners scheduled to coincide with the annual "Celebration of Native America" and the Standing Bear Powwow to be held Sept. 26-27.
Arkeketa will discuss the place of the songs and music in Native American tradition and the importance of the drum. In addition, a short video, "Songs of the Indian Territory," will be shown which includes Arkeketa in one of its segments.
A Ponca/Otoe-Missouri, Arkeketa has lived in the area for more than 43 years. During that time he has seen many changes.
"There has been a lot of change. Our culture is changing, music in changing, nothing remains static." says Arkeketa. "We say we do things the old way, but we really don't - our culture is evolving."
According to Arkeketa, many of the old songs, the stories set to music, have been lost. "Many great singers of other tribes went to the grave with their songs." he says. These songs, the history they recorded and the stories they tell will never be recovered.
It is this continuing loss of songs and history that has motivated Arkeketa to continue to learn the old songs of many tribes, seeking out singers all over the country at powwows. In this way he is helping preserve the traditions of all Native Americans.
The remaining presentations in the "medicine bag" series are dinner programs, including "Native American Music," to be presented Sept. 18 and "A Tradition of Stories," on Sept. 25.
The current series of lunch and dinner programs will run through the last week in September. Lunch hour events will be held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street from noon to 1 p.m. and dinner events will be held at the Standing Bear Native American Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch or dinner, and Pioneer Bank and Trust Co., will provide the drinks. At the evening programs, guests are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
The series is co-sponsored by the Pioneer Bank and Trust Co., the Ponca City Native American Foundation Inc., and Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
An elegant fashion show is planned at the Ponca City Cultural Center as a part of the Heritage Day Festival and fashions from the vintage collections of Scottie Eatherly and Patti Evans will be featured.
Models for the event will be Alison Arrington, Rayma Brewer, Anna Heagy, Kari Keating, Marge Sevier, Julie Wittmer, Keri Boyd and Connie Parker.
Included in the fashions of yesteryear will be bathing suits, hats, evening gowns of elegant lace, hats, tea dresses with matching parasols, hats, beaded bags and purses, jewelry, hats, nightclothes, funeral hats and veils, laces, satins and beaded dresses.
Other events of interest at the Cultural Center will be presented throughout the day at the Center. Activities and exhibits will be located inside, on the porches, patio, and in the front, back and side yard areas.
In addition to the vintage fashion show, inside activities will include tours or hostesses to talk about the various museum areas, music by the Ponca City Federated Music Club; and the Pioneer Genealogy Club in the library with E.W. Marland's genealogy and information for beginner and computer genealogists.
On the porches, the Valley View Homemakers Club will be quilting a "Road to Oklahoma" quilt and artist Robert Hardee will be present to autograph copies of his award winning painting of the Ponca City Cultural Center and other paintings.
In other areas, old fashioned apple pie, ice cream and a drink will be served for $2.75; June and Ben Mead and local croquet players will be demonstrating the old game on the front lawn; Everett Van Hoesen will offer carriage rides on the west side of the Center; and various booths with offerings of history books, herbs, plant cuttings, and other items will be in place on the back lawn.
Jim Robins and his mountain men group will erect tipi's on the back lawn with early campsight activities; Danny Head's covered wagons and vintage vehicles by Gibson and Hanks are to be on exhibit. Kirk Nesbit will bring his Model-T Truck and also perform rope making demonstrations; and the Civil War reinactors will perform on the east lawn of the Cultural Center.
Special music for the event will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the patio with Leslie Rardin's "100 Years of Broadway," a musical review of favorite songs performed by several high school students.
At noon, the Wheatheart Sweet Adelines will entertain, singing several old favorites in four-part harmony and at 2 p.m. Dr. Sally Downey will perform a review of country singer Patsy Cline and other selections. Other entertainment is also planned.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc.
NEWKIRK - Kay County Assessor Tresa Engle is back from computer school in Tulsa to implement several new laws that affect county taxpayers.
Most of the new changes "definitely benefit the taxpayer," Engle said, such as legislature's decision that anyone who filed for the senior valuation freeze in 1997 will not have to reapply annually.
"We want to notify everyone who filed for (the freeze) that they now do not have to reapply annually. If their income ever exceeds the $25,000 income limit, they are to notify the assessor," she said. House Bill 2071 amends several sections of Title 68.
House Bill 1898 adds language to the statute which specifically allows parent or parents full homestead exemption if the parents reside on and own the homestead in joint tenancy with one or more of their children - whether parents are residing together or separated - provided the joint tenancy instrument is recorded in the county clerk's office.
And House Bill 1807 creates a citizens' task force on taxation. "We very likely will have additional suggestions for our lawmakers' consideration," Engle said.
The assessor said the annual school was "one of the best and busiest schools yet," with specialized classes in computerized mapping, field appraisals and "hands-on" computer training for the CAMA appraisal software, which will be the state-mandated system across Oklahoma in 1999.
Engle said people with questions can call her office at 405-362-2565.
Several Ponca Tribal Language classes are being offered for the fall semester and interested students may now enroll. Classes include Beginning Ponca, Beginning Ponca Grammer, Conversational Ponca, Ponca Heduska Singing and Traditional Ponca Church Hymns.
The classes will be taught by Louis Headman, who will supply more information and class location for interested students upon request. Headman can be contacted at 763-0120 between the hours of 8-10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Headman also said that college credit for some of the language classes is available through state colleges.
Classes for Beginning Ponca will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Students in this class will learn the Ponca alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, simple sentences, and discuss some tribal history and culture. Beginning students will interact with other students to enhance word usage.
Beginning Ponca Grammer students will meet on Mondays at 7 p.m. Students in this class should have completed the beginning course. Others who have previous knowledge of the language are also encouraged to attend this class. Students will learn to identify parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, verbs, etc. Students will conjugate verbs in simple sentence structure.
The classes in Conversational Ponca will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. and will be of interest to students who already know the language. Story telling and practical application of speaking skills will be part of the classroom exercise in addition to discussions on tribal history and culture.
Ponca Heduska Singing classes, to be held Fridays at 7 p.m., are designed for students who have a special interest in Ponca songs. These songs are commonly sung at all powwows. Students will learn word pronunciation and meaning of each song. In addition to the Heduska songs, students will also learn songs of the Soldier Dance, Women's Victory Dance (Scalp Dance), Wolf songs, family songs, and slow songs (Way-wa-Che and E-ga-dee Zay).
On Sunday afternoons, a class in Traditional and Translated Ponca Church Hymns will be taught beginning at 3 p.m. These church hymns were composed by early Ponca Indian Christian men and women. The songs are uniquely church oriented and include songs for praise and worship, as well as songs for invitation to Christian discipleship. Students will learn words and interpretation of songs, and well as singing style.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is gearing up for its first volunteer orientation session for the fall. The session is scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Irene Ackerson, director of Volunteer Services, recently noted that SJRMC has a need for dedicated volunteers and hopes people of all ages will consider donating a portion of their time to the medical center. "Volunteer service at SJRMC offers individuals the opportunity to be of help to medical center staff, patients and visitors in a variety of ways," said Ackerson. "It also brings a great deal of personal satisfaction to each volunteer."
Volunteer service is available for those requesting flexible hours or regular weekly morning, afternoon or evening shifts.
The Sept. 18 orientation session will include discussions and training on hospital safety, the mission of SJRMC and volunteer services information. The training is required of all medical center volunteers. Future orientation sessions are scheduled throughout the year to provide this training.
If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the upcoming orientation session, contact Irene Ackerson at (405) 765-0508 for further information.
Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
Tuesday - French toast and syrup or cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
Wednesday - Cereal or cinnamon bagel or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
Thursday - Breakfast combo bar or honey bun or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Friday - Honey bun or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Cheese enchilada or hamburger on a bun, french fries, mexican corn, cookie or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Barbecue pork ribs with hot roll or mini corn dogs, whipped potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, blueberry crisp or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet place, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Fiesta burrito or macaroni and cheese with hot roll, mexican beans, rice crispy treats, sunflower seeds or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
Thursday - Steak sandwich or bread sticks with cheese, french fried wedges, green salad, rainbow cake or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
Friday - Fried chicken with hot roll or chili dog on a bun, blueberry jello, mashed potatoes and gravy, graham crackers, sunflower seeds or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid-High
Breakfast
Monday - Breakfast burrito or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Tuesday - Waffles and syrup or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Wednesday - Sausage and gravy biscuits or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Thursday - Cheery turnovers or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Friday - Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
Middle School and Mid-High
Lunch
Available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Middle School are Domino's, Taco Bell burritos and Hardees. On Tuesday and Thursday, the school offers Domino's and Taco Bell burritos. Available at the Mid-High on Monday, Wednesday and Friday are Domino's, Taco Bell burritos and Subway Sandwiches. On Tuesday and Thursday are Domino's, Taco Bell burritos and Hardees.
Monday - Cheese enchiladas, mexican corn, chopped tomatoes, grapes, chocolate bear grahams or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Barbecue ribs with hot rolls, whipped potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, blueberry crisp or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Macaroni and cheese with hot bread, scalloped potatoes, rice crispy treats, cherry bars or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or taco bar, juice and milk.
Thursday - Steak with hot rolls, cheese potato wedges, green salad, white cake or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.
Friday - Fried chicken with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, Rocky Road pudding, graham crackers or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet place or pasta and potato bar, juice and milk.
High School Lunch
Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a Pasta Bar, Baked Potato Bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn, Taco Bell burritos, Hardees and Subway.
All American
Monday - Salisbury steak with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, green salad, seasonal fruits.
Tuesday - Burrito with chili, tossed salad, jello, corn, seasonal fruit.
Wednesday - Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, seasonal fruit.
Thursday - Chicken strips with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit.
Friday - Beef ravioli with hot roll, mixed vegetables, veggie dippers, seasonal fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Friday - Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit.
McCord Elementary
Breakfast
Monday - French toast sticks, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk.
Thursday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.
Friday - Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk.
Lunch
Monday - Crispy chicken sandwich, lettuce, french fries, dill spear, chocolate cake, pears and milk.
Tuesday - Submarine sandwich, tator wedges, carrot sticks, applesauce, cookie and milk.
Wednesday - Soft tacos, refried beans, corn, pineapple chunks, pudding and milk.
Thursday - Meat and cheese nachos, green beans, mixed fruit, cinnamon rolls and milk.
Friday - Fish, hashbrowns, mixed vegetables, sliced peaches, cornbread and milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
The cafeteria will be open to the public on Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. This week the menu will feature choice items from the chef.
Mid-High
Sept. 15
Eighth grade red football will play in Derby starting at 4 p.m.
Open house for the Mid-High will start at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 16
Eighth grade blue football will play at home starting at 4 p.m.
Ninth grade volleyball team will travel to Enid with the game time announced later.
Sept. 18
Eighth and ninth grade blue football will be played at Sullins Stadium starting at 5 and 6:30 p.m.
The cross country team will travel to Stillwater.
Po-Hi
Sept. 15
Ponca City High School FLC magazine sale will be held all day Monday through Wednesday in room 307.
Junior varsity football team will play Edmond North starting at 6 p.m.
Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra will be held in room F105 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Student council meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Howell Auditorium.
Sept. 16
Junior varsity and varsity softball teams will travel to Bartlesville with the game starting at 5 p.m.
Junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams will travel to Enid with the time announced later.
Back-to-School night at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 17
Bloodborne pathogen and sexual harassment training class will be held in the cafeteria at 3:45 p.m.
Junior varsity volleyball tournament will be held in Norman.
Sept. 18
Reading Assessment Test will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Cross country will travel to Stillwater.
Junior varsity and varsity softball will play in Broken Arrow starting at 4:30 p.m.
Pep rally and street dance will be held downtown starting at 7 p.m.
Sept. 19
Representative from TCU will be in room 210 at 1 p.m.
Junior varsity volleyball tournament will be held in Jenks at 3:30 p.m.
A Dynamiter reunion will take place at 6:45 p.m. at Sullins Stadium.
Varsity football team will take on Tulsa Memorial at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 20
Junior varsity volleyball tournament will be held in Glenpool at 8:30 a.m.
Varsity volleyball tournament will be held at 8:30 a.m. in Jenks.
Class of 1952 will tour the high school at 9 a.m.
Varsity softball team will play Yukon and Tonkawa here at 11 a.m.
Regional Cheer Competition will be held with the time and place announced later.
Sept. 21
Building dedication will be held at the new MSB building at Po-Hi starting at 3:30 p.m.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Magician Jim Smithson and the juggling team "Darn Good, and Funny" will be performing and teaching magic and juggling in Ponca City Saturday at the Poncan Theatre.
Smithson and the juggling team will present two magic and juggling workshops at 10:30 and 11:40 p.m. and will provide a full performance later that afternoon at 2:30-4 p.m.
Smithson has been performing professionally since 1976. He entertains regularly in many major cities across the United States such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, Boston, and other major resort areas.
His magic act has received numerous awards, both in the business world and among his fellow magicians
"Darn Good, and Funny" gained their professional status through 16 years of performances as a team. Their accomplishments include touring Holland, repeated visits to Japan, and numerous performances from New York to California and "just about every festival the local area has to offer," says a spokesman for the group.
In 1990 they entered the International Juggler's Association National Championship and walked away with first place and worldwide recognition.
The classes and the performances are both free to the public courtesy of the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Council, and Conoco Inc.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
"Ride the Lightning," author, Robert H. Mitchell will be in Ponca City Monday to sign copies of his new novel based on the June 27, 1973 McAlester Prison riot. He will be at Brace Books and More from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to greet readers, autograph copies of his book and answer questions.
The title of the book "Ride the Lightning," is an expression used in the book by the executioner who pulls the switch for the last Oklahoma execution in the electric chair.
Although the executioner does not see the results of his 'work' he can hear the electricity moving, and the author gives him this grim comment: "Ride the lightning, boy, ride the lightning!" It is one of the many hair-raising and apprehensive moments riveted in this novel - a first for Mitchell.
A review in the Tulsa World describes the new book as "loosely inspired by, and partly based on, the 1973 Oklahoma State Penitentiary riot, this is a potboiler ...
"It is part-conspiracy, part suspense adventure starring fictitious characters that any Oklahoman who follows crime and politics will recognize.
"It is a combination of two thriller staples; the prison riot story and the political-intrigue-in-the-corridors-of-power tale, with both strands improbably intersecting."
The plot starts boiling when an overcrowded Oklahoma prison explodes in protest and state officials are taken as hostages. Inmates run amuck in an orgy of violence. Meanwhile, and the principal in the story, a criminal mastermind, uses the chaos to cover his escape.
According to Norris, the novel concludes with a body count larger than the final scene of "Hamlet" and the slain include several thinly-veiled characters obviously based on some of Oklahoma's most notorious criminals and prominent politicians.
Norris closes his review by writing, "It is the biggest spray of gore since the last Oliver Stone movie ... in other words, a happy ending."
Author Robert H. Mitchell, a native of Seminole now living in Oklahoma City, once served as chairman of Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board and in 1975 became chief legal counsel to Governor David Boren.
From his amazing store of knowledge about politics, the judicial system, and his fascinating and disturbing experiences behind barbed wire and electric fences, Mitchell was compelled to write "Ride the Lightning," his first novel.
He currently lives in Oklahoma City and practices law in his own firm. Mitchell is also working on a second book.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Elizabeth Long, author of the "hot" new Galde Press release "Songs Unsung," will be at Hastings Books, Music and Video Store, Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to autograph her new book.
"'Songs Unsung' is the true story of Elizabeth Long, a part-Cherokee woman who escaped decades of self-destructive behavior, abusive relationships, and sordid surroundings to move past her pain and gain an understanding of her experience," say Galde publishers.
The book speaks of a life dominated by alcohol, casual sex, drugs, suicide, and violence, where the only way out was up. How Elizabeth achieved that self-made miracle is the theme of "Songs Unsung."
As a small girl, growing up on the infamous Caddo Street in Ardmore, Young Libby watched her mother bash her stepfather in the head with a rock; knew poverty on a daily basis and suffered sexual abuse from her mother's boyfriends. She learned to live on a street credited in "Ripley's Believe it or Not" as the street with more killings per block than any other.
When she grew up, things didn't get any better. Her first three marriages were disastrous; one husband was murdered, two were drug addicts; one committed suicide and one committed murder. The family portraits were usually taken at the state prison. Two daughters attempted suicide and one son died of SIDS.
"Songs Unsung" reveals the patterns of a dysfunctional family, uncovering the ultimate damage of silence and denial. "I saw a world of silent people tangled up in pain, fear, and grief." she writes.
Through a life-story filled with sorrow, Elizabeth Long has triumphed with one realization: "We can change our circumstances, our behavior, and our emotional state."
The Galvin, Okla., native, now holds a master's degree in psychology and is a member of the Ardmore Karate Club, Texas Sky Diving School and is an avid motorcycle rider and racer. She is married to her fourth husband, Terry, an artist and craftsman.
Libby Long is available for interviews, criminology seminars, lectures and personal appearances.
"Songs Unsung" is not for the squeamish and contains graphic language. The accounts of family violence are intended to be cathartic. But her story also uncovers the ties that bind the abused to the abusers. It reinforces the studies that prove violence is repeated in cycles through the generations.
"Songs Unsung" shows the tender side of the most callous individual and the longing for love in all of us. It is one woman's uncompromising effort to reconcile the past and direct the future. It is also an incredible example of personal triumph and responsibility.
The softcover book sells for $16.95.
NEWKIRK - The Kay County treasurer's office is now preparing for the county's Oct. 6 tax sale.
Treasurer Pat Schieber said the sale is only a tax lien sale of taxes, usually for the current year, which have not been paid.
She explained that a person who picks up a certificate at this sale is only paying the taxes on a piece of property, creating a lien. The person would have no right to the property at that point, but providing they had kept the taxes paid, tax deed procedures could be started two years after that October sale.
The owner or mortgage holder would have the right to redeem the property for two years from the original October sale or until the tax deed was issued, and the individual with the lien would receive the money back with interest.
Schieber's office was busy this summer updating the office computer system, which will be up and running for the tax season.
The new computerization will make the office more efficient and will benefit the taxpayers, she said.
People with questions can contact the treasurer's office at 405-362-2523.
The American dream has long included owning a home, but buying a home can be confusing.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. Christian radio KLVV 88.7 FM is inviting a mortgage broker to answer questions off the air. Eric Zanotelli from Mortgage Source Inc. in Stillwater will be able to answer questions regarding the use of home equity, creative financing for the purchase of a home, and general home financing.
The phone number for questions will be (405) 767-1400. This free service is provided as a public service of Christian Radio KLVV 88.7 FM, a listener-supported radio station which broadcasts to Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas.
A meeting of the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is scheduled for Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 320 South "A" Street in Arkansas City.
Mike Trollman of the Cowley County Mental Health facility will speak to the group on "Depression and M.S."
For more information contact Dody at 442-0339 or Linda at 442-8295.
The United Methodist Men of St. Paul's are hosting a coed golf scramble on Sunday, Oct. 5 at Lew Wentz Golf Course.
Designed for golfers and non-golfers alike, the evenly matched groups will play best ball format. Tee times begin at 12:45 p.m. Sign up is through the church office at Hartford and Pecan, telephone 765-7512.
Green fees are $13, optional carts $8, optional T-shirts $9. A Pizza Buffet at Pizza Hut is $5 following the round.
Registration is open through Wednesday, Sept. 24.
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Albright United Methodist Church, in the basement, to hear Brenda Kirtchenbauer, Occupational Therapist with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Kirtchenbauer will be speaking particularly about energy saving techniques, sharing information about equipment to be used to save energy amd make life easier for those with limited energy.
A question and answer period will follow her talk, according to Beth
Wright, spokesperson for the group.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Teddy Eugene Fisher, resident of Blackwell, died Friday morning, Sept. 12, 1997, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 88.
The funeral will be Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997, at 2 p.m. in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell. The Rev. Bill Kalfas, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, Blackwell and the Rev. Dan Kennedy of the Wesleyan Church, Blackwell, will officiate. Burial will be in Blackwell Cemetery, Blackwell, under direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Casket bearers will be Rod Shupe, Terry LaBlue, Jim LaBlue, Jim LaBlue Jr., Dan LaBlue and Brent LaBlue.
Teddy Eugene Fisher was born on Aug. 11, 1909, in Braman, Okla., the son of Leonard and Amanda Mae (Winchell) Fisher. He grew up in Braman and attended Braman Public Schools. Following his schooling he began working for various farmers in the area and also delivered newspapers to the Braman residents.
He and Arzella Brickey were married Jan. 6, 1937, in Neosho, Mo., and settled there. He entered the United States Army on Jan. 25, 1943, and served stateside during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 5, 1943. Following his discharge from the Army he returned to Neosho and worked as a carpenter and cattle rancher. His wife preceded him in death in 1976, and in 1977 he moved to Blackwell, Okla., where he had resided since.
He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Blackwell, the Blackwell American Legion, and was a Mason in the Chikaskia Lodge No. 109.
Surviving are three sisters, Clara Shupe, Oleta Brown and Lillie Spaulding, all of Blackwell; three brothers, Claude Fisher of Harbor City, Calif., Earl Fisher of Winfield, Kan., and Leonard Fisher Jr. of Arkansas City, Kan.; also several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom Fisher.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Fisher's name to the First Church of the Nazarene Memorial Fund, Blackwell, OK 74631.
Eugene Stanley Brown Jr., resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 45.
Evening prayer service was to be held Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church, and the traditional Indian feast at noon on Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997, followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Ted Freeman, pastor, Ponca Indian Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was to follow in the Ponca Indian Cemetery under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Eugene Stanley Brown Jr. was born Aug. 18, 1952, in Ponca City, the son of Eugene Stanley Brown Sr. and Mava Roy Brown. He was a lifelong resident of the Ponca City area, receiving his education in White Eagle and Concho, then going on to the Chilocco Indian School. He had worked as a laborer since finishing school.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Angel (Mava) Reyes, and Mrs. Richard (Tonia) Corriveau, both of Anadarko; one son, Michael Joe Brown and his wife of Ponca City; seven brothers, Allen Blueback and Curtis Brown, both of Ponca City, Edward Brown of Billings, Lamont Brown II of Stillwater, Cody Brown of Nebraska, Phillip Brown Sr. of South Dakota, and Kenneth Brown Sr. of Ponca City; four sisters, Martha Cerre, Theresa Brown and Eugenia Brown, all of Ponca City, and Alice Warrior of Stillwater; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his grandparents, Ed Roy, Beulah Roy, Lamont Brown I, and Sadie No Ear Brown.
Casket bearers were Lamont Brown II, Allen Blueback, Cody Brown, Phillip Brown, Curtis Brown, Kenneth Brown Sr., Richard Corriveau, and Angel Reyes. Honorary bearers were William Daugomah, Harrison Daugomah, Charles Warrior, Fred Warrior, Joe Brown, and Lamont Brown.
BLACKWELL - Ina Mae Leslie, former resident of Blackwell, died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 11, 1997, in Bartlesville, Okla. She was 74.
Graveside service will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m., Sept. 15, 1997, in the Blackwell Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Ryser, First United Methodist Church, Blackwell, will officiate. Burial will be in Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Ina Mae Leslie was born on Sept. 29, 1922, in Cushing, Okla., the daughter of Jesse C. and Viola (Vesper) Lumly. She lived as a child in Cushing before moving to Blackwell in the early 1930s and attended Blackwell Public Schools, graduating in 1941.
She and Lee A. Leslie were married on Aug. 13, 1941, in Blackwell, and settled in Blackwell until 1947 when they moved to Bartlesville, where they had resided since. She worked for Cities Service Oil Co. from 1952 until 1972.
Ina Mae was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartlesville.
She is survived by her husband, Lee A. Leslie of the Bartlesville home; four sisters, Edith Courtney, Betty Zimmerman, Barbara Jean Wynn and Jo Ann Lumly, all of Blackwell; three brothers, Robert C. Lumly of Lemoore, Calif., Vernon Lee Lumly of Brentwood, Calif. and Earl Lumly of Wichita, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Gerald, Clifford and Raymond Lumly.
Memorials may be made in Mrs. Leslie's name to the Senior Citizens Nutrition Center in Bartlesville.
SHIDLER - Lorene Cooper, resident of Shidler, died Thursday night, Sept. 11, 1997, in St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa. She was 71.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997, in the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City, Okla., with the Rev. Gary Strang officiating. Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax, is in charge of arrangements. The body will lie in state at the Shidler Chapel until Monday morning.
Lorene Cooper was born April 20, 1926, in Webb City, Okla., the daughter of Columbus and Ora Hutsell She attended Webb City schools, and later worked as a waitress in several Shidler cafes, retiring in 1989.
Lorene was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Ponca City. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, her flower garden and cooking for her family.
She is survived by three sons, Albert E. (Butch) Cooper of Shidler, James Andrew (Andy) Cooper of Deer Field, Kan. and Curtis L. Cooper of Washington; two sisters, Doris Laughery of El Reno and Ruth Bennett of Shidler; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Beatrice McCeary.
The family will be at the Ruth Bennett home in Shidler.
TONKAWA - Paul Robert Slavens Sr., resident of Tonkawa, died Friday morning, Sept. 12, 1997, at his home in Tonkawa. He was 71.
Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997, in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Hunt of Tonkawa officiating. McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa, is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Robert Slavens Sr. was born Nov. 29, 1925, at Stillwater, the son of Clarence and Anna Belle (Barton) Slavens. He was raised and educated in Stillwater and later came first to Ponca City and then to Tonkawa in 1958. He was employed at Joe's Refrigeration in Tonkawa for 35 years as a sheet metal fabricator.
Mr. Slavens attended the Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons, Robert Slavens of Fort Smith, Ark., Thomas Slavens of Houston, Texas, Ronald Slavens of Ponca City, and Paul J. Slavens of Tonkawa; four brothers, Woodford Slavens of Stillwater, Fred Slavens of New Mexico, Lee Slavens of Cushing and John Slavens of Perry; also one sister, Mary Ringwall of Norman; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Kathryn Davis; one son, Michael Slavens; two brothers, Bud and Frank Slavens, and a sister, Pauline McGuire.
Monday
Ina Mae Leslie - former resident of Blackwell, graveside service
at 2 p.m. in Blackwell Cemetery under direction of Roberts & Son Funeral
Home, Blackwell. The Rev. Charles Ryser, pastor, Blackwell First United
Methodist Church, officiating.
NEWS BRIEFS
Burglary - At 7:05 a.m. Friday it was reported to police that a business in the 800 block of East Prospect Avenue was burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Burglary - Police received a call at 7:41 a.m. from a person reporting several storage units burglarized in the 300 block of North Union Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Theft - A resident in the 2300 block of Glenmore Place called police at 1:38 p.m. Friday to report a stolen cellular phone. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Stolen Cans - Police received a call from a resident in the 1700 block of Cedar Lane reporting several trash cans were stolen from the alley.
Arrest - A 40-year-old woman was arrested at 2:14 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of North Union Street for driving under suspension.
Arrest - Police arrested a 20-year-old man at 3:48 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of South Third Street on a Kay County warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Arrest - Police arrested a 43-year-old man in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 4:42 p.m. Friday for attempting to pass a forged prescription.
Citations Issued - At 6:02 p.m. Friday citations were issued in the 400 block of South Elm Street when two "vicious Rottweilers" were caught running loose in the neighborhood.
Stolen Card - A resident in the 2700 block of North Fifth Street called police at 7:11 p.m. Friday reporting a stolen credit card.
Stolen Bike - At 7:11 p.m. Friday a resident in the 100 block of South Osage Street reported a stolen bike.
Arrest - A 40-year-old man was arrested in the 1200 block of North Fifth Street at 6:41 p.m. Friday on a Kay County warrant.
Arrest - Police arrested a 31-year-old man at First Street and Highland Avenue at 8:09 p.m. Friday for driving under suspension.
Arrest - At 8:33 p.m. Friday a 28-year-old man was arrested at Edwards Avenue and Fourteenth Street on three Kay County warrants.
Arrest - Police arrested a 24-year-old man at 12:47 a.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, no insurance and defective equipment.
Arrest - A 33-year-old man was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Saturday at Broadway Avenue and Palm Street on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Arrest - At 1:20 a.m. Saturday police arrested a 24-year-old man at Sixth Street and Emporia Avenue on a Kay County warrant for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Water District to Meet - McCord Rural Water District No. 3 will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. at McCord School.
Child and Adult Care Program - Pioneer Technology Center's lab and preschool announce participation in the Child & Adult Care Food Program. Participants in attendance will be offered the same meals at no separate charge and with no participant because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The Child & Adult Care Food program is an equal opportunity program.
Mid-High Back-to-School - The staff and students of the Ponca City Mid-High School would like to invite parents to Back-to-School night Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ralph Lester Auditorium. This is an opportunity for parents to meet your student's teachers and obtain a brief overview of class content and procedures. The Criterion Reference Test scores from the 1996-97 school year will also be handed out.
High School Back-to-School - Ponca City High School will celebrate Back-to-School night on Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Howell Auditorium. Representatives from PTC will be in the library to meet with the parents of students who attend the Vo-tech. Also that night senior class parents may pick up your student's CRT test results in the Guidance Office, and junior class parents may pick up your student's IOWA test results in the Main Office. If these tests are not picked up within one week the school will send them home with your child.
School-to-Work Meeting - A District School-to-Work (STW) Committee will meet at 3:45 p.m. at the Administration Building to review site proposals. The Ponca City Public Schools are putting a structure in place to investigate STW.
OCU Luncheon - Questions about academics, financial aid, campus
life and other areas of interest will be answered at a counselors' luncheon
set for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Ponca City Country Club. All area high
school and junior college counselors and administrators are welcome, as
are any pastors and OCU trustees who wish to attend the free luncheon. Participants
will have the opportunity to meet a number of OCU staff members including
Keith Hackett, Vice-President of Admissions and Enrollment. For information
call (405) 521-5050.
LIFESTYLES
The Ponca City Area Branch of the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year in the home of Frances Thompson on Sept. 8. New officers for the year are Kathy Wimberley, president; Bobbie Motz, vice president; Frances Thompson, secretary/treasurer, and Katy Tucker, auditions chairman.
Kathy Wimberley gave a report on the state executive board meeting which she and Bobbie Motz, the state MTNA Foundation chair, attended on Aug. 23 in Harrah. She announced that the district convention will be Nov. 8 in Tulsa and the 1998 state convention will be May 29 and 30 in Oklahoma City at the Clarion Hotel.
Plans for the upcoming fall fun festival were discussed. Katy Tucker announced that the festival will be on Oct. 11 and there will be two piano judges from Stillwater and one vocal judge. The festival will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. Deadline for entries is Sept. 26.
Following the business meeting the members viewed a video lecture on piano technique.
Chapter 432 of American Association of Retired Persons met Sept 2 at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center on West Grand for the monthly meeting. Election of Officers was held for the 1998 year and the following people were elected: President, Dr. Ellis Oster; Vice-President, F. G. Williams; Secretary, Elmeta Kodesh; Treasurer, Lottie Etzel.
Guest speaker was V. Dan Brandt of Edmond. Brandt has held a number of positions in AARP in Oklahoma and spoke to the local chapter as the Director of Consumer Affairs for AARP in Oklahoma. A native of lowa, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Public Service and Masters in Public Administration. He was in the Air Force for 22 years and spent most of that time as Special Agent in the Air Force Office of Investigation. Upon retirement from the Air Force he spent 18 years as City Manager of three cities in Oklahoma.
The major part of Brandt's talk was on telemarketing fraud and how a good portion of it is directed against people who are retired. He related how members of AARP in Oklahoma helped the FBI in a "sting" operation to get a conviction on a group of people who had stolen over $75,000 from a widow. These people are in prison today. The following comments are from Brandt's talk which is also covered in the AARP Consumer Affairs Fact Sheet "Consumer Fraud :Telemarketing." According to Congress, Americans lose an estimated forty billion each year to the fraudulent sales of goods and services over the telephone. AARP found that 56% of likely victims on fraudlent telemarketers lists were over the age of fifty.
On any firm who offers something that is too good to be true call the National Fraud Information Center at 1-800-876-7060 and ask if there is any information on that company. Keep this number handy and use it the speaker said.
F. G. Williams stated he had information on the latest laws pertaining to Capital Gains, Estate Taxes, Health Insurance Deductions, Child Tax Credits, Education Breaks, Tax Increases, Pension Changes, lRA provisions. For those people interested in any one of these subjects they can ask for copies of the AARP Federal Economics Update.
Elmeta Kodesh mentioned that "Make a Difference Day" is coming up on Oct. 25. She pointed out many things Seniors can do that will involve their time and not their money.This will be covered in much more detail at the next meeting.
Chapter 432 will be working closely with the Fire Prevention Advisory Council a spokesperson said.
All potential members are invited to join AARP members at the next meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, Ponca City.
PEO Chapter EL will meet Sept. 17 at noon at Godfrey's Restaurant. Members are asked to make reservations with the hostesses: Moonyeen McGee, Jacque Hollar, or Lou Trout. The program is entitled "Traveling Women."
Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild members met Monday at Community Christian Church. There were 81 members, one new member and two guests present with Zoe Burge as greeter.
Hostesses for the day were Lavon Shepler, Betty Prillman, Colleen Miller, Beverly Carpenter and Marcelle Gosting. Stitch and Assist was held and Michiel Landers assisted several members with the block of the month called "Christmas Bow Tie."
Cindy Wilson, president, presided at the business session and Gloria Tucker, secretary, read the minutes and the Treasurer's report was given by Phyllis Clark. Linda Burg, vice president, reported that there will be a new PAQG challenge. It is to be a table runner for any season and in any size. All work on the piece must be done by the member submitting the challenge entry. The projects will be due at the Jan. 5 meeting.
Jean Buskirk, Fund raising chairman, reported that the McCord School Arts and Crafts Festival needs workers from the group. Elaine Hughes, librarian, reported on the current magazines in the guild library.
Cheryl Pritchett, pattern chairman, displayed the new blocks for the "Block of the Month." The next workshop will be "Polly's Pumpkin Patch" on Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Community Christian Church. Debbie Bacon will be in charge and reservations should be made with Shirley Hile, 762-3828.
Jerry Moore announced the OKC Quiltworks Challenge winners. First place went to Sandee Henderson, second to Tammy Hudnall and third to Cindy Wilson.
The program for the day was given by Mary Beth Haas who explained the topic "All The Math Any Quilter Ever Needs To Know." This was based on how to make various quilt shapes using the grid method.
The next meeting will be Oct. 6 at the church. The program will be "Sample a Sampler" with Debbie Bacon.
Volunteers are needed for the 17th Annual Oktoberfest set for Oct. 4 and 5 at the Marland Mansion grounds. Diane Beekman, chairman of volunteers, is needing people to work the gates, taking tickets on that weekend. Beekman can be reached at 765-2534.
For the second year the Oktoberfest, which benefits the Marland Estate Foundation, is being chaired by Stan Paynter. Paynter said that once again the entertainment line-up will be spectacular with something for all tastes and preference. Food will be the "best" with a broad selection to satisfy most appetites.
Members of the executive committee and the areas they chair include: Sheri Tapp, arts and crafts; Melanie Norris, food booths; Tom Spence and Candy Nicholson, children's entertainment; Kristi Suttles, publicity and advertising.
Also, Charles Miller, grounds, Craig Franseen, entertainment, Diane Beekman, volunteers, and Linda Pitzer, volunteers.
This year the YMCA Duck Derby race will be held on the grounds of the estate. Also there will be a drawing on Sunday afternoon for the 1927 Mercedes Benz.
Transportation will be provided for a shuttle and plenty of parking at the Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth and Grand.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Entries are already coming in from across the state and out-of-state for the Oklahoma State Barbecue and the Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-off. Slated for Saturday, the event is expected to draw top cooks from the southwest, announces Donna Morgan, chairman.
The event is staged at the Marland Mansion grounds and hosted by Professionals Today. The proceeds benefit Hospice.
Barbecue cooks will be competing for the Oklahoma Championship Barbecue title and prize money of $1,000, plus a $1,500 Kingfisher Kountry Kooker as well. Reserve champion will receive an ONG cooker and $500.
Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), the winning team of the Oklahoma title automatically earns invitations to other prestigious cook-offs across the nation including the Jack Daniels Cook-off in Kentucky. Prize money will be paid through sixth place. Those teams placing will receive specially designed ribbons.
Ruth Capshaw and Hiliary Cooley, Professional Today members, are chairmen of the prize committee.
Chili Cook-off
The chili cook-off portion of the event has been held for 11 years and is sanctioned by the CASI (Chili Association Society International). The chili teams will receive points toward being eligible for the world cook-off held in Terlingua. Texas. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, as well as ribbons. Chili cooks can not receive cash awards, according to CASI rules.
"People's Choice" awards will be determine by the tasting public in both barbecue and chili categories. And back by popular demand in the chili category will be "showmanship."
Last year's cook-off provided $10,000 for Hospice. These funds are raised from selling the public tasting kits, raffles, donations, beer and other concessions.
Added last year was a benefit dance. On Friday night, prior to the cook-off at the Marland Mansion grounds, there will be a dance at the Elk's Lodge, 1301 Bradley, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $5 per person and the band will be Poverty's Children. Bonnie Wetzel is entertainment chairman. Additionally there will be entertainment on stage most of Saturday.
Another part of the fund raiser is the public breakfast set from 7 to 9 a.m., at the boathouse. Nancy Frolich is chairman. Also doughnuts will be served near the gazebo area for the those attending the garage sale at Angela Hall that morning.
This year the Kiddy Korner, near the gazebo, will offer a variety of activities for youths. Amanda Howard is the chairman.
This year's cook-off attendees are encouraged to gather at Woodlands Christian Church, Hartford and Fourteenth, and ride the shuttle to Marland Mansion grounds, as parking will be limited on the grounds. Admission to the grounds is free. Tasting kits are $5. Tasting is slated from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Members of the Miriam Class of First Baptist Church met in the home of Fay and Red Johnson, #8 Woodlands for a salad luncheon and election of officers recently.
The meeting was opened with prayer, led by Audrey Rogers. Juanita Burger was a special guest.
Officers for the coming year are: Odell Watson, co-outreach leader; Ralphene Brown, group leader chairman; Ramona Minter, fellowship leader; Ruthellen Summers, secretary/treasurer; Emmie Lyall, assistant secretary; Dolores Rose, birthday cards; Emmie Lyall, flower chairman; Bea Perry, benevolent chairman; Vivian Davis, assistant benevolent chairman; Juanita Green, scrapbook; Audrey Rogers, newspaper reporter; Fran Smith and Fay Johnson, Year Book.
Group leaders are Marcene Young, Shirley Scott, Jane Schafers, Vivian Davis, Odell Watson and Ralphene Brown.
Regular class meetings are held the third Monday afternoon of the month, meeting in the Williamsburg Parlor of First Baptist Church. Members are urged to attend these meetings and bring a guest.
The Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will hold their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Marianne's Rentals for Special Events, 2701 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City.
A video will be shown of Lillian Cantor telling her life story of her deportation from Russia to Poland, of her escape to Germany, and her eventual arrival in the United States.
All interested persons are invited by Lillian Larwig, chapter president, to attend.
Members of Fanchon Chapter #53 of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic building. The group will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows:
Monday, Sept. 15: Hamburger with bun; oven fried potatoes; lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion; peanut butter cookie.
Tuesday, Sept. 16: Roast turkey with gravy; tossed salad; broccoli rice casserole; roll with butter; ice cream.
Wednesday, Sept. 17: Frito chili pie; tossed salad with tomato; frito chips; cinnamon roll with butter; chilled pineapple.
Thursday, Sept. 18: Creamed chicken; buttered mixed vegetables; Mexican coleslaw; biscuit with butter; chilled apricots or plums.
Friday, Sept. 19: Fish crispies with tartar sauce; macaroni and cheese; buttered carrots; cornbread with butter; fruit cup with citrus; cookie.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The refurbishing of the statue of George Marland, adopted son of E.W. Marland, is in the process of being done by Pryse Monument Company.
Florence Holland, niece-in-law of E.W. Marland, and her husband Gordon, are paying for the restoration of the Jo Davidson statue of George Marland. George and "Flo" were cousins. The grand piano located in the south salon of the Mansion was recently donated by the Hollands also. Mrs. Holland is a recent appointee to the Marland Estate Commission.
George's statue has been located in the garden west of the Marland Mansion marked by an "M" shaped hedge for Marland. Present at the time the statue was being removed from the garden to be transported to Pryse Monument was Larry Stephenson. He was there when the statue was placed on the pedestal in 1976, after being dug up in the yard of Helen Donahoe, where it had been buried for a quarter of a century. Stephenson was charter chairman of the Marland Estate Commission and is the present chairman.
Both the statue of E.W. Marland in the Centennial Plaza and the one of Lydie Marland in the Mansion have been restored by the monument company. George's statue will be returned to the Marland Mansion in time for the rededication of the 100th anniversary of Marland's birth on Nov. 19, 1897.
Manering Appointed
Also recently appointed to the Marland Estate Commission by the City Commission is Eldridge Manering, a retired Conocoan.
Manering and his wife, Maxine, have been active volunteers at the estate, she as a guide at the Mansion and he, as a volunteer at the Petroleum Museum located on the Mansion grounds. They are currently heading up the replica car giveaway which is being held as a fund raiser for the Marland Estate.
A graduate of OSU with a degree in engineering, Manering's 38 1/2 years with Conoco began as a laborer in the refinery. He moved to engineering and continued in the management of the Production and Exploration Department.
Manering has worked in several locations in the United States as well as in six foreign countries and at the time of his retirement he was vice president of operations in Egypt.
The wedding of Michelle Diane Thompson and Kris Thomas Hadley was an event of Aug. 23, 1997, in the First Baptist Church Chapel. The 4 p.m. double ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Larry Heslip of First Baptist Church and the Rev. J. C. Williams of Bradley, Ark., uncle of the bride.
Parents of the bride are Steve and Gwen Thompson of Chickasha. The bridegroom is the son of Lynn and Vian Hadley of Ponca City. Grandparents of the bride are Ed and Willie Johnson of Thomas, Patricia Thompson of Oklahoma City, and the late Fred Thompson. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Viola Farnam, Arthur and Maxine Hadley, all of Ponca City, and the late Virgil L. Farnam.
Mrs. Marcella Johnson, organist, played traditional prelude selections. The processional included "Rondeau" by Mouret and "Trumpet Voluntary" by Clarke. "The Wedding March" by Mendelssohn was the recessional. For the seating of the parents and grandparents Bryant Warren of Stillwater played "Larghetto" by Mozart on the euphonium, accompanied by Mrs. Johnson on the piano. Jennifer Hutchison of Oklahoma City sang "Love Remains" as the couple lit the unity candle.
The chapel was decorated with an arched brass candelabra tied with a large ivory floral embossed bow. Brass crescent shaped candelabra were accented with ivy. A matching brass candlestand held the unity candle and mother's candles. Alternating pews were marked with Navy satin bows and pearl streamers, each centered with a magnolia blossom.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a formal designer gown of white satin fashioned with a scalloped off the shoulder neckline and short sleeves. The bodice was embellished with lace embroidery, pearls and iridescents. Matching lace appliques were scattered over the gown and chapel length train and adorned the scalloped hemline. The bride wore a single strand of family pearls that belong to her Grandmother Johnson. The double tiered fingertip veil of illusion with ruffled edge was held in place by a spray of satin rosebuds and pearls. The bridal bouquet was a cascade of white roses and ivy highlighted with pearl sprays, white satin streamers, and antique cameo pin which had belonged to the bride's Great-Grandmother Casdorph, and a handmade handkerchief. The bride followed the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue.
Maids of honor were Erin Taylor of Tulsa and Karri Lee of Custer City, the bride's cousin. Bridesmaids were Nicki Kaseeska of Tulsa and Alison Richardson Coates of Farmington, N. M. They each were attired in long gowns of Navy blue floral embossed jacquard fabric. Single strands of pearls complemented the off-the-shoulder necklines. The attendant and flower girl dresses were created by Glenda Thompson of Tulsa, aunt of the bride. Each attendant carried a brass candlestick topped with crystal globe and ivory candle accentuated by Navy blue and ivory wildflower blossoms with ivy cascades.
Best men were Jeremy Sparks of Oklahoma City and Tim Mulligan of Stillwater. Groomsmen were Jeff Richardson of Oklahoma City and Hollis Offutt of Edmond. Ushers were Trent Thompson of Bessie, brother of the bride, Ryan Lee of Custer City, cousin of the bride, and Dwayne Cartmell of Stillwater. The bridegroom was attired in a black tuxedo with tails. He wore a white patterned vest and bow tie. Best men and groomsmen wore the same style tuxedo with Navy blue vest and bow tie. Ushers and fathers of the couple wore traditional black tuxedos with back vest and bow tie.
Serving as flower girl was Mandy Nicole Hadley, cousin of the bridegroom. Her dress was a shorter version of the honor attendants' dresses. She carried a teddy bear with matching dress and bloomers of the Navy jacquard fabric. The teddy bear held long stemmed roses which the couple presented to their mothers and grandmothers at the conclusion of the service. Ringbearer was Tyler Gage Thompson of Bessie, nephew of the bride. He wore a black tuxedo with tails, vest and bow tie. His teddy bear was attired in a black tuxedo with tails, with Navy blue bow tie and cummerbund made from the fabric of the attendants' dresses. The teddy bear outfits were created by Monica Thompson McNeil of Tulsa, cousin of the bride. She was in charge of the guest registry and Justin Drew Hadley, cousin of the bridegroom, distributed wedding programs.
The bride's parents were hosts for the reception in the Williamsburg Parlor of the church. Assisting with the festivities were: Mary Thompson, aunt of the bride; Jessica and Emily Thompson, cousins of the bride; Pam Cartmell of Stillwater, Christina Offutt of Edmond, Carol Robinson of Oklahoma City, Trudy Bowman of Custer City and Connie Freeman of Oakwood. Wedding coordinators were Jerri Boyer and Dorothy Scott. The decorated fireplace was the backdrop for the serving tables. Various pictures and decorations following the bridal color scheme were used throughout the area as accents. The triple-tiered wedding cake was iced in a basket-weave pattern and decorated with medallions, wildflower bouquets and ivy and topped with a crystal arrangement. The bridegroom's cake was two-tone chocolate decorated with basket weaving. The cakes were created by Cindy Filson.
The evening before the wedding a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom's parents at the Rose Stone Inn. They are residing at 7224 S. 90th East Ave. #2013, Tulsa, OK. 74133-5204.
The bride is a 1991 graduate of Thomas High School and received her bachelor of arts degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. She is a case manager at Grand Lake Mental Health Center of Claremore. The bridegroom is a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School and received his bachelor of arts degree in Journalism from The University of Central Oklahoma. He is the assistant editor of First Down Publications in Tulsa.
Out-of-town guests included Debi Williams of Bradley, Ark., Spencer Coates of Farmington, N. M., Darrel and Ernestine Sanders of Nashville, Tenn., Arnie and Jamie (Peterson) Wilkins of Independence, Mo., Stephanie Walker of Fort Worth, Texas., James and Vera Lee Dunn of Anthony, Kan., Andrea Richardson, Jamie York, Troy and Rhoda (Leichliter) Rader, Elliott Thompson, April Rowden, all of Oklahoma City; Phil and Phyllis Thompson of Moore, Tiffany Thompson of Bessie, Wanda Hunt of Thomas, J.T. and Lissa Lee of Custer City, Bob Hadley of Stillwater, Mark and Glenda Thompson, Mike McNeil, Phil, Sharla, Meredith and Bailey Thompson, John Farnam, all of Tulsa; Mike and Ellen Sowell, Sam and Susie Soutter of Cleveland, Mike and Jodi Iles of Owasso.
Members of the Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the parlor of the First Baptist Church. The program will focus on group sharing of "what works and what doesn't." More information about the group may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Lily Freeman, 762-9027, or Martha Long, 762-5572.
Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Deborah Lisa DeSalvo and Bryan Kirk Bickle. The couple will be married Sept. 20 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Both have attended Oklahoma State University.
The bride-elect, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James DeSalvo of Bolingbrook, Ill., is employed with Arthur Anderson in Tulsa. Bickle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bickle, 900 Hanna, is affiliated with Manhattan Construction Company.
Under the auspices of the Oklahoma Territory Speakers Program,Dr. Brad Agnew, professor of history at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, will speak to the Ponca City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A Sept. 19 noon luncheon at the Cultural Center is planned. Members of the Tonkawa and Blackwell DAR chapters will be special guests.
Agnew will speak on "Oklahoma Pioneers: Autobiographical Views," He will relate the early days of the Sooner State through the eyes of the men and women who helped establish it. He will also include accounts drawn from journals, diaries, letters, and autobiographies which provide insight on ordinary people confronted with an extraordinary era according to Jan Prough, program chairman.
Receiving his education from the University of Oklahoma, Agnew belongs to many professional organizations. They include Organization of American Historians, Western-History Association, Phi Alpha Theta, Oklahoma Historical Society, Pi Gamma Mu and Oklahoma Associations of Professional Historians. He has been president of the Oklahoma Association of Professional Historians and on the board of the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma Foundation for the Humanities.
He has published 18 articles or essays on Oklahoma, Western, and military history in the "Red River Valley Historical Review," "Chronicles of Oklahoma," "Kansas History," "Phoenix," "History of Microcomputer Review," "Humanities Interview," "American Indian Quarterly," and several historical anthologies. The Territory Speakers Program is funded by the Oklahoma Foundation for the Humanities.
Hostesses for the luncheon are the officers of the Ponca City DAR chapter, according to Virginia Mair, regent.
Rebecca Michelle Kirkendall became the bride of James Alan Brock on Aug. 16, 1997 in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Ponca City. The Rev. Larry Heslip performed the double ring ceremony.
Parents of the couple are Leslie and Virginia Kirkendall of Ponca City and Jim and Gay Brock of Oklahoma City.
Jean Hoffmeyer, organist, played traditional wedding music. Dale Hoipkemier Sang "The Lord's Prayer." Lezlee Locke, sister of the bride, sang "My Tribute" and during the lighting of the Unity candle she sang "When You Say Nothing At All."
The bride was escorted to the altar by her father. She was attired in a satin floor-length gown featuring a princess bodice adorned with hand beaded Venise lace medallions and styled with a Sweetheart neckline. The Basque waistline was complemented by an embellished bow at the back and a cathedral-length train. The fingertip-length veil was secured by a headpiece of satin roses. The bride carried a cascade bouquet of fresh mauve carnations and white roses trimmed with greenery. In keeping the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue, the bride carried a lace handkerchief given to her when she was born. Something new was a pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings, a gift from her father. She wore her grandmother's wedding rings for something borrowed. She also wore a blue garter and carried two pennies in her shoe, one for the year the couple was born, and the other for the year they married.
Lezlee Locke, sister of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Erin Clapper of Oklahoma City, Heather Heslip of Yukon, Susan Hoyle of Sulphur, cousin of the bride, and Julie Brock of Oklahoma City, sister of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids dresses were ballet length Hunter green floral jacquard dresses. Each dress was detailed with rose lace on the bodice and featured butterfly sleeves, laced back and full skirt.
The flower girls were Sierra Lowry of Belle Plaine, Kan., and Cassie Hoyle of Sulphur, cousins of the bride. They wore identical white cotton dresses with floral headpieces. The ringbearer was Turner Tomlinson of Texas. His tuxedo was identical to the groomsmen. Roxanna Copeland of Oklahoma City kept the guest book.
Ushers were Mark Lowry of Belle Plaine, Kan., cousin of the bride, and Wade Locke of Newkirk, brother-in-law of the bride. Best man was Jay Upchurch of Bartlesville. Groomsmen were Matt Clapper of Oklahoma City, Jason Snyder of Edmond, Chris Doty of Tulsa and Aaron Porter of Bartlesville. Men in the wedding party wore traditional black tuxedos.
The reception was held in the church Assembly Center. Hostesses were Caroll Belmear, Denice Shears, Martha Long and Kathy Cagley Butler. Servers were Kali Elam, Dusty Darnell, Kendra Loughridge, cousins of the bride, and Jennifer Buxton, Jennifer Hobbs and Roxanna Copeland.
The triple-tiered wedding cake was decorated with mauve hearts and flowers topped with the Precious Moments bride and groom. The bridegroom's chocolate cake was comprised of two hearts entwined. In keeping with family tradition the punch bowl at the bride's table was used at the bride's parents' wedding reception as well as other family weddings and anniversaries.
Special guests were Betty Anderson of Winfield, Kan., grandmother of the bride; Lorene Kirkendall of Newkirk, grandmother of the bride; Don and Betty Eastman of Winfield, Kan., aunt and uncle of the bride; Ralph and Pauline Milner of Oklahoma City, grandparents of the bridegroom and Gene Brock of Santa Maria, Calif., grandfather of the bridegroom.
The couple resides in Oklahoma City where the bride is a student at the University of Central Oklahoma and the groom is a night clerk for 7-11.
Prenuptial events included a rehearsal dinner given by the bridegroom's parents, a shower at First Baptist Church, a personal shower at the home of Jennifer Buxton, a personal shower and a bridesmaid luncheon.
Lori Anne Batt and John Robert Munger were married in a 6 p.m. double ring ceremony recently at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ed Coy Light officiated. Parents of the bride are Dan and Phyllis Larson and Thomas and Grace Batt, all of Ponca City. Munger is the son of James and Carolyn Munger, also of Ponca City.
The bride is the granddaughter of T. R. Batt of Cordell and the late Sylvia Batt and the late Raymond and Clara Powers. The bridegroom is the son of Gladys Gritz of Enid, Eleanor Munger of Gunnison, Colo., the late E. C. Gritz and the late Thomas Munger Jr.
A blessing and scripture reading was given by Dr. James M. Thomas. Music was provided by the Rosewood Quartet which is composed of Jeff Fox, Barbara Fox, Anne-Marie Webster and Stacie Wolf, all of Ponca City. Selections included "Canon in D" by Pachelbel and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach. The processional was "Trumpet Voluntary" by Purcell and the recessional was Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." Amy and Niki Batt, sisters of the bride, sang "The Lord's Prayer."
The bride wore a gown of her own design created by Mrs. Letha Keith of Stillwater. The full length sleeveless sheath of silk-faced satin featured a Bateau neckline and scalloped hemline. The chapel length train of matching fabric was attached in back by a row of scalloped-edged rosettes. The double tiered veil was secured by a headband of pearls and silk rosettes and she carried a bouquet of yellow roses tied with a tulle bow. The bride also wore her maternal grandmother's 1924 ruby engagement ring.
Honor attendants for their sister were Amy Batt and Niki Batt. Their full length sleeveless sheaths of pale yellow crepe were adorned in back with oval cutouts and small bows. Each carried a bouquet of pale yellow roses, purple delphiniums and greenery tied with tulle bows.
Identically dressed were the bridesmaids Jennifer Morgan of Oklahoma City, Kristin Lanman Stumbo of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Shana Saunders of Tulsa and Gabrielle Bassett of Tulsa. Candlelighters and guest book attendants were Christopher Noll and Kelly Brown.
Thomas Munger of Wichita, Kan. served his brother as best man and groomsmen were Tim Schwarz of Okarche, Rod Lakin of Longview, Texas, cousin of the bridegroom; Tommy Wilson of Odessa, Texas; Jodie Wilson of Stillwater and Jim Sharon of Ponca City. Ushers were Blazer Munger of Las Vegas, Nev., cousin of the bridegroom; George Parker of Houston, Texas, Stuart Smith of Pampa, Texas and Bill Stuever of Ponca City.
Assisting with the reception and dance at the Marland Mansion were Julia Brown, Carol Goulden, Janet Hughes, Francie James, Linda Jantz, Pam Lanman and Londa Pontius.
Guests included Mrs. Gladys Gritz of Enid; Mrs. Eleanor Munger of Gunnison, Colo.; Bill and Norma Farmer of Choctaw; Sam and Bess Powers of Stillwater; Dr. S. Daryl Larson of Stillwater; Melinda Munger of Wichita, Kan.; Kelli, Greg, Kyle and Kara Fox of Midwest City, Debbie, Travis and Melody Powell, Marilyn and Anna Jane Forrester, all of Edmond.
Also Vicki and Manda Munger, Orrin Munger, Gerri Gritz Dierkson, Warren and Katy Reiger, Betty Fitzgerald, all of Enid; Kathy, Warren and Jason Lain, all of Gunnison, Colo.; Alex Winchell, Clint and Margie Garrett, Letha Keith, all of Stillwater; Kerry Saladiner, Michael and Jenger Baker, Sandy Saunders of Tulsa.
Others were Paige, Sami and Riley Lakin of Longview, Texas; Mandy Munger of Las Vegas, Nev.; Rhonda Schwarz of Okarche; Buddy and Carol Schroeder of Kingfisher; Kristi Smith of Pampa, Texas; Meredith Thomas of San Francisco, Calif.; Kelly Morrison of Rochester Hills, N. Y.; Rachel Calkin of Austin, Texas; Heather and Sheila Odell of Katy, Texas; Scott and Angela Jarrett of Richardson, Texas.
The newlywed couple has established a home at 144 Viola. The bride is employed at Conoco and is pursuing a master's degree in Telecommunications Management at Oklahoma State University. The bridegroom is a biology teacher at Ponca City High School and is working toward a master's degree in Secondary Education from Phillips University.
Prenuptial events included the rehearsal dinner hosted by parents of the bridegroom at the E. W. Marland estate restaurant. Assisting with the dinner were Sally Thomas and Karen Howard. A bridal brunch was held at the home of Mrs. Pam Lanman. Hostesses were Mrs. Lanman, Kristin Lanman Stumbo, Janet Hughes and Sandy Saunders.
The Williamsburg Parlor of the First Baptist Church will be the setting Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m., for a reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kleckner, 714 East Central, for their 60th wedding anniversary. An open invitation is extended to friends to attend the event. The couple requests no gifts.
Hosting the reception will be Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kleckner and Ms. Carol Kleckner. The honorees' other son, Kenneth D. Kleckner, is deceased.
Paul Kleckner and the former Elva Pride were married Sept. 26, 1937 at Seminole where they made their first home. They have resided in Ponca City for 40 years. He was a contract pumper, retiring in 1981. Mr. Kleckner was a junior high school age Sunday School teacher for 20 years and has been a member of several church committees.
Mrs. Kleckner sold Avon in Ponca City for 25 years. She was a youth department Sunday School teacher for 20 years as well as serving on many church committees.
Mr. and Mrs. Kleckner have five grandchildren, Rachel Lambert of Kingfisher, Jason Kleckner of Siloam Springs, Ark., Jacob Kleckner of Kingfisher, John Kleckner and Travis Kleckner, both of Midland, Texas. Great-grandchildren are Justin Kleckner of Siloam Springs and Kennedy Lambert of Kingfisher.
The Ponca City Christian Women's Club invites all area women to a "SeptemBEAR" luncheon Sept. 17 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Cost is $8.50 per person. Reservations for the luncheon and for child care may be made by calling Karen, 765-9835 or Cindy 762-2151 by Tuesday. Reservations must be honored, canceled or used by a friend.
"Bear in Mind" will be the program presented by Frankie Watts, guest speaker from Norman. Mrs. Watts is the wife of Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr. She and her husband have been married for 25 years and have five children. Mrs. Watts is the prayer advisor of the Norman Christian Women's Club and is also a volunteer at the Cleveland County Casa "As A Child's Voice In Court". In her spare time Mrs. Watts enjoys reading, walking and gardening.
Presenting "Bears in the Making" will be Verona Mair, owner of The Emporium and The Gift Shoppe located at 301 East Grand. Mrs. Mair graduated from Ponca City schools then worked at Conoco for 21 years. She opened The Emporium on April Fool's Day, 1981. One year later she bought The Gift Shoppe. Her hobbies include antiques and Hummels.
Vocalist Barbara Young will be sharing "Honey Sweet Songs" for the special music. Annette Williams will be playing the background music for the luncheon.
A casual come and go reception open to family and friends Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m., will honor Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Pappan on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. The event will take place at the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church and the couple requests no gifts. The couple resides at #7 Pecan Place.
Lee Pappan and the former Helen Casemore were married Sept. 11, 1937 at the home of her parents, 219 Virginia. The Pappans owned and operated Casemore Plumbing.
Hosting the reception will be their children Bill and Teri Pappan, Jody and Earl Ball, Karen and Darrell Backhaus. Grandchildren are Julie Backhaus, Tonya and Jason Johnson, Brett, Colby and Kent Ball.
TOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order. Ruth Garroutte gave the devotional entitled "Lifestyles". The TOPS Pledge was led by Ann McCool and the KOPS Kreed was led by Jewell McFarlin.
Delpha Clemens called the roll and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser for the week was Linda Copeland and Angel of the month for August was Natalie McCoy. Betty Flower won the "Ha-Ha" pot.
Two new members were welcomed: Robert and Robinell Oldham. One former member, Beth Lechtenberg, rejoined. Delpha Clemens was presented with a five years of KOPS jewel necklace and Audrey Garroutte gave the program, "We're Not Too Big, the Food Is".
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss.
Brief programs are presented each week and visitors are welcome to attend the meetings. Weigh-in time is 6:15-6:55 and meetings begin at 7 p.m. on Mondays. For more information contact Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.
The Singles Network is a social and support organization for single adults, divorced, widowed or never married. A monthly calendar is mailed to all members and dues are $10 per year. Members wish to emphasize that the organization is not a dating service.
Plans for this week include:
Sunday, Sept. 14: "Career Day," 3 p.m. meet at Fairview Pathology, 400 Fairview. Call Betty, 762-9776. At 6:30 p.m. the Discussion group will meet at the First Presbyterian Church and members will go for a snack afterwards.
Monday, Sept. 15: 6 p.m. "Blimpies" for dinner.
Wednesday, Sept. 12: "Card Party" at Phil's at 7 p.m. Those attending are to bring snacks.
Thursday, Sept. 18: "Pot Luck Dinner" and general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pecan Place Clubhouse. Guests are invited to this "get acquainted" event.
Friday, Sept. 19, "Birthday Dinner" at the Silver Dollar Cafe in Arkansas City, Kan. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Lowe's Parking Lot.
Saturday, Sept. 20: 7 p.m. Ice Cream social. Cal Millie, 762-1067. Those attending should bring cake, cookies or beverages.
For more information about the Singles Network call Betty, 762-9776, or Dorothy, 765-1403.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lee McKinnis have established a home at 161 Barrett Place in Edmond following their recent wedding in the Woodlands Christian Church. The double ring vows for McKinnis and the former Brenda Gaye Smith were solemnized by the Rev. Paul Krueger in a 7 p.m. ceremony.
Traditional wedding music was played as a prelude and the processional was "Unchained Melody." "Ode to Joy" was the recessional played by Nancy Kruckeberg accompanied by Christy Hassell, flutist. Linda Watson sang "Honestly" and "Love Will Be Our Home." The bride's brother, Andy Smith of Ponca City, recited several poems.
Honor attendant was the bride's twin sister, LeAnn Berkland of Dallas, Texas. Bridesmaids were Laci Hill of Tulsa, Marsha Blew of Stillwater, Stacy Sturtz of Chicago, Ill. and Dana Kennedy of Ponca City. Each wore a floor length sleeveless gown. The celery green colored dresses were designed in a Princess style. The honor attendant carried four pale yellow roses with Queen Anne's lace and pale yellow ribbon accents. A single rose was given to the bridegroom's mother by the bride and the bridegroom presented individual roses to the bride's mother and stepmother. Each bridesmaid carried a long-stemmed pale yellow rose.
Audrey Barker of Houston, Texas, cousin of the bride, was flower girl and R. J. Smith of Dillon, Colo., brother of the bride, was ringbearer. Shauna Payne of Stillwater kept the guest book and candlelighters were Emily Barker of Houston, Texas and Brice Smith of Ponca City, cousins of the bride.
Rob Berkland of Dallas, Texas was the Best Man and groomsmen were M. C. Hunsaker of Tulsa, Jesse Payne of Ponca City, Chase Barnett of Edmond and Chad Blew of Stillwater. Serving as ushers were Brian Johnson of Stillwater and Andy Smith of Ponca City.
The bride wore a white designer gown. The satin bodice was overlaid with Venise lace and featured a scooped neckline, illusion and lace capped sleeves and a Basque waistline. The full skirt was created from tulle and adorned with scattered clusters of Venise lace. The gown was complemented by a semi-cathedral length tulle train. The bride's elbow length veil was embellished with a random pattern of pearls and secured by a circlet of pearls and sequins. She carried a dozen pale yellow roses accented with Queen Anne's lace and greenery.
The reception was held at the Elks Lodge with hosts being Linda Griffin, Patty Holmes and Jackie Hunsaker.
The bride is the daughter of Roger and Cheryl Smith of Allen, Texas and Doug and Joy Smith of Dillon, Colo. She is the granddaughter of Jay and Melissa Fletcher of Ponca City, Lee and Naomi Chartier of Hennessey and Ron and Loretta Smith of Shidler.
The bridegroom is the son of Danny and Diane McKinnis, 1412 West Hazel, and the grandson of Jerry and Lea Reames of Blackwell and Dan and Evelyn McKinnis of Holbert.