From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September
21, 1997
LOCAL
Ponca City Pilot Killed At Air Show
Revival of Dynamiters Boosts Spirit
New Beginning Signaled In Economic Development
Additional Reason for Celebration Leads To Standing Bear Powwow Sept. 26-27
City Calendar
Interesting Facts of City Limits Show Little Jog Here and There
Area Oil and Gas
Make a Difference Day Set
'Mister Roberts' Opens Ponca Playhouse Schedule on Friday
Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Oct. 4-5
St. Joseph Cancer Center Reception Will Recognize New Med Staff Personnel
Airport Seeks New Fire Fighting Vehicle
Ponca City Sailor 'Plank Owner'
Veterans Sought By American Legion Posts
Local Oklahoma Dressage Society Chapter Forming
School Menu
School Calendar
Community Concert Members To Receive Cards This Week
New Manager Employed For Grand Central Station
Lowe's Employees Rally To Donate Pint of Blood
Gilliam Finds Austrians Love American Cowboy During Visit
Oklahoma Author Coming For Autograph Session
District Court
Health Program Begins Monday
DEATHS
Thomas SpottedCrow
Ira Beavers
Madelyn Wilson
Services Pending
Jean Anne Linstead
Doyle Standridge
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Red Rose Garden Club Officers Installed
All Standing Bear Princess Contestants To Be Honored
Alumnae Announce Pansy Sale
TOPS Chapter Members Meet
Lake Association Meeting Tuesday
Alumnae Plan Supper
1997-98 Miss Ponca City Queen Contest Slated Saturday
Karrie Jo Surber is Bride Of David Michael Cuttler
Reception To Honor Couple
Anniversary Event Planned
Quilt Guild Schedules Workshop
Democrat Women Meeting Thursday
Kinders Mark Anniversary
1958 Class Reunion Plans
Engagement Is Announced
Little News
Pair Observes Anniversary
Former Residents Celebrate
Jeffries Celebrate 25 Years
Wheatheart Nutrition
Barn Dance Benefits Center
Church Ceremony Unites Vicki Aday, Barry Carlson
Garden Club Plans Named For October
Singles Network Lists Schedule
Tearney School Reunion at Bressie Center
Ponca City Happenings
SPORTS
Wildcats Halt Chargers 38-30
Tonkawa Cranks It Up Against Mounds
Pawnee Stumbles In Two Overtimes
Newkirk Holds On To Win
Shidler Outguns DCLA by 24-22
Woodland Misses Chances in Loss
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Jim Kincaid, owner of Kaimana Aviation, was killed in an airplane accident about 1 p.m., Saturday when his plane crashed during the Confederate Air Force Air Show and Dinner Dance activities in San Marcos, Texas.
A spokesman for the air show said that Kincaid was flying his Pitts Special S24 and had been putting it through its paces when the plane lost altitude and crashed. The plane did not catch fire but there appeared to be a lot of smoke, the spokesman said.
The plane plunged into the airport infield near thousands of spectators, many who witnessed the crash.
''He couldn't maneuver away from the ground back up to the air,'' said one witness. ''The plane finally leveled and crashed on the bottom of the plane. He kind of hit hard and fast.''
''It looked like he was barely alive by the time they pulled him out of the plane,'' the witness said.
Airshow Chairman Jim Lux said no spectators or ground personnel were injured and the show will continue as scheduled.
Pat Phagan, spokesman for the Cen-Tex Wing of the Confederate Air Force, said the crash was the first in the show's six-year history.
An accomplished aviator and pilot, Kincaid appeared here three weeks ago at the Ponca City Municipal Airport flying his PItts Special S24 "Oklahoma Crude," at Ponca City Air Show on Aug. 30.
Kincaid was a popular performer at air shows across Oklahoma and around the nation. Recently he preformed at Wichita's Aerodrome Days at McConnell Air Force Base, and Strother Field. He had previously flown at San Marcos, where the Confederate Air Force gathers annually.
With his wife Dr. Maritza R. Kincaid, he moved here from Honolulu in 1995 to open Kaimana Aviation Inc., a flight school, at Hanger 6 at the Ponca City Municipal Airport.
In Hawaii, Kincaid was a pilot, senior captain, flight training officer, company air checkman and official pilot examiner for the Federal Aerobatics Administration. Also in Hawaii, he had coached Ed Lu in a biplane and Lu went on to become an astronaut
When he moved back to Ponca City after retiring from Aloha Airlines. Kincaid and wife Maritza, a pilot and general manager/administration, started the flight school here.
Kincaid had a long aviation history in Ponca City. Prior to going with Aloha Airlines, he flew a number of years for Arrowhead Aviation as an instructor and later had a flight school of his own Ponca Sport Aviation. He also flew corporately for Evans and Associates.
Kincaid and his family recently moved to Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.
-The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Foster Johnson
News Managing Editor
It was good to see the Dynamiters back at Sullins Stadium Friday night. After a 20-or-so year absence, the traditional student body pep club was a welcome addition to the football experience.
Originally formed in 1920 with the motto "Come on Ponca, let's go!", the spirit group grew through the years into what was reportedly, by the 1960s, the largest high school girls pep club in Oklahoma.
By the 1970s though, things like "school spirit" became passe'. As with most of society, it wasn't quite as "cool" to join organizations, be a part of an organized group, or show support for other organized groups (protest, you will remember, was the "in" thing).
Now let's flash forward to 1996. Spurred by a former Dynamiter's interest in reviving school spirit and instilling a little pride in "backing the 'Cats" in her own children and their peers, the Dynamiters have been reborn.
Nancy Spielbusch started out last year by tying blue and red ribbons on all the sign posts around Sullins Stadium to show that the community supported the football team (and concurrently, the youth of the community).
She then began pushing, pulling and encouraging others to join in on the revival of fan support and student participation that extended beyond the team members, band, cheerleaders and Po-Hi Steppers.
Friday night was the realization of the revival as 45 students of the now-coed group helped boost the spirit and cheer the Wildcats to a 38-30 win over Tulsa Memorial. The group stayed active throughout the evening, from the traditional circling of the field (they need a little help from more students and alums to complete the circle) before the game, to leading spontaneous cheers before the west end of the stands, they did their best to draw other students and fans into raucous support of the kids on the field.
Ponca City has arguably had the best band, drill team, and cheerleaders in the state.
And, as Wildcat football coach Rick Sodowsky wrote in Friday's game program, Wildcat fans "are the greatest fans in the state," but sometimes we can be a little "reserved" in our support. You know, it sometimes just hasn't been the thing to do to get excited, and yell and cheer.
Well, Friday's hold-on victory and the revival of the Dynamiters should give every Wildcat fan something extra to cheer about. Hopefully that support will continue throughout the season. That winning attitude can be infectious. It would be nice to see that team spirit grow to include the entire community as we support the many positive aspects of not only school and youth activities, but the community as well.
Thanks Dynamiters. Come on Ponca, Let's Go!
Weekend Activities
Speaking of school and community spirit and support of activities, was this not a great weekend for Ponca City?
There was certainly "something to do" for everyone this weekend, despite (or maybe helped by) Saturday's cool front that brought a little damp weather while wiping out the 100-plus temperatures of earlier in the week.
Starting with Friday night's football game, activities have been non-stop. The Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-Off and Barbecue Championship at the Marland Estate, the 23rd annual Art Festival at the Ponca City Art Center, and Heritage Days at the Cultural Center provided a day-full of activities for just about any age and most interests.
The Art Show continues today (10 a.m.-5 p.m.). Also on tap today are the building dedications and open houses at the new Lincoln Elementary School on West Grand (2-3:15 p.m.) and at the Math-Science-Business addition to the Senior High School (3:30-5 p.m.)
Next weekend will be the growing tradition of the Standing Bear Powwow and the Miss Ponca City pageant while the Ponca Playhouse opens a new season with "Mr. Roberts." And don't forget Oktoberfest coming up the next weekend.
Ponca City has always been good about coming up with activities to show support for various interests. Volunteers work tirelessly to provide events to entertain and inform the local residents as well as out-of-town visitors about all that is good about our community.
Thanks to all the organizations involved. All they ask is that the rest of the community join in on the fun and participate in the events. Keep up the good work.
Once again, as the Dynamiters would say, "Come on Ponca, Let's Go!"
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
A new beginning was signaled for economic development at the Friday organizational meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board.
Mayor Marilyn Andrews and the City Commission have appointed a new economic development team. Additionally there is a new executive Jan Jarrett and a new contract between the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce. Jarrett is also the CEO of the Chamber, but was hired with the intent of spending at least 60 percent of his time on economic development.
Members of the Board
Members and terms of appointment to the advisory board are Tim Burg, TNT Construction, term expires May 2000; Carl Renfro, Pioneer Bank and Trust, May 2000; George Paczkowski, Conoco, Inc., May 2000; Larry Atteberry, Pioneer Technology Center, May 1999; Linda J. Brown, Evans & Associates, May 1999; David Mills, First National Bank and Trust, May 1999; Bill Rodgers, retired, May 1998; George Ferguson, Smith International, May 1998; L.J. Chaufty, May 1998.
City Manager Gary Martin and Jarrett, Chamber President, will be ex-officio non-voting members. Make-up of the board is three from the financial community, three from manufacturing and three at large. Renfro, Mills and Chaufty are from the financial area, Paczkowski, Brown and Ferguson are listed from manufacturing and members at large are Burg, Atteberry and Rodgers.
Jarrett conducted the first meeting as officers have not yet been named. Linda Brown and Tim Burg, will serve as the nominating committee. Brown and Mills were not present at the meeting.
On hand from the Chamber was Chairman Larry Felix, and in-coming Chairman Scott Dean. Felix pledged the full support of the Chamber and invited the members to attend Chamber Board and committee meetings and to keep them apprised of "what you are doing." The City contracts with the Chamber for administrative services involved in the endeavor.
Jarrett in his opening remarks said, "We work for the City and we report to the City Commission." He added the City Commission will be responsible for making the final decisions for expenditures and incentives involving new or established industries recommended by the advisory board.
Code of Ethics
Each member was provided a copy of the ordinance establishing a code of ethics for the city officials and board members, which included conflicts of interest guidelines.
Jarrett said he plans to bring in an authority to familiarize the board with the open meeting law. The board is subject to the open meeting law due to being supported "all or in part" by tax funds. "We are going to do it right, and everything is going to be above board."
He indicated that they would be building a program and would be drawing others in the community where different areas of expertise are needed. Jarrett said the intent is to be aggressive in the location of new manufacturers that will be quality additions and blend well with the community.
Teamwork Pledged
Jarrett talked about community involvement, listening for ideas and guidance. "We will provide information back to them about what we're doing. We'll be a clearing house. We know we must earn confidence and trust."
Both Rodgers and Renfro expressed the feeling economic development should be a team effort with the City, Chamber and Economic Development working together.
Existing Industry Promise
The board is also expected to concentrate on major service to manufacturing and helping established industries by assisting them to grow. "We will be the conduit," he said. About 80 percent of all new jobs are created by expansion of existing Industries, Jarrett added and several companies have already expressed the need for assistance of some type.
The group decided on meeting the second Tuesday of the month beginning on Nov. 11. A meeting with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce's consultant team was set for Oct. 3, a work session for Oct. 23 and the first regular meeting for Nov. 11.
Among the activities of "In Celebration of Native American Week," leading up to the Standing Bear Powwow on Sept. 26 and 27, will be an additional reason for celebration, says Betty Durkee, Standing Bear project director.
The bronze plaque commemorating all those who have donated $500 or more in funds or services to Phase I of Standing Bear Park will be unveiled Thursday at 6 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the unveiling.
The impressive 58 by 43 inch bronze plaque is being installed by Pryse Monument Works on the Memorial Sitting Area's huge limestone boulder. The plaque will cover almost the entire top surface of the boulder, says Durkee.
More than 170 names of project contributors are listed. Those contributing $25,000 or more are enrolled in the Circle of the Eagle. Donors of $15,000 or more are listed in the Circle of the Bison and more than 150 contributors of $500 or more are acknowledged in the Circle of the Bear.
Native American flute and drum music played by Maynard Hinman and Wilkie Eagle will welcome visitors to the Memorial Sitting Area of Standing Bear Park from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday.
At 6 p.m. a brief ceremony will preceded the unveiling of the plaque. All those who are listed on the plaque have received written invitations to the unveiling ceremony. The public is invited to attend and help express thanks to those who helped make the project possible.
Also in the park area, at 6:30 p.m. the Medicine Bag program series is sponsoring "A Tradition of Stories," - an hour of Native American storytelling by nationally-known Native American storyteller Will Hill. Hill will be at Standing Bear Powwow arena area, west of the Standing Bear Park.
Those attending the plaque unveiling are invited to bring a sack supper or snack and stay to listen to Hill's fascinating stories. Lawn chairs or blankets for sitting are also suggested. Those unable to attend the unveiling ceremony are invited to come to the storytelling session at 6:30 p.m. Beverages will be provided by Pioneer Bank and Trust.
Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
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By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
With a few minor exceptions - a little jog here and a little jog there - the city limits of Ponca City are relatively "straight forward." And there are a few interesting facts regarding the limits of Ponca City's city limits.
· The simple part regarding the city limits is that Hubbard Road is the northern boundary of Ponca City. The southern city limit is marked mainly by South Avenue with the exception of a one mile strip (between South Fourth Street and South Fourteenth Street, south to include U.S. 60. Conoco is not in the city limits and never has been.
· The eastern boundary begins one half mile east of Pecan Road and curves around LA Cann and includes all of Lake Ponca.
· The western boundary includes the airport and an area intended for extension of the airport as well as the industrial park. However, if you live on Flormable Street your house may be in the city limits while your neighbors across the street may not be. The east side of Flormable Street is in the city limits but the west side is not.
· When driving to Lake Ponca on Lake Road you begin in the city limits. However when you turn from Kygar Road onto LA Cann you will no longer be in the city limits until you reach the entrance of Lake Ponca Park which is in the city limits.
· The Woodridge Subdivision, off of Lake Road, was annexed into the city last year. And while Spring Village was annexed into the city limits at the same time the homeowner's pond, adjacent to the subdivision, was not annexed and is therefore not included in the city limits.
· Although it marks a city landmark the Big Spring Monument at the corner of South Avenue and Fourteenth Street is not in the city limits. Neither are the restaurants or businesses east of Fourteenth Street up to Central Avenue.
· The City purchased a section of land near the Old River Bridge for the purpose of having access to the Arkansas River.
· There are no "city limit" signs in Ponca City. There are merely marks on the pavement to help police determine the city boundaries Mike Lane, Director of Traffic Engineering, says. Lane can not see any real purpose in "city limit" signs. He explains that traffic signs are intended for regulatory such as posting speed limits. "They would just cost money and pollute the landscape without adding any real value," Lane says. He adds that there are "Welcoming" signs at every major entrance into the city.
GLB Exploration Inc. has posted first production data for the No. 2 Hazel Johnson, a newly completed wildcat well in Kay County.
The well flowed 95,000 CF gas per day.
Bottomed at 656 feet, the well will produce from perforations at 589 to 603 feet into the hole.
Location is 1.5 miles north of Ponca City.
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Ganer Oil Co. has revealed plans to drill a 900-ft. wildcat well in Kay County. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 1 Hampton. Drillsite is about one-half mile north of Ponca City.
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Drillsite has been staked for the No. 3-15 Mayfield, a 4,600-ft. developmental well in Kay County. The operation will be located 5.6 miles southwest of Tonkawa. MM Energy Inc. is the operator. The operator has added more target formations.
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The No. 1-19 Otto, a 3,800-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Kay County's Northwest Garrett Field. Power Fuel Producers Inc. has taken over as the operator. The well will be spudded four miles north-northwest of Ponca City.
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A new producer has been brought on line in Noble County's South Lone Elm Field, with Three Sands Oil Inc. as the operator.
Located five miles south of Perry, the well is designated as the No. 3-20 George.
It pumped 15 barrels of oil per day.
The well bottomed at 1,200 feet and will produce from a perforated interval at 1,126 to 1,136 feet into the hole.
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Jerry L. Rogers has plugged and abandoned an unsuccessful developmental well in Noble County's Southeast Lela Field, 3.4 miles northeast of Morrison. The well was spudded on June 6 and was known as the No. 1 Sedona.
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Two developmental wells are planned by Hugoton Energy Corp. in Noble County's Billings Field, 4.8 miles south-southeast of Billings.
The wells will be known as the No. 1 Gerken and the No. 1 McNeeley.
Both will seek production in the Tonkawa Formation, with total depths projected to 3,000 feet.
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The No. 35 McClintock, a wildcat well, has been finaled by R.T. McClintock.
It is an oil well in Osage County. Drillsite is nine miles south-southeast of Bowring.
Daily potential of six barrels of oil has been drilled. The well went to a 1,617-ft. bottom, and production will be from perforations in the Bartlesville Formation.
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Osage County's Domes-Pond Creek Field gained a new producer when Superior Welding Inc. completed the No. 19 Superior 5.8 miles northwest of Hulah.
The well indicated ability to pump 38 barrels of oil per day. It was taken to a 1,550-ft. bottom and will produce from a set of perforations in the Skinner Formation.
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Burbank Petroleum Co. has revealed plans to drill a 3,050-ft. developmental well in Osage County's South Burbank Field. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 3 Burbank. Drillsite is two miles east of Little Chief.
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What would happen if citizens spent Oct. 25 helping others?
Although committed and caring individuals complete projects all year long, Make A Difference Day focuses on offering a helping hand.
Volunteers are the key to a caring community and the Mutual Respect and Community Attitude committee for Ponca City Tomorrow are encouraging area residents to take part in this year's Make A difference Day.
According to committee chair, Sandy Murphy-Driggers, this is Ponca City's third year to take the challenge presented by The Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend.
Ponca City's Partners in Education (local businesses teamed with a local public school) will adopt a United Way Agency and complete a project.
"Last year, all projects were adopted," said Murphy-Driggers. "Getting the work out is the most important step.
"We want the community to be aware and participate," she continued.
Making a difference can be as inconspicuous as visiting a friend in a nursing home, reading to a child, taking flowers to someone ill or even walking the neighbor's dog. Food, clothing and book drives are also easy to organize.
"Volunteer spirit offers residents a way to give time, expertise, resources or their helping hands," said Cathryn Ferguson, executive director for Ponca City Tomorrow. "Devote your time and talent to help the community on Oct. 25."
Individuals and groups who spend Oct. 25 serving the public are asked to document the activity and submit it to Ponca City Tomorrow along with any photos taken. PCT will then confirm that area residents partook in the national day of doing good.
Ponca Playhouse will open "Mister Roberts" the first production of the 1997-98 season on Friday at the Poncan Theatre. Playhouse director, Dennis Schneider recently announced the cast and production lists for this sea-going comedy.
Pete Shields is Chief Johnson, Don Jorgensen is Lt. (j.g.) Roberts; Tom Cowley is Doc, Rick McCumber is Dowdy, Jim Halbrook is the Captain, Dustin Seck is Insignia, Jose Cervantes is Mannion and Andy Smith plays Lindstrom.
Joe Cervantes is cast as Stefanowski, Kent Carbough is Wiley, Billy Bransford is Schemmer, Kevin Stauffer is Reber, Dave Guinn is Ensign Frank Pulver, Joe Burns is Dolan, Craig Rupert is Gerhart, Matt Cowley is Payne and Katherine Lawrence is Lt. Ann Girard.
Also, John Raley plays the shore patrolman/officer, Pete Shields is the LCT officer and Max Berry plays the Military Policeman.
Production staff includes Leanna Rexford as stage manager, Marlys Cervantes as producer, Bobby Holroyd as light designer, Cheryl Mauk as sound designer, Larri Ann Halbrook as light board operator, Chad Longmore as properties and Kris DeYoe and Larri Ann Halbrook as costumers. Set dresser is Linda Shindler and Daphne Turvey serves as hairdresser for the production.
Pete Shields and Tom Cowley are responsible for set design, Juli Adams is set manager, Matt Cowley, Pete Shields, Tom Cowley, Billy Bransford, Dustin Seck, Leanna Rexford, Dennis Schneider and Debbie Evans.
"Mister Roberts" written by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan, was first presented at the Alvin Theatre in New York City on Feb. 18, 1948.
Life aboard the U.S. Navy Cargo Ship AK601 (the USS Reluctance) has lost all its charm for Lt. (j.g.) Doug Roberts. The work is mind-numbing, dull, and Roberts longs to serve on a destroyer and be right in the thick of war in the Pacific.
The only thing that keeps Roberts going are his cronies, Doc and Ensign Pulver, and his concern for the crew. Pulver shares wild fantasies about how to deal with the overbearing Captain but never is quite man enough to follow through on any of the dirty deeds.
Roberts frustrations grow as each of his requests for transfer are sent out "disapproved" by the Captain. The crew itself is a fairly rag-tag bunch eventually transformed at the end - by their battle against the Captain.
Production dates for "Mister Roberts" are Sept. 26, 27, 28 and Oct. 3, 4. All performances except the 2 p.m. matinee begin at 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale for "Mister Roberts" on Monday, Sept. 22. Reservations may be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 765-5360 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Poncan box office is also open before the matinee from 1 to 2 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. before the evening performances.
Corporate sponsor for the production of "Mr. Roberts" is Conoco Inc., with assistance from the Oklahoma Arts Council.
It is time once again for the 17th annual Oktoberfest celebration slated for Oct. 4 from 10 a.m., to 9 p.m., and Oct. 5, from 11 a.m., to 5 p.m., on the grounds of the historic Marland Estate.
Admission is $2 per person 12 years of age and older, $1 for children ages 6 to 11 and children under 6 are free. All proceeds from the Oktoberfest go to the Marland Estate Foundation.
This year the festival is bigger and better than ever with even more to offer and continuous live entertainment for both adults and children will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday. This year in further support of the Ponca City community and the Marland Estates, two new events have been added. The YMCA Duck Derby race which will be held on Sunday at the Marland pond and the announcement of the winner of the 1927 Mercedes Benz.
Oktoberfest is a tremendously enjoyable event for the entire family and a great opportunity for early Christmas shopping or anyone just looking for the perfect item from a wide selection of arts and crafts vendors, according to Kristi Suttles, publicity chairman.
Once again the fabulous Oktoberfest food will be available with an even wider variety of guaranteed to please all appetites. And of course no Oktoberfest celebration would be completed without a beer garden which is conveniently located so the guests can take advantage of the musical entertainment that will be provided again this year.
Suttles says the entire family is invited to spend an enjoyable, relaxing day on the beautiful Marland Estate Grounds. "See your friends, enjoy the entertainment, sample some great German cuisine, stroll around the picturesque grounds or just baring a chair or blanket and relax and watch or join the numerous activities taking place. The Mansion will also be open for tours throughout the weekend with additional guided tours added for Oktoberfest. Guided tours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m., on Sunday with a regular admission charge of $4 for adults and $3 for students."
The new physicians and primary care providers who have joined the medical staff of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center over the past year will be recognized at a reception later this month.
St. Joseph Cancer Center will be the site of the reception, scheduled for Sept. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Hospital staff and community members will have the opportunity to meet the healthcare providers, welcome them to the area, and talk with them in an informal setting.
Eight new physicians, one nurse practitioner and two physician assistants have joined the medical staff in the past year.
Arden Blough, MD., joined the Emergency Department medical staff in July 1997. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Dr. Blough was raised in Hesston, Kan. He enjoys the challenges of emergency medicine, and appreciates the variety of medical conditions he treats while on duty.
Kevin Carter, D.O., serves as a Pathologist at SJRMC. In addition to his expertise in anatomic and clinical pathology, he is also a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Kathy Heilman, MD, opened an obstetrics and gynecology practice in June at the Women's Clinic in Ponca City. She specializes in obstetrics and gynecology as well as gynecological surgery and uro-gynecological problems.
Sherry Kincaid, ARNP, divides her time between the Newkirk Medical Clinic and the Tonkawa Medical Clinic. She serves those two communities as a Family Nurse Practitioner and provides general healthcare services in the clinics.
Bruce Mackey, MD, joined the medical staff in June of this year. He has established a family practice at Northern Oklahoma Family Care Center.
Eileen Mackey, P.A.-C, also practices at Northern Oklahoma Family Care Center, and has been a member of the medical staff at SJRMC since June. She and Dr. Mackey recently moved to Ponca City from Blackwell.
Rick Nelson, MD, joined the medical staff of SJRMC in July, serving as a Radiologist. He completed a portion of his residency training at SJRMC and became familiar with Ponca City at that time.
Akin Ogundipe, MD, serves at St. Joseph Cancer Center as the Medical Oncologist/Hematologist. He is currently seeing patients two days per week, but will establish his practice at SJCC full time in November.
Janet Plaxico, P.A.-C, is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Physician Assistants. She practices at Northern Oklahoma Family Care Center.
Paul Riha, MC, joined the medical staff as a Cardiologist in July, 1997. He is affiliated with Healthy Heartbeat, a cardiology practice in Oklahoma City. Dr. Riha has an office at Ponca Family Medicine and sees patients on Monday and Thursday each week.
The reception will not only provide an opportunity to visit with the new healthcare providers affiliated with SJRMC, but also allow residents a chance to tour the new St. Joseph Cancer Center facility.
Refreshments will be provided and the public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Sandy Gearhart at 765-0301.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
The City Commission will be considering the purchase of an aircraft fire fighting vehicle for the Ponca City Airport at Monday night's city commission meeting.
According to airport manager Don Nuzum, the $300,000 truck will cost the city merely $30,000 because the remaining will be paid with grant funds. "The grant is 90 percent federal, 10 percent City and a potential 5 percent match from the state," Nuzum wrote in a letter to the commissioners.
The truck will be replacing the 1975 International quick response truck and the Airport Advisory Board recommended approval of the purchase.
Commissioners will also be considering a request for release of funds from a grant with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in the amount of $100,000 for the infrastructure improvements for the USA Bottling Company an access street project.
An amendment to the contract for the Waverly Street/Industrial Street project will be considered Monday night. The amendment involves narrowing the width of Waverly Street, which according to project engineers Chapman, Parr and Gill, will reduce the cost of the road by approximately $65,000.
Bids for the demolition of a structure at 1120 South Thirteenth Street will also be voted upon by the commissioners Monday night.
The Commission, acting as the Ponca City Development Authority, will be voting on the lease agreement extension of Air System Components for the Darr School Property until the year 2002.
ET3 Nathan Hengen, a Ponca City sailor, is a "plank owner" in the U.S. Navy.
The ceremony that commissions a ship of the United States Navy is a time-honored tradition which signifies the acceptance for service and entry of a ship into the fleet, explained ET3 Hengen's mother. And those sailors aboard the ship at the commissioning - the original crew - are known as "plank owners". That makes ET3 Nathan Hengen of Ponca City one of the "plank owners" of the USS Grace Hopper.
After five years in the building, the USS Hopper, named after the deceased Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, USN, who faithfully served her country for more than 40 years, was commissioned Sept. 6, 1997 in San Francisco.
Attending the commissioning were ET3 Hengen's parents, Bob and Brenda Hengen of Ponca City, his sister, Debbie Edgar and her two-year-old son, David of Anchorage, Alaska, and his grandparents, Don and Mary Sawyer, former Ponca Citians, now of Medford.
Also aboard the ship was MR2 Cynthia Carrasco of Ponca City, working in hull maintenance and repairs. ET3 Hengen is an interior communications electrician.
Among the dignitaries aboard the USS Grace Hopper for the commissioning was her sister, who is 102 years of age.
Mrs. Hengen pointed out that the shield for the ship is traditionally in blue and gold, and the one for the USS Hopper is a lion, symbol of strength and courage, standing for the ship's characteristics of survivability. The rampant lion has been adapted from the arms of Scotland and refers to Rear Admiral Hopper's heritage.
After the commissioning, the USS Hopper left the San Francisco harbor for Hawaii where it will be home based for the next three years.
ET3 Hengen is a 1993 graduate of Ponca City High School and joined the Navy immediately following his graduation.
American Legion organizations in the area are in need of a few good veterans, according to Delbert "Smokey" Cole, commander of Ponca Indian American Legion "Buffalo Post" 38.
Cole said both the Ponca post and Huff-Minor American Legion Post 14 would like to add more veterans to their memberships. Membership in either post is open to all veterans who fulfill service eligibility requirements.
Service eligibility dates are:
World War I (April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918)
World War II (Dec. 7, 1941-Dec. 31, 1946)
Korea (June 25, 1950-Jan. 31, 1955)
Vietnam (Dec. 22, 1961-May 7, 1975)
Lebanon and Grenada (Aug. 24, 1982-July 31, 1984)
Panama (Dec. 20, 1989-Jan. 31, 1990)
Desert Storm (Aug. 2, 1990-cessation of hostilities as determined by U.S. government)
Cole can be contacted at 105 White Eagle Drive Unit 4, Ponca Tribal Cultural Center, Office 108 (763-0138).
Commander of the Huff-Minor Post, 407 West South Avenue, is Chuck Gregg. The phone is 765-9073.
A new group for serious horse lovers and riders is forming in Ponca City and will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Dougan's Barbecue Restaurant, 215 South Fourteenth Street.
The North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society will be organizing and electing officers at this meeting. All interested persons are welcome to attend.
Dressage is described as special training with a horse by systematic work to make him calm, light and obedient. The training is geared to make the horse pleasant in his movements and comfortable for the rider. The training is beneficial for all styles of riding, including those used for personal riding, rodeo, fox hunting, saddle horses, and Dressage competition.
The Dressage training method has been growing in interest in the U.S. during this last decade as trainers from all disciplines have been sharing their methods more freely. Much advice has been printed in the proliferation of equestrian magazines and in books and videos. This sharing has caused many amateurs who took up riding for pleasure to start reading, studying and getting serious about their hobby. As a result the Dressage method has come to the forefront as one of the most popular training methods.
As a sport for the serious, committed rider who wants to do his/her best with a horse, it offers tremendous, but private, rewards. It also promotes a deeper understanding of the complexity of horse training.
For more information interested horsemen and women may call (405) 362-2177.
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Ponca City Community Concert Association members should be receiving their 1997-98 membership cards this week according to Mary Lois Nield, PCCCA secretary.
The membership card will first be needed locally for the concert of Antal Szalai's Gipsy Orchestra on Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hutchins Memorial. A brochure listing the dates of all local and reciprocal concerts will also be mailed with the membership cards, says Nield.
Nield explained the reciprocal agreement that PCCCA has with the cities of Bartlesville, Arkansas City, Kan., El Dorado, Kansas and Rogers, Ark., saying "it enables PCCCA members to attend those community concerts in those cities by using the Ponca City Membership Card."
"By mailing out the cards earlier than usual, members will have the opportunity to attend the John Bayless concert in Bartlesville on Thursday or the same concert when it will appear in Arkansas City on Sept. 29," explained Kay Sahai, publicity chairman. Places and times for all concerts are listed in the brochure.
Nield also asked members to call her at 762-5156 or Leslie Rardin at 7765-3971 if they do not receive the membership cards this week.
New residents of Ponca City who are interested in joining the Community Concert Season with five exceptional programs planned for the year, may call 762-5156, 765-3971, 765-4822.
The 1997-98 ProTeen Board members recently extended an invitation to all Middle School and Mid High parents to visit Grand Central Station teen center to meet Dawna Hughes, the new manager. The Station is open each school day from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.
Dawna will be available to give a tour and answer any questions regarding teen center activities and behavior rules said Jan Merrifield, director.
ProTeens also encourage all parents who would like to serve as chaperones for the teen center functions to call Hughes at 767-8336.
"The chaperones over the past 13 years have been outstanding and Grand Central Station would not have been able to continue without their help," said Merrifield.
After-school activities each day are free of charge and include Nintendo/Sega, pool, Foozball, ping-pong and music in the back area as well as basketball outside.
"The front lounge area is great for finishing homework with a snack from our reasonably priced snack bar," say Hughes.
Lowe's employees rallied to donated 20 units of blood recently at the American Red Cross Donor Express. A contest was held between zones in the store and zone three took the prize. Zone three represents the employees of the lumber and building materials department at the local store. The winning zone was treated to a pizza party by local management.
Employee Joe Roquemore signed up 10 donors and was named top recruiter for the drive.
Donor express will visit the Lowe's Center again on Sept. 30.
The American Red Cross supplies 62 Oklahoma hospitals and nearly one half of the Nation's blood supply. To find out more about the services of the American Red Cross, call 765-6605 or stop by 525 Monument.
The local Red Cross Blood Donor Center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. The Center also opens the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Les Gilliam, Ponca City's own "Oklahoma Balladeer" recently returned from Vienna, Austria, where he was a featured entertainer in the annual International Country Music Festival.
"Austrians love America and the American Cowboy," says Gilliam, who was also invited to Vienna last December for the Vienna Country Christmas Show.
One of the events where Gilliam was booked during his 10-day singing trip was the "Cowboys and Indians Festival" in Kaisersdorf, about a two hour drive south of Vienna.
The event was held on the Doc Fire Ranch with Austrian folks dressed like cowboys and Indians of the American West. They served steaks and ribs and listened to cowboy songs in a barn converted into an entertainment hall for the day.
"But the big surprise may have been the band of Indians on horseback circling the wagon of pioneers - all shouting and shooting blanks at each other," says Wes. "It was so realistic if not more so than many such events portrayed as part of western festivals in the U.S. There was also a one tipi Indian village set up for Austrian folks to view," he said.
Gilliam related it was heartwarming to see so many T-shirts, ball caps and various other symbols of America worn proudly in Austria. Folks there who have visited America are quick to tell all about their trip, and others want so badly to visit America.
The most memorable incident for the Gilliams was during a visit at the Hotel Waldandacht, a rural hunting lodge in the Vienna Woods where Les and his wife Martha stayed while in Austria. Dr. Diethart Marr, a dentist from East Germany whose family had suffered greatly under Soviet reign, often talked to the Gilliams about America.
Les related one conversation, "His voice tinged with excitement, yet sadness, he said to tell Americans two things - and the first was not to trust the Russians, they still want to rule the world.
"Then - with misty eyes, a quivering voice, and in broken English, he said, 'Please, keep the cowboy alive! It is the symbol of freedom known and loved throughout the world and it gives us hope.'
"His words made me proud to be an American and it was a moment I will never forget," says Les.
"We said goodbye hoping someday to meet again," concluded Gilliam.
Oklahoma author, Barbara DeVault, mother of two Ponca Citians will be in Ponca City Friday and Saturday to autograph copies of several of her books at Paperback Alley, 315 West Highland.
DeVault, an Enid resident, has written most of her life and says it has always been her favorite pastime. Her father once told her it would make a nice hobby, but she would never make any money at it.
Well, her hobby has become her life. She writes adult fiction, short stories, as well as children's stories. In this new age of internet she has also formed her own company named DeVault Enterprises to market her books via the web. She and information about her books can be found at http://booktrees, com.
When not writing, DeVault enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and three grown children, two of which are living in Ponca City. Daughter Cheri Roberts is a nurse at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and son Wes, who is president of DeVault Enterprises; and serves as webmaster of Website and works at Conoco. Son William DeVault lives in Yukon and is vice president of DeVault Enterprises, specializing in graphics.
Barbara's children's books - a series titled "Kittydid and Tad," are about the adventures of a cat and a boy. The cat does the talking in the first book in the series titled "A Cat Such As I."
Lovable and Laughable, (with cat notes at the bottom of pages explaining the cat's meaning of words) the book is refreshingly unique and new, and are seasoned liberally with mischief, love, and wisdom.
Another book for children, written by DeVault offers not only reading, but inter-active fun. A tape is included and the young reader can read along with the tape, enter their own name in the story and color the pages.
The story includes a world of fantasy filled with a magical unicorn, a wicked curse, kings and queens and a special "Child of Total-ar-ity" they - the readers - solve the problem and save the day.
Other books for adults, written by DeVault include "A Gentle Breed," about the women of Bathsheba - a hidden town found during the Cherokee Strip Run of 1893 - a town without men!
DeVault's story is about Jake Tabor, one of the best trackers in Texas, who broke into the town. He found the "Women of Bathsheba" to be tough, self-sufficient, extremely defiant, and most of them hated men with an obsessive fervor. Two did not. They became his salvation, and one stole his heart.
Barbara is in the process of publishing two more books for adult reading titled "Twister of Fate," and "The Casa."
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Hearing Continued. Rodney Meeks, charged with collusion in connection with alleged involvement with individuals arrested when a gambling casino was raided in late February at the Bois D'Arc community southwest of Ponca City. Special Judge Lois Belden of Payne County recessed Friday's preliminary hearing and continued the proceedings until 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 in Kay County District Court.
First Place - "A Christ-centered Health Program" gets under way at Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road beginning Monday, at 10 a.m.
Anyone desiring more information, call Sherry Palmer at 762-0947 or Deb Goddard at 767-1398.
Cost for first time participants is $60 which includes notebook, Bible study, cookbook, and handouts. Alumni cost is $15 for Bible study and handouts.
The Bible study topic is "Pressing Towards the Prize." There
will be no childcare.
DEATHS
Thomas Henry SpottedCrow, resident of Red Rock, died Friday, Sept. 19, 1997 in Stillwater, Okla. He was 45.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997, at Red Rock Indian Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph Black, pastor, officiating. The Traditional Indian Feast will be held at noon. Burial will be in the Otoe-Missouria Indian Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Thomas was born Aug. 12, 1952, in Pawnee, Okla., to Joseph Ralph SpottedCrow and Alma R. (Pettit) SpottedCrow-Warrior. He has lived in various cities in Oklahoma and has been a Red Rock resident for the past 10 years. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1970s. He was a welder and a handyman, and enjoyed fishing and carpentry.
He is survived by two daughters: Genci L. SpottedCrow and Tiana H. SpottedCrow, of Red Rock; son, Thomas M. SpottedCrow; mother, Alma R. Warrior, of Red Rock; three sisters: Leda Green, of Red Rock; Carla Sanders and Susan Warrior, both of Ponca City; four brothers: Lelus SpottedCrow, Otis W. Warrior, and Preston Warrior, all of Red Rock, and Troy Warrior, of Ponca City; and his grandmother, Lucy Burgess Whitecloud, of Oklahoma City. His father preceded in death.
Casket bearers will be Lelus SpottedCrow, Otis W. Warrior, Preston Warrior, Troy Warrior, Kenneth Neal and Charles LittleCrow.
FAIRFAX - Ira Beavers, Fairfax resident, died at his residence Thursday morning, Sept. 18, 1997. He was 93.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 22, 1997, in the Fairfax Cemetery with Reverend Lewis Bernard, pastor of Full Gospel Assembly Church, officiating. Services will be under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home.
He was born Sept. 18, 1904 in Brandon, Texas to Oliver Benton and Lovy Louise Green Beavers. He worked as a cook for the Hickory Smoke House in Wichita, Kan., for over 20 years and retired in the early 1970s. He moved to Fairfax in the late 1970s.
He enjoyed visiting with people, watching baseball and traveling. He was a Baptist and served in the Army during World War II.
He is survived by his niece, Mrs. Rochester (Ruth) Windom and nephew, Samuel Abbington, both of Fairfax, Okla. and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Madelyn Wilson, former Ponca City resident, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 1997, at Memorial Hospital in Houston. She was 72.
Graveside services will be held Sept. 23, 1997, at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery with the Father Kenneth Armstrong of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of Forrest Park Lawndale of Houston.
Madelyn Wilson was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Ponca City to Rennie and Leonora Wilson. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1942. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1945 with a degree in journalism and English.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert L. Wilson.
Word has been received here of the death of Jean Anne Linstead, former resident and employee of the News. Jean and her husband, Fred had been residing in Houston, Texas for the past several years.
They had been on a cruise to Scotland and were en route back to Montreal, Canada by ship at the time of her death on Friday, Sept. 19, 1997.
At the time the Linsteads lived in Ponca City, Jean worked for the News and will be remembered especially for the Recipe Editions she edited during those years. She was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Jean is survived by two sons and two daughters, in addition to her husband - Richard, Robert, Laura and Anne.
Funeral plans are pending, and will be announced later.
FAIRFAX - Doyle A. Standridge, Fairfax resident, died Saturday morning,
Sept. 20, 1997. Services are pending under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten
Funeral Home.
NEWS BRIEFS
Watercolor Art Classes - Watercolor classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning Thursday at the Ponca City Art Center. Teacher will be Elaine Armstrong. Cost is $40 for eight weeks. For more information lists of supplies, or to enroll call the Ponca City Art Center, 765-9756 from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Sign Missing - Friends of the Ponca City Cultural Center are asking the person or persons who "accidentally" removed and kept one of the signs for the recent Barn Dance to return it. The sign belongs to a local realtor and was missing early Sunday morning. It can be returned to the Cultural Center or persons can contact Marquetta Brown, 765-7536.
Oil Painting Classes - Oil Painting Classes will be held at the Ponca City Art Center beginning Monday and Tuesday. The evening class will be Monday at 6 p.m. and the daytime class will begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. The classes, taught by Ray Cantwell will be conducted at the same time each Monday and Tuesday for several weeks. For cost, lists of supplies, more information, or to enroll call the Ponca City Art Center, 765-9756 from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Special Board Meeting - A special Ponca City Board of Education meeting will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. Items to be discussed include encumbrances and change orders, support personnel and administrators salaries for the 1997-98 school year.
STW Meeting Changed - The Ponca City Public Schools' School-to-Work Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. has been changed to 5 p.m. The Committee will meet at the Administration Center, and the community is invited to attend and speak to the committee.
Vandalism - A woman reported vandalism at the Lincoln School at 8:06 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - The communications center received several 911 calls at 8:51 a.m. Friday regarding a two vehicle non-injury at Fifth Street and Broadway Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Theft - At 9:40 a.m. Friday a man in the 1500 block of El Camino Street reported several items taken from his garage. A report was taken.
Theft - A woman reported at 10:16 a.m. Friday that money had been taken from her purse in the 1400 block of North Waverly Street.
Vehicle Fire - A person reported a vehicle fire in the 400 block of East Hartford Avenue at 10:25 a.m. Friday. Engine No. 3 responded.
Accident - At 12:52 p.m. Friday police received several calls regarding a two vehicle non-injury accident at Twelfth Street and Highland Avenue.
Stolen Bike - At 1:41 p.m. Friday a resident in the 2200 block of Jane Street reported a stolen bike. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Gun Shots - A man in the 500 block of South Fourth Street reported a gunshot fired into the side of a building. Two officers were assigned. Police questioned a 23-year-old man and will be seeking a warrant in connection and additional charges may be pending against the suspect.
Theft - At 3:32 p.m. Friday police received a call from a resident reporting money stolen from a purse. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - The communications center received a 911 call at 4:18 p.m. Friday advising of a two vehicle non-injury accident at Fairview Avenue and Hartford Avenue. Three officers responded and a report was taken.
Vandalism - Police received a call at 6:15 p.m. Friday from a resident advising that a window had been broken at Lincoln School. An officer responded and several juveniles were cited.
Arrest - At 8:34 p.m. Friday police arrested an 18-year-old man at Sullins Stadium on a city warrant for driving under suspension.
Assault - Police received a 911 call at 10:38 p.m. Friday reporting an assault in the 200 block of West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 10:40 p.m. Friday at Third Street and Grand Avenue for assault and battery.
Vandalism - At 10:56 p.m. Friday a report was taken when a resident in the 2000 block of North Fifth Street reported their tires had been "slashed."
Arrest - At 10:59 p.m. Friday a 39-year-old man was arrested for domestic assault and battery in the 800 block of North Elm Street.
Vandalism - At 11:32 p.m. Friday a resident in the 800 block of North Third Street reporting windows "shot out" of a vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 58-year-old man at 12:59 a.m. Saturday at Fourth Street and South Avenue for driving under the influence.
Arrest - At 1:16 a.m. Saturday police arrested a 51-year-old man
at Fourth Street and South Avenue on a city warrant for failure to pay.
LIFESTYLES
The Red Rose Garden Club opened the fall schedule with a salad luncheon at the home of Mrs. Burton (Norma) Casad on Sept. 8. The house was decorated with fall flowers and colored leaves. Mrs. Casad was assisted by Mrs. Harold Younger, Mrs. John Strickland and Mrs. Jim Ross.
Following the luncheon, Mrs. Don Robison introduced Mrs. Frances Waldron who gave the program on "A Hummingbird Garden" by Nancy Newfield. There are 340 different varieties of hummingbirds in the world, nearly all of them in the new world said the speaker. She also said "South America has the greatest number of them. Their nests are about the size of a walnut and the baby birds can be confused with bumblebees they are so small. They become fully independent when they are about 3 weeks old and all of the birds migrate to South and Central America in the winter."
Mrs. Waldron also said "The Ruby Throated Hummingbird is the one that is seen in Oklahoma and it is about 3 l/2 inches long and weighs about 3 ounces with a body temperature of 105 degrees. Its wings beat about 40 to 80 beats per second. It can fly up to 30 miles per hour in normal circumstances but when it is scared it is able to fly 50 miles per hour. There is a Hummingbird Festival each year at Rockport, Texas."
Mrs. Robison, Treasurer of the Garden Council, then installed the officers for this season. She presented each with an appropriate flower as a symbol of her office. New officers are Ann Strickland, president; Jannie Ross, vice president; Sue Boettcher, secretary; Maxine Manering, treasurer; Rosalie Bolene, publicity; Jannie Ross, Council representative; Barbara Younger and Carolyn Bourne, parliamentarian co-chairs.
Following the installation Mrs. Robison announced that the Fall North Central Convention will be on Oct. 7 and that the Spring Convention will be in Ponca City in 1998. She also said that wild flowers will be planted on the new portion of the highway when it is finished.
The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. William Majors, 916 East Hazel, on Oct. 13.
Contestants for the title of 1997-98 Standing Bear Princess will be honored at a reception and light luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Reigning Standing Bear Princess Rosetta "Muffin" Arkeketa will greet the young women who are asked to dress in their traditional outfits. Following an opening prayer, there will be a short program.
The Princess contestants will hear remarks by Archie Mason, retired Tulsa Native American educator and Master of Ceremonies for the Standing Bear Powwow. He will stress the importance of education in preparing for today's and tomorrow's world. Louis Headman, historian for the Ponca Tribe, will then speak on the importance of Native American tradition.
The Princesses then will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and briefly talk about the tribe which they represent. Carl Renfro, chairman of the Native American Foundation will give closing remarks.
Among the invited guests will be the leaders of six area tribes, city officials, members of the Chamber of Commerce Presidents' Club, and Standing Bear Committee members. The public is invited to attend and meet the young women from whom the new Standing Bear Princess will be chosen.
The Standing Bear Princess will be chosen at the Friday evening Standing Bear Powwow by elders from the six area tribes. She will be chosen for her dance ability and for her ability to represent herself, her tribe, and the Standing Bear Committee at powwows and special events throughout the area during her reign.
The Standing Bear Princess will be crowned by current Princess Muffin Arkeketa. She will receive a fully-beaded crown, banner, and shawl. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to her when she continues her education beyond high school.
The Standing Bear Princess Reception is co-sponsored by the Ponca City Native American Foundation, by the Kaw Nation as hosts of this year's Standing Bear Powwow, and by Pioneer Bank as a continuation of the Medicine Bag Luncheon series. The sponsors invite the public to attend.
Kay County Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Club met Sept. 2 for the traditional fall salad supper. Hostess was Lynda Clark, assisted by Jane Johnson.
Barbara Impson, president, presided at the meeting and reviewed the club calendar. Reports were given by club officers and Ms. Johnson, treasurer, stated that a memorial contribution had been made honoring Edith Broaddus. She also reminded members that dues should be paid before Oct. 1.
Announcement was made concerning the pansy sale with delivery of plants to be Sept. 27-28 at Signature Landscape on Lake Road. Proceeds will be donated to local and national agencies. Information regarding the pansy sale may be obtained by calling Lynda Clark, 767-1106, or Barbara Impson, 762-6072 or any member of the alumnae club.
The meeting concluded with a discussion of the newly-formed court appointed special advocates, or CASA, group in Kay County. CASA is a national organization designed to assist children "caught in the legal system." CASA is also the official philanthropy of Kappa Alpha Theta International fraternity and several members of the alumnae group will be trained as advocates.
The next meeting of Theta Alumnae is scheduled for Nov. 3 at the Impson home.
TOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Ann McCool calling the meeting to order. Ann also gave the devotional entitled "Plant and Harvest Love". The TOPS Pledge was led by Joan Hendrickson and the KOPS Kreed was led by Betty Flower.
Delpha Clemens called the roll and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser for the week was Robinell Oldham and Cindy Rasche won the "Ha-Ha" pot. The program for the evening was an open discussion.
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 Lake Ponca Users' Association will hold the final meeting of the season Sept. 23. The meeting will begin with a pot luck supper at 7 p.m. at a Lake Ponca Park Shelterhouse. Beverages and barbecue sandwiches will be provided by the organization with each family attending asked to bring a side dish.
The agenda included an election of officers for 1998 and a status report on projects for the year. Anyone having an interest in activities at Lake Ponca or questions about the use of the lake is encouraged to attend. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month April through September. For more information contact Al Moore, 765-4335.
Members of the Kay County Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae will begin the season with a potluck supper Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Pauletta Beaty, 1317 Cookson Drive.
Sandra Hudack, Oklahoma and Arkansas Province Alumnae chairman, will discuss a national meeting she attended in Indianapolis.
All area alumnae are invited to attend. New alumnae in the area who would like more information may call 765-5033.
The 1997-98 Miss Ponca City Queen contest will be held Sept. 27 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. The event begins at 2 p.m. and Master of Ceremonies will be Dave May, WBBZ morning personality. The title of Miss Ponca City is currently held by Kristy Essary, daughter of Vanessa Suter of Ponca City and Ron Essary of Overland Park, Kan.
Contestants are Melissa Alcantra, Amy Fremin, Amanda Hraban, Natalie Lindsay and Erin Sylvester. Tickets may be purchased from contestants or by contacting Jackie Cutler Ingram, 762-0437, or Vicki Graves, 765-7680 or 765-4736.
Judging will be on poise, appearance and personality. The contestants will also be judged on a 3-5 minute presentation which will include resume information and answers to "Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City" and "What Ponca City Means to Me."
The winner of the contest will be awarded a trophy and prizes and will represent Ponca City as a visiting queen in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City's annual Halloween Festival Oct. 24-25. Miss Ponca City also acts as a goodwill ambassador, and attends various functions and speaking engagements throughout her year's reign as her personal schedule permits.
Overall sponsors for the pageant are American Express Financial Advisors Inc., Bealls Department Store, Bill Correll's Body & Paint, Country Time Mini-Mall, Dwyer's Hallmark Shop, El Chico Mexican Restaurant, Leach Paper Company Inc., Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, Merrifield Office & School Supply, Superior Radiator Works, Mail Boxes Etc., Bob's Picture Box, Conoco Inc. and Hobby Lobby.
Melissa Suzanne Alcantra
Candidate Melissa Suzanne Alcantra was born in 1980 and is the daughter of Ronney J. and Audrey M. Alcantra, 1400 North Pecan Road. An academic honor roll student in ninth grade she was cheerleading manager her junior year in high school and has received several swimming and track awards. As hobbies she lists stamp collecting, reading and "going out" with friends and family. Miss Alcantra is also proficient in sign language so she can communicate with her parents.
Amy Claire Fremin
Amy Claire Fremin, daughter of Marsh and Betty Pronneke, 36 Raintree, is also a candidate. She plays volleyball and basketball for Ponca City High School and is a member of the Debate team. During her sophomore and junior years she was nominated for "Who's Who Among American High School Students." An honor roll student, she has taken Advanced Placement classes and during the past two summers has worked as a lifeguard at Sun 'N Fun. Miss Fremin is Red Cross certified in infant, child and adult CPR and in water safety. She is being sponsored by Bill and Betty Rutz of Sun 'N Fun Waterpark; Through the Lens, and Marry Me Dress and Bridal Shop.
Amanda Marie Hraban
Amanda Marie Hraban, daughter of Tom and Diane Hraban, is a freshman at Northern Oklahoma College. Her achievements include 1996 Homecoming Queen, 1996-97 Outstanding Senior Girl; 1995-96 Outstanding Junior Girl; 1997 All-State Soccer team; 1996-97 Varsity Volleyball Captain and 1996-97 Po-Hi Varsity Soccer Captain. She has also been a member of the National Honor Society and was 1995-96 Junior Homecoming attendant.
Miss Hraban has received a National English Merit Award, academic bronze pin, academic silver pin, and was Po-Hi Drill Team officer. She is 1997-98 Northern Oklahoma College Soccer captain and is affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her hobbies include soccer, volleyball, hiking, singing, dancing, rappelling, fishing and camping. Her sponsors are Carriage Flowers; E. S. Carriage Company; Waddell's Tire Service; Bruce Williams Tree Trimming; Rocky Mountain Division.
Natalie Elizabeth Lindsay
Natalie Elizabeth Lindsay is the daughter of Winston and Betty Lindsay, 55 Stoneridge. A three-year member of the Foreign Language Club, she was a Mat Maid for grades 9-12 and a senior year member of Youth & Government. She has served in various class offices in grades 9-12 and served as president of the Marketing Club (DECA) her junior year. As a senior she is president of the Dynamiters Pep Club and is a State Senator for Girls State.
Miss Lindsay is a member of the Po-Hi Girl's Tennis Team and is #1 Po-Hi singles player for grades 9-10, winning a tennis letter and placing fourth in the state in ninth grade. She placed fourth statewide in tenth grade and was #1 Po-Hi doubles player and #3 doubles team in the state. She is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and has been named to the Superintendent's (4.0) Honor Roll for 9-12 grades. She received a Tennis Academic Award and Business Education Award in 11th grade.
Miss Lindsay participated in a 12-day exchange to Japan with the "Wings Over Rotary" program and participated in Girls State. She has traveled worldwide and has assisted in teaching tennis at the Ponca City Country Club and worked at Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc. as a print shop assistant, file clerk and receptionist.
She has volunteered at Angel Central Gift Shop and participated in the 1996 Festival of Angels as well as serving as a Salvation Army bell ringer. She is a regular blood donor with the American Red Cross and has assisted Ponca City Travel and Tourism by restocking brochure racks and manning the staff desk during board meetings. Her hobbies include tennis, golf, water and snow skiing, working puzzles, concerts, fitness training and traveling. Her sponsors are Bill Leming with State Farm Insurance and Moore's Clothing.
Erin Michelle Sylvester
Also a candidate is Erin Michelle Sylvester, daughter of Randall and Brenda Sylvester, 2408 Donner. A senior student, she is a three-year member of the Po-Hi Chorale and is listed on the honor roll. She enjoys singing and has received superior ratings and special awards, medals and trophies in voice, piano and violin, including first-place awards in state competitions. Hobbies include water skiing, swimming and riding horses.
Miss Sylvester has performed in community productions at Octoberfest, Conoco Christmas program, United Way Kickoff, Iris Festival, Woodlands School Family Fun Night, Mainstreet Celebrations in Plains, Kan. and at programs at the Crown and Rose and Bravo's restaurants. As a junior she was a Mat Maid for wrestling and a member of the Foreign Language Club, drama and debate. As a senior she is on the yearbook staff and chorale.
Karrie Jo Surber became the bride of David Michael Cuttler in a double ring ceremony at 3 p.m. Aug. 30, 1997 at the First Christian Church. The nuptials were solemnized by the Rev. Kent Dorsey.
The bride is the daughter of Joe and Jody Surber, 1308 DeSoto, and the granddaughter of Ray and Dorothy Novak of Ponca City and Hugh and Dema Surber of Pawhuska. The bridegroom is the son of Billy and Barbara Cuttler of Rogers, Ark. and the grandson of Herbert A. Holmes of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Millie Cuttler of Kansas City, Kan.
Mrs. Carolyn Hook, organist, played "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and "Canon in D." The processional was "Trumpet Voluntary" and the recessional was "Alla Hornpipe." Scripture reader was Jennifer Wickesberg of San Antonio, Texas. Candlelighters were Andrew and Patrick Westerheide of Wichita, Kan. Attending the guest book were Emily O'Neill of Krebs and Carrie Stevens of Tulsa.
Maid of Honor was Tara Stevens of Tulsa and bridesmatrons were Mrs. Ann Jackson of Norman; Mrs. Anne Friess of Lewisville, Texas, and Mrs. Penny Surber of Ponca City, sister-in-law of the bride. Sandra Cuttler of Rogers, Ark., sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid.
Each was dressed in a Hunter green satin-backed crepe gown with a floor length skirt featuring back panels. The gowns were individually detailed with a square or scooped neckline, capped or short sleeves, bow or rosettes in back. Each attendant carried a bouquet of Fire and Ice roses, pink roses, baby's breath and pink ribbons. Amanda Edwards, flower girl, wore an ivory colored satin-back crepe dress with an organza overskirt with waistline organza bow and lace trim at the neckline and sleeves.
Serving as Best Man was Bill Kleinmann of Wichita, Kan. Groomsmen were Jay Stout of Ponca City, Jeff Cummings of Denton, Texas, Brian Surber of Ponca City, brother of the bride, and Cory Wilson of Arlington, Texas.
The bride chose a designer gown of ivory satin for her wedding. The Princess styled gown featured hand-beaded re-embroidered lace on the bodice. The vee neckline of re-embroidered lace was complemented by short sleeves of matching lace and English net. Satin-covered buttons in back were accented by a semi-cathedral length train. Her shoulder length ivory tulle veiling was secured by a headpiece of satin rosebuds and pearls and she carried a bouquet of Fire and Ice roses, Ivory Cymbidium orchids, ivory miniature carnations, stephanotis and baby's breath.
The bride's parents hosted a reception at the Marland Estate. Assisting with the event were Nancy Moore, Mrs. Beverly Poet, Mrs. Carolyn Edwards, Mrs. Kristin Webb, Mrs. Sherry Stevens and Julie Stout. The couple left the reception in a horse-drawn carriage.
Following a wedding trip to the Bahamas and Disney World the couple has established a home at 5402 66th Street in Lubbock, Texas. The bride is employed as an Audiologist and the bridegroom is a Program Analyst.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Brunnemer, 1701 Pecan Road, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church 2-4 p.m. Sept. 28. An open invitation is extended to friends of the couple to attend the event. No gifts are requested. The couple plans a trip to the East coast at a later date.
Hosts for the celebration will be the couple's children and their spouses, John and Carol Brunnemer of Stillwater and Jane and Steve Daniel of Claremore. Assisting will be the honorees' grandchildren: Julie and Greg McDaniels of Independence, Mo., David and Teresa Brunnemer of Stillwater, Kami and Joel Houk of Stillwater, J. J. Brunnemer of Stillwater, Jason Daniel and Ryan Daniel of Claremore and great-grandson, Morgan Brunnemer of Stillwater. Mr. and Mrs. Brunnemer have four children, two of whom are deceased.
Jim Brunnemer and the former Rosalee Anna Kullmann were married Oct. 3, 1947 in Russell, Kan. with the Rev. William H. Jenkins officiating at the Methodist Church. They made their first home in Russell and, due to his employment, have lived in numerous towns in Central and Western Kansas. They moved to Ponca City in 1966, later transferring to Oklahoma City for seven years, and returning to Ponca City in 1981.
Mr. Brunnemer began work with the Oilwell Supply Division of U. S. Steel Corporation in 1946 after serving with the U. S. Armed Services in the Pacific theater during World War II. He retired from the Oilwell Division after 40 years of service. He is currently a trustee for the First Presbyterian Church, having served as a deacon in earlier years. He enjoys working with Boy Scout troop #3 and has been affiliated with the Arkansas City Jaycees, Kay County Diabetes Association and the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Brunnemer is a housewife and an active member of the First Presbyterian church. She is a member of the American Diabetes Association and a former member of the Arkansas City Jaycee Jaynes.
A "come and go" reception at the Second Baptist Church, 2-4 p.m., Sept. 27 will honor Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Townley on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. The couple requests no gifts, but cards are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Townley reside at 1301 North Fifth.
Virgil and Ruth Townley were married Sept. 27, 1947 in Newton, Kan. They have a daughter, Lucinda Lindstrom of Florida, and two sons, Robert Pond from Arkansas City, Kan. and Dean Townley of Ponca City. They have six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A miniature quilt workshop will be the program at P.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild Sept. 22 meeting at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Guests are welcome.
The guild met Aug. 25 with 22 members attending. Esther Bersche, co-president, presided and Judy Wohletz, fund-raising chairman, announced that the group will participate at the Blackwell Fair and the McCord Craft Show. Miniature quilts and other handmade items will be sold at the craft show Oct. 25.
Phyllis Clark presented the block of the month. The quilt is made with a pieced star pattern providing the background for each block. Every month has a different applique design. The August block is a scarecrow and sunflower. Sue Roy reminded members of the presidents' blocks and distributed kits to those who had not previously received them.
It was announced that the fall retreat for the Oklahoma Quilters State Organization will be at Western Hills State Lodge on Sept. 26-27. Members were also reminded to return library books.
A donation was made to Hospice in memory of member and past president Betty Lockhart, who died earlier in the month.
Door prizes were won by Debra Burgess, Doris Gammill, Karen Adams, Alice Rosewitz, Ona Atnip, Mary Alice Sinton, Peggy Krider, Pam Mann, Deanna Hanly, Judy Wohletz, Debi McDonald, Karen Bogardi, Mary Bryant, and Sue Roy. Show and Share participant was Faith Kalback.
Hostesses for the meeting were Deanna Hanly and Phyllis Clark. Becky Goldsmith from Sherman, Texas, presented a slide show tracing her history of quilting from early quilts to more advanced and artistic work. She also displayed samples of some of the items. The applique work was a highlight of the presentation said a spokesperson. Original patterns of her work were also available.
Members of the Kay County Democrat Womens Association will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the OCAW Hall, 1202 West Ponca Street.
According to president Donna Swope, all members as well as all Kay County Democrat women are encouraged to attend. Plans will be finalized for the Ham and Bean Supper to be held at the October meeting. Details of the dinner will be announced later.
"I would like to thank everyone who came to the Democrat booth at the Blackwell fair this year," said Swope. "The attendance at the booth helped make it a big success."
Winners of the drawings held at the fair booth were Debbie Wilbanks of Blackwell who won the food basket; Connie Backus who won a plant; and Foy L. Willaford of Ponca City, who won a $50 U.S. Savings Bond.
A family dinner Sept. 28 will honor Mr. and Mrs. George E. Kinder, 2500 North Union, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosting the event will be the couple's daughters and sons-in-law, Don and Brenda Duren of Ponca City, Glen and Roxie Maynard of Edmond and David and Darla Zoski of Ponca City.
George Kinder and the former Lorene Truitt were married Sept. 26, 1947 in Pawhuska. They made their first home in Pawhuska, moving to Ponca City in 1948. Mr. Kinder retired in 1983 from Williams Brothers Pipeline and established Kinder Camper Sales, retiring from there in 1993. He is a member of the Moose and Elk Lodges, enjoys camping, fishing and "tinkering" with antique cars and motorcycles.
Mrs. Kinder was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and a co-founder of Kinder Camper Sales, retiring in 1993. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Women's Auxiliary and enjoys camping, water-skiing, boating, traveling and aerobics.
The couple is affiliated with the First Christian Church. Their grandchildren are Lacee Alexander, Kyle Duren, Jesica and Brady Couch, Haley Maynard, Lorann, Molly and Abigail Zoski.
Members of the 1958 class reunion planning committee have scheduled a meeting Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in participating and helping make plans is invited to attend. For location and further information call 765-2865.
Current committee members include Rosalie Majors, Linda Stephens, Ann Ryan, Norman Brown, Grant and Deann Hodges, Sarah Frantz and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hartley of Clear Lake, Texas have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sharon Renee, to Brian Kenneth Kruk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kruk of Ponca City. The couple will marry at 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the University Baptist Church in Clear Lake, Texas. A dinner reception and dance will follow at the Walter Hall Pavilion in League City, Texas. A reception in Ponca City will be hosted by the bridegroom-to-be's parents in December.
Miss Hartley earned a bachelor of science degree in Political Science and a secondary education certificate from Texas A & M University in 1995. She currently teaches eighth grade language arts at Freeport Intermediate for the Brazosport Independent School District.
The prospective bridegroom received a bachelor of science degree in Secondary Education from Oklahoma State University in 1992. He is currently Campus Athletic Coordinator and coaches at Angleton Middle School West for the Angleton Independent School District in Texas.
Todd and Marsha Roberson, 205 North Birch, announce the birth of a son at 10:09 a.m. Sept. 8, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 6-pounds, 8-ounces and was 19-inches long. He has been named Dacota Laine Roberson and has a sister, Jessica, 4.
Grandparents are Bob and Judy Zimmerman of Ponca City and Edward and Mary Roberson of Red Rock. Maternal great-grandparents are Joe and Bernice Limke of Oklahoma City and Clifford and Delorus Wesbrook of Missouri. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Jay and Jesse Ratliff and the late Earl and Ellen Roberson.
Arabella Button Torres is the name selected by Albert and Cedar Torres for their daughter born at 4:55 a.m. Aug. 28, 1997 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 13-ounces and was 22-inches long.
Grandparents are Vickie Peckenpaugh, Gary Peckenpaugh, Gilbert and Rosalinda Torres, all of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Maxcine Peckenpaugh, Frances and Eddie Davis of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Calzada of Sanderson, Texas and Rebecca Torres of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Bill and Maxcine Bussey, 2364 North McCord Road, will observe their 30th wedding anniversary Sept. 23. Carol Bill Bussey and the former Maxcine Akers Linton were united in marriage Sept. 23, 1967 in Nowata. They are members of Northeast Baptist Church and have six children, 12 grandchildren and two-great-grandsons.
Bussey has been employed as a pipefitter with Local 767 for 25 years. He enjoys tracing family history, hunting and fishing. Mrs. Bussey is employed part-time with Grubbies and volunteers as a "Pink Lady" at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was formerly employed as a secretary at Northern Oklahoma College and Bowker Ford and as an aerobics instructor.
The couple's children and their spouses are Billy and Kathy Bussey, David and Beth Linton of Ponca City, David and Julie Bussey of Victorville, Calif., George and Denise Bussey of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Carol Palen of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Rusty Linton of Austin, Texas.
Former residents of the Marland area, John and Esther Selvey, are observing their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception. John Selvey and the former Esther Moeller were married Oct. 4, 1947 in Wichita, Kan. The couple presently resides at 1503 North Washington in Stillwater.
Mr. Selvey was a rural mail carrier in the Marland-Ponca City area from 1954-80 when he retired. They were members of the Marland Baptist Church and now attend Southside Baptist Church in Stillwater. Mrs. Selvey is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The couple moved to Stillwater in May, 1994.
Their children and their spouses are Darrell and Marsha Murray of Cleveland, Leon and Karla Stroike of Tulsa, John and Quana Selvey of Stillwater and Kevin and Becky Littrel of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Selvey have 10 grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren.
Nick and Carole Jeffries of Ponca City will be honored by their children with a reception for their 25th wedding anniversary. The event is planned 2-4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand. Family and friends of the pair are invited to attend. The couple requests that there be no gifts.
Hosts will be their daughters, Jennifer, a junior at Northeastern University in Tahlequah, and Jillian, a senior at Ponca City High School.
Nick C. Jeffries and the former Carole L. Fanning were married Sept. 14, 1972 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ponca City. Both are graduates of Ponca City Senior High School. He is also a graduate of Oklahoma State University.
Jeffries is the Executive Vice-President of 101 Beverage Company in Ponca City. Prior to joining 101, Jeffries was self-employed in the upholstery business. He is an active member of the Second Baptist Church, where he serves as treasurer. He enjoys attending his daughters' activities, traveling, scuba diving and various civic functions.
Mrs. Jeffries is employed with Pioneer Bank and Trust as Senior Vice President, Mortgage Lending. She is active in St. Mary's Church, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Ponca City, Ponca City Rotary Club, Ponca City School Foundation and the Ponca City Credit Bureau. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, snow skiing and reading.
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. 22: Sausage patty with gravy; oven fried potatoes; carrot and cabbage salad; roll with butter; cinnamon applesauce.
Tuesday, Sept. 23: Ham and beans; tomato spoon relish; cornbread with butter; chilled pineapple.
Wednesday, Sept. 24: Italian meatloaf; buttered corn; buttered spinach; roll with butter; cherry fruit gelatin.
Thursday, Sept. Sept. 25: Submarine sandwich; pea salad; lettuce and tomato; hamburger buns; easy chocolate cake.
Friday, Sept. 26: Baked chicken; mashed potatoes and gravy; buttered broccoli; roll with butter; pudding with topping.
A "big" barn dance, sponsored by the Friends of the Cultural Center, was held Saturday evening at Forrest Mertz's barn northwest of Ponca City. The barn was decorated with cowboy boots filled with sunflowers; hay and straw bales and other appropriate western motif items. Providing a setting for photographs was a wagon loaned for the occasion by Danny Head.
According to a spokesperson "toe-tapping music" was enjoyed by more than 100 people as music for dancing and listening was played by the Lansfords of the Silver Dollar City and Branson area. Wesley Brown of Tulsa, son of Graydon and Marquetta Brown, was the caller and instructed first time dancers in the appropriate steps.
Refreshments were served and suggestions were made to make the barn dance an annual occurrence. Those interested in expressing an opinion about this should call Marquetta Brown, 765-7536.
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lane Carlson have established a home on Route 2 in Chanute, Kan. following their recent wedding at the First Baptist Church in Ponca City. The bride is employed with the Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging. The bridegroom is engaged in farming.
Carlson and the former Vicki Lyn Aday were united in marriage at the First Baptist Church in Ponca City. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Russell Aday, father of the bride, and the Rev. Richard Qualls of Chanute, Kan.
Parents of the couple are Russell and Billie Aday of Ponca City, Marge Carlson of Chanute, Kan. and the late Bill Carlson. Grandparents of the bride are Lloyd and Helen Moore of Ponca City.
Bob Ennis of Ponca City, guitarist, and Craig Barber of Ponca City, vocalist, performed "This is a Day of Wedding." Julia Correll of Chanute, Kan. was the pianist and Andy Klenke of Chanute, Kan. sang "Butterfly Kisses." Singing "The Parents Prayer" and "Always" were Klenke and Julie Packard of Chanute, Kan. "Canon in D" was played as the bridegroom and his mother lit an altar candle in memory of the late Bill Carlson. The processional was "Trumpet Tune" and the recessional was a recording of "Green Acres."
The bride wore a full length white satin gown styled with a Victorian neckline and heart-shaped cutouts with seed pearl accents. The long sleeves had lace insets as did the lace-edged, semi cathedral length train. Her elbow length veil was attached to a circlet of silk roses embellished with seed pearls. She carried a cascade of fresh white daisies and yellow Sweetheart roses accented with ivy and lace. Following tradition the bride wore something new, a watch which was a wedding gift from the bridegroom; something old, her great-grandmothers wedding rings; something borrowed, the sixpence in her shoe from Robyn Dunkleberger; something blue, a Victorian lace garter trimmed with a blue bow.
Honor attendants for the bride were her sister, Cheryl Snyder, and brother, Rusty Aday, both of Ponca City. The bridegroom's honor attendants were Mike Bright of Chanute, Kan. and Lori Bale of Coffeyville, Kan., sister of the bridegroom. Bridesmaids were Paula Stites of Grantsburg, Wis., sister of the bridegroom; Cindy Hoffman of Houston, Texas, Terra Martin and Kellie Payne, Both of Ponca City. Groomsmen were Dwayne Detar of Coffeyville, Kan., Rick Wingate of Thayer, Kan., Mike Henry and Andy Klenke, both of Chanute, Kan. Bart Snyder of Ponca City, brother-in-law of the bride, served as usher.
The bridesmaids wore street length Emerald green and white checked dresses designed with Empire waistlines and short sleeves. The rounded neckline was accentuated by white daisy and lace trim and pearl buttons detailed the front of the bodice. Each carried an arrangement of long-stemmed white and yellow daisies with wrapped stems and lace accents. They also carried ribbon embroidered handkerchiefs made by the bride.
Dressed similarly to the bridesmaids was LaNelle Bale of Coffeyville, Kan., niece of the bridegroom. Ring bearer was Blake Aday of Ponca City, nephew of the bride, and candlelighter was also a nephew, Brandon Snyder of Ponca City. Distributing seed to the guests were Dylan Aday of Ponca City, nephew of the bride, and Austin Bale of Coffeyville, Kan., nephew of the bridegroom. Guest book attendants were Christy Aday, sister-in-law of the bride, and Robyn Dunkleberger. Bridal assistant was Linda Beck of Kansas City, Mo.
Assisting with the reception at the church were Stacy Dickerhoof and Sharla Ports of Chanute, Kan., cousins of the bride; Jarla Miles of Plano, Texas; Linda Nelson and Tarah Nelson of Tonkawa; Kenda Payne, Carolyn Sauzek, Bert Thomas and Barbara Struble, all of Ponca City. The five-tiered wedding cake was decorated with candy daisies and ruffles and the bridegroom's German chocolate cake was decorated with a combine, Northrup King, state wildcat and Chiefs logos. The cakes were created by Marcia Engle.
Margaret Price served as hostess, assisted by Helen Widener, for the Sept. 10 meeting of the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club. There were 27 members and five guests present.
Aline Heartsill gave a report on the Garden Club Council meeting for September. Mary Ann Potter announced that Tom Bergey of the Golden Trowel Herb Farm had invited members to his annual Fall Herb Festival Oct. 4 in Newalla. He is also sponsoring a "Best Salsa" contest. Several members plan to attend.
The Oct. 8 meeting of the garden club will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Cann Garden Center. Hostesses will be Jean Buskirk and Michiel Landers. Bergey will present the program entitled "Cooking With Herbs."
Contributing to the "Serendipity Table," which contains items that relate to gardening or white elephant articles, will be Cathy Davis, Ms. Landers and Ms. Buskirk. For additional information about the garden club interested persons may call Ms. Potter, 767-1957.
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. Information about the organization may be obtained by calling Dorothy, 765-1403, or Betty, 762-9776.
Sunday, Sept. 21: 6:30 p.m.: Discussion group will meet at the First Presbyterian Church. Members will go for a snack after the study session.
Monday, Sept. 22: Dinner at Smith Country Cafe in Newkirk. Members are to gather at the Lowe's Parking lot at 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 25: 7-9 p.m. CCC. Call Shery, 762-1987.
Friday, Sept. 26: Ponca Playhouse attendance for "Mr. Roberts."
Saturday, Sept. 27: 7 p.m., Wiener Roast, McFadden Cove at Kaw Lake. Those attending should bring a covered dish. Hot dogs will be furnished. Bring a lawn chair and call Bob, 405-362-3103, for information.
The Bressie Community Center, formerly Tearney School, was the setting recently for some good food, reminiscing and lots of laughter as forty-two former schoolmates, friends and family members gathered for the 41st annual Bressie Reunion. The invocation was given by former Tearney School student, Charles E. LeClair Jr.
The gathering was welcomed by Neil Blubaugh, who also presided over the meeting in which a 1997 Bressie Reunion hat was given and many thanks expressed to Oliver Wilson for maintenance of the community building grounds.
Door prizes were awarded to Diana Stigall of Plano, Texas; Joyce Price of Ponca City; and James LeClair of Oklahoma City. Bressie Reunion hats went as prizes for the eldest Bressie native present, Fauna Wilson Olmstead, and the youngest present, great-grandson of Neil and Betty Blubaugh, Kyle Warren Knott. For coming the greatest distance for the reunion, Charles LeClair of Orlando, Fla., was also awarded a prize.
Roger and Shirley Riggs announced that former Bressie residents, Graydon and Hortense Wilson of Fremont, Neb., have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Kenneth Wilson announced that in the near future there will be a musical benefit fundraiser held for George (Gus) Ehler, former Bressie resident, who has a serious health problem. This event will be held in Kaw City.
Mary Lee (Malaska) Wright especially enjoyed the event after finding six of her former students present. They were Kenneth Wilson, John McAlister Jr., Marilyn Andrews DeNoya, James LeClair, Maxine Stigall Hall, and Donna Jean McAlister Boyer.
Photographs were on display of Abbie Mann LeClair Stigall, Charles E. LeClair Sr., and Sam Stigall, along with photos of Abbie's eight children. Also displayed was a picture of White Plume, Chief of the Kansa (Kaw) Indians, of whom Abbie's children are the fifth generation.
Six of the children were present and shared comments and memories of growing up in Bressie during the Great Depression. Charles E. LeClair Sr., known as Chuck, and Abbie Mann LeClair, moved to the LeClair farm in Bressie in 1930 after traveling extensively throughout the United States with their first four children. Two sons were born after their move to the farm. In the years following, Chuck died of a sudden illness, Abbie married Sam Stigall, and of that marriage one daughter and one son were born. Abbie died in 1968 of cancer.
Tribute was given to the life and sacrifices made by Abbie in raising not only her own eight children, but also a nephew, while running the farm as well. Through the years other children also knew her as "Mother."
Each speaker also expressed appreciation for the many individual acts of kindness and support by Bressie neighbors to the LeClair-Stigall family during those days. Life is remembered by them as enjoyable and although there was little cash circulating among the family, they all feel they were wealthy with the blessing of both a dedicated mother and good neighbors. Many entertaining anecdotes were shared by each speaker as would be expected in a large family growing up in those days.
Those attending this year's reunion were: Carrie Wilson, Barbara Thompson, Jerry and Maxine Hall, Charles and Otta Lea Beck, John McAlister Jr., Irvin and Mary Wright, all of Bressie.
Dane and Susan Blubaugh, Dusti Blubaugh, and Darcee Blubaugh, all of Perkins; Kevin Odle, Yale; Donna Boyer, Jeanette Boyer, Neil and Betty Blubaugh and Kyle Warren Knott, Red Rock; JoAnn LeClair Bible of Glenpool; Jim and Hazel LeClair of Oklahoma City; Terry and Dana Morrow, Clearwater, Kan.; Jack J. LeClair, Mission, Texas; Robert and Diana Stigall of Plano, Texas, and Charles E. LeClair Jr. Orlando, Fla.
Those attending from Ponca City were; Kenneth and Loretta Wilson, Richard and Joyce Price, Marilyn Andrews DeNoya, Jack and Betty Snider, Fauna Olmstead, Oliver and Marjorie Wilson, Roger and Shirley Riggs, and Johnnie and Molly Wright.
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