From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, September
30, 1997
LOCAL
Letters
RSVP Director's Position Filled
Estimate Of Needs Approved
Keating Appoints Bridwell To NOC Board of Regents
Oktoberfest Offering Fun, Food, Festivities
Art Association Sets Photography Contest
Youth Pottery Art Classes Set
DEATHS
Eugene Roberts
Harold W. Layton
Kathryn Marie Braden
Dale R. Rice
Obituaries
Marion Gale Albers
Funerals
Bob Brookhart
NEWS BRIEFS
BUSINESS
Chamber Attempts To Be More Regional
Where Are They Now? New Mexico Honors Former Ponca Citian
Kathy Tippin To Direct Kaw Lake Association
City Sales Tax Collections Up During July
LIFESTYLES
Harris-Richards Vows Read
Jerry and Moni Neville Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary Today
Appreciation Coffee Set for Oct. 10
SPORTS
JVs Fall To Flags, Stillwater
Lady Cats To Start Regional Tourney
Comments Supported
Regarding the article in the Tuesday September 23, 1997 issue about the comments from Mike Kruck.
Kudos to Mr. Kruck for the intestinal fortitude to stand up and be counted for good taste and common decency.
I am a football referee, and have been for 27 years.
While the members of our crew rarely get to see a Wildcat home game, we always turn on the radio on our way back to Ponca to see how the team did, and if they won or not.
I personally cannot remember a game in recent years, particularly with the present broadcast crew, that has not had some kind of derogatory comment, or belittling of officials.
I also remember, vividly, last year the play to play announcer, yelling into the microphone that he, the announcer, could not believe that the coach had called the same play twice in a row. Was he saying that he knew more about coaching than the head coach? If so perhaps he should submit his resume for the position.
Several years ago the play by play announcer was Sherol Hovis. One evening he made a comment that cast a bad light on the official. This was brought to his attention and Mr. Hovis apologized on the air and later came to our meeting and apologized to us in person.
It was not that long ago that I called in to the host of Party Line and complained about the comments the announcer made toward officials. That very noon on his sports show the announcer spent about 10 of his 15 minutes defending his position, and to my knowledge has not taken it upon himself to apologize or retract any of his statements.
About three weeks ago this same person made the comment on his sports show "Tulsa lost the game to Cincinnati because of a bad call the referees made."
I challenge that statement and challenge that person to a live debate on the air about the rules of the game.
I personally hope that Mr. Kruck's comments do not die in vain, if the announcers cannot still root for the home team and not belittle the game officials, I for one would vote that the contract for broadcast be let to another station.
Fuzzy Warren
Supports Announcers
I believe WBBZ does an excellent job of broadcasting our Ponca City High School sports, week after week, year after year. I feel that most football officials realized that they are human and don't always make the right call and the fans and sports announcers have the freedom to disagree.
Rick Vanater
DFC Society Formed
The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Congress in 1926. It was first awarded to Charles A. Lindbergh for his solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.
The citation is presented by the president of the United States for "heroism and extraordinary achievement in flight."
The official listing of those honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross medal was partially destroyed in a fire at the Veterans Record Center in St. Louis, Mo. So, in 1994, the Distinguished Flying Cross Society was founded to establish and maintain a record of those who were so honored.
For a small initiation and membership fee (to support the society), those who have proof of having been awarded the DFC are eligible to join the Distinguished Flying Cross Society by contacting its founder:
Alexander D. Ciurczak
34552 Camino Capistrano
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
Truman J. Smith
Member
Distinguished Flying Cross Society
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The new Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) director's position for Ponca City and Kay County has been filled by Marie Trenary.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the large number of senior volunteers in the Ponca City and Kay County area," says Trenary. "My vision for RSVP is to increase public awareness for the program's opportunities for businesses and volunteers."
RSVP helps individuals age 55 and older, put their skills to work for their community. Volunteers choose how and where they want to serve. "Studies indicate that seniors who volunteer live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives," says Trenary.
Before accepting the RSVP position, Trenary gained experience with seniors as activity director at Wheatheart Nutrition and at local assisted living facilities. She previously taught school at Newkirk for 18 years.
Trenary is married to husband Martin and they have three children. Staff Sgt. Chad and Wendy Trenary and sons, Schuyler and Hunter of North Carolina; Sgt. Justin and Lisa Trenary of Seattle, Wash.; and Tara, a freshman at Ponca City Mid-High School. They are members of Northeast Baptist Church.
The new director has been very active with job related activities including a recent visit to the Wheatheart Nutrition Fall Fest luncheon in Enid, where she presented a humorous book review to more than 500 seniors attending. Her first official order of business as RSVP director was the presentation of a fund raising handmade quilt to Martin Smith, who won it in a drawing at the Blackwell Kay County Fair.
She also coordinated the RSVP annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse on Sept. 29.
Trenary said she is currently seeking opportunities to provide informational programs about RSVP to local business/civic groups. RSVP is a United Way agency.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Approval of the 1997-98 Estimate of Needs, prepared by Yadon & Putnam, was given Monday night at a special board meeting. The estimated current expense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998, was $22,723,187.50.
Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City, said, "Approving this is only a formality of the law, and it means that you've seen the Estimate of Needs."
General Fund
The limit of expenditures is estimated $22,723,187.50, and the ad valorem is $5,190,402.48. The school could have a possible over collection of $511,000 in ad valorem alone.
The cash fund balance (deficit) as of June 30, 1997, totaled $1,692,187.41. This number is down $75,000 from last year.
The estimated miscellaneous revenue is $15,840,597.61 for FY 98. This number is down $881,000 from last year. White commented that the board has already talked about loss of revenue, in several recent meetings.
Building Fund
The building fund received $93,000 more than what the school spent in the building fund. The school had a current expense of $1,273,031.52 in the building fund.
The cash in the fund balance is estimated at $531,341.35. The balance to raise from ad valorem tax is $741,690.17. This number is derived from subtracting the cash in the fund balance from the current expense.
Sinking Fund
The cash balance on hand as of June 30, 1997, in the sinking fund was $1,572,828.39. A reserve in the judgment totaled $6,295.28. This will leave the balance of assets at $1,566,533.11.
The sinking fund requirements for 1997-98 interest earnings on the bonds was $622,619.79 and $1,878,571,43 for accrual on unmatured bonds.
The total sinking fund requirements is $2,501,191.22.
The next regular board meeting will be Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.
Bill Bridwell, Ponca City, newly appointed Northern Oklahoma College Regent, was administered the oath of office by District Judge D.W. Boyd at the August meeting of the Board of Regents.
Bridwell begins a five-year term of office succeeding Zane Barham, Ponca City, who completed his term June 30.
Northern President Dr. Joe Kinzer reported on the new Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program; the Native American Leadership program being developed; Phase II of the Northern Performing Arts Center; and the athletic media guide in preparation. He also said, rainy weather has halted work on the baseball and soccer fields.
Dr. Ron Appleman, vice president for academic affairs, reported a record number of credit hours for the fall semester. The total campus enrollment was 1,413 with an all-time high of 820 Enid students. Mick Weiberg, vice president for student affairs, reported that residence hall occupancy was nearly 100 percent.
Marion Tucker, vice president for information systems, reported on a Chautauqua experiment and on inservice computer seminars.
The Regents approved the employment of the following: William Bennett, security officer; Kelli Burgess, telephone computer operator; Michael Duroy, director of student and community activities; Rick Edgington, director of TANF program; Stephanie Green, counselor at Enid; Don Harman, electrician; John Holland, roofer; Betsey Horinek, admissions clerk; Martha Johns and Judy Lewis, residence hall directors; Jason Johnson, dean of men; and Kathy Hawkins, nursing instructor. A nursing instructor, job developer and secretary for the TANF program were also approved.
The resignations of Russell Bullen, maintenance electrician; Wanna Wyler, residence hall director; Orville Merrill, security officer; and Diann Holman, telephone computer operator, were accepted. A leave of absence without pay for Saundra Nigh, nursing instructor was approved.
Other items approved included repair and maintenance to the president's home; section 13 allocations for instructional equipment and furniture, library acquisitions, physical plant equipment, vehicle purchase and computers and networking. The Regents also approved the monthly financial report by Curtis Jackson, vice president for financial affairs.
The Association of Community College Trustees convention was announced for Oct. 15-18 in Dallas, Texas.
A weekend of fun, food and festivities has been planned for the Oktoberfest set for Saturday and Sunday at the grounds of the Marland Estate.
Sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission the Oktoberfest proceeds go to the restoration of the Marland Mansion.
Over 80 arts and crafts vendors from five states will be displaying their wares during the event. To tickle the taste buds there will be tasty food provided by 17 food vendors.
The children's activities have been boosted this year by 20 different activities including, Space Ball, Bicycles, Trampoline, Moon Bounce, Superplay Playground, face painting clown wet-sponge toss, snail bean-bag toss, softball/football throw, Helium balloons, sand art and others.
The children's entertainment will be held in two different tents. The entertainers are mimes, jugglers, unicycle riders, ventriloquist and magicians.
For the adults there will be two stages on Saturday, including the Impostors, Proverty's Children, Checkmate and a Saturday Night Dance at the main stage. Meanwhile at the pool stage there will be performances by Fran's Dance, Kem's Gym, Oklahoma Kids and Jazzercize.
On Sunday the Sky Pilots, Edgar Cruz and Music, Music, Music are slated for the main stage while Zen Okies and Mark Cruz will appear at the pool stage.
Admission is $2 per person 12 to adult and $1 for children 7 to 11. Children under six are admitted free.
Transportation will be provided from the Presbyterian Church parking lot.
For safety reasons, no bikes or pets will be allowed on the grounds. There will be a first aid station available. The public is invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the day.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
October 8 is the deadline for entry in the 15th Annual Ponca City Photography Competition, sponsored by the Ponca City Art Association at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue.
Works may be hand delivered to the Art Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday or from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8. The photographs will remain on exhibit Oct. 12-26 at the Art Center. A reception for photographers and PCAA members and guests will be held Oct. 12. from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Entries will be limited to six per person and any photographic process is eligible. Entries may be made in four divisions including student, amateur, advanced and special award. All entries must be the original work by the entrant and not entered in previous Ponca City Art Association photography competitions.
Judging in the amateur and advanced divisions will be in both color and black and white. Judging in the student division and the special award will be in only one category whether the photos are in color or black and white.
All photos must be 5x7 inches or larger, mounted, and wired for hanging. Matting and/or framing is optional. Framed prints will not be accepted with glass. Plexiglas or shrink wrap may be used for protection. Framed prints with no glass or protection are acceptable. Matting should be neutral, suitable for art display. An identification label must be attached to the back of each entry. Labels are available at the Art Center.
Displayed photos may be offered for sale. The Ponca City Art Association will retain a 20 percent commission of the selling price. Photographers must state the selling price on the label if it is for sale, or indicate NFS if the work is not for sale.
The student category is reserved for high school age and younger; amateur is for nonprofessional photographers and anyone who has not won two first place ribbons in past shows; advanced is for photographers for hire, or anyone who has won two first place ribbons in past shows; and the special award category is for anyone who wants to enter two prints in this special requirement division.
Prizes include $50 for each first place in color and $50 for black and white in amateur and advanced divisions; also $25 for second place in both color and black and white, a $25 gift certificate will be awarded for third places; and some awards of merit will be issued by the judge at his discretion.
In the special award category, $50 will be presented for the photograph that best exemplifies the essence of Kay County. Entries may be in black and white or color. A second place gift certificate may also be awarded. Photographs must be entered only in this division to qualify for the special award prizes.
Special awards for the 1997 PCAA 1997 photography competition will also include the "Best of Show" award, which will be selected from all entries and pays a $100 cash award and the People's Choice Award which earns the winner a $50 cash award. The People's Choice award is presented at the conclusion of the show and is determined by balloting while the exhibition is hung. Each visitor at the exhibit may cast one ballot for this award.
Judge for the 1997 photography competition is Dr. Gene Post, instructor in photography, journalism and broadcasting at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Post also maintains his own studio and exhibits his works at various shows and studios.
The Ponca City Art Association Photography Competition is funded in part by the Gareth Muchmore Memorial Fund. Muchmore was a longtime director of the Ponca City Art Association and had an avid interest in Indian and western art. He was the editor and co-publisher of the Ponca City News and was also an accomplished photographer.
Chairmen for the show are Richard M. Tillman and Dr. Glenn Cope. All entries must be picked up by Oct. 31. For more information call the Art Center 765-9746. The Ponca City Art Center is open from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Pottery Art Classes for youth will begin Oct. 8, at 3:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Art Center and continue for several weeks each Wednesday.
The after school pottery art class will include pottery and glazing techniques of some hand formed pieces and use of the potter's wheel. Classes dismiss at 5 p.m.
For more information about registration fees, tools, clay, and clothing, call the Ponca City Art Center at 765-9746 Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Students must be members of the Ponca City Art Association and annual family memberships are available for $10.
For more information about the classes call instructor Anna Adams at
765-5086.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Eugene Roberts, longtime Blackwell resident, died early Sunday morning, Sept. 28, 1997, at his home in Blackwell. He was 73.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Wayne Bookout officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery, where a flag presentation will be made by members of the Blackwell American Legion and VFW.
Eugene Roberts was born Oct. 10, 1923, in Hunnewell, Kan., the son of Daniel and Grace (Hale) Roberts. He grew up in Hunnewell and attended Hunnewell, Kan., and Braman, Okla., schools. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army beginning June 17, 1943. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal during combat in the European Theater. Following his discharge on Jan. 4, 1946, he returned to Hunnewell and began working as a mechanic at Blackwell Zinc Co.
On June 8, 1950, he was married to Betty Jo Williamson in Wellington, Kan., and the couple established their home in Blackwell. Roberts was a member of the Blackwell Church of God, and American Legion, and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War. His hobbies include gardening and caring for his lawn.
Survivors including his wife, Betty Jo Roberts of Blackwell; one daughter, Becky Lafferty of Blackwell; one son, Mike Roberts of Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Beulah Chappell of Council Bluff, Iowa; one brother, Fay Roberts of South Haven, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Rathbun; his parents; four sisters, Gladys Hunter, Leona Holt, Winford Hill and Dorothy Harris; two brothers, Earl and Marvin Roberts; and one grandson.
Casket bearers will be Bob Paige, Terry Humble, Ed Humble, Bill Angle, Delmar Fitzgerald, John Crittenden, and Eddie Heckelsmiller. Honorary bearers will be Dr. L.W. Ghormley, Dr. Robert London and Brad Evans.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Roberts name to the Ponca City Hospice, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
NEWKIRK - Harold W. Layton, longtime Newkirk resident, died Monday morning, Sept. 29, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. He was 81.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Newkirk First Christian Church with the Rev. Jerry Albright officiating. Burial will follow in the Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.
Harold W. Layton was born June 30, 1916, at Clearlake in Beaver County. He was the son of Frank and Irene (Culp) Layton. Layton grew up and received his education in the Beaver area and after receiving his education, worked as a ranch hand, later becoming ranch foreman. During World War II, Layton entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1940.
On Oct. 13, 1941, he was married to Marjorie Ann Howard in Blackwell and the couple lived in New York while he was stationed there. When he was sent overseas, his wife returned to Kay County. One of his assignments was in the Panama Canal Zone.
After his discharge from the 4104th Unit, U.S. Air Force in 1945, Layton returned to Kay County, where he farmed and raised cattle. He was also employed as assistant manager of the Newkirk Farmer's Co-op for many years. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the VFW Clarence Pond Post 4979. He enjoyed working with cattle and the land, gardening and family activities.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie and two sons, Frank Layton and Larry Layton of Newkirk; two daughters, Susan Horinek of Newkirk and Peggy Layton of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Nina Carey of Arkansas City; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Pearl Layton; and one step-brother, Kenneth Layton.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Layton's name with the First Christian Church, c/o Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647.
BLACKWELL - Kathryn Marie Braden, former Blackwell resident, died Monday morning, Sept. 29, 1997, at her home in Stroud. She was 93.
The funeral will be held graveside at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Kathy Leithner, First Untied Methodist Church, Stroud, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Kathryn Marie (Donley) Braden was born Jan. 18, 1904, in Cold Springs, Okla., the daughter of Martin and Amanda (Wilkinson) Donley. She grew up in Cold Springs and attended Marlow (Okla.) public schools. After receiving her education she moved to Indianapolis, Ind., and began employment as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. With her job, she was transferred to Blackwell, where she became chief operator in 1922.
She was married to Henry Glen Braden on June 8, 1925, in Perry and the couple established their home in Blackwell before moving to Oklahoma City in 1934. In 1955, the couple opened the Red Bud Restaurant and Tea Room and operated the business until 1965, then they retired. They returned to Blackwell in 1979, then moved to Stroud in 1989 to live near their son. Mrs. Braden worked with the Hospital Auxiliary while living in Blackwell and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Stroud. She was very active in each church she attended throughout her life. Her hobbies included china painting and needlepoint.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Glen Braden of Stroud; two sons, Richard D. of Stroud and Robert G. of Albuquerque, N.M.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Annie May, Mary Ellen Lemons, and Zula Joyner.
FAIRFAX/RALSTON - Dale R. Rice, longtime Fairfax/Ralston area resident, died Sunday night, Sept., 28, 1997, at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa. He was 69.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ralston First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Moffiet, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Dale R. Rice was born April 16, 1928, in the Big Bend area and was the son of Joe and Effie Stark Rice. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was married to Helen M. Hutchison on Jan. 5, 1992, in Miami, Okla., and the couple made their home in Fairfax. Rice had been employed as a custodian at the Fairfax High School. He enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the home; three sons, Tim of Claremore, Bill of Gunbarrel, Texas, and Joe of Fairfax; four daughters, Kathy Mariner of Tulsa, Dalene Rice of Virginia Beach, Va., Lori Rice and Cassie Rice, both of Fairfax; one step-son Mickey Hutchison of Fairfax; two brothers, Ervin of Manford, and Kenneth of Pawnee; four sisters, Gracie Cary of Tulsa, Geraldine Forbes of Ralston, Vida Peters of Skiatook and Minnie Jo Cales of Tulsa; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Victoria Rice; his parents; one brother, Algie Rice; and one sister Lucille Goad.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Rice's name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Cancer Research, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
The family will be at the Joe Rice home to receive friends and family.
WICHITA, Kan. - Gale Albers, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997, at the Via Christi-St. Joseph Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was 68.
A rosary will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, 201 South Hydraulic in Wichita. The funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Magdalen in Wichita. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Wichita.
Marion Gale Albers was born April 27, 1929, in Ponca City, the son of Walter F. and Irene (Davis) Albers. He grew up and attended schools in Ponca City. He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army.
On Nov. 27, 1957, he was married to Norma Lee Dodson in Ponca City and the couple made their home in Wichita, where Albers was employed at Cessna Aircraft as a mod mechanic. He retired in 1993, and spent his retirement years enjoying his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Lee, of the home in Wichita; two daughters, DeAnn Konkel and her husband Sam of Haysville, Kan., and Laura Lee Helm and her husband, Rocky, of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Phyllis Mingo and her husband Dick, of Bountiful, Utah, and Joan "Jodie" Gilbert of Ponca City; one brother-in-law Warren Adler of Ponca City; and three grandchildren, Seth Konkel, Shelbie Konkel and Colton Helm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter F. and Irene Albers; and one sister, Maudine "Dean" Adler.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Albers' name to the American Red Cross, 707 North Main Street, Wichita, KS 67203 or to the Catholic Charities Foundation, 437 North Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202.
paid obituary
Wednesday
Bob Brookhart - Memorial service to be at 11 a.m. at the Tonkawa
First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick
Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
NEWS BRIEFS
Homecoming Week - Homecoming Week will take place in Ponca City this week. A Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade will be held downtown at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Activities for Friday are: law activities at the high school at 9:10 a.m., football game at 7:30 p.m. at Sullins Stadium with a dance following at 10 p.m. Come out and support the Wildcats.
Elks Set Show - Popeye and Family Show, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, sponsored by Kay County Shrine Club. Proceeds will benefit the Kay County Shrine Club - not deductible as charitable contribution.
Arrest - Police arrested a 25-year-old man at 8:15 a.m. Monday in the 300 block of East Highland Avenue for driving under the influence, no insurance and speeding.
Theft - A man in the 200 block of West Gary Avenue reported to police at 9:32 a.m. Monday that his wallet had been stolen. A report was taken.
Arrests - An 18-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were arrested at 11:46 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Monday from the 1400 block of McGraw Drive for domestic assault and battery.
Arrest - Police arrested a 17-year-old man at 11:47 a.m. Monday at the Hutchins Memorial for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Theft - A man from the 700 block of Marland Drive reported stolen car tags to police at 12:43 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 19-year-old man at 6:25 p.m. Monday from the 700 block of East Grand Avenue on a Kay County warrant.
Arrest - A 31-year-old man was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Monday at
Cleveland Avenue and North Union Street for driving under suspension and
expired inspection.
BUSINESS
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce at the Friday Board meeting made plans to make the organization more regional in scope by holding the November Board of Directors meeting at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa.
Additionally the board agreed to have exchange memberships with Chamber officials from Tonkawa, Newkirk and Blackwell.
A report was given on the United Way lease. The United Way occupies an office in the Chamber building. Last year the Chamber had waived the charges to help the organization with finances.
Now the lease will be on a one-year basis, with an early out clause for both parties. Previously the lease had been for 10 years. It was reported that United Way is doing better and will start paying the rent again in January.
Dr. Bill White, superintendent of schools, reported that the bond election is coming up Oct. 14. Barry Bickle, co-chairman, of the campaign, asked for volunteers to stuff envelopes and make phone calls reminding citizens to vote.
Named to the nominating committee for the 1998 Board of Directors vacancies were Chairman Larry Felix and Scott Dean, chairman-elect. Other members committee will be Carol Bouldin, Dolly Rolland, Martin Smith, Ed Trice, Danny Thompson and Sandy Murphy-Driggers.
Breakfast of Champions
The next Breakfast of Champions is set for Thursday at Pioneer Technology Center featuring the new Chamber CEO Jan Jarrett. He will speak on "Customer Service Moments of Truth." Breakfast will be served at 7:15 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Chamber at 765-4400. Admission is $5.
Also on Thursday there will be a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. at the former Hardee's, for Carl Jr's franchise.
Jarrett announced that Department of Commerce officials will be in Ponca City Friday to visit with the new Economic Advisory Board.
Leadership Ponca City will meet on Oct. 8 for the informational Civic and Human Services. The class recently attend a retreat at Western Hills. Also on Oct. 8 and 9 the Ambassador Committee is to hold goodwill days calling on Chamber members.
Second Friday Forum on Oct. 10 will featured State Auditor Clifton Scott.
The "Night for Excellence in Education," is slated for Oct. 23 and will feature Steve Smallwood, the 1996 state teacher of the year. Business After Hours will be Oct. 28 at Sun Precision Machining. On Oct. 31, there will be a special forum on the city sales tax election.
Looking to November the Holiday Preview, sponsored by Give Ponca the Business, is set for Nov. 8 and 9 at Hutchins Memorial. A safety seminar featuring Oklahoma Labor commissioner Brenda Reneau will be held at Pioneer Technology Center on Nov. 10.
The Board of Directors agreed to sponsor the December Business After Hours, which honors elected officials. The place has not yet been announced.
The treasurers report was by Robert Sherer and the auditors report was given by Ron Stevens of Baskin, Hadley and Associates.
Guests were Leanna Adams, Marc LaBossiere and Ron Stevens of the Leadership Ponca City class, and Charles Ziegenhain, chairman of the Presidents Club.
Dr. Shirley Murphy, daughter of Mrs. Harold Jones, Ponca City, and the late Dr. Harold Jones, was recently inducted into the New Mexico Hall of Fame at the state fair grounds in Albuquerque. She was inducted by the First Lady of New Mexico, the Honorable Dee Johnson.
Prior to that, Dr. Murphy received the Governor's Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women. She is chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She was among 30 women who made efforts to improve the status of women in New Medico chosen to receive the award.
Murphy was nominated by the New Mexico Allergy Society (NMAS) because of her "long term and outstanding service to the state of New Mexico and for her advocacy for women in New Mexico," said the nomination letter from NMAS.
"Dr. Murphy has been a leader as well as a pioneer herself in providing innovative programs that provide care and education for children with lung diseases and their families, she has been a teacher and mentor to others including many New Mexico women, and has carried out research in asthma which has provided new medications and ways to provide better care to patients. She has helped to set national standards for providing better care of both children and adults with asthma," continued the letter.
Murphy earned her M.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed postgraduate training at University of California, Los Angeles-Harbor General Hospital. She came to the UNM School of Medicine in 1976 as assistant professor of pediatrics.
She was the fifth woman in the United States to be made a chair of a department of pediatrics when she was chosen for the position in 1993. She has often been listed in "The Best Doctors in America," a peer-based publication which asks doctors with physicians they would trust to care for their own children.
Murphy is a triple board certified pediatrician, allergist and pulmonary physician. She founded the first program for children with lung disease at UNM and she has partnered with the State Department of Health to provide asthma management for rural, minority, and low income families with children with severe asthma.
Murphy was chairman for the First National Conference on Asthma sponsored by the NIH. She is also chairman of the National Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma sponsored by 35 medical organizations through the National Institutes of Health. The FDA appointed her as chairman of their Pulmonary and Allergy Advisory Committee which approves new drugs for the treatment of asthma and other lung diseases.
She served on the board of directors of the New Mexico Lung Association and helped establish the association's Asthma Camp which has been providing summer education and recreation for asthmatic children of the state for more than 15 years. She has also worked with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on local and national levels.
Dr. Murphy graduated form Ponca City High School in 1962. She graduated from the Colorado University and the University of Kansas Medical School.
Kathy Tippin has been employed as executive director of the Kaw Lake Association. As director of the Kaw Lake Association, she will be in charge of bookkeeping, memberships, marketing, event coordination and fund raising, and magazine development.
The purpose of the Kaw Lake Association is to build a region-wide partnership of towns, businesses, service agencies and local governments within the North Central Oklahoma Kaw Lake area.
The mission includes recruitment of a broad membership base, creation of financial support system, addressing infrastructure needs, tourism development, broadening the business base and marketing the region as a whole, according to Bill Rutz, chairman of the board.
A resident of Ponca City since 1978, Tippin most recently was local advertising sales manager/advertising sales representative for Post-Newsweek Cable (now Cable One). For the past five and a half years she sold and oversaw production of advertising for Post-Newsweek advertisers.
Prior to that she was marketing coordinator for Heartland Federal Savings and Loan (now Commercial Federal) from 1988-91 and local sales manager/advertising representative for KLOR radio from 1978-88. Currently she also is self-employed as sales representative for International Heritage, a network marketing business that specializes in fine jewelry, collectibles and golf items.
She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor of science degree in journalism and has worked in advertising and public relations since 1972. Locally, she is a member of Soroptimist International of Ponca City, president of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), a member of Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, Ponca City Tomorrow/Ponca City Chamber Education committee and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
She and her husband John, have one daughter, a ninth grader at Mid-High.
Individuals interested in known more about the Kaw Lake Association may attend a Board meeting or contact Rutz at (405) 762-7389 or Tippin at (405) 765-8043.
Ponca City sales tax return from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for business conducted during July was up compared to the same time frame last year. Ponca City coffers will receive a total of $732,480, up from $704,899 for July 1996.
Statewide, the August distribution of city sales tax collections totaled $68,999,609 The disbursement to 483 cities and towns showed an increase of $3,625,251 from the $65,374,358 return distributed 481 cities and towns in July one year ago.
City June 97 June 96
Barnsdall $10,857 $13,567
Bartlesville 983,835 948,944
Billings 10,016 8,928
Blackwell 96,042 144,626
Braman 2,161 1,442
Burbank 446 349
Deer Creek 1,067 788
Enid 1,249,007 1,242,034
Fairfax 13,879 11,990
Kaw City 3,303 2,723
Lamont 1,887 2,319
Marland 932 663
Medford 10,325 9,749
Morrison 3,984 5,744
Newkirk 23,432 22,429
Pawhuska 52,489 61,366
Pawnee 32,255 32,083
Perry 37,796 39,558
Pond Creek 7,544 6,387
Ralston 1,302 1,504
Red Rock 692 939
Shidler 2,100 1,881
Stillwater 895,051 905.891
Tonkawa 37,954 42,268
LIFESTYLES
Wedding vows were exchanged by Shannon Renee Harris and Brent Michael Richards in a recent summer afternoon ceremony held in the First Baptist Church in Glenpool.
Parents of the couple are Rick and Renee Goughler of Glenpool and Dana J. Harris of The Village. The groom's parents are Ms. Francie Jones of Kellyville and Lt. Col. and Mrs. Roderick Richards of Fredericksburg, Va.
The Rev. Page Cole of Sapulpa and the Rev. Randy Lynn of Jenks read the vows. Pre-wedding music was provided by the Rev. Randy Lynn. The Rev . Roger and Connie Brothers sang "Through the Years" and the Rev. Randy Lynn and Barbie Harris sang "Just You and I". Following the reading of the vows Connie Brothers sang "I Believe In You and Me." The Rev. Mr. Lynn and Renee Goughler sang "Only God Could Love You More" as the rings were exchanged. During Communion and the lighting of the Unity candle, Kenny and Barbie Harris and Connie Brothers sang "Undivided."
The bride was gowned in a designer gown of Ivory satin, styled with halter neck and featuring a sheer yoke inset on a basque waist bodice. Her full skirt was embellished with cut-outs of Battenburg lace, trimmed with Ivory pearls and sequins. Her fingertip veil was of Ivory Pearl and edged with Ivory satin piping and attached to a tiara.
She carried a nosegay of Burgundy and pink silk roses, accented with baby's breath greenery and Hunter green, seafoam green, burgundy and pink ribbon streamers.
Carla Whinnery of Sapulpa served the bride as maid of honor. Bridesmatron was Mrs. Kristi Randol, aunt of the bride, Kildare. Bridesmaids were Heather Watson of Sapulpa, Lesli Harris, cousin of the bride, Glenpool; Ingrid Bergmann, sister of the groom, Fredricksburg, Va. and Leah Harris, cousin of the bride, Ponca City.
The attendants were dressed in full length designer gowns in Hunter Green Italian silk, and carried nosegays of burgundy and pink silk roses, accented with baby's breath and greenery.
Allyce Richards, sister of the groom, Fredricksburg, Va. and Jordan Cruce, cousin of the bride, Glenpool were flower girls. They were dressed in Ivory satin, and carried flower baskets designed by the groom's aunt, Judy Weimer of Oklahoma City.
Cameron Cruce, cousin of the bride, Glenpool, was ring bearer and Drew Randol, cousin of the bride, Kildare, was train bearer.
Dale McNew of Kellyville was best man and groomsmen were Lance Reimer, cousin of the groom, Oklahoma City; Chris Eistle of Tulsa, Scott Jones, brother of the groom, California and Mark Jones, brother of the groom, Kellyville.
Jamie Stevens and Scott Lynn, both of Kellyville served as ushers. Miss Christy Goughler and Miss Kimberly Goughler, cousins of the bride, Skiatook, lighted the candles, and Mrs. Jennifer Waldron, cousin of the bride, Owasso, kept the guest book. Chase Reimer, cousin of the groom, Oklahoma City, distributed birdseed bells to the guests.
Following a honeymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple are making their home at 121 East Ross in Sapulpa. The bride is a hairstylist and assistant manager at Blockbuster Video in Tulsa. The groom is assistant manager of Blockbuster Video and also a student at Tulsa Community College.
Special out-of-town guests for the wedding were Larry and Cloene Graham, grandparents of the bride; Delores Harris, grandmother of the bride, all of Ponca City; Gene and Winnie Hutsell, grandparents of the bride, Mountain Grove, Mo.; Larry Goughler, grandfather of the bride, Barnsdall; Lt. Col. and Mrs. Roderick Richards, Ingrid and Allyce, parents and sisters of the groom, Fredricksburg, Va.; Jane Smith of Weatherford; the Rev. and Mrs. Martin Baird, Grove, he is the former pastor of Osage Heights Baptist Church, who was with the family at Shannon's birth.
Jerry and Moni Neville of Ponca City celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary today.
Jerry met Monika (Bieser) while stationed with the U.S. Army in Mainz-Finthen Germany in 1971. They were married in the First Christian Church Chapel, in Ponca City on Sept. 30, 1972.
The Nevilles have two daughters, Ulrike Nicole, teaching in South Korea and Lori Lynn, stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba with the U.S. Navy.
Jerry graduated from Po-Hi in 1967 and from OSU in 1977. He is a Captain at the Ponca City Police Department, and retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. Jerry and Moni own The Personal Touch Embroidery Shop and Moni runs it. Both are avid bicycle riders, and are active members of the Cherokee Wheelmen Bicycle Club.
Moni became a U.S. citizen last October. She is a member of the Kildare Family and Community Education Club, and likes to knit, sew, and garden.
The Meals on Wheels Board of Directors will be hosting an Appreciation Coffee for all volunteer drivers and their spouses on Friday, Oct. 10, at 9:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, it was announced today.
All drivers and substitute drivers with their spouses are cordially invited to attend in appreciation of their dedication and faithful service to the Meals on Wheels program. There are currently nine routes, according to Alice Evans, spoikesperson for the program, with 45 regular drivers and 50 substitute drivers. Marlene Gregory is the driver coordinator.
Entertaining at the Appreciation Coffee will be Carl Coates, doing his pantomime act.
The purpose of Meals on Wheels is to provide one nutritious meal at noon for five days a week, to senior citizens 65 years or older and 65 years and under if mentally or physically handicapped.
The program will furnish a meal to someone dismissed from the hospital for two weeks after their dismissal. Special diets will be prepared, if a written permission is given by the doctor to the hospital.
Leaders of the project say if a recipient does not care for certain foods, there can be no substitutions.
The cost of the meal is $2.50, which is what the hospital charges Meals on Wheels. If a recipient cannot pay that much, Meals on Wheels will accept what they feel they can pay based upon their income. The project receives no money from the government, city, or United Way, but is self-supporting. All persons who work on the program are volunteers, except the hospital staff.
Anyone interested in the program or in need of more information, please
call Nell Barnard at 762-4707 or Velma Ealick at 762-1434.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
"There must be something in the air when we play Stillwater," Wildcat assistant coach Joe Matlock groaned after watching the JVs drop a hard-fought 14-7 decision to the Pioneers JVs at Sullins Stadium Monday evening. "The penalties killed us."
The yellow flags ruined a fine offensive performance and an outstanding defensive effort by the Cats, who fell to 2-2 on the season.
Two plays by Stillwater spelled the difference. A 33-yard sweep in the first period set up the first Stillwater touchdown and a 57-yard pass play in the fourth quarter was the winning score.
In between, the Ponca City defense kept Stillwater well in check. Except for the two big plays, Stillwater never crossed into Ponca City territory on its own. The only other threat was as a result of a Ponca City fumble on a punt and that threat was thwarted.
The Poncans scored on their first possession, taking advantage of a short Stillwater punt, they marched 40 yards to the Stillwater 15. A motion penalty moved the ball back to the 20 but quarterback Blake Geubelle hit wide-out Kyle Lindsey, who broke two tackles to reach the end zone. Geubelle kicked the extra point and Ponca City led 7-0 with 4:03 left in the first period.
"Lindsay had a couple of great catches," Matlock said. "He has a feel for the ball, great hands and runs great routes."
But Stillwater came right back, getting outside on a sweep that carried to the Ponca City 15. The Pioneers scored two plays later to knot the score with 2:54 left in the initial period.
Ponca City got within scoring distance midway through the second quarter, driving inside the Stillwater 15. But a fourth- and-two play came up just short.
The Po-Hi defense held and forced a punt. But the catch was bobbled with Stillwater recovering at the Ponca City 20. Stillwater got to the 15, but no closer and the two teams went into the intermission tied at 7.
The third quarter was a defensive struggle and the Poncans spent much of the final period with poor field position.
But Stillwater connected on the long pass play for the lead with 8:34 remaining and the tiring Poncans weren't able to mount a final drive.
"We were really short on numbers," assistant coach Jerry Hill said. Hit hard by grade problems and having several JV players move up to fill varsity vacancies, the Wildcat staff was able to suit up only 26 players for the game.
"A number of these kids played both ways," Matlock said. "Mark Goddard played tailback and safety. He was never off the field and he must have carried the ball 25 times tonight. Geubelle was also on defense and played most of the game."
"Matt Cook, Harrison Freeman and Wade Bair were at linebacker and played great," Hill said.
Back on offense, Matlock praised the efforts of receiver Rodney Bonham and running back Josh Young.
The JVs are scheduled to play at Enid next Monday.
Ponca City's Lady Wildcat softballers go looking for some respect and a regional title as the playoff start in Enid Thursday.
Pitcher Julie Schiltz will go looking for a record.
With a split against Tulsa Hale Monday, Shiltz moved to 54-28 on her career with the Po-Hi girls. That ties her for the most career wins with Tara Hembree, who was 54-35 by the time she graduated in 1993.
Schiltz was the picther in both games as the Lady Cats lost to Hale 2-1 in the first game but came back for a 2-0 decision in the second.
Ponca City broke up the scoreless duel in the first game in the sixth inning. Chris Hinman led off with a single and stole second. Then Sarah Pameticky came through with a two-out single to score the first run.
But Hale came back in the bottom of the seventh to score twice on three singles and with help from two passed balls.
Schiltz had scattered five hits until the fateful seventh. She had three strike outs and one walk.
In the second game, Schiltz limited Hale to just three hits while strtiking out 10.
The Lady Cats scratched out their first run in the fifth inning. Hinman led off with a single. She moved to second on Robbi Coffelt's hit, stole third and scored on the overthrow.
The insurance run came in the seventh as Alana Smith singled to start the inning, stole second and later scored on Hinman's fly out to right.
Ponca City collected four hits in that game.
The Lady Cats (25-16) will play Oklahoma City Northwest Classen (15-50
at the time of the regional meeting) in the first game fo the regional tournament
at Enid Thursday at 10 a.m. Enid takes on Edmond North in the second game
of the double eliminatioin tournament.