From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, October
14, 1996
LOCAL
Standing Bear Statue in Place
Nearly News
Crossing Repairs To Be This Week
Passenger Rail Service In State Has Possibilities
Police Arrest Two on Charges Of Destruction
Christian Motorcyclists Set Coming Events
Letters Say:
Skate Park Request Set for P&R Review
Study Reveals Financial Future Of Teacher Retirement Sound
Producers Must Report Workers Earnings to IRS
NEWS BRIEFS
DEATHS
Laran Blayne Masters
Raymond Cross
Charles B. Salamone
Marie Lee Carter
Services Pending
Loraine M. Payne
Funerals
Mabel Agatha Donelson
FAMILY LIVING
Affair of the Heart Oct. 25-27 in OKC
Annual 'Be My Guest' Day Slated Sunday in Tonkawa
Mothers Club Meets
Woman's Club Has Guest Day
SPORTS
Harriers Fare Well In Jenks
Varsity Boys
District 6A-4 Title Race Gets a Little Bit Clearer
District 6A-4 Standings
Last Week's Games
This Week's Games
LOCAL
Standing Bear Statue in Place
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Standing Bear Native American Park received it's "heart" today
as the monument of Chief Standing Bear arrived and was placed into permanent
position, with raised hand outstretched to the east. The Monument is to
be covered and remain veiled until the dedication ceremony, Oct. 26.
The Monument, with face reflecting the hardships and travails of Chief Standing
Bear, and his wise eyes looking out over the wooded Arkansas River, gives
long-awaited warmth and meaning to the 63-acre park.
Set in his permanent resting place, Standing Bear stands high above the
40-foot wide viewing plaza, where the names of eight Ponca Clans are inscribed.
A perpetual flame and reflecting fountain will be completed by the Oct.
26 unveiling and dedication of the statue.
The Monument, created by Oreland C. Joe, was transported via flat-bed trailer
from its birth place, Bronze Smith Foundry in Prescott, Ariz. and accompanied
by Ed Riley, master bronzesmith, and craftsman Jim Craft, from the foundry.
The Bronze Smith foundry is responsible for erecting the statue in the park.
A small crowd watched the skill of John Melick, crane operator, guided by
Randy Magee, as they gently lifted the Standing Bear Monument from the truck
to its final resting place on a large sandstone base.
Glen Nickles, engineer for Evans and Associates Construction Co., contractors
for the park construction, was present to consult with Riley, Craft, and
the crane operators as the statue was placed.
Also present for the exciting placement of the long-awaited symbol of Native
American equality was Genevieve Pollak, former Ponca Tribal chairman, whose
dream of the statue had finally been realized; Carl Renfro, chairman of
the Native American Foundation, who headed the group to create and provide
funds for the park and monument; Betty Durkee, project director; and many
other members of the Standing Bear Committee and the Native American Foundation.
The work on the colorful viewing plaza at the feet of the Standing Bear
monument should be completed this week, said Nickles. The walking and seating
area in the plaza are in colorful Native American designs with the names
of the eight Ponca Tribe clans etched in each section. Sandstone benches
will rim the circular plaza, whose entry is from the east
Six large sandstone boulders will be placed around the outside of the Plaza
area with the seals of the six area tribes, Tonkawa, Pawnee, Otoe-Missouria,
Kaw, Osage, and Ponca affixed to their surfaces.
The dedication and unveiling ceremony is expected to attract up to 10,000
dignitaries and visitors from all across the U.S. The historic dedication
will be celebrated by a two-day inter-tribal powwow, a reception for sculptor
Oreland C. Joe and art show and auction of his other works, and many other
activities.
According to Betty Durkee, the Monument will remain completely veiled until
the Standing Bear dedication Ceremony and unveiling, and a watchman will
be on the premises 24-hours a day to safeguard the monument.
Nearly News
Apologies go out to Sharon Maddox, mother of K.C. Maddox. K.C., student
council president at Po-Hi, crowned queen Amanda Hraban at Friday night's
homecoming ceremonies at Sullins Stadium (held between two exciting halves
of Wildcat football). In the caption under Sunday's front page photograph
commemorating the event, Mrs. Maddox was assigned the wrong first name.
Sharon, by the way, is the wife of John Maddox, Kay-Noble district attorney.
Crossing Repairs To Be This Week
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will be repairing boards at the railroad
crossing at Broadway Avenue on Tuesday, according to the Traffic Engineer.
Additionally, repairs are scheduled at the railroad crossing located at
Cleveland Avenue on Wednesday. Repairs are expected to take place between
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
Passenger Rail Service In State Has Possibilities
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Passenger rail service could return to Oklahoma, according to Joe R. Kyle
from the Office of Rail Safety and Programs of the Oklahoma Department of
Transportation. One report revealed that local speed restrictions must be
eliminated to facilitate the operations.
"Amtrak is very strongly considering restoring service to Oklahoma,"
Kyle stated.
Oklahoma is one of the few states in the nation without rail passenger service.
The last passenger service was discontinued in 1979. The Oklahoma Rail Passenger
Study completed in May, indicated that Oklahoma could benefit significantly
from the introduction of inter city and regional rail service.
Two favorable reports have been prepared, however, funding remains the main
concern.
In 1993, ODOT earmarked a certain portion of funds for the restoration of
rail service to Oklahoma, Kyle indicated. Currently, the fund has accumulated
$4 million, and accrues $850,000 annually, however, this is not enough,
he confirmed.
According to the study, an annual operating loss of $7 million has been
projected. In addition, track improvements to 34.5 miles of track, lengthening
144 crossing starts and purchasing a new train set must also be considered
as well as renovation of seven train facilities.
The Oklahoma Rail Passenger study was designed to evaluate the potential
for rail passenger service in the region. A comprehensive evaluation of
the track from Newton, Kan., to Ft. Worth, Texas was performed using Amtrak's
Track Geometry Car during March. The track remains in overall good condition,
however, some sections would require resurfacing.
Most station buildings and platforms require significant repairs, the study
implied.
Rail services could be operational within two years pending discussion and
negotiations with Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the support of ODOT.
Kyle commented that Amtrak wants to provide the service but needs to do
so without losing money. Amtrak has requested direct subsidy from the federal
Highway Trust Fund. Legislation passed by the Senate last June allows states
to transfer their federal highway funds to Amtrak.
"We are looking at daily service and connections to Kansas and Texas,
so Oklahoma could become part of the national system," Kyle said. "People
need to depend on a daily service," he continued. "We received
a lot of interest from the rural communities. Since a good rural transit
system is already in place, it would be easy to incorporate service to
rural residents."
Oklahoma regional rail service Amtrak connections being considered include
Newton, Wichita, and Arkansas City, Kan., Ponca City, Perry, Guthrie, Oklahoma
City, Norman, Pauls Valley, Ardmore as well as Gainesville and Ft. Worth,
Texas.
Kyle stated that Amtrak is favorable about these routes which tie into eastbound
trains from to Los Angeles to Chicago.
The Oklahoma Rail Study demonstrated that rail service along this route
would generate promising results in terms of ridership and revenue potential.
Costs associated with the implementation would be high and continued support
would be necessary.
The Rail Fans of Ponca City informed citizens of the Oklahoma Rail Passenger
Study findings at a meeting last Thursday. President John Mallory presented
the report. Mallory traveled to several Oklahoma train stations to photograph
the facilities and demonstrate their current condition. The attendees were
provided the opportunity to view the video.
Citizens interested in the return of passenger trains are encouraged to
contact their congressmen and inform them of the Oklahoma Rail Passenger
Study and encourage their support of Amtrak. Senator Dave Herbert and Senator
Don Nickles have both been active in realizing this goal, according to Kyle.
Amtrak was established in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Police Arrest Two on Charges Of Destruction
Two 19-year-old men were arrested Saturday on charges related to a destruction
spree which occurred Aug. 31, according to the Ponca City Police Department.
The two were arrested on city warrants. The PCPD reported that an officer
responded to a call of mail box damage in the area of Rosedale Drive and
Kygar Road. Allegedly, three men took turns hitting mail boxes with a baseball
bat. The responding officer made contact with a vehicle matching the description
given by the reporting party.
The subjects face 26 counts of destruction of private property which carry
a maximum fine and costs of $222 for each count. In addition, the Ponca
City Court Clerk's Office will send each victim a request for damage assessment
for restitution purposes. If the subjects are found guilty, restitution
costs may also be levied against them.
The two are scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 7. A third subject, age
22, is being sought.
Christian Motorcyclists Set Coming Events
The Christian Motorcyclists Association of Ponca City is announcing their
schedule for the next several months, beginning with the Changing of the
Colors at CMA headquarters in Hatfield, Ark Oct. 16 through 20.
According to President Chuck Buxton of the local association, there will
be games, parades, visits to schools, free camping, and great services at
this gathering. CMA President Herbie Shreve and several regional evangelists
are scheduled to speak at this time, Buxton pointed out. Also featured will
be youth services with outstanding bands, and special activities for the
children.
Other events in October will include the Daytona Beach Biketoberfest Oct.
17 through 20, Camping Jamboree, sponsored by the Lawton Highway Riders
Oct. 18-19; the Lexington Prison Run, Harley World, Oklahoma City on Oct.
19. Buxton reminded riders they must receive clearance to enter the prison
and should call (405) 279-2506 for information about participating.
The Ponca City Domestic Violence Run will be Nov. 2, HRRC Gold Rush Cross
Country at Hallett on Nov. 10, VDTRA Indoor Flat Track at Purcell on Nov.
23 and Toys for Tots Run in Enid at 1 p.m. on Nov. 30.
The CMA Oklahoma State Christmas Dinner is set for Dec. 14 at Stroud, Buxton
announced. The group will meet at Smally's Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. The
departure time for Ponca City area riders will be announced later. Any and
all motorcyclists will be welcome to ride with CMA, Buxton invited. For
more information call (405) 765-7000, (405) 762-9500 or 765-3740.
Letters Say:
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space. We specifically decline letters for or against candidates for office.
Editor, The News,
I was very much impressed by the article "The Ponca and Standing Bear"
which appeared in Wednesday's (Oct. 2, 1996) edition.
This article was not only educational about the history of the Ponca People
but I was greatly impressed at the Christian connection of Chief Standing
Bear. Small wonder the judge ruled in his favor. How could anyone not agree
with this wise and deeply devout man.
The article made for a very informative and uplifting day for me. Thank
you, Louis V. Headman for this deeper understanding of our Ponca neighbors,
and thank you Ponca City News for printing this.
Charles Gooch
Editor, The News:
I am writing to say that there should NOT be block scheduling in Ponca City
schools. Most people think that the students have no experience with block
scheduling and shouldn't put it down until they've tried it. Well, I have
experienced block scheduling for a year when I went to school in Austin,
Texas. It was not pleasant.
To start, I'd have to say the worst part of block scheduling is the excessive
length of the classes. I don't know how I survived an hour and 30 minutes
in every class, every day. After it seems like I'd been in a class for an
eternity, I would look up at the clock to see that there is still another
hour left. It's not possible to listen to the same teacher and be with the
same students for 90 minutes. The classes are simply too long.
Another problem is the homework. I hear most people say, "There will
be even less homework with block scheduling." This couldn't be farther
from the truth. Sure, you have two nights to do your homework, but you are
still getting homework everyday from four classes. The teachers also use
the logic that if students have two nights to do homework, then why not
assign twice as much? This is exactly what happened to me. There is much
more homework when you have block scheduling.
The last major problem is that students have to have eight classes instead
of six or seven. This may not seem like much of a problem, but it was for
me and several other people I knew. It is almost impossible to choose four
electives or even more if some are only one semester long. To compensate
for this, Ponca City would have to put all sorts of money into making more
elective classes for students to choose from. This also presents another
problem for students, which is it is very difficult to keep up with eight
classes.
Students begin to forget things, like books, homework, even projects and
reports. There are too many classes in block scheduling.
In conclusion, I would like to say that block scheduling has absolutely
no advantages whatsoever. I don't know why Ponca City would even consider
wasting its resources and students' time with block scheduling. I certainly
hope I never have to experience block scheduling again.
Alex Kolliopoulos
Editor, The News,
The EDF Board does not understand why they lost the election. The board,
as it is comprised, does not mirror the average Ponca City businessman,
woman or resident. The Ponca City retail customer and tax payer has changed
considerably in the last six years. They want value for their money over
appearances.
The EDF Board has never presented to the Ponca City taxpayers a certified
accounting of what happened to the money from the original 1/2 cent tax
and what the future obligations are of those funds, as well as projected
city expenses. As to the so-called average $20,000 Thorn Apple Valley job,
if my boss makes $100,000 a year and I make $10,000, the average is $55,000
and I still starve.
As in the upcoming proposed $8 3/4 million bond issue, it would be nice
to know just how much of that money is going to go to Ponca City contractors
and businesses. The multiple of money in a community I was taught to be
7. If we spend $8 million of this money to Ponca City businesses, it will
multiply to a $56 million expenditure in payroll, goods and services within
the community; however, if, as with the EDF funds, this money goes out of
town, then it makes less sense to support the bond issue. This needs to
be addressed by our select committees, city elected officials, and managers.
In my opinion, their past record has not been good in this regard. Go talk
to the contractors, plumbers, car dealers, electricians, and businesses
in Ponca. Look at past contracts. Are cars purchased being done locally,
or out of town? Are Ponca contractors given preferential treatment? If we
are going to take care of Ponca first, then let's go for it.
Is Ponca's money going to stay in Ponca City? Let's start making sure it
does by letting our voices be heard.
Bob Robbins
Skate Park Request Set for P&R Review
Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board plans to discuss the establishment
of a skate park on city property at a special work session Tuesday. The
Skaters Park Group submitted the request. Discussion will be held at 7:30
a.m. at the Park and Recreation Department, 905 West Hartford Avenue.
Additionally, the board intends to review the North Central Mini Boat Association's
proposal to host a fishing tournament at Lake Ponca in 1997.
Furthermore, a consent/responsibility disclaimer form for non-profit groups
who rent picnic tables/benches will be studied. Members will also discuss
a request for a lease east of Lake Ponca.
Study Reveals Financial Future Of Teacher Retirement Sound
A new fiscal study of the Teacher Retirement System's past history and future
prospects has just been completed by Dr. Charles Weber.
Dr. Weber couples the past with the future by looking at the financial performance
of the system from 1980 until the present, then using actuarial assumptions
and mathematical calculations to make financial projections for the system
25 years into the future.
"There has been entirely too much crying wolf about the future of the
Teacher Retirement System," says Dr. Weber. "These calculations
simply do not justify such alarm, nor do they justify drastic solutions,"
he declared.
Weber's study discloses that for the past 13 years, since 1980, the system
has made net gains in assets each year. "We have about $3 billion on
hand now," he said, "or about eight times annual payments to retirees."
Weber's added assumptions include some surprises, considering the positive
gains projected. These involve a modest increase every three years in retirees'
salary base upon which benefits are calculated and a death benefit increase.
Weber said that retirees, current teachers and legislators have been frightened
by gloom and doom reports which they have seen or heard. "There is
no basis for such panic," he insisted.
Weber's study delves into the history of the Teacher Retirement System,
including its legal past. The system was created by a constitutional amendment
voted by the people in 1942. The first retirees in 1947 had to be at least
age 70, and these received average benefits of $33 a month. In 1953 a minimum
monthly benefit of $100 a month was established. By 1983 benefits averaged
$7,104 a year, and in 1996 these averaged $12,411 per year.
Weber admits that once word spreads and opinions are formed, these are difficult
to change. "We have been fighting a losing battle in trying to make
the case for benefits increases in the face of all this hysteria,"
Weber said.
"We must get the message out, not only to legislators but also to current
teachers, that the system is not doomed but is instead getting stronger
every year," Weber concluded.
Producers Must Report Workers Earnings to IRS
Farmers who hire employees should be sure that they are earning Social Security
credits for their work, says Ron Janzen, Social Security general manager.
This means making sure their wages are reported for Social Security purposes.
Although there are penalties for failure to report wages paid to people
you hire, another incentive for making wage reports is the knowledge that
the reports will mean retirement, survivors, and disability coverage to
the worker and his or her family. This is important income protection for
most Americans and as an employer you play a key role in making the system
work.
The amount of the monthly Social Security benefit that a worker and his/her
family can receive in case of retirement, death, or disability is based
on the earnings that are reported to the worker's Social Security number.
If their earnings are not reported correctly during the years when they
are working, then the worker and family could lose money every month when
it comes time to collect Social Security benefits.
What should you do if you own a farm and have employees?
1) Keep records of the wages and make the required payroll deductions; 2)
report those wages to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on IRS Form 943
and pay Social Security taxes; and 3) provide a pay statement for each of
your employees as well as a W-2 form after the close of each year. If you
don't report the wages and pay the taxes due, you may be subject to a penalty
from IRS.
Remember, the farmworker is covered by Social Security only if (1) you pay
the employee $150 or more in cash wages during the calendar year, or (2)
if you pay the employee less than $150 in cash wages, but your total expenses
for agricultural labor are $2,500 or more in a year. However, if you employ
seasonal hand-harvest laborers who commute to work daily from their homes
and are paid on a piece-rate basis, and who did less than 13 weeks of farm
work in the previous year, this work is covered only if you pay the employee
at least $150 in cash for the job.
If you need more information about agricultural work and Social Security,
call the toll-free number (1-800-772-1213) and ask for the pamphlet, A Guide
to Social Security for Farmers, Growers, and Crew Leaders (Publication No.
05- 10025). This pamphlet is available in English and Spanish.
NEWS BRIEFS
Rural Water Meeting - McCord Rural Water District 3 will meet at 6 p.m.
Tuesday in the north building of McCord School.
Blood Pressure - RSVP, a United Way Agency, will be sponsoring free blood
pressure checks on Wednesday, from 9 a.m., to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m.
at Wal-Mart Supercenter in the pharmacy area.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man at 7:59
a.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Burglary - A resident in the 1000 block of South Fifth Street advised the
Ponca City Police Department at 8:28 a.m. Saturday that his 1970 Motoguzzi
motorcycle was missing from the garage. An officer took a report and all
units were advised.
Subject Held - A 30-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer
at West Liberty Avenue and North Union Street at 9:11 a.m. Saturday for
driving under suspension.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer took a 26-year-old man into custody
at 9:38 a.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Vandalism - A resident in the 100 block of Westbury Road notified the Ponca
City Police Department at 10:56 a.m. Saturday of vandalism to the vehicle.
An officer took a report.
Stolen - A resident in the 500 block of South Lincoln Street went to the
Ponca City Police Department at 11:06 a.m. Saturday to report a girls pink
bike stolen. An officer took a report.
Found - The Ponca City Police Department received notice at 12:30 p.m. Saturday
of an abandoned bike in the 1600 block of Queens Avenue.
Arrested - A 40-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer
at 2:01 p.m. Saturday for petit larceny. The officer took a report.
Larceny - A Ponca City police officer took a report of grand larceny in
the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street at 3:10 p.m. A boy's bike was
reportedly stolen.
Subject Held - A 31-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer
at 4:32 p.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Burglary - A Ponca City police officer took a report of burglary to a vehicle
in the 200 block of East Broadway Avenue at 6:28 p.m. Saturday.
Destruction - A resident in the 2200 block of North First Street notified
the Ponca City Police Department at 12:26 a.m. Sunday of destruction to
a window. An officer took a destruction of private property.
Assaulted - A business employee in the 100 block of West Oklahoma Avenue
requested an officer for a man who had been assaulted. Two Ponca City police
officers responded at 12:41 a.m. Sunday and took a report.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer took a 31-year-old woman into custody
in the 900 block of North Elm Street at 1:19 a.m. Sunday for driving under
the influence and driving under suspension. A report was taken.
Arrested - A 20-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer
in the 500 block of West Grand Avenue at 1:39 a.m. Sunday for attempting
auto burglary. An officer took a report.
Found - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of an abandoned
bike at Ann Avenue and Meadow Lane at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
Abandoned - Creative Cabinets, 219 South Pine Street, advised the Ponca
City Police Department at 9:44 a.m. Sunday of an abandoned girl's bike behind
the business. Animal Control will pick the bike up.
Found - A resident in the 300 block of South Second Street reported finding
an abandoned bike at 11:48 a.m. Sunday, according to the Ponca City Police
Department. The bike was taken to the police department.
Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the
700 block of South Eleventh Street at 12:18 p.m. Sunday.
Subject Held - A 35-year-old man was arrested in the 300 block of East Fresno
Avenue by a Ponca City police officer at 2:21 p.m. Sunday for grand larceny.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer took a 25-year-old woman into custody
in the 1500 block of North Fourth Street at 2:54 p.m. Sunday for grand larceny.
Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at
North Fourteenth Street and Cooley Avenue at 4:03 p.m. Sunday.
Arrested - A 17-year-old girl was arrested at the Ponca City Police Department
at 5:38 p.m. Sunday for leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received a call regarding a
one-vehicle accident seven miles east on Oklahoma 11 at 6:14 p.m. Sunday.
The call was transferred to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Fire - The Ponca City Fire Department extinguished a fire in an empty storage
shed at South Second Street and East Walnut Avenue at 8:59 p.m. Sunday.
The fire appeared to have started from someone using a cutting torch near
the bottom of the shed, according to Assistant Chief Gary Williams. Damage
was estimated at $100. The firefighters responded within three minutes.
Subject Held - An 18-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer
at West Grand Avenue and Pine Street at 10:08 p.m. Sunday for driving under
suspension.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 38-year-old man in the
400 block of East South Avenue at 1:58 a.m. Monday for public intoxication
and transporting an open container. A 60-year-old man was also arrested
for driving under the influence and no tag light.
DEATHS
Laran Blayne Masters
NORMAN - Laran Blayne Masters, son of The Rev. Larry and Barbara Masters,
Ponca City, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 1996, near Oklahoma City. He was 25.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Norman (Okla.) First
Baptist Church, with Dr. Lavonn Brown, pastor, officiating. Ronnie White,
Quail Springs Church of Christ, will assist. Burial will be in the Norman
IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Binyon Funeral Home, Chickasha.
Laran Blayne Masters was born Oct. 15, 1970, in North Little Rock Ark.,
the son of Larry and Barbara (Beller) Masters. He graduated from Western
Hills High School in Fort Worth, Texas, and later received a BS from Oklahoma
Christian University of Science and Arts, Oklahoma City. Masters was a scholarship
athlete in varsity basketball at OCUSA.
He was married to Erin Lyn McRay on Aug. 3, 1996, in Oklahoma City, where
the couple made their home. He was currently employed by the Oak Tree Golf
and Country Club. Masters was a member of the Henderson Hills Baptist Church,
Edmond. He enjoyed playing golf and other recreation.
Survivors include his wife, Erin Lyn Masters of the home in Oklahoma City;
his parents, The Rev. Larry and Barbara Masters of Ponca City; one sister,
Mrs. Bruce (Lori Lynn) Frank of Houston, Texas; his grandfather, the Rev.
Herb Masters of Norman; and a host of other relatives and friends in Oklahoma
and Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Masters' name to the Laran Blayne
Masters Memorial Fund, Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts,
Men's Basketball Program; Attention, Development Office, P.O. Box 11000,
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100.
Raymond Cross
TONKAWA - Raymond Cross, resident of Tonkawa, died at his home Saturday
morning, Oct. 12, 1996. He was 80.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Tonkawa First Assembly
of God with the Rev. Ray Paschen officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF
Cemetery in Tonkawa under direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.
Raymond Cross was born June 5, 1916 in Enid. He attended Enid schools and
served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He spent his early working
years with Wetmore Inc. in Tonkawa, and after World War II until 1970 he
worked for the City of Tonkawa in the Sanitation Department, retiring in
1981.
He and Imogene Crook were married Oct. 10, 1941 in Newkirk.
He was a member of the Tonkawa First Assembly of God and the Tonkawa Veterans
of Foreign Wars.
Surviving are his wife, Imogene of the Tonkawa home; six sons, Billy of
Billings, Mont., Jimmy, Robert Leroy, Clifford, Carl and Delbert Cross,
all of Tonkawa; three daughters, Wanda Lake, Dorothy Branson and Roxie Hollingsworth,
all of Tonkawa; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by one son, Roy Raymond; two brothers, Clifford and Clarence; a
sister, Pauline; and a granddaughter.
Charles B. Salamone
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. - Charles B. Salamone, relative of several Newkirk-Arkansas
City residents, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 1996, at South Central Kansas Regional
Medical Center in Arkansas City, Kan. He was 74.
The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home
Chapel in Arkansas City, with the Rev. Ernest Quillen, St. John's Lutheran
Church of Newkirk, officiating. Burial will be in the George Washington
Memorial Park Cemetery in Paramuse, N.J.
Charles B. Salamone was born April 15, 1922, in New York City to Bernard
and Anna (Bongiorno) Salamone. He grew up and received his education in
New York City, graduating from high school there in 1940. Salamone served
in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was married to Lorraine Peters on July 7, 1945, in Warrenton, Va. Salamone
was employed as a mechanic for several New Jersey Cadillac dealerships,
then opened and operated the Waldwick Sunoco Service Station. He retired
in 1983. Salamone was a member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Bergenfield,
and also the Teaneck Blue Chip Chorus.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine, of the home in New Jersey; two sons,
Rick of Breckenridge, Colo., and David of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey; one
sister, Evelyn Marnell of Dumont, N.J.; two grandchildren; and several other
relatives and friends in the Ponca City-Newkirk-Arkansas City, Kan., area.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Salamone's name to the St. Matthew's
Lutheran Church of Bergenfield, N.J. c/o Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, 100
E. Kansas Ave., Arkansas City, KS 67005.
Marie Lee Carter
FAIRFAX - Marie Lee Carter, resident of Fairfax, died Sunday morning, Oct.
13, 1996 in the Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 72.
The funeral service will be Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1996 in the First Osage Baptist
Church at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Glasgow officiating. Burial will
follow in Fairfax Cemetery under direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home.
Marie Lee (Dooling) Carter was born June 3, 1924 in Hominy, Okla., the daughter
of Norman Squire and Bertha Lee Gaines Dooling. She received her education
in Fairfax schools.
She and Clarence Carter were married July 21, 1962 in Pawnee, Okla. and
made their home in Fairfax. Mrs. Carter was a retired seamstress. She enjoyed
the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping until her health restricted her
activities. She also enjoyed cake decorating and quilting. Mrs. Carter was
a member of the First Osage Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Danny Ray Hazen of Cleveland, Okla., Thomas Darrel
Taylor of Fairfax and Charles Theodore Taylor of Sand Springs; two daughters,
Loretta Lee Roseburg of Tulsa and Phyllis Marie Roberts of Burbank; two
sisters, Melva Norton of Higgins, Texas and Ruth Matheson of Ralston; 12
grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clarence Carter on
June 21, 1986; three brothers, Delmar Dooling, Joe Dooling and Lester Dooling;
and a sister, Annie Mae Stephenson.
Casket bearers will be Leslie Dilbeck, R.C. Woods, Willie McInturf, Richard
Mathis, Henry Cook and Bill Thomason. Honorary bearers will be Bob Clark
and John Long.
The family will be at the Carter home in Fairfax.
Services Pending
Loraine M. Payne
Loraine M. "Mumma" Payne, former Ponca City resident, died early
this morning, Oct. 14, 1996, in Wichita, Kan. She was 85. Arrangements are
pending with Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Funerals
Tuesday
Mabel Agatha Donelson - Funeral to be held at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic
Church in Shidler. Burial will be in the Pawhuska Cemetery under the direction
of Johnson Funeral Home, Pawhuska.
FAMILY LIVING
Affair of the Heart Oct. 25-27 in OKC
Several area vendors will participate in the Oklahoma City craft exhibition,
"An Affair of the Heart," Oct. 25-27 at the State Fairgrounds
in Oklahoma City.
The show opens at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26. Opening time Oct.
27 is 11 a.m. Closing time is 6 p.m. all three days. The $4 admission is
good for all three days and all buildings. Some 900 exhibitors from more
than 100 Oklahoma communities and 30 other states will display their wares
throughout the fairground buildings.
Ponca City vendors participating include Cindy and Norma Grubb of Grubbies;
Regina Lessert of Sew-n-Sew, and Verona Mair of The Emporium. Max Fry of
Fry Woodworks of Blackwell will also participate.
Annual 'Be My Guest' Day Slated Sunday in Tonkawa
Innovative ideas for creating table settings will be displayed at the fourth
annual Be My Guest event in Tonkawa from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission
is $3.50 per person, and children under 12 years old must be accompanied
by an adult.
Approximately 50 small tables in the Service Bank Community Room, 111 East
Grand, and First National Bank of Oklahoma Annex, 107 South Main, will feature
settings for a variety of dining occasions.
The tables will feature luncheon, supper, dinner reception, party and holiday
settings. Styles range from the formal, complete with heirloom china and
crystal, to contemporary casual, incorporating paper and plastic products.
Novel centerpieces and other table accessories will enhance the settings.
Musical entertainment will be provided in the Community Room throughout
the afternoon.
Refreshments will be served in the First National Bank Annex.
The admission price includes entry to both display sites, refreshments,
a descriptive souvenir booklet and the opportunity to register for the door
prize, a hand-painted decorative china plate.
The Tonkawa Historical Society is sponsoring the event to raise funds for
various projects, including maintaining the Tonkawa Centennial Park and
the Tonkawa Historical Museum.
Mothers Club Meets
Ponca City Mothers Club, Juvenile II Unit, met Oct. 14 in the home of Patti
Ziegenhain, with Jane Cooper and Patty Lundeen as co-hostesses.
Amy Parker of Creative Memories presented the program. The November meeting
will be held at the home of Ruth Ellen Summers.
Woman's Club Has Guest Day
Ponca City Woman's Club met Oct. 7 for a Luncheon and Guest Day at the Crown
and Rose Pub.
Imogene Vineyard, president, opened the meeting with the Club Collect. Guests
introduced were Katy Brown, June Kizer, Leona Ward, Luci Page and Berniece
Edwards.
The program for the day was "Poetry." Reciting their favorite
poems were Iola Combrink, Imogene Vineyard, Lorrain Shiftlet, Elizabeth
Totten, Betty St. Clair and Berniece Edwards. A discussion of poetry followed.
Ms. Vineyard presented each a book of poems by Dr. Edwin Vineyard, president
of the Northern Oklahoma College from 1965-90. Dr. Vineyard was a regular
contributor of poetry to The Harvest, the campus literary and art magazine.
All guests stated they would like to become members and were welcomed into
the club.
SPORTS
Harriers Fare Well In Jenks
Ponca City's Wildcat cross country teams will use Wednesday's Frontier Conference
meet at Lake Ponca as its final warm-up for the upcoming post season challenges.
The races here will start at 4 p.m. There will be varsity girls and boys
and JV girls and boys competing.
The Cats will be looking to catch No. 2 ranked Jenks on their home course.
Ponca City finished third, to Edmond Memorial and Jenks, at the Jenks State
Preview at Oral Roberts University Saturday.
Edmond finished with 45 points while Jenks had 93. Ponca City, running without
one of its top runners and with another ailing, stayed close to Jenks, finishing
with 117 points.
Paul Paschal led the Poncans across the finish line, taking fourth in 16:37.75.
Sam Stalcup was sixth in 16:47.90. Chad Niemann, running despite an ailing
back, was 19th in 17:22.15.
Mark Oblad was 35th in 17:44.65, Stuart Snyder 53rd in 18:19.64 and Nathan
Zimmerman 71st in a field of 148 runners in 18:45.42.
Also running for the Wildcats was Greg Cunningham.
The Lady Wildcats continue to show improvement, finishing 14th in a field
of 22 teams at Jenks.
However, coach Kelly Chaney noted that the Lady Cats were seventh among
the eastern division schools at the meet. That gives the Poncans a good
chance to be among the top six teams at the regional meet which will qualify
for the state meet.
Joanna Jokiniemi medaled for the Lady Cats, finishing 28th in the two-mile
race in 13:19.36. Amanda Cobb was 42nd in 13:50.64.
Also running for the Poncans were Jane Koster, Elise Jeffries, Amanda Miller,
Carol Stangeland and Michelle Means.
The Lady Wildcats were without the services of their No. 2 runner, Beth
Bednarski, who was out with the flu.
In the JV boys' meet, Jared Colvin was fourth overall in 18:14. Tom Engle
was ninth in 18:31 and David Metzger 20th in 18:50.
Also running were Chris Buck, Robert Scott, Jason Ross, Kyle Duren, Shawn
Bullor, Brian Connelly, Joe Welch, Justin Lawler, Matt Largent, Joshua Bailey,
Jacob Bull, Jim Connelly and Aaron Siemers.
For the JV girls, Randi Peters was ninth in 14:26 while Laura Chaney was
29th in 15:22.
Also running were Sarah Scott, Mary Metzger, Rachel Morrison and Megan Butt.
Following Wednesday's conference meet, the regional meet will be Oct. 26
in Tulsa and the state meet will be Nov. 2 at ORU.
Varsity Boys
Edmond Memorial 45, Jenks 93, Ponca City 117, Moore 148, Mustang 148, Norman
201, Bartlesville 209, Midwest City 222, Sapulpa 223, Owasso 233, Westmoore
274, Union 275, Stillwater 358, Edmond North 382, Tulsa Memorial 411, Enid
455, Shawnee 477, Tahlequah 481, Muskogee 567, Northwest Classen 593.
Varsity Girls
Westmoore 78, Jenks 113, Sapulpa 123, Mustang 134, Moore 145, Edmond Memorial
150, Edmond Santa Fe 167, Owasso 194, Stillwater 286, Union 290, Bartlesville
296, Norman 340, Edmond North 360, Ponca City 375, Shawnee 395, Tahlequah
422, Enid 432.
District 6A-4 Title Race Gets a Little Bit Clearer
The race for the District 6A-4 title is a little clearer, but not much.
There are now two 3-0 district teams, unbeaten Sand Springs and Tulsa Washington.
Stillwater and Enid are both 2-1, Ponca City and Sapulpa 1-2 and Bartlesville
and Shawnee 0-3.
The fact that Washington beat Stillwater, 27-14, on the Hornets' home field
is not too surprising. The method of the win was.
The Hornets intercepted Stillwater quarterback Matt Holliday five times
and held the Pioneers to just 13 yards rushing. Five oskeys against Holliday,
two in the end zone, took some of the luster off the junior QB's record-setting
TD performance.
Holliday threw his 18th and 19th touchdown passes of the season, setting
a new school record. He threw for 348 yards, completing 29 of 49 attempts
as the Pioneers attempted to wipe out a 21-0 first half deficit.
Washington quarterback B.J. Tiger was just 6-of-12 passing for 40 yards,
but his passes were just to augment the Washington running game. Tailbacks
Donte Pearson and Darian Hill each had over 100 yards as the Hornets amassed
303 yards rushing.
Five turnovers seemed to be the magic number. That's how many Sand Springs
got from Enid in shutting out the Plainsmen 21-0. The Sandites scored their
final touchdown by recovering a fumble in the Enid end zone.
Sand Springs held Enid to just 35 yards rushing in recording its third shutout
of the season. The Sandites have given up just 35 points in six games and
21 of those points were scored by Sapulpa two weeks ago.
Sapulpa took the frustration of that 24-21 loss out on winless Shawnee this
week, 44-0.
Ponca City's 35-33 four-overtime win over Bartlesville Friday allowed the
Wildcats to break a tie with Shawnee for being the lowest scoring team in
the district. The Wildcats have now scored 92 points, averaging just over
15 points a game. Po-Hi has given up 133 points (22 ppg), third highest
in the league.
The feature game this week has Sapulpa (1-2, 4-2) at Stillwater (2-1, 5-1).
In other contests, Ponca City is at Tulsa Washington, Sand Springs visits
Bartlesville and Enid plays host to Shawnee.
District 6A-4 Standings
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
Sand Springs 3-0 6-0 198 35
Washington 3-0 5-1 163 109
Stillwater 2-1 5-1 193 101
Enid 2-1 3-3 117 106
Sapulpa 1-2 4-2 184 72
Ponca City 1-2 4-2 92 133
Bartlesville 0-3 1-5 97 163
Shawnee 0-3 0-5 57 206
Last Week's Games
Ponca City 35, Bartlesville 33 (4 OT)
Washington 27, Stillwater 14
Sand Springs 21, Enid 0
Sapulpa 44, Shawnee 0
This Week's Games
Ponca City at Washington
Sand Springs at Bartlesville
Sapulpa at Stillwater
Shawnee at Enid
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