From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, October
13, 1997
LOCAL
Garfield Thespians
Refinery Turnaround Means More Activity
Nearly News
$3.5 Million School Bond On Local Ballot Tuesday
Crash Kills One
Editorial
Letters
Bridgeway Receives Federal Grant
Flutist, Harpist Concert at NOC Tuesday Night
Several Area Road Projects Given Approval
Where To Vote
DEATHS
Ralph L. Thomas
Olis W. Martin
Funerals
Harry L. Harden
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Elizabeth Rutledge Bride Of Patrick Craig DeJulius
SPORTS
Freshmen Drop a Pair
GARFIELD ACADEMY students perform "Eric Carle, Live! A Retelling of The Mixed-Up Chameleon and Walter the Baker" Friday after practicing with Doobie Potter, Garfield Artist in Residence, for the past four weeks. Potter has worked with every student in the first through fifth grade, teaching creative dramatic techniques that involve concentration, listening skills, self awareness and a concept of the world from a theatrical point of view. Pictured standing is Jessica Woods, flamingo; and sitting from left, Logan Dyer, fox; Alex McCumber, chameleon; and Becky Stanton, polar bear. (News Photo by Kristi Grabeal)
Conoco has announced that a series of regularly scheduled process unit maintenance turnarounds at its Ponca City refinery beginning this week are expected to increase local temporary employment by as many as 1,000 contract labor workers between now and Thanksgiving.
The largest unit affected is the No. 5 fluidized catalytic cracking unit. The alkylation unit and several other smaller process support units also will be involved.
"We expect the maintenance work on the No. 5 FCC unit will take about four-and-a-half weeks," said George Paczkowski, refinery manager. "The alkylation unit will be down for about 29 days, and the other units will be down for about a month.
Conoco anticipates that contract labor pool will reach the 1,000 figure at the height of turnaround activity.
"As our employees and contractors begin to shut the units down this week, people passing near the complex on Highway 60 may notice a slightly higher level of sound coming from the refinery's South Plant," he explained. "We expect this to have little or no impact on our neighbors north and east of the refinery."
Paczkowski also noted that people in the community are likely to notice additional maintenance crew activity in and around the refinery during the turnaround period, including a higher level of contract work force movement and use of heavy equipment.
"As is with all our maintenance operations in the refinery, the work on these units will be conducted on a 24-hour basis," he said.
The No. 5 FCC unit is used in the upgrading of heavy portions of crude oil into lighter products such as gasoline and diesel fuel.
The alkylation unit blends petroleum by-products, called alkylates, with gasoline to produce high-octane, low-volatility unleaded fuels that are clean burning.
Paczkowski noted that all other units in the refinery will operate as normal, and that there will be no interruption in the supply of refined products to Conoco customers.
NN has learned that Floyd and Ruth Pomeroy will observe their 56th wedding anniversary Oct. 15. The couple received a congratulatory card from the President and Mrs. Clinton. NN sends congratulations to the couple also.
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It seems NN gave Nicole Stewart the wrong position the other day when reporting on her meeting with Linda Cavanaugh of Channel 4. Nicole is a sophomore and one of only 40 girls chosen to be an OSU Cowboy Co-Ed. She gets to host OSU's football recruits' parents while they are at the university with their sons for interview sessions - sharing information about the academic programs at OSU and familiarizing parents with the campus. Good show, Nicole!
Registered voters of the Ponca City Public School District I-71 will vote Tuesday for the proposed $3.5 million bond issue.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the bond issue must pass by a 60 percent majority.
The $3.5 million bond issue is for the following purposes:
- remodel Liberty, Trout and Woodlands Elementary Schools, make improvements to driveways and walkways, and replace windows,
- complete the Commons remodel at the Senior High School, which will allow the freshman class of 1999 to be housed at the high school,
- purchase new uniforms, instruments and equipment for the Po-Hi and, orchestra and vocal music/chorale,
- build a competitive eight-lane metric track,
- build restroom facilities at the athletic fields at Ponca City Middle School; and
- purchase four 65-passenger buses and bus security systems for 20 buses.
For 1997, the sinking fund mill levy will be 16 mills, up from 13.42 mills. The older debts are being paid off, so passage of this bond will not increase the mills. In fact, taxes will not increase and will remain constant at 16 mills.
This bond issue is Phase II of the proposed Capitol Improvement Plan.
A truck-train collision one mile north of U.S. 177 and U.S. 64 around 11 a.m. today has resulted in one fatality and the north-south road being closed, north of the intersection.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol the collision also resulted in three injured trainmen being taken from the scene for treatment of injuries.
The truck reportedly burned for a period of time before rescue personnel were able to put the fire out.
Vote Yes for Bond Issue
Voters residing in the Ponca City Public School District will go to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a $3.5 million bond issue.
This is Phase II in the district's Capital Improvement Plan and is well-timed to be a replacement tax rather than adding to individual and business tax bills.
There can be very little argument that the items being sought have been well-documented, well thought out and well planned. To progress as a city, we must constantly upgrade and repair our infrastructure.
The three elementary schools targeted in this phase are in need of upgrading while the completion of the "commons" area at the high school will help in the eventual moving of the freshman to the Po-Hi campus.
The purchase of necessary equipment for band and vocal music is basic support for valuable programs.
The building of a new track and restrooms will provide upgraded facilities for a program that has been the No. 1 growth sport for girls in the district. (Not to mention participation by boys and the use by the public.)
A separate ballot item, the purchase of school buses with security systems, is an essential, ongoing district commitment.
Elsewhere on this page, Dr. Bill White, superintendent of schools, explains the 70-30 rule for publishing figures on school bond elections. Suffice it to say, the district pledges to spend all bond money as promised.
The biggest hurdle school districts face in passing bond issues is that a "super majority" of 60 percent must be attained for passage.
All voters within the district are urged to vote Tuesday. A wise vote will be a vote in favor of passage.
70-30 Law Clarified
State law on school bond voting is confusing and implies that districts may spend 30 percent of the money without telling the voters how it is spent. The Ponca City Board of Education has been very forthright in developing a capital improvement budget and spending the money as promised. The new Lincoln Elementary bid was $273,000 under budget. The State Law called "70-30 statement" means that the district could use the money not needed for Lincoln construction on other construction projects. The $273,000 was placed in the high school remodel budget so that more improvements could be planned.
The Phase II Bond budget is simple, and the funds will be spent on these projects:
Remodel Liberty, Trout and Woodlands Elementary Schools - $2,445,000.
Complete High School Commons - $345,000.
Instrumental Music Uniforms and Equipment - $200,000.
Vocal Music Uniforms and Equipment - $50,000.
Running Track and Restrooms - $250,000
Purchase 3 buses and security systems - $200,000
Total - $3.5 million.
The law only requires that 70 percent be spent on the listed projects. However, the Board of Education assures the public that all of our bond money will go to these projects. If the bids are lower than the estimates, the unused money will be spent on other improvements in these projects.
The confusion comes from a requirement that the district publish the 70-30 statement. Bids never come exactly as planned, but 70-30 statement gives the district the flexibility to assure that all funds are spent to improve the schools.
This bond issue will not increase property taxes as it replaces bonds from 1988 and 1995. Please support school improvements by voting Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Dr. Bill White
Superintendent
Ponca City Public Schools
Thanks for Work
As I look out my window today I feel a need to write this note to thank the many people who spend so much time and effort keeping our city looking great.
I am referring to the new water line the City had to install across town. Here on East Central it was a massive job of pulling out the driveways and the old sidewalks, while working around hundreds of water lines, gas lines, sprinkler systems and at the same time trying to preserve the many trees which have been here so many years.
A big job? Yes, but it was accomplished. The city folks we have in place took the time and effort to see that it was done properly.
The people who did the work had pride in what they did and worked with the landowners in every way possible. The result of this gave our city the water line we desperately needed and, we the people who live on East Central, a wonderful new sidewalk with handicap crossings for all to enjoy for years to come.
I for one want to say to the city "A job well done."
Ralph Lydick
Don't Dump Pets
This letter is addressed to those people who see fit to abandon animals. I drive the Kaw City highway every day and at least two to three times a month, I see anywhere from one to four dogs wandering around, hoping their owner (their friend?) will come back for them.
These dogs are left to starve or be hit by a car or be shot by someone whose property is being damaged because they are looking for food. Ponca City has a humane society and several radio stations who let you call in to advertise a dog to give away. If you really want this sweet little puppy you promised to take care of when you took it home with you destroyed, Ponca does have a dog pound.
Do yourself and those sweet puppies a favor before you take them home, and think of the responsibility involved in caring for them for their lifetime.
Doris Samuel
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Bridgeway Inc. of Ponca City, a successful substance abuse community treatment center for more than 27 years, recently applied and received a federal grant to provide free substance abuse continuing service to current and former SSI/SSDI recipients.
The primary purpose of the program funded by this grant is to help SSI/SSDI clients in north central Oklahoma reintegrate into the mainstream of society as a productive citizen after they have successfully received treatment for substance abuse problems.
After a drug/alcohol treatment, Bridgeway is able to fill the gap while these clients make the transition from a drug/alcohol dependent life into full useful citizens in the community says Stan Paynter, Bridgeway director.
"We do whatever it takes to get these citizens back into normal life in the community," said Glenn Larssen, counselor and assistant director. "We help them get a GED, find a job, learn a skill, and get them into a job mode.
"It's tough sometimes ... if you're not used to getting up everyday ... sometimes that is the biggest training a client may need! Some are handicapped and need to learn new skills or find special employment. Some have been in treatment for years and out of the mainstream of society, and some have to learn some basic things we take for granted - how to use a self-help gas pump, use a new telephone system, fill out an up-to-date job application," says Larssen.
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse is monitoring the program at state level. We serve several counties in the north central area of Oklahoma, but can take anybody from the state, says Paynter.
"Several agencies applied for this grant, but, with the recent acquisition of additional space, and the fact that Bridgeway was recently certified with the highest commendation also helped us win the grant," he said.
"We now have an adequate facility with the addition of the old Farm Fresh offices, currently being remodeled, and it gives us a lot more space to work with additional clients. We now have five rooms set aside for these special SSI clients, who are eligible for our services under the grant. We are also funded for up to eight out-patient SSI clients as well."
Currently Bridgeway has one part-time and two full-time counselors, but will be hiring another counselor to help with the additional clients in this new program. We only have facilities to house men at Bridgeway, but do council women on an out-patient basis, says Paynter.
We want to do whatever we can, it's all free to the patient - room and board, job coaching, living skills, educational assistance, recreational facilities, individual and group counseling, self-help groups, relapse prevention and referral services for in-house clients. Each client is different and his/her needs are met in different ways to return him into society as a productive citizen.
For outpatients, Halfway House provides substance abuse education and training, individual and group counseling, family counseling, self-help groups, relapse prevention, referral services and crisis intervention.
The financial impact to Kay County always surprises our citizens who learn about the program, says Paynter. All of the current 40 clients are employed full time and the Bridgeway facility hires 11 employees and two part-time employees, and works with a $450,000 budget. Paynter and Larssen are proud of their lean operation, which boasts a high success rate.
Depending on the skills, our men work at construction, as car salesmen, at local businesses such as Thorn Apple Valley, American Door, Sykes, and many other places. Anything they can manage, we try to get them into it. We have a large list of employers who hire our clients, says Paynter.
Clients that successfully complete our program are employed, self supporting and productive citizens once again. Their substance abuse problems will be in remission and they will have addressed substance abuse, daily living skills, social problems, financial and legal issues, and other skills, Paynter said.
"We encourage any area citizen who was, or is still in, the SSI/SSDI substance abuse program and needing assistance to make the transition to productive citizenship to call 762-1462 for more details about the program.
TONKAWA - Flutist Megan Meisenback and harpist Mary Golden will be in concert at 8 p.m. at the Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center here Tuesday. The public is encouraged to attend the unique concert.
Golden travels with a six-foot harp which she "plucks, whaps, tickles and strums in a ballet of arm and finger movement."
Meisenback spins melodies effortlessly on her gold flute made by John Lehner of Sidney, Australia.
The duo are known for concerts full of musical warmth, joy, intensity and masterful technique. They will play a variety of classical music from the 13th century to the 20th and present a harp solo, flute solo, a piccolo piece and a bit of music on the alto flute.
The duo recently appeared as special entertainment for the Community Concert audience in Ponca City.
Tickets at the door are $5 for adults and $2 for students.
Kay, Grant, Noble and Pawnee Counties were among those receiving approval for a portion of the $13 million road and bridge improvement contracts awarded recently by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
In Kay County traffic lighting at the Blackwell Rest Area near Interstate 35 was awarded to Traffic & Lighting Systems, Inc., Oklahoma City in the amount of $143,069.
Also awarded in the Blackwell area, was modification of a traffic signal at the intersection of Oklahoma 11 and 44th Street. The contractor, Traffic & Lighting Systems, Inc., Oklahoma City, bid $7,410 for the job.
In Grant County the project is a bridge and approaches at a county road at Coldwater Creek, three miles east of the Alfalfa County Line, and 4.7 miles south of U.S. 64. The bid of $213,408 was awarded to McBride Bridge, Inc., Perry.
Noble County's project includes a bridge and approaches on a country road over Oak Creek, about 2.5 miles south and 2.5 miles east of Morrison. The $158,668 bid was awarded to OBC, Inc., Yukon.
In Pawnee County, another bridge project at Camp Creek, 4.8 miles south of Pawnee was awarded to Century Construction Company of Claremore for $378,306.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the school bond election. (some incorrect locations were listed in Sunday's News).
Where to vote:
Kay County
Precinct Locations
Rural
402 Christ's Church, 1001 South Magnolia (south of Newkirk)
410 St. John's Lutheran Church (northeast of Blackwell)
412 City Hall, Kaw City
413 Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth and Grand, Ponca City.
414 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
415 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
419 Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand, Ponca City
420 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Dept., Ranch Drive
421 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Dept., Ranch Drive
Ponca City
503 Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford
504 Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth and Grand
507 Sunset Baptist Church, 915 West Greenwood
516 Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth Street
517 St. Mary's Parish Center, 408 South Eighth
523 Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand
527 Union School, 2617 North Union
530 Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash
532 Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodland
533 Trout School 2109 East Prospect
534 Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan
Osage County
(Ponca City Area only)
303 Braden Community Building.
Noble County
104 Marland Fire Department
DEATHS
Ralph L. Thomas, longtime Ponca City resident, died early Sunday morning, Oct. 12, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 89.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Thomas, Topeka, Kan., officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral home until noon, Tuesday.
Ralph L. Thomas was born Feb. 9, 1908, in Sharon, Kan., the son of Albert and Ina (Rucker) Thomas. He grew up in Sharon and graduated from high school there. He later earned a degree from Northwestern State University in Alva.
On Nov. 21, 1931, he married Gladys Harris in Medicine Loge, Kan. and the couple made their home in Sharon, Kan., where Thomas taught school for five years. In 1937, the couple moved to Ponca City, where he began employment in the Treasury Department at Continental Oil Co. During World War II Thomas served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Conoco in 1973 after 36 years of service. Thomas was a member of the Ponca City First Christian Church and the American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14. He enjoyed fishing and traveling.
Surviving are his wife Gladys of the home; one son, Larry Thomas of Ponca City; three brothers, Dale, of Topeka, Kan., Howard of Sharon, Kan., and Glenn of Boulder, Colo.; two sisters, Edna Schuman of Medicine Lodge, Kan., and Lena Neal of Attica, Kan.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Thomas' name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Olis W. Martin, Ponca City resident, died early Sunday morning, Oct. 12, 1997, at Highland Nursing Center. He was 86.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Robinson, chaplain of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, officiating. Burial will follow at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery.
Olis W. Martin was born March 14, 1911, in Timbo, Ark., the son of Walter and Margaret (Powell) Martin. He grew up and attended schools in Arkansas.
On Dec. 19, 1929, he married Ola V. Farris in New Nata, Ark. They had celebrated their 69th anniversary in 1996. The couple made their home and farmed in Onia, Ark. In 1950, they moved to Ponca City, where Martin was employed by Ivan King Construction until his retirement in the early 1970s. He enjoyed bowling and fishing.
Survivors include one daughter, Gen Erwin of Ponca City; one brother, Ellis Martin of Onia, Ark.; two sisters, Ola of Timbo, Ark., and Lucille of Harrison, Ark.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ola on June 6, 1997; one infant daughter; one grandson; two sisters and two brothers.
Casket bearers will be grandsons, Darrell Martin, Mike Martin, Danny Martin, Walter Martin, Mike Spears, Chance Perrin, Jarrod Spears, and Michael Martin.
The family will be at the Walt Martin Home, 615 North Elm.
Tuesday
Harry L. Harden - Funeral at 10 a.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Ponca City. Friends
may visit with the family at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
NEWS BRIEFS
Arrest - Police arrested a 22-year-old woman at 8:37 a.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Break-In - At 10 a.m. Saturday a woman in the 300 block of North Lake Street reported that a vacant house nearby had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Burglary - At 10:52 a.m. Saturday a man in the 1500 block of Blackard Lane reported his vehicle broken into. A report was taken.
Shoplifting - J.C. Penney, 2005 North Fourteen Street, reported to police at 11:33 a.m. Saturday that a shoplifter was in custody. A juvenile was ticketed.
Arrest - Police arrested a 38-year-old woman at 2:40 p.m. Saturday from the 400 block of North Osage Street on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Vandalism - At 5:09 p.m. Saturday a man reported vandalism to a camper while parked in the 1500 block of East Hartford Avenue. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 34-year-old man at 9:33 p.m. Saturday from the 200 block of South Ash Street for domestic assault and battery.
Arrest - A 27-year-old man was arrested at 10:49 p.m. Saturday at North Eighth Street and East Highland Avenue on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Burglary - A man in the 1800 block of Hudson Drive reported to police at 11:11 p.m. Saturday that his residence had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 12:49 a.m. Sunday police arrested a 29-year-old man at Albany Avenue and North Union Street for driving under the influence, driving left of center and possession of firearm while intoxicated.
Vandalism - A man in the 1400 block of McGraw Drive reported at 9:10 a.m. Sunday that his vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Intruding Possum - At 10:24 a.m. Sunday a woman in the 1200 block of North Pine Street reported a possum in her garage. An officer was assigned.
Accident - An ambulance responded at 11:17 a.m. Sunday to an accident one mile south of Shidler on Oklahoma 18. One person was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Canter.
Accident - Police received a report of a minor two-car accident in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:04 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - A two-vehicle non-injury accident was reported at 1:22 p.m. Sunday at North Fifth Street and East Prospect Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vandalism - A man in the 3500 block of Nottingham Drive reported to police at 3:18 p.m. Sunday that the windows on his vehicle had be broken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - Police received a report of an accident in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street at 4:21 p.m. Sunday. A report was taken.
Gas Drive-Off - Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported a gas drive-off of $8.50 at 6:25 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Tree Hit and Run - A woman in the 2400 block of Windsor Road reported to police at 7:26 p.m. Sunday that someone hit a tree in her yard and then left. The vehicle involved was located and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 17-year-old female at 3:29 a.m. Monday
at Gary Avenue and North Union Street for driving left of center and driving
under the influence.
LIFESTYLES
Oklahoma Heritage Center Garden in Oklahoma City was the setting for the Sept. 21, 1997 wedding of Elizabeth Lee Rutledge and Patrick Craig DeJulius. The double ring vows were officiated in a 4 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Randy Hendrix of Highland Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Music was provided by "Accent on Strings" quartet from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra.
The bride is the daughter of Judy Denwalt of El Reno and D. H. "Bud" Rutledge of Oklahoma City and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Whiteman of El Reno. The bridegroom is the son of Brenda Mills of Oklahoma City and F. M. DeJulius of Virginia, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Zack Martin of Ponca City.
The bride's gown of ivory satin was fashioned with a deep vee neckline and long sleeves that formed a vee over each hand. The bodice and sleeves were overlaid with ivory Venetian lace. The dropped waistline was complemented in back by a row of covered buttons and the softly gathered floor length skirt featured a hemline bordered in scalloped lace. She also wore a coronet of ivory flowers with long ribbon streamers in back and carried a cascade of wine, red and ivory colored roses accented with stephanotis, burgundy wax flowers, blue mist, ivy and ivory colored ribbon streamers.
Rebecca Rutledge of Oklahoma City served her sister as Maid of Honor and bridesmaids were Deanna Armstrong of Glen Rose, Texas, the bride's sister-in-law; Corliss Collins of Oklahoma City; Christine DeJulius of Oklahoma City, the bridegroom's sister-in-law; Shannon Davis of Piedmont, cousin of the bride; Trayce Lerrett and Katie Nelson, both of Oklahoma City. Each was attired in a gown of deep wine colored satin designed with a circular skirt and overskirt of matching crystal chiffon. Alternating attendant dresses featured a halter style bodice or sleeveless bodice with a Mandarin collar. Each carried a bouquet of ivory roses, Gerber daisies, white tulips, white wax flowers, blue mist and ivory-colored ribbon streamers.
Flower girls were Kayla Rochelle of Broken Arrow and Kamille Worley of Ponca City, cousins of the bridegroom. They wore white dresses and floral headpieces and carried baskets of red rose petals. Caleb Armstrong of Glen Rose, Texas, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.
Paul DeJulius of Oklahoma City served his brother as Best man and groomsmen were Joey Revels of Hollister, Mo., brother of the bridegroom; Bill Pruett, Ben Marlow, Dave Snodgrass, Steve Clayton and Rick Kotva, all of Oklahoma City. Attending the guest book were Tyler Armstrong of Glen Rose, Texas, nephew of the bride, and Jeremy Davis of Piedmont, cousin of the bride.
The newlywed couple left the ceremony in an antique English carriage drawn by a pair of matched horses. Following the ceremony guests toured the historic Hefner home while tables were arranged in the Heritage Center Garden for the reception. Rick Kotva served as disc jockey and Marcus Roane of Oklahoma City assisted with the reception.
Following a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, the couple is residing
in Oklahoma City. The bride is a graduate of Putnam North High School in
Oklahoma City and is employed with Northwest Tag Agency while completing
a degree in biology education at the University of Central Oklahoma. The
bridegroom is a graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended Northeastern
State University. He is employed with Mackey Automotive in Midwest City.
SPORTS
The Mid High freshman footballers dropped a pair of games Friday, the varsity getting beaten by Enid Waller 20-0, while the JV's lost to Emerson's varsity, 18-8.
"The defense played well," coach Brad Larimer said of the Varsity game, "but the offense turned the ball over seven times."
The JV game was highlighted by a 55 yard touchdown completion from quarterback J. Michael Sharron to tight end Wes Day.
The Cougars go back into action next Monday when the varsity takes on
Blackwell, a team they've beaten in one previous meeting this season.