From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November
30, 1997
LOCAL
Zane Barham Declares PTC Board Candidacy
City Calendar
First Christmas in the Cherokee Strip
School Menu
School Calendar
Diabetes Self-Management Program Offers Information
The Imposters One of Several Entertainment Groups at Gala
Sooner Bible Camp Celebrates 40th Year
Local Physician Named To SJRMC Board of Trustees
Church, Attucks Gym Among Buildings Seeking State Listing
'A Christmas Concert' Set For Poncan Tuesday Night
Children's Theater To Present 'A Christmas Carol' Dec. 6-7
Webb City Sets Christmas Tour of Live Nativity Scene
Fibromyalgia Group Session Set Monday
Coloring Contest For Youngsters
Pastor Will Share Time At Radio Station KLVV
Clarification
DEATHS
Tressa Gail Pearson
Ray Osborn
Bobby Leon Danner
Obituaries
Lee Scott
Services Pending
Jerry Joe Barnett
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLE
Open House Sunday at Cann Home
Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild Plans Luncheon
Many Items for Gala Auction
Bits and Pieces
Chapter EL
Singles List Schedule
O'Mealey Celebrating
'Home on the Range' Cookbook Compiled by Ponca City Author
Kelly Rae Romero Marries Scott Granger in Colorado
Conestoga Club Plans Christmas Party Saturday
Kristin Guthrie Becomes Bride of Jason D. Beier
Joan Jones Gives Program on Africa At Unit III Meeting
Wheatheart Nutrition
Longs Observe Anniversary
Jennie Olson Presenting Local Music Club Program
Little News
Miss Kara Harman Weds Kenneth R. Carbaugh Jr.
Achievement Award Given
Lucas-Ray Vows Officiated In Blackwell Church Setting
Program for Ponca City DAR Dinner Concerns 'Unusual' State History
Ponca City Happenings
SPORTS
Wildcats Faster, Stronger, Better
Ponca City High School
PC Lady Wildcats Have New Look
Matmen Could Produce
PC Gymnast
Bucs' Championship Run Cut Short In Third Round
Race Results Pioneer Woman 10k Run
NOC Mavericks Rebound
AT Racquetball Tournament Set At Y Dec. 5-7
Zane Barham, who has been active for many years in the Kay County community, has declared his candidacy for the Zone 1 position of the Pioneer Technology Center board.
Barham stated, "The Pioneer Technology Center is a key educational asset for our citizens and our regional economy. It is my goal to insure that this asset is continually improved and available for maximum benefit to all area communities: Blackwell, Newkirk, Tonkawa, Ponca City, Braman, McCord, White Eagle, Kildare, Peckham as well as communities in the other associated school districts. I believe I can bring some very useful skills to the board which will allow Pioneer Technology Center to be responsive to the needs of our region."
Barham recently completed a five year term as a Regent on the Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents in Tonkawa. He served as chairman of the board 1996-1997. He also served as a Trustee of the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation. "My years at Northern Oklahoma College have been a great experience that will be put to good use on the Pioneer Technology Center board," Barham said.
Barham has also served on the boards of Peachtree Landing and the Ponca City Area Habitat for Humanity, where he served as treasurer.
As an active member of First Baptist Church of Ponca City, Barham was ordained a deacon in the church and has been a Sunday School department director and teacher. He has chaired several committees in the church including finance, missions, and nominating.
Barham and his wife, Tammie (Thompson) Barham, have two children, Brittney, and Drew. Barham added, "My children will be fourth generation graduates of Kay County public schools. Therefore, I have a great and vested interest in assuring that the educational institutions are the best they can possibly be for their opportunity and the opportunity of all people in northern Oklahoma." Tammie Barham taught fourth and fifth grade math for 3 1/2 years at Newkirk Elementary School, prior to Brittney's birth.
Barham is employed at Conoco where he works in Downstream Information Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in math and computer science from the University of Wisconsin with post-graduate studies at Oklahoma State University.
Barham stated, "I am committed to the educational institutions of northern Oklahoma, and it would be an honor for me to continue my commitment at Pioneer Technology Center. I believe that we will be able to make Pioneer Technology Center an even greater asset to northern Oklahoma over the next five years."
All registered voters in Kay County and the McCord School District in Osage County will be eligible to vote in the Feb. 10, 1998 election.
The filing period for the office begins Monday.
Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
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FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
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In a recent program presented by Paula Carmack Denson to members of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, she chose as her topic "The First Christmas Following the 1893 Cherokee Strip Run." Her research for the program was taken from the award winning "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past - Growing for the Future" history book published in December 1995.
The two-volume set of books published by the North Central Oklahoma Historical Association, contains more than 800 family stories, many of which describe the hardships and living conditions, especially during the first winter in the territory following the Run. "The Pioneers greatly appreciated what they had at that time and it was vastly different in comparison to what we might call our abundant Christmas today," said Denson, who is also president of NCOHA.
"After settling down on their staked land in September, there was not time for the settlers to plant crops nor to prepare well for the winter. Until they could farm in the spring, they ate canned meats, canned vegetables and canned or dried fruits they had brought with them or received by railroad. Occasionally, a prairie chicken might be added to the menu.
"Most homes - hastily built - were tents and dugouts like the one built by John T. Caughlin near Tonkawa. Mr. Caughlin's home was approximately 14 by 18 feet. Poles were used across the roof and covered with Bluestem grass and soil. Kerosene lamps were the source of light and laundry was done on a washboard in a tub.
"A schoolhouse had been built in Cross and on that first Christmas, was crowded to its utmost capacity for the first celebration in the Cherokee Strip. When the people celebrated the traditional Christmas by decorating a tree, they had to find one on the prairie. Often the largest celebration focused on "going to the tree," and many times it was literally the only tree available in the surrounding area. Cedars were scarce and many a time cottonwoods, tumbleweeds, blackjack oaks were turned into decorated Christmas trees.
"Inside the Cross school house on that first Christmas, energetic young people decorated a skimpy little oak, gnarled and twisted in the most artistic manner by the persistent Oklahoma zephyrs. Strings of popcorn were festooned from twig to twig and from branch to branch. Gay colored ornaments of every conceivable shape and form were hung with pride. Under the trees were the presents for the children, and all was illuminated by tiny wax candles, a mighty dangerous hazard forbidden in today's society.
"The furniture at the school house was made of soap boxes. Benches were planks across some kegs. There was very little plaster or paper to keep out the cold and at times the stars could easily be seen through the cracks in the roof.
"After the Christmas program was presented, Kris Krinkle as Santa Claus made his appearance amid the merry jingling of sleigh bells. He distributed candy, oranges, and toys to the excited pioneer children. A candle momentarily burned a kernel of popcorn on the tree, but it was quickly extinguished and the evening was spent in general socializing and thanksgiving in the new, strange land." she said.
In the community of Prairie Center, Mrs. Hattie Holiday, in an interview dated June 1933, described: "At Christmas time old peach trees were carried into our sod school houses and churches were dolled up in decorations. All the people expressed their gratitude for all what they were able to have."
Denson continued, "Today our Christmases are celebrated more widely and abundant when parents can be more selective of presents for their children. However, the spirit of Christmas remains the same when we sing the same songs and experience the same joyful moods.
"Many years from today, the world may see so many changes that today's Christmas might be regarded as 'in those old days' as we now think of the 1893 Christmas," she said.
Denson reminded her audience that everyone should take time this holiday season to reflect on their heritage by writing down, or recording on tape, the family stories heard from older family members. With those stories the history of the surrounding areas is preserved for generations as they have been by some families who appear in "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past - Growing for the Future."
The set of books and also prints by Gene Dougherty are available for purchase at NCOHA's holiday headquarters at Affairs to Remember, 1304 North Seventh Street, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and also at Brace Books and More, Just Yesterday, and Angel Central, all in Ponca City. For more information, call 765-7169.
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Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Pizza Inn, Subway, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell Burritos. Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino's, Subway, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell Burritos.
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Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a Pasta Bar, Baked Potato Bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Hut and Subway Sandwiches.
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The cafeteria will be open to the public on Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
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As National Diabetes Month comes to an end, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center's Diabetes Self-Management Program offers information to those individuals who must continue to live with the disease on a day-to-day basis.
As technology changes and new treatments become available for people with diabetes, education about these opportunities can help individuals to learn to live well with their disease. Pat Blubaugh, Program Coordinator for the Diabetes Self Management Program at St. Joseph, works in conjunction with the Oklahoma affiliate of the American Diabetes Association to inform people with diabetes about how to take charge of their care and alert health care providers to the latest advances in diabetes research and standards of patient care.
"It is important for those people with diabetes to know about the benefits of controlling blood sugar levels in order to prevent the devastating complications of diabetes," said Blubaugh, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator. "Diabetes is a serious and lifelong disease leading to complications of the circulatory and nervous systems. Understanding the 'system-wide' approach to treatment, through diet, exercise, self-monitoring and medication is critical to improving the lives of people with diabetes."
All people with diabetes should seek their treatment and care from a physician-coordinated team. This may include, but not be limited to, physicians, nurses and dietitians. People with diabetes are also encouraged to enroll in the SJRMC Diabetes Self-Management Education Program. Last year, the Outpatient Program for Adults received the prestigious Certificate of Recognition from the American Diabetes Association, and is only one of seven recognized programs in the State of Oklahoma.
"For too long, people with diabetes have not had the information and technology to take charge of their care," said Richard L. Keim, MD, physician advisor for the SJRMC Diabetes Advisory Committee. "Research is proving that we have the tools to prevent or delay the onset of the disease's complication, such as blindness and amputation. But we need to get serious about diabetes, and serious about treating it."
Diabetes is a serious disease in which the body either does not produce insulin (type l) or does not use insulin effectively or produce adequate amounts of insulin (type 2). Insulin is a hormone that allows blood sugar to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Diabetes can lead to severely debilitating or fatal complications, such as blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke and amputations. It is the fourth-leading cause of death by disease in the U.S. Currently, there is no cure. For more information about SJRMC's Diabetes Education Program, contact Pat Blubaugh at 765-3321 ext. 600.
The Imposters Band will be one of two dance bands appearing at the Marland Mansion Christmas Gala slated for Saturday evening. The event begins at 7 p.m., and ends at midnight.
The Imposters are a five man classic (50's & 60's) rock and roll band from Alva. The band was formed early in 1992 by Brad Chegwidden who is the drummer and mastermind behind the group.
The other members of the band are David Engle on bass guitar and vocals, Max Ridgway on guitar, vocals and keyboard, Tom Gruber on vocals and Keith Eckhardt on guitar and vocals. These five musical veterans cite the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Everly Brothers as some of their many influences.
Other Gala Activities
The annual Gala also features the Maya Band from Oklahoma City, which will be playing in the Conference Center Chapel. Other entertainment popular returning entertainment includes The Madrigal Singers, pianist Sue Lippert and saxophonist Lance Johnson, according to Gala Chairman Sherry Muchmore.
Dress attire is formal/semi-formal, black tie optional. A coffee shop will be set up in E.W.'s Restaurant in the Conference Center, where friends can relax, sample various coffees and try a variety of sweets.
Party pictures by Photo Pro will be taken this year in the Chapel entry and Kevin Leven will be the roving photographer for the evening.
Again this year the Arts and Humanities group will conduct the silent auction from 7 to 10:30 p.m., in the lower inner salon of the Mansion. This year's auction chairmen are Carol Bouldin and Betsy Carter.
Tickets for the event are available at financial institutions, the Marland Mansion Conference Center and The Ponca City News. Tickets are $35.
Each admission ticket will include three drink tickets (choice of three drinks). Soft drinks and coffee will not require tickets. The drink tickets will be exchanged for the admission ticket at the door when entering the Gala. Further drink tickets may be purchased at several locations set up at the Gala. The event is sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission and proceeds are used for restoration.
Sooner Bible Camp celebrated its 40th anniversary here recently at Lew Wentz Camp. Although the weather was cold and rainy a crowd of 100 assembled to reminisce and enjoy fellowship together, it was reported. Folks came from Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Colorado and Arizona, as well as local folks, to renew friendships.
Donald and Marie Norbie, who lived in Oklahoma City at the time, were concerned to see a Bible Camp begun in the state that would meet the needs of young people with whom they worked. The camp would be non-denominational and open to all children. George Smith was the caretaker at Lew Wentz at the time and was willing to rent the grounds to another group. Only one week was available and camp began June 1, 1958 with 39 campers. A number of other Christians helped with the cooking, teaching and counseling. The fee was kept low ($10) so none would be excluded. It was a great week and the decision was made to continue at the same location.
Since that humble beginning the camp has continued and now has two weeks of camp with about 150 campers. Fees have gone up but are still very reasonable, it was reported. All the help is volunteer and camp policy is set by a board made up of men from various churches in Oklahoma and Kansas.
It is a Bible camp with a heavy emphasis on Bible teaching. Lessons are given morning, afternoon and evening. The goal is to see young people introduced to the Lord Jesus Christ and then to see them choose Christ and begin to follow Him, according to Eugene Hudson Smith, camp treasurer and a resident of Ponca City.
There is also a good sports program and the spacious pool is always enjoyed by those attending camp.
For more information call Smith at 762-3039.
C.M. Palmer, MD, local physician, was recently named to the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. Palmer's term began Oct. 1, 1997.
Palmer specializes in Internal Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He replaces Jane Thomason, MD, as trustee. Thomason had served two successive three-year terms, the maximum total tenure as allowed by the corporate by-laws.
A native of Cherokee, Okla., Palmer received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1974, he completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1974-78. He then obtained board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1978 and established his practice in Ponca City in 1981.
Palmer has served as Chief of Medicine at SJRMC for three one-year terms and twice served as Chief of Staff each for a one-year term. He now serves as a member of the SJRMC Ethics Committee.
"There are currently three physicians serving as trustee," said Garry England, President and CEO of SJRMC. "It is the desire of the Board of Trustees to continue to have a primary care physician as part of the complement of the Board."
"Dr. Palmer is a well respected member of the primary care physician community and the physician community at large," continued England. "We're very pleased he has been named to serve as trustee."
"I am glad to have the opportunity to serve on the board," said Palmer. "I look forward to working with other board members in finding ways to focus SJRMC's resources on continuing to provide the highest quality of services to our patients."
In addition to his professional activities, Palmer is an avid golfer and has been active in numerous community and church organizations. He and his wife, Linda have two children, Drew, 23 and Carrie, 21.
Two Ponca City landmarks on South Twelfth Street have been submitted by the Ponca City Historic Preservation Advisory Panel to the State Historic Preservation Officer to learn if they are eligible for inclusion on State Historical Preservation listing.
The buildings are CME Church/Kimbrough Temple and parsonage, 1029 South Twelfth, 1029 and 1/2, South Twelfth, and the Attucks School Gym, 1001 South Twelfth.
Bret A., Carter, chairman of the Ponca City Historic Preservation Advisory Panel, said applications have been submitted to Cynthia Savage in Oklahoma City for consideration.
According to the application, the CME/Kimbrough Temple property is significant for ethnic heritage and architecture. CME church was built to serve the racially segregated black community of Ponca City. It was built in 1946 and still retains nearly all it's historic fabric. The structure was built voluntarily in 1946 by individuals in the community.
The Attucks School Gym qualifies on the same basis. The gym was built in 1936. The architect was C.J. Cannon.
The description says the gym is the only remaining structure on the site of the original Attucks School. The brick building was damaged during the fire which destroyed the remainder of the school in 1983.
Attucks School was named for Cripus Attucks, a run-away slave, who led a mob against the British in the celebrated "Boston Massacre." During the horrible struggle, Attucks was one of the first to shed blood in behalf of American Liberty.
The Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra and Northern Oklahoma College will present "A Christmas Concert," at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Poncan Theater in Ponca City.
The concert will feature the Ponca City Children's Chorale, First United Methodist Carillon Bell Choir, First Christian Church Renaissance Ringers, and the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Heavy Metal Bell Choir, in addition to the Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra.
During the first half of the concert, the Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra and musicians from Northern Oklahoma College will play Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67 IV Allegro and Symphony No. 7 in A major, Opus 92 II, Allegretto, both by Beethoven and the Hallelujah from "Messiah" by Handel.
The combined handbell choirs will play, "O Come, All Ye Faithful," with "Sheep May Safely Graze"; and Go Tell it Medley with "Troika" from Lieut, Kije Suite."
The second half of the concert will be more contemporary with numbers "Sleigh Ride" "White Christmas" and a concluding Christmas Medley "A Christmas Festival" played by the orchestra.
The Children's Chorale will sing "Sweet Was the Song The Virgin Sang," "In the Bleak Midwinter," and "Tis the Season" with "The Holly And the Ivy."
Orchestra conductor is Dan Larson, handbell conductor will be Marta Sullivan, and Cathy Byard will conduct the Ponca City Children's Chorale. Shirley Jones and Vicki Stokke will assist with the Children's Chorale; Donna J. Butler, and William Harrison will assist with the Bell Choir and John Barrett will act as Concertmaster for the orchestra.
Officers for the Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra are John Barrett, president, Wilson Van Tine, treasurer and orchestra representative, Dineo Heilmann, Northern Oklahoma College representative, Stan Barraclough, Carolyn Hook, Becky Rothbauer, Cathy Byard, Sheryl Jones and Codie Wolf.
Sponsors for the Christmas Concert are Conoco Inc., Home National Bank, Mr. Kiril Todorov and the Wells Plumbing company.
Membership in the Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra is a $30 contribution and Concert sponsors are those who donate at least $100 for sponsorships. If any citizen is interested in contributing as a member or sponsor, mail contributions to Wilson Van Tine, PACO Treasurer, 117 Lansbrook, Ponca City, OK 74601 or contribute at the concert.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The Ponca Playhouse Children's Theater sponsored by the Ponca Playhouse will present "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6 and 7, at the Poncan Theatre.
The classic play, a shortened version for children and adults and performed by local youth, is an adapted version by Kevin Reeves of Medford. The production is directed by former Ponca Citian Jon-Philip Olson. In addition to the Saturday and Sunday matinees in Ponca City, a nighttime performance is also scheduled at 8 p.m., Dec. 12, in Blackwell.
Youth who will be performing in the production are Narrator Catlin Bearskin, "Scrooge" Christopher Coppock, "Gwen" Kimberly Evans, "Phoeby" Megann Longmore, "Crachit" Ty Fezer, "Fred" Chad Longmore, "Jacob Marley" Jamie Sasnet, "The Ghost of Christmas Past" Caroline Buck and Jennifer Rupert, and "Boy E6" Tanner Young.
Also the "Fan" Mandy Bracher, "Belle" Kelli Wedd, "Fezziwig" Chasse Estes, "Young E6" Gage Rupert, "The Ghost of Christmas Present" Will Emig, "Mrs. Cratchit" Heather Brown and Ali Watson, "Belinda" Kaitlyn Amos, "Martha" Jamie Prado, "Peter" Justin Mathews, "Tiny Tim" James Rodgers, "Elizabeth" Allison Ford, "Tina" Blair Turney and Julie Wheeler, "Topper" Melissa Bacher, "Jill" Lindsey Mersman and Rosalie Rodgers, "The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come" Courtney Coppock and the "Newsboy," Tyler Fender.
The Chorus of Carolers are "Nancy" Kristyn Pickering, "Eliza" Smantha Estes and "Wendy" Danielle Keim. Also "Mrs. Burlingame" Morgan Meister, "Ann" Kara Long, "Reno" Lindsay Knox, "Tom" Daniel Quinn, "Christopher" Clint Filson and "Buck" Cameron Pickering.
Filling technical positions back stage are Sara Rodgers as stage manager, Leslie John Olson as lighting designer, Mitch Fezer as master electrician, Rod Hand as master carpenter and technical liaison, Kristi Spears as set construction and several other Ponca Playhouse volunteers.
Jon Olson, a former Ponca City theater rat is a Po-Hi graduate and Ponca Playhouse veteran.
"It's been almost five years since I have returned to Ponca for longer than a weekend," says Jon-Philip (stage name). He last performed in Ponca Playhouse's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."
"Since then I have performed in 24 states, two countries and worked with Noel Harrison and Cathy Rigby," he said.
Jon is also a member of the Actor's Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage manager in the U.S. He earned his master of music degree in musical theater performance at Oklahoma City University. Jon also has training in choral and orchestral conducting, tap, jazz, ballet, stage craft, magic and illusion. He attributes his success largely to the efforts of Ponca City's First United Methodist Church and Homer and Genevive Anderson.
"I am very excited about returning to the company that gave me my start in this lifelong career thing called 'theater.' I am also excited about working with children, as I hope I can give a little back of what has been taught to me over the years. It is also possible I might even get my father to return to do the lights."
Webb City Church of God is again planning their "Webb City Christmas" portraying a live Nativity, and are inviting the public to come and share.
The event is scheduled for Dec. 6 and 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for guided tours through 11 live Nativity scenes, such as Mary's Heavenly Visit, Bethlehem's Inn, Wise Men with Camels, A Heavenly Host of Angels and The Celebration of Jesus' Life.
Tours are free to all and run every 10 to 15 minutes. Handicap transportation will be provided. A Children's Play "The Holy Land Tour" will be performed and refreshments served.
Webb City Church of God is located between Shidler and Kaw City off Oklahoma 11 and between Shidler and Grainola on Oklahoma 18. For more information call 918-765-2251. Dress warm and comfortable and enjoy a very special Webb City Christmas.
The local Fibromyalgia Support group will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Williamsburg Parlor at First Baptist Church for a regular meeting and program.
Guest speaker for the evening will be reflexologist Bob Hart, who will introduce the value of reflexology and its many benefits to better health.
Hart is a member of the International Institute of Reflexology.
For more information about the support group or the program please call Vivian Cross at 765-8871 or Martha Long at 762-5572 or Lilly Freeman at 762-9027.
Ponca City Main Street Authority will be sponsoring a "Kids Holiday Coloring Contest" with prizes awarded in three categories (0 through kindergarten) first through third grade, and fourth through six grade.
Entries are available and must be returned no later than Dec. 12 to one of the following locations, the Main Street office, 117 North Third; Betty's Boutique, Fourth and Grand; Ponca City Utility Authority billing office, Fifth and Grand; Water and Light, 1400 North Union; Masters Touch, 115 North Fourth; Commercial Federal, 400 East Central; Park and Recreation, 905 West Hartford and Sprays Jewelry, 210 East Grand.
On Tuesdays, KLVV 88.7 FM brings in someone who takes your phone calls. In the past KLVV has brought in pastors, medical doctors, family counselors, veterinarians, gardening experts, and even automobile mechanics.
On Tuesday, Larry Nigh, Pastor of Northeast Baptist Church, will be available to talk or pray with you between 5 and 6 p.m. The phone call is private, anonymous, and not put on the air. Call 767-1400 if you would like to speak with Pastor Nigh.
A photo in the Ponca City News Tuesday of an overturned pickup along
East Central Avenue indicated speed involved in the accident. It has been
called to the attention of The News, that speed was not involved in the
cause of the accident. The News apologizes for referring to actual cause
as indicated.
DEATHS
FAIRFAX - Tressa Gail Pearson, 94, died in the Fairfax Memorial Hospital after being transported from Fairfax Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for several years.
Funeral services were held at the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 with burial in the Fairfax Cemetery. Rev. George Weston, Pastor of First Christian Church of Fairfax, officiated with services under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pearson was a graduate of Ralston High School and a longtime resident of the community. She earned a Bachelor of Oratory and a Bachelor of Arts from Phillips University at Enid. After graduating, she taught dramatics at the University for three years. She was also a teacher for many ears at Norfolk School and Cushing and Sand Springs High Schools.
She is survived by her nephew, Marvin Allen, Albuquerque, N.M.; her cousin, DeLores Matthews of Cleveland, Okla., and daughter-in-law, Margaret Pearson, of Ralston.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Samuel A. and Nora A. Hertzler, early settlers and merchants of Ralston; her younger sister, Doris Lenore Hanley Roberts; and her husband, John Pearson.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Pearson's name through the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, c/o Development Department, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-9930.
BILLINGS - Ray Osborn, a Billings resident, died Friday, Nov. 28, 1997 at the Billings Fairchild Center. He was 94.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 at Billings Christian Church, officiated by Pastor Joe Howard. Burial will be in Billings Union Cemetery directed by Sisson Funeral Home, Billings. The casket will be open until 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, and will remain closed at the church.
Ray Osborn was born Oct. 21, 1903 in White Rock community near Billings, to Sidney Lambert (Bert) and Adah Leola McCoy Osborn. He married Laurine Ponton of Billings on Dec. 14, 1923 and they lived on the farm where he was born until they moved into Billings in 1965.
He is survived by a son, Daniel G. Osborn, Tulsa; daughter, Shirley, Billings; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurine on Nov. 23, 1988, a son, Max Ray Osborn, his parents, a brother, Vern and a sister, Ruby Chapman.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Billings Ambulance Fund.
BLACKWELL - Bobby Leon Danner of Blackwell died at his residence Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997. He was 62.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997 at Blackwell Cemetery with Rev. Paul Collins officiating. Hackler Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Bobby Leon Danner was born Oct. 31, 1935 in Depew, Okla., to Charles Lewis and Pearl (Clounts) Danner.
He served as a police officer at Halstead, Kan., in 1961, then moved to Pueblo, Colo., and worked for Horn Transportation until failing health. He then moved back to Blackwell in 1994.
Survivors are a son, Robert L. Danner of Lake Nebagamon, Wis.; two daughters, Tonya Danner of Superior, Wis. and Rhonda Collins of Winchester, Ind.; three brothers, Virgil Danner of Buhler, Kan. Dan Danner of Phoenix, Ariz. and Charles Danner of Blackwell; two sisters, Barbra McConnell and Helen Hightower, both of Blackwell; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Pauline Rutter and a brother, Carl Danner.
Lee Scott, long time resident of Ponca City, died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 27, 1997 at his home. He had reached the age of 83 years, 4 months and 20 days.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 at the First Church of God located at 1101 West Grand Avenue, with Pastor Tom Smith, presiding, assisted by Lynden Howard. Interment will be at the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Lee Scott was born July 7, 1914 at Tonkawa, Okla., the son of Milton (Mitt) Scott and Sarah Elizabeth (McGaha) Scott. He received his education in the Round Grove and Blackwell schools. He was united in marriage to Lois Maxine Robins on Feb. 14, 1937 at Ponca City where the couple has since made their home.
Mr. Scott had at one time operated a fender and body shop in Ponca City before beginning employment with the Marland Oil Company in 1942. He retired from Continental Oil Company in 1968 as a welder. He was a member of the First Church of God, the Ponca City Welders Union, AARP, a volunteer with the 101 Rodeo Foundation, the 50-50 Riding Club and the 101 Riding Club. His enjoyments included rodeo's, coon hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, of the home; one son, Bobby Scott and wife, Mary Jane, of LaPorte, Texas; two daughters, Linda Haun and husband Gene, of Park Hill, Okla., and Sandy Hetherington and husband Marvin, of Ponca City; 6 grandchildren, Roger Haun, Cheryl Romine, Rocky Pameticky, Robin Farmer, Nicole Proctor and Dawn Rohrs; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John Scott, Roy Scott, Howard (Dutch) Scott and George (Ju) Smith; a special mother and father-in-law, Dave and Myra Robins.
Casket bearers will be Bill Brown, Leroy Mahnke, John Heinze, Dick Stanton, Kerry Ebbert and Carl Ware.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK, 74601 or to the First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at 400 North Twelfth Street.
paid obituary
Jerry Joe Barnett, former Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, November 28, 1997, at Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. He was 55.
Local arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home and will be
announced later.
NEWS BRIEFS
Title IX Meeting - The annual Title IX Indian Education Community-wide meeting will be held Monday at the Ponca City Middle School cafeteria from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All interested parents and guardians of Native American students are invited to attend. Students, teachers, administrators and counselors are also extended an invitation.
Rebecca St. James - Tickets for the Rebecca St. James Christian Christmas Concert to be held in Ponca City on Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium are available in advance at the Master's Touch, at KLVV Radio Station in Ponca City or at Christian books stores in Tulsa, Enid, and Blackwell. Call 767-1400 for more information.
Ponca City Tomorrow - Ponca City Tomorrow Environmental and City Beautification Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ponca City Tomorrow Conference Room, 400 East Central, Suite 304 E. The agenda includes an update on the Household Hazardous Waste project, Tree project grant and other grant applications.
Vehicle Burglarized - A person from the 900 block of North Oak Street reported to the Communications Center at 8:34 a.m. Friday that a vehicle had been burglarized. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicles Towed - The Communications Center received several 911 calls at 9:38 a.m. Friday to report a two-vehicle accident at Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department and two units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded. A report was taken and the two vehicles were towed from the scene.
Money Missing - A man at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue at 10:10 a.m. Friday reported to a Ponca City Police Department officer that he was missing some money after awakening. A report was taken.
Illegal Tap-In - A person from the 300 block of South Perry Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:39 a.m. Friday that someone had tapped into her electricity. An officer was assigned, a report was taken, and a request for a warrant was made.
Abandoned Bicycle - A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:42 a.m. Friday that a bicycle had been abandoned at the intersection of North Union Street and West Summit Avenue. A note was left for Animal Control to pick up the bicycle.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Third Street and East Grand Avenue at 12:22 p.m. Friday that a 20-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Accident - A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:18 p.m. Friday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.
Theft - A person was at the Ponca City Police Department at 2:21 p.m. Friday to report a theft. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South First Street and Ponca Avenue at 2:24 p.m. Friday that a 19-year-old man was being held for transporting a loaded firearm, possession of beer under 21, having defective equipment on a vehicle, and not wearing a seat belt. A vehicle was towed from the scene.
Property Vandalized - A person from the 500 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:26 p.m. Friday that some rental property had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that windows had been shot out with a BB-gun.
Accident - A two-vehicle accident in the parking lot of a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:39 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Assault - A person from the 1000 block of South Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:17 p.m. Friday that she had been assaulted. Two officers were assigned and the information was logged.
Assault - A person was at the Ponca City Police Department at 7:06 p.m. Friday to report that he had been assaulted while in the 100 block of South Pine Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Minor Accident - Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 8:35 p.m. Friday that a report was taken on a minor accident in a parking lot of the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street.
Suspicious Activity - A person reported to the Communications Center at 8:44 p.m. Friday that a subject had pointed a gun at another subject. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken that the suspicious subject had left west bound on Grand Avenue from Oak Street in a vehicle.
Vehicle Missing - A person from the 700 block of South Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:02 p.m. Friday that a U-Haul vehicle was taken from the alley. An officer was assigned and the information was logged.
Subject Injured - A person at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:24 p.m. Friday that a subject was being treated for an injury from a fight in the 200 block of South Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and the information was logged.
Suspicious Activity - A business employee from the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:33 p.m. Friday that a subject was in the business that had been told not to be there. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Ash Street and West Highland Avenue at 11:32 p.m. Friday that a 27-year-old man was being held for transporting an open container, having no headlights, driving under restriction and DUI. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
Accident - Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned at 12:43 a.m. Saturday to an accident reported in the 400 block of South Elm Street. Two citations were issued and a report was taken.
Vehicle Burglarized - A person from the 1400 block of South Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:51 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on vehicle burglary.
Structure Fire - Several units of the Ponca City Fire Department
responded along with two officers of the Ponca City Police Department at
5:50 a.m. Saturday to a house fire in the 800 block of North Union Street.
Firemen reported all the subjects in the house were out, and the fire located
mostly in the living room area was put out. All units had left the scene
shortly after 7 a.m.
LIFESTYLE
Area residents are invited to celebrate the season at the Cann Memorial Garden Center's annual Holiday Open House, Dec. 7 from 1-4 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs. This year's theme "Country Home" was used for decorations by six Ponca City Garden Clubs.
The upstairs library and meeting room of the home will have a Victorian Theme done by the Chrysanthemum Garden Club. "Lots of antique lace and hand-made Victorian ornaments have been used to decorate the trees in the rooms", according to club president Mrs. Rita Robbins.
Members of the Four O'Clock Garden Club have been busy stringing garlands of greenery around the front entry to the home and in the home's plant room. Mrs. Karen Howard says "members have made large bows to accent the greenery and the many beautiful green plants in the plant room." The front porch has a warm country "welcome" she said.
The dining room table is "decked-out in it's finest to serve guests an array of holiday treats during the Open House" said a Council spokesperson. Mrs. Lucile Grant, president of the Iris Garden Club, commented "we have used pink poinsettias, dried thistle, greenery and candles to decorate the antique dining table." A special treat will be Christmas music playing from an antique music box. She also said "Children will be delighted with the Christmas farm scene the club will have displayed on the dining room mantel."
Decorations for the living room of the home have been done by the Lilac and Red Rose Garden Clubs. Mrs. Ann Strickland, president of Red Rose, says "we have been busy cutting live greenery to be used with burgundy accents on the fireplace mantel and living room tables" The large Christmas tree will have the same theme in creations by the Lilac Garden Club.
The upstairs Master bedroom and sitting room has been decorated by the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club. Lots of "natural" decorations of greenery, pine cones and vines have been used in these two rooms. Hand-made quilted stockings hang on the bedroom's fireplace waiting for "Santa Claus." A list of "good children" is waiting on the antique roll-top desk and a spokesperson said this is a "room full of decorations to be enjoyed by all ages."
The Cann Garden Center Home is located at 1500 East Grand in Ponca City. For more information on the Open House call 762-8008 or 762-4887.
Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild will met for a Christmas luncheon Dec. 1 at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. Those members assisting with setting up tables are asked to be at the church at 8:30 a.m. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, salad or dessert and a labeled serving utensil. To be eligible for door prizes members must wear a quilted nametag. Hostesses for the day are Ruth Jared, Colleen Miller, Sue Roy, Jean Buskirk and Mary Lou Winter.
Pattern Chairman Cheryl Pritchett reminds members that the new block party will be "Picket Fence" using homespun fabric in lights and darks and will be due in February. Jean Buskirk, Fund Raising chairman, asks that all remaining donation quilt tickets are to be turned in at the December meeting. Tickets will be available for the in house drawing for a wall hanging made by Vickie Hart. A quilted tote bag will also be awarded.
Joyce Eagan, Workshop chairman, will have a signup sheet available for the workshop to be given by Sandee Henderson and Gloria Tucker on Jan. 6 titled "What It Takes To Beat Sandee." Cost is $18 for the class which will be held at the church 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Linda Burg, vice president, has announced the January table runner challenge. Speaker for the day will be Jayne Detten from the Pioneer Woman Advisory Board who will talk about the remodeling of the museum.
All handmade Christmas tree ornaments are to be turned in to Mary Lou Winter who is chairperson for the ornaments to be placed on the tree at the Art Center. Those interested in the fat quarter exchange are to bring one fat quarter of Christmas fabric. All members are encouraged to bring their quilted items to Show-n-Share.
Original art, Christmas sweaters, tickets to the Ponca Playhouse, an antique clock, 15 filet mignons and a variety of other interesting items will be offered at the silent auction during the Christmas Gala on Dec. 6 at the Marland Mansion.
The auction items will be displayed in the lower inner salon of the Mansion and bids will be accepted from 7 to 10:30 p.m. according to auction co-chairmen Betsy Carter and Carol Bouldin.
A variety of items have been donated for the event by financial institutions, merchants and individuals. Annually the event is held and the proceeds are divided between the Arts and Humanities and the Marland Estate Foundation. Persons who wish to contribute merchandise can do so by calling Carter at (580) 762-8905 or Bouldin at (580) 765-2534.
Among the many items already contributed are a $50 gift certificate from Rusty Barrel and a one year membership from the Poncan Theatre; a four piece place setting of Christmas Chinaware; a marquis amethyst ring with four diamonds in an antique reproduction setting; one hour of dinner music in your hone by the Davanzatti Duo (Mary Lindsay & Carolyn Hook); four brunches at the Ponca City Country Club; a 1997 Beanie Baby decorated tree; a number of paintings by local artists and many other items.
Tickets to the Gala are $35 and available at financial institutions, Marland Estate Conference Center and The Ponca City News. Dress for the evening will be formal/semi-formal, black tie optional.
Members of the Pioneer Genealogical Association of Ponca City will meet Dec. 1, 7 p.m., at the Ponca City Library for a Christmas party. Those attending are asked to bring finger foods. Sandra Graves, president, will conduct an election of 1998 officers.
Chapter EL members of PEO will meet at noon on Dec. 3 for a Dutch treat luncheon at Westminster Village. Charlene Carmichael and Nancy Severance will be hostesses. Reservations should be made with them. The "Holiday Musical" program will be presented by Mary Beth Lindsay and Carolyn Hook.
The Singles Network is a social and support organization for single adults who are divorced, widowed or never married. A monthly calendar is mailed to all members and dues are $10 per year. Members wish to emphasize that the group is not a dating service.
Interested persons may call Betty, 762-9776, or Dorothy, 765-1403, for more information.
Plans for this week include:
Sunday, Nov. 30: 6:30 p.m., Discussion Group, First Presbyterian Church. Go for snack afterward.
Tuesday, Dec. 2: 8 p.m., Free performance by the Chamber Orchestra at the Poncan Theater.
Thursday, Dec. 4: 6 p.m., Christmas parade. Meet at the library at 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6: Movie night. Call Betty before 5 p.m. at 762-9776.
The children of Marjorie O'Mealey are hosting an 80th birthday celebration for her 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the First National Bank Annex in Tonkawa. Friends and family are invited to attend.
Mrs. O'Mealey was a resident of Tonkawa from 1942 until January, 1997. She presently resides in Oklahoma City. She has worked as a nurse at St. Joseph's Medical Center and for many years was office nurse for Dr. J. T. Terry.
"Singin' and Snackin'" will be a bonus event for holiday shoppers Dec. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Brace Books and More on North Fourteenth. Les Gilliam, known as The Oklahoma Balladeer, will be singing songs from his latest video, along with Christmas favorites, while his wife, Martha, will provide samples of food prepared from her new cookbook "Home on the Range." The public is invited to come by for this special occasion.
Gilliam's CDs, cassettes and videos are all available from Brace Books and More as is Martha Gilliam's collection of 742 recipes, including many from the "old west."
The cookbook includes a wide variety of standard recipes in eight categories of appetizers and beverages; soups, salads and vegetables; main dishes and casseroles; meats, poultry and seafood; bread and rolls; pies, pastries and dessert; cakes, cookies and candy; and a section called "this and that." Sprinkled throughout the book are numerous "unusual" recipes, such as chuck wagon fare, Mexican dishes and wild game cooking. Also thrown in for fun are directions for cooking "Badger Tail" and "Possum".
"Home on the Range", was recently published by Martha Gilliam who is a retired Ponca City teacher. Mrs. Gilliam taught Home Economics at West Junior High School for 24 years and has amassed a large collection of recipes from many sources, both locally and far away.
A number of the recipes in the cookbook were favorites in the foods lab at West. One ninth grade boy always wanted to make chocolate gravy and Martha thought he was kidding. But lo and behold, there is a recipe for it in the cookbook. (Curt Dillard, where are you?)
During her years at West, many students brought in recipes to try. Some of them are included in the new cookbook. In 1990, the Home Economics Department, of which Martha was Chairperson, published a cookbook, titled "The Best of West Cookbook."
The idea for the new cookbook came when Martha was trying to think of something to do in memory of a friend who died in January, 1997. Norma and Billy Joe Rogers of Lavon, Texas were a singing duet, and friends of Martha and her husband.
When Norma died Martha started asking for recipes from other performers they had met in their travels around the country. Many people were pleased to contribute something as a memorial for Norma Rogers and the "Home on the Range" cookbook was begun.
It contains a lot of "down home" cooking from cowboy and country entertainers, poets, singers, producers, disk jockeys, band members, cowboy movie stars, family and friends. The recipes are illustrated with "interesting tidbits" about the recipes and the contributors.
Martha wanted a name for the cookbook that would represent the cowboy country culture and also would appeal to folks who just like to prepare and eat good food. The name "Home on the Range" seemed to meet that need, with a double meaning attached to the word "Range".
Her love of cooking came from her mother during her growing up years in Coffeyville, Kansas, and several of her mom's recipes are in the book.
All the Gilliam family favorites are included. The Gilliam family includes three children and their families. Dan and Nancy (Allen) Gilliam, Brittney, Chelsea and Tyler are from Katy, Texas. Nancy's Poppy Seed Chicken recipe is included in the book. Julie (Gilliam) and Elbert Godwin live in Weatherford, Texas. Two of their favorites are Elbert's Dip and El Dorado Chocolate Pie. The Rev. David and Cindy (Gilliam) Nolen, Daniel and Janie reside in Tecumseh. David has a Venison Jerky recipe and Cindy has Valedictorian Chocolate Cookies published.
The freezer at the Gilliam house is always filled with "The Best Frozen Dessert". It is a great "make ahead" light dessert. The recipe is reprinted here with the author's permission.
The Best Frozen Dessert
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
1 carton Cool Whip
1 medium package of Oreo
cookies
Crush cookies and fold into Cool Whip and softened ice cream. Mix all together. Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch Pyrex dish or into plastic parfait glasses and freeze. Serve frozen
There are also recipes from Gene Autry, Johnny Cash and cowgirl yodeler Janet McBride, who taught LeAnn Rimes to yodel, and many other celebrities as well as Ponca Citians and other area residents.
One of the biggest challenges for Martha was receiving several recipes from Austria. The Gilliams have been to Austria twice and will return again in 1999 for another singing tour for Les. When the recipes arrived they were written in German. Margo Smith, wife of Truman, and a former resident of Germany, translated for Martha.
Listed are two other recipes found in the new cookbook: Green Tomato Relish from Battle Mountain, Nevada and Back in the Saddle Chili from Gene Autry, movie star/singer.
Green Tomato Relish
1 gallon green tomatoes, sliced
12 onions
1 quart vinegar
1 quart sugar
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons mustard
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
Chop tomatoes the night before and sprinkle with salt. Boil onions, sugar and vinegar until tender. Add tomatoes and spice and cook until tender.
Back in The Saddle Chili
1 1/2-pounds lean ground round
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 package chili sauce or 1 bottle
Red Devil chili sauce
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans
1 (8-ounce) can tomatoes,
chopped
1 cup grated Jack cheese
Brown ground round, garlic, onion and green pepper in large pan. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Simmer for one hour. Add cheese to thicken. Right before serving top with fresh onions. Makes six servings.
The wedding of Kelly Rae Romero and Scott Allen Granger was officiated Nov. 15, 1997 in a 10:30 a.m. double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Brighton, Colo. Parents of the bride are Ron and Clorinda Ratcliffe and Raymond and Lorraine Romero, all of Colorado. The bridegroom is the son of Wendell and Nina Presley, 8 Chuck Drive, and A. C. Granger of Bentonville, Ark. The musical program included two songs; "It's Your Love" and "Amen".
The bride wore a two piece, floor length slim gown of lace over satin and carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. Jennifer Romero served her sister as Maid of Honor. She was dressed in a forest green tea length gown of organza over satin. The other bridesmaids: Jennifer Miller, Jamie Augustine, Cindy Mitchell and Georgetta Presley were dressed in identically styled tea length gowns in burgundy color. Each carried a bouquet of roses with accent flowers. The flower girl, Danielle Archuleta, was also dressed in forest green and carried similar flowers.
Best man, John Burleson, and the groomsmen, James Granger, Stu Burleson, Doug Mitchell and Kevin Squires were dressed in black tuxedos. The ring bearer was Michael Clinton.
A buffet reception was held at the church following the wedding. A band provided musical entertainment. The newlywed couple left for a wedding trip to Beaver Creek Ski Lodge near Vale, Colo. The couple will reside in their new home at 531 South 24th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado, 80601. The bridegroom is employed in operations for the Conoco Refinery in Denver and the bride is an office manager for an electrical company.
The Conestoga Camper Club met Nov. 3 at the Golden Corral for dinner and meeting. President Clarence Logan offered prayer before dinner. Thirty-two members and three guests, Nadine Farnum, Dale and Wanda Butler, attended
Sherry Cable, Secretary, read the minutes for the October meeting and gave the Treasurer's report. Verna Wilson gave a report on the tee shirts and the group decided on the design and the color of Royal blue.
Elected as 1998 Officers were Rick Cross, president; Lonnie Wittmer, vice president, and Ray Baltrop, secretary-treasurer.
The Christmas Party was discussed and arrangements made to have it on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. A "Secret Santa" gift exchange will be held. Dress will be casual and everyone attending is asked to bring finger foods.
The last campout was held Nov. 7-9 at Osage Hills State Park with 14 units participating. Forty-six members and guests went to Bad Brad's Bar-B-Que Restaurant in Pawhuska on Friday. Those attending were Russell and Billie Aday, Ray and Carol Baltrop, Herb and Sherry Cable, Joel and Lue Davis, Nadine Farnum, Bob and Pat Ford, Jim Hobbs, Clarence and Earlene Logan, Jessie and Barbara Mannering, Dick and Twila Powell, John and Jane Storrusten, Ed and Carolyn Sausak, Ernie and Edith Tabor, Bill and Phyllis Treadwell, Jim and Sue Viele, Roy and Verna Wilson, Lonnie and Marlene Wittmer.
A reminder was given members to bring receipts for the State FCRV Cookbook which will be a fund raiser for the 5-State Regional to be held in June 1999. Oklahoma will be the host state.
Kristin L. Guthrie and Jason D. Beier were married recently in a double ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Kent Dorsey at the First Christian Church. Parents of the bride are Bob and Karen Banta, 316 South Seventh, and David and Debbie Guthrie of Oklahoma City. The bridegroom is the son of David and Ginger Beier of Kingwood, Texas.
Carolyn Hook of Ponca City, organist, and Andrew Dutton of Dallas, Texas, soloist, presented the musical program. Robert Woolsey, the bridegroom's grandfather, was the reader and Jim Laminack. grandfather of the bride, offered prayer.
Among the guests attending were the bride's maternal grandparents: Jim and Billie Laminack of Statesville, N. C. and her maternal great-grandmother: Mrs. C. L. Fox of Clinton. Also attending were the bride's paternal grandmother: Mrs. Ethel Guthrie of Clinton, and her paternal step-grandparents: Roy and Clara Heldenbrand of Ponca City. The bridegroom's maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woolsey of Texarkana, Texas and his paternal grandmother is Mrs. Theda Beier of Iowa.
The bride's floor length satin gown was overlaid with illusion with satin bands marking the hemline of the gown and the cathedral length train. The crystal beaded, sleeveless bodice featured a dropped waistline and a satin bow in back. The train was accentuated by beaded lace appliques. Her full length illusion veil was secured by a beaded tiara and she carried a presentation bouquet of Calla lilies tied with braided gold ribbon atop a Bible belonging to her maternal grandmother. The Bible had been a gift to the bride's grandmother from her grandmother's grandfather and has been carried in weddings by the bride's mother, aunts and cousins.
Following the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue the bride wore a garter made by her maternal grandmother created with lace from the bride's mother's wedding dress and tatted pockets holding pennies with the birth year dates of the bridal couple. The tatting was done by the bride's maternal great-grandmother. The bride also wore a ring borrowed from the bridegroom's mother which had belonged to the bridegroom's maternal great-grandmother. She also carried a handkerchief belonging to her paternal grandmother. Her bracelet was a gift from the bridegroom and he carried a pocket watch, a gift from the bride.
Lindsey Guthrie of Ponca City served her sister as Maid of Honor and bridesmaids were Vicki Jay, Leigh Hobbs and Karen James, all of Arlington, Texas; Mardi Didlake of Ponca City; Karla Keeling and Rae Ann Willis, cousin of the bridegroom, both of Euless, Texas. Each attendant wore a long black dress of her choice and carried a long-stemmed arrangement of Calla lilies braided with gold ribbon. Each also wore pearl earrings and bracelet, gifts from the bride.
Serving his brother as Best Man was Taylor Beier of Kingwood, Texas. Groomsmen were Brad Florian of Houston, Texas; Mike Davidson, Rob Davis and Rick Davis, cousins of the bridegroom, all of Euless, Texas; Jayson Peterson of Houston, Texas and Adam Beier of Kingwood, Texas, brother of the bridegroom. Ushers were the bride's brother, David Guthrie; Mike Davis, uncle of the bridegroom; Dave Harford and Dale Bradley.
Flower girl was Stephanie Guthrie of Oklahoma City, sister of the bride, and the ringbearer was the bride's brother, Michael Guthrie of Oklahoma City. Attending the guest book were Sheryl Garding of Trophy Club, Texas and Traci Terrell, cousin of the bride from Cleo Springs.
Bob and Karen Banta hosted the dance reception at the Marland Mansion. Assisting with the event were Barbara Bridwell, Linda Brandt, Mary Stanley, Martha Schwanke and Gay Hughes, all of Ponca City. During the reception the groomsmen from Texas donned vests resembling the state flag of Texas.
The newlywed couple resides in Trophy Club, Texas where the bridegroom is Food and Beverage Manager for the Trophy Country Club. The bride is a flight attendant for American Airlines based in Dallas, Texas.
During the November meeting of Unit III, Ponca City Mother's Club, an informative program on Africa was presented by Joan Jones. The luncheon meeting was held at the home of Jerry Turner with Norma Lee Kinzie, Phylliss Kellenberger and Lynn Williams as co-hostesses.
Mrs. Jones, who spent three weeks in Africa, part of the time on Safari, narrated a slide show of people, places and animals in several different areas of Africa. Included were Victoria Falls, Nairobi, Kenya and Tanzania. She said the native language is Swahili.
Following the program Louise Locke, chairman, presided at the business session. Members voted to contribute to the Salvation Army toy fund as a Unit project for this year.
A "Taste and Tell" luncheon will be held Dec. 12 in the home of Pauline Miles. Members are to bring a food dish and accompanying recipe to be added to the Mother's Club cookbook. A Christmas ornament gift exchange is also planned.
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows:
Monday, Dec. 1: Dinner franks; buttered mixed vegetables; sauerkraut; cornbread with butter; brownie.
Tuesday, Dec. 2: Baked chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; buttered carrots; cornmeal roll with butter; Great Pumpkin cookie.
Wednesday, Dec. 3: Brunswick stew; lime gelatin with pineapple; crackers with butter; scalloped apples.
Thursday, Dec. 4: Sliced ham; candied sweet potatoes; tossed salad; French bread with butter; jello cake with whipped topping.
Friday, Dec. 5: Plantation shortcake; oven fried okra; stewed tomatoes; mixed fruit.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Long, 311 East Comanche, will be honored with a reception Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church parlor in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend the event and the couple requests no gifts.
Hosting the party will be their daughters and son-in-law, Holly Long and Heather and Stephen Heslip of Yukon. A family dinner honoring the couple will be held Dec. 6 at the Rusty Barrel.
Long and the former Martha Rankin were married Dec. 2, 1972 at Osage Heights Baptist Church. They are active members of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Long is the daughter of J. C. and Loretta Rankin and Long is the son of David Long and Katharyn Long.
Long has been employed with Oklahoma Natural Gas company for 22 years where he is a Leakage Survey Technician. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and woodworking. Mrs. Long is Day School Director for the First Baptist Church. She is a member of the Modern Moms Club, OMAC state board and the Northern Oklahoma Early Childhood Association.
Jennie Olson, soprano, will present a program of songs and arias when Ponca City Federated Music Club meets Dec. 5 at the Ponca City Cultural Center. Dessert and coffee will be served at 1 p.m. followed by the program at 1:30 p.m. The business meeting will follow the program.
Ms. Olson's program will include songs by Rorem, Argento and Lizst; arias by Arne, Mozart, and Puccini and a set of Christmas songs. Her accompanist will be Starla Hibler.
Ms. Olson has performed extensively throughout the southwest. She has appeared with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, performing Poulenc's Gloria, selections from The Rake's Progress (Stravinsky), and Candide (Bernstein), and has been featured in Ballet Oklahoma's production of Carmina Burana (Orff).
She has appeared in solo performances with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, The Tulsa Philharmonic, The New Texas Festival, The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, The New Mexico Symphony, The Santa Fe Symphony, and The Oklahoma Accademia Filarmonica in numerous oratorio and opera roles. Her most recent opera roles include the title role in Lakme (Delibes), The Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute (Mozart), Dido in Dido and Aeneas (Purcell), Adele in Die Fledermaus (Strauss), and Lucy in The Telephone (Menotti).
Ms. Olson has also toured with the Santa Fe Opera Arts in Education Program, performing opera for children in New Mexico and Texas. She is a past winner of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Regional Artist Award, and The Channing Classical Music Society Competition. She can be heard as a soloist on several CD's, including two that have been released this year.
Ms. Olson, received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of New Mexico, and recently completed her Master of Music degree in voice at the University of Oklahoma where she won numerous scholarships and awards. She taught at East Central University as an adjunct professor for two years before moving to Tonkawa where she currently serves full-time on the music faculty at Northern Oklahoma College.
Dr. Starla Hibler, pianist, is currently on the music faculty at East Central University and serves as organist/choir director for St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Ada. She holds DMA and Master of Music degrees in piano performance from the University of North Texas. She spent the 1983-84 school year studying music in Vienna, Austria, and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Illinois Wesleyan University where she studied organ with Dr. David Gehrenbeck. In 1992, she actively participated in the International Summer Course for Organists in Haarlem, The Netherlands.
Hostesses for the meeting are Barbara Brown, Mary Sunshine Cogman, Latane Crawford, Alice Crowder, Anna Lynn Durr, Becky Dye, Audrey Hall, and Carolyn Hook.
Shane and Toni Cloud, 1903 Turner Road, announce the birth of a son at 4:01 a.m. Nov. 17, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 8-pounds and was 21 1/2-inches long. He has been named Brenon Shane Cloud. His brothers are Dalton Shane Cloud, 3, and Payden Shane Cloud, 23 months.
Maternal grandparents are Billy and Kathi Bussey and Jeff Williams, all of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Kitty Russell of Ponca City and Merrill and Rosie Cloud of Colorado.
Great-grandparents are Wanda Weidman, Bill and Maxine Bussey, Mickey and Al Oulds, Lois Watson and Virginia Cloud.
Casey William Durbin was born at 5:22 a.m. Nov. 23, 1997 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, the son of Kathy and Billy Durbin of Tonkawa. He weighed 6-pounds, 7-ounces and was 20-inches long. His sister Katlin is 5-years-old. Grandparents are Max and Willma Milligan and Celia Durbin, all of Tonkawa.
Announcing the birth of a son are Phillip and LaDonna (Horinek) Giachino of Edmond. John Bernard Giachino was born at 12:50 p.m. Nov. 12, 1997 at University Hospital in Oklahoma City. He weighed 6-pounds, 12-ounces and was 19 1/4-inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Fred and Joanne Horinek of Newkirk and paternal grandparents are Linda Giachino of Oklahoma City and the late John Giachino.
Great-grandparents are Margaret Horinek, Howard and Lelah Morgan, the late Bernard Horinek, the late Joe Tracy and the late Mary Giachino.
Cole James Bruder is the name selected by Jan and Louri Bruder, Route 5, for their son born at 8:01 a.m. Nov. 12, 1997 at the Stillwater Medical Center. The 6-pound, 8 1/2-ounce baby was 20-inches long. He has a brother, Austin, two-years-old.
Jim and Carolyn Galvin are the maternal grandparents and Wanza Bruder is the paternal grandmother. Doris Heydebreck is the great-grandmother.
A great-granddaughter of early residents, the late Dr. and Mrs. William A. Lockwood, and granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis and Vere C. Harman, Miss Kara Charise Harman, was wed recently in Richmond, Va. to Kenneth Randolph Carbaugh Jr. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Henry Dexter Harman of Richmond, Va.
The Harmans are former residents of Ponca City and 1948 graduates of Ponca City High School. Mrs. Harman is the former Marcena Lou Davis. The bridegroom is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Randolph Carbaugh Sr. of Virginia Beach, Va. and the late Elizabeth Stapleford Carbaugh.
The vows were solemnized in the candlelit sanctuary of the Hunton Baptist Church of Glen Allen, Va. where the bride's father is on staff. Assisting the Rev. Mr. Harman was the bridegroom's father, the Rev. Mr. Carbaugh, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Virginia Beach. Pre-nuptial music included selections of solos, duets and trios from organ, harp, vocal artists, guitar and flute in various combinations. David P. Gulick II, brother-in-law of the bride, was the organist; Jack H. Jones was guitarist and Veronica Sutherland was the flutist.
For her wedding the bride chose an ivory gown of Italian matte satin with Princess styling. The bodice was fashioned of Battenburg lace accented with pearls and beads and featured a Sweetheart neckline and long, sheer sleeves highlighted with lace medallions. The court length train was appliqued and edged with matching lace, pearls and beads. Her veil of ivory illusion was attached to a headpiece of roses, pearls and beads and she carried a cascade of gardenias, ivory roses, freesia, star of Bethlehem, bouvardia and variegated ivy. Following the tradition of something old, borrowed and blue, the bride wore two antique brooches which had belonged to her maternal great-grandmothers. The brooches were worn by the bride's sisters and mother on their wedding days.
The bride's sister, Mrs. Denise Harman Langford, was Matron of Honor and bridesmatrons were also sisters, Mrs. Michelle Harman Gulick and Mrs. Risa Harman Gisonde. Annette Lynne Harman, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. They also served as musicians before and during the ceremony. Each wore a slim skirted Sapphire blue crepe dress styled with a Sweetheart neckline and tiered sheer sleeves. Each carried a bouquet of ivory roses, freesia. star of Bethlehem, bouvardia and delphiniums.
Wic Clements served as Best Man and groomsmen for their brother were William F. Carbaugh, Edward C. Carbaugh and John P. Carbaugh Sr. Other participants in the bridal party were: Deanna Michelle Gulick, niece of the bride, flower girl; John P. Carbaugh Jr., nephew of the bridegroom, ringbearer, and Dexter Lockwood Gulick and R. Clayton Carbaugh, nephews of the couple, were junior groomsmen. The bride's niece, Ashley C. Langford attended the guest book and assisting with the ceremony were Sarah Turner and Donna Cousins.
A reception honoring the couple was held in the Hunton Civic Center nearby. Among the highlights at the event was a song for the bridegroom sung by the bride. Following a tropical wedding trip the couple has established a home in Richmond, Va. The bride is an opera singer and the bridegroom is a computer programmer.
Rebecca A. Hall, daughter of Melvin L. and Peppy Hall, and granddaughter of Doris Jean Hall, 425 South Lincoln, has received a 1997 Military Achievement Award.
The award was presented in a ceremony at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wisc. Hall is a member of the Camp Douglas-based Combat Readiness Training Center of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
She was among 46 enlisted members of Wisconsin-based National Guard and Reserve units to receive the award. Hall was nominated for the award by her unit and selected by the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
Award winners must meet strict eligibility requirements, including military education, job proficiency, leadership, bearing and citizenship. Hall's award was presented by U.S. Rep. Scott Klug and Maj. Gen. James G. Blaney, the Adjutant General of Wisconsin and commander of the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Forrest Ray have established a home in Bixby following their recent wedding. The bride is a secretary for Bridge Crane Specialists in Keifer and the bridegroom is the Support Claims Supervisor at Seabury and Smith in Tulsa.
Ray and the former Jennifer Louise Lucas were married in the First Christian Church in Blackwell with Danny Cornish, minister of the Church of Christ in Newkirk officiating. Joyce Braly of Blackwell, organist, played a traditional processional and recessional. Tami Hager of Blackwell sang "Doubly Good To You;" Jason Ross of Ponca City sang "Butterfly Kisses" and "I Do" and Tami Hager, sang "Me and You."
Altar decorations included heart-shaped candelabras with an candelabra arch in the center, all decorated with green ivy and large open mauve roses accented by mauve bows with mauve, white and deep purple ribbons. The pews were decorated with cascading bouquets of green ivy, mauve roses, white miniature carnations, purple statice with white tulle bows, alternating with white tulle bows accented with mauve, purple, and white ribbon streamers.
The bride wore a gown of white bridal satin embellished with Chantilly lace motifs encrusted with iridescent sequins and pearls. The fitted bodice was hand-beaded with a vee-neckline and long sleeves adorned with lace motifs coming to a point over each hand. A row of satin covered buttons closed the fitted sleeves at the wrist. The Princess bodice was accentuated with appliques highlighted by iridescent sequins and pearls. The back of the gown had a large diamond illusion cutout and was closed with a row of satin covered buttons with the Basque waistline marked by a large satin bow. The hemline of the full skirt and the cathedral length train were trimmed with Chantilly lace. Her cathedral length veiling was secured by a crown of satin and lace encrusted with iridescent sequins, pearls, and pearl sprays. The bride also wore white pearl and rhinestone earrings and carried a cascade of silk mauve roses and white miniature carnations accented with baby's breath, green ivy, purple statice and satin mauve, purple, and white streamers tied into love knots. She also carried in her bouquet a white lace handkerchief belonging to her grandmother, the late Thelma Shreck.
Attendants were Julie Skaggs of Blackwell, Matron of Honor; Katy Lessert of Blackwell, Maid of Honor; Kristi Tanner of Edmond, Jamie Sayre of Newkirk, and Jennifer Pameticky of Edmond, bridesmaids. Their floor length dresses of deep purple floral brocade were styled with Empire waists and square necklines detailed in back with a large black satin bow. Their pearl jewelry was a gift from the bride. their hand tied bouquets were of varied arrangements of mauve roses, white miniature carnations and purple statice with mauve streamers. Katy, Kristi, Jamie and Jennifer's held three mauve roses accented with purple statice tied with mauve streamers.
Best man was Clay Martin of Stillwater, and groomsmen were Justin Ross of Tulsa, Kyle Kelle of Las Vegas, Nev., Justin Landers of Blackwell and Joey Ross of Stillwater. Ushers were Jim Hall of Stillwater, Shannon Leatherman of Blackwell, Paul Muret of Tulsa, Owen Hiatt of Greensburg, Kan., and T. J. Greenfield of Blackwell, nephew of the bride.
Kylie Ray of Tulsa, niece of the bridegroom, was the flower girl and Bryan Lucas of Ponca City, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. Alyssa Lucas of Ponca City, niece of bride, was dressed in a miniature version of the bridal ensemble and Jordan Dalal of Wichita, Kan., nephew of the bridegroom, was dressed identically to the bridegroom. Honorary attendants were Ashtyn Dalal and Arynn Dalal of Wichita, Kan., nieces of the bridegroom.
Candlelighters were Tiffany Lucas of Frederick, niece of the bride, Russell Ray of Braman, nephew of the bridegroom, and Brittany Ray of Braman, niece of the bridegroom. The guest book was kept by Amanda Davis of Tulsa. Hollie Greenfield, niece of the bride, distributed the programs.
The reception was held in the Blackwell Church of Christ multipurpose room. Reception servers were Cory Litteu of Weatherford, Amy Morrill of Blackwell, Holly Hood of Stillwater, and Sara Hiatt of Braman.
Wheat bags were given out by Kelsey Ray of Tulsa, niece of the bridegroom; Kylie Ray of Tulsa, niece of the bridegroom; Alyssa Lucas of Ponca City, niece of bride, and Jordan Dalal of Wichita, Kan., nephew of the bridegroom. The wheat was some that was harvested on the bridegroom's parents' farm this summer.
Wedding bubbles distributed by Brittany Ray of Braman, niece of groom; Tiffany Lucas of Frederick, niece of the bride; Bryan Lucas of Ponca City, nephew of the bride, and Russell Ray of Braman, nephew of groom. Bookmarks were given out by Hollie Greenfield of Blackwell, niece of the bride.
Prenuptial events included a wedding shower at the Braman United Methodist Church with the women of the church as hostesses, a shower at the Blackwell Church of Christ with the women of the church as hostesses, a party at Seabury & Smith in Tulsa, and a personal theme shower in the home of Pat and Debbie Lessert with Julie Skaggs and Katy Lessert as hostesses. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the bridegroom in the Comfort Inn conference room.
Parents of the bride are Fred and Peggy Lucas of Blackwell and the bridegroom is the son of Leroy and Sharon Ray of rural Braman. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ray and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilson, all of Braman.
At their November guest night dinner meeting the Ponca City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, heard Dr. Danney Goble, Rogers University of Tulsa Campus, tell "The Best of the Oklahoma Story."
Goble was sponsored by the Oklahoma Territory Speakers Program which is funded by the Oklahoma Foundation for the Humanities. He was introduced by Mrs. Jan Prough, second Vice Regent.
Goble based his talk on a series of 90 second spots he has written for radio on unusual aspects of Oklahoma history. He recommended, as a writing exercise, doing stories with "207 words which turn out to be 90 seconds long."
His first story was about Robert Phillips who committed murder in 1894. "He was sentenced to be hanged on the gallows. He was to be the first man executed in the territory. Phillips watched men construct the gallows outside his prison cell window. He watched as they constructed the trap door and tested the hang man's noose with a bag of sand. At that point Phillips keeled over. He was taken to the doctor but he never recovered from his heart attack. He had been scared to death by his own execution" said the speaker.
Another story told by Goble was about Immanuel Herrick. "Herrick's mother had told him he was Jesus Christ. He had been in a mental institution but in the early l920's, he decided he would run for the U. S. Congress on the Republican ticket." Goble said "only an idiot would file because the incumbent had been in Congress for several terms and was considered a shoo-in. Just before the primary the incumbent died and in the Republican landslide that followed Herrick was elected. He just served one term and shortly after he returned to Oklahoma he moved to California where he died in a mental institution. The only thing Herrick ever did in congress was to sponsor a contest on "Why it Would Be Good to be Mrs. Immanuel Herrick." There were no entries." The speaker followed up by informing the group that Herrick was "the representative from your district."
Goble also talked about his latest book "Tulsa! Biography of the American City." The book chronicles 100 years of Tulsa's history.
Mrs. Virginia Mair, Regent, conducted the opening ritual, assisted by Mrs. Rosalie Bolene, Chaplain. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Marquetta Brown led the salute to the Flag of Oklahoma. Mrs. June Meade, First Vice Regent, introduced guests: Mayor Marilyn Andrews and her husband, Vic Andrews; Evelyn Coyle and Eleanor Hays, Tonkawa DAR Chapter; Elaine Fulton, Margaret Carter, Harriet Wooderson, Sarah Harrison Chapter, Blackwell.
Other guests were Barbara Younger, Wanda Jones, Deloris Pickens, Erma Carmack, Alpha Watts, Hubert Watts, Sandy Graves, Katy Goss, Aimme Goss, Junior H. Kolb, Rosalin Kolb, John Streich and Martha Sherrock.
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By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
The Po-Hi Wildcat Basketballers are set to kick off their 1997-98 season at home Tuesday, taking on the Tulsa Union Redskins at 7:45 in Robson Fieldhouse. The Redskins are ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 6A, while the Wildcats are unranked.
Though they had a forgettable 4-19 season last year, the Wildcats return a number of experienced players this season who are - in the words of head coach Ron Arthur - faster, stronger, and better.
Because a sizable chunk of the Cats' squad was playing football until three weeks ago, practices have been on the lean side, and Arthur says it will take some time for his team to fully gel. "We've had to do some fast learning," he says. "I think it'll be Christmas break until we're playing our best."
The Cats will also be running a four-outside, one-inside free motion offense this year, which should give the players plenty of opportunities to score.
"They can create plays on their own," says Arthur, "it will make them better basketball players, which is what it's all about. It also takes some of the guesswork out of moving. And you gotta move on the court if you want to score."
All that movement can also wear a team down, but Arthur believes he has the bench power to take up the slack.
"It will be very up-tempo," he says, "but every guy on this team has different qualities, and any combination of five can play."
Leading the charge for the Cats will be 6-1 senior guard Micha Alexander, who averaged 12.1 points a game last season, and who poses a valuable perimeter shooting threat for the Poncans. In the two-guard position, 6-0 Tom Engle will also start. Engle averaged 3.1 points last season for the Cats and - according to Arthur - handles the ball well and plays terrific defense.
Also in a potential starting roll is 6-5 junior Scott Larrison, who posted a 2.4 point average last season off the bench.
"Scott is probably the most improved player from last year," says Arthur, "he can both post up and play outside."
Junior 5-10 point guard Kris Shores is also high on Arthur's short list of starters. "He's one of the quickest players we've had," says Arthur. "He's fantastic on the transition, he makes good decisions and he's matured from last year."
Returning starter Ryan Meyer, who averaged 5.2 points last season, is out with a broken ankle, and Arthur is unsure - for now - about who will fill the fifth spot.
Competing for the coach's nod will be a number of talented players, including 6-0 sophomore Blake Guebelle. "We're going to need him to fill in at point guard," says Arthur, "we'll be counting on some quality minutes out of him."
Also, 6-4 senior Wes Swygert, 6-5 senior Ryan Treadway, 6-3 senior Jason Shelton, 6-6 senior Alfred Delancy, and 6-1 junior Paul Broome could all see serious playing time.
97-98 Basketball Schedule
December
2 - TULSA UNION, 4:45/6:15/7:45
5 - STILLWATER, 4:45/6:15/7:45
12 - SAPULPA, 4:45/6:15/7:45
19 - JENKS, 3:45/5:00/6:15/7:45
January
6 - Owasso, 3:45/5:00/6:15/7:45
8-10 - Ada Tournament (B,G)
13 - Sand Springs, 3:45/5:00/6:15/7:45
16 - BARTLESVILLE, 4:45/6:15/7:45
20 - Broken Arrow, 3:45/5:00/6:15/7:45
22-24 - Valley Center Tournament (B)
22-24 - Perry Tournament (G, JVB)
27 - Stillwater, 4:45/6:15/7:45
31 - BROKEN ARROW, 4:45/5:00/6:15/7:45
February
3 - Sapulpa, 4:45/6:15/7:45
6 - Union, 4:45/6:15/7:45
10 - Jenks, 4:45/6:15/7:45
13 - OWASSO, 4:45/6:15/7:45
17 - SAND SPRINGS, 4:45/6:15/7:45
20 - Bartlesville, 3:45/5:00/6:15/7:45
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
The Lady Cats' basketball season will get underway Tuesday, as they play host the Tulsa Union Redskins at Robson Fieldhouse. Tip off is at 6:15.
The Lady Cats have several new players, a new coach, and a new attitude. Dana Pulley, a Po-Hi standout from 1981-84, who went on to play at both NOC and OSU, takes on head coaching duties this year, inheriting a team that went a lackluster 9-14 last season.
The Lady Cats are picked to finish last in the Frontier Conference this year, but to Pulley, the ranking is a blessing of sorts. "There's no pressure on us," she says, "we can just go out there and play."
And Pulley plans to play hard, using her teams' quickness and stamina to gain the advantage. "We're hoping to score points off the fast break. We're going to press for 32 minutes, annoy teams, wear them out."
That type of play, Pulley knows, requires hearty lungs, and the Lady Mavs have been hitting the track and doing aerobics in the preseason in order to prepare. Up-tempo play also takes a deep bench, and Pulley thinks her team can deliver.
Returning at the point guard position is 5-2 senior Natasha Anderson, who averaged eight points last season. "She's a steady player," says Pulley, "she's court smart, and really handles the ball well."
Also returning in the wing position is junior Desiree Cries For Ribs, who averaged seven points last year, mostly from outside. "She can hit the three," Pulley says, "but she can also drive the lane, and she has a good little jump shot."
Senior Keesha West is the third returning starter, having averaged three points last year in the post position. At 5-10, she'll be outsized by many opponents, but Pulley says she makes up for it in style. "She's got a lot of finesse around the basket," Pulley says.
Julie Schiltz who saw limited playing time last year, will also start for the Lady Cats. "Julie can really shoot," says Pulley, "she's probably the most improved - her confidence level is up and she's going to impress this year."
Junior guard Tia Williams rounds out the starting five. Like Schiltz she also saw limited playing time last year, but Pulley has high hopes for her, especially as a play maker on defense.
Senior Lesley Schieber and juniors Shari Winters and Jennifer Caughman won't start, but each could see critical playing time. Each is 5-11, can post up well, and - according to Pulley - can be relied on shooting from the field.
Rounding out the Lady Cats' bench is sophomore Alana Smith, juniors Gina Hile, Romi Foreman, Lendsi Boyd, and Alena Ames, and seniors Stephanie Blochowiak and Amy Fremin.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
With two state champions, three other regional placers returning and a lineup that has 10 seniors, this could be a productive season for Ponca City's Wildcat wrestlers.
Just how productive will be determined early,
When Perry sought a later date for its dual with Ponca City and the Wildcats couldn't comply, that long-standing clash was canceled.
Now the Wildcats will open the dual season Thursday at Owasso, a team that has been hot and cold for the past few years.
But the Poncans quickly make up for lost time. They participate in the Ark City Tournament on Saturday, travel to meet powerful Broken Arrow the following Tuesday and open the home season Thursday, Dec. 11, with a crucial district dual against Edmond Memorial.
The Union Tournament is Dec. 12-13 and the Cats play host to Shawnee on Dec. 19 - all before the Christmas break.
Fortunately, the Cats appear to have the manpower this year to take on that daunting early schedule.
The Dodson twins, Matt and Mark, are aiming for their second state titles in their senior season. Matt was a state champion two years ago and finished second last year. Mark grabbed his crown last season.
This year the brothers would like to give the Wildcats double titlists.
Mark will start the season at 130 pounds with Matt at 135.
Darren Smith, who will be at either 140 or 145 Thursday, finished sixth in the regional tournament last year and looks to improve that standing this season.
Jay Bentley, 171, was fifth in the regional last year and is also expected to be a state qualifier in his senior season.
The Wildcats get an added boost with the transfer of Hawley Tsoodle from Tahlequah. Tsoodle was fourth at heavyweight in last year's regional.
In a rare turn of events, the Wildcats have good depth in the heavier weights. But they are painfully thin in the lower ones.
"That's the reverse of what we've had in the past few years," coach Pat Young said.
In fact, sophomore Patrick Costello is the only 103 pounder in the wrestling room at this time.
Phillip Gelino returns for his final season at 112 pounds while junior Jacob Beck will start at 119 and senior Willie Ivie is back at 125.
Freshman Matt Littleton is making a move to get into the lineup at 140.
Senior Jacob Beck will be at either 145 of 157 with sophomore Kyle Duren also in that mix.
Senior Marciano Villarruel is slated at start at 160 pounds with junior Toby Redleaf in the wings trying to heal a football injury.
Eric Michael, a junior newcomer, is slated to go at 189. Michael is in only his second semester of wrestling, but has made great strides, according to coach Young.
Still another senior, Nick Steichen will return at fill out the 215-pound slot in the lineup.
The Wildcat junior varsity gets a jump on their varsity teammates, starting the season Tuesday at Newkirk against the Class A power Tigers.
The shallow lighter weights will show up here, too, The JVs will be void at 103 and maybe at 125 pounds.
The tentative lineup includes Bryan Gibson at 112, J. Michael Sharon at 119, Chuck Stafford at 130, Scott Steichen at 135, Jonathan Schmauch at 140, Blaine Empting at 145, Michael Osborn at 152, Matt Noonen at 160, Kyle Vincent at 171, Russell Wiley or Jeremy Leavitt at 189, Josh Osborn or James Neuberg at 215 and Steven Bogadi at 275.
The JVs also have a busy early schedule. In addition, to the pre-varsity matches against Owasso, the JVs will take part in the Del City Tournament Friday and the Winfield Tournament Saturday.
All of the varsity duals are scheduled for a 7 p.m. start except for the Dec. 19 dual with Shawnee which starts at 5. That will be part of a wrestling-basketball tripleheader.
Wildcat Wrestling Schedule
December
4 - at Owasso
6 - Ark City Tournament
9 - at Broken Arrow
11 - EDMOND MEMORIAL
12-13 - Union Tournament
19 - SHAWNEE
January
3 - Jenks Quad
6 - ENID
9-10 - Geary Tournament
13 - EDMOND SANTA FE
15 - BARTLESVILLE
16-17 - Sapulpa Tournament
22 - at Stillwater
30 - SAND SPRINGS
February
5 - SAPULPA
10 - UNION
13-14 - Dual State
20-21 - Regional
27-28 - State
Lara Upshaw, daughter of Steve and Opal Upshaw of Ponca City and Woodlands Elementary School fifth grader recently competed at the annual Phillps 66 Championship against 32 teams from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. This was her first meet of the year. Lara tumbled her way to first place on the floor in the 11-year-olds and scored 35.95 points to win first place in the All-Around competition for the 11-year-olds Level 7 division. She also took second on the vault for her age group with an 8.95 as well as second on the beam with an 8.7. She placed third on the bars with a 9.1. In October of this year she and eight teammates traveled to Reno, Nevada to participate in a national testing in the United States of America Gymnastics Association Talent Opportunity Program, also known as TOPs.
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
After an illustrious season and an emotional upset of defending state champion Washington last week, Tonkawa's run for a Class A state championship came to a grinding halt Friday, as the Bucs fell to number two-ranked Wyandotte, 33-8.
Before an even greater mob of fans than the one that showed up last week, the Bears shut down the Bucs offense, holding them to just 112 yards total offense, while generating 340 of their own - 275 of those on the ground.
The Buccaneers won last week by keeping big Jason Kilmer out of the end zone. Friday, however, they seemed powerless to stop halfback Matt Howard, who racked up 89 yards and all four of the Bears' touchdowns.
Then again, the Bears' offensive front line is huge. Led by 6-5, 290 pound senior Seth Adams, they provided a lot of running room for both Howard and halfback James Bear. Bear escaped for several monstrous runs, including a 56 yarder on the Bear's inaugural possession to set up Wyandotte's first TD.
In a switch of fate for Tonkawa, it was the opponent getting on the board early. After Bear's big run, Howard carried four times from the 31 yard line and into the end zone. Buccaneer Jack Burris fell on the extra-point attempt, but the Bears leapt ahead, 6-0, with seven minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Into the second quarter, after three fruitless drives for both teams, the Bucs would get their solitary touchdown. After stuffing Wyandotte in their own territory, the Bears' punt traveled six yards - into a lineman's back. With that, the Bucs took over on the Bears' 41, and on their first play Scott Klufa raced the distance. Quarterback Chris Bilyeu hooked up with Jeramy Auld for the points-after, and the Bucs took the lead, 8-6 with 5:21 left in the half.
After holding the Bears again, the Bucs were poised to take the momentum, and the lead, into the locker room. Or so it seemed.
With 1:41 left and from their own 18 yard line, the Bears went to the air. Quarterback Brandon Bartley hit Howard to the 32. Steven Herring then took the pitch and aired one out to tight end Darrin Hance to near mid-field. Then, with nine seconds remaining, Bartley threw a wobbly pass to the end zone from 39 yards out, and Howard came down with it. The two-point pass to Herring was also good, and the Bears recaptured the lead, 14-8.
Things got worse for the Bucs in the second half. On the Bears' first possession, from their own 27, Bartley burned by the Tonkawa defenses and streaked 54 yards up field. Only Shane Randall's superior speed prevented the touchdown, as he dragged the Bear's quarterback down from behind, deep in Tonkawa territory.
The Bears managed to pick up one more first down, but two plays later, Steven Wilkerson and James Martin stopped Bear on third down and Wyandotte settled for a 25 yard Nick Baker field goal. Mid-way through the third period, and it was 17-8, Bears.
The Bears pieced together a clock-eating 60 yard, 12-play drive on their next possession, Howard and Bear switching off on running duties. From one yard out, it was Howard with his third touchdown, shoving his way in behind a mountain of linesman. The two point pass was good to Steven Herring, and the Bears cruised on, 25-8.
The Bucs fumbled on their ensuing possession, flubbing the hook-and-ladder pitch, and Wyandotte recovered on the Bucs' 40. From there, it was all Bear and Howard again, taking the ball to the end zone in just five plays. Howard stormed in once more, the two-point pass was good to David Sherwood, and the Bears took control for good, 33-8, with just minutes remaining in the game.
It was a disappointing end for Tonkawa and its legions of fans. Nevertheless, the Bucs finish their season at 12-1, have a victory over arch-rival Washington to brag about, and will return next year with a good number of starters, including Randall, Klufa and Wilkerson.
Tonkawa 8, Wyandotte 33
Tonkawa - 0 8 0 0 - 8
Wyandotte - 6 8 3 16 - 33
Scoring
Wyandotte - Howard 3 run (kick failed)
Tonkawa - Klufa 40 run (Auld pass from Bilyeu)
Wyandotte - Howard 40 pass from Bartly (Herring pass from Bartly)
Wyandotte - Baker 25 field goal
Wyandotte - Howard 1 run (Herring pass from Bartly)
Wyandotte - Howard 4 run (Sherwood pass from Bartley)
Statistics
Wyan. Tonk.
First Downs 18 6
Rushes-yards 54-275 20-63
Passing yards 67 45
Comp-attempts 4-7-0 6-17-1
Fumbles-lost 1-1 0-0
Penalties-yards 6-77 5-25
Punts-ave. 4-28 4-42
Ponca City, Nov. 27
Mens' Results
33:43 - Craig Kirkwood, Norman
33:56 - Darrell Jeffries, OKC
36:13 - Paul Paschal, Ponca City
37:43 - Chris Buck, Ponca City
37:51 - John Nichols, Cheyenne
38:48 - Donnie Harris, Hennessey
38:58 - Paul Grimm, OKC
39:11 - Martin Mull, Edmond
39:28 - Jim Barnett, Slocumb
39:35 - Mike Adams, Ponca City
Womens' Results
40:29 - Sandie Brandenberger, Ponca City
40:34 - Vicki Banielson, Houston
45:24 - Mary Cleaver, Ponca City
47:01 - Wendy Burton, Arkansas City
47:26 - Chericka Bartells, OKC
49:39 - Lori Badley, Ponca City
51:51 - Suzie Bostick, OKC
52:09 - Chelsie Baldwin, Ponca City
54:06 - Debra Marshall, OKC
58:51 - Marty Crimboul, Edmond
Other Ponca City Notables
Men
Ron Stangeland (13), 41:05, Mike Joosten (14), 41:10, Mark Oblad (15), 42:07, David Parker (19), 44:44, Guy Lewis (21), 46:47, Brad Dickey (22), 47:18, Chad Patterson (25), 48:44, Aaron Lewis (26), 48:57, Dewayne Black (29), 51:04, Ed Nanni (30), 51:04, Leroy Warrior (32), 52:17.
Women
Mary Metzger (12), 1:01.59, Carol Stangeland (13), 1:02.32, Kate Emig (14), 1:02.33
After the seemingly undefeatable NOC Mavericks (8-1) dropped their first game of the season Thursday, falling to Neosho County College in the Neosho County Classic, 87-69, they rebounded Friday night with a 79-68 win over Howard, Texas
On Thursday, the Mavs were down 41-30 at halftime, but surged in the second half to go on top by as much as six. Down by three with four minutes to play, however, Neosho County hit three consecutive 3-pointers to take the lead and the Mavs couldn't respond.
To head coach Mick Weiberg, the reason for the loss is simple. "We didn't shoot well," he said.
The Mavs were uncharacteristically flat from both the field (18-of-49) and the three point line (6-of-23). Neosho County, however, shot 8-of-15 from three point land and 20-of-41 from the field.
"I guess it was hard for these guys,&