From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, December
5, 1997
LOCAL
Night of Merriment Anticipated for Gala
Lighted Parade Tonight at 6:30
Nearly News
Young Performers Plan Version Of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
District Court
Frontier Holiday Parade, Events This Saturday
Students Prepare Holiday Programs
Annual Tree Collage, Open House Sunday at Ponca City Art Center
Puzzlemaster Jordan Plans Signing, Contest
Ostomy Support Group Plans Christmas Party
PC Art Center's Flea Market To Be Saturday
Title IX Students Present Powwow
DEATHS
John Webster Carter
John Ed Woody
Lewis Clinton Yager
Obituaries
Olive Ann Howell
Services Pending
Gladys Irene Bullard
Ralph E. Rouse
Funerals
Laurence K. King
NEWS BRIEFS
RELIGION
Silvertones Present Christmas Program
POP Lutherans Schedule Class on Lutheranism
Lutherans Plan Service for Hanging Greens
First Christian Plans Musical Sunday
Church Briefs
Old Town Gospel Concert Set in Kaw City Dec. 6
EDUCATION
Local Students Included in "Who's Who"
Title IX Community-Wide Meeting Held
LIFESTYLES
Jayne Detten Gives Program For Quilters
Housing Authority Director Addresses Pawhuska AARP
Eta Delta Chapter Announces Plans For Holiday Events
Helen Hoddy Celebrating 90th Birthday
SPORTS
Grapplers Shake Off Owasso
"Hark!" The Madrigal Singers sing as the guests enter the Marland Mansion Saturday evening. There will be no Silent Night, for the guests will be there for an evening of merriment at the annual Christmas Gala.
The holiday event begins at 7 p.m. and starting at 7:30 p.m. a shuttle bus will run from the Unity Gym parking lot to the Mansion. The Gala will end at midnight.
There are two entrances with coat checks for the Gala. The main entrance is at the Marland Mansion portico and the other entrance will be at the Marland Conference Center.
Entertainment includes dancing to two bands. Maya, classical rock and traditional in the Chapel, and the Imposters, rock and roll and soft rock in the outer lower salon.
Catering by Apple Cart includes a wide selection of hors d' oeuvres. Additionally there will be a coffee house located in E.W.'s Restaurant.
There will be caroling around the piano with Sue Lippert on the keys. Lance Johnson will be playing the saxophone for listening pleasure.
The Arts and Humanities silent auction will be held in the lower inner salon from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event are split between the Arts and Humanities and the Marland Estate Commission, which sponsors the event.
Tickets are available at financial institutions, the Marland Conference Center, the Ponca City News and from Jocelyn Marzuola at Conoco.
The lighted Christmas parade is slated for 6:30 p.m. this evening. The parade will assemble at Oak Street and West Grand Avenue and proceed east to Sixth Street and East Grand Avenue.
Main Street Authority and the City of Ponca City are sponsors of the event. Civic clubs, churches, and other organizations have been encouraged to enter has have youths riding bikes, on roller blades or even skate boards.
Main Street is selling glow necklaces to help with the roller bladers or bicycles that need a way to light their entries.
Entries are being judged and trophies will be given. Every child in the parade will receive a participation ribbon. A number of downtown merchants will be having open house and serving refreshments. Stores will be open late that evening.
Oops! NN has discovered something missing in the Newkirk house tour announced in Wednesday's News. In the account of the Horinek home, which is on the tour, the account talks about the children and their rooms, but has omitted a daughter. It seems that in the two other bedrooms mentioned as used by the boys, the account failed to mention one of those bedrooms was used later by a daughter, who was the last child to arrive in the Horinek household. NN regrets the omission.
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Since the clouds finally went away, local stargazers can enjoy a rare display for a few more days as eight planets line up in an array that won't be visible again from Earth for 100 years, according to The Associated Press. In the array, appearing after dusk through Monday, the planets will be lined up from west to east, beginning with Pluto and followed by Mercury, Mars, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn, with a crescent moon alongside. Pluto, appearing north of Mercury, is only visible by telescope, and a good pair of binoculars will be needed to see Uranus and Neptune, off to the southwest below Jupiter. The five brightest planets should be easily visible on clear nights even with city lights shining.
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 Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre.
The classic play, a shortened version for children and adults and performed by all 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.
Youths 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.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Ponca City
Divorces Sought
Sherene A. Agha vs. Yaser M. Taleb.
Mary K. Coffee vs. Marion Coffee.
Laura A. Cross vs. Carl W. Cross.
Chris Moorman vs. Stacy Moorman.
Julie Ann Kite vs. Stephen Matthew Kite.
Jennifer Lola Robb vs. Theodore Love Robb jr. II.
Daniel Mendoza Estrada vs. Lynda Maureen Estrada.
Terry D. Pugh vs. Tracy Dawn Pugh.
Civil Proceedings
Sandra Creed vs. Shaen McMurtrie; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Ann H. Braddock vs. Phuong Van Tran, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $11,434.25.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Timothy Gordon Gibbons, 35, and Jacqueline Rana Rogers, 32, both of Wichita.
Glenn Ray Wilson, 58, and Katherine Marie Pittman, 48, both of Ponca City.
Micky Dale Keeler, 27, and Pamela DeAnn Smith, 21, both of Ponca City.
Kenneth Wayne Kivett, 62, and Sue Kathryn Vaughn, 62, both of Blackwell.
Charles Lester Wright, 19, and Misty Dawn Dorman, 15, both of Arkansas City.
Criminal Proceedings
Sentencing Continued - Deborah May Bowen, aka Deborah Mae Yott, 45, pleaded guilty to three felony charges and pleaded no contest to a fourth charge before Judge Boyd. She faced a charge of grand larceny after former felony conviction for a May 1995 theft of furniture from a Newkirk man, and a charge of obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check after former felony conviction for a May 17, 1995, incident at a Ponca City business. She also was charged with concealing property stolen from a Newkirk man in May 1995 and defrauding an innkeeper in Ponca City during August and September 1995, each charge following former felony convictions. She faces at least 20 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Following her pleas to the charges, the judge continued sentencing until 1:30 p.m. Jan. 12.
Guilty Plea - Mark Vernon Calls Him, 31, Ponca City, was sentenced in District Court to seven years in prison with three years suspended after pleading guilty to a felony charge of second-degree burglary in connection with a March 12, 1997, break-in at a Ponca City liquor store. He also pleaded guilty to a felony larceny charge after stealing valuables from a Ponca City residence on Sept. 8 and to a concealing stolen property charge after hiding a stolen 21-inch lawnmower on July 15. For those charges, Judge Boyd sentenced him to two five-year sentences, with two years suspended, that will run concurrently with the longer sentence. The judge also ordered him to participate in alcohol treatment rehabilitation and to pay $1,866.50 in restitutions.
RED ROCK - The Frontier Community Parade will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Lining up for the parade will start at 10 a.m. in front of Frontier Feeds. Prizes will be awarded for the top individual float, the top organization float and the top over-all float.
Following the parade, Santa will greet the children in the school cafeteria. Frontier's chorus and band will entertain the group with Christmas music. Hot chocolate and cookies will also be served.
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Christmas Store will have its Grand Opening from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Christmas Store is a place where customers can purchase gifts at a minimum charge. A variety of items have been selected for people to purchase. These items are at a low cost, making it affordable for children to purchase gifts. Profits from the store will be used to fund the PTO activities.
The store will continue to be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of Dec. 8-12. Additional hours, 4 to 7 p.m., will be available on Dec. 12.
Toy boxes will be available at the store for donated items. Project Leap is collecting toys for children that are hospitalized.
The Christmas holiday for students in Ponca City is drawing near. With that in mind, elementary schools throughout the town will be putting on Christmas Programs for relatives, friends and anyone interested in coming.
The following is a list of scheduled dates and times for each of the elementary schools in Ponca City:
- Today at 6 p.m. for the sixth grade performance at Trout Elementary
- Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m. (dress rehearsal) and 6:30 p.m. at Union Elementary
- Dec. 9 at 12:35 p.m. (dress rehearsal) and 7 p.m. at Washington Elementary
- Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. (dress rehearsal) and 6 p.m. at Garfield Academy
- Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. (dress rehearsal) and 7 p.m. at Roosevelt Elementary
- Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. for Woodlands Elementary
- Dec. 16 at 12:30 p.m. (dress rehearsal) and 6:30 p.m. for Lincoln Elementary. The program will be held at Ponca City Middle School
- Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. for McCord Elementary
- Dec. 18 at 8:30 a.m. (dress rehearsal) and 12:15 p.m. for the first grade performance at Trout Elementary
- Dec. 18 at 2:15 p.m. (dress rehearsal) and 6:30 p.m. for Liberty Elementary
All of the above performances will be held in the school gymnasium unless otherwise noted.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The Ponca City Art Association will host a Christmas open house and Christmas Tree Collage exhibit at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
The public is invited to drop by the Art Center, enjoy some delicious Christmas refreshment, and view the 16 or more magnificent Christmas trees on exhibit in the annual collage.
Complementing the festive Christmas tree atmosphere at the Art Center will be an exhibit of the exquisite handmade Santa Claus dolls by artist Tommy G. Fulton of Midwest City.
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Art Center, the 1997 Art Center Christmas open house will feature an elegant, gleaming, 12- to 15-foot 50th Anniversary Art Association tree embellished heavily with golden ornaments and wide, luxuriant gold ribbons. Sitting at the top of the formal east staircase, the enormous golden tree dominates the Christmas Tree Collage exhibit in the art center gallery.
Each uniquely decorated tree in the exhibit has been submitted for the annual Christmas Tree Collage contest by various local groups including the Pioneer Area Quilters Guild, Will Rogers Council of Boy Scouts of America, Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), PM Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild, Soroptimist International of Ponca City, and the Jaycees.
Also the Opportunity Center, Chrysanthemum Garden Club, Ponca City Area Literacy Council, Indian Nations Sailing Club, International Club, TOPS, and the Ponca Prairie Pleaters. The Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club submitted a wreath.
Two entries, the RSVP tree and the wreath by Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, will also be available to the public for silent auction bidding.
The trees, dolls, and wreaths will be on exhibit through December, except those sold in the bidding or donated to special charities.
The colorful trees and wreath will be judged in several categories including "Best of Show," "Most Beautiful," "Most Unusual," and "Best Reflects the Organization."
The dolls created by Fulton are all large handcrafted collectors's Santa Claus dolls.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Dubbed the "Best Puzzle Solver in the West," at the Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Stamford, Conn., in 1994, and again in March 1997, Pat Jordan has continued to excel in his favorite hobby, puzzle solving and new puzzle creation. Creations by the avid puzzle buff have recently been published in two bimonthly puzzle books available at Brace Books and More.
Jordan will be at Brace Books and More Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. to autograph copies of two new spiral-bound bimonthly puzzle books numbers 199 and 200 by Simon and Schuster which contain his puzzles. He will also conduct an amateur crossword puzzle contest for locals. Sign-up for the 20-minute contest (limited to 15 contestants) is now open at the book store on a first-come-first-served basis.
Jordan said, "The contest will be conducted just like the official puzzle tournaments I have attended, with the same rules and timing. Each contestant will be given a copy of the same puzzle and the ones who have the most answers correct in 20 minutes will be declared winners." Prizes include a $35 and $20 gift certificate from Brace Books and More.
Jordan recalls his most exciting time during his participation in the 1994 national contest was when he met Will Shortz, crossword editor of the New York Times, and Stan Newman, president of the American Crossword Federation and other publishers. As a result of his awards and contacts he has sold several of his own puzzles to the New York Times, Creators Syndicate, and several other prestigious publications.
Jordan began his puzzle-solving career in grade school when a teacher conducted contests with the "Weekly Reader" puzzles. Jordan, who works in commercial advertising at the Ponca City News, says he subscribes to at least six word-puzzle magazines per year and buys up to six or more from magazine stands each month.
The Winfield, Kan., native and high school graduate holds a bachelor of arts in communications from Fort Hays State College. He first submitted his own creations to word-puzzle magazines, and has also created special puzzles about Ponca City history and facts for special editions of The Ponca City News.
Jordan also works in several community civic projects and is editor of the Newsletter for the Ponca City Jaycees.
Currently he is working with Simon and Schuster Puzzle Editor John Samson on a contract to produce a CD-ROM of 50 puzzles. Each completed puzzle will spell out the caption of a cartoon on display on the CD. The CD will be marketed on the QVC home shopping channel, and if it does well, will be marketed in retail stores, then maybe published in book form.
Jordan says it takes him about an hour to create a new puzzle, using a computer program to keep the squares, numbers, and blackouts straight, but his own ingenuity to create the words and clues.
When asked in a previous interview, what he gains from spending a lion's share of his leisure time with his puzzle writing and solving, he said, "It builds the vocabulary, keeps the mind sharp, teaches logic and problem solving and teaches correct spelling."
Jordan invites all citizens interested in solving puzzles and in puzzle creation to come by and visit with him and watch the contest at Brace Books and More beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday.
The Ponca City-Stillwater Ostomy Support Group will be celebrating the Christmas holiday season with a party at the Conoco Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, 2-5 p.m. Sunday.
A bingo party is planned for members and their guests, and each player is reminded to bring a supply of quarters for the games and a wrapped gift not to exceed $5 for a prize.
Each person is requested to bring snack foods, fruits, veggies, and other appetizers for refreshments. Plates silverware, cups and drinks will be provided.
Door prizes, including a $100 gift certificate for ostomy supplies, and several other gifts donated by local businesses will also be distributed.
For more information interested persons or members may call Oleta Moler in Stillwater at (405) 624-3696 or Bill Baumel in Ponca City at 767-5972 or 765-0050. Family, friends, and other guests are encouraged to attend.
In a recent meeting several upcoming plans were announced in addition to the Christmas Party, including a program by Ostomates' Mates at the Ponca City St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Jan. 19 and a video about Colon Surgery at the Stillwater Medical Center on Feb. 16.
The Ostomy Association support group meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The group meets on odd-numbered months at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City and in even-numbered months at Stillwater Medical Center.
Most local and national information regarding ostomy-related health problems is available on the web site at http://-www.pcok.com/~bobbau/uoa/.
Other business discussed included recruitment of area citizens into the Ostomy Association; national and regional meetings of the United Ostomy Association; and new tri-fold brochures.
The Ponca City Art Association has changed the date for the Christmas Flea Market to Saturday instead of the day earlier published.
The sale will be at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central and is geared to help Christmas shoppers find unique gifts or bargains for gift giving.
Included in the recycled items and perhaps useful for Christmas are Christmas trims, toys, cookie tins, tools, dishes, decorative pillows, antiques, fabrics, craft items, collectibles, and other holiday-usable items.
Also available for the bargain shopper are clothes, kitchen utensils, bedding, books, shoes, luggage, jewelry, flowers, and thousands of other items. The sale takes place on the grounds and in the garages just west of the Art Center building.
Proceeds from the Christmas Flea Market sales are used for various expenses and projects at the Ponca City Art Center. The Art Center is open to the public free of charge, Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Florence Riesen, co-chairman of the Flea Market sales project, said, "We are uncertain of the weather, but thought we would try to open a holiday flea market during this busy shopping season."
The Title IX Indian Education Program of Ponca City Schools coordinated a powwow for the residents of Shawn Manor Nov. 26.
Garland Kent Jr., chairman of the Title IX Parent Committee, was the master of ceremonies and head singer.
Students that participated were: Luci McClellan, 1997-98 Standing Bear princess; Melanie Feathers, 1997-98 Buffalo Post 38 princess; Emily Smith, 1997-98 Ponca Tribal princess; Meryl Feathers, 1997-98 Auxiliary Unit 38 princess; Montana Feathers and Damon Smith.
Parents and students that assisted were Pam Roughface, Pat Feathers and Roberts McClellan.
Title IX staff that assisted were Lucy Kent and Jo A. Lessert.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - John Webster Carter, former resident of Blackwell, died in the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. Dec. 2, 1997, at 12:20 a.m. He was 79
The committal service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, Ponca City. The Rev. Jackie Crafton and the Rev. Sam Keener will officiate. Roberts & Son Funeral Home, Blackwell is in charge of arrangements.
John Webster Carter was born Aug. 17, 1918, in Hutchison, Kan., the son of John and Marry (Powell) Carter.
He grew up in Kay County and married Gloria A. McCune on June 22, 1946, in Newkirk, Okla. The couple settled on a farm in the Nardin area for a few years prior to moving to Wichita, Kan. where he began working for the Santa Fe Railroad. He later worked for the Grant Billingsley Liquor Warehouse as a driver and then in Maintenance for St. Francis Hospital.
In 1981 the family moved to Columbus, Ga., to be near her family. Following his retirement they moved to Blackwell in 1989 to make their home. His wife preceded him in death June 7, 1995, and he remained in Blackwell until moving to Hulbert, Okla. to be with his daughter. While residing in Blackwell he attended the First Assembly of God Church and later the Swimmer Baptist Church in Hulbert, Okla.
Surviving are his daughter, Kathryn Ann Carter of Hulbert, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Byron and David Carter.
BILLINGS - John Ed Woody died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997, at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital in Enid following a lengthy illness. He was 71.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997, in Union Cemetery, Billings, officiated by Pastor Gerald Klaus and under the direction of Sisson Funeral Home, Billings.
John Ed Woody was born Aug. 3, 1926, in Blackwell, Okla., the son of Andrew Merle and Mabel Odessa Burlison Woody. He and Laura Pickett were married on May 8, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Enid, Okla. He worked 21 years for Champlin Oil and Refinery in Enid and 28 years for Oklahoma Tank Lines in Oklahoma, retiring in 1990.
He was named the truck driver of the year in 1986 by the Oklahoma Association of Motor Carriers and Oklahoma Tank Lines.
John was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Antelope Valley Church of the Brethren in Billings.
He is survived by his wife, Laura, of the home; three daughters, Sue Williams of Billings, Mrs. Red (Tina) Woody of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Kirt (Regina) Sharp of Billings; one son, Clyde Woody of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Wanda Powell of Columbia, Mo. and Margaret Easterly of Enid; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to the Billings Ambulance Service.
OWASSO - Lewis Clinton Yager, resident of Owasso, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997, in Tulsa. He was 88.
The funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. at Mowery Funeral Chapel in Owasso, Okla. Graveside service and burial will follow at Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Parks in Ponca City. Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis Clinton Yager was born Oct. 1, 1909, at Luther, Okla., the son of Frank and Esther (Kiff) Yager. He spent his working years as a gasoline plant operator with the Skelly Oil Co.
He was a member of the Garnett Road Baptist Church. As a pastime, Mr. Yager loved to fish.
Surviving are two sons, Ken Yager of Owasso and Keith Yager of Tulsa; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Weber of Troy, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Warren Yager of Seattle, Wash.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6440 South Lewis, Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74136.
Olive Ann Howell, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997 at her home. She was 74.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. David Bigger, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Round Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon, Saturday.
Born Oct. 12, 1923, in Independence, Kan., she was the daughter of Norman Henry & Ellen LuCinda (Kerley) Frankenfield. She attended elementary school in Wichita, Kan. and graduated from Po-Hi in 1942. As a child, she was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Howell attended the St. Joseph School of Nursing and worked at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for more 30 years, retiring in 1981.
On Oct. 21, 1949, she married William Franklin "Bill" Howell in Ponca City. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family especially her grandkids. Her hobbies included cross-stitching, reading Christian books, doll collecting, and sewing. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church and the Oklahoma Nursing Association.
Survivors include her husband, Bill, of the home; foster daughter, Billie Jean Horton, of Lawton; brother, Jim Frankenfield, of Marion, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews, including local nieces and nephews Sue Walton, Dale Tague, Delores Andrews, Betty Schwanke, Bill Walton, and Kassie Bridges. Also four grandchildren, Mike and Shana Horton and Tommy and Rachel Shockey; and three great-grandchildren, Wyatt Horton, Lunden Horton, Ryan Shockey survive her.
Casket bearers will be Jay Graham, Rolla Sober, Tom Welch, Bob Hodges, Charles Kirk and Jeff Romines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church, 1900 E. Hubbard Road, Ponca City, OK 74604.
The family will be at the home, 1510 South Seventh Street.
Paid Obituary
Gladys Irene Bullard died Thursday evening, Dec. 4, 1997, in Westminster Village. She was 96.
Surviving is a daughter, Violet Reed of Perry. The family will be receiving friends at Grace Memorial Chapel on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Other arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Grace Memorial Chapel.
NEWKIRK - Ralph E. Rouse, lifetime resident of Newkirk, died early Thursday near Atlanta, Kan., the victim of a vehicle accident. He was 58.
The funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Monday in Christ Church, Newkirk. Further information will be published later by Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.
Saturday
Laurence K. King - Memorial service to be held at 10 a.m. at the
Quail Springs United Methodist Church, 14617 North Pennsylvania Street in
Oklahoma City.
NEWS BRIEFS
Gunshot Heard - A resident in the 800 block of North Birch reported to the Emergency Services Center at 6:28 a.m. Thursday that a gunshot had been heard. The responding officer was unable to locate the source.
Assault Reported - An ambulance requested for a residence in the 400 block of South Fifth at 7:41 a.m. Thursday for the victim of an assault from the previous evening. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. The victim was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Bikes Found - A resident of the 100 block of South Palm reported two abandoned bikes in the alley at 7:47 a.m. Thursday. Animal Control, which handles missing bikes, was notified.
Minor Accident - A minor vehicular accident was reported to the Emergency Services Center at 8:01 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Man Arrested - At 8:46 a.m. Thursday two officers from the Ponca City Police Department arrested a 35-year-old man in the 300 block of South Lake on a city warrant for assault and battery, unlawful entry and destruction of private property.
Heated Discussion - Officers responded at 9:25 a.m. Thursday to a report of a minor vehicular accident at Ash and South Avenue, only to find a "near accident" and the involved parties having a "heated discussion." The matter was settled.
Broken Windows - An abandoned house in the 1300 block of South Sixth was reportedly vandalized with some windows broken out. The call was taken at 9:32 a.m. Thursday.
Shoplifter Reported - Wal-Mart reported a shoplifter to the Emergency Services Center at 11:05 a.m. Thursday. The assigned officer took a 37-year-old woman into custody on a complaint of grand larceny.
Theft Reported - A resident of the 2000 block of North Seventh called the Emergency Services Center at 11:52 a.m. Thursday to report the theft of jewelry from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report taken.
Larceny Arrests - A Ponca City police officer reported to the Emergency Services Center at 12:33 p.m. Thursday that he had a 32-year-old woman in custody for grand larceny from Wal-Mart.
Contributing to Delinquency - A Ponca City police officer reported to the Emergency Services Center at 1 p.m. Thursday that he had a 20-year-old man in custody in the 200 block of North Second on a city warrant for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Stolen Lights - A resident of the 1400 block of West Broadway requested extra patrol following the theft of Christmas lights during the night. The report was logged at the Emergency Services Center at 2:05 p.m. Thursday.
Two Men Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 37-year-old man and a 23-year-old man in the 2000 block of Thorn Apple Valley Drive at 2:28 p.m. Thursday on city warrants.
Arrest Reported - A 34-year-old man was arrested on a city warrant at 3:31 p.m. Thursday in the 1700 block of Sykes Boulevard on a city warrant.
Rent Scam - The manager of Highland Apartments reported at 4:47 p.m. Thursday that someone had approached one of the residents saying he was the new manager and trying to collect rent. Management has not changed. A Ponca City police officer took a report.
No One Injured - A non-injury vehicular accident was reported at 5:45 p.m. Thursday at Fifth and Hartford. A report was taken.
Minor Accident - At 6:13 p.m. Thursday a two-vehicle accident was reported in the 1900 block of North Fourteenth. An officer took a report.
Bike Taken - A resident of the 600 block of Greenbriar reported at 6:30 p.m. Thursday the theft of a blue Scorpio 18-speed mountain bike from a residence in the 2500 block of Windsor. A report was taken.
Stolen Car - The Emergency Services Center was notified at 6:5 8 p.m. Thursday by Stillwater Police that a white, four-door 1997 Ford Escort (Kansas MEV-029) had been stolen.
Liquor Taken - Barnett's Liquor Store, 718 South First, reported at 8:03 p.m. Thursday that two teen-aged males had taken two half-gallon bottles of liquor from the store. The responding officer was unable to locate the suspects and a report was taken.
Flea Market Changed - The Ponca City Art Association Flea Market has been changed to Saturday for Christmas shoppers looking for a unique or antique gift for that special person who has everything. Also available at great savings will be Christmas trimmings, toys, jewelry, decorative pillows, dishes, luggage, fabrics, flowers, baskets, cookie tins, kitchen items, tools, and thousands of other items to numerous to mention.
Gourd Dance - The Gives Water Service Club is sponsoring an all
gourd dance at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Ponca Tribal Center. Supper will be
at 5 p.m. and everyone is invited. Head singer will be Steve Littlecook;
Head gourd dancer, Harley Buffalohead; Head lady dancer, Dawn Buffalohead;
MC, Smokey Cole. For more information call 765-5258.
RELIGION
The Silvertones, the Senior Adult Choir of Ponca City's First Baptist Church will present a full-length Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center, located at the corner of Fifth and Central in downtown Ponca City. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. Pastor Hance Dilbeck and Minister of Music Larry Masters extend a warm invitation to the community to be guests of the church for an evening of joyous music and worship.
The Silvertones will be presenting a new Christmas musical entitled "Joy in This Place", composed by O.D. Hall Jr. The choir will be under the direction of Larry Masters and accompanied by Marcella Johnson at the organ and Carol Green at the piano. The narrator is Larry Heslip, the Minister of Education and Administration at First Baptist. Soloists include Helen Ivie, Marilyn Dorris and Tom Short.
Pastor Dilbeck said perhaps no word describes the essence of Christmas better than "joy". Joy ... upon experiencing the festivities of the season. Joy ... when greeting family and friends for cherished moments together. Joy ... to the world, our Savior is born!
"Joy in This Place" is an exceptional blend of warmth, sensitivity, and exuberance. It includes praise and celebration as well as moments of quiet adoration. "Joy In This Place" incorporates skillful arrangements, biblically based narrations, and a generous offering of familiar carols such as "O Come, All Ye Faithful", "What Child Is This?", and "Go Tell It on the Mountain". Also included are such classics as Handel's "For Unto Us a Child Is Born" and Adam's "O Holy Night."
The Silvertones will also be performing their Christmas musical at The Renaissance Center on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. and at Westminster Village on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. for those who reside there. Visitors are welcome to attend any of these program offerings. Come and join First Baptists this Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. as the Savior's birth is celebrated. Let there be "Joy in This Place". And, make plans to attend other upcoming Christmas spectaculars each and every Sunday evening in December, Pastor Dilbeck invited.
Pastor Keck at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church has started a class on Lutheranism. If interested in learning about the Lutheran religion, please plan to attend this class on Thursdays, at 7 p.m. at the church, 2800 Turner Road.
Advent services at Prince of Peace will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays with a soup supper. Service will begin at 7 p.m. and choir practice will follow. Visitors are welcome to join in.
"Hanging of the Greens" at Prince of Peace and Christmas tree decorating are planned for Saturday, at 9 a.m.
The annual church Christmas dinner will be held Sunday, Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. On that same day, folks will meet back at the church at 5 p.m. with canned goods or non-perishable items for the needy, and then go Christmas Caroling at 5:30 p.m. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person or persons, please advise the church office, and they will be included on the list for visitation and carol singing.
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. the Women's Christmas Party is scheduled. The event will be held in the home of Barb Kegler, 1409 Academy Road. Please bring a salad to share and Christmas ornament for the gift exchange.
Don't forget the annual congregational meeting and election of officers set for Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. There is important business to discuss that involves the entire congregation.
The Children's Christmas Celebration is set for both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, Dec. 21. Don't miss this program by the Prince of Peace Lutheran children.
Prince of Peace wishes "happy birthday" to Noah Bisig, Tamie Barns, and Bill Kegler.
The fourth annual Hanging of the Greens service will be held at First Lutheran Church on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. This special Advent service continues preparation of the church and the members for Christmas by the presentation of garlands, wreaths, candles, poinsettias, holly and ivy, banners, and Chrismons, whose symbolisms are explained in narration and song. Approximately 100 participants will be involved in this beautiful service.
As the opening of the service, the Adult Handbell Choir will present its Christmas Concert. The service will conclude with a candlelighting ceremony for all.
Following the service everyone is invited to a traditional Tasting Fair in the Fellowship Hall. Many of the various organizations of the church are contributing to the Fair, which is being coordinated by Marie Hohensee and Kathryn Horton.
The members of First Lutheran invite the community to join them in this joyous evening of worship and fellowship.
The 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services on Sunday will continue to focus on the elements of Advent. This week the emphasis in on faith. The Senior Choir will continue the anthem "Candles of Advent" by now singing about the two candles which will be lighted in the Advent wreath.
Sunday, Dec. 14 is beginning to look like a busy day at First Christian Church.
Does "I want things!" sound familiar in your house? Bring your family and friends to see what the Van Smythe sisters, played by Amanda Dietz and Brady Clark of First Christian Church learned about "things."
This children's musical for Christmas will be presented by the First Christian children's choirs, directed by Loretta Leathers with Ethel Jorgenson as accompanist, Gary Stephens as stage director and Max Berry, stage manager. Also leading the group will be Sharon Cooper, Beth Ford, Bobbie Getman, Kathy Turner, Becky Balli, Sheila Foxworthy and Regina Bookout.
Sunday, Dec . 14 at 6 p.m. in the First Christian Sanctuary you can come and receive this "Free Gift." Crafts, fellowship, and food will be available immediately following the program in Fellowship Hall.
Also on that Sunday, the youth will sponsor an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 to 9:15 a.m. at the church. They invite folks to start this special day with pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee for $3.50 for adults, $2 for children three to 11 and free to children two and under.
The proceeds from this event will help support the youth on their mission trip to All Peoples Christian Center in Los Angeles this summer. The youth are now selling tickets.
Also on this Sunday Stan Brown, chairman of the Church Board, has called congregational meetings after each worship service for the purpose of approving the church budget for 1998.
First Fruits Sunday Set at St. Paul's UMC
"Every great journey begins with one step." The first step toward fulfilling their commitment at St. Paul's United Methodist Church will be to begin to give now, according to Pastor Ed Coy Light. The church family gathered for a special celebration lunch last week to celebrate. More than $906,321 has been pledged towards capital expansion, it was noted.
First Fruits Sunday Dec. 7 is the opportunity to start sacrificial giving. Dec. 7 will be First Fruits Sunday at the church with special offering envelopes provided to encourage giving.
It was announced that the Lydia Group of the St. Paul's United Methodist
Women will be meeting on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the home of
Norma Casad for brunch. The group will be filling the Annual Christmas sacks.
Presbyterians to Cross Borders with Faith
A special theme for First Presbyterian Church during this Christmas season is "Crossing the Borders With our Faith." It upholds a prior ministry activity of reaching out to the communities of Nogales and Magdalena in Mexico. Last Christmas the church folks provided presents for a Christmas party for the children in NOgales. This is the community to which the Presbyterian youth traveled to build a playground. The gifts they sent were truly appreciated, it was noted, and with help the Presbyterian Churches of Progama Nogalahillos were able to extend its ministry to more children.
Dr. Monty Fey, pastor at First Presbyterian said once more the church
is planning to send a message of love and caring to Nogales and Magdalena,
preparing boxes for the children. As the Presbyterians sing and share with
Ponca Citians on the evening of Presby Present, they will be preparing the
box of Christmas presents for the children in Mexico.
Community Christians to Hear Children's Musical
The Friendship Company Choir and Praise Patrol have combined to form the City Kids and Country Cousins. They will present the musical, "It All Happened in the Country" Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.
The cast includes Brian Webster, Charlcy Hermanson, Michael Martin, Taryn Bradford, Brian and Ruslyn Hermanson, Brandy and Krystal Hunter, Katie Andrews, Hillary Harpster, Cherokee Gossage and Cheyenne McBride. Narrator is Sarah Hart.
Highlights include square dancers, a rap dance, a nativity and a story
that should not be missed. Everyone welcome to attend.
Hospice of Ponca City will sponsor a nondenominational memorial service
on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth
and Hartford in Ponca City. This service is open to anyone in the community.
For more information you may call 762-9102.
Eastern Heights Christian Tells Program
If you do not have a church home during this Christmas season, the folks at Eastern Heights Christian Church invite you to come and be a part of their church family. "We are a small, caring, Bible teaching church, located three miles east of the Pioneer Woman, on Lake Road," Pastor-teacher, Harold A. Prough, said. He will be teaching the traditional Christmas story from the New Testament during the coming Sundays until Christmas.
The church extends an invitation to the public to be with them, and also
to come for the children's Christmas program of music as the season draws
near to completion. There is special parking for visitors, the elderly and
the handicapped, an.d there are no steps to climb.
Ministerial Alliance Sets Meeting
The Ponca City Ministerial Alliance is scheduled to meet at noon on Thursday, Dec. 11 in Conference Room C at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Hospice will make a presentation on Bereavement, it was announced. All local ministers are urged to be present.
Corkey Buckmaster of Moriah Ministries, Shidler will headline the Old Town Gospel Concert to be held in Kaw City on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Corkey's newest recording is entitled "Be It Unto Me," and includes other titles: "Take Me to the Father", "Don't Lay Your Head Down", "Praise Your Name","Where Did The Fire Go", "At Midnight", "Tree of Life", "This Man", "This Night a Child", "Was Born" and "Never Changing Love."
Cozetta Hand and "The Gang" of Kaw City will also be singing and playing during the event, it was announced. Others scheduled to appear during the evening include Marty Millard and Bill Horsley of Ponca City; Judy Hagan of Arkansas City, Jan Johnson of Fairfax, Todd Johnson of Ponca City and Christy Russell of Kaw City.
The concert is scheduled for the Kaw City Community Center, and everyone
is invited to come and enjoy the music and fellowship.
EDUCATION
Several students from this area are included in the 31st Annual Edition of "Who's Who Among American High School Students, 1997-98."
"Who's Who," published by Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, is the largest high school recognition publication in the country. Students are nominated by high school principals and guidance counselors, national youth groups, churches and educational organizations based upon students' academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. Traditionally, 99 percent of "Who's Who" students have a grade point average of 'B' or better and 97 percent are college bound.
The 31st Annual Edition of "Who's Who Among High School Students, 1996-97," published in 18 regional volumes, features over 700,000 students or just 5 percent of the nation's 14,000,000 high school students.
"Who's Who" students also compete for $200,000 in scholarship awards and participate in the publication's Annual Survey of High Achievers, an annual opinion poll of teen attitudes. The book is distributed up to 15,000 high schools, colleges, universities and public libraries throughout the country.
Local students from Ponca City are Angela Allen, Chris Anderson, Rae Shauna Anderson, Sara Armstrong, Krista Arnold, Mike Avila, Casey Barnard, Stephanie Blochowiak, Michelle Branum, Robbi Coffelt, Casey Crosson, Kristen Davis, Natalie Dillahunty, Sarah Dorsey, Kaley Dunham, Elizabeth Dunn, Kahle Eberle, Geoffrey Forbes, Kristal Gauger, Kym Ghylin, Justin Gray, Lacey Gray, Markesha Guess, Katie Hampton, Mathew Harrison, Amy Hayes, Daniel Hisey, Elise Jeffries, Katie Johnson, Michael Jones, Nathan Knight, Kari Koch, Holly Ladner, Erin Love, Laura Mabry, Shane Magnus, Mark Metzger, Derrick Myers, Candy Norman, Matthew Orr, Charles Oster, Jenna Plagmann, Adrian Powell, Heidi Rahn, Mindy Sattre, Ginny Sherrard, Ginger Skaggs, Leigh Ashley Turvey, Becky Ware, Matthew Whitney, Melissa Whitney, Erin Wilson, Jason Winters and Jennifer Workman.
Other Ponca City students are Ashley Anderson, Kellie Anderson, Nikki Andrews, Angela Barker, Christopher Barnes, Elizabeth Bednarski, Cinda Bridges, Stephen Collins, Blake Connelly, Shea Conner, Kristi Copeland, Desiree Cries For Ribs, Kathy Cripps, Elise Davis, Sara Day, Corie Drake, Cassie Ellenwood, Romi Foreman, Amy Fremin, Robert Galbraith, Joshua Glover, Cassandra Gomez, Jeremiah Gratias, Margaux Griffith, Humphrey Hardy, Dee Ann Harrison, Paula Hart, Ginger Hazen, Michel Hereford, Ashley Hollingsworth, Emily Hufnagel, Lance Johnson, Amy Johnston, Cindy Jones, Mindy Jones, Kyndol Kana, Brian Kanelakos, Cara Kem, David Killman, Melissa Kirchner, Chris Koenig, Cynthia Lanham, Anne Lenhart, Natalie Lindsay, Robert Maril, Christopher Martin, Emily Martin, Michelle Means, Joshua Milligan, Robert Monroe, Erin Morris, Michael Newman, Lacy Patterson, Emily Phillips, Terese Purkaple, Paul Richardson, Samantha Schultz, Justin Shurts, Katy Sikes, Bobbi Simmons, Glen Simpson, Ryan Smith, Jill Snyder, Carol Stauffer, Patrick Tucker, Reona Walling, Kerri White, Stacie Wolf and Sarah Yancey.
Blackwell students are Bonnie Arnold, Sara Arnold, Amy Blacketer, Jessica Bonewell, Bex Boyd, Tolin Bex Boyd, Chris Brook, Jessica Buesing, Lindsay Burkhalter, Charity Chandler, Wayne Childers, Jill Colwell, Johnny Corbitt, Jill Courtney, Lindsey Currier, Jennifer Daly, Crystal Daniels, Emily De Board, Lacy Denton, Benji Evans, Sue Fausett, Michelle Fixico, Israel Fox, Daniel Garwood, Vanessa Gingerich, Brandon Glenny, Staci Golden, Jaime Goodger, Tyke Greer, Craig Grossardt, Levi Hamilton, Jimmy Hemby, Tiffany Hilton, Gwendolyn Hollis, Amy Hoogendoorn, Lori Hutchins, Joshua Ingram, Ryan Ireland, Zach Jackson, Mindy Johnson, Susan Johnston and Brandon Kahle.
Others from Blackwell are Crystal Kahle, Brian Kindred, Todd Lawhon, Jordan Marquardt, Carmen May, Yolanda May, Miranda McCurry, Summer Minor, Trevor Muret, Nikki Murray, Kristi North, Micah Nort, Shaundra North, Ryan O'Mealey, Shane O'Mealey, Azalea Patterson, Nathan Pennington, Matt Quirey, Russ Quirey, Haley Rowe, Cady Sandy, Phillip Scott, Andrea Sewell, Cindy Sewell, Dayna Sheets, Kasha Smith, Keri Sodowsky, Alicia Stone, Heather Stone, Dessa Teer, Travis Thompson, Kendall Tiemann, Jerald Wagner, Michal Ward, Amanda Webb, Sally Webb, Jesse Wood and Ashlee Young.
Braman students are Haley Dark, Amy DeWitt, Jennifer Head, Kasie Head, Kevin Miller, Amanda Peterson, Lynae Wilkey, Holly Wilkey, Burbank students are Mary Christian, Polly Godfrey and William Oldfield.
Students from Deer Creek are Jeremy Bellin, Rebecca Krehbiel and Cory Moore. Fairfax students include Jo Aston, Fred Beartrack, Greg Daley, John Damron, Tara Damron, Nichole Hock, Shyanne Nixon, Chelsea Pease, Quinn Thomson and Shannon Thornton. Kaw City students are Robin Apperle and Jay Dobson.
Lamont students are Dwight Boggs, Jana Hembree, Jennifer Holt, Stacy Leonard, Joey Silks, Ryan Skaggs, Truby Sproull, Rachel Stockwell, Brooke Tebow, Troy Whitehead and Jamie Woods. John Burk, Dee Buxton and Jennifer Miller are from Marland.
Newkirk students include Lisah Colson, Curtis Conner, Alisha Coppinger, Dustin Eisenhauer, Justin Eisenhauer, Suzanne Eisenhauer, Shannon Estes, jacob Free, Sam Free, Sarah Goddard, Daniel Harris, Jesse Houser, Phillip Hudnall, Kori Jeffries, Jerrilyn Kahle, Ted Kaspar, Nathaniel Klein, Leslee Layton, Adam Leaming, Crystal Leyva, Jill Martin, Ryan Martin, Tara Martin, Brandi Maupin, Kelli Merhoff, Stephanie Peace, Randy Peters, Christine Ramey, Cora Roe, Sarah Ross, Jacob Roy, Jeff Schieber, Bethany Scott, Brooke Sherrill, Barrett Shupe, Christina Smith, Bob Tull, Corby Wathor, Charles Weiland, Jessica Wiersig, Jenny Williamson and Casey Zarth.
Students from Red Rock are Amy Castillo, Joseph Gates, Michelle Holba, Dee Linn, Mindy Williams and Clint Zavodny. Also, Stacy Pontious from Shidler.
Tonkawa students are Scott Ackerson, Scott Butler, Ashley Cavin, Rachel Gardner, Amber McCune, Stephanie Osborn, Kyle Owen and Tara Robbins.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
The Title IX Annual Indian Education Community-wide meeting was held Dec. 1 at the Ponca City Middle School cafeteria.
A chili supper was hosted by the Title IX Indian Education Parent Committee and staff. Garland Kent Jr., Chairman of the Title IX Parent Committee, conducted business.
An election was held for vacated Title IX Parent committee membership. New members are: Chris LittleCook (two-year member), Jenny Rush (one-year alternate) and India Poore (one-year student representative). Current members are Garland Kent Jr., chairman; Lori Murray, secretary; Anna Adams and Sylvia Willey.
Four teacher representatives will be appointed by the new committee.
The committee would like to encourage any interested teachers to serve as members for one year. An additional student representative and alternate student representative will be elected at the Middle and Mid-High Schools, J.O.M. and Title IX boys and girls groups in January.
Tom Sipe, principal of Trout Elementary, and David Shelton, principal of Lincoln Elementary, assisted with the election.
Kent introduced Elizabeth Watson, Administrator of Federal Programs for Ponca City Schools. Kent and Jo Lessert then presented an overview of the Title IX Multi-year grant. The grant proposal reflects the results of the 1997-98 needs assessment survey with the main focus being on improvement of literacy.
Native American student programs and cultural activities have been designed to support literacy and are currently being implemented at various grade levels. Cultural enrichment/awareness activities that are age-appropriate are being offered to targeted school sites.
The desired outcome of these activities include:
1. To increase the knowledge of cultural historical information concerning various local tribes and their customs,
2. To promote a better understanding and thereby foster appreciation for the role and heritage of the Native Americans, and
3. To support literacy skills with the chief assessment being a cultural activities portfolio.
The third goal of the Title IX grant is to increase parental involvement at all school sites. The district and Title IX have a commitment to improve the school and community relationship because of the positive impact it has on student achievement.
The Title IX staff consists of Lucy Kent, Jeana Rush, Nellie Roughface and Jo A. Lessert.
Kent also announced that all interested parents were invited to attend the Ponca City Board of Education meeting Dec. 8. A public hearing for Impact Aid will be on the agenda.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyronne Poore prepared the chili and Nellie Roughface prepared the bread. The committee and staff provided desserts.
The next Title IX Parent Committee meeting will be Jan. 13, 1998, at 321 S. 11th at 6:30 p.m. The agenda will include election of officers for the committee and appointment of teacher representatives.
For further information about the meeting contact Garland Kent Jr. at
762-6861, Jo A. Lessert at 767-9500, ext. 128, or Elizabeth Watson at 767-8000.
LIFESTYLES
Members of the Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild met Dec. 1 for a Christmas theme covered dish luncheon at Community Christian Church. Hostesses for the day were Ruth Jared, Colleen Miller, Sue Roy, Jean Buskirk and Mary Lou Winter. Oletta Demaree was in charge of the luncheon which featured snowmen table decorations.
Cheryl Pritchett, Pattern chairman, discussed the new block party "Picket Fence" and showed several examples using fabric in lights and darks. The blocks are due at the February meeting.
Jean Buskirk, Fund Raising chairman, sold tickets for an in-house drawing of a wall hanging which was won by Mrs. Demaree. Winner of the Donation Quilt was Carol Balthrop of Ponca City. Vickie Hart created the items and was presented with an apron by Ms. Buskirk.
Joyce Eagan, Workshop chairman, reminded members of the workshop to be given by Sandee Henderson and Gloria Tucker on Jan. 6 called "What It Takes to Beat Sandee." Cost is $18 for the class which will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church.
Linda Burg, vice president, reminded members of the January table runner challenge and the February program which will be by "Keepsake Quilting."
The Hospice quilt was displayed and Mrs. Burg introduced Jayne Detten from the Pioneer Woman Advisory Board. Ms. Detten, attired in Pioneer woman dress, spoke about the remodeling of the museum and announced plans for the guild's quilt to be on display.
An exchange of seasonal fabric bundles was conducted to a game rendition of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" directed by Kathy Paczowski. The next meeting is scheduled Jan. 5. For more information about the organization contact Cindy Wilson, 765-6911 or Linda Burg, 765-2532.
Osage County Chapter #3571 of American Association of Retired Persons met Nov. 18 at the Pawhuska Senior Citizens Center. Cecil O. Wood Jr., president, presided with 11 members present.
Chapter officers for 1997-98 elected were: Tommy Keen, president; Cecil O. Wood Jr., vice president; Dee Easley Rogers, secretary; Billie Norwood, treasurer. New members on the Board of Directors are Cecil O. Wood Jr. and Wendel Dickerson. Installation of officers will be conducted in December. Those members serving on the committee for a Christmas banquet are: Retta Barnes, chairman, Blanche Whited and Pearl Mae Wallace.
Tommy Keen was elected "Volunteer of the Year, 1997" for the Pawhuska chapter. He will be recognized during the holiday banquet as well as during "Volunteer Month" in April.
Keen, program chairman, introduced Thelma Holt, Director of Osage County Housing Authority whose office is at Cedar Ridge Complex in Pawhuska. It is the only county housing authority in Oklahoma and includes Skiatook, Shidler, Osage, Barnsdall, Hominy and Pawhuska.
This Housing Authority has 283 apartments. The latest census statistics states the population is 41,645. This covers 2,264 square miles. There are five people on the Board of Directors: Bruce Gambil, Cindy Thomas, Lafe Burnet, Linda Baseria and Clara Kyler. The speaker said "There is a Literacy office located in the Cedar Ridge Complex and this is helping several people in the Cedar Ridge area." Ms. Holt is presently working for a five-year grant to build a storm shelter.
The chapter meeting was adjourned and the group ate at the Pawhuska Senior Citizens Center and viewed the many crafts, wreaths, flower arrangements and ceramics there. The center is a non-profit business with Mary Kay Warren as the center's director.
Cecelia Schieber was hostess for the annual "Waffle Supper" for 22 members and spouses from Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. The event was held on Nov. 23.
Carla McGregor hosted the Nov. 24 meeting with 12 members present. Sylvia Smith presided during the business portion and the door prize was won by Nancy Taylor with Ms. Schieber receiving the Beta Bud Basket. Officer Dale Henshaw and Sammie Coats presented an informative program about the Ponca City Police Academy. The next scheduled academy will be in the Spring of 1998.
The December service project for the chapter will be to purchase gifts for several nursing home residents. On Dec. 13 members and guests will attend the movie "Kites From Heaven" directed by Ponca City High School graduate Robyn Kreger. Following the movie Jim and Marilyn Jouret will host a dessert and ornament exchange party. Betty Wyatt will be the hostess for a chapter Christmas gift exchange on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
A "come and go" reception Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. will honor Mrs. Helen Hoddy on the occasion of her 90th birthday. No gifts are requested. The event will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church Parish Center, 408 South Eighth.
The honoree was born Dec. 9, 1907 in Ponca City, the daughter of Joseph Charles Rempe and Anna Mary Olliges Rempe.
The former Helen Rempe and Fred W. Hoddy were married June 25, 1925 in a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Peter Kamp in Ponca City. The couple had five children: Joe, John, Mary Ann, Chuck and Katy. Fred, Joe and John are now deceased.
Hosting the party will be Mrs. Hoddy's children and spouses, 20 grandchildren,
31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
OWASSO - Owasso gave Ponca City a few anxious moments before the No. 5 ranked Wildcat wrestlers shook loose for a 47-25 win in the season opening dual Thursday night.
"I expected it to be close early," Po-Hi coach Pat Young said after the dual. "We were a bit sluggish, but you kinda expect that in your first match."
Owasso started strong with a fall at 103 pounds. But a major decision by Ponca City's Phillip Gelino (112) and a pin by Josh Bailey (119) pushed the Poncans in front 10-6.
The Rams closed the gap to 10-9 with a 14-12 decision at 125 pounds before state champion Matt Dodgen got a quick 1:04 fall to push the Poncans in front to stay.
Still, it wasn't until the Cats got falls in the final two weights that the margin felt safe.
Ponca City won nine of the 14 matches, including one forfeit and five falls.
However, one of the more exciting matches - and maybe one of the turning points - came at 140 pounds.
Sophomore Clint Stafford was subbing for defending state champion Mark Dodgen who was resting a slight knee sprain.
"Mark could have gone and he wanted to wrestle," coach Young said. "I wanted to rest him one more day. But when Clint fell behind 7-0, I was starting to question my decision."
Stafford had to fight his way off his back twice in the first period. But he stormed back in the second period, gaining a quick escape and then taking Ram senior Ben Fisher down to his back. That closed the gap to 7-6.
Fisher elected to start the third period in the neutral position and Stafford made him pay for that decision with a takedown to go in front 8-7. Fisher escaped with 33 seconds left to tie the score, but Stafford got the winning takedown with just 12 seconds remaining to win 10-8.
Owasso came back with a fall at 140 pounds, but Darrin Smith won a major 10-2 decision at 145 and Jacob Beck collected a 2:11 pin at 152 to push the Poncans in front 29-15.
Owasso won a major decision at 160, but had to give up a forfeit to Jay Bentley at 171.
The Rams got one more fall at 189, but that was the last hurrah for the home-towners as Nick Steichen and Hawley Tsoodle got falls at 215 and 275 to pad the scoring.
Still trying to get his best lineup on the mat, Young will hold at least one ranking match today before the Wildcats travel to the Ark City Tournament Saturday.
The schedule gets tough next week as the Poncans travel to No. 2 rated Broken Arrow on Tuesday and open their home dual season next Thursday against District 4 rival Edmond Memorial. The Cats finish the week at the Tulsa Union Tournament Friday and Saturday.
RESULTS
Ponca City 47, Owasso 25
103 - Keirsey (O) p. Costello, 1:00
112 - Gelino (P) md Meek, 13-5
119 - Bailey (P) p. Stephens, 2:36
125 - Watt (O) d. Ivie, 14-12
130 - Dodgen (P) Woodin, 1:04
135 - Stafford (P) d. Fisher, 10-8
140 - Rowen (O) p. Littleton. 3:18
145 - Smith (P) md Zamora, 10-2
152 - Beck (P) p. Pace. 3:11
160 - Yancy (O) md. Villarruel, 10-2
171 - Bentley (P) fft
189 - Stevens (O) p. Michael, 1:27
215 - Steichen (P) p. McBee, 3:20
275 - Tsoodle (P) p. Dresher, 3:30
Statistics
Takedowns - Ponca City 17, Owasso 8. Escapes - Ponca City 9, Owasso 7. Reverses - Ponca City 4, Owasso 3. 2-Near Falls - Ponca City 5, Owasso 1. 3-Near Falls - Ponca City 2, Owasso 5. Penalty Points - Ponca City 2, Owasso 1
Falls - Ponca City 5. Owasso 3. Forfeits - Ponca City 1, Owasso 0, Major Decisions - Ponca City 2, Owasso 1, Decisions - Ponca City 1, Owasso 1