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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, July 12, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALPurdy Running Again For District 3 Position Purdy Running Again For District 3 PositionRex Purdy of rural Tonkawa announces his candidacy for a second term as District Three Kay County Commissioner, pointing to his 30 years’ experience with the County, including the last 3-1/2 years as County Commissioner. Purdy was a Kay County employee for 26 years before retiring as a foreman in February 1994. Friends subsequently persuaded him to run for the County Commissioner office later that year and he was elected to his first four-year term. He had also worked as a construction inspector for an engineering firm and spent two years on a survey crew. Since he took office in January 1995, he lists some of the district’s major accomplishments as follows: * Built a large bridge across the Chickaskia River north of Blackwell that was state and federally funded in the amount of $578,674. * Built, repaired, and widened several small and narrow bridges. * Overlaid two miles of asphalt on 13th Street south of Hubbard Road. * Overlaid a mile of asphalt on Waverly Street south of Hubbard Road. * Sealed and chipped 4-1/2 miles of asphalt roads throughout District Three. * Completed drainage work in Nardin, and sealed and chipped the Town of Nardin with a REAP Grand from NODA. * Worked in conjunction with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office on creek-bank and river-bank erosion control to save the county roads. (The county furnished partial equipment and labor. Capital provided by NCRS Office was in excess of $275,000.) * Helped acquire state and federal FEMA funds of $128,393 in 1995 for flood damage repairs. Purdy said because of the unusual amount of rainfall the last few years, the county has devoted most of its time to washouts and culvert and bridge repairs, and has been unable to spend as much time on routine road maintenance. He said the district also has replaced some older, high-maintenance-cost equipment and developed a good equipment maintenance program. Future goals for the district include an asphalt overlay on Hubbard Road from Interstate 35 extending east 5-1/2 miles, using state and federal funds, as well as asphalt overlay for approximately six miles of blacktop and seal and chip for approximately 12 miles of blacktop, he said. He said he wants to continue the district’s maintenance program of patching and crack sealing asphalt roads and to use approved REAP Grant funds from NODA to improve drainage and to chip and seal streets in the residential addition south of Chrysler Street at the south end of Blackwell. The district also plans to build a large bridge across the Chickaskia River southeast of Tonkawa, using state and federal funds, and to build three smaller bridges. Purdy wants to continue working with the NCRS Office for additional creek-bank and river-bank erosion control “to save county roads. “These funds are a real asset to the county as the work being done is something that cannot be done with limited county funds,” he said. Weather permitting, the county can get caught up on regular road maintenance, he said, and will continue to upgrade older equipment to hold maintenance costs down and to continue utilizing the established equipment maintenance program. Purdy said he both enjoys and appreciates the opportunity to serve the taxpayers in District Three, and looks forward to serving another four-year term as County Commissioner. Terrell Announces Filing For County CommissionerGlenn Terrell announces his candidacy for the Kay County Commissioner District Three office. A 1958 graduate of Blackwell High School, Terrell has been a lifelong resident of Blackwell and he said, being born and raised there, he has very strong feelings about everything that goes on in the area. He said he wants to see the best possible accomplishments where he lives and raises his children. He and his wife Jane have been married for 19 years and have two daughters, Rebecca, 15, and Sara, almost 3. Terrell has worked for the City of Blackwell for 37 years in various departments, and has been the city’s purchasing agent for the last 20 years. He spent five years as a member of the Kay County Sheriff Reserve. He said he would like the chance to serve the citizens of Kay County as their District Three Commissioner on Aug. 25 “to improve the area in which we all live.” Nearly NewsNN has been informed that the YMCA swimming pool has been temporarily closed due to mechanical problems. All swimming classes and activities are canceled until further notice. Keep an eye on NN for information regarding the reopening of the pool. For further information, call the YMCA at 765-5417. Schieber Runs Again For Commission PostDee Schieber is announcing his intention to seek a second term as District One Kay County Commissioner. Schieber, who was a Wildcat football standout and team captain during his years at Po-Hi, began farming after graduation in 1971. He worked several years in the oil and gas industry and served six years with the 381st Reserve Unit in Ponca City. A life-long resident of Kay County, he was first elected to the commissioner post in 1994, basing his campaign on his experience in operating, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment and a promise to repair or replace county bridges and roads to help keep farm equipment off the major thoroughfares. Schieber said he achieved the goals of his first term, completing nine county bridges using county money, equipment and employees, and building a federally funded bridge. “These were bridges that were unsafe for District One school buses to cross,” he said. Plans are now under way for a federally funded bridge located on Highland Road over Bois D’Arc Creek just west of Ponca City, and using county money, equipment and employees, a bridge also will be built over Duck Creek west of Ponca City, he said. Schieber has worked with state and federal agencies to receive grants for District One including REAP Grants from NODA totaling $55,000 and has received Industrial Access Funds in the amount of $122,000. These funds have been used for repairs and improvements beyond the dollar amount available with county money. County roads have been overlaid as funding is available. He has applied and been approved for an STP Grant in the amount of $250,000 to overlay three miles of road during the year 2000. And to save money and time, the district implemented a work week of four 10-hour days, which enables road graders to grade an average of 16 miles more per week and trucks are able to deliver five more loads of rock per week, he said. Schieber said he uses the county’s Community Service Sentencing Program (CSSP) as much as possible, which typically saves the county three persons’ wages and benefits per day. And he pointed out that the county budget has been lowered by the commissioners from 95 to 90 percent (which is 5 percent of $2.8 million). He said equipment has been upgraded and a tight maintenance policy has been established. Schieber currently serves as a member of the Kay County Health Board. He is a member of the Kay County Finance Board, serving as chairman. He is an active member of the Kay County Board of Commissioners and has served as chairman. He is a member of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. He is a board member of the Kay County Community Sentencing Council. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church He and his wife, Cathy, have been married 24 years and reside at 1613 Kildare Road. They have four children and two granddaughters. Schieber said, “My goals for a second term are to continue as a hands-on commissioner spending time at the work sites as well as with the citizens of District One identifying needed improvements. The efficient spending of tax dollars and the safety of citizens are among my top priorities. "I look forward to serving the county for the next four years. If I can be of service or answer any questions, I am always available.” LettersThanks to FiremenI would like to thank the three wonderful firemen who were on duty at the fire station on Pecan Road on the evening of Monday, June 8. It was my daughter Kaelyn’s 5th birthday, and we were going to her party at my parents’ home when the storm hit. The drive was only about a mile, and from the weather reports, I thought we would have plenty of time — it only takes about a minute and a half. But, as we were making our way south on Pecan Road, the sky opened up and dumped golfball-sized hailstones on my car. My 5-year-old and 2-year-old daughters were terrified and began screaming. It was truly one of the scariest moments of my life. I pulled into the closest drive, which just happened to be the fire station. I was going to pull up under a large cedar tree when two firemen came out to the edge of the garage and motioned for me to get as close to the building as I could. They then took one of their heavy fireproof coats and came out and grabbed my 5-year-old and my 7-year-old son from the car, even though the hailstones were still coming down. They then helped to get me and my baby out of the car, and into one of their living areas where it was safe. These guys didn’t have to risk their own health and safety, but when they saw my terrified little girl, they acted unselfishly and bravely. They have no idea how much they helped. Kaelyn has severe asthma, and usually has her worst attacks when she is under stress. All of the men at the station were wonderful — they kept everyone calm, and we stayed for five minutes or so until the worst of the storm was over. We then were able to go on to our party, a little wet and shaken, but safe. I would like to thank these men, whose names I do not even know. You are a credit to everyone in Ponca City. Jill Davis System Will SurviveSocial Security is going broke. Social Security will not be there for the baby boomers. Social Security doomsday is arriving soon. With this type of negative news media, it is no wonder that our children and grandchildren have given up on Social Security being available when they become eligible. Fact, Social Security will be able to pay full benefits until the year 2032. Fact, if we were to do nothing to correct the problem before the year 2032, Social Security would still be able to pay 75 percent of the full benefits for years. The average recipient today receives a check from Social Security for $750. If today was the year 2032, and no action had been taken by Congress to correct the problem, recipients would still continue to receive $562. Obviously, we are not satisfied that our future generations will only receive 75 percent of the full benefits. We need to find only 25 percent more money to continue to receive full benefits past the year 2032. Having one generation (seniors, baby boomers or grandchildren) come up with the needed quarter is not fair. It will take all generations to pitch in and work together to solve the problem. We must inform Congress that we are willing to make hard choices to save Social Security and, therefore, they must, as nonpartisans, make hard choices and pass legislation to save Social Security for the future generations.’ F.G. Williams Decorations BurnedI am writing this letter because of the way IOOF Cemetery took all my flowers, wreaths and baskets and burned them in a pit. That is what I was told when we went out the morning of June 3. They said they put a notice in the paper that all flowers were to be picked up by June 2. I did not see their notice so I was quite surprised when we drove out there and everything was gone. I decorated eight graves so I probably had around $150 worth of flowers, wreaths and these beautiful white baskets with handles. They said they have to pick up all flowers and etc. so they can mow, but two of my baskets of flowers were on cement and could not have interfered with mowing, but they were also gone. Also, our name was on our baskets, so they could have taken two minutes to calls us and given us a chance to come out and pick up our things. I was really just sick about losing all my things and I think IOOF could come up with a better plan. Sandra J. Martin Eye for an EyeThe white trash males — Lawrence Brewer, Shawn Berry and John King — who beat 49-year-old truck driver Robert Byrd Jr. unconscious before chaining him to a pickup truck and then dragging his body for several miles over a country road near Jasper, Texas, have all “qualified” for a quick “Old Testament” type of punishment for their heinous crime. “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” punishment fits their unspeakable crime perfectly. I would volunteer to drive the sheriff’s cruiser with these three monsters chained to the bumper. They need to experience what they did to Robert Byrd Jr. Henry A. Bourne Jr. Noble County Farmer Files For Commissioner PositionDonal F. Heimbach, Democrat, has filed for District One Noble County Commissioner. Heimbach, 43, has been a farmer in Noble County since 1974 and is a lifetime resident of Noble County He was born Aug. 4, 1954, and reared on a Noble County farm by his parents, the late Donal R.J. and Lois Heimbach. If elected, he pledges to maintain all roads in the district fairly and equally and manage county funds with the utmost integrity. He is qualified by experience for the job. Previous government experience includes 10 years with the City of Tonkawa street and park department. He served four years as superintendent. Heimbach also has three years experience with Noble County Commission District 1 as an equipment operator and truck driver. He has been a rural carrier associate for the U.S. Postal Service at Hunter five years. Heimbach is a member of the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge, Guthrie Scottish Rite, Tulsa Akdar shrine and Kay County Shrine. He serves on the board of directors of the Tonkawa Quarterback Club. Heimbach is a Tonkawa High School graduate. He attended New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and Northern Oklahoma College. He and his wife Kathleen, who is dairy and frozen food manager at Dorsett’s IGA in Tonkawa, have three children and four grandchildren. Two of their children are grown while the youngest is a student at Tonkawa High School. Heimbach is a member of the First Christian Church of Tonkawa. Heimbach’s campaign managers are Susan and Larry Kienholz, Noble County farmers. His campaign advisor is Robert E. Kasper, attorney at law, Perry. Mattingly Seeks Reelection As Associate District JudgePAWHUSKA — William H. Mattingly, associate district judge of Osage County and lifelong resident of Pawhuska, is a candidate for this office having served as special judge and associate district judge of Osage County for the last 11-1/2 years. Previous to serving as judge, he was in private law practice 17 years in Hom-iny, Pawhuska and Skiatook, served as district attorney and assistant in Osage County for a number of years, was chosen by the Oklahoma District Attorneys’ Association as Outstanding Assistant District Attorney of Oklahoma in 1983, was appointed by the Oklahoma Supreme Court as judge of the Court of Civil Appeals, Temporary Division, was appointed by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals as a judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, Emergency Appellate Division, is a member of the Oklahoma Judicial Conference and has attended the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada in Reno. “My years of experience and service in both civil and criminal matters, I believe, have served the people of Osage County and this state well. I have acquired a vast knowledge and experience throughout a wide spectrum of the law and have conscientiously, thoroughly and studiously reached and made decisions, which have been fair, just and equitable within the law. My decisions over these last 11-1/2 years have been well received by the three appellate courts giving me an excellent record on appeals.” Mattingly is a graduate of Oklahoma University with a bachelor of arts degree, served on active duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, remained in the active Army Reserve another 12 years and graduated from OU Law School. He is married to Stanlee Ann Bigheart for 18 years and has a stepson, David RedCorn, a student at OU. Ballard Running For ReelectionHOMINY — Jess Ballard of Hominy has filed for reelection as Osage County District 3 commissioner. Ballard has drawn three op-ponents for the August Democrat primary election. Ballard said, “I would like to thank the people of western Osage County for their support the last eight years. I feel I have done a good job. I still enjoy working and would like to serve you four more years.” Personnel Items Top Agenda for Board of EducationBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Administrative, coaching and teaching positions for the 1998-99 school year will be decided Monday when the Ponca City Board of Education meets at 6:30 p.m. Positions included in the personnel report include the hiring of: Ronald Myers as the new principal at Liberty Elementary, Todd Kimrey as the head football coach at Po-Hi, and several teaching positions at local schools. Certified resignations in the report include Mel Arner, middle school band instructor; Barbara Fox and Jeff Fox, orchestra teachers; and Rodney Humble, middle school teacher. Approval could be given to a motion to authorize John Young, board president, to sign a petition sponsored by the Westside Neighborhood Association requesting that the City of Ponca City replace the brick streets on both sides of the Child Development Center property. The city has requested that a majority of property owners on brick streets sign a petition asking to have the bricks replaced with asphalt. There will be no charge to the property owners according to Ken Parr, director of Public Works. When completed, the street will be similar to South Fifth north of South Avenue. The first petition drive will get Osage replaced from Highland south to Otoe. Next year the petition drive will be on Elm. A change order on the track and field improvement at Po-Hi will be decided. The engineer has recommended that additional asphalt be used to establish a one and one-fourth percent cross slope grade across the track. The additional tons of asphalt to be used where determined by establishing the grades needed for the track and by using the per ton asphalt cost specified in the bid. With credit obtained for not reinstalling a fence on the north end of the stadium track, the proposed change order is for an addition of $1,277.50. The additional funds would come from the 1995 bond interest money. Board members will decide on the schedule of fees for the 1998-99 school year. The schedule is a listing of required and optional fees charged to students by the schools. The district is required to provide all books and workbooks that a student needs for class, whether the class is an elective class or a required class, at no cost to the student. All sites charge a student the replacement cost for the lost textbooks and library books. The Senior High also charges for student identification cards, vehicle registrations, graduation caps and gowns, and replacement fees for lost locks or vehicle registration tags. Several policy book additions/corrections will be made. In June of 1996, as a cost cutting measure, the board reduced the per mile reimbursement for employee travel to $.20 per mile. During the 1998 Legislation session, a bill was approved to require public schools to pay no less than the state reimbursement for travel expenses. Currently the state is paying $.325 per mile. The administration is recommending a change in policy to be consistent with the legislation and state reimbursement. During Fiscal Year 1998 the school encumbered $16,000 for in-district travel. Warrants paid through July 7 are $11,700. The school has contracted the services of Burnett Security to pick-up deposits from the sites and deliver to the bank. This should reduce the amount of mileage, because they are providing the service for less than $.325 per mile. Based on current miles traveled in-district, the new rate should increase cost by $3,000. Out-of-district travel will affect the site or program budgets by reducing the available funds for other items. Administrators and directors of programs will need to make allowances in their budget for the increased cost of mileage. Action will be taken on renewing an agreement with Gary Bracken as the board attorney for the 1998-99 school year. No action was taken on this item at the last board meeting pending further discussion between the board president and the district attorney. John Young, board president, is recommending that Gary Bracken be renewed as the attorney based on a retainer fee of $35,000 for non litigation. Membership in the Oklahoma State School Board Association (OSSBA) for the 1998-99 school year will be determined. Membership in the OSSBA includes legal services, publications, in-office and school visits, answers to telephone and letter inquiries from school officials, sample copies of school policies, monitoring state and federal education legislation, and other services designed to improve the quality of management of public education in Oklahoma. The cost of the membership for a district the size of Ponca City’s is $1,375. A resolution to invest funds for the 1998-99 school year will be decided. This resolution provides that the district’s investment account, as defined by board policy, be invested at the discretion of the treasurer pursuant to state law, and that the treasurer should attempt to invest the district’s monies in local financial institutions, if the interest rate offered by them is not less than 1/2 percent of the current rate quoted by Bank One of Oklahoma. Several renewal agreements will be discussed. The agreements include a security contract with Burnett Security and Investigation for security at the Mid-High, an agreement with the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center for counseling services, Deferred Compensation Plan with Home Nations Bank for the superintendent, and an agreement with One Net to provide Internet access at Po-Hi. ‘Big House’ in McAlester Built To Be PunishmentBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Editor’s Note: The following is the first in a series about the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, its history and its inmates. Inside the Big House MCALESTER — The Oklahoma State Penitentiary is as ominous on the inside as it looks from the outside. There is a reason for the concrete walls and the miles of rolling razor blade wire surrounding the massive and overwhelming white structure — it houses Oklahoma’s most dangerous criminals. Before Oklahoma was a state and before the “Big House” was constructed, prisoners in the Indian Territory were transported to and held in Kansas prisons. In 1908 the site for the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester was chosen and construction began by those same exported inmates. Since that time OSP has become notorious for several reasons. The most costly prison riot in the nation occurred in McAlester when, in 1973, an estimated $40 million in damage occurred during a 17-hour stand-off. It was an estimated 14 inmates, “high” on home-made brew, that began the historical riot. Another serious riot occurred again in December 1985. Five staff members were taken hostage, three seriously injured. In the end, two officers received permanent physical injuries and there was $375,000 in damage to two of the units. It was the beginning of the end of life as it had been known at OSP. Upset with the second riot in less than 15 years, a decision was made that would change the entire operation and daily life of those housed at the prison. “The danger level at the prison was high and they didn’t want staff getting hurt any more — they just didn’t want to risk it any longer,” says the Warden’s Assistant Danny Alexander. The answer — prison officials felt — was prevention. Since December 1985 the prison has operated in a lock-down mode 23 hours out of 24. Where inmates were once free to roam the confines of the prison and eat together in a cafeteria style area, they are now confined to their cells, their meals delivered through the steel bars. Where they were once free to visit the prison library, now books are brought to them. With the exception of one hour of exercise per day, the prisoners never walk past the bars of their cells without a very good reason and a personal escort. “It is definitely more labor intensive and expensive because everything is delivered to them and no one goes anywhere without a personal escort,” explains Administrative Assistant Lee Mann. “However, it is far more secure now than before.” A Place of Punishment Walking through the 90-year-old building it becomes obvious that prisons were built back then as a place for punishment, lacking such luxuries as windows and air conditioners. The small concrete cubicles are furnished with merely two concrete bunks and a toilet. Among some of the first buildings to be constructed were the West Cellhouse, the administrative building, the Rotunda and the East Cellhouse. The years have caught up with the old structure and until recently the East Cellhouse had been used only for emergency housing. Finally, last May, the old cellhouse was closed when prison officials determined it would not be cost efficient to renovate the century old structure. In 1937 the F Cellhouse was built. It has since been renovated and currently houses approximately 360 of the general population of the prison. However, with the increase in crime came the need for more accommodations for criminals. In the early 1980s two more units were built which house nearly 450 inmates. As a sign of the times, the newer units were “more luxurious,” built with not only cell windows but air conditioning as well. A maximum security unit, a special care unit for mentally handicapped prisoners and a “protective custody” unit — for those inmates whose safety would be threatened within the general population — were also added. Although the prison is dreary, attempts are made to make the place a little less depressing. Flowers, grown and planted by the inmates themselves, dot the landscape along the prison grounds. The beautiful brilliant blooms are a welcome contrast to the miles of silvery barbed wire and cyclone fence. A renowned art museum OSP is not, but the presence of prison artists can be detected within the prison complex. Idle inmates, using makeshift canvases from concrete walls and mattress, have created “masterpieces” that decorate the interior and bring life to the outer cement walls. Inside the prison, in the area known as the rotunda, high above the steel cage that protects the guards, hang three large magnificent murals, so out of place amidst the steel bars and concrete cells. There are four of the original works created by an inmate in the 194’s. Story has it that the artist, Claude Johnson, was an immigrant of a wealthy German family, exiled after he married an impoverished woman. He settled in the Indian territory and it was there he killed his wife. He was sentenced to life in prison and taken to Kansas. After statehood he was returned to Oklahoma. According to Alexander, the man helped construct the same walls that his paintings later decorated. “He made the paintings out of mattress tickings,” Alexander explained. “He was an outstanding artist but not much of a husband.” The prison may not be famous for its art work but is known for its entertainment. A prison rodeo is held every year on Labor Day weekend and is the only rodeo held “behind the walls,” inside the prison itself. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Today Good Ole Okie Flying Society Annual Miniature Air Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., GOOFS Field, south of Lake Road on Pecan Road, Ponca City. ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Monday Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1904 North Union, Suite 103. Conoco Retires Association Quarterly Meeting, 10 a.m., Pioneer Technology Auditorium. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Kawfest ’98 Committee Meeting (evaluation), 10 a.m., Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Hospice of Ponca City Raindrops Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, East Hartford Avenue at Pecan Road. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. ALANO Group Beginner’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Wednesday Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Thursday Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. ALANO Group Women’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday John Fox Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Ponca City, 8 a.m., Lew Wentz Golf Course, shotgun start, information from Hospice 762-9102. Kaw Reservoir Authority, 10 a.m., Perkins Restaurant. Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Meet the Candidates Bar-B-Q, 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Democrat Women’s Club of Kay County, Lake Ponca Park shelterhouse, tickets $5. ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday-Saturday Two-Day Enrollment Determining Eligibility for Veterans Administration system, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue. Saturday RSVP Volunteers Crazy Days Sellebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 110 North Fourth Street, all proceeds to RSVP rent fund. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, picnic in the park (brunch), 10 a.m., Pioneer Park. 88.7 FM presents Smalltown Poets, Christian Rock group, concert, 7 p.m., Stillwater Community Center, tickets available at Master’s Touch, Ponca City, call 767-1400 for more information. ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. July 20 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. July 21 Free Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., RSVP Office, 110 North Fourth Street, refreshments, music and fun. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. July 22 Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. July 23 Environmental Trust Authority of Northern Oklahoma, 11:30 a.m., Mayor’s Office, 822 Cedar Street, Perry. July 24 Roy Clark, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, corporate sponsors Boettcher, Ryan and Martin and Unite Supermarket, tickets at Poncan, all seats reserved, $15, $20, $25, 765-0943. July 24-25-26 Po-Hi Class of 1963 Class Reunion. July 25 Lake Road Scurry, 5 km mile/walk, 8 a.m., Shelter House No. 3 at Lake Ponca, sponsored by Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma, pick up entries at United Way or call 762-2873 for information. July 26 Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc. Membership Drive Ice Cream Social, 2-4 p.m., Cultural Center Grounds, 1000 East Grand Avenue. July 27 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. July 28 Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. July 29 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. August 3 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa, more information 765-3164. August 4 Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 5 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. August 6 Kay-9 Dog Training Club meeting, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library. August 7 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. August 8 Pioneer Water Garden Society second annual pond tour, more information Ray Moreland 762-7806. August 10 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 11 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. August 12 Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. August 12-13-14-15 101 Wild West Rodeo, 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street at West Prospect Avenue. August 13 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Arts Adventure To Be Held July 20-31 at Marland EstateThis year, as in years past, the Marland Mansion and Marland Estate Hotel and Conference Center will be the two-week home for Arts Adventure ’98. Openings are still available for the arts-related workshop set for July 20-31. Classes will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students entering sixth through tenth grades study and participate in art areas they choose, including one major and two minors. The concept of Arts Adventure originated in 1991 as a summer day camp for young students interested in the arts. During these two weeks, artist-instructors come to lead students in age-appropriate activities in the areas of creative writing, dramatics, dance, piano, orchestra, visual arts and vocal music. Two evening showcases featuring the work of the artist-instructors and students have been scheduled. The nine professional artists teaching Arts Adventure this year will share their expertise and talent in a special Artist’s Showcase at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the East Chapel. Then on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m., a Student Showcase will highlight the efforts of students from this workshop as they exhibit artwork and/or perform for the evening. These events are free and will be located on the grounds and in the buildings of the estate and mansion. The public is encouraged to attend. Students may still enroll. Total cost for the two-week workshop is $125. Scholarships, however, are available to help students who may have difficulty with the tuition fee. For additional information regarding Arts Adventure ’98 or to request an application for enrollment, call 762-9684. Apprentices/assistants for the day camp are needed. If interested, juniors and seniors may call for an application to work. Arts Adventure is made possible through the support of the Oklahoma Arts Council, Conoco, the Jim Throop Foundation, and numerous other community and corporate donations. Red Buckets Need Filling For Energy Aid ProgramsRed buckets will be out across Oklahoma Saturday in a state-wide effort to raise funds for the three Energy Assistance programs administered by The Salvation Army. The money will be used to help the needy with utility bills. Both the height of summer and the dead of winter are hard times for the less fortunate, when temperature extremes can weaken the body and make even minor illnesses life-threatening. Support of this one-day event can be a matter of life and death. The Salvation Army has taken on a special partner this year to help man the red collection buckets. The Masonic fraternity in Oklahoma is helping as part of their commitment to community improvement. Members of Ponca Lodge 83 in Ponca City will be at Wal-Mart from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday collecting donations. All the money raised in the community will be used locally to help with the energy bills of the citizens of this community. While this is the first time the Masons have partnered with The Salvation Army at the state level, community involvement is nothing new for Masonic Lodges. Across the United States, Masons give more than $2 million each day to help others. Best known are the Shrine Children’s Hospitals and Burn Centers where children are treated free of charge, but there are many other charities including eye surgery, childhood language problems, diabetes and cancer research, and anti-drug programs. In Oklahoma, Masons give more than two and a half million dollars each year to help others, including support for education and help for individuals. Following the bombing of the Murrah Building, Masons around the world contributed more than $337,600, much of which was used to provide emotional counseling to the school children who lost friends and family, or who were traumatized by the events of those terrible days. This event will help raise funds to help Ponca City townspeople — it doesn’t take much to help neighbors. State Author Writes About Creepy-Crawly CreaturesBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer For those who do not like creepy crawlies and are frightened by even the thought of snakes, do not attempt to read “The Red Hourglass — Lives of the Predators” by Gordon Grice. It talks of spiders, bugs, snakes, and other unmentionables that those, wanting their lives to be orderly and tidy, wish not to acknowledge. Grice will be at Brace Books & More from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and will present a lecture entitled “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Black Widow Spiders.” Grice is Oklahoma’s very own spider expert. He has known spiders and bugs all of his life and has a growing fascination, even obsession, with them — it is hard not to call him Spider Man. He is not a scientist but, rather, a naturalist. He collects, watches, studies, experiments, documents and reports on spiders and other predators. Some live in his home and office in lots of pickle jars and terrariums — some even on his kitchen table. Some are named. He will stay up all night just to watch a battle between two tarantulas. Grice was born and reared in Oklahoma. A graduate of Oklahoma State University and the University of Arkansas’s MFA program, he currently is a teacher of English and humanities at Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kan. He lives in Guymon with his wife and 3-year-old son. It all started with a very wise and knowledgeable grandmother who, trying to find ways to entertain her grandchildren, equipped them with an ice cream scoop and a coffee can and sent them out to collect spiders and bugs. Feigning a horror for the critters, she taught and encouraged his interest and learning of bugs and other creatures. Grice is guide to the morbid, sometimes graceful, and yet horribly fascinating world of the black widow, mantid (preying mantis), rattlesnake, tarantula, pig, canid (dog, wolf, coyote, fox) and brown recluse spider. He writes with a poetic style that makes these accounts of death and torture seem graceful and respectful in the telling — and extremely readable. However, the reader might find, while reading, a tickling on the back of the neck or between the shoulder blades. To those squeamish or weak at heart, this may not be the book for them. An example of some of his brutally descriptive yet realistically fascinating writing can be found in the chapter on the mantid — its eating and procreation habits. The reader will also find the chapter on the canid of interest as it describes the domestication of the dog and the relationship with humans, a relationship that goes back only 14,000 years. The realization that dogs kill humans and wolves do not comes as a surprise, as the popular thinking is the opposite. “In the United States, domestic dogs kill more people than rattlesnakes, venomous spiders, stinging insects, bears, or sharks. Dogs, in fact, are second only to humans as killers of humans. Pure wolves, wild or captive, kill people so rarely it’s hard to find authentic cases,” Grice points out. Many misconceptions, some through ignorance and some through comfort, are pointed out in this book. The reader will find that the conception held by many that there are only two dangerous spiders in the United States — the black widow and the brown recluse — is wrong “As usual, the assumption that we know everything has got us into trouble,” points out Grice. There is another whose common name is the hobo spider. In truth, we do not know that this is the truth either. And the comforting thought that animals do not kill for sport is debunked as well — they sometimes kill just for the fun of it. The similarities between predators and humans is also pointed out when he talks about how wild dogs disembowel a deer and then describes the Elizabethan practices of dealing with traitors. Grice did not write to make one feel more comfortable, but to tell the reality of nature. He tells of a world where “mating becomes cannibalistic, tiny brown spiders can rid a whole building of every living thing, and where snake venom digests human flesh.” And he is unblinking, unapologetic and wonderfully unsentimental in the telling. He explains how the fear of the dreaded rattlesnake might be a curse for the snake as other predators such as hoofed animals, and humans, go out of their way to kill it. “No other animal provokes such visceral reactions from other species,” Grice observes. Once a deer was spotted jumping up and down on a rattlesnake for half an hour. He depicts a chilling experiment by a doctor researching the effects of a black widow’s bite that almost turned deadly, and of a woman with a pink and yellow rash on her that doctors could not find the cause of until she and her husband drained the waterbed and found a nest of recluse spiders. Grice leaves readers who are comfortably living in their tidy, neat and clean world suddenly looking in the corners, under the mattress and glancing at the world around them, and never looking at their world the same. Brown Bag Features MusiciansIt is amazing the caliber of musical talent that can be found in Ponca City! Four area musicians will be featured in, “A Mixed Bag,” the fourth in Pioneer Bank and Trust’s Brown Bag Lunch series. The program will be held noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. Guest musicians will include John Hunt, Bill Denison, Mandy Hudgins and Lila Hudgins. Hunt is known for his soft voice, soothing guitar accompaniment and renditions of ’60s and ’70s music. Self-taught, he finds music to be a good outlet. When not playing solo, Hunt plays in a group called Retro with local Steve Mallory and, “some guys from Texas.” Denison is a harmonica player from way back. His music gives depth to the sounds of the Zen Okies who will shortly be releasing a compact disc. Mandy Hudgins will bring to the program the magic sounds of the hammered dulcimer. Accompanied on the guitar by her mother, Lila, Mandy will play well-known folk and mountain songs. Mandy will also be featured in the last brown bag lunch program as part of the Denim Trio, a recorder group. The current series of lunch programs will run through the end of July and will feature a number of performers for music-lovers of all ages. The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch, with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests. Contracts Fill Agenda For Fiscal Year StartBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Monday night is the first city commission meeting of the 1998-99 fiscal year and its agenda, full of contract renewals, reflects such. The new fiscal year began July, 1. There are six contract renewals which the city commissioners will consider and vote upon Monday night. Among them are agreements between the city and: • the Chamber of Commerce for “Give Ponca the Business” program in which the city will pay $2,500 towards such program. • the Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center and Shelter for $19,000 for services provided. • the Ponca City Kids Inc. for the city to pay a $500 portion of the electrical bill for one year of provided programs. • Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma for $5,000 of services rendered. • Ponca City Pro-Teens organization for $1,200 for one year of programs. • Ponca City Tomorrow to receive $15,000 of city funds. • Grant Consulting Services for Candy Thomas in the amount of $20,000 for one year of services. • The Ponca City School System for $24,000 cost of the D.A.R.E. program. The commissioners will also consider the sale of a one-half acre tract of Industrial Development land on Ash Street to Oklahoma Castings Inc. in the amount of $3,500. The second quarterly report on the No. 1 Fire Station Renovation Project, the tax receipts, and expenditures will be presented during Monday night’s meeting. As the Ponca City Utility Authority the commissioners will consider the purchase of a metal building and roof repairs for the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection divisions located at 112 East Brookfield. A lease from Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) to the Ponca City Utility Authority (PCUA) for an electrical substation site to be located at the Southwest corner of Ash Street and Prospect Avenue will also be reviewed Monday night. As the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) the commissioners will be considering a request of Cookshack Inc. to purchase 1.55 acres for $9,000. To get the ball rolling on a proposed “spec” building for the Airport Industrial park a presentation on the matter will be given to the commissioners. Also to be considered by the PCDA will be the expenditure of $5,000 for independent testing for the reconstruction and realignment of the runways at the Municipal Airport. Lease renewals to be reviewed include those at Darr School Building No. 5 to Dean Garroutte doing business as Garroutte Products, airport leases with both Enrique’s Cafe and Exec Express II Inc. doing business as Aspen Mountain Air Airlines. A supplement agreement with Air Systems Component for the extension on the land for their parking lot will also be considered. YMCA Activities Benefit All AgesEditor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way’s 17 member agencies. With the arrival of summer, the YMCA of Ponca City is in full swing with its day camp and progressive swim lesson programs. YMCA Day Camp is a program designed to help participants grow spiritually, physically and mentally. Trips to a natural campsite are taken with challenging activities for both small and large group settings. Activities are conducted under the guidance of caring, well-trained staff members. Each two-week session is centered around a theme. Campers enjoy field trips, games, arts and crafts, and sports, as well as outdoor skills including fishing, hiking and camping. YMCA Day Camping gives children an experience that lasts a lifetime, according to Kelly Kay, the new executive director of Ponca City’s YMCA. The Y’s progressive swim program kicked off its summer session with the YMCA Splash. More than 190 children participated in the week-long event, designed to be an introduction to swimming and water safety skills. Kay expects the program will help 600 children throughout the summer learn to swim at the YMCA/Community Pool. A class for parents and tots is only one of eight levels offered in each session. Classes are offered in five, two-week sessions. “There is a new sound at the YMCA these days. The sound of children laughing and playing,” says Joe Rothbauer, YMCA board chairman. He continued, “We are striving to be a mission driven organization that is kid friendly and family oriented. It is great to see our efforts paying off.” Rothbauer, who is now employed by Conoco, attended the University of Wisconsin on a football scholarship. He believes very strongly in the YMCA and credits the positive experience he had in the YMCA Youth football program as a child. According to Rothbauer, the program not only fostered a love for the sport but provided an opportunity for his education. He now volunteers at the local YMCA as a means of giving something back. In addition to the day camp and swim lessons, the YMCA offers parent and tot, gym and story, youth and adult sports, school-aged child care, youth and government, aerobics, water exercise and holds a senior heath fair. The Y is also a complete fitness facility with free weights, Crossline, cardiovascular equipment and racquetball. Furthermore, YMCA members enjoy full use of the Community Pool. “We are concentrating our efforts on developing and offering quality programs that are affordable to the entire community,” Kay stated. “One thing that makes the YMCA so special is the support we receive from the community through contributions to United Way, our Chairman’s Club and the Annual Support Campaign,” continued Kay. “Those donors truly help to make a difference by allowing us to offer memberships and programs to those who otherwise may not be able to participate due to financial hardship,” said Kay. The YMCA continues to grow and continues to build for strong children, strong families and a strong community. United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Salvation Army and YMCA. Clark Brings Variety To Poncan on July 24When Roy Clark lands at the Poncan Theatre, he will bring with him one of the most prestigious careers of any artist to play the venerable old theater. What makes Roy so special? First, he is a premiere musician. Second, he is an accomplished singer. Third, he is a wonderful comedian. Patrons can see those talents at the Poncan for two shows at the Poncan Theatre on Friday, July 24. The first show begins at 7 p.m., and the second at 9:30 p.m.. Clark has an extraordinary gift to play a huge variety of instruments, and to play each of them very, very well. He plays fiddle, second to none. His guitar work is praised by all. You won’t find a better banjo player. A friend who knows him well says the mandolin may be his best talent of all. He also plays the trumpet, the trombone, and the piano. He is a Grammy winner, a six-time Instrumentalist of the Year, a Picker of the year, and holds many other awards for his fine musicianship. He also is a fine singer, as many fans will tell you. Folks still love to him caress “Yesterday When I was Young,” or belt out any of the high-energy songs from his live Branson albums. His tenor voice is clear, strong, and colorful. It’s the kind of voice that stirs emotions — and many different emotions. Roy Clark has a gift for finding the joy in every song and in communicating with all of us. As a comedian, Roy Clark is one of the most visible performers of the century. He was host of “Hee Haw” for 25 years. It took a solid comedian to be a regular guest on “The Beverly Hillbillies.” And it took a terrific comedian to guest host the “Tonight Show” when Carson was gone. He even won the “Comedy Act of the Year” award from the Academy of Country Music. “Our ticket prices are lower than you might expect,” says theater director Kenn Wessel. The theater is blessed with corporate sponsorships from United Supermarkets and Boettcher, Ryan and Martin, Attorneys. “Because of their help, our prices are a solid value,” Wessel says. “I believe that, once Branson’s taxes are included, our top price is a little less than an average ticket at Branson,” says Wessel. And you don’t have to drive half a day to see the show. It’s remarkable, since the 800-seat Poncan has to pay the same artist fees that a 2,000-seat theater might pay, but with fewer seats to generate income. Wessel says, “We’re very grateful to our sponsors. We couldn’t do this without them, and I hope the patrons appreciate them, too.” Tickets for the Roy Clark show are still available at the Poncan Theatre. The theater office is just left (west) of the main entrance to the theater. “We’re in the space that used to be the Cozy Barber Shop at 104 East Grand,” says Wessel. He also points out that the theater is able to accept Visa and MasterCard or make other payment arrangements by phone. For ticket information, patrons may come by the theater any Monday through Friday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., or call the theater at 580-765-0943. Museum Board Seeks Grant For PromotionBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Pioneer Woman Museum Advisory Board is requesting a grant from the Ponca City Tourism Authority to promote the grand opening of the expanded museum. The grand opening is slated for Sept. 26. This request is to be heard at the 2 p.m., Wednesday meeting in the Sun Room at the Cultural Center. In addition to the Pioneer Woman Museum request for $3,000, there is another request for that amount for the Team X Stream Bike Club. This would be used for the Kaw Challenge Mountain Bike Race slated for Oct. 3 and 4. The tourism authority is funded by a three percent hotel motel tax and a portion of these funds is set aside for promoting events that bring visitors to town. Other items on the agenda include approving or disapproving the Plan of Action for 1998-99. Also discussion and action is set for funding a mailing for Festival of Angels in the amount of $500. During coordinator Missy Morland’s report she will cover the gift shop sales, visitor information center statistics and Fourth of July celebration. Open Forum for Local VA Clinic To Be Held Thursday at LegionDepartment of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, is announcing the opening of a new community based outpatient clinic. The clinic will be located at the Northern Oklahoma Family Care Center, 306 Fairview. The tentative opening date is Aug. 3. Several members of the Veterans Administration staff will be presenting an open forum to answer questions and provide information about eligibility for veterans in the Ponca City Area. The forum will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue. A two-day enrollment for the purpose of determining eligibility and entering veterans in the VA system will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. at the American Legion. A copy of the veterans discharge paper (DD-214) will be required. The open forum and enrollment will be open to all veterans interested in receiving their primary care at the Ponca City clinic. Veterans currently being seen by the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center need not enroll, but should respond to a letter that is being sent to them by the medical center regarding their preference of locations to receive care. A review of eligibility and heath care needs of current and new enrollees will then be preformed by the VA to determine which veteran swill be seen at this clinic since capacity is limited. Counselor Certification Announced by CenterThe Social Development Center of the Ponca Tribe has announced that Senior Counselor II Thomas Primeaux has successfully completed all the phases of training and testing and is now classified as a Certified Clinical Supervisor. This certification is in compliance with the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Certification Board guidelines and ethics. It is also a National Certification status. This enables Primeaux to help in the supervision and training of other counselors who are interested in gaining their certification. He is the first counselor in the history of the Social Development Center and the Ponca Tribe to acquire this status. He is also, an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor; an HIV/STD counselor/educator, along with his duties as senior counselor at the Social Development Center. The director, Leland Pappan, and his staff congratulate Primeaux on the achievement. Land of Country Set Sept. 11-12 At HutchinsPONCA CITY — Plans are now under way for the 12th annual “The Land of Country” Antique and Craft Festival to be held Sept. 11-12 in the Hutchins Memorial Building, Seventh Street and Overbrook Avenue. The 1998 Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. More than 72 antique and craft exhibitors from Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma have been accepted to display their wares at the Festival. Admission to the two-day event will be available at the door for a $2 donation. Proceeds from the annual event will be donated to local charitable projects in Ponca City. The Land of Country Committee is a non-profit organization that has raised over $200,000 in 11 years with all proceeds from the event given to local charities and organizations. Recently the committee used proceeds to help the Child Development Center, Ponca Playhouse, 101 District Boy Scouts, Marland Mansion, Cultural Center and Ponca City Fire Department. Lunch will be served both days of the Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost of the lunch will be $5. For more information on the Festival, call (580) 762-6083. Catholic Heart Volunteer Teens Paint Ponca Emergency Shelter for HomelessThe Ponca Tribal Emergency Shelter for the homeless, at White Eagle, received some unexpected help this week from a group of teens with the Catholic Heart Workcamp stationed in Newkirk. The group was one of the 16-20 teams sent out from the Workcamp staying at the Newkirk High School and consisting of 150 teens from all across the U.S. The teens painted the shelter inside and did some repairs and yard work. The staff at the emergency shelter reciprocated and, with the help of some of the teens, prepared an Indian taco lunch for the group on Wednesday. Kay Grant, director of the Ponca Tribal Emergency Shelter, said, “We really appreciate and are enjoying the results of the hard work done by those teens. I also am grateful for the thoughtfulness of Helene Schwartz, Ponca City United Way director, for recommending our shelter for a new paint job, when this workforce came to town.” She continued, “The paint was donated by Hughes Lumber Co., Lowe’s, Sherwin-Williams, Brandt’s and the Catholic Heart Workcamp group and we could not have had this work done without them. We truly appreciate them all.” The work group at White Eagle included teens from Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Kentucky. State Flag Book Requested For Gift to KameokaLocal author Marquetta Brown recently received a letter from Mike Henson, mayor of Stillwater, and Russell Conway, chairperson of the Stillwater Sister Cities Council, requesting an autographed copy of her book “The Oklahoma Flag” to be included as part of a gift presentation to Kameoka, Kyoto, Japan. Brown’s book will be shipped along with other gifts to Kameoka to be officially presented by a Stillwater delegation during the dedication of Kameoka’s new Life Long Learning Center this fall. The Stillwater delegation to Japan will include representatives from the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Public Schools and the sister cities Council program. According to Mayor Henson, the goal of the exchange program in the Sister Cities Council program is to exchange knowledge about the diversity, culture and creativity of Stillwater and Kameoka. Stillwater citizens are sending books written by Stillwater area authors, and recently received a large collection of books from Kameoka as a gift to the citizens of Stillwater. The City of Kameoka Public Library has established a Sister Cities Corner, and wrote they would gladly welcome books from this area for their many patrons who read and speak English, says Conway. Participants in the Stillwater literary exchange will be honored later this year, at a reception in Stillwater, hosted by Mayor Henson. Mrs. Brown was informed that a photo would be taken at that time and a framed copy will be taken to Japan to be included in the presentation of books to the City of Kameoka. Brown, a retired Ponca City English teacher, wrote “The Oklahoma Flag — Designed by a Fluke” when she realized there were only a few scattered articles written about the Oklahoma state flag. In her research, Brown interviewed persons who had personally known the flag designer, Louise Fluke. The book was nominated for the regional American Association for State and Local History Awards by the Oklahoma Historical Society in 1997. She has presented numerous programs in the state impersonating Louise Fluke and telling the story of the Oklahoma Flag. Brown will be presenting a program at Sterling House in Ponca City on July 29. Student Honors Highlight Opening Of Otoe-Missouria EncampmentThe Otoe-Missouria Johnson O’Malley Parent Committee will honor the following students of Frontier School during the first night of the annual Otoe-Missouria Encampment Thursday. These students will receive an award for their accomplishments during the 1997-98 school year. Principal’s Honor Roll First-Grade — Morgan Black, Ophelia Botone, Phillip Burgess, Jennifer Eatman, Ashley Gooden, Tashina Littlecook, Kirsten Thompson, Erik Williams Second Grade — Michelle Cline, Angela Cook, Lowella Rhodd Third Grade — Michelle Atkins, James Bible, Melissa Hamilton, Franny Hopper, Tracy Jones, Sam McIntosh Lieb Fourth Grade — Jamee Black, Dwaune Driggers, Royce Forte’, Damien Goodman, Tiana Harvey-Toahty, Michael McClellan, Elsie Whitehorn Fifth Grade — Mayla Hamilton Sixth Grade — Charisse Faw Faw Cline, Eugene Coble, Michelle Forte’, Elijah Helt Seventh Grade — Courtney Burgess 11th Grade — Danielle Norman, R.T. Shotton 12th Grade — Kim DeRoin, Shanna King Superintendent’s Honor Roll First Grade — Naomi Roubedeaux Second Grade — Julia Moore, Sophie Whitehorn Third Grade — Sharon Forte’, Rhemie Helt, Stephen Pratt Fourth Grade — Jenna Plumley Seventh Grade — Alicia Petty 12th Grade — Justin Petty These students made the Honor Roll the first and second semesters. Patricia Gould Black will receive the perfect attendance trophy. She was not absent or tardy both semesters. Justin Petty is the most outstanding graduating senior. Ronnie Bible is the most outstanding male basketball player. Denise Jake is the most outstanding female basketball player. Boyd Romero is the most improved male basketball player. Carolee Bible is the most improved female basketball player. Democrat Women’s Club Hosts Barbecue ThursdayDemocrat Women’s Club of Kay County will host a barbecue at Lake Ponca Park shelter house Thursday to introduce the voters to state and local Democratic party candidates. Serving is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. and the tickets are $5. Among those attending will be state candidates, Sen. Paul Muegge, from District 20; Sen. J. Berry Harrison, District 10; gubernatorial candidates Rep. Laura Boyd, Norman, and Rep. James Hagar, Pawhuska; Clifton Scott, state auditor and inspector; Robert Butkin, state treasurer; M.C. Smothermon, Edmond, Fifth District U.S. Congressional candidate; J.C. Watts Sr., Eufaula, candidate for Oklahoma Labor commissioner, and Dan Lowe, candidate for lieutenant governor. The Kay County candidates attending will be Tresa Engle, county assessor; James Powelson, Ponca City, candidate for county commissioner District 1, and Sylvia Pratt, Newkirk, candidate for state representative District 38. “We hope everyone will take advantage of this great opportunity to meet each of the state and county Democratic Party candidates of this election year who are planning to be here,” said Donna Swope, president of the Kay County Democrat Women’s Club. For more information call (580) 767-8354. Summer LunchThe Ponca City Schools are offering a free summer feeding program at Union Elementary and Ponca City Middle School from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All children between the ages of one to 18 are eligible. Lunch Monday — Dino nuggets with hot roll or peanut butter and jam sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, cinnamon apples, raisins, orange juice and milk. Tuesday — Hot pockets or peanut butter and jam sandwich, Jello, lettuce salad, peaches, oatmeal cookies, raisins, orange juice and milk. Wednesday — Corn dogs or peanut butter and jam sandwich, mixed fruit, tatter tots, baked beans, Rocky Road pudding, raisins, orange juice and milk. Thursday — Pretzel with cheese or peanut butter and jam sandwich, carrots and celery with peanut butter, broccoli salad, diced pears, wacky cake, raisins, orange juice and milk. Friday — Meat and cheese nachos or peanut butter and jam sandwich, refried beans, mexican rice, applesauce, cookies, raisins, orange juice and milk. Dog Bath, Dip Set for July 19The Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc. will hold a flea bath and dip for dogs 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Pioneer Motor Bank. The cost is $5. The dip was donated by Farmers Ranch Drive Co-op. Part of the Kay-9 Dog Training Club’s objective is to promote responsible ownership and encourage proper care towards dogs. The club meets these objectives by sponsoring activities such as dog obedience classes in the spring and fall, therapy dog training, and canine good citizen testing. The Kay-9 Dog Training Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call 765-2664 or 762-7360. Proficiency Tests To Be Given HerePonca City Public Schools will be administering the Oklahoma Proficiency test Aug. 3-4 at the Administration Building, 111 West Grand Avenue. Parents must write a letter to the school district requesting that their child be given the proficiency test. The district must be notified by July 27 to ensure their child will be tested. Letters should be mailed to Dr. John Scroggins, Ponca City Public Schools, 111 West Grand, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. DEATHSDuane E. Palovik Duane E. PalovikPERRY — Duane E. Palovik, former resident of Newkirk, died Friday evening, July 10, 1998, at the Mercy Health Center in Perry. He was 70. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry with the Rev. Kevin Devlin officiating. Burial will be in the St. Rose Of Lima Cemetery. A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, 1998, at the Brown Funeral Home in Perry. Duane E. Palovik was born April 14, 1928, in Perry, the son of John P. and Charlotte Palovik. He was educated in Noble County and Perry schools where he was active in 4-H and Future Farmers of America and received a junior master farmer degree. He attended Oklahoma A & M, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture economics. He served in the U.S. Army. On April 17, 1955, he married Jo Ann Howerton. He was employed as manager of the Newkirk Farmers Coop, 1954-57; as senior vice president and director of Albright Title and Trust; and as senior vice president and manager of the First National Bank and Trust of Perry, Billings branch, 1979-90. Palovik served as exalted ruler of the Perry Elks, grand knight of Knights of Columbus, and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He was a member of the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce, where he served as president; the United Fund; Lions Club; Newkirk Diamond Jubilee, serving on the executive committee; and was awarded the Newkirk Achievement Award in 1969. He was also a member of the Perry United Fund, serving as president; Perry Chamber of Commerce, director; Perry City Councilman, 1991-1997; Billings Chamber of Commerce, serving as director; and Billings Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Mike Palovik of Duncan, and Steve Palovik of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Dana McDaniel of Enid, and Dee Niles of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Deloris Patak of Perry, and Pat Lewis, Hanford, Calif.; one brother, John Palovik of Tulsa; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Wilma J. HudsonpillarWilma J. “Nanny” Hudsonpillar, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Friday morning, July 10, 1998, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell. She was 87. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, 1998, at Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Frank Tepe officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery of Ponca City. Wilma J. “Nanny” Hudsonpillar was born Sept. 15, 1910, in Yellville, Ark., the daughter of Elzie Roy and Bertha (Pascoe) Jenkins. The family came to Oklahoma in 1914 and settled in the Shidler area. She attended school in the Denoya schools. She attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she earned a teaching degree. While in school, she played on the basketball team and played the trombone. On Oct. 25, 1930, she married John R. Hudsonpillar in Shidler, and the family made their home east of Ponca City near Kaw City. Hudsonpillar was employed as a substitute teacher and as cafeteria manager at Security Bank. She was also employed in furniture sales. She was a member of the Ranch Drive Baptist Church and later Eastern Heights Christian Church, the Senior Citizens lunch hour and the Community Clubhouse in Bois D’Arc. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Sue Waggerman of Ponca City, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1995, two sisters, and one daughter, Darlene. The family will be at 143 Bobwhite Road. Coy M. TuckerOKLAHOMA CITY — Coy M. Tucker, resident of Ponca City, died Friday, July 10, 1998, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 81. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at the Sunset Baptist Church in Ponca City with burial in Arlington Cemetery in Midwest City. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hunter Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. Coy M. Tucker was born Jan. 14, 1917, in West Brewery, Texas, the son of George Washington Tucker and Martha Jane (Nix) Tucker. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Tucker retired from Tinker Air Force Base where he was a special operator. He was a longtime resident of Oklahoma City and a resident of Ponca City since 1993. Tucker is survived by his wife, Myrtis M. Tucker, of the home; one daughter, Debbie Wilson; one brother, Mitchell Tucker; two sisters, Alta Weeks and Fay Weeks; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, and five brothers and sisters. Jimmie Brewernewkirk— Jimmie Brewer, resident of Newkirk, died Wednesday, July 8, 1998, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 71. Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Olathe, Kan. Jimmie Brewer was born Feb. 22, 1927, in Louisburg, Kan., the son of T.R. Brewer and Carrie (Wright) Brewer. On Feb. 18, 1949, he was married to Dorothy Joeckel in Paola, Kan. They lived for a time in Sprill Hill, Kan., before moving to Newkirk. He was a member of Local 1202 labor union in Ponca City. Brewer is survived by his wife of the home; five sons, Terry Brewer of Olathe, Kan., Jimmie J. Brewer of Mount Vernon, Mo., Alfred Brewer of Overland Park, Kan., Melvin Brewer of Spring Hill, Kan., and Walter Brewer of Marland; two daughters, Debra Shephard and Carrie Case, both of Marland; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. FuneralsTuesday Roger RichardsonFuneral will be 2 p.m. at the Oliver Hawks Funeral Home in Oxford, Kan. A private family burial will be held later at the Highland Cemetery in Winfield, Kan. No public viewing will be held. Services PendingIsham E. StumbaughFAIRFAX — Isham Edward Stumbaugh died Friday, July 10, 1998, in Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 1998, in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten of Fairfax. NEWS BRIEFSHouse Vandalism —İAt 7:30 a.m. Friday police were called to the 100 block of West Emporia Avenue for a house that had been “torn up.” A report was taken. Embezzlement —İAt 8:42 a.m. Friday police were notified of an embezzlement at a business in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A minor accident in the 1900 block of East Woodlands was reported to police at 9:01 a.m. Friday. Accident —İAt 9:42 a.m. Friday a non-injury accident at Ash Street and Broadway Avenue was reported. Injury Accident —İOne person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 9:53 a.m. Friday after sustaining injuries in an accident at U.S. 60, four miles east of the Arkansas River Bridge. Missing Equipment — At 11:57 a.m. Friday police took a report on some equipment reported missing from Bowker Ford, 2500 North Fourteenth Street. Fire —İAt 12:09 p.m. Friday fire units responded to a reported fire at Pioneer Technology Center 2101 North Ash Street. It was however, a small fire that was extinguished before firemen arrived. House Fire — At 12:30 p.m. Friday a house fire was reported in the 2800 block of Temple Place. It was minor electrical fire. Disgruntle Customer — At 2:17 p.m. Friday police were called to Snip and Clip, 2005 North Fourteenth Street after a person, angry after being refused a hair cut, broke the front door. Injured Child — Police were notified at 2:21 p.m. Friday that a 10-year-old boy was being treated at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for a pellet gun shot wound. Stolen Materials — At 2:32 p.m. police were notified of some roofing materials stolen from Lake Road near Pecan Street. The call was transferred to the sheriff’s office. Stolen Bike — At 4:26 p.m. Friday a resident in the 200 block of South Elm Street reported a stolen bike. An officer was assigned. False Bomb Alarm — At 4:25 p.m. Friday the Indian Health Center at 200 White Eagle was evacuated after a possible bomb was discovered. However the device was found to a light bulb inside a cardboard tube container. Arrest — Police arrested a 26-year-old man at 4:52 p.m. Friday from South Avenue and Waverly Street for possession of marijuana and public intoxication. Arrest — A 24-year-old woman was turned into police at 5:23 p.m. Friday on a city warrant, trespassing, assault and battery and on a Kay County warrant for nine counts of embezzlement by an employee. Kids on Tracks — At 7:31 p.m. Friday police were called to the 100 block of East Albany after receiving a report of children playing on some nearby railroad tracks and “dodging” trains. The kids were located and sent home. Missing Items — At 9:59 p.m. Friday a resident in the 3700 block of Larkspur Drive contacted police regarding some items taken from their home. An officer was assigned. Stolen Vehicle — At 10 p.m. Friday a vehicle was reportedly stolen out of the parking at 1701 Sykes Boulevard. Assault — A woman called police at 11:41 p.m. Friday after reportedly being assaulted by an 18-year-old as she left work in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue. An officer was assigned. Arrest — Police arrested a 21-year-old man at 11:43 p.m. Friday from the 3500 block of Union Street for assault and battery and public intoxication. Arrest — At 11:50 p.m. Friday a 32-year-old woman was arrested at the scene of an accident at Grand Avenue and Ash Street for driving under the influence and following too close. Arrest — A 19-year-old man was arrested at 1:02 a.m. Saturday from Fourteenth Street and Whitworth Avenue for driving under the influence. Beer Theft — At 2:32 a.m. Saturday two 12-packs of beer were reportedly stolen from Sav-A-Trip, 207 East Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. USS Columbus reunion — The USS Columbus is having a reunion Oct. 15-18 at Norfolk, Va. All Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present, contact Al Lewis, Sec., 726 E. Covina Blvd., Covina, CA 91722-2955, or call (626) 966-8341 (w) or (626) 339-3568 (h), or fax to (626) 966-5481 PST. 1945 Reunion — Members of the Ponca City High School class of 1945 will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the programming room of the Ponca City Library for a reunion planning meeting. Interested persons may call Mary, 762-9982, for more information. Auction and Barbecue — The Ponca City Noon Lions Club will host an auction and barbecue 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Marland Mansion. Adults are $8 and children 12 and under are $5. A myriad of items will be auctioned off and more are still needed. To donate call 762-5336 or 767-3910 to arrange for pick-up, or items may be designated for the Lions Club and dropped off at the Salvation Army. All proceeds to fund the Eye Glasses for Local Needy Children and Sight Conservation. Girl Scout Fun Day — Girl Scouts will be meeting at Sun N’ Fun on Aug. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The fee is $60 and includes a patch. Please bring swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen and meet at Pavilion 1. Call 765-4096 for registration information. Auxiliary Meeting — The Ladies Auxiliary of DAV will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at 401 South Lincoln. For more information about the meeting call 762-2341. Calligraphy class — Arts Adventure artist Kelli Cline is offering a calligraphy class for adults at the Marland Mansion 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. The $30 fee includes a calligraphy pen. Send your check today c/o Jimmie Eatherly, 1300 Holbrook, Ponca City, or call 762-8482 for more information. Class size is limited. LIFESTYLESIditarod Competition In Alaskan Wilds Brings Out Best in Men, Women, Dogs Iditarod Competition In Alaskan Wilds Brings Out Best in Men, Women, DogsBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Tee-shirts boasting “Alaska,....where men are men and women win the Iditarod,” tout the feat of Libby Riddles, and in recent years, Susan Butcher, who won the world’s longest sled dog race in 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1990. Butcher outdistanced the field of racers covering the 1,049 miles from Anchorage to Nome in 1986 with the best time by completing the race in 11 days, 15 hours and six minutes on the longest Northern Route. This route has 26 check points. During the odd numbered years the race takes the southern route, while the Northern route is used during the even years. A year later, in 1987, this gutsy lady broke her own record by finishing 11 days, two hours, five minutes and 13 seconds. Three years later Butcher shaved off more time — finishing in 11 days, one hour, 53 minutes and 23 seconds. Slowest winner was Carl Huntington, who won the event in 1974 with a time of 20 days, 15 hours, two minutes and seven seconds. Another bit of trivia is that the closest finish happened in 1978, when Dick Mackey finished one second ahead of Rick Swenson. The winner was determined by the nose of the lead dog across the finish line. Swenson is the only five time winner of “The Last Great Race,” winning the crown in three different decades — the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. He was the winner in 1977, 1979, 1981,1982 and 1991. Mackey’s son Rick made race history in 1983 becoming the first son of an Iditarod champion to follow in his father’s “sled tracks.” Other coincidences are that they both broke timing records and both were wearing Number 13 racing bibs. Butcher an Icon Butcher, an Alaska icon, who has since retired from the great race to raise a family, still trains dogs and is an attraction connected with the stern wheeler Discovery III cruise line. Butcher demonstrates the talents of dogs on the shores of the Chena and Tanana Rivers for the enjoyment of passengers aboard the riverboat. The three-tiered boat proudly displays Butcher’s large 1990 first place trophy engraved with her victorious exploit. The large silver cup is filled with yellow roses and is encased in a glass faced wooden cabinet for passengers to admire. Other female Iditarod winners were Libby Riddles, DeeDee Jonrowe and Mary Shields. Commemorates Mercy Run The Iditarod Sled Dog Race commemorates the historic relay run of 1925, when desperately needed diphtheria serum was transported by dog sled from Nenana to Nome. This is just a distance of 25 miles. But the mission started in Anchorage, after a request was made from Nome for serum to fight the diphtheria epidemic. First, people in Anchorage tried to send the serum by ship but ice prevented this voyage. Next mode of transportation attempted was by plane, but blizzards prevented flying. So finally the serum was sent by train, which stopped at Nenana, and a dog sled team made the rest of the rescue mission, with a relay of mushers delivering the life saving medicine. During this modern age the race traditionally begins at Wasilla near Anchorage. The significance of the race is memorialized in Anchorage, where a bronze monument was erected honoring sled dogs. The teams average 16 dogs, which means over 1,000 dogs are trained each year ready to make the endurance race to Nome. The shrine to the sled dogs in downtown Anchorage draws as much attention from tourists as Resolution Park and the Alaska Statehood Monument. Resolution Park contains a statue depicting Capt. James Cook, who explored the area two centuries ago. The statehood monument features a bust of President Dwight Eisenhower, who signed the Statehood Act for Alaska in 1959 making the vast territory the 49th state. Alaskans are proud to point out that “Alaska is twice as big as Texas. Dogs in Training The 1999 Iditarod race bound for Nome is set to start mushing March 6 and the dogs selected to race have been in training the better part of their dog lives. There are a number of theories as to what the word Iditarod means. In 1973 the Anchorage Times’ sports writer Gordon Fowler, wrote that Iditarod means clear water and was named by the Shageluk Indians for the Iditarod River. A decade later another newspaper would report that the word comes from the Ingalik Indian word Haidiarod, which was the name for the river on which the town was built. It means distance place. Another authority, James Kari, assistant professor at the University of Alaska Native Language Center told that the name Iditarod comes from an Ingalik and Holikachuk word for the Iditarod River. This names means distant or distant place. But to most people the world around Iditarod signifies a challenge for men, women and animals against mother nature and anyone making the race can carry the moniker of champion. Legend of the Lantern The last musher to cross the finish line is awarded a red lantern, also known as “Widow’s Lamp.” John Schultz in 1973 was presented the lantern for the longest time which was 31 days, 15 hours, nine minutes and one second. Ben Jacobson was the fastest last place finisher with a time of 17 days, six hours, two minutes and five seconds. According to the legend of the red lantern during the time when mail and freight were transported by dog sled, the drivers stopped at roadhouses between their destinations. Since the brave mushers ventured out in all kinds of frigid weather conditions they hit upon the idea that pilots also rely on, known today as a flight plan for safety reasons. The message was relayed ahead that a team was on the trail and a kerosene lamp was lit and hung outside the roadhouse. This helped the driver to find his way at night and signaled to others that a team was out on the trail. The lamp remained lit until the destination was reached safely. An annual tradition at the Iditarod is that a red lantern is lighted at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday in March at Burl Arch, the trail’s destination in Nome. The lantern remains burning until the last musher crosses the official finish line. At that time the officials extinguish the lamp designating the Iditarod is over for another year. Over the years 420 mushers from four continents and 12 foreign countries have completed the race since it began over a quarter of a century ago. Mushers have come from Austria, Australia, Canada, Czechoslovakia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Russia. The record number of Iditarod hopefuls was in 1992 with a field of 76. Although Susan Butcher is the best known woman in the sledding competition, she was by no means the only female. Thirty-three other women have tried their hand at training the spirited dogs and setting forth by sled on the thousand mile snow trail. Butcher, however was the woman, who “raised the bar” for both men and women traversing the snow covered trail. The Iditarod captures the imagination as it symbolizes the pioneer mercy run made three and a half decades before Alaska joined the “lower 48.” ‘The Road To Oklahoma’ Quilt Special To BramanThe Road To Oklahoma quilt pattern has proven to be a popular one with the community of Braman. A special “Quilts, Quilts, Quilts Through The Years” show will be held Saturday. The Braman Methodist Church is celebrating 100 years in October and a fall oak leaf pattern was chosen for the creation of a commemorative quilt using the “Road To Oklahoma” pattern. The color orange has served Braman schools for many years and has significance in Braman community heritage. The reddish-brown print with small blue, white and pale orange wild flowers form the shadow area and is symbolic of area flowers in the fall. The light fabric is symbolic of the “Eternal Light and Life” brought to the community by church founders. The dark red background border is a symbol for the “blood of Jesus” said a spokesperson. This quilt is being used as a fund-raiser for roof repairs to the church and was donated to the church by the United Methodist Church Women’s Service group, who have reserved the right to refuse inadequate bids. The quilt may be seen as well as purchased during a quilt show July 18 at the Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is free to the public and a quilting demonstration will be in progress from 10-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. The group will be quilting on a red and white Ohio Star Quilt. Also scheduled for show will be friendship quilts from the ‘20s and ‘30s and other heirloom pieces. The Braman Museum quilts will also be displayed. Extra parking is available from the alley west of the church located at Second and Eaton. In 1997 Irene Crow of Braman chose the fabrics for the City of Braman Centennial quilt, utilizing a “golden clover” fabric as symbolic of the wealth in the community: the golden wheat, produced and marketed in the community for 100 years, and oil. The blue fabric with the appearance of rocks is symbolic of the many fresh water streams in the area with the rocks as symbols of the Chikaskia River. The Rock Falls were useful and necessary when cattle herds were being driven to Kansas in 1870-1890. The green accent fabric with arrows at each crossroads is symbolic of the green grass and crops providing food products for the Braman community. The white on green fabric serves as a reminder of the “enlightment” provided by churches and schools in the community for 100 years. Mrs. Crow says the colors appear similar to ones that might have been used 100 years ago. The quilt was created by the Service Groups of the Braman United Methodist Church and presented to the city of Braman as part of the centennial celebration. The city used the quilt for fund-raising purposes. Lifestyles Information Available At The Ponca City NewsForms for engagement, anniversary and wedding announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor. The News requests that the name of a contact person and a telephone number, where they may be reached during business hours, be listed. The deadline for the Sunday edition for stories with pictures is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted at least two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, the News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event. However, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. Stories submitted prior to one month following the ceremony will usually receive preference in the Sunday edition. If the photo is a snapshot rather than a professional photograph, it may not be usable. We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be enlarged or reduced as needed. The only exception is some snapshots. Check with the Lifestyles Editor. There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may bleed through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if information submitted is handwritten rather than typed. Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where and how or why”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story but you may certainly do so if you desire; but be aware that the story is subject to editing. Items may be mailed, faxed or brought in person to the News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed. Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. For further information contact the Lifestyles Editor. For email use lifestyles@poncacitynews.com If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit. Arellano-Thomas Vows Said In June CeremonyNuptial vows for Anita Maria Arellano and Phillip Wayne Thomas were solemnized in a 2 p.m. ceremony June 13, 1998 at the University Congregational Church in Wichita, Kan. by Dr. Robert R. Meyers. The musical program included “Air” by Bach, “Canon in D” by Pachabel, “Through the Eyes of Love” with Melissa Manchester, “The Gift” with Collin Raye and “Ave Maria.” Parents of the couple are Eva Florez of Wichita, Kan., Darla Thomas and Pat Thomas of Ponca City. The bride wore a sleeveless white satin a-line styled gown with a chapel length train. The bodice and hemline featured pearl beading and the triple-tiered, full length veiling was scattered with pearls. She completed her attire with pearl jewelry and formal length white gloves. The bride carried a bouquet of calla lilies and greenery tied with silver ribbon. Maid of Honor was Carrie Billington of Ponca City and bridesmaids were Kelly Denson of Ponca City, Sarah McGettrick of Eureka Springs, Ark. and London, England, and Michelle Mohr of Luther. Each attendant wore a Navy blue floor length sleeveless dress with a silk bodice, chiffon accents, and empire waistline with a trio of diamond-shaped cutouts at the back bodice. Each carried a calla lily. Candlelighters were Annie Florez and Danni Phillips, both of Wichita, Kan. and Patricia Thomas of Chickasha kept the guest book. Kyle Powell of Ponca City served as Best Man and groomsmen were Kyle Thomas of Ponca City, Jared Stocksen of Medford and Brian Hillman of Ponca City. Guests were seated by Dez Florez and Joey Florez, both of Wichita. Assisting with the reception at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel were Anna Hillman and Nicole Florez, both of Wichita. Following a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica the couple is residing at 2714 East 88, #8 in Tulsa, Okla. The bride is an activity assistant with the Country Club of Woodland Hills Retirement Village and the bridegroom is completing a master’s degree in accounting at Oklahoma State University. He will be employed with Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP. Among the guests attending the wedding were the bride’s grandparents: Anna Florez and Georgia Porras and the bridegroom’s grandmother, Lois Gayhart. Also Dahl and Jeanette Paris of Tulsa, Lou and Bill Brown of Oklahoma City, Martha and Al Reyes of Ponca City, Martha and Mario Figuerosa and family of Texas, C. W. and Elfreda Voise of Stillwater. Shelly Smith Becomes Bride Of Ryan Matthew SullivanShelly Renee Smith and Ryan Matthew Sullivan were united in marriage June 12, 1998. Their vows were officiated in a 7 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Don Huddleston at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith of Mead and the bridegroom is the son of Brenda Llewellyn of Clarksville, Tenn. and Michael Sullivan of Lyles, Tenn. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell of Ponca City and the bridegroom’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Emery Sullivan of Lyles, Tenn. Given in marriage by her grandfather, the bride wore a traditional white wedding gown styled with a heart-shaped neckline, fitted lace bodice adorned with pearls and a large bow in back. The puffed sleeves were accentuated by pearls and the hemline of the gown was trimmed in satin. Her double layered cathedral length veiling was secured by a crown of pearls and she carried a bouquet of calla lilies, white carnations and greenery tied with blue ribbon streamers. Maid of Honor was Jessica Rockett and bridesmaids were Diane Bryer, both of Ponca City, and Kara Lowery of Oklahoma City, cousin of the bride. The attendants wore Royal blue satin gowns and gloves. Kaylee Wright of Stillwater, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl and candlelighters were also cousins of the bride, Audra Ramsey of Ponca City and Wyatt Lowery of Edmond. Ringbearer was Kelsey Wright of Stillwater, cousin of the bride. Serving as Best Man was Marc Smith and groomsmen were Richard Llewellyn of Clarksville, Tenn., brother of the bridegroom, and Chuck Smith of Mead, brother of the bride. Wyatt Lowery and Jeff Kiel of Durango, Colo., cousin of the bride, were ushers. Following a wedding trip to the Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico the couple is residing in Ponca City. The bride is a 1998 graduate and the bridegroom is a 1997 graduate of Ponca City High School. He will continue his education and she plans to begin studies at Northern Oklahoma College. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom’s mother at the Western Sizzlin. Lisa Marie Arcand Bride Of Scott Michael WallenLisa Marie Arcand became the bride of Scott Michael Wallen in a 2 p.m. ceremony June 13, 1998 at Woodlands Christian Church with the Rev. Paul M. Krueger officiating. A taped program of classical music was played as well as a traditional wedding march. The church was decorated with baskets of Stargazer lilies, white roses, pink carnations, stock and English ivy. The candelabra were also decorated with ivy. The bride is the daughter of William Arcand of Brandon, Fla. and Mike and Maurine Burt of Crestview, Fla. The bridegroom is the son of Mike and JoQuita Wallen, 90 Elmwood. Escorted to the altar by her father, William Arcand, the bride wore a designer gown of satin and lace featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline. The lace bodice was embellished with seed pearls and the floor length satin skirt was edged with lace and flowed into a cathedral length train highlighted with lace inserts. The back of the gown was highlighted with a bustle and soft fabric bow. She followed the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue and a sixpence in her shoe. Her pearl necklace was borrowed from her stepmother, Kari Arcand, and her blue garter was borrowed from the mother of the bridegroom. The bride carried a cascade of Stargazer lilies, white roses, pink carnations and English Ivy. Serving her sister as Matron of Honor was Judy Thomas of Dallas, Texas and the bridesmatron was Kim Anderson. Each was attired in an Empire waisted sheath of Hunter green crepe styled with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a back bow accent. Each attendant carried an arrangement of Stargazer lilies and English ivy. Best Man was Brian Anderson of Garland, Texas and groomsman was Jeff Burt of Crestview, Fla., brother of the bride. The bridegroom and his attendants wore formal black tuxedos. The ushers, Chris and Jeff Wallen, brothers of the bridegroom, wore tuxedo trousers, white dress shirts and Hunter green brocade vests. They also served as candlelighters. The bridal colors of Hunter green and pink were featured in the decorations at the reception, held at the garden restaurant of the Elks Lodge. Each table was centered with a crystal vase, pink votive candles and pink and white heart decorations. The triple tiered wedding cake featured a cake top designed by the bride. Following a wedding trip to Colorado the couple established a home at 11650 McCree Road, Apt. 1426 in Dallas, Texas. The bride is a data entry clerk with Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Dallas and the bridegroom, a 1993 Ponca City High School graduate, is employed with Labcor and United Parcel Service in Dallas, Texas. Among the guests attending the wedding were Ed and Glenna Brooks of Blackwell, grandparents of the bridegroom; Martin and Joyce Courtney, Jill and Chad of Blackwell; Terri Sears, Kira, Allyson and Zack of Claremore; William and Kari Arcand and Paul of Brandon, Fla.; Mike and Maxine Burt and Jeff of Crestview, Fla.; Judy and Brian Thomas and Erin and Brad Beck of Dallas, Texas. Mike and JoQuita Wallen hosted the rehearsal dinner in their home, assisted by Lynda Fox and Richard Himbury. The bridegroom’s uncle and aunt, Martin and Joyce Courtney, catered the barbecue dinner. Fibromyalgia Group MeetsThe Fibromyalgia Support Group will host a carry-in picnic July 20 at the First Baptist Church parlor. This is an opportunity for fun and getting to know each other. If you are able to come and share this time members encourage you to do so. The group meets the first and third Monday of each month. In August the club will have a certified nutritionist present a program. “Fibromyalgia Syndrome is sometimes hard to cope with and the group has found that group support gives them a better outlook and hope” said a spokesperson. If you have any questions about the group or meetings call Vivian Cross, 765-8871, Martha Long, 762-5572, or Lilly Freeman, 762-9027. Ponca City Christian Women’s Club Planning ‘Old Fashioned’ EventsThe Ponca City Christian Women’s Club invites all area women to come to an “Old Fashioned Ice Cream Party and Luncheon” on July 15 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. “Flavorful Notes” will be provided by Shannon Love, 12-year-old soloist. Shannon has sung locally as well as at several productions in metropolitan areas and has also worked as an actress with movie studios. She is the daughter of Mark and Lisa Love. Kay Anthony, a friend of the guest speaker, will provide the background music. Participants will learn the “Real Scoop” from Cheryl Taylor of Waterloo, Iowa, as she “dips out the secrets” of a life full of sweet surprises as she fought the “Superwoman Syndrome.” Daughter of Elvera and Russ Allen, she was reared in Ponca City. Following graduation from high school in 1966, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and a special education degree from the University of Northern Iowa. A former president, regional director, state vice president and state chaplain of Iowa JayceeEttes, she has been in elementary special education since 1971. Director of the adult drama program at her church, and co-director of the youth puppet and drama group for 10 years, she still finds time to speak, write, volunteer at church, school and civic organizations, read and crosstitch. She has two children, Brad, a college senior in Rochester, Minn., who is studying to be a youth minister, and Jen, who is working as a nanny in Nashville and studying to be a nurse practitioner. Cost of the luncheon is $8.50. To make reservations for the event call Cindy, 762-2151 or Karen, 765-9835. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend. Jennifer Hicks, Kevin Hurley Wed At First Christian ChurchJennifer Hicks and Kevin Hurley were married June 13, 1998 in a 5 p.m. ceremony at the First Christian Church. Their double ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. Kent Dorsey. Parents of the bride are Bill and Pat Hicks, 1704 Dover, and the bridegroom’s parents are Emmett and Norma Hurley of Pryor. Carolyn Hook, organist, played “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” as the candles were lit by Nicole Hurley, daughter of the bridegroom, and Yana Tallon-Hicks, niece of the bride. “Canon in D” was played as the attendants’ processional and “Trumpet Tune” was the bridal processional with “Trumpet Voluntary” as the recessional. Mrs. Hook also accompanied Gary Stephens as he sang “The Wedding Song” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Maid of Honor was Kim Cain and bridesmaids were Angie Barnes of Columbia, Mo. and Susie Jenkins of Tulsa. Each wore a two piece ensemble of black crepe styled with a long skirt. The bodice featured a white satin collar and gold buttons. Each carried long-stemmed red roses with fern and white accents. Rory Tallon-Hicks, niece of the bride, was the flower girl and Brittni Hurley, daughter of the bridegroom, was ringbearer. The candlelighters, who also kept the guest book; flower girl and ringbearer wore matching dresses fashioned with black satin bodices and white lace overskirts. Larry Hurley of Houston, Texas served his brother as Best Man and groomsmen were Tim Shirel of Chelsea and John Luschen of Tulsa. Ushers were Kent Hicks of Worthington, Mass., brother of the bride, and Gary Germany of Pryor, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. The bride wore a designer gown featuring a jewel neckline, puffed sleeves and fitted bodice embellished with seed pearls and sequins. The floor length satin skirt was adorned with lace and beaded inserts and flowed into a cathedral length train. The back of the skirt featured a double satin bow. She wore a beaded headdress and bow and carried an arrangement of white roses, stephanotis and fern. A reception at the Marland Mansion was hosted by the bride’s parents. Assisting with the event were Georgia Ball, Freddie Smith and Anne Hadaway, aunts of the bride. Following a trip to Tahiti the couple has established a home at 4526 East 107th Street in Tulsa. The bride is an Administrative Assistant at ExecCenter, Inc. and the bridegroom is owner of Premiere Consulting, a computer consulting firm, in Tulsa. Among the guests attending the wedding were the bride’s grandfather, Edward Smith, and the bride’s uncle, Jack Smith. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pederson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Alex Smith of Chicago, Ill., Jonathon Smith of Washington, D. C., Anne Hadaway, Chris Hadaway of Brunswick, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hicks, Bonnie Reid of Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Germany of Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hurley, Ashley and Amanda of Houston, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Bucky Nave of Pryor. A pre-nuptial party was hosted by Barbara and Jerry Ware, Georgia Ball, Floyd and Claryne Lee, Elma and Allen Robson, Rosalie and Bill Majors. The rehearsal dinner was a barbecue at Lake Ponca Park hosted by the bridegroom. Little NewsMr. and Mrs. Matt Legg of Tonkawa announce the birth of their third child, a son, born at noon June 30, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. Luke Sims Legg weighed 7-pounds, 15-ounces and measured 21 1/2-inches long. Luke has a brother, Austin, 6-years-old, and a sister, Abbie, 22-months old. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sims of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Craig Vannest of Ponca City and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Legg of Tonkawa. Maternal great-grandmother is Christine Sims of Ponca City. Paternal great-grandfather is John Caughlin of Tonkawa and paternal great-grandmother is Margie Legg, also of Tonkawa. Couple Plans August VowsAn Aug. 8 wedding is being planned by Laura Marie Rheam and Brian Paul Stegeman. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Rheam of Ponca City and he is the son of Gaylen and Teddie Stegeman of Enid and Paul Rice of Westville. Miss Rheam is a graduate of Ponca City High School and Northern Oklahoma College. She is employed at Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse in Enid. Stegeman graduated from Enid High School and Autry Tech and is assistant manager for Sonic in Enid. TOPS Chapter Holds MeetingTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order. Mary Bryant gave the devotion entitled “Freedom.” TOPS Pledge was given and the KOPS Kreed was led by Maxine Reeves. Roll was called by Natalie McCoy. The weight report was given by Ann McCool. Best Loser was Fern Black. “Ha-Ha” Pot was won by Donna McCoy. Minutes were read and approved. The program was given by Ann McCool. prizes were son by several members and the meeting was adjourned. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Brief programs are presented each week and visitors are welcome to attend the meetings. Weigh-in time is 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. and meetings are at 7 p.m. on Mondays. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448. Arkansas City Class of 1945 Meets LocallyThere were 26 members and spouses from the Arkansas City High School Class of 1945 present at a dinner meeting at the Windjammer Restaurant on Kaw Lake on July 1. Announcement was made of a pending tour of Sedan Floral Company and lunch at the Harmon House will be discussed at the August coffee time. Attending from Ponca City, Wichita, Kan. and Arkansas City, Kan. were: Mr. and Mrs. Max (Donna Jordan) Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Winegarner, Mr. and Mrs. Orwin Maxson, Norma (Dye) Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Daymond McVay, Bonnie (Hallmark) Berg, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Naomi Hollingsworth) Kahle, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rickords and grandchildren, Seth and Selena, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey (Donna Gilmore) Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Max (Betty Jo Greenwood) Coats, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Taton, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff (Mary Helen Atkins) Tapp, Darlene (Crain) Brown and sister, Mary Kathryn (Crain) Gustafson, who was visiting from Indiana. The next class meeting will be Aug. 5 for coffee at Brick’s Restaurant at 10 a.m. All class members and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. Wheatheart NutritionVolunteers 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, July 13: Dinner franks; sauerkraut; oven fried potatoes with catsup; cornbread; chilled pineapple. Tuesday, July 14: Oven fried chicken; baked beans; tossed salad; roll with butter; chilled applesauce. Wednesday, July 15: Sliced ham; glazed sweet potatoes; seasoned green beans; cornmeal with butter; strawberry shortcake. Thursday, July 16: Cheeseburger; oven fried potatoes; lettuce, onion, pickles; coleslaw; bun; ice cream or sherbet. Friday, July 17: Fish krispies; buttered peas; orange gelatin with Mandarin oranges; cornbread with butter; pineapple upsidedown cake. Bits and PiecesClass of 1945 Members of the Ponca City High School class of 1945 will meet July 13 at 7 p.m. in the programming room of the Ponca City Library for a reunion planning meeting. Interested persons may call Mary, 762-9982, for more information. Vision AMBUCSThe July 7 meeting of the Vision AMBUCS was held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse with Kathy McLemore, second vice president, conducting the business session. Michelle Roberts from Toastmasters, an area and district competition winner, gave a speech on juggling with a comparison of life and juggling. She also briefed the group on Toastmaster activities. Singles Network Lists CalendarThe Singles Network is a social and support group for single adults who are divorced, widowed or never married. A monthly calendar is mailed to all members and they wish to emphasize that this is not a dating service. Dues are $10 per year. Plans for this week include: July 12 — Brunch at Betty’s at 12:30 and a discussion group at First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. Betty’s phone number is 762-9776. July 14 — Watermelon at Mary’s at 7 p.m. Her phone number is 762-6588. July 15 — A VCR party at Lenora’s house at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to bring snacks and call 762-1417. July 18 — The group will go see “Antiquing” in Stillwater and eat out at Oyster Bay at 6 p.m. Call Lenora at 762-1417 for information. Interested parties wishing more information may call Betty at 762-9776 or Dorothy at 765-1403. Melissa Pollnow Marries Michael Miller In ArkansasMr. and Mrs. Michael W. Miller are residing at 26 Fox Run Circle in Cabot, Ark. following a wedding trip to Orlando, Fla. Miller and the former Melissa J. Pollnow were married June 6, 1998 in the Baugh Chapel Baptist Church in Austin, Ark. Their vows were solemnized in a 2 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. James Pollnow. Parents of the newlywed couple are Cliff and Rene Pollnow of Bradford, Ark. and Fred and Jane Miller, 1601 North Woodland. Taped music was played for a traditional processional and recessional. Melody Castrellon, sister of the bride, sang “I Will Be Here” and “Come To The Table.” Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a full length gown of white satin with a silk illusion overskirt adorned with beaded lace appliques and a scalloped lace hemline. The lace-embellished bodice was designed with an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline. The gown was complemented by a cathedral length satin and illusion train with matching lace accents. Her double-tiered full length veiling was secured by a beaded headband and she carried a traditional styled bouquet of white roses, lavender orchids and ivy tied with blue and gold satin ribbons. Matron of Honor was Kara Hibschman of Little Rock, Ark. and bridesmaids were Brandi Bennett of Little Rock, Ark. and Valerie Jacks of Memphis, Tenn. Each attendant wore a long gown of Navy blue satin with a Princess waistline and Navy blue satin gloves and carried a long-stemmed white rose accented with ribbons. Stephanie Pollnow and Christopher Pollnow, niece and nephew of the bride, served as flower girl and ringbearer. Best Man was Kelley Knowlton of Tulsa and groomsmen were Chris Harris and Heber Springs, Ark. and David Smith of Catoosa. Ushers were brothers of the bride, Daniel and Jeff Pollnow. Hosting the reception at the church were Rene Pollnow and Sandy Pollnow assisted by Joy Pollnow and Victoria Aldridge. The bride is lead teller with Regions Bank of Little Rock and the bridegroom is senior territory manager with Best Foods of Franklin Park, Ill. Special guest at the wedding was the bride’s grandmother Edna Pollnow. Also attending were Eric and Melody Castrellon of Jenks, Charles and Terri Aldridge of Texarkana, Ark., David and Ann Marie Smith of Catoosa, Joann Clodfelter of Miami, Bill and Margie Evans of Oklahoma City, Steve, Camille, Whitney and Parker Evans of Germantown, Tenn., Dick and Edith Jones of Arlington Heights, Ill., Denny and Linda Albright of Shawnee Mission, Kan., Justin Ennis of Tulsa, Kurt and Linda Miller, Jim and Trudie Stigge and Don and Cheryl Knowlton, all of Ponca City. Following the rehearsal the bridegroom’s parents hosted a barbecue dinner for members of the wedding party and out-of-town guests. Johnstone Family Reunion At Sarge CreekThe W. B. Johnstone reunion was held at Sarge Creek on Kaw Lake. The June 26-28 get together was spent visiting and remembering recently deceased family members. Marvin and Caren LaBelle came the farthest this year and it was also their 45th anniversary. Bob Johnstone was the youngest grandchild present and Dalton Lane of Kaw City was the youngest person there. Attending the most reunions was Tom Hardy of Missouri City, Texas. Ponca City residents attending the reunion were: Danny and Dottie Johnstone, Kenneth Johnstone, Max Johnstone, Lanita Chapman, Kim and Jenna Coons, Paul W. Hardy Jr., Kenny Johnstone II, Mark Johnstone, Richard Johnstone, David, Paula and Jessie Johnstone, Tosha Huffin, Justin, James, Jessica and Tricia Lawler, LaDonna Stieferman, Kanza and Brittany McCauley, Robert Johnstone III and Rayna Salisbury and Sunny Cole. Those attending from Newkirk were Verleen Johnstone, Curt, Debbie and Bandy Johnstone, Brett, Linda, Kyle and Bailey Johnstone. Others attending were Juanita Johnstone, Bayou Vista, Texas; Andrea Tomkiavits, Huntsville, Texas; Fred, Jo Ann and Joey Johnstone, Alvia, Texas; Tom and Reece Hardy, Missouri City, Texas; Charlie, Lori, Charlene, Cheri, and Charlie Cole Johnstone of Bandera, Texas; Robert and Theresa Johnstone Jr, Derby, Kan.; Richard and Juli Johnstone, Mulvane, Kan.; Jeremy and Aimee Johnstone, Wichita, Kan.; Bill, Susan and John Niebaum, Caldwell, Kan.; Chris and Angie Baker, Caldwell, Kan.; Clyde McCauley, Porter, Okla.; James, Jennifer, Erin and Kennadi Forskey, Wichita, Kan.; and Misti Lackey, Springield, Missouri. Also Mark and Brandon Woolley, Nixa, Missouri; Chris Staton, Little Rock, Ark.; Haskell, Debra, Nicole and Haskell Byron Heady of Cherryvale, Kan.; Marvin and Caren La Bella, Apple Valley, Minn.; Gregory and Lynne Smith, Eagen, Minn.; Don and Hazel Wright, Enid; Mary E. Hardy, Midwest City; and Connie Lovett, Herron and Corley, Enid. Engagement Is AnnouncedJanet Maria Chermack and Thomas Wayne Potter are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. Their wedding will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Krebs, Okla. All relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception following in the parish hall. The bride-elect is the daughter of Glenda Chermack of Ponca City and Joe Chermack of Blackwell. Her grandparents are Floy Fassino of Krebs and the late Nick Fassino and the late Fred and Lola Chermack. Potter is the son of Viola Potter of McAlester and James Potter of Kirkesville, Mo, and the grandson of Alta Effinger of McAlester, Onie Potter of Casper, Wyo., the late Johnnie Effinger and the late Pete Potter. Miss Chermack is a 1985 graduate of Blackwell High School and received a bachelor’s degree in social work from East Central University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma. She is employed as the Program Director of the physical rehabilitation unit at the McAlester Regional Health Center. The prospective bridegroom graduated from McAlester High School in 1986 and served three years in the United States Navy. He earned an associate degree from Eastern Oklahoma State College. He is currently attending East Central University where he is pursuing a degree in social work. Potter is employed at Lemac Medical Home Care in McAlester. Reception To Honor CoupleA private wedding ceremony July 17 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry is planned by Crystal Michelle Ivers and Travis Randal Bullard. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend a reception for the couple July 18, 8 p.m.-midnight, at the Ponca City Elks Lodge. Miss Ivers is the daughter of Anthony Ivers of Ponca City and Ms. Rhonda Hanyka of Perry and the granddaughter of Vernon Sattler of Lucien, Johnie Ivers of Ponca City, the late Dorothy Sattler and the late Joy Ivers. Bullard is the son of Oley and Linda Bullard, 2409 City View, and the grandson of Dorothy and Lyle Franks, Ms. Patricia Bullard, all of Ponca City, the late Matthew Spielbusch and the late Melvin Bullard. The bride-to-be is a 1992 graduate of Perry High School and has attended the University of Central Oklahoma and Southwest Texas State University. She is a member of the Lucien United Methodist Church in Lucien and is employed at the Perry Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic. The future bridegroom, a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School, received an associate degree in business administration from Northern Oklahoma College in 1994 and earned a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University, where he majored in finance with a minor in marketing, in 1997. Bullard is employed at the Charles Machine Works, Inc. in Perry. Bryanna Gurley EngagedAnnouncing the engagement and approaching marriage of Bryanna Gurley and Ronnie Stuever are her parents, Michael and Paula Gurley of Ponca City. Stuever is the son of James and Mary Stuever of Tonkawa. All friends and family are welcome to attend the 2 p.m. wedding Aug. 1 at the First Christian Church in Lamont. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Roy and Margaret Gurley of Seminole, Troy and Nelda Qualls of Shawnee and the late Mary Melugin. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are the late Melvin and Dorothy Purdy and the late Dick and Alice Stuever. Miss Gurley is a 1997 graduate of Ponca City and plans to attend Oklahoma State University, majoring in elementary education. Stuever, a 1995 graduate of Deer Creek-Lamont High School, will be working toward a degree in landscape contracting at OSU. Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Guided tours, Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special Tour information, 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting—open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third. - Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the First and Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Lily Freeman, 762-9027; Martha Long, 762-5572. The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot. Senior Citizens’ Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone welcome. “Hayriders Band.” Simple Steps AA—closed, 12 noon; AA Step Study— closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OKİ308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Conoco Retirees Association quarterly meeting will be at 10 a.m. July 13 at the Pioneer Technology Center. TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance), Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information, call 765-6829. 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at 12 noon; AA Big Book Study— closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House. 212 South Third. Parent Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271 or Ray Moreland, 762-7806. Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star. meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 205 West Hartford. Hours are 6-8 p.m, Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. WEDNESDAY Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles, 5 p.m. Wednesday. Happenings is events this week. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 to 12:30 Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome to come discover what Toastmasters is about. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, for location, call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study—closed, 12 noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group has been formed to aid veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory at 580 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot). THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South towers, 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Linda 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, 12 noon; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House , 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting on last Thursday of the month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. A Young-At-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, 7-10 p.m. A Snack and Hillbilly night is held the first Thursday of each month. Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band will play. FRIDAY Simple Steps AA-open, 12 noon; AA Speaker Meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Po-Hi graduating class of 1963 reunion July 24-25-26. SATURDAY AA Discussion meeting 12 noon. AA Discussion meeting 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Reorganized Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161 or 765-5958. Reception To Fete YoungsA reception honoring Calvin and Marcene Young, 2521 Canterbury, for their golden wedding anniversary is being hosted by their three sons and daughters-in-law on July 18, 2-4 p.m., at the Ponca City Cultural Center. An open invitation is extended to family, friends and former students of the honorees to attend the event. The couple requests no gifts. No local invitations have been mailed. Mr. and Mrs. Young have nine grandchildren. Their children are: Tracy and Cindy Young, Wes and Melissa Young of Ponca City and Spencer and Missy Young of Rowlett, Texas. Calvin C. Young and the former Marcene Mead were married July 16, 1948 at the First Christian Church in Ponca City with the Rev. I. H. Witt officiating. The couple graduated from Ponca City High School and he served 26 months with the United States Air Force. He attended Northern Oklahoma Junior College for two years and worked in the Continental Oil Company refinery here for a year and then attended Oklahoma A& M in Stillwater for a year. Following a return to the USAF and a year’s tour of duty in Korea, he returned to college, earning a bachelor and master’s degrees. Mr. Young was employed by the Ponca City School system as an Industrial Arts teacher at East Junior High School, retiring in 1985 as department head with 32 years service. Following high school graduation Mrs. Young attended William Woods College in Fulton, Mo. and then was employed in the Marketing Accounting Department at Continental Oil company. She also worked two years at Cities Service refinery. She later returned to work at Conoco in R & D and Computer Departments, retiring in 1985 as secretary to the refinery manager. Mr. and Mrs. Young are active members of the first Baptist Church and the Disciples Sunday School class. His hobbies include golf, fishing, woodcarving, reading and collecting logo golf balls. Mrs. Young enjoys bridge, reading and the Ponca City Mother’s Club. They have worked 13 years as coordinators for the Meals on Wheels program and have traveled extensively during their retirement. Couple Resides In Edmond Following Wedding HereFollowing a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico Mr. and Mrs. Chase Barnett have established a home at 1312 Craig Boulevard in Edmond where she is a customer service representative at Local Federal Bank. He is a hearing instrument specialist with Nu-Sound in Oklahoma City. Barnett and the former Christie Hendrix were married in a double ring ceremony at 7 p.m. June 6, 1998 in the chapel at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Larry Heslip officiated. Traditional wedding music was played by Roxie Berry and Raylene Hendrix sang “The Wedding Song” and “The Rose.” Parents of the couple are Gary and Audrey Hendrix of Ponca City, Corky and Sherry Barnett and Karen Lindsey. The bride wore a designer gown of satin and Battenburg lace. The halter neckline was complemented by a sheer yoke inset and a Basque waistline. The full skirt was embellished with lace cut-outs trimmed with pearls and sequins and the back of the skirt was detailed with a Battenburg lace peplum and a fabric rose at the waistline. The chapel length train featured a scalloped hemline and matching lace appliques. She carried a cascade of white orchids, white lilies, pink roses and dendrobium. Jill Hendrix of Ponca City served her sister as Maid of Honor and bridesmaids were Brandi Cavin of Yukon and Lori Shively of Edmond. Each attendant wore a princess-line styled dress of crepe backed satin with a criss-cross back design accented with flowing panels. They carried individual arm bouquets of white lilies. Dressed in white organza with beaded applique at the fitted bodice was the flower girl, Amanda Knight of Tulsa. The skirt of her dress featured five tiers of ruffles with rosettes at the waistline. Michael Foreman of Trenton, Texas was ringbearer. Randy Bruner was Best Man for his cousin and groomsmen were Jake McKinnis and Jay Shively, both of Edmond. Ushers were Mark Hanby of Oklahoma City and Kyle Hendrix of Ponca City, brother of the bride. The bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Cultural Center. Assisting with the event were Sharon Foreman of Trenton, Texas and Donna Frieszell of Eddie, Texas, both aunts of the bride. Among those attending the wedding were the bride’s grandparents George and Millie Hendrix of Purcell and the bride’s great-grandparents Gene and Lucille Richardson of Lexington. E. W. Lindsays Are HonoredA reception June 24 hosted by Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc. employees at the LMI Corporate office and plant honored Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Lindsay on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. Edward Lindsay and the former Ruth Upton were married June 24, 1948 in Pensacola, Fla. They made their first home in Pennsylvania, moving later to Ponca City. Mr. Lindsay worked as an engineer at Westinghouse before moving to Ponca City to manage the Lindsay Manufacturing plant operations. He has held a variety of duties at the company during the past 30 years. Mrs. Lindsay has been a homemaker for 50 years and the couple belongs to various local social organizations. They are members of Grace Episcopal church. Their children are Edward W. Lindsay Jr. of New York, N. Y., Peggy Davis of Fort Worth, Texas and Winston Lindsay III of Ponca City. The couple’s grandchildren are Margie, Tommy, Emily and Katie Davis, Natalie and Winston Lindsay. Couple Celebrates 50 YearsR. C. and Juanita Hunter of Newkirk will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception 2-4 p.m. July 18 at the Church of Christ, 328 North Main, Newkirk. The couple requests no gifts. The couple was married July 19, 1948 at the Church of Christ in Emporia, Kan. Mr. Hunter retired from Santa Fe Railroad and Mrs. Hunter is retired from John Morrell and Company. Hosting the event will be their children: Sandra and Don Moses of Dallas, Texas and Gary and Debra Hunter of Derby, Kan. The honorees have one granddaughter, Megan, of Derby, Kan., and two grandsons, Michael of Arkansas City, Kan. and Daniel of Dallas, Texas and a great-grandson, Evin of Dallas, Texas. Event Honors GreenhagensMr. and Mrs. Eldon Greenhagen of Newkirk will observe their golden wedding anniversary July 18. Eldon Greenhagen, the son of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greenhagen, and the former Betty Bowser, daughter of Cleo Bowser and the late Gertrude Bowser, were married on that date in 1948 in the home of her parents. A picnic in their honor will be held July 18 at 2 p.m. at the Sarge Creek Shelterhouse at Kaw Lake. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend the event and those participating are asked to bring a covered dish and their lawn chairs. The meat and beverage will be furnished for the meal. The couple requests no gifts. Mr. Greenhagen served with the United States Navy from November 1944-June 1946. The couple farmed until retirement in 1983. Both are members of the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. Hosts for the picnic will be their children and their spouses: Wayne and Debbie Greenhagen, Karen and Bruce Horinek of Ponca City, Bruce and Bobbie Greenhagen of Orlando, and Blaine and Andrea Greenhagen of Florrisant, Mo. The honorees have ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jennifer Stephens To WedMr. and Mrs. David J. Stephens of Oklahoma City have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Diane, to Jerold Ryan Selke. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerold L. Selke of Guthrie. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Anderson and Bob Stephens, all of Ponca City and the great-granddaughter of Mamie E. Riggs, also of Ponca City. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Glanz of Knox, Ind. and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Selke of Michigan City, Ind. The couple plans a 2 p.m. ceremony Sept. 9 at Our Lord’s Community Church in Oklahoma City. Texas Event Unites Shawn Wise, Jerome SchneebergerThe First United Methodist Church in Vernon, Texas, was the setting for the recent marriage of Shawn TiAna Wise and Jerome Eugene Schneeberger. The wedding was officiated by the Rev. Irl Holt. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. (Korky) Wise of Vernon, Texas, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schneeberger of Ponca City. Spring flowers decorated the church with hues of purple, white, mauve and yellow as a complement to the church’s stained glass windows. Organist was Virginia Kieschnick and vocalists were Holly Tyson and Cody Hunter. Guests were registered by Brooke Webster of Wellington, Colo. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an original formal sleeveless sheath gown of white silk shantung fashioned with a pearl-lined scoop neckline, Basque waistline and fitted bodice embellished with seed pearls and pearl strands. Her tiered veil of illusion was secured by a beaded fabric circlet and she carried a formal arrangement of white roses, morning glories, stephanotis, baby’s breath and needlepoint ivy accented with strands of pearls and white organza ribbon. As “something old and borrowed,” the bride wore her grandmother’s heirloom diamond bracelet; “something new” was her wedding gown, and “something blue” was a garter of blue satin created for the bride by Holly Tyson. Cheyenne M’Dee Dunn of College Station, Texas attended her cousin as Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Tevarhee Ray of Jacksboro,Texas, Megan Schneeberger of Ponca City, and Holly Tyson of Hobart, Okla. The attendants wore slim floor length white dresses featuring scooped necklines and vented skirts. They carried bouquets of spring flowers. Brenna House of Rattan, Okla., was flower girl, and Lance Graf served as ringbearer. Candlelighters were Adrian Wise and Trevor Wise of Rattan, Okla. Groomsmen were Billy Lee Hamilton of Kiowa, Okla.; Marty Schneeberger and Robb Taylor, both of Ponca City, Cody Dunn and Brian Woner, both of Seminole, Okla. J. Paul Williams of Ponca City, and Neal Rowland of Antlers, Okla. served as ushers. Assisting with the reception at the church were Julie White, Lezlie Harris, Amber Hays and Brooke Webster. Members of the house party were Nancy West, Pam Bell, Jan Marsh, Nanette Ashby and Karen Anderson. The rehearsal dinner was held at the Wilbarger Exhibit Building on May 29 and was hosted by the bridegroom’s parents. The rehearsal dance was hosted by 28 couples. A bridal brunch was given on May 30 at the home of Jan Brown and a lingerie shower was given on May 29 by Tevarhee Ray and Karen Ray. A bridal shower was given on May 23 and a wedding shower and barbecue were hosted in Ponca City by Joann Williams, Jan Schieber, Brenda Schneeberger and Oralee Hainzenger. Following a honeymoon in Canada and the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Weatherford. The bride is pursuing a degree in speech pathology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the bridegroom is working toward a degree in equine management. He is a professional calf roper. SPORTSKrehbiel Set To Take On Team, Field Krehbiel Set To Take On Team, FieldBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer If you build it, they will come. Then again, if he comes, maybe he’ll build it. On Monday, the Board of Education will in all likelihood approve Mike Krehbiel as Ponca City’s ninth baseball coach since 1948. And while Krehbiel’s credentials as a coach are solid, it’s his ability as a landscaper that could pay dividends for Wildcat fans immediately. Namely, Krehbiel would like to build the field of our dreams. As the architect who sculpted Jenks’ baseball field into a veritable oasis — which includes some of the finest rye grass in the state, a garden in center field and a beautiful wooden fence on the perimeter — Krehbiel, 29, sees a lot of potential in Po-Hi’s somewhat utilitarian facility. Despite the bland chain-link fences, the steep hill in right field and its tendency to turn into a swamp after a heavy rain, Krehbiel is undeterred. “Jenks’ field wasn’t too bad when I arrived, but it needed work,” says Krehbiel, who served as an assistant coach there for the past four years. “But it was mostly chain link and the grass was bad, and we spent a lot of time leveling the ground.” While Krehbiel’s enthusiasm is palpable he acknowledges the difficulties inherent in such undertakings. The approval and funding have yet to be worked out, for one. Also, there’s the delicate issue of the baseball field’s use as a football practice field in the fall. While so many cleats wreck havoc on the outfield, there’s really no where else for them to go. “We’re kind of landlocked, I know. I don’t know what the answers are yet but there are some interesting questions,” Krehbiel continues. “The worst they can do is say no. I just want to put together a plan that shows where we want to be in 10 years, and then every year work towards getting that accomplished.” As far as coaching goes, the team that Krehbiel will take over — with promising talent in an up-and-coming underclass — may be in far better shape than the field they play on. But Krehbiel will also have to follow on the heels of consummate baseball coach Roydon Tilley, who accumulated more wins in his eight year career (137) than any coach in Po-Hi history and guided the Cats to their first regional win in 23 years, two seasons ago. Still, Krehbiel is ready for the challenge. “I won’t ever say I’m going to come in and do a better job than Tilley,” Krehbiel says, who — like Tilley — will also coach softball. “Every coach has a different philosophy, a different approach. The key to success, I think, is to sell the kids on your philosophy. And that’s the best part of coaching, too, telling them where you’ve been and sharing those experiences with the kids.” That philosophy is also about balance. Krehbiel understands that being a diplomat between the sometimes disparate worlds of players, administrators and parents is the key to happiness in the pressure cooker that is high school coaching. “I’m not going to come in and say it’s my way or the highway,” he says. “You can’t go in and make a lot of changes, because people fear change. Then again, if something needs attention, I’ll talk about it. Some things do need to change, and you can’t please everyone. All coaches take their lumps — it’s part of the job. Krehbiel also notes that a healthy perspective is critical, and recites the oft-repeated notion about winning not being the sole purpose of sports. “All kids have some limit, physically speaking,” he says. “But mentally they can grow so much. So winning should not be the ultimate measure of success. Most of these guys aren’t going to play baseball for a living, and when the baseball game ends, the game of life begins.” The Krehbiel era will kick off in August, with the start of softball. Until then, the new coach will be finish out a tenure as head coach of Jenks’ AAA summer team (20-8), and begin hunting for a home in Ponca City. Krehbiel also has a wife, Shawn, a four-year old son named Jake, and a newborn daughter, Emily. Ponca ProsClint Sodowsky Baseball Pitcher, Arizona Diamondbacks Sodowsky remained at 2-4 as a reliever for the Diamondbacks. His ERA is now 5.44 in 41.1 innings pitched. He has given up 47 hits and 26 runs. Sodowsky has struck out 22 and walked 21. His last outing was Friday in two innings (8th and 9th) of relief work in a 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. In that game, Sodowsky gave up one run, a homer by Sean Casey in the eighth and allowed three hits. He walked two. Craig Poet Golf Canadian Tour Poet did not play in this week’s MTS Classic in Winnipeg. In his last outing, in the Alberta Open July 1-5, he missed the cut by three strokes after shooting 70-73—143. Jerome Schneeberger Rodeo Calf Roper Schneeberger continues to move up on the PRA rodeo money list. He is now 13th in calf roping, having earned $29,657. He trails Cody Ohl of Orchard, Texas, who leads that event with $59,438. Golf NotesGolf Marathon Ponca City Country Club head golf pro Rich Maril, along with assistants Alan Hager and Jim Martinez, will test their love of the game, Monday, playing five and a half rounds (100 holes) as part of the Junior Golf Marathon. A national event, with professionals from over 500 courses participating, the Junior Golf Marathon serves to raise money — through pledges — for the south-central section of the Junior PGA, as well as local junior golf programs. While the event is non-competitive as far as scores go, the club that raises the most money will win a one day golf clinic with PGA pro Davis Love III. WLGA The Wentz Ladies Golf Association will hold its Ladies Day play Tuesday with members draw3ing for pairings at 8:15 a.m. and teeing off at 8:30. Last week’s winners were Evel;yn Davis in President’s flight, Sue Lawson in A flight, Joan Riggs in B Flight and Joy Asbury in C flight PCCC-WGA Sandy Powers took first place in thje Ponca City Country Club Wednesday Playday Ribbon Game. Louise Abercrombie wa second. OGA Stroke Play Championship Ponca City’s Casey Orr shoty a 75-77—152 in two rounds of the Oklahoma Golf Association Stgroke Play Championship played at the Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond. Another Ponca City entry, Eric Evans, shot 75-85—160. PGA Junior Series Ponca City’s Jenni Nimmo finished fifth in the girls 13-14 age division of the PGA Junior Series tournament at the Jimmy Austin-University of Oklahoma Golf Course in Norman. Nimmo shot 89-92-92—273 during the three day tournament. Matt Waddell, competing in the boys’ 15-17 age bracket, shot 79-81-84—244. PCCC-WGA Tee-Par-T Horserace Gold Flight Win —İ Ann Pitts-Ann Watkins Place — Julie Alles-Diana Mills Show — Linda Roggendorf- Faye Conklin Silver Flight Win — Betty Wyatt-Jerri Barnes Placeİ—İEbby Jacobs-Pam Powers Show —İRuthann Greenfield-Joanne Morgan Bronze Flight Win — Margaret Steinberger-Wilma Wilkins Place — Arlene McClain-Lou Reyher Show — Sue Green-Shirley Pigg Closest to hole No. 6 — Marty McArthur Closest to hole No. 14 — Rebecca Davis Straightest Drive — Phyllis Potter Longest Drive — Sue Simmons Putting Contest — Ann Watkins Tournament (Quota) 1 — Christie Shuller-Vita Lomas +9 1/2 2 — Montalu Renfro-Barbara Myers +5 3 — Julie Alles-Diana Mills +1 1/2 4 — Nancy Barnett-Pat True +1 5 — Georgeanne Young-Barb Mehuron +1 6 — Barbara Faster-Gail Burden -1/2 7 — Ebby Jacobs-Pam Powers -1/2 8 — Barbara Overholt-Marty McArthur -1 9 — Margaret Steinberge -Wilma Wilkins -2 10 — Ann Pitts-Ann Watkins -3
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