From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday,
September 17, 1997
LOCAL
Otoe-Missouria Indian Tribe Blends Fascinating History With Modern Ideas
Cookoff Features Poverty's Children Band
Ex-Humpty Workers, Vendors Hold Reunion
Medford Football Team Goes Nationwide
Girl Scouts Go 'Nutty'
Area Calendar
OSU Hosts Petra Show
Meeting at the Pole
Nearly News
Guiding His Pony
Kaw Hydroelectric Plant Serves Several Cities
Piper Cub Celebration Thursday, Friday
Ponca Citians Attend National Legion Event
'Conversations on Healing Arts' Set Thursdays at Brace Books
Standing Bear Powwow Plans Become Finalized
Variety of Entertainment Saturday At Cook-Off Benefitting Hospice
Fine Arts Festival This Weekend Draws More Than 75 Top Artists
87th Division Holding 48th Annual Reunion
Square Dance Lessons Begin During October
Commission Decides George Marland Statue Will Go Beside Lydie in Mansion
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
Additional Kay County Fair Results
Red Land Singers To Present Program at Standing Bear Site
Golden Villa Establishes Food Rules
DEATHS
Ernest Eugene Scott
David Blackburne
Glenn M. McGuckin
Marguerite Daniels
Funerals
Lillian May Mylcraine
Dale Charles Champ
Dessie Stalnaker
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Connally-Jones Marriage Vows August Events
Little News
'Under the Sea' Day Care Week
Eta Delta Hears Program About Medical Staff
SPORTS
Lady Cats Claw Bartlesville Girls
Po-Hi Volleyballers Defeat Enid Here
Swygert Wanted It In Scoring His TD
Golf Results
Eighth Graders Open With Two Wins
Golf Results
Frontier Scores Big in Sweep
Tennis Results
Boundary Enlarged
Editor's Note: The Otoe-Missouria of Oklahoma Tribe is one of the area's six tribes whose seal is place in the viewing court at Standing Bear Native American Park.
The Otoe-Missouria of Oklahoma Tribe is currently located in the Red Rock area and is comprised of about 1550 tribal members. Most of the members reside in the Red Rock Creek area. The agency headquarters and most of the approximately 70 Tribal houses are located along US. 177 between Stillwater and Ponca City. The tribe has grown into a thriving community emerging from a harsh and uncertain past.
The history of the Otoe and Missouria tribe was first recorded in history several centuries ago, near the Great Lakes as a confederated tribe.
Writings reflect that a mass of people withdrew from the main tribe and departed on a quest of their own. By the turn of the 18th century, the Otoe and Missouria peoples had left evidence of separate and independent villages in various locations along the Platte River in Nebraska and on the Grand River in what is now Missouri. French, Spanish and British expeditions documented the sites.
In the early 1800s, Lewis and Clark visited the Otoe Tribe, paving the way for the flood of pioneers. With them, also came a peculiar and lasting relationship of peace between the Otoe-Missouria and the American government.
During the treaty period, beginning in 1918 the Otoe and Missouria tribes were reunited and negotiated to promote peace and friendship with their neighbors in the interest of survival. The Missouria had been severely decreased to less than 100 members due to on-going warfare with neighboring tribes.
Even with the merger, the Otoe-Missouria tribe was small in number compared to other plains tribes. Since those early-day treaties, the Otoe-Missouria have been recognized by other tribes and the federal government as one people, but according to studies, the tribes' social organization proposes a more distinct separation.
During those early treaty years, the Otoe and Missouria both yielded their hunting grounds in Iowa and many other lands claimed by them, as the westward expansion of the United States took on frenzied momentum. The combined tribe, who existed by hunting, was seriously affected by this influx.
In 1853, the tribe ceded all of its lands west of the Missouri River, except for a tract that was to be their reservation, an area of approximately 162,000 acres. In compensation for this land, trust funds were set up, annuities were expended for agricultural tools, the opening of farms, construction of a school and for other miscellaneous goods needed by the tribe. A sawmill and a blacksmith shop was also to be built. Roads were also built on these lands but were not considered an asset to the tribe as they only brought more settlers into the area.
With the passage of the Kansas and Nebraska Act, and without the tribes consent, a part of the territory was opened to white settlement and the influx of pioneers was overwhelming.
Chief Arkeketa petitioned the government, complaining of the problems, and through partially honored treaties eventually moved the 500-member tribe to newly assigned reservation (25 miles long and 10 miles wide) along the Blue River, on the Nebraska-Kansas border. In addition to the lack of hunting areas, the Oregon Trail passed through the Otoe-Missouria Land, bringing in droves of settlers to the area.
Hard Times
Most of the agents appointed by the government absconded with great amounts of tribal funds and annuities and made poor, if any, decisions for the tribe. The tribe dwindled in number because of improper nutritional and medical provisions and eventually split into two factions. The majority finally agreed to move to Indian Territory and the tribe ceded their lands for white settlement. They purchased lands in Indian Territory with their own monies.
Most of the tribe, then numbering approximately 320 persons, traveled 18 days to reach their new home in Indian Territory. They arrived on Oct. 23, 1861, and the tribe has resided on Red Rock Creek, which is today the center of Otoe-Missouria activity. The new land was allotted, and most has been sold outside the tribe.
Seven surviving clans currently exist in the tribe today - the Bear, Beaver, Elk, Eagle, Buffalo, Pigeon and Owl. The tribe had eight clans at one time, but all members of the snake clan died and it no longer exists. Each clan has certain characteristics and beliefs known only to clan members, but all clans live peaceably together and intermarry. Children get their clan designation from their father's side of the family, unless the mother marries an outsider - then the child takes the mother's clan.
One of the groups organized by tribal women and highly honored today is the War Mother's Organization, organized during World War II in September 1943 by Mary Harragarra and Fannie Grant. The group is recognized with honor and pride at all tribal gatherings and is held in high esteem by both tribal members and citizens outside the tribe. A large War Mothers seal in painted on the walls of the Cultural Center and all tribal men who have served in all wars are also listed in a place of honor on the walls.
Economic Ventures
The tribal government, under the capable leadership of well-trained, well-educated and far-sighted men and women, is stable and looking to the best interests of tribal members in a competitive world. The tribe is planning to reopen its Bingo Hall and currently operates two gas/smoke shops along busy highways in northern Oklahoma to generate funds. Approximately 60 to 80 tribal members are employed at the tribal offices and in various programs.
Leadership is aggressively looking at other business ventures to fund tribal programs for their citizens. A spokesman for the tribe said tribal leaders are in full realization that monies from previous grants and federally funded programs may be short-lived in the near future, and are planning ahead.
About 50 houses are located on Tribal land near the Headquarters and up to 30 more are located nearby at Red Rock or on private land. New buildings dot the Tribal Headquarters, including a new Library, a new Community Health building, and a new Senior Citizens building. At Marland the Otoe-Missouria sponsor a new head-start program for all tribal children, and various health and other social programs are available for tribal members.
Academic Excellence
Moving toward a modern way of life at a terrific pace, the contrast between the world of the tribal elders and their grandchildren is almost inconceivable. Approximately 200 children and youth from the tribe attend the exceptionally advanced Frontier School at Red Rock and daily work with the latest in computers and science equipment. At home the elders cling to the old stories and traditions and do not pretend to understand the modern world.
But to attend the local powwows, and other family-oriented functions, one finds a harmonious blending of respect for the knowledge and traditions of the elders and as well as pride and interest in the accomplishments and new knowledge of the youth.
Another feature of the annual Cherokee Strip Cook-off benefiting Hospice is a dance. The dance is set for 8 p.m., to 12 midnight Friday at the Elk's Lodge, with all proceeds going to Hospice.
The barbecue and chili cook-off, also hosted by Professionals Today, is Saturday at the Marland Mansion grounds.
Music for the dance is by the Poverty's Children Band. The band's news release says "Rock and roll is alive and well and living in Northern Oklahoma thanks to the sound of Poverty's Children, which plays the classic rock music of the Beatles, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, just to name a few, as well as today's Rock such as the Wallflowers and U-2."
The band features musicians with their own musical history. Donnie Record, keyboards, guitar and vocals, started his music career as a staff songwriter for Sweeden's National Radio and Television Corporation.
He's had a nationally (Billboard) chartered single, "One More Good-bye," and has had musical performances aired on HBO, Showtime and Cinemax. Record is currently a professor of music at Phillips University, Enid.
Gene Mooney, bass and vocals, charted his first musical hit at 15 and has continued by performing with numerous artists and a variety of styles. He has a degree in music business and lives in Enid.
Steve Linn, drummer and vocalist, has performed with Mooney since age 15 but was severely injured in an explosion. With the encourage from family and friends, he was able to return to the rock stage. Linn, a well seasoned percussionist and sound technician, is currently a pyrotechnic producer in Enid.
Rounding out the group on lead guitar and locals, is Larry Hill of Ponca City. Originally from Ft. Worth, Hill grew up playing country, rock and rhythm and blues music. He has toured with David Allen Coe, Charlie Pride and Johnny Paycheck and most recently appeared with Jerry Reed at the Loretta Lynn Theater in Branson.
Some of Hill's original work can be heard on his web page on the Internet at www.First Cuts.com.
The band is currently working on an album project which is slated to be released in early Jan. 1998.
The band will be appearing here on Friday night at the Elks and on Saturday night at Jack's Warehouse in Tonkawa.
The Humpty Dumpty Store Supermarket employees/vendors reunion was held Aug. 31, southeast of Newkirk at the Bob and Linda Tucker farm. The next reunion of Humpty employees is set for Labor Day weekend in the year 2000.
The Humpty Dumpty Store employees reunion was attended by workers from various states who had worked in the Ponca City store from its opening in 1957 until it closed in 1985. The Humpty chain was the first grocery business to have its own credit cards.
At the reunion, former employees enjoyed a pot-luck dinner with meat served by Dougan's Barbecue, and activities included fishing, paddle-boating, volleyball, horseshoes and dancing to the Crystal River Band.
Gifts were presented to alumni who had traveled the greatest distance, to the former employee with the most grandchildren, longest employed at the store, and a special award to Phil Hunter. The group also signed and presented a special card to Lois Evans.
The reunion committed members were Terri Buell, Chris Welch, Phil Hunter, Bob Tucker and Kaye Harkins. A request has been made for names and addresses of any former employees and/or vendors to be submitted to committee members for notification of the next reunion.
Marvin Holley and his wife attended from Alabama and he was recognized as manager of the store for nine years during its history in Ponca City. The last manager of the store, Paul Dougan, and his wife were also recognized. Dougan's career with Humpty spanned 25 years. Attending from California were Edy Ogle Wexler and husband Jim, and from Texas, Chuck Hoskins and his family.
From various locations in Oklahoma employees attending included Bob Bearden, Steve Blackwell and family, Bob Tucker and family, Terri Buell, Curtis Adams and wife, Jerry Nash and wife, Chris Welch and family, Mary Bricker and husband, Albert Laughlin and wife, Phil Hunter, David Hall and family, and Rick and Wanda Lee.
Also Chris Baldwin and family, JoAnn and Charlie Ward, Ruth DeMoss and Husband, Betty Wright and husband, Don Loney and wife, Cathy Feathers Glaser and family, Wes Schneider and wife, Tony Rockett and family, Paul Todd, Randy Hargraves and family, Ken and Susan Hoyle, Georgia Jones and husband, Carla Roller and husband, Barbara Bryer and husband, Steve Burkett and family, Jack King, B.J. Dowell and family and Kaye Harkins and family.
Top Eight-Man School To Fill Gap in Schedule by Hosting Powerful Oregon Team
By Mark Galvin
News Staff Writer
MEDFORD - After this football season, no sports fan can ever say the Medford Fighting Cardinals won't let an opponent go the distance.
The school system here has finally found another team that can give their tough young squad an extra challenge, even though they're having to bring them half-way across the continental U.S for the matchup.
Two Fridays from now, instead of sitting idle for the night as originally scheduled, the town of Medford is welcoming the defending state champions in eight-man football from the State of Oregon.
The Cruisers from the forest-and-lumber town of Powers, Ore., are expected to demonstrate why they went undefeated last year.
Powers is about as far away from Oklahoma as any eight-man football team can be. The players there reportedly are excited about the trip because most of them have never traveled outside the state.
But to bring some two-dozen football players from southwest Oregon to north central Oklahoma, it seems the whole town of Medford had to jump into action. About 15 local families will accommodate the visitors after they fly in.
Cardinals' high school football coach Chuck Goodner said the long-distance game started materializing during a football clinic over the summer. He was lamenting with sports writers that the team had a hole in its schedule because Billings High School has dropped its football program.
But the reporters, who write for the national football newspaper Eight-Man Illustrated, asked the coach what team he would like to play, if he had the choice.
"I said I'd just as soon play the toughest eight-man team you could send in here,"Goodner said.
After the clinic, as the sportswriters made phone calls, Goodner returned to Medford and mentioned to school officials the possibility of a long-distance opponent for Sept. 27.
"Before I could call Powers, they were calling me," he said.
The game appears to be a perfect test for both teams:
Powers is the defending state champion of last year and was ranked No. 1 in a preseason poll.
Medford however was ranked No. 1 in the coaches' poll. (Goodner said, "Having it done by the coaches is kind of an honor.")
The Cruisers are state champs and undefeated last year, after reaching the state semifinals (8-2) in 1995, and being state runners- up (9-2) in 1994.
The Medford Cardinals have been state runners-up the last three years, with 11-3 records for the past two years.
"Our trail to this showdown is similar in a lot of ways, but they have a state champ trophy," Goodner said.
With such similarities, the coach expects "a real exciting game, because we pass the ball a lot and they do a lot of things you don't see in eight-man football around here.
"It can't help but be entertaining, regardless of what the score is," he said.
Medford High School principal Kim Stephens said he was pleased that details for the weekend "fell into place very well."
The Sept. 27 football game will be $5 a ticket, which is a little bit higher than normal, but all gate receipts will go toward paying for the trip, Stephens said.
It's clearly a dramatic change of scenery for the Cruisers, who could practically throw a stone from downtown Powers into the Pacific Ocean, even though it takes a lot longer to drive there.
Their whole area is mountains and forests, with lumber being the main industry in the town of 600-some people. Even the Powers' team name - the Cruisers - is a reference to a specific lumberjack job.
Goodner said the Cruisers earned money for the trip by cutting cords of wood.
In response, the folks of Medford have arranged an itinerary for the visitors, who stand to gain a generous helping of Oklahoma hospitality.
After the players arrive Friday evening, the Medford Chamber of Commerce will feed them and the players will be introduced and accommodated by the host families in Medford.
The group plans a Saturday morning itinerary for the visitors to view actual sites of the old Chisholm Trail, to inspect wheat-harvest machinery and to tour grain elevators and a pipeline facility, as well as Wakita's "Twister" museum on the site used for filming the big 1995 movie.
And on Sunday, before the plane departs for Oregon, the team is scheduled to view the Oklahoma City bombing site and later visit the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Prior to the big showdown at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, both teams will get group photographs taken by an Enid studio as a gift from the Medford players to the visitors.
But no one's expecting all the pampering to affect the Cruisers' on-field play.
The team started this season in typically powerful fashion by pounding another Oregon team, North Lake, 47-0. The game was stopped in the second half because of the 45-point rule.
Interestingly, both Medford and Powers have been ranked nationally in eight-man football this season, according to a poll by the Eight-Man Illustrated newspaper.
In the new September issue, Medford was ranked No. 3 in the nation - behind Pioneer (Okla.) and Orme (Ariz.) - following the Cardinals' season-opening victory over Cherokee, 28-6.
In the same issue, the Powers Cruisers were ranked No. 12 in the nation, following their 47-0 win against North Lake.
Goodner said, once the game is over, "Maybe things here will return to some sense of normalcy."
This is going to be a nutty month for the Girl Scouts as they begin their annual Fall Products Sale.
From Sept. 26 through Oct. 12, Girl Scouts will be taking orders in their communities for a variety of nut products by the Azar Nut Company. The nuts will be delivered in mid-November.
Azar is the same company used by the Bluestem Girl Scout Council last year. "We were extremely pleased with the service of Azar Nut Company during the 1996 sale," said Sharon Mocabee, program specialist for the Bluestem Girl Scout Council.
"Their product quality is excellent and the program materials and incentives for the girls are wonderful," she said. A total of eight kinds of nuts are being sold this year. They are: Cashews, Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Spicy Party Mix, Toffee Butter Peanuts, Sesame Nutz Mix, Peanut Crunch and a collectible Tiger Tin filled with Honey Peanuts. The prices range from $4 to $8.
During the annual sale, girls also will be selling the traditional Girl Scout wall and pocket calendars for $2 each. The 1998 calendar is titled "Picture Perfect" and features photographs taken by Girl Scout councils nationwide.
This is the first of two girl-generated fund-raisers for the Bluestem Girl Scout Council. The annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale will take place after the first of the year which will provide girls in the Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scout program levels, the opportunity to participate in the Fall Product Sale they are learning many valuable experiences.
Girls earn money to support troop programs while learning business practices like planning, goal setting, record keeping, responsibility, sales and manners. The sale helps girls build their self confidence and decision making skills.
Troops receive 50 cents per item sold and an additional 35 cents per item sold is distributed to girls and troops through incentives and gift certificates. The money is used for troop trips and activities, program events, uniform components, as well as patches earned throughout the year.
Bluestem Girl Scout Council uses its profit to subsidize day and resident camp programs, program events, council-wide activities, leader/adult trainings and funds to operate Camp Wah-Shah-She and other council properties.
For more information call the Bartlesville Girl Scout Program Center at 800-457-GIRL.
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Christian radio KLVV 88.7 FM is presenting Petra in concert Thursday at the Gallagher-Iba Arena on the Oklahoma State University campus. The Petra Praise Tour '97 highlights Petra's latest album, "Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus."
Special guests will be John Cox, Tammy Trent, and Shaded Red. Tickets for the concert are on sale now.
The Christian rock group Petra celebrates 25 years of ministry this year, and the band's latest project is a follow-up to its 1989 gold-certified "Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out."
Over the past 25 years Petra has garnered several distinctions including the CCM magazine Reader's Award for Favorite Rock Artist in 1996, a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for Rock Recorded Album of the Year in 1996, and a Grammy Award for Rock Gospel Album of the Year in 1995.
The Petra Praise Tour '97 will be at the Gallagher-Iba Arena on the OSU campus in Stillwater at 7 p.m. Thursday.
General admission tickets are available at all Christian bookstores in Ponca City, Enid, Stillwater, Blackwell, Winfield, Kan., and at Family Christian Store, NW 59th and N. May in Oklahoma City.
Tickets for all ages are $10 in advance and $9 for groups of 10 or more and will be $12 the day of the concert. Reserved seats are available for $15 at KLVV.
Tickets (including reserved seating) can be purchased by mail to KLVV, P.O. Box 14, Ponca City, OK 74602 or by using Visa/MasterCard/Discover from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at (405) 767-1400.
The concert is sponsored by Christian Radio KLVV 88.7 FM. Stillwater's Sunnybrook Christian Church, and the Baptist Student Union.
TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND PARENTS hold hands in front of the flag pole at Ponca City Middle School to sing, pray and express their religious faith. "See You at the Pole" was held nationwide this morning with approximately 60 people gathering at the middle school. (News Photo by Kristi Grabeal)
NN wonders if there is any cultural significance to the fact that the CIA and Reynolds Wrap are both 50 years old this week? Someone responded, "Foiled again!" and another, "That's all wrapped up."
"Get along little Pony," the show is over, Jessie Alley seems to be saying after winning fourth place in the mare pony division at the Kay County Free Fair. See pages 6B and 7B for the entire list of fair results. (News Photo by Patti Pfeiffer)
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
When most people think of electricity they think of a "flip of a switch." The making of electricity is merely a concept to most. However making electricity is what they do best behind the closed doors at the Kaw Lake Dam.
Since 1987 the Kaw Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant has been owned and operated by Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA). OMPA was formed in 1981 and is a state governmental public power agency. It is compromised of 35 city municipalities throughout Oklahoma including Ponca City. "Through OMPA, members have actual ownership in the power plants which helps reduce and fix the cost of the power purchased," OMPA Director of Member Services Drake Rice explained.
The structural foundation of the Kaw Hydroelectric Plant was originally built in the 1970s with the dam itself. However, it was not utilized until much later when the OMPA purchased the foundation from the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
OMPA bought the structure from the U.S. Corps of Engineers for $3.8 million in 1987 and the total hydroelectric plant was completed in 1989 at a cost of $25 million.
Hydro power is the harnessing of potential energy from a river's gravitational fall and storing the water behind a dam. According to Rice, OMPA pays the Corps a "falling water fee" which is a water use fee. This allows the Corps to recoup the cost of building the dam.
Although the Kaw Hydroelectric Plant is owned and operated by OMPA and benefits city members, not all hydroelectric plants are privately owned. Keystone dam is a Corps dam which means it is owned and operated by the federal government for the benefit of the federal government.
Kaw Hydroelectric plant is a "run of the river plant" which means that amount of water that is released through the dam is monitored and controlled by the Corps of Engineers which is determined by Mother Nature herself and rainfall amounts. That amount becomes important because it determines the flow of water throughout the plant which in turn determines the amount of electricity that is generated in any given day.
The Corps maintain a certain water level all year which is based on the inflow and outflow of the lake. OMPA receives a lake projection every day which projects the water levels and determines the amount of water OMPA can release to maintain the water level.
A rainy season means good things at the plant. "We have had a very good year this year," plant supervisor Bill Brown said. "So far this year we have generated one year's worth of electricity in just six months."
Generating electricity sounds so complete, but is a relatively simple process. Required amounts of water are released at desired intervals and directed to a turbine-driven generator located inside the plant below the dam. The force exerted by the water hitting the turbine blades drives the turbine, which in turn, drives a generator which produces electricity.
Warnings Are Given
Warning sirens at Kaw Lake signals a change in the water level and a release of water and with it, more than likely, the creation of electricity. According to Brown the "fisherman warning" siren blows ten minutes before water is released and again at the commencement of the water release.
The small release of water that comes out continuously below the dam is to aerate the water. According to Brown the OMPA is required to aerate the water for the benefit of the fish and micro-organisms.
Although the plant generates every day, the hours and the amount of electricity generated differs day to day depending on rainfall, lake levels and the Corps. Currently the plant is generating electricity only 2-3 hours per day and will continue at that rate until it rains.
There is no way to know for certain exactly where the electricity from the Kaw plant is actually used because it is tied into a grid that is also used by power generating plants throughout the country. However, according to Rice the chances are that all power generated from the Kaw plant is going to use in Ponca City.
The plant is run remotely and Brown and his technicians are present at the plant for maintenance purposes. The plant is operated by the City of Ponca City at the Union Street electric power plant or can be operated from Edmond.
Hydro power is a "reusable resource" meaning that the continuous flow of water is used down stream over and over again for the same purpose of generating electricity. "The water we use to generate here is used downstream at Keystone and down stream from there all along the Arkansas River," Brown says as he explains the meaning of a reusable resource. And as long as the "river runs through" Ponca City will continue to get the electric service the citizens have become accustomed to having.
The 50th anniversary of the production of the J-3 Piper Cub at Darr School will be celebrated Thursday and Friday at the Ponca City Municipal Airport.
The small aircraft were produced in Ponca City in 1947 and were used as military trainers during that era.
As many as 50 planes and 100 people are expected for the event, which is sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Booster's Club.
Thursday, the boosters will provide the visitors with an Oklahoma barbecue at the booster clubhouse at the airport.
Friday the visitors will be treated with breakfast at the airport before they continue on to Bartlesville for the Experimental Aircraft Association and Antique Aircraft Association regional fly-in to be held Friday and Saturday.
The Ponca City Aviation Booster Club has offered an invitation to anyone interested in aviation to view the planes at the airport Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Local aviation boosters host a fly-in breakfast the first Saturday of every month at their clubhouse. The public is welcome to attend these breakfasts. Charge is $4.
The 79th Annual National Convention of the American Legion was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 2-4, 1997. On Saturday and Sunday prior to the opening of the convention, commission and committee meetings were held at the center.
Attending the meetings and convention from Post 14 in Ponca City as delegates were Chuck McCollum, Finance Officer and Roselynn Utech, Membership Adjutant. McCollum attended the meetings of the Americanism Commission and Americanism Council. He has just received an appointment to the National Americanism Commission after serving on the Americanism Council for 17 years.
Ms. Utech attended the meeting of the National Membership and Post Activities Committee. She has been a member of this committee for three years, after having served four years on the National Children and Youth Committee, one year as Chairman of Children and Youth for Region 4.
Roselynn attended the Past Department Commanders Club luncheon where Bowie K. Kuhn was awarded the "Good Guy" award. Kuhn is best known as the commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1984.
McCollum and Utech participated in the American Legion parade, Southern Caucus breakfast and both were on the floor of the convention.
Speakers during the convention were The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, The Honorable Hershel W. Gober, Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Major General Patrick H. Brady, USA , General John M. Shalikashvili, USA, The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Honorable Alexis Herman, Secretary of Labor, and The Honorable William Cohen, Secretary of Defense, and many more senators and representatives from several states.
Joseph J. Frank of Missouri, National Commander presented The American Legion Distinguished Service Award to The Honorable Robert J. Dole of Kansas, former United States Senator.
On Thursday afternoon, Sept. 4, 1997, the delegates elected Anthony "Tony" Jordan from the Department of Maine as National Commander for 1997-98.
Clara McCollum accompanied her husband to the Convention.
Thursday evenings, beginning Sept. 18 and running into October, will be reserved for a series of "Conversations on the Healing Arts," at Brace Books and More.
The first topic will be "The ancient Healing Arts of Jin Shin, Jyutsu and Acupuncture" for balancing the energy of body, mind, and spirit, at the meeting this Thursday at 7 p.m.
Leading the conversations will be Mark Hovis, a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner from Tulsa, who will explain, demonstrate, and teach some of the techniques involved in this ancient healing art.
Hovis says, "this dynamic healing art effectively treats current and chronic physical and mental/emotional health issues," and "the principles that Jin Shin Jyutsu utilizes are the key concepts present in all current oriental healing arts."
By gently placing the fingertips on the clothed body to specific combinations of energy centers for certain lengths of time, the Jin Shin practitioner restores harmony to the energy flow, thus bringing balance to the entire system.
Hovis, who left a 17-year teaching career to practice this art full time, lives in Tulsa with his wife and son. He sees clients in Ponca City one day a week for the healing sessions, which typically last one hour. He also offers workshops for those interested in learning the self-help techniques.
Other "Conversations on the Healing Arts" sessions will be at 7 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays as follows;
Sept. 25 - Lilly Freeman, CHP will explain how we "embody" our emotions in ways that limit our health as she discusses a type of structural massage for stress relief call "Hellerwork: Healing Our Planet, One Body at a Time."
Oct. 2 - Gael Hancock, a Ponca City resident, presents "AromaTherapy - the Use of Essential Oils to (Improve Your Mental, Emotional Physical and Spiritual Well Being."
Oct. 9 - Rev. Denny Hook, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Ponca City, with "The Healing Power of Prayer."
The public is encouraged to attend any or all of the scheduled sessions, which will take place in the coffee bar at the bookstore. The Conversations on the Healing Arts Sessions are free and reservations are not needed.
The Standing Bear Powwow Committee has finalized plans for the Standing Bear Powwow to be held Sept. 26 and 27 at Standing Bear Park. Some staff changes were made, corrections to earlier press releases and rules for dance contestants were announced. The location for the powwow in the Conoco Green Belt area was also established.
A change in head staff was announced as A.J. Leading Fox as Head Man Dancer. Original head staff member Jauquin Hamilton was unable to participate.
The Traditional Indian Meal to be served Saturday, Sept. 27, will be prepared by Martha Spotted Bear and cooks from Osage Country. The correction was made to the Sept. 15 story in the Ponca City News naming another group. It was also noted that parents of Rosetta "Muffin" Arkeketa, 1996-97 Standing Bear Princess, donated part of the beef for the feast, in recognition of the honor paid to their daughter.
Candidates for the 1997-98 Standing Bear Princess Contest were reminded that all entries are due by Friday, Sept. 19.
Princess Contest rules and entry forms may be picked up at Pioneer Bank or at the headquarters of the Kaw, Osage, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Ponca, or Tonkawa Tribes.
Entries must be returned or faxed to Pioneer Bank fax (405) 762-8964, or Kaw Tribal Headquarters fax (405) 269-2368.
The 1997-98 Standing Bear Princess will be presented with a shawl, banner, and fully-beaded crown. She will also receive a $500 scholarship to continue her education.
Princess candidates will be honored at a reception in the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. They will be judged by tribal elders at the Friday evening Standing Bear Powwow.
Powwow Committee member Oliver Littlecook also announced the rules for the Standing Bear contest dancing. Dance contests will be held during all three powwow sessions. Rules are: 1. All contestants must register and be in the Grand Entry prior to his/her contest. Tiny Tots need not register. 2. Contestants must register in one category only. 3. Contestants will be called no more than three times. Those entering the arena after their contest song has been announced will not be judged. 4. Contestants will be judged on dancing ability only. 5. Contestants will be judged on a point system.
Also 6. Contestants losing any major part of regalia while contesting will be disqualified. 7. Contestants will not be intoxicated or under the influence of any restricted substance. 8. Contestants must stop on the last beat of the drum. 9. There will be a $50 non-refundable protest fee. 10. Any decision by the powwow committee regarding any protest shall be final
No. 11 lists age categories as: Tiny Tots-6 and under; Junior Girls/Boys ages 7 to 15; and Senior Women/Men as 16 and over. 12. Contestants may advance in age category but not decline.
All prize money will be awarded Saturday night. Registration will be open on Friday, Sept. 26 from 6 p.m. until Grand Entry, on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m., and on Saturday from 5 p.m. until Grand Entry.
While powwow plans were finalized, preparations were under way at Standing Bear Park.
According to Betty Durkee, Standing Bear project director, "Through the generosity of Conoco, the 1997 powwow is being held in the Green Belt area north of Erie Street and south of Coolidge." The entrance to visitor parking will be from Coolidge Street.
"Conoco's grounds crew is working to manicure the dance arena and surrounding area to ensure the best possible dance surface, said Durkee.
"The City Parks Department is installing light poles to illuminate the arena, camping and parking areas. Standing Bear Committee members Dwight Howe and Fred Veatch have constructed brush arbors around more than 40 feet of the arena circumference, so that visitors may be shaded from the afternoon sun," she continued.
Additional arbors are located in the area where the traditional meal will be served. Picnic tables will be scattered throughout the area, and a limited amount of bleacher seating will be available. However, the public is encouraged to bring folding chairs, she concluded.
For more information about the powwow interested persons may call (405) 269-2552, ext. 253, 259, or 260. Arts and crafts vendors desiring booth space may contact Connie McAbee at (405) 762-5651.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
A variety of entertainment has been scheduled for the cook-off Saturday, according to Bonnie Wetzel, entertainment chairman for Professionals Today, hosts of the event. Proceeds from the event go to Hospice of Ponca City.
The entertainment begins Friday night at the Elks Lodge with Poverty's Children Band playing for the Hospice benefit dance. Tickets are $5 and the dance is from 8 p.m. to midnight.
On Saturday a live remote KIXR broadcast, with Gordon Thompson as the master of ceremonies, starts at the Marland Estate Grounds where the cook-off will be staged. The event includes the Oklahoma Barbecue Championship and the Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-off.
Kem's Gym will present "Hand Jive," from "Grease," from 9:30 to 10 a.m. This group won the Oklahoma State Kid's competition as well as placing fourth in the nation at the National Finals held in Branson, Mo., at Silver Dollar City over the Aug. 15 weekend.
And back by popular demand the Crystal River Band will be appearing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dawn McMillan
A special treat will be the performance of 14-year-old Dawn McMillan, a seventh grader at Roblyer Middle School in El Reno. She will be performing from 1 to 3 p.m.
She has been singing since she was four and began appearing on stage when she was six at places such as the Oklahoma Opry, Stillwater Opry Freedom Fest, 89ers day, Miss Oklahoma National Pre Teen, Cancer Walk for Life, restaurants and weddings and many more.
Dawn is the daughter of Martha and Garry McMillan. She is now looking for that first song to record on her own.
Activities get under way at the Marland Estate grounds with breakfast being served from 7 to 9 a.m. The children's activities and games are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An added attraction this year is canoe rides for youths.
Public tasting of both chili and barbecue are slated for noon to 2 p.m. There will be other concessions on the grounds including beer and soft drinks.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The 23rd Ponca City Fine Arts Festival opens Saturday at 9 a.m. on the grounds of the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. The exhibition of fine arts will continue through 5 p.m. Sunday.
More than 75 award winning artists have registered to exhibit in various genre's providing opportunity for citizens of the Ponca City area to purchase fine art at reasonable prices. Crafts are not included in this juried show.
The Festival will open at 9 a.m. Saturday and stay open until 6 p.m. Concessions will be available on the grounds. On Sunday, the exhibits will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Judging will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday and ribbons will be awarded at the conclusion of judging. Monetary prizes will be presented on the porch of the Art Center at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Special prizes for the event include a $300 Best of Show; $100 Florence Riesen Award; $250 Trustees Award; and in each category $200 for first place, $125 for second, $75 for third and $25 for honorable mention. In the photography competition only two prizes will be awarded including $200 for first and $125 for second.
Artists entered to exhibit in watercolor from Ponca City are Elaine Armstrong and Pauline Jones. From Oklahoma are LaVern Scott, Enid; Russel Cooper, Edmond; Jim Fallier, Oklahoma City; Carl James, Dewey; and Carolyn Mejstrick, Midwest City. From Nebraska, Le Bloemker of Fremont; and from Kansas, Donna Brigman, Hutchinson; Robert A. Carver and Wilbur Elsea, Wichita; H. H. Chang and Klaus Kuntscher, Shawnee Mission; Lu Fuller of Bonner Springs; Jim Regg from Manhattan; and from Texas, Jackie Buffington of Burleson.
In fine pottery entries include, Kansas artists, Barry Jakson of Harveyville, and Sammye Vander Wall of Belle Plaine; from Oklahoma are Kenneth Ashby of Canton; Ray Chelnchgoshu of Stillwater; Mark Fuller from Midwest City; LeRoy Schultz from Weatherford; Beverly Summerford of Clinton; and Jim and Pat Watson from Ponca City.
Graphics artists who will exhibit include Phyllis Fox Meredith of Iola, Kan.; and from Oklahoma, Linda Cunningham of Oklahoma City; Leslie A. Frazier of Ponca City; Nancy Louvier of Broken Arrow; Dale Martin of Cushing; and Wyvonnee Pharoah of Maysville.
Oil exhibits from Missouri artists, include Bob Holloway of Kansas City and Jim Ryon of Raytown; from Ponca City will be Berenice Johnson, Mary Ann McGrew, Donna Royse and Larry Williamson; and from Eucha, Okla., Barbara Wood Courtney.
In photography four entries include, Miachael Danbom from Beaumont, Texas, David and Kris Gill from Lawton, Kelly Holstein from Yukon and Richard M. Tillman of Ponca City.
Three entries in sculpture include Jim and Mary Delso of Henryetta, Sondra L. Johnson of Cambridge, Neb., and Beth Thomas of Emporia, Kan.
Mixed media exhibits will be displayed by artists Evelyn Jordan-Isaacs of St. Joseph, Mo., Lynda Leech of Pueblo West, Colo., Jessie Ghere of Sapulpa, Okla., Bobby Lane from Edmond, Okla., Glenda Cook Mullins of Oklahoma City, Kim Norton of Wayne, Okla., and Gene Gougherty of Tonkawa. From Ponca City entries are, Milt Fusselman, Ruth Loucks, Shirley Petersen, Jane Schafers, Mary White, and Margaret Yates.
In three dimensional (glass, wood, and jewelry) Kansas artists entering are John J. Hollinger of Hutchinson, Johnny McDonald and Roger Mathews, both of Wichita, and Kenneth Tefft of Mulvane. From Oklahoma are Ron and Sherry Blankenship of Westville, Steve Cast of Edmond, Mike Depue of Guthrie, Helen Gragert of Stillwater, Evelyn Stone Holland of Locust Grove, Bill Maupin of Moore; and from Springfield, Missouri, Paula Sparks and Chris Lynn.
This past Sunday through Sept. 21, 1997, the 87th (Golden Acorn) Division and its combat support units is holding its 48th Annual Reunion in Kissimmee, Fla., at the Hyatt Orlando Hotel.
The 87th Infantry Division was activated and trained as a combat infantry division in both World Wars. In 1917 the Division joined Gen. Pershing's AEF in France and as it was being assigned to the Western Front, the Armistice was signed.
In World War II, the Division went into combat at Metz, France. During 154 days of almost continual combat, the Golden Acorn Combat Team fought in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. It advanced more than 345 miles in the European Theater, taking 63,338 prisoners and liberating hundreds of towns. Veterans of the famous "Battle of the Bulge", the crossing of the Mozelle and Rhine Rivers, and the "Lightning Streak" in pursuit of the Nazis across the heart of Germany, fighting many bitter battles from the once impregnable Siegfried Line to the Czechoslovakia Border.
The combat ability of the 87th Infantry Division was held in high regard by Gen. George Patton, Commander of the Third Army, and this division received three Bronze Battle Stars for its most valiant efforts in the Battles of the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe.
For additional information on the what the 87th Infantry Division is doing, contact: Gladwin Pascuzzo, 2374 N. Dundee Ct., Highland, Mich. 48357-3716; telephone (248)-887-9005.
Square dance lessons for beginners will start Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. The sessions will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall, 116 1/2 North Fourth in Ponca City.
Instructor will be Dave Johnson of Sapulpa, well-known caller who has called square dances in this area for a number of years. He has also called for square dance clubs throughout the United States.
Anyone interested in learning to square dance is invited. The first three lessons are free and following lessons are $5 for couples and $2.50 for singles.
For more information call Charles and Laura Godsey at 765-3626, or Merle and Cereta Helt at 762-7580.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The statue of George Marland, adopted son of E.W. Marland, will be moved inside the Marland Mansion, when the refurbishing of the statue is completed by Pryse Monument, the Marland Estate decided Tuesday.
Since the return of the statue to the Estate in 1976 it has remained outside in the hedged "M" garden west of the Portico. But the weather has taken it's toll on the French limestone statue by Jo Davidson. So the monument company recommended that it be moved inside or refurbishing would be needed again in ten years.
The location of the statue will temporarily be next to the statue of his sister Lydie Marland, who later was married to E.W. Marland. Lydie's statue is in the foyer of the Mansion built by Marland's oil fortune in the late 1920s.
Temporary location of the statue was determined by the Marland Estate Commission Tuesday evening. After much discussion about the placement, the Commission chaired by Larry Stephenson, tabled the motion and made a field trip from the Hunt and Game meeting room in the Conference Center to the foyer of the Mansion.
After viewing the foyer space and other areas in the Mansion the commission voted to place George's statue next to Lydie. The vote was not unanimous. Ann Bandy and Flo Holland expressed concern that the two statues would be too crowded for the best display of the art.
Another possible placement mentioned was the opposite corner of the foyer, where the gift shop is presently situated. Kathy Adams, Estate director, told that future plans could call for moving the administrative offices and the gift shop to Angela Hall. This would then allow for moving George to that foyer niche.
At last month's meeting the possibility of moving both statues to the north saloon had been discussed. However the monument company indicated Lydie's statue, pieced back together after being found fragmented and buried for many years, was too fragile to move.
The statue is to be put on a base similar to the present Lydie pedestal, which is lower than George's recent garden pedestal. This will make the statues of comparable height.
Stephenson has expressed hope the statue will be returned from the monument company in time to mark the George's 100th birthday in November.
The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.
The test is scheduled throughout the year.
Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.
Horse Show Dedicated To Dr. George Martin
BLACKWELL - Here are more results from last week's judging of entries at the Kay County Free Fair. This year's horse show was dedicated to the late Dr. George Martin, orthopedic surgeon and horse raiser.
Horses
Achievement Plaques
High point senior 4-H and FFA. Kristy Buck.
Reserve high point senior 4-H and FFA. Courtney Hill.
High point junior 4-H and FFA. Becky Crowe.
Reserve high point junior 4-H and FFA. Heather Schneeberger.
High point 13 to 19. Kristy Buck.
Reserve high point 13 to 19. Leslie Lockhart.
Open and 4-H/FFA Horses
Grade Halter Classes
Mares all ages. First place, Shannon Danielson; second, Bailie Vowel, and third, Crystal Manley.
Geldings all ages. First place, Hallie Godbehere; second, Sally Webb, and third, Mike Laughlin.
Registered Horses Halter
Weanling colts. First place, LeEtta Constant; second, Margie Oxford, and third, Estell Mitacek.
Yearling colts. First place, Dewey Kelly.
Grand champion stallions. LeEtta Constant.
Reserve champion stallions. Margie Oxford.
Weanling fillies. First place, Barbara Rickords, and second, Tammie Lovec.
Yearling fillies. First place, Janet Hoyer.
Two year old fillies. First place, Barbara Rickords.
Three year old fillies. First place, Cathy Huffman.
Four year old and older mares. First place, Debbie Shelton; second, Sherry Thorpe; third, Michale Brown; fourth, Cindy Danielson; fifth, LaVern Byler, and sixth, Alice Dwyer.
Broodmares. First place, Barbara Rickords; second, Margie Oxford; third, Kent Kirchoff; fourth, Tammy Lovec; fifth, LeEtta Constant, and sixth, Hallie Godbehere.
Grand champion mare. Barbara Rickords.
Reserve grand champion mare. Barbara Rickords.
Yearling geldings. First place, Barbara Rickords.
Four year old and older geldings. First place, Barbara Rickords; second, Mookie Turner; third, Ron Dwyer; fourth, Margie Oxford; fifth, Sandy Hobaugh, and sixth, Pam Lansdowne.
Grand champion geldings. Barbara Rickords.
Reserve grand champion geldings. Mookie Turner.
Mare and foal. First place, Barbara Rickords, and second, Margie Oxford.
Pony Classes
Mares all ages. First place, Colby Jeffries; second, Kristy Buck; third, Kimberly Lafferty; fourth, Jessie Alley; fifth, Kathy Buck, and sixth, Crystal Biby.
Geldings all ages. First place, Cathy Huffman, and second, Kelbi Campbell.
Showmanship Western or English. First place, Kristy Buck; second, Colby Jeffries; third, Kelbi Campbell; fourth, Crystal Biby, and fifth, Kimberly Lafferty.
4-H and FFA Showmanship
Twelve years and under. First place, Colton Dell; second, Becky Crowe; third, Colby Jeffries; fourth, Crystal Manley; fifth, Mookie Turner, and sixth, Cindy Danielson.
Thirteen to 19 years. First place, Kristy Buck; second, Cary Colclasure; third, Hallie Godbehere, and fourth, Crystal Biby.
Twenty to 49 years. First place, Stacie Crouch; second, Debbie Shelton; third, Margie Oxford; fourth, Mickie Crowe; fifth, Alice Dwyer, and sixth, Kathy Buck.
Fifty years and over. First place, Betty Campbell, and second, LaVern Byler.
Mules only, pleasure. First place, Bernard Vowel.
Single harness 54 inch and under. First place, Jessie Alley.
English pleasure open. First place, Kristy Buck, and second, Becky Crowe.
English equitation open. First place, Kristy Buck, and second, Becky Crow.
Lead-line equitation English or Western six years and under. First place, Shelby Brown; second, Rachel Crouch; third, Kelbie Campbell; fourth, Tory Dwyer; fifth, Staci Kirchoff, and sixth, Hunter Womack.
Walk-trot equitation eight years and under. First place, Jessica Dwyer, and second, Brandy Womack.
Trail class 12 years and under. First place, Becky Crowe; second, Colby Jeffries, and Justin Kirchoff.
Trail class 13 to 19 years. First place, Kristy Buck; second, Sally Webb; third, Hallie Godbehere, and fourth, Leslie Lockhart.
Trail class 20 to 49 years. First place, Stacie Crouch; second, Mickie Crowe; third, Margie Oxford; fourth, Kent Kirchoff; fifth, Stacie Crouch, and sixth, Anna Colbath.
Trail class 50 and over. First place, Betty Campbell, and second, LaVern Byler.
Western pleasure 12 and under. First place, Becky Crowe; second, Cindy Danielson; third, Justin Kirchoff, and fourth, Callie Hill.
Western pleasure 13 to 19. First place, Kristy Buck; second, Sally Webb, and third, Hallie Godbehere.
Western pleasure 20 to 49. First place, Stacie Crouch; second, Mickie Crowe; third, Ron Dwyer; fourth, Margie Oxford; fifth, Michale Brown, and sixth, Alice Dwyer.
Western pleasure 50 and over. First place, Betty Campbell; second, Ida Mae Watkins; third, LaVern Byler, and fourth, Lloyd Watkins.
Snaffle bit, four years and under horse. First place, Anna Colbath; second, Cathy Huffman, and third, Debbie Shelton.
Pony pleasure 46 inch and under. First place, Chase Robertson.
Western horsemanship 12 and under. First place, Becky Crowe; second, Cindy Danielson; third, Justin Kirchoff; fourth, Chase Robertson; fifth, Callie Hill, and sixth, Mookie Turner.
Western horsemanship 13 to 19. First place, Kristy Buck, and second, Hallie Godbehere.
Western horsemanship 20 to 49. First place, Stacie Crouch; second, Ron Dwyer; third, Alice Dwyer; fourth, Shannon Danielson, and fifth, Anna Colbath.
Western horsemanship 50 and over. First place, LaVern Byler, and second, Betty Campbell.
Western riding 19 and under. First place, Becky Crowe; second, Kristy Buck, and third, Hallie Godbehere.
Western riding 20 to 49. First place, Stacie Crouch, and second, Shannon Danielson.
Western riding 50 and over. First place, Betty Campbell, and second, LaVern Byler.
Reining 19 years and under. First place, Kristy Buck.
Reining 20 to 49 years. First place, Stacie Crouch; second, Jimmy Smith, and third, Margie Oxford.
Reining 50 and over. First place, LaVern Byler, and second, Betty Campbell.
Barrel racing 12 and under. First place, Heather Schneeberger; second, Janice Blanton; third, Chase Robertson; fourth, Mookie Turner, and fifth, Justin Kirchoff.
Barrel racing 13 to 19. First place, Leslie Lockhart; second, Courtney Hill; third, Cary Colclasure, and fourth, Kristy Buck.
Barrel racing 20 to 49. First place, Margie Oxford; second, Kimberly Buck; third, Diana Lockhart; fourth, Jimmy Smith; fifth, Jimmy Smith, and sixth, Shannon Danielson.
Barrel racing 50 and over. First place, Betty Campbell; second, Lloyd Watkins; third, Ida Watkins, and fourth, LaVern Byler.
Pole bending 12 and under. First place, Heather Schneeberger; second, Chase Robertson, and third, Justin Kirchoff.
Pole bending 13 to 19. First place, Leslie Lockhart; second, Courtney Hill; third, Kristy Buck; fourth, Sally Webb, and fifth, Cary Colclasure.
Pole bending 20 to 49. First place, Diana Lockhart; second, Cathy Huffman; third, Margie Oxford; fourth, Shannon Danielson; fifth, Jimmy Smith, and sixth, Sandy Hobaugh.
Pole bending 50 and over. First place, Betty Campbell; second, LaVern Byler; third, Lloyd Watkins, and fourth, Ida Mae Watkins.
Stake race 12 and under. First place, Heather Schneeberger; second, Janice Blanton; third, Callie Hill; fourth, Chase Robertson; fifth, Mookie Turner, and sixth, Justin Kirchoff.
Stake race 13 to 19. First place, Courtney Hill; second, Leslie Lockhart, and third, Kristy Buck.
Stake race 20 to 49. First place, Margie Oxford; second, Diana Lockhart; third, Sandy Hobaugh; fourth, Cathy Huffman; fifth, Kim Buck, and sixth, Shannon Danielson.
Stake race 50 and over. First place, Betty Campbell; second, LaVern Byler; third, Ida Mae Watkins, and fourth, Lloyd Watkins.
Flag race 19 and under. First place, Courtney Hill; second, Heather Schneeberger; third, Leslie Lockhart; fourth, Callie Hill; fifth, Kristy Buck, and sixth, Sally Webb.
Flag race 20 and over. First place, Sandy Hobaugh; second, Diana Lockhart; third, LaVern Byler; fourth, Cathy Huffman; fifth, Kim Buck, and sixth, Shannon Danielson.
Sheep - Open
Rambouillet
Ram lamb, before Jan. 1. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood, and second, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Champion ram. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Reserve champion ram. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe, two years and over. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe, one year and under two. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe lamb before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe lamb after Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Champion ewe. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Reserve champion ewe. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Pair of ram lambs. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Southdowns
Ram, one year and under two. First place, Marita Lockwood.
Ram lamb, before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Marita Lockwood.
Champion lamb. Marita Lockwood.
Reserve champion lamb. Marita Lockwood.
Ewe, two years and over. First place, Marita Lockwood, and second, Marita Lockwood.
Ewe, one year and under two. First place, Marita Lockwood, and second, Marita Lockwood.
Dorsets
Ram, two years and over. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ram lamb, before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood, and second, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Champion ram. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Reserve champion ram. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe, two years and over. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood, and second, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe, one year and under two. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe lamb before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood, and second, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Ewe lamb after Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Champion ewe. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Reserve champion ewe. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Flock. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Get of sire. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Pair of ram lambs. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Market lamb. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Champion market lamb. Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Shropshires
Ram, two years and over. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Ram, one year and under two. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Ram lamb, before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Ram lamb, after Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Champion ram. Silvertop Farms.
Reserve champion ram. Silvertop Farms.
Ewe, two years and over. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Ewe, one year and under two. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Ewe lamb before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Ewe lamb after Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Champion ewe. Silvertop Farms.
Reserve champion ewe. Silvertop Farms.
Flock. First place, Silvertop Farms.
Get of sire. First place, Silvertop Farms.
Pair of ram lambs. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Pair of ewe lambs. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Market lamb. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Champion market lamb. Silvertop Farms.
Reserve champion market lamb. Silvertop Farms.
Hampshires
Ram, two years and over. First place, Silvertop Farms.
Ram lamb, before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Silvertop Farms.
Champion ram. Silvertop Farms.
Reserve champion ram. Silvertop Farms.
Ewe, one year and under two. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Ewe lamb before Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Silvertop Farms, and second, Silvertop Farms.
Champion ewe. Silvertop Farms.
Reserve champion ewe. Silvertop Farms.
Pair of ewe lambs. First place, Silvertop Farms.
Southdowns
Ewe lamb after Jan. 1, 1997. First place, Marita Lockwood, and second, Marita Lockwood.
Champion ewe. Marita Lockwood.
Reserve champion ewe. Marita Lockwood.
Flock. First place, Don and Sandra Lockwood.
Pair of ewe lambs. First place, Marita Lockwood.
Market lamb. First place, Marita Lockwood, and second, Kristen Reed.
Champion market lamb. Marita Lockwood.
Reserve champion market lamb. Kristen Reed.
Suffolks
Market lamb. First place, Kami Frazier, and second, Kristen Reed.
Champion market lamb. Kami Frazier.
Reserve champion market lamb. Kristen Reed.
Grand champion market lamb of show. Kami Frazier.
Sheep Shearing Results
Senior Open. First place, Harold Leven; second, John Leven; third, Mark Deem, and third, Anita Denney.
4-H and FFA Rabbits
New Zealand Black
Senior buck. First place, Erin Morris.
Champion buck. Erin Morris.
American Chinchilla
Senior doe. First place, Patricia Hurley.
Champion doe. Patricia Hurley.
Grand Champion doe. Patricia Hurley.
Mini Lop
Senior buck. First place, Laura Hoy.
Senior doe. First place, Page Ballow; second, Page Ballow, and third, Laura Hoy.
Junior doe. First place, Laura Hoy.
Champion buck. Laura Hoy.
Champion doe. Page Ballow.
Reserve champion doe. Laura Hoy.
Grand champion buck. Laura Hoy.
Grand champion doe. Page Ballow.
French Lop
Junior doe. First place, Carlie Godbehere.
Champion doe. Carlie Godbehere.
Grand champion doe. Carlie Godbehere.
American Dutch - Black
Senior doe. First place, Brad Miller, and second, Crystal Biby.
Junior doe. First place, Brad Miller.
Champion doe. Brad Miller.
Grand champion doe. Brad Miller.
American Dutch - Blue
Senior doe. First place, Leah Bolay.
Junior buck. First place, Brad Miller.
Reserve champion buck. Brad Miller.
Champion doe. Leah Bolay.
American Dutch - Chocolate
Junior doe. First place, Brad Miller.
Champion doe. Brad Miller.
Grand Champion Buck. Brad Miller.
Grand Champion Doe. Brad Miller.
Any Other Recognized ARBA Breed
Senior buck. First place, Patricia Hurley; second, Jill Courtney, and third, Erin Morris.
Senior doe. First place, Jill Courtney; second, Erin Morris, and third, Patricia Hurley.
Junior buck. First place, Jill Courtney, and second, Jill Courtney.
Junior doe. First place, Hallie Godbehere.
Champion buck. Patricia Hurley.
Reserve champion buck. Jill Courtney.
Champion doe. Hallie Godbehere.
Reserve champion doe. Jill Courtney.
Grand Champion Buck. Patricia Hurley.
Grand Champion Doe. Hallie Godbehere.
Best of Show Trophy. Patricia Hurley.
Goats
Milk Goat Does
Twelve months and under. First place, Shawn Alley; second, Shawn Alley; third, Heather Schneeberger; fourth, Shawn Alley, and fifth, Shawn Alley.
One year to two years old. First place, Shawn Alley; second, Shawn Alley; third, Shawn Alley; fourth, Shawn Alley, and fifth, Hallie Godbehere.
Two to four years old. First place, Shawn Alley; second, Shawn Alley; third, Shawn Alley, and fourth, Heather Schneeberger.
Four years and older. First place, Shawn Alley; second, Shawn Alley, and third, Shawn Alley.
Grand champion. Shawn Alley.
Reserve grand champion. Shawn Alley.
Pygmy Goats
Twelve months and under. First place, Laura Hoy, and second, Mariah Sneath.
One year to two years old. First place, Mariah Sneath, and second, Shawn Alley.
Two to four years old. First place, Mariah Sneath; second, Michelle Swopes; third, Tony Proctor, and fourth, Michelle Swopes.
Four years and older. First place, Ann Smith.
Grand Champion. Ann Smith.
Reserve Grand Champion. Mariah Sneath.
Wethers
Ten months and younger. First place, Colby Jeffries, and second, Colby Jeffries.
Showmanship. Junior trophy, Ann Smith; intermediate trophy, Michelle Swopes, and senior trophy, Mariah Sneath.
Agriculture
Farm Products
Early maturity wheat. First place, Don Sebor; second, Jay Soulek; third, Richard Eakins; fourth, Mary Jeans, and fifth, Lisa Otto.
Medium maturity wheat. First place, Diane Jeans; second, Gavin Sneath, and third, Austin Tickel.
Wheat, other varieties. First place, Greg Sebor; second, Mary Jeans, and third, Rick Jeans.
Grand Champion Wheat Exhibit. Don Sebor.
Soybeans. First place, Diane Jeans.
Corn, any other color. First place, Jesse Alley.
White seeded grain sorghum. First place, David Spore.
Yellow seeded grain sorghum. First Place, David Spore, and second, Bob Eshelman.
Red seeded grain sorghum. First place, Don Schieber; second, David Spore; third, Richard Eakins; fourth, Amber Jeans, and fifth, Bob Eshelman.
Forage Crops
Sorghum ensilage. First place, Owen Smith.
Alfalfa hay (green). First place, Dorvin Constant.
Prairie hay. First place, Charlie Brandon; second, Tyson Morton, and third, Tyler Morton.
Vegetables
Potatoes, white. First place, Max Smyth; second, Shelby McMillen, and third, Kelbi Campbell.
Potatoes, red. First place, Jesse Alley, and second, Max Smyth.
Sweet potatoes, any variety. First place, Wesley Stricklin.
Onions, white. First place, Wesley Stricklin.
Onions, yellow. First place, Mrs. Jervy Millemon; second, Niki McMillen, and third, Fern Lively.
Beets. First place, Jesse Alley.
Carrots. First place, Mia Isenberg; second, Kelbi Campbell, and third, Betty Campbell.
Peppers, large sweet. First place, Larry Purdy; second, Max Smyth, and third, Shelby McMillen.
Peppers, large hot. First place, Larry Purdy; second, Carol Orr, and third, John Sebor.
Cucumbers, slicing, large. First place, Shawn Shirley; second, Debbie LaBlue, and third, Kirk Shirley.
Cucumbers, pickling, small. First place, Kirk Shirley; second, Shawn Shirley, and third, Fern Lively.
Pumpkins, sweet. First place, John Lawrence; second, Kelbi Campbell, and third, Colt Morgerum.
Pumpkins, field. First place, Amy and Amanda Summers; second, Bob Richardson, and third, Sara Newsome.
Squash, one. First place, Carol Fry; second, Richard Martin, and third, Don Fry.
Squash, two (summer). First place, Richard Martin; second, Carol Fry, and third, Don Fry.
Watermelons, one (long type). First place, Wesley Stricklin, and second, Betty Campbell.
Watermelon, one (round type). First place, Donna McCoy; second, Jesse Alley, and third, Betty Campbell.
Cantaloupe or muskmelon. First place, Jesse Alley.
Tomatoes, large variety. First place, Bob Tucker; second, Austin Tickel, and third, Kelbi Campbell.
Tomatoes, cherry. First place, Kelbi Campbell; second, Betty Campbell, and third, Jesse Alley.
Green beans, 12 pods. First place, Jesse Alley; second, Mike Smyth, and third, Sharich Myers.
Okra, six pods. First place, Verle Wooderson; second, Dorothy Tanner, and third, J.D. McMillen.
Herbs
Basil. First place, Debbie LaBlue.
Fruits
Apples
Golden or red delicious. First place, Bob Tucker; second, Randall Flowers, and third, Mrs. Jervy Millemon.
Winesap. First place, Jesse Alley; second, J.D. McMillen, and third, Max Parker.
Any other variety. First place, Bob Tucker; second, Amber Jeans, and third, Mrs. Jervy Millemon.
Half bushel, any variety. Second place, Ruby Davis.
Pears
Keiffer. Second place, Jesse Alley.
Crabapples
Any variety. Second place, Phyllis Anderson.
Miscellaneous
Sunflower, one mature head. First place, John Lawrence; second, Jesse Alley, and third, Kelbi Campbell.
4-H and FFA
Record Books
Nine years. First place, Bradley Schneeberger, and second, Carlie Godbehere.
Ten years. First place, Kelle Otto; second, Ronnie Sisco, and third, Bethany O'Dell.
Eleven years. First place, Melissa Smith; second, Stacia Otto, and third, Erica Morris.
Twelve years. First place, Jay Soulek; second, Tyler Morton, and third, Shawn Alley.
Thirteen years. First place, Sheralyn Otto; second, Chassie McMillen, and third, Kaycie Brandon.
Fourteen years. First place, Jaron Hudgins; second, Stacie Schneeberger, and third, Erin Morris.
Fifteen years. First place, Emily Lewis; second, Jill Courtney, and third, Daniel Alley.
Sixteen years. First place, Bryan Overman, and second, Jason Neuerburg.
Seventeen years. First place, Mandy Hudgins; second, Kami Main, and third, Jason Schneeberger.
Eighteen years. First place, Kristy Buck.
Agriculture Mechanics
Trailers/wagons. First place, Blackwell FFA.
Shop improvement. First place, Blackwell FFA.
Hobby/recreation. First place, Blackwell FFA, and second, Blackwell FFA.
The Red Land Singers will present "Native American Music," on Thursday, at the Standing Bear Powwow site, Fourth Street and U.S. 60. This program is the fourth in a series of "medicine bag" lunches and dinners scheduled to coincide with the annual "Celebration of Native America." and the Standing Bear Powwow to be held Sept. 26-27.
The Red Land Singers is a Native American song and drum group started in 1968 by Tony Arkeketa, a member of the Ponca Tribe, with only four members. Today, there are 18 singers from many different tribes, including a full-blood Creek and even one singer with no Native American blood at all. When the group is all together, they make a thunderous sound.
The Singers travel every weekend for more than half the year to powwows and gatherings. The remainder of the year - through the cold winter months - members of the group reflect on their summer travels; listen to tapes of songs they have collected on their journeys; and work to add those songs to their already immense repertoire.
It is important to the Red Land Singers to be true to a song's original presentation. They get permission to use a song before they learn it and carefully research the meaning of the words, the stories behind them, and the sources.
According to Arkeketa, there is never a complete story told in a song, much is left to personal interpretation. The group sings songs from many tribes, Crow, Otoe, Winnebago, Pawnee, Sioux, Kiowa, Creek, and Ponca.
The remaining presentation in this "medicine bag" series is a dinner program, entitled "A Tradition of Stories," featuring well-known storyteller, Will Hill.
The program will be held on Sept. 25, at the Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack dinner. Pioneer Bank and Trust Co., will provide drinks for all guests. At the evening programs, guests are advised to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
The series is co-sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, Ponca City Native American Foundation Inc. and Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
The Golden Villa Center, Inc., announces its participation in the Child and Adult Day Care Food Program. All participants in attendance will be offered the same meals at no separate charge and with no physical segregation of, or other discrimination against any participant because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program is an equal opportunity program. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, write immediately to the State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599 or the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
This statement applies to the Golden Villa Center, Inc., 615 West Grand, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601.
Eligibility Scale
For Free Meals
Household size:
1. Income: $10,257 annually, $855 monthly, $198 weekly.
2. Income: $13,793 annually, $1,150 monthly, $266 weekly.
3. Income: $17,329 annually, $1,445 monthly, $334 weekly.
4. Income: $20,865 annually, $1,739 monthly, $402 weekly.
5. Income: $24,401 annually, $2,034 monthly, $470 weekly.
6. Income: $27,937 annually, $2,329 monthly, $538 weekly.
7. Income: $31,473 annually, $2,623 monthly, $606 weekly.
8. Income: $35,009 annually, $2,918 monthly, $674 weekly.
For each additional family member, add $3,536 to the yearly income.
Eligibility Scale For
Reduced-Price Meals
Household size:
1. Income: $14,597 annually, $1,217 monthly, $281 weekly.
2. Income: $19,629 annually, $1,636 monthly, $378 weekly.
3. Income: $24,661 annually, $2,056 monthly, $475 weekly.
4. Income: $29,693 annually, $2,475 monthly, $572 weekly.
5. Income: $34,725 annually, $2,894 monthly, $668 weekly.
6. Income: $39,757 annually, $3,314 monthly, $765 weekly.
7. Income: $44,789 annually, $3,733 monthly, $862 weekly.
8. Income: $49,821 annually, $4.152 monthly, $959 weekly.
For each additional family member, add $5,032 to the yearly income.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Ernest Eugene Scott, Blackwell resident, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 6 1997, at his home in Blackwell. He was 84.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, Blackwell, with the Rev. Bill Kalfas, First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery with flag presentation by the Blackwell American Legion and VFW.
Ernest Eugene Scott was born Sept. 8, 1913, in Mount Vernon, Texas, to Andrew Bascom and Lizzy Mae (Finlayson) Scott. He grew up in Mt. Vernon and attended schools there. following the death of his father he moved to Childress, Texas to live with a sister. He entered the U.S. Army in 1934 serving in Europe.
On April 13, 1935, he was married to Hattie Blanche Cork in Childress, Texas. Scott was honorable discharged from the U.S. Army in 1938 and returned to Childress, where he owned and operated a Conoco Service Station and car lot until 1954. In 1955 the family moved to Lake Blackwell, where Scott was owner and operator of the Boat House. In 1967, they began operating motels in the cities of Alamosa, Colo., Deming, N.M., Cortez, Colo. and Sterling, Colo. In 1976 they retired and moved to Snead, Fla., then in Noel, Mo. They moved to Blackwell in 1994. Scott was a member of the Chikaskia Lodge 109, where he was a 32nd degree Mason. He was also a member of the Tell (Texas) Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie Scott of Blackwell; three daughters, Jimmie Hargar of Braman, Mattie Thorp of Wichita, Kan., and Jennie Snow of Pierce City, Mo.; one son, Gene Scott of Blackwell; one sister, Birdie Woodard of Plainview, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Billie Joan Dechant; his parents; and one sister, Mattie Scott.
Casket bearers will be Max Scott, Garth Scott, Mike Dechant, Steve Smith, Chris Wade, and Reece Snow.
OKLAHOMA CITY - David W. Blackburne, son of Phyllis Keener of Ponca City, was found dead at his home in Cherokee, Iowa, on Friday, Sept. 12. He was 30.
The funeral is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, at Grace Baptist Church, 3141 N.W. Tenth Street, Oklahoma City under the direction of the Chapel of the Flowers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City.
David W. Blackburne was born Dec. 26, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Wilbur and Phyllis (Isbill) Blackburne. He grew up and attended schools in Oklahoma City, graduating from High School there.
Blackburne was employed with Continental Deli Foods (formerly Wilson Foods) of Oklahoma City and had been associated with the company in Indiana before transferring to Cherokee, Iowa. He enjoyed carpentry, fixing up old buildings and tinkering with cars.
Survivors include one son, David Lee Blackburne of Eufaula; mother, Phyllis Keener of Ponca City; father, Wilbur Blackburne of Kansas City; one brother, Vurl Blackburne, Oklahoma City; paternal grandfather, Vurl Blackburne of Oklahoma City; six aunts and four uncles and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother and maternal grandparents.
TONKAWA - Glenn M. McGuckin, former Tonkawa resident, died Friday, Sept. 12, 1997, in Norman. He was 91.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997, at the Norman First Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Amos officiating. Burial was in the Norman IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service.
Glenn M. McGuckin was born June 23, 1906, on a farm near the village of Pittsville, Mo. His family moved to Collinsville in 1908, where he lived until moving to Tonkawa at age 13. He became a Christian at age 10 and joined the Baptist Church in Tonkawa at age 13. McGuckin was valedictorian of his Tonkawa graduating class and attended Tonkawa Junior College. He received a BS in physics from the University of Illinois.
In the summer of 1930, he was married to Jackie Strome. He later received a teaching certificate at the University of Oklahoma and taught at Chandler for two years. McGuckin then learned the new science of seismology and began a new career as a seismograph operator, progressing to chief seismologist for Magnolia Oil Company after only two years in the field.
With MidContinental and Magnolia companies, he and his wife traveled throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, working a few weeks or months at various locations. They moved their church membership as they moved from town to town. In 1946, he and a partner formed their own company and he later became an independent oil operator. His wife, Jackie McGuckin died Nov. 4, 1954.
He was married to Ruth Brockhart on Feb. 16, 1956, and left the oil business to work in real estate sales in Norman. The couple supported the summer Institute of Linguistics and the Wycliffe Bible Translators and visited many of their mission fields. The couple traveled extensively around the world until Ruth McGuckin's death on Oct. 10, 1984.
In 1989, McGuckin began working with the International Baptist Church in Norman. He worked with young people from various nations, utilizing knowledge gained from his extensive travels. He also helped organize the Spanish Baptist Church in Oakum, Texas, where he served as music director, Sunday School teacher and deacon.
Survivors include his son Roger McGuckin of Springfield, Ore. one daughter-in-law; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both wives, his parents and one son, Alva George McGuckin.
FAIRFAX - Marguerite "Sissy" Daniels, former Fairfax resident, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was 67.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the First Osage Baptist Church in Fairfax with the Rev. Robert Glasgow officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Mrs. Daniels will lie in state at the home.
Marguerite "Sissy" (Blackbird) Daniels was born Aug. 18, 1930, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the daughter of Girard and Pauline Williams Blackbird. She attended Fairfax schools.
She was married to Eddie A. Daniels on Dec. 24, 1946, in Sedan, Kan., and the couple made their home in Fairfax. Mrs. Daniels was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling to Colorado Springs and spending time with her grandson. In earlier years, she enjoyed playing golf.
Survivors include her husband, Eddie of the Fairfax home; one daughter, Cecelia Heath of Fairfax; her father, Girard Blackbird of Fairfax; one sister Mary Fish of Pawhuska; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and a sister, Maudie Cheshawalla.
Thursday
Lillian May Mylcraine - Funeral will be graveside at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Olive Cemetery in Nardin. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Dale Charles Champ - Funeral to be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Village Presbyterian Church in Mission, Kan. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery under the direction of McGilley State Line Funeral Home, Kansas City, Mo.
Friday
Dessie Stalnaker - Funeral to be held at 10 a.m. at the Rindt-Erdman
Funeral Home Chapel, Arkansas City, Kan. Burial will be in the Hope Cemetery.
NEWS BRIEFS
Deadwood Dames - Conoco retired women (Deadwood Dames) are invited to meet at the Golden Corral for lunch Thursday at 11 a.m.
KLOR Presents Extravaganza - 99.3-FM KLOR presents the 4th Annual Women's Showcase Extravaganza on Sept. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hutchins Memorial. Prizes will be awarded and free hors d'oevres by Crown & Rose Pub and Grill will be served. Admission is free and ladies of all ages are invited to attend. Must be 18 to register for prizes and be present to win.
Theft - An employee of a business in the 100 block of East Detroit Avenue reported to police at 8:18 a.m. Tuesday that his mobile phone had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vandalism - At 9:24 a.m. Tuesday a resident in the 1100 block of South Fifth Street called police advising a vehicle had driven through his yard, caused damage to the yard and left some car parts behind. An officer was assigned.
Illegal Entry - Police received a call at 10:49 a.m. Tuesday from a man in the 600 block of South Thirteenth Street reporting that someone had entered his house during the night while he slept. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Burglary - A man in the 2100 block of North Osage Street advised police at 11:09 a.m. Tuesday that his residence had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Forgery - A woman in the 400 block of South Franklin Street reported a forgery to police at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested an 18-year-old man at Hastings, 2101 North Fourteenth Street, at 3:04 p.m. Tuesday for petit larceny.
Accident - Police and ambulance responded to a two vehicle accident at North Ash Street and Titus Road at 3:39 p.m. Tuesday. One person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Stolen Bike - A man reported to police at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday that a bike had been stolen from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 11:52 p.m. Tuesday police arrested a 32-year-old man at North Union Street and Emporia Avenue for driving under suspension and no insurance.
Attempted Break-In - A resident in the 200 block of South First
Street reported to police at 4:56 a.m. Wednesday that someone had attempted
to break into his home. A window was broken in the attempt. An officer was
assigned and a report was taken.
LIFESTYLES
Sharon Holcomb Connally and Daniel P. Jones announce their marriage in a civil ceremony before Case County Judge Charles McMichael on Aug. 29, 1997. This was followed by a spiritual ceremony at their home in New Colony, near Linden, Texas on Aug. 30.
Serving her sister as Matron of Honor was Paula Coppock of Ponca City. Best Man for his brother was Paul Jones of Houston, Texas. Joy Holland of Austin, Texas presided at the spiritual ceremony which was highlighted with scripture readings by Alan Coppock of Ponca City and Frank Jones, Daniel's nephew.
Special guests included Sharon's children: Gretchen Connally of Austin, Texas; Thomas and Lucas Connally of the home, and Sharon's father and stepmother, Paul and Ruth Holcomb of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Attending from out of town were Daniel's sisters and brothers-in-law: Becky and John Picard of Bossier City, La. and Sharron and Deiral Moore of Broaddus, Texas; Daniel's brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Terri Jones of Houston, Texas. Decorations were created by Betsy and Harry Proctor of Katy, Texas.
Correspondence may be sent to the couple at Route 3, Box 184, Linden, Texas 75563 or via email at cnlyjns@gte.net
Terry and Joyce (Deem) Moore of Burbank announce the birth of a daughter at 5:25 p.m. Sept. 2, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 8-ounces and was 21 1/4-inches long. She has been named Harleigh Cheyenne Moore.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Deem of Blackwell and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gary Moore of Burbank.
Great-grandparents are Tony and Dorothy Thomas of Ponca City, Agnes Bonner of Newkirk, Jessie Moore of Burbank and the late Harley Moore.
Magnus Home Day Care has just enjoyed "Under the Sea Week" and according to Eldonna R. Magnus, owner, is was wonderful.
Mrs. Magnus reports they ate baked Goldfish crackers and fish sticks, and made little "edible" fish using a small canape cutter of fish design on their cheese. They also ate cheese fish and crackers, and cheese fish on top of their triangle sandwiches.
The group colored fish pictures, stamped their hands and papers with Little Mermaid and fish stamps, and painted works of art with fish and other sea themes. They counted fish, went fishing in the back back yard and swam and swam. They sang "I'm A Little Fishy" and the Little Mermaid songs, and read about the sea, watched "Little Mermaid" and other nautical movies.
The children painted with sea theme sponges, Mrs. Magnus reported and she painted a T-shirt with a fish, a sea horse, a dolphin and a star fish to wear during their Under the Sea Week.
The children all wore clothes with fish or Little Mermaid themes and decorated the room with art work and various fish hang-ups. They even made their own fish to swim in the sea by using paper plates.
Mrs. Magnus reports the children learned a lot about the sea and the life in the sea.
Magnus Home Day Care participated in the Early Childhood Art Exhibit at the Kay County Fair for the fourth consecutive year.
On Sept. 8, 14 members of Eta Delta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, met in the home of Cecelia Schieber
Physician Assistants, Ilene Mackey and Bob Holdham presented the program. They explained that a Physician Assistant or PA is a trained professional member of a health care team working under the direct supervision of a physician. A PA provides routine health care thus enabling physicians to work more efficiently to extend health care services to patients.
Physician Assistant training in Oklahoma requires three years of undergraduate study and an intense two and one-half year program at the College of Medicine at the Health Sciences Center. A year of clinical rotations follows. Graduates must pass a rigorous National Board exam and be certified by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision said the speakers.
Sylvia Smith presided over the meeting. Correspondence from International included sign-up for the Beta Sigma Phi Cook Book, and the Scholarship and Legacy Programs. The chapter's annual budget was presented and approved and possible service projects were discussed.
Host for the September 20 couples' Mexican dinner social is Carol Mounts. Co-hosts are Janet Hughes and Julie Collins.
Nancy Pryse will host the September 22 meeting.
SPORTS
BARTLESVILLE - The Lady Wildcats' never say die attitude paid dividends again Tuesday as the Po-Hi softball team rallied in the seventh to beat Bartlesville 5-2.
The Poncans completed the sweep with a 7-1 win in the second game.
Down 2-1 going into their final bat in the first game, the Lady Cats got a break when Shauntia Feather's grounder to third was misplayed. With Jena Birdsong running for Feathers, Courtney McChristian sacrificed the runner to second.
Gena Osborn then slammed a single to score Birdsong with the tying run. Robbie Coffelt's sacrifice attempt was bobbled and Marie Wilson belted a triple to the left field fence. She also scored when the ball got away from the fielder.
Ponca City had scored its first run in the second inning when Feathers singled, was sacrificed to second and rode Osborn's base hit home.
Julie Schiltz picked up the win on the mound, scattering five hits, striking out three and walking three.
The Po-Hi girls got off to a slow start in the second game, but then took command with a four-run fourth inning.
Alana Smith led off with a single and stole second. Schiltz's grounder was misplayed with Smith scoring. Feathers was hit by a pitch and Osborn singled to score Schiltz. Feathers also scored when the Bartlesville fielder booted the ball. Osborn later scored on a wild pitch.
Bartlesville picked up a run in the bottom of the fourth, but the Lady Cats put the game away with a three-run seventh inning.
In that inning, the Ponca Citians got four straight singles from Chris Hinman, Alana Smith, Schiltz and Feathers.
Ashley Engle was the winning pitcher, giving up six hits while striking out one and walking two.
The Lady Cats, now 24-14, get a day's breather before going back on the road to Broken Arrow Thursday for a pair of games.
Ponca City's Lady Wildcat volleyball teams continue to gain momentum as the season progresses, popping Enid 15-8, 15-6, 15-9 here Tuesday.
"The girls played very well," coach Steve McKay said, "The serves were exceptional and the free ball passing was excellent. Amy (Freemin), Emmy (Hufnagel) and Lauren (Brune) did an excellent job of getting the ball to Ashley (Mott) to set up right. Melissa Whitney had her best game of the season.
"We put a lot of pressure on our setters in the offense we run, - a 5-1 - and it makes it doubly hard for Ashley, who is in her first year to start as a sophomore. She did very well last night."
Freemin had five kills, four blocks and served six points with one ace.
Hufnagel had nine kills, two blocks and served five points with one ace.
Brune had nine kills, two blocks and served 11 points with four aces.
Whitney had two kills, one ace and two diving saves on the back row in her first start.
"I was really proud of Melissa," McKay said. "She came in in a tough situation and played very well. She's earned another start."
Vicki Duke had four kills, three "big" blocks and served seven points with two aces.
Sophomore setter Mott had a hit for a kill and 41 assists. She served four points.
Sophomore Jessica Bushaw saw action serving four points and playing defense.
"The team played good, smart volleyball." McKay said.
The Ponca City freshman topped the Enid JV B team, 15-10, 12-15, 15-10. Candace Moses, Robin Farmer, Aubry Kelley and Jennifer Long drew praise from the coach.
The Po-Hi JV team did not fare as well, losing 3-15, 3-15.
Last week, the Lady Wildcats topped Stillwater, which is restarting its volleyball program, 15-3, 15-5, 15-8.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
"I just wanted it," Wes Swygert explained on how he carried two Edmond North defenders five yards into the end zone for the Wildcats' only touchdown in a 29-9 loss last Friday.
He also indicated that maybe the team didn't want a win bad enough as North came back in the second half to upset the Poncans.
"I think we thought the game was over," Swygert said as the Cats moved the ball almost at will in the first half although they trailed 14-9.
It's not a mistake the team is likely to make again, the senior 6-3, 190-pound wide receiver said. "We don't want to feel like that again."
Swygert also indicated that the Po-Hi coaches have taken steps so that not as many players will be playing both sides of the ball this week as the Cats start the home season against Tulsa Memorial,
Swygert had two catches for 16 yards, including the 10-yarder for the TD, against North. He had one catch for 13 yards in the season opener at Tulsa East Central. Spending more time on the offensive side of the ball could improve his numbers Friday.
A tall, athletic target, Swygert was one of the Cats' leading receivers as a part timer last year. As an added bonus Swygert says he's stronger this year, strong enough to carry defensive backs for several yards.
The strength hasn't come from added weight room time, "I'm trying to get stronger by practicing harder."
Hard work in practice has apparently paid off in other areas for the Poncans as the running game also improved last week. The Cats had 171 yards on the ground against North, compared to just 50 yards against East Central.
"I think the linemen accomplished something last week," Swygert. #"They had something to prove."
They could also have something to prove this week as the Cats try to rebound against Tulsa Memorial from the upsetting loss to Edmond North.
"Memorial has some good size players," Swygert notes. "But they make a lot of mistakes. I think we can take advantage of that, we'll play better, especially at home."
It appeared the Wildcats would have their first 100-yard rusher of the season when tailback Kris Shores had almost 60 yards by halftime. But the combination of North's ball control, blitzing defensive linemen and the fact the Cats were playing catch up in the second half, brought Shores up just short with 84 yards on 16 carries. However, that was a major improvement after he carried six times for 9 yards in the defensive struggle against East Central.
Last year the Wildcats had a break-out game offensively against Memorial. They would like to repeat the performance.
PCCC
2- Man Scramble/Alternate Shots
Championship Fight
1 - (72) Guy Clark-Bill Rogers
2 - (73) Craig-David Myers
3 - (74) Bruce Newman-J.B. Hron
4 - (75) Phil Knight-Ron Locke
President's Flight
1 - (65) Tom-Andrew Rigdon
2 - (68) Balco Subramanian-Winston Lindsay
3 - (72) Tom Powers-Mac McClain
4 - (72) Rick Cavener-Paul Hadley
The Ponca City eighth grade football team has opened the 1997 season with a pair of victories, shutting out Coffeyville 16-0 here Thursday and then traveling to Derby on Monday to score another impressive win, 22-6.
During the Thursday encounter, played in Ponca City, the eighth graders got a 20-yard quarterback bootleg by Matt Ellis in the first quarter and a two-point run by Micah Johnson for an 8-0 lead.
The eighth graders increased the lead to 16-0 when Johnson scored from 35 yards out and again added the two-point conversion.
Equally impressive for the eighth grade team was the defensive effort, which held Coffeyville to only two first downs the entire game, and "those came in the last two minutes," Coach Brad Parent said.
Monday, the eighth graders traveled to Derby, and broke open a tight contest in the final five minutes of the game. Ponca City scored first, in the opening quarter when Johnson ran in from 15 yards out for a 6-0 lead. That's the way it stood, since Ponca City failed on a pass attempt at the two-point conversion, until the third quarter.
Ponca City survived a late first half scare by Derby, when a last second pass was intercepted by Ellis. Ponca City was able to thwart another Derby effort when Jeremy DeNoya made a fumble recovery. But Derby tied the score
Ponca City's Johnson then scored with 4:39 left from 18 yards out and added the two-point conversion for a 14-6 lead.
Shortlyafterwards Bobby Trant caused a fumble that was recovered by Ellis with 4:18 to go.
Ponca City drove to the 11-yard line, where Johnson scored and got the extra point to put it away, at 22-6.
"The coaches felt that during the Derby game, we didn't play as well as against Coffeyville, then, in the final period we played real well and it feels good to be 2-0," Parent said.
PCCC-WGA Ladies Club Championship
Handicap Tournament
9 Holes
Gross
Alice Evens 57, Marilyn Tharp 62, Norma Casas 66, Eva Ballard 69
Net
Evens 40, Tharp 40, Casad 42, Ballard 51
18 Hole
Championship Flight
Julie Alles 81, Diana Mils 88, Moonyeen McGree 95, Lou Reyher 96
President's Flight
Lavonne Lauritsen 95, Ruthann Greenfield 100, Joanne Mor han 101, Barbara Impson 103
A Flght
Marge Brookshire 96
B Flight
Arlene McClain 102, Ruth Lyhane 112, Mac Bradley 114
Handicap Tournament
Marge Brookshire 68, Lavonne Lauritsen 70, Arlene McClain 70, Julie Alles 72, Moonyeen McGee 74, Joanne Morgan 75
Barbara Impson 76, Ruthann Greenfield 76
Frontier exploded for seven runs in the last two innings to outlast Mulhaul-Ortlando, 14-13, in the first game of a doubleheader here Monday.
Frontier completed the sweep with an easier 12-2 win in the second game.
Mulhaul-Orlando led 10-2 when the Mustangs came alive in the fourth inning of the first game with a seven-run spree. M-O jacked the lead back to 13-9 in the top of the fifth before Frontier ended the game with a five-run inning.
In that slugfest, Robert Regnier had a triple and two doubles, Kevin Filmore a triple and Chad Sisco a double.
Kevin Williams, 5-6, was the winner in relief.
The heavy hitting continued in the second game for the Mustangs as Jeremy Williams had three doubles and a triple. Filmore also had a triple
Results
Wichita 14, Ponca City 6
Singles
1 - Allison Hufnagel lost to Ritchie, 4-6
2 -Morgan Mongold lost to Rumisek, 0-6
3 - Gina Smith lost to Healy, 2-6
4 - Marcie Wilkinsen lost to Whyte, 0-6
5 - Tana Cries-For-Ribs lost toMurfin, 3-6
6 - Anna Stalcup lost to Sappok, 1-6
7 - Jenni Nimmo def. Gray, 6-1
8 - Karley Merrifield lost to Hurwitz, 4-6
9 - Erin Megenity def. Tan
10 - Tiffany Almack lost to Summers, 1-6
11 - Katy Holland lost to Gillespie, 2-6
12 - Tara Trenary def. Koepsel
13 - Ashley Atteberry def. Coleman, 6-1
14 - Atteberry def. Boyd, 6-0
Doubles
1 - Hufnagel-Mongold lost to Rumisek-Healy, 3-6
2 - Smith-Wilkinsen lost to Ritchi-Gray, 5-7
3 - Cries-For-Ribs-Stalcup lost to Whyte-Sappok, 1-6
4 - Nimmo-Merrifield lost to Murfin-Hurwitz, 6-7
5 - Megenity-Almack lost to Tan-Summers, 4-6
6 - Holland-Trenary def. Neff-Chandler, 6-2
In addition to increases in the number of antlerless hunting days offered to hunters this fall, the northwest region antlerless deer hunting zone boundary has been expanded to all of Grant County, most of Kay County and half of Garfield and Noble counties. The change will provide additional antlerless hunting opportunities in these areas.
"The new eastern boundary of Zone B (northwest deer hunting zone) will be the Arkansas River to Hwy. 60, west to Hwy. 177," said Mike Shaw, wildlife research supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The southeast corner of this zone will be where Hwys. 177 and 412 intersect. Hwy. 412/64 will be the southern boundary in Noble County and most of Garfield County."
Shaw said that the boundaries, which are used to delineate areas of different habitat and herd conditions, were modified to help alleviate deer depredation problems in areas of intensive agricultural production. Although the land may be able to support the growing deer herd in this area of the state, farmers have indicated they are not supportive of increased deer numbers.
"The only viable method for controlling deer numbers is through antlerless harvest," Shaw said. "By increasing antlerless hunting opportunities, we are providing landowners with a mechanism for reducing the deer herd.
"We can offer hunters opportunities, but it is really up to the
farmers and landowners in these areas because they control access to the
deer. Hopefully they will allow hunters an opportunity to hunt and encourage
them to harvest does."