From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday,
July 16, 1997
LOCAL
Tallest Playground Fun, Educational
Former Ponca Citian Wins American Kids Trophies
101 Ranch Book Author, Editor Visit Site of Ranch Monument
Area Calendar
Lighted Flotilla Winners To Be Honored Friday
Marland Estate Commission OKs Breezeway Compromise
Young Readers Invited To Summer Events
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
Nearly News
Medical Payment Assistance Available for Non-Qualifiers
Pioneer Tech Center Board Approves Additions to Staff
Local High School Assistant Principal Taking Similar Position at Tech Center
Braman Plans Celebration To Kick Off Centennial Year
Dance To Honor Rush For Receiving Awards
DEATHS
Clara Gertrude Brinker
Cristi Schieber Rouse
Alice M. Burgell
Tommey Joe Torrey
Victor Allen McClelland
Obituaries
Roy Milton Lamoureaux
Roy L. Nuckols Jr.
Lester Samuel Bonner
Funerals
Homer Marshall Jones
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Couple To Marry Saturday
Engagement Is Announced
Baker-Barnett Families Hold Reunion
Clothing Skills Program Topic For Kildare FCE
Busy Bee Club Members Meet
Ice Cream Social Planned Sunday At Cultural Center
SPORTS
PC Royals Maul Perry, Hit 5 HRs
Memorial Golf Tournament Has Openings
Braman Rodeo Starting Friday
Wentz Ace
Changes Affect Region Hunters
ENID - Adventure Quest, a scientific "playscape" in Enid, may not be the largest outdoor playground in the United States, but it is the tallest - according to Chris Arnett, manager. He said it is the only known three-story facility of this type in the nation.
On this hot day, youths of all ages were having a blast at the wooden structure that resembles an open air castle with slatted see-through walls. Several of the families in attendance having fun this day were from Vance Air Force Base.
Chris, who is from Florida, was stationed in Oklahoma in the military and married a girl from the area, got a job and decided to stay on in Enid. He enjoys managing the educational amusement park. Chris says, "Where else could you have fun and get paid for it?"
Adventure Quest is another phase of an educational complex conceived by the Enid Arts and Science Foundation Board of Directors. The outdoor play park is next door to Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse, which was opened in a converted warehouse as a hands-on learning experience for both art and science.
One driving force behind the project is director Cheryl Leak. She gave up a career teaching art to junior and senior high students to become executive director. While teaching, Leak conceived the idea of Enid Summer Arts, a program similar to Ponca City's Arts Venture held at the Marland Mansion. Leonardo's eventually evolved from this.
Every Child an Artist
A quote attributed to the artist Pablo Picasso in a Discovery Warehouse newsletter, named "Leonardo's Notebook," says, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once one grows up." This program is designed to help bring out not only the artist in children but the scientist as well. The fun/learning facility is named after artist and scientist Leonard DiVinci. The concept is that learning about arts and science can be a fun, hands-on experience.
At the same time that the old Sears warehouse was acquired for Leonardo's, land for Adventure Quest was purchased across the street.
Seed money of $300,000 for the project came from Mary Walker Garriott, Dr. Owen K. Garriott and Helen Garriott, who got the idea for Adventure Quest from a playground she saw in New York and brought back to Enid, according to Arnett.
The first grant for the project came from the McCasland Foundation and was used to purchase a portable planetarium that could travel to schools and generate interest.
The first major civic contribution came from the Enid Noon Ambuc Club for $15,000 to purchase the Magicam, an exhibit that could also travel to places to advertise the proposed building of Leonardo's.
Next came grants from the Mabee, Sarkey's and Harris foundations. Matching the grants were major donors such as Advance Foods, OG&E, Bill and Marilyn Humphrey, The Ronald Petty family, Junior Welfare, Thilstead Electric, Luckinbills, Liberty Federal savings Bank, Southwestern Bell, and Champlin Enterprises.
Phase One
First came the renovation of the warehouse building beginning in 1994. This was stage one, which renovated the basic building including the outside walls, a new roof, ramps, floors, restrooms, installation of an elevator, windows, lights and other necessary steps to bring the building up to code regulations.
The second floor was finished first and the 1994 Enid Summer Arts was held there. Currently this floor is used for civic functions, art and science workshops, offices and a board room.
Second phase was the renovation of the first floor of the warehouse. The science demonstrations and cultural exhibits change monthly. There is a broad area of appeal to a variety of interests and age levels.
Leonardo's castle area is where children can climb through the dragon's lair of texture, be a renaissance artist, climb through a multi-level maze, dress up like a king or queen, shop in an outdoor market and explore a variety of changing learning centers.
In another area they can view a large fish tank, a shuttle simulator, a puppet area, computer and music labs, a life-science area, science demonstrations and exhibits.
Adventure Quest
Adventure Quest had a total budget of more than $2.5 million with an out-of-pocket expense of $400, 000.
It is unique because the community pulled together to make Adventure Quest happen. More than 35,000 volunteer hours were recorded in the building of Discovery Warehouse and over 60,000 volunteer hours have been logged so far at the outdoor classroom called Adventure Quest.
The feasibility study for Adventure Quest was done in late fall 1994. By March, architect Tom Rockwell helped the Board to present the ideas to the community in a town meeting held in Convention Hall. Fund raising events began in July 1995.
On Oct. 5-8, 1995 the "fall build" was held with over 4,000 volunteers coming together during four days of intensive labor. At that time the ground was leveled and poles were raised. The main infrastructure was finished.
In March 1996, one year after the concept was accepted, an organizational planning meeting convened and fund raising continued.
Then the "main build" was held from May 24 to June 2, 1996. At that time over 11,000 persons joined in to work at least a four hour shift. Crews labored from 8 a.m., to 12 noon and from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., breaking for 30 minutes to eat meals prepared and donated by other volunteers. There were jobs for everyone.
Volunteers helped with child care, food, first aid, design work, fencing, landscaping, building, sanding and other works. A "punch" list of items were worked on throughout the summer.
The "finishing build" was held Sept. 26-29, 1996. The grand opening for the main part was on Sept. 29. During this build, much of the sanding and sealing was completed as well as the art-work and installation of science gadgets.
One of a Kind
This project is the only one of its type in Oklahoma and, perhaps in the southwest. Primary target to receive benefits from he project are the families in Oklahoma and southern Kansas. The target area includes 712,743 students.
With not yet a year under its belt, Adventure Quest, is already working on the third stage of the facility which will have an outdoor climbing wall, musical playscape, Native America Area, butterfly garden, picnic area, sundial and plaza, concessions and restrooms. These areas will have a lot of landscaping and a nature setting. The park is closed on Mondays and volunteers are working on the outdoor plaza area on that day each week.
Mission Statement
The Foundation, which has 501c3 status, encourages these beliefs by presenting programs and events which combine education and play; presenting exhibitions in the arts and sciences; encouraging intergenerational learning between children and adults; introducing visitors to rich diversity of innovative ideas inspired by artist and scientist Leonardo DaVinci; pursuing collaborations with schools and local community groups and functioning as a resource for families sand teachers.
Sources of funding come from corporate sponsorships, family membership, patron contributions, grants, general admission and workshop fees.
Scientific Playground
Youths learn about friction by sliding down a three-story slide at the unique playscape. They learn about the principles of energy on the tri-story ball machine. A huge spider web allows them to pretend they are spiders as they climb the web. A special mini city is especially designed for children under 5. This area features safe tire swings and a dinosaur bone creature.
When visitors enter they are given a brochure and they can learn about the different countries by matching the symbols on the park handrails in the different sections with the colors on the continents in the world map. This teaches them how to get their "bearings," according to Arnett. A large compass is part of the display.
At Galleon, they can venture into the days of Treasure Island. The water area teaches children about rivers and erosion. There is a galleon with weather measuring instruments. Other assets are a quality telescope and an interesting obstacle course. A treasure hunt is also available where visitors work as a team to solve riddles and find hidden clues. Arrangements for this are made in advance.
Perhaps the most popular activity of the park during warm weather is playing in the water park. Here youngsters learn how water flows and can make the water wheel go faster and slower.
In the area of physics they can swing higher and higher to see and feel physics. In the field of communication they can send a message with sound waves on a pipe phone system. There is a variety of bridges, tunnels, mazes and slides for youngsters to explore.
Other youth activities are available at Leonard's, where a drama troupe meets Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. The star gazers meet the second and fourth Thursday.
The Discovery Warehouse is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. Depending on the weather Adventure Quest is open Tuesday to Friday, noon to dusk. On Saturday and most holidays the park hours are from 10 a.m. to dusk. Sunday hours are 2-6 p.m.
The rates are $5 per person for an all-day admission. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. There must be one adult for every five children. There are group rates for 12 or more, birthday party packages and family memberships.
Leonardo's was created to provide innovative educational opportunities and is dedicated to the idea that children of all ages learn best with having fun through hands-on participatory exhibitions, workshops and programs.
Zachary Adams, former Ponca City resident now living in Seiling, recently won several medals and a trophy in the "American Kids" state final talent competition in Oklahoma City.
Adams entered three duet competitions as a partner with Shandell Ake calling themselves "Day Dream Nation."
The three duets by Adams and Ake were performed in the three categories of Country, Comedy and General Variety, and in Popular Vocal. Zachary also played solo guitar in the Instrumental Solo Category.
Adams and Ake finished the duet competitions in their age category receiving fourth place medals for "Honkey Tonk Memories" in the Comedy and General Variety/Duet field; third place medals for "Glycerine" in the Popular Vocal/Duet category; and second place medals in their age category for the Country/Duet entry "Pride and Joy."
Adams also won a third place trophy for his guitar instrumental "Gotta Get Away," in the overall competition.
Zachary, age 17, is the son of Leslea and John Adams of Ponca City.
A special welcome was held July 7 at the 101 Ranch headquarters site for guests Michael Wallis, who is writing a book about the ranch, and his editor, Robert Weil of New York.
The book is due out in the fall of 1998. The first book signing will be held at the 101 Ranch site and will benefit the 101 Old Ranch Timers Association.
The Old Timers Association was responsible for getting the ranch declared as a national monument site. Picnic tables are located the site for the public to use.
On hand to welcome the visitors were Jean W. Evans, president, and Linda Rennie, secretary/treasurer.
Title of the book is "The Hundred and One," with a subtitle of "A Saga of the Real Wild West."
Wallis and Weil were at the ranch site so Weil could tour the headquarters site and Cowboy Hill. Zack Miller, one of the Millers brothers who owned the ranch, is buried in the Cowboy Hill cemetery. Also buried there is Jack Webb, famous trick roper and sharpshooter with the 101 Wild West Show.
An Indian dance, sponsored by Jerry and Ruth Murphey, 101 Ranch collectors of Corpus Christi, was performed in honor of Weil.
Rosetta LeClair and her grandchildren danced. Participating were Rosetta, Michael Roughface (fancy dancer), Randy Roughface (traditional dancer) and Alfred Arkeketa (grass dancer). Singers were Bobby Joe Howe and Antonine E.T. LeClair.
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KAW CITY - The Christmas in July winners for the lighted flotilla will be honored with a trophy presentation and pork chop feed at 6:30 p.m., Friday at the Community Building in Kaw City.
Winning first place in the Class I (Houseboat and Cabin Cruisers) were Monte and Pattie Doan of Edmond. The Doans also won the President's Trophy for best lighted boat in all classes.
Second place in Class I went to Marvin Turner, Newkirk, and in third were Larry and Debbie Stene, Wichita.
In the Class II (Pontoon) category, Ruth Smith of Fairfax was the winner and Jim Hill of Kremlin was second.
Winners in the Class III and Other category were Artie and Lura Hurst, Kaw City, with second place going to Traci Wedd and Leasa Lewis, Ponca City.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
A compromise was reached on the removal of a section of the breezeway attached to the Marland Mansion during Tuesday's meeting of the Marland Estate Commission.
The breezeway connects the Mansion to the Conference Center. A temporary corridor is to be constructed. The matter of the removal of the breezeway to eliminate leakage in the Mansion proper had been approved by the Estate Commission last month but bounced back to that body by the City Commission, which has the final decision.
Concerns had been expressed by citizens, Monumental Enterprises, which leases the Conference Center, and caterers. The objections were not the elimination of leaks but concerns for not providing a covered connection.
Matrix Architects and Engineers of Tulsa had determined the attachment of the breezeway, apparently added during the Felician Sisters ownership of the estate, had been the culprit causing the leaks.
Five members of the Matrix staff of Tulsa, who had recommended the procedure, were in attendance, plus City Commissioners Lynn Boyer and Tom Leonard. Also present were Bob and Craig Myers of Monumental Enterprises, and Kelli Enevoldsen of Apple Cart Catering.
Matrix had met with the Facilities Committee, chaired by Nancy Severance; the Myers of Monumental Enterprises, which leases the Conference Center; Larry Stephenson, chairman of the Marland Estate Commission, and others to find a solution.
The Estate Commission unanimously approved the compromise after hearing from the Matrix staff and David and Craig Myers, who spoke favorably on the matter.
The Myers were concerned earlier because the clientele of the conference center has had access to the Mansion through the breezeway. The catering service, also located in the Conference Center, would be affected. Locals were concerned for events such as the Holiday Gala, which is held in the winter, and uses both facilities. The breezeway gives protection against inclement weather.
The motion as recommended by Severance, and approved unanimously by the Estate Commission, reads: "We would like to approve the water leaks contract with Rick Scott Construction with the understanding that a connecting corridor will be installed to replace the breezeway at a cost of $15,000 or less.
"Also included will be a very temporary walkway to connect the end of the breezeway to the south porch of the Mansion during the construction of the water leaks (project) and the other corridor. Plans and specs are to be presented by Matrix at the August meeting Marland Estate meeting."
Procedures and Policies
In other action the Estate Commission approved revisions of the procedures and polices for the use of Mansion and the grounds. These had also been tabled by the City Commission. Kathy Adams, executive director, presented the revisions, which are now more "user friendly."
Membership
Bettie Marsh, reporting on the first membership drive ever by the Estate, said the drive is going well. In just the first week after the announcement almost $10,000 has been raised for the Marland Estate Foundation, chaired by Larry Hughes. The funds are to be used for restoration of the Mansion, upon recommendation from the Estate Commission.
Memberships range from $20 for singles, $30 for a couple or family, up to $100 for Roustabout status, to $500 for Wildcatter designation to $1,000 for Oil Baron. Five Oil Barons have already donated. For more information call the Mansion.
Garage Sale
Another fund raiser for the Foundation is a garage sale slated for Sept. 20, the same day as the Cherokee Strip Cook-off on the grounds. Flo O'Connor, chairman, emphasized that the garage sale is not selling items from the estate. Persons wishing to donate may contact her. She requests no clothing or large electrical appliances be donated. Donated items will be picked up on request. A silent auction is planned also.
Director's Report
Adams called attention to the visitation figures showing a total of 3,341 visitors for June compared to 2,093, for the same period in 1996, and 2,266 in 1995.
The financial report shows revenues of $23,080 and expenses of $20,081. Of this $10,666 was transferred from the City's general fund. The year to date figures show revenue of $328,844, including $128,000 transferred from the general fund and expenses of $317,267. These figures will have some adjustment, Adams explained, as it is the end of the fiscal year and not all figures were available yet.
A loss in revenue resulted from Angela Hall, which had been rented annually for several years by the Ponca City Public School System, now being vacant. Last year this brought in $33, 000.
Adams reported that she and Betty Durkee, who has been writing grants for the Estate, will attend a Conference in Arizona. Part of the expenses will be paid by the National Parks Service as a scholarship for Adams.
She reported that a new brochure will be produced in-house soon for a walking tour of the grounds. She said another edition of the newsletter will be published soon.
The Ponca City Library is continuing its Summer Reading Program throughout July. The program is for school-aged readers and is designed to provide incentives for children to read and while providing both an entertaining and educational way for children to pass the summer away. It has proven to be a popular program with more than 400 children were registered in June.
The theme for the July program is "Down on the Farm" and features stories about farm animals. The sessions are free and open to anyone. Registration will continue throughout July. The last program will be held on July 31st.
Story times for ages 4-7 are 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and last about 30 minutes. For 2- and 3-year-olds the sessions are 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Wednesdays and are about 15 minutes long.
Door prizes consisting of books and magic writing pens are given away at each of the sessions.
For information regarding these and other children's services contact the Youth Services Librarian, Judy Johnson, at 767-0345.
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.
Featured on the front of this week's MidWeek are pictures and a story about the Adventure Quest playscape in Enid. Louise Abercrombie took the photographs, but no credit is given for writing the story. Louise also receives credit for the article. The section editor apologizes for leaving off her byline.
The Ponca City Middle School will be sending out letters to seventh grade students next week to confirm what team they will be on during the school year and when they will enroll. The dates for enrollment will be either Aug. 4 or 5.
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income, but who are not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid, should be aware of the help available from two Medicare programs.
These programs - the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program and the Specified Low-Income Beneficiary Program - are designed to make Medicare available to people who have problems paying the Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket medical expenses.
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program is available to people who have problems paying the Medicare premium and out-of-pocket medical expenses
The Qualified Medicine Beneficiary Program is available to people who are below the federal guideline. People who qualify may get help in paying the deductibles, copayments and other out-of-pocket medical expenses.
A single Medicare beneficiary may qualify if his/her income is less than $678 per month. A couple may qualify if their combined monthly income is less than $905.
The Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program is for people whose income is slightly above the federal poverty level. It helps beneficiaries pay the Medicare premium for Part B, which provides hep with doctor bills and many other medical expenses not provided by Medicare hospital insurance (Part A). The income limits are about 20 percent higher: $809 for singles and $1,081 per month for couples.
The asset limits for both programs are $4,000 for individuals and $6,000 for couples. But not all assets count, such as a home (of any value) and an applicant's car, insurance policies, burial plans, household goods and personal effects (of a reasonable value).
Those who have Medicare and who need help in paying Medicare bills can apply for help from these programs at the Oklahoma State Department of Human Services Office. Check the phone book under "Oklahoma" for the address of the local office.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Four new employees were approved Tuesday night when Pioneer Technology Center held its monthly meeting.
The personnel approved for the upcoming academic year include: Chuck Bayha, assistant campus director; Stacey Rush, business manager; Ann Kinsinger, support employment coordinator; and Jim Lawrence, support employment career specialist.
The board also approved the resignation of Sandra Mosteller, career counseling secretary.
Several personnel will now be able to sign checks on the school activity fund following a vote by the board. They include: Dr. Sally Downey, Dr. Janet Cox, Scott Dean, Lanita Chapman, Brenda Green, Stacey Rush and Glenda Council.
Council gave the financial report. In the Treasurer's Revenue Summary for the month of June, the current amount collected was 25 percent with a total collected of 51 percent for local, state collected was 63 percent with a total amount collected of 25 percent and current federal collected was 13 percent with a total collected of 8 percent. According to Council, these numbers are down compared to the month of May.
Downey, superintendent of PTC, gave a report concerning new items. The LPN graduation will be held July 16 at 7 p.m. and an August conference will be held for employees of PTC. The first day of classes at PTC is Aug. 14.
The next regular board meeting will be Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Not only will the Ponca City School System lose Steve Nida, Ponca City Mid-High principal, but they will also lose Chuck Bayha, assistant principal at Ponca City High School.
The two principals were presented commemorative clocks Monday night at the Ponca City Board of Education meeting .
Nida will be leaving Aug. 8 to be principal of North Intermediate High School in Broken Arrow.
Bayha will stay in Ponca City as the assistant campus director at Pioneer Technology Center. He will leave the high school July 31.
Bayha told The News that he has been the assistant principal at the high school for the past three years and has 14 years of teaching experience in the district. Before working for the Ponca City School System, Bayha was employed at Huffy Bicycle, formerly of Ponca City.
Bayha's job description will be similar to what he did at the high school. He will be working closely with students and finding ways to help them while they attend school.
"I consider this a great opportunity. I will miss working with the public school system, but this is something I have been looking forward to for a long time," Bayha said.
His children, Dan and Kim, were both students at PTC and, according to Bayha, they have the utmost respect for the school. "Dan graduated from PTC in 1992 and the experience he learned from the vo-tech has helped him find a job. Kim, a food services student, plans to graduate soon from PTC.
"I am looking forward to working with the employees at PTC. They are a great group of people and I am sure that we will do all we can to be able to establish a good working relationship," Bayha said.
When asked what he will miss most about the Ponca City High School he quietly replied, "The people. I have had a wonderful bunch of people to work with and I am going to miss them greatly."
BRAMAN - A super celebration is shaping up for the first reunion of Braman, which is commemorating its heritage Saturday. The event is for anyone with a Braman connection.
A variety of events are slated beginning with garage sales beginning at 7 a.m. and a cookout at 5 p.m.
A special part of the day will be "ice cream in the park." This will signal a year-long preparation for events for Braman's centennial The town was founded in 1898 and named for Dwight Braman, a railroad engineer. A number of projects are planned for next year's centennial to spruce up the town.
Saturday activities taking place at the park will be contests and tournaments in the morning and in the afternoon there is a domino tournament at 3 p.m., a horseshoe tournament at 4 p.m., a four-person volleyball tournament at 5 p.m., a dessert walk at 5:30 p.m., three-legged gunny sack race at 6 p.m.
At 5 p.m., complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs will be served and water balloon toss will be held at 6:30 p.m. Table service, ice tea and lemonade will be provided.
Live music will be provided by Rick Cole, a Braman High School graduate, and local guest performers.
Persons attending are requested to bring their favorite picnic food, lawn chairs and homemade ice cream to share.
An honor/benefit dance will be held Saturday for Jeana Christine "Feather" Rush, current Ponca tribal princess and "Outstanding Female Indian Student of the Year."
Friends and family in the community are encouraged to attend the dance at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center at White Eagle, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
The dance, sponsored by Jeana's parents, Mr. and Mrs David "Jody" Rush, for being selected princess by the Ponca Tribe and being named outstanding female student by the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women. Co-hosts for the event will be the Horse Chief Eagle descendants and the Tonkawa Scalp Dance Society.
Special invited guests for the event are Oliver Plumley, 1996-97 Oklahoma Male Indian Student of the Year, Miss Indian Oklahoma, Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma, members of the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women, numerous tribal princesses, clubs, and organizations, and all members of area tribes.
Head staff for the dance will be Thomas Roughface as master of ceremonies, Wilkie Eagle as head singer, Adrian Spotted Horsechief as head man singer, Cameron Page as head gourd dancer, Karen Rice as head lady dancer, Tony Killscrow as arena director, and Lonnie Others as waterboy.
"We want to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all friends and relatives and elders who have supported Jeana throughout her rein as Ponca Tribal Princess," said Mrs. and Mrs. Rush.
Special performances and events include the Tonkawa Scalp Dance Society performance at 1:30 p.m.; gourd dancing at 2:30 p.m.; supper at 6 p.m.; and the parade in at 7:30 p.m. Vendors are welcome.
The dance was originally scheduled at Standing Bear Park, but was moved to the Ponca Indian Cultural Center due to technical problems.
For more information, interested persons may call (405) 767-1704.
DEATHS
Clara Gertrude Brinker, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday afternoon, July 14, 1997, at the Highland Nursing Center. She was 95.
A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Michalicka, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Billings (Okla.) Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Clara Gertrude Brinker was born July 18, 1901, in Greely, Kan., the daughter of Charles Edward and Kathryn (Peine) Brinker. She attended Glenrose School east of Billings, Okla.
Miss Brinker worked as a caregiver in the Ponca City area for many years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Theresa's Guild, Marion Movement of Priests, "Queen of All Hearts" Cenacle, The Powerhouse of Prayer Circle and a recent member of the Living Rosary Association. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and painting.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Effie Brinker of Ponca City; and three nephews, Charles Brinker of Riverside, Calif., Robert Brinker of Baton Rouge, La., and Eugene Brinker of Midland, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bernard and Edward; and one sister, Agnes Walker.
Casket bearers will be Emil Westerman, Joe Dempewolf, Darrell Wood, Fred Spellman, Ray Ramsey and Clarence "Dink" Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made in Miss Brinker's name to St. Mary's Catholic Church, P. O. Box 1330, Ponca City, OK 74602.
Cristi Schieber Rouse, Ponca City resident, died Monday, July 14, 1997, at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa. She was 24.
A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Miller-Stahl Funeral Service chapel in Newkirk. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ponca City with the Rev. John Michalicka as celebrant. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery.
Cristi Schieber Rouse was born Dec. 29, 1972, in Enid, the daughter of Don M. and Cecelia M. (Sanders) Schieber. She attended school at Kildare, St. Mary's Catholic School, and Ponca City High School where she graduated in 1992. She then attended Pioneer Technology Center and graduated in business technology. She had been working at the Mikasa Store in Blackwell.
On Dec. 6, 1996, she and Joel M. Rouse were married in Ponca City, where they established their home. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed country music, country dancing and computers.
Survivors include her husband, Joel, and infant daughter, Lindsey Marie, of the home in Ponca City; her parents, Don and Cecilia Schieber of Ponca City; three sisters, Sheri Hanson of Tulsa, Cindy Schieber of Stillwater and Kami Schieber of Ponca City; and her maternal grandparents, Wesley and Willa May Sanders of Boise City. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Frances Schieber.
Casket bearers will be Paul Muret, Michael Boxley, Biron Shirley, Heath Isenbart, Daniel Schieber and Brian Otto.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Rouse's name to a fund for Lindsey Marie Rouse, c/o Bank of Oklahoma, Newkirk, OK 74647.
Alice M. "Pat" Burgell, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday, July 14, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 73.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Michalicka officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Alice M. "Pat" (LaBarge) Burgell was born July 25, 1923, in Superior, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Evan (Authier) LaBarge. She attended schools in Superior, where she graduated from high school.
She was married to Charles Burgell in September 1951, in Muskegon, Mich., and the couple moved to Ponca City in 1956. Mrs. Burgell was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Jude's Guild, and the Kopy Kat Klub. She enjoyed being with her family, doll making, and making Christmas ornamental eggs.
Survivors include five sons, Michael Marigold of Houston, Texas, Mark Marigold of Superior, Wis., Charles Burgell Jr. and Joel Burgell, both of Ponca City, and Paul Burgell of Meeker, Colo; three daughters, Ruth Scott and Oneta Bibbs, both of Ponca City and Mary Eslick of Wichita, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; one son, Timothy; her parents; one sister and one brother.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Burgell's name to the American Diabetes Association, c/o Paula Coppock, Pioneer National Bank, P.O. Box 111, Ponca City, OK 74602.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Tommey Joe Torrey, former Ponca City resident, died Friday, July 11, 1997, at a local hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was 63.
The funeral was held Monday, July 14, at the Mountain View Mortuary Chapel with Chaplain Barbara Graham officiating.
Tommey Joe Torrey was born June 20, 1934, in Ponca City, the son of Roy Henry and Alice May Spears Torrey.
He was married to Mary de Frescheville on Aug. 15, 1964, in the Seychelles Islands. The family had lived in San Jose, Calif., from 1969-1991, then they moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. Torrey was a member of the Corvair Club of Colorado Springs. He collected antique cars. and enjoyed working on electronic equipment. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home in Colorado Springs; one son, David, of Colorado Springs; two daughters, Diana Mary Torrey of Mountain view, Calif., and Deborah Ann Torrey of San Francisco, Calif.; one brother, Roy Henry Torrey Jr. of New Jersey; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Torrey's name to the American Cancer Society, 1445 North Union, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
Victor Allen McClelland, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Monday, July 14, 1997, at his home. He was 53.
A graveside committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Louis Headman, Ponca Indian Nazarene Church, will officiate.
Victor McClelland was born Dec. 23, 1943, in Ponca City, the son of Kenneth and Verma D. (Eagle) McClelland. He received his elementary education in Ponca City schools. McClelland was a member of the Ponca Sax-Fox Tribe and a member of the Ponca Indian Nazarene Church. He was employed at Titus Manufacturing.
Survivors include two half-brothers, Ronald Primeaux and Paul Huffstedler; three half-sisters, Dorzelle Page, Paula Finch and Delilah Primeaux Huffstedler; and one uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents; one half-brother, Glenn Eagle; and one half-sister, Louise Page.
TULSA - Roy Milton Lamoureaux, former resident of Ponca City, a pilot and cowboy, died Monday, July 14, 1997, at Vencor Hospital in Denver, Colo. He had made his home in Brighton, Colo., for the past two years.
A memorial service is to be held in Tulsa on Saturday, Aug. 16, 1997. Interested persons may call the family at (918) 474-3261 or (303) 659-8587 for location and details. All State Cremation, Wheatridge, Colo. was in charge of arrangements.
Roy was born Aug. 17, 1913, in Greycliff, Mont., the son of Fred and Mary (Nevin) Lamoureaux. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Earl Counter, at their homestead ranch in West Yellowstone, Mont. He helped his stepfather work teams of horses used for stagecoaches in Yellowstone Park.
He later lived with his Aunt Minerva in Worland, Wyo., then in Seattle, Wash., with his father and stepmother, Alice Johnson. He completed high school in Seattle in 1934 at Highline High School and was named to the all state football team as Outstanding Tackle.
In 1932, he joined the Marine ROTC program and from there went on to serve as a U.S. Marine. He received an honorable discharge in 1935, in San Diego, Calif. This is where he honed his skills as an airplane mechanic and extended his love for flying. He later attended the University of Idaho for additional aeronautical engineering training.
His career as a pilot let to his employment with the U.S. Forestry Service in Idaho as a firefighter and heavy equipment operator; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Hanford, Wash.; the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Oklahoma City as a conservation pilot; a private pilot for McCullough Tool Company in Houston, Texas; and as a pilot and ranch hand for Kinsvaughter Feed Lot in Dodge City, Kan. He was also owner/operator of a flying service in Casper, Wyo.
While living in Ponca City he was employed as a pilot for Parker Petroleum; served as ranch manager for Glenn Peel; and as manager of the Ponca City Airport. He had also ranched in Milfay, Okla.
In the mid-40s, Roy flew for Frank Robbins in Wyoming's Red Desert, when Universal Studios filmed a documentary on rounding-up wild horses by airplane. He was also honored in 1950 by the Junior Chamber of Commerce as "Outstanding Citizen" for his heroic efforts in rescuing people and livestock during the Wyoming blizzard of 1949.
He was married to Dorothy Hathaway in November 1945 and raised a family of three daughters.
He is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Suzanne and Bill Thomas of Brighton, Colo.; Sally and Glenn DeWeese, 1812 East 16th Place, Tulsa, OK 74104; and Patti and Chuck Nichols of Council Hill, Okla.; by his former wife, Dorothy Lamoureaux of Council Hill; granddaughters Wendy Dickinson of Boise, Idaho; Sherry and Liana Congram of Houston, Texas; Kay Lee Pemberton of Stephenville, Texas, and Amber Viel and Amy Smith of Tulsa; three great-grandsons, Taylor Dickinson, Riley Pemberton and Trey Viel; one brother, Fred Lamoureaux of Roseburg, Ore.; and one sister Mary Flood of Shelton, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bud Counter; and one sister Losee McBride.
The family requests donations be made in Roy's memory to Myositis Association of America Inc., 1420 Huron Court, Harrisonburg, Va 22801. The funds will help further medical research for the disease which took Roy's life - inclusion body myositis, a deteriorating muscle disease.
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Roy L. Nuckols Jr., longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at his home. He was 79.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 1997, at the Odd Fellows Cemetery with the Rev. Denny Hook, pastor, First United Methodist Church, Ponca City, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Roy was born Oct. 19, 1917, in Texas City, Texas, the son of Roy and Hazel (Stringen) Nuckols Sr. He moved with his family to Ponca City in 1926 and graduated from Po-Hi in 1936. He served as a printing apprentice at the News Printery.
He was married to Gwendolyn Eloise "Gwenn" Browning on Nov. 17, 1939, in Ponca City. In 1940, he purchased the Cross Printing Co. with Claude Braudrick and they operated the business until Braudrick sold to DeRoy Skinner.
Nuckols served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in December 1945. He then purchased Van's Service Station on the corner of Pine and Cleveland Streets and his son, Ron, came into the business in 1970. In 1973, they closed the station and opened Nuckols Antiques. Gwenn helped in the antique shop until illness forced her retirement. Later they opened Nuckols Refinishing with his son, where he continued to work part time.
He and his wife had been active members of the First United Methodist Church since March 1948. Roy was an avid fisherman, golfer and loved his family and friends.
He is survived by two sons, Dennis Jay Nuckols of Sacramento, Calif., and Ronald Gene Nuckols of Ponca City; three granddaughters, Margo Elizabeth Nuckols of Oklahoma City, Shanon Dawn Nuckols of Ponca City and Deanna Hamilton of Danbury, Texas; and one grandson, Jason Nuckols of Danbury, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn Eloise Nuckols in 1985; an infant daughter, Gerry Lyn Nuckols; and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at 2808 Avon.
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NEWKIRK - The funeral service for Lester Samuel "Popa" Bonner, 76, of Newkirk, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 1997, in the Calvary Temple Church, Newkirk, with the Rev. John Roberts officiating. Burial is to follow in the Fairfax (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service., Newkirk. The family will be at the Doyle Houston home, 801 West 10th Street, Newkirk.
Mr. Bonner was born July 14, 1921, at Sugar Grove, Ark., to Grover and Allie (Terry) Bonner. He died Monday evening, July 14, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
On July 26, 1941, he was married to Elsie Lovama Weaver in Blue Mountain, Ark. They moved to Fairfax in 1944, where he worked in the oil fields and farmed. They moved to Newkirk in 1971, and he was employed by the Newkirk School System.
He attended the Faith Fellowship Church in Blackwell and was a charter member of the Calvary Temple Church in Newkirk, which he helped build. He loved to work in his garden and shared his vegetables with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie, of the home in Newkirk; a great nephew, Clay Houston of Wichita; three brothers, Charles Bonner of Hobbs, N.M., Carl Bonner of Okemah, and Durwood Bonner of Fairfax; one sister, Mrs. Lissie Sharp of Ponca City; a brother-in-law, Arthur Weaver of the home; two double nephews, Bill Bonner and Jimmy Bonner, both of Newkirk; four double nieces, Mrs. Minnie Moon of Burbank, Mrs. Bonnie Houston of Newkirk, Mrs. Martha McKinney of Utah and Mrs. Ellie Cavett of Newkirk; and numerous other nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces, and great-great-nephews and nieces, who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Henry Bonner.
Nephews serving as casket bearers will be Jerry Moore, Bob Moffatt, Harry Gibson, Durwood Bonner II, Wayne Lindsey and Don Abbott. Honorary bearers are Johnny Greenwood, Evan Wolfenbarger and Bill Bonner.
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Saturday
Homer Marshall Jones - Funeral will be graveside at 2 p.m. in
the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home until
9 p. m. Friday. Other arrangements will be announced later. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca
City, OK 74601.
NEWS BRIEFS
Handicap Sticker Stolen - At 8:34 a.m. Monday the communications center received a call from a woman in the 1000 block of South Fourth Street reporting that her handicap sticker had been stolen.
Vandalism - The communications center received a call at 8:54 a.m. Monday that a brick had been thrown through the window of vehicle while in a parking lot in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Stolen and Recovered Vehicle - A man in the 500 block of West Liberty Avenue reported to the communications center at 7:57 a.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been stolen. Two officers were assigned. Vehicle was later recovered.
Vandalism - The communications center received a call at 9:19 a.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had been vandalized in the 400 block of West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 9:27 a.m. Tuesday police arrested a 20 year-old man in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth on a city warrant.
Stereo Stolen - A resident in the 220 block of North Lake Street reported to the communications center at 10:57 a.m. Tuesday that a stereo had been stolen from his vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Missing Money - At 11:22 a.m. Tuesday a woman reported to the communications center that she accidentally left her purse at the Pioneer Convenience Store at 530 North Fourteenth Street. She returned to find the purse but missing was $126. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Stolen Bike - A woman in the 1400 block of North Sixth Street reported to the communications center at 11:41 a.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Shoplifter Arrested - Anthony's, 1201 East Prospect, reported a shoplifter to the communications center at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday. Three officers responded and arrested the suspect, a 32-year-old woman, on charges of petit larceny and driving under suspension.
Arrest - Ponca City Police officer arrested a 39-year-old woman on two city warrants at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday.
Arrests - A 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were arrested at 2:56 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday on a city warrants for defrauding an innkeeper.
Accident - The communications center received a call at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday regarding a minor two-car accident in a parking lot in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Assault - Several calls were received by the communications center at 5:19 p.m. Tuesday reporting of a man that apparently had pulled another man from his car and "busted out the windows" of his car with a baseball bat and then assaulted the man. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.
Juvenile Assaulted - A man in the 1400 block of South Ninth Street reported to the communications center at 7:44 p.m. Tuesday that his 9-year-old son was assaulted by another juvenile. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Stolen Stereo - A woman in the 500 block of South Twelfth Street reported to the communications center at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday that her stereo was stolen from her vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Shoplifter Arrested - A 15-year-old boy was arrested for petit larceny at Country General, 3008 North Fourteenth Street at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday.
Stereo Stolen - The communications center received a call at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday from a resident in the 200 block of North Sixth Street reporting that his stereo had been stolen from his home. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 58-year-old man at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of West Gary for actual physical control.
Assault - The communications center received a call at 11:34 p.m. Tuesday reporting of an assault that occurred in the parking lot in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 11:29 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Road and Pecan Road police arrested a 19-year-old man for driving under the influence, and passing without sufficient clearance.
Pool Closing - The Ambuc Swimming pool at South Sixth Street and Maple Avenue will be closed all day Saturday and Sunday for the U.S. Swimming Division II State Championship swim meet. The public is invited and admission is free.
Cheerleaders Plan Concession Stand - Ponca Citians are invited to visit the Ponca City Mid-High Cheerleaders' Crazy Day Concession Stand July 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside J.C. Penney's. Proceeds will help send the cheerleaders to National Competition in Dallas. The group's Home Interior Candle "Kick-off" sale will begin at this time, also.
Crazy Day Face Painting Set - The Ponca City Junior Varsity Cheerleaders will be in front of the Honey Tree, in Ponca Plaza, "face painting", on Crazy Days, Saturday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. The proceeds from this project will help the cheerleaders support Junior Varsity sports.
Conoco Bingo - The Conoco Employees Association will have its
monthly bingo night Saturday, in the Atrium Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. The theme is "National Ice Cream Month"
and free ice cream will be served.
LIFESTYLES
A July 19 wedding at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ is being planned by LaVena Cher Cole and Javier Veleta-Bojorquez. The bride-elect is the daughter of Constance Cole and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Cole, all of Ponca City.
Parents of the future bridegroom are Edmundo and Santana Bojorquez, Buena Vista, Matachue, Mexico. Miss Cole is a 1991 graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended Northern Oklahoma College. She received a certificate in Medical Office Assistance from Pioneer Technology Center.
An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the 7 p.m. Aug. 9 wedding at Cann Memorial Garden for Christina Lynn Logan and Benjamin Jay Wickham. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mr. Chuck Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Logan of Ponca City. Wickham is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wickham of Skiatook.
Grandparents of the bride-elect are Maxine Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Franks, all of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Alsip of Tonkawa and the late Ernest Edwards.
The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wickham of Foraker, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Means of Burbank and the late Clarence Zink. Wickham is a 1995 graduate of Shidler High School and is employed with Rust Industrial Cleaning.
Descendants of John L. Baker and Martha Jane Barnett Baker met July 6 for the ninth annual family reunion in the club rooms of the Top of Oklahoma Historical Museum in Blackwell.
John L. Baker was born Jan. 30, 1845 near Dover, Lafayette County, MO. His parents and siblings are unknown as he was orphaned at age five. No records have been found nor did he tell his family of his parents. He fought and was wounded in the Civil War.
Martha, daughter of John Harrison Barnett and Ailey Ann Nix Barnett, was born Jan. 20, 1859 near Rockbridge, Greene County, Ill.. Martha and John were married Aug. 16, 1876 in Carrollton, Greene County, Ill. They had 13 children, all born in Greene County. Two children died in infancy.
In 1906 the couple sold their farm in Greene County,Ill. and moved with eight children to a farm two miles north and three quarter miles east of Billings, in Noble County. Their children, Fred, Lou and Maude remained in Illinois.
Their sons, Robert and John, moved back to Illinois in a few years, leaving Sterling to live in Kansas, Ned, Will, Anna, Grace and Lucie to raise their families in Oklahoma. Thus, the family has two reunions. The Illinois Baker Reunion will be held July 27 in Greenfield, Ill.
Those deceased during the past year were John Scott, Bud Combs and Gerald Zoelzer, Sr. all of Illinois. The covered dish dinner was preceded by a prayer given by Larry Thornton. There were 32 in attendance.
Attending from the Fred and Meda Baker family was Wilba Baker Holtswarth of Jerseyville, Ill. From the Jesse Edgar "Ned" and Mattie Baker family were granddaughters Shirley Hart Wheeler and Barbara Hart Burger both of Taloga.
From the Will and Gladys Baker family were Bruce and Laura Grace Baker Daugherty of Enid. Attending from the Ed and Anna Baker Prather family were Mrs. John (Betty) Prather, Cindy Prather Black and Rebecca of Pryor; Paul and Maxine Prather of Ponca City; Gene and Anna Lee Prather Thornton, Anga Lee Thornton Everett and Cody of Medford ]; Larry and Dianne Thornton, Jessica and Sean of McLoud; Jerry and Mary Ann Thornton Bourland and Leslie of Harrah.
From the Clyde and Lucie Baker Foster family were Lela Marie Foster Workman, Wayne Van Hoozer, Don and Mary Workman Tapp, Christy Wright Ceniti, Talia and Daniel, T.A. and Lucy Workman Rhamy, all of Ponca City, Steve and Susie Workman Powell of Marland. The next reunion will be July 12, 1998 in Blackwell.
Members of the Kildare FCE group met July 9 with Mary Buesing for the monthly meeting. Helen Janda, president, conducted the meeting and led the group in singing "Good Old Summertime." The hostess read a devotion titled "Living Freedom."
Roll call was answered by seven members and a guest with "how I spent the fourth of July." Guest was Mary Jo Helms, daughter of Marie Ewy. Barbara Hunget read the minutes and Melba Irwin gave the treasurer's report in the absence of Elsie Johnson.
Members discussed the fair exhibits being made for the Kay County fair in September. The FCE Cookbook Committees have completed the book and it has been sent to the printer.
Mary Buesing gave the June lesson on "Clothing Buying Skills." She stressed color coordination and discussed design, pattern, style and color.
Barbara Hunget gave the July lesson on "Home Decorating Tips" and suggested members make a decorating assessment of their homes. Various tips were given on changing the appearance of rooms.
Members signed a get well card for Elsie Johnson who has a broken wrist. The meeting concluded with the collect read in unison and for refreshments members made ice cream sundaes.
The next meeting will be Aug. 13 with Iva Lee Harris as hostess. Helen Janda will give the lesson on "Memory: Use It or Lose It."
Ruby Harvey, 1309 West Chestnut, was the hostess for the July 14 meeting of the Busy Bee Club. There were nine members present and Beulah McCartney conducted the business session. Louise Womack led the group in the salute to the flag and "The Lord's Prayer."
Viola Haley gave the devotional and members answered roll call with what each did on the fourth of July. Ms. McCartney read an article on the "Statue of Liberty," telling about the inscription at the base.
Josephine Rice, secretary, read the minutes and Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer's report. Members discussed club projects with Ms. McCartney reporting that she and Ms. Davis had taken the donated clothing to the Mission. Ms. Rice reported taking magazines to the Renaissance.
Games were played with prizes going to Vivian Davis and Helen Taylor. Ms. Hiskett received the mystery bowl gift. The meeting concluded with a film being shown by Ms. Harvey of her grandson, "The One-Armed Bandit."
The Friends of the Ponca City Cultural Center Museum Foundation, Inc. are hosting a free-to-the-public event on the back lawn of the center Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
An old-fashioned ice cream social and lemonade party is planned as a membership drive kick-off. Donations will be accepted and six levels of membership will be offered.
Annual membership in the foundation offers caring citizens an opportunity to preserve the first home of E. W. Marland and the artifacts it contains, so that future generations "may know and appreciate their heritage."
Each level of giving is tax deductible and includes a newsletter. Those people wishing to contribute should write to the foundation, 1528 Autumn road, Ponca City, Okla. 74604. For more information call 405 765-7536.
Vance Johnson will be operating an ice cream machine on the grounds.
Donations for the event have been made by United, Albertson's and Leach
Paper Company.
SPORTS
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Ponca City's bats can't get much hotter than they've been the past two days. After belting 22 hits Monday against Putnam City Brassfield in a 21-6 seven-inning win, the Ponca City Majors tagged Perry pitching for 19 hits, including five home runs, en route to a 25-4 seven-inning run-rule victory at Perry Tuesday.
"We are just really hitting the ball right now," said an almost apologetic Jack Shears, head coach of the Royals. "We haven't tried to run up the score, in fact, we've really played it station to station. But we're just hitting everything."
Josh Shafer, who came into the game with no home runs on the summer season, homered in his first two at-bats and then connected again in the sixth inning after reaching on an error in the fourth.
Recent Majors call-up Kevin Reusser came in for Shafer later in the sixth inning and his first Majors at-bat proved a memorable one as he homered to left field. He also singled in the seventh, making the Ponca City four-spot 5-for-6 in the game with four home runs and eight RBIs. Shafer finished with five RBIs and Reusser (a junior-to-be) had three.
J.R. Fry gave a quick indication of the onslaught to come as he led off the game with his first home run of the year. The Poncans ended up with three runs in the inning but only led 3-2 after one complete.
Shafer's second home run of the game put the Royals up 5-2 in the third and then Ponca City cranked out two doubles and two singles in the fourth to plate four more runs and take a 9-2 lead.
The fifth inning saw the Royals add three more runs to their total with the big hit in the inning a two-run double by Marc Smith.
Perry narrowed the gap to 12-4 with two runs in the bottom of the fifth against Ponca City starter Matt Holland (4-3) but those runs just seemed to ignite the Royals - who scored eight runs in the sixth and five more in the seventh.
Holland gave up four runs (all earned) on five hits with one strikeout and no walks. He did hit two batters.
Shafer was the only Royal with three hits (3-for-4) but five had two hits apiece. Reusser was 2-for-2, Fry was 2-for-4 with an RBI, Smith was 2-for-6 with two RBIs, Michael Quick was 2-for-6 with an RBI and Jason Ross was 2-for-6.
Ponca City improved to 33-16 on the season and is now off for a couple days before hosting Edmond North Friday at 7 p.m. for a single 9-inning game. That starts a five-game homestand for the Royals, who play doubleheaders against Stillwater and Ark City Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's twinbill with Stillwater is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. and Sunday's doubleheader against Ark City is slated to begin at 6 p.m..
The Poncans then conclude regular season play July 22 at Bartlesville.
In the district tournament, which begins July 24 in Guthrie, the Majors have drawn Guthrie in the first round. Enid and Woodward will play in the other first round game.
Several changes have been made in the 1997 Joe Theobald Memorial Golf Tournament which will allow several more players to participate in the event which benefits Hospice of Ponca City.
The tournament will be held Friday at Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course starting at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. The format is a modified two-player scramble, low ball, blind draw. The two-person teams will play 18 holes and submit scores for the blind draw. Two cards will be drawn to form a foursome to calculate low ball per hole and final team scores.
The $75 entry fee per person includes green fees, cart rental, refreshments on the course, two mulligans and lunch at Wentz Camp Mess Hall.
Bowker Auto Mall is offering prizes for holes-in-one on five different holes. Prizes include a 1997 Buick Century, a Bahama cruise, two business class tickets to any destination in Germany, a resort vacation for two to Jamaica, and a set of MaxFly Torque arm irons.
Businesses and individuals may sponsor holes on the course, water hazards, and sand traps. Sponsored holes may be in memory of someone if the sponsor wishes. Last year over $10,000 was raised for Hospice of Ponca City, an organization that helps the terminally ill and their families through the very difficult last stages of life.
To register for the tournament contact Larry Murphy (767-1520), Bill Murphy (762-3363) or Melody Lahann at Hospice (762-9102).
Ponca City's Ann Smith, 12, will be competing in the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show and Convention in Fort Worth Aug. 1-9.
Smith will compete on two horses. She will be on Gunners Dry Doc, a 12-year-old sorrel gelding, in the Reining and Working Cow Horse class and on Wilson's Royal Pine, an 8-year-old chestnut mare, in the Cutting Class.
Ann, the daughter of Sam and Robin Smith, is a sixth grader at McCord Elementary School.
BRAMAN - The Braman Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, starting at 8:30 p.m. both days.
The entry fee is $30 for the calf roping, bareback bronc riding, bull riding and steer wrestling events. The fee is $25 for barrel racing and $20 per team for the team roping and $40 per team for the wild cow milking.
A calf scramble will be held for 6-and-under and 7-12 year olds.
The admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 6-to-12 and children 5-and-under are free.
For further information and to enter, contact Norm Carpenter, Clearwater, Kan., (316-545-7474).
Sam Techen collected a hole-in-one on the 14th hole at the Wentz Golf Course Sunday.
Techen aced the 127-yard hole using a pitching wedge.
He was playing with Merv Griffin, Les Chase and Geoff Chase.
North Central Oklahoma hunters need to review new hunting regulation changes for Sept.1 1997-Aug.31 1998, find information about bag limits for different species and find the name and phone number of a Wildlife Department game division, law enforcement or information education division employee near them by picking up the new hunting regulation pamphlet, available at sporting goods stores across the state.
"Since regulations and season dates change each year every hunter should pick up a copy of the new regulations before heading afield," said Colin Berg, information-education specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "This year there have been a number of changes made that specifically affect hunters in north central and northwest Oklahoma.
Included in the changes are:
- Quail season will begin the first Saturday in November 1997, and continue through January 31, 1998 (northwest pheasant season runs concurrent with quail season)
- The fall firearms turkeybag limit in Pawnee county was changed from one bird of either sex to one tom, and all of Garfield County will be open to fall firearms turkey hunting. The bag limit for fall firearms turkey hunting in Garfield County is one tom.
- "Let-off" restrictions are eliminated on compound bows.
- All shotgun hunting on state wetland and waterfowl units, state waterfowl refuges and Hackberry Flat WMA will be restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot only.
- Bobcat season has been extended to run from Dec. 1 through Feb. 28. The daily bag limit was removed and the season bag limit was changed from eight to 20. Bobcat tagging requirements also were changed to allow the use of private tagging stations and to allow those stations to charge a 75 cent tagging fee.
For more details, please consult the appropriate regulations in the 1997-1998 Oklahoma hunting regulations.
Berg added that there were changes made on the number of doe days for deer gun and deer muzzleloading seasons. Muzzleloader hunters in part of northwest Oklahoma (zone B) will have two days of antlerless hunting and gun hunters will have six days of antlerless hunting. The rest of northwest and north central Oklahoma falls under zone C. Hunter in this area will also have two days of antlerless hunting during muzzleloader season, and four days of antlerless hunting during gun season. A detailed map on page 7 of the hunting regulations highlights the antlerless hunt zones.
Hunters are encouraged to pick up and review a copy of the regulations. Those with questions about the regulations should call the game warden in their county or the regional information/education specialist. Their names and phone numbers are listed on the back page of the hunting regulations.