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Bobby Jack Morrison — A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at Bowlegs Assembly of God Church in Bowlegs. Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.

Oley J. Bullard

Oley J. Bullard, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. He was 70 years old. Oley was born on July 4, 1947, in Ponca City the son of Melvin and Patricia Self Bullard.

Oley graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Ponca City, in 1965, then joined the United States Air Force where he fought in the Vietnam War achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. After serving his country, he went on to graduate from Central State University in Edmond, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He lived in Oklahoma City for a short time working for the Department of Public Safety. He then spent the rest of his career working for Conoco/ConocoPhillips as a Technician and Research Craftsman in Ponca City until his retirement in October of 2013.

He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Spielbusch, on Feb. 7, 1967, spending 51 wonderful and loving years of marriage together. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid gardener, generously sharing his produce with others. He took great pleasure in playing pranks on unsuspecting friends and family.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Linda, of Ponca City; children, Kim Judge and husband Jim, of Broken Arrow, Travis Bullard and wife Amanda, of Orange Park, Fla. and Owen Bullard and wife Sarah, of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren, Derek, Sarah, Rachel, John, Corbin, Tyler, Brandt, Morgan, Cade, Cale, Zach, Camdyn and a new arrival in June; sisters, Terry Guier and husband Bob, of The Woodlands, Texas and Marta Dorman and husband Gary, of Ponca City and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ponca City with military honors by the United States Air Force. A rosary service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Friends and family may come by the funeral home to pay their respects on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 20 and 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Casket bearers will be, Rod Roper, Grant Johndrow, Frank Cain, Joe Jackson, Bill Schutte and Chris Holmes.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home and Crematory in Ponca City.

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ANTHONY, Kan. — Clifford Omer Breeden, former Arkansas City, Kan., resident and currently of Anthony, Kan., died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Via Christi–St. Francis Hospice Unit, Wichita, Kan. He was 73.

The son of Eugene Clifford Breeden and Velma Marie Hopkins Breeden, Cliff was born March 10, 1944, in Denver, Colo. At a young age, he and his family moved to Arkansas City where he grew up and received his education. He graduated Arkansas City High School with the class of 1961.

Following graduation, he entered the United States Navy. He spent much of this time in the service stationed in Guam. In 1967 he was honorably discharged with the rank of Seaman.

He returned to Arkansas City after the service and in December 1967 he and Donna Aloha Larssen were married in the IXL Baptist Church at Arkansas City.

His work history includes employment as a high school custodian; employment with Skyline Homes and Reedy Ford from where he retired after a number of years of service with the company.

On June 9, 1993, he and Sherry Marie McFarland were married at Cripple Creek, Colo. They made their home in Arkansas City where they lived until 2012 when they moved to Anthony, Kan. 

He had a great love for his dogs. He also enjoyed the Ark City Tumbleweeds Last Run Car Show and entering his mustang. He enjoyed gardening every spring and all that grew there. He also enjoyed science fiction books and movies.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry; two children, Teresa Bolia, of Newkirk and Ricci Goff, of Arkansas City; a brother, Earle Breeden, of Vallejo, Calif.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt, Helen Breeden.

Cremation has been effected under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Chris Dysinger, minister of the First Baptist Church of Newkirk officiating. Burial is not planned at this time.

February 20, 2018

Those booked in the Kay County Detention Center include:

Lilly Mae Adams, 23, Ponca City, who was arrested by police in the 1000 block of North Pine on four charges including attempting to escape custody. She was held on $5,000 bond.

Michael Lee Anson, 60, Fairfax, was booked in on violations of the sex offender act and was held on $102,000 bond.

Jessie Gordon Bishop, 51, Braman, was arrested by police at the intersection of Ash and Hartford on an aggravated DUI complaint.

Garrett Scott Buckbee, 21, Ellinwood, Kan., was arrested by Tonkawa police at the intersection of Stone and Seventh Street on two drug charges.

Steven James Buzzard, 46, was booked in on drug sanction.

Miranda Chamame Cain, 20, Tonkawa, was arrested by Ponca City police at the intersection of Oak and South Avenue on four charges including possession of meth, marijuana and child endangerment.

Gregg Bryan Carleton, 35, Ponca City, was arrested by a trooper at Kaw Dam on a complaint of DUI.

Kelsy Raylin Casey, 24, Blackwell, was arrested by Blackwell police in the 700 block of East College on three warrants and held on $20,000 bond.

Lawson Abraham Dent, 25, Ponca City, was arrested by police in the 2000 block of North 14th Street on domestic abuse charges and was held on $2,100 bond.

Mitchell Reed Deroin, 30, Ponca City, was arrested by police at 3501 North Union on four warrants and held on $18,343.47 bond.

Austin Robert Farnsworth, 22, Kaw City, was arrested by a deputy in Kaw City on a domestic charge.

Willie Ray Fields, 33, Blackwell, was arrested by Blackwell police on a LeFlore County warrant.

Courtney Lee Grant, 20, Ponca City, was arrested by Blackwell police on drug charges.

Dakota Kyle Henriksen, 22, Ponca City, was arrested by police at the intersection of Ash and Hartford on three charges.

Sandra Dawn Hopkins, 31, Lamont, was arrested by police at Walmart on a grand larceny charge.

Joshua Hunter Horinek, 18, Blackwell, was arrested by Blackwell police on South First Street on drug charges.

Jose Carmen Huerta, 49, Ponca City, was arrested by police at the intersection of Hazel and Highland on a DUI charge.

Cory Weston Johns, 33, Blackwell, was arrested at the courthouse on a disturbing the peace charge and released on $1,500 bond.

Richard Jackson Johnson, 42, Marland, was booked in on drug sanction.

Tonya Ann Jones, 37, Ponca City, was booked in on drug sanction.

Landon Erick Laird, 22, Ponca City, was arrested at the courthouse on burglary charges and released on $10,000 bond.

Shayla Marie LeClair, 27, Ponca City, was arrested by Tonkawa police at the intersection of Stone and Seventh Street on five drug charges. She was held on $1,500 bond.

Anson Tyler Littlewalker, 25, Ponca City, was arrested by police at 113 Woodbury on charges of domestic, kidnapping and interrupting a 911 call.

Preston Dade Maloney, 25, Billings, was arrested at the intersection of Oak and South Avenue by police on drug charges and released on $1,500 bond.

Michael Ryan McCleary, 20, was booked in on weekend committal.

Tyler Gene McDaniel, 31, Newkirk, was arrested at the courthouse on four charges and held on $1,500 bond.

Jerry Don Obleness, 55, Enid, was booked in from the Grant County Jail on a burglary charge and was held on $200 bond.

David Wayne Park, 54, Blackwell, was arrested by Blackwell police in the 200 block of Vinnedge Avenue on a failure to register as a sex offender charge. He was held on $50,000 bond.

Blake Huston Plunkett, 34. Ponca City, was booked in on drug sanction and released.

Jacob Lee Probst, 40, Noble, was arrested on a warrant by Ponca City police at the intersection of Ninth Street and South Avenue. He was held on $1,000 bond.

Richard Wayland Rau, 39, Perry, was booked in from the Garfield County Jail on two charges and released on $15,000 bond.

Gwente Schawan Rayford, 40, Aurora, Colorado, was arrested at the courthouse and held for Garvin County.

Steve Roy, 57, Ponca City, was arrested by police at the intersection of Broadway and Lake on a warrant and held on $200 bond.

Sergio Rubio, 22, Arlington, Texas was arrested by a Kay County deputy on Interstate 35 on four charges including possession of cocaine, marijuana and transporting a loaded firearm. He was released on $2,500 bond.

Damion Duane Ryan, 22, Ponca City, was arrested in the 800 block of West Grand on warrants and was held on $4,500 bond.

Gage Achilles Stout, 21, Ponca City, was arrested in the 500 block of North Palm on four warrants and was held on $3,633.49 bond.

Derek Anthony Tabbert, 29, Ponca City, was arrested by police in the 1400 block of South Eighth Street on a robbery charge.

Sabrina Yvette Tilden, 22, Ponca City, was booked in on drug sanction.

Brandon Keith Tsosie, 46, Ponca City, was arrested at the courthouse and held for Payne County.

Kurt Alan Vincent, 53, Billings, was booked in on weekend committal.

Jackie Leanard Welch, 58, Ponca City, was booked in on community sentencing.

Ammie Michelle Widener, 27, Ponca City, was booked in on drug sanction.

Brett Michael Wood, 19, Blackwell, was arrested by Blackwell police on drug charges.

THREE OUTFIELDERS who just happened to be African-American played in the New York Giants outfield together. The first time all three were in the lineup in 1951 was the first time in history that all three outfield positions on the same team were filled by members of their race. The three are, from left, Monte Irvin, Willie Mays and Hank Thompson.

By DAVID MILLER News Sports EditorSClBWhen I saw that a cable TV channel was offering reruns of the 1977 miniseries “Roots” I was reminded that February is Black History Month.

I remember watching that series very faithfully when it first aired. It was before the times of VCR’s, or at least it was in my existence. So, to be sure and not miss an episode one had to schedule around the airing of this highly entertaining program.

I was told once by a good senior citizen friend, who just happened to be African-American, that it is important to have a Black History Month for many reasons. But for her it is especially important to preserve the heritage of what it means to be a member of her race.

In thinking further about Black History Month one has to remember the heroic figures who helped break down racial barriers as they once existed.

The sports world has such figures in a big way. We have been reminded many times of the contribution made by Jackie Robinson to break down the barrier that existed in Major League Baseball. Much abuse was heaped on Jackie, especially in his first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers. There were some fans in almost every city in which the Dodgers played who couldn’t wait to yell insults at him and otherwise treat him with contempt.

As much as he suffered, there were others who experienced some of the same things as they became the first players of their race in other Major League cities. Most of them didn’t receive the recognition that went in Robinson’s direction. But I am sure they also were the center of negative attention where they played.

Robinson broke into the majors in 1947. It wasn’t until 1959 when Pumpsie Green joined the Boston Red Sox that every one of the original 16 MLB franchises had suited up at least one African-American.

Here is a list of the players who broke the racial barrier for each Major League team:

Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers, April 15, 1947

Larry Doby, Cleveland Indians, July 5, 1947

Hank Thompson, St. Louis Browns, July 17, 1947

Hank Thompson, New York Giants, July 8, 1949

Monte Irvin, New York Giants, July 8, 1949

Sam Jethroe, Boston Braves, April 18, 1950

Minnie Minoso, Chicago White Sox, May 1, 1951

Bob Trice, Philadelphia Athletics, Sept. 13, 1953

Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs, Sept. 17, 1953

Curt Roberts, Pittsburgh Pirates, April 13, 1954

Tom Alston, St. Louis Cardinals, April 13, 1954

Nino Escalara, Cincinnati Reds, April 17, 1954

Chuck Harmon, Cincinnati Reds, April 17 1954

Carlos Paulo, Washington Senators, Sept. 6, 1954

Elston Howard, New York Yankees, April 14, 1955

John Kennedy, Philadelphia Phillies, April 22, 1957

Ossie Virgil Sr., Detroit Tigers, June 6, 1958

Pumpsie Green, Boston Red Sox, July 12, 1959

Robinson was the first, but what stood out to me when I saw the list was that Larry Doby and Hank Thompson were not far behind, in fact only three months later.

Cleveland owner Bill Veeck was the instigator behind Doby breaking the racial barrier in the American League. Doby had proposed integrating the Big Leagues as far back as 1942, but he was shot down by Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis. Landis was no longer commissioner when Robinson broke into the Big Leagues and the new guy, Happy Chandler, was more amenable to integration. When Robinson joined the Dodgers, Veeck was determined to make his move and he signed Doby.

Looking for a suitable black player to join his team, he consulted, of course, with a

ELIJAH “PUMPSIE” Green became a member of the Boston Red Sox in 1959. The Red Sox were the last team to employ a black player.

I remember Doby from his later years on the Indians. He was a genuine star, being named to the All-Star team seven times, leading the league in home runs in 1952 and 1954 and in RBIs in 1954. A number of years after his retirement, he was hired as manager of the Chicago White Sox, the second black manager in Major League history. Frank Robinson had been the first. Larry Doby was passed over for the Hall of Fame until 1998 when the Veterans Committee rightfully voted him in.

I also remember Hank Thompson from later years. Thompson has the distinction of having broken the racial barrier on two teams, the St. Louis Browns and the New York Giants. My memory of Thompson dates back to his tenure on the New York Giants, beginning with the 1951 season. I remember him as playing third base for the Giants on the team that miraculously defeated Brooklyn in a three-game playoff for the right to play in the World Series. What I didn’t know until just recently was that Thompson was born in Oklahoma City. Funny how many ball players have some kind of a connection with our state.

Thompson was a good player but not anywhere near the caliber of Doby. Another black player, Willard Brown, joined the St. Louis team two days after Thompson did, and on July 20, 1947, Thompson and Brown were in the Browns’ lineup marking the first time in Major League History two black players had played on the same team. On Aug. 9 that year the Browns played Cleveland and that day was the first time that both teams in a Major League game had a black player in the lineup.

Thompson was with St. Louis a little more than one month and was released Aug. 23. He finished the year out in Kansas City as a member of the Negro League Monarchs. He didn’t return to the big leagues until he joined the Giants where he stayed through 1956. He came to the Giants on the same day as another black player, Monte Irvin. Later he continued to participate in firsts. When he batted against the Dodgers’ Don Newcombe, it was the first time a black batter had faced a black pitcher, and toward the end of the 1951 season, Thompson, normally a third baseman, joined Irvin and Willie Mays in the outfield, making it the first time that a team put an entirely black outfield in a game at the same time. Thompson’s best year probably was in 1954, the year the Giants swept the Indians in four games in the World Series. That season Thompson hit 26 homers and drove 86 runs, belted three homers in one game, and in the World Series batted .364 and drew a four-game Series record of seven walks.

Sam Jethroe was one of my favorites for the same reason many players became a favorite of mine. I had his baseball card. Jethroe broke in with a bang,

TWO HALL-OF-FAMERS pose together during the 1947 season when each one became the first of their race to play in the respective Major Leagues, Jackie Robinson, left, broke in with the Brooklyn Dodgers April 15, 1947, to become the first black player in the National League and in all of Major League Baseball. Larry Doby, right, broke in July 5, 1947 with the Cleveland Indians to become the first black player in the American League.

The name of Bob Trice was vaguely familiar to me, probably because he played on the Athletics team that moved to Kansas City in 1955. I knew that team forwards and backwards, so it was a surprise that his name wasn’t more prominent in my memory. I saw his last game in the big leagues was May 2, 1955, less than a month into the season. I do remember other blacks who played in Kansas City in that first year —Vic Power, Harry Simpson, Hector Lopez.

I remember when Tom Alston joined the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals did a lot of promotion around the fact that Alston was joining the team. Owner Gussie Busch was a staunch supporter of integrated baseball and he ordered his manager, Eddie Stankey, to find a suitable black player to break the Cardinals’ barrier. I read somewhere later that a secondary motivation for Busch was economical in nature. Busch knew that more blacks drank Budweiser than any other beer and for his team to not employ a black player might not go down well with his customers.

Alston was a disappointment, being two years older than the Cardinals thought he was when they purchased his contract from the minor league San Diego Padres. He also wasn’t much force at bat or in the field and his career ended in 1957. St. Louis has been the home of many, many great black baseball players. The two who come immediately to mind are Bob Gibson and Lou Brock. Ozzie Smith wasn’t too shabby either.

The names of Ernie Banks with the Cubs and Elston Howard with the Yankees are familiar to most of us. But the lesser known Ossie Virgil and Pumpsie Green caught my eye.

I remember when Virgil broke in with the Giants in 1956. He was the first player with ties to the Dominican Republic to play Major League Baseball. He wasn’t a great player but he was destined for another first— the first black to play for the Detroit Tigers. He wasn’t a bad player, but probably his biggest contribution to the sport was his son Ossie Virgil Jr., who was an All-Star catcher in the 1980s.

Pumpsie Green was the first black to play for the Red Sox. Owner Tom Yawkey had openly resisted employing a non-white on his team, but in 1959 he yielded to public pressure and allowed Green to be invited for a Spring Training tryout.

Green did well in Spring Training, but wasn’t on the opening day roster. Playing for minor league Minneapolis, Green put up solid numbers and was called up to the parent team in July.

He had some good years with Boston and retired after the 1965 season, which he had spent with the New York Mets. By the way,

Green is a native Oklahoman, coming from the town of Boley. I had to look it up. Boley is somewhere between Shawnee and Henryetta.

TONKAWA — Applications are now being accepted for the Lady Mavs girls’ summer basketball camps at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, according to Coach Greg Krause, camp director.

“Summer is the best time to work on individual skills and fundamentals,” he advises. “Basketball teaches the value of improving as an individual, as well as committing to what’s best for the team.”

Advance registration for the camps is requested since enrollment is limited. A brochure, schedule and application form are available on the NOC website www.noc.edu/lady-mav-basketball-camp.

Camp dates are June 4-6 for girls entering Grades 1-3 next fall; June 24-28, for girls entering Grades 3-6; and July 8-12, for girls entering grades 7-12.

Grades 1-3 camp is a day camp from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for commuters only. Two lowered goals will be used for teaching offensive skills. Basics such as dribbling, passing, defensive and varied offensive skills will be introduced.

Grades 3-6 and Grades 7-12 camps are overnight camps, and commuters are accepted. The training includes mass drills, station drills and team transition offense skills, such as floor balance, filling lanes, court spacing, advancing the ball and proper shot selection. Competitions in one-on-one, two-on-two and three-on-three drills, a free throw contest and league games are part of the daily schedule.

Camp amenities include two gyms, the larger of which is air-conditioned; a six-lane Olympic-size indoor swimming pool open for the girls’ use; and meals provided by the college cafeteria. Campers are supervised at all times by camp staff.

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Each girl will receive two T-shirts and a regulation size camp basketball. Resident campers will be housed in Easterling Hall.

Girls entering Grade 3 may register for either Grades 1-3 camp, Grades 3-6 camp or both, Krause says. After he receives the application and deposit fee, he will send an acceptance letter and detailed information to the camper.

Krause is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NOC Tonkawa and has posted more than 550 wins.

For more information contact him at 580-628-6733 or greg.krause@noc.edu.

Every Day

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Harmony House upstairs (use south entrance by parking lot).

Twice a Month

Friday or Saturday

Christian Singles Group meets twice a month, for more information on time and place, call 763-5945 or 762-1295.

Every Sunday

Flea Market At VFW, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., VFW Post, 3001 East Prospect, Ponca City, Vendor Spaces Available, All Proceeds to Charity.

101 Ranch Old Timers Farmers Market, 10 a.m., 101 Ranch Site, Oklahoma 156, Southwest of Ponca City.

11th Step AA Meeting, 11 a.m., Harmony House (HH).

Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Third Sunday

Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) North Central Chapter, for information call (580) 716-8500.

Monday Through Saturday

Conoco Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed Sundays, 501 West South Avenue, Ponca City.

Every Monday

TOPS #308 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, 5 to 5:50 p.m. for weigh-ins with meeting following. Contact Donna McCoy 580-362-3961.

After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North 14th Street, prospective members welcome.

Families Anonymous Support Group, 7-8 p.m., Meeting Entrance, Back of Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan Road, Meeting Details and Information at 580-763-0543.

Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact (580) 761-1770.

Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, 14th Street and Hartford Avenue, contact (580) 382-1950.

Friends of the NRA, 7 p.m., Ponca City Junior Rifle Club Range, contact 765-7324.

Dance To Live Bands, Country and Rock, 7-9:30 p.m., Newkirk Senior Center, Large Floor, 729 West 15th Street, Newkirk, $6 per person, Open to the Public of All Ages, Welcome, Line Dance or Dance, Enjoy an Evening of Dance, Fun Laughter or Just Sit and Enjoy, First Monday Buffet Nigh (Bring a Dish or Snack)..

Alano Group AA (Beginner’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Monday and Thursday

North Central Oklahoma Model Railroad Club, 7 p.m., Basement of Kem’s Gym, 105 East Grand Avenue, More Information, 716-2642, 401-0717 or 765-0005.

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

Alcoholics Anonymous “Power of We”, 6 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third Street, Ponca City.

First Monday of the Month

Oklahoma City Vet Representative Harold Barse, readjustment counseling therapist, 9 a.m.-noon, Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex Enterprise Building Conference Room.

Lions Vision Support Group, 10 a.m. at Ponca City First Christian Church, using the west entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 762-3263. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents.

Parent Voice Groups, support, education and resources to assist parents in advocating for their children who have behavioral or mental health issues, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 205 East Chestnut Avenue, child care and dinner provided, please RSVP 762-7561 Tammy or Deb.

Christian Motorcyclist Association, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North 14th St.

Pioneer Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, guests are welcome, call 580-716-2409 or e-mail kdzehr34@yahoo.com for more information.

First Monday and Tuesday

Of Every Other Month

AARP Driver Safety Class, February, April, June, August, October, December, 6 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, classes intended for older drivers; however, drivers of all ages are eligible to attend. Most auto insurance companies give discount for successful completion of classes, seating limited. Call (580) 716-8277 to register.

Monday-Friday

Alcoholic Anonymous Simple Steps, Noon, Harmony House, 212 South Third Street.

First and Third Monday

Ponca Lodge No. 83 Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 1200 West Grand Ave.

Second Monday

Ponca City Rifle and Pistol Club, Range Clubhouse At Shooting Sports Complex Southwest of Ponca City, Membership Open, Four Pistol Bays, Three Rifle Ranges, Shotgun Area, Website www.poncarpc.org/ or call 580-762-0103 for more info.

Alzheimer Support and Respite Group Meetings, 1 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, RSVP Office 445 Fairview Avenue (In the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Building, Southwest Corner of Complex) Call 580-762-9412.

The Children’s Hour Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., 1904 North Union St., Suite 103, Ponca City, call 580-762-9102 for information.

Pink Heals of Northern Oklahoma, 6 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, All Are Welcome.

Epilepsy Support Group, 7 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City Conference Room B, Information: Shirley Bracken, 765-0003.

Cherokee Strip Treasure Hunters, Metal Detecting Issues, 7 p.m., 312 West Cleveland Avenue, just west of Semper Fix It, Ponca City, More Information Terry Anderson 580-716-2638.

Second and Fourth Monday

Kay County Chess Club, 6:30- 9 p.m., Ponca City Library basement.

Ponca City After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North 14th St. Prospective members welcome, information on club activities, David 765-9595 or Jerry 491-1004.

Third Monday of the Month

Autoimmune Disease Support Group, 6 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Ave. Contact (580) 763-8051.

Every Tuesday

Ponca City Rotary Club, Noon, Ponca City Country Club (downstairs).

Kiwanis, Noon, Evans Fireside Room inside Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 455 Fairview, guests welcome.

Dragon’s Harvest Moon, story time for 3- to 6-year-olds, 1 p.m., Ponca City Library. Space limited, sign up in advance.

DivorceCare, a seminar and support group, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Master’s Touch Christian Book and Gift Store, 312 East Grand Ave., Ponca City, information 767-1054.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-Centered Recovery Program Helping to Heal All Life’s Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, Information: 765-4427.

Ponca Language Class Taught by Rev. Lewis Headman, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Lower Level, Everyone Welcome, Info: poncabsmith@gmail.com

Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Tuesday Through Saturday

Pioneer Woman Museum Open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum Collects, Preserves and Shares the Stories of the Pioneering Women of Oklahoma, 701 Monument Road, Ponca City.

Every Tuesday,

Thursday and Friday

Exercise, 9:30 a.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Ave.

Second Tuesday

Camp McFadden Board, 6 p.m., Camp McFadden.

Schooners Car Club Dinner and Meeting, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North 14th St.

North Central Oklahoma Mothers of Multiples, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library board room, all parents of multiples welcome.

Northern Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash Street, Room 100, For Bee Removal or Info Call 580-485-6431 or Visit Our Facebook Group, North Central Oklahoma Bee Association.

Rural Water District No. 1 Monthly Board Meetings, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building on Lake Road.

Second and Fourth Tuesday

Children’s Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Information 762-9102.

Third Tuesday

Kaw Lake Association Board, Noon, Kaw Lake Association Office, 3517 Lake Road.

Transitions — teen support group, helps teens in transition due to death, divorce, deployment or other loss, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, information 762-9102.

Po-Hi Leo Club, 6:20 p.m., Ponca City First Christian Church, following Friendship Feast.

Children with Disabilities Family Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union St., Ponca City.

Third Tuesday

Every Other Month

Kay County Detention Center Ministry and Kay County Reentry Ministry, 6-8 p.m., Location May Vary, Open to the Public, Exact Meeting Day, Time, Location, Website www.kaycountyreentryhelp.com.

Fourth Tuesday

The Gadsden League, educates people on the Constitution and The Bill of Rights; 6 p.m., Front Room Of Head Country Restaurant, for more information, sites.google.com/site/poncagadsdenlegue/ or call 762-1494 or 580-628-0371.

Rough and Tumble Rock Club, 7 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm St., Ponca City, call Lee, 765-2074 for more information.

Wednesday-Friday

Ponca City Humane Society, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 900 West Prospect Ave.

Every Wednesday

Ponca City Noon Lions, 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, Ponca City Country Club.

Overeaters Anonymous, 12-Step Program, noon, 812 West Chestnut Avenue, Arkansas City, Kan., Contact number, 571-285-6498 (Judy).

Ponca City Elks Lodge #2002, 6 p.m., Members and Guests Meet, Reasonably Priced Meals Are Served, 3612 Lake Road.

Alano Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

First and Third Wednesday

Soroptimist International of Ponca City, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut, (except July, August and December, first Wednesday only), contact Cindy, 765-2252, or Kathy, 765-8043.

Second Wednesday

General Electric Retirees Association, 9 a.m., V.F.W., Arkansas City, Kan.

Ponca City Area Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter No. 698, 11:30 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Room B-131, During January, March May, September, November and December, contact officers Robert Howard, President 718-4239, Rita Gravel, VP 765-9994 or Laurie Wedd, Treasurer 718-9990.

Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club, 11:30 a.m., Cann Garden home or members homes, Ponca City, brown bag lunch, Gardening Enthusiasts Welcome, for information call Jan Neylon, 767-1890 or Donna Earnest, 762-5299 or email herbs2@sbcglobalnet

Kay County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, 12 p.m., Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 Lake Road.

Wood Carvers, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Information 763-8051.

Ponca City Stamp Club, 6 p.m., location, members’ homes. For information, call John Hedrick, 762-6702, or e-mail john_hedrick2000@yahoo.com.

Fourth Wednesday

Ponca City Habitat for Humanity, Noon, Eastman National Bank, Board Room, Third and Grand, Information, 580-765-2974.

Last Wednesday

of Each Month

International Club, 6:30 p.m., for more information, 765-8723.

Every Thursday

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Representative, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oklahoma Workforce Office, 1201 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, any veteran needing assistance or has questions is welcome.

TOPS #725 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group, Confidential Weigh-In 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Business Meeting and Program Following, First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, More Information Natalie Welch 580-716-3059.

Movie on big screen in the program room of the Ponca City Library at 3:30 p.m. See in-house brochures, or call to find out what’s playing.

“Heavenly Sign” Free Sign Language Classes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 North Union Street, Ponca City, Information: Sue, 714-588-1873 or Gwyn, 580-401-0362.

Celebrate Recovery for Anyone With Hurts, Habits, or Hangups (That’s All of Us), 6:15 p.m., Otoe Baptist Church, Red Rock.

Open AA Meetings, 7 p.m., Ponca Tribal Social Development Center, all welcome.

Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

First Thursday

Master Gardeners, 9 a.m., Cann Gardens.

Classic Cars of Ponca City Car Club meeting, 7 p.m., Nazarene Church, 1900 West Grand Avenue, Except December, January, February, No Meeting, Prospective Members Welcome, More Information call Carolyn 762-0852.

VFW Post 1201, 7 p.m., East Prospect Post Home, Prospective Members and Guests of the Post and Auxiliary Welcome, Information, 761-2431.

Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, contact Ruth 580-401-5569.

Second Thursday

Gold Wing Road Riders Association, a motorcycle club, 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, More Information, call Glenna and John Wiles, 716-1515.

Breastfeeding Support Group, 6 p.m., Nursery of First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand Avenue.

“Lean on Me” Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 6 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City, Conference Room B. Contact 762-1186.

Cherokee Strip Chapter of Pheasant-Quail Forever, 6:30 p.m., Evans and Associates, Call 620-287-4724 for more information.

American Legion Post #14 and Auxiliary Unit 14, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Ave., all eligible persons invited. Contact 765-9073.

Second and Fourth Thursday

Ponca City Elks Lodge #2002, Regular Meetings, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road.

American Legion Membership Meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Ave.

Third Thursday

Interfaith Dialogue Group of Ponca City, call Jean Chambers for details, 716-4594.

Ponca City Newcomers Club, 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club. Contact Donna Rubio 761-7299.

Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society (archaeology), 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, call Richard, 765-9661 for meeting programs. Guests welcome.

Line Dancing, Contra Dancing, Square Dancing, 6:30-10 p.m., United Steel Workers (USW) Local 13857 Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue, Information: 580-370-0497.

Kay County Democrats, 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City, Wishing To Be Included in Notices of Meetings and Speakers, Send email to sneal14598@sbcglobal.net.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Northern Oklahoma Chapter 750, regular meetings, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue.

Kay County DAV Chapter 16, 7 p.m., 1006 West Ferguson Avenue, Blackwell, Call 580-363-3241 for information.

Third Thursday

of Every Other Month

Kay County Local Emergency Planning Committee, noon, training room of Ponca City Fire Station No. 1, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, January, March, May, July, September, November.

Fourth Thursday

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Inc. and Higher Ground Center for Loss & Education Grief Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 445 Fairview, Ponca City, more details 580-762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102.

Alzheimer’s Support and Respite Group Meetings, 6 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Call 580-762-9412.

Support Group, For Adults Who Are the Caregiver of Other Adults with Mental Health Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Others, Open to the Public, 7 p.m. at AllianceHealth Ponca City, 1900 North 14th, Conference Room B.

Kay County Republican Party Monthly Meetings, 7 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, Current Update and Details at www.kaycountygop.com and https:/facebook.com/groupsKCRPPatriots/. Phone 580-716-0959.

Alzheimer Support and Respite Group Meetings, 6 p.m., Lily Freeman Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Call 580-762-9412.

Every Friday

Prayers for the Nation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 739 North Fourth Street.

Ponca Language Arts Council, 1:30 p.m., Valdez Building, White Eagle, everyone interested in the Ponca Language invited.

Reformers Unanimous-A Christ-Centered, Bible-Based Recovery and Discipleship Program That Offers Recovery Without Relapse, 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1732 East Coleman Road, Information: Central Baptist Church 580-765-5840.

Alano Group AA (Speaker’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

First Friday

Po-Hi Wounded Warriors, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut, Call 762-2838 for Information.

Parkinson Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Van Page Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Bring Your Questions and Learn from Each Other, 763-8051.

First and Third Friday

Burger & Steak Night, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, hamburger/cheeseburger with fries $6, 1-inch thick ribeye with fries $16.

Every Saturday

Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Washington School, Blackwell, Money Received Donated To Groups That Help Needy Children of Blackwell, For Questions Call Lawrence Self 580-363-3023 or Keith Snot 580-670-1511.

Ponca City Humane Society, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment, 900 West Prospect Avenue.

Story Time for 0-3 Year Olds, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, Children’s Area, Free, Public Welcome.

The Gospel Jubilee, Non-Profit Christian Music and Fellowship, 6:30 p.m., U.S. 60 and Howard Avenue, Just East of Ponca City, $5 Donation Requested Covers Rent, Utilities, Maintenance and Other Expenses, Managers Jay and Melissa Fletcher, Different Program Each Week, For Information www.pcgospeljubilee.org.

First Saturday

of Every Month

Ponca City Regional Airport and Ponca City Aviation Booster Club, Fly-In Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Building 14, Ponca City Municipal Airport.

North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society, Location and More Information, Contact Rainee Boyd 580-761-7951 or Jenna Wright 580-352-2424.

Second Saturday of the Month

Figure 8 Stock Car Races and Demolition Derby, 8 p.m., 77 Speedway north of Newkirk. For information, call (620) 442-3250, or go to badascar.com.

Third Saturday of the Month

Starting June 2017, Community Care Auto Repair (by Appointment only), 8:30 a.m.-12:39 p.m., Join Us in the Ministry Assisting With Basic Auto Repair Needs, Contact CCAR 580-341-0439 or email commcareautorepair@yahoo.com.

Osage County Republican Party Meeting, 10-11 a.m., Snider’s Soda Shoppe, 102 West Main, Hominy, contact 918-260-5762, Everyone welcome to attend and get involved.

Southern Plains Fiber Guild, 1-3 p.m., call 304-9264 for meeting information and location.

February 27

Violinist Brad Repp and Pianist/Actor Aldo Gentileschi, Combine Virtuosic Musicianship, Theatrical Humor and Pop Culture, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theater, Information on Memberships, Check www.PCConcertSeries.org or call 580-304-5261.

February 27-March 2

89.7 The House FM and 88.7 My Praise FM’s Annual Pledge Drive, Giant Giveaway Every Hour From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each Day, Call 580-767-1400 or Visit TheHouseFM.com To Make Pledge, and view Full List of Giant Giveaway Prizes.

March 3

Nowata Country Jubilee, Guest Singer Bella Hand, Bartlesville, Doors Open 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m., $10 for Adults, Jack R. Ellis Memorial Theater, Downtown Nowata.

March 10

Ostomy Association of North Central Oklahoma, 2 P.m., Tom Dingler, ConvaTec Representative, Enid, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Basement, Classroom C-D.

March 13

McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord Volunteer Fire Department Station, 22 Howard.

March 19

Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, New Volunteers Always Welcome.

June 2

Herb Festival, a Ponca City Event Since 1992, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Cann Memorial Gardens, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue, Sponsored by Survivor Resource Network, 580-762-2873.

Wednesday February 21

All NOC campuses will be closed at 2 pm today, Feb. 21st and all activities cancelled due to inclement weather.
Faith Tabernacle, 501 S. 5th, Ponca City. No services tonight.
First Baptist Church, Ponca City
First Church of the Nazarene, Ponca City
First Lutheran Church, Ponca City
Free Will Baptist Church, Ponca City
Harmony Missionary Baptist, Ponca City
Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, Ponca City
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City – no evening classes
Wheatheart Nutrition, Ponca City, Blackwell, Newkirk, Tonkawa
Young Innovators of Kay County – Monthly Whiteboard

Thursday February 22

Wheatheart Nutrition, Ponca City, Blackwell, Newkirk, Tonkawa

Marsha Lynn Dick Hamilton

Marsha Lynn Dick Hamilton, age 66, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Lee’s Summit Hospital after a short illness. Visitation and memorial service was held at Fellowship Greenwood Church, 1601 W. Main St., Greenwood, Mo., on Saturday, Feb. 17 with visitation at 10 a.m., memorial at 11 a.m. and lunch followed for family and friends. Burial service will occur at Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City, on Monday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. 

Marsha grew up in Ponca City. She was active in swim team and school activities. She obtained a degree in Interior Design from Oklahoma State University. After graduation she packed up her VW bug and took off for Colorado. She soon met Jason’s father Hal Hamilton at a laundromat during a dispute over a dryer. She moved to Lee’s Summit, Mo. in 1986 where she built a career in medical coding at Research Medical Center and raised Jason. She had a passion for interior design, art and collecting. She loved to travel and she was drawn to the ocean and loved the beach. She also loved animals and we know she is cuddling her dog Mack and cats Tulley and Bailey in heaven. Marsha was many things — Nena, daughter, mother, sister and aunt. She was greatly loved.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Dick, formerly of Ponca City. She is survived by her son, Jason Hamilton, his wife Michelle and their two children Corbin and Cohen, of Lee’s Summit, Mo. She also leaves behind her father, Warren Dick and wife Joan, of Ponca City; her sister, Valerie Hall, of Chesterfield, Mo.; niece, Kristen Younger and husband Eric, of Leawood, Kan.; nephew, Brett Hall and wife Kim, of Eureka, Mo.; great-nieces, Reagan, Claire, Lauren and Addison and her beloved cat, Lil’ Bit.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Greenwood.

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