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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, January 9, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALSchool Lunch Menu School Lunch MenuElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Bacon and egg biscuit or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — No school. Elementary Lunch Monday — Chicken fry with hot roll or barbecue brisket on a bun, rosy applesauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, sunflower seeds or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger or mini corn dogs, tatter tots, lettuce and tomato salad with ranch dressing, sliced peaches, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken nuggets with hot roll or pizza, pineapple, mashed potatoes and gravy, wacky cake, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Ham and cheese hot pocket or chili with cheese and crackers, scalloped potatoes, pears, apple slime, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — No school. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Donuts or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon roll or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — French toast stix with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Bacon and egg biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Donuts or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon roll or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — French toast stix with syrup or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Bacon and egg biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Monday — Chicken fry with hot roll, fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, sunflower seeds or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, french fries, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pizza, fruit, corn, baked beans, salad, wacky cake, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili with cheese and crackers, fruit, salad with ranch dressing sour apple slime, scalloped potatoes, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — No school. East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway. Monday — Chicken fry with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, tossed salad, Oreos or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger, tatter tots, vegetable beans, fruit, lettuce and tomato salad with ranch dressing, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pizza, fruit, corn, salad with ranch dressing, wacky cake, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili with cheese sauce and crackers, scalloped potatoes, fruit, salad with ranch dressing, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — No school. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Campus Mart Monday — Teriyaki chicken or egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetable, oriental rice, pineapple rings, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Macaroni and cheese with hot roll, Italian blend vegetables, Jello jigglers, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Burrito with chili and cheese or frito chili pie, corn, tossed salad, mexi rice, frozen peaches, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Fried chicken with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — No school. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Pancakes and sausage, juice and milk. Tuesday — Ham patty, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk. Thursday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Friday — No school. Lunch Monday — Beans and weiners, tator wedges, pineapple slices, cornbread and milk. Tuesday — Frito chili pie, corn, peaches, cinnamon rolls and milk. Wednesday — Pizza, cole slaw, okra, applesauce and milk. Thursday — Corn dogs, tator tots, green beans, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Friday — No school. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, fried chicken or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Liver and onions, chicken tortelini alfredo or catch of the day with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Mexican casserole, greek grilled chicken or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority follow. Square Dance Lessons by Cecil Burton for Kay County Square Dancers, 7 p.m., Ponca Plaza, atrium area, information 762-8423, 765-4376 or 762-4519. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., City Commission Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Library Preschool Programs, storytimes for ages 4-7, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Bubble Bath, Ponca City Library. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road, east of Ponca City. Wednesday Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., for more information 762-9866 or 718-0314. Library Preschool Programs, storytimes for 2 and 3-year-olds, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Bubble Bath, Ponca City Library. Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Community Pool Committee, 4:30 p.m., YMCA. Thursday Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin’. Oklahoma City University Symphonic Band Concert, 7 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. Saturday Citywide Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 6 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue. January 17 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Lori White, 767-1668 for additional information. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B, Ponca City. January 18 Library Preschool Programs, storytimes for ages 4-7, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., The Jacket I Wear in the Snow, Ponca City Library. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. DAV, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. January 19 Library Preschool Programs, storytimes for 2 and 3-year-olds, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., The Jacket I Wear in the Snow, Ponca City Library. Ponca City School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. January 20 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. January 21 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. January 24 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority follow. January 25 Library Preschool Programs, storytimes for ages 4-7, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Good Night for a Dragon, Ponca City Library. January 26 Library Preschool Programs, storytimes for 2 and 3-year-olds, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Good Knight for a Dragon, Ponca City Library. January 27 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. January 28, 29, 30 Ponca Playhouse Presents “When You Comin’ Back Red Ryder?”, Poncan Theatre. February 4-5 Ponca Playhouse Presents “When You Comin’ Back Red Ryder?”, Poncan Theatre. February 5 Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to the rehabilitation program. Christian Motorcycle Association, 8 a.m., Western Sizzlin’. February 6-28 Ponca City Art Association Annual Membership Show, Art Center, 819 East Central, judge will be Judith A. Dwornik, Oklahoma City. February 7 Church Women United Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m., St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh Street. February 11-12 Po-Hi Presents “Bye, Bye Birdie,” 8 p.m., Howell Auditorium, tickets at the door $5 adults, $4 students. February 13 Po-Hi Presents “Bye, Bye Birdie,” 2 p.m., Howell Auditorium, tickets at the door $5 adults, $4 students. February 16 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Local Boy Don Nickles Is Doing GoodBy NORM PETERSEN News Managing Editor The roots run deep in Don Nickles. He may spend the majority of his time in the big city, but he’s still a small-town boy at heart. He may rub elbows with world leaders and multi-millionaires, but he’s still happiest shaking hands with his ol’ high school runnin’ buddies. And, he may walk the hallowed halls of the White House, but it’s still the tree-lined streets of his old Ponca City neighborhood that he calls home. Nickles is the epitome of the “local boy makes good” story. His father died six years before young Don graduated high school. He worked his way through Oklahoma State University as a janitor. Later, he became vice-president and general manager of Nickles Machine Corp., the family business in Ponca City. Under his tutelage, it moved from near-bankruptcy status to a million-dollar concern. Along the way, he found time to play football at Ponca City High, woo and marry high school sweetheart Linda Morrison, father four children and become a grandfather. And, he became a United States Senator. In fact, he was the youngest Republican ever elected to the Senate when he won the then junior seat election in 1980. Today, he’s the Assistant Majority Leader of the Senate and a member of the powerful Finance Committee. People no longer whisper his name as a possible presidential candidate. They speak it openly and boldly, some suggesting he could be on the ballot as early as 2004. Nickles has come a long way from his days as a starting fullback for the Po-Hi Wildcats in 1966-67. “We were pretty good my junior year,” Nickles grins, warming to a subject close to his heart. “We made it to the state finals...but we lost to Enid.” Honesty compelled him to add, “My senior year, we weren’t that good.” Honesty may compel him, but it was a concern for the small businessman that pushed Nickles into politics back in 1978. That was the year Roy Grantham (D), a 28-year veteran of the Oklahoma State Senate, decided not to seek reelection. “I always respected Ray,” Nickles said. “I never looked at him as a Democrat, just as a senator. Wanting to battle what he perceived as an injustice, Nickles decided to run for Grantham’s empty seat. “Oklahoma had no right-to-work law,” he explained. Recalling a strike at his business, he added, “I learned the hard way that we needed one.” Nickles was in his hometown Thursday for the big announcement: Conoco would build a $125 million carbon fiber plant in Ponca City. Later, headdressed the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce that night at its annual banquet. Following the good-natured, to-be-expected ribbing from long-time friend and master of ceremonies Larry Murphy, Nickles responded with a few barbs of his own. Then he got down to business. Citing his own four children and one grandchild, he told the 550-person audience, “Family and friends are what is important. I’m truly grateful and sincerely pleased to say Ponca City is my home.” In conclusion, he added, “[Ponca City] is a great city. I was blessed to grow up in such a wonderful community.” But, what else would expect from a “local boy,” even one who may possibly sit in our nation’s highest office? Ethics Committee of SJRMC To Sponsor Reading EventSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Ethics Committee is the sponsor of the reading of a one-act, Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a woman who is undergoing experimental treatment for advanced ovarian cancer. The program will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Kenn Wessel, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Poncan Theatre Company, is the director of the reading. The cast includes Dr. Terry Boring, Dr. Kevin Carter, Larry Felix, Marjorie Crozier and JoAnn Muchmore. “This is the most affecting new play I’ve read in years,” said Wessel. “It deals with important issues about coping with death, about medical research, about care for the ill. The play is richly textured, mixing beautiful poetry with the language of science. It is a funny play, full of witty exchanges between the patient and the staff. It shows a brilliant, independent, intelligent woman who learns to adapt as she faces the most challenging moment of her life.” The reading is part of a community outreach effort of the ethics committee concerning advance directives, end-of-life decisions and palliative care. Advance directive packets will be available that evening. Following the reading, a panel will discuss issues related to end-of-life decisions. The panel consists of Lynda Fox, a surviving spouse; C. Mark Palmer, M.D., Internist, Ethics Committee member; Akin Ogundipe, M.D., Oncologist, Hematologist, Ethics Committee member; and Karen Shiflet, RN, MSN, Coordinator, Congregational Nurse Ministry program, Ethics Committee member. Questions will be taken from the audience. The event, which will be held in the Medical Center’s cafeteria, is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Contact Marilyn Clarke, 765-0281, or Susan Copple, 765-0335, for more information. Nearly NewsNearly News has been informed that a young local resident, Benjamin Hawkins, has had his third poem published. The poem is in the Treasured Poems of America (Winter 2000 edition). Benjamin, 15, is the son of Steve and Rebecca Hawkins of Ponca City. District CourtNewkirk Marriage Licenses Timothy Aaron McVay, 27, and Candy Jo Norman, 21, both of Ponca City. Rodney Earl Vickery, 48, and Jacquelene Dee Monsour, 38, both of Newkirk. Hyriam Buford Fleming, 51, and Cheryl Annette Wood, 39, both of Newkirk. J.P. McBride, 67, and June Lenora Vermillion, 62, both of Blackwell. John Vincent Bizik, legal age, and Cynthia Marie DeMarco, legal age, both of Ponca City. Jason Allen Doffing, 25, and Melissa Ann Schuchman, 23, both of Colorado Springs. Jeremy Ray Cowan, 19, and Lori Elizabeth Grantz, 21, both of Ponca City. Dean Leroy Bohannon, 56, and Charlotte Jean Casey, 45, both of Arkansas City. James Robb Taylor, 23, and Laurie Melissa King, 23, both of Tulsa. Javier Veleta Bojorquez, 27, and Tavia Lane Shea, 21, both of Ponca City. Divorces Sought Brenda Hall vs. Mark Lee Hall. Civil Petitions Brent K. Hampton vs. Barry Pollard M.D.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Letter - Conoco’s Good News for Ponca CityThursday was truly a red letter day for Ponca City. The announcement of the proposed $125 million carbon fiber plant may have a tremendous impact on our future in a very positive way. Conoco executives are obviously excited about the potential of the new process for developing carbon fibers and the wide variety of uses for the product. The potential for other new industry in Ponca City which use carbon fibers is nearly as exciting. The final decision to locate the plant in Ponca City was Conoco's and the people there deserve our thanks and gratitude for doing so. They would not have made that decision unless it was right for Conoco and if a number of current and former Ponca Citians had not made a supreme effort to show them that this is the right place. It was a well- coordinated effort of local, state and federal officials as well as the Ponca City Economic Development Advisory Board, Conoco employees and officers and others. They are too numerous to thank all of them. We feel a key to the whole project is the Research and Development team under Conoco's Duane Wilson. It developed the new process and sold it to the management team and obtained the patents needed. They built the pilot plant in Ponca City, proving the viability of the carbon fiber process. We certainly hope it proves to be a very profitable venture for Conoco and Ponca City. We have heard complaints over the last few years that Ponca City leaders weren't doing enough and there were concerns about Conoco's future in Ponca City. We hope this puts that type of talk in its place and renews the optimism needed for the future. There is much work to be done to build on this development. There are more companies to be wooed and lots of time and effort to be expended. Mayor Tom Leonard put it well when he said this isn't the culmination of the City's industrial efforts, it is just a beginning. TM OCU Symphonic Band Presents Two Concerts at NOC, PoncanThe Oklahoma City University Symphonic Band will perform Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa, and again that evening at 7 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre in Ponca City. Admission is free. Directed by Dr. Matthew Mailman, the Symphonic Band will select from the following works — “Pledges and Toward the Second Century” by Martin Mailman; “An Outdoor Overture” and “Down a Country Lane” by Aaron Copland; “Tunbridge Fair” by Walter Piston; “English Dances, Set II” by Malcolm Arnold; “March from Symphonic Metamorphosis” by Paul Hindemith; and “A Century of Progress” by John Philip Sousa. The Symphonic Band is touring south central Kansas and north central Oklahoma the first two weeks in January in preparation for their presentation at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association Annual Convention Jan. 14 in Tulsa. “The Oklahoma City University Symphonic Band is comprised of the finest wind and percussion players from all areas of the student population and has been continually acknowledged for its commitment to musical growth and excellence,” according to Dr. Mailman. “We are very excited to perform at the wonderful Poncan Theatre in Ponca City,” he continued. Dr. Mailman is director of bands and associate professor of conducting at Oklahoma City University. He holds a bachelor of music degree in theory and composition, a master of music degree in conducting from Northwestern University, and a doctorate of musical arts degree in conducting from the University of North Texas. In addition to his conducting and teaching work at the university, he is the conductor for the Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company. The concert starts at 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College and at 7 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre on Thursday. The Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council sponsors the performance by the Oklahoma City University Symphonic Band. Paul Armstrong Will Direct Ponca Playhouse ProductionDirecting Church Plays Motivated Young ThespianPaul Armstrong is coming to the Ponca Playhouse after recently receiving his MA from OSU in Theatre with an emphasis in Directing. While at OSU, Armstrong directed several full length plays, many scenes and acted in several of their productions. He also taught several classes in Introduction to Theatre and had technical responsibilities as well. These included Publicity, Assistant Costume Design, Master Electrician and Carpenter. Paul’s favorite success was directing the most absurd masterpiece, “Waiting For Godot.” Among the other productions that he directed while at OSU were Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” and Sam Shepard's “Fool For Love.” Armstrong began his pursuit of theatre as an actor in several productions at Stillwater’s local Community Theatre, “Town and Gown Theatre in the Round.” At his local church, in Stillwater, he was given the opportunity to direct a production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” His experience directing “Jesus Christ Superstar” is what inspired Paul to direct. However, because he had a stronger background as a performer in music and in theatre, he decided to pursue his Bachelors in Music at Centenary College in Shreveport, La. He received a Bachelor in Arts in Music with a concentration in Voice. While at Centenary College he performed in operas, plays and musicals. Even though he spent most of his time in the Music Department, he did participate in classes in the Theatre department, as well. After leaving Centenary, he relocated to Dallas. While in Dallas, Armstrong continued to take classes and pursue performing. He acted in a number of productions while in Dallas including several Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, “Evita,” “The Fantasticks,” “Cinderella”, and “The Mousetrap.” Armstrong left Dallas for the big city of Los Angeles, where he continued to grow as an actor. Concerned with the large number of musicals on his resume, he began to concentrate more on straight dramas. However, he did continue to be cast in musicals as well, such as “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” and “Kiss Me Kate.” Armstrong decided to concentrate more on the classics by studying at the “Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.” This training as well as other training programs that he continued to pursue, such as the Meisner Technique, helped him to get cast in productions by Shakespeare, Moliere, Becht, as well as contemporary straight plays. Even though he was continuing to grow as an actor, his desire to direct was not being satisfied. So he began taking classes in directing. While pursuing directing, he was given opportunities to stage manage and began directing scenes and one act plays. Even though his extensive acting background was giving him an added advantage as a director, he felt that he wanted a more formal approach that included more knowledge of the technical side of theatre. So he decided to come home to Stillwater, where his parents still live, and get a Masters Degree from OSU. “When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder” marks Armstrong’s re-emergence into the real world of theatre, and he also is happy to be making his debut with the Ponca Playhouse. Production dates for “Red Ryder” are Jan. 28, 29, 30 and Feb. 4, 5. The Playhouse box office opens to the public on Jan. 24, and tickets may be obtained by calling 765-5360. Firefighters, City Agreement On Commission AgendaAcceptance of the bargaining agreement for 1999-2000 between the city and the Ponca City Firefighters union will be considered by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners on Monday. The commission will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Center. That item, which has been lingering through various stages of negotiations and arbitration, will include a number of changes to the contract. The changes include insurance plan, wages, wage scale, extra duty, job descriptions and policy guide and stand-by time. Other items of change in the contract would include a bid system, wording, grievance procedure, operating of city vehicles, wage schedule and rates of pay, promotional guide and that the physical fitness section removed from the contract. Commissioners will also consider action on amending the oil and gas lease with the Warren Corporation and a lease agreement between the city and Apple Cart Catering Inc. The amendment for the Warren Corporation would allow drilling a test hole at Willow Springs Park, which was not included in the original lease agreement. The amendment also provides for unleased land in Section 34, approximately 45 acres. The Apple Cart Catering lease agreement would extend through March 15, 2000 allowing the use of E.W. Restaurant area to that time. In other business, the commission is expected to act on a resolution moving the municipal election date this year from March 7 to March 14, the second Tuesday of the month of March instead of the first Tuesday as outlined in the city charter. Also on the agenda is a lease agreement between the city and American Business Club of Ponca City (Ambuc) that would provide the lease of the Motocross Track from Jan. 1, 2000 to the last day of June 2001. The consent agenda includes: •Minutes of previous meetings. •Granting $2,000 to the Ponca City Kids Wrestling Club to be used for promoting the Oklahoma Kids Wrestling Northwest Regional Tournament Feb. 11-12 in Ponca City. •A contract between the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Ponca City Library for the fiscal year state aid allotment. •A proposal for a title search of properties on the Waverly Street project, South Avenue to Highland Avenue. •A recommendation on construction of a cabin at West Lake Ponca. •Confirming the mayor’s nomination to Animal Control. •Payment of claims. The Commissioners will also meet as members of the Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority, with one item other than routine matters, on both agendas. That would be the PCUA and PCDA authorization for the amendment on the oil and gas lease with Warren Corporation. Municipal Election Date on City AgendaMoving of the municipal election date from March 7 to March 14, 2000 will be considered by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners Monday during its regular session at the Public Safety Center. The meeting has been set for 5:30 p.m. Commissioners had approved the March 7 date at a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 6, but were informed at that time that it may be possible to move the election to the March 14 date which is the same as the state primary election. Currently the two positions, two and four, are held by Chris Hand and Kenneth Ray. Both said they would seek re-election to the positions. “Absolutely,” Hand said as he was asked whether he would run for re-election following Thursday’s special session to adopt the election resolution. For Hand, it will be another full three-year term sought as a city commissioner. Ray joined Hand in affirming his decision to run. “Yes,” he said upon being questioned about the thought of running again. Ray is serving out a term as city commissioner that had been held by now mayor Tom Leonard, after Leonard, as a city commissioner, won election to the mayor’s position two years ago. City Attorney Kevin Murphy noted on Friday that the city charger calling for election of the commissioners on the first Tuesday of March each year, could be placed on the same election as the state primary. Murphy notes for the commission, that the benefits would be an increased voter turnout, less inconvenience to the citizens by having to vote in two elections within eight days of each other, and a savings to the citizens of about $4,700 as the cost of precinct officials would be borne by the state. The official filing time would also be moved that had been approved earlier, from Jan. 24-26 to Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. The run-off election date, if any, would remain unchanged according to Murphy, April 4. Broadway Musical Set For Howell Stage in FebruaryPonca City High School’s first Broadway Musical production in more than twenty years, Bye Bye Birdie, will be presented in February. This production is a collaborative effort. Both students and faculty are involved in the technical production of the play as well as performing in it. Directors for the performance are Carolyn Berry and Ginger Duval. Cynthia Gass, chorale director at the high school, is the vocal director and Dan Larson, director of the instrumental music program, is coordinating the orchestra production. Members of the Ponca City High School Band and Orchestra will provide the accompaniment. Stage managers for the production are seniors Callie Escue and Tamara Banks. Shawna Rolland, also a senior, is the student technical director. The all-star cast will include Po-Hi Principal Jerry Winkle as the mayor and Penny Brownfield, high school teacher, as Mae Peterson. Caleb Stevenson will play Albert Peterson, Heather Brown is Rosie, Ashley Root will play Kim MacAfee and Hugo, Kim’s boyfriend, is played by Nathan Kellert. Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee, Kim’s parents, will be played by students Michael Michato and Dusty Howery. Ursula is played by Robin Maril, Ms. Merkle by Stephanie Council, and Randolph MacAfee will be played by T.J. Helm. Rustin Storie, Johnathan Shea, Josh Duckwall, Tyler Fezer, Stephanie Beier, Allison, Ford, Melissa Arambula, Reanna Wiles, Nicole Hardy, Amory Clark and Laura Chaney will be the chorus members and performing many of the cameo roles. Bye Bye Birdie goes back to the late 1950s, a time of change, and excitement. Through the experiences of the MacAfee family and the teens of Sweetapple, Ohio, a clear snapshot of life in a specific era is observed. The incredible impact of the arrival of Rock-n-Roll star Conrad Birdie is witnessed. Riding the wave of hysteria that surrounds Birdie, the teens rebel against their parents and the traditional ideals they represent. Have things really changed? It seems that parents will perpetually question “What’s the matter with kids today?” Opening night will be Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Additional performances are Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. There will also be two performances for the high school students on Monday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 a.m. for grades nine and ten, and Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 8:30 a.m. for grades 11 and 12. All performances will be in the Howell Auditorium at Po-Hi. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $4 for students. The tickets will be available at the door. School Changes Calendar To Support Education RallyPonca City Public Schools has announced that school will be canceled Feb. 16, 2000, to allow all educators to attend a state-wide Oklahoma Education Coalition Rally at the State Capitol. The rally is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, on the south steps of the state capitol. Many schools in Oklahoma are changing their calendars to cancel school on that day and make it up later in the year. State Superintendent Sandy Garrett has also changed the state writing test to Feb. 17 to enable administrators and teachers to attend the rally. The Oklahoma Education Coalition includes all major education entities including the Oklahoma State School Boards Association and Oklahoma Education Association. Ponca City Public School plans to make the day up on Friday, Feb. 11. The 11th is currently not a contract day so teachers can attend OEA Zone meetings. By scheduling school on the 11th and canceling on the 16th, minimum interruption will be expected. All Ponca City Public School employees and patrons are encouraged to attend this rally to show support for the future education of our students. Voter Registration Deadline For School Election Is FridayFriday, Jan. 14 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Annual School Election, which is Feb. 8. Persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 18 years old may apply to become registered voters. Those who have never been registered to vote before or who are not currently registered in the county of their residence and persons who are registered but who need to change their registration information may apply to register or to change name, address or political affiliation by filling out and mailing an Oklahoma Voter Registration Application form in time for it to be postmarked no later than midnight Jan. 14. Applications postmarked after that time still will be accepted and processed, but the applications will not be approved until after the Annual School Election held on Feb. 8. The County Election Board will respond in writing to each person who submits an application for voter registration. The response will be either a Voter Identification Card listing the new voter’s precinct number and polling place location or a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application for voter registration was not approved. Any person who has submitted a voter registration application and who has not received a response within 30 days should contact the Kay County Election Board office. Oklahoma Voter Registration Application forms are available at the County Election Board office located in the Kay County Courthouse. Applications are available in the following Kay County locations: — Ponca City Tag Agency, 2102 North Fourteenth Street. — Blackwell Tag Agency, 111 West Oklahoma. — Newkirk Tag Agency, 101 North Main. — Tonkawa Tag Agency, 100 East Grand. Board Seeks Candidates For Ward 6The Ponca City Board of Education is seeking any interested citizens who would like to serve on the board to complete the unexpired term in Ward 6. Interested patrons must meet the qualifications to be a board member as well as reside within Ward 6. The board has set a special board meeting for Feb. 7, 2000, at 6:30 p.m., to interview all interested candidates and appoint a new board member. When appointed, the new board member will serve until the election in Feb. 2001. All interested individuals need to send a letter of application no later than Jan. 25, 2000, to Mary Ladd, Clerk of the Board, 111 West Grand, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. If you have questions about board qualifications or the boundaries of Ward 6, call Mary Ladd at 767-8000, ext. 215. School CalendarPo-Hi Jan. 11 Junior varsity and varsity wrestling against East Central at RFH, 6 p.m. Jan. 12 Band, chorale, orchestra at OMEA Convention, Tulsa. Jan. 13 Swim/dive meet at Tulsa Edison, 4 p.m. Parent/teacher conferences, Po-Hi, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Ninth grade red boys and girls basketball at Stillwater, 5 p.m. Ninth grade blue boys and girls basketball against Stillwater, 5 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity wrestling against Bartlesville at RFH, 6 p.m. OMEA Convention in Tulsa continues. Jan. 14 Classes dismissed for parent/teacher conferences. Junior varsity and varsity basketball against Bartlesville, 4 p.m. OMEA Convention continues. Varsity wrestling at Sapulpa Tournament. Jan. 15 Junior varsity and varsity basketball against Sapulpa at RFH, 4 p.m. OMEA Convention in Tulsa. Varsity wrestling tournament continues. Galaxy Trio To Entertain Concert GoersCanadian Violinist Solomon Leads Talented MusiciansBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer A program of Silk, Satin and Swing is to be presented by The Galaxy Trio to Ponca City Community Concert members Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Hutchins Memorial. The upbeat program promises to be packed with swing, polish and enthusiasm! Accomplished musicians in the internationally-known group include violinists Lenny Solomon and Moshe Hammer and pianist Bernie Senensky. According to reviewer Joanna Manning of Canadian newspaper The Tribune, the group presents a dazzling display of polished playing, infectious high spirits and seriously classy musicianship. Reviewing a concert by the group, she wrote, "My toes started tapping on the fifth bar, by the 10th my shoulders were twitching in time and I just stopped shimmying long enough to write [the review].” Taking center stage will be Solomon, billed as Canada's premier violinist. Sought after for his unique and exciting playing style, Solomon combines blues, jazz and rock with classical Bach favorites and the glorious music of Gershwin. Solomon is also admired on and off stage for his touches of humor, warm personality and easy-going charm Early training with violinists Albert Pratz and Steven Staryk, combined with his love of jazz, helped Lenny also develop into one of the best jazz violists on the scene today. He is currently touring the United States and Canada, where his unique ability to cross styles has made him one of the most popular performers on the concert stage and resulted in a clamoring for more. Lenny's CD After You've Gone was released internationally in 1992 to rave reviews. His recently released second CD, The Gershwin Session on the Jazz Inspiration label, was inspired by his love and fascination for the great composer George Gershwin. It includes such favorites as "A Foggy Day," "Strike Up the Band" and "’S Wonderful." In addition to winning "Violinist of the Year" for 1994-95 and 96 at the Jazz Report, Solomon has appeared with the Toronto and Winnipeg Symphonies as featured guest artist. When not touring or performing elsewhere, Lenny is busy performing or recording with artists like Liza Minelli, Anne Murray, John McDermott, Nigel Kennedy, Led Zeppelin and numerous other well-known musicians. Solomon is a member of a highly respected musical family. His father served as principal violinist with the Toronto Symphony and his sister is one of Canada's busiest composers for film and TV. Hammer — a classical violinist respected for his artistic style, unique interpretations and vibrant tone — has performed throughout North America, Israel and western Europe with many of the world's most prestigious ensembles. His popular live recital broadcasts and recordings have endeared him to an even wider audience. In addition to performing with The Galaxy Trio, Hammer is leader of the Amadeus Ensemble and has performed with numerous major symphonies throughout the world and on the Ponca City Community Concert stage in previous years. Hungarian born, he was raised in Israel and first studied there with Flona Feher. As a student of Jaschaa Heifetz he was a medalist at the Concours International deViolin Jacques Thibaud in Paris. One of Canada's premier jazz pianists, Bernie Senensky makes up a very important third part of Galaxy Trio, His playing and music has also been featured internationally in several great jazz festivals. Recognized as one of the foremost accompanists in the world today, Senensky attributes his distinct style to the likes of pianists Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and other jazz greats. He says, "My style, you could say, is an amalgamation of the legacies these artists have created." Senensky has appeared on the national TV series Oscar Peterson Presents, and on the public radio show Piano Jazz. The Galaxy Trio will be sharing their entertaining, inventive style as well as performing the disciplined music of the great masters, combining the best of both worlds for an evening of delightful music on Monday evening at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium. Annual Community Concert membership cards will be necessary for admission at the door. Osage Nation Plans Diabetic WorkshopsDo you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to understand diabetes a little better? Would you like to know what the symptoms for diabetes in adults and young children are? If you said yes to any of the above, join others at one of the following locations for a diabetic workshop. Fairfax, Jan. 11, 1001 West Roosevelt from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Shidler, Jan. 12, Shidler Elementary from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. McCord, Jan. 13, 3674 East Highway 60 from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Barnsdall, Jan. 18, Old Barnsdall Elementary from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. and Hominy, Jan. 19, 702 Russell Road from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. This workshop is presented by Osage Nation Head Start and Osage Home Health. The presenter will be Sandra Hamilton, LPN. This workshop is open to anyone in the community. DEATHSAlpha O. Kemmer Alpha O. KemmerAlpha O. Kemmer, resident of Ponca City, died Friday morning, Jan. 7, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 87. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Lancaster, Ohio. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Alpha O. Kemmer was born Aug. 8, 1912, at Letart, W.Va., the daughter of James McClellan Grimm and Elizabeth Anstes (Rollins) Grimm. She received her education in the Lancaster schools, later attending two years of business college. She married Martin Luther Kemmer on April 9, 1933, in Florence, Ky. The couple lived in Albuquerque, N.M., for several years where she was employed with the city of Albuquerque. She retired on Aug. 1, 1977. She moved to Ponca City in May of 1992. She attended the First Assembly of God Church here. Her enjoyments included sewing, needle crafts and ceramics. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Ross, of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and two sisters. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Philip E. FrenchARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Philip E. French, resident of Arkansas City, Kan., died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was 59. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Arkansas City. There will no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Hawks Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Philip E. French was born Sept. 1, 1940, in Carthage, Mo., the son of Granville William and Medah Tarvin French. The family moved to Arkansas City in 1944 and later to Wichita, where he graduated from Wichita West High School. He married Gwen Sailor in 1962 in Arvada, Colo. He later married Marsha Blevens on March 27, 1982, in Wichita, Kan. They lived in Tahlequah for several years where he was employed at Reasor’s Grocery. He was employed in the grocery business for 20 years and for the last year at the Comfort Inn of Winfield, Kan. He had served as a minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 42 years and had been an elder of the local congregation for many years. He was an award-winning artist throughout the area, including locally through the Denton Art Center’s “Barn Again Series.” He was also the author of “Phil’s World Phantom Cartoonist” in the Summit Up weekly newspaper in Arkansas City. Survivors include his wife, Marsha, of the home; one daughter, Justine Brewer of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one stepson, Tyrone Spielman of Emporia, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Sonyia Mantz of Wichita, Kan., and Denise Smith of Winfield, Kan.; two brothers, Robert G. French and James J. French, both of Oxford, Kan.; three sisters, Jesselyn Rice Goosetree of Palm Dessert, Calif., Katheryn Simonson of Tulsa, and Alice McCormick of Tahlequah; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Richard French. ObituariesPaul W. HutchisonPaul W. Hutchison, 2504 Cardinal, died Jan. 5, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 81. The funeral will be Monday, 2 p.m., at the Northeast Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Larry Nigh, pastor, officiating. Entombment will follow in the Garden of Devotion Mausoleum, Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Born May 20, 1918, at Kit Carson, Colo., he was the son of James L. and Mary Clarenda Wares Hutchison. At an early age, he moved with his family to Hoffman, Okla., where he attended schools. On Sept. 11, 1938, he and the former Marie Brown were married at Paris, Ark. During World War II, Paul served with the U.S. Navy as a radar operator in the South Pacific. Following the war, he returned to Hoffman and purchased a grocery store which he operated for a number of years. He also bought and sold cattle in McIntosh County. In 1962, he moved to Ponca City and became co-owner of Dollar Savers Stores, Inc. He retired eight years ago. He and his wife had been members of Northeast Baptist Church since 1971. He is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home; a sister, Blanche Lambert of Ponca City; nieces, Ruth Ballard of Seattle, Wash., Mary Lane of Okmulgee, and Mildred Snyder of Tulsa; nephews, Russell Didlake of Seattle, Wash., Joe Hutchison of San Antonio, Texas, Jim Hutchison of Fort Worth, Texas, and Junior Hutchison of Miami, Fla.; and many great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Doris Hutchison and Grace Lawhead; and three brothers, Claude Hutchison, Lloyd Hutchison and George Hutchison. Memorials may be made to Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan Road, Ponca City, Okla. 74604. Casket bearers will be Russell Didlake, Paul Didlake, Jim Hutchison, Joe Hutchison, Russ Didlake and Jim Didlake. The family will be at 2504 Cardinal. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSRNA Sets Meeting — Royal Neighbors of America will meet Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral. Visitors are welcome. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. 1975 Reunion — A planning meeting for the Ponca City High School graduating class of 1975 reunion has been scheduled. It will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Hero’s. For information call 765-9964. Sale! 20%/50%/70% savings. Kids/her review. adv. Afghans Have Arrived — The original Pioneer Woman afghans have arrived in tones of burgundy, dark green, navy and Williamsburg blue. There is also a new color — multi-color jewel tones — just arrived. The afghans sell for $40 and $50 each and are being sold by the First United Methodist Women — a project for missions. Call 765-1956, 762-1681 or 762-1429. We deliver. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Regular Meeting — The Kay County Democratic Party will hold it’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, January 13th at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the PACE Hall located at 1202 West Ponca Avenue. All interested democrats are welcome and urged to attend. 75% Off all Christmas through Wednesday. Includes wreaths, Christmas skirts, socks, greenery, angles, santas and ornaments. Christy’s 3005 N. 14th. adv. Forgery — An employee at J.C. Penney, 2005 North Fourteenth Street, requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 11:23 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken concerning a forged check. Look Younger in one hour. Hair stylist JoAnn Watkins is working on Fridays. Call for appointment. 765-5055. adv. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 11:42 a.m. Friday in the 1000 block of North Seventh Street. Two officers responded and five subjects were taken into custody for trespassing. They included two 14-year-old girls, a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Citation Issued — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:39 p.m. Friday that a juvenile had been issued a citation and had been released to a parent in the 1900 block of North Fifth Street on a promise to appear. Kids Review now excepting spring/summer childrens consignments. adv. Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 2500 block of Honeywood reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:08 p.m. Friday that his vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Conoco Retirees Association general meeting Monday January 10th, at 10 am. It will be held at the Pioneer Vo-tech. Everyone be there. adv. Requests Assistance — An official at East Mid High requested an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 2:49 p.m. Friday concerning a subject jaywalking across South Seventh Street every day to the YMCA parking lot. Two officers were assigned and information was logged that other teachers, security, and students were also jaywalking. All Christmas merchandise 60% off. Ms. Brown’s Attic. Down town Ponca City adv. Grass Fire — A woman from the 7200 block of South Ranch Drive reported to the Communications Center at 3:45 p.m. Friday that a grass fire was burning. The Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department was notified to handle the situation. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Suspicious Activity — A man from the 200 block of South Tenth Street requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 4:26 p.m. Friday reporting that a subject harassed and threatened his daughter on the way to school earlier in the day. An officer was assigned and information was logged that the subject makes advances toward juvenile girls in the area from Tenth Street and Central Avenue, to Mid-High. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — A woman from the 800 block of North Birch Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:28 p.m. Friday that a bicycle had been found at the residence. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Beginning Square dance lessons start Monday, January 10 at 7 pm at atrium in front of Brown’s Shoefit. adv. Vehicle Burglarized — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 5:09 p.m. Friday to report that her vehicle had been burglarized while at Pecan Place Apartments and CDs had been taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Forgery — An employee at The Buckle, 2105 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:24 p.m. Friday that a forged check had been received. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at Miller Market at 5:41 p.m. Friday. Two other officers were assigned and a 37-year-old man was held on a city warrant. Item Missing — An employee at Staples, 2216 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:58 p.m. Friday that a cellular phone was missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Assault — A woman from the 300 block of South Peachtree Street reported to the Ponca City police Department at 6:27 p.m. Friday that a daughter had been assaulted and threatened at school earlier in the day. An officer was assigned and information was logged. Subject Held — An employee at Sonic, 501 East Hartford Avenue, requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 11:23 p.m. Friday with a subject stating he had been thrown from a vehicle and possibly shot. Two officers were assigned, reported unable to get a straight story, and the 22-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Injury Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:16 a.m. Saturday that a one-vehicle rollover accident had occurred seven miles east of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11, pinning a subject under the vehicle. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Kay County Sheriff’s Office, and three units from the Ponca City Fire Department along with a unit from the Kaw City Fire Department responded. Two subjects were brought to the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Assault — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 2:04 a.m. Saturday to report that she had been assaulted while in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and information was logged. Vehicle Burglarized — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:59 a.m. Saturday that vehicle had been burglarized in the 200 block of North Third Street. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Fireworks — A woman from the 900 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:33 p.m. Friday that someone had set off fireworks on her front porch. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Oak Street and West Grand Avenue at 12:01 a.m. Saturday that a 37-year-old woman was being held for DUI and having no insurance. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Subject Held — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:10 a.m. Saturday that subjects were in abandoned apartment in the 100 block of West Grand Avenue. Two officers were assigned and a juvenile was located and turned over to his parent, and a 21-year-old man was held on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear. Upset — An employee at Urgent Care Clinic, Fifth Street and Hartford Avenue, requested assistance at 7:12 p.m. Friday from the Ponca City Police Department for an upset patient. Two officers were assigned, located the subject at the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, but information was logged that the subject was not out of control. Police received a call at 8:24 p.m. that the identified subject broke into a cart in the treatment room of the emergency room and took some items. The subject was then located in Blackwell and taken into custody. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of West Grand Avenue at 9:02 p.m. Friday that a 24-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension and having no insurance. Assault — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Oak Street and West Grand Avenue at 10:12 p.m. Friday with a subject that reportedly had been hit with a baseball bat. Another officer located an identified vehicle at North Fifth Street and East Broadway Avenue and took into custody, a 20-year-old man for assault with a deadly weapon. Purse Missing — A woman from the 1700 block of North Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:26 p.m. Friday that her purse was missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 900 block of South Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:02 p.m. Friday that a window of his vehicle had been broken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. LIFESTYLESMeredith McDaniel Bride Of Keith David Lessert Meredith McDaniel Bride Of Keith David LessertMeredith McDaniel and Keith David Lessert were married recently in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the Notchey Creek Baptist Church in Madisonville, Tenn. Their vows were officiated by the Rev. Joe Drummer, former college minister of the bride; the Rev. Gale Miller, pastor at Notchey Creek Baptist Church; and the Rev. Steve Casey, former youth minister of the bridegroom. Decorations included ivory Grecian pillars and topiaries adorned with ivy and lighted candles. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Genelle McDaniel of Madisonville, Tenn., and the bridegroom is the son of Chuck and Vicki Lessert of Ponca City. The bride is the granddaughter of Reba McDaniel, Arthur and Lorene McLemore of Tennessee. The bridegroom's grandmothers are Virginia Bowen of Ponca City and Linda Colberg of Bella Vista, Ark. Musicians included Nick Hoard of Knoxville, Tenn., saxophone; Jamie Groover of Nashville, Tenn., cello; Landon Fokens of Knoxville, Tenn., piano; and Donna Lee of Madisonville, Tenn., piano. Vocalists were Kelley Groover of Nashville, Tenn. and Dairek Morgan of Knoxville, Tenn. The bridegroom sang a selection from his album “All About God” to the bride and her daughter, Kennedy Kyle. The prelude included “In This Very Room” and “Amazing Grace.” The processionals were “Canon in D” and the traditional “Bridal Chorus.” Other music included “His Hand Is On Me” and “Shine On Us.” The recessional was “Ode To Joy.” Leanne McDaniel Harrill served her sister as Matron of Honor, and Kennedy Erin Kyle, daughter of the bride, was Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Sarah Beth Ebbs and Amanda West. Sarabeth Harrill, niece of the bride, was the flowergirl. Best Man was Jay Lessert III of Nashville, Tenn., and groomsmen were Chuck Lessert of Ponca City, father of the bridegroom, and Brian Meiler. Richard Keith Harrill IV, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer. Escorted to the altar by her father and her daughter, the bride wore an ivory crepe designer gown with a semi-cathedral length train. The bodice was styled with a high neckline and long, flowing illusion sleeves. Her long ivory tulle veiling was secured by a headpiece of ivory satin leaves, and she carried a bouquet of fresh calla lilies, ivy and freesia. The candlelight reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church. Decorations included ivy, gold lamé, ivory tulle, antique crystal, and white lights. A variety of photographs were also used for decoration. Following a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple has established a home in Nashville, Tenn. A pre-nuptial picnic was hosted by the bridegroom’s parents in Ponca City during the summer, and the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner the evening preceding the wedding. Among the guests attending the wedding were the Rev. Steve Casey and family from Louisiana; Debbie Richardson of Oklahoma; Roxanne Smith of Kentucky; LaShawn Hill of California; and Denny and Evelyn Kyle of Knoxville, Tenn., grandparents of Kennedy Kyle. Ruslyn Stirewalt EngagedAnnouncement is being made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Ruslyn Marie Stirewalt and Jeryl Wade Bevill by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Stirewalt, 3010 Walker Road. Bevill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeryl Wayne Bevill of Fairfax. A Feb. 5 wedding in the First Osage Baptist Church in Fairfax is planned. The bride-elect is a 1994 graduate of Ponca City High School and was a member of the Drill Team from 1992 to 1994. She has attended Northern Oklahoma College, and is currently employed at Family Discount Pharmacy. Bevill, a 1994 graduate of Woodland High School in Fairfax, earned a degree in ranch management and an associate degree in applied science from NEO. In high school, he was affiliated with FFA, NYRA, and the high school rodeo association. In college, he was a member of the rodeo association. The prospective bridegroom is employed at Ditch Witch in Perry. Marcy Young Bride-ElectMr. and Mrs. John J. Young, 2302 Skylark, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcella Ruth, to Robert Randolph McConnell III of Raleigh, N.C. He is the son of Ms. Cheryl McConnell of Raleigh, N.C., and the late Robert Randolph McConnell Jr. The bride-to-be’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Northcutt of Ponca City and the late Jim and Marcella Young. Miss Young is the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Walter Northcutt of Lexington. McConnell is the grandson of Ms. Opal Porter of Raleigh, N.C., and Ms. Muriel McConnell of Albuquerque, N.M.. Miss Young is a 1991 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1993 graduate of Northern Oklahoma College. She is currently employed with Limited, Inc. as a store sales manager with Express in Durham, N.C. McConnell, a 1989 graduate of Millbrook High School in Raleigh, earned a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications from North Carolina State University in 1994. He is currently working in radio and is a freelance voice talent, specializing in voice-over advertising. Their wedding ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. May 20 in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church in Ponca City. A reception will follow in the church’s assembly center. Medical MinutesEye Disease Causes BlindnessBy Dr. Pamela J. Poland, EyeMDAn EyeMD is a medical doctor who, after medical school and a one year internship, has spent an additional three years in a specialized residency program. During this ophthalmology residency program, the doctor is trained to provide optical, medical and surgical care of the eyes, including the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. GlaucomaGlaucoma is an eye disease that is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. When diagnosed early, blindness is usually preventable. When you look at an object, the image is carried from the retina (the back surface of the eye) to the brain by the optic nerve. Glaucoma damages this nerve, causing blind spots in areas of vision. Usually this vision loss is first in the peripheral vision; therefore, most people seldom notice this vision loss until considerable optic nerve damage has occurred. If the entire nerve is destroyed, blindness results. There is a fluid called aqueous humor which is continually produced inside the eye and continually drains out of the eye. If the drainage channel for the aqueous humor fluid becomes clogged, pressure builds up inside the eye. This pressure causes damage to the optic nerve and is called glaucoma. Drainage Channel BlockedThere are four ways that the drainage channel can become blocked: First and most common, the channel becomes smaller with age and gradually becomes clogged by deposits that build up slowly. This partial blockage causes a gradual increase of pressure inside the eye. This is known as chronic open-angle glaucoma. Most adults with glaucoma have this type. Because no symptoms occur, the best way to diagnose this form of glaucoma is by periodic medical eye examinations. Second, a sudden and complete blockage of the drainage channel may occur if the iris presses up against the opening of the drainage channel inside the eye. This is called acute angle-closure glaucoma. Blurred vision, severe pain, rainbow haloes around lights, nausea and vomiting are symptoms of an attack of this type of glaucoma. Unless this glaucoma is treated promptly, blindness can result in a day or two. Third, the drainage channel may be “poorly constructed,” where the drainage openings are abnormal from birth. This is called congenital glaucoma. This type of glaucoma is relatively rare. Symptoms include the front part of the eye becoming cloudy, and the infant may be sensitive to light and tear excessively. Finally, injuries, certain drugs, tumors and inflammations can sometimes block the outflow channels in the eye. This is referred to as secondary glaucoma. Detection and DiagnosisEarly diagnosis can be made by your EyeMD in the course of a periodic eye examination. The EyeMD will first painlessly measure the pressure inside your eye. Then several instruments, including an indirect ophthalmoscope, is used to look into the back of the eye to see if the optic nerve is healthy, and that no damage is occurring. If there is a suspicion of glaucoma or a family history of glaucoma is present, a measurement called a Visual Field will be performed to determine any loss (even slight) from your peripheral vision indicating damage to the optic nerve. Eye pressure is only of value for screening for glaucoma. It cannot determine or rule out glaucoma. Some people have high pressure above the normal range inside their eye without any evidence of glaucoma, while others can have a pressure in the low range of normal and have glaucoma (called low-tension glaucoma) which requires treatment. TreatmentGlaucoma is usually controlled with eye drops. These drops act to decrease the eye pressure either by assisting the flow of fluid out of the eye or by decreasing the amount of aqueous humor fluid produced inside the eye. To be effective, these medications must be taken regularly and continuously. Patients with any type of glaucoma need periodic examination. Glaucoma sometimes gets worse (or better) without the patient being aware of it, and, as a result, treatment may need to be changed after awhile. As a rule, damage caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed. Eye drops, pills, laser and conventional surgery are used to prevent further loss of vision and to preserve existing vision. If patients adhere to the treatment schedule prescribed by their EyeMD, glaucoma is usually very effectively treated. Mellonee Penner To MarryHenderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond will be the setting for the Feb. 5 wedding of Mellonee Ann Penner and Anthony Frank Spradlin. Their engagement is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. Penner, 3721 Goldenrod. Spradlin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Spradlin of Moore. Miss Penner is a 1990 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1994 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in accounting. She is employed in Oklahoma City with ATC Remanufacturing. The future bridegroom is a 1990 graduate of Westmoore High School in Moore and is employed at Autocraft Industries in Oklahoma City. Local Garden Club Schedules MeetingMembers of the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club will gather for the first meeting of the new year. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at the Cann Garden Home. Hostesses will be Janet Neylon and Barbara Gowan. The program, “The Art of Flower Arranging,” will be presented by Jannie Ross. Guests are always welcome at club meetings. Further information about the organization may be obtained by calling 762-9866 or 718-0314. In December, the club held a “Taste and Tell” luncheon at the home of Eva Ballard with Helen Widner as co-hostess. Each member brought a favorite dish for the event, and Christmas gifts were exchanged. Engagement Is AnnouncedA June 2 wedding is being planned by Jennifer Michelle Thornton and Joseph Jaquay Jenkins. Ms. Thornton is the daughter of Cindra Jones, 1205 Shirlee, and William Thornton, 1703 Fairview. Jenkins is the son of Bambi and Jerold Jenkins, 314 North Fourth. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Ponca City High School and is attending Northern Oklahoma College. Jenkins also attended PCHS. He is assistant manager at Carl’s Jr. Mary Kathryn Christian Weds S. Kyle Ghram in Webb CityMary Kathryn Christian and Stephen Kyle Ghram were united in marriage Dec. 18, 1999. The couple exchanged vows during a 5 p.m. candlelight ceremony in the Webb City Church of God in Webb City. The bride is the daughter of Dwight and Lu Ann Christian of Burbank. She is the granddaughter of Jim and Kathryn Barnard of Burbank, and Mary Ann Christian of Wynnewood. Her great-grandmother is Cecil Kathryn Baxter, also of Wynnewood. The bridegroom is the son of Douglas and Cheryl Ghram, and the grandson of Nora Ghram and Christine Mefford, all of Arkansas City, Kan. The bridegroom’s uncle, Charles Richey, pastor of the church, welcomed the guests and offered an opening prayer. The bridegroom’s father, Douglas Ghram, performed and presided over the double-ring ceremony. The auditorium was decorated with poinsettias, greenery, candles, and white lights with red, green and gold accents. The center aisle was banked by white sparkle tulle, white lights, green garland, red and gold beads and green and gold bows. The outer aisles and windows were decorated with greenery, white lights and candles, tulle bows and golden angels. Two spiral candelabra graced the platform. The red and green candles were lit by Cody Golay of Shidler and Wanda Johnston of Grainola. Cassie McPhail of Cimarron, Kan., created the decorations. As guests were seated, a medley of Christmas music was played. The processional was the traditional “Bridal Chorus” by Wagner. Zack Christian of Oklahoma City, brother of the bride, sang “This is How You Fall in Love” at the beginning of the ceremony. Deanna Ghram of Muskogee, aunt of the bridegroom, and Garyon Richey of Tulsa, cousin of the bridegroom, sang “From This Moment On” during the lighting of the unity candle. “This Kiss” by Faith Hill was played for the recessional. Kenny Dillow directed the soundboard. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of white satin adorned with sequins and pearls on re-embroidered lace with a lace and tulle inset in the bodice. The full skirt was trimmed with lace medallions and featured a semi-cathedral length train. She wore silver sequined shoes. Her two-tiered veil of illusion was attached to a circlet of baby’s breath and fresh white sweetheart roses. Her clutch bouquet was fashioned of carnival roses, baby’s breath, lace streamers and silver ribbons. She wore ruby and diamond heart-shaped earrings, a gift from the bridegroom on the occasion of her high school graduation. She carried a handkerchief her mother carried in her wedding, which originally belonged to the bride’s great-great-grandmother, Rose Tapp, for something old. Her bridal gown was something new; a ruby ring borrowed from her great-aunt Ruth Blodgett of Wellington, Kan., originally belonged to the bride’s great-grandmother, Mary Ethel Stingley, and worn by her mother and other granddaughters of Mrs. Stingley during their weddings. The bride wore her mother’s bridal garter for something blue. Karrie West of Collinsville was Maid of Honor. She wore a long gown designed with a ruby red velvet bodice and a flared skirt of ivory satin with an overlay of ivory sparkle organza. Rebecca Barnard of Ponca City, cousin of the bride, and Kendall Humphry of Alva served as bridesmaids. They wore dresses fashioned similarly to the honor attendant, with the bodices on their gowns created from emerald green velvet. The mother of the bridegroom tailored the gowns. Each attendant carried candle arrangements crafted by the bridegroom. Each featured a hurricane globe on a brass base, surrounded with greenery, Christmas roses, tiny pinecones, and a golden spiral candle in the center. The attendants wore earrings and necklaces that were gifts from the bride. The groom wore a black tuxedo featuring a band-collared shirt and iridescent white vest. Best Man was Michael Kerry Ghram of Arkansas City, Kan., brother of the bridegroom. He wore a black tuxedo with a ruby vest. Groomsmen, Kevin Ghram of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Ken Ghram of Arkansas City, both brothers of the bridegroom, wore black tuxedos with emerald vests. Breanna Ghram of Siloam Springs, Ark., niece of the bridegroom, was the flower girl. She wore a white satin and lace dress with a wreath of baby’s breath and sweetheart roses on her hair and carried a white satin basket adorned with lace, pearls, and gold ribbon, and filled with poinsettias. She sprinkled iridescent “snow” down the aisle. The basket was designed by Cassie McPhail. B.J. Brown of Shidler served as ringbearer. He was dressed in a tuxedo similar to the bridegroom and carried a red velvet and ivory sparkle pillow fashioned by the bridegroom’s mother. The guests were seated by Josh Rhymer of Alva and Zack Christian. The guest book attendant was Cassie McPhail. Guests rang small golden bells as the couple were pronounced man and wife. The reception was held in the church fellowship hall. A snowman theme, designed by Doreen Thomas of Burbank, was used in decorations for the walls, tables, and tree. A three-tiered wedding cake was topped with fresh fire-and-ice roses and featured a section set off by four pillars where a bisque bride and groom figurine was highlighted. Ginger York of Shidler decorated the cake. The bridegroom’s table had a selection of Christmas candy, including old favorites of his grandfathers. A holiday fruit punch was also served. Those serving were Jim Christian of Paul’s Valley, brother of the bride; Sheila Wilhem of Shawnee; Maxine Hawkins of Burbank; Ginger Johnston of Fairfax; and Jamie Roths of Arkansas City, Kan. Following a brief wedding trip, the couple will reside in Alva, where both are students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Ghram works for Pizza Hut, and the bride works on campus in the J.W. Martin Library. Lookin’ With LouA Bargain is a Bargain is a…By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer In search of orange socks — I settled for tights. You see it is almost impossible to buy one pair of socks these days. To get orange, you must also tolerate blue, purple and white. That’s right, unless you go to the heart of Cowboy Country at the OSU Student Union Gift Shop, you would be hard pressed to find a single pair of orange feet covers. But, I fooled the system, and the price was right. The after Halloween sale just happened to have orange tights in my size at a 75 percent discount, and they threw in a pair of those orange-haired troll doll earrings. This bargain ranks right up there with the Latin-English Dictionary purchased for a mere 35 cents at a garage sale in 1978. Knowing this was going to be an invaluable tool, I opted to date the fly page each time I looked something up. The banner year was 1985, when it was used three times, close behind was 1978, with two entries. Already in the new millennium it has an entry. This brings the grand total to 12 times, or about three cents a lick. So my cost was almost nil (Latin for nothing). Speaking of nil — have you ever taken your coat off the hanger and worn it somewhere and when you return home to put up your cold weather garment — the hanger has disappeared? Where do those naughty clothes hangers go? Do they hide in the back of the closet, or do they have a date with those socks that vanish in the washing machine? When the hangers hide in the closet, do they go a way in the back and crawl under that ugly sweater your mother-in-law gave you for Christmas? You know, the one your wife makes you wear when her mother comes to visit. Now there are some folk who keep those unwanted gifts and give them to someone else next year. Of course, the trick is not to give it back to the one who gave it to you. In this day and age, there are still folks out there who save wrapping paper and even iron those wrinkled gift ribbons. For the younger generation, that would seem plain crazy — cause the young folk don’t know what an iron is anyway. Besides, most everyone uses gift sacks these days. Could it be that the fast lane has taken away the pleasure of lovingly wrapping a gift? Today, the trend is to just stuff the gift in a sack with handles. But this saves some labor, because there are no ribbons to iron and the sacks can be recycled with ease. For everything there is a season — whether it is orange tights, ugly sweaters or sacks. Singles Network To MeetThe activity schedule for Jan. 9-15 has been announced by the Singles Network. On Jan. 11, the group will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m., call Nancy, 762-1289. On Jan. 13, a general meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Furr’s. On Jan. 15, join the group for a movie matinee and have dinner afterwards. Bits and PiecesCounty DemocratsThe Kay County Democratic Party will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the PACE Hall located at 1202 West Ponca Avenue. All interested democrats are welcome and urged to attend. International ClubThe International Club luncheon will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Hero’s. Contact Juliana Faulk, 765-4498, for more information. Mary Rhyne Will Address AARP Chapter MembersChapter 432 of the American Association of Retired People will meet for the Jan. 11 meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand on Tuesday, Jan. 11. The guest speaker will be the Kay County Extension Agent in Home Economics, Mary Rhyne. She will speak on irradiated food — what it is and is not. This is an area where there is a lot of confusion on the part of consumers she said. The monthly business meeting will start after the speaker finishes the question and answer period. The public is invited to the talk and prospective new members and past members of AARP are invited to stay for the monthly meeting. There will also be a legislative update on all areas of interest to retired people and the group will consider the pros and cons of going to a night meetings to allow members over the age of 50, who are still working, to attend. Leadership of AARP, especially on the local chapter level, will depend on this age group. A person who has served on the local level is far better equipped to take on leadership at the state and national levels said a spokesperson. Century Club Program Topic About HerbsKay Whitlock, owner of Just Yesterday, located at 324 South 14th, will present a program on “Herbs” at the 20th Century Club meeting at the Cultural Center on Jan. l4 at 1 p.m. Mrs. Whitlock has owned Just Yesterday for several years and is well known for her programs on herbs, teas and other items from her shop, said a club spokesperson. Mrs. Thomas Carter, president, will conduct the meeting. Greeters will be Mrs. Ray Allred, Ms. Jan Cates, Mrs. John Dew, Mrs. Fred Boettcher, Mrs. Paul Davis and Mrs. Glen Downing. Mrs. Bill Carmichael and Mrs. William Wetzel will be in charge of refreshments. As this new century begins, 20th Century Club members look forward to celebrating the organization’s I00th birthday anniversary. For almost 100 years, this organization has attempted to promote educational, cultural and civic improvement in Ponca City, and includes the establishment of the Ponca City Library. In 1999, projects included Arts Adventure, Golden Villa, Grand Central Station, decorating the Cultural Center for Christmas, Poncan Theatre Restoration, Quartz Mountain Arts Institute, Friends of the Cultural Center and the YMCA. Ponca City HappeningsSunday Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting: 603 South 1st. Monday Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Betty Wilson, 762-3768; Mary Beth Guy, 765-9894; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. There will not be a meeting in July. Kay County Square Dancers have issued an open invitation to persons interested in square dancing to participate in lessons, beginning Monday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m Church Women United board meeting Monday, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m., St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh. Tuesday The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. Call 762-3345 for more information. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Cheryl, 762-9618. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). The Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Guests are always welcome to attend. For more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. International Club lunch at noon Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Hero’s. Contact Juliana Faulk, 765-4498, for more information. Thursday Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursdays. Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. DAV meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South 1st. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Ponca Playhouse presents “When You Comin’ Back Red Ryder” at the Ponca Playhouse Jan. 28-20 and Feb. 4-5. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161. SPORTSLady Cats Go Blank Lady Cats Go BlankADA — Just when no one though it could get any worse — it did. The Lady Cats lost 50-22 to Idabel Saturday. But that’s just part of the story. Poor shooting down the stretch cost Ponca City’s Lady Wildcats in a 48-43 lost to small Mid-Del Christian in the East Central Invitational opener Thursday. Things were looking up a bit Friday when the Po-Hi girls led from the very start in a 46-36 win over Broken Bow behind the 13-point performance of Laura Sudbury. The Lady Cats hit 18-of-56 shots from the field and were 9-of-18 from the free throw line. Things still looked good when the Poncans met Idabel in the consolation championship Saturday afternoon. The Lady Cats shot to a 5-1 lead and still led 11-10 at the end of the first period. Then the old woes set in. Idabel came back to lead 19-16 at halftime. Things got worse in the second half. Much worse. The Ponca City girls were shutout in the third period and did not break the drought until Mallory Hodge hit a follow shot with 6:37 left in the game. By that time, Idabel led 42-18. Idabel won, 50-22. Ponca City finished 8-of-33 from the field although they were 3-of-4 in free throws. It wasn’t just that the Lady Cats weren’t hitting, they only got off five shots during that divesting third period. Jena Birdsong paced the Ponca Citians with nine points while Hodge had eight, Alana Smith three and Tara Cries For Ribs two. The Lady Cats have little time to lick their wounds. The Ponca Citians play at Owasso Tuesday, host Bartlesville Friday and are at home in a rare Saturday night game against Sapulpa. Things To Change For Cat WrestlersBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor JENKS — It’s all in the technique — or least it will be for the Wildcat wrestlers. The Po-Hi grapplers placed fourth in the Jenks Invitational Saturday night and none where coach Todd Steidley though they should. Clint Stafford and Kyle Duren were third at 125 and 160 pounds, respectively. Matt Littleton took fifth at 140 and Michael Osborn was sixth at 145. “I am very disappointed,” Steidley said after watching the Wildcats win just two of 10 matches in the third round of the tournament Friday night. The two wins came only in the consolation round, assuring the Poncans of not having a single wrestler in the championship finals. “I thought when we came down here, we would compete to win this thing,” the coach said. Instead the Cats were mired in the second division of the 20-team tournament. “We did not wrestle well at all tonight and that is my fault,” Steidley continued. “We have been working out to lose weight. That’s going to stop. From now on we are going to be working on our technique. Our technique was not good in this tournament and it cost us. “From now on the kids are going to on their own in keeping their weight right,” Steidley said. “I can’t go eat for them. I can’t be there to make sure they eat the right things and work on losing weight the right way.” Steidley noted that some of the teams in the tournament had their wrestlers down two weights since the Christmas break. “And they wrestled all right.” The day started a little shaky for the Poncans with Stafford, Osborn and Duren in the championship semifinals. Seven more — Shawn Lee (130), Roman RedLeaf (135), Littleton, Jasper Lockett (152), Blaine Empting (171), Jason Leavitt (189) and Tyler Fezer (heavyweight) — were in the second round of the consolations. Only Littleton and Empting made it too the next consolation round. Meanwhile, Duren suffered his first loss of the season, 3-1, to Kevin Reed of Muskogee. “He’s not all that good a wrestler,” Duren said later. “But he’s very athletic, strong and quick. “It will be between him and me in the regional finals.” Osborn, 9-2 going into the semifinals, also lost 3-1 to Chris Marler of Yukon. Stafford lost 5-2 to Mike Douglass of Tulsa East Central. Littleton pinned Bixby’s Rick Reckner in the consolation but then lost in the consolation semifinals. High School BasketballBy The Associated Press BOYS Inola 69, Verdigris 24 Skiatook 60, Grove 54 Oklahoma Union 40, Wyandotte 35 Porum 71, Midway 41 Welch 46, White Oak 42 TOURNAMENTS B’ville Wesleyan Invitational NOAH 58, Bartlesville JV 56 (3rd) Beaver Invitational Beaver 57, Gage 52 (5th) Booker 63, Balko 48 (7th) Cascia Hall Coca-Cola Classic Schulter 73, Claremore Christian 52 (7th) Durant Lion Classic Chickasha 61, Durant 34 (5th) Henry Iba Classic, at Stillwater Stillwater 65, Tahlequah 61 (finals) Moore 51, Rogers 36 (3rd) Enid 51, Hale 44 (5th) Edmond North 52, Del City 47 (7th) Muskogee Shrine Classic Small School Oktaha 63, Warner 38 (finals) Chouteau 63, Checotah 54 (3rd) Henryetta 63, Salina 55 (5th) Grace Fellowship 79, Porter 41 (7th) Large School OC Southeast 67, Wagoner 57 (3rd) Coweta 69, Hilldale 60 (5th) Muskogee JV 67, Claremore Sequoyah 66 (7th) Putnam City Invitational Putnam North 66, Jenks 53 (3rd) Shidler Invitational Shidler 83, Braman 47 (3rd) Wynona 73, Trinity Christian 58 (5th) GIRLS: Caney Valley 80, Mounds 62 Collinsville 57, Dewey 52 Hominy 62, Sperry 61 Inola 55, Verdigris 41 Mannford 58, Glenpool 38 Skiatook 54, Grove 46 Spiro 52, Pocola 42 Welch 56, White Oak 14 TOURNAMENTS: Bartlesville Wesleyan Tournament Wright Christian 55, Jenks sophs 32 (1st) Beaver Invitational Booker 60, Gage 40 (5th) Balko 50, Tyrone 30 (7th) Cascia Hall Coca-Cola Classic Cascia Hall 55, Metro Chr. 47 (finals) Schulter 44, Cascia JV 26 (7th) Durant Lion Classic Sand Springs 49, Chickasha 30 (3rd) Shawnee 33, Hugo 31 (5th) Kelley Sprite Shootout Hale 57, Rogers 46 Kelley 63, Edison 43 Sapulpa 71, Webster 36 Muskogee Shrine Classic Small School Warner 54, Oktaha 43 (finals) Checotah 40, Chouteau 34 (3rd) Henryetta 43, Salina 39 (5th) Porter 55, Grace Fellowship 46 (7th) Large School Muskogee 70, OC Southeast 51 (finals) Memorial 58, Vinita 46 (3rd) Wagoner 60, Central 42 (5th) Hilldale 48, Coweta 35 (7th) Shidler Invitational Carney 44, Shidler 42 (1st) South Coffeyville 50, Braman 37 (3rd) Newkirk JV 40, Wynona 32 (5th) Tournament of Champions, At Wilburton Tahlequah 70, McAlester 48 (3rd) Battiest 44, Silo 43 (5th) Cheyenne 38, Crowder 36 (7th) Maroons In Finals Of TourneyCHISHOLM — Blaine Boyd scored 23 points and Kyle Pennington added 15 as Blackwell edge out Piedmont, 61-58, in the semifinals of the Wheat Capitol Tournament Friday. The Maroons were playing Alva in the championship game Saturday. The semifinal game was tied at 25 at halftime before Blackwell edged in front 40-37 in the third period and held on. “It was a great ball game for our fans to watch,” said Blackwell coach Mike Simpson. “Blaine has been sick and it showed more against Chisholm (Thursday) than tonight. He was weak, but played on sheer guts. “Kyle did another great job for us. I said it would take a supreme effort and I think out kids really responded.” Boyd, who is averaging 20.6 points a game, had 19 in the 64-41 win over Chisholm. Blackwell led 28-23 at halftime of that game and the Maroons put it way by outscoring Chisholm, 18-8 in the third quarter. Pennington had 17 points in that game and Tyler Dyer had 12. Blackwell was 6-3 going into Saturday’s game. Blackwell 61, Piedmont 58 Blackwell 14 11 15 21 — 61 Piedmont 14 11 12 21 — 58 Blackwell — Blaine Boyd 23, Kyle Pennington 15, Jared Reese 8, Tyler Dyer 6, Ryan Penka 4, Justin Shephard 3, Brett Fry 2. Piedmont — Daves 27, Osborne 20, Ashmore 4, Thrift 4, Allen 3 Lady Tigers Nip Frontier In OvertimeNEWKIRK — Newkirk’s girls took advantage of Frontier’s free throw shooting woes to edge out a 23-20 overtime win. The low scoring game saw Newkirk jump out to a 15-8 first half lead. Frontier scrambled back to tie the score at 19-all at the end of regulation play. “We had now lost four game by a total of nine points,” groaned Frontier coach Greg Jackson as his team dropped to 7-5 on the season. “Two of those losses were in overtime and two were at the buzzer. “Our defense is playing well enough to win, but our offensive struggles. We lost it at the free throw line, going 3-of-12. Frontier plays at Billings Tuesday. Newkirk 23, Frontier 20, OT (girls) Frontier 6 2 6 5 1 — 20 Newkirk 11 6 2 3 4 — 23 Frontier — Courtney Burgess 9, Kaley Dunham 6, Robin Platt 5 Newkirk — Sarah Ross 6, Stephanie Peace 6, Hope Costman 5, Kaycee Brandon 4, Ashley Leming 2 8th Grade BasketballPonca City Blue 47, Yukon Lakeside 36 Ponca City’s eighth grade Blue boys came out strong in the first quarter to grab a 12-5 lead and held on for a 47-35 win in the first round of the Edmond Sequoyah Tournament Thursday. The Cougars maintained that seven-point margin at 20-13 at halftime. Devin Anderson and Antoine English paced the Poncans with 19 and 12 points. Ponca City 12 8 17 10 — 47 Yukon 5 8 14 8 — 35 Ponca City — Devin Anderson 19, Antoine English 12, Matt Droughard 6, Todd Gringrich 5 , Whit Theobald 3, Blaine King 2 Ponca City Blue 24, Yukon Lakeside 16 Ponca City’s eighth grade Blue girls defeated Yukon Lakeside 24-16 in the first round of the Edmond Sequoyah Tournament Thursday. The Lady Cougars led 14-8 at halftime in the low scoring game. Jennifer Jenkins led the Ponca City scoring with 10 points. Ponca City 24, Yukon Lakeside 16 Ponca City 6 8 6 4 — 24 Yukon 3 5 4 4 — 16 Ponca City — Jennifer Jenkins 10, Jordan Lunsford 8, Jana Green 6, Rudonna Barden 2.
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