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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, February 04, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar 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). First Monday Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of the month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Every Tuesday Kiwanis, Noon-1 p.m., Apple Cart Restaurant. Every Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Every Friday during February Senior Pitch, 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. PC56er’s, the club for Department 56 collectors, 7 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church. Tuesday Planning Commission Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 6, 7, 8 Grant Writing Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, call United Way for more information at 765-2476. Wednesday Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Covered Dish Dinner with entertainment, 5 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, bring a dish and stay for the fun! Thursday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Annual Valentine Salad Luncheon sponsored by First Lutheran Women’s Guild, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, North Fourth and Liberty Avenue, adults $5, pre-school $1.50, tickets available from Guild member or church and school offices. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Bingo, with food and staple product prizes, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin. Non-Partisan Forum on Campaign Finance Reform, featuring Marilyn Hughes, executive director Oklahoma Ethics Commission and Vivian Tenney, vice-chair Oklahoma Citizens for Campaign Finance Reform, and others, 7 p.m., Holiday Inn, 2215 North Fourteenth Street, sponsored by Kay County Democratic Party, free and open to the public. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City. Saturday Praise Night featuring live performances, Sky Pilots, Cass Midgley, Johnathan Scroggs and worship by Ben Scroggs, 6 p.m., First Church of God, North Peachtree and West Grand Avenue. February 12 Conoco Retirees Association General Meeting, Mayor Tom Leonard to speak, 10 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center Auditorium. Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Blackwell Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, program favorite musical by Ponca City native Les Gilliam, plus legislative report from Ray Sinor. 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. Grief Support Group, 7 p.m., Hospice Office, 1904 North Union Street. February 13 Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1, Kay County, Annual Meeting, 8 p.m., Enterprise School Building, monthly board meeting to follow, all RWD No. 1 members invited to attend. February 14 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Garden Center, for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. YMCA/Community Pool Committee, 12:30 p.m., YMCA, 702 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. February 15 Hospice Grief Support Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Hospice Office, 1904 North Union Street. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. February 16 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 19 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room. February 20 Kaw Lake Association, noon, Hero’s, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, 901 Monument Road. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. February 21 Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room of Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. The Marine Corps Annual Reunion, 6 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City. February 22 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Password, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings, 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, Ponca City. Rosario Andino, pianist, concert, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, free admission. February 23 Bingo, with paper products prizes, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. February 26 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. Grief Support Group, 7 p.m., Hospice Office, 1904 North Union Street. March 2 “An Evening With ... Legacy Five,” one of Southern Gospel’s Finest Quartets, 7 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, advanced tickets $10, tickets at the door $12, ticket location Master’s Touch, 115 North Fourth Street. March 10 Conoco Retirees Association Social “Spring Fling,” 1:30 p.m., Conoco Atrium Cafeteria. March 14 The Navy and Coast Guard Annual Reunion, 6 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue. March 14-15 Conoco Retires Association 55 Alive Driving Course, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. March 15 The Hughes Brothers from Branson, Mo., sponsored by the Ponca City Noon Lions, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, tickets call 580-765-5676. March 17 National Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, 7 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, Ponca City. March 21 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. March 24 Semi-Annual Western Memorabilia Show of the 101 Ranch Collectors Association, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, free public admission, donations accepted and appreciated. Veterans Questions, Answers AvailableEditor’s Note: Following are typical questions answered daily by Veterans Administration counselors. Full information is available at any VA office. Q: I’ve heard that VA will stop paying benefits to Gulf War veterans with undiagnosed illnesses. Is there any truth to this rumor? A: There is no truth to that rumor. Veterans with health problems related to their military service — from the Gulf War, from other conflicts and from peacetime eras — can receive medical care from VA. If those problems reach a certain threshold, veterans can also receive VA disability compensation. In early January, VA officials reviewed a report by the Institute of Medicine and decided there’s no evidence that all Gulf War veterans were exposed to dangerous amounts of depleted uranium, sarin nerve gas, vaccines or pyridostigmine bromide. However, that doesn’t prevent individual veterans from linking their current health problems to those items. Nor does it affect veterans already receiving VA benefits for what are officially classified as “undiagnosed illnesses.” Q: I’ve heard that the French government, which gave medals to World War I veterans, is now giving certificates to World War II vets. A: The French government has announced that it will present certificates to all U.S. veterans who served on French soil, in French territorial waters or airspace during World War II. The certificate will not be given posthumously. The actual process for giving these certificates to U.S. veterans hasn’t begun yet. French government spokesmen say they will work with veterans groups to identify eligible veterans and to arrange presentation ceremonies. Information about the program and application forms are available from a special Internet site maintained by the French government: http://www.info-france-usa.org/news/statmnts/ww2/index.htm. Q: Is it legal to sell my rights to VA payments to someone else? A: Long-standing federal law prohibits the sale of VA benefits. VA will only issue checks to veterans, legally appointed guardians or other beneficiaries. There are some commercial programs that haven’t been legally tested that call for veterans to sign over their future checks for disabilities or pensions in return for a single lump-sum payment. The lump-sum payment equals as little as 30 percent of the veteran’s total benefit for eight years. The veteran also has to take out life insurance that names the moneylender as the beneficiary, since VA compensation and pension end with the veteran’s death. County Commission Plans To Look at Various IssuesNEWKIRK — A discussion of hazard mitigation plan will be held by Kay County Commissioners during a regular session on Monday at the County Courthouse. Commissioners will open the session at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Court, by taking care of any business pertaining to capital expenditures, juvenile detention, juvenile block grant agreement, Ranch Drive Fire Department, new Health Department facility, or any other unfinished business if information is available. The discussion will include Albert Ashwood, Director of State Emergency Management and Ken Morris, Executive Director of Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association. Also up for discussion for the commission will be flood assistance for a Kay County residence west of Tonkawa. Other items include approval of election board salary reimbursement claim, resolutions to deposit various funds into appropriate areas The commission will review the five-year road and bridge plan and have a bid opening at 10 a.m. on the purchase of a used vehicle. At 10:15 a.m., a discussion and possible notice of bid letting on the new health department building will be held. NOC Announces Fall Honor RollTONKAWA — Among 499 freshmen and sophomores earning recognition on Northern Oklahoma College academic honor rolls for the fall semester are 120 Ponca City students. President’s honor roll lists students who have completed a minimum of 12 hours during the semester with a perfect grade-point average of 4.0 and with no incomplete grade recorded. Appointed to this roll from Ponca City are Lendsi Boyd, Emma Crosssman, Greg Cunningham, Karla Del Rio, Matt Evans, Danielle Gallagher, Gabrielle Gardner, Vicki Gray, Jimmy Haines, Patricia Hall, Diane Harris, Cathryn Jackman, Angela Jones, LorRae’ Jones, Shandise Jones, Kevin Kolb, Megan Lawver, Audrey Lester, Jason MacDonnell, Brad Matson, Nathan Mayer, Brody McDougal, Susan McEachern, Adrienne Myers, Krista Phipps, Bret Skaggs and Wendy Turner. Cody Golay of Shidler is also listed on the President’s honor roll. Dean’s honor roll lists students who maintained a 3.0 (B) or higher grade-point average in a minimum of 12 hours during the semester with no incomplete grade recorded. Ponca City students appointed to this roll are Kevin Adams, Dondi Alley, Krista Arnold, Aaron Austin, Jenny Bain, Matthew Bain, Amber Baker, Benjamin Bales, Jeff Beets, Theodore Bellmard, Phil Bogner, Tammy Bogney, Jacob Bull, Joy Butler, Tina Chamberlin, Laura Chaney, Matthew Clark, Maria Conchos, Blake Connelly, Yonde DeArmond, Justin DeNoya, Deborah Duckwall, Kaley Dunham, Raffaella Espinoza, Anthony Evans, Bryant Ferguson, John Ferguson and Robin Focke. Also, Mark Fox, Cherie Fry, Jeff Furnas, Mary Gamble, Gary Garrison, Consuela Garza, Joni Gates, Barry Geheb, Mark Goddard, Emily Goodale, Katie Hampton, James Harman, Kara Hill, Matt Horinek, Janice Horton, Skye Howery, Nicole Jackman, Andrew Jarrett, Tyler Jenkins, Kaleb Johnson, Pamela Keeler, Jeanette Kite, Brandon Knight, Adam Lake, Austin Lamb, Cynthia Lanham, Brent LaRue, Joanna Lee, Ashley Luis, Martha Margliotti and Michael Miller Including, Esther Murie, Wes Murrie, Jason Nigh, Kayla O’Kelley, Jeremiah Payne, Desiree Peterson, Grant Potter, Marcus Pugh, Kip Quiram, Jessica Rathbun, Theresa Rathbun, Jessica Rhoads, Kristl Richardson, Jennifer Roth, Todd Russell, Lesley Schieber, Stacie Schneeberger, Jacquelynn Schroeder, Robert Scott, Alicia Sensintaffar, Erin Slater, Jerrod Spears, Kevin Stanton, Jennifer Steen, Cedar Torres, Heather Trice, Laurette Tulley, Randall Tyner, Jaima Warren, Tia Williams, Phillip Willis, Sharon Winters, Angela Wright and Tina Zweiacher. President’s honor roll students from Blackwell were: Emily DeBoard, Zachary Jackson, Mindy Johnson, Jeremy Jones, Trevor Muret, Rodney North, Amanda Peterson, Dessa Teer and Jamie Zatterberg. Dean’s honor roll students from Blackwell include: Sara Arnold, John Baldwin, Jessica Buesing, Bobby Bullen, Karin Clark, Marcy Cook, Clifton Denton, Benjamin Evans, Sue Faussett, Jaime Goodger, Steven Harmon, Brandon Heath, Lindsay Hudson, Terry Jones, Donald Kirkpatrick, Sybil Looper, Misty Lovins. Also, Julie Maness, Donny Mayden, Jessica Mayden, Rhonda Mayse, Shane O’Mealey, Michael Pennington, Katrina Poindexter, Brandy Roberts, Shanna Savage, Cindy Sewell, Dayna Sheets, Jimmie Sheets, Andrea Shepherd and Amanda Webb. From Newkirk, President’s honor roll: Kara Deakins, Leslee Layton, Adam Leaming and Tamara Sherrill. Dean’s honor roll: Amber Andrews, Phillip Hudnall, Keith LeBaron, Angela Leven, Jeremy Lockwood, Lacy Lockwood, Heather Luis, Barrett Shupe and Christina Smith. President’s honor roll students from Tonkawa were: Rebecca Coates, Timothy Cook, Sarah Jones, Aaron Patterson, Barbara Schatz and Zachary Swords. Dean’s honor roll: Jared Auld, Joshua Coates, Galina Denisenko, Christa Ditmore, Rhonda Emley, Megan Esch, Shannon Hamilton, Karri Harris, Tanner Heimbach, Abram Hoover, David Kersey, James McDonald, Lindsey Miller, Travis Mumby, Stephanie Osborn, Troy Patterson, Keith Rogers, Alison Smith, Andrea Stacy, Deborah Staton, Rachel Swords and Bridget Vickery. Other area students listed on the dean’s honor roll included from Braman are: Chris Coons, Haley Dark and Amanda Ray, Braman; Christopher Cannady, Anson Gardner, Kristina Nash and Rhiannon Wise, Kaw City; Jeremiah Regnier and Donald Wyckoff, Marland; Isaac Calfy and Man Liu, Nardin; and Chebon Henderson and Denise Jake, Red Rock. First Semester Honor Rolls List East Middle SchoolersFirst semester honor rolls for eighth grade students attending East Middle School have been announced. A total of 134 students, out of 476 students, received at least a 3.5 grade point average. That is 28 percent of the students attending East Middle School. Honor roll students include Laura Aguilar, Deidre Arnold, amanda Backhuas, Wesly Badley, Charles Barraclough, Brett Biddinger, Paul Bjornen, Ashley Boring, Laura Borkenhagen, Jennifer Bounds, Allison Brown, Matt Brown, Cody Chao, Amanda Choate, Rick Cordova, Kelsey Cowan, Jennifer Daniel, Shasta Davis, Lauren Degan, Alaina Deitas, Alma DeLaGarza, Kent Dennis, Robert Dick, Megan Dickey, and Maleah Dyer. Also, Sara Ebbert, Kelsey Empting, David Eyster, Tyler Fender, April Forcum, Kevin Fore, Jeri Fox, Crystal Foy, Jon Furnas, Samuel Garlett, Alisa Geurin, Leta Grantham, Ashlee Greenwood, Mindy Hamrick, Andrea Hardiman, Cody Harris, Matt Hartman, Thomas Hawley, Brett Hendickson, Charlcy Hermanson, Maria Hester, Jessica Hisey, Chad Holder, Morgan Hudsonpillar, Eric Inskeep, Amanda Irwin, and Megan Isenberg. Plus, Brian James, Kimberly Jennings, Leslie Jones, Jared Kelle, Jessika Kelly, Madison Kennedy, Dallas Ketchum, Dustin Klopp, Dawn Kruckeberg, Rod Lancaster, Travis Larue, Laura Lechtenberg, Cari Lehman, Jamie Lentz, Austin Linton, Megann Longmore, Shannon Luttrell, Erika Martin, Kyle Maxon and Abigail McChristian. Also, McKenzie Meade, Justin Melius, Judith Merz, Jennifer Miller, Jennifer Miller, Amanda Moore, Kelsey Moore, Dara Moyer, Calvin Myers, Tiffany Myers, Janna Nesbit, Ryan O’Connor, Ashley O’Quain, Michael O’Rear, Courtney Orange, Heather Orr, Nicole Overman, Hannah Palmer, Jimmy Jame Payne, Erin Pickering, Rachel Potts, Patrick Powers, Daniel Quinn, Jennifer Reedy, Thomas Rhyne, Samuel Rogers, Kristen Rutledge (Ward), Haley Schauvliege, Shea Schutte, Noelle Sheets, Aaron Short, Skylar Skaggs, Katie Slavin, Brice Smith, Laura Stangeland, Rebecka Stanton, Laci Starnes, David Stoddard, Michelle Street and Tia Swopes. And, Chelsey Teten, Katherine Theobald, Kandi Townley, Kyle Upchurch, Lara Upshaw, Chad Vaughn, Santanna Venturino, Rachael Vinyard, Megan Waggoner, Ryan Waters, John Wheeler, Julie Wheeler, Daniel Whitaker, Kelsey Whitebay, Abigail Williams, Joshua Williams, Meghan Williams, Amanda Wilson, Danielle Wright, Rachel Wright, James Yohn and Joseph Yohn. Ponca Tribe Receives USDA GrantCharles P. Rainbolt, state rural development director of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced last week his agency approved a $675,400 grant for the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. The funds, coupled with a $232,800 loan funded through the Rural Utilities Service’s Water and Waste Disposal Program, will be used to construct approximately 15 additional acres of total retention lagoons for wastewater storage and alleviate the problem of inadequate storage in the existing system. These lagoons will serve approximately 74 families and 14 business at the tribal headquarters. “We are pleased to partner with the Ponca Tribe to improve the quality of infrastructure for the tribal members,” said rural development program director Rock Davis during a ceremony hosted by the tribe on Thursday. Davis also presented a ceremonial check representing the federal contribution to the project at the event. USDA Rural Development programs are designed to provide assistance to individuals, public bodies, nonprofit corporations and federally recognized Indian tribal groups. For more information call the Rural Development State Office at 1-800-522-3819, extension 1000. Rural Water District Meeting Set Feb. 13Rural Water District No. 1, Kay Country will have its annual meeting at Enterprise School Building on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. with the monthly board meeting to follow. Minor bylaw changes will be adopted, and two directors will be elected. All RWD 1 members are invited to attend. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — French toast styx with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — No school Elementary Lunch Monday — Hot dog on a bun or taco salad, tater tots, rosy pears, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger or mini corn dogs, potato chips, mixed vegetables, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or Taco Bell pizza burrito, cinnamon apples, mashed potatoes and gravy, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pockets (ham and cheese) or barbecue brisket on a bun, tater tots, peaches, green salad, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — No school West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — French toast styx with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Assorted donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — No school West Middle School Lunch Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Available daily is Taco Bell burritos and Dominos. Monday — Taco stick, fruit, refried beans, mexican rice, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger, fresh fruit, french fries, mixed vegetables, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pockets (ham and cheese), hot dog, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — No school East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Jelly donuts or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Breakfast burrito and potato smiles or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — No school East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Taco Bell burritos and Dominos. Available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway. Monday — Chili dog, tater tots with cheese, lettuce and tomato, fresh fruit, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza styx, corn, Jello, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Burritos with chili and cheese, refried beans, cheesy rice, fresh fruit, Jello, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — No school Ponca City High School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy, cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast burrito or donuts or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with sausage and syrup or cereal, assorted 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, pineapples, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Hard or soft tacos, chopped lettuce and tomato, refried beans, mexi rice, jalapenos, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken nuggets with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili dogs, tater tots, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — No school McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Muffins, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Friday — No school Lunch Monday — Barbecue sandwich, french fries, dill spear, carrot stick, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Tuesday — Tostados, lettuce and cheese, corn, mixed fruit and milk. Wednesday — Chicken pot pie, biscuits, mixed fruit, ice cream and milk. Thursday — Hot dog, relish, mustard, tater tots, green beans, applesauce, cookie and milk. Friday — No school Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Beef tips and rice, barbecue grilled chicken or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Beef enchilada, almond chicken or catch of the day with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Lasagna, pork chop and dressing 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. School CalendarFeb. 5 Sophomore basketball at Sand Springs, 6 p.m. Feb. 6 UCO representative at Assembly Center, 9:30 a.m. Junior varsity, varsity basketball against Sand Springs, 4 p.m. Ninth grade varsity girls basketball at Enid Waller, 6 p.m. Feb. 8 Sophomore girls basketball at Bartlesville, 6 p.m. National Honor Society induction at Howell Auditorium, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 Zone 10 meeting/classes dismissed. Swim/dive meet at Stillwater. Varsity wrestling- Dual State against Union Intermediate. Feb. 10 ACT testing at MSB building, 7:45 a.m. Swim/dive meet in Stillwater. Varsity wrestling at Union. Lutheran School Lunch MenuFirst Lutheran School Lunch Monday — Nachos, frozen peaches, salad, rice krispie bar and milk. Tuesday — Meatloaf, potatoes, corn, hot roll and milk. Wednesday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, Texas toast, salad, puppy chow and milk. Thursday — Sub sandwich, fritos, fruit, pickled okra and milk. Friday — Cheese pizza, french fries, fruit, no bake cookies and milk. Two Staff Members Named to State BoardThe Oklahoma School Food Service Association has named Liz Glaser and Cheryl Sitterly to their 2000-2001 executive board. Liz Glaser, assistant director of operations for Ponca City Public Schools’ Child Nutrition Program, Campus Mart, was named chairman of the Nomination and Parliamentarian Committees. As an OSFSA board member and Committee Chairman, Glaser will be responsible for attending executive board meetings, securing candidates for the election of officers, preparing the ballot and presenting reports to the membership. Glaser has worked with the Ponca City Child Nutrition Program for 16 years. Cheryl Sitterly, administrative assistant to the director of operations/technology and federal programs assistant, was named as the chair of the Nutrition Advisory Council. The NAC Chairman is responsible for advising local associations toward implementation of youth and parent involvement, recommending NAC policies to the board, and informing local affiliates of the program and activities of the state organization. Sitterly has worked with the Ponca City Public Schools for 21 years. Other responsibilities of Glaser and Sitterly include assisting with the annual state convention in October and attending the national convention as official delegates, which will meet in Nashville, Tennessee in July. The Oklahoma School Food Service Association is a professional organization established to enhance the availability and acceptance of quality school nutrition programs as an integral part of education. The association strives to see that all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education. The primary activities of the association are providing education and training; setting standards through certification and credentialing; gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition; and representing the nutritional interest of all children. The child nutrition division of Ponca City Schools also has a local chapter of the state and national organization. AARP Provides Free Tax HelpAARP TAX-AIDE provides free tax assistance to those in need of help properly filing their income tax forms. The program is provided primarily to middle and low-income taxpayers age 60 and older, but will also assist others younger than 60 as time permits. AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers, trained in cooperation with the IRS are knowledgeable about federal (IRS) income taxes as well as state income taxes. They can complete basic income tax forms and answer your tax questions. Income tax forms can be complicated. AARP TAX-AIDE can help. Tax assistance is available from Feb. 1 through April 16, 2001 every Monday through Thursday at the Ponca City Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For assistance in preparing your income tax forms, please bring your current tax records and a copy of last year’s Federal and State income tax returns to the Ponca City Library with you. Ponca Tribe Meeting SetWHITE EAGLE — In order to provide easier and more convenient access to the Constitutional Revision Meetings, a change of format is hereby initiated, according to Sherman Bold Warrior, ANA Program of the Ponca Tribe. Instead of meetings every other Tuesday night, a noon meal will be served at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building starting on Friday, Feb. 9. This meeting is open to the public and all Ponca members are encouraged to attend. Beatles Tribute Coming To NOCTONKAWA — “1964” — The Tribute, the No. 1 Beatles Show in the World, brings the fabulous sound that sparked the British invasion of the mid-sixties to the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus Wednesday. All tickets are $10 general admission and are available from the college Office of Financial Affairs, located in the Vineyard Library-Administration Building, telephone 580-628-6231. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Northern Performing Arts Center, performers Mark Benson, Gary Grimes, James Pou and Greg George will take the audience on a musical journey to the era in rock history dominated by the Fab Four from Liverpool. The group will perform again at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Briggs Auditorium on the Enid campus, 100 South University Avenue. General admission tickets for that performance are available only from the Enid Finance Office, located in Gantz Student Center, telephone 580-548-2272. Masters of their crafts, “1964” spent years researching the Beatles, painstakingly recreating the costumes, mop-top haircuts, speaking and singing voices and the unique guitar sound. Their 90-minute show features songs performed and recorded by The Beatles during their touring years (1963-1966), from the electrifying love ballads such as “And I Love Her” and “If I Fell” to high energy rocking hits such as “She Loves You” and “Twist and Shout.” Hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world, “1964” has been featured on such nationally televised programs as Entertainment Tonight, PM Magazine, CNN, The USA Network and The Nashville Network. The group has toured throughout the world performing at major concert venues and has appeared on scores of local television and radio programs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America. “1964” offers a never-to-be-forgotten experience for Beatles fans of all ages. Don’t miss it. NOC To Be Smart Start SiteTONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College will participate in Smart Start, a program recently initiated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to allow students and community volunteers to receive assistance with college expenses by taking part in tutoring and mentoring activities. “We are becoming a Smart Start site which will allow us to use our students and interested faculty and community members along with partners from area schools in the program,” said Debbie Quirey, Smart Start coordinator at Northern. In addition, Northern can serve as a site supervisor for schools in a six-county area (Kay, Noble, Garfield, Grant, Osage and Pawnee) who request assistance in developing and maintaining their own programs. According to Quirey, currently Frontier, Billings, Cleveland, Enid, Chisholm and Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Schools have asked Northern to be their site supervisor. The college will assist individual schools to qualify as Smart Start sites utilizing tutor/mentors by helping them fill out application forms, training tutors and mentors, tracking hours of service and reporting to the State Regents. While local volunteers will work in their own communities, Quirey will make onsite visits for training. Funded by an AmeriCorps Education Award, Smart Start has been established to recruit, train and place 3,600 volunteers in schools and communities across the Oklahoma. Prospective tutor/mentors must apply as AmeriCorps volunteers. In addition to contributing to the educational success of Oklahoma children and their community, participating tutors and mentors can earn an award to pay for college or repay student loans. Upon serving a minimum of 425 hours in one calendar year, these participants will qualify for the $1,181.25 Education Award, which can be applied to current college costs, student loans, graduate or professional school. A minimum of 900 hours in one calendar year is required for the Education Award of $2,362.50. If not used immediately, Education Awards can be saved for up to seven years after the completion of service. “I’m excited about the opportunities for local communities to have volunteers in tutoring/mentoring situations and I encourage community members to volunteer. Participants can earn college voucher credit without holding down two jobs,” Quirey said. “Summer recreation programs and literacy programs provide an excellent opportunity for volunteers to gain these hours,” she added. Area schools interested in participating in the Smart Start program with Northern may contact Quirey at 580-628-6356. Community members interested in acting as tutor/mentors may contact Quirey or their local school administrators. Kildare School Students Expecting To Have Busy Time in FebruaryKILDARE — Students attending Kildare schools were busy during January and plan an equally busy month during February. Good citizens for the month of January were Jacob Vap, pre-kindergarten; Adrienne Creech, kindergarten; Drew Randol, first grade; Colby Sebor, second grade; Regina Tatum, third grade; Jinnie Nash, fourth grade; Shea Yahola, fifth grade; and Amanda Johnson and Kyle Smith, sixth graders. On Friday, Feb. 9 and Monday, Feb. 12, school will not be held in Kildare. Feb. 9 is a zone meeting for the teachers and Feb. 12 is a professional day. Feb. 14 are the Valentine parties which begin at 3 p.m. Also on Valentine’s Day, the “Jump Rope for Heart” campaign kicks off. Students will be asking for donations and jumping rope during their physical education times. All donations the students bring in will be sent to the American Heart Association. On Feb. 16, the fourth grade students will take their annual trip to Rose Hill at Perry. On Saturday, Feb. 17, the preschool through second grades will have a basketball game at Kaw City. More information about this will be sent home later. A P.T.O. meeting is scheduled for Feb. 22. The fifth and sixth grade classes will present their speeches. The P.T.O. have started their cookie dough sales. The dough is from the same company that provided the dough to bake the cookies for the Christmas program. Also, students in the first through sixth grades are very busy reading books for their Accelerated Reader tests. Parents are reminded that it’s time to send money for February lunches. There are 18 days in February ($1.20 each day) which totals $21.60. Kildare School Lunch MenuKildare School Breakfast Monday — Waffles, fruit and milk. Tuesday — Muffins, fruit and milk. Wednesday — Biscuits and gravy, fruit and milk. Thursday — Scrambled eggs, toast and jelly, fruit and milk. Friday — No school Lunch Monday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, peas, french bread, fruit and milk. Tuesday — Chicken salad sandwich, chips, cheese stick, fruit, cookie and milk. Wednesday — Corn dog, tater tots, pudding, fruit and milk. Thursday — Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot roll and milk. Friday — No school Superintendent Highlights Pioneer Tech’s SuccessesBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor An additional building mill at Pioneer Technology Center will be on the ballot during the upcoming school elections on Feb. 13, 2001. Pioneer Technology Center Superintendent Dr. Doug Major addressed the public during a special Friday Forum highlighting last year and explaining why PTC needs additional money. Major said it was important to show all the great things Pioneer Tech did last year so the public would understand why the school is asking for an additional mill levy next week. Currently, there are four building mills associated with Pioneer Tech. The school is asking for an additional mill, generating about $200,000, to meet future facility and equipment goals. In May 2001, the final payment for the construction bond voted in 1991 will be made and Pioneer Technology Center will become debt-free, according to Major. “Since 1973, the generous support of district patrons has provided the necessary facilities and equipment to conduct high-quality CareerTech education and training in the district; allowing literally thousands of individuals to gain occupational skills and find success in the workplace,” Major said. Throughout the last several months, community members have participated in planning and focus group sessions at PTC. During the meetings, goals and new program offerings were addressed. The expanded program offerings at Pioneer Tech include information technology, mechanical maintenance technology, traditional and emerging health occupations and craft trades. 2000 Highlights Students and faculty members were busy last year. Pioneer Tech received the Gold Star School Award for the sixth consecutive year and Beth Frantz was named the Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Other highlights included: — Upgrading instructional technology in all programs; — Provided BID Center clients with assistance which allowed them to be awarded $3.5 million in contracts; — Increased enrollment in 15 full-time career programs by 10 percent; — Full-time students had an 88 percent job placement rate; — Received Partners for Progress award for safety training partnership programs with Conoco; — Served 3,147 students through our short-term evening classes; — Trained 3,674 people through PTC’s Safety Training program; — Provided customized training to 925 people through Industry Training and Development; — Served 143 people through PTC’s client-based training programs; and — Offered 15 full-time career programs. Po-Hi Notice Progress reports for Po-Hi students will be mailed out this week. The reports will only be mailed out to students who are making below a “C” in the major core subjects. For more information, contact the Main Office. DEATHSFrances Coppin Taplin Frances Coppin TaplinFrances Coppin Taplin, 94, died Thursday evening, Feb. 1, 2001 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Frances Coppin Taplin was born June 17, 1906, she was the daughter of Graham Harry and Nellie Beatty Coppin. She attended schools in Blackwell and graduated from high school in Clinton in 1922. On Aug. 19, 1923, she married Yale L. Taplin at Belle Plaine, Kan. They made their first home in Blackwell. They later lived in Fort Smith, Ark., and El Paso, Texas. Following her husband’s death in 1982, she moved to Ponca City. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was also a member of the Firefighter’s Women’s Auxiliary in Blackwell and served on the board of directors of the state organization. She was an avid quilter and bridge player. She enjoyed flower gardening, especially roses. Surviving are two sons, Lael B. Taplin of Bradenton, Fla., and Darrell L. Taplin of Ponca City; a daughter, LaQuita G. Headley of Ormond Beach, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. 13th, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Monday morning. The family will be at 2617 Rice. Clyde T. SodowskyBLACKWELL — Clyde T. Sodowsky, resident of Blackwell, died Friday morning, Feb. 2. 2001, at his home. He was 81. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the First Christian Church of Blackwell with the Rev. Daryl Donovan officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors at the Blackwell Cemetery under direction of Hackler Funeral Home. Visitation will begin Sunday at 1 p.m. Clyde T. Sodowsky was born Oct. 7, 1919, in Blackwell, the son of Arch Thomas and Ruth E. Brown Sodowsky. He graduated from Blackwell High School in 1939 and then went to Oklahoma A&M, now Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the wrestling team. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 19, 1940. He married LaRuth Castleman in Winfield, Kan., on Nov. 9, 1946. Employed with Blackwell Zinc for over 27 years, he retired in 1973 when it closed. In the early ‘60s, he was employed with Cassidy Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, retiring in 1986. He retired as a colonel from the National Guard 45th Infantry 189 Battalion in 1973. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Gary T. Sodowsky of Elizabethtown, Ky.; four daughters, Sharron A. Clow of Oregon City, Ore., Claudia Sodowsky of Montgomery, Ala., Gloria Floyd of Claremore and Peggy Nelson of Ponca City; a sister, Florence Oxford of Enid; a brother, Claude Sodowsky of Tonkawa; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Frances Keeley Reynolds. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Elizabeth Alice HarmanElizabeth Alice Harman, resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, in the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 103. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid with the Rev. Andy Joe Jobe of Blackwell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Sisson Funeral Home of Garber. Elizabeth Alice Harman was born April 11, 1897, five miles east of Garber in Indian Territory, the daughter of Adam Dexter Barnes and Susanne Juliane Genseman Barnes. She married John Clarence Harman on Aug. 6, 1919. She was a member of the Hayward UB Church and later joined the Methodist Church. She lived on the family farm outside of Garber until moving into Garber in 1981. In 1988, she entered the Ponca City Nursing Home. Survivors include a sister, Bertha Barnes of Enid and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 12, 1989; two daughters, Olive Ann Moore and Gladys Faye Sheffer; her son, Calvert John Harman; one sister, Carrie Cinnamon; and one brother, Ervin Barnes. Leona Naydean LeggettCUSHING — Leona Naydean Leggett, former resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at the Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa. She was 71. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in the chapel of Palmer Funeral Home in Cushing with the Rev. Bill Allton Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Melrose. Kan. Leona Naydean Leggett was born April 7, 1929, in Picher, the daughter of Everett and Isla Leola Bitzer North. She received her early education in Blue Mound, Kan., where she lived until 1945. She married Ken Leggett in 1955 in Oswego, Kan. They lived in Columbia, Kan., until 1956 at which time they moved to Cushing and then to Ponca City, where they lived 38 years prior to returning to Cushing. She was employed as a nurse and secretary at a nursing home in Ponca City for 18 years. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Cushing. Survivors include her husband of the home; one stepson, Kenneth L Leggett of Commerce; one stepdaughter, Phillis J. Callison of Commerce; one brother, Raymond Joe North of Tulsa; on sister, Bettye Alexander of Cushing; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Imogene Hanes. ObituariesDonald Harry ThurberDon Thurber, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 86. Donald Harry Thurber was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Perkins, the son of Lester Charles “L.C.” and Orva (Annis) Thurber. He was reared in Pawnee and Stillwater, graduating from Stillwater High School in 1932. In the late 1930s, Don joined the Ponca City Police Department. He took a leave of absence and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was stationed in St. Louis, Mo., and served tours in Haiti and Cuba. Following his discharge, he joined the Army Reserves and remained active, retiring as a major. After the war, Don returned to the Ponca City Police Department. On Nov. 25, 1949, he married Marlys Dixie (Baer) Bush in Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City. They made their home in Ponca City while Don continued with the police department. As a rookie, he developed the city’s elementary-school patrol program and served as Ponca’s first motorcycle patrol officer. He rose through the ranks, was promoted to assistant chief, then served as chief of police from 1957 until retiring in 1959. Following his retirement from police work, Don joined Nickles Machine Corporation. He worked initially in the machine shop before being promoted to sales. He was later named sales manager, a position that took him all over the U.S. and included trips to Canada and South America. After 26 years with Nickles, he retired in 1985. His wife, Dixie, preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 1995. Don was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. As a retiree, he enjoyed traveling, gardening, and flea marketing. In his later years, he attended Golden Villa and was an enthusiastic participant in the center’s many activities. Don is survived by two daughters, Marlys Bush Thurber of Ponca City and Daryl Joan Trehal of Ridgway, Colo.; and two granddaughters, Katy Anne Trehal and Amy Leigh Trehal, both of Ridgway. In addition to his wife, two brothers, Glendale Delores Thurber of Pawnee and Max Annis Thurber of Dallas, preceded him in death. At Don Thurber’s request, his body has been donated to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for anatomical and Alzheimer’s research. A private memorial service will be held a future date. paid obituary Ruth Ann Yowell McKeeRuth Ann Yowell McKee, resident of Tonkawa, died Thursday Feb. 1, 2001. She was 76. The funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m., Feb. 5, 2001, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tonkawa. The Rev. Phillip D. Erwin will be the officiant. Burial will be conducted in the Prairie View Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. She was born in Yale, Okla., on March 27, 1924, the daughter of Roy Abraham and Marion A. Yowell. She came to Tonkawa in 1927 and attended elementary school at Cottage Hill. She graduated from Tonkawa High School, where she enjoyed playing drums in the band. After graduation, Ruth Ann attended a year of college at Northern Oklahoma College before moving to Wichita, Kan., to establish a career. Five years later, she married Clark H. McKee on Oct. 5, 1949, residing in Tonkawa until her death. Ruth Ann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tonkawa where she participated in Women’s Association. She is survived by her husband Clark H. McKee; four daughters, Susan McKee of Oklahoma City, Kathy Billingsley of Austin, Texas, Mary Jane Jacobs of Seattle, Wash., and Lori Beth Gross of Oklahoma City; a brother, Donald Yowell of Roswell, N.M.; five grandchildren; two sons-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Joe Yowell; and a sister, Mary Margaret Miller. Memorials in her memory may be made to either the First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and NOC Drive, Tonkawa, Okla. 74653 or to Ponca City Hospice, 1094 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary LaLa Marie MorrisLaLa Marie Morris, lifelong Kay County resident, died on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, in the Shawn Manor Nursing Home. She was 88. The funeral will be held graveside on Monday, Feb. 5, 2001. at 2 p.m. at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Keck, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, will officiate, and burial will be conducted under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born LaLa Marie Lynn on May 21, 1912, in Red Rock, she was the daughter of Charles Herbert and Merica Ann (Trammel) Lynn. She was reared in Red Rock and had attended schools in the Three Sands area. On Sept. 11, 1937, LaLa and Roy Paris Morris were united in marriage in Hays, Kan. The couple made their home in Ponca City in 1966, and LaLa was content in being a housewife. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and of the Primetimers Club. LaLa was the bingo champion of Shawn Manor bingo, and she enjoyed calling in on the WBBZ party line, and many fellow citizens would enjoy listening to her converse on the radio. She was the matriarch of the family and enjoyed being with her family. She also was a strong supporter of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol State Troopers Association. She is survived by one sister, Madoline Williams of Oklahoma City; one niece, Helen Marie Widner of Ponca City; and one nephew, Archie Moore of Perry. LaLa was preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Morris on Jan. 4, 1979; one sister, Helen Chadwell; and her parents. Honorary casket bearers will be John Caughlin, Tim Caughlin, Vince Corbin, Archie Moore, Joe Widner and Frank Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 Turner Rd., Ponca City, Okla. 74604 or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union St., Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Services PendingMorris ZaitshikMorris Zaitshik, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning, Feb. 3, 2001. He was 81. Survivors include a daughter, Molly Tannehill, and a son, Gene Zaitshik. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. Bobby Jo Morgan Sr.Bobby Jo Morgan Sr., Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, Feb. 2, 2001, at his home. He was 70. Local survivors include his wife, Betty Larimer Morgan. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene. Other arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Geraldine BloomfieldSHIDLER — Geraldine Bloomfield, resident of Shidler, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2001, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 75. Survivors include her son, William of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Delores M. GolayDelores M. Golay, resident of Ponca City, died Friday evening, Feb. 2, 2001, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Charley of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Doris JamesFAIRFAX — Doris James, former resident of Fairfax, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, in Mesquite, Texas. She was 58. Local survivors include her mother, Opal Dilbeck of Fairfax. Arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSHeritage Club — The Home National Bank Heritage Club movie “Meet the Parents” will be Monday, Feb. 5. It will show at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca Plaza Twin Theater. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Free Magazines — The Ponca City Library is giving out free magazines. Over 100 titles of 1995 magazines will be given away now through Sunday, Feb. 11. Great for craft and school projects, they are located downstairs in the programming room. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Pvt. Edwards Graduates — Army Pvt. Justin T. Edwards, son of Kitty and Frank Beattie of Ponca City, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus. Ga. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Hit and Run Accident — The Communications Center received a call at 7:48 a.m. Friday from the Salvation Army at 601 South Third Street that a van in their parking lot had been hit during the night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Gold Dome, pebble ring. Lost last week in North area of Ponca City. Reward for the return. Please call and ask for Sheri Houk or Dr. Harold Houk. 762- 6663 or 765-5814. adv. Harassment — A person from the 2700 block of North Fifth Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 12:51 p.m. Friday to report harassment. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dog Gone — A man from the 900 block of North Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:56 a.m. Friday that a four-month old dog had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Information was logged on a suspected vehicle. Soccer sign up. Saturday, February 3rd. From 9a.m. to 1p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Februrary 5th, 6th, 7th. 4p.m. to 8p.m. Register at Quantum Computer Service 312 East Grand. 762-9056. adv. Lumber Missing — A man from the 3000 block of Turner Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:59 a.m. Friday that someone had stolen lumber off a trailer and built a shed with it in a back yard. An officer was assigned, and a report was taken that the suspect agreed to return the lumber. TR’s Used cars and Lake Road Welding now have trailers for sale. All type trailers build and repaired. At 6625 Lake Road, four 1/4 miles East on Lake Road. 580-718-0331. adv. Golf Club Stolen — A person from the 1100 block of North Pecan Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:17 a.m. Friday that a golf club had been stolen from the golf shop. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fuller Brush, Watkins and Vision for Life products available at 300 West Highland, (Ponca Glass building). 762-6522. adv. Accident — An accident in the 1300 block of Summers Place at the parking lot of the American Legion Children’s Home was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:51 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kids Review now accepting children’s spring/summer consignments. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Pine Street and West South Avenue at 1:10 a.m. Saturday that a juvenile boy was being held for DUI. Worker Injured — The Communications Center received a call at 11:58 a.m. Friday that a construction worker in the 200 block of East Cleveland Avenue had been hit in the head with an object that fell from the roof. An ambulance and rescue unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene and the worker was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Theft — A man from the 700 block of North Ash Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:36 p.m. Friday that someone had stolen $150 from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Anthropological Meeting — The Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society will hold its February meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Library programming room. Guest speaker is Deby Green, whose topic is “Landscape Change in Human Adaptation on the Southern Plains.” Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting. Grass Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 2:42 p.m. Friday that a grass fire was burning along the 2800 block of Gardenview. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department and McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and the fire was put out. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:27 p.m. Friday that someone had driven off without paying for $5 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fight in Progress — The Communications Center received a report at 10:24 p.m. Friday that a fight in the parking lot of the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street was occurring. Three officers were assigned and reported suspected subjects were gone upon arrival. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 11:53 p.m. Friday that an 18-year-old woman was being held for having no driver’s license. House Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 12:05 a.m. Saturday that a structure was on fire in the 3500 block of South Bearcreek Road. Kaw City Volunteer Fire Department handled the call and information was logged that it was an abandoned house and may burn for a period of time. Hit and Run — The Communications Center received a call at 12:31 a.m. Saturday from a man in Stillwater, that while in Ponca City, his vehicle had been hit while in the 600 block of South Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and information was logged. LIFESTYLES‘Living Better With Herbs’ Program Topic for AAUW ‘Living Better With Herbs’ Program Topic for AAUWThe American Association of University Women will meet Saturday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Interested persons are invited to attend. The program “Living Better With Herbs” will be presented by Mary Anne Potter. For more information about AAUW contact Barbara Moses, 765-7074, or Grace Chism, 765-3519. AAUW is an organization interested in education and advancement of women. Their mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal changes. Founded in 1881 in the United States, every member is required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. AAUW seeks a diverse membership to achieve its educational goals. AAUW meets each month, September through May. Ponca City branch meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. The next meetings of the special interest groups include Book Discussion Club, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Grace Chism. The discussion will be led by Rosalie Bolene about the book “From Oklahoma to Eternity — The Life of Wiley Post.” The bridge group will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the home of Betty McKeever, and the “Out To Lunch Bunch” will be hosted by Mrs. Bolene Feb. 2 at Enriques. Century Club To Hear Roy ChaneyRoy Chaney, chairman of the Social Sciences Department at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Feb. 9 meeting of Twentieth Century Club at 1 p.m. at Marland’s Grand Home. Chaney, who has worked in the Education field for 29 years, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma State University. He has taught for 11 years at NOC, where he is an instructor in American History and American Federal Government. He is also on the board of directors for Wesley House at the college, and is listed professionally in Who’s Who in America. His subject will be “The Presidency: Evolution.” Greeters for the meeting will be Mrs. Walter Beam, Mrs. Jack Bowker, Mrs. Bruce Evans, Mrs. Donald Bouldin and Mrs. Bill Carmichael. The business meeting will be conducted by the president, Mrs. W. E. Kirkpatrick. Refreshments will be provided by the social committee. Museum Offers Valentine To Ponca CityPersonnel at the Pioneer Woman Museum will celebrate Valentine’s Day by offering a “Make Your Own Valentine” workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and free admission Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn about traditional valentine contraction techniques, and to design and make a special valentine of their very own,” said Valerie Haynes, museum director. “The program is designed to offer visitors, especially parents and children, a fun and educational experience at the museum. In addition, as a Valentine gift to the community, the Pioneer Woman Museum will offer free admission throughout the entire day to all visitors. It’s our valentine to Ponca City!” said Haynes. Workshop participants can come in at any time during the workshop hours and work at their own pace, said Haynes. Museum staff will be available to offer information and assistance. The Pioneer Woman Museum is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, contact the museum by calling 580-765-6108. Mozart Music Club Members Plan Festival ShowcaseThe Mozart Music Club will have its third meeting on Sunday, Feb. 11, in Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand. This will be a Junior Music Festival Showcase. Those students who are enrolled in the music festival in Pre-Primary, 1, 11 or III will perform between 2-2:45 p.m.. Primary IV and above will perform from 3 -4 p.m. All members will have refreshments from 2:45 until 3 p.m. Information for the National Music Week poster contest will be distributed at the meeting. Students from Schubert Club may perform after 3 p.m. according to their festival classification. Feb. 17 is the date for the Junior Music Festival which will be held at the First Baptist and First Methodist churches. The final meeting will be April 22 and will highlight various types of ensembles as well as solos. Families are always welcome to attend Mozart Club meetings which provide an opportunity to see and hear many students perform. If you have questions about Mozart music club or the Junior Music Festival call Suzi Lenhart, 762-9895. Smiths Observe AnniversaryMr. and Mrs. E.H. Smith Jr., 2816 Ames, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with family in Tulsa on Feb. 10. Eugene Hudson Smith and Elizabeth Penman Hill were married Feb. 10, 1951, at Pardington St. Gospel Chapel in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. They met at Gulph, Ontario Bible Camp and have continued to be active in Bible camps for kids in Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas They made their first home in Houston, Texas, and later lived in Fort Worth, Texas. The couple retired from Conoco, Mr. Smith in 1985, and Mrs. Smith in 1982. Their children are Marybeth Smith of Tulsa, and Janet L. Tucker of Ochelata. Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Meets, Lists Social PlansDoretta Jackson, president, called the Feb. 1 meeting of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority to order in her home with 12 members present. Phyllis Pledger, secretary, called the roll and read the minutes. Judy Watt, treasurer, reported on the chapter balance and showed a thank-you note received for the donation to the Ponca City High School band for their trip to Washington, D.C. The note was sent while the group was in the nation’s capital. The Valentine Queen, Melva Keen, and the past queen, Carmie Childers, were reminded to be at the American Legion at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10 for rehearsal. Mrs. Pledger reported on the executive board meeting. Discussions were held on absentees, corresponding secretary duties, and the Resume committee. Dottie Johnstone, program chairman, announced the next meeting would be Feb. 15 in the home of Francie James with Mrs. James also providing the program. Terri Whiting advised the chapter that Tobie Neal would like to have a meeting again this year at her home in Eureka Springs, Ark. Social co-chairman, Jeannine Gemmill, reported that the next social would be the annual Valentine Ball and pre-party. Mrs. Whiting distributed invitations to the pre-party. Mrs. Jackson reported that the Ways and Means committee meeting had been postponed. Jackie Hall was named chairman of the Resume committee with Phyllis Pledger and Terri Whiting serving on the committee. Ms. Whiting reported that her committee had met regarding the Founder’s Day Banquet, and that job assignments had been made. Carmie Childers brought the Friendship Basket that was won by Dottie Johnstone. Following the meeting, Mrs. Jackson served dessert and presented a program on making ice bags and aromatherapy rice bags. New Year Can Be Called HABOAs opposed to China — we Americans don’t name our years, just our pets, cars or boats. So it is time to rectify this oversight. One possibility for 2001 could be the Year of the BURP (Body Unit Replacement Part). If you really need or even want a new or better body part you can deal for it on the Internet. One can find the best buy on a hip, ankle or even a size D bust on E-Bay. Surely some cola or beer company could come up with a fitting commercial for the year of the BURP. Of course, antacids could weigh in heavily here also. Other choices could include the year of the BUSH (Breaking Unhealthy Social Habits). We could all be encouraged to march to a different drummer, give up smoking, learn the Texas two-step, eat barbecue, and support our right wing religious friends. We could celebrate the year of DUMB (Don’t Understand My Bill), this does not refer to Hillary Clinton — we all understand her “Bill.” Instead, it would apply to our utility charges. Have you tried to comprehend your natural gas, telephone, electric bill or cable statement lately? By the time you get through deciphering it, have your tantrum over the transfer or delivery charges and so on — your payment will be late because the meter never stops ticking. About the escalating cost of utilities, it affects the entire economy. Folks living on a fixed income have no where else to draw from. Other folks who have a small amount disposable income won’t be spending it on clothes, furniture, eating out, movies or any extras. Additionally, they will be cutting down on groceries, and of course, charitable giving. Ponca City enjoys a lot of extras from the arts to humanity-oriented organizations. If there is a considerable downturn in charitable giving it affects economic development as it makes the community less desirable to attract new business, industry and retirees. Reminds me of the 1920s and 1930s in Ponca City and the “still affluent” oil rich crowd. During the Depression It has been related that they (the rich) had Depression Parties. The tables were covered with newspapers and the hors d’ouevres served on tin plates and the guests drank forbidden moonshine (during prohibition) out of tin cups. Don’t have a moral for that bit of nostalgia — unless it is even the wealthy must cut down in tough times. So much for nostalgia — back to the real thrust of figuring out a name for the year. Maybe it could be the year of the HABO (Half a Bubble Off) an old carpenter’s term for not being quiet level — in other words slightly crazy. www.pohialumni.net HelpsWith Reunions, Information A new alumni site for graduates of Ponca City Senior High School has been launched by poncacity.net and The Ponca City News, and can be found at www.pohialumni.net. It is a free service dedicated to bringing the alumni of the high school together and providing information for reunions, addresses, updates, etc. The site includes areas for each class so that members can register their information and post or read information about their class. There are special areas for reunion information as well as general information and calendars for the high school. Tom Muchmore, publisher of The Ponca City News, said, “We are thrilled to be able to provide this tool for the graduates of Ponca City High School. It will provide an opportunity for alums to find old friends and plan reunions via the Internet.” To look for a classmate or to enter your information, go to www.pohialumni.net and register. You can add or delete information at any time, put in as little or as much information about yourself as you desire. The News will not sell or otherwise use any individual information posted on the site. There is also a message forum for those who would like to have a forum for a class or reunion where messages can be posted for everyone interested. The site is not affiliated with the Ponca City School System or the Po-Hi Alumni Club, although both have been very helpful in developing the site, according to Muchmore. Any questions or comments may be sent by e-mail to webmaster@pohialumni.net. Pioneer Genealogy Society Meets MondayPioneer Genealogy Society will hold the first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Monday in the programming room of the Ponca City library. Anyone interested in genealogy is invited to attend. The objective of the society is to promote genealogy research in north central Oklahoma, and to help each other research throughout the country. Members are encouraged to bring a “state and surname” that you are researching . Tera Jeanine Eakins Bride Of Gavin Mathew SneathTera Jeanine Eakins and Gavin Mathew Sneath were united in marriage Dec. 29, 2000, in a double-ring ceremony at 6 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Blackwell. Their vows were officiated by the Rev. Rick Longcrier. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Sherri Eakins of Blackwell, and the granddaughter of Bill and Dorothy Wilson and D. L. and Wilma Eakins. Parents of the bridegroom are Larry and Camille Sneath of Ponca City. Grandparents are Gene and JoeAnn Guyer, Carol Sneath, and the late Elwood Sneath. The altar was accented by silver candelabras, which were lit by Kristin and Kim Tiemann, cousins of the bride. Green garland intertwined with crystal lights and two white doves decorated the area. The pews were marked with white tulle, pine tree greenery and holly berries draped with red satin ribbon and silver beads. The windows featured lighted Christmas decorated hurricane lanterns. Jennifer Hart, pianist, presented the music for both the ceremony and reception. Vocalists were Jamie Strahorn and Lori Meador. While the mothers of the bride and bridegroom were lighting the unity candle, “The Parents Prayer” was sung. An audio version by Michael W. Smith, “She Walks With Me,” was played, and a solo, “Can’t Live a Day Without You,” by Lori Meador was sung, as was “I’ll Be.” The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father. She wore a white satin and lace a-line style gown with a fitted waistline, scooped neckline, and slim shoulder straps. The satin gown was overlaid with Venise lace embellished with seed pearls and crystals. Wilma Eakins, grandmother of the bride, created the tulle veil, which was trimmed with white satin and gathered onto a barrette fashioned of pearls and beads. The bride carried a cascade of white roses and snowball flowers. Included in the bouquet was a cameo pin belonging to her Grandmother Eakins, as a traditional something old; and for something blue, a handkerchief designed as a bonnet featuring a small blue cross presented to the bridegroom at his birth. She wore matching red ruby earrings and necklace belonging to her Grandmother Wilson as something borrowed. Robbie Ashford, Maid of Honor, wore a gown designed with an empire waistline and scooped neckline. The red velvet sleeveless bodice was embellished with woven silver threads and the floor-length a-line skirt was fashioned of red crepe-backed satin. Identically gowned were bridesmaids Whitney Adams and Michelle Tripp. Each carried a bouquet of three white roses, greenery and silver ribbon. The candlelighters’ dresses were similarly styled to those worn by the attendants, and featured skirts of silver crepe-backed satin. Each wore a white rose wristlet with greenery and ribbon. The flower girl, Megan Meador, wore a similar gown and carried a decorated basket of rose petals. Jay Tripp was the Best Man, and groomsmen were Justin Jeffries and Chad Otto. They wore black tuxedos, black vests and bow ties. The ringbearer, John Strahorn, in matching formal attire, carried an embroidered pillow created by the bride’s maternal grandmother. The pillow was stitched with two silver rings and initialed with a “G” and a “T.” Randa Cooper, cousin of the bride, greeted the guests. Ryan Eakins, brother of the bride, Aaron Laughlin, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Justin Tucker served as ushers. Following the ceremony, the reception was held in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The triple-tiered heart-shaped wedding cake was complemented by heart-shaped satellite cakes decorated with red and silver beads and red roses. A John Deere tractor theme adorned the bridegroom’s cake. Serving at the reception was Ashlee Young, Abby Chesshir, Mariah Laughlin, Kelle Simmons, Randa Cooper and Randi Price. Following a wedding trip to Branson, Mo., the newlywed couple has established a home near Ponca City. The bridegroom is self-employed in farming and ranching northwest of Ponca, and the bride is working toward a bachelor of science degree in PE/Health at UCO, and student teaching in the Ponca City Public School system. Singles List PlansThe activity schedule for the Singles Network includes coffee, cake and conversation and video at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, at Laurzell’s. Call 765-4227; Argentina slide show Part two, 7 p.m., Feb. 7, at Phil’s. Call 765-8381; game night at Nancy’s, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 8, bring snacks to share. Area Literacy Council Receives GrantsRep. Jim Newport has announced that the Ponca City Area Literacy Council has been awarded two grants in the amount of $3,000 each from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. The grants will provide funds to establish an Hispanic Family Literacy Program and to advance awareness regarding the local program. The local literacy program is financed primarily through monetary gifts from individuals, businesses and corporations in the Kay County area. According to program director, Rebecca Barker, “These grants from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries will allow us to create new programs and expand our services. We appreciate the support of Rep. Newport in literacy efforts.” The local council has offices in the lower level of the Ponca City Library. Fifteen local community leaders serve as members of the board of directors who promote the work of the council. In addition, approximately 50 citizens volunteer time each week to provide free tutoring services to individuals working to improve their reading and communication skills. It is estimated that 16 percent of the adults in Kay County are functionally illiterate. Efforts to meet the needs of learners in the Kay County area include services both to basic literacy students and to learners of English as a second language. Students learn skills which help them fill out job applications, pass driver’s tests, gain citizenship and cope with the demands of their daily lives. A tutor training workshop is being conducted Feb. 12, 13 in the Ponca City Library for persons interested in being a volunteer. For more information, call 767-0351. Wedding Plans AnnouncedA March 17 wedding in the First Free Will Baptist Church is being planned by Tara Sorell Cobb and Chad Levon Depperschmidt. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L. Cobb of Woodland Park, Colo., Connie Cobb of Ponca City, Garry Depperschmidt of Ponca City, and Nellie Depperschmidt of Ponca City. Miss Cobb is a 1998 graduate of Ponca City High School and is employed at Home National Bank. The prospective bridegroom, a 1997 PCHS graduate, graduated from Northern Oklahoma College in 2000. He is currently majoring in aviation at Oklahoma State University. He is employed by Hometown Brand Center’s corporate offices in Stillwater. Kiwanis Hear ‘What Once Was Lost Is Now Found’“A big thank you goes to the crew preparing for the auction at the Marland Estate,” said Kiwanis publicity chair, Jody Sanford. The framed charter for the Kiwanis Club of Ponca City was located under about an inch of sawdust deep within the buildings on the estate, she said. Homer Nicholson told his auction crew to “return as many items as possible” to the clubs that have met at the estate through the years and have left club plaques, podiums, and other memorabilia. Kiwanis Club of Ponca City was chartered Dec. 16, 1926, under the leadership of Sherwood Noll, Harry Baughman, Earl Drake, and Claud Northcutt. Club members feel it is especially fitting that the charter was found during January, since Kiwanis International was founded on Jan. 21, 1915, in Detroit, Mich. Kiwanis members are active or retired business and professional men and women who desire to serve their communities. The local club participates in Friendship Feast by cooking during months with a fifth Tuesday, and by donating to the New Emergency Resource Board, and to the elderly in the region. The club rings the bell for the Salvation Army, and provides scholarships for Boys State and college. Currently, a main emphasis is working with the American Legion Home School. On an international level, Kiwanis International Foundation has pledged to raise $75 million to eradicate iodine deficiency disorder throughout the world. Lack of iodine is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation and physical disabilities. Men and women interested in community service and the goals of Kiwanis are invited to visit meetings on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at Apple Cart Restaurant, second floor. Couple Observes AnniversaryCelebrating their 50th wedding anniversary are William Charles and Sue Louise Ziegenhain, 1407 De Soto. A fall cruise on the Great Lakes is planned to celebrate their anniversary. William Charles Ziegenhain and Sue Louise Martin were married Feb. 3, 1951, in the United Methodist Church in Drumright. Mr. Ziegenhain is a graduate of Tulsa Central High School. He attended the University of Oklahoma until June 1944, at which time he joined the U.S. Navy. Following a tour of duty he returned to OU and completed a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering in 1949. In 1956, he earned a master of science degree in chemical engineering from Oklahoma A & M. college (OSU). Mr. Ziegenhain was employed at the Tidewater Oil Company refinery in Drumright until 1955, then moving to Ponca City to work at Conoco. In 1956 he moved to Brownsville, Texas, to work in the Amoco Company chemical plant, transferring later to Tulsa to work in the Amoco Oil Company production research facilities. Subsequent employment was in the Texas Butadiene and Chemical plant in Channelview, Texas. He returned to Conoco’s Research and Development department in 1960, retiring in April 1985 as a research associate. Since retirement, Mr. Ziegenhain has been active working on his family history and has also served as an officer and project leader for the Pioneer Genealogical Society of Kay County. He has also served as a worker on church boards and is currently on the administrative board for St. Paul’s Methodist church. Mrs. Ziegenhain, a graduate from Drumright High School in 1950, attended Oklahoma State University. She currently serves on the Marland Estate Commission for the city and is also active as a tour guide for the Marland Mansion. She is also active in the Ponca City chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, the Ponca City Mother’s Club, and is a member of Chapter FN, PEO. Their family includes a son and his family, Charles Martin and Patricia Myre Cooper Ziegenhain, Amy Elizabeth and Ann Myre Ziegenhain of Ponca City; a daughter and her family, Brian and Mary Kay Ziegenhain Potts of Tulsa, Alicia Michelle Potts, and Brent David Potts. Wheatheart Nutrition Menu Is AnnouncedFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Feb. 5: Meatloaf with Creole sauce; seasoned green beans; mashed potatoes with gravy; whole wheat roll with margarine; chilled peaches. Tuesday, Feb. 6: Chicken enchilada casserole; beans; tossed salad with dressing; cornbread with margarine; sherbet. Wednesday, Feb. 7: Ham salad; vegetable beef soup; cabbage slaw; crackers with margarine; chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, Feb. 8: Beef pepper steak; mashed potatoes; buttered peas and carrots; whole wheat roll with margarine; pineapple upsidedown cake. Friday, Feb. 9: Sliced ham; sweet potatoes; buttered broccoli; muffin with margarine; tapioca pudding with whipped topping. Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday-Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a physician. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal, and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Substitutions may be made by SJRMC if necessary. Monday. Feb. 5: Tuna noodle casserole; Hacienda green beans; dinner roll; sliced tomatoes; tapioca pudding. Tuesday, Feb. 6: Roast pork with Rosemary sauce; creamed potatoes and peas; beets with orange sauce; citrus Jell-O salad; Dutch apple cake. Wednesday, Feb. 7: Herbed baked chicken; dill buttered potatoes; cheesy spinach; Italian pasta salad; rosy sliced pears. Thursday, Feb. 8: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with cream gravy; broccoli; three-bean salad; carrot cake. Friday, Feb. 9: Green chili stew; breaded okra; cauliflower; cornbread; marinated diced cucumber, onion and tomato; limeade filling in graham cracker crust. ‘In the Beginning’ Program Title for Area Quilters GuildThe Pioneer Area Quilters’ Guild will meet at Community Christian Church in Ponca City on Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m. The program entitled “In The Beginning” will focus on PAQG at-a-glance from spring 1983 to winter of 2001 through the “thoughts of past presidents.” They will share their memories during their year of leadership as well as show their scrapbooks and presidents’ quilts. Participating will be past presidents Joyce Eagan, Toni Hereford, Sue Roy, Betty Schwanke, Cathy Lester, Carol Goodwin, Shirley Hile, Jerry Moore, Cindy Wilson, and Elaine Hughes. Ten charter members remain in the club. The membership has grown from 30 to 129 members in the past 18 years. On Jan. 8, PAQG met at the Community Christian Church to make baby quilts, producing 38 quilts to be given away. There were 54 members present with five winning door prizes. Sue Roy, president, reminds members to wear name quilts in order to be eligible to win door prizes. The hostesses for February are Esther Bersche, Rosemary Ramsey and Maxine Griggs. Guests are always welcome and may attend twice and are then asked to join the organization and make a name quilt. If you would like further information regarding the guild, contact Sue Roy, (580)360-3860, or Sara Myers (580)765-4057. Local Physicians Are Named As Professors for OU CenterTwo members of the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center medical staff have been named clinical assistant professors by the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. As a result, SJRMC will serve as a training site for OU medical students. William Hamilton, M.D., and Alzira Vaidya, M.D., were recently invited to join the faculty to train fourth-year medical students on SJRMC’s Behavioral Medicine Unit. “The fact that the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has included SJRMC as a training site indicates what a quality facility we have,” said Dr. Hamilton. In 1999, Dr. Hamilton and Dr. Vaidya teamed up to help train a student from the Medical College of Virginia, and they both say they enjoyed the experience. Dr. Hamilton said it was that positive experience which led them to approach OUHSC about training medical students at SJRMC on a regular basis. The two underwent an extensive interview process that resulted in their being invited to join the OU center as volunteer faculty members. Water Exercise Class Offered At ymca PoolAqua Jog, a deep water exercise class, will be offered at the YMCA Community Pool on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 8:15-9 a.m. and 5:30-6:15 p.m., with a Saturday class at 9:15 a.m. The class is held in the diving well section of the pool. Participants wear floatation belts, provided by the YMCA, to keep them floating about shoulder level in the water. Swimming skills are not necessary to participate in the class. The class format includes a thermal warm-up, pre-stretch, 20-25 minute aerobic segment, upper body and abdominal toning sections, and a final stretch to increase flexibility while the muscles are warm. The floatation belt was originally designed in the 1980s as a water rehabilitation tool for those with injuries, and soon caught on with world-class athletes who wanted to maintain high fitness levels while recovering from injury, said Susan Henning, water director at the Y. Deep water exercise has continued to increase in popularity because it offers muscle strengthening, toning, flexibility, and cardiovascular benefits without the muscle soreness and joint injury potential of land exercise. Deep water exercise has also been found to recruit more of the smaller muscle groups, in addition to the major muscles groups, than running on a treadmill. Yet it is adaptable to a range of fitness levels by changing the speed or length of arm and leg levers which work against the resistance of the water. Aqua joggers are reminded that maintaining the correct vertical position in the water is important and is assisted by the use of the floatation belt even if you know how to swim. “We usually find that aqua joggers who do not wear the floatation belt for their workout tend to perform exercises in a forward, rounded shoulder position,” stated a YMCA spokesman, “This leads to reduced lung capacity, oxygen consumption, stamina, and caloric expenditure.” Aqua Jog is offered year-round at the YMCA Community Pool. Babysitting is available during both the morning and evening class times. Cost of the class is $20 per month ($18 if over 65 years old) or included with a YMCA membership. For information call the YMCA, 765-5417. Orchids Topic for Council ProgramThe Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs will hear a program about orchids by Larry Magrath at the Cann Garden Home at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Magrath, professor of biology and interdisciplinary studies at The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma at Chickasha, will give a talk entitled “An Introduction to Orchids” plus information about where to view some of the 33 species growing wild in Oklahoma. The public is invited to hear this Orchid Lecture. Council members will gather at 9 a.m. for coffee and fellowship. Ponca City Garden Club members enjoyed a search in the southeast corner of Oklahoma for wild orchids led by Dr. Magrath for The Oklahoma Native Plant Society. Two species which were found on that August day were Trianphora (Three Birds Orchid) and Planthera Cilaris, (Golden Plume Orchid). Interested persons are invited to attend the 13th Annual Indoor Outing of the Oklahoma Native Plant Society to be held at Oklahoma University on Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Events will include a tour of the Bebb Herbarium Research Greenhouses with a demonstration of plant identification techniques. Contact Patricia Folley for information: 405-872-8361 or e-mail pfolley7@juno.com. CorrectionCharla Deann Sullivan of Paris, Texas, and Richard Edward Balfanz of Ponca City, were married in a double-ring ceremony at 2 p.m., Dec. 23, 2000, at First United Methodist Church in Paris, Texas. The Rev. Jerry Jones of Wichita Falls, Texas, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Connie and Richard Stauter of Paris, Texas, and the late Charles D. Sullivan, and the granddaughter of Wanda Cheyne of Annona, Texas, the late John Ray Cheyne, and the late Dicksie and Charles W. Sullivan. The bridegroom is the son of Jane and Dick Balfanz of Ponca City, and the grandson of Jo Marie Balfanz of Clovis, N.M., the late Ralph Balfanz, and the late Mildred and Roy Goodman. Among the prenuptial events held for the couple was a post-rehearsal dinner at the Paris Golf and Country Club hosted by the bridegroom’s parents. Ponca City HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 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. Marland’s Grand Home, 10th and Grand. Home of Indian exhibit, 101 Ranch collection, and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 767-0427. Marland Estate and Mansion, 901 Monument Road. National Historic Landmark with 55 rooms and 10 acres. Guided tours daily at 1:30 p.m. plus 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sunday 1-5 p.m. Available for receptions, weddings, meetings, parties. 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. 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 the fourth Monday of each month at the First Baptist Church parlor. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White, 767-1668. There will not be a July or August meeting of the group. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 5:45- 6:15 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 Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months. Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of each month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Training is available for anyone interested in teaching someone to read. The training will be held Feb. 12-13, 5:45-8:45 p.m. in the programming room at the Ponca City Library. For more details call 767- 0351, Ponca City Area Literacy Council. 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, 628-5026, or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Apple Cart Restaurant. 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. 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. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021. 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 Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. 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. The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Raindrops Support Group for parents who have lost children meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan. For more information call Lisa Lewis, 765-3972. Wednesday 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. 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. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Four O’Clock Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. International Club will meet for a luncheon at noon Feb. 7 at Head Country. Contact Jannie Ross for reservations. For more information about the club contact Teresa Panza-Mohedas, 718-9892. Chapter FC of PEO will meet at 1p.m. Feb. 7 in the home of Kay Anthony. Fran Mathews and Lois Corbin will be co-hostesses. Teresa Stout will give the program “Heart Exchange IV.” An update will also be given concerning the PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund. Chapter EL of PEO will meet at noon Feb. 7 for dessert in the home of Sue Kistler. Serving as co-hostesses will be Sue Helton, Jane Worstell and Lou Trout. The program will be presented by Joan Dick on “Our Founder’s Day.” Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 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 Ponca City Country Club. 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. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. The First Lutheran Women’s Guild is sponsoring a Valentine salad luncheon Thursday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Tickets are available from Guild members, the church and school offices. The public is invited to attend. The Kay County Panhellenic Board will meet at 7 p.m., Feb. 8 in the home of Sandy Hudack, 1508 El Camino. All area sororities are encouraged to send a representative to the meeting. For more information call Sandy Hudack, 762-5820. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. 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. Pioneer Rotary Club meets at noon on Fridays at Westminster Village. 20th Century Club, 1 p.m., Marland’s Grand Home. Prof. Roy Chaney of Northern Oklahoma College will give the program. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 10-11 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call Betty, 762-2161. AAUW meets each month, September through May. Ponca City branch meeting are held at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at the Ponca City Country Club. Three special interest groups meet each month. For more information call Barbara Moses, 765-7074, or Grace Chism, 765-3519. SPORTSLady Mavs Fall To Carl Albert Lady Mavs Fall To Carl AlbertBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information POTEAU — The Lady Mavericks of Northern Oklahoma College fell behind early in the Þrst half and were never able to catch up. The Lady Vikings sacked the Lady Mavs 106-75 Saturday afternoon during Carl Albert homecoming activities. Lady Maverick Head Coach Greg Krause tried to charge up his defense several times, but his team eventually fell dangerously behind and couldn’t stop the Lady Vikings from the outside. Turnovers also plagued the Northern team, many leading to Carl Albert points. Scott Morris, Lady Maverick assistant coach, said the Northern team came out þat. “We came out þat and never got things going,” he said. “We just never got on track. We can understand that we’re not coming into this game focussed, but that’s no reason to give up and not give it 110 percent,” he said alluding to the recent loss of Jared Weiberg. Weiberg was a Northern alum and son of Mavericks’ coach Mick Weiberg who died in the plane crash that took the lives of 10 associates of the Oklahoma State University basketball program. The Lady Mavericks were down 35-52 at the half and opened up with a short run but couldn’t sustain the punch. The Northern team got no closer than 10 points in the second half. The Lady Mavericks fall to 18-3 on the season and will face off Monday night against Eastern during homecoming games at Foster-Piper Field House in Tonkawa. The festivities begin with a barbecue dinner sponsored by the Lady Mavs Softball Team beginning at 5 p.m. in the East Gym. Homecoming royalty will be crowned during halftime of the men’s game. Wildcats Win Classic RivalryCagersThrill Packed Robson With Victory Over Stillwater By DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer It was a classic. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, The Ponca City Wildcats defeated the Stillwater Pioneers 69-66. The Lady Cats lost the evening opener 46-40. it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, Robson Field House was packed to the ceiling Friday night. The atmosphere was highly charged and highly contagious. No one inside sat idly, unaffected. It was everything a crowd should be at a game between rival schools. Two great student bodies battled in the stands, tossing verbal barbs from one side of the building to the other. Who’s your daddy! Wildcats! Ponca’s quiet! Ponca’s quiet! The sporting event that brought the two schools together seemed insignificant at times when compared to the battle of the fans. Wildcat coach Ron Arthur complimented the band, cheerleaders, the Po-Hi Steppers and the student body. “We have the best student body in the Frontier Conference,” he said during a post game interview. “This was such a roller coaster of emotions. I think even the parents who only came to see their mini-steppers during halftime even got a treat.” Good natured hostilities began even before the girls took the court. During the introduction of Lady Cats, team members throw T-shirts into the stands. On Friday, someone, presumed to be from Stillwater, threw a shirt back onto the court. Most people seemed at least mildly amused at the antic. No one was amused after the game when someone threw a water bottle. The bottle was full and it struck a 10 year-old girl in the head. The girl was not injured, but, it was a completely thoughtless act. It was absolutely insensitive. A moment of silence before the game, and the black and orange emblems on the Stillwater team
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