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Tuesday’s School Election Includes Annual Mill Levies
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Hospice Offers Support For Those Who Grieve
Area Handbell Festival Saturday in Tonkawa
Concert Pianist Plans Poncan Performance
City To Recognize Firefighter of Year
Great Race Team Rebuilding ‘New’ Old Car
Po-Hi Robotics Team Faces Feb. 20 Deadline
Austin Drumm Achieves Rank Of Eagle Scout
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Employees To See Bonus From Conoco

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

Conoco had a great year in 2000, according to Mike Fretwell, general manager of the Mid-Continent Business Unit in Ponca City. The company announced Friday that employees of the Business Unit will be receiving a 13 and a half percent bonus of their salary, while some of the other areas such as the technology side will be rewarded with about a 12 or 12 1/2 percent bonus.

Fretwell said, “For the first time in our history here we got a maximum bonus. I’m delighted for our employees and I’m delighted for the local economy. Hopefully a lot of that will get spent locally. The bonus is a ‘thank you’ from the corporation to all the employees.”

About the corporation in general, Fretwell said, “We had a record year — a lot of energy companies had a record year. The nice thing for us is that it all came together for us. We had a great year in our upstream, which is the production end of the business, and also margins were good in the downstream area (refineries and marketing).

“We had a great reliability year. We kept our plants up and running so we were able to capitalize on what the market gave us. We had a great year from an earning standpoint — produced a lot of cash and made a lot of steps forward in terms of financial results.”

Locally

“Things we did in terms of operations last year set us up to move forward this year.” Besides investing in the sulfur plant, Conoco has decided to make some more investments at plant.

“The first one that we are making in the refinery is the coker gas plant. It is an investment that does two or three important things for us. It will enable us to be able to recover more of our liquid gases and to increase the capacity of several of the units and improve the environmental compliance,” Fretwell said.

“That is an exciting project and that is probably going to cost somewhere between $15 and $20 million. So it is a significant investment in the plant. That is something that is going to help us grow the business and the profitability of the plant.

“We’re also going do a reformer project. The reformer is the unit in the refinery that makes a lot of gasoline. We are going to replace several parts on that which are worn out and we are taking the opportunity to replace all the burners.

“That will do two things for us — it will allow us to make more gasoline and to run the unit with fewer emissions. We are putting in the absolute state-of-the-art burners and we are going to be able to reduce emissions by something like 90 percent on that unit. That is really exciting because what we are trying to do is upgrade the environmental performance of the plant as well,” the general manager said.

The third investment Conoco will be making is taking the catcracker down in the south plant for a major turn around in the fourth quarter of 2001. “We will be making some alterations to that plant which will also enable that plant to run more efficiently. The investment going into the plant will be about $40 million plus or minus ten percent. It should be able to make our plant more competitive — more sustainable going forward and provide some work for local contractors as well.

Editor’s Note: More of the interview with Fretwell is slated to be published on Tuesday’s business page of The News.

Two Candidates Complete Details for School Election

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Two candidates — Norris Frederick and David Kinkaid — are finishing up the last minute details before this year’s school elections.

Both are seeking a seat on the Ponca City Board of Education for Office 6, a four-year term.

The annual school elections will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Frederick, who was appointed to the board last February to fill the seat of Steve Stalcup, is a native Ponca Citian.

He has been a Conoco employee for 25 years, with the entire career being spent in the Ponca City Refinery.

Frederick said he has been a part of the board’s developments during the last year and would like to continue.

“There have been several exciting developments in our school system in the recent past; the new trimester concept, construction of new facilities and renovation of others. We are about to enter into a period where it will be imperative to get the community involved, namely the Middle School concept and the shuffling of children to facilitate this endeavor,” he said.

“I believe our community wants a person they can trust, someone who will listen objectively, and show enthusiasm, compassion and concern for all involved,” he continued.

During a recent Friday Forum, Frederick said it was imperative to get parents involved. “I still believe the most important role model in a young person’s life is their parents,” he said.

He also said teachers should be held accountable for their student’s success. “Teachers spend the most amount of time with students. Teacher accountability is a must. We put a lot of trust in them.”

David Kinkaid attended schools in Ponca City and graduated from Po-Hi in 1963. He received his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from OSU and runs his own veterinary hospital.

After running for the fourth time, Kinkaid says he has a passion for serving on the board. “I have a burning passion to serve on the board

“I relate my professional success totally to my Po-Hi education. I feel that I would truly like to pay back the community by serving on the board,” he said.

He continued, “Many people think that all I care about is athletics. That is far from the truth. As a professional person, I know how important education is. In this hi-tech fast-paced world, every child must be highly challenged and educated as well as they can be. I feel that high standards of education, a good curriculum, quality teachers with good pay and benefits, extra curricular activities, proper facilities and for sure alternative teaching all blend to make a good school system.”

Kinkaid also said teachers should be held accountable. “The only way that can be measured is when students fail,” he said.

Both candidates urge all voters within the Ponca City district to vote.

Tuesday’s School Election Includes Annual Mill Levies

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

The annual mill levies, and a vote to make them permanent, will be on the ballot Tuesday during the annual school elections.

Pioneer Technology Center will be asking for an additional mill, generating about $200,000, to meet the future facility and equipment goals.

Superintendent Dr. Doug Major said the final bond payment will be made this year. “In May 2001, the final payment for the construction bond voted in 1991 will be made and Pioneer Tech will become debt-free,” he said.

Two separate questions will be on the ballot Tuesday for PTC. The first question will ask voters to approve the five building mills and the second will ask voters to make them permanent.

Major said even if the voters make the levies permanent, the board would review the levies each year and not ask for more than needed.

He noted that the community has been involved in strategic planning and focus group sessions that has allowed PTC to decide what additional programs to offer.

Some future programs at PTC include information technology (computer repair/networking, cabling, digital media, etc.), mechanical maintenance technology, traditional and emerging health occupations and craft trades.

He also noted the need to renovate existing facilities to better meet the changing technological needs of existing programs and add space as necessary to accommodate new programming.

The online and distance education offerings will also be expanded.

PC Schools

Ponca City schools will not ask for additional mill levies. Kay County’s present mill levies are 10.22 for the local support levy, 5.11 for the emergency levy and 5.11 for the building fund levy.

Superintendent Dr. Bill White stresses these are not tax increases.

“Six questions regarding the mill levies will be on the ballot Tuesday,” White said. The first three questions ask for the passage of the emergency, building and local support levies. The second three questions ask voters to make the levies permanent.

White stresses that a “no” vote means the district would lose about $3.5 million in its budget.

“If the levies fail, we will ask the voters to approve them again in April. If they still fail, we would be annexed with another school whose levies passed,” he said. Ultimately, the voters would end up paying the taxes the district was annexed to.

“We ask for your support in passing these levies,” White said.

Voters May Vote Absentee Monday in School Election

NEWKIRK — According to the Kay County Election Board, Kay County absentee voters who want to vote by mail in Tuesday’s annual school election have missed the application deadline.

However, voters who want to cast absentee ballots can still do so by filling out an absentee ballot “in person” at the county election board office in Newkirk on Monday. Officials say there will be a two-member, bipartisan absentee voting board on duty that day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist these absentee voters.

According to Carol Stafford, in-person absentee voters are not required to give a reason for voting absentee. “They are required to swear that they have not voted a regular mail absentee ballot, and that they will not vote at their polling places on election day,” Stafford added.

Stafford explained the absentee voting board verifies a voter’s registration information at the office, then issues the voter’s ballots. Afterward the voter marks the ballots in the voting booth then puts them into the voting device. “It is very much like voting at a precinct polling place,” she said.

For more information, contact the Kay County Election Board office, 201 South Main in Newkirk, at 580-362-2130.

Subscription Rate Increases March 1

Ponca City News monthly subscription rates will increase on March 1 to $6.75 in town and $7 for motor routes.

Mailed newspaper rates will also rise accordingly.

This is the first increase in the Ponca City News delivery rates in more than five years. During that time newsprint prices have risen dramatically.

Newspaper carriers will receive a large portion of the increase. It will be their first raise in five years as well.

Savings on sales items, coupons and the free “TV Week” should offset the increase.

Thank you for being a subscriber to your local newspaper.

The Ponca City News

Letters

Band Says Thanks

The Ponca City Marching Wildcats, the Ponca City High School Instrumental Music Department, the Ponca City Schools Administration, and the band parents wish to thank the Ponca City News for your support in making our opportunity to march in the Inaugural Parade a reality. Without the great coverage you provided of our opportunity to go to Washington, D.C., and our dilemma of raising so much money in so little time, we could not have realized this chance of a lifetime. Your support was evident from the beginning and we thank you!

Because of the community spirit of people and companies like yours from across the state, the students in the Ponca City High School Band were able to represent Oklahoma with pride. The cold temperature and heavy rain did not lessen their enthusiasm or their pride in being the only band to represent Oklahoma in this important and historic event. This could not have happened without your help! Not only were you instrumental in helping the band raise the money needed to make the trip, but through articles and pictures in your newspaper you allowed friends and families of the students to also participate in this great event!

The band members had the great privilege of marching in the parade, but they also had the opportunity to see some of the important sites in their nation’s capital. As well as many fun and interesting experiences they had while in D.C., the students had the overwhelming honor of participating in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery. The pictures your newspaper provided of this and other events of the trip were wonderful! We appreciated the outstanding and continued coverage you gave to this special time for the students and for the community. As always, the Ponca City News did an excellent job in covering school related news.

Oklahomans are known for their willingness to help others and your newspaper is no exception. Our success in raising so much money in so little time is evidence of this fact. This generosity of spirit has been passed down from one generation to the next and will, we are sure, continue because that is the kind of people we raise in this state. Words cannot express the full measure of our appreciation for your help in making this dream a reality. Thank you so very much.

Mark Casperson

Ponca City High School

Band Director

All Here To Serve

As a City of Ponca City employee, I would like to address the issue of a 10 percent increase in wages for the Firemen,

I realize, just as the Police are a crucial entity to “Protect and Serve,” their duties also involve community welfare, and are lifesavers too. What makes Fire more valuable than Police or for that matter; what makes any City employee more special or deserving than another.

We are all, from one end of the spectrum to the other, as essential to your health and well being as any of the above. We make your water fit to drink, take care of your sewage and maintain lines for both sewer and water, treat your wastes for proper disposal; both at the landfill and our waste water treatment plant, see that you have lights and power to heat your homes, see that your neighborhoods are maintained in a safe (meeting all city codes and requirements) manner and for the good of all.

We provide and maintain services and make conditions pleasant and safe at the parks in your neighborhoods, see that you streets are safe in all kinds of weather, sometimes working well into the night or around the clock to see that it happens. There are so many facets of the City it would be hard, if not impossible to mention them all. But one thing is for sure, not any ONE entity is more important than the other.

What about all the people in your City offices who handle the paperwork and see that this City’s functions are maintained at the highest possible level, with the most efficient people, each one with the expertise to do the job they were hired to do for “all of us.”

You tell me we are all created equal, we make our own decisions to pursue the career of our choice and all of us expect to be paid a “living wage” to do it. The standard cost of living raises for the last two years for the City employees have been 3 percent and 5 percent, why should it be any different for a few? If a person is not able to live within his means, maybe they need to make an adjustment somewhere, seldom is it expected to come at the expense of another.

We are all in the same boat, working to make Ponca City the best place there is to be to raise families and support each others needs. I as an employee would not be willing to have my job jeopardized, as it may very well be, because of an unreasonable request for such an increase.

Angie Case

Office Specialist, Public Works

Salary Vote Important

Although it has happened in a few other cities in Oklahoma and may soon become the negotiation trend of the future, March 6 will be a milestone date for Ponca City. On that date people will decide at the polls if the City must grant a 10 percent pay raise to the employees of the Ponca City Fire Department. Events leading up to that day may be interesting, but it would do well for all concerned to take a little time and look at both sides of this important and emotional issue.

On the one hand public safety is a very important issue in any town. This city is fortunate when it comes to public safety. Our fire and police departments stand tall when compared to other towns our size. Look at the Fire Department’s staffing level, with 2.54 firefighters per 1,000, we are better than 10 out of 11 comparable cities. That’s a good thing if we have a big fire here, or your house is on fire. Those guys at the stations have experience too. All of the guys are trained EMTs and we have eight paramedics. The two new pumper trucks, the $350,000 special response truck, four new ambulances, and $150,000 worth of other equipment in the last five years has equipment looking good compared to a few years ago, not to mention the new No. 1 Fire Station. It does cost a lot of money for adequate protection.

On the other hand, the proportional cost of maintaining the high level of response to public safety needs is rising at an alarming rate. From 1980 to 2000 the Fire Department budget went from 24.3 percent to 28 percent of the total general fund expenditures; most alarming is the fire personnel budget. It has jumped a whopping 45 percent in the last seven years, while at the same time the other general fund departments have decreased. Efforts to recover part of that cost already have our local ambulance runs costing $350! Other important city departments are getting a smaller percent of general fund

The current contract calls for Ponca City firefighters to work 318 hours less than most other cities, and that causes us to have more employees. Our city’s after-base pay benefit costs are high also: our family health care is heavily funded by the city and costs almost $600 a month for each employee. The firefighter retirement plan costs the city about $3,500 per year per man. These are not reflected on the W2 forms. Sometimes employees seem to forget that even though they don’t get this money directly, it still adds up on the bottom line.

It’s hard to compare a fire fighting job to another city position; with firefighters on 24 then off 48 hours, it can be very dangerous, high pressure, but their work schedule and rest time allows most firefighters to hold another job, and there is not much turnover in the department.

I really don’t think any city employee is over paid. On the other hand, the firefighters have a great health insurance and their retirement plan is much better than other city employees. There is only so much money, and if people like you and I decide this issue, we need all the facts — hours worked, conditions, pay rate comparisons in short, all the things we elect our commissioners to look at.

In a larger sense though I’m concerned for all. I am sorry that the labor negotiation process is perpetual, always in a constant “at the table” state. It didn’t used to be that way and it’s not good. There are other important issues. I’m worried about the community in an emotional election process, to decide if 67 city employees will get the 10 percent raise. I had to make those decisions once myself. They were tough, but if voters decide the issue, they need the facts. Facts like how much each employee is making now, and how much other City Employees make. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t like that much. I’d just as soon keep things like that to myself. On the other hand, if I worked for you and asked for a raise, would you give me one, not knowing how much I make to begin with? Then for that matter, what about next year? It’s already time for next year’s contract negotiations to start. Shall we have an election each year to decide this labor issue for one city department? And there is perhaps the deepest concern. What about the other City Employees? There are 335 other city employees, what about them?

George E. Schwarz Jr.

City Commissioner 1979-1981

Appreciates Service

Please print this letter of appreciation to Eve at Animal Control and the other employees.

I’ve had several occasions to call about lost animals (mine and others) and she is always pleasant and tries to find a solution.

All in all, the citizens of Ponca City are really very fortunate to have such a terrific crew of city employees.

Charlotte Parsons

Hospice Offers Support For Those Who Grieve

“Grieving is an individual process,” says Joanne Kaplan, social worker for Hospice of Ponca City, “so people need different kinds of grief support.” Because of this, Hospice is offering a different type of grief support group which will meet the first and third Thursdays of each month at 4 p.m. beginning Thursday.

This group will include an informational section at the beginning of each meeting. Topics include expressing pain, myths about grief, factors that influence grief and common feelings associated with grief. These instructional sections will be followed by discussion and sharing. The eight-week seminar will be based on the book “Understanding Grief: Helping Yourself Heal” by Alan Wolfelt.

Mike Sweetman, Hospice chaplain, facilitates a more traditional grief support group on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Participants meet to share experiences and help each other through the grief process. This group is less structured and more participative than the Thursday group.

Both support groups are held at the Hospice of Ponca City office, 1904 North Union, Suite 103; there is no charge. For further information, contact Hospice at 762-9102.

Area Handbell Festival Saturday in Tonkawa

The 10th annual Ponca City Area Handbell Festival will be held on Saturday in the old gym on the campus on NOC. This event features a workshop that will include 14 handbell groups this year.

This festival is endorsed by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. The group of approximately 175 ringers will rehearse under the direction of Dolan Bayless, former Ponca City resident, who was instrumental in the origination of the festival and was its first clinician. A concert for the public will begin at 2 p.m. There will be no admission charged for the concert.

Bayless has been the director of music at First United Methodist Church in Lake Jackson, Texas, for four years after being in the same capacity at First United Methodist Church in Ponca City for 19 years.

Bayless has been a long-standing member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers serving Area IX as treasurer for four years, chair-elect for two years, and now as chair. As a handbell conductor he has led two local festivals in Ponca City, the Austin (Texas) Handbell Festival, and been clinician for workshops at the Texas Conference Choir Clinic and various churches in Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.

In the summer of 1999, he was a faculty member for the National Handbell Festival held in Tulsa. Bayless is in his fourth year as a member of the Houston Bronze Ensemble, a semiprofessional auditioned handbell ensemble, and has served on the board of directors for the Greater Houston Handbell Association. Most recently he was selected chair of Pinnacle 2002, a ringing event for community, semiprofessional and professional handbell ensembles and ringers.

Anyone who enjoys handbell music is invited to attend the concert and help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ponca City Area Handbell Festival.

Concert Pianist Plans Poncan Performance

Rosario Andino, Cuban born, American bred pianist, will perform a free concert at the Poncan Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m.

Ms. Andino gave her first concert at age 6 in her native country, Cuba. Now an American citizen, she spends part of her year performing in Europe where she is a familiar and beloved figure in Holland, Spain, Italy England and France. She performs the rest of the year in the United States and Mexico.

Andino has played piano since she was 4. She learned to read music before she learned to read words. Her uncle was a composer, and she wrote music by his side when she was a little child. Many reviewers and audiences proclaim her a genius as a pianist. Critics have called her sensational, top-ranking, and a pianist in the grand style.

She graduated with highest honors from the Fischermann Conservatory in Havana, and later attended the Chatham Square Music School in New York City on a full scholarship, where she was graduated with honors. She is also an alumna, summa cum laude, of the St. George’s School in Havana and Hunter College in New York City.

Her concert will include classics by Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. This is a Heartland Arts Fund program. The Heartland Arts Fund is a collaborative venture of Arts Midwest, MidAmerican Arts Alliance, their member state arts agencies (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin) with primary funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and support from private contributors. Funding is also provided by Oklahoma Arts Council, Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council and Conoco.

City To Recognize Firefighter of Year

Ponca City’s Board of Commissioners are expected to recognize Ponca City Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year during a regular session Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Other citizens to be recognized at the meeting are Gary Gregg, Ford Lasher, Steve Struble and Rick Wadell. All four are volunteers with the Extra Eyes Program.

Highlighting new business at the meeting, commissioners are expected to consider and vote on the final plat for the proposed Fox Run Estates subdivision. The project, to be developed by Evans and Associates Construction Company Inc., is expected to develop 30 lots on 40 acres on property located across from Lew Wentz Municipal Golf Course.

Commissioners will also consider and vote on two bid committee recommendations. One of the recommendations is to replace Wentz Camp cabin windows in the amount of $17,548. The second recommendation is to award a bid to Evans and Associates Construction Company Inc., in the amount of $203,756, for paving improvements on L.A. Cann Drive from Kygar Road to Prospect Avenue.

Also at the meeting, the board will consider and authorize the mayor to sign a letter of intent and first right of refusal between the city of Ponca City and Frank R. Cain for conducting a drag boat race at Lake Ponca.

The government of the city of Ponca City encourages participation in city activities by all interested persons.

If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability, you are asked to notify the City Clerk’s Office, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 767-0304 prior to the meeting time so any necessary arrangements can be made.

Great Race Team Rebuilding ‘New’ Old Car

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

It’s that time of year again — Great Race time!

Five Ponca City High School students and two sponsors are gearing up for the 2001 Generation X-Cup Great Race. This year’s race, approximately 4,000 miles, will begin on June 17 in Atlanta, Ga., and finish on June 30 in Pasadena, Calif.

This year the team will completely renovate a 1930 Ford coupe. The last few years the team has used a Ford pickup for the race.

Team members are Brian Warren, Ashton Herbert, Jason Snelson, Bart Suter and Chase Kelly. Drivers will be J.D. Hanks and Greg Cunningham.

Hanks, a Po-Hi teacher and sponsor of the Great Race, said the kids are rebuilding the car and will return it to its owner in St. Louis following the race.

A total of $15,000 must be raised to pay for food, lodging and fuel.

Hanks also pointed out that just because the contest occurs in the summer, the trip is not a vacation.

“It’s a grueling contest for the kids. Just because it happens in the summer doesn’t mean it’s a walk in the park for the kids,” he said.

Po-Hi Principal Jerry Winkle echoed Hanks. “These kids spend their weekends and after-school hours working on restoring the car. This activity is very much a part of Ponca City High School.”

Winkle continued, “All too often we focus on other aspects of Po-Hi. Our main objective is to get the kids involved in something that interests them. This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience.”

Last year, the Po-Hi team tied for first place. Hanks said that under contest rules, the team with the restored vehicle was named the winner.

“It doesn’t matter if you finish first or last. It’s the overall experience you get that’s priceless. If you complete the Great Race, you’ve accomplished something,” he said.

Not only does it cost money for the students to participate, sponsors must sometimes donate their own money and countless hours to allow the students to compete. “I’ve used some of my own money several times,” Hanks said. “I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve put into this each year.”

The team members have been busy the last few months trying to raise money and restoring the vintage car.

The car must be completely finished by the end of March. According to Hanks, a test run will be held April 5-8 at Grandbury, Texas. “We need to have the kinks ironed out before then,” he said.

Hanks said the students will do whatever it takes to raise money. “If we don’t raise all the money, we will go as far as we can on what we have.”

Team members also gain experience while on the 10-day trip. They spend approximately three days each driving (about 8-10 hours a day). “It’s not just about getting in a car and driving. There’s so much more to it,” he said.

Anyone interested in donating time or money can contact Hanks at the high school, 767-9500.

Po-Hi Robotics Team Faces Feb. 20 Deadline

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Local high school students are putting their imaginations and minds to work in preparation for the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics Competition.

The team of about 35 kids, 22 that travel to the competitions, tests robotics designs against other competing schools.

In this clash of robots and their student handlers, all the signs of school spirit are shown — referees, cheerleaders and time clocks.

The First robotics Competition, centered on a new “challenge” each year, is designed to convince young people that science can not only be exciting and rewarding but is as much fun as traditional sports.

Tonya Scott, Po-Hi teacher and team manager, traveled to New Hampshire on Jan. 6 to attend the “kick-off” meeting.

She was given two crates of robotics parts (motors, wires, etc.) which she brought back from the trip.

The Ponca City team must design and construct their robot, which they have named ADIDAR 2001 (All Day I Dream About robotics), in a six-week time period.

This year’s robot must be finished before Feb. 20. ADIDAR 2001 will be shipped to the Lone Star Regional robotics Competition in Houston on Feb. 20.

Two other schools in the state will compete in this year’s competitions — Jenks and one from Oklahoma City, which the Po-Hi team is mentoring.

Scott says one of her goals is to recruit teams. “We need to recruit people. During my trip to New Hampshire, I looked at a map of the robotics sites. There are schools participating all over the East and West coasts. Unfortunately, here in the Midwest, there’s hardly any. We want to change that,” she said.

Businesses, educators and government organizations are involved in the program. Scott said several top companies have a great interest in this program. “General Motors, NASA and many other top organizations are interested in teaching kids these skills,” she said. Some students from the national program are even being recruited by MIT.

For the team to travel to attend competitions, a budget of about $25,000 has been set.

“We’ve got about one-third of it so far. We have many other fundraisers planned. We just need to get the word out how great it is for our students to participate,” she said.

Scott said some future fundraisers will be a Valentine’s Night Out at Kids Kastle from 6 to 11 p.m., a barbecue dinner delivered to businesses on Feb. 23 and a possible Sock Hop. Bricks are also for sale at Po-Hi and Valentine’s pictures were taken at the high school.

Po-Hi Principal Jerry Winkle said the opportunities for students at Po-Hi is incredible. “We have so many programs to offer students. How many schools offer a chance for their students to work on a vintage car (The Great Race) or build a robot?”

Winkle said that even though the program is part of the school, the teachers do not receive stipends. “They spend countless hours on this project. They also worry about trying to raise enough money to go,” he said.

The competition continues to grow each year. “This year over 600 teams will participate. Over 200 of those are rookie teams,” Scott said.

Alyssa Drumm, a senior at Po-Hi, said she was working on things she never thought possible. “When I first started things this year, I didn’t think I could do anything. I’ve learned so much already,” she said.

Daniel Georgriev, an exchange student from Bulgaria, is impressed with Po-Hi and the robotics team. “I would never get to experience this in Bulgaria. It’s really neat. I’ve learned a lot,” he said.

At last year’s regional competition, the team placed fourth out of 38 teams and won a special Honeywell Leadership in Control Award, which singled out the best control apparatus and honors the team members. At the national competition in Orlando last year, the team was presented with the All-Star Rookie Award, one of the highest awards presented to first-year members.

If you would like to help send the team to the regional and national competitions, please send your tax-deductible contributions to Ponca City High School Science Club, 927 North Fifth, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

Austin Drumm Achieves Rank Of Eagle Scout

Austin Drumm, son of Robin and Donna Drumm, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The pubic is invited to attend Austin’s Eagle Court of Honor, which will be held in the chapel at the First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Austin began scouts as a Wolf in the fall of 1992 with Pack 17 at Woodlands Elementary. He earned his Arrow of Light in February 1996. At that time, he joined Troop 3, which is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church. During his path toward the rank of Eagle Scout, he has enjoyed the leadership of four Scout Masters: Joe Allison, Chuck Longmore, Paul Taylor and Dwayne Hines.

Austin became a member of the Order of the Arrow in 1999. For his Eagle Scout project, Austin coordinated a group that inventoried and organized storage areas at St. Paul’s UMC where he is a member.

Where To Vote

Polling places for Kay County school elections to be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. They include:

RURAL

400 — Consolidated 106 School Building, River Road, 9 miles east of Newkirk.

401 — Consolidated 106 School Building, River Road, 9 miles east of Newkirk.

402 — Christ’s Church, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk.

403 — Christ’s Church, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk.

404 — Peckham Christian Church, Peckham.

406 — Braman Town Hall, Braman.

409 — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northeast of Blackwell.

410 — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northeast of Blackwell.

411 — Kildare School, Kildare.

412 — Community Building, 300 Morgan Square, Kaw City.

413 — Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth Street at East Grand Avenue, Ponca City.

414 — Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City.

415 — Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City.

417 — National Guard Armory, U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa.

419 — Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City.

420 — Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, 3454 South Ranch Drive, Ponca City.

421 — Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, 3454 South Ranch Drive, Ponca City.

NEWKIRK

01 — Lutheran Church, 100 South Magnolia, Newkirk.

02 — Baptist Church, 220 West 7th, Newkirk.

TONKAWA

101 — Public Library, 216 North 7th, Tonkawa.

103 — Christian Church, 115 West Grand Ave., Tonkawa.

BLACKWELL

201 — First Christian Church, 306 East Coolidge, Blackwell.

202 — Free Will Baptist Church, 209 North 6th, Blackwell.

205 — First Baptist Church, 1st and Bridge Ave., Blackwell.

210 — Methodist Church, 6th and Coolidge, Blackwell.

PONCA CITY

503 — Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford Avenue, Ponca City.

504 — Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth Street and East Grand Avenue, Ponca City.

507 — Sunset Baptist Church, 915 West Greenwood Avenue, Ponca City.

516 — Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth, North Side, Ponca City.

517 — St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 408 South Eighth Street, Ponca City.

523 — Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City.

527 — Church of Christ Hartford Avenue, 1905 Joe Street, Ponca City.

530 — Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash Street, Ponca City.

532 — Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodland, Ponca City.

533 — St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect Avenue, Ponca City.

534 — Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan, Ponca City.

School Menu

Elementary Breakfast

Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Sausage and egg biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Elementary Lunch

Monday — Beef taquito or pizza sticks, refried beans, mixed fruit, Curious George snack, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Cheese sticks with marinara sauce or ravioli with garlic bread, green salad with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken sticks with hot roll or chili cheese corn dog, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Soft beef taco with cheese or pretzel with cheese, potatoes, peas, fruit, wacky cake, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Cheese filled pizza sticks with marinara sauce or fiesta burrito, Mexican rice, rosy pears, lettuce and tomato salad, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

West Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — Pancakes with hash browns or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Egg and sausage biscuit 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 — Donuts, cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

West Middle School

Lunch

Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Available daily is Taco Bell burritos and Dominos.

Monday — Beef taquito, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, refried beans, Curious George snack, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Cheese sticks with marinara sauce, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken sticks with hot roll, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Soft beef taco with cheese, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, wacky cake, peas, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Cheese filled pizza sticks with marinara sauce, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, corn, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

East Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — Biscuit and sausage gravy, cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Blueberry or banana muffins, cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Ham, egg and cheese biscuit or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

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 — Teriyaki chicken with hot roll, oriental rice, oriental vegetables, fruit, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad or pasta bar.

Tuesday — Taco burger with cheese, refried beans, shredded lettuce, fruit, Jello, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad or potato bar.

Wednesday — Heart shaped chicken nuggets with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fruit, Jello, dill spears, wacky cake or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad or pasta bar.

Thursday — Deep dish pepperoni pizza, corn, tossed salad, fruit, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad or pasta bar.

Friday — Frito chili pie, refried beans, cheesy rice, fruit, chocolate chip cookies, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or hot bar.

Ponca City High School

Breakfast

Monday — Biscuits and gravy, cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Tuesday — Egg omelet with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Wednesday — Muffins or donuts or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Thursday — Biscuit sandwich with hash browns or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Friday — Breakfast casserole or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

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 — Cheeseburger on a bun, french fries, sliced tomato and lettuce, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Stuffed crust pizza, corn, tossed salad, blueberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Thursday — Meat or cheese nachos, refried beans, tossed salad, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Friday — Stromboli, salad with ranch dressing, broccoli with cheese, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

McCord Elementary

Breakfast

Monday — Sausage biscuit, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk.

Thursday — Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk.

Friday — Rice, toast, juice and milk.

Lunch

Monday — Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fries, orange wedge, carrot sticks, cookie and milk.

Tuesday — Chicken fry steak, potatoes and gravy, carrots, apple crisp, hot roll and milk.

Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos, corn, peaches, cinnamon rolls and milk.

Thursday — Chicken noodles, potatoes, blackeyed peas, hot roll, strawberry cake and milk.

Friday — Ham and beans, cornbread, tater wedges, frozen fruit bar and milk.

Pioneer Technology Center

Tuesday — Smoked barbecue brisket, grilled pork loin or spaghetti with meat sauce, soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.

Wednesday — Beef stroganoff, fiesta chicken or fried catfish with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.

Thursday — Pot roast with vegetables, chicken and noodles or stuffed peppers 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.

First Lutheran Menu

First Lutheran School

Lunch

Monday — Tug boats, corn, pickles, frozen grapes and milk.

Tuesday — Grilled cheese, tomato soup, applesauce, cookie and milk.

Wednesday — Hamburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, pickle, fruit, Valentine cookie and milk.

Thursday — Tuna noodles, veggie, bread sticks, green slime and milk.

Friday — Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread and milk.

Kildare School

Breakfast

Monday — No school

Tuesday — Muffins, fruit and milk.

Wednesday — Oatmeal, toast, fruit and milk.

Thursday — Sausage and biscuit, juice and milk.

Friday — Cereal, toast, fruit and milk.

Lunch

Monday — No school

Tuesday — Taco salad, corn, fruit, cookie and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken nuggets, Jello salad, peas, fruit, hot roll and milk.

Thursday — Turkey roast, dressing, potatoes and gravy, fruit, hot roll and milk.

Friday — Charburger, oven fries, pickle, fruit and milk.

School Calendar

Feb. 12

Foreign Language Club meeting at Commons Area, 6:45 p.m.

Feb. 13

DECA employee/employer breakfast at Assembly Center, 7:30 a.m.

Junior varsity, varsity basketball at Bartlesville, 4 p.m.

Ninth grade junior varsity girls basketball at Enid Longfellow, 4 p.m.

Ninth grade junior varsity boys basketball against Longfellow at West Middle School, 5 p.m.

Feb. 14

DECA Career Fair, Assembly Center, 11 a.m.

Feb. 15

Faculty meeting at Assembly Center, 7 a.m.

Sophomore basketball against Guthrie at RFH, 6 p.m.

Ninth grade basketball in Conference Tournament.

Feb. 16

Pep rally, RFH, 9:10 a.m.

Junior varsity, varsity basketball (Senior Night) against Broken Arrow at RFH, 4 p.m.

Ninth grade basketball in a Conference Tournament.

Varsity wrestling at Jenks.

Feb. 17

Ninth grade basketball in Conference Tournament.

Varsity wrestling at Jenks.

City Calendar

Items 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

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.

Monday-Tuesday

Tutor Training Workshop, 5:45-8:45 p.m., Ponca City Library Programming Room.

Tuesday

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.

Wednesday

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.

Thursday

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.

Friday

Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

St. Paul’s Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction, 5-7 p.m., adults $5, children $2.50.

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, Open Discussion: “My Favorite Thing,” 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.

Multiple Sclerosis Society; Dr. Krishna Vaidya, speaker, Westminister Village Chapel, 1601 Academy Road. Call Lori at 767-1668 for further information.

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

American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds go to the children and youth programs.

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.

Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates.

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 19

United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.

March 20

Kaw Lake Association, 6:30 p.m., Shidler.

March 21

Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office.

March 22

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

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.

April 7

American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds go to the children and youth programs.

DEATHS

Juanita May Junkens
Ludie Marie Robinson Maples
Paul Oscar Brown
Carter Howard Camp
Viola E. Farnam
Maye A. Gass
Muraldine Edna Thomas

Juanita May Junkens

BLACKWELL — Juanita May Junkens, resident of Blackwell, died Friday evening, Feb. 9, 2001, in the Sumner County Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Kan. She was 77.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Juanita May Junkens was born on March 20, 1923, in Guthrie, the daughter of Charlie and Della Johnson. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Tonkawa where she attended school. While in school, they moved to McAllen, Texas, where she completed her education, graduating in 1941.

She married Forrest Wayne Junkens on July 6, 1941, in Blackwell. They settled in Blackwell, where she was a housewife. Her husband preceded her in death on May 23, 1987, and she continued to make Blackwell her home. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Blackwell as well as the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Ropp of McCloud; her son, Steve Junkens of Blackwell; two sisters, Lucille Morgan of Blackwell and Gladys Nesbitt of Tulsa; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one brother, Carl Johnson; and three sisters, Helen Billups, Mary Johnson and Pauline Graves.

Obituaries

Ludie Marie Robinson Maples

Ludie “Sassy” Maples, lifelong resident of Ponca City, died Thursday morning, Feb. 8, 2001, at her home. She was 64.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001, in the First Baptist Church Worship Center. The Rev. James Williams will preside assisted by the Revs. Arthur Crawford and Victor Paul. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Ludie Marie (Robinson) Maples was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Ponca City, the daughter of Eldridge Doyle Robinson and Ludie Sametta (Perry) Robinson. She was a graduate of Attuck High School. She was united in marriage to Billy J. Maples Sr. on May 24, 1954, in Ponca City. Mr. Maples preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1989. Mrs. Maples was employed with Conoco for over 23 years, where she was a pastry cook and later became a breakfast cook.

She was a current member of the New Life Baptist Church and the New Life Women’s Group and also played the organ. She was formerly a longtime member, since childhood, of St. John’s Baptist Church where she played the organ, served as an usher and member of the St. John’s Missionary Group. Her enjoyments included playing her organ, knitting, crocheting, miniature doll houses, bible study, the Host Mentoring Program at Garfield Academy and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Bill J. Maples Jr. and wife, Vivian of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Russell Maples and wife, Kay of Edmond; two daughters, Linda Burton and husband, Max of Ponca City and Toni Maples of Kenosha, Wis.; one sister, Vera Myers of Oakland, Calif.; three brothers, James Robinson and Russell Robinson, both of Oakland, and Joseph Robinson of Ponca City; six grandchildren, Candice and Nicholas Burton of Ponca City, Elliott and Darian Maples of Colorado Springs, Colo., Lawrence and Ryan Wallace of Kenosha, Wis.; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Ludie Robinson; her husband, Billy J. Maples Sr.; one granddaughter, Madisyn Maples; three brothers, Ellsworth, Eldridge and Kermit Robinson; and two sisters, Otheola Robinson and Wilma Jean Fowler.

Casket bearers will be sons, Bill J. Maples Jr. and Russell Maples; grandsons, Nicholas Burton, Lawrence Wallace, Ryan Wallace and Elliott Maples.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

Friends and family may call at Grace Memorial Chapel until 10 a.m. Thursday. The casket will be open at the church prior to the service from noon to 12:45 p.m. and then remained closed.

The family will be at 1105 East Grand.

paid obituary

Paul Oscar Brown

Paul Oscar Brown, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 77.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at the Marland Methodist Christian Church in Marland with the Rev. Warren Stafford, pastor, officiating.

Paul was born Nov. 7, 1923, in Perry to Jessie W. and Minnie Mae (Hale) Brown. He graduated from Ponca City High School. He was married to Bettie Lee Sanders on June 25, 1947, in Marland. He was a farmer and member of the Marland Coop. He loved the outdoors, wrote poetry, was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting.

Survivors include his wife Bettie of Ponca City; two sons, James D. Brown and his wife Carolyn of Oologah and Davy Brown and his wife Debbie of Ponca City; two grandchildren, James W. Brown of Oologah and Kaylynn L. Brown of Ponca City; two brothers, Bill Brown of Fort Stockton, Texas and Burl Brown of Lake Worth, Fla.; one sister, Betty Harden of Ponca City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Memorials may be made to the Marland Methodist Christian Church or to the Marland Volunteer Fire Department, c/o City Clerk, Marland, Okla. 74644.

paid obituary

Carter Howard Camp

Carter Howard Camp, proud member of the Ponca tribe, died suddenly February 6, 2001, in Amherst, Mass., where he lived with his wife Greta and their children Kyra, 15, Wes, 7, and Nikia, 5.

Carter was born Jan. 6, 1957, at Pawnee Indian Hospital, the eldest son of Dwain “Buck” Camp of Ponca City and Sherry Fore of Enid. His maternal grandparents were of California. His paternal grandparents were Woodrow Howard Camp and Jewel McDonald Camp of the Ponca nation. He is survived by his wife, children, parents and loving sister, Jewell Lopez of Enid in addition to a large extended family throughout the Ponca tribe.

Carter was an honor student at Elmore City High School and is listed in Who’s Who in America as an honor student. He excelled in football and was an All-District player, volleyball and played in the band. After graduating in 1976, Carter immediately began to pursue his dream of becoming the first in his Ponca family to earn a college degree. After some years of hard work including heroic efforts such as working 10 hour days 7 days a week at Brown and Root Construction while carrying a full load of college studies, and despite the many obstacles, Carter graduated from OSU Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 grade point average and a bachelor of science degree in psychology.

Carter continued his education in the masters degree program at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He began his career working with autistic children in Cape Cod, Mass. Throughout his academic career, Carter also trained himself in martial arts and took part in traditional Indian ceremonies with Chief Archie Fire “Lamedeer” and more recently with Oglala Holyman Wallace Black Elk. In this way he has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfathers before him.

All who knew this happy and loving man knew he was only beginning a life of accomplishments. His life will now go on within all the children he touched and headed and made smile. His gentle kindness and loving generosity will live on in those of us he leaves behind as he walks the red road to join his people.

Casket bearers for Carter “Cuz” Camp will be all brothers (first cousins). Honorary casket bearers will be his uncles, Carter, Cordell and Craig Camp.

The Traditional Feast will be served at noon. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at the Ponca Indian Methodist Church with services to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Ponca Indian Cemetery.

paid obituary

Services Pending

Viola E. Farnam

Viola E. Farnam, Ponca City resident, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 79. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Funerals

Monday

Maye A. Gass

Maye A. Gass — Funeral at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Muraldine Edna Thomas

Muraldine Edna Thomas — Graveside service at 10:30 a.m. at the Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City, Kan., under the direction of Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Water District Meeting — Rural Water District 1, Kay Country will have its annual meeting at Enterprise School Building on Tuesday. 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.

Vacations over! The Red Barn will open on February 9th for all your fishing bait and supplies. Dont forget your new year fishing license. Open 7a.m. to 7p.m. seven days a week. adv.

Tutors Needed — Tutors are needed in reading, math and English as a Second Language. Please join the tutor training workshop on Feb. 12 and 13 from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the Library Programming Room. Contact the Ponca City Area Literacy Council at 767-0351 for more information.

Fuller Brush, Watkins and Vision for Life products available at 300 West Highland, (Ponca Glass building). 762-6522. adv.

Spaghetti Dinner — The annual St. Paul’s spaghetti dinner will be held on Friday, Feb. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at 1904 North Pecan. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. Homemade bread, spaghetti, dessert and drinks will be served. A silent auction of collectibles will also be held.

Friday Bingo!! February 9, 2001 at the Disabled American Veterans, 401 South Lincoln, 762-3851. Early’s start at 6 pm. Don’t forget our Monday night and Tuesday afternoon bingo. Please come and help out our Disabled

Veterans. adv.

Dinner Theatre — A Valentine Dinner/Theatre is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Cornerstone Community Christian Academy, 3401 North Union. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and the program starts at 7:15 p.m. Cost is $14 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets are available from any student. Call CCCA for details at 762-4120.

Retired Educators To Meet — The Kay County Retired Educators Association will meet Monday at the Blackwell Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, where lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Les Gilliam will give the program while Ray Sinor will give the legislative report. All retired educators and support personnel are encouraged to attend.

Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv.

Accident — An accident in the 2000 block of Hall Boulevard was reported to Ponca City police at 7:59 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

PrimeTimers: Take a Discover Oklahoma Trip, March 7-11 with PrimeTimers. Detailed itinerary available at Pioneer Bank. Sign-Up deadline February 22, 2001. 765-5651. adv.

Accident — A minor accident in the parking lot of a business in the 2700 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 8:20 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv.

Theft — An officer in the 900 block of North Fifth Street advised of taking a Grand Larceny report at Ponca City High School, 927 North Fifth Street, at 8:33 a.m. Friday.

Ponca Bowl now open on Sundays 1:00 till 7:00 pm. $2.00 per game. 762-3333. adv.

Accident — A one-vehicle rollover at mile marker 230 on I-35 was reported to Ponca City police at 10:52 a.m. Friday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Blackwell Fire Department were advised.

Fire Run — A man in the 2000 block of North Fifth Street reported a carbon monoxide leak to the Communications Center at 11:20 a.m. Friday. Engines two and three and rescue one from the Ponca City Fire Department and Oklahoma Natural Gas were contacted.

Accident — A man came to the front lobby of the Public Safety Center to report a hit-and-run accident to Ponca City police at 11:46 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Free Delivery!! Valentine’s gifts, balloon bouquets and candy. $15 minimum. Carla’s Hallmark, 405 East Grand, Downtown. 765-3094.

Accident — An employee at Buy For Less, 2405 North Fourteenth Street, reported to Ponca City police at 2:24 p.m. Friday a woman had advised a shopping cart had blown into her vehicle while it was parked at the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Oak Street and Oklahoma Avenue advised of stopping a stolen vehicle that was occupied by three subjects. Three officers responded to the scene to assist. Two subjects were escorted to the police department, while a third, 24-year-old man was taken into custody for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and three Kay County warrants.

Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv.

Burglary — A woman in the 1100 block of South Eighth Street reported to Ponca City police at 2:51 p.m. Friday that her residence had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A hit-and-run accident in a parking lot in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 5:50 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle, minor-injury accident at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Overbrook Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 5:56 p.m. Friday. Three officers responded to the scene and a report was taken. One of the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Free Delivery!! Valentine’s gifts, balloon bouquets and candy. $15 minimum. Carla’s Hallmark, 405 East Grand, Downtown. 765-3094. adv.

Accident — A minor accident in the 2800 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 8:29 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — An officer advised at 10:24 p.m. Friday an employee’s vehicle at Highlander Laundry, 1712 North Fourth Street, had jumped out of gear and rolled into a trash bin causing some damage. A report was taken.

Kids Review now accepting children’s spring/summer consignments. Spring open, Saturday February 17th. adv.

Theft — A woman in the 300 block of North Osage Avenue reported a stolen purse to Ponca City police at 11:12 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer at the Ponca City Police Department, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, advise a 31-year-old woman was taken into custody on a city warrant at 1:25 a.m. Saturday.

Disturbance — A woman near the intersection of Central avenue and Ninth Street called to advise Ponca City police at 2 a.m. Saturday her ex-husband, whom she had a restraining order against, was following her. The man later threw a bottle at her vehicle. A description was given of the man’s vehicle. A Kay County deputy located the vehicle at a residence in the Kay County area and a 34-year-old man was taken into custody for the violation of a protective order and for throwing things at a moving vehicle.

Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported an 18-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop for no driver’s license at 2 a.m. Saturday.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Conoco Convenience Mart No. 17, 3305 North Fourteenth Street, reported a $10.01 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 2:15 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — A clerk at Triple T No. 4, 201 West Hartford Avenue, advised Ponca City police at 4:18 a.m. Saturday a man had just tried to steal some items from the store and was now in the parking lot. Two officers responded to the scene and a 35-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Newkirk Promotion — Visit Newkirk for the “I See Red” promotion through Wednesday. Participating merchants have their own specials to coincide with the event.

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.

LIFESTYLES

So You’re Getting Married…
Sheaffer Performs Recital Feb. 16
Singles Plan Events
Shawndra Mitch Engaged
Woe Is Me, It’s ‘comp-bum-O’
Mary Elaine McMullen Weds Jay Howard Cordray in Enid
Caregivers Class Times Are Listed
Herb Festival Plans Announced
Garden Club Holds Meeting
New Overeaters Group Organizing
Engagement Is Announced
Daffodil Days Benefit American Cancer Society
POW Impersonation Program For Tonkawa Historical Society
‘Biblical Herbs’ Topic For Garden Club Talk
Freeman To Give Program For Fibromyalgia Group
Meals on Wheels Menu
Oklahoma City Event
Claudia Gates Mitchell Marries Roger Dale Lentz
Band Members Highlight Recent Trip for Kiwanis

So You’re Getting Married…

So you’re getting married... one of the important steps you will need to consider is the bridal photograph for the local newspaper. Sometimes there is a charge for using the picture, sometimes only certain sizes will work, sometimes only black and white photos are permitted, sometimes only the picture of the bride is used, sometimes there are deadlines to be followed. Wherever you want the wedding information to be published, it is a good idea to check with the person in charge of such events at your local newspaper.

At the Ponca City News the Lifestyles desk accepts bridal news and has a form for the customers’ convenience. Deadlines are distributed with the form and printed frequently in the Lifestyles pages or you may call for information. (580-765-3311)

Wedding information, like any other “news” item is more interesting when it is current. Even though the Lifestyles Editor is occasionally referred to as the “scrapbook” editor, she still likes to print the information as soon as possible. A generous deadline of a month for using picture and story with the date and three months for using picture and story has not been changed.

Photographs seem to be a problem and the News would like to make a few suggestions to help you through a busy time. Your satisfaction is ours also. The portrait of the bride taken before the wedding when all is calm and quiet is an ideal situation for photographer and newspaper personnel. Because we use a computer to size and print pictures we can use a clear, good quality proof or print. The pictures are returned unharmed and The News spends a lot of money in postage each year to return your picture to you.

If you are unable to get a suitable “proof “ from your photographer before the deadline date, plan for a “backup” photo by having a family member or friend take a close-up picture of the bridal couple and perhaps the “snapshot” will be suitable for newspaper reproduction... again, check with the Lifestyles Editor. No Polaroids, please.

If you want to write the story about the wedding that is fine, but remember it is subject to editing. Newspaper style rules need to be applied and space is a consideration. The Lifestyles Editor will write the story for you when you provide adequate information.

The News does not charge a fee to publish your Lifestyles articles. For those who want additional information, pictures, or exact wording, advertising rates and placement is an option.

Lifestyles information is published Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Thursday edition is reserved for gardening and horticulture information. There is a Wednesday deadline for the Sunday pages.

So you’re getting married... congratulations and best wishes! Stop by your hometown newspaper and pick up guidelines to help you share the good news!

Sheaffer Performs Recital Feb. 16

A recital featuring W. Michael Sheaffer, Tenor, will be held at Ponca City First Christian Church, Fifth and Cleveland, on Feb 16, at 7:30 p.m. Michael will be performing works from Saint-Saens, Tosti, Donaudy, Bolcom, Bernstein as well as the entire Dictherliebe song cycle by R. Schummann.

Admission is free and attendance is open to the public.

Sheaffer is the Chancel Choir director at Ponca City First Christian Church. He is completing his final semester of work towards a master of music degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance.

He has performed lead roles in numerous operas and is currently a graduate assistant of Opera and Voice at Oklahoma State University.

Singles Plan Events

Singles Network activity schedule for Feb. 11-17 includes:

Feb. 12: 6:30 p.m., Dominos at Jan’s, bring snacks.

Feb. 13: 7-9 p.m., coffee, cake and conversation at Betty’s, call 762-9776.

Feb. 15: 6 p.m., general meeting at Furr’s.

Feb. 16: 6 p.m., soup supper at Edy’s; call to see what to bring.

Feb. 17: movie night, meet at Carmike Cinema on Prospect at 3:30 p.m. to determine show.

Shawndra Mitch Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mitch of Ponca City announce the engagement of their daughter, Shawndra RaLeen, to Kelsey Nathan Sheik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sheik of Newkirk. A March 31 wedding in St. Francis Catholic church is planned.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Fargo High School in Fargo, High Plains Vo-Tech in Woodward, and Cowley County College in Arkansas City. She is employed in the credit card center at Conoco and Corral West Ranchwear.

Sheik is a graduate of Newkirk High School, Northwestern College in Alva, and Oklahoma state University. He is employed with OG&E.

Woe Is Me, It’s ‘comp-bum-O’

It is bad enough to be misunderstood by the human race, but when you’re corrected or second guessed by a computer, this creates another trauma known in the business as comp-bum-O. That is the buzz word for “computer bummed Out.”

Computers aren’t satisfied with just creating carpal tunnel syndrome, caused from playing free-cell or hearts, they’ve organized their software, and are going after our minds. All we need is computers with attitudes.

The spell check function is way out of line and tinkers with the mind. Here’s some of the words checker wants to change. For instance, Congressman Istook comes across as “mistook” … the Poncan Theatre comes in with “pontoon,” and meatloaf becomes metalloid.

The abbreviation for governor (gov) becomes God and we know that would have been a higher calling than vice president for Frank Keating.

Perhaps Gov. Keating should have taken a leaf out of a former leader’s book on the Dreyfus matter, and said “I did not have financial relations with that man.”

But I digress, back to the “checker of spelling.” Rep. Jim Reese comes across as reuse. A simple name such as Ferguson is questioned and pops up as “freemason.” Oh, and my editor’s name — Carmack — turns up as “carjack.”

What makes these arrogant machines think they are smarter than the average computer operator?

There are a lot of comp-bum-Os going on with these “holier than thou” computers using scare tactics, such as a ding, or a dong, depending on your hearing skills.

The bells ding or ring and the screen lights up with a message outlined in red that reads ominously “you have performed an illegal function.” So what do you do, sit around and wait for the computer police to show up and haul you off to jail, or make a run for the border?

Receiving telemarketing calls is bad enough, but when your e-mail space is invaded with unwanted commercial messages, isn’t this another form of comp-bum-O?

Some of the telemarketing calls, just about dinner time, are also made by computers. You recognize those calls because they ring once, and when you get there, nobody is on the line.

Sort of the same principle was used in reverse in the old days of the wall crank telephone when the operator could give the “line ring.” This ring was not specific to any one patron, but of interest to all.

The community call might signal a disaster or news of a death and all the parties on the line could pick-up. Perhaps this is how the “crank call” got its name.

But when the line is dead from the computer telemarketing call it leaves one with no recourse — we have been harassed one more time by comp-bum-O.

Mary Elaine McMullen Weds Jay Howard Cordray in Enid

Mary Elaine McMullen and Jay Howard Cordray were united in marriage on Jan. 6, 2001, at Bivins Chapel in Enid, with the Rev. Jeff Enabinet officiating the 2 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Jan McIlwee and Eric McMullen, all of Enid. Her grandparents are Rose Gulley of Ponca City, Jay and Mary McMullen of Enid, and the late Ken Gulley. The bridegroom is the son of Gaynell Cordray of Enid, and the late Merl Cordray Jr. Grandparents are Merl and Authein Cordray of Manchester.

The church was decorated with white candelabra, a mixed white flower altar arrangement, and red poinsettias. Silver bows marked the pews. A white aisle runner was rolled out for the bride.

Ashley McMullen served her sister as Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Cara Durham and Letitia Posey. They wore navy blue chiffon dresses with slim shoulder straps and bead-accented bodices. They carried navy chiffon shawls and white silk rose bouquets. The bride’s cousins, Makayla and Macy Kliewer, distributed flower petals following the ceremony.

Merl Cordray III, the bridegroom’s brother, was the Best Man. The groomsmen were Ochi Dorjisurung, Chris Kappes, and Matt Luttrell. Ushers were John Echols, Kevin caliendo, and David Rice.

The bride’s gown was a floor-length satin sheath with a chiffon overlay. The fitted bodice was embellished with crystal beads, pearls, and embroidered roses. The gown was complemented by a sheer chiffon train. Her veil was secured by a crown of embroidered flowers adorned with small pearl beads. She carried a bouquet of silk red roses and lily of the valley wrapped with white satin ribbon. All of the flower arrangements were created by the bride’s aunt, Kay Norden of Stillwater.

The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Leven Center of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The tables were covered with white cloths and decorated with crystal vases holding red roses. Each table had different candle holders with gardenia scented candles. The couple danced to “Love Remains” by Colin Raye.

Following a wedding trip to Guthrie, the newlywed couple resides in Enid. The bride is pursuing a nursing degree at Northern Oklahoma College, and the bridegroom is an assistant manager at WalMart.

Out of town guests included Cynthia Maupin of Seal Beach, Calif.; Carol and Bethany Eck of Hemet, Calif.; Angela Goodwin of Long Beach, Calif; Danny McIlwee, Jennifer Genson, and Shannon McIlwee of Dallas, Texas; and Pat, Katy, Kattrikk, Matt, Taylor, Thomas, Sean, and Timothy McIlwee of Parkville, Mo.

Caregivers Class Times Are Listed

The Northern Oklahoma College School of Nursing and NODA Area Agency on Aging will host a Caregivers Class Tuesday, Feb. 27 and Thursday April, 26 at NOC’s Harold Hall.The events will take place 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch will be available for $4.28 at the NOC cafeteria.

NOC sophomore nursing students and instructors will provide basic information for the home caregiver. Caregivers will receive hands-on instruction in the basic caregiving concerns: moving and transfer, nutrition, infection control, bathing, bed change, range of motion and more.

There is no charge for the class but registration is required. For more information or to register call Judy Rupp at (580) 237-2236 or 800-749-1149. If you need a sitter for your patient while you attend this workshop please call immediately.

Most Americans would be reassured to know that they are likely to spend the final year of life at home. In three of four cases the care will be provided by a family member — usually at enormous physical and emotional costs.

Caregivers are often placed in the role of caregiver without any preparation or class for their new role. They face stress on many levels-physical, emotional and psychological. Often the burden of care becomes so great that they place their own health at risk. Certificates of completion will be awarded at the close of the class.

Herb Festival Plans Announced

The annual Herb Festival at Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens, 14th and Grand Avenue, is scheduled June 2. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Booth spaces are available and vendors should contact Mary Anne Potter, 580-767-1957, or download an application from the web site www.onlineshops.com/herbfest and send it to the address listed. The deadline for applications is Mar 15. They may be accepted later but space assignments are on a first-come first-serve basis. . More than 12,000 people attended last year’s festival with over 60 vendors from six states. .

There is no admission charge and all workshops are free. Proceeds from the festival are put back into public gardens in Ponca City. Twelve seminars are held on a variety of topics, including the basics of herb gardening, how to make handcrafted herbal soaps, herbal vinegar, composting, gourd crafting, and cooking with herbs.

This year organic gardening and “The International Decade of Healing the Earth 2001: 2010” will be presented by the “Worm Man.” Chat with the Kay County Master Gardeners and meet people involved with herbs. Herb plants, perennial flowers and other items are sold the day of the festival, including herbal bath products, crafts, herbal vinegar and garden related items such as plants and fish for garden ponds and wooden birdhouses.

This year the event will feature newly-designed potting containers for container gardens. Activities for children include potting their own plants and face painting, as well as story telling by the Ponca City Literacy Council members.

Entertainment is provided throughout the day by local musicians who sing and play instruments. “It’s on five-and-a-half acres, a gorgeous setting, with flutes, classical guitars, a violinist, and madrigal singers,” Potter said. And there’s plenty to eat. Among the many food vendors are those selling bratwurst, herbal sandwiches or salads, desserts, chocolates, baked potatoes, German popcorn, roasted almonds, ice cream to name a few.

Parking will be available nearby at the Presbyterian and Episcopalian Churches on Grand Avenue.

Funds earned from the Herb Festival have been used to purchase the benches along the walking paths, and refurbish the pond fountain. Each year at least 20 percent of the earnings are used to enhance Cann Memorial Gardens, home to the herb festival.

Garden Club Holds Meeting

The Chrysanthemum Garden Club members held the Jan. 19 meeting at Perkins Restaurant. Rita Robbins, president, called the meeting to order, and the Gardener’s Creed was recited by all.

Florence Williams gave the secretary’s report and the group discussed the Dec. 14 meeting, which was held in the home of Mrs. Robbins, and was a buffet and gift exchange.

Roll call was answered by members telling what flowers were in their home for the holiday. Shirley Rainwater gave a review of state birds.

Mary Copeland gave the treasurer’s report, and correspondence was read from Linda sparks about planned trips.

The February meeting will be in the home of Marguerite Vietta in Kaw City.

New Overeaters Group Organizing

An organizational meeting for another chapter of Overeaters Anonymous is planned for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pioneer Trust Autobank. For more information contact Mike, 718-2850.

The following material from “Lifeline” gives some information about the organization’s guidelines.

What is the difference between abstinence and a diet? Abstinence is refraining from compulsive overeating. A diet is restriction and deprivation of food for a limited time.

Dieting means control. Abstinence means we recognize we have a disease that causes us to lose control; obsession takes over. No one purposefully sets out to suffer this disease, and willpower alone is not enough to cure it.

Dieting focuses only on the physical aspect of overeating; the amount of weight lost. Abstinence focuses on the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of compulsive eating. Focusing only on the physical part of the disease keeps us from recovering and from being whole.

Engagement Is Announced

A March 10 wedding at the Life Church East, formerly Metro Church, in Edmond is being planned by Kimber Crawford and Brian Shafer. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the ceremony and reception.

Parents of the couple are Carol Thomas of Oklahoma City, Roy and Glenda Shafer of Ponca City. Grandparents are Carl Fisk of Oklahoma City, George and Evelyn Davis, and Doris Shafer of Crescent.

The bride-to-be is a 1991 graduate of Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City and a 1996 graduate of the University of Oklahoma, majoring in broadcast journalism. Since graduation she has worked at KWTV 9 & KOCO-TV 5 in OKC. Currently, she works at University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond as Director of Programs and Promotions.

The future bridegroom is a 1993 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1995 graduate of Northern Oklahoma college, majoring in computer science. Presently, he is working toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting at UCO. He is employed with Bruno’s Home Furnishing in Oklahoma City as a bookkeeper.

Daffodil Days Benefit American Cancer Society

Daffodils are the “First Flower of Spring and the First Flower of Hope.” Sponsors of the fund raiser say daffodils make the best flower to represent the American Cancer Society because hope is the key in fighting cancer and surviving, and spring is the time of renewal.

Daffodil Sunday is March 4. DaffodiIs must be purchased by Feb. 15 and will be distributed March 1. If your Church or Organization would like to participate, please contact Kelli Tucker at First Christian Church,762-1667. Alternatively, if you would like to make individual purchases please contact your local church.

The flowers are sold in bunches or by the box. One bunch of 10 daffodils is $6. A box of 50 bunches (500 daffodiIs) is $300. For a natural blossoming process, cut the ends of the stems approximately one half inch and place the flower in water. At room temperature, the flowers should open overnight.

Anyone can purchase a bunch of daffodils. Often companies purchase daffodils to give to their employees or customers. Some companies or individuals choose to purchase daffodils for a donation to hospitals or nursing homes. It is especially nice for churches to get involved and have members purchase bunches for the altar. These can be in memory or in honor of someone they know with cancer, said a spokesperson.

As a fundraiser of the American Cancer Society, the money raised from Daffodil Days goes to support the local programs of the society and its research initiatives. Local programs include youth tobacco, nutrition, and skin education, breast cancer awareness programs, services to patients, and free material to physicians and individuals.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide Community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

POW Impersonation Program For Tonkawa Historical Society

Thirty members and guests heard Frank Megow re-enact the “murder of Corporal Kuntz at the Tonkawa POW Camp” and discuss other POW activities when the Tonkawa Historical Society met for their February meeting at the McCarter Museum of Tonkawa History. Dressed in authentic clothing of the POWs, Megow impersonated Kuntz and related the details of his death.

The speaker said Johannes Kuntz was a Lance Corporal in Rommel’s Afrika Corps. He was captured in Tunisia in May 1943 and sent to America. After being processed at Norfolk, Va., he was sent by train to the Tonkawa POW Camp Compound 1, Company 4, in August 1943. Kuntz had twice expressed a desire to have a machine shop in America when the war was over. This made him highly suspect as a traitor and because he was watched, it was discovered that he was sending information which became known as “The Hamburg Paper.”

Reportedly, he was beaten to death by five hard core Nazis on Nov. 4, 1943. They were court-martialed in February 1944 at Camp Greuber, and hung July 10, 1945 at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where they were buried facing west, a display of disgrace.

Kuntz had no flag on his coffin, Megow said, because other POWs refused to make one. POWs assigned to dig his grave had to be compelled to do so by the Camp Commander. While his funeral was held, the prisoners in Compound 1 made a final show of contempt by playing soccer and singing “Marching thru England” in a field next to the cemetery. During 1946 all the bodies interred in Service Area 8 were exhumed and moved to Fort Reno and other cemeteries.

Megow also gave detailed information about the regulations of handling 40,000 POWs in the 38 camps in Oklahoma and returning them to their own countries after the war was ended.

Nancy Hutchison, vice-president of THS, conducted the business session when reports were given. The museum has added to its genealogy service facilities a computer, copy machine, and a micro-fiche reader and copier. The next meeting will be April 5. Dianne Smith will review “A Confederate Soldier’s Diary,” which was written by her great-great grandfather. Hosts will be Norma Lea Ascue and Tommie Lou Rider.

‘Biblical Herbs’ Topic For Garden Club Talk

The Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club of Ponca City will meet Feb. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cann Botanical Garden Home. Speaker will be Aline Heartsill who will be presenting a program titled, “Biblical Herbs.”

Hostesses will be Anita Miller and Jan Durano. Guests are always welcome. For more information call SRT President, Maureen Danielson, 762-9866, or Theory Chiu, 718-0314.

Freeman To Give Program For Fibromyalgia Group

Lilly Freeman, BS, CHP, will present a program for the local Fibromyalgia group at the First Baptist Parlor or Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p. m. She has been working with fibromyalgia patients for six years. She will be discussing ways to help keep symptoms down and activity and productivity of individuals up. Some exercises and stretches will be presented, as well as, talking about specific bodywork that helps to give relief to specific areas.

During this meeting body, mind, and spirit will be addressed. The group will discuss support systems and develop a resource list that is key to survival of fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is the presence of “unexplained widespread pain or aching, persistent fatigue, generalized morning stiffness, non-refreshing sleep and multiple tender points.” Most patients will have 11 or more tender points. Fibromyalgia is a wider syndrome encompassing headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bladder, cold sensitivity, Raynaud’s phenomenon, restless legs, atypical patterns of numbness and tingling, exercise intolerance, and complaints of weakness. During times of stress fibromyalgia can be worse. Most people with fibromyalgia feel that they have the flu and just never get over it.

If you would like more information about fibromyalgia, contact Vivian Cross, 765-8871, or Betty Marsh, 762-9776. The fibromyalgia support group meets the fourth Monday of each month, First Baptist Parlor, 7 p.m. You may also contact Lilly Freeman, 762-0476, Professional Bodyworks, 324 South Fourteenth Street.

Meals on Wheels Menu

Meals 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. 12: Beef and macaroni casserole; breaded cauliflower; dinner roll; Sunset jello salad; Rice Krispie square.

Tuesday, Feb. 13: Meatloaf; whipped potatoes with brown gravy; cauliflower au gratin; kidney bean salad; peach cobbler.

Wednesday, Feb. 14: Beef stroganoff with noodles; winter mix vegetables; dinner roll; fresh fruit salad; brownie.

Thursday, Feb. 15: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with gravy; fried cabbage; tossed salad; raspberry gelatin.

Friday, Feb. 16: Catfish fillet with tartar sauce; tater tots; zucchini; apple-raisin slaw; bread pudding.

Oklahoma City Event

Nationally known chemist and Researcher, Bob Barefoot, author of the “Calcium Factor” will be in Oklahoma City Feb. 17, 10 a.m.- Noon at Meridian Convention Center. The cost is $ 3 at the door.

Vision for Life IR, June Bowers and Carolyn Chanslor are two sponsors from this area. To obtain tickets call 762-7066, 765-7999 or 765-7340.

Barefoot claims that Coral Calcium will prevent 156 degenerative diseases. The Coral Calcium comes from Okinawa, Japan. It’s in the Basket and Vision for Life IR carry the product locally.

Claudia Gates Mitchell Marries Roger Dale Lentz

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dale Lentz are residing in rural Pawnee following their wedding Feb. 1, 2001. Lentz and Claudia Gates Mitchell exchanged nuptial vows in a double-ring private ceremony officiated by the Rev. J. Michael Scruggs in Miami.

Parents of the couple are Secene Lentz of Pawnee, Jim and Lou Gates, rural Ralston, and the late Tom Lentz. Children of the newlywed couple are Jeff Lentz of Pawnee, Jamie Lentz, Kimetha and Donnie Bennett, Kelbie Rai Taylor, Raegan Donn Bennett, Matt, Micah, and Maya Diana Mitchell, all of Ponca City.

Mrs. Lentz is a credit analyst for the Conoco Credit Card Center, and Lentz raises Brangus cattle and operated Lentz Farms jointly with his son, Jeff.

A prenuptial party was given for the couple on Jan. 20 at the Moose Lodge. It was hosted by Frances Coonrod, Patty Gulden, Karen Ingels and Janie Campbell.

Band Members Highlight Recent Trip for Kiwanis

“It’s Ricky Martin. ‘Oh, my gosh!’” Jacque Salmons said she screamed when she spotted the star preparing for a concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Band students gave members of the Kiwanis Club some highlights of the Ponca City High School band trip when the Po-Hi group marched in the Presidential Inaugural Parade.

Emily Day, Karalyn Eyster, and Jacque Salmons all agreed that “be flexible” was the best advice the band director, school staff, and sponsors gave to the student musicians as they planned for the trip. The need to be flexible was invoked at the very beginning of the trip when the band arrived in D.C. later than planned, the trio said..

On Wednesday after arrival, the band toured the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, drove by the Lincoln Memorial, and went on to Planet Hollywood. At Planet Hollywood, the band picked up the shirts made specially for the group to commemorate their trip to Planet Hollywood while in Washington, D.C., to march in the parade.

On Thursday, the group toured Mount Vernon, home of George Washington. Karalyn Eyster told about experiencing the Holocaust Museum. Thursday ended with a dinner cruise on the Potomac where band members “got to see some directors dance,” a definite highlight according to the trio.

The group planning this trip had the “forethought” to send in a request to lay a wreath at the Unknown Soldiers Tomb. The prior planning allowed the students to be one of the few to participate in the ceremony. Students enjoyed a visit to the capitol and meeting Representative Istook and Senator Nichols. The evening brought a visit to a dinner theater to eat, and also to view the play, “The Mousetrap.” Emily Day said that it was “awesome to march and see the crowds.”

Members were reminded about the Kiwanis Sweetheart Banquet on Monday, Feb. 12, at Apple Cart. Members should contact Don Long for reservations. It was announced that The Kiwanis Club of Ponca City had two pictures and articles in the December/January issue of the Texas-Oklahoma Ki-Notes showing the club honoring their Legion of Honor members and decorating the Kiwanis Christmas tree at the Art Center.

Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis meetings on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., second floor of the Apple Cart Restaurant.

Wedding Plans Announced

A private wedding ceremony Feb. 14 in West Palm Beach, Fla. is being planned by Jo Lin Walker and Bruce Ceniti. A reception for them is planned for a later date.

Parents of the couple are Farrel and Zella Watson of Ponca City, the late Robert A. and Luciene Walker, and the late Salvatore Ceniti. Children of the engaged couple are Cody Roggenbuck, Daniel Ceniti, and Talia Ceniti.

Both are graduates of Ponca City High School. The bride-elect is a customer service representative at Pioneer Bank and Trust and Ceniti is employed with Dallas Miller Logistics.

Wallis-McCauley Vows Set Feb. 14

Planning a Feb. 14 wedding are Tammy D. Wallis and Stephen C. McCauley. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. Dale Sibel of Midwest City, and McCauley is the son of Clyde and Kaye McCauley of Ponca City.

Ms. Wallis attended the University of Central Oklahoma and is employed at OMA. The prospective bridegroom attended Northern Oklahoma College and is employed with the City of Ponca City.

Wheatheart Menu

For 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. 12: Beef and macaroni; seasoned zucchini and tomatoes; corn O’Brien; whole wheat roll with margarine; cookie; pears.

Tuesday, Feb. 13: Shepherd’s pie, hominy; tossed salad with dressing; biscuit with margarine; Mandarin oranges.

Wednesday, Feb. 14: Barbecue chicken; potato salad; mixed vegetables; whole wheat roll with margarine; berry crisp.

Thursday, Feb. 15: Chili con carne; beans; Arabian peach salad; crackers; margarine; cinnamon roll.

Friday, Feb. 16: Sausage patty with gravy; orange juice; hash browns; catsup; biscuit with margarine; cinnamon apples.

Class of 1976 Reunion

The Ponca City High School class of 1976 is planning a 25-year reunion with the date set tentatively for labor day weekend. Members of the planning committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19. For more information contact Bill Murphy, 762-3363. All class members are invited to help with the planning.

First President Topic for DAR

Members of the Ponca City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will hear a program about George Washington for the 12:45 p.m. Feb. 16 meeting at Marland’s Grand Home.

Donna Lamb, past regent of the DAR Enid Chapter, will give the program titled “George Washington — What You May Not Know About Him.” Mrs. Lamb has served as Frontier District director and state marshall.

Student winners of the American History Essay contest will be honored during the meeting. Hostesses will be Wanza Merrifield, chair; Helen Spore, Susan Hill, Ramona LeBaron, and Vivian Mertz.

Multiple Winners Named in Ponca City Art Association Membership Show

Ponca City has its fair share of fine artists as is demonstrated at the Ponca City Art Association Membership Show.

Local artist Maxine Warren adjudicated the show, looking for creativity and originality. She also critiqued the show for those in attendance at the reception and opening of the show Sunday, Feb. 4.

The Membership Show will continue through Feb. 24. The Art Center, 819 East Central, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Best of show went to Alfred Smith for his painting of “Coyote With Clouds.”

In the professional Oils category, L. Kent Rous won with “Sleeps in Peace.” Rhonda Johnson took second place with “Green Storm” while Margaret Yates took third with her “Foggy Morn.” Honorable mentions were awarded to Janet Stalcup, “We the People”; Jane Schafers, “Marland Mansion”; Favona Sussman, “Spiritual Ways”; and Ruth Loucks, “The Twelve Apostles.”

Beth Autrey took first in the advanced Oils category for “Taos Country.” Second place went to Chad Davis for “In the Garden,” and Betty Goodwin took third with “Winter Colors.” Mary Ann Avery and Betty Sandy both received honorable mention with “Little Brown Jug” and “Barn With Crows” respectively.

Student first place in Oils was awarded to Bethany Bowen for “Oil on Canvas — Canvas on Water,” while second place was won by Dorothy Cantwell with her “Lily Pond.”

The professional Watercolor category awards went to Elaine Armstrong, first place, “Wine Bottle and Corn”; Shirley Peterson, second, “Country Lane”; and Mary White, third place, “Key Biscayne Light House.”

Jerry Cathey was the sole winner of the advanced Watercolor category with his “Indian Blanket.”

Professional Graphics was won by Janeice Linden with her “Meditation.”

In the Sculpture/Pottery professional category, Cindy Rasche won first with “Lights On — Nobody Home,” and Anna Adams won second with “Turtle Storyteller.”

Advanced Sculpture/Pottery was awarded to Diane Harris for her Raku bowl, and Melanie Longmore was awarded second for her “Faces of the Season — Fall.”

The student Sculpture/Pottery award went to Katie O’Toole Kienzle for “Mr. Puppy.

The community is invited to visit the Membership Show at the Art Center through Feb. 24 and view the winners and all entrees.

Interior Design Classes Scheduled Locally

Interior Design classes are being offered at the local Hobby Lobby store. Denise L. Benham of Edmond, Domestic Bliss interior design, will teach class and give aid on home projects. The Feb. 22 class, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., is titled “Experience Your Home…Hear No Evil, Speak, No Evil, See No Evil.” For more information call 405-340-9602 or the store.

Ms. Benham attended Northern Oklahoma college and the University of Central Oklahoma. She has been an interior designer for Bill Mock in Ponca City, Sherwin Williams in Edmond, and Ethan Allen in Oklahoma City.

Ponca City Happenings

Sunday

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.

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.

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.

Pioneer Sams, a chapter of Good Sam Camping Club, meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Motor Bank, fourteenth and Lake Road. For more information call 765-7825.

Wednesday

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of organization, time and day of meeting, place, and telephone number for information.

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.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Pioneer Motor Bank, Fourteenth and Lake Road. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call Mike, 718-2850.

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.

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 762-2161.

SPORTS

Lady Bucs Push Yale to OT
Yale Bulldogs Bite Buccaneers 54 to 41
Wildcats FalI In Dual State

Lady Bucs Push Yale to OT

TONKAWA — Barely more than a minute into the game against Yale on Friday, the Tonkawa Lady Bucs were hit with a technical foul. The foul was called when sophomore Jillian McIntyre entered the game with 6:50 left in the first quarter because she was not listed in the scorekeeper’s book.

It looked like it would be ‘one of those nights’ for the Lady Bucs. Yale won the game 57-51, but the Lady Bulldogs had to win it in overtime.

Tonkawa fell behind 14-8 by the end of the first quarter and it still looked like ‘one of those nights’ for the Lady Bucs.

However, Lacey Clabaugh, a 5-foot-2-inch junior, terrorized the Lady Bulldogs with her scrappy defensive play. Tonkawa held Yale to only three points in the first half of the second period, while the Lady Bucs slowly crept closer. With 3:37 remaining, Clabaugh sank a bucket to give Tonkawa a 17-16 lead.

But Yale regained the lead and slowly pulled away to a 27-22 halftime advantage. But, the Lady Bucs came back again and Tonkawa was behind by only one point, 34-33.

Again, Yale pulled away and at the 5:30 mark, the score was 39-35.

With 3:40 remaining, Clabaugh stole the ball and drove for a layup to tie the score at 41. Keyonna Hornbuckle tied the game a 43-43 with 3:23 remaining, but Yale came back with another basket to make the score 45-43.

Hornbuckle made 1-of-2 free throws to make the score 45-44. On the next possession, she made a steal and scored two more points off the turnover to put Tonkawa ahead by one, 46-44.

Jaree Jones made two free throws to put Yale ahead by one, 47-46.

Then, with 10 seconds remaining, Tonkawa junior Sandy Purdy made 1-of-2 free throws to tied the score at 47.

The Lady Bucs scored the first four points in overtime to go up, 51-47. Those were the only points Tonkawa scored. The Lady Bucs gave Yale too many second chance shots and committed two crucial turnovers. The final 1:15 was a free throw shooting exhibition by Yale. The Lady Bulldogs went to the line four times and made 7-of-8 attempts to seal the game.

Yale junior Misty Mann accounted for 20 points to lead all scorers. Senior Tracie Stiles had 11 points, including 10-of-12 from the free throw line. She was followed by junior Jaree Jones with 11.

For Tonkawa, Hornbuckle scored 18 points. Clabaugh made 17, including three 3-point baskets. Kari Daniel, 6; Sandy Purdy, 5, including 3-of-4 from the free throw line; sophomores Tiffany Hoover and Karlie Simpson, 2. Simpson’s came from two free throw attempts. Jillian McIntyre scored one point.

Yale Bulldogs Bite Buccaneers 54 to 41

TONKAWA — The Yale Bulldogs bit down on the Tonkawa Buccaneers Friday and didn’t let go until the final buzzer sounded. The Bulldogs chewed up the Buccaneers 54-41.

Tonkawa trailed 28-19 at halftime and scored the first four points in the third quarter to pull to within five points.

That’s as close as it got.

The Bucs picked up the seventh team foul with 6:10 remaining in the fourth period. While the Bulldogs shot bonuses, they committed only four team fouls in the second half.

Bulldog Brady Page led the game in scoring with 19 points. Zeke Lee and William Lassley each put in nine points. Lassley shot 5-of-6 from the free throw line.

Justin Geiser led the Bucs with 12 points; Travis Reese, 9; Tyler Reese, 8; Brody Lucas and Stephen Miller, 4; Brian Bowling and Nathan Geiser scored two points each.

The Buccaneers travel to Newkirk Friday to take on the Tigers in the Area I, Dist. 5 Tournament. The Lady Bucs and Lady Tigers tip-off at 6:30 p.m.. The boys start at 8 p.m..

Tuesday’s regular season game between Newkirk and Tonkawa is canceled.

Wildcats FalI In Dual State

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

TULSA — Ponca City’s Wildcat wrestlers lost in the first round of the Class 5A Dual State Tournament Friday night, 44-18, to No. 3 ranked Westmoore in a dual that was closer than that score indicates.

It just wasn’t close enough for Po-Hi coach Todd Steidley.

“I’m disappointed,” he said. “I though we could come in here and win this dual.”

“We gave up too many falls. In a dual like this, you can’t give up falls and you sure can’t give up falls after you’re ahead in the match. We did that two or three times.

The Wildcats gave up five falls and got just one in return, by Jasper Lockett at 152 pounds,

Lockett’s bonus win for the Cats tied the score at 18-18 after nine matches. But Westmoore won the final five matches, three by falls.

It was early falls in close matches that put the Wildcats in a deep hole.

At 103-pounds, Kevin Davis was tied with Westmoore’s Bo Lathrop, 4-4, after the first period. But Lathrop took the Poncan down to his back in the second period for a fall in 3 minutes.

At 112, Brian Womble built at 7-2 first period lead over John Turke and was still in front in the second period, 9-8, when Turke reversed him to his back,

Westmoore’s Briyan Slater outlasted Shawn Lee, 17-10, at 119 pounds as the Jaguars took a 15-0 lead.

But then the Wildcats started back.

MiMi Miller topped Joe Stover, 5-3. on a late second period takedown and an escape to start the third stanza, at 125, to get Ponca City on t