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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, February 25, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALSchool Menus School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with syrup or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Super corn dogs, fruit, bacon cheese potatoes, cheetos, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger, fresh fruit, french fries, Rocky Road pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Taco Bell pizza burrito, fruit, baked beans, salad with ranch dressing, cake, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pockets (ham and cheese), fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken nuggets with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, lettuce and tomato salad, cake, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Waffles with hash browns, pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with sausage links and toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available at West Middle School everyday is Dominos and Taco Bell burritos. Subway is available Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — Super corn dogs, fruit, bacon cheese potatoes, cheetos, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger, fresh fruit, french fries, Rocky Road pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, juice and milk. Wednesday — Taco Bell pizza burrito, fruit, baked beans, salad with ranch dressing, cake, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot Pockets (ham and cheese), fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, teriyaki chicken salad, chef salad, yogurt salad, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Chicken nuggets with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, lettuce and tomato salad, green cake, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad, yogurt salad, assorted juices and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuit and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Egg, bacon and cheese biscuit or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pancakes with sausage or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Breakfast casserole or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Taco Bell burritos. Subway is available Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — Ravioli with garlic bread, broccoli with cheese, salad with ranch dressing, fruit, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, tuna salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, fruit, Jello, salad, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, juice and milk. Wednesday — Hot dog with chili and cheese, fritos, baked beans, fruit, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit, Jello, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, juice and milk. Friday — Deep dish pizza, corn, salad with ranch dressing, fruit, cookies, dill spears or pasta and baked potato bar, salads, sandwiches, 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 Taco Bell burritos daily and Subway on Tuesday and Thursday. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Monday — Biscuits and gravy, cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Scrambled eggs with sausage and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Breakfast burritos or donuts or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with sausage and syrup or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Breakfast casserole or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Po-Hi Campus Mart Lunch Monday — Pizza, tossed salad with ranch dressing, corn, sour apple slime, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Breaded chicken on a bun, tater tots, sliced tomato and lettuce, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Steak fingers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Frito chili pie, mexi beans, tossed salad, Jello, jalapeno, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato slice, strawberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Biscuit with sausage, juice and milk. Friday — Pancake with sausage, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Chicken casserole, green beans, peaches, hot roll and milk. Tuesday — Taco salad, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, fries, pineapple rings and milk. Wednesday — Pigs in a blanket, macaroni and cheese, green beans, apricots and milk. Thursday — Spaghetti and beef, french bread, corn, peaches and milk. Friday — Stromboli, lettuce salad, pears, cookie and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, fried chicken or ham and potato casserole with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Liver and onions, salisbury steak or lemon pepper cod with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Mexican casserole, seasoned grilled chicken or sausage with pepper and onions with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. School Board To Have Special Meeting MondayMembers of the Ponca City Board of Education will hold a special monthly meeting on Monday night at the Commons Area, 927 North Fifth, at Ponca City High School. Dinner will be served to board members and invited guests at 6 p.m. The meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. During dinner, each principal will give an update on the accomplishments of the site improvement plan, review CRT remediation process and literacy goals. The presentation of School Improvement Reports will be held after dinner. Individual board members will present a summary report of information received during dinner to the group. A question and discussion format will follow. This will be an open meeting and the public is invited to observe it; however, the public is not included in the dinner. PC Public School Foundation Awards $11,790 to TeachersThe Ponca City Public School Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $11,790 to Ponca City Public School teachers for new and innovative projects for their classrooms. The PCPSF has given 229 grants totaling $171,790 since 1986 when the foundation was formed. Grants are awarded two times a year. The next grant round will be April 2001. Grant awards for this round include: 1. “Ballet/Movement” for Marta Maril of Garfield Academy. This grant will supply three nine inch bars which 15 students can simultaneously share during dance instruction. 2. “Racket Sports for a Lifetime” for Penny Surber of East Middle School. The grant money will provide equipment to teach students the basics of badminton, tennis and racquetball. 3. “Working With Words” for Chris Nance, Roosevelt Elementary. The grant money will provide several different materials for children to touch and maneuver to reveal word relationships. 4. “HOP (Hooked on Phonics)” with Brooke Startz and Kathy Elston of Washington Elementary. This grant will provide multi-level manipulatives that will help children become readers and writers. 5. “Say Cheese” for Pam Lessert and Janet Paynter of Po-Hi. The grant money will supply the yearbook class a high quality digital camera to facilitate organization, design and layout. 6. “Moving Into the 21st Century” for Janet Paynter at Po-Hi. The money will provide an IMAC computer and a scanner for the advanced journalism class. This equipment will help develop a more polished school newspaper. 7. “Real-Life Reading” for Teena Lines, East Middle School. The money will provide materials for students to understand real life reading and build a content-related vocabulary. 8. “Fish, and Snails, and Worms! Oh, My” for Susie Hinton of Washington Elementary. This grant will supply informative and exciting books on fish snails and worms that a five-year-old will understand. 9. “I Think, Therefore, I Am!” for Vicki Wasson of East Middle School. The grant will provide a common curriculum and a pathway for developing cooperative skills for a diverse group of educationally challenged students. 10. “Making Connections ... Learning to See, Seeing To Learn” for Laneta Going, Garfield Academy, to provide 12 Polaroid cameras/film. Students will be able to instantly view pictures for projects in art, science, math and social studies. 11. “Cross-Curricular Implementation of Accelerated Reader by Using Non-Fiction Literature” for Monica Mouer, Po-Hi, to provide non-fiction literature specific to the interests of the student. 12. “Phonics Intervention” for Janet Silkey, Po-Hi, to provide materials that will enable students to decode words using phonics. 13. “Soil Profiling” for Michael Grimes, Nancy Busch and Bill McCracken, Po-Hi, to supply the specialized equipment and materials for the in-depth study of soil. 14. “Teachers Take Ownership of Technology” for Susan Powell, Po-Hi. This grant provides quality, quick reference material for the computer software used by the district. 15. “Presenting Science Basics in a Brand New Way” by Tonya Scott, Po-Hi, to provide materials that will enable students to learn about science basics using new and exciting approaches. First Lutheran Lunch MenuFirst Lutheran School Lunch Monday — Ham and cheese, cottage cheese, crackers, power cookie and milk. Tuesday — Hamburger helper, Jell, fruit, bread and milk. Wednesday — Chicken patty sandwich, french fries, fruit, birthday cake and milk. Thursday — Super nachos, lettuce, tomato and cheese, sour cream, salsa, fruit and milk. Friday — Ham and cheese sandwich, tomato soup, fruit, peanut butter cookie and milk. Schools To Host Informational Meeting on TestsPonca City Public Schools will be hosting an informational meeting on the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) for parents to be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2001, at the Administrative Center, 111 West Grand. The purpose of the meeting is to inform parents about the various components of the Oklahoma State Testing Program, which will be administered this spring. The parts of the testing program include a norm-referenced test (NRT) at the 3rd grade; criterion referenced tests (CRT’s) at the 5th and 8th grades, and End-Of-Instruction Exams (EOI) in English 10 and American History at the high school level. For more information, please contact Dr. John Scroggins, Dr. Linda Powers, or Dr. Patty Ladd at 767-8000. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). First Monday Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of the month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Every Tuesday Kiwanis, Noon-1 p.m., Apple Cart Restaurant. Open AA Meetings, 7 p.m., Ponca Tribal Affairs Building, all welcome. Every Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Every Friday during February Senior Pitch, 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, 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. Tuesday Join Fun, Celebrate Shrove Tuesday “Fat Tuesday” with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at Rose Stone Inn, 4:30 -7 p.m., eat pancake supper with sausage, fruit and drinks in the typical Mardi Gras festive decor, adults $4, children age 5-10 $3, call Helen 767-1076 for advance tickets. Rough and Tumble Rock and Gem Club of Ponca City, 7 p.m., Albright Methodist Church, visitors welcome. Thursday Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Hospice Grief Support Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut. Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Hospice of Ponca City Office, 1904 North Union Street. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., National Guard Armory, West South Avenue, public welcome, for more information 762-9053 or 762-7360. Friday Annual Kay County Junior Livestock Premium Sale, 6:30 p.m., Kay County Farm Youth Center. “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. Chikaskia Valley Square Dance, Pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., cuer George McElhoe, Squares at 8 p.m. with caller Keith Stretch, V.F.W. Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect Avenue. Saturday Christian Motorcycles Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga, I-35 and U.S. 60. March 5 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. March 6 Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. March 7 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. March 8 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin. Kay County Democrat Party precinct caucuses, 7 p.m., all Ponca City precincts plus rural precincts 413, 414, 415, 419, 420 and 421, Ponca City Library, contact Garland McWatters, 580-765-7690 for other county locations. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City. 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. Seventh Annual WBBZ/Ponca City News Spring Expo to include more than 70 local and area businesses with displays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, admission free. Conoco Retirees Association Social “Spring Fling,” 1:30 p.m., Conoco Atrium Cafeteria. March 12 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Grief Support Group, 7 p.m., Hospice of Ponca City Office, 1904 North Union Street. March 13 Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. March 14 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Memorial Gardens, East Grand Avenue, for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. YMCA/Community Pool Committee, 12:30 p.m., YMCA, 702 East Grand Avenue. 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 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Hospice Grief Support Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut. Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Hospice of Ponca City Office, 1904 North Union Street. Park 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. 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 16 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. 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 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Medical Center Conference Room B (ground floor), Ponca City. March 20 Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, 901 Monument Road. Kaw Lake Association, 6:30 p.m., Shidler. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. March 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. St. Francis Guild of St. Mary’s Catholic Church sponsoring salad luncheon and card party, noon-3:30 p.m., Parish Hall, door prizes given during the St. Patrick’s theme event, tickets $5 per person, purchased through Deanna Nicholas, 762-5496; Beverly Smith, 762-2695; or Joan Slovacek, 762-5953. March 22 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. 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. 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. March 26 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. March 29 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. March 31 Present and Past Staff Members from East Middle School invited to staff reunion, call 762-2093 for information. April 6 Chikaskia Valley Square Dance, Pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m.; Squares at 8 p.m. with caller Dick Manning, V.F.W. Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect Avenue. 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. Area Legislators See Lean Budget YearBy RALPH SEWELL News Capitol Correspondent OKLAHOMA CITY — Looks like a lean budget year ahead so folks shouldn’t expect big spending boosts from the state capitol. The state equalization board predicted last week revenue from every major source except gross production taxes on oil and gas will be lower than it forecast in December. Senators — including Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa, and J. Berry Harrison, D-Fairview — were working on preliminary budgets for next year. Last Thursday was cutoff day to get bills out of committees. Those not on next Monday’s floor calendars — except appropriation bills — will be dead for this session. So members worked furiously last week in committees. Muegge and Harrison split floor votes against SB 798, a bill to limit the number of nursing homes operating in a community. It passed the Senate 28-19 after a heated debate. Muegge voted in favor; Harrison against. The author said it would revoke a health department rule new nursing homes can’t be built in an area unless present ones are filled to 92 percent of capacity. SB 798 now will be considered by the House. Present nursing home operators consider the 92 percent rule okay. Purchasing Power It seemed like Christmas again last week in the House when it passed HB 1002, to provide sales tax-free sales of clothing and shoes next August. Before it went to the Senate it gathered lots of sweetening amendments. The final vote was unanimous. A closer 52-43 vote approved a motion by a co-author to remove the enacting clause. That ensures House members will see a bill again even if the Senate approves it unchanged. Rep. Joe Sweeden, D-Pawhuska, voted to cripple the bill; Reps. Jim Newport, R-Ponca City; Jim Reese, R-Nardin; and Larry Ferguson, R-Cleveland, voted against the motion. The bill, as introduced was designed to keep Oklahoma shoppers at home rather than going to Texas, which added a tax-free weekend two years ago. But it’s doubtful the many sweetening amendments will stay in the bill. HB 1002 started out similar to one that died in a Senate Committee last year. It provided a 3-day sales tax holiday on clothing and shoes costing less than $100 during the first 3-day weekend in August. Last year’s bill drew fire in the Senate from local government lobbyists. They complained local government couldn’t afford to lose its share of the revenue. So this year’s bill says the state will reimburse local losses. Other floor amendments added to the bill were: One added school supplies and said the holiday should last a full week. Another approved said the tax-free period should last all month. Still another raised the amount of a sale from $100 to $200. Several similar bills have been filed in the Senate but it remains to be seen how many will reach the Senate floor. Hog Farm Legislation HB 1237, to modify the ban on swine feeder operations within 3 miles of recreation sites, passed the House 83-18. The House author crippled the bill, saying his bill needed more work. He said he backs it because last session’s ban is being abused by some residents trying to stop nearby hog raising. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted for the bill. Muegge said the corporation, Seaboard, complains neighbors unfairly use a 1998 state law to hinder its efforts. That’s unfair, he says. He says the point of the law was to protect nearby property owners against contaminated runoff from corporate hog operations. Muegge said the corporations should be good neighbors, instead of asking legislators to legalize their use of smelly procedures. Committee action on bills in the originating house is done. So floor votes should increase this coming week. Here’s how Muegge, Harrison, Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden cast floor votes last week: —HB 1636 passed the House 76-25. It would allow technology centers (formerly called Vo-techs) to designate outdoor smoking areas. Opponents voiced fears that high school-age students who attend many of these centers, would be contaminated. Newport and Sweeden voted yes; Reese and Ferguson no. —HB 1214, said to be cleanup language renaming the vo-techs, passed unanimously. —HB 1510, an appropriation for the Commission on Teacher Preparation, got some opposition in first vote in the House. It passed 89-9. No amounts are in the bill yet, and trouble is possible down the line. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted in favor. —HB 1014, which passed 91-0, would require all cities and counties to adopt written policies on how they are to invest funds. It also applies to trusts they create. Newport, Reese and Sweeden voted yes; Ferguson missed the vote. —HB 1216, which passed 87-6, said counties that sell some equipment may use the money to buy something else they want without regard to state bid laws. Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. Newport and Reese no. —HB 1824 was returned to the House Judiciary committee by the author after Republican House members picked apart his floor amendment revising the juvenile code. The amendment, adopted 56-43, would have restored to the bill language it contained when introduced. Ferguson and Sweeden voted for the floor amendment; Newport and Reese voted against. —HB 1119, given 38-1 approval by the Senate, went to the governor. It is to enlarge to a full year the amount of shared leave which may be donated to a fellow state worker who is terminally ill. The House had approved it earlier by a vote of 96-0. Ponca City-area legislators voted yes. —SB 331, which removes the salary limit for the Commissioner of Health, passed the Senate 38-7. The last legislature said it must not exceed $125,000 a year. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. —SB 8 passed the Senate 45-0 and moved to the House. It would add the Department of Veterans Affairs to those exempt from paying sales taxes. Muegge and Harrison voted for. —HB 1392 passed the House 100-0. It would limit use of reserve deputy sheriffs to no more than 140 hours a month. Ponca-area representatives voted in favor. —HB 1394 also passed the House 100-0. It provides that a jailer may be armed with a non-lethal weapon. The bill affects Oklahoma and Tulsa counties. Ponca-area representatives voted yes. Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Info Available at Library on TuesdayOSAGE COUNTY — Just 17 miles north of Pawhuska in Osage County, the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve thrills visitors from around the world with spectacular vistas of the Osage Hills, beautiful wildflowers and a bison herd now numbering over 1,200 animals. Learn more about this nearby nature preserve on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Library meeting room. A slide program featuring the preserve will be shown at the event, and Nature Conservancy staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and explain the purpose of the unique 38,600 acre preserve. In 2000, nearly 10,000 people signed the guest register at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Northern Osage county. They came from 48 states and 38 other countries. Visitors to the preserve enjoy panoramic vistas, nature trails, a glimpse of the growing bison herd, picnicking, and the visitor center/nature room at the headquarters area. Tuesday’s event will also provide information about volunteering opportunities at the Preserve. Trained volunteers, known as docents, talk with visitors at the Visitor Center and/or guide hikes on the trails at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Anyone interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities should plan to attend the meeting. The preserve, purchased in 1989 by the non-profit, private conservation organization, The Nature Conservancy, is one of the largest remnants of functioning North American Tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Too rocky to plow, the Flint Hills of Kansas and Osage Hills of Oklahoma contain the most intact pieces of this nearly extinct ecosystem. At the preserve, controlled burns, combined with the regions native grazing animal (bison or buffalo) are allowing this prairie remnant to function as it has for hundreds of years. For more information about the event, or about volunteering at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, contact Mary McIntyre Coley, director of Education and Outreach, Oklahoma Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, 918-585-1117. KawFest Kickoff Golf Tourney Set for Arkansas City April 21The upcoming KawFest Kickoff Golf Tournament and KawFest 2001 were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Kaw Lake Association last Tuesday. Keith Quiram reported that the golf tournament will be held at the Arkansas City Country Club on Saturday, April 21. Sponsors are currently being obtained and food arrangements made. Anyone interested in being a hole sponsor or playing should contact the Kaw Lake Association office, at 580-762-9494 or 1-877-671-6985, or Golf Chairman Larry Weems, 580-762-1672. Carol Murphy reported on the video being produced by CMS. It is being tweeked and should be finished soon. Schedules for spring television, radio and print campaigns were presented. These will be placed to run between March and June. Kathy Tippin reported on the success of the January Eagle Watch. Tippin also reported the Kaw Lake Association staffed booths at the recent Tulsa Boat Show, Kansas Boat Show and Oklahoma City Tackle Show. Good crowds were reported at all three events by the volunteers and great response to the new Kaw Lake magazine. In other business, John Sutton said he’s working with Gary Bracken to follow up on the establishment of the Kaw Lake Educational Foundation. Carol Murphy reported the audit was turned into the state, a matching funds claim was approved and volunteers were asked to help deliver the new magazine. The mission of the Kaw Lake Association is to develop and market the Kaw Lake area with the goal of economic growth for area communities. Individuals who would like to become involved with the Kaw Lake Association should call Kathy Tippin at the associations office or utilize the e-mail, at kawlake@kskc.net. Two Candidates for Mayor Go Head to Head in ForumBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Mayoral challenger Bret Carter and incumbent Mayor Tom Leonard met head-to-head in a debate over several issues relating to Ponca City Friday morning in anticipation of the March 6 municipal election. Estle Lampe, who was out of town that day, was the only candidate not able to attend the one-hour forum. Several residents gathered in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers for the 8 a.m. debate. Others were able to view it on Cable One channel 11. Cable One recorded the program to allow the widest possible exposure to the candidates and to allow those who were not able to attend to hear each candidate’s positions. Each candidate was allowed the chance to answer five questions asked by moderator Tom Quillin, chairman elect of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, during the debate. Following the prepared portion of the program, candidates entertained written questions from the audience. Leonard, in his opening remarks, said, “Ponca City is at a time in its growth where it’s at a real turning point … a turning point for economic growth.” He noted this “turning point” had been reached because of all the hard work of everyone involved over the last four years. “We should never lose the need to continue to improve over what we’ve already accomplished,” he said. “We can never achieve our vision for the future if we don’t have shared goals.” Carter, after a brief introduction of himself, said he had perceived a “very definite gap” in Ponca City’s leadership over the last three years, causing him to decide to run for the office of mayor. Carter also said his platform rested upon three things — people, because you can’t run a city without the input of its people; performance, especially in the mayor’s office, because all have a part in building Ponca City; and possibilities, a strong belief in the unlimited possibilities we have. “We need leadership that builds that leadership team. That’s what I see is the mayor’s position,” he said. This should be accomplished through “motivation.” ———— The following is a list of the five questions asked and the candidates responses: Question 1 — From the standpoint of the city’s budget, do you feel there are adequate funds to meet both current and mid-range needs? Carter — I see the budget as being in good condition. But we are going to have to watch things, like Internet sales tax, to see how they are going to affect our local sales tax, which is a big part of our general funds. Leonard — The city’s budget is very fragile. We’re faced in this election with deciding whether we can afford to give a group of employees a 10 percent pay hike. If we do this for one group, how can we fail to do this for the other groups. We’ve got to protect ourselves against the inflationary spiral we saw in the 1980s. Question 2 — What do you think is the primary role that should be played by the Mayor? Leonard — The role of the mayor is a changing role. Its also a consensus building role … that can motivate others so we can build a better future. Carter — The role of the mayor is dependent on who’s mayor. It rests mostly in the function of leadership … and respecting all people, even with their differing opinions. The mayor is a team builder who goes out and empowers employees. Question 3 — What two issues do you feel are critical to Ponca City’s future, and how would you address them? Leonard — I think the center of profitability for Ponca City is in our utility service. We’ve reduced our rates over the last few years so we can be poised for competition. It’s also in building infrastructure. Telecommunications is important to accomplishing economic growth. This will have significant long-term consequences for Ponca City. Carter — Telecommunications is an incredible opportunity for economic growth. This could just become the most expensive Internet provider, without the right ( See FORUM, Page 2A) leadership, or make Ponca City the premier location in the country. Question 4 — What are your views on the issue regarding a 10 percent across-the-board increase for the firefighters union that will be voted on by the citizens on March 6? Why? Carter — If we go back and look at the history of this issue, we will see it became very adversarial right from the start. That’s because there is a lack of trust somewhere. A house divided against itself won’t stand. Leonard — It’s not an easy answer. What if we say a 10 percent raise is OK, are we going to give it to other city employees, too? If so, where will the money come from? Question 5 — What are your feelings about the current status of tourism promotion for Ponca City? Leonard — Tourism has gone through a lot of changes in the last six months. I am very pleased with the way it’s going now. I want people outside Ponca City and inside Ponca City to enjoy those things that are fun, inspirational and educational. As we build a tourism concept, we’re building a quality of life. Carter — A lot of changes have taken place in the tourism department. Before you change the tourism department, you need to know exactly where you’re going first. It’s a valuable tool. With the essence of Ponca City, we’re so rich here, we need to market it for all its worth. ———— In his closing comments, Leonard said, “We’re going to get past this divisive election … and come together and work together as a community. It’s a mark of a great community that we are able to openly discuss difficult issues.” “The fire fighters are working just as hard to show their point as I am,” he continued, adding, “We’ll come back together and be a stronger community because of what we’ve done in the last two weeks, because we all want what’s in the best interest of Ponca City.” According to Carter, the election isn’t about “who you are” but “the opinions you have.” “It’s really a question of leadership,” he said, adding Ponca City needed a mayor “who listens and doesn’t lecture.” “We have an opportunity for visionary leadership,” he stressed. “Our future is a giant puzzle, and we each have a piece of it. We need leadership that brings us together to build that future.” Nearly NewsAn Air Force captain who was killed in the crash of T-45A Goshawk on its way to the USS Eisenhower Wednesday is the nephew of Jan and Liz Watkins, former Ponca City residents (Jan was with Pioneer Technology Center and Liz was a school teacher). The victim was Capt. Justin Sanders, 26, a 1992 graduate of Jenks High School. —————— Yet another student’s name was left off the East Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll. Congratulations to Natalie Yozzo for her outstanding accomplishment. East Middle School apologizes for this oversight. —————— That wail of sirens from the Conoco Complex Saturday evening didn’t portend a disaster at the refinery — that is, unless you were a bird looking for a little peace and quiet. Refinery personnel were sounding the horns to frighten away a flock (or murmuration) of starlings since “it is against the rules to kill them.” Apparently the starlings gather around the processing unit, and the sirens are just about the only way to scare them away. Traveling Art Museum Visiting Ponca City by Rail March 3rd to 7thArtrain USA, the nation’s only traveling art museum on a train, is coming to Ponca City. America’s museum in motion rolls into Ponca City March 3-7 to present its exhibition, Artistry of Space, featuring artworks from NASA and the National Air and Space Museum art collections. Hosted by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council and the City of Ponca City, Artrain USA is open for public viewing next Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m., behind the old train depot one half block west of the intersection of First Street and Oklahoma Avenue. Before the ribbon ceremony at noon on Saturday, families are encouraged to attend a special viewing of “Voyage To The Planets” at 11 a.m. in the Programming Room in the lower level of the Ponca City Library. “Voyage To The Planets” is a musical video voyage through the solar system created by blending pictures from space probes with computer animation and adding music from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.” The exhibit will be closed to the public Monday through Wednesday so area school children can view the Artrain. Artistry of Space is a collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sketches that reflect the excitement and energy of space exploration. Since the inception of NASA’s Art Program in 1962, NASA has invited more than 250 American artists to be involved in the U.S. space programs and to interpret space flight through art. In a creative melding of art and space, the artists, responding to space exploration on emotional and spiritual levels, documented the work of engineers, astronauts, and scientists. From the excitement of the initial effort to put a man on the moon to recent endeavors such as the Mars Pathfinder mission and the Hubble Space Telescope, artists including Peter Max, Robert McCall, Robert Rauschenberg, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol and James Wyeth have captured the spirit of space exploration. “The Artistry of Space exhibition is exciting, because it touches all generations and gives us the opportunity to bring museum art to the nation, while incorporating the relationship of art to science and technology,” said Debra Polich, President and CEO of Artrain USA. “Artrain USA is about touching lives (and) opening doors for people and communities. For some children adults, it’s the first time they have the experience of visiting an art museum.” Fireplug Exchange To Disrupt AreaAccording to city officials, crews will replace the fireplug at the corner of Union Street and Comanche Avenue on Tuesday morning. While this work is in progress, the southbound lane on Union Street, between Detroit Avenue and Liberty Avenue, will be closed. In addition, residences and businesses in this same area will be without water and/or may experience low water pressure for about four hours while this work is completed. For more information, contact Chad Morris, Environmental Services director, at 763-8093, or Charlie Hargraves, Utility Maintenance superintendent, at 763-2436. Argus HamiltonDuets Make Top News BEVERLY HILLS — Happy Sunday, and how’s everybody? Elton John sang a duet with Eminem at the Grammys Wednesday. The story was even reported ahead of the latest Clinton scandal. President Bush is thinking about singing a duet with Pat Buchanan at his next press conference. British Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Bush all weekend at Camp David. The president is still learning. When Mr. Blair brought up the Special Relationship, Bush assured him it was all over between Bill and Monica. Buckingham Palace revealed Thursday that President Bush happens to be Queen Elizabeth’s 13th cousin. It doesn’t surprise anyone. Some people will put on all kinds of airs to get themselves invited to the Bush family reunion. Bill and Hillary said Friday they will continue attending Washington’s Foundry United Methodist Church. Thank goodness today’s reading is from Corinthians. The last thing they need to hear this week is more Revelations. Hillary Clinton called a press conference Thursday and denied knowing her brother lobbied her husband for presidential pardons for $400,000 in fees. She admitted that she’s deeply disturbed. It’s the Ross Perot defense. President Bush is concerned China is helping Iraq build sophisticated air defense systems. Chinese workers have been laying fiber-optic cable. It’s either a violation of the U.N. sanctions, or Saddam really likes The Sopranos. Former Attorney General Janet Reno signed with a New York City speakers bureau to give speeches about her years in the Clinton administration. When she gives a speech, there’s never a dry eye in the house. It’s the tear gas. Laura Bush spoke at a Washington grade school Thursday. She said she wants professionals to trade their six-figure salaries for inner-city teaching jobs. It sounds like we’ve been suspecting the wrong Bush of doing drugs. President Bush flew South last week to push his education reforms and testing initiatives. On Wednesday, he sat in on a third-grade class in Tennessee. It didn’t help his cause when the camera caught him taking notes. FBI agent Robert Hanssen was arrested Sunday for espionage. A bureau analysis said he never showed any signs of problems with alcohol or drugs or lying or adultery. Not everybody has what it takes to become president. Pardoned billionaire Marc Rich canceled a party at a Swiss ski resort intended to celebrate his recent good fortune. The theme of the party was A Night in Las Vegas. After all, if it weren’t for President Elvis, he might be celebrating A Decade in Leavenworth. Lawyer David Kendall told Congress why he can’t turn over subpoenaed records from the Clinton Library. Now we know why the Clintons kept Buddy and gave away Socks. Who’s going to believe the cat ate your donor records? The Globe says O.J. Simpson starred in a porno movie for $1.5 million. The paper says it was shot with hidden cameras so O.J. could claim he was set up. That’s ridiculous, Mark Fuhrman doesn’t even own a video camera. —————— Readers can contact Argus at ArgusJokes@aol.com. ©2001 by Argus Hamilton Water Plant Plans Yearly MaintenanceAccording to city officials, the Water Treatment Plant will begin annual maintenance on its mixing, flocculation and sedimentation basins on Wednesday. While this work is in progress, the hardness-reduction system will be taken off line. Maintenance work is expected to be completed within three weeks. For more information, contact Chad Morris, Environmental Services director, at 763-8093, or Mike Hatfield, Water Treatment Plant superintendent, 767-0418. Letters to the EditorAppalled by Ad I have just read my evening paper and was shocked — maybe even appalled — to see my husband’s supposed wages printed in the paper. I realize it was a paid political advertisement and it is public information available at the library, but I think the city has stooped to a new low in printing these figures in the manner presented. I would like to encourage people to carefully study the wage table, because the figure that really matters is the taxable (W-2) wages, not the column that is printed in bold type. There was no mention made that these wages are for a work year that contains many more hours than a “traditional” work year. A firefighter puts in 99.77 hours every two weeks, not 80 like most. (Not to mention they are on call 24/7). My husband has by far worked more overtime this year than any other in his 16-year career. So did all the other firefighters. This is due to the fact the Fire Department was under-manned by four positions for much of the past year. The firefighters’ salaries and benefits have been examined and compared (by an independent arbitrator) to similar departments in similar communities. The financial state of the city was also taken into consideration. The arbitrator found the firefighter’s request of a 10 percent increase was deserved. It was also found there would be no financial hardship on the city to pay these additional wages. I would also like to give a different perspective on the issue of the “new” fire station and the new equipment purchased for the Fire Department. The new fire station was built because the old one had been condemned by the Department of Health due to raw sewage in the basement and asbestos. The two new pumper trucks replaced the two oldest vehicles in the entire city fleet! These vehicles were sorely needed. The ladder truck had a bent ladder and could not be certified. The ambulances should be replaced on a regular basis just like the police cars should. These vehicles are subject to heavy wear and tear and the public’s safety is dependent upon them. Finally, the $350,000 special response truck was purchased by the Airport Authority and actually belongs to the airport. The citizens of Ponca City are entitled to and should expect to be served by a Fire Department that has up-to-date equipment. Our homeowner’s insurance rates depend upon the ISO rating of the Fire Department we are served by. We all benefit by having a Fire Department that is properly equipped. The citizens of Ponca City are very fortunate that we now have paramedics on our ambulances. Did you know the city does not give these fine people any extra incentive to further their education? These people achieved paramedic status because they are dedicated to the job they perform and to the citizens of this community. The paramedics have spent their own time and money to better themselves so they can better serve us. Fighting fires and making ambulance runs are not all a firefighter does. Did you know our firefighters receive training year round? They have, classes in-house to keep up with the latest in fire and EMT technology. They must be tested and certified routinely. Your Fire Department also sponsors Toys for Tots, the “boot block” for Jerry’s kids and numerous fire prevention programs throughout the city. On March 6 show your appreciation for all they do. Karla Hinton Supports City On March 6, we, the voters in Ponca City, go to the polls to decide on the amount of salary increase to be given to our firemen. This is a critical issue to all of us with many long-term ramifications to our city budget and to our utility rate structure. This issue will be vigorously debated in the coming days as well it should be. However I want to emphasize that this is a business issue only. There are no safety issues involved in our decision. The same high level of fire and ambulance service will continue; nor are there any personnel issues outside of the compensation issue. We value our firemen and we value them greatly. However, in the same breath, I can not stress enough that we value all our city employees. From the person who climbs up a utility pole in the middle of the night to restore power, to the person who climbs down into a hole in freezing weather to repair a broken water main, to solid waste collectors who are out in sub zero to blazing hot weather to keep our city clean. All are important and appreciated and this decision affects them too. This is a salary issue with far reaching future consequences. For example; how would you explain to the other 335 city employees who are fairly compensated as compared to other cities our size, that they received a far smaller raise than the Fireman’s Union? How would you explain to the other departments who have consistently reduced their budgets so that our utility rates could be reduced, will now be faced with the possibility of even more budget cuts in the future while being expected to maintain the same level of service. How would you explain a disproportionate salary increase to our senior citizens who already struggle with very high natural gas rates? The Fireman’s Union representative and the arbitrator argued the extra salary increase could come from emergency fund reserves. This is not a sound financial practice and I’m pleased our commissioners protected those funds. One natural disaster would utilize every dollar we have in emergency funds and then some probably. The job of the Citizens in Support of City Government committee will be to get the facts to you so that you can make an informed and responsible decision on March 6. I sincerely urge you to discuss this vote with your family, friends and neighbors. It is a serious issue. I also urge you to continue to show the highest respect for everyone involved. No matter how the vote turns out, we have all lost if we divide our community along emotional lines. Let’s keep a business perspective and maintain the highest respect for those who disagree with us as we do for those who agree with us. Stan Kistler Chairman Citizens in Support of City Government ‘The Musical Comedy Murders Of 1940’ on Playhouse StageThe Ponca Playhouse production of “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” will open March 2 at the Poncan Theatre. This comedy/mystery, written by John Bishop and directed by Dr. Sondra Williams, will have additional performances March 3, 4, 9 and 10. All performances are at 8 p.m. except the Sunday matinee, which begins at 2 p.m. In “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” the creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop — in which three chorus girls were murdered by the mysterious “Stage Door Slasher” — assemble for a backer’s audition of their new show at the Westchester estate of a wealthy “angel.” The house is replete with sliding panels, secret passageways and a German maid who is apparently four different people — all of which figure diabolically in the comic mayhem which follows when the infamous Slasher makes his reappearance and strikes again — and again. As the composer, lyricist, actors and director prepare their performance, and a blizzard cut off any possible retreat, bodies start to drop in plain sight, and accusing fingers point in all directions. However, and with no thanks to the bumbling police inspector who snowshoes in to investigate, the mystery is solved in the nick of time and the Slasher is unmasked — but not before the audience has been treated to a sidesplitting good time. Actors for the production are Toma Foster as Elsa Von Grossenknueten, Marlys Cervantes as Marjorie Baverstock, Marta Maril as Helsa Wenzel, Crystal Layton as Bernice Roth and Christi Gonterman as Nikki Crandall. Gary Owen portrays Ken de La Maize, Josh Srofe as Eddie McCuen, Don Jorgenson as Patrick O’Reilly, John Maddox as Roger Hopewell, and Jim Halbrook as Sgt. Michael Kelly. The production staff for “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” are Dr. Sondra Williams, director; Diane Malone, producer; Loretta Wilson, co-producer; Cheryl Mauk, stage manager; Marlys Cervantes, assistant stage manager; Sandy Bishop, costumes; Ivery Allen, light design; Nadine Owen, lightboard operator; Melanie Longmore, props; and Betty and Stan Hinshaw, properties to pre-set. Also included are Larri Ann Halbrook, set design; Warren Rivers, Dave Hart, Robert Griffin, Jose Cervantes and Larri Ann Halbrook; set dressing, Larri Ann Halbrook, Suzanne Zanardi, Karen Rivers and Melanie Longmore; Marsha Shields, photographer; Linda Cowley, publicity; Karen Rivers, cast bios; Loretta Wilson, T-shirt coordinator; Don Bishop of John’s Apparel, make-up coordinator; and Daphne Turvey, hair consultant. To make reservations for “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” call the Ponca Playhouse box office, 765-5360, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets may be obtained one hour prior to showtime at the Poncan box office. Corporate sponsor for “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” is Cable One with additional financial assistance from the Oklahoma Arts Council. Noon Lions Conducting Free Diabetes Screening on TuesdayThe Ponca City Noon Lions Club will be conducting a free community diabetes screening on Tuesday at First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Citizens wanting to be screened can use the southwest doors of the Assembly Center of First Baptist Church off Fifth Street. The finger-stick method of testing will be used. All citizens of Ponca City are encouraged to take a couple of minutes from the day to take this simple test. Lions International has been known for its work with sight conservation for many years, and diabetes is a leading cause of blindness. Sixteen million Americans have diabetes — but one in three does not even know it. Many will learn they have the disease only when they require treatment for one of its debilitating complications such as blindness, kidney failure, nerve disease, amputation, heart disease and stroke. Many people develop diabetes after age 45, and the risk increases with age. Certain ethnic groups such as Native Americans, Hispanics and Afro-Americans have a very high incidence of diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes in Oklahoma can be as high as 25 percent. The Noon Lions found these facts very frightening and started a year-long project in October 2000 to provide free diabetes screenings to as many individuals as possible in the Ponca City community. The Lions screened their own membership first and found 5 percent who were at risk for diabetes and did not know it. The first community-wide screening was held at Oktoberfest where more than 200 individuals were screened; 25 percent of those tested had levels above normal. More importantly, 5 percent had dangerously high levels, and 5 percent tested had extremely low blood sugar levels. None of those tested knew they were diabetic. For Make a Difference Day, the Lions set up a screening center for city of Ponca City employees. Thirty percent tested had readings above normal, and five percent had dangerously high levels. Again, none of those tested had any idea they were diabetic. Other screenings have been held at AmeriCorps “Blanket the Community” Day held in conjunction with Martin Luther King Day. Presently there is no known cure for diabetics, but the Ponca City Noon Lions Club, with a membership of more than 100, is “Making a Difference” in Ponca City with diabetes awareness and testing. The Lions are currently scheduling testing dates for various businesses, civic clubs in our town. To set up a time for a business, civic group, church or organization interested in having its employees or group screened for diabetes, call Rick Myers at 762-6363 or Susan Ladner at 762-5659. The Ponca City Noon Lions Club Diabetes screening project is making a difference ... one finger prick at a time in our community. Ponca City Students Earn Honor Band Award at NOCTONKAWA — Three Ponca City students earned Outstanding Player awards at the Northern Oklahoma College Junior Honor Band and Invitational High School Honor Band clinic held recently on the Tonkawa campus. Colby Bunch, a Ponca City West Middle School student, received the Junior Honor Band Outstanding Percussion Award. Bunch, who was selected for the band in auditions held previously at Ponca City High School, received a plaque recognizing his achievement during the Junior Honor Band concert in the Northern Performing Arts Center. High school students receiving plaques during the Invitational High School Honor Band concert were Karalyn Eyster, Outstanding Woodwind, and Kevin Stauffer, Outstanding Percussion. Other Junior Honor Band members receiving plaques were Ashley Reynolds of Perkins-Tryon, Outstanding Woodwind, and David Moore of Tonkawa, Outstanding Brass. Ashley Tharp of Perkins-Tryon received the High School Honor Band Outstanding Brass award. First chair certificates went to Junior Honor Band members Reynolds, flute; Moore, trumpet; Maddie McDaniel, oboe, and Meredith Inselman, clarinet, First Lutheran of Ponca City; Jolynn Fultz, bass clarinet, Perkins-Tryon; Kyrie Crippen, contra alto clarinet, Newkirk; Leslie Jones, bassoon, and Ian Kilpatrick, alto saxophone, Ponca City East; Zareen Durrani, tenor saxophone, David English, French horn, Garret Merle, trombone, and Dietric White, tuba, Ponca City-9; Austin Wentroth, euphonium, and Kristen Jennings, Percussion I, Ponca City West. High School Band first chair certificates went to Eyster, clarinet; Tharp, French horn; Beka Emerson, oboe, Stacey Carter, contra alto clarinet, and Greg Johnson, tuba, all of Perkins-Tryon. Ponca City first chairs recognized were Meg McDaniel, flute; Heather Summers, bass clarinet; Patrick Quinn, bassoon; K.C. Corn, alto saxophone; Danny Hunget, tenor saxophone; Eban Alley, bari saxophone; Jessica Hurd, trumpet; Elard Thomas, trombone; Jay Norris, euphonium; and Jonathan Shea, Percussion I. All band members received participation certificates. In addition to Bunch and the first chairs, Ponca City instrumentalists performing with the 82-member Junior Honor Band were Ponca City East Middle School students Maleah Dyer, flute; Charlcy Hermanson, oboe; Menka Rose, Amanda Irwin, Erika Jones, Allison Brown and Nick Manley, clarinet; Shasta Davis, alto saxophone; Dustin Klopp, Jacobe Gallegos and Kyle Maxon, trumpet; Dallas Ketchum, French horn; Phil Chapman, David Eyster and Cody Harris, trombone; Laura Borkenhagen and Megann Dickey, euphonium; Becky Stanton, tuba; and Tyler Fender, Percussion I. Ponca City West members included Kayla Hover, Holly Catlin, Jessica Francis, Ashley Walters and Justine Dyer, clarinet; Michael Smith, bassoon; Sarah Wood and Chase Wright, trumpet; Jason Johnson, trombone; Austin Wentroth, euphonium; Phillip Major, Micha Wright and Doug Hudson, tuba; Kristen Jennings, Vanessa Copple, Andrew Harrison, and Jordan Kepka, Percussion I. From Ponca City 9 were Sonia Acosta, Rebecca Kellert and Melanie Harris, clarinet; Brandon Snyder, alto saxophone; Sharli Peeples, French horn; and James Taylor, euphonium. St. Mary's of Ponca City members were Bethany Harden and Kyla Wilkin, flute; and Anette Latimer, clarinet. Also performing was Amber Johnston of Shidler, flute. Performing with the 80-member Invitational High School Honor Band members in addition to the Outstanding Players and the first chairs were Po-Hi instrumentalists Alison Helms, Jennifer Hambleton, Amanda Jones and Hillary McKay, flute; Aimee Escue, Candice Robinson, and Roseanne Steeprock, clarinet; Lindsey Cobble, bass clarinet; Leslee Cooper, bassoon; David Corn, Jeremy Hingtgen, Gavin Jenkinson and David Kelle, trumpet; Brian Scott, French horn; Trevor Copple, Sheralyn Otto and James Sinton, euphonium; Kyle Wentroth, tuba; and Jonathan Shea and Tim Spielbusch, Percussion I. Also performing were Shidler students Megan McConaghy, clarinet, and Krystal Hein, bari saxophone. Junior Honor Band participating schools and their band directors included Tonkawa, Jama Moore; Blackwell, Bruce Martin; First Lutheran of Ponca City, Denise Jones; Morrison, Jan Waltman; Newkirk, Duncan Coons; Perkins-Tryon, Kent Taylor; Ponca City East, Rod Mackey; Ponca City West, Arlis Henegar; Shidler, Clay Lichtenberger; St. Mary's of Ponca City, Doug Martin. High School Honor Band participating schools and their band directors were Tonkawa, Moore; Blackwell, Mel Arner; Deer Creek-Lamont, Erin Place; Morrison, Waltman; Newkirk, Coons; Perkins-Tryon, Taylor; Ponca City, Mark Caspersen and Shidler, Lichtenberger. Lung, Cancer Screening Clinic Planned SaturdayPioneer Technology Center, Lincare, Inc., and Cancer Treatment Centers of America are conducting an Asthma and Lung Cancer Screening clinic Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will be held at Lincare, 617 East Hartford and is open to the public. Registered Respiratory Therapists will be on hand to answer questions concerning Asthma management and lung cancer screening. Educational materials and fun activities for children are scheduled along with students from PTC’s respiratory care program who will be providing basic instruction for children. Cancer Treatment centers of America will be conducting lung cancer screenings. This will involve the following: — Risk-assessment questionnaire; — Professional, individualized health assessment consultation; — Lung volume test; and — Sputum cytology for at-risk individuals. “Our purpose in the Asthma clinic is to teach children and parents how to best manage the asthmatic patient,” said Suzanne McCasland, PTC’s respiratory care instructor. “The clinic will help to focus on such things as warning signs of acute onset of asthma, when to go to the ER, how to best administer the prescribed medication, and triggers of the asthmatic.” McCasland further stated that there are approximately 17 million asthmatics in the U.S. and more than 480,000 hospitalizations for asthma annually. Asthma also causes more school absences, more hospital admissions, and more ER visits than any other chronic childhood disease. For more information on the Asthma and Lung Cancer Screening Clinic, please call 762-8336, ext. 319. County Commission Will Meet MondayNEWKIRK — Kay County Commissioners are scheduled for a regular session at 9 a.m. Monday at the Kay County courthouse in Newkirk. Highlighting the agenda for the meeting is the possible approval of an agreement between Osage County Juvenile Detention Center and Kay County for juvenile detention services for the remainder of fiscal year 2001. The commission will also open bids at 10 a.m. for the lease purchase of a loader in district No. 3. The board will also consider a resolution notifying the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Field Division of bridge load posting. Unfinished business is any business pertaining to capital expenditures, juvenile detention, juvenile block grant agreement, flood mitigation project, beautification project, new Health Department facility or any other unfinished business. City Commission Agenda Includes Time on Bus TourPonca City’s Board of Commissioners have two meetings scheduled for Monday in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. The first meeting is a special work session set for 4 p.m. As part of the meeting, commissioners will take a bus tour of the highway entrances into Ponca City with the Summit City Revitalization and Beautification Committee. The second meeting will be a regular session at 5:30 p.m. Highlighting the agenda for the meeting, members will consider and vote on an ordinance amending section 32-71 of the Code of Ordinances for the city of Ponca City, extending the additional two percent emergency telephone service tax from June 1, 2001, through May 31, 2002, and providing that the same shall be used for the purchase of ancillary 911 service communications equipment. Commissioners will also consider and vote on a bid committee recommendation to award a contract for ODOT Beautification project, P and R No. 01-01, to Keathly Nursery of Ponca City as the lowest and best bid and authorize the mayor to sign and execute the contract documents. Continuing from last week’s work session, commissioners will decide on a location for a skate park requested by the Three Extreme Group. The two locations currently under consideration are Fifth Street Park and Dan Moran park. 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. School CalendarFeb. 28 Career Day at Conoco, 8 a.m. March 1 Varsity girls golf at Marcus Invitational, 8 a.m. Varsity boys golf at Owasso, 9 a.m. Junior varsity, varsity baseball at Enid, 4:30 p.m. Ninth grade baseball at Westmore, 4:30 p.m. Wrestling banquet at Commons Area, 6 p.m. Drama/debate at Sapulpa. March 2 Pep rally at RFH, 9:10 a.m. Ninth grade and junior varsity baseball at Putnam North, 4:30 p.m. Varsity baseball against Choctaw, 4:30 p.m. Junior varsity, varsity soccer against Jenks at Sullins Stadium, 4:30 p.m. Drama/debate at Sapulpa. Band, chamber choir and orchestra at Northern Oklahoma College. March 3 Varsity girls and boys tennis at Oklahoma City, 8 a.m. Junior varsity baseball at Owasso, noon. Drama/debate in Sapulpa. Po-Hi Steppers regional competition at RFH. March 4 DECA State Convention in Oklahoma City. DEATHSM.R. Quinn M.R. QuinnBLACKWELL— M.R. “Russ” Quinn, Blackwell resident, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at the Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was 77. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell with the Rev. Robert Alexander of the Blackwell church and the Rev. Myles Schultz of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee, officiating. M. R. “Russ” Quinn was born May 1, 1923, in Leona, Kan. the son of James O. and Tilda (Monson) Quinn. He spent his early years in Leona and then moved to Atchison, Kan., where he attended school and graduated from Atchison High School in 1941. He then attended Emporia State University in Emporia, for two years. He entered the U.S. Air Force and went through cadet training. He married Rosella Voorhees on Dec. 10, 1943, in Atchison. He then entered college at the University of Missouri at Columbia, attending for one year. He was transferred with the Air Force to Enid, and then to Waco, Texas, where he flew B-52s. Following his discharge , they returned to Atchison where he was employed by the Atchison Daily Globe in the advertising department until 1953. They then moved to Blackwell. He became the advertising manager for the Blackwell Journal Tribune in 1960 and the general manager for the paper until 1966. He was employed at Ray Hamlin Chevrolet in Blackwell as a sales representative for 17 years, leaving there in 1983. In 1985 he joined the advertising department of the Tonkawa News and remained there until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell where he had served as president of the congregation several times, as well as the treasurer. He was a past member of the Blackwell-Tonkawa Airport Authority where he served as chairman. He was a past member of the Rotary Club in Blackwell. Flying was his first hobby and he owned his own plane. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Jim Quinn of Fort Gibson, Jerry Quinn of Okmulgee, and Tom Quinn of Clinton, Iowa; two sisters, Delma Kinney of El Paso, Texas and Patty Kinney of Hardin, Mont.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made in his name to The Lutheran Hour, 125 Vinnedge, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Clair TalbertClair Talbert, longtime Ponca City resident, died late Thursday evening, Feb. 22, 2001, in the Baptist Medical Center. He was 86. The funeral will be held graveside on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Minister Toby A. Blackstar, Victory Tabernacle, will officiate. Burial is under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel Born Elton Clair Talbert on June 24, 1914, in Pawnee, he was the son of Ernest Curtis and Opal Ann (Boggs) Talbert. He grew up and attended schools in the Pawnee-Maramec area. On June 1, 1946, he and Naomi Eunice Wallis were united in marriage in Winfield, Kan., and the couple made their home in Ponca City and have been here since 1946. Clair went to work for the U.S. Postal Service and also was a devoted farmer and rancher. He was a founding and charter member of the Disabled American Veterans McKnight Prinze Post No. 47 of Ponca City and a member of 101 Ranch Oldtimers Association. He enjoyed hunting, bowling and most of all, farming. Survivors include one daughter, Claire Ann Talbert Roop of Oklahoma City; two sons, Mark Talbert of Ponca City and Elton D. Talbert of Oklahoma City; one brother, Gail Talbert of Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Tine Williams of Wichita, Kan., and Anita Casey of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and four sisters. Memorial contributions maybe made in his memory to DAV-McKnight Prinze Post No. 47 401 South Lincoln, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 Jeraldine PiersonHUTCHINSON, KAN.— Jeraldine “Jerry” Pierson, a former resident of Ponca City, died Feb. 23, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson, Kan. She was 67. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at the Fairlawn Burial Park of Hutchinson under the direction of Elliott Mortuary. The Rev. Willard Stafford will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday. Jeraldine “Jerry” Pierson was born Aug. 17, 1933, at Hutchinson, the daughter of William and Loma Magazine Robinson. Although she spent most of her life in Hutchinson, she lived for many years in Ponca City. She was a graduate of Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa and was employed as a data entry clerk for Conoco for many years. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Delos V. Smith Senior Center in Hutchinson. Survivors include her mother; three brothers, John Robinson of Hutchinson, Kan., Stephen Robinson of Manhattan, Kan. and David Magazine of Fresno, Calif.; five sisters, Delores Robinson of Madera, Calif., Judi Norman of Possom Kingdom, Texas, June Karen Breckner and Jaquita Barnes both of Paso Robels, Calif. and Janis Jones of Fresno, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father and an infant brother. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association in care of Elliott Mortuary 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kan. 67501. ObituariesEsther M. FothNORTH NEWTON, Kan.— Esther M. Foth, resident of North Newton, Kan., died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at the Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kan. She was 88. Services will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. at Bethel College Mennonite Church with the Revs. Heidi Regier Kreider and Norma Johnson officiating. A private family graveside service will follow at Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton. Esther M. Foth was born Oct. 21,1912, southwest of Moundridge, Kan., to Solomon P. and Mary (Goering) Krehbiel. She received her education at Pleasant Ridge School District, Moundridge High School, and Bethel College. She taught two years in Paris (K - 8) country school. Upon her confession of faith, she was baptized June 12, 1927, and became a member of Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kan., where she remained active until her marriage and move to Oklahoma. On July 26, 1940, she married Walter H. Foth at Eden Mennonite Church. They lived in Cordell, Okla., 29 years until their move to Newton in 1971. Walter preceded her in death on May 23, 1981. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Leroy, her parents, and one sister, Elma Goering. She was an active member of Bethel College Mennonite Church. Since 1990 Esther enjoyed living at Kidron Retirement Center and being involved in Bethel College and community activities, which included volunteering at Kauffman Museum and the Book ReView. In early years Esther enjoyed teaching private piano lessons, playing the piano and organ in church, singing on the radio with a trio in Oklahoma, and sharing the music of her Eden Church background as choir director at Herold Mennonite Church near Cordell, Okla. The name Walter Hohmann was a familiar one to Esther’s immediate family, as she often spoke of her enjoyment in accompanying Handle’s Messiah under his direction at the Eden church. Piano continued to be a joy for her through playing duets and occasionally accompanying singing at Kidron. Esther was a legal secretary in her husband’s law firms. Together they traveled extensively and took many photographs and slides. They developed slide shows of various countries they visited and presented them to local groups. Esther enjoyed her memberships in Camera Club, Garden Club, Bethel College Reading Club, Prairie View Reading Club, China Painting clubs in Oklahoma and Kansas, Rook Club, Bethel Hospital Auxiliary, Ethnic Lunch Bunch, Bethel College Mennonite Church Bell Choir, Bethel College Mennonite Church Circles, Bethel College Women’s Association Council, and Life Enrichment. Because of Esther’s special interest and talent in the fine arts, she completed many oil paintings, drawings and pastels, and painted numerous pieces of china. She co-illustrated a Mennonite cookbook, and three quilts were made from the designs in the cookbook. She enjoyed writing stories and poetry — two of which were printed in poetry books. Her children and grandchildren have notebooks of her writings. Esther loved people and was especially devoted to her family. She derived much pleasure from watching birds and sunsets, entertaining, and playing games, especially word games and Rook. Her peppernuts were eagerly received by family as were the recipes she loved to collect, try out, and pass on. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-laws: Marilyn and Howard Schmidt of Newton and Lois and Robert Corbin of Ponca City, Okla; two grandchildren, Jason and wife Carey Corbin of Tulsa and Ryan Corbin of Houston, Texas; nephew and wife, Homer and Betty Stucky of Newton; niece and husband, Virginia and Jerry Florian of Wilson, Kan. and numerous cousins. Memorials may be made in her name to the Kauffman Museum in care of the Petersen Funeral Home, Inc., 215 N. Main, Newton, Kan. 67114. Paid Obituary Robert Lee ‘Robbie’ HindesRobert Lee “Robbie” Hindes, resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at his home, 2201 North Union. He was 37. The funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Trout Funeral Home. Robbie was born March 27, 1963, in Ponca City to Charles Hindes and Ruth J. (Lingnau) Harbeson. He attended school at the Opportunity Center. Robbie worked clean-up crew and road crew with his friends at the Opportunity Center and was very proud of the work he did. Every year Robbie looked forward to and participated in Special Olympics. His favorite events were the softball throw, the standing long jump and the running relay. He always tried his hardest and was always proud of being a Special Olympic athlete. Robbie was also a very devoted member of First Baptist Church in Ponca City. He had a very special place in the hearts of its members. Rarely did Robbie miss attending church and if he did, he was not very happy about it. He always had a smile and a hug for any and every one he met. One of Robbie’s biggest enjoyments in life was listening to music. He especially loved gospel and country music, and many times his family would hear him “belting out” his favorite songs from the other room. Another one of Robbie’s favorite pastimes was watching WWF wrestling and movies. Robbie was an avid collector of wrestling magazines and had an extensive collection of video tapes. Two of Rob’s biggest joys in his life were his two nephews, Jacob and Will. Many times on Sundays, Robbie and his mom would enjoy taking the boys out to eat pizza and then shopping at Wal-Mart. Robbie was a very dear and gentle man who will be truly missed by all who ever had the privilege of knowing him . Survivors include his mother Ruth Harbeson of Ponca City, father Charles Hindes of Ponca City, maternal grandmother Fern Lingnau of Ponca City, paternal grandmother Margaret Hindes of Ponca City, two brothers Todd Harbeson and his wife Krista of Ponca City and Josh Harbeson and Kristi of Shawnee, Okla., and two nephews Jacob Harbeson and Will Harbeson of Ponca City. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Bill Hindes and Ernest Lingnau. Memorial may be made to the Opportunity Center, 2201 North Union, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Paid Obituary Services PendingLena E. JeffersonFAIRFAX — Lena E. Jefferson, longtime Fairfax resident, died Friday Feb. 23, 2001, at the Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 86. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday Feb. 26, in the Hunsaker-Wooten Chapel under the direction of Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. Local survivors include her granddaughter Donna Barrone. Ada ConklinAda Conklin, Ponca City resident, died late Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, in the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 73. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Donald G. TaylorDonald “Don” G. Taylor, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2001 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was 80. Survivors include his wife, Billie. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. FuneralsRobert Gutherie MayARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Services for Robert Gutherie May will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. NEWS BRIEFSCheer Hopefuls — Eighth and ninth grade cheerleader hopefuls must have their applications and medical releases in to Christy Gonterman or Jill Corder c/o East Middle School by Monday, Feb. 26. Cheerleader clinic is 3:30 - 5:00 Feb. 26 - March 7 at EMS gym. All application forms must be turned in to particpate. For more information call Call Christy, 767-8020 or Jill, 767-8000. Fuller Brush, Watkins and Vision for Life products available at 300 West Highland, (Ponca Glass building). 762-6522. adv. Square Dance Friday — The Chikaskia Valley Square Dancers will meet Friday at the V.F.W. Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect Avenue. Caller Keith Stretch will call for square dancers at 8 p.m. and cuer George McElhoe will take care of the pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. AA Meeting — Open AA meetings at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Ponca Tribal Affairs building. Interested persons are welcome to attend. Modern Appliance, all Whirlpool, KitchenAid and RCA products on sale. 116 North 4th. 765-9847. adv. Junior Livestock Sale — The annual Kay County Junior Livestock premium sale will be held Friday, March 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Kay County Farm Youth Center. Twice As Good winter clothes sale. Mon.-Fri. 60-80% off. 209 South Second. adv. Accident — An accident at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 9:28 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stalled Vehicle — A stalled vehicle in the 1700 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 12:26 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, and reported the vehicle was gone upon arrival. Burglary — A woman in the 400 block of South Birch Street reported to Ponca City police at 12:27 p.m. Friday returning home and finding her residence had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kids Review now accepting children’s spring/summer consignments. adv. Accident — An accident in the 2800 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 12:38 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. If you are interested in saving the buildings on the Marland Estate, come to The Elk’s Lodge Monday the 26th of February at 5:30. 3612 Lake Road. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 1000 block of South Pine Street reported a 38-year-old man was taken into custody for violating probation at 2:06 p.m. Friday. 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. Stalled Vehicle — A stalled vehicle at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 4:13 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Caboose Thrift shop is having a clothing clearance sale Monday through Wednesday, 9 am- 4:30pm. adv. Burglary — A man in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported his vehicle had been broken into and his stereo stolen to Ponca City police at 4:15 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fire Run — A man reported to the Communications Center at 4:27 p.m. Friday a tank battery in the 5200 block of South Fountain Road had been hit by lightning. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department responded and Marland Volunteer Fire Department was paged to assist. Accident — A minor accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 5 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Refrigerators, Electric Ranges, Washers, Dryers, Maytag Dent sale. Copeland’s 315 East Grand. adv. Theft — A woman in the 1400 block of North Waverly Street reported a stolen cell phone to Ponca City police at 5:36 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Authorized Sale extended through March 10th for Aromatique potpourri and candles. The Emporium, 305 East Grand. adv. Stalled Vehicle — A man reported he was stranded with his kids in a parking lot at Roosevelt School, 815 East Highland Avenue, and asked an officer to respond at 7:12 p.m. Friday. The man and his kids were taken home. The man also requested an extra patrol of the school’s parking lot until he could return for the vehicle. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Mid-West EZ Stop, 1100 North Union Street, reported a $5.01 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 8:57 p.m. Friday. A description was given of the driver and the vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer in the 1400 block of East South Avenue reported a 25-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication, transporting an open container and improper use of a lane at 1:58 a.m. Saturday. Disturbance — A man reported to Ponca City police at 2:04 a.m. Saturday several subjects were trying to fight a neighbor in the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue. Several juveniles were escorted to the police department and cited, before being released to their parents. Disturbance — A clerk at Conoco Convenience Mart No. 17, 3305 North Fourteenth Street, reported to Ponca City police at 3:49 a.m. Saturday a man and a woman were arguing in the business. Three officers responded to the scene and a 28-year-old man was taken into possession of stolen property. - LIFESTYLESIt’s a Small World…Reaffirmed It’s a Small World…ReaffirmedEditor’s note: Wendy Fretwell, who presently resides in Ponca City, told this story to Louise Abercrombie, Business Editor for The News. In her own words, Mrs. Fretwell relates a story fraught with coincidence. “The world is a small place.” We can all think of examples of chance meetings with friends from the past, but this one is truly a chance in a million! On Oct. 7, 2000, the following “strange, but true” story took place here in Ponca City. A group of ladies came from the Stillwater Tennis Club to play a league match against women from the Ponca City Country Club. After the matches were played, we started chatting amongst ourselves and one of the Stillwater group asked me if I was from England. (My English accent is a giveaway every time!). This is more or less the bizarre conversation that followed from that chance remark: Wendy: Yes. I am English, but I have been living in Ponca City for nearly a year. Barbara: Oh! We used to live in England. We had a great time there. W: Did you live in London? B: No, but about 30 miles away in a small town called Weybridge in Surrey. W: Really! That’s amazing! We lived in Weybridge too. The location was ideal for commuting into London. B: The road where we lived had fantastic trees. In our front garden we had this enormous holly tree with masses of red berries. All the neighbors asked for cuttings from the tree at Christmas time. W: (looking very puzzIed) We had a wonderful holly tree in our garden as well. They certainly do have some lovely trees in Surrey! B: I still keep in touch with our old neighbors, Dot and Johnny Johnson. Did you know them? They had a swimming pool. W: (looking dumbstruck!) Dot and Johnny were our next-door neighbors. Hold on, what was the name of the house you lived in? B: “Coppers.” The road was called “Firfields.” W: Gosh. That was our house for 10 years! That’s unbelievable! Over lunch, we exchanged names and then it all became a lot clearer! Barbara, her husband, Andre, and daughter, Andrea, had indeed lived in our house for four years while we were in Hamburg, Germany (1984 - 88). We had used an agent to arrange the rental and find suitable tenants, and so we really didn’t know them personally. However, I do remember briefly meeting Barbara on an inspection of the house during the time they were renting. Luckily, they were excellent tenants and there were no problems. Barbara and Andre Tatara are Canadian citizens, but have lived in Stillwater, Okla. for five years. We met for dinner recently and had ‘a good trip down memory lane.’ Now that we have become acquainted again, I’m sure we will stay in touch. The probability of this encounter happening in a remote comer of Oklahoma was so low that it was truly a one in a million reunion! School CookbookThe West Middle School Home Economics Department has collected 406 recipes from students, their families and faculty members and published “The Best of West 2000” recipe book which is now available. This cookbook contains traditional and cherished recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts and a host of other recipes, as well as the recipes made by the sixth and seventh grade food classes. Each donor’s name is printed. The book sells for $7. Proceeds from this book will benefit the West Home Economics Department program. To order your copy, contact Jackie Bufton, Freda Brisman or the school office at 767-8020. One Call Helps Those Applying For SS BenefitsSee today’s News for a special Social Security tabloid with additional information. Now it’s easy for you to apply for Social Security retirement or survivor’s benefits. With one call to a toll-free 800 number — 1-800-772-1213 — you can apply for retirement or survivor’s benefits between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on business days. It’s best to apply three months before the date you want the benefit to start. To use the one-call service to apply for retirement benefits, you need your: Social Security number; Birth certificate; W-2 forms or self-employment tax return for the most recent year; and financial institution name and account number to deposit benefits into your account. You need proof of U.S. citizenship. For survivor’s benefits, you will also need, in addition to the above information: the deceased worker’s Social Security number; your marriage certificate, if you are a widow or widower. Erin M. DeWeese Bride Of Richard Jay TrussellPioneer Bible Church was the setting for the Jan. 20, 2001, wedding of Erin Michelle DeWeese and Richard Jay Trussell. Their double-ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. Larry Harris. Decorations in the church included spiral candelabras adorned with Virginia roses, Stargazer lilies, white carnations, baby’s breath, coffee leaves, sprengeri and leatherleaf fern. The pews were marked with burgundy and green bows and a white candle was placed in each window enclosure. The bride is the daughter of Gail DeWeese and Garry DeWeese of Ponca City, and the bridegroom is the son of Lynda Trussell and Lyles Trussell, also of Ponca City. Grandparents are Homer and Bonnie DeWeese, Leo and Martha Rodrigues, Emmitt and Katherine Trussell, all of Ponca City. Great-grandmother is Ethel Ramsey, also of Ponca City. The musical program included “Amazed” by Lonestar and “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain. Jessica Sawatski of Oklahoma City and Matt Payne were vocalists, and Angela Kana was the pianist. Candlelighters were Kristina Kirsch and Kristina Huddleston. Carol Bottoms attended the guest book. Flowergirls, Olivia Johnson of Bartlesville and Corinne Nelson, wore white satin sleeveless dresses complemented by short-sleeved jackets and tulle overskirts filled with burgundy and white flower petals. The dresses were designed and fashioned by Gail DeWeese. Ringbearers were Bradyn Pressnall and Christian Frame of Andale, Kan. Alysa Pressnall was the honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Jessica Sawatski of Oklahoma City; Laura Harris of College Point, N.Y.; Kim Nelson; Patty Frame of Andale, Kan.; and Rachel Erkenbeck. Each wore a forest green satin gown in an A-line design with a fitted bodice and scooped neckline. Each skirt was overlaid with forest green tulle. The gowns were created by the bride’s mother. Each carried a colonial arrangement of white Virginia roses, burgundy-tipped white carnations, wax flowers, white carnations, baby’s breath and leatherleaf fern. Flowers for the wedding party were arranged by Sheryl Sallee and Paula Denson as a gift for the couple. Ryan Sawatski of Oklahoma City served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Darren Pressnall; Ben Coffman and Kevin Dunn, both of Oklahoma City; Mark Frame of Andale, Kan.; and Shawn DeWeese. Ushers were Bart Varner of Oklahoma City and Bryan Bottoms. The bride wore a gown designed and created by her mother. The floor-length white satin gown in a princess style featured a fitted bodice and sleeves embellished with white lace. The off-the-shoulder neckline was accented in back by pearl buttons. The triple-layered tulle veiling was adorned with silk roses and secured by an ivory comb. The bride carried a bouquet of Stargazer lilies, white Virginia roses, Cymbidium orchids, white tulips, baby’s breath and burgundy waxflowers. Following tradition, she wore a heart-shaped necklace, a gift from the bridegroom, as something new. For something old, two charms were sewn into the sleeves of her gown. Something borrowed was the veil from Jessica Sawatski, and something blue was her garter. Gail DeWeese, Garry and Debbie DeWeese hosted the reception at the American Legion. Assisting with the event were Caroline Stolhand, Len DiGaia, Marika Kirsch, Debi White and Amy Cobb. The newlywed couple resides at 2012 Westchester, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. The bride is a special education teacher at Monroe elementary School and the bridegroom is a personal trainer at Adams Athletic Club. Out-of-town guests attending the wedding were Debi White of Winston-Salem, N.C., Marketa and Jim Fisher, Raqueta and David Portalatin of Houston, Texas, Lisa Imbriano of Massachusetts; Gloria and Richard Franks, Jennifer and Dusty Johnson of Bartlesville, and Juanita Haddad of Enid. Valued Rules for Press CorpsThe following is a top ten list of what not to do if you are in the press corps covering President George W. Bush. Top Ten List No. 10 — Do not attempt to crawl over the orange cement barriers, even if it is a short cut. State Troopers have no sense of humor when it comes to allowing people with a camera inside restricted areas. No. 9 — Do not throw firecrackers or pop large paper sacks in a 20-mile radius of the President of the United States. Seems these sound effects resemble the echo of gunfire. No. 8 — Never ask those men in black running around with earplugs and a cord running down their necks if they are hard of hearing. Do not give them a phone number for Belltone. This would be a breach of national security and, for goodness sake, don’t whisper “Dubya is handsome enough to die for” — those ear plugs are super sensitive. No. 7 — Never run out in front of the presidential motorcycle escorts shouting “Are you members of the Hells Angels?” No. 6 — Don’t attempt to climb to the top of the six-foot fence cordoning off the area for a better camera angle. Seems this is not accepted behavior for photo buffs, newspaper photographers or thrill seekers. No. 5 — Don’t try to fool the entrance guards when a metal detector goes off by claiming it is the fillings in your teeth. In fact, this explanation could call for an electronic strip search. No. 4 — Never tamper with the age, color of hair or weight specified on your driver’s license. Putting tape over the weight area is unacceptable. Never mind that the license is already a false document since the weight was recorded at 16 years of age. But you could be hauled in for questioning as a threat to world peace. No. 3 — Be sure to memorize your Social Security number, or better yet, have it tattooed on your forehead. If you’re held for interrogation for some minor infraction of security regulations the numbers will come in handy. These identifying numerals could prove you have no previous criminal record such as spitting on the sidewalk. No. 2 — Never pack your lunch in your camera bag because the security sniffing dogs are especially attracted to explosives, drugs and sandwiches. No. 1 — Most important, do not stand behind the horse patrol — for obvious reasons. I plead guilty to only one of these offenses on my recent trip to Oklahoma City to cover President Bush. That’s right I violated No. 2. How was I to know the patrol dogs are bananas about peanut butter? Esther Peckenpaugh To WedMarch 24 is the date chosen by Esther Zoe Peckenpaugh and Robert Jackson Ivie for their wedding in Marland’s Grand Home. Miss Peckenpaugh is the daughter of Vickie Peckenpaugh of Ponca City and Gary Z. Peckenpaugh of Killeen, Texas. Ivie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ivie of Ponca City. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Ponca City High School and is attending Northern Oklahoma College. She is employed at Sykes Enterprises. Ivie, also a 2000 PCHS graduate, is employed at Mock Fashion Floors. Updated HCFA Information AvailableThe Health Care Financing Administration has updated a number of their publications aimed at Medicare beneficiaries for the year 2001. They are available at your local Social Security Office, and many are available for down-loading from the Internet at www.medicare.gov. Medicare Preventive Services provides updated information about covered preventive services including certain cancer screening tests, bone mass measurement, diabetes monitoring and shots, like flu shots. Your Medicare Benefits explains Medicare’s Part A and Part B benefits, including preventive services. It also provides contact numbers and referral to sources for more detailed information. The flyer, Do you Need Help to Pay Health Care Costs, provides information about help with paying health care costs, and also includes new income levels for qualifying for help. The flyer, Medicare Appeals and Grievances, explains Medicare’s appeals and grievance processes. Medigap Policies and Protections explains Medigap policies and what they cover, as well as Medicare beneficiaries’ rights to buy a Medigap policy when their health coverage changes. The 2001 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare provides information about Medicare supplemental insurance, including purchasing and using Medigap insurance, and other private health insurance. Medicare Savings for Qualified Beneficiaries provides information about help with paying Medicare costs. It also provides information on new income levels for 2001. To obtain any of these publications, log onto http://www.medicare.gov or visit your local Social Security Office. Singles Plan EventsActivity schedule for the Singles Network has been announced. The group will have a birthday dinner at the Red Lobster restaurant on Feb. 25. Those participating are asked to meet at 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church and to call Phil, 765-4620, for more details. Members will meet at the Amarillo Grill for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28. Fairview Quilter To Present Program for Local GuildElda Martens of Fairview will present an inspirational and educational program, “Quilts with a Future, Quilts with a Past,” for the P.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran church. Guests are welcome. Ms. Martens, the oldest granddaughter in a Mennonite household, received hands-on knowledge and training from her grandmother and later with her mother-in-law, giving her experience with two distinct quilting styles. Her presentation will highlight a personal and family collection of quilts, with stories explaining the history and people who inspired each one. She says that her education “has been inspired from a heart-felt love of the art and relationships threaded into quilts.” The guild met Jan. 22 with 23 members and nine guests present. Sue Roy, president, presided. Cleda Oertle, pattern chairman, invited those who had made a quilt or design from her challenge to show their projects. Each person was given a fat quarter. Cleda displayed the quilt and table runner that she had made to be auctioned for a charity. Each member received a copy of the patterns for both designs. Door prizes were won by Colleen Patterson, Irene Suckley, Nancy Bright, Esther Bersche, Mary Bryant, Suzanne Robinson, Katherine Edgar, Doris Gammill, Sue Roy, Alice Wiederrich, Margaretta Rains, Karen Shurts, and Cleda Oertle. Judy Wohletz discussed possibilities for coming workshops. A drawing was held for ornaments from the guild tree at the art center. Winners were Mary Bryant, Sue Roy, Karen Shurts, Alice Wiederrich, Doris Gammill, Suzanne Robinson, Cleda Oertle, and Peggy Krider. Show and Share participants were Pam Williams and Sue Roy. Upcoming area quilting events were announced. The Newkirk Main Street is sponsoring a Quilters’ Tea on Mar. 3 at the Newkirk Heritage Center. Tickets are $5. The Muskogee Area Quilters’ Guild is holding their 6th annual quilt show on April 6 and 7. The Jubilee Quilters’ Guild from Bartlesville will hold a QuiltFest 200 on June 15 and 16. The National Quilting Association will host a show in Tulsa June 21-24. The program was a trunk show presented by Dot Cowan, Eleanor Ciskowski, Jerry Moore, and Norma Kinzie. They each shared a variety of quilts and told the stories behind the quilts, giving many ideas for projects. AAUW Events Include Banquet Honoring WomenThe American Association of University Women will meet at 6 p.m. March 6 at the Ponca City Country Club. The program will honor local women from area organizations. Speaker for the “Women’s Day Banquet” will be Pixie Rowland, who will discuss the Citizen Police academy and law enforcement. AAUW meets each month, September through May. Ponca City branch meetings are held at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City Country Club on the third Saturday of the month. Three special interest groups meet each month also. The next meetings of these groups are Book Discussion Group at the home of Joanne Giddens, 2408 Ames, at 7:30 p.m. March 12. The discussion will be led by Norma Casad. The bridge group will meet at 7 p.m.. March 26 in the home of Barbara Younger with Norma Casad as co-hostess. The Out To Lunch bunch will meet March 2 at the Western Sizzlin’ restaurant with Rosa lee Flanigin as hostess. A bridge benefit is planned for May 11 to provide funds for the AAUW scholarships. AAUW is an organization interested in education and the advancement of women. Every member is required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. For more information about the organization contact Barbara Moses, membership chairman, 765-7074, or branch president, Grace Chism, 765-3519. Fibromyalgia Group Schedules MeetingLilly 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 will be discussing ways to help keep symptoms down and activity and productivity of individuals up. 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. Music Program Scheduled As Memorial for Lois RenceMembers of the Piano Workshop, a division of the Ponca City Federated Music Club, will present a program in memory of the late Lois Rence on March 2 at Marland’s Grand Home. Mrs. Rence had served as president of Ponca City Music Club and immediate past chairperson of the Piano Workshop as well as an active and dedicated member. Works to be presented are a piano duet, “Pavonne,” by Morton Gould, performed by Marge Howard and Elma Robson; a piano solo, “Romance Without Words,” by Gabriel Faure, performed by Alice Crowder; a vocal solo, “The Prayer Perfect,” by Ervine Stenson, poem by James Whitcomb Riley, performed by Kay Anthony; and a piano quartet, “A Scott Joplin Rag Rhapsody,” arranged by Kevin Olson, performed by Kathy Wimberley, Vicki Stokke, Bobbie Motz, and Barbara Manering. Dessert will be served at 1 p.m. followed by the program. A brief business meeting will follow the program. Hostesses for the meeting are Pam Oster, Beth Amsler, Latane Crawford, Pearl Farris, Holly Kamp, Dee Nelson, Mary Lois Neld, and Myrtle Waugh. The public is invited to attend this program. Ponca City Music Club is affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs and the Oklahoma, Federation of Music Clubs. DAR Program About Washington“George Washington — What You May Not Know About Him” was the title of the program presented by Donna Lamb, former Regent of the Enid Chapter, at the February meeting of the Ponca City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. February is American History month and Mrs. Lamb tested the knowledge of the audience with the following: Question 1: The name of George Washington’s father and mother were? The answer is Augustine and Mary. Question 2. George Washington was born at Pope’s Creek Farm in Westmorland County, Va. when? According to the calendar that was then in use, George Washington was born on Feb. 11, 1732. The revised calendar in 1752 moved George Washington’s birthday to Feb. 22 Question 3. George Washington’s favorite subject at school was what? Arithmetic was his favorite subject. George studied enough geography and history to know something of the outside world. As a school boy, Washington wrote 110 rules of civility. Question 4. What did George Washington enjoy most? exploring the wilderness/ rowing on the river / horse racing / swimming / dancing / hunting game / fishing are all correct. Question 5. How many wives did George Washington have? One — Martha. She had been married previously to a wealthy Virginia planter. George and Martha did not have children of their own. However, he did adopt Martha’s two children. Question 6. Washington’s running mate was John Adams — true or false? The answer is false. There were no political parties at the time and no tickets. John Adams was elected vice president because he finished in second place. Question 7. Washington swept the electoral votes of all 13 states — true or false? False. New York failed to choose their electors in time and North Carolina and Rhode Island had not yet ratified the Constitution. Question 8. Washington was sworn in at Independence Hall in Philadelphia — true or false? False. He was sworn in at Federal Hall in New York, the nation’s first Capitol. During the meeting, American History Essay contest winners were introduced to the group. The event was coordinated by Diane Crossland, chairman of the American History committee. The subject and title for this year’s contest was “If the United States Capitol Walls Could Talk.” Local winners were all from St. Mary’s School. Winning first place awards were Grant Detten, fifth grade; Colby Waller, sixth grade; Dominique Schreiner, seventh grade and Bethany Kathryn Doerksen, eighth grade. Second place awards went to Collin Hogan, fifth grade; Christopher Banerjee, sixth grade; Kara Thomas, seventh grade and Darrel Marie Schreiner, eighth grade. Receiving third place were Donovan Paul Becker, fifth grade; Robert Phipps, sixth grade; Derek Love, seventh grade and Rachel Maureen Mackey, eighth grade. During the business meeting, the executive board voted to salute Audrey Jones, Chapter Regent, as Woman of the Year at the annual AAUW Women’s Day Banquet on March 6. At the March meeting the Ponca City Chapter Executive Board will host a luncheon at noon at Marland’s Grand Home. Administrators from Bacone College, Muskogee, will give a program on “Who We Are and Where We Are Going.” Members are reminded to bring items for the Bacone College “Treasure Chest.” Micah M.Landis To MarryAnnouncing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Micah Michelle Landis, to Dustin James Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mills of Newkirk, are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Landis of Newkirk. A 2 p.m. ceremony is planned for March 10 at the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the ceremony and reception. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Bob and Joyce Landis of Lamont, Pernina Weatherman of Newkirk, and the late A.G. Weatherman. Her great-grandmother is Eula Pierce of Lamont. The future bridegroom’s grandparents are Cecil and Shirley Sparks of Arkansas City, Kan., and Jim and Virginia Snodgrass of Guthrie. The couple are both graduates of Newkirk High School. Mills is currently serving with the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Sill. Pair To Observe AnniversaryDonald W. and Linda S. Hardin will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Wednesday. The couple was united in marriage Feb. 28, 1976, at the Ponca City Cultural Center in the first wedding ceremony to be held in the building since its purchase by the city. Mr. and Mrs. Hardin moved to Texas in January 2000. They reside at the Crystal Bay Apartments, 2223 West Bay Area Blvd. no. 2305, Webster, Texas 77598. He is employed with Dynegy in Houston and she is a contract employee for IBM in Houston. The couple has two children and a grandson. Their son, Robert, his wife, Christina, and son, Joshua, reside in Seabrook, Texas; and daughter, Jenny, and her husband, Jared Bain, reside in Stillwater. Woodalls Celebrate 60 YearsMr. and Mrs. George E. Woodall Sr., 1709 North Seventh, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on March 4. George Woodall and Edna Hunt were married March 4, 1941, in the Evangelic Church with the Rev. Mr. Hower officiating. A celebration in their honor will be held 2-4 p.m. March 4 at Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford. Friends and family are invited to attend the event and the couple requests that there be no gifts. Mr. Woodall served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army, and retired from Conoco after 35 years employment in the Fire and Safety Department. They have four children, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Their children are Leora Burnsteel and her husband, Ron, of Chino Valley, Ariz.; George Woodall Jr., and his wife, Linda, of Ponca City; Charles Woodall, and his wife, Doris, of Ponca City; and John Woodall of Ponca City. Tri-Church Luncheon SlatedFirst Christian Church will host a covered dish salad luncheon that will be shared by three CWF groups. The groups are from The First Christian Church, Community Christian Church, and Woodlands Christian Church. The luncheon will be at 12:00 noon on March 1. Members from the Community Christian Church will lead the worship. Woodlands Christian Church members are in charge of the program. Marsha Kay Oldham, a native of Enid, will be the guest speaker. She and her husband are active members of the Garber Christian Church in Garber. She has served on the church board, was formerly the church secretary, and has co-taught an adult Sunday School class. She currently is a deaconess and plays the piano for worship service. She represented the church family on her “Woman to Woman” trip to Mexico and will share her experiences at the salad luncheon. The Rev. Marilyn L. Merle, Woodlands Christian Church; the Rev. Dorothy Coy-Light, Community Christian Church; and the Rev. Diana Leaf, First Christian Church, will also participate in the program. The presidents of the CWF groups are: Lavon Shepler, Community Christian Church; Linda Watson, Woodlands Christian Church; and Ruth Stone, First Christian Church. St. Francis Guild Plans St. Pat Lunch March 21St. Francis Guild of St. Mary’s Catholic Church is sponsoring a salad luncheon and card party at the parish hall noon-3:30 p.m. March 21. Door prizes will be given during the St. Patrick’s Day theme event. Tickets are $5 per person and maybe purchased by calling Deanna Nicholas, 762-5496; Beverly Smith, 762-2695; or Joan Slovacek, 762-5953. Meals on Wheels Menu ListedMeals 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. 26: Shepherd’s pie; seasoned asparagus; cornbread or dinner roll; cottage garden salad; lemon pudding. Tuesday, Feb. 27: Baked rosemary chicken; bread dressing; green beans; pickled beets; sliced peaches. Wednesday, Feb. 28: Salisbury steak with brown gravy; potato casserole; country blend vegetables; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate cake. Thursday, March 1: Herbed pork loin; mashed potatoes with gravy; candied carrots; pea salad; apple crisp. Friday, March 2: Pepper steak; steamed rice; herbed green beans; macaroni salad; watermelon cubes. Sally Ann Ortwein EngagedThe Rev. J. Craig and Karen Ortwein of Newkirk announce the engagement of their daughter, Sally Ann, to Daniel Christian Shepard of San Diego, Calif., son of John R. and Donna G. Shepard of San Diego. An electrician in San Diego, Shepard is moving to Oklahoma. The bride-elect is employed as a substitute teacher for the Ponca City School system. A Sept. 29 wedding is planned. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ortwein of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Honick, rural Peckham. Great-grandparents include Hazel Morris of Logansport, La., and Ray Honick of Blackwell. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Richard and Gail Field of Chino Hills, Calif. Dondi M. Fearnow Marries David Anderson in NewkirkDondi Mari Fearnow and David Lee Anderson were united in marriage Feb. 14, 2001, in a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Danny Ringer, pastor, in the First Baptist Church of Newkirk. The couple’s families were in attendance, including the bride’s son, Christian Fearnow. The couple resides in Ponca City. The bride is a 1986 graduate of Ponca City High School. She is presently attending Northern Oklahoma College and is employed at the Cherokee Strip Credit Union in Ponca City. The bridegroom, also a 1986 PCHS graduate, graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1991. Anderson is building superintendent for the First Baptist Church in Ponca City. Motz Home Is Setting For Piano Workshop EventBobbie Motz was hostess when members of the Ponca City Federated Music Club’s Piano Workshop met on Feb. 19. Vicki Stokke assisted her as co-hostess for the social hour, which preceded the business meeting chaired by Barbara Manering. Members presented selections they would be playing for their next city wide music club meeting on March 2 at Marland’s Grand Home at 1 p.m. Those performing were Alice Crowder, Marge Howard, Kay Anthony, Bobbie Motz, Barbara Manering, Elma Robson, Vicki Stokke and Kathy Wimberley. The program will be given in memory of the late Lois Rence who had been chairperson for the Piano Workshop. The next meeting will be in the home of Elma Robson on March 13 with Marge Howard assisting as co-hostess. The lesson will be about music which has been composed to be performed by only one hand. Engagement Is AnnouncedThe engagement of Glenda Sue Noval to William D. Thomas is being announced by her father, Glen Conklin of Ponca City. She attended school in Kaw City, graduated from high school in Stillwater, and attended Oklahoma University. She became a professional model in Houston, Texas, where, for several years, she was a house model for Sakowitz and then did freelance work for Sakowitz, Neiman-Marcus, Joske’s and Foley’s. After moving to Coral Gables, Fla. she worked for several years in the accounting department at the Flagship National Bank in Miami. Later, she worked in the accounting department of the North Gables Hospital in Coral Gables. Following early retirement, she moved to Pembrook Pines near Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Thomas graduated from Stillwater High School, Tulsa Art School, and Oklahoma State University. He was a firefighter in Stillwater during his high school years and prior to his Naval Service in World War 11. He served as a Fire Controlman for 2 1/2 years, including service on the U.S.S. O’Brian destroyer in the Pacific Theater. After returning home, he continued his education and was employed by Conoco in 1950 where he became the first graphic artist and art director for the company, and was instrumental in establishing the Graphics Department. He retired from Conoco in 1981 and opened the “Graphic Center” on North Third Street in Ponca City where he continues to do his graphic and art work along with selling art supplies to the public. ‘Lose to Win’ Campaign Weighs In With Newkirk Main StreetSpring is coming, and it will soon be time to get in |