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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, March 11, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). First Monday Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of the month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Every Tuesday Kiwanis, Noon-1 p.m., Apple Cart Restaurant. 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 March Senior Pitch, 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Monday 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. Tuesday Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Covered Dish Dinner, 5 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand, with special music, bring a dish and join the fun. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Wednesday 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. Wednesday-Thursday Conoco Retires Association 55 Alive Driving Course, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. 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. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. The Singing ChurchWomen of Oklahoma free concert, 7 p.m., Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road, more information 765-2404. 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. Friday Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Saturday 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 Password!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. 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. Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. March 31 Present and Past Staff Members from East Middle School invited to staff reunion, call 762-2093 for information. April 2 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. April 3 Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. April 4 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. April 5 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Hospice of Ponca City Office, 1904 North Union Street. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., National Guard Armory, West South Avenue, Ponca City, public welcome, for more information 762-9053 or 762-7360. April 5, 6 and 7 KLVV Christian Radio’s annual Sharathon Fund Raiser 88.7 FM, call 767-1400 to volunteer or pledge. 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. Christian Motorcycles Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga, I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa. Charlie Daniels Band, Poncan Theatre. April 8 “The Promise” Easter pageant, 6 p.m., Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road, free admission, more information 765-2404. April 9 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. “The Promise” Easter pageant, 7 p.m., Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road, free admission, more information 765-2404. Grief Support Group, 7 p.m., Hospice of Ponca City Office, 1904 North Union Street. April 10 McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. April 11 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Garden Center, East Grand Avenue. YMCA/Community Pool Committee, 12:30 p.m., YMCA, 702 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. April 12 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. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City. April 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. April 16 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. April 17 Kaw Lake Association, noon, Hero’s, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, 901 Monument Road. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. April 18 Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room of Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue. April 19 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by. Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Hospice 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, Ponca City. April 20 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Friendship Feast Fund Raising Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First Christian Church, North Fifth Street at East Cleveland Avenue, $6 adults, $3 children. Taste and Tasteless, Poncan Theatre. April 23 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. April 25 The Army Annual Reunion, 6 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue. April 26 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. April 27 Community Concert, Hutchins Memorial. Po-Hi Releases Second Trimester Honor RollsThe second trimester honor rolls for Ponca City High School have been released. Students earned a 4.0 or above grade average in all subjects, with no incomplete grades, were named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Those achieving a 3.00-3.99 grade average in subjects, also with no incomplete grades, and no grade below a C, were named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. Students must also be enrolled in four core courses for honor roll consideration and may not have any unsatisfactory in activity classes. Superintendent’s Honor Roll Seniors achieving the honor of being named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Alicia Allen, Candace Benson, Jena Birdsong, Crystal Bounds, Clara Bowen, Sunita Chahar, Aubry Clark, Aaron Cohenour, Bryan Coppock, Lisa Drouhard, Raisa Durrani, Karalyn Eyster, Timothy Frick, Danail Georgiev, Rachel Gilliland, Amanda-Mindy Gray, Katarzyna Grzesik, Alecia Hagerdon, Nicole Hardy, Carrie Haworth, Katie Homp, Staci Jeffries, Michael Keen, Tasha Leatherman, Aaron Leclair, Kendra Love, Emily Luebcke, Michael Martin, Michele McChristi, Laura McDaniel, Mandi McGraw, Chelsea Merrifield, Elizabeth Milligan, Jennifer Niemann, Jennifer Nimmo, Andra Nuzum, Sheralyn Otto, Dusty Patrick, Joshua Pitts, Abby Roth, Jacquelyn Salmons, Benjamin Steichen, Dustin Topper, Tara Trenary, Eric Whitebay, Marcie Wilkinson and Melody Wynn. Juniors on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Jonathon Barker, Caitlin Bearskin, Stephanie Beier, Amanda Brashears, Robert Bushaw, Elisabeth Case, Meena Chahar, Kruger (K.C.) Corn, James Cullin, Emily Day, Bethany Dester, Ashley Ford, Amber Foy, Kara Hardy, Sunna Hingst, Bethany Honick, Daniel Hunget, Austin Keller, Shawna Kelley, Jamie Korsmo, Joshua Lawler, Jamie Leach, Benjamin Loney, Robin Maril, Meg McDaniel, Morgon Mongold, Elizabeth Newman, Jamie Reiss, Andrew Romine, Trevor Seales, Kristen Sievert, James Sinton, Robert Trant, Creighton Weber and Jenna Wedd. Sophomores included on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll included Megan Baugh, Serenity Becker, Jeremy Beguin, Joel Borkenhagen, Taryn Bradford, Kera Brown, Marie Brown, Courtney Calvert, Lauren Cartlidge, Clifford Chao, Jennifer Christian, David Corn, Sarah Denny, Gracin Dorsey, Mackenzie Fender, Allison Ford, Melissa Fore, Michael Gamble, Elizabeth Golay, Garrett Hardy, Graden Hardy, Ashton Herbert, Lisa Hover, Bradley Keim, David Kelle, Katrina Kirsch, Jeffrey Kruck, Ann Kruckeberg, Linn Kruckeberg, Erin Land, Kristy Lau, Amanda Lewis, Bethany Lewis, Kayla Mills, Wendi Mills, Agustin Mohedas, Shannon Muchmore, Stacy Murray, Lindsay Niemann, Stacia Otto, Angela Pitts, Stephanie Powers, Brent Purkaple, Patrick Quinn, Katherine Roland, Corey Shafer, Jennifer Spielbusch, Lindsay Stafford, Melissa Stangeland, Aaron Upshaw, Ajay Vaidya, Chad Walker, Amber Wright and Rachel Yeakley. Ninth grade students on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Tara Allison, Christopher Anderson, Kristin Angle, Megan Benyshek, Bonnie Blumert, Amanda Bohon, Whitney Bunch, Jessica Bushman, Michaela Cavener, Anthony Childers, Benjamin Davis, Katie Didericks, Sarah Edens, Jeffrey Enevoldsen, Matthew Fair, Leah Fisher, Brittney Gilliam, Morgan Ham, Sarah Hart, Scott Hartman, Bryan Henning, Hanah Hopkins, Krysten Howey, Layne Keathly, Tyler Knight, Jessica Koster, Paula Krueger, Kyla Lewis, Krystle Loney, Shannon Love, Nicole Mansfield, Diane Mora, Amy Moriarty, Cassie Neahring, Amanda Neal, Shelli Novotny, Beth Powell, Mary Powell, Kori Quillin, Kortny Rhodes, Jenny Rutter, Joe Searle, C. Stone, Brian Tollison, Jamie Trout, Elizabeth Tucker, Erik VanArsdale, Cameron Waggerman, Jeremy Ward, Jonathan Waterloo, Meghan Williams, James Wingender, Aaron Wright and Kimberly Young. Principal’s Honor Roll Seniors achieving recognition on the Principal’s Honor Roll were Chad Ake, Joseph Alcott, Brandon Altman, James Anderson, James Anno, Jennifer Arner, Ashley Atteberry, Casey Badley, Dustin Barden, Mark Barnes, Ben Becker, Jay Bellinghausen, Jacob Biby, Jackie (J.B.) Bohon, Matt Bond, Travis Boxley, Jared Brashears, Kassandra Bridges, Heather Brown, Matthew Caine, Joey Campbell, Susie Carmack, John Chamberlin, Amory Clark, Kevin Clinton, Luke Cobb, Brandi Combes, Katherine Connely, Lisa Cooper, Karie Corbin, Jerimy Cox, Tara Cries For Ribs, Cara Cusick, Jennifer Daine, Travis Deavers, Amber DeWeese, Benton Dickey, Clair Didlake, Jennifer Doughty, Alyssa Drumm, Michael Duroy, Sheila Eberle, Tyler Eads (Klumpp), Kyle Filson, Colin Fleishacker, Jeffrey Fore, John Fultz, John Gaytan, Louis/Louie Girardi, Hallie Godbehere, Handy Green, Elise Griffin, Billy Hays, James (Michael) Hays, Kyle Henderson, John Hermes, Angela Hile, Ryan Hill, Jessica Hingtgen, Natalie Holmes, Dusty Howery, Karrie Hraban, Jessica Hurd, Sara James, Tracina Jones, Diana Keeler, Mark Keller, Aubrey Kelly, Meagan King, Christin Kirchenbauer, Kari Koster and Squire Lawrence. Also, John Lee, Shawn Lee, Nicholas Ley, David Maddux, Dennis Malaska, Rachel Maxon, Buddy McCoy, Sara McEnany, Jandy McGuire, Karly Merrifield, Decky Miller, Eduardo Morfin, Kyle Morrison, Candice Moses, Amanda Myers, Tara Nelson, randy Novotny, Jacqueline Olivas, Romi Osborn, James Ozment, Terry Pappan, Mark Parsons, Katherine Paschal, Amie Patterson, Jennifer Peck, Nora Peckenpaugh, Blaine Petrie, Jessica Plagmann, Megan Potter, Michael Powers, Adam Pruett, Rafael Reyes, Valeria Reznitchenko, Amanda Russell, Josh Schatte, Philip Seeley, Ashley Seirer, J. Michael Sharon, Jonathan Shea, Jacee Shepard, Richard Shewmake, Timothy Short, Fidias Silva, Gina Smith, Rebecca Sokoll, Timothy Spielbusch, Jacob Stieber, Kelly Stokes, Amber Stolhand, Russell Struble, Bart Suter, Bonnie Swanson, Susan Taylor, Elard Thomas, Amber Thompson, Jennifer Tippin, Kristopher Upchurch, Heather VanBuren, Michele VanBuren, Alisha Walston, Erika Wiles, Jeri Wright, Ryan Yeakley, Melissa Yohn and Aaron Zaitshik. Juniors on the Principal’s Honor Roll were Maria Acosta, Marcelo Aguilar, Sharnice Alexander, Douglas Allison, Tiffany Almack, Kyle Batson, Anita Bilyeu, Courtney Birdsong, Belinda Birge, Byron Blazek, Kyle Bogner, Candice Bradley, Kristi Bradley, Levi Branson, Joseph Braun, Kristen Brett, Michael Bright, Aaron Brooke, Amanda Brown, Kyle Cain, April Casey, Teri Chambray, Kelsie Chodrick, Lacy Cobble, Crystina Cochran, Sean Cochran, Troy Cochran, Loren Copeland, Stephanie Council, Jennifer Cowan, Matthew Cowley, Laci Cromwell, Amanda Danek, Charley Daniel, Jordan Davis, Lauren Detten, Martin Doerksen, Brandy Dotson, Matthew Ellis, Elizabeth England, Morgan Farquharson, Beth Fleharty, Desiree Franseen, Tia Froman, Susan Galvin, Paul Gammill, James Gerrie, Patrick Gilliland, Christa Goodale, Jennifer Gray, Luke Gray, Ben Grubb, Stephanie Hageman, Benjamin Hay, Tory Hazen, Brandy Herard, Breann Herard, Jaime Hereford, Amanda Hinch, Mallory Hodge, Dru Hudnall, Brad Humble, Derek Hunt, Amanda Ingram, Emily Jack, Micah Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Daniel Johnston, Aaron Jones, Jessica Jorgensen, Jason Jump, Chase Kelly, Melissa Kelly, Emily Kent, Jeffrey Kessinger and Lindsay Knox. Also, Elizabeth Ladd, Ty LaRue, Dominque Lawson, Ryan Lawson, Lisa Lechtenberg, Lindsey Lessert, Benjamin Lewis, Jeffery Lindley, Kara Long, Chad Longmore, Aliceann Marquiess, Eric Martinez, Jennifer Matlock, Jeffrey McCall, Joseph J.D. McElhaney, Kelly McNeese, Larry Merz, Matthew Moore, Shanna Morris, Nathaniel Myers, Jaimee Neal, Becka Orr, Joseph Oswalt, Tara Owens, Edward Pando, Chad Patterson, Colby Payne, Lacey Pendergraft, Jaime Pettigrew, Leah Phillips, Amanda Poole, Fabron Porter, Allison Powell, J. Masheli Robins, Casey Rowe, Errin Rutherford, Christna Rutledge, April Sage, Nancy Seiley, Amanda Sells, Lonna Sisco, Brianne Smith, Molly Smith, Kyle Soutter, Misti Spears, Mark Stahl, Jason Staires, Elizabeth Stanton, Amanda Summers, Whitney Talbot, Brandon Tarr, Nancy Taylor, Ashley Tharp, Emily Thompson, Lauren Vaughn, Meredith Veal, Trevor Viljoen, Rebecca Wales, Brian Warren, Niki Waters, Gilles Weingart, Raeanna Wiles, Myha Wilson, Phillip Wingender, Stephen Wolff and Sherina Wood. Sophomore students on the Principal’s Honor Roll included Jarrod Adams, Joshua Alcantra, Matthew Allen, Eben Alley, Eugene Allyn III, Andrew Anderson, Katie Andrews, Melissa Arambula, Tiffanie Bachar, Michael Bales, Mark Barkley, Brandon Behara, Courtney Bickel, Landis Blackburn, Kathleen Blake, Cory Bludnick, Garrett Bowers, Lauren Boyd, Lacey Broadwater, Cortney Burns, Amber Bute, Sean Carleton, Chelsey Clark, Lyndsey Cobble, Chance Coldiron, Kassandra Coldiron, Matthew Combes, Megan Connelly, Brittany Cook, Leslee Cooper, Cory Correll, Jenny Cowan, Josh Culver, Adam Dailey, Joanna Dailey, Joseph Davis, Chelsy Delaney, Alisha Dewberry, Bradley Dexter, Matthew Dexter, Brian Dick, Matthew Dickey, Austin Drumm, Gerrilynn Eddinger, Katrina Emmons, Kaci Epperson, Jennifer Ernst, Aimee Escue, Justin Evans, Scott Evans, Lindsay Fahrney, Anthony Fansler, Sarah Farnsworth, Maria Favela, Tyler Fezer, Jenna Fisher, Chrystal Forman, Zachary Gales, Katelyn Galloway, Shannon Garrison, Felicia Gifford, Christopher Gilbert, Joshua Gilliland, Tonya Gillogly, Ryan Goodman, Cherokee Gossage, Jordan Green, Jeremy Greenfield, Jennifer Gregg, Krystal Gulley, Jennifer Hambleton, Darci Hamrick, Heather Hanson, Brian Harrison, Randall Heyer, Lance Highfill, Alecia Hightower, Briann Holley, Ashley Holloway, Justin Holloway, Kristina Huddleston, Allison Hufnagel, Crystal Humble, Robert Hurley, Chance Hunt, Jane Huston, Katherine Jacobs, Gavan Jenkinson, Amanda Jones, Kyra Jones, Adam Joosten, Timothy Kana, Kyle Karnish, Jason Kassen and Danielle Keim. Also, Alan Keller, Andrew Kellert, Darbi Kinkaid, Jennifer Kiser, Randi Lambert, Drew Lancaster, Jeffrey Lanham, Jessop LaRue, Cathy Latimer, Cory Levings, April Lewis, Zac Lewis, Stephanie Livingston, Joey Luis, Sean Lunsford, Nathanael Macy, M. Mallory, Halli Martin, Zack (Tre) Martin, Justin Mathews, Rocshun Mathis, Tyler Mayse, Casey McClaskey, Jared McCulley, Nathan McDaniel, Adam McGaughey, Hilary McKay, Kyle Megenity, Morgan Meister, Lindsey Mersman, Stephanie Mester, David Miller, Mathew Miller, Marlene Montenegro, Andrea Moore, Steven Morris, David Myers, Michael Naden, Ryan Nichols, James (Jay) Norris, Loren O’Connor, Sean O’Grady, Ariana Olivas, Nikki Owens, Sarah Parker, Kenda Payne, Eric Peeples, David Pierce, Scott Poling, Jamie Prado, Jon Primeaux, Molly Ramey, Rocio Reyes, Seth Rickords, Christie Riordan, Cari Roberts, Candice Robinson, Lisa Robinson, Krystle Root, Jeremiah Rosamond, Angela Rutledge, Ronnie Sartin, Richard Sauceda, Clayton Schultz, Major Scott, Angela Skaggs, Tiffany Smith, Pamela Snow, Laura Sprehe, Rebecca Stephen, Amanda Stone, Mark Strange, Stephanie Sump, Tami Tebow, Sarah Todd, Molly Tomek, Kristan Trepton, Sarah Viele, Kelle Waddell, Colette Wade, Amanda Waldron, Chance Walker, Jaelynn Warren, Ryan Waters, Kelli Wedd, Susan Wells, Kyle Wentroth, Kenneth White, Tabitha Wilkins, Brittany Wilson, Jamie Winslow, Michael Yancey and Ann Ziegenhain. Freshmen students included on the list were Sonia Acosta, Devin Anderson, Eric Anderson, Jeramie Anderson, Scott Arterbury, Robert Ashlock, Jordan Bailey, Laci Baird, Chelsie Baldwin, Rudonna Barden, Cole Barnard, Amanda Batchelor, Cassandra Baur, Emily Beier, Ashley Bland, Kevin Bradley, Caitlyn Bredesen, Ashley Brown, Lacy Buck, Regan Buford, Rita Busby, Justin Bush, Traci Bussey, Samantha Bustraan, Tyler Butterfield, Krystal Carrasco, Corina Chesches, Chelsey Cobb, Cindy Cole, Patrick Collogan, Jakeb Coon, Kyle Cremers, John Crossman II, Michelle Crouch, Shawn Crowell, William Crumm, Andrew Davis, Kristen Davis, Lacy Davis, Michael Day, Kimberly Deitrick, Leah Dester, Brian Dickison, Whitney Dorman, Bryce Dotson, Derek Dronberger, Matthew Drouhard, Rebekah Duckwall, Nichalos Durham, Zareen Durrani, Melanie Eckman, Susan Emmons, Noah England, Zachary Engle, Antoine English, Amy Esquivel, Audrey Eubank, Kimberly Evans, D. Feuerborn, Mitchell Fezer, Derek Franseen, Adam Frederick, Jessica Galindo, Rosendo Garcia, Stephanie Garino, Jamie Garrett, Hannah Garrison, Cherie Gatlin, Todd Gingerich, Katie Girardi, Bobby Goddard, Erin Goddard, Jason Going, Trent Goldsmith, Janna Green, Melinda Grimm, Justin Hadley, Nicole Ham, Thomas Hankins, Andra Harris, Melanie Harris, Michael Hartshorn Jr., Melody Hendrickson, David Herl, Miguel Hernandez, Jarrod Hobbs, Mark Hobbs, Amanda Hoddy, Daniel Horton, Leslie Hudson, Brandy Hunter, Krystal Hunter, Anh Huynh, Ryan Jacobson, Jeniffer Jenkins, Tadra Jones, Bayley Jordan, Rebecca Kellert, Thomas Kelley, K. Blaine King, Laura Knight, Amanda Lee, Brittnea Lewis, Shane Lewis, Heather Loggan, Jacob Lynes, Heather Marlar and Kali Martin. Also, Jared Mason, Aaron Masters, Skyler Mathews, Brandon McBride, Matthew McCall, Rebecca McCollough, Jeremy McConnell, Jennifer Mena, Garret Merle, Amber Meyers, Matthew Miller, Adam Milligan, Antwon Moore, Erick Morfin, Dexter Morin, Elizabeth Myers, Daniel Nimmo, Kisha Oakes, Eric Pameticky, Kajal Patel, Shelia Payne, Ashley Pemberton, Andrea Penny, David Petermann, Alyce Phelan, Lindsey Pruitt, Amanda Reiss, James Rhea, Jeremy Ricketson, Daniel Robertson, Omar Salama, Russell Salvador, Sarah Sanders, Lyndsey Seirer, Christina Senseman, Chelsey Sentel, Ryan Shea, Jennifer Sherman, Michael Silvy, Sean Smethers, Ann Smith, Tiara Smith, Kelli Smotone, Brandon Snyder, Catherine Sonnichsen, Katie Stanton, Amanda Tackett, Amanda Taylor, James Taylor, Amber Tedrow, Joseph Theobald, Lindsey Thomas, Emily Thompson, Jonathan Trout, Sarah VanArsdale, Emily Viele, Derek Viljoen, Zachary Wade, John Wallace, Billy Waller, Justin Waller, Robert Walston, Justin Weatherly, Elizabeth Webster, Deitric White, Jacie White, Kacey Whitener, Lauren Wiehle, Brian Womble, Hillary Wright and Brian Yerkes. American Legion Reunion SlatedThe second annual American Legion Post 14 Navy reunion will commence with happy hour at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The 6:30 p.m. meal will be traditional Navy chow. This year’s event will begin with the honoring of he colors and a POW-MIA tribute. The program will consist of two Navy recruiters, ET1 Sockstead and OA2 Collins, from Stillwater who will present information about today’s Navy and what type of young people the Navy is searching for in the 21st Century. Two additional old timer guest speakers are planned. The evening will wind up at 8:30 p.m. with the “smoking lamp” being lit for a final hour of visiting with old and new friends. All north central Oklahoma Navy veterans,m including Coast Guard and Merchant Marines, are invited to come join in for an evening of fun and camaraderie. There is no charge, but donations to cover expenses are welcome. The event will be held at the American Legion Post at 407 W. South Avenue. Reservations are requested. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the American Legion at 765-9073 no later than Monday. Enrollment Scheduled For Classes of Four-Year-OldsThe Ponca City Public Schools will be offering prekindergarten classes for the 2001-2002 school year. Pre-enrollment for the program will be held at each of the elementary sites on Tuesday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students who reside in the Ponca City attendance zone and who will be four years old on or before Sept. . 1, 2001, are eligible to attend the program at no cost to the family. Parents or guardians need to have proof of residence, the child’s birth certificate, and the child’s social security number at the time of enrollment. Letters will be mailed to families in July informing them of the child’s school assignment for the prekindergarten program. Full-day or half-day programs will be offered at various elementary sites. Full-day programs for prekindergarten will run from the start of school each morning until 2:30 p.m. Half-day sessions will be offered from 8 to 11 a.m. or from 12:10 to 3:10 p.m. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. The prekindergarten curriculum provides experiences to improve the language and literacy skills of each student. Each classroom is set up to allow for different developmental levels and individual differences. The schedule includes a balance of active and quiet learning activities, large and small group activities and indoor and outdoor play. For additional information about prekindergarten programming, contact Dr. Patty Ladd, director of elementary curriculum, at 767-8000, ext. 238. Area Marine Corps Veterans Gather for Annual ReunionMarine Corps veterans from Ponca City and surrounding areas gathered at Huff-Minor Post 14 of the American Legion for its annual Iwo Jima Day Remembrance reunion. Of the 50 veterans attending, four actually made the landing — James Gant of Edmond, K.A. Briley of Ringwood, Fred Dunn of Pawhuska and Louis Swingle of Ponca City. A number of Marine Corps uniforms from World War I to the present, along with other souvenir items, were on display for the former marines to enjoy. The Army National Guard provided several modern weapons for the marines to look over and compare with the weapons of World War II. Former Sgt. Chuck Gregg opened the reunion by welcoming the attendees. Gallagher Rule of Newkirk offered the prayer; Dana Wilson of Ponca City led the pledge to the flag. The American Legion provided a hot barbecue meal with all the trimmings, served by the Ladies Auxiliary and other post members. Ed Schmidt of Kaw City talked about the Iwo Jima day landing. Veteran health benefit information was provided by Chuck Gregg. After supper, each marine stood up and gave his name and the unit with which they served. Each of the four marines that made the Iwo Jima landing on Feb. 19, 1945, took a few minutes and talked about their part in the landing and provided information about their units and the action they saw. Iwo Jima Iwo Jima is an eight square mile island of sulfuric sand and volcanic ask and lies 700 miles south of Tokyo. The Japanese put radar stations on Iwo to warn of approaching B-29s which regularly flew right over it on bombing runs to Japan. The Japanese also had fighter planes on the two Iwo airstrips. The Japanese put a garrison of 22,000 troops on the island and built one of the strongest defenses in the Pacific. They added 1500 pillboxes and blockhouses, trenches and hundreds of connecting tunnels. They knew it was the end of the line and there would be no rescue from the Imperial Fleet. The Japanese soldiers had plenty of food and ammunition underground to support them for up to five months. On the marines side, Gen. Holland “Howlin Mad” Smith commanded the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions. The Navy provided three days of bombardment before the marines made their landing. The marines landed on a long black sandy beach on the southern side of the island and fought their way from shore to shore cutting the island in half. By nightfall, the Marines were firmly ashore but suffered heavy losses of 2400 casualties, including 600 dead. In the end, Iwo Jima was the bloodiest battle of the Pacific war as the marines and the Navy suffered 6,800 killed and more than 18,000 wounded. Of 22,000 Japanese soldiers on the island, 200 were taken prisoner and more than 20,000 were killed. Twenty-six medals of honor were awarded, twelve posthumously. The American Legion Post 14 will host an all U.S. Navy reunion Wednesday. All present duty and former Navy personnel are invited to attend. Spotters Training Course ScheduledA weather spotters’ training course will be presented at 7 p.m. on March 15 in Pioneer Technology Center’s conference room, 2101 North Ash Street. Hosting the class will be Ponca City Emergency Manager Tom Montgomery. Instructing the class that evening will be Jim Purpura, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Norman. All area weather spotters and persons interested in weather spotting should attend this training. The training is also open to the public. For more information, contact Montgomery at 767-0380. District Teacher of the Year To Be Announced ThursdayPonca City Public Schools will honor the 2001-2002 site Teacher of the Year nominees at a banquet Thursday evening, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Po-Hi Commons Area. The District Teacher of the Year will also be named. This will be the first time the district will host an evening banquet in honor of the Teachers of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Bill White said, “We have invited community support again this year to jointly honor our nominees. Our goal for the last several years has been to expand to an evening banquet with ‘standing room only’ in honor of our outstanding educators,” he said. White continued, “They [the teachers] deserve this kind of recognition. This year’s invitation list has expanded to include over 300 people. Many of the local businesses have donated gifts in excess of $3,000 that will be presented to the teachers at the banquet.” The Three Finalists The three finalists for District Teacher of the Year are Ron Arthur, Lee Ann Cavener and Valeria Hughes. Each elementary site has one nomination with the secondary schools having more than one to allow a more proportional representation from each site. After the nominees were announced, the Teacher of the Year Committee had the task of selecting three finalists for District Teacher of the Year. Each site Teacher of the Year nominee is listed below along with information about each of them. Each school principal was asked the question, “What makes your Teacher of the Year special?” The answers are following. Finalist Ron Arthur is a social studies teacher and coach at Ponca City High School. Po-Hi Principal Jerry Winkle describes Arthur as a teacher who has a concern for the welfare of all students. “His students know he genuinely cares about them as individuals. Ron is able to get outstanding results by being firm, yet, with a sense of humor.” He is in his seventh year of teaching for Ponca City. Finalist Lee Ann Cavener, an English teacher at Po-Hi, is in her 16th year of teaching in Ponca City. Principal Jerry Winkle said, “Lee Ann is special because of her passion for teaching with a compassion for students, her expertise in instructional delivery, and her strong leadership in overall school improvement as a co-chair of the high school Building Level Team.” The third finalist, Valeria Hughes, is a second grade teacher at Liberty Elementary. Liberty Principal Ron Myers said, “Val is special because she views herself as a learner, researcher and seeks a commitment to implement best practices for all students.” She is in her fifth year of teaching for Ponca City. Other Site Nominees Separate site Teachers of the Year are Sharon Cooper, Lester Freeman, Pat Lutz, Celeata McCleary, Marta Maril, Mark Miller, Pamela Powers, Darrel Shelton, Marvis Soucek, Nancy Taylor, Jan VanBuskirk and Kym White. Sharon Cooper, a fifth grade teacher at Woodlands Elementary, has taught for Ponca City schools for seven years. “Sharon Cooper, our Teacher of the Year, prepares students for life,” states principal Carla Fry. “She teaches from their strengths to prepare them to be productive citizens. The outcome is a successful student who values education.” Lester Freeman is a social studies teacher at Po-Hi. He has been an employee of the district for 29 years. Principal Jerry Winkle said, “Mr. Freeman is special because he genuinely cares about people and often goes out of his way to let them know.” Pat Lutz, a fourth grade teacher at Washington Elementary, is in her seventh year of teaching in Ponca City. Principal Pat Keast states, “Pat Lutz is special because of the genuine love and the responsibility she feels for her student’s learning, making her an outstanding teacher.” Another nominee was Celeata McCleary, a science teacher at East Middle School. East Principal Sharon Scroggins stated, “Our Teacher of the Year is special because of her commitment to teaching hands-on science, thus helping students learn the scientific method more in-depth.” She is in her 17th year of teaching for Ponca City. Marta Maril, drama teacher at Garfield Academy, is in her 11th year of teaching for Ponca City schools. According to principal Randa Bloomfield, “Our Teacher of the Year, Marta Maril, is special because of her tireless efforts in teaching, promoting, and expanding the arts, as well as the core curriculum at Garfield Fine Arts Academy.” She is in her 11th year teaching in Ponca City schools. Mark Miller is a social studies teacher at West Middle School. “Our Teacher of the Year is special because of the personal investment he makes in children,” states West Principal Barbara Cusick. “The students enjoy Mark and learn a great deal from him about social studies and about life.” He has taught in Ponca City for 13 years. Pamela Powers, a fourth grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary, has taught in Ponca City for 12 years. Principal David Shelton said, “Pam Powers is special because she has the ability to make each student feel special and successful, and this is reflected in her classroom each and every day.” Darrel Shelton, fourth grade teacher at Trout Elementary, is also a finalist. “Our Teacher of the Year, Darrell Shelton, is special because he is always willing to help anyone be it a student, a parent, a teacher, or even an emergency situation and throughout it all, he maintains a great attitude,” says principal Jeff Edwards. He has taught in Ponca City for eight years. Marvis Soucek, a third grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, is in her 16th year of teaching. Principal Tom Sipe said, “Our Teacher of the Year is special because of her loving and positive interaction with the students. Marvis is a shining example and guide for other teachers. She is constantly working to improve her teaching skills.” Music teacher at Union Elementary, Nancy Taylor, was the site Teacher of the Year. She has taught in Ponca City for 20 years. Principal Jean Gaytan said, “Ms. Nancy Taylor is special because her love for music spreads to all of her students through their music programs, television broadcasts, community performances and student-centered activities at Union. She inspires and motivates to bring the arts alive.” Jan VanBuskirk, reading teacher at West Middle School, has spent 26 years with the Ponca City schools. “Jan is special because of the time and care she devotes to each of her students,” states West Principal Barbara Cusick. “After many years in education, she is still excited to see the educational and personal growth of her students. Jan is always looking for a way to ‘reach’ children. Since she is retiring this year, we will miss her smile and expertise as she enters into her ‘other’ life.” Nominee Kym White, math teacher at Po-Hi, is in her 12th year of teaching. “Kym White is special because she gives unselfishly of her time to make the school environment something very special to the staff and the students,” said Po-Hi Principal Jerry Winkle. Taste and Tasteless Time Draws CloserTaste and Tasteless time is nearing. Taste and Tasteless 2001: A Spaced Oddity, the Poncan Theatre’s annual fundraiser is scheduled for April 20. Tickets for this year’s event, Taste and Tasteless 2001: A Spaced Oddity, are available now from Poncan Theatre board members, the Poncan Theatre office and local banks. Tickets are priced at $25 with all proceeds benefiting the theater’s continued operation. “Writers for the show are working at a secluded location and word is they do this for both privacy and protection,” says executive director Michael Varnum. In addition, the food committee is working with the local eateries to line up great food and the Poncan board of directors and volunteers are busy working on the final arrangements for the event. “I am looking forward to my first Taste and Tasteless,” said Varnum. “I have heard so much about past years and understand the event is one of Ponca’s cultural gems.” The Poncan Theatre is located at 104 East Grand and can be reached at (580) 765-0943 or Poncan@cableone.net. National Orchestra To Perform SaturdayTickets are still available for the special appearance of the National Symphony Orchestra from Washington D.C. The orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium in Ponca City. All seats are general admission, and tickets are $5 each. Handicap accessible seating will be available. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for our community. We are very fortunate that Ponca City has been chosen as one of only six cities in Oklahoma,” commented Steve Hill, president of the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council. Annually, the National Endowment for the Arts sponsors the American Residency for the renowned orchestra in one state, and this year they chose Oklahoma. The Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council is the local host for this special event. The orchestra will also present concerts in Lawton, McAlester, Bartlesville, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Tickets for the National Symphony Orchestra presentation in Ponca City are available at Pioneer Bank, Home National Bank, Bank of America and the Marland Mansion. Spring BreakPonca City Public School students will be out of school for Spring Break March 19-23. Classes will resume again on March 26. First Lutheran Lunch MenuFirst Lutheran School Lunch Monday — Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, grapes, ice cream with toppings and milk. Tuesday — Chef salad, ham and cheese, fruit, crackers and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef taco, corn, apples, no bake cookies and milk. Thursday — Hot turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, berry slime and milk. Friday — Broccoli, rice and turkey casserole, pineapple, bread, puppy chow and milk. Enrollment Open for Ponca City Sooner Flight Academy in JulyNORMAN — Enrollment is now open for the fifth annual University of Oklahoma Sooner Flight Academy summer aviation camp. Children attending grades 2-5 this school term are eligible to enroll in the program that is hosted by the OU College of Continuing Education’s Department of Aviation. OU’s Sooner Flight Academy satellite camp will be in session July 17-20 at the Ponca City Regional Airport. Participants will experience the mathematic and scientific principles of flight through hands-on lessons at the airport. “Our goal is to get students excited about learning math and science and at the same time revitalize interest in aviation throughout communities,” said Pam Kennedy, director of the OU Sooner Flight Academy. “Our satellite camps travel across Oklahoma and a five-state area to educate children using aviation education. By involving airport operators, pilots, community groups, parents, and local aviation-related businesses, children see positive role models and meet mentors who help them stay focused on exciting careers and positive lifestyles.” Because every airport offers a unique history and a variety of learning opportunities, camp activities are custom planned for each town served by the academy. Cadets experience the effects of science, math, engineering and technology as they participate in hands-on lessons throughout the four-day camp. The students learn aerodynamics and the principles of flight while experimenting with rockets, kites and parachutes. Magnetic compass and gyroscope lessons help cadets understand basic aircraft instrumentation. These experiments incorporate team building and cooperative learning to teach the principles of aerial navigation, Newton’s laws and space exploration. Weather and parents permitting, students will receive an airplane ride. “There is no substitute for ‘airtime’ to help tie all the concepts together and allow students to experience the science of flight,” Kennedy said. Don Nuzum, airport manager, is providing airport tours, classroom space and coordinating airplane rides with the local EEA chapter whose members generously donate their time and aircraft to share the majesty of flight with the cadets. The Oklahoma Aeronautics and Space Commission is donating six $100 scholarships to help students in Ponca City attend the program. Scholarship applications are available on the academy’s web site at http://www.flightcamp.ou.edu. Community leaders and businesses are encouraged to contact the OU Sooner Flight Academy at (405) 325-1635 if they are interested in providing additional tax-deductible scholarships for students. Since the academy is self-supported, a fee is charged to cover camp costs. Cadets attend the program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and are encouraged to enroll early. Class size is limited to 30 students and the fee is $175. Registration forms are available at the Ponca City Regional Airport and on the academy’s web site. For more information contact (405) 325-1635. Ponca City Residents Can Now Review Personal Credit ScoresPonca City consumers who want to shop for a mortgage, car loan or just want to know how they stack up in the eyes of the lending community can now access their personal credit report and credit score. All consumers have a credit score, but they have never been able to directly access it before. A website called QSpace.com makes it possible for consumers to access their scores and strengthen them before they purchase a loan, in order to get better rates. “The most important part of the purchase is a person’s credit andcredit score,” says Rick Vujovich, senior loan consultant at Pacific Guarantee Mortgage in San Francisco. “[Credit scores] are even more important than a person’s income because they really determine the pricing of the loan.” A credit score is used to evaluate creditworthiness and whether a lender is going to issue credit. It also determines the rate a lender may offer — the better the credit score, the lower the interest rate. If you can access your own score, you can be in a better position to strengthen it and to shop for the best deals. “If you're thinking about buying a house or shopping for a loan and have poor credit, you should access your credit report and score in order to start repairing it," says Laurie Edwards, vice president of communications at QSpace.com. “There are no quick fixes, but looking for mistakes can certainly help in addition to paying more than the minimums and keeping all accounts up-to-date.” Edwards reports that consumers can get themselves out of debt within three years if they double their minimums payments and pay all of their accounts on time regularly. She also says that considering today’s low interest rates, consumers may want to buy a house with the poor credit/higher rates, build their credit over time and then refinance. According to QSpace.com, credit scores range from 400 to 900. Consumers with scores of 670 or higher are considered good credit risks. Anything below 620 is considered higher risk and those consumers usually do not qualify for the very best interest rates. Edwards offers these tips for consumers who want to improve their credit report and score: • Access your credit report and credit score. • Review for inaccuracies. • Check for identity theft — is there a credit card or other loan that is not yours on your report? • Make sure no accounts are over the limit or delinquent. • Close accounts that are not in use (lenders want to see that you have credit, but are also concerned about potential credit you may use and get overextended). • Do not apply for any other credit just before and while you are applying for a mortgage. Inquiries show up on your credit report and let lenders know that you may be getting more credit in addition to their loan. • Paying only the minimums on your accounts will keep in you in debt for a long time. Instead, double the minimums. • Consider investing in a monitoring service in order to keep track of your credit profile and to make sure that no one is taking out credit in your name. A site called ConsumerInfo.com offers a service, which alerts you when there is a change in your credit report. American Legion Schedules Special PartyWHITE EAGLE — The Alfred Little Standing Buffalo American Legion L.S. Buffalo Post 38 will hold a special “American Legion’s Birthday” celebration this Saturday, March 17. Events will be held at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center in White Eagle. Staff for the events will be Kinsel Lieb of Ponca City, head singer; Ponca Hethushka Dancers Organization, Joyce Miller of Tryon, Andrew Lieb of Ponca City, Kirby Feathers of Ponca City, adult dancer; and the Rev. Thomas Roughface of Bethany as the master of ceremonies. The afternoon program will begin at 2 p.m. with the Ponca Hethushka War Dance. Supper will follow at approximately 5:30 p.m. After supper, several ladies dances will be performed. Participants are asked to bring their own chairs and tableware. Security will be provided inside the area and surrounding the parking lot. Alcohol and drugs will not be permitted. Concessions will be provided by the Ponca Tribe Head Start. The public is invited to attend. Free Tax Help Now AvailableAARP TAX-AIDE provides free tax assistance to those in need of help properly filing their income tax forms. The program is provided primarily to middle and low-income taxpayers age 60 and older, but will also assist others younger than 60 as time permits. AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers, trained in cooperation with the IRS are knowledgeable about federal (IRS) income taxes as well as state income taxes. They can complete basic income tax forms and answer your tax questions. Income tax forms can be complicated. AARP TAX-AIDE can help. Tax assistance is available through April 16, 2001 every Monday through Thursday at the Ponca City Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For assistance in preparing your income tax forms, please bring your current tax records and a copy of last year’s Federal and State income tax returns to the Ponca City Library with you. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Egg and cheese biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Taco Bell soft taco or cheese styx with marinara sauce, refried beans, mixed fruit, Curious George snack, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza stick or ravioli with garlic bread, green salad with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, teriyaki chicken salad, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or chili cheese corn dog, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, cookies and cream, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Frito chili pie with cheese and lettuce or pretzel with cheese, mexi rice, peas, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, teriyaki chicken salad, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Cheeseburger on a bun or fiesta nachos, happy face potatoes, green pears, sour apple ooze, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy of pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Egg and cheese biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Assorted donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuit and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Egg and sausage biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Dominos and Taco Bell burritos are available daily. Monday — Taco Bell soft taco, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, refried beans, Curious George snack, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza stick, lettuce salad with ranch, corn, fruit, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, lettuce salad with ranch, fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, cookies and cream, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Frito chili pie, lettuce salad with ranch, fruit, mexi rice, Oreos, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Fiesta nachos, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, potatoes, sour apple ooze, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, teriyaki chicken salad, chef salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuit and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Jelly donuts or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Ham, egg and cheese biscuit or 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 on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — Soft tacos, mexi beans, cheesy rice, fruit, shredded lettuce, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheese filled pizza styx with marinara sauce, broccoli with cheese, Jello, lettuce and tomato salad, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, fruit, brownies, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread, broccoli and cauliflower salad, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, juice and milk. Friday —Breaded chicken on a bun, french fries, lettuce and tomato slice, fruit, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches and salads, juice and milk. Po-Hi Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast burrito or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with sausage and toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Muffins or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Breakfast casserole or cereal, assorted juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Campus Mart Lunch Monday — Cheeseburger, french fries, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza, corn, tossed salad, blueberry parfait, fruit and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fresh fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Meat or cheese nachos, refried beans, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Jello, seasonal fresh fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Stromboli or baked potato, salad with ranch, broccoli with cheese, seasonal fresh fruit, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pancakes and sausage, juice and milk. Wednesday — Biscuits and gravy, juice and milk. Thursday — Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk. Friday — Donut, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Pizza, cole slaw, okra, orange wedge and milk. Tuesday — Pigs in a blanket, scalloped potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. Wednesday — Frito chili pie, corn, peaches, cinnamon roll and milk. Thursday — Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, tater wedges, carrot stick, cookie and milk. Friday — Chicken fajitas, salad, refried beans, Jello with fruit and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Barbecue chicken, chicken fried steak or beef stew with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Fried catfish, swiss steak or fiesta chicken with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Goulash, chicken cordon bleu or Beef Diane 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 CalendarMarch 12 North Central Training Session, Assembly Center, 9 a.m. Varsity boys and girls golf at Ponca City Country Club, 9 a.m. Ninth grade, junior varsity and varsity baseball against Bartlesville at Po-Hi, 4:30 p.m. Ninth grade, junior varsity boys and girls soccer at Tulsa Memorial, 4:30 p.m. Cheerleader parent meeting at Commons Area, 5:30 p.m. March 13 North Central Training Session continues at 9 a.m. Junior varsity boys golf at Pawnee, 9 a.m. Junior varsity, varsity boys and girls soccer at Broken Arrow, 4:30 p.m. Junior varsity baseball against Jenks at Po-Hi, 5 p.m. Varsity baseball at Jenks, 5 p.m. Po-Hi band concert at Howell Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. March 14 Student Council Campaign Assembly in the Howell Auditorium at 9:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. March 15 Faculty meeting at Assembly Center, 7 a.m. Student Council elections at Assembly Center from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boys and girls varsity tennis at Bartlesville, 11 a.m. Junior varsity baseball against Westmore at Po-Hi, 5 p.m. Ninth grade baseball at Jenks, 5 p.m. Varsity baseball at Catoosa, 5 p.m. FLC Scavenger Hunt in the girl’s gym, 6 p.m. Teacher of the Year Banquet at Commons area, 6:30 p.m. Ninth grade track meet at Claremore. March 16 Junior varsity girls golf at Pawnee Invitational, 9 a.m. Boys and girls track at Union Relays, 9:15 a.m. Junior varsity, varsity boys and girls soccer against Sand Springs at Sullins Stadium, 4:30 p.m. Ninth grade baseball against Cushing, 5 p.m. Varsity baseball at Catoosa, 5:30 p.m. House Members Adopt Language Abolishing Fee, InspectionsBy RALPH SEWELL News Capitol Correspondent OKLAHOMA CITY — An attempt in the House to end annual automobile safety inspections ended in a jumbled bill members hope the Senate will sort out. HB 1144 came to the House floor as a proposal to increase the inspection fee. But that idea was quickly killed. Adopted instead was language to abolish the fee and inspections. It passed 76-24. Reps. Jim Newport, R-Ponca City; Jim Reese, R-Nardin; Larry Ferguson, R-Cleveland; and Joe Sweeden, D-Pawhuska, voted for the change. Oklahoma has had such a law since 1970 — passed in response to a federal edict to deny federal road funds to states without an inspection law. HB 1144 proposed an Oklahoma safety inspection as an option — with the inspector being able to charge no more than $12. A substitute motion to drop inspections altogether passed 76-24 — but that wasn’t the end. Right now, the state gets $1 of each $5 inspection fee. The amendment proposed adding $1 to annual motor vehicle tags — a substitute so the state wouldn’t lose. The idea caused a lot of House oratory — and eventually, a motion to end debate and send the bill to Senate, where it could be fixed or dropped. The Senate, meanwhile, was asked to vote on political campaigns. After first rejecting SB 486, it revived and passed, 26-18 a bill which could jail persons who lie about political candidates or issues. The news media would be exempt. Sen. J. Berry Harrison, D-Fairfax, was among the 26 senators who voted for the bill. Sen. Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa, missed the vote. The House also gave 85-15 approval to Sweeden’s HB 1308, which passed 85-15. It would add a fingerprint option on driver licenses. The bill also was amended to delete much restrictive language and also appropriate $2 million to buy digital driver license equipment. Newport, Reese and Ferguson voted for it. Midweek, the House rejected 53-45, a supplemental appropriation bill providing funds for many agencies and projects. The bill added up to more than $80 million. It was a preliminary bill and meant for negotiation. The argument started when a former House Republican leader questioned the constitutionality of including so many items in one bill. Sweeden joined most other Democrats in voting for HB 1564 — Newport, Reese and Ferguson voted no — as did most House Republicans. Ferguson is co-author of HB 1364, which is a shell right now, but may eventually let counties dig into school land money to fund local government. When statehood came to Oklahoma, Congress reserved a square mile section as school land in each 36-square mile township in Oklahoma territory. Rentals from that go to the state to support schools. The former Indian territory doesn’t have school land. The House voted yes 84-13. Newport, Reese and Sweeden also voted yes. Expect a hot Senate session next Wednesday. Senators then will debate SJR 1, starting at 10:30 a.m. That’s the resolution calling for vote of the people whether to make Oklahoma a right-to-work state. That’s an idea most business men want, and which most union leaders hotly oppose. So senators expect a packed gallery and maybe some fireworks. Next Thursday is the final day for bills to get floor consideration in the house where they originate. Any not heard, must wait for the 2002 session. Here’s how Muegge, Harrison, Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden cast floor votes on other bills: (Reese missed several votes on Feb. 28, when he was about to land a federal job). —HJR 1008, which failed in the House 44-56, would ask voters to approve an added sales tax of 1/2 percent on hunting, fishing and wildlife watching equipment, to give extra funding to the wildlife department. Sweeden voted for the bill; Newport, Reese and Ferguson voted no. —HB 1688 failed 49-44 and 49-49 when reconsidered. It proposed letting a teacher buy up to 5 years retirement credit for prior service in private schools. Newport, Reese and Ferguson voted yes; Sweeden no. —HB 1073, passed the House 82-14. It would relieve sheriffs or police from responsibility to provide medical care for a prisoner if he or she causes the injury. Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. —HB 1107, which passed the House 68-26, relates to mental health agency practices and responsibility for giving treatment. Sweeden voted yes; Newport and Ferguson no. —HB 1456, passed 93-0 by the House, relates to an income tax credit to be given farmers for their investments. But its a preliminary draft. The title’s off the bill. Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden voted in favor. —HB 1050 passed the House 67-28. It would set up a new state board to regulate the plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire sprinkler industries. Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Newport no. —HB 1189 passed the House 90-0. It would exempt from pay requirements retired teachers who are drawing pensions but resume teaching. Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden voted in favor. —SB 3 won 33-6 Senate approval. It would divert $2 million from gross production taxes now earmarked for rural economic action water projects to a new Agriculture and Fire Protection emergency relief fund. Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. —SB 55 would offer 10-years of income tax credits to a companies making space vehicles in this state. The author said he has three live prospects. The bill would apply statewide. The bill passed the Senate 42-1 with Muegge and Harrison voting in favor. —SB 389 won tentative 41-0 Senate approval. The bill lacks a title. It calls for giving a $5,000 bonus each year to nationally-certified psychologists working in public school systems. Similar bonuses, would be given speech and hearing specialists. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. —SB 410, which passed the Senate 42-2, would say nothing in the state’s open meetings law gives a person a right to speak before a public body — that such is a matter of discretion by the group. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. —HB 1070, which passed the House 74-23, would increase reimbursement for travel expenses of legislators from the present level. The title’s off the bill and the author said final action would depend on money available. Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Reese no. —HB 1103, also with the title off, passed the House 90-7. It would give pay boosts to employees of the aging American division of the Department of Human Services. Ponca-area representatives voted yes. —HB 1330, which passed the House 96-0, would permit farm folks to form co-operative marketing groups. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. —HB 1691, failed 44-53 in a House vote but may be reconsidered. It would let county commissioners set elections asking voters if they wish to have emergency 911 service. Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Newport and Reese no. —HB 1253 passed the House 95-0. It would require the state education board to check criminal history records of teacher applicants before it grants a license. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. —HB 1036 failed in two House tests. It proposed cities could have broad power to tax occupations, replacing state law specifying how far they can go. It failed 46-47 the first time. The author tried again. It failed 36-62. Sweeden voted yes; Newport, Reese and Ferguson no. —HB 1063, which passed 97-0, authorizes the health department to issue fancy birth certificates it can sell for $35 or less. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. —HB 1097 failed in the House 36-69 but could be reconsidered. It would have let counties charged a hotel/motel ax if its voters approved. Newport, Reese and Ferguson voted yes; Sweeden no. —HB 1355 spelled out that nothing in the Open Meeting law will prevent public comments because such is not listed on the meeting agenda. Ponca-area representatives voted yes. —SB 76 passed the Senate 38-1. It would authorize jailers to carry stun guns, chemical sprays, of other non-lethal devices when on duty. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. Special Use Permit for 23-Unit Apartment on Board’s AgendaBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Ponca City’s Board of Commissioners are expected to consider and vote on a petition for a special use permit in the C-1 local commercial district for a 23-unit apartment complex located north of the 1500 block of Queens Avenue. Gorman Management Co., of Bartlesville, the project’s developer, is seeking a zoning change for that area to build a $1.2 million independent living facility, called Skyline Apartments, sponsored by Edwin Fair. That area is currently designated C-1, which allows for commercial use only. For the complex to qualify for construction in that area, according to city codes, it must be issued a special use permit. Commissioners will also consider and vote on a site development plan for this complex at the meeting. A third item on the agenda is to consider and vote on an ordinance extending the corporate limits of the city of Ponca City and designating the areas or tracts included in such an extension, repealing all ordinances in conflict of parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, and establishing an effective date. The property to be annexed is the planned 40-acre Fox Run Estates subdivision. The subdivision, to be developed by Evans and Associates Construction Company Inc., is expected to include 30 lots on property located across from Lew Wentz Municipal Golf Course. Also, commissioners will consider and vote upon approving change order No. 1 to Evans and Associates Construction Company Inc., in the amount of $30,109.50 for work to be completed on street improvement project — asphalt overlays and rebuilds, project No. GEN 01-1. 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. PC Board MeetingMembers of the Ponca City Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Offices. Student Due Process Hearing Will Be Held in Open SessionBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor For the first time in several years, a student and his parents have asked for a due process hearing in front of the Ponca City Board of Education. The hearing, scheduled during the Ponca City Board of Education meeting, will be held Monday night. According to Dr. Joe Surber, assistant superintendent of building and operations, the parents have indicated they want an open hearing. Surber said in the past, the hearings have been held in private. Surber would not release the name of the student involved. He said the student was in the seventh grade at West Middle School and received long-term suspension for fighting. “It has been brought to my attention that the student in question has been suspended more than once for fighting. This suspension is long-term because it will be for the rest of the school year,” he said. The hearing will be a Level III appeal. The first appeal went to the principal of the school, Barbara Cusick. Level II went in front of Superintendent Dr. Bill White. Surber said both Cusick and White agreed with the punishment. The parents appealed following White’s decision and decided to have a due process hearing with the board. Surber said the parents are appealing the suspension only. “Ultimately, the board decides whether they will uphold the decision,” he said. Gary Bracken, board attorney, will conduct the hearing. Administrative Contracts Contracts up for renewal for the 2001-2002 school year will also be on the agenda. Directors contracts include Dr. Patty Ladd, director of elementary education; Jerry Jantz, director of technology; Pat Morris, director of special education; Dr. Nancy Niemann, director of personnel; Dr. Linda Powers, director of secondary education; and Bret Smith, director of maintenance/risk management. Several contracts of principals are also up for renewal. They are Randa Bloomfield, Garfield Academy; Barbara Cusick, West Middle School; Jeff Edwards, Trout Elementary; Carla Fry, Woodlands Elementary; Jean Gaytan, Union Elementary; Ron Myers, Liberty Elementary; Sharon Scroggins, East Middle School; David Shelton, Lincoln Elementary; Tom Sipe, Roosevelt Elementary; and Jerry Winkle, Po-Hi. Other contracts include assistant principals Becky Cole, Link Cotham, Karen Humble, Roydon Tilley, John Woody and Mark Wynn, plus Mary Ladd, public information coordinator, and Brenda Storie, business coordinator. Other Items A change order for the East Middle School Remodeling Project is on the agenda. The change order is an increase of $3,200 and is for additional electrical outlets, filling in of windows in the girls’ dressing room with concrete block and the repair/strengthening of the walls due to the asbestos removal process. The board will also vote to accept an agreement with NCS Pearson for Parent Connect Software for the district. Parent Connect is an Internet-based program that allows parents to get more involved in their child’s day-to-day education. With the click of a mouse, parents will have access to grades, attendance, assignments, discipline and even their child’s teacher. The March Employee of the Month Awards will be given to Barbara Cusick, Certified Employee of the Month; Susan Fowler, Support Employee of the Month; and Deanna Cohenour, Friend of Education. Blackwell Attorney To Seek House SeatBLACKWELL — Jim Rodgers, Blackwell Republican, has stated his intention to run for House Seat 38, presently held by Jim Reese of Nardin. Reese has been tapped to head the Farm Services Agency based in Stillwater. The appointment requires White House confirmation. Rodgers is married to Sue Ann Rodgers, a counselor at Northern Oklahoma College. They have two sons, Mark of Norman and Matt of San Francisco. He grew up in Blackwell, graduating from high school in 1961. He graduated from Oklahoma University in 1965 with a government major and from Southern Methodist University Law School in 1968. Rodgers is a member of the Kay County, Oklahoma, and American Bar Associations. Rodgers says that he believes that his 32 years in the general practice of law have given him knowledge in many areas of the legal process. He served as assistant city attorney for Blackwell from 1968 to 1975. He has been the Blackwell School Board attorney since 1977. He is presently serving on the board of Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, where he has served since 1973, and has served on the board of the Blackwell Youth Center since 1970. He and Sue Ann are members of the Blackwell United Methodist Church, where he is presently serving as lay leader. He is the president of the Blackwell Community Foundation, and is a trustee of the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation. He is a member of the Blackwell Kiwanis Club and is a past president of the Blackwell Chamber of Commerce. His family has had farming interests in Kay County for many years. He says he is aware of and concerned about the problems facing farm families. Rodgers says is a strong supporter of business development in the district, which would spur the economy and increase the tax base. As to any issue that he would encounter as a representative, says he would first apply Christian principles to assist in his decision. Kaw Nation Establishing Historic Trail, Heritage ParkKAW CITY — The Kaw Nation has received its first donation and held its first planning session for the creation of a historical trail and heritage park. The park will tell the story of the tribe’s last Kansas homeland and its forcible removal to Oklahoma’s Indian Territory. Prior to 1873, the Kaw, or Kanza, had been moved repeatedly by the United States government to increasingly smaller territory in Kansas, the state to which they gave their name. Their final Kansas homeland lay along the Neosho River valley, outside of Council Grove. Traces of the last of three villages remain on what was Little John Creek Reserve, three mile southeast of the town which was once a major stopping point along the Santa Fe Trail. The Kaw Nation has purchased more than 150 acres of this land and plans to create an interpretative trail and heritage park on the property. Little John Creek Reserve has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Still remaining on the property are the ruins of the Agency Building and of three stone huts, all that is left of the 138 huts constructed by the U.S. government for tribal housing, without consideration for tribal custom or needs. Overlooking the area is a stone monument to an unknown Kaw warrior, constructed in 1925 in tribute to a people who had fallen victim to a clash of cultures. The tribe is seeking grants and donations to help stabilize or restore the buildings still in existence and to design and create a walking trail depicting Kanza history in the Council Grove area. A first step will be an audio post placed near the Agency Building ruins at the entrance to the property. Visitors will be able to hear the words of Allegewaho, last principal chief of the Kanza during their Kansas stay, as he describes and protests the move south. The audio post will be similar to those used in Ponca City’s Standing Bear Park but will be solar-powered. “The main reason we wanted to do this was to re-establish a presence in Kansas,” stated Kaw Nation chairperson Wanda Stone. “A lot of people don’t even know that we were ever there — but Kansas is where our home was. Since the state of Kansas is named after our tribe, it should mean something to all people that we are there.” The importance of the project to the people of Council Grove and surrounding areas is indicated by the source of its first donation, a check from the Friends of Kaw Heritage. This group of area residents has as its goal the study and preservation of Kanza history, and of the Kaw Mission established by the Methodist Church as a school for tribal members in 1846. The group has pledged its support to the Kaw Nation’s historic restoration project. Kaw Mission Curator Ron Parks, on behalf of the Friends of Kaw Heritage, presented the check to Luther Pepper, great-grandson of Chief Allegewaho. Due to ongoing research of the area, Parks also was able to indicate to Pepper the exact location of his great grandfather’s Kansas allotment. Water Main Leak Repair PlannedOn Tuesday morning the city’s water crews will be repairing a water main leak at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Hartford Avenue. Work will begin at 7 a.m. and continue for approximately 8 hours until it is completed. While work is in progress, traffic will be reduced to two lanes with both westbound lanes on Hartford closed. Officials expect no service interruption to area residents. For more information, contact Charlie Hargraves, Utility Maintenance superintendent, at 763-2436. Nearly NewsConoco television commercials shot in Ponca City are now being aired on national networks. The commercials began playing last week. The spots are slated to run this morning (Sunday) on news shows on ABC and CBS. Scenes filmed in Ponca City expected to air are shot in Cobb’s Cafe on South First, City and scenes along Grand Avenue and Fifth Street. DEATHSLonnie Edwin Atnip Jr. Lonnie Edwin Atnip Jr.BLACKWELL — Lonnie Edwin Atnip Jr. of Blackwell, died Friday morning, March 9, 2001, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 76. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the First Free Will Baptist Church with the Revs. Kevin and Wayne Bookout officiating. A flag presentation will be given by the Blackwell American Legion and the VFW. Masonic Rites will be performed by the Blackwell Chikaskia Lodge No. 109. Burial will follow at the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Blackwell. Lonnie Edwin Atnip, Jr. was born June 14, 1924, in Bonham, Texas, the son of Lonnie Edwin and Virginia Eloise (Reid) Atnip Sr. He grew up in Alabama and Georgia and at the age of 14 returned to Bonham with his family. During his school years in Bonham he was employed at the cotton mill. He remained there until he entering the US Army during World War II. He served as a paratrooper in the Philippine Islands, the Lizon Islands and the Battle of Lehti Gulf. Following his discharge he returned to Bonham and began his employment with the Texas-Pacific Railroad. In 1949 he moved to Enid and the Frisco Railroad. In 1958 he was transferred to Blackwell where he continued with the railroad. He married Ona Irene Buesing on Nov. 13, 1959, in Blackwell, where they made their home In 1974 he joined the Frisco-Burlington Northern Railroad in Enid where he remained until his retirement in 1985. He was a lifetime member of the Blackwell American Legion and the VFW. He was a past master of the Chikaskia Lodge No.109 and a past worthy patron of the Tonkawa Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of the Paratroopers Association, the Kay County Shriners, the Akdar Shrine and he held a 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite in Guthrie. He was also a member of the Blackwell Lions Club and the First Free Will Baptist Church of Blackwell. His survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Clayton Atnip of Omaha, Neb.; three sisters, Lyda Nichols and Edna Collins of Bonham, Texas, and Betty Ann McSpedden of Carrollton, Texas; one brother, Charles Atnip of Leonard, Texas; one grandchild, Tyler Rene Atnip of Ponca City; and numerous nieces, nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Raymond Atnip. Casket bearers will be David Nash, Charles Inmon, Max Ebert, Garry Gibson, W. E. “Gene” Phillips, R.V.Wagner, and DeWayne Stafford. Honorary casket bearers will be members of the Masonic Orders and the Blackwell Civic and Service organizations. Memorial contributions to the Chikaskia Lodge No. 109 can be made in care of the Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Paden, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Virginia Irona HumphreySRINGDALE, Ark.— Virginia Irona Humphrey, former Blackwell resident, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at the Holland Nursing Home at Springdale, Ark. She was 93. The service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Roberts and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell. The Rev. John Glasser of Fellowship Bible Church will officiate. Burial will follow at the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Virginia Irona Humphrey was born Feb. 11,1908, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Alfred W. and Irona (Brink) Coates. As a young girl she moved with her family to Siloam Springs, Ark., where she attended school and graduated in 1925. She furthered her education at John Brown University in Siloam Springs. She married Norman V. Humphrey on June 28, 1931, in Siloam Springs. They moved to Oklahoma and made their home in Blackwell. She helped her husband for several years and in 1948 she began employment with the C. R. Anthony store. She remained there for 17 years and then joined the staff of the Southwest Bible Bookstore in Tonkawa. She later moved the business to Blackwell and began the Bible Bookstore which she operated until 1989. In 1995 she moved to Wichita to be near her daughter and in 2000 she moved to Springdale, Ark., to make her home. She was a member of the Fellowship Bible Church in Springdale. Survivors include one son, Bill Humphrey of Springdale, Ark.; four daughters, Norma Kindred of Eagle River, Ark., Mary Rader of Wichita, Kan., Janice Smith of Watonga, and Virginia Snip of Archer, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Arch Coates; two sisters, Deanna Rogers and Theodora Coates. Casket bearers are Steve Perrine, Ben Rader, Devian Rader, Rodney Rader, Ted Rader and Jeremiah Rogers. Honorary casket bearers are Scott Humphrey, Sheldon Humphrey, Josh Marrs, Craig Perrine, and Sheldon Perrine. Anna Mae HudsonAnna Mae Hudson, mother of Ponca City resident Evelyn Pederson, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Fairbury, Neb. She was 100. Services will be held Monday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the Myers Mortuary Chapel in Fairbury. Anna Mae Hudson, was born Jan. 31, 1901, the daughter of Luellyn and Mary Cox Mobely of Fairbury. Other survivors include four sons, Keith Hudson of Omaha, Neb., Dwaine Hudson of Topeka, Kan., Ralph Hudson of Albuquerque, N.M. and Dennis Hudson of Carson City, Neb.; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hudson in 1965. ObituaryIsaiah Williams“Be Cha La” Isaiah “Isaac” Williams, former White Eagle resident, died late Friday evening, March 9, 2001, in the Integris Bass-Baptist Health Center in Enid. He was 78 years of age. An evening prayer service is scheduled for 7:30 Sunday evening in the Ponca Indian Baptist Church. The traditional Funeral Feast will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2001, at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ted Freeman will officiate. Burial with full military honors by L.S. Buffalo Post 38, will follow in the Ponca Tribal Cemetery under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born Isaiah Williams on Aug. 17, 1922 on the Ponca Reservation, he was the son of James “Pretty Hair” (He-Yun-da) and Kathryn Gambler [Wah-gon-we] (Littlesnake) Williams. He grew up on the Ponca reservation and graduated from Chilocco Indian School in 1940. On April 10, 1942, Isaac and the former Frances Elizabeth Wilson were united in marriage in Wellington, Kan., and they made their home in Enid for almost 59 years. In younger years, Isaac was involved with the Golden Glove Boxing Club and in 1940 he received his golden glove boxing certification. After graduation from Chilocco, he attended one year of college at Northern Oklahoma Junior College, now known as NOC. On Oct. 10, 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served as a private first class for three years and was honorably discharged on March 29, 1948. Isaac was “Wah-Jaip-Je” or camp crier since 1974 and was the last of this honor. He was a member of the Native American Church, Ponca Chapter and a proud member of the Ponca Tribe. He was the initial founder for the “Keeper of the Plains” statue in Enid and was heavily involved with the dedication ceremonies of the Chief Standing Bear statue. He enjoyed singing and being with his children and grandchildren. In previous years, he would buy birthday snacks for his grandchildren in school and tell stories to the kids in class. He will be deeply missed by all the lives he managed to touch with his gentle spirit and his gift of unending love. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Frances, of the home in Enid; two daughters, Amelia Louise Johnson, of Enid and Josephine Ann Williams, of Norman; one son, Gilmore James Williams, of Irving, Texas; two brothers, Parrish Williams, of White Eagle and John Williams, of Fort Cobb; eight grandchildren, Charlene Williams and Steven Williams, both of Anchorage, Alaska., Jeffrey Williams and Karla Reed, both of Irving, Texas, Cynthia Walker of Dallas, Texas, Kimberly Haws of Dallas, Texas, Chantel Wolff of Edmond and Wendy Johnson of Enid; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Casket bearers will be: Caesar Williams, Curtis Williams, Kim Grass, Michael Cornell, Dewayne Williams and Michael Thompson. Honorary casket bearers: Isaiah Thompson, Isaiah Blueback, Brian Stoner and Kyle Robedeaux. paid obituary FuneralsLola Mae DillowKAW CITY — The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 12, in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Crenshaw of the First Christian Church of Braman officiating. Burial will following in the Braman Cemetery. Margurette LearANTHONY, Kan. — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at the Williams Funeral Home in Anthony, Kan. with burial following in the Forest Park Cemetery. Sunday visitations can be made from 10 a.m. until service time. Hazel PatnodeCLOQUET, Minn. — Services will be held Monday, March 12, in the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Cloquet. NEWS BRIEFSTheft — An employee from Staples, 2216 North Fourteenth Street, reported a stolen lap top computer to Ponca City police at 8:34 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners are closed for vacation will return on March 22nd. adv. Kaleidoscope Concert — Cara Kem and Eric Chambray of Ponca City will dance in the Kaleidoscope Concert at the University of Central Oklahoma on March 22,23 and 24. The performance will be at Mitchell Hall with a start time of 8 p.m. Call 1-(405) 974-3375 for ticket information. The dance production will feature ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip hop styles. Fuller Brush, Watkins and Vision for Life products available at 300 West Highland, (Ponca Glass building). 762-6522. adv. Before you sign the dotted line talk with Heartland Hearing Aid and hear the difference. Prices to meet or beat all others and more. 1302 North 7th. 767-1961. adv. Narcotics Violation — An employee of the American Legion Children’s Home, 1300 Summers Place, reporting to Ponca City police at 10:29 a.m. Friday finding some marijuana on one of the boys. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The boy was arrested and taken to the police department. Macintosh, Need good used OS 8.2 CD. Call 762-6896. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Jack Griffith’s Gas-Up, 2501 North Fourteenth Street, reported a $15 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 11:07 a.m. Friday. A description was given of the subject and vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Russell Fox of Capital Barber Shop will be on vacation March 9th - March 17th. adv. Parent Meeting — Parent information meeting for High School Cheerleading tryout is planned for Monday, March 12, 2001, 5:30 p.m. at High School Commons - parent required. Noni Juice and capsules are available at Health World 320 East Central. adv. Burglary — A woman in the 2300 block of Eagle Road reported returning home and finding someone had broken into her garage through a side door to Ponca City police at 3:16 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Riddles. 217 North 14th. 765-5188. Buy any sandwich for half price with this ad. adv. Burglary — A man in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported finding his apartment had been broken into to Ponca City police at 3:19 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. RWD 1 Meeting — Rural Water District 1 will hold its monthly directors meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Enterprise School Bldg. at Lake and Enterprise Road. Maytag, Scratch/dent Sale. Copeland’s 315 East Grand. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Fifth Street and Highland Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 3:58 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A resident in the 200 block of North Osage Avenue reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 4:26 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Theft — A sales associate at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported a shoplifter was being held to Ponca City police at 5:05 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, but the subject had left the store prior to the officer’s arrival. R&G Style Shoppe, Newkirk. Open Sunday 1 to 4. All Denim 20% off. adv. Legion Auxiliary — Post 38 Ladies Auxiliary, White Eagle American Legion, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Ponca Indian Methodist Church. Subject Held — An officer in the 900 block of North Union Street reported a 20-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop on a Nueces County, Texas, warrant at 6:32 p.m. Friday. The subject’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer in the 800 block of North Elm Street reported a 35-year-old man was taken into custody on three Kay County warrants for application to revoke a suspended sentence at 9:14 p.m. Friday. Kids Review now accepting children’s spring/summer consignments. adv. Subject Held — A Ponca City booking officer reported a 27-year-old man was taken into custody to serve weekends for failure to obey a city warrant at 11 p.m. Friday. New! Dr. Atkins shakes, ready to drink, three great flavors. On sale now! Health World 320 East Central. adv. 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. Accident — A woman advised the Communications Center that her daughter had called her and said she had flipped her car on a dirt road in Shidler at 1:06 a.m. Saturday. The daughter also said a passenger was possible injured. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and a Shidler ambulance responded to the scene. Tupperware Demo & Bingo. Come play and win. 7p.m. at Hutchins Memorial. March 13th. Call 765-6248 for information. adv. No School — School will not be held in Ponca City March 19-23 for Spring Break. LIFESTYLESCommissioner Is Featured Speaker For Women’s History Month Events Commissioner Is Featured Speaker For Women’s History Month EventsGuest speaker for the March 24th Women’s History Month luncheon at the Pioneer Woman Museum is Denise A. Bode, Corporation Commissioner. The luncheon is set for 12 noon and in addition to the guest speaker, the program is to feature a style show by the Friends of Guthrie Museum Complex. The clothing will be from the 1890s to 1910 era. Power in a Velvet Glove is the theme and features the changing roles of women in the 1900s, the beginnings of social reform, politics and service clubs. Tickets for the luncheon are $10. At 2 p.m., a tea will be held and the style show presented again. The cost is $5. Seating is limited at both events. Tickets may be purchased at the museum. Free to the public that evening is a reception honoring the late Shirley Bellmon. Her portrait is to be unveiled and become a part of the Pioneer Woman Wall of Fame. The reception is for the Bellmon family and friends. Additionally, there is a special exhibit in the Educational Room of the Museum featuring women in politics in the early 1900s. Guest Speaker Denise Bode is the 35th person, and only the second woman, to serve as a commissioner since 1907 when Oklahoma became a state. Appointed by Gov. Frank Keating, Mrs. Bode took office on Aug. 20, 1997, and was elected to serve a full six-year term on Nov. 3, 1998. Born in Tulsa and reared in Bartlesville, Mrs. Bode graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Oklahoma. She has a law degree from George Mason University and a master’s of law in taxation from Georgetown University. Mrs. Bode’s husband, John, also an Oklahoma native, is a practicing partner in the law firm of Olsson, Frank and Weeda where he specializes in food and drug law. He served as assistant secretary for Food and Consumer Services of the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the Reagan and Bush administrations. The Bodes have a 17 year-old son, Sean, who attends Bishop McGuinness High School. The Bodes have a home in Oklahoma City as well as a ranching operation in western Oklahoma. Commissioner Bode is considered one of the leading experts on national energy policy. She has testified before Congress on numerous occasions, as well as, lectured at the Heritage Foundation. Before joining the commission, she served for seven years as president of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) in Washington, D.C., a national trade group representing America’s 8,000 oil and natural gas producers. Mrs. Bode preceded her service at IPAA as a founding partner of a Washington D.C. firm, where she represented a broad range of businesses. Mrs. Bode was selected as the Journal Record’s 1999 Woman of the Year and as one of Oklahoma’s “Women of Influence” by Oklahoma Family Magazine. She was also selected as a member of the 1999-2000 Leadership Oklahoma class. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, the Executive Committee of the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Telecommunications Committee, Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, Federalist Society, and is a governing board member of the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum in Seminole. Additionally, she chairs the Oklahoma Rhodes Scholarship selection committee. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is a constitutional body composed of three-state wide elected officials regulating oil and natural gas production, electric, natural gas, telecommunications and water utilities, transportation, gasoline and above and below ground storage tanks. Director Advocates Art, MusicBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor It would be a kinder gentler world if all students were exposed to art and music, according to Betty Price, executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council. Price, who was here for the reception for the ArtrainUSA, said that the business community has become a partner with the arts in pushing for all elementary schools to have art and music teachers in the classroom. “Recently there is a movement with the Business Circle for the arts being formed with business leaders of the state coming together to start this campaign to return our music and art teachers to school in the state,” Price explained. Although this was a part of HB 1017, which passed in 1990, the arts and music have suffered, Price said. “Something happened along the way and art and music haven’t been a priority and as a result we have schools that do not have art and music instruction for their students,” Price said. She explained that the business community is finding that workers who have been exposed to the arts make better employees because they are creative thinkers and use the discipline that arts offer. “When you think about it — if you are singing a song, painting a picture or making a sculpture you are going to finish the work. It takes a lot of discipline to play a musical instrument. The business sector sees that as an indication that the person is going to be a better employee.” “Now that we have the evidence that the arts enable students to succeed in terms of academics. There is one survey showing that students taking the SAT scored remarkably higher in verbal skills if they had four years of the arts,” Price said. She noted that the more children are “attached” to computers the more creativity needs to be added to their lives or they are going to be in a box. At this point she drew a box with her hands about her head simulating a computer or television screen. Price also mentioned that many of the video games are of a violent nature. “I feel that a kinder gentler environment would be fostered with the arts. The arts bring people together. Art is multicultural and there are no language barriers if you are singing or painting.” National Award Price, who has kept her position through the gubernatorial administrations of David Boren, Henry Bellmon, George Nigh, David Walters and Frank Keating, is a identified leader in the arts. Recently, Betty was recognized nationally with the Gary Young Award from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. The award, presented annually to an outstanding executive director, is given for leadership. The award was presented at the national conference in Pittsburgh, Penn. Price said, “It simply stunned me because of the people who had been previous recipients were role models for me. I was in awe of them. It was very nice to get this kind of honor personally, but it was nice for Oklahoma.” “I felt so good about it because sometimes we feel here in the midwest section that people across the nation really don’t realize what we have in the way of arts or the activities and interest that people have in the arts. We’re kind of a best kept secret in a way.” For 26 years Betty has been a guiding force with the Art Council. The Art Council’s 15 members are appointed by the governor and they hire the executive director, who engages the staff. About her long tenure , Price said, “Longevity makes a tremendous difference because there are things that if you are a director for four years it is pretty difficult to establish the kind of relationships you want to establish working with your board.” Art Council Mandate The mandate of the Art Council, according to Price is “To deliver the arts across the state to everyone, man, woman and child across the state.” The Arts is funded by the Oklahoma Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. Grants awarded by the Art Council are on a match basis. “As a result we can see how the public money stimulates the private dollar. We think that is healthy for the state. Because it is a not government running the arts at all, but it is a strong community of volunteers for the most part that make the arts happen.” Arts as Important as Computers? Responding to why the schools have put less emphasis on the arts in recent years, Betty offered this explanation. “In the 1970s, when Sputnik (by the Russians) went up there was a rush to teach more science and math, and the arts starting dropping out of schools.” Betty said, “The fact that we now can say the business community feels this is important…we can finally start this effort to get them back.” “One of the thing we have in the campaign is an Action Guide and a website. The Action Guide is available on the website or available in print by contacting the Business Circle which is officed at the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce.” She added, “Business has come to the forefront, providing an office for the campaign. The website is www.artspower.com.” So You’re Getting Married…So you’re getting married… one of the important steps you will need to consider is the bridal photograph for the local newspaper. Sometimes there is a charge for using the picture, sometimes only certain sizes will work, sometimes only black and white photos are permitted, sometimes only the picture of the bride is used, sometimes there are deadlines to be followed. Wherever you want the wedding information to be published, it is a good idea to check with the person in charge of such events at your local newspaper. At The Ponca City News the Lifestyles desk accepts bridal news and has a form for the customers’ convenience. Deadlines are distributed with the form, and printed frequently in the Lifestyles pages, or you may call for information. (580-765-3311 ext.139) Wedding information, like any other “news” item, is more interesting when it is current. Even though the Lifestyles Editor is occasionally referred to as the “scrapbook” editor, she still likes to print the information as soon as possible. A generous deadline of a month for using picture and story with the date, and three months for using picture and story, has not been changed. The News does not charge a fee to publish your Lifestyles articles. Photographs seem to be a problem, and The News would like to make a few suggestions to help you through a busy time. Your satisfaction is ours also. The portrait of the bride taken before the wedding — when all is calm and quiet — is an ideal situation for photographer and newspaper personnel. Because we use a computer to size and print pictures we can use a clear, good quality proof or print. The pictures are returned unharmed and The News spends a considerable amount of money in postage each year to return your picture to you safely. If you are unable to get a suitable “proof “ from your photographer before the deadline date, plan for a “backup” photo by having a family member or friend take a close-up picture of the bridal couple, and perhaps the “snapshot” will be suitable for newspaper reproduction… again, check with the Lifestyles Editor. No Polaroids, please. If you want to write the story about the wedding that is fine, but remember it is subject to editing. Newspaper style rules need to be applied and space is a consideration. The Lifestyles Editor will write the story for you when you provide adequate information. Lifestyles information is published Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Thursday edition is reserved for gardening and horticulture information. There is a Wednesday deadline for the Sunday pages. So you’re getting married… congratulations and best wishes! Stop by your hometown newspaper and pick up guidelines to help you share the good news! Winners Announced for 2001 Junior Music FestivalThe junior Music Festival, sponsored by the Ponca City Music Club and Stillwater Music Club took place Feb 17, at the First Baptist church and First United Methodist Church of Ponca City. There were 294 entries with a total of 334 students participating in the all day event. The majority of the entries were in the category of piano solo, ranging from the primary classes to Musically Advanced. The largest number of piano duets participated this year, from primary through difficult levels. Other musical events included vocal solos., both art song and Musical theater, hymn playing, vocal ensembles, soprano recorder solo, recorder duet and recorder trio, and music theory test. In total there were 9 events . In the morning, each student performed two pieces for a judge and was given a rating of Superior, Excellent or Very Good. Students who received a Superior Plus were then invited to participate in the play-offs in the afternoon. In the morning adjudication, all students could receive a superior as they were being graded against a standard of excellence. In the Play-offs, the judges were listening to find the best in each event and skill level. Winners of the Play-offs advance to the State Play-offs to be held April 21 at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK, a suburb of OKC. The play-offs results are as follows. Piano Solo: Primary I-II Winner: Hannah Bowen, first runner-up Kyle Tady, second runner-up Elizabeth Johnson, Honorable mention: Jessica Turner, Susanna Moore and Wyatt Donovan. Primary III-IV: Winner: Jamison Rudd, first runner-up Markus Reuter, second runner-up Erica Dennis, Honorable mention: Hannah Ballinger Elementary: winner: Shannon Rickman; first runner-up Zac Ahern, second runner-up Susan Dou, Honorable mention: Carl Schwager and Philip Noell. Medium-Moderately difficult III: winner: Maddie McDaniel; first runner up Jeremy Ricketson, second runner-up Amanda Lewis, Honorable mention: Josh Zhang and Jake Duncan. Difficult through Very Difficult: Winner: Kent Dennis; first runner-up, Christine Klatt; second runner-up Sarah Bowen; Honorable mention: Bethany Bowen and Mike Gamble. Musically Advanced: winner, Syneva Colle; first runner-up Chris Reed, second runner-up Joel Irby. Piano Duet event: Difficult through Very Difficult, winners: Bethany Bowen and Sarah Bowen. First runner-up: Kyla Lewis and Maria Hester. Vocal solos: Art Song: Elementary: Winner: Leanna Mai; first runner-up: MacKenzie McDaniel; second runner-up: Heather Mai. Junior: Co-winners: Kyle Hines and Mandy Bacher; first runner-up: Melissa Bacher; second runner-up Anna Van Cleave; Honorable mention: Alyce Phelan. Senior: Co-Winner: Audrey Eubank and Keith Hines; First runner-up: Robin Maril; second runner-up: Stephanie Beier. Musical Theater: Primary: winner: Hannah Denny. Elementary: co-Winners: MacKenzie McDaniel and Melissa Bacher; first runner-up: Madison Bookout. Junior: Winner: Mandy Bacher; first runner-up: Michaela Logan Senior: Co-Winners: Stephanie Beier and Keith Hines; Musically advanced: winner: Kara Hardy Instrumental: Soprano recorder solo: Winner: Markus Reuter; first runner-up: Michael Reuter; second runner-up: Hannah Bowen; Honorable Mention: Wayne Zachary, Andrew Mai and Josh Pauls. Recorder duet: Winners: Nathan Bowen and Zac Pruett; Recorder trio: winners: Elizabeth Moore, Susanna Moore and Markus Reuter; first runner up: Rebekah Donovan, Ashlee Logan and LeAnna Mai. The 14 judges for the event came from Tulsa, Muskogee, Choctaw, Shawnee, Stillwater and Weatherford. In order for teachers to have their students perform in the junior Music Festival., they must belong to either the Ponca City or Stillwater Music Club. Also, each student must belong to a Junior Music Club. Both the Ponca City Music Club and Stillwater Music Club belong to the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs and National Federation of Music Clubs. Suzi Lenhart is chairperson for the event. If music teachers or students have question about participating in this event for 2002, they should contact Mrs. Lenhart at 762-9895 for further information. Meals on Wheels Menu AnnouncedMeals 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, March 12: Beef and macaroni casserole; breaded cauliflower; dinner roll; Sunset jello salad; Rice Krispie square. Tuesday, March 13: Meatloaf; whipped potatoes with brown gravy; cauliflower au gratin; kidney bean salad; peach cobbler. Wednesday, March 14: Beef stroganoff with noodles; winter mix vegetables; dinner roll; fresh fruit salad; brownie. Thursday, March 15: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with gravy; fried cabbage; tossed salad; raspberry gelatin. Friday, March 16: Catfish fillet with tartar sauce; tater tots; zucchini; apple-raisin slaw; bread pudding. Garden Club Members MeetIris Wehrle, MS, LPC, was the guest speaker when members of the Four O’Clock Garden Club met Feb. 28. Ms. Wehrle, guest of Ann Kinsinger, is a vocational rehabilitation specialist for Kay and Grant counties. With 25 years experience in social services, the speaker holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a master’s degree in counseling from Oklahoma State University. She stated that the mission for the Rehabilitative Services Division is “to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve productivity, independence, and an enriched quality of life.” Hostesses for the meeting were Charlotte Lembke, Virginia Stephenson and Betty Whetstone. What Rituals Do You Follow?Today the subject is rituals — you know that thing you do no matter what you are doing. Eating is one subject that everyone has in common. There are those who go through the ritual of eating all around the apple until the skin is off and then eat the naked fruit to the core. Other folks gnaw the pastry off a fig newton and then devour the fruit. Same folks slurp the chocolate off the caramels before eating the centers — all of these are rituals and could be classified under the eating disorder malaise. In case you haven’t noticed — naked is in or as near to naked as possible — is fashionable as we’ve observed in the world of show business, where exposing extra skin is a ritual. Remember that thong dress with a modesty panel (oxymoron description) in the front and the back that Toni Braxton wore at the recent MTV Music Video Awards? This could be considered fashion disorder or is Alzheimer’s starting younger, and she forgot to finish dressing? There are those who go through the ancient ritual of being tattooed. Much of this in the U.S. started during World War II. Military troops putting into port in some foreign country would have some drinks, stop in the tattoo shop, and came back marked for life. Now, however, tattooing is a form of fashion and one doesn’t have to follow the ritual of being drunk to get marked. Some pretty tattoos, roses, butterflies and the like are even sought after by women. Tattooing, cosmetics and fashions have teamed up and one can now have their eyeliner tattooed on. Could be a plus if the needle doesn’t slip — but then again if it does — it could be a designer eyepiece. A swish in the wrong place might be good for a Nike contract. In the area of mechanics or electronics, the ritual of changing batteries in wrist watches or the time and date on the digital clock can be frustrating. Particularly if the 12 noon and 12 midnight get mixed up. Also, when February rolls around, the watch’s innards have trouble digesting the shorter month. Some folks have problems with thermostats and adjusting the temperature when several folks are in the room. One ritual is to place their hand over the thermostat dial and pretend to move it — sort of a gauge placebo. When folks complain, they just say “I turned it up or down.” The crowd feels better knowing their request has been honored. Remember — 90 percent of life is bluff. Meanwhile back at my personal ritual — reading my horoscope. To my way of thinking the horoscope is optional —you only believe it when it says what you want to hear. TOPS Chapter Holds MeetingTOPS OK 308 chapter met Monday with Wanda Headrick calling the meeting to order, and giving the devotional, “I Asked God.” Mary Bryant led the TOPS Pledge, and Betty Flower gave the KOPS Kreed. Natalie McCoy called the roll, and Betty flower gave the weight report. Martie Sack was the best loser. Joanne Radabaugh won the Ha Ha pot. Forbidden food for the week is peanut butter. Mary Dexter was the February Angel. An election of officers was held with installation planned ‘for March. New officers are Wanda Headrick, leader; Donna McCoy, co-leader; Natalie McCoy, treasurer; and Elaine Hoober, secretary. The March 24 Fun Day has been changed from Kingfisher to Enid. Several local members plan to attend. Tip of the week was “The Ides of March — I’d like to lose weight, I’d like to start exercising; I’d like to be a better example to my TOPS friends.” TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 5:45-6:15 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448. Wheatheart Menu ListedFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, March 12: Spaghetti and meat sauce; buttered broccoli/cauliflower; cinnamon apples; garlic bread with margarine; chocolate chip cookie. Tuesday, March 13: Oven fried chicken; mashed potatoes with cream gravy; buttered mixed vegetables; whole wheat roll with margarine; tinted pears. Wednesday, March 14: Goldwater beans; double orange gelatin; crackers/margarine; applesauce cake. Thursday, March 15: Barbecue beef; tomato juice; potato chips; baked beans; bun/margarine; ice cream/cookie. Friday, March 16: Ham loaf; candied sweet potatoes; buttered peas; whole wheat roll with margarine; tropical fruit mix. Historical Society Sets Meeting for March 20The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will hold the monthly meeting Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Marianne’s Rentals, 2701 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City. Members will present a “show and tell” by bringing items related to their German Russian heritage. The program is free and the public is invited to join this event to view the displays and hear the stories related to the German Russian history, For additional information contact Lillian Larwig, 405-525-3218. Kristy Kay Gipson Weds Steven R. Parker in TexasKristy Kay Gipson and Steven Ray Parker were united in marriage on March 10, 2001, in a 7 p.m. ceremony in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas. The Rev. Brian R. Bestian performed the double-ring candlelight event. Music for the ceremony was arranged by Dave Zeger, who was accompanied by trumpeter, Steve Wenig, and soloist, Stephen Riley. The Scripture readings were given by Elitia Guidry, aunt of the bride. The altar was flanked by candelabra and baskets of roses and greenery. The pews were marked with candelabra accented with flowers. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Howard Gipson of Katy, Texas, and the granddaughter of June Marie Wilder of Lake Charles, La., Marjorie Eleanor Gipson of Conroe, Texas, the late Floyd Albert Guidry, and the late Daniel Oscar Gipson. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ray Parker of Houston, Texas, former residents of Ponca City. He is the grandson of Raymond Franklin Bush Jr. of Blackwell, Violet Beatrice Parker of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and the late Dorothy Elizabeth Bush, and the late Raymond Cecil Parker. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a designer gown fashioned in ivory silk organza. The strapless bodice featured a button down back with tailored points below the waist. The full skirt swept into a chapel-length train and was bordered at the hemline with a diamond shaped design of re-embroidered Alencon lace and silk satin ribbon. A shrug of matching lace covered the shoulders and arms, and she carried an arrangement of white roses and white lilies. The bride’s sisters, Laurie Lynn Gipson and Michelle Marie Gipson, both of Houston, served as Maids of Honor. The bridesmaids included Jennifer Ann Anderson of Washington, D.C., Adrienne Marie Bouchard of Houston, Anna Ruth Mitchael of Boston, Mass., Catherine Anne Clayton Pagel of New York, N. Y., Adrienne Kathleen Stockhoff and Melissa Anne Waldrop, both of Los Angeles, Calif. and Katherine Kramer Upton of Austin, Texas. All were dressed in designer gowns of platinum taffeta. Members of the house party included, Margery Knox Beery of Washington, D.C., Courtney Michele Clelland of London, Marcy Rinehart Crapitto of Houston, Ashley Michelle Ferris of San Francisco, Calif., Jill Catherine Gibson of Austin, Laurie Brooke Ledyard of Dallas,Texas, Stephanie Royall Parker of Houston, and Susan Michelle Weiser of Austin. Serving his brother as Best Man was Gregory Scott Parker of Houston. Groomsmen included Mark Erik Blubaugh of Tulsa, Sands Schrafft Chipman, Louis Anthony Crapitto III, David Stephen Mallia, and Paul Russell Painter, all of Houston, and Scott Ryan Flack and Stacy Allen Young, both of Austin. Ushers included Chadwick Dilworth Covey and Stanley Michael Fowler, both of Houston and Peter John Hennessey IV of San Antonio. A reception followed at The Junior League of Houston with music provided by Memphis Train. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Coronado Club. Among the guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Karel Blubaugh, Julie Owen, Amy Blubaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Kent Bush of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Blubaugh of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harrold of Oologah, Kristen Harrold and Capt. Garret Benson of Lawton, Robin Harrold of Little Rock, Ark., Joshua Harrold of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patrick of Denver, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. John Stoner, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Martin of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and Mrs. Bill Weisenborn of Prague, Czech Republic. The bride graduated from Katy High School in Katy, Texas, and magna cum laude from The University of Texas at Austin. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Parker is a graduate of Ponca City High School and The University of Texas at Austin, where he received a bachelor’s degree in economics. He was also a member of Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. Following a wedding trip to Kauai, Hawaii, the couple will reside in Houston. Sage, Rosemary, And Thyme Club Holds MeetingThe Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club met recently at the Cann Gardens. Susan McMonigle gave the treasurer’s report. Monica Dombalis was introduced by Theresa Mohedas as her guest. Helen Widner, chairperson of the Ponca City Herb Festival, reported that over 200 vendor applications were mailed in January and several vendors have already responded. Mrs. Widner reported that the underwater lighting project for the newly renovated water pond at the Cann Garden has been approved. The club has donated the money for the ponds’ lighting system, and the renovation of the pond and several benches for the Cann Gardens with the funds raised at past herb festivals. 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