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High School Students To Present Views on City Curfew Law
Preservation Event Features Ponca Citian
Local Y2K Plan Ready
Character Education Courses To Keating
Distance Learning Video Conferencing Grants To Two Kay County Schools
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Pioneer Woman Museum Board Wins Top State Award
Mexican Holiday Activity Scheduled Here Saturday
Relay for Life Scheduled At Motocross for June 4
Victims Rights Week Kicks Off in County
SJRMC Observes Stroke Awareness Month May 3
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Questions Continue To Linger
Ponca City Dressage Driver Earns Honor of USET Team
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Power Wheelchairs Available To Seniors
Families, Western Swing Lovers Will Like Iris Festival at Poncan
Youngsters With Cancer Can Attend Summer Camp
Series on ‘Healing Arts’ Set at Brace Books in May
NOC Sets Fine Arts Festival
NOC Jazz Concert Set Today
Glen Campbell Scheduled At The Poncan on Aug. 14
Po-Hi Library Acquires African-American Works
KLVV Sharathon Comes Close To Goal
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Conservation District Sets Area Rangeland Bus Tour
Deadline Near for Peachtree Landing Logo

High School Students To Present Views on City Curfew Law

By LAURA CORFF

News Staff Writer

Students from a Po-Hi Honors English class took the initiative to get involved in city government and will express their views on the local curfew law at the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Originally, the class did a study of the current curfew ordinance before soliciting input from students. The teens’ perspective will be presented after Police Chief Raymond E. Ham reviews the history of how the curfew law came to be and how the police department feels about the ordinance.

In other business, the board will look at removing the railroad crossing at the intersection just north of Waverly Street and Liberty Avenue, which affects the project to widen Waverly Avenue. An agreement between Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway for construction and maintenance will be presented for the board’s approval. The expense could total $14,018.

Additionally, Alice L. Souligny is asking the city to make a planned unit development district for property located South of Bradley Avenue, East of Railroad Tracks, 1/2 Block West of Jane and North of Young Street. The area is presently zoned residential. Souligny plans to build a medical and medical support complex. The master plan has been reviewed by commissioners during previous work sessions.

In other business, Mike Lane, traffic engineering manager, will present a list of street improvement projects recommended by the Traffic Commission for 1999-2000. The projects would cost about $1.4 million, funded through the half-cent street sales tax.

Also, a project for concrete pavement reconstruction of Gibson Place and Little Lane, will be considered. The project would include the replacement of the water main lines on both streets and the construction of a concrete alley to replace the existing gravel alley located between Gibson and Little. If approved, advertisements for bids would be scheduled to begin within two weeks, with construction beginning this summer.

An agreement between Standing Bear Native American Foundation and the City of Ponca City, will also be considered. The contract would outline funding responsibilities between the two for work on the trails project.

According to a letter from Tim J. Gatz, special projects branch of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the city can begin the consultant agreement process and preliminary design work for the Standing Bear Phase II Trails Enhancement Project, although funds will not be available for the construction portion of the project until the Federal Fiscal Year 2000. The architectural services of LandPlan Consultants, Inc. of Tulsa., will be under consideration. Matching funds will come from the Standing Bear Native American Foundation and the City of Ponca City.

In other business, Marc LaBossiere, finance director will present the Budget Status Report for the third quarter ended March 31, which summarizes the financial operating results. Also, the board will vote on the Mayor’s nomination to the Personnel Advisory Board.

Another presentation will be made by Craige Baird, information services director. He will talk about the status of the city’s Year 2000 readiness. Plans have been created to minimize all (if any) impacts that 2000 will have on the city’s ability to operate into 2000.

Consent Agenda Items

The following items are on the consent agenda, are non-controversial and will be considered by one motion of the board. Commissioners will consider a $500 grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries to bring special children’s programming to the Ponca City Library during the Summer Reading Program.

The Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommend commissioners allow the youth groups of Ponca City to use Pioneer Park on May 12, for an Impact World Tour Rally Concert and fellowship.

Also on the consent agenda, the board will consider awarding a contract to D & M Distribution Company for concrete paving, curb and guttering connecting Thorn Apple Valley Drive north to Sykes Boulevard. This would create a truck traffic loop in the Ponca City Airport Industrial Park. A grant award of $100,000 is available from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, supplemented by an additional $150,000 request for Industrial Access funds from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Street sales tax would fund the remaining $92,681.10.

In other items, Tom Montgomery will present the Ponca City Emergency Operations Plan. Additionally, the Ponca City Fire Department recommends the board reject a bid for an administrative vehicle from Jack Bowker Ford and resubmit bids for a more suitable vehicle.

Commissioners will review city claims for invoices processed from April 8, through April 21, in the amount of $715,490.70.

Ponca City Utility Authority

In new business, commissioners will consider a contract to Safety-Kleen for up to $35,000, to remove, haul and dispose of waste oil by-produce contained in the Ponca City Landfill leachate collection pond. Additionally, they will determine whether the situation constitutes an emergency to provide an initial outlay of $7,500.

David Myers, chairman of the Energy Advisory Board, will make a presentation of the Valuation Study of the Municipal Electric Transmission, Distribution and generation facilities. The scope of work included data collection, analyzing information and data, and making a formal report. The study cost $24,514.83.

In 1998, Electrical Systems Consultants, Inc. completed a Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) field inventory for the city which resulted in an implementation plan for the city. The commissioners will review a request to begin soliciting bids for a field inventory of the city’s electric distribution, water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems using the PGS equipment.

Items on the consent agenda include: submission of the monthly operating statement to the Oklahoma Water Resource Board and consideration to fund items for the Northwest Substation totaling $46,837. The board will also consider paying claims totaling $1,327,077.19 for invoices processed April 8, through April 21.

Preservation Event Features Ponca Citian

Bret Carter, board member with the Ponca City Main Street Authority, will be a featured speaker at the 11th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference May 6-8 in Woodward.

Carter, who chairs the Ponca Main Street Design Committee will speak about Ponca City’s historic downtown area and show slides beginning at 3:45 p.m. on May 6. Title of his talk is “From Cowtown to Uptown: The Evolution of a City.”

Tamara Sharp, P.C. Main Street Authority Executive Director, and Glen and Verona Mair will also be representing Ponca City at the conference.

Carter will be one of approximately 30 speakers from Oklahoma and 11 from out-of-state scheduled during the conference, said Deputy State Historic Preservation officer Melvena Heisch. The speakers will address various subjects during the 28 scheduled sessions.

Theme for the state conference will be “Protecting the Irreplaceable.” Texas State Historic Preservation officer, F. Lawrence Oaks will address the keynote session on May 7 at the Woodward Arts Theatre.

The Statewide Preservation Conference will begin at 8:45 a.m. on May 6 and continue to noon on May 8. In addition to various sessions, the event will feature historic tours of the Woodward area, and a noon luncheon and 7 p.m. awards banquet on May 7.

For more information interested citizens may call 405-522 4484.

Local Y2K Plan Ready

The City will present its Year 2000 Contingency Plan during the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

An internal Y2K Task Force was formed to prepare for the upcoming Year 2000. The committee inspected and compiled a complete inventory list of all City owned equipment. Each piece of equipment was then researched and certified to its Year 2000 readiness status. Each department was also given the task to create a plan for unforeseen emergencies.

“For over a year, we have been working to ensure that City facilities and equipment are Y2K compliant,” said Gary Martin, city manager. “Now that we’ve completed our evaluation, we’re ready to make our presentation to the community.”

Martin concluded that the City expended considerable time and resources to ensure services to the community will not be interrupted.

Character Education Courses To Keating

By RALPH SEWELL

News Capitol Bureau

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill Ponca City Rep. Jim Newport authored to have public schools develop character education courses, has gone to the governor.

The House vote was 98-0 after Newport moved to accept a minor Senate amendment. Reps. Jim Reese, R-Nardin, Larry Ferguson, R-Cleveland, and Joe Sweeden, D-Pawhuska, all voted for the bill.

Reese still is trying to put his covenant marriage idea into Oklahoma law. The House approves, but a Senate committee chairman sidetracks Reese’s bill. It happened again this year — as it did last session.

Reese thinks the covenant marriage contained in this year’s HB 1001 would cut Oklahoma’s high divorce rate.

He’d have couples agree they were entering a lifetime marriage contract, take pre-marriage counseling, and agree to try more counseling if their union seems to be falling apart.

Gov. Frank Keating vetoed a bill authored by Tonkawa Sen. Paul Muegge, who tried to get the Senate to override, but his motion failed, 31 to 14 — with 36 votes needed to override.

It was Keating’s first veto of the year, and Senate Republicans solidly voted to sustain the veto.

SB 323 would have let departing state employees donate any unused sick or annual leave to a remaining employee who needed it.

Keating said the bill created a potential for abuse. Muegge disagreed, saying that leave time only could be donated if a need existed at the time the employee left state service.

“This was a small but effective gesture,” Muegge said. “I really don’t understand why anyone would be against it.”

Sen. J. Berry Harrison, D-Fairfax, joined Muegge in the failed attempt to override the veto.

The bill originally passed the Senate 41-0 and the House 82-18. Ferguson and Sweeden voted for it; Newport and Reese voted against.

Most of the bills still alive — ones passed before the April 15 deadline — now are in a conference committee.

A veteran senator says he never has seen so many bills land in Senate-House conferences. He thinks this comes as a result of voter mandates that regular legislative sessions be limited to February-May.

Some bills are going to the governor as one house votes to accept changes by the other. That was true of Newport’s non-controversial HB 1765.

Senators, including Muegge and Harrison, voted to send the governor SB 580, to let police make more “no-knock” searches. The vote was 28-16 to accept House changes.

Some senators feared police would abuse loosening the law from requiring “probable” to “reasonable” cause for a no-knock search. But it’s obvious that Muegge and Harrison were at least willing to give it a try.

How They Voted

Here’s how Muegge, Harrison, Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted on other bills:

*SB 233 was passed 43-0 by the Senate and sent to the governor. It would require members of the state Aviation Commission live in districts they represent and also require Senate confirmation of commissioners. The bill sets the stage for development of a spaceport anywhere in the state — but most likely at Burns Flat in Washita County.

*SB 689, to change child support guidelines, won 85-16 House support with the title off a floor substitute. It would increase the amounts absent fathers would pay. The bill finally passed 85-16, and returned to the Senate. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes.

*SB 35 was accepted by senators, 42-2, in a House amended form. It restricts school boards from using temporary teachers to replace those under a permanent contract. It would give teachers hired on a temporary basis for a full school year benefits full-time teachers get. Muegge and Harrison voted yes.

*SB 622 also went to the governor on a 42-0 Senate vote. As amended by the House, it would require all nursing home aides be state-certified by 2004. Muegge and Harrison voted yes.

*HB 1370 passed the House 99-0 in Senate-amended form. It would free any school administrator or teacher from civil liability for suspending students if they’ve acted in good faith. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes.

*SB 19, to require state agencies to use live voices instead of phone answering devices, went to House-Senate conference after a senator estimated it would boost payroll costs $1.8 million a year.

*SB 517 also was sent to conference by senators on a unanimous vote. It would give campus police more authority to remove persons from campus who they deem a threat to campus order. The bill followed a disruptive incident at OU last year.

*SB 290, as it came to the House, would increase fees for car and boat registrations and driver license fees by $1 to create a trauma care revolving fund. It picked up two House amendments. One, adopted without dissent, would require that anyone having contact with persons or bodies infected with AIDS, be notified. The more controversial one passed 59-37. It would increase liability of managed care groups who fail to provide needed treatment. The bill passed 90-5. Sweeden voted for and Newport, Reese and Ferguson against the amendment. All voted for the bill.

*SJR 22 would ask voters to amend the constitution so school districts, if they wished, could authorize extra property tax levies on a permanent basis rather than having to vote each year. If the change was authorized, a petition signed by 60 percent would be required for a vote on returning to authorizing annually. The House passed it 51-48, a bare majority. Sweeden voted yes; Newport, Reese and Ferguson no.

*SB 747, with the title removed, passed the House 68-31. It would allow charter schools in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa districts, but amendments added the Ardmore and Broken Arrow districts. Another House change would refer the issue to district voters if a school board rejected the change. Newport, Reese and Ferguson voted yes; Sweeden no.

*SB 565, a bill on Truth in Sentencing, passed the House 100-0 after picking up amendments. One would make it a felony for a teacher to have sex with a student. Punishment could range from one to 15 years. It lacks a title and is the bill leaders will use for to change Truth in Sentencing. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes.

*HB 1344, changes in the veterinary medicine laws, won 100-0 approval of the House, as the Senate amended it. That sent it to the governor. Ponca-area representatives voted yes.

*SB 102 to provide college financial aid for needy students, passed the House 98-0 after the title was removed. More work’s due on the bill. Ponca-area representatives voted yes.

*SB 380 passed the House unanimously after a failed Republican attempt to make it a right-to-work referendum. The change was ruled non-germane.

*SB 758, was kept alive with the title stricken after the House passed, 69-28, a bill to require all state-bought textbooks include material on all racial, religious and ethnic groups. Satanist and homosexual groups were not included. Sweeden voted for; Newport, Reese and Ferguson against.

*SB 685 passed by the House 71-28 after the House amended it, would require group health insurance policies include audiological services and hearing aids for children up to 13 years old. Reese and Sweeden voted for the bill; Newport and Ferguson against.

*SB 670 would create a judicial election commission to rule on ethical misconduct in campaigns for judicial office. It passed the House 88-7. Title’s off the bill, which would add power over court candidates to the Oklahoma Bar Association. Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Reese no.

*HJR 1018, as amended by the Senate went to the governor after a 99-0 vote. As amended, the resolution declares that 883 Oklahomans less than 25 years old killed themselves over a 10 year period. It creates a youth suicide prevention task force, charged with trying to cut the number of suicides by young people. Ponca-area representatives voted yes.

*SB 517, with title removed, passed the House 99-0. It would allow colleges to remove a person from the campus for several reasons, including loitering, interfering with activities, poses a threat to a person, causes damage to property, or substantially interferes with security. Persons removed would be given written notice of how to file an appeal. Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes.

Distance Learning Video Conferencing Grants To Two Kay County Schools

State Superintendent Sandy Garrett announced today that Kay County schools will be receiving $149,866 in Distance Learning Video conferencing grants, Ponca City Public Schools has been awarded a grant for $49,866, Newkirk Public Schools will receive $50,000, and Tonkawa Public Schools will receive $50,000.

“We are very pleased these funds are available to school districts in Oklahoma who demonstrate a need for technological resources and have solid plans for putting the grants to good use,” Garrett said.

Schools in Kay County are among several statewide to be awarded the state appropriated distance learning grants. Outside readers scored the grant applications and made recommendations for award amounts to Garrett and her fellow State Board of Education members.

Grant awards totaled $8.2 million for the development and implementation of compressed Internet-based video conferencing servicing. Funds could be used to purchase video conferencing equipment, offset establishment fees for Internet access, and to train personnel in the use of video conferencing to improve instruction and educational opportunities in secondary schools.

In addition to the $8.2 million in competitive distance learning grants, another $9.2 million in state technology funds is being sent to schools on a non-competitive basis. Each school site in the state is receiving $5,060 to purchase computer equipment for teacher and demonstration units. There are approximately 1,800 school sites in Oklahoma.

“Our schools are certainly making progress in the area of technology,” Garrett said. “However, computer hardware and software are very expensive as is related video conferencing and distance learning equipment. So, it is my hope that in coming years we will be able to keep a steady stream of technology funds flowing to our schools so they may keep up to date with the world around them.”

City Calendar

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.

Anytime

FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).

Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street.

Monday

Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, and Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Wednesday

Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue.

Senior Center Bingo, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street.

Friday

Senior Center Pitch Games, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

April 30-May 1-2

11th Annual Ponca City

Iris Festival

April 30

1999 Iris Festival Postal Cancellation, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., U.S. Post Office, Fourth Street and East Grand Avenue.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Iris Post Card Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., U.S. Post Office, Fourth Street and East Grand Avenue.

Ponca City Humane Society “A Fetchin’ Affair” Dinner, Dance and Mutt Strutt, 6:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, Tickets 580-767-8877.

May 1

Ninth Annual Victorian Chocolate Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Central Station, Fifth Street and East Central Avenue, sponsored by pro-teens, lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., chocolate and craft booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sixth Annual “Rhythm & Blooms” Amateur Talent Contest, 11 a.m., Center Stage, sponsored by Commercial Federal Bank and Ponca City Main Street Authority.

Plants for Pleasure Sale & Free Tours of Cann Memorial Garden and Home, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Ponca City Garden Council, Cann Memorial Garden, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue.

“Lil’ Bloomers” Children Events, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Main Street Authority.

H.G.H. Antique Car Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 110 North Union Street.

Demonstrations of Native American Art and Crafts and Guided Tours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Standing Bear Park, U.S. 60 and U.S. 177, sponsored by Ponca City Native American Foundation.

“Trail of Tails” Dog Walk and Dachshund Race, 10 a.m., Seventh Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Humane Society.

Children’s Hands-on Flower Planting Session, 10 a.m., Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Library.

United Way Bed Race, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, 10 a.m., more information 580-765-2476.

Iris Garden Tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Chalk Art Contest, Ages 1 to 100 invited, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by the Ponca City Library.

Matzene Art Collection Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Library.

Fifth Annual Community Iris Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, sponsored by Southside Neighbors.

Pioneer Porcelain Artists, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Iris Post Card Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., RSVP Office, 110 North Fourth Street.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Petals & Lace and Sidewalk Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., RSVP Office, 110 North Fourth Street.

Eleventh Annual Iris Show, 1-4:30 p.m., Commercial Federal Bank lower level, sponsored by Northern Oklahoma Iris Society.

Sky Shivers and the Sounds of the Southwest, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, sponsored by the Poncan Theatre Co., tickets available at the theater.

May 2

Fifth Annual Community Iris Show, 1-4 p.m., Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, sponsored by Southside Neighbors.

H.G.H. Antique Car Museum, 1-5 p.m., 110 North Union Street.

Iris Garden Tours, 1-4 p.m., Inquire at Community Iris Show.

Saturday

Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 40 miles, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue.

May 3

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa.

May 4

Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

May 5

Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, program John Raley on Millennium Celebration in Ponca City, Jean McMullen from OSU presenting “The Garden Tour,” 9:30 a.m., Cann Center.

May 6

Conversation on Healing Arts of Acupuncture and Jin Shin Jyutsu, presentation by practitioner Mark Hovis of Tulsa, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Coffee Bar, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library.

May 7

Historic Preservation Panel, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Ste 305.

How to Make Mother’s Day Extra Special presented by Alda Ellis, author of “Mother So Dear,” “An Angel in My Garden” and creator of silver keepsakes such as the Friendship Heart and Teacup Candle, sharing suggestions and traditions and autographing her books, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

May 8

Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 45 miles, 8 a.m., leaders, Kevin Neustador and Patti Kanawisher, Osage Cove, joint ride and picnic.

National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, residents asked to place non-perishable food donations by their mailbox.

May 10

Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, for anyone in the community who has lost a loved one, call Hospice 762-9102.

May 11

Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.

Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue.

Hospice of Ponca City Raindrops Support Group, parents who have lost a child due to death or miscarriage, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, North Pecan Road and East Hartford Avenue.

Death of a Mate program sponsored by Hospice of Ponca City, call 762-9102 to register.

McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library.

Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road.

May 12

Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue.

Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center.

May 13

Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway.

Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’.

May 14

Church Women United’s 50th Anniversary, May Friendship Day, 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Ponca City, tickets available through participating churches.

May 14-15

World Impact Tour featuring Team Extreme (Friday) and GX Jam (Saturday), two shows, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, sponsored by area churches and KLVV 88.7 FM.

May 15

Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 50 miles, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue.

Hershey Track and Field Free Youth Program, sponsored by Parks and Recreation Department, call 767-0432.

May 16

American Legion Post 14 Golf Scramble, 10 a.m., Lew Wentz Golf Course, Ponca City, $20 per person, does not include green fees or golf cart, cutoff date May 12 5 p.m., contact American Legion Post 14 Ray Lunsford or Maurice Johnson (580) 765-9073.

May 17

Sign Up for Summer Youth Tennis Program, sponsored by Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432 for more information.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright, 765-6738 for additional information.

United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Business Meeting including election of new officers, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Conference Room B, Ponca City.

May 18

Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-in, interested citizens encouraged to attend.

Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.

Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome.

Kaw Lake Association, Kay Electric, Blackwell.

May 19

Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue.

May 20

Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

May 21

Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue.

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

May 22

Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 55 miles, leader Jack Rawlins, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue.

May 26

Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue.

Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street.

Animal Control Commission, 5 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

May 27

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

May 29

Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 60 miles, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue.

May 31

AMBUC Pool will open their gates for the summer swim season, more information 767-0432, Parks and Recreation Department.

June 5

Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 65 miles, 8 a.m., leaders Earl and Jody Ball, Lake Ponca Park, graduation ride and picnic.

Sixth Annual Ponca City Herb Festival, sponsored by Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Clubs, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cann Memorial Gardens, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue.

Classic Car Club Show, Lake Ponca, contact Mel Towell, 762-6078.

SAFE NIGHT USA for 11, 12, 13 year olds, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Grand Central Station, volunteers needed, call 765-2476 for additional information.

Pioneer Woman Museum Board Wins Top State Award

By KATHY ZEHR

News Staff Writer

The Pioneer Woman Museum Advisory Board of Ponca City was honored with the Outstanding Oklahoma Historical Society Support Group Award at the OHS annual awards banquet in Ponca City Friday evening. Several other awards and presentations were also made at the awards banquet at the Hutchins Memorial by OHS Deputy Director Dr. Bob Blackburn.

An oak and brass plaque in the shape of Oklahoma was presented to Jayne Detten, who represented the Pioneer Woman board. Detten spoke briefly to about 250 OHS members and guests from across the state and gave much credit to several members who were a part of the grassroots fund raising efforts for expansion of the Pioneer Woman Museum in 1997-98.

Detten gave tribute to the late Dr. Warren Jensen, who chaired the advisory board, and to David Mills who chaired the finance drive to solicit more that $560,000 locally to match state funds.

During the project others involved included, Vivian Mertz as co-chair; Madalynne Peel as honorary chair; Terri Hadley as treasurer; Louise Abercrombie, publicity; and Nancy Severance. Others involved during the project included Cheryl Fletcher, Sandy James, Georgia Ball, Clement Collogan, Jayne Detten, Karen Dye, Rebecca Warren, Don Ganer, Mary Beth Glass, David Keathly, Gary Miles, John Maker, Linda Rodgers and Phyllis Worley. Detten also credited Pioneer Woman site manager, Jan Prough, site attendant Amee Goss and OHS Museums Division Director Kathy Dickson.

The awards banquet was the highlight of the 3-day OHS annual meeting being held at the Marland Estate Center. Other events during the annual event included installation of Jack Haley, longtime OU History archivist as the new OHS president; the annual board meeting; selection of Beck Associates Architects to design the new $46 million Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City; numerous lectures and readings; quarterly board meeting; noon luncheon; and much more.

Other monetary or honorary awards were also presented to authors, who each spoke briefly to the members and guests. The awards included research and writing awards to Prof. Emeritus Stan Hoig for Best Book on Oklahoma History “Beyond the Frontier: Exploring the Indian Country;” $150 and a plaque to Assist. Prof. Bonnie Lynn-Sherow for her dissertation, “Ordering the Elements: An Environmental History of West Central Oklahoma;” and a $300 cash award to Vincent T. Lyon for his outstanding article “The Repeal of Prohibition: The End of Oklahoma’s Noble Experiment.” published in “The Chronicles of Oklahoma.”

Bill Doolittle, 18-year old senior valedictorian from Weatherford, received the Joseph Thoburn Award for outstanding student historian. Doolittle spoke to the crowd and recognized several guests including history teachers from Weatherford High School. He gave credit to the teachers as encouraging mentors in his writings on Yitzhak Rabin, Black Kettle, Wiley Post and the Black settlement of Oklahoma.

Representatives from The Friends of the Coleman Theatre Beautiful in Miami received the Outstanding Local Historical Society Award for ongoing restoration. Gerald Graham, theater manager, thanked OHS for sparking the effort to save the Coleman by providing funds for a new roof. He told the audience that the combined efforts of Miami Friends of the Coleman and OHS funding had linked a treasure from the past to the present. He recorded 299 events with 34,000 people in attendance at the Coleman in 1998.

Slide pictures of the four new members inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame were projected on a large screen onstage at the Hutchins and each recipient’s outstanding historical accomplishments were reviewed by Doolittle. Some family members accepted plaques and honors for the late Parker McKenzie, Rella Watts Looney and Dr. Donald J. Berthrong.

Cliff McKenzie, a nephew, accepted the award for Parker McKenzie. He then told the group McKenzie had died at age 101 and had lived and taught through three generations. He was born on a reservation speaking only Kiowa, learned English, attended college. and wrote two books on the translation of Kiowa to English. Portions of the book were projected on the screen.

A colorful and interesting portion of the awards ceremony included the appearance of Chief of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe John Sikes and his wife dressed in traditional Cheyenne Arapaho regalia. Sikes brought greetings from Dr. Donald J. Berthrong in the Cheyenne language, and his wife translated. He expressed appreciation for Dr. Berthrong’s many years of research and teaching on behalf of the Cheyenne-Arapaho tribe.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by a local group, “Chameleon," who presented a musical skit on the life of E.W. Marland. The trio, T.L. Walker, David Jefferis, and Bill Justice received a standing ovation for their presentation.

According to newly installed OHS President Jack Haley, the April 2000 Millennium meeting will be held at Quartz Mountain Lodge near Lawton.

Mexican Holiday Activity Scheduled Here Saturday

Viva el Cinco de Mayo! Festivities to celebrate the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo, will be held Saturday at the Centennial Plaza, 516 East Grand Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Ponca City Hispanic Alliance plans to share its culture, food, music and customs unique to Mexico.

Party goers can expect to purchase and taste authentic Mexican dishes such as: tamales, burritos menudo and bunuelos. Also, Los Tecates, a mariaches band from Oklahoma City, will play from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Additionally, folklorico dancing and Mexican music can be enjoyed. Clothes and curios will be displayed along with low-riders from Wichita. Cinco de Mayo is being presented in conjunction with Ponca City’s Iris Festival.

History

In the United States, the “Batalla de Puebla” became to be known as simply Cinco de Mayo. It is a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities, marking the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Batalla de Puebla, in 1862.

The battle at Puebla happened at a violent and chaotic time in Mexico’s history. Mexico had finally gained independence from Spain in 1810. A number of internal political takeovers and wars, including the Mexican-American War and the Mexican Civil War of 1858, had completely wiped out the national economy.

During this period, Mexico had accumulated heavy debts to several nations, including Spain, England and France. The countries demanded payment.

France, eager to add to its empire, decided to establish its own leadership in Mexico by installing Napoleon’s relative, Archduke Maximilian, as ruler of Mexico. France invaded the Gulf coast of Mexico and began to march towards Mexico City.

Along the way to Mexico City, the French army encountered some strong resistance at the Mexican forts of Loreto and Guadalupe. A small, poorly armed militia of about 4,500 were able to stop and defeat a well outfitted French army of 6,500 soldiers.

The victory was a glorious moment for Mexican patriots and is the cause for the historical date’s celebration. Cinco de Mayo was established as symbolic of the Mexicans’ courage against a formidable army.

Although the Mexican army was eventually defeated, the battle came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. With this victory, the country demonstrated to the world that Mexico and all of Latin America were willing to defend themselves from any foreign intervention.

Many people wrongly equate this celebration with Mexican Independence, which is in September, and nearly fifty years earlier.

Relay for Life Scheduled At Motocross for June 4

To honor those who have battled cancer and survived, a Luminary Service will be featured during the annual American Cancer (ACS) Society’s Relay for Life, scheduled June 4, at the Ambucs Motocross Track. Luminary candles will be lit around the track in remembrance of those lost to cancer and those who have survived.

During the all-night walkathon, Relay-for-Life participants follow the path of the luminary tributes. Luminaries can be purchased until 9:30 p.m. the evening of the event at a cost of $5 each. Contact Carol Murphy at 765-5491, for a luminary form.

Relay For Life is a non-athletic, relay-style, event, where team members take turns walking, jogging or running around a track to raise funds for the fight against cancer. In 1998, volunteers raised over $40,000 for the fight against cancer. This year’s goal is $48,000.

Relay For Life is a family-oriented team event. While some team members take a turn on the track, those members not on the track can enjoy a variety of activities planned. All participants receive free food and drinks.

Activities and entertainment include opening ceremonies, survivors ceremony, karaoke, face painting, massages, live bands, and a sand dig.

It’s not too late for teams to join the event, which will benefit the Kay County Division of ACS. Teams are allotted space for camping. Electricity and water will also be available for campers.

Relay For Life is the national signature event for the American Cancer Society and is the first event created to showcase survivors of cancer. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate survival and help those who are still fighting the battle.

Victims Rights Week Kicks Off in County

Editor’s Note: With this week designated to promote the rights of crime victims, The News will include a series of articles exploring the various services now provided to victims in the area. For the Eighth Judicial District, which comprises Kay and Noble counties, the coordinator of the victim witness Center is Jodie Frazier, who has held the title of victim witness coordinator for 17 years, longer than any other coordinator in the state. Having been the coordinator for this length of time, Jodie has seen many changes and this is her story:

The week of April 25 through May 1 has been declared as National Crime Victims Rights Week.

This is a week where Kay County, along with the rest of the nation, joins together to honor victims of crime and those who serve them, and to recognize the powerful impact their good work has had on our nation. This year’s theme “Victims’ Voices: Silent No More” emphasizes the power of the personal stories of victims, and how their individual and collective voices have improved our justice system and made our communities safer.

Locally, we have many programs established to help the victim before, during and after the judicial process, to make sure that the victim’s voice is heard.

The victim witness program offered through our local district attorney John Maddox’s office is regarded throughout the state as one of the most progressive victim service programs in the state.

Nearly everyone in our community has been touched, either directly or indirectly, by crime.

When one person is hurt by a crime, whether it be a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker or yourself, our sense of safety and security is shattered.

Prior to late 1970’s early 1980’s, victims were merely considered witnesses in a case filed by the state. They were left to deal with their own means to pay for their physical, psychological and financial losses incurred as the result of their victimization. Their rights, compared to those of the criminal, were virtually non-existent.

In looking at the rights of the victim vs. the rights of the offender, our justice system had many ‘injustices.’ Some of the unfairness to victims still exists, but compared to the late 1970’s we have come a long way.

The victims, who had no choice in what happened to them, were thrust into a system to deal with their losses by themselves. Once the crime occurred, the victim had to take off from work to report to the police and assist them in their investigation. If any medical expenses were incurred, they must pay their bills and hopefully there would be some reimbursement later on.

Then if the criminal was apprehended, the victim had to take off from work to go to court, sit in the hallway with the offender and his family, be cross-examined by the criminal’s attorney and be faced to relive the sordid details of the crime. Often times there were (and still are) delays in the court process, which meant the victim would have to prolong the time when he or she could try to put the whole situation behind them.

The defendant, on the other hand, if arrested, did have, and still does have the following rights: to be informed of his rights; receive immediate medical attention, if needed, at the expense of the taxpayers; be provided an attorney if he cannot afford one; released on bail or his own recognizance; given free room and board; cross-examine any witnesses, yet has the right to refuse to testify if he wishes; has the right to a speedy trial but can prolong it if he wishes, and can ask to have the location of the hearing changed.

Then if the defendant is found guilty, often times alternatives to incarceration are offered. Even if sentenced to incarceration, he is given free room-and-board and access to free medical and psychological treatment. He is given the opportunity to develop job skills, and given access to work release and rehabilitation programs.

Even when a criminal is sentenced to a period of incarceration, that is not necessarily what he will receive. An offender has to be considered for parole after one-third of his sentence or 15 years, whichever comes first.

When the criminal is released, the victim lives in fear of retaliation, and has to live with the fears, damages, injuries and traumas of the crime that was perpetrated against him.

The question of “Why do we continue to afford so many rights to the criminal, when he is the one who has taken away the rights of the victim?” was the main reason for victims rights and the passage of the Oklahoma Constitutional amendment. Law makers saw and heard the plight that victims were going through and have taken steps to ensure that victims have rights too.

Victims now have the following rights:

Victim Bill of Rights

* To be notified that a court proceeding to which a victim or witness has been subpoenaed will or will not go on as scheduled, in order to save the person an unnecessary trip to court;

* To receive protection from harm and threats of harm arising from cooperation with law enforcement and prosecution efforts, and to be provided with information as to the level of protection available and how to access protection;

* To be informed of financial assistance and other social services available as a result of being a witness or a crime victim, including information on how to apply for the assistance and services;

* To be informed of procedures to be followed in order to apply for and receive any witness fee to which the victim or witness is entitled;

* To be informed of the procedure to be followed in order to apply for and receive any restitution to which the victim is entitled:

* To be provided, whenever possible, a secure waiting area during court proceedings that does not require close proximity to defendants and families and friends of defendants;

* To have any stolen or other personal property expeditiously returned by law enforcement agencies when no longer needed as evidence. If feasible, all such property, except weapons, currency, contraband, property subject to evidentiary analysis and property the ownership of which is disputed, shall be returned to the person;

* To be provided with appropriate employer intercession services to ensure that employers of victims and witnesses will cooperate with the criminal justice process in order to minimize of an employee’s loss of pay and other benefits resulting from court appearances;

* To have the family members of all homicide victims afforded all the services under this section, whether or not the person is to be a witness in any criminal proceedings;

* To be informed of any plea bargain negotiations;

* To have victim impact statements filed with the judgment and sentence; and

* To be informed if a sentence is overturned, remanded for new trial or otherwise modified by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals;

* To be informed in writing of all statutory rights; and

* To be informed when any family member is required to be a witness by a subpoena from the defense, there must be a showing that the witness can provide relevant testimony as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant before the witness may be excluded from the proceeding by invoking the rule to remove potential witnesses.

* To be notified of Pardon and Parole Board actions if you request notification.

* To be informed in felony cases involving violent crime or sex offenses when pre-trial proceedings may substantially delay prosecution.

As part of my job, I send a copy of these rights to every victim in every case. If a victim wishes for any of these rights to be enforced, they merely need to notify our office and we will take every step possible to see that the victims rights are enforced. Our entire victim witness program has been established to help insure that victims are kept informed and that they know they do not need to face the judicial system by themselves.

SJRMC Observes Stroke Awareness Month May 3

In observance of Stroke Awareness Month, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will host an educational program focused on stroke awareness Monday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in Conference Room C. The program is free and open to the public.

Issues related to stroke awareness will be discussed, and participants will have an opportunity to learn about risk factors, symptoms and ways to prevent stroke.

A stroke, or brain attack, occurs when a blood vessel bringing oxygen to the brain bursts or is clogged by a blood clot or some other particle. Because of this rupture or blockage, part of the brain doesn’t get the flow of blood it needs. Deprived of oxygen, nerve cells in the affected area of the brain can’t function and die within minutes. When nerve cells can’t function, the part of the body controlled by those cells can’t function either. The devastating effects of stroke are often permanent because dead brain cells aren’t replaced.

The following are warning signs of a stroke: sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; and a sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

Strokes are the third-leading cause of death in the United States behind diseases of the heart and cancer, and is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. About 4 million families in America are now living with the effects of stroke within their household.

Many people don’t realize there are ways of decreasing the risk of having a stroke. A person with the following conditions may be at risk for stroke: diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, diabetes, high blood pressure, poor diet, smoking, lack of exercise and excessive alcohol consumption. Uncontrolled high blood pressure, smoking and heart disease are major causes of a brain attack.

You can take steps now to prevent stroke. The more you learn about brain attacks, the more likely it is you can prevent or recover from one. For more information regarding the stroke awareness program at SJRMC, contact Janet White, Director of Rehabilitation Services, 765-0594.

Editorial

How Long Does It Take . . .

Not once or twice but several times in the last few years terror has unfolded before our very eyes as children have murdered fellow classmates in abundance. As the horror happens, we in this nation are forced to witness the details of death by and upon our future generation.

The sights, scenes and sounds of the massacres are not coming from far away war torn countries. No, the battlefields of the 90’s are fast becoming what once was considered a safe haven for children — schools.

Time and time again, as students trade books for bullets and focus not on education but annihilation, the playgrounds have become killing fields.

The wars of today are more deadly and destructive than those in the past, for their soldiers are students, their targets are children and their cause has no purpose.

I have managed to forget the killings of Jonesboro and the others. They were too shocking, horrific and unbearable. Denial is so much easier than accepting the fact that something is seriously wrong today in our country.

How can anyone comprehend what is occurring in our educational arenas?

How can we understand and even begin to admit that innocent children are becoming evil, murdering masterminds?

The thought that children could not only commit murder but plan such a perverted plot and then actually obtain the knowledge and materials necessary to make it reality is incomprehensible and unbelievable to me.

So much so that I can not manage to deny or escape the Littleton nightmare. As much as I have tried to ignore my feelings, I must now admit that this is all too fast becoming routine? and frightening! I shudder as the images of classrooms becoming execution chambers and libraries molded into a morgue play over and over again my mind.

Not yet born during the first two world wars I was only privy to the death and destruction via history. Now today I watch a war raging inside our nation, a battle to be reckoned with, a cry from our children that needs to be answered, a wake up call that can no longer be ignored.

We have become a passive people that watches, worries and waits. Action is for others. We are helpless in the fight for our future. Freedoms now outweigh morality and “right” has become left behind.

We throw up our hands in disgust and struggle to understand how such things can happen here, in our town, in our state, in our country. How many more will have to die, how many more tragedies will unfold before we in this county stand together, admit something is terribly wrong and work together to make this nation what it once was — a peaceful place, a safe country to raise and educate our children, a land full of loving people and one which is free of terror.

PP

Letters

Questions Continue To Linger

As the smoke clears in Littleton, Colo., everybody is left with questions. Why did this happen? How did this happen? Why at our school? Can this happen at our school? How can we keep it from happening again? Can we keep it from happening again? Are my children in danger?

Well the sad truth is, there are no quick or easy answers to any of these questions.

We can write and sign all the gun laws we want, but when people feel alienated and powerless they will find a way to strike back. And our society is set up as cliques, with the space between the haves and the have-nots growing wider everyday. This kid will be popular from birth, and that kid will make it only with almost super-human effort. Money matters, and people don’t, because otherwise a company’s stock price wouldn’t rise when they announce a job cut for fifteen hundred people. And the further ahead some get, only emphasizes how far behind others will fall.

Then we have our entertainment industry glorifying violence with everything from television commercials to major motion pictures, and video games that let children shoot at realistic human beings complete with blood splatter rewarding a good shot, this has to have a desensitizing effect. So when they pick up a gun and go hunting their fellow students, they are in effect only reliving the video games some of them have spent countless hours playing.

Will this latest incident get us any closer to the answers? I doubt it. Because the answers have been with us all along. But our consumerist society doesn’t want to hear them. Spend more time with your children and less time making money. Teach your children how to include people rather than how to exclude them, to embrace their similarities and ignore the differences. And most of all, teach them that people are fragile, and should always be handled with loving care. Take care and keep the faith.

Sincerely,

Robbie S. Wilcher

Ponca City Dressage Driver Earns Honor of USET Team

Deryn Stewart, local resident and equestrian dressage competitor and her horse, Kenworth, have earned the honor of being named to the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Driving Long List.

The “Long List” identifies driver/horse combinations that are the strongest candidates for future USET teams and is based on national competition at the Advanced Level in the United States.

The Long List includes single, pair, and four-in-hand horses and drivers. Long Listed driver/horse combinations are eligible for USET training programs and are considered for competition abroad. This was the first step for Deryn in achieving her goal of representing the United States in the FEI World Singles Championship to be held in Gladstone, N.J., Oct. 18-22, 2000.

Her husband Paul is an integral part of the team, serving as groom in Dressage and Cones and navigator on the marathon. The next step for the Stewarts is to participate in five mandatory selection trials after which the United States team will be named.

According to Deryn, FEI World Singles Championship-2000 Hamilton Farm, home of the FEI World Singles Championship-2000 and the annual Gladstone Driving Event, is one of the most beautiful sports venues in the country. At its peak, Hamilton Farm was a working farm and spanned 5000 acres over three New Jersey counties. New York financier James Cox Brady built this elegant country estate during the first decades of the 20th Century.

Now owned by Daylar Properties LLC and home to the United States Equestrian Team, Hamilton Farm annually hosts major equestrian competitions such as the Gladstone Driving Event and the USET Festival of Champions.

The USET won the Silver Medal at the inaugural World Singles Driving Championship in Fohlenhof-Ebbs, Austria. The geographically diverse U.S. squad of Tom Hilgenberg (Newman, Ga.), Randy McFarland (Riverside, Calif.), and Kelly Valdes (Edgemont, Pa.) finished 6.6 penalties behind Sweden’s Gold Medal team.

The Gladstone Equestrian Association was selected by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) to host the second World Singles Championship. In 1993, the SEA received international recognition and acclaim when it hosted the World Pairs Driving Championship, the first international driving championship ever held outside Europe.

Combined driving is a blend of three distinct harness competitions designed to test the versatility of horse and driver. The scores of the three phases are added together to determine the winners.

The competition begins with dressage, a test where horses must respond to subtle signals from the driver and show a willingness to go forward with energy, elasticity, and grace.

The same horses and drivers take to an exciting cross country marathon course the next day. The 20-kilometer course challenges the drivers’ judgment and skill and the courage, agility, and fitness of the horses. Its a race against the clock, as each section must be completed within the time allowed. The final section includes eight obstacles which must be negotiated at speed.

The event culminates on the third day with a cones course, requiring horse and driver to carefully negotiate gates and a bridge and to wind through a narrow route defined by cones. The course allows only inches between the cone markers and the carriage wheels and is timed; so the round must be fast as well as accurate.

Anyone interested in carriage driving is welcome to contact the Stewarts at 580 765-8648. They are members of a statewide driving club, The Oklahoma Harness Association (OHHA), which welcomes new members.

School Menus

Elementary Breakfast

Monday — Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Cereal or honey bun or biscuits and gravy, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Cereal or honey bun , assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Cereal or honey bun or pancakes and bacon, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.

Elementary Lunch

Monday — Chicken curls with hot roll or breaded chicken sandwich, scalloped potatoes, mixed fruit, green beans, saltine crackers, dill spears, bear grahams, or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, diet plate, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Fiesta burrito or mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce, lettuce tomato salad, corn-on-cob, jello, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, diet plate, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Soft beef and cheese and lettuce tacos or mini corn dog, cinnamon apples, Mexican beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, Curious George fruit snack, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.

Thursday — Chicken strips with hot roll or barchetta pizza, mashed potatoes and gravy, sliced peaches, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, grape slime, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.

Friday — Ravioli with garlic bread or dino pretzel with cheese sauce, lettuce salad, scalloped potatoes, apricots, chocolate chip cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.

Middle School Breakfast

Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — French toast sticks and bacon or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Cinnamon toast and bacon or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Eggs and bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

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

Middle School Lunch

Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s Pizza.

Monday — Chicken curls with hot rolls, green beans, fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, bear grahams, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Cheese sticks with marinara sauce, salsa, jalapeno, fresh fruit, corn on cob, jello, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Mini corn dogs, cinnamon apples, baked beans, lettuce salad, salsa, jalapenos, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, pudding/oreos, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate, potato/soup bar, juice and milk.

Thursday — Chicken strips with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, sliced peaches, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.

Friday — Ravioli with garlic bread, lettuce tomato salad, pineapple chunks, fresh fruit, chocolate chip cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears snickerdoodle cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salPage ads, diet plate, juice and milk.

Mid-High Breakfast

Monday — Ham with cheese and egg and cheese biscuit or jelly donuts or cereal, orange juice and milk.

Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or assorted muffins or cereal, orange juice and milk.

Wednesday — Sausage and egg and cheese biscuit or cinnamon biscuit or cereal, orange juice and milk.

Thursday — Ham and egg roll-up or cinnamon roll or cereal, orange juice and milk.

Friday — Biscuits and gravy or jelly donuts or cereal, orange juice and milk.

Mid-High Lunch

Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway.

Monday — Chicken curls with hot roll, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans or mixed fruit, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate, pasta bar juice and milk.

Tuesday — Fiesta burrito, refried beans, corn on cob, jello, fruit, saltine, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Mini corn dogs, broccoli and cheese, tatter tots, green salad, fresh fruit, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk.

Thursday — Chicken strips with hot roll, whipped potatoes with gravy, fruit, green salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.

Friday — Ravioli with garlic bread, celery and carrots and dip, tossed salad, rosey applesauce, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate, pasta bar, 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.

Training Table

Monday through Friday — Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit.

All-American Line

Monday — Fried chicken with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, rocky road pudding, seasonal fresh fruits, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Burrito with chili and cheese, tossed salad, jello, salsa, jalapeno, sour cream, seasonal fresh fruit, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Beef ravioli and garlic bread, mixed vegetable, veggie dippers, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Thursday — Taco hat salads, salsa, pinto beans, jalapenos, applesauce jello, sour cream, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Friday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, seasonal fruits, juice and milk.

McCord Elementary Breakfast

Monday — Oatmeal and toast, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Cereal and toast, juice and milk.

Thursday — Pancake and sausage, juice and milk.

Friday — Waffle, juice and milk.

McCord Elementary Lunch

Monday — Tostados, lettuce, cheese, refried beans, peaches and milk.

Tuesday — Chicken noodles, green beans, applesauce, potatoes, roll and milk.

Wednesday — Roast, potatoes and gravy, corn, mixed fruit, hot roll and milk.

Thursday — Stromboli, salad, oranges and milk.

Friday — Barbecue sandwich, tator tots, dill spear, pineapple and milk.

Pioneer Technology Center

Tuesday — Savory Swiss steak or teryaki chicken or baked lasagna, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts.

Wednesday — Beef stew or almond chicken or pork stir fry, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts.

Thursday — Beef enchilada or chicken cordon bleu or barbecue ribs, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts.

The cafeteria is open to the public from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

Power Wheelchairs Available To Seniors

The Senior Mobility Program of Ponca City, makes Power Wheelchairs, available to senior citizens that need mobility assistance. Citizens at least 65 years of age, can apply for the three-wheeled electric scooters. No deposit is required.

In addition, the service may be available to the permanently disabled of any age. Upon request, the item is delivered to the senior’s home. The program case manager provides instructions on how to operate the wheelchair.

To schedule a “mobility needs” visit in the home or for more information on qualifying, call 1-888-441-1148.

Families, Western Swing Lovers Will Like Iris Festival at Poncan

The Sounds of the Southwest, a hip young western swing group, will return to the Poncan Theatre this week. Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan, says the attractive performers were here in Ponca City a year ago as the warm-up for Baxter Black. “The crowd just adored these young entertainers,” Wessel says. “In fact, I was deluged by requests to get them back. So that very night, we booked them for a return to the Poncan.”

The Sounds of the Southwest fills their shows with rich vocal harmonies, yodels, and acoustic instrumentation. Their audiences are taken on a musical journey back through time with the all time favorites of Sons of the Pioneers, Patsy Cline, and the best of Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, plus many other old favorites of the past.

The group has jumped to public acclaim very quickly. They’ve been voted “Group of the Year” by the Oklahoma Opry Association for two years in a row. They travel through the Southwest, performing an amazing 40 weeks a year or more. What’s amazing about it is that some of the band members are also college students at OSU. “They’re just about to finish” says Jack Keith, a family member who books the band. And then they may be able to spend even more time with this career that has become so successful so fast.

This will be a terrific family evening, according to Wessel. “The show is wholesome, energetic, and it’s ideal for the Iris Festival,” he says. “They also add some nostalgia, and the mix of music is very appealing to parents who want to bring their entire family to the show. Many of the great tunes that I grew up with are part of their standard repertoire. Remember singing ‘Tumblin’ along with the tumblin’ tumbleweeds’ and ‘Cool, clear, water’?” That’s just the nostalgia part of their songs, of course. They are very versatile.

The warm-up for the singers will be Sky Shivers, a witty, laid-back story-teller and comedian who is fast becoming a real favorite with Ponca City audiences. He was the featured performer last year at the Humane Society Fetching Affair, and he’s become a real smash here in town. “He is also excellent with families, so parents who want to bring kids will be pleased with this opportunity also,” says Wessel. Shivers is famous for his sidekick Miss Kitty, a sweet and well- trained dog.

Sounds of the Southwest and Sky Shivers will perform at 7:30 on Saturday, at the Poncan. Tickets are available at the main Ponca City banks, at the Poncan Theatre office and at the door before the show. The theatre office at 104 East Grand is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. The phone number is 580-765-0943.

Youngsters With Cancer Can Attend Summer Camp

Kids will be kids ... even those with cancer. This is the driving notion behind Camp OK Corral, a week-long summer camp for kids ages six to 14 who have been diagnosed with cancer, and Camp Live-A-Dream for young people ages 12 to 17 who have had cancer. For many Oklahoma children whose lives have been affected by cancer, summer camp seems like an impossible dream. The American Cancer Society is making that dream a reality.

Camp OK Corral is scheduled for the first week of June at Shephard’s Fold in Skiatook near Tulsa. Camp Live-A-Dream will be held June 13-19, at the Central Oklahoma Christian Camp south of Guthrie. Campers enjoy a week of activities such as hiking, arts and crafts, bowling, fishing, and late night water balloon fights.

A camper’s only requirement is to have a great time. Campers do not have to be in remission in order to attend. Qualified counselors and medical professionals are on staff 24 hours a day.

Lacey Henry, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease when she was 13, has attended Camp Live-A-Dream for the past five years now. Lacey says camp offers kids with cancer a chance to interact with other teens who have experienced cancer and provides a week to just have fun and not worry about being sick. Lacey will be a counselor-in-training this year, and she encourages other teens to join her at camp. “You’ll make lifelong friends,” Lacey said.

“Camp is much more than a week filled with many fun activities, it’s a place where kids with cancer can be themselves and not feel self conscious about their physical condition or appearance,” said Karen Byrd, Camp OK Corral director. “We hope camp makes a lasting difference in the life of a child with cancer.”

For more information about Camp OK Corral, contact your American Cancer Society in Tulsa at 1-800-376-1725. For Camp Live-A-Dream, contact your American Cancer Society in Oklahoma City at 1-800-733-9888.

Come camping with us!

Series on ‘Healing Arts’ Set at Brace Books in May

A series of “Conversations on the Healing Arts” will be presented at Brace Books & More in the Coffee Bar each Thursday night from 6:15 to 7:30 in the month of May. The public is invited to a free presentation on a different health issue.

The first Thursday, May 6, the conversation will be on the “Healing Arts of Jin Shin Jyutsu.” Presented by Mark Hovis of Tulsa, this session will introduce participants to an ancient healing art which effectively treats acute and chronic health issues.

Hovis, who has been coming to Ponca City and helping people here for three years, explained that “Traditional Chinese medicine acknowledges that it is the vital energy, our bio-electrical energy, that nourishes every cell in the body. This vital energy, this life force which some call ‘chi,’ circulates throughout the body along pathways called ‘meridians.’ When the vital energy in the meridians becomes unbalanced. stagnant, excessive, or deficient because of lifestyle, injury, or stress, then pain, discomfort, and chronic disease will result.

“By firmly placing the fingertips on the clothed body to specific combinations of energy centers called ‘Safety Energy Locks,’ for specific lengths of time, the practitioner restores harmony to the energy flow, thus establishing balance to the Life-giving energy system. Jin Shin Jyutsu works well with anyone. It is gentle, soothing and amazingly effective,” Hovis explains.

Hovis will also share his enthusiasm for a user-friendly book called “The Touch of Healing” by Alice Burmeister, which he recommends as a “self-help tutor for learning how to help yourself and your family with Jin Shin Jyutsu.”

NOC Sets Fine Arts Festival

TONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College vocal and instrumental music students will be showcased during the annual Spring Fine Arts Festival at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Northern Performing Arts Center. Admission is free to all performances.

The Chamber Singers program includes six nocturnes by Mozart, accompanied by Dineo Heilmann, fine arts division chair; Doug Martin, Northern musical technician; and Lisa Lessert, student from Ponca City, on clarinet.

Also on the program is Stephen Foster’s “Three Portraits,” comprised of the folk songs “Laura Lee,” “O Susanna” and “Gentle Annie.” Music faculty Linda Fiscus is the accompanist.

Following the Chamber Singers, the Concert Band will take the stage with varied selections, including John Philip Sousa’s march “Fairest of the Fair,” directed by student conductor Marie Beyer, Ponca City.

“Bugler’s Holiday” by Leroy Anderson features Ponca City students Beyer, Ramon Zamarripa and Channa Hall on trumpet.

Other numbers include “Chester: Overture for Band” by William Schuman; “A Festival Prelude” by Alfred Reed, and Sousa’s marches “The Liberty Bell” and “The Thunderer.”

Ponca City student members of the Chamber Singers include Ryan Foster, Mandy Hudgins, Joe Lessert and Erin Sylvester. Concert Band members in addition to the trumpet trio are Carrie Collins and Jenny Hardin, flute; Lisa Lessert, clarinet; Chad Matheson, percussion; and Jason Winters, tuba.

Edgington will direct a 66-voice college and community choir in Mendelssohn’s oratorio, “The Conversion of St. Paul,” accompanied by a community chamber ensemble of area musicians. Student soloists include Sarah Fiscus, Brian Kindred, David Kindred and Seth Murray, all of Blackwell; Marie Beyer and Joe Lessert, Ponca City; Melissa Holbrook, Perkins; Rebecca Perry, Cleveland; Katie Thompson and Shane Ellis, Enid; Angellica Francisco, Pond Creek; and B.J. O’Shea, Edmond.

Ponca City choir students also include Trisha Challis, Dee DeLeon, Ryan Foster, Jenny Hardin, Mandy Hudgins, Kyndol Kana, Cynthia Lanham, Kitty McNamara, Brett Powers and Erin Sylvester.

NOC Jazz Concert Set Today

TONKAWA — All styles of jazz with something for everyone will be performed at the Northern Oklahoma College Jazz Band final spring concert Sunday (today) according to Mike Moore, director.

Admission is free to the 3 p.m. concert in the Northern Performing Arts Center. “This will be the last chance to hear the dynamic duo of B.J. O’Shea, Edmond, and John Freise, Fairfax, as they nail down the rhythm,” said Moore, who has vowed to shave his head if every seat in the auditorium is taken.

Other students featured in the concert include vocalists Ryan Foster, Ponca City; Shane Ellis and Katie Thompson, Enid; and Tye Palmer, Perkins.

“All Blues” will be a vocal tribute to jazz legend, the late Joe Williams, as singers mix their favorite blues songs with the magic of the cool Miles Davis composition. There may be scat singing as well, according to Moore.

In addition to Big Band offerings, the Northern Combo will perform four numbers. Selections include Wayne Shorter’s “Footprints,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Christopher Columbus” and “Old King Dooji,” a classic Duke Ellington arrangement from the late 1930s.

Jazzers in addition to featured members are Sarah Jones, Tonkawa; Leila Hanks, David Kindred and Seth Murray, Blackwell; Marie Beyer, Carrie Collins, Chad Matheson and Ramon Zamarripa, Ponca City; Christina Smith, Newkirk; and Travis Englehardt and Leslie Shults, Skiatook.

Glen Campbell Scheduled At The Poncan on Aug. 14

Glen Campbell’s performance at the Poncan Theatre has been renegotiated, says Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan. The popular singer was originally scheduled in January, but was forced to revise his plans. “It’s been a long process, but Mr. Campbell’s agent has worked with us to find a date that’s desirable for everyone,” Wessel says. Campbell will perform at the Poncan on Saturday, Aug. 14.

After the Poncan booked Campbell as part of the 1998-99 Subscription Season, the singer’s agent called with news. “He told us that the star would need to reschedule for medical reasons,” Wessel says. So the negotiations began. “We kept trading information about available dates for our schedule and for Mr. Campbell, until we finally found a common ground.”

The original Rhinestone Cowboy says of himself “I’m a musician - a guitar player, and a singer.” “And I love playing. That’s the fun of it.” He must love it, because he has had an incredible career. Campbell’s list of awards is very impressive. He has been the “Male Vocalist of the Year” for both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. Even more impressive, he was the CMA “Entertainer of the Year.”

Campbell has performed on albums with Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and the Mamas and the Papas. He was also a member of the Beach Boys. His work crosses over many different styles of music, including country, pop, rock, folk, and jazz. He also has three gospel albums.

Although Campbell’s early work was with groups, he broke out as a major name with such hits as “Galveston,” “Gentle on My Mind,” and “Happy Day.” He also was a successful film actor, with featured roles in “True Grit,” opposite John Wayne, and “Norwood.”

“We’re very pleased to be able to bring Mr. Campbell to the Poncan,” Wessel says. “And we’re pleased that so many of Mr. Campbell’s fans have expressed their desire to see him in the Poncan. This will be a great evening for everyone. As part of our Subscription Season, this event will be advertised in the normal way,” Wessel says. Updated ticket information will be available in the early summer.

For further information, patrons may call the Poncan at 580-765-0943. The Poncan Theatre office is open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City.

Po-Hi Library Acquires African-American Works

The Po-Hi Library will acquire new publications on African Americans and women who made significant contributions to society due to a recent memorial contribution. Former Po-Hi graduate Gilbert H. Lincoln, who died in 1998, will be remembered through the $2,000 gift from Dr. Sara Ann Lincoln of Lansing, Mich., and Sara B. Lincoln, Little Rock, Ark.

According to Betty Pronneke, school librarian, Dr. Lincoln contacted the administration, inquiring whether the school owned a set of Great Books of the Western World. The two corresponded for two months about a selection of books that would be appropriate for today’s students, which would also parallel Gilbert’s academic interests.

As a result, biography books and biographical reference materials, about African Americans and women who made major contributions to society, were purchased. Pronneke expects the books to arrive before school lets out.

Gilbert Lincoln was an outspoken supporter of civil rights movements for Blacks and women. Dr. Lincoln, herself, received her doctorate from the University of Michigan in English and women’s studies.

The Lincoln family lived in Ponca City from 1929 to 1958, at 920 East Overbrook Avenue. Their father, Bert Hartzell Lincoln, was an executive for Conoco. He was responsible for obtaining 108 U.S. and 53 foreign patents for the company.

Gilbert and his siblings attended the Ponca City Schools. Gilbert graduated in 1946, Sara Ann in 1950 and John in 1954.

While attending Po-Hi, Gilbert received many honors including: Yorick Troupe, Masque and Gavel, Pon Dram Panic, Student Council, Homeroom president, Poncan Staff, Poncan Editor, Literary Club, AAUW Creative Writing Award, Boys State and DAR American History Award.

He pursued a BA and MA at The University of Oklahoma before entering the ministry. He earned a degree from The University of Chicago Divinity School.

Rev. Lincoln will be honored at Po-Hi through this memorial, Pronneke concluded

KLVV Sharathon Comes Close To Goal

Ponca City’s Christian radio station KLVV 88.7 FM held its annual Sharathon April 8, 9 and 10 and received over $316,000 in pledges. Station manager Doyle Brewer was excited at the response from listeners around the area. “We asked our listeners to help us reach our operating goal of $324,000 and add $60,000 for two additional projects,” Brewer said. “Although we didn’t meet our goal, this was our biggest Sharathon ever.” KLVV operates on listener donations.

The 3-day Sharathon is similar to a telethon and listeners called in to make a pledge to the station. Many contributors sent their pledges in before the Sharathon even started. Brewer explained, “We are amazed and feel so blessed year after year during Sharathon time when we hear from our listeners in this great way.”

$40,000 of the challenge goal is to purchase backup generators for the current station and for the anticipated 100,000-watt station whose construction was funded during last year’s sharathon. The Love Station has already received FAA approval to build a 100-foot tower. They could receive approval for the 100,000-watt station later this year. Once this second station is on the air, The Love Station would be broadcasting two separate stations. Their current contemporary format would move to the 100,000-watt station, and they would be playing even more music than they do not. KLVV’s teaching programs will stay on 88.7 FM, the current 11,500-watt signal. In addition to the teaching programs, 88.7 FM will also broadcast more than 18 hours of inspirational music. The other $20,000 of the goal was allotted to be ready for additional expansion opportunities. Brewer said the Board of Directors would now work on a plan to raise the remaining $68,000 needed to complete the projects.

KLVV heard from all around the area with 37 percent of the calls coming from Ponca City, 18 percent from Enid, and 13 percent from Stillwater. Other cities represented include Alva, Arkansas City, Billings, Blackwell, Braman, Caldwell, Carrier, Cherokee, Covington, Cushing, Deer Creek, Edmond, Fairfax, Garber, Glencoe, Geuda Springs, Guthrie, Hennessey, Hunter, Kaw city, Kremlin, Lahoma, Lamont, Medford, Meno, Morrison, Nardin, Nash, Newkirk, Oklahoma City, Pawnee, Perkins, Perry, Pond Creek, Ripley, Shidler, South Haven, Waukomis, Woodward, Winfield and Yale.

Currently, KLVV broadcasts to the Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas area out of Ponca City on 88.7 FM with translator stations in Enid at 98.3 FM, in Stillwater at 106.7 FM and in Guthrie at 97.3 FM. Brewer also said that anyone still wishing to pledge and contribute toward the goal is welcome to send a donation to KLVV, P.O. Box 14, Ponca City, OK 74602.

School Calendar

Po-Hi

April 26

Golf, varsity, boys, Bartlesville Invitational, 8 a.m.

Tennis, varsity, boys and girls, at Bishop Valley, 8 a.m.

Baseball, sophomore, at Stillwater, 4 p.m.

Baseball, varsity, at Tulsa Hale, 4:30 p.m.

Baseball, junior varsity, against Jenks, Po-Hi, 4:30 p.m.

DECA Nationals, Orlando, Fla., time to be announced.

April 27

Golf, junior varsity, boys, at Guthrie, 8 a.m.

Tennis, junior varsity, boys and girls, against Blackwell, Po-Hi, 2:30 p.m.

Baseball, varsity and junior varsity, at Sapulpa, Po-Hi, 4 p.m.

Baseball, sophomore, against Sapulpa, Po-Hi, 4 p.m.

April 28

Golf, girls, regionals, at South Lakes, time to be announced.

DECA Nationals, Orlando, Fla., time to be announced.

April 29

Tennis, varsity and junior varsity, boys and girls, at Enid, 3 p.m.

BLT meeting, Assembly center, 3:30 p.m.

Baseball, varsity and junior varsity, at Guthrie, 4:30 p.m.

Swim Banquet, Cafeteria, 6 p.m.

Chorale Nationals, San Antonio, Texas, time to be announced.

April 30

Chorale Nationals, San Antonio, Texas, time to be announced.

May 1

SAT Testing, Math and Science Building, 7:30 a.m.

Baseball, varsity, at Enid, noon.

Track - Frontier Conference, Sullins Stadium, time to be announced.

Chorale Nationals, San Antonio, Texas, time to be announced.

Conservation District Sets Area Rangeland Bus Tour

NEWKIRK — Ranchers interested in getting the latest information on cool season grasses, hay meadow management, Sericea lespedeza and brush control, and wildlife habitat management will want to take a rangeland bus tour of northeast Kay County on Thursday, April 29.

The ranchers will meet to begin the tour at 9:30 a.m. at the Newkirk Youth Building, one block east and one block south of the downtown stoplight. A free meal will be served at noon compliments of Dow Agro Sciences, Dupont and Novartis.

Those interested in attending the tour are asked to RSVP to the Kay County Conservation District in Newkirk, 580-362-2438 or 362-3362, to ensure that enough food is prepared.

The tour will feature stops on the Jerry Ramey farm for a discussion on cool season forages and hay meadow management and on the Jeff Kubik ranch for a discussion on Sericea lespedeza control. The third stop will be on the J.B. Olson ranch, where lunch will be served. This stop will also feature a history of the Olson ranch and brush control information displayed by Dow Agro Sciences, Dupont and Novartis. The tour then continues to the Goodson ranch for discussions on buckbrush control, wildlife plots. and a tree clipper demonstration.

The bus will return to Newkirk at 3 p.m.

Helping with the tour will be Mark Moseley, state grazing lands specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service; John Hendrix, wildlife biologist with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation; Denise Turner, NRCS grazing lands specialist, and Dick Zetterberg, NRCS district conservationist at Newkirk.

For additional information about the tour, contact the conservation district at 580-362-2438 or 362-3362.

Deadline Near for Peachtree Landing Logo

Time is running out for the student art logo contest sponsored by The Peachtree Landing homeless shelter in Ponca City.

Deadline for entries is April 30. The logo will be used as a symbol to identify Peachtree Landing.

The new logo will used on Peachtree Landing’s informative brochure which explains the work of the shelter and its purpose in the Ponca City and surrounding areas. In addition, it may be used on newsletters, t-shirts, stationery or cards, and perhaps a community Christmas ornament.

Prizes of savings bonds and gift certificates will be awarded for first, second and third prize in each age division. Age categories are grades 4 - 6, grades 7 - 9, and grades 10 - 12. The overall logo entry winner will receive a $100 savings bond from Home National Bank. Winning entries will be announced the first week of May. Judging will be based on best design and use of the Peachtree Landing theme.

The contest theme is “Peachtree Landing: Hope for the Homeless.”

Peachtree Landing is a place where homeless people can find a good meal, warm clothing and a place to sleep for a period of time. This project also provides counseling services, transportation and medical care to its visitors. Peachtree Landing is a United Way agency.

Without a place like Peachtree Landing, the homeless people of Ponca City would be living on the streets without care and direction for a better future. The main goal of Peachtree Landing is to help homeless people become more self-sufficient, able to take care of their own and their family’s needs. Peachtree Landing gives training to its visitors so they can lead a better life after they leave the shelter.

Contest Rules: 1. Draw a design to represent Peachtree Landing Homeless Shelter on white unlined paper, approximately 9 x 11 inches. The name “Peachtree Landing” and the theme or a motto may be incorporated into the logo, but it is not required. 2. The entry must be original, and hand crafted by the student. 3. The logo should be done in pen or pencil (if desired, the student may also include a second sheet with a color design, to show the artist’s suggested colors.)

Also, 4. On the back side, in the bottom left corner, place the student’s name, grade, school, and home phone number or address. 5. By entering the contest, the student agrees to duplication and use of his/her design, and some possible alteration. All entries become the property of Peachtree Landing.

Entries will be collected by 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, from each school office in Ponca City. Open entries may be submitted to the office of Peachtree Landing, 105 West Hazel, Ponca City, by 5 p.m. April 30.

For more information, contact the Peachtree Landing office, 762-3208 or Nancy Shields, 765-3804.

DEATHS

RaJeania Freeman Stebelton
Marie Elizabeth Piel

RaJeania Freeman Stebelton

RaJeania Freeman Stebelton, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday morning, April 18, 1999, in Houma, La. She was 42.

A graveside service is set for 11 a.m. Monday at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Ken Armstrong officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Chauvin Funeral Home Inc., Houma, La.

RaJeania Freeman Stebelton was born in Ponca City, the daughter of Junior Ray Freeman and Paula Joan Haney Freeman Lewis. She was married to Cedric Stebelton. Mrs. Stebelton had been a parole officer for the State of New Mexico.

Survivors include her husband Cedric of the home in Houma, La.; one son, Shannon Joseph Stebelton of Parma, Mich.; one daughter, Ashley Cara Stebelton of Houma, La.; her mother, Paula Joan Haney Lewis of Marlow, Okla.; one sister, Vickie Rae Freeman Garcia of Cary, N.C.; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Stebelton’s name to the American Cancer Society, 4323 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 110, Oklahoma City, OK.

Obituaries

Marie Elizabeth Piel

Marie Elizabeth Piel, 1601 Academy Road, died Thursday, April 22, 1999, 4:35 a.m. at Westminster Village. She was 96.

The funeral service will be Monday, 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church with Dr. Timothy J. Hurley, pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

Born April 15, 1903 in Fairview, she was one of eight children born to Max William and Marie Fritsche Baetz. The family moved to Perry in 1912 to a farm 5-miles west of town. Later they moved to an acreage in Perry, located on the south side of the country club. Marie was baptized as an infant in Fairview and was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Perry on June 13, 1920 by Pastor Edward Hauer.

She married William Piel on June 25, 1924 at Christ Lutheran Church. Together the couple operated the New York Hardware Store until moving to Ponca City in 1935. During World War II she worked at Mid American and later assisted her husband in the operation of a dairy east of town. In 1960 she opened a custom drapery shop in her home which she operated until 1981. She had been residing at Westminster since 1997.

At the time of her death Mrs. Piel was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was a former member of First Lutheran Church where she had taught Sunday School for 38 years.

She is survived by a son, Bill and his wife Jessie Piel, 2505 Turner Road.; eight grandchildren, Brad and his wife Dawn Piel, Kris and her husband Dennis Hockenburry, Bruce and his wife Karen, Toni and her husband Steve Gales, Jill and her husband Mike Wright, Julie and her husband Travis Locke, Connie and her husband George Pinckney, and Kim and her husband Ron Clark; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nena Thiele of Perry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; two brothers; her husband in 1979; a daughter Rose Marie Krider in 1977; and a great-grandson.

Casket bearers will be Brad Piel, Bruce Piel, Travis Locke, Mike Wright, George Pinckney, and Ron Clark.

Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3109 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at 2505 Turner Road.

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NEWS BRIEFS

-Yes, We Still Have Afghans — The Pioneer Woman afghans are still available and they do make excellent gifts for any occasion. The afghans are sold exclusively by the First United Methodist women and are a fund raiser for missions. They are available in four colors — burgundy, Hunter green, blue and navy. Call 762-1429 or 765-0157 to order for delivery or for information.

Her Review. Now accepting women’s spring/summer consignments. adv.

Singles in Dancing Lessons — The Singles Connection is continuing their beginners’ dance lessons on Monday nights at 7 p.m. in the lounge at the American Legion. Basic waltz steps will start on Monday night, April 26. For more information call Diane Beekman at 765-7165.

Address Change — The Friends of the Cultural Center have changed their mailing address to P.O. Box 827, Ponca City, OK 74602-0827.

O-K Youth Rodeo — The 101 Wild West Rodeo grounds at North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue will host the opening Summer Series ’99 rodeo for the Oklahoma Kansas Youth Rodeo Association on Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, beginning at noon. Rodeo fans and contestants are invited to attend. Books close one hour before rodeo time. For more information call Lee Pontious (918) 793-4191.

Cow Manure $1.19, 40 lb. bag. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 762-2922. adv.

Reminder — The McCord Community Fire Department will meet Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m., at the McCord School Cafetorium. You can sign up for fire protection or pay dues at this time. Everyone is welcome.

Go Wild! Subsrcibe to Cable TV, installation is just $4.95. Call 762-6684 or come by Cable One at 303 N. 4th and get hooked up soon! Some restrictions may apply. adv.

Expectations — The Ponca City Friends of Education invite the public to the Poncan Theater on Tuesday at 7 p.m., to review the Great Expectations program. Introduced in the Ponca City Schools in 1997, the program is founded on the fundamental beliefs that education is the key to solving the problems of society.

Begonias Jumbo 6 pack $9.99 flat. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 762-2922. adv.

Vandalism — An employee from Fairfield Inn, 3405 North Fourteenth Street, called the Ponca City Police Department at 9:36 a.m. Friday, to report vandalism to a car. An officer took a report.

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

USS Long Beach Reunion Set — USS Long Beach Reunion Association 1999 Reunion will be in Pensacola, Fla., Sept. 15 through 19, 1999. The group will be staying at the Holiday Inn Bay Beach, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Fla. 32561-9990. For reservations, call (850) 932-2214. For more information, contact Don Shade, P.O. Box 69, Clymer, NY 14724-0069, Phone (716) 569-2314. E-mail: LBCGN9@aol.com or president@usslongb each-assoc.org. Web address: usslongbeach-assoc.org.

Modern Appliance RCA big screens, TV’s, VCR’s. All on sale. 116 North Fourth, 765-9847. adv.

Warrant Served — At 8:25 a.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 27-year-old man from the 2900 block of North Union Street for a city warrant.

Painted Lady gardens, statuary, greenhouse. 4715 Lake Road. 762-7606. adv.

Bail Jumper — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old man from the 1000 block of East Highland Avenue at 10:09 a.m. Friday, for a Butler County, Kan. warrant.

Great Fundraiser: Booths at Victorian chocolate and craft festival. Saturday, May 1st. Call 762-

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Shoplifters — At 12:48 p.m. Friday, an employee from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department that two girls were in custody for shoplifting. An officer arrested the girls and issued citations for them to appear in juvenile court.

Attention! Country Day School is extending their hours for child care to 11:30 p.m. to accommodate people working night time hours. Call 762-4453 for more information. adv.

Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 31-year-old man at South Third Street and East South Avenue at 1:06 p.m. Friday for no drivers’ license.

Reverse Osmosis water 25 cents per gallon. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North 5th. adv.

Trespasser — At 2:27 p.m. Friday, an employee of Burnett Security advised the Ponca City Police Department of a trespasser at Po-Hi who wore a black trench coat, black hat and black boots. Two officers responded and a warrant request was taken.

Warrant Request — A resident in the 1500 block of East Bradley Avenue, notified the Ponca City Police Department at 2:47 p.m. Friday, to report someone tried to run them off the road. An officer responded and took a warrant request.

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Arson — At 3:08 p.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 14-year-old girl at the police station. She was charged with accessory to first degree arson.

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Accident — Two Ponca City police officers responded to the report of a three vehicle accident in the 3500 North Fourteenth Street, at 3:12 p.m. Friday. No injuries were reported.

Villa Floral and balloons at West End Interiors. All occasions. 223 W. Grand. 765-8864. adv.

Larceny — At 3:15 p.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of petit larceny at the Ponca City Library.

Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv.

Shoplifters — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, notified the Ponca City Police Department at 9:05 p.m. Friday, that two shoplifters were in custody. An officer responded and arrested two 16-year-old girls for grand larceny.

Have Pet? Can Travel! InHome Pet Sitting Service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv.

Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old man from a traffic stop at Bradley Avenue and North Fourteenth Street at 11:30 p.m. Friday. The subject was charged with two city warrants, no drivers’ license and no insurance. At 11:42 p.m., a 19-year-old woman was also taken into custody from the scene for a city warrant.

Mike’s Lawn Care. Experienced lawn care to fit any budget. Call 767-1636 for free estimates. adv.

DUI — At 1:09 a.m. Saturday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 30-year-old man from a traffic stop at Cleary Drive and North Fourteenth Street for driving under the influence and transporting an open container.

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Accident — At 3:29 a.m. Saturday, two Ponca City police officers responded to the report of an accident in the 700 block of South Waverly Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found that the vehicle had left the scene. A report was taken.

Flats — A resident in the 1000 block of South Seventh Street, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 1:39 a.m. Saturday, to report two tires were slashed. An officer responded and determined the air was let out of the tires, but were otherwise okay.

Modern Appliance Whirlpool washers, dryers, refrigerators and dishwashers. All on sale. 116 North Fourth, 765-9847. adv.

Arrest — At 1:55 a.m. Saturday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 40-year-old man from a traffic stop at West Highland Avenue and North Pine Street. The subject was charged with a city warrant.

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DUI — A 35-year-old woman was arrested from a traffic stop at East Highland Avenue and North Second Street at 1:57 a.m. Saturday. The subject was charged with driving under the influence and an improper turn. A 42-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were also arrested from the scene and charged with public intoxication.

Pauline's Every Monday night special. Fried chicken only - all white meat. All you can eat, $6.50. For reservations call 765-5460. adv.

LIFESTYLES

Author To Address Mother’s Club
Iris Festival
Pair Plans June 12 Vows
Event Will Honor McPeaks
Summer Wedding Planned
Engagement Is Announced
Kay Anthony Hosts Piano Workshop
Ponca City Happenings
Ponca City Chapters Select ‘Girls of the Year’ and Officers
Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild Meets
News Policy: Birthday Photo, Story For 90+
Amy Rupp, Scott Moore Are United in Marriage
Jewelry Making Topic for Unit III
Jennifer Holmes Engaged
Kay County Panhellenic Board Meets
Little News
Wedding Plans Announced
Lookin’ With Lou
National Guild Piano Audition
Pioneer Quilters Set Spring Salad Lunch Planned Here
Free Tree Program Restored Following Technical Glitch
Pioneer Porcelain Artists To Participate in Iris Festival
Friends of Library
Address Change
Garden Council
Fibromyalgia Support
Event To Honor Floyd Carruth
TOPS Chapter Members Meet
Wheatheart Nutrition Menu Announced
DAR Chapter Awards Presented

Author To Address Mother’s Club

Author Alda Ellis is coming to Ponca City to introduce her latest book, “My Front Porch,” and will be speaking to the Ponca City Mother’s Club at a 11:30 luncheon meeting on Friday, May 7, at the Ponca City Country Club, hosted by the Mother’s Club officers.

Luncheon reservations should be made with Beverly Carpenter, 765-3267, by May 4. Cost for the luncheon will be $8.50, and the event is open to the public. Ms. Ellis will share thoughts on her journey of what she believes her direction was to be a “stay at home” mom to a multi-million dollar company. Title of her talk will be “All Things are Possible” and is simply an opening to her heart, she explains, and a sharing of her story and encouraging other mothers, that as long as their heart is in the right place, truly all things are possible.

Prior to the luncheon, Ellis will be in Ponca City at Brace Books for a book signing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, it was announced.

A successful entrepreneur, artist, art collector, and author, Alda Ellis is founder and president of Alda’s Forever Soap — the company she co-owns with her husband, William “Buddy” Ellis.

To honor what she felt to be God’s will for her and her family, Alda made the decision to quit her job and stay at home with her family. After taking this large step of faith, she searched for a way to make an income from home, and, in 1989, using her general chemistry background, she developed and later patented a technique that adheres a design to the soap until the bar is credit-card thin. From her kitchen table, she made and distributed Alda’s Forever Soap until the company had grown into an 18,000 square foot facility, and today her products are sold worldwide at gift stores and specialty shops.

In her latest book, “My Front Porch,” Alda invites her readers to celebrate country charm and tradition. She grew up in the South and spent many evenings gathered on the front porch with family and friends. These experiences she shares with her readers in heartwarming stories and creative ideas that illustrate the importance of offering a cheery welcome from your front entrance.

The author collects Victorian emphemera (paper) — the art that is showcased in her books “A Mother So Dear,” “Always Sisters,” “Always Friends,” and “An Angel in My Garden.” This art is also featured in her Victorian Sentiments Stationery Collection and Her Remembrance of Times Past series which includes “Angels Watching Over You,” “With a Thankful Heart,” “A True Friend,” “Tokens of Affection,” and “Story of the Christmas Rose.”

A former Miss Arkansas Valley, she says she is committed to family, church, community and philanthropic activities. She has helped raise funds for Advocates of Battered Women, American Red Cross, and the Arkansas symphony fund raiser — Martha Stewart Project. She has been featured in Nation’s Business magazine, the Arkansas Times and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and has been a guest on numerous radio and television shows .

She and her husband, Buddy, and sons, Samuel and Mason, live on Red Oak Hill in a historic home (1918) in Little Rock, Ark.

Iris Festival

Iris Festival plans include activities and sights for all ages as Ponca City gears up for the annual event. Events begin Friday, April 30, and continue through Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2. Pictured are a few of the special offerings such as goodies from the Victorian Chocolate Festival, Iris from several horticulture shows, a sampling of art from the Matzene collection at the library, and a special exhibit by the Pioneer Porcelain Painters. Gather the family and attend the Iris Festival in downtown Ponca City. It’s simply “iris-istible!” Iris Festival events in Ponca City start off April 30 with the “one-day” Pictorial Iris Postmark at the Ponca City Post Office. Postal employee Jerry Cathey was the originator of the Iris Festival and serves this year as co-chair with Kelli Moore. The cancellation is a “must have” for many local residents who will have the 11th consecutive postmark to add to their collection. The postmark also makes a nice keepsake for relatives and friends who receive correspondence with the special mark. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program will sponsor the sale of commemorative Ponca City postcards at a table in the post office lobby. RSVP will also have an heirloom iris and sidewalk plant sale in front of their office, 110 North Fourth, on that Friday.

The Iris Festival schedule of events includes these activities:

That afternoon (April 30) will find many flower enthusiasts readying their iris selections for transporting to both flower shows. The Northern Oklahoma Iris Society will accept entries at a new location, the lower level of Commercial Federal Bank, 7-9 p.m., and again, on May 1, 8-10 a.m. The Southside Neighbors will accept entries, 6-8 p.m. April 30, for their Community Iris Show at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth. Both of these events have their openings May 1, with the NOIS show from 1 until 4 p.m. The Community Iris Show is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 1, and 1-4 p.m. May 2. Inquiries about garden tours can be made at either show, or at the information booth located at Fifth and Grand streets.

Friday evening’s entertainment will be the annual “Fetchin’ Affair” sponsored by the Ponca City Humane Society. The dinner, dance, and “Mutt Strutt” will begin at 6:30 p.m. April 30 at the Moose Lodge. Tickets are available by calling 767-8877.

A full slate of events May 1 begins with the Plants for Pleasure sale at the Cann Gardens. This event is sponsored by the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs. Free tours of the Cann Memorial home will be given 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants can look forward to viewing one of the early day homes in Ponca City, and strolling through the gardens.

A busy Saturday includes festivities at Grand Central Station’s teen center as they sponsor the ninth annual Victorian Chocolate Festival. Also slated is the Iris Gardens Arts and Crafts Festival. In addition to booths with chocolate goodies, artists and crafters will offer items. Lunch will be served by the Teen Center staff from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

New cars, trucks and sports utility vehicles will be lined up on Grand street, courtesy of local car dealers. Businesses will provide lawn, garden and leisure products for viewing by the public. Events for children will be going on in various locations near the public library.

In the library, tours will be given of the Matzene Art Collection, which includes old and rare Chinese silk paintings. Also shown will be works by Birger Sandzen, as well as other artists.

Cameras will definitely be needed by those watching the Bed Race at Fifth and Grand, and the “Trail of Tails” dog walk through the downtown area, and the Dachshund races.

Demonstrations of Native American arts and crafts and guided tours of the Standing Bear Park will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Indian fry bread and tacos are on the menu for the day. The Ponca City Native American Foundation is the sponsor.

Transportation to the Standing Bear Park, the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, and other locations downtown, will be available courtesy of the Ponca City Main Street Authority, and the City of Ponca City.

The HGH Antique Car Barn, 110 North Union, will provide a “once a year” look at the collection of vintage automobiles. Included will be a cream-colored 1938 LaSalle once owned by Ginger Rogers, a 1962 Lincoln Continental used by the late President John F. Kennedy, and a 1930 Model A truck restored and driven by Ponca City High School team in last year’s crosscountry “Great American Race.” License plates and other vehicle-related memorabilia will also be on view from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1, and 1-5 p.m. May 2.

Music will fill the air at center stage located between the library and Centennial Plaza as the sixth annual Commercial Federal Amateur Talent Contest gets under way at 11 a.m. May 1.

This is the time for local amateur vocalists and musicians to vie for prizes of $300 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third. Ms. Moore commented that entries are being limited to vocal and instrumental contestants this year. Entry forms and information may be obtained by calling 580-767-0612, or the Main Street office, 117 North Third. Several local singing groups and instrumentalists will also provide entertainment at the area during the day.

New to the Iris Festival this year is a “Cinco de Mayo” celebration downtown May 1, sponsored by the Hispanic Alliance of Ponca City. Mariachi music and colorful costumes will add to the excitement of the festival.

Also new to the Iris Festival is the Pioneer Porcelain Artists. Their booth will be located at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. May 1.

Entertainment for the evening of May 1 will include “Sounds of the Southwest” at the Poncan Theatre, along with Sky Shivers and his “trick dog,” Miss Kitty. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door.

The Iris Festival is a “must” item to put on your calendar. A day for the whole family to enjoy and Ponca Citians and other area residents are invited to come and spend the days in Ponca City.

Pair Plans June 12 Vows

The announcement of the engagement of Michelle Young and Jesse Eugene McCabe has been announced by her parents, Kenneth and Emily Young of Page, Ariz. A June 12 wedding is planned in rural Ford, Kan. McCabe is the son of Kenneth and Janice McCabe of Dodge City, Kan., and the grandson of Willis and Dorothy Jean McCabe, and Rolla Sober, all of Ponca City, and the late Naomi Sober.

Miss Young is a graduate of the Page High School and is attending Dodge City Community College. She is employed at the Western Plains Regional Hospital in Dodge City.

The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Dodge City High School and Panhandle State University in Goodwell. He is employed by the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service in Dodge City.

Event Will Honor McPeaks

A reception on April 25, 2 to 5 p.m., at Cann Memorial Gardens will honor Charles and Trellice McPeak, 312 South Elm, on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. An open invitation to the come and go casual celebration is extended to all family and friends. The couple requests no gifts.

Hosts for the event will be the couple’s children and their families, Larry McPeak, Carolyn and Tom Bryant, all of Ponca City, David and Cindy McPeak of Shidler, and Chuck and Candy McPeak of Perryton, Texas.

Charles McPeak and the former Trellice Howell were married April 29, 1949 in Cushing. Mr. McPeak served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and retired from National Supply, Division Armco Steel, Shidler in 1982 after 32 years of service. He currently works part time for the Child Nutrition program, Ponca City Public Schools.

Mrs. McPeak worked for Southwestern Bell in Cushing for five years and retired after working in Child Nutrition for 32 years in Shidler Public Schools and Ponca City Public Schools. Mrs. McPeak continues to work parttime in Child Nutrition at Woodlands Elementary.

The McPeak grandchildren are Jenni, Juli and Jami McPeak of Ponca City, Jesse and Paula McPeak of Newport News, Va., Erin and Danny Holzhouser of Shidler, Leah Bryant of Ponca City, Jill Bryant of Atlanta, Ga., Alex and Ashley McPeak of Perryton, Texas. Great-grandchildren are Gabrielle Gray of Ponca City, Lara Michelle Andy and Phillip Michael McPeak of Newport News, Va., and Christopher Holzhouser of Fayetteville, Ark.

Summer Wedding Planned

Danny and Connie Sloan of Blackwell have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Marie, to Justin Mathew Glover, son of Bruce and Marsha Glower of Ponca City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Bill and Donna Tinsley of Cleveland, and Martha Jo Sloan of Wynnewood. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Colleen Wimsett of Ponca City.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Deer Creek-Lamont High School and the Pioneer Technology Center. She is presently a leasing agent in Tulsa.

Glover, a graduate of Ponca City High School and Oklahoma State University, is preparing to begin an internship at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.

Engagement Is Announced

A May 15 wedding in McKinney, Texas is being planned by Michelle Ruth Baskin and Charles Edward Jones. The announcement of their engagement and approaching marriage has been made by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Baskin, 2405 Copperfield, and Sue Baskin of Norfork, Ark. Jones is the son of David and Jan Kiowski of Princeton, Texas, and Skip Jones of Plano, Texas.

Miss Baskin attended Ponca City High School, and majored in Information Sciences/Computer Engineering at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a help desk analyst at CompUSA headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Jones attended Plano High School and is an A+ and Microsoft certified computer technician with CompUSA National Call Center in Plano.

Little News

Todd and Valerie Ericson, Olathe, Kan., announce the birth of a son, Luke Robert. He was born March 19, 1999, at the Olathe Medical Center, weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

He is the 20th grandchild of former Ponca City residents, Robert and Marilyn Rockhold, now of Olathe, Kan. Luke Robert has two sisters, Audrey and Charlotte, and a brother, Cole.

Paternal grandparents are Robert and Francey Ericson of Blue Springs, Mo. Maternal great-grandparent is Leone Twichell of Baldwin City, Kan.

Jared Michael Keeler is the name selected by Bill and Susan Keeler of Pawnee for their son born at 3:14 p.m. March 12, 1999, at the Pawnee Municipal Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Don and Pat Keeler of Ponca City and Ray and Ellen Mueller of Milbank, S.D.

Announcing the birth of Carolyn June Culp are Jackson and Kindra Culp, 114 South West Road, South Haven, Kan. 67140. The baby was born at 12:07 p.m. April 21, 1999, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Carolyn June has a brother, Devin Gage Culp.

Maternal grandparents are Ralph and Janice Fox of South Haven, Kan., and Greg and Barbara Becker of Medicine Lodge, Kan. Paternal grandparents are the late Carol and Carolyn Culp, who resided in Burbank. Great-grandparents are Roy and Mary Fox of South Haven, Kan.

Scott and Kristi Hayes, 2036 North Seventh, announce the birth of their son, Scott Hunter Hayes, at 6:54 p.m. on April 19, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Rex and Billie Grabeal of Wetumka, and John and Luree Hayes of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Jessie Grabeal of Oklahoma City, and Orrin and Evelyn Pederson of Ponca City. Great-great-grandmother is Anna Hudson of Fairbury, Neb.

Kay Anthony Hosts Piano Workshop

The Ponca City Federated Music Club Piano Workshop section met in the home of Kay Anthony, 2501 Copperfield, on April 19. Assisting with the social hour were Kay Smith, Audrey Lee Hall, Alice Crowder, and Annette Williams.

Workshop chairman Lois Rence presided over the business session and reminded members they would be presenting the program for the May 7 Music Club’s final meeting of the season. It was announced that the next Piano Workshop meeting would be in the home of Elma Robson, 3013 Canterbury, on May 18. A special farewell will be given at that time for Carolyn Hook and Barbara Brown, both of whom are moving from Ponca City.

The program lesson on Piano Competitions and Notable Winners was presented by Kathy Wimberley, with Carolyn Hook providing the musical selections and performers. In addition to Mrs. Hook, others presenting numbers were Barbara Manering, Mary Sunshine Cogman, Elma Robson and Frances Wood Thompson.

The May meeting will feature “The Notable Lerner and Loewe” with Kay Anthony presenting the lesson, and all members who care to, presenting their favorite Lerner and Loewe tune.

Ponca City Happenings

SUNDAY

Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420.

Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays.

Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427.

Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067.

11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed topic meeting; 603 South 1st.

MONDAY

Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the assembly center of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Raelene Brown, 765-5756; Mary Beth Guy, 765-9894; Martha Long, 762-5572.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Monday. Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third.

Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.

Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed 12 by 12 study; 603 South 1st.

TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

TUESDAY

The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885.

Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed newcomers meeting; 603 South 1st.

Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271, or Ray Moreland, 762-7806.

Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand.

Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

WEDNESDAY

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

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Support Center, 711 South Third.

Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529.

Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed Big Book study; 603 South 1st.

Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

Retired Telephone Members Club will meet at 11 a.m. April 28 at the Golden Corral.

THURSDAY

Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328.

AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed AA literature study; 603 South 1st.

Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information.

Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.

Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996.

Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578.

Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

A conversation on the healing arts of acupuncture and Jin Shin Jyutsu in the coffee bar at Brace Books and More on North Fourteenth. Mark Hovis of Tulsa will lead the discussion 6:15-7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open 12 by 12 meeting; 8 p.m., open speaker meeting; 603 South 1st.

Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

A Fetchin’ Affair dinner and dance, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, April 30, Moose Lodge, Ponca City Humane Society. For tickets and information call 767-8877.

Grace Episcopal Church annual Spring rummage sale will be April 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and May 1, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Parish Hall, Thirteenth and Grand.

May 7, 2-4 p.m., Alda Ellis will present “How To Make Mother’s Day Extra Special.” The author will share suggestions and traditions and autograph books at Brace Books and More on North Fourteenth.

Author Alda Ellis is coming to Ponca City to introduce her latest book, “My Front Porch”, and will be speaking to the Ponca City Mother’s Club at a 11:30 luncheon meeting on Friday, May 7, at the Ponca City Country Club, hosted by the Mother’s Club officers. Luncheon reservations should be made with Beverly Carpenter, 765-3267, by May 4. Cost for the luncheon will be $8.50, and the event is open to the public.

SATURDAY

AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed Big Book study; 603 South First.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.

Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161.

Free Senior High Night at Grand Central Station the first Saturday of each month from 8 to 11 p.m. Music, movies, games and snacks. Call 767-TEEN for details.

Free Junior High Night at Grand Central Station the third Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Open door (can come and go) for 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Music, movies, games and snacks. Call 767-TEENS for details.

Booths are available for the Victorian Chocolate and Craft Fair Festival scheduled May 1. Proceeds go to Grand Central Station to benefit youth in the Ponca City area. For information call 762-6700.

Ponca City Chapters Select ‘Girls of the Year’ and Officers

Beta Sigma Phi, the largest Greek letter women’s organization in the world, is celebrating 68 years of sisterhood. The sorority is devoted to service, social and cultural projects of all kinds. It is not a secret group, not connected with any school or college, non-political and non-sectarian.

Members are women of all ages, from all walks of life. Beta Sigma Phi has a membership of 250,000 in 12,500 chapters in more than 23 countries throughout the world. The sorority began in 1931; the first chapter was founded in Abilene, Kan. in the midst of the Depression. At that time, many women who ordinarily would have gone to college were obliged to remain home and help support their families. Beta Sigma Phi provided these women a chance to have intellectual and social experiences among themselves.

What originally began as a social and cultural group soon turned into a service group as well. Today, members have given more than $2 million through an International Endowment Fund, which provides financial support to a wide variety of health research and charitable organizations.

Locally, chapters donate hundreds of thousands of service hours and millions of dollars annually. Chapters have also created special funds to which they contribute. These include the International Loan Fund, through which members help each other; and a college scholarship fund for members or their children and grandchildren.

Cultural and social activities are an integral part of every chapter. Each year, members are provided with outlines of study in the liberal arts. Members also plan social events throughout the year. As the 21st century approaches, the organization has set a goal of 200,000 members in the year 2000.

Membership in Beta Sigma Phi is by invitation only. Women wishing more information concerning Beta Sigma Phi may contact any chapter member.

In Ponca City, chapter members hosted a Founder’s Day banquet April 20. Local chapters include Mu Psi, Rho, Eta Zeta, Eta Delta, Xi Zeta Lambda, Xi Gamma Sigma, Xi Delta, Xi Beta Tau, Laureate Phi and Laureate Mu.

Council awards were presented by Pam Palmer and installation of officers conducted by Elizabeth Ricketson. Dottie Johnstone introduced the Bob Austin memorial, and other information was provided by Darlene VanDeburgh. A message from International was read and a variety of responses made. Mary Thiessen and Edna Borrer were recognized for 65 years of membership in the organization.

Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild Meets

P.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild will feature a potluck supper and a presentation titled “Are Quilters Normal People?” by Sue Presley and Martha Mathews, Roundtop Quilts in Gore, at the April 26 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Guests are welcome.

The guild met March 22 at the home of Deloris Pickens with 19 members present. Velma Paige was a guest. Esther Bersche, president, presided, and new officers were elected. They include Sue Roy, president; Pam Williams and Peggy Krider, vice-presidents; Alice Rosewitz, treasurer; and Judy Wohletz, secretary.

Door prize winners were Karen Adams, Peggy Preston, Pam Williams, Cleda Oertle, and Colleen Patterson. Barb Kegler, librarian, displayed three new books which were donated by Debbie Mumm. They include “The Magic of Santa,” “Country Calendar,” and “Angel Wings and Growing Things.”

Karen Shurts displayed a portion of the new guild quilt, which is a combination of two blocks, “Snowball,” and “Fifty-Four Forty or Fight.” Quilting is being done on a “Sunbonnet Sue” quilt which belonged to former member Betty Lockhart. The quilt is made of blocks that Betty had won and belongs to Betty’s daughter.

Show and Share participants were Sue Roy, Cleda Oertle, Nancy Bright, and Deloris Pickens. Hostesses were Barb Kegler and Alice Wiederich.

Deloris Pickens presented the program on vintage sewing machines, displaying her extensive collection.

News Policy: Birthday Photo, Story For 90+

As a service to readers of The Ponca City News the Lifestyles section will include a picture and brief story concerning a resident’s 90th and older birthday. This policy will take effect beginning Oct. 1. When submitting information please give date of birth and details concerning receptions, mailing address for cards, etc. Pictures will be returned when an address is included. Mail or bring information to the Lifestyles Desk, P. O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Amy Rupp, Scott Moore Are United in Marriage

Amy Nicole Rupp became the bride of Richard Scott Moore in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony March 20, 1999, at the First Lutheran Church. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Tom Ramsey. The church was decorated with three-tiered candelabra accented with white carnations, orchids and greenery. The altar was defined by a trio of fresh arrangements of Stargazer and Calla lilies, pink larkspur, blue delphiniums, Bells of Ireland, yellow stock, and palm fronds. The pews were marked with white tulle and a variety of white flowers.

The bride is the daughter of John and Lisa Rupp of Perry, former residents of Ponca City, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Luter of Red Rock, and Mr. and Mrs. Art Rupp of Perry. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Debbie Bailey and Donnie Moore, both of Rockwall, Texas, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moore of Duncanville, Texas.

Chris Holyrod sang “The Father Says I Do.” Other music was provided by the First Lutheran Church Bell Choir, Stan Hoffmeyer, organist, and Jean Hoffmeyer, pianist. Susan Fields, aunt of the bridegroom, was the reader, and guests were registered by Mrs. Melissa Isenhower of Lewisville, Texas.

Lindsey Luter of Ozark, Mo., cousin of the bride, was flower girl, and ringbearers were Conner Ramsay of Rockwall, Texas, Cameron and Cade Kimzey of Dallas, Texas. The flowergirl’s gown was created by the bride’s mother, Lisa Rupp, and grandmother, Arvella Luter. The attendants’ dresses were created by the bride and her great-aunt, Willene Mornhinweg.

Mrs. Michelle Perry of Ponca City served as Matron of Honor, and bridesmaids were Laurie Pearson of Dallas, Texas, Kelly Denson and Kim Landers, both of Oklahoma City. Each wore a floor length silk shantung gown styled with an off-the-shoulder neckline and individual colors of pastel blue, yellow, pink and green. Each attendant carried a bouquet of Queen Anne’s lace, roses and flowers matching the color of her gown. Their pearl jewelry was a gift from the bride. The flowergirl’s dress was floor length lavender and white with a shantung bodice and satin skirt overlaid with white tulle. Fabric roses in the shades of the attendants’ gowns adorned the dress and she wore a circlet of Queen Anne’s lace and greenery in her hair.

The bride’s sleeveless satin gown featured a vee neckline and gored skirt. The lace-covered midriff was embellished with sequins and pearls. The back bodice repeated the vee neckline and was fastened with satin-covered buttons. The chapel length train was accentuated with lace appliques, sequins and pearls. Her veil of illusion was bordered with satin and secured by a headpiece of miniature satin roses and seed pearls.

Following tradition, the bride carried antique handkerchieves belonging to her great-grandmothers; a pearl necklace, earrings and bracelet, gifts from the bridegroom; a blue garter; a penny in her shoes; and borrowed her mother's childhood bible.

The bride carried a formal bouquet of Stargazer and Calla lilies, pink larkspur, yellow stock, blue delphiniums, and Bells of Ireland, accented with streamers of pastel-colored satin ribbons.

Robbie Rothlein of Richardson, Texas, served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Eric Layton of Rockwall, Texas, cousin of the bridegroom; Kenneth Brown of Dallas, Texas; and Daniel Fields of Dallas, Texas, cousin of the bridegroom. Guests were seated by Evan Rupp of Perry, brother of the bride, and Kyle Riley of Dallas, Texas.

Assisting with the reception at the Marland Mansion estate were Karen Meyer, Tami Link, Nannette Hill, Sharon Anderson, all of Ponca City, and Zella Landers of Cape Fair, Mo.

The couple is residing at 800 West Renner Road, #2716, Richardson, Texas 75080. The bride is a leasing agent for Jefferson Estates, and a freelance interior designer. The bridegroom is Used Car Sales manager at Big Billy Barrett's in Mesquite, Texas.

Jewelry Making Topic for Unit III

Unit III of the Ponca City Mother’s Club met on Friday, April 16, in the home of Lynn Williams, 39 Stoneridge, for a luncheon and meeting. Twenty-three members of the group, and two guests, were in attendance. Frances Elenberg and Jeannie Harlan co-hosted the meeting.

The program was entitled “The Art of Jewelry Making” and was presented by Margaret Price. Mrs. Price has been involved in the jewelry industry since 1975. She makes and repairs all types of jewelry in her home shop and she displayed several examples of her art.

The next meeting will be the General luncheon event for all units of the Ponca City Mother’s Club, scheduled at the Ponca City Country Club on May 7 at 11:45 a.m. Alda Ellis, author of a number of spiritual books, will be the guest speaker.

Jennifer Holmes Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Holmes, 2209 Joe, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer, to Toby Tomlinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvard Tomlinson of Duncan. The couple plans a 6 p.m. ceremony May 16 at the Marland Mansion.

Miss Holmes graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in English. She is employed at the Caravan Book Store in Stillwater. The future bridegroom has attended OSU and is employed at Fremont Woodworking in Stillwater.

Kay County Panhellenic Board Meets

The Kay County Panhellenic Board met recently in the home of Donya Gartside. The business meeting was conducted by President Sue Helton, who opened the meeting with the reading of the Panhellenic Creed. The secretary’s report was given by Peggy Krider. Sandy Hudack gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of Treasurer Sheila Foxworthy. Additional pages for the Panhellenic year book were distributed to those present.

The scholarship committee, composed of Peggy Krider, Sandy Hudack and Marsha Moore, presented a report. It was announced that four $600 scholarships will be awarded this year. Scholarships will be given to Cassie Ellenwood, Rachel Erkenbeck and Regina Hile of Ponca City and to Shanna McClaron of Blackwell. The first $300 of the scholarship will be given after rush week when proof of attendance at rush and a copy of enrollment is received by the Panhellenic treasurer. The second half of the scholarship will be awarded second semester after proof of initiation and a copy of enrollment is received.

The Senior Women’s Rush Information party will be held in May at the home of Sue Helton. The date will be announced later. This party is for all area Senior women who plan to attend rush activities at their respective universities. Mothers of the girls are encouraged to attend the party. Information concerning rush week and rush information forms will be discussed. The forms will be distributed at this time and will need to be returned to Sandy Hudack by June 23.

Officers for 1999-2000 were announced. They are Elizabeth Nickles, president; Peggy Krider, vice president; Sheila Foxworthy, secretary; Sandy Hudack, treasurer, and Nancy Hays, reporter/historian.

The Christmas House Tour for Dec. 5, 1999, was discussed. Dates for next year’s meetings were set, with the first meeting of the year to be held Sept. 9 at the home of Sandy Hudack.

Sororities represented were Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, and Pi Beta Phi.

Wedding Plans Announced

The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be the setting June 26 for the wedding of Christi Ann Poffenberger and Kyle Robert Foster. The announcement of their engagement has been made by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Poffenberger of Liberty, Mo. Foster is the son of Sandy Foster of Ponca City, and Terry Foster of Euless, Texas, and the grandson of Leon and Kathern Harman, Neal and Mary Jane Foster of Ponca City, and Barb Coddington of Euless, Texas. The prospective bridegroom is the great-grandson of Lena Foster of Ponca City.

Miss Poffenberger, a 1993 graduate of Liberty High School, is the Title Examiner for Netco Title of Kansas City. Foster graduated from Ponca City High School in 1990 and is employed with UPS in Kansas City.

Lookin’ With Lou

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

A popular hobby in the late 1990s is antiquing. There was a time when great bargains could be had because often the seller did not know the value of his merchandise. This is no longer true, as antique dealers and flea market traders are definitely “in the know.” I remember picking up a salt and pepper shaker set matching my best crystal for 35 cents years ago; so I’m still looking for a bargain of this magnitude to brag about.

One has to have some common sense these days to know when a bargain is not a good buy. If the said bargain costs you more to fix it up than it would have cost at full price, it is not a good deal. Folks like to talk about wonderful buys they have made, it’s kind of like gambling; folks always tell you how much they won; but never mention the investment they made,

My mate and I have a running competition for the worst bargain. I remember when he bought a clarinet (even though no one in the family played a horn) that wouldn’t sound a note. To him the price was right — a mere $9.

In the early days of marriage, I was always looking for fixer-uppers to furnish the house. My spouse would nail, wire or glue my purchases — until the time I bought home a small dressing table — the type that is made to be skirted. When it was discovered that the two back legs were sawed-off baseball bats, no help was forthcoming. I was on my own.

Early on, when we were at Oklahoma State, funds were always short. My spouse insisted that I give him a haircut, I did! He only had to wear a hat three weeks before going to the barber.

In later years, I gave him a chance to retaliate by asking him to help me give myself a home permanent. Under much protest, he agreed to help. After about three attempts to roll and unroll the first curl, he handed me money and said “get your hair permed.” Not a bad strategy, huh ladies?

Now some folks will drive 40 miles to save five cents a gallon on gasoline. Never mind that the cost of the trip has eaten up any savings. Coupons can also be a savings trap if you are suckered into buying items you don’t need or normally wouldn’t buy or use; and, don’t be fooled by the “buy one, get one free” hype. If you wouldn’t ordinarily buy it — don’t — because you aren’t saving money.

Please excuse me, I have to go read the Antique News, the newspaper classified ads, listen to Party Line and tune in on Bargain Barn.

National Guild Piano Audition

Piano auditions, sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers, will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Ponca City on April 30 and May 1.

Students of local piano teachers will perform programs of various lengths for the adjudicator, Pearl Peveler, of Moore.

Ponca City teachers whose students are participating in this year’s auditions are Roberta Motz, Kay Sahai, Katy Tucker, and Kathy Wimberley.

Mrs. Peveler received her bachelor’s of arts degree in Music education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and her master of arts degree in music education from the University of Oklahoma.

She has provided private piano studios in Clinton, Alfalfa, Carnegie, Weatherford, Wheatland, Oklahoma City and Moore. In addition to spending a few years as a music instructor in the public school systems of Kansas City, Kan., and Moore, and 18 years for the Eastern Avenue Christian Academy, she has served many years as a church pianist, organist and choir director.

Mrs. Peveler holds memberships in the Accredited Music Teachers’ Association of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Conference, American College of Musicians, and has been chairman of Guild Auditions for 25 years.

Pioneer Quilters Set Spring Salad Lunch Planned Here

Members of Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild will meet May 3 at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. The spring luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m., and followed by “Show and Share.”

Hostesses for the day will be Fay Waldron, Velma Hawkins, Raylene Young, Linda Harney, Sue Roy, Ruth Jared, Mary Lou Winters and Donna Humble.

Members are asked to bring a salad to serve six to eight people. For more information contact Kathy Paczkowski, PAQG president, at 762-4546.

Free Tree Program Restored Following Technical Glitch

A technology glitch interfered with the distribution of five million bareroot trees to the general public on April 19-20. When thousands received a “disconnected recording” at 1-877-arborday (272-6732), many feared that the new National Arbor Day Program had run out of trees or was a hoax. Officials report the contrary, there are plenty of trees still available for free distribution and that the program is not a prank. Further, communications are back on line with operators taking calls and the Internet form for reserving trees have been repaired.

Last week Arbor Day 2K began its new program and announced that millions of trees were being given away through a special millennial program. On Earth Day the year 2000 program began its tour and visited a number of cities to give away trees to those who signed up. Both Col. David Wright of Kentucky and the Hon. Michael Gallagher of Delaware, key organizers of Earth Day in 1990, were present to distribute trees to the youth organizations, the general public, as well as to Senators and Congressmen. After Washington, D.C. the exhibit will head north to get more trees and visit other communities. An up to date list of distribution sites is available at arborday.com. People outside of the selected areas are also eligible to receive trees, when they pay for shipping and handling.

Individuals can register for some of the plants any of four ways: 1) log on to the Arbor Day website at 222.arborday.com or www.freetrees.com., 2) call toll-free 1-877-arborday (272-6732) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, 3) send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Arbor Day 2000, Washington, DC 20044-0980, or 4) fax in a order form request to (606) 986-8638.

There are at least three different kinds of bare-root tree seedlings currently available, spruce, maple and tulip trees. All of these trees are of premium quality, average 10-24” tall, and all area USDA certified. The specific type of tree participants receive depends upon their climate zone. Each person gets five trees for free; those living in recovering disaster areas qualify for up to twenty-five trees per household. Each group of trees comes packaged with tree planting instructions and a fertilizer sample.

Homeowners living near selected distribution sites can come in person to pick-up their tree seedlings; these participants will be given distribution locations and other detailed information. Those outside of the distribution locations can have their free trees boxed up, root pruned, and mailed to them for the cost of shipping and handling which is less than five dollars. Tree requests placed electronically and by mail after the end of the month will be processed this fall or the next planting season.

Programs are not limited to homeowners. Schools, youth groups, and corporations have an opportunity to get trees as well. Coca-Cola, Lexmark, and Turner Broadcasting are some examples of those getting trees from Arbor Day this year for their Earth Day celebrations.

Pioneer Porcelain Artists To Participate in Iris Festival

An exhibit of hand-painted porcelain may be seen at the Community Iris Show, to be held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the annual Iris Festival.

Painting on porcelain dates back to the ancient Chinese. Birds, flowers, fruit, landscapes, and portraits are some of the more usual subject matter chosen by the artist. The “china” onto which the images are delicately applied are typically top-of-the line pieces from Bavaria, England, France, China and Japan, said a spokesperson.

The initial design is sketched on the chosen item, and then begins a rigorous and time-consuming process whereby thin layers of color pigment are applied to the porcelain. The product is then fired in a kiln. The high temperature of the kiln causes the glaze to soften and the applied color pigments sink into the glaze and become part of it. After the firing, more pigment can be applied. This is fired again. As many as 30 fires may be required to achieve the desired depth of color.

As might be expected, clubs for interested porcelain painters sprang up in various locales to offer encouragement and access for those members who might not have kilns. There are currently 24 chapters in Oklahoma, including the one in Ponca City, the Pioneer Porcelain Artists, which was founded in the 1950s. State conventions are held annually, usually in the fall, at which time members may attend workshops conducted by well-known, nationally recognized, artists.

“Probably the overwhelming choice to paint is the plate, followed by vases, boxes, serving dishes, tea pots, figurines, coffee mugs, salt and pepper shakers, and even clocks,” states Moira Reed, local club member. Asked what sparked her interest in porcelain painting, Mrs. Reed related how she was given a painted teapot once as a birthday gift, and she was “hooked.”

The local Pioneer Porcelain Artists meet once a month in the Ponca City Library. For more information contact Mrs. Reed at 580-762-1506.

Bits and Pieces

Friends of Library

To celebrate the Iris Festival Friends of the Library will host a combination open house and Special Edition book sale in the library board room 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 1. The books available are considered “especially desirable” and are not usually offered during the regular ongoing book sale. Refreshments will also be available.

Address Change

The Friends of the Cultural Center have changed their mailing address to P.O. Box 827, Ponca City, OK 74602-0827.

Garden Council

The Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs will meet at the Cann Garden Center at 9:30 a.m. May 5. Jean McMullen from Oklahoma State University, will present “the Garden Tour” and John Raley, director, will speak about the planned Millennium celebration inn Ponca City. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting.

Fibromyalgia Support

Charlotte Smith with ADVOCARE will discuss herbs and vitamins to help with health care and weight loss during the April 26 meeting of the Fibromyalgia Support Group. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the parlor of the First Baptist Church. For information call Raelene Brown, 765-5756, or Martha Long, 762-5572.

Event To Honor Floyd Carruth

Floyd Carruth “Grandpa” will observe his 90th birthday on May 6. Friends and family are invited to help him celebrate on May 1 at Shelter House 3 at Lake Ponca Park from 2-4 p.m.

The event is being hosted by his family, Roger, Valynda, Kim and Ryan Christian; Floy, Jim, and Tara Skipworth; Dena, Jeff, and Hayley Smith; and Jennifer Kastendick and Chris Cotton.

Mr. Carruth requests no gifts. Cards may be mailed to his home, 920 West Highland, or brought to the celebration.

TOPS Chapter Members Meet

TOPS Ok 308 chapter met Monday evening with Ann McCool calling the meeting to order. Donna McCoy gave the devotional entitled “ He is Always There.” The TOPS pledge was led by Robinelle Oldham, and Betty Flower led the KOPS Kreed.

Natalie McCoy called the roll and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Elaine Hoover was best loser and Delpha Clemens won the “ Ha Ha Pot”

Forbidden food for the week is pie, and names were drawn for new Secret Pals. Reports were given by the members who had attended the TOPS convention at Hutchins Memorial.

For more information, call Betty Flower, 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu Announced

For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows:

Monday, April 26: Pizzaburger with bun; oven fried potatoes; lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion; peanut butter cookie.

Tuesday, April 27: Baked ham; seasoned green beans; broccoli rice casserole; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; double orange jello with topping.

Wednesday, April 28: Frito chili pie; tossed salad with tomato; corn chips; cinnamon roll with margarine; ice cream.

Thursday, April 29: McRibs; blackeyed peas; tomato juice; lime jello with pineapple; bun with margarine; apple crisp.

Friday, April 30: Fish crispies with tartar sauce; tropical fruit mix; buttered carrots; cornbread with margarine; cookie.

DAR Chapter Awards Presented

Awards were a feature of the April meeting of the Ponca City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in addition to a talk on “Oklahoma, America and Weapons of Mass Destruction,” by Maj. Gen. Stephen Cortright.

Community Service Awards were presented to Terry Huston and Susan Ladner for their work in organizing the effort to bring the Vietnam Wall to Ponca City.

Rosalie Majors, who created the application for the award, wrote that she had never participated in an event that was so well organized. Called the Wall of Healing, the event was sponsored by Terry and Steve Huston, Trout Funeral Home.

Awards were also given to the winners of the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the chapter. The contest was open to students in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The topic was “A Naval Hero of the Early American Republic 1789-1815.” Students received a certificate and a monetary award presented by Donna Humble, chairman of the event.

All the winners were from St. Mary’s School. Representing fifth grade were, in first place, Eric N. Allen; second, Laura Ann Teague; third, Robert T. Perz; sixth grade — first place, Michael Detten; second, Bethany Doerksen; third place tie, Kelly Elizabeth Otto and Laura Ann Lechtenberg; seventh grade — first place, Krysten Renee Howey; second, Stephanie Marie Garino; third, Johnathan Andrew Thomas; eighth grade — first place, Stacia Jean Otto; second, Richard Christopher Sauceda; third, Megan Christine Connelly.

Oklahoma Winner

Krysten Renee Howey also won first place in the state in the seventh grade. She attended the Oklahoma DAR State Youth luncheon with her parents, and received a certificate and a monetary award.

Audrey Jones, program chairman, introduced the speaker, Maj. Gen. Stephen Cortright. His mother, aunt and wife were also introduced.

Military Speaker

The speaker brought a “sobering” message concerning weapons and mass destruction. He pointed out that the United States had worked on biological weapons, and, when scientists had perfected them, put them aside. Now other countries are ahead of the U. S. in biological weapons. He said there “was enough loose in the world to eradicate the population. One thimble full could wipe out Ponca City.” Biological weapons have a very short life Cortright added.

“What can we do to protect ourselves?” he asked. The response was “We can be good citizens.” He also said “be aware and practice your constitutional rights.”

Cortright had addressed the state legislature and visited with national legislators. He pointed out that army officials must follow orders of their civilian leadership. “I ask you to give your support to the military, but if you don’t agree with the civilian leadership, write them a letter stating your views. They will listen to you and you can make a difference,” he emphasized. He suggested the book “Cobra Event” by Robert Timber as background reading.

Jan Prough, regent, presided over the business meeting. She stated that Kaydee Stalcup would received the Pearl Pruitt Scholarship, which is given to a blood relative of a DAR member. Kaydee’s relative is a great-aunt who belongs to the James McHenry Chapter in San Antonio, Texas.

The W. B. Clark Scholarships will go to two boys and two girls with the highest grade point average at Ponca High School. This year they will be awarded to Melissa Whitney, Sarah Hodge, Joshua Milligan and Paul Paschal.

Eleanor Coates gave the treasurer’s report. She said April was scholarship month and she wrote several checks. The chapter alsogave $150 to sponsor a high school girl to Girls’ State. The group spent $125 for the American History Essay winners, $289.46 for the Pearl Pruitt Scholarship, and four checks of $664.56 will be written for the Clark scholarship winners.

Jan Prough and Rosalie Bolene led the opening ritual. Sue Ziegenhain, secretary, read the minutes, and Elaine Fulton read the President General’s message, with Wanza Merrifield reading the National Defense report. Linda Clark was introduced as a guest.

SPORTS

Lady Cats Heading to Playoffs
Season Over for Wildcat Soccer
Wildcats Finish Seventh in Guthrie Tournament
At Midwest City Meet Distance Relays Lead Cats to 6th
Golf Notes
Mid-High Tennis Results

Lady Cats Heading to Playoffs

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

It’s been a roller coaster season for the Lady Wildcat soccer team, but on Friday, the Po-Hi girls finished the regular season on a high note with their best offensive outing of the season, crushing winless Tulsa East Central 4-0 at Sullins Stadium.

That victory gave the Lady Cats a 2-1 record and second place in District 5A-5 (6-6 overall). It also put them into the first round of the playoffs.

“We’ll play either Edmond Memorial or Sapulpa, on the road,” Ponca City coach Steve Hermann said.

The Ponca Citians played Sapulpa during the regular season, losing 3-0. They have not met Edmond Memorial.

Favored to beat East Central, it took the young Ponca City team a while to find the mark.

They thoroughly dominated the Lady Cardinals in the first half. They rarely allowed the visitors into the Ponca City end of the field and often had three-to-four consecutive shots on goal. Yet the first half ended in a scoreless tie.

“They were hurrying their shots,” Herman said of his players. “I told them to just relax, pass the ball around, set it up and score one goal at a time.”

The instructions worked as the Lady Cats scored just two minutes into the second half with Rachel Gilliand scoring on a high shot that went through the Tulsa goalie’s hands into the net.

That opened the gates.

Five minutes later Laura Sudbury launched a shot from 17 yards out that dribbled into the right corner of the net.

A minute later Jessica Windom collected her fourth goal of the season on a header off a corner kick by Sudbury.

In another three minutes, Gilliand boomed in her second goal of the match (and second of the season) on another high shot that went over the goalie’s head.

That ended the scoring as Hermann substituted liberally for the final 20 minutes, but the Poncans kept the pressure on, rarely allowing East Central past midfield. Hermann took goalkeeper Carrie Cooley out of goal to let her play forward for the final portion of the game.

Hermann spotlighted the play of Sudbury and midfielder Elizabeth England for the match.

The Lady Cats will have over a week to prepared for the playoffs. The first round is scheduled for May 4.

Season Over for Wildcat Soccer

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

Hampered by key injuries, Ponca City’s Wildcat soccer team, ended its season with a 2-1 loss to Tulsa East Central at Sullins Stadium Friday.

The Cats lost three of their final four matches with two starting defensemen on the sidelines. All three losses came in district play to end a disappointing 5-6-1 season.

“Its been a good year,” coach Marco Castillo said. “The kids played hard and did what I wanted them to do. But I had two starters on the bench. We don’t have that much depth. Our depth is inexperienced.”

Off to an 0-3-1 start on the season, the Wildcats got it together for a 4-0 run before District 5A-5 play started. But the two final wins in that streak were costly.

“We lost (senior defender) Jared Sindelar against Stillwater and (senior defender and co-captain) Dick Engle against Muskogee,” Castillo said.

That was too much to overcome against tough district opposition.

The Poncans lost a crucial 4-2 decision to Tulsa Memorial in the first key district match up.

They rebounded to outscore Owasso, 5-4, in non-district play, but were no match for district champion Broken Arrow, losing 6-1.

After East Central beat Memorial 5-0, the Ponca Citians had a mathematical chance of reaching the playoffs, but it would take a big win over the Cardinals.

It was not to be.

Ponca City scored first, four minutes into the match, as Bret Skaggs headed in a throw-in by D.J. Scarbrough.

It was Skaggs’ 13th goal of the season.

For awhile, it appeared the Cats would control the match. But then the momentum changed.

East Central started to get good shots that were just off the mark. The Cardinals seemed to be the team that couldn’t shoot straight. Of the Tulsans’ eight shots on goal, only two required the attention of Wildcat goalkeeper Matt Morris. Ponca City led 1-0 at halftime.

But East Central found the range quickly in the second half. The Cardinals scored just four minutes into the half, on their second try from the field. Two shots, and five minutes later the Cardinals found the net again.

That ended the scoring, but East Central was in control, allowing the Poncans only four shots on goal in the second half.

Wildcats Finish Seventh in Guthrie Tournament

By MATTHEW KOENIG

News Sports Writer

GUTHRIE — The Wildcat baseballers avoided the ignominy of a last place finish in the Guthrie Tournament, sailing past Bishop McGuinness, 15-10, to finish in seventh place, Saturday.

The Cats fell to Class 2A No. 1 ranked Dale, 6-5, on Friday.

One, huge inning was all the Cats needed in Saturday’s game. After left fielder Victor Tobin hammered a 3 RBI home run to give the Fighting Irish a 7-4 lead in the bottom of the fourth, the Cats responded with four hits and eight runs in the top of the fifth, including a 3 RBI double from right fielder Jeff Furnas. Furnas was red-hot in the game, finishing 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a walk.

Senior Wes Murrie got the win, giving up 10 hits and three walks while striking out four in 4 2/3 innings. Fellow senior Toby RedLeaf then picked up an impressive save, striking out five of the next eight batters and giving up no hits to close out the game.

RedLeaf also got his first home run of the season, spanking a 2 RBI shot into the football stadium bleachers beyond center field in the fifth inning.

The Irish inched back in the bottom of that inning, scoring once on a wild pitch and twice more on a home run from lead-off man Phillip Kierl.

The Cats got those runs right back in the top of the sixth, however. Murrie picked up a ground-rule double and scored on a wild pitch, Buddy McCoy reached on a walk and scored on a passed ball, while catcher Jerrod Spears sent in another run with a bullet down the third base line.

Murrie picked up an RBI single and McCoy sent in another run with a sacrifice bunt to put the Cats on the board in the second inning. The Cats then took a 3-0 lead in the top of the third on a base hit from Furnas and an RBI from Spears.

The Irish tied it up from there, however, scoring once on a Wildcat error, and twice more on a 2 RBI home run from center fielder Andrew John.

The Cats totaled 11 hits in the game. Spears was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a walk, while Murrie was 3-for-5.

Friday, the Cats couldn’t overcome a 3-run fourth inning from the Pirates.

Spears had three of the Cats’ five hits, going 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs and a walk, one of those RBIs coming in the first inning to give the Cats a momentary lead. The Pirates struck right back with an RBI double from center fielder Pat Wilson, however, and tacked on two more runs — on an error and a sacrifice — to take a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the second.

Spears picked up another RBI blast in the top of the third, and left fielder J. Michael Sharon gave the Cats another momentary lead in the top of the fourth, hammering a 2 RBI double to the left field fence.

The Pirates put the game away in the bottom of the fourth, getting RBI base hits from three players. Though reliever Todd Stewart held the Pirates hitless for the last two innings, the Cats couldn’t get the runs they needed.

Spears did get the Cats back to within one run in the top of the fifth, getting on with a walk, advancing to third on consecutive steals, and scoring on a Dale error.

The Cats, now 9-21, will continue their season on Monday, traveling to Tulsa Hale.

Game Notes — The Cats turned four double plays in the tournament ... shortstop Bryan Coppock had the best defensive play of the tournament, Saturday, diving on a hard-hit ball and recovering in time to throw out the base runner ... Saturday’s game went about 2 hours and 40 minutes — not near enough to cut into the start of Prom, but long enough to threaten pre-pre Prom activities ... Friday was Coppock’s birthday.

Dale 6, Ponca City 5

Ponca City 101 210 0 — 5 5 2

Dale 120 300 x — 6 7 4

Coppock (l), Stewart (5), and Spears; Thornton (w) and Murphy.

Ponca City 15, Bishop McGuinness 10

Ponca City 021 183 0 — 15 11 2

B. McGuinness 003 430 0 — 10 10 1

Murrie (w), RedLeaf (5) and Spears; Wetinska, Levine (l, 5), Roberts (5), and Carney.

At Midwest City Meet Distance Relays Lead Cats to 6th

MIDWEST CITY — Ponca City’s track teams went south to Midwest City trying to run in warmer weather. That didn’t work.

But despite the chilly temperatures and drizzling rain, the Poncans turned in some of their best performances of the season against some of the top teams in the state.

The Wildcats finished in sixth place in the rugged field, one point behind fifth place Douglass in the 20-team field.

“We have some really good performances,” coach Terry Henderson said. “And this was against some really good teams.”

Topping the performances for the Wildcats were the distance relays teams.

Paul Paschal, Chris Buck, Michael Kirby and Nathan Zimmerman were second in the 3200-meter relay in the time of 8:18.

Paschal, Tom Engle, Jimmy Patterson and Zimmerman were fifth in the 1600 relay in 3:34, their best time of the season.

In the individual events, Patterson was fourth in the 200-meter dash in 22.4, Buck was fifth in the 1600 in 4:46 and Paschal was fifth in the 3200 in 14:27.

The girls managed to score in just one event. Jennifer Niemann, Katrina Duercher, Alana Mutlova and Teresa Rathburn were sixth in the 1600 relay in 4:56.

“Even the people who didn’t place did a great job,” Henderson said.

“Brian Connelly had personal best in both the mile and two-mile runs,” the coach said.

“Mary Metzger is apparently back from an injury and finished seventh in the mile. Carol Stangeland ran will in the mile.

The Ponca Citians will host the Frontier Conference meet on May 1.

The regional meet will be at Catoosa on May 8. The state meet is May 14-15 at Ardmore.

Golf Notes

PCCC

President’s Cup

(Saturday)

1 — (121) Chip Huston, Baloo Subramanian. George Paczkowski, Tony Wyatt.

2 — (124) Tony King, Brian King, Doyle Worstell, John Kng, Mike Ellis

3 — (125) Roy Swain, Pete Dimond, Steve Pulley, Cal Steinberger, Jim Brown

4 — (127) Jason Snyder, Guy Clark, Joe Anderson, Paul McAreavy, Dick Collins

5 — (128) Keni Ray, John Simon, Bud Secrest, Bill Bridwell, Bob Pollard.

6 — (128) Rick Ladd, Wes Nimmo, Mike Daniels, Bill Coddington, Fred Haub.

Closest to Hole No. 6 — Mike Ellis

Closestto Hole No. 14 — Keni Ray

PCCC-WGA

Ladies Day Results

Low Putts

(Tuesday)

Championship Flight — 1, Julie Alles; 2, Norma Haynes

President’s Flight — 1, Ruby Rice; 2, Gene Morse

A Flight — 1, Margaret Steinberger; 2, B.J. Cohenour and Rolla Cobb

B Flight — 1, Mac Bradley; 2, Ruth Lyhane

C Flight — 1, Lynn Bowker; 2, Ouita Scott

9 Holes — 1, Alice Evens; 2, Carol Bouldin and Flo O’Connor

WLGA

The Wentz Ladies Golf Association will hold Ladies Day play Tuesday, drawning for pairings at 9:45 a.m.

Last week’s results:

1 — Doris Lawson-Lind Bigger

2 — Chris Begwin-Mary Ivers

3 — Frosty Erkenbeck-Roth Rosborouugh

4 — Debbie Wood-Gale McKinley

5 — Sue Lawson-Georgia Bratcher.

Mid-High Tennis Results

Ponca City 18, Wichita Collegiate 8

April 21

singles

1 — T. Viljoen def. B. Hawlet, 6-1

2 — B. Lundeen def. P. Johnson, 6-2

3 — N. Hartman def. R. Fox, 6-0

4 — J. Norris def. O. Razek, 6-1

5 — K. Wentroth def. A. Moore, 6-4

6 — A. Joosten def. D. DeSocio, 6-0

7 — O. Salama lost to A. Bart, 0-6

8 — A. Herbert def. J. Stermer, 6-1

9 — D. Corn def. I. Clark, 7-6(7-2)

10 — J. Bailey lost to M. Chang, 5-7

11 — M. Biddinger lost to J. Krumsick, 4-6

12 — HC Noll def. J. Thurlow, 7-5

13 — J.D. McElhaney def. G. Hill, 7-6(7-5)

14 — S. Curfman def. C.Pankow, 6-2

15 — L. Branson lost to J. Malone, 5-7

16 — N. Batt lost to A. Herr, 2-6

17 — J. Murphy lost to C. Hensley, 4-6

18 — J. Batchezor def. A. Shah, 6-4

19 — N. Batt def. C. Babcock, 6-3

doubles

1 — Viljoen-Lundeen def. Johnson-Fox, 6-1

2 — Hartman-Norris def. Razek-Moore, 6-3

3 — Wentroth-Joosten lost to Hawley-DeSocio, 3-6

4 — Salama-Bailey lost to Bart-Clark, 6-7(3-7)

5 — Herbert-Corn def. Stermer-Chang, 6-2

6 — Biddinger-Noll def. Krumsick-Hill, 6-2

7 — McElhaney-Branson lost to Thurlow-Pankow, 3-6

8 — Murphy-Batchelor def. Herr-Henslow, 6-4

Stillwater 8, Ponca City 6

April 20

singles

1 — Derek Viljoen lost to Sunil Joshi, 3-8

2 — Ben Lundeen lost to Andrew Chan, 3-8

3 — Nick Hartman lost to Rohit Sharda, 2-8

4 — Jay Norris lost to Robert Gholson, 5-8

5 — Kyle Wentroth lost to David Lawson, 1-8

6 — Adam Joosten def. Josh Ridgway, 8-4

7 — Ashton Herbert def. Gleb Axlerod, 8-2

8 — Matt Biddinger def. Johnny Shen, 8-3

9 — J. D. McElhaney def. Collin Miller, 9-8(8-6)

10 — Levi Branson lost to Collin Miller, 4-8

doubles

1 — Viljoen-Lundeen lost to Joshi-Chan, 3-8

2 — Hartman-Norris lost to Sharda-Gholson, 1-8

3 — Salama-Bailey def. Azlerod-Ridgway, 9-8(8-6)

4 — Corn-Curfman def. Lawson-Shen, 8-3