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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, May 7, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALState Vocational Education Efforts Lauded at PTC Event State Vocational Education Efforts Lauded at PTC EventThose who work “behind the scenes” to make vocational education run more smoothly, gathered together for the 13th Annual Oklahoma Vocational Association Support Staff Section (OVASSS) Spring Update last Friday at Pioneer Technology Center. More than 70 Support Staff employees from Oklahoma’s technology centers were welcomed by PTC’s Interim Superintendent, Bruce DeMuth who commended them for their efforts and hard work that often times goes unnoticed. “The role that our support staff employees play is a great part of the driving force in our technology centers. Their ‘behind the scenes’ role is very vital to our system and we appreciate very much the work that they do,” he said. Followed by DeMuth was special guest speaker, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, who began, by challenging the group to visualize what they would like to see in a vocational system. She shared with the group some of her visualizations that included, “Oklahoma: The Best Vocational System in the World” and “Distance Learning: Helping to Re-train Adults for the Workplace.” According to Fallin, “Visualizing is so important, but you must also have a plan and set your goals. We already have the number one vocational system in the nation and we didn’t get there without setting goals!” said Fallin. “Seventy-five percent of today’s workforce will need re-training over the next ten years and technology is growing and changing so rapidly. Right now, there is a shortfall of 20,000 people for technology jobs like the ones at WorldCom. Our vocational education system is so essential and people are really depending upon us [vo-tech] to help with the training and education,” Fallin said. She further stated that the state government is working to build more partnerships between vocational education and higher education so that the two can work together for mutual goals. “Through our partnerships with business and industry, we are making a difference in the state,” stated Fallin. “I know that through PTC’s business incubator, companies like Centerline have developed into successful businesses. I know that this is just one of the many that have benefited from the vo-tech system. “Other areas that have benefited are business and industry training and government contract bidding. Last year, 16,000 business training sessions were held throughout the state and 766 government contracts were awarded — $199,000,000 were dollars generated in Oklahoma. This is what goal setting is all about!” “Education is the very basis of all society,” stated Fallin. “Having the best education is so important whether it is vocational education, Oklahoma State School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM), tougher curriculum, or higher standards.” Fallin also highlighted the progress made in the area of welfare reform and how the welfare rolls have decreased by 65 percent over the past six years. Fallin entertained questions from the crowd including one question about how Governor Keating feels about and supports vocational education. “I do hear Governor Keating say how important the vo-tech system is and how much it is needed,” said Fallin. Before leaving, Fallin thanked the support staffers for the job they do and their important role in the vocational system. Other guest speakers for the event included Eunice Hockerhamm, with her "Bag Lady Extraodinaire," and Dr. Lee Manzer, Professor, Department of Marketing at Oklahoma State University, who also spoke about the importance of goal setting and leadership. Manzer has presented hundreds of seminars to both public and private institutions, most frequently financial, educational, and petrochemical organizations. Throughout the day, PTC’s Food Services students and staff prepared breakfast and a special luncheon in the cafeteria. The OVASSS is a section of the New and Related Services division that strives to maintain active leadership in the promotion of vocational and technical education. The OVASSS also works to promote a positive working relationship with support staff members, teachers, and administrators as well as providing opportunities for professional development. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Egg and cheese biscuit or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Chicken fryz or ringers with hot roll, rosy pears, mashed potatoes and gravy, bear grahams, saltine crackers, dill spears, raising or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheeseburger or mini corn dogs, tater tots, lettuce and tomato salad with ranch dressing, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll or pizza, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pockets or chili dog, tater tots, brownie, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Queso and chips or fiesta burrito, peas and carrots, mexi beans, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — French toast with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Eggs and biscuits or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Egg and cheese biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cinnamon toast or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Pancakes and syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Donuts or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will also be Dominos and Taco Bell burritos. Monday — Chicken fryz with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, bear grahams, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Taco or taco burger, lettuce and tomato salad, cheesy rice, mexi beans, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, Jello, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili dog, salad with ranch dressing, brownie, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Cheeseburger or super corn dog, chips, strawberry parfait, brownies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway. Monday — Chicken fryz, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, dill spears, raisins or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Mini corn dogs, tater tots, vegetarian beans, lettuce and tomato salad with ranch dressing, Jello, fruit, dill pickle, raisins or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips and biscuit, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears, fruit, dill pickle, raisins or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili dog, french fries, Jello, vegetarian beans, salad with ranch dressing, fruit, Jello, or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Queso and chips, peas and carrots, Jello, fruit, cookies, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Campus Mart Monday — Chili dog, tater tots, broccoli with cheese, cookies and cream, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza, corn, Jello, tossed salad, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Indian taco, mexi beans, mexi rice, sour cream, salsa and jalapenos, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Steak fingers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pancake with sausage, juice and milk. Thursday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Steak fingers, potatoes and gravy, peas, peaches, hot roll and milk. Tuesday — Frito chili pie, corn, pears, hot roll and milk. Wednesday — Fried chicken , potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple, hot roll and milk. Thursday — Chili dog, fries, northern beans, mixed fruit and milk. Friday — Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, french fries, applesauce, carrot sticks, cookies and milk. Pioneer Technology Center The cafeteria will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon through May 18. Menu items will feature chef’s choice each day with soup, assorted salad, vegetables, breads and desserts. School CalendarPo-Hi May 8 Varsity boys tennis regionals at Ponca City, 8 a.m. Varsity boys golf at Norman, 8 a.m. May 9 Varsity boys golf at Norman, 8 a.m. AP test for Studio Art in room 228 at 9:30 a.m. AP testing for computer science in room 228 at 1 p.m. Cheerleader reception at Commons, 6 p.m. Chorale’s Spring Concert at Howell Auditorium, 7 p.m. May 10 AP testing for English literature at the Fourth Street Clubhouse, 8 a.m. Varsity baseball at state competition in Owasso and Claremore. May 11 AP test for calculus at the Fourth Street Clubhouse, 8 a.m. Departmental awards at Hutchins, 9 a.m. AP testing for history at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 12:30 p.m. Varsity baseball state competition. May 12 AP testing in U.S. History at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 8 a.m. AP test for European History at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 12:30 p.m. State varsity boys tennis at Oklahoma City. Varsity baseball at state competition. Varsity track state meet at Ardmore. May 13 Mask and Gavel luncheon at cafeteria, 11 a.m. Varsity boys tennis matches at Oklahoma City. Varsity baseball continues at Owasso. Varsity track meet continues at Ardmore. All-City Track Meet May 17-18 The first all-city Elementary School Physical Education Field Event and Track Day is scheduled for May 17 and 18. Students from Garfield, Liberty, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Trout, Union, Washington and Woodlands Schools have been preparing for this event in their physical education classes. These activities are part of the P.E. curriculum. The third and fourth graders will be competing on Wednesday, May 17 and the fifth and sixth graders will compete on May 18. The events the kids will be participating in include: 50 M dash, 100 M dash, 200 M dash, 400 M dash, 1600 M run, 4 x 50 relay, 4 x 100 relay, running long jump, standing jump, softball throw and shot put. The events begin at noon at Sullins Stadium and will end at 2:45 p.m. Concession and T-shirts will also be available. All parents and fans are invited to attend. Admission is $1 and proceeds will go toward next year’s field event day. KLVV Special Event To Honor Mother’s DaySunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day, a special day set aside each year to honor mothers for their unfailing love, sacrificial giving, and multiple blessings shared every day. KLVV 88.7 FM Christian radio will honor the mothers in its listening area on Friday, May 12 with a special Mother’s Day give-a-way package valued at over $400. The gift package includes a suite at the Best Western Edmond Inn and Suites, a make over and picture package from Glamour Shots, a gift bag from the Stillwater Christian Bookstore including a women’s devotional, a Mother’s Day doll, a calendar, and hand lotion. To conclude her day of pampering, the winning mom will receive dinner for two at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Edmond. Five additional winners will take home a daily devotional Abundant Gifts from Tyndale House Publishers. If you would like to enter your mother, describe in 50 words or less how special your mother is and why she deserves a day of pampering. Send entries to KLVV Box 14, Ponca City, OK 74602 or enter at the KLVV website klvv.com. The winners will be randomly drawn on Friday, May 12. KLVV is a non-profit Christian radio station broadcasting on 88.7 FM Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas with translator stations at 106.7 FM in Stillwater, 98.3 FM in Enid and 97.3 FM in Guthrie. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). 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. May 8-12 Lake Road Across Kaw Dam Closed, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. each day, for inspection and maintenance to flood control machinery at Kaw Dam. Today American Legion Post 14 4-Man Golf Scramble, Lew Wentz Golf Course. Ponca Playhouse Production Carousel, 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Drug Store 2000 Committee, time to be announced, plan for Drug Store 2000 scheduled during Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-27, interested call United Way 765-2476. Preschool Program How My Garden Grows, for ages 4-7, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center, Ponca City. Ponca City Landmark Conservancy, 6:30 p.m., all members encouraged to attend, elect new officers, bring covered-dish, Ponca City Endangered List for 2000, 307 1/2 Grand Avenue, need special assistance to attend call Bret Carter 767-4468 (days) or 765-5383 (evenings). McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Monthly Directors Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School building, Lake Road and Enterprise. Wednesday Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., hostesses Mrs. Carol Hamrick and Mrs. Jan Browning, Larry Buck will present program Those Little Tree, following a brief meeting, guests always welcome, more information, 762-9866 or 718-0314. Preschool Program How My Garden Grows, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Ponca City Library. Community Pool Committee, 4:30 p.m., YMCA, 702 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. Thursday Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. East Middle School PTSA Board Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., East School Library. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. Friday Church Women United’s May Friendship Day, noon, First Christian Church, Ponca City, Luncheon free, everyone requested to bring a salad. Friday-Saturday Ponca Playhouse Production Carousel, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre. Saturday Post Office Food Drive, letter carriers will pick up non-perishable food for nine community organizations, more information, 765-2476. May 15 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, Ponca City, call Lori White 767-1668 for information. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Strength for Living with Cancer: Fighting the Fatigue, a special program and free community event, Conference Room C, ground floor SJRMC, 7 p.m., panel discussion, more information Sandy Gearhart, 580-765-0301, or SJRMC web site, www.sjrmcpc.com. May 16 Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, noon, place to be determined. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. May 17 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. May 18 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. May 19 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commission Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. May 20 North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society, Spring Schooling Shows, Maverick Arena south of Arkansas City, Kan., spectators welcome to show and club’s monthly meeting, information 580-448-3965 or 580-762-2447. May 22 Sign Up for Summer Tennis Program, 5-7 p.m., sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, for information call 767-0432. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. May 25 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. May 27 Oil Boom Day, Marland Mansion, Ponca City. Wentz Camp and Pool opens for swimming, 1 p.m. May 29 Ambucs Pool open for summer swim season, 1 p.m., more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432. May 30 Summer Tennis Program begins. June 1 Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information 762-9053 or 762-7360. June 3 Christian Motorcycle Association, 8 a.m., Western Sizzlin’. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Babysitter Basics course for 11-14 year-olds, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Conference Room C, ground floor of SJRMC, cost $35, contact Janet White, 580-765-0594 for more information or to enroll, deadline May 26. Seventh Annual Ponca City Herb Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cann Memorial Gardens, Fourteenth Street at East Grand Avenue, fresh herbs, demonstrations, samples and seminars, herbal crafts and products, food, live entertainment and lots of thymely advice. Gary Lewis and The Playboys with Mitch Ryder, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., the Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, for tickets call the Poncan Monday through Friday between 1 and 5 p.m. 580-765-0943. June 12-15 Ponca City Bank of Oklahoma Junior Tennis Open, more information contact the Ponca City Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432. June 17-18 Pioneer Water Garden Society annual water garden tour, maps available at location to be determined, more information from Janelle 762-7806. Letters to the EditorWho Is in Charge in Washington?"Who is in charge up there?" If the reply is Bill Clinton, I have to rephrase the question: "Who is responsible for the operation of the U.S. government? Who approved such things as spending over $50 million for a vacation to India, with nothing to show for it? Also, who allowed the Attorney General to (illegally) not take illegal immigrants into custody; including a boy in a tire-tube? Not only irresponsible and illegal, it was unnecessary and regrettable to show the world the performance of U.S. law enforcement as "Nazi Storm Troopers"! Unfortunately, the cost was a great deal more than the reported half million dollars. Had the Immigration Service, under the Department of Justice, not given up the legal custody of the illegal alien in the first place, such deplorable action would not have been necessary. So, who is responsible for such reckless and deranged behavior? Congress? This is not a question, but a statement of fact: If such misconduct (see: misdemeanor, as in impeachment) is not corrected, despite the justification of the House of Representatives and inaction of the Senate, the United States, as a representative government of the People, will cease to exist! So what does that leave? The powers who have been and are still in place that control Cuba, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, China, etc.. —Truman Smith Congrats to Community Concert BoardI would like to express my appreciation and congratulations to the Community Concerts Board for a great season and especially the final concert. The performers and Poncan Theatre complimented each other which made for one of the best concerts ever. —Bill Selvey Let’s Make PE Track Meet a SuccessI would like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone who has an elementary student in the 3rd—6th grades to attend the first annual All-City Physical Education Elementary School Field Event and Track Day on May 17-18. All of the Ponca City elementary schools are participating. As part of the physical education curriculum, all PE teachers have been preparing their classes for this exciting day. The 3rd and 4th graders will compete on May 17, and the 5th and 6th graders will compete on May 18. The Field Day begins at noon at Sullins Stadium and ends at 2:45 p.m. The day includes several running events, field events, and relays. Admission is $1, and proceeds will go toward next year’s Field Day. Concessions and t-shirts will be available. This will be a great day for the kids to compete and have fun. Volunteers are also needed to help with each school; please contact any of the Ponca City elementary schools if you would like to help. These kids are excited about this day — let’s show them our support. —Penny Surber Event coordinator Hospice Care MisrepresentedOn Sunday evening, April 9, ABC-TV aired a segment of the series, The Practice, that portrayed hospice care in an inaccurate and misleading manner. This negative depiction of hospice did a serious disservice to our patients and their loved ones. We would like to ask that anyone who saw this episode realize that the information presented was not factual. The following are some of the misconceptions presented in the segment: A hospice worker was accused of giving a morphine/valium “cocktail” to hasten a patient’s death. Both the attorney and witness inferred that such practice is the norm. First of all, there is no such thing as that “cocktail.” Valium is not commonly given to hospice patients and, when given, is used to control agitation. There is no clinical evidence that when both drugs are given, any life-threatening interactions occur. The hospice philosophy is to neither hasten nor postpone death. Pain management was said to be a “politically correct euphemism” to hasten the patient’s death. This statement will itself cause untold pain and guilt to the family members who have experienced the death of loved ones and who have done everything in their power through hospice to spare them unnecessary agony. The untrue statement that pain-medication use is life threatening could cause millions to forego the very treatment that would make their loved ones more comfortable, out of a completely unfound fear they are doing them harm. If anyone has any questions about pain control or hospice care, we urge him or her to give Hospice of Ponca City a call or to speak with his/her family physician. —Claudia Barnes, RN, CRNH, Clinical Director Melody Lahann, Administrative Director Hospice of Ponca City New Programs Softening Stress of First Day of SchoolBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor One of the toughest days in both a parent’s and child’s life is the first day of school. Letting go and entrusting your child’s future to the school district is emotionally stressful. The process is easier, however, if a child is ready for school. In the last few years, Ponca City schools have gone to great lengths to ensure success when children enter the first grade. Locally, parents have the option of sending their children to the four-year-old program before attending kindergarten, which is required under state law. Dr. Patty Ladd, director of elementary curriculum for Ponca City schools, said all children are eligible for the four-year-old programs. “We used to target at-risk children, but now the program is open for everyone,” she said. Parents also have the option of sending their children to the full or half-day program. “Several parents choose to send their kids to full-day programs. It’s their choice,” Ladd explained. To date, 252 children in Ponca City attend the four-year-old programs. Of that number, 179 attend the full-day classes. Ladd explained that new ideas are presented in the morning and expanded during the afternoon sessions for four-year-olds. Ponca City teachers who direct four- and five-year-olds must have a degree in early childhood education. When children turn five, parents also have the option of sending them to the partial-day or full-day kindergarten. Recent research indicates that full-day kindergarten builds upon the groundwork laid in pre-kindergarten and prepares children for the full-day first grade that comes next. Ladd said that language is the most important factor children should acquire before attending school. “Children entering school should have good vocabulary and a language foundation. It helps them understand many concepts,” she explained. Ladd said setting a schedule is also important. “Parents need to set a schedule for their children. If you have a child that goes to bed late and wants to sleep well into the morning, it causes a problem when they start school,” she explained. Poverty rates are linked to many conditions in getting children ready for school. Those conditions include inadequate health care, insufficient housing and a lack of reading materials in the home. Since the early 1980s, the national child poverty level has remained at about 20 percent. From 1993 to 1997, Oklahoma’s poverty level was at 23 percent. Ladd said she dislikes to make a generalization regarding students and poverty levels. “All parents can expose their children to skills needed for school. They just have to be introduced to them. The library is available as are many play groups for social intervention,” she said. The percentage of children who have received all recommended immunizations is one of the most reliable indicators of whether their health needs have been met sufficiently before they begin school. Ladd said all children entering school must be in the process of immunizations. “If they have not started them, they cannot attend school,” she said. Festival Sparkles Despite WeatherBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Spirits may have been dampened but they couldn’t be quenched during Saturday’s Iris Festival and Cinco De Mayo celebrations in downtown Ponca City. “Weather is one thing you can’t control,” said Mayor Tom Leonard, noting the overcast conditions and intermittent sprinkles that greeted festival-goers. “It’s going to be better [in the] afternoon,” the mayor promised. “We’re going to have lots of food, fun and music today,” he added. “It’s not a great start, but vendors are real positive,” said Michele Jean, director for the Ponca City Main Street Authority, organizer for the event. “The weather could be better,” noted Bev Rodgers, a festival vendor. “So far it’s not a day people really care to venture out in.” Even if the sky didn’t brighten, moods did. The Sky Pilots, a local Christian singing group, entertained as festival goers filled the streets and began enjoying shows, arts and crafts, entertainment, food, children’s activities, garden tours and other festivities. Esther Firth, part of a Putnam City Retirees Travel Club tour, said she and her friend were enjoying themselves despite the weather. “The funnel cakes are great!” she smiled before continuing to see else what the festival had to offer. A sample of the fun was the Datsun race, sponsored by the Ponca City Humane Society, and the United Way Bed Races. The 2000 Iris Festival began on Thursday and continues through today. Arrests Up and Crime Down in Ponca CityBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Arrests were up and serious crimes were down in 1999 according to figures presented by the Ponca City Police Department during the last city commissioner’s meeting. The report cited that of 4,889 incidents reported for 1999, 2,339 were categorized as Part I or serious crimes. This was down 8.6 percent from 1998. Overall, crime incidents were down by 6.7 percent. Police chief Raymond Ham said increased awareness by the public was a major contributor to the drop. “People are more aware of crime and [the police department’s] needs,” Ham noted. He also cited several other factors as reason for the decrease in serious crime. The No. 1 reason, Ham said, are community awareness programs like the West Side Project; D.A.R.E.; the addition of a School Resource Officer, Sgt. Randy Empting; the Citizens Police Academy; the Youth Police Academy; and Crime Stoppers. Another factor is increased funding for police officers. “We are able to have extra officers on the street through increased funding for overtime hours,” he said, noting it creates a stronger police presence on the streets. The additional funding is provided by grants from the Highway Safety Office which allows for targeting of aggressive drivers. Arrests were up from 1998. According to the report, 3,208 people were booked into jail last year, compared to 2,695 in 1998. Of that number, 317 involved juveniles, reflecting a rising trend of juvenile-related arrests across the nation. According to Clayton D. Johnson, Ponca City’s deputy chief, 918 of the 3,208 arrests were for city warrants. “We have a real emphasis on clearing up backlogged cases,” he said. Both Ham and Johnson pointed to the same reason for the increase in juvenile crimes: Lack of deterrents. “This allows for repeat offenders,” explained Johnson. The report also cites $1,152,841 as being lost due to theft for 1999. That is a nine percent increase over the previous year. Overall, there was $721,655 in stolen property recovered in 1999. Ponca City Police Established: 1899 No. of Officers: 55 Civilian Personnel: 12 Budget: $3,665,688 Chief: Raymond Ham Marked Patrol Vehicles: 38 Unmarked Sedans: 10 -------- (1999 Figures) Calls for Service: 32,279 Serious Crimes: 2,339 (down from 4,889 in 1998) Arrests: 3,208 (up from 2,695 in 1998) Two Ponca City Women Receive Honors at Recent Awards BanquetSgt. Regeneia VanArsdale of the Ponca City Police department has been recognized at the Oklahoma Women in Law Enforcement Annual Awards Banquet which was held Tuesday at the Western Hills Resort in Wagoner. She was one of ten female law enforcement officers in the entire state to receive a “Who’s Who” award. VanArsdale, nominated by Police Chief Raymond E. Ham, was recognized for her 18 years of total service with the police department. She was hired as a dispatcher and after one year she assumed duties as a patrol officer. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1994. She is currently, and has been for the past seven years a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) instructor working with students and faculty in the schools. In addition to DARE, she oversees Youth Traffic Court and coordinates the Safety Patrol Program. VanArsdale has a number of professional affiliations including the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Police Death Benefit Fund Committee. Pixie Rowland was also recognized at the OWLE Annual Awards Banquet. Also nominated by Ham, Rowland received the Special Volunteer Award. Rowland was a member of the Police Department’s second Citizen Police Academy four years ago. Since that time, her interest has continued to grow. She donates her time for Records Division data entry, has organized a “Cookie of the Quarter” award to recognize an officer for outstanding performance and is a board member of the Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers. Pixie has assisted other CPA volunteers in distributing safety belt and child safety seat information and has helped to organize a child safety seat check up. She has attended, along side officers from the department, various seminars and training for Community Policing. She is a charter member of the newly formed Ponca City Police Department Foundation. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office recognized Pixie and other CPA Alumni in 1999 for their efforts in emphasizing safety belt use. In addition, Pixie recently received a Community Policing Award from the Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute. “I am pleased that these two ladies have been recognized for their efforts,” said Chief Ham. “Ponca City is lucky to have both of them.” Officer Terri Denise New of the Fletcher Police Department received recognition from OWLE for the Commissioned Officer of the year. The Non Commissioned Woman of the Year award was received by Elaine Taylor, a chemist for the Oklahoma City Police Department. Boys Staters Meeting May 15Attention, all 2000 Boys Staters! A special Boys State briefing session will be held in the American Legion Post Home, 407 West South Avenue at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 15, according to Charles H. McCollum, Boys State chairman of American Legion Post No. 14. All Boys Staters are urged to attend this meeting, McCollum said. The meeting is for all area participants, parents and sponsors, and will be led by McCollum. McCollum announced that each Boys State citizen who signs up and pays his NEO tuition, will be awarded up to two hours college credit for attendance at Oklahoma Boys State. Popular Artist Here for One Man ShowCletus Smith will present a one-man show of his paintings at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, from today through May 28. A “meet the artist” reception will be held today at the Art Center from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Smith is a very popular artist who consistently wins the high honors in the annual Fine Arts Festival sponsored by the Ponca City Art Association in September. He won best of show five years in a row, each time under a different judge and has won the trustees award several times, which is equivalent to the next-best of show. Smith has spent most of his life in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1964 with a major in art. Since that time, he has been a commercial artist, illustrator, industrial designer and an artist in watercolor and oil. He is currently a professor of art at Central State University and also maintains a studio in Oklahoma City, where he works and teaches private classes. A wide range of subject matter falls under the influence of his brush. He loves the rural landscape and strives for a “mood” in his paintings. His friendly, easy-going personality makes him a favorite of local artists, who are always eager to enroll in his teaching workshops. The Ponca City Art Center is open from Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Carbon Fiber Plant Items on City AgendaActivity concerning the Conoco Carbon Fiber Plant will be discussed during the Ponca City Board of Commissioners and Ponca City Utility Authority meetings Monday. Commissioners will act on the submission of a preliminary request for assistance to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration for water line improvements for the plant. That action comes during the regular session of the commission meeting that will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Commissioners’ Room of the Public Safety Center. Other activity for the commission will come under new business, including the receiving of a final Millennium Commission report. The commission will also take up a recommendation from the Marland Estate Commission on the adopting of universal contract form and facility rental policies for the Marland Estate. Another item concerning the Marland Estate, will be to consider a conceptual idea of a kitchen to be constructed in Angela Hall. The proposal if from Golden Villa Adult Day Care currently utilizing the facility. Additionally, the commission will have in front of it, a recommendation on a bid to provide flooring for the upstairs living area of the No. 1 Fire Station from Allen’s Home Furnishings of Arkansas City for a total of $9,533. A final plat for the Fieldstone subdivision is on the commission agenda after being returned to the Planning Commission for further information. Also on the agenda is an ordinance amending the Ponca City subdivision regulations, concerning rural acreage subdivision regulations. Another item includes a letter of intent from the city to be delivered to Anthony Properties about proposed improvements in the area west of Wal-Mart and those properties. The Ponca City Utility Authority item on the Carbon Fiber Plant is a contract with Camp Dresser and McKee Inc., for design engineering services associated with the water lines to serve the plant, for a fee of $79,297. Also on the PCUA agenda is a five-year agricultural lease between the PCUA and Donald Wilkerson, on an 80-acre tract which municipal sewage sludge is applied for an annual rental fee of $2,575. The PCUA consent agenda includes a resolution amending the operating budgets for 1999-2000 and authorization for payment from the 1995A Promissory Note to the city for arbitrage rebate in the amount of $16,933.67 plus accrued interest. Commissioners will also meet as members of the Ponca City Development Authority and vote on an amendment to the Leard Bice Reeder Inc. agreement for professional airport consulting services. The commission’s consent agenda includes a resolution designating and confirming several nominations to various boards and commissions by Mayor Tom Leonard; a recommend to withdraw a bid award to Jack Bowker Ford on a super duty truck chassis and reauthorize advertisement of bids for the item; and a resolution amending the operating budgets for 1999-2000. Also on the consent agenda are requests for grants to be used for various programs. One would be to the Ponca Roadrunners on the upcoming Oklahoma State Championship Triathlon at Lake Ponca June 3, another would be to the Ponca City Tip-Off Club on promoting the Cat Classic Basketball Tournament May 26-28 and also to Po-Hi Great Race 2000 for the high school team to compete in the Great Race. Literacy Council Seeks TutorsTutors are needed to assist persons who want to learn to read. The Ponca City Literacy Council will hold a nine-hour training workshop for interested volunteers beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, in the Programming Room of the Ponca City Library. Anyone who can read and has a concern for others can be a literacy volunteer; no teaching experience is needed. Tutors work with their students on a one-to-one basis, and tutoring times are flexible to meet the schedules of tutors and students. The council uses the Laubach phonics method, and, according to literacy experts, anyone can learn to use it to tutor others. “We are hoping to encourage more of our tutors to become tutors in ESL, or English as a Second Language,” said Pam Hodge, Literacy Council director. “Our community has a diverse population, and there are many people in our community for whom English is not their first language. They would like help learning to improve their English speaking and reading skills.” By improving their reading skills, Hodge says, these people can improve their lives and become more productive members of our community. Not only does reading improve self-respect, these adults may be able to pursue a better job and help children with homework. Sessions will be held on May 22, 23 and 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. To register for the workshop or to receive information about receiving tutoring, contact the council at 767-0351. Character First Training Program Increases Workplace StandardsThe Northern Oklahoma Career Alliance (NOCA) Board of Directors recently held its quarterly meeting at the Sercel Mertz building with Steve Ballinger, Vice President and General Manager of Mertz, serving as guest speaker. After welcoming the group to Mertz, Ballinger spoke about the Character First! program and its components. Ballinger stated that part of the Character First! program training is to increase workplace standards through positive and practical solutions. “We definitely need to raise the standards in the workplace,” said Ballinger. “The Character First! training is a great resource for teaching components of character quality. But we also need to remember that as leaders we have to demonstrate higher character standards since we so often blaze the path before our employees as well as our students.” The Character First! is part of the program from the Character Training Institute of Oklahoma City. The program serves as a tool for schools and companies to use in meeting their specific needs and goals. The program offers teaching materials and a curriculum or it can be easily adapted to current programs. Following Ballinger's presentation, NOCA Chairperson, Chuck Rager, introduced a new member to the career alliance, Cindy Gorrell from Pioneer Bank and Trust. Eight subcommittee reports were also given from the articulation, evaluation, revenue and resources, legal and labor, marketing, work-site learning/mentoring, professional development, and the safe and healthy environmental/sexual harassment committees. Linda Thompson, NOCA coordinator, gave an update on the percentage of school-based, work based, and connecting activities of teacher, parent, student, and business and industry participation. Thompson, along with Dale Barnett and Brenda Stacey (chairperson), submitted an evaluation subcommittee report that included a review of the Phase I Funding Application. Other items discussed were Career Planners and Plans of Study that were used at Blackwell and Newkirk high schools during enrollment. The Plans of Study are guides that help students select their course requirements and electives that will help them in college or a technology school. DEATHSMary Adelyne Engle Poulson Mary Adelyne Engle PoulsonMary Adelyne Engle Poulson, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 in Baton Rouge, La. after complications suffered following being thrown from a horse. She was 72. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2000 at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Mary was born on Nov. 25, 1927 in Anthony, Kan., to Frank and Nelle Engle. She was raised in the Manchester, Okla. area and graduated from schools there. She then attended college and Northwestern in Alva and received a BS degree. She moved to Ponca City where she taught science at East Junior High for many years. Mary loved horses and rode as a jockey for many years on many different race tracks. Since she retired from teaching she competed in the NBHA barrel racing all over the southern United States, and at the time of her death, she owned several horses. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Lampke of Enid. She was preceded in death by her parents. Bernice Stacy LipskiBernice Stacy Lipski, a former resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at the Cayuga County Nursing Home in Sennett, New York. She was 92. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at the Trout Funeral Home. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ponca City. Bernice Mary Lipski, daughter of pioneer settlers Arthur Russell Stacy and Estelle Donnon Stacy, was born in Ponca City, Feb. 22, 1908. Bernice graduated from St. Mary’s School in 1925, and then attended college at Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio, Texas. She married Anthony P. Lipski on June 14, 1928. Bernice was a member of the Ponca City Art Association, Friends of the Library and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are a son, P. Alex Lipski of Auburn, N.Y., six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lipski was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Paul Lipski, a son, Arthur Lipski; her parents, one sister, Gladys Donnan Stacy and one granddaughter, Susan Rose Lipski. Agnes Catherine HorinekNEWKIRK — Agnes Catherine Horinek, longtime Newkirk resident, died Friday evening, May 5, 2000 in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 88. A prayer service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday in Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Catholic Church, Newkirk, with the Rev. Richard Beckman as celebrant. Agnes Catherine Horinek was born March 31, 1912 on the family farm near Newkirk, the daughter of Henry and Lena (Epping) Voegele. She grew up in the Newkirk area and received her education in St. Francis Catholic School, graduating from St. Francis High School. On Oct. 20, 1936 she and George Stephen Edward Horinek were married in Newkirk. They established their first home in Kildare. They later moved to a farm in the Newkirk area where they lived until 1990 when they moved into Newkirk. Mr. Horinek died Dec. 24, 1992. Mrs. Horinek entered the Blackwell Nursing Home in 1993. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and St. Francis Altar Society. Her special interest included gardening, sewing, baking bread, and taking care of her children. She is survived by three sons, Stephen Horinek of Blackwell, Ernest Horinek and Bill Horinek, both of Newkirk; four daughters, Mrs. Abe (Catherine) Schauer of Blackwell, Mrs. Bill (Marilyn) Jarvis of Stroud, Mrs. Sue Duckett of Ponca City and Mrs. Terry (Rosalie) Hall of Braman; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, the Rev. Edward Voegele, Gus Voegele, Bill Voegele, Art Voegele, Aloysius Voegele and Henry Voegele; and five sisters, Minnie Schmidt, Clara Sheik, Lena Miller, Tillie Koehler, and Sister Digna. A memorial fund has been established with St. Francis Altar Society. Contributions may be made through Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, Okla. 74647. ObituariesJean Holder StavinskyJean Holder Stavinsky, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at the Renaissance in Ponca City. She was 83. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kear officiating. Arrangements are made under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Jean was born on June 6, 1916 in rural Osage County. She attended schools in Hominy. She lived in Ponca City for a short time before moving to Sacramento, Calif. where she worked as a nurse in a hospital. She retired in 1988. She married David “Sam” Stavinsky on March 25, 1991 in Las Vegas. The couple returned to Ponca City after their marriage. Sam preceded her in death on February 25, 1997. Jean attended the Catholic Church while living in California. She also loved to read and gamble. She is survived by one son, Roy Manos and his wife, Louise of Santa Rosa, Calif., two sisters, Bobbie Lickliter of Newkirk and Aline Titus of Ponca City; one sister-in-law, Helen Colvin of Ponca City, several nieces and nephews. paid obituary Clarence L. AndrewsClarence L. Andrews, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at his home. He was 75. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2000 at the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tom Ramsey, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Clarence L. Andrews was born on July 4, 1924 in Perry to John F. and Stella M. (Bunch) Andrews. He was raised in the Perry area and attended Sumner School before joining the United States Navy, serving his country in the South Pacific during World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge on Dec. 12, 1945, he returned to the Perry area and married Alice Lorene Cruts on June 16, 1946 in the Perry Christian Church. He worked in the Blackwell Soil Conservation District, building terraces and also worked for Conoco in the Wax Slabbing Division, retiring in May of 1975. He also farmed and enjoyed raising cattle. Clarence was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the American Quarter Horse Association. He is survived by his wife, Alice of the home; two sons, Kenny Andrews and his wife, Carol, and Leon Andrews and his wife, Lisa, both of Ponca City; two daughters, Patricia Fagg and her husband, Michael, and Annette Andrews, both of Ponca City; nine grandchildren, Rowdy, Nikki, and Katie Andrews, Brady and Barry Fagg, Jason and Amber Andrews and Dondi Alley, and Ryland Andrews, all of Ponca City; one brother, Willard Andrews and his wife, Betty of Perry; one sister, Bonnie Moody and her husband, Ernest of Farmers Branch, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lenora Sneed. Casket bearers will be his grandsons, Rowdy Andrews, Jason Andrews, Brady and Barry Fagg and Ryland Andrews. Honorary bearers will be Noah Boone, Harry Schultz, Larry Griffin, and Kurt Fast. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Ok 74601. paid obituary Vernon E. StagnerVernon E. Stagner, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at the Retama Manor Nursing Home in Victoria, Texas. He was 80. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 10 a.m. at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. John Waterloo, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Vernon E. Stagner was born June 1, 1919 in Orlando, Okla. He was the son of Thomas Evert and Minnie Myrtle (Bocox) Stagner. He grew up in Orlando and graduated high school there. On Aug. 12, 1938 he married Cleo Marie Wehr in Mulhall, Okla. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1999. He served with the United States Army during World War II. After his service in the military, he worked for Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa. He then became employed with Conoco on June 5, 1946, and he and Cleo moved to Ponca City in 1947 and made their home. He retired from Conoco on June 30, 1981. Mr. Stagner was a member of the First Christian Church here, but attended Central Baptist Church for over 35 years. Additionally, he was raised to the degree of Master Mason on March 17, 1950 of the Ponca City Lodge No. 83 A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 53 and passed through to Worthy Patron, and was Escort to the Grand Family. He is survived by four sons, Dean Lee Stagner and his wife, Linda of Victoria, Texas, Gerald Leon Stagner and his wife, Terry of Spring Lake, Mich., Lonny Gene Stagner and his wife, Pam of Houston, and Laile Don Stagner and his wife, Julie of Ponca City. Additional survivors include six grandchildren, Dake, Jeanne, Robin, Jana, Wade, and Tina; three great-grandchildren, Brandy, Laile Dean and Dylan; one sister-in-law, Illa Ruth Wehr of Ponca City, and a nephew, Leon Wehr and his wife, Maria of San Antonio, Texas. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewell Mae. Contributions may be made in his memory to Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford, Ponca City, OK 74601. paid obituary Kenneth Carl CarrigerNEWKIRK — Kenneth Carl Carriger, lifelong Newkirk and Washunga resident, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at his home. He was 87. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2000 at the Newkirk Cemetery with Mr. Carriger’s great-nephew, Mr. David Carriger of Osage City, Kan., officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Kenneth Carriger was born October 6, 1912 in South Haven, Kan., the son of Charles and Emma (Feeser) Carriger. Mr. Carriger spent his entire life in the Newkirk and Washunga area. He was a graduate of the Kaw City High School. During WW II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a bomber mechanic in the South Pacific. On March 7, 1958 he was married to Lula Dick. She preceded him in death on June 17, 1959. Mr. Carriger was a farmer and rancher and had worked for the Peel Estate in Kay County for many years. Surviving are three nieces, Lois Brixey, of Hilltop Lakes, Texas, June Parkhurst, of Tulsa, and Peggy Beene, of Aurora, Colo.; three nephews, Bob Carriger, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Richard Carriger, of Fort Scott, Kan. and James Carriger, of Pryor, Okla. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Frances Busby, and one brother, Paul Carriger. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon on Monday. paid obituary Services PendingCarolyn Ann CarlCarolyn Ann Carl, Shidler resident, died late Friday, May 5, 2000 at the Tulsa Regional Medical Center. She was 62. Survivors include her husband, Sonny Carl, of the home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel and will be announced later. Mary Christina ZempPERRY — Mary Christina Jensen Zemp, resident of Perry, died Friday, May 5, 2000 in the Pawnee Municipal Hospital. She was 93. Ms. Zemp is survived by her nephew and his wife, Leonard and Neta Zemp of Ponca City. Services are pending with Brown Funeral Home in Perry and will be announced later. NEWS BRIEFSSponsor Game Day — The Northern Lights Community Theatre is sponsoring a game day Tuesday, May 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Red Cross Building in Blackwell. Everyone is encouraged to bring their group of players and favorite card or table game. There will be snacks and drinks provided by Northern Lights Community Theatre. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP to Paula at 363-3524 or Jamie at 363-3360. Come enjoy an afternoon of games and fun with your friends. Victoria’s Garden, 3202 North Fourteenth. Just arrived from California for Mother’s Day potted plants! Calla Lily, Hybrid Lily, Freesia, Bouvardia. adv. Free Rabies Clinic — There will be a free rabies clinic for Kaw Tribal members only on Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kanza Museum parking lot in Kaw City, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Fifth Street Park in Ponca City, and from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Kanza Health Clinic in Newkirk. Tribal members must bring valid CDIB. Includes flea and tick inoculation; limit 2 per household. Canna Bulbs Richard Wallace yellow sale. 39 cents each, regular 69 cents. Keathly’s Nursery. adv. Fire Run — A unit from the No. 3 Fire Station responded to the scene of a vacuum machine on fire at a car wash at the on North Sixth Street at 7:54 a.m. Friday. Workplace Violence Program — On Wednesday, May 17, the FBI Training Network will broadcast via satellite a program entitled “Workplace Violence: From Threat to Prevention” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is CLEET approved continuing education training. There is no need for pre-enrollment. The course will be conducted at Pioneer Tech, 2101 North Ash Street, and is open to the public. My Favorite Things 201 N. 1st. Nice previously-owned clothing furniture, books, and toys. Donations accepted, benefits Hospice and Peachtree Landing. adv. Ponca Language Dinner — The Ponca Language Arts Council of the Ponca Nation of Oklahoma is sponsoring a dinner for all Ponca elders and those who speak the Ponca language at noon Friday, May 19, at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church in White Eagle. All interested people are invited to attend. For more information, call 762-4126. Special- Now through Mothers Day. Large baked beans free with purchase of 20 piece tub. Snyders Grocery- order today! 762-4686. Open seven days a week. adv. Kaw Dam Road Still Closed — The Kaw Lake Office reports that maintenance and inspection of the flood control machinery at Kaw Dam will continue May 8-12 and that the roadway across the embankment, Lake Road, will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on those dates. Motorists who normally travel that route during those hours must seek alternate routes. Ponca Bowl will be closed during summer effective May 14th. Bowlers who need their equipment in center should remove it by May 13th. Center will be closed certain days as leagues finish. Call for open times. Watch for specials Saturday May 13th 765-3333. adv. Accident — An accident at the intersection of McGraw and North Seventh Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:41 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Information was logged that a vehicle had hit a tree. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 8:08 a.m. Friday that a 26-year-old man was being held for failure to appear. Missed The Iris Festival? Another opportunity to craft your own perfume exists! Come by the Crafter's Mall at 318 East Grand on Saturday, May 13th from 10:00 to 2:00. Unique gift for Mother’s Day or for that special graduate! adv. Accident — A man from the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:24 p.m. Friday that his vehicle had been hit while parked in the parking lot. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Accident — A vehicle accident at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Elm Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:44 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. New Spring Rates at Gene’s Cab. 762-2500. $2.50 minimum, $5.00 maximum for a single destination ride inside the city limits. Stops are extra, but no charge for extra riders. adv. Theft — A man from the 500 block of North Eleventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:17 p.m. Friday that a sticker on the license plate had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report of petty larceny was taken. Concrete Statuary in stock one group 25% off price marked. Keathly’s Nursery. adv. Theft — A man from the 900 block of South Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:23 p.m. Friday that someone had stolen a trailer. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Accident — A man from the 1600 block of Queens Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:25 p.m. Friday that an accident had occured. A report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:48 p.m. Friday that someone had left without paying for all of the gas. The information was logged. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Vandalism — A man from the 300 block of North Pine Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:11 p.m. Friday that a window of the residence had been broken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Windjammer Restaurant now open. 11-9 Wednesday-Friday, 7-9 Friday-Saturday. Kaw Landing Marina. 765-0696. adv. Assault — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 7:16 p.m. Friday from the 200 block of North Third Street that someone had been assaulted with a hammer. Two officers were assigned and the victim was taken by a Ponca City Fire Department ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. A report was taken. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Suspicious Activity —A man from the 3400 block of Kingston Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:17 p.m. Friday that subjects had attempted to get youngsters into a car in the neighborhood by offering them candy. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A request was made for an extra patrol. See The new Conoco heritage print by Rod Bailey. “Something to ‘Crow’ About” is available at Christy’s or Crafter’s Mall. adv. Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 8:51 p.m. Friday that a vehicle had hit a fence in the 700 block of Brentwood and the subject left the scene. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Remember The 4 C’s of Mother's Day gifts...Crystal, cologne, candy and cards. Toni’s Westside Drug. adv. Theft — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported at 11:36 p.m. Friday that a 13-year-old boy had taken a 30-pack of beer and left the business without paying. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. LIFESTYLESTwentieth Century Club Schedules Officer Installation Twentieth Century Club Schedules Officer InstallationNew officers for the 2000-2001 year will be installed when members of the Twentieth Century Club meet Friday in the home of Mrs. Carl Renfro at 1 p.m. for an installation tea. New officers are Mrs. W. E. Kirkpatrick, president; Mrs. Bill Bridwell, vice president; Mrs. John Dew, recording secretary; Mrs. Glen Downing, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Ernest Trout, treasurer; Mrs. Jim Throop, historian; Mrs. James Buttram, auditor; and Mrs. Thomas Carter, parliamentarian. Musical selections will be presented by some of the students taught by Carol Green, music teacher at East Middle School. The Social Committee, chaired by Mrs. Harold Younger, will be in charge of refreshments. Greeters will be Mrs. Walter Beam, Mrs. Lee Evans, Mrs. Gerald Nield, Mrs. David Browning, Mrs. Ted Matson and Mrs. Bill O’Connor. A board meeting at 12:15 will precede the meeting. 1999-2000 officers are Mrs. Carter, president; Mrs. Kirkpatrick, vice president; Mrs. Richard Stone, recording secretary; Mrs. Buttram, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Younger, treasurer; Mrs. William Wetzel, historian; Mrs. Fred Taylor, auditor; and Mrs. Ralph Beaty, parliamentarian. In keeping with Twentieth Century Club’s aim to promote educational, cultural and civic improvement since the establishment of the club in 1904, this year’s projects included Arts Adventure, Golden Villa, Grand Central Station, Ponca City Cultural Center Christmas, Ponca City Library, Poncan Theatre Restoration, Quartz Mountain Arts Institute, Friends of the Cultural Center and the YMCA. Ponca City Landmark Conservancy To MeetOn Tuesday the membership of the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy will hold its annual membership meeting. The Landmark Conservancy is a IRS-listed nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and reuse of Ponca City’s historic buildings and sites. The membership meeting, held the second Tuesday in May every year, is for the purpose of electing new officers and announcing the annual “Ponca City Endangered Landmarks List.” This year, the meeting will be a covered-dish dinner followed by a slide presentation of the 2000 endangered list. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., at 307 1/2 East Grand. All members are encouraged to bring a covered dish of their choice and to invite friends to attend as well. Beverages will be provided. Members who have difficulty climbing stairs are encouraged to call Bret Carter at 767-4468 (days) or 765-5383 (evenings). The past year, the Landmark Conservancy accomplished several things, including the start of fund raising for the restoration of the Ruby Memorial Gate at Pioneer Park and the first “Swingin' in the Park” fundraiser. For 2000, the group will present another Swing music performance “Swingin' in the Park 2000” in June and will co-sponsor a reception and program on the history of the 10l Ranch Historic Site in July. Also, fund raising will continue for the Ruby Park Gates. Officers of the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy who have served for the past year are Bret Carter, chairman; Bob Westmoreland, vice chairman; and Jeanne Glaser, secretary/treasurer. The membership will elect new officers at the May 9 meeting. The Ponca City Landmark Conservancy invites all members and interested residents of Ponca City to attend this event. For more information, call Carter at above numbers. Guild of Piano Teachers Hosts AuditionsPiano playing auditions, sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers, were held April 28 and 29 in Ponca City with 47 students performing programs at the First United Methodist Church. The students received constructive criticism and were rewarded with pins and certificates. John Archer, a piano teacher in Pierce City, Mo., served as adjudicator for this year’s auditions. Playing in the auditions, with programs ranging from 2 to 15 pieces, were Maria Hester, Meg McDaniel, Maddie McDaniel, Mackenzie McDaniel, Bethany Bowen, Sarah Bowen, Brent Purkaple, Allison Ford, Jason Ford, Stephanie Council, Kristin Jennings. Also Jessica Turner, Kamille Worley, Jennifer Creed, Colby Bunch, Jauncy McCulley, Kathryn Otto, Elise Hagood, Katie Didericksen, Caroline Brown, Jordan Davis, Erica Dennis, Kent Dennis, Patricia Connelly. Also Alicia Allen, Jeremy Ricketson, Jennifer Christian, Ian Donovan, Audrey Donovan, Katie Southard, Maggie Taylor, Joseph Skaggs, Allison Powell, Kathleen Larrison. Also Jamie Reiss, Katelynn Roggow, Kerianne Roggow, Blake Self, Jerod Vap, Catherine Smith, Amanda Lewis and Emily Lewis. Two pianists from Stillwater, students of Thora DuBois, also performed programs. Ponca City teachers whose students participated in this year’s auditions were Kathy Wimberley, Katy Tucker, Roberta Motz, Kay Sahai and Annette Williams, From coast to coast over 120,000 piano students in the nation participate in this annual piano playing event being held in 870 music centers in the country. Every entrant is certificated, given a gold, silver or bronze embossed pin, and a year’s membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians and Piano Hobbyists of the World. Begun at Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, in 1929, the organization’s national headquarters are still maintained in Texas. Rules and regulations are available on request, free of charge, by addressing requests to Piano Guild, Box 1807, Austin, Texas 7867-1807. Information may also be obtained by contacting the local chairperson, Roberta Motz. Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club Planning Herb Festival June 3The Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club of Ponca City met recently in the Cann Garden Home. The meeting was called to order by Maureen Danielson. The Gardener’s Creed was read by all members. Hostesses for the meeting were JoAnn Monger and Aline Heartsill. A report was given by Helen Widner about the annual Ponca City Herb Festival to be held on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cann Botanical Gardens. At this time, over 45 vendors have been accepted to participate. These vendors will be selling such items as herbal plants and flowers, candles, baskets, potpourri, birdhouses, gourds, garden tools and supplies, primitive and antique garden items, herbal food, unique garden clothing and hats, tea items, herbal and gardening books, dip mixes. A variety of vendors will be selling breakfast items, breads, rolls, as well as the ever-popular herbal lunches. Ten speakers will present free programs ranging from how to make herbal vinegars to the basics of growing herbs to how to press flowers for craft projects. The website for the Ponca City Herb Festival is www.onlineshops.com/herbfest <http://www.onlineshops.com/herbfest>. Widner stated that a variety of music is also being lined up for the festival. Mrs. Danielson reported that the Plants for Pleasure Sale will be held at the Cann Home Patio on May 6, and members were encouraged to begin deciding which plants to donate from their gardens to this sale. Mrs. Danielson also reported that the National Council State Garden Clubs’ Convention would be held in San Diego, Calif., on May 28-30. Any member desiring to go needs to contact Mrs. Danielson or Council president Rosalie Majors. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs Awards Coffee will be held June 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cann Garden Home. A variety of awards and scholarships will be presented at this final meeting for the 1999-2000 Garden Club year. The May 10 meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Cann Garden Home with Mrs. Carol Hamrick and Mrs. Jan Browning serving as hostesses. The program will feature Larry Buck, who will be presenting a program titled “Those Little Trees.” Guests are always welcome and encouraged to come. For further information, call Maureen Danielson 762-9866, or Theory Chiu, 718-0314. Local Artist and Teacher Will Give Program at St PaulsElaine Armstrong, local artist, will present the program for the St. Paul’s United Methodist Women’s program on May 11 at 10:30 a.m. All area women are invited to hear her presentation and view her artistic talent. Ms. Armstrong hold a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in art from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. She has taken post-graduate art courses from the University of South Carolina, University of Florida, and Northern Oklahoma College. She has written music and lyrics for voice, piano, viola, violin, cello and recorder. She teaches art at First Assembly Christian School and watercolor painting at the Ponca City Art Center. Her watercolors are also on display at the Cimarron Gallery. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Wanda Headrick, leader, calling the meeting to order. Ann McCool gave the devotional, and Ruth Garroutte led the Tops Pledge and Marietta Nelson led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser was Mary Dexter, and Betty Flower won the Ha Ha pot. The program was given by Ruth Ann Lenz about the exchange program. Fern Black’s tip of the week was “Keep Your Tu-Lips Shut,” with everyone receiving a tulip flower as a reminder. Forbidden food of the week is Pepsi. The Angel for April award was presented to Elaine Hoober. A new contest was started entitled “Roll Off The Pounds.” Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is 6-6:45 p.m. Monday. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844. Sherry L. Congram Bride Of Scott William McIntireGrace Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas, was the setting for the recent marriage of Sherry Lynn Congram and Scott William McIntire. The Rev. Harry Slye officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Kathy Congram of Ponca City, and Bill and Suzanne Thomas of Brighton, Colo. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Lamoureaux of Brighton, Colo., Helen Craft, James and Dorothy Price, all of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of William and Ann McIntire of Spring Branch, Texas, and the grandson of Elizabeth McIntire of Midland, Mich., and Jean Christianson of Green Valley, Ariz. Honor attendants were Mrs. Sherry Siebert and Sharon Flaspohler, both of Houston, Texas. Other attendants were Wendy Dickinson of Boise, Idaho, Liana Congram of Houston, Texas, and Sherri Bartlett of Ponca City. The bride and her attendants were gowned in dresses made by the bride’s mother, Suzanne Thomas. Jonathan Luikens of Houston served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Brandon Dietert of New Braunfels, Texas, Josh Michalcik of Dallas, Texas, Scott Parkinson of St. Charles, Mo., and Mark Siebert of Houston, Texas. The bride is a graduate of Ponca City High School and attended the University of Houston. She is currently working in a dental office. The bridegroom is a graduate of Tulsa Memorial High School and earned a degree in engineering from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie band and the corps of cadets. The couple went on a wedding trip to the British Virgin Islands. Couple United in Marriage In Ceremony in TonkawaLillian Revels and Don Farris were united in marriage April 8, 2000, in a 5 p.m. ceremony at the First Assembly of God in Tonkawa. The Rev. Sue Trant of Ponca City performed the double-ring ceremony. Musical selections were presented by Mary Jo Baldwin of Ponca City. Special music included lyrics written especially for the bridegroom by the bride to the melody of “You Give Me Love.” A song by Glen Campbell, “We Will”, was chosen by the bridegroom to honor his bride, signifying the couple’s first communion. The bride is the daughter of Mildred Betz of Ponca City and the late Harry Betz. The bridegroom is the son of the late J. D. and Boots Farris. Given in marriage, and escorted by her son, Charlie Basehar of Blackwell, the bride wore a teal colored tea-length gown of lace and chiffon with sequins and crystal beading highlighting the bodice. She carried a nosegay of red silk roses and cascading red ribbon and pearls. Serving as Matron of Honor was the bride’s daughter-in-law, Lori Basehar of Blackwell. She was attired in a silver tea-length gown. The Best Man was Ted Schweitzer of Oklahoma City, and Michael Dugan of Ponca City, great-grandson of the bride, served as ringbearer. The traditional something new was the bride’s wedding band, matching the groom’s and designed by the couple; the something old was the bride’s late grandmother’s gemstone necklace; something borrowed was the bride’s mother’s earrings; and something blue was a hankie belonging to the bridegroom’s late grandmother. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall. The two-tiered lemon wedding cake, iced in ivory with red roses, was designed and created by Faye Richardson of Ponca City. The couple’s antique toasting goblets are heirlooms from Sweden. The couple has established a home in Ponca City following a wedding trip to Eureka Springs, Ark., and Branson, Mo. Special out-of-town guests included Mark, Pam and Dirk Farris, and Carolyn Robertson, all of Crescent, Bonnie Mitchell and Richard Fultner of Hallsville, Texas, and Ted and Kay Schweitzer of Oklahoma City. Kristin D. Watson Marries Adam Knapp in StillwaterKristin D. Watson, daughter of Larry and Marge Watson of Ponca City, became the bride of Adam S. Knapp, son of Richard and Patty Knapp of Claremore, in a recent ceremony in Stillwater. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the bride’s brother, Larry R. Watson of St. Joe, Ind. Honor attendants were Melissa Rogers of Tulsa and Anthony Belyeu of Chicago, Ill. Special guest at the wedding was Mrs. Velma Schultz of Enid, who handcrafted the bride’s gown and veil. Following a skiing trip in Vermont, the couple is temporarily residing in Stillwater. Following graduation from Oklahoma State University in May, the couple will move to Vermont where she will teach school and he will continue to pursue his writing career. AmeriCorps Topic for KiwanisRuslyn Hermanson, program director of AmeriCorps in Ponca City, spoke to Kiwanis explaining that “AmeriCorps is sponsored by the United Way and funded by federal grants and local agencies.” Being sponsored by the United Way means that the local United Way agency oversees the administration and activities of local AmeriCorps employees. “Just this week, we had people from Washington, D.C., visit Ponca City to find out how we are able to have Learn-and-Serve, RSVP, AmeriCorps, and Vista programs all in one place. Ponca City is one of the few places in the United States where all these programs are working so well,” Hermanson stated. On April 15, a National Youth Service Day was held with 67 youth and 20 adults participating. The Kay County Health Department, DHS, and other agencies asked local residents to “give the youth the opportunity to serve you.” Ten houses in the community were targeted for painting, yard cleanup, and various other jobs. Local businesses donated the supplies, tools, and food to help the youth complete their assigned tasks. So many of the youth asked afterwards if they could do this type of activity again that a program called YES has been planned. YES stands for “Youth Experiencing Service.” Jerry Winkle, principal of the Ponca City High School, hosted the meeting in the Green Room by the high school cafeteria. Jeff Denton gave some members a tour of the cafeteria services and all the options that students have for meals. Winkle spoke about the pep rally held for the spring sports and explained some steps the high school is taking in order to apply to be a New American High School. The Kiwanis club is in the process of seeking a new meeting place since E.W.’s at the Marland Estate has closed. Men and women interested in community service may visit Kiwanis on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Contact Paula Coppock, president, at Pioneer Bank and Trust, for planned meeting place. Shower Honors Sarah StolhandOn April 29, Sarah Stolhand, bride-elect of Jason Troutman, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at the home of Wauneita Burger, 2202 Kyme Drive. Jerri Barnes and Pat Schweinsberg were co-hostesses. The couple will marry May 28 at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City. The bride-elect is a student at Northern Oklahoma College and employed at Stolhand Heating and Air Conditioning. The future bridegroom attended Pioneer Technology Center, and is now employed as Account Manager at Colortyme Rent to Own. Miss Stolhand’s parents are Darrell and Rhonda Stolhand of Ponca City and Rodney and Debra North of Blackwell. Troutman’s parents are John and Sheryl Lindley of Ponca City and Steve and Sherry Troutman of Sand Springs. The serving table, covered with white damask linen, featured an arrangement of white wrapped boxes topped with hand-made silk roses and white balloons. The centerpiece was designed by Mrs. Schweinsberg. The guests were served punch, cake and assorted condiments by Cindy Epperson and Mary Kay Young. Special guests included grandmothers of the couple: Pat North from Blackwell, Barbara Pollard from Mannford, and Reta King, Mary Stolhand and Barbara Mieir from Ponca City. Rhonda Stolhand and Lexi Peters helped with the gifts. Lookin With Lou By Louise AbercrombieEver Been Shot With a Biscuit? You’ve heard that old saying “give me your best shot?” But have you ever been shot by a biscuit? Last Sunday morning I decided to semi-cook, and, when I opened the biscuits, they popped and scared me into dropping the can. No, I didn’t read the expiration date or I could have taken shelter behind the stove, wherever it is. Another time I thawed and heated frozen sausage and biscuits, and someone inquired if this was being passed off as “home cooking.” Now why would those at my table asked a question like that? Could it be because I made a fresh cherry pie and neglected to pit the cherries? So it really was the pits! Or was it the chicken caper, when I forgot to take the plastic giblet bag out of the bird before baking? Others can relate to the cherries and the bird escapade. A new bride about to the fix Thanksgiving dinner was scrubbing the turkey with a soap and brush, when her mother walked in and saved the day, and the gobbler, from disaster. Hardly anyone likes Tide-flavored meat. Another tells that the first cherry pie she made was mistaken for baked beans. More than one cook told their biscuit experience. One recalled that the first (and last time) she made biscuits from scratch that her newlywed husband dropped one on the table and then knocked with his hand underneath the table and inquired “What is this?” Now, my mother, who was an exceptional cook, tells about making biscuits one time, and they didn’t raise as they should. So she tossed them out in the yard where the dog turned up his nose and howled. A friend of mine’s daughter and a partner were making lemon pie during home economics class in junior high school, and the filling didn’t thicken. The male teacher they chose to reward with the delicacy had to eat the pie with a spoon. Became more of treatment than a treat. This same youthful cook made chocolate fudge and simmered it too long — so it was rock hard. To make her feel better, one of the relatives tasted the candy anyway, but lost a tooth out of their upper plate with the first bite. Cooks share most of the blame, but sometimes recipes can be misleading. For example, the young bride who was making a cake with the recipe calling for one cup of coffee. So she put in a cup of coffee grounds. Needless to say, it was a bit crunchy. Almost as chewy as the biscuits made without baking powder. Now fellows shouldn’t be left out because they make a few cutlery miscues too. One such guy wanted to impress his girlfriend by fixing breakfast and cooked the bacon for 30 minutes, and it became really crisp “inch bacon.” But he stuck by his guns and said “I like crisp bacon” as he choked down the burnt pork bits. Birthday PhotosPhotographs will be used with birthday stories for persons age 90 and older, and will be placed in the Lifestyles section of The News. Birthday stories without photos will be used for persons celebrating 75 years or more. Information and photos may be mailed, e-mailed or brought to the Lifestyles desk in the Newsroom, and photos will be available for pick-up or mailed back. Mailing address for The Ponca City News is Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602 and e-mail may be sent to lifestyles@poncacitynews.com Karen Watkins Bride-To-BeThe garden at the home of the bride-elect’s parents will be the setting for a June 17 wedding being planned by Karen Ann Watkins and Jesse Payne. Miss Watkins is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Watkins, 3165 Whippoorwill, and Payne is the son of Max Payne and Cathy Coleman of Ponca City. The future bride is a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1997 graduate of Oklahoma State University. She is employed at Conoco. Payne, a 1992 graduate of PCHS, is employed at Modern Supply. Angela Miller Bride-ElectA May 13 wedding in Yukon is planned by Angela Marie Miller and Phillip Joe Cly. Parents of the couple are John and Kathy Miller of Yukon, and Billy and Lucy Cly, 22650 Cowboy Road. Miss Miller is a graduate of Trinity High School in Euless, Texas, and the Ultrasonic Diagnostic School in Irving, Texas. She is employed as an ultrasound technician at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Cly is a graduate of Marland High School and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. He is presently a bio-med technician at SJRMC. Wedding Plans AnnouncedJames and Karen Hinton of Newkirk announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Monica Hinton, to Brian Bentley, son of Tom and Glenda Bentley of Coyle. The couple will be married at 5 p.m. June 3 in the First Lutheran Church in Ponca City. The bride-elect is a 1992 graduate of North Eugene High School in Eugene, Ore., and a 1999 graduate of the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently employed as an associate veterinarian at the Arcadia Animal Hospital in Arcadia, Fla. The prospective bridegroom is a 1991 graduate of Coyle High School and is employed as an animal keeper at Peace River Refuge, an exotic animal breeding park in Florida. May 15 Marks 70th Anniversary Of First Women Flight AttendantsImagine a time when the only flight attendants were men! That’s the way it was before May 15, 1930, when eight gutsy women boarded a Boeing Air Transport to become the world’s first female flight attendants. “Airline executives first hired women as flight attendants 70 years ago because so many businessmen were afraid to fly,” explains 24-year veteran TWA flight attendant Tim Kirkwood, author of the Flight Attendant Job Finder & Career Guide(Planning/Communications; http://jobfindersonline.com). “They thought that potential male air travelers wouldn’t admit they were afraid to fly if a bevy of young women were part of the in-flight crew. Pilots, though, loudly objected, saying they were too busy to look after ‘helpless’ women crew members.” Ask 76-year old Jo Humbert how many years she’s been a flight attendant, and she will tell you, “The best years of my life.” Ask her employer United Airlines and you’ll learn that Ms. Humbert has been a flight attendant for 55 years — United’s longest-serving flight attendant. Now living in Tennessee and serving on flights between Chicago and Hong Kong, Humbert has flown on 16 different types of aircraft and served political dignitaries including presidents Harry Truman and Richard Nixon, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Senator John Glenn. A lot has changed for flight attendants since Ms. Humbert first suited up in 1945. Not only has the role of the flight attendant evolved into a key component of airplane safety, but the job has undergone a complete overhaul. Two constants remain. “The FAA requires flight attendants to be on board for one reason only, passenger safety.” says Kirkwood. “It’s still a glamorous, in-demand profession. It offers unrivaled travel perks and flexible scheduling that lets us travel the world for next to nothing. It still is considered one of the best jobs in the world!” Agnes Hinks began her flight attendant career in 1931. After just a few years as a “hostess” — even the job title has changed — Agnes was forced to quit her job when she married. What was once a job reserved for women like the “original eight” - single, thin, Caucasian women forced to resign at the “mature” age of 32 or when they married, whichever came first — is today a career filled with women and men of all races, sizes, ages, and marital status - thanks largely to federal fair employment laws. Mable Creech Will Celebrate 90th BirthdayMable Creech will be honored with a 90th birthday family dinner on May 13 and a reception for friends from 1 until 3 p.m. The reception will be held in the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church, Fifth and Cleveland. She requests that there be no gifts, but that cards will be appreciated. Lura Mable Todd was born May 12, 1910, on a farm east of Rogers, Ark., and grew up in the Clifty area and attended Rogers High School. She married Lennis Creech of Rogers, and the couple moved to Oklahoma. She resided in Wolco, Barnsdall, Burbank and Carter Nine, where she was postmaster, before moving to Ponca City in 1944. Mrs. Creech was cashier at the Jens Marie coffee shop and Earl Hedges’ Pioneer Grill before becoming a hostess at the Ponca City Country Club, where she worked for 14 years. She was then a bookkeeper for Farha Wholesale for 12 years. Her children are a son, Bob Creech of the Kaw Lake area, daughters, Sue Riley of Joplin, Mo., and the late Yvonne Edwards. Mrs. Creech has 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Her children and grandchildren will serve as hosts for the reception, which was organized by Mike Creech and Jacque Clark. Pair Plans June 17 VowsPlanning a June 17 wedding at Faith Tabernacle Church are Guadalupe Chávez Ochoa, daughter of Jesus Chávez and Estela Ochoa of Mexico, and David Allen Bohon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Walker and Mr. and Mrs. David Bohon, all of Ponca City. The bride-to-be is employed at Peter Pan Cleaners, and Bohon is a floor covering installer. Engagement Is AnnouncedWedding vows will be exchanged in a 2 p.m. ceremony Sept. 16 in Paducah by Tiffany F. Hazelton and Matthew Morales. The future bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hazelton of Paducah, Texas, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Klinger of Ponca City, and Mrs. Virginia Cox of Boonville, Ind. Morales is the son of Joe Morales and Susan York, both of Paducah, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ted York of Paducah, and Mrs. Lucila Berrocales of Philadelphia. The bride-elect is a 1994 graduate of Lone Oak High School and is the self-employed owner of Curves for Women. Morales is serving in the United States Army, and is stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Amanda Fahs EngagedAnnouncement has been made of the engagement of Amanda Lynn Fahs and Zachary Scott Beck by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fahs of Blackwell. Beck is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beck of Kildare. A June 10 wedding in the Cann Memorial Garden is planned. Miss Fahs is a 1997 graduate of Blackwell High School and is a home manager at the Opportunity Center in Ponca City. The prospective bridegroom, a graduate of Newkirk High School, is employed in the service department at Sonny Cannon Auto Plaza in Blackwell. So You’re Getting Married…So you’re getting married… one of the important steps you will need to consider is the bridal photograph for the local newspaper. Sometimes there is a charge for using the picture, sometimes only certain sizes will work, sometimes only black and white photos are permitted, sometimes only the picture of the bride is used, sometimes there are deadlines to be followed. Wherever you want the wedding information to be published, it is a good idea to check with the person in charge of such events at your local newspaper. At The Ponca City News the Lifestyles desk accepts bridal news and has a form for the customers’ convenience. Deadlines are distributed with the form and printed frequently in the Lifestyles pages or you may call for information. (580-765-3311) Wedding information, like any other “news” item is more interesting when it is current. Even though the Lifestyles Editor is occasionally referred to as the “scrapbook” editor, she still likes to print the information as soon as possible. A generous deadline of a month for using picture and story with the date, and three months for using picture and story, has not been changed. The News does not charge a fee to publish your Lifestyles articles. Photographs seem to be a problem and The News would like to make a few suggestions to help you through a busy time. Your satisfaction is ours also. The portrait of the bride taken before the wedding when all is calm and quiet is an ideal situation for photographer and newspaper personnel. Because we use a computer to size and print pictures we can use a clear, good quality proof or print. The pictures are returned unharmed and The News spends a lot of money in postage each year to return your picture to you safely. If you are unable to get a suitable “proof “ from your photographer before the deadline date, plan for a “backup” photo by having a family member or friend take a close-up picture of the brIdal couple and perhaps the “snapshot” will be suitable for newspaper reproduction… again, check with the Lifestyles Editor. No Polaroids, please. If you want to write the story about the wedding that is fine, but remember it is subject to editing. Newspaper style rules need to be applied and space is a consideration. The Lifestyles Editor will write the story for you when you provide adequate information. Lifestyles information is published Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Thursday edition is reserved for gardening and horticulture information. There is a Wednesday deadline for the Sunday pages. So you’re getting married… congratulations and best wishes! Stop by your hometown newspaper and pick up guidelines to help you share the good news! Bits and PiecesSingles Network Activity schedule for May 7-13 for the Singles Network includes lunch May 9 at the Shady Lady in Perry, call Betty, 762-9776. On May 11 join the group at Furr’s for dinner at 6 p.m. Game night will be May 12, 7 p.m., at Jan’s, bring snacks. On May 13, call Shery, 762-1987, to see what to bring for brunch. Stratford Reunion This year’s Stratford High School reunion will be May 27 at the school. Master of ceremonies will be Calvin Agee from the class of 1950. For more information, contact Marguerite Watts Arn, 405-942-0043, or Margreat Smith Washmon, 580-759-8979. Germans From Russia The Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will host the annual spring picnic at 11 a.m. May 13 at Red Rock Canyon Park south of Hinton. A covered pavilion will be available. Everyone is invited to bring family, friends and a picnic lunch to share. For additional information, call 405-525-3218. County Democrats Kay County Democratic Party members will meet on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the PACE Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue. All interested Democrats are invited to attend. Updates on democratic party potential candidates will be discussed as well as other business of the Kay County area. Your input as well as participation is very important to the party so make plans to attend. For more information, contact Donna Swope, 580-767-8354 evenings. AARP Chapter 432 of the American Association of Retired Persons will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Wheatheart Nutrition, 319 West Grand. Guest speakers will be Katherine Brock and Dan VanBrandt from the AARP Capitol City Task Force in Oklahoma City. They will discuss bills before the house that affect senior citizens. The Electric Rate Deregulation will not be discussed at this meeting. The national AARP is recommending senior citizens see the movie “Boilerroom” that deals with telemarketing fraud. Interested persons age 50 and older are encouraged to attend the meeting. Benefit Bridge The annual American Association of University Women’s benefit bridge event will be at 7:30 p.m. May 12 at the home of Burton and Norma Casad. AAUW provides scholarships to area senior girls and to women who want to return to college. The group also sponsors a delegate to Girls State. Cost for the benefit to provide funds for these programs is $5 per person. To reserve a table for four, call Mrs. Casad, 765-4376, by May 10. National Federation Marks Music WeekMembers of the Ponca City Music Club have received a proclamation from Ponca City Mayor Tom Leonard stating that May 7-14 is National Federation of Music Clubs week locally. It is the 77th annual observance. Theme for the event is “Music: Lifeline for the Century.” The objective of the federation is to create an understanding and appreciation of the value of music in the home, the community, the nation, and the world. Suzi Lenhart serves as president of the Ponca City Music Club, and Evelyn Smith is chairman of Music Week. The PCMC offers scholarships to qualifying senior high school students. Posters celebrating the national week have been placed in local schools, churches and businesses as well as the public library. Several musical programs are being presented to commemorate the special week. A citywide spring festival was held April 27 with sixth grade students and St. Mary’s School students participating. An Honors Choir performed for the Noon Lions Club and for RSVP. The group also plans to perform during the Iris Festival on May 6 at 9 a.m. The high school orchestra, directed by Dan Larsen, will give a concert May 19. Lifestyle Page Deadlines SetForms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News. The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, The News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event; however, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. Stories submitted prior to one month following the ceremony will usually receive preference in the Sunday edition. We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be computer-enlarged or reduced as needed. There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may show through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if the information submitted is handwritten rather than typed. Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles Editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where, etc. ”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story, but you may certainly do so if you desire; but, be aware that the story is subject to editing. Photographs are included with wedding anniversary information beginning at 25 years. Items may be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or brought in person to The News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed. Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. E-mail address is lifestyles@poncacitynews.com For further information about items to be published in The News may be obtained by contacting the Lifestyles Editor. If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit by mail. As a service to readers of The News forms may be found via e-mail. Address is http://www.poncacitynews.com/lifeforms Announcement of a birth requires a signature and telephone number by a parent or grandparent. If the parents of the baby are not married a special form must be signed by the father of the child. These forms are available at the Lifestyles desk. Birth announcements will not be taken by phone. Couple Will Marry June 16Ruby Lechner and Dennis Mayo will exchange wedding vows in a June 16 ceremony at the Tender Heart Health Care chapel. The bride-elect is the daughter of Vada Robinson of Nowata, and the late Herbert L. Robinson Sr. She is employed at the health care center. The future bridegroom is the son of Peggy Mayo of Ponca City, and the late Garland Mayo Sr. He is employed at Conoco 17. Exploration Activity Includes Local MuseumA recent visit to the Pioneer Woman museum was a multi-faceted exploration activity and involved 4-year-olds through fifth grade students from Garfield Academy. First through fifth grade students were greeted on their arrival by “pioneers” who had made the Cherokee Strip Run and built their lives in the Ponca City area in its early days. David Jeffries of WBBZ, Kathy Adams, director of the Marland Mansion, and Janet Prough, curator of the museum used their considerable improvisational acting skills to involve the children, said a spokesperson. Inside the museum, groups were introduced to the weaving craft with a demonstration on the museum’s handloom. In addition, students were taken through the exhibition areas. Student writings reflect a new depth of interest and understanding of the many diverse people who have had a part in building the Ponca City area, the implements used by these early settlers, and of their way of life, said a participating teacher. Lastly, each class of students sketched Bryant Baker’s famous “Pioneer Woman.” These drawings, as well as the essays concerning the spirit of the pioneer woman were entered in the citywide “Spirit of the Pioneer Woman” contest sponsored by Ponca City Schools. Students concluded their visit with some old-fashioned playground games. Garfield Academy is a fine arts magnet elementary school for grades one through five. Now in its third year, Garfield Academy integrates an academically challenging curriculum with the arts, educating students to become leaders and contributors to our world. Students living throughout the Ponca City District are eligible to apply to attend, and may receive applications and information by calling 767-8030. Visitors are always welcome to see the arts in action in homeroom academics as well as in specialized classes in visual art, music, drama, and dance. Author of Books On Organization Slates SeminarJunk drawers … Unwashed dishes … Piles of floating scraps of paper … UFO’s in the refrigerator … Keeping a house in order can be a constant struggle, but Deniece Schofield has fought the battle for sane housekeeping and won! She “tells all” in an upcoming seminar to be held May 11, 7-9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. No reservations are needed. Schofield readily admits that she was once a disorganized person, suffering from a chronic case of cluttered closets and negative attitudes. When wishful thinking didn’t work, she decided to attack the problems directly. She tried and retried various techniques, refined and adapted numerous strategies, and eventually came up with solutions that let her handle home management while giving her time and freedom to enjoy their activities. Mrs. Schofield has written four books on home management, including Confessions of An Organized Homemaker. She also lectures extensively through the country, appears on television and radio and frequently contributes to Woman’s Day Magazine. In step-by-step form, Schofield shares specific, energy-efficient ideas for organizing every aspect of home life. She shows how to adapt a folding cart into a professional, one-reach cleaning center; how to set up an effective home office system to handle bills, coupons, insurance policies, tax information, leases, and deeds. She tells how to make the most out of every inch of storage space and how to get seldom-used kitchen items out of the way of constantly used ones. As Schofield puts it, “The key is to get on top, then stay on top, because that’s easier than always catching up. The goal is not perfection; it is to find your own level of efficiency that works for you and let you get back in control of your life.” Publisher’s Weekly said, “Deniece Schofield seems to be the most organized person on earth. If participants put to use even a small fraction of her advice, their lives will be, if not happier, at least less cluttered and harried.” Mrs. Schofield, the mother of five children, lives with her husband and family in Iowa. Photo ChangePhotographs of scholarship winners will no longer be used on the Lifestyles pages. Information concerning the award and its recipient will be used in a story if the organization’s news is usually reported in Lifestyles. Scholarship information should be submitted for placement on the Education page. Wheatheart Nutrition Menu Is AnnouncedFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, May 8: Southern barbecue meatloaf; scalloped potatoes; coleslaw; whole wheat roll with margarine; cinnamon apples. Tuesday, May 9: Chicken and noodles; tossed salad with dressing; pickled beets; crackers with margarine; peach crisp. Wednesday, May 10: Oven baked chicken; dressing with gravy; orange juice; California mixed vegetables; biscuit with margarine; frosted cherry dessert. Thursday, May 11: Chili dogs with cheese; ranch style beans; cucumber and onion salad; bun with margarine; ice cream. Friday, May 12: Chicken fried steak; mashed potatoes with gravy; carrot pineapple gelatin; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit in season. Ponca City HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 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. to 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. to 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 — 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 parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Betty Wilson, 762-3768; 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. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 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 information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. There will not be a meeting in July. 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, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. 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. 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, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 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. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursdays. 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, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. DAV meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South 1st. Pioneer Rotary Club, noon Friday, Golden Corral. 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. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253. 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. SPORTSLady Cats State Stay Was Short Lady Cats State Stay Was ShortOKLAHOMA CITY — Ponca City’s Lady Wildcat tennis players had a short stay at the girls’ Class 5A state tournament this weekend. The three Lady Cat qualifiers ran into No. 1 seeds in the first round. Gina Smith, playing in the No. 2 singles, bounced back from a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Erin Parrott of Enid in the opening round to sideline Broken Arrow’s Lindsey Purcell, 6-1, 6-1, Friday. However, Smith dropped a 6-4, 6-2 decision Allison Kinde of Edmond Santa Fe Saturday morning. Morgan Mongold and Marcie Wilkinson, playing in the No. 2 doubles bracket, fell Friday afternoon to Woods and Nida of Jenks, 6-0, 6-1. Their comeback attempt against Catugh and Morris of Tahlequah fell just short as they lost a three setter, 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(8). The Wildcat netters are due to hold their regional tournament at Ponca City Monday in attempt to qualify for the boys’ state tournament next weekend Wildcats Qualify 6 For StatePonca City’ |