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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, May 30, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALMan Held After Saturday Crash Man Held After Saturday CrashA five-vehicle accident with injury occurred in the 800 block of North Second Street early Saturday morning. Apparently, the 22-year-old Ponca City man driving struck several cars before his vehicle rolled to a stop atop another vehicle, according to the report by the Ponca City Fire Department ambulance crew. Also, the report indicated the driver received injuries to his forehead, small lacerations to the left knee and abrasions on his back and flanks. The ambulance crew took the victim to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released to a Ponca City police officer. The officer charged the subject with driving under the influence, driving under suspension, no insurance, no headlights, no seat belts, and failure to transfer a vehicle title within 30 days. A second subject, also injured during the accident, was take to the hospital by a private vehicle. 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. Monday AMBUC Pool will open their gates for the summer swim season, more information 767-0432, Parks and Recreation Department. Tuesday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Central Avenue. Hospice of Ponca City, Death of a Mate, call 762-9102 to register. Wednesday Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs annual “Awards Coffee,” including presentation of Gardener of the Year, scholarships to three high school seniors and installation of new officers, 9:30 a.m., Cann Center. Senior Afternoon of Crafts, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Thursday Cancer Support Group, sponsored by Kay County Health Department and Hospice of Ponca City, call 762-9102 to register. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information 762-9053 or 762-7360. Friday Historic Preservation Panel, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Cards and Crafts, bring a friend for a fun afternoon, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Saturday Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 65 miles, 8 a.m., leaders Earl and Jody Ball, Lake Ponca Park, graduation ride and picnic. Sixth Annual Ponca City Herb Festival, sponsored by Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Clubs, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cann Memorial Gardens, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue. “More Hours In My Day Seminar,” with Emilie Barnes Video, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Assembly of God, 1308 East Bradley, tickets $10 lunch included, phone 765-1363. Classic Car Club Show, Lake Ponca, contact Mel Towell, 762-6078. SAFE NIGHT USA for 11, 12, 13 year olds, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Grand Central Station, volunteers needed, call 765-2476 for additional information. June 7 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa, more information 765-3164. June 8 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Hospice of Ponca City, Death of a Mate, call 762-9102 to register. Kawfest Meeting, 10 a.m., Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. 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. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. June 9 Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Pitch Card Games, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. June 10 Cancer Support Group, sponsored by Kay County Health Department and Hospice of Ponca City, call 762-9102 to register. Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. June 11 Bingo, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. June 12 Marland Estate Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Angela Hall, Marland Estate Grounds. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Picnic Brunch in the Park, 10 a.m., Boomer Lake, Stillwater, one of the shelters on west side of the lake. June 12-13 KawFest ’99, Sandy Beach on Kaw Lake Saturday — 8 a.m., Gates Open at Sandy Beach. 1-4 p.m., Sand Sculpture Contest, Various Children and Family Games. 7-11 p.m., Dance on the Beach. Sunday — 7 a.m., Gates Open at Sandy Beach. 7:30 a.m. — Jet Sport Practice Begins. 9:30 a.m. — World Qualifier Jet Sport Races begin. Admission each day $5 per person, or wear KawFest ’99 T-Shirt for free admission. June 12-19 Freewheel ‘99, Broken Bow, Okla. to Baxter Springs, Kan. June 14 Kay County Retired Educators Association, 9 a.m. breakfast, Northern Oklahoma College Cafeteria, 1220 E. Grand, Tonkawa, program installation of officers. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. June 15 Hospice of Ponca City, Death of a Mate, call 762-9102 to register. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 East and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. June 15-19 Tulsa Chautauqua 199, local entertainment 7 p.m. and meet scholars at 8 p.m., Michael Hughes as Alexander Graham Bell, Paul Vickery as Henry Ford, Sally Roesch Wagner as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ted Kachel as H.G. Wells, and Elizabeth Brown-Guillor as Madame C. J. Walker, Marland Mansion Grounds, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, Conoco and funded in part by Oklahoma Humanities Council and National Endowment for the Humanities. June 16 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. June Birthday Bash! Cake by Sterling House, Games, music and fun! 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. June 17 Cancer Support Group, sponsored by Kay County Health Department and Hospice of Ponca City, call 762-9102 to register. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. June 18 Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Special Music Program by the Majors from Community Christian Church, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. June 21 Kawfest Meeting, 10 a.m., Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. June 21-24 Ponca City Bank of Oklahoma Junior Tennis Open (formerly the Ponca City Open), more information 767-0432, Parks and Recreation Department. June 23 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. June 24 Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. June 25 Pitch Card Games, 1 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. June 28 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. June 30 Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. End of the Month Bingo, Bring a friend and have fun!, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. July 16 Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Ponca City, Lew Wentz Golf Course. July 21 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. Singles Network Plans ActivitiesThe Singles Network, is a group of single people (divorced, widowed, or never married) who gather for fellowship and mutual support on a weekly basis. The activity schedule for Singles Network this week includes: Snow-Cone Treat Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m., West Hartford next to Blimpie’s; Game Night at Betty’s on Friday, June 4 at 7 p.m. — call 762-9776 and bring snacks; and Oxford Mill on Saturday, June 5. The group is asked to meet at Lowe’s Parking Lot (near street) at 10:45 a.m. to car pool. Ponca City Alliance for Youth Continues To Work on ProjectsMeetings for the month of June have been set for the Ponca City Alliance for Youth Taskforce Committees. Each committee continues to work on projects and activities designed to benefit the children and youth of the community. The taskforce committees are focusing their efforts on six key issues including: teen pregnancy, race relations, substance abuse, physical/sexual abuse, school drop out rates and juvenile crime/violence and gangs. Meeting dates, times, locations and a brief description of each committee’s activities are listed below. Juvenile Crime/Violence and Gangs will host a Safe Night USA party Saturday, at Grand Central Station, 114 North Fifth Street, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This activity is planned for youth ages 11 to 13, and will emphasize the importance of conflict resolution during the event. Youth and adults who would like to serve as volunteers are encouraged to attend. The committee will also meet June 8, at the Lincoln Center, 700 West Broadway at 2 p.m. to evaluate the Safe Night event. Substance Abuse Prevention committee will work in collaboration with the Juvenile Crime/Violence and Gangs committee to host the Safe Night party on Saturday. Committee members are encouraged to attend the activity. Additionally, the group will meet June 17, at the Tracy Young Army Reserve Center, 805 West Hartford Avenue, at 4 p.m. to discuss possible after school and summer activities. Race Relations Taskforce will meet June 17, at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce board room at 7 p.m. to continue discussions about surveying local businesses and organizations to determine their effectiveness in meeting the needs of a culturally diverse community. Teen Pregnancy Prevention meeting is set for June 21, at First Baptist Church Teen Pep Room at 6:30 p.m. The committee plans to work with the school systems to administer a survey to students in the eighth through twelfth grade, at the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year. The 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey is developed and compiled by the Oklahoma Department of Health and asks students to give information about their health behaviors. School Dropout Rate Taskforce will meet June 22, at the Chamber at 6:30 p.m. to continue research and discuss mentoring programs that will benefit the children and youth of the community. Information will be presented regarding the Big Brother/Big Sister program in Stillwater. Physical/Sexual Abuse Prevention meeting will be held at Western Sizzlin’, 1209 East Prospect Avenue at noon on June 25. The group will work in collaboration with the District XVII Child Abuse Prevention Taskforce. A subcommittee formed from this group is creating several public service advertisements that will be used to increase awareness about physical and sexual abuse and how to prevent it. Teens and adults who have attended the taskforce committee meetings in the past are encouraged to continue their commitment to finding solutions to the problems the youth of our community face on a daily basis. All other interested individuals are invited to serve on the committees so that they may give new insight or suggestions regarding the programs and activities the groups are coordinating. For more information, call Michele Jean at the United Way office at 765-2476. Comanche Native Artist-Storyteller Here on ThursdayComanche artist-storyteller Robert (Robby) McMurtry will appear at the Ponca City Library Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. He will present stories handed down to him by his Comanche grandmother. Also, he will be at the Pioneer Woman Museum at 3 p.m. with some of his paintings. He will discuss the elements, which influence his paintings. Working in a variety of media, McMurtry’s art includes paintings, drawings, cartoons and illustrations. His work has been exhibited in Paris, Luxembourg and New York City as well as at galleries in the surrounding region. Additionally, McMurtry teaches Native American culture at Morris Public Schools. The public is invited to attend all programs. Questions regarding these programs should be directed to Judy Johnson at 767-0345. Local Artists Will Perform At P.C. Chautauqua in JuneEntertainments will abound when the Tulsa Chautauqua comes to the Marland Mansion in June. The week-long event, which features traditional Chautauqua speeches, will also feature workshops and artistic presentations. The special celebration of Americans and American ingenuity will take place primarily on the grounds of the Mansion. Events begin on Monday, June 14 and continue through Saturday, June 19. At each of the wonderful evening lectures, local artists will perform to open festivities. Gospel singer Tim Muniz will perform on Tuesday, June 15. His extraordinary tenor voice was recently heard in the Ponca Playhouse production Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado.” Muniz is a long-time favorite of Ponca Citians, notably for his outstanding work in Gospel groups. “From Renaissance to Rags” features a trio of recorder artists performing on the evening of Wednesday, June 16. The recorder, a flute-like instrument, has been popular since the Renaissance. The players will be Gael Hancock, Barbara Brown, and Suzi Lenhart. Lenhart has both undergraduate and graduate degrees in music. Brown and Hancock have both played the recorder for many years. Brown learned the instrument in Bogota, Colombia. Hancock particularly enjoys the large amount of “early music” which is available for the instrument. Belinda Stevenson and Morris Neighbors will team up for a presentation of ragtime music for piano and voice. They will be a part of the presentation on Thursday, June 17. Both have come to music largely through extensive church music activities. Stevenson is a member of the Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma and has sung internationally many times. Similarly, Neighbors is a member of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, and his entire family has made music a central part of their lives. Songs from the early twentieth century will be performed by Robert Maril and Cynthia Gass. Their music will open the evening’s festivities on Friday, June 18. Robert Maril is currently a voice student at DePauw University in Indiana. He has performed many times in Ponca City, his hometown. Cynthia Gass is on the faculty of Ponca City High School, where she is conductor of the Chorale, the Girls’ Chamber Choir, and the Mixed Chorus. Dixieland Jazz will be on tap on Saturday, June 19, when the “Arkansas River Rats” whoop it up at the Marland Mansion. Leader Gary Johnson, now a resident of Ponca City, will pull together a motley crew of performers with long credentials. They include J.J. Banks, Earl Czaplinski, Karl Smykil, and Kenny Glasglow. All performance events begin at 7:30 p.m., and they immediately precede the feature speaker of the evening. Speakers begin at 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. In addition, workshops will be presented each morning Monday, June 14 through Saturday, June 19. Most workshops are at 10 a.m., although the Monday workshop begins at noon. The Tulsa Chautauqua is presented by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, with special support from Conoco and the Oklahoma Humanities Council. All events are free to the public. For more information, patrons may call the Marland Mansion at 580-767-0420 or the Arts and Humanities Council at 580-718-2828. Oklahomans Played Big Part in War With SpainBy RICHARD E. KILLBLANE Special to the News Editor’s note: Richard E. Killblane, local military historian, is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Infantry officer. On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. Americans who had followed the Cuban struggle were quick to blame the Spanish for the explosion. With saber rattling in Congress, President William McKinley signed the Volunteer Act on April 24 authorizing the call up of 125,000 volunteers. The next day he declared war with Spain. Every state and territory wanted to contribute its share of men to the war. Nearly every political leader was a veteran of the Civil War. Patriotism swelled in the hearts of Americans. As states were jockeying for position to go to war, someone came up with the novel idea of recruiting regiments of cavalry out of cowboys of the Western territories. This made sense since frontiersmen already knew how to ride and shoot, they would only need rudimentary military training. Secretary of War Russell Alger approved three regiments of experimental cavalry. He offered command of the First Regiment of Volunteer Cavalry to Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy, because of his lack of military experience, deferred command to his friend Surgeon Leonard Wood. Nonetheless, the regiment would be called Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. The call went out for Rough Riders volunteers to Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Indian Territories. Oklahoma received the quota for only one company of cavalry although they had enough men ready to fill a regiment. Governor Cassius Barnes, a Civil War veteran, was the only governor to recruit his company out of his existing National Guard. Other territories opened up recruiting stations. Each militia company received a quota for eight volunteers but more wanted to go. The Newkirk company sent down its quota plus six more as alternates. Ponca City’s company sent down its quota and four alternates. Orlando Palmer, the superintendent of the Ponca City Schools, could not find a quota in either company, so he met personally with the governor and secured a quota vacancy in Pawnee. On May 5, Palmer became the first sergeant of the troop. Two other Ponca City boys passed the physical examination as well as eight Newkirk boys. One was a lawyer and the rest were farmers and business men. Instead of letting the men elect their officers, Barnes appointed his three militia officers who had the most military experience. Captain Schuyler McGinnis, a Newkirk lawyer with ten years experience in both the Kansas and Oklahoma National Guard, was appointed the first lieutenant. He was one of the most able and popular officers of the Oklahoma troop. Although each man had his own motivation for going to war, Governor Barnes reminded them that they were the first citizens of the new territory to go to war. Their performance would reflect on the honor of the territory. They joined the rest of the regiment in San Antonio, Texas. There their ranks were filled with the sons of millionaires who signed up as privates. The Oklahoma company was designated as “D” Troop and excelled as the best drilled troop in the regiment. Colonel Wood designated them with the honor of the color troop. The two lieutenants performed so well that Wood promoted them at the first opportunity. McGinnis became captain of I Troop. To the horror of the Oklahomans, Roosevelt commissioned some of the Eastern college boys into the lieutenant vacancies. Loyalty had its price, and, with drinks and cigars in hand gratis of the millionaires, the Oklahomans discovered the “Swells” were not bad fellows. As soon as they received all their uniforms and equipment, they moved to Tampa, Fla., to await deployment. There they received disappointing news. Due to shortages in ships, they would have to leave their horses behind and could only take eight of 12 troops with them. I Troop would be left behind. McGinnis’ promotion had cost him participation in the big show while his fellow Oklahomans would go. On June 22, the Rough Riders arrived on Cuban soil. Two days later they rushed into combat at Las Guasimuss. The Rough Riders advanced up the left road while two regiments of regular Army advanced up the right trail. They found the Spaniards at the intersection of the two trails. With only four weeks of military drill, the Rough Riders performed as well as seasoned regulars. They overran the Spanish defenses. Oklahomans had only six men wounded. Wood was promoted to general, and Roosevelt took command of the regiment. With one fight under their belts, they lined up with a little more confidence at the base of San Juan Hill. Due to poor planning, the American Army lined up within full view and range of Spanish rifles. Waiting for a decision to attack, the men lay under murderous fire. Men died helplessly. At last Roosevelt took it upon himself to lead the cavalry charge. The cavalry brigade drove the Spaniards off Kettle Hill while the infantry brigade seized the blockhouse on the left. Roosevelt saw more Spaniards in a ridge line to the right and led another charge. As the Spaniards beat a hasty retreat down the slopes to Santiago, a handful of Rough Riders followed them. They had advanced farther than any unit in the entire charge. Many of them were from Oklahoma. The Oklahoman killed in the war was killed right there. At San Juan Hill, Star Wetmore from Newkirk had a Mauser bullet shatter his thigh bone. He was the most severely wounded man from Oklahoma. His friends worried that he would walk with a limp for the rest of his life, but he turned out to be a very resilient man and recovered well. Many of the men suffered from malaria and were discharged early while the remainder received their discharges on September 20. In consolation for missing the war, Roosevelt invited McGinnis along with Wetmore to accompany him on his successful bid for governorship of New York. KawFest Coming SoonA “sandy beach” full of activities are on tap for Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13 or the 6th Annual KawFest, sponsored by the Kaw Lake Association at Sandy Park on Kaw Lake. The early bird gets the worm, or the fish, during the BassMasters KawFest Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday. The anglers will start their pursuit at 6:30 a.m. at Osage Cove, with weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. at Sandy Park. Lots of cash and great prizes will be awarded in this tournament. Labeled as the event with something for everyone, KawFest will have all sorts of activities at Sandy Park from 1-4 p.m. These events include the BassMasters Casting Kids contest and Sand Castle Building contest. A new, sure-to-be-fun event is the Treasure Hunt in the Sand on Saturday afternoon. There will also be a Sand Volleyball Tournament. Of course, you’ll be hungry while you’re at KawFest, All kinds of tasty treats will be for sale including Barbecue Bratwurst, ice cream, Indian Taco’s and much, much more! You’ll want to buy a bottle of KawFest bottled water while you’re there too. Cold, bottled water, bottled by Quality Water just for KawFest will be available. Nothing is more fun than dancing on beach. This year KawFest will feature two live bands, “Country Mile” and “Overdrive.” The dances start at 7 p.m. and will finish around 11 p.m. Bring your favorite dancing partner (no dancing shoes necessary) and dance on the beach at KawFest. Plenty of ice cold beer and 7-Up products will be for sale on the beach for KawFest attendees. On Sunday, June 13, KawFest is proud to sponsor World Qualifier Jet Sport Races at the Sandy Beach area. These jet skiers from throughout the Midwest will start practicing at 7:30 a.m., with races to begin at 9:30 a.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded at the conclusion of the races. Admission is free to those wearing a KawFest ’99 T-shirt, Otherwise admission is $5 per day/per person, KawFest T-shirts are on sale in Ponca City at the Ponca City Cultural Center, Larry Weems State Farm Insurance, the Kaw Lake Association office, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce; Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce; Blackwell Chamber of Commerce; in Shidler at The Oklahoma Jubilee, and at the Osage Cove Boat-N-Tote and Sun ‘N Fun Waterpark at Kaw Lake. Shirts are $15 each, and will also be for sale at the gate. Other benefits of buying the KawFest shirt includes an entry form to win a Tracker two-man fishing boat and an entry form to win a trip for two to Cancun. The drawing for boat will be Saturday evening during the dance. The trip giveaway drawing will be at the conclusion of the jet sport races on Sunday afternoon. You must be present to win. Major Gold sponsors of KawFest ’99 include Kay Electric Cooperative, KDCR, McDonald’s, Conoco, Quality Water, 101 Beverage, Dean’s RV’s, Tracker Boats, Your Local 7-Up/RC Bottler, the Ponca City News and the Blackwell Journal-Tribune. Event sponsors include Northern Oklahoma College, Davis-Moore Chrysler, Bowker Ford, Sykes, Head Country BBQ Restaurant, Sun ‘N Fun, Cannon Auto. Plaza, Pioneer Cove Marina, First National Bank of Oklahoma, Shidler Telephone, Pioneer Bank, Pemberton Chevrolet, Home National Bank and Buy For Less. Media Sponsors are the Shidler Review and Team Radio. Official Suppliers are Braudrick Printery, The Boat House, Bill’s Electric, and Throop construction. For more information. on KawFest or the Kaw Lake Association, please contact the Kaw Lake Association office at 580-762-9494 or 1-888-291-4995, ext 2920, or e-mail kawlake@kskc.net. ‘Remember When’ Airing Wednesday Will Honor WKYOKLAHOMA CITY - "Remember When", an hour long documentary, airing Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Oklahoma’s News Channel 4. The special showcases former news and programming personalities who made their mark on WKY-TV and then went on to national success, such as Hugh Downs and Mary Hart. American icon Walter Cronkite worked at WKY when it was a radio station before becoming the veteran newscaster who was so universally recognized. Host Linda Cavanaugh and photographer Tony Stizza interviewed more then fifty people including local favorites, such as Danny Williams, journalist Ernie Schultz, weather man Harry Volkman, 1950’s news anchor Dick John, and farm reporter Russell Pierson as they recall their favorite memories of the station. Extensive research into the station archives and personal collections were done before shooting began. Planning Commission Meeting Set TuesdayTwo items are on the Ponca City Planning Commission agenda at the 7:30 p.m., Tuesday meeting at the Municipal Courtroom of the Public Safety Center. The action items are annexation of Wittmer Hills Addition and the modification of the landscaping section of the zoning ordinance. Other items are of a routine nature. The public is welcome to attend. New Provision of Bill Gags LegislatorsBy RALPH SEWELL News Capitol Bureau OKLAHOMA CITY — Originally, SB 235 — a bill aimed at resolving disputes between gas producers and pipelines — won unanimous legislative support. But then it picked up some excess baggage. With the help of Ponca-area Republican Reps. Jim Newport, Jim Reese and Larry Ferguson, the House sent it back to conference. The vote was 40 in favor to 47 against. The majority gagged at a new provision in the bill. It would eliminate the Corporation Commission job of Jay Edwards, the agency’s administrator. Edwards joined the commission staff after he retired from the Air Force. He was a general running Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. Corporation Commission Chairman Ed Apple, a Republican, calls the effort to oust Edwards unethical and uncalled-for. Apple, a former representative from Stephens County, knows how these things happen. Rep. Joe Sweeden, D-Pawhuska voted to accept the conference report. So did Sens. Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa and J. Berry Harrison, when the revised bill passed the Senate 40-3. Amtrak’s return to Oklahoma, due in mid-June, is disappointing to Sen. Dave Herbert, D-Midwest City, its legislative sponsor. Herbert last week blasted State Transportation Director Neal McCaleb and U.S. Sen. Don Nickles. He said they want to derail the train service before it even gets started. Herbert called the Oklahoma City-Fort Worth Service just bare bones. He wants $23 million in federal aid money spent to improve track so passenger train service could be extended to Tulsa. But he charged Nickles and McCaleb want “nickle and dime train service” which eventually will fold. “They’ve designed this system to fail,” he charged. College tuition rates were boosted $8 an hour for OU and OSU, $7 an hour for other state colleges in the final hours. The House passed HB 1296 by a vote of 71-27 and the Senate 44-1. Muegge, Harrison, Newport, Reese and Sweeden voted for the bill; Ferguson voted against. Harrison voted yes and Muegge no when SB 768 passed the Senate 36-9. It’s a parental pro-spanking bill. It grew out of the Littleton, Colo., school killings. The author, Henryetta Sen. Frank Shurden, chastised DHS social workers blocking legitimate correction by parents. Foes said it would send the wrong message to child abusers. Here’s how Muegge, Harrison, Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted on other bills: —SB 290, to increase driver license fees $4 and $1 on car and boat registrations, passed the Senate 32-8 and the House 53-34. The money would go to support a trauma care fund, to be used to reimburse hospitals for emergency room bills which are unpaid. Muegge, Harrison and Sweeden voted yes; Newport, Reese and Ferguson no. —SB 473, which passed the Senate 41-3, would authorize raffles by religious, charitable and educational groups. The bill also retains its original content, which was to make it a crime to issue bogus checks to pay for child support or for services. Neither is covered under present law. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. —HB 1650 passed the House 87-8 and the Senate 28-0. It would set up a pilot program for web-based instruction via Internet. Ponca-area legislators voted yes except Harrison, who was absent. —SB 398 passed the Senate 41-0 and the House 97-0. Starting next year, it would give the State Aviation Commission all the revenue coming from aircraft taxes in the state — up from 50 percent. Ponca-area legislators voted yes. —HB 1251 passed the House 80-20 and the Senate 29-13. It would let school districts become association members and pay dues and other costs for belonging. It also would allow them to pay to inform the public about activities. Muegge, Harrison, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Newport and Reese no. —SB 495 passed the Senate 33-6 and the House 84-12. It would create a legislative task force to investigate Medicaid care and health insurance plans for poor people, particularly children. Ponca-area legislators voted yes. —HB 1386 would let school boards pay for travel expenses for employees within districts. And reimbursement could be on a per diem basis. The final version passed the House 96-0. Ponca-area representatives voted yes. —SB 50 would create special license plates for the Oklahoma Military Department. It passed the Senate 37-0 and the House 96-0. Ponca-area legislators voted for the bill. —SB 165, a supplemental appropriation for the Indigent Defense System, won 42-0 Senate approval but only 62-37 House backing. Muegge, Harrison and Sweeden voted yes; Newport, Reese and Ferguson no. —SB 480, to make confidential research done at Oklahoma colleges if doing so would affect rights of companies financing or contributing to the research. It passed the Senate 43-0 and the House 98-0. Ponca-area legislators voted yes. —SB 246, to let cities set up volunteer groups to help enforce laws on handicapped parking laws, passed the Senate 40-1 and the House 82-15. It also cancels placards issued before mid-1995. Ponca-area legislators voted in favor except Reese, who voted no. —SB 116, funding the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, a gun display at Claremore, got its usual battering in the House before it was approved. It passed the Senate 35-0 but barely passed the House 51-47. Muegge, Harrison and Sweeden voted yes; Newport, Reese and Ferguson no. —SB 55, which passed the Senate 36-3 would require schools to train teachers in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. —SB 237, authorizing the Department of Environmental Quality to issue fishing and swimming advisories, was enlarged to let it tap excess money from the fee collected for disposing of waste tires. It passed the Senate 40-0. Muegge and Harrison voted in favor. —SB 391 extends through 2002 an income tax credit of a $1 for each ton of Oklahoma coal bought by Oklahoma public utilities. The final version passed the Senate 41-0 and the House 100-0. Ponca-area legislators voted yes. —HB 1174 was vetoed by Gov. Keating. He said it interferes with the right of school boards to make local decisions. It gave guidelines for school boards when they dismiss an administrator. It cites reasons for dismissal and says notification must be March 15 or earlier. It had been approved 61-36 in final form by the House and the Senate, 37-4. Muegge, Harrison, Ferguson and Sweeden voted for the bill; Newport and Reese voted against. —HB 1846 won 42-0 Senate approval. The bill, to let state employees share sick leave with co-workers injured in the May tornadoes, previously had passed the House 98-0. Ponca-area legislators voted yes. —HB 1381, approved by the House 69-29 the Senate 36-0 in conference form, adds to the “Do-not-resuscitate act.” It lists kin, in order of priority, who may decide when patients are not able to speak for themselves. Muegge, Harrison, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Newport and Reese no. —HB 1502, creating an insurance anti-fraud unit in the attorney-general’s office, passed the House 96-2 and the Senate 29-17. Ponca area legislators voted yes. Sweeden sponsored four joint resolutions disapproving rules submitted by agencies. They included HJR 29 rejecting a rule of DHS charging $50 for checking records of couples seeking to become adoptive parents. All four passed the House unanimously and moved on to the Senate. P.C. Eighth and Ninth Honor Rolls For 1999 Spring ReleasedPonca City Mid-High School released its honor rolls for spring 1999. Included in the principal’s honor roll and the faculty honor roll are the following students. Principal — Grade 9 Tiffany M. Almack, Stephanie D. Beier, Robert J. Bushaw, Elisabeth A. Case, Meena K. Chahar, Kruger C. Corn, Stephanie L. Council, James R. Cullin, Emily S. Day, Ashley N. Ford, Amber P. Foy, Tory L. Hazen, Mallory L. Hodge, Bethany D. Honick, Daniel J. Hunget, Aaron L. Jones, Jamie K. Korsmo, Elizabeth L. Ladd, Kathleen E. Larrison, Aaron D. Lewis, Robin S. Maril, Jennifer L. Matlock, Meg E. McDaniel, Elizabeth A. Newman, Jaime L. Pettigrew, Kristen P. Sievert, Emily R. Smith, Creighton W. Weber, Jenna L. Wedd. Principal — Grade 8 Megan E. Baugh, Courtney L. Calvert, Lauren R. Cartlidge, Clifford T. Chao, Brittany J. Cook, Leslee E. Cooper, David M. Corn, Josh M. Culver, Chelsy L. Delaney, Sarah M. Denny, Matthew A. Dexter, MacKenzie E. Fender, Jenna R. Fisher, Allison J. Ford, Melissa S. Fore, Zachary A. Gales, Katelyn C. Galloway, Cherokee D. Gossage, Darci L. Hamrick, Heather M. Hanson, Garrett B. Hardy, Graden B. Hardy, Leah D. Harris, Brian M. Harrison, Lance F. Highfill, Chelsey H. Hill, Lisa O. Hover, Kristina L. Huddleston. Gavan B. Jenkinson, Kyra R. Jones, Kyle K. Karnish, Danielle N. Keim, Jennifer L. Kiser, Ann I. Kruckeberg, Linn M. Kruckeberg, Drew T. Lancaster, Erin M. Land, Hilary A. McKay, Stephanie A. Mester, Kayla M. Mills, Janessa L. Mitchell, Maegan M. Mitchell, Shannon T. Muchmore, Stacy L. Murray, Michael B. Naden, Kenda J. Payne, Eric L. Peeples, Stephanie M. Powers, Brent M. Purkaple, Jennifer G. Spielbusch, Laura A. Sprehe, Amanda E. Stone, Heather L. Summers, Kristan L. Trepton, Aaron B. Upshaw, Ryan F. Waters, Kelli D. Wedd, Jamie L. Winslow, Rachel B. Yeakley. Faculty — Grade 9 Sharnice L. Alexander, Douglas B. Allison, Christina M. Anderson, Alexandria N. Barnett, Matt T. Biddinger, Anita L. Bilyeu, Courtney L. Birdsong, Belinda J. Birge, Chelsea N. Bland, B#yron J. Blazek, Kyle A. Bogner, Kristi L. Bradley, Kristen L. Brett, Amanda R. Brown, Jessica E. Bullington, Teri A. Chambray, Lacy R. Cobble, Troy A. Cochron, Audry A. Conley, Loren B. Copeland, Jennifer N. Cowen, Janine M. Cox. Amanda G. Danek, Charley J. Daniel, Bethany J. Dester, Lauren A. Detten, Martin B. Doerksen, Stephanie M. Dyer, Heather F. Elston, Elizabeth A. England, Beth A. Fleharty, Desiree R. Franseen, Tia M. Froman, Sonia M. Fry, Susan G. Galvin, Cameron J. Gifford, Lucas A. Goodman, Jennifer N. Gray, Ben J. Grubb, Kara L. Hardy, Nicholas C. Hartman, Ryan D. Hensley, Jordon W. Heppler, Brandy N. Herard, Breann M. Herard, Jaime K. Hereford, Kacey J. Hogan, Dru W. Hudnall, Lucas P. Hudson, Derek J. Hunt, Larry A. Hutson. Amanda E. Ingram, Amber J. Irwin, Emily P. Jack, Brandy N. Jester, Kelby A. Johnson, Jessica L. Jorgensen, Josh H. Kelle, Austin L. Keller, Rachel E. Kellert, Shawna L. Kelley, Melissa A. Kelly, Katherine A. Kennedy, Tyler B. Kimrey, Chelsea N. King. Ty N. Larue, Jamie Leach, Lisa M. Lechtenberg, Lindsey J. Lessert, Benjamin J. Lewis, Sara E. Lewis, Benjamin J. Loney, Zachary A. Loney, Chad L. Longmore, Eric S. Martinez, Jeffrey K. McCall, Joseph D. McElhaney, Kelly N. McNeese, Larry D. Merz, Morgan L. Mongold, Matthew D. Moore, Jaimee K. Neal, Becka L. Orr, April D. Osborn, Tara L. Owens, Lacey E. Pendergraft, Amanda L. Poole, Allison L. Powell, Michael T. Proctor. Jamie L. Reiss, J. Masheli Robins, Andrew D. Romine, Errin R. Rutherford, Christina D. Rutledge, April M. Sage, Monica L. Sawyers, Daniel P. Schnack, Brian C. Scott, Trevor J. Seales, Amanda N. Sells, Seth T. Shan, Stacy D. Sherman, Virginia D. Shewmake, James K. Sinton, Lonna D. Sisco, Nicole R. Sledge, Molly L. Smith, Elizabeth L. Stanton, Kevin C. Stauffer, Amanda B. Summers, Emily M. Thompson, Robert C. Trant, Dezri D. Truyen, Lauren E. Vaughn, Meredith L. Veal, Trevor A. Viljoen, Brian R. Warren, Niki M. Waters, Joshua L. Weber, Gilles A. Weingart, Raeanne M. Wiles, Steven D. Windler, Phillip A. Wingender, Emily H. Wiswell, Sherina A. Wood. Faculty — Grade 8 Amber D. Adams, Sarah D. Adams, Matthew S. Allen, Eben M. Alley, Jae W. Anderson, Tiffanie R. Bachar, Michael A. Bales, Mark R. Barkley, Holley E. Barnett, Serenity N. Becker, Jeremy D. Beguin, Jacob Behara, Courtney R. Bickel, Kathleen K. Blake, Matthew S. Bone, Angela M. Bonhan, Joel A. Borkenhagen, Garrett A. Bowers, Lauren N. Boyd, Lacey K. Broadwater (Ryan), D’Vonne P. Brock, Kera B. Brown, Cortney L. Burns. Rachel L. Campbell, Sean M. Carleton, Chelsey L. Clark, Christopher P. Cobb, Lyndsey M. Cobble, Chance T. Coldiron, Kassandra E. Coldiron, Kimberly M. Coleman, Matthew P. Combes, Cassidy L. Conley, Blake W. Cook, Trevor S. Copple, Kyle A. Correll, Daniel K. Cottman, Jenny N. Cowan, Adam E. Dailey, Joanna C. Dailey, Chace J. Dawes, Alisha D. Dewberry, Bradley R. Dexter, Brian T. Dick, Matthew G. Dickey, Gracin M. Dorsey, Austin C. Drumm. Scott R. Eaton, Gerrilynn K. Eddinger (Garza), Katrina M. Emmons, Kaci L. Epperson, Jennifer L. Ernst, Aimee E. Escue, Justin D. Evans. Maria M. Favela, Tyler C. Fezer, Jessica I. Flores, Kyle G. Fox, Shannon R. Garrison, Felicia M. Gifford, Christopher B. Gilbert, Joshua D. Gilliland, Tonya J. Gillogly, Ryan N. Goodman, John W. Graham, Jordan E. Green, Jennifer E. Gregg, Jennifer N. Hambleton, Mellissa M. Hardesty, Nicholas D. Harrison, Casey S. Hassell, Donald J. Hazlewood, Ashley M. Hendrickson, Ashton P. Herbert, Randall C. Heyer, Alecia L. Hightower, Melissa M. Hoffman, Briann J. Holley, Ashley S. Holloway, Allison M. Hufnagel, Chance E. Hunt, Chad C. Hunter, Janeann Huston. Amanda J. Jones, Jason W. Jones, Adam M. Joosten, Timothy D. Kana, Andrew D. Kellert, Natalie K. Kennedy, Jeffrey L. Kruck, Randi N. Lambert, Jeffrey P. Lanham, Jessop L. LaRue, Kristy M. Lau, Susannah H. Lee, Cory D. Levings, Bethany R. Lewis, Stephanie N. Livingston, Christopher L. Lowrey, Joey K. Luis, Benjamin J. Lundeen, Sean L. Lunsford. Nathanael J. Macy, Matthew B. Mallory, Victoria L. Mansfield, Halli A. Martin, Cody A. Mather, Justin D. Mathews, Casey E. McClaskey, Jared H. McCulley, Joshua S. McCullough, Adam M. McGaughey, Nickalos A. McKee, Kyle E. Megenity, Morgan E. Meister, Linda K. Mena, Lindsey K. Mersman, Mathew J. Miller, Steven M. Morris, Bradley J. Murphy, Kyle E. Nelson, James R. Norris, Lisa M. Norris, Loren P. O’Connor, Pawel J. Olejniczak, Ariana Olivas. Cody A. Pappan, Sarah L. Parker, Ashley D. Payne, David J. Pierce, Angela R. Pitts, Jamie N. Prado, Jon M. Primeaux, Patrick M. Quinn, Jeffrey N. Rabel (Seymour), Rocio Reyes, Cari A Roberts, Candice R. Robinson, Carrie J. Robinson, Lisa A. Robinson, Timmothy R. Rogers, Katherine R. Roland, Neil A. Rosebeary, Jennifer W. Rupert, Angela M. Rutledge, Corey P. Shafer, Angela D. Skaggs, Tiffany N. Smith, Pamela R. Snow, Lindsay P. Stafford, Mark A. Stahl, Melissa R. Stangeland, Rebecca J. Stephen, Sandra J. Stocker, Jennifer S. Stone, Mark T. Strange, Tyler J. Street (Mayse), Ryan L. Sullivan, Lyndsay D. Suttles. Adam S. Taylor, Heather R. Taylor, Molly J. Tomek, Bradley C. Turvey, Ajay S. Vaidya, Cody L. VanHoesen, Sarah F. Viele, Colette S. Wade, Chad R. Walker, Chance L. Walker, Susan E. Wells, Kyle M. Wentroth, Rocshun L. Whigham, Daniel B. Wilks, Jacob B. Williams, Brittany L. Wilson, Ann M. Ziegenhain, Lorann N. Zoski. No Public Shelters Available While Storm Is In ProgressConcerns from citizens have city administrators struggling with shelter issues related to severe weather. Commissioners continue to receive calls from citizens concerned that there are no public shelters. The aftermath of the devastating May tornadoes sparked discussion about whether citizens should exercise shelter-in-place during severe weather. Gary Martin, city manager, recently met with emergency managers from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conoco, and Kay County as well as the Ponca City Public Schools. Though they will continue to recommend shelter-in-place, Martin received a verbal agreement with the Ponca City School system to page schools when the facilities need to be open as public shelters. However, the city manager warns that once citizens hear a siren, it is too late to get into the car and drive to another location. Kay County Emergency Preparedness manager Patrick Zehr, says more people are injured and killed traveling to a shelter after the emergency sirens blow, than from any actual disaster. This is why weather agencies, Kay County and the city do not recommend leaving, but be prepared to ‘weather out the storm’ in a preplanned “safe area” inside the home. About Tornadoes Environmental clues to look out for in spotting severe weather include a dark, often greenish sky, a wall cloud, large hail and a loud roar similar to a freight train. Some tornadoes may form during the early stages of rapidly developing thunderstorms and may appear nearly transparent until dust and debris are picked up. Before thunderstorms develop, residents will notice a change in wind direction and an increase in wind speed. In the Central Plains area during the spring, thunderstorms frequently develop along a “dryline,” which separates very warm, moist air to the east from hot, dry air to the west. Tornado-producing thunderstorms may form as the dryline moves east during the afternoon hours. Sixty-nine percent of all tornadoes are considered weak, last one to 10 minutes and have wind speeds less than 110 mph. In addition, 29 percent of all tornadoes may last 20 minutes or longer and have wind speeds as high as 205 mph. Violent tornadoes make up only two percent and are attributed to 70 percent of all tornado deaths. Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes despite advance warning. Some did not hear the warning while others received the warning but did not believe a tornado would actually affect them. Families who have an emergency plan in addition to receiving timely severe weather watches and warnings, are better prepared to save their lives. Stay in Place Authorities Say In Event of Severe WeatherAccording to Kay County Emergency Preparedness (KCEP) manager Patrick Zehr, May and June are two of the peak months for weather disasters in Kay County, and citizens are encouraged to be prepared for life-threatening emergencies in the event of severe weather. The first recommendation for optimum safety in the event of a disaster, by the National Weather Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross and the KCEP is to develop a family disaster plan in your own home and stay there. If at home, the agencies do not recommend leaving, but be prepared to “weather out the storm” in preplanned “safe areas” inside the home. “More people are injured and killed traveling to a shelter after the emergency sirens blow, than from any actual disaster,” says Zehr. To set the safety plan in motion, Zehr recommends meeting with your family to create a plan. In the event of a tornado, a safe room (a closet or other small room in the center of the home on the lowest level) should be designated. A storm shelter or basement would be better. A “shelter-in-place” disaster kit should be prepared and kept up-to-date at all times. The kit (plastic storage boxes with sealing lids are suggested) should included a three day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won’t spoil (and a can opener). Also a first-aid kit, (including prescription medicines for several days) emergency tools such as a flashlight, a battery-powered radio and plenty of batteries; an extra set of car keys and a credit card or cash; special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members may need to also be included. A change of clothing (and especially shoes) are important, as well as duffle bags or back packs to carry supplies if you must evacuate. Food and water should be updated and replaced every six months. Other suggestions include a smaller disaster supplies kit in the trunk of the car; tools to turn off water, gas and electricity in your home, and sleeping bags or blankets. What if your family is at work, at school, or in the car, when a disaster strikes? Another important part of a safety plan is to make certain family members have a designated place to meet after a disaster. Pick two places to meet; a spot outside your home for an emergency, such as fire, and a place away from your neighborhood in case you can’t return there. Also choose an out-of-state friend as your “family check-in contact” for everyone to call if the family gets separated in a large disaster. Discuss what you would do if advised to evacuate. Periodically question all members of the family about meeting places, phone numbers and safety rules. Conduct drills, test smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, and replace stored food and water every six months. Other safety training for families include learning the community’s warning signals and evacuation plans; how to cope if confined in the home without water, gas, electricity or telephones; training children how and when to call 911; how to use a fire extinguisher; how to turn off utilities; and teach family members basic CPR and first aid. Zehr also reminded citizens that weather is not the only factor for neighborhood disasters in Kay County. “We are also vulnerable to accidental toxic chemical emissions from ruptured railroad tank cars, refinery emissions, and chemicals used in farming operations.” He suggested that two other items that should be added to a family “shelter-in-place” kit would be plastic sheeting (cut in advance to cover doors or windows in your designated “safe room” and duct tape to use around the doors and windows to seal up the sheeting. Usually an accidental toxic chemical emission lasts only a short time, but families should not evacuate the safe area until advised by authorities. All area radio stations and the NOAA National Weather Service radios will broadcast instructions and conditions in the event of any emergency. Zehr recommends that all persons stay inside the “shelter in place” until advised by the radio station to leave. Farmers Market Prepares To Open On N. FourteenthCoordinators of the Ponca City Farmers Market are looking for new members to offer home-grown produce to citizens this summer. Membership fees are $10 plus $1 for each time the member participates. Individuals who reside in Kay County or bordering counties are eligible to join. According to Chris Johns, the market expects to be open for business soon. Johns says, this year the market will be set up in the parking lot of Country General, 3008 North Fourteenth Street. Fresh produce will be available mornings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more information, Call Johns at 762-3489 or Chet Haworth, in Newkirk, at 580 362-2187. Millennium Timeline 1200 to 1299Editor’s Note: Once a month for the year 1999, we will print a list of major human historical events compiled by the Ponca City Millennium Committee. Each list will cover a different period of human history, culminating in December with a list of events from the Twentieth Century. The list is necessarily arbitrary, but it will focus primarily on events and people that symbolize the age, and on events that help envision daily life in the given period. ———— TIMELINE FOR THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY (1200-1299) Cambridge University is founded (1200) Early Gothic style of architecture appears in England Alcohol is first used for medicinal purposes Paris develops into a modern capitol Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci introduces Arabic numerals in Europe Court jesters first appear in European courts England enacts first laws to regulate the price of bread (1202) The Fourth Crusade begins (1202) Ghengis Kahn rises to power (1203) Famine ravages England and Ireland (1203) “Parzifal,” the German epic poem, is written Amsterdam is founded (1204) Crusaders bring Arabic food products to Europe, including rice and lemons Francis of Assisi issues the rules of his brotherhood (1209) King John of England invades Scotland, causing the Pope to excommunicate him (1209) Chinese develop soy sauce The Children’s Crusade begins (1212) Rheims Cathedral is completed Cheap grain from Balkan countries affects European economy Tiles begin to replace thatched roofs in London homes Chinese tofu, a food that has been eaten for over 2,000 years, is introduced to Japan King John submits to the Pope, effectively making England a Papal fiefdom (1213) The Magna Carta is signed in England to limit the authority of King John (1215) Fourth Lateran Council prohibits trials by ordeal, ending the use of combat to determine the judgment of courts of law (1215) Jews are increasingly separated from Christians across Europe with the blessing of the Pope Jews are punished more severely than Christians for identical crimes: beheading vs. fines Ghengis Khan and his Mongol horsemen attack the near East, destroying much civilization Vienna’s bakers invent crescent rolls to honor Crusaders Denmark adopts its national flag, the first in the world (1218) Giraffes are shown in Europe for the first time (1220) Salisbury Cathedral is begun The sonnet form develops in Italian poetry Vienna becomes a city The Dominican Order of monks is founded St. George’s Day is established as a national holiday in England (1222) Cotton is manufactured in Spain The oldest poem in English is written, “Summer is icumen in” (1225) The Minnesinger movement of German romantic song reaches its peak Tannhauser, the great poet and Minnesinger, is famous in Germany The Sixth Crusade begins (1228) Absenteeism during the Crusades stimulates the use of “chastity belts” The Inquisition forbids the reading of the Bible by laymen (1229) King Wenceslas becomes King of Bohemia (1230) Leprosy is imported to Europe by returning Crusaders Japan is repeatedly hit by famine The Japanese shogun orders people to not sell children into slavery to avoid hunger Roger Bacon, an English scientist, designs flying machines and motor powered vehicles Coal is mined for the first time in Newcastle, England (1233) The first Mastersinger school is founded An English sea captain accidentally discovers how to fish for mussels, beginning an industry Cimabue, the great Florentine painter, is born (1240) Famine hits Germany Mongols from China bring black rats into Europe The Choir and Cloister of Westminster Abbey is completed (1245) The Seventh Crusade begins (1248) Work begins on the Alhambra, in Granada University College, Oxford, is founded (1249) Roger Bacon gives exact instructions for making gunpowder (1249) Hats come into fashion Some Chinese begin to sit on chairs at a table during dinner Crusaders import bring exciting spices to Europe, including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, and others Goose quill pens are used for writing A continuous water pump is used for Chinese irrigation, revolutionizing Chinese agriculture Kubla Khan becomes Governor of China (1251) The Inquisition begins using instruments of torture to obtain confessions (1252) The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is completed Macaroni is a new food in Italy Gold florins are minted in Florence Linen is manufactured in England (1253) Marco Polo is born (1254) The Sorbonne is founded (1254) Prague becomes a town Stockholm recognized as a town War breaks between families and cities in Italy London’s Covent Garden market is established (1265) Lasagna is a new luxury food in Italy Averroes, an Arabic philosopher in Spain, teaches that reason and faith are contradictory Thomas Aquinas writes “Summa Theologica,” arguing that reason is possible within faith Dante Aleghieri, author of “The Divine Comedy,” is born Giotto, the Italian painter, is born Fighting breaks out between trade guilds in England The first toll roads appear in England (1267) Marco Polo journeys to China Glass mirrors are invented (1278) Florence is the leading European city in terms of commerce and finance Ravioli becomes popular in Rome The Pied Piper of Hamlin tries to fight an overpopulation of rats (1285) The German epic poem “Lohengrin” is written (1285) Block printing is practiced in Ravenna, Italy Spectacles are invented as the manufacture of clear glass is perfected (1290) The Crusades end (1291) Six County Inmates Seek Early ReleaseLEXINGTON — Several Oklahoma inmates will be considered this month for parole by the State of Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. The meeting will be held on June 15, 16, 17 and 18 at the Lexington Correctional Center here. Daily meetings will begin at 7:30 a.m. each day, with the exception of Tuesday, June 15, when the meeting will begin at 1 p.m., and all meeting dates, times and places are subject to change. All offenders who have been convicted of violent offenses and who are eligible for parole will be subject to a two-stage parole hearing process, as a result of a legislative change so victims and district attorneys will not have to attend the parole hearing as often as in the past. The procedures have been sent to all district attorneys and victim/witness coordinators. Comments concerning any inmate on the docket must be submitted in writing and be received by the Pardon and Parole Board at 4040 North Lincoln, Suite 219, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73105-5221 no later than Tuesday, June 8. The phone number is 405-427-8601. The following inmates sentenced from the District Courts of Kay County are scheduled on the regular parole docket: Gary R. Baker, incarcerated since October 1990 and serving a 20-year sentence on a charge of larceny motor vehicle after former felony conviction. Jeffrey H. Broyles, incarcerated since December 1996 and serving a 12-year sentence on a charge of unlawful delivery of a controlled dangerous substance, marijuana, after former felony conviction. Edward C. Correia, incarcerated since January 1999 and serving a three-year sentence on a charge of knowingly concealing stolen property. Kenneth G. Garcia, incarcerated since January 1983 and serving a 75-year sentence on a charge of falsely conveying a bomb threat. Marilee J. Grant, incarcerated since November 1998 and serving a four-year sentence on a charge of uttering a forged instrument. Charles H. Stiffler, incarcerated since August 1996 and serving a 20-year sentence on a charge of second-degree burglary after former felony conviction. Tri-Presbytery Set Here On Friday and SaturdayThe Rev. Douglas W. Oldenburg, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will be the keynote speaker at the Oklahoma Tri-Presbytery Gathering on Friday, June 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City. The event is a gathering of Presbyterians from across the state which will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday and conclude on Saturday, June 5 at 12:30 p.m. There will be about 300 pastors and lay persons in attendance, as well as exhibitors from around the country. The Rev. Mr. Oldenburg is the president of Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga. and moderator of the 210th General Assembly. He will be speaking at 3:30 p.m. and at a worship service at 7:30 p.m. Oldenburg, as moderator, is focusing his tenure on “The Year with Education,” referring to the denomination’s year long observance set for 1998-99. “And I’d like to do whatever I can to help keep this church together, encourage this church to engage its differences with civility and respect for each other and move us beyond the issues that are tearing us apart into other issues of justice and biblical fidelity. Scripture is the unique authority as it reveals Jesus Christ,” he said. “But we need to talk about how we read and interpret scripture in light of ‘The Book of Confessions’ and our ‘Reformed tradition.’” Oldenburg called for every congregation and presbytery to engage in a program of study about what Presbyterians believe about the Bible and how they read the Bible. “How we read and interpret the Bible is a crucial issue for the church,” he insisted. Such study of the Bible was one of four emphases Oldenburg is pursuing as moderator. “I will strive to lift up our church — to emphasize all those things we have in common, centrally Jesus Christ,” he said. The public is invited to attend the Friday 7:30 p.m. worship at First Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue in Ponca City. Local Singer Returns From New York for Recital HereRachel Tucker is in love. With opera. Her zest for classical music carried her through training programs at the University of Arkansas and the University of North Texas. Last month, her passion and her talent took her to the most celebrated opera company in the world. Tucker was one of the top 25 new singers to compete at The Metropolitan Opera. She returns to Ponca City to give a recital at the Poncan Theatre on Friday, June 11. Tucker discovered her love of music here in Ponca City. At age ten, she played the violin in the school orchestra and especially loved classical pieces. In the Po-Hi Chorale, she was genuinely inspired. Tucker honors several outstanding teachers in Ponca City, many of whom had “profound influence” on her. But Chorale Director Robert Moore was special. “He required excellence,” she says. And the motive went beyond personal achievement. The goal was “to do justice to the music.” From that experience, she began to hope for a career in vocal music. Her first opera brought a range of reactions. She saw a performance of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” on tour in Ponca City. The woman who played the diminutive Japanese bride, Cio-Cio-San, was ethnically wrong and physically wrong. “But she was magical,” Tucker said. And the reason was that “she believed fervently in what she was doing as a character.” Tucker also remembers the American Naval Officer, Pinkerton, who betrays Cio-Cio-San. “I hated him for being so mean to Butterfly,” she says. “I wouldn’t even applaud him” at the end of the opera. But she was hooked on opera, and she knew it. Now Tucker has an opportunity to study opera in Italy. The Metropolitan Opera has provided a partial scholarship to study with a highly esteemed teacher, Daniel Ferro. Tucker is raising additional support to continue her education. Like most things, “singing is something you learn by doing,” she says. “It takes enormous dedication to master a craft,” she admits. “You just have to keep at it” to develop and expand skills. Fortunately, she’s working at something she loves. It’s an important moment when someone commits to a career, and Rachel Tucker is committed to music. “That’s what I want to do,” she says. “Singing is my product.” Italy itself is an educational experience, and an important one for a student of opera. “An opportunity to develop skills with the Italian language” is invaluable, Tucker explains. And she agrees with so many singers who say that “Italian is good medicine for the voice” because of the open vowel sounds of Italian speech. She also compares opera performance to baseball. “When you’re in performance, you forget the technical part of singing,” she says. “It’s like Nolan Ryan pitching,” she says. “In the middle of a game he doesn’t think about where his elbow is.” In the same way, the opera performer goes to a level that’s more emotional than technical. Tucker says “It’s the best way to connect with an audience.” Rachel Tucker will sing works by Mozart, Faure, Puccini, and Cole Porter. The concert, which is free to the public, will be in the Poncan Theatre on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, patrons may call the Poncan Theatre at 580-765-0943. Her recital is partially supported by Miles Music and Home National Bank. RSVP Commits To Heartland Food Share Plan as Host SiteBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer RSVP volunteers committed one year ago to become a host site for the Heartland Food Share Program in Ponca City. Their community spirit allows more than 150 families to join in a non-profit, self-help and resource exchange program. By donating just two hours a month to a community enhancing activity, SHARE participants save 50 percent on a monthly food package. A food share costs $16.60, and consist of meats, fresh produce and various staple items, including pasta, rice and beans. Each share is valued at about $35. RSVP is currently taking orders on Thursdays and Fridays until June 11, at 110 North Fourth Street. Payment can be made with food stamps, cash or by local check. Shares will be distributed on June 26, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. The program is affordable, basic and consistent, according to Marie Trenary, project director. There are no lengthy forms to fill out or income eligibility interviews. Simply donate two hours of volunteer service to the community, pay for a food package, and pick up the food on distribution day. “There are no financial guidelines, no government involvement and no age limit,” she said. “And shares can be purchased for college students, preachers or for families in need.” Food packages are distributed through a network of 22 regional U.S. affiliates and 5,415 community-based organizations (SHARE host sites) comprised of churches, schools, senior centers and other civic groups and organizations. World SHARE provides savings on food through its centralized purchasing system and volunteer distribution network. Food is bought in bulk and shipped in truckload quantities to U.S. affiliates. To remain a host site, RSVP must keep 20 regular volunteers. Currently, youth work with seniors to unload and set up on distribution day. Items are packaged into family-size portions and transported to the Senior Center. The self-help approach organizes people’s time and money to produce a result individuals cannot achieve alone. Volunteer service and community participation are the cornerstones of World SHARE. By encouraging community involvement, World SHARE empowers participants to discover themselves as important contributors to improving their community’s well being. SHARE participants decide how to complete the volunteer service. They know best what will make their communities better places in which to live, work and play. Coaching little league, volunteering at a hospital, rehabilitating a playground, volunteering at the host site are just a few examples of the ways SHARE participants choose to make a difference in their communities. Incorporated in 1986, World SHARE has its roots in San Diego. In 1983, the first SHARE program opened as a non-emergency, community approach to helping people meet their food needs. Fundamental to the principles on which World SHARE operates are the notions that each person has a vital contribution to make to the world and that most people desire to be partners in making positive change. Osteoporosis Prevention Can Cut Down FracturesOsteoporosis is a condition which primarily affects post-menopausal women and can begin as early as age 30 to 35. It can afflict one in two women over the age of 65, and results in 1.5 million fractures each year. It is more common than diabetes, stroke and heart disease combined. May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center would like to take the opportunity to increase awareness of the debilitating condition. SJRMC recently purchased state-of-the-art technology that puts it on the forefront of osteoporosis treatment and prevention. The bone densitometer, located in the Diagnostic Imaging Area at SJRMC, is used to measure patient bone density and follow it over time. A physician referral is required. “The bone densitometer measures the density of the spine, hip and other bones which are the most frequent sites of fracture,” explained Barbara Landaal, MD., radiologist at SJRMC. “If the patient’s bone density is low, or decreases at an abnormally fast rate, the patient may be at risk for osteoporosis. Through changes in diet, exercise habits and/or medication, further deterioration of bone can be prevented.” Twenty-five million Americans have osteoporosis. Fifty thousand people die each year because of it. Yet, most of us know little about protecting ourselves from this disease. Research into the disease is making important new advances. A key factor in this success has been the availability of new and improved equipment to measure bone density such as the bone densitometer. Evaluating bone density using conventional x-ray systems did not reveal a potential problem until a patient had lost 25-30 percent of his or her bone density. Now, in just a few minutes, this highly sensitive bone densitometer helps doctors identify risk much faster. Granite Monument PlannedBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer A new “welcome” granite monument will soon be posted at the Oklahoma-Kansas state line on the southbound right-of-way of U.S. 77 in Kay County. According to Lou Richardson of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the monument site construction is to begin the first week in June. The monument made of Southwest Oklahoma red granite will be engraved with the word “Oklahoma” and embellished with the Native American war shield, peace pipe and olive branch from the state flag. This sign will stand about seven feet tall and be 20 feet wide. The display will also include night lighting. The red granite showcases one of Oklahoma’s most prominent natural resources, following the theme of the state’s historical markers. The Kay County marker is one of 20 to be installed this year. Ten of the monuments were erected in 1996. “The markers have been received very well,” Transportation Special Projects Manager Tim Gatz said. “I’ve had calls from travelers and residents complimenting our signs, and even from other states asking how we developed the program.” The monuments were funded by the Transportation Enhancement Program under ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act). Another “welcome” Oklahoma monument will be located in Grant County on the southbound right-of-way of U.S. 81. Safe Night USA Here SaturdayPonca City volunteers are showing youth that good things can happen after dark by sponsoring a Safe Night USA party Saturday at Grand Central Station, 114 South Fifth Street, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ponca City is one of only 12 communities involved in the nation-wide event. All area youth ages 11 to 13 are invited to attend and volunteers are needed. The goal of the party is to have fun while learning how to deal with anger and confrontation. Three rules will be enforced: no weapons, no alcohol or drugs and no arguments. The rules were chosen as they are the three most common factors that contribute to acts of violence. “We shouldn’t wait to teach our teens violence prevention until we suffer a tragedy in an Oklahoma community,” said Cathy Keating, Oklahoma First Lady. “Safe Night is a proactive approach to preventing violence while giving young adults a safe place to have fun.” Free Safe Night T-shirts will be given to the first 150 youth who arrive with their permission slips, according to Michele Jean, coordinator. Students can jam to music by local bands The Vibe and 7th Gear. Activities will include human bingo, free pizza and pop and door prizes. Additionally, time will be allowed for youth to learn how to resolve conflict peacefully, manage anger and steer clear of drugs and alcohol. Youth must have a signed permission slip for entry to the party. Forms are available at the United Way office, at Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue or for more information, contact Jean at 765-2476. The event is sponsored by the United Way, Ponca City Police Department Westside Community Policing Project, and Ponca City Alliance for Youth Juvenile Crime/Violence and Gangs Prevention Taskforce. Other Safe Night parties around the state will be held in Anadarko, Ada, Cushing, Enid, Guthrie, Muskogee, Oklahoma City, Pryor, Stillwater, Tulsa and Wayne. Founded five years ago in Milwaukee, Safe Night USA, is a national effort to address the problem of youth safety, one night at a time. YMCA Prepares To Launch Plan For ExpansionThe YMCA is preparing to launch a $1.25 million capital fund raising campaign for additions to the existing facility plus renovation and remodeling. Working in teams, volunteers will solicit individual donations to be paid over the next five years. If you are interested in joining or heading a team of volunteers to help the YMCA raise these funds, please call the Campaign Office, 718-0867 for more information. The public is invited to attend the campaign kick-off, Monday, June 7 at 6 p.m. at the Ponca City High School commons to learn more about the planned improvement. First Lady Cathy Keating will be the keynote speaker, light hors d’oeuvres will be served and volunteer training will take place following the program. Donations can be sent to the YMCA Capital Campaign Office, 512 North Fourteenth, Ponca City, 74601. Summer MenuThe summer food service program will provide free meals for all children ages 1 to 18 at the following locations. The menu below will start Tuesday, June 1, and continue through July 31. Salvation Army Center — breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m.; lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. Union Elementary School — breakfast from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.; lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lincoln Elementary School — no breakfast; lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 — Assorted muffins or assorted cold cereals, orange juice or fresh fruit or milk. Wednesday, June 2 — Sausage and egg and cheese biscuit or assorted cold cereals, orange juice or fresh fruit or milk. Thursday, June 3 — Biscuits and gravy or assorted cold cereals, orange juice or fresh fruit or milk. Friday, June 4 — Breakfast Burrito (sausage and egg and cheese) or assorted cold cereals, orange juice or fresh fruit or milk. Lucas Elmer Will Receive ScholarshipPonca City High School senior Lucas Elmer has been selected as the 1999 recipient of the $1,000 St. Joseph Medical Foundation, Inc. Auxiliary Scholarship. He will attend Saint Louis University and major in Biomedical Engineering. Twenty-one high school seniors from Blackwell, Newkirk, Tonkawa and Ponca City applied for the scholarship. The number of applicants was up sharply from last year when seven were received. An interest in engineering and a desire to help people led Elmer to the field of Biomedical Engineering. At PCHS, Elmer excelled in mathematics and student leadership. He was active in a variety of school activities including student government, athletics and choir. The scholarship was established in 1997 to commemorate the SJRMC Auxiliary for its 40 years of service to the Medical Center and to provide financial incentive to a Kay County area high school senior pursuing a career in a health care related field. Mental Health Month Allowed Information To Be ReviewedMay is Mental Health Month, and Ponca Citians have little doubt that mental illness stigma exists. According to Bob Hefley, Executive Director at Edwin Fair Mental Health Center, in different surveys, two out of three representative Americans, 88 percent of people with severely mentally ill relatives, and 91 percent of respondents who had experienced mental illness, reported that they believed there is strong stigma attached to mental illness. The public tends to attribute unfavorable characteristics to those with psychiatric diagnose or treatment. People with mental illnesses are viewed as inferior, flawed, dirty, dangerous, unpredictable, and unmotivated. Hefley pointed out that people tend to avoid and reject those with histories of psychiatric treatment. They express reluctance to employ, work with, socialize with, or rent to people who have had psychiatric treatment or psychiatric diagnoses. People with psychiatric disorders often encounter discrimination to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. Stigma is also thought to contribute to inadequate insurance health coverage for mental health problems and to low levels of public funding for mental illness treatment and research. People with mental illnesses may be reluctant to seek help because of stigma and frequently conceal information about their illnesses and treatment because they fear negative reactions from others, Hefley pointed out. Stigma, and the feared reactions of others, undermines treatment and recovery. Self-esteem is damaged. Fear and rejection are encountered when understanding and support are particularly needed. Involvement in community life and productive employment are more difficult. There are nine things that can be done to fight stigma, Hefley pointed out. *Learn more about mental illness. To the extent that you are better informed about mental illness, you will be better able to evaluate and resist the inaccurate negative stereotypes of mental illness that are so common. One place to start is the National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network. *Listen to people who have experienced mental illness. These individuals can describe what they find stigmatizing, how stigma affects their lives, what they would like others to know about life with mental illness, and how they would like to be viewed and treated. To see a summary of results of a study in which we asked consumers about their experiences, check with Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center. *Monitor Media and report stigmatizing material to any of a number of organizations. Organizations such as the National Stigma Clearinghouse, the National Mental Health Association, and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. *Respond to stigmatizing material in the media. Write, call or e-mail stigmatizers yourself, expressing your concerns and providing more accurate information that they can use. *Speak up about stigma. When someone you know misuses a psychiatric term such as “schizophrenia”), let them know and educate them about the correct meaning. When someone disparages a person with mental illness, tells a joke that ridicules mental illness, or makes disrespectful comments about mental illness, let them know that it is hurtful and offensive. Let others know your preference for People First language. *Talk openly about mental illness. Don’t be afraid to let others know of your mental illness or the mental illness of a loved one. The more mental illness remains hidden, the more people continue to believe that it is a shameful thing that needs to be concealed. Talking about it can also be empowering for individuals with mental illness and help to relieve the “internalized stigma” they feel. *Demand change from your elected representatives. Policies that perpetuate stigma — from poorer health insurance coverage of mental illness than physical illness to limited funding for research into the causes and treatments of mental illness to inadequate budgets for public mental health services — can be changed if enough people let their representatives know that they want such change. *Provide support for organizations that fight stigma. Join, volunteer, donate money. The influence and effectiveness of the organizations fighting mental illness stigma depend, to some extent, on membership size and adequacy of finances. They also rely heavily on the effort and passion of their volunteer members. You can make a contribution through them. *Contribute to research related to mental illness and stigma. To the extent that mental illness can be understood and treated, stigma will be reduced. When we can be confident that mental illness can be treated quickly and effectively, it will be less frightening. When we know how stigma is perpetuated and, better still, changed, we will be better able to assist those with mental illnesses to deal with it. Research will help us to learn these things. As Hefley points out, mental health matters. And it should matter to everyone. Mental health is an integral part of healthy living, greater productivity and better quality of life. Some may feel that mental health and mental illness are easy to ignore. But, no one is immune from stress, emotional pain and mental illness. Every ethnic, racial, economic, and religious group experiences the effects of mental health and its disorders. Mental illness can impact individuals at any and all ages. Taken collectively, all mental disorders make mental illness the more prevalent health problem in America today. Mental illness is more common than cancer, and lung and heart disease combined, yet it receives less attention and resources. Hefley points out that we, as a nation, must embrace mental health like we do physical health. It’s a crucial consideration that too often goes overlooked and underserved. From birth to old age, we must mind our mental health. He urges we begin to deal with mental health in a more open, comprehensive, and shame-free way. Mental health matters. SJRMC Receives Diabetes AwardThe American Diabetes Association Award of Education Recognition for a quality diabetes patient education program was recently awarded to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education Program for Adults. The program, which is one of the only six in Oklahoma to be recognized, was originally awarded recognition in June, 1996. ADA believes this program offers high-quality diabetes education which is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. The Association’s Education Recognition award assures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. These standards were developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board in 1983 and were revised by the diabetes community in 1994. Programs applying for recognition voluntarily submit to a rigorous review process by experts in the field of diabetes who evaluate each program on its ability to provide patients with a comprehensive individualized education program. Programs that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information about diabetes management. “The process gives professionals a national standard by which to SJRMC. measure the quality of services they provide,” said Pat Blubaugh, RNCDE, Diabetes Education Coordinator at “And, of course, it assures the consumer that he or she will likely receive high-quality service.” SJRMC’s diabetes education program is overseen by an advisory committee and utilizes a team approach that includes the patient, his or her physician, a dietitian and a nurse educator. Education recognition status is verified by an official certificate from ADA and is awarded for three years. For more information about SJRMC’s diabetes education program, call 765-3321, ext. 600. Buddy Holly Tribute Coming To PoncanThe legendary Buddy Holly will magically spring to life on the Poncan Theatre stage. Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan, says that John Mueller, who plays the great singer, is “one of the finest Buddy Holly imitators alive. I’ve talked with several people who have seen him perform, and they are truly amazed at his credibility.” Mueller and his Buddy Holly show come to the Poncan at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. “Some friends of Buddy Holly agree about Mueller’s great impression,” Wessel says. Nikki Sullivan, who was one of the original Crickets, has performed many times with Mueller. He has also coached Mueller to recreate Holly in infinite detail, according to Wessel. “The show also features two other folks who are part of the great Buddy Holly legend,” Wessel says. Both Richie Valens and the Big Bopper will be reincarnated at the Poncan show. Wessel says that “one of the performers has a special connection.” Ernie Valens, who will be on stage at the Poncan, is a descendent of Richie Valens, and recreates him very well. Buddy Holly came to fame in the late 1950’s, singing some of the most memorable tunes of the day. Among his great hits are “That’ll Be the Day,” “Oh, Boy!” “Peggy Sue,” “Maybe Baby,” and “It’s So Easy.” He is considered one of the most significant figures in early Rock and Roll. He was an amazing teen idol, one of the first in Rock and Roll history. And it’s hard to imagine now, but he was somewhat maligned by conservatives for his passionate style of singing. Holly will always be remembered for the tragic plane accident that cut off his career. He died just as he had become one of the most popular singers in the world. After several breakdowns with his tour bus, he climbed on board a light aircraft to fly to the next stop on the tour. The plane, struggling through difficult winter weather, never reached altitude. It crashed, killing Holly, Valens, and the Big Bopper. The news stunned the entertainment industry and millions of fans around the nation. John Mueller as Buddy Holly will be presented by the Poncan Theatre with the corporate support of Conoco. Tickets for the Buddy Holly Tribute are available at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. The office is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., although it will be closed Monday of the Memorial Day weekend. For more information, patrons may come by the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand in Ponca City, or call at 580-765-0943. Remembering The Reason For Memorial DayBy Butch Miller Editor’s note: Butch Miller is the national commander of the 2.8 million-member American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans organization. He resides in Woodbridge, Va. Memorial Day is the day we remember and honor those who lost their lives fighting for our nation. The men and women we remember on Memorial Day demonstrated the highest form of faith in the triumph of good over evil. Just as they had a mission, we, too, have a mission — to teach the young people of today to respect America’s values. History teaches us that our faith in freedom — readily backed up by our resolve to defend freedom — has made America — and the world — a better place. Today, 179 of the world’s 193 sovereign states elect their lawmakers. That means the earth is covered by democracy in greater proportion than water; it’s covered by 93 percent democracy. Clearly, those who made the Supreme Sacrifice for freedom did so for a victorious cause. History teaches us that the world will never run out of threats to freedom. Hitler is no more. We won the Cold War. But our world must contend with Milosevic in Kosovo and Hussein in Iraq. China has an up side and down side — a growing appreciation for the free market, but a disturbing aspiration for nuclear and strategic supremacy. Clearly, future generations may be called upon again to sacrifice for freedom. If we teach young people correctly, they will willingly serve in the U.S. armed forces, the defense of freedom will continue and democracy will flourish worldwide. I often tell others about Danny Flynn, a young Marine. His story helps me reaffirm a young person’s faith in the perseverance of a free people. Private First Class Flynn drove a personnel carrier during the War in Vietnam. He had been in Vietnam for 19 days when he volunteered to take a sick buddy’s tour of duty. On that fateful night, May 25, 1968, a Cambodian rocket killed Flynn. He was 20 years old. Flynn was a native of Kings Park, N.Y. He was buried with full military honors at Pinelawn Cemetery there. He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. A Kings Park baseball field was named in his honor. But the most important tribute to Flynn is carried out by a local middle school. They keep hope alive by teaching young people how important Memorial Day is. Every year, 5th and 6th graders write letters to Flynn’s mother. Through the battlefield death of Danny Flynn, new generations are learning about patriotic values. Their notes to Flynn’s mother are short, but poignant. “When I say the Pledge of Allegiance, I will remember Danny Flynn,” writes one student. “Bringing books to the Kings Park Library will help me focus on the sacrifice Danny Flynn made for me,” reflects another. The children of that middle school wouldn’t understand Memorial Day if someone hadn’t taught them that freedom isn’t free. They continue to learn that America’s fallen heroes expressed their faith in democracy by committing the most selfless act of all. Each of us must instill in young people the importance of Memorial Day. We should also ask God — in our daily prayers — to continue to bless America. If we do these things, America’s faith in freedom, justice and democracy will remain intact. So, too, will the blanket of freedom that our honored dead bequeathed to us. Resthaven Plans Memorial Day ServiceA special Memorial Day program will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery Monday at 10 a.m. The 1999 program will especially honor veterans of the Spanish-American War. Featured guest speaker will be Richard E. Killblane, local historian. He will also have a display set up of various uniforms, artifacts and memorabilia from the Spanish-American War. This Memorial Day, weather permitting, 349 flags will be flying in the Veterans Court of Honor from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Flags for each branch of the service — U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, as well as POW-MIA — will also be flown. A wreath-laying ceremony by all the local veterans organizations will be held. The program will also include a Veterans Roll Call, a reading of the names of all veterans buried at Resthaven or Sunset Memorial parks who have died since last Memorial Day. The staff at Resthaven will also provide guests with a Resthaven newsletter, flower identification tags, maps, and location of family members. Several days prior to Memorial Day, flags provided by the VFW Post 1201 and VFW Auxiliary will be placed on every veterans’ interment site by Resthaven staff and members of local veterans organizations. This year over 875 small flags will be placed on the graves. Along with the 349 flags in the Court of Honor, this display is a most impressive and moving view welcoming all who enter the cemetery. Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery is located north of Ponca City, one-half mile east of U.S. 77 on Hubbard Road. The public is encouraged and invited to attend this very special day. DEATHSPaul Donneley Eyster Paul Donneley EysterPaul Donneley Eyster, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday morning, May 28, 1999 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 45. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999 in the First Baptist Church Worship Center with the Rev. Larry Harris, pastor, Pioneer Bible Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Paul Donneley Eyster was born Aug. 15, 1953 in Thomas, Okla., the son of Ira M. and Frances Ernestine (Engle) Eyster. Paul grew up in western Oklahoma and graduated from Norman High School. He went on to graduate from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford. Paul and Karen Ann Schroeder were married on Jan. 7, 1978 in Oklahoma City. The couple made their home in Ponca City after Paul went to work as an accountant for Conoco. At the time of his death, he was with the Cost and Investment section. Paul was a member of the Pioneer Bible Church. Children were one of his great passions in life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and coaching others in elementary baseball and basketball. He also enjoyed sports and was a volunteer with the Friendship Feast. Surviving are his wife, Karen, of the home; four children, Karalyn, David, Brian and Caleb, all of the home; his mother, Ernestine Eyster of Norman; one brother, Robert Eyster of Wichita, and one sister, Merrily Klefeker of Jacksonville, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Darrell. Honorary casket bearers will be Vernon Treiber, Bruce Martin, Alan Borkenhagen, Mike Goodale, Luther Moore, Kevin Dennis, Dennis Pauls, and Ralph Hanna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Bible Church, 301 North Third, Ponca City, OK 74601. The family will be at the home, 1037 North Third. Roberta Ann FunnellOKLAHOMA CITY — Roberta Ann Funnell died Wednesday, May 26, 1999. She was 71. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at 10 a.m. in the Demuth Funeral Home, 1145 West Britton Road in Oklahoma City. Also known as Bobbie or Babe, Roberta was born to E.L. and Thelma Heagy Paris in Blackwell, Okla. on Sept. 8, 1927. As a young woman, she worked in the legal printing business, and later, as a medical photographer, she met and married Dr. Joseph W. Funnell, who preceded her in death. She was founder of People’s Lobby, and lobbied for legislative reform for consumer protection in the health care and legal industries. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her eldest son, David Funnell. Surviving are another son, Don Funnell and his wife, also three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Roberta’s memory to the Central Spiritualist Church, 2348 N.W. 36 in Oklahoma City. Raymond Walter HolmanBLACKWELL — Raymond “Ray” Walter Holman, formerly of Blackwell, died Friday, May 28, 1999, in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. He was 51. Graveside services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999, in the Roberts Blackwell IOOF Cemetery in Blackwell, Okla. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell, is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Walter Holman was born on a farm west of Blackwell, the son of A.E. and Roberta Holman, on Sept. 6, 1947. He attended Blackwell Schools, and later worked in the Blackwell-Ponca City area, first in the oilfield and then as a carpenter. He operated a business in Kaw City for a short time. In 1983 he sold his business and moved to Melbourne Beach, Fla., where he established his home and ran “Ray Holman’s Home Repair”. Recently he sold his home and moved to Arkoma, Okla. to be near his daughter. At the time of his death, he was employed with ManF Engineers. Mr. Holman’s favorite hobby was restoring and riding Harley motorcycles. He was fondly known as “Crazy Ray” by his biking family. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Randy (Kai) McLemore of Arkoma, Okla.; a son, Ian Ray (Holman) King of Cocoa Beach, Fla., four grandchildren and his companion, Margie Rinaldi. Also surviving are a brother, Milton Holman of Blackwell; three sisters, Thurra Wynn of Blackwell, Dixie Todd of Enid, and Jacque Feldman of Houston, Texas; plus numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will be at the home of Milton and Betty Lou Holman, 215 West Padon in Blackwell on Tuesday. Charles HuberMaster Chief Charles Huber, former resident of Ponca City, died May 13, 1999 at Coronado Villa in California, after a long bout with cancer. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 1999 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma, Calif. Charles Huber was born in Augusta, Kan., and raised in Ponca City by his mother, Pauline Huber Goldman. He graduated from Ponca City High School. He and his wife, Carrie, formerly of Atlantic City, N.J. were married on June 2, 1951, in Somers Point, N.J. Charles served in the U.S. Navy, retiring with 17 1/2 years of service on Oct. 25, 1966. He was a sportsman, enjoying the outdoors and camping, and had spent many years traveling and camping in the Baja California wilderness before there were paved roads. He took an active interest in civic affairs in the California community where he lived and for several years, he was a fixture at the Coronado City Council meetings. He was an avid supporter of the San Diego Zoo, and a longtime member of the San Diego Zoological Society. He is survived by his wife, Carrie of the home; two nieces and a great-nephew. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Huber’s name to the San Diego Zoological Society in San Diego, Calif. Services PendingLawrence BaileyLawrence Bailey died Saturday morning, May 29, 1999 at his home in Ponca City. He was 91. Surviving is his wife, Beulah of the home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, and will be announced later. Elsie Elvena SpringerElsie Elvena Springer Whitehorn, resident of Red Rock, died Saturday, May 29, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 74. Local survivors include her husband, Mark of the home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, and will be announced later. Marie HollisMarie (Arthur) James Hollis died Thursday, May 27, 1999 in Tucson, Ariz. Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Stan (Sharlene) Hollis of Ponca City. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, and will be announced later. Dorothy CoxDorothy Cox died Saturday morning, May 29, 1999 in the Blackwell Hospital. She was 74. She is survived by her husband, Everett Cox. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, and will be announced later. NEWS BRIEFSPonca Indian Veterans — The American Legion Buffalo Post 38 needs Ponca Indian Veterans help and support in the Memorial Day effort. Veterans are asked to meet at the Kaw Nation Tribal Cemetery at 8 a.m. Monday. Modern Appliance Whirlpool washers, dryers, refrigerators and dishwashers. All on sale. 116 North Fourth, 765-9847. adv. Southside Neighbors — The Vision AMBUCS will meet with the Southside Neighbors at 7 p.m. June 1 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse for Conoco’s presentation of a Risk Management program. Anyone interested in hearing the program is invited to attend the meeting. Reverse Osmosis water 25 cents per gallon. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North 5th. adv. Tutors Needed — The Literacy Council needs tutors to work with children during the summer months. Tutor training workshop will by held Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Programming Room of the Ponca City Library. An additional workshop will be set Tuesday, June 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to teach The Phonic Game. All interested in helping a child this summer, contact the Literacy Council at 767-0351. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Ponca Citian Huston Graduates — Navy Seaman Benjamin J. Huston, son of Stephen W. and Teresa S. Huston of 142 Whitworth in Ponca City, recently graduated from recruit training and was presented the Military Excellence Award at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. The award is presented to the single recruit who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, professional and academic achievement, military appearance and behavior, self-discipline and teamwork. He is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School. Furr’s Dining now open continuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv. Quarterback Club — The first meeting of the 1999 football season will be Thursday, at 7 p.m. at the Fourth Street Clubhouse. The meeting will focus on a membership drive. Rusty Benson, Po-Hi athletic director, is scheduled to attend. All parents and others are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Concealed Hand-gun class. June 5, 8:00 a.m. Information. Call 765-6589. adv. Street Closing — Fifth Street will be closed from Grand Avenue to Central Avenue all day on Wednesday, while the generator, transformers and HVAC equipment for the new No. 1 Fire Station are being lifted to the roof. A large crane will be used to do the lifts. The city asks for cooperation and patience so the area will be safe not only for the public but also for the construction workers. Entire Stock 25% off. Including bridal & swimwear. Frocks & Fashions. 114 N. Main St., Blackwell. adv. Painter at Museum — Comanche artist Robby McMurtry will present a program on his painting at the Pioneer Woman Museum Thursday, at 3 p.m. McMurtry works in a variety of media and will explore the influences on his work. The program is free and open to the public. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Memorial Holiday — Monday is an official holiday for city employees. As a result, residential refuge will not be collected and the Landfill will be closed on Monday. Regular service will resume on Tuesday. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old woman at West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 6:35 a.m. Friday on a city warrant. Pre-owned Vehicles. New Hondas, shop at home on the web.http://www.poncacity.net/mfarris/ adv. Burglary — A resident in the 400 block of South Elm Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 9:37 a.m. Friday to report a vehicle was burglarized during the night. An officer responded and took a report. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Accident —At 8:17 p.m. Friday, a Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper responded to the report of a two vehicle accident with injuries in the 2800 block of U.S. 60 east. A Ponca City Fire Department ambulance crew took one subject to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where the victim was apparently treated and released, according to the patrol. Slashed — At 7:07 a.m. Friday, a resident in the 700 block of West Otoe Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department that tires were slashed during the night. At 8:10 a.m. a second report was taken in the 440 block of South Palm Street. Modern Appliance RCA big screens, TV’s, VCR’s. All on sale. 116 North Fourth, 765-9847. adv. Destruction — A resident in the 500 block of West Ponca Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 7:12 a.m. Friday to report a rock was thrown through the windshield of a vehicle. An officer responded and took a report. Pauline's Every Monday night special. Fried chicken only - all white meat. All you can eat, $6.50. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Vandalism — A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism to a vehicle in the 400 block of South Lake Street at 8:18 a.m. Friday. Correction Of E-mail address: Pre-owned Vehicles. New Hondas, shop at home on the web.http://www.poncacity.net/mfarris/ adv. Burglary — At 8:30 a.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of burglary in the 1100 block of North Sunset Avenue. Flag Raising - Volunteers, 16 and above, needed to help with American flags in Veterans Court of Honor at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1901 E. Hubbard Road. Flags will be put up starting at 6:00 a.m. Monday, May 31 and will be taken down at 5:00 p.m. Any and all help appreciated. adv. Vandalism — A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism to a vehicle in the 600 block of West Otoe Avenue at 9:24 a.m. Friday. Tires Slashed — At 9:23 a.m. Friday, a resident in the 800 block of West Otoe Avenue notified the Ponca City Police Department that tires were slashed. An office was assigned and took a report. Accident — A Ponca City police officer took a report of a two-vehicle, non-injury accident at North Second Street and North Highland Avenue at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Vandalism — At 9:37 a.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer was assigned to take a report of vandalism to a vehicle in the 400 block of South Lake Street. A second report was taken in the area at 9:48 a.m. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old woman at the police department on a city warrant. Destruction — A resident in the 400 block of South Osage Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 9:56 a.m. Friday that tires had been slashed on a vehicle. An officer was assigned to take a report. Destruction — At 10:45 a.m. Friday, a resident in the 400 block of South Peachtree Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that tires were slashed. An officer responded and took a report of vandalism to a vehicle. Stolen — A resident at East Overbrook Avenue and North Seventh Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 12:13 p.m. Friday, that a checkbook was stolen out of a vehicle. An officer was assigned and took a report. Fire — Two Ponca City Fire units responded to the report of a vehicle on fire in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 12:40 p.m. Friday. A Ponca City police officer also responded. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Stolen — At 2:38 p.m. Friday, a resident in the 1900 block of Princeton Avenue notified the Ponca City Police Department that a bike was stolen. An officer responded and took a report. Shoplifters — An employee of Hastings, 2900 North Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:42 p.m. Friday, that three juveniles were in custody for shoplifting. An officer responded, but the store declined prosecution. Two youth were picked up by parents and one was taken home. Warrant Served — At 3:40 p.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 34-year-old man at the Kay County jail on a city warrant. Fire — Ponca City firefighters extinguished a dumpster fire at in the 2500 block of North Ash Street at 9:01 p.m. Friday. Stolen — A clerk at Midwest Stop, 1100 North Union Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 11:13 p.m. Friday, that two men had stolen beer from the business. Two officers responded and took a report. Warrant Served — A 22-year-old woman was arrested from the 400 block of West Cleveland Avenue by a Ponca City police officer at 4:43 a.m. Saturday on a Kay County warrant. Arrest — At 12:04 a.m. Saturday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old man from a traffic stop at North Fifth Street and East Alma Avenue for driving under the influence and no insurance. Accident — A resident in the 1900 block of Mary Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 1:48 a.m. Saturday, that a car ran the stop sign an Mary Street and East Hartford Avenue and was in a backyard on the south side of Hartford Avenue. Three officers responded. A state accident report was taken and a note was left for the street department to fix damage to the canal fencing. Just a Short Reminder — When you have something worthy of mentioning, just take time to phone The Ponca City News at 765-3311 and ask about the announcements of items that appear in the News Briefs column. Many of the items in that column announce coming events, or special activities, with just who, what, when, where and why information listed. LIFESTYLESCalendar CalendarSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed topic meeting; 603 South 1st. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Raelene Brown, 765-5756; Mary Beth Guy, 765-9894; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Monday. Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed 12 by 12 study; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed newcomers meeting; 603 South 1st. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271, or Ray Moreland, 762-7806. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. WEDNESDAY New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed Big Book study; 603 South 1st. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. 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 762-4887, or 762-8008. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed AA literature study; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Ponca City Newcomers will meet May 20 and members are reminded to bring recipes to the meeting. 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). FRIDAY Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open 12 by 12 meeting; 8 p.m., open speaker meeting; 603 South 1st. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. SATURDAY 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. Marland Estate garage sale 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12 at Angela Hall on the Marland estate grounds. Festive Meal Flavorful, Easy And Low FatMemorial Day meals can be festive and carefree and full of flavor without being packed with fat and calories. Low-fat or fat-free ingredients are sometimes short on taste. But, “It’s easy to compensate by adding flavorful fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices to your recipes,” says Maria Walls, senior nutritionist at Weight Watchers International. No one need feel deprived with a holiday spread that includes Southern Oven-Fried Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese, perhaps accompanied by baked beans, green beans and watermelon. Southern Oven-Fried Chicken 1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk 2 to 3 drops hot red pepper sauce 1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 2 pounds chicken parts, skinned 4 teaspoons canola oil Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large shallow bowl, combine the buttermilk and pepper sauce. On a sheet of wax paper, combine the cornflake crumbs, flour, salt and pepper. Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornflake mixture, coating completely. Place the chicken on the baking sheet; drizzle with the oil. Bake 30 minutes; turn the chicken over. Bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Makes 4 servings. Macaroni and Cheese 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 1 cup low-fat (1 percent) milk 1/2 onion, grated 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch grated nutmeg 1 cup extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tomato, diced 1 tablespoon chopped basil Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. In a large saucepan, bring the milk, onion, flour, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cheese in batches until it is melted and the sauce is smooth; stir in the macaroni, tomato and basil. Transfer the mixture to a shallow 1-quart casserole. Bake until golden, 35 to 40 minutes; cool slightly before serving. Makes 4 servings. (AP) Basketweaving Topic for Native American WomenThe Native American Women’s Wellness Group will meet Wednesday, June 2, from 7-9 p.m. at the Pawnee Bill Museum Conference Room in Pawnee. This month’s topic is “Basketweaving” presented by Dr. Bernice Kopel. Dr. Kopel retired in 1996 from Oklahoma State University, where she taught nutrition for many years. She has also studied and taught the art of basketry for 12 years. Her works have been exhibited in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Maine. and she continues to teach and enroll in workshops throughout the U.S. She says “one of my great |