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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, June 25, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALUnited Ways NOYS Volunteers Set Policies Oversee Important Details United Ways NOYS Volunteers Set Policies Oversee Important DetailsVolunteers are an important resource for community social programs everywhere. Volunteers connect a program to the community and help paid staff to stay aware of the values and needs of the community. Like all United Way Agencies in Ponca City, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services is governed by a volunteer board of directors who employ staff, set policy and oversee the development of the agency’s annual plans, budgets and program evaluations. In addition, various NOYS projects benefit from the assistance of volunteer advisory councils. NOYS sponsors the Kay and Noble County CASA program which relies on two part-time employees to coordinate the activities of over 30 volunteers. CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and a volunteer is often referred to as a CASA. Kay and Noble County CASA is a local community volunteer program established at the request of District Judge D.W. Boyd in July 1997. Kay and Noble County CASA is a member of the Oklahoma CASA Association and the National CASA Association and abides by their standards and ethics. The Kay County CASA program was established by Boyd with the help of an advisory board. Boyd served on the initial advisory board but resigned shortly thereafter to avoid any potential conflict of interest. He continues to hold a monthly working luncheon for child welfare (DHS) and CASA and works closely with the CASA director to ensure that appropriate cases are assigned. A CASA volunteer completes a minimum of 40 hours of initial training, which includes policies and procedures of the CASA program; Department of Human Services and Juvenile Court; dynamics and human behavior associated with child abuse and neglect; relevant local, state and federal laws; permanency planning and family preservation; cultural diversity; communication and interviewing skills; and the roles and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer. As part of their training, a CASA volunteer also observes a court proceeding and a foster care review board meeting. A CASA volunteer completes a minimum of ten hours of in-service training each year following their first year of service. Ideally, the CASA volunteer becomes a consistent, caring and dependable adult figure in the child’s life during a tumultuous period. The CASA provides information to the court concerning the child’s current placement, progress, concerns, desires and many other aspects. The CASA advocates for the best interest of the child, including requesting appropriate services needed for the child. In fulfilling their duties, CASA volunteers are required to review the documents, reports and records, authorized by law. Further, the CASA is required to meet with and observe the child in appropriate settings and to interview parents, foster parents, health care providers, educators, counselors and other persons with knowledge relevant to the case. The CASA volunteer must abide by the strictest rules of confidentiality. The program is currently in need of additional volunteers. To qualify a person must be over 21 years of age and pass screening requirements including a written application, personal interview and reference and background check. The volunteer must be willing to complete 40 hours of initial training, agree to serve for at least one year, to spend about three to five hours per week on the assigned case, and attend all court hearings for the assigned case. The CASA program is an opportunity for the Volunteer who wants a challenging job which can make a significant contribution to a deprived child’s life. Anyone interested should call Cynthia Linthicum at 762-8341 for more information. 101 Ranch Topic of LectureThe 101 Ranch itself may be gone — locks, stock and barrels (both rain and gun) — but its memory lives on in the minds and hearts of many collectors and amateur historians. The second in this year’s Saddlebag Lunch Series will be “The 101 Ranch Remembered,” presented by Linda Rennie and Jack Keathly. Sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, this program will bring the amazing 101 Ranch to life with stories and a display of collectibles and memorabilia. Rennie’s interest in the 101 Ranch was stimulated by a family connection — both her father and grandfather lived and worked on the Ranch. Her father, Rex Spangler, went to school there through eighth grade, so she came by her stories and anecdotes quite honestly — from one who was there. Rennie’s collection includes several ranch pictures, some of the 101 Ranch money and a branding iron. Now retired, Rennie was the auditor and vice president of Pioneer Bank and Trust. She has lived all her life in the area, having grown up in Marland. She and her husband have four children and 10 grandchildren. Keathly remembers going to the 101 Wild West Show when “the bear was still in the cage.” His collection mainly consists of items from Bessie Herbig, a cowgirl in the Wild West Show. He knew her personally from having visited her store east of White Eagle for “a bottle of pop.” In his collection is a pair of huge wooly gloves given to Bessie by Buffalo Bill with a card signed by him reading, “Enclosed is some gloves to keep you warm.” Also retired, Keathly founded Keathly’s Nursery in 1961. He and his wife have eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The current series of lunch programs will run through the end of July. Future programs will feature a stylized “Antique Roadshow” by Don Reeves of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and a poetic treatment of life as a cowboy by Oklahoma’s Poet Laureate, Joe Kreger. This week’s program will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South 4th Street. The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch, with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests. Seating is limited, so participants are encouraged to come early. A special program for children entitled “Electricity!” will be presented by Tim Curry of the Oklahoma City Omniplex on Saturday, July 22, at Hutchins Memorial, Fifth and Overbrook. There will be two shows, one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 12:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available at Pioneer Bank and Trust. New Project Tops Newkirks AgendaNEWKIRK — A discussion concerning the health department building project will be held by the Kay County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting at the Courthouse on Monday. Commissioners will open the meeting at 9 a.m. to take care of routine matters, including approval of resolutions to deposit funds into various accounts including Kay County Election Board, Election Board Overtime, EMC Insurance Companies and Reimbursement for Workers’ Comp. The commissioners will be meeting with Mike O’Connor, Kay County Health Department Administration on the building project at 9:30 a.m. The commission will also open bids for various projects including Courtroom B painting and repairs, structural repairs to the roof of the Kay County detention facility, and medical supplies. Other action may come as a result of a contract between the county and Faith Davis doing business as Davis Administrative Service to administer the Community Service Sentencing Program for FY 2001 and an agreement between the county and Eddie Douglas Real Estate for access to the Assessor’s computerized records. Cancer Patients Receive New ResourceProstate cancer patients have an invaluable new resource in their fight against cancer, thanks to a joint effort between the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and American Cancer Society (ACS). With the American Cancer Society’s translation of the NCCN treatment guidelines, which were originally designed for oncology professionals, prostate cancer patients and their families now have the reliable, specific, and easy to understand information they need to make timely and well-informed decisions about this critical health care issue with their physician. According to the American Cancer Society, about 179,300 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in American men. Rather then having to consult numerous different sources, prostate cancer patients will now have easy access to a wealth of current expert information in a convenient, clearly-written format. Among the topics covered are the different types of treatments available, information about clinical trials, specific information explaining the different stages of prostate cancer, various treatment paths and options for prostate cancer patients and a “patient-friendly” glossary. Each of these topics is covered in depth and incorporates the latest available information in cancer care. The guidelines answer frequently asked questions men have after their initial diagnosis, including how a man’s age and general health affects treatment choices and explain the stages of the disease and different treatment side effects. “The recent launch of the breast cancer patient information was received with an overwhelming and very positive response. We are still receiving a large volume of requests and inquiries,” said William T. McGivney, Ph.D., chief executive officer of the NCCN. “I am confident that the release of the prostate cancer patient information will create the same interest and demand with men diagnosed with prostate cancer.” “For more than 85 years, the public has relied on the American Cancer Society for accurate, up-to-date information about cancer and its treatment,” said Charles J. McDonald, M.D., president of the ACS. “This joint effort with the NCCN ensures that prostate cancer patients will have the information they need to better understand the disease and act, in conjunction with their physician, to get treatment that is right for them” The NCCN and ACS are planning to translate other NCCN clinical guidelines into patient versions. To obtain copies of the patient versions of the breast and prostrate cancer guidelines, contact the National Comprehensive Cancer Network at 1-888-909-NCCN. American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345, or St. Joseph Cancer Center at 767-1300. You may visit web sites at www.nccn.org or www.cancer.org. Variety of Options Available to Senior CitizensBy J. Alex Greenwood Heartland Care Group As we age, the realities of proper medical care and quality of life become paramount. However, the many options available to senior citizens can be confusing and even misleading. The first things to consider are the needs of the person considering a long term care decision. Seniors in good physical and mental health will usually opt to stay in their homes or join an independent living community, which offers a “neighborhood” of seniors and activities geared towards that age group. Assistance with minor tasks such as laundry and shopping are also often offered. Assisted living is a form of non-medical senior housing wherein folks who need help with only a small number of tasks, such as cooking and laundry, reside. Some residents take advantage of reminders to take their medications and meals. However, most assisted living residents still live independently within the assisted living complex. In most cases, assisted living residents pay a regular monthly rent and additional fees for the services they use. Other options available include board and care homes, which are group living arrangements that are designed to meet the needs of people who cannot live independently, but do not require long term care services. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s) are housing communities that provide different levels of care based on the needs of their residents — from independent living apartments to skilled nursing in an affiliated nursing home. Residents move from one setting to another based on their needs, but continue to remain a part of the CCRC’s community. However, when a senior’s health and well being require twenty-four hour nursing care and professional supervision, the long term care center, also known as “nursing home” is the best option. A long term care center provides room, meals, recreational activities, help with daily living, and protective supervision to residents. Generally long term care center residents have physical or mental impairments which keep them from living independently. Nursing homes are certified to provide different levels of care, from intermediate to skilled nursing (services which can only be administered by a trained professional). Long term care differs from acute care, which is offered in most hospitals. Acute care is intended to help the patient get better, stabilized, and ready to move to a long term care center. The long term care center helps people with chronic, degenerative illnesses or disabilities who require continued medical support over a long period of time. Many families understandably wish to keep their loved one home and provide care for that person themselves. However, they should be prepared for the exhausting realities of caring for chronically or mentally ill loved ones. Your doctor or social worker can advise you of the most realistic and appropriate setting for you or your loved one. Paying for independent living, assisted living or long term care can be daunting. Independent living and CCC’s often require a large payment prior to admission, then charge monthly fees above that cost. This is financially out of reach for many seniors. Assisted living facilities can charge anywhere between $1,000 and $3,000 a month, with nearly all expenses being out of pocket. Long term care centers (nursing homes) can also be expensive, depending on the level of care required. However, most centers accept Medicaid. Medicaid is actually the major source of public funding for long term care services. This federal and state-funded insurance covers the cost of long term care. Medicare will not pay for long term care, unless the resident is the recipient of a more intensive form of care, called “skilled nursing care.” Skilled care is usually provided to a resident who has just been released from a hospital. therefore, assisted and independent living centers generally do not accept Medicare. About half of all long term care center residents pay nursing home costs out of their personal resources. When most people enter nursing homes, they usually pay out of their own savings. As personal resources are spent, many people who stay in nursing homes for long periods eventually become eligible for Medicaid. Private insurance can help pay for long term care, of course. Supplemental long term care insurance is a good investment for a person at any age. Plans vary widely, and it is a good idea to do some serious research to find a plan that will suit your needs. For more information, contact the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and ask for their free booklet, “The Shopper’s Guide to Long Term Care Insurance”. Call (816) 364-7259 for your copy. Choosing a good nursing home can be a difficult time. There are so many concerns to consider, and family members who must make long term care decisions for loved ones often feel guilt or apprehension about making the decision. The most important thing is to find a center in which the senior and the family members feel comfortable. A way to make the process easier is to do the following (as recommended by the American Association of Retired Persons): * Visit more than one long term care center and visit more than once. * Ask a lot of questions. * Trust your feelings about the places you visit. * Talk with the long term care ombudsman, who visits nursing homes and investigates complaints. (call your state health department for information). * Talk with doctors, hospital social workers, clergy and other professionals who are familiar with nursing homes. * Visit with residents of nursing homes. * Visit with nursing home employees, especially nursing assistants, who give 90 percent of the hands-on care. * Do people you talk to regard this as a good nursing home? * Does the home have enough staff, especially nursing assistants, to give the care and personal attention residents need? * Has the state health department found an unusual amount of violations there? * Are residents treated with dignity and respect? * Are there some really good things about this facility? Many long term care centers provide services for more than just senior citizens. Check it out. Summer FeedingPonca City Public Schools will offer a Summer Feeding Program for all kids ages one through 18. Breakfast and lunch will be offered at no cost. Places available are The Salvation Army Community Center, 711 South Third. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from noon to 12:45 p.m. Union Elementary will also be open from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. for breakfast and 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. The third place is West Middle School. The cafeteria will be open for breakfast from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Liberty Elementary will offer breakfast from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Tuesday — Scrambled eggs with sausage and toast or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Wednesday — Biscuits and gravy or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Thursday — Pancakes with syrup or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Lunch Monday — Barbecue rib dipper with bread, baked beans, tossed salad, fruit, raisins or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Tuesday — Steakfingers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, raisins or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Wednesday — Hot turkey with cheese on a bun, corn, broccoli with cheese, fruit, raisins, brownies or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken nuggets with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, raisins or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. Friday — Chili dog, peas, tatter tots, fruit, raisins, cookies or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk. SJRMC Welcomes New VPA familiar face has returned to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center as the new Vice President for Mission Services. Sister Nora Elizabeth Phelan, CSJ, D.Min., has accepted the position previously held by Sister Mary Kay Liston, CSJ, who left SJRMC last March. Sister Nora said she is excited about her new position. “I feel very strongly that rural health care is crucial and is one of the factors that makes American health care the quality health care that we have,” she said. Sister Nora comes to Ponca City from St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita where she was a staff chaplain and ethics educator since 1994. Her experience in the Via Christi Health System is extensive. In addition to her position at St. Joseph in Wichita, she has served as the director of mission effectiveness at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, Calif., an ethics education and consultant to Via Christi, and interim director of pastoral care at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia, Kan. Sister Nora earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1982 in Moral and Pastoral Theology from The Catholic University of America. She received her masters degree in Theology from the same school in 1979. She also has an undergraduate and masters degree in Political Science from Kansas State College of Pittsburg. Sister Nora’s ties to SJRMC date back to 1982 when she was a pastoral associate until 1984. In 1984, she was the director of pastoral care and mission effectiveness for SJRMC at the Blackwell campus for one year before returning to Ponca City as an administrative assistant and pastoral assistant. She held that position until 1987 when she went to St. Rose Hospital. Her ties to Sister Clarita Waner, SJRMC’s Pastoral Care director, date back even longer. “Sister Clarita met my plane when I entered the convent,” said Sister Nora. “She was formation director, so I was in formation and the congregation with Sister Clarita.” When Sister Nora came to work at SJRMC in 1982, she worked with Sister Clarita in pastoral care. Sister Nora grew up as the daughter of a State Department career diplomat, which meant she spent much of her early years in foreign countries, particularly in South and Central America. It is that experience that helped form Sister Nora’s opinion on the importance of quality rural health care. “Many of the third-world countries don’t have that,” she said. “They wouldn’t have anywhere near the kind of facility we have here in their interiors.” What should you know about Sister Nora? She said the two adjectives people use most to describe her are enthusiastic and energetic and that she has a passion for people thinking globally. “We have to look at many neighbors as we look at issues,” she said. Away from work, Sister Nora enjoys Broadway musicals, reading, semi-classical music, swimming and traveling. 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. Today Kimberly Wagner, Christian Song Artist, concert, 10:45 a.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand Avenue, all welcome, admission free. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Tuesday Saddlebag Lunch Series The 101 Ranch Remembered, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. Thursday Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Saturday Christian Motorcycle Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga Restaurant, I-35 and U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa. July 3 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. July 5 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. July 6 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, for more information 762-9053 or 762-7360. July 7 Sun ‘’n’ Fun Fund Raiser for Christian Radio KLVV 88.7, 5-8 p.m. July 10 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. July 11 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., City Commission Chamber, Public Safety Center, 2000 East Oklahoma Avenue. 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, 319 West Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1, Kay County, Regular Monthly Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School, Lake Road and Enterprise Road. July 12 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Gardens, for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Community Pool Committee, 4:30 p.m., YMCA. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. July 13 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin’. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. July 14 Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Ponca City, 8 a.m. shotgun start, Lew Wentz Golf Course. July 15 United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Picnic Brunch, 9:30 a.m., Pioneer Park, Ponca City. July 17 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, call Lori White, 767-1668 for additional information. July 18 Saddlebag Lunch Series What’s This Horseshoe Worth?, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. KLVV 88.7 FM presents a touring production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, 7 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets go on sale July 6, call 767-1400 for more information. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. July 19 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. July 20 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. July 21 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commission Room. July 22 Electricity! a special kids’ program by Oklahoma City’s Omniplex, two presentations, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, North Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, free tickets available at Pioneer Bank and Trust. July 24 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. July 25 Saddlebag Lunch Series The Rhyming Cowboy, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, free, bring lunch, drinks provided, presented by Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. July 27 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in Cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. August 15 Retired Senior Volunteer Program Town Hall Meeting to discuss senior related issues, light meal 5 p.m., panel discussion 6 p.m., 319 West Grand Avenue. August 16 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Sky Rocketing Gas Prices Wreaking HavocBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer “Gas is too damn high.” That’s the succinct observation of city resident E.A. Coffman ... and perhaps many other Ponca Citians as well. Coffman was refueling his Buick Park Avenue at a local convenience store last week, watching the numbers whiz as he pumped $1.68 per gallon unleaded fuel into his automobile. With gasoline prices soaring, questions beg to be asked: Why is it happening? Who/what is to blame? When will it end? What’s the impact locally? Oil companies are laying the blame for these soaring prices on new EPA regulations requiring urban areas to use a cleaner burning corn-based fuel. They say production of this fuel is causing a shortage in the Midwest, driving prices as high as $2.13 in cities like Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis. The Federal Trade Commission, in turn, is blaming the oil companies. The commission is looking at the possibility of price gouging and, as part of a formal investigation, is expected to examine whether there is collusion among oil companies, refiners, distributors and wholesale and retail marketers. Whatever the cause, local resident Kevin Helens said prices are still getting too high. “You’ve got to cut back,” he said. Lauri Kelly indicated the astronomical gas prices were strapping the budgets of families like hers. She said it was becoming too costly for her family to afford driving to Ponca City from her home near Marland very often. “We make a list and make one trip a week to conserve gas,” Kelly explained. “All I do is travel,” moaned salesman Jim Dunaway. “I have to drive over 1,000 miles per week ... and gas prices are killing me.” Because of the distance his route takes him each week, Dunaway estimated he was losing about a quarter of his profits to fuel costs. Motorists aren’t the only ones feeling the “price bite” this summer. Citing department re-cords, police department information officer Sherry Bowers said gas drive-offs at local convenience stores have nearly doubled over the last three weeks. Records from a year ago, between June 1-22, show seven drive-offs were reported to the police. During the same period this year, convenience store clerks had reported a total of 12. Finance director Marc LaBossiere said the city’s budget hadn’t escaped a chomp from the price bite. The budget provided for just a 15 percent price-per-gallon increase this year. Instead, in the first half of the year, the city saw a 38 percent increase. “If gas prices stay at this level, there will have to be some procedural changes going into the next budget year,” LaBossiere said. The budget year begins July 1. “Most city departments were able to move money around from other areas of their budget to cover the increase,” noted Ken Parr, director of public works. “But there were other departments that had to ask for additional money.” That was accomplished through budget transfer amendments issued through the city, he explained. If gas prices remain high, Parr believes next year’s budget would feel an even greater impact than this year’s. The public works director explained that, although all city departments were going to be impacted in some measure if prices didn’t change, certain departments would be hit harder than others. “The departments to be impacted the most are departments that have a lot of equipment,” Parr said. He listed departments such as police, fire, solid waste and city utilities as examples. “Some departments can cut back on what they are doing if they have to,” Parr said. “But when you get to departments like police and fire protection, for example, their services are essential to the city. It would be very hard to cut back on the services they provide.” And, as local residents and city officials juggle budgets and checkbooks to deal with the high gas prices, all ask the same question: When will it end? Unfortunately, no one has that answer. Cancer Victim Views Trip to Germany as Part of HealingBy JACKIE SCHROEDER News Staff Intern Pamela Todd isn’t about to let a little thing like cancer stop her from fulfilling a dream. Todd, a mother of six, and 17-year-old daughter Laura, will be traveling to Germany July 31 despite her recent bout with the disease. Last September, Pamela noticed a indention on the side of her right breast. Concerned because it looked unusual and because her mother had already battled breast cancer earlier, she decided to have the spot checked. “We always knew [cancer] was possible,” Todd said. But because she had taken many of the necessary cautions to reduce the risk of breast cancer and kept herself in good physical condition, she never really expected it to happen to her. Within weeks, she was in Wichita being examined by a specialist. The Thursday after Thanksgiving, Todd received a call from her doctor: The tests were positive. Pamela, who had been happily playing with her new granddaughter and wrapping gifts for Christmas, said, “With one phone call, my world went [down].” Her situation was so severe that the doctor wanted Pamela in her office the next day. “[She was] only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays and when she wants you in her office on a Friday, you know it’s serious,” Todd recalled. Pamela was her cancer was at Stage One, and that she had a very good chance of survival since it was caught so early. She was given two options: a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. Todd herself suggested a third option. She had read about sentinel lumpectomy. In that procedure, radioactive materials are injected into the cancerous spot and its path is traced with a Geiger counter to remove the infected lymph nodes. She and her doctor decided on it, but first Todd underwent chemotherapy. On March 13, she went through the sentinel lumpectomy. “Having your lymph nodes removed is really painful,” she said. The surgery left her with no feeling in her right arm from her shoulder to her elbow. Unfortunately, the test results were not positive. The cancer had spread backwards. “I was just devastated. It was really depressing,” Todd recalled. In April, she had a second surgery to remove 18 lymph nodes. Two were negative — more procedures would be needed. “I kept thinking to myself, this is never going to end,” Todd said. On Christmas Eve morning, Pamela started losing her hair from the chemotherapy. By New Year’ Day, it was all gone. Knowing the children she worked with at the YMCA might be alarmed by her appearance, she wrote letters to all the parents explaining her plight. She returned to work. “When I walked in the room, there wasn’t even a snicker,” she said. “I had one little girl stand up on a chair and tell the class that I was sick, it wasn’t my fault I was sick, and that the medicine had made me lose my hair. And, if anyone wanted to make fun of me, they would have to go through her first.” Further tests indicated her left breast might be infected as well. On June 9, Pamela underwent a double mastectomy. Todd knows she won’t be in remission for five years. “My biggest fear is I’ve done all this for nothing,” she said. “[I’m afraid] it’s going to reoccur, and I’m going to die.” To help keep her spirits high, she tries to view every day as an adventure. Despite it all, she wants to go to Germany. “I think this trip to Germany is what will pull her through,” said Edie Freund, Pamela’s mother and a breast cancer survivor herself. “Pamela’s turned out to be a beautiful woman and a wonderful mother.” Todd said her husband Melvin has been extremely supportive and is behind the trip. “He’s been a really great husband.” She says their six children — Joe, 20; Catherine, 18; Laura, 17; Sarah, 15; Amy, 13; Mollie, 9 — have also been very positive. She will be chaperoning several students who will serve as Youth English Hosts for the World Expo 2000 world fair. The main problem with going to Germany, she says, is she doesn’t speak any German. As for the cancer, she says, “Only time will tell.” In Pamela Todd’s mind, if she is going to get on with life, she might as well have fun doing it. And, in this case, a trip to Germany might turn out to be just what the doctor ordered. DEATHSBetty J. Jones Betty J. JonesBetty J. Jones, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday evening, June 22, 2000. She was 62. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, in the chapel of the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Betty J. Jones was born Aug. 8, 1937, in Meridian, the daughter of Alice (Robinson) and William Lyons. As a young child, the family moved to Ponca City where she attended schools, graduating from Attucks School in 1955. She was employed with Gershon Tucker as manager of Tucks BBQ and Tavern for several years. She was later employed with the Ponca City school system in the food service department. She was a member of Martin Temple, CME Church for a number of years. She was also a member of Victoria’s Court of Chylanthian and GM Weaver Club. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to Las Vegas, fishing, sewing, bowling, being with family and, most of all, her grandchildren. Survivors include three sons Carlton Jones, Norman Jones and Juan Jones, all of Ponca City; two half sister; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Ronald Dean Jones; one sister, Pauline Selkirk; and one grandson. Casket bearers will be George Lockett Sr., George Roland, Odis Lawson, Carl Dewberry, Kermit Moore and Dwain West. Honorary casket bearers will be Ty Jones, Rasheem Reveles, Kris Shores, Paul Murray and Marlon Houston. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to St. John Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1357, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. Frank RixseNew Caney, Texas — Frank Rixse, former resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, May 27, 2000, at his home in New Caney, Texas. He was 73. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at the Rosewood Memorial Park in New Caney, Texas, under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Home of Humble, Texas. Frank Rixse was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Ponca City, the son of Frank Rixse and Lucy Clover Rixse. He graduated from Ponca City High School. He moved to Texas, where he was employed with CB&I until retirement. Survivors include two daughters, Dora Kaye Schermerhorn and Kimberly Faye Wheeler, both of New Caney, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Heagy and Gayle Love, both of Blackwell; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Alma Rixse. Verna Rosetta Sturm PenickBLACKWELL — Verna Rosetta Sturm Penick, resident of Blackwell, died Friday, June 23, 2000, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 80. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Daryl Donovan of the First Christian Church of Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery. Verna Rosetta Sturm Penick was born July 17, 1919, in Grant County near Medford, the daughter of Lorenzo Arthur Sturm and Elizabeth I. (Patton) Sturm. In the early 1920s, she moved with her family to Braman. She attended schools in Braman, Three Sands, Tonkawa and Blackwell, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1937. She then continued her education at Northern Oklahoma College and the University of Oklahoma. Following her schooling, she worked at S.H. Kress in Blackwell. She married Charles Kerwood Penick on Oct. 14, 1939, in Blackwell. They operated a small business in Tonkawa. They lived in Grayville, Ill, returning to Blackwell, where she remained while her husband served in World War II. She became the first female grocery checker of Safeway Stores in Kay County. They lived in Illinois, Midland, Texas, Chickasha and Colorado. In 1960, they moved back to Oklahoma. She helped her husband in a small business as well as being employed with M&W Food Chain, Blackwell Journal Tribune, John W. Steward Agency and Jim Menzer Agency, spending 21 years in the insurance field. After retirement from insurance, she managed an exercise salon in 1987, continuing working until age 75. She was active in the Christian and Methodist churches; Boy and Girl Scouts; Chamber of Commerce; member of the Top of Oklahoma Historical Society; past president of the American Legion Auxiliary; past matron, worthy matron, secretary, grand representative of Canada and president of Oklahoma of the Eastern Star; past secretary of the Blackwell Saddle Club; and member of the Blackwell Regional Hospital auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Stephen Kent Penick of Falmouth, Maine; a daughter, Sahrla Key Penick Nehring of Blanchard; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Barbara Nadine Strum McClarnon; and a brother, Ralph Eugene Sturm. Casket bearers will be Jack McClarnon, Eddie Hecklesmiller, Earl Byler, Richard Shull, Rick Ailey and Ray Davis. Honorary bearers will be Max Ebert, Charles Inmon, Jim Henley, Kevin Shull; Leonard White, Earl Webb, Dr. Don Becker and Royce Ballinger. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation — Cancer Fund, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Jack D. WhitecottonEARLVILLE, Ill. — Jack D. Whitecotton, resident of Earlville, Ill., died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at his home. He was 63. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 26, at Precinct Cemetery in rural Earlville, Ill., with the Rev. Donald L. Knowles officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hanley-Turner Funeral Home in Earlville. Jack D. Whitecotton was born Dec. 9, 1936, in Rockdale, Ill., the son of Arnold and Lucille (Harold) Whitecotton. He was employed as a concrete finisher and was a member of the Cement Mason Union Local 11 area 638. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie Raabe of Ponca City; two sons, Sam Whitecotton of Ponca City and Steve Whitecotton of Bolingbrook, Ill.; four sisters, Shirley Roach of Texas, Mary Gerard and Beverly Malkey, both of Earlville, Ill., and Sue Nagy of Sandwich, Ill.; two brothers, Ralph Whitecotton of Plano, Ill., and Richard Whitecotton of Tonica, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Guy Dale Whitecotton; one sister, Roberta Whitecotton; and two brothers, William Whitecotton and Robert Whitecotton. Anita Vee RussellSHIDLER — Anita Vee Russell, longtime Shidler area resident, died Friday, June 23, 2000, at her home. She was 81. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 26, at Grace Baptist Church in Shidler with the Rev. Carl Neal officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Anita Vee (Ann) Russell was born Sept. 19, 1918, in Beggs, the daughter of Henry (H. D.) Lowery and Dollie (Ballard) Lowery. At the age of five, her family moved to Webb City, where she grew up and attended school. She married Leroy Russell on May 18, 1935, in Pawnee. Ann worked as a housewife until 1956 when she went to work for the Shidler school cafeteria. She later was employed at Munsings Wear as a seamstress where she worked for 17 years before she retired. Ann was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing and taking trips to Branson, Mo. Survivors include three sons, Bill Russell of Shidler, Ray Russell of Kaw City, and Joe Russell of Gainesville, Texas; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Homer Lowery; and one granddaughter. Casket bearers will be Jeff Russell, Kelly Russell, Roy Russell II, C.T. Youngblood, James Smith, and Harold Snow. Honorary casket bearers will be Bob Jackson, Warren Thomas, Gene Barnes, Wesley Snow, Allen Alberty, and Jim Blake. ObituariesKareen M. DevittKareen M. Devitt, Ponca City resident, went to be with our Lord peacefully June 22, 2000, at her daughter’s home. She had been battling a long term lung disease. She was 65. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Hance Dilbeck will officiate. Initial arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Kareen was born April 10, 1935, in Tacoma, Wash., an only child to the late George and Mildred (Mickey) Ekman. She attended John Rogers High School in Spokane, Wash. During her seven years of school, she traveled the countryside dancing with a dance company called The Silver Spurs. During those years, she developed lifelong friends. She later settled down in California, where she gave birth to Terri Frances and James (Jim) Alan Devitt She eventually settled down in Oklahoma City. She was vice president of K-T-J Productions (a commercial film company) in the late 60s and early 70s. In the early 70s, she became employed as a waitress for the Famous Glen’s Steak House until its closure in the late 80s. She was also employed by the city of Oklahoma City as a payroll accounting clerk. She later resided back in Washington state for a few years then on to Colorado Springs, Colo., to be near her first grandchild. She moved to Ponca City in 1994. At the time of her death, she was employed by Wal-Mart as a cashier on medical leave. She loved people and loved to interact with her customers. Prior to her death, she continued to hope that she could return to work to serve people. He hobbies included sewing baby blankets, crafts, crocheting and playing with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Terri and son-in-law Doug Wilson of Ponca City; her grandchildren, Luke, Brent and Leslie Wilson, all of Ponca City; and her son, Jim Devitt of Australia. Other relatives included Dick and Cheryl Wilson, Steve Wilson of Ponca City; Clay and Alicia Wilson of Gunbarrel, Texas; Kyle and Nikki Wilson of Little Rock, Ark.; and Carrie and Randal Wakeman of Granbury, Texas. Other special people in her life were Anna Lashley, Maxine and Pat Bolin, Pat and Dag Beaty, Sherry, Mark and Austin Parker of Oklahoma City; Doris Nation of Mississippi; Colleen and Rich Hill of Bend, Ore., and Isabelle “Izzy” Greene of Washington. Others locally include Sandy and Bryan Lake, Rick and Becky Vanater, Rick and Melanie Karner and their children, and good friend and neighbor Vicky Fox. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or The Opportunity Center, P.O. Box 639, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. paid obituary Alexander Pavel ShadanAlexander Pavel Shadan died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at 9:50 p.m. at the Ponca City Nursing Home at 1400 North Waverly in Ponca City. He was 87. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at 10 a.m. at Rest-haven Memorial Park Cemetery, and a me-morial service will be held at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Geoffrey Pfaff, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Blackwell, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Alexander was born on June 29, 1912, in Kharkov, Ukraine, to Paul and Agafia Staricowa Shadan. As a young boy, Alexander was an enthusiastic reader of history and learner of the German language. He graduated from the university in Kharkov with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. On Nov. 6, 1936, he and Anna Kit were married in Kharkov. Later, he also graduated from the University of Colorado with a master’s degree in chemistry, working under Dr. Krystal. Alexander and Anna then moved to Ponca City where he began a career as a chemist in the Research and Development Department at Continental Oil Company, retiring in 1974. Alexander had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1953 and had served as a deacon for three years. He also belonged to the American Chemical Society and was a member of the Ponca City Humane Society. Alexander enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 states and taking tours of Canada, Alaska and Central America. He was an avid reader, especially of history. He enjoyed music and was fluent in the Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, German and English languages. Alexander became a skilled woodworking craftsman, making several pieces of beautiful furniture for his home. He also took up the hobby of needlepoint, quickly mastering it, and made many lovely pieces which gracefully adorn his home. He also enjoyed birds and animals, being especially fond of cats. Alexander is survived by his wife, Anna of the home. In addition to his parents, a sister, Luba Shadan of Ukraine preceded him in death. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Ponca City Humane Society, P.O. Box 2311, Ponca City, Okla. 74602 or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601; or, friends may send flowers to the funeral home. There will be no viewing at the service; however, friends may view at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Tuesday. paid obituary FuneralsMonday Leora Blanche Welsh — Funeral at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home in Blackwell. Burial will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater. NEWS BRIEFS-- Burglary — A woman in the 1700 block of Leslie Lane reported a wallet was stolen from a vehicle at 10:45 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 30% Discount on majority of Grand Ave. Antique Mall through June. Also 2/$1 fast food toys. 206 East Grand. adv. Theft — A resident in the 500 block of North Third Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 12:15 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Central Air From Sears/Kenmore. Be comfortable! Lower summer energy bill. 1-877-266-1550. adv. Accident — A woman in the 2000 block of Donner Avenue reported her vehicle had been dented on Wednesday at 12:32 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Needed 26 People, to lose up to 30 pounds by August 1st, brand new! Just patented! I lost 23 pounds in one month! 888-752-2308. www.enewyou.com/y2k. adv. Accident — A minor accident in the 200 block of East Grand Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 12:42 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 3:49 p.m. Friday that someone had driven away without paying for $12 in gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Theft — Someone in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported some checks were stolen from a residence to Ponca City Police at 4:02 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Burglary — Someone in the 300 block of West Highland Avenue reported hearing glass breaking and several juveniles standing in the area to Ponca City police at 9:28 p.m. Friday. The officer assigned to the call advised it was old damage. 4” Geraniums reg. $1.99 sale .99¢ each while supplies last- Keathly Nursury. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk in the 400 block of East South Avenue reported a $10 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 10:20 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv Subject Held — An officer in the 100 block of Hillside Avenue reported an 18-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication and minor in possession at 12:59 a.m. Saturday. Our crazy sale continues. Save 35% off card and gift selection. Carla’s Hallmark, downtown. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 100 block of South Third Street reported chasing down and taking into custody an 18-year-old man for public intoxication and a city warrant at 1:28 a.m. Saturday. A second 18-year-old man was also taken into custody for public intoxication. Home grown large thornless blackberries, $3.00 per qt. order now, 762-6793. adv. Disturbance — A clerk at a business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street called and asked Ponca City police at 2:51 a.m. Saturday to remove several subjects from the premises. Officers escorted two subjects back to their home. A third juvenile girl was escorted to the police department. A 27-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of East South Avenue reported a 29-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication at 3:59 a.m. Saturday. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Church Picnic Tonight — First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will have an all-church picnic at Lake Ponca Park in Shelter House No. 1 starting at 6 p.m. Drinks, table service, fried chicken, bread and butter will be provided. Those attending should bring a favorite salad, vegetable or dessert to share. There will be homemade ice cream competition, singing and fellowship. Stylist wanted. Booth rent reasonable. Call 765-8229 or 762-2972. adv. USS Columbus Reunion — USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 reunion will be Oct. 4 through 9 at Fort Mitchell, Ky. Contact Pat Condon, assistant secretary, P.O. Box 270, Piedmont, S.D. 57769-0270; home and fax, (605) 787-4038 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. MST. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Perennial Of year Rudbeckia “Goldsturm” 1 gal reg. $6.99 sale $5.49 ea Keathly Nursery. adv. Special Programs — The Ponca City Library will offer some summer reading fun for children ages 8 and older. The next program will be held on Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. entitled, “Midnight Sun Fest.” The program will last for one hour. Library Closed — The Ponca City Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for the holiday. -- LIFESTYLESPostal Service Motto Helpful for Everyday Living Postal Service Motto Helpful for Everyday LivingBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Neither sleet nor rain nor snow nor wind nor hail shall keep us from our appointed rounds,” has always been the accepted motto of the U.S. Postal Service. Dan Dyck, 30-year veteran, has added another dimension — nor cancer. For nearly three decades, Dan has been in the business of delivering mail. For many years, as a letter carrier, he brought the daily mail to the downtown business area on the city 1 route. Dyck’s advice to people who are diagnosed with cancer is to “live as normal a life as possible. I made up my mind that was what I was going to do when I found out it was terminal.” True to his own words, Dan is still working for the post office — 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday — and taking chemotherapy on Fridays. The treatment makes him “pretty fatigued,” but he has the weekend to rest. Marine Veteran A Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, Dyck is not one to give up a battle without a fight. He still has a bright outlook and plans to keep working just as long as he can. Born in Nebraska, Dan came to Ponca City later after living in Texas. His first job in Ponca City was as finance manager for Jack Bowker Ford. His wife, Shirley, had a downtown restaurant (Shirley’s Place) for a long time, and he also helped manage the finances there before she retired to become a housewife. Shirley had worked for Dave Perfect at Perfect Burger for years. Except for his slightly pallor skin color and clothes that speak of his 50-pound weight loss, one would be hard pressed to know that the blue-eyed postal worker has a terminal illness. He certainly doesn’t dwell on his health problems. “I plan to keep working as long as I can, until they tell me I can’t work any more,” Dan said. He was diagnosed with colon cancer in early 1999. The cancer has now spread to both lungs and his liver. He is being treated at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. “The doctor and staff are doing a fine job,” Dan said. He recently had a tumor on his hip and had radiation treatment. Over the years, Dan has shouldered his share of those heavy mail bags, “I’ve been a letter carrier for most of the time, but since I had an on-the-job injury, I have worked inside. I was on the 911 committee and helped with changing the addresses. I am also on the address management system and help to keep the data bases and send in the paper work.” Routes he has carried over the years include City 21, 15, 17, 22, 24, 7, 26. Started Food Drive A feather in Dyck’s cap is the fact that ten years ago he helped start the letter carriers food drive, which is held the second Saturday of May. The drive is held in conjunction the United Way Fund Drive. Thousands of pounds of food have been collected by the postal workers. This year a record 7,000 pounds was given by folks on the postal routes and picked up by the letter carriers. The Dycks have two daughters, Lisa Cross in Louisiana, and Shawn Nolan. Also a grandson, Matthew, a senior LSU. “The family has been very supportive, and I can’t say enough about the postal service. They’ve worked around my illness and found jobs that I can do.” During his service, Dan has seen a number of postmasters come and go. “I used to be the local union representative and had dealings with most of them.” The Ponca City Post Office employees 90 personnel. About the employees’ attitude during his illness, Dyck said, “The employees have been very support too.” Sisters of St. Joseph Nursing Alums To Gather for ReunionWICHITA — Alumni from Sisters of St. Joseph nursing schools across the region will gather in Wichita July 21-23 for an all-class, all-school reunion. Held every five years, the reunion of the St. Joseph Federated Nurses Alumni is for graduates of all the schools operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph during the past century across Kansas and Oklahoma. Included is the St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, the Wichita-St. Joseph School of Nursing (which merged with St. Mary of the Plains in 1978), St. Mary’s in Winfield, Mt. Carmel in Pittsburg, St. Anthony’s in Dodge City, and small nursing schools associated with hospitals in Halstead, Iola, Parsons and Ponca City. At its height — in the decades just prior to its closing — the Wichita school graduated an average of 60 students a year, said alumna and former faculty member Gerry Steiner. When St. Mary of the Plains closed in 1992, so did the Wichita school, and its faculty transferred to Kansas Newman College (now Newman University), where the nursing program continues. On the St. Joseph Campus, the old school of nursing building was demolished shortly after the last reunion, and now is the site of the new Family Practice Center, currently under construction. A reunion tea open to graduates of all the schools will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., July 22 in the McNamara Education Center on the third floor of the Via Christi-St. Joseph Campus, 3600 E. Harry, Wichita, Kan. A banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. The cost for the day is $30. Individual class reunions are scheduled for July 21 and 23. For more information, call Gerry Steiner, 316-686-6995, or Janet Hoheisel, 316-942-2397. St. Mary of the Plains College Alumni Association will hold a separate reunion, July 29. For further information about that reunion, contact: SMPC, Alumni Office, P.O. Box 416, Dodge City, KS 67801. Kiwanis Informed About Adult Protective ServicesJane Sheets introduced Kiwanis members to her work by saying “Adult Protective Services offers help to and provides protection for vulnerable adults. We investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation.” The APS program was presented to club members on Tuesday. Ms. Sheets said she understands when people find it hard to believe at first that “we have problems in Kay County and Ponca City dealing with abuse of the elderly and poor living conditions for many elderly,” but she assured the group that the problem does exist. For instance, Adult Protective Services has grown from a case load of around 4,000 in 1991 to over 11,000 referrals today. After showing a video about the problems the elderly face, Sheets explained more about how self-neglect is a big factor in her agency’s referrals. She asked members to imagine that they couldn’t reach up or bend over. If things fell to the floor, they would just have to remain there. Also, “what if we were living on a very low, fixed income? The ability to purchase quality food, personal hygiene items, and cleaning supplies would be extremely limited if not impossible,” she said. “Self-neglect is not always the way a person would choose to live,” commented Ms. Sheets. Adult Protective Services enlists other organizations to help the aged and other adults with proper medical care, self-maintenance skills, personal hygiene, and other needs. Elder Care, RSVP, churches, and civic organizations, to name a few, can help provide the essentials necessary for a better quality of life for many of the elderly. “To provide a better quality of life by the least restrictive means is my passion, and I enjoy speaking to anyone and everyone about the needs of the elderly in our region,” said Jane Sheets in closing. Jody Sanford conducted the meeting and welcomed Sonny Apman, visiting from Stillwater. Irene Czaplinski gave a report of the district council meeting. Cindy Gorrell said that she would bring the salt containers to put on the tables to remind members to contribute to the Worldwide Service Project to rid the world of iodine deficiency disorder, the world’s leading cause of preventable mental retardation. Swingin In the Park Summer Concert Open To PublicThe familiar sounds of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and other stars of the Golden Age of dance music will fill the air for the second annual “Swingin’ In The Park” concert. Bob Westmoreland and Jack Sherbon will be featured at 7 p.m. on June 27 in North Park. The concert is sponsored by the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy group, and the proceeds from concessions will be used to restore the C.H. Ruby stone gate to the park. Admission is free, and the public in invited to attend. Those attending should bring lawn chairs. Three guest artists will highlight the benefit event. Cal Denison, who sings and plays guitar, will be on hand, along with Randy Hall, bass guitarist. Debbie Boles will also be appearing. Her musical abilities cover gospel, country and western, rhythm and blues, and the music of the big bands. Westmoreland was rated by the Cleveland, Ohio, Musicians Union as one of the top ten clarinetists in the nation. He is equally talented on the alto and tenor saxophones. His woodwind virtuosity led to engagements with performers such as Liberace, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Rosemary Clooney and many others. He has appeared at top hotels and nightclubs in cities such as Las Vegas, Reno, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Atlantic City, Chicago, Pittsburg and Philadelphia. In addition to the popular classics, Westmoreland has added touches of Latin, country and Dixieland. Jack Sherbon sings and plays guitar and has toured with Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Boots Randolph, Charlie Pride and many others. He was a member of the house band at the QuoVadis for five years and played for 14 years in a band at the local VFW. The two local musicians, Sherbon and Westmoreland, sponsored the first “Swingin’ in the Park” in June 1999. The concert was such a hit with the local crowd the duo agreed to do another concert, and invited other music artists to join them. Debbie Boles career as a vocalist got off to a flying start in 1986 when she became the featured vocalist with the Northern Oklahoma College entertainment group, The Roustabouts. For six years, she appeared as lead singer with regional bands in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. She has sung on many radio commercials and continues to be available for weddings and private parties. In addition to her vocal work, she also assists her husband, Stan Loughridge, in their business, S&D Music and Sound Productions. When they aren’t on the road providing live sound for rodeos and bands, Debbie and Stan work with Cal Denison on television projects. S&D Productions is providing the sound system for the free concert. Denison is the 1997 International Country Gospel Music Association Gold Cross Instrumentalist of the Year. Cal has produced and/or played on over 400 albums and videos. For the past two years, he has produced a one-hour show “Music of the Midwest” featuring national and regional talent, on the KPOC television station. Cal’s instrumental music has been used for numerous national and regional TV and radio programs and documentaries. Randy Hall of Blackwell, bass guitarist, has played for 20 years with the country gospel group, the Fox Brothers. Joy Piel, Tim Buller Marry In Edmond Church RitesThe Quail Springs United Methodist Church in Edmond was the setting at 7 p.m. on June 3, 2000, for the wedding of Joy Piel and Tim Buller, both of Edmond. The Rev. Dean Miller officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Brad and Dawn Piel, 2725 Homestead, and Paul and Donna Buller, 2305 Drake Lane, are parents of the bridegroom. Grandparents of the bride are Corrine Wasson, Bill and Jessie Piel and Betty LeMaster, all of Ponca City. The church was decorated with white tulle ribbon bows accented with lilac and white flowers on the pews, candelabra and white unity candles, tied with white bows. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown with a white tulle skirt, and a bodice designed with slim straps accented with white embroidered flowers. Her waist-length veil was attached to a headband of white roses, and she carried a bouquet of white roses, accented with lilac berries, and with stems wrapped in white satin. For something old, she wore earrings, her dress was new; her garter, blue, and she borrowed a bracelet from the bridegroom’s mother. She also wore a penny in her shoe for good luck. Honor attendant was Janelle McDonald of Dallas, Texas, who was gowned in lilac satin. She carried a bouquet of white roses with lilac hydrangeas. Jenni Fisher of Ponca City, sister of the bride, kept the guest book. Kent Washecheck of Tulsa served as Best Man, and ushers were Robby Tatum and Mark Walker, both of Houston, Texas. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in Remington Park hosted by the parents of the couple. Assisting were Suzanne Adams, Lisa Creed, and Jenni Fisher. Dave Martin served as DJ. The couple resides at 1808 NW 173rd in Edmond, Okla. 73003. The bride is employed as a child support specialist for DHS in Oklahoma City, and the bridegroom is an automotive technician at Bob Howard Auto Mall in Oklahoma City. Out-of-town guests for the wedding were Paul Jr. and Janice Buller of Austin, Texas; David Rilee, Melissa Lynch, Paula and Ted Maloy, all of Houston, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. John Lansdown, Betty DeWhitt, Kathryn Wright, Pam Lessert, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thomas, all of Ponca City, and Lori George of Wichita, Kan. Rachel Rodgers Weds Jeremy Lee JohnsonWava Rachel Rodgers became the bride of Jeremy Lee Johnson in a recent ceremony at the Second Baptist Church. Their double-ring vows were officiated in a 4 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Paul Graham. Music included Shania Twain’s recording of From This Moment. Delbert Gray was organist, and musician was Chris Johnson. The bride is the daughter of Duane and Ann Gray, 500 Shannon, and the bridegroom is the son of Ronny and Donna white, 4610 North Pecan Road. Grandparents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Gray of Peckham, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Still of Delaware, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jeffries and Mrs. Glenda Getman, all of Ponca City. Candlelighters were Justin Hoddy and Cody Hunt. Chelsie Sledge kept the guest book, flowergirl was Cortney Sheid, and ringbearer was Keaton Sheid. Stacie Red Leaf was the honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Tiffany Faire and Sheila Banister. Each wore a butter-colored satin and chiffon gown, and carried a bouquet of Calla lilies and fern tied with buttercream ribbons. Jeff Johnson served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Scott Cunningham and Jody Sledge. Guests were seated by Cody Hunt and Justin Hoddy. The bride wore a white gown with a tulle overlay on the skirt. The illusion and lace insets on the halter-style bodice, front and back, were adorned with beading, and the back of the gown featured a row of buttons and a chapel-length train. The chapel-length tulle veiling was secured by a beaded circlet, and she carried an arrangement of six Calla lilies, six white roses, and Boston fern accented with burgundy and buttercream-colored ribbons. The bridegroom’s parents hosted a reception at the Busy Bee Arena. Assisting with the event were Becky Bezdek, Sharla Vetter and Tiffany Johnson. The couple resides at 113 Warwick. The bridegroom is employed at 101 Beverage. Rebecca Boeding Marries Trey Thompson in CaliforniaA Marine Corps sword detail formed an arch of swords for newlyweds, Sgt. and Mrs. Warren Allen (Trey) Thompson III to walk beneath following their May 27,2000 wedding in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Oceanside, Calif. Ceremonial remarks were given to the couple by Staff Sgt. Frank Ollis. Nuptial vows for Thompson and Lance Cpl. Rebecca Lou Boeding were officiated in a 4 p.m. ceremony by Bishop James Pope. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Laura Boeding of Fallbrook, Calif., and the granddaughter of Coletta Boeding of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Lloyd and Margie Van Dorn of Monmouth, Iowa. The bridegroom is the son of Dale and Kim Coons of Ponca City, and Warren and Jane Thompson of Independence, Mo., and the grandson of Margaret Thompson of Fort Smith, Ark., Art and Marcellene Coons of Ponca City, Rex and Chleora Tebow of Blackwell, and Don and Pat Niebaum of Lakeland, Fla. Lois Harris was the organist, and flowergirl was Brittany DeGunia, niece of the bride. Ringbearer was Jenna Coons, sister of the bridegroom. Serving her sister as Matron of Honor was Charisse DeGunia of Omaha, Neb., and bridesmaid was Carey Volk of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Shelly Boeding of Phenix City, Ala., was the bridesmatron. Each attendant wore a strapless burgundy satin gown and carried a smaller version of the bridal bouquet. Best Man for his brother was Brandon Thompson of Ponca City. He wore a traditional black tuxedo with black cummerbund and tie. The bridegroom, groomsmen and sword detail were attired in Marine Corps dress uniforms. Groomsmen were Cpl. Darrel Davis and Lance Cpl. Anthony Knode. Members of the sword detail were Staff Sgt. Frank Ollis, Sgt. Bill Zilliox, Cpl. Eugene Pino, Cpl. Micah Ware, Cpl. Stanford Belinte, and Cpl. Nathan Hofer. Usher was Sgt. Jaime Ramirez. Escorted to the alter by her father, the bride wore a satin gown styled with a sweetheart neckline and long lace sleeves. The fitted bodice was overlaid with Alencon lace accented with sequins and pearls. The full skirt formed a semi-cathedral-length train, and was also accented with lace, sequins and pearls. A sequin-dotted veil was secured by a braided pearl headpiece, and she carried a bouquet of fire and ice roses with white chrysanthemums and small purple Siberian iris atop a 101-year-old Bible that has belonged to the bridegroom’s great-great-grandmother. The bride also wore a garter with a blue bow. Following the repeating of their vows, the couple gave each of their mothers a rose. Leslie Moon assisted with the reception held at the church. Decorations included floral centerpieces matching the bridal bouquet. Out-of-town guests included the bride’s grandmother, Coletta Boeding of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her aunt, Linda Evans of Las Vegas, Nev.; her uncle, Vincent Boeding of Anaheim, Calif.; and her brother, Stephen Boeding of Phenix City, Ala. Trey is a sergeant in the USMC, working as a cryptographic tech/circuit card repairman. Rebecca is a lance corporal with the USMC, working as a ground radio operator. They are stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The couple chose May 27 as the date for their wedding because it was the date the bridegroom’s mother and stepfather were married. Lookin With Lou By Louise AbercrombieThe old saying “get a horse” is becoming more meaningful all the time due to the obscene cost of gasoline per gallon. But then, maybe we’d better check the price of hay per bale first. If the cost of gas continues to rise, it may be a situation such as the plot of The Gift of the Magi, where the gal cut and sold her hair to buy her fellow a watch fob, and he sold his watch to buy her a hair comb. Only in this case one would hock their car to buy gas. Under the “not very smart crook category” a local gas-drive-off (customer leaves without paying) indicates the guy only put in $6 worth of gas. Now, how smart can that be, and how far could that take him? Looks like he would have, at least, filled the tank. The question is, is it worth being prosecuted for three gallons of gas? It was mentioned that it is tough on folks working for minimum wage to afford gas to go to work. Seems these same folks are buying bottled water to drink, and bottled water — so far — is higher than gas. But, then again, who wants to drink gas? A fellow I know said he sure did like the new model cars. When he first began putting in gas, it took $15 for a fill-up. Now it takes $30 — so the gas tank must be expanding. He figures at this rate it won’t be long before the gas tank will hold enough fuel to drive to California. At one time it made some economic sense, or seemed like it did, to read the grocery ads on Wednesday and drive from store to store picking up the specials. But, with the escalated gasoline prices, the tendency to do one-stop shopping is increasing. Sometimes, one can be penny-wise and pound foolish (probably an English saying). Driving to the county capitol to save one to two cents a gallon on a tank of gas is foolish — unless of course your vehicle gets 70 miles to the gallon or you are going to put 70 gallons in your RV, in which case you would save $1.40 or about two-thirds of the cost of a gallon at $1.68. Then, if the RV gets nine miles to the gallon, it would take at least two gallons to make the trip up and back. But what the heck, you beat the system. Sports Utility Vehicles, often gas guzzlers, are also popular — as is one vehicle per driver in the family. Heaven forbid that anyone ride together or plan their trips to coincide or lay in supplies to prevent one-item trips to the store. Better gas mileage can be obtained by going 55 miles an hour, but, in this time-deprived society, most folks want to push the posted limits, whether it is 65, 70 or 75 miles an hour. Stomping suddenly on the accelerator to get ahead of the guy in the next lane also takes a toll on gas mileage. By the way — the price of hay per bale is $3.25 ... in case you want to get a horse. Bits and PiecesP.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild will hold its first meeting of the new year at 7 p.m. June 26 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The program will be a workshop on hand quilting. Members are asked to bring basic sewing supplies. Samples for practice quilting will be supplied. Guest are welcomed. Singles Networks for the week of June 25 through June 30 include the following: June 25 come to Jan’s for a salad lunch at 12:30 p.m., call 765-3603; June 27 join us at Schlotzky’s at 6 p.m. for dinner; June 29 picnic at Fifth Street Park, bring covered dish at 6 p.m. Event Honors McCallicksThomas and Edith (Bottrell) McCallick, 1601 Blackard Lane, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, July 1. They will be honored with a reception at Community Christian church, 2109 West Grand, from 2 until 4 p.m. The event will be hosted by their children, Ruby and Robert Fuqua of Hendersonville, Tenn., Edith Kay and Jack Hall of Paoli, JoArlena McCallick, Tommy McCallick, Ed McCallick, and Don McCallick, all of Ponca City. They were married July 1, 1950, at the bride’s mother’s home in Ponca City with the Rev. Loyal S. Northcutt of First Christian Church officiating. Mrs. McCallick is the former Edith Nell Bottrell, daughter of the late Ruby Pearl (Kuhns) Young, and the late Dwight John Bottrell. Mr. McCallick is the son of the late Joseph and Sybil (Settles) McCallick. They made their first home in Clinton, where he worked for the Frisco Railroad, and moved to Ponca City in 1951. Mr. McCallick was in the roofing business for 20 years, and in 1972, began working for the Board of Education, with Mrs. McCallick beginning work for the board in 1968. They retired in 1992. Both are members of Community Christian Church and are active in various offices and programs in the church. Their grandchildren include Jay, and wife, Jody Hall of Paoli; Charity, and husband, David Goodman of Portland, Tenn.; Erick, and wife, Keely Hall of Norman; Sabrina, and husband, Heath Spence of Portland, Tenn.; Alixanne, Cache, Kandice and Kara McCallick of Ponca City. Great-grandchildren are Chase Hall of Paoli, Lee Fryar and Madison Goodman of Portland, Tenn. Video Now Available in Blackwell Geared To Help People Who StutterMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chris Vacca and Dennis Berry had to learn to say their names over again. For three million Americans who stutter, saying their own name is just one of the many challenges confronting them as they start their day. Vacca, Berry and a dozen other adults who stutter discuss how they have coped successfully with stuttering in a new videotape produced by the Stuttering Foundation of American called If You Stutter: Advice for Adults, now available at the Blackwell Public Library. It’s meant to give stutterers some insight into the tools they need to begin dealing with stuttering and offers good ideas for families, speech-languages pathologists, and health care professionals,In the 55-minute program, men and women discuss how stuttering has affected their everyday lives and how they’ve learned to deal with it. They discuss challenges like using the telephone, interviewing for a job and shopping in a store. Between real-life examples, experts identify ways people who stutter can manage the problem and become more fluent speakers. The video helps people understand what stuttering is, how to improve their speech, and how to regain fluency even when they relapse. Therapy must be tailored to an individual’s needs, and it’s important to find the right program. To obtain your own copy of the 55-minute videotape, If You Stutter: Advice for Adults, send $5 to cover postage and handling to the Stuttering Foundation of America, P.O. Box 11749, Memphis, Tenn., 38111-0749, or call (800) 992-9392 for more information. The Stuttering Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1947, is dedicated to helping people who stutter, and offers the video free of charge to all public libraries. Jennifer Kastendick Bride Of Ryan Dale ChristianJennifer Suzanne Kastendick and Ryan Dale Christian were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony recently at the Marland Mansion Estate. James Williams of Ponca City solemnized the double-ring vows. Parents of the bride are Jon and Kathy Kastendick of Fort Smith, Ark. The bridegroom is the son of Roger and Valynda Christian of Ponca City. Grandparents of the bride are Carol Angst of Farmer City, Ill., and Edna Kastendick of Havana, Ill. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Floyd Carruth of Ponca City, and Mary Ann Christian of Shidler. Great-grandmother of the bridegroom is Cecil Baxter of Wynnewood. The altar was decorated with white tulle, silver bows, mauve tulips, and roses. The candelabras were decorated with greenery, mauve tulips and roses. Matron of Honor was Corrine Fisher of Lawton, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kristal Tapp and Kim Cotton, both of Ponca City. Each attendant was attired in a mauve watercress satin gown with a corset style top and ballroom-length skirt. Each carried a bouquet of white tulips and mauve roses accented with silver and mauve ribbons. Kori Benton of Stillwater served as Best Man. Jonathan Hopkins of Tulsa and Cory Nance of Ponca City were groomsmen. They wore black tuxedos with silver vests. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a matte Italian satin designer gown. The gown featured capped sleeves, Basque waistline, and a full ballroom-length skirt. The dress was adorned with lace at the neck, waist, and hemlines. She carried an arrangement of white tulips, mauve roses, mauve and silver ribbons. The bride followed tradition with something old, a penny her mother had carried on her bouquet; and something new, her dress and veil. She borrowed a white satin bag from a friend for her money dance, and something blue was her garter. Following the wedding, a reception was held in the lower level of the Marland Mansion. The area was decorated with white tulle, silver bows, and mauve tulips. Assisting with the reception were Rowena Benton, Angelia Button, Amber Clark, Dena Jones, and Tara Skipworth. The three-tiered wedding cake was decorated with crystal beads and wedding bells created with crystal beads. Each tier was adorned with mauve roses and greenery. Topping the cake was a bride and groom celebrating their first dance. The bridegroom’s cake was a chocolate cake decorated with a 1968 Camaro on top. Complete Music of Oklahoma City provided the music for the reception, and the newlywed’s first dance was to * by Bryan Adams. Following a wedding trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple has established residency in Tulsa, where she is an elementary teacher and he is a physical education teacher. Marcy Young Becomes Bride of Randy McConnellMarcy Young and Randy McConnell were united in marriage in a 3 p.m. ceremony May 20, 2000, at the First Baptist Church Worship Center with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck officiating. The bride is the daughter of John and Gayle Young, 2302 Skylark, and the bridegroom is the son of Cheryl McConnell of Raleigh, N.C. The musical prelude was recorded praise choruses. During the seating of families, Thank You was sung by Bill Justice. The bridesmaids processional was Ode to Joy played by organist Marcella Johnson, who also played the processional from The Sound of Music as the bride and her father entered the sanctuary. Special music during the wedding ceremony was In This Very Room sung by Bill Justice, and the recessional was the traditional Wedding March. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by both of her parents. The pew bows were sprays of white roses tied with double bows of royal blue ribbon and white, pearl-edged ribbon. Votive candles set amid ivy and gardenia blossoms adorned the railing at the altar. The couple stood in front of an arched brass candlestand with two spiral candlestands on either side. The bride followed tradition with something old, her great-grandmother’s handkerchief; something new, pearl and gold earrings, a gift from the bridegroom; something borrowed, a pearl necklace, which was also worn by the bride’s mother in her wedding; something blue, her garter which belongs to the bridegroom’s mother; and a sixpence in her shoe that was worn in the bride’s mother’s shoe during her wedding. The couple put a unique twist on the tradition of the lighting of a unity candle — they lit it right after they were pronounced man and wife, signifying their union and their unity as man and wife. The bride wore a white designer gown made of velour satin styled with a scooped neckline. The princess-line bodice was embellished with crystals and pearls, and the empire waistline and a-line satin skirt were accented with beading. The gown was complemented by a cathedral-length train. The headpiece, handmade by Mrs. Elizabeth Breakey, a life-long friend of the bridegroom, was covered with satin and beading to match the gown, and secured a cathedral-length white illusion veil. She carried four dozen cascading white roses accented with white ribbon and English ivy. The bride carried an heirloom handkerchief in her bouquet that was carried by her great-grandmother (Annabelle Warren Storms), her grandmother (Ruth Eleanor Storms Northcutt), and her mother (Gayle Northcutt Young). The bride also carried a handkerchief that belonged to the bridegroom’s mother. Serving as Maids of Honor were Kimberly Holloway of La Mesa, Calif., and Jennifer McConnell of Raleigh, N.C., sister of the bridegroom. Bridesmaids were Angel Ellison of Oklahoma City; Sundy VanHauen of El Dorado, Kan.; Crystal Wilson of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Melissa Breakey of Raleigh, N.C. Each bridesmaid selected and designed her own gown in a short-sleeved, tea-length style fashioned from royal blue crepe tiara fabric. Each attendant carried a mother-of-pearl covered Bible, given as a gift by the bride and brought from Bethlehem by the bride’s mother. The Bibles had bookmarks with the wedding date and the couple’s names placed in the 13th chapter of First Corinthians. The bookmarks, made by the bride, also had special charms properly suited for each bridesmaid’s role in the wedding. Atop each mother-of-pearl Bible was a long stemmed red rose. Flowergirl was Amanda Breakey of Washington, D.C., goddaughter of the bridegroom, escorted by her mother, Vicki Breakey. Both wore white dresses with blue satin sashes. Ringbearer was Tyler Wilson of Winston-Salem, N.C., godson of the bride, who was escorted by his father, Troy Wilson. Both wore tuxedos. Adam Breakey of Washington, D.C., and Todd Breakey of Raleigh, N.C., served as the Best Men, and groomsmen were Barry Breakey of Raleigh, N.C.; Charlie Young of Ponca City, brother of the bride; Jeff Northcutt of Oklahoma City, cousin of the bride; and Jim Cartwright of Raleigh, N.C. Ushers were Greg Derk of Bentonville, Ark., and Jeremy Sparks of Oklahoma City. The bridegroom wore a formal tuxedo with a white design bow tie and vest and a white rose boutonniere. Other men in the bridal party wore formal tuxedos with royal blue design bow tie and vest and single red rose boutonnieres. Scripture reader was Rebecca Breakey of Raleigh, N.C., and the guest book was attended by Julie Northcutt of Norman, cousin of the bride, and Beth Breakey of Raleigh, N.C. Program attendants were Heather Throop of Tulsa, and Brandy Torres-DeMark of Coon Rapids, Minn. Robyn Brown of Ponca City was in charge of the gift table. The reception was held in the assembly center at the church. The guests moved from the sanctuary down a candle-lit hallway featuring short pillar candles in small crystal fish bowls filled with white polished rock and set in ivy and gardenia blossoms. The bride’s table featured a center round table flanked by long tables skirted in white. At the center of the round table was a seven-tiered cake stand with each of the seven pedestals holding a different flavored cake. Each two-layer cake was iced differently in a white on white design. On either side of the wedding cake were large arrangements of white roses in silver epergnes and punch bowls at the ends of the long tables. One punch bowl was antique crystal, and the other a silver heirloom in the bride’s family. The newlyweds cut the wedding cake with a Navy Dress Sword which belonged to the bridegroom’s late father, Robert Randolph McConnell II. They also toasted their union at each punch bowl with special flutes, one set, a gift from the bridegroom’s mother, and the other set, a gift from the bride’s aunt. The grooms table, appointed similarly to the bride’s table, featured a four-tiered yellow wedding cake iced in chocolate and topped with a hockey puck from the Carolina Hurricanes, a favorite team of the bridegroom’s. Other Hurricane memorabilia filled the table, which also featured a silver coffee service. The buffet tables were decorated by strawberry topiary trees, bride and groom ice sculpture, flowers and ivy, and mirrors. A wedding video, set to music, showed pictures of the couple over the years. The guests were seated at round tables draped with white cloths and decorated with rose and pearl covered topiary trees, floating rose candles in crystal bowls and three wick pillar candles set on flower-filled gold pedestals. All arrangements were set on large mirrors. Also on each of the tables were paper hearts and special personalized white pens for the wedding guests to share a word of advice for the new bride and groom. The hearts, each strung on royal blue ribbon, were hung on a special magnolia wisdom tree. Other points of interest at the reception included a special collage of pictures of the bride and groom made by Sherre Land, and a near life-sized wedding portrait of the bride. Reception assistants were Harold and Marcy Bass, Charley and Ona Clegg, Gary and Kathy Gray, Coburn and Pam Veal, Lyn Boyer, Glenda Brown, Vickie Dodson, Barbara King, Sherre, Andrea, and Erin Land, Cheryl LeMonnier, Carolyn May, Sara Myers, Leora Simmons, Lois Skaggs, Barbara Smith, Barbara Snyder, Becky Vanater, and Nancy Wetzel. Wedding coordinators were Jerri Boyer and Denice Shears. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple resides at 230 Barrett Place, Edmond, Okla. 73003. The bride is a sales manager for Express, a Limited, Inc. store in Quail Springs Mall in Oklahoma City, and the bridegroom is manager of Bennigan’s Grill in Oklahoma City. Family members attending the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Northcutt of Ponca City, grandparents of the bride; and from out-of-town: Ms. Mary Y. Frates of Oklahoma City, aunt of the bride; Dr. and Mrs. Joe Young of Lawton, uncle and aunt of the bride; Mrs. Charles Storms of Duncan, great aunt of the bride; Mrs. Mike Cawley of Ardmore, cousin of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Clem Patterson of Surfside Beach, S.C., uncle and aunt of the bridegroom; Ms. Opal Porter of Raleigh, N.C., grandmother of the bridegroom; Shawn Spain of Des Moines, Iowa, cousin of the bridegroom. Also attending from out-of-town were the Breakey family of Raleigh, N.C.; Mrs. Loretta Breakey of Columbus, Ohio; Dr. and Mrs. Richard Webb of Raleigh, N.C.; Charles Galbraith of McKinney, Texas; Brian Popplewell of La Mesa, Calif.; and Chris North of Katy, Texas. The couple was honored with a pre-announcement party at Jerry and Barbara Ware’s home. The bride was also honored with miscellaneous showers held in Ponca City by friends at First Baptist Church in late March and by her bridesmaids just before the wedding. Tom and Jane Morris and Polly and Wallace Edwards entertained the couple for dinner, and friends in Raleigh, N.C. hosted an event for the couple. Wheatheart Nutrition MenuMonday, June 26: Dinner franks; sauerkraut; mixed vegetables; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit. Tuesday, June 27: Oven fried chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; tossed salad with dressing; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; chilled applesauce. Wednesday, June 28: Ham loaf; glazed sweet potatoes; seasoned green beans; cornmeal roll with margarine; strawberry shortcake. Thursday, June 29: Hamburger; baked beans; lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; coleslaw; bun; ice cream. Friday, June 30: Tuna patties or tuna loaf; creamed peas; carrifruit salad’ cornbread with margarine’ banana pudding with topping. Meals on Wheels Menu AnnouncedMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday through Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a doctor. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older when needed. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal, and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Menu for this week: Monday, June 26: Tuna noodle casserole; Hacienda green beans; dinner roll; sliced tomatoes; tapioca pudding. Tuesday, June 27: Roast pork with Rosemary sauce; creamed potatoes and peas; beets with orange sauce; citrus jello salad; Dutch apple cake. Wednesday, June 28: Herbed baked chicken; dill buttered potatoes; cheesy spinach; Italian pasta salad; rosy sliced pears. Thursday, June 29: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with cream gravy; broccoli; three-bean salad; carrot cake. Friday, June 30: Green chili stew; breaded okra; cauliflower; cornbread’ marinated diced cucumber, onion and tomato; limeade filling in graham cracker crust. Couple Plans July 1 Vows881 East Overbrook will be the setting for the July 1 wedding of Misty Frame and Jim Mayse. Parents of the couple are Gary and Anna Beard of Ponca City, and James and Roylene Mayse of Tonkawa. Ms. Frame is currently attending Southwestern University in Winfield, Kan., where she is working toward a bachelor of science degree in human resource management with plans to pursue a master’s degree at the university in the fall. She is employed in the human resource department at Conoco. The prospective bridegroom is also employed at Conoco. Miss Sunflower Pageant Scheduled in KansasThe Miss Sunflower Summer 2000 Pageant will be held Sunday, July 30, at Spears Restaurant in Augusta, Kan. The pageant, locally owned and operated by director Debbi Wilson, and designed specifically for children and teenagers, is seeking Kay County contestants, ages 0-19 years of age to compete for the various Miss Sunflower titles. There will be prizes for all, and the deadline to enter is July 15. For more information and entry forms, contact Debbi Wilson at (316) 775-0794. Little NewsLeanne and Joshua Wells of Houston, Texas, announce the birth of a son on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2000, at 8:17 p.m. at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas in Houston. Blake Landon Wells weighed 6 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces, and measured 19 3/4 inches. Maternal grandparents are Kristin Music and Bruce Music of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Sheila and Bill Anderson of Katy, Texas, and Phil Wells of Houston, Texas. Maternal great-grandparents are Bill McMillen, Tom and Ruby Music, all of Ponca City, and the late Oma McMillen. Paternal great-grandparents are Joan and Harold Goldman of Houston, Texas, and Agnes Well of Lake Charles, La. Kristen and James Parker of Cameron, Texas, announce the birth of their first child, Laine Kimberly, at 2:30 a.m. June 10, 2000, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Laine weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Rhonda and Danny Smith of The Woodlands, Texas, Kim and Rick Lawrence of Spring, Texas, and Pat and Jim Parker of Cameron. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ron Frick of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Houston of Cameron, and Francis Blum of Bishop, Calif. Great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Frank Frick of Ponca City. Announcing the birth of a daughter are Calvin and Stacie Hoelting of Blackwell. Trinity Alexis Hoelting was born June 15, 2000, weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. She has a sister, Kiara Hoelting of Blackwell, and a sister, Tiffany (Hoelting) Clark of Ponca City. Grandparents are Floyd and Mary Buesing of Blackwell, John and Ila McKee of Ponca City, and Norman and Kay Hoelting of Dayton, Ohio. Great-grandmother is Emily Butson of Yuma, Ariz. Brock Anthony Moman is the name chosen by Robert and Joelle Moman of Newkirk for their son born at 8:34 a.m. June 7, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 21 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Jean Waters of Tucson, Ariz., and paternal grandparents are John and Shannon Moman of Dalhart, Texas. Announcement is being made of the birth of Eryn Noelle Johnson at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. She was born at 11:15 p.m. June 14, 2000, the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Johnson. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. Her father is stationed with the United States Air Force at Ramsetein AB, Germany. Maternal grandparents are Kenneth and Ella Katherine Petty of Benbrook, Texas, and paternal grandparents are Ronny and Donna White of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are B.C. and Jerri Jeffries of Ponca City and Harvey Woodall of Cooper, Texas. Valley View Club Members Gather For Tea, MeetingAn afternoon tea was held in the home of Mrs. G.S. Richardson, 1313 South Eighth, on June 11 for members of the Valley View Homemakers. Nine members were present. Mrs. Oletta Demaree, president, opened the afternoon gathering with the flag salute and reading of the club creed, and Mrs. Richardson read the devotional thoughts. The roll call was answered by giving safety tips or sewing tips. A paper goods collection for Headstart was announced for the next two meetings. July and August meetings were discussed, and hostesses were reminded of the dates. An August picnic was planned, and members selected the food they would bring. Family members are welcome to attend the picnic. The Herb Festival was discussed, and members recited the number of herbs they have growing in their gardens and what herbs they shopped for at the festival. Oriole feeders were also discussed, and one member talked about the style and type of nectar used in the feeders. Members were encouraged to try out the new feeders. Following the close of the meeting, tea and refreshments were served, and members worked on beanbags for Headstart. Anyone interested in attending a meeting or learning more about the club, should call Mrs. Demaree at 765-6964 or Mrs. Ledbetter at 762-1089 Powells Celebrate 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. Howard J. Powell of Ponca City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner June 24 in the home of a son, Tim Powell, 1250 Talmer Road. Hosts were the honorees’ children and their spouses, Tim and Sherrie Powell, Cathy and Mark Swenson, Dennis and Kathy Powell, all of Ponca City; Michael J. Powell of San Diego, Calif., and Patricia and Bob Warner of Edmond. Howard Powell and the former Mary Catherine Drain were married June 24, 1950, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. William Reid officiating. Mr. Powell retired from Conoco’s R&D department in 1982 with 36 years of service. Mrs. Powell owned and operated a beauty shop for 50 years, retiring in 1999. They are members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and have nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. TOPS 308 Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening. Wanda Headrick led the meeting, and Joan Hendrickson gave the devotional Dear Diary, Temptations. Natalie McCoy led the TOPS pledge, and Jewel McFarlin led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Pat Meller was best loser, and Loretta Riley won the “Ha Ha Pot.” Gifts and certificates were presented to Winners of the “Roll of the Pounds” contest — Betty Flower and Delpha Clemens for KOPS, and Robinell Oldham for TOPS. Wanda Headrick explained the food charts, showed a new visitors questionnaire, and announced a drawing for Secret Pals next week. Marie Tompkins gave the program, Eat Well, Live Well. Fern Black gave a tip of the week. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844. Red Rose Garden Club Concludes YearThe Red Rose Garden Club met Monday for the last meeting of the club year at the home of Jannie Ross, president. The house was decorated with spring flowers, and members met on the front porch at a round table for their meeting. The meeting was opened with the recitation of the Gardener’s Creed by the members, followed by roll call, and the reading of the minutes by Sue Boettcher. Theory Chiu gave the treasurer’s report. It was announced that Red Rose was in second place in the contest of gardening hours, and Jannie Ross was named Gardener of the Year and presented with a certificate. Eleanor Coates was made an honorary member of the club. Members were urged to complete their record of gardening hours to turn in to Maxine Manering. Following the meeting, members were given a tour of Mrs. Ross’ gardens. The next meeting will be in September. Birthday PhotoPhotographs will be used with birthday stories for persons age 90 and older, and will be placed in the Lifestyles section of The News. Birthday stories without photos will be used for persons celebrating 75 years or more. Information and photos may be mailed, e-mailed or brought to the Lifestyles desk in the Newsroom, and photos will be available for pick-up or mailed back. Mailing address for The Ponca City News is Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602 and e-mail may be sent to lifestyles@poncacitynews.com Nuptial Vows Solemnized For Davis and EddingerNuptial vows were solemnized June 10, 2000, at 8 p.m. for Denise D. Davis and Timothy J. Eddinger, both of Ponca City, in the home of the bride’s mother, 1705 Dover. Noel Sneed officiated the vows. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Kenneth E. Davis of Ponca City and the late Kenneth Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ross of Kaw City are parents of the bridegroom. The bride’s son is Shannon L. Johnson. The music From Here to Eternity was played at the beginning of the ceremony. The bride was gowned in a white lace, ballroom-length dress accented with pearls. Her headband of lilacs and pearls was accented with a drape of pearls and seashells, and she carried a bouquet of fresh lilac-colored lilies and white roses tipped with lilac, small lilac silk roses, and white lace and lilac streamers. The bride was attended by Trayci Thompson as Matron of Honor. She wore a long lilac silk gown adorned with dark lavender flowers on the hemline. John Kiker served the bridegroom as Best Man. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother. Assisting were Jo Ella Darvanapah of Oklahoma City and Warren Marlar. The couple resides at 704 South Tenth in Ponca City. The bridegroom is a painter with Ponca Body and Paint. Summer Humphrey To WedA July 22 wedding in the First Baptist Church is being planned by Summer Reneé Humphrey and Scott David Morris. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ms. Liz Humphrey of Drumright, and Ron Humphrey of Broken Arrow. Morris is the son of Gil and Sandy Morris, 2221 Canary Drive. Miss Humphrey is a graduate of Drumright High School and earned a degree in elementary education at East Central University. The future bridegroom, a graduate of Tonkawa High School, holds an associate degree from Northern Oklahoma College, and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Science and Art of Oklahoma. He earned a master’s degree at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is currently employed as the men’s basketball assistant coach at Oklahoma Christian University. In the fall, he will be a math instructor and assistant coach for women’s basketball at NOC. Wedding Plans AnnouncedAnnouncement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of April Goertzen and Luke Walcher. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the 2 p.m. ceremony July 29 at the Mennonite Brethern Church in Ulysses, Kan. The bride-elect is the daughter of Byron and Meichelle Goertzen of Johnson, Kan. She is the granddaughter of Ann and Jim Koehn of Enid, and the late Anna Mae and Harry Goertzen. She is a 1998 graduate of Johnson High School and is pursuing a degree in elementary education from Sterling College in Sterling, Kan. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Dr. Ron and Becca Walcher of Tonkawa. He is the grandson of Velda Rae and Bill Barber of Blackwell, Emma Walcher of Tonkawa, and the late Olin Walcher. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Sterling College in May and will be working at the college as a webmaster. Local Students Attend Summer Arts InstituteUnder the instruction of world-renowned artists, five Ponca City students are receiving extensive arts training. James Barraclough, Stephanie Council, Robert Hwang, Emily Jack and Jacque Salmons are attending the 2000 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at the University of Oklahoma’s Norman Campus. The Oklahoma Arts Institute provides Oklahoma students ages 14-18 with the opportunity to engage in two weeks of intensive pre-professional training in the arts under the direction of the nation’s leading artists. During the residential institute, students are engaged daily in six to seven hours of intensive training in the disciplines of acting, ballet, choral music, drawing/painting, film/video studies, modern dance, orchestral music, photography and poetry. In addition, students are exposed to a variety of other art forms and learning opportunities through a range of complimentary evening programs. Daily seminars and presentations give students the opportunity to speak informally with faculty artists and entice interest in different art forms. Through a competitive audition process, 270 students from a pool of more than 1000 were selected to attend the event. Students attend the institute on scholarships funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, in partnership with private donors. This funding covers $1700 of the $1800 tuition cost for each student to attend the Institute, leaving only $100 to be paid by each student. College credit for attending the institute is available through the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. James Barraclough, orchestra (French horn) said, “This melting pot of culture and art allows students in one discipline to receive education in others. As a result of this exposure to all of the arts, I have gained a greater appreciation for those who have the courage to do what they love.” In addition to the scholarship provided each of the students by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, he received funding from the Southwestern Bell Scholars fund. Stephanie Council, chorus student, said, “OSAI is different than other arts education programs in that it is definitely not just a summer camp. Most of the people here take their art form very seriously. In addition to this, we have a lot to exposure to art forms other than our own.” Her funding includes the Marcella Craver Young Memorial Scholarship fund. Robert Hwang, orchestra (violin), says, “I learned at OSAI that the best experience is to live your life to the fullest. I will make sure to take advantage of all the opportunities that are presented to me.” Emily Jack, orchestra (violin), said, “0SAI is much more intense than other arts programs. My knowledge about my discipline has expanded greatly because of the amazing instructors who are extremely helpful and talented.” Her funding includes a Sarkeys Foundation Scholars fund. Jacque Salmons, chorus, indicated that “OSAI is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to gather together. it is the only camp which focuses on the student as an individual and not just another kid.” She is attending the institute with funding from the Department of Education and a Brattain Scholars fund. HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting: 603 South 1st. Monday Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months. 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, Pizza Hut. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South First. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 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.” Fore more information call 762-2161. SPORTSGolf NotesThe Wentz Ladies Golf Association will play the front nine for Ladies Day Tuesday. All flights will draw for pairings at 8:15 a.m. WLGA Invitational Championship Flight 1 — Julie Alles-Diane Mills 2 — Phyllis Potter-Trish Wagner President’s Flight 1 — Jerri Barnes-Shirley Pigg 2 — Toshi Burrough-Calyn LaVergne A Flight 1 — Andy-Amy Bowen 2 — Ruby Mongold-Alma Focht B Flight 1 — Earline Lore-Kay Brannon 2 — Dee Coy-Ruth Rosborough C Flight 1 — Donna Snelling-Shirley Bean 2 — Ruth Lyhane-Lynda Nichols Closest tro Pin B&C flights — Shirley Bean Closest to Pin Championship, Presidents & A flight — Kathleen Hares Longest Drive B&C flights — Debbie Woods Longest Drfive Championship, President’s & A flight — Jerri Barnes Wentz Modified Alternate Shot Championship Flight 1 — (74) Rick Hearst-Danny Creed 2 — (74) Junior Dixon-Mike Delaney President’s Flight 1 — (70) Tony Underwood-Rick Sober 2 — (73) Tony Garcia-Dennis Mooney 3 — (76) Johnny McCloud-Leon Cook 3 — (76) Paul Krueger-Don Gabbert 3 — (76) Rob Dick-Carl Reutter
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