LOCAL

City Calendar
School Begins Again in Less Than a Month
Students Must Abide By Immunization Laws
Summer Feeding Program
Versatile Christopher Cross Coming Soon to the Poncan
Chamber Auction Aug. 12
Domestic Violence Program Often Serves Fleeing Victims
Two PTC Educators Nominated For State Awards from OVA
County Agenda Includes Trash Cop Position
‘Good Morning, God’ Or ‘Good God, Morning’
Cowboy Poetry Topic of Final Lecture
Limitations Set On Trash Left For Pick-Up
Ponca City Wins National
Commissioners Facing Two Agendas on Monday
Tonkawa City Workers Still Upset
Mr. Clean Setting Aside VP Speculation Keating Still Tends to Business

City Calendar

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

Anytime

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

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

Monday

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

Monday-Friday

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church invites all children age 3 to grade 8 to join us in the Ark for Vacation Bible School, 6-8:15 p.m., theme “2000 Ark Ave.” Sharing God’s love, creating projects, playing water games, singing and snacking, 2800 Turner Road.

Tuesday

Library Program Storytimes for ages 4-7 Mouse Around, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue.

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.

Ponca City Senior Center Senior Crafts, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, come and bring your ideas and be ready to craft and have fun.

Drug Store 2000 Committee, 4 p.m., United Way of Ponca City, 205 North Second Street, public welcome, for more information call 765-2476.

Ponca City Rough and Tumbled Rock and Gem Club, 7 p.m., regular meeting, Albright Methodist Church, visitors welcome.

Wednesday

Library Program Storytimes for ages 2-3 Mouse Around, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue.

Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room.

Thursday

Library Summer Reading Club Program for 8 years and older, Traveling in Style, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue.

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force, 6:30 p.m., United Way of Ponca City, 205 North Second Street, public welcome, for more information call 765-2476.

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.

Friday

District 17 Child Abuse Prevention Task Force, noon, Western Sizzlin’, 1209 East Prospect Avenue, public welcome, for more information call 765-2476.

Senior Bingo! 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, come join us for fun, refreshments and prizes.

August 1-5

Grand National Motocross Championships, Jack Blevins Motocross Track, West Prospect Avenue.

August 2

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

August 3

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by.

Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc., 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information 762-9053 or 762-7360.

August 5

Christian Motorcycle Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga, I-35 and U.S. 60.

August 7

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

August 8

Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., City Commission Chamber, Public Safety Center, 200 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.

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

Rural Water District No. 1 of Kay County, regular monthly board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School.

August 9

Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Gardens, more information 762-9866 or 718-0314.

Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates.

August 10

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

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 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.

August 14

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.

August 15

Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue.

Community Town Hall Meeting to discuss senior related issues for all area seniors as well as caregivers, light meal 5 p.m., panel discussion 6 p.m., 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, hosted by area Senior Task Force agencies.

Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Kaw City Community Building, Kaw City.

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

August 16

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.

August 16-19

101 Wild West Rodeo, 8 p.m., 101 Ranch Rodeo Arena, West Prospect Avenue at North Ash Street.

August 17

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by.

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

Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln.

August 18

Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commissioners’ Room.

August 21

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, Ponca City, call Lori White, 767-1668 for additional information.

August 24

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by.

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

American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue.

August 28

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.

August 31

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by.

School Begins Again in Less Than a Month

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Public school students go back to school in less than a month. With that in mind, the Ponca City schools have set enrollment dates, times for prekindergarten through 12th grade students.

State law requires school attendance between the ages of 5 and 18. A child must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1 to be admitted to kindergarten and six years old on or before Sept. 1 to enroll in first grade.

All students entering kindergarten through sixth grade must present complete immunization records including dates of shots verified by a licensed physician. In addition, kindergarten and first grade students must provide documentation of birth date. Elementary students are to register at their appropriate zoned school. Proof of residence is required for all new students.

Questions regarding attendance areas or residency requirements should be directed to the Administration Offices at 767-8000.

Students enrolling for the first time need to provide birth certificate, social security number, immunization records, student’s identification and proof of residence.

Enrollment Placement

School records will be obtained from previous schools, so the address of the previous school is a requirement. Special education or gifted/talented records are also needed at the time of enrollment in order to assure proper placement. An unofficial transcript is needed for grades 9-12.

The student attending Ponca City schools must be a resident of the district, living with a parent, legal guardian or person or institution having care and legal custody of such child. Exemptions include students living in therapeutic foster homes.

All prekindergarten, kindergarten and first grade students must provide documentation of birthday by submitting a birth certificate. Birth certificates are requested for all other students; although, they are not mandatory.

Out-of-District Transfers

In January 2000, the Ponca City board of education adopted a new out-of-district open transfer policy to comply with the requirements of House Bill 1759 which was designed to allow parents greater school choice.

The new policy allows students to transfer to another school for the next academic year as long as the request is made prior to Feb. 1. Emergency transfers may occur anytime if they meet one of the emergency reasons available under state law.

Transfers will be processed in the order in which the applications are received. The district may accept or refuse any transfer request based on the availability of programs, staff, or space and with provisions relating to each student’s behavior, attendance, and attitude at his/her previous schools.

Questions about transferring into the Ponca City schools can be directed to Dr. Joe Surber at 767-8000.

In-District Transfers

Transfer requests from one Ponca City school attendance area to another school within the district are to be submitted to the superintendent or his designee for approval.

Since class size is a consideration, all such transfer requests will be considered after enrollment for that school term and will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All in-district transfers are granted for only one year and will be granted on a limited basis.

The board does not encourage in-district transfers and transportation to a school outside the attendance area will not be provided.

All transportation information will be given upon enrollment.

Free and reduced lunch applications will be available at enrollment.

Also, a list of school supplies needed will be distributed at the time of enrollment. Most local school supplies stores keep a list of supplies.

2000 Enrollment Dates

Elementary Schools, all elementary schools will enroll students on Aug. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m.

West Middle School, July 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. and July 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.

East Middle School, all eighth graders will enroll Aug. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m.

High School, seniors will enroll on Aug. 3, juniors on Aug. 4, sophomores on Aug. 7 and freshmen on Aug. 8. All times will be 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Late enrollment will be held Aug. 15.

The first day of school in Ponca City will be Thursday, Aug. 17.

Students Must Abide By Immunization Laws

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Time is winding down for Ponca City students to receive immunization shots before school starts on Aug. 17.

State law requires parents or guardians of all minor children who enroll in public schools in the state of Oklahoma to present a certificate of completed immunizations; to present proof of being in process of receiving the required immunizations; or to complete an exemption form for medical, religious, or parental objections. Immunization requirements for the school year of 2000-2001 are as follows:

Four-Year-Old Program — 4 DTP, 3 OPV, I MMR, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 Hepatitis A, 1 Varicella

Kindergarten, first and second grade — 5 DTP, 4 OPV, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 Hepatitis A, 1 Varicella (or statement of when child had chickenpox)

Third and fourth grade — 5 DTP, 4 OPV, 2 MMR

Fifth and sixth grade — 3 DTP, 3 OPV, 2 MMR

Seventh through ninth grade — 3 DTP, 3 OPV, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 Hepatitis A

Tenth grade — 3 DTP, 3 OPV, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B

11th and 12th grade — 3 DPT, 3 OPV, 1 MMR

All MMR doses must have been administered on or after the child’s first birthday. If the fourth dose of DPT and third dose of OPV are administered on or after a child’s fourth birthday, then the fifth dose of DTP and fourth dose of OPV are not required.

Special Immunization Clinics

Special immunization clinics will be held to ensure that all kids have the opportunity to receive immunizations from the Kay County Health Department, 1201 East Hartford. Dates and times for the summer of 1999 and spring of 2000 are as follows:

— Regular immunization clinics every Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to p.m.;

— Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.;

— Friday, Aug. 4 from 8 to 11 a.m.;

— Friday, Aug. 11 from 8 to 11 a.m.;

— Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Special Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B clinics will be held on Sept. 29, November 17 and April 6.

The special hepatitis clinics are held for sixth grade students at each of the elementary schools and West Middle School.

Each student participating in these school clinics are required to have a signed consent and release of information on file with the school.

Parental consent is required. Bring your child’s shot record to each clinic. There is no charge for immunizations. Donations are accepted. Your child may also go to his/her doctor for immunizations.

Oklahoma’s School Immunization Law allows exemptions to immunizations for medical, religious or personal objections. The exemption forms are available from the Oklahoma State Department of Health or local schools.

Summer Feeding Program

Ponca 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 Salvation Army Community Center, 711 South Third, for breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m., West Middle School for lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Liberty Elementary for lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Breakfast

Monday — Pop tart or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk.

Tuesday — Pancakes with syrup 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 — Breakfast surprise or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk.

Friday — Breakfast surprise or cold cereal with orange juice and white or chocolate milk.

Lunch

Monday — Hot pocket, corn, 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 dog on a bun, baked beans, broccoli with cheese sauce, 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 — Hamburger on a bun, potato tots, fruit, raisins, cookies or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, orange juice and milk.

This will be the last week for summer feeding.

Versatile Christopher Cross Coming Soon to the Poncan

Christopher Cross is versatile, says Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan Theatre. One writer says that for music lovers, the name Christopher Cross conjures up a wide variety of images. Fans will vividly recall the hard-rocking narrative of Ride Like the Wind, the delicate introspection of Sailing, and the classic pop style of Arthur’s Theme.

In the music scene today, specialization has led many artists into narrow boxes. Wessel says that “Cross is a delightful exception, and his art is the better for it.” Cross will show his versatility in the Poncan Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3.

Cross burst onto the scene early in 1980. His first CD was one of the most celebrated debut albums of all time. It won a total of five Grammys. It yielded four hit singles and sold more than six million copies worldwide.

Shortly after, Cross enjoyed huge success with Arthur’s Theme from the film Arthur. His musical underscore to the charming comedy of Liza Minnelli and Dudley Moore won an Academy Award. Christopher Cross was on top of the world.

In the 1980’s, Cross made his own brand of pop and his own brand of rock and roll. He released three more albums, scoring hits with All Right and Think of Laura. ABC’s General Hospital chose to use the latter song as the theme for the characters Luke and Laura. His love song Swept Away, written for the tv show Growing Pains, brought an Emmy nomination.

Cross was raised in the hills of Texas. His success brought a huge culture shock, since he rose with breath-taking suddenness to the top of the music industry. He may not have been ready for fame at the time, but he kept it all together. His keyboard player Bob Meurer, a friend from the days of playing in Texas bars, still works with him. Cross and his band have toured the U.S. and internationally, becoming as famous overseas as he is in the U.S.

Tickets for the Christopher Cross concert may be purchased at the Poncan Theatre. The theatre box office is located at 104 East Grand. Tickets may be reserved by phone at 580-765-0943, weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. The Poncan Theatre accepts Visa and MasterCard.

Chamber Auction Aug. 12

The Chamber of Commerce auction is coming up fast, according to Carla O’Neill, chair of the auction committee. She says “this is our first auction since 1995, and it’ll be great fun. Folks should mark their calendars now and plan to attend.”

The auction will be held at the Wentz Camp in Ponca City on Saturday, Aug. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

“This is a great way to support the community,” O’Neill says. The proceeds from the auction support the Chamber of Commerce and its many programs. O’Neill says the Chamber enhances the quality of life in Ponca City. “The auction provides a terrific way for citizens to have a good time while they’re building our home town,” she says.

The rock-pop band “Poverty’s Children” will perform as part of the festivities. O’Neill says that for a $10 ticket price, “you can feed yourself silly, enjoy the auction and whoop it up to a great band.” Circus decor will be seen in abundance, with clowns, balloons, and festive colors everywhere.

There are actually two parts to the auction. A silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be completed by 8. Then at 8 p.m., the live auction begins. Homer Nicholson of Nicholson’s Auction Company will officiate the evening. After the live auction is completed, “Poverty’s Children” will play until midnight.

“We’re very excited about the great things we’ve got in the auction,” she says. Patrons can bid on an amazing assortment of products and services. You should imagine a great value on a trip, or a champagne brunch provided by a Ponca City local celebrity. Gourmet dinners, golf instruction by your favorite college coach, and the limited edition Pioneer Woman Bronze are all included. Matching bicycles, tanning, hotel rooms, and many other items are available to the highest bidder.

Tickets to the auction may be purchased at area financial institutions, Carla’s Hallmark, and the Chamber of Commerce. The financial businesses are Commercial Federal, both branches of the Cherokee Strip Credit Union, both branches of Home National Bank, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Bank of Oklahoma, both branches of the Bank of America, and The First National Bank of Oklahoma. Carla’s Hallmark is located at 405 East Grand. The Chamber office at 420 East Grand is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Their phone is 580-765-4400.

Domestic Violence Program Often Serves Fleeing Victims

The Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma, Inc., located in Ponca City, serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Kay, Osage, Noble, Payne and Pawnee counties.

Providing a safe shelter to those fleeing violence in their home, the Program also offers counseling, court and medical advocacy, transportation, food, clothing, case management and assistance in becoming free from violence.

Strengthening and empowering individuals and families through these programs is heavily dependent on the strong base of community members volunteering their time for the Program and it’s clients.

Domestic Violence is very real and happens daily in Ponca City. For many, it is easy to shrug and think, “that would never happen to me!” The painful reality is that when crime is “someone else’s problem” it becomes our greatest threat.

Many Ponca Citians face the fear of physical, emotional or sexual abuse daily without knowing what will trigger the violence from one moment to the next. The tragedy of domestic violence and sexual assault crosses all social, economic, religious and occupational lines.

Volunteers at the Domestic Violence Program are many times the first to come in contact with a victim needing assistance. The Program has volunteers on-call 24 hours a day to respond to calls for assistance.

In addition to the 10 employees and approximately 30 volunteers, a 15 member volunteer board of directors manages the Program. With the generosity and dedication of Ponca City and it’s volunteers, the Program has been able to provide services to the community since 1979 and last year served nearly 600 individuals and families.

Becoming a volunteer is a way of speaking out and becoming a voice for victims, whether for oneself, a loved one or for someone they’ll never know. This means taking a stand and offering a hand to crime victims in need.

There are many areas in which a volunteer can become involved in the Domestic Violence Program. Some of these areas include rape response team, child care, office assistance, transportation, life skills education, counseling, court advocacy, shelter maintenance, fund raising, crisis intervention, public speaking and board of directors membership.

According to Lynna Clark, Volunteer Coordinator, “We are in constant need of more volunteers because they are vital to our being able to provide such quality services to our community.”

The Program works with many other United Way agencies in Ponca City to coordinate the services and programs. Anyone interested in volunteering his or her time can call the Domestic Violence Program office at (580) 762-2873.

Two PTC Educators Nominated For State Awards from OVA

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

TULSA — Two educators from Pioneer Technology Center have been nominated for two state awards from the Oklahoma Vocational Association (OVA).

Beth Frantz, health occupations coordinator, has been nominated for the OVA Outstanding Educator Award. Molly Thies, marketing instructor, was named for the OVA “Pride Award.”

The award winners will be named at the Career and Technology Education Summer 2000 Conference (formerly Vocational and Technical Education Summer Conference) held Aug. 1-3 at the Tulsa Convention Center.

The conference, one of Tulsa’s ten largest, attracts more than 3,500 career and technology educators from across Oklahoma.

Since joining the practical nursing staff at PTC in 1980, Frantz has made it her goal to help her students grow both intellectually and professionally, said Charlotte Edwards, OVA executive director.

Edwards said that helping students meet their goals and providing a quality source of health care professionals for Kay County and Oklahoma are the motivating force in Frantz’ career. She is highly respected by the medical community for her support of quality instruction and professionalism.

“In the clinical setting, Beth’s dedication to the highest level of excellence for her students is quite evident with them, as well as the hospital staff,” Edwards said. “Her students are taught and exposed, not only to what they need to know to be licensed, but also what they need to know to survive and excel in the ‘real world’ of nursing.”

Frantz has made improvements to her program that better meet the skill levels needed by employers. These improvements have resulted in a 100 percent employment for graduates of the Practical Nursing program, Edwards said.

“Beth is an excellent role model for both students and staff. Her students learn to reach inside themselves to do their best under her leadership. She helps them realize the potential for success is in them,” she said.

The OVA Outstanding Educator Award recognizes Career Tech educators for providing significant contributions to career and technology education programs for youth and adults in their fields.

Thies was nominated for the “Pride Award” for her leadership role in helping coordinate a parade float project as part of efforts to strengthen recruitment efforts within the PTC community.

“Molly initiated the idea of the float and also worked to create the theme, Pioneer Tech Success: Climb the Ladder of Success,” Edwards said. “The project theme allowed the school to highlight their successes with a student and staff filled float representing different areas and programs. The parade project surpassed the recruitment expectations and generated new relationship within the community.”

OVA is the professional organization for the state’s career and technology education administrators, teachers and staff members.

County Agenda Includes Trash Cop Position

NEWKIRK — A discussion concerning the position of emergency preparedness director/trash cop will be held by the Kay County Board of Commission at its regular meeting Monday beginning at 9 a.m. in the Courthouse.

The board will also discuss a utility line permit from the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company.

Various routine money situations will also be handled by the commission, including cash fund appropriations, and various transfers of funds, plus deposit of funds received.

Other items on the agenda include resolutions to dispose of equipment from the treasurer’s office and various routine fund situations concerning the treasurer’s office.

There will be a discussion concerning funds to be budgeted to the Kay County Floodplain Management Board for administration costs.

‘Good Morning, God’ Or ‘Good God, Morning’

The Rev. Ramsey’s sermon title for both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at the First Lutheran Church will be “Is It ‘Good Morning, God’ or ‘Good God, Morning’?”

The sermon is based on the scripture readings for the day which all speak about God’s power over life and death. Special music will be provided by Randy McDaniel. He will sing Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise.

Adult confirmation and baptism and the reception of new members will take place in the 8:30 a.m. service. In the 11 a.m. service, Anna Reneé Ellis, infant daughter of Tim and Michele Ellis of Frisco, Texas, and the granddaughter of Paul and Barbara Ellis of Ponca City will be baptized.

The Fruit of the Spirit will again be the topic for the discussion at the 6:30 p.m. service. The trait being studied on July 23 will be ‘self control.” One question to be asked will be “What do you do to keep from ‘losing it’?”

Anyone in the community is invited to join the members of First Lutheran at any of the worship services on Sunday.

Cowboy Poetry Topic of Final Lecture

An ode to a cow? Waxing lyrical about a favorite dog? Can one’s muse really be a horse?

The final offering in Pioneer Bank’s Saddlebag Lunch Series is entitled The Rhyming Cowboy. It will feature Joe Kreger, Oklahoma’s Poet Laureate.

Kreger was born and raised in Tonkawa. As a young man, he cowboyed on ranches in Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. During his college years at Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma State University, he worked the rodeo circuit. Claiming to be a “slow learner,” Kreger said it took awhile to discover he wasn’t particularly talented in the rodeo arena. However, he did earn a degree in animal science and proceeded to do graduate work in agricultural education.

He has spent most of his life in the livestock business, both self-employed and as an employee. Like many other under-capitalized operators, he has often had needed employment to help “outrun the wolf.” He has taught agriculture at Northern Oklahoma College and, at one time, worked for Continental Oil Company. For the past 20 years, he has raised pure-bred Beefmaster cattle and sold ranch equipment.

It wasn’t until he was 56 years old that Kreger started writing poetry.

His first book, Looking at Life, was published in 1997. This was followed by an audio album, Small Pleasures, recorded in 1998. It was also in 1998 that Gov. Frank Keating appointed Kreger as poet laureate of Oklahoma, a position he will hold until Jan. 1, 2001. Now, when not feeding cows or writing up receipts for ranch equipment, Kreger is speaking at various farm, ranch and civic functions.

Kreger’s book and tape will be available at the event through a representative from Brace Books.

This week’s program will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth 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.

Limitations Set On Trash Left For Pick-Up

Solid waste superintendent Ken Wilson issues some reminders to residents concerning refuse pick-up.

According to Wilson, refuse containers must be of substantial galvanized metal or plastic construction and provided with handles of sufficient strength to lift container and its contents therein.

The containers should also have a tight fitting cover (lid) with handles.

Wilson noted that these containers shall be no larger than 35 gallons and no less than 20 gallons and shall not weigh more than 75 pounds when filled.

A minimum two-mill 35-gallon bag may be used in lieu of cans not to exceed 75 pounds.

He said that if plastic bags are utilized, they should not be put out until the scheduled day of pick-up.

Wilson also said brush must be bundled and tied and not exceed 36-inches in diameter and not be longer than four-foot in length.

For more information contact Ken Wilson at 767-0411.

Ponca City Wins National

BRANSON, Mo. — Gymnastic Jesters, from Kem’s Gym and The Inciardi School of Dance, won the Group Grand Champion Award Thursday for the American Kids Talent Search. They performed to a standing ovation at the Silver Dollar City Opera House and received their award at the spacious Country Tonight Theatre in Branson.

The routine, choreographed by Suzanne Kem, was set to Something Funny Happened On The Way To The Forum and contained dance, gymnastics, and novelty antics. The zany costumes were neon colors over black.

The gymnasts ranged in age from 5 to 18 years. Competitors were Eric Chambray, Krystal Gulley, Paula Krueger, Abby Fruits, Janna Nesbit, Melissa Bacher, Lacey Allen, and Casey Cashon. Also included were Stephanie Kline, Rachel Vinyard, Lara Upshaw, Cari Cashon, Jordynn Martin, Courtney Landis, Amanda Myers and Kristen Kepka from Ponca City.

Representing Tonkawa were Cassidy Ladd and Paige Klinger and from Blackwell were Alexis Morrison and Ashley Stuever to round out the group.

Members of the group that helped qualify the number for Nationals, but did not compete in Branson were Elisa Massey and Mica Havens, both from Ponca City.

Commissioners Facing Two Agendas on Monday

Ponca City Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday in the Communication Center’s commission chamber, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Commissioners will also meet for a special joint session with the energy advisory board on Monday at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Ponca City Library’s programming room, 515 East Grand Avenue.

The board is expected to discuss with representatives from Cedar Falls, Iowa, the implementation of Cedar Falls’ telecommunications system.

Topping new business on the agenda of the regular session, is a request for authorization by the board to advertise for bids for the “Street Improvement Project — Asphalt Overlay and rebuilds” project No. GEN 01-1.

This project consists of asphalt overlays and rebuilds of various streets in Ponca City. These projects include:

• Eleventh Street, from Edwards Avenue to Miller Avenue. The work on this street includes pulverizing the existing road, re-compacting the base and relaying asphalt millings.

• Hazel Avenue, from Ash Street to Lake Street. This is for a complete rebuild, new base, new curb and gutter and asphalt pavement section.

• Pine Street, from Overbrook Avenue to Liberty Avenue. This is an asphalt overlay.

• Poplar Avenue, from Elmwood Avenue to Highland Avenue. This is an asphalt overlay.

• Sunset Street, from Oklahoma Avenue to the end of South Avenue. This is an asphalt overlay.

• Lake Road, from Dalewood Lane to Pecan Road. This is an asphalt overlay.

The board will also receive the first of a series of quarterly reports on the Civic Center Renovation Trust Fund for the quarter. This quarter ended June 30.

According to information from the city, on Oct. 12 of last year the citizens of Ponca City overwhelmingly approved extending for three years a one-half cent sales and use tax for the renovation of the Civic Center complex.

The tax began on Dec. 1 and will expire on Nov. 30, 2002.

The first of 36 monthly remits from the Oklahoma Tax Commission arrived in February. The city will present to the board a detailed listing of receipts and disbursements related to the project.

The board will also consider and vote to approve a request to advertise for bids for the air conditioning at the Cultural Center.

Tonkawa City Workers Still Upset

TONKAWA — Trouble is still brewing between city employees and the town of Tonkawa.

In early June, workers staged a one-day walkout in protest of poor treatment they say their received from city manager Jim Luckett.

Their walkout was followed by a petition signed by 14 employees stating their grievances. It was handed to the city council.

Still later, a jump in insurance cost caused the employees more grief.

Gordon Sanders, one of the disgruntled workers’ leaders, says some form of retaliation is coming.

He declined to discuss specifics.

“I can’t say right now. We’re still discussing it,” Sanders said late last week.

He divulged that the workers’ reaction could come “within the next month,” but they remain uncertain as to what they will do.

Luckett declined to comment on the workers’ statements.

In an earlier interview, Luckett said of an alternative insurance package suggested by city workers, “Others may offer a better deal, but they hold the right to raise their prices.”

Mr. Clean Setting Aside VP Speculation Keating Still Tends to Business

(Editor’s Note: Ponca City News reporter Louise Abercrombie spent one day last week following Oklahoma governor (and the man who could be the Republican vice presidential candidate) Frank Keating through a typical day. Both the article and pictures are by her.)

“I’m having fun — but I don’t expect it to be me.”

Gov. Frank Keating made that statement in response to the vice presidential swirl created by the national and international media.

Political pundits, analysts and interested observers have tabbed him as the favorite to be Republican George W. Bush’s choice for a running mate.

There’s just one small hitch: Keating says he has not had a call from George W. or any of his staff. Would he accept the No. 2 spot on the Republican ticket? In a heartbeat, from all indications.

Falling in with the Bush family tradition, Keating apparently feels it “wouldn’t be prudent” to get too excited over the possibility.

He came about as close as he does to showing enthusiasm a couple of weeks ago in Enid when he said to this reporter of the Republican convention, “I’ll either be very busy or I won’t be busy at all.”

On this Wednesday, spent mostly in Tulsa but beginning with breakfast at the Mansion Pavilion in Oklahoma City, Keating was hounded by both national and international television.

Taking it in gubernatorial stride, Keating — in his second year as a second-term governor — was a little startled by all the attention. However, he managed to make the most of the limelight without stealing any glory from his possible future Commander in Chief.

Everywhere Oklahoma’s chief executive went during his typical tight schedule of 15 events per day, he was touted as the vice presidential nominee. Some said, “It was an honor for an Oklahoman even to be rumored as a possible contender.”

At breakfast, he spoke briefly to the National Park Superintendents, who recognized him for his exemplary action during the Oklahoma City bombing crisis.

Among those on hand for the event were Mary Bomar, Park Superintendent of the Oklahoma Bombing Memorial Park, and John King, head of the region.

Recording the event was Channel 5, Oklahoma City, which followed him for the day.

The governor apologized for the absence of first lady Cathy Keating, who was in Idaho fly fishing. Mrs. Keating and several other first ladies travel the country building houses for Habitat for Humanity. Afterwards, they do “something fun.” On this day, it was fly fishing.

Later in the day, Keating would comment on a fishing trip to Alaska with Conoco chairman and CEO Archie Dunham, who is his personal friend. Keating told of the many fish he caught on the trip.

On to Tulsa

After speaking to the National Park group, at 9 a.m. Keating climbed in the official Governor’s Cadillac limousine. With him were his security driver, aide Jarrod Shouse and this reporter. We were headed for the Turner Turnpike and Tulsa.

En route, Keating read newspapers, made phone calls and studied his schedule for the day, which included a public meeting with the cabinet. In conversation, he revealed that Tom Brokaw of NBC had called and wanted a scoop as to whether he was the veep nominee.

If he should be the one tapped for vice president, he was asked if Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin would be capable of leading the state. “Of course,” Keating replied.

The previous evening Keating had been discussed, touted and dispelled as “the VP of choice” on national television. This included CNN’s Crossfire, where Bill Press named him as the most likely candidate. Chris Matthews of Hardball predicted he was the chosen one.

Keating has also been endorsed by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and a host of others. As late as Friday, CNN’s political analyst showed Keating’s picture and suggested he could be the favorite.

Some analysts say Bush and Keating are outsiders, while others contend, “What is wrong with that?”

But both the Texan and Oklahoman are no strangers to Washington and knowing how things work. Naturally, Bush has learned from Bush senior and the many posts he has held.

Keating, on the other hand, has held several posts in the Capitol including assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, where he directed the U.S. Customs Service, the Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire Arms.

Later, he became Associate Attorney General where he presided over the U.S. Prison System, the U.S. Marshals, the Immigration and Naturalization Service and all 94 U.S. Attorneys.

His last Washington job was serving as General Counsel and Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under Secretary Jack Kemp. He was widely recognized for the clean-up of HUD.

There is speculation that if Keating is passed over for vice president, he will be a viable candidate for the position of Attorney General.

Nuttle Analyst

Among those predicting that Keating has the “right stuff” to fill the Republican’s second slot is political analyst Marc Nuttle. A lawyer, businessman and political analyst, Norman resident and former Ponca Citian Nuttle, told The News the reasons Keating is the right man for the Bush ticket.

No. 1 — Keating has a background in law enforcement. That’s especially important to women who are interested in keeping children safe in school and on the streets.

No. 2 — He comes from a small business state and 80 percent of all business nationwide is considered small.

No. 3 — Because of his commanding appearances during the Oklahoma City bombing, he already has a relationship with the national press. When he appears on Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, Dan Rather or Sam Donaldson’s TV shows, their ratings go up and they want him back.

No. 4 — He is a Catholic and, therefore, pro-life.

No. 5 — He is accepted and respected by women on merit and his ability to communicate on substance issues and as an education reformer.

No. 6 — His background is squeaky clean.

No. 7 — He is a compassionate conservative and loves all Republican issues.

No. 8 — Last weekend, during TV focus groups, a number of women said they “could vote for Keating for president.” So naturally they could support the ticket with him in the second slot.

No. 9 — Bush and Keating agree on some major issues including abortion;, right to work, capital punishment, law and order, taxes, merit pay for teachers and Medicare.

Tours Factories

Meanwhile, back on the day trip, after a pit stop at McDonald’s and a supply of iced tea, the governor’s entourage moved to the Hilti plant and North American Headquarters in Tulsa, where it was joined by the Governor’s Cabinet members.

The 800-employee manufacturing firm produces $50 million in products marketed world wide according to company spokesman John Shearing.

The industrial stop was Keating’s first inkling of what the day would hold press-wise.

Following a tour of the plant, a presentation of gifts and some words by the head of the company, the governor was greeted by a bevy of television cameras, newspaper reporters and radio personalities.

At some of the press briefings, Keating managed to slip in that his favorite president was Abraham Lincoln. He also said he comes from a lineage of public servants, including a grandfather who was a Congressman in Illinois and another relative who headed the Department of Corrections in Pennsylvania.

On the Day Trip

Boarding a chartered bus at the factory provided by the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Keating and his jovial band of cabinet heads set out for the Bizjet company, where they were greeted by president and founder William “Butch” Walker.

The routine was the same here: A few words by the founder and the governor, small mementoes and refreshments. Once more, a gaggle of television reporters were on hand fishing for answers.

Next was a stop at the posh Summit Club on the 30th floor of the Bank of America building for lunch hosted by the Tulsa Chamber.

OSU-Tulsa

After lunch came the public meeting of the cabinet at the Oklahoma State University-Tulsa campus.

Later Keating would give an interview to columnist Walter Shapiro of USA Today.

Shapiro noted that Keating used humor in his cabinet meeting. One of the questions for the possible Bush running mate was “Can you stay on message?” and Keating made a positive response.

When Shapiro asked for some people to interview in Oklahoma City concerning him, Keating suggested Flash Point political hosts Burns Hargus and Mike Turpen for views from both parties.

Turpen, a Democrat, has gone on record predicting Keating will not be the vice presidential choice of Bush.

Another detractor Frosty Troy, publisher of the Oklahoma Observer, has made disparaging remarks about Gov. Keating. The Tulsa World, Keating’s hometown newspaper, has given sparse coverage to the vice presidential subject.

Keating himself does a newspaper column entitled “Frankly Speaking.” What you see is what you get because he shoots from the hip.

Cabinet Meeting

Gary Trennepol, OSU-Tulsa president introduced Keating, who presented the cabinet members including the speakers: Neal McCaleb, Secretary of the Department of Transportation; Russell Perry, Secretary of Economic Development; Floyd Coppish, Secretary of Education; Bob Ricks, head of Department of Public Safety, and Jerry Gearus, Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Others were Howard Barnett, chief of staff; Norman Lamb, Veterans Affairs; Tom Daxton, Secretary of Finance; Mike Smith, Secretary of Energy; Steve Courtright, Adjunct General of Oklahoma; “Skip” Porter, Secretary of Technology; Oscar Jackson, Secretary of Community Services; Mike Hunter, Secretary of State; and Dr. Richard Tate, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin’s chief of staff.

McCaleb and Keating met later with civic leaders from Catoosa on an industrial road problem.

Family Time

Back in the limo, the foursome rode to McGill’s restaurant where it joined Frank’s twin brother Dan and sister-in-law Kathy for dinner.

At dinner, there was much discussion and observation among the family about television coverage and the convention. Keating plans to take his wife and children (daughters Kelly and Carrie and son Chip) to the event.

According to governor, Carrie is getting nervous about all the hype as she keeps getting e-mail at her job. Kelly seems to be taking it her stride.

Chip, studying at Southern Methodist University to be “a cop” according to his Dad, called to make a golf date with his father and to tell him to eat more dessert because his face “was too skinny” on television.

The first lady, always the calm in the storm, was fishing, but will be by his side in Philadelphia. Mrs. Keating has often been described as Frank’s “best asset.”

Last stop of the day was at the Tulsa residence of Terry and Tina Simonson, who were hosting a fund raiser for Sue Tibbs, who is running for the Oklahoma Legislature.

Here the introduction included a copy of Time magazine showing Keating’s picture and his favorable stance for the VP nomination.

Arriving at the governor’s mansion, Keating did what at lot of fellows do when arriving home: He petted his dog, a black Lab named Tazz.

The schedule for the next day called for him to be in the air at 7 a.m., bound for Washington D.C. where he was to speak on his marriage initiative at the Heritage Foundation and the next day at the Federalists Society.

He would then be home to Oklahoma again for the state’s business and, at the end of the week, be off to Republican convention — either to be very busy or not busy at all.

DEATHS

Lenora Kay Pennington
Floy Mae Rodebaugh
Ronald Gilmore
Mary Irene Mercer

Lenora Kay Pennington

BLACKWELL — Lenora Kay Pennington, resident of Blackwell, died late Thursday evening, July 20, 2000, in the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 46.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2000, at the First Baptist Church of Blackwell with the Rev. Bill Liggett of the First Baptist Church of Bristow, Rev. Rick Longcrier of the First Baptist Church of Blackwell and Rev. Jerry Graber of Kildare Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in the Bristow City Cemetery in Bristow under the direction of Roberts And Son Funeral Home.

Lenora Kay Pennington was born Dec. 15, 1953, in Fort Sill, the daughter of Duane J. and Sue T. (Byrd) Bouza. She grew up in Verona, Italy, where she began school at the age of four. She next moved with her family to Fort Belvoir, Va., and then to Columbia, S.C., where she continued her elementary years. They then moved to San Antonio, Texas, where she attended junior high school, and finally to Ralston, Neb., where she attended high school, graduating in 1971. She then furthered he education by attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha for one year. Later she transferred to Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in counseling. Following graduation she moved to Leavenworth, Kan., where she worked as an education technologist on the army base.

She married David K. Pennington on June 9, 1979, in Leavenworth, where they lived until 1984 when they moved to Bristow to make their home. She began her teaching career in Bristow in 1990 and in 1992 became the elementary school counselor. In 1995 they moved to Blackwell, where she worked as high school counselor at Blackwell High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the choir, served as church pianist and sang with the ladies ensemble. She also served on the church youth council and music committee. Her memberships also included Phi Kappa Psi and the Gamma Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Nathan Pennington and Kyle Pennington, both of Blackwell; her parents; and one brother Delton D. Bouza. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Casket bearers will be Tyler Dyer, Ryan Brown, Aaron Brown, Zach Jackson, Jared Reese and Bret Fry.

Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church - Choir fund, First and Bridge, Blackwell, OK, 74631, First Baptist Church - Living Christmas Tree Fund, 226 East Sixth Avenue, Bristow, OK, 74010, Blackwell School Foundation, 1034 South First, Blackwell, OK, 74631, or Hardin-Simmons Scholarship Fund, care of Roberts and Son Funeral Home.

Floy Mae Rodebaugh

BLACKWELL — Floy Mae Rodebaugh, resident of Blackwell, died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. she was 78.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, in the First Christian Church of Blackwell with the Rev. Lew Davis of Edmond officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery.

Floy Mae Rodebaugh was born Aug. 6, 1921, in Eddy, the daughter of Andrew J. and Louesa E. (Mayberry) Lorg. She grew up in the Eddy area and attended Oak Grove School through the eighth grade and then attended Blackwell School until the tenth grade.

She married George W. Rodebaugh on Dec. 25, 1937, in Blackwell, and they settled in Blackwell. She was employed at the Hazel-Atlas Glass Plant until it closed in 1955. In 1979 she began working as the secretary at the IOOF Cemetery in Blackwell and was employed there until her retirement in 1984. She worked as a volunteer in many areas including Blackwell Regional Hospital where she served for 25 years. She also volunteered as a teacher’s assistant at Washington Elementary school and assisted at the Top of Oklahoma Historical Museum. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Blackwell where she was active in several prayer groups. She also served as president of the Christian Women’s Fellowship in the church as well as serving on the church board.

Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Gloria Tebow of Blackwell, Charlotte Kennon of Broken Arrow; two sons, Jimmy L. Rodebaugh of Ochelata and Wendell G. Rodebaugh of Porum; one brother Arthur J. Lorg; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Roy, Andrew and Elmer Lorg; two sisters; Rena Wynn and Dollie Green; and a grandson.

Casket bearers are Floyd Buesing, Frank Dyer, JoDel Shepherd, Mike Briggs, Sam Barber and Dale White.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church - Memorial Fund, 306 East Coolidge, Blackwell, OK, 74631.

Obituaries

Ronald Gilmore

Ronald Gilmore, longtime Ponca City businessman, died Friday evening July 21, 2000, at his home, 1919 Turner Street. He was 57.

A graveside service will be held Monday, July 24, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Memory Gardens, South West 104th and Western in Oklahoma City. The Rev. Hance Dilbeck, pastor of First Baptist Church, Ponca City, will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Ronald Marshall Gilmore was born March 19, 1943, in Oklahoma City, one of two children to Marshall and Juanita Gilmore. He grew up and received his early education in Oklahoma City. After graduating from Capital Hill High School, he attended Central State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing.

On March 5, 1965, he married Carla Ruth Paris in Oklahoma City, where they made their first home. He was employed by Liberty National Bank of Oklahoma City. He joined First National Bank in Ponca City in 1969, as Assistant Vice-President and Auditor. In 1975, he left the banking business and purchased Gilmore Moving and Storage and then in 1980, he purchased Central Typewriter Co., later becoming Central Office Equipment and Supplies.

Some of the local and state organizations Ron belonged to include the Ponca Area Council of Camp Fire Girls, where he served as president, he also served as vice-president of Jaycees, from whom he received the Outstanding Young Man Award, and served as president of Kiwanis. Ron also served as Chairman of March of Dimes and served on the Board of Directors of the United Way, the American Institute of Banking and the Bank Administration Institute. He was a member of the Ponca Chamber of Commerce and the American Cancer Society Board. In 1973, he was nominated for one of the Three Outstanding Young Oklahomans.

Ron and Carla are longtime members of First Baptist Church in Ponca City.

He is survived by his wife, Carla of the home; son, Marshall Todd Gilmore of Ponca City; daughter, Rhonda Rene Avery and her husband, Brad, of Edmond; his mother, Juanita Dykes Gilmore of Oklahoma City; sister, Carolyn Guthery of Oklahoma City and four grandchildren, Kara and Aaron Gilmore and Brennan and Kate Avery. Additional survivors include two nieces, Jennifer Guthery Goodman and Brandi Guthery; his mother-in-law, Ruth Moore; sister-in-law, Debby Browning and brother-in-law, Bill Paris, all of Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his father Marshall Monroe Gilmore in June of 1994.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.

paid obituary

Funerals

Monday

Mary Irene Mercer

Mary Irene Mercer — Graveside service at 10 a.m. in the James W. Roberts Memorial Chapel in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts And Son Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Class of 1965 — A reunion planning meeting for the Ponca City High School graduating class of 1965 is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 27 at 106 North Third. Call Diane Zemp Beekman, 765-2534, or 765-7165.

Taco Stop will be closed for vacation July 17th through August

1st. Re-open Wednesday August 2nd. adv.

Regular Meeting — The Ponca City Rough and Tumbled Rock and Gem Club will hold a regular meeting, Tuesday, at the Albright United Methodist Church. Visitors are welcome.

Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv.

Football Reminders — The Quarterback Club reminds high school boys planning to play football that they must get physicals and return the forms by Aug. 1 to the coach. The Quarterback Club also reminds that there will be a Quarterback Club meeting July 27 at 7 p.m. at the football fieldhouse film room.

Charm Keyrings are here! 90 charms to choose! Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. 765-3094. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 200 block of East South Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 11:09 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — A man in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street reported his wallet had been lost or stolen while shopping at a local business to Ponca City police at 8:48 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — A woman in the 2100 block of Ashley Place reported to Ponca City police at 11:53 a.m. Friday $120 was stolen from her wallet. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Kids Review now accepting childrens fall/ winter consignments. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 600 block of South Third Street was reported to Ponca City police at 2:12 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.

Fire Run — The manager at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Communications Center at 5:38 p.m. Friday a resident had seen some smoke and smelled plastic burning. An officer, responding to the call, reported someone had been grilling in the commons area of the complex and smoke had drifted into some of the apartments.

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

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 100 block of North Seventh Street was reported to Ponca City police at 5:53 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, but no reported was taken. Motorists exchanged information.

Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv.

Subject Held — An officer reported a 22-year-old woman was treated in the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for self-inflicted stab wounds to the leg at 6:01 p.m. Friday. Afterward, the woman and a 22-year-old man were taken into custody for public intoxication.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 West Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv.

Theft — A resident in the 1600 block of Academy Road reported missing jewelry to Ponca City police at 6:29 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The officer learned the jewelry had been thrown away; half of the items were recovered.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 9:10 p.m. Friday. Two vehicles had collided while pulling into the parking lot of a local restaurant. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Hampton Drive and Highland Avenue reported a 38-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication at 11:49 p.m. Friday.

Subject Held — An officer at the police department reported a 38-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication after jumping in front of a car at North Fourth Street and East Cleveland Avenue and yelling she needed to go to the police department because she had been assaulted.

Disturbance — Someone in the 300 block of South Perry Street reported some kids were arguing in the front yard at 2:26 a.m. Saturday. An officer, responding to the call, reported taken a 19-year-old man into custody for assault and battery with injury.

Accident — A clerk at a business in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 1:46 a.m. Saturday that a fight had broken out between drivers following a wreck in the parking lot. Three units respond to the scene and a report was taken. A 23-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under suspension and driving under the influence.

Subject Held — An officer in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue reported a 41-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication after she was found sleeping on the sidewalk in front of a local club at 3:10 a.m. Saturday.

LIFESTYLES

Montauban Exhibit in Pawhuska Features Architecture
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Pair To Reaffirm Vows
Lori Dawn Sloan Bride Of Travis Lee Patterson
Holiday Program Set for Quilt Guild
TOPS Chapter 308 Members Meet
Singles Network To Meet
Pawhuska School Reunion Planned
Bliss Homemakers Group Discusses County Fair
Jennifer Smith Bride-Elect
Aylin Smith Is Bride-to-Be
Wheatheart Nutrition Menu
Lookin With Lou By Louise Abercrombie
Bells Celebrating 60 Years
Sara K. Parsons Becomes Bride of Michael Cole Hart
Ricahnne Allen Engaged
Lifestyle Page Deadlines Set
Open House Honors Taplins
Couple United in Marriage At Grace Episcopal Church
Cann Garden Is Setting For Couple’s Nuptial Vows
Engagement Is Announced
Wedding Plans Announced
Oklahoma Historical Society
Ponca City Happenings

Montauban Exhibit in Pawhuska Features Architecture

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

PAWHUSKA — Sylvie Marzac, an assistant in the area of culture to the mayor of Montauban, France, has been busy reinforcing the relationship between her city and Pawhuska. She was in Pawhuska in March, speaking at schools and clubs about her town.

On her more recent visit, Sylvie set up an exhibition based on the architecture of La Place Nationale, the cultural and community center of Montauban, which is in the process of being restored. The panels of La Place Nationale depict the area in 1144.

The panels are done in white on a black background. Because of the pink brick of the former fortress city (shown in photographs) the town is known as “The City of Roses.” The exhibition is currently showing at the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce.

Ancestor Connected

Sylvie, herself, has a French-American connection dating back to World War I. She is a great-granddaughter of Commandant A. J. Marzac, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, in the name of the government of the United States. General John Pershing, in a letter to Marzac, said he had been directed by President Woodrow Wilson to inform him of the honor.

Sylvie was the liaison and hostess for the Pawhuska delegation when they visited their French sister city of Montauban in September 1999.

Sylvie proudly shows the copy of a letter from General Pershing to her great-grandfather.

The letter says in part, “In command of the Aerial Gunnery School at Cazeaux, you displayed exceptional zeal and technical knowledge, combined with keen interest in the training of American students detailed to this school. You enabled them to secure training which rendered them markedly efficient at the front, thus affording most valuable assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces.”

Osage Connection

Actually, the French-American connection with Pawhuska and Montauban dates back much earlier than World War I. In fact, it began in 1827 when a group of Osage Indians traveled to France on a trade mission and were stranded there. A group of Catholic priests from Montauban adopted them and raised funds to help them return to the United States.

Some of the Osages remained in Montauban and married; so, the blood line extends from Pawhuska to Montauban. About ten years ago a group of the Octanians, who have some similarities to the Osages, since they were forced from their land in France, came to visit Pawhuska.

Since 1989 the Osages and the Octanians have visited back and forth. In 1999 the official Sister Cities designation came about with a delegation from the Pawhuska Chamber and the Osages visiting Montauban in September.

The Sister City idea developed when John Claude Drouilhi, president of one of the Octanian organizations of Montauban, and then Pawhuska Mayor Jack Shumate, began visiting.

Global Connection

The cities are definitely connected through the Internet. Montauban has a web page and Pawhuska is revamping its web page for better connection, according to David Keathly, director of the Chamber of Commerce.

Keathly, who has a particular interest in architecture, was so impressed with the buildings in Montauban, he shot 21 rolls of film on the trip last year. The streets are extremely narrow, there is no parking and everyone walks or bicycles. “They are in very good shape physically,” he said.

The Chamber executive, who is a Ponca Citian, has been extremely interested in the ancient architecture depicted in the panels on display. “The La Place Nationale is the historic city square, where families, for generations, have been marketing and where the culture is centered. That is what the exhibition is about. The square is in the process, through the French government, of restoring this beautiful piece of architecture. The first panel is the chronology — beginning in 1144 and going up to the present.”

Keathly told that Montauban is a fortress city, walled on all four sides. During one particular siege, the Montauban people and the Octanians inside the fort were fighting off the enemy, however, they were running out of ammunition. One supply that was plentiful was lots of chocolate. So, they made large chocolate balls to resemble cannon balls and piled them where the enemy could see. Their foes thought they had lots of ammunition and went away. They have an annual festival in honor of the occasion and serve miniature chocolate balls.

“We are very hospitable and we have a lot of festivals,” Sylvie says. Keathly noted that the French are much friendlier in the country than the big cities, just as is true in the United States. He said the climate is about the same, except it doesn’t get as cold in Montauban, and they have palm trees there.

David recalled that during the trip to Montauban, the group visited Sylvie’s office at town hall. He remembers that the beautiful building had been occupied during World War II by the German SS.

Sylvie, and her four year old daughter, have been in Pawhuska for about a month. She said that Montauban hopes to strengthen the relationship with Pawhuska. She talked about the two towns working together in cultural, educational, sports, music and economic exchanges.

The Kiwanis Club of Montauban has invited about 10 Kiwanians from Pawhuska and other area towns to visit their city as the European meeting of Kiwanis is gathering there soon.

Keathly says to maintain a Sister City relationship “it takes work — just like a marriage.” He hopes Pawhuska will become a hub of European travel to Oklahoma to learn about Native Americans and American culture.

Volunteers Deliver Meals on Wheels To PC Residents

Meals 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. Cost is $2.50 per meal and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331.

Monday, July 24: Tuna noodle casserole; Hacienda green beans; dinner roll; sliced tomatoes; tapioca pudding.

Tuesday, July 25: Roast pork with Rosemary sauce; creamed potatoes and peas; beets with orange sauce; citrus jello salad; Dutch apple cake.

Wednesday, July 26: Herbed baked chicken; dill buttered potatoes; cheesy spinach; Italian pasta salad; rosy sliced pears.

Thursday, July 27: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with cream gravy; broccoli; three-bean salad; carrot cake.

Friday, July 28: Green chili stew; breaded okra; cauliflower; cornbread; marinated diced cucumber, onion and tomato; limeade filling in graham cracker crust.

Pair To Reaffirm Vows

An open invitation is extended to friends and family of Shane and Toni Cloud to attend a 10-year anniversary celebration as the couple reaffirms their wedding vows at 6 p.m. July 29 at Christ’s Church, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk.

The couple requests no gifts and casual dress is appropriate. The couple married in 1990. They have four children, Dalton, Payden, Brenon and Shalynn.

Lori Dawn Sloan Bride Of Travis Lee Patterson

Lori Dawn Sloan and Travis Lee Patterson were married July 1, 2000, in a 7 p.m. ceremony at Albright United Methodist Church. Their double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Sheila Combs-Francis.

Decorations in the church included spiral candelabra accented with peach-colored tulle and silk peach roses, and ivy topiaries adorned with white lights, peach flowers and peach tulle bows. The pews were marked with peach tulle bows, ivy and peach-colored curly ribbon. Rebecca Johnson sang “I will Be Here” by Steven Curtis Chapman, and “the Lord’s Prayer.” Organist was Marge Howard who also played at the wedding of the bride’s parents in 1968.

The bride is the daughter of Don and Mary Sloan of Ponca City, and the granddaughter of Wilma Davidson of Ponca City, the late Dean Davidson and the late Elbert and Vivian Sloan. The bridegroom is the son of Bud and Debby Lewman of Newkirk and Bill and Angela Patterson of Arkansas City, Kan., and the grandson of Maxine Cravens of Newkirk, and the late Charles Cravens. The bridegroom is the great-grandson of Daisy Pappan of Newkirk.

Serving as matrons of honor were Melissa Miller and Kristen Hallcroft. Bridesmaids were Lindsay Birch and Lindsey Lessert. Each was attired in a hunter green taffeta dress overlaid with matching green chiffon. The full-skirted gown featured a fitted bodice with ruched sleeves and sweetheart neckline. The chiffon-accented back bodice was highlighted by a chiffon bow and streamers. Each carried a bouquet of peach and ivory silk roses, English ivy, babies breath and peach tulle with peach-colored pearl streamers.

Junior bridesmaid, Melissa Patterson, wore a hunter green taffeta and chiffon gown designed with a scooped neckline, puffed sleeves and an empire waistline with a chiffon bow in back. Carrie Colburn attended the guest book. Carlee Miller was the flowergirl and Rance Hoaglin was the ringbearer.

Kurston Sheid served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Neil Bilger, Michael Chaney and Gregg Scott. Junior groomsman was chance Sloan, and ushers were Jarrett Lessert and Darren Sloan.

The bride wore a white satin and Schiffli lace gown with a ballgown skirt and Queen Anne collar. The fitted bodice was complemented by short sleeves of lace appliques over illusion embellished with pearls. The sequin-accented bodice back featured a sweetheart-design cutout highlighted by a draping of pearl strands. The high collar was fastened with fabric-covered buttons. The skirt extended into a chapel-length train styled with Schiffli lace appliques adorned with pearls over illusion.

The bride’s tulle veiling was secured at the back of a lace appliqued crown. she carried an oval-shaped arrangement of peach and ivory silk roses, peach and ivory baby’s breath, ivory lilacs, English ivy and peach and hunter green ribbons and peach-colored pearls. Following tradition she wore something old, a small satin-covered wishbone pinned to her slip that had been made by Ann Williams of Bartlesville and worn by the bride’s mother at her wedding; something new, her bridal gown; something borrowed, a garter made by Ms. Williams and also worn by the bride’s mother at her wedding; and something blue, a toss garter.

Assisting with a reception at the Moose Lodge were Ronda Allan, Shelley Graham, Becky Harkins of Oklahoma city, cousins of the bride.

The newlywed couple resides in Coppell, Texas. The bride teaches eighth grade special education at the Coppell Middle School. The bridegroom is assistant facility manager for Trade.com in Irving, Texas.

Holiday Program Set for Quilt Guild

“Christmas in July” will be the program for P.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild July 24 at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The group will work on ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree at the Ponca City Art Center in December. Guests are welcome.

A workshop on hand quilting, taught by Judy Wohletz, was the program for the June meeting. Twenty members and six guests were present. Co-president Katherine Anderson presided during the business meeting.

Door prizes were won by Esther Bersche, Alice Rosewitz, Colleen Patterson, Pam Williams, Marlene Williams, Phyllis Clark, Cleda Oertle, Deloris Pickens, Melody Lahann, Katherine Anderson, Rosie Coffee, and Doris Gammill.

Workshop possibilities for the new year were discussed. Cleda Oertle presented the June pattern of the month, a pieced iris design, which she had made into a prize-winning name tag.

Show and Share participants were Deloris Pickens, Colleen Patterson, and Katherine Anderson. Hostesses were Margaretta Rains and Pam Williams.

TOPS Chapter 308 Members Meet

TOPS OK Chapter 308 met Monday evening with Wanda Headrick conducting the meeting. Betty flower gave a weight report, and Ann McCool was the best loser. Delpha Clemens won the Ha Ha pot. Forbidden food for the week is buttered popcorn.

Following a brief business session, members met for an anniversary dinner celebration. This TOPS Chapter was organized in July 1971. Charter member Delpha Clemens serves as treasurer for the group.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is 6-6:45 p.m. Monday. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844.

Singles Network To Meet

Activity schedule for the singles Network includes dinner at cobb’s Cafe on fourteenth at 6 p.m. July 24, and dinner at Arby’s at 6 p.m. July 27.

Pawhuska School Reunion Planned

Lynn School, Pawhuska, opened its doors for students in September 1923. A new school building in East Lynn Addition had been built for the transfer of students going to the Prue School. According to Terry Young, the last principal at Lynn, the last school year for the full school, grades 1-6 was in 1980. In December 1981, grades 1-4 stayed at Lynn and grades 5-6 were incorporated into Indian Camp School.

A first time reunion is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 23,10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school. All students and their families, parents, former teachers and personnel are invited to attend. A catered lunch will be served at noon.

Contact a member of the planning committee if you are a former student or have information about any former students. They are looking for any memorbilia from the school, pictures, articles etc. committee members are Margie Steele Radford, 918-287-1841; Rosella Wadsworth Parker, 918-287-2511; Marie Adolph Pemberton, 918-2871967; Dean Campbell, 918-287-4168; Louise Smith Whited, 918-2874473; Marilyn McKee Atterberry, 918-440-0373; Ahnawake McKee McCauley, 918-847-2703; Florian McKee Griggs, 918-337-8091.

Bliss Homemakers Group Discusses County Fair

Linda Short, president called the Bliss Homemakers meeting to order July 19 at the Marland Methodist-Christian Church Fellowship Hall. The quarters for the quarter drill and pennies for friendship were given before Burdettya Linn read the devotional shared by Maxine Tautfest. The creed was read in unison before eight members answered the roll with “How do you preserve your surplus food?”

All reported having read to a person, or read a book this past month, and the seat belt survey revealed one member forgot to “buckle up.” Greeting cards were signed for members and people in the community, and Arleta Pulliam gave the treasurer’s report.

It was reported that 54 aluminum tabs had been given to Noble County and Frontier 4-H Environmental Chairman Rachel Kelly for the Ronald McDonald house. The Noble County Fair was discussed and members volunteered for exhibit items, workers and pies for the fair kitchen

The members discussed having an Educational booth at the Noble County Fair and using the Cancer awareness theme. Burdettya Linn, offered to donate a 2000 Horizon of Hope Longaberger basket for the drawing. New babies in the community receiving “Golden Books” were Liz and Brad Child’s baby boy, and Brandon and Melody Doyle’s baby girl.

Arleta Pulliam told the group about the Oklahoma Association for Family and Community Education meeting held July 10-11 at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Attending the two day meeting were Patsy Smithheisler, Catherine Robinson and Arleta Pulliam. During the business meeting on Monday, Catherine Robinson was installed as Northwest District Representative. At the Friendship Banquet Monday evening Arleta Pulliam, Northwest District Heart of FCE, and Shelley Cook, Northwest District Rookie Member, were candidates for the state title. Also attending Monday evening were Randy Cook and Burdettya Linn. Tuesday, at the awards presentation, Patsy Smithheisler accepted the certificate for first place Environmental Poster, created by Soni Kodesh and Smithheisler.

The Food Preservation/Safety lesson materials were presented by Catherine Robinson, and Maxine Tautfest shared her experience and expertise of canning. Kaye Tipton, Noble County Extension Educator had made Pear Chutney, Cranberry Conserve and Kiwi Jam for the members to sample.

Margaret Tautfest was hostess and Soni Kodesh received the hostess gift. The August meeting will be held at the Mickey Robinson home at 7 p.m. on Aug. 25. Each member is to bring a covered dish to add to the meat that will be provided. Catherine Robinson and Arleta Pulliam will serve as hostess.

Jennifer Smith Bride-Elect

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, 1607 Queens, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rae, to Samuel Judd Garner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Garner of Mansfield, Texas. The couple plans an Aug. 26 wedding in the Grand Avenue Church of Christ.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Florence Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Jo Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Garner.

Miss Smith is a graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended the University of Oklahoma. She is employed with Schaller Anderson LLC in Oklahoma City.

Garner, a graduate of Healdton High School, earned a bachelor of science degree in computer information systems at Cameron University. He is presently employed with the Farmers Insurance Care Center in Oklahoma City.

Aylin Smith Is Bride-to-Be

The Elms Resort in Excelsior Springs, Mo. will be the setting for the Aug. 26 wedding of Aylin Mona Smith and Brian Lee Nelson. The bride-elect is the daughter of Scott and Halide Smith of Bradenton, Fla., former residents of Ponca City. Nelson is the son of Gary and Irene Nelson of Olathe, Kan.

Miss Smith, a 1988 graduate of Ponca City High School, attended Oklahoma State University and completed the paralegal program at Rose State College. She is currently employed with the law firm of Shughart, Thomson and Kilroy in Kansas City, Mo.

Nelson, a 1987 graduate of Olathe South High School, attended Kansas State University and completed the HVAC program at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan. He is employed as a commercial service technician.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound.

Monday, July 24: Submarine sandwich; lettuce, tomato, onion; ambrosia; bun with margarine; cookies.

Tuesday, July 25: Ham; beans; tomato spoon relish; cornbread with margarine; cherry crisp with vanilla ice cream.

Wednesday, July 26: Italian meatloaf; scalloped potatoes; buttered spinach; dinner roll with margarine; pudding with topping.

Thursday, July 27: Sausage patty with gravy; oven fried potatoes; carrot and cabbage salad; biscuit with margarine; fresh fruit.

Friday, July 28: Pork cutlet; mashed potatoes with gravy; buttered broccoli; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; easy chocolate cake.

Lookin With Lou By Louise Abercrombie

All in a Day’s Work...

My managing editor suggested that I list the top ten recollections of the day I spent with Gov. Frank Keating for this column, and my Lifestyle Editor agreed.

Lest anyone think this is a political endorsement I have a statement to make: “ I like to talk about politics. I am an expert even though I know nothing at all about politics. I can give an opinion on anything that is discussed in politics, and with politicians — one opinion is just as good as another.”

Recollections

1. Getting up at 4 a.m., to be headed down I-35 to the Governor’s Mansion for breakfast at 8 a.m. (Took a while to put on foo-foo and select comfortable shoes)

2. Trying to find my driver’s license so I could be admitted to the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion. Couldn’t find it, but managed to fish out a News Business card and an expired Oklahoma Press Association membership. My license was later discovered in my bank card envelope.

3. Riding in the Cadillac limousine, seated in the back seat with Gov. Keating, while security drove and an aide in the front seat tied up loose ends for the cabinet meeting in Tulsa. Listening to dozens of one-sided conversations.

4. Stopping on the Turner Turnpike for a “potty break” at McDonalds. Governor had ice tea — with sweetener and no extras.

5. Hanging back so Governor could get out of the limo in Tulsa and meet the press brigade. I did this so I wouldn’t be labeled “the other woman” by the liberal press. This is a technique I learned while trekking around with former Gov. George Nigh.

6. Being shoved around by state and national press in the press conferences. I really needed one of those electronic cattle prods to deal with the television folk, who decide it is their God given right to trample everyone else.

But then they didn’t get to ride with the state’s chief executive and have a one-on-one exclusive now did they? One television anchor was rather tacky in reporting with a sneer that “a news reporter was riding in the back seat with the governor.” All is fair in news reporting, and sometimes planning ahead pays off.

Watching Japanese television filming techniques at a meeting and noting that Governor Keating managed to keep his composure even though the camera lens was a mere six inches from his face.

7. Avoiding a nose bleed while dining at the fancy Summit Club 30 floors high in Tulsa with state leaders.

Riding on the Tulsa Charter Chamber of Commerce Bus with the members of Keating’s cabinet. Kept wondering if we were going to lose the brain trust of the state if we had a collision.

8. Going through what amounted to four cookie and soft drink breaks during the day in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner. No wonder Keating sticks to diet drinks and avoids munching at the receptions.

9. Understanding why the elected official takes 10-minute power naps while riding from one destination to another. I told him if he was selected as the Republican vice presidential candidate, I could get him a good deal for a membership in the Two Minute Facial Club so he could appear always youthful and energetic. (Boy did I need to make use of my membership!)

10. Arriving at the governor’s mansion at 9 p.m., getting under the wheel of my car and being in charge of my own destiny. It was fun, but I don’t want to do it again tomorrow; however, I admire those public servants who do this day in and day out.

Bells Celebrating 60 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Bell, 113 North Olympia, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with their sons and families next weekend. Cecil Bell and the former Doyle Fiscus were married July 27, 1940, in the First Baptist Church in Ponca City with the Rev. A.F. Crittendon officiating.

Mr. Bell retired as a switchman July 1, 1978, from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company with 40 years of service. They resided for a short time in Vinita and Stillwater, residing in Ponca City most of their married life. They are members of the First Baptist Church and the Disciples Study Class.

Mr. and Mrs. Bell have two sons and a daughter-in-law, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Their children are Dick and Janice Bell of Ponca City and Chuck Bell of Edmond.

Sara K. Parsons Becomes Bride of Michael Cole Hart

Sarah Kathryn Parsons and Michael Cole Hart were united in marriage in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony June 17, 2000, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Their double-ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. John Michalicka. Brass candelabra decorated with ivy and ivory tulle flanked the altar. Silver urns holding white hydrangeas were complemented by a bouquet of multicolored roses sent to the bride by the bridegroom.

The bride is the daughter of J.B. and Kathy Parsons, 2500 Bluestem, and the bridegroom is the son of Diana Hart and David Byrn of Prescott, Ariz. Grandparents of the couple are Francel Parsons of Houston, Texas, Clayton and Mary Ann Evans of Houston, Texas, and Winchester Richard of Phoenix, Ariz.

Readers were Richard Parsons, uncle of the bride; Peggy Parsons, aunt of the bride; and David Byrn, stepfather of the bridegroom. The guest book was attended by Cathy Hart, sister of the bridegroom, and Denise Hart, sister-in-law of the bridegroom. Greeters were Anne Morrow, cousin of the bride; Cari-Lynn Jacobs and Katrina Hodge.

The musical program included Canon in D by Pachelbel, Hymne by Vangelis, Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke, the Finale from Water Music by Handel and Rondeau by Mouret. Cathy Brewer sang “I Have Loved You,” and “The Lord’s Prayer” was sung by Paul Archer. Connie Van Ausdall was the pianist and Carrie Cooley played the trumpet. Violins were played by Jeff and Barbara Fox, and viola by Dan Larson, all former orchestra teachers of the bride, and the cello by Ginger Skaggs.

Matron of Honor was Kerrie Smith of Oklahoma City, and bridesmaids were Kristina Howard of Kansas City, Mo. and Celine Alme of Tolga, Norway. Each was attired in a floor-length black silk shantung gown designed with a jewel neckline and empire waistline. The bodice on the honor attendant’s gown was styled with short sleeves and the bridesmaids wore sleeveless gowns. Each carried a smaller version of the bridal bouquet.

Serving as Best Man was Ken Todd of Gunnison, Colo. Groomsmen were Rick Hart of Tahoe Vista, Calif. and Bob Hart of Flagstaff, Ariz., brothers of the bridegroom. Ushers were the bride’s brothers, Andy and Mark Parsons.

The bride wore an ivory designer gown fashioned with a sleeveless Venice lace bodice with a jewel neckline banded in ivory satin. The full satin skirt was overlaid with multiple layers of ivory tulle, and she wore ivory illusion veiling. The bride carried a colonial bouquet of orange and yellow gerber daisies, yellow lilies, purple iris, blue delphinium, misty white, purple statice, red pixie carnations, freesia, plumosia fern and ivy. Following tradition, she carried something old, a lace handkerchief that had belonged to her great-grandmother. For something borrowed, she wore an antique diamond bracelet belonging to her grandmother. the bride’s diamond necklace was a gift from her parents, and her diamond earrings were a gift from the bridegroom.

Assisting with the reception at the Marland Mansion were Teena Lines, Jensi Gann, Terri Guier, Deb Brune, Marianne Geubelle, Kay Sprehe, Brenda Smith and Karen Meyer. Floral arrangements matching the bridal bouquet accented the guest book table at the church and the serving table at the reception. The cake was decorated with the same floral motif and included four satellite layers of strawberry, applesauce, butter pecan, and carrot cake. The bridegroom’s cake was chocolate marble flavor with raspberry filling decorated with chocolate buttercreme frosting and fresh strawberries.

Following a wedding trip to Hawaii the couple resides in College Station, Texas. Both are orchestra directors for the College Station schools.

Family members from out-of-town attending the wedding included the bride’s grandparents, Clayton and Mary Ann Evans and Francel Parsons from Houston; aunts and uncles of the bride, Karen and Rob Morrow of Inman, Kan. and Peggy and Richard Parsons of Houston; cousins of the bride, Anne and Scott Morrow of Inman, Kan., Rick Parsons, Steve and Pam Parsons and Lauren of Houston; the bridegroom’s parents, David Byrn and Diana Hart of Prescott, Ariz.; the bridegroom’s sister, Cathy Hart of Chandler, Ariz.; the bridegroom’s brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Denise Hart of Tahoe Vista, Calif.; the bridegroom’s brother, Bob Hart of Flagstaff, Ariz.

Also the bridegroom’s uncles, Richard Hart of Sierra Vista, Ariz. and David Richard of Marlboro, Mass.; the bride’s cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Crane of Austin, Texas, and Tara May of Martinsburg, ; the bridegroom’s cousin, Bill Richard of Pendleton, Ore.; the bride’s great-aunt, Mrs. Mary Agnes Karche of Winchester, Va.; the bride’s great-uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilkinson of Anson, Texas; and the bride’s cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wilkinson and Byron of Abilene, Texas.

Out-of-town guests included Celine Alme of Norway and Canada; Paul Archer, Ray Garcia of Los Angeles, Calif., Brant Bayless of Logan, Utah; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Cameron of Lake Charles, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chambless, Mr. and Mrs. Mario Figueroa, Katrina Hodge, Julie Rowe, all of Houston, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fox of Edmond; Mrs. Sharon Crow and Ms. Sandy Delaney of Phoenix, Ariz.

Also Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dunn of Dallas, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Groeneveld, Charlotte and Lidewij of Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Guier, The Woodlands, Texas; Tom Hall, Dallas, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chomka, Katie and Brian, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Stetter and Brian, Sara Cutshall, and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Davis, all of College Station, Texas.

Also Kristina Howard of Kansas City, Mo.; Cari-Lynn Jacobs of Pasadena, Texas; Steven Latsch of Mesa, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lines of Tulsa; Mr. and Mrs. Travis Pardee of Wichita, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roe of Conrow, Texas; Kerrie Smith of Oklahoma City; Mr. and Mrs. Danny Soulier of Lake Charles, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Szfranksi of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thomas of Broken Arrow; Ken Todd of Gunnison, Colo.; Mrs. Vicki Wasson of Lawton; and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Shaw of Tulsa.

Ricahnne Allen Engaged

Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Ricahnne Gin Allen to Travis Dean Kegans by her parents, Richard and Charla Allen of Leedey. Kegans is the son of Mrs. Nevona Kegans of Tonkawa, and the late Ray Kegans. An Aug. 5 wedding in the Tonkawa United Methodist Church is planned.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Leedey High School and earned a bachelor of arts degree in apparel merchandising from Oklahoma State University in 2000. She is employed with the Stillwater Skin and Cancer Clinic.

The prospective bridegroom, a graduate of Tonkawa High School, earned an associate degree from Northern Oklahoma College in 1993, and a bachelor of arts degree in marketing from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995. He is employed with Northern Oklahoma Therapy and Rehabilitation, Inc.

Lifestyle Page Deadlines Set

Forms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and baby announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News.

The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication.

In order to keep stories current, The News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event; however, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated.

We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be computer-enlarged or reduced as needed.

There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may show through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if the information submitted is handwritten rather than typed.

Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles Editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where, etc. ”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story, but you may certainly do so if you desire; but, be aware that the story is subject to editing. Photographs are included with wedding anniversary information beginning at 25 years.

Items may be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or brought in person to The News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed.

Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for The Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. E-mail address is lifestyles@poncacitynews.com Further information about items to be published in The News may be obtained by contacting the Lifestyles Editor.

If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit by mail. As a service to readers of The News forms may be found via e-mail. Address is http://www.poncacitynews.com/lifeforms

Announcement of a birth requires a signature and telephone number by a parent or grandparent. If the parents of the baby are not married a special form must be signed by the father of the child. These forms are available at the Lifestyles desk. Birth announcements will not be taken by phone.

Open House Honors Taplins

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell L. Taplin, 2617 Rice, were honored with an open house July 22 in honor of their golden wedding anniversary. The event was held at the home of a daughter, Cheryl Rhea Hensch in Edmond. Hosting the event was the couple’s daughters, Mrs. Hensch and Patricia L. Fruits of Ponca City.

D.L. Taplin and the former Esther Jane Cunningham were married July 23, 1950, at Grace Episcopal Church in El Reno. They made their first home in Henryetta and later lived in Oklahoma City, Elk City, Kansas City, Mo., Roeland Park, Kan. before moving to Ponca City. They are members of Grace Episcopal Church.

Mr. Taplin retired May 1, 1985 from Conoco. He is affiliated with the Elks, Conoco Employees Association and is a lay reader for his church. Mrs. Taplin was employed with the food services program of the Ponca City School System, retiring May 31, 1987. She is a member of the Episcopal Church Women’s group and the Retired School Employees Association.

The Taplins also have a son, Carl J. Taplin, and four grandchildren: Cameron R. Hensch, Cory R. Hensch, Abby L. Fruits and Kevin L. Fruits. Taplin is the son of Mrs. Frances Taplin of Ponca City.

Couple United in Marriage At Grace Episcopal Church

Nuptial vows for Michelle Kay Neely and Daniel Lee Flanigan were solemnized by the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong in a 2 p.m. ceremony June 24, 2000, in Grace Episcopal Church. The bride’s colors of silver, white and lavender were used for decorations. Velma Tapp, organist, provided a program of traditional wedding music.

The bride is the daughter of Robert and Linda Neely of Tonkawa and the bridegroom is the son of Samuel R. and Rosa Lee Flanigin of Ponca City. Grandmother is Hazel Cunningham of Wylie, Texas.

Reader was Edward Schmauch, and the guest book was attended by Robyn Flanigan. Elisabeth Cerre was the ringbearer. Serving as honor attendant was Lisa Neely, and bridesmaids were Donity Neely and Kara Cauthon.

Jack Wesley Branstetter was the Best Man, and groomsmen were Donald Floyd Flanigin and Brent Landers. Guests were seated by Justin Flanigin and Bill Cauthon.

The bride wore a white gown with a floral-designed lace bodice and a chapel length train. Assisting with the reception at the church was Lisa Neely. The couple resides at 2000 North Fourth. The bride is a student employee in the registrar’s office at Northern Oklahoma College and the bridegroom is a senior technician at Sykes.

Cann Garden Is Setting For Couple’s Nuptial Vows

The Cann Memorial Garden was the setting for the June 18, 2000, wedding of Sheena Monique Joiner and Derek Linn Colvin. Their double-ring vows were officiated in a 3 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Will Mouer, Foursquare Church. The taped musical program included Sentimental Journey, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Everything I Do I Do for You, I Think About You and Back At One.

Parents of the couple are Tina Rodrigues of Ponca City, Daryl Kinslow of Wichita, Kan. and Sherri Colvin of Ponca City. The bridegroom’s grandparents are Clint and June Davis of Salina, Kan.

Michael Uballe kept the guest book. Flowergirl was Amber Uballe, and ringbearer was Niko Uballe. Brenna Reed, honor attendant, wore a floor-length strapless red satin gown with matching shawl, and carried a bouquet of white roses. Shantay King, bridesmaid, wore a red satin dress with slim straps and bodice accented with sequins. She wore a white rose headpiece. Anthony Dewberry was the best man, and groomsman was Billy Broughton.

The bride wore a brocade satin wedding gown styled with a sweetheart neckline and puffed sleeves embellished with roses. She carried a bouquet of red roses and baby’s breath. Something old and borrowed was the wedding gown; something blue, a garter; something new, her jewelry.

Hosting the reception in the Cann Garden Home were Susan Bennett and Sherri Colvin. Assisting with the event were Brandy Jester, Chris Hicks, John Blair and Jared Leon.

The couple resides at 820 North Pine. The bride is a hostess and dishwasher and the bridegroom is a cook at Perkins Restaurant.

Out-of-town guests included Jeff Colvin of Denver, Colo., Clint and June Davis of Salina, Kan., Daryl and Theresa Kinslow of Wichita, Kan., Robbie, Mike and Cheyenne Kinslow of Salina, Kan.

Engagement Is Announced

An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the Aug. 5 wedding at 9 a.m. in Cann Gardens of Christina Dawn Bridges and Jeffrey M. Beard.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Glenda Garroutte of Ponca City, Philip Stewart of Kildare and Charles Bridges of Illinois. Beard is the son of Michael E. beard of Kansas City, Mo. and Donna M. Montgomery of Littleton, Colo. The couple is employed with Montgomery Wards in north Kansas City, Mo.

Wedding Plans Announced

Aug. 26 is the date selected by Vada Diane Bryer and Jeremy Scott Runyan for their wedding in Northeast Baptist Church. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the 4 p.m. ceremony.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Kenneth and Emma Bryer, 1600 North Woodland, and the granddaughter of Cecil and Chris Landes, Barbara Rice, and Arther Bryer, all of Ponca City. Miss Bryer is a 1998 graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended Northern Oklahoma College. She is currently employed at Wal-Mart.

Runyan is the son of Dave and Linda Turner of Newkirk and James and Joni Runyan of Conroe, Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wren of Deltona, Fla., James Hinrichs of Lake Tomahawk, Wisc., Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Runyan of Wichita, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Al Morgan of Billings, Mont., and Ms. Betty Turner of Newkirk. He is the great-grandson of Bernidean Lovitt of Wichita, Kan. A 1999 graduate of PCHS, he is employed with the Ponca City School System.

Oklahoma Historical Society

AUGUST

Aug. 1-20 - Pawnee Bill Ranch Museum, Pawnee: Saddle Show Exhibit by Pawnee Bill Ranch Association, regular museum hours, free (918) 762-2513.

Aug. 1-31 - Henry Overholser Mansion, Oklahoma City: Quilt Exhibit by Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild, regular hours and admission (405) 528-8485.

Aug. 1-Sept. 30 - Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education, Stillwater: Quarterly exhibit on colleges, universities, regular hours (405) 744-2828.

Aug. 3 - Frank Phillips Home, Bartlesville: Chautauqua on the Lawn with Paul Vickery portraying Henry Ford by OHS and Allied Arts and Humanities Council of Bartlesville, free (918) 336-2491.

Aug. 19 - Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Tatting Workshop by Judi Banashek, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (405) 375-5176.

Aug. 26 - Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Good Old Days of Journalism by Max Nichols, OHS, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., free (405) 375-5176.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1-30 - Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education, Stillwater: Quarterly exhibit on colleges, universities, regular hours, (405) 744-2828.

Sept. 1-30 - Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee: Textile show, regular hours, free (918) 762-2513.

Sept. 1-Oct. 25 - Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton: "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad: Oklahoma and the Great Depression," traveling exhibit in reception area, regular museum hours, free (regular admission for galleries) (580) 323-7866.

Sept. 1-Oct. 31 - Oklahoma Territorial Museum, Guthrie: "Revolutionary Ideals & Images" traveling photo exhibit, regular museum hours, free (405) 282-1889.

Sept. 2-3 - Sequoyah's Cabin, Sallisaw: Willard Stone Jewelry Collection exhibit and sale by Evelyn Stone Holland, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 2; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 3; free (918) 755-2413.

Sept. 3 - Sequoyah's Cabin, Sallisaw: Blair Family Reunion, registration at 10 a.m., (918) 755-2412.

Sept. 4 - Sod House Museum, Aline: Labor Day Open House with focus on environment in conjunction with Great Salt Plains Wild Life Department, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free (580) 463-2411.

Sept. 8-9 - Fort Gibson Historic Site, Fort Gibson: Civil War Candlelight Tours at 15-minute intervals from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., reservations required, fee $5 (918) 478-4088.

Sept. 8-May 31 - State Museum of History, Oklahoma City: Special Exhibit - "When They Were Young: Folk Art Paintings by L.E. Bailey;" and USS Oklahoma Battleship exhibit (continues indefinitely), regular hours, free (405) 522-5248.

Sept. 10 - Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education at Old Central, Stillwater: Victorian Lawn Social with Victorian Tea, Fashion Contest and Fashion Show; Indoor music, craft demonstrations at Victorian exhibits; outdoor antique bicycle exhibit, carriage rides and lawn games; Fashion Show tickets $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors; Other events free (405) 744-2828.

Sept. 12-16 - Museum of the Cherokee Strip, Enid: Living History with encampment and events, regular museum hours, (580) 237-1907.

Sept. 16 - Honey Springs Battlefield, Checotah-Rentiesville: Squad Encampment living history, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., free (918) 473-5572.

Sept. 16 - T.B. Ferguson House, Watonga: Afternoon of Harmony with music performances, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (580) 623-5069.

Sept. 16 - Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher, Tatting Workshop by Judi Banashek, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (405) 375-5176.

Sept. 17 - Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry: Cherokee Strip Celebration Open House and Tea, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., free (580) 336-2405.

Sept. 22-23 - Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, Spiro: Autumnal Equinox Nigh Walk with stories, history of celestial observation by archaeologist Dennis Peterson, 11 a.m., 2 p .m. and 7 p.m. each day; adults $3, children 7 to 12 at $1; children under 7 free, (918) 962-2062.

Ponca City Happenings

Sunday

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

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.

SPORTS

Legion Loses In Slugfest To Enid
Doctors Offer Physicals
Golf Notes

Legion Loses In Slugfest To Enid

WOODWARD — Ponca City’s American Legion baseball team lost a 14-11 slugfest to Enid Friday in the first round the District Tournament here.

The Royals were playing host Woodward (a 9-0 loser to Owasso in the second game Friday) late Saturday in an attempt to come back in the double elimination tournament.

An apparent tight strike zone produced a bundle of hits by both Ponca City and Enid. The Poncans had four home runs in a losing effort, two by Jimmo Ozment and one each by Jerrod Spears and Jeremy DeNoya.

The tournament is scheduled to end today.

Doctors Offer Physicals

Several Ponca City chiropractors will be offering athletic physicals Monday through Friday of this week.

All Ponca City athletes must have physical forms filled out and signed by a parent or guardian before seeing the doctor. Athletes will not be allowed to practice until physicals are taken and turned into coaches.

The charge will be $15 and athletes must make an appointment with the physician.

These doctors are Dr. Leon Bristow, 111 Patton (762-7634); Dr. Kevin Davis, 102 North Fifth (762-4476); Dr. Marty Farquharson, 900 East Hartford (765-1164); Dr. Scott Kirkpatrick, 1700 North Fifth (765-2482); Drs. Lori and Mark Prado, 1912 Lake Road (762-5440); and Dr. Donald Potter, 300 North Fifth (762-1291)

Golf Notes

Rodney Pemberton collected his first hole-in-one at the Ponca City Country Club this past week.

Pemberton aced the 155-yard No. 6 hole at the club, using an 8-iron.

He was playing with Ron Locke, Justin Locke and Pete Peterson.

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The Wentz Ladies Golf Association will play the back nine for Ladies Day Tuesday.

Championship and President’s flight will be paired as will A and B flights along with C flight and unflighted.

Last week’s winners were Irene Heppler in Championship flight, Ruth Rosborough in President’s flight, Debbie Wood in A flight, Mary Ivers in B flight and Dee Coy in C flight.