|
From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, August 20, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. August 5-September 30 Ponca City Art Association permanent fine arts collection on display, Art Center, South Ninth Street and East Central Avenue, public invited at no charge. Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night every Wednesday and Friday, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Tuesday Primary Election, polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday Ponca City Board of Commissioners Special Session, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Programming Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Thursday Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Kay County Republican Party monthly meeting, features State Representative Jim Newport (R-Ponca City) guest speaker, 7 p.m., Program Room Ponca City Library, call Dave White 762-0103 for more information. 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 24-27 124th Annual Ponca Pow Wow, afternoon and evening performances, White Eagle Park, contact Bronson Roughface, 580-762-8104. August 25-September 19 Garfield Academy PTO fund raiser, selling Garfield Cards for discounts at over 20 merchants. August 27 American Legion Post 14 Golf Tournament, 10 a.m., Lew Wentz Golf Course, $20 per person, does not include green fees or golf cart, cutoff date Aug. 23 at 5 p.m., must pay when signing up, contact American Legion Post 14 Ray Lunsford or Maurice Johnson (580) 765-9073, proceeds to American Legion children and youth programs.. 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. September 2 Christian Motorcycles Association, 8:30 a.m., Conestoga, I-35 and U.S. 60. September 6 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 7 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, for more information call 762-9053 or 762-7360. September 8 Norahua Mexican Dancers, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, no charge. Sept. 8-9 Country Harvest Antique and Craft Festival, Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, contact Connie Pruitt 580-767-0420. September 9 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities. United Way Annual Celebration Parade and Children’s Festival, floats, cars, marchers, organizations, clubs, bikers and skateboarders, decorate and display a sign with your support of United Way, contact United Way for a parade registration form at 765-2476, or e-mail at uwponcty@poncacity.net September 11 Impaired Vision Group Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Grand Avenue and Thirteenth Street, Ponca City, refreshments will be served at 10:15 a.m., for a ride call 765-4370. 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. September 12 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center Commission Chamber, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1, monthly directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building, Lake Road and Enterprise Road. September 13 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Home and Gardens, for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. Community Pool Committee, 4:30 p.m., YMCA. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, monthly board meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. September 14 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. September 15 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center Commission Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Sept. 15-16 Cherokee Strip Chili Cookoff and Oklahoma State Bar-B-Q Championships 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wentz Campgrounds, L.A. Cann Drive, contact Loretta Leathers 580-762-1500. Sept. 16-17 Fine Arts Festival, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., contact Donna Secrest 580-765-9746. September 18 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 19 Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, noon, Hero’s, Holiday Inn, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 East and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. September 20 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. September 21 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street, Ponca City, 762-3851. September 25 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. September 28 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Elks Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road. 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. Sept. 29-30 Standing Bear Pow Wow, Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park, Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., contact, T.L. Walker 580-762-1514, fax 580-762-1542. October 7 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities. Kay County Shriners present The Texans and The Tulsans in concert, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Ponca City, 580-765-5676 for tickets. Julia Bushkova, violinist in concert, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, no charge. October 7-8 Kaw Challenge, all day, Kaw Lake, contact Kathy Tippin, 580-762-9494 (phone or fax) e-mail: kawlake@kskcnet Oktoberfest, Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Marland Estate Grounds, 901 Monument Road, contact Kathy Adams 580-767-0420, fax 580-763-8054 or e-mail: tourism@poncacity.net October 11 Elks Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road. October 14 Jaci Velasquez and Plus One in concert, 7 p.m., Enid’s Mark Price Arena, presented by KLVV 88.7 FM, call 767-1400 for more information. November 3 An Evening with Sullivan and Gilbert featuring Cox & Box, comic operetta, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, no charge. Local Team Ropers Excel New Leaders Emerge at 101By BOB PATTERSON News City Editor Saturday night’s performance of the 101 Wild West Rodeo may have to go some to beat out that of the Friday efforts from cowboys and cowgirls. By the time The Ponca City News hit the streets with its Sunday edition late last night, that may have happened. But Friday’s performers were eager — to say the least. There were big changes in girls barrel racing. And a pair of team ropers wouldn’t take the back seat of a sedan either. Riding smart and quick, Kim Thomas of Springer took a speedy horse around the barrels in the time of 17.41 — that’s almost four-tenths of a second faster than Thursday’s 17.76 by Tamara Reinhart of Lakin, Kan. Reinhart’s time had knocked the first night leader Kim Squires of Carnegie (17.84) off the top. Not to be outdone by too much, there were two others under 17.6, but one tipped a barrel over and had to take a five-second penalty. Deena Wheaton of Mounds had a 17.53, but that translated into a 22.53. However, Nancy Powell of Kinta also had a 17.57, good for second going into Saturday night. Just to show how quick the barrel racers were on Friday, Betty Beckham of Springtown, Texas, had a 17.84 and there were three other legitimate racers under 18 seconds — and only two over that, at 18.01 and 18.28. In the team roping, Jared Norris of Canadian, Texas, put the quick rope on a steer turning it for Travis Good of Reydon, Okla. Good made good all right — to the tune of a 4.6 finish. That’s first in the second go for team ropers and the only team to do the trick the right way for the night. A pair of non-professional team roping efforts will get into Saturday’s finals for the saddles from 101 Beverage. They include John Ox-ford of Tonkawa and Mark Sullins of Red Rock, who did it in 8.5 but got assessed five extra seconds when the heeler got but one of two. That also happened to Jim Thomas of Newkirk and Cody Morgan of Ponca City as they did the trick in 7.7, plus 5, for a 12.7. World champion Billy Etbauer of Rees Heights, S.D., was a contestant in the saddle bronc riding event Friday — along with his two riding brothers, who now establish Goodwell as their home. Billy was the first one to ride on Friday, and had a 74 that would have been a tie for third, but it got pushed down a notch to a tie for fourth, when brother Dan got an 81 on Lost Trails. That put Dan Etbauer in first place. The other Etbauer brother, Robert, had a 67. Best calf roping effort for the night was turned in by Rick McLemore of Gracemont, who had a 10.9. Home town favorite on Friday night, Hank Hainzinger, who was one of the top rookies in his first year, had tough luck — not with his roping, nor riding. The calf coming out of the chute, stumbled and that was just enough to send Hank’s horse racing past the calf without a chance at throwing the rope. The crowd on Friday had barely settled into their seats for the bareback riding, which saw two of the three making their appearance rewrite the top spots in the rodeo. Eric Mouton of Weatherford had a 78 on Cripple Creek and Mike Cooley, also of Weatherford, had a 77 on Short Stack — and that’s third and fourth as of Friday night. Walt Sherry of Holdenville wowed the crowd in the second event of the night, the steer wrestling, when he popped out of the box, dismounted and threw his steer in 4.3, which is a three-way tie for first in the go-round. Tom Duvall had a 4.5 and with his first go of 6.1, now is listed fourth in the average at 10.6. The other three in the average are under 10. Elementary Parents In UproarOvercrowding, Denied Transfer Requests Lead to Unhappiness By KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Thursday may have been a happy first day of school for most, but some parents are unhappy with the Ponca City schools. An overflow of kindergarten students and denied transfer requests have left a few parents demanding answers ... answers they say they have not been received. The optional full-day kindergarten program and some 40 youngsters retained from last year have combined to cause an overflow of students at Lincoln Elementary. Because there is not enough room to accommodate the students at Lincoln, two extra kindergarten classes have been added at the Lincoln Center — the old Lincoln Elementary building. Parent Michelle Carmona-Kiker is outraged. “I live right by the new school. I enrolled my child when I was supposed to and learned the day before school started that my daughter was being moved to the Lincoln Center,” she said. Kiker feels what has happened is unfair. “I just don’t understand it. I kept my daughter out of school on the first day. Basically, I’m in a dilemma. Do I take her to Lincoln Center or not? I feel that the Lincoln Center is a facility, not a curriculum,” she added. Kiker said she wouldn’t have minded taking her child to another school except that she purchased a house near the new Lincoln building. She wanted her child could walk to school, and feel safe and secure knowing where she was going. “My child is upset and crying. We bought her new clothes and supplies. I took her over to the school during the summer and showed her where she would be going,” Kiker said. “I don’t understand why kids living in this school district aren’t going to their home school.” Superintendent Dr. Bill White said when Lincoln was designed, only half-day kindergarten was available. “Now we have 80 kids attending all-day kindergarten. We have basically run out of room,” Whie explained. “That and the fact that 40 kindergarten students have been retained from last year.” White feels the Lincoln Center is a good solution. “We’ve got to look at the options for the future, but it works for now. We’re going to stay with our decision,” he said. On a different note, parent Patricia Rivera is upset after being denied transfer requests for her five kids. “My children have been going to Liberty Elementary for the past five years. This year, we were told the school was full, and I had too many children,” she stated. Rivera used to live in the Liberty district, but moved to the Washington district. “My kids went to Liberty for many years. They are used to that school,” she said. Upon learning of her denied request to move her children, Rivera says Washington Elementary did not have her children enrolled, even though she enrolled them there. “They keep switching back and forth. I didn’t know what is going on,” she said. White said he was aware some parents were upset following their transfer denials. “That happens every year. In the elementary grades we grant about 160 transfer requests, but there’s still 35-40 we can’t accommodate,” he said. White said once maximum class size is reached, nothing can be done. “We can’t let our classes become overcrowded. The decisions are made by the building principal and then I hear the appeals,” he said. East Middle School Gets The OK To Start MondayIt’s early to bed Sunday night and early to rise Monday morning for some 500 Ponca City eighth grade students. The first day of classes begin Monday morning at East Middle School. Class was delayed two days because of construction problems and fire marshal mandates. Ponca City superintendent Dr. Bill White said classes at East will definitely meet on Monday. “We tested the fire alarms Wednesday night. Classes could’ve started on Thursday, but we’re glad we waited until Monday. This allowed additional time to clean things up,” he said. Sixteen classrooms will be utilized in the main building as well as all the classrooms in the annex building across the street. “One of our concerns will be the traffic flow Monday morning around the school,” White said. “We handed out traffic flow patterns at enrollment, and hopefully [peope] will follow it. We’re also going to move the trailers off the front lawn.” White said students should be dropped off on Seventh Street or by the annex building. “I think things will go well. Of course, construction will still continue at East Middle School,” he said. The two missed days will not be made up. Nearly NewsThe Ponca City Board of Commissioners work session slated for Monday has been canceled. The next work session is tentatively set Sept. 5 in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. -------- The condition of hit-and-run victim Jackie G. Hisey has been upgraded from serious to fair. Hisey was struck by a pickup truck early last week while trying to render aid to an animal hit by the motorcycle he was riding.Hisey’s wife Lisa expressed sincere appreciation to everyone who showed concern for her husband’s condition. Absentee Voting Available MondayVoters who want to a cast absentee ballots may still do so Monday at the Kay County Election Board in Newkirk at the county courthouse, according to Carol Stafford, Election Board secretary. A two-member, bipartisan absentee voting board will be on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist voters who wish to vote absentee. “In-person absentee voters will fill out an application form when they get to the office. They are not required to give a reason for voting absentee,” Stafford said. “They are required to swear that they have not voted a regular mail absentee ballot, and that they will not vote at their polling places on election day.” According to Stafford, the absentee voting board verifies a voter’s registration information, then issues the ballots. The voter marks the ballots in a booth and puts them in the voting device Pioneer Bank Begins United Way CampaignPioneer Bank and Trust staff started the 2000-2001 United Way Pacesetter’s Campaign with enthusiasm this week! At a staff meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17, employees filled out their donation cards, providing their “fair share” to support the United Way. Employees give an hour’s wage per month as their fair share through payroll deduction. In addition, a corporate donation is given every year. Finally, employees have the opportunity to participate in special events for additional donations to United Way. This year’s special events include one jeans day every quarter and breakfast at the bank once every quarter. Employees pay $5 per time to participate. Melody Lahann, executive director for Hospice, spoke during the meeting, giving several moving stories about the clients served from her agency. Helene Schwartz, executive director for United Way, spoke of the various agencies and how funds raised from the bank’s pacesetter campaign are critical to the success of those agencies. “We support the United Way and its agencies 200 percent,” Carl Renfro, CEO and chairman of the board of Pioneer Bank and Trust. “Our employees always go the extra mile to ensure our Pacesetter Campaign is successful.” School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — French toast with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Cheese stix with marinara sauce or ravioli with garlic bread, tossed salad with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, Oreos or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken styx with hot roll or hot pocket, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef and cheese tacos or corn dogs, refried beans, fresh fruit, corn, salsa, saltine crackers, dill spears, Rocky Road pudding or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Taco Bell chili cheese burrito or spaghetti with garlic bread, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, salsa, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Friday — Steakfingers with hot roll or pretzel with cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, glazed carrots, saltine crackers, dill spears, chocolate chip cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Middle School Breakfast Monday — Jelly donuts or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast burritos with salsa or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pancakes with sausage or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s pizza and Taco Bell burritos. Also available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway. Monday — Pepperoni pizza, fresh fruit, corn, tossed salad, Oreos, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef and cheese taco, corn on the cob, refried beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Taco Bell chili cheese burrito, tossed salad with ranch dressing, cookies and cream pudding, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Queso and chips, peas and carrots, tatter tots, fresh fruit, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at East Middle School Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Taco Bell burritos. Subway is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — Chicken patty sandwich, lettuce and tomato salad, tater tots, fresh fruit, broccoli with cheese, dill pickle, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza pocket, corn, Jello, fresh fruit, tossed salad, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Mini corn dog, scalloped potatoes, sour apple slime, fresh fruit, tossed salad, dill pickle, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Stuffed crust pizza, corn, Jello, fresh fruit, tossed salad, dill pickle, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos, refried beans, mexi rice, fresh fruit, tossed salad, dill pickle, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Po-Hi Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast burrito or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with sausage and syrup or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Jelly donuts or cereal, assorted juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn every day and Subway on Tuesday and Thursday. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi All-American Line Monday — Foot long corn dog, tossed salad, tater tots with cheese, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza pockets, corn, fresh broccoli salad, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese pizza stix with marinara sauce or ravioli with hot roll, tossed salad, broccoli with cheese sauce, Rocky Road pudding, seasonal fruits, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Crispy chicken sandwich, lettuce, fries, dill spear, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Tuesday — Grilled cheese and ravioli, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. Wednesday — Hot dog, french fries, carrot stick, pineapple chunks, cookie and milk. Thursday — Spaghetti with beef, french bread, buttered peas, applesauce and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos, corn, peaches, cinnamon rolls and milk. New Policy for School Employee Pay on AgendaBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor A new policy requiring a direct deposit program for all Ponca City school employees will be discussed Monday during the regular board meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education. The policy is being proposed so that all employees can receive their payroll in a timely manner on the established date of payroll. The proposal will have a 90-day phase-in period and will go into effect Dec. 1, 2000. Also on the agenda will be a change order for the East Middle School remodeling project. Additional work and subsequent additional costs for meeting the concerns of the state fire marshal’s office have caused the change order. The concern of the office was the two-second floor, dead-end corridors. The change order is for $216,507.44, bringing the total cost of the contract to $2,643,247.44. Several contracts and renewed agreements are also on the agenda. They include: — Agreement with National Computer Systems (NCS) for software support renewal; — Agreement with Compass Learning (formerly known as Jostens Learning Corporation) for technical support; — Intergovernmental agreement with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide Medicaid claim reimbursements; and — A lease/purchase agreement with the Xerox Corporation for a digital copier. Following executive session, board members will set several salary schedules for all district support staff and administrators for the 2000-2001 school year. The final agreement with the Association of Classroom Teachers (ACT) will also be negotiated. Included in the discussion topics will be a summer school update, proficiency reports and testing preparations. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the administration offices and can be seen on Cable Channel 11. Parents/Guardians May Preview Items On HIV/AIDS PlanPonca City Public School is offering an opportunity for parents/guardians to preview educational materials used in Growth and Development and HIV/AIDS Awareness Classes for students in grades four through eight and sophomore through seniors. The preview meeting is set for Thursday, Aug. 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (come and go) in the cafeteria at Union Elementary. The district school nurses will be available to answer questions. The curriculum used has been approved by the board of education and the state department and complies with state statutes. Parents and guardians are given an annual presentation of the material and curriculum at least one month before such presentations are given to students. No student shall be required to participate in the AIDS prevention education program if the parent or guardian of the student objects in writing to this participation. A parent or guardian may complete an opt-out form and return it to the building principal. For more information contact one of the school nurses at 767-8000. School CalendarAug. 21 Freshman volleyball at Bishop Kelley, 1 p.m. Aug. 22 Varsity softball against Tulsa Union, 4:30 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball in the old boys gym at 5 p.m. IMPA Ice Cream Social on the front lawn at 6 p.m. Back to School Night at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 Senior yearbook pictures in the Howell Auditorium, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 Freshman volleyball at Stillwater, 4 p.m. Junior varsity volleyball in the old boys gym, 4 p.m. Varsity volleyball in the old boys gym, 5 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity softball at Owasso, 5 p.m. Aug. 25 Sophomore assembly in the Howell Auditorium, 10 a.m. Varsity softball at the East-West Shootout. Aug. 26 Varsity volleyball at Broken Arrow Tournament, 9 a.m. Cross country meet at Guthrie. Varsity softball at the East-West Shootout. Aug. 27 Pepperette tea at the Commons Area, 2 p.m. Annual Ponca Nation Powwow Begins at White Eagle ThursdayWHITE EAGLE — This year’s 124th Annual Ponca Nation of Oklahoma Powwow will feature over 2000 dancers and is expected to provide the finest singing in the country. The public is cordially invited to attend the four-day event scheduled for Aug. 24-27 at White Eagle, located south of Ponca City on U.S. 177. Admission is $5 per vehicle. According to Kinsel V. Lieb, secretary/treasurer and public relations officer for the tribe, the Ponca tribe is credited throughout the country depicting its tradition and culture through song and dance. The afternoon programs will begin at 1:30 p.m. These programs are set as follows: Thursday will feature the traditional men’s war dance with tail dancers; Friday will be sponsored by the senior citizens organization; Saturday, Veteran’s Day; and Sunday, Ponca Day. The evening programs, held in the north arena on tribal grounds, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The featured event Thursday will be the selection and crowning of the 2000-2001 Ponca princess, followed by contests in all junior division categories. Friday will feature teen division contests, and Saturday the women’s division contests, including a feather pulling and a 49 contest. On Sunday there will be the men’s division contests, featuring the World Championship Fancy Dance contest. The traditional mourner’s meal will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Ponca Tribal Affairs building. All specials and giveaways will be held in the south arena. Head Staff this year will include: Rev. Thomas Roughface, master of ceremonies; Wilkie Eagle Sr., head singer; arena directors are Kirby Feathers and Stanley Smith Jr.; water carriers will be Skylar Blueback and Danny Page; and the current reigning 1999-2000 Ponca princess Beulah Rose Ingram. Princess applications can be picked up in the Ponca Tribal Affairs building or by calling the powwow committee at 762-8104. Applications will be accepted up until the start of the evening events on Thursday. Princess qualifications are: You must be an enrolled member of the Ponca tribe, age 16-21, never married, no children and knowledgeable of Ponca tribal customs, culture and dance traditions. In addition, qualified applicants must be able to represent the Ponca tribe at various functions at their own expense. Vendor fees for arts and crafts booths are $250, and food booths are $400. Those individuals who have made pledges and donations need to contact Ponca tribal headquarters. Also those individuals who are requesting special needs need to contact Lieb or Thomas Roughface for scheduling. Success By 6 New Community Plan Targets Youngsters NeedsSuccess By 6 is a community-wide initiative taking place in many communities across America. It is designed to target the needs of infants and small children to make sure they are healthy, protected, cared for, stimulated, and prepared for school by the age of six. Thanks to Bank of America, United Way of Ponca City is planning their initiative, coordinated by Diana Mills. Community partners represented in the SB6 Task Force include Child Development Center, Community Faith Leaders, Childcare providers, Department of Human Services, Ponca City Headstart, Kay County Health Department, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Oklahoma Parents as Teachers, Partnerships for Strong Families in Education, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City Mother’s Club, Ponca City School System, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, United Way of Ponca City and the YMCA. According to Diana Mills, this task force has shared a wealth of information and is beginning to build a vision. Now with a better understanding of our community needs, due to the completion of a community assessment completed by the health department, the task force desires to address strengthening the capacity of existing programs and organizations by providing and coordinating specialized services, support, activities, and programs at one site. A multi-purpose facility such as this would contain a variety of compatible uses, enabling better access to health and education services. Mike O’Connor, Kay County Health Department administrator, responded to the need locally and supports the SB6 initiative by offering to provide space in their new building project which will serve the entire community as well as promote better linkages between children, their families and service providers. O’Connor said, “We are excited about the common vision of making Ponca City a healthy community.” This new building, which will be located at 433 Fairview, will be a wonderful community facility, and represents a visible example of concrete progress and growth in the area of health and education under one roof. This shared experience avoids unnecessary duplication of larger and expensive facilities. Expected completion of the project is 2001. The vision of Ponca City’s Success By 6 — the community will adopt the initiative and be supportive in the efforts to bring together all services benefiting our young children, and their families, at a One Stop for Children, where they can receive the care, guidance and support necessary to grow up healthy, nurtured and ready to learn. “We are working together to get the entire community actively involved in making decisions about the future of our small children and their families. SB6 is excited to be a part of this long-term community investment,” said Mills. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, Auxiliary Unit 14 Install New OfficersNew officers were installed Aug. 10 for the American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14 and Auxiliary Unit 14. Newly elected officers are Roselynn Utech, membership adjutant; Marvin E. Rider, commander; Ollie Heady, first vice commander; David Bush, second vice commander; Chuck McCullum, finance officer; Neil Rupe, recording secretary; Jack Spurlock, executive committee Jerry Bakewell and Bob Thomas, executive committee; Glen Adkins, sergeant at arms; Noble Mears, senior service officer; Roy White, chaplain; Don Crilly, audit committee; Mike Isbell, executive and building committee; John Counter, chairman building committee; Ray Lunsford, Sam Mullenax, and Bob Robbins, building committee; and John Raley, judge advisor. Post historian is a vacant office that needs to be filled. Roselynn Utech, past state commander and national membership committee person, served as installing officer. Also joining in the ceremonies was American Legion White Eagle Post 38 and their wives. A covered dish dinner was served. The American Legion, here to serve the veterans of the armed forces of America, is available to help any veteran or widow or widower of a veteran in need. It recommends that all veterans sign up for benefits earned; there are benefits many may not know about. The American Legion is located at 407 West South Avenue, 765-9073. Don Haden, ODVA, is available from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the post; Chuck Gregg, national representative, is also available to help. Crime StoppersOsage County Home Burglarized The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in solving a crime. According to police, a residence near the intersection of Whippoorwill Street and City View Avenue in Osage County was burglarized. The crime took place on Aug. 16, sometime between 6:45 a.m. and noon. Pry marks were located on the front door, but entry was gained through atrium doors located at the rear of the residence. Several items were removed from the home, including a Remington model 7400, 270 caliber rifle with scope, a Remington model 1100, 12 gauge shotgun, a TV/VCR combination, a Nintendo 64 with several games, a Panasonic 8 mm video camcorder and miscellaneous coins. Deputies are searching for an older model full size white or off white van with a red stripe in connection with this crime. Anyone having any information regarding this residential burglary or suspect vehicle, is asked to call Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers at 762-5100. The caller will remain anonymous and may be eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000. Country Harvest Antique, Craft Show Sept. 8-9The Country Harvest Antique and Craft show, to be held Sept. 8-9 at Hutchins Memorial in Ponca City, will feature the Copper Shop of Parsons, Kan. Raymond and Beth Braman produce cookie cutters in two sizes as well as weather vanes, signs, candle holders, copper jewelry and more. The cookie cutters, except for the tiny size, have a “makers mark” of a star imprinted on them. The Bramans are members of the National Cookie Cutter Collectors Club of America and they prefer to sell their wares at the arts and crafts shows which they have listed on their website coppergifts.com. Raymond, a former sheet metal worker, has done special copper work for the public including pot racks, range hoods, decorative roofs and even a large copper sitz bath for a bed and breakfast. Stores such as Bloomingdales in New York and Harrod’s in London have carried his copper work in the past. Many other vendors are ready to provide a day of shopping. Soup and croissant sandwiches will be the lunch provided to dine with Jeff Detten’s mission group. Fifth District Candidate Plans Walk CampaignGarland McWatters, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Fifth District, has announced he will walk throughout the district to draw attention to the value of each and every voter in the Democratic election process. McWatters says he will announce details of his Power of One Crusade to dramatize the importance of each and every vote. He will make this announcement at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Standing Bear Park U.S. 60 and Lucas. The public is invited. The candidate says he will cover the 210 mile route in eight days. The march will begin in Copan, near the Kansas border in Washington County on Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. and will reach Yukon on the evening of Sept. 8, where a Power of One rally and celebration will be held. McWatters is asking citizens to show their pledge to vote by walking with him one mile along the journey. Peachtree Landing Volunteers Help Give Hope to HomelessThis is the ninth in a series of articles detailing the 16 United Way agencies. Peachtree Landing offers temporary emergency shelter to homeless families and individuals with children and their families as a priority. While meeting the immediate need for shelter and food, Peachtree Landing provides a variety of services and referrals to meet their immediate needs. All these services are directed at helping the families and individuals to become self sufficient as soon as possible. Volunteers are both the heart and hands that make Peachtree Landing a positive reality. The homeless shelter is a community based program started through the tireless efforts of volunteers, representing local churches, businesses and caring individuals from Ponca City. The project was started in 1982 and first offered shelter Nov. 1, 1988. Peachtree Landing is governed by a 21 member volunteer board of directors who manage operation of the programs. The shelter depends on community volunteers to provide help with food drives, fund raising, life skills, education, public speaking, building and yard maintenance, and advocacy for the homeless of our community. The reason for homelessness is very complex and causes most of us discomfort to just think about it. According to national statistics, the average American family is three paychecks away from being homeless. The homeless of the rural areas are unseen and often ignored. In the wealthiest nation of the world, the largest growing numbers of homeless are children. Children have no voice and do not choose their circumstances. All children entering Peachtree Landing are accompanied by adults and are a part of a family unit. Whatever the reason for homelessness, food and shelter are basic human requirements. With the coordination of staff and community volunteers, Peachtree Landing is able to assist these children and their families to move from homelessness to independent living. From Jan. 1 through June 30, the program provided shelter days to 635 homeless men, women and children and served 1,905 meals. By providing the necessary shelter and food, these homeless families and individuals were able to obtain employment or secured entitlements and permanent housing. Peachtree Landing is a United Way supported agency, working with the other 15 United Way sponsored agencies to provide the necessary services to assist those of our community in need. If you share our concern for the homeless, we invite you to consider how you might share your skills as a volunteer, by contacting us at 762-3208 or the United Way at 765-2476. United Way of Ponca City supports the following 16 member agencies — American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council, Boy Scouts of America-Cimarron Council, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), The Salvation Army and YMCA. DEATHSClaudine Elizabeth Brower Claudine Elizabeth BrowerClaudine Elizabeth Brower, former resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, at the Good Samaritan Center in Olathe, Kan. She was 89. A private family graveside service is pending with W.L. Frye and Son Mortuary and Crematory making arrangements. Claudine Elizabeth Brower was born Aug. 4, 1911, in Vici, the daughter of Robert Henry and Jessie Marie Speck. She married George Grimes Brower on Sept. 23, 1934, in Blackwell. Claudine and George moved to Ponca City in 1939 where they raised their four daughters. Claudine was widowed in 1972. She continued living in Ponca City until the spring of 1998, when declining health facilitated her move to Kansas to be near family. She was a proud homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Ponca City chapters of the D.A.R. and the Eastern Star. She was also active in the Iris Garden Club and the Tuesday Review Book Club. Survivors include four daughters, Joyce Richards of Oklahoma City, Jane Ney of St. Paul, Minn., Mary Uppinghouse of Denver, Colo., and Peggy Thompson of Olathe, Kan.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her brother Daniel Woodrow Speck. Velma Lee KleierABILENE, Texas — Velma Lee Kleier, former resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at her home. She was 94. A graveside service was held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at Resthaven-Sunset Cemetery under the direction of North’s Funeral Home. A memorial service followed at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Velma Kleier was born on March 14, 1906, in Winfield, Kan the daughter of John and Pearl (Deal) Binkey. She grew up in Oxford, Kan., and was a graduate of Pittsburg State Teachers College. She taught school in Kansas for two years. She married Vernon Kleier in June of 1930 in Wichita, Kan. They were married until his death in 1961. She lived in Winfield for 21 years and in Ponca City for 46 years. She moved to Abilene in 1999. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Jane Stone of Abilene and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. NEWS BRIEFS-- Republicans Meet — The Kay County Republican Party will meet 7 p.m., Aug. 24 in the Program Room at the Ponca City Library. For more information call Dave White at (580) 762-0103. Win One million Gold Crown points! Ask us how! Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Preschoolers — Registration for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon Monday at the First Baptist Church playroom. The program is designed for mothers with children under school age, infant through kindergarten, and is nondenominational. The group meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the church. The first meeting will be Sept. 11. An evening group will meet at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Registration for the evening group will be at the first meeting on Sept. 18. For more information call Danielle Behar, 765-9177, or Kerry McElfresh, 767-1674. All Summer clothes 75% off and priced summer clothes 1/2 off. Priced jeans not included. Starting August 20 - September 2nd. adv. Class of 1957 — The Ponca City High School graduating class of 1957 barbecue dinner is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at 815 North Fourteenth. Reservations are to be made by Wednesday by calling Vicki Rowe Poulson, 762-4280. Will Clean your home, office or apartment. References upon request. Call Lynda at 765-4649. adv. Attention Seniors — Po-Hi seniors wishing to have their pictures appear in the 2000-2001 yearbook can do so Aug. 23 and 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Howell Auditorium. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Back-to-School Night — The annual Back-to-School Night for Ponca City students is scheduled Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. A brief orientation in the Howell Auditorium, followed by a run schedule of classes will be included. $10 Off first massage by Certified Massage Therapist with 19 years experience, Genise Hallisey. Please leave message at 762-8039. (ladies only) adv. Drivers Education — High school students interested in taking a drivers education course after school should contact Larry Rehl at 765-2377. Learn How Pioneer Technology Center’s self-employment training program can help you evaluate a business. The SET program can help you determine the feasibility and legal requirements of starting your very own business! Enrollment for evening classes is now underway. Classes begin Thursday, September 7th. Call 762-8336 Ext. 262. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 8:12 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, but was unable to locate. Theft — A resident in the 700 block of East Ponca Avenue report the theft of a tree from a front yard to Ponca City police at 8:43 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Fraud — Someone from the 2900 block of North Union Street came to the Ponca City Police Department to speak with an officer in reference to a forged check at 10:56 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 11:06 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Soccer Sign-up starts on August 19 for all boys and girls four 1/2 and up. Saturday August 19, 9-1pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 21-23, 4-8pm. Quantum Computer Systems, 312 East Grand. 762-9056. adv. Fraud — A resident in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street advised Ponca City police at 12:21 p.m. Friday that he believed his neighbors were being scammed. The two men were driving a truck with Texas tags and telling his neighbors they were a pest control company. An officer was assigned, but the men were gone on arrival. A report was taken. Attention All area veterans & wives are invited to a free watermelon feed sponsored by the military order of the Cootie Veterans of Foriegn wars. Post 1201 Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30pm. adv. Theft — A man in the 400 block of South Osage Street reported the theft of an air conditioner to Ponca City police at 12:24 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a grand larceny report was taken. Fall Mums 6” pot $2.99 each or 10 for $25.00. 8” pots also available. New crop hanging baskets, porcelains, geranimals, & ferns $9.99 each. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 1-580-762-2922. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 2500 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a $10 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 4:21 p.m. Friday. The clerk later called back to advise the driver had returned to pay for the gas. Kids Review now accepting childrens fall/ winter consignments. adv. Disturbance — An officer from the Ponca City Police Department reported breaking up a fight at the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Palm Street at 7:20 p.m. Friday. A 24-year-old man was taken into custody for assault and battery and public intoxication. Original Bronze Pioneer Woman Statue for sale. 761-3474 or 762-4977. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $9.15 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 9:21 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Amana Refrigerator freezer, water and ice on door, $650. 762-1560. adv. Final Markdown! Take an extra 25% off all sale items through Sunday. Carla’s Hallmark, 405 E. Grand, downtown. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Overbrook Avenue and North Union Street reported after a traffic stop a 33-year-old woman was taken into custody for driving under intoxication and no insurance at 2:24 a.m. Saturday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. $10 Off first massage by Certified Massage Therapist with 19 years experience, Genise Hallisey. Please leave message at 762-8039. (ladies only) adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South Waverly Street reported after a traffic stop a juvenile was taken into custody at 2:47 a.m. Saturday, and later released to parents. 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. -- LIFESTYLESOmbudsman Is Selected Ombudsman Is SelectedMarge Hadley-Howe has been certified as the Long-term Care Ombudsman Volunteer to serve at Shawn Manor Nursing Home. Marge completed the required two day training consisting of problem solving techniques, nursing home rules and regulations and resident rights. She will act as an advocate for the residents, investigating and attempting to resolve any complaints the residents have about their care. For more information on participating in the Ombudsman Program call Sharon Semrad, Ombudsman Supervisor with the NODA Area Agency on Aging, 237-2236 or 1-800749-1149. Golf Event To Benefit Schools Literacy CouncilA foursome of community civic groups is sponsoring a benefit golf tournament Monday, Aug. 28, at Wentz Golf Course to raise money for literacy in Ponca City. The tournament is being sponsored by the Ponca City Rotary Club, Pioneer Rotary Club, Ponca City Area Literacy Council, and the joint education committee of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and Ponca City Tomorrow. Proceeds from the Tee It Up for Literacy golf tournament will go to Ponca City public schools and the Ponca City Area Literacy Council to provide books and funding to help both youth and adults. The accelerated reading program implemented in the public schools has been very successful, said a spokesperson. This year’s benefit will target the third, fourth, and fifth grade programs. Last year the tournament raised over $10,800 to assist the program in grades one through three. The literacy council will use their part of the funds to improve reading, mathematics, writing and English as a second language skills. Corporate sponsors who donated $500 or more include Bank of Oklahoma, Boettcher, Ryan and Martin Attorneys at Law, Conoco, Evans and Associates Enterprises, First National Bank of Oklahoma, Home National Bank, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Smith Tools, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Sykes Enterprises. Deadline for getting into the tournament is Monday. The tournament will be played according to the Texas Shootout format with foursomes. Individuals who sign up will be placed on a team, and the teams will be handicapped by the Lew Wentz Golf Course based on each player’s official handicap. Teams will be placed in three flights. The $85 registration fee covers green fees, cart rental, two mulligans, refreshments, and a barbecue lunch. Registration is 7:15 a.m. with shotgun start at 8 a.m. Every individual in the top three teams of each flight will receive gift certificates. There also will be contests for longest drive for men and women and closest to the pin on par three holes. To enter, call Sandy James at 765-4447 or 762-4193. SJRMC Lists Temporary AccessBeginning at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center patients and visitors will not be able to enter the hospital through the front door, main lobby, due to construction. Work on the doors is expected to be completed by Friday morning. Entry to the facility is possible through the Emergency Room public entrance on the east and the Outpatient/Renal entrance to the west. Personnel apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause. Website for the hospital is www.sjrmcpc.com Kerri Lynn Speight Marries Edmund Stephen Watson IIIOn July 22, 2000, Kerri Lynn Speight, daughter of Raymond and Linda Speight, 3235 Whippoorwill, wed Edmund Stephen Watson III, son of Edmund and Myrtle Watson of Tulsa. Kerri is Legislative Assistant for Congressman J.C. Watts in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma. Edmund is a mental health counselor for Psychotherapeutic Rehabilitation Services in Washington, D.C. He holds a master’s degree in human relations from OU. The parents of the bride hosted the event for 200 guests from various states at six p.m. on the grounds of the Marland Mansion Estate. A silver, white and lavender color scheme was used for the wedding. The bride wore a hand-beaded designer sheath fashioned with a ruffled, tulle train. She also wore a pearl beaded, chapel-length veil secured by a pearl and crystal encrusted tiara. John Nacola of Oklahoma City served as Best Man, and Tane Speight of California was Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Aletha Speight, Yokolanda Speight, and Ciara Speight of Ponca City, Sharon Watson of Indiana, Maguerite Warner of Tulsa, and Elizabeth Carter of Virginia. Flower girls were Kera Kester, Alyssa Kearney, and Jasmine Watson. Groomsmen were Ray Speight, Sean Watson, Scott Watson of Tulsa, Ricky Thomas of New Jersey, Ellis Lockett Jr. of Minnesota, and Todd Chavons of Tulsa. Ringbearer was Malcolm Watson of Tulsa, and trainbearer was Skyler Speight. As a gift to the couple, Yokolanda Speight served as the wedding planner. She was assisted by Brooke Light of Stillwater. Officiated by Arnelious Crenshaw, the ceremony was followed by dinner and dancing inside the mansion. The couple resides in Hyattsville, Md. Wedding Plans AnnouncedMs. Cleta Privett, 2031 Joe, is announcing the approaching marriage of her daughter, Kelli Jo Reid, to Robert Shaun Stanley, son of Randy and Cynthia Stanley of High Point, N.C. The couple plans a Sept. 16 wedding in Durango, Colo. The bride-elect is a 1984 graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended Phillips University and Oklahoma State University. She is a computer software instructor in Durango, Colo. Stanley is a 1981 graduate of high school in High Point, N.C. He earned an associate degree in photo journalism at Randolf Technical College. He is presently a photojournalist for The Denver Post, Four Corners Bureau. Pair Plans Sept. 2 WeddingSara Wilhite and Gant Ward are planning a Sept. 2 wedding at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dennis and Valorie Buss of Tonkawa and Allen and Donna Wilhite of Houston, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Bob and RosAnn Thompson of Enid, Roy Buss of Enid, the late Pat Thompson and the late Bernice Buss. Her great-great-grandparents are the late Al and Mary Ditmore and the late Guy and Annabell Thompson. Ms. Wilhite graduated in May from the University of Oklahoma and has accepted a management position in Columbia, Mo., with a major international corporation. The future bridegroom is the son of Teresa Ward of Shawnee and Dustin Ward of Edmond. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from the University of Oklahoma in 1999. He is currently working toward a doctorate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Patriotic Group Membership Event SetThe Oklahoma Society Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring a membership invitational at its summer workshop to be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, l8l5 South Meridian, Oklahoma City, on Sunday, Aug. 27. The event will be in the Regency Ballroom, 2-4 p.m. and is open to persons interested in becoming a member of the DAR, sons of the American Revolution, or Children of the American Revolution. Among those attending the workshop will be former Ponca City residents Carl and Eleanor Coates and Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Brown. In addition to being able to visit with members about your ancestor, all three organizations will have handouts available along with details of chapter meeting dates and locations. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a service organization whose purpose is historical, educational and patriotic. It was organized in l890 and celebrates a membership of l80,000 members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, France, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The DAR gives members an opportunity for service in many areas. It is a way to join with other members “in trying to make America a better place in which to live.” It offers an opportunity to work with the youth of this country through the educational programs offered by the Daughters of the American Revolution. It offers encouragement to become active in the community, to assist in historic preservation, and to help preserve important documents and records of the past. It offers an opportunity to join with others who cherish the priceless heritage enjoyed by all while promoting the ideals of patriotism and love of country. It offers an incentive to conserve the natural resources of the land. The Oklahoma Society Daughters of the American Revolution has 46 chapters in Oklahoma. Mrs. Royce D. Winters is the Oklahoma state regent. The Ponca City DAR chapter is active in this area, and more information on this event is available from members. The local DAR sponsors a museum exhibit at the Ponca City Cultural Center. MDA Telethon Proceeds Help ManyIn a year in which scientists announced the world’s first “road map” of the human genome, the 2000 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon will showcase the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s pioneering efforts toward gene-based medical treatments for muscle wasting diseases. It also will accelerate this vital work with millions of dollars in contributions made during the Labor Day weekend broadcast. “MDA scientists and clinical centers are already involved in more than a dozen clinical trials and we’re aggressively exploring the healing potential of stem cells for neuromuscular diseases,” said Robert Ross, MDA executive director and executive producer of the Telethon. “Public support of the Telethon enables MDA to expend more than $29 million on cutting-edge research worldwide. We annually fund some 350 investigative teams and they’re making phenomenal strides.” In addition to citing significant advances made toward cures for several neuromuscular diseases, Ross added, “MDA scientists are responsible for breakthroughs that may well lead to therapies for heart disease, cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and cystic fibrosis. Everyone contributing to the Telethon is a catalyst for these positive developments, too.” Through pledges and contributions to its annual Labor Day Telethon — last year a record $53.1 million — MDA also provides an extensive range of clinical care and other services to children and adults affected by muscular dystrophy, Lou Gehrig’s disease and other neuromuscular disorders. MDA annually allocates more than $54 million in its services program to help adults and children affected by neuromuscular diseases. Telethon donations also help MDA educate professionals and the public about neuromuscular diseases. The extensive program includes seminars, scientific conferences, brochures, videos, publications, media interviews, workshops and other presentations. Meals on Wheels Menu AnnouncedMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday through Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a doctor. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older when needed. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Menu for this week Monday, Aug. 21: Tuna noodle casserole; Hacienda green beans; dinner roll; sliced tomatoes; tapioca pudding. Tuesday, Aug. 22: Roast pork with rosemary sauce; creamed potatoes and peas; beets with orange sauce; citrus jello salad; Dutch apple cake. Wednesday, Aug. 23: Herbed baked chicken; dill buttered potatoes; cheesy spinach; Italian pasta salad; rosy sliced pears. Thursday, Aug. 24: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with cream gravy; broccoli; three-bean salad; carrot cake. Friday, Aug. 25: Green chili stew; breaded okra; cauliflower; cornbread; marinated diced cucumber, onion and tomato; limeade filling in graham cracker crust. County Democrat Women To MeetThe Kay County Democrat Women will hold the regular monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the PACE Hall located 1202 West Ponca Avenue. Preliminary plans for the annual Bean Dinner and County Fair booth will be discussed. All area Democrat women and guests are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Renewal of Vows PlannedJohn and Susan White of Sand Springs will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows during a 5:15 p.m. Mass Sept. 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A reception at the Moose Lodge will follow, and friends and family are invited to attend the event. Reservations should be made by Aug. 25 by calling 918-245-4236. John White and Susan Schiltz were married Aug. 15, 1975, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They made their first home in Stillwater and later lived in Tulsa before moving to Sand Springs. They have three children, Tressa, Megan and Brian. Parents of the couple are Fred and Martina White and Ray and Donna Schiltz, all of Ponca City. White is branch manager for Holland Chemical International, Tulsa Port of Catoosa. Mrs. White serves as president of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church women’s club, and as treasurer for the Sandite Dance Team Booster Club. Event Will Honor AustinsMr. and Mrs. Clayton H. Austin will be honored with a 50th wedding anniversary reception Sunday, Sept. 3, 2-4 p.m., at the Kaw City Community Center, 901 Morgan Square East. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the event. The couple requests that there be no gifts, but cards would be appreciated. Co-hosting the event will be a daughter and son-in-law, Dessa and Roger Howe of Arizona City, Ariz., and a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Paula Austin of Lewisburg, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Austin have three granddaughters, Dawnica Austin of Arizona City, Ariz., Jennifer Baldwin of Chandler, Ariz., and Carma Hanshew of Buckeye, Ariz., and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Hayden Hanshew of Buckeye, Ariz. Staff Sgt. Clayton H. Austin and Dorothea E. Boggs were married Oct. 1, 1950, in the chapel at Camp Polk, La. Following his military service, the couple resided in Perry for a brief time before moving to Ponca City. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service, and she was employed at Conoco. They moved to Kaw City in 1984 where he served as postmaster. Following retirement, the couple resides in Kaw City. Numerous Benefits Reported From Water Exercise Classes“Water exercise has realized an increase in interest and participation over the last few years,” reports Susan Henning, water exercise coordinator at the Ponca City YMCA. “Many people like the cool exercise environment especially in the summer months.” The benefits of water exercise, however, don’t stop there. She has listed numerous benefits for completing your workout in the pool. 1. Strengthening of spinal muscles (abdominals and back) by keeping the body vertical in the water while exercising; also serves to improve balance and coordination. 2. Lessened impact to the joints than land exercise. A person's impact weight in the water is about 10 percent of their normal weight due to water’s buoyancy. Especially important for those with arthritis, overweight, recovering from injuries or surgery, or pregnant. 3. Exercise in the water offers a muscle-balanced workout due to water resistance in all directions to movement. Therefore, muscles in the front, sides, and back of the body are equally exercised. 4. Water exercise is beneficial as part of a cross-training routine, combining land and water exercise. The massaging effect of the water will help reduce “after-workout” muscle soreness by lessening the lactic acid build up in the muscles. For this reason, it is also good for the deconditioned population because they can start gradually, without the pain of a new workout, and will be encouraged to continue. 5. Water exercise is adaptable to varying fitness levels due to: • Power of movement used. • Length of arm or leg moved through the water (bent versus straight). • Use to moves to resist or assist travel through the water. • Speed of movements, being careful not to compromise the full range of motion. • Surface area (i.e., frontal versus sideways, or open palm versus closed fist). • Travel through the water and change of direction • Use of equipment for resistance (gloves, hand buoys, ankle fins). 6. 83 to 84 degree water — warm water massages muscles and raises the pain threshold. 7. Pulse rate is 10 to 13 beats per minute — lower than land exercise for the same aerobic benefit. 8. Increased joint flexibility and range of motion. 9. Working against the resistance of the water helps maintain “load” on the skeletal system and may guard against osteoporosis. 10. Water exercisers can burn up to twice the number of calories per minute as compared to land exercise. Participants may wear swimsuits or T-shirts and exercise shorts. It is also recommended that shoes be worn to protect the bottoms of the feet, especially of diabetics, and to provide traction to prevent slipping. Water shoes or canvas shoes may be worn. No swimming skills are required to participate. Most people don’t even get their hair wet! Water walking will meet 8:15 a.m. M,W,F; Aqua Jog — 8:15 a. m. M,T,Th; deep water aqua jog — 5:45 M,T,Th and Sat. at 9:15 a.m.; Women’s exercise — 10 a.m. M,W,F; arthritis exercise — 11 a.m. M,W,F and 10 a.m. T,Th; aqua circuit — 6:15 p.m. M,T,Th. Class enrollment by YMCA members is free; pool members pay only $20 per month or $18 per month if 65 years old or older. For more information, call the YMCA at 765-5417. Little NewsJason and Cathy Burnett, 537 North Thirteenth, announce the birth of a daughter at 1:38 p.m. July 9, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Taylor Marie Burnett weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are David and Jane Mallory of Ponca City and Jerry and Cheryl Burnett of Kaw City. Cooper Leland Lively is the name chosen by Lonnie and Kari Lively, 10 Michael Drive, for their son born at 8:50 a.m. Aug. 5, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jack and Ann Black of Lamont, and paternal grandparents are Leon and Linda Lively of Guthrie. Great-grandparents are George and Estelle Bee Muegge, Herb and Edna Langley and Jack Black, all of Lamont; Jay D. and Ruby Womack of Ponca City, Eleanor Lively of Blackwell, and the late Leland Lively. Happy Hilltop Group MeetsOn Aug. 9, the Happy Hilltop Homemakers met in the home of Nell Miller. After the flag salute, Evelyn Wright read the creed. For her devotion, the hostess read an article titled “Watch What You Think.” The minutes were read, and 11 members answered the roll call. Francis Van Hoesen gave the treasurer’s report. Each member brought a box of Kleenex for the Childrens school project. Much discussion was given on the pros and cons of the club rejoining the Oklahoma Home and Community Education Club again, formerly the FCE. Dora McGee won the hostess prize. Dee Herde closed the meeting with a group of readings entitled “A Woman’s Random Thoughts.” Mrs. Herde will be the hostess in September. Wheatheart NutritionFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu, information call 767-1620. Monday, Aug. 21: Macaroni and cheese with ham; chilled peaches and strawberries; oven fried okra; cornbread with margarine; sugar cookie. Tuesday, Aug. 22: Vegetable meatloaf; mashed potatoes with gravy; buttered peas; muffin with margarine; double orange gelatin. Wednesday, Aug. 23: Turkey dressing pie; California mixed vegetables; fresh fruit; whole wheat roll with margarine; sherbet. Thursday, Aug. 24: Smothered hamburgers; buttered corn; tomato juice; cucumber salad; bread sticks; jello cake. Friday, Aug. 25: Taco salad; seasoned green beans; lettuce, tomato, onion; corn chips; fresh fruit. Taylor Family Holds ReunionDescendants of the late Homer and Bettie Taylor had their first reunion Aug. 5 at Sun ‘n Fun with 42 people attending. Bob Taylor was the oldest present, and Savannah Taylor was the youngest. Gene and Martha Taylor of Baytown, Texas, traveled the longest distance, and they also had the most family members in attendance. Others from out of town were Larry and Roberta Denton of Enid; Todd and Marcia Osborn, Shelli, Vidalia, Regina and Lexey of Lawton; Tom, Lorene and Krystal Stamfer of Lawton; Carol Porter of Lawrence Kan.; and Debbie, Micah and Zack Thompson of Marland. Those attending from Ponca City were Norma Osborn, Bob and Virginia Taylor, Ron and Joyce Hays, Brent and Sean Hays, Robert, Merry and Clayton Hays, John and Brenda Taylor, NeVena and Savannah Taylor, Charles, Tina and Nicole Taylor, Michelle Bently, Marcus, Justin and Brandon. Birthdays were celebrated for Robert Hays, Todd Osborn, Gene and Virgle Taylor. Joyce Hays provided the birthday cake. Lamenting the LostThis is a lament for things no longer found. Have you seen a fly sprayer lately? I think not — unless it was in the antique store. Now I ask you why not? Have those pesky insects packed their bags and headed south for the duration? Or has the EPA ruled against using pesticide sprayers when protecting oneself from the disease carried by these flying mites? Course, the members of FLY (Flys Love You) are already lobbying Congress for more protection. Next thing you know, fly swatters will be outlawed. Of course, in Oklahoma you could carry a swatter as a concealed weapon. Have you tried to find a hand tire pump? You know — the kind you place on the ground and put a foot on the bar to hold it down while you pump air into an inner tube? But have you tried to buy an inner tube lately for your car tires? While I am lamenting for things that used to be, somehow a cowboy with a cell phone just doesn’t look right, especially after seeing those old Marlboro commercials. But, as my friend said, “they ride three-legged horses too” — meaning road scooters. What ever happened to smoke signals or firing shots in the air for signals or messages? Of course, then they’d be polluting the air and also need sound protectors. But whatever — we here in the cradle of the wild west rodeo love our cowboys, no matter what. Enterprising salesmen could make a fortune selling ear protectors during the political conventions. In this case, it would be for noise pollution. One also needs one of those mowing masks to keep from choking on the hot air. Other out-of-stock item includes men’s garters. Now what happened here? Are all men wearing over-the-calf hose, or are they sporting sandals without socks? Seems the garters have gone the way of spats. For you young folk, spats are a short gaiter worn over the instep and usually fastened under the shoe with a strap, according to my gramma. Speaking of socks, have you tried to purchase a darning ball lately? No, not a darn ball as in foot, soccer, volley, basket, tennis or golf. This wooden ball was used to hold socks in place so they could be darned with a needle and thread. But, in this treadmill world, who has time to mend socks? You can buy them six pair in a package — heaven forbid you only want one pair. In this day of overindulgence — so what if you only need one of anything — buy six and save, according to the marketers. Now there is some truth to buying in bulk if the foot covers are all the same color. Because, when you buy a pair of colored hose, the washing machine either eats or bleaches one of them, making matching hopeless. Those tube socks remind me of what my father, who came through the Great Depression, said, “Just like wearing a salt sack on your foot.” Salt in sacks is another commodity one would be hard pressed to find. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter members met Monday evening. Wanda Headrick called the meeting to order, and Delpha Clemens gave the devotional. Helen Crawford led the TOPS Pledge, and Joan Hendrickson led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser was Ruth Garroutte, and Fern Black won the Ha Ha pot. Forbidden food for the week is ice cream. Joan Hendrickson was recognized and presented a certificate from TOPS National for achieving the status of KOPS. She gave the program, “Overcoming Stress.” Fern Black’s tip of the week was “If you want to be thin, NOW is the time to begin.” 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. Pageant Proceeds Will Go To Tulsa McDonald HouseBack-To-School Benefit Pageant, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Promenade Mall in Tulsa. No experience is necessary, and no pageant clothes are required, only back-to-school fashion. This event is open to boys age 0-6 years and girls 0-18 years. The pageant is hosted by Oklahoma State Tiny Miss Talent Queen for Our Diamond Miss, Sarah Ocker and her Aunt Michelle Hall of Tulsa. Our Diamond Miss is now in its 20th year of operation as a childrens youth achievement program and in its seventh year working with the Ronald McDonald House in various locations across the state. Entry fees are low, and every contestant entering will receive a trophy award and small gift. Three overall winners for the pageant will receive supreme banners, three-foot trophies and millennium star crowns. Entry forms will be available at the customer service desk at the Promenade Mall. For more information on the pageant or for an entry form, call 918-663-7882, 405-376-4272 or 405-691-5371. Singles Group Sets Several ActivitiesThe Singles Network, organized in 1982, has announced a calendar of events planned this month. Adults of any age who are divorced, widowed, or never married, are invited to participate and meet other singles. Plans this week include Mexican salad at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at Shery’s; Aug. 22, 7 p.m., game night at Jan’s, bring snacks to share; Aug. 24, 7 p.m., card party at Phil’s, bring snacks to share; Aug. 26, 9 a.m., travel to Norman and eat lunch out, Call Phil, 765-4620, if you intend to go on the trip. Debbie McGowan EngagedA Sept. 16 wedding in St. Paul United Methodist Church in Arkansas City, Kan., is planned by Debbie K. McGowan and Kevin P. Ledford. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGowan of Arkansas City, and Ledford is the son of Jean Glasgow of Ada. Ms. McGowan is a graduate of Arkansas City High School and Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. She is a staff title analyst in the real property administration department at Conoco. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Ada High School and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. He is manager for the Arkansas City terminal of Ellsworth Motor Freight Lines. Lifestyle Page Deadlines SetForms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News. The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, The News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event; however, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. 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. 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. E-mail address is lifestyles@poncacitynews.com As a service to readers of The News forms may be found via e-mail. Address is http://www.poncacitynews.com/lifeforms Ponca City HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The Ponca City Art Association will have its permanent fine arts collection on display through Sept. 30 at the art center. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge, The original art pieces demonstrate 22 different art techniques. 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. 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, 767-1668. There will not be a July or August meeting of the group. 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. Kay County Democrats are hosting a dinner Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Grand central Station. for more information and to make reservations call Donna Swope, 580-767-8354, or Amy Muegge, 580-362-3735. Impaired Vision Group meeting Monday, Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m.,Grace Episcopal Church, Grand and Thirteenth. Refreshments will be served at 10:15 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. 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. The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Aug. 22 6:30 p.m. — The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. On August 22nd the meeting will be held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. The speaker will be Helene Schwartz from United Way. For more information contact Lisa McGee at 580-767-8795. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South First. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Pioneer Rotary Club meets at noon on Fridays at Westminster Village. 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. SPORTSWildcat Gridders Get Physical Wildcat Gridders Get PhysicalDefense Stands Out In First Scrimmage By Fred Hilton News Sports Editor The Wildcats will hit. That was one of the first things new head coach Frank Piccirillo learned from the Ponca City High School football team’s first scrimmage Friday night. “I was a little concerned,” Piccirillo said from his office Saturday morning. “We had not gotten very physical in practice, so I was worried about how physical they would be last night. I was happy to see with how physical they were, especially on defense.” Piccirillo said the longest gain Woodward had against the Wildcats’ first defense was seven yards. There were some breakdowns on defense late in the scrimmage when Woodward’s speedy backs broke a pair of 60-yard runs. But Piccirillo pointed out that came when he and his staff had put in a number of second and third teamers. “We played a lot of people.” the coach said. “We wanted to get a look at as many kids as we could.” As expected, the Ponca City coaches found the Wildcats’ offense, “has a ways to go. “There were some mistakes and missed blocks,” Piccirillo said. “But we hadn’t practice against some of the defenses Woodward used. We have been preparing for Tahlequah (the Cats’ first opponent) since Day One. “When the kids ran into something they hadn’t seen before, they were a little confused.” The coach did spotlight the play of wideout J. Michael Sharon (“who caught the ball real well”), tailback Matt Littleton (“who ran well”) along with Jimmo Ozment and Cameron Moore. “And all of the defensive players.” Piccirillo, knocking on wood, said no serious injuries came out of the scrimmage . The Cats have already lost projected starting tackle, Jason Jump to a torn ACL and Travis Boxley is out for about two weeks with a chipped bone in his elbow. Otherwise the Wildcats are in pretty good shape going into the second scrimmage Thursday at Bixby. The Poncans will be part if a six-team scrimmage there. Piccirillo said the Wildcats will start the scrimmage at 5 p.m. against Catoosa and Bixby. At 7, the Wildcats will play McAlester in a game situation, lasting one half. The Ponca City JVs, who also drew Piccirillo’s praise during Friday’s scrimmage, and the Po-Hi freshmen will scrimmage at Bixby on Saturday, Piccirillo is looking for the JVs to give the varsity some much needed depth by the time the Wildcats get into district play. PC Softballers HomeHoping for a friendlier field, the Lady Wildcat softball team is scheduled to open its home schedule Tuesday. The Lady Cats will take on Tulsa Union in a junior varsity-varsity doubleheader at the softball diamond behind West Middle School, starting at 4 p.m. The 1-6 Lady Wildcat varsity is still looking for more offense after falling to Enid, 3-1, on Thursday. Courtney Birdsong had two of the Poncans’ four hits in that game and scored their only run in the first inning. Losing pitcher Sarah Eaton and Jena Birdsong had the other Lady Cat hits. The Ponca City JVs saw their first action against Enid, rallying late but falling just short, 6-5. The JVs played in the Tulsa Union JV Tournament over the weekend. On Friday they edged the Union JVs 3-1, but fell to the Union freshmen, 11-1, as coach Tonya Cassity used all of her players. Golf NotesPonca City Country Club Junior Club Championship Boys 7-8 (3 Holes) 1 — Hayden Tharp 16-16—32 2 — Chase Mongold 22-20—42 3 — Nick Goldman 22-22—44 4 — Shawn Keating 29-20—49 5 — Ross Otto 28-23—51 Boys 9-10 (9 Holes) 1 — Mike Keating 45-42—87 2 — Chris Greenwood 43-48—91 3 — Mark Maddux 47-50—97 4 — Brett Reedy 51-53—104 5 — Matthew Blough 76-78—154 6 — John Monsour 1 01-107—208 Boys 11-12 (9 Holes) 1 — Jonathan Myers 40-41—81 2 — Jeff Hartman 49-53—102 3 — Jake Munyon 47-55—102 4 — Jacob Bell 46-58—104 5 — Tanner Young 51-54—105 6 — Austin Peresko 51-56—107 7 — Andrew Dorman 55-53—108 8 — Brad Council 56-54—110 9 — John Badley 71-73—144 Boys 13-14 (18 Holes) 1 — John Nimmo 77-75—152 2 — Steve Collogan 87-87—174 Boys 15-Over (18 Holes) 1 — Louie Girardi 76-75—151 2 — Nathan Coats 81-76—157 3 — Sean Lunsford 80-80—160 4 — Aaron Cohenour 79-82—161 5 — Ben Dickey 87-77—164 6 — Kiel McCall 83-82—165 7 — Zach Gales 86-86—172 Girls 11-12 (9 Holes) 1 — Megan Dickey 62-71—133 2 — Amy Mashburn 73-68—141 Girls 13-14 (9 Holes) 1 — Michaela Cavener 36-29—65 2 — Katie Girardi 42-43—85 3 — Haley Schauvliege 41-44—85 4 — Elizabeth Otto 52-51—103 Girls 15-Over (9 Holes) 1 — Kelle Waddell 46-42—88
Copyright© Ponca City News, 1998 |