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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, August 30, 1998 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). July 13-August 28 Today American Legion Post 14 Golf Scramble, 10 a.m., Lew Wentz Golf Course, Ponca City, fee $20 per person does not include green fees or golf cart, cut off date, Aug. 25, 5 p.m., contact Ray Lunsford or Maurice Johnson, 590-765-9073. Today-Monday-Tuesday 88.7 FM and area churches present “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames,” a dramatized real life presentation, 7 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, admission free, for more information, 767-1400. Tuesday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 1-October 3 “Apron Strings,” an exhibit of antique aprons, Marland Mansion, 901 Monument Road, supported by Conoco, The Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, and Exhibits, USA. Admission free to the exhibit. Wednesday Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, 9:30 a.m., Cann Garden Center. Tom Bergey, owner of the Golden Trowel Herb Farm in Newalla, showing how to cook with herbs and provide samples of the dishes. Seating limited. Reservations by calling 762-8008 or 762-4887. This meeting is also open to the public. Thursday Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc. meeting, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library. Friday Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. September 8 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. September 9 Health Fair, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Place to be announced. Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Jaycees Informational Meeting, noon, Pizza Hut. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. September 10 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6:30 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. September 11-12 The Land of Country Antique and Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hutchins Memorial Building, North Seventh Street and Overbrook Avenue, Ponca City, admission $2 donation, lunch both days from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $5. September 12 United Way and Masonic Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Ponca Lodge No. 3 A.F.&A.M., 1200 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, proceeds to benefit the United Way, adults $3, children 12 and under $1.50. 1998 United Way Campaign Kick-Off Celebration 5K walk/run 8:30 a.m.; parade 10 a.m., games, food booths, other activities, Centennial Plaza following parade, more information 765-2476. Heritage Day, Cultural Center Grounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Falderal String Band free concert, 1:15 p.m., Second Concert after dinner, 6:30 p.m., Kaw City Community Center, after dinner speaker, Dr. Danny Goble, “The Rest of Oklahoma’s Story,” sponsored by Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc., North Central Historical Association, Pioneer Genealogy Society, Kaw City Museum, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce, admission charged. “Rocking the Foundations of American Music,” a lecture-discussion about the music of Elvis and influences surrounding it, 1 p.m., Pickrel Room, Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, lecture by a company member of “Idols of the King” produced by the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, corporate sponsorship by Conoco, with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. Admission free to the lecture. “Idols of the King,” a play about Elvis and his fans, by Ronnie Claire Edwards and Allan Crowe, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, produced by the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, corporate sponsorship by Conoco, with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. For tickets, call 580-765-0943. September 14 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 15 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-In, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Pioneer Community Day Celebration, 5-8 p.m., Wentz Camp, free food, entertainment, admission, parking, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, for more information, Connie McAbee 762-5651. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Oklahoma Jubilee, Shidler. Pioneer Water Garden Society, 7 p.m., Cann Gardens, East Grand Avenue at Fourteenth Street, Ponca City. September 16 Fire Prevention Advisory Council, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, public invited to attend. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. September 17 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 18 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Chili Cook-Off Kick-Off Dance featuring Poverty’s Children, 8 p.m. to midnight, Wentz Camp, L.A. Cann Drive, east of Ponca City, admission $5 at the door, benefits Hospice of Ponca City, sponsored by Professionals Today, contact Sandy James 580-767-4445. September 19 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under six free, proceeds to children and youth activities. Pancake Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Wentz Camp, L.A. Cann Drive, east of Ponca City, $3 adults, $2 children. Juried Fine Art Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, Ponca City, free admission, activities 65-plus artists, food, sponsored by Ponca City Art Association, 580-765-9746. Cherokee Strip Chili and Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wentz Camp, L.A. Cann Drive, east of Ponca City, free admission, tasting kits $5, benefits Hospice of Ponca City, activities, children’s games, entertainment, chili and bar-b-que tasting, sponsored by Professionals Today, contact Sandy James 580-767-4445. Children’s Film Festival, sponsored by Ponca City Jaycees, 9:30 a.m., Poncan Theater, showing “Flipper,” and Casper the Ghost,” for information call John Williams 765-9719 or Pat Jordan 762-1094. September 20 Juried Fine Arts Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, free admission, activities 65-plus artists, food, sponsored by Ponca City Art Association, 580-765-9746. September 21 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Chemotherapy, Radiation Treatment Cancer Patients Program, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, for information (580) 765-0864. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. September 23 Ponca City Youth Summit, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Christian Church, North Fifth Street at East Cleveland Avenue, all those interested in the future of our youth please attend, call 765-2476 for more information. Ponca City Jaycees Business Meeting, 7 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, all meetings open to the public, information from Roxann White, president, at 762-0028. Hands-on Workshop Teaches RestorationPERRY — Oklahoma Main Street once again has tested unchartered waters — holding a “hands-on” design training workshop in Perry. Working closely in conjunction with Perry Main Street, Ditch Witch, and the local hospital, they tackled six buildings simultaneously on the historic downtown square. They removed metal “slipcover” which had been installed over historic masonry structures, and they chemically removed paint from two buildings and applied paint to another two buildings. An owner of one of the buildings was astounded at the beauty beneath, and a potential buyer, upon seeing the historic masonry underneath, asked her if the price of the building was the same. The owner’s reply — “not on your life.” Melody Kellogg, Oklahoma Main Street director, said the training was part of continuing education for Main Street programs and offered a unique hands-on approach. “We’re taking the classroom outside so that the managers and volunteers can return to their communities with better understanding and can communicate the value of historical preservation in business district revitalization,” said Kellogg. Main Street Architect Barry Williamson lead the slipcover removal team and lectured on safety and environmental issues. John Crosby Freeman, “The Color Doctor,” a nationally recognized expert in the field of historic colors, lead the sessions on paint color matching and application and also lectured on the proper colors to utilize in historic preservation projects. Freeman has visited both Ponca City and Newkirk in the not-too-distant past. He wrote an article regarding the curtains in the upper story windows of Newkirk’s downtown historic commercial district, a project of Newkirk Main Street’s design committee. Paul Tessier, a national representative from ProSoCo Inc., lead the paint removal portion of the training, and the company provided all chemicals necessary to complete the projects. Stan Sparks from Southwestern Restoration and Waterproofing provided technical expertise and equipment in paint removal. Ponca City Main Street director, Tamara Sharp, and Newkirk Main Street board president, Dorothy Gilbreath, were both involved in this training. The duo braved 100 degree weather and heights atop scaffolding and in bucket trucks to make this a successful training. “We hit a home run with the workshop! Public interest is at an all-time high, and momentum generated by the workshop will provide many more exciting opportunities,” declared Larry Anderson of Ditch Witch. Other Main Street towns who attended the workshop included Ada, Altus, Ardmore, Broken Bow, Capitol Hill, Checotah, Chickasha, Cordell, Cushing, Duncan, El Reno, Enid, Hooker, Idabel, Miami, Mountain View, Nowata, Okmulgee, Pauls Valley, Perkins, Prague, Purcell, Sapulpa, Shattuck, Shawnee, Snyder, Stillwater, Stockyards City, Sulphur, Watonga, Woodward, and Wynnewood. Falderal Band To Be Featured During Cherokee Strip EventThe Children’s Cherokee Strip Celebration will be held on the grounds of the Ponca City Cultural Center Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and a food concession will provided ice cream, hot dogs and drinks. The Falderal String Band will perform starting at 1:15 p.m. and will present a free old-time children’s concert. There will be 40 minutes of songs, stories, and interactive play reminiscent of folk tradition. Unusual instruments involved will include the jawbone, nose flute, jews harp and eggbeater. The children will be welcomed to participate in the singing of “Food,” “Don’t Put Your Finger in Your Nose,” “Twistification” and “Apples and Bananas.” The show will also include jokes, skits and, as a special treat, Jack the dancing doll will perform old-time clog dancing with a little modern break dancing thrown in. The all-day activities begin at 10:15 and include pioneer costumes, hop sack races, butter churning and will conclude at the Kaw City Community Center with a roast beef dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the featured speaker, Dr. Danney Goble of Tulsa. Goble’s talk, entitled “The Rest of Oklahoma’s Story,” will include light vignettes on Oklahomans and the Cherokee Strip. The Falderal String Band again will perform a concert playing typical instruments such as banjo, fiddle, mandolin, hammered dulcimer and accordion. Tickets for the dinner and the program are $12.50 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and are available at the Pioneer Bank and the Cultural Center in Ponca City, and Kaw City Museum and Kaw City Chamber of Commerce in Kaw City. Tickets also can be obtained from representatives of the sponsoring groups — Paula Denson, 765-7169; Marquetta Brown, 765-7536; Sandy Graves, 762-5635; Annette Pittman, 762-3046; Barbara Palmer, (580) 269-2693; and Diana Wise, (580) 269-2662. Kathy Tippin from the Kaw Lake Association is the coordinator and may be contacted at 765-8043 or (888) 291-4995, extension 2920. Her office is located upstairs at 117 North Third Street in Ponca City. The organizations sponsoring Children’s Cherokee Strip Celebration are Kaw City Museum, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Ponca City Cultural Center Foundation Inc., North Central Oklahoma Historical Association Inc., and Pioneer Genealogy Society of Ponca City. This event is made possible with a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc., the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the State Arts Council of Oklahoma. Meeting To Tell About Girl ScoutsWhat’s good for girls? Girl Scouting! The Bluestem Girl Scout Council would like to invite all girls 5-17 to come to an informational meeting Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at Pioneer Technology Center. Girl Scouting is open to all girls between the ages of 5 and 17 and adults who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Annual membership dues are $7 per year for girls and adults. For more than 85 years Girl Scouting has been helping girls become the best they can be. Girl Scouting is an informal educational program committed to helping all girls from every background develop confidence, determination, and skills needed to thrive in today’s world. Girl Scout personnel say that for every 100 girls who join Girl Scouts, one will use her Girl Scout experience to save a life, eight will enter a vocation that was learned through a badge or patch program, and 71 percent of Girl Scouts earn A’s and B’s compared with 50 percent of girls nationwide. If you are unable to attend but would like more information call the local office at 762-9616. Monday Night Dance Starts 12th Year With Same Band Playing Since StartThe Senior Citizens Monday Night Dance, held at the American Legion Ballroom, will be starting its 12th year on Labor Day. The dance was started on Labor Day in 1987 in Blackwell, moving to Ponca City in 1992. The same band has been playing for the dance all these years, according to Cliff Miller, leader of the group. The band was known as The Road Dusters at the beginning, and later changed their name to The Hayriders. The group plays a variety of dance music — country, big band, waltz, polka, schottishe, and even a little rock ‘n roll, Miller said. The band has played for Polka Dances at Pond Creek, and at the Moose Lodge in Enid during the past few years. They have also played at the Moose Lodge in Ponca City, and for weddings, and anniversary parties, as well as every Monday night at the American Legion. Several people who were at the first dance in 1987, are still attending the dances, Miller pointed out. Most of the dancers are regulars who have been attending the dances for several years. Miller pointed out there is no age limit, really, and everyone is welcome to attend. Band members include Miller, Clayton Armstrong, Robert Alexander, Joe Solorio and Maxie Williams. Cathy Keating To Speak At Local Youth SummitCathy Keating, First Lady of Oklahoma, will be a featured guest speaker at the Ponca City Youth Summit to be held at the First Christian Church on Sept. 23. Mrs. Keating has been actively working promoting youth summits across the state after she and the governor hosted the Oklahoma Youth Summit in Edmond last November. Ann Bandy, local summit chairman, said, “The committee is thrilled to have the First Lady coming. She is committed to this project and to the needs of Oklahoma’s youth. it’s important for our local summit delegates to know that they have the support of our state leaders.” A Tulsa native, Mrs. Keating graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in elementary education. She has been active in numerous civic efforts. After the Oklahoma City bombing, she organized the nationally televised prayer service and helped organize relief and support efforts for victims and survivors. She also helped coordinate the publication of the best-selling book “In Their Name,” which has raised over $1 million for victim relief efforts. Recently, she has helped research and publish a book, “Our Governors’ Mansions,” a pictorial text tour of the nation’s executive residences. The profits from the book go toward preserving the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion. Registration forms are still being taken for the youth summit. Contact Ann Bandy at 762-1254 or Helene Schwartz, program chairman, at 765-2476. The only cost is $5 for lunch. “We urge people to come be a part of the community dialogue as we discuss how to better serve the needs of our local youth,” said Bandy. Arthritis Foundation Funds ResearchEditor’s Note: This is one of the series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way’s 17 member agencies. Nearly 42 million American men, women and children have a form of arthritis — one in seven people and one in three families are affected by this disease. With the aging population, these numbers are expected to increase dramatically by the year 2020. As the only national voluntary health organization that addresses all of the more than 100 forms of arthritis and related diseases, the Arthritis Foundation is dedicated to finding decisive answers in the quest for arthritis cures, preventions and better treatments. The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for, and prevention of, arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by the disease. The mission is accomplished by 1) funding research that adds to scientific knowledge about arthritis, its causes and methods of treatment — since its founding in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation has spent more than $171 million on research and has supported more than 1,350 scientists and physicians in arthritis research; 2) conducting education programs for health care professionals to better understand arthritis; 3) providing community education and support services for people with arthritis and their families; 5) informing the public about arthritis the importance of early diagnosis and treatment; and 6) advocating the interest of people affected by arthritis. Public education programs strive to strengthen outreach and referral, increase awareness of the impact of arthritis and services of the Arthritis Foundation, and help people make good health decisions. Programs include Arthritis Information and Referral, including brochures, books, and videos; the Arthritis Foundation Information Line (800-283-7800); Speakers Bureau — Arthritis Foundation speakers for clubs and civic or business groups; Exhibits — information about arthritis for meetings and health fairs; and Public Forums — one session meeting with experts on arthritis. Professional education services include patient education materials; education opportunities for primary care physicians; Allied Health professional education for physician assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists; and ancillary professional education opportunities for vocational rehabilitation counselor, social workers, employers and teachers. The Arthritis Foundation, Oklahoma Chapter, also offers a variety of services for people with arthritis and their families, including education and self-care learning opportunities, support and advocacy. Community programs include a Fibromyalgia Support Group. This group meets the first and third Monday of the month at the First Baptist Church, Williamsburg Parlor at 7 p.m. The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, a warm exercise program developed specifically for arthritis, is also available at the local YMCA. Bone Up on Arthritis, a booklet and audio tape series for home use, can be found at the public library, along with books, videos and brochures. For more information on the Arthritis Foundation, its programs and services, contact the Arthritis Foundation, Oklahoma Chapter at 500 North Broadway, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 or call (405) 236-3399. Native American Spirituality Topic of Medicine Bag SeriesA Native American Medicine Bag Lunch/Dinner series, with three noon and one evening event will begin Tuesday, Sept. 1 with a presentation by Tony KillsCrow on Native American Spirituality. Sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, the series is part of the annual “Celebration of Native America,” which includes the Standing Bear Powwow on Sept. 25 and 26. KillsCrow is Lakota and is a member of the Oglala Band. His Indian name, phonetically spelled is Ken-k-le-nafu, which means Keeper of the Sacred Circle. He grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, where many of his family members still reside. KillsCrow is the father of three sons and is an adopted member of his wife’s tribe, the Delawares. Currently employed by Pioneer Bank, KillsCrow was formerly employed by Human Resources as a state-certified drug and alcohol abuse counselor. In his talk, KillsCrow will discuss the parallels between Native American and Judeo-Christian spiritual teachings. In addition, he will talk about the importance of sweat lodges, the Sun Dance Ceremony and the Oglala philosophy. His training in this area has come from Elders and his personal experiences during ceremonies. KillsCrow’s presentation will be noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House, 1500 South 4th Street. Other noon programs at the Club House will include a presentation on Sept. 8 on traditional and contemporary Kaw Dress and a presentation on Sept. 22 on the “little people” in Native American stories. An evening presentation is scheduled for Sept. 23 at the Standing Bear Park and Pow Wow Grounds from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will feature Native American music and information on the many dances seen at Pow Wows. The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch or dinner, with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests. Latest Version of Classic GWTW Showing With Rediscovered Sound“Gone With the Wind” has often been called “the greatest movie ever made.” It’s such a powerful film that it has been re-released several times since its debut in 1939. Generally, such a new release comes out because of technological advances that improve the moviegoing experience. More than any other classic film, GWTW has been upgraded as new technology is available. “Gone With the Wind” begins at the Poncan Theatre on Friday. This newest release of the great film has better sound than its predecessors. GWTW has long been regarded as a masterful film by any standards. It was highly acclaimed in its day for acting, with outstanding performances by Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Leslie Howard, Olivia DeHavilland, and Hattie McDaniel. Many films of the 1930s are performed in an acting style that is now outdated. But the acting of GWTW is still admired and impressive to modern tastes. The film also won three technical Oscars, including film editing, art direction, and cinematography. It was also nominated for sound. When “Gone With the Wind” was made, films had only used sound for 10 years and musical scoring of films for only seven. The release of GWTW in 1954 improved the sound, since the technology had improved. But the original recordings were presumed lost, so the music of the film was re-recorded with a new orchestra. Both re-releases of the film since the 1950s used newly recorded orchestra parts. When the original producer, David O. Selznick, died in 1965, the family began digging through the thousands of reels of film dating from the 1920s. To their astonishment, they discovered the original reels of sound recording. They had never been listed on any inventory, but amazingly, 36 of the 37 cans survived. They were the master negatives of the original sound recording of music. It may seem odd to have “negatives” of sound. But they are negatives because sound is recorded on film by a photographic process. The newest release of GWTW features a digital remaster of the original sound. The original sound is now preserved for posterity, even though the antique film stock is deteriorating. Turner Classics has provided the remastering. Lovers of great film owe them our gratitude. “Gone With the Wind” will show at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City. For information and show times, patrons should consult The Ponca City News or call the theater at 580-765-0943. Mother’s Day Out To Be in Session During School YearEvery Friday while school is in session, Mother’s Day Out is also in session at First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth. There are openings available in all of the rooms — babies, toddlers, twos, threes, and fours-kindergardners. Reservations are available on a permanent basis or weekly as space is available. The cost of this program is $10 per child per week for the full day program or $6 per child per week for the half-day program. There is a $15 one-time enrollment fee and a reduction in charges is offered for the second or third child in a family. The daily schedule includes special crafts and hands-on activities for the older preschoolers as well as outside play and nature walks. A snack is provided during the morning and each child is asked to bring their own lunch. Mother’s Day Out is staffed by an experienced staff of loving and caring women. Dorothy Osborn, the worker coordinator, has enlisted the staff which includes Doris Wood, Kristi Myers, Tammy Bounds, Marian Johnson, Dorothy Osborn, Orene Upshaw, Carolyn Mears, Lova Wiles and Laura Dodson. Janet Dawson is the Mother’s Day Out hostess and greeter. Mother’s Day Out, a ministry to assist young mothers and their preschoolers, begins each Friday at 9 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. You may ask for more information about this program or make your reservation by calling the First Baptist Church office any weekday at 765-4427. Pioneer Community Day Celebration Set for Sept. 15 at Lew Wentz CampIt’s time to celebrate living in Ponca City and the public is invited! The second Pioneer Community Day Celebration will be held at Lew Wentz Camp from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 15. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration which includes three hours of entertainment; free hot dogs, baked beans, chips, drinks, ice cream and brownies; and special activities for children. Sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, this promises to be an evening of food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. “Last year everyone had a great time, especially those of us from the bank,” said Carl Renfro, CEO and chairman of the board of Pioneer Bank and Trust. “We know everyone who was here last year will return and we hope they’ll bring friends and family members. We want the whole community to turn out to celebrate our good fortune of living right here in Ponca City!” The event will feature Phil Bandy as master of ceremonies, the Ponca City High School Band, Cheerleaders and Hi-Steppers, Poverty’s Children and other local singers, dancers and performers. In addition, there will be special activities for young children including a magic show, clowns with balloons and the ever-popular bouncer. Also joining in the celebration will be special guest, Mrs. Cathy Keating, Oklahoma’s First Lady. “One of our many goals of this event is to showcase our community members,” said Connie McAbee, marketing director. “We are lucky to have so many talented people in our area.” Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food and entertainment will be provided at no charge. In case of rain, the event will take place Sept. 22. Ponca City Equestrians Planning Entry In 2000 World Dressage CompetitionBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer Local dessageŽ trainers and medal winning competitors, Paul and Deryn Stewart are hoping to represent the United States in the 2000 World Singles DressageŽ Championships. Toward that end, they recently purchased a Kuhnle marathon vehicle from Germany, which was flown into Dallas last week, where Paul picked it up. Deryn explains, “We expect this carriage to enable us to make even faster times in the marathon since it has a shorter wheel base and a lower center of gravity than the carriage we have been using.” “The lower center of gravity will increase the carriage’s stability and reduce the risk of turning over which usually results in elimination,” says Paul. In the year 2000, the championships will be held in New Jersey at the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Headquarters. This year, the competition was in Ebbs, Austria, where the United States team garnered the Silver medal, says Paul. The Combined Driving World Singles Championships are held biennially, and “singles” refers to a single horse as opposed to a pair or a team. As host country, the U.S. can field a 3-member team plus six individual competitors. The Stewarts have their sites set on driving Kenworth, their champion driving horse in this competition. By finishing well this spring at the Yellowframe Farm competition in North Carolina, they were placed on the USET Developing Drivers List. The fall competitions begin in Dallas in mid-September. In preparation for the grueling and exacting world dressageŽ competition, the Stewarts have trained this year with Larry Poulin, Bill Long and Lisa Singer, all world champions several times over. Singer was the coach of the 1998 Silver Medal team. Throughout 1999, Paul and Deryn will compete in “advanced” the highest level of dressageŽ competition, as they vie for a spot on the USET Long List. “Just being listed on the USET Long List is a prestigious honor in itself,” says Deryn. If the Stewarts place well and qualify for the long list — from there they have a chance to be selected for the USET Short List in mid-2000. To be eligible for world competitions, drivers must participate successfully in mandatory observation and selection dressageŽ competition trials in late 1999 and early 2000. School MenuElementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy, apple, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuit sandwich or cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Cheeseburger on a bun or hot dog on a bun, fresh fruit, french fries, saltine crackers, dill spears, Oreo cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Taco snack burrito or steak fingers with hot roll, parsley potatoes, salsa, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chili and cheese frito pie or pizza pockets, green salad, salsa, saltine crackers, dill spears, brownies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or beef taquito, salsa, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, sunflower nuts or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Friday — Macaroni and cheese with hot roll or pizza stix, green beans, fruit, carrot and celery sticks, saltine crackers, dill spears, oatmeal cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Middle School Breakfast Monday — Ham and egg biscuit or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cinnamon toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Eggs and toast or cinnamon biscuits or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Breakfast casserole with gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Mid-High Breakfast Monday — Ham and egg biscuit or banana muffins or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cinnamon toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Eggs and toast or cinnamon biscuits or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or blueberry muffin or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Breakfast casserole with gravy or cherry muffins or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Middle School Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell burritos. Monday — Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato and onion, fresh fruit, french fries, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Taco snack burrito, seasoned potatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chili and cheese frito pie, green salad, mexican beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, brownies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Pizza stix, green beans, fresh fruit, carrot and celery sticks, saltine crackers, dill spears, oatmeal cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Mid-High Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell burritos. Monday — Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato and onion, fresh fruit, french fries, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Steak fingers with hot roll, parsley potatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chili and cheese frito pie, fresh fruit, spanish rice, mexican beans, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or Mexican bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Pizza stix, broccoli salad, carrot and celery sticks, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, 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 Domino’s. Training Table Monday- Friday — Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit. All-American Line Monday — Breaded chicken sandwich, french fries, lettuce and tomato, seasonal fruit. Tuesday — Steak fingers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli with cheese sauce, seasonal fruit. Wednesday — Indian tacos, mexi beans, lettuce and tomato, seasonal fruit. Thursday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit. Friday — Queso and chips or chicken enchiladas, refried beans, Jello, green beans, seasonal fruit. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Breakfast burrito, juice and milk. Friday — Pancake and sausage, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Charburgers, lettuce, pickles and onions, fries, frozen fruit bars and milk. Tuesday — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. Wednesday — Lasagna, sliced carrots, pears, french bread and milk. Thursday — Corn dog, tatter wedges, dill spear, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Friday — Salisbury steak, potatoes and gravy, blackeye peas, applesauce, hot roll and milk. School CalendarPo-Hi Aug. 31 Junior varsity volleyball tournament at Broken Arrow. Junior varsity and varsity softball against Edmond Memorial at 4 p.m. at the Middle School. Sept. 1 Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Tulsa Union with the time announced later. Sept. 2 Faculty meeting in room F-103 at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 3 BLT meeting in the Conference Room at 3:45 p.m. Varsity softball against Bartlesville at 4 p.m. Junior varsity and volleyball at Bartlesville at 5 p.m. Pep rally at Robson Fieldhouse at 9 a.m. Varsity football game at Tulsa Hale at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Senior T-shirt day. Varsity softball tournament in Edmond. Sept. 5 Varsity softball tournament continues in Edmond. Smith To Share Adventures As Pilot During World War IITruman Smith will tell of his adventures and misadventures as a World War II combat pilot at a program and reception at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Eleanor Hays Gallery of the Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to the free event, co-sponsored by the Tonkawa Historical Society and the Hays Gallery in conjunction with the opening of an exhibit of original World War II posters. Readings of World War II era poetry, displays of World War II artifacts and memorabilia, and music from World War II era will be included in the program. Refreshments will be served. Smith, a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel, is the author of “The Wrong Stuff,” an exciting personal chronicle of the awesome and terrifying Allied bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. Earning his pilot’s wings and commission as a U.S. Army Air Corps lieutenant in 1942 at the age of 19, Smith flew 35 missions with the 8th Air Force, which suffered higher losses than any other U.S. force. He flew most of his missions as the co-pilot of his regular B-17 crew but was upgraded to first pilot, aircraft commander, before his 21st birthday, at which time he was the youngest member of the crew. After the war, Smith left the military to fly seaplanes in South America, exploring the Great Amazons and the Andes. In 1949 he graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse, where he majored in drama and became a director at KTTV in Hollywood, Calif. Recalled into the Air Force in 1952 as a motion picture officer during the Korean conflict, Capt. Smith became the founder and commander of the Air Force Radio-TV Network for Europe, North Africa and the Near East. In 1958 Smith returned to the family men’s store in Ponca City. He served on the Oklahoma Film Commission and produced independent short films, for which he was awarded two silver medallions in Cannes, France. He is a charter member of the Oklahoma Wing of the Confederate Air Force, an educational organization dedicated to the preservation of the great combat aircraft of World War II, and is the founding president of the Ponca City Air Museum. Smith is a member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, the International Combat Pilots Association, the International Combat Camera Association, the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, and the American Air Museum at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, England. Gatling Reunion Set for Oct. 1-3KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The USS Gatling (DD-671) 13th reunion will be held Oct. 1-3 in Kansas City, Mo. All Navy and Marine Corp shipmates who served in the ship, contact Gene Woodward, Sec./Treas., 3301 Maverick St., Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5447, or call (757) 340-1496 for further details. The USS Gatling (DD-671) was named in honor of Richard J. Gatling, the inventor of agricultural equipment and, especially, the Gatling Gun. She was commissioned Aug. 19, 1943, and served well during World War II. She was decommissioned July 16, 1946. The USS Gatling was recommissioned on June 6, 1951, for the Korean War. After the Korean War she remained on active duty for further Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleet commitments. She was decommissioned for the second time May 2, 1960. ‘ Nickles Could Face Dead Foe in NovemberOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sen. Don Nickles, the Senate majority whip, could conceivably face a deceased candidate in the Nov. 3 general election, officials now say. A dead candidate, Jacquelyn Ledgerwood, made national news last week by finishing second in a field of four, thus advancing to the Sept. 15 Democratic runoff for the Senate post held by Nickles. The next day, Democratic Party officials said state law would allow the party to appoint a substitute candidate in the event Mrs. Ledgerwood won the runoff election. But an assistant attorney general outlined a different scenario to The Associated Press late last week. ‘‘If Mrs. Ledgerwood became the nominee, in my opinion, she is going to be on the general election ballot,’’ said Vic Bird, assistant attorney general who advises the state Election Board. ‘‘If the voters elect her in the general election, you would have a vacancy.’’ State Democratic Chairman Bob Kerr said he did not disagree that a ‘‘glitch’’ in state law apparently means Mrs. Ledgerwood would be the Democratic nominee if she won the runoff over Don E. Carroll, political unknown who led the primary vote. Bird said a law allowing a candidate to be substituted applies only to party nominees who die before the general election. He said the party is required to notify election officials of the substitution plans within five days after the death. The substitution law was never triggered after Mrs. Ledgerwood died a week after filing for office in July, too late to have her named withdrawn. Bird disagreed a glitch was involved, citing an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that he said recognizes the right of Oklahomans to vote for a dead candidate. That ruling came after a dead district judge in the Oklahoma Panhandle received 91 percent of the vote in 1990. Officials say voters in that case made a conscious decision to leave the office vacant, rather than elect the judge’s opponent. A new judge eventually was appointed by the governor from a list submitted by a judicial nominating committee. ‘‘We really do not have a glitch because of the fact that our Supreme Court recognizes the American rule — that votes cast for a dead person are not to be treated as thrown away but as an expression of the will of the voters,’’ Bird said. He said the principle in law differs from the ‘‘British rule’’ and applies in about 30 states. Normally, a candidate can withdraw from a race after the primary. ‘‘‘But only the candidate can withdraw the candidacy. That’s rather difficult for Mrs. Ledgerwood to do,’’ Bird said. In the primary, Mrs. Ledgerwood got about 2,000 votes more than Oklahoma City businessman Jerry Kobyluk, the only candidate to actively seek the post by running television advertising and speaking at functions throughout the state. Kobyluk has filed a protest with the Federal Election Commission and the U.S. Senate. Among other things, he sought ‘‘clarification in the manner of Mrs. Ledgerwood’s name being on or off the ballot.’’ While the FEC oversees expenditure and contribution reports and other conduct of federal campaigns, Bird said state election laws govern the mechanics of the races. Qualifications are set in the U.S. Constitution. Bird said he knew of nothing that would keep Mrs. Ledgerwood’s name off the runoff ballot. ‘‘The only grounds for striking a candidate is if that candidate does not meet the qualifications for that office,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s very unfortunate that we have this kind of glitch in the law that the Democratic Party can’t do anything about,’’ Kerr said. ‘‘The one think I have stressed is that whatever happens it is important to be sensitive to the feelings of the Ledgerwood family,’’ he added. Thomas Ledgerwood II said last week he tried to get his mother’s name removed from the ballot the morning she died, but was told by election officials there was nothing that could be done. No matter the outcome of the runoff, there will be two independents also listed on the Nov. 3 ballot as opponents to Nickles. They are Argus W. Yandell Jr. of Stillwater and Mike Morris of Ripley. Morris is a former chairman of the Republican Party whose ouster was supported by Nickles. Estate Will Miss Curator EmeritusBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer An unselfish man of many talents with a penchant for history Paul Prather, who loved his community and the Marland Mansion in particular, died Friday morning in St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. Using his special skills with wood, paint and glass, Prather for more than 20 years, labored with love to refurbish and restore furnishings for the historic structure built by oilman E. W. Marland. Often Prather expended his own funds on projects, as well as donating his time and expert touch to bringing some long neglected piece of furniture to a prideful object for exhibition in the Mansion. For many years he was recognized as curator emeritus of the Marland Estate. With an avid interest in the history of E.W. Marland, founder of Marland Oil and 10th governor of Oklahoma, Prather was a diligent researcher. One project he pursued over the years was locating the mutilated statue of Lydie Marland, widow of E.W. Marland. With the aid of John Sutton, Jack Blevins, and Conoco, the statue was recovered and restored. Following a lead from a letter, the statue was located on property of the old Kay Monument Company in south Ponca City. Prather’s research often took him and his wife Maxine to other states, where he ferreted out the facts. A record keeper, Prather categorized all this information in meticulous files and documented the information with photographs. In addition to making key phone calls seeking information, Prather corresponded with anyone who might have a Marland connection. He was particularly adept at tracking down original furnishings for Ponca City’s Castle on the Prairie. He knew the history of every nook and cranny of the 55-room National Historic Mansion. Additionally, he had direct contact with Lydie Marland and visited with her frequently before her death in 1987. On behalf of the Marland Estate, Prather was interviewed for television programs and all types of print media coverage. During the 17 years the Marland Estate Commission hosted the Renaissance Ball, Prather framed and hung all of the large paintings, photographs and awards in the Petroleum Hall of Fame on the lower level of the Mansion. He also framed the Pioneer Woman awardees’ photographs for those years. Although he never sought recognition, Prather was honored with several awards, some from the Marland Estate Commission, of which he had served as a member. Last year he was the second recipient to be honored by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce’s newly-created Community Service Award. Wherever there was an organization delving into history, Prather was there, but most visible is his work at the Mansion. Prather’s passing is a link to history that will be hard to replace. Oct. 8 the Date For Big DebateEDMOND (AP) — Gov. Frank Keating and Democratic opponent Laura Boyd will debate issues related to Oklahoma’s children and youth at a conference Oct. 8. The two will appear at a session of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. The debate is sponsored by the League of Women Voters and will be held at the University of Central Oklahoma’s University Center. LettersGet New FlagsI have noticed that some of the American (and Oklahoma) flags flying in Ponca City are in need of replacement in the worst way. This letter is a request to schools and businesses to either fly a flag in good condition and with pride, or please do not fly one at all. I have always thought flying the flag was a sign of pride and respect for our country, but lately I wonder why we bother to fly the flag at all. Take a good look at the flag you are flying and ask yourself if it’s condition represents what you think of America. What message does a tattered and discolored flag send to the children who attend our schools? If adults do not have a high regard for the American flag and what it represents, how can we impress upon our children the importance of being civic minded and nationally proud? Only on a battlefield does a tattered American flag become an inspiration. Patriotism doesn’t seem to be as popular today as it used to be and I think this is a result of a blanket of complacency which smothers the nation and a disillusionment many Americans feel toward the leadership (or lack thereof) of our country. If, in your opinion, flying a tattered American flag is no big deal, then I would ask you to give this matter some thought. Oklahoma is not called the Heartland for nothing. We are good, hard working, honest people and I think we should live up to our reputation in the way we care for our fellow citizens and in the respect we exhibit for our nation and the flag that represents it. It brightened my day last week to see that one of the highway crew working on Hwy. 177 had put a large new American flag on the top of the equipment he was operating. Obviously, the flag meant something very special to him, as it does to me. On the other end of the scope, I watched a student lower a faded and literally shredded American flag at one of Ponca City’s schools last Monday. I couldn’t believe my eyes that a flag in that condition would have been raised in the first place! I wondered if that poor excuse for a flag really meant anything — to the student, or to the school authorities or if the raising and lowering of the flag had become such a rote procedure that it held little significance, if any. Men and women died so we can raise the flag and to do so with absolutely no respect for its condition is, in my opinion, disgraceful. Listen to the stories of the few World War II veterans who are still living. Talk to someone who spent years in Korea, or in Vietnam, or a veteran of the Persian Gulf War about their friends who died there. (Even if we do not all agree on why a war was fought, nothing changes the fact that Americans died doing their duty for their country.) At the very least, go see the movie Saving Private Ryan and take your older children with you. It is a very difficult movie to watch, but THAT story and thousands of stories like it are why the flag is so important! Our freedom to fly the American flag is the result of every single American veteran who is lying in some cemetery at home or abroad, or is still missing in action, or continues to deal with memories that would drive many of us insane. The very least we owe them is the honor of showing respect for the American flag! In this age of being “politically correct,” it is difficult to guess who we might unintentionally offend next. This time I am the one who is offended by the many tattered flags flying in the place I call home. Maybe I am the only one in Ponca City who is troubled by the tragic lack of respect shown to Old Glory or the fact that we are all so busy we don’t even notice a flag which needs to be respectfully retired. Even if I am the only one, I felt compelled to say so. Sherri Jack Please RecycleI am concerned that more citizens of Ponca City do not take advantage of our recycling center located at the west end of Prospect Avenue. The recycling center takes paper, newspapers, cardboard, glass metal cans, aluminum cans, and books. Polite and helpful personnel are present to help unload all materials. All that is required of our citizens is to divide the trash into sacks or boxes so they can be easily distributed. We complain that there is little we can do about helping our environment. This is one thing we can all do — recycle. Children can be taught responsibility, and can feel they are making an important contribution. They can also go to the recycling center. It does take a little time and a little planning but it does help. Many more families need to participate. The number of families who do not use the recycling center is appalling. I want to urge the citizens of Ponca City to begin the habit of recycling. Take the time, reduce the trash that goes in our landfill, and contribute to the environment. This is the least we can do. Denny Hook DEATHSMarvin H. Earley Marvin H. EarleyWINFIELD, Kan. — Marvin H. Earley, resident of Springfield, Ohio, and a former resident of Newkirk, Okla., died Thursday morning, Aug. 27, 1998 in Springfield. He was 84. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998, at the Nowata, Okla., cemetery. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday. Marvin H. Earley was born July 17, 1914 at Bixby, Okla., one of eight children born to James A. and Nettie Odell Craven Earley. He was reared and educated in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, and began work as a young man in Oklahoma and Kansas oilfields. On Aug. 24, 1935, he and Mary Audra Smith were united in marriage at Nowata, Okla., and made their home in Oklahoma and Kansas where Marvin was employed in oilfield drilling and production. They transferred to Fort Morgan, Colo., with Pure Oil Co. and he worked until ending his oilfield career in 1961. The Earleys moved to Fresno, Calif., in 1961, and Marvin was employed with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for 18 years. Following his retirement in 1979, they returned to Newkirk to live, and Mary preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 1992. Marvin was married to Alene Smith Richards on Dec. 6, 1992, and the couple have resided in Springfield, Ohio, throughout their marriage. He was a member of the Church of God, and his interests included his church activities, travel and gardening. Surviving are his wife, Alene of the home; three sons, Raymond L. Earley of Brentwood, Calif., H. Gene Earley of Livermore, Calif. and Kennith L. Earley of Newkirk; his daughters, Marjorie Ellis of Livermore, Calif., Nancy Funk of Mantica, Calif., and Alice Gonzellus of Brentwood, Calif.; one sister, Mildred Carter of Goddard, Kan.; two stepsons, Lowis Richards and Wesley Richards, both of Springfield, Ohio; two step-daughters, Deloris Pendergraft of Enon, Ohio and Shirley Richards of Columbus, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Phillip D. Earley, four brothers, Joe, Jim, George and Hubert Earley, and two sisters, Lucille Sherrick and Betty Wejs. A memorial has been established in his name for the West Kansas Avenue Church of God in Arkansas City. Contributions may be made through the church or the funeral home. Emma Loren DelkBLACKWELL — Emma Loren Delk, long time resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 76. Graveside service will be Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, at 1 p.m. in the Blackwell Cemetery. The Rev. Geoffrey Pfaff of the Presbyterian Church in Blackwell will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell. Lorene Delk was born July 21, 1922, in Cove, Ark., to Robert and Eunice Capehart. She received her education in Cove, graduating in 1941. She married William Howard Delk on Feb. 5, 1943, in DeQueen, Ark. In 1945 she and her husband moved to Blackwell and established their home. She was employed by TG&Y as a clerk and when the Blackwell store closed she worked at the Ponca City TG&Y location until her retirement in 1985. After her husband’s death in 1991 she entered the Ponca City Nursing Home. She is survived by one son, William Ronald Delk of Arkansas; three sisters, Veata Lyon, Blackwell; Bessie Adams, Fort Worth, Texas and Tresa Oglesby of Redding, Calif.; also one brother, Robert Lee Capehart of Prineville, Ore. and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; two sisters, Flora Manning and Geneva Capehart; three brothers, Harold Capehart, Norris Capehart and Gerald Capehart. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. until noon. Clifford Christopher KrowRALSTON — Clifford Christopher Krow, resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., and former resident of Ralston, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in Colorado Springs. He was 80. The funeral will be Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, at 10 a.m. in the Ralston Bible Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Ralston, under direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee. The Rev. Paul Graham of Ponca City and the Rev. Jon Denney of Ralston will officiate. Clifford Christopher Krow was born June 2, 1918, in Pawnee, Okla., the son of Jasper T. and Nora G. (Ivy) Krow. He and Geraldine D. Cave were united in marriage in Pawnee, Okla., on Feb. 27, 1937. She preceded him in death on Sept. 9, 1985. Mr. Krow had resided west of Ralston until moving to Colorado Springs in 1970. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donnie Lawson of Ponca City; one son, Chris Krow of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Krow’s name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 Northeast Thirteenth Street in Oklahoma City, OK 73104 for diabetes research. ObituariesPaul L. PratherPaul L. Prather, longtime Ponca City businessman, died early Friday morning, Aug. 28, 1998, in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 79. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, on the north grounds of the Marland Mansion Estate, with the Rev. Denny G. Hook, pastor, First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the First Methodist Church in Ponca City. Casketbearers will be Scott Prather, Robert Corbin, Jim Corbin, Bob Gardine, Steve Black, Rick Cavener, Larry Thornton and Jerry Bourland. Honorary bearers will be past and present members of the Marland Mansion Commission, the 101 Ranch Foundation, and The Land of Country Antique and Craft Show committee. Paul was born Aug. 20, 1919, in Tonkawa, Okla. to James E. and Anna (Baker) Prather. He graduated from Billings High School in 1937 where he was a four-year honor student and from University Preparatory School and Junior College in Tonkawa in 1939. He was drafted into the United States Air Force in 1942. At Lowery Air Force Base in Denver, he served as a criminal and intelligence investigator. He then served in the same capacity with the 313th Wing of the 20th Air Force on Tinian in the Marianas Islands until December 1945. A prized possession of Paul’s was a photo taken in front of the Enola Gay after it carried the first atomic bomb to Hiroshima. He and the former Maxine Vollmer were married on June 14, 1943, in Denver, Colo., where they lived for two years. After his discharge in 1946 the couple moved to Blackwell, Okla., where they lived for 13 years. He became assistant manager of Bynum Lumber Company and drew house plans for many of the homes in Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk, and rural Kay County. In 1960 they moved to Ponca City where they owned and operated Prather’s Paint Center, and he specialized in custom picture framing. He retired from the paint business in 1983, but continued framing for special customers for many years. In 1977 he began serving on the Marland Mansion Estate Commission. After nine years he was appointed lifetime Curator Emeritus of the Mansion. Over the years he helped acquire original Marland furniture, as well as repairing and refinishing many of the existing pieces. He built the tablecloth display cabinet and donated it to the mansion. Paul built many cedar boxes with lids and turned candleholders from cedar trees cut from the Mansion grounds. He donated these items to the Mansion gift shop to sell. He built a new wooden west gate and built the new gate at the entrance to Lydie’s cottage. He had an ongoing love of the history of the Marlands and their mansion. When the Marland Mansion was first acquired, he helped to select carpet and curtains to begin the restoration process. Paul and Larry Stephenson were instrumental in locating and restoring Lydie’s statue, which had been missing for 37 years. Paul demonstrated his love for God through his service to his community and neighbors. Paul was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, American Legion for 48 years, Marland Mansion Commission, Marland Estate Association, 101 Ranch Oldtimers Association, National Historic Association, Historic Crab Orchard Museum Association, Pioneer Genealogical Society, The Land of Country Committee and the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy. In 1984, he was recognized by the Marland Estate Commission for his outstanding contributions. In 1995 he was awarded the Eagle Award from the Ponca City Board of Realtors, in 1997 he was awarded the Community Service award from the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies included woodworking, listening to classical music, researching genealogy, restoring historical furniture and organizing family reunions. Noted for his sense of humor, he will be greatly missed by his family. Survivors include his wife, Maxine, of the home; a sister, Anna Lee and her husband, Gene Thornton of Vian, Okla., three sisters-in-law, Betty Prather of Pryor Okla.; Carol and her husband, Cliff Glover of Wichita, Kan.; Rosalee and her husband, Phil Corbin of Ponca City. He had many nieces and nephews including Anga Lee Everett of Vian, Okla., Larry and Dianne Thornton of Fort Benton, Mont., Mary Ann and Jerry Bourland of Harrah, Okla., Jonna and Bob Gardine of Chouteau, Okla., Ken and Patsy Prather and Cindy and Steve Black, all of Pryor, Okla. Scott and Trissona Prather of Claremore, Okla., Robert and Lois Corbin of Ponca City, Okla., Jim and Randa Corbin of Wellington, Okla., Lee Ann and Rick Cavener of Ponca City, Okla., 19 great-nieces and nephews, and eight great-great-nieces and nephews. The casket will be open following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marland Mansion Estate Foundation, 901 Monument, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Lola TerrellLola Terrell, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning, Aug. 29, 1998, at her home. She was 90. Funeral arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, and will be announced later. NEWS BRIEFSAfghan Coming Sept. 10 — The Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center’s tapestry afghan will be available Sept. 10. For information on how to acquire the afghan, call the Opportunity Center, 765-6782. Library Closing — The Ponca City Library will be closed Sept. 5-7, Labor Day weekend. Sunday hours, 2 to 5 p.m., will begin on Sept. 13. The Library will be open on Sundays throughout the school year. Burglary Reported — An individual reported to Ponca City police at 12:13 p.m. Friday a residential burglary in the 500 block of South Perry Street. Minor Injuries — The Osage Cove Fire Department reported a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries at 3:50 p.m. Friday at Lansbrook Road and Prospect Avenue. Ponca City police officers responded and a report was taken. Subject Arrested — Ponca City police arrested a 50-year-old man at 4:56 p.m. Friday on a county warrant for uttering a forged instrument. DUI Arrest — A 28-year-old man was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Friday by Ponca City police at East Highland and Twelfth Street for driving under the influence. The subject’s vehicle was towed. Teen Arrested — A 19-year-old was arrested at 8:03 p.m. Friday by Ponca City police at South Avenue and Waverly Street on complaints of resisting arrest and actual physical control. Police were also seeking two other individuals who fled. Delinquency of Minor — Ponca City police responded to complaints of loud partying in the 2300 block of North Fourteenth Street and issued 17 citations, also arresting a 19-year-old for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Pushy Salesman — A business in the 300 block of East Grand Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 10:36 a.m. Friday that a very pushy sign salesman was on foot in the downtown area with no identification nor business cards. The subject was described as a white male, early 20s, with blond hair and mustache and wearing a lot of gold jewelry. Longwood Reunion — Longwood Community reunion will be held at Lake Ponca Shelter Houses 1 & 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12. Schools from the area include Enterprize, Maple Grove, Foster and Oakview. Pot luck dinner served will be served 12:30 p.m. with drinks and tableware furnished. For additional information, call (580) 765-9771. All are welcome to attend. Minor Injuries — The Osage Cove Fire Department reported a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries at 3:50 p.m. Friday at Lansbrook Road and Prospect Avenue. Ponca City police officers responded and a report was taken. Last Week for the Seafood Buffet! All you can eat seafood buffet. Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, steamed fish, fried fish, and much, much more! Wednes- day night, 4pm-close. $9.99. Gold- en Corral. adv. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. AARP Meeting Canceled — Chapter 432 of the American Association of Retired People will not meet this Tuesday at the Fourth Street Club House at 11:30 a.m. The regular September meeting will be in Blackwell on Sept. 17. Detailed information will follow. Wallet Stolen — An individual in the 900 block of East Hazel Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 10:17 a.m. Friday that his wallet had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report taken. Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv. Vicious Pit Bull — Ponca City police and animal control unit responded to the 400 block of South Lake after being advised of a vicious, brown-and-white pit bull loose at 7:57 p.m. Friday. The dog was picked up. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Stone Point rock farm beautiful and decorative landscaping rock, 362-3114. adv. Need Some Good Advice? — Everyone needs some good advice now and then, but not everyone knows where to find good counsel. On Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. Christian radio KLVV will be hosting Pastor William Bonee from Ponca City’s St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene to take private phone calls off the air. The phone number to call will be 767-1400. KLVV is a non-profit Christian radio station that is broadcasting on 88.7 FM N. Oklahoma and S. Kansas, 98.3 FM Enid, 106.7 FM Stillwater, and 97.3 FM Guthrie. Pauline's Every Monday Night Special. Fried Chicken Only- all white meat. All you can eat, $6.50. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Special Mums, 6” pots, $1.69 each. Keathly Nursery, 48 Bridge. adv. For A free Estee Lauder foundation sample. Come by John’s Apparel. 205 East Cleveland. adv. Assault Reported — An individual in the 400 block of Marland Drive reported to the Ponca City police an assault at 4:04 p.m. Friday. An officer responded. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv. Bicycle Rules — Ponca City police responded to a report at 7:26 a.m. Friday of a juvenile riding his bike in front of traffic near North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. An officer contacted the boy and advised him of bicycle rules. Need Hearing help? Heartland Hearing Aid Center is here just for you. Conventional, programmable single multi-channel, digital, what’s best for you? Come by or call 1302 North 7th, 767-1961 and find the answer. adv. V.F.W. Auxiliary #1201 has set their annual Cancer Arts and Crafts Show for October 10, 1998 for 9 am to 4 pm at the Post home on East Prospect Road. Table rental and spaces have remained the same, $15.00 each with proceeds going to local Cancer Funds for local Cancer patients. Contact De Ann at 762-3738, Jean after 5pm 765-9481 or Syble at 765-8924, for more information. Turkey and noodles will be sold that day also. adv. Man Arrested — A 45-year-old man was arrested at 11:57 a.m. Friday from a location seven miles south of U.S. Highway 60 on U.S. 177 for possession of a controlled dangerous substance. LIFESTYLESBressie Community Reunion Sept. 13 Bressie Community Reunion Sept. 13The 42nd annual Bressie Community Reunion will be held Sept 13, starting with a potluck buffet at 1 p.m. at the Bressie Community Building, former Tearney School, located three miles south of the Salt Fork River bridge on state Highway 177 and 2.5 miles east. All residents, former residents, relatives and friends are invited to attend. The Bressie Reunion was started by Harry Madison and Floyd Ehler in September 1956. During the summer of 1904, District 63 was established in the area and a wooden structure built, named Bressie, and was ready for enrollment that fall. This school served through the spring of 1948. During this time, however, two more districts were established in the area. Rein District 70 and Tearney District 71 built schools in the summer of 1912. Both were wooden structures, but in 1938 Rein replaced its frame building with one of native stone. At the close of the 1947-48 term, the three districts became Consolidated District 8 with classes conducted at Rein. Grades 1 through 8 were taught and the children were bused to school. The District 38 (Bressie) building was sold and torn down. Tearney school house was bought by the local home demonstration club and kept as a community center, in which capacity it still serves. In 1960, District 8 was dissolved and the students transferred to Marland, being bused to the school there — ending school activities in the Bressie area. Following the reunion dinner, roll call will be held, and those present who attended a one-room school will have the opportunity to share memories. Attendees are encouraged to bring audio or video recorders. For more information, call Neil or Betty Blubaugh at (580) 723-4331, or Maxine Hall at (580) 268-3703. 80th Birthday Event Honors Maxine CoatsA reception honoring Maxine Miller Coats on the occasion of her 80th Birthday is planned for 2-4 p.m. Sept. 6 at The First Baptist Church Assembly Center. An open invitation is extended to all friends and family to attend the event, which is being hosted by her children. The honoree was born Sept. 8, 1918 in Ponca City, a daughter of Carl Henry and Gertrude (Davidson) Duroy. She graduated from Ponca City Senior High School and Ponca City Business College. She then became secretary for Dr. C. C. Gardner at the City/County Health Department. During World War II she worked in the U. S. Navy Department in Washington, D. C.; Strother Army Air Base in Winfield, Kan., and Smoky Hill Army Air Base in Salina, Kan. After the war, she returned to Ponca City where she was employed in the Rent Control Office. She was secretary for County Attorney Lowell Doggett at Newkirk, and was employed for a time in the Security Bank at Ponca City. She retired from Conoco Inc. in Ponca City in 1981. She married Clifton J. Miller in 1940. After his death, she married Donald Coats (in 1969) and upon the death of her daughter, the couple moved to Sallisaw in 1985 to care for a grandchild. They are active members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw where Maxine sings in the church choir and sings solos. She was formerly a member of First Baptist, Ranch Drive Baptist, and Southside Baptist Churches in Ponca City. Maxine was a Help Line volunteer in Ponca City for 10 years, being among the first group of volunteers. She is now a Hospice volunteer in Sallisaw. Her hobbies, besides her church work, include reading, cross stitching, crocheting, and helping to care for a great-grandchild. The couple has seven sons and daughters-in-law: Duke and June Miller of Ponca City; Terry and Martha Miller of Katy, Texas; the Rev. Ronnie and Ginger Coats of Hughes, Ark; Marvin and Linda Coats of Tulsa; Gary and Lois Coats; Wayne and Carol Coats and Alan and Sammie Coats, all of Ponca City. They have 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Teddy Bear Club Announces Plans For Special EventNORMAN — “Rock and Roll Teddies” is the theme of the 12th annual Teddy Bear Affair put on by the Teddy Bear Collectors of Norman, Inc. On the evening of Sept. 18 there will be a banquet, followed by an auction of bears and bear-related memorabilia. A special theme bear, made by award-winning bear artist Diana Pearson of Mayfield, Kan., will be available. Reservations for the banquet are required. The show and sale open at 10 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Sept. 19. Admission is $3.50 for adults, $1.50 for children six to 12, and children under six are free. All activities will be at the Ramada Inn in Norman, Interstate 35 and Lindsey. Proceeds from the Teddy Bear Affair are earmarked to purchase bears to be given to various organizations serving people in crisis situations, such as hospitals, police departments, and women’s shelters throughout central Oklahoma. For additional information or banquet reservations. contact Mona Windolph at (405) 329-0767. DAR Group Attends Oklahoma City WorkshopMembers of Ponca City Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were among Oklahoma DAR members attending an Aug. 20-22 workshop at the Radisson Inn in Oklahoma City. State Regent Frances Reaves Young of Edmond presided during the annual Oklahoma Society DAR event which was designed to include the 50 state DAR chapters in planning activities for the 1998-99 meeting year. A lineage study Thursday was followed by a chorus rehearsal and an evening fiesta poolside party. Friday morning’s schedule included a Cameo Society breakfast; state executive board meeting; treasurer, web page and bookworm labs; a Chapter Regents Club luncheon; and the first business session. A State Chairmen’s Club meeting and membership dinner and reception were on the Friday evening agenda. A Goodholm House breakfast, general business session, district meetings and chapter achievement luncheon concluded the workshop on Saturday. Featured guest speaker was Nola Lyn Knutson Gottschalk, vice president general and chairman of the National Chapter Achievement Committe. Attending the workshop from the Ponca City chapter were Jan Prough, regent; Audrey Jones, second vice regent; Eleanor Coates, treasurer; June Meade, historian; Pauline Rouse, registrar; Charolette Hutchins, state membership task force; Marquetta Brown, publicity. Aqua Jog With June Fall Schedule SetAs summer activities come to an end, it is time to begin a regular schedule of exercise says, June Foreman, local water fitness instructor. According to Foreman, water is one of the safest and most gentle environments in which to exercise. However, it has the potential to challenge our bodies as much as any land activity without the muscle soreness, fatigue, or injuries associated with land exercise. Research is now showing that it is no longer necessary to pound and blast our bodies while exercising; rather, exercisers should feel alert, alive, and in control. Many people of all ages and all fitness levels can benefit from the safe fitness possibilities that water offers, especially deep water. Her program, Aqua Jog with June, is a deep water workout that uses the weight of the water to tone the body during aerobic movements designed to get the heart and spirit pumping. “There is no special skill level needed and students are supported with the shoulders and head above the water at all times which is important to those that do not want to get their hair wet,” explains Foreman. During the workout, the whole body is worked in both directions to ensure an even strengthening of muscles. Special attention is given to the development of essential qualities for good health including balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, strength and speed. Foreman notes that there are many advantages to the weight-diminishing characteristics of deep water exercise. In deep water our joints are fully unweighted allowing maximal joint movement practically without friction which means we cannot over stress the muscles. With the absence of gravity, contracted muscles are relaxed in the water, allowing one to work without pain. Also, the hydrostatic pressure of the water improves circulation, and the massaging effect of the water reduces stress while improving mental attitude. “This hour-long, no-sweat workout focuses on toning all of the major muscle groups from the neck down while providing cardiovascular benefits that are so important to a healthy lifestyle,” says Foreman. Students are supported in deep water with a flotation belt around the waist leaving the arm and legs free to cycle, jog, and pump their way through an efficient, non-stop workout. There are no difficult steps or routines to follow and students male or female, young or young heart, conditioned or deconditioned, healthy or rehabilitating from injuries, can all adjust the exercises and intensity to fit their own needs. The buoyancy of the water is also beneficial for those who find it difficult to move freely on land such as the overweight or pregnant, or those that are on their feet all day but still need cardiovascular and muscle conditioning. Classes are scheduled locally on Monday and Wednesday from 5:35 to 6:35 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 1-2. Enrollment is continuous and students can pay $20 per month or $3 per visit. Those wanting unlimited visits can pay $30 per month and attend as many classes as they prefer. Classes are open to the public, and students must contact Foreman personally at 762-0035 for information on the location of the classes and how to register. Foreman has taught a wide variety of water fitness classes in Ponca City for 14 years. She designed her Aqua Jog deep water fitness program in 1990 and is a certified instructor with the Aquatic Exercise Association and the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program. Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Raelene Brown, 765-5756; Lily Freeman, 762-9027; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Monday. Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Senior Citizen dance every Monday, 7-10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone is welcome. “Hayriders Band” plays. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271, or Ray Moreland, 762-7806. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 205 West Hartford. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. 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. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome to come discover what Toastmasters is about. 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. 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. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). The Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs will meet Sept. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cann Garden Center. The program will feature Tom Bergey, owner of the Golden Trowel Herb Farm in Newalla, who will show how to cook with herbs and provide samples of the dishes. Seating is limited so reservations should be made by calling 762-8008 or 762-4887. This meeting is also open to the public. THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Thursday, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Young-At-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, 7-10 p.m. A Snack and Hillbilly night is held the first Thursday of each month. Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band play. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). FRIDAY Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Land of Country Antiques and Craft Festival Friday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hutchins Memorial, Fifth and Overbrook. SATURDAY AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Reorganized Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161. Couple United In Marriage At Newkirk Methodist ChurchSheila Lynne Burr and Norvel Gene LaBlue were united in marriage Aug. 15, 1998 in a 4 p.m. ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk with the Rev. William Chance officiating. Taped music included the wedding song “It’s Your Love” with Tim McGraw. Parents of the couple are Walter and Ramona Burr of Arkansas City, Kan., Norvel and Carmelita LaBlue and Bobbie and Wilma Barnes, all of Ponca City. The bride was escorted to the altar by her son, Damon Sneed, and attended by her daughter, Tacy Sneed. For her wedding the bride chose a full length antique white crepe gown with the bodice enhanced by a sheer floral patterned flounce over the shoulders. Similar material draped the dropped waistline and tied in a bow in back. She carried an arrangement of burgundy, peach, Hunter green and blue silk flowers. Kyle Shepard of Rose Hill, Kan. served his brother as Best Man and ushers were Porter Ford and Tanner Sneed, son of the bride. Melissa Moore attended the guest book. Wanda Ford hosted the reception at the church, assisted by Nichole Burr, Melissa Moore, Michelle Bratcher, Lori Burr and Betty Jo Pigeon. The couple is residing at 43 Timberline. The bride is attending Northern Oklahoma College and the bridegroom is employed with Air system Components. Couple Married 60 YearsA recent reception, hosted by their children, honored Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miller of Newkirk for their 60th anniversary. Miller and the former Minnie Reeves were married Sept. 3, 1938 in Ponca City. They have three children, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Their children and spouses are Galen and Delores Miller of Ponca City, Gerry Miller of Oklahoma City, Vester and Mary Spore of Ponca City. Grandchildren are Amber Turner, Jennifer May, Doug Thurman, Debra Barkley, Marci Spore, Todd Spore and Scott Spore. September Vows PlannedMarriage plans for Acacia Williamson and Shane Brueggen have been announced. The wedding will be Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. in the First Christian Church of Blackwell with the Rev. Leslie Klingensmith officiating. Parents of the couple are Bob and Diatra Williamson of Blackwell and John and Pam Brueggen of Cashion. Ms. Williamson is the granddaughter of Bob and Arletta Williamson and Ethel Layton, both of Blackwell. The bride-elect is a graduate of Texas Woman’s University and is employed as a traveling occupational therapist in Cedar Rapids. Iowa. The prospective bridegroom graduated from Oklahoma State University and is employed as a mechanical/designer engineer with John Deere in Des Moines, Iowa. Pair To Marry In MissouriMr. and Mrs. Richard Grisham of St. Louis, Mo., former residents of Ponca City, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Ann, to Randall Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall of Yukon. A January wedding at Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue, Mo. is planned. Miss Grisham is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Davis of Ponca City. The bride-elect earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from UMSL and is completing work for a master’s degree in the Nurse Practitioner program at St. Louis University. She is employed in Cardiac Service at St. Luke’s Hospital. The prospective bridegroom holds a bachelor degree in business administration from UMSL and is currently a system’s analyst for EDS. Wedding Plans AnnouncedTammy Joyce Risinger and Joseph Michael Suckley are planning an Oct. 5 wedding. The 7 p.m. ceremony will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. Ms. Risinger is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Morrison and Suckley is the son of Joe L. Suckley of Eager, Ariz. and Betti Santana of Bremerton, Wash. The bride-elect, a 1982 graduate of Wichita, Kan. South High School, is employed at Rubbermaid fulltime and at the Pattikake House parttime. Suckley attended high school in Tucson, Ariz and is employed at Bob’s Transmission. Anniversary Event PlannedMr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Wiles will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Friends and family are invited to join in the celebration. Hosts for the event will be Kenneth and Carol Mann and family. Hugh David Wiles and the former Phyllis Jeanne Mann were united in marriage Sept. 3, 1948 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church (now Albright United Methodist) They made their first home at 606 East Comanche in Ponca City. Mr. Wiles worked for the city of Ponca City at the light plant on North Union. Mrs. Wiles worked in Pipeline Accounting at Continental Oil Company. In 1953 they moved to Tulsa, and from there began a series of moves. They lived in Houston, Odessa and Denver City, Texas, then resided in Roosevelt, Utah and Gillette, Wyo. before retiring in Pauls Valley, Okla. They are members of the First Baptist Church in Pauls Valley and their interests are genealogy for her, and counted cross stitch and wood work projects for him. Mr. and Mrs. Wiles have one son, Arnal D. Wiles, who is deceased. Phyllis is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles 0. Mann and Hugh is the son of the late Doris B. Wiles and the late Hugh C. Wiles. Sacred Heart Church Setting For Boyle-Kotarski WeddingSacred Heart Church in Whiting, Ind. was the setting for the July 25, 1998 wedding of Janet Boyle and Neal Kotarski. The double ring vows were solemnized in a 1 p.m. ceremony by Msgr. Raymond Fowerbaugh. Parents of the couple are Neil and Virginia Boyle of Whiting and Joseph and Del Kotarski, 2309 Meadowbrook. The music program was presented by Laura Monteen, organist, and David Frechette, guitarist, who were also vocalists along with Edward Strbjak. Among the many musical selections were “Ave Maria” by Schubert, “I Will Be With You” by Moore, “The Wedding Song” by Stookey, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach and the Bridal Chorus by Wagner. The bride wore a gown of satin and Ventian lace adorned with beads and sequins. Her veiling was attached to a headpiece of matching lace and she carried a colonial arrangement of pale pink, deep pink and champagne colored roses accented by ivy. Matron of Honor Julie Bruska was attired in a pink crepe gown with satin trim and carried a colonial bouquet of pale and deep pink roses, miniature white carnations, lace and pink and white streamers. Identically attired and carrying similar bouquets were Annette Lynch and Pamela Van Der Vort. Flower girls were Brenna Boyle, Bridget Boyle and Madeline Kotarski. Each wore a white eyelet gown trimmed with pink ribbons, roses and irridescents. Their headdresses were wreaths of pink roses, white Forget-Me-Nots and ivy. Steven Lustig was the ringbearer. Fred Halbe was the Best Man and serving as groomsmen were Eugene Greven and Joseph B. Kotarski. Ushers were Robert and Ross Kotarski. Following a wedding trip to Ireland the couple resides in Chicago, Ill. where she is a librarian and he is a municipal employee. Among the guests attending the wedding were Harold and Barbara Younger of Ponca City; Daniel Boyle and family of Westport, Conn., brother of the bride; Robert Kotarski and family of El Paso, Texas, Ross Kotarski and family of Westport, Conn., and Joseph B. Kotarski and family of Tulsa, all brothers of the bridegroom. Also Steven Rausch and family of Lafayette, Colo. and Dennis Boyle of Milwaukee, Wis., cousins of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kotarski of Oak Ridge, Tenn., uncle and aunt of the bridegroom; Annette Doody of Placentia, Calif., Martin Deluga and family of Newton, Mass., Karl Deluga and family of Toledo, Ohio, Helen Deluga of Tucson, Ariz., Ted Thomas and family of Gig Harbor, Wash., all cousins of the bridegroom, and Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bonds Observe AnniversaryDennis and Susan Bond, 504 Wren Drive, will observe their silver wedding anniversary on Sept. 1. Bond and the former Susan Harrah were married Sept. 1, 1973 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk. They made their first home in Tonkawa, moving later to Ponca City, where they have resided for 22 years. Mr. and Mrs. Bond have two children, Katy and Matt. Mrs. Bond is a Registered Nurse and was employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in the Pediatrics Ward and for Regional Pediatrics. She is presently employed at the office of Dr. Jane Thomason. Bond has worked at Smith Tool for 14 years and is currently manager of the Technical Support Group. The couple is affiliated with St. Mary’s Catholic Church and both serve as volunteers with the Boy Scouts. Mrs. Bond is a member of the Modern Mom’s Mother’s Club. Rhonda Sisco Bride-To-BeAnnouncement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Rhonda L. Sisco to Chad R. King. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Sept 19 in the First Baptist Church Chapel, and an open invitation is extended to friends and relatives. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ronald and Cheryl Sisco of Ponca City, and the granddaughter of Bonnie Cook of Galena, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sisco of Marland. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Sharon King of Beatrice, Neb., and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Huddelston of Ponca City. Harris-Becton Wedding SetAn October wedding in Austin, Texas is planned by Jo Lyn Harris and Travis Thomas Becton. Parents of the couple are David and Jan Harris of Grainola and Ute and Loretta Bechton of Idalou, Texas. The bride-elect is a graduate of Shidler High School and Oklahoma State University. She is employed as Territory After-Market manager for John Deere Company in College Station, Texas. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Idalou High School and Texas Tech. He is Territory Manager for John Deere Company in Midland, Texas. Ledbetters Mark 60 YearsOn Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Ledbetter observed their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple was honored earlier with a family dinner hosted by their children, Joan Anderson and her husband, Nic, and Mike Ledbetter and his wife, Katherine. The couple’s grandchildren are Nicole Anderson and Brian Ledbetter. A dinner in their honor was also hosted by their niece, Arleen Jacobson and her husband, Richard. Cletus Ledbetter and the former Dorothy Kleiner were married Aug. 29, 1938 in Flagstaff, Ariz. They were reared in Rocky, Okla., the children of Allen and Joanna Ledbetter and Lewis and Laura Kleiner. The Ledbetters have traveled extensively throughout the United States and have enjoyed cruises in the Mediterranean and through the Panama Canal. They have participated in land and sea tours in Hawaii and Alaska and toured Canada and Nova Scotia. They have participated in 10 golf tours in the U.S. Mr. Ledbetter was employed by the Arizona Highway Department and Mrs. Ledbetter by J. C. Penney in Arizona. Mr. Ledbetter retired in June 1982 after 32 years of service with Conoco. Mrs. Ledbetter retired from the Department of Human Services in 1985. They are members of the First United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School class. Both have served on various boards and she has been active in United Methodist Women’s organization. The couple has held membership in Wentz Golf association, the Elks and American Legion. Rosenbaums Wed 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. James E. Rosenbaum of Ponca City observed their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 29. Rosenbaum and the former Elsie Louise Smith were married on that date in 1948 in the Methodist Church at Gooding, Idaho. They were honored recently with a reception marking their golden wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by their children at the First United Methodist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. The couple’s children and families are Patti and John Roberts, Heather and Henry of Albuquerque, N. M., Mark and Ellen Rosenbaum of Chatsworth, Calif. and Steven Rosenbaum of Greenville, Tenn. A family picnic was held at the country home of Karen, Mike and Braden Osborne. Mr. Rosenbaum has followed a career in healthcare for 40 years. He was a technician and then administrator at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, Presbyterian Healthcare Systems of New Mexico and Westminster Village in Ponca City, retiring in 1991. He earned a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Rosenbaum served as a medical corpsman with the United States Army during World War II. He retired from the U. S. Army National Guard with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Mrs. Rosenbaum was employed in general insurance and casualty adjustment offices as well as at various medical offices. She is a member of Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. The couple has resided in Ponca City for 11 years and both are lifetime members of the Methodist Church. He is a Rotarian and presently serves on the Ponca City Street Commission. Dawn Howerton Marries Gregory Bowen at St. Paul’sDawn Howerton and Gregory Bowen were married Aug. 1, 1998 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Their double ring vows were officiated in a 5 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Steve Spencer. The musical program was provided by Cheri Bonnett, Steve Spencer and Priscilla Mullenax, organist. The bride is the daughter of Ronnie and Claudia Howerton of Garber and Lawrence Slovacek of Washington, and the bridegroom is the son of Ms. Joan Auld, 1414 Reveille. Grandparents of the bride are Cloyde and Martha Williams and Raymond and Doris Howerton. The bride was gowned in a floor length satin and lace dress. The lace bodice featured a Sweetheart neckline, Basque waistline, and scalloped lace edging on the short sleeves. The straight skirt was complemented by a semi-cathedral length train. Her tulle veiling was attached to a floral circlet and she carried a bouquet of white and pink roses accented with greenery. Matron of Honor was Marci Morris of Yale and bridesmaids were Natalie Nagel and Lori Sims, both of Garber, and Deedra Kucera of Enid. Each wore an ice blue long gown with crisscross lacing in back and carried a long-stemmed white rose. Flower girls were Meagan Bolay and Melissa Bolay and ringbearers were Ryan Benedict and Blake Benedict. Mindy Benedict attended the guest book. Serving as Best Man was David Beguin. Groomsmen were Curtis Horinek and Don Henderson of Ponca City and Wesley Haverton of Garber. Guests were seated by Jeremy Artman and Matt Cremers. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico the couple resides at 212 Woodbury. The bride is employed at Norce and the bridegroom is vice president with ADPC, Inc. Melissa Fuhrman EngagedThe engagement and approaching marriage of Melissa Rae Fuhrman and Joseph Garrett Lay is being announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Fuhrman of Ponca City. Lay is the son of Kenneth Lay of Ponca City and Barbara LeClair of Rogers, Ark. and the stepson of Tom LeClair. Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the wedding at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Marland Mansion. Miss Fuhrman is a 1998 graduate of Ponca City High School and is currently attending Northern Oklahoma College. She is employed as a computer support specialist with Sykes, Inc. Lay, a 1997 graduate of Rogers, Ark. High School, is also employed at Sykes. Reception To Honor CoupleMr. and Mrs. Roy S. Wilson will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Sept. 4. To celebrate the occasion the couple will be honored at an “open house” in their home, 911 Riviera Drive, between 2 and 4 p.m. Sept. 5. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the event and the couple requests no gifts. Hosts for the celebration will be their children: Doyle Hardy and family of Fort Worth, Texas, Carolyn Clemens and Donnie Wilson both of Ponca City, and daughter-in-law Gail Hardy of Cleveland. Mrs. Wilson’s son, Kenneth Hardy, is deceased. Roy Wilson and the former Mary Viola (Sally) Hall Hardy, were married Sept. 4, 1948, in Ponca City. They have resided in Ponca City since their marriage. Mr. Wilson served with the United States Army in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war he returned to Ponca City and worked for various construction companies. He was employed by the Ponca City Public Schools in 1960, retiring in 1990. From 1960 until 1972 he also drove a school bus for Dale Pickins. He enjoys collecting baseball caps and being with his children, grandchildren and pets. Mrs. Wilson was a checker with Monsour’s Grocery, Food Land, J.E. Miller Market, and Cowboy Supply until her retirement from Miller Food Markets in 1974. After retirement Mrs. Wilson babysat children in her home. She enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and pets. The Wilsons are long time members of the Sunset Baptist Church. They have 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Couple Will Wed In TexasMarch 6 is the date selected for the wedding of Linda T. Hardin and Eric R. Anderson. The ceremony will be held at the Christian Church in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Hardin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hardin of San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is employed as a caseworker at The Center for Health Care Services. Anderson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Anderson of Ponca City. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from Oklahoma State University and is employed with M.B. Flippen and Associates. Engagement Is AnnouncedA private wedding ceremony Sept. 19 in Miami, Okla. is planned by Jamie M. Walters and Marty E. Steichen. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Fred and Marlene Kleinmann, 900 North Oak, and Jim Walters of Ponca City. Steichen is the son of Charles and Rosemary Steichen, 114 Harth Avenue, and Kathy and Harvey Jenkins of Tonkawa. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception and dance in the couple’s honor Sept. 25. The event will be held from 7 until 11 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ponca City. Miss Walters is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School and is employed at Home National Bank. Steichen graduated from Po-Hi in 1994 and is also a graduate of Oklahoma State University at Okmulgee. He is employed at Ranch Drive Farmers Co-op. Sandy Potter Becomes Bride of Shawn PhillipsSandy Potter became the bride of Shawn Phillips in a 5 p.m. ceremony officiated by the Rev. Jane Williams at the Spring of Hope Chapel in Hot Springs, Ark. The couple is residing in Ada where the bride is a senior student at East Central University and works parttime at the public library. The bridegroom is a sales representative with Mid-Atlantic Micro. Parents of the couple are Bill and Charlene Potter of Oklahoma City, Dewayne Phillips of Stillwater, Donna Phillips of Broken Bow and the late Tammy Potter. The bride is the granddaughter of Boyd and Lu Pendergrass of Ponca City. The musical program included “Butterfly Kisses” sung by Doyle Brewer of Ponca City and “Kind and Generous” by Natalie Merchant. Traditional wedding music was taped and played also. Escorted to the altar by her grandfather, the bride wore a floor length designer gown of candlelight matte satin in an A-line style. The sleeveless bodice featured a scooped neckline and fabric rosettes at the waistline in back. Scalloped lace and pearls detailed the neckline and sleeve area. Her triple tiered veiling was fingertip length and was adorned with pearls and secured by a fabric rosette. Following tradition, she wore something old, new, borrowed and blue. Her blue lace garter had been worn by her mother and her maternal grandmother during their weddings. For something new she wore a diamond necklace, a gift from the bridegroom, and carried a penny, dated the year of her birth, in her shoe. The bride carried a cascade of ivory Enchantment lilies, roses, miniature lavender carnations, white pompon carnations and spirea tied with ivory satin ribbon. Maid of Honor was Autumn Holmes of Battiest. She was attired in a gown of lavender crepe-backed satin with a scooped neckline and satin-trimmed bodice. She wore spirea blossoms in her hair and carried an arrangement of ivory roses, miniature lavender carnations and spirea accented with ivory satin ribbon. Dick Burgess of Broken Bow served as Best Man. Paige Pendergrass, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer. She carried a candlelight satin pillow adorned with lace rosettes and satin ribbons that had been used at her mother’s wedding. The pillow was created by the now deceased Dorthy Gee, great-aunt of the bride. The bride’s aunt, Cindy Pendergrass of Hot Springs, lit the candles and Tamarrah Morgan of Salina, cousin of the bride, attended the guest book. Assisting with the reception at the chapel were Teresa Morgan of Tulsa and Cindy Pendergrass of Hot Springs, both aunts of the bride. As a surprise gift for the bride from the bridegroom, the couple left the reception in a chauffeured limousine for a wedding trip to Lake Hamilton Resort. Deadlines Listed For Lifestyle PagesForms for engagement, anniversary and wedding announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor. The News requests that the name of a contact person and a telephone number, where they may be reached during business hours, be listed. The deadline for the Sunday edition for stories with pictures is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted at least two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, the News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event. However, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. Stories submitted prior to one month following the ceremony will usually receive preference in the Sunday edition. 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Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where, etc. ”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story but you may certainly do so if you desire; but be aware that the story is subject to editing. Items may be mailed, faxed or brought in person to the News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed. Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. For further information contact the Lifestyles Editor. If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit by mail. Little NewsDr. and Mrs. Steven Bohannon of Daytona Beach, Fla. announce the birth of a son at 3:50 p.m. Aug. 21, 1998 at the Halifax Hospital in Dayton. Brett Franklin Bohannon weighed 7-pounds and measured 19-inches. Grandparents are John and Mary Bohannon of Ponca City. Announcing the birth of their daughter are Lisa Burns and Tom Tyler. Rebecca Lynne Tyler was born at 12:56 a.m. Aug. 22, 1998, weighed 4-pounds, 8-ounces and was 18 1/2-inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tammy Palmer of Ponca City and John Sifferd of Corpus Christi, Texas and paternal grandparents are Charlotte and Paul Day of Jacksonville, Texas. Maternal great-grandparents are Barbara Burns of Ponca City, Helen and Orville Shouse of Blackwell and the late Rex Burns. Paternal great-grandparents are Bill Harris of Grand Prairie, Texas, Euna Crossland of Gilmore, Texas, the late Cleo Harris and the late Calvin Crossland. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order. A selection from “Devotions for Dieters” was read by Robert Oldham and was followed by the TOPS Pledge, which was led by Robinell Oldham. Robert Oldham also let the KOPS Kreed and Natalie McCoy called the roll. The weight report was given by Betty Flower. Kris Sadok was the Best Loser and Loretta Riley won the “Ha Ha” Pot. The chapter welcomed two new members and Blanch Pontius was presented her charm for a 10-pound loss. Natalie McCoy gave her treasurer’s report. The program consisted of a report on the Fun/Workshop a number of members attended at Perkins last Saturday and the meeting was adjourned. 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. Brief programs are presented each week. Weigh-in time is 6:15-6:55 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448. Ann Denise Schiltz Weds Mathis Burt at St. Mary’sMr. and Mrs. Mathis Wayne Burt have established a home in Conroe, Texas following their recent wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church here. The Rev. John Michalicka solemnized the double ring vows in a 2 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the former Ann Denise Schiltz, daughter of James and Frances Schiltz of Ponca City and the bridegroom is the son of Wayne and Toni Burt of Houston, Texas. The musical program included “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach, “Canon in D” by Pachelbel, “Trumpet Voluntary” by Clarke, “Ave Maria” by Schubert and “Hornpipe” by Toccata. Crista Saik Miller of Houston, Texas was organist and Rick Edgington of Ponca City was soloist. The bride’s gown was designed for her and created by the mother of the bridegroom, Toni Burt. The dress of white silk tissue taffeta featured a sleeveless bodice with a jewel neckline covered with beaded Alencon lace. Covered buttons detailed the bodice in back and the Basque waistline was accented by small pleats. The full skirt was complemented by a cathedral length train. Her elbow length and ballerina-length veiling was secured by a beaded headpiece created by the bridegroom’s grandmother, Stella Mathis. The bride carried a cascade arrangement of white roses, stephanotis and white freesia accented with ivy. Karen Schiltz of Yukon served her sister as Maid of Honor. Her red silk gown was styled with an ankle-length skirt, Empire waistline, short sleeves and a square neckline. She carried a bouquet of red roses with white floral accents and tree fern tied with a bow of white sheer ribbon. Other attendants were Christy Mannschreck Thompson of Tazewell, Va. and Jennie Hutton Arndt of Norman. They wore sleeveless sheaths of red silk designed with jewel necklines and each carried a bouquet similar to the honor attendant’s. Serving his brother as Best Man was Kyle Burt of The Woodlands, Texas. Groomsmen were Kyle Lucas of Austin, Texas and David Schiltz of Ponca City, brother of the bride. Tim Burditt of Denison, Texas, brother-in-law of the bride, was the usher. Kayla Carter of Sherman, Texas was candlelighter and the Prayers of the Faithful were presented by Anglea Howard Schuster of Rivervale, N. J. Guest book attendants were Gaby Mathis and Romy Mathis Wilson, both of Longview, Texas and cousins of the bridegroom. Honorary flower girls were Emily, Laura and Jamie Burditt of Denison, Texas, nieces of the bride. Serving as greeters at the reception at the Marland Mansion estate were Paul and Eva Cardenas of Conroe, Texas. Hostesses for the event were Carol Detten Goodwin of Perry and Nancy Ronck Pendleton of Tonkawa, cousins of the bride. The bride is Information Services Coordinator for Montgomery Community College and the bridegroom is a teacher for the Conroe Independent School District. Special guests at the wedding were the bride’s g |