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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, August 24, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALPonca Powwow Princess Needs Contestants Ponca Powwow Princess Needs ContestantsWHITE EAGLE — Ponca Powwow Princess hopefuls have two more days to apply for the contest that will honor the 1999-2000 princess. Qualifications to vie for the princess honor are to be an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, to be 15 to 19 years of age, never married, no children, and knowledgeable of traditions and cultures. Princesses also must represent the tribe at various functions at their own expense. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Applications can be picked up at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building. The 1999-2000 Ponca Powwow Princess will be crowned in the main arena at White Eagle at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Ponca Powwow will run this year Thursday through Sunday. Nearly NewsNearly News would like to clarify and correct pricing information for the 101 Ranch Calendars as published in a story in Monday’s News on page 5-B. Limited numbers of new 101 Ranch calendars for the year 2000 are now available at $10. A few limited back issues of the 101 calendars for years 1997, 1998 and 1999 are also available for $12 each, or at $10 each if purchased with the new 2000 year calendar. An additional fee will be charged for postage. To place an order or for further clarification, call Linda Rennie, at 762-0678. There are some really sharp readers of The News, as Nearly News was informed first thing Tuesday morning. Thanks to the caller concerning the Minnesota governor back in the wrestling ring, who was placed one state over as a result of a headline stating “Wisconsin ....” Nuf sed! 87th Infantry Division of WWII ReunionArea veterans of the 87th Infantry Division Association are reminded that on Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, 1999, the 87th (Golden Acorn) Infantry Division will hold and celebrate its 50th Anniversary Reunion at the Drawbridge Estates in Ft. Mitchell, Ky. The 87th Infantry Division was activated and trained as a combat Infantry Division in both World Wars. In 1917 the Division joined Gen. Pershing’s AEF and as it was being assigned to the Western Front, the Armistice was signed. In World War II, the Division went into combat at Metz, France. During 154 days of almost continual combat, the Golden Acorn Combat Team fought in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. It advanced more than 347 miles in the European Theater, taking 63,338 prisoners and liberating hundreds of towns. Veterans of the famous “Battle of the Bulge”, crossing of the Mozelle and Rhine rivers, and the “lightening streak” in pursuit of the Nazis across the heart of Germany, fighting many bitter battles from the once impregnable Siegried Line to the Czechoslovakia Border. The combat ability of the 87th Infantry Division was held in high regard by Gen. George Patton, Commander of the U.S. Third Army, and this Division received 3 Bronze Battle Stars for its most valiant efforts in the battles of the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. For additional information on the 87th Infantry Division Reunion and 50th Anniversary contact, Gladwin Pascuzze, 2374 N. Dundee Ct., Highland, Mich. 48356-3716. Telephone (248)-887-9005. Via E-Mail: GAPEX1@aol.com. Waverly Street Project Bid AcceptedBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer Despite a bid coming in 12.3 percent over the engineer’s estimate, the Ponca City Board of Commissioners awarded a construction contract for the Waverly Street improvements during Monday’s meeting. Evans & Associates Inc. received the contract to construct a four-lane concrete curb and gutter, asphalt infill street from Highland Avenue to Industrial Boulevard, for $3.2 million. The project also includes a small section of asphalt road from Industrial Boulevard west to the end of the west drive of Albertson’s Distribution center. City Engineer Randy Lauritsen said the project will be completed in eight phases and construction should take 300 days, plus weather days. Two grants will assist in funding the project. Commissioners were concerned that the additional cost would affect other scheduled street improvement projects. Finance Director Marc LaBossiere informed the commissioners that interest income and strong sales and use tax unexpectedly brought the city an extra $200,000, which could be used to assist with the work. Commissioner Dick Stone made a motion to approve the item, saying, “I think it’s an important tool toward economic development.” Commissioner Chris Hand asked if there was any way to lock in the unit pricing for material for the south phase of the improvements. Glen Nickles, vice president of Evans, was in the audience and indicated the company’s willingness to consider this. In the absence of City Attorney Kevin Murphy, an item regarding the new rental policy and function contract for the Cann Garden Center was removed from the agenda per City Manager Gary Martin. Reports From Commissioners In reports from commissioners, Keni Ray said Conoco gave funds to the Ponca City Library to purchase reference materials related to diversity. He said, “It’s Conoco’s contribution to the community. It is important that citizens understand the value of diversity.” Mayor Tom Leonard asked the board if they could meet in a special session the Tuesday after Labor Day at noon to discuss how the board wants to approach some of the bigger issues facing the city. Other members agreed. Martin was proud to report the Water Treatment Plan has been able to make it through two very hot summers without water rationing. He also said, the Park and Recreation Department is pursuing a request to plant more iris bulbs around the city. In other news, the city manager said the Economic Development Advisory Board requested that the city hold and maintain property on Ash Street, rather than sell it. Furthermore, the BMX group will transfer the title back to the city for property located on South Twelfth Street. The city will sell the land or look for an organization who will maintain it. Consent Agenda The following items were approved by one motion of the board: — Re-adoption of the Ponca City Citizen Participation Plan. — Change order number seven for the new fire station in the amount of $19,089. — A renewal contract of $20,000, to be used toward implementing the D.A.R.E. program, between the Ponca City police Department and the Ponca City Public Elementary Schools. — Amendments to the operating budget of various funds in anticipation of awarding a contract for the Waverly Street improvements. — Claims totaling $685,945. Martin removed an item to purchase a crew cab truck. Also, Commissioner Stone pulled the bid on the purchase of a full size heavy half ton extended cab for the Park Department. Ponca City Utility Authority Public Works Director Ken Parr presented the requirements of the Ponca City Municipal Water Utility for the 1998 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report. The report included background on federal regulations that established the requirement for an annual report and report distribution requirements. The report is expected to be mailed to water customers within the next few weeks, according to Parr. Additionally, the report will be available on the city’s Internet website and at the Ponca City Library. Also under new business, the board approved contracts with Chapman, Gill and Associates Inc. for operating the industrial pretreatment program and developing revisions to industrial pretreatment program. The company has been performing this for the city since 1994. The current contract expires August 31. Additionally, a contract for replacing of 554 feet of ten inch sanitary sewer line located at the intersection of West South Avenue and South Ash Street was awarded to Sober Brothers at a cost of $89,282, which was well below the engineer’s estimate. The commissioners authorized the department to obtain written bids and waive the regular bidding process during a special session held August 13. Board members agreed to purchase 60 acres from Throop Construction Co. and 20 acres from Sober Brothers at a total cost of $116,000. This property contains select material specifically needed for the landfill’s clay liner and encapsulation of the clay liner, said Parr. Additionally, the land could be permitted as a future landfill site. According to Parr, $120,000 had been budgeted last year to purchase the land, but, negotiations took longer than expected. In other business, the board awarded a construction contract to Sober for $222,301 for the L.A. Cann Drive-Turkey Creek sewer relocation project. Lauritsen said the bid was fairly close to the engineer’s estimate. The project will require quite a bit of boring and tedious construction, the engineer stated. Consent Agenda Under the consent agenda, the board approved the following items with one motion: — Submitting the monthly operating statement to the Oklahoma Water Resource Board as part of the OWRB loan. — Increasing the contract amount for the replacement of high service pump number 6 at the Ponca City Water Treatment Plant by $2,000. — Designating the Mayor as the signatory agent for the PCUA to obtain loans from the State Revolving fund created by the Federal Water Quality Act of 1987. — Requesting that the Oklahoma Water Resources Board add a budget line item for landscaping to the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s state revolving fund loan in the amount of $12,000. — Paying claims of $2.1 million. The board reconvened as the Ponca City Development Authority and handled various housekeeping items including the payment of claims in the amount of $6,008. Executive Session At the end of the meeting, the board entered executive session to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of any individual salaried public officer or employee. No action was taken. 123rd Ponca Powwow This WeekWHITE EAGLE — In conjunction with this week’s 123rd annual Ponca Powwow, the Annual Ponca Powwow Olympics will be held this Saturday starting at 8 a.m. In addition to various running events for the kids (ages 0-12 years), there will be turtle races (no age limit), an Indian pointing contest for the little ones (ages 0-4 years), and a White Eagle dog show (no age limit). Prizes for the events will be gold, silver, and bronze medals. There will also be a trophy awarded to the best all-around athlete to be determined by number of medals won. The dog show winner will be the pooch that best represents the White Eagle community. Prizes for the winner of the dog show will be various pet products. A contest is also planned for the parents, so everyone come out and participate or just watch the activities Any questions may be addressed to Chris LittleCook at 763-0120. Also, the Ponca Powwow committee reminds vendors that all arts and crafts vendors and food vendors must register beforehand to participate during the four-day powwow. Vendors should contact Kinsel Lieb or Paula Mendoza at 580-762-8104. The Ponca Powwow will run from Thursday through Sunday. Powwow details will be in Wednesday’s News. DEATHSFaye Shockley Sackett Faye Shockley SackettFaye Shockley Sackett, longtime Ponca City High School teacher, died late Sunday Aug. 22, 1999, at her home. She was 91. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday Aug. 26, 1999, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Monty Fey, pastor of Ponca City First Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. No viewing will be held at the funeral home. Faye Shockley Sackett was born Jan. 22, 1908, in Enid, the daughter of Charles Raymond and Clarisa Marie (Coe) Shockley. She attended Enid public schools and graduated from Phillips University. She later received her master’s degree from the University of New Mexico. After teaching in Marietta and Hugo, she moved to Ponca City in 1937 where she taught Spanish at the Senior High School until her retirement in 1964. Faye Shockley and Garvin W. Sackett were married July 31, 1942. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Oklahoma Education Association, the National Retired Teachers Association, St. Joseph’s Medical Center Auxiliary, and Friends of the Library. She served a Pink Lady, working in the gift shop at St. Joseph’s Medical Center for 23 years. Surviving are two brothers Dell G. Shockley and Dale R. Shockley, both of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Sackett’s name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation 825 NE 13th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Barbara Fern TrippBRAMAN — Barbara Fern Tripp, died Monday morning, Aug. 23, 1999, at her home north of Braman. She was 95. The funeral will be held graveside at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Braman Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Crenshaw, Braman First Christian Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell. Barbara Fern (Elmore) Tripp was born June 23, 1904, in Numa, Oklahoma Territory, to Arthur “Doc” and Birdie Lucretia (Reese) Elmore. She attended Blackwell High School and Central State Teacher’s College in Edmond. After receiving her teaching certificate she taught in a one-room school south of Hunnewell, Kan. She married Leonard M. Tripp on April 30, 1925, in Wellington, Kan. and the couple established their home on a farm southwest of Blackwell. In 1935 they moved to a farm north of Braman. Mrs. Tripp was a charter member of the Jolly Housewives Home Extension Club and the Braman First Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Lyle Tripp of Braman; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 11, 1990; one son, Neal Tripp; her parents; and a sister, Gladys Elmore. Honorary casket bearers will be Frank Dyer III, Milo Day, Craig Day, Richard Sheets, Bob Kaupke and Carl Parcher. Memorial contributions may be made to the Braman First Christian Church, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631. Terry Earl St. JohnTerry Earl St. John, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 47. A memorial service was to be held at 11:30 a.m., today, Aug. 24, 1999, at the Elgin (Kan.) Methodist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Directors, Pawhuska. Burial was to be in the Trumbly family cemetery with the Rev. Larry Boyer officiating. Terry Earl St. John was born Jan. 19, 1952 in Independence, Kan. to Louis and Ida May (Hendricks) St. John. He was a member of the Osage Indian Nation and had served in the U.S. Navy. He was married to Thelma Marie Price on July 6, 1996, in Ponca City, where they made their home. Terry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnsdall. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Marie of the home; one son Eric Shawn of California; three step-children, Gabriel, Samantha, and Kenneth of Ponca City; his mother, Ida May St. John of Sedan, Kan.; one brother, Roy St. John of Pawhuska; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Julian. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. St. John’s name to the Edwin Fair Center, 201 East Chestnut, Ponca City, OK 74601. Juanita Naoma NeelyTONKAWA — Juanita Naoma Neely, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999, at her home. She was 79. The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 24, at the Tonkawa Assembly of God Church with pastor Ray Paschen officiating. Burial was to be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa. Juanita Naoma (Smith) Neely was born Aug. 1, 1920 in Konawa to the late Walter John and Esther Nora (Morrison) Smith. She attended school in Okmulgee. She married Harold Neely on Dec. 19, 1950, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Neely was a member of the Tonkawa Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband Harold Neely of the home; two sons, Bobby Gene Staton of Tulsa and Marion Ray Crowe Jr. of Phenix City, Ala.; one sister, Imogene Pitzer of Burbank; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. ObituariesJeanette F. ThompsonJeanette F. Thompson, longtime Ponca City resident, died early Monday, Aug. 23, 1999 at her home. She was 81. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Odd Fellows Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Kent Dorsey, Pastor, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Honorary casket bearers will be Ben Cowan, Willis Webb, Jimmy Fuller, Jim Willison, Sid Thomm, and Russ Allen. Born June 15, 1918, in Ponca City, she was the daughter of Basil and Lola (Warren) Dailey. She grew up in Ponca City and received her education in the Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School. She went on to attend nurses training at the Ponca City Hospital and worked as an R.N. On Sept. 22, 1941 she was united in marriage to Don J. Thompson at the First Christian Church in Ponca City. The couple made their home in Ponca City. After their wedding Mrs. Thompson left nursing to became a full time homemaker caring for her husband and two sons. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Twentieth Century Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Majuva and enjoyed traveling with her husband. Surviving are her husband, Don, of the home; two sons, Terry and his wife Linda Thompson, of Rociada, N.M. and Mike Thompson, of Oklahoma City; one brother, Harry Dailey, of Enid; six grandchildren, Chris Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Brad Thompson, Elisa Thompson, Tracy Thompson and Shawn Thompson; and two great-grandchildren, Mallory Thompson and Zachary Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Warren Dailey. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, Inc. 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. The family will be at the home, 129 Cooley. paid obituary Hazel A. CoxHazel A Cox, Ponca City resident, died Sunday Aug. 22, 1999 at Shawn Manor nursing home in Ponca City. She was 88. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Enid. The Rev. Dr. J.D. Ward of Ponca City First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Enid Cemetery. Hazel A. (Beavers) Cox was born Aug. 13, 1900, in Enid to George and Nellie (Hendry) Beavers. She attended the one room Spring Valley School north of Enid. On June 6, 1926, she was married to Willie “Bill” Cox in Enid where they established their home. Mrs. Cox had been employed at Alton Mercantile, and as a seamstress for J.C. Penney, Bates Brothers, Garfield’s and S&Q Clothiers in Enid. In 1974, Hazel moved to Ponca City to be closer to family members. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ponca City. Mrs. Cox is survived by two sons, Lorraine L. Cox and his wife Ellen, and Glynn Cox and his wife Faye, all of Ponca City; one sister, Pauline Kepford of Enid; five grandchildren, Anita Allensworth, Marilyn Sanders, Russell Cox, Vickie Clark, Allen Cox; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters and two brothers. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Cox’s name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation or the Alzheimers Association, c/o Henninger-Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 507, Enid, OK 73702. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFS“Mini-Flags ’99” to Perform — The Po-Hi Color Guard has invited pre-school to 6th grade girls to perform as “Mini-Flags ’99” during the half-time show with the “Marching Wildcats” at the first football game scheduled Sept. 3. Registration for the event will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Po-Hi Bandroom. A cost of $25 is involved and includes a T-shirt, flag and lots of fun! Chicken lovers. Check new selection of lamps, teapots, picture frames, plates and pictures. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Veterans Day Parade Meeting — The first meeting of the Veterans Day parade for the American Legion will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the VFW located at the end of East Prospect. All members and other interested citizens are invited to attend this planning meeting. Become Part of the Ponca City Public School Substitute Teaching Team. Required Training, August 24, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at 111 W. Grand. High School Diploma required. Bring Drivers license and Social Security Card, (Park in Back) For more information call 767-8000. adv. Po-Hi Cheer Camp — “Cheerin’ Fine in ’99” will be presented by Po-Hi Varsity Cheerleaders for preschool through sixth graders Sept. 7-9. Cost is $20 and includes poms and a T-shirt. Registration will be Aug. 26 at Robson Fieldhouse from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For information call 762-1007 or 765-5801. Attention Steak & Shrimp lovers: Golden Corral, Wednesday Night, All you can eat steak and shrimp & shrimp buffet. 4 to close. $7.99. adv. 1939 Reunion — A reunion of the 1939 graduating class at Ponca City High School is being planned for late October. Addresses and information about graduates from that year are needed by members of the planning committee. If you have information concerning the class members call Delma Jackson, 765-5426, or Esther Bolding, 762-1770. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Abandoned — At 6:50 p.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer reported a bike abandoned in the 300 block of South Oak Street. Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 38-year-old woman at South Franklin Avenue and West Ponca Avenue at 11:54 p.m. Monday for driving under suspension. Gospel Singing Set — The Ponca Indian United Methodist Church in White Eagle will sponsor a Gospel Singing on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock at the church, according to the Rev. Abraham Jackson, pastor. The Rev. Roger Scott of Wichita United Methodist Church will serve as master of ceremonies. The public is invited. The church folks will be selling hamburgers with the trimmings, along with pop following the singing. Stolen — An employee of the Traffic Engineering Department contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:27 a.m. Monday to report a computer had been stolen. An officer responded and took a report. Forgery — At 9:58 a.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of forgery at O’Reilly’s, 3019 North Fourteenth Street. Forgery — At 11:56 a.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of forgery at Long John Silver’s, 2004 North Fourteenth Street. Larceny — A resident in the 400 block of Marland Drive advised the Ponca City Police Department at 1:47 p.m. Monday that a ladder was stolen. An officer responded and took a report. Arrest — At 2:34 p.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 29-year-old man from the 400 block of North Tenth Street for driving under suspension. Fraud — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 43-year-old woman at 6 p.m. Monday, in the 3400 block of Meadow Lane on a Kay County warrant for workman compensation fraud. Smoke Investigation — All Ponca City fire units responded to the report of smoke in the 400 block of Drake Drive at 12:29 a.m. Tuesday. Upon investigation, the firefighters discovered there was no fire, just a short in the electric wiring. Neighborhood Meeting — Agents from the district attorney’s major crimes unit will be at the Westside Neighborhood Involvement meeting and dinner scheduled Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the 700 block of West Broadway Avenue. Enter through the west doors. Every Wednesday price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Race Relations — Members and interested citizens are encouraged to attend the Race Relations Taskforce for the Ponca City Alliance for Youth Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. For more information, contact Michele Jean at 765-2476. LIFESTYLESWedding Plans Are Announced Wedding Plans Are AnnouncedJennifer Mae Smith and Brian Douglas Sroufe will wed in a ceremony Aug. 27 at the home of his parents, Gary and Jeanette Sroufe, 1021 North Oak. The bride-elect is the daughter of Larry Dodson of Cushing and Mrs. Kathy L. Weber of Tulsa. Ms. Smith has attended Stroud High School and Drumright Central Vo-Tech, and is employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Sroufe has attended Ponca City High School and is employed at Love’s Country Store in Tonkawa. Little NewsAlex and Karen McCollum, 324 Warwick Road, announce the birth and adoption of their daughter, Katherine Jo McCollum. The 9 pound, 5 1/2 ounce, baby was 22 inches long, and was born at 9:36 p.m. July 14, 1999, at College Station, Texas. Maternal grandparents are Harlen and Lila Fairless of Coalgate, and paternal grandparents are Charles and Clara McCollum of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Randal and Jerrah Fairless of Coalgate, and Takano Nonaka of Kauai, Hawaii. Announcing the birth of a daughter at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 4, 1999, in Katy Medical Center, Katy, Texas, are Roma and Glenn Cassity Jr. Mary Grace Cassity weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grace has a brother, Trey, 8, and a sister, Caitlyn, 6. Grandparents are Linda and Glenn Cassity Sr. of Ponca City, and Sue and Tom Ratliff of Fort Cobb. Paternal great-grandparents are Eleanor and Mark Freeman Jr. of Pawhuska, and the late Maxine Freeman, and Catherine and Ed Cassity. Maternal great-grandparents are Idell Harris of Fort Cobb, the late Marvin Harris, and Maggie and Frank Ratliff. Mary Taylor Jamison is the name selected by Fred and Gail (Counter) Jamison of Goddard, Kan., for their daughter born at 4:18 p.m. Aug. 13, 1999. Taylor weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has two brothers, Andrew and Nathan. Maternal grandparents are Marianna and John Counter of Ponca City. McGaha Family Holds ReunionMembers of the McGaha family met for the 69th reunion Sunday at Lake Ponca Park. Local residents attending were Glen and Verona Mair, Konnie Streeter, Alan, Kathy, Jason and Jaime Pettigrew. Attending from Newkirk were Mark Perez, Butch and Jo Wolf, Gwen, Allison and Amber Scott, and Shalee Osche. Attending from Oklahoma City was Mamie Linton, and from Pawnee, Marcelee Welch. Attending from Stillwater were Delbert and Cecelia McGaha. Important To Know Proper Way To Work With Glue and WoodsBy POPULAR MECHANICS A Hearst Magazine For AP Special Features Many fine woodworking efforts and repairs on furniture have been spoiled because the person who did the job simply did not know how to work with glue. Two good wood glues we recommend to get the job done are white glue and carpenter’s aliphatic resin glue. Both have superb holding power, but white glue gives you a bit more working time than the professional carpenter’s glue. The single biggest error in gluing wood is to use too much of the stuff. Excessive glue actually produces a weaker joint. The correct way to use glue is to spread a thin layer on both surfaces to be joined, let the glue get tacky to minimize sliding action and then press the pieces together. Except for contact cement, you should apply clamping pressure immediately and let the piece rest at least 24 hours. Wiping off the excess glue that squeezes out of the joint is the wrong thing to do as there will be an almost invisible layer of glue left on the soft and absorbent wood surface. You may not be able to detect it before staining or otherwise finishing the piece, but watch it pop up as soon as stain is applied. The correct method for removing excess glue from a joint is to let the welt of glue dry untouched. Then, carefully remove it with a razor sharp wood chisel, bevel edge up. Hold the blade edge at a slight angle to the glue line to remove flakes of hardened glue as you slice them off the joint. Follow up by sanding the joint with a piece of 120-grit paper backed up by a wooden block. Glue spots on your projects can be another problem. They commonly appear when you get glue on your hands and transfer it to the project. Your obvious reaction is to wipe your fingers either on your trousers or on a rag. Unfortunately, this generally does not remove all traces of the glue from your hands. Perspiration may keep it from drying and so whenever you touch the workpiece, you risk contaminating it with glue. And this is probably the biggest reason for those ugly white spots on shop-made furniture. Glue left on the surface of the wood acts as a sealer. This means that the stain won’t penetrate the wood in these areas. One trick some pros use to keep their hands both dry and free of glue is to put a box or can of sawdust in a convenient spot on the workbench before gluing. Then, as they work, they frequently pick up a small handful of sawdust, rub it between their hands and discard it into a trash barrel. The dust acts like a blotter to keep their hands free of spot-producing glue. Once glued, the workpiece should be held together tightly while the glue sets. A wide variety of clamps can be used to handle this part of the job, or you can improvise. By padding the work, you can weight it with heavy books or even a cement block. The trick is to set up your jury-rigged clamping arrangement and then depart, leaving the work to dry without vibrations from working on other parts of the project or accidentally bumping into it. For smaller clamps, there are a number of make-do systems that work. You can cut sections from an old inner tube to make oversized rubber bands to hold parts. Spring-loaded clothes pins make fine small clamps. Other alternatives in this area include locking pliers or even ordinary pliers with a couple of rubber bands wrapped around the handles to provide the squeeze. Dunn-Guisinger Family Reunion HereThere were 76 descendants of Lewis A. Dunn and Elizabeth Ann Guisinger Dunn present at the 25th annual family reunion on Aug. 7 in the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church in Ponca City. Lois Corbin brought silver tinsel and flowers for table decorations. Reunions were held from 1945 to 1955 at the Leslie and Birdine White home west of Lamont. No reunions were held f rom 1955 to 1975, resuming then. Time was spent visiting and taking photos. Mildred Allen takes pictures and then brings the photo albums, which show a pictorial history of the reunions from 1975 to 1998. Also on display were the wedding pictures and licenses of each of the Dunn’s seven children, along with other records and photos. A 60th wedding anniversary decorated cake honored Harold Fox and Fern Pinegar Fox who were married July 31, 1939. Announcement was made that Jinafer Jayne O’Mealey of Kansas City, Mo. married Stephen Mark Brown of Enid Aug. 7, 1999. Deaths since the last reunion were Paul L. Prather on Aug. 28, 1998; Mrs. Elmer (La Freda Jones) O’Mealey on Nov. 6, 1998; Mrs. Frank (Thelma Walton) Fitzgerald on June 15, 1999. Those traveling the farthest to attend were Debby Danford Wada of Berkeley, Calif. and Robert and Martha White of Sequim, Wash. The youngest to attend was Jesica Koch born May 12, 1997. The eldest was 84-year-old Arilda Rusher Robison of Wichita, Kan. She will celebrate her 85th birthday on Sept. 27. Preceding the covered dish noon meal, Robert Corbin offered prayer. Lewis and Elizabeth Dunn had eight children: Mary, William, Clara, Etta, Mount, Linnie, Elizabeth, and Irvin, who died in infancy. Attending from the Daniel and Mary Dunn Rusher family were Arilda Rusher Robison, her son, Charles Robison, Carl and Marie Rusher Wilson all of Wichita, Kan; Neal and Lois Rusher of Haysville, Kan.; John and Mary Lou Vollmer Crider of Lamont. Attending from the Herbert and Clara Dunn Peebler family were Mildred Peebler Allen, and her son and wife, Ed and Beth Allen of Denver, Colo. Attending from the Will and Etta Dunn O’Mealey family were Nina O’Mealey Kreger of Blackwell; Birdine O’Mealey White of Lamont, and her sons, Gene White of Poteau and Robert and Martha White of Sequim, Wash.; and her daughter, Connie White Spoon of Tonkawa; Jerral and Elma Jean O’Mealey Danford of Fort Morgan, Colo.; and their daughter, Debby Danford Wada of Berkeley, Calif.; and their son, Daniel Danford, and his son Michael Danford, of Fort Morgan, Colo.; and Garry O’Mealey of Tonkawa. Attending from the Stanley and Malinda “Linnie” Dunn Pinegar family were Fern Pinegar Fox and husband, Harold Fox, of Braman; and Wayne and Mary Pinegar Kuehny Phledger, and her son Phillip Kuehny of Tonkawa. Attending from the Arch and Cora Dunn Shields family were Vernon Shields, and his son and family, Jon and Lu Ann Shields and Sara and Krisha of Minneapolis, Minn.; Dora Shields Cartwright of Wichita, Kan.; David and Carolyn Koch and children Brian, Eric, Rebecca, and niece, Debra Rowden all of Lacona, Iowa; Larry and Lorene Koch and sons, Aaron, Dereck, and Dustin of Douglas, Kan.; Raymond and Lynette Koch and children, Elizabeth, David and Jesica of Peck, Kan. Attending from the Scott and Elizabeth Dunn Vollmer family were Maxine Vollmer Prather; Phil and Rosalee Vollmer Corbin; son Robert and Lois Corbin, and their son Jason and friend Carey Robien of Tulsa; Rick and Lee Ann Corbin Cavener and Michaela, all of Ponca City; Jim and Randa Corbin and Blake of Blackwell; Betty Vollmer Prather and daughter and family, Steve and Cindy Prather Black and Heather of Pryor; Bob and Jonna Lee Prather Gardine of Chouteau; and son and family, John Gardine, Rob, Haleigh and Connor, and a grandson, Justin Penn of Edmond; Cliff and Carol Vollmer Glover of Wichita, Kan. The next reunion will be the first Saturday in August 2000. BUSINESSOligopoly Is Here and Growing! Oligopoly Is Here and Growing!By JOHN CUNNIFF AP Business Analyst NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes, it seems, business is all about buying up the competition or selling out to it. Without exception, not a week — hardly a day, in fact — goes by without a major announcement. The big news this past week, for example, was the declaration of a definitive agreement for Alcoa Inc., the world’s largest aluminum producer, to merge with third-largest Reynolds Metal Co. This was a world class announcement, the kind that shakes up an entire industry and shocks customers who fear having one company dictate to them. At about the same time, three Japanese banks confirmed they were planning a merger that would create the world’s largest financial institution, with more than $1 trillion in assets. Conde Nast, already a magazine publishing giant, was expected to buy Walt Disney’s Fairchild Publishing division for $650 million, and Nextel Communications, a wireless telephone company, said it might be willing to pay $2.1 billion for Nextwave Telecom Inc. Earlier this month, a Dutch conglomerate that publishes dozens of trade magazines, including The Hollywood Reporter, announced plans to buy Nielsen Media Research for $2.7 billion. Meanwhile, Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, said it would talk with Canadian Airlines Corp. about acquiring its smaller rival, and Motorola Inc. said it had agreed to buy Metrowerks Inc. Banks are among the most eager consolidators. Last week, for example, Staten Island Bancorp., which already has $1.4 billion in assets, agreed to buy First State Bancorp. Accountants may be just as eager. Century Business Services Inc., already one of the nation’s largest, bought six accounting, consulting and insurance firms for an undisclosed amount. This sort of thing goes on all year long, prompting brokerage firm Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette to state ‘‘there can be little debated that consolidation has become the most consistently recurring investment theme of significance across most of the world’s industries.’’ Susan L. Delcker, DLJ’s director of global research, estimates the total value of all deals announced globally reached $2.4 trillion last year, five times greater than in 1993. And 1999? ‘‘On track to set another record,’’ she says, adding that ‘‘essentially no industry has remained untouched.’’ She observes that in automobiles, tobacco, accounting firms, advertising agencies, soft drinks, music, wireless phones and many other industries, ‘‘fewer than five companies essentially ’own’ their domestic market and are moving toward global domination.’’ All this represents a departure from attitudes that had persisted throughout the century, personified by elected officials and regulators who raged against monopolies and oligopolies, the control of an industry by a small number of players. Such restrictions, however, broke down because of historic changes in markets. As a world economy developed, so too did the rationale for big companies that could compete internationally. Creation of the European Monetary Union provided thrust for the change, and it was facilitated by greater financing options, privatization (selling off state-run enterprises) and reduced risks. Does it mean that big isn’t bad anymore? Perhaps not. As the trend continues, it brings up the question of how to control the behemoths, more and more of which straddle political borders. It also has significance for consumers. Eventually, it could undermine faith in the rationale that world competition means lower prices and a better material life for everyone. HUBZone Assistance Program Available Throughout CountyThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting applications from businesses in Kay County that want to participate in the agency’s new HUBZone Empowerment Contracting program. This is a program designed to stimulate economic development and create jobs in targeted urban and rural areas. “This program can help open the doors of opportunity for small businesses in many locations throughout the country,” said SBA Administrator Aida Alvarez. “I encourage small business owners to either go on-line or visit an SBA district office to see if you’re qualified and fill out an application as soon as possible.” To qualify, a small business principal office must be in a HUBZone and at least 35 percent of its employees must reside in a HUBZone. the firm must also be completely owned and controlled by U.S. citizens. Contracts reserved for HUBZone firms can be awarded through competition limited to qualified HUBZone firms or on a sole source basis. Another option allows officer to give HUBZone firms a price preference in bidding open to non-HUBZone firm. The goal of the program is to reach three percent of all federal contracting by fiscal year 2003. HUBZone refers to “Historically Underutilized Business Zone” and the program will provide contracting benefits to small businesses located in those areas. In addition to Kay County other counties designated as HUBZones include, Adair, Atoka, Choctaw, Coal, Cotton, Harmon, Haskell, Hughes, Jefferson, Johnston, Latimer, Le Flore, McCurtain, McIntosh, Murray, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Pawnee, Pittsburg, Pushmataha and Seminole. Applications can determine if their company is located within a HUBZone by using an interactive Internet web page that provides detailed information and identifies HUBZones by state, county and specific address. Applications for certification also can be downloaded. The website is at http://www.sba.gov/hubzone. The paper version can either be downloaded from the web or picked up at the Oklahoma District Office, 210 Park Avenue, Suite 1300 in downtown Oklahoma City or by calling the Oklahoma District Office at (405) 231-5521. Workshop at Pioneer Tech Offers Sound Bond AdviceThe recent free workshop at Pioneer Technology Center, “Is Your Company Having Difficulty Getting Bonded?” offered area businesses some sound advice when it comes to bonding. The workshop outlined the basics of bonding beginning with the parties that are involved in the bonding process. From there, individual guest speakers, Bill Wetzel, Wetzel Insurance and Monte Forsyth, Underwriter from the Casualty Group, discussed what types of bonds are required as well as underwriting tools, insurance comparison, and the technical process of becoming bonded. Larry Atteberry, Pioneer Technology Center’s incubator manager, provided workshop participants with information and formulas for figuring credit ratios, operating cycle ratios, income statements, balance sheets and cost of goods sold. The workshop concluded by offering the participants the following tips for becoming (and staying) a successful contractor. The tips included; pay attention to profit margins; never accept the lowest bid from a contractor; read the contract carefully; set a schedule for your job, revising as needed. Keep daily reports; write to your owners and subcontractors in good, business-like letters; take initiative; don’t be a nitpicker on claims for extra money from owners or subcontractors; settle out of court; a reasonable settlement always beats a good lawsuit; be fair and kind to your subcontractors. For more information on bonding or future bid assistance workshops, contact Teresa Smith, bid assistance coordinator, (580) 762-8336, ext. 261. Special Speaker At Pioneer Tech On SBM ProgramThe Small Business Management (SBM) program at Pioneer Technology Center recently had the opportunity to listen to guest speaker, Sen. Dave Herbert, during one of the evening classes. Sen. Herbert’s topic for the group was collections management. He explained to the group how professionals can manage and reduce their accounts receivable, how to reduce their risk in extending credit and taking checks, and some secrets in sending out statements that get paid. Sen. Herbert has over 20 years experience in the collections business. For more information on the SBM program and special class sessions, contact Pam Dickerson at (580) 762-8336, ext. 275. Classes begin Sept. 7 and class size is limited. SPORTSFrontier Splits With Cimarron Frontier Splits With CimarronRED ROCK — J.R. Regnier belted two home runs and Matt Clouse had one round tripper as Frontier split a doubleheader against Cimarron Monday. Regnier and Close both homered in Frontier’s 13-3 victory in the first game. Matt Black also had two hits, including a triple. Marty Williams was the winning pitcher. Regnier, who went 5-for-7 in the twinbill, homered and had two doubles in the second game, but it wasn’t enough as Cimarron outslugged the Mustangs, 11-10. Albert Plumley had two doubles and Williams had a pair of singles in that game for Frontier. The Mustangs are now 4-3 on the season. Frontier Girls WinRED ROCK — Frontier’s softball Lady Mustangs scored five times in the first inning en route to a 13-5, five-inning win over the Cushing JVs Monday. Courtney Burgess had a home run and Robin Pratt a triple to top the Lady Mustang attack. Hallie Tubbs picked up the win on the mound. The Frontier girls are now 3-2 on the season.
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