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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 3, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALUnited Way Emergency Resource Agency Provides Many Local Services United Way Emergency Resource Agency Provides Many Local ServicesEditor’s Note: This is the 11th in the series of articles detailing the 16 United Way member agencies. New Emergency Resource Agency is the oldest nonprofit agency in Ponca City. Without the help of thousands of volunteers during its long history, crisis services would not have been available to those in need. Services include food, clothing, life saving prescriptions, rent and utility assistance and much more. Volunteers make a difference everyday. NERA has received a grant for food that is obtained at no cost but must be picked up in Oklahoma City. Volunteer Frank Mitchell willingly dedicates an entire day to pick up this food to help his fellow Ponca Citians. Volunteers like Tom Short of Short’s Electric keeps the office lights and freezers working. Another group of volunteers who help are the National Association of Letter Carriers. A joint effort between United Way of America and the United States Postal Service, letter carriers collect almost 10,000 pounds of food each year to fill the cupboards of NERA and eight other local agencies. From churches to classrooms, volunteers collect food to help feed area children and families. Special people like F.G. Williams, Susan Seals, Ron Frick, Donna Evans, and many others consistently bring groceries to help feed the hungry. New Emergency Resource Agency is a hand up not a hand out. They provide services to those in crisis and hopefully give them the tools they need to help lift themselves out of their situation and begin again. Without volunteers this would not be possible. NERA, as well as the other 15 member agencies, stand as a tribute to volunteers who care and give so that others may survive. Y.E.S. Volunteers Make a DifferenceTwenty-four volunteers braved 105-degree temperatures to help local seniors. “Seniors who have health problems find it impossible to keep up with their yard work,” says Kenny James of Northern Oklahoma Youth Services. “With the Y.E.S. program we are able to meet seniors yard needs and give youth the opportunity to make a positive difference in the community.” “The best part of the day was seeing the smiles and appreciation on the faces of the people we helped,” claimed Lindsey Williams, one of the thirteen volunteer from High Impact Youth in Newkirk. “Seeing young people and adults working and laughing together to help someone else is the coolest thing in the world,” states Katina Combes, United Way/AmeriCorps Promise Fellow, “I almost forgot how hot it was.” Saturday, Aug. 26th was the fourth work day for the Youth Empowerment Service program in Ponca City. Youth and adults volunteered their time to help seniors. Sixteen youth and five adults worked on seniors’ yards and three other young volunteers helped unload the Food Share truck at the RSVP/Ponca City Senior Center, 319 W. Grand. Volunteers picked fruit from five apple trees and a pear tree. The apples and pears were donated to the Domestic Violence Shelter. The Y.E.S project began earlier this year with National Youth Service Day April 15th as a one-day project. Due to the positive response from participants in NYSD Ponca City Alliance for Youth and Northern Oklahoma Youth Services decided to continue the project through the summer. Each month, homes of seniors in need are located, supplies and snacks are gathered, and volunteers are organized. Remaining work dates are Sept. 23rd and Oct. 28th. Volunteers meet at 9:00 a.m., United Way, 205 North Second and work until noon. The next work date is scheduled Sept. 23rd. If you or your youth group would like to participate or if you know of a senior in need please call Katina Combes at 765-2476. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to make a difference in Ponca City. Preview Po-Hi Band, Meet Football Players at Event Scheduled Sept. 12Get a preview of the Po-Hi band in action. Enjoy a free meal of hotdogs with all the trimmings and home-made ice cream. Visit with family, friends, and people that may become new friends. Greet the Po-Hi football team. These are a few of the many activities people will experience if they attend the fourth annual Pioneer Community Day set for Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lew Wentz Camp. The event, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, offers an opportunity for people to celebrate the fact they live in a community as special as Ponca City. “Great community involvement, new housing and industry, outstanding educational opportunities — these are just a few of the many qualities contributing to the overall success of Ponca City,” said Cart Renfro, chairman of the board and CEO of Pioneer Bank and Trust. “We offer this evening celebration of Ponca City to attendees for free because we are glad to be a part of such a wonderful community.” In addition to the band and football team, the Po-Hi High Steppers and Cheerleaders also perform. In addition, several other groups and individuals are scheduled to entertain. Childrens activities will include Kid’s Jump Club, Space Ball and tricycles for riding. Dave May will provide two performances of his Kid’s Magic Show. Prizes will be given away all during the evening. A special grand prize trip for two to Las Vegas, sponsored in conjunction with Carlson Wagonlit, will also be awarded. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. Food and entertainment is free for all attendees. In case of rain, the event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 19. For more information, call 762-5651 State Artists Hold ProgramThe afternoon participants at Grand Central Station are in for a great treat, as three visiting artists will present informal programs throughout the month. The first program will be this Thursday. Patrick Redbird, a Kiowa tribal member, will be on hand to discuss medicine bags and lead a "make-your-own," workshop. The second program will be Thursday, Sept. 14. Jeanne Rorex-Bridges, an artist of Cherokee heritage, will discuss her life as an artist, sources for her inspiration and the strong female images that dominate her paintings. The final program will be Thursday, September 21. Will Hardjo, a full-blood Creek Indian, will discuss Native American traditions, the sacredness of many of the songs and flute making. All three programs will begin at 3:45 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. This learning opportunity is made possible by Pioneer Bank and Trust, Standing Bear Native American Foundation and the Oklahoma Arts Council. Local Medicine Bag Lecture Features Hands-on WorkshopNative American art, music, food and culture will highlight this year’s Medicine Bag lecture series. The first event will feature Patrick Redbird presenting “The Way of the Medicine Man.” His talk will include an overview of medicine bags and a hands-on workshop with each participant making a medicine bag of his or her own to take home. Redbird, a full blood Kiowa whose Indian name, Khole-tine-ee, means “Little Bald Eagle,” was born at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He started dancing at age eight and is a familiar face on the powwow circuit, having served as arena director, head man dancer and master of ceremonies at numerous gatherings. He is a member of the Little Rabbits Society, the Kiowa Gourd Clan, and the Ton-Kon-Gah, or Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society. Redbird is very active in tribal matters and was a committeeman on the Kiowa tribal council for two years. He is a past Headstart policy chairman for the Washita Community Action Council and has served as both president and vice president of the Indian parent committee at Fort Cobb-Broxton School. Redbird is currently coordinator of multicultural programs for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. He has also worked as media specialist for the Kiowa Tribe and was the host and producer of an Indian affairs radio program on KRPT/KJON. He has a degree in health and physical education with a minor in communication. He is a former member of the Oklahoma National Guard, having retired as sergeant and section chief. The program will be held this Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. The series is free and open to the public and children are encouraged to attend. All supplies for making the small deer hide medicine bags will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch and drinks will be available at no charge. Other programs in this series include, “The Way of the Artist,” presented by Jeanne Rorex-Bridges, a painter of Cherokee heritage; “The Native American Way,” presented by Will Hardjo, a member of the Creek Tribe, and “Cooking the Native American Way,” by Osage tribal member Tom Baconrind. Both Rorex-Bridges and Hardjo will be spending time in six area schools presenting age-appropriate programs. Three of the presenters will also hold informal programs and discussion sessions at Grand Central Station. The Medicine Bag Lecture Series is co-sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, Standing Bear Native American Foundation and the Oklahoma Arts Council. It is part of the annual “Celebration of Native America” that continues throughout the month of September and concludes with the Standing Bear Powwow on Sept. 29 and 30, and the unveiling of the Tribal Viewing Courts at Standing Bear Park on Sept. 30. Local Standing Bear Celebration Scheduled SoonThis year’s Standing Bear Intertribal Celebration and Powwow, hosted by the Ponca nation of Oklahoma, will be held on Sept. 29 and 30. The Standing Bear Foundation cordially invites all young ladies who are descendants of any of the six north central tribes of Oklahoma to enter this year’s Standing Bear Princess competition. Selection of the princess will be Friday evening, Sept. 29. Eligibility requirements are as follows. Applicants must currently be a student in high school or college, be at least 16, be single with no children, and be a descendant of one of the following six tribes — Kaw, Osage, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Ponca, or Tonkawa. Entrants must provide proof of descent with a CDIB membership card. The newly crowned Standing Bear Princess must be willing to meet people and serve as an ambassador for Native Americans and the Standing Bear Foundation, be willing to learn Standing Bear’s history and able to tell his story, not hold another princess title, and reside within the service area of the six tribes listed above. The newly crowned princess will be required to attend the six area tribes’ powwows, and she will receive a $500 college scholarship. The deadline for application is Sept. 15. Contact JoAnn O’Bregon, Kaw Nation, P.O. Box 50, Kaw City, Okla. 74641 or call (580) 269-2552, ext. 262, to request an application form. Several Fundraisers Set for Local BoyMany fundraisers are being held to raise money for Dalton Rice’s medical bills. Dalton is a three-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with leukemia who is being reared by Lori Rice, a single working mother. When she realized that she couldn’t afford to pay for the medical bills, many fundraisers were put into action by friends and family. One of the first ways the group is raising money for Dalton is by having a pancake breakfast on Labor Day, Sept. 4, from 6 to 11 a.m. at the Ralston Cafe. Following the Labor Day Parade, there will be a horseshoe throwing contest to raise money. An entry fee of $20 will be charged for participation. On Sept. 16, a Benefit Co-ed Softball Tournament, double elimination, will donate proceeds to Dalton’s bills. Entry fee is $100. The deadline is set for Thursday, Sept. 14, and players must be 18 or older to play. The tournament will be played in the Willow Springs Park in Ponca City. To enter in the tournament or for further information contact Jeff or Casey Tucker at 580-762-6141 or Dusty Rice at 918-642-5628. Brandy’s Drive-In and Red Devil Superette both have donation cups. Dalton was diagnosed with leukemia approximately a month ago, when he started having stomach pains, which were thought, at first, to be gas. But when things didn’t get better he was rushed to Stillwater where doctors thought that the boy had appendicitis. After an emergency appendectomy, Dalton started having a fever and his blood count dropped, so they rushed him to Tulsa where numerous bone marrow tests were run before a clear test showed the leukemia. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. August 5-September 30 Ponca City Art Association permanent fine arts collection on display, Art Center, South Ninth Street and East Central Avenue, public invited at no charge. Every Friday during September Senior Pitch, 6-8 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. Every Saturday during September Gospel Music Singing, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. Every Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. August 25-September 19 Garfield Academy PTO fund raiser, selling Garfield Cards for discounts at over 20 merchants. Monday Labor Day Tuesday Legal Aid Program, 12:15 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Wednesday Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Thursday Medicine Bag Lecture Series “The Way of the Medicine Man,” an introduction to medicine bags and hands on workshop, Patrick Redbird, presenter, noon - 1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, admission free, bring lunch, drinks provided, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, Oklahoma Arts Council and Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Scrabble or Dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Covered Dish Dinner and Dance with Jack Kelsey band, bring a dish, drinks provided, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, for more information call 762-9412. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, for more information call 762-9053 or 762-7360. Friday Norahua Mexican Dancers, a group of 30 dancers to delight you with dazzling footwork and showy costumes, spectacular presentation of authentic dances from various regions of Mexico, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Conoco Inc., no charge. Friday-Saturday Country Harvest Antique and Craft Festival, Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, contact Connie Pruitt 580-767-0420. Saturday American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities. United Way Annual Celebration Parade and Children’s Festival, floats, cars, marchers, organizations, clubs, bikers and skateboarders, decorate and display a sign with your support of United Way, contact United Way for a parade registration form at 765-2476, or e-mail at uwponcty@poncacity.net September 11 Impaired Vision Group Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Grand Avenue and Thirteenth Street, Ponca City, refreshments will be served at 10:15 a.m., for a ride call 765-4370. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. PC56er’s, the club for Department 56 collectors, 7 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, Ponca City, anyone interested in collecting Department 56 products invited. September 12 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center Commission Chamber, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Bingo!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Fourth Annual Pioneer Community Day Celebration, 5-8 p.m., Lew Wentz Camp, free admission, food, entertainment and kid’s activities, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1, monthly directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building, Lake Road and Enterprise Road. September 13 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Home and Gardens, for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Community Pool Committee, 4:30 p.m., YMCA. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, monthly board meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. September 14 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Medicine Bag Lecture Series, “Way of the Artist,” Jeanne Rorex-Bridges, presenter, noon - 1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, admission free, bring a lunch, drinks provided, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, Oklahoma Arts Council and Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Knitting/Crochet Circle or Movie and Popcorn!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. September 15 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center Commission Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Sept. 15-16 Cherokee Strip Chili Cookoff and Oklahoma State Bar-B-Q Championships 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wentz Campgrounds, L.A. Cann Drive, contact Loretta Leathers 580-762-1500. Sept. 16-17 Fine Arts Festival, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., contact Donna Secrest 580-765-9746. September 18 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 19 Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, noon, Hero’s, Holiday Inn, Ponca City. Movie and Popcorn, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 East and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. September 20 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. September 21 Medicine Bag Lecture Series, “The Native American Way,” Will Harjo, presenter, noon - 1 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 408 South Eighth Street, admission free, bring a lunch, drinks provided, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, Oklahoma Arts Council and Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Scrabble or Dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street, Ponca City, 762-3851. September 25 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 26 Charades!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand, Ponca City. Oklahoma Parents as Teachers (OPAT), includes home visits and developmental screenings, come and go informational meeting, 5-7 p.m., The Family Resource Center, 700 West Broadway Avenue, contact Tami or Linda, 767-9509. September 27 Crafts, Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. September 28 Medicine Bag Lecture Series, “Cooking the Native American Way,” Tom Baconrind, presenter, 7-8 p.m., Pow Wow Grounds at Standing Bear Park, admission free, bring lawn chairs, drinks provided, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, Oklahoma Arts Council and Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by. Music and Trivia, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Elks Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. September 29 Bingo!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Sept. 29-30 Standing Bear Pow Wow, Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park, Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., contact, T.L. Walker 580-762-1514, fax 580-762-1542. October 7 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities. Kay County Shriners present The Texans and The Tulsans in concert, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Ponca City, 580-765-5676 for tickets. Julia Bushkova, native of Russia, violinist in concert, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Conoco Inc., no charge. October 7-8 Kaw Challenge, all day, Kaw Lake, contact Kathy Tippin, 580-762-9494 (phone or fax) e-mail: kawlake@kskcnet Oktoberfest, Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Marland Estate Grounds, 901 Monument Road, contact Kathy Adams 580-767-0420, fax 580-763-8054 or e-mail: tourism@poncacity.net October 11 Elks Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road. October 14 Jaci Velasquez and Plus One in concert, 7 p.m., Enid’s Mark Price Arena, presented by KLVV 88.7 FM, call 767-1400 for more information. November 3 An Evening with Sullivan and Gilbert featuring Cox & Box, comic operetta, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Conoco Inc., no charge. November 4 Alpha Gamma Study Club 29th Annual Arts and Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Unity Recreation Center, Ponca City, contact Karen Yost (580) 765-4688 for application. Cherokee Designer Featured At Country Harvest FestivalIla Wessels, owner of a home-based business in Cherokee called Ila’s Country Crafts is looking forward to her 12th year of sewing the newest creations of jumpers, dresses, vests, totes and accessories along with a few old favorites. Mother-daughter outfits are a design in great demand. After her children grew up and left home, she converted her 30- by 5O-foot basement into a sewing room with a 16- by 24-foot craft room and display area leaving a half of the basement for grandchildren to use as a game room. Her sewing room has a mailing area, 36 feet of deep shelves holding hundreds of bolts of fabric, two cutting tables where she can cut whole bolts of fabric at one time, a sewing area containing a sewing machine and serger along with bookshelves full of appliques. There she sews approximately 6 to 8 hours a day except for Sunday. Wessels and her husband are semi-retired wheat and cattle farmers, and she does take time out for tax preparation in January, wheat harvest in June, wheat sowing in September and all holidays to be with her family. Wessels began sewing at the age of eight on a treadle machine. She made clothing for her four sons and one daughter, later for her grandchildren. When she made jumpers for her daughter in college, she found others wanted to buy them and, thus, began her home-based business. Later, when her daughter, Marla Klassen of Ponca City, and daughters-in-law, Teresa Wessels of Conway Springs, Kan., and Tammy Wessels of Cherokee, had small children, they also became involved with their own specialities in home-based businesses. When their children started school, the mothers returned to the workforce, leaving Wessels as the sole home-based business. They sold wholesale to stores in Missouri, Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Now, with less help, she is reduced to selling retail by mail and attending craft shows in Oklahoma and Kansas. Wessels is beginning her fall schedule at Country Harvest Antique and Craft Festival and will later be at Octoberfest and the McCord School Craft Show. New ideas and creations are her favorite pastime, and the newest is a line of pre-made denim jumpers and dresses which she decorates with appliques of many favorite holiday designs. This fall, she will have available jumpers, dresses, vests, and shirts in children an adult sizes. Shoppers can see the complete line in photo books, where they can choose a special design. Children’s sizes range from 1 to 14 and adult size 4 to 24 with the plus sizes a favorite item. She also has petite and tall available. The Country Harvest Antique and Craft Festival is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9. A donation of $2 is requested at the door, and, with a handstamp, you may come and go all day. Lunch is available with a hearty soup and croissant sandwiches available. School MenuElementary Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with syrup or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — No school Tuesday — Cheeseburger or mini corn dogs, tater tots, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll or pizza, fresh fruit, peas and carrots, mashed potatoes and gravy, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pockets or barbecue brisket, scalloped potatoes, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese filled pizza stick with marinara sauce or fiesta burrito, sour apple slime, Italian vegetables, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Middle School Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Muffins or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon toast or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuit sandwich or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s pizza and Taco Bell burritos. Also available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway. Monday — No school Tuesday — Mini corn dogs, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, fresh fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot pockets, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, scalloped potatoes, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese filled pizza stick with marinara sauce, sour apple slime, Italian vegetables, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at East Middle School Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Taco Bell burritos. Subway is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — No school Tuesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, seasoned green beans, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheese sticks with marinara sauce, fresh broccoli with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, salad, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Frito chili pie, cheesy rice, salad with ranch dressing, Jello, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Pizza, corn, fresh fruit, apple slime, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Po-Hi Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Pancake on a stick or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Biscuit sandwich with hash browns or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — French toast sticks with syrup or cereal, assorted juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn every day and Subway on Tuesday and Thursday. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi All-American Line Monday — No school Tuesday — Pizza, corn, sour apple slime, tossed salad, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Soft tacos or hard tacos, mexi beans, mexi rice, chopped lettuce and tomato, sour cream, salsa, jalapeno, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, Jello, seasonal fruits, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pancakes with sausage, juice and milk. Thursday — Sausage biscuit, juice and milk. Friday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — No school Tuesday — Corn dog, fries, dill spear, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Wednesday — Lasagna, french bread, corn, mixed fruit and milk. Thursday — Salisbury steak, potatoes and gravy, carrots, applesauce, hot roll and milk. Friday — Hamburger, tater tots, pickles, onions, pineapple rings, brownie and milk. School CalendarSept. 4 No classes for Labor Day. Sept. 5 Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Enid, 8:30 a.m. Ninth grade football at Broken Arrow, 6 p.m. Junior varsity football at Ark City, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 Ninth grade volleyball at Edmond. Sept. 7 Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Putnam North, 4 p.m. Sept. 8 Varsity football at Bartlesville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Varsity volleyball at Bartlesville, 9 a.m. Po-Hi band plays in the United Way parade. Cross country meet in Ponca City. Open House, Remembrance Ceremony Set for CemeteryThe International Association of Pet Cemeteries, on June 29, 1972, recognized the need for a national remembrance day and decreed the second Sunday of September be set aside to remember one’s deceased animals. Pet Haven Pet Cemetery, a memorial garden for pets, is located on undedicated land in the northeast corner of Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, owned by Steve and Terry Huston. The staff at Resthaven will host an open house and remembrance ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 10. The remembrance ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. and will also feature Bill Bob Nix and his three Brittany dogs, Brittany’s Boy, Bob and Mr. Luke. National Pet Memorial Day is a day that has been designated to respect the bond between humans and their animal companions. According to a spokesperson, those who have never known that special love and trust of a faithful pet cannot fully understand the empty place left by a pet’s death. Most of the pain and grief eases with the passage of time, but fond memories of the good times enjoyed by both parties will remain. The typical cemetery is a place where mourners come to remember friends and companions. Colorful flowers adorn the markers year round. Trees provide shaded areas. This is the setting of a cemetery in Ponca City, but it is not typical. Names on markers read “Barney,” “Angel,” “Mikie,” “Pretty Lady,” “Muffin,” “Wart” and “Boss Hog” to just name a few. Those buried at Pet Haven Pet Cemetery include cats, dogs, rabbits and even a pot-bellied pig. A statue of St. Francis of Assisi overlooks the pet cemetery. Several trees and a new granite bench with statues of a dog and cat are recent additions to Pet Haven. The public is invited to attend and observe this day of remembrance. Those who visit are encouraged to bring and share pictures of their departed pets or just spend time in quiet observance. Pet Haven Pet Cemetery is located in the northeast section of Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, north of Ponca City on Highway 77, 1/2 mile east on Hubbard Road. For more information on Pet Haven or National Pet Memorial Day, contact Resthaven manager Susan Ladner at (580) 762-5659. Cimarron Transit System Observes Try Transit WeekCimarron Public Transit System will observe Sept. 10 through 16 as Try Transit Week, a time set aside to honor transit employees for the dedicated service they provide and to thank transit riders for their regular use of the program. “During the week, small gifts will be handed out to our riders.” said Laura Corff, route supervisor. “We will also hold a drawing for complementary passes, for those who ride during Try Transit Week.” “Additionally, CPTS is coordinating a special project to benefit the local food banks as a way to give back to the community we serve,” Corff said. On Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5:15 a.m. until 6 p.m., riders who donate nonperishable food items can ride free. All items contributed will be given to the United Way of Ponca City for distribution to local food banks. Nonperishable items include canned goods, dry beans, spaghetti, peanut butter, crackers, cereal, soup, and more. Transportation equates to opportunity and independence for riders of CPTS. In addition to the many benefits the community experiences when more citizens ride together to work, shopping and school destinations, public transportation is the vehicle for creating a better life for hundreds of Ponca Citians and their families. It means mobility to people without the resources to afford an automobile, to citizens with disabilities and those who cannot drive, to people seeking employment, and to those visiting the doctor. Although many Oklahomans are familiar with the elderly and handicapped vans serving nutrition sites and senior citizen centers, often these vans are restricted to the physically impaired and the seniors. For more information on Try Transit Week activities or Cimarron Public Transit, call (580) 718-0456 or 718-0444. Tribute to Beatles Returns to Poncan1964: The Tribute to the Beatles returns to the Poncan Theatre in two weeks, says Poncan director Kenn Wessel. “This is one of the most successful presentations in the history of the theatre,” he says. This will be the fourth appearance of "1964" in the Poncan, and they fill the house every time. 1964: The Tribute will recreate the great Beatles' songbook at 7:30 pm on Saturday, Sept. 16. “These are the best recreators around, hands down,” Wessel says. “They have the Beatles' wardrobe, the Fender amps, and they've gone to great lengths to observe the mannerisms of the Beatles and keep them alive. It's just like being in that television studio in 1964 when Ed Sullivan brought them to the American public. One of the truly great moments in the history of rock and roll, and it will be recreated live on the stage of the Ponan Theatre.” The Tribute performers have studied hundreds of hours of film and tape on the Beatles. They've watched every little bounce in the knees, every tick of the head, every move the Fab Four made. And they work dilligently to keep the recreation lively and spirited. The "Tribute" team has been together almost 12 years now, much longer than the Beatles themselves. “One great thing about Beatles music is that its so wholesome. The music is spirited, lively, and completely danceable, but it's just filled with goodwill. It's innocent and charming, so it's music that parents can cheerfully encourage their kids to listen to,” Wessel says. The performance “is selling like hotcakes,” according to Wessel. “These guys are irresistable.” Many young people, teens and even pre-teens, have rediscovered the early rock music. “I have a friend whose daughter recently showed up with Beatles' CD,” Wessel says. She said to her mom, “you've just gotta hear this great group -- they're called ‘The Beatles.’” Believe it or not, the mom had already heard of them. “The signs are that by show time, we'll have yet another sell-out,” Wessel says. So I urge people to call soon for tickets. We'll be open for sales weekdays Monday through Friday. “And I definitely urge people to come to the Poncan ready to dance in the aisles. These guys bring the house down.” The concert is sponsored by Home National Bank, The Ponca City Publishing Company, and by the Oklahoma Arts Council. “These are among the most steady supporters of the Poncan,” Wessel says. “They're there for us year in and year out, and our great ticket prices are available to patrons because these sponsors help us out.” For tickets, patrons may call the Poncan Theatre at 580-765-0943 or stop by the office at 104 East Grand. City Honors Raymond HamPonca City police chief Raymond E. Ham was surprised at a reception in his honor Thursday afternoon by fellow employees and countywide members of the law enforcement community along with a room full of well wishers. The group gathered at the department to congratulate Ham for 30 years of service to Ponca City. Along with a plaque, he was presented a cake at the reception. The lettering on the cake referred to the chief’s endurance, a term that officers, like traffic capt. Carl Porter who served as master of ceremonies at the event, felt was synonymous with their chief. Chief Ham began his career at the department in 1963. After serving 20 years and obtaining the rank of assistant chief, he left the department to seek other law enforcement opportunities. The chief went on to become chief investigator for the Eighth District Attorney’s Office. He provided his investigative talents by responding to major crimes in Kay and Noble Counties. In 1990 he returned to the Ponca City police department as chief of police. He has received numerous professional awards. Ham is a member of the Oklahoma Chief’s of Police Association, the Northern Oklahoma/Southern Kansas Peace Officer’s Association and FBI National Academy Associates. He is a graduate of Leadership Ponca City. PTC Lunch MenuThe cafeteria at Pioneer Technology Center will be open this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Items available include: Wednesday — Savory swiss steak, pork stir fry or catch of the day plus assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Beef Diane, chicken cordon bleu or chef’s choice plus assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria will be open from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Next week, the cafeteria will be open for its normal schedule on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Fanning the Flames Osage Cove VFD Threatens to DisbandBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer An official at the Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department says he is considering making a recommendation for disbandment after repeated requests for recognition by Osage County “have gone ignored.” The recognition request, originally presented to Osage County commissioners in February, 1999, would allow volunteers at the department to be eligible for a pension plan provided by the state. Legislation allowing volunteer firefighters to be eligible for the plan went into effect in 1998. It was enacted to help stabilize recruitment and reward volunteers for time in service. “If we were to accept [Osage Cove] as a county fire department, all of their funding would have to go through our treasurer’s office,” explained Clarence Brantley, chairman of the Osage County commission. “It would put the liability on the county. “We’re not willing to put this on the citizens of Osage County at this time.” Brantley also said the resolution wasn’t ignored by the commission, but said it wasn’t “written up where the District Attorney could do anything with it.” “I think my people have earned the right to be on a pension plan,” said fire captain Steve Guy, a six-year veteran of the department. “Some of these guys have been with the department since the beginning (1990).” He said he couldn’t see the department continuing without volunteers having their benefits. “I’m going to go to the Osage Cove Fire Department board and request disbandment.” “The loss of a good, solid volunteer fire department like Osage Cove has been over the years, would be a great loss,” commented Dale Block, rural fire coordinator for Tulsa and Osage Counties. “The loss of any department that’s established like this creates a hole that we would have to try to fill,” continued Block. “I hope they overcome this obstacle.” “Those are too good of people at that fire department. They wouldn’t do such a thing,” suggested Brantley. Guy said it was sad the 10-member volunteer fire department was facing such opposition from county commissioners. “They want us to go out and do our job, and do it for nothing ... and to not bother them with any kind of a request,” he said. “It’s hard to keep the guys at the department motivated,” he added. The request to commissioners came after the state passed legislation in 1998 allowing rural fire departments to qualify for membership in the firefighters’ pension plan. As part of the requirement process for these departments, they must be recognized by a county government. Block noted that “10 or 12 out of around 440 Title 18 fire departments (like Osage Cove) in the state have been successful” in gaining this recognition from their counties since the new legislation was passed. “[Steve Guy is] the only one who has approached us about [this issue] out of all of the [Title 18 fire departments] in Osage County,” noted Brantley. The state pension plan provides life insurance for members and their spouses, disability insurance and a $125 per month pension. Funding for the pension comes from the state pension plan through the Department of Agriculture. “This wouldn’t cost the county anything,” said Guy. Guy indicated time was critical for many members of the department because of a grandfather clause. The clause allows firefighters to backdate which opened a window of opportunity for those ages 45-50. Otherwise, enrollment would have closed at age 45. “I’ve been on at the station for six years now and I’m 48 years old. If I don’t get into the pension plan in the next two years, I’m ineligible ... permanently,” he explained. “We’re at the point where [our recognition by Osage County] will make or break our department,” he said. Session CanceledThe Ponca City Board of Commissioners work session slated for Monday has been canceled due to the Labor Day holiday. The next meeting of commissioners, a regular session, is set Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m., in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. DEATHSGirard Blackbird ObituariesGirard BlackbirdGirard “John” Blackbird, longtime resident of the Grayhorse and Fairfax communities, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 1, 2000, at the Claremore Indian Hospital. He was 94 years of age. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at the First Osage Baptist Church of Fairfax with the Rev. Robert Glasgow officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax. Girard “John” Blackbird was born on June 19, 1906, at Grayhorse, Oklahoma, the son of John Blackbird and Mary (Cook) Blackbird. He received his early education in the Grayhorse school. He was married to Pauline Ruth Williams in 1925. Blackbird was the last full blood Osage allottee on the tribal rolls. He was a member of the Osage Baptist Church, Pawhuska and member of the Grayhorse Tribal War Dance Committee. He held the position of drum warmer for many of the drum keepers of the Grayhorse War Dances Committee and was the son of the first drum keeper of the Grayhorse District. His enjoyments included the war dances, cock fighting and farming. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Fish of Pawhuska; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two daughters, Gloria Maude Cheshewalla and Margarette “Johnnie” Daniels; one brother, John Dyke Blackbird; one sister, Maude McKinley Greer and three grandchildren. Casket bearers will be Denny Heath, Todd Gibson, Mark Bowman, Charles Beets, Junior Justice and Johnny Williams. Honorary casket bearers will be John Tallchief and Romaine Shackelford. paid obituary John A. BondJohn A. Bond, resident of Ponca City , died Friday morning, Sept. 1, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 47 years old. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at the Longwood Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Innis, Word of Life Christian Center, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. John A. Bond was born Nov. 29, 1952, in Anaheim, Calif., the son of Orville Ray Bond and Alice “Geneva” (Jackson) Bond. He graduated from Owasso High School in 1970 and then attended Platt Business College of Tulsa. He was employed as an electrician. His enjoyments included dancing, camping, water sports and being around people. He is survived by four sons, Chris Bond of Ponca City, Tom and Tim Bond of McPherson, Kan. and Nathan Bouchard of Ponca City; two brothers, Charles Bond of Ponca City and Michael R. Bond of Palm Desert, Calif.; one sister, Patricia Wheeler of Ponca City; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. Honorary casketbearers will be Danny Salladay, Rick Goguen, Randy Wheeler, Mike Cassidy, Jack Santos and Dwayne Eatmon. paid obituary Services PendingChristablel TaylorChristabel Taylor, lifelong Ponca City resident, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 91. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. FuneralsThursdayJoe CoffeeJoe Coffee — Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, at 11 a.m. in St. John Baptist Church in Ponca City, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial. NEWS BRIEFSTheft — A woman in the 200 block of North Osage Street reported some items were missing from her home after some people had helped her clean to Ponca City police at 9:02 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, but the woman called back to advise police she had something else to do. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 900 block of Riviera Drive reported a woman was taken into custody for forgery at 11:12 a.m. Friday. Accident — An officer reported an accident at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Prospect Avenue at 11:38 a.m. Friday. The officer handled the accident. Ready For fall? Country Harvest Festival, September 8th & 9th, Hutchins Memorial. adv. Theft — Someone in the parking lot of a business in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue reported a wallet and a pair of sunglasses were taken from a vehicle to Ponca City police at 12:28 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — a woman in the 800 block of North Osage Street reported a cell phone was stolen from her vehicle to Ponca City police at 12:55 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fire Run — Someone reported a tree near a residence was on fire in the 4500 block of Stardust Trail to the Communications Center at 1:25 p.m. Friday. The McCord Volunteer Fire Department handled the call. Christopher Radko eight new ornament designs now at Carla’s Hallmark, 4th and Grand, Downtown adv. Fight — Someone reported 5 to 6 juveniles in the 600 block of South Seventh street were fighting to Ponca City police at 3:33 p.m. Friday. Two officers responded to the scene, but were unable to locate the juveniles. Accident — A vehicle/pedestrian accident in Buy-4-Less parking lot, 2405 North Fourteenth Street, was reported to Ponca City police at 3:55 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the scene because a man was reportedly down. The injury turned out only to be a minor scrape on the man’s arm and he refused transport. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. American Legion Bingo — American Legion will hold bingo at 1:30 Monday, and on Tuesday the Early Bird session will be at 6 p.m. (time change) with the regular session at 7 p.m. Bingo will be held in the American Legion post, 407 West South Avenue. Fire Run — A vehicle fire in the 1400 block of Meadowbrook Drive was reported to the Communications Center at 4:16 p.m. Friday. Emergency four responded to the call. The reporting person called back to advise the fire had already been put out and to disregard the call. Drinking Water R/O 25 cents/gallon. Distilled, 50 cents/gallon. Processed fresh daily. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North Fifth, Ponca City. adv Accident — A vehicle/bicycle accident at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and South Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 4:53 p.m. Friday. An ambulance and rescue one from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene. An officer was also assigned and a report was taken. The subject was transferred by privately owned vehicle to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Subject Held — An officer in the 2900 block of North Union Street reported a 30-year-old man was taken into custody for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at 5:59 p.m. Friday. Collectors — “PC56er’s,” the club for Department 56 collectors, will meet at the Conoco fourth Street Clubhouse at 7 p.m., Sept. 11. Anyone interested in collecting Department 56 products is invited to attend. Subject Held — An officer at the Ponca City Police Department reported a woman was taken into custody on a warrant for failure to appear and a man on a warrant for failure to pay at 5:10 p.m. Friday. Kids Review now accepting childrens fall/ winter consignments. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Third Street and Otoe Avenue reported a 22-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication at 1:24 a.m. Saturday. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Whitworth Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 7:06 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, but the vehicles were gone on arrival. Animal Call — Someone reported a beaver was in the street in the 800 block of Edgewood Drive to Ponca City police at 7:53 p.m. Friday. The caller advised the beaver looked ill. An officer was assigned and the beaver was penned. The game ranger was also contacted. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 1100 block of North Union Street reported the theft of four 30-packs of beer to Ponca City police at 11:21 p.m. Friday. A description was given of the suspect who had left westbound on foot. Two officers were assigned. One of the officers found two of the 30-packs lying on the ground at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Pine Street. A report was taken. Burglary — A resident in the 1400 block of South Ninth Street reported returning home and finding and window busted out and evidence that someone had been in the residence eating food to Ponca City police at 11:50 p.m. Friday. Accident — An officer reported a wreck had occurred behind him at the intersection of Sixth Street and South Avenue to the Communications Center at 12:34 a.m. Saturday. The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. A second officer filed a report. One subject was later caught at 1:11 a.m. after the officer went in pursuit. A 22-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of North Elm Street reported a 20-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication after a disturbance all at 2:58 a.m. Saturday. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Intoxicated Subject — Someone reported an intoxicated man in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street to Ponca City police at 1:25 a.m. Saturday. The caller said the man was walking in the street and didn’t want him to get ran over so the caller had pick the subject up and taken him to an area convenience store. The man was passed out in the back seat at the time. A 31-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Fight — An officer reported a fight in progress at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Osage Street to the Communications Center at 1:57 a.m. Saturday. An second officer responded to the scene. A 22-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Subjects Held — Two officers went in foot pursuit of two subjects at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 2:57 a.m. Saturday. A juvenile male was taken into custody, then later released to his parents. A 20-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Special Meeting — The Ponca City Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will not be televised. LIFESTYLESAAUW Membership Event Sept. 10 AAUW Membership Event Sept. 10The American Association of University Women invites all women who have graduated from an accredited college or university to a membership reception on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at the home of Nadia Salama, 2505 Wildwood. AAUW meets the third Saturday of each month for a program and brunch/lunch. Members are encouraged to participate in one of the interest groups: Out to Lunch Brunch, Evening Book Discussion Review, and/or Evening Bridge. The local AAUW presents scholarships each year to a graduating senior girl and to a woman returning to college to complete her education. They also sponsor a high school junior to Girl’s State. In the spring AAUW honors the top ten graduating senior women and their mothers at a luncheon. AAUW also sponsors the Women’s Day Banquet in the spring. Any woman interested in joining AAUW may call 765-7074 or 765-3519. RSVP for the reception is requested by Sept. 3 at the same numbers. La Casa di buono Italiano Alimento (The House of Good Italian Food)Columnist Visits Mary Anne Potter, Discovers an Italian Tradition By SHERRY MUCHMORE The Neighborhood Chef Several weeks ago I was treated to a little taste of Italy by one of Ponca City’s treasures, Mary Anne Potter. I had asked Mary Anne for an interview regarding her specialty vinegars and hands-on knowledge of herbs. I didn’t know, however, of her Italian background and how she and her family have kept up the tradition of cooking Italian. This seemed to be an even better idea, showcasing Mary Anne’s use of fresh vegetables and fresh picked herbs from her own backyard garden in preparing her authentic Italian cooking. Mary Anne invited me over around 10:30 one morning and when I arrived she had all these great looking ingredients sitting around awaiting my arrival and our soon to be lunch. She poured me an iced cold glass of fresh brewed raspberry tea, seated me in her favorite room of the house, her cozy kitchen intermingled with the aromas of garlic, basil, thyme, mixed with tomato and the hot bread from the oven. We began to talk about family, those we love and miss from our past and how they shaped our present and help us focus on our future. Mary Anne’s grandparents on her father’s side came to the US from Acri, Italy (from the region of Calabria). Her grandfather, Guiseppe Sposato (meaning a married man) came in 1895 and was followed two years later by her grandmother, Annuziatta Serra (maiden name) Sposato. They settled in Brooklyn and later moved to Huntington, Long Island, where Guiseppe became the gardener for Teddy Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, NY. Evidently that green thumb is in the genes because Mary Anne has the same love for the earth and the miracle of nature as those before her. In Huntington, they were lucky to have enough land for a huge garden, fowl and goats. There was always wine on the table and fresh vegetables, chicken and cheeses. Wine of choice — Chianti. Her family never realized the depression because they were self sufficient. With eight children, there was always laughter combined with work. The meals were an event planned to fit the work day. Monday, Thursday and sometimes Saturday were wash-days and a quick marinara sauce was prepared they simply called “washday sauce” that takes about 30 minutes prep time. On Sunday, the marinara sauce was the special “all day sauce.” It would simmer all morning, until after church when supper was served. Grandmother Sposato believed all food prepared for the day should be as fresh as possible. So each day, she would go to market or fresh-pick for that day’s meal. There is one ingredient essential in Italian food preparation; opera, maybe sung by Andrea Bocelli or maybe family favorite Dean Martin. To cook, you must feel. Pasta is served daily in most Italian households as a side dish. In Italy, interesting enough, all pasta is referred to as macaroni, whether it’s spaghetti, fettuccine, shells, etc. Meal time is a time for gathering and talking of the day’s events. A traditional meal lasts around 2 to 3 hours and begins around 7 p.m. with antipasti. (Antipasti: cold meats such as salami, sausage and prosciutto, olives, cheeses, bread.) Mary Anne prepared Tapenade for our antipasti. It’s a delicious blend of ingredients processed into a spread for toasted slices of bread. Very, very good. Tapenade 1 6-ounce jar pitted black or Kalamata olives, drained well 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon capers 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Salt and Pepper to taste Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor until smooth. With processor running, pour oil through food chute stopping to scrape down sides. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. These ingredients can be adjusted to your own taste preferences. Yields 1 cup Note: Mary Anne prefers fresh ground pepper. She mixes black, red, white and green peppercorns. Another favorite ante pasta prepared by Mary Anne was Bruschetta. It is also eaten during the meal. Later the next week while caring for three of my seven grandchildren I prepared Bruschetta for lunch. They loved it. Simply delicious. Italian Bruschetta 1 French bread loaf, sliced thick Roma tomatoes, sliced Fresh herbs: basil, thyme, oregano, chopped coarsely Minced garlic Mozzarella cheese (optional) Olive oil, extra-virgin Salt and pepper Brush bread slices with olive oil. Place fresh herbs of choice (she used basil) over the olive oil. Place sliced tomatoes on this and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt and pepper. Put either a thin slice or sprinkle grated cheese on top. Place under broiler until cheese is lightly browned or until tomatoes are browned. Note: Mary Anne said when buying olive oil, select “Extra-Virgin” “first cold press” and she says the jars of chopped garlic can be substituted for fresh. Italian butter is olive oil. Mary Anne prepared her grandmother Nana’s simple “wash-day sauce” for our main course. Simple though it is, the flavor is great. Nana used Roma tomatoes from her garden when in season. When they were not in season, Nana used her canned diced tomatoes from summer canning. Mary Anne has substituted cans of diced tomatoes for an even more time saving shortcut. Marinara “Wash-day” Sauce with Italian Sausage 4 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes 3 to 4 links of Italian sausage, mild or hot, sliced 1/4 cup extra-virgin fresh pressed olive oil Minced garlic to taste, approximately 2 teaspoons 1 to 2 tablespoons dried Italian Seasoning (to taste) Salt and pepper to taste (approx. 1/2 teaspoon salt) Pasta, your choice, cooked according to package directions Mozzarella cheese, grated Prepare pasta, set aside. In a large saucepan, sauté sausage in olive oil with minced garlic. When sausage is browned, add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Drain pasta and place on plate. Just before serving, stir in fresh basil leaves and chopped fresh chives. Spoon Marinara sauce with sausage over pasta. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. When adding dried seasoning, rub between hands to release the fragrant oils and only add the last 10 minutes of cooking. For extra flavor, add fresh herbs at the end of cooking time. Some people might prefer to grill and/or broil and drain sausage prior to adding to tomatoes to rid some of the grease from the sauce. Note: When preparing pasta, add olive oil to water. This will help the pasta from sticking and will keep the water from over-flowing. Wait until the pasta water is boiling to add salt. Each evening meal would consist of either roast or chicken, most likely in a red sauce but always spicy and flavorful. There would be a large bowl of vegetables, pasta and bread, washed down with Chianti (good for the blood). Salad is served near the end of the meal. It is believed that the oils in the dressing help with digestion. To keep all running smoothly, a jigger of Balsamic vinegar is taken as the grand finale to a very hearty meal. Breakfast consists of fresh fruit, cereal, pastries, and a wide variety of juices or nectars, such as pear and peach. And, of course Italian roast coffee. Leftovers from the previous night’s meal was usually served the next day for lunch. The following recipe is for making your own dried Italian seasoning. As Mary Anne explains, all fresh herbs should be picked early in the morning before 10 a.m. when they are at their peak of flavor. Italian Seasoning Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme (usually lemon thyme), Rosemary, Basil and Chives Carefully wash herbs. Place them on raised screens to dry. After about a week, take each individual herb and remove it from the stem, placing the leaves in individual bowls. Place each herb into the blender and chop until flaky in consistency. Remove any stems. Put equal amounts of each herb into a bowl. Mix well; and fill your small spice jars. Don’t store in direct light. My day of Italian hospitality was a delight and one I won’t forget. Mary Anne is a most talented lady with a lot of knowledge to share. If you haven’t read her cookbook “Herbal Pleasures” I think you will find it both fun and interesting. She was kind enough to allow me to sample one of her many vinegars. I’ve now added another scope to my array of culinary fixen’s and thanks to Mary Anne, true Italian is now part of our menu. Felice Pranzare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Happy Dining!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Ponca City Art Center Site of Fine Arts FestivalDennis Yates of Preston, Mo., award-winning artist, will be the judge during the Fine Arts Festival Sept. 16-17 at the local art center, 819 East Central. He will also teach a workshop Sept. 18-20. Yates’ award winning paintings have been widely acclaimed, and he is acknowledged as one of America’s top painters, working in portrait, landscape, figurative and wildlife genres. Yates graduated from Raytown High School in the Kansas City area where he excelled as an artist as well as an athlete. He attended Northern Arizona University on a football scholarship and pursued a degree in fine art. During the Vietnam War, he served with the 82 Airborne Artillery. as a paratrooper, journalist, photographer and artist. On off hours he boxed, played football, and won an Army heavyweight wrestling championship. Following military service, he completed his studies at Central Missouri State University. He earned degrees in physical education and art and was an all-conference defensive lineman on the university’s nationally ranked Pecan Bowl team. Yates works exclusively as a painter in oil, acrylic and watercolor. He also lectures, conducts workshops and teaches privately. He has been honored with many best-of-show and first place awards, both nationally and regionally, including achieving the highest awards possible in the southeast United States Wildlife Exhibit in Atlanta, Ga.., and in the National Wildlife Exhibit in Kansas City. He has created work for the National Wild Turkey Federation, The Missouri Conservationist Magazine, Missouri Life Magazine and the National Wildlife Art Exhibit — Ducks Unlimited. He is a co-founder of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, and the Ozark Brush and Palette Association. Yates has been married for 29 years and has seven children and 11 grandchildren. His family members are frequent subjects for many of his paintings. Applications Now Available For Miss Ponca City ContestApplications are now available for the Miss Ponca City Queen Contest for young women between the ages of 17 and 20 as of Oct. 1, 2000. Applications may be picked up from Jan Maddox at the high school activity office or by contacting Vicki Graves at 765-8679 or 765-4736. Entry deadline is 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15. The contest will be held Sunday, Oct. 1, in the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth. Contestants must be unmarried, have no children, attending school and a Ponca City resident. Judging for the contest will be on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on a three to five minute presentation to include personal resume information, and their answers to the questions of “Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City: and “What Ponca City Means To Me.” Contestants may solicit for individual sponsors. They entry fee is $40. The winner of the contest will also represent Ponca City as a Visiting Queen in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival, slated for Oct. 27- 28. Miss Ponca City also acts as a goodwill ambassador, attends various functions and speaking engagements as her personal schedule allows. The title of Miss Ponca City is currently held by Halli Huffman, daughter of Darlene and Bill Flegler and Gary and Carmen Huffman. Pioneer Genealogy Society Will MeetPioneer Genealogy Society will open its fall meetings with a social get together in the program room of the Ponca City Library on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Those attending should bring “success stories and a few frustrations of your summer vacation and research trips to share.” A review of the television program that has been airing about genealogy is planned. Persons interested in getting started in genealogy are invited to attend the meeting. The genealogy section of the public library has a room full of books and microfilm and there is generally someone around to help you with your questions. For further information contact Sue Clinton at 762-5309. Bits and PiecesCWF Coffee The general meeting and coffee for the Christian Women’s Fellowship at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, will be at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at the church. The program will be presented by the CWF Players under the direction of Chris Schilling. Jo Ellen Morrison will lead the worship. Singles Network The activity schedule for the Singles Network for this week includes a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at Jan’s. Bring a covered dish and call 765-3603. On Sept. 7, 6 p.m., the group will have a birthday dinner at the Royal China Buffet. On Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m., coffee, cake and conversation is planned at Shery’s, call 762-1987. Wheatheart Project Marks 25 Years Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Inc. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Sept. 15 at the Cherokee Strip Conference Center, 123 East Maine Street, Enid. The celebration will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A spokesperson says, “Come enjoy the information booths, cake walk, and bingo. There will also be homegrown produce, homemade preserves, and quilting exhibits.” Entertainment will be provided by the Oklahoma Fancy Dancers. The special lunch menu will be Chicken Cordon Bleu, twice baked potatoes, tossed salad, croissant rolls, and anniversary cake. To make lunch reservations or for more information, call 767-1620 by Sept. 11. Longwood Reunion Set for Sept. 16 Former area school alumni and residents are invited to attend the annual reunion on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Lake Ponca Shelterhouses one and two from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community schools include Maple Grove, Foster, Enterprise, Pleasant Valley and Oak View. Each family attending is asked to bring fried chicken, salad or dessert. Tableware and drinks will be furnished. A donation will be taken up to cover expenses. For more information, call 765-9771. Wheatheart Nutrition Menu For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Monday, Sept. 4: Holiday Tuesday, Sept. 5: Ham; beans; tomato spoon relish; cornbread with margarine; cherry crisp; vanilla ice cream. Wednesday, Sept. 6: Italian meatloaf; scalloped potatoes; buttered spinach; dinner roll with margarine; pudding with topping. Thursday, Sept. 7: Sausage patty with gravy; oven fried potatoes; carrot and cabbage salad; biscuit with margarine; fresh fruit. Friday, Sept. 8: Pork cutlet; mashed potatoes with gravy; buttered broccoli; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; easy chocolate cake. TOPS Chapter Members Meet Tops OK 308 Chapter met Monday. Wanda Headrick was in charge of the meeting, and Donna McCoy gave the devotional, “The Gift of Friendship.” The TOPS pledge was led by Loretta Riley, and Joan Hendrickson led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Helen Crawford was Best Loser, and Ann Steuver won the Ha Ha Pot. Forbidden food for the week is sweet rolls. Secret sister names were revealed and gifts were exchanged. There will be a statewide TOPS Walk in Stillwater on Sept. 11 Wanda Headrick gave the program Seven Days To Go. Fern Black gave an encouraging tip of the week. Weigh-in time is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844. Volunteens Complete Summer Program at SJRMCPONCA CITY — Twenty-seven teenagers completed the summer volunteen program at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Aug. 4. “The teens worked hard this summer,” said Kathy Turner, volunteer services coordinator. “Many of them worked more than one shift a week, and they donated over 1600 hours to the Medical Center during the two month program.” On Aug. 4, the volunteens were recognized at a luncheon. The teens earn a patch for their first 25 hours worked, a pin for the second 25 hours worked and then a guard at 50-hour intervals after that. Hours are accumulated from year to year for those who work more that one summer. Those receiving a patch were: Andrea Henderson, Melissa Tweto, and Chassie McMillan. Those earning both a patch and pin were: Emily Beier, Ashley Bland, Megan Benyshek, J. T. Burg, Chelsy Delaney, Colby Johnson, Ashley McCann, Amanda Neal, Shelli Novotny, Katherine Roland, and Lindsey Thomas. Those awarded for working 100 hours or over were: Megan Baugh, Clara Bowen, Megan Connelly, Stacia Otto, Megan Schatz, and Emily Smith. Receiving 150 hour awards were: MacKenzie Fender, Leslie Fowler, and Sheree Jackson. Rachel Maxon, who has worked at SJRMC for four summers, received her 200 hour award. Also recognized for working this summer were Karalyn Eyster, Ajay Vaidya, and Susan Wells. “Because all of the SJRMC teens are also busy in other activities, not all of them earn enough hours to receive an award,” Turner said. “Their contribution to the Medical Center is as important as those earning awards. Each teen?s contribution of time is appreciated by the Medical Center.” Information about the summer volunteen program is available to students in April, and interviews are conducted in May of each year. All teens must reach age 14 by June 1 and go through the application process, even those who have previously volunteered at SJRMC. Call 765-0508 for more information about the volunteer program at the Medical Center. Pawnee Bill Ranch Setting For WorkshopPAWNEE — A Quilting Workshop will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Pawnee Bill Ranch in conjunction with the Sept. 1-30 textile show display of quilts. Joycelyn Stephens of Liberal, Kan. will be the guest instructor for the Quilting Workshop, said Randy Ledford, who manages the historic ranch for the Oklahoma Historical Society. A fee of $12 per person will be charged, he said, with pre-registration and advance fee payment required. “Joycelyn Stephens has extensive hands-on experience and has broadened her knowledge through research over the years,” he said. “Participants are asked to bring scissors and, if possible, a portable sewing machine.” The quilt display will remain available for viewing during regular hours at the Pawnee Ranch Museum during September. The show will feature items primarily from private collections, but some quilts from the ranch collection also will be displayed. The Pawnee Bill Ranch was the home of former Wild West showman Gordon Lillie, who was known as Pawnee Bill. It is located one-half mile west of Pawnee on U.S. Hwy 64 and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday and Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. For workshop pre-registration or information on the quilt display, contact Mary Alley, Pawnee Bill Ranch staff, at 918-762-2513. Ponca City HappeningsSundayPioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The Ponca City Art Association will have its permanent fine arts collection on display through Sept. 30 at the art center. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge, The original art pieces demonstrate 22 different art techniques. Marland’s Grand Home, 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 Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 767-0427. Marland Estate and Mansion, 901 Monument Road. National historic landmark with 55 rooms and 10 acres. Guided tours daily at 1:30 p.m. plus 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Available for receptions, weddings, meetings, parties. 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting: 603 South 1st. MondayAl-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White, 767-1668. There will not be a July or August meeting of the group. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months. Impaired Vision Group meeting Monday, Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m.,Grace Episcopal Church, Grand and Thirteenth. Refreshments will be served at 10:15 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. “PC56er’s,” the club for Department 56 collectors, will meet at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse at 7 p.m., Sept. 11. Anyone interested in collecting Department 56 products is invited. TuesdayThe American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Pizza Hut. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Prairie Pleaters Smocking Club meets the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. WednesdayPioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. ThursdayAA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. The general meeting and coffee for the Christian Women’s Fellowship at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, will be at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at the church. The program will be presented by the CWF Players under the direction of Chris Schilling. Jo Ellen Morrison will lead the worship. FridaySimple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South First. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Pioneer Rotary Club meets at noon on Fridays at Westminster Village. SaturdayAA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161. Kendra Leah Teichmer Weds Zachary L. LadnerKendra Leah Teichmer and Zachary Lee Ladner were united in marriage on Aug. 5, 2000, in a 2 p.m. ceremony at Community Christian Church in Ponca City. Officiating at the double-ring ceremony was the Rev. Wayne Majors. Parents of the bride are Ken and Joyce Edwards of Ponca City, Jeff and Barbara O’Kelley of Ponca City, and Butch Teichmer of Los Fresnos, Texas. Parents of the bridegroom are Susan Ladner of Ponca City, and Ken and Kathy Ladner of Ponca City. Grandparents of the bride are Bill and Charlene Mock, Jean and Pauline O’Kelley, and Craig and June Jones. Grandparents of the bridegroom include DeRoy and Helen Skinner, and Phyllis Ladner. Deceased grandparents of the couple are Bob Teichmer, Mildred Skinner and Jim Ladner. The altar was flanked by candelabra and baskets accented with lavender sterling silver roses, purple larkspur, Queen Anne’s lace, purple statice, huckleberry greenery and plumosa fern. The pews were marked with lavender and ivory tulle bows. Joyce Edwards, mother of the bride, and Susan Ladner, mother of the bridegroom, each lit a unity candle at the beginning of the service. Dawn Jackson, Tommy Crouch and Paula Hart, vocalists, provided the music. Selections included Destiny, I Know How the River Feels and At The Beginning as well as a traditional processional. The bride recorded portions of the song At the Beginning and dedicated it to the bridegroom. The bride, escorted to the altar by her grandfather, Bill Mock, was attired in a designer gown of ivory matte satin styled with a sleeveless bodice.The scooped neckline was outlined with scalloped Venise lace. The same lace detailed the hemline of the princess-styled skirt and formed an apron effect in the back. A lace up corset design accented the back waistline. The bride’s fingertip-length ivory veil was secured by a wide headband embellished with pearls and silk flowers. Her bouquet was a Victorian cluster of blue, lavender and ivory silk roses tied with lavender sheer organza streamers. The bridegroom was attired in a traditional black tuxedo with a geometric patterned satin brocade vest in dusty lavender, with a matching bow tie. His boutonniere was a lavender silk rose. The Maid of Honor, Kayla O’Kelley, sister of the bride, wore a sleeveless gown of ice blue crepe styled with an empire waistline and scooped neckline. The bodice was fashioned of embroidered satin. She carried a bouquet of lavender silk roses tied with lavender and blue silk streamers. Flower girl, Lillie Osborn, wore a formal-length gown of lavender crepe satin. The empire waistline was accented with a satin cummerbund and the short puffed sleeves were piped in satin. The lavender skirt had a bouffant layer of ivory tulle encasing lavender silk free-floating blossoms. She wore a wreath of ivory and lavender silk blossoms on her head, with streamers down the back, and carried an ivory basket filled with lavender blossoms. Ringbearer was Dalton Rau, cousin of the bride. He wore a black suit and carried the rings on an ivory laced-edged satin pillow. Dave Kyte of Stillwater served as Best Man. He wore a traditional black tuxedo with dusty lavender satin brocade vest. Ushers were Danny Edwards, brother of the bride, and Blaine Petrie, cousin of the bridegroom. A reception in the fellowship hall followed the ceremony. Assisting with the event were Angie Edwards, sister of the bride, and Holly Ladner, sister of the bridegroom. Also assisting were Vicki Crouch and family, who made the wedding cakes. Following a wedding trip to Las Vegas, Nev., the couple resides at 522 North Birch. The bride is currently employed as a Physical Therapist with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Heartland Home Health and the bridegroom is Purchasing Manager with Jacobs Distributing Company. Out-of-town relatives attending included Butch Teichmer of Los Fresnos, Texas; Richard and Sam Winkler of Rogers, Ark.; DeRoy and Helen Skinner of Oklahoma City; DeRoy Skinner Jr. of Florence, Colo.; Tyrone and Linda Skinner Stewart of Edmond; Will Skinner of Sacramento, Calif.; Mary Coody of Oklahoma City; Dave and Julie Ladner of Ft. Worth, Texas; Andy and Amy Wilson of Ft. Worth, Texas and Shelly Whittenburg of Marshall, Texas. Darcy Dawn McClaskey Bride of Brandon JacksonDarcy Dawn McClaskey became the bride of Brandon Wayne Jackson in a 6 p.m. ceremony at Sunset Baptist Church. The double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Ron Ledbetter. The bride is the daughter of Harland and Debbie McClaskey, and the bridegroom is the son of Gary and June Jackson, all of Ponca City. Grandparents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Barnes, Mrs. Betty McClaskey, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Riggs, the late Estal McClaskey, the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wright, and the late Kenneth Jackson. Organist Estelleta Kirchenbauer, aunt of the bride, played a traditional wedding march. Additional music included From This Moment sung by Meagan King and Tim Hall. The bride wore a designer gown of white satin and embroidered lace with faux pearls accentuating the princess-style bodice, pearl-lined vee neckline and Basque waistline. The cut-out oval back bodice was also lined with pearls and detailed with small satin buttons, with scalloped lace around the bottom. The cathedral-length train was designed with an illusion inset adorned with Venetian lace and pearls. The triple-tiered, cathedral-length illusion veiling with rolled edge was secured by a headpiece of sequined and pearl leaves with pearl hoops. The bride carried a heart-shaped cascade bouquet of purple roses, yellow rosebuds and white roses with seed pearls, English ivy and baby’s breath, along with larkspur, freesia and miniature oneidium orchids. She also carried a Bible belonging to her father, and wore pearl earrings belonging to her mother, and followed the tradition of something old, new, borrowed, and blue. Serving as Matron of Honor was the bride’s sister, Mandy Gann. She wore a floor-length iridescent purple satin gown with thin straps that crisscrossed in the back. She carried a bouquet of roses following the purple, yellow and white theme with seed pearl accents and yellow and purple streamers and matching hair combs. Dressed identically to the honor attendant, and carrying similar bouquets, were the bridesmaids, Jennifer Correll, cousin of the bride, and Tori Luis. Their haircombs matched those worn by the honor attendant. Candlelighters were Sage Wojcik, cousin of the bride, and Tucker Wright, cousin of the bridegroom. She wore a floor length yellow satin gown styled with an empire bodice and short sleeves with white daisies accenting the bodice, a wristlet and a circlet headpiece following the color scheme. Kaylin Schultz was the flowergirl. She was dressed similarly to the candlelighter and carried a heart shaped basket filled with rose petals. Ringbearer was Tyler Self, cousin of the bridegroom, and Kaleb Gann, nephew of the bride, with Jalen and Brannon Hunt serving as trainbearers. Brett Jackson, brother of the bridegroom, served as Best Man, and groomsman were Cory Gann and Matt Mitchell. Ushers were Casey McClaskey, brother of the bride; Kyle Correll, cousin of the bride; and Darrin Wright, cousin of the bridegroom. The guest book was attended by Christin Kirchenbauer, cousin of the bride, and Lecia Newland. Bubbles and rice were distributed by Wyatt Schultz and Hillary Wright. Serving at the reception at the Marland Mansion following the ceremony were Lori Pruitt, Terri Hill, Amy Ziegenhain, Kim Ochoa, and Amy Patterson. Also assisting were Jo Forcum, Holly Ware, and Traci Fell. Following a wedding trip to Branson, Mo. the couple resides at 1928 Joe. The bride is employed at Harland’s Diesel and the bridegroom with Davis Moore Auto Group. Pre-nuptial events included a rehearsal dinner at the American Legion hosted by the bridegroom’s parents, and a personal shower hosted by the bride’s attendants, and numerous showers hosted by family and friends. Emilie Ebbesson EngagedBerno and Janet Ebbesson, 2801 Homestead, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emilie Krista Beth, to Andrew Thomas Ashton, son of James Ashton of Clinton Corners, N.Y., and the late Joan Ashton. The couple met at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., where they graduated in 1997 with degrees in geology and music composition respectively. Ms. Ebbesson works in the GIS and remote sensing field and Ashton is pursuing dual masters degrees in history and library and information science at the University of New York in Albany. The couple recently moved from Washington, D.C. to Delmar, N.Y. They plan a family wedding Dec. 30 at the First Lutheran Church in Ponca City. NOC Wellness Membership Now AvailableTONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College Wellness Center memberships are available to community residents looking for ways to keep fit this fall. Wellness Center members must be at least 18 years of age. Fees are $60 per person for the fall semester with a special Senior Citizen rate of $30 per person aged 65 years or older. Participants may sign up for Aquacise or 40+ Swim Trim classes directed by Nancy Johns of Blackwell in addition to their memberships. Sunday hours are 6:30 to 10 p.m. Hours for the gym and racquetball courts are 6:30-10 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday with evening hours from 6-10 Monday through Thursday. The swimming pool will be open from 6:30-10 p.m. Sunday; 6:30-8 a.m. Monday through Friday; 3-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 2-4 p.m. Friday and 8-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 40+ Swim Trim meets from 2-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday while Aquacise is scheduled from 7-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday. A lifeguard is on duty when the pool is open. All areas are closed during times when college classes are not in session and are subject to closing for college events. To register for memberships, contact 580-628-6220. For more information about the program, contact 580-628-6331, or 580-628-6757. National Assisted Living Week Slated Sept. 10-16National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 10-16, is designed to promote greater awareness of the “bright future that awaits each of us as we age with dignity.” Assisted living is an important senior living alternative that gives older adults more flexibility in how they choose to live their later years. It is ideal for those who need help with activities of daily living while retaining their independence, privacy and dignity in a residential setting. Longer life expectancies, tied with the “graying of America” is driving the growth of assisted living in Oklahoma and across America. The population aged 75 and older, the most significant market for assisted living in the United States, will increase by 70 percent between now and 2025, according to a survey by the National Center for Assisted Living. By 2030, when the baby boom generation is well into retirement, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen. Alterra Sterling House, 1500 East Bradley, an assisted living residence in Ponca City that accommodates 33 residents, is one location that will be celebrating National Assisted Living Week. Alterra Sterling House is purposefully designed “to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a homelike environment that provides dignity and choice.” “To celebrate National Assisted Living Week, we are encouraging everyone to visit a friend or loved one who is living in an assisted living residence,” says Peggy Henning of Alterra Sterling House. The assisted living trend began in the late 1980s when it became clear that there was a gap in the continuum of care for older adults. Alterra has been providing assisted living housing and services since 1981. As a former nursing home administrator, William Lasky, Alterra founder and president, recognized that many older adults do not need an institutional environment. “Change comes very hard for many older adults,” Lasky says. “They need a homelike setting where they can receive supportive services while continuing to enjoy personal choices and lifelong favorite activities.” The assisted living industry is growing because so many believe it is the ideal situation for the frail elderly or memory impaired who remain healthy but require assistance with activities of daily living. Alterra provides a homelike setting with 24-hour assistance for residents’ daily needs, allowing older adults to live their lives with dignity and independence in a warm and comfortable setting. A 1998 study by NCAL found that approximately 1.2 million people live in the nation’s nearly 29,000 assisted living facilities. The average elderly assisted living resident is an 83-year old ambulatory woman who may need some assistance with bathing and dressing. A free assisted living consumer guide is available from the National Center for Assisted Living. Write to: “Assisted Living Guide,” National Center for Assisted Living, 1201 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. SJRMC Class Now Accepting EnrollmentSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center is now accepting enrollment for its Infant Massage class taught by Certified Infant Massage instructor Allison Horner through St. Joseph Wellness. “Massage is a wonderful way to augment the important early bonding of parents and their infants,” Horner said, “and it is very helpful in relieving colic and other symptoms of infant stress.” Parents and caretakers will be taught a series of strokes and exercises for babies, advised on infant development, and given lessons in the art of communication without words. Practitioners say daily massage strengthens the parent-child bond, relieves colic, helps babies sleep and enhances the infant’s mental, physical and emotional development. Studies conducted at the University of Miami Medical Center show that premature babies who were massaged every day developed more rapidly both physically and psychologically. The techniques taught by Horner are based on the work of Vimala Schneider McClure, author of “Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents” and a nationally-recognized infant massage expert. This four-week session is for infants ages four weeks to crawling. Horner said the younger the infant the better. The course is offered in a group setting or by personal consultations for an additional fee. The cost for the class is $25, which includes massage oil and a copy of McClure’s book. The class begins at 11:30 a.m. and will last approximately one hour. Parents and/or caregivers are encouraged to attend with the infant. To enroll or for more information, contact Horner at the St. Joseph Wellness Center, 765-0592. Engagement Is AnnouncedA Nov. 2 wedding in the First Baptist Church of Tulsa is being planned by Monica Christophine Wallace and William Stanford Briscoe. The announcement of their engagement has been made by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Eugene Wallace of Tulsa, former residents of Ponca City. Briscoe is the son of Dr. and Mrs. William Travis Briscoe of Tulsa. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Carlton Budd Hallett of Ponca City, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Wallace of Bella Vista, Ark., former residents of Ponca City. Miss Wallace is a homeschool graduate and a member of the Baptist Chapel. Briscoe is a 1994 homeschool graduate and member of the Baptist Chapel in Owasso and is self-employed as a systems consultant. Events Will Honor SmithsFred and Evelyn Smith, 812 East Overbrook, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary Sept. 11. An Open House and Garden Party will be held on Sept. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the couple’s home. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. A family dinner is planned the same evening. Frederick Allen Smith and Evelyn Marie Chandler were married in Clearwater Methodist Church in Clearwater, Kan., Sept. 11, 1955. Following their wedding, the couple made their first home in Oceanside, Calif., where Mr. Smith was in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton. Following his discharge in 1957, they lived in Wichita, Kan. He established a shoe repair business in the Seneca Square area. After four years, he closed the business and entered the Electrical Apprentice School through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Mr. Smith completed four years training and earned the apprentice of the year for the state of Kansas. He received the John Jenner Award for the achievement. The couple moved to Oklahoma in 1972, moving to Ponca City in 1988. Mr. Smith retired from IBEW in 1997 after 35 years of service. The Smiths have two children, Brian Smith of Collinsville, and Lynne Wright of Edmond. They have five grandchildren. Misty Frame, Jim Mayse Are United in MarriageMisty D. Frame and Jim L. Mayse were married recently in an outdoor ceremony at their home, 811 East Overbrook. Their double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Terry Barker. An archway festooned with greenery, tulle, pink, white and purple flowers was accented in the middle by a large pink satin bow holding silver bells. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Anna Beard, and the bridegroom is the son of James and Roylene Mayse, all of Ponca City. A pink, white and purple color scheme was used for flowers and decorations for the ceremony. The musical program included Household of Faith, My Heart Must Go On by Celine Dion, and God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You by N’Sync. Vocalist was Kristi Trantham. Serving as candlelighters were Conner and Lauren Frame, children of the bride, and Shane and Lindsey Mayse, children of the bridegroom. Kyleigh Red Leaf kept the guest book. Flowergirl was Lauren Frame and ringbearer was Conner Frame. Honor attendants were Lindsey and Shane Mayse. The bride wore a floor-length white trouser ensemble with an embroidered bodice with thin straps. She carried a bouquet of fresh pink, white and purple carnations and ivy tied with matching ribbon streamers. The couple is now at home following a wedding trip to Negril, Jamaica. Both are employed with Conoco. United Way Topic for KiwanisHelene Schwartz, Ponca City United Way executive director, said, “People have the power to make a difference in this community,” during a recent Kiwanis meeting. “You Have the Power to Change the World” is this year’s theme for the Ponca City United Way drive that will kick off with a parade on Sept. 9. Cooperation allows an individual’s contribution to support an entire network of human service agencies right here in Ponca City. The “one gift” concept of supporting all 16 United Way agencies shows the heart of a thriving community, she said. Local citizens give the money, and local citizens work on the allocations committee to review the financial management of the agencies requesting United Way funds to ensure that good management practices are followed, said Schwartz. These local citizens will then decide how the dollars given will be allocated to the agencies. Finally, local citizens receive the benefit of the dollars in the form of needed community services, according to Schwartz. Ms. Schwartz explained how over the past three years the United Way has grown to a staff of five and moved to a new office location at 205 North Second Street. She said, “This growth is a result of national service programs, such as AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America, coming to Ponca City and the fact that the United Way has evolved into a community builder bringing together many organizations to stretch our dollars and provide more service to the community.” In closing, Schwartz reviewed some of the activities provided by the agencies. She said, “How else, but through the United Way, can you help house a family of four, provide an infant with physical care needs, give a girl the opportunity to attend a week of resident camp, provide emergency shelter for a homeless person, and provide after-school child care all at one time?” Don Long, newly-elected president of Kiwanis, conducted the meeting. He called upon Jody Sanford to offer prayer, Ray Shaffer to lead the pledge of allegiance to the flag, and George Scoffield to lead the singing. Members reported cooking and serving at Friendship Feast. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at Pizza Hut. Why Ask Why?Have you ever wondered why grass dies when the weather is hot and dry — while weeds continue to grow and actually thrive? Have you ever tried to reason why the third hand of the clock is called the second hand? Have you ever questioned why an overdue bill is called outstanding? Have you ever noticed that on a four-lane highway folks tend to ignore the fact that slower traffic is supposed to use the right lane, and that the left lane is for passing? Those slow traffic signs are posted by the Highway Department about every 100 miles. One has to assume the slow drivers in the left lane are traveling less than a 100 miles or that they can’t read or just don’t care. Have you ever questioned the Highway Department as to why the ditch along side the highway is called a bar ditch? Actually bar is short for borrow, because the dirt to make the highway higher is “borrowed” from the ditch. Have you fellows ever tried to decipher why there are three or four buttons that fasten nothing on the sleeves of your jackets? Actually this fashion came from the time when Napoleon had knobby buttons put on the sleeves of his soldier’s uniforms to keep his troops from wiping their runny noses on the cloth. Have you ladies ever marveled as to why, when you put your arm in the sleeve of your coat, your mother’s arm comes out? Have you found out why junk mail or those fantastic offers for credit cards have no problem zipping through the mail in record time — but important letters or paychecks take ten days, according to the postmarked date, to arrive across town? Have you noticed that the Christmas merchandise is already appearing in stores, although Labor Day is Monday? So let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas before Wal-Mart beats me to it. After all it is a mere 112 days till that holiday. Have you ever watched television at 3 a.m.? It can be most informative about things that aren’t always mentioned in prime time. One such insomniac morning I watched Elizabeth Thomas, who authored “The Hidden Life of Dogs,” explaining about the social life of canines. Next question, how often have you spent time meditating about the social life of your four-footed animal friends? Have you thought about the bonding process between man and beast? Or contemplated the notion that dogs were born to travel in packs and you are part of their band? Have you read about the new “Fungi-Free” topical antifungal medication now included in the U.S. Defense Bill? It’s official — this medication is a part of the next year’s Defense Appropriations Legislation. This goes to show that defense comes in many forms — not just guns and ammunition — wellness of troops is also a consideration. Have you pondered what the US of A is coming to, when you have a presidential candidate referred to as “W” and another as “The Kisser?” Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday through Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a doctor. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older when needed. .Cost is $2.50 per meal and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Monday, Sept. 4: Meat loaf; mashed potatoes with gravy; buttered cut corn; marinated asparagus; apple crumb cobbler. Tuesday, Sept. 5: Maple-glazed ham; baked sweet potatoes; green beans; red fruited jello salad; gingerbread. Wednesday, Sept. 6: Beef stew; lemon-buttered broccoli; biscuit or dinner roll; fresh orange slices; iced pound cake. Thursday, Sept. 7: Savory chicken; buttered lima beans; stewed tomatoes; Waldorf salad; orange cake. Friday, Sept. 8: breaded pork chop; seasoned mashed potatoes; brown gravy; cauliflower au gratin; dinner roll; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate pudding. Kay County Adelines To SingVictorian Social on OSU Campus Will Include Variety of Events STILLWATER — A step back in time to the second annual old fashioned Victorian Social will be presented by the Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education. 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 10 at historic Old Central on the Oklahoma State University campus. Events will range from an antique bicycle exhibit to horse-drawn carriage rides, kite-flying, home crafts, lawn games, music, a Victorian Fashion Contest and Fashion Show — all reflecting the early 20th Century, said Mary Benningfield, who manages the museum for the Oklahoma Historical Society. “The public is invited, without charge, to visit the campus and Old Central, where OSU began, for this delightful event,” said OSU first lady Ann Halligan, who is the honorary volunteer chair of the event. The Victorian Social will be presented by volunteers and the museum staff. The Victorian Social will reflect a period when lifestyles were simpler than they are today, said a spokesperson. A Sunday afternoon social was a common form of entertainment and a good place to meet friends and neighbors while making new acquaintances. “Visitors are encouraged to come in costume,” said Benningfield. “A photographer will take photos as visitors ride around the original campus quadrangle in a horse-drawn carriage and enjoy other activities.” Events will be presented on the lawn of Old Central, which is located north of University Avenue between Hester and Knoblock streets. Cooper’s Antique Bicycle Exhibit and Dermer’s kite-making and flying demonstrations will take place along with croquet, horseshoes and other period games. “Cold drinks will be served on the lawn,” Benningfield said. “Carry Nation, a famous temperance advocate of that period, will make an appearance sometime during the afternoon — threatening a bartender and saloon girl with her well-known hatchet.” The schedule of activities includes craft demonstrations conducted in the Old Central basement, 2 to 4 p.m., and 4 to 5 p.m. The crafts will include fabric weaving, wheat weaving, herbal usage, hand quilting, tatting and how to use a treadle sewing machine. The Victorian Fashion Contest will begin with judging at 1 p.m. in Old Central’s upstairs Assembly Hall. Winners will be given an opportunity to participate in the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Historical Dress Fashion Show at 3 p.m. Musical interludes will follow the contest and fashion show in the Assembly Hall, with the Crouse String Quartet of Norman performing at 2 p.m., the Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines at 2 p.m., and with Stillwater’s Barbershop Quartet and the Stillwater Brass Ensemble from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a charge of $4 for the Fashion Show only, said Benningfield, and advance reservations are requested because of limited space. Reservations can be made without advance payment, she said, but if payments for reserved seats are received by 2 p.m., admittance will be on a first come basis. For advance reservations or other information, contact the Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education by mail at Old Central, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-0001; by phone at (405) 744-2828, or via email at omhe@ok-history.mus.ok.us. SPORTSTigers Spoil Pic’s Party Po-Hi Stumbles In Piccirillo’s Coaching Debut Tigers Spoil Pic’s Party Po-Hi Stumbles In Piccirillo’s Coaching DebutBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor The biggest difference in coaching Class 2A and Class 6A high school football is 6A has more players, bigger players and a higher caliber of opposition. That’s the assessment of new Ponca City High School coach Frank Piccirillo. Otherwise, the sleepless nights and the churning stomach are the same. “I don’t get much sleep before a game,” coach “Pic” said before the Wildcats opened the season Friday night against the Tahlequah Tigers. “And I always have butterflies.” The coach didn’t get much sleep afterwards, either, as he spent the night mulling mistakes in the Wildcats’ 33-12 loss before getting up early Saturday to watch the film. That was followed by more film as Piccirillo and his staff began preparations for Bartlesville, Ponca City’s next opponent. Bartlesville promised to give him something to think about this week as the Bruins defeated Tulsa McLain, 18-7 Piccirillo left a successful program at 2A Watonga, which included two state championships, to follow his dream of coaching at the highest level of Oklahoma high school football. In the process, he inherited a team that has not had a winning season in 14 years and has won only twice in the previous two seasons. He was also handed a program that had four coaches in the past five years. “I’m here to stay,” he has said repeatedly. He also told anyone who will listen, “I’m here to win.” The Wildcats didn’t win their opener against a good Tahlequah team, and the schedule doesn’t get any easier. Ponca City is slated to face at least three of the state’s Top 10 teams in Class 6A. But, Piccirillo said he wanted a challenge and he appears to have one. His first head coaching position was at Class A Texhoma, where his team went 54-13 in six seasons. He won three district championships (1987-89) and went undefeated in the regular season in that time period. He moved to Watonga in 1990 and posted a record of 105-23. His teams were state champions in 1993 and 1994 and runners-up in 1992 and 1997. So ... when and how will success come to Ponca City? “I am not a miracle worker,” Piccirillo says, refusing to lay out a five-year plan. He says his first priority is to get his players to believe they can win. To that end, the Wildcats’ slogan — appearing on numerous T-shirts — is: “A New Attitude.” Piccirillo contends the key to that new attitude is community support. Since he arrived in Ponca City in January, he has had numerous meetings with parents, the Quarterback Club and various civic organizations. “It’s important the parents and community back these kids and to get them to believe in themselves,” he explained. Cat Gridders Take One Step Forward, One Back in LossBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor One step forward and one step back. As usual there were some good things and some bad as the Ponca City Wildcats opened the season at Sullins Stadium Friday night with a 33-12 loss to Tahlequah. That score is a little misleading as Tahlequah did not put the game away until the final minutes after a couple of Ponca City scoring chances came up dry. “We had our chances,” coach Frank Piccirillo said after his first game as head coach of the Wildcats. “We were in the ball game the whole way. We just didn’t get it done.” The bright spot for the Wildcats came from the offense and special teams. The Cats had 296 yards in offense, 121 passing. In addition, J. Michael Sharon has a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. But the defense took one step back, according to Coach “P,” allowing Tahlequah 397 yards in offense, 210 yards through the air. “We were not as physical on defense as I expected,” Piccirillo said. “We didn’t tackle well and we missed some of our keys.” But overall, the coach co |