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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 6, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALApron Exhibit at Marland Mansion Has More Than 150 Different Items Apron Exhibit at Marland Mansion Has More Than 150 Different ItemsApron Strings: Ties to the Past, an exhibit of antique and modern aprons, will show at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City through Saturday, Oct. 3. The exhibit is free to residents of Ponca City and presented at the Mansion as part of the 1998-99 series of the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council. Apron Strings includes more than 150 different items. The exhibition tracks the apron’s evolution from lowly utilitarian necessity to fashion accessory. It shows the recent use of aprons to reexamine our domestic lives. The apron has often been a symbol of the wearer’s rank and status; it is also an icon of the American home, parenthood, and family values. “This exhibit is fascinating,” says Kenn Wessel, coordinator of Arts and Humanities. It’s often nostalgic. “Some of these aprons remind me of childhood,” he says. One of them brought back a very old memory. “I was looking at an apron and all of a sudden I saw my mother’s face looking down at me. In my mind, we were in the kitchen, and I must have been a very small boy.” Many visitors will have a similar flush of memory. The aprons reflect changes in popular taste over the century. They are resources of social history, implicit in each apron’s design. Most, but not all, are for women. Together they present a story of the mostly domestic world in which aprons are used; they also demonstrate the many purposes of aprons. Some are simple and practical, some elegant. Some are serious, some whimsical. Some are kitsch, some art. Some disguise the wearer’s individuality, and some are bold personal expressions. “I’m fond of many, but several are truly memorable,” says Wessel. One is a quilted apron that features symbols of women’s work in and out of the home. Wessel says, “Its images are so touching. ... The maker of that apron clearly loved women’s history, and women’s devotion to family, and women’s labors for family.” Quilted into the apron are a nineteenth century factory, a “sweat house,” and an image of women laboring inside in a textile mill. But around it are a heart and a symbolic wedding ring, and the whole design is pulled together by a lovely floral print that runs underneath the images. Another is an elegant apron in white cotton, decorated with pasta. “It’s white-on-white, and the simplicity of design is almost like classical Greek art,” Wessel says. But there’s humor in it, too, because on the trim at the bottom it has the word “eat” formed out of dried pasta. The exhibit comes to Ponca City from ExhibitsUSA, an arts organization associated with the Mid-America Arts Alliance. It is sponsored by Conoco and by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council. ExhibitsUSA is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts Challenge Grant Program. Additional funders include the H&R Block Foundation, Cooper Foundation, Richard Florsheim Art Fund, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Samuel H. Kress Foundation. ExhibitsUSA is grateful for the past support of the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Lannan Foundation, Santa Fe. Mid-America Arts Alliance is a private, nonprofit arts organization and is assisted by six partner state arts agencies, the National Endowment for the Arts, and private contributors. The Apron Strings exhibit is on display at the Marland Mansion at 901 Monument Road in Ponca City, near the Pioneer Woman Statue. For more information about the exhibit, interested parties may contact the Marland Mansion at (580) 767-0420 or the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council at (580) 765-0943. Ponca City’s Toyland Does WellSeveral group numbers and solo performers scored high marks at the National American Kids Talent Search in Branson, Mo., this summer. Toyland, Ponca City’s entry in the production category, captured first place overall. The number, which included 30 dancers, was choreographed and directed by Suzanne Kem. Toyland featured tumbling teddy bears, toy soldiers, dancing fairies, garland dancers, a clown, cowboy and ballet doll. Plenty of Tap took first place in tap dance, 9 to 11 age bracket. Dancers from Ponca City, Blackwell and Shidler made up the group. Kevin Goldman won second all-around in the general variety division with an original song. Kevin is a senior at Ponca City High School. Errin Rutherford also was a second place all around in jazz dance. She danced to “All That Jazz” from the musical “Chicago.” Daniel Quinn and Blair Turney took first place in general variety, 9 to 11 age category. They sang “Movin’ Right Along.” Super Kids, Casey Cashon, Melissa Bacher, and Hillary Harpster, danced their way to first place in jazz dance in the 6 to 8 group. Caley Reid placed fourth in the five and under gospel vocal category. Kristyn Pickering also qualified for the national contest and sang in two vocal categories. Ponca City Resident Receives $2,500 Check to Benefit Friendship FeastVicki Lessert, a Unit VIP with BeautiControl and Ponca City resident, was recently honored by the WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation for her outstanding community volunteerism at BeautiControl’s annual convention in Nashville, Tenn. Ms. Lessert has volunteered more than 1,000 hours to helping other, including serving food to the hungry and the homeless for the past two years at Friendship Feast in the First Christian Church in Ponca City. In recognition of her service, Ms. Lessert was presented with a $2,500 check from the WHO Foundation to benefit Friendship Feast. The money will be used to purchase new kitchen appliances, food, and dining tables and chairs. The WHO Foundation was established in 1993 by Jinger Heath, chairman of BeautiControl, out of her philosophy of women helping others. The WHO Foundation encourages women everywhere to help others through local community service, supports organizations dedicated to the concerns of women and children, and educates individuals about health and education issues. “Women who join together to help others can improve the lives of thousands,” said Ms. Heath. “Through money raised by our Consultants, the company, our employees and friends of WHO, we have made a tremendous difference. WHO grant recipients have used their money for groundbreaking research in the fight against osteoporosis, breast cancer and blindness, and to help build shelters and provide life-enhancing tools for children in crisis.” For more information about the WHO Foundation, please call the Foundation’s toll-free number 1-800-WHO-4-ONE (1800-946-4663) or write the WHO Foundation, P.O. Box 816029, Dallas, TX 75381-6029. To reach Vicki Lessert, please call (580) 765-3101. Police Nab Four Teens In RobberiesFour Ponca City teenagers have been arrested in connection with a robbery spree that spanned two counties. According to Det. Capt. Dwaine Vincent the five are suspects in the Tuesday robberies of both the Ponca City Taco Mayo and a Tonkawa convenience store as well as recent residential robberies in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue, 500 block of West Highland Avenue and another in Osage County. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the businesses as the men robbed the business — at gunpoint — of an undisclosed amount of cash. The employees at the Taco Mayo were reportedly tied up as the masked bandits proceeded to rob the register. “These arrests and the cases being solved are the result of good old fashion police work,” Vincent said. “These officers have worked hard on these cases and they should be commended for the wonderful job they did.” The four teens, three age 19 and one age 18, are in the city jail and are expected to be charged early next week. SJRMC, Kay County Health Department Set Health FairSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center and the Kay County Health Department will co-sponsor a screening Health Fair scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Health Department, 1201 East Hartford. Screenings will include blood pressure, height, weight, blood sugar, anemia and hearing, plus pap tests and breast exams for women. Diabetic counseling will also be provided. A separate cardiac/glucose blood profile test will be available for a $10 fee. Those who wish to have the cardiac/glucose profile will need to make an appointment to have blood drawn the week prior to the fair. According to Janet White, SJRMC Wellness Coordinator, the health fair is designed to assist individuals in the community who have limited access to or funding for medical services. Residents with addresses in the 74601, 74602, 74604, 74653 and 74647 zip codes areas are eligible. Individuals who wish to participate may call the health department, 762-1641, to make appointments. Area health care professionals and volunteers will be on hand at the fair to perform screenings, which organizers emphasize are intended to guide participants in evaluating their general health but do not comprise a complete physical exam. Nurse practitioners from the Kay County Health Department will perform pap tests, which screen for cervical cancer and other gynecological conditions. In addition, breast examinations by nurse practitioners will be available for non-childbearing women. Women should not have had a pap test in the past year or be a participant in the health department’s family planning clinic. Health fair participants who wish to take advantage of the cardiac/glucose blood profile will need to schedule a blood work appointment for Sept. 18 at 7:30 a.m. Participants must fast at least 14 hours prior to that appointment for valid results. The profile will measure numerous health indicators, including HDL and LDL cholesterol to determine the patient’s cardiac risk factor and glucose. The charge for the blood work is $10. Free blood sugar and anemia screenings the day of the health fair will be performed by the “finger stick” method. The services of the health fair are made possible through the Kay County Health Department, which will provide staff and administration support for the event, and SJRMC, which will provide staff and laboratory services for pap tests and blood work. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 762-1641. 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). Through October 3 “Apron Strings,” an exhibit of antique aprons, Marland Mansion, 901 Monument Road, supported by Conoco, The Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, and Exhibits, USA. Admission free to the exhibit. Today ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Monday ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. September 7-September 11 Ponca City Public School Foundation Week, proclaimed by Mayor Tom Leonard. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. ALANO Group Beginner’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Wednesday Retired Senior Volunteers “Back to School Luncheon,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Conoco Clubhouse, for RSVP volunteers and guest, bring sack lunch, desserts and drinks furnished. Health Fair, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Place to be announced. Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Jaycees Informational Meeting, noon, Pizza Hut. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Thursday Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6:30 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. ALANO Group Women’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday-Saturday The Land of Country Antique and Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hutchins Memorial Building, North Seventh Street and Overbrook Avenue, Ponca City, admission $2 donation, lunch both days from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $5. Saturday United Way and Masonic Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Ponca Lodge No. 3 A.F.&A.M., 1200 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, proceeds to benefit the United Way, adults $3, children 12 and under $1.50. 1998 United Way Campaign Kick-Off Celebration 5K walk/run 8:30 a.m.; parade 10 a.m., games, food booths, other activities, Centennial Plaza following parade, more information 765-2476. Heritage Day, Cultural Center Grounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Falderal String Band free concert, 1:15 p.m., Second Concert after dinner, 6:30 p.m., Kaw City Community Center, after dinner speaker, Dr. Danny Goble, “The Rest of Oklahoma’s Story,” sponsored by Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc., North Central Historical Association, Pioneer Genealogy Society, Kaw City Museum, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce, admission charged. “Rocking the Foundations of American Music,” a lecture-discussion about the music of Elvis and influences surrounding it, 1 p.m., Pickrel Room, Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, lecture by a company member of “Idols of the King” produced by the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, corporate sponsorship by Conoco, with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. Admission free to the lecture. “Idols of the King,” a play about Elvis and his fans, by Ronnie Claire Edwards and Allan Crowe, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, produced by the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, corporate sponsorship by Conoco, with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. For tickets, call 580-765-0943. ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. September 13 “Homestead Laws,” book signing with members of the Board of Directors of North Central Oklahoma Historical Association, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. September 14 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 15 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-In, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Kaw Lake Association, 11:30 a.m. lunch, business meeting noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Pioneer Community Day Celebration, 5-8 p.m., Wentz Camp, free food, entertainment, admission, parking, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, for more information, Connie McAbee 762-5651. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Oklahoma Jubilee, Shidler. Pioneer Water Garden Society, 7 p.m., Cann Gardens, East Grand Avenue at Fourteenth Street, Ponca City. September 15-19 81st annual Kay County Free Fair, Blackwell. September 16 Fire Prevention Advisory Council, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, public invited to attend. Ponca City Public School Foundation meeting, noon, Library. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. September 17 Woodlands Elementary School PTA sponsoring carnival “A Super 70’s Celebration,” 5-7:30 p.m., 2005 East Woodlands, pizza and sub sandwiches served, 27 game booths. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 18 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Chili Cook-Off Kick-Off Dance featuring Poverty’s Children, 8 p.m. to midnight, Wentz Camp, L.A. Cann Drive, east of Ponca City, admission $5 at the door, benefits Hospice of Ponca City, sponsored by Professionals Today, contact Sandy James 580-767-4445. September 18-19 Pioneer Area Quilters Guild quilt show “Pieced On The Run, II,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Marland Estate Hotel Chapel, 901 Monument Road, admission $3 per person. September 19 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under six free, proceeds to children and youth activities. Pancake Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Wentz Camp, L.A. Cann Drive, east of Ponca City, $3 adults, $2 children. Juried Fine Art Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, Ponca City, free admission, activities 65-plus artists, food, sponsored by Ponca City Art Association, 580-765-9746. Cherokee Strip Chili and Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wentz Camp, L.A. Cann Drive, east of Ponca City, free admission, tasting kits $5, benefits Hospice of Ponca City, activities, children’s games, entertainment, chili and bar-b-que tasting, sponsored by Professionals Today, contact Sandy James 580-767-4445. Children’s Film Festival, sponsored by Ponca City Jaycees, 9:30 a.m., Poncan Theater, showing “Flipper,” and Casper the Ghost,” for information call John Williams 765-9719 or Pat Jordan 762-1094. September 20 Juried Fine Arts Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, free admission, activities 65-plus artists, food, sponsored by Ponca City Art Association, 580-765-9746. September 21 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Chemotherapy, Radiation Treatment Cancer Patients Program, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, for information (580) 765-0864. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. September 23 Ponca City Youth Summit, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Christian Church, North Fifth Street at East Cleveland Avenue, all those interested in the future of our youth please attend, call 765-2476 for more information. Ponca City Jaycees Business Meeting, 7 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, all meetings open to the public, information from Roxann White, president, at 762-0028. Ponca Citian Donates Time To EAA EffortOSHKOSH, Wis. — Jim Yates of Ponca City has donated his time and aircraft to Experimental Aircraft Association’s Aviation Foundation’s Young Eagles program, which is introducing a new generation to the world of flight. All pilots in the Young Eagles program explain the safe operation of airplanes and principles of flight before the short trips. All participating young people also receive a certificate signed by the pilot after the flight, making them members of Eagle Flight. The names of the pilots and the participants are also included in the “World’s Largest Logbook” on permanent display in the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. The Young Eagles Program was unveiled in July of 1992 and was created to give one million young people a free demonstration airplane ride by the year 2003 — the 100th anniversary of powered flight, and the 50th anniversary of the Experimental Aircraft Association. The program’s goal is to allow young people to experience positive activities and discover the possibilities within the world of aviation. Rehearsals Monday Nights For Ponca Area OrchestraRehearsals for the 1998-99 season of the Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra are on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Orchestra Rehearsal room of the Fine Arts Building, Ponca City High School. The Fine Arts Building is located on Fifth Street just north of Overbrook. There will be no rehearsal on Labor Day. Performers of all ability levels are encouraged to participate. The concert schedule for this season is: • Oct. 20 — Adult Concerto Concert and Classical Orchestra Literature. This concert will be directed by Dineo Heilmann and will be held at Northern Oklahoma College. Dineo is the Chairman of the Fine Arts Department at NOC. • Dec. I — Christmas Concert. This concert will be held at the Poncan Theater. The director will be announced at a later date. • Feb. 23 — Civic Chorus and Orchestra. This concert will be held at the Poncan Theater. The director will be announced at a later date. • April 20 — Student Concerto Concert and Classical Orchestra Literature. This concert will be directed by Dineo Heilmann and will be held at NOC. Contributions received are used to provide honorariums to the guest conductors, to rent quality music, and to pay the rental fee for the Poncan Theatre. Contributions are tax-deductible and may be made to the Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra, c/o Wilson Van Tine, PACO Treasurer, 117 Lansbrook, Ponca City, OK 74601. For further information or the names of players who should be contacted, call Wilson Van Tine at 762-2208 (home) or 767-5918 (work). United Way Kickoff Parade Set Saturday Among Other EventsAll parade and festival-goers are invited to join the United Way for a full day of activities in celebration of the annual campaign kickoff, Sept. 12. According to campaign chair, Larry Bittman, the kickoff brings families as well as the community together. “Participants can have a good time and learn what their contributions make possible through local agencies,” he said. Saturday’s events will begin at 7 a.m. with an all-you-can eat pancake and sausage breakfast at the Masonic Lodge on Grand Avenue. The breakfast will continue until noon. Ponca Wheelmen will sponsor a bike ride at 8 a.m. The route is a flat, 10- 12 mile ride, which will begin at the Masonic Lodge on West Grand Avenue. The tour is available for all interested citizens. In addition, Ponca Roadrunners are hosting a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. The race will be scored separately for runners, walkers and run-walkers. Participants in the ride and run are encouraged to march or ride in the parade. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and will go from First Street and Grand Avenue to Centennial Plaza. More than 25 entries are scheduled to participate in the parade to include fire trucks, floats, military vehicles, Kay County Shriners, cheerleaders, pets, as well as businesses and organizations. Parade chairman, James C. York, confirmed that trophy categories will be awarded prior to the parade. Categories to be awarded include best presentation of the campaign theme “Keys to a Caring Community” and largest participating entry. The festival begins at 11 a.m. with fun, food and games for children of all ages. Face painting and a moon jump, along with entertainment and magic, are just a few of the featured activities. Activities will continue until 1 p.m. For more information on the United Way campaign kickoff events, contact the United Way office, 765-2476. United Way of Ponca City supports 17 member agencies: American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Will Rogers Boy Scout Council, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Bluestem Girl Scouts Council, Golden Villa Adult Day Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, New Emergency Resource Agency, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, The Salvation Army and the YMCA. Water Pump Failure Causes Special Commission MeetingBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer A special emergency meeting has been called by the city commission Tuesday evening in order to discuss the urgency and need to repair and/or replace a pump at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. According to Public Works Director Ken Parr the large capacity pump failed last weekend due to a motor failure, causing two older back-up units to be used in its place. “The high service pump is one of four pumps that we utilize to pump treated water from the plant to our customers,” Parr explained. “Due to the age of the pump, which was installed in the 1950’s, we have not been able to locate parts to fix the pump motor. If parts could have been located, we could have had the pump back in service within three working days.” Because the meeting is an “emergency meeting” it must first be proven that an emergency does exist before any action can be taken by the commissioners. Under law an emergency is limited to conditions resulting from a sudden unexpected event, condition or situation wherein the public’s health or safety is endangered. Parr believes that this is one such situation. “Even though we have two backup pumps, because they are so old we want to get the damaged pump back on line as soon as possible,” he says. “If we were to lose one of our backup pumps, it would be necessary to initiate water rationing in the city and we do not want to have to do that.” If the commissioners agree that an emergency does exist, they then are allowed to purchase the necessary parts and/or machinery without complying with the State Competitive Bidding Act — which requires that bids be sought for any purchases over $7,500. If the Act is waived the law requires that notice of such action be given to the State of Oklahoma. Currently Parr says three options are under consideration and will be presented to the commissioners Tuesday night one which includes the purchase of a new $50,000 pump and motor. In the meantime, Parr and others are keeping their fingers crossed and their eyes on the old, but “so-far-adequate” standby pumps. ‘Nunsense’ Provides FunBy MAC BRADLEY Blackwell, Okla. A wonderful way to end the dryness of summer is to join the fun at the musical “Nunsense,” Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adeline’s theater gift to the area. Just completing a record breaking attendance at the Blackwell High School Auditorium, the cast of “Nunsense” will perform at Pond Creek Auditorium Sept. 12-13. Don’t miss this hilarious evening of musical theater. The Sweet Adelines open with a convent choir rehearsal t set the tone for the talent to come. The acappella sounds fill the auditorium with lovely sounds of music. The Little Sisters of Hoboken deliver what the show’s title promises — ”Nunsense.” The title sums up the musical perfectly as the ensemble of stars rehears for an upcoming show. Five very loony and talented women are dressed as nuns: Blackwellites Kris DeYoe (Sister Mary Regina); Vicki McCabe (Sister Mary Hubert); and Sharon Armstrong (Sister Robert Anne). They join the other leading nuns, Ponca City actors Jan Schickram (Sister Mary Amnesia) and Alana Cervantes (Sister Mary Leo) on the stage of Mount St. Helen’s School Auditorium. Each nun kicks up a holy storm about what it means to be a nun as they rehearse for a fundraising show. Separately in song and dance they reveal their secret desires at one time earlier to be a “star” in the spotlight, that is before they answer their “holy call.” DeYoe as the Reverend Mother and popular star of the show is convincing with her Gypsy Rose Lee-style fan dance that her heart never left her tight rope show act. What a comedienne and believable saint DeYoe can emulate from the stage. Her antics during the “Rush” episode is a real show stopper! The playwright Dan Goggin milked the daylights out of what a nun with a screw loose might be like. And directors Bartel Phillips, Pond Creek musician, and Wilma Harman, Blackwell’s first lady of music, carried the convent humor to a rousing and pleasing pitch. They were, like the nuns, “absolutely grand.” From nuns kick-line pounding out a chorus of “Holier Than Thou” to the “Tackle That Temptation With a Time Step” — all the stops are out. Schickram’s hand puppet take-off of Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy reciting the virtues of nuns, plus her stupefied expressions and pleasing voice make here a real star. McCabe’s rich contralto voice and perfect comedic timing joins DeYoe in a soft-shoe “Just a Coupla’ Sisters” that matches any professional work seen today. Her advice to Cervantes, the youngest nun in the convent, marks one of the few serious moments of the play. Sister Leo is the toe-dancing nun with star ambitions of her own. McCabe tells her “not to look for position but perfection.” Cervantes is appealing with her truly theatrical voice that carries and delivers. Armstrong’s sister act as “Convent Miranda” is a crowd pleaser. Her rhythm and comedic timing throughout is expertly done. But it is her lyrical ballad “I Just Want to be a Star” that is magical. Blackwell’s audiences were highly entertained with the nuns enjoying themselves. But the nuns do have a problem: The premise of the plot is as thin as a communion wafer, but still moves the action with a degree of suspense.... The Little Sisters of Hoboken have been decimated by a disaster in the dining hall. Of 71 charter members of the convent only 19 survived an accidental poisoning from vichyssoise soup in their bowls. Four of the dead are still unburied. And the musical is a fundraiser to finish the burials. What happens next makes up the “Nunsense” of this delightful show. Directors Phillips and Harman and other musical theater lovers have a dream to organize an area community theater with proceeds from “Nunsense” helping to make the dream possible. Curtain time at Pond Creek is 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Tickets are $5 for everyone and may be purchased at the door. You all come! Chiropractor Plans To Answer KLVV Telephone InquiriesEach Tuesday Christian Radio KLVV brings in an area specialist to answer phone calls from 5 to 6 p.m. In the past, pastors, veterinarians, lawyers, counselors, and even automobile mechanics have answered questions free of charge for those who have called. On Sept. 8 Dr. Chris Humble, Chiropractor in Ponca City, will be available to answer questions. Dr. Humble is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As is always the case, the phone calls are confidential and will not be aired. Those with questions can call 767-1400 to visit with Dr. Humble. KLVV is a non-profit Christian radio station that is broadcasting on 88.7 FM N. Oklahoma and S. Kansas, 98.3 FM Enid, 106.7 FM Stillwater, and 97.3 FM Guthrie. Safety Newsletter Honors SJRMCSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center was featured last month in a national hospital safety newsletter for a recent demonstration used by the medical center during a fire safety training session. “Briefings on Hospital Safety: The Newsletter for Hospital Safety Committees” highlighted SJRMC’s use of fake smoke to help medical center employees visualize the problems smoke presents during a fire. The demonstration was arranged by SJRMC’s safety committee and used during Interim Life Safety Training in July. An estimated 90 percent of the medical center’s 500 employees participated in the training session, which featured a smoke-filled room as a visual aid. The fake smoke was created by a fog machine the medical center borrowed from the Ponca City Fire Department for the demonstration. SJRMC has been featured by the publication once before for its environment of care plans and evaluation process. Foundation Week Begins Here MondayA fundraising drive for the Ponca City Public School Foundation (PCPSF) will begin Monday after Mayor Tom Leonard issued a proclamation designating this week as Ponca City Public School Foundation Week. The PCPSF awards grants to teachers who want to try new, creative and innovative approaches to teaching and/or to develop programs which stimulate thought and expand the existing curriculum. Trustee Pam Oster said, “The main purpose of PCPSF is to promote excellence in education.” This year the PCPSF plans on sponsoring several teachers so they can attend the 1998 Fall Forum for Local Education Foundations. The Fall Forum was set up by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence as a way for local foundations and teachers to network with each other, share ideas, learn to write grants and develop basic programs. The forum will be held Oct. 6 at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Kay County Office Sponsors Red Cross Blood Drive Aug. 20The Kay County Emergency Management office recently sponsored an in-house Red Cross Blood Drive at the Kay County Courthouse with 23 donors participating. Three first-time donors were among the 21 employees from the Kay County Courthouse and two walk-ins who contributed to the worthy cause on Aug. 20. Two donors received their 3-gallon pin and one received his 2-gallon pin. According to Pat Zehr, Kay County Emergency Management Director, “We sponsored the blood drive here at the Kay County Courthouse because we felt we needed to give the Red Cross back a little for all they do for us. Every time there is a disaster in Kay County, they are there for all the emergency responders and volunteers with food and drinks and don’t expect anything in return.” He reminded that the Red Cross is also there for the victims of emergency situations with shelter, clothing, food and other necessities. For more information about the in-house blood donor program, or other services offered by the American Red Cross, interested businesses, clubs, or other organizations contact the Red Cross office in Ponca City at 580-765-6605. School Lunch MenuElementary Breakfast Monday — No school. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy, apple, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuit sandwich or cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — No school. Tuesday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll or hamburger on a bun, french fries, carrot stix, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Sloppy Joe or cheese pizza, green salad, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears, Rocky Road pudding or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken stix with hot roll or mini corn dog, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears, sunflower nuts or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos or chicken fried steak sandwich, salsa, fresh fruit, apricots, saltine crackers, dill spears, peanut butter cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Middle School Breakfast Monday — No school. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Eggs and toast and cheesy potatoes or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Breakfast casserole with gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Mid-High Breakfast Monday — No school. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cherry muffin squares or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Eggs and toast and cheesy potatoes or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Breakfast casserole with gravy or cinnamon toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cherry muffins or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Middle School Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell burritos. Monday — No school. Tuesday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll, carrot stix, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Sloppy Joe, green salad, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears, Rocky Road pudding or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken stix with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears, cherry crisp or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken fried steak sandwich, french fries, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, peanut butter cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or Mexican bar, juice and milk. Mid-High Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell burritos. Monday — No school. Tuesday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll, peas and carrots, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheese pizza, green salad, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears, Jello or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or Mexican bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken stix with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears, cherry crisp or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Queso nachos, french fries, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, peanut butter cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or Mexican bar, juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Domino’s. Training Table Monday- Friday — Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit. All-American Line Monday — No school. Tuesday — Frito chili pie, corn, dill spears, seasonal fruit. Wednesday — Super corn dogs, french fries, baked beans, seasonal fruit. Thursday — Teriyaki chicken breast or egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetables, steamed rice, seasonal fruit. Friday — Coyote Grill Cafe chalupa, tossed salad, green peas, Sante Fe rice casserole, seasonal fruit. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — No school. Tuesday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Biscuits and gravy, juice and milk. Thursday — Rice, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Ham patties, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — No school. Tuesday — Spaghetti with beef, lettuce salad, french bread, apple crisp and milk. Wednesday — Pigs in a blanket, scalloped potatoes, green peas, pineapple rings and milk. Thursday — Turkey noodles, potatoes, buttered corn, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. Friday — Hamburgers, lettuce, pickles and onions, french fries, applesauce, cookie and milk. Pioneer Technology Center The cafeteria will be open on Wednesday and Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The menu will feature chef’s choice. The cafeteria will be open the following week on Tuesday through Thursday. School CalendarPo-Hi Sept. 7 No school or activities for Labor Day. Sept. 8 Varsity softball against Tulsa Hale at PCMS at 4 p.m. Junior varsity football at Ark City at 6:30 p.m. Student Council meeting in the Howell Auditorium at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 NHS general meeting in Howell Auditorium at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 Pep rally in Robson Fieldhouse at 8:10 a.m. BLT meeting in the Conference Room at 3:45 p.m. Junior varsity volleyball at Stillwater at 4 p.m. Sign up for the mini-cheer clinic at Robson at 5:30 p.m. Varsity football at Tahlequah at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Varsity softball tournament at Sand Springs. Sept. 12 Varsity softball tournament continues in Sand Springs. Varsity volleyball tournament at Bartlesville. Cross country meet in Ponca City with the time announced later. Kaw City Fire Department Set For Calf FryKAW CITY — The Kaw City Volunteer Fire Department Association will hold its 10th annual calf fry and pork barbecue — plus beverages — from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the community building here. With proceeds going toward fire department equipment, the cost per person will be $7 for advance tickets and $8 at the door for all-you-can-eat. Advance tickets are available now from any Kaw City fireman or at any business in the community, or call 580-269-2268 or 269-2525. Fire Chief Dave Corlett said the department plans to use the proceeds to outfit a rescue truck with emergency equipment. LettersDon’t Poison PetsThe veterinarian just called with the lab results. A massive dose of strychnine killed our beloved miniature schnauzer. If you are the friendly neighbor in Shidler who took a handful of poison gopher pellets and mixed it with food (Cream cheese was it? To coat the stomach?) then this is the story of your success. Shannon and her sister Mandy came to our family when they were 7 weeks old. Right away Shannon was a natural retriever that brought back anything thrown. She loved to chase squirrels, birds and butterflies, swim in Grand Lake and sleep every night deep under covers with my 11-year old daughter. Three weeks ago today we lost Mandy to a fatal blood disorder. All of us, including Shannon, were devastated. We bought another puppy to cheer Shannon up and took the two of them to Shidler to see Grandma and Grandpa. Shannon was gone for three minutes for a little relief after the half hour drive. That was at 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. By 5:30 my daughter reported that Shannon was acting strangely. Soon after she went into the first of numerous seizures. Then her central nervous system was attacked. Her entire body contracted and went completely rigid. She couldn’t move except to convulse in pain. We quickly drove her to a vet clinic where they did everything they could to save her. But at 17 pounds it doesn’t take much strychnine to finish off a dog. After putting her on a respirator and finally performing CPR Shannon suffered a heart attack and died. It was 7 p.m. This wasn’t a dog that snarled at neighbors, chewed on cats or even prowled through trash. She was a member of our family that made the mistake of falling for your trick while on a visit to Grandma. If you are capable of inventing this evil way to torture an animal I’m sure nothing I can write will keep you from doing it again. But if there is anyone else who has a problem with an annoying animal please, please don’t resort to cowardly poison to fix your problem. Look the owner in the eye and discuss it or call the sheriff or animal control. Please don’t run the risk of killing a sweet, innocent pet. The lives you affect is too high a price to pay for the satisfaction of killing while hiding. Carey Head Family Keepsake StolenThis message is for the thief who stole a family member. There once was a Squatty Frog that was a maker for strangers to find our home. You might call it a yard ornament. To our family it was much more than that! It was always there to greet us with a smile, just like our mother, it was a symbol of memories past and quick visits. It was there for enjoyment and a way of telling us we were home. Last week it was stolen from the place in which the frog had set for years. This was no little frog, it was big and quite heavy, made from cement. The frog was quite the character with a red bow tie and a warming smile. So, if you know someone with a sore back or a bruised foot, you might see if they have a new yard ornament, a squatty frog with a warming smile and a bow tie. How sad it is for a person to take items which have no meaning or purpose in their lives, to destroy memories by taking what is not theirs. Mother is gone now and so is that squatty frog which meant so much to her and our family. We do, however, hope you give him a good home and a place of honor to sit, so he can go on greeting people who come into your life, as he did for so many years at our mother’s home. You may feel that you got by with something, that it would go unnoticed — well, you didn’t! You have to kiss a lot of frogs in this world before finding a prince. If I were you, I’d watch out for warts! You know who you are and what you have done and how wrong you were to take what was not yours. Just remember: What goes around comes around. Your day will come. Debi McDaris Blackwell Traditional Kaw Dress Topic Of Medicine Bag LuncheonMartha Spotted Bear and her daughter, LaRay Spotted Bear, will present a program on traditional Kaw dress at the second Medicine Bag Lunch sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust. This series is part of the annual “Celebration of Native America,” which includes the Standing Bear Powwow on Sept. 25 and 26. Spotted Bear and her daughter will discuss the symbolism and importance of traditional women’s clothing, still worn by Kaw women at powwows and during ceremonies, and very similar to that worn by Osage women. Their talk will include a brief video on the honor blanket. A master teacher with the Head Start program, Mrs. Spotted Bear helps 3, 4 and 5 year olds integrate their Native American culture with other life skills. In addition to working at her home school in Pawhuska, she travels throughout Osage County, taking her program to ten other sites. Ms. Spotted Bear is employed at an environmental company in Bartlesville. She often travels with her mother to do cultural presentations. She has been dancing since she was old enough to walk, and she continues traditional practices. “We enjoy our culture and it is part of our everyday life,” said Mrs. Spotted Bear. “It is something we live, not something we just do on weekends. We’re looking forward to helping others understand a part of our culture,” she concluded. The traditional dress presentation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House, 1500 South Fourth Street. The other noon program at the Club House will be a presentation on Sept. 22 on the “little people” in Native American stories. An evening presentation is scheduled for Sept. 23 at the Standing Bear Park and Powwow Grounds from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature Native American music and information on the many dances seen at powwows. The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch or dinner, with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests. Pawhuska Couple Learns Son, Wife Crash VictimsPAWHUSKA, Okla. (AP) — Hubert and Orpha Plumleigh didn’t know their son and daughter-in-law’s flight had crashed until a relative stopped by and told them about Swissair Flight 111 the next day. That’s when they learned that Glen and Charlotte Plumleigh, both 56, died Wednesday night on their way to a vacation in Switzerland and Germany. ‘‘The news just floored us,’’ Mrs. Plumleigh said. Their son met his future bride at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colo., and they were married 38 years ago, the Plumleighs said. Mrs. Plumleigh said the couple, who lived in Lakewood, Colo., loved to travel, visiting far-off locales like Australia and Hong Kong. Glen Plumleigh worked at a television station in Grand Junction, Colo., for four years, then spent 18 years at a Denver station, his mother said. She said he began producing videos for Coors Brewing Co. in 1981 and started his own company in 1993. Charlotte Plumleigh stayed home with the couple’s children, Debbie and Marty, Mrs. Plumleigh said. The family most likely will gather in Lakewood for memorial services, depending on whether the search crews are able to find their bodies. If not, the family may try to go to Nova Scotia, Mrs. Plumleigh said. Since the crash, the Plumleighs have found solace in films their son made of important family events. On one tape, their son retraced the Plumleigh family roots in a tribute to his father for his 80th birthday five years ago. Their son’s recorded voice speaks of ‘‘Okies and the people related to Okies’’ who gathered for a large birthday picnic at Lake Keystone. ‘‘They were a lovely couple,’’ Mrs. Plumleigh said. Said her husband, blinking back tears: ‘‘We’ve been lucky.’’ Fall Enrollment For PTC Class Gets Under WayPioneer Technology Center’s Agricultural Business Management class is now taking enrollment for fall classes. This program, under the direction of Erwin Anderson, works to combine classroom experience with practical application to help Oklahoma families improve the skills they use in managing farm, ranch, and agricultural-based businesses. Individual assistance is provided in financial planning, record keeping, tax management, low interest rate loan applications, and Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training. The classroom portion of the ABM program enables clients to learn record-keeping skills and interact with other individuals that are also involved in agricultural-based businesses. Clients receive instruction in how to use basic analytical tools such as budgeting and financial statements including cash flow, income and net worth. Erwin Anderson, program coordinator, visits each client’s operation throughout the course to help them with the concepts that are taught in the classroom. Clients gain competencies as they see firsthand how the skills they are learning can be used within their own operations. Clients are also encouraged to stay up to date with current management information by attending seminars offered through the ABM program. For more information contact Erwin Anderson at 762-8336, ext. 240. August Water Pump Almost DryBy MAX STOKESBERRY News Staff Writer A taste of what has been a steady diet of heat and drouth for many parts of Oklahoma came to Kay and surrounding counties last month. The pump almost went dry as the rain gauge at Ponca City’s Municipal Airport registered only slightly more than half an inch of moisture following a hefty 7.67 inches during July. Residents turned up the air conditioners on 12 days when temperatures rose to 100 degrees or higher, topping out at 103 on Aug. 25 and 27. Last month’s temperatures and lack of rainfall did not favor development of summer crops in Kay County, reported Agricultural Educator Larry Fleck. The weather adversely affected flowering, pollination and pod setting on double crop soybeans and the pod fill in early season beans, the extension agent said. Early planted grain sorghum, now being harvested, benefited from July’s rains, and yields reported by producers have been average or better. The yield potential of later planted sorghum has been decreased by last month’s lack of moisture and high temperatures. “Cotton plants have also exhibited moisture and heat stress and have begun to open bolls and hasten maturity. Lack of rain has reduced pasture and hay production. Quality of grass has decreased and protein supplementation for adequate livestock gains is needed,” Fleck said. Moisture measuring only .02, .03 and .04 fell during the first 25 days of August, and after a string of 11 rainless days everybody felt a little better when showers of .09, .26 and .12 were received Aug. 26-28. Three more dry days rounded out the month. Rain was even more sparse at the two Mesonet monitoring stations in the county, with a total of .35-inch registered four miles south of Blackwell and .09 eight miles east of Newkirk. Universal Weather Station observers said last month’s rainfall at the airport was 2.95 inches below normal. But the total of 27.60 for the first eight months of 1998 was 2.41 above normal. At this time a year ago the local gauge showed 38.76 inches en route to a record-busting year of 51.08. Last month’s moisture total was the smallest for an August in at least 31 years, according to local records. Only in two other years did the figure fall below an inch, in 1982 and 1988. The most rain for an August came in 1992 (8.53 inches). August 1977 recorded 7.13 inches and the third greatest amount was last year’s 6.49. The hottest August temperature in the past 31 years was 109 degrees in 1970. The Augusts of 1980 and 1984 had readings of 108. Lowest temperature last month was 61 on the 7th. Lowest in the past 31 years was 49 in 1988. The average daily temperature last month was 84.5 degrees, which was 3.6 above normal. Breeziest day was Aug. 27 when winds averaged 27 miles an hour from the north-northwest and reached a top speed of 46 mph. 1958 Cockpit Exhibit Focal Point For Museum Grand ReopeningBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Cockpit of a 1958 Commander Aero Star, similar to the one flown by Ponca City Aviatrix Jerrie Cobb arrived by truck-drawn trailer Friday to take its place in history. The cockpit will be one of the focal points of a Pioneer Woman Museum exhibit honoring Cobb as the first woman to train as an astronaut and other accomplishments. The cockpit is to be a part of the permanent gallery exhibit, “An Oklahoma Woman: Patchwork in Time and Space,” slated to debut with the museum’s grand reopening on Sept. 26. Oklahoma Historical Museums Director Kathy Dickson of Oklahoma City, who has been working with the local staff, Jan Prough and Aimee Goff to set up the exhibits, was on hand when the aviation piece arrived. “We’re really excited to be featuring Jerrie Cobb, who has been long overdue for recognition in the state and nationally for her accomplishments.” Ms. Cobb will be here for the grand reopening on Sept. 26 and will be autographing her book “Jerrie Cobb: Solo Pilot,” at the museum that day, between 1 and 3 p.m. The book is not available in stores, and can only be purchased on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 at the museum or from the Jerrie Cobb Foundation, which is the recipient of the book’s proceeds. For many years Cobb has played a humanitarian role, flying medicine and other supplies to indigent native tribes in South America, and her foundation helps support these activities. National and international media attention are expected for the grand reopening of the expanded museum, and much of the attention has been generated due to the anticipated appearance of Cobb. CNN, CBS and others have announced their intention of covering the event. Cobb learned to fly at the age of 12 and set four world aviation records and was only the fourth American to be awarded the gold wings of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, governing authority for all world aviation records. She was the first woman to complete NASA’s Mercury astronaut test and was one of the original eight astronaut trainees on the 1961 Mercury Astronaut Selection Team. The pilot’s parents were the late William Harvey and Helena S. Cobb of Ponca City. Her father was the Pontiac-Cadillac dealer here for about 15 years. Reopening of the museum’s celebration is expected to generate a large crowd and will feature the well-known Will Rogers imitator Gene McFall, as part of the festivities. The steering committee headed by Jayne Detten, has been working several months with the museum’s advisory board on the ceremony for the event. Nearly NewsTalk about hot news! NN had a call from Joel Trout Saturday afternoon, and the subject was — you guessed it — the extremely hot weather. Joel agrees with NN that it has been unreasonably hot this August, but she recalls a July in 1954 when the temperature was up to 113 and 114 for several days in a row. NN got to checking in the files, and sure enough, July 11 through the 14th of 1954, the temperature ran from 111 to 114. The 114 degrees on July 6, 1954 was the highest the temperature had been in Ponca City since July 19, 1936. On that day it read 116. Thanks, Joel, you made NN feel just a little cooler. Hooray! The 1997-98 Mid High yearbooks are here. Sophomores that ordered and prepaid last year can pick the book up during fourth hour, high school, room 305. If you didn’t purchase one last year, but would like one now, contact Pat Foy, 762-5177 or 767-8013. Cost $10. Imagine Gary Gallagher’s surprise when he opened up the latest issue of “Scott Stamp Monthly” and found a picture of the Ponca City’s American Legion Home. The picture was shown with a May 5, 1938, first day cover addressed to J.H. Crosby, American Legion Home School, Ponca City, Okla. Crosby was superintendent of the AL Home back then. His son, Joe. H. Crosby, was serving as show chairman of the 1998 OKPEX national stamp show in Oklahoma City when a fellow collector pointed the card out to him. He couldn’t imagine why he should be impressed with a 1 1/2-cent post card until he saw the addressee. The card had been mailed the year before his birth. The message on the reverse announced a meeting of the Ponca Philatelic Society. The younger Crosby spent his early years at the home with his parents. He had acquired the photo postcard of the Legion Home earlier. Congratulations to the Ponca City Chapter of Quail Unlimited. The club, one of the more active in the nation, has twice hosted the QU National Championship Dog of the Year field trial at Red Rock Ranch, 16 miles southeast of town. The cover and the feature article of the most recent Quail Unlimited Magazine were devoted to the trial, with “Sam,” the top dog, featured in a photo by Lynn Hohensee on the cover. Hohensee also took inside photos and wrote the accompanying story. DEATHSKennith D. Keeler Kennith D. KeelerHARRAH — Kennith D. Keeler, resident of Harrah, Okla. and a former resident of Pawnee, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1998 in Oklahoma City. He was 62. The funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 8, 1998 at 10 a.m. in the Asa Smith Chapel in Harrah. Burial will follow in Memory Lane Cemetery under the direction of the Asa Smith Funeral Service. Mr. Keeler was born Oct. 12, 1935 in Pawnee, Okla., the son of Marvin William and Ruby Cunningham Keeler. He moved to Harrah in 1973 from Oklahoma City. A retired Safeway truck driver, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Teamsters Union. He had also served as an Oklahoma County Deputy Sheriff’s Reserve member. He is survived by his wife, Deloris; one son, Rick Keeler of Harrah; two daughters, Cyndi Keeler of Oklahoma City and Kimberly Elkins of Purcell; three brothers, Charles Keeler of Oklahoma City, Dale Keeler of Coweta and Delbert Keeler of Missouri; a sister, Nancy Shelton of Enid; his mother, Ruby Long of Wichita, Kan., and two grandchildren. Vernon Vaughn RiggsVernon Vaughn Riggs, resident of Ponca City, died early Friday, Sept. 4, 1998 at his home. He was 87. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998 in the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Don Stanton, pastor, Faith Tabernacle, officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Masonic graveside rites will be presented by members of the Newkirk Lodge No. 88 AF&AM. Casket bearers will be Glen Pelts, Nick Alexy, Gary Jackson, Steven Gregory, James A. Henderson, and Vernon V. Riggs II. Honorary bearers will be grandchildren. Vernon Riggs was born Aug. 14, 1911 in Bennington, Okla., the son of Aaron and Ada Belle (Adair) Riggs. His early years were spent in southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. As a young man, he worked in construction, helping to build the Nichols Hills addition in Oklahoma City. At the age of 19 he went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad. He worked for the railroad for 45 years before taking medical retirement in 1974. Mr. Riggs worked on the section gang, as a machine operator, and section foreman for the Santa Fe. On Aug. 15, 1938 he was married to Anna N. (Cloninger) Pelts in Guthrie, Okla. They made their first home in Britton, Okla., coming to Ponca City in 1944. The couple was “bumped” by the railroad to several different towns before established their permanent home in Ponca City in 1960. Mr. Riggs was a member of the Newkirk Lodge No. 88 AF&AM. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are four sons, Isaac H. “Bill” Pelts of Ponca City, Vernon E. Riggs of San Antonio, Texas, Michael V. Riggs and Don Riggs, both of Ponca City; three daughters, Rosalie M. Drew of Stillwater, Marcella V. Henderson and Martha B. Cain, both of Ponca City; one step-sister, Bertha Riggs; 36 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna in 1992; his parents, one daughter, Dovie Gildhouse; three brothers, four sisters, one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for heart and cancer research, 825 Northeast Thirteenth St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104. SERVICES PENDINGHarold WhitlowHarold “T.Y.” Whitlow, Ponca City resident, died Friday, September 4, 1998, at his home. He was 76. Funeral arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, and will be announced later. FUNERALSMondayMichael Bron RutledgeMemorial service set for 10 a.m. at Trout Funeral Home. No burial scheduled — the body has been willed for anatomical research. WednesdayRoy Allison AlsdurfGraveside service set for 10:30 a.m. in Blackwell Cemetery. Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell in charge of arrangements. NEWS BRIEFSMeeting Change — Members of the Pioneer Genealogy Society will meet Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. The meeting date has been changed this month due to the holiday. Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv. Free GED Classes — Free GED classes will start Sept. 14 at Frontier School. Classes meet every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Community Education Room. Tuition and books are at no charge. To enroll call Shelley Cook at 723-4360 (weekdays) or Marian Shiever at 723-4271 (evenings). You do not have to live in the Frontier School District to enroll. Restyling Your old jewelry is our business. Downey Designs International- While you wait. Call for appointment today, 765-7222, Friedman’s Jewelers. adv. Youth Summit — Your participation is needed in Ponca City’s Youth Summit on Sept. 23. Hear guest speaker Cathy Keating and be a part of the community dialogue to discuss how to better serve the needs of local youth. Registration forms are available from Ann Bandy at 762-1254. Call Don Sawyer, your full time chimney sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca 762-8883 adv. Royal Neighbors to Meet — The Royal Neighbors of America will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Christian Church. This will be a regular meeting and all members are urged to be present. Need Your carpet cleaned? Top of the line equipment, latest technology factory trained technician, introductory price. Call Floorcraft, 762-8381 adv. PCSEA Bingo Resumes — Ponca City Site Employee’s Association bingo resumes Saturday in the Conoco Atrium Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with bingo at 7 p.m. Theme will be celebrating the NFL. Vehicle Vandalism — At 2:09 a.m. Saturday a woman in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported vandalism to her vehicle. A destruction of private property report was taken. Ponca Citian Serving in Marines — Marine Cpl. Timmy J. Saltarelli, son of Linda L. Saltarelli of 800 North Peachtree, recently participated in a training exercise in Singapore while on a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable, embarked aboard the ships of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group. During the training exercise, Saltarelli received training on urban warfare techniques, rope rappelling, close-quarter battle, weapons and small unit fighting. His unit is home based in Camp Pendleton, Calif. The 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School joined the Marine Corps in June 1995. Citian’s Husband in Navy — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph D. Carlat, whose wife, Terri, is the daughter of Darrell and June Barnes of Ponca City, recently visited France while on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, home ported in Norfolk, Va. During the port visit to Cannes, Carlat joined the French in celebrating Bastille Day, their national holiday. While in Cannes, crew members from Carlat’s ship refurbished and landscaped a retirement home that housed 70 elderly men and women. The 1983 graduate of Waxahachie High School of Waxahachie, Texas, joined the Navy in April 1993. Ponca City Airman Visits France — Navy Airman Terry L. Burge, son of Keith Burge of 1713 North Osage, Ponca city, recently visited France while on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, home ported in Norfolk, Va. Upon departure from France, Burge’s ship was awarded the 1997 Ships Store Best Sales and Service Award in the Atlantic Fleet. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is one of the carriers deployed around the world to maintain a U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. The 1997 graduate of Ponca City High School joined the Navy in August 1997. Pleasant Valley — The Pleasant Valley Reunion will be held Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Sun ‘N Fun shelterhouse. A covered dish luncheon is planned. All former residents of that area are invited to attend. Flattened Tires — At 7:26 a.m. Friday a man in the 1000 block of Riveria Avenue advised police that someone had let almost all the air out of the tires of his truck. A report was taken. Burglary — At 8:56 a.m. Friday police took a burglary report in the 400 block of South Perry Street after receiving a call from a person reporting that there were people inside the house that were “not suppose to be there.” Heritage Day Dinner — Dinner tickets for Heritage Day’s speaker, Dr. Goble, Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Kaw City Community Center, available at Cultural Center, Pioneer Bank, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce or call Kaw Lake Association, 762-9494 for information. Po-Hi Class of 1969 Reunion Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m. All class members interested in helping with 30 year reunion plans are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Susan Lander at 765-2876 or 762-5659. adv. Embezzlement — An embezzlement report was taken by police at 10:21 a.m. Friday at a business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street. Ponca City’s year round craft show is extending Thursdays hours we are now open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m Thursday 10 a.m to 7 p.m Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters Mall 318 East Grand. adv. Stolen Bike — A resident in the 500 block of North Fourth Street advised police at 10:51 a.m. Friday that a bike had been stolen. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Assault Arrest — At 11:07 a.m. Friday police arrested a man from the 400 block of West Gary Avenue for domestic assault and battery. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Larceny — At 11:46 a.m. Friday a resident in the 300 block of South Tenth Street notified police that his resident had been broken into and some items were missing. A grand larceny report was taken. New Shipment of antiques: Wardrobes, tables, coalhod, embossed umbrella stand, wicker chair, child’s wardrobe and set of six chairs. New shipment of the latest look in jewelry. Come see! Christy's, 3005 North 14th. adv. Theft — A man in the 800 block of North Union Street contacted police at 12:23 p.m. Friday reporting that his wallet had been stolen from a business in the 200 block of South Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned. Arrest — Police arrested a 41-year-old man at 1:37 p.m. Friday on two Stevens County warrants. Trespassing — At 3:09 p.m. Friday the police received a call from the principal at the Middle School reporting two trespassing juveniles. An officer was assigned. Injury Accident — At 3:48 p.m. Friday one person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical after sustaining injuries in an accident at Bradley Avenue and North Fourteenth Street. Arrest — A 33-year-old man was arrested at 4:11 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear. Arrest — At 5:32 p.m. Friday a 27-year-old man was arrested from he 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue for driving under the influence. Accident — An accident at North Seventh Street and East Highland Avenue was reported at 6:03 p.m. Friday. A report was taken. Arrest — Police arrested, from North Thirteenth Street and East Hazel Avenue, a 29-year-old man at 7:14 p.m. Friday for driving under suspension and no insurance. Fire Lighting — Police were notified at 9:05 p.m. Friday that someone was on the south side of Lake Ponca dam lighting fires. An officer responded. Stolen Bird — At 9:44 p.m. Friday extras patrol was requested after a bird was reportedly stolen from Pets, Etc., 109 East Grand Avenue. Trailer Vandalism — At 9:50 p.m. Friday police were called by a man in the 3500 block of A Street whom had “just scared off a man who was spray painting his trailer.” An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Hit & Run — A hit and run accident at Oak Street and West Grand Avenue was reported to police at 9:55 p.m. Friday. A report was taken. Assault — A woman advised police at 10:18 p.m. Friday that she had been assaulted in the 2300 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Rock Throwing — At 11:24 p.m. Friday a man in the 200 block of North Palm Street contacted police regarding 4-5 juveniles throwing rocks at his house. At midnight a call was received from a man in the same block reporting that the window of his semi-tractor trailer had been broken by someone throwing rocks. A report was taken. Tutor Training — Enroll now for tutor training with the Ponca City Literacy Council Sept. 10, 12, and 14 in the Programming Room of the Library. For more information call 767-0351. Arrest — Police arrested a 22-year-old man at 12:07 a.m. Saturday from the 1500 block of West South Avenue for driving under suspension. Free Sample of Este Lauder Foundation at John’s Apparel, 205 West Cleveland. adv. Arrest — A 31-year-old man was arrested at 12:07 a.m. Saturday from the 600 block of West Ponca Avenue for domestic assault and battery. Pauline's Every Monday Night Special. Fried Chicken Only- all white meat. All you can eat, $6.50. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. False Alarm — At 12:56 a.m. Saturday all units responded to a fire alarm at Vacu-Maid, however no fire was found. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv. Arrest — After a vehicle and foot pursuit police were able to arrest a 20-year-old man from the 600 block of West Broadway Avenue at 1:41 a.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, attempting to elude, reckless driving, no insurance and expired tags. Shots Fired — At 3:26 a.m. Saturday police were advised that shots had been fired at a man at the corner of Dixie Avenue and Twelfth Street. A report was taken. LIFESTYLESLittle News Little NewsMike and Michelle McFadden of Noblesville, Ind. announce the birth of a son at 9:24 p.m. Aug. 22, 1998. Luke Michael McFadden weighed 5-pounds, 12-ounces and measured 19-inches long. Maternal grandparents are Leon and Linda Lapel of Thomas and paternal grandparents are John and Gerry McFadden of Ponca City. Announcing the birth of their son are Brad and Lisa Burns. Brendyn Wayne Burns was born at 8:01 a.m. Aug. 11, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 4-ounces and measured 19 1/2-inches long. Maternal grandparents are Kathy and Allan Doyal of Ardmore and Larry Ewy of Blackwell and paternal grandparents are Sonny and Carol Burns of Tonkawa. Christian Brien Price is the name selected by David and Karen (Rockhold) Price of Moberly, Mo. for their son born at University Hospital in Colombia, Mo. at 10:01 p.m. Aug. 10, 1998. He weighed 7-pounds, 3-ounces and is the 17th grandchild of Bob and Marilyn Rockhold of Olathe, Kan., former residents of Ponca City. The baby has four siblings: Abigail, 8; Olivia, 7; Grayson, 5, and Noah, 14-months-old. Brody and Amy McDougal, 1609 North Osage, are announcing the birth of their son at 9:15 p.m. Sept. 1, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Brice Keaton McDougal weighed 8-pounds, 11-ounces and measured 22-inches long. Maternal grandparents are Lawrence and Diana Angle of Blackwell and paternal grandparents are Jim and Marie McDougal of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Gene and Veda Holcomb of Blackwell, Roy Holdaway of Idaho and Lillie Gall of Wyoming. Sale of Item To Benefit Opportunity CenterBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer A gem of an idea by Lana Jones, a member of the Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center, has been turned into a colorful and tasteful Afghan and a fundraiser for the organization. Jones explained that the proceeds will be used to support the Opportunity Center, which services 71 clients. Nancy Taylor and Robyn Boettcher put Lana’s ideas into art form and created the colorful thematic Afghan. Using a center scene depicting Opportunity Village, the Afghan is bordered by people holding hands. These handholding figures represent the Kay County communities of Ponca City, Tonkawa, Blackwell and Newkirk, which support the center. Adding to the beauty of the throw are flora of the area — wheat, Redbuds, iris and sunflowers on a background of yellow, trimmed in mauve and blue. The windmill in the foreground and the angels at the top and the bottom, add to the overall beauty. The Afghans have been finished in time for the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Afghans are to be displayed downstairs at the Country Club and also upstairs during the womens’ events there. For the tournament a limited edition has been created with the “Happy Warrior” logo of the charity tourney. These sell for $100, while the others are $50. The original artist art will be auctioned Friday evening at the social of the tournament. The Afghans are available at Christy’s and Carla’s Hallmark in Ponca City; Eastman National Bank in Newkirk; The Good Buy Shoppe in Blackwell, and Cope Photography in Tonkawa. National Geographic Guide To Include Marland MansionSome distinctive furnishings from the Marland Mansion will be featured in National Geographic’s Guide to America’s Stately Homes. The list of distinctive furnishings provided to the publication by the staff include a lamp of Gorham silver plate base and brass shade, embellished with gold stained glass. The base features silver sculpted lions as the feet to support the lamp. Another unusual piece is a 1730 Italian petit point chair. The walnut crest is an angel head, indicating it is a “matrimony chair,” usually given as a wedding gift. Another item is an English oak press cupboard with turned pendants at the corners of the frieze, inlaid with ebony and holly in conventional patterns typical of the Lake District in Suffolk, England in 1640. The 17th Century refectory table with acorn legs, sometimes referred to as a “Monks Table,” with six matching chairs has also been suggested. Mansion Web Site The Marland Estate Mansion now has its own web site. By clicking on www.marlandmansion.com you can take a tour of the mansion and grounds. There are also side tours including ceilings, angels, and dragons, Marland Family History, Marland Oil, events. Apron Strings Display Aprons of the world are on display at the Marland Mansion this month through Oct. 3. the display is in the Main kitchen of the Mansion which is open 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The exhibit is sponsored by Conoco and Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council. The apron display comes to Ponca City from Exhibits USA, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts Challenge Grant Program. Quilt Show HereThe Pioneer Area Quilters Guild is sponsoring a quilt show Sept. 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Marland Estate chapel, 901 Monument Road. Admission is $3 and the public is invited to attend. Title for the show is “Pieced On The Run, II.” For more information call Sara Myers, 580 765-4057. Work Progressing At MuseumBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Construction and assembly of the permanent exhibits at the Pioneer Woman Museum is in full force, as part of the process involved in gearing up for the museum’s grand opening on Sept. 26. A major quilt display has been hung and an antique iron exhibit is in place in the enlarged museum. Just this week a sound system was installed in the permanent gallery, which is to feature women pioneers in a variety of fields. Ponca City’s own Jerrie Cobb, who studied to be an astronaut, is to be featured for one of the displays, which is to be enhanced with the sound system. This main exhibit gallery will be titled “An Oklahoma woman: Patchwork in Time and Space.” Museum officials are hopeful that Ms. Cobb will do her own voice history to be played by the sound system. Ms. Cobb and Clara Luper, who led the historic civic rights sit-in movement in Oklahoma City in 1958, are to be here for the opening ceremonies. It is planned that Ms. Luper will also do her own voice for the display. Other voices are to be used for representing the other displays. Other displays will feature Anna Overholser, Roberta Campbell Lawson, Laura Hope Crews and Cassandra Sawyer. Another activity underway is the placing of donor bricks along the walkway. Steve Payne and Larry Ellis were working on this project Wednesday. Opening ceremonies are slated for 10 a.m., and Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin is the keynote speaker. Entertainment is planned throughout the day and a concession stand on the grounds, operated by the Ambucs, will be serving lunch with the proceeds going towards covering the opening ceremony expenses. Picnic tables will be provided by the City of Ponca City. Couple Creates Copper Cookie CuttersRaymond and Beth Braman own and operate Copper Shop, a home-based sheet metal shop in Parsons, Kan. Together they create many decorative items from copper, tin and wire. Most of the items they make are sold at the approximate 25 craft shows they attend each year. Braman said he was a sheet metal and air conditioning worker for 10 years before he started using his skills to create copper crafts about 14 years ago. Over the years the copper items the Bramans make have changed quite a bit. They started out with simple punched pictures and have evolved to decorative copper weather vanes, signs, pot racks, jewelry and copper cookie cutters — lots of cookie cutters. “The cutters have just about taken over our lives and business,” Braman said. “We are doing four sizes of nice, heavy, lead-free, copper cutters now” — tiny cutters of two inches, standard cutters of four to six inches, large cutters of five to seven inches with handles, and giant cutters ranging from five to 12 inches with handles. “The standard size and the giants were both good sellers last year,” Braman said. “We added the large size this year because of customer requests.” The Bramans are new members of the National Cookie Cutter Collector Club of America, or CCCC. They had been advised earlier by the club to start marking their cutters for future generations to collect. Now all Copper Shop cookie cutters, except the tiny size, are marked with a maker’s mark — a star shape with the Braman name below. The Bramans work many hours each day they are home, sometimes 10 to 12 hours. They do hire a little help during their rush season which begins in July. In the past they could usually depend on one of their three children helping out, but with two away at college and one an active junior in high school, their family help has dwindled. They also do special-order work to include a copper range hood and even a copper bath tub. The Bramans have sold their work at many prestigious arts and craft shows over the last 14 years, but they are especially proud of the fact that their work has been chosen and purchased in the past by Bloomingdale’s in New York and Harrod’s in London for special promotions. Wentz Camp Site For Chili Cook-OffBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Over the last 12 years the annual State Barbecue and Chili Cook-off, hosted by Professionals Today, has raised $55,000 for Hospice of Ponca City. Chairman Sandy James and co-chairman Loretta Leathers anticipate another large contribution will be forthcoming after this year’s event staged on Sept. 19 at Wentz Camp. Another important part of the fund raising will be the dance on Sept. 18, from 8 to 11 p.m., at the camp. This year barbecue cooks vying for the Oklahoma championship, and chili chefs earning points toward the world event, will have a pleasant change of scene overlooking Lake Ponca and the Lew Wentz Municipal Course. Members of Professionals Today work on the event all year long, and during September the committees shift into high gear to make the cook-off happen with the help of Hospice volunteers, sponsors and community minded individuals. At the Thursday club meeting at Golden Corral reports were given by the various committees and members received assignments for the cook-off. New members purchased their Professionals Today Cook-off shirts. The annual “stuffing of the goody bags” for the cook-off chefs is set for 6 p.m., Tuesday at the home of President Debbie Whitener. Members are to bring food items to share for refreshments that evening. Professionals Today will participate in the United Way Parade at 9:15 a.m., on Saturday. Final club meeting before the cook-off is set for 12 noon Sept. 17 at Golden Corral. In other business members paid quarterly dues, as the club year will change in January to coincide with a calendar year. Previously the installation of officers fell during August. Kimberly M. Knox EngagedKimberly Michelle Knox and Alan Joe Hager will marry Oct. 17 in a ceremony at the Zion Lutheran Church in Lahoma. Parents of the couple are William Knox and Ms. Marcia Knox, both of Lahoma, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hager, 2206 Garden. Miss Knox is a 1992 graduate from the Lahoma high school and a 1996 graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She teaches kindergarten for four-year-olds in the Blackwell school system. The prospective bridegroom graduated from Ponca City High School in 1989 and is the assistant golf professional at the Ponca City Country Club. Local Garden Council Names PlansThe Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs met at the Cann Center on Sept. 2 with Council Members accepting the following recommendations: the Council will sponsor the lighted daffodil on the Cann Center Grounds during the Festival of Angels for the coming three years; the annual Scholarship Awards will be given to as many as three students from the local high school studying Horticulture or related fields. Mary Ann Potter will chair this committee for 1998-1999. Other items approved by the members were the selection of Maureen Danielson, Ways and Means chairman for the Garden of Gifts to be presented in conjunction with the Dec. 6 open house at the Cann Center and the Council will continue the Gardener of the Year Award using the point system and each club of Council will be represented on the Selection Committee with Helen Widner and Maureen Danielson as co-chairmen. Tom Bergey of the Golden Trowel Herb Farm in Newalla gave the program following the meeting. This program, based on herb cooking and sampling of the foods, was given for 40 members and guests. Books with his recipes were also available. The Garden Council’s 70th birthday will be celebrated at the Cann Center on Oct. 7 honoring all Ponca City garden clubs and their longest enrolled member. Aimee Hankins Bride-ElectAn Oct. 3 wedding at the Second Baptist Church is planned by Aimee Linnea Hankins and Matthew Clayton Waller. The bride-elect is the daughter of Janis Johnston of Ponca City and Richard Hankins of Cherryvale, Kan. Waller is the son of Deborah Woodward of Fresno, Calif. and Gary Waller of Ponca City. The bride-to-be is a 1989 graduate of Ponca City High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in Landscape and Contracting in 1994. She is currently an assistant in the Victim Services program with the Kay County District Attorney’s office. Waller graduated from Fresno High School in California in 1989 and is currently studying pre-med/physical therapy at Northern Oklahoma College. He is shop foreman at Arrowhead Industries and is also employed at General Nutrition Center. YMCA Offers Benefits For ExercisersA complete physical fitness program should seek to improve and then maintain cardiovascular efficiency and endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and optimal body composition said a spokesperson for the YMCA. Some of the benefits of a complete and consistent exercise program are: reduced body fat, improved sleep, increased muscle strength, improved flexibility, increased bone density, increased energy, and enhanced feeling of well-being. The key to consistent exercise is finding a type of exercise or group of people to exercise with that makes exercising fun and an enjoyable experience. The YMCA offers three types of traditional group exercise classes taught by certified instructors. Both morning and evening classes are offered. Cardio Step meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:45 p.m. This class is designed for all fitness levels and includes warm-up, step aerobics, weights, and floor exercises. Definitions is a strength-training class. This class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. and Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Exercise to Music is high-low impact aerobics class designed for all ages. Ages of the current class participants range from 20s to 80s. The class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 a.m. For information regarding membership and fees contact the YMCA at 765-5417. Bressie Reunion Slated Sept. 13The 42nd annual Bressie Community Reunion will be held Sept. 13 at the Bressie Community Building, formerly Tearney School, located three miles south of the Salt Fork River Bridge on state Highway 177 and 2.5 miles east All residents, former residents, relatives and friends are invited to attend and bring a family-sized covered dish to be included in the potluck buffet to be held at 1 p.m. Beverages and table service will be provided. School was first held in this community in 1902 in a dugout one-half mile west of Bressie headquarters, until spring 1904. That fall the Bressie schoolhouse was built. Subsequently, two other area schools, Tearney and Rein, were built and Bressie area residents were students there also until 1960 when the Rein school was closed. The focus of this year’s reunion will be sharing memories of education in a one-room schoolhouse. Attendees are encouraged to bring audio and video recorders. After the dinner, roll call will be held and all present will have the opportunity to share their stories. For more information, call Neil Blubaugh, president, (580) 723-4331, or Maxine Hall (580) 268-3703, secretary-treasurer. Events Will Honor ScottsA reception and dance at the American Legion Post, 407 West South Avenue, will honor Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Scott Sr., 300 North Fourteenth, on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. The event will be 7-11 p.m. Sept. 12. Scott and the former Jean Anne Crisp were married Sept. 1, 1973 in Ponca City. She is the daughter of Mel and Lenora Crisp of Ponca City and he is the son of the late Bert and Lola Scott. Scott is currently employed with J. H. Kelly Great Plains Division, North Fab Shop as QAQC/Safety. He has been a member of Local Union 430 Tulsa, formerly Local Union 767 Ponca City, for 30 years. He is a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Scott worked for the Mel Crisp Construction Company for 10 years and has been employed 13 years as bookkeeper for the American Legion Post 14. She is a member of the American Legion auxiliary and Women of the Moose auxiliary. The couple is affiliated with St. Mary’s Catholic Church and their hobbies include entertaining their family with cookouts and spending time with children and 10 grandchildren. Their children and spouses are Gina and Billy Cruz of Azusa, Calif., Annette and Michael Newcomb of Ulysses, Kan., David and Angie Scott of Ponca City. They are also the parents of the late Melvin Scott Jr. Newcomers Club Officers Named At Recent MeetThe monthly meeting of Newcomers was held on Aug. 20 at the Marland Mansion with 53 members in attendance. Vicki Bishop, president, led the group in the invocation and introduced seven visitors — Marty Steadly, Lori Young, Rose Crawford, Karen Sanderson, and Ben Gurch. Barbara Brown from the literary council was the speaker and she went through a sample reading lesson with the club. She emphasized the need for more literacy volunteers. New officers for the club are Tamra Wink, president; Jan Neylon, vice president; Sandr Hover, treasurer; Lynne Anthony, reservations; Laura Eicher, hospitality; Helen Gaw, correspondence; Theory Chui, programs; Joyce Allen, public relations; Desta Parks, newsletter; Sheryl Doornbos and P.J. Polk, decorations; and Joyce Fox, sponsor. Newcomers meets on the third Thursday of each month. It is designed to let new people in town meet together. Many interest groups are available such as Bridge, Bunco, Mom and Tots. If you are new in town and need more information about the club, please contact Joyce Fox at 762-9578. The September meeting will feature a silent auction. Presbyterian Women Plan LuncheonA new year for Presbyterian Women begins with their September meeting, and the theme for the monthly programs will be the “Purpose of Presbyterian Woman.” The first meeting will introduce the 1998-99 Bible study using the book of Jeremiah. The introduction, “The Message of the Prophet Jeremiah” written by Alice Bellis, will be given by Ann Salmons at a noon luncheon Sept. 10. Bonita James, moderator, encourages all women of the church to attend. Following this meeting the circles will continue the study at their meetings. The blessing will be given by Francis Giezentanner and the devotion by Betty Frohlich. Reservations may be made with Frances Waldron, 762-5284 or Virginia Brown, 765-9574. Kay Panhellenic Board Meeting SetThe Kay County Panhellenic Board will meet Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the home of Sandy Hudack, 1508 El Camino. All area sorority alumnae clubs are encouraged to have a representative at the meeting. It is not necessary to have an organized club to be represented on the Kay County Panhellenic Board. Any area alumnae who would like to represent their sorority is invited to attend this first meeting of the year. The main project of the Kay County Panhellenic is the Christmas House Tour, usually held on the first Sunday of December. Proceeds from the tour are used to fund scholarships given to area senior women who plan to attend rush activities at their college. In 1998 scholarships in the amount of $700 each were presented to four women: Jill Brien, Kate Emig, and Julie Schiltz of Ponca City and Robin Aupperle of Kaw City. If you have questions about the meeting you may contact Sue Helton at 765-7872 or Sandy Hudack at 762- 5820. Tonkawa 1988 Reunion SlatedThe Tonkawa graduating Class of 1988 will gather for a 10-year reunion Oct. 2-3 to coincide with the 1998 Tonkawa High School homecoming. The RSVP deadline for the reunion dinner has been extended to Sept. 11. Contact Tracy (Kegans) McAreavey, 580 628-4209, for more information or if you know the address of any of the following individuals: Lorrie Moser, Darrin Ballard, Sam Lincoln, Steve White, Brian Maloney, Suzanne Perry. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order. The devotion entitled “Each Day Brings a Chance To Be Better” along with humorous selection “Living Somewhere in La La Land” was given by Ruth Garroutte. The TOPS Pledge was given by Joanne Radabaugh and the KOPS Kreed by Robert Oldham. Roll was called by Natalie McCoy followed by the weight report. Best Loser was Deanne Wittmer and the Ha Ha pot was won by Shirley Love. The chapter welcomed six new members and charms were presented to Blanch Pontius, Shirley Love, and Betty Flower. The program was a detailed explanation of the Food Chart with a question and answer period following, and the meeting was adjourned . Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Brief programs are presented each week and visitors are welcome. Weigh-in time is 6:15-6:55 p.m. and the meetings are at 7 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448 or Natalie McCoy, 767-1429. McGaha Reunion At Ponca ParkThe annual McGaha family reunion was held Aug. 23, at Lake Ponca Park. The McGaha reunions were started 30 years ago in Drury, Kan., and moved later to Ponca City. Those attending this year were Delores Jones, Dayle McGaha, and Betty Mitchell from Blackwell; Jo Wolf and granddaughters Allison and Amber Scott, Mark Perez and Lucy Shafer, and Donna Baumen from Newkirk; Randy, Marcia, Eve and Ace Engle, Doug Dunn Jr., Alan, Kathy, Jason and Jaime Pettigrew, and Glen and Verona Mair from Ponca City; Clif, Sherilyn, Caleb and Hannah Elder from Wichita, Kan.; John T. Cash, and the eldest member Florris Cash who was 85 years old from Tonkawa; Kim, Megan and Michael Davis from Enid; and Delbert and Cecelia McGaha from Stillwater. Lifestyles Deadlines AnnouncedForms for engagement, anniversary and wedding announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor. The News requests that the name of a contact person and a telephone number, where they may be reached during business hours, be listed. The deadline for the Sunday edition for stories with pictures is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted at least two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, the News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event. However, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. Stories submitted prior to one month following the ceremony will usually receive preference in the Sunday edition. If the photo is a snapshot rather than a professional photograph, it may not be usable. We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be enlarged or reduced as needed. The only exception is some snapshots. Check with the Lifestyles Editor. There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may bleed through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if information submitted is handwritten rather than typed. Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where, etc. ”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story but you may certainly do so if you desire; but be aware that the story is subject to editing. Items may be mailed, faxed or brought in person to the News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed. Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. For further information contact the Lifestyles Editor. If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit by mail. Lori Lynn Ramey Becomes Bride of Talby Shain JustusLori Lynn Ramey and Talby Shain Justus were married Aug. 1, 1998 in a 4 p.m. ceremony officiated by the Rev. John Ware at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Stillwater. Parents of the bride are Mary Ramey and Jerry Ramey, both of Newkirk. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Justus of Stillwater. Grandparents of the couple are Hazel Ramey of Newkirk, Tina Bell Ham of Shawnee, Juanita Simmons of Enid and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Justus of Enid. The musical program included “Sunrise, Sunset” with Bobby Simma, pianist, and Judy Jones, violinist. Suzanne Watson sang “This Day” during the lighting of the candles. Also played were “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “Te Deum,” and “The Wedding March.” Nathan Mattox sang “The Other Side of Me” as the Unity candle was lit and a duet with Mattox and Lacey Culley sang “This Day.” The bride wore a white satin designer gown styled with a fitted bodice, Sweetheart neckline and long sleeves embroidered with pearls. The gown was complemented by a chapel length train. Her fingertip-length veil was attached to a headband accented with miniature white satin rosebuds and pearls. The bride carried a cascade arrangement of Casablanca lilies, Dendrobium orchids, Fire and Ice roses and stephanotis. Amber Ramey of Newkirk served her sister as Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Christine Ramey of Newkirk, sister of the bride; Kerri Justus of Wichita, Kan., sister-in-law of the bridegroom, and Keedra Justus of Stillwater, sister of the bridegroom. Each attendant wore a full length fitted gown with Navy blue satin skirt. The sleeveless bodice of white rose embossed satin featured a high neckline in front and a low-cut back. Each carried a cascade of Casablanca lilies, Dendrobium orchids, Fire and Ice roses and alstomeria. McCandren Lewis of Newkirk, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a full length white satin sundress with lace overlay on the skirt accented with white satin rosebuds. Zachary Buchanon of Newkirk, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer. Suzanne Watson and Jenny Horinek of Edmond attended the guest book. Harley Justus III of Wichita, Kan., brother of the bridegroom, was the Best Man. Serving as groomsmen were Brian Shafer of Edmond, Nathan Mattox of Stillwater and J. R. Ramey of Newkirk, brother of the bride. Ushers were Randy Wertenberger of Sabetha, Kan., Chuck Kerns of Gillette, Wyo. and Todd Perry of Pampa, Texas. Following the reception at the church the couple left for a wedding trip to the Caribbean and Walt Disney World. They are residing in Oxford, Kan. The bride is a Marketing Education teacher and coordinator and the bridegroom is a Volleyball, Basketball and Track coach at Winfield High School in Winfield, Kan. He is also a student at Wichita State University. Wheatheart NutritionVolunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Sept. 7: Holiday Tuesday, Sept. 8: Baked ham; Arabian peach salad; broccoli rice casserole; roll with butter; ice cream. Wednesday, Sept. 9: Frito Chili Pie; tossed salad with tomato; Frito chips; cinnamon roll with butter; chilled pineapple. Thursday, Sept. 10: McRibs; buttered mixed vegetables; Mexican coleslaw; bun with butter; oatmeal cake. Friday, Sept. 11: Fish crispies/tartar sauce; macaroni and cheese; buttered carrots; cornbread with butter; watermelon; cookie. Kristin Suzanne Brown Weds Randy G. RollinsKristin Suzanne Brown became the bride of Randy Gene Rollins in a 2 p.m. ceremony Aug. 1, 1998 at the Harmony Baptist Church. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Bruce Allen. Cathy Byard, pianist, played a traditional processional and Jessica Ennis sang the “Wedding Song” and “If You Could See What I See.” Parents of the couple are James and Florence Brown of Ponca City and Alvin and Freida Rollins of Kaw City. The bride was attired in a floor length designer gown of candlelight crepe with the bodice and sleeves overlaid with lace. The bride carried a cascade of ivory roses and ivy with ivory lace accents. Her fingertip length veil was attached to a headpiece of roses and seed pearls and was designed by Louri Bruder, cousin of the bride. Serving her sister as Matron of Honor was Gaytha Sebor. She wore a tea length Hunter green dress with matching lace overlay and carried an arm bouquet of cream-colored roses with Hunter green ribbon bow and streamers. Alvin Rollins Jr. was the Best Man and ushers were Greg Sebor and Mike Rainwater. Calie Jo Sebor, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a cream-colored dress. Jay Tyler Sebor, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer and carried a round pillow in shades of cream and beige. Jamie Putnam attended the guest book. Assisting with the reception at the church were Pat Brown, Joan Dunaway, Sandi Winkelman and Jamie Putnam. Among the guests attending the wedding were Larry and Linda Bruder and Chad and Linzi Sneed of Stillwater; Donna Stout of Guthrie; Ginger Shahrestani, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Shephard and Alex, and David Gregg, all of Oklahoma City. Also Rick Norman of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Vanhauen of El Dorado, Kan., Paul and Laura Clark of Stillwater, Doris Rollins of Junction City, Kan., Don and Velma Davidson of Newkirk, Linda O’Maley of Blackwell, Todd, Kim, Stephan and Kelsey Guinn of Edmond. The newlywed couple resides in Ponca City. The bride is employed in the Retail Credit Department at Conoco, Inc. Kerr-Kennett Nuptial Vows Exchanged At Tulsa ParkThe Woodward Park in Tulsa was the setting for the recent wedding of Nalena Donique Kerr and Roy Bob Kennett. Their nuptials were solemnized in a 6 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Mylora Tuttle. A taped rendition of Michael Bolton’s “I Said I Loved You, But I Lied” was played. Parents of the couple are Don and Karen Kerr of Shidler and Robert and Lolla Kennett of Tulsa. The bride wore a white satin and lace gown designed with a full skirt and cathedral length train. Sequins and pearls adorned the bodice and puffed sleeves and the sweetheart neckline. The shoulders of the bodice were topped with fabric rosettes and the skirt hemline of scalloped lace was adorned with sequins. The train was detailed with heart-shaped cutouts and her satin-edged veiling was secured by a lace and fabric crown of white roses embellished with heart-shaped pearls. She carried an arrangement of Fire and Ice roses, baby’s breath and greenery. Elizabeth Hadley and Kagen Nichols, niece and nephew of the bride, served as flower girl and ringbearer. They wore “Royal” robes over their clothing and each wore a crown. Nieces and nephews of the bride assisted with the wedding. The bride’s mother and the bridegroom’s father served as attendants for the couple. Hosting the reception at the park shelterhouse were sisters of the bride: Lori Hadley, Meschelle West, Andrea Ryan, Kris Nichols and Suzzane Boyd. Among the guests present were Leroy Kennett, uncle of the bridegroom; Brett Ryan, cousin of the bride, both of Tulsa, and Tyral Kerr of Collinsville, brother of the bride. Following a wedding trip to Key Largo, Fla. the couple resides in Webb City. The bride is employed at El Chico’s and is a student at Northwestern State University. The bridegroom is Photo Lab Manager at Drug Warehouse. Kappa Alpha Theta Organization Begins Activities for ‘98‘99 YearKappa Alpha Theta alumnae from Kay County met Aug. 31 to begin the group’s 1998-99 activities. Arleen Jacobson hosted the potluck event with 11 members present, including Jackie Boyd and Shelly Barr of Blackwell. Barbara Impson, president, called the meeting to order. Officer reports followed with Jane Johnson, treasurer, stating that dues are payable by Oct. 1, and Elizabeth Nickles, Panhellenic representative, giving the winners of this year’s Panhellenic scholarships. Marilyn Leming, rush recommendation chairman, added that Nikki Terry of Ponca City and Julie Jacques of Shidler had pledged Theta at Oklahoma State University. Impson gave insight to current fraternity trends, most notably the restructure of Theta’s administrative levels. She told that a joint meeting with the local Alpha Chi Omega alumnae was scheduled for Jan. 26. There was a discussion concerning a fund raiser, and the next meeting was set for Nov. 2. The meeting concluded with each member recalling their collegiate Big Sis and their current whereabouts. Bits and PiecesVision AMBUCS Members of the Vision AMBUCS held a back-to-school meeting Sept. 1 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Pat Boyd, president, presided and Melinda McCormick conducted a spelling bee. Members were encouraged to check the bulletin and find out what teams they were on. Garden Club The Sept. 9 meeting of Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Margaret Price, 2106 Garden Drive. Co-hostess will be Sandie Penewitt. This meeting will be a “Get-Acquainted-Social” event. Members are invited to bring items for the Serendipity table being taken care of by Mary Anne Potter and Helen Widner. For additional information about the garden club interested persons can call Mary Anne Potter, SR&T president, 767-1957. Longwood Reunion The sixth annual reunion of Longwood area School students and teachers, past and present, will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12 at a Lake Ponca Shelterhouse. Schools represented are Oak View, Enterprise, Maple Grove and Foster. A potluck dinner will be served at 12:30. Beverages and tableware will be furnished. All are welcome to attend and more information may be received by calling 580-765-9771. Colwells Observe 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. Bob Colwell of Tonkawa will be honored by their family on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary at a reception Sept. 13. The event will be held at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Tonkawa and friends and relatives are invited to attend between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. The honorees request no gifts. Bob Colwell and the former Bertie Lou Thompson were married Sept. 18, 1948 at the First Baptist Church in Blackwell. Both are longtime members of the First Baptist Church in Tonkawa. Mr. Colwell was a supervisor at Smith International Inc., retiring in 1991 after 38 years of service. Mrs. Colwell was employed for several years at the Service Bank and later as a secretary for Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Inc. in Tonkawa, retiring in 1994. Their children are Don and Mercy Colwell of Tonkawa and Rod and Debbie Colwell of Ponca City. The honorees have three grandchildren: Ashley and Chelsey Colwell of Ponca City and Kyle Colwell of Tulsa. Anniversary Event HeldMr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Hamblin celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a reception Aug. 22 in the Fellowship Hall of the Second Baptist Church in Ponca City. The event was hosted by their children and grandchildren: Dennis and Linda Hamblin, Steven and Kimberly of Rockwall, Texas. The theme for the afternoon was “A Celebration of Fifty Years.” A surprise “Memory Album” was presented, including letters from their children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The afternoon's entertainment included a history of the honored couple given by their son, Dennis and “A Letter to Grandma” and “A Letter to Grandpa” given by their grandchildren, Steven and Kimberly. Marvin A. Hamblin and the former Lynne Pitts were married Sept. 4, 1948 at Billings, Okla. They have resided in Ponca City for 50 years. Prior to their wedding, Marvin served with the 340th Construction Engineers in Korea. He retired from Conoco Inc. in May 1985. Mr. and Mrs. Hamblin are members of Second Baptist Church. Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. “Homestead Laws” book signing with members of the Board of Directors of North Central Oklahoma Historical Association; Sept. 13, 1-3 p.m.; Brace Books & More on North Fourteenth. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Raelene Brown, 765-5756; Lily Freeman, 762-9027; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Monday. Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Senior Citizen dance every Monday, 7-10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone is welcome. “Hayriders Band” plays. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271, or Ray Moreland, 762-7806. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 205 West Hartford. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. WEDNESDAY New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome to come discover what Toastmasters is about. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). The Sept. 9 meeting of Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Margaret Price, 2106 Garden Drive. Co-hostess will be Sandie Penewitt. This meeting will be a “Get-Acquainted-Social” event. For additional information about the garden club interested persons can call Mary Anne Potter, SR&T president, 767-1957. THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. F |