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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 20, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). 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 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. ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. American Cancer Society “Look Good ... Feel Better” session, 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. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Special Session, Town Hall Meeting, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. United Ostomy Association Inc. Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Rap Session, Open Discussion (Bring your ostomy problems), Ponca City St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Tuesday Lake Ponca Users Association potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m., Lew Wentz Dining Hall, hamburgers and hot dogs provided, bring a covered dish. ALANO Group Beginner’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Wednesday 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. ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Thursday “Have You Seen My Life? I Lost It!”, a presentation on effective relationships, Neuro Linguistic Programming, creating good habits and achieving goals, with coach and consultant Delia Loney, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Coffee Bar of Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. ALANO Group Women’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday Ponca City Mother’s Club Luncheon and Style Show, 12:15 p.m., Chapel at Marland Mansion, public invited, tickets $8 call Kathleen Scribner 765-0077 or Beverly Carpenter 765-3267. ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday-Saturday Fifth Annual Standing Bear Inter-tribal Powwow, 5 p.m. dancing begins, Standing Bear Park, U.S. 60 and 177, free admission, free parking, free camping, activities include dancing, food, jewelry and craft vendors, hosts Otoe-Missouria, sponsored by Ponca City Native American Foundation, 580-762-1514. Ponca Playhouse production “Moon Over Buffalo,” 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre. Saturday Grand Opening, Pioneer Woman Museum, 10-11 a.m. opening ceremony, entertainment throughout the day, Pioneer Woman Museum, Lake Road and Monument Road, free admission to Museum Saturday and Sunday, activities include museum tours, remarks by Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, contact Jan Prough, 580-765-6108. Tentative — Ponca City Jaycees Punt, Pass and Kick, Sullins Stadium, for information John Wodarcyk 767-3219. St. Mary’s Annual Fall Fest, 6:15 p.m.-10 p.m., Parish Grounds, 400 block South Eighth Street, festival features games, food and silent auction. ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. September 27 Dr. Edward Vineyard autographing “Treasures From Luke,”, four months of daily devotional insights featuring an original poetic translation of the Gospel of Luke, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. Ponca Playhouse production “Moon Over Buffalo,” 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre. September 28 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 29 Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. September 30 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Fire Prevention Advisory Council, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, public invited to attend. October 1 Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc. meeting, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library. October 2 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. October 2-3 Ponca Playhouse production “Moon Over Buffalo,” 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre. October 3-4 Oktoberfest, Marland Estate. October 4 Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty Avenue. October 5 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35, U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa. October 6 Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 7 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. 70th Anniversary of Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, 9:30 a.m., Cann Gardens, a celebration with food from the late 1920s. October 8 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6:30 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. October 9 Annual Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, adults $4, children $2. October 10 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 6 free, proceeds to Rehab Program. Arts, Crafts and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 1201, Post Home on East Prospect Avenue, Ponca City, annual Cancer benefit show, food booth open all day, more information on booths at $15, Syble, 765-8924. “Golden Entertainment,” door prizes, music, fun and laughter guaranteed at RSVP Senior Gala Event and Mini Fair, fund raiser for Kay County Retired Senior Volunteer organization, guest appearance by Gordon Figie of Oklahoma Jubilee, doors open 5 p.m., entertainment begins 6 p.m., Grand Central Station, tickets $3. October 11 KLVV 88.7 FM presents Point of Grace, Contemporary Christian Group, 3 p.m. (show sold out), 7 p.m. show added, Enid’s Mark Price Arena, tickets at Master’s Touch, 767-1400 for information. October 12 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103; 7 p.m., Westminster Village. 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. October 13 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. Hospice of Ponca City Raindrops Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, North Pecan Road at East Hartford 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. October 14 Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. October 15 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell. (RSVP) Retired Senior Volunteer Program annual recognition banquet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Conoco Clubhouse, reservations required before Oct. 5, call 762-9412 or 762-9413. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 16 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. October 19 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. 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. United Ostomy Association Inc. Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., speaker Dr. Michael T. Kelley, M.D., on The Warren Clinic’s Walk-In Clinic, Stillwater Medical Center Board Room. October 20 Kaw Lake Association board meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m., Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts Building, Tonkawa, Dineo Heilmann, conductor, donations accepted at the door. October 21 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. District CourtPonca City Divorces Sought Teena Stone vs. Terry Stone. Mary Christine Ceniti vs. Bruce Kevin Ceniti. Christine Bannister vs. DeJohn Bannister. Michael W. Dewell vs. Wanda M. Dewell. Stanley S. Hanan vs. Jana J. Hanan. Barbara Jill Davis vs. Kurt Allan Davis. Marla Kay Sparks vs. Ronald Rex Sparks. Patricia Ann Delaney vs. Buddy Eugene Delaney. Tracy D’Ahn Williams vs. Vernon Greg Williams. Divorces Granted Dick H. Campbell vs. Revalee D. Campbell. Jason W. Batt vs. Misti J. Batt. Casey Dawn Beyer vs. Bradley James Beyer. Susane Faulconer vs. Larry Faulconer. Arthur Dale Oxford vs. Cheryl Faye Oxford. Civil Petitions Tiffany Turner vs. Ryan Stout; plaintiff seeking damages in excess of $10,000. Credit Bureau Services Association vs. Robert D. Harrison and Kari Harrison; plaintiff seeking judgment for $5,445.18. Patti Kay Ballagh vs. Norma Jane Huston; plaintiff seeking damages in excess of $500,000. Kari Harrison vs. Anderson L. Huddleston; plaintiff seeking damages in excess of $10,000. Sherry Kaye Lefebure, petition for name change to Sherry Kay Gibson. KLVV Provides Answer PeriodPeople continue to respond to a ministry being promoted by Christian Radio KLVV. On Tuesday afternoons KLVV brings in special guests who can answer questions for people off the air. Many people have been helped by this service which in the past has included financial experts, psychologists, veterinarians, and even pediatricians. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. KLVV is inviting Pastor Jack Adams from New Creation Church in Ponca City to take phone calls at 767-1400. All calls are private and kept confidential. 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. Local Families Encouraged To Attend Powwow To Share Native American History and CultureBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer Host tribe for the 5th Annual Standing Bear Powwow to be held Sept. 25-26 at Standing Bear Park will be the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Red Rock. Raymond Butler, chairman of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe has invited all area citizens to attend the large event and learn more of the Native American culture in this area. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and join the colorful crowd of families, dancers, dignitaries and workers, as they observe and participate in the exciting dance competitions and other events. Several food booths, both Native American and others, will be on the premises as well as Native American craft and souvenir booths. Grant said, “We plan to host a first-class powwow and competition and know that this type of event helps bond everyone who participates in a better understanding and appreciation of all cultures.” Grant says he expects up to 3,000 visitors at the event, which is offering top prize money to dance contestants from around the nation. “Colorful and exciting, the powwow will be a safe and entertaining way for families in the area to learn about a part of the local Native American culture,” says Carl Renfro, Native American Foundation chairman. The Foundation sponsors the Standing Bear Powwow each year in September at Standing Bear Park, in Ponca City. No alcoholic beverages, drugs or firearms are allowed at the powwow. “It is a family oriented event,” he said. The Ponca City Police Officers and officers from the six area tribes will be on duty at all times. The main attraction for the event are the dance contests with prize monies in each category. Non-contestants are invited to dance in several of the community dances and families are encouraged at that time to join the circle and share a Native American tradition. Competitive dancing is available for all ages and covers a range of entertainment for viewers from cute to fierce. The drummers and singers are very important to the quality of the powwow competition. On Friday evening, at 6 p.m. following the grand entry, tiny tots in miniature regalia, begin the competition for the powwow and they work hard at emulating their older siblings. These tiny competitors draw admiration from parents, grandparents and every attendee as they work seriously in the ring. Every competitor at this level wins a cash prize. In the junior division, the young men and women compete separately in their age groups and from these groups, one can speculate who will be the adult champions of tomorrow. Traditional and special dances are usually held between the competitions for the host tribe to honor a special family member, a veteran, or the golden age members of the tribes. A special Golden Age dance is a part of the evening’s dancing. A grand entry march is held before each session, led by a Color Guard. This year the Otoe Veterans will lead the march carrying the U.S. Flag, the tribal flag and others. All contestants are required to be in full regalia and participate in the entry before they compete. Winners are also required to be in regalia when they accept prizes monies, so visitors are surrounded by the stimulating, colorful and jingling outfits during the evening as contestants move through the informal crowd. Also on Friday evening the new Standing Bear Princess will be announced and the 1997-98 Princess, Lucy McClellan will pass her crown to the 1998-99 Princess, who will have been selected earlier by a panel of judges. Beautiful and elegant, the young women dance in buckskin or colorful dresses, with heavily beaded accessories and moccasins and colorful fringed shawls — all a treat to the eyes. The hand-crafted regalia usually designed by the contestant and members of her or his family and friends or passed down from ancestors are highly prized by the families and tribes and valued in the thousands of dollars. Saturday evening, the festivities will increase from the slower Friday night activities. Oreland C. Joe, creator of park’s centerpiece, the 22-foot Standing Bear Monument, is also expected to attend the powwow and be honored for his creation. Joe will be presenting two 24-inch macquettes of his statue to representatives of Gilcrease Museum and the Cowboy Hall of Fame in a special ceremony. Highlight of the powwow is always the Fancy Dance competition, invented in the 1940s by Ponca tribal dancers. With high energy, young men, bedecked in feathers, heavily beaded leather aprons, neckpieces and moccasins and from various tribes, dance their intricate fancy footwork for high prize monies. Most contestants in this category began dancing when they started to walk and have participated in tribal powwows since they were tiny tots. Through the years they perfected their steps and routines, winning various prize monies through the years and creating new regalia to dazzle the judges. In addition to category prizes in the Fancy Dance competition, the overall winner in the finale will receive $1,000. All the preparation for the two-day event, including foods, safety, parking and other plans for the large Standing Bear Powwow takes more than a year of planning. The Otoe-Missouria tribe, serving as tribal hosts this year, have planned the schedule for powwow dance events, and sent published fliers to tribal headquarters throughout the nation to attract dancers and visitors. Grant and his crew have acquired top drummers, master of ceremonies Ron Harris, arena director George Hudson, head singer Lloyd Givins, head lady dancer Pauline Tsosie, head man dancer, George Alexander and judges. The Native American Foundation and Standing Bear Committee, have been responsible for concessions, crafts, condition of the park, prize monies, publicity, volunteers to set up the powwow area and clean it up, and much more. Both Ponca City area citizens and members of six area tribes are involved in the foundation and on the committee and all work together on the project. Grant said, “We feel the powwow is only a small part of a way to honor Standing Bear and the people of the Ponca City community who have worked so hard to make the Standing Bear project a success.” For more information about the Standing Bear Powwow, call the Otoe-Missouria Tribal office (580) 723-4466. LettersWe, The PeopleWe’re getting tired of TV political commentators saying how the “American People” think and feel about Clinton’s political problems. For example, have you heard: 1. The “American People” think President Clinton is doing a great job., 2. The “American People” want to get this presidential mess behind them. 3. The “American People” think the President’s indiscretions are unworthy of impeachment or censure. 4. The “American People” feel that President Clinton’s indiscretions are private and nobody’s business. 5. etc.? How many pollsters have called you lately? The “American People” don’t need political commentators speaking for them as a single entity. We are a plural entity, not singular. We, the “American People”, are not like peas in a pod. We think different, we feel different, and have different views on President Clinton’s problems. Many of us “American People” try to be respectful of all views and opinions. Actually, The American people maybe opposed to being collectively herded into one cubbyhole and given only one voice. If “certain” political spokepersons have their way, maybe we’ll be “brain washed” into letting these individuals speak for the “American People” based on individual consensus and interpretation. After all, it is justified by the polls. Can we get these political gurus to say? 1. Based on a specific poll, some of the “American People” think…. Or maybe even: 2. Based on a specific poll, a majority of “American People” think.. But let’s complain loudly and strongly when political spokespersons take it upon themselves to say: The “American People” think. There are at least two of us who want to think for ourselves and relay our own opinions! Margaret and Wes Rice Disgracing the OfficeAfter considerable thought, my conclusion is that the only honorable thing for Clinton to do is resign. His childish defense is to blame others and whine that his privacy has been invaded. It makes no difference if his actions were intended to be private, no difference if political enemies or a vigorous prosecution have brought his actions to light, no difference if a lawyer can parse the definitions of perjury and sex, if many others have lied, it doesn’t justify his lying; his conduct is public now and his actions, and only his actions, have disgraced the office. It is too late if he is sorry now (though watching his speech at the Friday prayer breakfast, I think slick slimy Willie is still lying), if he had any honor he would resign because he has disgraced the office. If Americans can forgive him as a person, we can’t forgive him for disgracing our presidency. He took the responsibilities of the presidency too lightly and his reckless immature actions have disgraced the office and embarrassed the country. He is not fit to serve and should not continue in office. In my thinking a president whose shameful actions bring disgrace to the office of the president should resign. If he will not resign, he should be impeached, sooner rather than later. I don’t see how even those Americans who agree with Clinton’s policies can in good conscience want to see him continue in the office he has disgraced. Dave White Thanks for the HelpTo Our Loving Community: It is hard to express our feelings of gratitude for all the kindnesses extended to us when we lost our home in the recent apartment explosion. Our caring community showered us with words of encouragement and many gifts to help replace our losses. We tried to keep lists of thoughtful donors and we are afraid we probably missed writing down names of some we know and we had no way to keep names for many anonymous gifts. As we move into our new home filled with gifts, please accept our heartfelt thanks for turning what could have been a tragedy into a collection of blessings. Teresa, Jeremy, Dustin, Traci Smith Town Hall Meeting for Economic ImpactBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Ponca City’s return on its incentive investment for economic development will be the topic of discussion Monday evening at a town hall meeting slated for 7 p.m., as Mark Snead, economist explains the economic impact. The program will also be telecast on Channel 11. Snead, who teaches economics at Oklahoma State University, is expected to show charts and present supporting data for his evaluation, which was contracted for by the Economic Development Advisory Board. The public is invited to attend the town hall meeting or to tune into the telecast. Mayor Tom Leonard said, “The economic impact study is a historical compilation of the work that has been done in economic development in the past; a documentation of the incentives; the grants we’ve received from the state and the expenditures of our sales tax monies. “It also documents the revenue bonds that were issued to expand the water treatment facility and things of that nature. We now have in one document a source that we can go to get that information.” Leonard added, “It also puts us in a position to evaluate with hindsight the effect of these industries in relation to the incentives we’ve given them. Incentives are not only just the sales tax revenues that we’ve allocated and paid to them but also the other incentives, which are land development and land sales. “This survey also documents what the benefits and projected benefits are to the community.” According to the mayor, Snead, who lives here, has done a lot of work to determine the payroll by going to Thorn Apple Valley, Sykes and the other companies that have received incentives such as Unitherm, Center Line, Encompass Mold and most recently USA Bottling. “The benefits are the additional payroll we’ve received over the years, which have helped substantially to off-set the loss of payroll from the Conoco lay-offs,” Leonard said. He also noted that the additional utility revenues that has been generated because of these companies. Leonard said the impact study contains “very conservative estimated sales tax revenues that we have received. It is a comprehensive report and what I intend to do is lay it out for folks and say here it is — this is what we have.” Data Baseline Leonard said, “Now that we have this baseline, the next step will be for the City Commission to decide if we want to retain Mark Snead to draw up an economic model for Ponca City. “This model would be used by us to evaluate new business prospects. I anticipate the model would have incentive information in it that could plug-in, adjust, modify and get some kind of projections of benefits based on their representations of how they are going to operate their community and what level of staff and jobs they are going to have. The model would give us an objective tool to use to evaluate new businesses and level of incentives we ought to be giving these businesses.” Leonard said he was impressed with the report that shows the estimated total county income levels generated by Thorn Apple Valley and Sykes. The direct benefit from 1995-1998 totals $58,903,000, while the indirect impact is $20,616,050 for a total of $79,519,050. The estimated total income generated from all firms receiving incentives shows the estimated direct impact total 1995-1998 at $64,806,000, indirect $22,682,100 for a total of $87,488,100. Summary of Report A summary of economic development activities from 1994-1998, according to the report, shows that the total economic development funding through the year 2004 is $23.44 million. Estimated funding though sales tax receipt is $16.27 million. Federal and State economic development grant funding is about $3 million. The balance is funded through City/Utility Authority accounts. Total estimated cost of economic development through 2004 is $19.78 million. The major components are cash incentives $8 million, industrial park improvements, $4.3 million, interest expense, $3.5 million, and incremental expansion of the water and waste water plants, $2 million. Direct expenditures minus grant funding total $16.85 m million. The projected balance on the sales and use tax account in 2004 is $3.67 million. According to the report, dedicated sales and use tax receipts are exceeding initial projections. The annual growth rate of sales tax receipts since 1995 is 2.5 percent. Average employment levels the past 12 months at Thorn Apple Valley (TAV) and Sykes are 550 and 500 workers, respectively. TAV is employing 688 full-time-equivalent workers after accounting for overtime hours. Estimated 1998 payroll at TAV and Sykes is $22 million. Estimated 1998 payroll at all firms receiving incentives is $24.5 million. Average annual pretax pay per worker (including overtime) at TAV is about $20,200 for the year ending June 1998. Average annual pretax pay per worker (including incentives) at Sykes will total about $19,300 in 1998. TAV is the only significant City Utility Authority customers. Total City revenue from TAV utility usage is $183,950 in 1995, $1,569,483 in 1996, $1,444,846 in 1997 and $815, 091 for the six months ended June 1998. According to the report the economic development efforts are having no material financial impact on other areas of City services. City debt issues attributable to economic development efforts total $9.8 million ($7.7 million current balance ) — $7.3 million in bonds payable ($5,540,000 current balance) and $2.5 million in notes payable ($2,178,310 current balance). These debt offerings have no direct impact on general City finances since most are repaid through either the dedicated sales and use tax fund or ongoing utility user fees. Many Jobs Created Direct employment created at all firms receiving incentives is 1,145 jobs in the 1995-1998 period. Total indirect employment is estimated at 652 jobs in the period. Total estimated new jobs is 1,797. Direct income earned at all firms receiving incentives is $64,806,000 in the 1995-1998 period. Total indirect income earned is estimated at $22,682,100 in the period. Total estimated new income is $87,488,100. Newly created jobs represent over eight percent of total City employment. Direct economic benefits to the local area from the development efforts are about $93.8 million in the 1995-1998 period. Additional benefits from these projects will continue to accrue in future years. Total estimated direct economic development costs $19.8 million. The potential long-term impact of recent development efforts is not fully reflected because the balance of $3.67 million on the dedicated sales and use tax fund is assumed not spent. These funds represent nearly 25 percent of the total sales and use tax collections and can be expected to generate a significant amount of future economic activity not reflected in current figures. Economic development expenditures minus grant funding total $16.85 million or $9,375 per newly created job. Sales tax revenue paid locally for economic development is about $400 per existing City resident or $40 per year, in the ten year period through 2004. ‘Fore the Girls’ Golf Event for Girl Scouts“Fore the Girls” is a golf tournament to benefit the Bluestem Girl Scout Council which provides services to Ponca City and Kay County as well as 14 other counties in eastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas. The golf tournament will take place Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Cost for entry is $75 per person or $300 per team. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, buffet lunch, free drinks, one mulligan, goodie bag and the opportunity to win prizes. The tournament will be a four-person scramble. There will be three flights divided by team handicaps. For those who don’t have a handicap, they need to write down frequency of play, average score and lowest score ever and put that information with their application form. The deadline to register to play is Monday, Sept. 28. Applications may be found at Wentz Golf Course, Ponca City Country Club, Blackwell Golf Course, Homeland, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Commercial Federal Bank, or by calling Suzi Lenhart at 762-9895 or the Girl Scout office at 762-9616. There are 27 local businesses who are sponsoring this tournament with $100 minimum which include A-Z Electric, Crossland, Davis-Moore Auto Group, Inc., Family and Farm Financial Services, Miss Suzi’s Singing School, Northern Central Marine, Inc., Northern Oklahoma Cancer Center, Northern Oklahoma Eye Clinic, and Odie’s. Other sponsored include Oklahoma Natural Gas, Petroleum Services, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Ponca Machines, Prudential Insurance, Prudential Securities Inc., Quality Water Services, Seven-Up, Southwestern Bell Telephone, The Brick House Fine Jewelers, Trout Funeral Home, United Supermarket and Wells Plumbing. Conoco is the corporate sponsor. Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding are together the largest all-girl organization in the world. There are over 400 girls involved in Girl Scouting in Ponca City and we have the second largest Girl Scout enrollment in the Bluestem Council. Bartlesville has the largest enrollment with over 500 girls. Bluestem Girl Scout is a United Way Agency. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy, apple, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — French toast with syrup or cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Ravioli with garlic bread or breaded chicken sandwich, green beans, fresh fruit, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears, bear grahams or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Fiesta burrito or pretzel with cheese sauce, broccoli with cheese, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, cinnamon rolls or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef tacos or corn dog, refried beans, green salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, blueberry Jello or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken strips with hot roll or pepperoni pizza, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Friday — Fish on a hot dog bun or cheese stix with marinara sauce, french fries, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Middle School Breakfast Monday — Scrambled eggs with ham and toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cheese roll ups with gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cinnamon raisin biscuit or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Mid-High Breakfast Monday — Scrambled eggs with ham and toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cherry muffin squares or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon rolls or cheese roll ups with gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or blueberry muffin squares or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Egg and cheese biscuit or cinnamon raisin biscuit 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 — Breaded chicken sandwich, green beans, fresh fruit, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Fiesta burrito, salsa, fresh fruit, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef tacos, refried beans, salsa, green salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, cake or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken strips with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese stix with marinara sauce, potato salad, fresh fruit, green salad, saltine crackers, dill spears, cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta 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 — Meat nachos, lettuce salad, salsa, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Fiesta burrito, refried beans, salsa, fresh fruit, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Super corn dogs, broccoli with cheese, green salad, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or Mexican bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Fried chicken with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, green salad, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Fish on a bun, cole slaw, baked beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Domino’s. Training Table Monday- Friday — Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit. All-American Line Monday — Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, Rocky Road pudding, seasonal fruit. Tuesday — Burrito with chili and cheese, tossed salad, Jello, salsa, jalapeno and sour cream, seasonal fruit. Wednesday — Beef ravioli with garlic bread, mixed vegetables, veggie dippers, crackers, Jello, seasonal fruit. Thursday — Taco salads, salsa, pinto beans, jalapenos, sour cream, Jello, seasonal fruit. Friday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, seasonal fruit. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pancakes with sausage, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk. Friday — Sausage biscuit, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Fish, hash browns, mixed veggies, sliced peaches, cornbread and milk. Tuesday — Smokie Joe sausage, pretzels, tri-tators, diced pears, green peas and milk. Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos, green beans, mixed fruit, cinnamon rolls and milk. Thursday — Hot dog, relish and mustard, tatter tots, green beans, applesauce and milk. Friday — Barbecue sandwich, french fries, dill spear, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Pioneer Technology Center The cafeteria will be open on Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The menu will feature chef’s choice. Moon Over Buffalo Opens FridayLaughter is afoot with the opening of Ponca Playhouse’s “Moon Over Buffalo” on Friday at the Poncan Theatre. The play by Ken Ludwig and directed by Nancy Vunovich PhD, is a long-running crowd pleaser. Performances will be Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-3. All performances are at 8 p.m. except for the Sunday matinee which begins at 2 p.m. The action of the play takes place in 1953, onstage and in the green room of the Erlanger Theatre in Buffalo, N.Y. The Hays — George (Phil Bandy) and Charlotte (Ruslyn Hermanson) are a somewhat madcap theatrical family who are in rehearsal for “Cyrano de Bergerac” when daughter Rosalind (Wendy Bersche) arrives with her new fiance, Howard (Robert Nesselrode), in tow. Howard is immediately startled by the theater life when George and Charlotte burst into the room brandishing swords. George appears to have a love/hate relationship going on with mother-in-law Ethel (Jacque Hollar) and his relationship to Charlotte appears to be a bit rocky also, (thanks to attractive Eileen (Toma Foster). Charlotte, on the other hand is gently but persistently pursued by the family lawyer, Richard Maynard (Don Jorgensen) as a possible romantic interest. Situations move from bad to worse when George discovers from Paul (Dave Guinn) Roz’s ex-fiance, that Eileen may be pregnant. In the midst of all this confusion, Charlotte receives word that movie mongul, Frank Capra will be coming to check out their production of “Private Lives,” and potentially offer them jobs will put an end to the Hays life on the road. Unfortunately George is nowhere to be found when Capra comes — having left the theater with a large bottle of scotch in hand. The action escalates when George returns at showtime. Will George be able to do the show in his condition? Will he even know which play he’s doing? Will Capra rescue them from their seedy existence? All this and more will be revealed in the side-splitting finale of the rollicking comedy. The box office opens to the public Monday at 10 a.m. Playhouse office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. The Playhouse reservations number is 765-5360. Corporate co-sponsors for “Man Over Buffalo” are Boettcher, Ryan and Martin and the Kids Kastle. Additional funding was made possible by a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. School CalendarMid-High Sept. 21 Volleyball at Union at 5 p.m. School-wide picnic at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Ponca Shelter House 3. Sept. 22 Ninth grade football at Jenks at 4 p.m. Eighth grade football at Ark City at 4 p.m. Girls tennis at Stillwater at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Eighth and ninth grade volleyball against Owasso at 5:30 p.m. Po-Hi Sept. 21 Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra in room F-104 at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 Varsity softball at Broken Arrow at 4 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball against Jenks in the old boys gym at 5:30 p.m. Senior parent meeting in the Howell Auditorium at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 Senior and faculty picture retakes in the Howell Auditorium at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 24 Sophomore and junior picture retakes in Howell Auditorium at 7:30 a.m. BLT meeting in the conference room at 3:45 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity softball games against Blackwell at PCMS at 4 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball against Owasso in the old boys gym at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Varsity volleyball tournament at Jenks. Varsity softball tournament at Western Heights. Varsity football at Stillwater at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 Varsity volleyball tournament at Jenks continues. Cross country at Mustang. Softball tournament at Western Heights continues. Class of 1948 reunion tour at 9 a.m. Autumn Sends Monarch Butterflies On Their Annual Winter MigrationAs Autumn nears, so do the Monarch butterflies on their annual winter migration. Within the next few weeks the skies of Oklahoma will be filled with these black and orange beauties and the Oklahoma City Zoo’s Butterfly Garden is preparing for the invasion. Also known as the milkweed butterfly, the Monarch is one of the most widely distributed butterflies in the world and one of a very few that migrate to the same locations year after year. Monarchs follow two different migration paths depending on which side of the Rocky Mountains they begin. Those that begin their journey west of the Rocky Mountains migrate to sites along the coast of southern California and those that begin east of the Rockies migrate to remote mountain areas in central Mexico. Once they have arrived in their winter homes, Monarchs spend the winter in a state of semihibernation. In the spring they repeat the long journey in reverse order. As they make their way north, the female Monarchs plant the “seeds” for the next generation of Monarchs by laying their eggs on milkweed plants. As in all butterflies and moths, the Monarch life cycle has four stages — the egg stage, the caterpillar stage, the pupa stage and the adult stage. During the lengthy spring migration north, approximately four generations of Monarchs will complete their life cycles. During the northbound migration adults usually live around four weeks. Each year during the Monarch migration, hundreds of thousands of monarchs are tagged and released in order to aid researchers as they study the migratory habits of the Monarch. In 1997 more than 192,000 Monarchs were tagged nationwide. Of those tagged, 76,000 Monarchs were recovered at a distance of 10 miles or greater from the tag site. More than 400 Monarchs were tagged in the zoo’s Butterfly Garden last year. Because of their roles as plant pollinators and an important source of food for many varieties of birds, butterflies are an essential part of the ecosystem. Without butterflies, many varieties of flowering plants and trees that human beings depend on would have a very difficult time reproducing. The zoo’s Butterfly Garden is the perfect rest stop for the Monarch, providing over 15,000 flowering plants, water and shelter from the wind. These elements are all essential for their life cycle and to assist them in their migration south. The Monarchs are already arriving and will continue to float by through early October. See them flutter amongst the abundant plant life in the Butterfly Garden and learn how to attract butterflies to your home. Zoo admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-11 and senior citizens age 65 and older; children under 3 are admitted free. Zoo hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 30, with exhibit buildings closing at 5:45 p.m. Beginning Oct. 1, the zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with exhibit buildings closing at 4:45 p.m. Guests are always welcome to remain on grounds until dusk. The Oklahoma City Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and the American Association of Museums as both a living museum and botanical garden. For more information about this or any zoo activity call (405) 424-3344 or check out their web site at www.okczoo.com. Parkinson’s Disease Group To Hear From OU ProfessorDr. Kersi J. Bharucha, Movement Disorder Specialist, and Professor of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, will be guest speaker at the September 26 meeting of the Ponca City Area Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in Conference Room C, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bharucha will discuss new trends in treating Parkinson’s Disease. An open discussion will follow and attendees are encouraged to ask questions. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dr. Bharucha completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn. and is U.S. Board Certified in Adult Neurology. He founded and is Director of the Movement Disorder Center at the OU Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. Information about the Center will be available at the meeting. He is the only Movement Disorder Specialist in the states of Oklahoma and Arkansas. The Ponca City Area Chapter is a member of the American Parkinson Disease Association. Members receive a quarterly newsletter that focuses on the latest developments in research and the treatment of the disease; have access to videotapes and books; and receive a discount on attendance at the annual symposium held each year at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. Publications, manuals, and the use of the organization as a referral source are available upon request. The chapter was established to help Parkinson’s patients and their families learn more about the disease, and discuss medication, proper nutrition, and exercise. It allows people to come together and share personal experiences, provide support, and better cope with day-to-day living. The group meets once a month; membership is open to all residents of Kay County and the surrounding area. United We Stand Theme For Veterans Day ParadeThe Veterans Day Parade committee met Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the American Legion to discuss the upcoming Nov. 7 parade. United We Stand was chosen as the theme for this year’s parade. Committees reported that seven organizations have already committed to floats, and the 95th Division Army Reserve Band, the 145th National Guard Band, the Fairfax and Shidler High School/Junior High bands, as well as the Tonkawa Scout Dance Society of the Tonkawa Tribe, will be on hand to provide marching music and entertainment for the parade. Maj. Gen. Steven Cortright, the adjutant general of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, along with a number of other staff officers, will be reviewing the National Guard and Army Reserve units and their equipment from the reviewing stand. Weather permitting, a number of flyovers are scheduled including F-16 fighters, B-1 Bomber, 3 Stearman biplanes, AT-11 twin engine bomber, T-28 trainers, P-51 and a P-6 fighter. The World War II vintage aircraft, the War Birds, will land and will be available for viewing at the Ponca City Airport after the parade. Antique military vehicles, classic cars and motorcycles will also be part of this year’s parade. Last year, the Civil War encampment was popular among the kids and adults as these living historians provide Civil War history about their unit’s participation during the war. They will be encamped once again west of the Legion and will be participating in the parade. A Patriotic Song Fest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre with a number of organizations and local talent already committed to participate. The fest will be an approximate two-hour program of music and readings. Anyone who would like to get involved with the song fest is asked to contact Kenn Wessel at 765-0943. Last year over 500 veterans were fed at the American Legion Post Home and it is estimated that 600-700 will be fed this year. Anyone who would like to donate time, money, or food to aid with this year’s parade is asked to call the Legion at 765-9073, or Chuck Gregg, 765-1367. The next parade meeting will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the American Legion Post Home on West South Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend. Alternative Education Students Enjoy Physical Education ClassStudents involved in the Alternative Education program in Ponca City participated in a joint physical education class provided by the YMCA on Friday in two 90 minute blocks of time for student physical education needs. Karl Lynes, math teacher for sophomores, juniors and seniors at the Lincoln Alternative High School and part-time wrestling coach, along with Peg Jordan, director of Alternative Programs for the school system, scheduled time to teach some fundamentals of racquetball, roushy ball and basketball. Both teachers hold physical education certificates or physical education hours. The students were chosen on interest and need for secondary physical activities. “This actually began on my first day of school,” Jordan explained. “Eight students approached me with the desire and need for physical activity. ‘We would like a basketball court and we want to lift weight,’ said the students. My promise to the students was that I would seek a facility and people that would help us obtain this goal.” Jordan went on to say that Kelly Kay, executive director of the YMCA, met with her in September and offered his teaching time for racquetball and for use of the YMCA facility every other Friday of the first semester school term. Love, Sex and the I.R.S. Opens NOC Stage SeasonTONKAWA — “Love, Sex and the I.R.S.” will open the Northern Oklahoma College theatre season Sept. 25 with additional performances Sept. 26, 27, and Oct. 1, 2 and 3. Curtain time in the Northern Performing Arts Center is 8 p.m. except for the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Sept. 27, according to John Michael Warburton, director. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Trish Callis and Joe Lessert, Ponca City, have leading roles in the slapstick physical comedy about mistaken identity and problems with the IRS. Challis plays Kate Dennis, who is engaged to Lessert’s character Jon Trachtman and is also interested in Jon’s best friend Leslie Arthur, played by David Kindred, Blackwell. Also cast are Robert Keltch, Oklahoma City, as Jon’s nosy landlord Mr. Jansen; Bradley Ellis, Enid, as Floyd Spinner, a tax fraud investigator; Christy Kelley, Tulsa, as Jon’s mother Vivian; Michael Anne Jones, Perry, as Leslie’s garrulous girlfriend Connie; and Josh Long, Tonkawa, as Arnold Grunion, a Justice of the Peace. Action in the three-act play revolves around Jon’s efforts to convince the IRS agent that Leslie is the woman he has been claiming as his wife on his income tax form. The subterfuge causes no end of confusion in the men’s relationship with their girlfriends and with Jon’s mother before the situation is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties. “It’s fun and will hopefully get people into the theater and get them to realize it can be enjoyable,” Warburton said. Written by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, “Love, Sex and the I.R.S.” is produced by the Northern Division of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre, by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Upon request, valet parking will be provided for elderly and handicapped patrons. Patrons wishing to use this service should call (580) 628-6450 between 1 and 5 p.m. on the afternoon of the date they will attend the performance to make arrangements. Bridgeway Provides Services To Put Clients Into Useful JobsEditor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way’s 17 member agencies. The two primary purposes of Bridgeway’s Community Treatment Center are to provide halfway house services to chemically addicted adult males and to provide substance abuse education and training on an outpatient basis to adult men and women. In 1998, Bridgeway received a federal grant to provide free substance abuse services to former and current SSI/SSDI recipients. Bridgeway is also certified by the state to conduct the 10-hour adult, 10-hour adolescence, and 24-hour adult driving-under-the-influence schools, as well as provide assessments for DUI offenders. Bridgeway, a nonprofit agency incorporated in 1970, is certified with “commendation” by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and was awarded accreditation by the American Correctional Association. Bridgeway is the only program in northern Oklahoma to receive such accreditation. Clients access the program through treatment center referrals, self-referrals and Department of Correction referrals. In an effort to improve the quality of services provided to clients, Bridgeway purchased the former Farm Fresh, Inc., office building in May of 1997. The additional 6,000 square feet for the Community Treatment Center allows Bridgeway to be responsive to the changing needs of the community. Currently, Bridgeway serves an average of 42 clients daily on an inpatient basis. Eligibility also requires that individuals demonstrate a willingness to help themselves and cooperate in assessment and treatment planning. Bridgeway is a work-oriented halfway house. Emphasis is given not only to building self esteem, but to becoming financially stable prior to leaving the program. Therefore, fees are based on a sliding scale. Bridgeway provides recovering clients with a warm, safe shelter; nutritious home-cooked meals; teaching and reinforcement of coping skills; assistance in locating employment; 24-hour on-site staff; and transportation to and from work, as well as to outside meetings, shopping, and other activities. Client-recovery needs and goals are attained through the concept and practice of sobriety, including a 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, an individual assessment and treatment plan, individual and group counseling, and structured guidelines and rules. Additionally, Bridgeway’s clients participate in Moral Recognition Therapy. MRT is designed to enhance self image; promote growth of a positive, productive identity; and facilitate the development of higher levels of moral reasoning. These services encourage clients to meet the following treatment goals — to understand and to begin to accept the nature and dynamics of chemical dependency; to arrest the physical, social and personality deterioration associated with chemical dependency; to learn a realistic method for maintaining a life free of chemicals; to provide continuing support for the recovering client; and to pay all past obligations and become financially stable. Bridgeway clients have also made themselves available to speak at local schools and organizations and share some of their experiences that led them to Bridgeway. United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), The Salvation Army and YMCA. Girl Scouts Plan Silver Award Project Sept. 26Two Ponca City Girl Scouts, Crystal Bounds and Laura Todd, are having their Silver Award Project on Sept. 26 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Renaissance Home, 2616 Turner Road. The event is free to the community. There will be hot dogs, cotton candy and beverages. The event will feature various activities including a turtle race (bring own turtle), face painting, and a miniature petting zoo. Hosting this event are Crystal Bounds, who has been in Girl Scouts for seven years, and Laura Todd, who has been in Girl Scouts for ten years. They have been working toward this for two years with six months of final planning. Some Students Must Obtain VaccinationsBeginning Nov. 1, all kindergarten and seventh-grade students will need additional shots. These new vaccines will protect them against chicken pox and hepatitis A, a contagious virus that attacks the liver. Oklahoma is one of the first states to require students to have the vaccine for hepatitis A, the most common form of the hepatitis virus. It is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route and is most prevalent in children younger than 15. For example, children can get hepatitis A by eating foods that were handled by workers who didn’t wash their hands. Or one child could touch another sick child at day care. The hepatitis A vaccine can reduce the chances of children getting this disease. It is given in two doses six months apart. Kindergarten and seventh-grade students will need to get the hepatitis A vaccine by January of 1999. Children in first, seventh and eighth grades will need the vaccine by fall of 1999. Kindergartners and first-graders must also receive the chicken pox vaccine by fall 1999. The hepatitis A and chicken pox vaccines are just two of the shots children need to be fully protected against many illnesses. Children also should receive immunizations against nine diseases — polio, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, measles, hemophilus influenza B (the leading cause of meningitis in infants), mumps, rubella (German measles) and hepatitis B. Recently, an improved vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, now known as DTaP, became available. A study found that the new DTaP vaccines equaled or were more effective than the old ones, and fewer patients had adverse reactions. “With the creation of the DTaP vaccine, there is no reason a parent should choose not to vaccinate a healthy child,” said Dr. Rodney Huey, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma medical director. “Reasons for talking with your doctor first would be is the child has had a previous reaction to vaccinations, or if the child, a parent, brother or sister has had a seizure.” To learn more about the new vaccines, Dr. Huey suggests calling your child’s physician. You can also call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at (800) 232-2522 for English, and (800) 232-0233 for Spanish. Medicine Bag Lunch/Dinner Series Highlights StorytellerTwo programs will be presented this week in the Medicine Bag Lunch/Dinner series sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust. The series is being held in conjunction with “In Celebration of Native America” which culminates with the Standing Bear Powwow starting Friday evening. On Tuesday Bob Perry, author and storyteller, will tell stories of the “little people” in traditional Native American folklore. His presentation will take place from noon until 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House, 1500 South Fourth Street. Drinks will be provided and everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Perry, a member of the Chickasaw Nation, is the author of “Life With the Little People.” He is winner of the North American Native Authors First Book Award for Prose, and his book is described as a “marvelous collection of folklore about the Little People,” by storyteller Will Hill. The primary source for the stories is Creek elder Chester Scott, who also illustrated the book. These stories go back four generations to the time of the Trail of Tears. On Wednesday evening, starting at 6:30, there will be a hand game at the Standing Bear Powwow site, just west of Standing Bear Park. A hand game is the Native American version of “guess which hand it’s in,” with interesting variations. With a background of drum music and singing, the hand game is played in teams and leaves spectators wondering, “Is it luck, or is it skill?” According to Connie McAbee, marketing and business development officer at Pioneer Bank and Trust, a hand game is as much fun to watch as it is to play. “We hope everyone will come out and learn about and play this traditional Native American game.” said McAbee. “The story of the Ghost Dance, as the hand game was originally called, is fascinating and the whole evening will be great fun for children and adults alike.” McAbee continued. Drinks will be provided and everyone is encouraged to bring sack suppers and lawn chairs or blankets. Both events are free and open to the public. Make A Difference Day Coming Up on Oct. 24Ponca City Tomorrow challenges citizens to join thousands of volunteers on Make A Difference Day, (MADD), Saturday, Oct. 24. One of the largest annual community service efforts in the nation, MADD is a day that people are asked to give service back to the community. Created in 1992 by USA Weekend in partnership with The Points of Light Foundation, the national day of helping others provides a way to both challenge and reward volunteers. MADD celebrates the volunteer spirit by offering a way to give time, expertise, resources or helping hands. According to Cathryn Ferguson, president of Ponca City Tomorrow, anyone can help, and no project is too small. “This hands-on approach to caring unites families, organizations and church groups in common projects related to the environment, children and the elderly,” she continued. “Helping is its own reward.” For the fourth year, Ponca City will be joining this community service effort. The Kay County Election Board will assist Ponca City Parent/Teacher Associations in promoting voter registration. Students will distribute registration forms throughout their neighborhoods, as a convenient means to increase the number of voters. Other projects scheduled include — West Side Neighbors Association teaming up with the Child Development Center and work on Attucks Restoration project continues. Any available hands are welcome to contribute time and talents. Restoration began on Attucks gym on Make a Difference Day in 1996. For other ideas, contact an organization that uses volunteer help or spend time with a child or elderly shut-in. Contact Ferguson at 767-0823 if you would like information on volunteering. If you are planning an activity for Make A Difference Day, Ponca City Tomorrow would also like to hear from you. “One way to give back to the community is to unite with other volunteers for the upcoming Ponca City Millennium celebration,” Ferguson concluded. ‘His Handmaiden in Step’ Conference at First Baptist“His Handmaiden in Step” is a conference that is for third grade through twelfth grade girls. It is scheduled for First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth on Friday, Sept. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Leaders of the conference are hoping moms, grandmothers or some other special adult female in the family will be attending with the girls. “Man After His Own Heart” is a conference that is for third through twelfth grade boys, and it is the hope of conference leaders that their dads, grandfathers or some other special adult male will attend with them. Friday will be registration, a time of instruction on Saturday’s schedule and a lesson on understanding that God created us in His image and about commitment to Him. Saturday will be like a day at the high school. Third and fourth graders and their adult will attend classes together; fifth and sixth, seventh and eighth, ninth and tenth and eleventh and twelfth; all with their adults. There are six classes — each being approximately 50 minutes in length. Classes have biblical teaching and most will have hands on application. Teaching is directed toward what the Bible has to say about daily living. Society has opened its arms to so much that the description of modesty, morality, clean language, etc. is quite unclear today. God wants our young people to know that He addresses, in the Bible, the issues they deal with on a daily basis, conference leaders pointed out. These conferences are designed to learn what God says and apply it. Cost for these conferences is $15 per person. It covers the cost of the workbook and all materials, lunch and a snack. Please come by the church and pick up a brochure or call the office at 765-4427 for more information. CROP Walk Set Oct. 11Will you be a CROP walker or sponsor? The Annual Ponca City CROP Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11. The Church Rural Overseas Program (CROP) was started by a group of wheat farmers responding to the hunger and devastation of world war. Money collected through CROP Walks still funds emergency relief programs, but there is a great emphasis on agricultural development projects, it was noted. Linda Kemp, Director of the Great Plains Region of Church World Service/CROP, recently visited Kariba, a fishing village in Zimbabwe. He learned of their successful fishing business developed with the help of Christian Care, the Church World Service partner in Zimbabwe. Church World Service/CROP offered a loan for the purchase of three fishing boats. The loan will be repaid by September, 1998. By sponsoring a CROP Walker or becoming a walker who recruits sponsors, you help the people “Christ came to serve” by providing emergency food or long-term self-help agricultural projects. You also benefit Ponca City’s own Friendship Feast since 25 percent of funds remain in CROP Walk communities. The six-mile walk begins at 2:30 p.m. with a brief commissioning service of music and prayer at First Christian Church, 210 North Fifth. There is also a shorter mini-walk for children and others who do not want to walk the longer course. Both courses have refreshment stations. MS Support Group Meets on MondayPersons with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers are invited to the Ponca City Area MS Support Group, meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. The group will be viewing a video, “Choices for Change”, dealing with occupational therapy, a plan for helping the patient with active daily living, using less energy. The discussion following the film showing will be led by Dee Nelson. The church is handicap accessible — enter the west door from the parking lot and take the elevator to the lower level. For anyone with questions about the meeting, please call Beth Wright at 765-6738. Perfect Setting for Cherokee Strip Cook OffBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Hot chili, delicious barbeque, great weather, and a beautiful setting marked Saturday’s 12th Annual Cherokee Strip Cook-off hosted by Professionals Today. Benefiting Hospice of Ponca City, this was the official Barbeque Cook-off for the State of Oklahoma. Chairman Sandy James and co-chairman Loretta Leathers felt the turnout was a positive statement on the new location. “It could have been the weather or anything, but the grounds looked beautiful and I think everyone liked the change of scene,” said James in relation to the Wentz Camp location. Out of 44 competing teams, Double C BBQ from Stillwater was the Grand Barbecue Champion. Taking home a Kingfisher Kountry Kooker and $1,200, Rusty Carrier and Bart Clarke garnered enough points overall to win this championship award. Jim Sposato, of Coaches BBQ, won the Barbecue Reserve Grand Champion award. A long-time competitor in the cook-off, Sposato is the brother of Ponca City’s own Mary Ann Potter. Sposato is from Lincoln, Ark. Conoco Inc., was awarded the “Friends of the Cook-off Award.” It is an honor given each year for outstanding support of the Cook-off. Conoco is a long-time sponsor of the event. In addition, Conoco was represented by several cooking teams at the Cook-off. One of these teams, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, won The People’s Choice Award for Barbecue. This award was accepted by Richard Severance, general manager, Mid-Continent Business Unit. In the Backyard Barbecue Division, the O-KAN-I BBQ team from Oklahoma City won first place. Second place was won by Kenny’s BBQ, Pryor, and Hi-Waymen II from Topeka took third. The first place winner in the Barbecue Chicken Division was We Be De Pits, from Ponca City. Second place was Double C BBQ and third was Coach’s BBQ. Fourth place was taken by the Brew Crew, Ponca City, and fifth place went to O-KAN-I BBQ. Sixth place was awarded to Tim and Todd’s Excellent Adventure from Lees Summit, Mo., and seventh place went to In Your Face from Ponca City. Eighth place was awarded to Oak City BBQ from Oklahoma City, ninth place was awarded to Fat Daddy and Old Woman BBQ, Arkansas City, and tenth place went to Smokin Okie BBQ from Tulsa. First place in the Bar-B-Que Ribs Division went to Head Country II from Ponca City. Second place went to L & M BBQ from Pryor and third went to Wylie Coyotes from Owasso. Fourth place was awarded to We Be De Pits, fifth place went to NDN Bar-B-Q from Tulsa and sixth place went to Brent and Rusty from Blackwell. The seventh place winner was Coach’s BBQ, eighth place was won by Tim & Todd’s Excellent Adventure, ninth place went to Bobini’s Best Bar-B-Que and tenth place to We Be De Pits. Head Country II won first place in the Barbecue Pork Butt Division. Second was Double C BBQ, third was Tim & Todd’s Excellent Adventure, fourth was Smoke-N-Bones from Ponca City and fifth was Laid Back Bar-B-Que, Ponca City. Sixth place was won by NDN Bar-B-Que, seventh by Smokin Okie Bar-B-Que, eighth place by Stagecoach BBQ from Kildare. Ninth place in this division was taken by O-KAN-I BBQ and tenth by Beer, Bait & BBQ from Perkins. First place in the Barbecue Brisket Division was Double C BBQ. Second place was won by Oak City BBQ, third by Brent & Rusty, fourth by O-KAN-I BBQ and fifth by Joint Effort BBQ from Lenexa, Kan. Sixth place was won by TWC Lifters from Ponca City, seventh place by Stagecoach BBQ, Ponca City, and eighth by Laid Back BBQ. Ninth place in this division was taken by NDN BBQ and tenth by We Be De Pit Too, Ponca City. The People’s choice award for chili was won by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. There were 16 entries in the Chili Association Society International (CASI) division for chili. First place was won by Outhouse Chili & BBQ of Ponca City. Second place was Double Take Chili from Tulsa and third was Two Burner Chili from Grandview, Mo. Fourth place was Butt Good Chili from Garland, Texas, fifth was from Dirt Road Chili, and sixth was won by the 818th Reserve, Ponca City. Seventh place was won by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, eighth place by In Your Face, ninth place by Quality Water, Ponca City and tenth place by the Brew Crew. The Chili Showmanship Division was won by Outhouse Chili. Second place was Red Hot Chili Peppers and third was Quality Chili by Quality Water, Ponca City. The Red Hot Chili Peppers was the winner out of six entries for beans, and Fat Daddy & Old Woman BBQ was the winner out of nine entries for sauce. There were three winners in the Children’s Division, with young people representing Fat Daddy & Old Woman BBQ coming in first, StageCoach Kid for second and Double C Kid for third. The barbecue portion of the Cook-off was sanctioned by the Kansas City Bar-B-Que Society (KCBS). The winner of this event will be eligible for invitations to major cook-offs throughout the country. Cheryl Parker and Kelly Smith were the official representatives of KCBS at the Cook-off. The CASI portion of the Cook-off was refereed by Tom Snyder from Tulsa. First through tenth place winners in the Cook-off received points toward entry requirements for the World Chili Cook-off held in Terlingua, Texas. More than $5,000 in cash awards, other items and ribbons were awarded the winners. This year’s Cook-off was sponsored by Conoco, Kingfisher Kountry Kookers, Dr. Pepper, 101 Beverage and KPNC/KOKB. ‘SingSpiration’ Coming TonightPonca City Christians will be meeting together at St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene this evening at 6 p.m. for a “SingSpiration” — a celebration of Jesus Christ in music and singing! Theme of the citywide event will be “We Believe”. Previous host churches for the event have been Second Baptist, First Nazarene, and St. Luke’s. The Sept. 20 worship service will be the fourth such SingSpiration. The SingSpiration was born in 1997 when St. Luke’s and Second Baptist joined together for a Sunday evening of praise and singing, according to Gerald Graham of Second Baptist, and since the inception of the event, it has grown to include many churches and individuals from several congregations. The Fall SingSpiration will include singers and musicians from St. Luke’s, St. Paul’s United Methodist, Ponca Indian Church of the Nazarene, Second Baptist, Trinity Church of the Nazarene, First Church of God, First Nazarene, Grace Episcopal and First Presbyterian, Graham pointed out. The service will include instrumentals, solos, men’s and women’s ensembles, puppets, a children’s choir, and a joint choir under the direction of the talented Chuck Lessert. The service will be followed by a time of friendship and refreshments in the fellowship hall at St. Luke’s. Everyone is invited to attend and join in singing praise to the Lord and Savior, Graham said. St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene is located at 1715 East Prospect in Ponca City. Oil Painting Classes Set at P.C. Art CenterOil painting classes will be taught at the Ponca City Art Center by Roy Cantwell starting Sept. 29. This workshop is formed for the beginning or intermediate student — no experience is needed. Classes, held on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m., will be held Sept. 29, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3 and 10. Night classes may also be available. The cost of the classes will be $60 plus the cost of canvasses. The student must be a member of the Ponca City Art Association — family membership is $10 per year. Cantwell will choose the first painting the students paint; after that, students are free to choose their own subject matter. Cantwell has been elected vice president of Artist United, based in Tennessee. He will be teaching nationally beginning the start of 1999. The Ponca City Art Center is located at 819 East Central. For additional information, call Cantwell at 762-4675 or Donna Secrest at the Art Center, 765-9746. Fine Arts Festival Draws Big NumbersBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer The Fine Arts Festival was in full swing Saturday amidst sunny skies and warm temperatures and will continue today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Large numbers of people were found milling in and out of the booths and purchasing the wares. Purchase award participants had left their mark as portrayed by the pink ribbons attached to various pieces of artwork designating that the item had been purchased and no longer was available for sale. The Ponca City Art Association is sponsoring this 24th Fine Arts Festival with approximately 70 artists showcasing their vast array of artwork in over 70 booths. The awards and cash prizes are to be awarded this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Festival. The adjudicator of the show is Romney Qualine Nesbitt, an artist and teacher from Jenks. Artwork of every kind is on display and is available for purchase from bronze sculptures to small etchings. There is pottery as well as intricate pen and ink drawings accented with oils and watercolors. Watercolors and pastels alike display a broad range of subjects from still life to flowers to animals and country scenes. For the animal lover, there are birds, bears, buffalo, wolves and rabbits and every other animal in between, done in all types of mediums. Some of the watercolors are exquisite and very lifelike and the oils and acrylics are a delight to view. Some of the paintings are big and bold — others subtle and muted. There are country scenes, wildlife scenes and western scenes. Cowboys and Indians grace the booths in all types of imagery and activity. A number of booths are devoted to jewelry — mostly silver, but other varieties as well. Wooden sculpturing and photography are available as well as sculptured paintings and blown glass. The selection of fine art available is sure to please any connoisseur and there is surely something for everyone. Tonkawa Teen Killed By Ball BatTONKAWA — Police here were investigating the death of an 18-year-old after another youth apparently struck him in the head with a baseball bat early Saturday morning. Calling it “a tragic incident,” Tonkawa Police Chief David Rogers said Joshua Stokesberry, 18, was killed and a 17-year-old Tonkawa boy was arrested after an encounter outside a residence on South Fourth Street between midnight and 1 a.m. Saturday. Stokesberry was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Ponca City and the juvenile was transported to the Kay County Detention Facility in Newkirk, the chief said. The incident was still under investigation by Tonkawa Police Lt. David Bradley and by Russell Busby of the district attorney’s office, along with other Tonkawa police. Stokesberry reportedly worked in Tonkawa and was staying with his grandfather, Richard Stokesberry. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stokesberry of Fayetteville, Ark. Nearly NewsT.L. Walker director of the Standing Bear Memorial Park reports that the October issue of Southern Living Magazine features a story and photograph of Standing Bear. DEATHSEula Mae Lynch Eula Mae LynchSPERRY — Eula Mae Lynch, former Tonkawa resident, died Friday, Sept. 18, 1998 at her home in Sperry. She was 69. The funeral will be held graveside at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hillsdale (Okla.) Cemetery. Daughters, Glenda Getz, Sharon Miller and Debra McMillan will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Enid. Eula Mae (Hawkins) Lynch was born April 11, 1929, in Tonkawa, the daughter of Floyd and Rosa (Brown) Hawkins. She grew up on a farm near Tonkawa, attending Richland School. On July 28, 1946, she was married to Errett Lee Lynch in Wellington, Kan. Survivors include four daughters, Glenda Getz of Sperry, Sharon Miller of Garden City, Kan., Debra McMillan of Bastrop, La., and Geyree Lynch of Enid; sisters, Doris Mills and Mary Lisenbee, both of Trinity, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Errett Lee Lynch in 1979; two sons, Daniel Wayne and Timothy LeRoy; her parents; and one grandson. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Lynch’s name to the American Cancer Society, c/o Brown Funeral Service, 400 West Maple, Enid, OK 73701. ObituariesRobert WatsonRobert Watson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday Sept. 17, 1998, at Shawn Manor Nursing Home. He was 82. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Heyer, Associate Pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by Masonic Lodge No. 83. Robert was born on a farm west of Ponca City on Jan. 2, 1916. He was the only child of Dave and Pearl Lenhart Watson. Later the family moved to a farm east of Newkirk and Robert graduated from the Newkirk High School. On April 18, 1935 he married Helen Rice in Enid. The couple moved to Wichita, Kan., where he worked for Boeing Aircraft Factory. They later moved back to Ponca City and he worked for Bowker Ford, Auto Electric, Pat Murphy Auto Co. and was later self-employed as an auto mechanic. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 83, AARP and the First Christian Church. His hobbies included restoring old cars, fishing and being with his coffee club buddies. Survivors include his wife Helen of the home; one son Dr. Robert D. Watson and his wife Jean of Oklahoma City; two grandsons Robert D. Watson Jr. of Oklahoma City, and Brent Watson of Stillwater; one cousin Bill Watson of Newkirk; and several nieces and nephews, Norman and June Coffelt, Clarence and Lois Shaw, Jim and Phyllis Zink, Robert Anderson and Kenneth Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. paid obituary Services PendingWillie HutsonWillie “Bud” Hutson, Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, Sept. 18 1998, southwest of Ponca City. He was 73. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. FuneralsTuesdayDebra F. MersmanFuneral to be held at 10 a.m. in First Baptist Church worship center. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Mersman’s name to Oklahoma Medical Research Center Cancer Research, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5097. The family will be at the Ron Mersman home, 713 Sugar Maple. Other arrangements will be announced later. NEWS BRIEFSLake Users — The Lake Ponca Users Association will meet for a potluck dinner Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentz dining hall. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided and those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv. Tire Slashed — A person from the 1500 block of Bradbary Lane reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:52 a.m. Friday that a tire had been slashed. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. La Iglesia St. Mary’s ofrecera classes en Ingles interesados comuniquese al 765-7794 las classes empiezan. Sept. 29th. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Hazel Avenue and North Pine Street at 11:50 p.m. Friday that a 23-year-old woman was being held for possession of marijuana and a Kay County warrant. Volunteer Training — Domestic Violence Volunteer Training is planned for Sept. 29-30. For more information, please call 762-3603. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Listening Training Class — For all those whose spouse has said they never listen, Helpline is holding a training class beginning Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and held at Grace Episcopal Church. For additional information call 765-5551. Call Don Sawyer, your full time chimney sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca 762-8883 adv. Property Damaged — A person from the 1100 block of West Rosedale Drive reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:40 a.m. Friday that a garage had been entered and tires on a vehicle slashed. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken. WWF Breakdown: In your house. Non-stop wrestling action coming on pay per view. Sunday September 27th at 7:00 pm, $29.95. For advance ordering call Cable One at 762-6684 or order within one hour of event start time 1-800-497-2410 adv. Square Dancing — Free ice cream social and introduction to square dancing is planned for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. All ages welcome to attend the event at the Lutheran School Cafeteria, 1104 North Fourth. Pioneer Technology Center’s Small business management program is available to assist you with your business. Evening classes begin Sept. 29 with individual assistance at your convenience. Cost is $150 for the year. Call 762-8336, Ext. 275 for more information. adv. Free Depression Screening — The Edwin Fair Community Health Center will team up with St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center to offer free depression screening on National Depression Screening Day, Oct. 8. A second day of free screenings will be offered Oct. 12. Call 762-7561 for more information or to schedule a screening time for the 8th; or 765-3321, extension 400, to schedule for the 12th. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday September 25th and, Saturday Saturday 26th, starting at 5:30 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for res- ervations and information. adv. Residence on Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:40 a.m. Friday from 2008 Joe Street that the residence was on fire. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department and five units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded, but found no fire. Information was logged that a light ballast was smoking. Southwest Connection . 313 E. Grand. Newly arrived - largest selection of Acoma, Navajo, Ute Pottery and local Native American art. adv. Suspicious Activity — A person from a business in the 1900 block of Lake Road requested assistance at 9:59 a.m. Friday from the Ponca City Police Department as a result of possible child abuse. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pauline's Every Monday Night Special. Fried Chicken Only- all white meat. All you can eat, $6.50. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Vehicle Overturned — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:46 a.m. Friday that a vehicle had overturned and was partially on the road one-half mile west of Waverly Street on Oakland. The Kay County Sheriff’s office was notified. Mid-High Picnic — The Ponca City Mid-High school-wide picnic will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Ponca Shelter House 3. Participants are asked to bring a main dish plus side dish or dessert and drinks for your family. The KIXR Music Machine will provide the music. Accident — An accident in the parking lot of a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:55 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and took a report. 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. Abandoned Bicycle — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:15 p.m. Friday that a bicycle had been abandoned in the drainage ditch at the bend between Palm Street and Lake Street at Overbrook Avenue. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Tree Planting Service. See our large selection. Keathly Nursery, 48 Bridge Ave. adv. Assault — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:37 p.m. Friday that a problem had occurred at a business in the 2700 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and an assault and battery report was taken. Requests Extra Patrol — A school official at Union School requested at 3:04 p.m. Friday that the Ponca City Police Department give an extra patrol of the school during the weekend as a result of a student being suspended on Friday for starting a fire in a restroom. An officer was notified. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:17 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1000 block of South Ninth Street at 4:16 p.m. Friday that a 21-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. Item Returned — An employee of a business in the 2000 block of North Union Street requested assistance from an officer at 4:49 p.m. Friday. It was reported that a three-wheeler that had been stolen earlier in the week had been returned by a couple of juveniles. An officer assigned took a report. Mums 6” pot, $1.69. Keathly Nursery, 48 Bridge Ave. adv. Vehicle Fire — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 7:08 p.m. Friday that a vehicle was on fire at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Glenside Avenue. The officer reportedly extinguished the fire and the vehicle was moved from the roadway. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Bicycle Stolen — A person from the 300 block of South Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:41 p.m. Friday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Frozen Mocha, Cappuccino, French Vanilla, Hot Tea. Enjoy your favorite in Ponca City’s favorite coffee bar. Brace Books & More. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Sav-A-Trip, Highland Avenue and North Second Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:42 p.m. Friday that a driver had left without paying for $16 worth of gas and headed east on Highland. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Need Hearing help? Heartland Hearing Aid Center is here just for you. Conventional, programmable single multi-channel, digital, what’s best for you? Come by or call 1302 North 7th, 767-1961 and find the answer. adv. Bicycle Stolen — A person from the 300 block of North Osage Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:32 p.m. Friday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Sample of Estee Lauder Foundation at John’s Apparel, 205 East Cleveland. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Knight Road was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:30 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 1:39 a.m. Saturday that a 37-year-old man was being held for DUI, driving left of center and transporting an open container. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Oil Patch Jamboree — Saturday, Sept. 26 is Drumright’s annual event, honoring their oil boom history. Events include a parade, melodrama, chili cook-off, 5-K run, games, music, food dance and art show. For further information contact (918) 352-3313. Aromatique Sale; making room for our “Just Arrived” holiday fragrance. 50% off our The smell of Fern, Gardenia, Spring, and Amazon. Meet a friend in our Dessert corner and treat yourself. Christy’s, 3005 N. 14th. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and Chestnut Avenue at 11:28 p.m. Friday that a 43-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension and not wearing a seat belt. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and Hartford Avenue at 12:10 a.m. Saturday that a 25-year-old man was being held for DUI, operating a vehicle with no driver’s license, transporting an open bottle and having no insurance. A 22-year-old man was held for possession of marijuana. Used Book Sale! Large Selection priced $.25 to $.95. Brace Books, 2205 N. 14th. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of South Ash Street at 12:15 a.m. Saturday that a 52-year-old man was being held for DUI. Collision — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:21 a.m. Saturday that a two-vehicle, head-on collision had occurred one mile south of U.S. 60 on Oklahoma 156. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified and six units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. Four persons were taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Highland Avenue and Stephen at 2:30 a.m. Saturday that a 32-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. LIFESTYLESMiss Ponca City Queen Contest To Be Sept. 26 Miss Ponca City Queen Contest To Be Sept. 26The Miss Ponca City Queen Contest will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Contestants are Carrie Evans, Anna Fowler, Adriane Hines and Ashley VanHoesen. Tickets are available from the contestants or by contacting Jackie Cutler Ingram at 762-0437, or Vicki Graves at 765-8679 and 765-4736. The contest begins at 2 p.m. and serving as Master of Ceremonies will be KPNC personality, Mark Bersche. Contestants will be judged on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on the 3-5 minute presentation which will include personal resume information, and the answers to the questions of “Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City” and “What Ponca City Means to Me.” The winner of the contest will be awarded a trophy and prizes, and represent Ponca City as a Visiting Queen in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival, slated for Oct. 30 and 31. Miss Ponca City also acts as a goodwill ambassador, and attends various functions and speaking engagements throughout her year’s reign as her personal schedule allows. The title of Miss Ponca City is currently held by Natalie Lindsay, daughter of Winston and Betty Lindsay. 1948 Class Reunion Will Be Sept. 25-27The 50th reunion for the Ponca City High School graduating class of 1948 will be Sept. 25-27. A total of 120 classmates have signed up to attend the festivities. Members of the planning committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Programming Room of the Ponca City Public Library to prepare registration packets. Class members will gather Sept. 25, 7-10 p.m. for a mixer and registration at the American Legion. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. On Sept. 26 a late registration and visiting time will be held at the Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Coffee, juice and doughnuts will be provided. A tour of the Howell Building is planned for 9-10 a.m. with Dr. Joe Surber. Also on Sept. 26 a 6 p.m. social and 6:30 p.m. dinner is scheduled for the Ponca City Country Club. A group picture will be taken at 8 p.m. There will be dancing until midnight with music from the 40s provided by Henry & Sons. A Memorial Service at the War Memorial located at PCHS is slated for 9 a.m. Sept. 27 and a brunch at the country club is planned for 10:30 a.m. Pioneer Woman Museum Event SaturdayBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Fifteen committees have been working for almost five months to make the Pioneer Woman Museum grand reopening a celebration to remember. Advisory Board member Jayne Detten has been the “ramrod” for the event. Besides the opening day ceremonies, the steering committee has hosted a media preview with Cathy Keating, a reception for the Pioneer Quilters, and will be responsible for receptions for the Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Council, a donor reception and a VIP luncheon. Sub-committees included, set-up and grounds: Jim York, Jim Eck, Jim Sindelar and Stan Long; program brochure, Karen Dye, Susie Howey and Rod Bailey; decorations, Jannie Ross, Sissy Lender and Lana Jones; parking/transportation, Loyd Hall, Gary Martin, Police Department; publicity, David May, Louise Abercrombie, Missy Morland, T.L. Walker and Max Nichols (OHS). Also donor reception, Georgia Ball, Vivian Mertz and Mary Beth Glass; ceremony, Cheryl Fletcher and Rep. Jim Newport; special guest luncheon, Nancy Severance, Danny and Carey Head, Brian and Holly Harpster; concessions, Gary Miles, John Sutton, AMBUCS and Kim Pachanik; entertainment, Sandy James, Barbara Younger, Leslie Rardin and Gary Brown. And, education demonstrations, Paula Elmer, Debbie Lee and Lorraine McDonagh; fund raising Sue Boettcher and Charles Casey; staff coordinators, Jan Prough and Ammie Goss; Marland Estate coordinator, Kathy Adams, and Standing Bear coordinator, T.L. Walker. Ponca City Area OMTA Branch Slates FestivalThe Ponca City Area Branch of the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year in the home of Frances Thompson on Sept. 14. There were eight members present and two guests, Shannon Mair and Annette Williams. Kathy Wimberley, president, gave a report on the OMTA State Convention which was held in Oklahoma City May 28-30. Other members who attended the convention were Frances Thompson, Katy Tucker, Bobbie Motz, Deena Neely and Becky Dye. She also reported on the University of Kansas Piano Workshop which she and Kay Sahai attended the first week of June. Ms. Wimberley announced that the District Convention will be at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa on Nov. 14 and the guest artist will be Andrew Cooperstock, a member of the piano faculty at the OU School of Music. Katy Tucker, auditions chairman, announced that the Fall Fun Festival will be on Oct. 10 at the First Presbyterian Church. Deadline for entering students is Sept. 25. Kay Sahai encouraged the members to enter their piano students in the organ recital for pianists which will be on October 11 at the First United Methodist Church. Following the business meeting the members viewed a video by Amanda Vick Lethco on “Developing Technique and Musicianship in Young Piano Students.” The next meeting will be Nov. 9 at the home of Kathy Wimberley. Reunion Committee Plans for 1949 ClassMembers of the Ponca City High School graduating class of 1949 are planning a 50th reunion. Anyone interested in helping with the event is asked to attend a committee meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Programming Room of the Ponca City Public Library. Class members whose addresses are need include Margaret Baker O’Dell, Charles Carrell, Barbara Davis Zuvanich, Jean Dodge Lacy, Don James, James Johns, Carol Johnson, Margaret McGinty, Marilyn McGraw, Bill Mertena, Doris Miller, Ruth Miller and Don Young. Anyone with information about these class members is asked to call Corky Silvy, 765-6100, or Bob Faken, 762-2826. Representing Standing Bear and Tribes Serious Business for Current PrincessBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer Representing Standing Bear Park and the Ponca City Native American Foundation as Standing Bear Princess is serious business for current title-holder Lucy McClellan. Lucy, a member of the Ponca tribe and of the Eagle Clan of the Sac and Fox tribe, has represented the Standing Bear Park and Foundation for the past year at various functions including numerous powwows and area events. She is also proud to be the great-great-great granddaughter of Chief Standing Bear. She will be speaking to the area tribal candidates for the 1998-99 Standing Bear Princess competition on Sept. 24, at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to the competition. A new 1998-99 Standing Bear Princess will be selected by a panel of judges on Sept. 24 and Lucy will give up her crown on Friday evening Sept. 25 at the Standing Bear Powwow at Standing Bear Park. McClellan is serious about representing the Native American peoples of this area. She says filling the position of Princess is not about “you.” “You are not elected to promote yourself, but are a representative for your whole tribe and for all the people and the six tribes who are a part of the Native American Foundation who helped build Standing Bear Park and the monument. It is serious business. Some say it’s too hard, but I have enjoyed my reign and have learned a lot in the past year. You’ve really got to want to do it to enjoy it.” Lucy, a senior at Po-Hi, also believes staying in school is very important. She plans to use her $500 Standing Bear educational scholarship to attend Haskell Indian College to be an American Indian Studies teacher. Miss McClellan gives much of the credit for her success and ability to perform her duties as Princess to her grandmother, Lucy Cries-For-Ribs. After her mother died in 1991, Lucy and her brother and sister came to live with her grandmother. “My grandmother supports me, teaches me the traditions of my tribe, and encourages me to be the best I can be,” says Lucy. “To do this job, it is also very important to have the support of your whole family as well as tribal members.” A lot of the expense traveling to various powwows and functions becomes the responsibility of the Princess’ family and tribe. The Ponca tribe supported Lucy with fund raisers, and family members have helped with the various creation of regalia and outfits. They also combine efforts to see that she is ready to represent her title and fulfill her responsibility at all times. Lucy takes up to six outfits when she travels to a multi-day powwow. She beads and designs much of her own regalia and appreciates a lot of help from her sister and other family members. She also creates fringed shawls (an important part of powwow dancing) and T-dresses. A princess needs to forget “herself,” not be shy, and be able to speak at special events, says Miss McClellan. Some local events Lucy attended as Standing Bear Princess included presentations at the Marland Estate, Ponca City Library, the unveiling of the new Donor Plaque at Standing Bear Park; and a State of Oklahoma Arts and Humanities powwow event. She also spoke to the Special Education Classes for the Ponca City school system and taught the students to make chokers. Dancing since she was about two, Lucy represented Standing Bear Park and the Foundation at the six area powwows of tribes who are a part of the Foundation, including Kaw, Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe-Missouri, Osage and Tonkawa. At those powwows she danced with the ladies in the gourd and scalp dances. She won the Ladies Southern Cloth competition recently at the Burr Hill Powwow and competed in Ladies Southern Buckskin dances. She and her family traveled to the large Omaha, Neb. powwow this summer to represent Standing Bear and she also participated in the Red Earth parade in Oklahoma City. She enjoys performing with the women singers at powwows and collects Indian music and tapes to help practice her singing and dancing at home. Miss McClellan served as the 1995-96 Princess for American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 38 and is thinking about entering the Miss Indian World and the Miss Indian Nations competitions after she finishes her present reign. She is a member of the Ponca Indian Methodist Church. Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae To MeetAlumnae of Alpha Chi Omega will begin the fall season with a salad supper and a get-acquainted meeting Sept. 22. The party will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Shari Cannon, 10855 West Hubbard Road. All area alumnae are invited and urged to attend. For more information call 762-5820. The program will be given by Sandra Hudack, Province Alumnae chairman of Oklahoma and Arkansas, and Valorie Buss, local alumnae president. They will give highlights of the Alpha Chi Omega National convention they attended in June in Norfolk, Va. Janet Chermack Weds Thomas Potter in KrebsSt. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Krebs was the setting for the recent wedding of Janet Chermack and Thomas Potter. Their double ring vows were solemnized in a 2 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Chi Peter Phung. Traditional wedding music was provided by Deloyce Patterson, who also accompanied Larry Chermack, brother of the bride, as he sang “Our Father” and “I Do.” The bride is the daughter of Glenda Chermack of Ponca City and Joe Chermack of Blackwell. The bridegroom is the son of Viola Potter and James Potter, both of McAlester. The bride wore a designer satin gown styled with puffed sleeves. The dress and chapel length train was highlighted with appliques of beaded Alencon lace. Her tulle veiling was attached to a satin headband and she carried a bouquet of roses, daisies, stephanotis and greenery tied with pink satin ribbon. Matron of Honor for her cousin was Gina Foster of Ada. Bridemaids were Kara Alexander of Stonewall and Debbie Huff of McAlester, both cousins of the bride, and Shawna Deprator of Ada. Each attendant wore a floor length pink satin sheath designed with a scooped neckline and capped sleeves. Each carried a bouquet of pastel colored summer flowers tied with pink satin ribbon. Charlsey Foster, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl and ringbearer was the bride’s nephew, Nicholas Chermack. Angela Fassino, cousin of the bride, attended the guest book. Candlelighters were brothers of the couple, Greg Chermack and Jade Potter. Conley Jannssen served as Best Man and groomsmen were Mike Harrington, Marty McConnell and Steve Mitchell. Ushers were Greg Chermack, Jade Potter and John Peasha. Assisting with the reception were Mary Carey, Roberta Neely, Bernadette Lynch and Debbie Henson. The newlyweds have established a home at 504 South Thirteenth Street in McAlester. The bride is Program Director for the Physical Rehabilitation Unit at McAlester Regional Health Center and the bridegroom is Account Manager for Lemac Medical Supply. Kay County Democrat Women To MeetKay County Democrat Women are slated to meet Sept. 24 at the OCAW Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue at 7 p.m. Among the items for discussion will be plans for the annual bean dinner and auction hosted each year by the Democrat Women’s organization. The bean dinner is set for Oct. 8 at OCAW Hall. Serving will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event may be purchased from any member or at the door for $5. At this time, invitations to all state and county democratic party candidates have been extended. Confirmation of those attending will be published at a later date. Those invited to speak include gubernatorial candidate, State Representative Laura Boyd from Norman; Carroll Fisher of Tulsa, candidate for State Insurance Commissioner; State Senators Paul Muegge, 20th District and J. Berry Harrison, District 10. Also expected are Sandy Garrett, State School Superintendent from Oklahoma City, and Robert Butkin, State Treasurer, M.C. Smothermon, U.S. Congressional candidate, Cliff Scott, State Auditor, James W. Powelson, Ponca City, candidate for County Commissioner District 1, and Sylvia Pratt of Newkirk, candidate for State Representative District 38. “All Kay County democratic party members are invited to come and take part in the planning for this event as your participation is always greatly appreciated,” said Donna Swope, president. Anyone wishing more information may call (580) 767-8354. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Suzanne Elaine Spellings Marries Terry L. LauritsenSuzanne Elaine Spellings became the bride of Terry Lee Lauritsen in a 3 p.m. ceremony Aug. 15, 1998 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bedford, Texas. The nuptials were solemnized by the Rev. Mel Bessellieu. Parents of the couple are Herbert R. Spellings Jr. and Ms. Janet M. Spellings, both of Euless, Texas, and Randall and LaVonne Lauritsen of Ponca City. The musical prelude included “Canon in D” by Pachabel, “Love is the Sunlight” by Cotter and “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach. Catherine Sydow of Whitewater, Wis. was the pianist. Barbara Paulick of St. Louis, Mo. sang “Ave Maria” by Schubert as the families were seated. The processional was “Trumpet Voluntary” by Clarke and the recessional was “Hornpipe” by Handel. The bride wore a formal white satin gown with a lace overlay on the bodice, which featured an off-the-shoulder neckline. The chapel length train was trimmed with lace and her elbow length veiling was hemmed in satin and secured by a matching lace headband. She carried a cascade of white and ivory flowers and pale pink roses. Mrs. Amy Barrera of Washington, D. C. was Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Sherry Spellings, Sheila Spellings and Eryn Lugger of Euless, Texas, Elizabeth Schaef of Wichita Falls, Texas and Christine Casey of San Francisco, Calif. Each attendant wore a floor length Navy blue silk shantung gown in an Empire style. The ribbed bodice was designed with short sleeves, rounded front neckline and low vee-back. They carried individual handtied bouquets of Laguna, Harmony and Ambiance roses and blue delphinium. Flower girl was the bride’s cousin, Angela Paulick of St. Louis, MO. She wore a white tea length satin gown trimmed in lace. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Ingrid Berg of Chicago, Ill. and Lucinda Sydow of Menomonee Falls, Wis. Ceremony scriptures were read by Kimberly Schmid of Emporia, Kan. and Lori Shelley of Ponca City. Mary Sydow of Whitewater, Wis. was the reception decorator. James T. Howe of Claremore served as Best Man and groomsmen were Adam Shelley of Ponca City, Bruce Schmid of Emporia, Kan., Chris Martinez of Bedford, Texas, Troy Frisch of Kokomo, Ind. and Bruce Nelson of Fort Worth, Texas. Guest book attendants were Kerrie Berg of Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Jamie Frisch of Peoria, Ill. Following a wedding trip to Cozumel, Mexico the couple has established a home in Euless, Texas. The bride is a graduate student studying speech-language pathology and the bridegroom is a Civil Engineer at TranSystems Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas. Among the guests at the wedding were Louise M. Spellings of Oklahoma City and Helen Sydow of Carlsbad, N. M., grandmothers of the bride, and Tony, Lois, Troy and Jamie Frisch of Kokomo, Ind. Kay Panhellenic Board Officers For Year NamedThe Kay County Panhellenic Board held the first meeting of the year on Sept. 10 at the home of Sandy Hudack. The business meeting was conducted by President Sue Helton. The meeting was opened with the reading of the Panhellenic Creed. Officers for the 1998-99 year are: President - Sue Helton, Pi Beta Phi; Vice-President - Elizabeth Nichols, Kappa Alpha Theta; Secretary - Peggy Krider, Delta Gamma; Treasurer - Sheila Foxworthy, Gamma Phi Beta; Reporter/Historian - Sandy Hudack, Alpha Chi Omega; Parliamentarian - Jeanette Lewis, Phi Mu. Jeanette Lewis and Sue Helton reported on the Senior Girls Rush Information party held in May. Because of the small number of girls attending the party, the possibility of holding it late in April was discussed. The scholarship chairman, Sandy Hudack, reported that the four girls who were given scholarships had all pledged sororities. At Oklahoma State University, Jill Brien is a new member of Alpha Chi Omega and Robin Aupperle is a new member of Kappa Delta. At the University of Oklahoma, Kate Emig is a new member of Gamma Phi Beta and Julie Schiltz is a new member of Chi Omega. The girls are to send information to Sheila Foxworthy, board treasurer. Panhellenic Committees for the 1998-99 year were announced. They are: Fundraising: Elizabeth Nichols, Kathleen Scribner, Sue Helton, Donya Gartside; Scholarship: Sandy Hudack, Peggy Krider, Marsha Moore; Membership: Elizabeth Nichols and Sheila Foxworthy; Recommendations: Sandy Hudack and Nancy Hays; Auditing: Kathleen Scribner and Nancy Hays ; Senior Rush Information Party: Janette Lewis, Sue Helton, Peggy Krider. Sue Helton announced the Annual Christmas House Tour will be held on Dec. 6. Plans will be discussed in more detail at the next meeting. This is the yearly fund raiser that benefits the scholarship fund. Sororities represented at the meeting were Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi. Members were reminded to bring the list of members with addresses and $2 dues per member to the next meeting which will be held Oct. 8 at the home of Elizabeth Nichols. Adoption Meeting Set in StillwaterDillon International, Inc., will present a free informational meeting on international adoption Sept. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Stillwater Public Library, 1107 South Duck Street, Stillwater. “This will be a wonderful opportunity for families beginning to explore the Idea of international adoption to come and learn in a low-key setting," explained Rebecca Hackworth, director of Family Services for Dillon International and guest speaker at the seminar. The seminar is being sponsored by Frank W. Murphy, Mfr. Attendees will be given an overview of international adoption and the available children from the countries of South Korea, China, India, Russia, Haiti, and Guatemala. Individual country requirements and adoption costs will also be highlighted during the seminar. Dillon International, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit adoption agency that has specialized in international adoptions for more than 23 years. The agency was the first international adoption agency in the state of Oklahoma. For more information or to make a reservation to attend, call Dillon International’s office at 918-749-4600. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order. The devotion was given by Ann McCool and Ann Stuever led the TOPS Pledge and Betty Flower led the KOPS Kreed. Roll was called by Natalie McCoy and the weight report given by Betty Flower. Best loser was Debbie Meyer and Maxine Reeves won the “Ha-Ha” pot. A charm was presented to Janie Fairchild for a 10-pound loss and the program was presented by Shirley Love. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Weigh-in time is 6:15-6:55 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448 or Natalie McCoy, 767-1429. Constitution Week Is Program Topic For Ponca City DAR Chapter EventLynna Summers, Fifth grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, was the featured speaker when members of the Ponca City Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Friday. The luncheon event was held at the American Legion. Mrs. Summers sponsors the “I Signed the Constitution” event at Roosevelt School during Constitution week Sept. 17-23. The signatures are forwarded to the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Each person who signs receives a pocket copy of the Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Gertrude Carraway, then President General of DAR, originated the request for a national constitution week. Jan Prough, chapter regent, has asked residents to read the Constitution, which, she adds “safeguards our liberties and champions our freedoms.” Hostess committee for the meeting included Yvonne Holmes, chairman; Virginia Cronin, Mary Denker, Doris Ellis, Ruth Lindsay, Virginia Stephenson and Helen Spore. Red Rose Club Begins New Year With LuncheonThe Red Rose Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Burton Casad for a Fall salad luncheon. Co-hostesses were Mary Looney and Beverly Rubino. Every member also brought a salad to be shared with the group. Jannie Ross conducted the business meeting following the luncheon, in the absence of Ann Strickland, president. Rosalie Majors was Secretary-Pro-tem in the absence of Sue Boettcher. She called the roll and it was answered with “memories of your special doll”. She also read the minutes of the June meeting, which was followed by the Financial report given by Maxine Manering. The Council report was given Barbara Younger, who also distributed yearbooks. The program for the afternoon was given by Rita Pace and was about “Dolls.” She has been making dolls for several years, and she had several to show and also several “doll parts.” She stated that she had access to 5,000 different molds that can be made to look like real children and she has made several as gifts for her nieces. She has won many ribbons, both blue and red, on her dolls when she shows them at doll shows. The speaker said there is a “Doll Hospital” in Guthrie and they can repair antique dolls. The next meeting of Red Rose club will be Oct. 12 at the home of Mrs. E. L. Manering, 11 Sherman Lane. She will be assisted by Mrs. Henry Bourne and Mrs. Bob Gibson. The program will be a “Visit to the Painted Lady Statuary” given by Linda Wittmer. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild Hears Historical Report on Lone Star PatternA work session on the 1999 Guild Quilt will be the program at P.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild at 7 p.m. Sept. 28, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Guests are welcome. Nineteen members attended the August meeting and guests were Chance Foley, Judy Gilliland, and Gabriella Kov |