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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 12, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALFine Arts Festival Will Draw Exhibits From All Over for 25th Anniversary Fine Arts Festival Will Draw Exhibits From All Over for 25th AnniversaryBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer Artists from around Oklahoma and neighboring states will converge on Ponca City this weekend for the 25th anniversary of the Fine Arts Festival slated for Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the Ponca City Art Association, the festival will be held on the grounds of the Ponca City Art Center, located at 819 East Central. Hours of the show will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. A drawing for a $500 gift certificate will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday; the winner must be present, and contestants must be 16 years of age or older. Artists who will display have been invited to exhibit, and the artwork will be judged according to categories prior to the start of the two-day event. Artwork will include all medium of paintings, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, glass work, wood, graphics and mixed media. Items on exhibit will be available for sale, and the prices will vary widely from minimal on up, depending of artwork and artist. A new feature for the event will be the “art car” — an old car donated by Jack Bowker Ford to be decorated with miscellaneous items which will be glued on the car. Cynthia Rasche, member of the Art Association, will supervise the decorating. The husband-wife team of Russell and Penny Christensen from Neola, Iowa, will bring their artwork to the Fine Arts Festival. Although working with different medium, both artists are well-known and respected in their fields. Russell works with bronze, depicting mostly wildlife and western subjects. Penny paints with oils, using as many as 27 layers of paint to create the brilliant color depicted in her paintings. Both artists have displayed their works in art museums, galleries, and major art shows throughout the country. Ray Chehrehgosha, a well-known potter from Stillwater, will bring his wide array of pottery to be exhibited at the juried art show. Chehrehgosha has had his work accepted in exhibits across the country, and his pottery has been included in a two-year world-wide exhibition. In Oklahoma, his work has been accepted in the Philbrook Art Center in Tulsa, the Oklahoma Biannual Art Show at the Oklahoma Art Center, the Oklahoma College of Art Students Exhibition in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Artists from Ponca City will be Elaine Armstrong, Milt Fusselman, Berenice Johnson, Janeice Linden, Shirley Petersen, L. Kent Rous, Jo Saylors, Jane Schafers, Roger K. Smith, Mary White, Margaret Yates. Other Oklahoma artists include Kenneth Ashby from Canton, Ron and Sherry Blankenship of Westville, Jeanne Rorex Bridges of Oktaha, Jan Brieschke of Bartlesville, Lloyd R. Brockus of Alva, Steve Cast of Edmond, Jim and Mary Delso of Henryetta, Gene Dougherty of Tonkawa, Chrissie Farrar of Tulsa, Jessie Ghere of Sapulpa, Helen Koons Gragert of Stillwater, Bryan G. Haas of Mustang, Ron Leatherwood of Lexington, Phyllis Mantik of Stillwater. Also from Oklahoma are Dale G. Martin of Cushing, Lonnie Minton of Fletcher, Shirley Minton of Fletcher, Judy Garcia Moral of Oklahoma City, Jerald G. Peterson of Tahlequah, Jim Richey of Alva, Phillip Carter and Rodger Brown of Norman, Donna Royse of Kaw City, La Vern Scott of Enid, Cletus Smith of Oklahoma City, Beverly Summerford of Clinton, Jane Watson of Oklahoma City, and Joyce Wiedemann of Piedmont. Other artists from neighboring states include Hsing-Hua Chang of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; Sharon Connaway and Floanna Crowley of Wichita, Kan.; Ellen Groves of McPherson, Kan.; Bob Holloway of Kansas City, Mo.; Evelyn Jordan-Isaacs of St. Joseph, Mo., Gary Kahle of Arkansas City, Kan.; Bob Kelly of Hutchinson, Kan.; Klaus Kuntscher of Shawnee Mission, Kan. Also, Lynda Leech of Pueblo West, Colo.; Jeff Legg of Joplin, Mo.; Johnny McDonald of Valley Center, Kan.; Joy Mead of Independence, Mo.; Phyllis F. Meredith of Iola, Kan.; Sue Mersman of Wetmore, Kan.; Audrey Murrell of Cottonwood Falls, Kan.; Jim Ryon of Raytown, Mo.; and Dave Stacy of Sugarland, Texas. The Fine Arts Festival is supported by the purchase award program. Participants in the program are given an advanced opportunity to purchase their favorites from the extensive field of fine artwork available, in return for their pledge to spend a declared amount of money at the show. Crime StoppersClarification of Stabbing Incident Sought Early Saturday morning, on Sept. 4, Ponca City police officers responded to a reported stabbing incident at 540 North Ninth Street, where they found two victims. Police need assistance in clarifying the facts of this case. Apparently, a man and women were allegedly attacked in the street and grassy area in front of the residence by two Hispanic or Indian men. The pair were taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center emergency room where they were treated for injuries. Those who have information regarding these assaults, or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 762-5100. Callers will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Golf Event Will Benefit Girl ScoutsIt is time once again for the annual Kay County Golf Tournament sponsored by Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council. All area golfers are invited to the second annual tournament at Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course, Sept. 24. Tee times to play “Fore the Girls” will begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue until all teams have teed off. Duffers will have the opportunity to play for an assortment of prizes and awards while benefiting the Girl Scout program in Kay County and Bluestem Council. The format of the tournament is a four-person scramble, handicapped and flighted. Registration is $250 per team, which includes lunch donated by Head Country Bar-B-Q, refreshments, a tournament gift bag, cart fees, and the opportunity to compete for an assortment of prizes. Sponsors of the tournament include Conoco, Inc.; Head Country Food Products; Home National Bank; Kay Electric Co-op; Magnum Mini Storage; Miss Suzi’s Singing School; Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc.; Shidler Telephone Co.; Trout Funeral Home; and Quality Water Services. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the tournament. Tournament organizers are looking forward to a fun, relaxing and maybe a little competitive day of golf. Organizers of this year’s tournament are Suzi Lenhart, Kenna Jackson, Eric Kurtz, Alice Evens, Andra Vogt, Donna Hingtgen, and Paul and Cyndi Weston. To sponsor a hole or to pick up a registration form, come by the Girl Scout office, 221 North Second, Suite 105, or call Cyndi at 762-9616. Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council is a member of the Ponca City United Way. Time Line from 1500-1599Editor’s Note: Once a month for the year 1999, we will print a list of major human historical events compiled by the Ponca City Millennium Committee. Each list will cover a different period of human history, culminating in December with a list of events from the Twentieth Century. The list is necessarily arbitrary, but it will focus primarily on events and people that symbolize the age, and on events that help envision daily life in the given period. Bartolomeo Diaz, Portuguese explorer, dies at sea (1500) Maps of the New World are drawn Pencils are in use Columbus is arrested and returned to Spain in chains (1500) Brazil is explored by Portuguese, who claim it as their own Pope begins Crusades against the Turks Extraordinary expansion of the book industry Italic type used for first time Music is printed for first time in moveable type Pope orders burning of books which question Church authority Card games become extremely popular in the west The mound-building tribes of Eastern Oklahoma abandon their homes and resettle Columbus begins his last voyage to the New World (1502) Leonardo da Vinci paints the “Mona Lisa” Pocket handkerchiefs are in use First Caesarian deliveries ever recorded in history Great artists of the period include: Durer, Cranach, Giorgione, Raphael, Titian, Bellini King Henry VII of England forces trade guilds to submit to royal orders The redesign of St. Peter’s begins in Rome The New World is named “America” after Amerigo Vespucci Michelangelo begins to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (1508) Henry VIII becomes King of England (1509) Henry VIII marries Catherine of Aragon, the widow of his brother (1508) Jews are persecuted in Germany Emperor Maximilian I orders destruction of Jewish books, including the Talmud Leonardo da Vinci studies anatomy, biology, hydraulics, botany, principles of seeing Leonardo da Vinci designs the tank, the water wheel, flying machines, the high intensity lamp Martin Luther becomes a Doctor of Divinity (1512) Copernicus theorizes that the earth and planets revolve around the sun (1512) The English Navy builds two-deck gunships The English Navy creates hierarchy and pay scale according to rank Michelangelo completes the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (1512) Portuguese sailors sail clear to China (1514) Pineapples imported to Europe, become a symbol of hospitality Sweet potatoes are imported to Europe, considered an aphrodisiac The Catholic Church censors book publications, tries to require that all books be approved by the Church Thomas Wolsey becomes Lord Chancellor of England France nationalizes some industries Thomas More writes “Utopia” (1516) Michelangelo finishes his statue of Moses Martin Luther posts his 95 theses on the door of a Church, beginning the Reformation (1517) Coffee arrives in Europe African slave trade is licensed by Spain (1518) Porcelain arrives in Europe from Asia Martin Luther challenges the infallibility of the Pope Machiavelli writes “The Prince,” to be published posthumously Leonardo da Vinci, painter, sculptor, inventor, scientist, dies (1519) Ferdinand Magellan leaves Spain to circumnavigate the Globe (1519) Horses are imported to North America by Spanish conquistadores, introducing the first horses in North America in 10,000 years The Anabaptist movement begins in Germany French Huguenot movement begins Chocolate is introduced to Europe from America Martin Luther is imprisoned (1519) The Pope excommunicates Martin Luther (1520) Martin Luther begins a German translation of the Bible (1520) Silk manufacturing skills are brought to France Ponce de Leon explores Florida The first marine insurance policies are in use Ponce de Leon’s men provoke Indian retaliation, killing de Leon (1521) Italian explorers find Hudson Bay Turkeys are imported to England from South America, misnamed after a bird from Turkey Martin Luther celebrates mass in German Martin Luther co-produces a German hymnal The Protestant Reformation gains force, challenging Catholicism across Europe Paracelsus writes the first manual of surgery (1528) Plague breaks out in England and France Henry VIII divorces his first wife Females perform on stage, for the first time recorded in history Henry VIII pressures Cardinal Wolsey out of office Thomas More becomes Lord Chancellor of England, later to be beheaded by Henry VIII Workbenches come into use Henry VIII makes himself the Supreme Head of England (1531) Francisco Pizarro enters Peru Explorers de Soto and Coronado probe inland across America Henry VIII marries his second wife, Anne Boleyn, in secret (1533) The Archbishop of Canterbury declared Henry VIII’s first marriage unlawful Henry VIII is excommunicated by the Pope Lunatic asylums are created for the first time Double boilers are introduced to France Ignatius Loyola founds the Jesuit Order Native Americans begin to encounter the first Europeans from Florida to Arizona Artichokes, cabbages and broccoli is introduced to France Anne Boleyn is executed (1535) Henry VIII dissolves Catholic monasteries and Parliament denies the Pope’s authority in England Henry VIII marries his third wife, Jane Seymour, who dies in childbirth Gerardus Mercator begins publishing maps Henry VIII marries his forth wife, Anne of Cleves (1540) Henry VIII annuls his marriage and marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard (1540) Public lotteries are held in France Henry VIII sends his wife to the Tower of London (1541) and executes her (1542) Henry VIII marries his sixth wife, Catherine Parr (1543) John Calvin and John Knox lead the Calvinist Reformation The first design for a steamboat appears Italian “commedia dell’arte” comedy is created, with characters such as Harlequin, Colombine, Punch, and Pantalone Michelangelo works to complete the dome of St. Peter’s India rubber is harvested Court jesters appear Tables of trigonometry are created Billiards is played for the first time Mary Tudor becomes Queen of England (1553) Elizabeth Tudor, the future Queen, is imprisoned in the Tower of London Michelangelo creates the “Pieta” sculpture (1555) Tobacco is imported to Europe Great painters of the period include: Holbein, Brueghel, Tintoretto, El Greco, Caravaggio, Veronese Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England (1558) Limes are used to counteract scurvy at sea, giving the name “Limey” to English sailors Ice making becomes an industry in France, mostly for flavored desserts Sealing wax is used Mary, Queen of Scots, wife of the King of France, claims right to the English throne France begins colonies in America (1562) Alehouses are licensed in England William Shakespeare is born (1564) The game of cricket comes into being The Puritan movement begins Horse-drawn coaches appear for the first time Physicians begin systematic study of anatomy by dissection Rio de Janeiro is founded Guy Fawkes is arrested after conspiracy to blow up Parliament Craftsmanship of early violins and cellos improves Francis Drake finds the Pacific Ocean (1573) Many European cities experience extraordinary population explosion New technology of bridge building allows construction of bridges across major rivers in Europe Celcius publishes systematic study of botany Cookbooks are published widely Hand held grenades come into use Guns become the preferred tool of war, replacing bows Carrier pigeons are in use New universities are established around Europe Early ballet techniques are codified Galileo studies pendulum motion and falling bodies, devising new understanding of physics Sedan chairs are in use, a kind of single-seat, hand-carried taxi Sir Walter Raleigh annexes England Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed for treason (1587) The Spanish Armada, sent to avenge Mary’s execution and claim England, is defeated (1588) The Bourbon monarchy begins in France (1589) Forks are used at the court of French for the first time Knitting machines are invented, improving the textile industry Shakespeare becomes active as an actor and playwright in London (1592) Heels appear on shoes Native American lives and religious practices are disrupted by Christian missionary zeal Wild horses, introduced to America by Spaniards, change the lifestyle of many Native American cultures Ergotism, a disease in rye flour that causes death and madness, is finally re-diagnosed after 1000 years England sends criminals to America for punishment Shakespeare writes “Romeo and Juliet” The Globe Theatre is founded East Middle School Cheerleaders Claim Several AwardsBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Squad members from Ponca City East Middle School spent a week at a cheerleading camp on the campus of Oklahoma State University receiving group and individual awards. The camp is hosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA). The camp was designed to teach a variety of material that the cheerleaders could take back home, but an emphasis was also made on the importance of teamwork, responsibility, good sportsmanship, respect for others and leadership. Participants were given a chance to show their cheerleading skills plus an opportunity to explore and work on personal strengths and weaknesses. UCA’s emphasis this summer was placed on respect and courtesy to others. The squad received numerous awards at camp including a spirit stick each day. They received all but one blue ribbon for their evaluations, which is the highest level of achievement possible. Trophies were awarded on the final day. The squad received second place trophies in the freshman and under division for Camp Champ and a routine they brought from home. An achievement trophy (one of four given) from the UCA staff was awarded on the final day for hard work and dedication. Sammi Bustraan and Mariah Pappan were chosen to be on the UCA All-Star Team. Paula Krueger and Kori Quillin were also chosen to compete in the finals for Camp Jumper. East Middle School Sets Picnic at LakeThe East Middle School is planning a Back to School Picnic for Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at Shelter House 1 and 2 at Lake Ponca. Families are invited to come with their student to meet the teachers and staff of the East Middle School. Despite the bad weather last year approximately 150 people attended the picnic. Families need to bring a dessert, salad, vegetable, or a casserole to the picnic. Some food has been donated and plates, cups, etc. and drinks will be provided. All families are encouraged to attend this fun event. OSU Reaches Fund Raising Goal EarlySTILLWATER (AP) — Four years ago, Oklahoma State University officials embarked on an ambitious campaign to raise $206 million in private donations in five years. OSU officials said Friday that they had met — and exceeded — their fund-raising goal one year early. OSU Foundation President Ronald G. Area told the university’s board of regents that the school’s ‘‘Bringing Dreams to Life’’ fund-raising campaign had earned $220 million. ‘‘We had a very successful year,’’ Area said. ‘‘We raised in excess of $37 million in gift revenue which was $5 million over what we were able to do the previous year.’’ OSU had more than 4,500 new donors last year, bringing the total number of alumni donors to approximately 24,000, Area said. The increase and the total number of donors are both record highs for the foundation, which has been in existence since 1961, he said. OSU was at the bottom of the Big 8 Conference in donor gifts when the fund-raising campaign began, Area said. The amount OSU gets in donations is still in the lower half of the Big 12 Conference, but ‘‘at least we’ve passed Texas Tech and Iowa State and closing in on Kansas State, so we are happy with that type of continued growth and progress,’’ he said. OSU is first in the Big 12 in earning more money from its gifts, Area said. The foundation had a 21.7 percent return on its endowed funds for the fiscal year, according to the latest study sponsored by the National Association of College and Business Organizations. More than 70 percent of the revenue has come from 10 percent of the donors, Area said. The university has received 26 gifts of more than $1 million or more, he said. Most of the money has been used for student scholarships, but donated funds also have been used for faculty-related programs and athletics. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. Today Planting of Special Iris Beds, and Cleaning Up Existing Beds, 3-5 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot for residents with extra iris rhizomes. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. Pioneer Community Day Celebration, 5-8 p.m., Wentz Camp, hot dogs and all the trimmings, balloons, clowns, magic shows, sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust. Rural Water District No. 1 board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Tuesday-Saturday Kay County Free Fair, Blackwell Fair Grounds. Wednesday Fire Prevention Advisory Council, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral. “All Aboard” Luncheon, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, sponsored by Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, cost $8.50, call Jeanette, 765-8427 for reservations. Medicine Bag Lunch, noon-1 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, Kelly Riha, storyteller and actress, telling Native American stories and discussing their place in history, bring a lunch and enjoy the program, for all ages, admission free, drinks provided, sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council, Pioneer Bank and Trust, and Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Storytelling Workshop, 5:30-8 p.m., St. Mary’s School Gym, South Eighth Street and East Walnut Avenue, Kelly Riha, storyteller and actress, will take participants through a series of playful acting games that teach storytelling techniques, for all ages, admission free, drinks and snacks provided, call 762-1514 for more information, sponsored by Oklahoma Arts Council, Pioneer Bank and Trust, and Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Thursday Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Friday Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305. Bingo and Birthday Bash, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Friday-Saturday Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-Off and Oklahoma State Bar-B-Q Championship, Wentz Campgrounds. Saturday 13th Annual Cherokee Strip Bar-B-Que and Chili Cook-off, Wentz Camp, L.A. Cann Drive, east of Ponca City, pancake breakfast 7-9 a.m., public tasting noon-2 p.m., childrens activities 9 a.m.-2 p.m., live entertainment 10 a.m.-3 p.m., awards ceremony 3 p.m. Bring Extra Iris Rhizomes to Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot, 8-10 a.m., donate to the Irish Festival 2000 Community Beds, call 765-1689 or 767-1344 for information. Saturday-Sunday Fine Arts Festival, Ponca City Arts Center. September 20 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, Ponca City, call Beth Wright, 765-6738 for additional information. September 21 Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Kaw Lake Association, 6:30 p.m., Jumps Roller Inn, Fairfax. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. September 22 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Progressive Pitch, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. September 23 American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. September 24 End of month Bingo Party, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. September 24-25 Annual Standing Bear Powwow, grand entry 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, dancing and competitions to follow, Standing Bear Park, U.S. 60 and U.S. 177, food and Native American crafts and art vendors, admission, parking and camping free, call 762-1514 for more information. September 25 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under six free, proceeds to Children and Youth Activities. Project K-9 Fund Raiser, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Putt Putt Miniature Golf Course, 1500 East Prospect Avenue, two games $5, other games and prizes, balloon blowing contest, close to the hole contest, lowest game, deuces only tournament, information 765-2121 after 5 p.m. September 26 American Legion Post 14 Golf Scramble, cut off date Sept. 22, 5 p.m., must pay when signing up, Lew Wentz Golf Course, Ponca City, contact Ray Lunsford or Maurice Johnson 580-765-9073. September 27 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. September 28 Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. Cherokee Strip Golf Classic Offers Another Good TimeBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer The Cherokee Strip Golf Classic is old home week in a variety of ways. Several father-son, brothers, uncles and nephews get together in Ponca City for the annual event. The tourney indeed is “another good time for a good cause.” Friday evening’s event included the awarding of the John Lake Free Spirit Award by Joan Lake to Fred and Joanne Taylor for their many contributions including furnishing the team pictures for a number of years. Later John Lake was inducted posthumously into the Cherokee Strip Hall of Fame by C.D. Northcutt Chief Emeritus. Mrs. Lake accepted the honor. The highlight of the evening was the Opportunity Singers, directed by Gayla Stieber. The clients of Opportunity Center, who had worked on the songs for about seven weeks giving up some of their free time, received a standing ovation from the audience. Friday evening’s activities included the live and silent auctions, which brought in about $8,000. Eddie Douglas of Tonkawa was the auctioneer. Guy Clark was master of ceremonies. The awards of the event have gone high-tech with the winners pictures being flashed on a large screen. The digital photographs also showed the women’s events and candid shots around the tourney. The Fifth Avenue group played for dancing in the ballroom and caricature artist entertained in the lounge. Back to School Nights AnnouncedThe dates and times for Back to School Night have been announced by the Ponca City Public Schools. September dates are Liberty Elementary at 5:30 p.m. and East Middle School at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, West Middle School on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m., Washington Elementary on Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m., Ponca City High School at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, and Union Elementary on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. October dates are Lincoln Elementary at 6:15 p.m. and Roosevelt Elementary at 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 5 and Trout Elementary at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 12. The remaining schools have already held their parent meetings. Leon Russell Coming To Poncan Next SaturdayNo one serves up a rock/soul/blues gumbo quite like Leon Russell. His career spans almost forty years. During that time, Russell has created a spicy catalog of classic rock ‘n roll albums. The great musician will appear in the Poncan Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. “We’ve got a great weekend of music,” Kenn Wessel says. Wessel, director of the Poncan, also points out that a terrific blues group, Big Dave and the Ultrasonics, will be in the Poncan the day before Russell, on Friday, Sept. 17. “It’ll be like a big party,” he adds. Russell’s great albums includes “Leon Russell and The Shelter People,” “Leon Live,” and “Carney.” In addition, he has perfected the role of musical catalyst, working with some great artists. His presence has stimulated creative work from Phil Spector, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, George Harrison, The Byrds, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and a host of other luminaries. Born in Lawton, Russell began his career early. He lied about his age as a teenager. This allowed him to infiltrate Tulsa nightclubs to play keyboards with Jerry Lee Lewis. At 17, he moved to Los Angeles, promptly establishing himself as a highly competitive session musician. He covered everything from The Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man” to “This Diamond Ring” by Gary Lewis and the Playboys (who will perform in the Poncan Theatre next year). Russell received his first gold record for arranging this pop gem. Russell’s own rock ’n roll recordings offer a diverse, bracing musical vision. He was the driving force behind Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs and Englishmen extravaganza, one of the most famous Rock tours in history. Or one of the most infamous. After an incredible high energy tour, the artists were spent and exhausted, and recovery didn’t come easily. The singer-songwriter was also a high-octane performer during the Concert for Bangla Desh. Leon Russell has established a true legendary reputation. Such songs as “Tightrope,” “Delta Lady” (written for his lover, Rita Coolidge), “This Masquerade,” “Song for You,” and “Roll Away the Stone” underscore his contribution to the American musical legacy. Yet Russell has never sought accolades, instead opting to follow his uniquely soulful muse. His commitments to music and family have always taken priority over the trappings of stardom. Tickets for Leon Russell’s concert or for Big Dave are available at the Poncan Theatre office from 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets for Russell are all specific seats, but the Big Dave blues concert is general admission. Both concerts have the media support of KIXR radio. The box office is located at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City. For information or to order tickets, patrons may call the theatre at 580-765-0943. National Award Presentation Set on School Board AgendaBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Recognition will be made Monday night to Ponca City Senior High School for being selected to receive a National Service-Learning Leader Schools Award. A presentation will be made during the regular board meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education at 6:30 p.m. Po-Hi is one of 70 schools in the country, and the only one in Oklahoma, named a National Service Learning Leader School. The recognition is a result of a new presidential initiative to encourage students to increase service-learning opportunities for students. Service-learning combines academics with community service, and its purpose is to benefit students, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities. Charles Mohn, head of the Oklahoma Learn and Serve, will speak to the board regarding the outstanding honor the Po-Hi Service Learning Program has received. Carolyn Berry and Betsy Easley, program coordinators, will present a plaque and certificate, signed by the President of the United States, to Dr. Bill White, superintendent; and Dr. John Scroggins, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Televising Meetings Whether to televise future meetings of the Ponca City Board of Education will be decided. During the August board meeting the board requested that the school district survey the community to determine if there was an interest in having board meetings televised. The response to the surveys has been overwhelmingly “yes.” Both community and staff members would like to see the meetings televised. To avoid conflicting with the City Commissioners’ meetings which are televised on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, the school is proposing moving the regular board meeting dates to the third Monday of each month. The district is also recommending the second Tuesday in March to accommodate spring break. Gear-Up Grant A decision will be made on whether Ponca City will participate in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Gear-Up Grant Program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs). Gear-Up is a federally funded program established by Congress to fund partnerships of colleges and universities, middle schools, community-based organizations, and businesses to prepare low income students for college. Through the Gear Up Program, Oklahoma has an unprecedented opportunity to take a giant leap forward in expanding the range of programs and services that can be offered to upper elementary, middle, and high school students. The program will provide full college scholarships to students with financial need who demonstrate a commitment to academic success in high school through expansion of the Oklahoma Learning Access Program. Ponca City Schools was asked by the Board of Regents to be a pilot school for this program as no cost to the district. Ponca City would receive approximately $18,000 with no costs for administering the program. The district would like to apply for partnership grants for next year which could total in excess of two million dollars. New Requirements New high school graduation requirements beginning with the Class of 2003 to include a standard diploma of 23 units and a diploma of honors with 23.5 units could be made. This proposal has been submitted to the Curriculum Committee and they are recommending these new graduation requirements. For a Standard Diploma, students would take four units of English, three units of math and science, 3.5 units of social studies, 0.5 unit of technology and art competencies and nine electives (total of 23 credits). Required courses would be grammar and composition, literature, algebra I, biology I, World History, American History, Oklahoma History, US Government and geography. To receive a Diploma of Honors students would take four units of English, three units of math and science, 3.5 units of social studies, 0.5 unit of technology and art competencies and 9.5 electives (total of 23.5 credits). Required courses include: grammar and composition, American and English literature, algebra I and II, geometry, biology I, chemistry, physics, World History, American History, Oklahoma History, U.S. Government and geography. The current graduation requirements (21 total credits) are four units of English, three units of math, two units of science, 3.5 units of social studies and art competencies, and 8.5 units of electives. New Reading Requirement Board members will decide on the possibility of a new reading requirement at elementary and middle schools. This new proposal requires students in grades K-8 to be within one grade level in reading of the grade to which they are to be promoted. The student will be required to attend summer school if they are below grade level. It will also require retention at the middle school for failing in two core subject areas (reading, language arts, math, science and social studies). Students who are on IEPs will be placed in a grade by their IEP Team. The principal may promote students who are working up to their full potential but not on grade level, and students who have been retained previously. Other Agenda Items Other agenda items for Monday’s board meeting include: — Renewal agreement to participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program; — Agreement with Customer Soft Company for support of software; — Agreement with Josten’s Learning Corporation for new software; — Agreement with National Computer Systems, Inc. for software for attendance and student rosters; — Agreement with National Computer Systems, Inc. for software, support and training for InteGrade Pro (grade book program); — Renewal agreement with United Cap Head Start and Ponca Tribe to provide early childhood education; — Interlocal agreement with Newkirk Schools to provide alternative education; — Renewal agreement with First Baptist Church for reimbursement of expenses from the Teen-Pep Program (Teen Moms); — Renewal agreement with Pioneer Technology Center for the Dropout Recovery Program; and — Agreement with Therapeutic School Services, LLC for medical reimbursement. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Sausage biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Chicken strips with hot roll or Taco Bell burrito, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Oreos, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Spaghetti with meat sauce or corn dogs, apricots, Italian vegetables, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll or pizza pocket, fresh fruit, tossed salad, green beans, sour apple slime, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili dog or ham and cheese hot pocket, tossed salad with ranch dressing, cheese potatoes, Curious George fruit snack, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese pizza or meat and cheese nachos, refried beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s Pizza. Monday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Oreos, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Super corn dogs, apricots, Italian vegetables, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll, fresh fruit, tossed salad, green beans, sour apple slime, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili dog, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or pasta with the fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Queso nachos or meat and cheese nachos, refried beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway. Monday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Oreos, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Spaghetti with marinara sauce, apricots, Italian vegetables, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potato and fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pizza pocket, fresh fruit, lettuce and tomato salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sour apple slime, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili dog, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Queso nachos or meat and cheese nachos, refried beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Campus Mart Monday — Pizza pockets or ravioli with hot roll, Italian vegetables, veggie dippers, strawberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken patty sandwich or cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos or queso and nachos, broccoli with cheese sauce, tossed salad, jalapeno’s, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Burrito with chili cheese or frito chili pie, Jello, corn, jalapeno’s, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruits, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — French toast sticks, juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Rice, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Pizza, coleslaw, okra, mixed fruit and milk. Tuesday — Crispy chicken sandwich, lettuce, fries, dill spear, chocolate cake, pears and milk. Wednesday — Submarine sandwich, tator wedges, carrot sticks, applesauce, cookies and milk. Thursday — Soft tacos, refried beans, corn, pineapple chunk, pudding and milk. Friday — Baked ham, potatoes and gravy, sliced peaches, buttered corn, hot roll and milk. School CalendarPo-Hi Sept. 13 Junior varsity volleyball at Broken Arrow, 3 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity softball against Enid at WMS at 4:30 p.m. Ninth grade volleyball at Tulsa, 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Enid, 9 a.m. Trinity College representative in Conference Room, 1:15 p.m. Varsity softball at Broken Arrow, 5 p.m. Sept. 15 Hendrix College representative at Conference Room, 1:15 p.m. Sept. 16 Faculty meeting at Assembly Center, 7:30 a.m. Varsity softball against Jenks at WMS, 4 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Sand Springs, 5 p.m. Cross Country meet at UCO. Sept. 17 Varsity football at Tulsa Memorial, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Varsity softball at Edmond Memorial, noon. Drilling of Test Bores Inside City Limits Decision MondayBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer Ponca City Board of Commissioners will consider issuing a license to Warren Corporation to drill test bores inside the city limits. The decision will come at the regular meeting Monday of the commission, in the courtroom at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. If approved, up to four test bores will be drilled to determine the location of the Cottonwood Limestone formation beneath the city. The Warren is the same company which has been drilling the oil wells around Ponca City the last few of years. John Warren, owner, says the rig he plans to use is air driven and relatively small, only needing an eight foot by eight foot pit. The license would include restoring the surface. According to staff information, the bores would not be drilled for the production of oil, gas or other minerals and would be used to determine the depth of the Cottonwood Limestone formation only, about 500 feet in depth. No oil and/or gas can be produced. In other business, Kathy Adams, Marland Estate director, is submitting guidelines and rental fees for the Great Room of the Artist Studio, for the board’s approval. Also, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board will recommend capital improvements for Lake Ponca at a cost of $60,000. Items include building a new boathouse, installing a boatlift, purchasing a high resolution locator, purchasing buoys and a wench for repairs. In addition, the department would like to make repairs to the boat ramps, dredge the duck ponds and purchase a pontoon boat to replace the existing one. Furthermore, a funding match is being requested to match a wildlife grant for the installation of a handicapped accessible fishing dock. The Park Department will also ask the board to approve an update to the rental policy and function contract for the Cann Garden Center. Staff members feel that changes need to be made to help cover cost and potential damage to the facility and planting beds. In addition, the Housing Authority of the Tonkawa Tribe will ask the board for additional residences. They have submitted a request that the city enlarge its grant from six to 12 residences. The authority receives financial assistance from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through its housing assistance administration. Under the original cooperation agreement between the tribe and the city, signed in April of 1998, the units will not be considered “trust property” or “Indian country.” Consent Agenda All items listed under the consent agenda are considered noncontroversial and routine by the board and are expected to be approved by one motion. The Ponca City Tourism Authority will recommend that the board take action on granting $3,000 to the Ponca City Foundation for Progress to promote the Millennium Celebration to be held Dec. 31. Also, the finance director, city clerk and police chief are asking permission to destroy various municipal records, in accordance with Oklahoma statutes. The Ponca City Library is seeking approval to enter a contract with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries for ILL computer workstation grant, in the amount of $2,000. The funds would be used to purchase computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment for the OLTNcat Interlibrary Loan project. In other items, the Marland Estate director will recommend the board reduce the Mansion admission by the amount of the gate fee for the two days of Oktoberfest. The board will also consider an employment agreement with City Manager Gary Martin and other year-long appointed positions nominated by Mayor Tom Leonard. These include: Martin, Marc LaBossiere, finance director/city clerk/treasurer; Raymond Ham, police chief; Kevin Murphy, city attorney; Dave Garrison, assistant city attorney; William Kirkpatrick, municipal judge; Gary Denny, fire chief; Phillip Johnston, interim general manager/electric; and John Northcutt, alternate municipal judge. Also, on the consent agenda is consideration of a proposal agreement with Williams Company Pipeline for the encroachment of the drainage structure on the Williams Companies Pipeline easement at the intersection of Waverly Street and Industrial Boulevard, for $3,500. The board will also consider an agreement for Oklahoma Natural Gas to move a portion of their 12-inch high-pressure gas line that will be an obstruction for the new road construction on Waverly Street. The cost to the city is estimated at $22,386. A resolution designating Joe Farley and amending the name of Tana Wilson to Tana McKinley, will be reviewed so both shall have authority to make purchases against designated city accounts. Additionally, the Ponca City Tourism Authority will recommend commissioners approve a grant of $2,500 to Team Xstream Bike Club for promoting and advertising the Kaw Challenge, a mountain bike competition, to be held October 2 and 3 at Kaw Lake. The board will also review bills totaling $1.14 million. Ponca City Utility Authority In new business, the board will review an amendment to an engineering contract with Camp, Dresser and McKee Inc. for services associated with the Water Treatment Plant residuals dewatering improvements for $10,000. The amendment will provide all required design, bidding, construction, and operational phase engineering services required to construct a new vacuum sludge dewatering building to house all equipment and chemical systems needed for the new vacuum-assisted drying beds. Consent Agenda To address the contractor’s periodic payments on the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements regarding construction administration, resident inspection, construction, manual, risk management plan, sludge equipment and laboratory fees for the past month, the board will consider a request for state revolving fund partial disbursement in the amount of $240,671. Also, payment to Chapman, Gill, & Associates for work on the Turkey Creek Sanitary sewer project will be considered in the amount of $455 and would be the final invoice on this phase. The board will also look at a change order for the new northwest substation in the amount of $7,737 for labor and material for additional telephone conduit, additional control cable material, a barrier fence around the substation and installation of transformer walkways. Before reconvening as the Ponca City Development Authority to handle various housekeeping items, the commission will consider appropriating $1.58 million to pay claims incurred from August 18, through Sept. 8. Tulsa GOP Fund Raiser Set FridayTulsa County Republican Chairman Rich Gradel has announced that Congressman Asa Hutchinson will be in Tulsa on Friday for a reception and Republican Party fund raiser. The event will be 7 - 9 p.m. at the Tulsa Southern Hills Marriott at 71st and Lewis. Ticket prices have been set at $30 per person to encourage broad access to the event. Asa Hutchinson, a former federal prosecutor and state party chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party, represents the Third District of Arkansas in Congress. He serves on the House Judiciary. Transportation and Infrastructure, and Government Reform Committees. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, Hutchinson’s effective prosecutorial skills were evident to all who witnessed the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton winning praise from diverse sources, USA Today wrote, “Democrats consider the younger Hutchinson one of the best legal minds on the House impeachment team.” Time magazine declared Hutchinson one of the trial’s few winners, asserting, “If the other 12 House prosecutors were half this good, they might have convicted.” In 1995 Hutchinson was appointed to represent the interests of the elderly as a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. Hutchinson has also served on the Board of the Western Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Hospice Sponsors Series ‘Death of a Mate’Hospice of Ponca City will again sponsor a six-week series on the “Death of a Mate.” “It helps being around other people who have experienced the same thing,” says a recent participant in the series. “When something like this happens, you feel like the Lone Ranger, like you’re the only one going through this. Contact with others is very important.” The workshop will be held every Tuesday from Sept. 21 through Oct. 26. It will be held in Blackwell from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and in Ponca City from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The workshop is designed for anyone who has experienced the death of spouse or significant other; the loved one need not have been a hospice patient. Jo Clipson, M.Div., Family Service Specialist with Hospice, is coordinator of the two workshops and will lead the Blackwell group. Joanne Kaplan, MSW, Social Worker for Hospice will lead the Ponca City session. Clipson says, “Losing a spouse can be a life-altering experience. The death of a spouse is considered one of the most stressful events in an individual’s life.” This six-week series focuses on methods for dealing with the loss of a partner. Some of the issues to be explored are loneliness and aloneness, sense of deprivation, freedom and growth, change, and new relationships. “Finding support is a crucial element in the grief process,” Clipson continues. “Support can be found among friends and family members, but often they can’t help with the real issue of the pain and loneliness a grieving person feels. A group such as this gives the bereaved an opportunity to find the support they need among others who share their sense of loss.” To register for the workshop, please call the Hospice office at 762-9102. Transportation is available. ‘Constitution’ Signing Day Set Here on Sept. 17By KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Local citizens can sign the Constitution and mark their place in history during Constitution Week 1999 at Roosevelt Elementary on Sept. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each year for the last six years the National Constitution Center (NCC) has sponsored “I Signed the Constitution” events across the country to encourage Americans to affirm their rights and responsibilities as citizens and to learn more about their Constitution. Constitution Week 1999 kicks off Sept. 17, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Just as the signers did, participants can place their signatures on parchment scrolls which will be returned to the NCC and will become part of a permanent archival record in the NCC’s planned building, the Constitution Center. Since 1992, the National Constitution Center has sponsored Constitution Week events nationwide in commemoration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This year, over 360 sites, representing all 50 states, will host “I Signed the Constitution” events. Over the last several years, more than 1.5 million people have added their own names to the documents. “I Signed the Constitution” events are firmly rooted in NCC’s mission to provide Constitution education for adults and children. Every signer of the Constitution this year will receive a free pocket-sized copy of the Constitution, an “I Signed the Constitution” button, a publication for young citizens entitled, “The Internet: Free Speech or Filtered Speech?” and an adult education piece. NCC will build a museum, the Constitution Center, in Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall to provide the first ever museum dedicated to the ideas and ideals established by our Constitution. The significance of building the Constitution Center and the NCC’s important mission led former Presidents Bush, Reagan, Carter and Ford, and their wives, to serve as the NCC’s honorary chairs. The National Constitution Center was established by the U.S. Congress in 1988 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded to engage all Americans in our Constitution, its history, and its relevance to our daily lives, so that “We the People” understand and exercise our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the United States. Eddie Sutton, OSU Coach, Here For Humane Society Golf EventBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer Oklahoma State University basketball coach, Eddie Sutton, will once again be the celebrity golfer for the Ponca City Humane Society golf tournament to be held Monday, Oct. 4, at the Ponca City Country Club. Sutton will meet and play a hole with each team of golfers participating in the tournament. The tournament will be a scramble with four-person teams. The entry fee of $85 will include lunch, green fee, cart rental, two mulligans, refreshments and more. Entry forms can be picked up at the Ponca City Humane Society, 900 West Prospect, and local banks. The deadline for registration is Monday, Sept. 27. It is important to sign up now; the registration fee can be paid the day of the tournament. Registration on tournament day begins at noon with the shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. There will be prizes for first, second and third place teams in each of the three flights. Individual challenges will include the longest drive for both men and women on hole 13 and the closest to the pin at holes six, eight, fourteen and sixteen. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. As head coach of the OSU basketball team, Sutton has enjoyed a winning record and was named Big 12 Coach of the Year in 1997-98 after leading the Cowboys back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three seasons. The Cowboys also returned to the tournament last season. Having previously been honored by the Big Eight, Southeastern and Southwestern Conferences, he is one of only two coaches nationally to have won conference Coach of the Year honors in four different leagues. Sutton will return for his tenth season at his alma mater as well as his 30th year as a Division I collegiate head coach. Oklahoma State’s eighth-year head coach, who rekindled the spirit of Cowboy basketball when he arrived in 1990, accomplished something that only one other coach in the basketball history of OSU had done — taken the Cowboys to the Final Four. By guiding OSU to Seattle and the 1995 Final Four, Sutton joined Henry Iba, who had taken Oklahoma A&M to each of its previous Final Four appearances. Sutton, who played for Mr. Iba at Oklahoma A&M, was named the 1995 National Coach of the Year by Basketball Times magazine. As one nationally prominent coach put it succinctly, “If you are playing Oklahoma State and everything else is even, and it comes down to coaching — you lose.” Time and again, Sutton has proven himself to be one of the best in the history of the game. Sutton learned from the best — Henry Iba. Sutton played for Iba from 1956 to 1958 at Oklahoma State and was part of the team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. He played guard and averaged 8.3 points per game, leading the Cowboys in free throw percentage as a junior with a .843 percentile. Sutton’s coaching career began when he served as graduate assistant for Iba during the 1958-59 season before taking over the Tulsa Central High School coaching position in 1960. He has also served as head coach at Southern Idaho Junior College, Creighton University, University of Arkansas, and the University of Kentucky before returning to his alma mater as head coach. The Ponca City Humane Society is a nonprofit organization established for the purpose of providing care for stray, injured and abandoned companion animals and works toward the prevention of cruelty to animals. For more than 40 years, the society has striven to fulfill this mission in several way — providing direct care of the animals for as long as practical; seeking to match the animals with new owners; educating the public about responsible pet ownership and laws concerning animals; promoting spaying, neutering, and the proper care of animals; helping to reunite lost pets with their owners; and maintaining an animal shelter in connection with the society operations and activities. All players, regardless of ability, are encouraged to participate as this tournament and other fund raisers are the lifeline for the Humane Society and the animals. For additional information, call Sandy James at 767-4445 or Janet Martin at 767-2725. Ponca City Man Joins Rangers Reenactors of World War IICreeping along the hedgerows, the two scouts spot a German machine gun nest. Holding the rifle upside down above his head, one signals back to the squad leader “Enemy Ahead!” The sergeant then turns to his squad and waves them to flank to the right. Experience has taught him to keep his automatic rifle team up front. That way he can bring his Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) into action upon first contact. Suddenly a MG42 (heavy machine gun) opens up. The Germans saw their movement. The BAR quickly lays down suppressive fire while the others seek cover. Watching the direction of the mussel flash, the infantrymen dash forward from cover to cover after the MG turns its attention on the BAR. As they near within hand grenade range of the Germans, the action ends. The squad of Army Rangers assess their casualties and report to the commander of the infantry company they have been attacked. In an effort to preserve the traditions of the World War II, more living historians have picked up an interest in this war. Unlike the recreating of life during the Civil War from diaries and memoirs, these historians have the advantage to study from living veterans. Selecting the unit they hope to represent, each person assembles the uniform, equipment and personal effects of a soldier. They then conduct local training in the tactics of World War II. Roger Hudgins of Ponca City, like many other Civil War reenactors, has added World War II to his impression. The big difference between the two impressions is that the Civil War reenactments perform military drill more suitable for public viewing; World War II events are more spread out and free play tactical problems. While it is often determined ahead of time which side during the Civil War will win or lose, World War II events depend on the tactical skill of the participants. Most of the World War II living historians currently represent units which participated in the Normandy invasion since most of the major reenactments portray that or subsequent battles. A McAlester-based unit represents the 101st Airborne Division and has been invited to Holland this month to reenact Operation Market Garden. Hudgins has chosen the 2nd Ranger Battalion as his unit because after the Normandy landing they operated as platoons and squads with other infantry units, thus allowing his squad to join up with other larger units at any of the major reenactments held throughout the country. In response to his choice, other living historians warned him that, if they represent an elite unit, they will have to perform like one. Richard Killblane, a former Army Ranger and military historian, provided training and consulting to ensure the unit met the standards. Hudgins has organized and equipped a small squad which meets once a month to train. After an inspection of uniforms and equipment to ensure authenticity, they conduct a series of small tactical problems. Anyone interested in further information should contact Hudgins at 762-7709. While Rich Killblane has provided enough spare equipment to equip several members, Hudgins is looking for extra uniforms and equipment so that anyone who wants to preserve the history of the war can. Two Events Set for Detections Of Breast Cancer in WomenThis year, more than 180,000 women in the United States will learn for the first time that they have breast cancer, and more than 40,000 women die from the disease. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in America; however, early detection and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the suffering and deaths caused by this disease. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has two events planned to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer. SJRMC will introduce a new event and host its annual luncheon. On Friday, Oct. 1, SJRMC will host “Denim Day ’99” — a city-wide fund raising effort that allows employees to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5 donation. Funds raised through the event will support “Project Pink”, which is a recently created breast health education and breast cancer screening project that supports the Ponca City and Kay County area. Participating businesses will be asked to display a poster in the front window or door in a show of support for the project. Funds raised through “Denim Day ’99” will be administered through St. Joseph Medical Foundation to fund mammograms for those without insurance coverage. Also in October, SJRMC, St. Joseph Cancer Center and Soroptimist International will host the Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Kathy Keating, Oklahoma’s First Lady, is scheduled to be the featured speaker. The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marland Estate Chapel and Convention Center. Tickets are available from Soroptimist International Club members or by calling 765-0301. Reservations are required and tickets must be purchased by Oct. 22. “Early detection, followed by up-to-date treatment, provides a woman with a better chance for long term freedom from breast cancer,” said Barb Landaal, MD, an SJRMC Radiologist. “Mammography screening should begin at the age of 40 and continue routinely — once is not enough. Women must make mammography screening a part of their regular health care routine.” SJRMC’s Mammography Department plans to extend hours during October to provide as many mammograms as possible. Mary Hodge, RT (M), said the department is already staying open late once a week. “Right now we are open until 7 p.m. every Friday and in October we may open on Saturday,” said Hodge. Perkins Sets Old Settlers Harvest FestPERKINS — The biggest event to hit Perkins is coming into swing again with Old Settlers Harvest Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. On the agenda will be family entertainment, parade, food, games, art show and country craft fair. “A Century of Celebration” marks the theme as the town honors its frontier heritage. Perkins is known as the Queen City of the Cimarron and the home of Pistol Pete. Entertainment includes a town parade, bands, musicians and dancers. The parade at 11 a.m. will feature Wes Watkins as grand marshal, Iowa tribe members in traditional dress, Oklahoma State University’s Pistol Pete and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) drill team as well as many colorful floats. The country craft fair will be held at the fire station barn. The art show will be at the Old Church Center from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. and will feature local artists as well as sketches of Perkins buildings from Perkins-Tryon high school art students. Games for kids like the moonwalk, dunk tank, strike bells and large and small obstacle courses are sponsored by Partners In Education, the local school parent organization. Tickets are $1 and proceeds benefit the Perkins-Tryon schools. Games for everyone include the annual horse shoe tournament, bed racing and turtle race. For the bed racing event at 1:30 p.m., contraptions must be the size of a bunk bed or larger on wheels, powered by no more than four people, one person must be in the bed and costumes are optional. “Those wanting to participate in the turtle race should be picking their fastest crawlers now,” said Debbie Weis, chamber member who is coordinating the event. It will be held at 1 p.m. at the Old Church Center. Also occurring on Saturday is the Perkins Park and Recreation Bandit football games at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to celebrate. Perkins is located on U.S. 177, just south of Oklahoma 33. The Harvest Fest will be held on Main Street. For more information on Old Settlers Harvest Fest, contact the Perkins Chamber at (405) 547-2131. Nearly NewsNearly News reminds citizens to bring their extra iris bulbs in anticipation of Iris Festival 2000. Bulbs can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ———— A specific patio sale listed Friday in the News classifieds for Saturday, including some collectables, tools and a few clothes, failed to carry the address for the sale. Nearly News wants to help those who need such items, that they are still available, and to go to 2020 John Street on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to whenever. Free Fair Begins TuesdayBLACKWELL — The 82nd annual Kay County Free Fair will run Tuesday through Saturday this week at the fairgrounds here, again featuring the Great Ottaway Carnival and five days’ worth of area livestock judging and other contests. Fair board members said the best days for classes of school children to view the fair exhibits will be on Thursday and Friday, when doors open at 9 a.m. on both days. Tuesday is entry day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., except for the poultry and animal contest entry period which will end at 6 p.m. Judging of FCE exhibits will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the FCE Building. Weighing of steers, barrows and lambs also will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, doors open at 8 a.m. Judging will begin at 9 a.m. for exhibits such as crops, education, 4-H and FFA domestic science, fine and domestic arts, horticulture, plants and flowers, poultry. At 6 p.m. Wednesday judging for the 4-H and FFA market hog and swine breeding classes will be held at the Livestock Pavilion, and from 4 to 7:30 p.m. the junior crop contest and junior electrification contests will be held in the Agriculture Building. The junior poultry judging contest will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the poultry building. Thursday’s activities begin at 9 a.m. with judging breeding sheep in the junior livestock building and judging dairy cattle at the livestock pavilion. At noon Thursday is the Old Settlers Reunion with the American Legion followed by the Old Settlers Program at 1:30 p.m. Judging of 4-H and FFA wethers begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Junior Livestock Building and at 6 p.m. begins the tractor driving contest east of the horse arena. On Friday, the beef breeding show begins at 9 a.m. at the Livestock Pavilion, followed by the 4-H and FFA steer show. Rabbit judging also begins at 9 a.m. The 4-H and FFA horse judging contest begins at 4 p.m. Friday at the Horse Arena, and the 4-H working display will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 4-H Building. The 4-H and FFA goat show begins at 7 p.m. Friday at the Junior Livestock Building. On Saturday, the 4-H and FFA livestock judging contest begins at 9 a.m. at the Livestock Pavilion. Also at 9 a.m. is the 4-H and FFA horse show and performance at the Horse Arena. The sheep shearing contest begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Junior Livestock Building, and all livestock will be released to their owners at 9 p.m. The 4-H working display will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. All other exhibits will be released from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. All five days of the Free Fair will feature the Great Ottaway Carnival, with amusement rides, games and family attractions, plus several food vendors and display booths. DEATHSLavern Williams Lavern WilliamsLavern “Cotton” Williams, resident of Deer Creek, Okla., died Thursday evening, Sept. 9, 1999, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 73. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 in the First Christian Church in Deer Creek with the Rev. Dennis Murray of Oklahoma City, and the Rev. Frank Tepe of Christ’s Church in Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow in Blackwell Cemetery under direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell. Casket bearers will be Darrell Reese, Doyle Steffen, Loren Valentine, Ed Laing, Buck Hoemann and Jack Steffen. Members of the Blackwell American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will present the flag. Honorary bearers will be Eugene Hubbard, Bob Reese, Bob MItchell, Bob Cole, Howard Lee Kestens, Bob Vannoy, Bob Thomas and Merble Bellen. Lavern “Cotton” Williams was born on March 12, 1926, in Renfrow, Okla., the son of Floyd and Floy (Artis) Williams. He grew up in Deer Creek and attended Deer Creek Public Schools, graduating in 1944. He entered the United States Navy following graduation, and served during World War II. Following his discharge, he returned home and began attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Okla., where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and began teaching and coaching in the Deer Creek Schools. After three years, the family moved to Anthony, Kan., where Mr. Williams taught, coached and served as principal of Eagle School for two years. He then began working at Plainview School as the principal. After fifteen years he became principal at Washington School in Anthony and worked there until his retirement in 1988. In 1989, the family returned to Deer Creek to make their home. Mr. Williams was a member of the First Christian Church in Deer Creek. He also held membership in the Lions Club, American Legion and the Kansas Teachers Association. Surviving are his wife, Maurine Williams of Deer Creek; one daughter, Pam Williams of Haysville, Kan.; a son, Richard Williams of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Arline Kabfleisch of South Haven, Kan.; a brother, Max Williams of Deer Creek, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Gary and Darrell Williams; a daughter, Vickie Williams; a sister, Violet Fisk and a brother, J.R. Williams. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Williams’ name to the First Christian Church of Deer Creek, or Hospice of Ponca City, through Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631. Mary Ethel DuncanPAWNEE — Mary Ethel Duncan, longtime resident of Pawnee County, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999 in Tulsa. She was 89. The funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the Poteet Funeral Chapel in Pawnee with the Rev. Sam Southern officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee. Mary Ethel Duncan was born Aug. 31, 1910 in Stigler, Okla., the daughter of Alonzo Seth Spears and Alice (Kilburn) Spears. She lived in Pawnee County most of her life, moving here with her parents as a young child. She attended Daisy School near Blackburn, Okla. during her youth. At the time of her death she was a resident of Southern Oaks Nursing Home. Mary Ethel enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all her relatives. She enjoyed helping people in times of sickness or need. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Duncan of Ponca City, Charles Duncan of Ralston and Johnny Duncan of Skedee; three daughters, Nellie Devin of Stillwater, Charlene Mann of West Hyattsville, Md., Vera Duncan of Pawnee; also a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives, including one cousin in Ralston. She was preceded in death by two sons, John Harvey and Jack, and one daughter, Norma Jean. Juanita Faye Bauman JacksonJuanita Faye Bauman Jackson, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 in Sherman, Texas. She was 73. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Bredeson, pastor, Asbury United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Juanita Fay Bauman Jackson was born Aug. 6, 1926 in Sentinel, Okla., the daughter of Richard M. and Ruth (Clark) Bauman. When she was 12 years of age the family moved to Burbank, Okla. She graduated from Burbank High School. Mrs. Jackson was a nurse at the Arkansas City, Kan. hospital and also nursed in doctor’s clinics for a number of years before moving to Sherman, Texas in 1971. She retired from the Medical Plaza Hospital in Sherman in 1991. Surviving are a son, Dennis Jackson of Sherman, Texas; a granddaughter in Sherman; three brothers, Clark Bauman of Houston, Texas, Charles Bauman of Seguin, Texas and Frank Bauman of Beloit, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Deborah Gayle Jackson. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon on Monday. Emily Lou PierceBILLINGS — Emily Lou Pierce, resident of Billings, Okla., died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999 in Billings. She was 64. The funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the White Cloud Iowa Building, south of Perkins. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Billings under direction of the Strode Funeral Home, Stillwater. Emily Lou Pierce was born in Ripley on Jan. 29, 1935 to George L. and Velinda (Murray) Twoguns. She lived in Billings for 11 years before moving to Perry where she resided for 10 years before moving back to Billings. She had lived in Billings for the last 20 years of her life. She was loved and cherished by family and friends, and will be missed by many, and the memory of laughter and love will never be forgotten. She was a homemaker and a member of the Billings Christian Church. Her husband, Donald Pierce, survives, along with their three sons, Aaron Lee Pierce and Franklin Milburn Pierce, both of Billings, and Charles Darren Pierce of Enid; also a daughter, Dolle Sue (Pierce) Jeffrey of Stillwater. Also surviving are five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Bonnie Pershall of Cushing. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Donald Pierce, Jr. and Kevin Pierce, three brothers and four sisters. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Pierce’s memory to the Kidney Foundation. Stacy Lynn Gibson Jr.PAWNEE — Stacy Lynn Gibson Jr., infant son of Stacy L. and Sue D. (Marley) Gibson died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 at Drumright, Okla. He was 13 days old. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, 1999 in the Otoe-Missouria Cemetery, Red Rock, with the Rev. Bruce Pratt officiating. Stacy Lynn Gibson Jr. was born to Stacy L. Gibson and Sue D. (Marley) Gibson on Aug. 27, 1999 in Cushing, Okla. He is survived by his mother and father, also a sister, Grace Marley of Drumright, Okla., his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pawnee of Maud, Okla., and a number of other relatives and friends. Poteet Funeral Home in Pawnee was in charge of arrangements. Paul E. AvraPaul E. Avra, resident of Blackwell, Okla., died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. He was 66. The funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 at 10 a.m. in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Geoffrey Pfaff of First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell, officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery, Blackwell, Okla. under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell. Casket bearers will be Leon Woodward, Nathan Avra, Jeremy Kimbrel, Lennie DeBoard, Troy Rowe and Sam Kennedy. Honorary bearers will be Tracy Avra, Tyler Rowe, Gary Avra, Todd Hess, Derick Rowe, Charlotte Zachary and Herchel Avra. Paul E. Avra was born Feb. 18, 1933 in Sapulpa, Okla., the son of Elmer Lawrence and Lela Mattie (Morris) Avra. He grew up in Sapulpa and attended schools there before joining the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he returned to Tulsa, where he went to work for Meadow Gold Corporation as a milk delivery man. He was transferred to Albuquerque, N.M., and remained there for a few years until moving to Ponca City. He and Patricia Gail Gough were united in marriage on Oct. 27, 1962 in Ponca City and settled here until 1963 when they moved to Oklahoma City to make their home. He began working for Wonder Bread Company and worked there until 1965 when he opened his own restaurant business. He maintained his restaurant until 1976 when he went to work for the Greyhound Corporation, serving as the manager of both the gift shop and cafeteria. The family moved to Blackwell in 1980 and opened The Place Restaurant, operating it until 1989 when Mr. Avra retired. He was a member of the American Legion in Blackwell. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Gail Rowe and Paula Gay Hess, both of Blackwell; two sons, Patrick Daniel Avra of Cache, Okla. and Perry Lawrence Avra of Sapulpa; also 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell Eugene Avra and Marvin Lawrence Avra. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until service time when the casket will be closed. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Avra’s name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Cancer Fund through Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631. Cecelia Cox HarrisFAIRFAX — Cecelia “C C” Cox Harris, resident of Tulsa, died Friday morning, Sept. 10, 1999 at the Tulsa Regional Hospital. She was 70. The funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carolyn Houston of Pawnee, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Casket bearers will be grandsons, Arlo Turner, Charley Turner, Nathan Turner, William Poolaw, Charley Poolaw, John Gloyne, Jr., Cody Gloyne and Ben Dawson. Cecelia “C C” Cox Harris is survived by her three sons, Joseph William Harris, James Harris, and Charles Harris, all of Tulsa; three daughters, Jackie Oberly of Norman, Henrietta Gloyne of Cherokee, NC and Gloria Dawson of Sperry; two sisters, Pat Tallchief of Fairfax and Genevieve Moore of Pawnee, and an aunt and uncle in Pawnee; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Harris; a daughter, Debbie Turner, and two sisters, Viola Ann Cox and Norma Davis. The family will at the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home and at 337 North Sixth Street to receive friends and family. Margaret J. RuffMargaret J. Ruff of Attica, Kan., sister-in-law of Ponca Citian Jack Ruff and his wife, Carolyn, died Sept. 10, 1999 in Attica, Kan. She was 77. The funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. in Elliott Mortuary Chapel in Anthony, Kan. with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Attica Cemetery in Attica, Kan. Born Nov. 28, 1921 in Attica, Kan. Margaret J. Ruff was the daughter of Arthur Biberstein and Eva (Baird) Biberstein. She and John Ruff were married March 4, 1942 in Newton, Kan. Margaret was a retired receptionist for Dr. Antrim in Attica and held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, John Ruff of Attica, Kan.; two daughters, Vicky Judge of Keller, Texas and Peggy Salter of Plainfield, Ill.; also six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews in the Ponca City area. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Ruff’s memory to Hospice of Harper County or Attica Senior Center through Elliott Mortuary in Anthony, Kan. ObituariesPeter A. RavellaPeter A. “Pete” Ravella, 828 Edgewood, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at his home of cancer. He was 77. A vigil service will be held Sunday, 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The Rosary will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Hampton-Vaughn Funeral Home in Wichita Fallas, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wichita Falls, Texas. Local arrangements were provided by the Trout Funeral Home. Born Jan. 7, 1922 at Wilmerding, Pa., he was the son of Joseph and Josephine Landolfi Ravella. Mr. Ravella served 27 years with the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot and wing commander. During his career he was the first instructor for German pilots following World War II and also served as an advisor to the Iranian Air Force. He retired in 1974 with the rank of Major. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. While a member of Sacred Heart Church in Wichita Falls, he served as a eucharistic minister and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He also did volunteer work for the American Red Cross. Pete was an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed making Rosaries. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, of the home; four sons, John Ravella of San Carlos, Calif., Neil Ravella of Dallas, Texas; Peter Ravella of Austin, Texas and Major James Ravella of Ankra, Turkey; three daughters, Eileen Mackey, Ponca City; Mary Longobardi and Maureen Saliba, both of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Elsie Doughty, Orlando, Fla., 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert; two brothers, Nick and Frank, and a sister, Olga Rosa. Memorials may be made to Father Joseph’s Boys Home, in care of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ponca City. paid obituary Services PendingRaul R. Salcedo Sr.Raul R. Salcedo Sr., Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999 at his home. He was 66. Survivors include a son, Raul Salcedo Jr. of Ponca City. The funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999 at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel and will be announced later. FuneralsMondayDale E. ThompsonDale E. Thompson - 10 a.m. in Northeast Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Nigh officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Patricia Ann FreekPatricia Ann Freek, 2 p.m. graveside in Grandview Cemetery, Kaw City under direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk. NEWS BRIEFSFall Fest — Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Inc. is sponsoring the annual Fall Fest 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Cherokee Strip Conference Center, 123 West Maine, Enid. Anyone 60 years of age and older is welcome to attend. Health information booths, entertainment and prizes will be offered. Lunch will be provided if reservations are made. To make reservations or for more information contact your local site, 767-1620, by Sept. 15. Helpline Training class begins on Tuesday, September 14th. Call 765-5551 for more information or to enroll. adv. Prague Quilt Show — Prague Main Street, in conjunction with the Prague Chamber of Commerce, Fall Fest, and Prague Historical Society, will be sponsoring a Quilt Show and Sale on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will be held at the Prague United Methodist Church located at 11th and Klabzuba Avenue. There will be concessions provided. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Cheer Fund Raiser — The Po-Hi JV Cheerleaders will hold a fund raiser at El Chico’s on Sept. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. A portion of the meal’s profit will benefit the squad. Are You ready to shoot? We are! Darts are at 3:00 p.m. at the Blue Lite. 217 S. 2nd. 1st tournament is Saturday September 18th. Sign-up starts when you get there. adv. St. Mary’s Sets New Program — St. Mary’s Church will begin its 1999-2000 “Journey of Faith” program on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., in the Parish Center, 417 South Eighth. This series of adult education classes is designed to teach the faith of the Roman Catholic Church to those who are interested in becoming Catholic, as well as those who would just like to learn more about the Catholic Church and its teachings. People of all faiths are welcome to attend. For more information, please call Fr. John Michalicka (765-6029) or the St. Mary’s Parish Center office (765-7794). Farming & Grazing lease sale!!!! On Ponca restricted trust land to be held at 10 a.m. on September 17,1999. For bid packets call land management office @ 763-0137 or 763-0120. adv. Longwood Reunion — Longwood area school alumni and former residents are invited to attend the seventh annual reunion 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Lake Ponca Shelterhouses No. 1 and 2. Community schools include Maple Grove, Foster, Enterprise and Oak View. Each family attending is asked to bring fried chicken or salad or dessert. Tableware and beverages will be furnished. For more information call 765-9771. Burglary — At 8:13 a.m. Friday, an employee of K-Mart, 2608 North Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department that the fence at the back of the business was broken into. An officer responded and took a report. Become Part of the Ponca City Public School Substitute Teaching Team. Required Training, September 13 1999, 1:00 p.m. at 111 W. Grand. High School Diploma required. Bring Drivers license and Social Security Card, (Park in Back) For more information call 767-8000. adv. Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 62-year-old man from a traffic stop at North First Street and East Chestnut Avenue at 10:59 a.m. Friday for driving under suspension, no insurance, expired tag and expired insurance. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Slashed — A resident in the 900 block of North First Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 11:19 a.m. Friday that tires were slashed. An officer responded and took a report. Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv. Accident — At 11:59 a.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue. No injuries were noted. Kids/Her Review now accepting children’s, women’s fall consignments. 309 E. Grand. adv. Check Fraud — An employee of Bank of Oklahoma, 2005 North Fourteenth Street went to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:23 p.m. Friday to report check fraud. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Accident — At 3:29 p.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a two-vehicle accident at West Ponca Avenue and South Franklin Street. Burglary — A resident in the 800 block of North Second Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 3:34 p.m. Friday to report items were taken out of a vehicle. An officer responded and took a report of burglary to an auto. 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 Assess ments. Next school scheduled Friday, September 17th, and Saturday, September 18th, starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv. Arrest — At 4:21 p.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer took a woman into custody from the Kay County jail and transported her to the Ponca City jail. 30% Off selected Brighton handbags, wallets, belts, watches, & jewelry. Lowry’s of Pawhuska. adv. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old woman at West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 4:37 p.m. Friday for a city warrant. Furr’s Dining now open continuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv. Arrest — At 5:01 p.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer responded to the report of an accident which occurred at South First Street and East South Avenue. The officer arrested a 49-year-old man for driving under suspension and no insurance. No injuries were reported. Photographs - negatives put on CD's. Minor photo restoration included. Bolding Photography. (580)762-6876. adv. Stolen — A resident in the 700 block of Gray Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:23 p.m. Friday that a handgun was stolen from the residence. An officer responded and took a report. Accident — A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident in 1300 block of South Sixth Street at 5:08 p.m. Friday. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Lightning — An employee from a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street advised the Ponca City telecommunication officers at 8:35 p.m. Friday that lightning struck an electric pole just west of Waverly Street. The Water and Light Department was advised. Art Association Fall Flea Market; Monday, September 13; Tuesday, September 14. Don’t miss the wonderful bargains. 819 E. Central. adv. Theft — An employee at Sav-A-Trip, 207 East Highland Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 9:57 p.m. Friday to report five men took three cases of beer and left in a white hatchback, according to the clerk. An officer responded and took a report. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Arrest — At 10:39 p.m. Friday, a 22-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at West Grand Avenue and Oak Street for driving under suspension and no insurance. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Assault — The Ponca City telecommunication officers received a 911 call from the 800 block of North Fifth Street that a son was assaulting a parent. Two officers responded and took a 16-year-old boy into custody for domestic assault and battery. Curfew — At 11:33 p.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer cited two youth for curfew violations, took them home and released them to a parent on a promise to appear in juvenile court. Warrants Served — A Ponca City police officer took an 18-year-old man into custody at 11:49 p.m. Friday from Newkirk Police Department for four city warrants. Arrest — At 12:41 a.m. Saturday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 29-year-old man at West Highland Avenue and North Osage Street for a city warrant and public intoxication. In Custody — At 1:23 a.m. Saturday, a 24-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer from a traffic stop at North Fourteenth Street and Lake Road for transporting an open container and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Theft — A clerk at the E-Z Mart, 2225 North Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 1:45 a.m. Saturday that two youth took two 30-packs of beer and ran eastbound. An officer responded and took a report. Fire — Ponca City firefighters responded to the 1700 block of Sykes Boulevard at 2:17 a.m. Saturday to handle a vehicle fire. DUI — At 4:04 a.m. Saturday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 43-year-old man at South Fourth Street and East South Avenue for driving under the influence, driving left of center and no insurance. Help the Fire Department — The Kaw City Volunteer Fire Department Association will be having its 11th annual Calf Fry, Pork Barbecue and beverages, Sept. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Community Building, Kaw City. Advanced tickets $7.50, but it’ll be $8 at the door. LIFESTYLESArt Exhibit Glorifies The American West Art Exhibit Glorifies The American WestDuring September visitors at the Artist Studio on the Marland Estate can view a traveling art exhibit that takes them through time and space while enjoying scenes and descriptions of the American West by premier artists and writers. The display opened Wednesday and will be open every afternoon from 1 to 4 through Saturday, Sept. 25. The paintings, drawings, and sculptures in “The Image and the Word” focus on six themes with the inspiring words of the patriotic anthem “America the Beautiful” blending them into a unifying whole. According to exhibit sponsors, as patrons pass and view the panels, the great Western themes emerge — romantic visions of the landscape; the clash of ecology and economy; the encounters of native peoples with hosts of intruders; the succession of explorers, trappers, traders, miners, tillers, herdsmen, and merchants working out their destinies in the new land; and, finally, the words and images themselves depicting the West with brush, chisel, and pen. Featured artists include Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, Alfred Jacob Miner, Frederic Remington, and Charles M. Russell. Several events in American history are depicted such as the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Pony Express, and the Battle of War Bonnet Creek. Familiar sites are pictured such as the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Mount Hood, and the Garden of the Gods. This special exhibit is a project of the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the Oklahoma Museums Association, and is sponsored locally by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council. The Marland Estate is located at 901 Monument Road. There is no charge for the art exhibit. Neighborhood Chef Latest Local Feature For Readers of The NewsReaders of The News will be in for a real treat when a local food column begins this month in the Lifestyle pages. The Neighborhood Chef will be a weekly column written and coordinated by Sherry Muchmore and published on Tuesdays. Mrs. Muchmore wrote a similar column for the Tulsa and Broken Arrow newspapers several years ago. She has also done some private catering as well as apprenticing with an Oklahoma City caterer. The concept of this weekly column will be sharing. Sharing those favorite, special recipes from within the community. Almost everyone has that special dessert, appetizer, holiday treat, pastry — the one that your friends always ask for “the recipe.” Married to Tom Muchmore, editor and publisher of The Ponca City News, Mrs. Muchmore has two stepchildren, and is the mother of a son and daughter, and grandmother of four girls and two boys. Since moving to Ponca City, she has been active in several organizations, serving as chairman of the chamber banquet in 1996; two years as gala chairman; and commissioner of Marland Mansion Estate, where she is chairman of the landscape committee. She is a charter member of the steering committee for the Standing Bear project, and is secretary for the Four O’Clock Garden Club. To share your recipe with readers of The News, follow these instructions: Print or type each recipe with clear instructions and quantity. Briefly give a few sentences about this recipe; for example, it’s great for children’s parties, women/men love it, low-fat, chewy or crisp cookie, goes well with, grandmother’s special recipe, etc. Be sure to give her your name, address and phone number. She will not be able to print all of your recipes, but she will try to do as many as possible. If you have helpful hints for her, let her hear about those too. Send your recipes to: The Ponca City News The Neighborhood Chef P.O. Box 191 Ponca City, OK 74602 All recipes become property of The Ponca City News. You may also e-mail recipes to chef@poncacitynews.com Guests Enjoy Circus Theme for Golf ClassicBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Once more the talents for former Ponca City decorator Patty Allen, now of Norman, became evident as she returned to the Ponca City Country Club as a volunteer and turned the place into a Circus for the 38th annual Cherokee Strip Golf Classic, benefiting Opportunity Center. Allen and her loyal band of locals worked fast and furious to decorate the ballroom, dining room, lounge and grill room, plus adding some spice to the Golf Club Pro Shop. Guests walked among the circus cutouts of a strong man, trapeze artists, lions, seals, bears, clowns an elephant and circus train. Huge clowns made with hundreds of balloons were featured throughout the club. The main entry of the dining area featured circus cutouts and balloon bouquets. The lounge featured glittering mylar masks, stars and balloons suspended from the ceiling with mylar curly ribbon and tinsel rope. The upstairs lobby featured the Opportunity Center booth decorated as a circus tent. Here, items created by the clients were sold. The main ballroom featured chandeliers accented with sunflowers, wild flowers, balloons and curly ribbon. The stage featured balloon clowns on either side, juggling balloons from one side of the stage to the other. The table decorations in the ballroom changed each of the three evenings. Thursday morning, at registration, wild flowers in Coke bottles tied with curly ribbon accented with a balloon bouquet were used. Friday, the centerpieces for the ladies’ Champagne luncheon were red carnations, white daisies and bright yellow tissue in popcorn cups with a balloon bouquet in matching colors. On Saturday, the ladies luncheon tables were decorated with sunflowers, baby’s breath, mylar pinwheels and mylar onion grass. For the Friday and Saturday evening dinners, the tables were accented with sunflower centerpieces wrapped with gold and black tissue and tied with black satin ribbons. The balloons were donated by Pam Wright, balloon design coordinator of MG Novelty of Oklahoma City. Event Open To CommunityIt’s again time to celebrate living in Ponca City, and everyone’s invited. The third annual Pioneer Community Day Celebration will be held at Lew Wentz Camp from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Everyone in Ponca City — from tiny babies to those 100 plus — is invited to join in the festivities which include three hours of entertainment, free hot dogs, baked beans, chips, drinks and ice cream. Children of all ages will enjoy animal-shaped balloons, clowns, magic shows, cotton candy, popcorn and more. Sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust, this promises to be an evening of food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. “This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our wonderful community,” said Carl Renfro, CEO and chairman of the board of Pioneer Bank and Trust. “We feel very fortunate to live in such a fine place, and we celebrate every year with an old-fashioned picnic, inviting everyone in town. “We look forward to having the entire community turn out to enjoy the entertainment, eat dinner and spend quality time with friends and family,” Renfro concluded. The event will feature a Celtic band from Tulsa, All Strings Attached, the Ponca City High School band, cheerleaders, Hi-Steppers and football team plus local singers and musicians. Several door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food and entertainment will be provided at no charge. In case of rain, the event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 21. PEO Chapter EL Will Meet for Lunch Sept.15Chapter EL of PEO will hold its first meeting of the season at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at E.W.’s Restaurant. The dutch lunch will feature a celebration of Mexican Independence Day-Sept. 16. Cohostesses will be Charlene Carmichael and Jacque Hollar. Jane Morris has arranged for the program which will be presented by Ross Beebe, “Young Life” leader. Happy With ‘Ark’ Mural, Ark City Wants EncoreARKANSAS CITY — The mural with the Noah’s Ark theme on an underpass here has proven popular enough for the artists to be invited to brighten up another underpass. Students of Arkansas City High School originally painted the ark mural in late 1992. The group, Reflections, is an improvisational communication theater troupe sponsored by teacher Mary Young and cosponsored by Beverly Nittler. The mural was repainted and enhanced in the summer of 1997. Yazmin Wood of the Ark City Chamber of Commerce said something that many passersby don’t realize is that the artists incorporated the mascots for both the local high school and the local community college into the ark scene. Members of the Reflections group are encouraged to engage in projects that are philanthropic and that improve the community. Their performances involve topics that improve communication between adults and teenagers. The group has performed primarily for middle school students; however, they will perform for others as well. For more information contact Mary Young at Arkansas City High School at 316-441-2010. Engagement Is Announced by Chance and RichardAnnouncement is being made of the engagement of Kimberly Dawn Chance and Kevin Mac Richard. The couple plans a 3 p.m. ceremony Oct. 16 at Northeast Baptist Church, to be followed by a reception at the Marland Mansion. The bride-elect is the daughter of Merrill and Vickey Chance of Ponca City, and the prospective bridegroom is the son of Davis Richard and Hilda Richard, both of Jennings, La. Ms. Chance is a graduate of Ponca City High School, and has attended the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. She is employed by The Ponca City News. Richard is a graduate of Jennings High School and Sowela Technical College in Louisiana. He is employed with Compucom Systems, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Standing Bear Princess Competition AnnouncedPONCA CITY - The princess competition for the Sixth Annual Standing Bear Pow Wow will be held Friday, Sept. 24. Girls between the ages of 16 and 21, who are descendants of the Kaw, Osage, Otoe-Missouri, Pawnee, Ponca or Tonkawa tribes, and who are living within the service area of one of these six tribes are encouraged to participate in the competition. The successful contestant will be crowned after the 7 p.m. grand entry at the Standing Bear Pow Wow on Friday, Sept. 24, with current Standing Bear Princess Cher Eagle on hand to participate in the coronation ceremony. The new princess will serve in the coming year as an ambassador throughout Oklahoma for Native American culture and the Standing Bear Foundation. She will also be eligible for a $500 college scholarship. The competition will consist of two parts — personal interview and traditional dance. The personal interview and presentation portions of the competition will be held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. At 6 o’clock that evening, the dance portion of the competition will be held at the Standing Bear Pow Wow arena. Both are open to the public. “This is a unique opportunity for a young woman to represent an intertribal organization,” said Genevieve Pollak, competition chairwoman. “We sincerely encourage all eligible women to consider participating in the competition — the rewards are great for not only the winner but for all contestants.” Pollak continued. Anyone interested in participating in the Standing Bear princess competition may obtain more information by contacting Genevieve Pollak or Standing Bear project director, T.L Walker, 580-762-1514. Reception To Honor Landis CoupleA reception Sept. 18 at Community Christian Church, Grand and Stephen streets, will honor Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Landis on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend the event, 2-4 p.m., and the honorees request no gifts. Hosts will be their children: Kay Landis of Ponca City, Debby and Raymond Posey of Burns Flat, and Steve and Kaylyn Landis of Enid. Clyde Landis and the former Helen Goings were married Sept. 18, 1954, in Nevada, Mo. at the home of the Rev. Pliney Elliot. They made their first home in Okmulgee, where he attended Okmulgee Tech. They later lived in Santa Fe, N.M. and Wichita, Kan. before moving to Ponca City. Landis has been employed at Skinner Printing, Southwestern Bank and Stationery, Braudrick Printing, and Conoco, retiring from Conoco in 1994. He is a member of American Legion Post 14 and the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 1201. He has been bingo chairman at the American Legion for eight years. Mrs. Landis retired in 1982, and had been employed at Gibson’s Discount and Mel’s Clothing. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary, and the Christian Women’s Fellowship at Community Christian Church, where both are members. Their grandchildren are Leo Neuerburg of Pueblo, Colo.; Jason Neuerburg and Jason Pollak of Ponca City; Torri and Keegan Pollak of Burns Flat; and Misty Posey of Midwest City. They also have one great-grandchild. Unit III Members Attend CoffeeA fall coffee Sept. 3 at the home of Janet Smith was attended by 20 members of Unit III of the Ponca City Mother’s Club. Cohostesses for the event were Mary Joan McCann, Betty Whetstone, Phyliss Kellenberger and Wauneita Burger. New members introduced were Cheryl Smith and Margaret West. Tickets were available for the fall meeting of the Mother’s Club to be held Sept. 24 at the Marland Mansion. Joan Muchmore will present the program “Love Letters,” a play with two characters, both portrayed by Ms. Muchmore. Beverly Carpenter, president of Mother’s Club, announced that special recognition would be given to all past presidents during the luncheon event. Kiwanis Hear About Proposed Child Advocacy CenterMargaret Goldman from the Domestic Violence Center and Kim Sober from the Department of Health Services introduced the concept of a Child Advocacy Center to the Kiwanis Club of Ponca City Tuesday. Mrs. Goldman and Mrs. Sober said, “Kay County has a team to investigate when children have been sexually abused or experienced extreme physical abuse, but our county has no Advocacy Center where children can be referred and have the investigation conducted in one stop for that child.” They further explained that at this time a child may have to make as many as 13 stops and retell the trauma story at least that many times to different agencies involved in the investigation. An Advocacy Center is a child-friendly place with a home atmosphere where all the agencies would come to the child. One such center is in Shawnee. Some statistics were presented about how Kay County ranks in Oklahoma with reporting child abuse cases. Mrs. Goldman stressed that “we are no worse than other counties but we just report and investigate fully.” A Child Advocacy Center would “aid that investigation and not further traumatize the child,” she said. An opportunity to learn more about this concept is offered to the public on Oct. 29 when a group will tour all the places a child would be taken to during an abuse interview. Kiwanis International has a goal of “Serving the World’s Children.” The Kiwanis Club of Ponca City invites all men and women interested in community service to attend a meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m. at E.W.’s at the Marland Estate. AARP Schedules Lunch, MeetingThe Ponca City Chapter of the American Association of Retired People will meet Sept. 14 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth. The 11:30 a.m. meeting will be held in the north part of the clubhouse and will include a covered dish dinner to begin at noon. The program will be a film from the national office about helping seniors avoid becoming victims of fraud. Recognition will be given to active workers for AARP chapter 432. Officer candidates for 2000 will also be presented. An open invitation is extended to former, current and potential members of the organization to attend this meeting. Reunion Picnic PlannedMembers of the Ponca City High School class of 1947 are planning a reunion picnic at Lake Ponca Park on Sept. 25. Activities are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. with a catered meal at 5 p.m. Other classes and friends are invited to join the group for a day of fun. An accurate number of people attending is needed before Sept. 15. For more information call Richard, 765-7305, or Marie, 762-2184. Pioneer Area Quilters Guild Plans MeetingPioneer Area Quilters’ Guild will meet on Sept. 13 at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. The business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. At a recent meeting door prizes were won by the following members that were wearing their quilted name tags: Betty Walsh, Beverly Carpenter, Altus Patton, Thelma Hawkins and Mary Butler. Kathy Paczkowski will be leaving for Malaysia soon and a salad luncheon in her honor was held at the home of Joyce Eagan with all members invited. The Sept. 13 meeting will feature the “Love Quilts” that are made for children and adults with special circumstances. Over 250 quilts have been made by volunteers and 200 have been distributed to Birth Choice, Domestic Violence, Peachtree Landing, Headstart, Oklahoma Blood Institute, the Newkirk and Ponca City police departments, and to nursing home residents who have no family to care for them. Guild members will be constructing quilts beginning at 9:30 a.m. and invite all to bring sewing supplies and participate. Hostesses will be Beverly Carpenter, Maureen Danielson, Roberta Lee, Marcelle Gosting, Jerry Moore and Sara Myers. Guests are always welcome and for more information may call Elaine Hughes, 762-5178, or Sue Roy, 580-363-3860. Singles Network Lists Schedule of EventsThe Singles Network is a group of single people, either by choice or by divorce or widowed, that gathers for fellowship and mutual support. Activity schedule for the week of Sept. 12 through Sept. 18 includes: “Afternoon Games” at Nancy’s at 4 p.m., bring your favorite game and sack lunch, call 762-1289; Sept. 13 join us at Furr’s for dinner at 6 p.m.; Sept. 15 join us in Blackwell for the Kay County Fair, meet us at the front gate at 7 p.m., call Betty 762-9776; Sept. 17 eat with us at Enriques at 6 p.m. and for Community Concert call Mary, 762-6588; Sept. 18 join us at Dorothy’s for an Ice Cream Social at 7 p.m., call Dorothy, 765-1403. News Policy: Birthday Photo, Story For 90+As a service to readers of The Ponca City News the Lifestyles section will include a picture and brief story concerning a resident’s 90th and older birthday. When submitting information please give date of birth and details concerning receptions, mailing address for cards, etc. Pictures will be returned when an address is included. Mail or bring information to the Lifestyles Desk, P. O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74601. Wedding Plans AnnouncedMr. and Mrs. Danny Marchesoni of Ponca City announce the approaching wedding of their daughter, Mary Marjo Davis, and Kirk Austin Fitch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fitch of Newkirk. The ceremony is planned for Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Peckham Christian Church. The couple extends an open invitation to friends and relatives to attend the wedding and reception. The bride-elect is a 1984 graduate of Ponca City High School and is currently employed at Albertson’s Distribution Center in Ponca City. The prospective bridegroom is a 1984 graduate of Newkirk High School and a 1993 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He is employed as a corporate pilot with Bliss Industries of Ponca City. Lookin’ With LouGCCC (Going Crazy Cleaning Closet)By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Changing of the seasons brings on the closet cleaning mode complete with its own set of acronyms. First sorted out is the wrinkled NUTS (needs ultimate treatment soon) batch. And of course if the pressing iron isn’t working this group can always be given to the thrift store. Next stack is the WILL (when I lose lard) category. One suggestion is to take the clothes to the diet store and tell them I want to sign up to lose weight so they fit again. The WARTS (will always return to style) stack can be relegated to the back of the storage closet or given to the playhouse for costuming. This also goes for those pointed-toed and wedgie-heeled shoes. Speaking of disembowelment of the closet, there is an AMS (Anger Management Seminar) scheduled soon for those suffering from “cross-bred hanger wrist syndrome.” This comes from trying to untangle a batch of those naughty culprits. The syndrome is not unlike the carpal tunnel ailment. Meanwhile, back at the culling heap the HOT (Holiday Observance Tees) bunch is gathering and forming a passive-aggressive protest group. Trying to disguise themselves as creditable wearing apparel, they conjure up images such as “good as new,” “worn once a year,” and “don’t take up much room.” There is a Santa Claus sweat shirt using a candy cane for a golf club and a Christmas ornament for a ball side by side with an orange snaggled-tooth Jack-O-Lantern tee-shirt and a bright green button-down Luck of the Irish shirt. Huddled in another heap are the TOOTS (Too old - too short). This bunch hangs around for sentimental reasons. There’s the long gala dress, the denim mini-skirt, the league winning bowling shirt and the western rodeo marshal regalia. So these are displaced to the right side of the closet instead of the left, (sort of a political move). Next comes the mountain of MMMs (mismatched, mismated, monstrosities). These are saved because there maybe a color match somewhere in the world. And besides they were BOSS (bought on sale sometime). When all is said and done and the task is finished - the closet still bulges, but some good was accomplished as a small wad of RAGS (ratty and greatly stretched) elastic-banded skirts and slacks succumbed to the stress and gave themselves up for recycling. Who says closet cleaning can’t be fun? Couple Observes 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. Philip B. Wilkerson, 748 North Fourteenth, observed their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 10. A family dinner in their honor was held Sept. 4 at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place in Tulsa. The event was hosted by their children: Mrs. Cheryl Robinson of Muskegon, Mich., Chris and Linda Short of Ponca City, Jon and Amy Bidnick of Kingwood, Texas, James and Janell Harman |