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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 19, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALParents As Teachers Set To Begin Here Parents As Teachers Set To Begin HerePonca City Schools are starting a nationally acclaimed early childhood program “Parents As Teachers.” This will be a voluntary program, which is free to any expectant parent or those who have children newborn to three years old. The Oklahoma Parents As Teachers (OPAT) program includes: — Personal visits by a professionally trained parent educator. — Free developmental screenings. — Group meetings on a wide variety of child rearing topics. — Resource network to help find resources beyond the scope of OPAT. The goal is to provide all families with support in helping you to become your child’s best fire teacher. An informational meeting and enrollment night will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family Resource Center, 700 West Broadway. Contact Shawn Krehbiel, certified parent educator, at 767-9509 for more information or questions. Ambucs Setting Several Events For Police Dog FundsThe Ponca City Noon Ambucs are still raising funds for purchasing a K-9 dog for the Ponca City Police Department. To date, over $2,000 has been raised towards their goal of raising $25,000. Several fund raising projects are set for the near future. On Sept. 26, Putt-Putt will host a fund raiser starting at 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Individuals can play two games for $5. Also, there will be several contests including a “Deuces Only” tournament, balloon blowing contest, and a closest to the hole contest. For more information, call Steve Westerman at 765-2121. On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Ponca City Bassmasters will host a benefit tournament on Sooner Lake. The tournament will pay back 70 percent of the entry fees as prize money and donate 30 percent towards the Ambucs K-9 project. Furthermore, the Bassmasters will guarantee a $500 first prize. For additional information, call Bill Stuever at 762-9949. 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 Fine Arts Festival, Ponca City Arts Center. Monday 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. Ponca City Alliance for Youth Teen Pregnancy Prevention Taskforce, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Teen Pep Room, instead of Lincoln Center. Tuesday Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Kaw Lake Association, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue, note change of meeting place. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. Wednesday 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. Thursday Woodlands Elementary School PTA “Crazy Days” Carnival, 5-7:30 p.m., 2005 East Woodlands, hotdogs and submarine sandwiches, 27 game booths to enjoy, money raised to support 1999-2000 PTA projects. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. Friday End of month Bingo Party, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Friday-Saturday 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. Saturday 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. CROP Walk, 3 p.m., First Christian Church, North Fifth Street and East Cleveland Avenue, youth especially encouraged to come and participate. 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. September 29 Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. Animal Control Commission, 5 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 1 Denim Day Fund Raiser for Breast Health Education and Mammograms for underserved, St. Joseph Medical Foundation, 765-0301. Historic Preservation Panel, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305. October 2 United Ostomy Association of Ponca City/Stillwater, World Ostomy Day, 2-5 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. October 2-3 Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion. Kaw Challenge, Mountain Bikes. October 4 Church Women United Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m., St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh Street. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 4-8 Fire Prevention Week, school assemblies, random smoke detector checks. October 5 Planning Commission Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Central Avenue. October 6 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 7 Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, information 762-9053 or 762-7360. October 8 Annual Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, adults $5, children $2.50. October 9 RSVP Fund Raiser, Grand Central Station, South Fifth Street and East Central Avenue, Ponca City, Senior bingo begin 3:30 p.m., vendor fair begins 4:30 p.m., senior entertainment 6 p.m., dance at 7:15 p.m., come early or come late, an evening designed for fun, call 762-9412 for information on reserving your space at the senior gala event of the year. Household Hazardous Waste Day, Conoco. October 11 Ponca City Board of commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 12 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. October 13 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. October 14 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin’. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. October 15 Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 16 “Fall Fling” annual event fund raiser for St. Joseph Medical Foundation, 6:30-10 p.m., Marland Mansion, call 765-0301 for tickets. October 18 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, call Beth Wright, 765-6738 for information. October 19 Kaw Lake Association, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. DAV, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. October 20 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. October 21 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 23 Kay County Shrine Club presents Matt and Robyn, a Branson Type Show, Country, Gospel, Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, tickets (580) 765-5676. Fine Arts Festival Crowd Able To Enjoy Event Despite RainBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer Despite the threatening skies and occasional showers, the Fine Arts Festival was well attended by citizens of Ponca City Saturday, and the silver anniversary of the festival will continue today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. On tap is the awards presentation at 2 p.m. followed by a drawing for a $500 gift certificate to be used at the art show; the winner must be present to collect. New this year is the “art car” available to be decorated with miscellaneous items either supplied by the Art Center or by visitors to the show. Citizens are invited to come out and have fun decorating the car, which was donated by Jack Bowker Ford for the festivities. Purchase award participants had made their choices as evidenced by the pink ribbons attached to various artworks, designating that the item had been purchased and was no longer available for sale. The Ponca City Art Association is sponsoring the juried art show with approximately 61 artists showcasing their vast array of artwork. According to Donna Secrest, office manager of the Ponca City Art Association, the Art Association members were quite pleased with the number of purchase awards pledged. An artist, showcasing his work at the festival for the first time, was overheard remarking that he was very impressed with the quality of art shown at the festival. The selection of artwork available is sure to please any connoisseur, and there is surely something for everyone. Artwork of every medium is on display and available for purchase from bronze sculptures to small etchings. There is pottery as well as intricate pen and ink drawings accented with oils and watercolors. Paintings done in oils, watercolors, acrylics, and pastels alike display a broad range of imagery to include still life, flowers, wildlife, country scenes, and cowboys and Indians. Many of the watercolors are exquisite and quite lifelike, and the oils and acrylics are a joy to view. Some of the paintings are big and bold, others are subtle and muted. A number of booths are devoted to jewelry — mostly silver, but other varieties as well are on display. Wood sculptures and photography are available as well as sculptured paintings and glass work. The public is encouraged to visit the festival Sunday to enjoy the fine art presented by the artists and to sign up for a chance to win the $500 gift certificate. Cherokee Strip Exhilarating By NoontimeBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer On Saturday the 13th Annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off began with sprinkling rain and exhilarated to drizzle at noon as the public tasting began. However, shortly afterwards the rain stopped making it a pleasant day for cookers and tasters alike at Wentz Camp. Hundreds of volunteers gave up their Saturday to help put on the event, hosted by Professionals Today, and benefiting Hospice of Ponca City. Plus a number of local cooking teams entered barbecue or chili categories. Mr. BBQ Living up to his name “Mr. BBQ,” Marlin Unruh of Galva, Kan. accumulated enough overall points to be crowned the Oklahoma Barbecue champion here Saturday in the KCBS sanctioned Oklahoma Barbecue Championship. The barbecue competition had 34 entries this year Bob and Betty Snelson of Kansas City were the KCBS officials. Barbecue and chili awards were presented by Cook-off Chairman Loretta Leathers. Karen Furman was co-chairman. Lisa Coy was mistress of ceremonies for the stage area, where the entertainment performed throughout the day. The champion won by placing first in pork; first in brisket third in chicken and fourth in pork ribs. He won a smoker from Kingfisher Kountry Kookers and total cash prizes of $775. The grand prize was presented by Ora Yoder with Kingfisher Kountry Kookers, who was named as the winner of the “Friend of the Cook-off Award.” Reserve Grand Champion went to Head Country II, Ponca City, with Paul Schautte as the head cook. Head Country II scored first in pork ribs, seventh in pork and fifth in brisket. People’s Choice Barbecue Award was won by Ody’s Booger Red of Ponca City. This team accumulated the most votes from the tasting public. The Backyard division was won by Red Hot Chili Peppers, second was Head Country II Jr., Sample This was third and Hoxie Heart Burn was fourth. Chili Champion First place in Cherokee Strip CASI sanctioned Chili Sam Johnson of Ponca City, sponsored by the Ted Wilkinson Construction. Johnson’s chili was named TWC Lifter. Johnson earned four points towards the World Chili Cook-off. There were 16 chili entries. Tom Sneider of Tulsa was the referee. Placing second was Fat Daddy and Old Woman, Arkansas City, three points; Third was Chihuahua Chili by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a Conoco team, two points. Fourth was Tom Sneider, Tulsa; Sample This, Ponca City, fifth, a Conoco team, Ponca City. Sixth was Butt Good Chili, of Garland, Texas; 101 Wild West Chili, Ponca City, seventh: Jewel’s Three Meat Chili, Wichita, eighth; and ninth place was unclaimed, and the Army Reserve Chili, Ponca City, tenth. People’s choice was Cast Iron Chili. The showmanship award for chili was won by Viagra Chili, which was the Ambuc team, and it also won the best civic chili award. Chihuahua won second and Sample This, third, both Conoco teams. Fourteen teams entered the beans category and thee were 18 entries in sauce. Double C of Stillwater won both categories. A new division this year was Children’s Barbecue. There were six entries and the winner was Whitney Teel of Claremore cooking as “Buffalo’s Child. Next was Double l C with Ryan Carrier as cook, an Stage Coach Child was third. Proceeds for Hospice were garnered in a number of ways. Besides the entree fees, and the 57 judges, who donated to judge the barbecue and the chili. Retail items were tee-shirts, mugs and other items were sold along with the tasting kits, breakfast for the public, desserts and ice cream and the children’s games brought in more money. Donations were important too. These came in the way of sponsorships, cash, in kind services and merchandise. Conoco teams, Quality Water and TWC donated their winnings back to Hospice. Barbecue winners in brisket listed receptively were: Mr. BBQ, Galva, Kan.; Double C BBQ, Stillwater; Smoke-N-Bones, Ponca City; Little Round Man, Ponca City, and Head Country II, Ponca City. Pork - Mr. BBQ, Galva, Kan.; PDT, Lenexa, Kan.; Little Round Man, Ponca City; Pepper Mike and Firebreathers, Haysville, Kan., and L& M BBQ, Pryor. Pork ribs - Head Country II, Stage Coach BBQ, Arkansas; Smokin Okie BBQ, Tulsa; Mr. BBQ, Galva, Kan.; Hi-way Men, Topeka, Kan. Chicken - Ring of Fire, Cookson, Okla.; O-KAN-I, Oklahoma City; Mr. BBQ, Galva, Kan.; PDT, Lenexa, Kan., and Jamakin BBQ, Choctaw. Police, City Reach Agreement on ContractThe Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the City of Ponca City jointly announce that they have reached agreement on the 1999-2000 contract. According to Debbie Fralix, Human Resources Director, and Earl Watkins, President, FOP Lodge 103, the agreement provides that police officers will receive the same health insurance coverage and be responsible for the same premium as other city employees. The city manager’s office reported that additionally, in an effort to reach a contract agreement with the city’s firefighters, the City of Ponca City has extended the same offer to those employees. Normal time for the city and the two unions to reach agreement is at the beginning of the fiscal year, which is July 1. Both unions were unable to reach agreement with the administration of the city during the numerous meetings prior to the end of the fiscal year on June 30, and thus the talks went into arbitration in efforts to come up with solutions to the issues that were on the table. Nearly NewsThanks to a storm that moved across Ponca City on Sept. 10, the girls that attended the Mini Cheer Clinic were not able to perform. It has been brought to NN’s attention that the participants will perform during halftime of the Sept. 24 football game against Stillwater. A practice for preschool through sixth graders will be on Sept. 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. at RFH. For more information call 762-1007. ———— Kiwanis Club of Ponca City encourages the community to learn about Iodine Deficiency Disorder on the ABC TV newsmagazine program 20/20 on Friday, Sept. 24, and watch for more information on what can be done to help eliminate this disorder. IDD prevention is an international project for Kiwanis. ———— If you thought reruns happened only on television, think again! NN points out in today’s special “Fall Home Improvement” section, the advertisements on two of the pages were accidentally repeated, which means that a few other ads got left out. Please look for the missing ads in the main section of today’s News, grouped under a special heading. An Eye for HorsesBLACKWELL — In this year’s 4-H and FFA horse judging contest at the Kay County Free Fair, Ponca City students seemed to dominate one level of the competition and Blackwell students seemed to dominate the other level. However, Braman and Tonkawa made themselves known too. Winners at the FFA level were Courtney Hill, Ponca City FFA, first place; J. Paul Buford, Ponca City FFA, second place; Shanna Johnson, Ponca City FFA, third place, and Shandi Deboard, Braman FFA, fourth place. Winners at the 4-H level of the contest were Chad Courtney, (OK Okies) Blackwell, first place; Kendra Ray, (Kay County Mounties) Tonkawa, second place; Luke Blanton, (OK Okies) Blackwell, third place; Skye Bergman, (OK Okies) Blackwell, fourth place, and Janice Blanton (OK Okies) Blackwell, fifth place. Hurry to Vote Absentee Oct. 12NEWKIRK — Voters in Kay County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Oct. 12 Ponca City municipal election should apply now, said election board secretary Carol Stafford. The last time to request an absentee ballot will be Oct. 6. Stafford urges voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early. Application forms are available at the county election board office located at the Kay County Courthouse here. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he or she is eligible to vote. Phone is 580-362-2130. Voters do not need to give a reason or excuse for voting absentee, she said, but the law still provides several excuses and it is to the advantage of some voters to use one of them. Voters can activate some special conditions that make it easier for them to use absentee ballots. The conditions include: • Voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may vote absentee. They may apply only by mail or by telegraph. • Voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may vote absentee. An absentee voting board actually goes to the nursing home a few days before the election, sets up a small polling place and allows these persons to vote under circumstances similar to those at a regular polling place. FAA Inspector Sees Stories in Old PlanesSTILLWATER (AP) — Oh sure, flying a Lear jet has its moments. They’re sleek, fast and high tech — just not terribly romantic. If it’s romance you want, you’ll have to turn back the clock. So says Scott Thompson, an FAA inspector and aviation historian who spends a lot of time in modern jets, but whose passion is World War II military aircraft. Thompson, the author of five books on aviation history and a resident of Sacramento, Calif., was in Stillwater Friday for a tour of the Stillwater Airport Memorial Museum (SAMM). ‘‘I get to fly Lear jets for a living, and I enjoy that kind of flying, but there’s something about these old airplanes,’’ Thompson said. ‘‘Like a good old radial engine firing up with a lot of smoke, a lot of noise and a lot of backfiring. You just don’t get that in a modern airplane.’’ Flying today is more sterilized, Thompson said, with pilots more and more resembling systems managers. ‘‘It takes just as much talent, but it’s a different kind of talent,’’ he said. ‘‘And most of these guys flying these (vintage) airplanes only had a couple hundred hours of flight time. You’d see a 20-year-old kid out there flying a B-17 with nine men in his command.’’ Stillwater’s Searcy Field was one of six repositories in the nation and one of three in Oklahoma for surplus fighters, bombers, trainers and transports immediately following World War II. In all, 475 planes were flown into Stillwater for temporary storage beginning in 1945. In 1946, movie stunt pilot Paul Mantz bought the entire lot from the government for $55,425. Mantz kept 12 planes and sold the rest for scrap. Pieces from the Searcy Field ‘‘Air Force’’ are now the centerpiece of the museum’s collection. ‘‘I think it’s a great museum,’’ Thompson said. ‘‘It really is nicely put together. It’s a real resource that most towns don’t have.’’ Woody Harris, SAMM founder and director, said Thompson gave the museum its first national exposure in a 1994 article for the American Aviation Historical Society. ‘‘To us, it’s really something to have him here,’’ Harris said. John Dienst, an Enid aviation historian working on a book about the Searcy Field airplanes, said Thompson’s emotional as well as his intellectual attachment to World War II aircraft allowed him to produce quality work. ‘‘It is such a pleasure to meet somebody who has that much knowledge that when I explain something I don’t have to explain it to them two or three times,’’ Dienst said. Thompson’s most recent book, published by Aero Vintage, is ‘‘The B-25 Mitchell in Civil Service,’’ tracing every B-25 bomber that entered civilian use following the war. ‘‘A lot of them don’t exist any longer, but they were operated by civilians for things like fire-fighting or movie production,’’ Thompson said. The book includes photographs of at least one of the surviving Searcy Field B-25s — one of the bombers purchased by Paul Mantz and modified for use as a camera plane. Mantz was killed in 1965 during filming of ‘‘The Flight of the Phoenix.’’ Thompson’s current project — which will feature a piece on Searcy Field — will examine military aircraft ‘‘boneyards’’ from the end of World War II to the present. He said the United States had 70,000 to 80,000 surplus after World War II alone. Thompson admits he’s sorry he wasn’t around back then to get his hands on some of those gas-guzzling, fire-belching, surplus war machines. ‘‘Actually, if I were going to do it all over again I probably would’ve started a company that restores these airplanes,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s a fairly lucrative business right now and it’s certainly where my interest is.’’ Restorers today, since virtually every intact plane has already been snatched up, have begun looking for crashed planes to restore, Thompson said. He estimated that thousands of wrecked planes — military and civilian — litter the mountains of California alone. He added that recently he went to see a World War II-era B-17C still sitting in the mountains near Sacramento where it crashed decades ago. At the SAMM display table, Thompson picked up a mottled aluminum inspection cover, just one of hundreds of pieces found in the ground around the airport, and stressed that every scrap has a story to tell. ‘‘A lot of stuff might not mean much to some people,’’ he said. ‘‘But if you look at the parts — the pieces of metal that came off these airplanes that mostly served in combat over in Europe and the Pacific in the war — there’s dramatic history to each one of these parts. Trying to figure out that history is the key.’’ Besides their value as a historical resource, Thompson added, some of the museum’s parts could be extremely valuable to someone trying to restore a vintage craft to its original configuration. Others are equally valuable for sentimental reasons, he said. Thompson believes the museum’s parts hunters have barely scratched the surface — literally. ‘‘A lot of stuff is still buried out there,’’ he said. ‘‘If guys like Woody and John don’t do it, nobody’s going to do it and this stuff would just sit out here in the field and rot away.’’ Oklahoma Hall of Honor Will Induct Ponca City ManOKLAHOMA CITY — Dr. Thomas Cowley of the Ponca Playhouse will be inducted into Oklahoma Community Theatre Association’s Hall of Honor at its 30th anniversary Awards Gala in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Also to be inducted are Mike Perkins of Clinton’s Southwest Playhouse and Gene Williams of Hobart’s Shortgrass Playhouse. Tickets for the Awards Gala, which includes dinner and entertainment, are $35 per person. Net proceeds from the event will benefit OCTA’s Festival Endowment, established to assure and perpetuate the statewide festival of plays, and will be applied to a matching grant from Mr. John Kirkpatrick for OCTA’s Designated Endowment Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The Hall of Honor inducts individuals who have made outstanding contributions to state and local community theater and have been involved in multiple aspects of theater work. Since its inception in 1987, only 17 individuals have been so honored. Past inductees have been from Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Clinton, Duncan, Stillwater, Bartlesville, Lawton, Ardmore, and Watonga. In addition to a strolling violinist, Broadway show tunes will be presented by well-known Oklahoma City actress and singer, Mary Freeh, a member of “The Sisters of Swing” and “The Back Row,” popular vocal groups. Freeh, well-known to Oklahoma City theater patrons, was recently seen in Carpenter Square Theatre’s “Changin’ Lanes” and Jewel Box Theatre’s “Groucho” and will be reprising her highly acclaimed performance in Mark Houston’s “Six Women With Brain Death” at CST next June. For further information, contact OCTA, (405) 236-0788 (phone) or (405) 236-3082 (fax), or mail check and reservations to OCTA Gala, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 1805, OKC, 73102-7400. Ponca Playhouse Opening Friday With Pointed ComedyTickets are now on sale for the Ponca Playhouse production of Del Shore’s “Daughters of the Lone Star State.” The show runs Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-2 at the Poncan Theatre. This pointed comedy is directed by Kenn Wessel. The “Daughters” are members of a do-gooding ladies organization in Lowake, Texas. They’ve gathered together on Dec. 23, for their big membership drive, but things are not going according to plan. It seems no one in Lowake wants anything to do with this ultra-conservative group of well-off WASPS. The only prospects for the group are definitely not “Daughters” material. This colorful group of women includes Mildred Keifner (Kris DeYoe), a self-appointed local singing star; Liddy Bell Cartwright (Vickie McCabe) opinionated and domineering president of the “Daughters;” and Clara Bell Ivey (Carol Harris), Liddy Bell’s sister - the ultimate follower. Also Darlene Parsons (Karen Rivers) a selfish, rich and a functional alcoholic; Lola Faye Barnes (Crystal Layton) former “white trash” now well-off and a willing potential member; Lois Weelis (Betty Hinshaw) a charter member of the group who still speaks her mind. Also Cookie Hawkins (Shelley Kennedy) founder of “Daughters,” Darlene’s mother, and quite senile; Ima Jean Winkler-Gomez (Ashley Root) more “white trash,” with a need to belong; Vergie Hopkins (Nancy Hicks Taylor) who constantly stirs things up in the complacent group; Doll Johnson (Dolley Rolland) Darlene’s black maid, and a strong woman who “knows her place.” Sharon Johnson (Shawna Rolland) Doll’s daughter, who is bold, successful and fed up. Production staff for “Daughters” includes Ponca Playhouse members and volunteers, Sonny Sage as producer; Cheryl Mauk, producer trainer; Carey Emig, stage manager; Dave Guinn, assistant stage manager; Dave Guinn, assistant stage manager trainee; Gary Owen, light design; Ivery Allen, light design trainer; Will Emig, light board operator; Stan Hinshaw, sound board technician, sound design, and sound board operator. Kim Veltman, Ann Englehorn and Nastashia Copple are in charge of costuming, Paula Glenn, Linda Colvin and Cathey Beasley are properties with Diane Malone as properties trainer. Ron Hernandez is set design and construction, assisted by Pete Shields; Marsha Shields is photographer/program editor; Linda Cowley is publicity; and Cheryl Mauk, “Curtain Call” editor. Lonnie Stone and Kelly Johnson are creating the video recording; Nancy Hicks Taylor and Dolley Rolland are t-shirt coordinators and Christina Rich-Splawn is cover designer. Conoco Inc. is corporate sponsor for “Daughters of the Lone Star State” with additional funding provided by the Oklahoma Arts Council. The Playhouse box office is now located in the old Martin Furniture Store building across the street from the Poncan Theatre in downtown Ponca City. Box office will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and tickets may also be purchased at the Poncan Theatre, just prior to show time on Friday Saturday and Sunday. For more reservation information call 765-5360 during box office hours. All performances are at 8 p.m. except the 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. 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 — Waffles and bacon or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Cheese stix with marinara sauce or ravioli with garlic bread, fresh broccoli with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, Oreos, saltine crackers or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or hot pocket (pepperoni), mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef and cheese tacos or corn dogs, refried beans, fresh fruit, corn, Rocky Road pudding, saltine crackers, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Taco Bell chili and cheese burrito or hamburger, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Steakfingers with hot roll or pretzel with cheese sauce, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, glazed carrots, chocolate chip cookies, saltine crackers, dill pickle 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 — Ravioli with garlic bread, fresh broccoli with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, Oreos, saltine crackers or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill pickle or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef and cheese tacos, refried beans, fresh fruit, corn, Rocky Road pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Taco Bell chili and cheese burrito, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potato with the fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Steakfingers with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, glazed carrots, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears or pasta with the fixings, 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 — Ravioli with garlic bread, fresh broccoli 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 — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potato and fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef and cheese tacos, refried beans, fresh fruit, corn, Rocky Road pudding, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hamburger on a bun, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, fresh fruit, dill pickle or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Steakfingers with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, glazed carrots, chocolate chip cookies, dill pickles 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 — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pancakes and sausage, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk. Friday — Sausage biscuits, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Fish, hashbrowns, mixed veggies, sliced peaches, cornbread and milk. Tuesday — Smokie Joe sausage pretzels, tri-tators, diced pears, green peas and milk. Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos, mixed fruit, corn, cinnamon rolls and milk. Thursday — Hot dog with relish and mustard, tator tots, green beans, applesauce and milk. Friday — Barbecue sandwich, french fries, dill spear, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Beef stew, fajita grilled chicken with white bean stew or veggie special, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Savory swiss steak, pork stir fry or catch of the day, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Beef Diane, chicken cordon bleu or veggie special, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. School CalendarPo-Hi Sept. 20 Ninth grade volleyball, Jenks, 1 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity softball against Blackwell at WMS, 4 p.m. Sept. 21 Varsity softball against Stillwater at WMS at 4 p.m. Ninth grade, junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Tulsa, 5:30 p.m. Ninth grade football against Jenks, 6 p.m. Back to School Night at Po-Hi, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 MADD Assembly for juniors and seniors at Hutchins Auditorium, 9:15 a.m. MADD Assembly for freshmen and sophomores, Hutchins, 10:15 a.m. Sept. 23 Literacy First training, Assembly Center, 8 a.m. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball against Stillwater, 5 p.m. Cross Country meet at Ark City. Sept. 24 Literacy First training at 8 a.m. Pep assembly at RFH, 9 a.m. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Jenks, 1 p.m. Varsity football at Stillwater, 7:30 p.m. Varsity softball at Western Heights Tournament. Sept. 25 ACT testing in the Math/Science/Business Building, 7:45 a.m. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Jenks, 8:30 a.m. Varsity softball tournament continues. Teamwork Bicycling Spurs MS Fund EffortTeamwork is a byword when registering for the 1999 MS Cure Tour, a fully-catered two-day bicycle ride hosted by the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Sept. 25 and 26. Teams, from the minimum number of four persons to the largest group of over 85 members, currently comprise seventy percent of the over four hundred registered riders. Participants leave Tulsa’s Oklahoma National Guard on Saturday, ride to Camp Gruber for overnight and festivities, and return to Tulsa and the Mile 151 party on Sunday. The team spirit prevails among friends, families and corporate employees who pedal to fund research which will end the devastating effects of MS. “It is more fun to ride in an organized ride with people you know and know you can count on,” stated Jeff McCall, Team Captain and Co-Chairman of the MS 150. There are also prize incentives for categories such as highest team pledge average, the team that raises the most money, best team spirit, etc. McCall says “Building a team is simple. Start with a captain and three friends and ask everybody you know who rides. If each friend brings another friend, there is a snowball effect and instant team and camaraderie.” “You can also be a ‘Phantom’ rider who registers, collects pledges and is eligible for a T-shirt and prizes without doing the actual ride.” Join the fun and support the fight to end Multiple Sclerosis. For information, registration forms, etc. call the National MS Society, Oklahoma Chapter, Tulsa 918-488-0882 or statewide, 1-800-777-7814. Diabetes Support Group Will MeetKay County Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand in Ponca City. The program will be presented by a representative from the Diabetic Shoe Company, who will be demonstrating the benefits of therapeutic shoes. For more information call 765-3321 extension 600 or 765-8071. The Kay County Diabetes Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September to May and all interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. Reading Emphasis, Attendance Policy Given Board ApprovalBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Ponca City Public Schools will have a new elementary and middle school reading requirement before the next grade promotion. The decision was made after Ponca City Board of Education members took an initiative Monday night to establish a higher standard for education. This new plan 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. Students whose reading level remains one grade level below after attending summer school will be retained for the coming school year. The building principal will make the decision to promote or retain the students. The decision to promote special education students will be determined by the IEP team. Parents may appeal the decision to retain a student to the Board of Education following attendance in summer school. New Attendance Policy Students must also have a 90 percent attendance rate at the elementary and middle schools (18 absences). If students fail to meet the requirements they will be retained. Absences can be made up by attending summer school and students could also be promoted if they pass (70 percent) on the Competency Based Exam in reading and math. The plan will also require retention at the middle school for failing in two core subject areas (reading, language arts, math, science and social studies). Dr. Bill White, superintendent, said, “We have learned that the more absences a student has the lower their grades are.” He also stated that questions have risen over various appointments students may have such as going to the doctor. “An absence is an absence. The kids that miss school and make up their work will pass the grade. It’s the students that miss and don’t make up their work that will have problems,” White said. He also stated that the district is expecting much higher numbers for summer school attendance. “We believe that summer school enrollment will reach about 500 students. Once we set the standards, I think our students will work harder; however, the retention numbers will probably go up the first year.” When asked if the attendance policy at the high school would change, White stated that the high school operates on a course-by-course basis. This means that if a student fails a class, they must retake the course either by attending summer school or making up the subject the following year. “The high school policy will not change. They are operating on an 80 percent attendance requirement.” The new policy was effective on Tuesday morning, Sept. 14. Absences prior to Monday night’s board meeting will not count toward the 90 percent attendance policy. Next year, the required attendance policy will start the first day of school. Notices were sent home with all K-8 students Friday explaining the new requirements. Traffic Panel Meets FridayThe Ponca City Traffic Commission will meet Friday, Sept. 24 at 1:15 p.m. at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, to consider a request for a crosswalk on Fairview Avenue north of Hartford Avenue. Tim Burg, on behalf of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, made the request to benefit hospital employees. Traffic Engineer Mike Lane will present information to the board related to traffic studies performed in the area. In other business, the board will receive and consider a request for flashing speed limit 20-mph signs on Bradley Avenue at Fairview Avenue. Parking restrictions on Albany Avenue east of Seventh Street and on Roosevelt Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street will also be discussed. County 4-H Shooting Sports Club To MeetNEWKIRK — The Kay County 4-H Shooting Sports Club’s monthly meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the basement of the county courthouse here. For information, contact club leader Martin Courtney at 580-363-1247. Young Native Americans Will Showcase TraditionsYoung Native Americans, in full dance regalia, will showcase eight traditional contest dances at the last of the Medicine Bag lecture programs Thursday at 7 p.m. Held at the Standing Bear Powwow arena, just west of Standing Bear Park, the program will also feature narrators to explain the meaning and history of the various dances, the symbolism of the dance regalia and the evolution of the powwow itself. According to program coordinator, Lucy Kent, this is an opportunity for people to learn more about Native American traditions and culture. “When people come to a powwow, they can enjoy the activities more if they have a broad understanding of our age-old traditions,” said Kent. Dancers at a powwow may only compete in one division and dress accordingly. One can quickly learn to spot the beautiful leather dresses of the buckskin dancers or the brilliant plumage of the fancy dancers. “Everything in our culture has meaning. Someone attending this program will learn such things as the reason for the specific number of cones on a dress or what the judges are looking for during a competition. It is this kind of understanding that adds depth to our colorful tapestry of cultures.” Kent concluded. Participants in the program will include Jeanna Rush and Tom Baconrind. Kent, Rush and Baconrind are members of the education committee of the Standing Bear Foundation. Kent and Rush are also representatives of the Title IX program in the Ponca City schools. Baconrind is from Hays, Kan., and is a direct descendant of Osage Chief Baconrind. This program is part of the Celebration of Native America held each year in Ponca City, a series of events that incorporates the Medicine Bag lectures, a number of workshops and the Standing Bear Powwow. The Powwow will be held Friday and Saturday. Grand entries will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Other activities include the princess competition which begins at 3 p.m. on Friday and takes place at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments that take place on Saturday, and a teepee contest that will be judged at noon. This year, the Celebration of Native America is sponsored by Standing Bear Native American Foundation, Pioneer Bank and Trust and the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information on the Celebration of Native America lecture series or the Standing Bear Powwow, call Standing Bear Park, (580) 762-1514. ‘Denim Day ’99’ Set for Oct. 1St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will host “Denim Day ’99” on Friday, Oct. 1. The event is a city-wide fund raising effort that allows employees to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5, tax-deductible donation. Funds raised through the event will support “Project Pink” — 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. The funds will be administered through St. Joseph Medical Foundation to fund mammograms for those without insurance coverage. To date, 14 businesses have agreed to participate. Sandy Gearhart, Foundation Director, said businesses that already have a casual dress day on Friday or where employees usually wear jeans, may participate, as well. Gearhart said those who are not in the commercial workplace are encouraged to participate, as well. Businesses interested in participating in “Denim Day ’99” need to contact Gearhart at 765-0301, by Sept. 21. Participating businesses will receive a poster for their business and pink ribbons for each $5 donation. This 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. In October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center and Soroptimist International will host the Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Cathy Keating, Oklahoma’s First Lady, is scheduled to be the featured speaker. The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 27 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. Area Festivals, Plans Top Kaw Lake Board AgendaReports on the recent Christmas in September, the upcoming Kaw Challenge Mountain Bike Race and a strategic planning retreat will highlight the monthly board meeting of the Kaw Lake Association Tuesday at noon at Golden Corral. The Kaw Lake Association assisted the Kaw City Chamber with the recent Christmas in September. Members of the association assisted the day of the festival. Executive Director Kathy Tippin will report on the results and plans for the Kaw Challenge Mountain Bike Race to be staged Oct. 2-3 at Burbank Landing on Kaw Lake. In other business, she will report on the association’s participation in the Kansas and Oklahoma State Fairs and Kay County Fair. Kawfest 2000 Chairman Rich Cantillon will report on plans for that event. In new business, President Larry Weems will report on plans for a strategic planning meeting to be held Saturday morning, Oct. 30 at the NOC Conference Center at NOC Cove on Kaw Lake. All board members have been asked to submit goals they would like to see for the association prior to the October board meeting. Following the monthly board meeting, members are encouraged to stay for a training session on advertising for the annual Kaw Lake Magazine. It will be conducted by Gael Hancock of Hancock and Associates, consultant for the magazine. The purpose of the Kaw Lake Association is to build a region-wide partnership of towns, businesses, service agencies, and local governments within the North Central Oklahoma Kaw Lake area. Its mission includes recruitment of a broad membership base, creation of a financial support system, addressing infrastructure needs, tourism development, broadening the business base, and marketing the region as a whole. Individuals who would like to become involved with the Kaw Lake Association should call Tippin, at 580-762-9494 in Ponca City or 1-888-291-4995, ext. 2920. Local Residents To Receive First Water Quality ReportBy PATTI PFEIFFER Special to The News Its blue, rectangular, informative, required by law and soon to invade mailboxes throughout the local “drinking” area. The 1998 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report is scheduled to be mailed next week and it contains information regarding the quality of Ponca City’s drinking water. Although the data contained in the report has been collected, recorded and reported for many years, this year marks the first year it is required to be mailed to water consumers, in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act. “The testing has always been done and reported to the State Health Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) but was not readily available to the public,” Public Works Director Ken Parr says. “The EPA saw this mass mailing requirement as a way to remedy to that.” Full of definitions and data, listing contaminates and collection dates and containing 15 letter words which most people have never seen and could never pronounce, the report is certainly thorough. However, Parr says the report was made as simplistic as possible. “Our goal was to present a report that is easy to read and easy to understand and describes the way water quality is determined and measured all without getting too technical,” Parr explains. In addition to water quality test results, the report also includes educational information regarding the source of the local water supply as well as a map indicating the location of the Ponca City water wells. According to Parr, there were 16,000 copies of the report printed and the majority of those will be sent to customers in a two county area. Ponca City not only supplies water to residents within the city limits but also to eight rural water districts. “Those rural water districts have been sent copies of this report and they should be passed on to the consumers,” Parr says. While the report may never make the best sellers list, it is hoped that residents will take the time to read the report. “People should care about the quality of their water, it is important,” Parr says. For those who do not have the time or interest to read the narrative in its entirety, the results can be summed up in one sentence. “The bottom line is that the quality of our drinking water is equal to or better than any in Oklahoma,” the Public Works Director proudly says. Copies of the report are available at the Ponca City Library and also on the City’s web site at www.ci.ponca-city.ok.us Local Authority Encourages Constructing ‘Safe Rooms’A pilot initiative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management and Ponca City Emergency Management to encourage building “safe rooms” or storm shelters, is still available but the deadline looms. Eligibility for the program includes a safe room or storm shelter constructed to the primary residence and the resident be the property owner. “You must register with FEMA by Sept. 30, and complete the shelter within 18 months as of May 3, 1999,” Tom Montgomery of the Ponca City management department said. Phase 1 includes that homeowners who had greater than 50 percent damage to their primary resident as a result of the Ma 3 or 4 tornadoes and put in a shelter. This stipulation holds for residents in one of the disaster declared counties of Ottawa, Crag, Okmulgee, Noble, Payne, Logan, Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Cleveland, McClain, Oklahoma, Grady, Caddo, Canadian, Kingfisher, Tulsa, and Creek, Latimer and LeFlore. Phase 2 would include homeowners who had any damage to their primary residence as a result of the May 3 or 4 storms and put in a shelter, while Phase 3 would include homeowners who live in Oklahoma and build a safe room or storm shelter at their primary residence. Requirements are to construct or have installed a ‘safe room’ which meets or exceeds the plan specifications developed by Texas Tech University published in FEMA No. 320, “Taking Shelter From the Storm,” or purchase and install an underground storm shelter. (You can receive a copy of FEMA No. 320 by calling 1-800-480-2520). FEMA will send a registration packet and a copy of FEMA Publication 320 will be in it. The publication, but not the construction plans can be downloaded from the FEMA web site at (www.fema.gov/mit/tsfs01.htm). The rewards include a rebate of $2,000 from FEMA and through Ponca City Emergency Management. The funds come from FEMA and are distributed through the Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management, then through the Ponca City Emergency Management Office, for residents of Ponca City. If you live in rural Kay County, the Kay County Office of Emergency Preparedness will distribute the rebate. If you live in Osage County, it will be through the Osage County Emergency Management Office. To register or ask questions, call 1-800-996-OKLA (6552). Also, contact Montgomery at 767-0380 for information on the rebates. There are 5,000 rebates for the state. Priority 1 is firs, second is priority 2, and followed by priority 3. “This means, rebates will be given to the homeowners in priority one before any are given to homeowners in priority 2. If 5,000 homeowners in priority 1 apply for and receive the rebates there will be no rebates for priority 2, or 3. Or, if there are 3,000 homeowners apply and receive rebates in priority 1, there will be 2,000 rebates left. “And, if 3,000 homeowners in priority 2 apply for the rebate, only the first 2,000 will receive the rebate. There are only enough rebates for 5,000 homeowners. You can apply for the rebate, wait until after Sept. 30, then call and ask if you were selected to receive the rebate. If so, build the shelter and apply for the rebate,” Montgomery said. There are around 1,000 rebates left, according to Montgomery. Gary Martin Announced As Rider Award FinalistCity Manager Gary Martin of Ponca City is a finalist for the Oklahoma Municipal League’s 1999 Don Rider Award, which will be presented Sept. 24 during the OML annual awards breakfast at the Westin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. The award honors the late Don Rider, former executive director of the OML. The citation, named in his memory, recognizes a local official who has made outstanding long-term commitments to his or her community. In addition to Martin, other finalists for the award are (listed in alphabetical order): Robert Cates, Ada vice mayor; Tony Davenport, Weatherford clerk-treasurer; Rodney Ford Jr., Gage trustee; Randy Green, McAlester city manager; Janada Jenkins, Velma clerk-treasurer; Leroy Lage, Watonga finance director; Louis Mathia, Miami mayor; Amelda McCortney, Ada councilmember; Nancy Nichols, Edmond administrative services director; Alan Riffel, Anadarko city manager; Mike Tower, Norman councilmember; and Marcy Twyman, Guymon clerk. The OML is a statewide, non-profit corporation currently composed of 444 member cities and towns. The League serves as a spokesperson for municipalities at state and federal government levels to achieve local objectives. By working together through the League, municipal officials formulate programs and unite in concerted action benefiting their communities. DEATHSErma Bliss Rozell Erma Bliss RozellNEWKIRK — Erma Bliss Rozell, longtime Newkirk resident, died early Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in Hillcrest Manor in Blackwell. She was 95. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in the Newkirk First United Methodist Church with burial following in Newkirk Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Erma Bliss Rozell was born Sept. 18, 1904, in Hunnewell, Kan., the daughter of Jasper E. and Anna D. (Boyer) Parks. She began her education at Hunnewell, Kan., and, while she was still in grade school, the family moved to the rural Newkirk area. She finished her education at Mound Valley grade school and Arkansas City High School, where she graduated. On April 8, 1928, she married Harmon Edward Bliss in Winfield, Kan. They made their home on a farm southwest of Newkirk. Mr. Bliss died July 29, 1974. On July 25, 1984, she married Steve Rozell in Newkirk, where they made their home. Mr. Rozell died Sept. 30, 1985. In February of 1986, she moved to Westminster Village in Ponca City, where she made her home until she moved to Blackwell in 1995. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. She was also a member of the Bois d’Arc Club and the Mutual Improvement Extension Club, and she had been a 4-H adult leader. She enjoyed various crafts, crochet, needle works, quilting and looming her own rugs. She also enjoyed her family. She is survived by three sons, Donald Bliss of Annville, Pa., Bill Bliss of Peckham, and Ernest Bliss of Norman; one daughter, Alcina Grell of Braman; one brother, Richard Parks of Arkansas City, Kan.; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, and step great-great-grandchildren. In addition to both husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Francis Bliss, an infant son, her parents, one brother, and four sisters. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as casket bearers and honorary casket bearers. A memorial fund has been established with the First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made in her name c/o Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, Okla. 74647-0468. Diane GreenbergDiane Greenberg, resident of Chicago, Ill., and sister of Marilyn Middlebusher of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Chicago. She was 54. Graveside services were held Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at the Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights of Chicago, Ill. Arrangements were under the direction of Weinstein Family Services in Chicago. She is survived by her husband, Burton Turek, of the home; two sons, Jason Greenberg and Eric Greenberg, both of Chicago, Ill; and a sister, Marilyn Middlebusher of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Greenberg. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 4323 NW 63rd Street, Suite 110, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73116-1513. Paul Parker AndersonBOONEVILLE, Ark. — Paul Parker Anderson, former resident of Kay County and resident of Booneville, Ark., died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in the North Logan Mercy Hospital in Paris, Ark. He was 86. A funeral will be held Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at the First Baptist Church in Booneville, Ark. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville, Ark. Paul Parker Anderson was born Jan. 24, 1913, in Oklahoma City, the son of Charles Ewing Anderson and Lula Katherine (Parker) Anderson. He retired from Continental Oil Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Louise Elenora Anderson of the home. He was preceded in death by a half brother, Claude Bay, and his parents. Eula R. FarmerHOISINGTON, Kan. — Eula R. Farmer, former resident of Ponca City and resident of Hoisington, Kan., died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in the Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, in Wichita, Kan. She was 82. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City with the Rev. Blaine Herron preceding. A funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, Kan., with the Rev. Greg Savage officiating. Eula R. Farmer was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Lindsay, the daughter of James Madison and Rosalee (Harris) Eatmon. She married E.H. Farmer in Pauls Valley on March 13, 1935. He preceded her in death on March 30, 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Hoisington, Kan., where she taught Sunday school and bible study for years. She is survived by four daughters, Valta Rhea Clark of Hoisington, Kan.; Helen Fern O’Hair of Elkhart, Kan.; Vaughnda Lee Cain of Rio Vista, Calif.; and Rhonda Jane Riedl of Hoisington, Kan; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and seven sisters. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Trinity Baptist Church, c/o Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington, Kan. 67544. ObituariesBrian Lee DeArmondBrian Lee DeArmond, who was employed by WW Recycling of Ponca City, died Saturday night in a car wreck on the Cimarron Turnpike. He was 21. Brian was laid to rest Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in Salina at the Ross Mayes Cemetery near his grandparents, Clara and Fred DeArmond. He was born March 4, 1978, in Pryor and passed on to be with our Lord Sept. 11, 1999. Brian is survived by his wife, Yonde Michelle DeArmond; nine and a half month old son, Joseph Lee DeArmond; and loving family and friends in Ponca City and Tulsa. paid obituary Services PendingClyde L. RiddleClyde L. Riddle, former resident of Ponca City, died Saturday morning, Sept. 18, 1999, at the Houston Methodist Hospital. He was 73. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of the home in Enid. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Madelyn ConklinMadelyn Conklin, Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, Sept. 17, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 86. Survivors include her husband, Glen, of the home. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. FuneralsSundayArnetta M. WashingtonMemorial service at 2 p.m. at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ with funeral to be held in Las Vegas, Nev., at a later date. Local arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSTime for Crop Walk — Local churches are gearing up for the 1999 CROP Walk on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. The youth of Ponca City are especially encouraged to participate, meeting at First Christian Church, North Fifth Street and East Cleveland Avenue, at 3 p.m. on the walk day. A special fellowship and food will be provided following the walk. Mark your calendars! Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Accountants Meeting — The Oklahoma Society of Accountants, Northwest Chapter, will meet on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Technology Center. The public is invited to attend this two hour session. For information call 762-1545. Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv. Rockfest — An Oklahoma Rockfest at the Tenkiller Amphitheater at the airport in Cookson will be held noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission fee is $6. Scheduled to appear are The Twisters, Zen Hipster, Sybil’s Machine, 79 Years, E33, and other Tulsa Band Coalition bands. For more info call (918) 457-3617 or e-mail tdfanche@ipa.net. Play Pen Ceramics, Pine and Central 765-2359. Now till December 15th. All Greenware 20% off. All firing 1/3rd off. Mine, Yours or Theirs. Get Y2K calender free with purchase. adv. Royal Neighbors to Meet — Royal Neighbors of America will meet for luncheon and business meeting on Tuesday at noon, at the Golden Corral. All members are urged to attend. Southwest Connection formerly at 313 East Grand now has a booth at Grand Avenue Mall or Terri's Toys; near Sprays and Bank America. Pottery, kachinas, silver jewelry, etc. Still available. adv. Legion Bingo — American Legion bingo has changed the line-up of games and pots. Monday games begin at 1 p.m. and on Tuesday doors open at 5 p.m. Early birds begin at 5:50 p.m. and regular sessions begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Stay until late minis are over and there will be a late drawing for a free night of bingo. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Basic Genealogy Workshop — The Oklahoma Genealogical Society will hold basic and intermediate Genealogy Workshops, Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999 in the auditorium of the Wiley Post (Oklahoma Historical) building at 2100 North Lincoln, Oklahoma City. In addition to beginner training, and good tips for the advanced researcher, speakers will also cover record keeping as the use of internet in family research. Registration will be at 8:30 a.m. and sessions will run until 3:30 p.m. The session is free, but printed handouts require a small fee. Lunch is on your own. Call (405) 677-7428 for more information. Ready for 2000? Millennium picture frames, candles, gifts-collectible ornaments. Mrs. Brown's Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Republican Meeting — The Kay County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting at the American Legion on South Avenue in Ponca City at 7 p.m., Thursday. This meeting is open to the public. Call Dave White at (580) 762-0103 for information. Suspicious Activity — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:23 a.m. Friday that while walking in the area of Ponca City High School a male had exposed himself. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:59 a.m. Friday that a 22-year-old man was being held on a city warrant. Worker Injured — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 200 block of East Broadway Avenue at 10:56 a.m. Friday that a construction worker had fallen from the roof of a building. An ambulance of the Ponca City Fire Department responded and took the victim to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Mail Missing — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 12:53 p.m. Friday to report that someone had taken mail from his mailbox in the 400 block of South Palm Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Cleveland Avenue and North Union Street at 1:05 p.m. Friday that a 29-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay and false pawn declaration. Unique and New Halloween gifts and decorations. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:41 p.m. Friday that a bicycle had been abandoned in the 2200 block of West South Avenue. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Kids/Her Review now accepting children’s, women’s fall consignments. 309 E. Grand. adv. Accident — A minor accident at the intersection of North Third Street and East Chestnut Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:23 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1201 and it’s Ladies Auxiliary will hold their Family Dinner September 19, 1999 at 1:00 P.M. at the post Home. Brisket will be the meat dish. Everyone is to bring a covered dish to accompany the brisket. We will be honoring our Gold Star Parents and POW/MIA’s and continuing our V.F.W. 100th anniversary. Everyone is invited. Hope to see you there. adv. Accident — An accident in the 100 block of West Grand Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:06 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 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 — An accident in the parking lot of a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:34 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Photographs - negatives put on CD's. Minor photo restoration included. Bolding Photography. (580)762-6876. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Sixth Street and East Grand Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday that an 18-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for second degree burglary and a city warrant for failure to pay. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Assault — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 11 p.m. Friday from the 200 block of South Waverly Street that a woman had been assaulted. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Furr’s Dining Now open continuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv. Disturbing the Peace — A woman from the 3500 block of North Union Street requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 11:12 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on disturbing the peace. Cleanest one bedroom garage apartment in town. Lease, deposit and local references. No pets. 313 East Highland. 767-1102 day. 765-1166 evenings. adv. Beer Taken — The Communications Center received a call at 11:31 p.m. Friday from Albertson’s Grocery, 2005 North Fourteenth Street that two men had left without paying for a 30-pack of beer and a woman was with them. An officer was assigned, located an identified vehicle, and took into custody a juvenile girl for petit larceny. She was released to a parent on a promise to appear. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 3000 block of East Prospect Avenue at 12:09 a.m. Saturday that an 18-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Assault — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 3500 block of North Union Street at 12:31 a.m. Saturday that an assault had occurred. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a report was taken. LIFESTYLESLegendary 101 Performer Man of Many Talents Legendary 101 Performer Man of Many TalentsBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer But for a simple date conflict, Jack Webb, 101 Wild West Show performer, would have been the understudy for “Curly” in “Green Grow the Lilacs,” which eventually became the play “Oklahoma!” Jean Evans of Marland, daughter of Webb said, “He would have been a great Curly.” Webb signed a contract with Actors’ Equity Association out of New York to be a part of the cast of “Green Grow The Lilacs.” The original contract is on display at the Jack Webb 101 Old Timers’ exhibit in the 101 Ranch Room at the Cultural Center. The contract is dated Nov. 17, 1930. The contract reads “The Manager agrees to pay the Actor the sum of one hundred dollars each week on Saturday thereof, from and after the date named in Paragraph 2 (December 8, 1930).” The contract was between The Theatre Guild, Inc., and Webb. The 100th anniversary of the birth of Lynn Riggs, who wrote the play, was recently celebrated in Claremore. Riggs was born in Claremore on Aug. 31, 1899, and buried there in 1954. According to Mrs. Evans, her father did not follow through with his contract because at the time he had his own Western Review. For years Webb performed with the 101 Ranch show as rope and rifle expert. He also appeared with the annual World Series Rodeo in Madison Square Garden in New York for several seasons. Webb was a trick rider, trick roper, expert marksman, and cowboy singer. Years afterwards, Webb would host the Jack Webb Rodeo at the 101, and, during World War II, he did a number of performances working with the United Services Overseas (USO) to entertain troops in Fort Sill, in the hospital at Tinker Field in Oklahoma City, and the veterans hospital at Chickasha. He also entertained the military service personnel later at Camp Polk, La., in 1950. Webb, who ranched many years after his show business career, died in 1956. He was buried on Cowboy Hill overlooking the Salt Fork River valley, the old 101 Ranch and the headquarters of the ranch where he, for many years, had kept the 101 brand alive. He was buried beside his show-day associate Col. Zack Miller who, with his brothers Col. George Miller and Col. Joe Miller, in years past operated the 101 Ranch. Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter MeetsSixteen members of Xi Zeta Lambda of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Dottie Johnstone on Sept. 16. Members stood for the opening ritual led by Cassandra Kifiak, president, who also conducted the meeting. Jill Sims called the roll and read minutes and executive board meeting. Treasurer’s report and a revised budget report was presented by Doretta Jackson. Various reports and announcements were made including the cancellation of a shopping trip to Tulsa and a social committee meeting to be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9, at home of Judy Wyatt. The Halloween Party is set for Oct. 21 with Phyllis Pledger. Lila Logan announced that Phyllis Pledger is now eligible to progress to the Preceptor Degree according to a notice from International. Member Carmelita Childers was selected as Xi Zeta Lambda Valentine Queen and will be honored at the annual Valentine Dance in February. Other items of discussion included a “Girl of the Year” party for Nida Austin to include a dinner-theater trip to see “Music from the Millennium” in Wichita, Kan., in January 2000; and final payment is due to Cassandra Kifiak by Oct. 8 for a Beta Sigma Phi getaway to Branson on Nov. 6-8. Dottie Johnstone presented the program, reading the beginning and ending broadcasts for World War II made by Presidents Roosevelt and Truman. The friendship basket was won by Cassandra Kifiak, and next meeting was announced for Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Nida Austin. Bits and PiecesChapter FNChapter FN of PEO will meet for the annual salad supper at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the home of Jerri Boyer, 1435 Pioneer Road. Co-hostess will be Sue Ziegenhain. The first meeting of the year for the group is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Chapter FCChapter FC of PEO will hold the first meeting of the season at noon Sept. 22 at the home of Lee Maniatis. The luncheon is being arranged and served by members of the Ways and Means committee. The officers are presenting the program, an exemplication of initiation. Ponca Tribal Meeting SetThere will be a Ponca Tribal Community meeting concerning the submittal of a proposal application to the Health and Human Services Administration for Native Americans (ANA) for funding of the Ponca Tribal ANA Project in Fiscal Year 2000. The community meeting, regarding a proposed ANA project, will be held in the conference room of the Jules Valdez Social Services building in White Eagle, Wednesday, Sept. 22 at noon. The purpose of the community meeting is to solicit public participation in developing this year’s ANA proposal application. All interested community members are urged to attend the meeting. For more information contact Bennett Arkeketa at the Jules Valdez building, 580-763-0120, ext. 231. Kay County Democrat Women’s Club To MeetThe Kay County Democrat Women’s Club will have their September meeting at the P.A.C.E. (formerly 0.C.A.W.) Hall, 1202 West Ponca, Ponca City at 7 p.m. Thursday. Lisa B. Otipoby, president, will conduct the meeting. Plans will be finalized regarding the upcoming Bean Dinner scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Member who have not been issued tickets for early sales will receive their ticket packet at the meeting. The group will discuss events of the Kay County Fair. All Kay County Democrat women are encouraged to attend the meeting. Refreshments will be served. AAUW Hosting Membership TeaThe American Association of University Women will host a membership tea on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. at Nadia Salama’s home at 2505 Wildwood. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend the event. AAUW is an organization vitally interested in education and advancement of women — their mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal changes. Founded in 1881 in the United States, every member is required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. AAUW seeks a diverse membership to achieve its educational goals. AAUW meets each month, September through May. Ponca City branch meetings are held the third Saturday of the month at the Ponca City Country Club. The local branch also has a bridge group, literature discussion group and an “Out to Lunch Bunch.” If you would like more information about the organization call Bette Lee, 762-2000, or the branch president, Grace Chism, 765-3519. Ponca City Youth Alliance Topic for Kiwanis ProgramRetired Gen. Colin Powell met with all the living presidents and their first ladies and presented an idea to reach and help the youth across our nation said Michelle Jean during a recent Kiwanis meeting. She said General Powell wanted “to formulate groups of adults in every town to identify and work on solutions to the problems youth face today.” The Ponca City Youth Summit, held in 1998, was the local response to beginning to face the problems with which youth are confronted. Mrs. Jean, representing the Ponca City Alliance for Youth, presented information on what the six Youth Task Force Groups are doing. She said, “The Teen Pregnancy group is working with the curriculum committee in our school system to help youth learn to recognize “at risk” behaviors. The Substance Abuse Prevention and the Juvenile Crime groups have joined forces and sponsored a back-to-school party, Safe Night USA, 3-on-3 basketball, and a substance abuse conference. The School Drop-Out Rate Task Force is surveying the groups already providing and involved in mentoring in this community for ideas of what else might be needed. The Race Relations group will help promote cultural diversity and the strengths it brings to a community. The Physical/Sexual Abuse group is planning a Public Service Announcement encouraging the reporting of abuse.” Mrs. Jean agreed that “staying involved and up-to-date on all the issues and groups is a daunting task, but it is well worth the time and effort to see a difference in the lives of the youth of Ponca City.” Kiwanis welcomed a number of guests to the meeting. The Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Jene Miller and several guests from Stillwater attended as a beginning of Miller’s year as District 16 Lt. Gov. Ponca City High School guests were Stacey Hobbs and Blake Geubelle. Stacey told about her experiences in various leadership training seminars and her plans as vice president of the Po-Hi Student Council. Blake shared his experience in being concurrently enrolled at Po-Hi and NOC and encouraged members to support the basketball team this year. Diane Anderson from Conoco and Rev. Sheila Coombs-Francis from Albright United Methodist Church also joined the meeting. Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Assembly Center off the Commons Area the organizational meeting of the Ponca City High School Key Club will be held. All 9-12 grade students are invited to attend. All men and women interested in community service are invited to attend a Kiwanis meeting on every Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., at E.W.’s at the Marland Estate. Drivers Needed For Delivering Meals on WheelsThe Meals on Wheels board of directors met at the First Presbyterian Church on Sept. 14. Joan Jones opened the meeting with prayer and distributed copies of the by-laws and a current list of board members. The by-laws were amended to include hospital coordinators as members of the board. Marlene Gregory, Marian Hudson, and Ann Kennedy will serve as the nominating committee. Phyllis Luton read the minutes, and Nell Barnard gave the treasurer’s report. Alice Evens, publicity chair, reported that flyers detailing the Meals on Wheels program were distributed to all physicians’ offices and the Home Health Care Unit. It was suggested that flyers also be sent to all local churches, the DHS, and Broadway Plaza in an effort to better inform senior citizens of the availability of Meals on Wheels. It was announced that an answering machine has been installed in the Meals on Wheels office. The telephone number is 765-0331. All messages will be answered as soon as possible. Eloise Palmer stated that a Drivers Appreciation Coffee is scheduled for Nov. 4 at Community Christian Church. Invitations will be sent to all drivers at the appropriate time with complete details. Zoe Burge, Phyllis Luton, Ann Kennedy, and Alice Evens are serving on this committee. There is a need for a permanent driver on Fridays. It takes approximately one hour to deliver meals on each route said a spokesperson. If anyone is interested in serving as a volunteer driver, or a substitute driver, he or she should call Nell Barnard at 762-4707, or the Meals on Wheels office at 765-0331. Karen Annette Prescott Weds William Grant Copeland Jr.Karen Annette Prescott and William Grant Copeland Jr. were united in marriage Sept. 3, 1999, at 7 p.m. The double ring ceremony was held at Grace Lutheran Church in Tulsa with the Rev. Marvin Henschel, formerly of Ponca City, officiating. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Prescott of Ponca City, and Mr. and Mrs. William Grant Copeland of Oklahoma City. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Norma Prescott and Tom and Lamoine Jones, all of Ponca City, and the late Harold Prescott. The doors of the church were decorated with grapevine wreaths which held sweet pea blossoms and green and ivory bows. Flower-filled urns and candelabra were placed near the altar, and bows holding greenery marked the aisle of the sanctuary. Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” was played as the processional, and Benjamin Prescott, nephew of the bride, carried the processional cross as the wedding party entered the sanctuary. Scripture readings during the service were given by the bride’s brother, Steve Prescott. Organist Walt Gaber provided music during the ceremony, and the vocal selections were performed by Mrs. Mickey Murdock, Jennifer Roberts, Melanie Ames and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brisco, all of Tulsa. “Rondo Passacaglia” by Dobninski was performed as the couple exited the church. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in an ivory silk satin bias cut sheath with floral embroidered English net overlay. The empire bodice was fashioned from Venice lace and complemented by short sleeves and an oval scoop neckline. The chapel-length train of English net flowed from the deeply cut back of the gown. A pearl and crystal embellished comb secured the fingertip-length veil of illusion, which featured a scalloped edge and crystal accents. She carried a nosegay of Sahara roses, lily of the valley and greenery. The bride wore an heirloom diamond pendant, formerly belonging to her paternal great-grandmother, and borrowed earrings from her mother. In her shoe she carried a sixpence, given to her by her father, and wore a blue garter to complete the tradition. Renee Lavelle of Fort Worth, Texas, attended the bride as Maid of Honor. She wore an ivory top of silk shantung embellished with pearls, and a bias-cut skirt of celadon green silk satin. She carried a bouquet of cream-colored roses and greenery held in a silver tussy-mussy. Laura Park, niece of the bridegroom, was the flower girl. Her gown was designed and fashioned by the bride and featured an ivory silk bodice with a green floral skirt with ivory chiffon overlay. She carried a pomander ball covered with roses and freesia and accented with ribbons. Dawn Prescott, sister-in-law of the bride, attended the guest book and assisted the bride in preparations for the ceremony. The bridegroom was attired in a black notch collar tuxedo and satin jacquard vest. He also wore a gardenia boutonniere on his lapel. Kevin McKinzie of Oklahoma City served as Best Man. Blaine Prescott, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer. Ushers were James Copeland of Ardmore, brother of the bridegroom, and Steve Prescott of Lake Charles, La., brother of the bride. All of the men in the wedding party wore tuxedos similar to that worn by the bridegroom. A dinner and dance honoring the newlywed couple was held at the German-American Society of Tulsa following the ceremony. Guests were seated at tables decorated with hurricane candle lamps and greenery. Earl Clark, and his band Spectrum, provided entertainment for the evening. Honored guests for the occasion included Ms. Kaye Ong of Watauga, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Jere Harlan of Albuquerque, N.M.; Dr. and Mrs. Charles Prescott of Los Altos Hills, Calif.; Dr. and Mrs. Fred Born of Fond du Lac, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Prescott and family of Lake Charles, La.; Mrs. William Dunn of The Woodlands, Texas; George Harman and Norma Prescott of Ponca City. Following a wedding trip to San Antonio, Texas, the couple resides in Tulsa where he is Senior Systems Programmer for St. Francis Hospital and Mrs. Copeland is Speech Pathology Coordinator at St. John Medical Center. April Galindo Is EngagedMr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Galindo Sr. of Ponca City are announcing the engagement of their daughter, April Yvette Galindo, to Luis Enrique Ramirez. They have chosen a June 24, 2000, wedding date. Ramirez is the son of Maria J. Ramirez of Ponca City, and the late Rafael Ramirez Sr. The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Ponca City High School and has been employed by Defender Services at Conoco for three years. She is also a licensed cosmetologist. The future bridegroom is a 1996 PCHS graduate and received an automotive technician certificate from Pioneer Technology Center. He is also employed at Conoco. Stout and Dorigatti Plan November VowsAnnouncement is being made of the engagement of April Marie Stout and Michael Anthony Dorigatti by her parents, John and Charlene Stout, 501 North Twelfth. Dorigatti is the son of Hyrum and Cyndi Covert, 3265 Ranch Drive, and Michael and Peggy Dorigatti of Fremont, Utah. The couple plans a Nov. 20 wedding at the Marland Mansion. The bride-to-be attended Ponca City schools and is a supervisor with Oakland Foods in Council Bluff, Iowa. The prospective bridegroom attended Mountain Crest High and Bridgerland Technology in Utah. He is also a supervisor at Oakland Foods. Wedding Plans Announced by Newman and SchieberMr. and Mrs. Arlan Newman of Okeene announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Newman, and Daniel Dee Schieber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Schieber of Ponca City. The ceremony is planned for 2 p.m. Oct. 16 in the United Methodist Church in Okeene. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend the wedding and reception following. The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Okeene High School and has attended Northwestern State University in Alva. She is currently employed with Wal-Mart in Enid. The prospective bridegroom, a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School, has also attended NSU. He is employed with DitchWitch in Perry. American Legion Auxiliary MeetsThe Huff-Minor American Legion Auxiliary met Sept. 9 at the Post Home in Ponca City. Betty Brown, president, announced that three members of the Huff-Minor American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14, Ona Gregg, Clara McCullum and Evelynn McCutcheon, were representing the local auxiliary in Anaheim, Calif., at the National Convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary during that time. To begin the meeting, chaplain Rosalee Henderson read the opening prayer. The group also participated in the flag salute, sang “The USA Forever” and repeated The Preamble to the Constitution. August minutes and treasurer’s reports were made by Cecelia Easky and Dora McGee, and committee reports included community service and children and youth reports by Dora Adkins, were given. A canteen report was made by Betty Brown and Dora McGee. New committee chairmen for 1999-2000 were announced and include Lisa McGee, Americanism chairman, Dora Adkins as children and youth and community service chairman, Joyce Fox as courtesy chairman, Darla McGuire as education chairman, Cecelia Easky as Girls State chairman, Dora McGee as legislative chairman, Clara McCollum as membership chairman, Rosalee Henderson as national security chairman, Betty Brown as poppy and public relations chairman, and Evelynn McCutcheon and veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation chairman. Other items of business included the ordering of the American Legion publication “The Dispatch” and inserts for the unit handbook; a reminder that the fall conference will be held later in September in Oklahoma City; and “Make a Difference Day” will be held in October. The group also discussed the Veteran’s Day Parade to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6. Planning meeting dates were announced and auxiliary members were reminded they would be contacted to bake cakes for the canteen and Veteran’s Day lunch immediately following the parade. Brown announced the next regular meeting will be at 1:30 p.m., Oct. 14 at the Post Home. Lookin’ With LouBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Have you ever noticed that when the horoscope writer has a rotten day —everyone has a bad “horror scope”? Have you ever wondered who writes the horoscope for the horoscope author? Who predicts what their day will be like and what actions they should take? Sometimes you wonder if they had a sleepless night when they wrote the column. They say things like, “don’t spend money, avoid getting involved in co-workers’ projects, not a good day for romance.” What happens when the astrology signs get mixed up? Does everyone have a “bad” horoscope day — much like a bad hair day? A fun party game is to take the horoscopes and change them around. Just yesterday my horoscope told me to “be careful of your demeanor: because your behavior could be closely scrutinized by others today. An observer might be hoping you’ll do something that could provide fodder for gossip.” All day long I walked the line — I was prim and proper, and guess what — I got a crick in my neck. That could have given fuel to the fodder that I had been overly nosy, straining to eavesdrop on conversations or perhaps necking with a stranger. Could it be that the predictions somehow slip into our subconsciousness and we act accordingly? Or does it work like the old Ouija Board, where two people put their hands on the wooden-footed triangle piece and it moves (with a little help from its friends) to a word or letters that spell out a message from telepathic or spiritualistic sources? While I was pooh-poohing the Ouija Board, a colleague told of having her future husband’s initials predicted even before he was a prospective mate. You know its like the old “one woman’s humor is another woman’s truism.” And how about those Chinese fortune cookies? Who can resist reading their fortune? What happens if you trade cookies with your dinner partner? One of the better things that could happen is the lotto number on the back of the fortune is a winner. Swapping door prize tickets can be a real source of irritation if the traded ticket wins. My advice would be to keep your own ticket and play the hand that is dealt to you — but then, for me, that would probably be the wrong demeanor and provide fodder for gossip. Couple United in Marriage In Eureka Springs CeremonyBarbara Weaver of Shawnee and W.E. Taber of Ponca City were married Aug. 16, 1999, at Eureka Springs, Ark. The reception was also held in Eureka Springs. The bride wore a blue and white street-length dress and carried a bouquet of lavender and white flowers. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. N.B. Bryant, Colonial Estates, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Taber of Shawnee. The couple has four children and 11 grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Pete Paynter and Katheryn, Emily and Pierce of Fort Worth, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Robert VanCleave and Aslyn and Emrys Kyle of San Antonio, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. David Taber and Ashley, Andrew and Abby of Houston, Texas; and Mrs. and Mrs. Greg Taber and Ryan, Ethan and Madison of Ponca City. Ponca City Medical MinutesDr. Pamela J. Poland is an EyeMD and diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, She received her specialty training in Ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee-Memphis after completing medical school with highest honors. Dr. Poland provides total eye care, including family eye exams, contact lenses and glasses, and the medical and surgical care of the eyes. Dr. Poland has practiced in Ponca City from January of 1992 at her office located at 400 Fairview, Suite 18, in Doctor’s Park. Submitted By Pamela J. Poland, EyeMD What are Cataracts?A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Normally the lens is clear, but as the cataract develops, it becomes opaque. Located near the front of the eye, the lens along with the cornea focuses the light entering the eye onto the retina (the back surface of the eye). When a cataract develops, the lens becomes so opaque that light can no longer be easily transmitted through the lens, resulting in decreased vision. What causes Cataracts? There are many causes for the development of cataracts. The normal aging process is the most common cause for the development of cataracts. Certain diseases such as diabetes can cause the development of cataracts, as can certain medicines such as steroids. An injury, such as a blow to the eye, can also result in the development of a cataract. There is evidence that exposure to ultraviolet light (such as found in sunlight) can hasten the development of cataracts. A few preliminary studies suggest that anti-oxidants, such as vitamin C and E, may slow the progress of the development of cataracts. Are cataracts contagious? There are many misconceptions about cataracts. For instance, they do not spread from eye to eye. They are not a film visible on the outside of the eye and are not caused from overuse of the eyes. Eyestrain does not cause cataracts to develop. Cataracts are not a tumor or a new growth inside the eye, only a change in the transparency of the natural lens in the eye. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of the development of cataracts include the following: increased sensitivity to light (such as headlights during night driving), the need for increased light to read, glare and a progressive decrease in vision. All of these symptoms could indicate a cataract, though they also could be caused from other factors. An EyeMD can readily detect the presence of a cataract, measure the decrease in vision due to the cataract and determine the potential vision if the cataract is removed. My eye doctor says I have cataracts. Do they have to be removed? Are there any alternative treatments? When cataracts cause enough loss of sight to interfere with the patient’s work or lifestyle, then it is usually considered time to remove them. Depending on individual needs, the patient and the EyeMD decide together when removal is necessary. Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract. Cataracts can not be removed with a laser; instead, ultrasound is used to break up the cataract and the fragments are suctioned out using a thin tube. The man-made lens called an Intra-Ocular Lens Implant (IOL) is inserted in its place. The success of cataract surgery is one of the highest of any surgeries preformed. When diagnosed promptly, cataracts can be observed to see if they progress, so that unnecessary loss of sight will be avoided. There is no reason to delay treatment when vision loss due to a cataract interferes with activities of daily living. An EyeMD is a medical doctor who, after medical school and one year internship, has spent an additional three years in a specialized residency program. During this Ophthalmology Residency Program, the doctor is trained to provide optical, medical, and surgical care of the eyes, including diagnosis and treatment of cataracts. ‘Love Letters’ Review Set For Mother’s Club EventAll area women are invited to attend the Ponca City Mother’s Club fall luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Marland Mansion west chapel. Ticket cost is $8 per person and reservations should be made by Sept. 21 with Patti Lundeen, 765-3911, or Jerri Boyer, 762-5832. Special recognition will be given to all past presidents of the organization who attend the event. The program will be presented by Jo Ann Muchmore, who will provide a play review of “Love Letters.” She will tell the story and portray both characters in the play. Ms. Muchmore is a graduate of Stephens College in Missouri, where she majored in theatre. She earned a master’s degree in speech and theatre at Oklahoma State University, where she subsequently taught for several years. She has also worked as an actress, director, television production assistant, newspaper feature writer and theatre manager. A 1994 recipient of the Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Award, she currently lives in Ponca City, where she is the director Emeritus of the Poncan Theatre. She has written for newspapers, primarily in the human interest field, for over 20 years, and is the author of “A Forever Thing, My Dears” a book of essays on modern drama, and of “Johnny Rides Again,” a novel for children published by Holiday House/New York. She has given workshops for writers on both fiction and non-fiction subjects and remains active in the theatre as a traveling artistic director. Serving as hostesses from the different units of the Ponca City Mother’s Club will be Lynn Bowker, Lynda Banwart, Nathalia Hiatt, Pre-School unit; Patti Lundeen, Nancy Hays, Margaret Price, Juvenile; Erma Johnson, Marcelle Gosting, Jo Ellen Morrison, Unit I; Sue Ziegenhain, Patti Lundeen, Pat Reedy, Unit II; Janet Smith, Phyllis Kellenberger, Wauneita Burger, Unit III. SRT Benefits Community GardensThe September meeting of the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club was recently held at the home of Maureen Danielson who served as hostess along with Theory Chui. The meeting began with the reading of the Gardener’s Creed, and each member received a new Ponca City Garden Council book. Guest speakers were Sherry Muchmore, with the Marland Mansion Renovation Group, and Rosalie Majors, president of the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs. Mrs. Muchmore presented a brief update on the ongoing renovation of Lydie’s Cottage, and showed an architectural drawing of the cottage, the patio, and the surrounding areas. Discussion was held about the plants and shrubs which will soon be added to the newly renovated cottage. Since Sage, Rosemary and Thyme will be a major benefactor of the cottage club members were asked to do extensive research on the plants and shrubs that were part of the original time period when the Marland Mansion was built. Rosalie Majors, president of council, reminded club members of the Plants for Pleasure sale which will be held on the first Saturday in May in conjunction with the Iris Festival. Mary Anne Potter mentioned that the club had the most participants of all the Ponca City garden clubs last year. A thank you gift was presented to Mary Anne Potter, past president of Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. Suzanne Robinson, a retired schoolteacher, was welcomed to the club as a new member, and members were encouraged to bring guests to future meetings. The next Ponca City Herb Festival was discussed and committee groups were formed for the June 3, 2000 festival, and members discussed the ways that the profits could he used to beautify Ponca City gardens. Mary Anne Potter mentioned the possibility of purchasing low-level solar lighting for the recently finished water pond at the Cann Garden, the adding of more large planters for the patio area, and additional concrete benches, She reminded the group of additional purchases for other gardens in the Ponca City area from the Herb Festival profits. Rebecca Barker spoke about next year’s Iris Festival, and encouraged all members to help with the plan of planting 2,000 irises for the millennium, and to donate irises to help with this project. Rebecca Barker, Marlene Roth, and Helene Schwartz are spearheading the endeavor. The Oct. 13 meeting of SRT Garden Club will be held at the Cann Garden Home. Mary Anne Potter will be speaking on the topic, “Infusions and More.” Guests are welcome, and further information may be obtained by calling 762-9866 or 718-0314. The Neighborhood Chefby: Sherry Muchmore A good friend so eloquently stated that with the new millennium so close at hand, now is the time to resurrect the dormant and so, the Ponca City News is going to allow me to resurrect a cooking column I did years ago in several Oklahoma newspapers. The concept of this weekly column will be sharing. Sharing those favorite, special recipes from within our own community. Almost everyone has that special dessert, entree, appetizer, holiday treat or pastry that your friends are always asking for “the recipe.” Part of the reward for our culinary talents is the pleasure we give to, as well as, receive from those partaking of our efforts. Print or type each recipe with clear instructions and quantity. Briefly give us a few sentences about your recipe; such as, great for children’s party, women/men love it, low-fat, chewy or crisp cookie, goes well with, grandmother’s special recipe, etc. Be sure to give us your name, address and phone number. Only your name will be printed but if we have any questions, we may need to call you. If you prefer not to have your full name printed, then we will only print your initials. We won’t be able to print all of your recipes, but we’ll try to do as many as possible. So, let’s have a little fun and spice up the Lifestyle page every Tuesday by sharing favorite recipes with our Ponca City neighbors. And, if you have helpful hints for us, let us hear about those too. Send your recipes to: The Ponca City News The Neighborhood Chef P.O. Box 191 Ponca City, OK 74602 or e-mail me at: chef@poncacitynews.com All recipes become property of The Ponca City News. 90th Birthday for Glen ConklinGlen Conklin celebrated his 90th birthday Sept. 15th. He was born in Kaw City in 1909, the third of four children. His parents were William T. and Mary Diamond Conklin. Glen and his younger brother, Hugo, helped their father open and prepare for the day’s business in his mercantile store and grocery store each morning before going to school. They also helped with the garden and took the milk cow to pasture in the morning and brought her home in the evening. For their jobs they received one silver dollar a week for pay. In 1925, the family moved to the Rio Grand Valley near San Benito, Texas. Glen and his brother lived in Brownsville where they graduated from high school. They helped their parents on the farm on weekends and during the summer. Glen’s mother encouraged him to visit and entertain Ike Clubb’s daughter, Madelyn from Kaw City, while she was visiting in Brownsville. His summer plans changed drastically from that point on; every spare minute was allocated to the “gentlemanly duty” of keeping her entertained he says. They were married that August in the court house in Edinburg, Texas. Glen and Madelyn celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15, 1999. They made their first home in Brownsville, Texas, where Glen continued farming and working in his citrus orchards. In the fall of 1931, they moved to Arlington, Texas, where he attended North Texas A&M College. The couple moved to Kaw City in 1933 after he received his electrical engineering degree. He became manager of the Clubb Hotel, and several years later, he acquired the grain elevator in Kaw City, which his father once owned, and established the G.G. Conklin Grain and Feed Company. Mr. Conklin served on the Kaw City Council, the school board, the Methodist Church board, and was a charter member of the Kaw City Rotary Club. He also served as a volunteer fireman. Glen and his wife also managed farm and ranch land north of Kaw City. The couple built Shawn Manor Nursing Home in Ponca City in 1965 and later moved here. Glen was a member of the board of directors of the Kay County Tuberculosis Association, he belonged to the Oklahoma State Nursing Home Association and the American Nursing Home Association. After their retirement, they traveled throughout the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Russia. Greece, Turkey, and Africa. Their children are Mrs. Charles L. (Annette) Pittman, Ponca City; Jimmy Glenn, deceased, Mrs. Jose (Glenda Sue) Noval, Pembroke Pines, Fla; William M. “Bill” Conklin, Ponca City; and Mrs. Jerry (Cynthia Lee) Carter, Bartlesville. The couple has six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Charter Member Presents History of Beta Sigma PhiWhen Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently in the home of Elsie Rosenbaum, Mary Thiessen, guest speaker, gave the history of Beta Sigma Phi in Ponca City. On Jan. 6, 1934, officers were installed at a dinner-dance held in the Jens-Marie Hotel. Twenty-two charter members decided to meet twice monthly in the parlor of the Jens-Marie. The first Founder’s Day was a dinner-bridge meeting at the hotel. The first Christmas dance was held Dec. 20, 1934; 200 by invitation only attended at the Rock Cliff Country Club (now VFW). Some later dances were held in the club room of the Marland Mansion — the best dance floor in town. The sorority had many fund raisers and parties over the years and, in 1939, moved their meetings to the Library Club Room which cost a $1 fee for use. In 1940, Ponca City hosted the only state meeting held here. By then there were 33 chapters and over 500 members in Oklahoma. The Saturday night dance was held in the dining room of the new million-dollar Continental Associates building. Theme of the meeting was “Pioneer Woman.” In 1943, the USO was opened at Fourth and Grand (Betty’s Boutique now). The sorority completely furnished the powder room, served as hostesses at least once a month which meant furnishing food and dancing with the GIs. They also sent money to a state allocation for an ambulance for Britain and a station wagon for Hawaii. They spent over 2000 hours putting together kits for overseas soldiers. They sent 2,869 kits to the National Red Cross and kept a supply on hand locally for Ponca City inductees. In 1951, the group hosted a tea for about 50 sorority members from Stillwater, Blackwell, Tonkawa, and Arkansas City and Wellington, Kan. In 1967 the City Council was formed to unite five chapters in Ponca City. In 1984, the Golden Circle ritual was given for Velma Mitchell, Edna Borrer, Helen Spore and Ms. Thiesen for 50 years of membership. In 1986, twelve members moved to the Laureate level, and the ritual was conducted by Virginia Starks, Meire Harris and Erma Rusch. A brick was placed in the Centennial Plaza. In 1999, Laureate Mu meets for lunch monthly with four to six members attending. Edna Borrer is the other original charter member remaining in the Master chapter, which has five active members. Ms. Thiessen has been a Beta Sigma Phi member for 65 years. She closed by saying, “Friendship is what Beta Sigma Phi is all about. Friendships are formed by working together.” Virginia Starks, vice president, led eight members and four guests in the opening ritual. Meire Harris gave the Beta Sigma Phi review on the Laureate level. Ms. Starks reported that Laureate Phi would be in charge of the Preferential Tea to be held on Nov. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Angel Central. The next meeting will be a salad supper hosted by Leanna Adams at the Pioneer Bank Community Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fun and games will follow the meal. Guests included Laura Dodson, Terri Buesing and Sharla Vetter. Ms. Starks led the group in the closing ritual and Mizpah. Red Rose Club Welcomes Two New MembersMembers of the Red Rose Garden Club opened the year with a salad luncheon at the home of Mrs. E. L. Manering, 11 Sherman Lane. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Don Robison and Mrs. Burton Casad. Guest speaker, T. L. Walker, gave a program on “Tree 2000.” The Ponca City Millennium Commission has issued a challenge to have 2000 new trees planted by the end of the year 2000. The Tree Project Partners have commitments from the City of Ponca City, Pioneer Technology Center, the Ponca City Schools, and others to participate in this project. Each tree planted, which is designated as a “millennium tree,” will be numbered and logged as part of the permanent record of Ponca City’s activities for this special celebration. A bronze medallion can be purchased with the millennium logo on one side and the millennium tree information on the other side. Mrs. Jim Ross, president, presided at the business meeting, and Mrs. Carl Coates distributed new yearbooks. Mrs. Jesse Manering and Mrs. Mamdouh Salama were welcomed as new members. The council report was given by Mrs. Ross. Members were asked to reserve the following dates: Nov. 29, to decorate the Cann Garden Center for Christmas, and Dec. 5 and 12 for Christmas Open House at the Cann Garden Center. The next meeting will be Oct. 11. Pick Up PhotosSeveral photographs used in the Lifestyles pages the past three years for engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays are available for pick up at the Lifestyles desk in the newsroom. Those persons who made arrangements to pick up pictures after they were used in the newspaper need to retrieve the photos soon. Numerous pictures have been mailed, but several do not have mailing addresses. The News realizes how valuable such photos are to families and the pictures will not be thrown away; however, storage space is limited. Caswell-Weiberg Wedding Ceremony in Temple,TexasTemple Christian Center in Temple, Texas was the setting Aug. 21, 1999, for the wedding of Kristy Lynn Caswell and Brett Lee Weiberg. Their double-ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. Kerry Sharp in a 7 p.m. ceremony. Decorations included topiaries, candelabra adorned with roses and greenery, large baskets of flowers, and pew bows. The bride is the daughter of Ken and Donna Caswell of Tonkawa and the granddaughter of Al and Elsie Black of Monroe, Mich. and Harry Bellon of Dayton, Fla. The bridegroom is the son of Mick and Vina Weiberg of Tonkawa, and the grandson of Dale and Arlyn Weiberg of Anthony, Kan. and Alvin Tidwell of Roff. For the prelude Terry Ballard played a medley of popular and classical pieces. As the mothers were seated Ballard sang “I Will Be Here.” During the candlelighting by the couple Ballard sang “Light Up My Life.” He also played a traditional processional and recessional. Bailey Gott, niece of the bride, was flowergirl, and ringbearer was Mason Conde. Serving her sister as Matron of Honor was Bridget Wiley of Temple, Texas, and bridesmaids were Jana Abel and Amanda Gauntt of San Antonio, Texas, Jana Ervin of Houston, Texas, Kristi Hoyd of Morgans Point, Texas, Hope Gaffney of Rockwell, Texas, Amy Ray of Temple, Texas, Kiki Webb of Fort Polk, La. Each attendant was attired in a fitted champagne-colored halter-style gown accented with a short train, and carried a handtied bouquet of Osiana and Virginia roses and Queen Anne’s lace. Ryan Morgan of Tulsa was the Best Man, and groomsmen were Chad Weiberg and Jared Weiberg of Stillwater, brothers of the bridegroom; Chase Tidwell of Hammon, La., cousin of the bridegroom; Chris Stiegler of Stillwater; Scott Morris of Edmond; Quinton McLeod of Houston, Texas; and Peter Grein of Tonkawa. The bride wore a designer gown of ivory satin styled with a full skirt, dropped waistline and bow in back. The bodice was adorned with beads and sequins and featured a scalloped neckline and covered buttons in back. The tiered ivory satin train was accented by pink ribbons and roses, and her waist-length veiling was trimmed with satin piping and attached to a headdress accentuated by ivory and pink ribbons and roses. She carried a bouquet of Osiana and Virginia roses, spray roses and Queen Anne’s lace. Following the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue, the bride wore her mother’s diamond earrings, a blue garter, and a sixpence in her shoe. The reception was hosted by the bride |