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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 26, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALLabor Contract With FOP On Commission Agenda Labor Contract With FOP On Commission AgendaBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer The Ponca City Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing a labor contract between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 103 during their regular meeting Monday, at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. According to an agreement, the articles in the 1998-1999 contract would remain unchanged with the following exceptions: rhw general date would be changed to the 1999-2000 contract year; wages would increase by three percent; and a $600 incentive would be used to benefit physical fitness. Additionally, the new agreement would add more definitive language stating that officers will complete 400 hours of Field Training and that 400 hours will be the maximum credited to the officer’s training hours. Regarding health insurance coverage, the city will pay 100 percent of the cost for each employee. Any employee choosing to have family coverage will pay $48.80 per pay period for the 1999-2000 fiscal year. Also, term life insurance would be changed from $15,000 ($30,000 for accidental death) per officer to $20,000 ($40,000 in case of accidental death). In other new business, the Planning and Community Development Department is recommending the board approve an ordinance to amend Section 27-1c of the Code of Ordinances removing the prohibition of cross-linked polyethylene tubing, and cross-linked polyethylene pipe, and allowing it to be used as water distribution piping, fitting or material. Currently, the city does not allow these materials. Due to new technology, this product has improved and is now a comparable alternative to copper or galvanized piping, according to City Planner Todd Kennemer. Additionally, the commission will consider whether the situation warrants emergency action. Fire Chief Gary Denny will also present the 1998 Annual Report of Fire and Ambulance Operations. Consent Agenda The following items on the consent agenda are considered non-controversial and routine and are expected to be approved by one motion of the board. Commissioners will review dedicating a 15 foot pipeline easement located in the Braden Rural Water District for a new waterline. Public Works Director Kenneth Parr says the city entered into a contract with the district in 1994 to sell water and allow the district to construct a waterline to the water treatment plant across city property. The agreement included dedication of an easement to the rural water district in order to maintain the line. Commissioners will also consider authorizing Larry Buck and Nick Spencer to fill unexpired terms on the Economic Development Advisory Board. In addition, the board is being asked to make a resolution declaring support for the Ponca City Main Street program. The item is needed to complete the contract with the state Main Street office, according to Tamara Sharp, executive director. City claims totaling $924,305, processed from September 9, through Sept. 22, will also be considered. Ponca City Utility Authority Working with a financial advisor and bond council, Finance Director Marc LaBossiere recommends the board consider applying for permanent financing of $8.1 million with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, through the SRF Loan Program and the Financial Assistance Program. If approved, proceeds would refinance a portion of PCUA’s Series 96A Direct SRF Interim Construction Promissory note, Series 1996B Direct SRF Interim Construction Promissory Note and Series 1996C Direct SRF Interim Construction Promissory Note. The note was issued in the original aggregate principal amount of $18.6 million. This application is tentatively scheduled for the October board meeting of the OWRB for action. Consent Agenda Under the consent agenda, PCUA will consider submitting the monthly operating statement to the OWRB. Additionally, the board will look at declaring scrap aluminum and copper wire surplus and solicit for bids. Scrap aluminum and copper wire, which can no longer be used in service, accumulates over a period of time. Currently, the city has about seven tons of scrap aluminum wire, and about three tons of scrap copper wire. According to the Electric Division, the material is declared surplus annually and sold to the highest bidder. In other electric related business, commissioners will consider paying SignPros a total of $3,045, for a sign constructed at the Northwest Substation. In addition, claims of $2.27 million will be considered for payment. Ponca City Development Authority The board will reconvene as the Ponca City Development Authority to review changing the name of the Ponca City Municipal Airport to the Ponca City Regional Airport. With the State Aeronautics and Space Commission reclassifying the airport as a regional airport and with a new millennium approaching, the Ponca City Airport Advisory Board and Airport Manager Don Nuzum feel that the change is more appropriate. In addition, the board will consider a lease for property with the U.S. Government for terminal space. According to Nuzum, PCDA is leasing 541 square feet of office space, located on the second floor of the terminal building, to be used for Federal Aviation Administration System Support Center and Contract Weather Observation Station. If approved, PCDA would receive annual rent of $4,378.95 at a rate of $1,095 per fiscal quarter in arrears. In other lease agreements, the board will look at waiving the lease fee for the Humane Society. The Airport Advisory Board recommends the land fees be waived to $1 for 1999-2000. In other housekeeping items, the board will consider paying $9,141 in claims. Three New Marland Estate Exhibits During OktoberfestTo celebrate the Grand Opening of three new exhibits, the Marland Estate is having a special statue exhibition in the Artist Studio on Oktoberfest weekend. This special statue exhibition will be open to the public next Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Jo Saylors, Ponca City sculptor, will feature a showcase of many of her works, some of which have not been viewed by the public before. One of the displays will be a model of the Centennial Statue. Dedicated on Sept. 16, 1993 the larger than life-size original monument presents a settler ready to jump from his horse to stake a claim in the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893. The statue is at Centennial Plaza in downtown Ponca City. A model of the Standing Bear Statue will also be on display, along with information about the sculptor, Oreland C. Joe. This bronze 22-foot statue is a tribute to all Native Americans. It stands on the southern border of Ponca City surrounded by a plaza featuring many symbols of Native American culture. The Marland Estate is located at 901 Monument Road and includes the 55-room Italian Renaissance mansion, built In 1928. The mansion is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Guided tours will be conducted on the hour during Oktoberfest weekend. New Exhibits Oktoberfest weekend will feature the unveiling of three new permanent exhibits at the Marland Estate in Ponca City Oklahoma. Each of the presentations gives additional insight into the various aspects of the life of E.W. Marland. With the opening of these new displays, the Marland Estate becomes more than a historic house museum. The Mansion is an additional study into the heart of a man who left an incredible legacy to his community. Bryant Baker Studio The gallery area of the Artist Studio is now home to the city’s collection of busts and models by Bryant Baker, sculptor of the Pioneer Woman Statue. In 1971, following the death of Baker, the City of Ponca City purchased the contents of his New York Studio and transported it here to the Ponca City Cultural Center. Now it has been moved again, into the Artist Studio at the Marland Estate. The collection includes 44 statues, divided into four areas of interest, including the President’s Gallery, British Subjects, Mythological Creatures, and Pioneer Women. There are numerous photographs depicting the various locations of the actual life-size bronzes and information on the artist. Highlighting the studio is a mannequin of Bryant Baker himself, shown sculpting the bust of E.W. Marland. The life-size model of the artist was designed and built by Jo Saylors, Ponca City’s own renowned sculptor. The bust of Marland is owned by the Oklahoma Historical Society, who graciously loaned the artwork for exhibit during the Grand Opening of the studio. Marland Family Exhibit The final touch to the restoration of Lydie’s Cottage on the Marland Estate is the Marland Family Exhibit that has been installed in the north upstairs bedroom at the cottage. This display gives tourists an inside look at E.W. Marland as a family man, a philanthropist, and a politician There are photographs of Lydie Marland as a young girl and several of her personal items that have never been on display before. Artifacts and memorabilia help portray the family fun activities such as polo and fox hunting, as well as the extravagant lifestyle of the Marland family. The spirit of the Oil Boom Days is alive again! John Duncan Forsyth Room Located in the southwest room of the newly restored Artist Studio, this area features photographs and biographical information about the Master Architect for the Marland Estate, John Duncan Forsyth. Visitors can view the original drawing of the Artist Studio, displayed on an antique drafting table. In addition to the mansion, Forsyth designed many homes and business buildings in Ponca City, and several of these are pictured, along with the tools of his trade. 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 — Scrambled eggs with tater tots and toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Pizza sticks or cheese nachos, fresh fruit, California blend, bear grahams, saltine crackers or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken strips with hot roll or submarine sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Frito chili and cheese pie or breaded chicken patty on a bun, tossed salad, fresh fruit, sour apple slime, saltine crackers, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Cheeseburger or pepperoni pizza, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill pickle or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Breadsticks with marinara sauce or crispy beef tacos with lettuce and cheese, mexican beans, fresh fruit, cheese potatoes, snickerdoodle cookies, saltine crackers, dill pickles 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 — Cheese nachos, fresh fruit, California blend, tossed salad, pudding, saltine crackers or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, lettuce and tomato salad, 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 — Frito chili and cheese pie, tossed salad, fresh fruit, sour apple slime, mexican rice, saltine crackers, dill pickle or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill pickle or baked potato with the fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Crispy beef tacos with lettuce and cheese, mexican beans, fresh fruit, snickerdoodle cookies, saltine crackers, dill pickles 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 — Cheese nachos, fresh fruit, California blend, tossed salad, pudding, dill pickles or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Submarine sandwich, chips, pork and beans, lettuce and tomato salad, dill pickle or baked potato and fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Frito chili and cheese pie, tossed salad, fresh fruit, sour apple slime, mexican rice, dill pickle or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Cheeseburger, 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 — Crispy beef tacos with lettuce and cheese, mexican beans, fresh fruit, snickerdoodle 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 — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Donuts, juice and milk. Thursday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Pancakes and sausage, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Pizza pockets, salad, mixed fruit and milk. Tuesday — Chicken fry steak, potatoes and gravy, sliced carrots, cherry crisp and milk. Wednesday — Ham and cheese sandwich, dill spear, fries, pineapple chunks, cookie and milk. Thursday — Chicken nuggets, potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. Friday — Chili dog with cheese, french fries, peas, orange wedge and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Beef tips over rice, barbecue grilled chicken or veggie special, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Beef enchiladas, almond chicken or vegetable stir fry, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Lasagna, pork chops and dressing 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. A Review, Play at NOC Crazy, Confusing, DelightfulBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer TONKAWA — With a cast of eight characters, and a great production staff, Northern Oklahoma College students in the Department of Theatre presented their season’s first night performance of the crazy, confusing, but delightful “Moon Over Buffalo,” Friday evening at the NPA Center on the NOC campus. Summing up a description of the mayhem on stage, was a caustic line by mother Ethel “Its like living in an asylum on the guards day off!” Full of chase scenes, door entries and exits, misunderstandings, and thwarted love entanglements, the “almost slapstick” comedy was well done by the cast after only about four weeks of rehearsal time. Lines were smooth and timing was good. The set was great! Tom Kennedy who played main character, “George Hay” enunciated perfectly and his magnificent stage voice carried to the back row of Northern Performing Arts Center for the audience. A little mechanical with the part at the beginning, Tom soon warmed up to the character of “George,” and we saw great facial expression and an absolutely hilarious portrayal of a drunk! Beautiful Trisha Challis, was personable and flighty as the egotistical “Charlotte Hay.” Her graceful performance was almost flawless and it was exciting to watch that expressive face reflect her mood and thoughts. Mumbly and discontent “mother Ethel” was played by Jennifer Adams. Her interaction with others on stage was excellent, but some of the best lines were lost in the mumblings. My favorite line in the whole production, “Its like the guards day off at the asylum” was not lost however. In spite of a few lost lines, Jennifer made “mother Ethel” the most lovable character on stage. Strong, assured and determined daughter “Rosalind” was played by January Hulet, who dominated most scenes when she was on stage. Her portrayal of the level-headed Rosalind was excellent. Smooth lines, great voice and easy stage presence combined to make for a winning combination. Those sizzling kisses were exciting too! The funny Alex Breeding added many laughs with his professional portrayal of the milquetoast, cowardly “Howard.” Quick on the upbeat, with excellent timing, his entry as George Patton was perfect and the action scene was hilarious. This actor also has great facial animation. Leslee Layton played the dumb blond, “Eileen” and passed through the scenes only occasionally. Leslee plays her part well. In the end, she “gets her man!” “Paul” — the lovesick, thwarted, level-headed stand-in, is played naturally and believably by Adam Lake. After only four week’s rehearsal, I am amazed at the smoothness of the intricate stage entries and exits and great timing by Lake. In the end, he has rightly earned our respect as the hero! Smooth, clean cut, egotistical “Richard” is played by the handsome Brandon Heppler. Heppler is great in the part as the persuasive attorney in love with Charlotte. He is comfortable, patient, and debonair on stage, and good in the part. Director John Warburton has cast his characters well and the production is a great “feather in the hat” for NOC’s Department of Theatre. The quality of this production entices us to look forward to an exciting season of theater entertainment at NOC. Area theater-goers may still enjoy this lively comedy for a slight admission fee at 2 p.m. Sunday and at 8 p.m. on Oct. 1-2. President’s Council Sets Y2K for YouthThe President’s Council on Year 2000 Conversion launched the “Y2K Youth Education Program,” an unprecedented effort to provide teachers, students and their families with accurate, up-to-date information about the Year 2000 (Y2K) issue. Consisting of easy-to-use materials, the program is specifically designed to help teachers educate students about the Y2K issue through Newspaper in Education (NIE) programs across the country. This initiative is a partnership between the President’s Council, the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) and the National Newspaper Association (NNA), which collectively represent the nation’s daily, weekly and community newspapers. “The Year 2000 challenge needs to be met by informed and educated communities,” said Council Chair John A. Koskinen. “Communities with information about readiness for the date change will be better prepared to deal with whatever difficulties arise. We believe one of the best ways to educate people about Y2K is through newspapers and schools.” Daily, weekly, and community newspapers will receive a sample copy of a student supplement, teacher guide, and a five-part newspaper feature series. Additionally, they will receive a CD-ROM disk containing the electronic files for use in publishing and promoting these materials locally. Publishers across the nation will use the disk to easily reproduce the materials and distribute them with the newspaper to schools within their communities. Individual teachers whose local papers do not participate in the program will also be able to request information directly from the Council at its web site (www.y2k.gov/youth) or by calling 1-888-USA-4-Y2K. “We are delighted that the joint efforts of the President’s Council and Newspaper in Education programs will be helping educators, young people and their families learn how to be prepared for the century date change, and we strongly encourage newspapers to use these materials in their communities,” said John F. Sturm, President and CEO of the NAA, a nonprofit organization representing more than 2,000 newspapers in the United States and Canada. The instructional materials for the Y2K Youth Education Program were prepared in conjunction with Use the News, under the management of its president, Dr. Betty L. Sullivan, Ph.D., a nationally recognized education expert. The President’s Council on Year 2000 Conversion, established on Feb. 4, 1998, is responsible for coordinating the Federal Government’s efforts to address the Year 2000 problem. Special Clinic Here Provides Rubella VaccineThe Kay County Health Department has arranged a special clinic time to provide rubella vaccine in an effort to curb a potential outbreak of rubella in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. To schedule an appointment or for additional information, call 762-1641. Two cases of rubella have been reported in Roland, and additional cases have been confirmed in Fort Smith. Health officials are worried that rubella could spread among unprotected persons who have not received the rubella vaccine. Rubella poses its greatest danger to unborn babies. Should a woman get rubella in the early months of her pregnancy, her chance of giving birth to a baby with birth defects may be as high as 80 percent. These babies may be born deaf or have eye or heart defects or may be mentally retarded. The Kay County Health Department recommends that all unprotected adults should receive the rubella vaccine. Unprotected adults include all adults born since 1956 who do not have a record of receiving at least one dose of rubella vaccine, foreign-born adults of any age, and all women of childbearing age, unless they have a record of having received at least one dose of rubella vaccine or have tested positive for rubella. Need Iris Festival Millennium PostmarkDesigns are needed for the twelfth annual Ponca City Iris Festival Millennium postmark. This is a one-day only special cancellation and is a unique way of having our festival officially documented by the United States Postal Service. Locals and stamp collectors alike are given the opportunity to have a unique pictorial souvenir from our town. The shape of the postmark can be round, square, triangular, rectangular — just about any configuration. There are, however, specific words, dates and numbers which have to be included in the design — Iris Festival Station, Ponca City, OK 74601, May 5, 2000. Overall dimensions must not exceed four inches horizontally and two inches vertically. For ease of composing, the initial design could be drawn larger and later reduced on a copy machine to meet the size guidelines. Computer designs are acceptable. Multiple designs are welcome. Please hand in artwork to the Ponca City Main Street Authority office, 117 North Third Street, 763-8082, by Monday, Nov. 1. The artist’s name, address and telephone number should be put on the back of each entry. Phillips, Partners Provide OAI Scholarships for FallPhillips Petroleum Company, in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, has provided scholarship funding for Ponca City teachers to attend the Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute (OFA). The 1999 OFAI, a series of weekend workshops administered by the Oklahoma Arts Institute (OAI), will offer training in writing, choral music and the visual arts. The University of Tulsa will host the 1999 Writing and Visual Arts Institutes, scheduled for Oct. 21-24, and Nov. 11-14. First Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City will host the Choral Music Workshop, scheduled for Oct. 28-31. In 1995, a fire destroyed the traditional home of the OAI at Quartz Mountain Lodge in Lone Wolf, Okla., causing the OAI to seek out alternative sites for its fall and summer programs. The OAI will return to Quartz Mountain with the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute in June, 2000. Scholarships are limited and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. All those attending the Oklahoma Fall Arts Institutes are eligible for college credit and staff development points. “We are thrilled that this scholarship opportunity is available to Ponca City teachers. The workshops offer new skills and techniques that teachers can apply in their classrooms. Also, teachers leave the program with a renewed love of learning and spirit of creativity to share with their students,” explained Laura Anderson, Oklahoma Arts Institute. For scholarship information, course catalogs and applications, please call the OAI at (405) 842-0890, or visit the OAI website at www.okartinst.org. School CalendarPo-Hi Sept. 27 Ninth grade volleyball, Broken Arrow, 3 p.m. Junior varsity football at Stillwater, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 Ninth grade football against Sand Springs at 5 p.m. Senior parent meeting at Assembly Center, 7 p.m. Junior varsity volleyball tournament at Jenks. Sept. 29 Bloodborne pathogen training, cafeteria, 3:45 p.m. Sept. 30 Varsity volleyball at Tulsa Union, 8:30 a.m. Southwest Baptist College representative at Conference Room, 1:15 p.m. Ninth grade football at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Miss Ponca City contest at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 7 p.m. Varsity softball at Owasso. Oct. 1 Varsity football at Edmond Memorial, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Cross country meet at OSU. World Ostomy Day SaturdayWorld Ostomy Day is coming up. It will be held Saturday, Oct. 2 in Ponca City, with the Stillwater-Ponca City United Ostomy Association Chapter having members at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from 2 to 5 p.m. in Conference Room B. Besides that, the group encourages watching KPOC-TV Monday, Sept. 27, between 9 and 10 p.m., to learn more about early symptoms and warning signs of colon cancer, ulcerative colitis, spastic colon, IBS, and Crohn’s disease. At that time Dr. Richard Keim, Alice Bowman (United Ostomy Association) and host Dave Hall will answer questions on the situation. Do you know the early symptoms of colon cancer, ulcerative colitis, spastic colon, IBS, and Crohn’s disease? “We hope to help anyone with these symptoms to learn enough to know when to run, not walk for further testing and medical advice to avoid having surgery of this type. Early detection of many problems is for the advantage of everyone. Don’t turn away, the more you know the better for you,” Bowman said. Pioneer Transit Planning November Begin DateThe community vision of public transportation will soon be available to Ponca City residents. Art Mires, president of Pioneer Transit, Inc. informed the board of directors recently that the door-to-door transit system plans to be operational in November. Pioneer Transit is federally funded through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, but needs public support for local matching requirements. Effective public transportation has been a community vision since Ponca City Tomorrow first asked the community what they desired for the city. During the monthly meeting, Mires introduced Pioneer Transit’s new director, Laura Corff. Corff is setting up an office at the Pioneer Technology Center’s Incubator, at 2101 North Ash Street, Suite 5. One priority is to hire and train drivers. Applications are currently being accepted at the Oklahoma Employment Office on Grand Avenue. In new business, George Ferguson, Marilyn Andrews and Jon Kennedy volunteered to serve on the Fund Raising Committee. Although several businesses have already stepped up and made contributions to the non-profit organization, more matching funds are needed. The board agreed that businesses who contribute a minimum of $5,000 can have their logo on one of Pioneer Transit’s vehicles. Other advertising opportunities will be available inside the buses on a quarterly basis. Additionally, a Daily Operations Committee has formed to outline procedures. Corff has been researching other transit systems and will present information to the group Wednesday. They will also discuss ticket sales and shift schedules. Corff also plans to meet with Marie Trenary to discuss possible opportunities for members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. In addition, Garry England of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center said the hospital is ready to turn over its transportation responsibilities to the Pioneer Transit, who is contracting with the hospital. The Salvation Army plans to get out of the transportation business, too. Mires is working with Mark Craddock on a contract for the agency’s van. Also, during Golden Villa’s board meeting Tuesday, Mires and Corff will discuss how Pioneer Transit can serve the needs of the adult day care center’s clients. The Transit plans to bid on services for clients of the Department of Human Services. During the director’s report, Corff reported that Pioneer Transit had entered a lease agreement with Pioneer Technology Center and had two telephone lines installed. In addition to a lap top computer and printer, an answering machine and fax machine have been donated. Furthermore, Mires continues negotiations with the city for buildings to house the buses and vans. He expects to meet with the city manager and commissioners within the next few weeks. Corff will also follow up on FCC regulations, making application and researching a radio system. During the interim, drivers will use cell phones to communicate with the dispatcher. The Pioneer Transit Board of Directors include: Mires, Ferguson, Trenary, Kennedy, Kinsinger, Carter, Tom Morris, Craddock, Andrews, Smith, Lori May, Patti Pfieffer-Parr, Laurie Pettay, Karen Furman, Earl Ball and Glenn Welch. The board meets every third Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Head Country Restaurant, and the public is invited to attend. The next meeting of Pioneer Transit will be held on Oct. 19. For more information, call Corff at 718-0456. Home School Student Here Merit SemifinalistBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor A third local student, Emily Lewis, has been named a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist for the 1999-2000 school year. Lewis, who is the daughter of Troy and Diana Lewis, has been home-schooled by her parents for 12 years. Her name was listed with approximately 16,000 other high school seniors selected as semifinalists in the 45th annual contest. Lewis and two Po-Hi seniors, Scot Mitchell and Claire Sonnichsen, have an opportunity to continue with the other semifinalists in the competition for some 7,600 Merit Scholarship awards, worth over $28 million, that will be offered next spring. “This is a great honor,” Emily told The News, “but it had nothing to do with me. I thank my parents for giving so much of their lives to teach me at home. The education I received from them is invaluable. But I know they will agree with me that the praise and honor rightfully belongs to the Lord God.” The next step for the local semifinalists is to fulfill requirements to advance to finalist standing, a prerequisite to consideration for a Merit Scholarship award. Approximately 16,000 semifinalists were selected from the nearly 1.2 million students who entered the 2000 Merit Program as juniors by taking the 1998 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. About 14,500 of the semifinalists will advance to become finalists. Over half of the finalists will be designated Merit Scholars this spring. Scholarship winners will be selected on the basis of the candidates’ academic and extracurricular skills and achievements and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Edwin Fair Center, SJRMC to Offer Free Depression Screenings Oct. 7Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Behavioral Unit will be co-sponsoring free depression screenings to the public on National Depression Screening Day, Oct. 7. This is in observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 3-9th. People with depression often feel alone, not realizing that depression affects more than 17 million Americans in any given year. Other surprising facts about this misunderstood disorder include: Twice as many women as men suffer from depression, but risks for bipolar disorder (manic-depression) are similar in men and women; recent studies have shown that heart attack survivors with major depression have a three to four times greater risk of dying within six months than those who do not suffer from depression. Dysthymia is a mild form of depression that lasts two years or more. The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2020, unipolar major depression will be the second-most burdensome illness in the world, surpassing respiratory infections and tuberculosis and teen suicide rates have increased more than 300 percent since 1950’s. Common symptoms of depression include feeling of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness, changes in sleep and appetite, loss of energy, restlessness and thoughts of death or suicide. Manic-depression also includes feelings of euphoria and/or agitation. Unfortunately, fewer than half those suffering from the disorders actually receives treatment. However, depression is one of the most treatable of illnesses, with the vast majority of sufferers showing improvement in as little as eight weeks. Attendees at the free screenings will have the opportunity to hear an educational presentation on depression and manic-depression, complete a written screening test an talk one-on-one with a mental health professional. Those who appear to need further evaluation will be given referrals to local treatment services. Anyone interested can call (580) 762-7561 for more information or come by the Center at 1500 North Sixth, Ponca City. A Review Community Concert Pianist Draws Enthusiastic AudienceBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer Ponca City Community Concert members turned out in sparse numbers at the seasons first concert to enjoy the piano recital by Jan Gottlieb Jiracek, and were amply rewarded for their attendance. Communicating strongly with his listeners, Jiracek, with a charming German accent, was personable, handsome, witty and very, very talented. Pianists and young piano students in the audience were enthralled with his obvious enjoyment and exceptional command of the keyboard. The German-Czechoslovakian musician first selected a number by Bach, unfamiliar to me and not listed on the program he dedicated it to the man who arranged the piece for piano, a Mr. Fraank, to celebrate his birthday. The piece was lovely, filled with great contrast from gentle romantic passages to powerful booming passages — each executed with great depth of feeling by Jiracek. Young piano students sat forward on the edges of their seats, mesmerized by the expressive interpretation, the exact fingering on the runs, and the sudden and exciting shifts of mood. The stimulating performance elicited hearty applause from the entire audience at its completion. As Jiracek continued the program with Sonata in B-flat from Mozart and the Mephisto Waltz No. 1 by Franz Liszt he explained the meaning and purpose of composer’s works before each offering. Before the close of the first half of the concert, the audience afforded a standing ovation to the handsome 26 year old pianist — a rare occurrence at any concert. After intermission, Jiracek, in a relaxed manner and with long legs spread under the piano played 16 delightful passages from “Pictures at an Exhibition” by M. Mussorgsky. The offering was played non-stop to complete the second half of the concert. Before he began, Jiracek first explained that each of the 16 passages was inspired by the composer as he viewed 16 famous paintings at an art gallery. Jiracek’s interpretation jumped from impish, frolicking passages to sad, deep, dark and haunted music. Next he offered romantic, peaceful, plaintive, wistful, light and cheerful passages, then jumped to magnificent, proud and pounding interpretations. The piece also included the sounds of great marches, tinkling bells, waterfalls, and ended in a magnificent finale’ with the sound of giant tolling bells, musically depicting the painting of the Great Gate of Kiev. After another standing ovation, and three curtain calls, Jiracek returned to play a brief jazzy “I Got Rhythm.” Jiracek’s excellent performance is indicative of the quality entertainment that members of Ponca City Community Concert have come to expect. I appreciate all those volunteers who spend many hours to make it possible for us to enjoy quality live entertainment in our own home town. Youngsters Have Opportunity To Win Copy of Sequoyah Nominated BookChildren in grades five through nine will have an opportunity to win an autographed copy of “Ella Enchanted” by Gail Carson Levine to be given away on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Brace Books and More on North Fourteenth. A Newberry Honor book in 1998, “Ella Enchanted” is one of this year’s nominees for an Oklahoma Sequoyah Award, chosen annually by Oklahoma school children in grades three through nine. Gail Carson Levine lives in New York state, but she recently met Ponca Citians Jerry and Jean Brace in Little Rock, Ark., where they were attending a bookselling convention. Knowing Levine would be speaking at the convention, they took a hardcover copy of “Ella Enchanted” for Levine to autograph with the intention of giving it away by means of a drawing. Interested children may register for the drawing until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, when the book will be given away. “‘Ella Enchanted’ is a richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell who struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her,” said Jean Brace. “How can she be happy if she knows that, at any time, anyone can order her to hop on one foot, cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom ... and she’ll have to obey!” Against a bold tapestry of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella’s spirited account of her quest to break the curse is a funny, poignant and enchanting tale about an unforgettable heroine who is determined to be herself. Nominees for the Sequoyah Awards for children and young adults are chosen each year by committees of teachers and librarians from around the state of Oklahoma. Two lists — one with books appropriate for grades three through six and one for grades seven, eight and nine — are released each year in February, and the children have until the next January to read the books and vote at their schools for their favorites. When the votes from all the Oklahoma schools have been tabulated, the winning authors are invited to come to either Oklahoma City or Tulsa to attend an award ceremony. Ponca City schools often send bus loads of children to the event so that they may hear the authors speak and get their autographs. This fantasy novel, which is a Cinderella story for young adult readers, is Gail Carson Levine’s first book for children. She grew up in New York City and has been writing all her life. In high school, her poems were published in two anthologies of teenage poetry. She and her husband, David, collaborated on a children’s musical that was produced by a theater in Brooklyn. Today, she, David, and their Airedale, Jake, live in a 200-year-old farmhouse in Brewster, New York. Boy Scouts Teaches How To be Prepared for LifeEditor’s note: This is the thirteenth in a series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way’s 17 member agencies. For 89 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been teaching young men to be prepared for life. Steven E. Vaughan is one example. A 14-year-old boy was swimming in the Baptist Hill Assembly grounds pool near Mount Vernon, Mo., on August 17, 1977. He and his friends took turns diving to the pool bottom to touch the drain cover. Suddenly, the boy’s arm was caught by suction from the pool’s circulating system, trapping him beneath 12 feet of water. Seeing him caught, lifeguard and Eagle Scout Vaughan, immediately dived in to pull the boy free. Coming up for air twice and then diving down a third time, Vaughan finally managed to free the boy and bring him to the surface. Vaughan then administered mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and restored the boy’s breathing. For acting courageously and with great determination to save the youth’s life, Vaughan was awarded the Honor Medal by the National Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America. At the time, Vaughan was a member of Troop 76, Cassville Rotary Club, in Springfield, Mo. Today, Vaughan, his wife, Diana and five children, live east of Ponca City. He is still active in scouting with his two older sons, who are members of Troop 24, sponsored by the First Lutheran Church in Ponca City. Steven Vaughan is an example of the National theme for the Boy Scouts of America, “Strong Values, Strong Leaders, Character Counts.” True to theme, the Boy Scouts of America, through the Will Rogers Council will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure, instill life-time values and develop ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law, according to Scout Executive Chuck Rager. Additionally, the organization will continue to train young people in citizenship, service and leadership and will continue to serve communities and families with its quality value-based program. A recent Louis Harris and Associates research study reported that at least 90 percent of parents mention that because of cub scouting, they share time with their sons by working on projects together, going places together and talking together. Parents also indicate that social skills learned through cub scouting includes how to get along with others, how to respect others feelings and how to treat others. The study demonstrates that boys in scouting are provided with surroundings that help guide them in developing such values as: a sense of pride in America, moral principles, and a relationship with God. In addition, parents encourage their sons to be in boy scouting because they believe the program helps them to learn self-reliance; learn moral values; be in a friendly environment; participate in community service; build friendships; get positive role models and learn respect for others. Venturing Venturing is a new comprehensive program developed with the needs of teenagers in mind. It offers teens an opportunity to invest time in their future. Time in the venturing program is truly time well spent, says Rager. “This program is unique because it utilizes extreme outdoor adventure as the method for building character, peer-to-peer bonds and independence,” Rager said. Also the Louis Harris study, indicates that scouts who participate in activities such as camping, hiking, boating, snorkeling and mountain climbing receive additional benefits. Benefits to Venturing activities include making new friends; experiencing new things; sharing ideas and opinions; increasing self-confidence; preparing for the future and facing ethical and moral decision choices. Will Rogers Council, Boy Scouts of America is a United Way Agency. With council headquarters in Ponca City, the Will Rogers Council has been serving youth and adults in North Central Oklahoma for the past 51 years. The United Way of Ponca City supports the following member agencies: American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Will Rogers Boy Scout Council, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, New Emergency Resource Agency, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, The Salvation Army and the YMCA. Boy Scouts Begin Annual Fund RaiserThe Will Rogers Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual fund raising campaign to run through Oct. 22. During that time, Scouts will be selling Trail’s End gourmet popcorn. The profit from the sale will help to finance the activities of the units selling, the Scouts who sell, and the activities of the council. Chuck Rager, Scout executive, emphasized the primary income for Scouting activities will continue to come from community support, such as the Council’s Friends of Scouting campaign and local United Ways. “However, escalating program cost, the need for camp equipment and maintenance, as well as continued growth in youth participation, has prompted the executive board of the council to seek additional sources of support. “The local Scouts give a lot to our communities, and, by helping to support them, you are actually helping your local community. And what a better way to help than through the purchase of popcorn, it is a great American snack. “We appreciate the support that our Scouting activities have received from the communities in the Will Rogers Council and wish to express our thanks to everyone who participates,” says Rager. “When the Scout comes to your door, welcome him. Trail’s End Gourmet Popcorn is available only through this Scouting sale. It is some of the highest quality popcorn you can buy.” Items to be sold this year include the value bucket, 2.5-pound poly bag, microwave five-pack, 12-ounce gourmet caramel corn, microwave bonus 15-pack butter, microwave bonus 15-pack butter, microwave bonus 15-pack butter light, 24-ounce chocolate caramel crunch, 20-ounce low fat chocolatey caramel crunch, 28-ounce gourmet caramel corn, and 20-ounce 97 percent fat free caramel corn. To order popcorn and have not been contacted by a Scout, contact the Will Rogers Council, Boy Scouts of America at 765-6669. 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 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. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Tuesday Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. Ponca City Rough and Tumbled Rock and Gem Club, 7 p.m., home of Ralph and Michelle Hoffman, 420 Fairview, program will show video “Dinosaur! the Fossil Rush,” with Walter Cronkite, visitors welcome. Wednesday 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. Thursday American Cancer Society “Look Good ... Feel Better” session, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. Friday 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. Saturday Fourth Annual Concert of Prayer, sessions 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Foursquare Gospel Church, Lincoln Center, 700 West Broadway Avenue, Ponca City. Doris Cross will bring recipes to sample and cookbooks to sign, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. United Ostomy Association of Ponca City/Stillwater, World Ostomy Day, 2-5 p.m., Conference Room B, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. Saturday-Sunday 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. Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty Avenue, proceeds to Missions. 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., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. 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 Larry K. Stephenson, artist, and former Ponca Citian, autographing copies of newly published children’s illustrated book, “The Butterfly King,” 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City, those unable to attend may call to reserve autographed copies. “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 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30-10 a.m., adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities, American Legion Building, 407 West South Avenue.. 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. October 25 Ponca City Board of commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 26 Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room A. October 27 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. October 28 American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. October 29 Ponca City Alliance for Youth Physical/Sexual Abuse Prevention Taskforce, noon, Western Sizzlin’, 1209 East Prospect Avenue. October 30 McCord Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McCord School at Sherwin Avenue. Ambuc K-9 Fund Raiser “Cops vs. Coaches” and kids costume party, 5-9 p.m., Robson Fieldhouse, Ponca City High School. Halloween Trick or Treat night. November 6 Veteran’s Parade Lou Dean, author of “Angels in Disguise” and “Paw Prints in My Soul” autographing her new book, “Osage County Kids,” 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. November 9 KLVV 88.7 FM presents Acappella, Contemporary Christian Group, concert, 7 p.m., Stillwater Church of Christ, 821 North Duck, tickets available Oct. 15 at Master’s Touch. November 13 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30-10 a.m., adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities, American Legion Building, 407 West South Avenue. DEATHSRoy J. Heldenbrand ObituariesRoy J. HeldenbrandRoy J. Heldenbrand, 510 East Hazel, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 77. The funeral service will be Monday, 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Trout Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Keck, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. The U.S. Army will provide graveside honors. Born July 3, 1922 at Ringgold, Neb., he was the son of Roy E. and Dora Kelly Heldenbrand. At an early age he moved with his family to Blackwell where he attended schools, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1940. During World War II, Roy served as the Intelligence Staff Officer for the 6th Field Artillery Battalion in the Northern Solomons and Luzon. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain following the war. Heldenbrand took his pilots training at the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa. He was the pilot for Nickles Machine Company until his retirement in July of 1985. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, the American Legion, the Good Ole Okie Flying Society (GOOFS), the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the Ponca City Aviation Booster Club, and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Roy enjoyed flying airplanes, building and flying model planes and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Clara, of the home; children, Dianne Cary and her husband Jim, Ron Heldenbrand and his wife Bev, Debbie Lundeen and her husband David, Bob Banta and his wife Karen, Richard Banta and his wife Cathy; a brother Clyde Heldenbrand; two sisters, Peggy Martin and Mary Taylor; 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys on March 23, 1982, a daughter Connie Disney in November 1990, his brother Ronald, killed during World War II, and his parents. Roy’s grandsons, Donnie Cary, Brandon Disney, Mike Disney, Adam Heldenbrand, Steve Heldenbrand, Stephen Consedine, Sheldon Banta, and Mitchell Banta will serve as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers will be member of the GOOFS. Memorials may be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 Turner Road., Ponca City, OK 74601. The family will be at the home, 510 East Hazel. The casket will be open until service time Monday. paid obituary Emory E. DiltzEmory E. Diltz, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday Sept. 23, 1999 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 70. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at the First Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Casket bearers will be J. C. Inskeep, Jim Hedinger, O.E. Gregson, Glen Hildebrand, Larry Cooper, and Gene Sigle. Honorary casket bearers will be Homer Nicholson, Norman Smith, Tommy Tew, Steve Hill, Fenton Morrison, and Joe McGlone. Emory Diltz was born April 16, 1929, in Merkel, Texas, the son of William Leander and Edith (Eakman) Diltz. He graduated from high school in Abilene, Texas in 1945 and Texas Tech in 1949 with a degree in petroleum engineering. He earned his MBA from Oklahoma State University in 1974. In June of 1949 he went to work for Conoco and retired on June 30, 1988, as Director of Seismic Processing with 39 years of service. While working on a seismic crew for Conoco around Cherokee, he met Doris Ball. The couple were married on March 6, 1955. The couple made their first home in El Paso, Texas. They later moved to Ponca City in 1967. He served in the United States Army from July of 1954 to July 1956. Mr. Diltz was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. He enjoyed playing tennis and reading. Surviving are his wife, Doris, of the home; two daughters, Jody Ramsay, of Owasso and Debbie McMahan, of Collinsville; one son Mark Diltz, of Albuquerque, N.M.; one sister, Betty Blanda, of Pampa, Texas; four grandchildren, Seth and Sarah Ramsay, Allison McMahan, and Joshua Diltz; and one niece, Paula Heybach, of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the Alzheimer’s Research Fund, 6465 South Yale, Suite 318, Tulsa, OK 74136. The family will greet friends at the First Baptist Church Parlor from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday. The family will be at the home 2209 Kyme. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSFund Raiser — Proceeds from a Cut-A-Thon Sunday will go toward the Korey Smith Cochlear Implant Fund. The event is scheduled 1-4 p.m. at Hair Unlimited, 1805 North Fourth. No appointment is necessary for haircuts, manicures and pedicures. Korey is three-years-old and profoundly deaf and is a candidate for a cochlear implant. For more information contact LaNell Reed, 765-5016. Donations may also be made in his name to Commercial Federal Bank, 1417 East Hartford, Ponca City, attention: Rachael Rodgers. Ready for 2000? Millennium picture frames, candles, gifts-collectible ornaments. Mrs. Brown's Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Coffman Joins the Army — Jonny D. Coffman has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program at the U.S. Army Recruitment Station, Enid, a program which gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. Coffman, a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School, will report to Fort Benning, Ga., for basic training on Sept. 29. He is the son of Cathy L. and Elisha A. Coffman. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Special Session — The American Cancer Society will be holding a Look Good ... Fee Better session for all women who have been diagnosed with cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment. The session will be held Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. For further information call Pam Wilburn at 580-765-0864. 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. Ponca Language Meeting — There will be a community meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Jules Valdez Building. Topic of discussion will be Language Preservation Goals for the Ponca Tribe. For additional information, contact Phyllis Rush at 762-3009. Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv. Vehicle Vandalized — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 12:33 p.m. Friday to report that his car had been vandalized while parked at Wal-Mart Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Cleanest one bedroom garage apartment in town. Lease, deposit and local references. No pets. 313 East Highland. 767-1102 day. 765-1166 evenings. adv. Parts Missing — An official with Roosevelt School reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:26 p.m. Friday that some computer parts had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Trees......now is the best time to plant, excellent selection. Keathly Nursery, open Sundays 1-5, Monday-Saturday 8-5. 2448 Bridge Ave, 762-2922. adv. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 11:29 p.m. Friday that a disturbance was occurring in the 200 block of North Seventh Street. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a 34-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery. A woman was taken by Ponca City Fire Department ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. Estate Auction Today, Sunday, September 26, 1:00pm. 745 N. Birch, Ponca City, Ok. Selling house, car, nice clean furniture. Charles Tucker Realty. adv. Cat Discarded — A man from the 3400 block of Crown reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:45 p.m. Friday that a cat had been discarded in his back yard. Animal Control was notified to pick up the cat. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Sons Assaulted — A woman from 400 Hampton Drive reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:52 p.m. Friday that two sons had been assaulted on the way home from school. An officer was assigned and information was logged. Dart Tournament Saturday October 2nd 3 p.m. sharp. $5 entry, $1 mystery out. 501 doubles. Double elimination. Blue Lite Lounge. adv. Vehicle Vandalized — A woman from the 1000 block of North Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:56 p.m. Friday that her vehicle had been vandalized while at the V.F.W. Thursday night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kids/Her Review now accepting children’s, women’s fall consignments. 309 E. Grand. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 2:10 a.m. Saturday that a 29-year-old man was being held for actual physical control. Structure Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:45 p.m. Friday that a structure fire would be located one mile south of Lake Road on Rock Cliff. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded, found that it was not a house fire, but a large brush fire under control. Disturbance — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:39 a.m. Saturday that a disturbance was occurring in the 800 block of South Sixth Street. Two officers were assigned and information was logged about an assault and battery incident. An officer reported at 4:59 a.m. that a 25-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Injury Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:07 p.m. Friday that a two-vehicle injury accident had occurred at the intersection of North Fourth Street and East Emporia Avenue. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department took one person to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. Furr’s Dining Now open continuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv. Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Roosevelt Avenue. Another officer was assigned and a report was taken. Windshield Damaged — A woman from the 500 block of South Lincoln Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:28 p.m. Friday that the windshield of her vehicle had been shot with a BB-gun. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Unique and New Halloween gifts and decorations. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Forgery — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned to take a report on a forged check at Albertsons Grocery at 4:34 p.m. Friday. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:38 p.m. Friday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred 1.5 miles east of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11. The situation was handled by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Po-hi Stepper Home Coming Dinner. Friday October 8th, 5 - 7 p.m. at High School. Take-outs available. Cost $5.00. Tickets at the door or from any Hi-Stepper. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of First Street and Grand Avenue at 4:48 p.m. Friday that a 22-year-old woman was being held for wearing no seat belt, having no driver’s license and having no insurance. Trout Funeral Home will present a program on Funeral Pre-Arrangement, Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapl. door prize drawings. adv. Accident — An accident at the intersection of North Ash Street and West Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:52 p.m. Friday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a report from a man at Crossland Ford, 3101 North Fourteenth Street, at 4:57 p.m. Friday that two vehicles involved in an accident 10 minutes earlier were there. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Pansies, mums, bulbs, weed preventor for lawns. New shipments of shrubs and perennils- now at Keathly Nursery. 2448 Bridge Ave., 762-2922. adv. Fire Not Found — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:21 p.m. Friday that a fire was burning 1.5 south of the Ranch Drive Co-Op. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department responded to the are but was unable to locate any problem. Winter sale 20-25% off clothes and coats. Check out the new maternity. Bearly New. adv. Utility Pole Down — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:16 p.m. Friday that a utility pole was down in the 400 block of North Elm Street. Six minutes later, a woman from the 500 block of North Elm Street reported that she had hit the utility pole and broke it. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Utility officials reported the pole would be fixed Monday. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:17 p.m. Friday that a vehicle had left without paying for $4 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Woman Assaulted — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 10:26 p.m. Friday that a woman had been assaulted and she was taken to the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center by private vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Assault — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:08 a.m. Saturday from that a disturbance was occurring in the 800 block of South Ninth Street. Three officers wee assigned and information was logged that an assault had occurred. At 1:52 a.m., police took into custody a 31-year-old woman for assault with a deadly weapon. LIFESTYLESTulsa’s Festa Italia a Treat Tulsa’s Festa Italia a TreatBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer Spicing up the Italian-American “Festa Italia” benefit last week in Tulsa was a special treat for local herbalist, Mary Ann Potter of Urban Renewal Farms. The special fundraiser, featuring Italian cuisine, cake walks, Tarantella dancing, games, and crafts of handmade Italian art, religious items, and spices, was promoted to provide scholarships to high school students for Oklahoma colleges. The event was a treat for Potter since it was sponsored by the Italian-American Club and under the direction of Potter’s sister, Cathy Spasato. The ladies are a part of a close-knit family of 12 siblings. Many family members were in attendance to enjoy the ethnic event. Nicole Nascenzi, Tulsa World staff writer, interviewed Potter at her spice and herb booth and portions of that interview appeared in the Sept. 20, Tulsa World. A picture on the front page included Potter’s niece and nephew. Potter was quoted, “spices are an integral ingredient in any Italian dish. Spice and Italians go together like love and marriage.” She reported that the hottest selling herbs at the Italian festival were basil, garlic and a mix of Italian seasonings. Potter was also excited when a representative from TV Channel 2, stopped to visit and asked about Potter doing some segments on cooking and spices. According to Spasato, the festival, held at Tulsa’s Moose Lodge No. 862, was a complete success. The group sold more that 2,000 dinners, and 60 cakes were used in the cake walks. The Italian-American Club has been in existence for 28 years and has more than 200 members. Present, and dressed in authentic Italian costume, was Dora Calabro, founding member. She was born in Italy and moved to the U.S. when she was nine. When she and her husband first moved to Tulsa, the couple thought they were the only two Italians in the city. When they found there were others living nearby, they formed the Italian-American Club. Mary Anne and her family members agree that Italian cultural events like the Festa Italia are important in preserving the Italian culture. “Events like this can show children their roots and bring people together,” they say. Potter has been involved with Herban Renewal Farms since she created the business in 1992, but has been growing herbs since she was seven. She began her Ponca City based business with 87 different kinds of herbs and spices she had grown on an acreage east of town. Other products marketed by Potter in local and area stores include herbal teas, potpourri, salt-free herbal blends, handmade herbal soaps and gourmet vinegars. Mary Anne is married to local chiropractor, Don Potter, and they are the parents of three children, Shannon, Grant and Megan. Pioneer Woman Museum Advisory Board RegroupsElects Officers For HerbalistBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer A regrouping of the Pioneer Woman Museum Advisory Board occurred this week when a different mission was established and new officers elected. Previously, the board’s direction had been centered toward serving as a local oversight board for enlargement of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) museum and fund raising. The board’s goals will now deal with maintaining and repairing museum facilities, improving care for collections, developing programming objectives, promotion/marketing of museum, development of the gift shop, promoting development of Advisory Board, addressing museum personnel needs and overseeing museum administration. The goals outline was presented by Kathy Dickson of the OHS. She announced the new director is Bob Blackburn. One of the objectives is to develop a Friends of the Museum Association. The organization will now meet quarterly. Also, the by laws are to be changed, reducing the size of the organization from 12 to ten members. Detten Elected Jayne Detten, chairman of the grand reopening celebration of the museum, was elected chairman. Karen Dye of Newkirk was named vice chairman. Two officers, Sandy James, secretary, and Georgia Ball, treasurer, were reelected. New members of the board are Rich Cantillion of Blackwell, and Dan Gilliam, Ponca City. Other members of the board are Clement Collogan, John Maker, Rebecca Warren, and Mary Beth Glass, Newkirk. The board voted to enter into a letter of agreement between the OHS and the Advisory Board, which includes operating the gift shop, which defrays the expenses. Jan Prough, manager, called the meeting to order, and when Detten was elected, she conducted the meeting. Prough said Ponca City was fortunate to have a state funded facility. She noted that other larger towns, including Tulsa, do not have this advantage. Detten appointed Dye and Ball to work on the updating of the by-laws. Clement Collogan was named to secure Christmas lighting and decoration for the museum for the Festival of Angels. Detten, Warren and Ball will work on the garden committee. Rand Elliott had met with Dickson and Prough prior to the board meeting. He had been addressing drainage problems at the museum. Appearing informally was Jim Holt, who had earlier requested permission to drill a core sample on the OHS property for oil exploration on behalf of the Warren Company. Holt said that he was withdrawing the request as an individual had given permission, and he felt it would take a while for the state to act. The board agreed on memorials for Warren Jensen, former chairman, and David Mills, who raised most of the funds for the enlargement of the museum. A report on the joint tickets with the Marland Mansion for 1999 shows that for seven months the Mansion sold 770 and the Pioneer Woman Museum sold 1103. The next meeting was set for Jan. 10. Delta Lambda Delta Alumnae Will MeetDelta Lambda Delta Alumnae chapter of Alpha Chi Omega will begin the fall season with a potluck supper Sept. 28. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will be held in the home of Doris Stanley, 1805 Holbrook. A report from the summer workshop will be presented by Sandra Hudack, province alumnae chairman. The program will be given by Karen Shiflet about the parish nurse program which she heads at the local hospital. All area Alpha Chi Omega members are invited to attend. Little NewsTodd and Krista Harbeson announce the birth of a son, William (Will) James Harbeson, at Stillwater Medical Center at 1:27 p.m. Sept. 15, 1999. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. He has a brother, Jacob, 4. Maternal grandparents are Phil and Carol Howe of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Ruth Harbeson and Chuck Hindes of Ponca City, and Joe and Joy Harbeson of Grove. Maternal great-grandparents are Rufus and Bess Hall of Ponca City. Paternal great-grandparents are Fern Lingnau, Margaret Hindes, Jerry and Doris Harbeson, all of Ponca City. Delta Kappa Gamma Plans Salad SupperMembers of Delta Kappa Gamma will meet in the home of Sandra Harrison, president, for a salad supper at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Those attending should bring salads. Dessert will be furnished by the hostesses: Marcia Nelson, chairman; Jamie Bellah, Kassie Bridges, Nancy Niemann, Theta Pederson, Cindy Watson and Elizabeth Watson. Tailgate Tent Feature for OktoberfestBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer New and exciting this year at the Oktoberfest, slated for next Saturday and Sunday, is the “Tailgate Tent,” which is a sports tent with television for football fans. So now the entire family is covered with crafts for “mom,” games for the “kids,” and the sports tent for “dad.” This year will mark the 19th year of the annual event, which will once again be on the grounds of the beautiful Marland Mansion. The event is sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission, and funds raised are used for restoration On Saturday, the fun begins at 10 a.m. and continues all day until 9 p.m. The fest resumes Sunday at 11 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. The adult admission is $3 and includes ages 12 years through adult. A two-day pass may be purchased for $5. Children ages 7 through 11 are admitted for $2 per day, and those 6 years and under are free. The fest offers continuous live musical entertainment, according to Kristi Suttles-Struble, publicity chairman. “Throughout both days of the fest, a variety of music is guaranteed to please all listeners. As always, a little bit of rock, jazz, blues, polka, and pop will be offered at scheduled times,” Struble said. Children of all ages will be entertained again with numerous activities and games available. There will also be scheduled live entertainment under the tent for all attending, at no additional charge, and also “roaming” entertainment throughout the day. Crafters from all over Oklahoma and surrounding states will also be available for those looking for just the right gift, home accent or “must have.” As always, a great variety of selected food vendors to please all appetites will be tempting the fest attendees with the wonderful aroma and sight of delicious food available. Tailgate Tent New this year will be the addition of the “Sports” area. In an effort to continually improve the fest and have something of interest and entertainment for everyone, the pool area will be transformed into a Sporting/Hunting area of interest. A tailgate party with the OU-Notre Dame Game will also be available for viewing. Of course, no Oktoberfest would be complete without the traditional Beer Garden, and also, the new 1999 souvenir stein or mug will be available. Gather together the kids and entire family and friends and come out for this traditional fall event Saturday and Sunday. Golden Villa Golden Villa, located in Angela Hall at the Marland Estate, will be hosting an open house during the Oktoberfest. The Villa will also be selling pie by the slice as a fundraiser and will be taking orders for whole pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also, as a service, there will be a place for older adults to sit if they can’t keep up with the rest of the family in shopping or walking, according to Director Laura Hines. Mansion Booklet Wins AwardAt the recent Fall Conference of the Oklahoma Museums Association, the Marland Mansion received the award for Outstanding Publication for its color booklet, “The Marland Estate Mansion and E.W. Marland.” The annual meeting was held in Altus and was attended by over 100 museum professionals from throughout the state. Attendees from Ponca City included Kathy Adams representing the Marland Estate and Cultural Center, Katie Goss from the Marland Estate and Ammie Goss from the Pioneer Woman Museum. During the annual meeting, Adams was elected to the OMA Board of Directors. The Oklahoma Museums Association is an organization that promotes professionalism and cooperation among museums and related institutions in Oklahoma. They provide opportunities for professional development and increase public awareness and appreciation of museum collections and programs. Wheatheart Nutrition Menu AnnouncedFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Sept. 27: Dinner franks; sauerkraut; mixed vegetables; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 28: Oven fried chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; tossed salad; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; chilled applesauce. Wednesday, Sept. 29: Ham loaf; glazed sweet potatoes; seasoned green beans; cornmeal roll with margarine; strawberry shortcake. Thursday, Sept. 30: Hamburger; baked beans; lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; coleslaw; bun; ice cream. Friday, Oct. 1: Fish krispies; scalloped potatoes; carrifruit salad; cornbread with margarine; banana pudding with topping. Kimber Maddox EngagedMr. and Mrs. John G. Maddox, 403 Virginia Avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimber L. Maddox, to Stephen W. Morrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis I. Morrow of Moore. A Nov. 13 wedding at First Baptist Church is planned. Miss Maddox is a 1994 graduate of Ponca City High School, and graduated cum laude from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in education for the deaf. She is a member of the USAO tennis team and a 1998 NAIA All American Scholar Athlete. Morrow, a 1995 graduate of Community Christian High School in Norman, graduated from OU with a degree in history in 1999. In January, he will begin studies at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is presently in a management position at American Eagle Outfitters in Norman. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening. Ann McCool called the meeting to order. Daphine Robertson gave the devotional, “Listening to Silence.” Joanne Radabaugh led the TOPS Pledge, and Betty Flower led the KOPS Kreed. Natalie McCoy called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Wanda Headrick was Best Loser and was also angel for August. Candy is the forbidden food this week. Awards given to this chapter at the workshop in Drumright were Chapter Hours of Exercise, Chapter Net Loss and Chapter Miles Walked. The program was open discussion with various members giving weight loss tips. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in me is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844. Trouts Celebrate 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. James B. Trout observed their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 24. They celebrated the event by hosting a family vacation to Grand Cayman islands with their children and grandchildren this past June. They will be honored with a family dinner hosted by their children and grandchildren, Gary and Elodie (Trout) Reavis, Dustin and Katherine of Woodward; Bill and Janet Trout, Ryan, Jonathan and Jamie of Ponca City. Additionally, they will be honored with a coffee in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church today following the morning worship service. James Babcock Trout, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Trout Sr. of Ponca City, and Joel Charlotte Fant, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fant Jr. of Garden City, Kan., were married Sept. 24, 1949, in the First Presbyterian Church in Garden City, Kan. Following a wedding trip to Colorado, they returned to Ponca City where Mr. Trout continued his partnership with the E.M. Trout and Sons Funeral Home, and Mrs. Trout continued her career as a reporter for The Ponca City News. In 1953, they moved to San Francisco, Calif., where Mr. Trout completed his education, earning a degree in Mortuary Science from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. Mrs. Trout is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism. Mr. Trout returned to the family funeral business in 1954 while Mrs. Trout became a homemaker. They have resided in their present home at 116 North Eleventh Street since that time. Since Mr. Trout’s retirement from E.M. Trout and Sons Funeral Home in 1977, the couple has enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. They are active members of First Presbyterian Church where Mr. Trout taught Sunday School for 23 years and served on all three boards at the church. Mr. Trout has been a member of the local Kiwanis club for 50 years. In addition, he has served as a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and the American Red Cross. Mrs. Trout has served as a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and has held numerous offices in organizations within the Presbyterian Church. She is a member of the Ponca City chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Genealogy Club, and the Ponca City Music Club. Event Will Honor HeyersFriends of Chuck and Terry Heyer are invited to help them celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary at an open house on Oct. 3. It will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the First Christian Church in Ponca City. The event will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Abel and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Willison. The couple requests no gifts. Chuck Heyer and the former Terry Anderson were married on Oct. 12, 1974, at the First Methodist Church in Peoria, Ill. They made their first home in Dallas, Texas, and later lived in Moline, Ill. They have resided in Ponca City for 14 years. The Rev. Mr. Heyer is the Associate Minister at the First Christian Church in Ponca City. He has been active in the Kiwanis Club and the Ministerial Alliance. Mrs. Heyer is a Registered Nurse and is employed in the Medical Department at Conoco, Inc. She is a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Renaissance Handbell Ringers, as well as the Occupational Health Nurses Association. The couple has one son, Randy, who Is a freshman at Ponca City High School. During the Labor Day weekend a celebration was held for the couple’s out-of-town family and friends. A party was held at the American Legion on Saturday evening as well as other activities throughout the weekend to introduce their friends to Ponca City. Friends and family from California, Baltimore, Md. and Birmingham, Ala. attended. Professionals To Participate In TrainingA four-day course designed to train therapists, lawyers, and other professionals to mediate family and divorce matters will be held in Ponca City Wednesday through Saturday. The course meets the training requirements for professional mediators to qualify under the new District Court Mediation Act of 1998. The act went into effect on Nov. 1,1998. Family judges throughout Oklahoma are referring disputes to mediation in the hope that couples might resolve matters on a voluntary basis. Individuals who complete the course will be equipped to assist couples involved in divorce or disputes over child custody. The course is sponsored by the Mediation Institute, a private, nonprofit organization based in Oklahoma City. For more information about the course or about mediation, call Jim Stovall at (405) 528-1121. Kiwanis Learn That IDD Is Preventable DisorderIodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) is the leading preventable cause of miscarriages, stillbirths, and mental and physical disabilities. Lack of iodine causes the disorder. Iodine is an important micronutrient in the human diet and is essential for the proper development of the brain and nervous system. Cecilia Schieber, a nutritionist at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, says, “A mere teaspoon of the nutrient iodine, consumed over a lifetime, is all a person needs to remain free from IDD.” “The symptoms of iodine deficiency, such as goiters, can be found in the earliest written records,” says Agnes Hatlelid, Kiwanis IDD committee chair. “Now, after 4,000 years, we can virtually eliminate this age-old health problem and change human history. That’s a very inspiring challenge for all our Kiwanis members and others in the community who would like to be part of this elimination effort.” IDD is rare in industrial nations where good nutrition and iodized salt are available. But in the rest of the world, more than 1.5 billion people, including 500 million children, are at risk of IDD. UNICEF Kiwanis clubs around the world are conducting a campaign in partnership with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, to eliminate IDD by the year 2000. To reach this goal, Kiwanis clubs have pledged to raise $75 million. These funds will support the production and distribution of iodized salt in at-risk areas, provide other remedial treatments, and educate the public on the benefits of using iodized salt. Just educating the public isn’t enough, we must help them provide the iodized salt to their nations said a spokesperson. Kiwanis learned that in Sri Lanka, government legislation prohibits the sale of noniodized salt, but producers can process only 28% of the nation’s need, in part because of the slow, unreliable method of drying the salt through evaporation. In Bhutan, a mountainous Himalayan country, a 1984 survey revealed an overall goiter rate of 64.5% and a high prevalence of cretinism. Their minister of Health and Education sees “the IDD project as one of the most successful health programs in the country.” In Nigeria, Misan Igbene, the Kiwanis Club president, states, “Life is rough for children here. Everyone is on their own. It is up to us to look out for them, because if we don’t, no one else will.” Part of the Nigerian Kiwanis Club effort within their own country is to provide food for needy children and distribute iodized salt to families that don’t have it. Funding Kiwanis funds are now at work in more than 65 nations, and UNICEF estimates that Kiwanis-funded IDD projects are now saving more than 8 million children from mental retardation each year. The Kiwanis Club of Ponca City is raising funds for the IDD campaign. “Any amount given is important and goes directly to the IDD project,” says Russell Shields, club president. “For every nickel raised, a child receives the chance to have a full, productive life. When our contribution is added to that of thousands of other Kiwanis clubs around the world, we can reach the $75 million goal.” If you would like to contribute, a check made out to Kiwanis FoundationIDD Project may be mailed to the Kiwanis Club of Ponca City, P.O. Box 2401, Ponca City, OK 74602-2401. The ABC TV newsmagazine program 20/20 featured IDD on a program Sept. 24. Hugh Downs, the co-anchor of the program, has researched a global war against IDD. Downs and his news crew traveled into remote regions to visit families affected by IDD, UNICEF personnel, health officials, and salt manufacturers. Success Expo Is Scheduled For MuskogeeThe Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a half-day personal development seminar entitled “Success Expo: Empowering People to Succeed” to be held Tuesday at the Muskogee Civic Center. Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series is known as America’s Master Motivator — and for good reason. His presentation style is packed with innovative ideas, timeless principles, and easy to use techniques that will reshape your vision of what is possible. For more than 25 years, Hansen has influenced top leaders, reshaping the vision of human potential. The best-selling author says he doesn’t have any complicated formulas for success. Hansen stated “that if people take the time to think about where they want to go in life, then their life will go where they want it to.” Former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh will serve as the emcee for this half-day development seminar, and Muskogee native Larry Wingate will give the motivational address. Mr. Wingate’s high energy presentation emphasizes the simple, yet profound ways each person can deal with the challenges they face daily. Ticket prices start at $49. Tickets can be ordered by phone at (918) 682-2401. Leigh Ledgerwood To WedAn Oct. 16 wedding in the Ponca City Cultural Center is being planned by Leigh Ann Ledgerwood and William George Bower III. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mrs. Lynne Terrell of Apache Junction, Ariz., and the granddaughter of George Harman of Ponca City. Bower is the son of Mrs. Candace Krauss of Colorado Springs, Colo. and William Bower II of Parma, Ohio. Ms. Ledgerwood is a 1989 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1994 graduate of Oklahoma State University. She is an EKG technologist with Mobile Cardiac Imaging. The prospective bridegroom attended Cleveland State University and served a tour of duty with the United States Navy. He is employed with Anheuser-Busch Sales in Tulsa. Lookin’ With LouWhat Season Is This?By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Should we hang Halloween pumpkins from the mantle, stuff Christmas socks in the Thanksgiving turkey and call the holidays - as a gal I know says — “TOO MUCH.” When did it become customary for Christmas offerings to be put out before Labor Day and not taken down until after New Year’s or is that Easter? What sort of tradition is this? Could it be the season of TOO MUCH? It has been suggested that we become the holiday dome (no infringement intended to the lodging place) of the world. But then, that suggestion comes too late - because we’ve been there, done that. Visualize with me for a moment as we celebrate “TOO MUCH.” First of all, everyone has to be properly attired, and that requires a tee-shirt. Now the designer tee would feature two dollar signs crossed in a capital T and some zeros spelling TOO. MUCH could come in the form of coins (newly minted state quarters) shaped into letters. But wait - there must be a logo for this holiday, and no respectable tee would go to press without this special creation. How about an overstuffed toy kangaroo with its pockets overflowing with TOO MUCH? It’s catchy and could be competition for Barney and those Beanie Babies. Next, of course, the holiday must have a cause. Aha, I have it - a mission statement. You know about mission statements. Those are the italicized words that industry, organizations and others use before they get down to the nitty gritty. The mission is always lofty, ambiguous and darned near impossible to achieve. TOO MUCH’s mission statement could say something like “To buy each man, woman, child and household pet the most useless, silly gift imaginable by the end of the next Millennium.” Course, this holiday would not be complete without those round-robin TOO MUCH family greetings telling everyone how well off they are. You know the kind, “Went to Egypt - hit golf balls off the pyramids while spouse flew over in a rented helicopter keeping score, as our son the movie producer had a film crew shoot the scene.” Could go on and on in this storyline, but the editor has already declared that would be TOO MUCH. So just hang the turkey, light the socks and stuff the pumpkin and enjoy! National Constitution Day ObservedBy Local DAR In observance of National Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the program at the September meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was devoted to a review of the history and contents of the United States Constitution. Mrs. Lynna Summers, fifth-grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, gave a history lesson that morning while attired in colonial costume. After the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies met to approve the Articles of Confederation, Mrs. Summers reported. This document provided for strong government by the states with a weaker central government. There was considerable disagreement as to the articles, so it was decided to hold a constitutional convention to discuss the future of the new country. Seventy-four delegates were appointed, but only 55 came, and not all of these at the same time. The most that attended at any one of the preliminary meetings was 30. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate, but all the delegates were over 42. They were all highly educated, which was unusual for those times, and they all had strong religious convictions. They met in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787, 11 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. The meeting was during the hottest weather recorded in that city — the temperature made even more uncomfortable because they met behind closed doors and windows because they wished to keep their discussions secret until they could reach an agreement. They argued, debated and compromised over a period of four months. Out of this heated convention evolved the United States Constitution, establishing three branches of government — the administrative, the legislative and the judicial — with a system of checks and balances which precluded any one branch from having too much power and control, Mrs. Summers explained. The group decided at least nine of the thirteen former colonies must approve the paper. At first, the delegates from Rhode Island refused to sign but later cooperated. Delaware became the first to sign and still proudly proclaims itself as “the first state.” The United States Constitution was officially ratified by all 13 states on Sept. 17, 1787. Almost immediately after ratification, some members of the Constitutional Convention, who were not completely satisfied with the contents, began to stress the importance of individual rights. As a result, there were 10 changes, or amendments, which became known as The Bill of Rights, approved in 1789. Since that time, only 17 additional amendments have been made during the ensuing 212 years. The original proclamation was placed in the custody of the United States government in 1796 and was moved with the seat of government from Philadelphia to New York City to Washington, D.C. During World War II, it was secretly moved to Fort Knox, Ky., for safekeeping. For over a century, it was housed in the Library of Congress, but, in 1952, this historic paper was transferred to the National Archives building where it is now on display to the public. The Constitution is in much better condition than is the Declaration of Independence, currently undergoing a restorative process. Approximately 40 members of the DAR, including those from Tonkawa and Blackwell, attended the luncheon meeting held at the American Legion. Mrs. Harold Prough, regent, presided over the business meeting. Mrs. Evelyn Cole read the history of the Tonkawa chapter, and Mrs. Elaine Fulton of Blackwell brought the president general’s message to the group. Mrs. Donna Humble announced that she had distributed material for the history essay contest to the fifth-, sixth-, seventh and eighth-grade students in the local schools. Kristina Nicole Myatt Weds Thane Edward TomlinsonMr. and Mrs. Thane Edward Tomlinson have established a home in Westminster, Calif., following their recent wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Their vows were solemnized in a 2 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. John Michalicka. The bride, the former Kristina Nicole Myatt, is the daughter of Thomas and Sandra Myatt, 209 North Thirteenth. The bridegroom is the son of Edward and Barbara Tomlinson of Seal Beach, Calif. Grandparents of the couple are Esther and Adolf Vlasak of Elroy, Wis., and James and Helene Tomlinson of Eau Claire, Wis. The bride is an elementary school teacher, and the bridegroom is a database web developer. Decorations included garden lanterns, white tulle bows, white floral arrangements accented with greenery. The musical program included “Hail Mary, Gentle Woman,” “Canon in D,” “The Prince of Denmark’s March,”and “The Wedding March.” Organist was Connie Von Ausdall, and vocalist was Cari Minor, who sang “Give Yourself To Love.” Alix and Tyler Ford were candlelighters, and readers were Sheila Ford, Donna Coignard and Julie Coignard. Attending the guest book were Merrick Dautrich and Deachi Guier. Other members of the house party were Sheila Ford and Amme Weilert. Brook Sheridan was flowergirl, and Taylor Edwards was the ringbearer. Cassie Thompson of Ponca City was the Matron of Honor, and bridesmaids were Jenny McSwain of Edmond, Paula Lamm of Estherwood, La., Erin Tomlinson of Seal Beach, Calif., Erin Paul of Oklahoma City, and Stacey Tate of Edmond. Each was attired in a a desert blue floor length designer sheath fashioned with a tiered chiffon bodice. Each carried a miniature version of the bridal bouquet. Serving as Best Man was Shawn Tomlinson of Huntington Beach, Calif. Groomsmen were Christopher Weilert of Edmond, Kevin Grimes of Oklahoma City, Jason Brant and Cooper Grimes of Golden, Colo., and Jon Miller of Tulsa. Ushers were Brian Coignard and Christopher Coignard of Mowata, La. The bride wore a designer gown of satin mystique. It featured a camibodice and pleated cummerbund complemented by a circular skirt and train. Her fingertip-length illusion veiling was secured by a satin headband, and she carried a bouqet of ivory and lavender roses, lavender freesia, purple lisanthus, pink miniature roses, white stephanotis and yellow solidego. She followed the tradition of wearing something old, a rosary that belonged to her grandmother, Martha Thevis, and a silk handkerchief that belonged to the bride’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother; something new, her gown; something borrowed, a handsewn bird of happiness borrowed from Shelia Ford, and something blue. Assisting with the reception at the Marland Mansion were Antoinette Coignard, the bride’s godmother; Sandy Boyer and Jackie Hunsucker. Photo ChangePhotographs of scholarship winners will no longer be used on the Lifestyles pages. Information concerning the award and its recipient will be used in a story if the organization’s news is usually reported in Lifestyles. Scholarship information should be submitted for placement on the Education page. Hilton Baker Celebrating 90th BirthdayAn open house 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the First United Methodist Church will honor Hilton Baker on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Friends and family are invited to attend the event. Mr. Baker was born Oct. 2, 1909 near Danville in Harper County, Kan. He married Lois Bacon Oct. 19, 1935, in Fort Scott, Kan. The couple has three children, Larry Baker of Oklahoma City, Sharon Beman of Guthrie, and Marlene Porter of Del City, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Baker likes to keep busy and enjoys helping other people. He worked for Boeing in Wichita, Kan. during the war, and later moved to Blackwell where he was employed with M & D Motor Freight. He moved to Ponca City in 1948, remaining employed with M & D, which later became Transcon Motor Freight. Mr. Baker retired in 1971, and had also worked for Toyota for 10 years. Miss Ponca City CandidateEditor’s Note: Candidates for the title of Miss Ponca City will be announced in The News each day through Sept. 29. They will appear as randomly selected by contestants and contest coordinators, with no preference indicated by date of publication. The Miss Ponca City Queen Contest will be held Friday, Oct. 1, at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Contestants are Heather Herard, Audra Ramsey, Andrea Johnson, Amanda Cobb, Jennifer Tippin, Adrienne Hines, Jessica Bowen, Halli Huffman, Christy Hassell, and Ashly Sawyers. Tickets are available from the contestants or by contacting Vicki Graves at 765-8679 or 7654736, and Jackie Cutler at 762-0437. The contest begins at 7:30 p.m., and Master of Ceremonies will be KIXR personality R.J. Masters. The winner of the contest will be awarded the traditional crown and sash, a trophy, scholarships and many other prizes. Contestants will be judged on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on the three-to-five minute presentation to include personal resume information, and the answers to the questions of “Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City” and “What Ponca City Means To Me.” The contest winner will represent Ponca City as a “Visiting Queen” in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival, slated Oct. 29 and 30. Miss Ponca City also acts as a goodwill ambassador, and attends various functions and speaking engagements throughout her year’s reign as her personal schedule allows. The title of Miss Ponca City is currently held by Ashley Van Hoesen, daughter of Everette and Sonja Van Hoesen. One of the candidates for the title is Jessica Reneé Bowen, daughter of Ken and Sharon Bowen, 1513 Shirlee Avenue. A junior student, Miss Bowen is home-schooled. She has won several beauty pageants, and placed first in talent, photogenic and overall beauty. A member of the Oklahoma Kids Talent Organization for six years, she has won awards in dance and vocal. At the age of five she was named “Little Miss Ponca City” in the Little Miss and Master pageant. She has attended public and private schools and has won several awards in citizenship, achievement and music. She also holds an American Legion Award given for high qualities in character, honor, courage, scholarship, leadership and service. Her hobbies include singing, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. Miss Bowen is a member of the volleyball and basketball teams at the Cornerstone Christian Academy. She is a cheerleader and spends time in singing and dance instruction. A member of Longwood Baptist Church, she is active with the youth group and enjoys attending church camp. Northwest District Meeting for OFMC Held in StillwaterThe Northwest District meeting of the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs, a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, met Sept. 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater for its annual meeting. Northwest District Vice President Will Paine, president of the St. Cecilia Music Club of Stillwater, chaired the event. Attending were the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs officers: Diannah Parker, Chickasha, president; Ann Dougherty, Bartlesville, vice president; Beatrice Hamilton, Chickasha, secretary; Domer Dougherty, Bartlesville, treasurer. The Northwest District of the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs is composed of the Ladies Music Club of Oklahoma City, the Ponca City Music Club of Ponca City and the St. Cecilia Music Club of Stillwater. Dedicated to finding and encouraging young musical talent, the National Federation of Music Clubs offers more than $750,000 in competition and awards on the local, state and national level. The National Federation of Music Clubs is one of the world’s largest philanthropic, nonprofit music organizations. NFMC is one of the two music organizations chartered by the United States Congress and is the only music-organization member of the United Nations. The Federation conducts annual Junior Festivals with more than 115, 000 participants. An Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs orientation workshop was conducted by the OFMC president covering American Music month in November, National Music Week in May, Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs Musician of the Year, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony in Eureka Springs, Ark., and other areas of interest which have the support of the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs. Leslie Rardin of Ponca City was the speaker addressing information regarding the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs, Junior Music Clubs, and the Junior Music Festivals which are held annually throughout the state. The president of the Ponca City Music Club is Suzi Lenhart; Jeannette Sias of Edmond is president of the Ladies Music Club of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Historical SocietyOctober 1999 Oct. 1 — Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education, Old Central, Stillwater: Changing quarterly exhibit on state colleges, universities, regular museum hours, free (405) 744-2828. Oct. 1-31 — OHS Bookstore, Wiley Post Historical Building, Oklahoma City: Annual membership sale with 40 percent discount on all books published by OHS, (405) 522-5214. Oct. 2 — Fort Supply Historic Site, Fort Supply: Cavalry day celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Ben Clarke-Toch-e-me-ah Lecture by Candace Greene of Smithsonian Institution Department of Anthropology on “Honors and Owners: Coup as Possessions,” 2:30 p.m., free (580) 766-3767. Oct. 2 — Fort Gibson Historic Site, Trail of Tears Living History, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free (918) 478-4088. Oct. 5 — Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education, Stillwater: Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., reservations required, fee $50, (405) 744-2828. Oct. 3 — Cherokee Strip Conference Center, Enid: Oklahoma Centennial Farm-Ranch Awards presentation by OHS and Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, reception at 2 p.m., (405) 521-6249. Oct. 6 — Pawnee Bill Ranch Museum, Pawnee: Moccasin Making by Addie Jacobs of Ponca City for Women’s Program, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., free (918) 762-2513. Oct. 8-10 — Chouteau Memorial Ranch, Salina: Early 1800s Fur Trade Living History, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 8-9; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 10, free (918) 434-2224. Oct. 9 — Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee: Wild West Car Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., fee to be announced, (918) 762-2513. Oct. 9 — Peter Conser House, Heavener: Annual Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., quilts to be accepted 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 8, free (918) 653-2493. Oct. 15 — Henry Overholser House, Oklahoma City: Heritage Twilight Premier with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. and gourmet dinner at 8 p.m. on the lawn and preview of Heritage Hills Homes Tour to benefit Overholser Mansion Lawn and Garden, fee $80 by invitation, (405) 528-8485. Oct. 16 — Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Tatting Workshop by Judi Banashek, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (405) 375-5176. Oct. 16 — Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Double Wall Basket Weaving Workshop by Edana Caldwell, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., pre-registration required, bring salad to share for lunch, fee $35, (405) 375-5176. Oct. 16 — Fort Towson Historic Site, Fort Towson: Annual Choctaw Cultural Festival with living history, Choctaw crafts, dancing, stick ball games, story telling, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $2 per car (580) 873-2634. Oct. 16-17 — Henry Overholser House, Oklahoma City: Annual Heritage Hills Homes Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 17. Tour feesadults $8 in advance, $10 at the door; children 12-and-under $5.50, (405) 528-8485. Oct. 19 — T.B. Ferguson House, Watonga: Victorian Christmas Workshop, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (580) 623-5069. Oct. 21 — Oklahoma Historical Society Board Room, Wiley Post Historical Buildings, Oklahoma City: Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting, 10 a.m., free, (405) 521-6249. Oct. 23-24 — Fort Gibson Historic Site, Fort Gibson: Fall Harvest Living History, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, regular admission (918) 478-4088. Oct. 28-30 — Fort Washita Historic Site, Durant-Madill: Ghost Stories indoor program, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. each evening; outdoor walking tour, 9 p.m. each evening, fee $6, (918) 924-6502. Oct. 29-30 — George M. Murrell House, Park Hill: Ghost Stories, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. each evening, reservations requested for limited seating, fee $2, (918) 456-2751. Oct. 29-30 — Henry Overholser House, Oklahoma City: Ghost Stories with Marie Harris, 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each evening, preregistration requested, fee $5, (405) 528-8485. Oct. 29-30 — Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education, Stillwater: Ghost Stories, 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. each evening, fee $5, (405) 744-2828. November 1999 Nov. 1-21 - Museum of the Cherokee Strip, Enid: American Indian Realism traveling photo exhibit, regular museum hours, free (580) 237-1907. Nov. 1-Dec. 30 - Museum of the Western Prairie, Altus: Creches and Christmas Trees exhibit, regular museum hours, free (580) 482-1044. Nov. 3 - Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee: Beadwork on Broadcloth by William “Bill” Tohee of Otoe-Missouri/Iowa descent for women's program, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., free, (918) 762-2513. Nov. 6 - Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Field Companion Basket Weaving Workshop by Edana Caldwell of Woodward, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., fee $35 (405) 375-5176. Nov. 11-13 - Fort Towson Historic Site, Fort Towson: 1836 Campaign Living History, reenactment by 7th Infantry of march from Fort Towson to Nacogdoches, Texas, with 10-mile marches and encampments each day near Fort Towson and Doaksville, free, (580) 873-2634. Nov. 12-13 - Fort Washita Historic Site, Durant-Madill: Civil War Candlelight Tour with living history scenes, tours starting at 6:30 p.m., fee $5, (580) 924-6502. Nov. 13 - Fort Gibson Historic Site, Fort Gibson: Ladies Camp of Instruction for women reenactors on 19th Century basic skills, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., pre-registration required, fee $10 including lunch, (918) 478-4088. Nov. 14 - Frank Phillips House, Bartlesville: Frank Phillips Birthday Celebration by Oklahoma Historical Society and Washington County Historical Society, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (918) 336-2941. Nov. 14 - Fort Washita Historic Site, Durant-Madill: 1840s Civil War military encampment, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, (580) 924-6502. Nov. 15-16 - Historic Carnegie Library and Oklahoma Territorial Museum, Guthrie: Statehood Day School Programs, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. each day, free (405) 282-1889. Nov. 20 - Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Tatting Workshop by Judi Banashek, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (405) 375-5176. Nov. 25-Dec. 31 - Oklahoma Territorial Museum, Guthrie: Victorian Christmas Trees exhibit, regular museum hours, free (405) 282-1889. Surprise Party Honors PairA surprise event Sept. 19 honored Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Thiele, 1700 Fairway Place, on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Hosts for the event were their daughter, Kim VanDeburgh; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Grimes; and Glenda Garriga. Thiele and the former Ruth Grimes were married Sept. 20, 1959, at the First Lutheran Church in Ponca City. They made their first home in Blackwell, and are members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Blackwell. Mr. Thiele was a mechanic for 18 years before going into the field of pipefitting. He enjoys showing old cars. Mrs. Thiele has been employed with Air Systems Components for 18 years. The couple has a daughter, Kim VanDeburgh; a son, Glenn Thiele; and three grandchildren, Chris Thiele, Kim VanDeburgh and Leigh VanDeburgh, all of Ponca City. Wah-Sha-She Club Holds MeetingRoxann Sensman was hostess to the August meeting of the Wah-Sha-She homemakers. The meeting was called to order by president Betty Herard. Nine members answered roll call with their favorite sport. There were three guests present: Melissa Ross, Harold Marshall and Harley Moore. Secretary Ellen Neely read the minutes of the last meeting. She reported a donation to the Mission to help with their utilities. Members also donated paper, pencils, crayon’s, glue, notebook paper, etc. for the school children at the mission. The club donated 24 backpacks for them. All members also got together at Betty Herard’s and peeled and sliced 18 gallons of apples for the mission. Lew Penoi read the devotion, and treasurer Connie Mullenax gave the treasurer’s report. Roxann Sensman said the kindergarten children at McCord School needed mats for their rest period, so the club will provide them. President Herard asked everyone to get their entries to her for the Osage County Fair starting Sept. 9. Peggy Delaney gave a lesson on herbs and their many uses. Members made crafts for the upcoming McCord Arts and Crafts Show. Secret sister gifts were exchanged, and the Sept. meeting scheduled for Linda Wooter’s home. Ponca City Music Club Sets LuncheonThe Ponca City Music Club will open the year with a salad luncheon at the Cultural Center on Friday, Oct. 1, at noon. Hostesses are Kathy Wimberley, Frances Thompson, Norma Suggs, Bobbie Motz, Ann Salmons, and Barbara Younger The program will be presented by the Home School Girls Ensemble directed by Cathy Byard and accompanied by Ann Salmons. Singing for Music Club will be Shannon Perkins, Jessica Gardner, Katie Sapp, April Harden, Bethany Harden, Emily Lewis, Leah, Bolay, Sarah Bowen, Bethany Bowen, Ammy Fahrney, and Elisa Massey. The Home School Girls Ensemble has sung at the PCHES Graduation Ceremony, has received three consecutive superior ratings at the Federation of Music Clubs Regional and State Festivals, rehearses once a week, and presents one to two concerts each semester. The group is an auditioned girls ensemble of Home School girls in grades 7-12 in the Ponca City area. The Ponca City Music Club is a member of the National Federation of Music clubs and the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs. Veteran Reporter Writing Lifestyles Garden ColumnEditor’s note: The Lifestyles Department is pleased to announce a special feature for the Garden Page will begin Sept. 30 for readers of The News. Longtime reporter, Kathy Zehr, is retiring Oct. 1; but, has agreed to write a |