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Mental Illness Awareness Week Scheduled
Liberty Students To Present Art Program at Gym
Healthy Day 2000 Set Oct. 9 at YMCA
Several Face Charges After Drug Operation

Mental Illness Awareness Week Scheduled

In light of the recent emotional trauma our children have faced with the violent acts invading our public schools, concerns of road rage and the emotional scars left behind in the wake of the devastating tornadoes which ravaged Oklahoma recently, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Association will join others nationwide to recognize Oct. 3-9 as Mental Illness Awareness Week.

“Let’s face it. Often times, life is not easy,” Arthur Rousseau, M.D., chair, Public Information Committee, Oklahoma Psychiatric Association, said. “Many people throughout Oklahoma are troubled, anxious or depressed, and do not know why each day seems harder. They blame themselves for what has happened and are afraid nothing can be done.”

But like most health problems, mental illness can be treated.

“We in the mental health community must work to overcome the silence of those who suffer by increasing our efforts to communicate with the victims of mental illness and those who care for them,” Dr. Rousseau said. “We encourage people to ask questions, seek information and dispel the fear by talking openly about the illnesses.”

Persons interested in learning more about the baffling world of bipolar disorder (manic depression) are invited to watch the OETA broadcast of the film “Dark Glasses and Kaleidoscopes” on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 p.m. During the broadcast, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services’ toll-free Reach-Out hotline, 1-800-522-9054, will be manned by additional mental health professionals and family and consumer advocates ready to answer questions about mental illnesses, offer free printed material, as well as provide statewide referral for mental health care.

For people living with manic-depressive illness, the view of life can seem dark and ominous, or deceptively beautiful. In fact, manic depression can twist and distort the minds of very healthy individuals, to the point that their jobs, their families and even their lives can be lost.

“Dark Glasses and Kaleidoscopes” with host Tony Dow, explores the symptoms and treatment of manic depression through honest, emotional testimony of people and families who live with these illnesses. This program will provide information, answers and hopes for those who suffer, and for their families and friends.

“Silence has prevented one in four Oklahomans from seeking help to stop the suffering caused by mental illness,” Dr. Rousseau added. “Inappropriate shame keeps people silent, but the real shame is that these illnesses are almost always treatable.”

Additional information is available by visiting the website of the Oklahoma Psychiatric Association, www.okpsych.com, by email at opa@telepath.com or by telephone at (405) 360-5066.

Liberty Students To Present Art Program at Gym

Ann Shanks, artist-in-residence, has been working with students at Liberty Elementary. Under the direction of Shanks, the students have been learning about the art of dance.

Second and fourth grade Liberty students will present a program on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the school gym. The public is invited to attend.

This project was made possible with the assistance of the Oklahoma Arts Council.

Healthy Day 2000 Set Oct. 9 at YMCA

Ponca City and Kay County residents will have an opportunity to gather important information concerning their health at Healthy Day 2000 — a health fair hosted by the Ponca City Chamber Health and Medical Committee and the YMCA. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the YMCA, Seventh and Grand.

The fair will feature screening, information booths, exercise classes and activities for all ages. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is a sponsor of the event and provides information on a variety of topics at its booth. St. Joseph Home Health will provide blood sugar screening. Other screenings that will be available at the event include vision, dental, blood pressure, carpal tunnel, depression and fitness.

Several exercise classes are scheduled throughout the event. Boxaerobics will be offered from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A total fitness class will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m., and target training will be offered from 11 to 11:30 a.m. In addition, several water activities will be offered. An aqua jog class will be held at 10:15 a.m., and a lap swim will take place at 11 a.m. Following the health fair, an open swim will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. for all ages.

Flu shots will be available during the event for those age nine and older. There will be no out-of-pocket expense if you bring your Medicare, Part B card. Otherwise, shots are $10.

For more information, contact Janet White, director of wellness at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, at 765-0594 or Erika Macy at the Kay County Health Department, 762-1641.

Several Face Charges After Drug Operation

Several area suspects arrested in last week’s drug investigation have appeared in District Court on related charges.

Assistant District Attorney Brian Surber said 43 persons were arrested after 55 warrants were issued and five search warrants were served Thursday by agents of the District Attorney’s Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force.

The task force seized two vehicles, along with a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a commercial meat smoker during the operation. Arrest complaints ranged from misdemeanor possession charges to felony delivery and conspiracy charges developed from a three-month investigation.

Surber said the drug task force “is trying to make the drug peddlers become apprehensive to sell, which makes the obtaining of drugs more difficult for everyone.

“If we can deter that, perhaps a higher percentage of people won’t start in the first place,” he said.

Individuals appearing in District Court on various related charges include the following:

Robert Epperly, 32, Blackwell, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Crystal L. Kahle, 18, Blackwell, possession of methamphetamine.

Bonnie Logan, 34, Tonkawa, conspiracy to deliver and delivery of marijuana.

Roy Dewayne Luna, 32, Blackwell, delivery of marijuana.

Teri Tebow, 37, Blackwell, possession of methamphetamine.

Charles Stewart, 39, Blackwell, possession of methamphetamine.

Michael Wayne Gaither, 31, Blackwell, delivery of marijuana after former conviction.

Rafael Morphin, 34, Tonkawa, delivery of cocaine.

Jorge Ortiz Lopez, 28, Tonkawa, delivery of cocaine.

Lara Jesus Lopez, 36, Tonkawa, delivery of cocaine.

Rhonda Sue Fahs, 45, Blackwell, possession of marijuana.

Jason Fahs, 22, Blackwell, possession of marijuana.

Eric Looper, 24, Blackwell, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

Sheri Rakes, 36, Blackwell, possession of marijuana.

Sherri Lin Saltarelli, 20, Ponca City, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

Joni Fay Avey, 44, Ponca City, obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by fraud.

Danny Carnes, 42, Ponca City, delivery of marijuana.

Christy Clark, 24, Ponca City, conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine.

William Eberhard, 33, Ponca City, possession of methamphetamine.

Tim Eddinger, 35, Ponca City, possession of methamphetamine after former conviction.

Justin Lee Harris, 39, Ponca City, delivery of marijuana.

Steven Wayne Hodge, 49, Ponca City, delivery of crack.

Glenn Jemison, 28, Ponca City, delivery of marijuana.

Kelby Dawn Kerr, 18, Ponca City, delivery of marijuana.

Michael A. Williams, 36, Ponca City, obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by fraud.

Demetrius Ferrell, 57, Ponca City, delivery of marijuana and crack.

Homer Dennis Cassidy, 38, Ponca City, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Barry Gregg Griffin, 41, Ponca City, delivery of methamphetamine.

Kelly K. Grass, also known as Kelly K. Shoptease, 41, Ponca City, possession of marijuana.

Jodi Lynn Hudson, 22, Ponca City, possession of marijuana.

Ellen F. Remy, 20, Ponca City, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

The District Attorney’s drug task force is made possible by a federal grant and is funded by the Department of Justice.

The arrests took place in Ponca City, Blackwell, Tonkawa and rural Kay County. Participating agencies included the Ponca City, Tonkawa Perry and Blackwell police departments, the Kay County Sheriff’s Department, the district attorney’s office, the Oklahoma Department of Probation and Parole, the OSBI, the state bureau of narcotics and dangerous drugs, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

DEATHS

Alvin Enoch Vap
Louis R. Bellinghausen

Alvin Enoch Vap

NEWKIRK — Alvin Enoch Vap, longtime Newkirk area farmer, died Monday night, Sept. 27, 1999 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 73.

A prayer service has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller-Stahl Funeral Service chapel in Newkirk. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk with the Rev. Richard Beckman as celebrant. Burial is to follow at Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.

Alvin Enoch Vap was born Nov. 20, 1925 on the family farm southwest of Newkirk. He was the son of Enoch and Emilia (Borkavec) Vap. He grew up, attended a small rural school in the area, and graduated from Newkirk High School in 1943. After graduation he farmed in the Newkirk area. On Feb. 4, 1955, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served until his discharge at Fort Sheridan, Ill. on March 14, 1956.

On Feb. 20, 1960, he and Gladys Katherine Means were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Arkansas City, Kan. They established their first home near the family farm where he grew up. Six years later the couple moved to the family farm where they have since resided. Mr. Vap was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and was a third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus. He served as a board member for both the Farmers Coop and the Soil Conservation Agency for several years. He enjoyed farming and working in his shop.

He is survived by his wife Gladys of the home; three sons, Chris Vap of Alva, Curtis Vap and David Vap, both of Newkirk one daughter Nancy Vap of Ponca City; one brother Ernest Vap of Newkirk; two sisters, Bertha Schieber of Newkirk and Anastasia “Stacy” Otto of Ponca City; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Frances Schieber.

Casket bearers will be nephews, Joe Schieber, Gene Schieber, Ray Schieber, Don Schieber, Duane Vap and Neal Otto.

A memorial fund has been established with St. Francis Catholic Church, c/o Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk OK 74647-0468.

Obituaries

Louis R. Bellinghausen

Louis R. “Louie” Bellinghausen, lifelong Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 75.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church by the Rev. John J. Michalicka, pastor. A rosary will be said Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel led by Father Michalicka. There will be no viewing following the mass, however; friends may call at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Thursday.

Louis R. Bellinghausen was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Louis Leonard and Martha Susan (Schiltz) Bellinghausen. When he was one year old, the family moved to Ponca City and farmed west of here. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Ponca City Senior High School in 1942. While in high school, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America.

From 1943 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was stationed at numerous military bases throughout central United States. He was trained as a pilot then as a radio technician before receiving an honorable discharge. Mr. Bellinghausen then attended Oklahoma A&M and graduated on Jan. 26, 1951, with a bachelor of science degree in animal sciences.

On Aug. 10, 1950, he married Marjorie L. Roesner at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kan. Following his college graduation, Mr. Bellinghausen continued working on the family farm and began working for Maurer-Neuer Packing Co. in Arkansas City, Kan. In 1955, he began a 29-year career as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Ponca City. While continuing to farm and work as a letter carrier, he also was employed as an underwriter for the Farmer’s Union Insurance Co. and owned and managed the Bellinghausen Insurance Agency, retiring in 1989.

Mr. Bellinghausen was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and served as communion minister to the homebound. He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 57 years. Also, he had been a member of the Association of Letter Carriers for 41 years. He was a lifetime member of the Oklahoma Farmer’s Union Insurance Group and a charter member of the Pioneer Historical Society. He served as secretary for the Osage County Farmer's Union Local No. 384 for many years. He was a member of the Agrarian Club and was currently serving as president. Additionally, he held memberships in the American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, Prime Timers Club, Heritage Club and American Association of Retired Persons, as well as the Oklahoma State Alumni Association and Kay Electric Cooperative.

He enjoyed reading, writing letters and working crossword puzzles. He also enjoyed tinkering with his lawn mower and farm equipment. Most of all, he loved playing with and talking to his children and grandchildren. In recent years, he and his wife enjoyed traveling to visit various relatives and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of the home; six daughters, Kathy Gray of Ponca City, Jeanne Wiles and her husband Paul of Ardmore, Joyce Hallbauer and her husband Gary of Fort Worth, Texas, Evelyn Appleman and her husband Jim of Edmond, Mary Wilson and her husband Shawn of Canyon, Texas, and Juanita Rice and her husband Craig of Norman; and two sons, Ralph and his wife Marilee of Ponca City and John and his wife Lea of Altus, Ark.

Additional survivors include four sisters, Betty Brown and her husband Linden of Ponca City, Lorene Buettner of Edmond. Mary Catherine Kirkpatrick and her husband Bernie of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Patty Jean Kastanek and her husband Alton of Boulder, Colo.; two brothers, Jim and his wife Betty Ann of Hurst, Texas, and Robert and his wife Jane of Hallsville, Mo.

Also 18 grandchildren: Dan, Lacey and Mindy Gray, Melissa and Jason Wiles, Chris, Todd and Greg Hallbauer, Jeremy and Heather Appleman, Jamie Floyd and her husband Larry, Jay Bellinghausen, and David, Lindsey, Lauren and Beth Wilson, and Kira and Parker Rice; and one great-granddaughter, Shelby Floyd.

Casket bearers will be Ken Buettner, Daniel Gray, David Wilson, Jay Bellinghausen, Chris Hallbauer, Jason Wiles and Jeremy Appleman. Honorary bearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus.

Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Mary’s Catholic School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1330, Ponca City, OK 74602.

paid obituary

NEWS BRIEFS

Square Dancers — The Chikaskia Valley Square Dancers will gather Friday at the VFW ballroom, 3000 East Prospect. Pre-Rounds begin at 7:30 p.m. with Bob Collyar, and squares start at 8 p.m. with Bud Fisher. NCD officers will visit and members are asked to bring finger foods. Donations for a silent auction of gift, craft or food items will also be accepted.

Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.

Veterans Day Parade Meeting — The committee planning the Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 6, will meet tonight at the VFW, East Prospect, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited and urged to attend.

Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. 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 at 6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. For further information call Pam Wilburn at 580-765-0864.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Lifechain — Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor of Northeast Baptist Church, invites all Christians to take a stand for life and participate in Lifechain ’99 Oct. 3. Those participating will meet at 2:20 p.m. for opening prayer at the north end of the Pioneer Shopping Center, and Lifechain will be 2:30-3:30 p.m. from Grand Avenue to Highland on Fourteenth street. For more information call Betty Tautfest, 765-2404 or 762-1354.

Alabam’s Barber Shop closed for vacation, September 30. Reopens October 5. adv.

Foodshare Program — The Heartland Foodshare program deadline to order is Oct. 8. Orders are taken on Thursdays and Fridays only at the RSVP office, 110 North Fourth. You must volunteer two hours a month to qualify to purchase a share for $16.60. For more information contact RSVP at 762-9412.

Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv.

Donations Accepted — The congregation at the First Christian Church in Kaw City has conducted bake sales, garage sales, craft sales and accepted contributions for creating a new parking area. The parking lot will also be used for the youth of Kaw City to play basketball and badminton. Interested persons may send donations to the church office, P.O. Box 20, Kaw City, OK 74641.

Suspicious Activity — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:29 a.m. Wednesday that a suspected burglary had occurred at a business in the 3100 block of U.S. 60 East. A suspect’s vehicle had been described. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office was notified and a deputy was sent to the area. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and located the vehicle and suspect, which were held for the officials from Osage County.

Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv.

Do You Know CPR? — Free one time per month classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation given by the Ponca City Fire Department training center. Adult Heartsaver Class will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium Sunshine Room (south side). All classes are conducted according to the American Heart Association standards. For additional information call 765-3178.

Dart Tournament Saturday October 2nd 3 p.m. sharp. $5 entry, $1 mystery out. 501 doubles. Double elimination. Blue Lite Lounge. adv.

1975 Reunion — The Ponca City High School graduating class of 1975 will hold a reunion planning meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at 915 North Fourth. For more information call 765-9964.

Big Fall Flea Market. Saturday October 2. 9am to 5pm. Space available. 580-362-6220. Kirkendall’s Antiques and Flea Market, Highway 77, Newkirk Oklahoma. adv.

Alliance for Youth — The Ponca City Alliance for Youth Juvenile Crime/Substance Abuse Prevention Taskforce will meet 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ponca City Library Board Room. If you need further information, contact Michele Jean at 765-2476.

Fall Open - Back on the Rack. Superior service, quality, and value!! (580) 718-0086. adv.

Threats — A woman from the 1700 block of Bradbary Lane requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday concerning threats. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv.

Television Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 3:04 p.m. Tuesday that a television was on fire at a residence in the 1600 block of Crawford. Four units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded but found no fire.

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.

Suspect Held — The Communications Center received two 911 calls at 3:37 p.m. Tuesday from a woman in the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue that a disturbance was occurring including the breaking of a window at the residence. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a 25-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery. A report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Ponca Avenue and South Osage Street at 3:28 p.m. Tuesday that an 18-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 900 block of West Grand Avenue at 6:42 p.m. Tuesday that a 35-year-old man was being held on a Nowata County warrant for failure to pay.

Vehicle Stolen — A woman from the 300 block of South Elm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:06 a.m. Wednesday that her vehicle was stolen from the driveway. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Damaged — A woman from the 900 block of North Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had been keyed. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken.

Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Osage at 8:51 p.m. Tuesday that a suspect of a recent disturbance in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street had been sighted and assistance was needed. Two other officers responded and a 34-year-old man was held for public intoxication, destruction of property, resisting arrest and assault on an officer.

Retirement reception for Delores Cady. Thursday, Sept. 30th. Carla’s Hallmark, downtown. adv.

Harassment — A woman from the 6100 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday that harassing telephone calls had been received. The Kay County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, reported at 3:52 a.m. Wednesday to the Ponca City Police Department that a subject had drive off without paying for $11.50 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

LIFESTYLES

Miss Ponca City Candidate
Italian Food On The Menu For Diabetics
Oktoberfest Weekend Event at Mansion
Eta Delta Chapter Schedules Events Through December
Katherine Moriarty Becomes Bride of Allen Reigh Weston II

Miss Ponca City Candidate

Editor’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 Ashly Dawn Sawyers, junior at Ponca City High School, and daughter of Chris and Crystal Noel, 402 South Fifth. She is a member of the Pep Club and student council at Po-Hi, and a member of HOSA at Pioneer Technology Center. A Volun-Teen at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, she enjoys interior decorating and working with children.

Miss Sawyers has attended regional singing competition and received a departmental award in chorus. A member of the First Church of the Nazarene, she is active in youth group, and assists with teaching in Sunday School and Childrens’ church. She enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures.

Italian Food On The Menu For Diabetics

Doris Cross’ newest cookbook, “Real Italian Food for People With Diabetes,” published by Prima Publishing of California, is destined to be as successful as her other fat-free and diabetic cookbooks.

On Saturday, Cross will be at Brace Books & More on North 14th Street to share recipes, sign cookbooks, and offer taste-tempting samples of recipes she has prepared from her various cookbooks.

From 1 to 3 p.m., interested persons may enjoy the recipe sampling, talk with Cross about healthy cooking and healthy eating, and get signed copies of any of her cookbooks.

Cross owns Doris’ Weight Loss Center in Stillwater. She has shared her philosophy of healthy eating and lifestyle changes through numerous speaking engagements with various groups and major medical centers.

She travels throughout the region to present seminars and teach cooking classes. Several times in the last several years she has offered seminars at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Also featured at Brace Books & More on Saturday will be two products which Cross recommends in her fat-free cookbooks which are not commonly found in grocery stores. Buttermist, a cooking spray, and Hendrickson’s Fat Free Salad Dressing.

Other books by Doris Cross include “Doris’ Fat Free Down-Home Cooking,” “Real Food for People With Diabetes,” and “Mexican Food for People With Diabetes.”

Oktoberfest Weekend Event at Mansion

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

A salesman from the word “go,” Mike Grubb, chairman of the Recreation and Tourism Committee of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce in 1980, wouldn’t take “no” for an answer when it came to organizing an Oktoberfest.

Grubb and his committee decided to promote a fall “Fest” and the natural place for it was at the Marland Mansion. The first Oktoberfest was a one-day event that has now grown to two full days.

Grubb, U.S. Marketing Manager for Lindsay Manufacturing, said the idea was to have a city-wide celebration and to bring in some money. And they did — as Grubb recalls — the first Oktoberfest cleared $349 and the committee was ecstatic.

One of his most cherished memories is being at the Marland grounds the evening before the Oktoberfest with the now deceased Paul Prather. Looking out over the grounds with everything looking green and the colorful set-ups, he saw Lydie Marland up on the hill viewing the grounds and perhaps reflecting on the past.

Grubb is a regular patron of the Oktoberfest. He says, “Every time I look at the Oktoberfest and how it has grown, I think that we wouldn’t have had this festival for Ponca City and the community without resources provided by the Chamber of Commerce and the first Marland Mansion executive Charles Hepler.

“The first event was put on by a lot of people working hard. Frank Mossauer came out and emceed the entertainment and, of course, 101 Beverage has always been supportive,” Grubb said. One of the big attractions, of course, is the beer tent

After two years as chairman, Grubb passed the baton, and the Marland Estate Commission took charge of the event and reaped the benefit. The Oktoberfest was expanded to a two-day event, and many attractions were added. During one of the most profitable years the Fest raised $20,000 for the Marland Estate Foundation. The money is used for restoration projects.

The event is sometimes plagued by rain due to the fall season. Charles Miller, who was chairman for several years, can remember some of those years vividly. Bette Marsh also chaired the event for several years, and rain has always been a concern.

Last year was a rain-out, and Stan Paynter, now in his third year as chairman, is glad to have 1998 behind him and looking forward to nice crisp Fall days for Saturday and Sunday.

The more the event changes, the more it stays the same, good food, live entertainment, interesting crafts, games for youth, and this year, a sports tent with televised football are on tap.

Admission is $3 for adults or $5 for a two-day pass, $2 for children ages seven though 11, and children six and under are free. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission to the Oktoberfest also allows a free visit to the Artist Studio, where Jo Saylors has an exhibit, the Bryant Baker Studio, and Lydie’s Cottage.

Eta Delta Chapter Schedules Events Through December

Eighteen Eta Delta members and spouses attended a fall cookout Sept. 25 at the home of Gorlyn and Paula Harryman. Sixteen members met Sept. 27 for the regular chapter meeting in the home of Cecelia Schieber. Betty Wyatt reported the Friendship Feast will receive a $50 donation as the chapter’s October service project. Orders were taken for the new Beta Sigma Phi Cookbook, and City Council activities were discussed.

Members will exchange “Fall” Secret Sister gifts at the Oct. 11 meeting hosted by Linda Paulson. Also, at that meeting, a Ritual of Welcome and Pledge Ritual will be conducted for Pam Lanman and Linda Sparks respectively. Several couples plan to attend the “Diamonds” Christmas Show coming to the Poncan Theater in December. Nancy Taylor invited chapter members to a Tailgate Party before the OSU game on Oct. 9.

Marilyn Jouret received the Beta Bud Basket and Pat Sipe won the door prize. Ms. Schieber presented a program featuring The Story Teller toys. The developmentally-appropriate felt books and toys maintain tradition through storytelling, as well as, open doors of communication and creativity to those who use them she said.

Katherine Moriarty Becomes Bride of Allen Reigh Weston II

Katherine Ann Moriarty and Allen Reigh Weston II exchanged marriage vows in a 5 p.m. ceremony recently at Sheridan Christian Center in Tulsa.

The Rev. Vep Ellis, of Sheridan Christian Center, and the Rev. Brian Early, of First Christian Church in Owasso, officiated.

The bride is the daughter of John and Mary Ann Moriarty, former Ponca City residents, now of Owasso. The bridegroom is the son of Reigh and Sharon Weston of Owasso.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a formal- length sleeveless gown of white satin. The backless dress featured a boat neckline and a princess waistline. The bodice was accented with Alencon lace, pearls and sequins. The cathedral-length train was covered with sculptured lace and beadwork. Her short veil was trimmed in satin ribbon and secured by a satin rose headpiece. She carried a bouquet of white roses, white mountain lilies, calla lilies, stephanotis, purple statice and ivy. Attached to the bouquet were two white satin ribbons which held the wedding rings of the bride’s paternal grandmother and the bridegroom’s maternal great-grand-mother, symbolizing the two families becoming one.

The honor attendants were Lisa Ablett and Lorie Proctor McNeal. Bridesmaid was Tricia Kuhn, and junior bridesmaids were Megan Moriarty and Mollie Sanders, cousins of the bride. The flower girl was Kaylee Stallings, niece of the bridegroom.

Serving his brother as Best Man was Jason Stallings, and groomsmen were John Moriarty, brother of the bride, and Dustin McNeal. The ringbearer was Mitchell Moriarty, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Pat and Sean Moriarty, Buddy Owens and Carl Borza.

A reception in honor of the couple was held at the church immediately following the ceremony. A private reception for the couple, hosted by the bride’s parents, was also held at the Doubletree Hotel Warren Place in Tulsa.

After a wedding trip to the Hawaiian Islands of Maui and Kauai, the couple now resides in Oklahoma City where the bridegroom is employed with Moore public schools and the bride is in her senior year in nursing at the University of Central Oklahoma.

SPORTS

Stoops Ignores Irish Hype
Cat Linebackers Face Double Duty

Stoops Ignores Irish Hype

By OWEN CANFIELD

AP Sports Writer

NORMAN (AP) — As a boy growing up in northern Ohio, Bob Stoops said, he never got too caught up in Notre Dame football. He still doesn’t.

Stoops said Tuesday he respects Notre Dame’s rich tradition, but that his concerns this week lie with how his Oklahoma team will prepare to play the Fighting Irish.

He’ll let others get wrapped up in hype if they wish. What he says to his team about Notre Dame will involve strategy, not history.

‘‘We won’t talk a whole lot about them,’’ Stoops said Tuesday. ‘‘Our guys are aware we’re playing, certainly, a tradition-rich program. Again, we’ve got to focus on ourself doing the very best we can to be prepared and excited and ready to play, which we will be.

‘‘But we’re also aware that we’ve got a pretty good history and tradition here too, and we’ve got a lot of those people to live up to.’’

No. 23 Oklahoma (3-0) and Notre Dame (1-3) are two of the truly great names in college football. Notre Dame has won eight national championships and has produced seven Heisman Trophy winners. Oklahoma has six national titles and three Heisman winners.

Saturday’s game is in South Bend, with its golden dome, Notre Dame Stadium and ‘‘Touchdown Jesus.’’ But Stoops said he expects his players to be focused on what goes on between the sidelines.

‘‘We’ve got to concentrate on it being another game,’’ he said. ‘‘We’ve got great respect for their tradition, I imagine they do for ours as well. But ... when we get out there and kick it off and start playing, it gets down to what’s happening here and now with our players.’’

Oklahoma is coming off a 42-21 victory at Louisville. The Sooners trailed 21-14 in the third quarter before scoring 28 straight points.

Stoops said he liked the way his players competed and kept their poise in their first road game of the year. He also said the Sooners have plenty of room for improvement in all phases, and will need to play better to win Saturday.

The Fighting Irish haven’t won since beating Kansas in their opener. But Stoops said they have lost close games to three teams — Michigan, Purdue and Michigan State — that are all unbeaten and ranked among the Top 25.

‘‘They’re a strong football team, no question, with a great deal of pride and they’re well coached,’’ he said. ‘‘No question, we’ve got our work cut out for us to go up there and play our game and play our best.’’

SOONER NOTES: Notre Dame has won seven of the eight meetings with Oklahoma, including in 1957 to end the Sooners’ 47-game winning streak. The teams haven’t played since 1968. ... Receiver Andre Woolfolk, tight end Trent Smith and defensive end Rocky Bright will be available Saturday. Each has been out with injuries. ... Tight end Matt Anderson, who injured a knee in the second game, likely will require surgery, Stoops said. If that happens, OU will appeal for a medical hardship for Anderson. ... Stoops said if he had been the coach when the Notre Dame game was scheduled, he would have balked because it’s not a home-and-home arrangement. ‘‘I think Oklahoma ought to be in a position to get a home-and-home with anybody,’’ he said.

Cat Linebackers Face Double Duty

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

Forget about last week’s game against Stillwater (and the Wildcats sure wish they could) and the statistics show Ponca City has been playing pretty good defense.

Through the first three games, the Cats were allowing just over 10 points a game and allowing just over 233 yards in total offense per outing.

“I’m not sure what the difference is between this year last year (when the Cats were allowing a whopping 35 points an outing),” said senior linebacker Josh Young. “But I know the players are having more fun.”

“We’re working better together,” chips in linebacker Mark Goddard.

Those statistical gems went out the window in the District 6A-3 opener against the Pioneers last week as Stillwater broke loose for 403 yards in offense and punt up 43 points.

“We made a lot of mistakes, had a lot of missed tackles,” Young said.

“We didn’t play as well as we had been playing,” Goddard added. “But then Stillwater (ranked No., 6 in Class 6A) is a pretty good offensive team.”

Goddard and Young, who top the Wildcat tackle charts, hope to reverse that trend this week as they play at Edmond Memorial.

“We really need to play well against Edmond,” Goddard said. “This is a big game for us in the district.”

“We still have a good chance to win some district games,” notes Young.

Edmond is also 1-3 on the season and 0-1 in district play, but the Bulldogs can be dangerous, according to the 2 in the Wildcat 5-2 defense.

“Edmond looked pretty good,” Young said of the film the Cats have seen of the Bulldogs. “They will use a lot of trick plays we’ll have to look out for.”

Edmond inflicted a lot of damage through the air in a 41-14 win over the Wildcats last season.

Goddard feels the Bulldogs will put the ball in the air again Friday and this time he and Young will have to do some of the defending against those aerials.

“They like to throw to their backs,” Goddard noted. “That means we’ll have to cover them.”

But that doesn’t mean the Cats plan on giving Edmond quarterback Darren Swiggett a lot of time to pick out those receivers.

“I think our front line can put some pressure on him,” Goddard said. “If they can pressure him, that will allow us (the linebackers) to help out the secondary.”

Goddard and Young have seen close up how well the Wildcat linemen can play.

“Our defense is designed for the down linemen to keep the blockers off us so we can make tackles,” Young said. “They do a real good job of doing that.”