Local News and Sports

From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, October 27, 1996

LOCAL
Standing Bear Monument Unveiled Before Thousands
Still-Life Oils Will Be Taught At Workshop
County Eyes Roads, Bridges Five-Year Plan
Bank of Oklahoma Presents Phone Credits to United Way
Congressional Candidate Fighting To Unseat Republican Incumbent
Books Focus on Native American Culture
WPA Art History Topic of Program
Ponca City United Way Agencies Working Together To Help Others
Kildare Plans Fund-Raiser For Fire Dept.
School Menus
Gallery Features Local Photographer
Halloween Patrol To Watch for Dogs
School Calendar
Traffic Engineering Efforts Help Save City Money
Weight Room On Board Agenda
Singles Network Lists Activities For the Week
Jaycees To Adopt 20 Local Families
Clarification
Local, National Candidates Get Sen. Nickles' Assistance
St. Luke's Hosting Christmas Tree Festival, Tour
New Book Features Ponca City Woman
'Feed My Sheep II' Proceeds Go to CDC
Oil & Gas Report
Marriage Licenses
Musical at Union Teaches Students To Avoid Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs
Master Chorale Performs Nov. 3
Ethics Forum Discusses Advanced Directives
Pawnee Given $200,000 Grant
$1.1 Million Awarded Kaw Nation For Wellness Center in Newkirk
Inmates From Kay County Up for Parole Proceedings
SJRMC Medical Explorer Post Tackles Challenging 'COPE' Course at Cleveland
Frozen Bread Sales Benefit Teen Center
Ponca Playhouse Prepares 'Greetings'
NOC Benefit Set Tuesday For Heilmann Fund

DEATHS
Everett E. Masters
Laverna Ruth Nelson
Josephine Plunkett

NEWS BRIEFS

FAMILY LIVING
International Club Officers
Arts and Crafts Fair at Unity Nov. 2
Vintage Fashions Recall Garden Club's 50 Years
ABWA Presents National Grant
Little News
Wedding Plans Announced
Kelli Turner, Tyler Hooper Exchange Vows Sept. 28
Couple Plan December Vows
Texas Wedding Ceremony Unites Hernandez, Wilson
Martha Long Is Class Speaker
D&D Honors Charter Members
VFW's Annual Buddy Poppy Sale To Benefit Community's Veterans
Newcomers Club Has Silent Auction
Garber Bazaar On Election Day
Anniversary Reception Set
Reception To Honor Pattens
Anniversary Party Nov. 3
TOPS Names Sept. Angel
Meeting of Xi Gamma Sigma Includes Ghost Story Program
Class of '37 To Meet
Smith To Celebrate 75th
Soprano To Give Program For Ponca City Music Club
'Hobo' Dinner Highlights Xi Zeta Lambda Meeting
Miller Family Members Attend Blackwell Reunion

SPORTS
Sapulpa Dims Cats' Playoff Hopes
Shidler Earns Playoff Berth
Morrison Wins in a Rout
Pawnee's Run Ends, 23-0
Woodland Takes Out Newkirk in A-5 Clash
Sports Notes
Soccer Standings

LOCAL

Standing Bear Monument Unveiled Before Thousands

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The unveiling and dedication ceremony of the historic Chief Standing Bear Monument was held Saturday in the 63-acre Chief Standing Bear Native American Park in Ponca City.
The faces of approximately 5,000 visitors created a rich and colorful tapestry in beautiful shades of brown, crimson, black, white and yellow. The diverse crowd came to celebrate and salute the concept that all men are "created by the same god," and the dedication of Chief Standing Bear Monument, a symbol of unity of the diverse cultures of Oklahoma.
Visitors from across the United States and several other countries stood shoulder to shoulder in quiet respect as the 22-foot monument of Chief Standing Bear was unveiled by leaders of the project. That beautiful tapestry of uniquely individual faces turned upward with mixed expressions of curiosity, pleasure, awe and reverence - and most important of all - with pride.
Standing Bear, who is recorded as the first civil rights leader for the Native American culture, is known for his historic stand against the U.S. Government for citizenship and his words, "We all have the same color blood ... the same God made us all."
The unveiling of the monument of Chief Standing Bear is the culmination of an original dream of several Ponca City citizens and members of the Ponca Tribe. The Monument, as well as Standing Bear Native American Park, was created to promote unity of the cultures in North Central Oklahoma and to instill pride in the Native American cultures.
Recognition of Tribes
Master of ceremonies Jack McCarty, a Newkirk attorney, welcomed the crowd and read a letter from President Bill Clinton expressing his pride in the project and regrets for being unable to attend.
The six Tribal leaders, working on the project - Kaw Nation Chairman Wanda Stone, Osage National Council President George Tallchief, Pawnee Tribe President Elizabeth Blackowl, Otoe-Missouria Tribe Chairman Raymond Butler, Ponca Tribe Chairman Douglas Rhodd; and Tonkawa Tribe President Richard Cornell, were recognized and applauded.
McCarty thanked all those who had worked for more than three years to make the purchase of Standing Bear Park and the placement of Standing Bear Monument in the park a success. "All those many volunteers who worked on the project are represented here today on the platform by Carl Renfro, chairman of the Native American Foundation; Project Director Betty Durkee, and Steering Committee co-chairmen Richard and Nancy Severance."
A hearty round of applause arose at the introduction of Genevieve Pollak, whose efforts on behalf of the Ponca Tribe resulted in the Standing Bear Monument project and also for her promise of prayers for no rain at the celebration.
Barbara Warner, executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission and a member of the Ponca Tribe, told about her grandfather surviving the long walk with Chief Standing Bear from Nebraska to Oklahoma at age 3. She went on to say, "We were all created by the same supreme being, but he gave us Indians a different color, he made us unique, gave us our own culture, language and traditions. Other cultures think we are different but that is because they do not know us."
She talked about the beginning of the Standing Bear project. "I was invited to a historic meeting at White Eagle a few years back and for the first time in history, the people and leaders of Ponca City, working on this project, were there to meet with my tribe. Hopefully this project will help us help preserve our culture and those of other tribes."
Educators Speak
OSU president James E. Halligan spoke next and said, "This project shows the power of an idea. If people get together and get behind and idea this is an example of what can be done."
OU President David Boren said, "One hundred years from today people can come here and know what Standing Bear represented because of the people of Ponca City.
"As we bring our children and grandchildren to this place in the years to come, we will remember in the quietness and serene beauty of this place, the sound of the drum, the sound of the flute, the colors of the flags, the faces of the children and the courage and sacrifice of the Black Leggin Society, as they brought in the colors of our nation."
Boren went on to say, "This is a special moment. When we unveil monuments,
something very special happens. We not only dedicate a monument , we dedicate ourselves. We make a covenant between the generations. and what better covenant that could we make today between the generations that have gone before us and ourselves, and hopefully a challenge to the generations to follow us as they come to see this great monument. And to remember the lessons of this great man 'The Same God Made Us All."
Boren continued, "We as Oklahomans have something special. A special heritage not shared with any other place. Because of the uniqueness of the Ponca People and other tribes. It is like a tapestry, how rich are the threads that have all been woven together, crimsons, brown, white, black and yellow, to make something uniquely beautiful.
"We celebrate especially today, the contribution made to that great tapestry that is Oklahoma and the crimson thread that has been sown into it. We celebrate something special today, our heritage, this tapestry.
"Above all we celebrate the fact, like Carl, Genevieve and all leaders here today - that we are family. When Standing Bear said, 'God Created us all' - he was saying , - we are all like a family, we are not alike and what a wonderful richness that diversity brings to a family. We have learned to live together as brothers and sisters while giving each other respect and space and maintaining our own individual integrity.
"As we listen to the whisper of the winds today and unveil this statue we celebrate our shared spirit and we celebrate together the possibilities of tomorrow." concluded Boren.
Speakers Commend Project
Patrick Chief Stick Jr., a Cree college educator from the Rocky Boy Reservation in Pablo, Mont., talked about using the spiritual leadership recorded in the history of Standing Bear as a catalyst in his teachings at the Salis-Kootenai College.
"There is a place for each and everyone of us in the sacred circle. There is no reason why we cannot go hand and hand and go forth and make our lives successful," said Chief Stick. "I feel that spirit come alive today."
Sen. Don Nickles said, "This is an exciting day - Ponca City has been fortunate to have great leaders throughout its history. We are now paying tribute to another great leader in Ponca City - Chief Standing Bear."
Nickles commended Carl Renfro for his efforts leading the project and recalled speaking to Renfro and Pollak at be beginning of their vision of the project in 1993. He spoke of the arrival of the Native American to North Central Oklahoma 120 years ago and rich culture and history they brought with them.
"We are recognizing the great cultural history we have in Northern Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a great history, pioneers, agriculture, spirit and courage, E.W. Marland, Conoco, 101 Ranch and especially the Native Americans. We have more tribes and more Native Americans than any other state in the union. Oklahoma means 'Land of the Red Men.'
"Today we want to pay tribute, as no other state in country has, to the combining of our rich history and cultures respect to our forefathers and especially Chief Standing Bear."
Gov. Frank Keating said, "Chief Standing bear was a man of wisdom. He stood for what he thought was right. It is an example for us to be courageous, not just follow the crowd, but lead the crowd.
"We are one people. We are one Oklahoma family with many rich and varied backgrounds. We celebrate that diversity, we celebrate those rich and varied backgrounds so we as a people can be better and stronger. What a great statement to honor a man who stood for that over a 100 years ago who said, 'All of our blood is the same color - the same God created us all.'
"Let us today commit ourselves as Oklahomans to be one people. to love and respect, share and care without regard to race or nationality or how much money we have in our pockets. That's what our responsibility as citizens should be," Keating challenged.
Oreland C. Joe
While newly elected Standing Bear Princess Muffin Arkeketa presented a signed print of the Standing Bear painting by Oreland C. Joe to all speakers, McCarty introduced Oreland C. Joe, who talked about the creation of Chief Standing Bear.
He said, "From the beginning I have given my heart, my soul, the strength of my body to this project."
He talked about the need for a work such as the Standing Bear Monument to have "spirit" and how he achieved that expression and "feeling" in his creation. Joe also encouraged the young Native Americans in the crowd to keep up their education and their art work to further the understanding of the Native American culture.
Many tribes were represented at the celebration, including all leaders from the six north central Oklahoma tribes which were involved in the project and dozens of other tribes from across the U.S. Flags for the 37 registered Oklahoma tribes were presented and placed in the viewing plaza at the feet of Standing Bear Monument at the beginning of the program.
Bruce Lynn, National Department of Transportation, Neal McCaleb from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Rep. Ernest Istook, Mayor Marilyn Andrews, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, Chancellor Hans Brisch, and two of Chief Standing Bear's granddaughters, Charlene Leslie and Eva Knudson, were recognized. Several members of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska were also acknowledged.
Ernie Stevens Jr., first vice president of the National Congress of American Indians from the Oneida National Tribe of Wisconsin, congratulated the tribes of North Central Oklahoma for the success of the project.
The day began with two solos, "The Star Spangled Banner" and "God Bless the USA" by Yona Wade, and an opening prayer by Ponca Tribal Elder Parrish Williams. Isaac Williams made the call to unveil the Standing Bear Monument. John Williams, Ponca Tribal Elder presented Carl Renfro with a large feathered war bonnet and a richly colored Indian blanket as a special tribute and thank you from the six area tribes.
At conclusion, Renfro thanked the audience for their patience to sit and especially those who stood for the entire two-hour dedication ceremony. He also commended all the volunteers who had worked so many months and thanked the dignitaries who took a day to help celebrate the unveiling of the monument.

Still-Life Oils Will Be Taught At Workshop

An intermediate still-life oil painting workshop is scheduled for four days at the Ponca City Art Center. The workshop will be taught by Mary Ann McGrew.
Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4-7 and class size is limited. Fee for the workshop is $40 per student. The class will not be geared for beginning oil students.
Students must be members of the Ponca City Art Association and annual memberships are available at the Ponca City Art Center at $10 per year. Enrollment and membership fees may be paid at the art center Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information interested persons may call the art center at 765-9746 or Mrs. McGrew at 765-3895.
McGrew's style of painting has been described as crisp and clear, depicting realism and spontaneity about the subjects she chooses. Her colors are mixed to create deep, vivid images that are very realistic and colorful. Favorite subjects include still life, florals and landscapes.
She has studied with nationally known teachers including Ben Konis, Wayne Cooper, Mike Larsen, David Leffel, as well as Gene Dougherty, Maxine Weaver and Margaret Kessler.
McGrew's works are consistently top winners and sellers and are displayed in homes and offices in several states.

County Eyes Roads, Bridges Five-Year Plan

NEWKIRK - The Kay County board of commissioners will consider approving a five-year plan for road and bridge projects during its weekly meeting at 9 a.m. Monday here.
The commissioners also will meet at 9:30 a.m. with county officers regarding the county's fiscal year 1996-97 budget.
Other business will include considerations to approve a transfer of $1,092 from District One maintenance to lease purchase, and to act on a request for permanent and temporary easements for water pipeline for Osage County Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District Three southeast of Ponca City.

Bank of Oklahoma Presents Phone Credits to United Way

The United Way of Ponca City recently received a generous donation from the Bank of Oklahoma, 2005 North Fourteenth Street, in the form of $500 in credits on calling cards through Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Maxine Anderson, branch manager of Bank of Oklahoma, Ponca City, recently presented the calling cards to Helene Schwartz, United Way Executive Director.
She said, "This will allow United Way to take the money it otherwise would spend on phone bills, and spend it on programs that are beneficial to the community."
The donation comes from a refund Bank of Oklahoma received in a 1995 rate settlement with Southwestern Bell. The calling cards, good only for long-distance calls in the 405 area code, may be used by United Way, its member agencies, or both, said Anderson.

Congressional Candidate Fighting To Unseat Republican Incumbent

By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
James "Buzz" Forsythe thought he and his wife Rosalyn would simply relax, enjoy their retirement and maybe travel.
Now they still seem to be doing all three, but their traveling lately has a specific purpose: he's campaigning to unseat the incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook from Congress.
In Ponca City for the scheduled dedication of the Standing Bear monument, the Democratic candidate Forsythe visited with reporters to urge the voting public to finally forsake the political talk and campaign smoke and instead focus on proven methods that can actually improve life in Oklahoma.
He appears to have all the qualifications of an Oklahoman who can get things accomplished - a former teacher and now a part-time civil-engineering consultant, the 62-year-old is soft-spoken and clear-minded. He appears to be someone whom wise farmers and smart businessmen would both seek out for advice.
His passion are to blast the "myths" that are effectively used as campaign issues for political purposes.
"The so-called 'failure of our public schools' is a myth," Forsythe said. "Public education is, in fact, one of the greatest success stories of this country's history." ACT test scores for Oklahoma high school students and SAT scores nationwide are improving, and student dropout rates have decreased, he said.
However, he charges that his opponent Istook is "riding the wrong horse," trying to criticize the performance of public schools and willing to give public money to parochial schools, with the justification that public schools must have competition to improve.
Forsythe said, "We might think that the schools in the big cities leave a lot to be desired; people in the bigger cities might think that schools in the smaller cities leave something to be desired because they maybe can't offer calculus, but everybody thinks their school's OK.
"I don't believe the citizens of the Fifth District want the funding for their (public) schools gutted to provide a private school education for a privileged few.
"Public money for public schools - private money for private schools," he said.
Forsythe said another myth is the Republican proposal to cut taxes 15 percent, which is "clearly an election-year ploy to buy a few votes."
He said comparing the current $5.1 trillion national debt to Oklahoma's entire $4.1 billion budget for this year, "we could run our state for 1,250 years on the amount of our national debt." A tax cut must wait until a balanced budget is accomplished, he said.
Forsythe believes another problem is the closing of U.S. military bases at home but the continued stationing of thousands of U.S. servicemen in Germany and other countries, despite the end of the Cold War.
He said his son, who earned a Bronze Star in the Gulf War, was deployed from Germany by ship when the war started but it took considerable time to reach the gulf.
Forsythe says the same armed forces can be stationed in the U.S. "and benefit our economy instead of theirs," and still be deployed if necessary in similar time.
He said Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Vance Air Force Base in Enid, and Fort Sill in Lawton have remained open so far, and we need to fight to keep them open.
On congressional term limits and campaign reform, Forsythe said:
"If we had good campaign rules, term limits would never have been a consideration. With term limits, the only people in Washington with enough experience to run our government will be bureaucrats - none of whom are elected.
"If the incumbent runs on his or her record, with everything else being equal, term limits are not needed. In the purest sense, we already have term limits - the ballot box."

Books Focus on Native American Culture

New young adult and children's books related to literature, life and legend of Indians of North America are available for loan at the Ponca City Library.
A compilation of text and photographs provides a glimpse of New Mexico through the life of Katie Henio and her family in Peggy Thomson's book "Katie Henio, Navajo Sheepherder."
"Two Bad Boys: A Very Old Cherokee Tale," by Gail E. Haley, portrays a boy who finds his wild brother under the surface of the river and pulls him out onto land, where Wild Boy begins to leads him astray.
Author Nancy Van Laan wrote of the Blackfoot legend, the ritual performed before the buffalo hunt in "Buffalo Dance: A Blackfoot Legend."
Four Abenaki men set out on a difficult journey to ask the great hero Gluskabe to grant his fondest wishes, in Joseph Bruchac's story "Gluskabe and the Four Wishes." Another book by Bruchac, is "The Great Ball Game: A Muskogee Story." Bat, who has both wings and teeth, plays an important part in a game between the birds and the animals to decide which group is better.
"Building an Igloo" is an informative picture book documenting the beauty and precision of an igloo's construction - from stacking blocks of snow to cutting a door. The story was written by Ulli Steltzer.
Kathleen Krull wrote the story of "One Nation, Many Tribes: How Kids Live in Milwaukee's Indian Community." In the book, the reader sees life through the thoughts and activities of two modern-day American Indian children.

WPA Art History Topic of Program

A special program on Oklahoma's Public Image: Cowboys and Indians on our WPA Walls, will be given by Dr. Barbara Kerr Scott at the Ponca City Library Programming Room at 7 p.m., on Nov. 7. The public is encouraged to attend.
Dr. Scott has been a professor of art history in the Art Department at Cameron University since 1979. She has taught as a visiting professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Liberal Studies Program.
She has taught a wide variety of courses in art history European history, Museology studio and sponsored European travel-study tours.
The program is being presented by The Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council with assistance from Conoco Inc., and the Oklahoma Foundation for the Humanities.
Scott's program is of particular interest to the Postal Mural Committee, which is in the planning stages of a mural for the Ponca City Post Office.
A native of Texas, Dr. Scott has published in the areas of art criticism and New Deal Art, and has read dozens of papers at professional conferences in the fields of humor, New Deal Art, criticism, Eighteenth-Century aesthetics and art history, Native American Art, critical thinking and teaching pedagogy.
The topic will focus on art works produced between 1933 and 1943 under a variety of New Deal programs for public display in the state. Many of these are still available for public view; others have been lost or destroyed, or have been removed for one reason or another.
One of the objectives of the U.S. Government during these years was to bolster morale and to promote and image appropriate to the area of the country where the work was to be installed.
The stories behind the creation, survival, and destruction of these works provides a changing tapestry of how Oklahomans want to have identified ourselves. Cowboys and Indians are central to this image.
A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Scott received her bachelor of arts with a major in history from Queens College, Charlotte, N.C. and earned an interdisciplinary Master of Liberal Studies and a Ph.D. in history with an interdisciplinary program from the University of Oklahoma.

Ponca City United Way Agencies Working Together To Help Others

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Daily, many of the United Way agencies of Ponca City encounter family and individual emergencies by citizens who "live next door," to us.
Literally thousands of our friends, neighbors, and acquaintances are helped in emergency situations by our United Way contributions each year. In particular, as many as eight of the 17 United way service agencies could be involved in one case as in the scenario, based on an actual case, and created here by a United Way worker.
She writes, "A Helpline volunteer answers a ringing phone in the middle of the night. The voice at the end of the phone is a battered woman named 'Joann,' with three young children ages 10, 8 and 2. The volunteer assures the woman there's a safe shelter for her and her children and people in the community to help her start a new life.
The next day "Joann" and her family arrive at the Domestic Violence Program shelter with the clothes on their back and no home.
The counselors at the shelter begin the long process of helping this young mother put her life back together. After the dust settles, "Joann" and a counselor sit down and make a list of services available to assist with the transition to a new life.
First of all, they have immediate needs of food and clothing, The majority of food at the Domestic Violence Shelter is provided by donations from the Boy Scouts and Ponca City Post Office food drives, donations from churches, individuals, and a generous donation of meats from Thorn Apple Valley.
There is limited clothing available at The Shelter from donations from individuals and organizations. Other clothing needs are met by referring the client and her children to the Salvation Army thrift store where they can pick out clothing, free of charge, to begin anew.
The next phase of "Joann's" recovery may be employment and housing. The trained counselor will work with her on job interviews and house hunting. After she finds a job, gains her confidence and is ready to step out of the safety of the shelter, "Joann" may need a transitional living environment, like that found at Peachtree Landing.
Peachtree Landing provides housing and counseling in a more open setting than that needed at the shelter. At Peachtree Landing "Joann" can participate in their Life Skills Class to sharpen old skills and to learn new ones needed to make the jump to independence.
Mom is gaining new skills and getting stronger everyday. What about the children? The children have been receiving counseling from the child advocate at the Domestic Violence Program but need more long term programs to build their self esteem and meet new children.
The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts have numerous programs to help youngsters build their self-esteem and make new friends. With funding from the United Way there are scholarships available for those children who otherwise would be unable to participate.
The YMCA has family memberships, youth sports, summer programs and day camp for these children that emphasize sportsmanship, personal goal setting and full participation for everyone. Within their program the Y teaches the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Again, with the support of the United Way no person is refused program or membership privileges because of inability to pay.
And last but not least, with mom at work the youngest child needs quality day care at a reasonable rate. The Child Development Center provides a hands-on learning experience for low and moderate income children in a loving and safe environment."
The eight agencies who helped "Joann" and her children become useful productive citizens were Helpline Inc., Domestic Violence Program, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, Peachtree Landing, Girl Scouts, YMCA and the Child Development Center. These agencies are just 8 of the 17 agencies supported by the United Way.
All agencies work together everyday to make life better for the citizens of Ponca City.
Citizens can help by filling out a pledge card today and giving the United Way. "It only works because all of us work together," says Helene Schwartz, United Way executive director. For more information call 765-2476.

Kildare Plans Fund-Raiser For Fire Dept.

KILDARE - The Kildare Fire Department will be holding its annual meeting and bean supper Nov. 9 at the Kildare School Cafeteria. The supper will begin at 6 p.m., and the meeting at 7 p.m. Following the meeting, bingo will be played to help raise funds.
One of the topics to be discussed during the meeting is the charge for the annual membership dues of $30. This is $30 per household or per business.
As a paid member of the fire department residents or businesses will not be charged if a fire occurs on their property. This also includes trucks from other departments.
Anyone not a paid member, the charge is $250 per truck per hour for Kildare, and truck from other departments.
For more information please contact Glenn Appel at 362-3866 or Travis Harris at 762-6705.

Art Classes for Children Planned at PC Art Center
Several art classes will be starting at the Ponca City Art Center beginning this week for children ages 7-12.
Taught by Anna Adams and Cindy Butler Rasche, each class lasts six weeks and costs $40 per student. All materials are provided.
Some classes are especially geared for home-schooled children, but all children are welcome at any time.
The first class, "Drawing for Kids," will begin Oct. 28 and will be held each Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for six weeks.
A "Children's Painting Class" will also be held each Monday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, beginning Oct. 28 and running six weeks.
The only afternoon class will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and is titled "Drawing For Kids." It will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday for six weeks.
A Friday morning class, titled "Freehand Drawing," will begin Nov. 1 and run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for six weeks.
All enrollment and payment of fees must be made at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Students must be members of the Ponca City Art Association, and an annual family membership is available at $10 per year. For more information call Rasche at 765-5332.
Adams is experienced in pottery, Native American beadwork and printmaking. She also assists with the art program at Roosevelt School, and has taught pottery at the Ponca City Art Center.
Cindy Butler Rasche is a sculptor and has experience in painting, drawing and glassblowing. she has previously taught the Ponca City Art Center, Northern Oklahoma College and Multigraphics Art Center, Stillwater.

School Menus

Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - English muffin with ham and eggs, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Graham crackers, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Thursday - French toast stix, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Friday - No school
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Hot wings, steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Amigo burger, Texas steak sandwich, potato wedge, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - French bread pizza, chicken dippers, veggie dippers, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Baked chicken, pretzel, whipped potatoes and gravy, corn, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - No school
Middle School and Mid High
Breakfast
Monday - Egg and cheese biscuit, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Waffles, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday- Cinnamon raisin biscuits, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Ham and cheese roll ups, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - No school
Middle School and Mid High
Lunch
Monday - Hot wings, steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Amigo burgers, Texas steak sandwich, potato wedge, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Pizza, chicken dippers, veggie dippers, corn, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday - Baked chicken, pretzel, whipped potatoes and gravy, corn, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday - No school
High School Lunch
Available every day in the high school cafeteria, the Training Table Deli offers pasta with sauce, assorted sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit; the Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn, Taco Bell burritos, Taco Mayo, Hardee's items, French fries, onion rings, cheeseburgers, enchiladas, hot pockets, chicken wings, hot shots and more. A baked potato bar will be featured on a regular basis at the Training Table.
All American
Monday - Breaded chicken sandwiches, French fries, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Indian taco, mexi beans, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Fish sticks, cole slaw, corn, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Chicken ringers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh fruit.
Friday - No school
Training Table
Monday - Chicken caccitori, marinara sauce, corn, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Rotisserie chicken, hot rolls, corn on the cob, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - No school
McCord Breakfast
Monday - French toast, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.
Thursday - Breakfast burritos, juice and milk.
Friday - No school
McCord Lunch
Monday - Chicken fajitas, lettuce salad, applesauce and milk.
Tuesday - Baked ham, macaroni and cheese, green peas and milk.
Wednesday - Charburger, French fries, orange wedge and milk.
Thursday - Chicken strips, potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches and milk.
Friday - No school
Pioneer Technology Center
Tuesday - Chicken fried steak, chef's grilled chicken, fettucini alfredo, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Wednesday - Savory Swiss steak, chicken fiesta, pork stir fry, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Thursday - Mexican casserole, fajitas, fish, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
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Pioneer Technology Center's cafeteria is now open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon

Gallery Features Local Photographer

TONKAWA - The first showing of the season in the Eleanor Hays Gallery of the Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, features the work of photographers Richard "Dick" Tillman, Ponca City, and David Stinchcomb, Oklahoma City.
The exhibition runs through Nov. 7. Hours are 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and also prior to scheduled performances in the NPAC. Admission is free.
Tillman began photography as a hobby some 50 years ago. His work has broadened dramatically in the past few years to include an interest in photography as fine art.
The retired chemist and manager of Conoco's Research and Development Department, Tillman is exhibiting 28 color photographs from transparencies in the East Gallery.
His outdoor work ranges from Turkish, Greek and Italian scenes, such as the Italian "Santorini Cathedral," to American Southwest vistas, including his personal favorite, the desert scene "Totem Pole."
Tillman remembers the ice crackling early one winter morning as he and his Navajo guide crossed the desert in Monument Valley, Utah, and came upon the scene he knew that he had to photograph for "Totem Pole." He has visited Monument Valley, his favorite place, four times in three years.
"My goal in making a photograph is to produce a graphic that reaches out and touches you," Tillman states. "I like to render my subjects in a way that hasn't been done before. That clearly is not easy, but it certainly gives you a lot of room for innovation."
In the West Gallery, Stinchcomb's work includes photographs printed by the platinum-palladium process, commonly used by photographers of the mid-19th century. In this process, Stinchcomb formulates a sensitized coating of very expensive precious metals (platinum and/or palladium) which he coats onto the paper surface with either a brush or a glass rod. The method of application, temperature of the coating solution, humidity and the manner in which the coating is dried are all factors which affect the final print quality.
The negative is then placed upon the prepared surface and exposed to either sunlight or artificial light for minutes as opposed to seconds in a contemporary darkroom situation. The result is a more elegant, softer spoken print than one made on a silver based paper, according to Stinchcomb.
"The potential for good photographs is everywhere," Stinchcomb says. "Some fall from heaven full grown, while others must be nurtured until the time is right. In "Quartz Creek Early Morning," for example, the viewer can almost hear and feel the sun as it glides across the landscape playing its own symphony."
Stinchcomb's photographs express tranquility, capturing special moments in everyday life, according to Audrey Schmitz, gallery director. "The print is exactly the size of the negative, resulting in a small image. The size is captivating, inviting close examination of the subject," she explains.
Also displayed in the East Lobby are historical photographs recording early campus events and original architecture of campus buildings.

Halloween Patrol To Watch for Dogs

Animal Control officers will be looking for loose dogs on Halloween night. For the safety of both trick-or-treaters and the loose pets, officers said there will be no tolerance.
Dogs will be taken to Animal Control headquarters if the owner can not be located. Citations will be issued and could result in fines up to $74.

School Calendar

Po-Hi
Monday, Oct. 28- A fashion show rehearsal will be held at 8 a.m. in Howell, junior varsity football will travel to Bartlesville at 6 p.m. and Chamber Orchestra will meet in the band room at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29 - National Honor Society will have their introduction at 7 p.m. in Howell and Basketball rules meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Room 111.
Wednesday, Oct. 30- A fashion show rehearsal will be held at 8 a.m. in Howell, P.L.A.N. Pre-Test will be held during second hour and the State OSSAA Marching Contest will be held in Tulsa.
Thursday, Oct. 31 - A fashion show rehearsal will again be held at 8 a.m. in Howell and a representative from St. Gregory College will be in Room 210 at 1 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1- No school
Saturday, Nov. 2- S.A.T. will begin testing in the Anderson Building at 7:30 a.m., N.C.H. will hold their band tryouts at the Po-Hi at 8 a.m. and there will be a State One Act Play Contest .
Sunday, Nov. 3- A fashion show rehearsal will be held at 8 a.m. in the Howell Auditorium.

Traffic Engineering Efforts Help Save City Money

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
The city of Ponca City received the 1996 Superior Achievement Award for its novel construction and repair projects performed between July 1, 1995, and June 30. This is the third consecutive year Traffic Engineering has won the award.
A major revision which potentially saved the city more than $148,000 was included in the application for the award. The project dealt with traffic signal changes at North Union Street and West Hartford Avenue. No separate left turn bays for north/south traffic were in place and a high number of left turn collisions were occurring.
Since the cost to widen the intersection for separate left turn lanes was too expensive, the department recommended splitting the north/south phases of traffic so each direction would be released separately. No accidents have been reported since the changes were initiated, Lane commented.
"The department doesn't receive complaints; citizens take for granted the good job accomplished by the department," Public Works Director Ken Parr noted. "Sometimes people only notice when something isn't being done," he said.
"Other towns like what they see Ponca City accomplishing," continued Parr. "You will notice the deterioration of signs in other cities," he commented, "but, you will not find that here."
The traffic department emerged as a result of the city's need to coordinate and administer traffic planning, design and operations. In 1958, traffic activities were dispersed among a number of departments and no coordination or dialogue with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration occurred.
For the first time, Ponca City roadways and other traffic facilities were designed with proper consideration to the motorist and pedestrian. Engineering, maintenance and economic factors were also taken into account.
By 1960, the department became involved in traffic control. During that year, the Traffic Ordinance established the City Traffic Engineer and the City Traffic Commission to coordinate all traffic activities.
The last step in consolidating planning, geometric design and review, research, design and application of traffic control devices, as well as a data base for analyzing needs into one department was realized in 1972.
Signs and Street Markers
Ponca City maintains 4,586 traffic control signs and 2,002 street name markers. Approximately 10 percent are replaced annually under a routine maintenance program initiated by Traffic Engineer Mike Lane.
The program ensures the signs continue to be legible and reflective and guarantees no sign stays in the field past its useful life. Each year, 250 signs are replaced due to theft, vandalism or vehicle accidents, noted Lane. Ninety percent of all signs are manufactured in the department's sign shop.
"The signs can be produced in-house at about 40 percent of retail cost," said Lane. "This saves the city over $30,000 each year."
Pavement Markings
In addition, the traffic department handles pavement markings including on-street parking stalls, city parking lot stalls, handicap symbols, railroad crossing symbols, crosswalks, stop bars, lane lines, center lines, edge lines, arrows, "onlys," snake lines and yellow curbs. Runway and taxiway striping at the airport is also serviced by the department.
Over 355,000 square feet of pavement markings are managed. The markings consist of paint, thermoplastic, plastic tape and ceramic or plastic buttons. Lane confirmed that about 25 percent of the pavement markings are replaced annually.
Traffic Signals
Ponca City controls 36 signalized intersections and 27 flashing warning beacons. The signals and beacons use 1,607 signal lamps which are replaced annually as part of a routine maintenance program. The traffic signals are interconnected and tied to a central computer by 13.7 miles of communication cable.
The operation and monitoring of traffic signals are controlled by a central computer. Malfunctions are automatically reported by the signal controllers at each intersection.
Studies and Surveys
A variety of traffic studies and surveys are conducted by the department each year. Volume traffic counts are taken at 334 locations. In addition, spot speed surveys, stop sign observation studies, safe crossing gap studies, turning movement counts and intersection delay studies. are also performed. Traffic accidents which occur on city streets are also logged.
Street Sales Tax
Lane noted that the current street sales tax expires in September of 1997. Renewal of the tax is expected to go before the citizens in the spring of 1997. Tax funds allow for the maintenance of existing roads and fund the construction of new roads, according to Lane.
The traffic engineer coordinates with public Works, Public Safety and City Planning. The department consists of a traffic signal technician, a skilled maintenance technician, three signs and markings technicians and a traffic engineer technician.
Lane became Ponca City's second traffic engineer in 1992. He joined the department in 1985 as the traffic engineer technician. Lane and his wife Jill have been married for 14 years and have two girls, Sarah and Micah.

Weight Room On Board Agenda

A possible contract with Troy Lewis, of Lewis Associates Architects, will be discussed Monday night at a special meeting of the Ponca City board of education
The board will start off the evening at 6:30 to approve or not approve a contract for the construction of a Weight Room at the high school to be used by all students in the Ponca City School District. If approved, the weight room will be 5400 square feet and have a metal roof.
The board will also consider an posed executive session to discuss possible termination, reassignment, resignation, and employment of personnel.
The next board meeting will be Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Singles Network Lists Activities For the Week

Ponca Citians are invited to join with Singles Network if they are divorced, widowed or never married - and over 40.
Events for the week will begin on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. with the Discussion Group, meeting at First Presbyterian Church. The group will snack together following the discussion .
On Monday at 6 p.m. Singles will gather to eat out at Kentucky Fried Chicken. They plan to meet there.
A Halloween costume party and wiener roast is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish and come in costume. Call Pearl at 762-2786 for more information.
On Saturday those who are into arts and crafts will attend the McCord School for an Arts and Crafts and Herb Show. On the following Monday the group will get together for a "Stone Soup" supper at Dorothy D's at 6 p.m. Bring veggies, crackers, etc. and join in the fun.

Jaycees To Adopt 20 Local Families

The Jaycees will be providing 20 Ponca City families with Thanksgiving meals through their Adopt-a-Family project, it was announced this week.
Thorn Apple Valley has donated the turkeys for the meals, and the Seven-Up Bottling Company will provide soft drinks.
Ponca Citians who would like to contribute canned goods or other non-perishables, may leave them at the donation box located at Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth and Highland, from Nov. 1 through 22.
The Jaycees will appreciate any support.

Clarification

Three additional volunteers devote time to the Ponca City Police Department Chaplain Program and were inadvertently left out of the photo caption in the City Update Section on Wednesday. Larry Harris, Pioneer Bible Church; Steve Colaw, Brookfield Avenue Wesleyan Church, and Blaine Herron, Four Square Gospel Church, also provide services to the community through the police department.

Local, National Candidates Get Sen. Nickles' Assistance

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Sen. Don Nickles flew out of Ponca City to Indianapolis Saturday to substitute for Republican presidential candidate Jack Kemp at a campaign function there.
Nickles had been here as one of the speakers for the Standing Bear Memorial Park dedication at 11 a.m. This event ended about 1 p.m. Next he stopped by a picnic rally for Republican State Representative candidate Jim Newport about 1:30.
Later in the afternoon Ponca City's native son, Oklahoma's senior senator and the U.S. Senate Majority Whip left for Indianapolis but planned to fly back to Ponca City to spend the night.
Nickles said, "The dedication of the Standing Bear statue is the real high point - certainly for Ponca City and northern Oklahoma, but really for the entire state of Oklahoma and maybe even for the whole country. To my knowledge it is the first real recognition we've had of saying that Native Americans are a real part of our history and our heritage, certainly they are in Oklahoma.
"The word Oklahoma means land of the red man. We have more Americans, more Tribes than any other state and so this is really a part of history and heritage and combined with the Pioneer Woman, which we are a pioneer state with the land run 103 years ago, this is a real part of our history and culture with Native Americans and the Pioneer spirit with the oil industry.
"It's all pulled together in a first class statue and the surrounding lands. The committee did a fantastic job it will further compliment the Pioneer Woman and be a tourist attraction and help really pull Americans of all races and backgrounds together to appreciate our heritage."
Nickles at this point put in a plug for Newport saying, "I'm here to help Jim Newport. I think he'll do an outstanding job in the House of Representatives. He has a business background and I think he has the kind of common sense we need in the Oklahoma Legislature."
"I'll be heading out a little later to Indianapolis to take Jack Kemp's place. He couldn't make it tonight and about 1,800 people there that I'll be talking to and I'm happy to do that," He said. He was scheduled to be back in Ponca later that night.
Nickles had managed to squeeze in about three hours on Friday to watch some of the PGA tour in Tulsa at Southern Hills Country Club.

St. Luke's Hosting Christmas Tree Festival, Tour

St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene at 1715 East Prospect, invites the Ponca City community and surrounding areas to be a part of the Angel Festival Tour which is scheduled Nov. 29 through Dec. 31.
A Chorus of Angels with the Nativity will be displayed on the front lawn for viewing. Each Angel has been donated by members of St. Luke's in "living and loving memory of a loved one," it was announced.
Part of the Angel Festival Tour will include a Christmas Tree Festival to be held Dec. 4, 6 and 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. Each tree has been decorated using a scripture theme from the Bible, and all have been donated by individual families, Sunday School classes or ministerial groups of St. Luke's Nazarene.
Wassail and cookies will be served to those touring the Christmas Tree Festival and Christmas music will enhance this experience.
Entrance to the Festival will be through the southwest double doors of the church - the church will look dark because only the Christmas tree lights will be on in the hallway, leading to the Family Fellowship Hall. All bus tours are asked to park in the parking lot behind the church (on the north side).
A donation of one can of food per person is requested at the door, and this collection will be given to needy families of the Kay County area.

New Book Features Ponca City Woman

A new book published by the American Cancer Society features Ponca City woman, Muriel Wallace. The book, "A Portrait of Breast Cancer: Expressions in Words and Art" is a collection of essays, poems, and art created by Oklahomans who have experienced breast cancer.
The book will be available for purchase at a Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon, sponsored by the Soroptimist Club Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where Susan Ford Bells, daughter of President Ford will also be a speaker.
Muriel Wallace and another area woman featured in the book, Rebecca Ann Simpson, of Braman, have been invited to attend the luncheon and autograph the pages of the books on which their stories are told.
"The women honored in this book have their roots in the state of Oklahoma, but their personal accounts reflect the experiences of thousands of women and their families across our land hove confronted this disease: their shock and fear at discovering it, their rugged determination to face it and conquer it, their wit and wisdom in the midst of uncertainties, their reaching out to others for support and returning it in full measure, and their indelible faith and stabilizing outlook on life," said Jean Brace, owner of Brace Books and More, where the books are also available.
Women express their own feelings and thoughts. Daughters write about their mothers. Mothers write about their daughters. Friends and family members recount their observations as their loved ones endured the battle against this frightening disease.
Wallace and her husband, Russell, are also featured in a photographic display which portrays women from Oklahoma who have had breast cancer. The display traveled across the state of Oklahoma, and returned to the State Capitol Rotunda for the 1996 Legislative Session.
The participants in the exhibit were honored by Oklahoma's First Lady, Cathy Keating, during a luncheon held at the Governor's Mansion recently. The exhibit continues to travel across our state to educate and raise awareness.
Roseanna Smith, chair of the Project Woman Book Committee related, "This is the kind of book I wanted to read when I learned that I had breast cancer. What I was really looking for were the words off other women who had experienced what I was going through - I wanted to know what they thought, how they felt; how they managed their lives through this nightmare - what I wanted most was to hear the voice of someone who had been there."
Available through the American Cancer Society or Brace Books & More in Ponca City, the book is available in paperback at $12.95 or in hardcover at $25.

'Feed My Sheep II' Proceeds Go to CDC

"Feed My Sheep II," an expanded reissue of the cookbook "Feed My Sheep," is now available for purchase at $10 a book with the profits going to the Child Development Center.
The cookbooks were compiled by the Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City. The new edition contains an additional 100 recipes. The original edition was published in 1986.
The committee responsible for "Feed My Sheep II" includes Frances Mathews and Ginny Cagley, co-chairmen; Bonita James, local Presbyterian Women moderator, and Gloria Harris. The recipes included in the cookbook are favorites of First Presbyterian church members.
Persons wishing to purchase the books may call 765-5937, Ginny Cagley.

Oil & Gas Report

The Ponca City Field gained a new producer when the No. l Hegco-Alberta was completed about one-quarter mile south of Ponca City. Hewitt Energy Group is the operator.
It flowed 73 barrels of oil per day plus 70,000 CF casinghead gas.
Bottomed at 4,179 feet the well was perforated to produce at 3,915 to 4, 052 feet into the wellbore.
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Drilling operations are nearing projected total depth at the No. 1 Williams, a Noble County wildcat located 3.8 miles southeast of Red Rock. The well was spudded on Sept. 16 with J.L. Thomas Engineering as the operator. Total hole is projected to 4,800 feet.
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Thomas N. Berry Co. is preparing to conduct a recompletion for extended production at the No. 12 Nelson in Noble County's Perry field. The lease is 5.7 miles south of Perry. The well currently bottoms at 5,050 feet. Production in the Skinner Sand will be the objective.
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Production in the Mississippi Chat Formation will be the goal when T.P. Harris Jr. spuds the No. 2 Harris in Osage County's McCord Field. The well is under permit for 4,100 feet of hole. It is about 3 miles east of the Arkansas River channel and 17 miles east-southeast of Burbank.
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Osage County's Barnsdall Field will see more developmental action when the No. 9-7 DLB is spudded about 1.8 miles northwest of Wolco. Carrying authority for 2,300-ft. maximum hole, the well is targeting production in the Arbuckle Formations. DLB Oil and Gas Inc. will be the operator.
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Jay Petroleum Inc. has hung the dry hole sign on an ill-fated developmental well in Osage County's Landon Field. Located a little less than five miles southwest of Boulangerville, the well was known as the No. 1 Jay. The well was aimed at production in the Mississippian Limes and probed to a dry bottom at 2,085 feet.
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Marriage Licenses

NEWKIRK
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Clint Ray Hindman, 33, and Denise Carole Wilson Dandridge, 37, both of Blackwell.
William P. Manning, 63, Tulsa, and Donna Jo Bartlett, 52, Ponca City.
Eric Vaughn Lieb, 26, and Sheila Renee Burdick, 27, both of Bartlesville.
Lancy Robert Lough,33, and Susan E. Lawson, 30, both of Wichita.
Richard William Kincaid, 39, and Nora Bell Landes, 45, both of Ponca City.
Darrell W. McElvany, 36, and Jessica Jill Starnes, 34, both of Ponca City.
Joshua Wayne Morris, 18, and Tabitha Lee Francis, 15, both of Arkansas City.
Walter Roosevelt Booker, 48, and Mattie Lee Price, 46, both of Ponca City.
John Dewey Shoats, 38, and Manessa Joye Kempenich, 25, both of Newkirk.
Aaron Mitchell Thibodeaux, 19, and Jennifer Ellen Meeks, 22, both of Blackwell.
Michael Dave Johnson, 40, and Nicole Diane Champlin, 33, both of Ponca City.
Winford Leon Grace, 66, and Bessie Mae Newman, 60, both of Ponca City.
Justan Wade Burke, 21, and Megan Rhae Lawson, 18, both of Newkirk.

Musical at Union Teaches Students To Avoid Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
"Pinocchio, Don't Smoke That Cigarette" made its debut this week at Union Elementary School.
The two-act musical was put on by the fourth grade music classes at Union, under the direction of Nancy Taylor. The call to colors was held by Christ Anderson, Amber Skinner and Bradley Plunk.
The play emphasized the damage that can result when students use cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. The purpose of the play was to keep young people from becoming "wooden heads" like Pinocchio Jones.
Pinocchio Jones was played by Clint Filson. Cigarettes who tempted him were Blane Adams, Colt Bohon, Matthew Lawson, Troy McVay, Jonathan Pruett, Chuck Robbins and Charles Taylor.
As Pinocchio puffed on the cigarette, his body rebelled; parts of the body were played by Charlie Godcehere, Ashley Hopkins, Katy Kempenich, David Kingston, Mark Magnus, Sarah McCartney, Abbie McChristian and Kelli Rowland. And, of course, his nose, grew long as he smoked the cigarette.
In the second act of the play, the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse were spotlighted. Union students Holly Burdick, Sarah Miner, and Jamie Lentz tried to convince Pinocchio he would like school by Cyrus B. Snake, played by Gage Rupert, convinced him to skip school and try drugs, pills and alcohol instead. Once again, his nose grew long.
Representing chemicals were Candice Bishop, Tatia Collins, Brittany Combs, Tyler Fender, Mandell Wehr and Kristan Welch. Finally investigators Ryan Matthiesen and Ronnie Sisco arrested Snake as "Public Enemy Number One."
The musical ended with the cast singing "Just Say No!" a gospel-rock song urging students to say "no" to cigarettes, drugs and alcohol. Playing the wood-block instruments were Javier Chaparro and Brett Hendrickson. Soloists were Deidre Arnold, Tatia Collins, Tyler Fender, Ashley Hopkins and Mandell Wehr.
Narrators for the performance included Jessica Bishop, Sarah Cain, Chad Carroll, Amanda Dietz, Shaunte Eberhard, Kaela Farris, Derek Fowler, Colt Fuller, Michelle Hoffman, Michael Liberty, Bradley Plunk, Sam Short, Tia Swopes, Kristan Welch and Brooke Whitecotton.
Other chorus members were Sarah Burris, Irenea Bussey, J.R. Grass, Joshua Hacker, Dillon Ketchum, Sandy Lennox, Shannon Lutrell, Jennifer Miller, Patrick Roland, Michelle Street, Cody Warner, Janice Warrior and Daniel Wilson.
The assembly opened with first grade students entertaining the audience with the song "We Want To Keep The Drugs Out" and ended with D.A.R.E. Officer Hill making award presentations.

Master Chorale Performs Nov. 3

WINFIELD - The Master Arts Chorale will present a Choral Fest of sacred music from all styles and periods Nov. 3 at Southwestern College in Winfield. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium.
The 50-member select choir resides in Wichita and is conducted by artistic director John Leavitt. It is sponsored in its Winfield appearance by Southwestern College.
Featured in the concert will be the Walnut Valley Youth Choir, directed by Mary Lou Martin; the Winfield High School Choir, directed by Bob Schofer; and the Southwestern College A Cappella Choir, directed by James Schuppener.
All four groups will combine at the end of the concert for a mass number by John Leavitt.
The concert is open to the public and a free will offering will be taken.
For more information, contact Southwestern College at (316) 221-8272, or the Master Arts Chorale at (316) 733-2575.

Ethics Forum Discusses Advanced Directives

"Excellent" was the rating participants gave the 1996 Ethics Forum covering the topic "Preparing for End-of-Life Decisions." The event was sponsored by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Northern Oklahoma, Inc.
Jan M. Slater, former vice president of Operations for SJRMC and current in-house Legal Counsel for St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, was the featured speaker at the 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. public forums held on Oct. 15. Slater spoke at the physician's monthly luncheon, also held that day.
Slater discussed Advance Directives as a document of instruction for family and health care providers to carry out individual's wishes should he/she become unable to make decisions regarding health care treatments.
A discussion panel, comprised of members of SJRMC's medical and professional staff, discussed the importance of Advance Directives in each of their area of expertise. Panel members included: Sara Jane McGee, MD; Mary Winters, RN, MSN, and Sister Clarita Waner, Pastoral Care. All panel members gave examples of situations they had experienced where an Advance Directive was a useful tool in carrying out the wishes of the patient.

Pawnee Given $200,000 Grant

PAWNEE - The City of Pawnee is receiving a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant for economic development infrastructure financing, announced Gov. Frank Keating and Dr. Leo E. Presley, executive director of the state commerce department.
Presley said the award will be used to build an industrial building to support the startup of TechTrol, Inc., which will manufacture electronic sensors for water treatment at the firm's new facility here.
The project also will be funded by TechTrol, the City of Pawnee and the Pawnee Industrial Authority, and the grant will permit the firm to add approximately 21 employees during the next 36 months, Presley said.

$1.1 Million Awarded Kaw Nation For Wellness Center in Newkirk

KAW CITY - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified the Kaw Nation here that an award has been issued to build a $1.1 million Wellness Center in Newkirk.
Wanda Stone, Kaw Nation chairperson and CEO, announced to the general council she had received word that HUD would co-finance the project with $750,000.
The Kaw Nation will finance the remainder of the center, which will enable the tribe to implement activities designed to prevent or reverse the debilitating effects of obesity, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer, and other diseases, the risk of which physical activity can reduce or prevent, Stone said.
Members see the facility to be a 12,000-square-feet building with physical and hydrotherapy rooms, a multifunctional aquatics area with a 32-by-80-foot exercise pool, free weight/circuit training, aerobics studio with cardiovascular equipment, men's and women's lockers and other features.
Stone credits members of the Kaw Nation for participating in exercises designed to record the needs of the people and for expressing their concern and interest in improving health services. She also commended the executive council and the administrative staff for staying focused to the people's needs and securing the funding.

Inmates From Kay County Up for Parole Proceedings

OKLAHOMA CITY - Several Oklahoma inmates will be considered next month for parole, for pre-parole conditional supervision or for mandatory parole review by the State of Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.
Cases are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. each day on Nov. 13, 14, and 15 at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington.
Comments concerning any inmate on the docket must be submitted in writing and be received by the Pardon and Parole Board at 4040 North Lincoln, Suite 219, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73105-5221 no later than Tuesday, Nov. 5. Individual board members' names and addresses can be obtained by telephoning 405-427-8601.
The following inmates sentenced from the District Courts of Kay County are scheduled on the regular parole docket:
Shane D. Burdick, incarcerated since June 1993 to serve 18 years of three concurrent 30-year sentences. He was convicted of delivering a controlled dangerous substance, marijuana, after former felony conviction.
Ronnie L. Crane, incarcerated since August 1996 to serve three years of a 10-year and a 15-year sentence to be served concurrently. He was convicted of lewd molestation.
Keith W. Erickson, incarcerated since February 1992 to serve 15 years of a 25-year sentence for a first-degree manslaughter conviction.
Bruce C. Lockett, incarcerated since September 1994 to serve five years of two 10-year sentences. He was convicted of uttering a forged instrument after former felony conviction.
John D. Lockett Jr., incarcerated since December 1992 to serve nine years of a 20-year sentence. He was convicted of robbery by force and fear after former felony conviction.
Bridget E. Saylor, incarcerated since December 1995 to serve five years of five concurrent 10-year sentences for a first-degree burglary conviction.
Scheduled on the pre-parole conditional supervision docket are:
Glen E. Keeler, incarcerated since October 1995 to serve a seven-year sentence for a conviction of obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check.
Michael E. VanHorn, incarcerated since July 1995 to serve a 10-year sentence for a conviction of marijuana trafficking after former felony conviction.
Scheduled for the mandatory parole review docket are:
Cory W. Bayless, incarcerated since August 1996 to serve three years of a seven-year sentence for a conviction of marijuana possession with intent to distribute.
William E. Creed, incarcerated since August 1996 to serve four years and nine months of two concurrent five year sentences with 90 days previously served. He was convicted of second-degree burglary.
Harold J. Frederickson, incarcerated since August 1996 to serve two years of two concurrent two-year sentences. He was convicted of felonious impersonation after former felony conviction.
Jeri L. Hodges, incarcerated since August 1996 to serve five years of six concurrent 15-year sentences for a conviction of delivering a controlled dangerous substance, psilocyn.
Terry N. Irvin, incarcerated since September 1996 to serve four years of a 10-year sentence with two years previously served. Irvin was convicted of obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check.
Clayton D. Lockett, incarcerated since September 1996 to serve four years of a 10-year sentence for conviction of conspiracy to commit a felony.
Gary W. Milligan, incarcerated since September 1996 to serve a five-year sentence for knowingly concealing stolen property.
Vicky Zamora, incarcerated since May 1996 to serve a four-year sentence for a conviction of marijuana trafficking.
Jose V. Vega, incarcerated since February 1995 to serve eight years of a 15-year sentence for a conviction of marijuana trafficking.

SJRMC Medical Explorer Post Tackles Challenging 'COPE' Course at Cleveland

Fourteen medical explorers and adult leaders made their way through the challenging Will Rogers Council (Boy Scouts of America) COPE Course in Cleveland, Okla., recently.
Medical explorers included: Jessica Boutwell, Jennifer Brown, Kristi Copeland, Rachel Erkenbeck. Anne Lenhart, Audrey Lester, Michelle Means, Liza Sablotne, Katy Sikes and Tara Smith. Adult leaders included Renee Hoover, Larry Felix, Sheryl Bryan and Susan Copple.
Project COPE stands for "Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience." It comprises group initiative games with low and high-course activities. Some of the activities involve a group challenge, while others test individual skills and agility; only a few require athletic strength.
Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, rappel, and learn to brainstorm to think of solutions to a variety of activities.
All participants are expected to respect the experiences of others and to have a positive mental attitude throughout the activities. No one is asked to do more than he or she is willing to undertake, but each is challenged to do as much as they can, setting and striving towards their own personal goal meanwhile contributing to the team.
The objectives of COPE are to develop leadership, problem solving, self-esteem, communications, trust, decisions making, and teamwork skills. A successful COPE experience will build a strong bond among team members. Setting and achieving goals is the preferred measure of success rather than a time or score.
COPE is not just games, but guided discussions of the experience of each element, what was learned, what could be done better, and what goals were achieved. COPE is not an obstacle course, but an experience that provides each participant with soul-searching exercises.
For more information regarding the COPE course, call (405) 765-6669; for more information about the Medical Explorer Post 95, call (405) 765-0509.

Frozen Bread Sales Benefit Teen Center

The ProTeens organization of Ponca City, sponsor for Grand Central Station teen center, is continuing sales of delicious "Butter Braid" frozen bread as a fund raiser for the center.
The breads are being sold at Grand Central Station each school day from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. Those interested may also call 767-TEEN and make arrangements for pick-up at other times.
The breads, created by Kansas Maid of Madison, Kan., feature plain Butter Braid, as well as filled varieties, including cherry, apple, cream cheese, peach, and several others. The plain braided bread can be used for various recipes, including submarine sandwiches, pizza bread, stromboli, garlic bread and French toast. Fruit filled breads make delicious coffee cakes or desserts for brunch or parties.
The fresh frozen loaves come packaged individually and bake up into an approximate 12-inch loaf when ready to eat. Each loaf takes about 6 to 8 hours (or overnight) to thaw, then can be baked on a cookie sheet or other long pan for about 20 minutes, and is then ready to serve.
Plain Butter Braid bread recipes include drizzling almond or vanilla frosting on top of baked and cooled loaves for a breakfast bread, or sprinkling sugar and cinnamon on the loaf as it is raising in the pan.
Submarine or hoagie sandwiches are made by slicing the plain baked bread horizontally and filling it with favorite meats, cheese and other sandwich materials. Pizza bread is made by slicing the plain baked bread horizontally and sprinkling garlic or onion seasonings, mozzarella and/or other cheeses on the flat surface and placing in oven to melt and brown.
Another favorite recipe of Tom and Jeri Knoblock, creators of Butter Braid loaves, is "Stromboli."
The recipe calls for letting the plain dough raise to about half size, rolling it out into a rectangle shape on a floured counter top; spread with pizza sauce, picante sauce, or salsa sauce; cheese, drained browned hamburger meat, diced onions, peppers, mushrooms, more cheese and pizza spices down the center; roll up sides of dough over the meat and cheese mixture and pinch together; sprinkle top with parmesan cheese; place on jelly roll sheet or long pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. The Knoblocks say it makes a full meal.
Plain and fruit loaves may also be drizzled with honey and nuts. Fruit filled loaves may be glazed or frosted. Plain breads may be sprinkled with garlic before baking and or sliced after baking and dipped in batter to make French toast.
Plain Butter Braid bread sells for $5 per loaf and the filled loaves are $6
"ProTeens are proud to be selling this high-quality product to cooks in Ponca City," said Jan Merrifield, director. "The sale of this product helps fund Grand Central Station and proceeds are needed, since funding from other areas have been decreased recently," said Merrifield.

Ponca Playhouse Prepares 'Greetings'

The Ponca Playhouse starts the holiday season a little early with the second show of the season "Greetings."
"Greetings" concerns a man bringing his fiancee home to his family for the holidays and the conflict that ensues. One problem is the family's devout belief in Catholicism and the fiancee's forsaken belief in Judaism.
Director Jo Ann Muchmore has assembled a unique cast of veteran Playhouse actors and one notable newcomer. Lloyd Bishop returns to the stage after a long hiatus to play the father, Phil Gorski. Emily Gorski, his wife, is played by Sue Fleck, last seen in "Deathtrap." Another "Deathtrap" participant, Dave Guinn, portrays the fiance, Andy Gorski. Making her Playhouse debut is Katie Nickles as Randi Stein, Andy's fiancee.
Fresh from his role in "the Octette Bridge Club" comes Shane Green playing Mickey Gorski, the handicapped younger son. Dave and Lori May portray the pilot and stewardess.
Stage crew is helmed by Fran Clark as stage manager with assistance by Toma Ledbetter. Ivery Allen II and Bobby Holroyd will design the lighting, with Allen operating the light board. Dave May designs the sound which will be controlled by Dewayne Howard. Sharon Connally will costume the cast and Paula Coppock and Sheila Gregory will handle props. Set designer is Cheryl Mauk with Roberta Meyer doing the set dressing. Finishing out the crew are Rikk Roger and Caroline Stolhand, in charge of the set construction crew.
Conoco Inc., a long-time supporter of the Playhouse, is the corporate sponsor for "Greetings." Performance dates are November 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23. Members may start reserving tickets on Nov. 4. Non-members can reserve seats on Nov. 11. To become a member call 765-5360.

NOC Benefit Set Tuesday For Heilmann Fund

TONKAWA - Juilliard alumnus and international recording artist Pete Yellin will return to Northern Oklahoma College Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to perform a benefit concert for the Heilmann Scholarship Fund.
Along with his special brand of jazz that was so well received at last year's Redbud Jazz Festival, Yellin will bring a crack group of the mid-Southwest's finest musicians to the Northern Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are $5 at the door. Proceeds will go to the Heilmann Scholarship Fund, which recognizes both merit and need in areas where state scholarship monies cannot be used or are of insufficient amounts to fill the need.
"It's a very special fund honoring the work of a man who was very special to Northern Oklahoma College over a long period of time," stated Northern Fine Arts faculty member Mike Moore. "Right now we have students from out of state, even out of the country, who demonstrate ability and serve the campus with their activities.
"It is not lawful to aid these students with state scholarships because these students and/or their families have paid no state taxes." The private Heilmann Scholarship Fund can help such students.
The Heilmann Scholarship fund has the potential to reward ambitious, self-motivated students who play well and want to play better as well as to aid needy student who just want a chance to get going, Moore concluded.

DEATHS

Everett E. Masters

Everett E. "Pete" Masters, Ponca City resident, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, 1996, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 74.
A graveside service has been scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in Newkirk Cemetery with Danny W. Cornish, minister of the Newkirk Church of Christ, officiating. Miller-Stahl Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and until 2 p.m. on Monday.
Everett E. "Pete" Masters, the son of Charles Everett and Katherine (Guest) Masters, was born July 10, 1922, in Dilworth, Okla. He attended school in Peckham and Newkirk. On Dec. 23, 1940, he entered active duty in the U.S. Army, seeing service in the Aleutian Islands and the European Theater.
Pete and Pat Anstine were married Jan. 6, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark. He received his discharge on Nov. 5, 1945, and the couple resided for a short time in Illinois before moving to Peckham.
Mr. Masters started work with Conoco in February 1946. In 1955 the family moved to Newkirk and later, in 1970, made their home in Ponca City. Pete retired in 1979.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, gardening and cooking. He was a member of the VFW Post 1201 in Ponca City.
Surviving are his wife, Pat of the home; one son, Rick Masters of Millington, Tenn.; two daughters, Honey Layton of the home and Debbie Masters of Tulsa; two brothers, Gene Masters of California and Charles Masters of Nevada; four sisters, Ruth Healer of Texas, Barbara Beck and Lois Workman, both of Illinois and Irma Cox of Florida; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister.
A memorial fund has been established with the Military Relief Fund. Contributions may be made in his memory through Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647.

Laverna Ruth Nelson

NEWKIRK - Laverna Ruth "Bid" Nelson, longtime resident of Newkirk, died late Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24, 1996, in the Ranchwood Nursing Center in Yukon. She was 75.
A graveside service has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in the Newkirk Cemetery with Dr. William R. Chace, minister of the Newkirk First United Methodist Church officiating. Miller-Stahl Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
The casket will not be open at any time, but friends may pay their respects at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday until 1 p.m.
Laverna Ruth "Bid" Nelson, daughter of Nils Christian and Grace (Hayden) Nelson, was born Nov. 9, 1920, at Newkirk where she grew up and received her education. After graduating from Newkirk High School, she attended Wichita Business College and was then employed by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration at Newkirk. In January 1946 she was employed by Albright Title and Trust Company in the Legal Department and worked there until her retirement Nov. 18, 1988.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was also a member and past president of Chapter BG, PEO and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing bridge, eating out with her friends, attending concerts and traveling.
She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Carol Hancock of Richardson, Texas; a nephew, Donald R. McMahon of Yukon; two grand-nephews, two grand-nieces and numerous great-grand-nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary McMahon, and a brother, Harold Nelson.
A memorial fund has been established with the Newkirk First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made in her memory through Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647.

Obituaries

Josephine Plunkett

Josephine Plunkett, 84, of Ponca City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 1996, in Ponca City.
She was born on Oct. 3, 1912, in Augusta, Ga., to Theodore Francis Plunkett and Josephine Neibling Plunkett. She graduated from Augusta Tubman High school and from the Augusta Junior College. She received a B.S. degree in 1932 and a B.A. degree in 1933 from Central State College in Edmond, Okla., with teaching certificates in English, French, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. Her Master's degree was from Oklahoma State University in 1939.
Miss Plunkett taught one year in Tonkawa before beginning a 43-year teaching career in the Ponca City Public Schools. She taught mathematics at East Junior High School from 1934 until her retirement in 1977.
Miss Plunkett was a master teacher and a model for teacher excellence. The success of her teaching can be measured many times over as students whom she taught have distinguished themselves in colleges and universities throughout the United States. As a mathematics teacher she added to the joy of learning, subtracted from the fear of mathematics, divided her knowledge among others, and multiplied the appreciation of education. She was loved and admired by students, parents, fellow teachers, and administrators and was deeply endeared to many people in Ponca City.
She was an active member and leader in The Oklahoma and National Councils of Teachers of Mathematics, The Ponca City Teachers Association, The OEA and NEA, The Northern Oklahoma Education Association, and The Oklahoma Curriculum Commission for Improvement of Mathematics Instruction. Her professional honors included Ponca City Teacher of the Year in 1965, Distinguished Former Student of Central State University in 1965, and Distinguished Teacher Award of the Northern Oklahoma Education Association in 1976.
Survivors include sisters, Emma Plunkett of Ponca City and Effie Smith of Augusta, Ga.; nieces, Amelia Green and Betty Phillips of Augusta, Ga.; several grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and thousands of former students who will remember her energetic zest for living and enthusiasm for teaching; her wit and wisdom in the classroom; her optimistic outlook and appreciation of life; the special teaching techniques she used to fire their young minds and hearts; her encouragement for them to "fly blind"; and the indelible mark she left on their lives.
At Miss Plunkett's request, there will be no funeral/memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Josephine Plunkett Mathematics Scholarship Fund at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 North University Drive, Edmond, Okla. 73034. Condolences may be sent to Effie Plunkett Smith, 3151 Lake Forest Drive #81, Augusta, Ga. 20909.
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City, Okla.
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NEWS BRIEFS

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old woman in the 100 block of South Pine Street at 8:28 a.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Found - The Ponca City Police Department received notice at 8:47 a.m. Friday that an abandoned bike was behind the south side of Sullins Stadium at Po-Hi.

Underpass Hit Again - Several calls to the Ponca City Police Department at 11 a.m. Friday advised officers that a semi hit the South Avenue underpass creating a lot of debris. Three officers responded and a report was taken.

Shoplifter - An employee from a business in the 3000 block of North Fourteenth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 11:51 a.m. Friday that a girl was in custody for shoplifting. An officer released the girl to her grandparents.

Assaulted - An employee at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center notified the Ponca City Police Department at 1:42 p.m. Friday that they were treating an 18-year-old girl who was reportedly assaulted at Po-Hi. An officer responded and took a report.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 23-year-old man at First Street and Grand Avenue at 1:53 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Shoplifter - An employee of a business notified the Ponca City Police Department at 2:28 p.m. Friday of a 15-year-old girl caught shoplifting. An officer took an advised report, issued a citation and released the girl to the custody of her grandparents.

In Custody - A 22-year-old man was taken into custody at the Ponca City Police Department at 3:15 p.m. Friday on charges of first degree rape and lewd molestation of a minor. An officer took a report.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer requested a unit at 7:08 p.m. Friday to respond to the Robinson Field House for a minor accident. An officer took a report.

Gunshots - A Ponca City police officer reported hearing a couple of gunshots from the west side of town at 10:38 p.m. Friday.

Arrested - A 21-year-old man was arrested at North Ash Street and West Hazel Avenue at 11:29 p.m. Friday for driving under suspension, no insurance and ho headlights.

Vandalism - A security company contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 2:04 a.m. Saturday to report vandalism to vehicles in the 2100 block of North Union Street.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 24-year-old woman in the 1700 bloc of North Osage Street at 3:18 a.m. Saturday for assault on an officer. The officer took a report.

Stolen - An employee from the Triple T Quik Stop, 1301 West Highland Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 6:14 a.m. Saturday that two boys stole two 30-packs of beer and ran towards the apartments. An officer took a report.

Vendors Wanted - Vendors are being sought for the Kildare School Christmas Bazaar slated Nov. 30. For more information, call 756-2110 after 7 p.m.

Arthritis Water Exercise - Participants of the Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program are led by trained personnel through a series of specially designed exercises. The class, which uses the aid of the water's buoyancy and resistance, is designed to help improve joint flexibility. The class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. For details, contact the YMCA, 765-5417

Benefit Dinner - The sixth annual Benefit Dinner for Golden Villa will be held Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The menu will include ham and beans, hearty beef stew, cornbread, desserts and beverage, for $5. Children under 10 eat free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 762-0264.

Class of 1944 - The Ponca City High School Class of 1944 will hold an organizational meeting for their upcoming 53rd class reunion at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Pauline Miles, 1201 East Grand. All class members are invited to attend.

Calling All Music Students - All students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade, who are studying music, are invited to join Mozart Music Club. The first meeting, a costume party, will be Oct. 27 at the Cultural Center. Students may wear a costume to match the piece of music which they will perform. Students whose last names begin with A-L will meet from 2-3 p.m. Students with last names beginning with M-Z will meet from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. All members will have refreshments from 2:45 to 3 p.m. For information, call Suzi Lenhart, 762-9895.

OoKeeHee Benefit Set - The OoKeeHee Benefit Handgame will be held Oct. 28 at the Tribal Affairs Dining Hall. The chili supper will begin at 5 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend and wear their costumes. Prizes will also be given away for the three best costumes. For more information, contact Cher Eagle, president.

Bedlam Pep Rally Set - The Kay County Club of the OU Association is hosting the second annual OU-OSU Pep Rally Friday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join Sooner and Cowboy fans at Pioneer Park, Fifth and Highland, for free hotdogs and a time for friendly pre-game spirit. RSVP to Sue Lunsford at 762-0213 or Jack Shilling at 762-5841. Show your team support by attending!

Deadline Nov. 1 for Contest - Local high school students are reminded that Nov. 1 is the deadline for the "Voice of Democracy" contest being sponsored by the VFW 1201 and Ladies Auxiliary. The theme "Democracy - Above and Beyond" should be finished and on tape, should be less than 3 minutes nor longer than 5 minutes delivery. For more information, contact Deann McDaniel at 762-3738 or Lucille Buerger at 765-7075.

FAMILY LIVING

International Club Officers

NEW OFFICERS of the International Club of Ponca City are, (seated, from left), Maxine Manering, program; Barbara Brown, parliamentarian; Margareta Rains, historian; Adeleh Jozavi, membership; (standing, l-r), Nancy Durrani, president; Lisa Rosetti, vice president; Marilyn Dolan, project; Nora Slaughter, secretary; and Nadia Salama, courtesy. Not pictured is Gerlina Long, treasurer.

Arts and Crafts Fair at Unity Nov. 2

Alpha Gamma Arts and Crafts Fair is celebrating its 25th silver anniversary this year. The event will be held Nov. 2 at Unity Gym from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The first fair, sponsored by Alpha Child Study Club, was held in November 1971 in the basement of the YMCA. That year's event, which had only eight tables, featured Christmas ornaments.
The second year saw the fair grow to 16 tables. In 1985, Alpha Child Study Club and Gamma Mothers Club joined together and formed the Alpha Gamma Child Study Club.
Over the years, the fair has grown to some 75 exhibitors with a large variety of offerings, including items for all holidays, clothing, ceramics, wooden items, and centerpieces.
The fair is a fund-raiser for the Alpha Gamma Child Study Club and has resulted in contributions to Oklahoma Medical Research, and several local and national organizations, including the American Diabetes Association, Hemophiliac Association, and Desert Storm. Local students and many needy families have also received assistance from the proceeds.
This year's Arts and Crafts Fair will have exhibitors from th-roughout Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.

Vintage Fashions Recall Garden Club's 50 Years

Vintage fashions were the order of the day when Four O'Clock Garden Club gathered Wednesday at the Ponca City Country Club to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club's founding.
Following lunch, members were treated to a style show narrated by Bayard Casey, who was elegantly dressed for the event. Models included Terease Hampton, Hilary Cooley, Betsy Carter, Sylvia Burns, Rosemary Paris, Flo O'Connor, and Kay Martin, president. Music was provided by Kathy Wimberley.
"It's difficult to believe that Four O'Clock Garden Club remains alive and well after 50 years. It's even more difficult to believe that we gathered all of these old clothes, illustrating the attire and lifestyle of Four O'Clockers in the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s," Ms. Casey said.
In her narration, Ms. Casey recalled favorite shopping places, including Harter's, Frohlich's, Ruth Druleys, the Vogue, and Laddies, where, Ms. Casey said. "that milliner.. without equal.. was concocting delectable confections in hats that made one feel oh so special."
She also spoke about fashions during World War II, when even shoes were rationed; evenings spent at the Poncan Theater, and the dances at Rock Cliff Country Club. Other special occasions and places were recalled, including Thanksgiving Day football games at Po-Hi, and Sunday dinners at the Jens Marie and Arcade Hotels.
Ms. Casey reminded members of Pat's English Inn at the junction of Overbrook, Virginia and Whitworth, a local hangout in the early 40s. "It was considered to be on the outskirts of town," she said. She added the sandwich and malt shop was owned and operated by the husband of a former Four O'Clock member, Viola Patterson, mother of Gloria, Joyce and Rosalie. The Inn is now the home of Helen and Dwight Beck.
The show began with Terease Hampton modeling a white beaded dress, with coat, from Montaldos. The dress was worn by Marsha Davis' mother-in-law, who provided many of the fashions. Mrs. Hampton also modeled a ruby satin dress and black feather boa, perfect for a Christmas party or other festive occasion.
Hilary Cooley modeled a black, double-breasted, knee-length dress by Lily Ann with a black summer straw hat with silk flowers, designed by Parke Layne. Mrs. Cooley and Mrs. Paris took a turn down the runway together in original long dresses designed by Josefa in Mexico during the 1960s.
Betsy Carter wore a forest green silk dress with bolero jacket from Seidenbacks. Her sage green hat was a woven straw with white silk roses. The perfect outfit, the narrator said, for church or a day of bridge. Mrs. Carter also modeled a Victor Costa, full-length, red and white cotton dress with pleated ruffle hemline, and a garden party dress in green and white cotton.
Sylvia Burns wore a navy blue floral, 100 percent double knit polyester, three-piece ensemble designed for patio parties. She also modeled an Eisenhower-era gown of silver metallic knit. The short, matching "Eisenhower" jacket featured rhinestone closures. Another stylish ensemble which she modeled was a glamorous black faille coat over a silk chiffon cocktail dress. She carried a pillbox black satin cocktail hat, with veil, in the style of Jacqueline Kennedy.
Rosemary Paris was also attired in a Don Luis de Espoanta full-length, silk dress from Spain.
In addition to the black and white tweed suit pictured, Flo O'Connor modeled black matador pants, with beige braid, and matching black cape and black felt hat. Her third outfit was a full-length gown with beaded bodice and short brocade jacket. Completing the outfit was an Autumn Haze stole, demonstrating the look of fur in the 1960s.
Four O'Clock Club was formed in September 1946, with Mrs. Glenn Paris as the unit's first president. The flower was chosen as the club name since many members at the time had small children, which meant they had to be at home when the youngsters returned from school at four o'clock.
The club motto is "Anyone who builds a garden builds a thing of beauty," and the club aim is "to commune with nature through gardening."

ABWA Presents National Grant

A $1,200 national grant was presented to Teena Lines of Ponca City when Ponca City Charter Chapter, American Business Women's Association, met Monday evening at Derrick's in the Rose Stone Inn. Ms. Lines, a senior at Oklahoma State University, is a single mother who returned to school to complete her education. She is studying special education.
The national grant was obtain-ed through the Stephan Bufton Memorial Educational Scholarship fund, which gives grants to deserving upperclassmen. The Scholarship was founded in memory of the son of the Hilary Bufton, founder of ABWA. Sharon Adams, chapter president, made the presentation.
The program was presented by Sherri Kremeier, membership chairman. Guests were Annette Schmunk, Terri Weatherly, Trish Dobbs, Sue Ramey and Ms. Lines. Speakers were Delores Gilliland, Sam Kasl, Linda Ralston, and Johnnie Wilda.
Mrs. Kremeier reported on the national convention in South Carolina. She said ABWA has redistricted and Ponca City Charter Chapter now is located in District 2.
Three guests became new members - Patricia Dobbs, Sue Ramey and Annette Shmunk.
Mrs. Adams presided at the business meeting. Lela Taylor, secretary, read the minutes. Johnnie Wilda reported a new source of plastic wrap has been located.
Sam Kasl led the pledge to the flag and read the invocation and benediction.
It was noted the next chapter anniversary will be the chapter's 30th since founding.
The next board meeting will be Nov. 4 at the home of Johnnie Wilda. The chapter meeting will be Nov. 18 at Derrick's.

Little News

Russ and Tracy (Horinek) Didlake of Ponca City announce the birth of a son, Jacob Cole Didlake, at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 10, 1996. He weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He joins a sister, Blair Nicole Didlake.
Grandparents are Fred and Joanne Horinek of Newkirk, and Carole Didlake of Ponca City and the late Jim Didlake. Great-grandparents are Margaret Horinek, Newkirk; Howard and Lelah Morgan, Perry, and Blanche Didlake, Ponca City.

Former Ponca City residents, Mark and Pam Conner, Farmington, N.M., announce the birth of a daughter Oct. 16, 1996. Brenna Mary weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce, and measured 19 inches long. She was welcomed by a brother, Blaine, 2 1/2.
Grandparents are former Ponca Citians Ralph and Leda Conner, Stillwater, and Delbert and Doris Foiles, Ponca City. Great-grandmother is Gladys Brigham, Ponca City.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Alan Puddy of Buda, Texas, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Dana Marie Puddy. She was born at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas, at 6:12 p.m., Oct. 4, 1996. She weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long.
Her grandparents are former Ponca Citians Don and Dana Puddy of Seabrook, Texas, and Mrs. Cheryl Delsignore Roper of Portland, Texas. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Mildred Puddy of Ponca City and the late Lester Puddy, Mrs. Cornelia Timberlake of Ponca City and the late M.D. Timberlake, and Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson of Corpus Christi, Texas. Great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Mary Jackson of Hollywood, Fla.

Lisa and David Frye Jr, 2201 North Fourteenth Street, announce the birth of a daughter, Aimsley Jordan Frye, at 2 p.m., Oct. 12, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She weighed 5 pounds and 9 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long. She joins a half-sister, Dakota Frye of Tahlequah.
Maternal grandparents are Earl and Linda Brown of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Marilyn Frye and David Frye Sr. of Bartlesville. Great-grandparents are Bearl Oldham and Beulah Ash.

Wedding Plans Announced

Candace L. Layton and Wade A. Kohlmann will be united in holy matrimony at 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the VFW Chapel in Wheaton, Ill. Announcing their upcoming marriage are Honey Layton and April Brooke Layton Darr, mother and daughter of the bride-elect, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Kohlmann, parents of the prospective bridegroom.
Ms. Layton is a graduate of Newkirk High School; has attended Tulsa Junior College and Oklahoma State University; and is currently attending the College of DuPage in Illinois, majoring in accounting. She is employed at DBS Bookkeeping Service. Her fiance is a graduate of Wheaton High School and Iowa Wesleyan College. He is sole proprietor of N&N Landscaping in Wheaton.
A wedding reception in honor of the newlyweds will be held in the home of Joan Auld, 2501 Copperfield Avenue, Nov. 30 from 2-4 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited.
Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Mr. and Mrs. E.E. (Pete) Masters of Ponca City and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Layton of Newkirk.

Kelli Turner, Tyler Hooper Exchange Vows Sept. 28

Kelli Turner and Tyler Hooper were united in marriage in a 3 p.m. ceremony Sept. 28 at Woodlands Christian Church. The Rev. Paul Krueger officiated at the double ring vows.
The bride is the daughter of David and Debbie Turner of Ponca City. Parents of the bridegroom are Steve Hooper of Ardmore and Kim Tidwell of Houston.
Doris Nesselrode, organist, provided the wedding music. Ty Herndon sang "Living in a Moment."
The bride wore a formal gown of white satin with pearls and beading accenting the fitted bodice, long sleeves, cathedral train and hemline. The dress was fashioned with a scalloped V-neckline and Basque waistline. Lace motifs adorned the train. The bride's headpiece, created by Pam Smith, was a braided strand of pearls holding a two-tiered veil, edged with pearls, and highlighted with a back pouf and pearl sprays.
The bride carried a bouquet of burgundy roses accented with baby's breath, beading and tulle. The bouquet was created by Pam Smith.
Cara Kem served as maid of honor. Bridesmaid was the bride's cousin, Amy Turner. Each wore a tea-length dress of hunter green crepe. The dresses were fashioned with empire waistlines, white lace collars and tie backs.
Ring bearer was Matthew DeShane, cousin of the bridegroom.
Attending the bridegroom as best man was Keith Stock. Groomsman was Chuck Ramsey. Ushers were Steve Turner, brother of the bride, and Clint Hooper of Ardmore, brother of the bridegroom.
A reception at 2809 Kingston followed the ceremony. Hosts were Charles and Esther Ramsey. Assisting at the event were Cara Kem and Amy Turner.
Special guests included Peggy Riley, Marietta, Okla.; Dorothy Hooper, Wade and Debbie DeShane, and Sherry, Dennis and Cathy Hooper, Steve Hooper, all of Ardmore; Frank and Linda Turner, Leon, Kan.; Greg and Lori Goerring, Wichita; Eric and Teresa Vining, Kansas City, Kan.; Kris, Jeanna, Kaylee and Kaleb Hernandez, Emporia, Kan.; Norman and Wanda Turner and Lacey Goins, Douglas, Kan.; Susie and Tory Rhoades, Gilbert and Lois Stagner, all of Oklahoma City; Kim Tidwell, Houston; and Delbert Hicks, Lone Grove, Okla.
The couple left for a wedding trip to Wichita. They are now at home in Ponca City. The bridegroom is employed with The Designers on North Third Street.

Couple Plan December Vows

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D. Herrington, Route 1, Tonkawa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Dondee Lynn Herrington, and James Nathan Epperson, son of Mrs. Terri Martin of Tulsa. The couple will wed Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tonkawa. An open invitation is extended to all friends and family.
The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Tonkawa High School. She currently attends Northern Oklahoma College, and plans to graduate in May with an associate's degree in business administration.
The future bridegroom, a 1995 graduate of Tonkawa High School, also attends NOC. He is enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and plans to leave in January.
Both are employed at Dorsett's IGA in Tonkawa.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McGill of Blackwell and the late Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Herrington. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hunt and Mrs. Carol Martin, all of Ponca City.

Texas Wedding Ceremony Unites Hernandez, Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Cory Wilson have established a home in Arlington, Texas after a wedding trip to Cozumel, Mexico. Mr. Wilson and the former Tressa Hernandez were wed in a recent 3 p.m. ceremony at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Krebs, Okla. The Rev. Stephen Austin officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Robert and Sue Hernandez of Krebs. Parents of the bridegroom are Doug and Judy Wilson, Route 1, Ponca City.
Carole Mathiews of McAlester served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Juliet Gonzales of Arlington, Texas, and Mikeal Noteware of Stillwater.
Best man was Brian Surber of Ponca City. Serving as groomsmen and ushers were Bill Kleinmann and Jeff Spillars.
Presiding at the guest registry was Summer Kerby. A reception in Parish Hall followed the ceremony.
Special guests included Mrs. Fred Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilkerson, Mrs. Susan Womble, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Black, Mr. and Mrs. Kent Wilson and Emma, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wilson, Jodie Wilson, Andrea Carley, Mr. and Mrs. Don Linder, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Surber, Kerri Surber, David Cuttler, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fisher and Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Jared Fisher, Mrs. Mary Kleinmann, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Buck, Mrs. Michelle Spillars, Kevin Looper, Penny Lodes, Jason Carley and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tabor.
A rehearsal dinner was held in the Holidome in McAlester. Assisting Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fisher and Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Don Linder, Mrs. Mary Kleinmann and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Surber.
The bride is employed as a fourth grade teacher at Foster Elementary in the Arlington Independent School District. The bridegroom is a fifth grade teacher at Brandenburg Intermediate, Duncanville ISD.

Martha Long Is Class Speaker

Martha Long presented the program at the Oct. 21 meeting of Naomi Class of First Baptist Church. She was introduced by Viola Reynolds, class teacher. A question and answer session followed.
The meeting was held in Williamsburg Parlor, with Mildred Perry, president, and Mrs. Reynolds serving as hostesses. The serving table was decorated with pumpkins.
Mrs. Perry opened the meeting with a reading from Psalms. The class decided to meet for lunch the following week in honor of Iola Edgar, who will be moving to Houston to be near her family, including twin granddaughters. Ruth Bocox will take her group.
Mrs. Reynolds showed films of the Singing Churchmen's trip to China.

D&D Honors Charter Members

Charter members of Desk and Derrick of Ponca City were honored at the group's Sept. 23 meeting at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. The group was chartered in September 1957. Honored at the meeting were Leora Calkins, Ruby Cavanaugh, Irene Congram, and Mary Faken.
Lola Hamblet was sent a card from the club. Joyce Johnson, scrapbook chairman, photographed the charter members, following the presentation of a plant to each.
Tammy Rusher, supervisor, Consolidation and Joint Interest Accounting, was guest speaker. Christy Valliere, president, called the meeting to order, and Mary Faken gave devotion and read "I Am Me."
Introduced by Margaret Sloan, second vice president, Ms. Rusher spoke about "COPAS and Joint Interest Accounting at Conoco." Using a video, she told about the history and membership of COPAS. It was formed in 1961, she said, with 12 charter societies, including one in Tulsa. The group now has 24 societies and over 3,300 members, with 1,100 energy related companies represented.
Conoco, she noted, has approximately 45 members, with representation in Tulsa, Corpus, Acadiana (Lafayette), Permian Basin (Midland), Houston, and Oklahoma City.
She said the COPAS committees include audit, education, electronic data interchange, financial reporting, international, joint interest, refining and marketing, and revenue and tax.
Meetings are held in Tulsa from September through May, covering the board of directors meeting, committee meetings, and a dinner meeting with a speaker. National meetings are held in spring and fall. The spring meeting in 1997 will be hosted by the Tulsa Society and held at Shangri-La.
In closing, she spoke about incentive compensation programs and noted she had tax brochures available for those interested. The brochures cover information for registration forms, study guides, order forms and testing sites and times. She advised members to contact the Professional Development Institute at North Texas State University for information about review courses and other educational opportunities available (1-800-433-5676).
Ms. Sloan presented Ms. Rusher with a gift from Desk and Derrick in appreciation of her presentation.
Ms. Valliere was wished happy birthday for her Sept. 8 birthday. Members who will be celebrating birthdays in October are Georgia Donahoo, Ruby Cavanaugh, Vicki Davis and Martha Williams.
Norma Buffalow presented minutes of the previous meeting and Beth Johnson gave the treasurer's report. Ms. Valliere introduced Leora Calkins, a charter member, and announced another charter member, Lola Hamblet, is in the Ponca Nursing Home, 1401 North Waverly. She would appreciate hearing from members.
Ms. Sloan reported on final plans for Industry Appreciation Night, with guest speaker Kevin Carpenter, Crude Oil Marketing Supply and Transportation, Houston.
Vicki Davis, chairman of the nominating committee, and her committee,Joy Asbury, Irene Congram and Della Rein, presented the slate of officers: June Jeffries, president; Phyllis Kennedy, first vice president; Joyce Johnson, second vice president; Norma Buffalow, secretary; Louise Skinner, treasurer; Joy Asbury, Conoco director; Helen Bunney, Bunney Welding director; and Christy Valliere, immediate past president. A vote will be taken at the next meeting, Nov. 11.
Andrea Reutlinger, Poinsettia Sale chairman, reported sales will begin Nov. 1. Colors available are red, white, pink. and red. She may be contacted at 767-6280. Members Vicki Davis, Joyce Johnson, and June Jeffries, have volunteered to prepare the plants to be sold. Orders are due by Nov. 22. Her committee members to call in orders are: Vicki Davis, 767-3309; Beth Johnson, 767-4510; Christy Valliere, 767-4995, and Margaret Sloan, 767-2449.
Ms. Valliere requested members be prepared to vote on possible bylaw updates at the November meeting, prior to election of officers.
In closing, Ms. Valliere thanked the hospitality coordinators, Jerry Lanires, Ruby Cavanaugh and Cleone Deichman.

VFW's Annual Buddy Poppy Sale To Benefit Community's Veterans

Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1201 and Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Buddy Poppies throughout Ponca City Nov. 2-11, according to Post Commander Skip Russell and Ruth Henderson, Auxiliary president.
The sale will conclude with a Bean Feed Nov. 11 from 5-8 p.m. at the VFW Post. The dinner is open to the public.
"VFW bylaws require that the proceeds from the sale of Buddy Poppies must be used to benefit disabled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans right here in the community," Russell said.
In 1923, the VFW was the first veterans organization to promote a nationally organized campaign for the annual distribution of poppies assembled by disabled or hospitalized veterans.
That tradition continues today, with more than 18 million poppies assembled by paid, disabled and hospitalized veterans each year. The members of the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary raise more than $15 million annually from the sale of Buddy Poppies.
The VFW, founded in 1899, is the nation's oldest major veterans organization. Its more than 2.1 million members include 1.1 million veterans of World War II, 526,000 Vietnam veterans and some 426,000 Korean War veterans. The remaining members come from American military actions in Haiti, Somalia, the Persian Gulf, Grenada, Panama and Lebanon, as well as expeditionary and occupation forces.
The poppy movement was inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," written by Colonel John McCrae of the Canadian forces before the United States entered World War I. Selling replicas of the original Flanders' poppy originated in some of the allied countries immediately after the Armistice.
No definite organized sale of poppies on a nationwide scale was conducted in America until 1921, when the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies ostensibly for the benefit of children in the devastated areas of France and Belgium.
Madam Guerin, who was recognized as "the poppy lady from France", sought and received the cooperation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. early in 1922, after the Franco-American Children's League was dissolved. The VFW conducted a poppy sale prior to Memorial Day, 1922, using only poppies that were made in France.
In the 1923 poppy sale, due to the difficulty and delay in getting poppies from France, the VFW made use of a surplus of French poppies that were on hand and the balance was provided by a firm in New York City manufacturing artificial flowers.
It was during the 1923 campaign that the VFW evolved the idea which resulted in the VFW Buddy Poppy fashioned by disabled and needy veterans. These veterans were paid for their work as a practical means of providing assistance. This plan was formally presented for adoption to the 1923 encampment of the VFW at Norfolk, Va.
Immediately thereafter, the VFW Buddy Poppy factory was established in Pittsburgh, Pa., where all VFW Buddy Poppies for the 1924 sale were assembled by disabled veterans.
The VFW registered the name "Buddy Poppy" with the United States Patent Office and a certificate was issued May 20, 1924. The VFW has made that trademark a guarantee that all poppies bearing that name and the VFW label are genuine products of the work of disabled and needy veterans. No other organization, firm or individual can make legal use of the name.
The majority of proceeds derived from each sale conducted by VFW Posts and their Ladies Auxiliaries is retained locally to provide for veteran services and welfare. The minimal assessment (cost of Buddy Poppies) to VFW units provides compensation to the veterans who assembled the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs, and partially supports the VFW National Home for orphans and widows of the nation's veterans.
Buddy Poppy proceeds represent no profit to any VFW unit. All the money contributed by the public for Buddy Poppies is used in the cause of veterans welfare, or for the well-being of their needy dependents and the orphans of veterans.
The 75th Anniversary of the Buddy Poppy program is being celebrated during the 1996-1997 program year, which started June 1.

Newcomers Club Has Silent Auction

Ponca City Newcomers Club recently hosted an evening of dining, which included a silent auction.
The invocation was given by Aretha McLucas. Greeters for the evening were Jan Neylon and Aretha McLucas. The potted plant went to the newest newcomer, Elsa Durden. The evening concluded with Blanche Thorson drawing door prizes. For membership, new arrivals and/or information regarding any Newcomers Club activities, contact Joyce Fox, sponsor, 762-9578.

Garber Bazaar On Election Day

The Garber Election Day Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Bazaar is slated Nov. 5. It has become a tradition for voters to place their ballots in the Methodist Education Building and then eat and browse in the basement of the Garber United Methodist Church Bazaar.
Breakfast begins serving at 6 a.m., with a menu of sausage gravy and biscuits, cinnamon rolls and coffee. Pay is by donation.
Food for lunch and dinner is served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The menu includes chili and/or potato soup, served with crackers and cheese, coffee, hot chocolate and pie. Pay is by donation.
The bazaar is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and includes handmade items and baked goods. "Second Time Around" items will also be for sale.
An added attraction this year is a Christmas quilt, pieced and quilted by the Methodist Quilters. Donation tickets may be purchased for $1 each.

Anniversary Reception Set

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zemp, 2021 El Camino, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 2 from 2-4 p.m. with a reception at First Lutheran Church, 1101 North Fourth Street. They will continue the celebration with a free dance from 7-10 p.m. at Kaw City Community Center. They request there be no gifts.
Hosting the celebration will be their children: Gary and Janet Zemp; grandchildren, April Bowker of Ponca City, and Jeff and Kim Zemp of Norman; and great-grandchildren, Jake Bowker of Ponca City, and Ashlee and Chance Anderson of Norman.
Leonard Zemp and the former Juanita (Neta) Johnson were married at Quitman, Ark., by her uncle, Will Tackett, of the First Methodist Church in Enders, Ark.
They made their first home at Pawnee, and moved to Ponca City Feb. 5, 1947. They have lived in their present home 21 years.
Mr. Zemp served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines, Okinawa and Korea before being honorably discharged in 1947. He was employed by Conoco for 36 years, retiring in 1983.
Mr. Zemp is a member of the VFW Conoco tour group, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Conoco Retirees Association.
Mrs. Zemp was self-employed as a hairdresser, retiring in 1982. She does volunteer work, visits nursing homes and the home-bound.
Mr. and Mrs. Zemp also enjoy senior dances, fishing and travel. They have traveled in 29 different countries, and lived in England for a brief period of time after retiring. They look forward to their winters in Texas, and seeing their many friends and fishing families.

Reception To Honor Pattens

Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Patten, 53 Miller Lane, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with friends at a reception from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand. Hosts for the event will be their children and grandchildren. All friends and family are invited to attend. It is requested there be no gifts.
Mr. Patten and the former Iva Geraldine "Gerry" Scott were married Nov. 3, 1946, in Dawson, Okla. They made their first home in Tulsa, where they are pictured above. They have resided in their present home for 39 years.
Mr. Patten was employed at Linde Oxygen in Tulsa, later working for Conoco for 37 years. He retired in May 1985.
The couple have been members of the Church of Christ for many years, with Mr. Patten serving as a deacon, and Mrs. Patten teaching children's classes, sometimes with her husband's help.
Mrs. Patten was a secretary for Sturdevant Realty and, later, Roger's Well Service, Inc., retiring in 1988.
The couple have three children: Tom Patten, Abilene, Texas; Dana Lowrance, Coweta, and Berne Patten, Ponca City.
They also have 13 grandchildren: Amy and Nathanial Hosch, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kerensa Lowrance, Portland, Ore.; Todd Patten, Amber Patten and Shauna Patten, all of Abilene, Texas; Charlotta Lowrance, Norman; Tres, Aura and Linea, Coweta, and Kendra, Kayla, Nathanial and Amy Patten, Ponca City.

Anniversary Party Nov. 3

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Fauchier will be honored at an open house Nov. 3 in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple's three children and their families invite friends and relatives to attend from 2-4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church parlor, Fifth and Central. It is requested there be no gifts.
Hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fauchier, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fauchier and Cathy Jackson, and the grandchildren: Michelle, Lisa, Rachel and Jenelle Fauchier, and Matt and Ryan Jackson.
Willard Fauchier of Nardin and the former Dorothy Rowe of Blackwell were married Nov. 1, 1946, by the Rev. C.E. Bratcher in the Church of God in Arkansas City. They lived in Blackwell until 1979, when they moved to Ponca City. They are members of First Baptist Church and the Disciples Class.

TOPS Names Sept. Angel

Ruth Garroutte gave a program about the difference between various fats at the Monday evening meeting of TOPS 308 Chapter.
Ruth Garroutte called the meeting to order, and Audrey Garroutte gave the devotion, "Grant Me the Glory of Thy Gift." Joanne Radabaugh led the TOPS Pledge. The KOPS Creed was led by Maxine Reeves.
Delpha Clemens called roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best Loser was Mary Bryant. Ruth Garroutte won the "ha-ha" pot. The September Angel was Carolyn Clemens.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit support group whose members seek to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss.
Brief programs are presented each week. Meetings begin each Monday at 7 p.m. Weigh-in time is from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. For more information,call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Meeting of Xi Gamma Sigma Includes Ghost Story Program

Members of Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Oct. 22 in the home of Leora Simmons. Following the business meeting, Delorus Patterson, costumed in black, read a ghost story before a fireplace in a darkened room. Halloween music highlighted the reading.
Juni Parks, president, opened the business meeting and read correspondence from International about insurance. She also reported that back copies of Beta Sigma Phi cookbooks are available. Margaret Price, recording secretary, read minutes of the previous meeting, and Sue Meek, treasurer, gave the financial report.
Ms. Parks also reported on the State Convention in Tulsa. Barbara Feil read from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi. Catherine Horner, vice president, reported that a pledge training meeting had been held prior to the meeting.
Glenda Brown, social chairman, announced that members would be traveling to the craft show in Oklahoma City Saturday morning. All interested members may contact her.
Sue Waggerman, service chairman, reported on a family from the Displaced Homemakers Program. Members voted to adopt the family for the holidays. Mrs. Waggerman reminded members that toiletries are still being accepted for the Domestic Violence Program and that diapers are also needed.
Darlene VanDeburgh gave the City Council report. Each Xi Gamma Sigma member attending the Preferential Tea Nov. 19 is to bring a dessert. The business meeting concluded with the Closing Ritual and Mizpah.
The next meeting will be Nov. 12 with Teena Robbins. Juni Parks will present the program.

Class of '37 To Meet

The Ponca City High School Class of 1937 is making plans for their 60th reunion in 1997. A planning meeting will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the home of June Young Meade, 1127 South Seventh Street.
For information or suggestions, call Maxine Golay Schneider, 765-8597 or June Meade, 765-8662.

Smith To Celebrate 75th

Hugh L. (Leroy) Smith of Route 3, Box 315, will celebrate his 75th birthday Oct. 31. Mr. Smith was born near Ralston, Okla., the eldest of eight children born to Jeff and Daisy Ulrich Smith.
He served as a driver for the 59th Quartermaster Sales Company in Germany during World War II. Mr. Smith retired from the City of Ponca City in 1983 after 22 years of service. Upon his retirement from the City, he started a vegetable garden on his 10-acre tract in Osage County.
He is well known in the area for the vegetables he grows and sells at the Farmer's Market in Ponca City.
Mr. Smith and his wife, Della Mae, are the parents of two sons and four grandchildren: Michael and his family reside in Bedford, Texas, and Martin and his wife, Sylvia, live in Ponca City.
An open house will be held in his honor at his home on Route 3 from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to help him celebrate. It is requested there be no gifts.

Soprano To Give Program For Ponca City Music Club

Mariann Priboy, soprano, will present a program of songs when Ponca City Federated Music Club meets Friday at 1 p.m. at the Cultural Center. Dessert and coffee will be served at 1 p.m., followed by the program at 1:30 p.m. The program will include Mahler, Dvorak and Puccini, as well as songs from musical theater. The business meeting will follow the program.
Ms. Priboy, known professionally as Mariann Cook, is director of Northern Oklahoma College's new musical theater degree and is an actress/singer with extensive credits. She has been featured as soloist with numerous symphony orchestras, as well as understudying and playing the role of Anna in the Broadway production and national tour of "The King and I" starring Yul Brynner. She has also toured with "Man of La Mancha," playing both Aldonza and Antonio. Other roles include Natalie in "The Merry Widow," Maria in "Sound of Music," HiIda in "Plain and Fancy," Nancy in "Oliver," and Guinevere in "Camelot."
She has performed in more than 60 musicals and operettas in secondary roles or chorus. She is the only Oklahoman to be invited to perform on the main stage as part of the OK Mozart International Festival. Outside of the theater, Mariann is a wife and mother and resides in Bartlesville.
Hostesses for the Nov. 1 meeting are Billie Conley, DeMaye Andress, Audrey Lee Hall, Myrtle Vaughn, Ann Salmons, Thelma Talbot, Barbara Brown, Rosalie Bolene and Cornelia Timberlake.

'Hobo' Dinner Highlights Xi Zeta Lambda Meeting

Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Oct. 17 in the barn of Jeannine Gemmill, with 16 "hobos" answering roll call.
Melva Keen, president, conducted the business meeting. She announced the city-wide Beta Sigma Phi Preferential Tea will be Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Conoco's Fourth Street Clubhouse. Xi Zeta Lambda is to provide a door prize and members attending are to take a salad. Nida Austin volunteered to be in charge of the door prize.
Andra Kasselman, recording secretary, read minutes, and Judy Watt, treasurer, gave the financial report. Jeannine Gemmill, program chairman, announced the next meeting will be Nov. 7 in the home of Cassandra Kifiak. Mrs. Kifiak will also be in charge of the program.
Prior to the business meeting, the executive board met to discuss attendance and general chapter business.
Mrs. Gemmill presented a program on "Halloween Traditions and Superstitions."
Following the meeting, a "Hobo Dinner" and Halloween Party was held. Dinners cooked on an open fire and beverages served from tin cans were the highlight of the evening. Sue Robertson won the prize for Most Creative and Best Costume, "A Lady Hobo."
Special recognition was given to Terri Barnett, Cassandra Kifiak, Phyllis Pledger and Judy Watt for their costumes. A scary game of charades concluded the evening.
A going away party at the Crown and Rose English Pub and Restaurant was given Oct. 21 for Karen Baurichter, who is moving to Houston. She was given a Beta Sigma Phi Friendship plate for a going-away gift.

Miller Family Members Attend Blackwell Reunion

The family of John and Zelma Miller gathered Oct. 13 at Central National Bank in Blackwell for a family get-together.
Special guests included Wayne and Maybelle Miller, Lakewood, Calif, and Mrs. Maxine Miller Hoffman, Long Beach, Calif.
Out-of-town guests included Sid, Deliene and Dylan Miller, Owasso; Mike, Kathy, Jeremy and JoDee Schmidt, Jana and Aaron Schmidt, all of Coyle; James Schmidt, Stillwater; Rod and Wanda Miller, Bill Moyer, Bill Keeley, Quinton Miller, Max, Jenny and Matt DeWitt, all of Blackwell.
Also Jerrie Don Miller, Tonkawa; Gerald and Linda Miller, Phillip Keeley, all of Tulsa; Eva Miller, Mrs. Fern Tripp, Donald and Doris DeWitt, all of Braman; Leon and Linda Hoffman, Dallas; Bob, Martha and Jean Marie Cowden, Lake Charles, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brookey, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Neal Tripp, Los Angeles; Keith Fruits, Kaw City; Bobby, Tonya, Cameron and Caley Reid, and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Jr., all of Newkirk.
Ponca Citians attending included Ronnie and Lexyle Frost, Orville and Jean Wilks, Ruth Montgomery, Diane Beekman, Estle Lampe, Tina and Corey Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Piel, Lonnie and Ona Atnip, Richard, Ashley and Travis Frost, Orville, Randy, Daniel and Matt Wilks, Delbert and Jean Jelsma, Wayne, Betty and Ryan Schwanke.

SPORTS

Sapulpa Dims Cats' Playoff Hopes

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Now it's just for pride.
Sapulpa's 24-7 win over Ponca City here Friday night all but turned out the lights on the Wildcats' bid for the playoffs. At 1-4 in District 6A-4, 4-4 overall, the Cats still have a mathematical chance at the playoffs, but it is a very slim one.
What the Wildcats do have is a chance to finish 6-4 and give next year's team something to build on.
When Po-Hi was stringing together district titles and trips to the playoffs in the late 1970s and early '80s, then coach Keni Ray stressed the importance of each team leaving a foundation for successive teams and each building on what went before.
Coach Rick Sodowsky is trying to build that same kind of succession.
The Cats finish the season on the road at Sand Springs and Shawnee. Sodowsky feels both games are wina