From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday,
October 22, 1997
LOCAL
Raspberry Thicket New SJMC Gift Shop
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
Patenting Process Workshop Set for Library on Saturday
101 Memorabilia Is DAR Program
DuPont Third Quarter Earnings Show Profit
Conoco Reports Earnings Up 10 Percent During Year
Halloween Now Reset For Oct. 31
Photo Competition Awards Announced
Landfill Meets EPA Requirement
Kaw Lake Group Helps Staff State Fair Booth
County Celebrates National FCE Week
Kildare FCE Group Celebrating 50 Years
'Games People Play' Workshop Scheduled
Yellow Hammer Musicians Gaining National Attention
White Eagle Children Park Dedicated
Office Says Beware Of Timeshare Scam
Rawson Joins American Angus Group
Area Calendar
Area Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner Here Friday at First Baptist
'Totalization Agreements' Affecting Social Security
DEATHS
Marvin Joseph Liberton
T. R. Batt
Sue V. Richardson
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Eva Neely Royal Neighbors Group 74-Year Member
'For Women, By Women' Seminar Set
Reception To Honor Hays
Susan Henning Gives Program
Homestead B & B Plans Open House; Womens' Retreat
SPORTS
P-R Basketball Forms Available
Hunters Get Extra Days in '98
The new gift shop at St. Joseph Medical Center - Raspberry Thicket - is now open under the management of Julie Beam. A native of Ponca City, graduating from Po-Hi in 1980, it was Julie's idea to call the gift shop Raspberry Thicket Gifts and Snacks, and the new wallpaper and countertop colors fit the new name, she pointed out.
Julie is the daughter of Don and Cissy Linder. She and her husband, Joe, lived in Austin, Texas for a time before moving back to Ponca City with their two children, Jake, five, and Jenna, three, in 1995. Prior to living in Texas, Julie pursued her college education at Central State University in Edmond, receiving her bachelor's degree in education in 1985.
The new gift shop, Julie pointed out, will have available breakfast type foods in the snack bar area - bagels, muffins and cinnamon rolls provided by Uncle Toad's, a local catering service owned and operated by Timilyn Crank. Uncle Toad's will also provide chocolate candy, made especially for the gift shop. Coffee, cappuccino and fountain drinks will be available for SJRMC's employees and guests.
The gift shop will feature gift items such as balloon bouquets and functional and fun gifts in a moderate price range. Floral arrangements can be ordered as well. The fresh floral arrangements will be designed by M&M Family Florist, a local floral shop, Julie pointed out.
The shop will be staffed by volunteers during the hours of operation, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.
The test is scheduled throughout the year.
Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.
Inventors who want to learn the patenting process step by step will want to attend "Calling All Inventors," a patenting workshop scheduled Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Participants will learn how to document their invention, conduct a patent search, prepare and file a patent application and locate patent resources.
A patent is necessary to protect an individual's intellectual property and excludes others from making or selling the item. However, the technology behind the item is disclosed so it becomes knowledge for the good of the public.
The program will begin with a one hour session on conducting a thorough patent search presented by Julia Crawford. Julia Crawford is the head of the Oklahoma State University's Patent and Trademark Library. One of only 81 patent libraries in the United States, it houses all patents filed in the U.S. since 1790, making them available to the public and providing training on how to use the resources.
Information about the application and patenting process will be discussed by Oklahoma Inventor's Congress President Emeritus Ken Addison. Mr. Addison will share some of his experiences as an inventor and provide instruction to those interested in the process. He will also explain current proposed changes to the patent law. Following this discussion, Mr. Addison will be available for questions.
This workshop will provide participants with the step by step details they will need to move forward in the patenting process. To register, please contact Adult Services Librarian Julie Rutter at the Ponca City Library, 767-0345.
On Oct. 17 Jack Keathly presented a private collection of 101 Ranch Memorabilia at a meeting of the Ponca City Daughters of the American Revolution. Specific items belonging to Bessie Herberg Carter Blackwell "World Champion Cowgirl" were shown.
The program was enhanced by personal commentary by Rosita LeClair who knew Bessie when she operated a small grocery store south of Ponca City.
Chapter members will have an evening dinner meeting Nov. 21 at the Marland Mansion restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Reservations must be made as soon as possible with Ann Strickland or one of the officers. The program will be given by Dr. Danny Goble of Rogers University Tulsa campus.
WILMINGTON, Del. - DuPont reported third quarter earnings, before nonrecurring charges, of 86 cents per share, compared to 84 cents per share in the third quarter of 1996.
A net loss of $17 million, or two cents per share, was recorded after reflecting net charges for nonrecurring items of $998 million, or 88 cents per share. Nonrecurring items are principally the previously announced write-off of acquired in-process research and development associated with the acquisition of a 20 percent interest in Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., and charges in connection with the planned divestiture of certain printing and publishing businesses.
Excluding nonrecurring items, net income for the first nine months was up nine percent.
"In recent months we've aggressively pursued our long-term strategies to profitably grow DuPont and create value for our shareholders," said DuPont President and CEO John A. Krol. "In the third quarter, our underlying business continued to perform at record levels, driven by strong volume growth from our chemicals and specialties businesses and record earnings from petroleum. At the same time, we announced several major acquisitions in key areas of our business portfolio which will position us for sustained profitable growth."
The company has also recently announced an agreement to divest its hydrogen peroxide business and a letter of intent to form two new ventures with American Electric Power to provide energy management and capital to large industrial and commercial customers.
Sales for the third quarter totaled $11.1 billion. C&S sales were $5.8 billion, up five percent on an ongoing business basis, reflecting eight percent higher volumes partly offset by three percent lower average selling prices. Lower selling prices result from an eight percent decline in prices outside the United States, entirely due to the stronger dollar. Sales volumes were up four percent in the United States, ten percent in Europe, 15 percent in Asia Pacific, and 18 percent in the rest of the world.
Petroleum segment sales for the quarter were $5.3 billion, up eight percent from last year. Worldwide refined product sales were up 11 percent and gas deliveries outside the United States were up 20 percent. Crude oil prices averaged $17.96 per barrel for the period, ten percent lower than last year. Worldwide gas prices were essentially flat at $2.27 per thousand cubic feet. Crude oil production was down six percent.
Third quarter nonrecurring items include an after-tax one-time charge of $850 million, or 75 cents per share, to write-off acquired in-process research and development associated with the Pioneer transaction, $220 million, or 19 cents per share, in connection with the planned divestiture of global graphic arts and films and offset printing plates businesses, and a gain of $72 million, or six cents per share, from the sale by DuPont Merek Pharmaceutical Company of its generic and multisource product lines.
The following commentary compares third quarter 1997 results with third quarter 1996, for each industry segment, excluding the earnings impact of nonrecurring items from both years.
Chemicals segment earnings were $154 million, up 12 percent from $138 million last year principally reflecting higher earnings from white pigments and specialty chemicals. Segment sales increased four percent as six percent higher sales volume was partly offset by two percent lower selling prices.
Fibers segment earnings of $238 million were up 16 percent from $206 million last year, principally reflecting increased earnings for Dacron, polyester, Lycra brand spandex, and aramids, partly offset by lower nylon earnings. Nylon earnings were adversely affected by the stronger dollar and higher ingredients costs due to supply disruptions. Segment sales were nine percent higher, reflecting 12 percent higher volume partly offset by three percent lower selling prices.
Polymers segment earnings were $228 million, up seven percent from $213 million in 1996. Results principally reflect higher earning from the DuPont Dow Elastomers venture, automotive products, and packaging and industrial polymers. Segment sales were up seven percent, reflecting nine percent higher volume partly offset by two percent lower prices.
Petroleum segment earnings of $282 million, a third quarter record, were up 10 percent from $256 million in 1996. This is the ninth consecutive quarterly year-over-year earnings improvement. Strong U.S. downstream margins, higher gas volumes outside the United States and lower taxes contributed to the earnings improvement, partly offset by lower crude oil prices and production, and higher exploration and refinery turnaround expenses. The quarter also included an after-tax gain from the sale of certain Norwegian producing properties that was offset by litigation settlement expenses. Upstream earnings totaled $175 million, up seven percent, and downstream earnings were $107 million, up 15 percent.
Life sciences segment earnings were $122 million versus the $178 million earned in 1996. Excluding the higher allocation of operating income to DuPont in 1996 from the DuPont Merck joint venture, life sciences segment earnings down seven percent, with higher pharmaceutical earnings offset by lower results in agricultural products. Agricultural products sales were down nine percent, compared to a seasonally stronger third quarter last year, reflecting six per cent lower volume and three percent lower prices.
Diversified businesses segment earnings totaled $52 million, up $12 million or 30 percent from $40 million in 1996. Both the current quarter and the third quarter 1996 reflect significant operating losses form the printing and publishing businesses to be divested. Higher earnings versus last year reflect better results from films and photopolymers and electronic materials. After adjusting for divestiture of medical products businesses, the segment had nine percent increase in volume offset by eight percent lower selling prices. The decline in selling prices is attributable to lower prices for polyester films and the effect of a stronger dollar.
Net income, including nonrecurring items, was $2.1 billion, or $1.89 per share, for the first nine months of 1997, compared to $2.8 billion, or $2.47 per share, in the same period last year. Excluding nonrecurring items from both years, net income was $ 3.1 billion versus $2.9 billion last year, up nine percent. Year-to-date sales were $33.7 billion compared to $32.4 billion for 1996.
HOUSTON - Conoco today reported record third quarter earnings of $282 million, up $26 million or 10 percent from last year. Earnings of $859 million for the first nine months of the year were also a record, up $212 million or 33 percent from the prior year. After adjusting for 1996 second quarter non-recurring charges of $41 million, earnings for the first nine months were improved 25 percent from the prior year.
"We are having another outstanding year and the third quarter results are excellent. This is our ninth consecutive quarterly year-over-year earnings improvement," Conoco President and CEO Archie W. Dunham said. "Strong United States downstream products margins and higher refinery production, combined with higher international gas volumes, contributed to our record performance despite lower crude oil prices and higher exploration costs during the period," he noted.
Sales for the quarter were $5.3 billion, an increase of eight percent over last year's comparable quarter. Worldwide natural gas deliveries increased five percent over last year's third quarter due to a 20 percent increase in production in the North Sea. Worldwide refined product sales were 1,091,000 barrels per day (bpd), up 11 percent versus 1996, due to higher refinery production related to the new Lake Charles, La., hydrocracker and the Humber refinery's new vacuum unit in the United Kingdom. the company's net realized crude oil price averaged $17.96 per barrel, 10 percent lower than last year. Worldwide natural gas prices were essentially flat, averaging $2.27 per thousand cubic feet. Worldwide crude oil production decreased six percent due to natural declines.
The following commentary compares third quarter 1997 results with third quarter 1996. There were no non-recurring items in either quarter.
Conoco's upstream operations earned $175 million, up seven percent from last year. U.S. upstream earnings totaled $46 million during the period, down $15 million, due to lower crude oil and natural gas volumes resulting from production declines and property dispositions, lower crude oil and natural gas liquids prices and increased deepwater exploration costs in the Gulf of Mexico.
Internationally upstream earned $129 million, up $27 million or 26 percent from last year on higher gas volumes and the sale of certain Norwegian producing properties, partly offset by lower crude oil prices and higher exploration costs, primarily in Venezuela. Although crude oil volumes declined during the period, production from lower taxed operations offset much of the impact on earnings.
Downstream earnings were $107 million, up 15 percent from the $93 million earned last year. In the United States, downstream earned $57 million versus $36 million in the prior year, an inc rease of 58 percent, due to higher refined product margins, improved refinery operations and increased refinery production, partly offset by litigation and turnaround-related charges.
Internationally, downstream earned $50 million, down 12 percent versus last year, as higher European margins, increased production from the vaccum unit, and lower taxes were offset by remaining turnaround costs at the Humber refinery. The results in 1996 included again from the sale of the company's retail operations in Ireland.
Worldwide crude oil and condensate production averaged 310,000 bpd for the quarter, down from 329,000 bpd last year. Worldwide natural gas deliveries of 1.2 billion cubic feet per day were up slightly from 1996. U.S. refined product sales of 719,000 bpd were up 13 percent from last year.
"I'm very pleased with downstream's continued improvement which has been a major factor in Conoco's outstanding performance through the first nine months of 1997," Dunham noted. "Strong natural gas and crude oil prices in the fourth quarter, plus continued downstream improvement, should enable the company to significantly improve over last year's results."
During the quarter, several significant milestones were achieved in our worldwide production operations. Oil production began at the company's MacCulloch field in the central North Sea and at the Ukpokiti filed, located offshore Nigeria. The Ukpokiti production represents Conoco's first production in Nigeria. Both fields are operated through floating production, storage and offtake systems. Peak production from MacCulloch should yield up to 60,000 barrels of oil and 12 million cubic feet of gas per day. Production from Ukpokiti is currently flowing at over 20,000 barrels of oil per day. Drilling and seismic works is progressing as planned on the South Texas gas producing properties acquired during the second quarter.
In addition, Conoco and American Electric Power announced the signing of a letter of intent to form two jointly held venture companies to provide energy management services and capital to industrial and large commercial customers, including energy procurement services for a majority of the DuPont Company's 80 U.S. sites.
Citizen complaints have been heard loud and clear at city hall by city officials as the Mayor and City Commissioner have decided to rescind their previous decision to change the observation of Halloween from Oct. 31 to Oct. 30.
According to a spokesman for the city, phone calls in opposition to the change began early this morning and prompted city officials to reconsider their previous decision.
Conflicts to the change included Washington Elementary School's scheduled parent-teacher conference. According to principle Pat Keast, parents were upset with the conflict the change of Halloween caused. "There was no way the conference could be changed," Keast explained. "It is important that the city and school work together and for the city to check for any possible scheduling conflicts before a change like this is considered."
According to Commissioner Dick Stone the date had been changed to make the occasion more safe for the children trick or treating in the area of the high school during a football game.
Clifton Van Brown was awarded Best of Show with his untitled entry and David Stewart with "Visitor from Afar - Comet Hale Bopp" won the People's Choice award at the 15th Annual Ponca City Photography Competition, sponsored by the Ponca City Art Association. The entries will be on display at the Art Center, 819 East Central through Oct. 26.
In the Student Division, Color/Black and White, Kevin McConaghy placed first with "Headin' In". Other winners in this category were Bryan Cope's "Fate", second and Thomas J. Murray, third with "Racing the Rain". Honorable Mentions went to Katy Farmer and Bryan Cope.
David Stewart placed first in Amateur, Color with his "Visitor From Afar - Comet Hale Bopp". Shirley Scott took second and third with "Plymouth Plantation" and "Early Morning in Plaka". Honorable Mentions in this category went to Doris Swanson, Sally McQuade and Eugene Ruggs.
Ace Cuervo placed first and second in Amateur Black and White with "Self Portrait" and "Numero 207". Third went to Caroline White with "Tunnel Vision," and Honorable Mentions to Mary L. Skrdla and Ace Cuervo.
In Advance Color, R.M. Tillman placed first with "Celsus Library." Second went to Brian N. Duran with "Calma Waters" and third to R.M. Tillman for "Paria Wilderness." Jim Elmore, Scott Howard and Barbara Cope were awarded Honorable Mentions.
Glenn Cope took first in Advance Black and White with "Someone Still Lives Here." Second went to Brian N. Duran with "H20 Fall" and Clifton Van Brown with "Joe, the Cowboy" placed third. Honorable Mention was awarded to R.M. Tillman.
Ken Crowder placed first in Special Award - Kay County with "Kay County Wheat". Linda Courtney received an Honorable Mention.
The Ponca City Art Association Photography Competition is funded in part by the Gareth Muchmore Memorial Fund. Muchmore was a longtime director of the Ponca City Art Association and had an avid interest in Indian and western art. He was the editor and co-publisher of The Ponca City News and was also an accomplished photographer.
Chairmen for the show were Richard M. Tillman and Dr. Glenn Cope. All entries must be picked up by Oct. 31. For more information call the Art Center at 765-9746. The Ponca City Art Center is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
New federal government requirements are being met and can now actually be seen at the Ponca City Landfill. Crews are currently laying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required "geomembrane" at the site of the 12.2 acre, $1.8 million expansion of the landfill.
The EPA imposed the new requirements in an effort to prevent pollution of groundwater and with it the possible contamination of drinking water. The new government regulations require the installation of two precautionary measures, the installation of the geomembrane and a "leachate collection system."
The geomembrane is a synthetic rubberized plastic liner and sheets of the material are heat welded together and then placed on top of a two foot clay liner. The leachate collection system is a series of pipes and gravel that collect any liquid to prevent them from filtering through the landfill.
The new costly governmental requirements are being met at the expense of local taxpayers. According to Public Works Director Ken Parr the landfill expansion would have only cost $15,000 per acre to build. However, due to the more stringent governmental requirements, cost have increased ten times to $150,000 per acre.
The expansion project is scheduled to be completed by mid-January 1998. The newly expanded and upgraded landfill should be sufficient to hold the city's solid waste for at least the next 8-10 years.
Members of the board of the Kaw Lake Association helped staff the Red Carpet Country booth in the Made in Oklahoma Building at the recent State Fair of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.
Volunteers worked two days passing out literature to fairgoers about the Red Carpet Country area. Red Carpet Country encompasses northwestern Oklahoma from Kay County through the Oklahoma Panhandle. They are a non-profit organization promoting tourism in Northwestern Oklahoma. Red Carpet Country works with area organizations and Chambers of Commerce.
The volunteers spoke with about 500 people a day for the 17 days of the fair, according to Jeanette Graves, executive director of Red Carpet Country. Additional information about Red Carpet Country may be obtained by calling 1-800-447-2698.
Kaw Lake Association volunteers who assisted were Mark Castillo, Bill O'Connor, Betty Rutz, and Bill Rutz of Ponca City; Mollie Bivin and Bill Brown of Shidler, and Bob Stephens of Fairfax.
This is FCE Week in Oklahoma - a time to recognize the numerous women who contribute to the quality of life in Kay County through their involvement in the Association for Family and Community Education (FCE).
Known for many years by many names, the FCE organization focuses on contemporary issues and has outgrown the old image of "farm wives" interested only in canning and sewing.
Today members of FCE groups include urban and rural adults of all ages - and not all are women. Men are now as involved as women in the programs about nutrition and health, food safety and preparation, financial management and budgeting, and child development, care and abuse prevention.
All these topics are available through FCE and members can still learn such traditional skills as safe home canning and quilt-making, if they are interested.
The national association has headquarters in Burlington, Ky., and because of budget and time constraints, has focused on nationally effective issues such as recycling, quality children's television programming, and adult literacy.
The national association has also left room for community and county FCE groups to develop activities of local interests and the individual groups have done just that.
Some of the hidden features of FCE are the benefits offered to its member, such as a low-cost Visa credit card, a free $1,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy for the member, $500 for the spouse and $250 for each child under age 18.
Membership in the Health Services Discount plan is at no cost, providing discounts on vision care, chiropractic services, prescriptions, hearing aids and air ambulance services for the entire family. Additional benefits are also available on a voluntary basis.
Members also get discounts on auto and homeowners insurance, discounted airfare and discounts on rental cars.
A year's membership (including county, state and national dues) costs only $17.75.
Local FCE groups are Creative Homemakers FCE Group, Blackwell; New Creations FCE Group, Tonkawa; New Bethel FCE Group, Blackwell; Nardin FCE Group, Nardin; Fun and Fundamental FCE Group, Newkirk; Vernon HOA FCE Group, Blackwell; Kildare FCE Group, Kildare; Uncas FCE Group, Ponca City; and Salt Fork FCE Group, Ponca City.
Editor's Note: As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, this history of the Kildare Family and Community Education Group was compiled by group member Melba Irwin.
The Kildare Home Demonstration Club was organized at a special meeting held at the Kildare School, October 21, 1947, under the direction of Miss Gladys Thompson, County Home Demonstration Agent. Miss Thompson had made a survey of the district, getting the opinions of the women and finding out they really were sincere in wanting to organize and become a part of the Kay County Home Demonstration Federation.
Officers elected were President, Mary Woolsey; Vice-President, Marcille Gosting; Secretary and Treasurer, Aileen Albers; and Reporter, Bertha Gondles. The American Rose was selected as the club flower and the colors were Royal Blue and White.
The first meeting of the Kildare Home Demonstration Club was held in the home of Mary Woolsey on November 13, 1947, at 2 p.m. The early days of the Kildare Club were hard and difficult, but with the determination of the members, and the efforts of their president Mary Woolsey, they soon got a firm foundation to build their club.
There were eight charter members when they first begun and by October of 1948, there were 22 members. They were: Mary Woolsey, Mrs. Donald Gosting, Mrs. John Albers, Mrs. J. A. Gondles, Mrs Robert McGee, Mrs. Celia Gosting, Mrs. A. E. Grimly, Mrs. Harve Gustin, Mrs. Lizzie Leathers, Mrs. Mae Sauer, Mrs. W. B. Keeler, Mrs. J. E. Hastings, Mrs. C. W. Knearl, Mrs. Mary Ruth Leatherman, Mrs. Thelma Tipton, Mrs. Albert Kolbe, Mrs. Earl Hadley, Mrs. Frank Harkins and Mrs. W. B. Dean.
In 1948, some of the Kildare Home Demonstration Club members had very little if any sewing. The Club entered the Kay County Dress Revue and place third in the competition. In the fall of 1948, the club entered the Kay County Free Fair in Blackwell. They placed first in meat canning, first on a tailored coat and won two first places on rugs.
The club ladies liked to sew and many made their own clothes. They also liked doing things for the community. The Kildare Club sponsored the Kildare 4-H Club and encouraged 4-H'ers to do well in their projects. As of this date, they are still sponsoring and helping the Kildare 4-H Club and the county 4-H programs.
The Kildare Club had held bake sales, box suppers and donated pies to help raise money for their support they gave the community. These pioneer women paved the way for those of us today who are members. Mary Woolsey, Mrs. J.E. Penny, Francis Dean and Aileen Albers were all charter members and belonged to the Kildare Club until they were deceased.
In the early 1960's the Kildare Home Demonstration Club had 20 members. They thought that they might have to organize another club, because some of their homes were small and couldn't handle so many members. But the economy changed, some members moved away and others had to take employment outside the home. Between 1980 and 1997, deceased members were: Ruth Harden, Mrs. J. E. Penny, Mrs Pearl Hunt, Mae Johnson and Aileen Albers.
Our membership in 1997 is eleven members. They are: Mary Buesing, who joined in 1947 to other clubs in the county before joining the Kildare Club; Marie Ewy, who joined the Perry Club in 1946 and Kildare club in 1982; Iva Lee Harris who joined in 1957; Margaret Hoepfinger, who started her membership in Nebraska in 1943 and at Kildare in 1958; Barbara Hunget joined in 1996; Melba Irwin joined in 1956; Helen Janda joined in 1992; Elise Johnson in 1962; Moni Neville in 1986; Karen Overman joined in 1974;and Brenda Schneeberger who joined in 1981.
Mary Buesing and Marie Ewy will receive their 50-year membership pins and certificates this year in 1997. Extension Home Economists since 1947 have been: Miss Gladys Thompson, Miss Wilda Schaefer, Mrs Margaret Collins, Lucille Worthen and Mary Bonaras Rhyne.
Even though the membership of our club is less and we have undergone another name change, we still work together to do what we did, when our membership was large.
Through out the years, we have observed our group's anniversary. The tenth anniversary in 1957 was observed with a reception. In 1977, the thirtieth anniversary was held in the home of Mrs. Bill (Frances) Dean. On October 25, 1987, a reception was held for the Fortieth anniversary, held at the Kildare School.
Our main project is the Opportunity Center. We have donated money to the center for many years. We raise money for the group expenses and to donate to the center and others organizations by preparing a banquet meal for the Kildare Rural Water District No. 3 for 25 years, starting in 1972.
Each Christmas, our group decorate boxes and fill them with cookies, candy and fruit. These boxes are delivered to the elderly and the shut-in people in the Kildare community. In 1992, the Kildare FCE purchased a centennial brick for the Ponca Plaza in Ponca City. The brick bears the name: Kildare Extension Homemakers, 1992. The group members donate homemade pies to the Kildare Volunteer Fire Department for their annual meal. Other accomplishments are: Donate money to the Heart and Cancer Fund; donated items to the County Youth Shelter; collected eye glasses for the Lion's Club; purchased Teddy Bears to put in ambulances; donated cooking pans to the Kildare School; made Tooth Fairy Pillows for the first graders at Peckham and Kildare Schools; donate the 4-H signs at the Annual Kay County 4-H Banquet for first year record book winners.
Every year the group observes National FCE Week by taking baked goods to Kildare Co-op for the people of the community. This is a way of saying "Thank you" to the community for their support of our projects.
Over the years, the group still enjoys exhibiting at the Kay County Fair. Kildare FCE Group had the Grand Champion Booth in 1996 and 1997.
In our 50 years, we have seen three name changes. Kildare Home Demonstration Club, Kildare Extension Group and in 1993, the national organization changed names to more identify what our organization is about. Thus we became the Kildare Family and Community Education Group, or shortened to Kildare FCE.
Our current slate of officers are: President, Helen Janda; Vice-President, Mary Buesing; Secretary, Barbara Hunget; Treasurer, Elsie Johnson; Public Relations, Melba Irwin.
In closing, I would like to say that each of us in the Kildare Group feel honored to be members of the club that those first eight ladies started and worked hard for and all the club members have made the Kildare Group a success all these 50 years.
50 Years of Participation
Mary Woolsey
Mrs. Frank Harkins
Mrs. Freeman Frank
Mrs. Robert McGee
Mrs. Don Gosting
Mrs. J.F. Reilly
Mrs. August Klinger
Mrs. Frank Glaser
Mrs. John Albers
Mrs. A.E. Grimley
Mrs. Floyd Maples
Mrs. Joe Clark
Mary Vap
Frances Dean
Alma Hedberg
Winnie McGee
Mrs. Roy (Cecila) Gosting
Mrs. John Burnett
Mrs. W.B. Keeler
Mrs. Albert Kolbe
Mrs. J.E. Penny
Mrs. Lizzie Leathers
Mrs. Earl Hadley
Mrs. Clarence Knearl
Mrs. Frank Vap
Mrs. Mae Sauer
Mrs. Harve Gustin
Mrs. James Gondles
Mrs. J.E. Hastings
Mrs. George Temple
Mrs. Chet Hartshorne
Mrs. Earl Ward
Bernice Hastings
Evelyn Hedberg
Mrs. Albert Colby
Mrs. R.C. Daack
Mrs. Stanley Draper
Betty Psikal
Mrs. W.W. Lamm
Mrs. Stephen Lewis
Nina Stahlbut
Violet Binkley
Betty Dodds
Rilla Cobb
Melba Irwin
Ruth (Hunt) Case
Beulah Lemke
Margaret Hoepfinger
Ruth Harden
Elsie Johnson
Laverna Johnson
Dorcus Grigsba
Mrs. Frances Burch
Carol Woolsey
Barbara Dingus
Lila Sattre
Cindy Harris
Judy Irwin
Margie (Blair) Jordan
Brenda Schneeberger
Helen Janda
Barbara Hunget
Opal Irwin
Mrs. Robert Leatherman
Mrs. O.C. Tipton
Mrs. Grace Sauer
Iva Hardy
Lucy Irwin
Twila Balzer
Pearl Hunt
Annett Smith
Lilla Meyer
Darlene Sebor
Iva Lee Harris
Mae Johnson
Rea Childers
Cynthia Nicholson
Mrs. Gerald Harral
Ruth Hoepfinger
Pat Porter
Karen Overman
Debbie Dick
Linda Meyer
Mary Ewy
Moni Neville
Mary Buesing
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Counselors, teachers, child care workers, mental health professionals, youth ministers, and all area citizens who work with others are encouraged to take advantage of a unique workshop titled "Games People Play."
Purpose of the games is to help teachers and others to teach teamwork, self-confidence, problem solving, trust, goal-setting, self-awareness, self-esteem, communication skills, leadership skills, and decision making skills - and to have fun!"
The workshop is to be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 1, at Camp McFadden and participants are asked to bring a picnic lunch and wear comfortable clothing (jeans, athletic shoes, T-shirts or other appropriate clothes) (use caution with jewelry) and be ready to play.
"These games will challenge us as a group, or as an individual to achieve a goal," says instructor Terri Wilson. "They emphasize challenge rather than competition."
Bryron Tribble, instructor, added, "The games we teach are designed and played primarily to create and communicate trust. They provide us with the opportunity to express aggressive or even hostile behavior in a safe context."
Registration for the workshop is $25 if submitted before Oct. 24 and $35 after that date. Registration information submitted with payment should include name, address, phone, employer and phone, allergies, medication, and list any health problems or disabilities.
Mail all to Byron Tribble, Northern Oklahoma Youth Shelter, 415 West Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601.
For more information call 7672-8341.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Yellow Hammer! - the name commands great respect among the Native American drum and singing champions throughout the world. The group has twice earned the Southern Champion title at the national competitions in 1995 and 1997. They were also named first runner-up as 1997 Overall National Champions against 70 other groups at the largest festival of native American culture in North America, Schemitzun!
Schemitzun is held in Hartford, Conn., in September and hosted by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
The five-day event at Schemitzun also draws the top Native American dance competitors who compete for the largest prizes in competitive dancing today. It also hosts more than 100 of the world's finest Native American artisans; hundreds of Native American craftsman who demonstrate ancient traditional crafts; championship Native American handgame tournaments and, most importantly to Yellow Hammer, conducts the most prestigious drum and singing competitions.
Yellow Hammer is made up of 10-12 men from North Central Oklahoma, who sing and play in a traditional Southern Style. Organized in 1993, members of the group primarily belong to the Ponca and Otoe-Missouria Tribes. About 15 drum groups are in the Southern Region area.
Most of the Yellow Hammer men from north central Oklahoma entered the Native American dance arena in some capacity at an early age and were taught the ways of their respective tribes by family members and elders. Along the trail they developed a love for singing and added it to their talents.
The group practices almost every week, especially through the winter months. They learn new songs and techniques and sometimes practice with cassette tapes.
They also perform as the drum/singing group at powwows and are invited to perform at several universities, where Native American history and traditions are taught in the curriculum. They have performed at UCLA, Stanford University, Iowa University, University of Colorado, and others. The group usually performs about 12 to 15 times per year.
"We like to compete because it causes us to learn quality and authentic songs. It's educational for us too," said Jim Grant, one of the members.
The group elects a head singer - usually the one with the best voice - and that position is currently filled by Wes Hudson.
For more information about Yellow Hammer contact Jim Grant at the Otoe-Missouri Tribal Headquarters in Red Rock.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Children laughing and colorful balloons floating in a cloudless sky set the mood for the dedication of the playground park at White Eagle.
Although the children were having a good time, there was a serious mission in the dedication of the park, which was made possible by the Ponca Business Committee and the Ponca Tribal Housing Authority, with the help of Pioneer Bank.
The park was dedicated to the children who lost their lives on the forced march from Niobrara, Neb., to White Eagle in 1876. The park was also dedicated to the seniors of the tribe.
The granite marker says:
"Ponca Children Memorial Park. Dedicated to the Ponca Children who perished on the forced removal from Nebraska to Oklahoma in 1876, 'Gee See They' (which means remember). White Eagle, Oklahoma, Dedicated October 17, 1997."
As the youngsters took part in the ceremony marching with balloons held high, they walked over a ceremonial blanket that was later presented to Angeliene Roy, the eldest member of the tribe. The children were led by Muffin Arkeketa, 1996-97 Standing Bear princess.
Master of ceremonies for the event was Kinsel Lieb, vice chairman of the business council. He gave the welcome. The invocation was by Louis V. Headmen, president of the business council.
Carl Renfro, Pioneer Bank chairman, congratulated the tribe and told of all the accomplishments that have been made in recent years. He told about the Standing Bear monument and the recent pow wow. He encouraged the tribal members to set goals particularly for the youth and their education.
Barbara Warner-Ross, who has been named "Indian of the Year in Oklahoma,' was a special speaker. Warner-Ross is the director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission. She told that her grandfather making the trek when he was about three years old. She said that her people never forget and that they honor the past and those that have gone before.
Charles Ziegenhain, chairman of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce's Presidents Club, brought congratulations from the Chamber.
A ribbon cutting ceremony followed with Lionel Leclair and other members of the tribe and the Presidents Club.
Afterwards a dedication marker was unveiled, commemorating the children, who died on the march to White Eagle.
The ground blessing ceremony was by Paul Littlevoice and the benediction was by Louis V. Headman.
Individuals who own a vacation timeshare and are in the market to sell should be cautious of people offering their resale services for a fee.
Mary Rhyne, Kay County Extension Home Economist, said most of these sales programs are bogus.
"Despite the fact that the resale market of timeshare property is poor at this time, many owners have been taken in by the resale scam," Rhyne said.
"These companies may contact you by phone or mail, claiming that the market is doing well and their company has a high success rate in reselling units."
These companies will charge a $300 to $500 "listing fee" and promise to sell the timeshare for a price equal or greater than the original purchase price.
To further entice an anxious seller, the company may offer a money-back guarantee or a $1,000 government bond if the property does not sell within a year.
They may even offer to purchase the timeshare at 80-90% of its appraised value if they do not sell it within a specified time.
"In reality, the market for resale will vary considerably, depending on the location and time of year," she said.
"It may be unlikely that the company can sell the timeshare at all, let alone at a price equal to or greater than your original purchase price."
In addition, consumers whose timeshares do not sell after a year may be presented with a government bond worth only $60 or $70 or they may be told there is no refund on their listing fee.
Some tips for consumers who are in the timeshare selling market:
- Do not agree to anything over the phone until you have had a chance to check out the company;
- Ask for written materials to be mailed to you;
- Find out where the company is located and where it does business;
- Contact the Better Business Bureau, state Attorney General and local consumer protection agencies in the state where the business is located. If a complaint has been filed against the company, these agencies can tell you about it;
- Find out if the company's sales people are licensed to sell real estate by the state where the timeshare is located. This can be verified with the state licensing board; and
- Be wary of companies charging an advance "listing" fee for services.
The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin gender, religion age or disability, and is an equal opportunity employer.
NEWKIRK - David Rawson of Newkirk is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Dick Spader, executive vice president of the national organization with headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The American Angus Association, with over 31,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef cattle registry association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 12 million registered Angus.
The Association records ancestral information and keeps permanent records of production on individual animals for its members to help them select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce high quality, efficient breeding cattle which are then recorded with the American Angus Association.
Most of these registered Angus are used by the U.S. farmers and ranchers who raise high quality beef for U.S. consumption.
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The Fourth Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner for the Kay County Sheriff, Deputies, area Police Officers and their wives, will be Friday, at First Baptist Church, Ponca City. The meal begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be served by Ponca City Police Chaplains and Pastors of area Baptist Churches.
Entertainment will be provided by Les Gilliam. Known as the Oklahoma Balladeer, Les is a country and western entertainer, songwriter and recording artist. A native of Gene Autry, Okla., Gilliam now resides in Ponca City. He has been a featured performer in Vienna, Austria; Branson, Mo.; Dallas and at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Les entertains both as a solo act and with his country music group, the Silverlake Band. He has recorded three albums and two videos.
The dinner is sponsored by Kay Baptist Association, comprising 26 southern Baptist churches. Dr. Chester Ward, KBA Director of Missions, who also serves as a Ponca City Police Chaplain notes, "This dinner is a way to express our deep appreciation for area law enforcement officers who protect and serve us."
By Ron Janzen
SSA Field Office Manager
Have you ever worked in a country other than the United States? Do you know whether you can get Social Security benefits based on that work?
If you're still working, the question may not seem important right now, unless you're now working abroad. But when you apply for retirement benefits years from now it will determine how much you get in Social Security benefits.
Since 1977, the United States has been entering into agreements with countries to allow a worker to receive a partial pension by combining coverage from the two countries. These arrangements, commonly referred to as "totalization agreements," improve Social Security protection if you work or have worked in both the United States and an agreement country. To date, the United States has agreements with 17 countries.
These agreements are most helpful when you would not be eligible for monthly retirement, disability or survivors benefits under the Social Security system of one or both countries. Also, they eliminate paying Social Security taxes to both countries on the same earnings.
These totalization agreements cover Social Security taxes (including the U.S. Medicare portion) and retirement, disability and survivors insurance benefits. However, they do not cover benefits under the U.S. Medicare program or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
If you are living in the United States, you may file claims for benefits from the U.S. or the agreement country at any Social Security office.
However, if you wish to apply for benefits under a program not covered by the agreement, you may do so directly with the country that administers the program. The countries include: Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Belgium, Canada, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Finland, Luxembourg, Ireland and Greece.
Marvin Joseph Liberton, resident of rural Red Rock, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997, at his home. He was 61.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Ponca City. Fr. Boscoe Pudhota of St. Mary's Catholic Church will preside. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Marvin Liberton was born March 31, 1936 at Dover, Okla., the son of John Peter Liberton and Kathryn (Luis) Liberton. He moved with his family to the Ponca City area at an early age. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School of Tonkawa and then St. Mary's Catholic School of Ponca City. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.
He was united in marriage to Zola May Gordan on June 28, 1962 at Ponca City. Mr. Liberton was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and his enjoyments included farming and machinery.
He is survived by three brothers, Ray Liberton of Mustang, Carl Liberton of Ponca City and Kenneth Liberton of Tyler, Texas; one aunt and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Zola and two infant sons.
CORDELL, Okla. - T.R. Batt, father of Thomas R. Batt of Ponca City, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997 at Cordell Memorial Hospital. He was 90.
Graveside service was to be today, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. in Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell under the direction of the McClure Funeral Home.
T.R. Batt was born June 17, 1907 at Greenwood, Texas, the son of Thomas H. and Ida (Vick) Batt. He had resided in the Cordell area since 1928. He farmed for many years and loved to fish.
He and Sylvia Perkins were married Dec. 18, 1930 at Mountain View. She preceded him in death April 30, 1988.
Surviving are his son, Thomas R. Batt of Ponca City; four grandchildren, whom he raised as his own, Tommy Mincher, Jerry McGrath, Martha Jackson and Bill Goodrum; also seven other grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.
Sue V. Richardson, former resident of Ponca City, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997, at Mercy Hospital/Turner Memorial in Ozark, Ark. She was 77. At the time of her death she was a resident of the Ozark Nursing Home in Ozark, Ark.
Cremation was under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark, Ark.
Sue V. Richardson was born Oct. 13, 1919, in Larned, Kan., the daughter of Maurice and Teresa Marie Runells Helton. She and John B. Richardson were married Sept. 18, 1948, in Las Vegas, Nev., and came to Ponca City after he retired from the real estate business in Los Angeles. Her husband preceded her in death in February of 1976.
While living in Ponca City, Sue worked at Cobb's Cafe on South First, at J.W. Cobb's Family Restaurant on North Fourteenth and at the Holiday Inn.
Surviving are two brothers, Maurice Helton of Payette, Idaho, and James
Helton of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; also three nieces and four nephews. She
was a second cousin of Gen. Omar Bradley.
NEWS BRIEFS
Bressie Supper and Cards - The Bressie Community will be hosting a fund raiser supper and card party Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Bressie Community Center. Proceeds will be used for repairs and maintenance of the Bressie Community Building. Bressie area residents and former residents who are unable to attend the fund raising supper and card party, but want to help with the renovation of the Bressie Community Center may mail donations to Betty Blubaugh, Route 1, Box 59A, Red Rock, OK 74651. For more information call (405) 723 4331.
BBQ and Auction - The 4th Annual BBQ and Auction will be held at First Lutheran School on Friday. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a preview of the auction items. Several Ponca City businesses have donated a variety of items for the silent and main auction. The meal of brisket, bratwurst, potato salad, baked beans and cobbler begins at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Parent/Teacher league. Tickets, which include the meal, are available at the door for $10. The public is invited to attend.
Flu Shots - The Kay County Health Department will be providing annual flu vaccines for persons in special risk groups and age 65 and over. Shots will be given Thursday and Friday at the St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect. The vaccinations will be given from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. For more information call 762-1641.
PrimeTimer Exclusive - New Tax Law Seminar given by Jim Lindsey and local CPAs, Monday, Oct. 27 at Pioneer Technology Center, 10 a.m. RSVP 762-5651, Kate Morton.
Attucks Memorabilia Needed - Attucks Community Alliance is seeking old yearbooks of Attucks School, photos of the Attucks School building, all types of memorabilia, yearbooks, etc. If you have such you are willing to loan to the Alliance, please call Leo Haynes at 762-2725. Everything loaned to the Alliance will be returned.
Lunch and Bazaar - St. Paul's United Methodist Church women's fall salad luncheon and craft bazaar will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the church located at East Hartford Avenue and Pecan Road. The event is open to the public. Tickets available at the door will be $4 each for adults and $2 each for children. "Heavenly Delights" cookbook will also be sold.
Football on Big Screen - Oklahoma State and Missouri will be seen on the big screen at the Elks Lodge Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11 a.m., with hamburgers and hot dogs available at halftime. All proceeds to Elks Lodge maintenance fund, and everyone is welcome. For reservations or more information, 765-4045.
Stolen Top - A woman in the 1300 block of North Fourteenth Street reported at 7:49 a.m. Tuesday that the T-top to her vehicle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 34-year-old man was arrested at 10:52 a.m. Tuesday at Hummingbird Road and Pecan Road for driving under suspension.
House Burglary - A woman in the 900 block of East Chestnut Avenue reported at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday that her house had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Non-Injury Accident - A two vehicle non-injury accident was reported at 3:40 p.m. at Joe Street and East Hartford Avenue. Two officers responded and a report was taken.
Accident - At 6:27 p.m. Tuesday two officers were assigned to an accident in a parking lot in the 1500 block of East Prospect Street. A report was taken.
Shoplifters - At 4:53 p.m. Tuesday Hastings, 2101 North Fourteenth Street, reported two juvenile shoplifters in custody. An officer was assigned and issued citations to the offenders.
Arrest - A 31-year-old man was arrested at 7:14 p.m. Tuesday in the 400 block of South Pine Street for domestic assault and battery.
Stolen Purse - A woman reported to police at 7:39 p.m. Tuesday that her purse had been stolen from her vehicle while it was parked at Unity Gym. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Shoplifter - Miller Market reported to police at 8:37 p.m. Tuesday that they had a juvenile shoplifter in custody. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 39-year-old man was arrested at 8:46 p.m. Tuesday from South Fourth Street and East Otoe Avenue for driving under the influence, driving left of the center lane, no headlights and transporting an open container.
Gas Drive-Off - Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, reported a $19.42 gas drive-off at 12:29 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned.
Arrest - Police arrested a 27-year-old man at 1:11 p.m. Tuesday on one city warrant and two Kay County warrants.
Non-Injury Accident - Police received several 911 calls at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday regarding a two vehicle non-injury accident at North Ash Street and West Highland Avenue. Two officers responded and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 33-year-old woman was arrested at 12:43 p.m. Tuesday from the 900 block of South Twelfth Street on two city warrants.
Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone patios and walkways. Call 765-2720. adv.
1997 & 1998 101 Ranch Old Timers calendars. $10 each. Collectors items. Contact Linda Rennie, Pioneer Bank & Trust, 762-5651 ext. 242. adv.
So It's Boot Day at Public Schools! New boots 1/2 off our price, Thursday only. The Cabboose, 118 South First. adv.
Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv.
WCW Halloween Havoc coming to Pay Per View Sunday, October 26th at 7pm. Snap into the Madness. Call Cable ONE at 762-6684 to order! adv.
Advanced technology hearing aids with sophisticated sound processings for more precise fittings. We can target your hearing needs. Heartland Hearing, 1302 N. 7th, 767-1961. adv.
Female Fistic Frenzy features 16 of the top female boxers in the world today. Only on Pay Per View this Friday, October 24th at 8PM. Call Cable ONE to order your ring side seat. 762-6684. adv.
Head Country, One half bar-b-q chicken with choice of vegetables, $3.95, Thursday, 4-? p.m. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.
McCord School's 16th annual Arts & Crafts Festival. Saturday, October 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Over 80 exhibitors. Concessions available. Free admission. adv.
Call Don Sawyer, your fulltime Chimney Sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca, 762-8883. adv.
Madame Alexander Dolls Closing Out 1/2 off. The Emporium, downtown. adv.
American Legion meeting, Thursday, 7 p.m. Vets helping vets. adv.
Advanced technology hearing aids with sophisticated sound processings for more precise fittings. We can target your hearing needs. Heartland Hearing, 1302 N. 7th, 767-1961. adv.
25% off Halloween jewelry and copper, wire or lighted pumpkins. Enjoy our dessert of the day. Christy's, 3005 North Fourteenth. adv.
Tony Garcia's Five-step Lawn Care Service. Complete tree/shrub service. 762-8948. adv.
Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv
American Legion Meeting, Thursday 7 p.m. Get involved! Vets helping Vets. adv.
All you can eat Buffet. Crab legs, peal & eat shrimp, steamed white fish, fried shrimp & Fish and much more. Wednesday, Golden Corral, 4 til close. $8.99. adv.
Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.
Free pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. New Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 8:30-3:30, Monday 6-8 p.m, Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday
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LIFESTYLES
Members of the Royal Neighbors of America Camp #2377 of Kay County observed "Make a Difference Day" Oct. 8. The group met at the chapel of the Ponca City Nursing Home to honor the oldest member of the camp, Eva Neely, 98. She received a white rose corsage.
Mrs. Neely has been a member of the Royal Neighbors for 74 years. Several guests from the nursing home attended the recognition event. Also present were her daughters, Doris Ogle and Patricia Silver, and her sister, Mrs. Wilks and two nephews. Each guest received a white rose tied with a purple ribbon.
Attending from the Royal Neighbors were Marietta Nelson, Lottie Etzel, Oliver Wilson and Marjorie Wilson. Anne Hall entertained with piano music and refreshments were served.
If you have a daughter, ages 10-15 years old, or work with girls in these ages groups, you have an opportunity to help these girls find answers to the questions they have about the physical and psychological changes they will be experiencing in the next few years.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has devoted the first in a series of quarterly seminars dealing with issues in women's health especially for girls in these age groups. Set for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chapel Hall of the Marland Estate Hotel and Conference Center, the title of the session is, "Bridging the Gap: The Road from Childhood to Womanhood."
Kathy Heilman, M.D., and Jan Matheson, M.S., L.P.C., are scheduled as speakers. Heilman, a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist is scheduled to speak in the morning about the physical and hormonal changes faced by girls in these age groups. Matheson, a local Licensed Professional Counselor, will continue the session after lunch, focusing on the issue of self-esteem and the emotional changes girls may experience.
Between the sessions lunch will be provided and a style show is scheduled to feature selections of fall clothing available at J.C. Penneys, Maurices and the Buckle.
This seminar is geared not only for the girls, but for their mothers as well. Women who work with girls in these ages groups in youth group or church activities, school events or other organizational activities are also encouraged to attend.
The cost is $8 per person and tickets are now available. Reservations must be made by Oct. 28. Call Susan Nolan at 765-0500 for more information or to make reservations.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Hays, 933 North Ash, will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Oct. 27. A reception in their honor will be Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m., at their home. They request no gifts. An open invitation is extended to family and friends to attend the event.
Hosts will be their sons and families: Brent Lee Hays and son, Sean; Robert E. Hays and wife, Merry. They will be assisted by their grandmother, Virginia Taylor of Ponca City, and aunt, Roberta Denton of Enid.
Ronald L. Hays and the former Joyce Marie Taylor were married Oct. 27, 1972 in the home of Norma and the now deceased Dick Osborn, aunt and uncle of the bride. The Rev. Joe Tompkins officiated.
Both are graduates of Ponca City High School. Hays served in the U. S. Navy for four years and retired from the Ponca City Fire Department in 1991 after 18 years of service. He is currently employed at Albertson's Food Store. His hobbies are computers and playing with his grandson.
Mrs. Hays was self-employed for 12 years and worked at Walmart for four years. Her hobbies include crocheting and crafts and activities with her grandson.
Betty Wilson was hostess when the Happy Hilltop Homemakers met Oct. 15 for lunch and the monthly business meeting. Nancy Challis, president, presided and Mrs. Wilson introduced the guest speaker, Susan Henning.
Mrs. Henning is a horticulturist and a water exercise instructor. Her first topic was caring for houseplants and the avoidance of high temperatures, low humidity and poor lighting. She gave several suggestions for caring for plants before discussing exercise needs. She is affiliated with the Ponca City YMCA.
Members are collecting items for Christmas to be donated to Eastern State Hospital. Nell Miller read the Club Creed and NaDean Thomas presented the Club Collect. Frances Basham will be the hostess for the Nov. 11 meeting and she also won the hostess gift for the day.
Homestead Bed and Breakfast, located 18 miles north of Perry on Highway 77, is holding an open house Oct. 26. Hosts Ted and Glenda Riddle extend an invitation to interested persons to visit between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m.
On exhibit will be stained glass angels and other items by artist Glenda Green of Red Rock. Christmas candles from Keepsake Candles in Bartlesville will also be available. Antique glassware is the inspiration for these candles and Christmas candles will also be shown.
The giftshop at the Homestead regularly features Glenda Green stained glass as well as homemade jams and jellies made in the Homestead commercial kitchen. Longhorn beef is for sale at all times at the ranch. The Homestead is located 18 miles north of Perry on Highway 77 or 10 miles south of Tonkawa.
A women's retreat is planned for Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Included in
the day's events will be therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, facials and
lunch. Participants may make their own bath salts and massage oils. Cost
for the limited session is $65 and reservations and payment must be made
in advance. Interested persons may call 405 725-3400.
SPORTS
The Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration forms for the elementary girls basketball leagues.
Play is open to girls in grades 4-6. Registration forms have been distributed to all schools in the Ponca City area, and must be received by the Parks and Recreation Department, 905 W. Hartford, along with a $20 per player fee by Nov. 3. Starting Nov. 4, there will be a late fee of $5.
Teams and coaches will be formed according to schools and grades. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at (405) 767-0432.
After a lengthy discussion which included a defeated motion to postpone consideration of proposed deer hunting regulation changes and look at establishing regulation zones, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to extend deer gun season statewide to run 16 days beginning the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The change will take affect beginning in 1998.
On a four to three vote, the Commission approved Game Chief Richard Hatcher's recommendation to lengthen gun season to 16 days and reduce the annual aggregate antlered deer bag limit to two bucks during all seasons combined. Archery hunters can, however, harvest a third buck in the December archery season. As part of the regulation changes, archery season will open Oct. 1 and run consecutively through Dec. 31.
In presenting his recommendation, Hatcher said that a recent random telephone survey of deer hunters showed 83 percent of hunters favored a longer deer gun season. He also said that a majority of those attending public hearing earlier this year favored a 16-day gun season. In addition, requiring that a hunter's third buck be taken during the December archery season should not affect many hunters, as harvest data show that only one percent of deer hunters currently kill three bucks in all seasons combined.
The new deer season changes will take affect next year. Other changes approved for the 1998-99 hunting seasons include:
- eliminating mandatory turkey harvest check stations west of I-35. Gary Purdy, regional director for the National Wild Turkey Federation, told the Commission that the NWTF will work with the Department on establishing volunteer turkey check stations in the west. Each person who voluntarily checks a turkey in western Oklahoma will be eligible for a drawing in which they can win a guided turkey hunt in southeast Oklahoma offered by the NWTF. The Turkey Federation also will provide financial assistance for check station materials.
- changing spring turkey bag limits in Okfuskee and Grant counties from two-toms to one-tom;
- extending the spring turkey season in the southeastern eight counties to run from April 11 through May 1;
- closing small game hunting on specified wildlife management areas for the first nine days of deer gun season only.
In his monthly report, Director Greg Duffy said that the Department recently received the 1997 Gold Medal Award for most educational exhibit at the State Fair of Oklahoma. The Environmental Protection Agency presented the Oklahoma Environmental Committee with an excellence in environmental education award. A number of employees in the Department's Education Section are members of the award-winning committee.
Duffy also said that Oklahoma set a new standard for excellence at the
recently-held 51st Annual Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies Conference. About 950 wildlife professionals from across the Southeastern
U.S. attended the conference.