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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, October 3, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALMasonic Lodge Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser for Literacy Council Masonic Lodge Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser for Literacy CouncilIt is a return engagement for the spaghetti dinner at the Ponca Masonic Lodge on West Grand. This fund raiser is for the benefit of the Ponca City Literacy Council and is scheduled for Thursday between the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. As he did last year, past master of the lodge and alumnus of the local Literacy Council’s program of teaching adults to read, Richard Lucas is one of the Masonic leaders staging the dinner. He is joined by current master C.A. Poulter and other lodge members. Lucas says this fund raiser is a way for him to help repay the literacy program for teaching him to read. He said that when he graduated from high school, he could not read his own diploma. Ten years ago, when he transferred from California to Ponca City with Smith International, he heard about the Literacy Council. He was provided a volunteer tutor, Betty Murray, who worked with him and helped him to learn to read. “Volunteer Tutors, provided by the Literacy Council, are working miracles in our community,” said Jon Kennedy, chairman of the council. “It’s hard for a person unable to read to have a good quality of life. This fund raiser will help finance this worthwhile program.” The dinner will be held at the Masonic Lodge building at 1200 West Grand. Tickets may be purchases by calling Gerry Morgan at 762-0601, Pat Scott at 762-1864, or Jon Kennedy at 762-3642. Ticket information also is available at the Literacy Council office in the basement of the library, 767-0351. Tickets are $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Bryant Baker, Loss for New York, Gain for PCBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer New York’s lost is Ponca City’s gain — when it comes to the Bryant Baker Studio. The studio of the Pioneer Woman Statue sculptor has been moved from the Cultural Center to the Marland Estate and is beautifully appointed. The studio opened to the public this weekend in the annex to the Artist Studio on the Marland Estate. The City Fathers in 1970 made a wise decision to send then City Manager Leon Nelson to the Big Apple to purchase the contents of Baker’s Studio after his death at the age of 88. The collection cost the City $17,450 and certainly is priceless now. Jim McNeese was mayor when the collection was purchased. Other Commissioners were Ellis Elliott and Lester Barnes. The purchase included 40 statues and busts, and numerous letters and photographs. Nearly three decades later, Baker has a showplace worthy of his internationally recognized talent. New York couldn’t have done better in showing the works than the Marland Estate has done. Four areas of interest are: the President’s Gallery, British Subjects, Mythological Creatures and pioneer women. Draws International Attention Baker definitely made an imprint on Ponca City and Oklahoma with his pioneer mother and her young son striding across the prairie. Baker won the $100,000 top prize and the commission from E.W. Marland for the statue after 12 models by various sculptors toured New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Dallas, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City and Ponca City. They were then voted on by the public. Pioneer Woman Started in 1927 Baker began the statue in 1927, and that same year sculpted a bust of Marland. The Pioneer Woman Statue was unveiled in 1930 and received national press. Marland deeded to the state the land where the Pioneer Woman Statues stands. A new and enlarged Pioneer Woman Museum is located on the grounds. In 1952 Baker, who referred to all of his works as his “children” said he regarded Ponca City’s Pioneer Woman statue as his favorite. He is quoted as saying “It’s the best known of all my works and I like it as much as any I have done.” Telling about the Pioneer Woman, Baker said, “The bundle on her arm represents both the burden of life and all her worldly goods — yet she is the possessor of that real wealth that survives pain, sorrow and disaster — the inexhaustible wealth of a magnificent soul.” He would write, “I consider the face on my Pioneer Woman an abstract quality of beauty and yearning rather than any particular type. A young pioneering mother would have a spiritual yearning to find peace and a better place for her progeny — I feel sure there is a lot of my own mood and feeling in this statue translated into a woman and her little boy. “Over and above this I have always thought of the Pioneer Woman as the equivalent of Joan of Arc of France — the patron saint of America — she had to have great courage and fortitude.” Baker Destined as Sculptor Baker was destined to be a sculptor, as his father, John Baker of London, was one of the foremost ecclesiastical sculptors of his day, and a specialist in symbolism. Baker’s grandfather had also worked on decorative carving and sculpture in Westminster Abbey in London. An interesting tidbit is that Baker used his father’s hammer and chisel when working. The artist was carving simple things in his father’s shop by the age of 9. He was also adapt at drawing. Leaving school at the age of 15, Baker entered the shop as an apprentice and worked on church carving and sculpture for several years, obtaining a thorough training during the day, while he studied in art schools in the evening. By the age of 22, he was put in charge of all architectural sculpture on the Victoria and Albert Museum, then in the process of being constructed. Baker supervised as many as 30 carvers and sculptors. He made the models and consulted with the architects. He had four years of full time study in Royal Academy schools and wore medals and prizes for figure composition and portraiture. Making his debut at the Royal Academy was a bust of King Edward, which was selected by Queen Alexandra as the best likeness. In 1912 two events happened that were to make Baker famous. One was the unveiling a large statue of Edward VII, unveiled by King George. The second was the commissioning of a memorial in Tewkesbury Abby, England’s famous Norman Abbey Church. Becomes U.S. Citizen Baker became a U.S. citizen in 1923. Prior to that he came to the U.S. in 1916 and served in the army, where he helped rehabilitate injured military personnel making models of limbs and facial masks. A 1952 news clipping tells that Baker at that time had the singular honor of having three statues in the Hall of Fame and three busts of chief justices placed in the Old Supreme Court Building in Washington. The Hall of Fame statues were of Sen. William E. Borah, Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Secretary of State John M. Clayton. The sculpted busts of Chief Justices were of Charles Evans Hughes, Edward Douglas and Howard Taft. Baker had the honor of sculpting United States presidents including George Washington, William Howard Taft, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Millard Fillmore, Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, Herbert Hoover and John F. Kennedy. Included in the Bryant Baker Studio are the busts of Winston Churchill and Kennedy. After seeing the studio Ponca Citians will want all their friends and family from out of town to visit the showplace. Free Depression Screenings AvailablePonca Citians are reminded of the free depression screenings for the public at Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center on National Depression Screening Day Oct. 7. The screenings are being co-sponsored by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Behavior Unit in observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 3-9. Screenings are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Attendees at the free screenings will have an opportunity to view an educational presentation on depression and manic-depression, complete a written screening test and talk one on one with a mental health professional. Anyone interested may call 580-762-7561 for more information or drop by the Center at 1500 North Sixth on the 7th. East Middle School Presents ‘Drug Free’ Assembly Oct. 8The East Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus students, under the direction of Carol Green, will present a “Drug Free” Assembly on Oct. 8 at 8:15 a.m. in Ralph Lester Auditorium. The program will include “Song of America” arranged by Mac Huff, “People Got to be Free,” arranged by Roger Emerson, “The Rose” as recorded by Bette Midler, “Walk With You,” from the television production, Touched By An Angel, and “Song of Freedom” arranged by Mack Huff. Vocal solos will be sung by Brittney Gilliam, Nicholas Durham, Kyla Lewis, Christina Senseman, Paula Krueger, Audrey Eubank, Shannon Love, Kimberly Evans, Elizabeth Pearson, Aaron Wright, Elizabeth Myers and Lindsay Weems. An ensemble will include Mitch Fezer, Garrett Merle, John Lowery, Daak Love, Andy Davis, Josh Engle, Jarrod Hobbs, Joe Stransky and Jakeb Coon. Narrators will be Teresa Fox, Deitric White, Sarah Bluback, Heather Rasor, Brian Yerkes, Laci Baird, Aaron Worley, Sherletha Mathis, Jenny Rutter, Audrey Walker, Jakeb Coon, Hillary Wright, Heather Loggan, Samantha Faulk, Jennifer Sherman and Whitney Quiram. Choreography will be done by Shannon Love, Sherletha Mathis, Chastity Swindoll, Brett Springer, Jakeb Coon, Mariah Pappan, Kari Lawson, Janna Green, Lindsay Weems, Christina Senseman, Teddi Hill, Shandi Parent, Sheila Payne, Lacey Hodges, Kimberly Evans, Michaela Cavener, Lindsay Thomas and Whitney Quiram. The “Joe” Skit will be presented by Mitch Fezer, Nicole Ham, Danielle Kennedy, Sarah Lynn, Daak Love, Amanda Neal, Ashley Selvidge and Ashley Pemberton. The “Pressure” Skit will be presented by Brett Springer, Brittney Bruner, Nicholas Durham, Jakeb Coon, Shanell Robb, Ann Smith, Jennifer McCullough and Emily Viele. The “Walk in the Woods” Skit will be presented by Andy Davis, Josh Engle, Katherine Frazier, Shari Peeples, Jarrod Hobbs, Nevin Porter, Krystle Loney, Katie Caudillo and Amanda Lee. Other chorus students appearing in the program will be Kassie Allmon, Kristin Angle, Haley Bible, Sara Birch, Julie Browning, Katherine Burriell, Nikki Cox, Leah Dester, Gladys Garcia, Melanie Harris, Leslie Hudson, Amber Jackson, Lindsay Klick, Kim Leatherman, Brittnea Lewis, Demetria Mcquerry, Kelli Milligan, Lindsay Pruitt, Kristen Davis, Samantha Durbin, Susan Emmons, Stephanie Garino, Lea Jeffries, Nicole Mansfield, Megan Mcguire, Amanda Reiss, Emily Thompson, Sunshine White, Tara Allison, Morgan Ham, Brandy Homan, Any Huynh, Lacey Jones, Jensi Leatherman, Amy Moriarity, Andrea Reyes and Elizabeth Tucker. Piano accompaniment on “The Rose” will be played by Paula Krueger. Sound technician is Jim Armstrong assisted by T.C. Hankins and Thomas Feuerbon. Stage lights will be done by Samantha Johnson and Kayla Whitfield. Spot light will be done by David English. The public is invited to attend the performance. An afternoon performance of the “Drug Free Assembly” will be presented by the seventh grade chorus students at West Middle School in the West Auditorium at 2 p.m. also on Oct. 8. Wanted by PoliceA suspect believed to match this OSBI sketch abducted and then sexually abused an 8-year-old local girl last Sunday in Ponca City. He reportedly was driving an all-white 1989 model Dodge pickup, slightly elevated and possibly four-wheel drive, with a short wide bed, sport wheels and big tires. The suspect is possibly in his 30s with gray hair and may have had a slight beard. If you have any information regarding the suspect, police ask that you call Crime Stoppers at 762-5100, the police department at 767-0370 or, to speak with an investigator, 767-0376. Aquatic Therapy One of Many Services Offered by St. Joseph Physical TherapyAs part of a vast array of Physical Therapy services, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center offers Aquatic Therapy through its Physical Therapy department. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. until noon, the patients go to the YMCA for water therapy under the supervision of an SJRMC physical therapy staff member. The program began in May and participation and feedback have been positive. “We’ve been thrilled to work with St. Joseph’s Wellness and Physical Therapy Department, here at the YMCA Community Pool,” said Susan Henning, water exercise coordinator at the Ponca City YMCA. “It gives us the opportunity to more fully use pool time and to introduce new members of the community to the programs available at the YMCA.” After coming to therapy at the pool, the patients often find they enjoy the good feeling they get by exercising in the water. One participant started with the hospital therapy sessions after breaking her ankle and liked it so well that she has continued to exercise with the YMCA Arthritis Foundation Water Exercise classes held five days a week. "It’s also been fun to be part of the team in providing exercise opportunities to strengthen supporting muscles in the legs of knee replacement patients before surgery, like Fay Petersen,” Henning said. “I got to continue to see her progress in therapy after surgery and now as she has returned to participate in the YMCA Arthritis Class six to eight weeks after surgery.” Patients who have had surgeries ranging from a total joint replacement to foot surgery can benefit from this aqua program. Doug Wilson, an SJRMC physical therapist with over 10 years of experience said, “patients have an individualized program specific to their injury or disease process. They are also given individualized attention with hands on instruction.” Some of the benefits of aquatic therapy include: hydrostatic pressure for swollen joints which means that joints are given compression while undergoing exercise. Secondly, the ability to begin partial weight-bearing early on after an injury helps promote joint mobility and strength. There is an increase in circulation without cause of excessive joint inflammation due to joint weight-bearing. Third, buoyancy allows extremities to move without chronic stresses of gravity by allowing the freedom of more pain-free movement. Lastly, the movement of weight-bearing joints is essential for proper nutrition to the injured joint. Arthritis experts agree that water exercise is one of the best ways to improve function of the affected joints. Upon completion of aquatic therapy, patients are able to perform independent exercises in the water and can be discharged to join the YMCA or to perform these exercises on their own. Ask your doctor for a referral for aquatic therapy at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. For more information about the Aquatic Therapy program or any other service offered by St. Joseph Physical Therapy, call 765-0594. October is National Physical Therapy Month. Workplace Law Seminars SetNORMAN — Seven key topics in employment law will be featured at seminars planned for Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Legal and Practical Issues in Human Resources will be presented Nov. 4 in Tulsa and Nov. 18 in Oklahoma City. The events are co-sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law, College of Continuing Education and the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association. Topics at both locations include a review of U.S. Supreme Court labor and employment cases, recent developments in sexual harassment and discrimination law, alternative dispute resolution, developments under ADA, privacy and technology in the workplace, retaliation claims and workplace investigations. Program sponsors indicated that the seminars will be beneficial to attorneys and human resources personnel. Seven hours of MCLE for attorneys or HRCI recertification credit will be offered for attendees. The cost for each seminar is $125, or $145 at the door. Interested participants should contact the OU College of Continuing Education at (405) 325-3386, or www.occe.ou.edu/cle.html. Marland Volunteer Fire Department Making Plans for ‘The Great Escape’MARLAND — It is an effort that will involve the nation as a whole in an exercise that could save thousands of lives. It is the “The Great Escape” - a national fire drill scheduled in recognition of Fire Prevention Week October 3-9, 1999. The Marland Volunteer Fire Department is strongly encouraging all residents to develop home escape plans and to practice the plan. The “Great Escape” is a fun activity for families to participate in during Fire Prevention Week, “but it also could save their lives,” says Mickey Robinson, volunteer fire chief for the Marland Fire Department. “If a fire breaks out in your home, you and your family only have a few minutes to escape safely. Home fire escape planning and practice ensures that everyone in the household will know how to use that small window of opportunity effectively and get out alive,” he said. Fire Prevention Week is the time of the year when all fire departments go to the communities to stress fire prevention and remind people to check their smoke detectors and safety equipment. Again this year, The Marland Volunteer Fire Department will be stressing fire exit drills which are extremely important because they save lives and the life they save may be their own. The Marland Fire Department is formed from volunteers who serve their community without pay, taking time from their jobs; some are self-employed, others have the support of their employers to respond when paged. Marland Volunteer Fire Department members are paged by 911 through Ponca City communications center and each volunteer has a pager. Budget and finance areas for the department are handled through the Town of Marland. Additional monies are received from state funds, grants through Northern Oklahoma Department Authority, OK Forestry Division, and Rural patrons memberships. The Town of Marland purchased the Vo-Ag shop building from the Marland School to house the fire equipment. This building also provides a classroom for training and meetings. In addition to their bimonthly meetings for maintenance of their equipment, the volunteers attend training classes which require from 4 to 16 hours of their personal time. Presently, the department has six units, including grass rigs, tanker truck and LeFrance pumper truck. The volunteers have just completed conversion of a 2 1/2 Ton 6x6 military truck to a tanker truck that was acquired through the OK Forestry Division. Marland Volunteer Fire Department serves an approximate 25 mile radius and provides mutual aid for Billings, Red Rock, Ranch Drive, Ponca City and Tonkawa Fire Departments. Members of the Marland Volunteer Fire Department partner with the Red Rock Rural Fire Department presenting programs during National Fire Prevention Week. They give students rides on fire trucks and show the various equipment used to fight fires, visit the classrooms at Frontier Public School and Otoe-Missouria Head-start, and hand out packets of material for students to take home information to encourage fire prevention safety in the home and at school. The Marland Bucket Brigade organized in 1990 to host fund-raisers to help buy additional safety equipment for the Marland Volunteer Fire Department. Members prepare and serve an annual Hunters’ Breakfast on the opening day of rifle season for deer hunters. In addition, they prepare and serve the meal at the annual meeting for the Bliss Co-op stock holders. They also host chili suppers, and serve lunches for grain and fertilizer companies promotions to local farmers. ‘The Great Escape’ Means Getting Away From FiresWhen you hear the term “The Great Escape,” images of Houdini and disappearing acts may come to mind. Now, “The Great Escape” is the name of a nationwide campaign to promote home fire drills during 1999 Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9. In central Oklahoma, more than a dozen area fire departments will pull trucks out of their stations and sound their sirens on Wednesday at 6 p.m., when families are encouraged to drop everything and practice a home fire drill. “Everybody has heard they should conduct fire drills at home, but how many of us have actually practiced it? If a fire breaks out in your home, you and your family only have a few minutes to escape safely. This practice drill can help ensure that everyone in the household will know what to do and get out alive,” said J.R. Nida, M.D., state health commissioner whose agency sponsors the Oklahoma SAFE KIDS Coalition, along with Children’s Hospital Physicians. The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 70 years, developed “The Great Escape” theme in response to results from its 1997 home escape survey that showed only 16 percent of respondents who had escape plans actually practiced them. SAFE KIDS and NFPA offer the following fire safety tips to consider this week. • Practice a home fire escape drill regularly — at least twice a year. • Know two ways out of each room. • Have an outdoor location in front of the home where everyone will meet upon exiting. • Never reenter a burning building for any reason. • Have a working smoke alarm — and change the battery at least once a year — to ensure early warning. Metro Oklahoma City fire departments participating in “The Great Escape” drill include Oklahoma City, The Village, Bethany, Norman, Del City, Shawnee, Tinker Air Force Base, Mustang, and Warr Acres. Each year, National Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast sticks with sausage link or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pancake on a stick or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Chicken sticks or barbecue brisket on a bun, fresh fruit, mixed vegetables, tatter tots, sunflower seeds or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chalupa with lettuce and cheese or ham and cheese hot pocket, mexican rice, lettuce and tomato salad with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken nuggets with hot roll or cheese pizza, fresh fruit, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Fernandos burrito with cheese sauce or hot dog, baked beans, fresh fruit, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Macaroni and cheese with hot roll or mini corn dogs, broccoli with cheese sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate chip cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West and East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast sticks with sausage or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Breakfast pizza or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pancake on a stick or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Monday — Chicken sticks, fresh fruit, mixed vegetables, tatter tots, sunflower seeds or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Ham and cheese hot pocket, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, baked beans, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheese pizza, fresh fruit, corn, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Fernandos burrito with cheese sauce, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Super corn dogs, broccoli with cheese sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate chip cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway. Monday — Barbecue brisket on a bun, fresh fruit, vegetable beans, tatter tots, sunflower seeds or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Ham and cheese hot pockets, rice pilaf, fresh fruit, lettuce and tomato salad with ranch dressing, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheese pizza, fresh fruit, corn, salad with ranch dressing, pudding, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Fernandos burrito with cheese sauce, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Mini corn dogs, broccoli with cheese sauce, vegetable beans, fresh fruit, chocolate chip cookies, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Campus Mart Monday — Pizza pockets or ravioli with hot roll, Italian vegetables, veggie dippers, strawberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken patty sandwich or cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos or queso and nachos, broccoli with cheese sauce, tossed salad, jalapeno’s, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Burrito with chili cheese or frito chili pie, Jello, corn, jalapeno’s, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruits, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Sausage biscuit, juice and milk. Friday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Grilled cheese, ravioli, green beans, pears and milk. Tuesday — Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, carrots, strawberry cake and milk. Wednesday — Salisbury steak, potatoes with gravy, blackeyed peas, hot roll, applesauce and milk. Thursday — Homemade beef stew, corn bread, orange wedge, cookies and milk. Friday — Pizza, coleslaw, okra, mixed fruit and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Smoked barbecue brisket, teriyaki pork chop or veggie special, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Beef stir fry, fiesta chicken or catch of the day, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Cafeteria closed due to student activity. The cafeteria is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. High School Homecoming Activity This WeekBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor The coming week will be action-packed for students at Ponca City High School, as the campus explodes with anticipation of pep rallies, dinners and the football game against Owasso, Oct. 8. Monday has been proclaimed Pajama Day, Tuesday as Crazy Hat Day, and Wednesday is Army Day. Thursday is declared as Hawaiian Day and Friday is Homecoming T-shirt Day. Students wanting to get into the spirit of things should dress accordingly. A pep rally and parade will take place downtown on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. A Homecoming Dinner will be held Friday night at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria with the game following at 7:30 p.m. Festivities will be concluded at 10:30 p.m. Friday with a Homecoming Dance for Po-Hi students in the Girl’s Gym. The Junior class will be selling mums through Oct. 6. to enhance school spirit. Individual designs for mums include football player with number, cheerleader, Hi-Stepper, and band. Two new corsage designs this year are for mom and another for the Color Guard. This will be the first year freshmen will participate in Homecoming activities as part of the high school student body and they are encouraged to order a mum and join in the Wildcat Spirit. Mums can be ordered and picked up during the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. lunch periods in the cafeteria area at the high school. The proceeds will fund the Junior/Senior After Prom Party. Lawn activities will not be held at Po-Hi this year. Personnel at Po-Hi pointed out that with the addition of freshmen this year there would be too many students on the front lawn (1,800 students). The public is urged to get into the Wildcat Spirit by attending the pep rally, parade, dinner and game. City Work SessionA tour of the water treatment plant residual dewatering improvements will be made by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners during Monday’s work session. Activity begins at the Public Safety Center at 2 p.m. The commission also has on the agenda, a time for discussing the Darr property lease agreement with Pioneer Transit, discuss a dust free parking ordinance, tour and discuss the rental of Unitherm property, and other reports from the city manager and commissioners. School CalendarPo-Hi Oct. 4 Monday starts Homecoming Week. Monday is Pajama Day. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball, Bishop Kelley, 3 p.m. Junior varsity football, Sapulpa, 6 p.m. Oct. 5 Tuesday is Crazy Hat Day. Junior varsity and varsity volleyball against Tulsa McClain, 5 p.m. Oct. 6 Wednesday is Army Day. Oct. 7 Thursday is Hawaiian Day. TCU representative in the Conference Room, 9:30 a.m. Ninth grade football at Enid Waller, 5 p.m. Pep rally and homecoming parade at Grand Avenue, 5:30 p.m. Cross country meet at Tulsa Union. Varsity volleyball regionals. Oct. 8 Friday is Homecoming T-shirt Day. Homecoming dinner at cafeteria, 5:30 p.m. Varsity football against Owasso (coronation at halftime), 7:30 p.m. Homecoming dance in the girl’s gym at 10:30 p.m. Varsity volleyball regionals. Oct. 9 SAT testing at 7:45 a.m. Renegade Review for band at Tulsa. Vet Stickers AvailableMen and women who served in the United States Armed Forces can now proudly display their military service involvement with “VetSignia Window Stickers.” The unique stickers are two by four inches, black-on-silver metalized film, with an American flag background. Thirty-three different stickers are available to include World Way II, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Expeditionary, Peacetime, and services Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine. Veterans who served in the past four major wars can display the war they served in and their branch of service. Stickers for those who served in overseas expeditionary campaigns such as Panama, Somalia, Bosnia show branch of service and expeditionary. Vetsignia stickers show combinations like WWII/U.S. Navy, Persian Gulf/U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army/Expeditionary, and the like. Veterans who served in peacetime can get stickers that show their branch of service. They serve as a simple statement to bring attention to veterans who deserve much respect. Nine retired veterans designed and make the long-lasting stickers. “The idea came up during a vets’ bull session,” says Bob Kline, the World War II Marine who handles requests for the stickers. “We were brainstorming about how we could help fellow veterans get recognition on more than just a few special holidays. The stickers let veterans say, ‘I did it when it had to be done, and I’m proud of it.’” The stickers are $4 each or three for $10; shipping and handling are included. Send requests to Bob Kline, Pox 382, Blue Bell, Pa. 19422. Be sure to include branch of service and war served, expeditionary, or peacetime. Stickers can be viewed on the Internet at www.wat3.com/vetsignia. Social Security Website Makes Services AvailableThe Internet has become a convenient option for many people seeking services or information from their Social Security Office. By accessing Social Security Online, Social Security’s Internet Website, you can find the location of your nearest Social Security Office, apply for Social Security benefits, find out how much you have credited to your record or change your name on your Social Security records. The Internet Website is www.ssa.gov. Social Security Online, Social Security’s Internet Website, houses one of the largest collection of online information of any government agency, and it’s a good way to access basic information and services. The most popular offerings are listed below. *Request for Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement. *Application for a Social Security card. *Frequently asked questions and answers about Social Security Programs. *The most widely used public forms. *Publications on retirement, disability and survivor’s benefits and Supplemental Security Income for the aged, blind and disabled. These are among some 100 publications available in English and Spanish. *Full text of official agency rulings. *Social Security Teacher’s Kit, a teaching aid for high school teachers. *Summary of the trustees’ annual report of the Social Security trust funds. *Brief factsheets on more than two dozen specific aspects of Social Security programs. *Sixty years of Social Security history with text and photos. Users may download, copy and print material from Social Security Online and redistribute it to others free of charge. There are no copy right restrictions. St. Luke’s Nazarene Church Will Open Pumpkin PatchSt. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene is sponsoring a Pumpkin Patch featuring pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. A huge truck will be delivering the wide assortment of pumpkins to the church yard at 1715 East Prospect on Wednesday. Prices for the pumpkins will start as low at 50 cents and are priced according to the size of the pumpkin picked out. All proceeds from this event will benefit the youth of St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene. Additionally, while supplies last, mini-pumpkins will be available for groups that schedule story time at the church. Bring your family, neighbors and friends. Lots of activities will be available — have your photo taken, play bean bag toss, get your supply of Indian corn and much, much more. Pumpkin Patch hours, beginning October 7 through October 31, will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 580-762-2095. Largest Beer Hall in Wichita On SaturdayWICHITA, Kan. — Century II’s Exhibition Hall in downtown Wichita becomes Kansas’ largest beer hall with the 6th annual Wichita Festival of Beers from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Over 2,000 Midwesterners will taste from a large collection of domestic and international beer styles and flavors. The $15 admission includes a commemorative beer mug, 20 tasting tickets and the opportunity to meet representatives from the nations’ breweries. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Leukemia Society of America-Kansas Chapter. Area restaurants will have booths for visitors to sample various cuisine and to teach the art of cooking with beer; selection will include Labatt Blue Tempura Shrimp with California Salad, Veltius Beer Braised Port with Asparagus, Carrots and Onions; Warm Bacon and Yukon Potato Salad with a Honey Brown Beer Glaze, and a Stoney Creek Vanilla Porter Decadence Cake. There will be a sports bar area with big screen televisions for watching college football games. Also available will be entertainment, games and a silent auction featuring a large selection of logo’d beer merchandise. The Gourmet Beer Dinner will kick off the festival at 7 p.m. Friday on the balcony of Century II Exhibition Hall. Daniel Bradford, publisher of All About Beer magazine and founder of the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, will entertain the guest with commentary of beer and its history. For ticket outlet information or credit card orders by phone, call the Leukemia Society at (316) 687-2222 or (316) 263-4717. Attendees must be 21 and present legal identification. Substance Abuse Conference Aids Drug Awareness CampaignSeveral local organizations are coming together to host a Substance Abuse Conference to coincide with the National Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Campaign. This conference, set for Oct. 11 and 12, will focus on providing the most current information about substance abuse prevention and other related issues. This conference is open to parents, teachers, administrators, counselors, professionals, clergy and police officers. Nationally recognized author and speaker, Father Leo Booth, will serve as keynote speaker for the event. Former Oklahoma Gov. David Walters will make a special guest appearance. Prior to the workshop, a family celebration entitled “Say Yes to Life” will be held Sunday evening at the workshop site, Foursquare Church, Lincoln Center, 700 West Broadway. Activities for the evening include a community cookout, games for the children, live music, ventriloquist show and other activities. The workshop will begin with registration at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10. Opening remarks will begin at 9 a.m., and keynote speaker Father Booth will speak from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Conference attendees will enjoy restaurants in the community on their own for lunch and then return in the afternoon for a session with former Gov. Walters. Concurrent afternoon workshops are scheduled immediately after Walter’s session with topics covering stress, kids in crisis, family survival, addictions and domestic violence. Following a reception for former Gov. Walters early in the evening, Father Booth will speak at an evening session. Tuesday will feature morning workshops covering the topics listed above. Attendees will again have lunch on their own, followed by a final session of workshops in the afternoon. The conference will end after closing remarks from Father Booth. Registration is $50 for both days, $35 for one day only. To register, contact Camp McFadden Substance Abuse Conference at (580) 762-8341 or write to 2508 Copper Creek Circle, Ponca City, Okla. 74604. Community collaborating organizations include Camp McFadden Youth Camp, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Ponca City Alliance for Youth, Foursquare Church, Department of Human Services, Ponca City Police Department, Office of Juvenile Affairs, District XVII Child Abuse Prevention Taskforce, peer mediators & ambassadors from Ponca City schools, RSVP, Kay County Bar Association, District Attorney’s office, Conoco, Burton’s Mattress & Furniture, and Pioneer Bank and Trust. Substance Abuse Prevention Part of Child Health MonthOfficials at the Oklahoma State Department of Health are calling attention to substance abuse prevention during October, which is Child Health Month. Established by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), this year’s focus is the prevention of inhalant abuse to stress the importance of preventive health care for children. “The scariest thing about inhalant abuse is that a child can die from using them only once,” said J.R. Nida, M.D., commissioner of health. “Prevention of substance abuse is the best strategy for this public health problem. Parents, teachers, caretakers and anyone who has contact with children needs to be involved in the effort of preventing chemical dependency. When your child has a good self-esteem, he or she is more likely to say ‘No’ to peer pressure to use drugs or inhalants.” Common household products like cooking spray, furniture polish, oven cleaners, lighter fluids, and gasoline are often used as inhalants. Children sniff or “huff” chemicals to get high. Common signs of inhalant abuse include headache, vomiting, dizziness, slurred speech, major mood changes, hallucinations, trouble concentrating, short-term memory loss, hearing problems, muscle spasms and permanent brain damage. Strategies recommended by the state health department to keep your child substance abuse free are as follows. • Strengthen your child’s self-esteem by telling your child how important he or she is to you and that his or her opinion really does ... matter to you. • Show an interest in your child’s schoolwork, hobbies and activities ... and participate when possible. • Be honest with your child at all times. • Acknowledge and celebrate your child’s successes and achievements. • Keep open the communications with your child and share your beliefs ... to discourage substance abuse. • Help establish formal anti-drug programs at schools and in community ... organizations to teach skills needed to deal with negative peer ... pressure. • Teach your child to say “NO” to drugs. • Remind your child about the health hazards of alcohol and tobacco ... use. • Share facts about the immediate negative consequences of substance ... abuse since children usually are not motivated by long-term ... consequences. • Make sure your child knows the physical and legal risks associated ... with drug abuse. Ask your health care provider to explain the dangers of inhalant and other substance abuse to your child during an annual medical exam. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. Today Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion. Kaw Challenge, Mountain Bikes. Monday Mornings on Main Street, 8-10 a.m., Barney’s Barber Shop, 117 North Third Street. Church Women United Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m., St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh Street. Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Monday-Friday Fire Prevention Week, school assemblies, random smoke detector checks. Tuesday Planning Commission Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Central Avenue. Wednesday Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Thursday Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, information 762-9053 or 762-7360. Good Ole Okies Flying Society (GOOFS), 7 p.m., Pioneer Motor Bank, visitors are welcome. Friday Annual Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, adults $5, children $2.50. Friday-Saturday St. Mary’s Benefit Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 121 West Central Avenue, items include organ, piano, satellite dish, electronics, exercise equipment, hardware, furniture, refrigerator, ceramics, fabric, yarn, housewares, toys, bicycles, clothing, shoes, miscellaneous. Saturday RSVP Fund Raiser, Grand Central Station, South Fifth Street and East Central Avenue, Ponca City, Senior bingo begin 3:30 p.m., vendor fair begins 4:30 p.m., senior entertainment 6 p.m., dance at 7:15 p.m., come early or come late, an evening designed for fun, call 762-9412 for information on reserving your space at the senior gala event of the year. Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty Avenue, proceeds to Missions. Household Hazardous Waste Day, Conoco Parking Lot. October 10 The Electric Department Open House. October 11 Ponca City Board of commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 12 The Civic Center Complex Sales Tax Election, polls open 7 a.m., close at 7 p.m. Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. October 13 Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., for more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, 7 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. October 14 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin’. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. October 15 Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Chicken Noodle Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty, adults $4, children $2, homemade pie, 50 cents. October 16 Larry K. Stephenson, artist, and former Ponca Citian, autographing copies of newly published children’s illustrated book, “The Butterfly King,” 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City, those unable to attend may call to reserve autographed copies. “Fall Fling” annual event fund raiser for St. Joseph Medical Foundation, 6:30-10 p.m., Marland Mansion, call 765-0301 for tickets. October 18 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, call Beth Wright, 765-6738 for information. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, ConvaTec Product Demos, with sales reps Jackie Miller from Tulsa and Donna Way from Wichita, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room. October 19 Kaw Lake Association, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. DAV, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. October 20 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. October 21 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 23 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30-10 a.m., adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities, American Legion Building, 407 West South Avenue.. Kay County Shrine Club presents Matt and Robyn, a Branson Type Show, Country, Gospel, Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, tickets (580) 765-5676. October 25 Ponca City Board of commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. October 26 Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room A. October 27 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. October 28 American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. October 29 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church UMW Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., East Hartford Avenue and Pecan Road, adults $5, children $2. Ponca City Alliance for Youth Physical/Sexual Abuse Prevention Taskforce, noon, Western Sizzlin’, 1209 East Prospect Avenue. October 30 McCord Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McCord School at Sherwin Avenue. Ambuc K-9 Fund Raiser “Cops vs. Coaches” and kids costume party, 5-9 p.m., Robson Fieldhouse, Ponca City High School. Halloween Trick or Treat night. Free Airplane Ride Saturday During ‘Young Eagles Rally’The sixth annual “Young Eagles Rally” will be held Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Ponca City Airport from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for young people ages 8-18. The rally is part of the EAA Aviation Foundation’s Young Eagles program, created to get more young people interested in aviation. Volunteer EAA pilots have a goal to provide one million young people an airplane ride by the year 10003 — the 100th anniversary of powered flight and the 50th anniversary of EAA, (Experimental Aircraft Association) the world’s largest sport aviation organization. “Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally,” said Gene Sigle, spokesman for the event. “We hope to build one-to-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving a new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation.” Pilots at the event will also explain more about their airplanes allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety is the prime concern before every flight. Following the flight, each young person, will receive a certificate making them an official Eagle Flight Member. Their name will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. This event depends on good weather. The event was scheduled in June and a heavy rain and cloudy sky canceled the event. Young people and their parents attending the flight rally on Oct. 9 are asked to come to the walk-in gate just north of the terminal building starting at 9 a.m. to register for their flight. This event is sponsored by the Ponca City EAA chapter 1046 and the Ponca City Aviation Booster Club. For information call Gene Sigle at 762-7427 or Jim Yates at 765-7907. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Health Forum Set at P.C. Library Oct. 26The Ponca City Alliance for Youth Teen Pregnancy Prevention Taskforce is hosting a women’s health forum entitled “Discussing Women’s Health Issues with Your Young Daughter.” Set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26., in the Ponca City Library programming room, this meeting is designed for mothers and their daughters ages 10 through 14. “We hope that mothers and daughters will find this is an opportunity to communicate,” said Erika Macy, taskforce chairperson. “Mothers and daughters may find it easier to ask questions about health issues those young girls are experiencing in a group setting.” Local gynecologist Ron Kreger, M.D., will provide information about growth and development during adolescence, postponing sexual involvement and sexually transmitted diseases. During Kreger’s discussion, a slide presentation produced by the state of Oklahoma Department of Health will provide information about STDs. Information will also be available to help facilitate parent/child communication. “If the response is good, we hope to offer more of these meetings,” added Macy. “In the future, we are planning to offer other educational forums, including one for fathers and their young sons.” The forum is limited to 50 participants and reservations must be made by Friday, Oct. 22. Call Michele Jean at 765-2476 for reservations or more information. New Woman Pastor At St. John’s Lutheran Church in WellingtonThere is a new woman pastor in the town of Wellington, Kan. Pastor Tamara J.K. Keen is serving as interim for St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 1031 Mission Road in Wellington, according to Mike Nichols of Wellington, President of St. John’s. Pastor Keen comes from Minnesota with eight years of theological study, and through the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America has served as pastor in Brewster, Haven and Wichita, Kan., accumulating ten years of service. “Pastor Tamara ministers the sacrament with a message of healing, forgiveness and hope in Jesus Christ,” according to Kevin L. Keen, Council member at the church. She specializes in serving small rural churches. Local Voters To Decide Civic Center RenovationBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer On Oct. 12 Ponca Citians who live within the City Limits will go to the polls to decide whether to extend the half-cent sales tax to complete the renovation of the Civic Center Complex. Two years ago the voters said “yes” to rebuilding the Number One Fire Station with the passage of the half cent tax due to expire on Nov. 30. Completion of the No. 1 Fire Station is anticipated to be finished ahead of schedule with the firemen moving back into the facility soon, and perhaps more importantly the project will come in under budget, keeping faith with the voters. The issue on the ballot for Oct. 12 calls for a three-year, half cent sales tax to raise about $4.8 million for the renovation of the Civic Center Complex. Additional monies raised can only be used for capital improvements that are approved by the City Commission and related to the Civic Center Complex. Passage of the extension of the sales tax will allow the completion of the renovation and remodeling of the east building and the center buildings of the complex at 516 East Grand. According to the plans the east, center and west buildings will be joined together for accessibility and comprised of the Commission Chambers, community meeting rooms and centralized departmental and administrative offices. City Manager Gary Martin explained that the plans are for City Administration not to leave the building, while the renovation is in progress. He said the plan would be for the top floor of the west wing to be remodeled first, along with the auditorium. So the administration will work in the east wing until the west is completed and when the east wing is finished the departments at Commercial Federal would move back. Departments to Return to Complex Currently the Commissioners meet in the Municipal Courtroom at the Public Safety Center. Plans are to move Public Works, Planning Department, Code Enforcement and Engineering all currently located in the Commercial Federal Building, into the complex for a “one stop” operation. An elevator and bathrooms are to be located in the center building to enhance accessibility for public use of the buildings and Centennial Plaza. The building will be accessible for the handicapped. Absentee Ballots Absentee ballots for the election may be picked up at the Kay County Election Board in Newkirk. The requests for the absentee ballots must be made by Fax, written letter or in person no later than Oct. 6, the Wednesday before the election, which is set for Oct. 12. Nearly NewsNN has learned that Dewayne and Kay Simerly assumed the contract for the weather office here at the Ponca City Airport as of Oct. 1, and will operate as Simerly Enterprises. Local Ponca Citians, Dewayne and Kay have six employees and will operate the station seven days a week for 24 hours each day. Kay has been an employee of the weather station for the past 12 years. Both Dewayne and Kay are active members of the Grand Avenue Church of Christ. NN predicts only “smooth sailing” for Dewayne and Kay. ———— Back on Sept. 19, a picture page about the 4H and FFA horse judging at the Kay County Free Fair failed to mention Michael Hays was third place winner at the FFA level in horse judging. NN regrets the oversight, Michael, and offers congratulations. You did good! Michael is the son of Linda Hays, 2032 Hays. ———— NN understands the Po-Hi Steppers will be sponsoring their Annual Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the high school. Tickets are now on sale from any Hi-Stepper for $5 each. Everyone is welcome to come and eat and get ready for the annual homecoming game. Go Wildcats!! Program Hits Home for Local ResidentPonca Citian Louella Randol is excited about a television program coming up on CSpan Monday morning. “American Presidents — Life Portraits” airs at 8 a.m. on Oct. 4 and this week’s subject will be Herbert Hoover and his vice president Charles Curtis. Hoover served as U.S. President from 1929 to 1933 with his vice president Curtis. What makes the program of special interest to Miss Randol is the fact she is Vice President Curtis’ second cousin. Curtis died in 1936. She points out that Curtis was the first man of Indian birth to receive the high office, and members of the Kaw Tribe were very proud of him. The Kaw Indians, Miss Randol reminded, came to this area of the country in 1873. The Curtis homestead was on the Kaw Reservation in the area of the old Newkirk bridge on a hill, Louella pointed out. Miss Randol, now 84 years of age, is a retired registered nurse. Great Escape Begins Today“Fire Drills: The Great Escape!” is the 1999 theme for Fire Prevention Week, which begins today. This is the second of a three-year public safety campaign addressing home fire escape planning and practice. The history of Fire Prevention Week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 9, 1871. This tragic conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres in 27 hours. While the origin of the fire has never been determined, there has been much speculation over how it began. One popular legend, which was recently disproven by a Chicago historian, is that Mrs. Catherine O’Leary was milking her cow when the animal kicked over a lamp, setting the O’Leary’s barn on fire and starting the spectacular blaze. On the Great Chicago Fire’s 40th anniversary, the Fire Marshals Association of North America, now the International Fire Marshal’s Association, sponsored the first National Fire Prevention Day, advocating an annual observation as a way to keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation and since 1922, National Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. In addition, the President of the United States has signed a proclamation pronouncing a national observance during that week every year since 1925. Dedicated to raising public awareness about the dangers of fire and how to prevent it, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has officially sponsored Fire Prevention Week since the observance was first established. “With tremendous help from the fire safety advocates throughout the U.S. and Canada, NFPA are motivating the public to practice fire safety. NFPA’s goal is to increase the number of families that are truly prepared in the event of a fire. For more information on Fire Prevention Week, contact the Ponca City Fire Department at 767-0360. Zen Okies, More Due Today as Oktoberfest ResumesFestivities for the Oktoberfest continue today with the grounds opening at 11 a.m. Arts and crafts, concession stands, children’s activities and entertainment are on tap. Open houses are slated at Golden Villa, Artist Studio and Bryant Baker Studio. Jo Saylor’s work will be on display in the Artist Studio and other exhibits of the Marland Family and master architect of the Mansion John Duncan Forsyth. Shuttles will run from the Presbyterian Church parking lot beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday Schedule: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Sky Pilots. 12:35 to 2:30 p.m. . - Zen Okies. 2:50 to 5 p. m. - Music - Music - Music, polka band. Dave and Lori May will be entertaining in the Children’s Area. DEATHSCecil Plyler Cecil PlylerCecil Plyler, owner and publisher of the Bryan County Star in Durant, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 in Durant. He was 65. The funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999 in the Calvary Baptist Church in Durant. Plyler was born Feb. 10, 1933 in Durant. After graduating from Durant High School in 1952, he joined the U.S. Army and served from 1953 to 1955. Plyler purchased the Bryan County Star, a weekly newspaper, in 1981. He also owned Plyler Printing in Durant. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Kiwanis and the Oklahoma Press Association, served as a board member of the Bryan County Economic Development Authority and as member of the board of directors of the Durant Chamber of Commerce. Plyler is survived by his wife, Linda Harp Plyler, of Durant; a son, Greg Plyler of Durant; two daughters, Lisa Morrow of Denison, Texas, and Johnna Towne of Durant; three brothers, Lloyd of Sherman, Texas, Herman of Denison, Texas, and Arthur of Atoka; four sisters, Helen Hodges of Pflugerville, Texas, Theresa Cato of Muskogee, Mildred Eddins of Durant and Janice Maxwell of Dallas; also 11 grandchildren. Betty Morgan DunnBetty Morgan Dunn, resident of Tonkawa, died Friday morning, Oct. 1, 1999 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 65. The funeral service will be Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Tonkawa with Mr. Toby Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. Betty Dunn was born July 26, 1934 in Hillsdale, Okla., the daughter of M.A. and Elga E. (Moon) Hobbs. She received her education in Lamont, Okla. and in 1951 graduated from Beauty School. On June 26, 1953 she and Billy J. Morgan were united in marriage in Lamont. In 1962 she opened Betty’s Beauty Shop which she operated until December of 1998. She and Laurence Dunn were married March 18, 1988 in their home in Tonkawa. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tonkawa and enjoyed her family, camping, dancing and playing cards. She is survived by her husband, Laurence of the home; one son, Rodney J. Morgan of Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Kelle Robison of Ponca City; two brothers, Daryle Hobbs of Yukon, Okla. and Bernard Hobbs of Enid, Okla.; also one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and NOC Drive, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or to the Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City, OK 74604. ObituariesMarie Ola Parrish LongMarie Ola Parrish Long, a 50-year resident of Ponca City, passed away Oct. 1, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She had been a resident of Westminster Village in Ponca City before moving to Epworth Villa in Oklahoma City. The funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor of Northeast Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Marie was born Feb. 21, 1915, in Blanchard to Joseph Booker Parrish and Ola Belle Bray. Marie was raised on a farm near Kingfisher. She graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1932 where she met A. H. “Pete” Long. Marie married her high school sweetheart on Sept. 6, 1933, and they lived in El Reno and Stillwater before settling in Oklahoma City, where Pete was the Director of Music at Central High School. Marie, Pete, and their three boys moved to Ponca City in 1948 where Marie remained active in community affairs during Pete’s long tenure as Director of Music for the Ponca City School System. Pete and Marie were married for 54 years at his death in 1989. Marie, beloved mother and grandmother, is survived by her four children and five grandchildren, Dr. Delbert Long, professor emeritus of the University of Alabama, who lives with his wife, Roberta, in Birmingham, Ala.; Wayne Long, music professor and retired opera singer, and his children Kathleen and Allen, residing in Mannheim, Germany; Dr. Larry Long, engineering professor and author, and wife, Nancy, living in Fayetteville, Ark. with their children, Troy and Brady; Juanita Long Barthel, a Fresenius Medical Care Administrator, and her husband Harlen, who live in Oklahoma City with their son Chris. Also surviving is Marie’s brother, Albert Evans, who operates a piano business in Oklahoma City. Pete and Marie had children in the home for 36 years. Marie was an active parent, serving as Bluebird leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, band/orchestra parent, as well as serving in many other capacities. For many years, Marie was an active Music Club member. As a Marland Mansion Tour Guide, she loved to introduce people to the Marland Estate. She served St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center as an Auxiliary Volunteer for over 25 years. At the age of 74, Marie began her business career when she took over Long String Instrument Repair and Service business. She ran the business for five years, even taking violin lessons to help her better understand the business. Marie loved music, flowers, daily walks, and her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She will forever be a cherished memory for all who knew and loved her. We will miss her dearly. Casket bearers will be Harlen Barthel, Chris Barthel, Larry Long, Jon Kennedy, Art Mires, Paul Powell, Albert Evans, and Steve Evans. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marland Estate Foundation, 901 Monument, Ponca City, OK 74604. NEWS BRIEFSGolden Entertainment — On Oct. 9 RSVP is sponsoring “Golden Entertainment.” Senior bingo begins at 3:30 p.m., Vendor Fair at 4:30 p.m., entertainment at 6 p.m. Concession and prizes will be available, and a dance begins at 7:15 p.m. with the Sunshine Playboys providing music. The event will be held at Grand Central Station, 114 South Fifth, and admission is $3 per person. Branson Christmas Shows, November 5th thru 8th. Group motorcoach tours. Book now! 762-7591. adv. 1939 Reunion — A reunion of members of the Ponca City High School graduating class of 1939 is scheduled for Oct. 23. Addresses and information about graduates from that year are needed by members of the planning committee. If you have information about class members call Delma Jackson, 765-5426, or Esther Bolding, 762-1770. Furr’s Dining Now open continuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv. Afghans Available — First United Methodist Women have a supply of afghans in burgundy, hunter green, blue and navy. They make an excellent gift for reunions, mid-term graduation and the upcoming holidays. Proceeds go toward missions. For information call 762-1429 or 765-0157. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Open House — You are invited to the Family Resource Center, 700 West Broadway, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. for an Open House. Come and look around, see the new materials and meet the new facilitator. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. St. Mary’s Benefit Sale — St. Mary’s will hold a Benefit Sale on Oct. 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 121 West Central. They will have an organ, piano, satellite dish, electronics, exercise equipment, hardware, furniture, refrigerator, ceramics, fabric, yarn, housewares, toys, bicycles, clothing, shoes, and much, much more. Everyone welcome. Leroy’s Taxi new hours 6 a.m. - Midnight. Closed Sundays. adv. Matt and Robyn Show — The Kay County Shrine Club will present the Matt and Robyn Music Show on Saturday, Oct. 23, in the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets will be on sale by calling 765-5676 until Oct. 22. Affordable Health and Dental Insurance for the self-employed. Call today! Ask how to get your premiums back . 100% tax right off . Call Gary at 918-486-2100. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 3:17 p.m. Friday at South Lake Street and West Ponca Avenue with a subject. Another officer responded and took into custody, an 18-year-old woman on a charge of having a no valid driver’s license, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Back to School Night — Parents of Lincoln Alternative High School students are invited to a Back to School Night on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Participants will attend a parent meeting, visit with teachers and tour your student’s rooms. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Area Airman Graduates — Air Force Airman Joshua D. Mercer has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, in completing basic training he earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Mercer is the son of Susan M. and Don D. Mercer of 625 North Ninth in Tonkawa. Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv. Suspicious Activity — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a call at 6:10 a.m. Friday concerning suspicious activity of two vehicles heading east on Ponca Avenue. One identified vehicle was located in the 700 block of South Sixth Street, where officers held a 29-year-old man on a city warrant and for public intoxication, and a 29-year-old woman was held on a Kay County warrant. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Yard Vandalized — A man from the 700 block of South Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:33 a.m. Friday that someone had driven through his yard. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Embezzlement — An employee at Stratford House, 2320 North Fourteenth Street reported some suspicious activity at 9:28 a.m. Friday to the Ponca City Police Department. An officer was assigned and a report on embezzlement was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Drugs Missing — An official at Albertson’s Warehouse reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:01 a.m. Friday that some controlled drugs were missing. An officer was assigned and a theft report was taken. Requests Assistance — A woman from the 300 block of South Franklin Street requested a fire unit to check a problem concerning an odor in the utility room at 5:48 p.m. Friday. One unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and handled the situation. Assault — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:22 p.m. Friday that a disturbance was occurring in a vehicle at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and took into custody, a 31-year-old man for domestic assault and battery. Kids/Her Review now accepting children’s, women’s fall consignments. 309 E. Grand. adv. Fire in the Ditch — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:22 p.m. Friday that a fire was in a ditch one-quarter mile north of the Salt Fork River on Oklahoma 156. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department responded to handle the situation. Southwest Connection formerly at 313 E. Grand. We have downsized and are at Grand Ave Antique Mall, next to sprays. Pottery, jewelry. 762-4614. adv. Mobile Hay Bale Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:57 p.m. Friday that a trailer with a hay bale was on fire one mile east of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11. The Kildare Fire Department responded to the fire, which was actually located one mile west of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11. Another report at 4:10 p.m. Friday was that some hay bales were in the middle of the road at that location and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified. Vehicle Towed — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 6:59 p.m. Friday that a stolen vehicle from Phoenix, Ariz., was being towed from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Highland Avenue at 1:20 a.m. Saturday that an 18-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant. Deer Hit — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 1:44 a.m. Saturday that a deer had been hit at the intersection of North Pecan Road and Woodthrush. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Injury Accident — The Communications Center received several 911 calls at 7:05 p.m. Friday that a three-vehicle accident had occurred in the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a report was taken. A 20-year-old woman was held for having no driver’s license and following too close. Three units from the Ponca City Fire Department also responded and three people were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 201 West Hartford Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:10 p.m. Friday that someone had left without paying for $5 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Left Without Paying — A manager of a food establishment in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:20 a.m. Saturday that subjects had left without paying for food. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Suspicious Activity — An employee at the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center reported at 10:07 p.m. Friday to the Ponca City Police Department that a woman was being treated for injuries received in an assault. An officer was assigned and information was logged that the woman had a slight abrasion on the right knee and was intoxicated. Assault Victim — The Communications Center received a 911 call from White Eagle Police Department at 3:41 a.m. Saturday that an ambulance was needed for an assault victim. An ambulance from the Ponca City Police Department responded and took a 40-year-old woman to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Assaulted — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 12:30 a.m. Saturday that several subjects were at North Fifth Street and East Hazel Avenue causing a disturbance. Two officers were assigned and took a report that an assault did occur and that some victims were being treated for injuries. Building Damaged — The Communications Center received two 911 calls at 2:12 a.m. Saturday from a business in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue that a window had been broken out from the inside. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on destruction of private property and assault and battery. Harassment — A woman at the Ponca City Police Department at 10:01 p.m. Friday reported that she was being harassed. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Seventh Street and East Grand Avenue at 2:12 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle was being towed from the scene where a 33-year-old man was being held for DWI, driving under suspension, and failure to stop at a stop sign. LIFESTYLESPonca City Happenings Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting; 603 South 1st. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Betty Wilson, 762-3768; Mary Beth Guy, 765-9894; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilt meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. There will not be a meeting in July. TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees it” and other AA approved literature. Call 762-3345 for more information. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271, or Ray Moreland, 762-7806. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Cheryl, 762-9618. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. WEDNESDAY Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). The Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Guests are always welcome to attend. For more information call 762-9866 or 718-0314. International Club luncheon at Amarillo Grill. Contact Maxine Manering for reservations. THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Ponca City Newcomers will meet May 20 and members are reminded to bring recipes to the meeting. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. DAV meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. FRIDAY Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South 1st. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. The annual fall salad luncheon and bake sale will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. St. Mary’s Benefit Sale, Oct. 8-9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 121 West Central. Chicken Noodle dinner, Oct. 15, 5-7 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty. Adults, $4, Children, $2, and fifty cents for homemade pie per serving. SATURDAY AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161. Jan Matheson Will Address Century ClubJan Matheson, Licensed Professional Counselor, will be the guest speaker for the first meeting of the year for 20th Century Club, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 8. The 1 p.m. meeting will be held at the Ponca City Cultural Center following an executive board meeting at noon. Mrs. Thomas Carter, president, will conduct the meeting. Ms. Matheson has chosen “Men and Women” as the subject of her talk. She maintains a private practice at 1918 Lake Road, where she counsels on marriage and family, stress and time management, communication skills and other areas. She holds a master’s degree from Oklahoma State University. Hostesses for the event will be Mrs. Jerry Evans, Mrs. Edwin Loosley, Mrs. Richard Severance, Mrs. James Lindsay, Mrs. John McReynolds and Mrs. Ernest Trout. Hobby Horses Are Living MiniaturesBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Lovable and tiny - that’s what the American Miniature horses are that are owned by Ken and Maxine Hockenbury, 1024 Rosedale. Stabled at the Flying H Miniature Horse Farm east of Ponca City, the small horses look like they could be models for a child’s large-size rocking horse. As a retiree of Conoco and other companies, Ken wanted some type of activity to get him “out of town.” Growing up at Silverdale, Kan., near the Oklahoma border, Ken had always worked with cattle. So it was natural that after retirement he would return to raising cattle. But after a heart problem, he was advised to give up the cattle. Thus began the horse farm, sort of a hobby that got out of hand. But, Ken and Maxine love it and the small hoofed critters. Ken explains that a Class A miniature is 26 inches up to 34 inches tall. Those over 34 are Class B. The Flying H business card touts that is the home of “Omp Pizzaz’s All that Jazz” stud, whose sire was Forrest Pizzaz. The elder stud sold for $45,000. Omp is not quite valued that high, but he is priceless to the Hockenburys, and his blood line is superior. The couple got interested in the registered miniatures when they saw the little horses on television and learned there were breeders in Oklahoma. The herd began with a stallion and two mares and has grown to a total of 16. Ken is planning on selling some of the horses at the upcoming American Miniature Show and Sale in Oklahoma City. Omp Pizzaz joined the stable about three years ago. The stallion has been featured in the All American Miniature Magazine. This year, the Hockenburys plan to sell two of the colts and some of the larger mares. Also, they have a feisty blue stallion that “has to go.” The blue stallion is built trim and looks like a small quarter horse. Ken admits that some of the miniatures are harder to part with than others — all have pet names. But he says, “you get closer to some than others.” Ken says it requires too many pens and too much work to continue a large number herd. The horses feed on grain and grass. This time of year when the horses can get out on the grass they require just one grain feeding a day. When the colts are small they need more attention and are fed twice a day. Weather does not bother the animals as they stand outside in rain and snow. When the younger mares give birth, Ken monitors the birthing area using a television camera to be sure everything is going well. When they lay down, he goes to be with them. With the older mares he leaves them alone for the birth. Who buys the horses? Mostly women buy the horses for show. These ladies usually hire trainers to take care of the horses and get them ready for showing. So their hobby is “showing.” The miniatures are not meant for riding like Shetland ponies, but they do make good cart horses, Ken said. Proud of his herd, Ken always welcomes visitors — especially children who are fascinated by the tiny horses. Oklahoma To Receive Adoption Grant From White HouseOklahoma is one of the 35 states that exceeded their average adoption rates in 1998 and will receive portions of a $20 million bonus award. Oklahoma will receive about $280,000 of the grant, which is part of the Adoption and Oalce Families Act of 1997. The President and the First Lady announced Friday the first ever bonus awards to states that have increased the number of children adopted from the public foster care system. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the number of adoptions nationwide rose 29 percent from 1996 to 1998. In the last 12 months, Oklahoma, through its Swift Adoption Services, has increased its adoption rate by 97 percent. Child welfare specialists across the state have been working hard to increase the number of adoptions. Through the Swift Adoptions Service, DHS has placed more than 900 children during this calendar year and has a goal of finding homes for 1,200 waiting children by year’s end. If you or someone you know is considering adoption, call your local DHS county office, or toll free at 1-800-877-SWIFT. Or, visit Swift Adoption Services in cyberspace at www.okdhs.org/adopt:\CFS White House Grant Historic Ponca City Sites Presentation For Laureate PhiSeven members of Laureate Phi met when Leanna Adams hosted a salad supper in the Community Room of the Pioneer Drive-In Bank recently. There were two guests, Terri Buesing and Brett Carter, a member of the Historic Preservation Panel of Ponca City. Erma Rusch said Grace preceding the meal. Carter presented a slide program entitled “Historic Ponca City,” an overview of buildings and homes eligible for the National Historic Register. A statement was made that Ponca City is the stucco capitol of Oklahoma. Three Art Deco buildings designed by John Duncan Forsyth are East Junior High, the Montgomery Ward building (now Smith Furniture) and the U.S. Post Office. Carter described features of the apartments over the old Ponca City News building as having special delivery doors for milk and ice. He stated that at one time Ponca City builders completed a house a day and showed homes of various styles in different areas of the city. Other buildings of interest shown were the Santa Fe depot built in 1925, the Rock Island depot, the Cultural and Art Centers, and Poncan Theatre, 1928. Two churches were shown, the First Christian and one on South Twelfth built in 1946. Carter emphasized that the panel has a goal of having downtown Ponca City declared a Historical City. Some areas are being considered for Historical Neighborhoods. He said that a building or home must be 50 years old to be eligible. The next program meeting will be with Lillian Williams on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The program will be a video on “Flowers.” Co-hostess is Pat Hill. Holly Renee Moore Bride Of Micah James CarrollHolly Renee Moore and Micah James Carroll were married in an 8 p.m. ceremony Sept. 5, 1999, at Cann Memorial Garden. Their double-ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Hance Dilbeck. White candleposts with glass globes decorated with tulle bows, white roses and greenery were used to light the pathway and arch. The bride is the daughter of the late Sharon Moore, and the granddaughter of Shirley Pierce of Denver, Colo., who raised her. The bridegroom is the son of John and Patti Carroll of Ponca City, and the grandson of Maxine Hansen of Ponca City and Mildred Carroll of Cleveland. The musical program included contemporary worship songs “How Beautiful,” “Make Us One,” “Holy Ground” and “Household of Faith.” The selections were played using piano, violin and flute. Tommy Crouch and Tisha Creech sang “From This Moment,” and David Carroll, brother of the bridegroom, sang “To Make You Feel My Love,” accompanied on the guitar by Mark Ortwein of Newkirk. Leah Carroll, sister of the bridegroom, kept the guest book. Flowergirl was Leah Vanater, and trainbearer was Alisha Creech. Both wore long burgundy velvet dresses. Maid of Honor was Laura Bowen. She wore a navy blue floor length dress and carried a long-stemmed burgundy rose accented with white ribbon streamers. Tommy Crouch served as Best Man, and ushers were David Carroll and Jamey Moore, brothers of the couple. Escorted by her brother, Jamey Moore, the bride wore a designer gown fashioned with a circular skirt and long train. The bodice was accentuated with a beaded cummerbund and low back neckline. Her fingertip veiling was secured by a silver and pearl crown. She carried a bouquet of fresh burgundy roses, white stephanotis, white star lilies and greenery adorned with Navy ribbon loops. Following tradition, the bride carried a handkerchief belonging to the bridegroom’s great-great-grandmother, and given to the bride by the bridegroom’s grandmother. Pearl earrings were borrowed from the bridegroom’s mother; the gown was new; and something blue was a small silk bag from the bridegroom’s grandmother. Assisting with the reception at the Cann Home were Vicki Crouch, Terra Maxey and Tisha Creech. The couple resides at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumpter, S.C. The bride is an avionics Specialist and the bridegroom is an F16 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief. Out-of-town guests included Shirley Pierce of Denver, Colo., the bride’s grandmother; Jamey Moore of Denver. Colo.; Beverly, Tom, Katie, Michael Neubert of San Antonio, Texas, aunt, uncle and cousins of the bride; Joan Guyer of Sand Springs, great-aunt of the bridegroom. Also Laura Bowen of New Jersey; Debbie Jackson of Denver, Colo.; Tami Haney, Kyle Loffelmacher, David Hansen, Susie Erickson, Janet and Joe Richardson, Mark Haney family, Creighton Walls family, Bill Haney family, all of Tulsa; Mildred Carroll of Cleveland, grandmother of the bridegroom; Madolyn and Kathy Jones of Cleveland. Applications Are Open for PageantApplications are now being accepted for the title of Mrs. Ponca City, an official preliminary to the Mrs. Oklahoma International pageant, which is to be presented at the Sante Fe Auditorium in Edmond on May 27. The woman chosen as Mrs. Ponca City International will become an ambassador from the Ponca City area and will receive an official title and sash. The woman chosen as Mrs. Oklahoma International will receive a great prize package. Competitions will include interview, aerobic wear and evening gown. There is no swimsuit competition. Married women living in the Ponca City area that are interested should call (405) 330-0689. Julianne Stokke EngagedMr. and Mrs. Olaf M. Stokke, 1505 Dover Drive, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Julianne Kristine, to Mark Andrew Boren, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Boren of Lenexa, Kan. A late December wedding has been planned at First United Methodist Church with a reception following at the Marland Mansion. Miss Stokke is a 1994 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1998 graduate of Wichita State University with a bachelor of music degree in cello performance. She will earn a Master of Music degree from DePaul University in Chicago this December. Boren is a 1993 graduate of Shawnee Mission, Kan. Northwest High School and a 1997 graduate of Wichita State University with a bachelor of music degree in trumpet performance. He graduated in June with a master’s degree in trumpet from DePaul University, and currently holds the position of Lecturer of Trumpet at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he is pursuing a DMA degree in addition to teaching and performing as a member of the faculty brass quintet. Laura Jean Layton Weds Travis McNett in NewkirkMr. And Mrs. Travis McNett have established a home in Wichita, Kan., following their recent marriage at the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. Officiating were the Rev. Jim Hollifield, pastor of the Methodist Church, and the Rev. Wayne Huff, second cousin to the bride. The bride, the former Laura Jean Layton, is the daughter of Larry and Crystal Layton of Newkirk. The bridegroom is the son of Suzan Olson, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Jim McNett of Riverton, Kan. The bridegroom is a methods engineer for Lear Jet. Decorations for the candlelit ceremony included candle-lined pews, white and gold ribbon and bows, ivy, and white and burgundy flower arrangements. The musical program included “The Love He Has For You,” “I Could Not Ask For More” and “Kind and Generous.” Organist was Sue Lippert, and vocalist was Jessica Previtt who sang “Household Of Faith” and “Come My Love.” Maid of honor was Leslee Layton, the bride’s sister, and bridesmaid was Sandy Terpening, cousin to the bride. Flower girl was Lacie McNett, the bridegroom’s sister. Each wore a sleeveless, gold satin gown, which was ankle length, and styled with an empire waistline. Each carried a burgundy rose carried with greenery and sheer white ribbon. Serving as best man was Kelly McNett, uncle of the bridegroom, and groomsman was Mark Bowles. Ushers were Tyler McNett and John Leader, cousin of the bridegroom, and Adam Learning. Maggie Criss and Kara Sterbens were guest book attendants. Anna, Sara, and Leah Wirt, cousins of the bride, served the bride’s triple-tiered cake which was adorned with gold ribbon and topped with the figurine that topped the bride’s parent’s wedding cake 29 years earlier. Attending the bridegroom’s cake were Jennifer Bouziden and Liz White. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a sleeveless, white satin gown with a beaded bodice featuring a princess neckline. She wore a fingertip-length veil, and carried a bouquet of a dozen white roses and stargazer lilies. Garden Council Announces Plans For a New GroupThe Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs will meet Oct. 6 in the Cann Garden Center. Coffee and fellowship will be at 9 a.m. with Theory Chiu, Jeanne DePriest and Barbara Younger as hostesses. The program and business meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. T.L. Walker, chairman for the Trees 2000 Project, will tell about the project and the requirements for having a millennium tree. Walker is the executive director for the Standing Bear Foundation. Members are reminded to bring rhizomes for the Iris Festival. For more information on the iris project call Marlene Roth, 767-1344, or Rebecca Barker, 765-1689. On Oct. 12, a meeting to form a new garden club will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Cann Garden Center. For more information call 762-3555 or 762-3695. Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter Receives AwardThe Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter, Delta Lambda Delta, held the first meeting of the year on Sept. 28 at the home of Doris Stanley. Co-hostesses were Fran Mathews and Jan Sewell. Special guest at the meeting was Margaret Denton, 50-year member from Blackwell. The meeting began with a pot luck supper, and following that, Valorie Buss, president, conducted the business meeting. Officers for 1999-2000 are: Valorie Buss, president; Pauletta Beaty, vice president; Tammie Barham, secretary; Teri Nelson, treasurer; Sandy Hudack, Panhellenic representative; Melinda Glasgow, Area Rush information chairman. Officers’ reports were given and yearbooks were distributed. A donation to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation will be sent in memory of Auretta Denton. Auretta was a 66-year member of Alpha Chi Omega and a long time member of the area chapter. It was reported that Edna Hoffman Bowman of Kingfisher had called to wish the club a successful year. Mrs. Bowman is a charter member of the local alumnae chapter that was founded in October of 1928, and she still retains her membership. Sandy Hudack, Panhellenic Representative, reported that the Annual Christmas House Tour will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5. Members will be asked to assist as hostesses on that day. Melinda Glasgow reported on rush activities at Gamma Epsilon Chapter at Oklahoma State University. She mentioned that several members of the local alumnae chapter had attended and assisted with the Bid House reception held at the home of Ann Halligan. Area girls becoming new members at OSU are Jennifer Daly and Jamie Vowel of Blackwell. Mrs. Glasgow encouraged members to visit the house at Stillwater to see the extensive redecoration done during the summer. Sandy Hudack, Province Alumnae Chairman for Oklahoma and Arkansas, gave a report on the leadership training held in July in Indianapolis, Ind. The local alumnae chapter was awarded a “Shining Star Award” for the past year. The award process is being changed and new guidelines will be sent to chapters in January. She encouraged everyone to consider attending the National Convention in July 2000 which will be held in Indianapolis. She also mentioned that all states are being encouraged by National to hold State Days in October 2000. Plans for this will be discussed at a later date. The program for the evening was given by Karen Shiflet coordinator of Health Ministry for Parish Nursing. She gave an informative program outlining the Parish Nurse Program currently being implemented in the area. The next meeting will be the Founder’s Day Dinner to be held at the Ponca City Country Club on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Area Quilters Guild Slates MeetingPioneer Area Quilters’ Guild will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 4 at Community Christian Church on West Grand. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. and during stitch and assist at 10:30 a.m. Sandy Henderson will demonstrate the making of templates from scratch. Hostesses will be Michiel Landers, Lavon Shepler, Louise Skinner, Velma Hoyt, Sandy Hudack, Dot Cowan, and Laura Godsey. Lyla Pack of Bartlesville will present a program on machine quilting with many variations of samples available. Lyla and her husband, Larry, started their business, “Rainbow Custom Machine Quilting,” two years ago, and they have quilted for clients as far away as Sitka, Alaska. Lyla has hands-on quilting experience going back to threading needles as a child for her mother’s church group, and in later years, She won a ribbon at a quilt show for work she produced. All interested persons are welcome to attend the meeting and are requested to join after two visits. For more information call Elaine Hughes, 762-5178 or Sue Roy, 580-362-3860. Lookin’ With LouJust How Hot Is It?By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Who is the most important person in your life when you have to leave the house? The Weathermen of course. You hang on every word to find out just what is happening outside. Never mind you could just look out the window — but these days everyone relies on a so called “expert.” However, there are those who get annoyed with the weatherman. If he would just stick to his area of expertise that would be one thing — but he tells you how to dress - “better take a jacket.” Then how to accessorize — “don’t go out without your umbrella,” and finally, decides on your cuisine —“have some warm soup and hot chocolate.” And then the worst of all “have a nice day.” Why doesn’t he just mind his own business and let me decide if I want a nice day or not? Isn’t it amazing that the meteorologists (so they like to be called) keep telling us not to go outside in the thunder and lightening storms, hurricanes, tornadoes or floods; but, they send their poor underlings outdoors to stand in the blowing rain, dripping wet, hanging onto a microphone and giving us the latest dangerous report. Why shouldn’t the help be inside safe and dry pointing at maps and looking “oh so dapper?” Folks watching aren’t stupid when told the wind velocity is 100 miles an hour — seldom would they venture out. Here’s the Sports Then of course there are the know-it-all TV sports commentators. What amazes me is that those multi-millionaire owners can’t recognize talent when they hear it. They could just by-pass signing coaches to high-dollar contracts if they would just hire the sports announcers who know absolutely more than anybody about everything. Don’t you just love it when the golf announcers whisper? Course it is just as loud as if they were speaking normally, but invariably comes the “he’s putting for a birdie, the putt will break down hill and to the left.” And then the green breaks to the right and the pro sinks the putt in spite of the announcer. Award Shows Word in the television industry is the next “really big show” coming up will be an award show for the best award show. Rumor is that new award categories to be featured are “the most insincere announcing award” and the “best acting performance by an announcer.” Naturally, the shoo-in nominations for the insincere award are the professional wrestling announcers. The “best actor award with eyes shut, head turned and inability to count to three,” of course will go to those TV professional wrestling refs. Wedding Plans Announced for Floyd and O'HearnFormer residents of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Floyd, 4900 Elk Run Drive SW, Albany, Ore., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Cristina Brooke Floyd, to William Dale O’Hearn, son of Perry O’Hearn and Glendora Jackson of Oregon. The wedding will be Dec 18 at Harvest Baptist Church in Albany, Ore. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Carlton Hallett of Ponca City, Mady Rodakis of Pennsylvania, and Dale and Marylou Floyd of Ponca City. Mandi McLeland Bride-ElectOct. 23 is the date set for the wedding of Amanda Sue McLeland and Darin Ray Grimes at Sunset Baptist Church. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dale McLeland and Theresa McLeland, both of Ponca City. Grimes is the son of Mike and Sharon Grimes of Ponca City. Miss McLeland attended Ponca City High School and Oklahoma State University. She is employed in the Physical Therapy and Wellness department at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The future bridegroom attended PCHS and Meridan Vo-Tech and is employed with J&J Plastering. PEO Members Plan Luncheon EventChapters FC and EL of the PEO sisterhood will hold a joint meeting and a noon luncheon Oct. 6 at E.W.’s Restaurant on the Marland Estate. Arrangements are being made by Joan Dick and Mary Sunshine Cogman, Chapter EL, and Ann Strickland and Pauletta Beaty, Chapter FC. Reservations should be made with the telephone chairmen by Oct. 3. The program will be given by Kay Anthony, president of Chapter FC. She will present a report of the International Convention of PEO she recently attended in Baltimore, Md. Pick Up PhotosSeveral photographs used in the Lifestyles pages the past three years for engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays are available for pick up at the Lifestyles desk in the newsroom. Those persons who made arrangements to pick up pictures after they were used in the newspaper need to retrieve the photos soon. Numerous pictures have been mailed, but several do not have mailing addresses. The News realizes how valuable such photos are to families and the pictures will not be thrown away; however, storage space is limited. Elenburgs Mark AnniversaryJimmie and Frances Elenburg recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Jim, and the former Mary Frances Fink, who met while in high school, were married on Oct. 1, 1949, at the First Presbyterian Church in El Reno. The Rev. Floyd Underwood of Oklahoma City, officiated. Mr. Elenburg was employed with Conoco for 35 years, and Mrs. Elenburg was employed with Conoco for 15 years. They both retired on July 1, 1983, with a joint retirement party. The couple has two children. Steve Elenburg of Tonkawa, and Peggy, and son-in-law John Jacob, of Ponca City. Grandchildren are Melissa Jacobs, a student at Oklahoma State University; Katherine Jacobs and Michael Jacobs, both of Ponca City A family Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Dawn Princess was celebrated earlier in the year. The couple will celebrate again this fall with a Canada St. Lawrence Seaway cruise aboard the Royal Princess. Abbie Rhodes Is Bride-Elect Of Jay DeBlankDr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Rhodes of Oklahoma City have announced the engagement of their daughter, Abbie, to Jay DeBlank, son of Mrs. Anne DeBlank of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A Dec. 4 wedding is planned. The ceremony will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral In Oklahoma City. Miss Rhodes is a graduate of Ponca City High School. She attended the University of Oklahoma and is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. Miss Rhodes is currently an Advertising Account Manager with The Neiman Marcus Group in Dallas, Texas. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He attended Florida State University and is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. DeBlank is currently an lnventory Merchandise Planner with Burdine’s Corporation in Miami, Fla. Little NewsKathryn Colby Todd is the name selected by Jeff and Nancy Todd of Tuttle for their daughter born at 2:12 a.m. Aug. 30, 1999, at the Norman Regional Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. The baby has a brother, Haines Douglas Todd. Maternal grandparents are Henry and Ora Lee Hainzinger of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Doug and Joan Todd of Rexford, Kan. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Colby of Ponca City and Norene Harker of Burlington, Colo. Tim and Amy Scott of Orlando announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, at 2:04 Sept. 10, 1999. Mackenzie Leighann Scott weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 19 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Norman and Barbara Hinsdell of Bartlesville, and paternal grandparents are Douglas and Sondra Scott of Newkirk. Maternal great-grandparents are Kenneth and Betty Early of Bartlesville, and paternal great-grandparents are Margaret Chappell of Newkirk, and the late Homer Chappell. Kiwanis Club Installs New OfficersKiwanis Club of Ponca City installed new officers on Sept. 28 at a banquet at E.W.’s on the Marland Estate. Paula Coppock was inducted as the new president with Chuck Rager, former Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis Division 16, conducting the installation. Making up the new Board of Directors are Craig Myers, vice president; Jody Sanford, secretary; Tom Sanford, treasurer; Russell Shields, past president; and Bill O’Connor, Chuck Rager, Robin Carpenter, Lisa Coy, Agnes Hatlelid, Jim Trout, Darin Kirchenbauer, board of directors. Russell Shields, outgoing president, acknowledged many members’ perfect attendance, but few can top Jim Trout with 46 years of perfect attendance said Shields. Northern Oklahoma College music students Jennifer Butler, Megan Kubik, and Martha Hayes provided entertainment under the direction of Choral Music Instructor Rick Edgington. Edgington also provided information on the programs being offered the next few months at the Northern Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa. “Moon Over Buffalo” is the current performance. The Nov. 30 choir concert will feature choral groups from Tonkawa and Enid in a 70-voice event with chamber orchestra performance of “Requiem.” New members, Sheila Coombs-Francis, Michelle Carter, Shaun Searle, Jody Sanford, Diane Anderson, and Sharon Connally-Jones, were inducted into the local club and reminded that “Kiwanis Is Where a Need Is Served,” especially where children and youth are concerned. Any men and women interested in community service are invited to attend a meeting of Kiwanis each Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., at either E.W.’s or the Caucus Room at the Marland Estate. OHS Research Library Topic For Pioneer Genealogy MeetThe Pioneer Genealogy Society will meet at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4. Scheduled speaker is Edward Connie Shoemaker. The program is entitled “The OHS Research Library: What’s Here Today and What Will Be New Tomorrow.” In general, the program will be divided into two parts, a review of major resources in the library for doing research, and a preview of the new building that should be completed by 2003, and how that will effect the research area of the OHS. It will soon be election time for a new Pioneer Genealogy board of officers for 2000. If you would like to serve on the nominating committee or take an office next year contact Sandy Graves, Pat Martin or Sue Clinton. Several interesting programs have been planned for the year. Edward Connie Shoemaker, born at Nowata, graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in political science. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967, and was released from active service in 1969. He served one tour in Vietnam with the U.S. Naval Mobile Riverine Forces. Shoemaker returned to OSU as a special graduate student in the Department of |