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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November 3, 1996

LOCAL
Leven, Johns After Commission Seat
Jackson, Newport Political Newcomers
Nearly News
Po-Hi's 'Big Blue' Band Wins 48th Straight Superior Marching Award
City Calendar
Police Escorts on City Agenda
Letters Say:
Braman Methodist Church Sets Annual Bazaar for Wednesday
FFA Alumni Meeting Scheduled Tuesday
School Lunch Menu
School Calendar
Independent Candidate Nedbalek Seeks Office
Independent Candidate Kennedy Seeking Seat
American Legion Children's Home Will Rebuild Two Campus Buildings
Ponca City Tomorrow Vital Group for City, Chamber
Pioneer Rotarians Listen To NASA Official Friday
Pioneer Genealogical Society Schedules Monday Meeting
Christmas Gala Tickets On Sale For Dec. 7 Event
Lamont Blood Drive Monday For NWOBI
State Has Edge In Obtaining Passenger Rail Service
Kay Baptist Association Regional Conference Here
Singles Network Has 'Stone Soup' Supper Monday
NCOHA Book Made Available
Citizens Police Academy Students Sought
National Home Health Care Month Highlights Services
Art Association Prepares January Membership Show
Where To Vote Tuesday

DEATHS
Willard H. Martin
Tressa Marie Stuever
Doris Margaret Cook
Myrtle Beatrice Bright
Paid Obituaries
James W. Hunt
Michael Lee Jernigan

Services Pending
Norman E. Hull

Funerals
Juanita Amelia Ghormley

NEWS BRIEFS

FAMILY LIVING
Susan Ford Bales Joins Fight To Save Breast Cancer Victims
Fisher, Clark Are Engaged
Vineyards Wed 50 Years
December Wedding Planned
Couple at Home in Texas Following Vows in Jamaica
Reynolds-Bohon Nuptials Read at Faith Tabernacle
Couple Will Wed Nov. 29
Teresa Smith, Daniel Bogner Exchange Vows in Kansas
Fibromyalgia Support Group Plans 'Aromatherapy' Speaker
Little News
TOPS Has 'Yellow Brick Road' Skit
PC Mother's Club Donation Assists Pharmacy Fund, Community Clinic
Women's Water Exercise Class at Community Pool
Speaker Offers Household Hints
Arthritis Exercise Class Set Nov. 1
Couple Will Wed At Trinity Nazarene
Early Childhood Group Plans Guest Speaker
Xi Beta Tau Meet Features Halloween Gift Exchange
Okay AMBUCS Planning Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Home Management Expert To Present Seminar Nov. 18
Reception To Honor Irwins
Ponca Citians To Receive Highest FFA Degree
Pilot To Be 20th Century Speaker
Wheatheart Menu
Happenings

SPORTS
PC Popped By Sandites
More NOC Success Expected In Men's Basketball Program
Lady Mavs Preview: Krause Excited
Tonkawa Pulls Out A Thriller
Pawnee Wins Handily, 39-14
Newkirk Shuts Out Liberty
After leading by 38, Shidler Holds off Foe
WLGA
Kids Wrestling Starts Practice
Cowboys Find New Defense

LOCAL

Leven, Johns After Commission Seat

NEWKIRK - Tuesday's election for the District No. 2 seat of the Kay County Board of Commissioners will have the Democratic incumbent Wayne Leven, who is seeking a third term on the board, facing Republican challenger Marvin O. Johns, longtime business owner in Newkirk and Ponca City.
Both candidates are life-long residents of Kay County and both have a history of self-employed business and other accomplishments.
Leven, along with his brother, was cofounder of a construction business before being elected as the county's youngest-ever commissioner in 1989. He is a graduate of Newkirk High School and Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.
For more than seven years, he has been a full-time county commissioner and he has served as chairman of the commissioner board.
Leven has worked to improve many of the county's unpaved roads, organized two volunteer fire departments, and started cost-share projects with the soil conservation district.
Using the federal bridge replacement program, he also has built four Oklahoma Department of Transportation-certified bridges and he has resurfaced all but one-and-a-half miles of paved roads in the district.
When asked what is the main ability or trait that enables him to be commissioner, he said:
"I believe my 'past performance' enables me to continue to serve as County Commissioner of District No. 2. Foresight on Courthouse upkeep, balancing budgets, upgrading equipment and downsizing the work force, with the same or more road jobs completed, will continue. As your full-time Commissioner, concern for the citizens of Kay County will always come first."
When asked what problem or issue he believes requires the most attention of the commissioner's office, Leven said:
"As we near the 21st Century, the problems facing our County are enormous. Every aspect of county government is important and to spend your tax dollars in the most efficient way possible, all problems should be evaluated carefully. To say one issue takes precedent over another must be determined by the overall need of my District."
Leven and his wife Tammy live on the family farm southwest of Newkirk and they have three children, Tanya, Vance and David.
The challenger Johns is a graduate of Blackwell High School and Oklahoma State University, Okmulgee branch. After graduation, he worked for John Deere for several years, then for J.I. Case in the Newkirk area.
In 1969, he started his own construction business, J&J Trenching Co., installing and maintaining rural water lines for districts in Kay and Osage counties, and did underground construction for Southwestern Bell Telephone. In 1979, he started Marco Mfg. Inc., now known as Mertz/Marco, a manufacturing business in Ponca City that builds chemical sprayers and fire-fighting equipment.
He is past president of the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce and the Newkirk Lions Club. He served 15 years on the Newkirk School Board and 10 years on the Oklahoma Rural Water Association Board.
When asked what is the main ability or trait that enables him to be commissioner, Johns said:
"I have been self-employed and have also worked for an employer. These jobs have given me valuable experience in business financing, economic development, resource management and managing employees. Through the ebbs and tides of modern business I have learned the importance of setting attainable long-term goals and objectives."
When asked what problem or issue he believes requires the most attention of the commissioner's office, he said:
"The basic threat to the future of Kay County is the decrease in tax dollars. Simply raising taxes is not the answer to maintaining county services. A coalition of County and City Governments, Civic Organizations and Community Leaders along with Concerned Citizens needs to develop long-term goals with the main objective of attracting new job opportunities to Kay County."
Johns and his wife Roxie have lived in Newkirk for 27 years, and they have three grown children, a grown foster son, and seven grandchildren.

Jackson, Newport Political Newcomers

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Two newcomers to the political scene will be vying for the State Representative District 37 seat on Tuesday. For the first time in 22 years the name of Jim Holt will not be on the ballot. Holt, a Republican, is retiring from the position.
Running for the opportunity to represent District 37 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, are Democrat Bernie Jackson, 52, retired school administrator, and Republican Jim Newport, 35, local businessman. The election of the representative will be on the same ballot as the presidential election.
The polls will be open 7 a.m., to 7 p.m., Tuesday and citizens will cast their ballots at their regular voting precincts.
The News asked the two candidates to answer five questions in writing. The following contains their answers.
Question: As a freshman representative how do you propose to help District 37?
Jackson: "One of the best services I can provide District 37 residents is to use my listening skills. Citizens' concerns and interests become my priority. I will do my homework and make legislative decisions on what is best for Ponca City, not partisan politics.
The House leadership knows me and will insure that I am placed on meaningful working committees.
Newport: As well as my varied business and civic experience, I have been networking with Oklahoma State House members for over a year to be best prepared for immediate effective service. The force of good ideas and energy for common sense reform will prove fruitful. I will exhaust every opportunity to serve as an ambassador for economic growth and job creation; continue pushing for the completion of the south Highway 177 project; support the effort of juvenile correction facilities, and will vigorously encourage educational excellence.
Question: What are your major goals as a representative of this district?
Jackson: My major goals include serving all Ponca City residents with integrity, honesty, tenacity and with a positive attitude. I intend to devote my full attention to studying the issues of concern and making decisions that are in the best interest of our citizenry.
Additionally, it is my goal to serve the people of Ponca City so well that they are proud to have me as their representative.
Newport: I will work to make District 37 and our state more friendly to business and economic growth through passage of Right to Work, and true worker's compensation reform; work to deter rising crime by repealing the State Legislature's 1993 early prison release law, pass truth in sentencing and provide adequate hard time for hard crime for both adults and juveniles; reverse the Legislature's trend of putting teachers, children and parents low on their priority list for education; reform the dependent cycle of welfare and support family friendly legislation that will strengthen the family and related values.
Question: To whom is your major allegiance (the state, the district, the political party, other special interests?)
Jackson: My major allegiance is in this order: God, family, Ponca City area residents and our state. I will not subjugate myself to any other entity. All citizens have the right to be heard on an equal basis and I promise to be responsive.
Newport: My only and greatest allegiance will be to serve the citizens of District 37.
Question: What is the driving force that makes you want to be a legislator?
Jackson: A 20-year passion to serve, to make a positive difference for our beautiful community. Ponca City has been my home for 44 years. I want to give back to the community for being so good to me and my family. Service is the driving force behind my decision to become the next representative from Ponca City.
Newport: I am a fourth generation Oklahoman with a deep rooted love for our state and community. It is my most basic desire to see that my children and peers have a safe future with greater economic opportunities. We must reverse the downward spiral of these disturbing national trends.
Question: Please list the top three issues you see facing the legislature in the coming session, and how do you propose to deal with those issues?
Jackson: The three key issue are economic development, justice/crime and childrens' issues/quality education.
(1) Economic Development - promote the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Act; provide incentives for making Oklahoma attractive to the biotechnology industry; increase funding for the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST); funding for the operation of the Oklahoma Food and Agriculture Research and Technical Center (OSU), and reform or replace the present worker's compensation system.
(2) Justice/Crime - I would address the problems in three ways - prevention, detention and community action. Specifics include, truth in sentencing; repeal early release: parenting/child development services for all Oklahoma Medicaid Managed Care contractors; quality parent education related to early childhood issues; develop an "Oklahoma Drug Policy," and juvenile detention centers and "boot-camps."
(3) Childrens' Issues/Quality Education - I will work to strengthen academic standards; keep school funds dedicated to our public schools; provide for a coordinated initiative to combat child abuse and neglect through prevention, identification, reporting, intervention treatment, and prosecution (each of these requires caring people in local communities) and promote the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program that helps families move from AFDC support into the work force.
Newport: (1) Crime - Criminals will continue to mock us until the Early Release Law is repealed. Only then will our cities be safer. Additionally we need to adequately meet the needs of law enforcement. I will work to repeal the early release law, push for truth in sentencing laws, and the provision of adequate housing for prisoners.
(2) Education - With 90 percent of our children educated in public schools, our state legislature says they put education first. The truth is they have "borrowed" from the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement Fund leaving a four billion dollar unfunded liability. Further, they have put the required funding of our schools off until the last two minutes of the legal deadline. I don't believe this is putting our children's best interest first. I will work for legislation to restore education to a true priority status to ensure a better prepared future generation.
(3) Worker's compensation - I believe an effort must be made to pass true worker's compensation reform. I favor common sense reform that would rightfully restore the needs of the injured employee as a priority rather than a self-serving system. I am not obligated to anyone or any group to protect an obviously flawed system.

Nearly News

Oops! NN has discovered the luncheon scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 7 by the Presbyterian women who recently produced "Feed My Sheep II", an expanded reissue of their well-received cookbook of several years ago, has been indefinitely postponed. However, the cookbook is still for sale and may be purchased from the Presbyterian women for $10. NN suggests you call Joan Jones at 762-1875 or Ginny Cagley at 765-5937 if you would like to purchase a copy. NN understands proceeds from the sale of cookbooks will go to the Child Development Center.

Po-Hi's 'Big Blue' Band Wins 48th Straight Superior Marching Award

The "Big Blue" Band of Ponca City High School received a first division superior rating at the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association Class 5A Regional Marching Contest last Wednesday at the University of Tulsa. This was the 48th straight year for the Po-Hi Band to receive a superior rating at Regional Marching Contest, an Oklahoma School Band record.
Ponca City was one of 32 class 4A-5A high school bands competing. The Po-Hi Flag Corps also received a superior rating in the solo and ensemble competition.
Judges for the contest were Richard Craine of Spring, Texas, Larry Prather from Hickman, Texas and Craig Miller from Columbia, Mo.
Mr. Craine stated that "the marching drills were extremely difficult and they were executed sharply." Mr. Miller commented that the "Band play musically and with precision."
The Big Blue's music selections were from the George Bizet's Opera "Carmen." This music featured soloist Carrie Cooley and Katie Mulligan on trumpet, Angie Barker on French horn, Chip Hardy and Nathan Knight on baritone, and Nelson Vining on tuba. The Ponca City Flag Corps and percussion section were also featured during the marching drill.
The band is under the direction of Steve Workman, Mel Arner and Tricia Bovenschen. Flag Corps instructor is Sandy Van Hauen. Teaching assistant Kevin McDonald from Oklahoma State University assisted with the percussion section. Todd Malicoate was music arranger and Glen Hemberger from OSU was marching drill writer. Drum Majors are seniors Kathy Cripps and Andy Stewart. Flag Corps Supervisor is Mel Arner and Flag Captain is senior Marcia Berry and Co-Captains are juniors Melissa Boelens and Sara Day.

City Calendar

Items 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).

Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., Marland Mansion Conference Center.
Tuesday
General election. Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City and Regional Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners Room.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
P.T.S.A. meeting, Howell Auditorium, Dr. Sjoberg question/answer session on issues of concern at Po-Hi, all parents, teachers and students encouraged to attend.
Thursday
Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
Program "Oklahoma's Post Office Murals," by Barbara Kerr Scott, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, free.
Saturday
Babysitter Basics Class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sitters ages 11-13, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
Lou Dean Jacobs, author "Angels In Disguise," autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
November 11
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Joe Kreger, Cowboy Poet, Westminster Village, 1601 Academy Road.
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
November 12
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Kountry Kitchen, east on U.S. 60
November 13
Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room.
November 14
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Retail Committee, 8:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Utility Advisory Commission, 7 p.m., 1400 North Union Street.
November 15
Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center.
Golden Villa's 6th Annual Benefit Dinner, 5-7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, ham/beans or hearty beef stew, cornbread, desserts and beverage, $5, children under 10 eat free.
November 15-16
Ponca Playhouse production "Greetings," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
November 16
Carolyn Hart, Oklahoma City author, autographing "Mint Julep Murder," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
November 17
Ponca Playhouse production "Greetings," 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
Community Concert "Cafe Noir," 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth Street at Overbrook Avenue.
November 18
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office, 516 East Grand Avenue.
United Ostomy Association, Ponca City-Stillwater, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B, round table discussion.
November 19
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Marland Estate Conference, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
November 20
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Design Committee, noon, Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Convention and Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Chamber of Commerce Office.
November 21
Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Building, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
November 22-23
Ponca Playhouse production "Greetings," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
November 25
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
November 26
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
November 28
Thanksgiving Day Pioneer Woman 10K (6.2 miles) running race, 9 a.m., $12 with T-shirt; 2K fun run free without T-shirt, turkeys awarded, start/finish at Pioneer Woman Statue, enter before or at the race, Bob Kammiller, 765-7855.
November 29-December 31
Festival of Angels. 6-10 p.m. nightly.
November 29-January 4
Hospice Tree of Life, Woodlands Christian Church, East Hartford Avenue and North Fourth Street, and Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue.
December 1
Downtown Open House, 6-8 p.m., all downtown Ponca City stores open.
First Baptist Church Silvertones (Senior Adult Choir), presents musical "Night of Miracles," 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
Live Nativity, 6:30-8 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, East Hartford Avenue and North Fourteenth Street (weather permitting).
December 2
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
December 3
Christmas Concert by Ponca City Area Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
December 3-19
(Tuesday, Thursday noon-1 p.m.)
Angels on Assignment, brown bag, video and discussion, First Christian Church, Fifth Street and Cleveland Avenue.
December 6
Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Ponca City.
Ballet Oklahoma's "The Nutcracker," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets required, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
December 7
Annual VFW Auxiliary, Post 1201, Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Post Home on East Prospect, Ponca City, free admission, for information, 765-8924.
Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hutchins Memorial.
Christmas Gala, 8 p.m., Marland Mansion.
December 8
Panhellenic Christmas Homes Tour, 2-5 p.m., tickets available at homes, $5.
First Baptist Church presents evening of music, elementary choirs, "Prime Time Christmas," by the fourth through sixth grade choir, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
December 8-29
Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit and Christmas Dolls, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, free admission.
December 11-31
Christmas Tree Collage, and Christmas Dolls by Rhonda Waters, Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center.
December 13
Historic Homes Holiday Tour, 5-9 p.m., Tickets available at homes, $5.
December 14-15
Ponca Playhouse Christmas Theatre, By and For Children, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Poncan Theatre.
December 15
First Baptist Church Adult Choir and Orchestra, presents "The Music of Christmas," a new musical and multi-media presentation, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
December 19
Downtown Merchants Christmas Cash Giveaway, 7 p.m., Centennial Plaza.
December 20
"Santa Got Lost in Texas," Ponca Pizazz Musical Theatre, 7 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue.
December 21
"Ponca City Hometown Christmas," Talent Revue, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
December 23
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
December 25
Christmas
January 1
New Year's Day
January 19
Community Concert "Black Mountain Mail Choir of Wales," 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth Street at Overbrook Avenue.
January 25
"2 x 4 Productions," 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
January 29-February 22
Exhibit "Touchable Sculpture," Ponca City Art Association.
February 8
"The Ambassador Choir," 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
February 10
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Mrs. Mac Bradley "Travel Tours for Seniors,", First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
March 9
Community Concert "Rhythm in Shoes," 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth Street at Overbrook Avenue.
March 15
"The Oklahoma City Philharmonic," Poncan Theatre, time to be announced, tickets required.
April 5
Laurette Willis "The Nutty 40s Radio Show," Poncan Theatre, free.
April 14
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Blackwell Police Department "Scams," First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
June 9
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 9 a.m., Installation of Officers, Irene Stone, vice president of OREA, music, Mark and Annie Wynn, Northern Oklahoma College, 1220 East Grand, Tonkawa.

Police Escorts on City Agenda

Ponca City has been asked to stop providing police for funeral and money escorts. The Ponca City Board of Commissioners will discuss the issue during their work session Monday at the Marland Mansion, in the Capitol Room, 901 Monument Road, at 8 a.m.
In addition, commissioners will receive updates on the city's computer system, the Eastside inflow and infiltration and the Wastewater Plant.
The board will also receive the Ponca City Utility Authority's recommendation concerning the general fund transfer on utility bills. Additionally, the plans for the lease purchase of fire equipment will be discussed.

Letters Say:

Editor, the News:
We get to thinking that people are cold-acting and not caring of one another. Saturday at the Standing Bear unveiling I found that all wrong.
While watching the unveiling I turned around to see my wife and there she was lying on the ground. My wife and I are quite old and I went to pieces for she is part of my life, having been married 59 years.
People stepped in and after a few minutes she came around and I lifted her up, down she went and a young lady that had come over and was part of the centennial people took me over and got the ambulance to come and they checked her pulse and temp and said she would be all right.
Now this young woman saw how I was acting and got transportation and loaded my wife and told me to lead to where we had parked (she was watching my wife awfully close). We went to Lucas street crossing and she told me to ask the police to clear for me to get the car to her.
Now then the Ponca City police heard what was wrong and stepped in, cleared traffic for my car and to where my wife was and then for us to go north down Lucas street.
Now I can't start to praise the Ponca City Police and the young lady enough for what they did to help my wife and me. They took over and got us on our way fast.
My wife is fine at this time except some weak but by their attention and the ambulance attendants' action, I sure feel better. Again, thanks Ponca City, a great place to live.
Wilson Miller

Editor, The News:
Thank goodness for some "common horse sense" among the voters of this community concerning taxes. The presentation of this half-cent sales tax was all wrong! EDF should not be in the banking business; nor our City either. That's what banks do best - loan money.
We are not a retirement community, either. Give the voter credit for seeing what is wrong.
There was only a "handful" of us opposing this tax - against all odds concerning funds to advertise, time spent, and effort put forth. This should send a message to the "powers that be." We are not ready or do we want any new taxes. Liberal thinking and liberal spending! The voter is speaking out.
Our City definitely needs to get their priorities in order, before they come to the voters on this new $8.75 million dollars bond issue they called for one day after the defeat of the EDF issue.
Number one: The biggest drain on our yearly budget is the Marland Mansion fact. (General Fund).
Number two: why the four or five properties the City owns and maintains for Staff - Quite an upkeep. Is it necessary?
Maybe as it has been suggested, we have another vote "of the people" to see if we desire to keep this property. I'm tired of restoring old buildings, plus it is not cost effective.
I work behind the scenes, but one area I have not gained entry to is; Why can't we have rest rooms available year-round at Lake Ponca? Why hasn't there been a rest room replaced over in "Sailboat Marina" area. Lake Ponca is the most utilized facility for citizens, visitor and tourists in Ponca City. Build some nice fishing docks on East Lake. There is one community fishing dock for the whole of Ponca City!
Jackie Cullum

Edwin Fair Center Names Employee-of-the-Quarter

Tammy Mathis has been chosen as Employee-of-the-Quarter for the third quarter of 1996 at the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, Inc., according to Bob Hefley, executive director.
Nomination for this award is based on an outstanding contribution to the Center for the past quarter. Nominations are made by fellow staff members across the five-county service area.
Tammy is a secretary at the Edwin Fair Outpatient Center located in Stillwater, where she is responsible for keying Payne County services. Her nominator said, "She works with the staff when they have questions and she is always trying to make your job easier. She truly is an important part of Payne County Services."
Tammy recently attended an Edwin Fair Board of Directors' meeting where she was presented with a plaque and a $100 cash award. Her name will be added to the traveling plaque and it will hang in the Stillwater Outpatient Center for the next quarter.
An employee of Edwin Fair Center since August, 1994, Tammy resides in Stillwater with her husband.

Braman Methodist Church Sets Annual Bazaar for Wednesday

BRAMAN - The Braman United Methodist Church will host its annual bazaar with turkey and ham dinner on Wednesday at the church in Braman.
At 2 p.m., numerous crafts, baked goods and other items will go on sale in the church foyer. From 5 to 7 p.m. the dinner will be served - turkey, ham, dressing, potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, cranberry sauce, homemade pie, coffee and tea. Cost of the meal will be $5 for adults, $2.50 for children four through 11, and free to those children three and under.
At 7 p.m. the auction will begin, featuring hand quilted quilts, double knit rugs and a good selection of other homemade items. The quilt patterns will include Improved Nine Patch, Rainbow Bargello, Goose in the Pond and Double Wedding Ring.
Proceeds from the dinner and sale will go for missions, youth and other projects of the Braman United Methodist Women.

FFA Alumni Meeting Scheduled Tuesday

The Ponca City FFA Alumni meeting for November is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the school farm, it was announced this week.
The FFA Alumni is an organization aimed at promoting educational and personal growth for those students enrolled in vocational-agriculture courses at Ponca City High School.
Members of the Alumni do not have to be former members of either FFA or Ponca City High School. All interested persons, whether currently a parent of a student enrolled in agriculture courses or not, are encouraged to attend. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month.

School Lunch Menu

Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Biscuit and gravy, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Graham crackers, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Sausage biscuit, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Friday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Pizza pockets, queso and chips, corn, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Tostadas, hot dogs, mexi beans, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Chicken ringers, ravioli, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Pepperoni pizza, mini corn dogs, tator tots, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Taco Bell burrito, rib sandwich, French fries, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Breakfast
Monday - Jelly donuts, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - French toast stix, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday- Cinnamon rolls, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Breakfast burritos, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Ham and cheese biscuit, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Lunch
Monday- Pizza pockets, queso and chips, corn, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Tostadas, coneys, mexi beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Chicken ringers, ravioli, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday - Pepperoni pizza, mini corn dogs, tator tots, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday -Taco Bell burritos, rib sandwich, french fries, Domino's pizza or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
High School Lunch
Available every day in the high school cafeteria, the Training Table Deli offers pasta with sauce, assorted sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit; the Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn, Taco Bell burritos, Taco Mayo, Hardee's items, French fries, onion rings, cheeseburgers, enchiladas, hot pockets, chicken wings, hot shots and more. A baked potato bar will be featured on a regular basis at the Training Table.
All American
Monday - Texas steak sandwich, green beans, french fries, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Frito chili pie, corn, mexi rice, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Super corn dogs, french fries, ranch beans, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh fruit.
Friday - Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes and gravy, green peas, fresh fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Turkey and Swiss on a bagel, marinara sauce, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday -Sante Fe tacos, refried beans, mexi rice, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - Baked fish/corn bread, cole slaw, corn, fresh fruit.
McCord Breakfast
Monday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk.
Thursday - Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk.
Friday - Pancakes and sausage, juice and milk.
McCord Lunch
Monday - Hot dogs, french fries, mixed fruit , cookie and milk.
Tuesday - Chili with cheese, corn, pears, cinnamon rolls and milk.
Wednesday - Turkey noodles, green beans, potatoes and gravy, applesauce, hot roll and milk.
Thursday - Stromboli, cole slaw, pineapple, brownie and milk.
Friday - Chicken nuggets, potatoes and gravy, carrots, peaches and milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
Tuesday - Brisket, honey orange chicken, lasagna, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Wednesday - Meat loaf, chicken cordon bleu, baked ham, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Thursday - Beef stir fry, chicken and sausage gumbo, barbecue ribs, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
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Pioneer Technology Center's cafeteria is now open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon
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Personalities is the new student-managed restaurant at Pioneer Technology Center. It is by reservation only and open from 11:45-12:45 Tuesday through Thursday. Call 762-8336, ext. 242 for reservations.
This week will be Italian week. The menu includes Vegetable lasagna, Shrimp Scampie, Fettucini Alfredo with Blackened Chicken and soup, salad, vegetables and desserts.

School Calendar

Po-Hi
Monday, Nov. 4 - The Foreign Language Organization will meet at 8 a.m. in Room 111, Jazz Band auditions will be held at 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, the D.E.C.A. Fashion Show will be held at 7 p.m. in Howell Auditorium and J.V. Football will play East Central.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 - There will be a faculty meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Room F103, "Panic" will hold rehearsals from 5-7 p.m. and P.T.S.A. will meet at 7 p.m. in Howell Auditorium.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 - A make-up faculty meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. in Room 111 and "Panic" will hold rehearsals from 6-8 p.m. in Howell Auditorium.
Thursday, Nov. 7 - Sophomore and Junior picture retakes will be held from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Howell Auditorium, "Panic" will hold rehearsals again from 6-8 p.m. and A pep rally will be held at Sullins Stadium at 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8 - Youth Alive will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room A203, Chorale All-State Tryouts will be held at 8 a.m. and Varsity Football will travel to Shawnee.
Saturday, Nov. 9- All-State Band tryouts will be held in the Fine Arts Building at 8 a.m., Chorale All-State Tryouts will also start at 8 a.m. and Varsity girl basketball will hold a scrimmage in the boys gym starting at 10 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10 - No Activities.

Independent Candidate Nedbalek Seeks Office

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Chris Nedbalek, Independent (Natural Law Party) candidate running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Jim Inhofe, brought his campaign to Ponca City.
Nedbalek said that after a debate featuring other candidates, Inhofe, Agnes Marie Regier, Jim Boren and Bill Maguire, he had been endorsed by Ross Perot's Reform Party. He says the Natural Law Party is dedicated to prevention oriented and conflict free government.
The Independent candidate is from Oklahoma City, has a background in education. His main concerns are campaign finance reform, health care, education and agriculture. On agriculture, he said about 50 percent of the top soil of its crop lands has been lost because of chemical farming. Nedbalek said no one talks about it and prevention won't be in the farm bill because of chemical companies lobbying power.
He said, "High input chemicals eventually ruins the top soil, poisons the ground water and is a health threat to the farmers family. If we don't do something now while we still have about half our top soil left, and encourage our farmers to move away high input farming to low input farming we will find ourselves without the ability to grow our own food."
Nedbalek said he did not believe in taking political action contributions from special interest groups. He said he had financed his campaign himself.
He said there are about 4,700 PACs now. "We (Natural Law Party) very strongly believe that once a PAC can no longer contribute to an aspiring or an elected official's campaign legislation in America will dramatically change in favor of people. All of a sudden we will all be able to talk about real issues and real solutions."
The candidate said his purpose is to raise issues that no one else can and to raise the level of political dialogue.
Nedbalek said that Federal Election's Commission figures show that 46 percent of all registered voters in the United States are registered as Independents or as members of third parties, where as 33 percent are registered Democrats and only 21 percent are registered Republicans.

Independent Candidate Kennedy Seeking Seat

Although most of the attention in the District 5 Congressional race has been focused on the two major party candidates, voters have a third choice in Tuesday's general election.
Going up against Republican incumbent Ernest Istook and Democrat nominee James Forsythe is independent Ava Kennedy.
Kennedy, a teacher of transcendental meditation for 24 years, is actually a member of the Natural Law Party but, since that party is not recognized in Oklahoma, she filed as an independent.
She said, "The Democrats and Republicans are locked into a struggle for power and because of that are unable to realize their hopes for the country. The Natural Law party has the ability to implement proven programs without the influence of party politics or special interest groups.
"If you feel that it's time to make a change from politics-as-usual, and if you're looking for a breath of fresh air in the political arena, then I am happy to offer these solutions for the fulfillment of all our desires.
Kennedy has a masters degree in the science of creative intelligence and has developed consciousness-based education for businesses, schools and prisons.
She says she is an expert in stress-reduction techniques for individuals and society and is committed to "ending the epidemic of stress in our homes, schools and communities."
Her solutions for improving government include:
- Economic growth through lower taxes based on real solutions to problems.
- Preventive health care to create good health instead of gridlock over funding "disease care."
- Revitalize education through programs that improve learning ability, creativity and moral reasoning.
- Dramatically reduce crime and drug abuse by teaching field-tested stress-reduction programs in the prisons and in the community.
- End special interest control of government.
- Renewable nonpolluting energy sources.
She said, "We all know that something new is needed in government. The same old failed policies and ineffective programs that the Democrats and Republicans have offered are not miraculously going to begin working in 1997. Only a new seed will yield a new crop. Only new ideas and principles in government can turn the country around."

American Legion Children's Home Will Rebuild Two Campus Buildings

The American Legion Children's Home is rebuilding Summers and Holloway Halls to return them to their original purpose of administration and classroom buildings.
The Home is preparing the ground breaking ceremony to be held Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. An open invitation is being extended to all citizens and interested persons to attend this special event.
"Summers Hall will be reconstructed with the original bell placed back in the building," said Kenneth Adams, director. The building in which the administrative and classroom services are currently being provided is an old gymnasium and does not provide adequate space, ventilation or restroom facilities, he explained.
The new structure, at a cost of approximately $900,000 will replace Summers (the bell tower building) and Holloway Halls and will provide three classrooms, counseling and administration offices.
"We have received grant money from the Mabee and Sarkeys Foundations and also from Conoco," said Adams. "We have also received monies from Posts, Auxiliaries, and individuals, as well."
The American Legion Children's Home has provided services since June 1928 to thousands of children. The children in residence have been adjudicated by the courts as "deprived" (abused, abandoned, and/or neglected).
"Our hope and goal for these children, is the reunification with their families whenever possible. We try to teach the children in our care, coping and life skills which will benefit them throughout their lives," said Adams.
The program's focus provides for the normal growth and developmental needs of adolescents. The youth are involved in a full day of both planned and structured free time activities, which include school, recreation, leisure, personal time and involvement with social and psychological services. Family counseling services are offered to all extended families of the youth in residence.
The functional routine of the Home enables the teaching of social skills. Approximately 30 of the children attend school on the ALCH campus while the remaining students attend public schools in the regular community environment. Those attending the classes on campus school are participating in special remedial programs in preparation for future transition to community schools. Educational services are augmented by special tutorial services.
"We have come to realize that although the needs of families and children have changed, there is an ever-present need for the American Legion Children's Home. Every day we hear and see stories in the news about troubled teens who have handled their frustrations in inappropriate and unacceptable ways. Our young people are our most valued resource, and we must each do whatever we can to help these children find a better way," says Adams.
The "Legion Home" has recently rebuilt all four of the aging, well-worn dormitories. This was done to ensure that children could live in a safe, warm and friendly structure. The new dormitories replaced the original structures built in 1928, all of which had deteriorated and did not meet licensing and fire codes.
For more information about the Home, the endowment fund, building fund, or to be put on the American Legion Home mailing list, contact Kenneth Adams or Lisa McGee at The American Legion Children's Home, 1300 Summers Place, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74604, or phone at (405) 762-4156.

Postal Mural Information At Program

On Thursday at 7 p.m., Dr. Barbara Scott will give a program about art works produced between 1933 and 1943 under a variety of New Deal Program.
The program will be at the Ponca City Library Programming Room and will be of particular interest to members of the citizens committee on the Postal Mural for the Ponca City Post Office. The public is invited.
One of the objectives of the U.S. government during these years was to boost the morale and to promote an image appropriate to the area of the country where the work was to be installed such as Post Offices or courthouses.
Dr. Scott's appearance here is sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council with assistance from Conoco Inc., and Oklahoma Foundation for the Humanities.
Dr. Scott of Lawton has published information in the areas of art criticism and New Deal Art and has read dozens of papers at professional conferences in the fields of humor, New Deal Art, criticism, Eighteenth-Century aesthetics and art history, Native American Art, critical thinking and teaching pedagogy.

Ponca City Tomorrow Vital Group for City, Chamber

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce does not plan to pursue bringing Ponca City Tomorrow (PCT) under its umbrella at this time, according to Keni Ray, chairman of PCT's board of directors.
Ray made the report to the board members on Wednesday. Initial discussions were initiated by PCT to see if opportunities to pool resources were valid. From the Chamber's perspective, Ray said the idea was not dead, just tabled.
"The city and Chamber are aware of the real vitality this group gives to the city. It permits a place to bring in input and focus on needs the city must address to remain viable," City Commissioner Dick Stone noted.
In another report, Ray commented that Pioneer Technology Center may develop and administer a speakers bureau for the schools to utilize. The idea developed from a meeting of the Education Committee.
Also, Environmental Committee chair Linda Ralston noted the symbolism of the Standing Bear site and commented that the environmental beauty of the area should be maintained.
On Make A Difference Day, Benita Graham, chair of the Mutual Respect and Community Attitude Committee reported the feeling of pride she felt for all the citizens who participated in the national day of doing good for others.
"Make A Difference Day is not just spending one day, but contributing to help agencies move forward," she stated.
In new business, members discussed going back to the community to review the long range plans for Ponca City, with the intent on improving the quality of life.
In the spring of 1993, more that 500 Ponca Citians were involved in the community-wide sessions sponsored by Ponca City Tomorrow which helped create the original vision. Citizens will soon be asked what they would like Ponca City's future to be.
"The input does not come from the board of directors, it comes from citizens," confirmed Cathryn Ferguson, executive director. "The citizens will be asked about their concerns and where emphasis should be placed. Ponca City Tomorrow facilitates 'our peoples' vision," she stated.
The ideas outlined in the last visit, were used to create the current "shared vision" which include: economic development, retail, transportation, education, health, tourism and recreation, retirement living and environmental issues as well as respect for diversity and community pride. Each area has specific goals.
City Commissioner Greg Gregson noted, "Ponca City Tomorrow has developed a sense of community for its citizens."
In other new business, the board agreed to donate $100 to help the Kay County Conservative District bring the Oklahoma Earth Bus to Ponca City on Nov. 7. The bus will visit the schools.
Ponca City Tomorrow is a not-for-profit community foundation dedicated to improving the quality of Ponca City through ongoing community dialogue to encourage citizens to be involved in creating and building the future.

Pioneer Rotarians Listen To NASA Official Friday

Recent evidence of possible life signs on the planet Mars may have caught public attention lately, but Americans are steadily progressing toward exploratory missions to the Red Planet and possibly the moons of Jupiter, a NASA official said Friday at a Rotary meeting here.
Speaking to Ponca City's Pioneer Rotarians and guests, Dr. Nelson Ehrlich of OSU's space science branch of NASA said three launches in the next month will continue the agency's efforts to explore the planet, including a Mars Pathfinder mission to the planet's surface.
NASA is very interested in Mars, he said, because it is the place most similar to the Earth if we were to send people there. It also has a planet rotation of about once every 24 hours.
Of course, Mars is now unable to sustain human life. It's too cold and there is not enough air to breath, but Ehrlich said "there are people who think you could change Mars."
He also expects America to be going back to the Moon, partly in search of water, which would be vital for future activity. Even though water has never been found there, some researchers believe it is possible, he said.
There is talk to set up radio observatories on the back side of the Moon for further study of the universe, he said, because radio noise interference is growing on Earth. The dark side of the Moon would be free from radio interference.
Ehrlich mentioned that the Galileo exploratory craft is currently orbiting the planet Jupiter and sending back fascinating information, even though the craft is not operating like it was expected to.
"Galileo is crippled because its big, huge antenna did not unfurl like it was supposed to, so it doesn't send back as many images per day as was originally planned," he said.
But the information is still significant, such as what it has revealed about one of Jupiter's moons, called Io, which has very active volcanoes and "is constantly remolding itself," and another of the planet's moons, Europa, which seems to be covered with water ice, he said.
Europa "would be a good candidate for an exploratory mission with a robot because it may teach us something about the evolution of our solar system," Ehrlich said.
The technology to search for life on other planets has developed into beneficial inventions for life on earth, such as certain hospital equipment and material for orthodontics, he said.
Therefore, opportunities abound for students who pursue aviation and space degrees and jobs, he said.
"NASA is very interested in getting schools involved and students have performed experiments on Skylab and the space shuttle," he said, adding there is a person who works with the astronauts developing and coordinating the curriculum of the student activities they perform in space.
As a result, OSU has an office at each of NASA's centers in Texas, Florida, and Georgia.
There are constant opportunities to make aircraft safer, more fuel-efficient and quieter, he said.

Pioneer Genealogical Society Schedules Monday Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Pioneer Genealogical Society will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. in the programing room of the Ponca City Library with members and all interested guests invited.
Following a short business meeting guest speaker for the evening, Marilyn Davis Spence, an Enid resident, will present "Something for Everyone; Genealogical Tips for Beginners Intermediate and Advanced Genealogists."
Mrs. Spence is originally from Canton. She attended a variety of college institutions since her graduation from high school including the University of Oklahoma, and Ladycliff College in Highland Falls, N.Y. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a History minor from Judson College in Marion, Ala.
Spence completed courses at the institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Sanford University in Birmingham, Ala., during five consecutive years; then later researched in Northern Ireland, The Republic of Ireland, Wales and England with the British IGHR. She has done a great deal of on-site research in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern states and has spent many weeks in the Georgia archives the National archives and in several of the major genealogical collections in the East as well as in Salt Lake City.
Spence has contributed articles to several family publications and is occasionally asked to do special research projects for a few of the editors She is also involved in increasing the membership in lineage organizations to which she belongs including the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Society of Colonial Dames of the 17th Century.
Wife of Major General Clyde W. Spence Jr., U.S. Army Retired, Spence enjoyed 32-years in the Army moving around the world with him and raising their three children. Now "rather than starve he does most of the cooking because she is lost somewhere in the 18th century looking for her ancestors," says the speaker.

Christmas Gala Tickets On Sale For Dec. 7 Event

Tickets for the Dec. 7 Christmas Gala at the Marland Mansion are now on sale, according Sherry Muchmore, Gala chairman.
Locations for selling tickets are First National Bank, downtown, First National Bank American, Boatmen's Downtown, Boatmen's North, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Commercial Federal on Oklahoma Street, Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ponca City News.
Tickets for the annual holiday event, which includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverages, dancing to the popular Maya band, a silent auction of holiday items and other musical entertainment, are $32 each. The annual event draws people from surrounding locations.
Tickets are on a first come first serve basis. Lynda Clark is in charge of ticket sales. Carey Head is helping with ticket marketing and volunteer acquisition.
Volunteers wishing to help with the Nov. 16 holiday decorating of the Marland Mansion, may contact Jocelyn Marzuola 762-7826 or Mrs. Muchmore at 765-6392.

Lamont Blood Drive Monday For NWOBI

LAMONT - Members of the Lamont Community are working together to help save lives by donating blood with the Northwest Oklahoma Blood Institute (NWOBI) Monday.
Residents from surrounding communities are invited to donate blood from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 120 North Maple in Lamont.
All donors receive a free mini-physical including checkups on blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, iron and cholesterol level. Written cholesterol test results are mailed within two weeks of the donation.
NWOBI also offers men a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer screening at a nominal fee of $15 for donors and $20 for individuals unable to donate.
The Lamont Community hosts two blood-drives annually, with 25 whole blood and three plasma donations collected for local patients at their last drive in April.
"We appreciate the outstanding support of all our residents for the community blood donor program," said NWOBI Interim Manager Lu Anne Kobs. "We encourage all area residents to join them in helping us meet the blood needs of patients this fall."
For more information, call Connie Tebow at (405) 388-4540 (evenings). NWOBI is affiliated with the Oklahoma Blood Institute, a regional, not-for-profit blood center serving 57 hospitals across Oklahoma, including all Enid and Oklahoma City hospitals.

State Has Edge In Obtaining Passenger Rail Service

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Federal legislation could provide as much as $25 million to assist Oklahoma in bringing rail passenger service to the state, according to Senator Dave Herbert. Oklahoma is only one of two states that does not have service.
Currently, the Amtrak Bill is pending in federal legislation. However, if enacted, a portion of federal motor fuel taxes would be awarded to states that do not have passenger rail service. This would allow Oklahoma to capture funds to purchase line, upgrade track and install safety features, mentioned Herbert.
According to Herbert, Oklahoma's centralized location gives it a great edge in returning passenger rail service to the state.
"We think rail passengers have more time and more money to spend than any other passenger," stated Herbert. "From a tourism standpoint, this would be a great selling point."
Amtrak pulled out of Oklahoma in 1979, when the Chicago-Oklahoma City-Dallas-Houston Lone Star was discontinued. Herbert verified that his current discussions with Amtrak are favorable.
"Amtrak's initial costs to return train service to Oklahoma were a little high," said Herbert, commenting on figures released in a Oklahoma Rail Passenger Study. The review noted costs of upgrades which Oklahoma wouldn't need to make, he stated. "We feel the numbers can be reduced," he said.
A major factor in the return of passenger service is how much subsidy will be needed to make the service profitable, Herbert indicated.
Another influential facet involves Texas. On September, Amtrak announced that it would eliminate the Texas Eagle on Nov. 10.
Eliminating the Eagle would mean that the entire state of Arkansas and more than a dozen Texas cities would be without passenger rail service. Those cities include: Dallas, Fort Worth, Texarkana, Marshall, Longview, Mineola, Cleburne, Temple, McGregor, Taylor, Austin and San Marcos.
Texas has looked at subsidizing the service and is in discussions with Amtrak. According to Herbert, Amtrak is informing the Texas legislators that the Lone Star is a better choice.
"It won't be easy to convince them, however, once the Texas legislature determines the Lone Star route is cheaper and more convenient, Oklahoma stands ready to go."
A little over $4 million has accrued through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. In 1993, ODOT earmarked a certain portion of funds for the restoration of rail service to Oklahoma, said Joe R. Kyle from the Office of Rail Safety and Programs of ODOT.
Herbert indicated the money would go for safety upgrades. Railroad crossings would be required to cover the entire road since passenger trains can run 90 miles an hour.
Also, they are looking at a run from Oklahoma City to Tulsa. The senator feels this would be a great commuter route which could run as many as three trips per day. From Tulsa, passengers could travel to Kansas City.
Herbert helped create the Oklahoma Tourism and Passenger Rail Act, SB 1192, which was passed and signed by the Governor last session. The purpose of the act is to take steps necessary to restore rail service to the state and to enhance the state as a tourist destination site.
Additionally, the act seeks to offer an alternative mode of intrastate and interstate travel. The bill authorizes ODOT to acquire property, reconstruct, repair, replace, operate and maintain railroad rights-of-way and trackage projects on passenger routes. ODOT may enter into contracts and agreements necessary to carry out the provisions of the act.
In addition, the bill authorizes ODOT to receive and expend funds from the state, any federal agency or from private sources for passenger rail planning and for administration of passenger railroad projects. It prohibits any member, officer or employee of ODOT from transacting any business for profit with ODOT.
SB 1192 provides the vehicle to capture the funds and plan for the return of service if the federal legislation is passed.
Herbert encouraged citizens interested in bringing rail passenger service back to Oklahoma to write Congress and U.S. Senators. "Urge them to keep the Amtrak Bill alive and pass it. Motor fuel tax for the next five years needs to be dedicated to supplement passenger train service" confirmed the senator.
"We subsidize the trucking and air industry, but we don't subsidize near as much for trains. Passenger trains take wear and tear off the highways," noted Herbert.
However, each city and town will need to address upgrading train stations.
"Todays train stations don't require the space they needed in the past. The stations can be used for shops, museums or eateries to help generate money," the senator continued. "I think the people of Oklahoma deserve passenger service. I believe they would be short-changed if they do not have a way to go east and west."
While changes are under way, Herbert agreed it is a great time to get Oklahoma on the map.
"We are geographically poised. As time goes on and trains expand, Oklahoma could become a major rail hub. We have to look down the road. Oklahoma doesn't have a large enough population for a commuter train, today, but plans still need to be made. If we begin working on it now, we save some right-of-way on it." Herbert concluded.

Kay Baptist Association Regional Conference Here

The Kay Baptist Association has extended an open invitation to the public for a regional "Experiencing God Through Revival" conference, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Ponca City First Baptist Church. Attendees from several states are expected to attend the conference led by Dr. Henry T. Blackaby and one of only three held in the U.S. each year.
Dr. Blackaby is director of prayer and spiritual awakening for the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and has authored "What The Spirit Is Saying to The Churches," "Experiencing God," and "When God Speaks."
Dr. Blackaby will speak on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
A Friday afternoon session will also be offered and will include six seminars titled "Return to Worship," by Ron Owens; "The Heart Of The Problem," by Kerry Skinner; "The Word For The Wise," by Henry Brandt; "I Want to Enjoy My Children," by Elaine Skinner, "Solemn Assembly," by Ron Gaynor, and "Experiencing God Resources," by Sam House.
The "Experiencing God Through Revival" regional conference will be held at First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City.

Singles Network Has 'Stone Soup' Supper Monday

Singles Network will open their week of activities with the Discussion Group on Sunday at 6:30 p.m., meeting at the First Presbyterian Church. The group will go for a snack following the discussion. Welcome are those divorced, widowed or never married in Ponca City.
The week's activities will continue on Monday at 6 p.m. with "Stone Soup" supper at Dorothy D's. Call 765-1403 if planning to attend. Bring items to add to the soup pot.
On Tuesday at 7 p.m. an Election Watch Party is scheduled. Bring games to Phil's and wait out the results together.
Friday, a covered dish with Sloppy Joe's will be held at the Pecan Place Apartments with Jerry hosting. Call Jerry at 762-7258 if planning to attend. Bring a covered dish, stay and play cards after eating.
Saturday at 5 p.m. the group plans to go to the Hiatt House. Reservations by Thursday, Nov. 7 are necessary. Call Shery at 762-1987. The group will leave from the First Presbyterian Church parking lot, and maybe catch a movie afterward.

NCOHA Book Made Available

Beginning Wednesday, members of the North Central Oklahoma Historical Association will make available their publication, "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past - Growing for the Future," at Commercial Federal Bank, Main Level, 400 East Central, Ponca City.
Continuing on Wednesdays through Dec. 18, volunteers will man a table from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the bank for Kay County area citizens who want to purchase copies of the two-volume history books as gifts for family and friends. Arrangements can be made for Christmas lay-aways if desired. Boxes are also available for purchase to shipping.
The history books contain 1088 pages of the Kay County history of Indians and early settlers. Over 800 descendants have submitted family stories with more than 3,000 pictures. The publication was the 1996 National Winner of Certificate of Commendation by the American Association for State and Local History.
Also available will be post cards, note cards, and framed or matted prints of Gene Dougherty's water color drawing, which is featured on the cover of the history books. Dougherty's signature on the prints will be optional at extra charge.
Of special interest is the availability of a limited number of post cards that include the commemorative U.S. Postal cancellation with a variety of Indian dancers on the stamps.
The books are also available at Brace Books and More in Ponca City.
For more information call (405) 765-7196 in Ponca City, 363-3602 in Blackwell or 362-2310 in Newkirk.

Citizens Police Academy Students Sought

The Ponca City Police Department is looking for a few good citizens to participate in Session II of the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). Through the CPA, the police department hopes to dispel suspicions and misconceptions as well as improve communication through education.
The CPA is a 36-hour block of instruction designed to give the public a working knowledge of the police department. Each week, a different area of police operations will be presented by officers and supervisors who volunteer from a particular division.
Topics included are: training, communications, criminal investigation, drug task force operations, firearms, police patrol and juvenile arrests. Extensive instruction consists of lectures, demonstrations, tours and hands-on practice.
"It was thoroughly impressive to see all that officers are required to carry through and the decisions that have to be made in a split-second," commented CPA graduate Toni Gibson, of Toni's Westside Rexall. "The officers did a good job with the program," she said.
Another CPA graduate, Connie McAbee, commented, "It's a lot more than pulling someone over and writing a ticket. Police work is so involved," she confirmed. "Going out and riding with an officer on duty was an eye-opening experience. You have an opportunity to spend time and converse with an officer to find out the stressful parts of the job," McAbee noted.
A cross section of the Ponca City community will be selected to participate in Session II. Business people, homemakers, students and retired individuals are encouraged to apply. The PCPD expects the session to begin in late January. Applications will be accepted through November. Selections are expected to be made by Dec. 15.
Applications are available at the Records Division of the PCPD, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18-years-old. For more information, contact Sherry Bowers at 763-8011.

National Home Health Care Month Highlights Services

Ponca City will recognize November as national home care month, according to Mayor Marilyn Andrews. All agencies, community organizations and citizens in the area are encouraged to support home health care and the vital services it offers the community.
InTouch Home Health is sponsoring a Health Fair at Grand Central Station, 114 South Fifth Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday. According to Jim Garner, administrator, the public is invited.
The fair will be mainly informational. Representatives will be accessible to answer questions on home health care for the elderly. Additionally, blood sugar levels and blood pressure checks will be available.
Several organizations plan to participate including: Helpline, O'Connor Pharmacy, Hospice, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Renaissance.
Home Health Care affirms every individual's right to comprehensive, quality nursing care in the privacy of their home. Home Care is an economical and effective alternative to institutionalization and maintains the dignity and independence of the ill and disabled. Home Care agencies rely on the combined skills, knowledge and compassion of a team of professionals devoted to quality patient care and physicians.
Home care strengthens and supports families within the community, according to Andrews. There remains a great need to increase the community's awareness of the benefits of home care.

Art Association Prepares January Membership Show

The Ponca City Art Association 1997 Membership Show is in the planning process at the Ponca City Art Center. Artists in the association are busily preparing their works for entry in the show, to be held Jan. 12-25.
Co-chairmen for the event, Jane Schafers and Cathy Shupe explain that the membership show is created to encourage new artists as well as older members in the association to enter their works for exhibit and competition.
A portion of the guidelines for entry are as follows; (a complete copy can be obtained at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central.)
Registration will be one day only - Jan. 10 - from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The show will hang through Jan. 25. Only current PCAA members, age 18 and older may enter. Memberships are available at the Art Center for $10 per year.
Entry fees are $2.50 per entry. A 24x36 inch entry will be $4. Works must be less than two years old and only works not previously exhibited in PCAA competition, will be accepted.
Categories will include student, advanced and professional levels and only three entries per member will be accepted (can be all in one medium or in different medias). The image size of one painting is limited to 24x36 inches. Acceptance of a larger entry will be at the discretion of the curating committee.
Judging will take place on Sunday morning Jan. 12, and a reception for all artists will follow from 1 to 4:30 p.m. If fewer than four artists enter in a category, then judges will determine if ribbons are to be awarded.
Medias to be judged are two or three dimensional art work in oil/acrylic, watercolor/acrylic, graphics (includes drawing, pencil, pen and ink, pastel) and pottery/sculpture. Paintings and graphics must be suitably matted and framed, ready for hanging with eye screws and wire.
An identifying label must be placed on the back of each entry with name of artist, entry level, title of work, medium, size and price. If work is not for sale that should be noted by "NFS."
Entry levels of skill include student, advanced and professional. A student is one who has less than two years of art classes. Any "class work" or "copied work" must be identified and tagged as such. Original work is strongly encouraged.
Advanced level students are those who have had formal instruction in art; three years of college level instruction for several workshops and classes under artists of major repute. No class room work, workshop paintings or work done under supervision will be accepted. Only original work will be accepted.
Professional category includes those who sell, exhibit or teach art. Only original work will be accepted.
Award levels will be "Best of Show," and first, second and third place and honorable mention.
Works are to be picked up Jan. 26. Works left after Jan. 26 will be donated to the Art Center Gift Shop, unless prior arrangements are made.
A 20 percent commission will be charged by the Art Center on all art sold during the show.

Where To Vote Tuesday

Polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday throughout Oklahoma for the General Election.
Where to vote:
Kay County Precinct Locations
Newkirk
001 First Christian Church, 301 West Ninth Street, Newkirk
002 Baptist Church, 220 West Seventh Street, Newkirk
Tonkawa
101 Tonkawa Library, 216 North Seventh, Tonkawa
103 Christian Church, 115 West Grand Avenue, Tonkawa
Blackwell
201 Youth Center, 131 East Ikerd, Blackwell
202 Freewill Baptist Church, 209 North Sixth, Blackwell
205 First Baptist Church, First and Bridge, Blackwell
210 Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell
Rural
400 Consolidated 106 School Building, northeast of Newkirk
401 Consolidated 106 School Building, northeast of Newkirk
402 Christ Church, south of Newkirk, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk
403 Christ Church, south of Newkirk, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk
404 Peckham Christian Church, Peckham
406 Braman High School Gym, Braman
409 St. John's Lutheran Church, northeast of Blackwell.
410 St. John's Lutheran Church, northeast of Blackwell.
411 Kildare School Building, Kildare
412 City Hall, Kaw City
413 Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth and Grand, Ponca City.
414 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
415 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard (Resthaven) Road
417 National Guard Armory, Tonkawa
419 Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand, Ponca City
420 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, Ranch Drive
421 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, Ranch Drive
Ponca City
503 Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford
504 Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth and Grand
507 Sunset Baptist Church, 915 West Greenwood
516 Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth Street
517 St. Mary's Parish Center, 408 South Eighth
523 Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand, (West Grand and Peachtree)
527 Union School, 2617 North Union
530 Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash
532 Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodland
533 Trout School 2109 East Prospect
534 Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan
Osage County
(Ponca City Area only)
103 Grainola Senior Citizens Center, Grainola
109 Shidler Methodist Church, Shidler
110 Burbank Town Hall, Burbank
301 Christian Church, 160 North Fourth, Fairfax
302 Fairfax Public Library, 158 East Elm, Fairfax
303 Braden Community Building, east of Ponca City, south of U.S. 60
305 McCord School, 99 Sherwin Avenue, Ponca City

DEATHS

Willard H. Martin

Willard H. "Twid" Martin, father of Mary Garcia of Ponca City, died Friday morning, Nov. 1, 1996, at Good Samaritan Village in Winfield, Kan. He was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 1996, at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Burial will be in the Cedar Vale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 p.m. Sunday, and before services on Monday.
Willard H. Martin was born Sept. 26, 1918 on a farm near Cedar Vale, Kan., one of four children born to Elbert James and Zelma Hite Martin. Reared in the Cedar Vale area, he received his early education in the Buck Creek, Okla., rural school, and worked in ranching and farming as a young man.
Mr. Martin was employed in a restaurant in Cedar Vale for several years. He and Margaret Ryan were married on Jan. 15, 1942 at Sedan, Kan.
A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army as an infantryman and truck driver in the South Pacific Theatre. Following his discharge from the Army, he returned to work in the restaurant at Cedar Vale, and during the late 1940's, he attended Barber College in Oklahoma City.
Mr. Martin began his career as a barber in Cedar Vale, where he practiced for many years before moving to Winfield during the 1960s.
A resident of Winfield for over 30 years, he was active in barbering until his health failed on July 27, 1996. He had resided at Good Samaritan Village since Sept. 14, 1996.
Mr. Martin was a longtime member of the American Legion Post No. 10, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 3544, both in Winfield. An avid coin collector, he was a member of the Oxford, Kan. Coin Club. His interests included his children and grandchildren, hunting, fishing and barbering.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret of the home; his daughters, Mary Garcia of Ponca City, and Julie Beltz of Winfield, and his three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leon and Bill Martin, and by a sister, Cora Ann Lemon.
A memorial has been established in his name for Good Samaritan Village in Winfield. Contributions may be made through the funeral home, 4001 East Ninth, Winfield, KS 67156.

Tressa Marie Stuever

BLACKWELL - Tressa Marie "Bum" Stuever, resident of Blackwell, died at her home, where she was born, on Friday, Nov. 1, 1996 at 10:20 a.m. She was 98.
The Christian Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. this evening (Sunday) in Roberts Chapel with the Rev. Joe Burger officiating. Christian Mass will be said on Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Burger officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dave Imming of Alva, the Rev. Michael Hughs of Medford and the Rev. Kevin Devlin of Perry. Burial will be in Blackwell Cemetery under direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Tressa Marie "Bum" Stuever was born June 10, 1898 in a sod house on the farm her parents, William Fredrick and Barbara (Stoker) Kort, homesteaded in the run of 1893. She grew up on the farm, attended Blackwell schools, graduating in 1917. She then began working in a millinery and hem stitching store in Blackwell.
She and Martin Fred Stuever were married Nov. 14, 1923 in Blackwell and settled on the farm where she was born, living there ever since. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1983.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, serving in the Altar Society and teaching religion classes to children. She also belonged to the Milking Shorthorn Association and Grange.
Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Ray (Donna Mae) Shiltz of Ponca City and Dr. Rita Stuever of Alva, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Lou Ann Stuever; a brother, Fredrick Kort; and three sisters, Mrs. Everett (Henrietta "Dutch") Harshman, Mrs. Elmer (Matilida "Bill") Brown and Mrs. Everett (Veronica "Jack") Brazelton.
Casket bearers will be Gary Boyer, Chady Atteberry, Harold Johnson, Ray Shriner, Teven Watts and Francis Denning. Honorary bearers will be Eric Simpson, Raymond Schiltz, Paul Schiltz, Dennis Schiltz, John White, Russell Davis and Wendell Ogden.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Stuever's name to St. Joseph's Catholic Church or to the Parkinson's Foundation.

Doris Margaret Cook

PROTECTION, Kan. - Doris Margaret Cook, mother of Joyce Hindman and Elaine Nicholson of Blackwell, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1996, at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 76.
The funeral was held Oct. 29, at the Protection (Kan.) Baptist Church with pastor, John Waterloo, Ponca City Central Baptist Church, and Rod Young of the Protection Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Protection (Kan.) Cemetery under the direction of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home of Coldwater, Kan. A poem, "Memories" written by her five children for their parents 50th wedding anniversary was featured at the service.
Doris Margaret (Powell) Cook was born March 3, 1920, in Brookfield, Mo., the daughter of Leon Garrett and Lillie Odessa (Robinson) Powell.
On Aug. 31, 1938, she was married to Raymond Hill Cook at Richmond, Mo., and the family moved from Missouri to the Moffett Ranch located northwest of Sun City, Kan., in 1950. They moved into Sun City in 1965, to Coats, Kan., in 1966, and then to Protection, Kan., in 1967. The couple lived at Protection for 29 years before moving to Blackwell six months ago to live with a daughter. Mrs. Cook was a retired grocery sales clerk and homemaker. She had been a member of the Sun City EHU, Comanche County Square Dance Club, and attended both the Sun City and Protection Baptist Churches.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond, of Blackwell; two sons, Bob Cook of Enid and Jack Cook of Wellington, Kan.; three daughters, Pat Hart of Protection, Kan., Joyce Hindman and Elaine Nicholson, both of Blackwell; two sisters, Mabel Calloway of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Margie Welch of Silvis, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Iona Mae Parsons.
Casket bearers will be grandsons, Justin Hart, Jamie Hart, Aaron Hindman, Matthew Harmon, Clint Hindman, Craig Nicholson, Kyle Thomas and Perry Cook. Honorary bearers will be Lonnie Garten, Dale Faidley, Bob Schultz, Neil Kay, Ralph Einsel, Howard Jellison, Mike Thomas, Charles Brewer, Bill Lee and Harvey Garten.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Cook's name to the American Cancer Society, c/o Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029.

Myrtle Beatrice Bright

Myrtle Beatrice Bright, mother of Naomi Burrham and Beatrice McKim of Ponca City, died at her home in Jenks on Friday, Nov. 1, 1996. She was 84.
The funeral will be Monday at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 4, 1996 at the First Assembly of God Church in Jenks with the Rev. Frank Cargill officiating, assisted by Jerry Brummett. Burial will be in Floral Haven Memorial Garden under direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home, Broken Arrow.
Myrtle Beatrice Bright was born Jan. 28, 1912 at Blanchard, Okla., the daughter of Steven Clark and Nancy Melvina (Jones) Combs.
She became a Christian on Jan. 1, 1930. She and the Rev. James M. Bright were married May 3, 1931 at Tuttle, Okla. He preceded her in death in 1969.
Mrs. Bright worked at Children's Medical Center for 16 years, and was also an active member of the Jenks Senior Citizens Group and the First Assembly of God Church in Jenks.
She is survived by four daughters, Myrtle Brummett and Mrs. Bill (Joyce) McKee of Tulsa, Mrs. Patrick (Naomi) Burrham and Beatrice McKim of Ponca City; two sons, Ray Bright of Tulsa and James Bright of Norman; three sisters, Lillie Gall of Lander, Wyo., Mazie Storey Combs of Golden, Colo., and Ester Combs of Shafter, Calif.; also one brother, Homer Combs of Porterville, Calif., 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Paid Obituaries

James W. Hunt

James W. "Jim" Hunt, longtime Ponca City resident, died at his home, 1100 South Sixth, Friday morning, Nov. 1, 1996, after an extended illness. He was 76.
A Wake Service will be held Sunday evening at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of the Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernest A. Flusche presiding. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Michalicka, pastor, as celebrant. Concelebrants will be the Rev. Scott Adams, the Rev. Ernest A. Flusche, and the Rev. Edward Weisenburger. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
James Webster Hunt was born in the home of his grandfather in Riegelsville, N.J. on June 26, 1920. His parents were George Webster and Rosa Osolnik Hunt. He grew up in Baltimore, Md., and graduated in 1942 from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then went to work for Allis Chalmer in Milwaukee until 1954 when he took a job with the Union Stockyards of Chicago. He went to New York in 1957 with J.J. Henry Marine Architects. In 1960 he moved to London with Conoco, transferring to Ponca City in 1972, where he retired from Engineering Services in March of 1993.
He married Mary Bartzen in Shorewood, Wis., on June 25, 1955 in St. Robert's Catholic Church. He was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church since 1972 and enjoyed singing in the choir there. He loved to play the violin and accordion. He listened to classical music regularly and was a longtime second violinist in the Ponca City Civic Orchestra. He enjoyed reading and he instilled his love for education in his children. He was a generous, caring individual and was loved by many.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; his children, Nora and her husband Peter of Philadelphia; George and his wife Christina, of Chicago, Joe and his wife Jayne, of St. Louis, John and his wife Annette, of Ponca City, Anne Marie and her husband Paul, of Tulsa; Patrick of Tulsa, Mary and her husband Pat of Tulsa, Tom of Tulsa, and David of Chicago.
Also grandchildren Evan and Alison of Philadelphia, Andy and Rachel of Tulsa, Hannah of Ponca City, and Jaynie of St. Louis, and three sisters, Frances and Sister Dorothy of Baltimore and Nancy of Bel Air, Md.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the home, 1100 South Sixth.
paid obituary

Michael Lee Jernigan

Michael "Mike" Lee Jernigan, Ponca City resident, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31, 1996, at his home, 2100 Bainbridge. He was 51.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 1996, at the Sunset Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Ledbetter, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery, Blackwell, Okla., with military honors, under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Born June 9, 1945, in Blackwell, Okla., he was the son of Stricklin Samuel and Mary (Pritchett) Jernigan. He graduated from Blackwell High School in 1964, attended Okmulgee Tech, served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, then attended Northern Oklahoma College.
He was married to Thelma Ruth Angie in Blackwell, Okla., on Oct. 9, 1970. He has worked the past 21 years for Conoco. He was a member of the Sunset Baptist Church, the VFW Post No. 2855, where he served as parade marshall, the DAV, and the American Legion Huff-Minor Post No. 14. He enjoyed watching his sons play football and baseball, and enjoyed walking, reading, and music.
His loving memory is continued through his survivors, including his wife, Thelma, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Michelle Jernigan of Norfolk, Va., and his son, Brian Jernigan of the home; his brothers, Stricklin Junior Jernigan of Newton, Ill., Larry Jernigan of Oklahoma City and Richard Jernigan of Blackwell, Okla.; two sisters, Wonda Rhodes and Patricia Williams, both of Ponca City.
Casket bearers will be Gene Holcomb, Michael Nephew, Don Loney, Dennis Long, Buzz Gillespie, Mark Hittle and Larry Gaither.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Jernigan's name to the American Heart Association, First National Bank & Trust, Box 1151, Ponca City, OK 74602.
The family will be at the home, 2100 Bainbridge.
paid obituary

Services Pending

Norman E. Hull

Norman E. Hull, Ponca City resident, died Friday morning, Nov. 1, 1996 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 83.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma of the home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, and will be announced later.

Funerals
Monday
Juanita Amelia Ghormley - Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Blackwell First United Methodist Church with burial in Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.

NEWS BRIEFS

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a minor accident at Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue at 7:49 a.m. Friday.

Fire - The Ponca City Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire in the alley in the 1800 block of North Fourth Street at 8:35 a.m. Friday. Firefighters reported that two boys and one girl were seen near the dumpster just prior to the fire.

Vandalism - A resident in the 2100 block of Jane Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 9:13 a.m. Friday that the rental car was vandalized. An officer took a report.

Car Fire - The Ponca City Fire Department assisted the Conoco Fire Department with a car fire at Gate M, off of Old U.S. 60, at 9:41 a.m. Friday.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 25-year-old man in the 600 block of North Osage Street at 10:03 a.m. Friday on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay.

Vandalism - A resident in the 600 block of South Ninth Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 10:26 a.m. Friday of vandalism to the residence. An officer took a report.

Collision - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a non-injury accident in the 2800 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:17 p.m. Friday. A report was taken.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a minor accident in the 1500 block of Potomac Drive at 3:14 p.m. Friday.

Subject Held - A 32-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer from South Osage Street at 3:46 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident at North Sixth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 4:37 p.m. Friday.

Destruction - A resident in the 500 block of North Peachtree Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 5:23 p.m. Friday of an attempted break in. An officer took a destruction of private property report.

Car Fire - Ponca City firefighters responded within two minutes to extinguished a car fire in the 600 block of North Union Street at 5:42 p.m. Friday. According to the fire report, the fire ignited from a short circuit.

Burglary - A resident in the 1100 block of North Oak Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 9:49 p.m. Friday of money stolen from the vehicle. An officer took a report of auto burglary.

Shooting - Six Ponca City police officers responded at 10:31 p.m. Friday to the call of juveniles shooting a gun in the 300 block of East Oklahoma Avenue. Officers took the subjects to the police department and made a report. The youths were later released.

In Custody - A 44-year-old woman was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer at 2:23 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of North Union Street for driving under the influence and driving left of center.

Royal Neighbors Set Luncheon - The Royal Neighbors of America will meet at Derrick's Restaurant at noon on Wednesday for their regular luncheon meeting. All members are urged to be present.

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

Bake and Rummage Sale - The Sefi Class of St. Paul's Untied Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale in Fellowship Hall Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will include homemade breads and other baked goods, clothing, kitchenware, microwave, television, girls' 16-inch bicycle and many other items.

Organizational Meeting - There will be an organizational meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Social Services building of the White Eagle community with the purpose to organize a woman's support group. More information is available from Carol LeClair, 405-762-1371 or Vanessa Goodeagle, 918-762-2517 (note the different area codes please).

"Greetings" Tickets - Tickets for "Greetings," Ponca Playhouse's second show this season, go on sale starting Monday for members only. Non-members may purchase their tickets starting Nov. 11. "Greetings" starts Nov. 15 at the Poncan Theatre. For more information call 765-5360.

P.T.S.A. Meeting- There will be a P.T.S.A. meeting Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Howell Auditorium at Ponca City High School. Dr. Sjoberg will host a question/answer session on issues of concern at Po-Hi. All parents, teachers and students are encouraged to attend.

FAMILY LIVING

Susan Ford Bales Joins Fight To Save Breast Cancer Victims

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The message of Susan Ford Bales at the special Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon was for women to continue to do regular breast self-exams, have regular mammograms, and not to despair if they are diagnosed with breast cancer.
She continually emphasized the importance of early detection and treatment. Mrs. Bales became the national spokesperson for the group mainly because her mother, Betty Ford, wife of President Gerald Ford, had breast cancer.
This happened when Mrs. Bales was 17 years old and the Fords had just moved into the Whitehouse. Until that time, not much information had ever been given out about the health of a first lady.
The Ford family felt it was important to go public with the information. Therefore, national focus was put on the dangers of breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment.
Bales noted that now women have a lot more options and so much more cause for optimism than they did two decades ago. But, she said, if women do not avail themselves of the advancements it is to no avail in the battle against breast cancer.
To emphasize how many victims are claimed in a five-year period, Bales asked the audience to close their eyes and visualize Arlington Cemetery and the sea of 219,000 graves. She said this many lives are lost in a five-year period due to breast cancer.
She talked about the challenges of balancing the demands of career and family, as well as the importance of breast cancer awareness. With her mother having had breast cancer, Mrs. Bales is a high risk for having the same thing.
"This killer breast cancer is so powerful and relentless that it surpasses almost any enemy we've ever confronted and only the most massive army imaginable would ever hope to vanquish it. No one can fight it alone - it is going to take all of us," Bales said.
Mrs. Bales spoke to a full-house at the luncheon, sponsored by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Soroptimist International. Mistress of ceremonies was Martha Denney, an employee of St. Joseph and also a member of Soroptimist.
During the meeting, she spoke at length of her love and friendship with her mother, Betty, and how her mother had helped focus the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
After the luncheon, Mrs. Bales signed autographs and posed for photographs with those wishing to have a picture with her.

Fisher, Clark Are Engaged

The engagement of Laura Elizabeth Fisher and Craig Edward Clark is being announced by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. Darryl Fisher of Oklahoma City. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Mrs. Faye Clark Askew of Ponca City and Ben Clark of Wichita Falls, Texas. The couple have selected a Jan. 4 wedding date. The ceremony will be held at the Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The bride-elect is a 1988 graduate of Casady School in Oklahoma City. She studied language for one semester in Paris, France, and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1992 from the University of Kansas. She is currently a graduate student, studying education, at Arizona State University. She is employed as a French teacher in the Tempe, Ariz., High School, where she is also tennis coach.
The future bridegroom, a member of the first Ponca City High School Varsity Soccer Team, graduated from Po-Hi in 1986. He received a bachelor's degree in journalism and political communications from the University of Oklahoma in 1990, and his master's degree in industrial technology from Arizona State University. While in school, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He is employed as publications manager for the National Association of Purchasing Management.

Vineyards Wed 50 Years

Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 6 will be Dr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Vineyard, 2508 Copperfield Avenue. The Vineyards were married Nov. 6, 1946, in the First Baptist Church in Red Oak, Okla., the bride's hometown.
After finishing degrees at Oklahoma A & M College in 1949, the Vineyards began their professional careers. Completing his doctorate in 1955, Dr. Vineyard served in faculty and administrative posts at Panhandle State University, Southwestern State University, and Oklahoma State University.
The Vineyards served as president and first lady of Northern Oklahoma College from 1965 to 1990, a record quarter-century tenure. Mrs. Vineyard was active in the General Federation of Women's Clubs, serving a term as state president. Both remain active in state and local volunteer work.
The Vineyards are the parents of two sons. Dr. Edwin R. Vineyard is dean of instruction at Northern Oklahoma College's program in Enid, where he resides with his wife, Susan. Louis R. Vineyard is deceased.
The Vineyards plan to celebrate with family at home Nov. 10.

December Wedding Planned

Mr. and Mrs. Harland McClaskey, 3900 North Union, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mandy Lynn McClaskey, and Cory Ryan Gann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laile Stagner and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gann of Ponca City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Estal McClaskey, all of Ponca City. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Mrs. Katie Theobald of Bedford, Texas, and the late Joe L. Theobald and Mrs. Lora Gann and the late Mel Gann.
The couple will be united in marriage in a 2 p.m. ceremony Dec. 7 at Sunset Baptist Church, 915 Greenwood. An open invitation is extended to all family and friends.
The bride-elect, a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School, currently attends Northern Oklahoma College. She is employed at Harland's Diesel Service. The future bridegroom, a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School, currently serves in the U.S. Army.

Couple at Home in Texas Following Vows in Jamaica

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald David Pelton Jr. have established a home in Arlington, Texas, after a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Mr. Pelton and the former Bridgett Lynnette Grace were married in a morning ceremony in Ocho Rios by the Rev. Henry Mignott.
The bride is the daughter of James Grace and Mrs. Connie Bennett of Blackwell. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Turpin of Arlington, Texas.
The bride wore an Italian satin gown fashioned with a tank-style bodice. The back was accented with a criss cross design, and the sheath skirt featured a detachable train. The bride's headpiece was accented with pearls and sequins and held a single layer veil of silk illusion in a fingertip length. Her bouquet was composed of lilies and orchids.
Annetta Wright of Ocho Rios attended the bride. Best man was Cilenmore Hugh Lawson Dalling. A reception at the Ciboney Spa and Resort followed the ceremony.
A later reception, hosted by Paul and Mary Lasiter, was held at the Four Seasons in Irving, Texas. Another reception, hosted by the bride's mother, Connie Bennett, honored the couple at Braman United Methodist Church.
The bride is employed as human relations manager of SkyKing, Inc., and the bridegroom is employed with Martin Sprockets and Gears.

Reynolds-Bohon Nuptials Read at Faith Tabernacle

A double ring ceremony united Jana Renee Reynolds and David Allen Bohon at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at Faith Tabernacle. The Rev. Don Stanton presided at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kenneth B. and Susie Soutter, 734 Marland Drive, and James L. and Susie Reynolds, 520 North Peachtree. The bridegroom's parents are Rodney and Kathy Walker, 1108 Shirley, and David and Paula Bohon.
The wedding music was presented by Norene Stanton, organist, and Tim Muniz, soloist. Selections included "Love Remains" and "Me and You."
The bride wore an off-the-shoulder gown of satin and lace. Wide lace, encrusted with tiny pearls, outlined the neckline. The gathered skirt fell from a dropped waistline to a chapel train. A large bow accented the waist in back. Her waist-length train veil was held by a headpiece of lace and pearls.
The bride carried a bouquet of burgundy and white roses, chrysanthemums and carnations, with baby's breath and burgundy and forest green streamers. All of the wedding bouquets and floral arrangements were created by Nancy Moore.
The bride's maid of honor was Wendy Marie Rhoades. She was attired in a long-sleeved, slim-line gown of forest green taffeta and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums, carnations, and roses, with burgundy and white streamers.
Bridesmaids were Becky Soutter, Shawna Payne, Cindy Pugh, and Shelley Bohon, sister of the bridegroom. They were gowned as the maid of honor and carried similar flowers. The attendants' gowns were made by Debbie Stokes.
Ashley Renee Trueblood, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a dress of burgundy and off white.
Ring bearer was Tyler Bohon, cousin of the bridegroom.
Ben Duggan served as best man. Groomsmen were Jesse Payne, Abe Payne, Bobby Pugh and Spencer Walker.
Guests were seated by Kyle Soutter, brother of the bride, and Shaun Walker, brother of the bridegroom, who also lighted the candles.
Lisa Cliffton, cousin of the bridegroom, registered the guests.
Following the wedding, the couple was honored with a reception at the Cultural Center. The bride's parents were hosts. Assisting at the reception were Debbie Stokes, Mistie Trueblood, Kimberly Soutter and Krystal Baugh.
Mr. and Mrs. Bohon are at home at 713 South Thirteenth Street. The bride is a hair stylist at Mane Attraction. The bridegroom is certified in carpet installation, employed at Floorcraft.
Special guests at the wedding and reception were the bride's grandmother, Margaret Golliver of Marland; her cousins, Cody and Christie Palmer of Oklahoma City; a granduncle, Joe Reynolds of Yale; and uncles and aunt, David and Kathy Hall, Brian Hall of Bethany.
Relatives of the bridegroom attending were his grandparents, Alma and Floyd Walker of Preston, Kan.; Dean and Dorene Stolhand and Helen Northrup of Ponca City; and uncles and aunts, Terry and Becky Walker of Blackwell.

Couple Will Wed Nov. 29

Tom and Carol Criner of Blackwell announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhonda Kay Younge, and Richard Eugene Steichen, son of Martin and Mildred Steichen of Ponca City. The couple will exchange vows Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. An open invitation is extended to friends and family.
The bride-elect, a 1988 graduate of Blackwell High School, received an associate's degree in business administration from Northern Oklahoma College in May. She is currently in the Practical Nursing Program at Pioneer Technology Center, and plans to graduate in July.
The prospective bridegroom is a 1980 graduate of Ponca City High School and Pioneer Technology Center. He is co-owner of Steichen Auto Repair and Steichen Custom Cutting.

State Questions Slated as Topic Of AARP Meeting

F.G. Williams, AARP/Vote Congressional District coordinator, will speak about the six state questions at the Tuesday meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons, Chapter 432. Members will meet at 1 p.m. at Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, according to Ruby Cavanaugh, president.
Vernon Garwood, District AARP director, will also be present to participate in the program. Garwood plans to make announcements. Williams will report to the group about activities in which the local AARP participated during "Make A Difference Day."
Guests are welcome to attend the AARP meetings which are held in the dining area of the Wheatheart Center. Those needing transportation are to call the Center, 767-1620, and to make reservations for lunch in advance.

Teresa Smith, Daniel Bogner Exchange Vows in Kansas

The recent wedding joining Teresa D. Smith and Daniel G. Bogner in marriage was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons, Kan. The Rev. Micheal Schemm officiated at the double ring vows in a 2 p.m. ceremony.
Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Smith, 129 Hammond Road. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bogner of Parsons, Kan.
Mary Jarboe, organist, performed the prelude, including "Variation on a Sicilian Theme," "If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words," and "The Sound of Music." Soloists were the bride's cousins, Zane Barham, who sang "Forever Is As Far As I'll Go," and Tammie Barham, who sang "Wind Beneath My Wings and "I Kneel Before You." The bride's cousin, Doug Thompson, sang "I Cross My Heart," and another cousin, Denise Bilyeu, sang "Ave Maria." Tammie Barham and Denise Bilyeu also sang a duet, "Love Can Build a Bridge."
The bride, escorted by her father, wore a gown of raw silk. The scalloped neckline was enhanced by pearl beading, appliques and sequins. The fitted bodice featured long, appliqued sleeves and extended to a bustled chapel train accented with moire rosettes with pearl embellishments. A silhouetted princess crown of white, with pearl appliques, held the waist-length veil of tulle.
The bride carried a cascade bouquet of red and yellow roses accented with baby's breath and ivy, tied with royal blue ribbon.
Kristi Snipes served her sister as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Linda Haight, sister of the bridegroom, Overland Park, Kan., and Janice Bogner, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, Andover, Kan.
Their dresses of moire taffeta were created by the bride's grandmother, Gwenneth Thompson. Each gown featured a fitted bodice, Victorian sleeves and high-low skirt. The honor attendant was in red. Ms. Haight was attired in royal blue and Ms. Bogner in yellow. Mrs. Snipes carried three long-stemmed roses, two red and one yellow, tied with royal blue ribbon. The bridesmaids also carried long-stemmed roses, two yellow and one red, tied with royal blue ribbon.
Serving as best man was the bridegroom's brother, Kevin Bogner of Andover, Kan. Groomsmen were Dean Elvin of Lindsburg, Kan., and Phil Haight, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Overland Park, Kan.
Ushers were Tim Bogner, Greg Bogner of Parsons, Dave Bogner of Mt. Hope, Kan., all cousins of the bridegroom, and Justin Snipes, brother-in-law of the bride.
Candlelighters were Brooke and Blake Bandy of Ponca City. Attending the guest book were Tina Beaty of Ponca City, and Kathy Guetlein of Navarre, Fla.
Following the reception, a dinner and dance was held at the Parsons VFW. Presiding at the gift table were Tyena Bealmer, Atlanta, Md., and Kate Dietz of Alva. Assisting at the reception were Tammie Barham, Denise Bilyeu and Cassie Thompson, cousins of the bride; Mildred Dick, Barbra McAtee and Dottie Ludwig.
Special guests included the bridegroom's grandmothers, Esther Smith-Bolding and Gwenneth Thompson, both of Ponca City.
The couple left for a wedding trip to Negril, Jamaica. For traveling, the bride wore a print blouse with white jeans and white boots. The couple are now at home in Galesburg, Kan. The bridegroom is self-employed as a farmer.

Fibromyalgia Support Group Plans 'Aromatherapy' Speaker

The Fibromyalgia Support Group will host Mary Coffee for a program on "Aromatherapy" at 7 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church Parlor.
Ms. Coffee, a licensed massage therapist and an LPN licensed from Pioneer Technology Center, has worked with oils for 10 years. Aromatherapy involves using natural oils from plants and flowers, as well as hormones, to help relax or energize the body through the natural fragrances the products produce.
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by muscle pain, chronic fatigue and difficulty sleeping. Victims also have acute pain in 11 of 18 specific points up and down the spine, in the shoulders and neck. Fibromyalgia is closely related to chronic fatigue syndrome and has some of the same symptoms of overwhelming tiredness, insomnia, depression, and poor concentration. People with Fibromyalgia also suffer with aching, tight muscles, with palpable lumps in them which are so tender to touch as to be debilitating.
The Fibromyalgia Support Group meets two times per month. The first Monday evening of month is a formal presentation of local speakers from a variety of backgrounds. The third Monday meeting is devoted to group support and group sharing.
For information about the group or the meeting, call Lilly Freeman, 762-9027; Vivian Cross, 765-8871 or Matha Long, 762-5572.

Little News

Jess and Melinda Soto, 2700 Meadow Lane, announce the arrival of their second child, a son, David Miguel Soto, Oct. 22, 1996, at 2:53 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long. He joins a brother, Daniel Jude.
Maternal grandparents are Ric and Josie Agaran. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Letty Soto, all of Quezon City, Philippines.
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John and Bonnie Warner, Route 9, announce the birth of a son, Johnathan Franklin Warner, at 11:11 a.m., Oct. 8, 1996, at Stillwater Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He joins a sister, Hannah Patricia Warner.
Maternal grandparents are the Rev. and Mrs. Harvey Fix and the late Patricia Fix. Paternal grandfather is the late Bennie L. Warner. Great-grandparents are Clara Warner and the late Ben F. Warner, and the late Frank and Clara Rhoades.
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Eddie and Pati Burns, 3814 Terry Lane, Piedmont, Okla., announce the birth of a son, Owen Don Burns, at 4:53 p.m., Oct. 21, 1996, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces, and was 21 inches in length. He joins a brother, Parker Pryse Burns, 3.
Maternal grandparents are Joyce and Zack Pryse of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Loretta and James Holloman of Basque, N.M., and the late Don Burns.

TOPS Has 'Yellow Brick Road' Skit

A skit, "Down the Yellow Brick Road to TOPS," highlighted the Monday evening meeting of TOPS 308 chapter. The skit was performed by Natalie McCoy, the wizard; Ruth Garroutte, the scarecrow; Carol Clemens, tin man; Donna McCoy, lion, and Marietta Nelson, Dorothy.
Winners of the Bear Contest were Delpha Clemens and Ruth Garroutte. Each was presented with a teddy bear. Small bears were presented to those on the green team. A new contest will start next week and will continue for two months.
Ann McCool called the meeting to order, and Daphine Robertson gave the devotion, "The Twenty Third Pound." Donna McCoy led the TOPS Pledge and Maxine Reeves led the KOPS Creed.
Delpha Clemens called roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best Loser was Cindy Rashe. Sandy Arnold won the "ha-ha" pot.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit support group whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss.
Brief programs are presented each week. Meetings begin Mondays at 7 p.m., with weigh-in time from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Cle-mens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

PC Mother's Club Donation Assists Pharmacy Fund, Community Clinic

Four units of the Ponca City Mother's Club in Ponca City join together to help support the Pharmacy Fund and Community Clinic as a way to help needy women and children.
The Preschool Unit, Unit I, Unit II and Unit III raise funds and combine monies to donate a lump sum to the clinic and fund. This year, the donation equaled $600 each to the Pharmacy Fund and Community Clinic, their highest donation ever. The donation was an increase of $200 to each fund.
The Pharmacy Fund began with Health Department nurses Laurie Cox and Lynn Quiram in 1990. Ms. Cox and Ms. Quiram saw a need to help sick children from lower income families who could not afford prescription drugs.
They and Dr. Jane Thomason, pediatrician, contacted Julie Berman of Julie's Drug and The Medicine Chest about starting a fund to supply medicines for the children.
Patients must be referred to the fund by a doctor. All allocations of medicines must go through the Health Department screening process.
Funds come from individuals and various organizations. Anyone interested in making a donation may contact Mike O'Connor, administrator of the Kay County Health Department.
Community Clinic provides medical care for those in need who are not covered by private or group insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or Entitlement. They must reside in Ponca City or a surrounding community.
The Children's Clinic treats those from birth through 17, and the Adult Clinic treats those 18-64. Family income level may be up to 100 percent above poverty level and proof of income must be provided. Payment for services is on a sliding fee based on family size and income.
Illnesses, injuries and routine care normally handled through a doctor's office can be treated at the Clinic. No emergency care or routine gynecological services are provided.
The Clinic is staffed by volunteers, including physicians, nurses, laboratory professionals and support staff.

Women's Water Exercise Class at Community Pool

Women's Water Exercise continues to be offered at Community Pool from 10-11 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, according to Deena Marazas, aquatic director. This is an ongoing exercise class. Enrollment is by the month, walk-in fee, or free to YMCA members.
The class is conducted in the heated pool. One does not need to know how to swim to participate. Simple choreographed routines to music are designed to increase muscle strength, tone, endurance, and flexibility.
Class segments include warm-up, stretch, upper body and arm toning, cardiovascular, abdominal, and a final cool-down and stretch. Women of any age are welcome. According to instructor Susan Henning, many women enjoy the water because of the lower impact to joints.
She added that even though routines are choreographed, women feel less self conscious about "missing steps" in the water than in land exercise classes. "Most of your body is in the water so no one can tell if you miss a step and movements are naturally slower in the water due to the greater resistance of the water versus air," she said.
Class routines and music are changed bimonthly to continue to challenge and encourage participants to commit to an exercise program that can last the rest of their lives. Henning is a certified water fitness instructor through the YMCA, Arthritis Foundation, and United States Water Fitness Association. She has over nine years experience teaching and participating in water exercise. For information, call the YMCA at 765-5417.

Speaker Offers Household Hints

The Kay County chapter of FEMALE (Formerly Employed Mothers At the Leading Edge) met Oct. 10 at the home of the chapter leader. Guest speaker Colleen Fleming, formerly of The Maids, addressed the group on "Household Hints and Handy Tips."
The group will next meet Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of Pioneer Motor Bank. Sgt. Regeneia Van Arsdale, of the Ponca City Police Department, will speak on "A Common Sense Approach to Self Defense." The public is invited to attend.

Arthritis Exercise Class Set Nov. 1

The YMCA Arthritis Aquatic Program, a program co-developed by the Arthritis Foundation and the YMCA of the U.S.A., will be offering a new session beginning Nov. 1, according to Deena Marazas, YMCA aquatic director.
The slow-paced class seeks to improve joint flexibility, increase muscle strength and endurance, and to relieve pain and stiffness. The class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m., with Susan Henning, and Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m., with Amy Allen. Both instructors are specifically certified by the YMCA and Arthritis Foundation to teach the program.
For information about the YMCA Arthritis Aquatic Program, contact the YMCA at 765-5417.

Couple Will Wed At Trinity Nazarene

Rhonda Ione Dixon and Randolph Joseph Williamson will be married Nov. 9 in a 6 p.m. ceremony at Trinity Nazarene Church. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Pappan. Parents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Williamson.
Ms. Dixon attended Marland Schools, and her fiance is a 1990 graduate of Ponca City High School. He is employed at Mid-America Door Company.

Early Childhood Group Plans Guest Speaker

Northern Oklahoma Early Childhood Association will meet Monday at Pioneer Technology Center. Dr. Robin Gurwitch will present the program, "Behavior and Guidance, Part Two."
All parents, as well as child care professionals, are welcome to attend. The two-hour program will count as two training credit hours. NOECA officers meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m.

Xi Beta Tau Meet Features Halloween Gift Exchange

A Halloween program followed the Oct. 28 meeting of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The meeting was held in the home of Patsy Bray, with all members in attendance. Food was shared, and members were dressed as in their high school days. Gifts were exchanged and yearbooks read.
June Miller, president, called the meeting to order by leading the Opening Ritual. Minutes were read by Sammie Coats. Ms. Coats reported the chapter may be able to again help with Friendship Feast as a service project in 1997.
Sara King expressed appreciation for her Girl of the Year luncheon last week at Enrique's. Unfinished business included choosing a volunteer to purchase or make a craft item for the Preferential Tea. Xi Beta Tau is to furnish hors d'oeuvres.
Secret sister names were drawn for the 1996-97 sorority year. Pledges met earlier in the evening to discuss pledge training. The next pledge meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, with the Pledge Ritual to be held Nov. 25. Patsy Bray, vice president, reported she had received the pledge pins, but books will be received under separate cover.
A Thanksgiving Progressive Dinner will be discussed at the next meeting. The tentative date will be Nov. 23.
Sammie Coats volunteered to be in charge of the scrapbook. Members were asked to clip items from the Ponca City News. The traveling basket was passed from June Miller to Kathy Kuchta. The mystery gift was won by Cindy Wardlow.
The next meeting will be held in the home of June Miller, 1711 Queens, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Pledges will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Okay AMBUCS Planning Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Okay AMBUCS held their regular weekly meeting Oct. 29 at Pauline's Supper Club, with 13 members present. Guests were Diane Beekman, Connie Barnett and Val Morton.
Nancy Nelson, Big Hat president, call the meeting to order, and Pat Boyd led the "Pledge of Allegiance." Susan Boyd gave devotions, and Shannon Carberry led the AMBUC Song.
Ms. Nelson reported the executive board met Monday evening, and the discussion included a suggestion box at the meetings. It was also stated that while attendance at meetings is not mandatory, members are encouraged to attend as often as possible.
The Christmas Party, with Chinese gift exchange, will be Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the home of Nancy Nelson. A map will be included in the bulletin.
Debbie Fleharty reported the Holiday Craft Fair, set Dec. 7 at Hutchins Memorial, is progressing. Members were asked to contact people for exhibits. Electricity will be provided if exhibitors request it. The goal is 40 ex-hibitors, but more can be accommodated.
It was requested that members check Channel 22 on Post-Newsweek Cable for the Public Service Announcement. Contact numbers are Debbie Fleharty, 767-1412 or Nancy Nelson, 762-0120.
Ms. Nelson explained to guests about the Big Hat Club, "the club within the club." Prior to Jenni Nelson, sergeant-at-arms, collecting fines and drawing for 50/50, Kathi Dewitz led the club in singing "Happy Birthday" to Kayla Kelly. A cake and card were also presented. Jenni Nelson won the 50/50 pot.
Next week's greeter will be Linda Clark, and Kayla Kelly will give devotions. The standings for "Fall Branding Time" are: Democrats, 43; Independents, 88, and Republicans, 96.

Home Management Expert To Present Seminar Nov. 18

Junk drawers...Unwashed dishes...Piles of floating scraps of paper...UFO's in the refrigerator...Keeping a house in order can be a constant struggle, but Deniece Schofield, a home management expert, has fought the battle for sane housekeeping and won.
She "tells all" in an upcoming seminar to be held Nov. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at Econo Lodge, 212 South Fourteenth Street. Cost is $20 at the door. No reservations are required.
Schofield readily admits that she was once a disorganized person, suffering from a chronic case of cluttered closets and negative attitudes. When wishful thinking didn't work, she decided to attack the problems directly.
She tried and retried various techniques, refined and adapted numerous strategies, and eventually came up with solutions that let her handle home management while giving her time and freedom to enjoy other activities.
She has written four books on home management: "Confessions of an Organized Homemaker," Confessions of a Happily Organized Family," "Confessions From an Organized Kitchen" and "Springing the Time Trap."
She also lectures extensively throughout the country, appears on television and radio and frequently contributes to Woman's Day magazine.
Her workshop includes ideas on how to adapt a folding cart into a professional, one-reach cleaning center, and how to set up an effective home office system to handle bills, coupons, insurance policies, tax information, leases, and deeds. She tells how to make the most out of every inch of storage space and how to get seldom-used kitchen items out of the way of constantly used ones.
For more information, call 1-800-835-TIME.

Reception To Honor Irwins

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Irwin of rural Kildare will be observing their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Kildare Elementary School. An open invitation is extended to all family and friends. Hosts for the celebration will be the couple's children: Terry and Judy Irwin, Ponca City, Harlan and Karen Overman, rural Ponca City; Scott and Sharon Yoder, Tulsa, and Dennis and Brenda Schneeberger, of rural Kildare.
Robert Irwin of Laverne, Okla., and the former Melba Anderson of Slapout, Okla., were married Nov., 10, 1946, at the First Baptist Church in Woodward. The immediate families were present, with the fathers of the couple, J.E. Irwin and Ray Anderson, as witnesses.
The Irwins have lived east of Kildare 45 years of their married life. They are still active in farming and ranching. Mr. Irwin worked on the building of the Kildare Coop elevator and, in 1946, signed up to receive rural electricity. Mr. Irwin also is a past member of the Kildare School Board and Rural Water District No. 3. Mrs. Irwin has been a housewife and helped with the family farming and ranching. She also has been a member of the Kildare FCE Group for 40 years and is a member of the Newkirk First United Methodist Church.
The couple have 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter: Jennifer (Irwin) Staggs and her daughter, Katelyn; Holly Irwin of Ponca City, Scott, Michelle, and Bryan Overman, of rural Ponca City; Sean and Shana Yoder, of Tulsa; and Jason, Stacie and Bradley Schneeberger, of Kildare.
The couple requests that instead of gifts, they would like everyone to write a memory of their friendship with them to be put in a special 50th wedding anniversary book.

First Christian CWF Program To Feature Ceremonial Dress

Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church will meet Thursday at noon in the Fellowship Room of the church. Lunch will be provided, and all women of the area are invited to attend.
Patricia Feathers and the Youth Group of Ponca Indian Methodist Church at White Eagle will be modeling ceremonial and tribal dress of various tribes and singing ceremonial songs. They have performed for a number of functions in the Ponca City area.
Rusalyn Hermanson will be the mistress of ceremonies. For more information, call Rhonda at the First Christian Church office.

Ponca Citians To Receive Highest FFA Degree

Chad Otto, Chad Benjamin Ross and Duane Matthew Keeler have been nominated to receive the American FFA degree, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization.
The honor recognizes demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing and service programs. The three nominees will be among the 1,517 members receiving degrees at the 69th National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 14-16.
Only one in 300 of the 452,629 FFA members have advanced through chapter and state FFA degrees to earn this national degree.
Keeler, the son of Martha Keeler and the late Duane Keeler, is currently engaged in farming with family. He has attended Tulsa Technology Center, and is currently attending Pioneer Technology Center.
Ross, the son of Mike Ross and Joyce Ross, currently attends Oklahoma State University and is a premed major.
Otto, son of Neal and Joan Otto, attends Northern Oklahoma College.
Otto, Ross and Keeler are all members of Ponca City FFA. Their agricultural education instructors and FFA advisors are Kevin Frazier and Jack Powers.
Each recipient of the degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key and certificate. The degree recognition program is co-sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. of Johnston, Iowa; the Agricultural Division of American Cyanamid Company of Wayne, N.J.; Case Corporation of Racine, Wis.; and the Farm Credit System of Washington, D.C., as a special project of the National FFA Foundation, Inc.

Pilot To Be 20th Century Speaker

Jane Morris, now in her 18th year as a pilot for United Airlines, will be guest speaker when Twentieth Century Club holds its regular meeting Friday at 1 p.m. at the Cultural Center.
"Pilot - No Longer a Man's Job," will be presented by Mrs. Morris, a native Ponca Citian. Mrs. Morris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Edwards. She graduated from Ponca City High School and the University of Oklahoma.
She and her husband, Tom, are the parents of five children, from age nine weeks to nine