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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November 1, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALBush Realized Need for U.S. To Intervene Bush Realized Need for U.S. To InterveneBy Richard E. Killblane Special to the News Editors Note: This is the third in a four-part series leading up to Veterans Day concerning American troop involvement throughout the world following the Vietnam War. This series is dedicated to United States recent war veterans — those who have served since the Vietnam War. Richard E. Killblane is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Infantry officer who served in Panama. He has a master’s degree in history. Persian Gulf The ten year war with Iran had strained the financial resources of Iraq. To pay its bills, Saddam Hussein sought additional oil revenues from Kuwait. To collect, on Aug. 2, 1990, the Iraqi Army invaded that small country. In two days, the palace of Kuwait fell and Iraq controlled the vast Rumaila oil field. With the remaining Saudi oil fields laying within easy reach, Hussein could have controlled nearly half the world’s oil supply upon which Europe and Japan were almost entirely dependent. President George Bush realized that he could not allow one mad man to gain so much economic control of the world. In spite of the rhetoric, he was willing to shed blood for oil. The greatest difficulty that faced Bush was pulling together 29 countries for a coalition war to occupy the Muslim country of Saudi Arabia. Having headed the CIA and State Department, Bush had the necessary skills and knowledge to pull it off. With the recent victory of Panama tucked into his belt, he also had the confidence. On Aug. 15, paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division and F-16 fighters became the first foreign troops to land on Saudi soil for Operation Desert Shield. They were followed by the 101st Airborne, and 24th Mechanized Infantry Division of the XVIII Airborne Corps’ Rapid Deployment Force. The battleships Wisconsin and Missouri, helicopter carrier Inchon, and carriers Saratoga, Independence, Eisenhower, and Kennedy provided the naval buildup. Meanwhile, the Air Force positioned its air armada in and around the theater of operations as other allied countries sent in the best of their military. At home, anti-war activist quickly mobilized in demonstration against military intervention. Just as quickly, they were overwhelmed by counter demonstrations in support of the troops. The armed forces had won the moral support of the nation. Once every generation the United States mobilizes its reserves for a major war. While some reserves had been called on for Panama, these were strictly voluntary mobilizations. Initially Bush called for only 50,000 reserves. Then in August, he called up 200,000 reserves and national guard. General “Stormin” Norman Schwarzkopf needed a myriad of combat and combat service support for his army to move and fight. Oklahoma’s 1st Battalion (Multiple Launch Rocket System) of the 158th Field Artillery joined the fray. The Iraqis would later refer to it as “steel rain.” With the original objective to prevent Iraq from seizing the Saudi oil fields, it became imminent that the United States could not afford to sustain such a large force abroad for any length of time. In October, Bush ordered the additional buildup for offensive operations. Following the Vietnam War, military thinkers had developed the “First Battle” concept. The cost of military hardware would not financially allow America to fight a protracted conflict on the scale of World War II. Instead, the United States would have to win the war in the first battle with what it had on hand. On a historical note, the United States has always lost its first battles. Nonetheless, the entire organization of the armed forces, its training, and doctrine was geared for this one idea. Desert Storm would put it to the test. During Desert Shield, Hussein had also built up his own forces creating the fourth largest armored force in the world. He anticipated the largest tank battle since World War II. Since his armament was provided by the Soviet Union, he studied Soviet tactics. He modeled his defense of Kuwait after the Russian victory of Kursk. In the largest tank battle in history, the Russians had layered belts of mines and antitank ditches with their sacrificial infantry forward and their best forces in the rear. In this manner, the best German tank units were weakened by the time they fought the best of the Russians. Hussein followed the same plan with his eight elite Republican Guard divisions in the reserve. Schwarzkopf studied another World War II tank battle for his inspiration — Rommel’s end run at Bir Hakeim. He wanted the Iraqis looking in all the wrong places while he kicked them from behind. On Nov. 15, Marines staged an amphibious training exercise, then waited off shore. He planned a feint with a Marine amphibious landing on the shores of Kuwait. Schwarzkopf also built his forces up in front of the Iraqi defenses to tie down forces in that area. The United Nations deadline had passed, and to no surprise Iraq was still in Kuwait. On Jan. 17, 1991, the allies proceeded to destroy the Iraqi air force, logistical installations, and all command and control centers with the preliminary air battle. The world marveled at the spectacle of American technology. Smart bombs and missiles took out key targets with pin-point accuracy. A-10 Warthogs killed tanks from the air. The antiquated B-52 bombers were pulled out of near retirement to carpet bomb the front line troops to destroy any remaining morale. The Soviets had also learned in World War II to rely heavily on artillery. This is the one area in which the Americans were significantly outnumbered. Yet the military had developed a doctrine for identifying enemy artillery, then systematically destroying it during the counter battery duel. It worked. Special Forces detachments infiltrated deep behind enemy lines to locate Iraqi SCUD missiles for destruction. All Iraq had left was its isolated and demoralized ground forces. At that point Schwarzkopf shifted his forces around to the Iraqi border, and on Feb. 24 launched his “Hail Mary” end run. Airborne and air assault forces secured the flank while the XVIII Airborne Corps’ 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and 24th Mech; and VII Corps; 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry, 1st Cavalry, 1st and 3rd Armored Divisions blew through the Iraqi defense with lightning speed destroying everything in its path. They had completely swung around behind to cut off the Republican Guard’s only escape route. What followed was more of a slaughter than a battle. Meanwhile, the First and Second Marine divisions spearheaded through the entrenchments with one brigade in the lead. Expecting high casualties, a follow-on Marine brigade planned to finish the drive into Kuwait. To their surprise, the Iraqis did not resist, and the lead brigade did not stop until it reached the Kuwait airport stealing all the glory. All across the nation, Americans united in prayer for its troops. What happened, in Schwarzkopf’s own words, was miraculous. While military leaders expected a victory, they did not expect such a one-sided and overwhelming victory with a minimum cost in American lives — the loss of 137 killed and seven missing. Most were killed when a SCUD missile hit a barracks. After 100 hours of ground war, Bush called off the slaughter. On Feb. 28, America and its allies had won the war. The doctrine worked. Gen. Colin Powell understood the need for public support. Upon return, the nation held victory parade after victory parade until troop commanders complained that they needed to get back to training. Powell told them to keep marching until the public grew tired of praising the victors. America had won a victory on the scale of World War II and old wounds began to heal. The armed forces had done something the skeptics thought was unlikely — win the first battle. They had developed a doctrine, technology, and force structure that worked. In the euphoria of victory, the nation oddly began to dismantle its war machine and the victors were turned back into society to look for jobs. Yet still, Americans felt they could take on any task and not be beaten. It was hard for some to remember that during Grenada, we were doubtful about the outcome in even the smallest conflict. Somalia For nearly ten years, countries had sent aid in the form of food to the starving nation of Somalia, which suffered an even longer period of drought. In spite of the humanitarian effort, rival warlords competed for turf and ample supplies of food rotted on the docks unable to reach the people who needed them. By the end of 1992, Americans had grown weary of seeing starving Somali children on their televisions and clamored for a response. Although President Bush had just lost the November election, he stated that he “will not permit armed gangs ripping off their own people.” On Dec. 4, he ordered the armed forces to conduct the humanitarian mission, Restore Hope, and open the road networks. Hoping not to burden the next president, Bush planned that the mission last only two to three months. Marines landed unopposed on the beach in true tactical form while the press watched from shore. As their mission was only humanitarian, it unfortunately permitted the gun men to roam free. As snipers fired on the Marines, they quickly learned the nature of the problem. On Jan. 7, 1993, Bush ordered the tactics to change. He ordered the rival armies disarmed. That day 400 Marines raided a camp of Gen. Mohammad Farah Aidid of Mogadishu. Fighting intensified. On Jan. 12, Marine Lance Cpl. Domingo Arroyo became the first American killed in Somalia. On Jan. 20, Bill Clinton took office, and the end of the conflict was no where in sight. American troops had been deployed to a for- eign soil to feed starving children, but found themselves in an armed struggle to disarm the local military. The press began to forget about the children and focused on Americans in combat. The mission was extended and fighting escalated. After the death of 34 Pakistani soldiers in June, Clinton ordered the arrest of Gen. Aidid. By Aug. 8, four more American servicemen were killed, bringing the total killed in action up to eight. Angered, Clinton stated that the United States should not withdraw while Aidid still remained free. Resolved to bring an end to the armed conflict, Clinton ordered in the best he had — U.S. Army rangers and other special operations forces. On Aug. 27, Secretary of Defense Les Aspin also announced that “U.S. forces would remain in Somalia until the violence in Mogadishu was quelled, rival Somali factions had been disarmed and the country had established its own viable police force to keep peace.” The 3rd Ranger Battalion hit the ground running. They stormed every possible hideout of Aidid and in their zeal mistakenly detained U.N. relief workers. Three more Americans died when a helicopter was shot down the next month. Finally on Oct. 3, the Rangers found Aidid’s headquarters. A company of Rangers assaulted by helicopters and captured 19 of Aidid’s close aides, but the general himself eluded them. Unbeknownst to the rangers, they had landed right in the middle of his army. The fight quickly ensued. A helicopter was shot down. The Somalis stormed the downed air craft hoping to capture the crew. Two Delta Force sergeants, Randy Shugart and Gary Gordon, kept the enemy at bay with sniper fire from a nearby roof top. The out-numbered rangers soon found themselves surrounded, but they had the Somalis right where they wanted them. From their concealed positions, they were able to repel attack after attack inflicting heavy losses on Aidid’s forces. Unfortunately two more helicopters were shot down. The enemy eventually killed the two snipers and captured Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant. The body of the dead copilot was drug out before the media as the Somalis reeked vengeance on his lifeless form. As doctrine would have it, an armored ground combat force should always be on standby to relieve any air assault force. Unfortunately, cost-conscious Aspin had canceled the Pentagon’s earlier request for additional support of 50 tanks. The U.S. command could only react with truck-mounted infantry. Aidid’s army had anticipated the reaction force which it repulsed at a road block. The rangers held on for ten hours of combat until finally a force of 400 Malaysian and Pakistani soldiers broke through. The 100 Rangers had suffered 12 killed and 75 wounded, but claimed with confidence that they had made Aidid pay a heavy price for this fight. The next day Aspin sent over 4 tanks. In spite of Clinton’s earlier resolve, the press had turned against the involvement of American troops in Somalia. While the Army congratulated themselves on its victorious battle, on March 31 Clinton ordered the withdrawal of Americans. In the meantime, he deployed 1,700 more troops and 104 armored vehicles to secure roads for relief workers while the others withdrew. After a year in combat, the Americans turned the operation over to U.N. forces and provided only logistical support. Clinton awarded the families of two snipers the Congressional Medals of Honor. Next: American troop involvement in Haiti and Bosnia. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Through November 3 Kay County Republican Party Headquarters, Third and Grand, Ponca City, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Today ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa, more information 765-3164. ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Tuesday General Election, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. ALANO Group Beginner’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Wednesday Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, 9:30 a.m., program by Wes Rice “Pecans in Oklahoma,” Cann Memorial Gardens. ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Thursday Hospice of Ponca City Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome. ALANO Group Women’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday World Community Day, sponsored by Church Women United, 9:30 a.m., First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, nursery provided, RSVP 762-1666. Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, South Fourth Street and East Central Avenue. RSVP of Kay County “Old Fashioned Pitch Round!” 1-30-4 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Ponca City Area Literacy Council, 4-7 p.m., Ponca Lodge No. 83, 1200 West Grand Avenue, all proceeds to Literacy Council, $4.50 adults, children under 12 $3.50, tickets available at the door or by calling Ponca City Area Literacy Council 767-0351. ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Saturday 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, sponsored by Alpha Gamma Study Club, 8 a.m.-4:31 p.m., Unity Recreation Center, 1908 East Woodlands. Party of Parties Showcase of Home Businesses, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall, percentage of sales to benefit St. Jude’s Guild. ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. November 8 “Rock and Reach” contemporary Christian concert featuring Overton and Broadway. 5 p.m. First Christian Church. Complimentary snack supper to follow. Admission is free. November 9 Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., First Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell, program Northern Oklahoma College, subject music. Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103; 7 p.m., Westminster Village. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 10 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. RSVP of Kay County “Senior Bingo!” 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Hospice of Ponca City Raindrops Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, North Pecan Road at East Hartford Avenue. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. November 11 Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. November 12 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6:30 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. 88.7 FM present The Martins with Greg Long, Christian Artists Concert, 7 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, tickets available at Master’s Touch, call 767-1400 for more information. November 13 RSVP of Kay County “Gospel Music Festival,” 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Chicken Noodle Dinner, 5-7 p.m., adults $, children $2, homemade pie 50 cents, Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty Street, proceeds go to missions. Golden Villa Annual Fund Raiser, 5-8 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, $5 adults, free to children 6 and under. November 13-14 Ponca Playhouse production “Our Town,” 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City. November 14 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under 6 free, proceeds to Rehab Program. November 15 Ponca Playhouse production “Our Town,” 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City. Concert Pianist Sharon Williams Goldsberry concert, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church Worship Center, 218 South Sixth Street, artist reception following in Assembly Center, free admission. November 16 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. November 17 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-In, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue, Ponca City. RSVP of Kay County “Old Fashioned Pitch Round!” 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. November 18 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. November 19 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 20 Kaw Reservoir Authority, 10 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, Ponca City. Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. RSVP of Kay County Trivia, Music and Games, 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. November 20-21 Ponca Playhouse production “Our Town,” 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City. November 23 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 24 Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. RSVP of Kay County Senior Birthday Bash, 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. November 25 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. December 1 Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. December 2 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. December 3 Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome. December 4 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, South Fourth Street and East Central Avenue. December 5 Hospice of Ponca City Community-Wide Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church. December 7 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa, more information 765-3164. December 8 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Hospice of Ponca City Raindrops Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, North Pecan Road at East Hartford Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. December 9 Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. December 10 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6:30 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. December 14 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103; 7 p.m., Westminster Village. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. December 15 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-In, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue, Ponca City. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. December 16 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. December 17 Hospice of Ponca City Grief Support Group, 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. December 18 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. State Senate Candidates Answer List of QuestionsEditor’s Note: The News prepared a list of questions for the candidates for Senate District 20 race, and asked for the answers in writing. The following contains those questions and the candidates answers. Candidates are Democrat incumbent Paul Muegge and Republican challenger David Myers. Response from Paul MueggeWhat are the top three issues facing the Oklahoma Legislature in 1999? Education, health care, economic diversification and growth. What kind of funding do you support for common education and higher education. In last year’s budget agreement, Public Education again received the lion’s share of funds. For FY’99, an additional $112.2 million was appropriated which brings the total budget to $1.73 billion. I was proud to support and pass the initiative that gave Public Education 58 percent of all growth funds this year. We are fortunate in Oklahoma to boast one of the premier Vocational Technical Education programs in the United States. Our vo-tech system has proved invaluable in creating new technologies and training in alliance with private businesses. During the FY’96-FY’99 budget period, vo-tech’s share of the education budget has increased from 4.2 to 4.7 percent. Higher education has seen a greater share of funding over the past few years and it was long overdue. Because of the funding obligations of HB 1017, higher education took a backseat to public education demands for quite some time. The Legislature recognized the growing needs of our state colleges and universities and during the FY’96-FY’99 period, increased higher education’s funding from 27 to 29 percent. One program that stands out is contained in House Bill 2863, which was passed this past session. This legislation further enables universities to conduct research and develop new technologies in cooperation with private businesses. I see initiatives such as this as paramount as we continue to meet the new challenges of the continuing changes that occur in our present times. We have to recognize how important education is to our state and the development of our economy to our quality of life. What type of legislation do you plan to introduce or support to enhance economic development for Oklahoma? For Oklahoma to enhance economic development we address the serious deficiencies in the infrastructure of water resources and delivery systems, also waste water systems in our towns, cities and municipalities. To attract economic growth and development, we must provide these basic utility services. We must invest additional resources to provide low interest loan funds and grant funds to assist our communities in rebuilding their infrastructure. I will be proposing legislation this year to correct this threat to our continued growth. I will fight for a fairer health care system. Managed care is not working. We must be able to choose our doctor and we must be allowed to purchase our medication where we want to. We still have highway projects to complete and additional maintenance and resurfacing of secondary highways that need immediate attention. Highway 177 has been my major priority since I was first elected. Thus far the following $20,949,458.00 in projects are active, complete or have been scheduled for completion; 2.28 miles grade, drain, asphalt surfacing, and erosion control from Jct. US-60 and extending South in Kay County; 2.95 miles grade, drain on US- 177, beginning 3 miles south of US-60 in Ponca City and extending south in Kay County; 2.95 miles surfacing on above project; 1.91 miles grade, drain, asphalt surfacing, and bridges on US-177 at Salt Fork River and Overflows approximately 7.5 miles north of SH-15 in Noble and Kay Counties; .84 miles grade, drain, asphalt surfacing and bridges on US 177 at Red Rock Creek and Overflow, beginning 2 n-files north of SH 15 and extending north in Noble County; 12.03 miles grade, drain, and asphalt surfacing beginning at Jct. US-412 and extending North in Noble County. What is your position on protecting the environment? Our entire economy has been developed on the consumption of our natural resources. I believe we have unnecessarily put the environment and economy at odds with each other. The key to building sustainable communities is to achieve a balance between economic need and our requirements for a livable environment. There is nothing more important to economic development than clean water. I want to leave a legacy to my children and grandchildren: a sound economy, and a better environment. Do you favor or disfavor deregulation of utilities? I will continue to ask the question, "Will the average residential consumer have the opportunity to bargain for a lower rate on their utility bills? Will deregulation help our senior citizens on fixed incomes? Will deregulation help working families who struggle to make ends meet every month. If not, then what are the real benefits of deregulation?" Why are you running for the Legislature? I have made a lifetime commitment to make a difference for Oklahomans and I feel that my serving in the state senate is the best way to do that. I have served Senate District 20 for the past 2 terms. My record shows that I have made a difference for people over all over the district. Since the first time I ran for office, I have made only two promises: I will listen and I will work hard. My selection by Governing magazine as “Public Official of the Year” is indicative of my service. I never worked for recognition. I do my job because the challenge is there. I was especially honored that Governing considered not just the actions in a single year, but they took into consideration my entire life of public service. What makes you the most qualified candidate for the job? To begin with I am the only candidate who has experience in the legislature. Long before I was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate, I worked in State and National government to help citizens understand that they can make a difference if they participate in our democracy. Now, I have been in the State Senate for 2 terms and that experience is invaluable to the citizens of district 20. It takes time to become knowledgeable about the complexities of our government. Not only do I have the basic experience to be effective, but I have been in leadership roles as Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee for four years, and Vice chairman of the Energy and Environment Committee for six years. Both of these committees are of vital importance to the people of our district and I have the ability to make a real difference for our state in my position. I have learned how to build consensus among the members of the Legislature, both Democrat and Republican. Because of my experience, I have been able to bring all factions to the table for successful negotiations, and this year we have seen the fruition of these coalitions. Response from David MyersWhat are the top three issues facing the Oklahoma Legislature in 1999? Tax reform: a serious evaluation of existing taxes and fees that puts Oklahoma at a competitive disadvantage; education: we’ve got to be prepared to do what is necessary to improve public education; deregulation of utilities: this is an important and serious topic upon us, so we need to do it right the first time without special interests controlling our legislators. What kind of funding do you support for common education and higher education ? Full funding with accountability. Public education is so vital to our future, in fact, I suggest that such funding be considered at the "top of the list" before other state requirements. Auto pilot funding as proposed by some, on a percentage basis might work to discourage innovation for improvement; therefore, I support general fund use to give us the flexibility to increase spending for schools when proposals for improvement are presented. What type of legislation do you plan to introduce or support to enhance economic development for Oklahoma ? Legislation that would continue to expand the infrastructure in District 20. Directly affecting the Kay County area would be expanding and widening of highway 77 to the Kansas state line. Recruiting business (i.e. IBM or GM Plant) to District 20 will be few, and far between; therefore a growth key, is a continuance to attract and promote small businesses. We’ll need a Senator that is pro-business and actively seeking legislation to enhance small business. I will do everything possible to insure that the pay rate factor for the small business, quality jobs, tax credit is lowered. Also I would seek more small business tax credits. I believe that a relative untapped economic development source is a purposed influx of retired people. We have in Northern Oklahoma several small, friendly, and safe cities where retired people can feel secure. Right now they would be penalized from an income tax and estate tax standpoint compared to other area states. I would seek to immediately reduce estate taxes rather than "phasing in" as the present legislation allows and also extend the law to cover collateral heirs. We should repeal the income tax for retirees giving all retirees the same benefit as retired state employees. We need to not lose sight of the fact that agriculture is the business backbone of this area and a large contributor to our economy. This industry is essential. What is your position on protecting the environment? I believe in protecting the environment as much as anybody else, but I would not want to be labeled an environmentalist. Environmentalists are quick to support candidates that intend to use the force of law to change an individual’s rights. We need people to look at how to protect the environment from a common sense approach. What are the benefits versus the economic penalty? For instance, in agriculture, the plain simple fact is farmers are the original environmentalists because they know better than anyone that taking care of their land is critical. In other words, a farmer must protect his land or he kills the golden goose. Yet, environmental do-gooders continue to disregard the farmer’s input and his individual right to enjoy property. I trust people - not government. Government is necessary but it is, in America, designed to serve - not to rule the people. We must be wary of those who fear that individuals cannot make proper decisions but instead insist on a preference for law and too much concentration of power over individuals. That is and remains the greatest threat to our freedom. Do you favor or disfavor deregulation of utilities? Deregulation in theory is supposed to improve competition and lower price to the consumer. If that did in fact happen, I would favor deregulation. Unfortunately, our state legislators can’t seem to “keep the playing field level.” Special interest lobbying continues to shift the advantage from the consumer to the supplier, or from one consumer to the other, or from one supplier to the other. As with anything we do, there needs to be a strong application of common sense when considering deregulation. Why are you running for the legislature? My father expected me to do better than he did. More education, a better job, and with the help of God and a loving family, I have been blessed with a good life. However, I am very concerned that our children and grandchildren may not have the same opportunities to prosper. All of us can look over the past 8 years and see that within this district and especially Ponca City we have experienced a decline in populace and economic viability. But being homegrown, and in fact by convincing most of my immediate family to return to Ponca City, I frankly am not ready to see Ponca or the district continue to decline. I believe District 20 needs new leadership that is not afraid to stand up and make a difference! What makes you the most qualified candidate for the job? I was born and raised here in Ponca City area. With God’s help and a strong family values to back me, I have been able to accomplish much more than I ever thought possible. My father instilled within me a strong work ethic, which I have found to be one of the real keys to succeeding in life. I have a good educational background, I have corporate business experience both nationally and international. I know the problems facing the Farmer. I know firsthand the problems facing small businesses. I have the desire and a retiree’s available time to devote to being your Senator. NOYS Adds New Programs To Assist Area FamiliesEditor’s Note: This is the last in a series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way’s 17 member agencies. More than a youth shelter, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services continues to add new programs to assist youth and their families in the Kay, Noble and Pawnee County areas. The newest service, which was established in January, will assist parents with consumer education and referrals. Child Care Referral and Resource Program The Child Care Referral and Resource Program seeks to promote quality, affordable child care options for families in Kay, Lincoln, Noble, Osage, Pawnee and Payne Counties. Child care providers will also receive help with training. In addition, the center will promote developing additional quality providers in rural communities where a shortage exists, according to Vearl Caid, executive director of NOYS. The first year action plan consists of a nine-month time line designed to implement eight core services including the following. • Assemble and maintain a database of child care services. • Establish toll free access to staff. • Determine training needs as well as arranging training for child care providers. • Public service announcements and presentations about programs. • Provide technical assistance for employers. • Officer consultation with parents; follow-up contact. The program is available through a grant from Oklahoma Department of Human Services Office of Child Care. The center will not recommend or endorse any care giver or type of care, but help parents consider options and identify an existing provider. Court Appointed Special Advocates Another program which has received much publicity of late is the Court Appointed Special Advocated. These volunteers are appointed by the district court to advocate for deprived children caught up in the justice system. “Only after extensive training does the volunteer have the authority to view records, interview relevant parties, and get to know the child,” Caid reported. Judge D.W. Boyd, who assigns the CASAs, confirmed volunteers complete 40 hours of training. Along with recommendations from child welfare workers and others, the CASA volunteer also submits a recommendation which is focused on what is in the best interest for the child. Boyd oversees the project and NOYS administers two grants combined with local donations to employee a project director. An advisory board of local leaders oversees the program and is working on permanent funding. Developmental funding has been obtained from the Oklahoma Commission of Children and Youth and the Oklahoma District Attorney’s Council. Furthermore, the AmeriCorps program, sponsored by the Ponca City United Way, provides an AmeriCorps member to assist. Delinquency Prevention Byron Tribble, NOYS delinquency prevention specialist, works with the school system as well as the municipal juvenile court to address juvenile delinquency and youth gang activity. The program is funded through a grant from the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. It began in 1995, after Ponca City citizens and leaders developed set goals. During June, this program sponsored two intensive three-day camps involving 87 youths and 15 adult staff and volunteers. Seventh to ninth graders participated in fishing, hiking, canoeing, swimming and a high element ropes course at Camp McFadden. The camps were provided free of charge due to state grants and donations from local businesses. Family Resource Program for Teens Two staff persons visit young parents and conduct group learning activities to 30 to 45 families each year, under the Family Resource Program for Teens. Families are encouraged to get proper prenatal and postnatal health care and to use the various resources available in Kay County, Caid said. The goal of the program is to strengthen young parents who are at risk of neglecting or abusing their children. It is supported by the Oklahoma Department of Health, Office of Child Care. Youth Shelter “NOYS is best known as the youth shelter, but we are not a detention center or a mental health facility,” said Caid. “Our mission is to provide temporary care and supervision for youth who don’t have a more appropriate place to live.” Using a staff of 24, the shelter houses an average of seven children daily. The shelter is licensed for twelve beds and, according to Caid, the average length of stay is 14 days. About 75 percent of the shelter residents have been abused or neglected at some time, although youth stay at the shelter for many reasons. “Our residents are runaways or youth waiting for a foster home, group home or treatment facility,” said Caid. “Additionally, a family in turmoil can sign a youth into the shelter, provided they all work with a counselor to resolve the crises.” All services provided at NOYS are free of charge. Local funding is used to match and enhance state grants and contracts. The community-based nonprofit organization is a United Way agency. The United Way of Blackwell, the United Fund of Perry and the Newkirk Community Chest also support NOYS. In addition, the City of Ponca City has assisted the shelter and delinquency prevention programs for several years. United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), The Salvation Army and YMCA. Where To VoteThe Kay County Election Board has listed the precinct polling places in Kay County for Tuesday’s, Nov. 3, 1998, general election. 400 Consolidated 106 School Building, River Road, 9 miles east of Newkirk. 401 Consolidated 106 School Building, River Road, 9 miles east of Newkirk. 402 Christ’s Church, 1001 S. Magnolia, Newkirk. 403 Christ’s Church, 1001 S. Magnolia, Newkirk. 404 Peckham Christian Church, Peckham. 406 Braman Town Hall, 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 Street and Grand Avenue, Ponca City. 414 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road. 415 Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road. 417 National Guard Army, U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa. 419 Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. 420 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department. 421 Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department. Newkirk 001 First Christian Church, 301 W. 9th, Newkirk. 002 Baptist Church, 220 W. 7th, Newkirk. Tonkawa 101 Public Library, 216 N. 7th, Tonkawa. 103 Christian Church, 115 W. Grand Ave., Tonkawa. Blackwell 201 First Christian Church, 306 E. Coolidge, Blackwell. 202 Free Will Baptist Church, 209 N. 6th, Blackwell. 205 First Baptist Church, 1st and Bridge, Blackwell. 210 Methodist Church, 6th and Coolidge, Blackwell. Ponca City 503 Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford Avenue. 504 Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth Street and East Grand Avenue. 507 Sunset Baptist Church, 915 West Greenwood Avenue. 516 Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth Street. 517 St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 408 South Eighth Street. 523 Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand Avenue. 527 Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street. 530 Pioneer Vo-Tech, 2101 North Ash Street. 532 Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodland. 533 St. Luke’s Church of Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect 534 N.E. Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan. School Lunch MenuElementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Breakfast burrito or cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cereal or honey bun, apple, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Hot pocket or Fernando’s bean beef burrito with cheese sauce, refried beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, chocolate bear grahams or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, diet plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken stix with hot roll or barbecue ribs with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Barbecue beef on a bun or pepperoni pizza, green salad, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears, cherry crisp or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll or beef taquita, whipped potatoes, steamed broccoli, strawberry Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos or hamburger on a bun, french fries, fruit, mexican beans, saltine crackers, dill spears, peanut butter bars or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Sausage biscuit or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Toast and eggs and cheesy potatoes or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Cinnamon toast with bacon or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Mid-High Breakfast Monday — Ham and cheese biscuit or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Sausage, eggs and toast or blueberry muffins or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cheese roll ups or cinnamon toast or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or cherry muffin or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or biscuits and jelly or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Middle School Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell burritos. Monday — Fernando’s beef and bean burrito with cheese sauce, mexican beans, mexican rice, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken fried steak with hot roll, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Barbecue beef on a bun, green salad, fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears, cherry crisp or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate, potato bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken stix with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fruit, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos, french fries, refried beans, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, peanut butter bar or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate, pasta bar, juice and milk. Mid-High Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell burritos. Monday — Fernando’s bean and beef burrito with cheese sauce, refried beans, mexican rice, salsa, onions, jalapenos, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Steak sandwich, steamed broccoli, Jello, salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pepperoni pizza, fresh carrots with ranch dressing, corn, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken stick with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos, mexican beans, lettuce and tomato salad, salsa, jalapeno, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Domino’s. Training Table Monday- Friday — Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit. All-American Line Monday — Stuffed crust pizza, tossed salad, Italian blend vegetables, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Frito chili pie, corn, dill spears, onion, salsa, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Super corn dogs, french fries, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Teriyaki chicken breast or egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetables, steamed rice, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Coyote grill chalupa, tossed salad, refried beans, rice, salsa, jalapenos, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pancake with sausage, juice and milk. Thursday — Cinnamon roll, juice and milk. Friday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Cheeseburgers, lettuce, pickles and onions, fries, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Tuesday — Chicken nuggets, potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, peaches, roll and milk. Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos, corn, peaches, cinnamon roll and milk. Thursday — Baked ham, oven potatoes, green peas, cherry cobbler, hot roll and milk. Friday — Crispy chicken sandwich, fries, lettuce leaf, mixed fruit, corn and milk. Pioneer Technology Center The cafeteria will be open on Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The menu will feature chef’s choice. School CalendarPo-Hi Nov. 2 Junior varsity football against Newkirk at Sullins Stadium at 7 p.m. Ponca City Area Chamber Orchestra in room F-104 at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 Representative from the University of Oklahoma in the Howell Auditorium at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 Senior T-shirt day. Representative from Washburn University in the conference room at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 Senior panoramic picture on the front lawn of Po-Hi at 11 a.m. Varsity football against Tulsa Union at Sullins Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 SAT testing in the MSB building at 7:30 a.m. Band OMEA first round auditions at Owasso. LettersJoins In ObjectingI would like to join many other who object to “curb side: mail boxes. I am a long time resident of Ponca City (since 1941) and have seen many changes in our small city, and have always been proud to be its citizen. Ponca City has progressed in so many ways, becoming more beautiful year by year, and are still working to abolish uncared for and unsightly property. This is progress. How I ask you is curbside mail boxes progress for the citizens of Ponca city? I think not. I would call this a step backwards. Disregarding the Eye Sores and much vandalism that this will create, have you given a though to the hundreds of homebound senior citizens, who would not be able to get to their mail box if they had to walk to the curb or across the street to get their mail. I am an 82-year-old widow with a walking problem, and there would be several days at a time that I could not get my mail at curbside. I hope there will be enough Ponca City citizens concerned enough who will express their concern about “curb side mail,” so that those making this decision will take another look at what this would mean to “all who care about Ponca City.” Blendena Crain Area Literacy Council To Benefit From Fund Raiser Here FridayWhen Richard Lucas graduated from high school, he could barely read. It was only after he saw the movie “Bluffing It” with Dennis Weaver portraying a nonreader trying to bluff his way through life that Richard decided to seek help with his reading. By attending a literacy program in California and then working with the Ponca City Area Literacy Council, he has improved his reading and writing so much that he wants to repay the Council for what it has done for him. That is why Lucas, with the Ponca Masonic Lodge and the Literacy Council, has organized a fund-raising spaghetti dinner for the benefit of the Literacy Council. The spaghetti dinner will be held Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ponca Lodge 83, 1200 West Grand Avenue. All proceeds will go to the Literacy Council. Tickets are $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Tickets can be bought at Brace Books, Commercial Federal Bank, NationsBank, Home National Bank, Capital West Securities and the Literacy Council in the Ponca City Library. Life was a real challenge for Richard before he got help with his reading. He moved around a lot as a child, and by the time he graduated from high school, he could not read his own diploma. At restaurants he always ordered what his wife ordered. His application form for Smith International in California had only his name and date — he could not fill out the rest of the form. At work he learned by being shown how to do something, and then remembering it. When he saw a notice on a bulletin board, he had to ask a fellow worker what it meant. Although he could read a little, he could not spell, and none of his coworkers could read his notes to them. When Lucas transferred to Ponca City with Smith Industries, he contacted the Literacy Council at the Ponca City Library. He was provided with a tutor, Betty Murray, who started working with him in 1989 and has been working with him ever since, work schedules permitting. Murray decided to tutor because, when her family lived in isolation on an island off Sitka, Alaska, she had to teach her own children. With her teaching experience, she wanted to help others to read. She has been with the Literacy Council since 1987 and has tutored three other students. She also volunteered at Liberty and Union schools. Lucas credits Murray’s tutoring with his ability to get part-time jobs when needed. He also gives her credit for his rise in the Masonic Lodge to junior and senior deacon and then to Master of the Lodge, which requires him to read and write reports. For more information on how to get tickets for the spaghetti dinner, call the Literacy Council office at 767-0351. SJRMC Receives Award From RSVPSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center recently received a Station Recognition Award from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at its annual recognition banquet Oct. 15. SJRMC was the recipient of one of the first two awards presented annually to organizations for their “continued effort and participation in the RSVP program.” SJRMC received the award because many of the people who volunteer at the medical center do so through RSVP. Ina Bond, Carl Coates, Harold Goodman, Norma and Wallace Hoyle, Phil Johnston, Lila Kizer, Darrell Lyerla, Dorothy and Willis McCabe, Faye Nix, Fale and Christine Orr, Betty Rogers, Jessie Smith, Neva Thompson, Virginia Turner, Mary Ullom, Betty and Willis Webb, Clara Wilhelm, Betty and Calvin Wolf and Evelyn and Morris Zaitshik are all RSVP volunteers at the medical center. Questions about the volunteer program at SJRMC can be directed to Kathy Turner, Volunteer Services Coordinator, 765-0508. Flyovers During Veterans Day Parade Will be NoisyFor those attending this year’s Veterans Day parade to be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Ponca City, they might think they have entered a war zone. Bring some cotton for the ears and a camera because attendees will be hearing and seeing one of the best flyovers of World War II “War Birds” as well as today’s modern fighters and bombers since Ponca Air Port was used for training during World War II. Aldeen Miller and Ike Ennis of Tulsa will be bringing their squadron of planes including the PT-17 Stearman biplane (used for primary training of pilots in World War II) and a P-6 (later called a AT-6) which was an advance trainer. Also on hand will be an AT-11 twin engine Beach Bomber/trainer, a T-28 trainer which was used later in Vietnam by the South Vietnamese as a bomber/fighter, and a P-51 “Pursuit” Fighter used during World War II to escort bombers, fight air to air combat, and close ground support for troops. These planes will make a pass over the parade abetween 10:35 and 11 a.m. They will be landing for a static display at the Ponca City Airport, lasting until 2 p.m. Rides will be available in the P-51 Fighter (for a price). The “noise” will come when the F-16 Fighters from the 125th Fighter Squadron from the Oklahoma Air National Guard in Tulsa make their pass shortly after 11 a.m. — these are the modern fighters of today. The F-16 is a premiere fighter with a Mach 2 speed and in-flight refueling capabilities. It can carry everything from heat-seeking missiles to over 15,000 pounds of bombs. The F-16 has 20 millimeter cannons that can fire 100 rounds per second and has been used in Iraq to enforce the no-fly zone. Then comes the B-1 Bomber! A B-1 Bomber from the 127th Bomb Squadron/184th Bomb Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard out of McConnell Air Force Base will fly over shortly after 11 a.m. The B-1 Bomber has a wing span of 137 feet when fully extended to 79 feet when angled for maximum speed, a length of 146 feet, and a 5,000 mile range. It can fly around the world in 33 hours, carry over 42,000 pounds of bombs and can reach a Mach speed of 1.2. Each of the four GE F101 Turbo engines on the B-1 has a 5,000 pounds of thrust, reaching to a 30,000 pounds of thrust with afterburners. The B-1 carries a crew of four — two pilots, one weapons control officer and one aircraft defensive officer. Since it needs approximately 10,000 feet of runway to operate, the B-1 Bomber, as well as the F-16 Fighters, will not be landing in Ponca City. Veterans will be served coffee and donuts prior to the parade and lunch after the parade at the American Legion Post. Trams will leave the Post at 9:45 a.m. for those veterans who would like to ride in the parade. Salvation Army Begins Effort To Supply Christmas for NeedyThe Salvation Army will accept applications for assistance with Christmas Food and Toys from Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 13, in The Salvation Army Community Center at 711 South Third Street in Ponca City. Volunteers from The Salvation Army will be taking applications between the hours of 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. For those families who cannot come during these times, volunteers will be available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, and Thursday, Nov. 19. Those wishing to complete an application for Christmas assistance will be asked to bring identification, verification of income and expenses, proof of residence (a utility bill), and verification of those family members being listed on the application (a social security card for each family member or a medical card with each family member listed). Children age 12 and under will be eligible to be placed on The Salvation Army Angel Tree for Christmas toys. The Salvation Army anticipates assisting 400 area families with Christmas food boxes and giving over 1,000 children Christmas toys from The Salvation Army during the Christmas season. The Salvation Army will again look to the generosity of the community to help meet this tremendous need. “The Salvation Army takes a great step of faith every year during the Christmas season,” states Captain Mark Craddock, commanding officer of The Salvation Army in Ponca City. “We commit to assisting hundreds of families before we ever go to our community for help. Our goal is that no child goes without a good Christmas.” Over the next few weeks, The Salvation Army must accumulate a large amount of food and toys, and will provide several opportunities for people to get involved with The Salvation Army during the Christmas season. Beginning Nov. 20, volunteers attending the traditional red Christmas kettles will begin ringing bells to collect funds needed for Christmas. Any family, organization, or Church group that would like to volunteer to ring the bells during the Christmas season, are encouraged to contact The Salvation Army at 762-7501 to sign up to ring the bell. The Salvation Army hopes to collect $17,000 during the 1998 Christmas kettle season. The Salvation Army Angel Trees will be set up again this year in area businesses to provide the opportunity to give children Christmas gifts. Each Angel Tree will have the names of several area children whose family turned to The Salvation Army for help. Anyone who wishes to provide a toy for a child may simply “adopt” an Angel from the Angel Tree, purchase a gift, and return the unwrapped gift to the Angel Tree. The adopted Angel will receive the gift purchased. Since one of the great aspects of Christmas day is the Christmas dinner, The Salvation Army will conduct several food drives during the holiday season. Children will be asked to bring canned food to their school, and food drives will be conducted at local grocery stores and businesses. An added aspect to the food drives in 1998 is the availability of The Salvation Army Holiday Food Box. These boxes provide a list of necessary items to feed a family of four a Christmas dinner, and they are very useful for groups, individuals or Sunday School classes who would like to provide Christmas dinner for a family. “The Salvation Army greatly appreciates the support we receive from Ponca City and the surrounding communities,” states Captain Craddock. “I have never had to turn anyone away at Christmas who was in real need of our help. I am confident that this year will not be any different.” Anyone who would like more information about The Salvation Army Christmas program is encouraged to call The Salvation Army at 762-7501. Patriotic Song Fest Saturday at PoncanThe Poncan Theatre will present a Patriotic Song Fest Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. as a fitting close to a day-long tribute to veterans. Ticket sales are $4 in advance and $5 at the door. The song fest provides a retrospective that chronicles a soldier’s life using patriotic music to complement the story. Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan Theatre, has collected and sifted through soldier letters from various wars throughout American history to capture the emotion of their experiences. Lines from these letters will be read to illustrate the various stages of a soldier’s life from enlistment through battle to his return home. Accompanying music will follow each of the phases as expressed through the readings. The program demonstrates great creativity by breaking away from the usual approach. It does not follow the typical performance of music and readings in their chronological sequence of war. Instead, it presents the universality of the music and the experiences of the soldiers as expressed in their letters. In each of the wars, the soldiers endured the same anticipations, fears and concerns. The program intertwines the readings and music together into a form which provides entertainment while capturing the emotion of the veteran experience. Leslie Rardon and T.L. Walker have helped Wessel assemble some of the best talent from the local area. A list of performers includes Kay and Bob Anthony, Mary Jane Barraclough, Mark Brooke, Cynthia Crowe, Lucas Elmer, Audrey Eubank, Pamelia Glennan, B.J. Huston, Bill Justice, Connie McAbee, Mike Mott, Craig Myers, Robert Nesselrode, Leslie Rardon, Steve Scott, Yona Wade, T.L. Walker, Kenn Wessel and Annie Wynn. The Tinker Air Force Base Flying High Band will perform the orchestra music for the program. Tickets can be purchased at the American Legion, Chamber of Commerce and Poncan Theatre and participating financial institutions. Commission Work Session To Be BusyThe Ponca City Board of Commissioners may be rolling up their sleeves and getting down to a lot of activity during Monday’s scheduled work session. The 2 p.m. meeting is scheduled for the Commissioner’s Room of the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma. A look at the agenda notes a number of items that have been brought to the commission attention recently, and discussion of all of the items is expected. Commissioners are to receive an update from Information Systems on the “Y2K and Ponca City” program. There may be a formation of a contingency committee as a result. The Planning Department has scheduled time with the commissioners on Wood Roof Covenants. And the commissioners will also discuss the Hartford Avenue project. There is expected to be some discussion on the future of the Rose Lane house, located on the Marland Estate. In another effort that would affect tourism personnel, commissioners have on the agenda an item to discuss a handicap ramp proposal for the Cultural Center. As was decided in last Monday’s meeting, commissioners are expected to discuss Ponca City public transportation proposals and related ordinances. Another item would allow the commissioners time to discuss future change orders for Fire Station No. 1 renovation and expansion. There will also be time for additional communications from the Mayor and Commissioners, and a report from the City Manager. Special Week Proclaimed For NursesThe week of Nov. 1-8 has been proclaimed by Gov. Frank Keating as Nurse Practitioner Week. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has advanced educational and clinical training in a healthcare specialty. There are over 50,000 in the United States and 380 in Oklahoma. According to nurse practitioner Sherry Kincaid, who practices at Ponca Family Medicine, 415 Fairview, nurse practitioners provide primary healthcare to people of all ages, performing physical examinations, evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions, and counseling and teaching about health. “In Oklahoma, nurse practitioners have had prescriptive authority since 1996,” Kincaid pointed out. Kincaid is a 1997 graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing currently has a nurse practitioner program that prepares both Masters and Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioners. The program began in 1992. In Oklahoma, nurse practitioners receive direct reimbursement for their service from Medicare, Sooner Care, and the Oklahoma State Employees Group Insurance program. Most third party insurance companies are adding nurse practitioners as providers. Kincaid can be reached at Ponca Family Medicine 765-4623. Pi Beta Phi Alum Meeting ScheduledThe local Pi Beta Phi alumnae club kicks off its 1998-99 year with a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. All area Pi Beta Phi alumnae are invited to attend. Alumnae Province President Sally Hoch will visit from Oklahoma City and lead the program. Topics on the agenda include the meaning of Pi Phi symbols and an update on Arrowmont. Refreshments will be served. The meeting location is 11 Fawn Lane, home of Amy Arrott. For more information, call Kathleen Thomas, president, 762-9566. Last Ditch Efforts for Area CandidatesBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer All but the last minute shouting is over, as well as, last ditch efforts to convince voters to get out and support their candidates in Tuesday’s general election. State Senate District 20 Drawing a lot of interest locally and across the district is the State Senate 20 District race. In this match-up incumbent Democrat Paul Muegge, Tonkawa, faces Republican opponent David Myers, Ponca City. The competition for votes for this post has been stiff, with each candidate covering a lot of territory to extol his virtues or the other guy’s shortcomings. Myers, 60, is a retired Conoco chemical engineer, and a native of Ponca City. He is the CEO of Monumental Enterprises. Muegge, 62, is a farmer from Tonkawa, and was first elected in 1990. He has a degree in Agricultural Economics from OSU. Muegge and Myers have responded to a series of questions from The News and those questions and answers are featured on Page 2E in today’s edition. Other State Races On the state level incumbent Republican Governor Frank Keating, is being challenged by Democrat Laura Boyd and Reform candidate Hoppy Heidelberg. The state’s second top slot is currently held by incumbent Republican Mary Fallin and she is running against Democrat Jack Morgan for the lieutenant governor’s post. Incumbent State Auditor Clifton H. Scott, Tecumseh, Democrat, is running against Republican Allen M. Hart. Sandy Garrett, Oklahoma City, Democrat incumbent is being challenged by Linda D. Murphy, Fort Gibson, Republican, for the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Brenda Reneau, Edmond, Republican, seeking another term, is being challenged by Democrat J.C. Watts, Eufaula. Also in the state arena John P. Crawford, State Insurance Commissioner, is running for reelection as a Republican, and the Democrat opponent is Carroll Fisher. In the race for Corporation Commissioner, Republican Denise A. Bode will face Charley Long, Democrat. Congressional Races U.S. Senator Don Nickles, Ponca City, Republican, is seeking a fourth term, and challengers are Don E. Carroll, on the Democratic ticket, and Mike Morris and Argus W. Yadell Jr., Stillwater, both Independents. In the U.S. Representative District 5 race, Ernest Istook, Republican incumbent, is running against M.C. Smothermon, Edmond, Democrat. District 8 Judgeship A race that is generating a lot of interest locally is the District No. 8 Judge’s race, where D.W. Boyd, will be involved in his first election since being appointed to the bench by Gov. Frank Keating. He is being challenged by Ponca City attorney Tom Evans. District 38 State Representative Jim Reese, Nardin, a Republican incumbent is in a race against challenger Sylvia Pratt, Newkirk Democrat. County Commissioner Another race of interest locally is the Kay County Commissioner District No. 1 contest, where Republican incumbent Dee Schieber, Kildare, is facing Democrat James Powelson, Ponca City. Sigh of Relief For Officers 6 Hours LaterA search and rescue effort early Saturday morning became a sigh of relief after more than six hours on the scene for some law enforcement officers. The Communications Center received information from an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 1:31 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle was in the creek in the 2400 block of East Central at the low water bridge. Several officers responded to the scene along with emergency equipment from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Ponca City Fire Department. Several attempts to find a possible victim came up empty handed throughout the early morning hours. Police were unable to find the owner of the vehicle, or find out if the owner knew where the vehicle was. “We were all quite relieved some time before 9 a.m., however, when the driver of the vehicle reported to us saying everything was all right,” Chief of Police Raymond Ham said. “It’s our understanding that he got out of the vehicle and went to a friend’s house to spend the night, so we were unable to contact him.” Besides the Ponca City Police Department, Ponca City Fire Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Kay County Sheriff’s Office had officials looking for the possible victim. Police had earlier been alerted at 11:35 p.m. Friday night that the creek was flowing high over the low water bridge making the drive impassible. Quake Shakes AreaDEER CREEK, Okla. (AP) — Folks here weren’t sure why everything started shaking, but an earthquake was the last thing the expected. A temblor measuring 3.4 rattled windows, knocked things off the wall and startled residents in this Grant County town early Friday. It was believed to have started about 3 miles below ground. No injuries or damage were reported as a result of the earthquake, officials said. Kristi Williams was at home about a mile east and 3 miles north of Deer Creek when everything started shaking. She rushed to the door, thinking an oil truck had gone off the road and hit a neighbor’s house. ‘‘It didn’t last very long,’’ she said. ‘‘It was just a big bang and everything shook.’’ Her 3-year-old son, Lane, slept through the quake, she said. Authorities said a man who lives one mile south and one mile east of Medford told them a clock fell off his wall when the quake hit. According to the Oklahoma Geological Survey, the earthquake was the fifth in Grant County since records started being kept in 1897. ‘‘It’s in an interesting area where it occurred,’’ said Todd McCormick, a technician with the Oklahoma Geological Survey. ‘‘We don’t get a whole lot of that size in that area.’’ Most of Oklahoma’s earthquakes occur in Garvin County, where there is a known fault. Some 269 quakes have been recorded there. On April 28, an earthquake measuring 4.2 hit southcentral Oklahoma. That earthquake was centered near Lawton in Comanche County between Medicine Park and Richard’s Spur. Oklahoma has about 60 earthquakes in a year, usually of a magnitude less than the 2.4 to 2.5 range. A quake with a magnitude of 4 can cause moderate damage. DEATHSServices PendingHelen C. LevenHelen C. Leven, longtime resident of the Newkirk area, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 in the Newkirk Nursing Center. She was 92. A prayer service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the Miller-Stahl Funeral Center with the Funeral Mass scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk. Memorials may be made to the St. Francis Altar Society in Newkirk. The Miller-Stahl Funeral Service of Newkirk is in charge of arrangements. NEWS BRIEFSBake and Rummage Sale — The Sefi Class of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan, will hold its annual fall rummage and bake sale at the fellowship hall Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale will include homemade breads and other baked goods, clothing, kitchenware, gas dryer and many other items. Pauline's Every Monday Night special. Fried chicken pnly - all white meat. All you can eat, $6.50. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Eldercare Program — Punch and cookies will be served by personnel from the Eldercare program at the Kay County Health Department at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 3. They will help to kick off the new Ponca City Senior Center as well as the International Year of the Older Persons. For more information call 1-888-577-0844, ext. 235. New Selection of silver jewelry, pottery and other gift items. 15% off until Thanksgiving. Authentic Navajo rugs just in. adv. Senior Center — An old-fashioned pitch round is planned for 1:30-4 p.m. Friday at the Senior Center, 319 West Grand. For more information contact RSVP, 762-9412. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. New Location — The Heartland Food Share new distribution location is the Wheatheart Nutrition and Senior Center, 319 West Grand. The November order deadline is Friday, Nov. 6. Orders are taken at the RSVP office, 110 North Fourth, on Thursdays and Fridays only. November steak specials include volunteering two hours in the community and qualification to purchase a share. Distribution day will be Nov. 21, 10-11 a.m. Doors will not open until 10 a.m. Juan Shoe shine 2 bucks, 117 North 3rd Barney’s. adv. KLVV Serving Community — Radio stations are here to serve the community, and KLVV 88.7 FM is providing a free service this Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3. From 5 to 6 p.m., KLVV will be opening its phone lines for anyone who needs some good biblical advice or answers to questions of faith. Pastor Tom Smith of the First Church of God in Ponca City will be available to answer phone calls off the air during that time at 767-1400. All calls are kept confidential. Pure Water Wagon, reverse osmosis water, $0.25 a gallon, distilled $0.50. Call 765-4116 or 765-6464 for delivery. 1717 North 5th, Ponca City. adv. Do You Know CPR? — Free one time per month classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation given by the Ponca City Fire Department training center. Adult Heartsaver Class will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium Sunshine Room (south side). All classes are conducted according to the American Heart Association standards. For additional information call 765-3178. Now Open Sunday’s 12-4 till Christmas. Carla’s Hallmark Downtown. adv. IMPS Meeting — Instrumental Music Parents Support will meet 7 p.m. Monday at the Ponca City Middle School auditorium. IMPS is comprised of parents of 5th through 7th grade orchestra members and 7th and 8th grade band members. All interested are encouraged to attend. 1/2 Price on clothing and shoes every Wednesday. Priced items not included. Caboose. adv. Veteran Recognition — Any veteran who served on active duty or with the National Guard or Army Reserve from 1975 to the present will receive special tribute in the Veterans Day parade. All veterans are encouraged to walk or ride in the parade. Coffee and donuts will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post and lunch will be served to all veterans after the parade. All veterans from Ponca City and the surrounding areas are encouraged to participate. Carpet Cleaning most modern method of cleaning. Recommended by major carpet manufacturers, most completely trained personal and finest service. Reason- able prices, references. Call Floorcraft. 762-8381. adv. Gold Star Mothers — Parade marshals for the Veterans Day parade will be the Gold Star Mothers from Kay, Noble, Osage and surrounding areas. They lost sons and daughters in wars and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Please call Betty Brown at 765-8919 or Dora Adkins at 762-6766 if you are one or know of a Gold Star Mother. Items Missing — A person from the 2900 block of Canterbury requested extra patrol by the Ponca City Police Department at 8:12 a.m. Friday after discovering Halloween decorations stolen. Store Damaged — A business in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:58 a.m. Friday that a customer became angry and damaged the store. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Vandalism — A person at Village Green Apartments reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:06 a.m. Friday that some vandalism had occurred at the clubhouse. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 1999 101 Ranch Old Timers Calenders $10. Linda Rennie, Pioneer Bank, 762-5651. adv. Accident — An accident in the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:45 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pioneer Woman afghans, profit to local missions, four colors. United Methodist Church, 762-1429 or 765-0157. adv. Tires Stolen — A business in the 2200 block of North Ash Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:28 a.m. Friday that some tires had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Butter Braids: Seven flavors, rise and bake, home made flavor, great gifts. Grand Central Station, 114 South Fifth, 767-8336. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from McFadden Drive at 11:06 a.m. Friday that a 25-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant for abuse to a minor child. 67th Anniversary Sale starts tomorrow. Nov. 3rd - open 7 a.m. Wright’s Fashions, Pawhuska, 918-287-1240. adv. Theft — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:17 a.m. Friday that a theft of building materials at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center had occurred. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv. Attempted Theft — A business at Ponca Plaza reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:39 a.m. Friday that three teen boys had just tried to steel a cellular phone from a customer’s car. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of McFadden Drive at 11:46 a.m. Friday that a 39-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for violation of an ex parte. Item Missing — A woman from the 800 block of North Peachtree Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:12 p.m. Friday that her vehicle had been broken into while at Albertson’s and a wallet was missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Building Damaged — A business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:28 p.m. Friday that someone had ran into the corner of the building. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Beer Missing — An employee at Miller Market reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:31 p.m. Friday that subjects in a vehicle had stolen a 12-pack of beer and left north bound on Fourth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:36 p.m. Friday that a 20-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear. Subject Held — An accident in the 1500 block of South Fourth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:10 p.m. Friday. Two officers were assigned and a 19-year-old man was held for DUI and following too close. Accident — An accident at the intersection of South First Street and Central Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:45 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:19 p.m. Friday that a 19-year-old woman was being held on city warrants for assault and battery and failure to appear, and a 41-year-old man was held on a city warrant for failure to obey. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:11 a.m. Saturday from the intersection of North Elm Street and East Highland Avenue that a 24-year-old man was being held for DUI and speeding. Two juveniles were escorted to their residence. Monthly Meeting — The American Legion Post 38 will hold its monthly meeting at the Valdez building in White Eagle on Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m., and according to Commander George White Eagle, everyone is encouraged to attend to discuss two items of importance, the Veteran’s Day dance and fund raising activities. Refreshments will be served. Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:22 p.m. Friday that a vehicle that had been tagged a week ago had been towed from the scene. Disturbance — A person in the 100 block of North Third Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department that assistance was needed at 4:55 p.m. Friday as a result of a customer causing a problem. Two officers were assigned and a 17-year-old man was held for disturbing the peace. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:06 p.m. Friday that $7.50 worth of has had been stolen. The information was logged. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Items Missing — A business in the 1500 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:48 p.m. Friday that some liquor had been stolen. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken. Call Don Sawyer, your full time chimney sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca 762-8883. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of South Ninth Street at 8:06 p.m. Friday that a 37-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for contempt. Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a report of an accident at the intersection of South Fifth Street and East Central Avenue at 9:08 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Beer Missing — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:47 p.m. Friday that two men had taken some beer without paying and ran south. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Vandalized — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:12 a.m. Saturday that while his vehicle had been parked at the Ponca City High School field house that it had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Bicycles Abandoned — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:16 a.m. Saturday that some bicycles had been abandoned along Leslie Lane. Information was left for Animal Control to remove the bicycles. Curfew Violation — An officer reported from the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and North Oak Street at 3:04 a.m. Saturday that some subjects were issued curfew violations. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 5 a.m. Saturday that a 24-year-old man was being held on a city warrant. Business Burglarized — The Communications Center received a report at 5:24 a.m. Saturday that three juveniles had been seen kicking out a window of a business in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue and ran south bound. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that the business had been burglarized and two cases of beer were missing. Stabbing Victim — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 5:24 a.m. Saturday that a stabbing victim had walked into the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Two minutes later, the Communications Center received a 911 call concerning a person being beaten up and money taken. A report was taken. LIFESTYLESChurch Women Planning Event Church Women Planning EventThe 1998 World Community Day will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 at First Christian Church. The topic of this year’s worship service, one of three national worship services celebrated by Church Women United, is “The World Within Our Neighborhoods.” The theme reaches out into the world and invites us to look at the world through the “windows” provided by the stories of global women theologians. Through their prophetic voices these women shape the understanding of the ways that God is moving and transforming life all over the plant, and through their witness they expand our understanding of the role of Christian faith in the global village. All women attending are asked to bring a sacred object that is a symbol for them of solidarity with others on their spiritual journey. The object might represent a painful story, one of alienation or loss or brokenness, or it might represent a story of hope or faith. The object may be a memento passed down from an ancestor, or something as simple as a rock or flower. Wheatheart Nutrition Menu is AnnouncedVolunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Nov. 2: Hamburger steak with beef gravy; mashed potatoes; tossed salad; biscuit with margarine; mixed fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 3: Beef cabbage casserole; three bean salad; buttered carrots; whole wheat roll with margarine; molded lime applesauce. Wednesday, Nov. 4: Chicken patty; buttered broccoli; pineapple and bananas; muffin with margarine; iced raisin peanut butter spice bar. Thursday, Nov. 5: Swedish meatballs; rice; tomato juice; seasoned green beans; whole wheat roll with butter; peach crisp. Friday, Nov. 6: Ham; beans; tomato relish; cornbread with margarine; fruit cocktail cake. Senior CenterIn accordance with the recently awarded NODA grant, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Kay County Eldercare invites area seniors and members of the public to a special event Nov. 3. The International Year of the Older American will be celebrated at a kickoff for the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. at 319 West Grand, the Wheatheart Nutrition site. Music, refreshments and door prizes are on the agenda and various dignitaries will be present. For more information about the senior center activities call RSVP, 762-9412. Pumpkin Bisque is Flavorful Way To Celebrate FallBy Dana Jacobi Cookbook Author As piles of pumpkins destined to become holiday decorations appear in local markets, I think back to the wonderful pumpkin soups and chunky stews I enjoyed the winter I lived in Paris. Americans use pumpkins mostly for decoration, seldom eating them, except in pies and, more recently, in cheesecakes and muffins. But this is changing as more cooks realize that this bright member of the gourd family can have as much pleasing flavor as all the other hard-shelled winter squashes to which pumpkins are related: it’s simply a matter of choosing the right kind of pumpkin for what you are going to cook. For starters, forget about trying to recycle those jack-o-lanterns. The watery, stringy pulp you will get is not worth the time and work required. Instead, buy sweet-tasting diminutive, jack-be-littles or munchkins; a tan-skinned cheese pumpkin; or a dense-fleshed sugar pumpkin (the right kind to use when you want to make pumpkin pie from scratch). Like the French, I like to scoop out a cheese pumpkin, pack it with layers of stale slices of crusty bread and shredded Gruyre cheese, pour in some milk, and roast the whole thing until the pumpkin is soft but not collapsing. To serve, just scoop out the filling and flesh — the combination is scrumptious. Roasting miniature pumpkins is as easy as baking an acorn squash. Just clean out the insides, brush each pumpkin all over with melted butter or oil, perhaps sprinkle the inside with brown sugar, and bake in a shallow pan with water in the bottom until the pumpkins are soft when pierced with a knife. For serving, the cooked pumpkins can be filled with steamed green beans or other cooked vegetables, or with your favorite cranberry relish, if you like. Canned pumpkin is the easiest way of adding good flavor and the glowing color indicative of healthful beta carotene to dishes. For a velvety soup that takes just minutes to make, I cook it with a yam (actually a sweet potato) plus a few aromatic ingredients. Cubes of fresh apple, browned in a skillet, add the perfect contrast to this luscious, dairy-free soup. PUMPKIN BISQUE 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped 1 leek, white part only, finely chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 yam or sweet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut in 1/2-inch slices 1 16-ounce can pureed pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 teaspoons minced chives, for garnish In a large, heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the leek and chopped apple until the leek softens, about 4 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, yarn, pureed pumpkin and thyme leaves. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the yam and apple are soft when pierced with a knife, 20-25 minutes. Transfer the hot soup to a blender or food processor and puree. Pour it into 6 bowls. Garnish each bowl with a teaspoon of the chives, and serve. Each of the six servings contains 105 calories and 3 grams of fat. “Something Different” is written for the American Institute for Cancer Research by Dana Jacobi, author of The Best of Clay Pot Cooking and The Natural Kitchen: SOY! Stacy Boersma Bride-ElectDr. and Mrs. Tim Boersma of Tyler, Texas, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Lynn, to Derick Lee Hutchins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Newport, 23 Raintree, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hutchins Jr. of Blackwell. The couple plans a 3:30 p.m. wedding Dec. 20 at the Marland Mansion. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend. The bride-elect received a bachelor of science degree in Human Nutrition-Nutritional Sciences from Oklahoma State University where she is a member of Chi Omega sorority. Hutchins earned a bachelor and master degrees in accounting from the University of Oklahoma. He is currently employed with Deloitte and Touche LLP Public Accounting Firm in Oklahoma City. He is affiliated with Delta Upsilon fraternity. Jennifer Caldron EngagedAlbright United Methodist Church will be the setting for the 2 p.m. Nov. 14 wedding of Jennifer Marie Caldron and Michael Wayne Douglas. Announcement of their approaching marriage is being made by her parents, Royce and Kathy Caldron of Ponca City. Douglas is the son of Ruth Ann McCombs of Okolona, Ms., Maxine Douglas of Ponca City and the late Johnny Douglas. Miss Caldron is a graduate of Ponca City High School and Oklahoma State University and is employed at Sykes. She is a member of the church choir and bell choir at Albright. Douglas has participated in the Gary Job Corps and is employed at Thorn Apple Valley. Pair Plans November VowsAn open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend the Nov. 28 wedding of Michelle Countryman and Dan Dost. The couple will wed in a 2 p.m. ceremony at Longwood Baptist Church. Parents of the bride-elect are John and Linda Countryman, rural Ponca City, and Dost is the son of Dwayne and Diana Siegmann of Enid and Ted Dost of Santa Clara, Calif. Ponca Citians’ Granddaughter Wins TitleThe Conestoga Campers held their October meeting-weiner roast at Lake Ponca on Oct. 5. The meeting was opened by Rick Cross with 28 members in attendance. The group discussed the monthly campout held Oct. 16-18 at Keystone Lake, Pier 51. The next meeting will be at the Golden Corral at 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, and the November campout is planned for the Osage Hills. Cross closed the meeting with a prayer. The official October campout at Keystone Lake began with 16 units with more arriving. Helen Lang from Lady Lake, Fla., was the guest of Roy and Verna Wilson. Fred and Carolyn Looper also camped with the group. A tour of Garden Ridge Pottery in Tulsa was on the agenda for Thursday and an arts and crafts show in Mannford was attended Friday by a number of the women. Visiting around the bonfire was the entertainment and a taped message from Pastor Hance Dilbeck of the First Baptist Church of Ponca City was heard Sunday. A tape of Christian music with guitar from a concert recently held in Oklahoma City featuring Ken Williams was played. The fall rally of family campers and RVers held at Sequoyah State Park on Oct. 15 through 18 was attended by members Joel and Lou Davis and Emil and Bennie Westerman. The Westerman’s guest was Peggy Davis. Thursday evening the state rangers surprised the campers with a roasted pig and all the campers brought side dishes. A group from “Good Morning Branson Cast” from Branson, Mo., was the entertainment for the evening and one of the cast members, Alan O’Neal, is the son of state directors Gary and Janell O’Neal. Friday’s activities consisted of hospitality, Cherokee folklore by Sequoyah State Park, a bean feed, wildlife program by the rangers, goodie walk, and a white elephant sale to benefit the teens and youth. Entertainment was a blue grass band from Tulsa and the evening ended with the royal court hospitality. Saturday activities included a discovery walk by the rangers, flea market, Fritos chili pie hospitality, seminar by Nichol’s RV, membership meeting, regional 1999 planning and a catered barbecue dinner. Teen queen for Oklahoma is Crystal Redelman, daughter of Chris and Debbie Westerman of Broken Arrow, and granddaughter of Emil and Bennie Westerman. Crystal will represent Oklahoma FCRV in Canada in July of 1999 at the national Campvention. The evening ended with entertainment by Tammy Jaye, country western singer from Choctaw. The campout ended with a church service given by Gary and Janell O’Neal. YMCA ClassesCooler weather outdoors limits our outdoor exercise activities such as jogging, walking, bicycling, swimming and gardening said a spokesperson for the YMCA. Many people move their activities indoors. Group exercise classes are a fun way to exercise and socialize. The YMCA has three traditional group exercise formats to choose from that are held morning and evening. Enrollment is always open and you may start at any time. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. “Exercise to Music” is offered. It is a high-low impact aerobics class to a variety of music such as rock, big band, country, beach and classical. Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. the class is Definitions. In this class the focus is on muscular strength and endurance and definition. This class also meets at night on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. the Cardio Step class meets. This is a traditional step aerobics class with a portion of the time devoted to muscular development. All of the classes are taught by certified instructors who attend workshops to earn continuing education credits in order to keep current with new trends in the fitness field. For more information call the YMCA at 765-5417. Little NewsJames and Tina Fisher of Shidler announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Rose Fisher, at 8:34 a.m. Oct. 3, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 12-ounces and measured 20 1/2-inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Patsy Dennison of Shidler, and paternal grandparents are Kent Fisher of Illinois and Lynette Gregory of Indiana. Nancy (Shreffler) and Curtis Kinsey of Stillwater are the parents of twin sons born Oct. 22, 1998, at the Stillwater Medical Center. Benjamin Joe Kinsey was born at 10:14 p.m., weighed 6-pounds, 14-ounces and measured 20-inches. Wesley Thomas Kinsey was born at 10:32 p.m., weighed 6-pounds, 13-ounces and measured 19-inches long. The twins have two sisters, Morgan, age 8, and Rebekah, age 5. Grandparents are Pat and Willie Kinsey of Oklahoma City, Joyce Shreffler of Ponca City, and Don Shreffler of Leawood, Kan. Great-grandmother is Gladys Peterhans of Clarendon Hill, Ill. Angel Central Alive With ActivityAngel Center is alive with activity as the opening date approaches on Friday, Nov. 6. Located at 413 North 14th in the Pioneer Shopping Center, the shop will be open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gift shop and information center for the Festival of Angels celebration has more than 40 crafters and artists from four states consigning their wares at the shop this year. The store is staffed by a group of Ponca City volunteers — over 50 people have signed up to work the daily four-hour shifts during the months of November and December. Alice Mires, a Festival of Angels committee member, heads up the team of volunteers. “We could not run Angel Central without the many volunteers that we have each year,” according to Mires. “Many are signed up again this year to work a full day each week.” Proceeds from the store are used to buy more lights for the Festival of Angels each year. The Angel Central committee women — Betty Lindsay, chairman, Wanda Sheehan, Linda Sparks, Connie Pruitt and Alice Mires — have been busy all year attending gift markets and craft shows and visiting with crafters looking for the “wonderful and unusual items that grace the shop.” “Some of the merchandise begins arriving in February for the next holiday season at the shop, so many of the committee members store the large boxes of merchandise in their homes. At times, I have only a small path in my living room because of all the boxes,” laughs Lindsay. The committee spends many hours together unpacking, pricing and inventorying the merchandise. This year’s special Festival of Angels ornament is a handcrafted pewter angel made in Albuquerque, N.M. The numbered and limited edition ornament is designed by Marcie C. Preisler of Handcrafted Pewter, LTD. Angel Central carried a line of pewter jewelry designed and made by Preisler last year which was a big hit with the store customers. The committee approached Preisler about designing this year’s special ornament using the Festival of Angels ‘Angel Host’ and was very pleased with her design. Each ornament will be numbered and can either hang on the Christmas tree, or it can be attached to a chain or ribbon to be worn as a necklace. Over 300 of the special ornaments were sold in 1997, and this year’s ornament will sell at a cost of $12.50 each. The Angel Central staff is looking forward to the more than 30 motor coach tours scheduled to visit Ponca City and the Festival of Angels lights. “As the festival’s information center, the shop reopens the evening a tour group is scheduled. We always have a cup of hot cappachino and cookies waiting for the people,” says Sparks. “It is a fun time to visit with the people, and they always want to know some of the history of Ponca City,” Sparks adds. The store is also available for group meetings in the evenings at no charge. To reserve an evening, or for further information, call Angel Central at 7623-4567. Crafters interested in consigning their wares at the shop are welcome to call Angel Central, or call Lindsay at 765-2093. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order and Jewel McFarlin leading the members in a group devotional. Chapter welcomed visitors and roll was called. The chapter was honored by the attendance of area captain, Laddie Fuksa, and his wife, Shirley, who is the TOPS Queen of the Year. The Fuksa’s are from Hennessey. Betty Flower gave the weight report. The Best Loser was Donna McCoy with Loretta Riley winning the “Ha-Ha” Pot. The new “forbidden food” drawn for the coming week was peanut butter. A thank you card was received from Donna McCoy. A vote was taken for “Chapter Angel of the Year.” Results will be revealed at a later date. The area captain spoke to the chapter and a short general discussion period followed after. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization 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 and visitors are welcome to attend the meetings. Weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. and meetings are at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Natalie McCoy at 767-1429. Wedding Plans AnnouncedDec. 5 is the date selected by Sacha Vanessa Himes and Mikel Lewis Skaggs for their wedding at the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their engagement has been announced by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kennedy Cantrell. Skaggs is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noel E. Sanders, 501 West Cowboy Hill Road, and the late Edward Lewis Skaggs. Ms. Himes has attended Douglass High School in Oklahoma City and attends Kangs Taekwon-Do. She is employed at Thorn Apple Valley. Skaggs attended Thackerville High School and Pioneer Technology Center. He also participates at Kangs Taekwon-Do and is employed at Thorn Apple Valley. Pettys Celebrate 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Petty, 3610 South Fulton Avenue, Tulsa, celebrated 50 years of marriage Oct. 22. They are former residents of Ponca City. Glenn Petty and the former Ernestine Ware were married Oct. 22, 1948 at Sedan, Kan. They made their first home in Ponca City, and after retiring, they moved to Castle where they lived for several years, moving back to Ponca City before moving to Tulsa. Mr. Petty retired from Conoco in 1981 after 41 years service. Mrs. Petty owned Petty Interiors in Ponca City for 23 years. She retired from the United States Commerce Department in 1995 after 17 years of service. They are members of the Highland Park Christian Church in Tulsa. The couple’s children and their spouses are Glenn and John Wiles of Ponca City, Norma and Lane tucker of Tulsa, Kaye and John Kappers of Farmington, N. M., Ron and Dianne Petty of Arriba, Colo., Theresa and Mark Schmidt of Moss Bluff, La., David and Dawn Petty of Claremore, Richard Petty of Wanette and James Petty of Oklahoma City. The couple has 13 grandchildren. A surprise dinner honoring the couple was held in Tulsa and family members presented the couple with a trip to the eastern United States and Canada. Stephanie Dueling Bride Of David Matthew NineStephanie Renee’ Dueling became the bride of David Matthew Nine in a 6 p.m. ceremony Sept. 26, 1998 at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Denny Hook officiated the double ring vows, and Mrs. Carolyn Hook, organist, played a medley of traditional wedding music. The program also included “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “Canon in D,” the “Bridal Chorus” and the “Wedding March.” As the couple lit the Unity Candle Mrs. Suzi Lenhart sang “The Lord’s Prayer.” Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Steven Dueling of Arlington, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nine of Ponca City. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Workman of Omaha. Neb. The bridegroom is the grandson of Franklin M. Nine of Gage, and Mrs. LuElla Sternberger, a resident of Share Convalescent Home in Alva. The couple placed a special floral arrangement at the registration table, attended by Wendy Chitwood of Tulsa, in honor of Mrs. Sternberger and in memory of their grandparents, the late Lucile Nine, the late Louis Sternberger Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dueling. Jessica Rodriguez of Blackwell, cousin of the bridegroom, was the flower girl. She wore an ivory tea length dress accented with ivory ribbon and a large bow in back. John Friess was the reader and the church bells chimed preceding the entrance of the bride. The bride wore a candlelight designer wedding gown styled with a sleeveless bodice and rounded neckline. The Empire waistline was accentuated by lace and a woven fabric pattern. The scalloped hemline was marked by similar accents. The chapel length train was highlighted by a large bow at the waistline. Her waist length illusion veiling was secured by a beaded headband and she wore pearl drop earrings. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses, stephanotis, lilies and greenery. Matron of Honor was the bride’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Valerie Dueling of Alvaredo, Texas. She wore a full length black crepe dress designed with short sleeves, rounded neckline and a deep vee back. The attached chiffon cummerbund was gathered around a rhinestone accent piece in front. She wore rhinestone earrings and carried three long-stemmed calla lilies and greenery adorned with long, ivory ribbon streamers. Dressed identically to the honor attendant were the bridesmaids and bridesmatrons: Kadi and Kelli George of Omaha, Neb., cousins of the bride; Mrs. Amy Seelye and Mrs. Stephanie Steele, both of Arlington, Texas. The men in the bridal party wore formal black tuxedos with black vests. The bridegroom’s ivory pleated shirt was complemented by a black covered button at the neckline and an ivory vest. Thomas Munger of Wichita, Kan. served as Best Man and groomsmen were Mathew Friess of Lewisville, Texas, Michael Shaffer of Dallas, Texas, Trent Swanson of Stillwater and Marshall Gudgel of Tulsa. Ushers were Matthew Dueling of Alverado, Texas, brother of the bride; Jeremy Danielson of Ada and Brian James Sternberger of Hardtner, Kan., cousin of the bridegroom. Members of the houseparty included Wendy Chitwood of Tulsa, Nicole Brayton and Mrs. Dana Gross of Omaha, Neb., cousins of the bride; Mrs. Julie Kallman of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Toni Eckhart of Hurst, Texas. A reception and dance was held at the Marland Mansion following the ceremony. Assisting with the event were Mrs. Judy Friess, Mrs. Deanna Varner, Mrs. Carolyn Munger, Mrs. Linda Jantz and Mrs. Carol Mounts. Londa Pontius and Dana Gross of Omaha, Neb., cousin of the bride, served as wedding coordinators. Music for the dance was provided by Dave and Lori May, and the newlyweds danced their first dance to “You Move Me” by Garth Brooks. The bridal cake was decorated with basket weave icing and fresh white roses, lilies, babies breath and greenery also decorated the satellite cakes. The bridegroom’s cake was decorated with the letters “OSU.” Rose petals were thrown as the couple left the mansion in a 1928 Buick convertible driven by John D. Hanks. Following a wedding trip to Lake Tahoe, Nev. and California, the couple has established a home in Round Rock, Texas. The bride is executive assistant with Sulzer Orthopedics Inc., and the bridegroom is a project engineer with EBY Construction Company. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nine, parents of the bridegroom, at E. W.’s Restaurant at the Marland Estate. On May 16 a couple’s shower and barbecue was held at the home of Dale and Londa Pontius, 721 Sugar Maple. Hosts were Ernie and Linda Jantz, Edwina Wynn, Judy and John Friess, Ken and Judy Jones, John and Susan Boelens, Mike and Kay Johnston, Tom and Betsy Carter, John and Karen Shiflet, Larry and Suzi Lenhart, Ellis and Pam Oster, John and Carol Mounts, Ron and Mary Terry, Lynn and Deanna Varner, Jim and Carolyn Munger, Bill and Lela McCracken, Phil and Ann Bandy and Lynn and Carolyn Hopkins. On Aug. 22 a couple’s shower was held at the home of Rick and Yvonne Bennett in Arlington, Texas. Co-hosts were Brian and Susie Wood. The bridesmaid luncheon was held at the home of Judy Friess, 903 East Central. Assisting her as hostesses were Mrs. Pontius, Mrs. Louise Gelmers and Mrs. Deborah Rodriguez. Couple United in Marriage In Norman Church VowsSt. Thomas More Catholic Church in Norman was the setting Sept. 26, 1998 for the wedding of Angela Marie Haffey and James Jeffrey McCombs. Their vows were solemnized in a 4 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Joseph Meinhart. Parents of the bride are Marvin Haffey of Okeene and the late Mary Rose Haffey. Parents of the bridegroom are Stan and Rosie McCombs of Newkirk. The bridegroom is the grandson of Lois Hobbs of Newkirk, Joan Olsen of Blackwell, the late Earl Hobbs, and the late John McCombs. The musical program included “Love of My Life” sung by Brian Hobbs and “The Lord’s Prayer” sung by Stacy Farley. A red rose was placed at the altar in remembrance of the bride’s mother, the late Mary Rose Haffey. Attending the bride were Carrie Mitchell and Amy Johnston of Norman, and Misty Lathan of Midwest City. They were gowned in tea length teal chiffon dresses with Empire waistlines. Flower girl was Jacque Haffey of Kingfisher, and ringbearer was Steven Haffey of Amarillo, Texas. Attendants for the bridegroom were Billy Hobbs of Wichita, Kan., Brian Hobbs of Newkirk and Doug Johnston of Norman. The men in the bridal party wore formal black tuxedos with teal and black vests. Ushers were Jim Mitchell and Jim Bean of Norman, and Tim Emrich of Washington, D. C. Stephen Bradley of Tonkawa was the candlelighter. The bride wore a full length designer gown styled with a scooped neckline and sleeveless bodice embellished with pearls. The chapel length train was adorned with pearls and beading at the hemline. Her illusion veiling was secured by a beaded circlet and she carried a bouquet of white flowers, greenery and ribbon streamers. Assisting with the dance and reception at The Hollywood Theater in Norman were Janine Rachal, Jenny Anderson, Sandy Fuzzell and Amy Hightower. Attending the guest book were Amber Haffey of Amarillo, Texas, and Jayme Haffey of Kingfisher. The couple has established a home in Norman. The bride is employed at the Federal Courthouse and the bridegroom is employed with Mid-America Partners in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Reception Honors Newlywed CoupleDr. and Mrs. Doyle L. Brimberry of Oklahoma City hosted a wedding reception this fall at The Mill Pond honoring their daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Daniel John Kahle. A peach and white color scheme was used for decorations for the reception. Floral arrangements included peach gladioli, white calla lilies, peach and white roses. Special guests for the occasion were Shirley and Doyle L. Brimberry of Oklahoma City, grandparents of the bride; Mary Alice Kahle of Newkirk, grandmother of the bridegroom. Also attending the reception were Amy Kahle and Alice Kahle, sisters of the bridegroom, both of Dallas, Texas; Sharon Kay and Bob Carter, aunt and uncle of the bridegroom, from Siloam Springs, Ark.; Cheryl Klein, aunt of the bridegroom, from Newkirk; Carol and Bob Spray, Robin, Marta and Rich Maril of Ponca City; and Ernestine Kahle of Tulsa. Shirley Dawn Brimberry and Daniel John Kahle, son of Carolyn and Ron Kahle of Newkirk, were married at the El Conquistador Resort in Farjado, Puerto Rico. Their vows were solemnized by the Rev. Hector M. Rivera. For the wedding the bride chose a designer gown of Italian satin and organza styled with a sleeveless bodice accented with small bows. The floor length organza skirt was hemmed with a satin band. Her illusion veiling was trimmed with satin soutache and she carried a bouquet of white roses and orchids with English ivy and white tulle. April Lee Vineyard of Garland, Texas was Matron of Honor. She wore a fuschia silk sundress styled similarly to the bridal gown and carried a bouquet of fuschia roses and English ivy. Serving as Best Man was Robert Stirling Vineyard Jr. of Garland, Texas. The newlywed couple resides in Irving, Texas. Mrs. Kahle is employed in public relations, and he is a Landscape Contractor for Camden Properties in Dallas, Texas. Soprano To Perform at Local ClubRonit Yalon, a soprano on the faculty at Tulsa Community College, will present the program when members of the Ponca City Music Club meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Ms. Yalon has performed principal roles in opera, operetta, and musical theatre, has given solo recitals in her native Israel and in Germany and the United States (including many in Tulsa), and has been a featured soloist in orchestral and choral concerts and recordings. With the Israel Opera Theatre she performed Violetta in “La Traviata,” Rosina in “II Barbiere di Siviglia,” and Adele in “Die Fledermaus.” Her Tulsa engagements have included solo appearances for the governor and with numerous organizations including the Tulsa Children’s Chorus, and the Oklahoma Sinfonia in that company’s production of “Carmen” in which she sang the role of Micaela. Her performance career began with the highly acclaimed Central Command Entertainment Troupe of the Israel Defense Forces. Her own vocal studies have taken her to New York, Vienna, and Tel-Aviv, and she holds a degree in music from the University of California at Los Angeles. She is the recipient of prestigious vocal scholarships from such organizations as the American Israel Cultural Foundation and the Tel-Aviv Rubin Academy of Music. Ms. Yalon is currently an instructor in voice on the music faculty of Tulsa Community College. She has had a private voice studio since 1986 in Israel and the United States, and has taught voice in performing arts schools in both countries. Hostesses for the meeting include Jody Whipple,chairperson; DeMaye Andress, Rose Marie Boggus, Latana Crawford, Pearl Farris, Vicki Stokke and Joel Trout. Group Marks Founder’s DayThe Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter, Delta Lambda Delta, met Oct. 27 for the Founder’s Day Dinner at the Ponca City Country Club. Hostesses for the event were Doris Stanley, Karen Shiflet and Teri Nelson. The dining table was decorated with candelabra, ivy and brass lyres and was centered with a large basket arrangement of red carnations and gold ribbon. Alpha Chi Omega was founded on the campus of DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, on Oct. 15, 1885. The short business meeting was conducted by President Valorie Buss. Treasurer Teri Nelson gave the financial report. Mrs. Buss announced that nomination forms had been received for Province Alumnae Chairman. The chapter decided to nominate Sandy Hudack, the current Province Alumnae Chairman for Oklahoma and Arkansas, for another two year term. Judy Rutledge of Independence, Kan. was a special guest. She is a member of the local chapter and was presented a red carnation by President Buss in thanks for her help in putting the yearbook together. Melinda Glasgow, House Corporation Board Member at Oklahoma State University, announced that initiation had been held Oct. 21 at Oklahoma State and Lori Hutchins of Blackwell, Melissa Boelens of Ponca City, and Jill Brien and Emily Martin, both formerly of Ponca City, has been initiated into Alpha Chi Omega. They will each be presented a framed copy of The Symphony given by the local chapter. As part of the program, Sandy Hudack read a letter written in 1948 by one of the founders, Olive Burnett Clark. She had responded to a request from the South Bend Indiana Alumnae Club to share some of her remembrances of the seven founders. The letter gave personal insight of the young women and told of how they started the fraternity. To close the program President Buss conducted the special 50 year ceremony to honor Marianne Bryant and presented her with her 50 year pin and a red carnation. Mrs. Bryant was initiated at Gamma Epsilon Chapter in Stillwater in 1948. Other 50 year members present at the meeting were Margaret Denton and Virginia Cannon Cronin of Blackwell and Doris Stanley of Ponca City. The next meeting will be held Nov. 17 at the home of Julie Lawrence. This meeting will be the annual Bazaar Auction and members are asked to bring items to be auctioned. Proceeds from the auction help to fund altruistic endeavors of the chapter. Noble County FCE Week ObservedFCE Week in Oklahoma was observed Oct. I I17 in Noble County as a time to recognize the numerous women who contribute to the quality of life through their involvement in the Association for Family and Community Education (FCE). Across the U. S. FCE groups participated in various activities relating to three issues: Environment, Young Families needs, and literacy in an effort to strengthen the family unit and to help preserve the environment in which we live. Today members of the FCE groups include urban and rural adults of all ages and not all are women. Men are now as involved as women in the programs about nutrition and health, food safety and preparation, financial management and budgeting, and child development, care and abuse prevention. All these topics are available through FCE and members can s |