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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November 7, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCrime Stoppers Crime StoppersBurglary Ends In Check Writing SpreeThe Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers is asking for assistance in solving the burglary of a business located north of Ponca City. The burglary occurred either Friday, Oct. 2, in the evening hours or early Saturday morning, Oct. 3. Several checks were taken from the business and have since been cashed in Ponca City and Blackwell. The suspects cashing these checks are described as Hispanic males in their 20s. Cash acquired from passing these stolen checks is in excess of $25,000. The Ponca City Police Department, Blackwell Police Department and the Kay County Sheriff’s Office are involved in the investigation. Anyone having any information regarding the burglary, the identity of those cashing the checks or information on any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 762-5100. The caller will remain anonymous and may receive a reward of up to $1,000. Ponca City Couple Die in Friday CrashAn elderly Ponca City couple was killed Friday when their car failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a second vehicle in Kay County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. William D. Halsey, 81, and Mary Jo Halsey, 80, were killed Friday in the 7:43 p.m. collision at the intersection of U.S. 60 and Waverly Street west of Ponca City, the patrol said. Troopers said each of the victims was wearing a seat belt. The patrol said the Halsey vehicle was headed south on Waverly, failed to stop at the stop sign, and was struck by a pickup driven by Gerald D. Troup, 42, of Grove. Three Ponca City Fire Department ambulances were called to the scene immediately, along with two other fire department units for assistance. The Ponca City couple were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center were both were pronounced dead from head and trunk injuries. Troup was also taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment and released. In another accident on Friday, a 38-year-old Skiatook woman was killed when her car was struck head-on by a pickup truck in Osage County, the patrol said. Marianne Bowman was pronounced dead at the scene of the 3:25 p.m. collision 1.6 miles south of Avant, the patrol said. The collision occurred on Javine Hill Road when the pickup veered into the oncoming lane and struck Ms. Bowman’s car head-on, troopers said. The victim’s vehicle came to rest in a roadside ditch. Ms. Bowman was pinned in the wreckage for about five minutes. She was wearing a seat belt, the patrol said. Saturday, a Claremore teen-ager died in a one-vehicle accident. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Jesse Steven Baker, 17, was dead at the scene at 6:18 a.m. Saturday three miles north and three miles east of Claremore on a Rogers County road. Baker’s vehicle ran off the road. He overcorrected, went into a broadslide and ran into a bridge abutment. The vehicle then went airborne and came to rest in a creek bed, the patrol said. He was dead at the scene from massive head, trunk, arm and leg injuries. Seat belts were not in use, the patrol said. The patrol also said a driver died in a one-vehicle accident at 6:50 a.m. Saturday on Indian Nations Turnpike in McIntosh County. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the car apparently fell asleep, running off the road and rolling 10 times, the patrol said. The victim was ejected from the passenger side window and died at the scene from massive head and trunk injuries. There were no passengers in the car. Seat belts were not in use, the patrol said. (The Associated Press contributed to this report) State Board Forces Dr. Gibson To RetireA hearing by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensing in Oklahoma City Friday night has ended with the announcement that a Ponca City physician has to close his office to patients. The state board, in hearing defense attorneys John Raley, assisted by C.D. Northcutt, Chester Armstrong and Fred Boettcher, went into executive session around 10 p.m. Friday and returned a few minutes later to state that they are removing the license held by Dr. Bob Gibson of Ponca City. Dr. Gibson said the whole process started some 22 years ago, but had only resurfaced recently. He said that some 22 years ago, he had been told a specific medication to treat cancer patients had been approved and was legal, but unbeknownst to him, the state board had decided against that. He said the federal government in Denver had “slapped my hand, but had not taken away the privilege of treating patients.” Dr. Gibson reported that on July 8, 1998, the state confiscated material and began working a case against him. “Last night, in a hearing that transpired, following three or four months of negotiating, they revoked my license and therefore have forced me to retire, whether I want to or not,” he said. What it amounts to, is that Dr. Gibson will have to close his office. “I’m out of business. I’d like to keep it open because of certain obligations, but will have to close. I am looking at avenues of appeal.” He said he sees some 50 to 60 patients a day in general practice, and will not be able to continue that as well. For Dr. Gibson, it will mean the closing of an office that has been open in Ponca City since 1919. “I’ve been in the practice 49 years, 10 months and four days,” he said. “I certainly want to thank those who were at the hearing. There must have been 50 or 60 people from the Ponca City area in Oklahoma City for the hearing last night,” Dr. Gibson said. He also had high praise for the efforts of Raley, Northcutt, Armstrong and Boettcher. “All have done a very fine job,” he said. “I want to stress that it will be a great disadvantage to my patients who will have to seek help from other means for their illnesses. I know some of them won’t know where to turn,” he said. Millennium Musical Showcase of TalentPonca City’s musical celebration of the millennium on New Year’s Eve is a showcase of talented residents and former residents of Ponca City. Only 50 of the $20 and $25 tickets remain, and these may be purchased at the reception desk at Home National Bank, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. “100 Years of Broadway” shows one time only, at 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve in the Poncan Theatre. It is presented by the Millennium Committee under the sponsorship of Conoco, Smith Furnishings and Home National Bank. Leslie Rardin, well-known local musician, will direct the event. Dr. William T. McConnell Jr., director of music at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Tulsa, will conduct the orchestra for the millennium musical evening. He holds an adjunct appointment in the music department of Oral Roberts University where he teaches courses in music theory and sacred music. He is assistant conductor of the Tulsa Community College community Chorus and has performed with the Oklahoma Sinfonia and the Tulsa Ballet. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, his three degrees in music are from Oral Roberts University, East Carolina University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He conducted for the Cincinnati POPS Orchestra and the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus as well as his college’s opera and choral departments while he was in residence in Ohio. Robert MarilRobert Maril, former Ponca Citian now attending DePauw University, will be home for the holidays and singing in the New Year’s Eve millennium musical. Maril, a three-year member of the Ponca City High School Chorale, and a member of the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Chorus, was 1994 state winner of the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs’ junior festival. In 1995 he was Tri-State soloist of the day. His roles for the high school, the Ponca Playhouse and DePauw University have included appearances in “Oliver!” “The King and I,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” “Camelot,” “Grease,” and the operetta “The Merry Widow.” Maril is a five year member of the North Central Honors Orchestra and teaches piano privately. Keni RayKeni Ray, Director of External Affairs and Communications for the Mid-Continent Business Unit of Conoco Inc., will be singing as part of the cast of the millennium celebration show. Ray, and his wife Janet, have lived in Ponca City for more than 20 years, and have two children. Somer is a senior at Oklahoma State University and Tanner is a freshman at Northern Oklahoma College. The family holds membership in the First United Methodist Church. Ray has appeared in a number of musicals with the Ponca Playhouse, including “The Music Man,” “Camelot,” “Pirates of Penzance,” “South Pacific,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” He also sings with “Taste and Tasteless.” One of the final events of Ponca City’s “blow out” millennium celebration, “100 Years of Broadway” will illustrate the development of musical comedy with songs from each decade of the Twentieth Century. John L. RardinWhile John L. Rardin is singing for Ponca Citians this New Year’s Eve, many of his clients will be climbing some of the highest mountain peaks all over the world. The former Ponca Citian now lives in Los Angeles where he is a rock climbing instructor and guide. He is also a rigging specialist for climbing-related action in the film industry. He recently trained Sharron Lawrence of NYPD Blues for her action work in a soon-to-be-released CBS movie called “After Shock.” A baritone, John’s voice has been heard frequently at The Ponca Playhouse; Horsefeathers and Applesauce in Winfield, Kan.; the Denton Light Opera, Denton, Texas; Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede, Colo.; and Theatre in the Park in Oklahoma City. His roles have included performances in “Guys and Dolls,” “Cabaret,” “Will Rogers Follies,” “Don Giovanni,” “Faust,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, “Godspell,” and “Brigadoon.” Yona WadeYona Wade, who now resides in Salem, N. C., where he attends the North Carolina School of the Arts, is coming home to sing in the special holiday event. He will be particularly remembered by Ponca City audiences as the soloist at the dedication ceremonies of the Standing Bear Statue, the Post Office mural, and the rededication of the Pioneer Woman Museum. A graduate of Tonkawa High School, Yona appeared at Northern Oklahoma College in “South Pacific,” “Dangerous Christmas of Little Red Riding Hood,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” For the Ponca Playhouse, he sang in “Babes on Broadway” and in “The Mikado.” Wade attended the national music camp at Interlochen, Mich., in 1998. In the summer of 1997 he toured Europe with the United States Collegiate Choir. He was a winner of the state competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs and placed second in that group’s national competition. A student of Leslie Rardin, he was featured in a solo vocal recital at the end of his senior year in high school. County Democrats Will Meet ThursdayThe Kay County Democrats will hold the regular monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the PACE Hall located at 1202 W. Ponca Ave. in Ponca City. All county Democrats are invited and urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Donna Swope, Kay County Chair at 767-8354. City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Hospice of Ponca City Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Library Preschool Programs “Hunter’s Moon”, for ages 4-7, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center, Ponca City. KLVV 88.7 FM presents Acappella, Contemporary Christian Group, concert, 7 p.m., Stillwater Church of Christ, 821 North Duck, tickets available Oct. 15 at Master’s Touch. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School, Lake Road. Wednesday Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., for more information call 762-98676 or 718-0314. Library Preschool Programs “Hunter’s Moon”, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Ponca City Library. Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. Thursday Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Meeting Room, Western Sizzlin’, Ponca City. Ponca City American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. Saturday American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30-10 a.m., adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities, American Legion Building, 407 West South Avenue. November 14 Top Horticulturist, Steve Dobbs, autographing “The Oklahoma Gardener’s Guide,” and offering gardening tips and advice, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and Moore on North Fourteenth Street. November 15 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, call Lori White 767-1668 for additional information. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Conference Room B, Ponca City. November 16 Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center, 901 Monument Road. DAV, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. November 17 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. November 18 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 19 Holiday Bazaar with Grace Episcopal Church Women, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth Street and East Grand Avenue, more information 765-7609, lunch $4, arts and crafts, giveaways, jewelry, etc.. Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue Suite 305. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Wine and Cheese Reception for Paul Fernald, author and attorney from Bethany, Okla., autographing and reading from his novel, “Succubus,” 7-9 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. November 20 Lynn Wendelbo, former Ponca Citian reading from and autographing her book for children, “Looking Through Grandmother’s Glasses —İA Journey Into a Child’s Heart,” 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. November 22 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 24 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue Suite 305. Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. November 25 Pioneer Woman 10K Run. Ponca City American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. November 26 Freelance Photographer Allen Davis, formerly from Blackwell, will sign keepsake copies of his “The Old Mill 2000 Calendar,” and discuss landscape, wildlife and travel photography, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. Downtown Christmas tree lighting, Centennial Plaza. November 24-Dec. 30 Festival of Angels, Holiday Lighting Celebration, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. December 3 Millennium Holiday Parade, 7 p.m., in Ponca City, on Grand Avenue, between Oak Street and Fifth Street, more information contact Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432 or Main Street Authority 763-8042. December 4 Christian Motorcycle Association, 8 a.m., Western Sizzlin’, Ponca City. Michael Wallis, author of “The Real Wild West, The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West,” autographing, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. December 5 “Once Upon A Child,” presented by Silvertones (Senior Adult Choir) 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, admission free. December 12 “Jingle Bells,” a Christmas musical presented by the elementary choirs (grades 1-6 of First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church. December 16 Martha Gilliam’s taste tempting samples from her new cookbook, “Back on the Range,” while husband Les Gilliam entertains with songs from his tapes and CD’s, both will autograph, 7-9 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street. KLVV 88.7 FM and the Northwest Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Christmas Concert featuring 4HIM, a Contemporary Christian Group, 7 p.m., Enid’s Mark Price Arena, tickets available Nov. 11 at Master’s Touch, call 767-1400 for more information. December 19 “Journey of Hope, The Birth of A Savior,” Christmas Spectacular, presented by Adult Choir and Orchestra, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, admission free. December 24 Christmas Eve Vesper Service, 5:50 p.m., First Baptist Church. ‘Operation Jericho’ Planned Nov. 19-21“Operation Jericho.” Disciple Now at Falls Creek Baptist Assembly is being sponsored by the Ponca City First Baptist Church Nov. 19-21. Ponca City young people are urged to signup before the deadline Nov. 10, 1999. The event is Disciple Now at Falls Creek — a weekend packed with opportunities for young people to develop a closer relationship with Christ, according to Danny Ringer of First Baptist Church. The Tom Duckett Band will be featured guest for the “Operation Jericho” weekend. Adult youth workers will be involved in discipling the teenagers through activities and talkbacks. Cost is $50 per person if signup is before Nov. 10, after deadline cost goes up to $60 per person. Call the First Baptist Church, and speak to Danny Ringer, 580-765-4427 or fbcponca@fullnet.net. Millennium Parade Set for 7 P.M. Dec. 3A holiday parade is set for downtown Ponca City in conjunction with a number of other millennium celebration activities scheduled for December. The parade, set for Friday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. will feature lighted floats, children on tricycles and bicycles and other unique entries. “This is a perfect opportunity for the community to celebrate the holiday season together,” said Terri Sherbon, spokesperson for the committee. “We invite parents, their children and people young at heart to come downtown and participate in the festive occasion.” The parade will begin at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Oak Street and continue down Grand to Fifth Street. Individuals who would like to enter a float or other display in the parade, contact the Ponca City Parks and Recreation Department at 767-0432 or the Ponca City Main Street Authority at 763-8042. County Republicans Will Meet ThursdayThe Kay County Republican Party will meet at the Golden Corral at 2300 North Fourteenth Street in Ponca City at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18. David Myers will be the speaker. Bring your political thoughts, buy a dinner, listen to Myers and stay a little while for a fast moving political discussion. For information call 762-0103. Letters - Beautiful Walk Spoiled by LittererThe other day my dogs and I were taking our usual walk down the quiet, peaceful country roads near the Arkansas River. It was a beautiful day and I was in awe as I watched the sun filter through the color clad trees, full of their autumn showcase of leaves. While walking I became overwhelmed by the beauty of my surroundings. The dogs were oblivious to all as they rummaged through the nearby woods in search of something to toy with. A car, with an out of state license plate, drove by and I was pleasantly surprised when the young driver slowed so not to riddle me with me a layer of the dust from the dirt road. As the car drove on I noticed the driver threw a huge, and full, garbage bag out of his window. The sack landed along the side of the road. A few feet later he heaved another bag. Not only was I furious at the act but I was shocked that someone would be so blatant and bold to do such a horrible thing in the light of day, in front of a witness. I was too far away to get his license plate but I increased the pace of my walk in hopes of catching up with him somewhere down the road. As I ran towards my truck I turned the bend only to discover not one, or two but six more bags strewn from the middle of the road to the nearby ditch. The bags were full of leaves and I was outraged that someone was so lazy that they would choose to litter the countryside instead of calling the city for their leaf pick-up service and proper disposal. I just stood there and looked at the white garbage bags on the road I was to walk and shook my head in disappointment. Then I looked down and noticed several beer bottles and beer cans on the ground before me and wondered how people find it so easy to clutter that which is so beautiful and such a wonderful gift. Patti Pfeiffer-Parr Ponca City Centenarian Enjoyed Herding Cattle With MenReplying to the Millennium Celebration Committee’s search for centurions, board members of North Central Oklahoma Historical Association, Inc. dug into their two-volume set of books published in 1995 and brought up the name of Elizabeth Fredricks. Assigned to interview the proven centenarian, Sandy Graves and Eleanor Coates drew a list of questions not covered in the family history Mrs. Fredricks originally submitted in 1985 at the age of 88, one of the over 800 stories in the “North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past — Growing for the Future.” Mrs. Graves and Mrs. Coates met last week with Elizabeth Fredricks at her residence in Westminster Village. She had lived alone until she was 94. In view of her long life, she is remarkable, being alert with little evidence of any poor eyesight or hearing most common among those at that age. As the visit progressed, they noticed Mrs. Fredricks, eagerly participating, inched her wheelchair forward with her feet toward them as she reminisced about her life from the early twentieth century to the present. The most productive period of her life, aside from raising a family, she declared, was during her young days when she rode horseback with the men to herd the cattle — it was more fun to her than work. During the interview, she returned to this subject a number of times. Nevertheless, the hard working days are the best memories she has when, during difficult times, men were at the “head of things as they should have been,” and that made life easier for others. Families raised most of their food. The family was something to “cling to make bad things easier. They were good people and I would cling to them. Life really was not so difficult; we had all we needed.” Mrs. Fredricks smiled as she recalled happy occasions before she was married — the excitement of the day would be a ride in the car. Asked what was the most significant change of lifestyle in her life, she identified electricity as the instrument that revolutionized everyone’s life in the generations to come. The first onset of television sets changed daily life patterns so much, and today it is the computers with which she is a little familiar that makes life easier for us. When asked how she thought families could return to the basic fundamentals of the family unit she knew as a child and which may have deteriorated during the rapid technological changes we have witnessed, Mrs. Fredricks retorted, “My family retained close relationships because we wanted them. Every family can if they want.” She added, “Life could be made easier by constant care of the things I loved most. That made me stronger and more determined to do the right thing.” The difference in lifestyles of her as a young woman and her granddaughter is not much but just different kinds of equipment, she explained. In today’s society, she said many problems are created within the family unit when there is no father image, pointing out in her early days the man was the head of the household; however, she was seven and half years old when her father died. The day after her father was buried, her mother rounded up her seven children, two sons and five daughters, and assured them all that “we have each other, and together we will keep our home going. That’s what your father would want.” Their farm near Alva provided shelter, wood, water and some food. Two months later, Elizabeth’s mother gave birth to her eighth child, the sixth daughter. The family had no choice but to survive, which they did. With many technological improvements, Elizabeth said, many people live better now, and life is not so difficult. However, kids who talk back contribute the major problems of discipline. Asked which president she could remember best, and how they affected the last 100 years of the U.S. History, she paused, “Nixon, I guess,” but did not comment any further. She has spent considerable amount of time working with political groups. Flashing a big smile, Elizabeth Fredericks answered she has three sons and numerous grandchildren, including quite a few step great-grandchildren, too numerous, she said, to count them all. She had never anticipated meeting her fifth generation grandchild! At the time of their marriage in 1920, Elizabeth and Robert 0. Fredricks were in farming but soon Mr. Fredricks was employed with the Marland Oil Company, now Conoco, Inc., and Mrs. Fredricks was, for a short time, a third grade teacher, always participating in PTA activities. She said she lived most of all her married life in the city, not on the farm. Their three sons are Robert Verni Fredricks, Marion L. Fredricks, and Ilet Henry Fredricks, who all grew up in Ponca City. When asked for her recipe for a long life like hers and if she had any advice for how we should live our lives, she replied, “I have no recipe but just to live a good life, and I have no idea how you should live your lives!” She is the lone survivor among the eight siblings. Mrs. Fredricks published a book, “Poems of Variety,” and two copies of her Bicentennial Poem were placed in capsules to be opened up one hundred years later — one capsule in Ponca City and one at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. May her numerous descendants be on hand to witness the ceremony as her Bicentennial Poem is opened and read. Mrs. Fredricks, who was born in 1897, and her interviewers are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of the 21st century so that she will be bestowed the title of trio-centurion. Congratulations, Elizabeth Fredricks. Trails Highlight City Agenda on MondayBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor Two key issues for the Ponca City Board of Commissioners Monday at a regular session of the board will involve trails. The board will look at a final review of the City of Ponca City Trails Master Plan Executive Summary from Keith Franklin of LANDPLAN Consultants Incorporated of Tulsa, and also decide on whether to authorize a letter of intent on funding the city’s portion of a project involving trails. The summary includes an overview of the trails master plan, how the plan was developed, recommendation of the plan, an estimate of costs for implementation of the trails and what the next step will be after the completion of the master plan. The letter of intent is needed for the application for the “T-21” grant that is due on Jan. 3, 2000. The grant notification to the grant recipients of the approved projects will not take place until July 2000 with the state funding not available until October 2000. Another positive aspect of the project is that a portion of the 20 percent match, or the $80,000 can be made with “inkind” services. Information on the “inkind” amount will be available at a later time. The commission will also be asked to consider a traffic commission recommendation to install flashing school speed limit signs to replace the existing school speed limit signs on Bradley Avenue at Fairview Avenue. The consent agenda for the commissioners includes nominations by the Mayor, Tom Leonard, to various boards and commissions, including Hospital Authority, Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Also on the consent agenda is a recommendation to approve a bid with Tuxall Uniform Company from Oklahoma City to provide uniforms for the Police Department; a change order on work completed on street, alley and water line improvement project at Gibson Place and Little Lane by Chitwood Construction Company; and a resolution designating certain city employees as purchasing officers for the city. There will also be a budget status report for the first quarter ended Sept. 30, 1999, during the time of new business for the commission. Two other items on new business include a re-codification proposal and the rezoning of a tract of land located. The commissioners will also meet as members of the Ponca City Utility Authority, with consent agenda items including construction of residual dewatering improvements at the water treatment plant, a change order on the wastewater treatment plant project and payment for work on the Turkey Creek sanitary sewer project. Another item on the agenda would be for the purchase of a transformer for the Pecan Park Substation. Playhouse Comedy Opens on Friday NightExcitement is building as Ponca Playhouse nears opening night for “A Tuna Christmas.” Although Tuna, Texas, is inhabited by a wild assortment of zany characters, only two actors carry the show. This wickedly funny production opens Nov. 12, with additional performances Nov. 13, 14, 19, and 20. The comedy is directed by Christina Rich-Splawn and produced by Karen Rivers. The cast list is impressive. Dave May plays Thurston Wheelis, Elmer Watkins, Bertha Bumiller, R.R. Snavely, Aunt Pearl Burras, Sheriff Givens, Ike Thompson, Inita Goodwin, Leonard Childers, Phoebe Burkhalter and Joe Bob Lipsey. Phil Bandy portrays the other half of the cast; Arlies Struvie, Didi Snavely, Petey Fisk, Jody Bumiller, Charlene Bumiller, Stanley Bumiller, Vera Carp, Dixie Deberry, Helen Bedd, Farley Burkhalter and Garland Poteet. “Tuna Christmas” begins in our favorite little town of Tuna, Texas, where the Christmas yard display contest is underway and sponsored by the town’s very own radio station, OKKK. While the yard contest is in full swing, someone known only as “the phantom” has been wreaking havoc on the yard displays. This vandalism is causing no end of consternation for Vera Carp, winner of the past 14 contests, and for her best friend, Bertha Bumiller, whose son Stanley is everyone’s chief suspect. Then, of course on another note, Tuna City Secretary, Dixie Deberry, is threatening to shut off the lights if the Tuna Little Theatre can’t pay the bill. Not having lights will ruin the production of “A Christmas Carol,” leaving Charlene Bumiller, Stanley’s twin, heartbroken, and Stanley with no way to finish his community service hours. In the meantime, Didi Snavely of “Didi’s Used Weapons” is having a last minute rush on guns and such (due to the reappearance of the phantom), and her husband, R.R. has been seeing UFO’s again. All this holiday chaos is under the commentary and watchful eyes of the two local radio personalities, Arles Struvie and Thurston Wheelis of OKKK, which serves the greater Tuna area. Add to the mix the two local single gals, Inita Goodwin and Helen Bedd, both waitresses at the “Tastee Kreme,” who are out to steal the trophy for the annual yard decorating contest from Vera. To top all of this mayhem off, Aunt Pearl Burras, the local Tuna matriarch, is having a terrible time with the blue jays causing her hens to stop laying, and Petey Fisk, president and only member of the Greater Tuna Humane Society, is trying to reform Fresno, a dog/coyote mix into a proper pet and vegetarian, which keeps Petey in bandages and crutches. If the story seems confusing, it will clear up when you join Ponca Playhouse for an evening of merriment and mayhem — Tuna style! To make reservations, call the Playhouse box office at 765-5360 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to show time. All performances of “Tuna Christmas” are at 8 p.m., except the 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. “A Tuna Christmas” is made possible by the continuing support of Playhouse corporate sponsors Boettcher, Ryan and Martin, attorneys at law, The Gift Shoppe, and the Oklahoma Arts Council. Conservation District Seeking Spending IdeasNEWKIRK — Kay County Conservation District board members have scheduled a public meeting Tuesday evening to consider ways to spend recently approved funding for Year Three of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Cost-Share Program. County farmers and ranchers are invited to share their ideas during the developmental meeting to designate eligible cost-share conservation practices available within the district for program Year Three, subject to commission and board approval. Last year local board members determined funds would be used to construct new waterways. The developmental meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the conservation district office, 115 South Maple in Newkirk. County Cattlemen’s Group To Hold StagBLACKWELL — The Kay County Cattlemen’s Association will hold its annual stag on Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Elks Lodge in Blackwell, according to Dale DeWitt, Association President. The Stag begins at 6 p.m. with a social followed at 6:30 p.m. A meal of calf fries, baked beans, bread and liquid refreshments will be served. Following the meal a legislative update will be provided by an executive of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and Greg Highfill, Area Livestock Specialist for the OSU Cooperative Extension Service will provide a short program. The Stag is open to members, prospective members and guests. According to Dewitt, “Where else can you get a great meal and such Mooo-ing conversation just by being a member?” NOC Fall Musical Opens Nov. 12TONKAWA — “Children of Eden,” the Northern Oklahoma College fall musical, opens Friday, Nov. 12 in the Northern Performing Arts Center on the Tonkawa campus. Curtain time is 8 p.m. for performances Nov. 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. A matinee in set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Bringing to life stories from the Old Testament Book of Genesis, the show features a large cast, including Ponca City thespians James DeHaven as Cain, Trisha Challis as Mama Noah and John DeHaven as Noah’s son Japheth. Erin Sylvester and Skye Howery, Ponca City, play Aphra and Aysha respectively. Joshua Bell, Enid, plays Father and Tye Palmer, Perkins, has a double role as Adam and as Noah. Lara Lawson, Grove, is Eve. Ryan King, Oologah, plays Abel. Seth Fiscus, Blackwell, is Young Cain, while Cole Longcrier and Jeremy Pfaff, Blackwell, share the role of Young Abel. Donnie Mayden and Sue Faussett, Blackwell; Megan Kubik, Enid; Jennifer Butler, Newkirk; and Martha Hayes, Wakita, make up the Snake, who sings its song in five-part harmony. Scotty Blosch, Morrison, and Robert Keltch, Oklahoma City, play Ham and Shem respectively. Shannon Lee, Newcastle, is cast as Yonah. Male story tellers include Ty Albers, Blackwell; Bert Karp, Broken Arrow, Alex Breeding, Bixby; Josh Long and Dee DeLeon, Tonkawa; King, Keltch and Mayden. Female story tellers are Amanda Francisco, Enid; Marie Beyer, Margaux Griffith and Cynthia Lanham, Ponca City; Leslie Shults, Skiatook; Susie Black, Bartlesville; Butler, Challis, Faussett, Hayes, Howery, Kubik and Sylvester. “Children of Eden” is based on a concept by Charles Lisanby. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz with book by John Caird. The play is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York, and is directed by Mariann Priboy, Northern director of musical theatre. NOC Will Dedicate Media Lab TuesdayBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor TONKAWA — The world’s largest Media 100 Finish laboratory will be dedicated by Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa during a ceremony formally opening the Multi-Media and Digital Communications Computer Labs on Tuesday. Several industry leaders in Oklahoma and the surrounding states, as well as area dignitaries, have been invited to join area residents for the dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The dedication will be held in the Wilkin Technology Center Auditorium on the Tonkawa campus. Representatives from Media 100 and Intergraph will give hands-on demonstrations and seminars in the laboratory after the ceremony. Piyush Patel, director of the MMDC facility, said that area high school are invited to preview the MMDC lab on a come-and-go basis from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day. The Northern MMDC Club is sponsoring live demonstrations of the program capabilities and campus tours for the students. In addition to being the only school in Oklahoma to offer classes in Media 100 Finish and Softimage 3D, NOC has the first Intergraph Computer System laboratory in the state. At the Tonkawa campus, the ground floor of Wilkin Hall has been renovated as a high-tech facility designed to accommodate 23 Intergraph GX1 Pentium III Xeon Workstations running Windows NT. Wilkin Hall also houses the world’s largest Intergraph Fiber Channel Storage Solution, providing more than half a terabyte of high-speed storage for MMDC students. NOC is one of the few schools in the country to own a network of this speed. Three classes for the MMDC are taught by Patel and Dr. Glenn Cope. The three areas of study include Multi-Media Authoring, 3D Animation and Photography and Digital Imaging. Graduates of the MMDC program will earn the associate of applied science degree, allowing them to seek immediate employment at entry-level and above positions in the growing field of multi-media and digital communications. To access further information about Northern’s MMDC program, visit the website at www.north-ok.edu/mmdc. ‘Colgate Youth for America’ Campaign Programs AvailableLocal clubs and troops of the six largest national youth organizations are invited to enter their best community service projects as part of the “Colgate Youth for America” campaign. Colgate-Palmolive Company presents cash grants of up to $2,000 for the most creative and best executed projects by local units of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girls Incorporated, Camp Fire and 4-H, organizations which represent 13 million young Americans. A celebrity panel of judges, who volunteer their time and talent to the campaign will determine the top winners. Past judges have included Alex Trebek, Andrew Shue, Ethan Hawke, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Phylicia Rashad, Jack Wagner, Dean Cain, Yasmine Bleeth, Rebecca Gayheart and many other stars. Community service programs from local clubs and troops running between March 1, 1999 and March 1, 2000 are eligible to win one of more than 315 cash awards. Last year’s top winners reflect the ingenuity and resourcefulness of today’s kids in their approach to modern problems: A Boy Scout troop from Indiana instituted a “Safe Rides” program after their community lost six teenagers to alcohol-related car accidents. More than 100 volunteers recruit, train, advertise and raise funds for the service which operates weekend evenings. It is open to anyone who is too impaired to drive or whose designated driver is impaired. A Boys & Girls Club from Texas solicited donations for cooling fans for elderly shut-ins. The senior citizens center surveyed their “Meals-on-Wheels” program recipients to determine those most in need and club members made surprise deliveries throughout the community. A Camp Fire group from Oklahoma initiated and hosted two successful blood drives. Members toured a blood bank where they learned how donor programs work. The group contacted schools, businesses and churches soliciting donors and making appointments. A Girl Scout troop from Illinois published a resource guide of volunteering opportunities. The guide contains a quick reference with contacts and includes inspirational chapters of volunteering experiences by members. A 4-H club from Iowa trained senior citizens how to use the internet. Members paired with seniors and taught them how to use e-mail, as well as navigate and search the web. The pilot program was adopted state-wide. A Girls Incorporated unit from New York celebrated their town’s cultural diversity through art, storytelling and dance. Members recruited residents ranging in age from five to 100 of diverse ethnicity to showcase themes of triumph and tragedy in a community-wide performance. Program Director Jennifer Marcus Barbara says, “There are a lot of kids in our country who are working hard to solve problems in their communities. ‘Colgate Youth for America’ honors these special young people and encourages others to follow their inspiring examples of how to make our world a better place.” To date, the Colgate-Palmolive Company has awarded close to $6 million to America’s kids through “Colgate Youth for America.” The campaign, initiated in 1972 to encourage social responsibility, is now the longest-running corporate sponsored program for young people. “Colgate Youth for America” has been honored by The White House under the last five administrations, has received a Freedoms Foundation Award, is included in The Points of Light directory, and is praised annually by members of Congress, governors and mayors across the nation. Entry forms are now available through regional offices of the national organizations, or by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Colgate Youth for America Campaign, P.O. Box 1058, FDR Station, New York, NY 10150-1058. School CalendarPo-Hi Nov. 8 Literacy First meeting, Assembly Center, 8 a.m. Panic rehearsal, Howell Auditorium, 5 p.m. Nov. 9 Literacy First meeting at 8 a.m. Swim/dive meet at Stillwater, 4 p.m. Panic rehearsal at 5 p.m. DECA mini conference in Edmond. Nov. 10 Crime Stoppers assembly, Howell Auditorium, 11 a.m. Panic rehearsal continues. Nov. 11 Panic rehearsal at 5 p.m. Job Shadowing for seniors. Nov. 12 Cowley County Community College representative at Conference Room, 9 a.m. Drama/debate meet at Sand Springs. Nov. 13 Chorale auditions in Edmond, 8 a.m. OMEA band auditions in Midwest City. Swim/dive meet at Tulsa Union. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pancake on a stick or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Chicken strip tenders with hot roll or taco snack burrito, mashed potatoes and gravy, spiced apples, Oreos, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos or corn dog, apricots, oriental vegetables, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll or pizza pocket, fresh fruit, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, sour apple slime, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot dog or Taco Bell fiesta burrito, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, Curious George fruit snack, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Pretzel with cheese sauce or pizza stick, fruit cocktail, corn, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Danish roll or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Waffles and sausage or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pancake on a stick or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cinnamon toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Danish roll or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Waffles and sausage or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cinnamon toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. West Middle School Lunch Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Monday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Oreos, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos, apricots, mexican beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pizza pockets, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, seasoned green beans, sour apple slime, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili dog, tossed salad with ranch dressing, french fries, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Pizza, corn, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway. Monday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Oreos, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos, apricots, refried beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pizza pocket, fresh fruit, lettuce and tomato salad, twice baked potatoes, seasoned green beans, sour apple slime, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Hot dog, tossed salad with ranch dressing, cheese potatoes, fresh fruit, Curious George snack, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Pizza sticks, fruit cocktail, corn, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, dill spears or pasts with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. High School Lunch Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. Po-Hi Campus Mart Monday — Pizza pockets or ravioli with hot roll, Italian vegetables, veggie dippers, strawberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken patty sandwich or cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos or queso and nachos, broccoli with cheese sauce, tossed salad, jalapeno’s, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Burrito with chili and cheese or frito chili pie, Jello, corn, jalapeno’s, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Steakfingers, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, hot rolls, apple crisp and milk. Tuesday — Soft tacos, refried beans, green beans, pineapple chunks and milk. Wednesday — Ham and beans, hash browns, carrots, cornbread, frozen fruit bar and milk. Thursday — Taco burger, lettuce, cheese, french fries, corn, cookies, applesauce and milk. Friday — Corn dog, tator wedges, dill spear, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Smoked barbecue brisket, teriyaki pork chop with apple chutney or chef’s choice, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Beef stir fry, fiesta chicken or catch of the day, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Pot roast with veggies, chicken fajitas or chef’s choice, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. First Orthotics, Prosthetics Clinic Available in CountyBLACKWELL — Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital Physical Therapy and Novacare/Hanger Orthotics and Prosthetics are proud to present the first orthotics and prosthetics clinic in Kay County. “We now have the opportunity to provide patients in Kay County and the surrounding communities with high quality, custom fit orthotics and prosthetics. Patients no longer have to travel to a bigger city or perhaps even out of state to get top of the line orthotic and prosthetic devices,” states Scott McNeice, PTA. John Wilson of Novacare/Hanger Orthotics and Prosthetics is working in conjunction with the Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital Physical Therapy Department to provide these services to Blackwell and surrounding communities. John has been providing these services for more than 25 years and will be in the Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital PHysical Therapy department on Thursdays from 8 a.m. until noon. Physical therapy combined with the use of orthotics and prosthetics can greatly enhance the quality of life for some patients. Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital can now provide orthotics for problems associated with certain diseases. For example, people who suffer from diabetic pressure sores, children with cerebral palsy and adults who suffer from multiple sclerosis, stroke or other neurological conditions. Athletes who suffer injuries can also benefit from custom fit bracing. Prosthetics for amputees of all types is also available. For more information about this new service, you can call the physical therapy department at Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital. Hospice Provides Workshops To Help Cope With Holiday GriefThe first holiday season after the death of a loved one can be filled with dread and confusion. The Family Services staff of Hospice of Ponca City recognizes that the holidays can be difficult for the bereaved and will offer an hour-long workshop to help provide coping techniques. The workshop will be offered four different times. *Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4 to 5 p.m., at the Blackwell Library. *Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 to 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City. *Thursday, Nov. 11, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. *Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7 to 8 p.m., Westminster Village. These workshops are open to anyone in the community grieving the death of a loved one. There is no charge and no need to pre-register. Jo Clipson, M.Div., coordinator of the workshops, says the workshops will not make the holiday stress disappear, but many suggestions will be given to make the time easier. She says the bereaved often feel out of step with the season because everyone else seems so joyful and happy. There is also so much to do. When a person is already experiencing the great stress of grief, the additional strains of the holidays can create unbearable pressures. Clipson suggests that in the weeks and days before the holiday the grieving person tells his/her friends and relatives how he/she feels about the upcoming event. Surviving the holidays involves much communication concerning plans and feelings. Traditions will likely have to be altered since a family member is gone. The bereaved are cautioned not to feel guilty if they can’t or don’t want to do all the things they did before their loved ones died. In addition to the holiday workshops, Hospice of Ponca City offers support groups twice monthly for the grieving in the Ponca City area — on the second and fourth Mondays at either 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. at the Hospice office. Structured social events are also available, as is a support group for grieving parents hosted by Raindrops. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Woodlands Christian Church. Anyone who would like further information about the Holiday workshop or other grief support should call Hospice of Ponca City at 762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102. More Women Are Waiting To Be First-Time MomsThe number of women age 35 and older who gave birth increased 62 percent in Oklahoma between 1987 and 1996, according to a survey conducted by the Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. Nationally, the number of births to older mothers rose by 60 percent for this same time period. The survey results released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health revealed the following. • First-time mothers age 35 or older are 1.4 times more likely to have an intended pregnancy than younger mothers ages 20-29. • Seventy-five percent of the older first-time mothers have some college education compared to 52 percent of first time mothers ages 20-29. • Only eight percent of first-time mothers age 35 and older live in poverty compared to 23 percent of first-time mothers ages 20-29. • Ninety-six percent of older first-time mothers received first trimester prenatal care compared to 86 percent of first-time mothers ages 20-29. • Older first-time mothers are 1.8 times more likely to deliver a low birth weight baby than those ages 20-29. • First-time mothers age 35 or older are 1.8 times more likely to have a Caesarean delivery than those ages 20-29. • Nearly all (99 percent) of older first-time mothers age 35 or older are satisfied with the time the medical practitioner spent with them during their appointments compared to 88 percent of younger first-time mothers ages 20 -29. Older mothers are more likely to go to a private medical doctor or a health maintenance organization for prenatal care or delivery and are less likely to have Medicaid pay for prenatal care or delivery. “Despite the positive outcome of increased prenatal care, older mothers appear to be at increased risk of poor birth outcomes and complications. Research about older mothers is important to health care providers to help assess and monitor health during pregnancy, especially since the proportion of older first-time mothers in Oklahoma is increasing,” said J.R. Nida, M.D., commissioner of health. For more information or to receive complete copies of the survey results, call (405) 271-6761. Pawnee Plans Vets Day CelebrationPAWNEE — Pawnee is one of only a few towns, big or little, that can boast of three veterans awarded the Medal of Honor. Gu-Nuks De-chut-ish received a Medal of Honor for bravery while serving as an Indian scout for Col. Frank North in 1869. WW II had only 7 Marine Raiders in all of the U.S.A. to receive the medal. One of them was Maj. Kenneth Bailey. The third hero engraved on the Walk of Honor stone is WW II veteran Commander Earnest Evans, commanding officer of the USS Johnston. Veterans from Minnesota and Iowa who served with Commander Evans were in Pawnee recently to pay their respects. “He played a major role in defeating the Japanese forces. His valiant fighting spirit throughout this historic battle will endure as an inspiration to all who served with him.” He went down with his ship ... buried at sea. Time is drawing near for the one day each year when the U.S.A. takes time out to honor its veterans all across the nation. And here in Pawnee, plans are being completed for the annual observance at the Pawnee County Walk of Honor. The Pawnee County veterans committee has again invited the school students back to the courtyard for an encore performance of their musical salute to all veterans, all wars, all Americans who proudly wore the uniform to defend the freedom which the United States of America stands for. Veterans Day, 11th month, 11th day ... and at the 11th hour, the program will begin promptly with a student group assisting the local VFW with the raising of the big flag in the courtyard and the playing of the National Anthem by the Pride of Pawnee school band. The program will include student talks, poems and a special presentation by the grade school honor choir with a musical salute to the Veterans. Also the Veterans committee will have recognitions, the reading of the Honor Roll, the Walk of Honor, placing of the wreaths ... the playing of taps will sound the end of the ceremony. Everyone near and far are welcome to attend the Veterans Day ceremony. The seating will be furnished and refreshments served by the Chambers’ Ronnie Jestes. Come a little early and meet some of the friends and family of your war buddies. But if you can’t, then you are encouraged to fly the flag wherever you are. Some call it Old Glory, some call it the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever you call it, it’s the same old flag. A few more stars have been added over the years and a lot more blood has been shed. The flags waving in the breeze is like a salute to the Veterans. Veterans Day 1999 ... Pawnee America. Economic Development Day Friday at ULCAs part of continuing efforts to strengthen the state’s economic development, Oklahoma higher education will host its first-ever statewide Economic Development Day on Friday. The University Learning Center (ULC) here will be hosting the ITV broadcast at its site at the Conoco Complex and the public is invited to participate. Guests should enter Gate F and tell the attendant where they want to go. The day’s activities at ULC are set to begin at 7 a.m., with coffee and doughnuts and a tour of the facilities. The welcome is set for 7:10 a.m., followed by the Statewide Economic Development Day Broadcast. Designed to generate conversation between Oklahoma business leaders and state college and university representatives about future partnership opportunities, Economic Development Day will be both statewide and local in focus, Activities will include a 40-minute broadcast via OneNet, the state’s telecommunications and information network, to college and university campuses around the state. Following the statewide broadcast, institutions will host local events on their campus for area business, education and community leaders and legislators. Keynote Speakers The broadcast will keynote speakers who are state leaders in economic development, education, and business and industry. Topics to be addressed will include building a quality workforce, developing specialized training programs, linking Oklahoma college graduates with Oklahoma jobs, maximizing economic development efforts, and transferring ideas and products from university labs to the marketplace. Institution specific events will vary but may include panel discussions by business and higher education leaders, roundtable discussions, half or full-day conferences and campus tours. “Business and industry are increasingly turning to Oklahoma higher education to fill their workforce and business needs. The high-tech, information-rich environment we now operate in requires strong partnerships for success,” said Chancellor Hans Brisch. “It is our hope that Economic Development Day will enable higher education to not only inform businesses of existing services on campuses across the state, but also learn more about what businesses foresee their needs will be in the years to come so we can develop solutions now,” Brisch said. Speaking during the statewide broadcast will be: Keith E. Bailey, Chairman, President and CEO, The Williams Companies, Inc., Tulsa; Hans Brisch, Chancellor, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Oklahoma City; Bill W. Burgess Jr., Chairman, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Lawton; Ronald E. Bussert, Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma City; Frank Keating, Governor, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City; William A. Hagstram, Chairman and CEO, UroCor, Inc., Oklahoma City; Sidney A. Hudson, Head of the Office of System Advancement and Economic Development, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Oklahoma City; Sharon L. Sutherlin, Director of Oklahoma Operations, Telos Center for Excellence, Lawton; Dr. W. Roger Webb, President, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond; and Michael R. Zimmerman, President, Hercules Pet Products, Tishomingo. “The statewide Economic Development Day is a celebration of the powerful partnerships that Oklahoma higher education and business and industry represent," said State Regents Chairman Bill W. Burgess Jr. “It is recognition that by working together, higher education and business can communicate needs to one another and produce results that translate into a better Oklahoma.” Local Activities Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and Northern Oklahoma College are assisting with the special day. After the broadcast there will be a discussion, followed by a presentation by the ULC Advisory Board Chairman. Discussion will center how the ULC, area communities and business and industries can partner to strengthen the area’s economic attractiveness. Next will be a presentation by Dr. Joe Kinzer, president of Northern Oklahoma College. He will talk about programs and services at Northern and ways to partner with others for economic benefit of the surrounding communities. This will be followed by a presentation by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce. Native American Heritage Week PlannedBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor The 1999 Native American Heritage Week will be held in the Ponca City schools Nov. 15-19 with several school activities and pow-wow’s planned. Activities will start Nov. 17 with Tony Arkeketa speaking at Liberty Elementary School. Wednesday’s activities include several pow-wow’s at local elementary schools. They are: Roosevelt from 8:45 to 9:40 a.m., Garfield Academy from 10 to 10:55 a.m., and Liberty Elementary School from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be held at North Park after the second assembly for student dancers. On Thursday, Nov. 18, all school will participate in Native American Heritage Pride Day with students and staff wearing their Heritage T-shirts. Festivities will conclude on Friday with more pow-wow’s. They will be Lincoln Elementary from 8:45 to 9:40 a.m. (Alternative School as guests), Middle School from 10 to 10:55 a.m., and Trout Elementary from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided for student dancers at North Park. The head staff will be Thomas Roughface, master of ceremonies, Wilkie Eagle, head singer, Jim Kemble, head singer, and Chris LittleCook, adult dancer. This week of celebration is coordinated by Ponca City Schools Title IX Indian Education Program and the Johnson O’Malley Program. Other Heritage week activities will be implemented at various school sites throughout the week. All students that dance in full regalia are invited to participate in these pow-wow assemblies. Parents need to contact a Title IX staff member so that the students will be excused from their school site. Title IX members are Lucy Kent, 767-8050; Jeanna Rush, 767-8060; Nellie Roughface, 767-8010; Jo Keating, 767-9500, ext. 128; Chris LittleCook, 763-0120; Laura Arkeketa, 767-8042; and Anna Adams, 767-8020. DEATHSJames Alfred Kelly James Alfred KellyBLACKWELL — James Alfred Kelly, resident of Blackwell, died Thursday morning, Nov. 4, 1999 at Hillcrest Manor in Blackwell. He was 72. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 8, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the First Assembly of God Church in Blackwell with the Rev. Jackie Crafton and the Rev. Raymond Mayfield officiating. Burial will be conducted at the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell. James Alfred Kelly was born July 11, 1927 in Grainola, Okla., the son of Charles Edward and Sophia (Custer) Kelly. At the age of 14, following the death of his parents, he left Grainola to live with his brother and sister in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. He began working for Phillips Oil Company as a pipe fitter in Odessa, Texas following his discharge from service in World War II. He was married to Ethel Corena Wideman on June 11, 1955 in Blackwell. They made their home in Gold Smith, Texas for one month, then moved to Blackwell where he began working for Blackwell Zinc Co. in Yard Maintenance and worked there until 1974 when the plant closed. He then was employed by Electron as a Core Maker, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife, Ethel of the home; three sons, Timothy Mark Kelly of Blackwell, James Alan Kelly of Ponca City and Jonathan “Jon” Kelly of Blackwell; three daughters, Paula Jeanne Diedrich of Blackwell, Christina “Tina” G. Ferrill of Ponca City and Jennifer L. Swanson of Broken Arrow; two brothers, Edward LeRoy Kelly of Winters, Calif. and Arthur Donald Kelly of Chelsea, Okla.; two sisters, Mary McNett of Andrew, Texas and Nina Bailey of Hennessey; also fifteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elmer and Elvin Kelly, and a sister, Alpha Hoggett. Memorial may be made in Mr. Kelly’s memory to the First Assembly of God Building Fund, 624 West Lincoln, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. William David HalseyWilliam David Halsey, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, along with his wife Mary Jo, as a result of an automobile accident. He was 81. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at Second Baptist church with the Rev. Paul Graham, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. William David Halsey was born on Sept. 3, 1918 in Fredonia, Kan., the son of Andrew and Verna Esther (Case) Halsey. He was raised in Kansas and graduated from Wichita schools. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine during World War II and was discharged on Dec. 16, 1942. He made his home in Ponca City for many years and was a car salesman. He married Mary Jo Irons on April 16, 1984 in Ponca City. Mr. Halsey was a member of the Second Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Kirk W. Halsey; a daughter, Diana M. Kelley of Edmond; a step-mother, Vada Halsey of Wichita; one brother, Paul Halsey of Topeka; a sister, Frances Manning of Sun City, Arizona, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. Mary Jo HalseyMary Jo Halsey, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, along with her husband William, as a result of an automobile accident. She was 80. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Graham, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mary Jo Halsey was born on May 29, 1919 in Augusta, Kan., the daughter of J.W. and Bertha (Maugans) Offill. As a young child, she moved to old Kaw City, and then to Ponca City where she attended school. She married Clarence Raymond Irons on April 1, 1934 in Ponca City. Mr. Irons served in the military for over 23 years and Mary Jo was able to travel with him to various places, including Japan for three years. The couple and their two children returned to Ponca City in 1961, where they made their home. Mary Jo and her husband worked for a time for Shawn Manor Nursing Home and the Ponca City Public Library. She also worked for Hopkins Bakery, as well as being a homemaker. Mr. Irons died on Feb. 16, 1981. Mary Jo married William Halsey on April 16, 1984 in Ponca City. Both were retired. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Raymond Irons of Ponca City; a daughter, Mary Burghart of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Betty Jean Smith of Ponca City; a brother, James Walter Offill of Howell, N.J.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Clarence and her second husband, William. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Ok. 74601. Virginia Lee King HamonFAIRFAX — Virginia Lee King Hamon, resident of Fairfax, Okla., died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999 in Fairfax Memorial Hospital of congestive heart failure. She was 92. The funeral service will be Monday, Nov. 8, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the Wallace Avenue Baptist Church in Shawnee with the Rev. DuWayne Colvin officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee under direction of Roesch-Walker Funeral Home. Virginia Lee King Hamon was born May 1, 1907 in Lipan, Texas, the daughter of Charles E. Kelly and Sarah L. Hood Kelly. She received her education in the Depew High School and Oklahoma A&M College. Mrs. Hamon was a dietitian and cook for many years at Jefferson Elementary School in Shawnee. She and Henry V. King were married in 1927 and he preceded her in death in 1956. In 1978 she was married to Claude Hamon and he preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Hamon is survived by a sister, Veda Bittale of Fairfax, three granddaughters, two great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and her son, Hal King. Gary Dominick WagnerPERRY — Gerald Dominick “Guy” Wagner, resident of Perry, Okla., died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 at 4:58 a.m. in the Perry Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was 58. The Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Perry with Richard Barker officiating. Brown-Sisson Funeral Home, Perry, is in charge of arrangements. Gerald Dominick Wagner was born Feb. 21, 1941 in Perry, the son of Emil and Frances (Blatt) Wagner. He attended rural schools in Noble County and in Perry public schools. Mr. Wagner worked as a diesel mechanic for Lee Way Motor Freight in Oklahoma City; Mid-America in Tucumcari, N.M., Smith Trucking, Rupp Drilling Service, Taber’s Welding, and Cliff’s 66, and had worked for area farmers and ranchers. He had also done painting, carpentry work, corral and fence building. He served with the United States Army’s 95th division at Fort Dix, N.J., and was a member of the 95th division reserve unit at Stillwater, Okla. Mr. Wagner enjoyed his friends and family and his daily visits to Mr. C’s. Surviving are a son, Jerald David “Jay” Wagner of Blackwell; one daughter, Ebony Aguilar of Edmond; a step-son, Adam Mathis of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Raymond Francis Wagner of Perry, William Emil Wagner of Wichita, and Marvin Larry Wagner of Oklahoma City; a twin sister, Mrs. Charlie (Geraldine “Jerry”) Gilbreath of Perry, five other sisters, Mrs. Jack (Virginia) Slay and Mrs. Albert (Esther Smith) Cawood, both of Perry; Mrs. Cecil (Emily) Leaming and Mrs. James (Dolly) Kent, both of Pond Creek, and Mrs. Joe (Jean Ann) Glaser of Ponca City; an uncle and his wife in Perry and his special friend, Kathy Bovard of Blackwell; also two grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may be made in Mr. Wagner’s memory to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for cancer research or the charity of choice, in care of Brown-Sisson Funeral Home, 1010 North Seventh Street in Perry, OK 73077. ObituariesHazel Evans JohnsonHazel Evans Johnson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, Nov. 5, 1999 at the Shawn Manor Nursing Home. She was 91. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999 in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Kent Dorsey, pastor, First Christian Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Hazel Evans Johnson was born Aug. 26, 1908 in Berlin, Okla., the daughter of Phillip Andrew and Bertha (Hime) Youker. She grew up in the Berlin area and attended school in the Drumright and Avant schools. On June 28, 1924 she was married to William Newton Evans in Tonkawa. The couple made their home in Blackwell, Billings, Perry, and rural Kaw City before retiring to Ponca City. They were engaged in farming while living in Billings and Perry. Mr. Evans preceded his wife in death in 1975. Mrs. Evans was a seamstress for Mid-America Manufacturing for a number of years. After leaving Mid-America she continue to work as a seamstress in her home. In addition she sold Avon products for many years. On Aug. 7, 1976 she was married to William Henry Johnson in Ponca City. The couple made their home here. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death in October of 1986. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the First Christian Church, and in years past the Ready to Help Club and the Round Grove Community Stitch and Chatter Club. She enjoyed crocheting and tatting. She had crocheted many caps for newborns and the St. Joseph Medical Center. Surviving are a son, Leroy Evans of Ponca City; two stepsons, Lloyd Johnson and George Johnson, both of Ponca City; two brothers, Bob Youker of Grand Junction, Colo. and Don Youker of Ponca City; one sister, Opal McLane of Ponca City; four daughters-in-law, Myrtle Evans, Carolyn Evans, and Nadine Evans, all of Ponca City and Nancy Evans Leven of Newkirk; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Harry Lee Evans, Phillip Sherman Evans, and Allen Ray Evans, a step-son, Lawrence Johnson; two brothers, Windsor Youker and Roy Youker, and five sisters, Addie Lee, Florence Prestridge, Bessie Warren, Naomi Youker, and Idabell Lilly. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 210 North Fifth, Ponca City, OK 74601. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Monday. The family will be at 1617 North Fourth Street. paid obituary Mary Elizabeth Thompson SheltonSHIDLER — Mary Elizabeth Thompson Shelton, longtime Shidler resident, died at the home of her daughter in Shidler at 1 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Shidler on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ponca City, Okla. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. Mary E. Thompson Shelton was born on Sept. 2, 1908, the sixth child of Daniel Webster and Cora Elnora (Miller) Thompson, near Coweta, Okla. She grew up in that area and was married to Bert H. Shelton on June 3, 1927. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1977, just a few weeks after they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple moved to the Shidler area in 1945 when Mr. Shelton was transferred here by Gulf Oil Company. In later years they owned and operated a service station in Shidler for many years. Mary became a member of the Shidler First Baptist Church in 1947. She has been an active member for over 50 years. She loved children and taught in the Primary Department and helped with Bible School for many years. She enjoyed being a homemaker, working in her yard with her flowers, being with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and since May with her great-great-granddaughter. She lived alone until her last month. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Ray, Omer and Ralph Thompson; two sisters, May Robinson and Essie Van Meter Reed; three sons-in-law, Ross Bowker, Jim Bowker and Bob Bowen; her husband Bert, and one great-granddaughter, Bobbi Jo Cranford. She is survived by four daughters: Ruth Robinson and husband, Vern, June Bowker, Betty Bowen, and Joyce Davis and husband Ed, all of Shidler, Okla. Her grandchildren: Cheryl Cranford and husband Bob of Skiatook, Okla., Kelli Owens and husband Terry of Collinsville, Okla., Mary Kathryn Voyles and husband Richard of Tomball, Texas, Terry Bowker and wife La Veta of Aztec, N.M., Gena Warren and husband Joe of Kaw City, Carol Gratias and husband Dean and Pamela Payne and husband Al of Ponca City. Her great-grandchildren: Carri Cranford of Stillwater, Jacob and Christopher Owens of Collinsville, Okla., Greg Voyles of Bracketville, Texas, Brian and J.R. Voyles of Tomball, Texas, Tyrell and Jared Bowker of Aztec, N.M., Jim Warren of Kaw City, Jeremy Gratias of Tahlequah, Joy Sharp and Eric Payne of Ponca City. Great-great-granddaughter: Brittany Elizabeth Sharp of Ponca City. Brother: Ted Thompson of Ramona, Okla. Also many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives. Casket bearers will be grandsons: Bob Cranford, Terry Owens, Richard Voyles, Terry Bowker, Joe Warren, Dean Gratias, and Al Payne. Honorary bearers will be great-grandsons: Greg, Brian and J.R. Voyles, Tyrell and Jared Bowker, Jim Warren, Jeremy Gratias, Eric Payne, and Jacob and Christopher Owens. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 53, Shidler, Okla. 74652. Friends may call at the Shidler Chapel from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSRoyal Neighbors to Meet — The Royal Neighbors of America will meet for lunch on Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral. All members are urged to attend, and guests are always welcome. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Middle School Meeting —İThe East Middle School PTSA board meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Library. Auction: Mobile home and 2.5 acres. Saturday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. 3449 North Enterprise, Ponca City. From the Pioneer Women at 14th and Lake Road, go 6 miles East on Lake Road. (watch for the water tower on the North side). Then 2.5 miles North on the East side. adv. Benefit Sale Set — St. Mary’s Benefit Sale is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 West Central. Hundreds of added items — the tables and racks are overflowing. Everyone welcome to come and shop. Hobby Lobby Store hours Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. adv. Public Invited — The Ponca City Public Schools will be holding an information and communications update meeting regarding High School Renewal. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. (bring a brown bag lunch) on Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the West Wing of the Administration Center. Call Weny Milligan at 767-8000 if you plan to attend. Come By and see selection of Sandi Gore Evans Snowmen! Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Mini-Craft Show — A mini-craft show will be held on Dec. 4 at Frontier School. To set up a booth contact Shelley Cook at 723-4260. Booth rental will be $5. A Christmas Parade will also be held at 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be given to first place in individual and group float divisions. Following the parade, Santa will be at Frontier Cafeteria. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Serving in U.S. Army — Army Pvt. Joseph P. Gates has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. During the training, Gates received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is the son of Marilyn and Phillip Gates of Red Rock, and grandson of Jess and Vesta Gates of Route 1, Ralston. Gates is a 1998 graduate of Frontier High School, Red Rock. Red Rock Christian Church Homecoming Sunday, November 7th. Fellowship at 10:00, worship at 11:00. Everyone invited. adv. New Merchandise Available — New low prices and lots of new merchandise at My Favorite Things, a resale shop benefiting Hospice of Ponca City and Peachtree Landing, 201 North First in Ponca City. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call that an accident had occurred in the 900 block of North Seventh Street at 7:04 a.m. Friday. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Vandalism — An official with 101 Beverage, 800 North First Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:29 a.m. Friday that there had been some vandalism at freshly poured cement. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Swing Class at Kem’s Gym for adults and older teens. Professional teacher. 765-7726. adv. Suspicious Activity — An official with Public Transit reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:45 a.m. Friday that some narcotics had been left on a bus in the 2100 block of North Ash Street. An officer was assigned and the property was brought to the police department. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2700 block of North Fifth Street at 1:53 a.m. Saturday that a 28-year-old woman was being held for DUI, driving left of center and possession of marijuana. Another 24-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant for failure to obey and a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. Vandalism —İA man from the 900 block of East Hartford Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:37 a.m. Friday that some vandalism had occurred at his business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Darts Start at 3:00 p.m. at The blue Lite lounge, Saturday, 11/13/99. 501 doubles, double elimination. $5 entry, 125% payout. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:54 a.m. Friday that a 19-year-old man was being held on city warrants for failure to pay. Butter Braids: Plain, cream cheese plus five fruit flavors. Thaw-bake and enjoy. Great gifts. 114 S. 5th. 767-8336. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South First Street and Oklahoma Avenue at 11:48 a.m. Friday that a 36-year-old man was being held for DUI and operating a vehicle not reasonable and proper. A wrecker towed the vehicle from the scene and Animal Control was contacted to pick up a dog. Garage Sale -1600 Clark- Sunday, 9 - 5. adv. Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 12:01 p.m. Friday that an accident had occurred at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Whitworth Avenue. Another officer was assigned and a report was taken. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assess ments. Next school scheduled Friday, November 12th, and Saturday, November 13th, starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv. Theft — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:02 p.m. Friday that a theft had occurred at the intersection of Lake Road and Pecan Road. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Subject Held — An employee at Hastings reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:36 p.m. Friday that a shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and a 19-year-old woman was held for petit larceny. Do You know that you can get the same prices for hearing aids as the big city does but the big difference is it is located right here in Ponca City. Heartland Hearing Aid Center, 1302 North 7th. Local service and support five days a week just for you. 767-1961. adv. Theft —İA man from the 900 block of South Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:45 p.m. Friday that a theft had occurred at his rental property. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The Angels’ Garden Candles: Receive 15% off on these heavenly scented candles through December 31, 1999 by calling Judi Newland, Distributor, at 765-9795. adv. Property Not Returned — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:47 p.m. Friday that someone had failed to return rental property to The Music Suit, 1806 North Fifth Street. Citation Issued —İAn officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 2:58 p.m. Friday in stopping a vehicle at North Ash Street and West Highland Avenue. Two other officers responded and a citation was issued. Suspicious Activity —İAn officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 500 block of East Grand Avenue at 3:20 p.m. Friday that several subjects were getting ready to fight. The officer escorted one subject to the police department. Accident — An official at Washington School reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:25 p.m. Friday that a minor accident had occurred in front of the school involving a school bus and a vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Property Missing — An official with Edwin Fair in the 1500 block of North Sixth Street requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 3:48 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that some property had been taken from a vehicle. Fight — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 10:28 p.m. Friday that several subjects were in a parking lot trying to fight and kicked a dent in a vehicle. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and an assault and battery report was taken. Vehicles Damaged — The Communications Center received several calls at 3:39 p.m. Friday that a manhole cover had been removed in the 1000 block of West South Avenue. An ambulance crew reported damage after hitting the hole, and police took a report of another vehicle hitting the open manhole. Accident — An ambulance crew from the Ponca City Fire Department reported at 3:55 p.m. Friday that a truck had hit the side mirror of the ambulance while at the intersection of North First Street and Cleveland Avenue. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded and took a report. Vehicle Hit — The Communications Center received a 911 call from a man at the intersection of East South Avenue and South Fourth Street at 6:15 p.m. Friday that a tanker truck had struck his vehicle while in the parking lot and left. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Threat — An employee at Johns Auto, 1400 block of North Union street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:17 p.m. Friday that a customer had made threats. An officer was assigned and a report was taken and a request for an extra patrol of the business was made. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7 p.m. Friday that a minor accident had occurred at the intersection of Lake Road and Monument Road. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:34 p.m. Friday that an accident had occurred at Oklahoma 156 and West South Avenue extension. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Kay County Sheriff’s Office was notified. Computer Missing — A man from the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue was at the Ponca City Police Department at 8:24 p.m. Friday to report that a computer had been taken from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:33 p.m. Friday that a 28-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and Liberty Avenue at 10:56 p.m. Friday that a 27-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear and a seat belt violation. Fight — The Communications Center received a 911 call from a motorist in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue at 11:24 p.m. Friday that several subjects were fighting in a parking lot using chains. Four officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a warrant request was made for an assault and battery. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and took one victim to the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of West Highland at 11:34 p.m. Friday that a 19-year-old man was being held on possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. Vehicle Towed — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 400 block of South Ash Street at 12:22 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle was being driven through yards and hit a gas meter. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and located an identified vehicle at the intersection of South Fourth Street and East Houston Avenue. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a report was taken. A 28-year-old man was held for DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, not having insurance, operating a vehicle at speeds not reasonable and proper. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:20 a.m. Saturday from the 800 block of North Elm Street that assistance was needed. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a 40-year-old man was held for public intoxication and a report was taken on an assault and battery. A man was taken by a Ponca City Fire Department ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. LIFESTYLESAARP Meeting Set for Nov. 9 AARP Meeting Set for Nov. 9Chapter 432 of The American Association of Retired People will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Wheatheart Nutrition center, 319 West Grand, in Ponca City on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Featured speaker will be from the City Utility Department, and the program will be about how the homeowner can cut utility costs during the colder months. The time allotted for questions from the members will allow for any related questions that members might have. A regular feature of the monthly meetings covers the Legislative Report on all bills passed or currently being considered that affect Senior Citizens. AARP members will also extend congratulations to Marie Trenary, executive director of the local RSVP, on her appointment by Gov. Keating to the Oklahoma Community Service commission. Democrats Plan MeetingThe Kay County Democrats will hold the regular monthly meeting Thursday, Nov.11, at 7:30 p.m. in the PACE Hall located at 1202 West Ponca Avenue in Ponca City. All county democrats are invited and urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Donna Swope, Kay County chair, 767-8354. Local Teen Concentrates on Horses, Ropes, TimingBy S.L. Dickey New Staff Writer In a world bound by horses, ropes, time and hard work, fourteen-year-old Ann Smith is lassoing success. Smith recently returned from the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show and Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. The 1,011 toughest kids in the world competed during this event. In order to participate in this show, athletes must qualify. Smith spent an entire year qualifying for five events — reining, working cow horse, team roping, break-away calf roping and team penning. Smith made the final 15 in three events — reining, heading and working cow horse. Considering that her age group is 18 and under, with Smith only 14, it’s quite an accomplishment few her age have achieved. Bottom line, Smith works hard. Designated PatternIn the reining event, the rider must ride a designated pattern and rein their horse through the pattern. The competitors know about an hour before the event which pattern they will ride. The pattern is posted and all riders ride the same. “You must stay totally focused. There are stops and circles, and you must hit your marks, and you must stop exactly at the right positions,” explains Smith. Riders start with a clean slate score of 70 and then receive plus or minus points from judges for their maneuvers. Smith placed 10th in this event. The working cow horse event is the most dangerous of youth show events. The competitor must work a cow at high speed. First, the rider rides the required reining pattern. Then a cow is released, and the rider must keep the animal in one end of the arena. Next, the rider must run the cow down the fence and turn its direction four times. The rider also takes the animal off the wall and circles the cow once right and once left according to the pattern. The danger of this event lies in the unpredictability of the cow and the high speed at which it is done. Often the cow will bolt and run right under the rider’s horse, knocking the horse to the ground and throwing the rider. Smith has seen several wrecks during this event. At the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show and Convention, Smith placed 13th in the working cow horse event. Roping EventsIn the heading event, Smith ropes a steer over the head, her partner an adult (the same for all contestants) roping the heels. This is a timed event where the steer is released from a chute, and the riders cannot break the timed barrier until the steer clears the chute. The header ropes the head first, turns off left once the rope is tight and then the heeler ropes the heels of the steer. After the steer is headed and heeled, the two ropers are faced up, meaning facing each other with the steer roped in between — the time is recorded by judges. There are not many female ropers in the world of rodeo. Roping is Smith’s favorite event. Her future goal is to become one of the best ropers in the United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC). Smith practices every single day. After a day at school, she comes home to begin her life as a professional athlete. She begins her roping practice with a “dummy” steer. This dummy is made of PVC pipe and has a steer head attached. Smith spends about thirty minutes just throwing her rope over and over again and roping the dummy head. She then saddles her horse and, once the horse is warmed up, begins practice from the saddle — the real deal. She has a cattle chute in her home arena. Repeatedly, her dad releases a calf from the chute, and Smith ropes it. After about two hours of practice, followed by care for her horses, Smith heads for the house for dinner and homework. Around the Ponca City area, there are ample opportunities for Smith to perfect her sport. “There is a roping every night of the week. I only get to go about two nights a week and that’s only if I keep my grades up,” says Smith. Smith enters over 130 roping events a year. Consistency the KeyConsistency is a key to a roper’s success, but there are bad days. “Some days you just rope bad. When that happens, I go back to the dummy, back to the basics. A lot of roping is mental,” says Smith. Besides roping and practice, Smith must have a good horse. Part of the practice time includes training her horse. The horse plays an integral part of roping the steer in the shortest amount of time possible. The horse learns from its rider, and they become one in anticipating the behavior of the released steer. Besides her great accomplishments at the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show and Convention, Smith has also done quite well in several area events. In a Morrison, Okla., event, Smith took home a Billy Cook saddle as the champion. And in Ft. Smith, Ark., at a United States Team Roping Championship, Smith brought home a Dale Martin trophy saddle as the number one team out of 425 total teams. In both of those events, Smith was the youngest person entered. Recently at a USTRC Roping in Hutchinson, Kan., Smith won three ropings. Over this past weekend in Oklahoma City, her team finished 20th out of 250 in the #5 Shoot-Out of the 1999 National Finals of Team Roping of the USTRC. Entering these roping events requires Smith to choose a partner. Her partner choices include a circle of older male friends that are always eager to rope with Smith and a group of youth ropers in Kansas and Oklahoma. Smith is quick to acknowledge that the support of her parents make her accomplishments possible. “My mom and dad back me 100 percent. I couldn’t do this without them.” Smith is a poised young woman with a steeled look of determination in her eyes. Equally comfortable in boots by Dr. Martens or Justin, jeans by Tommy Hilfiger or Rockies, this versatile young lady has places to go and things to do. Her parents may provide the support, but Smith makes it happen with hard work and unrelenting stubbornness to perfect her craft. Lockwoods Celebrate AnniversaryEverett and Ida Faye Lockwood Jr. of Newkirk, recently observed their 45th wedding anniversary with family and friends. The couple was married Oct. 30, 1954, at the First Methodist Church in Ponca City. The Rev. Byron C. Cravens officiated. Both grew up in Newkirk, attended school there, and established a home there. Mrs. Lockwood is retired. She worked for Dr. W.A. McDonald in Newkirk for 25 years. Mr. Lockwood, a 1956 graduate of Oklahoma State University, is employed in The Ponca City News advertising department. The couple’s daughter and son-in-law, Cheri and Lyle Lowe, live in Mustang. Two grandsons, Justin, who is in his last year of law school at Oklahoma City University, and Jay Lowe, who is a senior at the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Lockwood served a tour of duty with the United States Army in Germany. He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Moose Lodge and the Elks. The Lockwoods enjoy traveling and vacations and are planning a special anniversary trip at a later date. Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter MeetsXi Gamma Sigma chapter members met Oct. 26 at the home of LaRannah Bartlett. Most of the 14 members present wore costumes. The business meeting was conducted by Peggy Cookson, president, who led the members In the Opening Ritual, followed by roll call. Communications from International received were read, and a letter was read from the Xi Kappa Mu chapter in Branson concerning the upcoming Branson Getaway. LaRannah Bartlett read from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi, and the city council report was given by Peggy Cookson. The date of the Preferential Tea was announced as Nov. 7 at Angel Central. Possible service projects were discussed for the coming year, and members were encouraged to bring items for Domestic Violence. The name of a new transferee was presented. The next meeting will be Nov. 9 in the home of Jane Culver. Halloween secret sister gifts were distributed. Singles Network Lists ScheduleThe Singles Network is a group of single people, either by choice or by divorce or widowed, that gathers for fellowship and mutual support. Activity schedule for the week of Nov. 7-13 includes: Nov. 7: A game of miniature golf, call Edie at 762-3071 Nov. 8: Join the group at Furr’s at 6 p.m.for dinner. Nov. 9: Come on over for CCC from 7-9 p.m., call Edie at 762-3071 if you would like to attend. Nov. 11: Join the group for the general meeting at 6 p.m. at the Amarillo Grill and help plan December’s calendar. Nov. 13: Go to Lillie’s Family Restaurant in Pawnee for breakfast with us. The group will leave the Presbyterian Church parking lot at 8 a.m. Couple Observes AnniversaryLarry and Gladys Harrison celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Nov. 6 with family. The couple recently returned from Italy, especially enjoying their time in Venice. They are planning a golfing trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. The couple celebrated with a daughter, Cheryl O’Neill of Yukon, and her family, Mickey, Chelsey and Mandi; a son, Larry Harrison Jr. of Enid, and his family, Tracey, Kayla, Carley and Katie. Busy Time Ahead for Newkirk MSBNEWKIRK — Newkirk Main Street board held its monthly meeting on Oct. 18 at Smith Country. Dorothy Gilbreath, president, presided over the meeting. The board heard reports from the various Main Street committees. Keith Bowen reported on the progress of the Main Street’s CD-ROM being prepared by Northern Oklahoma College. The project is to be completed by Nov. 9, which is the date of the Multi-Media and Digital Communications Computer Lab dedication and open house. In addition to comprehensive information about Newkirk and hundreds of photographs, the CD will include trivia, games and screensavers. Anyone interested in purchasing one may contact Newkirk Main Street at 362-2377. Carolyn Williamson, design committee chairman, gave the report on the upcoming “Joyous Occasion” event to be held Nov. 20-21. This event includes festive table settings for every occasion and a quilt show. Table settings will include not only antique dishes, but also more casual dining, as well as children’s tea sets. Proceeds from this event are earmarked for Main Street design grants. Albright Abstract is one of the sponsors for this project. The promotion committee is gearing up for the Christmas season. The Children’s Christmas Shop will once again be held on the second Saturday of December. This unique shop is for children only. All proceeds from this shop return to the merchants who participate. Here, children can shop for their entire family in a safe, friendly environment. When they leave the shop, they can go home and place their gifts under the tree. Gifts are all under $15, priced in even dollar increments, and gift wrapped free of charge. All wrapping paper, ribbon and other supplies are donated by the community. Newkirk Nursing Center provides decorated sacks for the children to carry their purchases home in. Albright Abstract also cosponsors this event with Main Street. Main Street will be hosting a Main Street Money giveaway on Dec. 18. Participating merchants will give away tickets to all those who enter their store and an additional ticket will be distributed for each $10 purchased. You do have to be present to win. Jana Shafer reported on the Junior Main Street activities for the month. They have written letters in support of Newkirk’s nomination for the Great American Main Street award. They decorated the downtown for fall with pumpkins and gourds donated by Liz Maupin. They also picked up trash, weeded the pocket parks, folded calendars, delivered business newsletters, and colored the fronts of the brochures for the “Joyous Occasions.” Jennifer Buxton EngagedMr. and Mrs. James Buxton of Ponca City announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Lynelle, to Timothy Kevin Parker II, son of Connie Parker and Susan Parker of Oklahoma City. The couple plans a Nov. 13 wedding in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The bride-elect earned a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is employed at Analytical Research Lab in Edmond. Parker is a graduate of UCO and is employed with Alcohol and Drug Testing Inc. in Oklahoma City. Gordon Lillie, Pawnee Bill, Named to Texas Trail of FamePAWNEE — Gordon Lillie, who toured the world at the turn of the century with his Wild West Show based at the Pawnee Bill Ranch near Pawnee, has been inducted into The Texas Trail of Fame at the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. He is being honored with a bronze inlaid marker in the walkways of the National Historic District, said Donna Donnell, vice president of the Texas Trail of Fame, in a letter to Randy Ledford, who manages the historic Pawnee Bill Ranch for the Oklahoma Historical Society. Lillie was inducted on Oct. 23 during the Red Steagal Cowboy Gathering at the Livestock Exchange Building in Fort Worth. “Busloads of students come to the stockyards, where they learn about the history of individuals whose markers are placed in the walkways,” said Donnell. “They can read biographies from our Texas Trail of Fame directory, which stimulates interest to dig deeper into the history of the individual to find out more about their heritage.” The honor follows a recent announcement that the American Bus Association has chosen the annual revival of the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show at the ranch as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for the year 2000. The association’s motor coach tour and charter industry selection committee offers group tours for the top 100 events. The 100 events were announced in the October issue of Destinations magazine. The Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show, which has been presented as a reenactment of the original show since 1988, is scheduled for the weekend of June 16-18 next year. The historic Pawnee Bill Ranch, which includes the Pawnee Bill Mansion, a museum and other facilities, is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society one mile west of Pawnee on U.S. Highway 64. For more information, contact the ranch at (918) 762-2513. The Neighborhood ChefA Ponca City Treasure ShinesBy SHERRY MUCHMORE The word is out. Everyone’s talking about Enrique’s CafÈ and our little secret for the last 15 years is also spreading nationally. Several weeks ago, an independent photographer was in town taking pictures at Enrique’s for Gourmet Magazine highlighting some of their specialties. Just recently, Enrique’s was featured in Oklahoma Today in an article showcasing the best airport restaurants in the state. The owners, Enrique and Irma Avila, already have a special following. Pilots as far away as Alaska, Japan and Russia have made special side trips just to have their homemade tortilla chips, the melt in your mouth sopapillas, made either plain or with whole oranges (peel and all), served with butter and honey, the freshest tasting guacamole you’ll ever have the pleasure of eating and even the tamales are homemade from pork or chicken. All items are prepared from scratch, using fresh ingredients and authentic spices. The Avilas graciously gave The News several of their specialty recipe items. Chile Relleno4 Poblano or Anaheim peppers Flour Batter: 4 eggs (separated) 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste) 3/4 teaspoon black pepper vegetable oil for frying Filling: 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped small 3/4 teaspoon cumin For filling, brown ground beef, drain off grease. Add onion, garlic, cumin and salt. Cook until onion is tender. Rellenos can be made from either Poblano or Anaheim peppers. Place the peppers over open fire on the burners, turning constantly, until the whole pepper’s skin is blackened. Wrap in a moistened towel for 1 hour. Then peel the now softened outer skin. Make a slit on the side making sure you don’t cut to the end. Spoon filling into pepper. Use a toothpick to close pepper if opening is too large. Sprinkle flour on outside of pepper and set aside. Beat eggs whites until fluffy, add egg yolks, salt, black pepper and flour. Beat for another 5 to 8 seconds. Don’t over beat. Dip peppers into batter and immediately fry in a large frying pan at medium heat for about 2-3 minutes; turn and fry for another 2-3 minutes or until batter is golden brown. (Garnish with salsa, cheese or both.) Mexican Rice1 cup long grain rice 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 can (8 1/4 oz.) whole corn 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 cups water In a large skillet, fry rice until golden brown. Add onion and fry until onion is transparent. Now add all the other ingredients and fry for another 2 minutes. Add water and continue to cook for 20 minutes. Makes 4 servings. For those who prefer more heat, here is a flavorful enchilada to appease those brave souls. Luckily, the heat can be adjusted for the meeker folks, such as myself. Green Chicken Enchiladas Sauce: 6 Anaheim peppers 3 jalapeno peppers 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 ounces oil 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) mushroom soup Filling: 2-3 pieces cooked chicken breasts, shredded 1 12-pack corn tortillas 3-4 stalks green onion, chopped 1 pound. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded When making sauce, fry Anaheim peppers in oil until outer skin separates from the tender inner pepper skin. Peel, remove all seeds. Take the peeled skins of the Anaheim and combine them with the whole jalapeno peppers in a blender. Add water to blended peppers. (The Anaheim gives the flavor and the jalapeno make it hot. Add or take away some of the jalapenos according to your tastes.) Pour pureed peppers from blender into a medium pot. Add oil, garlic, salt and mushroom soup. Using a wire whisk, stir sauce until all ingredients are blended well. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Dip corn tortillas in hot cooking oil 2-3 seconds and remove immediately. Fill each with chicken pieces, sprinkle with cheese, chopped green onions and Anaheim green sauce. Roll and repeat for each enchilada. Place in a baking dish. After the enchiladas are rolled, pour green sauce over the enchiladas until all are covered. Sprinkle with cheese and green onion and bake in a 350 degree oven until cheese melts. Note: Change the flavor by changing the meat. Simply cut pork (any cut) into small pieces and fry until meat is soft and tender. Add salt and garlic powder to taste and repeat recipe. Note: For reference, the Poblano pepper is a little more than half the heat of a jalapeno and the Anaheim is about a third the heat of the jalapeno. The heat (capsaicin) is concentrated in the placenta to which the seeds are attached. There is only a small concentration of heat in the seeds. Enrique’s CafÈ is open 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday, serving lunch specials and dinner. There are 24 tables seating approximately 100 customers. Wes Rice To Give Program About Pecans To SRTThe Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme garden club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 9:30 a.m. at Cann Garden Home. Theory Chiu and Cheryl Smith will be hostesses for the meeting. Samples of “goodies” made with pecans will be served. Guest speaker will be Wes Rice, who will present a program entitled “Everything You Wanted to Know about Pecans.” Rice is the author of “Pecans, a Growers Perspective.” He is an expert on the different varieties of pecans grown in Oklahoma. Rice is Oklahoma’s representative to the National Pecan Breeding and Genetics Program located at College Station in Brownwood, Texas. Guests are always welcome, and further information may be obtained by calling Danielson, 762-9866, or Chiu, 718-0314. News Policy: Birthday Photo, Story For 90+As a service to readers of The Ponca City News the Lifestyles section will include a picture and brief story concerning a resident’s 90th and older birthday. When submitting information please give date of birth and details concerning receptions, mailing address for cards, etc. Pictures will be returned when an address is included. Mail or bring information to the Lifestyles Desk, P. O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74601. Lookin’ With LouSomething To Crow AboutBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Whose job in the government is it to tell the rooster when to crow? How is he supposed to know when to crow with the Daylight Savings Time changed. Could he be under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) — since he has wings? Course the rooster needs to keep track of the time so he can get to the much maligned cock fights on time to watch his friends engage in battle. No doubt this falls under the authority of Federal Gaming Commission. An amusing prize given away locally at a function, where a petition against cock fighting was being distributed, was a fried chicken dinner. How does this equate? Someone should call “fowl” or at least talk to the Truth in Sentencing folk. One thing about the rooster, he eases into the time change, crowing consistently at the crack of dawn on both the shortest day of the year in December and the longest day in June. But not the Feds — they give you a cockamamy tale and abruptly jerk you from one time zone to the next! And believe me, the Feds are good at jerking. For example, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sends a refund with a disclaimer attached. This cock-and-bull story tells the taxpayer they’re getting a refund check but they reserve the right to come back and reclaim it. Later comes the notice that the taxpayer owes the IRS said amount plus interest. It is hard to recall when the IRS paid interest when it made the mistake and kept taxpayer’s dough for a length of time. It’s Cock-a-doo-dle Time Meanwhile, back at the problem at hand. What government agency should be responsible for informing the rooster about when to cock-a-doo-dle-doo? Could be it the DOA (Department of Aggie-Culture), or the DOE (Department of Eggs)? But then, if the rooster has been scratching around the barnyard and discovers tobacco plants, he’d better get braced because no doubt the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) already have him in the files. Knowing the way government thinks perhaps the lead agency should be the Board of Cosmetology. All roosters have a comb don’t you know? Another definition for cocks-comb is “a hat worn by professional fools.” Course folks might get confused and think this term describes Congress. Virginia Walton Will Present Program for Pioneer GuildPioneer Area Quilters’ Guild will hold the regular meeting at Community Christian Church Nov. 8 with the business meeting beginning at 12:30 |