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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, December 27, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES LOCALDogs, Cats Need Shelter From Harsh Winter Cold Dogs, Cats Need Shelter From Harsh Winter ColdWhen the weather outside turns cold and snowy, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reminds you to think about your pet’s safety and recommends the following guidelines to protect your companion animal. • Keep the cat inside. Outdoors, cats can freeze, become lost or stolen, or be injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to fatal infectious diseases, including rabies. Always securely fasten an up-to-date identification tag on your outdoor cat’s collar. • Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm. Dogs frequently lose their scent in snow and ice and easily become lost. Many dogs are lost during the winter — they often panic in a snowstorm and run away. • Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when she comes in out of the rain, snow, or ice. Check her sensitive paw pads, which may bleed from snow or ice encrusted in them. Also, salt, antifreeze or other chemicals could hurt your dog if she ingests them while licking her paws. • If you have a shorthaired breed, consider getting a warm coat or sweater for your dog. Look for one with a high collar or turtleneck that covers your dog from the base of her tail on top to the belly underneath. While this may seem like a luxury, it is a necessity for many dogs. • If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only long enough to relieve himself. • If your dog spends a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities, increase his supply of foods, particularly protein, to keep his fur thick and healthy. • Antifreeze, even in tiny doses, is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle. Call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your animal has been poisoned. • Outdoor cats sometimes seek warmth under the hoods of cars. Bang loudly on the hood of your car and wait a few seconds before starting the engine, to give a cat a chance to escape. For more information on animals and cold weather tips, please visit our web site at www.aspca.org or contact your local humane organization listed in the yellow pages under Animal Shelter. Contact: ASPCA Public Affairs: (212) 876-7700 ext. 4655 Arkansas City Father, Son Die in Mobile Home BlazeARKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Two people were killed Christmas morning when fire swept through a mobile home in this south-central Kansas town, officials said. The blaze killed a 58-year-old man and his 13-year-old son who was visiting for the holidays, authorities said. Fire officials were not releasing the victims’ names. Neighbors said the boy had lived with his mother in Oklahoma. The fire appears to have started near a live Christmas tree that could have been ignited by candles, officials said Friday. A Cowley County sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Arkansas City mobile home park noticed the smoke and called 911 about 8:40 a.m. But thick smoke and flames fanned by the wind kept him from getting close to the burning home, said Randy Leach, the Arkansas City fire marshal. Firefighters arrived at the home within four minutes of the 911 call, Leach said. But nothing could be done to save the father and son, said Arkansas City Fire Lt. Richard Smith. When firefighters arrived, Smith said, ‘‘The south and north walls were half gone.’’ CableONE Will Keep TNT, Sci-FiCableONE is happy to announce that programming services TNT and Sci-Fi will remain on the program line-up. CableONE had earlier alerted subscribers that unless new contracts with the networks of these services were reached, they would be replaced at the end of December. The double-digit annual increases in programming fees have been a major concern to CableONE. Fees paid by CableONE to cable networks have risen over 385 percent per customer in the past 10 years. CableONE is working to help keep costs down and will continue to do so in the months and years to come. CableONE General Manager, Jerald Stone, thanked the many customers who expressed their programming options. “Early next year we plan to begin to offer previews of optional programming choices, which include Animal Planet, Comedy Central, MSNBC, ESPNews, FIT TV, TV Land, Food Network, Golf Channel and Outdoor Life.” “Unfortunately, because we have limited channel capacity, our customers will also have to choose their least desired programming as we must take one off something in order to add a new service,” said Stone. “We at CableONE are truly trying to listen to our customer concerns about costs and trying to manage our business in ways that will add value but keep prices down. It’s all part of our continuing commitment to customer service, quality and value.” CableONE, the cable division of The Washington Post Company, operates 53 cable systems serving 730,000 subscribers in 18 states. Higher Ed Learning Site Set for Ponca CityBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Ponca City will become a national model for a new concept in education by establishing a Higher Education Learning Site here in 1999, according to a decision made recently by the Oklahoma State Board of Regents. The Ponca City Site, to be located in the North Tower at Conoco, will offer the community and the surrounding areas an opportunity to advance educational degrees by utilizing programs from in-state and out-of-state universities and colleges, according to State Board of Higher Education Regent Carl Renfro, Ponca City. In addition to being a model for Oklahoma, the facility is expected to be a model for the nation, according to Dr. Joe Kinzer president of Northern Oklahoma College, which will coordinate the program. “This is truly exciting in terms of what the future might offer,” Kinzer said. Renfro told the News about the program. “It was felt by the State Regents that in addition to colleges and universities we have in Oklahoma that this pilot program be designated for Ponca City. One of the reasons that we have been designated as such is that Ponca City is located more than 40 miles from the site of a major four-year university.” Renfro explained the concept, “In the past universities and colleges set up a program and all programs have to be approved by the State Regents.” He gave an example that colleges might choose to set up a bachelor degree of some type and this would commit the higher education institutions to graduating a certain number of students from that point on. This particular Learning Site program is designed to fit the needs of the community and can change on a year to year basis. Once a need has been fulfilled other programs can be brought in for other needs. Giving an example, Renfro explained, “Say, we have 10 or 15 people who need to work on their bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree program, that could last a year, two-years or four years, but once that need is fulfilled there maybe some other areas. “The idea behind this whole thing is to establish one of these centers where if they have enough interested people that could actually bring a qualified faculty on board to teach it or certainly bring it electronically from any place in the State Regents system.” The delivery strategy used by providing institutions will include Internet as well as Interactive Television to bring the courses to the Learning Site campus. Renfro said the equipment that will be established here in Ponca City will be the latest in delivery systems for telecommunications and will become a standard for any other higher education Learning Site established by the State Regents. Currently there is a two-year freeze on establishing other higher education learning sites in the state. “Another example,” Renfro said, “would be if a company such as Conoco had the need for a highly specialized program that is not available in Oklahoma but maybe from Harvard or Yale universities there will be the ability to bring this in as well.” For the General Public Kinzer told that Conoco has committed to provide the space for the Learning Center at the North Tower on the lower level. The 3,800 square foot area is enough space for two class rooms, an office and a computer lab, which will double as a library. The space is being furnished by Conoco at no charge and with paid utilities. The technology being brought in could be transferred elsewhere if the site should be relocated in the future. Although the learning center is being housed by Conoco, the programs are open to the general public seeking programs to further their educations. The programs are not just designed for Conoco and can be accessed by any firm or individual. Bill Lundeen, director of facilities at the Conoco complex, has been working with Kinzer, Renfro and the State Regents on the space for about nine months. Lundeen said, “We’re excited about the Learning Site to be located at Conoco and taking advantage of available space. We think it is going to be an excellent facility. We do want to emphasize the Learning Site is for the community, it’s not for Conoco employees, though certainly they can take care of it as well, but really is a community center for higher education.” Community Support Support for the Learning Site has been a community-wide project. Mayor Tom Leonard and Richard Severance, General Manager of the Mid-Continent Business Union of Conoco and as Chamber of Commerce Chairman jointly signed a letter to Hans Brisch, Chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, telling of the need for the learning site and of the available space for center. Responding to the letter, Brisch said, “You and the Ponca City Community are to be congratulated for the importance you place on higher education and your willingness to partner with the state on a new model of higher education delivery. Your Nov. 25 letter expressing a strong partnership commitment and detailing the space that would be provided by Conoco was integral to State Regents’ approval of the learning site.” The letter continued, “As it meets the higher education needs of the Ponca City community, your Learning Site will be closely watched by state and national higher education leaders. Its success could have profound implications on improving the efficiency of higher education delivery, enhancing state/community partnerships, and providing better student access. We can think of no better community to help ensure the success of this initiative.” “Oklahoma is very unique in having a delivery system for higher education that no other state has. We are kind of a model that the nation is looking at as far as delivery of higher education services to areas that aren’t being served by higher education,” Renfro said. A full time director is to be employed by the learning center and the site overseen by an executive board and a board of directors from the community. Initially five or six key people will be selected to hire the director and then an educational needs assessment will be made. This position is hopefully to be advertised in January and the salary is expected to be about $70,000 a year. And eventually a student advisor would come on board to advise potential students of programs they need for a degreed program. Additional information can be accessed electronically from various colleges and universities in Oklahoma and elsewhere. The 25 institutions of higher learning in Oklahoma will be available about Feb. 1, to provide an inventory of programs, Dr. Kinzer said. To begin the needs assessment as soon as possible, the director is expected to be housed at the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce on Grand Avenue and then move to the center site at Conoco by July. The program is expected to get underway in the fall of 1999. The Chamber leadership has been involved in the process of helping to bring the learning center to Ponca City. The needs assessment is expected to determine what do the people in Ponca City and surrounding communities Braman, Newkirk, Blackwell, Tonkawa and others need to advance their higher education. Teachers were specifically mentioned. Kinzer Tells About NOC’s Role NOC’s role concerning the Learning Center is to act as the contact point and coordinating institution, according to Kinzer. Also the funds will flow into NOC and be disbursed from there. “We already have the payroll set up, so that person can come through our system. We just basically will have an input into what goes on. “Another reason is that Northern has been involved in this kind of delivery on a bigger scale than any other institution in the state. That came about because of Enid. We needed to serve Enid in a bigger way than we were. But we could not increase our budgets to increase the staff and the way to do that was Interactive Television (ITV). “This program is feasible because of the OneNet that links all colleges and universities together. Oklahoma is the leader in the nation for that — a lot of people are looking at Oklahoma and then Ponca City becomes the national model,” Kinzer said. “We have the technology on hand at Northern that if there is a class going on we monitor it all the time. So if there is any hardware problem they go right in and fix it, where the instructor doesn’t have to worry about it. So this site just becomes a classroom for us. We monitor it, plus we will video tape each class and if a student has to miss or be gone they can access that particular class. We will have additional people on staff,” Kinzer said. Renfro said the initial capital investment by the State Regents is about $385,000 for equipment. The operating budget is $211,300 which includes the director and administrative assistant’s salaries. Kinzer said the FY 1999 budget is $35,000. This funding will pay half year salary and benefits for a coordinator to work with the Community, NOC, and provider institutions for fall 1999 offerings and site readiness. These funds will come from the State Regents’ Quality Initiative Grant fund. Chancellor Supportive The action by the Regents came on Dec. 11, as part of a statewide initiative to respond to Oklahoma’s unmet higher education needs, by recently designating the state’s 25 colleges and universities and two higher education centers as learning sites effective Jan. 1, 1999, and agreed to establish a learning site in Ponca City next fall. Brisch noted at that time, by design, the learning site initiative will not require higher education to make traditional “brick and Mortar” investments at new locations. The learning sites will be established on existing campuses or at new learning site locations supported and funded entirely by local communities.” Ponca City was selected as a pilot learning site because the community is the largest city in Oklahoma without access to upper-division — or junior and senior level courses and graduate programs within a 40-mile radius. Brisch noted that “Statistics show that in Kay County, where Ponca City is located, citizens participate in part-time upper-division and graduate study at rates significantly below the state average. Establishing a learning site in Ponca City will enhance higher education offerings in the region, helping citizens realize their academic goals and enabling Ponca City to further develop its intellectual resources. “With the guidance and commitment of Northern Oklahoma College and the enthusiastic support of Conoco and Ponca City’s leadership, the Regents believe the new learning site will succeed in providing Kay County residents with equitable and convenient access to the higher education opportunities they need,” said State Regents Chairman John Massey. LettersPrecious GiftDuring the holiday season we give special gifts to the people we care most about. But we may forget one of the most precious gifts they, or we, may ever need: the gift of blood. Blood is traditionally on short supply during and following the holiday season. This is a “tradition” that needs to be broken. Most people do not realize how important it is to donate blood between mid-November and the end of January. It is a busy time, but it only takes about one hour (including refreshments) to give the gift that saves lives. Consider starting a tradition with family and friends and give blood. Your American Red Cross blood service in Ponca City uses all blood collected locally for needy patients here in Oklahoma. Those needs range from persons having elective or emergency surgery, to premature babies, burn victims, to those battling cancer and genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia. It has been projected that one in three Americans will need blood during their life. The Ponca City Chapter of the American Red Cross offers a variety of classes such as CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, and AIDS education for the community, as well as many safety and disaster education classes for our area school children. We offer Disaster Assistance to those in need from losses suffered through fire, tornadoes, and floods. We recently assisted the flood victims in our area providing food, clothing, shelter, and other basic needs. In addition, the Ponca City Chapter also offers aid to military personnel and their families, providing speedy communication in the event of an emergency. To learn more about the American Red Cross or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, you may contact our office at 765-6605 or come by 525 Monument. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donor Center hours are Monday, noon until 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We appreciate the continuing support of the communities we serve and wish a happy holiday season to all! Carole Didlake Johnson, Chapter Chairman Ann Ryan, Chapter Manager Tracy Didlake, RN Wendy Owings, LPN Thanks To SantaThe firemen of Fire Station No. 4 really appreciate the presents sent by an anonymous donor and delivered by Santa Claus on Dec. 22. For the firemen of station No. 4. John Rhyne Historic EventAnother historical and significant event will be held on Jan. 9, 1999. Ponca City for the third time in our state’s history will be the site of a Governor’s Inaugural Ball. The first being held in January 1935 was hosted by Gov. E. W. Marland. This January makes the second time Gov. Frank and First Lady Cathy Keating have honored Ponca City by hosting a pre-inaugural reception and dance at the Marland Mansion. Four years ago there were four inaugural balls held during a weekend of celebration. Lawton, Tulsa and Ponca City hosted pre-inaugural balls with the final ball being held in Oklahoma City. The number of balls were reduced to two this year with Ponca City being fortunate to be selected for a major pre-inaugural reception and dance. Oklahoma City will host the post inaugural ball which is traditional. There is no doubt that Ponca City was so honored because of the tremendously successful event that was held here four years ago. Our out-of-town guests were overwhelmed with the hospitality, the warmth and the friendliness of our citizens and the beauty and elegance of the Mansion. I would urge all citizens of north central Oklahoma to attend and experience this truly magnificent evening of elegant food, drink and hospitality. The cost is only $35 per person and the dress is black-tie or semi-formal. This is strictly a non-partisan event that will be enjoyed by all. For tickets or additional information, you may call 762-5651 and ask for Jeanette Lewis. Carl R. Renfro Chairman Ponca City Governor Inaugural Reception 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). November 27-December 27 Festival of Angels, Holiday Lighting Celebration, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. December 6-31 Christmas Tree Collage, Wednesdays-Sundays, 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center. Today Mini-Concert featuring Max Lyall, pianist, arranger and recording artist, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Otoe Room, Hutchins Memorial. ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Tuesday Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. ALANO Group Beginner’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Wednesday Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. End of Year Bingo Bash, 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Thursday New Year’s Eve Services, 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church. ALANO Group Women’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday HAPPY NEW YEAR! ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Saturday ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. January 4 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa. January 5 AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Central Avenue. January 6 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, program “Growing Begonias as a Hobby,” by Gene Salisbury, 9:30 a.m., Cann Garden Center. January 7 Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome. January 8 Historic Preservation Board, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305. January 11 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. January 12 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water District No. 1 Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station at Keeler Road and U.S. 60. January 13 Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 (Braden), 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. January 14 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. January 15 Historic Preservation Board 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. January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. community-wide celebration, includes appearances of Garfield Academy students, Keith Norris and the Workshop Chorale from Wichita, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, refreshments served, all residents and families invited, more information, contact Laura 765-3873. January 18 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., program “Have Pouch, Will Cover,” presented by Alice Bowman and other chapter members, Conference Room B, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. January 19 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-in, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. January 20 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. January 21 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. January 25 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. January 27 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central, Suite 305. Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. Animal Control Commission, 5 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. January 28 Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. February 2 AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Central Avenue. February 3 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 5 Historic Preservation Board, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Suite 305. February 9 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chambr of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water District No. 1 Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station at Keeler Road and U.S. 60. February 10 Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom. February 11 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. February 16 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-in, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. February 17 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. February 18 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. February 19 Historic Preservation Board 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. February 24 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central, Suite 305. Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. Public Transportation Effort on City AgendaBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Just when you think all elections are over, city commissioners will be taking steps to prepare for the upcoming city commission election. During Monday night’s city commission meeting a resolution, calling for the annual city election to fill two city commission positions, will be voted upon. Both the positions, currently filled by Commissioner Dick Stone and Lyn Boyer, will be up for election April 6, 1999. Filing for the two positions will begin Feb. 1 and continue through Feb. 3. City commissioners will also consider a letter of intent to support the Pioneer Transportation, Inc. with in-kind services in the amount of $33,800 for the budget year 2000. Once it is up and running Pioneer Transportation will be a non-profit, public transit system that will be funded by federal funds and donations. The purchase of an administrative vehicle in the amount of $14,985 will be reconsidered during the meeting. In addition a proposal from Perry Schauvliege Association for architectural services for roof replacements/repairs for various city buildings at an estimated cost of $16,940 will be considered. There will be a vote on a resolution authorizing application to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for funds to construct road improvements for the Thorn Apple Valley Drive and Sykes Boulevard connection at the Airport Industrial Park. All the remaining items are on the consent agenda, are deemed noncontroversial and will be voted upon by one vote of the commission. Those items include: • A $150,824 change order and the final payment to Cowboy Concrete and Construction, Inc. for the street portion of the Hartford Avenue Improvement Project Phase II. • Consider and vote to acknowledge approval of Septic Tank Haulers Use of City Sanitary Sewer. • A change order to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Phase II Improvements Project in the total add-on amount of $45,670. • Authorization of release of funds from 97C Revenue Bond proceeds for the establishment of a public street easement, in the amount of $1,100. Nearly NewsSeems the Ponca City postal officials are certainly good sleuths at finding items sent to the wrong town. Take for instance, one such Grandpa postal official who actually lives on Mockingbird, and was sorting through his route items Saturday, found one that was addressed to “a grandson” on Mockingbird, but was supposed to go to Stephenville, Texas. The zip code had Ponca City’s and it ended up here, and fortunately the Grandpa postal official recognized the mistake and rerouted it to Stephenville. If that isn’t looking out for a grandson, Nearly News wants to know what is? DEATHSLorna Patton Lorna PattonTONKAWA — Lorna Patton, former resident of the Billings and Tonkawa communities, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 23, 1998, at Tahlequah. She was 96. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa with the Rev. Gerald Klaus of Church of the Brethren in Billings officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa. Lorna Patton was born June 4, 1902, near Tonkawa, the daughter of Frank C. Wilkins and Fannie E. (Bockover) Wilkins. She received her early education in the Tonkawa and Blackwell area, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1921. She then completed work at the Central State Teachers College. She married Joe. C. Patton in Blackwell on Aug. 8, 1926, and they made their first home there. They operated the Foster Lumber Yard at Marland for several years before being transferred to Billings in 1938. She was employed by Valley Lumber Yard of Billings as bookkeeper for 20 years before retiring in 1969. She resided with her husband in Billings until his death in 1991 at which time she moved to Park Hill to be near her son. Patton was a member of the Billings Methodist Church and former matron for the Order of Eastern Star. Her enjoyments included her grandchildren, crocheting, collecting carnival glass, gardening and working with roses. She is survived by two sons, Richard N. Patton of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Loran V. Patton of Park Hill; one daughter, JoAnn Hail of Edmond; one brother, Emmett Wilkins of Blackwell; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Ruth I. VanHoesen; two brothers, Von C. Wilkins and Hal Wilkins; and one sister, Zelma Wilkins. Honorary casket bearers will be Bruce Hail, Paul Hail, Richard Hail, David Patton, Levi Patton, Guy Patton, Russell VanHoesen and Mark VanHoesen. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Merle Virginia BentonMerle Virginia Benton, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 93. The funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. There will be no viewing at the church; however, friends may call at the funeral home until 12:30 p.m. Monday. Merle Virginia Benton was born Aug. 12, 1905, in Stewart County, Tenn., to Alonzo James and Frances Viola (White) Bogard. On April 25, 1926, she married James Howard Benton in Clarksville, Tenn. They came to Ponca City in 1939 from Nashville, Tenn. She was employed as a sales clerk for Drake’s Jewelry and later for Walker Drug Store. Her husband preceded her in death on July 13, 1982. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She liked antiques. She is survived by a brother, Bob Bogard of San Antonio, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 218 S. Sixth, Ponca City, OK 74601. Services PendingJohn McAbeeJohn McAbee, Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at Hillcrest Medical Center, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Connie McAbee of Ponca City, and Lori Thomas of Ponca City. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church Worship Center. Other arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. The family will be at 14 Pecan Place. FuneralsMondayWilliam Monroe BoydFuneral will be 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blackwell with the Rev. Rick Longcrier, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSWatch Night Service — St. John Baptist will have an annual Watch Night Service on Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998 starting at 9:30 p.m. with a fellowship lasting until 10:45 p.m. At 11 p.m. a period of Thanksgiving will be offered for the Blessings received during 1998. In order to maintain our Christian focus for 1999 a joint prayer will end 1998 and open 1999. Please join with us in praising and thanking God for His goodness, according to Pastor Robert C. Palmer, Sr. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Holiday Hand Game — American Legion Buffalo Post 38 will host a traditional hand game Monday as a part of the Ponca Tribe’s holiday celebration. The activities begin at 7 p.m. in the Ponca Tribe Cultural Center, White Eagle. There will be cake walks, games and refreshments. The officers and members of the post invite everyone to attend. Carpet Need cleaning? Confused about who or what to use? Call Floorcraft 762-8381, let us help you make the right choice. Call Mr. Clean at Floorcraft. adv. Arrest — Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 8:25 a.m. Friday from the 800 block of North Third Street on a Kay County warrant for unlawful possession. Total Close-Out. Prices reduced near cost. Graham Photo.201 No. First. adv. Burglary — At 9:38 a.m. Friday police were advised of a barn that had been burglarized one half mile east of North Waverly Street on Hubbard Road. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Hit & Run — At 12:47 p.m. Friday a hit and run accident in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street was reported to police. The driver was later located and required treatment at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for a head injury. Call Don Sawyer, your full time chimney sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca 762-8883. adv. Vandalism — Police reports on vandalism to Christmas lights were taken at 11:25 a.m. Friday in the 2500 block of Bonnie Drive and 400 block of Martha Avenue. Being Relocated, or in town for a short time? We have homes available by the month or longer. All homes are full furnished with appliances, furniture, linens, pots and pans. Inclusive of cable, local phone, and utilities. Please call 580-762-7980 or 580-718-0681. adv. Yard Vandalism — At 2:05 p.m. Friday a man in the 2200 block of Cardinal Road contacted police reporting that someone had driven through his yard and vandalized Christmas ornaments. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Beer Theft — A clerk at the Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported the theft of two 30-packs of beer at 6:37 p.m. Friday. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Hit & Run — A hit and run accident at South Seventh Street and East South Avenue was reported to police at 8:08 p.m. Friday. Hit & Run — At 8:18 p.m. Friday a resident in the 1300 block of South Sixth Street reported a hit and run accident that had occurred Thursday. Gas Spill — Emergency response units were called to the scene of a gas spill at the Triple T, 420 South Fourteenth Street at 7:16 p.m. Friday. Arrest — A 30-year-old man was arrested at 7:14 p.m. Friday from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue for driving under the influence. Arrest — Police arrested a 24-year-old man at 11:06 p.m. Friday from South Oak Street and West South Avenue for driving under suspension. Arrest — A 21-year-old woman was arrested in Kay County on a city warrant at 5:12 a.m. Saturday. LIFESTYLESState Inaugural Festivities Include Local Celebration State Inaugural Festivities Include Local CelebrationBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Festivities are underway for Governor Frank Keating’s Ponca City Inaugural Celebration slated for Jan. 9 at the Marland Mansion. This will be a repeat performance as one of Keating’s first inaugural celebrations four years ago was also held at the national historic landmark, home of tenth governor of Oklahoma E.W. Marland. Reservations are now available from Jeanette Lewis at Pioneer Bank, according to Chairman Carl Renfro. Tickets are $35 and will include a full evening of entertainment plus heavy hors d’oeuvres. The event is black tie optional. The festivities get underway at 7:30 p.m. Reservations will be taken on a first-come first-served basis and may be made by calling Lewis at (580) 762-5651. An all-star team has been assembled to make the event a success. Renfro said that Ponca City and the community will once again have the opportunity to be the focus of statewide attention with the Inaugural Celebration being held here. The Ponca City celebration on Jan. 9 will kick off the events leading up to the inauguration set for Jan. 11. On Jan. 10 there will be an Inaugural Prayer Service in Oklahoma City at the Holy Family Cathedral. On Jan. 11 two inaugural events are slated in Oklahoma City. One will be a dinner and a ball at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and an inaugural buffet dinner and ball is also slated at the Omniplex. Tickets to the Cowboy Hall of Fame Event are $125, and for the Omniplex, the price is $62.50. Ponca City Event Inaugural goers here at the Marland Mansion will be getting their money’s worth in terms of food and entertainment. Two bands have been lined up for the event, with “Galaxy” playing in the Chapel, and “Grady Nichols and Moments Notice” downstairs in the Mansion. The bands will play for dancing pleasure from 8 p.m. to midnight, according to Barry Bickle, who made the arrangements. Other entertainment, arranged by T.L. Walker, includes Gary Gackstatter and Tim Durham playing music in the Coffee House at E.W.’s Restaurant. Soft tempo music for listening pleasure will be provided by pianist Donny Record. Estelle Russom, harpist, will be playing on the balcony in the Chapel as guests come in, and later, in the ballroom alternating with Donny Record. Former Ponca City interior decorator Patty Allen will be returning from Norman to once again do the decorations, as she did four years ago. The next meeting of the Inaugural Committee is set for 4 p.m. Monday in the OKlahoma Room of the Marland Hotel and Conference Center Kenda Lea Bickle EngagedAnnouncement is being made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Kenda Lea Bickle and Gregory Wayne Mitchum. The couple plans a Jan. 9, 1999, wedding at Southwest Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the 2 p.m. ceremony. Miss Bickle is the daughter of Donna Bickle of Oklahoma City, and Greg and Rene’ Bickle of Ponca City, and Mitchum is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Mitchum of Oklahoma City. The bride-elect is a 1991 graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended the University of Oklahoma. She is a preschool teacher at Celebration’s Preschool in Oklahoma City. The prospective bridegroom, a 1985 graduate of Tuttle High School, has also attended OU. He is a programmer analyst for the Federal Aviation Administration in Oklahoma City. Couple Celebrates 50 YearsMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coatney, 1308 Coronado, known to friends and family as Red and Tibby Coatney, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Kenneth Coatney and the former Colleen Shannon were married Dec. 27, 1948 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City. Following military service during the early years of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Coatney have made Ponca City their home. Mr. Coatney is a self-employed accountant and owner of Red’s liquor store. The couple’s children are Terry Muchmore, Karen Taylor and Cal Coatney of Ponca City, and Chuck Coatney of Edmond. Grandchildren are Patrick and Shannon Muchmore, Kari and Brian Taylor, Calie, Mitch, Michael, Kelsey and Matthew Coatney, all of Ponca City, and Kyle and Chris Coatney of Edmond. Reception To Honor LogansMr. and Mrs. Eyvind M. Logan, 1500 West Broadway Avenue, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Jan. 1, 1999. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend a “come and go” reception 2-4 p.m. Jan. 2, 1999. The event will be held at the Eastern Heights Christian Church fellowship hall, three miles east of Pioneer Woman on Lake Road. The pair requests no gifts. Hosting the celebration will be the couple’s sons and their families, Tony and Kristi Logan, and Cody of Wichita, Kan.; Paul and Kim Logan, and Kalin of Broomfield, Colo. Eyvind Logan and the former Carthene Barnes were married Jan. 1, 1959, at the First Church of God in Blackwell with the Rev. Charles Cline officiating. They made their first home in Blackwell and have resided in their present home for 22 years. Logan retired from Conoco Inc. in June 1994 after 33 years of service. He was a technician supervisor. He currently does parttime computer drafting for Cookshack Inc. Mrs. Logan was an office manager for State Farm Insurance for 20 years, working for Jim Moon, Charlie Gomez, and Larry Weems, retiring Dec. 31, 1996. She currently does parttime work for State Farm offices. Both are active members in Eastern Heights Christian Church where Mrs. Logan also teaches. Wheatheart NutritionVolunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Dec. 28: Meatloaf with Creole sauce; seasoned green beans; mashed potatoes with gravy; whole wheat roll with margarine; chilled peaches. Tuesday, Dec. 29: Tamale pie; pinto beans; tomato juice; Mexican cornbread with margarine; sherbet. Wednesday, Dec. 30: Ham salad; vegetable beef soup; cabbage slaw; crackers with margarine; apple crisp. Thursday, Dec. 31: Chicken fried steak with gravy; mashed potatoes; buttered carrots; biscuits with butter; pineapple upside down cake. Kelly Pettijohn Bride-ElectTodd and Sherry Pettijohn of Cedar Hill, Texas, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kelly, to Timothy Michael Morris III. He is the son of Gorlyn and Paula Harryman, 4 Ramblewood; Mrs. Patty Woodard of Ponca City, and the late Mike Morris. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Dougherty, 945 North Ash. The couple plans a Feb. 20, 1999, wedding at the Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Miss Pettijohn is a 1997 graduate of Cedar Hill High School, Texas, and is currently attending Southwestern Assembly of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. She is majoring in children’s ministry and is employed by General Nutrition Center. Morris, a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School, is also attending Southwestern, where he is majoring in youth ministry. He is self-employed as a painter in the Dallas area. Both are active in the community and are affiliated with the All People’s Church in Dallas, Texas. Bits and PiecesGarden CouncilThe Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs will meet January 6, 1999 at the Cann Garden Center. Program at 9:30 a.m. by Gene Salisbury " Growing Begonias as a Hobby" the business meeting will follow. Stephanie Smith Bride Of Jacob P. CervantesThe First Assembly of God Church was the setting for the 1 p.m. Nov. 21, 1998,wedding of Stephanie Smith and Jacob P. Cervantes. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Tom Greene. Parents of the bride are Mrs. Anna Bearden and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Smith. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Rod Trant and Mr. and Mrs. Jose F. Cervantes. Rod Trant sang “The Lord’s Prayer” and Alayna Cervantes sang “From This Moment.” The bride wore a full length white taffeta and lace gown with chapel length train. The lace embossed bodice was accented by long lace sleeves and scooped neckline. The hemlines of the skirt and train were trimmed with lace. The gown was made by the bride’s mother, Mrs. Bearden. The bride wore a pearl necklace and carried a bouquet of white, Navy blue and burgundy silk flowers tied with matching colored ribbon. The arrangement was created by Ms. Annette Smith, grandmother of the bride. Sheena Chance, dressed in a Navy blue formal gown, was Maid of Honor, and flower girl was Tiffany Smith. Hunter Proctor was ringbearer, and serving as Best Man was Billy Baldwin. Ushers were Gabriel Smith, Joe Cervantes, Javier Cervantes, and Robert Trant. Tawnya Robledo attended the guest book and assisting with the reception at the church were Sherry Eitzmann and Debbie Dick. Guests included the bride’s grandmothers, Ms. Annette Smith and Mrs. Marilyn Neuerburg, and a great-grandmother, and the bridegroom’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Trant. The couple resides at 329 South Sunset. The bridegroom is employed at NOICO. Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Raelene Brown, 765-5756; Mary Beth Guy, 762-3800; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Monday. Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OK 308 members are reminded that the new weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Gardens. Anyone interested in water gardens, fish, plants or starting your own pond is welcome to attend. For more information contact Mike Welch, 765-3271, or Ray Moreland, 762-7806. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. WEDNESDAY New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group aids veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help, contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory, 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Thursday, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Young-At-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, 7-10 p.m. A Snack and Hillbilly night is held the first Thursday of each month. Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band play. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). FRIDAY Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. SATURDAY AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Reorganized Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161 or 765-5958.
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