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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, April 11, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. Today Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 25 miles, leaders Randy and Linda Coffin, 2 p.m., Pioneer Woman Statue, Ponca City. Monday Kay County Retired Educators Association, Program “Special Health Care — Patients’ Rights,” by Karen Navarro, 11:30 a.m., First Methodist Church, 6th and Coolidge, Blackwell. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, and Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. Wednesday Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Special Music Performance by Matt Stolhand, gospel and a little bit country, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. Thursday Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. The Plummer Family Country Music Show from Branson, Mo., 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, sponsored by Ponca City Noon Lions Club, ticket information 580-765-5676. Friday Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Senior Center Monthly Birthday Bash and Oklahoma Trivia, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Friendship Feast Fund Raising Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., First Christian Church fellowship hall, $6 adults, $3 children. Saturday Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 30 miles, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue. Lions Club Mobile Health Screening Unit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ponca City Wal-Mart Parking Lot, free health screening for visual acuity, hearing, glaucoma, diabetes, and blood pressure, sponsored by Ponca City Noon Lions Club. Arts Adventure ‘99 Placement Day, parents and students can ask questions about this Summer’s Arts Adventure program and complete registration forms, students wishing to take piano program should be prepared to play two pieces for placement, 10 a.m.-noon, Ponca City High School Fine Arts Building, more information Chuck Van Cleave, 762-9684. Ambassadors Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free, sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, Conoco and the Oklahoma Arts Council. April 18 Lions Club Mobile Health Screening Unit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ponca City Wal-Mart Parking Lot, free health screening for visual acuity, hearing, glaucoma, diabetes, and blood pressure, sponsored by Ponca City Noon Lions Club. April 19 Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center annual meeting, no time, no place, election of officers and board members, proposed changes in the bylaws and other business as properly comes to the table, for information 762-0245. Ponca City Board of Commission Work Session, 2 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Board Room, Stillwater Medical Center. April 20 Standing Bear Educational Committee, 11 a.m., Pioneer Bank Drive-in, interested citizens encouraged to attend. Kaw Lake Association, noon, Golden Corral, 2300 North Fourteenth Street. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. April 21 Crafts for the Iris Festival, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. April 22 KCSEA’s (Kay County Safety and Environmental Alliance) Safety and Environmental Fair, Hutchins Memorial Auditorium. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. April 23 Finish Iris Festival Flowers/Crafts, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Seventh Annual Taste and Tasteless, Poncan Theatre. April 24 Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 35 miles, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue. April 26 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, and Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. April 28 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Senior Center Bingo, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. April 30 Senior Center Pitch Games, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. April 30-May 1-2 11th Annual Ponca City Iris Festival April 30 1999 Iris Festival Postal Cancellation, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., U.S. Post Office, Fourth Street and East Grand Avenue. Retired Senior Volunteer Program Iris Post Card Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., U.S. Post Office, Fourth Street and East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Humane Society “A Fetchin’ Affair” Dinner, Dance and Mutt Strutt, 6:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, Tickets 580-767-8877. May 1 Ninth Annual Victorian Chocolate Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Central Station, Fifth Street and East Central Avenue, sponsored by pro-teens, lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., chocolate and craft booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sixth Annual “Rhythm & Blooms” Amateur Talent Contest, 11 a.m., Center Stage, sponsored by Commercial Federal Bank and Ponca City Main Street Authority. Plants for Pleasure Sale & Free Tours of Cann Memorial Garden and Home, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Ponca City Garden Council, Cann Memorial Garden, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue. “Lil’ Bloomers” Children Events, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Main Street Authority. H.G.H. Antique Car Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 110 North Union Street. Demonstrations of Native American Art and Crafts and Guided Tours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Standing Bear Park, U.S. 60 and U.S. 177, sponsored by Ponca City Native American Foundation. “Trail of Tails” Dog Walk and Dachshund Race, 10 a.m., Seventh Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Humane Society. Children’s Hands-on Flower Planting Session, 10 a.m., Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Library. United Way Bed Race, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, 10 a.m., more information 580-765-2476. Iris Garden Tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chalk Art Contest, Ages 1 to 100 invited, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by the Ponca City Library. Matzene Art Collection Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Library. Fifth Annual Community Iris Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, sponsored by Southside Neighbors. Pioneer Porcelain Artists, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. Retired Senior Volunteer Program Iris Post Card Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., RSVP Office, 110 North Fourth Street. Retired Senior Volunteer Program Petals & Lace and Sidewalk Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., RSVP Office, 110 North Fourth Street. Eleventh Annual Iris Show, 1-4:30 p.m., Commercial Federal Bank lower level, sponsored by Northern Oklahoma Iris Society. Sky Shivers and the Sounds of the Southwest, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, sponsored by the Poncan Theatre Co., tickets available at the theater. May 2 Fifth Annual Community Iris Show, 1-4 p.m., Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, sponsored by Southside Neighbors. H.G.H. Antique Car Museum, 1-5 p.m., 110 North Union Street. Iris Garden Tours, 1-4 p.m., Inquire at Community Iris Show. May 1 Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 40 miles, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue. May 3 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa. May 4 Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. May 5 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. May 6 Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library. May 7 Historic Preservation Panel, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, 400 East Central Avenue, Ste 305. May 8 Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 45 miles, 8 a.m., leaders, Kevin Neustador and Patti Kanawisher, Osage Cove, joint ride and picnic. National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, residents asked to place non-perishable food donations by their mailbox. May 11 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. May 12 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 Meeting, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. May 13 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin’. May 14 Church Women United’s 50th Anniversary, May Friendship Day, 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Ponca City, tickets available through participating churches. May 14-15 World Impact Tour featuring Team Extreme (Friday) and GX Jam (Saturday), two shows, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, sponsored by area churches and KLVV 88.7 FM. May 15 Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 50 miles, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue. May 16 American Legion Post 14 Golf Scramble, 10 a.m., Lew Wentz Golf Course, Ponca City, $20 per person, does not include green fees or golf cart, cutoff date May 12 5 p.m., contact American Legion Post 14 Ray Lunsford or Maurice Johnson (580) 765-9073. May 17 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 Street, call Beth Wright, 765-6738 for additional information. United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Business Meeting including election of new officers, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Conference Room B, Ponca City. May 18 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. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. Kaw Lake Association, Kay Electric, Blackwell. May 19 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. May 20 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. May 21 Historic Preservation Panel Work Session, noon, Planning and Engineering Conference Room, Suite 305, 400 East Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. May 22 Cherokee Wheelmen Freewheel Training Ride, 55 miles, leader Jack Rawlins, 8 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue. Locals Predict Future for Jewel of PrairieBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Editor’s Note: This is the last in a series addressing changes within community and the future of Ponca City. The best indicator of Ponca City’s future comes from those who have ridden the waves of change, stood the test of time, and were here yesterday, are still here today and plan to be here tomorrow. Since coming to Ponca City in 1944, Lee Brown has seen things change as a city commissioner, as a mayor, as a member of the economic development advisory board and, finally, as a businessman. “Things have certainly changed here in Ponca City,” Brown says. “We had a lot of good luck when the oil industry was doing well, but then there was the downsizing at Conoco, and their employment went from 5,000 to 1,500. We have replaced some of those jobs a little here and there, but we are a long way from replacing them all.” Regardless, Brown says he is still optimistic about the future of the city. “We are moving in a positive direction — there are a lot of good things going on here,” Brown says. “Everything will be OK as long as we keep working on bringing new businesses to town. We have everything in the world a person could want right here in Ponca City.” For 81 years, Ponca City has been home to Jim McNeese. He too has served as mayor. He too has seen the change, and he too is optimistic about the future of Ponca City. “Looking back over the positive things that have happened here in Ponca City, I can’t help but be optimistic about the future,” McNeese says. “Over the years, we have all known that Conoco was, and will always be, a big question mark as far as the future is concerned. So I would like to see more diversification for our city.” If history truly repeats itself McNeese believes the future of Ponca City is bright. “In recent years, history has shown a lot of progress here, and those responsible for that progress are still around so I believe we will continue to move in the right direction,” the former mayor says. As a small business owner for 35 years, Julie Berman has witnessed, as well as been a part of fluctuation flow in Ponca City. “When I first saw Ponca City, I said then it was, and still is today, the ‘Jewel of the Prairie,’” Berman says. “What a place this is. I love this city!” There was so much here that Berman says he chose to live and raise his six children here. He, therefore, is eager to point out the true value of his “jewel.” “There is so much here — an abundance of churches, fantastic medical center and staff, a great educational system, well-trained and coordinated police department, marvelous park and recreation department, city employees that are unbelievable — kind, considerate and compassionate —İso many social service agencies eager and willing to help others, and lending institutions that are willing to go out of their way to put a man in business.” As much as he loves Ponca City, his reluctance to discuss anything but the positive and optimistic aspects of the future is apparent. “The down side of all of this is that kids don’t stay here. They are educated here, but they don’t stay in Ponca City, or in the state for that matter, and so I worry about the future of our city,” he says. “The positives are still here and better than before, but there are no jobs here so why should they stay? We are competing with large metropolitan cities.” As Berman sees it, it is the future generation that hold the keys to the future of Ponca City. “We have become a retirement community, and there is nothing wrong with that,” Berman adds. “But the young people have lost the sparkle as individuals — they’re not pushing for the things they want and need.” Without the push, without the effort, the man who views Ponca City as a jewel is fearful the precious gem may become merely only a stone. “I don’t know what is down the line for Ponca City,” Berman says. “I feel if we remain dormant like any other city, or business, or person which remains dormant, we will not stay the same but decline.” No matter the person, no matter the topic, no matter the answer when discussing the future of Ponca City, there are common threads — economic growth and community effort. Although tomorrow will always remain uncertain, there is one sure thing — all tomorrows begin with today. YMCA the Place To Hang OutTo see where the people or Ponca City meet, go to the YMCA of Ponca City. Since 1996, the YMCA has increased its membership almost 300 percent. In 1998 alone, the YMCA served 6,203 individuals. That is more than 20 percent of community members who benefit from and depend on the programming at the YMCA. The YMCA has instigated a variety of new programs. For the first time this year, the Y has provided afterschool daycare for children at seven locations including one at White Eagle, plus “No School Fun Day” activities for the children of working parents. Recently a women’s basketball league was formed and coed volleyball is gaining popularity. Family support and character development for young people are two of the main goals of the YMCA of Ponca City. A series of family events has been planned, the next of which will feature a “game night” scheduled toward the end of school. In addition, a junior leadership program will begin soon, designed to help teens develop the four important character traits — caring, honesty, responsibility and respect. Other new programs to look for in the near future include a series of teen nights and a climbing wall with training and activities. Something else attracting new members is the improved facilities. The Y has added new cardio equipment and has placed television sets in the exercise equipment area. New lights and fans have been added to the weight and aerobics rooms. The gymnasium even got a facelift with new backboards and rims on the basketball goals and new bleachers. A quick glance at the Y’s calendar of events reveals that it is a busy place. Aerobics classes, swim team practice, water aerobics, open swim, arthritis water exercise, aqua joints — there are exercise opportunities at virtually any time of the day. For more information on the YMCA of Ponca City and how to get involved, call 765-5417. Endangered Landmarks Being SoughtCitizens are asked to identify historic buildings, sites and structures which they value most, as part of the national observation of Historic Preservation Week, held in May. The Ponca City Landmark Conservancy hopes to update a list of the most endangered historic sites in Ponca City. In 1998, members of the Conservancy selected such items as the Rock Island Depot, the Adam’s Rooming House, historic streetlights on South Seventh Street and threatened brick streets. But this year, the Conservancy wants input from the community. “Ideally, the list and Preservation Week should emphasize that our community and nation possess a richly diverse and historically important architectural heritage and that many of these items are threatened by neglect, intentional demolition and ignorance,” said Bret Carter, chairman for the Conservancy. Nominations can be made for any structure, such as a bridge, a building or set of streetlights. Nominations will be evaluated by how threatened the structure is, the potential that repairs or renovation will be made, as well as its historical significance. To nominate an item, mail a post card with the address or location of the item, including a statement of why the item is endangered. Senders should include their name and address. Nominations can be mailed to Jeanne Glaser, secretary/treasurer, P.O. Box 3129, Ponca City, OK, 74602, or by e-mail to: bcarter@horizon.hit.net. For additional information, contact Bret Carter at 765-5383, in the evenings. The Landmark Conservancy is a grass-roots local non-profit group dedicated to preservation of local historic sites, structures and buildings. Memberships are $10 per person and entitle the member to monthly newsletters and other benefits. Copying of Records a Prodigious EffortBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer The Pioneer Genealogical Society, Kay County officers and numerous others involved in an eight-year microfilming project of Kay County records, celebrated April 5, in a special dedication ceremony at the Ponca City Library. Many accolades were directed to Bill Ziegenhain, PGS microfilm project chairman, for his untiring volunteer service to see the gigantic project completed, which resulted in 482 microfilmed rolls of Kay County records, copies which were all donated to the Ponca City Library. Kay County Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson, Kay County Clerk Pam Goodno and Kay County Treasurer Pat Scheiber presented Ziegenhain a framed Norman Rockwell print of “Family Tree” as a special “thank you,” for his dedicated years, microfilming 453 rolls of courthouse records. Copies of each of the records were donated to the appropriate Kay County Courthouse offices this week. After a welcome by PGS President Sandy Graves and remarks by former president Paula Denson, Ziegenhain, who was also celebrating his birthday, talked about the project history. He told the group that at least 88 volunteers from the Pioneer Genealogical Society and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints had worked on the eight-year marathon project. Overall, well over a 100 people were involved, including Kay County Courthouse employees, six different filming crews from the Genealogy Society of Utah, funeral home directors and owners, librarians, and more. All records, allowed by law, were recorded. Great care was given to follow the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Private information was carefully excluded by specially designed templates to cover the information not allowed as each record was filmed, said Ziegenhain. Some records still cannot be filmed until the statue of limitations period of time has elapsed, he said. Included in the Kay County Courthouse microfilmed records are six rolls of U.S. 8th District Court records from 1893 to 1973; 55 rolls of divorce records from 1894 to 1995; 205 rolls of probate files including wills, case files, and probate records from 1893 to 1995; 52 rolls of Kay County land and property records from 1893 to 1934; 31 rolls of mortgage records from 1893 to 1961; 12 rolls of military service records; two rolls of naturalization records; 34 rolls of school records from 1897 to 1934; 45 rolls of personal and property tax records and 10 rolls of marriage records from 1893 to 1964. In some instances, only the indexes were allowed to be filmed and not the actual records. He noted that a select few records had been filmed in 1981 and were already on file in the Genealogy Department at the Ponca City Library. Those include six rolls of appearance docket probate records for 1909 to 1981; and 16 rolls of vital marriage records from 1893 to 1929. In addition the volunteers filmed approximately 18 rolls of funeral home records. The microfilm includes the records of Blackwell deaths including the old Fyffe Funeral Home from 1905-1943, and six rolls of film for Roberts and Son Funeral Home from 1934 to 1995. Records for Newkirk area deaths from 1905 through 1995 were obtained from present day Miller-Stahl Funeral Home owners, Pam and John Miller for nine rolls of film. Records for Ponca City deaths from 1985 to 1971 were provided by Steve and Terry Houston, owners of Trout Funeral Home, and M.G. Lessert, previous owner of Gill-Lessert Funeral home for two rolls of film. Records for Shidler area deaths were provided by Grace Memorial Chapel for the old Whitlock Funeral home on one roll of film. All funeral homes also received a copy of their microfilmed records. During this project, 12 rolls of published obituary records from 1920 to about 1980 in the Ponca City News were filmed, courtesy of Allan and Tom Muchmore, Ponca City Publishing Co. Ziegenhain also called attention to approximately 600 rolls of microfilm already available in the Ponca City Library which contain a complete filming of all issues of all Kay County newspapers from 1893 to present, also donated in previous years by the Muchmore family. As a result of thousands of hours donated by Ziegenhain, and the volunteers, bonus credit was given for and additional 2,785 rolls of film from the Utah Genealogy Society. For their bonus film, the group selected 598 rolls of microfilm of the marriage records of 56 counties in Oklahoma, from 1892 to various dates. Ziegenhain mentioned that all census and sound index films for Oklahoma were already on file in the Ponca City library. PGS also selected 76 rolls of World War I selective service registration records for Oklahoma and hundreds of rolls of US Census rolls and U.S. Soundex and Word War I selective registration records for Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri; census or soundex records from Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Tennessee; and the 1880 U.S. census for San Francisco County, Calif. Zeigenhain recognized all volunteers present and named team leaders including Joyce Mitchell, Maxine Prather, Marlene Steward, Louise Willison and Juanita Pepper, who were among the teams working each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the courthouse for more than three years. Others who worked on the initial survey team beginning in 1991 to determine available records in Kay County and included Kitty Hansen, Cleone Slade, Mavis Robinson, Carletta Webb, Kay Clay, Lavon Shepler, Helen Richards, and Delbert Fair. He commended the Genealogical Society of Utah for its cooperation and strict adherence to state and local laws. Zeigenhain told the group that the GSU currently has more than 500 microfilming crews active in the world today. Three of those crews are currently in Oklahoma. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bishop Craig Barker, spoke to the group, praising the mammoth effort and saying, “citizens of this area will never know the magnitude of this project, but many will benefit from it for many years to come.” He commended all volunteers in the community for working together on project that benefits all. The meeting adjourned and PGS members, volunteers and guests enjoyed refreshments and adjourned to the Genealogy Department to view the “Bill Ziegenhain Collection” files ready for public use. Refreshments were served. Aggie Muster To Be Held Here April 21Former students of Texas A&M University are planning activities for the annual Texas Aggie Muster, which will be held on April 21, at the E.W. Marland Estate Restaurant, at 6:30 p.m. The 100 year old muster tradition binds Aggies throughout their lives, according to Tom Hanke, local chair. “Muster is held on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. We gather to reminisce and to recognize and pay our respects to those who are absent because of death, since the last Muster,” Hanke said. Alumni from Kay and eastern Osage Counties as well as nearby communities from southern Kansas, travel to Ponca City for the annual event. Muster is open to all former students and their families, parents of students and friends of Texas A&M. More than 400 Musters will be held around the world this year, wherever Texas A & M former students live or work. For more information or to RSVP, contact Hanke at 767-4366 or 767-1541.# Area Legislators on Spending CommitteesBy RALPH SEWELL News Capitol Bureau OKLAHOMA CITY — Five of the six Ponca City-area legislators are members of subcommittees deciding how to spend tax money available this year. Naming of subcommittees is a sign this legislature is preparing to wind things down. Only Rep. Joe Sweeden, D-Pawhuska, wasn’t named. That’s no surprise. Freshman representatives almost never get such a job. Sens. Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa and J. Berry Harrison, D-Fairfax, are named on the Appropriations’ Natural Resources and Regulatory Services subcommittee. So is Rep. Jim Newport, R-Ponca City. Rep. Jim Reese, R-Nardin, is on the subcommittee handling funding for general government operations. Rep. Larry Ferguson, R-Cleveland, is on the Appropriations subcommittee for Health and Human Services. Reese won House support for changing a Senate bill restricting teen-age drivers who haven’t had the benefit of driver education training. SB 413’s aim is to cut teen-age traffic deaths. It was sponsored by two metropolitan-area legislators. The Reese amendment eliminated a section which limited teen drivers to carrying a single passenger unless all are from the same household. That and the final vote of 78 to 20 reflected different needs of big city and rural representatives. Metro-area schools generally offer driver ed classes. Some rural districts can’t afford it. But Reese said in his area, kids take driving courses after school or during the summer. He said his main objection was in restricting who can ride along with beginners. “They learn by having older persons along,” he said. The bill also was amended to say senior citizens may not be charged for driving licenses or identification cards. Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden also voted yes on final passage. Even though his amendment was in the bill, Reese voted no. Newport’s HB 1765 passed the Senate 44-0. It directs school boards to develop and make available character education programs. Muegge and Harrison voted for the bill. Senators debated whether high school students who participate in extra-curricular activities should be tested for drug abuse. HB 1289 failed 23-24 but may be reconsidered. Opponents complained the bill singled out outstanding students to be tested by school officials. They said it also violated privacy. Muegge amended the bill to provide testing could be done only on those who are suspected to be drug users. He voted for the bill while Harrison voted against. Last Monday — other than appropriation bills —İthere were 141 Senate bills on the House calendar and 120 House bills on the Senate calendar. To stay alive all must clear by this coming Thursday. But most bills are being passed with titles off. That means more work must be done on them —İand probably means some of them will not get final approval. How They Voted Here’s how Muegge, Harrison, Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted on some bills: *HB 1601, which contains the agreement Oklahoma and other states signed to get part of a billion dollar settlement with major tobacco companies. It passed 43-0. The Senate first deleted parts of the House-passed bill which would outlaw sales of bubble gum cigars and forbid sales of items promoting tobacco products. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. *HB 1734 passed 42-0, but has the title off. It would change the automobile excise tax and cut the annual tag tax for passenger cars to $50. An included amnesty clause would entice folks who now buy cheaper tags outside Oklahoma to buy car tags where they live. Muegge and Harrison voted yes. *SB 446 was approved by the House 94-0. It says golf carts and all-terrain vehicles need not be licensed by the state, and must not be used on state highways. They may be operated only on courses, unless a city ordinance allows them to use city streets. Ponca City-are representatives voted yes. *SB 418 passed the House 85-13 after the title was stricken. It would tell the Corporation Commission to pass rules unbundling gas services. Foes feared it would result in higher gas prices. Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. Newport voted no. *SB 787 creates an Oklahoma Tuition incentive program — aimed at helping high school students who complete a college preparatory course and intend to go to college or complete Vo-tech studies. It depends on the legislature of donors establishing a trust fund. The House vote was 98-1 after the bill was heavily amended. Title’s off. Ponca City-area representatives voted yes. *SB 266, with the title off, would dedicate real property to be used for open spaces and/or conservation easements. It passed the House 79-20 with Newport, Ferguson and Sweeden voting yes. Reese voted no. *SB 383, which passed the House 76-18, would create an Interstate Midwest Regional Passenger Rail Compact and make Oklahoma a member. Author is Sen. Dave Herbert, D-Midwest City, who has been pushing other legislation to bring Amtrak trains to Oklahoma. Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Newport and Reese no. *SB 491, with title off and amended, passed the House 68-26. It directs the State Board of Education to continue to develop a parent education program. Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Newport and Reese no. *SB 1, to lower the tax on car tags and food, unanimously passed the House. The title is off. That means you shouldn’t count on extra change yet. *SJR 2, which passed the House 100-0, would ask voters to increase the amount of money the school land commission distribute to schools. Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes. *SJR 15 failed in he House, 33-68. It proposed allowing legislators to serve in an executive office even if they had voted to create the office or to boost the pay of that office. The resolution also would require voter approval. Ferguson voted yes; other Ponca City-area representatives voted no. *SB 19, which passed 98-3, would ban using telephone answering devices by state agencies during normal office hours. An employee must answer phones. House amendments returned it to senators. Ponca City-area representatives voted yes. *SB 89 would require lay members of the Education Oversight board live in the congressional district they represent. It passed 92-9 with Newport, Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voting yes. *SB 432, which passed the House 92-9, would name the Corrections Center in Hodgen, Leflore County, for James E. Hamilton, former state representative and state senator. Ponca City-area representatives voted yes. *SB 463 passed the House 84-17. It would cut from 2 days from 1 day the time a vehicle left alongside a highway may be removed at the owner’s expense. Reese, Ferguson and Sweeden voted yes; Newport no. *SB 462 which failed 48-51 in the House, was reconsidered, amended and passed. It would let counties set school zone speed limits no higher than 20 miles below the limit set otherwise for the highway. The new vote was 81-19. Newport, Reese and Sweeden voted yes; Ferguson no. *SB 573, to exempt from the sales tax railway cars sold to carry coal to state-located electric generating plants, picked up an amendment to gradually cut the sales tax on food. It then passed unanimously, but the title’s off the bill. *SB 580, passed the House by a reluctant 51-47 after being amended. It would allow no-knock searches by police under some circumstances. Ferguson voted yes; Newport, Reese and Sweeden no. *SB 599 passed the House 98-3. It would increase from 7 to 11 members the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Three new members would be trained in substance abuse recovery. The governor would appoint, subject to Senate confirmation. Ponca City-are representatives voted yes. Taste and Tasteless Roots in Antiquity“Taste and Tasteless” is rooted in ancient tradition. “No, I’m serious,” says Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan Theatre. “This whole thing goes back to the great springtime traditions of the ancient Romans,” he says. Appallingly, many people seem not to care. “I don’t have anything to say about that,” says one patron. But Poncan Board members care. “Yeah, there were Bacchanalia,” says Marc LaBossiere, city finance director. “Cool,” says Don Nuzum, director of the airport. The great Poncan Theatre springtime ritual takes place at the Poncan on Friday, April 23. The Poncan Theatre is now in the seventh year of “Taste and Tasteless.” For seven consecutive years, intelligent and otherwise normal people have paraded their insanity across the Poncan stage. For seven consecutive years, great Poncan Theatre patrons have enjoyed the parade. “It just keeps getting bigger,” says Wessel. “Folks absolutely love this. It’s great food and hilarious entertainment!” “Taste and Tasteless” is a fund-raiser for the Poncan. First, foods and libations are served, and then the audience ushers into the Poncan for a Grand Roast of local and national celebrities. The proceeds serve the programs and operations of the historic theater. The annual event is extremely important for the historic theater. It helps the theater expand the season while keeping ticket prices down. “This really is an ancient tradition,” says Wessel. “Ancient agrarian cultures celebrated the return of spring. Usually, they inverted the normal order by making fun of the great and powerful.” “Yeah, and they had beer,” says Nuzum. “So do we.” And the Poncan will have a cash wine bar for the first time ever. “The State of Oklahoma strongly urged us to change the way we serve our wine,” says Wessel. “They know best and we want to make them happy.” In addition to the cash bar, the Poncan will also serve beer and soft drinks along with the fabulous foods. “When our patrons spend $20 for a ticket, the entire amount is a donation to the Poncan Theatre,” says Wessel. “The patrons get to eat a great meal, drink good beer, and see a terrific show.” The “Taste” portion is a wonderful display of the best foods in Ponca City. The list of food vendors is growing. The restaurants now include the Amarillo Grill, Dougan’s Bar-B-Q, El Chico, Golden Corral Family Steakhouse, Head Country Bar-B-Q, Hero’s Bar and Grill, Marriott at Conoco, Mazzio’s, Perkins Family Restaurant, the Ponca City Country Club, Rusty Barrell Supper Club, Schlotsky’s Deli, Subway, and the United Supermarket Deli. “The food is excellent,” says Wessel. “These folks put forward their finest work at ‘Taste and Tasteless,’ and the food is to die for.” The writers are hard at work for “Taste and Tasteless,” and the work is near completion. But the wraps are still on the text. Wessel says, “no one gets to see the script early.” “We don’t want to scare people away.” Secrecy on the script is another ancient tradition. In fact, the writers are so secret that they won’t even admit responsibility for the infamous script. It seems to be their preference. Go figure. “Taste and Tasteless” begins at 6:45 on Friday, April 23. Tickets are available at the Poncan Theatre office at 104 East Grand, at area banks, and from Poncan board members. For more information or tickets, patrons should call the Poncan at 580-765-0943. The office is open Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Cereal or honey bun or biscuits and gravy, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Cereal or honey bun or French toast sticks and sausage, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Hot pocket or Fernando’s bean beef burrito with cheese sauce, potatoes wedges, apricots, saltine crackers, dill spears, sunflower seeds, or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, diet plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll or Taco Bell bean burrito, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli with cheese sauce, strawberry Jello fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, diet plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Barbecue sandwich or pepperoni pizza, fresh fruit, corn-on-cob, saltine crackers, dill spears, rocky road pudding, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken stix with hot roll or chalupa with lettuce and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, salsa, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Friday —Cheese nachos or hamburger, French fries, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, chocolate chip cookies, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk. Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — French toast stix with bacon or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Ham and cheese roll ups or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Blueberry muffins or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Eggs and cheese and ham biscuits or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Middle School Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s Pizza. Monday — Hot pocket, potatoes wedges, apricots, fruit, carrot sticks with ranch dressing, saltine crackers, dill spears, chocolate pudding, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Taco Bell bean burrito, lettuce salad, Mexican rice, broccoli and cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pepperoni pizza, green salad, fresh fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears, Jello, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate, potato bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken stix with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, rosy applesauce, lettuce and tomato salad, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos, refried beans, fruit, jalapenos, onions, salsa, salad, saltine crackers, dill spears chocolate chip cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Mid-High Breakfast Monday — Biscuit and gravy or donuts or cereal, orange juice and milk. Tuesday — Eggs with tots and toast or assorted muffins or cereal, orange juice and milk. Wednesday — Biscuit and gravy or jelly donuts or cereal, orange juice and milk. Thursday — Breakfast burrito and tots or cereal, orange juice and milk. Friday — Eggs and cheese and ham biscuits or cereal, orange juice and milk. Mid-High Lunch Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway. Monday — Teriyaki chicken, oriental vegetables or rice pilaf or fresh fruit, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken and noodles and hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli with cheese sauce, strawberry Jello, fresh fruit, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pepperoni pizza, mixed fruit, corn-on-cob, fruit or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken sticks with hot roll, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, salad, or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos or hamburger, fresh fruit, French fries, lettuce with tomato slice, dill spears, chocolate chip cookies or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate, 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. Training Table Monday - Friday — Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit. All-American Line Monday — Stuffed crust pizza, tossed salad, Italian blend vegetables, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday —İFrito chili pie, corn, dill spears, fresh fruit, onion, jalapenos, salsa, Jello, juice and milk. Wednesday — Super corn dogs, French fries, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Teriyaki chicken breast or egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetables, steamed rice, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Coyote grill chalupa, tossed salad, refried beans, Santa Fe rice, fresh fruit, salsa, jalapenos, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Cereal and toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Oatmeal and toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs and toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Friday — Sausage and biscuit, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Fried chicken, potatoes and gravy, corn, peaches, hot roll and milk. Tuesday — Taco burger with lettuce and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. Wednesday — Pigs-n-blanket, tri-tators, green peas, pineapple rings and milk. Thursday — Goulash, blackeyed peas, applesauce, hot roll and milk. Friday — Pizza, coleslaw, oranges and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Pepper steak with rice, or grilled chicken with white bean salsa, or spaghetti with meat sauce, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Liver and onions, or fried chicken, or barbecue grilled pork chop, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Grilled steak, or chicken and sausage combo, or pork verda, salad bar, soup, assorted vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria is open to the public from 11:15 a.m. to noon. School CalendarPo-Hi April 12 Golf, girls, at Putnam North, 8 a.m. Tennis, varsity boys and girls, at Bartlesville, 8 a.m. Golf, boys, at Cushing, 9 a.m. Baseball, varsity and junior varsity, at Broken Arrow, 4 p.m. Baseball, sophomore, against Broken Arrow, 4 p.m. Soccer, varsity and junior varsity, boys and girls, at Tulsa Memorial; 4 p.m. Drill team clinic, at Robson Fieldhouse, 5:30 p.m. April 13 Baseball, varsity and junior varsity, at Tulsa Union, 4 p.m. Baseball, sophomore, against Tulsa Union, 4 p.m. Drill team clinic, Robson Fieldhouse, 5:30 p.m. Symphonic band state contest, at Tulsa Union, time to be announced. Track, boys and girls, at Woodward, time to be announced. April 14 Golf, girls, at Bartlesville, 8 a.m. Golf, junior varsity, boys, at Blackwell, 8 a.m. Drill team tryouts, Robson Fieldhouse, to be announced April 15 Tennis, varsity, boys and girls, Wildcat invitational, 8 a.m. BLT meeting, Assembly center, 3:30 p.m. April 16 Soccer, varsity and junior varsity, boys and girls, at Owasso, 3 p.m. State band contest, time and location to be announced. April 17 Arts Adventure, Po-Hi campus, 8:30 a.m. Track, boys and girls, at Holland Hall, time to be announced. Child Abuse Prevention Focus of Current MonthSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center joins the nationwide effort to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month in April in order to create awareness of child abuse and ways to prevent it. In 1996, more than 3 million children were reported as victims of child abuse and neglect and almost a million children were confirmed as victims of child maltreatment. The same year, approximately 1,046 child abuse and neglect-related fatalities were confirmed. In Kay County, statistics show that 14 child abuse and neglect investigations were conducted for the month of January, 1999. Of those, three were abuse, 10 were cases of neglect, and one was both abuse and neglect. Child abuse prevention month offers the following opportunities for those who are concerned to become involved in preventing child abuse in their own community: * Help parents by offering them (him/her) a break to take care of the children or organize a neighborhood event for families; go to the park, zoo or a ball game. * Respond when you see abuse in public. Strike up a conversation with the adult to direct attention away from the child. Divert the child’s attention (if misbehaving) by talking to the child. * Examine your own parenting practice. Praise your child in some way everyday. Kind words will make him/her feel special when pressures build up. Take hold of yourself before you take hold of a child. * Report suspected abuse or neglect to your local department of human services or call the police. An important message to parents is to ensure healthy development of your child. Children need appropriate cognitive, emotional and physical stimulation during the first three years of life. Current research shows that most of the development of the human brain takes place during this time. For cognitive stimulation, challenge your child to think by teaching them to count, reciting the alphabet and reading to them. For emotional stimulation, show how much you care by providing an abundance of love, concern and care for your child. For physical stimulation, you can cuddle hug, kiss and hold your children. Children need a lot of affection. Give them opportunities to run, skip and jump for physical activity. Finally, make sure you feed your children healthy foods like fruit, vegetables, milk, chicken and whole grains. This information has been provided by SJRMC, the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse and the Department of Human Services. Support Domestic Violence with Phone Call on May 6Kay County residents can pledge their support to local women and children in need during the annual Phone-a-thon for the Domestic Violence Program on May 6. Funds raised from this event will be used to provide for client needs. Throughout the year, the Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma helps hundreds of women and children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse. As the number of these crimes continues to rise, the number of women and children who seek help will also continue to increase. “We have always received a tremendous amount of support for the program during our phone-a-thon,” said Christy Dulick-Williams, program director. “The communities in Kay County seem to recognize the importance of our services and our clients really appreciate the help these funds provide.” For the thirteenth year, local volunteers will be calling residents in Ponca City, Blackwell, Newkirk and Tonkawa from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the May 6 event. “This is an opportunity for community members to ensure this program continues to offer the life-saving services it provides to Kay County residents,” concluded Dulick-Williams. Pre-donations are welcome and can be made by calling 76A-BUSE. The Imposters To Perform at Humane Society BenefitThe “Fetching Affair” dinner/dance benefit for the Ponca City Humane Society will be held April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. Tickets sell for $35. Entertainment for the evening will be The Imposters, a five man band based in Alva. They specialize in performing rock and roll classics, from the 1950s 1960s and 1970s. The band was formed in early 1992 by Brad Chegwidden, the drummer and mastermind behind the group. Other band members are Keith Eckhart, guitar and vocal; David Engle, bass guitar and vocal; Tom Gruber, vocal and TZ Wright keyboards. The Imposters perform the music of artists such as Beach Boys, Beatles, Chuck Berry, Byrds, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Everly Brothers, Kinks, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mamas and Papas, Van Morrison, Rick Nelson, Wilson Pickett, Rascals, Otis Redding, Rolling Stones and Temptations. Pet lovers are also reminded of a tail waggin’ contest which will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at 900 West Prospect Avenue. The Ponca City Humane Society will host the event. Participants, furry and otherwise, will be judged on tail waggin’ abilities. The three top waggers will be featured at the Fetching Affair. For questions or ticket information, contact the PCHS at 767-8877. Parent University Gives Families Parenting HelpThe Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition declared April 15, 1999, as Parent Day. In celebration, Partnerships for Family Involvement in Education is sponsoring the second annual Parent University, at the Family Resource Center, 700 West Broadway Avenue. Registration begins at 6 p.m. The day is designed to honor and empower parents who teach, love, and guide America’s future every day. Parents can chose to attend two of nine different workshops. Courses include: learning styles, art and children, kids and drugs, gangs and bullies, building self-esteem, protecting kids from sexual harassment, how to find resources to help your family, and talking with your young children about sex. In addition, booths will be set up by agencies such as Oklahoma State University Kay County Extension, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Sooner Care, Kay County Health Department, Ponca City Literacy Council, Pioneer Technology Center and the Family Resource Center. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. Also, members of the United Way/AmeriCorps program will give on-site childcare. These members work with children on a daily basis and have donated their time to allow parents the opportunity to attend. The local community group believes parents make the difference. Call the Family Resource Center at 767-9509 for more information. Partnerships for Family Formerly Partnerships for Strong Family Involvement, the group is a collaborative effort to bring together resources for families with children. Members work together to assure that three goals are met. First, they seek to work with preschool parents to ensure a child’s school readiness. Second, they strive to empower parents to take a proactive role in the education of their children. And third, the group wants to improve each student’s education achievement by ensuring that the health and social needs of all students are met. These goals are used as the foundation for planning activities and projects. One such project was the opening of the Family Resources Center, in 1998. Current members represent United Way, Ponca City AmeriCorps, Ponca City Public Schools, Kay County Health Department, Kay County Department of Human Services, Ponca City Public Library, Pioneer Technology Center, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services and the Ponca City Police Department. Occupational Therapy Service Month Observed at St Joseph’sSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center offers the only outpatient occupational therapy service in the area through its Rehabilitation Services Department. April is National Occupational Therapy Month and SJRMC is observing the month by explaining the important role OT plays in healthcare. Occupational therapy provides services to people whose ability to function in daily life has been disrupted by physical illness or injury, developmental problems, the aging process, or mental or emotional illness. The goal of OT is to assist each individual in achieving an independent, productive and satisfying lifestyle. The methods employed are based on functional, productive activity. Brenda Kirchenbauer, OTM/L, is SJRMC’s occupational therapist. She is a 1994 graduate of the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center and has worked at the medical center for two years. Marina Mallari, OTR/L is also providing OT for SJRMC. She is a 1990 graduate of the University of the Philippines. She has been traveling occupational therapist since 1995 when she left full-time employment with Memorial Medical Center of East Texas. Through evaluation and treatment, occupational therapists help people learn to care for their personal needs, such as bathing and dressing; developing or improving the skills necessary to participate in school, working and leisure activities; learning new ways to perform household chores such as meal preparation, shopping and managing finances; returning to work and resuming community activities. Volunteers Key To Providing Many ServicesVolunteers brighten lives and are considered a national resource. To celebrate the commitment made by over 100 million Americans who work to make their communities a better place, National Volunteer Week will be celebrated beginning April 18. The 26th annual observance of National Volunteer week is a prime time to show appreciation to these caring individuals who give of themselves. Though this week presents a great opportunity to recognize these well-deserved individuals, volunteers deserve recognition all year long. Organizations and non-profit groups who couldn’t survive without volunteers can find easy ways to thank these selfless individuals. It can be as easy as getting to know them. Welcome input of volunteers by inviting them to planning, marketing or project meetings. Furthermore, ask about their families, friends, hobbies, etc. This will show volunteers that you are interested and care. Also, tailor gestures of appreciation according to what is significant to them. Whenever a volunteer is caught doing a good job, send a thank you card the next day describing what action was observed and how much their effort is appreciated. Between 1993 and 1995, the number of volunteers increased by four million. According to the Independent Sector in 1996, one volunteer hour was calculated to be worth $13.24, with volunteers donating an average of 4.2 hours per week. On April 20, National Youth Service Day, will be spearheaded by Youth Service America. Additionally, USA Weekend Magazine kicks off the week by devoting its entire issue to volunteerism. Winners of Make A Difference Day, will be highlighted. The national day of doing good, organized by USA Magazine and The Points of Light Foundation. Plummers To Raise Funds for GlassesThe Plummers are coming to Ponca! The annual fund raiser for the Ponca City Noon Lions Club, the performance by the Plummer Family, is slated for 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium. Tickets for the country music show are available at Pioneer Bank and Trust and cost $8.50 in advance or $10 at the door for adults, and children’s tickets are $5. Funds from the show stay in the Ponca City area and are used to supply 400 to 500 pairs of eyeglasses annually for those in need but who cannot afford to purchase glasses. The Noon Lions Club also gives to the Fellowship of Christian Optometrist up to 6,000 pairs of used glasses collected in Ponca City during the year and are distributed to the needy in Mexico. The Plummer Family was one of the first and best theaters in Branson, Mo. Darrell and Rosie Plummer, owners/operators/performers, opened their theater in May of 1973. After 18 years, they retired, and then, after five years of retirement, the Plummer Family took their Country Music Show on the road in 1995. One of their stops over the years has been Ponca City. The show is lead by Darrell acting as master of ceremonies, guitar picker and singer, and Rosie who sings and plays the accordion. Other members of the group lend their instrumental, vocal and technical talents to the delight of the audience. KCSEA Safety, Environmental Fair Set April 22The Kay County Safety and Environmental Alliance Safety and Environmental Fair will held be at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, April 22. It will be open to all Kay County citizens. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tentatively, more than 750 school children are scheduled to attend from Ponca City Public Schools, Blackwell Public Schools, and St. Mary’s Catholic School. Booths will be provided by various KCSEA members with “hands-on” information. Marriott will provide Cokes and popcorn to all fair attendees. A drawing will be held every 30 minutes for a safety/environmental prize. All attendees will also receive a packet of free wildflower seeds. The Ponca City Fire Department clowns will be at the Hutchins from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Chronic Lung Disease Support Group FormingResidents who suffer chronic lung disease are invited to join a support group known as the Better Breathers Club. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center hosts a monthly luncheon for adults from Ponca City and the surrounding areas who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or other respiratory problems. The club offers an opportunity to share experiences, obtain ideas and gain knowledge on ways to improve daily living. A complimentary lunch is provided by the medical center prior to the meeting. Additionally, the meetings feature either a guest speaker or a video presentation. “The meetings are great for fellowship, support and entertainment,” said Dianna Gemmill, a registered respiratory therapist in SJRMC’s Cardiopulmonary Department. She is also the program’s coordinator. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at noon in Conference Room “C” of the medical center. They are a community service, so there are no dues or fees. Referrals or reservations are not required. Simply attend a meeting to become a member, according to Gemmill. Spouses are also welcome. Gemmill indicated that past speakers have included a pulmonologist, respiratory therapist, physical therapist and a pharmacist. Respiratory medications, exercises, advance directives, home respiratory equipment and proper nutrition are a sample of discussion topics. For more information about the Better Breathers Club, contact Gemmill at 765-0510, or attend the next meeting scheduled on April 13. Mobile Health Screening Unit Here April 17 and 18Oklahoma Lions’ Mobile Health Screening Unit will be in Ponca City Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18, to offer free screening of health problems to the community. The free service is sponsored by the Ponca City Noon Lions Club. The MSU will be located in the parking lot at Wal-Mart from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday to screen for visual acuity, hearing, diabetes, blood pressure and glaucoma. The screenings are administered by local Lions with the assistance of two or more medical volunteers. The MSU, which cost more than $160,000, was paid for by the Oklahoma Lions Clubs, individual club members, the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation and a $75,000 grant from the Lions Club International Foundation. Day-to-day operational cost, estimated at up to $75,000 annually, are paid by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, which also assisted with many of the start-up expenses. If a visitor to the MSU fails one of the five screening, he or she will be contacted 30 days later by a research worker at Oklahoma State University to ascertain whether the visitor has sought medical advice. If he or she has not yet sought medical advise, the caller will offer help in making and keeping an appointment, and possible help or guidance in paying for the medical attention. OSU benefits by gathering valuable research data about the health of the state’s residents. The unit was dedicated on May 16, 1998, at the Oklahoma Lions state convention and has been in use 20 to 22 days a month since — including being open for 180 hours during the 17-day state fair. It requires eight volunteers (Lions and medical personnel) per four-or-five-hour shifts. The MSU is checking approximately 2,000 people each month, uncovering dozens of hidden medical problems. Freightliner Trucks of Oklahoma City and Tulsa helped with the truck purchase and provides storage and maintenance for the units. OTC Truck Driving School of El Reno donates free training for the unit manager/drivers. Child Care Fair Slated April 24 at ConocoChild care providers can earn accredited training thanks to the Annual Child Care Training Fair hosted by volunteers of Conoco Inc.’s Work and Family Committee. The fair will be held on the Conoco complex Saturday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Participants can expect a continental breakfast and lunch. Topics of breakout sessions will be crafts, safety, space management and creative ideas for “theme weeks.” In addition, issues of preventative medicine and taxes will also be addressed. Experts in their fields will be on hand to share information. A nonrefundable $5 registration fee is required by April 16. To register, send a check or money order, payable to Conoco Inc., to: Robyn Dunkleberger, Conoco Inc., 650 South Tower, P.O. Box 1267, Ponca City, 74602. Registration should include the provider’s name, address, phone number and name of day care. For the past seven years, Conoco Inc. has been providing child care training for area care givers. The effort began to deliver quality, convenient training locally for hundreds of people in the profession, including child care centers, home day care, head start programs and after school programs. Young Named Local Law Week ChairpersonOKLAHOMA CITY — A Ponca City attorney Lori L. Young has been named as chairperson of Law Week activities for Kay County. The announcement was made by John Hron, County Bar Association president, of Ponca City. Gov. Frank Keating issued a proclamation setting aside May 1, as a special day for recognition of the place of law in American life. This will be the 42nd consecutive year that Law Day has been nationally observed. The 1999 theme is “Celebrate Your Freedom”. The Oklahoma Bar Association will soon announce winners of its statewide Law Day poster, essay, photo and video contests. Statewide Law Week activities will also include volunteer lawyers given free legal advice to Oklahoma residents over the telephone on April 29, and a television show. The one-hour “Ask A Lawyer” television program will air April 29, at 7 p.m. on OETA and will feature Oklahoma lawyers discussing parents and juvenile law, retention v. election of judges and search and seizure. Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Hardy Summers signed a directive urging all courts in the state’s 26 judicial districts to include the community in special events commemorating the occasion. Distinguished Concert Choir Began as Gospel PerformersCombine the energy and excitement of a gospel choir with the soul and culture of the African American experience, mix in one hundred or so voices and the result is the melodic sound of the Ambassadors’ Concert Choir. The choir began from a performance involving 42 vocalists, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Dec. 24, 1979. Kenneth Kilgore, director of Fine Arts at St. John, planned and directed this initial performance. The listening audience encouraged the group to continue their work and thus, the Ambassadors of Faith Concert Choir was born. On Sept. 6, 1985, the choir became a community organization and the name was changed to the Ambassadors’ Concert Choir. On three occasions, the choir has performed at the request of Maestro Herrera de la Fuente and the Mineria Symphony Orchestra in Mexico City. Glenn Burleigh, a contemporary Black composer and native of Guthrie, Okla., premiered a new work, “Fantasia,” with the choir and the Oklahoma city Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1992, the choir and Kilgore were inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Music Hall of Fame. Vice Pres. Al Gore requested that the choir sing when he spoke at the groundbreaking of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building Memorial site, in October 1998. Under the artistic direction of Kilgore, along with a fine team of associate directors, the choir vitalizes the American music scene by offering unique opportunities for musicians and singers in all areas of choral music. The choir consists of the very best musicians and singers throughout the State of Oklahoma. Membership in the choir is based on ability to sing a variety of music styles. The company has earned a reputation as one of the most acclaimed national and international ambassadors of African American culture, promoting the uniqueness of Black cultural expression and the preservation and enrichment of its heritage. This choir will be performing on Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre. The concert is sponsored by The Ponca City Arts & Humanities Council, Conoco and the Oklahoma Arts Council. Admission is free. Arts Adventure Placement Day To Be SaturdayRegistration for Arts Adventure ’99 is currently under way with a registration/placement day set for Saturday at the high school fine arts building from 10 a.m. until noon. Arts Adventure board members will be available to answer any student’s or parent’s questions. It is also an opportunity to assess a student’s ability in the area of piano for placement in the appropriate level program at the camp. Students wanting to take piano at Arts Adventure ’99 should come prepared to play two pieces. Pieces need not be memorized; however, photocopied music is not acceptable. If a student is unable to attend placement day, he or she should contact Kathy Wimberley at 765-8065. Arts Adventure ’99, scheduled this year for July 19-30, is a two-week summer arts camp for students who will be entering 6th through 10th grades in the fall. Sessions will be held at the Marland Estate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week. Cost for the two week camp is $125 with full or partial scholarships available based on financial need. Areas of study include a variety of artistic disciplines including drama, voice, keyboard ensemble and technology, strings, creative writing, visual art and dance. Each student participant chooses a major area of study — usually one in which they already excel. They also choose two “minors” to give them the opportunity to experience a variety of creative outlets. For more information regarding Arts Adventure ’99, contact Chuck Van Cleave at 762-9684. American Legion Post 14 Seeks MembersPost 14 of the American Legion is holding its 1999 membership drive. With the loss of World War II members and non-renewals, membership in the American Legion has dropped an average of 75 members per year since 1990. Last year was the first positive membership in more than 10 years, noted Roselynn Utech, membership adjutant. “We have a lot to offer the veteran and we are especially reaching out to the younger veteran as our future lies within their hands.” Over the past two years, the American Legion has tried to recognize veterans for the outstanding job and sacrifices they have made, and it has turned the focus to helping them. The Legion has worked hard to make sure veterans in this area are aware of their veteran health benefits and have done everything possible to help them get their Veterans Administration cards. More than 500 people attended the three VA Health Benefit meetings, and a large number are now receiving either free or greatly reduced costs on their medicines and doctor care, noted Chuck Gregg, commander. “The number of veterans seeking VA help at the Legion on Thursday mornings has doubled since the VA meetings,” said Don Haden, ODVA service officer. “That only means one thing — we’re helping veterans. Many of these veterans are saving hundreds of dollars a month on medical bills, and we hope they will consider joining the Legion so that we can continue to keep our post alive to help others veterans in the future. It’s much easier to ask a vet to join the Legion when you can show him you are doing something for them,” noted Gregg. The Legion has promoted “Veteran Pride” through the past two Veterans Day parades and has reached out to help all veterans, regardless of whether they were a member of the American Legion or not. The Legion also provides flag folding and pallbearers for funerals, color guards, school programs, legion baseball, Boys State, pancake feeds and other activities to promote children and youth. If interested in becoming a Legion member, or for more information on VA benefits, contact the Legion at 765-9073 or Chuck Gregg at 765-1367. Bug-o-Mania Big Hit For Local CharitiesCricket-eating was a hit at the Bug-o-Mania charity auction held at Parker Pest Control on April 3. Proceeds were given to Peachtree Landing and Domestic Violence. More than 300 residents watched as contestants, with chopsticks in hand, ate as many deep fat fried crickets as possible within 60 seconds. Winners Terry Moyer and Eddy Clark each gorged a total of 66 crickets to receive a $100 cash prize. Families enjoyed visits from Barney and Tweetie Bird, emu chicks, and Po-Hi Cheerleaders. In addition, GOOFS demonstrated a remote control helicopter. Seventy-eight businesses and individuals donated goods and services which were auctioned to the highest bidder. Donations and proceeds totaled $3,351. Parker, in conjunction with KIXR radio, is planning a Bug-o-Mania 2000, according to Brad Parker of Parker Pest Control. Literacy Council Provides Volunteer Tutor TrainingTutors are needed to assist persons who want to learn to read. The Ponca City Area Literacy Council will hold a 10-hour training workshop beginning April 15, in the Programming Room of the Ponca City Library, at 5:30, for interested volunteers. “There is a great need for tutors in the Ponca City area,” said Barbara Brown, Literacy Council coordinator. “Approximately one out of five residents in the community cannot read the labels on cans or medicine bottles, write a check or read to their children.” By improving their reading skills, Brown says these people can improve their lives in many ways. Not only does reading improve self-respect, but adults may be able to pursue a better job and help children with homework. Anyone who can read and has a concern for others can be a literacy volunteer, no teaching experience is needed. The Council uses the Laubach phonics method, and according to literacy experts, anyone can learn to use it to tutor others. Sessions will be held on April 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; April 17, 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; and April 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. To register for the workshop or to get more information about the program, contact the Council at 767-0351. SJRMC Seeking Qualified Teens For Summer Volunteer ProgramStudents interested in becoming a summer volunteen at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center may apply now. Applications can be obtained from school counselors or at the information desk in the main hospital lobby. Applications must be completed and returned to the Volunteer Services office by Monday, May 3. Interviews will be held on May 11, 12 and 13. Those selected will be required to attend the volunteen orientation on May 26. Volunteens will work at SJRMC from June 1 through Aug. 7. “We have only a certain number of volunteen positions available,” said Kathy Turner, volunteer services coordinator. “The selection is always hard due to the number of qualified teens. However, this year we are increasing the number of positions from 25 to 30 and adding three alternates.” To qualify for the program, applicants must be completing the eighth grade or become 14 years of age by June 1. For more information, contact Turner at 765-0508. Consent Agenda Entries To Dominate City MeetingBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Monday evening’s city commission meeting will be a “consenting” affair as all but two items scheduled to be voted upon are listed on the consent agenda. Only a quarterly financial report regarding the No. 1 Fire Station renovation project and a railroad crossing matter are slated for discussion. An agreement between Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company and the City of Ponca City involving the installation of a concrete crossing at Prospect Avenue will be considered and voted upon. Both the Traffic Commission and City Commission have previously approved the project along with Hartford Avenue and Grand Avenue crossings. The total cost to the city for the Prospect Avenue project is estimated at $30,000. The remaining items are contained on the consent agenda. According to the City all items listed under the consent agenda “are deemed to be noncontroversial and routine in nature by the governing body and will be approved by one motion” of the commission. During the commission meeting the items contained on the consent agenda are not discussed unless a commissioner specifically requests an item be removed and then placed on the regular at which time it will then be considered. Those items contained on the consent agenda include: • A recommendation to reject all exterior repairs to the Cultural Center due to the bids coming in over the budgeted amount. • Authorization of submission of State Revolving Fund Partial Disbursement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase 2 in the amount of $360,172.89. • Consider and authorize payment to Chapman, Gill & Associates for work performed on the Turkey Creek Sanitary Sewer project in the amount of $70. • Consider authorization for a $31,262 change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Consider release of funds from bond proceeds to ABB Power T&D Company in the amount of $319,125, to KC Electric Company in the amount of $207,190, and to S & C Electric Company for 78,635 all for the construction of Northwest Substation. Commissioners will also enter into executive session pursuant to Title 25 Oklahoma Statutes for purposes of discussing negotiations with both the local fire and police unions. Construction of Cotton Gin Reflects Optimisim for CropBLACKWELL (AP) — Sunny expectations for Oklahoma’s 1999 cotton crop show in the construction of the first gin on the northern Oklahoma prairie. Agriculture statisticians predict Oklahoma farmers will plant 225,000 acres in cotton, up from an estimated 160,000 planted last year. Part of that acreage increase originates around Blackwell, where some wheat farmers have switched to cotton in recent years. ‘‘It takes a lot more management and the inputs are higher than the wheat crop is, but I think we can get a higher return than we can on wheat,’’ Dennis Kahle said Friday. ‘‘It still looks like the best alternative for us.’’ Kahle said he and others farmers in north central Oklahoma used to take their cotton west of Oklahoma City to get ginned. But the high freight costs of long-distance ginning made Kahle and four other men decide to build their own gin one mile north of Blackwell near Interstate 35. Kahle said they hope the $2.5 million gin, due to open in September, will draw farmers from a radius of 100 miles. Bob Collins of Frederick, executive secretary of the Cooperative Ginners Association of Oklahoma, said no new gin has opened in Oklahoma in about nine years. The state has 33 total, Collins said. He said cotton acreage had slacked off because of infestation of the boll weevil, an insect blamed for more than $5.2 million in losses in 1996. ‘‘As the boll weevil inflicted lots of damage to cotton, the producers chose not to plant cotton because their production fell off so bad,’’ Collins said. Most cotton in Oklahoma grows in the southwest, which was hard hit by drought in 1998. Farmers were able to salvage only 120,000 acres of what they planted, according to Department of Agriculture estimates. ‘‘Our dryland crop really suffered last year, and many acres were not harvested,’’ said J.C. Banks, cotton extension specialist with Oklahoma State University in Altus. ‘‘It survived but didn’t make any cotton.’’ Banks sees a better forecast for the crop that will be planted when soil temperatures rise in mid-May. Steps to eradicate the boll weevil get credit for much of his optimism. The Oklahoma Boll Weevil Eradication Organization is entering its second year of spraying fields to disrupt the boll weevil reproduction process. Program officials say evidence of the program’s success shows in the reduced number of boll weevils found in traps this spring. Funding for the mandatory program comes from an assessment on producers and allocations from the Legislature and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. LettersWonderful EveningWhat a delight to be in attendance at Ponca City Schools’ “Orchestra in Review!” After a difficult year for all concerned, I was very impressed with the dedication, enthusiasm, and talent of staff and students. From the fifth grade on up to our graduating seniors, we were treated to a good evening of music. The grand finale, “Mars,” by Gustov Holst, performed by the High School Symphony Orchestra was absolutely wonderful. Many thanks to the Ponca City Schools Instrumental Music Staff, including concert directors Valerie Huffman, Mary Lindsay and Keith Powers, for their commitment to the orchestra program and to our kids. Susan Powell East, West BestIn the board of Education article in the Ponca City News of Thursday, April 8, our Superintendent of Schools asked for suggestions in naming the Middle School when it reverts to an eighth grade center next school year. As a native Ponca Citian, former East (although earlier referred to as Ponca City Junior High School, prior to West’s construction) student, and retired West teacher, I wonder if there should even be a question as to what would be a suitable name for the school. There has been so much confusion in town since East and West schools were renamed, and I cannot think of anything that would make more sense than to name them East Eighth Grade Center and West Middle School. Those of us who are alumni of East of West, or former teachers, would really appreciate having BOTH names restored so that we can reestablish traditions, use school songs and creeds that were written expressly for the schools, etc. I think most people in the town have still referred to both schools by their former names, and now, it would be nice to be able to do it legally. I know I am not alone in feeling this way, as countless others have expressed their desire to have our old names back. Kay Anthony Reporter Bids Fond Farewell To Readersby Patti Pfeiffer, News Staff Reporter I often wondered how long it takes news to travel through the community. After announcing my resignation as city reporter I found it to take eight days, six hours and 24 minutes and 35 seconds, well more or less! The decision to resign was not an easy task but rather a long ordeal in which my family and few close friends have been subjected to and endured endless hours in a seeming marathon debate on the subject. I have enjoyed my job and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank those that have made my job easy — those that I work with and for. The word “for” not only includes the Muchmore family and my terrific editors, Foster Johnson and Bob Patterson, but also includes those in the community that have been hounded and pounded, questioned and snapped — those that have been the focus of this photographer and the feature of an article by this reporter. Some people fail to understand that reporters are people, too, and have a job to do. Some say that this is an “ego” boosting position. Well I would venture to say that those people have never had the humbling experience of having 12,000 subscribers read, proof and critique your every word, every day. I find that the people here at The Ponca City News are a very dedicated, hard-working group of people that do their job mainly because they like it. Mistakes are made, but that happens at every company and to everyone at sometime or another. The dedication of this staff and this newspaper is a statement of stamina, and loyalty to those that read it. Creating a daily newspaper is a hard job and one that requires long hours, restless nights and results in many wrinkles and graying hair. So as this chapter of my life comes to an end, I look forward to creating the pages of the next one. I want and need to take the time to enjoy the gifts I have so graciously been blessed with — my family, my friends, my home and my health. I now realize that the greatest gifts in life are free and I have for the most part taken so much for granted. Life is so short and we never know what tomorrow holds. I have forgotten what it feels like to walk through the dampness of morning dew-laden grass. Only a memory is the magnificent daily performance of the sun’s first glimpse of the horizon at day break or its farewell appearance as it ducks behind a hill at dusk. I have missed the music of the “cricket quartets” and living life to its fullest. I thank all that have helped me, trusted me and endured me. Until the next time. DEATHSObituariesCelestine M. TinkerFAIRFAX — Celestine M. Tinker, longtime Fairfax resident, died Saturday, April 10, 1999, at her home. She was 88. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at the First Osage Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Glasgow, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. in the Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born March 27, 1911, in Fairfax, she was the daughter of Barnet Sr. and Rosa Mae (Latimer) Morrison. She grew up in Fairfax and graduated from Fairfax High School in 1930. She went on to attend Oklahoma A&M for two years. Mrs. Tinker worked for the Oklahoma Telephone Company, later GTE, for over 20 years. At the age of 50, she attended nurses training in Blackwell and worked as an LPN for various hospitals and nursing homes until her retirement at age 75. She was married to Onis Clyde Moore on April 18, 1935, in Pawnee. He preceded her in death in March of 1945. She was later married to George Tinker. He preceded her in death in November of 1971. She was a member of the First Osage Baptist Church and had been a Sunday School teacher for many years and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was also active with the senior citizens in Fairfax and Salina. She enjoyed reading, fishing, sewing, traveling and gardening. She especially enjoyed being with her son and his family. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Clyde and Hazel Moore of Fairfax; grandsons, Barney Moore of Fairfax, and Jim Moore of Oklahoma City; great-grandsons, Garrett and Grant Moore of Fairfax; a nephew, Charles Morrison of Oak Harbor, Wash.; and a niece, Nancy Ross Morrison of Longview, Wash. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles Morrison, George Morrison and Barnet Morrison Jr.; and one sister, Trilby Morrison. The family will be at the Clyde Moore home. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSBirthday Supper — A birthday supper and prayer service for Rose Pewardy will be held Wednesday at the Ponca Indian Nazarene Church. Supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. with evening services at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Title IX — The Indian Education Committee of Ponca City Schools will meet Tuesday at Pizza Hut, at 6:30 p.m. Any interested parents of Native American students are invited to attend. For further information, contact Sylvia Willey, chairperson, at 765-2687. Young at Heart Dance Set — The Young at Heart Dance is held every Monday at the American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, 7-10 p.m. Snack and Hillbilly Night is held the first Monday of each month. Music by Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band. RNs to Meet — The Royal Neighbors of America will meet on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Christian Church. All members are urged to be present. 1964 Reunion Meeting — Planning committee for the Po-Hi Class of 1964 will meet in the home of Tom and Carol Green, 115 Elmwood, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. All interested alumni are encouraged to attend. Church Services Announced — New Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, will sponsor a Fellowship Service today with special guests speaker, the Rev. Irving J. Bobb of Progressive Baptist Church, Enid, preaching. Church service begins at 11:30 a.m., preceded by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. An invitation is extended to everyone wishing to attend. Buffalo Post Meeting — The Alfred Little Standing Buffalo Post 38 American Legion will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Jules A. Valdez Building. Commander George White Eagle is urging that all members be present at this meeting, and any prospective and new members to come and join. Support your local American Legion. Kay County Council To Meet — Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center will hold its annual meeting, April 19. Business will include election of officers and board members, proposed changes in by-laws, and other business brought to the table. For more information call 762-0245. Friendship Feast Dinner — Friendship Feast board members will host a fund-raising spaghetti dinner 4:30-7 p.m. Friday in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, Fifth and Cleveland. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Friendship Feast provides free meals Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6:15 p.m., at First Christian Church. Singles Dance — The Singles Connection will hold a class for beginners only dance lessons, basic steps of the country- western dances, on Monday at 7 p.m. in the lounge of the American Legion. For more information call Diane Beekman (765-7165). Accident — A minor accident at Ash Street and Central Avenue was reported to police at 7:49 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — Police were alerted of an accident at First Street and South Avenue at 8:03 a.m. Friday. A report was taken. Theft — At 10:04 a.m. Friday police received a report of stolen checks in the 200 block of South Ash Street. Forgery — United Supermarket, 2800 North Fourteenth Street, reported a forged check at 10:04 a.m. Friday. Break-In — A woman in the 800 block of West Oklahoma Avenue contacted police at 10:56 a.m. Friday regarding her vehicle being broken into. Accident — A non-injury accident at Third Street and Highland Avenue was reported to police at 11:16 a.m. Friday. Arrest — A 22-year-old woman was arrested from the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 2:49 p.m. Friday for trespassing. Arrest — Police arrested a 42-year-old woman at 4:09 p.m. Friday from Fourteenth Street and Park View Lane on a city warrant for failure to pay and no seat belt. Injury Accident — An ambulance was called to the scene of a three-vehicle injury accident, four miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177, at 4:37 p.m. Friday. Stolen Bike — At 5:07 p.m. Friday a stolen bike was reported in the 700 block of North Palm Street. Arrest —İA 20-year-old man was arrested from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, at 5:20 p.m. Friday for petit larceny. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at Fourteenth Street and Cooley Avenue was reported to police at 5:28 p.m. Friday. Arrest — At 5:51 p.m. Friday a 22-year-old man was arrested from the 500 block of North Palm Street for carrying a concealed weapon. Arrest — A 19-year-old man was arrested at 5:58 p.m. Friday from the police station on a city warrant for failure to appear. Arrest — Police arrested a 22-year-old man at 7:49 p.m. Friday from the 600 block of North Palm Street on two city warrants. Accident — A police report was taken at 8:12 p.m. Friday at the scene of a two-vehicle non-injury accident at Fifth Street and Brookfield Avenue. Juvenile Arrest — At 8:49 p.m. Friday a 15-year-old boy was arrested from Albertson’s 2005 North Fourteenth Street, for petit larceny. Prowler — A prowler at Shawn Manor, 2024 Turner Road, was reported to police 2:41 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned, however a prowler was not found. Knifing — At 3:44 a.m. Saturday Arkansas City Police Department informed Ponca City police of a knifing that had occurred in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue. The victim had been treated in Arkansas City. Arrest — Police arrested a 19-year-old man at 5:15 a.m. Saturday from the 3500 block of Springwood on a city warrant. LIFESTYLESCoffee Lover Brews Tasty History of Java Coffee Lover Brews Tasty History of JavaBy Patti N. Carmack News Lifestyles Editor Coffee has become the latest world-class superstar. From Tokyo to London, South America to the United States, coffee drinking has become an international craze. Coffee drinkers are enjoying latte, cappuccino, espresso, Turkish, and other variations from exotic corners of the world according to the inside cover of “Coffee Lovers Bible, Ode to the Divine Brew in Food, Fact & Fancy” by Jill Yates. How to choose your brew, how to measure ingredients and the proper temperature are just a few of the handy tips to be found in this compact book. Recipes for good things to drink and eat are included, and I found the history of coffee, and the people who drink it, of great interest. Whether you are a coffee drinker, as I am, or never touch the stuff, this is a great book to add to your cookbook collection. It is an informative and fun read. Just to whet your appetite, here are some recipes and a bit of the historical information to be found in the “Coffee Lovers Bible.” Old West In the Old West — the real Old West — coffee came in a gunnysack, was green, and had to be roasted before use. Later, the firm of Arbuckle Brothers got the idea of roasting the coffee beforehand and packing it in convenient one-pound paper bags. Arbuckle’s coffee was such a success in the West that cowboys came to think of Arbuckle and coffee as meaning the same thing. Like Stetson and Colt, the name was still so western that, when Fatty Arbuckle began making motion pictures, the cow country accepted him as their own. Later, when Fatty stood trial on a particularly repellent morals charge, the West felt sold out, and a picture house in Wyoming which had the effrontery to show one of his comedies was actually laid waste by an angry mob armed with six-shooters and lariat ropes. This information was provided by the “Cow Country Cookbook.” The name cappuccino has rather solemn roots. This frothy, rich, delicious drink is named after the Capuchin monks, whose brown robes and white hair reminded coffee drinkers of the popular brew. Your Basic Cappuccino 2 ounces espresso 2 ounces milk 1/4 to 1/2 ounce flavored syrup (optional) sugar to taste A rule of thumb for a cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 foam. Steam your syrup and milk together; then add the espresso. Serve in a 6-ounce cup or mug. Sprinkle with cinnamon or shaved chocolate if desired. Your life for a cup of coffee? The French colony on the Isle of Bourbon in the Indian Ocean was so concerned for its coffee trees in 1723 it enacted the death penalty for anyone who destroyed a precious plant. “Ouch. While that sounds a bit extreme, true coffee lovers might sometimes feel like they’d kill for a really good cup of coffee,” says the book’s authoress. CybercafÈs Combine the two addictive pleasures of cappuccino and computers and what do you get? CybercafÈs. Now getting wired on a cup of coffee takes on a whole new meaning. Women may have served coffee for centuries, but in the United States one woman helped start the American coffee craze. It happened in 1670 — yes, that’s right — when the first license to sell coffee in Boston was awarded to a woman, Dorothy Jones. The ironic twist is that although women ran and worked in many early coffeehouses, it was not considered proper for them to socialize in them. Pies, cakes and other tasty foods are enhanced with the product, but please don’t use the grounds when it says to add 1/2 cup of coffee — use the brewed product. The author resides in the Pacific Northwest where the coffee craze has become epidemic, and she has assembled a collection of wonderful edibles, drinkables and tidbits. This book is a good read made even better with a cup of coffee at hand. Enjoy! Music Recital at OSUOklahoma State University will present a chamber music recital featuring members of the OSU music faculty on April 14, in the Seretean Center Concert Hall, at 8 p.m. Guests performing with them are Ara and Ani Gregorian, both on the violin. The recital will highlight works such as Beethoven’s String Quartet in D Major and the Piano Quartet in C Minor by Brahms. Admission is $2 for students and seniors and $4 for the general public. Pioneer Area Quilt Guild Elects New OfficersThe April meeting of Pioneer Area Quilt Guild included a program by Oklahoma Quilt Guild store owners, Carl Jo Evans and Barbara Stanfield. They showed a variety of quilts that were made in their workshops. Hostesses for the day were Mary Butler, Teri Gose, Rachell Burleson, Lois Gray, and Shari Schumacher. The greeter was Louise Skinner. The May luncheon hostesses will be Fay Walldron, Velma Hawkins, Raylene Young, Linda Harney, Sue Roy, Ruth Jared, Mary Lou Winters and Donna Humble. President Kathy Paczkowski announced that her president’s block is to be a star pattern, any size, shape, or color, on a cream colored background. The slate of officers were accepted by acclamation. They are Elaine Hughes, president; Sue Roy, vice president; Maureen Danielson, secretary; Gwen Toews, treasurer. Elaine Hughes then announced new board members. They are Maxine Griggs, Mary Butler, Sara Myers, Ruth Jared, Jo Ann Westphalen, Cindy Wilson, Betty Thrash, Kathy Paczkowski, Dot Cowen, Rilla Cobb and Ester Bersche. Show and Share participants were Christine Schiltz, Betty Swanke, Cheryl Pritchett, Rilla Cobb, Sue Roy, Lois Gray, Roberta Lee, Dot Cowan, Eleanor Ciskowski, Jan Browning, Ester Prentice, Laurzell Holmes, Shirley Hile, Sandee Henderson, Maxine Griggs, Carol Beier and Norma Lee Kinzie. The PAQG May meeting will be the annual Spring luncheon. Members are ask to bring a salad big enough to serve at least six people. International Club Making Plans For AnniversaryFinal preparations are being made for the 40th anniversary of International Club. A dinner will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1904 North Pecan Road, on April 22. Members are reminded to wear National Dress. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. At the club’s March meeting, Amy Goss presented a program on “The Pioneer Woman Museum.” The group learned that in 1920, 17 artists were asked to submit drawings of the monument. However, only 12 responded. The unveiling ceremony of the 17-foot-tall woman and the nine-foot-tall boy, was held in 1930. Many dignitaries were present, including President Herbert Hoover. Although Will Rogers was not invited, he appeared in all the photographs, and gathered more attention than the president according to those present. In 1958, the museum opened with volunteer staff. Currently, the museum has a paid staff and is three times its original size. The pioneering spirit remains with women today. Goss gave the example of Jerrie Cobb, who was the most qualified pilot in the U.S. and still hopes to be chosen by NASA as part of a future space crew. After the presentation, the business meeting was conducted. For club information, contact Nadia Salama at 762-7984. Specialist Says Child Abuse Comes In Variety of Ways, FormsEditor’s Note: The following article indicates guidelines for determining child abuse according to an OSU child development specialist. This month has been designated for emphasis on prevention by the Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma committee. By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER - While many signs of child abuse are apparent, other indications of abuse may go unnoticed for a period of time. For this reason, it is important for everyone to take the time to recognize the different types of child abuse and neglect, said Arlene Fulton, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension child development specialist. “Child abuse and neglect can come in a variety of forms ranging from bruises, broken bones and even a broken spirit,” Fulton said. “While some signs are immediately identifiable, others may not surface for years to come.” Bruises and broken bones are easy to see, but signs that a child is the victim of physical abuse can include unexplained burns, bites or an unexplained fear of adults. If a child has fading bruises or other noticeable marks after an absence from school, there is a possibility the child is being physically abuse. ”Further investigation may be needed if a child shrinks at the approach of adults, appears frightened of his parents or seems afraid to go home,” she said. “In addition, parents who offer flimsy explanations for their child’s injuries may be trying to cover up the abuse.” Emotional neglect is not as noticeable to the eye as physical abuse. Emotional neglect is the passive ignoring of a child’s emotional needs, the lack of attention and stimulation and a parent’s unavailability to care for, supervise, guide, teach and protect a child. Fulton said a child who does not receive love, attention and guidance often loses his ability to function. ”Emotionally abused children may have delays in physical or emotional development,” she said. “They also may demonstrate extremely passive or aggressive behavior. Some parents may not realize that not speaking to, playing with or encouraging new activities with their child are forms of emotional abuse. These actions may stem from lack of knowledge or poor judgment. It is crucial for children to be stimulated and interact with their parents and other adults in order to reach normal developmental goals. ”Keep in mind that all of these signs of abuse are no guarantee abuse is actually happening,” Fulton said. “They are simply guidelines to go by. If you suspect a child is being abused, contact the local Department of Human Services or call the child abuse hot line toll-free at 1-800-522-3521.” Hospice Program Topic for AARPThe American Association of Retired Persons has announced a birthday luncheon will be held Tuesday, April 13, at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse at noon. The meat will be furnished by the organization. A presentation on Hospice by Melody Lahann will be featured. Hospice of Ponca City was organized in 1982 to provide physical, emotional and spiritual care to the seriously ill and to their families. Hospice is licensed by the State of Oklahoma, certified by Medicare, and is a member agency of the United Way. Elizabeth Harmon 102 Years Old TodayElizabeth Harmon is celebrating her 102nd birthday today. She was born and reared in Garber. She has been a resident of the Ponca City Nursing and Rehabilitation center for 11 years. Friends who would like to send her cards may address them to her at 1400 North Waverly, Ponca City, OK 74601. She married John Clarence Harmon of Garber Aug. 5, 1919. They had three children, Olive Moore, Calvert Harmon, and Gladys Sheffer. The couple lived and farmed in the Garber area . Mrs. Harmon has six grandchildren, Esther Sutterfield, Nedra Stiner, Phil Sheffer, Elvesta Wicks, Charles Harmon and Ladonna Hayes, and numerous great-grandchildren. Stephanie Way EngagedAn open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the May 15 wedding of Stephanie Lea Way and Todd Clark. Their vows will be read in a 4 p.m. ceremony at the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Claremore. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ms. Cheryl L. Way of Claremore, Phillip L. Way of Tulsa, and the granddaughter of Marie Olson of Claremore, Fay and Shirley Way of McAlester, and the late Carl Olson. Clark is the son of Ron and Jacque Clark, 1928 John, and the grandson of Andy and Lois Clark of Ponca City, Billie and Nancy Edwards of Edmond, and the late Yvonne Edwards. The prospective bridegroom is the great-grandson of Mable Creech of Ponca City. Miss Way is a graduate of Claremore High School, and has attended Rogers University and Northeastern State University at Tahlequah. She is employed with State Farm Insurance in Tulsa. Clark is a graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended Northern Oklahoma College. He is manager for The Buckle in the Eastland Mall in Tulsa. Reception To Honor CoupleThe fellowship hall of the First Christian Church will be the setting April 17 for a 2-4 p.m. reception honoring Don and Velma Bussey on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. Hosts will be their daughter and son-in-law, Donetta and Dale Hicks of Ponca City, a son, Dennis Bussey of Enid, and grandsons, Jerry and Jeff Hicks of Ponca City. Don Bussey and the former Velma Early were married April 7, 1949 at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Loyal Northcutt officiating. Mr. Bussey, a member of the Masonic order, retired from Conoco in 1985 after 37 years of service. Mrs. Bussey is a member of the Eastern Star and the Christian Women’s Fellowship. The couple has two grandchildren. Trants Celebrate 60 YearsA family dinner was held March 9 at Pauline’s to honor Mr. and Mrs. Bob Trant for their upcoming 60th wedding anniversary. Hosts for the event were the couple’s children and their families, Ron and Sue Trant, Randy and Marsha Trant, Rod and Yolanda Trant, all of Ponca City, and Rick and Gene Ann Trant of Fort Collins, Colo. The former Edna T. Kirkpatrick, daughter of Dean and Maye Kirkpatrick, and Robert C. Trant, son of Thomas and Belle Trant, were married April 12, 1939, in the Pentecostal of God parsonage with the Rev. J. Willis Archer officiating. The Trants were self-employed in the restaurant business, owning and operating Riesens Drive-In, 1952-55; Bob’s Drive-In, 1955-72; Taco Grande, 1973-82. They have 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and both enjoy watching their grandchildren in sports activities. Mrs. Trant is an active member of First Baptist Church, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and Primetimers. She enjoys reading and oil painting. Mr. Trant continues to work in son Randy’s Taco Stop restaurant, and enjoys walking, reading, and watching sports events. Emily Frantz Is Bride-ElectMr. and Mrs. Warren Frantz, 2813 Avon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Susanne, to Kahle L. Goff, son of Kathy and Vern Butler of Elk City, and Kirk and Nicki Goff of Bethany. Goff is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Don Goff of Blackwell. A June 19 wedding at the First United Methodist Church is planned. The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School, and plans to graduate in May with a degree in business education from the University of Central Oklahoma. The prospective bridegroom graduated from El Reno High School in 1991. He also attends the University of Central Oklahoma and plans to graduate in May with a degree in trade and industrial education. He is employed as an adult educator at Chisholm Trail Vo-Tech in Kingfisher. Tanya Krahling Becomes Bride of Darin GarrisonTanya Krahling and Darin Garrison, both of Houston, Texas, were united in marriage March 20, 1999, at the Treasure Island Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. Their double ring vows were solemnized in a 6 p.m. ceremony by Dr. Dan A. Newburn. Parents of the bride are Chris and Kathy Krahling of Albuquerque, N.M., and parents of the bridegroom are David and Glenda Garrison of Ponca City. The bride is the granddaughter of Les and Jackie Hadden, and Jane Krahling, all of Albuquerque. The bridegroom is the grandson of Wylie and Audrey Burns of Pampa, Texas, and the late Floyd and Oline Garrison. Maid of Honor was Jennifer Andrade and serving his brother as Best Man was David Garrison. The bride wore a floor length designer gown of white silk styled with a fitted, sleeveless bodice and rounded neckline. Lace cutwork detailed the neckline and she carried a bouquet of daisies tied with dark blue ribbon streamers. Something old was a 1929 engagement ring belonging to her grandmother; something new was the gown; something borrowed were bracelet and earrings from Lucy Bassli; something blue was her garter. Following the ceremony, the reception and dinner were held at Treasure Island. The couple resides at 12519 Sableleaf in Cypress, Texas 77429. The bride is a 1997 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s of art degree in political science. She is attending law school at the University of Houston. Garrison, a 1996 graduate of OSU with a bachelor of science degree in engineering technology, is employed with Universal Sprinkler Corporation. In addition to the couple’s parents and her maternal grandparents, guests at the wedding were Steve and Gloria Hart of Ontario, Calif.; Scott Krahling and Robin Quinn of Las Cruces, N.M.; Paula Johnson, Steve and Wendy Stobbe, Bryant and Kanelle Craig of Stillwater; Leigh Ann Martin, Kim Brown, Kelly Szoffer, Tami Hensler, Jeff Koch, Jimmy Cornwell, Shannon Malloy, Joel Baggett and Troy Thompson, all of Tulsa. Also Bonnie Rogers, Skeete Payne, Lucy and Shari Bassli, Scott Cunliffe, Todd Johnson, Paul McKenna, Greg Steward and Ryan O’Byrne, all of Houston, Texas; Matt Whittacre of Cameron, Mo.; Shelby Finney and Dawn Tupper of Oklahoma City; Ryan Clynch and Karin Berkland of Breckenridge, Colo.; Nick and Susan Franklin of Long Beach, Calif.; Dick Satter, Mary Lucerro, Roger and Linda Easly of Albuquerque, N.M.; Jay and Becky Snell of Ponca City; and Todd and Merideth Andrews of Scottsdale, Ariz. Council Scholarships AvailablePonca City Garden Council Hears About Bivin GardensThe Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs met at the Cann Home for their April 7 meeting. Aline Heartsill opened the meeting and the Gardeners’ Creed was read in unison. Mollie Bivin presented the program “The Bivin Garden.” Mollie and Ray Bivin constructed their home on six acres of virtually uncultivated prairie in November 1981, located west of Shidler. Starting in 1982, they have now reached their goal of spacious lawns, numerous flowerbeds, and hundreds of trees and shrubs she said. The garden is watered during the night by their own invention of a drip watering system. When asked why Shidler, she replied her husband graduated from school there and they had friends to help maintain the grounds while they were working in England and Nigeria. Focal points of the garden are ornamental ponds and five rock gardens. The rockeries are decorated with rocks from Africa and South America interspersed with perennial and annual flowers. The garden is divided into sections with the south oval bordered by 73 Lombardy poplars and containing nine shrub and flowerbeds. There are six aviaries that contain peacocks, exotic pheasants, parakeets and tumbler pigeons. They opened the garden to the public in 1988 during Heritage Day and have about 1,000 visitors in June and July. The garden will open May 1. Hours for Saturday and Sunday are from 10 a.m. till dark, and Monday through Friday by appointment. They are not horticulturists but have a love of nature and this has been their motivation said Mrs. Bivin. Mavis Robison, secretary/treasurer, read the minutes of the previous meeting and gave the treasurer’s report. Members were reminded the 1999-2000 dues should be paid this month at their club meeting. The Ponca City Council received a letter from Jan Jarrett, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, expressing appreciation for the gift to the Hwy 60 West project. Mary Ann Potter, scholarship chairman, advised that the council has three $500 scholarships available to area graduating seniors for the 1999-2000-college term. Applications are available from the Ponca City High School or applicants may call 767-1957 or 762-4887 for information. Allyson Graham reported on the Garden Pilgrimage to Wichita, Kan., to the Lawn and Garden Show last month. Maureen Danielson, ways and means chairman, announced the “Plants for Pleasure” sale would be during the Iris Festival on May 1 and will have a large variety of plants, shrubs, herbs and will include small Willow Oak trees from those planted by E. W. Marland’s gardeners. There will be a day scheduled for “digging” plants for the sale and members will be notified. Monies from the sale are used for civic improvement, such as the Hwy 60 West project and cement planters for the Cann Center. Helen Widner reported plans are well under way for the June 5 Ponca City Herb Festival and she has a few of last years T-shirts available at 3/$20 if anyone would like to purchase one. Peggy Keith, horticulture chairman, reported on care of trees this time of year and methods of fertilizing. The North Central District Convention will be held in Midwest City on April 17 and the Oklahoma State Convention will be in Norman on April 29, 30 and May 1. The next meeting will be “The Garden Tour” by Jean McMullen, a previous scholarship recipient from Oklahoma State University. John Raley will speak on the Millennium Celebration in Ponca City. Bliss Homemakers Hold MeetingBliss Homemakers FCE celebrated their free activity month with a tea party at the Marland Methodist-Christian Church on March 17. Initially, members chipped in their pennies for friendship and their quarters for the quarter drill, before the meeting was called to order by Soni Kodesh, president. Kodesh presented an informative lesson on teas. Members learned that one pound of tea makes 200 cups. Kodesh also explained the difference in black, green and oolong teas. She also reported that in 1904, Richard Blechynden, an Englishman trying to increase the use of tea in the United States, first served iced tea at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Instant tea was developed in the U.S. in 1948. Members were given samples of teas and shown how the method of brewing tea affects the end results. Hostesses Vicki Oltmann and Shelley Cook provided hats for the party, several kinds of tea and many “goodies.” The devotional, “Caught in the Middle” was given by Melanie Williams, devotional chairman. Roll call was answered, followed by a brief history on each tea cup and saucer brought to the tea. All members reported wearing their seat belt to the meeting. Additionally, they each confirmed they read to a person or read a book in March. The minutes were read by Burdettya Linn, secretary. The treasurer’s report was given by Arleta Pulliam. Additionally, club members discussed making bibs for the nursing homes. Catherine Robinson reported that she purchased 75 towels to made into bibs. K-Mart of Ponca City donated 25 towels for the project. Marilyn Balcer, Robinson and Linn plan to work on the bibs. Additionally, Robinson told the group that 36 out of 52 trees at the park in Marland are still alive. It was suggested that a sign be posted to identify the nursery and ask that they not be dug up for removal. Williams announced that the Frontier Junior and Senior Prom will be May 1. The next meeting was scheduled for April 21, at 7 p.m. Hostesses will be Mae Cockrell and Bonnie Norman. Program leader will be Patsy Smithheisler. Exercise Classes Are Available At Parks, Recreation DepartmentJazzercise and Circuit classes with continuous registration are sponsored by the Ponca City Parks and Recreation Department. Cost for the program is $30 for ten classes or $5 for a walk-in session. Each one-hour class includes a five minute warm-up, 25-30 minutes of aerobic activity followed by toning and strengthening routines with weights. A stretch/cool down period ends the workout. Each class is taught in “follow-the-leader style by Yolanda Trant, certified Jazzercise instructor. Trant is professionally trained and has taught Jazzercise for 17 years. All instructors are CPR certified and receive continuing education in all aspects of dance and exercise physiology. Instructor training curriculum and course materials are consistent with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Basic Standards and Guidelines. Additionally, instructors are trained to demonstrate modifications for various fitness levels. Teaching skills are carefully monitored to assure the highest standards. Classes will meet as follows: Monday and Wednesday will be Jazzercise and Thursday is Circuit Training, a combination of aerobic exercise and strength training with weights and resistant tubes. All classes meet at 5:30 p.m. at Unity Gym. New participants are invited to attend the first class free. Arrive ten minutes prior to class to register. Wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movements. Additionally, a good aerobic/athletic shoe is highly recommended. Also bring a covered water bottle and towel. Hand and/or leg weights are optional for use during the body toning and strength building routines. Resistant tubes and mats will be provided. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 767-0432 or Yolanda at 762-7243 for more information. ABWA Planning Enrollment EventRecognizing the positive impact women have on the business world, the American Business Women’s Association has been helping women reach their career goals and making the most of their potential. Hilary A. Bufton, a Kansas City, Mo. businessman, with the assistance of three enthusiastic businesswomen, helped start the first chapter. The Ponca City Charter Chapter was established in March 1967. Since then, the chapter has given thousands of dollars in local scholarships and secured a number of ABWA national grants. More scholarships will be awarded in May. The local chapter meets the third Monday of each month in the Ponca Room, at the Holiday Inn, at 6:30 p.m. Any working woman wanting more information about the chapter should contact Johnnie at 765-5608 or Bonnie at 765-8429. The next enrollment event will be held April 19. Red Rose Club Members MeetThe Red Rose Garden Club met at the home of Mrs.Sue Boettcher for its spring meeting. The serving table was centered with a large frog sculpture highlighted by a large vase filled with branches of crab apple blooms, forsythia, red and white redbuds. Following refreshments, Mrs. Ann Strickland, president, opened the meeting with the group recitation of the Gardener’s Creed. Mrs. Boettcher, secretary, then called roll, which was answered with “a favorite way of planting in a container.” Mrs. Maxine Manering gave the financial report. A discussion of the flower planting at the entrance to the City, courtesy of the Ponca City Garden Council, was held. It was announced that a District conference would be held in Midwest City on May 17. Also, that John Raley would be the speaker at the May meeting of the Council. Sue Boettcher was the speaker for the day, and she spoke on “planting in a pot.” She said that you should use fresh potting soil in a small pot and gave examples on feeding and watering potted plants. The next meeting will be held at the Cann Garden Center. Kelly M. Pettijohn Marries Timothy Michael Morris IIIMr. and Mrs. Timothy Michael Morris III have established a home at 1225 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas, following their recent wedding and a Caribbean cruise. Both are students at Southwestern Assembly of God University in Waxahacie, Texas. She works at the General Nutrition Center and he is self-employed as a painter. Morris and the former Kelly Marie Pettijohn were united in marriage in a 2 p.m. ceremony at Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Their double ring vows were solemnized by the Rev. Kalyn Brassfield of Ponca City. The bride is the daughter of Todd and Sherry Pettijohn of Cedar Hill, Texas, and the bridegroom is the son of Gorlyn and Paula Harryman, 4 Ramblewood Road, Patty Woodard, and the late Mike Morris. Brian and Alicia Rush, former residents of Ponca City, provided praise and worship music, and other songs were sung by Todd Pettijohn, Lori Yeary and Lisa Garrett. Brian Rush was pianist, Nathan Pettijohn, guitarist, and Gus Berry, organist. For her wedding the bride selected a white tulle gown embellished with lace and pearls and styled with a dropped waistline and short off-the-shoulder sleeves. The pleated full skirt was adorned with lace flowers and complemented by a cathedral length train. Her elbow length veil of illusion was attached to a headpiece appliqued with lace and pearls. She carried a bouquet of white and pink tulips and roses. Jamie Pettit was the honor attendant and bridesmaids were Kimber Harryman, sister of the bridegroom; Trina Morris, sister of the bridegroom, and Lindsay Garrett. Each wore a floor length lavender gown designed with a fitted bodice and slender straps, and a full skirt. Each attendant carried an arrangement of pink and white tulips tied with lavender ribbon. Wearing white tulle dresses with lace flowers were twin flowergirls, Hannah and Rachel Sargent. Joshua Thornburgh, nephew of the bridegroom, was ringbearer. Candlelighters were Brenna and Devon Yeary. Gorlyn Harryman of Ponca City served his son as Best Man and groomsmen were Matt Morris, Nathan Pettijohn and John Morris. Among the guests attending the wedding were Lucille Wathor of Ponca City, grandmother of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Thornburgh of Driftwood, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Morris of Nolanville, Texas, Gene Morris of Houston, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Angle, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Woodard, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bohon, all of Ponca City. PCHS Class Of 1969 Sets 30th ReunionThe Ponca City High School graduating class of 1969 is planning it’s 30th year reunion for the weekend of July 30 and 31. Activities planned are an informal get-together at Odie’s Outback for Friday evening with Ronnie Kaye, registration, tours and class picture on Saturday morning, and the traditional dance and hors d’oeuvres for Saturday evening, with The Mid-Life Crisis Band playing live music. A scramble golf tournament is tentatively being planned for Friday afternoon for those classmates who arrive in town early and want to participate. Members of the planning committee are looking for the following classmates: Brian Gail Anderson, Cameron Ankrom Chesser, Danny Joe Biby, Paula Bogert, Judy Bogges Jones, Delaina Butts Poulson, Charles Carrell, Donald 0. Chambers, Elaine Crouse, Stella Diane Crumpton, Joan Cruzan McVay, Dewey Dailey, Bobbie Jean Davis, Lowell Enix, Dennis Epps, Gary D. Fagan, Vernie Fredricks, Patrick Frohreich, Donald Girdner, Eileen Glaser Small, Mike Guthrie, Theresa Louise Harris, Marsha Jackson Towles, Edward F. Johnson, William Luke Johnson, Jan Konklin Holt. Also Mary Laughlin Fuller, Paskell LeClair, Marilyn Maddox Wixson, Gary Osborn, Rohny Peck, Norma Petty Tucker, Billie Pollard, Judith Ricords Wilson, Ogery Rideau Jones, Kermit L. Robertson, Janice Cecile Rowe Roche, Irene Sanders Kennon, Russell Sebring, Sharon Semler Woods, Diann Simms, Marsha Smith, Stanley Smith, Marva Swart Laughlin, Lisa Lavern Thompson, Steven Thompson, Greg Vanlandingham, Gayla Weaver Kees, Judy Widener, Nancy Williams Brown, William Wimbish and Debbie McGraw. If you have any information about any of these classmates, or if you need more information about the reunion, please contact Susan Skinner Ladner, 762-5659, Buck Harris, 762-6935, Clair Beman Russell, 762-2518, Stan Long, 765-7387, or Tom and Pam (Sharpe) Sober, 765-6262. Chrysanthemum Garden Group Holds MeetingMembers of the Chrysanthemum Garden Club met March 19 at Kaw City. Chloe Lewis served as hostess and Deloris Letourneau was assistant hostess. The serving table was covered with a white linen tablecloth decorated with green shamrocks with a bouquet of mauve flowers with greenery and mauve candles decorating the table and throughout the house. Rita Robbins, president, called the meeting to order, and the members repeated the Gardener’s Creed in unison. Florence Williams, secretary, gave the minutes and Rita Robbins called roll and shared information about the flowers that would be blooming soon. The treasurer’s report was given by Mary Copeland. Letters were read from various organizations. Additionally, a report was given about the Garden Council and about various programs and trips possible. Marguriete Vietta spoke about pansies and other plants that were planted in various yards. Also, members discussed feeding various birds and commented on the noticeable influx of squirrels to the area. The next meeting will be held April 16 in the home of Florence Williams, Kaw City, at 10 a.m. All members and their friends are invited to attend. Following the meeting, members will go to the Old Town Cafe for lunch. Visitors are welcome. Little NewsTony H. and Kristi Logan of Wichita, Kan., announce the birth of a son at 4:02 a.m. April 2, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Kyle Connor Logan weighed 7 pounds, 2.4 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. He has a brother, Cody, 6. Maternal grandparents are Vi Harmon of Ponca City and the late Bill Harmon. Paternal grandparents are Eyvind and Carthene Logan of Ponca City. Trevor Wayne Carter is the name selected by Ronnie and Kerry Carter, 1305 North Pine, for their son born at 6:37 p.m. March 24, 1999 at the Stillwater Medical Center. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Marion and Mary Fredricks Jr., and Danny and Jo Carter, all of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Marion and Dene Fredricks Sr., Ted and Opal Neal, all of Ponca City, and the late Irene Fredricks, the late Bernard and Claudine Behara, the late J. T. Carter, and the late Tressa Carter. Elizabeth Fredricks of Ponca City is the baby’s great-great-grandmother. Lifestyles DeadlinesForms for engagement, anniversary and wedding announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor. The News requests that the name of a contact person and a telephone number, where they may be reached during business hours, be listed. The deadline for the Sunday edition for stories with pictures is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted at least two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, the News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event. However, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. 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Address is http://www.poncacitynews.com/lifeforms Germans From Russia Chapter Plans DinnerThe Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will hold their Founders’ Day potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1800 Northwest 36 Street, Oklahoma City. The featured guest speaker will be The Honorable Abe Deutschendorf from the Oklahoma House of Representatives. All interested persons are invited to bring their favorite dish and join the group for the meeting. Family Dinner Fetes LawlersMr. and Mrs. Jack Lawler, 1416 Clarke, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner April 2 at Pauline’s Supper Club. Hosts for the celebration were the couple’s children, Cyndi Sproul, and her husband, Rex, of Leavenworth, Kan.; Mark Lawler, and his wife, Carol; and Chuck Lawler, and his wife, Sharon, of Ponca City. Jack Lawler and the former Javine (Ikie) Baker were married April 9, 1949 at St. Mary’s Catholic church. They are affiliated with the Lutheran church. Mr. Lawler retired from Conoco in 1986. Grandchildren are Phillip, and his wife, Kristie Sproul; Dan Sproul of Canon City, Colo.; Josh Lawler of Ponca City; Amy Lawler of Arkansas City, Kan. 90th Birthday Event PlannedJuanita Welch, local businesswoman for many years, will celebrate her 90th birthday April 13. Friends and family are invited to help her celebrate from 2 until 4 p.m. that day at the home of her niece, Mary Ella Turner, 3110 Whippoorwill. Mrs. Welch requests no gifts. Cards may be mailed to her home, 600 North Fifth, Ponca City, OK 74601. Wheatheart Nutrition MenuFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, April 12: Dinner franks; sauerkraut; oven fried potatoes with catsup; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit. Tuesday, April 13: Oven fried chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; tossed salad; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; chilled applesauce. Wednesday, April 14: Ham loaf; glazed sweet potatoes; seasoned green beans; cornmeal roll with margarine; strawberry shortcake. Thursday, April 15: Hamburger; baked beans; lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; coleslaw; bun; apricots. Friday, April 16: Fish krispies; scalloped potatoes; carrifruit salad; cornbread with margarine; banana pudding with topping. Military Topics Slated for DAR ProgramMaj. Gen. Stephen P. Cortright will be the guest speaker for the April 16 meeting of the Ponca City Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution at the Cultural Center at 12:45 p.m. The topic of the Adjutant General’s presentation will be “Oklahoma, America, and Weapons of Mass Destruction.” Maj. Gen. Stephen Cortright is responsible for commanding units of the U.S. Army and Air National Guard. He is also the Military Advisor to the Governor. He is a 1959 graduate of Ponca City High School and holds degrees from Oklahoma State University and the University of Tulsa. He has also graduated from a variety of military schools and training schools and has been awarded numerous medals and decorations. During the business meeting the DAR will honor students participating in the Citizenship History Essay contest. Ann Strickland is chairman of the hostess committee, and members are Margaret Carter, Elaine Fulton, Marcella Johnson, Mary Loraine Shimp and Harriett Wooderson. Lookin’ with LouBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer You know there are people in this world that don’t have a clue about what is going on around them, or that there are other people to be concerned about. For instance, a pet peeve of a friend of mine is waiting in line while a woman in front of her checks $150 in groceries. The woman stands there while the items are being checked, and only when the list is totaled, does she begin to dig in her purse for her checkbook. Once that is found, she redigs for her fountain pen. (What a surprise! this is going to cost money!) After finally finding her checkbook and pen, she makes out the check and is sure to stub her records before handing the check over to the cashier. If time was money this would be worth big bucks. At the beginning of the process she should have her checkbook out and the check made out to the supermarket, ready to fill in the amount, and sign her name, Not only did she waste her time but others as well. Another pet peeve is when a fellow pulls into the gas station and takes space for three vehicles, fills his tank, leaves the automobile parked while he goes inside to pay the tab. And when he comes back he is “surprised” that several cars are waiting in line for his over extended space. It would have been much more thoughtful to pull to the end space, put in gas and then move the car nearer to the cashier. Thinking of others is the responsibility of everyone. Another motorist related “no no” is pulling onto the Interstate at 20 miles an hour, while the oncoming traffic is doing the 70 mile per hour speed limit. The offending motorist then glances in the rear view mirror to be “surprised” that there is a car right on his tailpipe. A little more patience and forethought would save a lot of accidents. Becky Ware Bride-To-BeAnnouncing the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Mae Ware, to Travis Jay Gillespie, are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Ware of Ponca City. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Gillespie Jr. of Blackwell. A Sept. 25 wedding is planned. Miss Ware is a 1999 graduate of Ponca City High School and Gillespie graduated from Blackwell High School in 1997. Both are employed at Wal-Mart, Inc. Surprise Party for DeemsFollowing a trip to Las Vegas, Nev., Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Deem were honored with a surprise luncheon March 27 in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The event was held at the Conestoga Restaurant near Tonkawa and was hosted by their children, David Deem of Folsom, Calif., Gary Deem of Arlington, Texas, Sherri Littlefield and Lori London of Blackwell. Dwight Deem and the former Donna Timbers were married in Sterling, Kan. March 25, 1949. He is a farmer in the Tonkawa area. The Deems have four grandchildren, Kendra, Justin and Curby Deem, and Ashley London. Great-grandchildren are Alex and Alaura Kight, and Tyler Deem. Wedding Plans AnnouncedSt. Mary’s Catholic Church will be the setting May 29 for the wedding of Linda Lea Rothgeb and Christopher Grant Scott. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Rothgeb. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Otto of Ponca City, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Art Rothgeb. Scott is the son of Ranger and Josie Scott of Burbank, and the grandson of Earl and Virginia Rickards of South Haven, Kan., the late Fred and Ava Grantham, and the late Emil Scott. Miss Rothgeb is a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School and has attended Northern Oklahoma College. She is employed at Design Hair Studio. The prospective bridegroom graduated from PCHS in 1987 and is employed with the maintenance department of the Ponca City Public School System. April 24 Wedding PlannedShelley Leann Bohon and Brian Lee Belair will marry April 24 in a ceremony at the Cann Memorial Garden. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kathy and Rodney Walker, and David and Paula Bohon, all of Ponca City. Grandparents of the bride are Helen Northrup of Ponca City, Dean and Dorene Stolhand, Floyd and Alma Walker from Kansas. Ms. Bohon is a graduate of Ponca City High School and the Pioneer Technology Center Beauty School. The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jordan of Latham, Kan., and Jim Belair of Ponca City. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Lester and Charlene Belair of Ponca City, and Margaret Hoepfinger of Newkirk. A graduate of high school in El Dorado, Kan., Belair has attended Butler County College and is employed with the Kansas Basement Foundation Co-op. The engaged couple are both employed in El Dorado. Birthday Photo and 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. Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Guided tours Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special tour information, 767-0420. Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427. Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed topic meeting; 603 South 1st. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the assembly center of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Raelene Brown, 765-5756; Mary Beth Guy, 765-9894; Martha Long, 762-5572. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information. 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. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed 12 by 12 study; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For more information call Betty Flower, 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Marland Mansion Conference Center. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed newcomers meeting; 603 South 1st. 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. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed Big Book study; 603 South 1st. 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). 1 p.m., April 14, Senior Center, 319 West Grand, special performance by Matt Stolhand with gospel and some country-style music. Lilac Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. April 21 at 715 Monument Road. Helen Bozarth will be the hostess. April 21, 1 p.m., crafts for the Iris Festival, Senior Center, 319 West Grand. THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South Towers, 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Linda, 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed AA literature study; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. Call 762-3345 for more information. Jaycees, 7 p.m., first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting. Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Marland Mansion. For more information contact Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). 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. AA Alano Group — Noon, open 12 by 12 meeting; 8 p.m., open speaker meeting; 603 South 1st. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. April 16 the board members of the Friendship Feast will be hosting a fund-raising spaghetti dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church. The cost of the meal is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds from the meal will be used to purchase food, disposable plates and utensils, and other related items. A Fetchin’ Affair dinner and dance, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, April 30, Moose Lodge, Ponca City Humane Society. For tickets and information call 767-8877. April 16, 1 p.m., Senior Center monthly Birthday Bash and Oklahoma Trivia, 319 West Grand. SATURDAY AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open topic meeting; 8 p.m., closed Big Book study; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161. Free Senior High Night at Grand Central Station the first Saturday of each month from 8 to 11 p.m. Music, movies, games and snacks. Call 767-TEEN for details. Free Junior High Night at Grand Central Station the third Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Open door (can come and go) for 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Music, movies, games and snacks. Call 767-TEENS for details. Booths are available for the Victorian Chocolate and Craft Fair Festival scheduled May 1. Proceeds go to Grand Central Station to benefit youth in the Ponca City area. For information call 762-6700. SPORTSBaseballers Win Tourney Baseballers Win TourneyBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer Just call it “Stewart’s Revenge.” Two days after giving up the winning run to Tulsa Webster, Ponca City hurler Todd Stewart exacted some measure of revenge by pitching the Cats to a 5-3 victory over the Warriors in the Championship game of the Wildcat Classic, Saturday. The win was the first of the season for the junior right hander, and the third win in four tries for the Cats. Friday, the Cats hammered Blackwell, 16-1. Stewart went six innings for the Cats, giving up just five hits and one walk, while striking out five. Toby RedLeaf got an impressive save, taking over in the top of the seventh with a runner on first. RedLeaf struck out the first batter, picked off the runner at first, and struck out the Warriors’ lead off man to end the game. Though the Cats pounded out 13 hits, few of those came in clutch situations, as they left 11 runners stranded through six innings of play. Senior Wes Murrie got the Cats’ hit parade started, launching a double to the left field fence in the second inning. Designated hitter Chris McCool then put the Cats on the board, bombing an RBI triple into deep center field. McCool was also robbed of a likely in-field home run when the ball rolled through an open gate near the 430-foot sign. Right fielder Barry Geheb then sent McCool in with an double down the right field line. Despite committing three errors in the top of the fourth, the Cats turned a double play to get back to the plate — and made it pay off. Geheb led off with a hit, third baseman Buddy McCoy drew a walk, and lead off hitter J. Michael Sharon got another hit to load the bases. Second baseman Bryan Coppock then came through with a 2 RBI single into center field. The Warriors finally got on the board in the fifth inning, scoring first on an RBI single from right fielder Zach Dolan, and twice more on a Ponca City error. The wily Cats turned another double play, however, to get out of the inning with their lead intact. The Cats got a single insurance run in the bottom of that inning, with McCoy ripping an RBI double down the left field line. Stewart then sent the Warriors 3-up 3-down in the top of the sixth, forcing a pop-up and striking out two. For the game, RedLeaf was 2-for-3, Jerrod Spears was 3-for-4, and Geheb was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Spears got the win on Friday to up his record as a pitcher to 2-and-2. The Cats’ multi-purpose man went all five innings in the run-ruled win, giving up just four hits and no walks. In that game, McCool was 2-for-2 with an RBI, Sharon was 2-for-2 with two walks, while Coppock was 1-for-3 with 3 RBIs. Blackwell took third place in the tournament with a 15-5 win over Northwest Classen on Saturday. The Cats will travel to Broken Arrow, Monday. Ponca City 16, Blackwell 1 Ponca City 203 10 5 — 16 8 1 Blackwell 001 00 — 1 4 4 Spears (w) and Fox; Goff (l), Brook (4) and Parker. Ponca City 5, Tulsa Webster 3 T. Webster 000 030 0 — 3 5 2 Ponca City 020 210 x — 5 13 4 Stewart (w), RedLeaf (s, 7) and Spears; Bacon (l), Spencer (3), Johnson (6) and Maggard. Lady Cat Netters Wake UpSAPULPA — After slumbering through a dual meet on Wednesday, the resilient Lady Wildcat netters perked up and returned to do what they do best, stomping most of the competition in the Sapulpa Tournament, Friday. Despite two first place finishes, a second, and a fifth, however, the Lady Cats still fell by a point to Tahlequah, to finish second in the 12-team tournament. The Poncans finished with 39 points to Tahlequah’s 40. Tulsa Union was third, with 33. That nice win came on the heels of one of the Lady Cats’ worst losses in recent memory, as they fell 9-4 to Oklahoma City Casady, Wednesday. “We took a little day off, mentally,” said coach Stan Wheeler. “But we regrouped and had a real good practice and got back together on Friday.” Senior Ashley Roussel pulled out one of her most impressive victories of the season on Friday, overcoming Britney Barb of Tulsa Union, 6-1, 7-5, to take the tournament title in No. 1 singles. “Ashley had some good foot work and played very, very well,” said Wheeler. “(Barb) is a state contender, too.” Abby Frick and Romi Foreman also had a fine showing, cruising to the No. 1 doubles title without dropping a set. “They barely lost a game, too,” Wheeler continued. “We worked on getting more aggressive at the net, and it was fun to watch. People were asking questions about them, wanting to know what grade they were in and when they’d (graduate) and be out of there.” After launching through the first two rounds, Mea Alexander and Emily Wheeler fell 6-3, 6-3 to a tough Tahlequah team to finish second in No. 2 doubles. “They both played really well, but they had a four hour break before their last match, and I think they got kinda cold,” the elder Wheeler explains. “And Tahlequah had a good team.” In No. 2 singles, Gina Smith fell in the second round to Tulsa Union, only to work her way back on the left side of the bracket to finish 4-1 for a fifth place finish. “That girl from Tulsa Union was the eventual champion, and Gina played her as close as anyone,” said Wheeler. “She did a good job fighting back, too.” The Lady Cats will continue next week in the Bartlesville Tournament, Monday, followed by the Wildcat Invitational on Thursday. Kudos — Congratulations to assistant coach Ron Arthur, who, despite his professed lack of tennis acumen, proved that court smarts are the same whether inside or outside. With the No. 1 and No. 2 matches split between Sapulpa and Sand Springs on Friday, Arthur took charge of the Lady Cat No. 1’s, while Wheeler stayed with the No. 2’s. Apparently, the basketball coach did something right, and returned from Sand Springs beaming: “I’ve got two first placers,” he told Wheeler. “What have you done?” Note — Scores for all individual matches on Friday were not available. Oklahoma City Casady 9, Ponca City 4 singles 1 — Ashley Roussel def. Suzanne Anthony, 6-2, 7-5 2 — Abby Frick lost to Katie Anthony, 6-4, 6-3 3 — Romi Foreman lost to Katie Griffin, 6-4, 6-4 4 — Mea Alexander lost to Ashley Monroe, 6-4, 6-2 5 — Emily Wheeler lost to Lillian Seto, 6-0, 6-1 6 — Gina Smith lost to Dana Hobbs, 1-6, 6-2, 7-6 7 — Claire Winterrowd def. Casady Monroe, 8-6 9 — Marcie Wilkinson lost to Elizabeth Portman, 8-7 10 — Morgan Mongold def. Nicole Naifeh, 8-4 doubles 1 — Frick-Foreman lost to Anthony-Katie, 6-4, 6-4 2 — Alexander-Wheeler lost to Griffin-Seto, 6-1, 6-1 3 — Roussel-Winterrowd def. Monroe-Hobbs, 6-2, 7-6 4 — Shaw-Smith lost to Monroe-Naifeh, injury default Lady Wildcat Golf Team On RoadPonca City’s Lady Wildcat golfers get just a couple of days of rest before they are scheduled to hit the road again, traveling to two tournaments this week. The Lady Cats are slated to take part in the Putnam North Invitational at the Oklahoma City Lake Hefner course (the site of the state tournament) on Monday and the Bartlesville Invitational at the Adams course on Wednesday. Playing three tournaments this past week — Enid, Blackwell and Edmond — may have taken a toll on the Lady Cats as they struggled to a ninth place finish on the Oak Tree East course Thursday. The Po-Hi girls posted a 392 total to finish 52 strokes behind first-place Edmond North in the 12-team tournament. The Lady Cats’ No. 1 player, sophomore Jenni Nimmo, found the busy schedule to her liking, however as she finished in the top 10 individually at Oak Tree. Nimmo posted an 86 in the brisk wind to tie for 10th place with Lindsay Stanford of Jenks. The rest of the team could not follow through. Ashley Mott was next lowest for the Poncans with a 92. Calyn Howe shot 103, Heather Staires 107 and Christi Rutledge 112. The individual champion was Claire Sturdivan of Edmond North with a 77, two strokes better than Johna Dotson of Duncan. Team Scoring Edmond North 340, Mustang 353, Duncan 356, Edmond Memorial 362, Putnam North 368, Enid 369, Stillwater 372, Edmond North “B” 392, Jenks 397, Edmond Santa Fe 414, Edmond Memorial “B” 437. Top 10 Individuals Claire Sturdivan (Edmond North) 77, Johna Dotson (Duncan) 79, Kathy Treadwell (Mustang) 80, Melissa Head (Putnam North) 81, Amy Lee (Putnam North) 81, Lindsey Cooper (Duncan) 83), Whitney Bryant (Edmond North) 83, Ali Hammergren (Stillwater) 85, Jessica Powers (Mustang) 85, Jenni Nimmo (Ponca City) 86, Lindsay Stanford (Jenks) 86. YMCA CourseThe YMCA of Ponca City is offering a re-certification course for past lifeguards and a lifeguard course for anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard for the first time. The Lifeguard re-certification course will be Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Cost is $25. The Lifeguard course cost is $55 and the times and dates are as follows: April 30 — 5:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. May 1 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2 — 1 p.m.-5 p.m. May 7 — 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. May 8 — 9 p.m.— 5 p.m. Please register at the YMCA. For more information, please call 765-5417. Mid-High TennisArk City Invitational April 8 1 — Stillwater 19 2 — Maize 15 3 — Winfield 14 4 — Goddard 12 5 — Wellington 9 6 — P.C. Red 8 7 — Wichita Collegiate 8 8 — Ark City 8 9 — Independence 4 10 — P.C. Blue 3 No. 1 singles Red — Nick Hartman, 8th Blue — Ashton Herbert, 9th No. 2 singles Red — Jay Norris, 7th Blue — David Corn, 9th No. 1 doubles Red — Viljoen-Lundeen, 7th Blue — Salama-Bailey, 10th No. 2 doubles Red — Wentroth-Joosten, 5th Blue — Biddinger-Hensley, 10th Gal Golfers Win TwiceThe Mid-High girl’s varsity (Red) golf team picked up a pair of impressive victories recently, finishing first in both the Ponca City Invitational and the Pawnee Tournament. Michaela Cavener, Jennifer Stone and Kelle Waddell finished 1-2-3, respectively, in the 9-team Ponca City Invitational to lead the Lady Cougars to a 199 total. Cavener had a 45, Stone a 46, and Waddell a 48. Teammate Errin Rutherford finished with a 61, while Tera Schooley had a 62. The seventh grade team (Navy) finished fourth in that tournament with a 244, followed by the Blue Team with a 245. The Lady Cougars’ White team was seventh, with a 295. On Tuesday, the Lady Cougars came in with a 178 to obliterate second place Manford (234) and third place Cushing (237) in the Pawnee Tournament. Cavener again took medalist honors, with a 36, followed by Pawnee’s Alison Ellison, with a 43. Stone and Schooley tied with a 47, but Stone won in a tie breaker to finish third. Waddell was fifth with a 48, followed by Rutherford with a 52. Laura Murrey, playing as an individual, finished with a 51. The Lady Cougars’ Blue team will travel to the Blackwell Invitational on Monday, while the Red team travels to the Sand Springs Tournament on Tuesday. Ponca City Invitational April 1 Ponca City Red 199 Enid Waller 240 Bartlesville 240 Ponca City Navy 244 Ponca City Blue 245 Stillwater 254 Enid Emerson 276 Ponca City White 295 Winfield 328 Cougar Thinclads 6thENID — Despite being a little short on numbers, the Mid-High freshman track team came up with some impressive individual performances to manage a sixth place finish in the Waller-Emerson Invitational, Thursday. The eighth grade team also managed a sixth place finish. Jason Jump led the freshmen with a gold medal performance in the pole vault, while the 1600 relay team of Micah Johnson, Sean Cochran, Lucas Hudson and Jeremy Roland finished fourth. Aaron Brooke was sixth in the 800 meter (2:28.00), Roland was sixth in the 100 meter (12.16), while Chad Patterson was sixth in the 1600 meter (5:46.23). The eighth graders were led by a silver medalist performance by Matt Miller in the shot. Mike Naden was fourth in the discus, Drew Lancaster was fourth in the 100 meter (12.79) and the 300 meter hurdles (47.93), while the 1600 relay team of Justin Bush, Nate Macy, Lancaster and Devin Anderson was also fourth (4:07.35). The 400 relay team of Pat Quinn, Lancaster, Kenneth White and Macy also nabbed a fourth place finish, while T.C. Hankins was 6th in the 200 meter (27.15). “Coach Parent and myself are very pleased with the hard work that these young men have put in so far,” said coach Joe Matlock. “All their times continue to go down with each track meet.” Lady Cougars 3rdENID —İDespite a pair of medalist performances by Melissa Fore, the Mid-High Lady Cougars’ freshman track team got edged out by a number of teams in the Waller-Emerson Invitational, Thursday, finishing fourth in the seven team field. Fore finished first in both the 400 and 800, Amanda Ingram was first in shot, while the 1600 relay team of Fore, Amanda Summers, Krystal Stephens and Jamie Prado also came in first. “We scored 104 points and the teams that placed second and third scored 110 and 108 points, respectively,” said Ponca City coach Steve McHenry. “It was really close and every point we earned counted. We also had a few injured girls, and a few sick girls. Hopefully, we’ll be healthy by next Thursday for Carl Albert.” The eighth grade also placed fourth in an eight team field Results Eighth Grade 100 — Janessa Mitchell (15.1), Laura Sprehe (16.3) 200 — Janess Mitchell (32.15), Laura Sprehe (33.84), Janna Leach (34.6) 400 — Jessica Roland (70.3), Kari Lawson (76.5), Janna Leach (80.9) 800 — Jenny Mena (3:13), Mellisa Stangeland (3:15), Jenny Rupert (3:42) 1600 — Melissa Stangland (7:01), Jenny Rupert (7:49), Stephanie Powers (8:11) High jump — Chelsey Hill (2nd, 4-2) Shot put — Chelsey Hill (5th), Lauren Cartlidge (6th) Long jump — Jessica Roland (13-7) 400 relay — Sprehe, Leach, Lawson, Roland (1:00.8) 1600 relay — Roland, Sprehe, Lawson, Hill (5th, 4:53.56) 3200 relay — Stangeland, J. Mena, Rupert, Leach (13.09) NINTH GRADE 200 — Jamie Prado (3rd, 28.99), Courtney Birdsong (6th, 30.4) 400 — Melissa Fore (1st, 65.7), Amanda Summers (4th, 67.9), Courtney Birdsong (71.04) 800 — Melissa Fore (1st, 2:40), Nancy Taylor (3:07), Mallory Hodge (3:17) 1600 — Jessica Jorgenson (2nd, 6:21), Nancy Taylor (7:01), Maria Mena (7:02), Mallory Hodge (7:22) High jump — Jamie Prado (3rd, 4-4), Krystal Stephens (4th, 4-4) Discus — Amanda Ingram (4th), Jaimee Neal (6th), Chrysty Cowan (N/A) Shot — Ingram (1st) 400 relay — Summers, Birdsong, Stephens, Prado (2nd, 55.8) 1600 relay — Fore, Summers, Stephens, Prado (1st, 4:25.89) 3200 relay — Emmons, Cowan, M. Mena, Taylor (4th, 12.27) Wildcats Roll in SoccerBy FRED HILTON N ews Sports Editor The roll continued for the Wildcat soccer team. The Cats won their fourth soccer match in a row and moved above the .500 mark for the first time on the season with a 3-0 victory over Muskogee at Sullins Stadium Friday night. “This was a great win,” enthused coach Marco Castillo. “I had two of my regular defenders on the bench hurt. But the other players really stepped up.” They stepped up enough to give goalie Matt Morris his first shutout of the season. They stepped up by scoring their first goal of the match just 25 seconds after the starting whistle. Paul Broome left-footed in his seventh goal of the season from the left side of the net and saw the ball grab the right corner of the net perfectly. Fellow striker Brett Skaggs got control of the ball in the middle of the field and gave Broome a perfect pass. The rest of the Wildcat scoring didn’t come as easily. It took another 25 minutes for the Cats to get goal No. 2, on shot from about 20 yards out that just sailed just over the head of the Muskogee goalie. Goal No. 3 came with 16:46 left in the second half as Skaggs scored from 20 yards away off an assist by Jerimy Cox. “Andrew Kana and Michael Goddard did a great job on defense, Castillo said. But the whole team played really well. The kids are peaking at just the right time.” The Wildcats kick off District 5A-5 play Tuesday at Tulsa Memorial. The top two teams in the district, which include Memorial, Broken Arrow and Tulsa East Central, will advance to the playoffs. Disputed Miss Costs LadiesBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Did it go in or didn’t it? That was the question asked by fans, players and coaches alike about Abby Cantrell’s shot on goal with under a minute left in Friday soccer match against Muskogee. If it went in it would mean the Lady Wildcats salvaged a 3-3 tie in their final warm up before district play. If it didn’t, it would mean Muskogee had held on for a 3-2 win. The Ponca City players said it went in. The Muskogee players said it didn’t. The referee said it didn’t. Muskogee won. Cantrell’s shot came from just to the right of the Muskogee goal. The hard shot appeared headed to the outside left corner of the net. But it rolled past the net. Muskogee and the referee said it missed. Ponca City coach Steve Hermann said it went through a hole in the net and pointed to the offending hole after the match. Hermann, who has voiced displeasure over non-calls by officiating in the last several games, had a lengthy discussion with the officials following the game. The result? It was still a loss by his team, which left the Lady Cats at 4-4 on the season. But Hermann pointed out that the match should not have come down to the disputed shot. Getting off to a very slow start, the Lady Cats spotted Muskogee a 2-0 lead in the first four minutes of the match. In fact the Poncans play most of the first 20 minutes in their half of the field. They suddenly came to life in the second part of the first half and for the most part dominated play. Cantrell gave the Poncans their first score, rebounding a miss by Angela Kana. That came with 6:57 remaining before halftime and cut Muskogee’s lead in half. The Lady Cats tied the score midway through the second half on Sherina Wood’s boot from a tangle of players in front of the Muskogee net. At that point in the second half, Muskogee had not gotten off a shot on goal. But when the Muskogee finally did get off a shot, with 10:20 remaining, it went in. That was the deciding score. The Lady Wildcats must now regroup for their first district match, at Tulsa Memorial on Tuesday. The top two teams from the four-team district advance to the playoffs. “We can play just 60 minutes of a match,” Hermann said. “We have to play hard for a full 80 minutes>’
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