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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, July 19, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALNewst Community Doctor Received Training in Canada‘Westside Story’ Big Success ‘Westside Story’ Big Success“Hey man — the old ’hood is lookin’ good!” said a Ponca City Middle School teen, playing Nintendo with friends at the Lincoln Center this week. He was talking about the neighborhood where he has grown up just south of Highland Ave., and between Union and Palm streets. Thanks to a new project created by the volunteer Prevention Policy Board and the Ponca City Police Department known as The Westside Project, the young teen’s neighbors, as well as his peers, their families, homeowners, churches and businesses in that westside neighborhood, feel that same way and often call it “a successful ‘West Side Story’.” Residents in the area just south of Grand Avenue, also included in the project, express the same excitement. They feel good about uniting to fight the crime in their neighborhood. Just a year ago, it was a different story! Fear, fights, drunks, drugs, theft, and assault were everywhere. The area had the highest crime rate in Ponca City. Businesses were constantly battling break-ins, children could not walk safely to school, senior citizens were afraid to sit on the porch in the evenings, residents drove two blocks to a neighborhood store because they were afraid to walk down the street. At a recent meeting, the Prevention Board and members of the Ponca City Police Department heard an annual report on the Westside Project. Two special officers assigned exclusively to that special area, Tom Burg and Brad Fultz, updated the group on the innovative Westside Project. The project is headquartered at The Lincoln Center (old Lincoln School). The Westside Project was created in 1997, after police logs continued to reflect an alarming number of crime reports in the west side area. That portion of the city was identified as the area bounded by Highland Avenue on the north, South Avenue on the south, the Burlington Railroad on the east and Palm Street on the west. On police department logs, it had the most burglaries, drug arrests, prowler complaints and the second highest amount of reported domestic and neighborhood fights in the city. After extensive study and the successful request for a grant, the Ponca City police department assigned Burg and Fultz exclusively to the westside neighborhood to help make changes — and make changes they did! As Officer Fultz modestly says, “It’s nothing new really, its just the return of the old neighborhood cop on the beat,” — and the officers follow that concept to the letter. But — the dedicated and caring officers carry it much further. In addition to walking the neighborhoods, visiting with the families on their porches and along the streets, they can be found supervising activities for the youth, forming neighborhood involvement groups, talking to city businesses about food or other needs for youth at the Lincoln Center, and much more. The two officers help (often on their own time) with special neighborhood projects; publish a neighborhood newsletter about recent clean-ups, explain laws about neighborhood concerns, where to find help, and other items of interest; and often host the neighborhood meetings. In addition to talking with neighbors and encouraging them to clean up yards and property to make the neighborhoods look better, they see that owners of abandoned houses with overgrown and junk-filled yards are cited for clean up. The streets are kept free of drunks (thanks to help from the members of neighborhood organizations) and Burg finds time to visit and read safety books every week to children at the Child Development Center, Head Start, and Tammy’s Playskool. Also on their own time, they find special assistance for needy senior citizens and families who need a little “hand up.” On the day this story was written this writer saw teens — who would have run in the other direction when they saw a patrol car a year ago — felt comfortable stopping the officers along the street and visiting about the activities planned in the ’hood. A car load of girls drove through the neighborhood waving and shouting “Hi Officer Fultz,” on the north side. At the Child Development Center, Officer Burg was inundated and nearly bowled over with hugs from 3-year-olds in one of the classes where he reads and teaches safety every week. All fear of the uniform is gone and the children feel comfortable clamoring for his attention and touching him. As they walk the neighborhoods, the officers are often invited to sit on a porch and have a cold drink, and senior citizen ladies invite them in to talk about more clean-up in the neighborhood. The neighborhoods are also better lighted now, thanks to several new poles and lights installed in strategic areas by the Ponca City Water and Light Department. A lot of work remains to be done, but for the most part, the drug houses, drunks, and gangs have moved away or cleaned up their act. “It really benefits the whole city,” says Fultz, “because it reduces our total crime costs.” “We — my neighbors and I — eagerly look for the police patrol car parked in our neighborhood nowadays, and the friendly face of the cop walking down our street,” says Joe Muniz, a father of four. “It makes us feel good again about the old neighborhood and we are no longer afraid to live here.” Linda Caygle, an employee of Toni’s Westside Rexall, who also lives in a downtown apartment, says it has made a significant difference to the businesses and residents along Grand Avenue as well. “We can sleep all night again now since all the illegal activities and noise that went on in the alleys and streets after dark is no longer a problem. It’s wonderful to see the positive changes.” Both officer Burg and Fultz express gratitude for the generous cooperation of volunteers and businesses who have helped make the Westside Story a success. Many of our local businesses have provided ice, pizza, meat, sandwiches, drinks, barbecue, and equipment to help make the youth feel comfortable and draw them to the Lincoln Center, where they can get acquainted with the officers on a daily basis. They have also provided food for the neighborhood involvement meetings and other events. A lot of manpower help also comes from members of the AmeriCorps and Northern Oklahoma Youth Shelter. Those volunteers work with the kids at the Lincoln Center daily and help with the weekly bowling teams, fishing trips, and other special activities. But it’s the special officers, Burg and Fultz who are making it all happen. One of the 4-year-olds at the Child Development Center probably expresses the feelings of the westside citizens best — “He’s MY officer and I love the way he helps me do better.” Helpline Names New Director To Replace HandThe Helpline Board of Directors, meeting this week in regular session, accepted the resignation of Pat Hand as executive director and named Lori May as her replacement, effective Aug. 1 of this year. Hand, who has been head of Ponca City’s “listening ear” for more than 10 years, will be retiring and moving to Stillwater with her husband, Rod. In other business, the Helpline directors heard reports from Barbara Moses, administration; Sharon Scroggins, finance; Earl Whittaker, I & R; Royce Caldron, community action/special projects, and Beverly Roedel, public relations. It was also noted that the evening at El Chico netted $230 for Helpline. Earl Whittaker discussed the upgrading of the telephone system, and the board approved the purchase of a digital phone for the Helpline office. It was noted that Bill McClelland is finishing out Paula Coppock’s term as treasurer and Royce Caldron has agreed to finish out Mary Perkins’ term as secretary. Work Session For City MondayStrategic planning and a format for future work sessions will be on the agenda for Monday’s 2 p.m. work session of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners. The session, set for the Commissioner’s Room in the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, will also include discussion on how commission members can best represent the city on state and local issues by working with committees, task forces, special project groups and advisory panels. There will be time for communications from each commissioner in attendance and the mayor, and a report from the city manager. Ponca City Native Returns To Be Physician AssistantPonca City native Deanna L. Johnston, P.A.-C. has joined the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center staff as a physician assistant and will work at the Ponca Family Medicine Clinic with Arden Blough, MD. Johnston, a 1988 graduate of Ponca High School, graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City in May with a bachelor of science degree. She recently completed a physician associate student clerkship. Becoming a P.A. was not what Johnston had in mind when she left Ponca City to attend the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond in 1988. She has chosen to study oral communications and public relations and received a bachelor of art degree in that field in 1992. After a short time as an administrative assistant in the Marketing-Public Relations and Women’s Center at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Johnston realized she wanted to work in medicine. The desire to help people and the opportunity to learn made it a simple decision. “It is a really nice way to reach out to the community and assist people of all ages,” Johnston said. “It is a continuing process, with constant education about new products, you hardly see anything twice — everybody is an individual. It is extremely rewarding.” Johnston said she was open to the idea of coming back to Ponca City all along. During the last four months of her training, she met Dr. Blough and learned of a possible position at Ponca Family Medicine. She started work at the clinic June 29. “Dr. Blough and I have a great working relationship,” Johnston said. “I think he is an excellent physician who is very compassionate and thorough. I admire his style of medicine and the way he cares for his patient.” In the future, Johnston would like to focus on women’s health. She said there is a great need for that in Ponca City. “I would like to eventually continue family practice, but the majority of the time do women’s health. Reaching out to women and educating young adults as well as older women is very important to me.” Johnston has family in Ponca City, which made coming back even easier. Her mother, Elizabeth, recently retired from the Pioneer Technology Center and she has two sisters — LaCinda and Stephane. Her father, Steve, is an independent contractor in Mississippi. In her spare time, Johnston enjoys mountain bike riding and spending time with family and friends. She also likes to give back to the community by volunteering. She has worked at SJRMC’s Community Clinic in the past. Johnston can be reached at Ponca Family Medicine, 765-4623. 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). Today ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Tuesday Free Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., RSVP Office, 110 North Fourth Street, refreshments, music and fun. Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. DAV Chapter 47 Reorganizational Meeting, 7 p.m., 400 South Lincoln Street. ALANO Group Beginner’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Wednesday Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Thursday Environmental Trust Authority of Northern Oklahoma, 11:30 a.m., Mayor’s Office, 822 Cedar Street, Perry. ALANO Group Women’s meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. Friday Roy Clark, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, corporate sponsors Boettcher, Ryan and Martin and Unite Supermarket, tickets at Poncan, all seats reserved, $15, $20, $25, 765-0943. ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. July 24-25-26 Po-Hi Class of 1963 Class Reunion. Saturday Lake Road Scurry, 5 km mile/walk, 8 a.m., Shelter House No. 3 at Lake Ponca, sponsored by Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma, pick up entries at United Way or call 762-2873 for information. ALANO Group Open Discussion (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street. July 26 Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc. Membership Drive Ice Cream Social, 2-4 p.m., Cultural Center Grounds, 1000 East Grand Avenue. July 27 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. July 28 Ponca City Main Street Authority, 1 p.m., Main Street Office, 117 North Third Street. July 29 Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. August 3 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Pioneer Christian Crusaders Motorcycle Association, 6 p.m., Conestoga at I-35 and U.S. 60 west of Tonkawa, more information 765-3164. August 4 Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 5 Energy Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. August 6 Kay-9 Dog Training Club meeting, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library. August 7 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. August 8 Pioneer Water Garden Society second annual pond tour, more information Ray Moreland 762-7806. August 10 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 11 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Keeler Road and U.S. 60. Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road. August 12 Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sun Room, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Braden Community Center. August 12-13-14-15 101 Wild West Rodeo, 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street at West Prospect Avenue. August 13 Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., 201 East Broadway Avenue. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., Evans Park southeast of city on Riverview Road, all former, present and agribusiness are urged to attend the social consisting of family basket picnic with drinks and entertainment provided. August 17 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Beth Wright 765-6738 for additional information. Family Council, 7 p.m., Highland Nursing Home, 1401 West Highland Avenue. Ponca City Ostomy Association, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room, program Bob and Marcia Baumel, “Review of UOA National Conference.” August 18 Kaw Lake Association Board Meeting, noon, Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center. August 19 Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center, Sun Room, 2000 East Grand Avenue. Young Thang! doors open 6 p.m. close 8:30 p.m., free admission, Grand Central Station. August 20 Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 21 Historical Preservation Advisory Panel Work Session, noon, Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. August 24 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Po-Hi Seniors May Earn Credit At CollegesIf students meet certain conditions set by the State Department of Education and the State Regents that govern colleges in Oklahoma, high school seniors can take college courses while finishing high school graduation requirements. According to Po-Hi senior class counselor Royce Caldron, there were 29 seniors from Po-Hi last year that took advantage of this opportunity. Those students earned a total of 187 college credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.17. Most of the hours were earned at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, but one of the students also earned hours from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. To qualify for concurrent enrollment in high school and college courses a senior must be on track to graduate and to meet the Oklahoma college admission requirements. The students must also have taken the ACT test and earned a composite score of 19 as well as a 19 sub-score in the subject area of the desired college course. Records have been kept for the last four years to track how Po-Hi students perform while earning college credits. Though the number of students and the numbers of hours earned has varied, Po-Hi students have earned a GPA of 3.1 or higher all four years. This is evidence that Po-Hi can be very successful while earning college credit and completing high school at the same time. Seniors or parents who would like more information about concurrent enrollment can look in the Po-Hi curriculum guide distributed to each student during last spring’s enrollment for the complete regulations. They can also contact Mr. Caldron at the high school. NOYS Supporters To Relive the ’50s With Drive-In Movie, Car Show, DanceFor those who “lived” during the ’50s, or for those who would just like to experience that time, a ’50s Night fund raiser is going to be held July 25 at the Airline Drive-In. The gate will open at 7:30 p.m. for a dance and best costume contest, and the newly re-released movie “Grease” will be shown at dusk. Classic Cars of Ponca City will supply an array of ’50s cars. A hula hoop contest and door prizes are also on the agenda for the evening. Prizes awarded will include a set of 1998 McDonald Tiny Beanie Babies, a Peace beanie baby, Airline Drive-In movie tickets and more. The Airline Drive-In, located at 1800 West Highland, closed in 1983 and reopened in 1994 and is one of the few operating drive-in theaters in America. This event is being held by the Northern Oklahoma Youth Services. NOYS is an United Way agency. Admission to the evening events is only $20 per carload — to include the whole family or as many as can fit in one car. Proceeds from the evening will go toward the Northern Oklahoma Youth Shelter building fund. Tickets may be acquired at local banks, Miller Market, United Supermarket, Buy For Less, The Hot Corner and the Northern Oklahoma Youth Services office, or by calling 762-8341. Legendary Performer Children’s AdvocateRoy Clark has enjoyed many honors during his four-decade career, but having a grade school named after him is one he considers most significant. Earlier this year, Roy Clark Elementary School in Tulsa celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a Homecoming Day dedicated to the legendary entertainer. Clark lives in Tulsa with his wife of 40 years, Barbara Clark. “I was so moved” says Clark. “I appreciate every award and honor I’ve received over the years, but this one holds a special place in my heart.” Clark has long been an advocate and supporter for young people. He has been involved in numerous charitable associations involving children. He recently spearheaded an annual fundraising golf classic for the Tulsa Children’s Medical Center. He also co-chaired the Eastern Oklahoma Multiple Sclerosis Fund, served as director of the Muscular Distrophy Fund, and helped raise money for the Heart Fund, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and City of Hope. The City of Hope is where the Roy Clark Research Foundation was recently established. Clark was the first Ambassador to UNICEF, the important United Nations children’s agency. “I’ve always felt that education is the key to solving many of the world’s problems,” says Clark. He has certainly put his money where his mouth is. Recently, he helped a charity golf tournament which gives scholarships in Indiana. As Clark’s busses were leaving town, they passed some young people who were hanging out by the road. When they saw who it was, they slid off their cars, waved, and stood at the side of the road applauding as Clark and his band passed. Roy Clark has given benefit performances for a fieldhouse in Tennessee and another in Virginia. He gives annual benefits for the L.A. Police Department. Clark has helped generate nearly a million dollars each for such institutions as the Children’s Medical Center of Tulsa and St. Jude’s in Memphis. Last year, Roy gave a special benefit concert to help rebuild þood-ravaged Yuba County in Northern California. His dedication was infectious. “After Roy appeared, we had a great surge of volunteerism” said the organizer. “It was something.” Clark is a remarkable performer. But more than that, he is a terrific man. Clark brings his band to perform at the Poncan Theatre on Friday for two performances, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. For information or reservations, patrons should call the Poncan Theatre at 580-765-0943. Small Texas Town Center for New Film“Dancer, Texas Pop. 81” is the name of the film. The question is, what will the population be at the end of the film? This lovely and imaginative film is about growing up in a very small town. It’s about coming to young adulthood without knowing the road to take. Its about making crucial choices in our lives. “Dancer, Texas” starts a two-weekend run at the Poncan Theatre on Friday. Four young men made a pact at age 11 that when they graduate from high school, all four will jump on the Greyhound bound for L.A. As the film begins, we’re two days away, and money is changing hands fast at the bets roll in: will they or won’t they? “Dancer” is a town in nowhere, Texas, in the great Permian Basin near Midland and Odessa. Young director-writer Tim McCanlies sees clearly what life is like in a small town. According to People Magazine, McCanlies “sharply delineates the problems and strengths of each of his main characters.” The film has none of the big splash elements of a major studio film. It is quiet, and as People Mag says, it is “refreshingly modest.” But this is a film to tug at your heartstrings. The performances are very appealing, so that we get to know and care for every significant character in the film. The young cast is very familiar in contemporary youth films, but they will be largely unrecognized by many patrons. Ethan Embry, who plays the sweet white-trash nerd named “Squirrel,” was recently seen in “Las Vegas Vacation” as Rusty Griswold, in “That Thing You Do!” as the bass player, and in “White Squall.” Patricia Wettig, best known for her role on the fine TV series “Thirty Something,” lends authority as the commandeering mother of one of the four lads. “Dancer, Texas” is about all of us. It asks important questions and handles them in a sensitive and caring way. How do we make the decisions that affect our lives? Who are the authority figures we respect? To whom to we have commitments? How much impact do decisions make on our future? Should I accept the opportunities that I have, or seek others in the unknown? Do I live out my life in Dancer, or see what there is to see? It’s a touching and affecting journey, just to get to the starting point. “Dancer, Texas Pop. 81" starts today at the Poncan Theatre, alternating over the weekend with “Two Girls and a Guy.” “Dancer” is rated PG for mild language. “Two Girls and a Guy” is rated R for strong language and scenes with strong sexual content. For show times, patrons may consult the Ponca City News or call the Poncan at 580-765-0943. Hospice Helps Terminally Ill Live Last Days With DignityEditor’s Note: This is the seventh in a series of articles explaining the services available to the community of Ponca City through United Way’s 17 member agencies. — For Hospice of Ponca City, dying is a part of life. But the professionals and volunteers who work with terminally ill people want people to live with dignity, as alertly and as comfortably as possible. Melody Lahann, administrative director of Hospice of Ponca City, says that hospice care neither hastens nor postpones death, but works to minimize the pain, stress, fear and isolation that patients and families frequently encounter. According to Lahann, most people prefer to spend their last days at home among the people and things they love. Hospice is dedicated to making this possible. “When people are referred to us, cure is no longer an option,” explained Lahann. “Our staff and volunteers help people live as fully as possible until their death.” Hospice workers do not cure the illness, but offer an alternative to dying alone and cut off from family and friends. Skills and services offered through the agency include skilled nursing care, on-call emergency help 24 hours a day, pain and symptom management, medical social services, volunteer care, home health aide and homemaker services. Additionally, spiritual care and bereavement counseling are available. Medical equipment, supplies and medication related to the terminal illness are also provided. One important focus of the team is educating the family. Hospice care does not end with the death of the patient, but continues through the family bereavement period. The Hospice bereavement team of bereavement specialist, counselors, clergy, volunteers and staff assists family members with grief issues. The agency publishes a monthly bereavement newsletter, sponsors monthly support groups, as well as offers various workshops dealing with special topics. These grief services are available to the community, whether or not Hospice cared for their loved ones, noted Lahann. Raindrops One organization devoted to parents who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a baby or child is Raindrops, also a part of Hospice of Ponca City. Raindrops counselors also hold monthly support group meetings, work individually with grieving parents and publish a monthly newsletter. Raindrops volunteers construct packets, which include small-sized gowns and blankets as well as information material, which are placed in hospitals across the country. Created as an independent, nonprofit corporation with a local board of directors, Hospice of Ponca City was established in 1982 by a group of local citizens concerned with providing quality hospice care in the community. Hospice of Ponca City is certified for Medicare funding, licensed by the State of Oklahoma and recognized by most insurance providers. Services are available to all individuals who meet admission criteria, at no cost to the patient or family. According to the National Hospice Organization, “Bringing death out into the open and making sickness and loss a time of sharing and remembrance is difficult. And while the hospice experience may not be for everyone, those who choose hospice find caring for a loved one a rewarding experience never to be forgotten.” Lahann concluded, “Hospice is recognized nationally as a humane and cost-effective approach to meeting the needs of the terminally ill and their families. It has been accepted throughout the country as a health care entity that blends compassion, care and concern with highly skilled medical services. — United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Salvation Army and YMCA. Schools Donate Funds To Keep D.A.R.E. GoingThe 17-week Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program will continue in Ponca City schools as taught by officers from the Ponca City Police Department. A contract to receive funds of $24,000 from the Ponca City school system was approved during the Monday night Board of Commissioners meeting. The contract specifies that the city will continue to provide personnel and other resources for implementing the D.A.R.E. program and the school will contribute $10,000 per semester for personnel costs and $4,000 for program material costs. Sherry Bowers, public information officer of the police department, reported that the total financial resources required by the program is $4,124.97. The city’s obligation is an amount of $20,124.97. The program is provided for every sixth grader in the Ponca City public school system, First Lutheran School, St. Mary’s School, plus Kildare and McCord. It was pointed out to the commissioners in their information received during the meeting Monday, that Ponca City no longer is eligible to receive grant funding for the D.A.R.E. program through the District Attorney’s Council. Newst Community Doctor Received Training in CanadaHarvey Chan, MD, who is board certified in family medicine, has joined the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center staff. Dr. Chan will see patients at the new Blackwell Clinic, which will provide health care services to adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients. Dr. Chan said a family physician plays an important role in the care of a patient “As a family physician, the theory is a patient should have one primary care physician who can take care of them and keep them healthy. If the patient has significant problems they can be sent to a specialist who deals with that specific problem,” Chan pointed out. “There will be one place where the patient’s medical history and treatment information is located. The family physician is the one person who knows what has been happening to a patient over time and acts as the quarterback of the health care team.” Since the age of five, Dr. Chan knew he wanted to be a physician because that would give him the chance to help people. Now, after years as a physician, he enjoys helping people more than ever, but there are also other reasons he likes being a physician. Dr. Chan enjoys the time he spends with his patients and the process of explaining why they need to do certain things to take care of themselves. The University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada is where Dr. Chan studied Cellular and Microbial Biology as an undergraduate. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1981 from the University of Calgary Medical School. The school offered the equivalent of a four-year program in three years, Dr. Chan said, and focused specifically on family practice. School was in session year round. “It was one of two medical schools that were set up in Canada about the same time primarily to emphasize primary care and family practice,” said Dr. Chan. “Around the 1960s and 1970s in Canada, there was concern that many medical doctors were going into specialties instead of going into general practice.” Chan said there has been a similar trend in the United States and now we are seeing the swing back to primary care occurring. Dr. Chan used to play a lot of chess, but now prefers hiking and cooking during his off time. Quiet time is also something the doctor appreciates after a hectic day at the office. State Board of Health OKs Additional School VaccinesThe Oklahoma State Board of Health has approved two revisions adding Hepatitis A and Varicella (chicken pox) vaccines to school entry requirements. The two revisions will become effective this fall, and there is a 120-day grace period for students to comply with both. Oklahoma’s School Immunization Law allows exemptions to immunizations for medical, religious or personal objections. Students entering kindergarten and the seventh grade this fall will be required to have the Hepatitis A vaccine. This vaccine is given in two doses, each six months apart. Each year the requirement will be extended one grade level so that in the school year beginning in 2004, all children entering school will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A. Students entering kindergarten this fall will be required to have had one dose of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or a parent’s statement of a history of the disease will be accepted. Each year the requirement will be extended one grade level so that in the school year beginning in 2010, all children entering school will be required to have the one dose of Varicella vaccine or a parent’s statement of history of the disease. The Kay County Health Department is offering both these vaccines for the new school requirements. Immunization clinic is held on Thursdays from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. and the first Monday evening of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The health department will also be giving immunizations at the seventh grade enrollment on Monday, Aug. 3 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Aug. 4 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. If your child is enrolling on Aug. 5, you can bring them on Monday or Tuesday for their immunization only. The health department will also be having special immunization clinics on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have any questions please call the Kay County Health Department at 762-1641. County Democrat Meeting TuesdayThe Kay County Democrats will meet in Tonkawa at the Service Bank Annex on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The meeting will focus on campaign strategy for the November elections. All interested Democrats are urged to attend. For more information, contact County Chair Andrea Morriss 765-6160. Book Recounts Experiences Of Local Mental Health DirectorBook Review By Wynell Merritt Editor’s Note: Wynell Merritt and her husband, Bob, both natives of this area with backgrounds dating back to the Run, lived in Ponca City until 1968 and are now residing on the family farm in Grant County. “The Doctors Fair ... the practice of medicine from horseback to helicopter.” By Edwin Fair, MD From the nostalgic cover sketch and intriguing title to the final chapter and page, this book will call out a response from the reader: tears and laughter and just wanting to read faster to find out more about this father and son. The author shares with the reader his recollections about being the son of a country doctor who made house calls on horseback. One amusing episode parents can identify with is how Ed (the author) earned money from Papa for his summer Scout camp. It is contained in a chapter titled, “I Spade A Garden ... and other character builders.” His humor and light-hearted style spin a true tale revealing what his father hoped he would learn — the importance of doing your job. The reader feels he is visiting with a friend as Dr. Ed, the psychiatrist, comments from his experience to the reader that some adults never learn that lesson. In 1910 Dr. Ed’s mother and father moved to Oklahoma, a new state, settling in the Poteau River valley surrounded by the Ouachita Mountain range in the town of Hodgen. In 1915 Ed was born and grew up in this setting. The description of early day Oklahoma people, cars, homes, buildings, and businesses is accompanied by many photographs of Dr. Fair’s family in this period. When Ed was in medical school, Papa allowed Ed to assist with patients. Surgeries were performed on a kitchen table or Papa’s portable table carried to the home. Ed watched his father interact with his patients who loved and respected Dr. Ellis Fair. Ed was getting a “hands on” feel for medicine and made his decision to be a medical doctor, entering the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine in 1936. During this period he met Christine Chaffin who taught Spanish/English at Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City. She was his blind date arranged through a mutual friend. Ed was attracted to her good sense of humor and wit. Ed and Christine began to date on weekends as each had a demanding schedule. They enjoyed many Sunday night church services. Aug. 27, 1939, at the close of Ed’s sophomore year, they were married — (it was a marriage that would last 36 years until Christine’s death.) She continued to teach while he completed medical school and started his internship. This was followed by his surgical training in Rochester at Mayo Foundation July 1, 1943. They were expecting their first child. This book has so many facets because the author shares his personal philosophy about everything from practicing medicine, surgery, and psychiatry to dating and talking to your offspring about babies. He built a successful private medical and surgical practice specializing in thoracic surgery. When Dr. Ed decided to study psychiatry, he, with his wife and family, moved to Topeka, Kan., and his residency began in the Veterans Administration Hospital. He soon learned he had a surgeon’s personality — go in there and get things done. He realized psychiatry called for letting the mental patient travel at his own pace and Dr. Ed Fair was able to adjust. Upon his graduation he was invited by Dr. Karl Menninger to become a member of the faculty of Menninger School of Psychiatry. Instead, he chose to accept a position as director of a new program at Kay Guidance Clinic in Ponca City, Okla., in 1958. This child guidance center is unique because it was the direct result of a study course conducted in 1954 by the Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City. The study focused on four areas in which communities could identify and address the needs of their people. This group chose mental health as their area for it was a time when the need for mental health treatment still carried a major stigma. This area was classified as a rural community. There were no existing mental health services in the county at that time. Out of this study The Women’s Association formed a Faith in Action Committee inviting several community leaders to be part of a steering committee to study the needs for mental health services in this area. Thirty-five attended this meeting in November 1954. The second steering committee meeting was Jan. 17, 1955, at which time the organization took shape by electing officers and deciding on a course of action. In 1956 a fund drive was organized , supported by a widespread community effort involving the Kay County Health Department, Kay County Commissioners, State Senator Roy Grantham, educational institutions, Ponca City physicians in private practice and many others. In the chapter, “Pioneers in Mental Health,” the author chronicles this fascinating account of the community of citizens in concert bringing forth “Kay Guidance Clinic.” It had legal incorporation and hired Dr. Edwin Fair as director February 1958 and purchased a building in May 1958. The doors opened for the first time on July 1, 1958. The growth and development of this guidance program came about because "we were in the right community at the right time and had widespread support” to quote Dr. Edwin Fair. What a fitting climax that 30 -plus years later “Kay Guidance Clinic” was named “Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, Inc.” in his honor! What a thrill it is to read such a success story of a community and the doctor they called to come to their city and lead them in establishing a facility that will continue to help citizens in their everyday lives. What a privilege to have lived in that community and to have heard Dr. Fair speak to a PTA or civic group! I enthusiastically recommend this book. It will revive your faith in your fellow man and encourage you to follow your dreams. Book Retells Shameful Episode Of Famous Osage Indian MurdersBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer The Osage hills are peaceful and rolling and beautiful. But Osage County in the early 1900s was anything but peaceful. Osage County became not only the scene of much oil riches but also the scene of the infamous Osage Indian murders. The investigation of these murders by the FBI helped establish the FBI’s reputation as being the elite investigation force of the world. It was also one of the most difficult and dangerous investigations every conducted by the FBI. The Osage Indians were moved out of Kansas and into Oklahoma in 1872. They were forced to sell their reservation in Kansas so that the white man could obtain their land. They then bought what is now known as Osage County. For agricultural purposes, they found the land rocky and unworthy, but when oil was found on the land, they suddenly had more money than they could have imagined. “The Osages, through this oil income, became the richest people per capita in the world. This attracted a hoard of vicious outlaws determined through every means possible, including murder, to separate the Indians from their money. Never has one group of people been more cruelly and more openly exploited,” proclaims Lawrence J. Hogan, author of “The Osage Indian Murders.” Hogan will be available at Brace Books & More from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday to sign his book. “The Osage Indian Murders” is a true story of a multiple murder plot to acquire the estates of wealthy Osage Tribe members, and the trials that followed, and is one of the darkest examples of white man’s dealings with the American Indian. Lawrence J. Hogan is a former FBI agent with an extensive background in law enforcement. He is now an attorney, a teacher and a businessman with impressive educational degrees. The book takes us through the history and culture of the Osage Indians, their customs, rituals, their distinctions from other tribes, their buffalo hunting and the impact horses had on the tribe. It relates the history of white man’s policy to “civilize” and “Christianize” the Osages, and the history of governmental dealings with them. Many Osages were frugal with their newly acquired money. Others spent it with abandon, not having the knowledge and experience of having wealth. Therefore, the government decided that some of them needed guardians. In fact, those deemed competent were given Certificates of Competency enabling them to take care of their own finances. But it seems that any small thing, like getting drunk, could be reason for declaring an Osage Indian incompetent. “Many ugly stories circulated about this controversial guardian system and the numerous ways swindlers tied in with the murder ring manipulated the system. ... Some guardians were honest, but many were not,” points out Hogan. Many Osages lost their money through marriages. They were enticed into marriage by the white man or white woman and then swindled out of their money — sometimes abandoned with venereal diseases and unwanted babies, and no longer welcome in the Indian community. “The acquisition of wealth was a mixed blessing for the Tribe and the individual Indian. While bringing comfort, it also brought disease, immorality, human vultures and an appalling extravagance. The oil rush confronted the Osages with the same problems which historically plagued Indians — a concerted effort by the white man to acquire all that the Indian possessed,” states Hogan. It also brought the murders. Through the FBI investigation of the murders of nearly two dozen individuals who died under mysterious circumstances, mostly Osage Indians, it was discovered that there was a plot to kill relatives of a certain individual so that the relative’s headrights — entitlements to the shares of the Tribe’s oil rights — would pass to that individual which could then be controlled by the “King of the Osage Hills,” a powerful, wealthy, and very ruthless white man. Hogan tells the chilling and uncomfortable tale of these murders in a forthright and matter-of-fact way. He intersperses the factual telling with informative footnotes, testimonies, photographs and records. “It is a mistake to view these crimes in a different light because the criminals were white and the victims Indians. This was no race war. Criminals did not prey on the Osages because they were Indians, but because they had money. ... The murderers, card sharks, dope doctors, thieves, and shyster lawyers in the Osage would have schemed just as malevolently had their wealthy victims been white, and they would have succeeded equally as well,” points out Hogan as he quotes Bill Burkhart, writer, from “Osage Oil,” Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol. 41, Fall 1963. Hogan dedicates this book to the men and women of the FBI and to the “noble people of the Osage Tribe.” Brown Bag Series Features Music Of Donnie RecordWhat do Oklahoma history and the music of the Eagles, Beatles and Bob Dylan have in common? They will all be featured in the program, “Ballads,” by singer/songwriter Donnie Record. This will be the fifth in Pioneer Bank and Trust’s Brown Bag Lunch series, held Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. Record is professor of music at Phillips University, and best known locally as the keyboardist in Poverty’s Children. One of Record’s songs was a top 100 hit during the ’80s, and he has collaborated with the late Michael Hedges. A compact disc of his original music will soon be released. The current series of lunch programs will run through the end of July and will feature a number of performers for music-lovers of all ages. The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch, with Pioneer Bank providing drinks for all guests. Chuck Gregg Receives Top State Legion AwardA local American Legion member received the group’s top state award during the 80th American Legion Convention held at the Raddison in Oklahoma City, July 10-12. Eight Legionnaires and three Auxiliary members of Post 14 attended the convention. Commander Chuck Gregg received the top State Legion Honors when he was given the Department of Oklahoma Legionnaire of the Year Award. Gregg also received the National Membership Recruiter of the Year Award for Oklahoma and the National Gold Brigade Membership Award for his membership activities. Two other members of Post 14 have received the Department Legionnaire of the Award in the past — Chuck McCollum and Noble Mears. Post 14 also placed 3rd in State in the large post Americanism Award. Four members were eligible to attended the Century Club Membership breakfast — Roselynn Utech, Noble Mears, Chuck McCollum and Chuck Gregg. Other meetings attended were the Finance, Children and Youth, Rehab, Service Officer, Department Executive Committee, Baseball, Boys State, general department functions and election of State Officers. Roselynn Utech, past state commander, placed in nomination Jim Amerson for commander for the Department of Oklahoma. Jim Amerson was elected department commander, Larry Tiensvold was elected vice commander, and Dale Everette was elected division commander. West. Sgt. at Arms was Lloyd Stollings. Attending from Post 14 were Chuck Gregg, commander; Marvin Rider, 1st vice commander (elect); Chuck McCollum, finance; Noble Mears, service; Roselynn Utech, membership adjutant; Robert Shriner, chaplain (elect); Mike Isbell, building committeeman; and Don Haden, ODVA member. Those attending from the Auxiliary were Clara McCollum, Evelynn McCutcheon and Carrie Shriner. The National Convention will be held in New Orleans Sept. 6-9. Any Legionnaire desiring to attend should contact the Department of Oklahoma State office for reservations and information. Ponca City Schools Face Two Civil Suits for InjuriesBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Two separate civil suits have been filed against the Ponca City Schools. Both plaintiffs are seeking a judgment of $10,000 plus court and attorney costs. The first suit, which was filed against the Ponca City Board of Education by Renee Wallace, alleges that her son, Matthew Wallace, was not properly supervised on the playground of a local elementary school causing another child to throw rocks at him. Wallace alleges that Ponca City Schools did not properly supervise the playground and that they were negligent in their duties to assure that her son was in a safe environment while at school. A second suit was filed against Gary Enevoldsen, father of the defendant. Wallace accuses his son of striking the plaintiff (Matthew Wallace) causing him bodily injury. She is seeking a judgment of $10,000 plus court and attorney costs. A second civil suit filed against the Ponca City Schools by Steve Bales and Joann Bales is also a wrongful injury claim. The plaintiffs allege that on Sept. 26, 1998, their son, Michael Bales, and some of his classmates were asked to lift and carry a soccer goal to a designated area at the middle school. The suit says that the goal was too heavy for Michael and the other classmates and an employee of the Ponca City Schools directed them to tip the goal and move it. A bolt that was protruding from the goal cut the defendant’s leg. Expenses are being sought for medical attention, and both temporary and permanent injuries. No court dates have been set for either case. The civil suits have been turned over to the insurance company for the Ponca City Schools. A spokesman for the Ponca City Schools said they had no comment at this time on either case. Summer MenuThe Ponca City Schools are offering a free summer feeding program at Union Elementary and Ponca City Middle School from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All children between the ages of one to 18 are eligible. Lunch Monday — Pizza or macaroni and cheese or peanut butter and jam sandwich, corn, peaches, raisins, orange juice and milk. Tuesday — Submarine sandwich or peanut butter and jam sandwich, lettuce and tomato, cantaloupe, chocolate chip cookies, raisins, orange juice and milk. Wednesday — Barbecue ribs or peanut butter and jam sandwich, baked beans, tossed salad, watermelon, raisins, orange juice and milk. Thursday — Amigo burrito, cheese enchiladas, tacos or peanut butter and jam sandwich, refried beans, Spanish rice, mixed fruit, raisins, orange juice and milk. Friday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or peanut butter and jam sandwich, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, pears, cookies, raisins, orange juice and milk. Enrollment Dates For Local Schools Drawing CloserEnrollment dates have been announced at Ponca City Public Schools for the 1998-99 school year. Enrollment Dates Elementary Schools, grades K-6, Aug. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Middle School, grade 7, Aug. 3, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eagles and Trackers; grade 7, Aug. 4, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lions and Explorers; and grade 6 Pioneers plus Lincoln and Garfield 6, August 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mid High, grade 8, Aug. 6, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., grade 9, Aug. 7, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. High School, grade 10 (A-K), Aug. 4, 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., grade 10 (L-Z), Aug. 5, 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., grade 11 (A-K), Aug. 6, 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., grade 11 (L-Z), Aug. 7, 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., grade 12 (A-K), Aug. 10, 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., grade 12 (L-Z), Aug. 11, 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. The first day of school is Aug. 19. EDAB Resets Board Meeting For ChamberBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Ponca City Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) chaired by Linda Brown has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. Following the regular meeting the Board will adjourn and reconvene at a working retreat at Big Fork Ranch and Lodge. The work session is slated from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information contact Jan Jarrett 765-4400. There are no action items on the agenda of the regular meeting, with the exception of approval of the minutes. Committee reports will be given by the existing business, marketing, and new industry committees and sub committees. Brown will tell of the goals that are to be discussed in the retreat. Jan Jarrett, executive director, will report on street improvements in the Industrial area, give a status report on ON Line Communications and DHS/Dollar General potential location and retail development. Boy Scouts Set For Fall Kick Off Of ActivitiesThe 1998 Fall Program Kick-Off for the Will Rogers Council, Boy Scouts of America, will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mediations in Stillwater. Many activities are being planned for 1998 and 1999. Some of these are: Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, Ushering for OSU football games, Cub Scout Leaders Pow Wow, Fall Round-Up for new members, Trails End popcorn sale, Family Fun Weekend at Will Rogers Scout Reservation, and much more. All adult leaders and other Scouters are encouraged to attend the Fall Program Kick-Off. This has been a good summer for the Will Rogers Council. Some of the highlights this summer included: 196 players participating in the annual Bob Barry Scout Golf Tournament, over 300 Cub Scouts and Webelos attending Cub Scout Day Camp, 64 Webelos attending Webelos Resident Camp, and over 300 Scouts attending Boy Scout Summer Camp. The Council will continue with activities this fall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Will Rogers Council. The One Million Penny collection and the $50,000 Club will be completed this fall. The Council will also launch plans for the 60th anniversary of Will Rogers Scout Reservation in 1999. The Council will be looking for past staff members, Scouts and leaders who attended camp over the past 60 years. The Will Rogers Council is a member agency of the Ponca City United Way. District CourtBlackwell Divorces Sought Melissa Mercer vs. Jeremy Mercer. Divorces Granted Craig A. Billings vs. Micha Delana Billings. Civil Petitions Hughes Lumber Co. vs. Climate Control; plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,571.92. LettersEffort ApplaudedWe all owe a vote of thanks to Mr. Tom Leonard for point out voting irregularities in the mayoral election. Without knowing if the votes were for himself or his opponent, he pointed out the problem as soon as he was made aware of it. The cost of a new election is a small price to pay for his successful effort to straighten out this mess. In the first place, the citizens who live so close to town they don’t know if they are inside or out probably wouldn’t care if they were annexed. The rest cold be solved by changing the polling places so the county and city residents didn’t vote in the same place. Shirley Towse Effort ApplaudedI read the article in Sunday’s paper about our new baseball/softball coach and I was very disappointed with the article. I hope that the article does not reflect on our new coach’s interest for softball, or lack of, but is the writer’s views. With softball only weeks away from starting, and baseball about six months away I would think softball would be on our new coach’s mind not how he is going to build our baseball field. And speaking of building, how about the school district putting some time and money into our softball field before we do more improvements to the baseball side. Most the improvements made to the softball field over the last few years have been made by the parents not the school district. The school district started work on an announcers stand last year and still stands only partially completed. And when will the girls get light so they can play home JV games and start their games at a time when people can come, not 3 in the afternoon? I could go on and on about this. I know these are things out of the paper’s control but the reporting is. I would like to see an article about our softball coach’s plans and desires for the softball team. Thank you. Donna Hingtgen HBO Film a Classic“When Trumpets Fade” is an HBO movie that I didn’t want to watch. In channel surfing I had seen snippits of it, since it has run several times, but it appeared to be a “Downer,” which I thought I didn’t need. I mean, if the current news and hot weather, etc., have you down a bit, you don’t need a World War Two “Downer” flick… Or do you? Yes you do, because it puts your “Down” into proper perspective. I am still haunted by this historical docudrama. It begins as a newsreel documentary, American troops in a victory parade down the Champs Elysee and the war will be over by Christmas. Not so. In November ’44 the Germans stopped retreating at the Hurtgen Forest. This is not yet the Battle of the Bulge, which happened the following month. However, it’s a Show Stopper. Even knowing the outcome, the odds are against and American victory. If you haven’t time to devote to it, record it and watch it when you have time, because it is hypnotic and deserves more than one look. If teenagers think they have some problems now, and politicians and the public take for granted that freedom is free — they should take a look at “When Trumpets Fade.” In my opinion it out-classes the classic “All Quiet on the Western Front.” My congratulations to HBO and to everyone involved in the making of “When Trumpets Fade.” I think it deserves a better title. Truman Smith Leave Bones AloneThis letter is in response to the June 15 newspaper article titled, “Old Bones Spark Congressional Debate.” The bones in question are those of a 9,200-year-old Native American found nearly intact in 1996 in the shallows of the Columbia River in Kennewick in southeast Washington State. In my evaluation of the matter, the U.S. Congress has nothing to debate in reference to those ancient bones. What they should be concerned with is halting further genetic tests on the bones and upholding the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which forbids any grant of property rights in a human being. And to claim the aforesaid individual is Caucasian to justify additional genetic tests is absurd. No doubt the researcher who mad the ridiculous statement had the Caucasian/Indian Cherokee in mind. His statement is most laughable. Over the last 200 years, non-Native American people have taken our land, language, culture, health — even our children. Now they want to take the genetic material which makes us Native American people as well. Where will it end? Simon C. Eagle Portion of Union To Be Shut DownA different area of North Union Street between Hartford Avenue and Prospect Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, for the first phase of road bed reconstruction on the current project. Evans and Associates Construction Co. Inc. reports that the area of work will be from Prospect Avenue south, to the Meadowbrook Village Trailer Park. Access to the trailer park will be from the south only. The intersection of Warwick Road and North Union Street will also be closed. There will be no through traffic on Union Street between Prospect Avenue and Hartford Avenue. Nearly NewsHazel Riggs at The Mission told NN she and Mike will be closing the Mission for a working vacation as of Monday ... but, not to worry, they plan to reopen for business, as usual, on Monday, July 27. NN trusts they will be able to work in some “R and R” along with the chores during this week off. DEATHSKenneth Cecil Arthurs Kenneth Cecil ArthursBLACKWELL — Kenneth Cecil Arthurs, Blackwell resident, died early Friday morning, July 17, 1998, at his residence in Blackwell. He was 84. Services will be held Monday, July 20, 1998, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ernest Quillen officiating. Burial will follow at the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Kenneth Cecil Arthurs was born on Sept. 2, 1913, in Chanute, Kan., to Cecil W. and Minnie Pearl (Topman) Arthurs. He grew up in Chanute and attended school there through the fifth grade. He then moved with his family to Blackwell and attended Blackwell Public Schools. Following his schooling he worked at the C.C. Camp in Tonkawa. He also worked as a laborer for the Goodson Ranch. He married Ida Mae Thiele on Oct. 20, 1936, in Blackwell and they settled there. At the time of their marriage he worked in construction helping to build the Blackwell Post Office. He then worked for Blackwell Zinc Company. In 1939, they moved to California and in 1942 they returned to Blackwell and he entered the United States Army serving during World War II. Following his discharge in 1946, he returned to Blackwell where he continued working in the centering plant at Blackwell Zinc Company. He worked there until his retirement in 1967. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae Arthurs of Blackwell, one son, Allen Arthurs, Catoosa, Okla.; two sisters, Sadie Culberton, Neodesha, Kan. and Leona Hill, Coffeyville, Kan.; two brothers, Earl Robinson, Blackwell, and Charles Robinson, Tulsa, Okla.; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Catherine Coleman. Memorial contributions may be made to the organ fund at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The contributions may be mailed to Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Vernon Howard BrumleyVernon “Boone” Howard Brumley Sr., Ponca City resident, died Thursday, July 16, 1998, at the Fairfax Hospital. He was 81. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 20, 1998, at the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Graham, Second Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are made under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Mr. Brumley was born on Jan. 4, 1917, in Ralston, Okla., to Felix and Gladys (Pittser) Brumley. He was raised in the Ralston area and attended public schools in Ralston. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with distinction in the 85th Regiment, Company B, 10th Mountain Division during World War II and received the Typical American Soldier Award. He also served during the Korean Conflict. After separation from the military, he worked in the Ralston area as an electrician and plumber, and on Sept. 16, 1956, he married Lyla Singleton in Shidler, Okla. The couple later made their home in Ponca City where Mr. Brumley was employed with OG & E for several years before retirement in 1980. He enjoyed camping and fishing, and was a member of the Second Baptist Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. Survivors include his wife Lyla of Ponca City; two sons, Vernon Brumley Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, and Steven Brumley of Newalla, Okla.; two sisters, Georgia Dodson and Ora Graham, both of Ralston; one brother, Leroy Brumley of Ralston; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Baptist Church, 1112 West Grand, Ponca City, Oklahoma, 74601. Services PendingAlbert SwaggartBLACKWELL — Albert Swaggart, resident of Deer Creek, died Saturday morning, July 18, 1998, in the Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital in Wichita, Kan. He was 85. Services are pending with Hackler Funeral Home of Blackwell. Hazel V. DixonRALSTON — Hazel V. Dixon, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, in Ralston, Okla. She was 87. Services will be Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at Grace Memorial Chapel. Other arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Funeral Home. FuneralsKevin Lee Pettit Jr.Kevin Lee Pettit Jr., infant son of Kevin and Deidra Pettit of Ponca City, died Friday, July 17, 1998, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Survivors include his parents and grandparents, Jeannie Martin and Bryan Ford, Tonkawa; Gladys Pettie and Allen Devall, Ponca City; and Tex J. Pettit, Bunch, Okla. Private family services will be held. NEWS BRIEFSAccount Established — An account for Ron and Sue Trant has been established to help defray medical expenses incurred due to circumstances beyond their control. Anyone wishing to donate may do so by contacting Lori Hughes at Pioneer Bank and Trust, 762-5651. Free blood pressure check — Come in out of the heat for a cool drink and while here come have your blood pressure checked at RSVP, 110 North Fourth. Eldercare and RSVP sponsors. No July Meetings for MS Group — The Ponca City Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will not be meeting in July, according to Beth Wright, due to the extremely hot weather. The group plans to resume their regular meetings in August, it was announced. For more information, you may call Beth at 765-6738. DAV Meeting — DAV Chapter 47 will hold a reorganizational meeting at 7 p.m. July 21 at 400 North Lincoln. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect a new slate of officers for 1998-99. For more information call 580 761-6322. 1945 Class — Members of the Ponca City High School graduating class of 1945 will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 20 in the programming room at the Ponca City Library. The purpose of the meeting is to make plans for a reunion. For additional information call Mary, 762-9982. Vehicle Vandalized — A person from the 300 block of South Osage Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:22 a.m. Friday that a vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that a window had been broken out. Vehicle Vandalized — A woman from the 300 block of South Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:43 a.m. Friday that her vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Apartment Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:07 a.m. Friday from the 500 block of East Cleveland Avenue that an upstairs apartment was on fire. All stations of the Ponca City Fire Department sent units and the fire was put out. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department assisted with traffic control. Item Missing — A woman from the 1200 block of West Cowboy Hill Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:12 a.m. Friday that while in town her handicap sticker had been stolen. The information was logged. Bicycle Stolen — A person from the 100 block of East Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:24 p.m. Friday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2700 block of North Fifth Street at 2:05 p.m. Friday that a 35-year-old man was being held on three city warrants for petit larceny. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Second Street and East Central Avenue at 4:21 p.m. Friday that a 20-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:32 p.m. Friday that a vehicle accident had occurred at the intersection of Lake Road and Rock Cliff Road and a vehicle was in a ditch. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified to handle the situation. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 300 block of South Ash Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:35 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Collision — A three-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Union Street and Emporia Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:37 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1500 block of Bradley Avenue at 5:21 p.m. Friday that a 21-year-old man was being held for domestic assault and battery. A report was taken. Window Broken — The Ponca City Police Department received a call from a person in the 300 block of South Perry Street at 5:35 p.m. Friday that a tomato had been thrown at the residence and it broke a window. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1500 block of Bradley Avenue at 6:06 p.m. Friday that a 19-year-old woman was being held for domestic assault and battery. Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue at 12:23 a.m. Saturday that a 48-year-old man was being held for DUI and speeding. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South Peachtree Street at 12:54 a.m. Saturday that a 20-year-old man was being held for warrants from the city and Kay County. Attempted Burglary — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:01 a.m. Saturday from a resident in the 1600 block of Princeton Avenue that an unknown person kept knocking on the door. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that a neighbor was attempting to tell the resident that an attempted burglary had occurred on their vehicle. The officer took a report of an attempted burglary. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of North Third Street at 1:08 a.m. Saturday that a 24-year-old man was being held for DUI. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call from a business in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue that a fight was occurring inside the business. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a 35-year-old man was held for public intoxication and possession of marijuana. LIFESTYLESTammy Tyner Bride-Elect F. G. Williams Gives AARP Book Report F. G. Williams Gives AARP Book ReportAmerican Association of Retired Persons, Ponca City Chapter 432, met July 7 at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center on West Grand for the regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Vice-President F.G. Williams called the meeting to order in the absence of Chapter President Dr. Ellis Oster. After opening with the Pledge of Allegiance the two speakers from Northern Oklahoma Department of Aging who were giving the scheduled speech were introduced. Nicki Carlsten gave the speech and was assisted in the question and answer period by NODA planner Sallie Shreck. NODA was created from the Older Americans Act and has four areas of concern: Rural health, Transportation of Senior Citizens, Meals and Legal Aid. They provide an ombudsman program for the elderly and disabled. They have promoted and given help to the formation of The Silver Haired Legislature and pointed out that this is a worthy area for civic minded seniors to serve. The Silver Haired Legislature reports often on their progress to local AARP Chapters. Many times NODA functions as a clearing house for information the senior community finds valuable. If NODA cannot help solve a problem they can put a person in touch with the correct agency. In the meeting that followed members voted to change the meeting time from the present 1 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vice President Williams gave a book report “Trust Betrayed” written by Van Efta, a member of Columnist Jack Anderson's Staff. Williams said “In the first twenty years of its life AARP has done a number of things wrong. With more membership participation and management from the Grass roots up we, as an organization are doing the most constructive thing possible - We are learning from our mistakes.” Between now and the regularly scheduled Aug. 4 meeting the chapter is seeking volunteers for the nomination committee to choose candidates for office of the chapter for 1999. With no volunteers the president will appoint members of this committee. Members are reminded that a discussion on the pros and cons of merging with the Blackwell chapter to become the Kay County chapter will be conducted. Past members and senior citizens over the age of 50 are welcome to attend the meetings Refrigerator Center Of All Living (?) ThingsBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Many people think that E-mail, cellular phones and beepers are the message centers for families of the nineties. But these are myths. The refrigerator door remains the family bulletin board. Here, on this hard surface, posted for all the world to see, is the past, present and future. It has been so since the age of the old wooden ice box passed and the new metal gas and electric refrigerators came into being; thus making refrigerator magnets “must have” accessories. Eventually all the family, the entire neighborhood, magazine salesmen and others come to the refrigerator door. Here they can absorb words of wisdom, smile at a cartoon, check out the athletic schedules, church dinner dates and be reminded of receptions and other social engagements. Additionally, the door serves as a photo display area with pictures of the grandchildren in sports attire and the family pet. It also is a “brag board” for tournament scores or other honors. Another use is as an easel for the art work of youngsters and heaven knows what else. A quick survey of the exterior of my eating box revealed an eye chart, a reminder to pick up tickets for the Roy Clark Show at the Poncan, golf tournament results, a political invite, dog and club photos, horseshoe membership card, a chili pepper magnet, a participant ribbon, and a bowling sanction card. That was just on the door. On the side of the cooling box there hangs a medical release, tickets to a Cardinal baseball game and a calendar for the month. In each case the display pieces were held in place by various memento magnets. On the top of the ice container there resides a camera bag, covered cake holder, jar of hot jaw breakers, and a letter from relatives requesting information on other relatives. One of the more impressive items is a obnoxious loud toy gun confiscated from one of the grandsons. The other side of the fridge, next to the stove, was pretty mundane with potholders on hangers. The stove, being a sidekick of the fridge, is used for holding snacks on top and hiding Christmas presents in the oven. Hazardous Material Opening the refrigerator can be hazardous to your health. Particularly if when the door is open the leftovers speak to you and say things like “Bury Me Not on The Lone Prairie,” or “When the Saints go Marching In.” Upon this day when I was feeling particularly adventuresome, I peeked inside to see if there was anything edible. The contents were less than encouraging and certainly not of the pristine nature television commercials falsely lead one to believe. Some contents touted expiration dates that could have been used for documentation for a historical preservation grant application. Contents, in addition to the countless condiments stashed in the door shelves, revealed light wheat bread, remainder of a souvenir box of chocolate fudge, Diet Coke, two-percent milk, and several flavors of Yoplait. On the next shelf perched orange juice, ice tea, light Cool Whip, the remnants of an apple pie, a pecan candy roll and a bowl of turkey soup. Before pulling open the vegetable and meat drawers, I considered calling the Fridge Police for assistance, but calling 911 would probably have been more realistic after viewing the state of the contents. For a working person, who has little time to devote to refreshing the leftovers, it sometime comes a great surprise that the fridge is not self-cleaning. Fear of being required to file for a permit with the Kay County Hazardous Material Emergency Plan, forced me to consider calling on “mean green” sometimes known commercially as “Simple Green” to disinfect the fridge. But then it seemed like a such unsurmountable task, I decided the best solution was to leave a message on the refrigerator door saying “Gone to play golf.” Class of 1963 Names Schedule For ReunionThe Ponca City High School graduating class of 1963 will hold their last reunion of this century next weekend. All graduates and their parents, teachers who hold memories of members of the class of ‘63 (fond or otherwise) are invited to attend as well as those who “wish they had been in the class of ‘63” said an actual class member. To register for the events scheduled contact Art Mires, 762-6219 or Jon Kennedy, 762-3642. The Class of 1963 is creating a scholarship fund for the benefit of future graduates at Ponca City Senior High School. This is the first graduating class to set up such a fund and according to a class spokesman, donations already exceed $6,000. If you can help with donations please contact one of the people listed. Recognition levels are $50-100, Grenadier; $100-250, Dynamiter; $250-500, Cheerleader; $500-1000, Willie The Wildcat; $1000 and over, Bird Dog. Reunion events planned are July 24, starting at 7 p.m., an informal get-together at Ody’s, 3700 Lake Road; July 25, 10 a.m.-noon, registration at Harpster’s, 737 North Fourteenth; 1-3:30 p.m., high school “assembly” program in the fellowship hall (lower level) of the First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Central; 7-11:30 p.m., “Dancin’ At The Mansion With the Bop Cats.” 901 Monument Road with a cost of $30 per person. On July 26, beginning at 11 a.m. will be a Ponca City Country Club at a cost of $13 per person. Cultural Center Friends Beginning Membership DriveThe Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation, Inc. will meet on July 26, 2-4 p.m., on the grounds of the Ponca City Cultural Center for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social and Lemonade party. This will kick-off the second annual Membership drive and six different levels of memberships will be available. The public is invited to attend and help support the organization. Vance Johnson and his ice cream machine will be on the grounds making ice cream for those interested in watching. Traditional ice cream will also be available as will lemonade. These will be furnished free, but donations will be accepted. There will be music provided by a volunteer band and tours of the first E. W. Marland Home will be conducted. Annual membership in the Foundation offers citizens an opportunity to preserve the first home of E.W. Marland, and the artifacts it contains, so that future generations may know and appreciate their heritage. Each level of giving is tax deductible and includes a newsletter. Republican Picnic Chance To Meet ‘The Candidates’Kay County Republican Party will host an election kick-off picnic July 24 at 7 p.m. The event is billed as a night of fun and fellowship for the whole family. In addition to eating and visiting with county candidates and officials, entertainment by Nathan Kellert, swimming and games will also be on tap for the evening’s festivities. Guests are requested to bring a side dish and lawn chairs. Everything else will be provided at no charge. County residents are encouraged to meet local candidates and elected officials including David Myers and Daniel McWilliams, candidates for State Senate 20, Rex Purdy and Glenn Terroll, County Commission District 3 candidates, and Dee Schieber, County Commissioner District 1. State Representatives Jim Reese, who has drawn an opponent, and Jim Newport, Court Clerk Glenda Emerson and County Treasurer Pat Schieber will also be present. Tom Evans and D.W. Boyd, candidates for the non partisan district judge’s race, will also be on hand to discuss their campaigns. The picnic will be at the home of Cleve and Susan Powell, 101 Hanna Drive, Ponca City. Signs will be posted three miles east of the Pioneer Woman on Lake Road. For more details call 765-1935. ‘Simply Dinner’— Simply DeliciousBy PATTI N. CARMACK News Lifestyles Editor In an era of fast food, microwaves and drive-by meals it is refreshing to find a cookbook with quick-preparation recipes that taste delicious. “Simply Dinner” by Emilie Barnes has an added touch with the quaint and colorful illustrations created by Ponca Citian Cindy Grubb. Clever tricks with fruits and vegetables, full instructions on the best and easiest preparation and suggestions for side dishes add to the creative recipes as do the humorous sayings and proverbs scattered throughout 94 pages. The author adds a personal comment to most recipes and I found this small cookbook delightful to read as well as to utilize the recipes. Author Emilie Barnes says in the preface to the book “my mother always told me that a recipe book is worth the price you pay if only to find the one recipe you like and use.” Here are a couple of the recipes to be found in “Simply Dinner.” The author adds the comment on “Otto’s Brisket” that this was “my father’s brisket recipe. He was a Master Chef trained in Europe.” Her recipe for “Saucy Spaghetti Squash” is a different and delightful way to serve spaghetti and is a dish the kids can help with. For those worried about using beer in a recipe, the alcohol evaporates with cooking with only the flavor remaining. Otto’s Brisket 1 (2-4) pound brisket of beef 1 can beer 1 onion, quartered 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3 carrots, sliced 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard 2 teaspoons horseradish Put brisket in glass dish or oven pan. Add half of the beer, cover and cook 1 hour at 400 degrees. Add the other half of the beer, onion, garlic cloves, and carrots. Cover and continue to cook at 325 degrees 3-4 hours. To make gravy, add to the juices the sour cream, mustard and horseradish. Serve with slices tomatoes and cucumbers sprinkled with red wine vinegar and olive oil; biscuits or cornbread; and/or roasted red potatoes. Saucy Spaghetti Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium carrot, chopped small 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced or 4-ounce can of mushrooms 1 quart of spaghetti sauce 1 medium spaghetti squash (4 pounds) To prepare sauce, sauté vegetables in oil, adding green pepper and mushrooms when onion and carrot are just tender. Add sauce and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors. Meanwhile cook spaghetti squash, halve squash and remove seeds. Place half the squash, cut side up, in a shallow dish, add 1/4 cup water; cover lightly with plastic wrap and microwave 7-8 minutes; let stand five minutes. Repeat with second half (or you may boil the squash whole, covered with water 20-30 minutes; or bake at 400 degrees about 1 hour; then halve and remove seeds. Run a fork around the sides of cooked squash and pull out the spaghetti strings and place into a large mixing bowl. Serve sauce over spaghetti squash, top with Parmesan cheese, if desired. It may be baked for 15 minutes at 350 degrees, if desired. “Simply Dinner, Fabulous Meals in Minutes” sells for $12.99 at Brace Books & More on North Fourteenth. On Saturday, July 25, Cindy Grubb will be at the store, 1-3 p.m., to autograph the cookbooks. National Awards To Visions AMBUCSNational Convention Awards were presented recently to local AMBUCS. The Visions AMBUCS met July 14 for a luncheon event at Hero’s. Teresa Rutherford gave the following report on club awards: The club rated Superior with Distinction. This rating is based on chapter scorecard points for the past year, with Distinction indicating that the chapter also built a new club during the year. Ranked as the number 5 chapter in the Nation, the group received a patch for the chapter’s banner and Charter president, Teresa Rutherford, received an AMBUC watch and plaque. Visions AMBUCS also received a100% Blue Chip Award based on the chapter attaining a membership increase goal of 10 per cent plus over the past year. Vision Chapter also became a member of the TOP TEN CLUB, ranked as number 9, receiving a patch for chapter banner The Spring Roundup number one Cowpoke Award was received for meeting the goal of five new members during March, April and May. The Vision chapter had a net increase in membership of 9 members. Next year’s Blue Chip Goal is 37 members. The 100 per cent Living Endowment Contributor Award was received for contributing $40 per member to the National Living Endowment Fund, which funds scholarships for therapists. Visions was awarded a patch for the chapter banner The group also won an Anniversary Award given when a chapter shows a net increase in membership on their first Anniversary. The Vision chapters first anniversary was on May 30, 199 8. Once again the group was awarded a patch for the chapter banner. An additional presentation was made of a 150% Membership Growth Award for having a net increase in membership of 150%. Vision chapter began on May 30, 1997 with 22 members and now has 33 members. Another banner patch was awarded. New Club Building Award was given for building a new club during the past year. The Vision chapter built a new club, during their first year, in Broken Arrow. This club is called the B.A. Dreamers and was chartered May 31. The Visions banner will include a patch for this award. Singles Network Lists CalendarThe Singles Network is a social and support organization for single adults who are divorced, widowed or never married. A monthly calendar is mailed to all members and dues are $10 per year. Members wish to emphasize that the group is not a dating service. Interested persons may call Betty, 762-9776, or Dorothy, 765-1403, for more information. Plans this week include: Sunday, July 19: 6:30 p.m., Discussion Group at First Presbyterian Church. Go for snacks at 8 p.m. Monday, July 20: 6 p.m., Eat out at Cobb’s Cafe, 3200 North Fourteenth. Tuesday, July 21: 7 p.m. Putt-Putt golf and go to Braum’s afterwards. Thursday, July 23: 7 p.m. Card party at Phil’s. Bring snacks. Call 765-4620 or 765-8381. Friday, July 24: 6 p.m., birthday dinner at the American Legion. Reservations must be made with Dorothy, 765-1403. Little NewsLee and Charlene Wilson of Ponca City announce the birth of a son at 8:15 a.m. July 15, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Jared Ryan Wilson weighed 8-pounds and was 20 1/2-inches long. He has a brother, Joshua, 4-years-old. Maternal grandmother is Eldora Klassen of Reedley, Calif. and paternal grandmother is Madge Wilson of Claremore. Great-grandparents are Gus and Margaret Penner of Reedley, Calif. Shirley Hile Receives PAQG AwardPioneer Area Quilter’s Guild met on July 6 at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. Members who arrived early learned how to put sleeves on their quilts in preparation for the September Quilt Show during the stitch and assist portion of the meeting. President Kathy Paczkowski presided over the business meeting which was highlighted by the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Shirley Hile for her work on the Pioneer Women Museum giant quilt that will hang permanently in the Museum. Shirley also worked on the Guild’s donation quilt which is a queen size version of the museum quilt. The donation quilt will be on display at the Pioneer Area Quilt Show that is scheduled Sept. 18-19 at the chapel at the Marland estate. Joyce Clegg won the challenge quilt blocks. The door prizes were won by Thelma Barber, Ruby Ware, Joyce Eagan, Sue Roy, Donna Humble, Kathy Paczkowski, Shari Schumacher, Elaine Hughes, Louise Skinner and Beverly Carpenter. Members who brought items for Show and Share were Kathy Paczkowski, Joyce Clegg, Nora Kinzie Cleda Oertle, Shari Schumacher, Sandee Henderson, Sue Roy, and Elaine Hughes. There were nine entries in the Crazy Quilt pillow top challenge. They were Elaine Hughes, Sandee Henderson, Sue Roy, Marcella Gosting, Betty Thrash and Cheryl Pritchett. The winners of the contest were Cheryl Pritchett, third place, Marcella Gosting, third place and Sandee Henderson, first place. Serving as hostesses were Pearl Blando, Zoe Burge, Jackie Bufton and Sandee Henderson. The next meeting of the PAQG will be Aug. 3 with Liz Porter presenting the program. Visitors are welcome and may attend two meetings, then are expected to join the organization. For more information contact Kathy Paczkowski at 762-4546. Tammy Tyner Bride-ElectAug. 22 is the date selected by Tammy Rose Tyner and Diane Matthew Keeler for their wedding at Central Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ms. E. Faye Tyner, 2221 Mary, and Larry W. Tyner of Oklahoma City. Keeler is the son of Ms. Martha J. Keeler, 1511 Crawford, and the late Duane Keeler. Miss Tyner is a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School and attended Northern Oklahoma College working toward a degree in small business management. She is employed as a department manager at the Ponca City K-Mart store. Keeler, a 1994 Po-Hi graduate, attended Tulsa Technology earning a contractors plumbing license and has attended Pioneer Technology Center to receive welding certification. He is employed at Keeler Equipment in Ponca City. Colburn Family Reunion In Kaw CityKAW CITY — Descendants of Gardner W. and Flossie M. Colburn gathered for a family reunion July 4 at the Kaw Community Building in Kaw City. Seventeen families attended the reunion, which is held every two years. Phyllis (Colburn) McClaflin and Jerry Colburn organized the reunion. Mary (Colburn) Sanderlin and Charlene (York) Colburn assisted as hostesses. Family group pictures were taken by Jim Colburn and Ty Hess. Those attending viewed family photographs, visited and participated in various activities. The blessing for the covered dish dinner was offered by Emma Jean (Colburn) Ross. Attending from Kansas were James N. and Charlene Colburn, Mary (Colburn) Sanderlin and son, Frank; Tina Colburn, Charles and Phyllis (Colburn) McClaflin, all of Arkansas City. Those attending from Oklahoma were William and Jerry Colburn, William and Brenda Sadler, Fairfax; Bob and Debra Colburn, Shawna, Shannon and Sean; Alice (Spears-Colburn) Berglund, Jim Colburn and guest, Linda; Jane Colburn, all of Blackwell. Also Kenneth and Emma Jean (Colburn) Ross of Euless, Texas, Richard and Carol Hess and grandson, Ty Hess of Caly, Ky. Descendants of Mae Frame, Gardner’s sister, attending were Erple and Margaret Frame, Louis and Ruth Frame, all of Pratt, Kan. and Doris (Frame) Lambert of Coats, Kan. Special guest was Letha Ross of Shidler.., mother of family member Kenneth Ross. At age 89 she was the oldest person attending the reunion. Couple Will Marry July 25A July 25 wedding is being planned by Stephen Andrew Burton and Monica Jean Anderson, both of Ponca City. The ceremony will be at 6 p.m. followed by a reception. Announcement of their approaching marriage is being made by his parents, Dennis and Patricia Burton of Ponca City. Miss Anderson is the daughter of Ms. Gloria Anderson of Ponca City and Monty Anderson of Blackwell. Burton is employed at Frontier Siding and the bride-elect holds a certificate as a registered medical assistant and is working toward a degree in nursing from Pioneer Technical Center. Engagement Is AnnouncedMr. and Mrs. Joel Osborne of Oklahoma City have announced the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Marie, to Christopher Charles Holroyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Garrett, 5046 East 80 Road. The couple’s wedding will be Aug. 15 at the Central Baptist church. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Piedmont High School and has attended Oklahoma State University where she studied nursing. She is currently self-employed in home daycare. The prospective bridegroom, a 1991 graduate of Ponca City High School, received an associate degree from Northern Oklahoma College in 1993. He has also attended OSU where he studied computer science. He is presently a software engineer with Advanced Financial Solutions in Oklahoma City. Musical Comedy Slated In AugustRehearsals are now in progress at the Performing Arts Building on the Northern Oklahoma College campus in Tonkawa for the musical comedy “Nunsense.” Director for this presentation is Bartel Phillips of the Pond Creek-Lamont area. Among those learning new music, dance steps and acting are Alana Cervantes and Jan Schickram of Ponca City, Kris DeYoe, Sharon Armstrong and Vicki McCabe of Blackwell. Music Director and accompanist will be Wilma Harmon of Blackwell. McCabe, DeYoe, Schickram and Harmon are all members of the Wheatheart Sweet Adelines. “Nunsense” will be presented at the Blackwell High School auditorium Aug. 28-29 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. Performances will be given at Pond Creek High School Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and will be available after Aug. 1 from the Blackwell or Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce or from any member of the Wheatheart Sweet Adelines Barbershop Chorus. For more information call Dee, 580 767-1312 or Vicki, 580 363-1643. Sara Chamberlin Becomes Bride of D. Lester SheetsNuptial vows for Sara Chamberlin and Lester Sheets were solemnized in a double ring ceremony at 7:30 p.m. June 27, 1998 on the law at the Marland Mansion estate. The Rev. Larry Keirn officiated and Linda Greenshields sang “Sunrise, Sunset.” Following the vows she sang “I Pledge My Love To You” and during the lighting of the unity candle she sang “I Will Be Here.” The bride is the daughter of Mickey and Nancy Stavinsky, 708 East Overbrook, and the bridegroom is the son of George and Judy Sheets, rural Tonkawa. The bride wore a designer gown of French silk in a Princess style with an embroidered sleeveless bodice fashioned with a jeweled neckline and square back. The full skirt swept into a short train and was embellished with embroidery. Her triple-tiered fingertip length veil was made by the bride’s cousin Annette Bogue of Topeka, Kan., and was attached to a matching silk headpiece. She wore pearl jewelry and carried a large cascade arrangement of white daisies and yellow roses accented with greenery. Leslie Snodgrass of Edmond was Maid of Honor and bridesmaids were Keri Carson, Jamie Mirabile, Janell Mickelson and Rebekah Olsen. Each wore a floor length, sleeveless sheath with jeweled neckline and draped chiffon in the back, created by the bridegroom’s mother, Judy Sheets. Each attendant wore an individual pastel color of lilac, pink, blue, green or yellow and carried an arrangement of long stemmed daisies tied with ribbon. Malynn Sheets and Jacob Sheets, niece and nephew of the bridegroom, served as flower girl and ringbearer. Tom Sheets served his brother as Best Man and groomsmen were Jayson Veach, Jeff Snodgrass, Derrick Herrington and Lance Rollins. The guest book was attended by April Lewis, Carli Lewis and Emily Bogue, cousins of the bride. Following the wedding a reception was held in the ball room of the Marland Mansion. After a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico the couple is residing at 401 South Thirteenth. The bride is a student at Oklahoma State University and the bridegroom is co-owner of T & L Oil and a partner in Sheets Farms, Inc. Among the guests attending were grandparents of the couple: Gwen Chamberlin of Ponca City, Rosemary Kastelic of St. Petersburg, Fla., Wanda and Gerster Lentz of Neosho, Mo. and Donald Sheets of Tonkawa. Also attending were Darlene and Dan Moss of Pittsburgh, Penn., Patti Gray of California; Joe and Mona Sheets of Livingston, Texas. Variety of Services Are Available Locally For Senior CitizensBy PATTI N. CARMACK News Lifestyles Editor Community is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as an interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common location. Because this community contains all ages of people numerous services are available to meet the needs of each age group. The vast employment knowledge as well as life experiences make the senior segment of the population valuable to the community. Health needs sometimes create problems for people in this age group; but, area agencies, organizations and health groups can provide a number of services to help the senior citizen take care of his needs. Health checks, food service and activity groups and more are available locally. Following is just a few of the many “solutions” available. Eldercare, RSVP and AmeriCare, Inc. are sponsoring a free blood pressure check for area residents. The checks will be done 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at 110 North Fourth. For more information call Eldercare, Kay County Health Department, 762-1641. The healthcare event is sponsored by the Eldercare department at the Kay County Health Department with the checks being done by AmeriCare, Inc. at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program building, 110 North Fourth. Representatives of these groups are Marie Trenary, 762-9412, RSVP director; Mary Koster, 762-1641, Case Manager, Health Department; Dawn Parli, 1-800-423-6488, Americare. RSVP is a United Way agency. Kay County Health Department recently hosted a reception to introduce the Eldercare program, which is a program of the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Members of the staff are Yvonne Stites, Eldercare coordinator, April Gaddis, Intake coordinator and Mary Koster, Eldercare manager. The program serves persons 60 years of age or older, living in Kay County, and those who are troubled by life’s changes and want to stay safe and healthy in their home. How does Eldercare work? At the Eldercare office interested persons may receive information, referral for other services or a home visit. The Eldercare Manager works out a plan to help solve the problems. The older person reviews the plan with the Eldercare Manager and approves or changes the plan. Then the plan begins, using family, friends, volunteers and agencies to meet needs. The Eldercare Manger stays in touch with the older person and helps to make sure those needs are being met. Eldercare services are available to older Oklahomans, regardless of income. There is no fee for Eldercare case management services. Eldercare may connect an older person with some services that do have a cost. RSVP coordinates and directs the volunteer activities of senior citizens age 55 years and older. Working “hand-in-hand” with area agencies to provide assistance with home-delivered meals, transportation, social and emotional support and other needed services for county seniors. Americare is a comprehensive home health care provider with professional caregivers skilled in clinical specialties, skilled nursing, certified home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapists and medical social services. The nursing staff is certified in diabetic care, cardiac care and IVtherapy and well as other areas. Americare is an American Heart Association Basic Life Support training center and works with most major insurance plans including Medicare Part A and B and Medicaid. Currently Americare of Oklahoma, Inc. is located in Tulsa, Stillwater, Holdenville, Haskell, Oklahoma City and Okemah. Other related support groups available for senior citizens are the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, which provides an activity center and a nutritionally-balanced lunch program as well as lunch delivery to the homebound. There is a nominal volunteer fee for the meal and reservations are needed. The center is affiliated with the Northern Oklahoma Department of Aging based in Enid. Ponca City Chapter 432 of the American Association of Retired Persons is also active. The 55 and Older Club meets for lunch and games at the site of the old Lincoln School and all three organizations welcomes new participants. Wheatheart Nutrition MenuMonday, July 20: Beef stroganoff; tossed salad with dressing; buttered corn; bread sticks; fresh fruit in season. Tuesday, July 21: Smothered hamburger; mashed potatoes with gravy; seasoned cabbage; roll with butter; peach crisp. Wednesday, July 22: Barbecue chicken; potato salad; buttered carrots; roll with butter; applesauce cake. Thursday, July 23: Ham and beans; club spinach; cornbread with butter; ice cream; cookie. Friday, July 24: Turkey tetrazzini; tomato spoon relish; herbed green beans; biscuit with butter; strawberries and bananas. Michelle Overman Marries Jay Tripp In Blackwell VowsMichelle Overman and Jay Tripp were united in marriage in a recent ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Blackwell. Their vows were officiated at 6:30 p.m. by the Rev. Kenneth Romines of Henryetta. The bride is the daughter of Harlan and Karen Overman of Ponca City and the bridegroom is the son of Tonya Tripp of Braman. The traditional wedding march was played by Sharon Saulmon, aunt of the bride, and a taped song “I Do Cherish You” was played as the couple lit the unity candle. The church was decorated with greenery and vases of spring flowers. Pew decorations were ribbons made by Michelle Marie Overman, sister-in-law of the bride, and Marcina Overman and Sharon Saulmon, aunts of the bride. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a floor length designer gown of white satin in an A-line style. The sleeveless bodice was adorned with pearls and sequins. Her pearl earrings were a gift from the bridegroom and she wore a pearl bracelet. Her double-tiered, chapel length veil was scattered with pearls and edged with white satin ribbon. The bride carried a bouquet of white, pink and purple roses accented by purple ribbon. Maid of Honor was Ashley Stewart of Ponca City and bridesmaid was Whitney Adams of Blackwell. Each wore a lavender satin floor length sheath complemented by matching scarfs and carried an arrangement of white and pink roses tied with matching ribbon. Candlelighters were Tera Eakins and Robbie Ashford, both of Blackwell. They wore pale blue satin dresses styled identically to the attendants. All of the gowns were created by the bride’s mother, Karen Overman. Flower girl was Katylin Staggs of Ponca City, cousin of the bride, and ringbearer was Bron Shoffner of Braman. The guest book was attended by Laura and Katie Dyer of Derby, Kan., cousins of the bridegroom. Best Man was Roy Webb and the groomsman was Dylan Vowel, both of Blackwell. Ushers were Shane Cooper; Scott Overman and Bryan Overman, brothers of the bride. The bridegroom and attendants wore formal black tuxedos. The reception was held at the church following the ceremony. Decorations followed the bride’s pastel color theme. Satellite cakes arranged in a circle were adorned with fresh carnations, roses and daisies. The bridegroom’s cake was chocolate with accents of chocolate covered strawberries. The wedding cakes were made by Brenda Schneeberger, aunt of the bride. The punch was made by Judy Irwin, aunt of the bride, and served in a bowl that had been a wedding gift to Lyle and the now deceased Juanita Tripp. The servers were cousins of the bride, Jenny Staggs, Holly Ware, Stacie Schneeberger and Shana Yoder. Following a wedding trip to Red River, N. M. the couple is residing in Braman. The bride is studying nursing at Northern Oklahoma College and the bridegroom is employed by Circle H Farms. Special guests at the wedding included the grandparents of the bride, Ellis and Willa Mae Overman and Robert and Melba Irwin; grandfather of the bridegroom, Lyle Tripp, and great-grandmother of the bridegroom, Fern Tripp; Great-aunt of the bridegroom, Mrs. Dorothy Tripp of Orange, Calif. Also Mrs. Terry McDonell, Jennifer and Daniel of Tomball, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ortwein of Oklahoma City, Kathryn Garrett and Ed Garrett of Sand Springs. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Tonya Tripp, assisted by Gaye Dyer with the dinner catered by Danny and Trudy Rowe. A bridal shower was held April 30 at the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church. Hosts were Camille Sneath, Evelyn Waggoner, Gayle Muret, Sue Allen, Glenda Pamaticky, Earla Alley and Brenda Schneeberger. A wedding party on May 30 at the home of Kristy Vowel was hosted by Ms. Vowel, Phyllis Glenny, Bailie Vowel and Fay DeCosta. Ponca City HappeningsSUNDAY Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 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. 11th Step AA meeting—open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 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. Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome. MONDAY Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the First and Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Lily Freeman, 762-9027; Martha Long, 762-5572. The 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. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot. Senior Citizens’ Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone welcome. “Hayriders Band.” Simple Steps AA—closed, 12 noon; AA Step Study— closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Betty Flower, 765-5448. TUESDAY The American Family Support Group will meet 7 to 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 12 noon; AA Big Book Study— closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House. 212 South Third. Parent Support Group, 6 to 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, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m. 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 Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 205 West Hartford. Hours are 6-8 p.m, Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. WEDNESDAY Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles, 5 p.m. Wednesday. Happenings is events this week. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 to 12:30 Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome to come discover what Toastmasters is about. 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, 12 noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 & 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. A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group has been formed to aid veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, on 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 at 580 762-7561. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot). Larry Hogan will be autographing the book “The Osage Indian Murders” July 22, 2-4 p.m., at Brace Books & More on North Fourteenth. THURSDAY Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South towers, 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Linda 765-7045, 767-5328. AA Discussion meeting, 12 noon; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House , 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting on last Thursday of the 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 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at 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 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. A Young-At-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, 7-10 p.m. A Snack and Hillbilly night is held the first Thursday of each month. Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band will play. Agrarian Club meeting, 6 p.m., Aug. 13 at Evans Park, Southeast of city off Riverview Road. All former and present members and agribusiness people are urged to attend this social event. A family basket picnic is planned. Beverages and entertainment will be provided. FRIDAY Simple Steps AA-open, 12 noon; AA Speaker Meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Community Support Center, 711 South Third. Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Marland Mansion. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Po-Hi graduating class of 1963 reunion July 24-25-26. SATURDAY AA Discussion meeting 12 noon. AA Discussion meeting 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Reorganized Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161 or 765-5958. Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 11 a.m. July 25 in Conference Room C at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. For the program a representative from Rose Pharmaceutical will discuss Tasmar, a new class of drug for Parkinsons. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Cindy Grubb will autograp “Simply Dinner” July 25, 1-3 p.m. at Brace Books & More on North Fourteenth. 1:30 p.m. at Brace Books will be stories and songs for early readers and their parents in “I Can Read”with Luann Harris and Ted Keehn. SPORTSLegion Revives for Awhile Legion Revives for AwhileBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer PUTNAM CITY — They may be tired, but they’ve showed some sign of life. After three games of self-flagellation, in which walks and errors led to some forgettable moments in an otherwise memorable season, the Royals put down their whips and decided it was time to play some baseball again. In one of their best performances yet, the Royals (21-27) blasted past the Putnam City West Patriots, 10-1, in the first round of the Brassfield Festival, Friday. On the mound, Evan Rupp took control, going all seven innings to give up seven hits and just three walks, while striking out eight. Two of those put an abrupt end to a bases-loaded threat by the Patriots in the bottom of the seventh inning. Ponca City fielders came back to life as well, turning a bases-loaded double play to end the third inning, and committed just two, uncostly errors. Catcher Jerrod Spears, meanwhile, showed the power that has made him the Royals’ No. 1 hitter, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and 6 RBIs. Six other batters — including another impressive showing by late-season bloomer Michael Quick — contributed to the 12-hit total. After a heart-to-heart talk with his team after Wednesday’s lackluster loss to Stillwater, coach Jack Shears was more than pleased with the result. “We had to get everyone recommitted to what we’re doing,” he said. “We all love the game, we just got a little lazy for awhile. But tonight they gave a great effort. Everyone hustled, and I’m really proud of ‘em. “These guys have the making of a hot team. They can play with anybody if they get hot.” The resurgance didn’t last, though, as the Poncans lost twice Saturday, 4-2 to Yukon Kiwanis and 9-6 to the Midwest City Bandits. That dropped the Royals out of the tournament. In the second inning Friday, right fielder Quick sliced a ball up the first base line for a double, and left fielder Marc Smith sent him in after chopping a single through the infield. First baseman Dean Hemenway then got on after a catcher interference call, and two outs later, Spears came up with his first two RBIs, lining his first pitch to the left field fence for a double. In the top of the third, consecutive errors by the Patriots’ third baseman put Quick on third, and second baseman Wes Murrie slapped a shot into left field to add another run. The Patriots got on the board with one run in the bottom of that inning, but after falling victim to a double play, lost that run immediately in the top of the fourth, as Spears socked his first homer over the left field wall. The Poncans added three more runs in the top of the fifth. Racehorse Smith started things off by stretching a lined shot up the first base line into a double, and Hemenway sent him in with a neatly placed shot into left field. Murrie then lined a shot off the third baseman’s glove, and Spears followed with a blast up the third base line to send in Hemenway. Centerfielder Toby Red Leaf then completed the scoring with his own version of the RBI baseline shot — this time on the first base side. With Rupp shutting down the Patriots with either strikeouts or pop-ups in the last three innings, the Royals picked up two more runs — on a 2 RBI home run bullet by Spears — in the top of the seventh to make it decisive. Other than Spears, Quick and Smith also had multiple hits, both going 2-for-4. Ponca City 10, Putnam City West 1 Ponca City 031 130 2 — 10 12 2 Putnam City 001 000 0 — 1 7 4 Rupp (w) and Spears; Voutungaul (l), Brandon Bloom (6) and Bubba Bloom. Sports NotesSoftball Meeting — The Po-Hi softball parents will meet Wednesday at the Lady Cats’ softball field behind the middle school at 7 p.m.. — Soccer Camps — Challenge British Soccer Camps will offer two week-long camps for Ponca City youngsters Aug. 3-7. The camps, for ages seven and under and over seven, will be held for three hours in the mornings and three hours in the afternoons. They will be conducted by the professional British Staff of the Kansas City based company. In addition, the staff will hold two free coaching clinics for parents and coaches. All of the camps will be held at the Woodridge Soccer Complex on Lake Road. For further information, contact Bubba Smethers (765-1910) Golf NotesWLGA The Wentz Ladies Golf Association will hold its Ladies Day play Tuesday, drawing for pairings at 8:15 a.m. to tee-off at 8:30. In last week’s Low Net Blind Partners play, the winners were Chris McCeary and Carolyn Sumpter. Tied for second were Ruth Rosenborough and Joan Riggs with the team of Shirley Pigg and Mary Ivers. Third place went to Irene Heppler and Georgia Bratcher, Dee Wallace and Bobby Isenberg were tied for Low Putts. PCCC-WGA In the Ponca City Country Club Women’s Golf Association Wednesday’s playday, Louise Abercrombie won the 9-hole play with Sandy Powell and Lana Jones tied for second. Golf ResultsPonca City Country Club Parent Junior Tournament 1 — (26) Andrew and Gary Dorman 2 — (28) Ashley and Mike Mott 3 — (29) Kyle Kassen and Leonard McKeever 3 — (29) Jonathan and Craig Myers 3 — (29) John and Wes Nimmo 3 — (29) Matt and Mike Ellis 3 — (29) Christopher and Chuck Greenwood 4 — (30) Daniel and Wes Nimmo 5 — (31) Kelle and Rick Waddell 6 — (32) Jenni and Wes Nimmo 6 — (32) John and Stan Wheeler 7 — (33) Andy and Richie Romine 7 — (33) Whitney and Gary Dorman 8 — (34) Michaela and Rick Cavener 8 — (34) Scott and John King 8 — (34) Jamie and Don Winslow 8 — (34) Ryan and James Smith 8 — (34) Josh and Ken Bellmard 8 — (34) Haley and Perry Schauvliege 8 — (34) Tyler and Allan Hardesty 9 — (35) Scott and Rick Hartmon 10 — (36) Jacob Ratcliff and Art Mires 10 — (36) Jennifer Reedy and Joe Dempewolf 10 — (36) Mike and Mike Starbuck
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