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City Calendar
City Schools Honored For Safety Excellence
School Board To Consider Increasing Full Price Meals
School Board To Hold Retirement Reception
School Menus
School Calendar
School Board Member Hitting the Books Again
Homework: Hated, but Helpful, ...and Here to Stay
Kidnapping Story Proves False PC Police Establish
Portion of Highland Avenue To Be Closed
OSUs Phi Kappa Phi Inducts 3 Po Hi Grads
Poncan Theatre Launches Film, Stage Shows
B 17 Flying Fortress Due In Ponca City
Main Street Schedules ‘May Morning’ Tuesday
Citywide Grief Relief Program Set
Frontier Graduation Tuesday
Garfield Academy Third Graders Learn Bicycle Safety
County Diabetes Group To Meet
Speech Inspiring For Girl Scout Women’s Group
Special Week Spotlights Salvation Army’s Services
Oil & Gas
Mental Illness Often Misunderstood, Sometimes Ignored

City Calendar

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.

Anytime

FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).

Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street.

Monday

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, Ponca City, call Lori White 767-1668 for information.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Strength for Living with Cancer: Fighting the Fatigue, a special program and free community event, Conference Room C, ground floor SJRMC, 7 p.m., panel discussion, more information Sandy Gearhart, 580-765-0301, or SJRMC web site, www.sjrmcpc.com.

Tuesday

Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, noon, place to be determined.

Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street.

Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome.

Wednesday

Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library.

Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue.

Thursday

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by.

Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Friday

Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commission Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Saturday

North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society, Spring Schooling Shows, Maverick Arena south of Arkansas City, Kan., spectators welcome to show and club’s monthly meeting, information 580-448-3965 or 580-762-2447.

May 22

Sign Up for Summer Tennis Program, 5-7 p.m., sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, for information call 767-0432.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

May 25

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come by.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.

American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue.

May 27

Oil Boom Day, Marland Mansion, Ponca City.

Wentz Camp and Pool opens for swimming, 1 p.m.

May 29

Ambucs Pool open for summer swim season, 1 p.m., more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432.

May 30

Summer Tennis Program begins.

June 1

Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information 762-9053 or 762-7360.

June 3

Christian Motorcycle Association, 8 a.m., Western Sizzlin’.

Triathlon, Lake Ponca.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Babysitter Basics course for 11-14 year-olds, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Conference Room C, ground floor of SJRMC, cost $35, contact Janet White, 580-765-0594 for more information or to enroll, deadline May 26.

Seventh Annual Ponca City Herb Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cann Memorial Gardens, Fourteenth Street at East Grand Avenue, fresh herbs, demonstrations, samples and seminars, herbal crafts and products, food, live entertainment and lots of thymely advice.

Gary Lewis and The Playboys with Mitch Ryder, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., the Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, for tickets call the Poncan Monday through Friday between 1 and 5 p.m. 580-765-0943.

June 10-11

Kawfest, Kaw Lake.

June 12-15

Ponca City Bank of Oklahoma Junior Tennis Open, more information contact the Ponca City Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432.

June 17-18

Pioneer Water Garden Society annual water garden tour, maps available at location to be determined, more information from Janelle 762-7806.

June 19

United Ostomy Association, Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, June Parson, LPN (retired) program on Urostomies, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.

June 20

Kaw Lake Association 2000 Annual Meeting, NOC Grounds, noon Kaw Lake.

June 21

Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Library.

City Schools Honored For Safety Excellence

Ponca City Public Schools in partnership with Royal & SunAlliance and Jerry Mitchell of G.T. Mitchell Agency were recognized for safety excellence at a luncheon in Oklahoma City.

Ponca City was one of only five award recipients at the conference.

The awards luncheon was part of the Governor’s Safety and Health Conference sponsored by the Oklahoma Safety Council.

Businesses or organizations who have attained and maintain high standards in the area of safety were asked to nominate their companies for the Oklahoma Safety Council’s Annual Awards.

The annual award recognizes organizations that carry out significant safety and health programs and activities that are designed to keep people safe at work, home, play, traveling and everywhere.

Gov. Frank Keating presented the award during a luncheon on May 8 in Oklahoma City’s Myriad Convention Center. On hand to accept the award was Bret Smith, risk manager for Ponca City schools.

“It is one of our goals to acknowledge those businesses who take safety seriously and make every effort to maintain a safe environment for their employees,” said Dave Schmidt, executive director of the Oklahoma Safety Council.

“We make the awards luncheon a focus for our two annual conferences because we believe recognition is an important part of keeping safety in the forefront of a company’s management process,” Schmidt said. “Recognizing excellence in every aspect of injury prevention is as important as sales, customer service, product quality, etc. When we realize safety is a value, not just a policy or procedure, we will all be successful.”

Ponca City schools has presented extensive employee training and encouraged its personnel to report all hazards and put safety repairs as a priority.

Each school has established Safety Teams attended by teachers, students and parents to discuss issues specific to their school’s safety needs.

Other award winners were Goodwill Industries, Outdoor Cap, Jencast and Paragon Films.

School Board To Consider Increasing Full Price Meals

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

A proposed 10-cent increase for full-price meals at Ponca City schools will be discussed at the board’s regular meeting Monday night at 6:30 p.m.

Jeff Denton, chief financial officer and head of child nutrition, is requesting the increase for all full-price meals. The last increase in pricing was in 1996.

Even though the Campus Mart has shown a profit this year, a price increase would allow for future replacement of equipment and remodeling as well as staying even with increasing costs.

The recommended increase for breakfast is $.75 for elementary, and $.80 for all secondary schools. The lunch costs would be $1.50 for the elementary schools, $1.60 for middle schools and $1.75 for high school students.

Sullins Stadium Project

Board members will award a contract to the low bidder for the Sullins Stadium Restroom Construction Project.

Bids will be opened Monday for the Sullins women’s restroom/locker construction projects. The project will be funded with Building Fund money.

The project is to address the women’s restroom needs at Sullins stadium as well as being used for a girls’ locker room for soccer and track.

Five local construction companies and three out-of-town companies have indicated an interest.

The project was projected to be under $90,000 as some of the work is being done by the maintenance staff.

Supplemental Appropriation

Also for approval is a supplemental appropriation for $186,844.44 for child nutrition for the 1999-2000 school year.

Due to substantial increase in revenue over the appropriation established by the auditor, the program is in need of increasing the appropriation in order to cover expenses.

The original appropriation was $1,535,908.92. Through May 8, the total revenue is $1,722,793.36, which is already $186,884.44 over the original apropriation. Anticipated revenue through the end of the fiscal year is estimated at $70,000, which does not include summer feeding because the reimbursement is not received until July.

The additional revenue is due to increased sales, the addition of four-year-olds and all-day kindergarten, the Campus Shop and increased revenue in the summer feeding program.

Contract Agreements

On the agenda Monday will be several contracts and renewals of contracts. They include:

— Lease purchase agreement with Ingram Micro Total Lease Company for the hardware at the high school;

— Agreement with Albright’s Insurance, Inc. to provide the district’s business auto/fleet insurance;

— Renewal agreement with Burnett Security to provide security at the secondary schools and courier services;

— Renewal agreement with Municipal Accounting Services, Inc., for financial accounting, treasurer system, activity fund and personnel software;

— Renewal agreement with Walsworth Publishing Company to publish the 2001 yearbooks at Ponca City High School;

— Renewed agreement with the YMCA of Ponca City for the use of the community swimming pool for the 2000-2001 school year;

— Renewal of rental and maintenance agreements with Kay Office Company for copiers; and

— Renewed agreement with Auditor Jerry Putnam for auditing services.

School Board To Hold Retirement Reception

A retirement reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Monday at the Administration Building prior to the school board’s meeting. to honor this year’s retirees.

They retirees are Linda Arner, Donna Clark, Mary Ferguson, Judy Friess, Carol Green, Lynn Hopkins, Arleen Jacobson, Ron McCleary, Dan McGregor, Barbara Moses, Carol Mounts, Theta Pederson, Vicki Poulson and Elizabeth Watson, certified staff; and Edith Atkins, Arduith Hall, George Johnson and Earlene Matthiessen, support staff.

Superintendent Dr. Bill White will present the Employee of the Month and Friends of Education Awards to Terri James, Beverly Fair, Sharon Chamberlin and Keni Ray.

The board will also recognize Bret Smith of Ponca City schools for receiving the Governor’s Safety Council Award for Superior Reduction in Injury Accidents.

School Menus

Elementary Breakfast

Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Waffles with syrup or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Elementary Lunch

Monday — Cheese stix with marinara sauce or ravioli with garlic bread, broccoli with cheese sauce, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raising or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos or corn dog, baked beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Fried chicken or pizza pocket, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Cheese dog or steak fingers with hot roll, scalloped potatoes, Jello, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Bread stix with marinara sauce or hot pockets, Oreos, tater tots, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

West Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — Donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Cinnamon toast or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Waffles with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Donuts or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

East Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — French toast with syrup or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Cinnamon toast or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

West Middle School

Lunch

Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will also be Dominos and Taco Bell burritos.

Monday — Cheese stix with marinara sauce, broccoli with cheese sauce, cookies, lettuce and tomato salad, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos or queso and chips, cheesy rice, refried beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Steak fingers with hot roll, scalloped potatoes, tossed salad with ranch dressing, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Chef choice, potatoes, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or pasta with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

East Middle School

Lunch

Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Subway.

Monday — Cheese stix with marinara sauce, broccoli with cheese sauce, Oreos, lettuce and tomato salad, dill spears, raisins or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Mini corn dogs, baked beans, lettuce and tomato salad, Jello, fruit, dill pickle, raisins or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Pizza pockets, green beans, chocolate pudding, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears, fruit, dill pickle, raisins or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Steak fingers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, Jello, or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Pizza, tatter tots, bear grahams, Jello, corn, dill spears, raisins or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

High School Lunch

Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts.

Po-Hi Campus Mart

Monday — Pizza pocket or ravioli with garlic bread, broccoli with cheese sauce, salad, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Foot long corn dog, tossed salad, Jello, tator tots with cheese, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Thursday — Chicken patty sandwich, french fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Friday — Sliced turkey with roll, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, dressing, green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

McCord Elementary

Breakfast

Monday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Pancake with sausage, juice and milk.

Thursday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk.

Friday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk.

Lunch

Monday — Sub sandwich, fries, carrot sticks, applesauce, cookie and milk.

Tuesday — Lasagna, french bread, corn, mixed fruit and milk.

Wednesday — Hot turkey sandwich, potatoes and gravy, carrots, peaches and milk.

Thursday — Pizza, cole slaw, okra, pineapple and milk.

Friday — Barbecue beef sandwich, fries, dill pickle, pears, cookie and milk.

Pioneer Technology Center

The cafeteria will be open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

Tuesday — Blackened chicken alfredo, Beef Diane or pork tenderlin with wild mushroom rogout plus assorted veggies, salads, desserts, breads and salad bar.

Wednesday — Fiesta chicken, shrimp etoffue with fried egg plant or beef enchilada plus assorted veggies, salad bar, salads, desserts and breads.

Thursday — Grilled steak with burgandy mushrooms, baked lasagna or roasted chicken enchilada plus assorted veggies, salads, desserts, salad bar and breads.

Friday — Customers invited to eat Friday, the last day of service for the year. PTC will serve all you can eat for $3.

School Calendar

Po-Hi

May 15

AP testing for government and policies at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 8 a.m.

AP test for music theory at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 12:30 p.m.

IMPA banquet at Commons, 6:30 p.m.

Senior night at the Airline Drive-In.

May 16

AP test for chemistry at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 8 a.m.

Senior lunch at Retro Mart, 11:05 a.m.

AP test in psychology, 12:30 p.m.

Golf banquet at Commons, 6 p.m.

Bands in Review at Hutchins, 7:30 p.m.

May 17

AP test for biology at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 8 a.m.

NHS teacher luncheon at Assembly Center, 11 a.m.

AP test in physics at Fourth Street Clubhouse, 12:30 p.m.

May 18

Faculty meeting at Assembly Center, 7 a.m.

AP test in macroeconomics in room 228, 8 a.m.

Vespers rehearsals for seniors at Hutchins, 8:45 a.m.

AP test for microeconomics in room 228, 11:30 a.m.

Picnic at Evans Park, 6 p.m.

Baseball banquet at Commons, 6 p.m.

May 19

Senior assembly at Howell Auditorium, 1:30 p.m.

Orchestra concert at Hutchins, 7 p.m.

May 21

Band concert at Howell Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Vespers at Hutchins Auditorium, 7 p.m.

School Board Member Hitting the Books Again

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

You are never too old to learn.

Ponca City school board member Chris LittleCook took that axiom to heart and returned to school.

LittleCook, a 1978 Ponca City High School graduate, began his college endeavor eight semesters ago at Northern Oklahoma College.

The result of his hard work and determination is an Associates of Science degree in business administration.

LittleCook said college is a different atmosphere than high school.

“In high school if you don’t do the work, your parents get notes. In college, if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do, it all falls back on you. You assume responsibility of your own life,” he said.

Following high school graduation, LittleCook — a native American — took a job with Conoco as a graphics designer, which eventually faltered in Houston.

“My family moved back to Ponca City and I took a job in White Eagle as the Johnson O’Malley coordinator. The tribe is even paying for my education,” he explained.

LittleCook said now he can finally practice what he preaches. “I work with so many teens and now I can finally tell them, ‘If I can do it, you can too.’”

Going back to school not only took LittleCook’s determination from LittleCook, but his family’s understanding as well.

“I missed a lot of my kids’ events,” he says. “They were very understanding.

“My wife Mindy has been very supportive. We all had to give some things up. I think they understood that going back to school was important to me and beneficial for the family,” he explained.

LittleCook proved to himself that he could make it ... and earned recognition along the way.

“At my graduation last week, I received awards for graduating with a 4.0 GPA. That was really nice,” he admitted.

Don Nuzum, president of the PC board of education, said the board is proud of LittleCook. “I think it’s a great thing. It’s nice for Chris to receive his degree from NOC and continue his education,” he said.

The studying isn’t over for LittleCook.

He starts school again in July in Southwestern College’s Higher Education program.

“I will have to go to school one night a week. Southwestern has a great program and understands the difficulties of going back to school with a family,” he said.

LittleCook plans to receive a double bachelor’s degree in business administration and human resources management from Southwestern.

“It will take some time, but it’s worth it,” he explained. “At NOC, I started taking six hours a semester to get my feet wet, then took 11 and 12 hours a semester. If you set your mind to something — you can accomplish anything,” he said.

In his free time, which LittleCook admits is“very little,” he serves the board as vice president and chairs the curriculum committee.

“I can’t go to everything,” he says. “I had to give some things up. There’s just never enough time in the day.”

Homework: Hated, but Helpful, ...and Here to Stay

By SUSIE CARMACK

Special to The News

It’s a reoccurring problem, one faced by teachers, students ... and parents: “I don’t understand my homework!”

Is it a student cop-out, a teacher shortcoming or a legitimate excuse? Frustrated parents, like frustrated teachers and frustrated students, are searching for insight.

It helps to understand that children aren’t the only ones who have problems with homework.

“Homework can often be a burden on both students and parents,” admits Lori Baul-dridge, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School and the mother of two Ponca City students.

Often a child comes home ready to do homework, only to be frustrated by a parent who is dealing with material either long forgotten or never seen.

Parents, too, are frustrated. They come home from a long day at work, already tired and not in a frame of mind to help a confused child.

A common complaint, voiced by Ponca City High School junior Candace Benson, is “parents shouldn’t put so much pressure on us.”

The pressure comes from parents eager to see their children succeed or from students striving to please their parents.

This creates addition anxiety for kids, who face daily pressures getting through the school day in addition to extra-curricular activities and/or after-school jobs.

Rocio Reyes, a freshman, says “ ... teachers should remember that everything they teach us is new to us.” He adds, “They have to have pa-tience if we don’t understand it the first time.”

All students learn at different speeds.

Some grasp newfound knowledge quickly, while other struggle. That doesn’t necessarily imply brilliance or stupidity; it simply says students learn some subjects better than they do other.

There will al-ways be students who excel in math and science, while others shine in English and art.

Those who do well in English, may need additional help in the sciences. Those who are good in math may struggle with grammar. This isn’t always the case, but the scenario is repeated in classrooms across the world.

Elementary school children deal with homework dilemmas, too.

Fourth grader Andrew Bauldridge says, “Homework in general is not interesting.”

Tedious work, such as math problems and review sheets, fit his description. “Homework is repetitious,” according to Andrew, which is another way of calling it “busy work.”

Often, “busy work” is given to pass the time or keep students busy. Sometimes, it’s assigned by a substitute and it occasionally used as a punishment.

Baylee Bauldridge, Andrew’s sister, suggests, “School for a student is the same as a job is for an adult. After putting in a full day’s work, who wants to bring more work home?”

Some may view bringing work home as an effort to perfect what you’re intending to accomplish, but many students prefer to keep work limited to school.

So ... why do teachers assign homework?

Joy Henry, a Po-Hi English teacher, views homework as a positive teaching aid: “I mostly assign homework when students need extra practice with a concept, or when they need more time to finish an in-class assignment.”

In the final analysis, homework has its “ups and downs.”

What students don’t understand, but what teachers realize, is that homework teaches responsibility, helps with job concepts, teaches people to ask questions and provides additional knowledge.

Students may view it as a nuisance, but one thing is certain: As long as there is school and teachers, there will always be homework.

Kidnapping Story Proves False PC Police Establish

By JEFF POLITTE

News Staff Writer

An investigation into child abduction allegations filed by the custodial aunt of a 13-year-old Ponca City boy Thursday have proven to be inaccurate, say Ponca City police.

The boy’s aunt, who has reportedly raised her sister’s son since 1988, told police on Thursday afternoon that her nephew had been abducted by her sister.

She also said her sister had recently been incarcerated in California, information local police found to be false.

The aunt said that her sister had been staying with her while visiting her children in Ponca City. Approximately a week into the visit, she asked her sister to leave and the sister complied.

The custodial aunt reported that the sister returned, saying needed to “get some stuff.” While at the aunt’s home the second time, the boy’s mother allegedly abducted her 13-year-old son and fled.

Blackwell police, alerted by Ponca City law enforcement about the alleged abduction, found the boy and his mother around 10:30 a.m. at Blackwell Elementary School. The mother, according to Sherry Bowers, information officer for Ponca City Police Department, was trying to “enroll her son.”

Blackwell police immediately took both the boy and his mother into custody and an investigation by Ponca City ensued.

According to Bowers, once the investigation began, questions concerning the child’s custody emerged.

The boy’s mother told investigators that her sister had been abusing her son, prompting her to take the child from her sister’s home.

The boy is now in the custody of the Department of Human Services as a result of the mother’s allegations.

A show of cause hearing is scheduled Monday morning in district court to determine who should retain custody of the boy.

“The District Attorney will still have to determine whether criminal charges will be filed against the mother,” said Bowers. She also said the investigation into this case is “continuing.”

No arrests have been made at this time.

Portion of Highland Avenue To Be Closed

The west leg of Highland Avenue and Waverly Street intersection will be closed to through traffic for approximately four weeks beginning Tuesday morning.

The east, south and north legs will all be open to traffic, beginning at 8 a.m.

The truck access to Industrial Boulevard will proceed north on Waverly from Highland to Industrial. Traffic wanting to enter the Airline Drive-In will need to use Grand Avenue to Olympia to Highland.

OSUs Phi Kappa Phi Inducts 3 Po Hi Grads

Three former Ponca City High School students, now attending Oklahoma State University, have been inducted into Phi Kappa Phi.

Adam Housley, secondary education; Kyle A. Enevoldsen, music performance; and Lori Webb, biological sciences; were inducted into the national honor society with 178 other new members.

“One cannot participate in a ceremony such as this without feeling really good about Oklahoma State, its faculty and its students,” said Dr. Kevin G. Hayes, president of the OSU chapter. “Each of the students invited to join Phi Kappa Phi is recognized for both superior academic performance and exemplary character. It’s a special honor to be invited to join, an honor that is earned, not purchased,” Hayes said.

To be invited to join Phi Kappa Phi, a student must be among the top 10 percent of his or her college, according to grade point average, and be within two semesters of graduation. It is the oldest and largest collegiate honor society to initiate people from every academic discipline.

Poncan Theatre Launches Film, Stage Shows

Spring Season In Full Gear Downtown

“An old-fashioned love story” that's “so innocent, so naive, so sweet and sincere” that you'll be reminded of the way movies used to be.

That's the charm of “Return to Me,” written, produced and directed by actress Bonnie Hunt, who also plays a secondary character in the film. It's a movie we've been waiting for, because it has none of the cynicism of many contemporary products. “Return to Me” begins today at the Poncan Theatre on Grand.

David Duchovny (of "The X-Files") and Minnie Driver (from "Good Will Hunting" and "An Ideal Husband") star in the film. From the beginning, the movie intercuts two situations. Grace (Driver) is shown in a hospital setting, waiting for the heart transplant that is essential to maintain her life.

Bob (Duchovny) is very much in love with his wife, Elizabeth, and we are shown their harmonious, loving marriage. But Elizabeth is killed in a tragic accident, and Grace receives her heart in a transplant.

Bob, mourning at home, senses the precise moment that his wife's heart starts beating again. But it takes another year before Grace and Bob meet. Neither knows the truth of the heart, but it's love at first sight. And this love is powerful. Their romance explodes poetically and sweetly. But one of them — Grace — is predestined to learn about the heart.

“Return to Me” is a romantic comedy of the old style. It attains “a touching inspirational tone” by riding on “a bit of fantasy and drama,” says The San Francisco Chronicle. Roger Ebert writes that “the key element" is "the illusion that Bob and Grace are truly in love,” and Duchovny and Driver “have an unforced chemistry that feels right.” The film warms the heart because “it lacks the gimmicks of many recent romances.” Ebert says “it believes in love and fate, stuff like that. It made me smile a lot.”

USA Today says “there is a satisfying, old-fashioned 'Moonstruck' sensibility" in “Return to Me.” Critics have called it “heart-warming,” “delightful,” a “heart-tugging romance.” One writes that “Driver is radiantly winsome,” and many remark about the vulnerability of the two leads. The LA Times says “you actually can care about the lovers, and there's a fine sense of balance between humor and pathos in their story.” The Seattle Times writes that “it's a genuine attempt at a genuine movie.”

Ebert says “the gentle charm” of the film is “the warmth of performances, and the way the movie pokes merrily along, teasing us with rewards and disappointments.”

Perhaps the greatest praise comes from the New York Post. They say that, unlike most films today, this is “the perfect movie to take your parents to see without fear of embarrassment.” It may be the perfect Mother's Day movie.

“Return to Me,” rated PG, shows at the Poncan on Sunday and weeknights. For show times, consult the Ponca City News or call the Poncan Theatre at 580-765-0943. The Poncan Theatre is located at 104 East Grand.

“One of the most exciting productions ever to come to the Poncan Theatre” will perform this week, according to theatre director Kenn Wessel. “Up With People” brings a huge cast to town for its production “A Common Beat.”

Wessel says “this is a glorious celebration that whole families will enjoy.” “Up With People” performs in the Poncan at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.

“Absolutely incredible” effects make a spectacular show, says James Burns. Burns, part of the “Up With People” advance team, says “this show is intense.” “Everyone who's seen the show has loved it,” according to Katrin Lehtmets. “It's an emotional experience.”

“I love the energy in the show,” says Sylvia Napetschnig. The three team members say that audiences get so involved with the show that they sometimes leave seats to dance in the aisles. “We love it when they do that,” Katrin says. But the show is about culture and different cultural values, so it's perfectly fine if audience members just watch and absorb, too.

“Huge puppets” are part of the show, says Sylvia. “And people on stilts, too,” similar to the special effects at the Atlanta Olympics. The international advance team are all very excited about the costumes. “An enormous amount of research went into costumes,” James says. They represent a variety of cultures, and most are historically accurate. Sylvia adds that “the costumes are very colorful,” making the show dazzling to watch.

“Twenty tons of equipment travel with the company,” Wessel says. “That should give patrons an idea how spectacular the show will be.” James says that in addition to the three busses with cast members, they will arrive with a semi-trailer full of costumes and equipment. And even that can't hold it all, so they bring three vans, too.

Lighting will be extremely impressive. “Up With People” bring their own lights into the theatre. Burns says “we'll use 75,000 watts of power, which is enough for 35 houses.”

“I really like the lighting,” he said. “It's very powerful.” Wessel expects that “this may be the most impressive lighting event in the history of the Poncan Theatre.”

“A Common Beat” is a drama, with a spoken text and characters. But it uses beautiful singing and dancing to communicate its subject. The story is about world cultures, and the question whether people should stay within a single culture or look outward to other cultures. Wessel says "this show is relevant to all of us. Everyone is part of some culture group, and everyone encounters some other culture. We all know what it means to speak of ‘them’ and ‘us,’ and that's what the show is about.”

Katrin describes an especially beautiful part of the show, called the “Cultural Mosaic.” This sequence of songs and dances “gives each culture a chance to show their stuff.” Katrin, Sylvia and James all agree that the most exciting part of the show is the “War Scene.” “It's awesome,” James says. And Sylvia is always moved by another scene that leaves “people in awe, so they sometimes don't know whether to applaud because it feels so holy.”

For tickets to the “Up With People” production of “A Common Beat,” call the Poncan Theatre box office at 765-0943. The office at 104 East Grand is open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Gary Lewis, one of the most prominent pop-rock singers of the late 1960's, comes to the Poncan Theatre soon, accompanied by his famous band, “The Playboys.”

On stage with Lewis will be another high-powered major performer of the time, Mitch Ryder.

The event is part of the Poncan Theatre subscription series, but tickets are now available to the general public. Gary Lewis and Mitch Ryder will perform at the Poncan in two shows, at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 3.

Gary Lewis grew up in the household of his famous comedian father, Jerry Lewis. But he developed his own celebrity status with “The Playboys,”releasing a string of successful pop songs such as “This Diamond Ring,” “Count Me In,” “Everybody Loves a Clown,” and “She's My Style.”

Lewis even won an “entertainer of the year” award when his major competition were guys named Elvis and Sinatra.

Mitch Ryder came to fame with “The Detroit Wheels,” and Motor City figures prominently in his style. Ryder is called the “Godfather of Motor City rock and roll.”

In the mid-60's, Ryder and “The Wheels” hit the big time with “I Need Help,” “Jenny Take a Ride,” and “Little Latin Lupe Lu.” But the extraordinary fame of the group shot to an even higher level in 1966 when they overlapped “Devil With a Blue Dress” with “Good Golly, Miss Molly.”

The concert at the Poncan is sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust and by Evans and Associates Enterprises.

B 17 Flying Fortress Due In Ponca City

Here comes a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to see and to fly in one of America’s most famous military airplanes, the B-17 Flying Fortress!

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) along with the Ponca City Aviation Booster Club are sponsoring the visit of EAA’s “Aluminum Overcast” B-17 bomber and flying museum on June 20 through 22 at the Ponca City Regional Airport. Yes, Virginia, a real flying B-17 is coming to Ponca City.

The crew will be conducting tours of the aircraft and telling stories of its history as well as doing actual flying from the Ponca City airport. The public will have the opportunity to purchase a short flight in the aircraft around the local area.

Put this visit on the calendar to come see, touch and feel the pride in this authentic piece of American history. More information can be obtained by calling Cleo Greenhaw at 762-2531 or e-mail him at cleo@fullnet.net. To reserve your seat for a “flight experience,” contact Steve McGuire at 762-6986 or mcguires@poncacity.net.

Main Street Schedules ‘May Morning’ Tuesday

Ponca City Main Street Authority has set May's Mornings on Main for Tuesday 8-10 a.m. at Spray's Jewelry, 210 East Grand. The community is welcome to attend.

Mornings on Main Street is designed to provide an opportunity for all people interested in downtown to get together and discuss local issues.

“This is a great time to visit with business owners, building owners and other individuals from the community as well as get the latest information about Ponca City Main Street Authority event,” said Michele Jean, program director for PCMSA.

For more information about Mornings on Main Street or the PCMS A, please contact Michele Jean at 763-8082.

Citywide Grief Relief Program Set

“Grief ebbs and flows with time, rearing its head when one least expects it,” says Debra Brock, Bereavement Specialist for Hospice of Ponca City. She says grief does not “go away” in a matter of days, months, or even years. Fortunately, however, memories never go away. “A person whose loved one has died will always carry memories of happy times together.”

As a tribute to the lives of the loved ones we remember, Hospice of Ponca City will sponsor a non-denominational community-wide memorial service on Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m. This service, open to anyone in the community who has lost a loved one, will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 Turner in Ponca City. Those attending are invited to bring a photograph (framed or unframed) of their loved one(s) to be placed on the memory table; photographs will be returned at the end of the service. Refreshments will be served, and rides are available if arranged with Hospice before the week of the service.

Hospice of Ponca City also offers monthly support groups for anyone in the community who is grieving. They are held in Ponca City at the Hospice office, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.

The next meeting of these groups will be May 22.

Also offered is a support group for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a child at any age.

These meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at St. Paul's Methodist Church.

For information about the memorial service or any of Hospice’s grief support offerings, please call the office at 762-9102.

Frontier Graduation Tuesday

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

RED ROCK — Frontier School eighth graders will make their way to high school following graduation exercises Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Megan Elizabeth Williams has been named valedictorian and salutatorian is Shannon Lucretia Andrews.

Williams is the daughter of Dennis and Melanie Williams of Red Rock. Her grandparents are Willene Mornhinweg of Perry and M.H. and Ruth Williams of Red Rock. Elsie Mornhinweg of Perry is her great-grandmother.

She has been on the basketball team since the fifth grade and played softball during her seventh and eighth grade years. She is on the Oklahoma Middle School Honor Society and a member of 4-H, FCA and Ceres Christian Church.

She has been on the honor roll since the fifth grade, was named Student of the Month her fifth grade year and received the ITBS Bronze Medal her fifth grade year and the ITBS Silver medal her sixth and seventh grade years.

Salutatorian Shannon An-drews is the daughter of Larry and Kristi Andrews of Red Rock. Her grandmother is JoAnn Westfaylin of Ponca City, and Helen Hoddy of Ponca City is her great-grandmother.

She has been actively involved in basketball since the fifth grade and recently involved in softball. She was a member of the President’s Council her fifth grade year and Student of the Month three years ago. She is on the Oklahoma Middle School Honor Society and has been on the honor roll for several years. She was also an honor escort last year during graduation exercises.

Andrews also received an ITBS Gold Medal her fifth, sixth and seventh grade years.

Honor escorts for the year are Jeremy Brewer, Diane Kodesh, Kaelyn Potter and Jessica Valdez.

Other eighth grade graduates are Sierra Janese Atkins, Tammy Rose Atkins, Alexander Ryan Black, Stephanie Annette Black, Wade R. Bolling, Tiffany Diane Burgess, Vestina Renee Burgess, Trina Dawn Burk, Wahskon Giveswater Camp, Jessica Lynn Case, Charisse Nicole Cline, Eugene Coble and Michelle J’nelle Forte’.

Also, CeCelia Marie Geiger, Jericho Alaine Hardman, Layla Liara Hubbard, Tina Marie James, Owen Jones, Jerad W. Kelly, Rachel Marie Kelly, Heather Marie Mooney, Johnny Poore, John Ryan Pratt, Vanessa Ramirez, Mary Elizabeth Sharp and Reggie Michael Weckstein.

Garfield Academy Third Graders Learn Bicycle Safety

Garfield Academy third graders are expected to become hard-headed about their bicycle safety after a Bicycle Safety Camp held last Thursday at their school, 601 South Seventh Street, Ponca City.

Students who did not have safety helmets were provided one during the camp, along with bicycle/pedestrian safety instruction presented by Irene Myers, Garfield Academy counselor, and Ponca City Master Patrolman Mike Stasyszen.

The helmets given to students were donated by Injury Prevention Services, Oklahoma State Department of Health.

“The right way to ride is to always wear a bicycle helmet,” said Stasyszen, adding that helmets “protect your brain during a bicycle crash.”

Each year in Oklahoma, explained the master patrolman, many children are seriously hurt because of bicycle accidents.

Most of these injuries are to the brain, he said.

“Even if a person is traveling slow and has a wreck, it can cause serious damage to the brain,” he said. “Broken bones heal, but a damaged brain cannot be fixed or replaced.”

The gym teacher, Sharon Luis, provided an obstacle course after instruction to allow the children an opportunity to apply their newly acquired safety knowledge during the camp.

Garfield Academy is a fine arts magnet elementary school for grades one through five.

Now in its third year, the school integrates an academically challenging curriculum with the arts, educating students to become leaders and contributors to our world.

For application and eligibility information, call 767-8030.

County Diabetes Group To Meet

Kay County Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 at the Grand Avenue Church of christ, 1300 West Grand in Ponca City.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose is an important tool in the management of diabetes. It has been shown that maintenance of glucose levels in the optimal ranges reduces the vascular complications often seen in persons with diabetes.

Maria Tucker, Professional Sales Representative from Amira Medical, will be discussing and demonstrating the AtLast Blood Glucose Meter. This meter uses blood from areas with fewer nerve endings (the forearm, upper arm or thigh) making the “stick” less painful.

For more information call 763-0868 or 762-4479.

The Kay County Diabetes Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September to May and all interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.

Speech Inspiring For Girl Scout Women’s Group

Women attending the Girl Scout women’s support group luncheon were treated to a wonderful speech by Elinor Johnstone Ferdon, immediate past national president of Girl Scouts USA. The luncheon, which combined women from Bartlesville, Ponca City and Parsons, was held April 25 at the Bartlesville Community Center. More than $8,000 was raised for girl programming in the council.

Ferdon stated statistics about many of the obstacles young people face every day in our nation such as witnessing the divorce of their parents, becoming mothers, being assaulted and dropping out of school. She followed these frightening statistics, however, with a message of hope.

She stressed that although we don’t have all the answers on how to prevent these tragedies, these are times when Girl Scouting is more important than ever. Girl Scouts provides opportunities for girls to develop character, conduct and good moral and ethical behavior.

“In preparation for their leadership roles of the future, girls today will need a lot more than the reading, writing and arithmetic that used to be the mark of a person prepared for the world,” she said. “We know that they will need the leadership skills they will have developed in Girl Scouting, where we build leaders — one girl at a time.”

Special Week Spotlights Salvation Army’s Services

“A warm bed and a good meal may be the highlight of someone’s day today. Such basics that many of us take for granted are savored every day at The Salvation Army shelters. It’s not everyone’s dream to go to a shelter, but it’s a pretty nice place when it is all you have,” said Lt. Carlyle Gargis, corps officer of Shawnee.

This week, May 15 through 19, is the celebration of National Salvation Army Week in the United States.

Each year The Salvation Army in Arkansas-Oklahoma Division provides a full range of services to more than 500,000 individuals. More than 750,000 meals are served, and over 2,000,000 units of service are provided. All services are designed not only to support the basic physical needs of live, but to meet spiritual and emotional needs as well.

“One of the ways The Salvation Army serves the community is to connect those in need with those wanting to give,” said Captain Bruce Stefanik, corps officer in El Dorado, Ark.

The Salvation Army serving the area is the Arkansas-Oklahoma Division, which offers all of the following services:

24-hour emergency disaster services — The Salvation Army Emergency Response Teams will respond to any disaster immediately. Last year, The Salvation Army provided aid to over 440,000 individuals in numerous disasters such as the January tornadoes in Little Rock, the May tornadoes in Oklahoma City and the airline crash in Little Rock.

Transitional and emergency lodging — is provided to individuals in need of short-term housing until they establish themselves in the community or can travel to their destination.

Energy assistance — was provided for 14,476 people in electricity cut-off status, or who had already been cut off during 1999.

Meals — Soup kitchens, Thanksgiving celebrations and Christmas celebrations allow the Army to offer anyone three meals a day seven days a week. Last year alone, The Salvation Army served 672,759 meals.

Adult rehabilitation centers — provided help to 2,458 homeless, alcoholic or drug-dependent individuals through successful work-therapy rehabilitation programs.

Youth services — were provided to over 40,000 children and teenagers this past year. Community Centers, Boys and Girls Clubs and Teen Centers offer a wide range of after-school activities. Summer camps at Camp Heart O’ Hills offer camping for underprivileged children from Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Oil & Gas

Two Kay County wildcats are scheduled for spudding northwest of Ponca City by Crawley Petroleum Inc.

Wells include the No. 1 Carmichael and No. 1 Lemaster Trustee, located 2.4 and 2.9 miles northwest of the Ponca City Airport, respectively.

The Carmichael is a 4,350-ft. Wilcox test, while the Lemaster Trust is a 4,300-ft. Mississippian Formation test.

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Production in the Herrington sand will be the target when the No. 1 Ailey is spudded in Kay County’s Tonkawa Field. Barbour Energy Inc. is the operator. Located 5.3 miles southwest of Tonkawa, the well carries permit for a 650-ft. test.

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Two 3,450-ft. tests of the Arbuckle Dolomite Formation are planned by Southstar Oil and Gas Inc. in Kay County’s Dilworth Field.

The wells are designated as the Nos. 3 and 4 DeBoard. Drillsites are one and 1.4 miles south of Dilworth, respectively.

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Flowing 20 barrels of oil per day with a minor volume of gas, the No. 15 Bezdicek “A” has been completed in Noble County’s South Perry Field.

BEZ Resources Ltd. is the operator.

Located three miles south of Perry, the well was taken to total depth of 1,245 feet. It will produce from a compact interval 1,178 to 1,180 feet into the hole.

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Chesapeake Operating Inc. has revealed plans to conduct recompletions for extended pay at two wells in Noble County’s Billings field. The wells include the Nos. 4 and 5 Paul. They carry permits for 3,000 and 2,975 feet of hole, respectively. Both are in a lease about 4.2 miles south-southeast of Billings.

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Mental Illness Often Misunderstood, Sometimes Ignored

Mental health matters to every individual and in every community. Ponca City is no different. Mental health and mental illness matter to our healthcare system, our businesses, and our families, Mark Parent of Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, pointed out.

From children to grandparents, one in five Americans experiences a serious emotional disturbance or mental illness each year. Ponca City cannot afford to ignore illnesses so prevalent in our community. In fact, mental illness is more prevalent than cancer, lung disease, and heart disease combined — leading the U.S. Surgeon General to declare mental illness one of our nation’s leading public health issues.

Mental health matters to overall health and is key to maintaining good physical health. Research shows that depression is common in individuals who suffer from heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Although the physical illnesses are generally treated, too often the mental illnesses are not. In addition, great disparity exists between mental health and physical health. individuals may not prioritize their own mental health needs, many health insurance companies do not offer comparable coverage, and healthcare providers often do not recognize the symptoms of mental health problems — even though nearly half of all visits to primary care doctors are related to psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression.

Mental health also matters to our business community. Absenteeism, employee turnover, and lost productivity are just a few of the economic costs associated with untreated mental illness in the workplace. Stress and depression rank as the second and third largest issues facing employees, according to a survey by the Employee Assistance Professional Association. All told, mental health problems cost the economy billions of dollars each year. And the cost to individuals can be even greater as workers experience mental health problems that affect their health, satisfaction, productivity, and wages.

In truth, mental health matters most to individuals and families, even though many believe mental illnesses and their symptoms are just natural life stages. For example, many people still believe that depression and increased anxiety are just normal signs of aging, when in fact, mental illness is as treatable for seniors as for any other age group. Left untreated, mental illnesses are 20 percent more likely to lead to suicide in seniors than in any other age group. Overall, 25 percent of families participating in a National Mental Health Association survey reported that mental illness has impacted their family.

May is Mental Health Month, a time for our community to acknowledge the importance of mental health and take action to ensure that individuals with mental illnesses have access to the care, treatment, and prevention services they need.

Senseless barriers such as stigma, misunderstanding, and discrimination can be torn down by recognizing that mental illnesses are real, common, and treatable.

In December, the Surgeon General declared that mental health matters. Now it’s time we let our policy makers and community leaders know that mental health matters to Ponca City, as well.

For more information, come by the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center at 1500 North Sixth or call 762-7561. Hours are 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

DEATHS

Pleasant H. Haunschild
Russell E. Martin
Virginia Lee Bloxsom Nelson
Fred Hartman
Leonard West

Pleasant H. Haunschild

BLACKWELL — Pleasant H. Haunschild, Blackwell resident, died Friday morning, May 12, 2000, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 90.

Services will be held Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. C. Wesley Miller of the First Church of the Nazarene, Blackwell, officiating.

Assisting will be Rev. Jackie Crafton of the First Assembly of God Church in Blackwell. Interment will follow in the Braman Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Blackwell.

Pleasant H. Haunschild was born March 3, 1910, in Braman, the son of William Aaron and Josie Edna (Franks) Haunschild. He was born on a farm south of Braman and moved with his family into Braman at an early age. He grew up in Braman, attending schools where he graduated from high school in 1949. He then attended Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater for a few years.

Following his schooling, he returned to Braman and began farming. He also went to work at the Blackwell Zinc Company in the pottery department in 1944. He moved into Blackwell in 1971 and retired from Blackwell Zinc in 1972, but continued his farming for another year. He has remained in Blackwell. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Chikaskia Lodge No. 109 in Blackwell.

He is survived by two daughters, Janice Brewer and Carolyn Levings of Blackwell; two sisters, Mary Shipley of Deer Creek, Okla. and Dorothy Hutchinson of Oklahoma City; friend and companion, Lucy Wideman and the Wideman family of Blackwell; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Bernice Freeman and Willa Habernigg; and one brother, Charles Vernon Haun-schild.

Casketbearers will be Greg Bechtel, Ryan Coffey, Brad Coffey, Eric Nutt, Rick Nutt and Mark Brewer.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Kidney Research in care of the Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631.

Russell E. Martin

ARKANSAS CITY — Russell E. Martin, Arkansas City resident, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. He was 63.

Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Parker Cemetery in Arkansas City. Arrangements are with Hawks Funeral Home in Arkansas City.

Russ Martin was born March 19, 1937, in Ada, Okla., the son of John Willard and Mildred Lucille Martin. The family moved shortly afterward to the Phoenix, Ariz. area, where he was raised and attended schools.

In March 1974, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served as an airplane mechanic for 21 years until retiring from the military in Las Vegas. He remained there and went to work for Scenic Airlines as a mechanic until he moved to Arkansas City. He married Patricia Prochaska Woodard on Nov. 12, 1989, in Las Vegas and moved to Arkansas City then.

Since living in Arkansas City, he had worked in the Street Department for the City of Arkansas City, making street signs. He was a member of the Shelton Beaty American Legion Post 18 and the Men’s Bowling League.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of the home; one son, Dale Martin of Las Vegas; three step-sons, Joe Woodard of Arkansas City, Jeff Woodard of Ponca City, and Justin Woodard of Ft. Collins, Colo.; two daughters, Patty Cooke of Las Vegas and Diana Perkins of Las Vegas; one sister, Jan Hinds of Elkins, Ark.; three grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial has been established with the U.S. Air Force Memorial Foundation. Contributions may be left at the funeral home.

Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Virginia Lee Bloxsom Nelson

Virginia Lee Bloxsom Nelson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday morning, May 12, 2000, at Muskogee, Okla. She was 104.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 15 at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Virginia Lee Bloxsom was born Oct. 7, 1895, in Fowler, Kan., the daughter of George Bloxsom and Ica Dora (Rudicil) Bloxsom. The family moved to Ponca City in 1906. She attended the Ponca City Schools.

She was married to Calvin Perry “Cal” Nelson on Oct. 5, 1911, in Newkirk with the couple making their first home in the Osage. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1913. Her enjoyments included her flower garden and her neighbors.

Survivors include two children, Lloyd Nelson of Ponca City and Leora Parker, Muskogee, Okla.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Kenneth L. “Mike” Nelson; a grandson, Jerry Lee Nelson; four brothers and one sister.

Honorary casketbearers will be Wayne Pettit, Elmer Ray Nelson, Freddie Nelson, Bill Perry, Billy Perry and Emmett Hunt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

Obituaries

Fred Hartman

Fred Hartman, 418 S. Elm, died early Friday morning, May 12, 2000, at his home. He was 89.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, May 16th, 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. Steven Bierly, pastor, First Nazarene Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born Aug. 14, 1910, at Oklahoma City he was the son of John F. And Lydia Proffitt Hartman. He attended Oklahoma City schools.

He and the former Lucyle Callahan were married May 31, 1930, at El Reno. During World War II, Fred was employed by Douglas Aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base.

Following the war, he and his wife moved to Ponca City where he was the first agent for Lee Way, TransContinental, P.I.E., and other smaller freight lines in the area until the early 1950’s. He then was associated with various plumbing supply and contracting firms until his retirement in 1975. Fred held all the plumber certifications and licenses available in Oklahoma and was a member of the local Plumbers, Steam Fitters, and Welders Union No. 767.

His earlier involvement in Cub Scout programs and Youth Baseball League was important, but his passions were watching his sons participate in junior and senior high as well as collegiate athletic programs during the early 1950’s. During his retirement years he was most often observed fishing in the local lakes and took great satisfaction in giving away his catch of large catfish and stripers.

He had tremendous character traits of honesty, selflessness, integrity, honor in word and deed, and was fiercely independent. His unselfish nature was most often manifested in helping others personally and/or financially in time of need.

He is survived by two sons, Ron Hartman, Las Cruces, N.M., and Larry Hartman, Garden Grove, Calif.; two granddaughters, Denice E. Hartman-Parten, Oliver Springs, Tenn., and Lorri A. Hartman-Kane, Clovis, N.M.; three grandsons, Loren Hartman, Garden Grove, Calif., Eric Hartman, Garden Grove, and James O’Dell, West Valley, Texas; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 25, 1997, his parents, two sisters, and a brother.

Casketbearers will be Lanny Officer, Keith Hunter, Gary Lynes, Glenn Streeter, Ralph McClung, and Don McKain. Honorary casketbearers will be John Maker, Frank Wilson, Cliff Johnson, and Max Benefield.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

The family will be at the home, 418 S. Elm.

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Services Pending

Leonard West

Leonard West, former Ponca City resident, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. He was 91. Survivors include his wife, Docie. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

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Newkirk Celebration — The public is invited to join Newkirk’s Middle School and High School Choirs along with the Speech and Drama class on a journey back in time through our American century. Events include singing, dancing, and history recounting on Monday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv.

Special- Now through Mothers Day. Large baked beans free with purchase of 20 piece tub. Snyders Grocery- order today! 762-4686. Open seven days a week. adv.

Burglary — A resident in the 200 block of North Birch Street reported to Ponca City police at 7:54 a.m. on Friday that a vehicle had been burglarized during the night.

Memorial Day flower, sprays, baskets, various styles. Come and see. 3008 East Hartford. adv.

My Favorite Things 201 N. 1st. Nice previously-owned clothing furniture, books, and toys. Donations accepted, benefits Hospice and Peachtree Landing. adv.

Music Banquet — The 2000 Instrumental Music Awards Banquet will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Commons Area at Ponca City High School. Music students and their families are invited to attend.

Theft — A theft of yard equipment was reported to Ponca City police at 1:29 p.m. Friday from the 1900 block of North Fourteenth Street.

Sweet Potato plants are here! Jay’s Farm and Ranch Supply, 307 West Grand. adv.

Large Selection hanging baskets. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. adv.

Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv.

Be Cool! Sears central air conditioning 0% financing until September 2001. Offer ends May 31. 1-877-226-1550. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 2:42 p.m. on Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv.

T-shirt Quilts for Graduation. Call Persnickety (580)762-3214. adv.

Allergy Season got you sneazen. Call 718-0532 or 762-0351 for immediate relief. 10 am to 5 pm. adv.

Fraud — A bank employee reported to Ponca City police at 2:45 p.m. Friday that four to five checks had been stolen from a resident and were being forged. An officer was assigned.

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Bearly New 20% off new kids clothes and shoes, 10%-25% off toys, 10% off used maternity. adv.

Ponca Bowl will be closed during summer effective May 14th. Bowlers who need their equipment in center should remove it by May 13th. Center will be

closed certain days as leagues finish. Call for open times. Watch for specials Saturday May 13th 765-3333. Watch for reopening in August. adv.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Ninth Street and Cherry Avenue reported at 9:14 p.m. on Friday that a 25-year-old male was being held for driving under the influence, improper left turn and no driver’s license.

Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv.

Roses Two gal. $14.99. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. adv.

Appliances, Scratch/dent Maytag refrigerators and ranges. Copeland's 315 East Grand. adv.

Motorcyolist Ride for Domestic Violence Center May 20th, meed Connestoga I-35 and HWY 60 at 1 pm. adv.

www.HeartlandHealth.com Buy or sell Rexall Supplements online. adv.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv.

Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv.

Free Print at West End Interiors and Art Gallery. Buy one get one. 223 W. Grand. 765-8864. adv.

Come Let us eat bugs and party. Third Annual Bug O’Mania, 10AM-??PM, Saturday May 20th at Parker Pest Control. All proceeds go to Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Call Brad 762-6614 for details. adv.

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LIFESTYLES

Oklahoma Music Teachers Event June 2 thru 3 at OSU
Red Rose Garden Club Members Meet
Larry Buck Gives Bonsai Program for Gardeners
‘Flight 1776 to Continental Congress’ Subject for DAR
Singles Network
‘Up With People’ Topic for Kiwanis Presentation
Carrie Witteman Becomes Bride of Jonathan Prough
Wedding Plans Announced
Lookin With Lou By Louise Abercrombie
Faith Tabernacle Setting For Couple’s Wedding
Xi Delta Chapter Members Meet
Bits and Pieces
Little News
Christian Women’s Fellowship Group Hosts Luncheon
Marcy Sober Bride-To-Be
Darcy McClaskey To Wed
Armont Moses Will Celebrate 90th Birthday
Wheatheart Nutrition Menu
Michelle Mills Engaged
Area Women Invited To Attend ‘Secret Garden’ Luncheon Event
Engagement Is Announced
TOPS Chapter Members Meet
Meals on Wheels Menu
Photo Change
Birthday Photos
Lifestyle Page Deadlines Set
Ponca City Happenings

Oklahoma Music Teachers Event June 2 thru 3 at OSU

The Ponca City Area Branch of the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association held its final meeting of the year on May 8 at the home of Roberta Motz, president.

Kathy Wimberley, auditions chairperson, reported that 47 piano students performed in the District OMTA Achievement Auditions which were held on April 8 at the First Presbyterian Church. Kathy Wilson, a private piano teacher in Tulsa, was the adjudicator.

Mrs. Motz, local chairperson for the National Guild of Piano Teachers, announced that 47 piano students participated in the Guild Auditions on April 28 and 29 at the First Methodist Church. John Archer, pianist and organist from Pierce City, Mo., was the adjudicator for these auditions.

Mrs. Motz reminded the members that the OMTA State Convention will be June 2-3 in Stillwater on the OSU campus. Dr. Douglas Humpherys, associate professor of piano at the Eastman School of Music, will be the convention artist. Mary Sallee of Norman is the commissioned composer for the convention. Her commissioned piece, "A Modern Wedding Cantata" will be premiered at the banquet on June 2.

Following the business meeting the members viewed the video entitled "The History of the Planoforte — A Documentary In Sound" by Eva Badura-Skoda.

Red Rose Garden Club Members Meet

The Red Rose Garden Club met at the home of Rosalie Majors on May 8. Assisting as hostesses were Ruth Lindsay and Rosalie Bolene. The house was decorated with large bouquets of flowers, and strawberry shortcake was served to the members from round tables centered with china accessories and dressed with linen cloths.

Following the dessert, the speaker for the day was introduced by Allison Graham. She was Mary Anne Potter, who demonstrated to the members how to make stepping stones. She used large circular cement blocks to make her stepping stones and built them using broken chips of china or other materials which she glued to the stone and then filled it in with plaster of Paris as grout.

Following the program, Mrs Ross, president, distributed the award sheets to the members to be filled out and returned to Maxine Manering to be judged in the contest for Gardener of the Year. The members then recited the Gardeners Creed after which the secretary, Sue Boettcher, called the roll, which was answered with “Where are you going to place your stepping stone?” Then, she read the minutes, and the treasurer’s report was given by Theory Chiu.

Mrs. Graham gave the Garden Council report which stated that Red Rose Club had won second place in the yearbook competition while Sage Rosemary and Thyme won first. The Garden Council yearbook won first place in the district. On May 31, a walk through of the Cann Gardens is planned.

The last meeting of the year will be on the second Monday in June at the home of Jannie Ross at 9:30 a.m. Members are reminded of the fact that this will a morning coffee.

Larry Buck Gives Bonsai Program for Gardeners

Larry Buck recently gave an informative program to the Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club members titled, “the art of growing miniature trees or other plants in a tray or other container.” He said “the word bonsai means tray-planted.” According to Buck, bonsai originated in the homes of Chinese and Japanese aristocrats as early as 1000 A.D. It became widespread in Japanese households during the late 1800s.

There are five basic styles of Japanese bonsai. They are: the Formal Upright Style, which has the shape of a perfect triangle and all the branches grow upward; the Informal Style, in which the limbs grow semi-upright; the Slanting or Windswept Style, which is typical of a tree struggling to survive — the tree leans like a tree that has been in a severe snowstorm or windstorm; the Cascade Style, in which all the foliage grows below the pot level; and the Semi-Cascade Style, which is in between the total Cascade and Windswept Style. Buck stated that his favorite style is the Slanting or Windswept Style.

Bonsai has a philosophical basis in the traditional Oriental love and respect for nature. Bonsai trees suggest scenes in nature. Buck stated that several trees may be grown in a single tray to represent a forest.

“The grower tries to create a small tree with all the characteristics of a large tree in nature,” stated Buck. He further elaborated that “some trees are better suited for bonsai than others.”

Every bonsai tree is made up of triangles, which is the principle of the Japanese style according to Buck. The art of bonsai requires much skill, time, and patience. These little trees can be grown indoors or outdoors. Some bonsai trees can live hundreds of years if cared for properly.

According to Buck, during the last 20-30 years, several larger cities have developed beautiful Japanese gardens. These are the Botanic Gardens in St. Louis (which also has a beautiful Chinese garden), the Dallas Arboretum, the Japanese gardens at Epcot and the lovely Japanese gardens in Memphis.

Buck concluded his program by stating that Oklahoma City has a great bonsai show the first weekend in June at the Will Rogers Garden Center.

Maureen Danielson, president, then called the meeting to order with all members and guests reading the Gardeners Creed, which was written by Mrs. E.E. Bailey of Edmond. The hostesses for the meeting were Carol Hamrick and Jan Browning. Margaret Price read the minutes, and Susan McMonigle gave the treasurer’s report.

Helen Widner reported that the seventh annual Ponca City Herb Festival is in the final countdown before the big event. Almost 50 vendors have been accepted. She stated that “plants, birdhouses, yard ornaments, childrens face painting, herbal vinegars, candles, willow furniture, potpourri, stoneware, and hand-painted gourds are only samples of what one can find at the festival.”

She said that “seminars ranging from the basics of planting and growing an herb garden, to making herbal vinegar, to pressing flowers and herbs will be held inside the beautiful Cann home and outside on the lawn.” She reminded members and guests that vendors and craftsmen give the lectures at no cost to visitors. There will also be herbal lunches, bakery items, assorted food items, ice cream, snow cones, etc.

Gael Hancock will be in charge of the entertainment this year. JoAnn Monger gave a report on the Herb Festival T-shirts, which members will be able to purchase in the next few weeks.

The meeting concluded after Danielson announced that Cathy Shupe and Debbie Parr are hostesses for the June meeting to be held at the Cann Home at 9:30 a.m. The program will be given by Janelle Moreland, who will be speaking on “Water Gardening.” Guests are always welcome, and more information can be obtained by calling Danielson, 762-9866, or Theory Chiu, 718-0314.

‘Flight 1776 to Continental Congress’ Subject for DAR

Ponca City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet on May 19, 11:45 p.m., at the Cultural Center. A program entitled “Flight 1776 to Continental Congress” will be given by Joann Winters, Oklahoma State NSDAR Regent.

Ms. Winters was accepted for membership in December 1981 and is currently a member of Malcolm Hunter Chapter. She has held the following chapter offices: parliamentarian, second vice regent, first vice regent, regent, treasurer, recording secretary, corresponding secretary and historian. She is honorary chapter regent of Malcolm Hunter Chapter. She has served on 23 chapter committees. State offices held have been corresponding secretary, second vice regent and first vice regent. She has served on 13 state committees.

Ms. Winters is currently the national chairman of the NSDAR Museum Correspondent Docents Committee, and the program she will give is about the State Rooms of the Museum in Washington. Thirty-eight of the states have sponsored and furnished a room reminiscent of how they think the rooms might have been furnished during the Revolutionary period or early colonial period of their state. Focus will be on the Oklahoma Colonial Kitchen, one of the most popular rooms in the group — a collection of colonial furniture and utensils donated by various New England States, such as Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. The DAR Museum is open to the public six days a week, located directly across the lawn from the White House and Washington Monument.

During the May 19 meeting, the following Ponca City chapter officers for the years 2000-2002 will be installed: Audrey Jones, regent; Paula Denson, first vice regent; Betty Elliott, second vice regent; Donna Humble, chaplain; Elaine Fulton, recording secretary; Sue Ziegenhain, corresponding secretary; Dorothy Souligny, treasurer; Birdie Taylor, registrar/membership; June Meade, historian/librarian; and Jan Prough, parliamentarian. Jo Ann Touchstone, Frontier District director, will conduct the installation service.

Hostesses for the meeting will be Evelyn Coyle, chairman, assisted by Dorothy Souligny, Lorene Gingerich, Carolyn Hicks, Dorothy McCabe and Deborah Hron. During the Awards Night ceremony held at Ponca City High School, the following DAR scholarships were awarded by the Ponca City chapter — Pearl Pruitt Memorial Scholarship to Ryan Trout, and the W B. Clark Scholarships to Lacey Goodger, Kathryn Mulligan, Michael Goddard and Robert Hwang.

Singles Network

The Singles Network, organized in 1982, has announced a calendar of events planned this week. Schedule for May 14-20 includes dinner at 6 p.m. May 15 at Kentucky Fried Chicken; coffee, cake and conversation, 7-9 p.m. May 18 at Laurzell's, call 765-4227. Join the group for a trip to the gardens in Shidler May 20 at 10 a.m., call Jan, 765-3603.

‘Up With People’ Topic for Kiwanis Presentation

Sylvia Napetschnig, Katrin Lehtmets, and James Burns issued an enthusiastic invitation to Kiwanis members to attend the upcoming performance of international students at The Poncan Theatre on May 19-20. These three students are the current advance team visiting Ponca City ahead of the main cast. They are here to arrange for housing and community service activities for the group arriving next week. One dinner, three breakfasts, a bed for three nights, and a little transportation are what’s needed to play host to visitors to our town.

At each town visited, the Up With People group will perform and do some community service. Part of the group will be involved in rehearsals, while another part of the group does the community service. Only a small portion of the group gets to have free time to see the sights in each town visited. Sylvia Napetschnig, from Austria, commented that “it is so nice to see the pride that people take in their towns and how willing most communities are to host people from other parts of the world.”

Katrin Lehtmets said she “was astounded” that local Kiwanian Bill Trout was familiar with her home town in Estonia. Agnes Hatlelid had visited the town in California that James Burns calls home. Just as the Up With People philosophy is to promote goodwill and common brotherhood, so many world travelers here in Ponca City already subscribe to that philosophy said a Kiwanis spokesperson.

Katie Mulligan and Tom McDaniel from Ponca City High School were student Kiwanians for the day. Katie, the daughter of Pat and Diane Mulligan, is a senior with plans to attend Oklahoma State University. She has been accepted in the College of Engineering and Architecture Scholars program. Tom, the son of Phil and Jan McDaniel, is a senior with plans to attend Northern Oklahoma College. Tom enjoys volunteering with Hospice and being active in Northeast Baptist Church.

Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis meetings on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at Pizza Hut, which will be the meeting place for the remaining May meetings.

Carrie Witteman Becomes Bride of Jonathan Prough

Carrie Lynn Witteman became the bride of Jonathan Aric Prough in a 2 p.m. ceremony April 1, 2000, in the worship center of the First Baptist Church. Their double-ring vows were officiated by the father of the bridegroom, the Rev. Harold A. Prough, pastor of Eastern Heights Christian Church. Assisting was the Rev. Spencer Ledbetter, pastor of Cross of Calvary Chapel in oklahoma city.

Parents of the couple are Glen and Sue Witteman, 220 South Tenth, and Hap and Jan Prough, 2205 Mary. The bride is the granddaughter of Alton R. Boydstun and Mrs. Olin Overholt of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Edith Prough of cushing.

Church decorations included large bouquets of white gladioli, white and yellow daisies, fuji chrysanthemums, salmon ranunculas, purple Dutch iris, and other spring flowers. Marcella Johnson, pianist played traditional music, and Sandra johnson of Oklahoma City sang “Jesus is the Center of My Joy,” accompanied at the piano by Gerald Johnson of Oklahoma City.

Christian Prough of Terlton, niece of the bridegroom, was the flowergirl, and ringbearers were Ian and Brach Prough of Terlton. Angela Dishman of Columbus, Ohio, served her sister as Matron of Honor. She wore a black velvet gown with a tea-length skirt and long-sleeved bodice, and carried a bouquet of white tulips, blue statice and greenery wrapped with white ribbon. Attendants were Sue Prough of Terlton, sister-in-law of the bridegroom; Paige Redwine of Plano, Texas, and Holly Mennem of Stillwater. Each wore a black gown of her own selection, and carried a bouquet of white tulips and blue statice wrapped in white ribbon.

Scott Officer was the Best Man, and groomsmen were Chris Prough of Terlton, brother of the bridegroom; Chase Valdez of New York City; and Mark Dishman of Columbus, Ohio, brother-in-law of the bride.

The bride wore a designer gown of ivory Dulciana satin styled with an off-the-shoulder neckline, short cap sleeves, a modified natural waistline and box-pleated skirt. Satin-covered buttons trailed the length of the semi-cathedral-length train. The veil, fashioned by the bride’s mother, was fingertip-length ivory tulle. The bride carried a bouquet of two dozen white tulips accented with blue statice and greenery wrapped with white ribbon. Following tradition, the bride wore something new, her gown; something old, a pearl choker worn by the bride’s mother at her wedding, and the bride’s sister at her wedding. The necklace had been a gift to the bride’s mother from her husband.The bride also wore a watch that had belonged to her grandmother, the late Animone Overholt.

Following the ceremony the bride’s parents hosted a reception in the assembly center of the church. Assisting with the event were David and Leora Simmons, Larry and Sandra harrison, Karen Yost, Sandy Morris, Deanna Orr, Shirley Jones, Barbara Fluty, Lois Skaggs, Sara Myers, Robert and Pat Kiker, Harold and Marcy Bass, Gayle Young, Sherre Land and Josefina Conchos.

The couple resides at 1510 Northwest 29th street in Oklahoma City. The bride is administrative assistant to the dean of academic affairs for Oklahoma City University, and the bridegroom is a planner for the FAA.

Wedding guests included Mrs. Edith Prough of cushing, grandmother of the bridegroom; Mr. and mrs. Scott Prough, Alix and Lucy of Oklahoma City, Adler and Catherine Prough of Terlton, Jim Boydstun of Berkeley, calif., uncle of the bride; Mike Boydstun of Oklahoma City, uncle of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Don Boydstun of colorado springs, colo., uncle and aunt of the bride; Angie Prough of Wichita, Kan., sister of the bridegroom; Larry and Meredith Prough of Yale, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom; and Mr. and Mrs. Ovoyde Boydstun of Blue.

Wedding Plans Announced

Quail Springs United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City will be the setting for the June 3 wedding of Joy Piel and Tim Buller. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brad and Dawn Piel of Ponca City, and Buller is the son of Paul and Donna Buller, also of Ponca City.

Ms. Piel graduated from Ponca City High School and Southern Nazarene University, and the prospective bridegroom graduated from PCHS and Oklahoma City Community College.

Lookin With Lou By Louise Abercrombie

It is the season for flowers, birds and the inevitable annual spring rite — the garage sale. These yearly transactions have seasons and a lingo all their own.

The garage sale seasons are a bit like the stages of life. The categories go from infant to childhood, teenage, adulthood, marriage, divorce, senior citizen, and nostalgia.

A friend, telling about her garage sale experience, said her mother had moved and was cleaning out. Mom had a barrel full of stuff that she planned to go into the garage sale. But, by the time the barrel made the rounds of her four children, it was empty because each item meant something to the now-adult off-springs.

While preparing for a garage sale, one grandmother put her cookie jar on the sale table, and her grandson expressed disbelief because it had always been on the kitchen cabinet and he had “eaten Oreo cookies out it all his life.” So, naturally, the cookie container went back to its regular place.

Cleaning out the attic, house, garage and storage shed for a sale can be traumatic for everyone. While the male of the species is ready to pitch everything out of the household, the garage and storage shed are different matters. And the attic is grounds for being divorced by the children and grandchildren. Of course, they’re not ready to take the “good stuff” home to their house yet.

There is something that should be said about those folk who patronize garage sales. There is the antiquer who hopes to find a steal. She still remembers those three pieces of crystal she found for 35 cents 40 years ago.

Then there are the early birders, who want to get in before the sale starts to look at the “good stuff” before the regulars show. These are usually dealers, who wish to buy your junk and resell it for treasures at the flea market or antique malls.

The upper scaler wants to brag to her friends at the bridge table, tennis courts or theater that she found this darling comic character vest at a garage sale for a mere 50 cents.

The “my wifer” buyer more often than not is the husky fellow toting off the glass punch bowl and cups he claims for his spouse. While the senior purchaser comes for nostalgia and tells her chauffeur granddaughter stories about “when we wore clothes like that” or “when dish towels were embroidered with classic designs.” Granddaughter questions “What is a dish towel gramma?”

The changers are the ones who want to buy the object the sales items are displayed on, or the fishing gear hanging on the wall partly covered with a tarp, or one of a set of anything.

Then there are those “shopping for a frienders.” An interesting one was the fellow looking for study material. He bought a New Life Bible for a friend in jail, and then threw in a copy of a Peanuts comic strip book — to give the prisoner some laughs.

Faith Tabernacle Setting For Couple’s Wedding

Melissa Childers and Kevin C. Miller were united in marriage April 8, 2000, in a 6 p.m. ceremony officiated by the Rev. Don Stanton at the Faith Tabernacle Church. Parents of the couple are Mark and Audrey Childers, 1604 Dean, and Ed and Pat Miller of Blackwell. Grandparents of the couple are Hazel and Floyd Baldridge of Blackwell, Howard and Rhea Childers of Kildare, and Tony Picchione of Oklahoma City.

Burgundy and cream-colored flowers tied with silver ribbon decorated the altar. Other decorations were pedestals holding Boston ferns accented with white lights. A variety of music was played, including “Canon in D.” Pianist was Tony Childers, brother of the bride. Amanda Guss attended the guest book. Carlee Miller, daughter of the bridegroom, was the flowergirl, and Conner Larson, son of the bride, was ringbearer.

Attendants were Lori Sloan and Daniele Jones, with Jordan Picchione serving as junior bridesmaid. Each wore a floor-length burgundy velvet gown with slim straps on the bodice. Each wore a tiara in her hair and carried an arrangement of burgundy and cream flowers with silver ribbon. Joe Ball was the Best Man, and groomsman was Andy Hatcher. Ushers were brothers of the bride, Josh, Joey and Tony Childers.

The bride wore a candlelight-colored gown with a fitted bodice and chapel-length train. Her fingertip-length veil featured a random scattering of rhinestone and was attached to an antique rhinestone crown. She carried a bouquet of cream-colored and burgundy roses and cascading silver ribbon created by the bride’s mother and Denise Pearson. Following tradition, she wore something old and borrowed, the tiara; something blue, her garter; and something new, her dress, and diamond earrings, a gift from the bridegroom.

The reception was held at the Ponca City Cultural Center. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple resides at 509 Glendale. The bridegroom is employed with McDonald Electric.

Guests included family members Rob and Tina Bushner of Denver, Colo., Tom Picchione of Oklahoma City, Stacy Weeks of Oklahoma City, Amiee Williams of Dallas, Texas, Mark and Keri Cagley of Dallas, Texas, Shawn and Kerry Vaverka of El Reno, Tony Picchione of Oklahoma City, Paul and Sherri Childers of Waynoka.

Xi Delta Chapter Members Meet

Xi Delta Chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met May 8 in the home of Lynda Smith for a salad supper. An installation of new members was held. Pam Palmer installed Dorothy Leonard as president, Sue May as vice president, Pat Schissler as recording secretary, and Patsy Hastings as treasurer.

Ms. Schissler called roll, and Linda Turner read the minutes. Ms. Hastings gave the treasurer’s report. Members were reminded of a garage sale June 17 at the home of Susan Henshaw and a trip to Stillwater May 20.

Susan Henshaw was named as Girl of the Year for the chapter and was recognized at the recent Founder’s Day banquet. Pam Palmer won the traveling basket. Sue May will host the May 22 meeting, when the names of secret sisters will be revealed.

Bits and Pieces

Button Seminar

A Button Lover’s Seminar will be held in Stillwater at the Holiday Inn on West Sixth, May 21 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker at I p.m. will be Ann Olson of Ames, Iowa. There is an admission charge. For more information, contact Crystal Mueggenborg at (918) 387-2295.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Sallie Peacheater Tent no. 18, daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-65, will conduct the Memorial Day observance May 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery. The cemetery is located across from the 45th Infantry Museum. For more information, contact Nancy Chotkey, 405-842-9598.

Little News

James and Tina Fisher of Ponca City announce the birth of a son, Gage Owen Fisher. The baby was born at 5:21 p.m. May 3, 2000, and weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Gage has a sister, Madison Rose Fisher, 19 months.

Grandparents are Kent Fisher of Illinois, Lynette Gregory of Indiana, and John and Patsy Dennison of Shidler. Great-grandparents are Jim and Juanita Krider of Missouri and Jonnie Cummings of Ponca City.

Clete William Carlson is the name chosen by Barry and Vicki (Aday) Carlson of Chanute, Kan., for their son born at 5:56 p.m. April 24, 2000, at the Neosho Memorial Regional Hospital in Chanute. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches.

Maternal grandparents are Russell and Billie Aday of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Marge Carlson of Chanute, Kan., and the late William Carlson. Great-grandmother is Helen Moore of Ponca City.

Couple Plans June Vows

A June 17 wedding in the Bethany First Church of the Nazarene is being planned by Amy Elizabeth Kiker and Richard Eldon Duey. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kiker Jr. of McPherson, Kan., former residents of Ponca City. Duey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duey of Oklahoma City.

Miss Kiker, a 1991 graduate of Ponca City High School, attended Oklahoma State University and is currently a student at the University of Central Oklahoma. She works parttime at Lake View Academy.

The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Putnam City West High School and also attended OSU. He is presently a student at Southern Nazarene University. He is working parttime in the financial aid office at SNU.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Group Hosts Luncheon

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of First Christian Church met Thursday, May 4, with a luncheon followed by a business meeting.

Ruth Stone’s opening comments were from Ecclesiastes “He has made everything beautiful in its time” followed by the opening prayer. The Mary Group decorated each table with May baskets.

Guests introduced were Jack Snider and Clyde Pendergraf. Earlene Roach introduced Laura Corff, director of Pioneer Transit, who gave an informative talk about its service. Pioneer Transit has been active in Kay County for six months, servicing 2500 passengers a month. They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week.

The minutes for April were read by Louise Willison and approved. The treasurer’s report was given by Mary Lois Nield. The Blessing Box offering will be taken at the June 1 coffee which will be at 9:30 a.m. The officers for 2000-01 will be installed at this time.

The Church Women United will meet for a friendship luncheon at First Christian Church at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. June Smith gave the closing worship.

Marcy Sober Bride-To-Be

An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend the 6 p.m. wedding July 1 of Marcy Lynn Sober and Neal G. Goodenough Jr. at Lake Ponca Shelter House 3.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Rick and Kim Sober, 2002 Meadowbrook, and Randy and Nancy Rivas, rural Shidler. The future bridegroom is the son of Neal Goodenough Sr. and Trish Goodenough, both of Ponca City.

Miss Sober is a graduate of Ponca City High School and is employed at Starlite Fashions. Goodenough, also a PCHS graduate, is employed at Shebester Bechtel.

Grandparents of the bride-elect are Gary and Sue Sober and Roy and Doris Sims of Ponca City. Goodenough is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Reed of Pasadena, Texas, and the late Leonard and Irene Goodenough.

Darcy McClaskey To Wed

Mr. and Mrs. Harland McClaskey, 3900 North Union, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Darcy Dawn McClaskey, to Brandon Wayne Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jackson, 304 North Ninth. A 6 p.m. June 10 wedding at Sunset Baptist Church is planned with a reception at the Marland Mansion.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Barnes and Mrs. Betty McClaskey, all of Ponca City, and the late Estal McClaskey. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wright, the late Kenneth Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Riggs of Ponca City.

The bride-to-be, a 2000 graduate of Ponca City High School, is employed at Harland’s Diesel Service. The future bridegroom, a 1996 PCHS graduate, is employed at Davis Moore Auto Group.

Armont Moses Will Celebrate 90th Birthday

Armont Moses will celebrate his 90th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. May 21 at 902 East Grand. Family and friends are invited to attend the event, and it is requested that there be no gifts, but cards would be appreciated.

Moses was born in Clearwater, Neb., on May 24, 1910. He was employed with Moses and Moses construction. He holds lifetime membership in the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His hobby is fishing.

Hosts for the open house will be his brother, Arliss Moses, and sister, Arvice Bryan, and two nieces.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information, call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows:

Monday, May 15: Dinner franks; sauerkraut; mixed vegetables; cornbread with margarine; fresh fruit.

Tuesday, May 16: Oven fried chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; tossed salad with dressing; whole wheat dinner roll with margarine; strawberry shortcake.

Wednesday, May 17: Ham loaf; glazed sweet potatoes; seasoned green beans; cornmeal roll with margarine; strawberry shortcake.

Thursday, May 18: Hamburger; baked beans; lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; coleslaw; bun; ice cream.

Friday, May 19: Tuna patties or tuna loaf; creamed peas; carrifruit salad; cornbread with margarine; banana pudding with topping.

Michelle Mills Engaged

Announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Odette Mills, to Daniel Vernon Powell are Noel and Syrilda Mills of Newkirk. Powell is the son of Gail Powell of Newkirk and Steve Powell of Ponca City. A July 14 wedding at the Albright United Methodist Church is planned.

Miss Mills is a 1999 graduate of Newkirk High School and is employed with the United Way Americorps, working in child care at Pioneer Technology Center. Powell, a 1996 NHS graduate, is employed at Sykes.

Area Women Invited To Attend ‘Secret Garden’ Luncheon Event

All area women are invited to come to the “Secret Garden” luncheon on May 17 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. The event is sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club; cost is $8.50.

There are no memberships or dues. Calling Jeanette at 765-8427 may make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend.

“I’ve Got a Secret” special feature will be presented by Kathy Zehr, writer of the gardening column “Diggin in the Dirt” for The Ponca City News, sharing how we can grow our own secret garden. Born in Fairview, she graduated from Alva High School and attended NOC, OSU and OU.

Office manager for a local company for 15 years, then a paralegal in the office of the district attorney at Newkirk, was followed by purchasing “The Gift Shoppe” in downtown Ponca City, where she was in the retail business for several years before selling to its present owners. Recently retired from full-time reporting with The News, she now writes a gardening column and feature stories from her home. Combining two of her favorite hobbies — gardening and writing — “is like a dream come true,” she states.

Among her accomplishments are serving on committees with the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Soroptimist Club for two terms, American Business Women’s Association committees, treasurer of Pioneer Genealogical Society, and “having a lot of fun” singing in a Barbershop quartet for 22 years.

Married to her high school sweetheart, Dale, a retired engineer of a local construction company, they are parents of Robert of Norfolk, Va., Shawn of Gainesville, Ga., and Patrick and Steve of Ponca City. They have nine grandchildren. Kathy’s hobbies include music, traveling, crocheting and learning about new things.

Rachel Denton Radcliff, vocalist, will present “Dig the Tunes.” As one of the founders of the Opportunity Center, she served as volunteer music teacher for over 20 years. She also enjoys a sing-along with residents of Billings Fairchild Center, where her son and former Opportunity Center students reside. Providing special music for her church for the past 50 years has been an important part of her life.

Among her interests and accomplishments have been serving as past president of Kay County Council for Retarded Citizens and the Oklahoma Association for Retarded Citizens. Rachel has been involved in a nursing home ministry since 1965, where she helps with the music and teaches a Bible study.

Also she has been president or chairman of the Ponca City Garden Club Council, North Central District of Oklahoma Garden Club, Kay County Council for Retarded Children, Oklahoma Association for Retarded Children, Parent/Guardian Association of Enid State School, Ponca City Mothers March of Dimes chairman for three years and appointed by Governor Nigh to the task force to study the needs of the mentally retarded of Oklahoma in 1983-85. For the past seven years, she has enjoyed being a volunteer docent at the Marland Mansion.

The Kay County Health Department, first manager of Caboose Thrift Shop and executive director of Ponca Area Council of Camp Fire have employed Rachel. She and her late husband, Jim, have three sons, Jim, Jeff and Jerry, and three grandchildren, Abigail, Madison and Jordan Denton. In 1997 she married Johnnie Radcliff, and they reside in Ponca City. Leona Ward will provide background music for Wednesday’s luncheon.

“The Secrets Out” will be the theme of speaker Shelba Norris. A group facilitator for a counseling center and women’s health group stress management advocate, she resides in Oklahoma City. She is a past president of the Oklahoma Lupus Foundation where she helped develop workshop materials for small group facilitator training.

She and her husband are currently employed at a counseling center in Oklahoma City.

Engagement Is Announced

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Elizabeth Jett and Drew Williams by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jett of Guymon. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Williams of Tulsa. The wedding is planned for June 24 at the First Presbyterian Church in Guymon.

Miss Jett is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jett, all of Guymon. Williams is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Ponca City.

The prospective bridegroom is a senior student at the University of Oklahoma and a United States Marine Reservist. The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of OU.

TOPS Chapter Members Meet

The TOPS Chapter 308 met Monday evening with Wanda Headrick, leader, calling the meeting to order. Elaine Hoober gave the devotional entitled “Today I Give Thanks.” Pat Meller led the TOPS pledge, and Robert Oldham led the KOPS Kreed.

Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser was Robinell Oldham, and Delpha Clemens won the Ha Ha pot. The program was a brief summary given by members who attended the SRD last weekend in Tulsa where the local chapter won first place in the name tag competition.

Forbidden food for the week is cake. The lucky hot seat winner was Robert Oldham. Wanda Headrick read a postcard she had received as a tip of the week.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is 6-6:45 p.m. Monday. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844.

Meals on Wheels Menu

Meals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday through Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a doctor. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older when needed. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information, call 762-4707 or 765-0331.

Menu for this week

Monday, May 15: Meatloaf; mashed potatoes with gravy; buttered cut corn; marinated asparagus; apple crumb cobbler.

Tuesday, May 16: Maple glazed ham; baked sweet potatoes; green beans; red fruited jello salad; gingerbread.

Wednesday, May 17: Beef stew; lemon buttered broccoli; biscuit or dinner roll; fresh orange slices; iced pound cake.

Thursday, May 18: Savory chicken; buttered lima beans; stewed tomatoes; Waldorf salad; orange cake.

Friday, May 19: Breaded pork chop; seasoned mashed potatoes; brown gravy; cauliflower and peas; dinner roll; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate pudding.

Photo Change

Photographs of scholarship winners will no longer be used on the Lifestyles pages. Information concerning the award and its recipient will be used in a story if the organization’s news is usually reported in Lifestyles. Scholarship information should be submitted for placement on the Education page.

Birthday Photos

Photographs will be used with birthday stories for persons age 90 and older, and will be placed in the Lifestyles section of The News. Birthday stories without photos will be used for persons celebrating 75 years or more.

Information and photos may be mailed, e-mailed or brought to the Lifestyles desk in the Newsroom, and photos will be available for pick-up or mailed back. Mailing address for The Ponca City News is Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602 and e-mail may be sent to lifestyles@poncacitynews.com

Lifestyle Page Deadlines Set

Forms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News.

The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication.

In order to keep stories current, The News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event; however, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. Stories submitted prior to one month following the ceremony will usually receive preference in the Sunday edition.

We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be computer-enlarged or reduced as needed.

There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may show through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if the information submitted is handwritten rather than typed.

Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles Editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where, etc. ”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story, but you may certainly do so if you desire; but, be aware that the story is subject to editing. Photographs are included with wedding anniversary information beginning at 25 years.

Items may be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or brought in person to The News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed.

Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. E-mail address is lifestyles@poncacitynews.com For further information about items to be published in The News may be obtained by contacting the Lifestyles Editor.

If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit by mail. As a service to readers of The News forms may be found via e-mail. Address is http://www.poncacitynews.com/lifeforms

Announcement of a birth requires a signature and telephone number by a parent or grandparent. If the parents of the baby are not married a special form must be signed by the father of the child. These forms are available at the Lifestyles desk. Birth announcements will not be taken by phone.

Ponca City Happenings

Sunday

Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays.

Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m. to 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. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067.

11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting: 603 South 1st.

Monday

Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Betty Wilson, 762-3768; Mary Beth Guy, 765-9894; Martha Long, 762-5572.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information.

Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion.

Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st.

TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. There will not be a meeting in July.

Tuesday

The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 363-1643 or 762-2885.

Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Pizza Hut.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st.

Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253.

Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles.

Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library.

Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820.

The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand.

Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689.

The Tuesday Book Review Club will meet May 16 at 1:30 p.m. with Betty Thompson, 1720 Christmas Tree Lane. Loretta Leathers will review “Out to Pasture, But Not Over the Hill” by Effie leland Wilder. The next meeting will be June 20.

Wednesday

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess.

Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529.

Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st.

Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes.

Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion.

Chapter FC of PEO will meet for a spring salad luncheon at noon May 17 at the home of Barbara Bridwell. Members whose last names begin A-L are asked to bring salads. Co-hostesses will be members of the new social committee. Ruslyn Hermanson will give the program.

Chapter EL of PEO will meet for a sack lunch at noon May 17 at the home of Charlene Carmichael. Mary Sunshine Cogman, Joan Dick and Janelle Eichor will serve as co-hostesses. for directions call 762-5881.

Thursday

AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st.

Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253.

Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996.

Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578.

Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue.

DAV meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln.

Friday

Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South 1st.

Pioneer Rotary Club, noon Friday, Golden Corral.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

Saturday

AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third.

AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Chuck at 718-9253.

Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.

Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161.

SPORTS

Wildcats At State
QB Club Will Hold Scramble
Golf Notes
Sports Notes

Wildcats At State

ARDMORE — Ponca City Lady Wildcats Kendra Love and Jessica Jorgensen both placed fifth in their events at the Class 5A State Track Me