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ANOTHER INVESTMENT IN PONCA CITY Ponca City Schools Concert Hall is currently under construction and will be completed in September of 2018.

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A Supplement to The Ponca City News Sunday, October 22, 2017

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Ponca City High School Hall of Fame Formed The first ten inductees of the newly formed Ponca City High School Hall of Fame were announced by the Hall of Fame Committee. The induction ceremony was held Sept.

28, at the Carolyn Renfro Center.

Ten Po-Hi graduates were honored at a ceremony on Sept. 28.

They were Mike Boettcher, class of 1972; Sara Mae Jones Clarke, class of 1954; Robert W. Hughes, class of 1953; Don Jaeger, class of 1954; James E. McNiece, class of 1939; Jane Edwards Morris, class of 1971; Donald L. Nickles, class of 1967; Anthony B. Taylor, class of 1972; Dave Timberlake, class of 1959; and Walter R. Young, class of 1934 Their activities and accomplishments are noted here.

Mike Boettcher Po-Hi Class of 1972 Michael J. “Mike” Boettcher was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma May 14, 1954, the son of Fred and Shirley (Blubaugh) Boettcher. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School, East Junior High School and graduated from Ponca City High School in the class of 1972. During High School, Mike worked as an announcer and newscaster for WBBZ Radio in Ponca City. Mike was part of the class of 1976 at the University of Oklahoma’s Journalism School. He was honored as a distinguished alumnus of the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism in 2003.

Veteran network news correspondent, Mike Boettcher, has been recognized with journalism”s top awards for his coverage of events that shaped the world since 1980.

He also helped launch the era of 24-hour live news coverage when on June 1, 1980, he performed the first live satellite report for a fledgling network called CNN. In a three-decade network career Boettcher received national recognition in all facets of broadcast journalism — breaking news, long-form feature, war coverage and investigative reporting. He was also recognized for his investigations of the world’s most dangerous terrorists groups. As the chief correspondent for CNN’s terrorism investigation unit, a team he created in the summer of 2001, Boettcher was awarded a Peabody, his third of six National Emmys and a National Headliner award.

In 2011 Boettcher became the first active university professor to win a national news Emmy (Best Story of the Year) for his long-form coverage of

the war in Afghanistan.

In three decades of assignments covering world conflict for NBC News, CNN and ABC News, he has witnessed, investigated and been a victim of terrorism himself. He was kidnaped and threatened with execution in El Salvador in 1985. Twenty years later, he survived a suicide bomber attack and a roadside bombing in Baghdad.

Boettcher is recognized as one of the world’s most experienced foreign correspondents, covering historic events in every part of the globe. He left NBC News in 2008 to pursue a project that embedded him and his son full-time with U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2009, Boettcher partnered with ABC News to continue reporting from the front lines in Afghanistan, spending more than two years covering the war. As part of the project, he lectured weekly, via satellite, from Iraq and Afghanistan to the University of Oklahoma’s groundbreaking War and Media class. He is currently Correspondent in Residence at the Gaylord College of Journalism at the University of Oklahoma.

In October 2013, Boettcher received the recognition of his peers when he won two more Emmys for his work in Afghanistan. His stories from the front lines became the basis for the critically acclaimed 2014 film, The Hornets Nest, that Boettcher and his son, Carlos, produced.

Boettcher, who was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in 2009, currently serves on the board of directors of Easter Seals International, one of America”s largest charities, where he spearheads Easter Seals’ initiatives to help disabled veterans.

Sara Mae Jones Clarke Po-Hi Class of 1954 Sara Mae Jones Clarke was born April 19, 1936 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Russell and Marie (Tate) Jones. She attended Ponca City Schools and graduated from Ponca City High School in the Class of 1954. Sara Mae is remembered by her classmates as a quiet spirit with a smile and kind word for everyone she met.

After graduating from Po-Hi, Sara Mae attended and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology. She continued to pursue her education and received her Master’s Degree in Biology from the University of Colorado in 1972. ®

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Sara Mae earned her Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology in 1977 from the University of Colorado. From that point, she became a devoted research scientist in pathology.

One of Dr. Clarke’s crowning achievements was the development of a process to detect antibodies for beryllium, the first time antibodies for a metal had ever been discovered in the human body.

Dr. Clarke was included in the 1992-93 edition of Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering which states, “Achievements include discovery of Antibodies to Beryllium in its Oxidized Form using a Novel ELISA Technique; demonstration of loss of fibronectin in chemically transformed cells; development of in vitro system for studying prostate cancer and first to make monoclonal antibody against normal prostatic cell component.” She was awarded a patent for this process.

Dr. Clarke was also honored for developing a program, first in the world, to detect the presence of toxic materials.

She was an Associate Scientist and developer of this program. The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant employed several thousand employees, 17 of which were Associate Scientists. Dr. Clarke was the only female in this elite group.

In addition to her devotion to research pathology, Sara Mae supported her husband, USAF Col. Walter F. “Fred” Clarke (Retired), in his career which consisted of 19 assignments all over the world during the course of 33 years.

Fred is also a Po-Hi alumnus, graduating in the class of 1953.

Sara Mae and Fred were married for 44 years before her death on March 23, 2005 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

They have one daughter, Lee Anne Clarke Davis, one son, Dr. Andrew Clarke, and five grandchildren.

Sara Mae was a devoted Christian and lived her faith.

She will be remembered for her philosophy, “Impossible is an opinion, not a fact, never give up what you started.”

Robert W. Hughes Po-Hi Class of 1953 Robert W. “Bob” Hughes was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Bill and Virginia Hughes. He attended Ponca City Schools until his graduation from Po-Hi in 1953. In school, he excelled both in the classroom and on the athletic field. He was especially gifted on the basketball court and baseball diamond. Bob attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played shortstop for the baseball team, starting each year for the Sooners.

In 1958, Bob received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma University and took a job with Conoco Incorporated in Oklahoma City. In 1962, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and began his business career at Texas Capital Corporation.

In 1968, Bob and his business partner, Jack Crosby, formed a cable television company, Communications Properties, Inc. Bob later founded Prime Cable Corporation, and by 1995, his company was one of the largest in the cable television industry.

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A natural leader, Bob served on the boards of several publicly traded companies including Tichenor Inc./Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, also known as Univision.

He was an active member of the National Cable Television Association, serving as the Chairman in 1978 and 1979.

In 2009, he was inducted into the Cable Television Hall of Fame.

Bob was a philanthropist and supported many causes that were important to him.

Staying true to his Oklahoma roots, he endowed a Professorship Chair at the University of Oklahoma and was a member of the Gallogly College of Engineering Board of Visitors. Bob was a lover of the outdoors, especially the area around Jackson Hole, Wyoming. For over 40 years, he and his family enjoyed golfing, hiking, fly fishing, river rafting, and the sheer beauty of the Grand Tetons. In an effort to preserve the natural beauty that was so important to him and his family, Bob was a generous supporter of the Jackson Hole Land Trust and served on the board of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.

Bob put his athletic skills to good use as a passionate, lifelong golfer. He treasured the time he spent with his sons, grandchildren and friends on the links, and he was instrumental in the development of the Teton Pines Country Club of Jackson Hole and the Austin Golf Club.

Bob Hughes is remembered as a fair, honest, hard-working, and well-respected individual. He was a great leader and manager, building longlasting relationships in both business and his personal life. At his funeral in Austin, Texas, following his death on February 28, 2017, the pastor who led the service reminded the mourners that Bob gave the Lord credit for all his success in his career and for the blessed life he had led.

Bob is survived by his wife, Gail, sons Kyle and Craig, and five grandchildren.

Don Th. Yeager Po-Hi Class of 1954 Don Th. Jaeger was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 10, 1936. He lived in Texas, Wisconsin, and multiple places in Oklahoma before moving to Ponca City in 1951. Don graduated from Ponca City High School in 1954. As an oboist in the Po-Hi “Big Blue” Band, Don marched in the inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. for the first inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

After high school, Don continued his education, first at Wichita State University and then graduating from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree in 1958.

Following graduation from OCU, he was a Fulbright Scholar at the Amsterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands in 1958-1959. While a Fulbright Student in Amsterdam, he captured the 3rd Prize in the Prague Spring International Competition for Oboe in Czechoslovakia.

Upon returning to the United States Don pursued graduate studies at Southern Methodist University while a member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He was also a member of the Wichita, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, and North Carolina Symphony Orchestras. He toured as oboe soloist with

the Chicago Little Symphony where he was the soloist in more than 144 concerts across the United States, from Rhode Island to Arizona. He also performed on NBC’s “Today Show” in 1964.

Don is also an accomplished conductor, having conducted public concerts on four continents, including the countries of Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Argentina and the Peoples Republic of China. Don was the first American conductor to conduct the Conservatory Orchestras in China, in Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai. In the U.S.A. he has conducted in at least more than two dozen States.

Some of the distinguished concert venues include Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., The Meyerson Hall in Dallas, and the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. Maestro Jaeger has graced the stage with such noted musicians as Leontyne Price, Van Cliburn, William Warfield, Dave Brubeck, Maureen Forrester, Eileen Farrell, Janos Starker, and many others. He also produced an LP recording with Celeste Holm - A Tribute to Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical “Oklahoma.” Celeste Holm was cast as “Ado Annie” in the 1943 opening on Broadway of the musical “Oklahoma.” This was a proud moment for Oklahoman, Don Th. Jaeger Conductor Jaeger has had the great privilege of commissioning new compositions of such noted composers as Dave Brubeck, Lukas Foss, Ray Luke, Warren Benson, Don Gillis, Alec Wilder, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Leslie Bassett. He also had the honor of conducting and performing the world premier performances of all of these works, from New York City to Aspen, Colorado.

As an administrator Don has served as Director of the Interlochen Arts Academy, The Midland (Michigan) Center for the Arts and as a National Music Director for Young Audiences, Inc. Don Jaeger married Ann del Regato in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1964. They have two children, Jon Jaeger and Julie Jaeger Luxton, and four grandchildren.

James E. McNiece Po-Hi Class of 1939 James Elbert “Jake” McNiece, the son of Eli Hugh and Rebecca (Ring) McNiece, was born in Maysville, Oklahoma on May 24, 1919. The 9th of 10 children, the family moved to Ponca City when Jake was 12. By the time Jake completed Jr. High, the nation was in the midst of the depression and Jake dropped out of high school to work to help support his parents and younger sister.

The football coach at Po-Hi encouraged Jake to return to school and play football.

Jake took a position at the Fire Department and worked the night shift while going to school and playing football by day. In Jake”s senior year, he was captain of the football team and president of the senior class. He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1939.

During his work with the Fire Department, he learned to use explosives, demolishing fire damaged structures. Following high school, he worked

in road construction at the Pine Bluff Arsenal continuing his experience with explosives.

After completing the job at Pine Bluff Arsenal, he enlisted for military service and volunteered for U.S. Army Paratroop duty. With his prior experience using explosives, he was immediately assigned to the demolition saboteur section to train other troops in the use of high tech explosives.

The nucleus of the group that became know as ìThe Filthy 13î began to form at that time. With Jake as their Sergeant, “The Filthy 13,” sporting Mohawks and war paint, participated in the invasion of Normandy, France.

Following this, McNiece made three more combat jumps, the invasion of Holland, at Bastogne (The Battle of the Bulge) and at Pr¸m, Germany. The Holland jump was made famous by the book and movie, A Bridge Too Far. Jake”s leadership qualities were well documented during those difficult days of the war.

His bravery and commitment to lead his men proved to be heroic. He was fearless, and his men stayed alive because of his mental and physical toughness. Jake was honorably discharged from the military in February, 1946. He traveled the U.S. with his father for about six months, settling in California doing railroad and construction work.

In 1949, Jake returned to Ponca City and began a 28-year career with the U.S. Post Office. His first wife, Rosita Vitale, died in 1952, after 3Ωyears of marriage. A year later he married Martha Beam Wonders. They had two sons, Alan Wonders and Hugh McNiece, and a daughter, Rebecca Sue McNiece Brewer.

In 1997 historian Richard E. Killblame, also from Ponca City and a good friend of Jake”s, wrote The Filthy Thirteen.

The book was later made into a movie, The Dirty Dozen.

Jake”s part in the movie was played by actor Lee Marvin.

This made Jake an instant celebrity, and he toured the U.S. and Europe educating and entertaining with his accounts of WW II. Jake was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame and awarded the rank of Honorary Colonel of the 95th Victory Division. He was awarded an Honorary Master”s Degree in Military Science from Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee.

In 2012 Jake was awarded the French Legion of Honor, Knight Chevalier medal, the highest honor the French President can give to an enlisted soldier.

His story can be read in the book, The Filthy Thirteen, the true story of The Dirty Dozen.

Jake McNiece died in Ponca City on January 21, 2013 at the age of 93.

Jane Edwards Morris Po-Hi Class of 1971 When describing someone as a “Ponca City Native,” this typically is one who was born and raised in the city and resided here through high school graduation. Ponca City Native, Jane Edwards Morris took this to extremes. Her “Native” ties to Ponca City extend in time across four generations to the day Ponca City was founded.

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(Continued From Page 2D) One of four children, Jane was born at Ponca City Hospital in 1953 to Wallace and Polly Edwards. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School and, when she was in second grade, her family purchased a stately home on Hillcrest Drive. Jane and her husband Tom Morris subsequently purchased this family home and raised their five children, two boys and three girls. All of their children are Po-Hi graduates. Jane and Tom continue to reside in the Hillcrest home.

After graduation from Po-Hi in 1971, Jane attended the University of Oklahoma, receiving a degree in Business Finance with an emphasis in aviation. More important, Jane met and married her flight instructor, Tom Morris.

Flying was her true calling, and Jane set her goal on becoming an airline pilot with a major U.S. airline.

When she announced this goal, Jane was informed that those airlines did not hire female pilots. Jane took this as a challenge and met that challenge head on. When told she needed military jet flight time to become a competitive applicant, she applied for the Naval Aviation Officer Cadet School in Pensacola, Florida. Jane was one of the first female officers to graduate AOCS and received her commission as Ensign in the U.S. Navy. However, while waiting for her flight training to begin, she received the chance to apply for a pilot position at United Airlines.

In 1978, Jane resigned her commission from the Navy to immediately begin flight training with United. She graduated to “fly the line” as a second officer on the Boeing 727 and became one of the first female flight officers for a major air carrier in the United States.

Her nearly 40-year career with United was not without a break. In 1980, due to an economic downturn in the aviation industry, Jane was furloughed for a period of 2Ω years. While her right to return was protected by the airline seniority system, she was “out of work” during this period. Jane found employment with the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Control System at Will Rogers Tower in Oklahoma City. Later, she flew copilot on a Beechcraft King Air owned by Mertz, Inc., a family company headquartered in Ponca City. Jane returned to United in 1983.

Jane’s many Naval and commercial aviation “firsts” include several in less technical areas. For example, when United Airlines began hiring female pilots, the company realized it didn’t have pilot uniforms which fit women.

The only available uniforms were designed for men. The hats were too big, the shirts were too small and poorly proportioned, and the pants were too long and baggy. Jane and the other “firsts” were tasked with redefining the uniforms for women.

Another “first” Jane faced was pregnancy as a pilot. In 1986, Jane became pregnant with her first child, Polly.

When she informed her employer, United officials realized they didn’t quite know what to do, so they immediately grounded her, removing her flight status. Several months of negotiations and legal battles followed. Finally, after many compromises and delays, United and the pilots were able to reach an acceptable pregnancy and maternity leave policy for

female pilots. Jane continues to provide leadership for United Airlines. She became a Captain on the Boeing 737 in 1985. Not long after that, she was named as a United instructor and standards captain and check pilot on the Boeing 737. Since then, Jane has gone on to captain the largest commercial airplane manufactured by Boeing Aircraft Company, the Boeing 747- 400. She was the first female pilot to be rated captain on this airplane and continues to take the controls on it to this day. Jane will retire from United in January 2018.

Donald L. Nickles Po-Hi Class of 1967 Donald Lee “Don” Nickles was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on December 6, 1948, to Robert and Coeweene Nickles. He attended public schools, graduating from Po-Hi in 1967. He attended Oklahoma State University and married Linda Lou Morrison, also a member of the Po-Hi Class of 1967.

Don and Linda worked their way through OSU by running their own janitorial service, Nickles Professional Cleaning Services in Stillwater.

Don graduated from OSU in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. Don’s grandfather, Clair A. Nickles, founded an automotive repair shop in Ponca City in 1918, and under family management, the enterprise grew to be Nickles Machine Corporation, now Nickles Industrial Manufacturing Corporation.

After college, Don joined the family business and became vice president and general manager. He served in the National Guard from 19701976.

In 1978 Nickles decided to enter politics. A Republican, he ran for the Oklahoma Senate District 20 seat and served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1979-1980. After two years, Don resigned to run for the U.S. Senate seat and won the Republican nomination by a landslide. At age thirty-two, he was the youngest Republican ever elected to the upper house. He was the first Oklahoman ever elected to a fourth term.

Senator Nickles rose through the ranks to chair the National Republican Senatorial Committee from 19891991. He also chaired the Republican Policy Committee from 1991-1996. In 2003 he became chair of the Budget Committee, the first Oklahoman to lead that body. He also sat on the Senate Finance Committee, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Rules and Administration Committee. In 1996 he was elected Republican majority whip, the secondranking party member in that chamber. It was the highest Senate leadership position ever held by an Oklahoman, and he retained the post through 2003.

Throughout his Senate career, Don worked to establish a balanced federal budget and reduce federal regulation. He led a movement to reform the Internal Revenue Service and was instrumental in securing the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, legislation making senators and representatives accountable under the public laws.

He introduced the bills that became the National Maximum Speed Limit Repeal Act, the American Family Tax Relief Act of 1995, the Defense of Marriage Act, the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (coauthored with Senator Joseph Lieberman), and the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, providing

automatic U.S. citizenship to foreign-born children adopted by a citizen parent. He also wrote the 1988 legislation creating Winding Stair National Recreation and Wilderness Area in southeastern Oklahoma, coauthored the bill to establish the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial, and facilitated the authorization of a new veteran”s cemetery at Fort Sill.

After his retirement from the U.S. Senate, Nickles formed and is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Nickles Group, LLC, a Washington-based consulting and business venture firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. Don and his wife, Linda, have four children: Donald Lee Nickles, Jenny Nickles Rossiter, Kim Nickles Barry and Robyn Nickles Hensley and several grandchildren.

Don and Linda currently reside in McLean, Virginia.

Anthony B. Taylor Po-Hi Class of 1972 Bishop Anthony Basil Taylor was born April 24, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas. Bishop Taylor is the oldest of the seven children of Basil and Rachel (Roth) Taylor. The Taylor family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1960. Bishop Taylor attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and public school, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1972. He attended the University of Oklahoma for two years, after which he was accepted as a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. He attended St. Meinrad Seminary College in Indiana for two years, graduating with a bachelor”s degree in history. From 1976-1980 he attended the North American College in Rome, taking classes at the Gregorian University.

He was ordained a priest at St. Mary’s Parish in Ponca City on August 2, 1980.

By the time of his ordination, Father Taylor was able to speak Italian, Spanish, French, and German.

He had also studied Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic.

This talent in languages has served him well in not only his scholarly pursuits but also in his efforts internationally to help migrants and refugees, most recently traveling to Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey on a factfinding mission with Catholic Relief Services related to refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria. Over the years he has traveled to more than 40 countries. In 1984, then Archbishop Salatka decided to send Father Taylor to Fordham University in New York for further studies in biblical theology. He took classes there during the summers of 1984 and 1985, and then full time from 1986 to 1988. During this time, he served Holy Rosary Parish in the Bronx.

Fordham University awarded Father Taylor a doctorate in 1989.

Upon his return to Oklahoma, Father Taylor was named the vicar for ministries of the archdiocese. He was responsible for a ministry to priests and, for a number of years, was also responsible for the permanent diaconate program. He had specific responsibility for the orientation and oversight of the international priests serving in Oklahoma, for the newly ordained in their first year of ministry and new pastors in their first year as pastors.

He remained the vicar for ministries for 20 years, until being named Bishop of Little Rock. In 1993, Father Taylor also became the founding pastor of St. Monica parish in Edmond.

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The cause of canonization of Father Rother was opened formally in September 2007 with Father Taylor heading up the effort as the episcopal delegate for the process.

He has interviewed many of the still living witnesses to Father Rother”s martyrdom and/or heroic virtue.

At the time he was selected to become a bishop, Father Taylor was also the chairman of the Presbyteral Council, chairman of the Personnel Board, chairman of the Retirement Board, a member of the Archdiocesan Finance Council, and a member of the Mount St. Mary High School board of trustees. He is currently the chair of the subcommittee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that reviews biblical translations in English and Spanish.

Pope Benedict XVI named Bishop Taylor the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Little Rock on April 10, 2008.

Father Taylor was ordained at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on June 5, 2008.

Dave Timberlake Po-Hi Class of 1959 David B. “Dave” Timberlake was born in 1941 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of W.D. ìDocî and Cornelia Timberlake. He attended Ponca City Schools, graduating from Po-Hi in 1959. He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in 1963. He was inducted into the OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Hall of Fame in 2014.

He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including an overseas combat tour, and ended his military duty as an instructor in the Corps of Engineers Headquarters in the design and construction of military bridges.

Following his military service, Dave Timberlake began his construction career in Washington, D.C. as a design structural engineer and later joined the Clark Construction Company. In 1976 he founded Timberlake Construction Company, Inc. Dave cultivated a number of long-term construction relationships, including Brunswick, Sykes, Albertsons, Walmart, Cellular One and Bass Pro Shops.

Timberlake Construction is licensed or authorized to do business in all states and has constructed projects throughout the United States, including Alaska. The company has enjoyed continuous growth under his leadership and currently has approximately 60 full-time employees. Dave is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma. He is past State President of the Associated General Contractors and has served as a Board member on both the State and National levels.

Timberlake was selected as Builder of the Year in 1993 and has served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA, Commerce Bank and the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City as well as past Chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization and is a member of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. Dave was appointed in 2009 by the Governor to serve as the Chairman of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission and is now in his second term of service for this office. He was also selected to serve on the Program Advisory Committee for the OSU School of Architecture. Dave and his wife, Sarah, have four children:

Bryan, Amy, Max and Carlie.

They are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond, Oklahoma, where he has served as an elder and member of the session.

Walter R. Young Po-Hi Class of 1934 Walter Roland “Waddy” Young was born September 14, 1916 in Ponca City, Oklahoma into both toughness and showmanship. His father, Glenn, was a roper at the 101 Ranch and Wild West Show.

In our research, we couldn”t find out where Waddy got his nickname. He was way ahead of his time in physical size and strength, and by the time he graduated from high school in 1934, he was a full-blown man. His high school coach, Earl Sullins, raved about his athletic ability. He excelled in every sport. He was a rawboned, 6’2”, 210-pound football player and played on a Wildcat team that went undefeated and unscored on his junior year. As a Po-Hi senior, he won All-State honors and received a football scholarship from the University of Oklahoma.

Waddy was a terrific college player, and in 1938, he became the First Consensus All American football player from Ponca City and the University of Oklahoma. Waddy led OU to their first conference championship and their first bowl berth ever-the 1939 Orange Bowl. He was also OU’s heavyweight wrestler and boxing champion. But, while talking to Coach Sullins about Waddy, he smiled when he mentioned that Waddy was also a champion ball room dancer and voted “Most Glamorous” by campus coeds.

Waddy Young was known as a motorcycling enthusiast and an oilfield roughneck who set the bar for toughness.

After his OU days, Waddy was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers and played two years in the NFL. While in New York, he met model and Oklahoma A&M graduate, Maxine Moody. During halftime of a Brooklyn Dodger and New York Giants game in which he was playing, Waddy requested the public address announcer to voice his proposal to “Maggie” who was sitting in the stands. They were married in 1941, during the time of WW II. Since he had been commissioned through OU”s ROTC, Waddy gave up his NFL career to become a member of the Elite Flying Club, piloting America’s B-24 Liberator bombers over the European Theatre. He flew more than 9,000 hours (25 missions) against the German Luftwaffe.

Later he volunteered to go back into combat in the Pacific Theatre against the Empire of Japan where he flew the B-29 Super Fortress. Waddy was the captain of his super fortress, named “Waddy’s Wagon.” On January 9, 1945, Waddy’s Wagon was among seventy-two B-29s sent on a bombing raid over Tokyo. Attacked by Japanese fighters, one of the B-29s in Waddy’s formation was hit by a Kamikaze fighter. The crippled plane could not keep up and Waddy turned his plane back to see if he could help.

During that attempt, Waddy’s plane was also hit. No one ever saw Waddy’s Wagon or the other B-29 again. All ten crew members were lost.

Waddy Young died for his country at age 28. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986. He was also the recipient of the Robert Kalsu Freedom Award presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. The University of Oklahoma Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Arnold Air Society squadron and Silver Wings chapter is named in honor of Waddy Young.

Santa Bucks Promotion Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the annual Santa Buck Giveaway retail promotion.

The promotion is keep holiday\shopping dollars in Ponca City, and this includes the sales tax that helps pay for the Police and Fire protection.

This is the largest retail event, of its kind, in Oklahoma and Kansas, according to Rich Cantillon, Chamber president.

The giveaway night is Thursday, Dec. 21 starting at 7 p.m.

All of the local radio stations will participate.

The fee to be a participant with Santa Buck Giveaway promotion is $250.

Sponsors will receive radio, TV, chamber web site, newspaper and Facebook advertising both local and area wide.

Sponsors will receive the first roll of tickets with additional rolls $6 per roll. They will also receive a window poster showing they are a Santa Buck Giveaway participant. The program kicks off Saturday, Nov. 4. Sponsors must be a Chamber member to participate.

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Soroptimists Involved in Local Community Are you a professional woman who wants to be involved in the community?

Do you want to do things to improve the lives of women and girls? Then Soroptimist is the organization for you.

Soroptimist is an international women’s organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Approximately 76,000 Soroptimists in over 120 countries and territories support community–based and global projects benefiting women and girls. The organization is particularly concerned with providing women and girls’ access to education, as this is the most effective path to self-determination.

The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.

Soroptimist is Ponca City’s only international service organization for professional women.

For two consecutive years the local Soroptimist club members have mentored eighth grade girls at Ponca City Mid-High through “Dream It, Be It”. Forty East Middle School eighth grade girls participate each year and this spring will be the third year.

A signature program of Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls helps girls grow up to be strong, successful, happy adults. Dream It, Be It targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. It provides girls with access to professional role models, career education and the resources to live their dreams.

Chosen by their teachers, 40 girls participate in four sessions covering manners, appearance, job interviewing, personal behavior, and conclude with a luncheon focusing on careers for women with local professional women role models. At the final luncheon each of the girls is given the opportunity to meet with professional women in three different fields. They are told what is involved in the career and encouraged to ask questions. The session concludes with each girl receiving a certificate from Soroptimist.

“We are pleased with the program and excited about repeating it again this com-

CLUB MEMBERS stuffed bags of candy for The Mission at their annual Christmas party. ing spring with a new group of eighth grade girls,” said Robyn Armstrong, SIPC president.

In addition, SIPC is formulating plans to continue following these girls through high school assisting with resume writing, career job shadowing, interviewing, scholarship applications, and looking at education beyond high school.

According to the SIA website Soroptimist, a global women’s organization, has worked for more than 40 years to help women through its award-winning Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women program.

Live Your Dream helps disadvantaged women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

Each year, Soroptimist awards almost $2 million in education grants to more than 1,200 women, many of whom face enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse and death of a spouse. The program is unique in that Live Your Dream Award recipients may use the cash grant to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education—such as books,

childcare, tuition and transportation.

SIPC awards $1000 to the first place recipient and lesser amounts to other applicants.

Applications for the 2018 Live Your Dream award locally are now available at the University Center, Pioneer Tech or Northern Oklahoma College, or by contacting Robyn Armstrong, at the University Center, 580-716-5606 or 316-6190374. The 2017-2018 application deadline is November 15, 2017.

The top award recipient advances to the Soroptimist South-central Region level, where recipients could receive up to an additional $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards on the national level.

These local awards are presented at a Women’s Awards Luncheon in February. At the same time the Violet Richardson Award is presented to a young woman 17 or younger who has given service to the community. A cash award is presented to her organization of choice and also to the recipient to be used as she desires possibly for continuing her education. Applications for this award are available from area high school counselors or by contacting Robyn Armstrong at the University Cen-

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The Ponca City Club of Soroptimist International is a group of professional women, both working and retired, who give their time to the local community in a number of ways.

Chartered in 1950 by 25 local women, the club is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

“We appreciate those in the community who support us through membership, shopping our sales, applying for our awards and more,” said SIPC President Robyn Armstrong.

In the club’s early years, Soroptimist members provided help to the hospital through new equipment, a room in the new wing, and payment of fees for a student nurse.

Over the years Soroptimists have made numerous donations and given of their time to the Child Development Center, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, CASA, Domestic Violence program, The Mission, Friendship Feast, Golden Villa, Camp McFadden and others.

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PONCA CITY Soroptimist members attended the Region Conference this past spring where they met incoming SIA president Dawn Marie Lemonds. members and supporters in 20 countries and territories invest in the dreams of women and girls through access to education.

Soroptimist’s main program, Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women, has disbursed about $30 million to almost 20,000 women since 1972. Its newest program, Dream It, Be It, targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. Soroptimist also powers LiveYourDream.org, its online community that provides onand offline opportunities for volunteer action benefiting

women and girls.

Soroptimists use their projects to help the community and have fun at the same time.

In addition, various socials are held throughout the year.

The local club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon at Pizza Hut. The first meeting of the month is a business meeting and the second a program meeting.

For information on the local Soroptimist club, how you can join and make a difference locally and throughout the world, contact President Robyn Armstrong at 580-7155606.

Fairfax Medical Honored FAIRFACX — Fairfax Medical Facilities, Inc. was awarded 2017 Access Increases in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (AIMS) Supplemental Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Approximately $200 million was awarded to 1,178 health centers for the expansion and integration of mental health services and substance abuse services. These services focus on the treatment, prevention, and awareness of opioid abuse in the primary care setting by increasing personnel, leveraging health information technology, and providing training.

“Fairfax Medical Facilities, Inc. is well positioned to aid in tacking the mental health and opioid crises that exits within the service area,” said Karen McConnell, CEO of Fairfax Medical Facilities, Inc. “The award will provide necessary resources to augment the essential services that Fairfax

Medical Facilities, Inc. currently provides.”

The expanded funding is part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ five-point strategy to fight the opioid epidemic by: improving access to treatment and recovery services, targeting use of overdosereversing drugs, strengthening our understanding of the epidemic through better public health surveillance, providing support for cutting-edge research on pain and addiction, and advancing better practices for pain management.

“Nationally, about half of all care for common mental health conditions happens in the primary care settings,” said HRSA Administrator George Sigounas, MS, Ph.D. “In health centers, where people are often most comfortable, staff with varied expertise have a unique opportunity to provide mental health and substance abuse services to patients who wouldn’t otherwise seek or have access to treatment.”

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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, or sent to calendars@poncacitynews.com.

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

Everyday Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Harmony House upstairs (use south entrance by parking lot).

Twice-A-Month Friday or Saturday Christian Singles Group meets twice a month, for more information on time and place, call 763-5945 or 762-1295.

Every Sunday Flea Market At VFW, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., VFW Post, 3001 East Prospect, Vendor Spaces Available, All Proceeds to Charity.

101 Ranch Old Timers Farmers Market, 10 a.m., 101 Ranch Site, Oklahoma 156, Southwest of Ponca City.

11th Step AA Meeting, 11 a.m., Harmony House (HH).

Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Third Sunday Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) North Central Chapter, for information call 580716-8500.

Monday Through Saturday Conoco Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed Sundays, 501 West South Avenue.

Every Monday TOPS #308 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, 5 to 5:50 p.m. for weighins with meeting following.

Contact Donna McCoy 580-3623961.

After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, Ponca City, prospective members welcome.

Families Anonymous Support Group, 7-8 p.m., Meeting Entrance Back of Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan Road, Meeting Details and Information at 580-7630543.

Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-761-1770.

Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-382-1950.

Friends of the NRA, 7 p.m., Ponca City Junior Rifle Club Range, information 765-7324.

Alano Group AA (Beginner’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Monday and Thursday North Central Oklahoma Model Railroad Club, 7 p.m., Basement of Kem’s Gym, 105 East Grand Avenue, More Information, 716-2642, 4010717 or 765-0005.

Monday-Friday Alcoholic Anonymous Simple Steps, Noon, Harmony House, 212 South Third Street.

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Alcoholics Anonymous “Power of We”, 6 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third Street, Ponca City.

First Monday of the Month Lions Vision Support Group, 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, using the west entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 762-3263. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents.

Christian Motorcyclist Association, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street.

Parent Voice Groups, support, education and resources to assist parents in advocating for their children who have behavioral or mental health issues, 6-7:30 p.m., 205 East Chestnut Avenue, child care and dinner provided, please RSVP 762-7561 Tammy or Deb. Pioneer Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, guests are welcome, call 580716-2409 or e-mail kdzehr34@ yahoo.com for more information.

First Monday and Tuesday Of Every Other Month AARP Driver Safety Class, February, April, June, August, October, December, 6 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, classes intended for older drivers; however, drivers of all ages are eligible to attend, most auto insurance companies give discount for successful completion of classes, seating limited, call 580-716-8277 to register.

First and Third Monday Ponca Lodge No. 83 Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 1200 West Grand Avenue.

Second and Fourth Monday Kay County Chess Club, 6:30-9 p.m., Ponca City Library basement.

Ponca City After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, prospective members welcome, information on club activities, David 765-9595 or Jerry 4911004.

Second Monday Ponca City Rifle and Pistol Club, Range Clubhouse

At Shooting Sports Complex Southwest of Ponca City, Membership Open, Four Pistol Bays, Three Rifle Ranges, Shotgun Area, Website http:// www.poncarpc.org/ or call 580762-0103 for more info.

Alzheimer Support and Respite Group Meetings, 1 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, RSVP Office 445 Fairview Avenue (In the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Building, Southwest Corner of Complex) Call 580-762-9412.

Pink Heals of Northern Oklahoma, 6 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, All Are Welcome.

The Children’s Hour Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103, call 580-762-9102 for information.

Epilepsy Support Group, 7 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City Conference Room B, Information: Shirley Bracken, 765-0003.

Cherokee Strip Treasure Hunters, Metal Detecting Issues, 7 p.m., 312 West Cleveland Avenue, just west of Semper Fix It, Ponca City, More Information Terry Anderson 580-716-2638.

Third Monday of the Month Autoimmune Disease Support Group, 6 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand, For Information 580-763-8051.

Last Monday of the Month Attucks Community Alliance Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street, for information on usage of the community center please call (580) 762-2499.

Every Tuesday Ponca City Rotary Club, Noon, Ponca City Country club (Downstairs).

Dragon’s Harvest Moon, Hour-Long Story Time for 3-6 Year Olds, 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, Space Limited, Sign Up In Advance.

Kiwanis, Noon, Evans Fireside Room inside Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 455 Fairview, guests welcome.

DivorceCare, a seminar and support group, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Master’s Touch Christian Book and Gift Store, 312 East Grand Avenue, information 767-1054.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-Centered Recovery Program Helping to Heal All Life’s Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, Information: 765-4427.

Ponca Language Class Taught by Rev. Lewis Head-

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man, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Lower Level, Everyone Welcome, Info: poncabsmith@gmail.com Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Tuesday Through Saturday Pioneer Woman Museum Open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum Collects, Preserves and Shares the Stories of the Pioneering Women of Oklahoma, 701 Monument Road.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Exercise, 9:30 a.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

First Tuesday United Way of Ponca City Executive Meeting, 4 p.m., 205 North Second Street.

Second Tuesday United Way of Ponca City Board Meetings, Noon, 205 North Second Street.

Camp McFadden Board, 6 p.m., Camp McFadden.

Schooners Car Club Dinner and Meeting, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.

North Central Oklahoma Mothers of Multiples, 6:308:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, downstairs, all parents of multiples welcome.

Northern Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association, 6:158:30 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash Street, Room 100, For Bee Removal or Info Call 580-485-6431 or Visit Our Facebook Group, North Central Oklahoma Bee Association.

Rural Water District No. 1 Monthly Board Meetings, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building on Lake Road.

Second and Fourth Tuesday Children’s Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Information 762-9102.

Third Tuesday Kaw Lake Association Board, Noon, Kaw Lake Association Office, 3517 Lake Road.

Transitions — Teen Support Group, Helps Teens in Transition Due to Death, Divorce, Deployment or Other Loss, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Information 762-9102.

Po-Hi Leo Club, 6:20 p.m., First Christian Church, following Friendship Feast.

Children with Disabilities Family Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union Street.

Third Tuesday Every Other Month Kay County Detention Center Ministry and Kay County Reentry Ministry, 6-8 p.m., Location May Vary, Open to

the Public, Exact Meeting Day, Time, Location, Website www. kaycountyreentryhelp.com.

Fourth Tuesday The Gadsden League, Educates People on Constitution and The Bill of Rights, etc., 6 p.m., Front Room of Head Country Restaurant, For More Info https://sites.google.com/ site/poncagadsdenlegue/ or Call 762-1494 or 580-628-0371.

Rough and Tumble Rock Club, 7 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Lee, 765-2074 for more information.

Wednesday-Friday Ponca City Humane Society, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 900 West Prospect Avenue.

Every Wednesday Ponca City Noon Lions, 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, Ponca City Country Club.

Elks Lodge Food Night, Members and Guests, 6-8 p.m., Reasonably Priced Meals Are Served, Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road.

Womyn Supporting Womyn Support Group Meeting, 7-8:15 p.m., Ponca City Library (Beginning Feb. 20).

Dance To Live Bands, Country and Rock, 7-9:30 p.m., American Legion Main Hall, Large Floor, 407 West South Avenue, $6 Per Person, Prizes, Dance or Line Dance, Or Just Sit and Enjoy, All Ages Welcome.

Alano Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

First and Third Wednesday Soroptimist International of Ponca City, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut, (except July, August and December, first Wednesday only), contact Cindy, 765-2252 or Kathy, 7658043.

Second Wednesday General Electric Retirees Association, 9 a.m., V.F.W., Arkansas City, Kan. Ponca City Area Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter No. 698, 11:30 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Room B-131, During January, March May, September, November and December, contact officers Robert Howard, President 718-4239, Rita Gravel, VP 765-9994 or Laurie Wedd, Treasurer 718-9990.

Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club, 11:30 a.m., Cann Garden home or members homes, brown bag lunch, Gardening Enthusiasts Welcome, for information call Jan Neylon, 767-1890 or Donna Earnest, 762-5299 or email herbs2@sbcglobalnet Kay County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition,

12 p.m., Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 Lake Road.

Wood Carvers, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Information 763-8051.

Ponca City Stamp Club, 6 p.m., location, members homes, for information call John Hedrick 762-6702 or email john_hedrick2000@ yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Wednesday PTSD Support Group, 6 p.m., American Legion Huff-Minor Post, Come and Go, Counseling by Veterans for Veterans, Info: Rick Brewster, 761-0521 or Alan Teten, 716-3529.

Third Wednesday Operation Pioneer Spirit, 1 p.m., Ponca City Aquatic and Family Center — YMCA, 1504 West Grand Avenue; Organizing the day before, 10 a.m., at the YMCA, information, YMCA, 765-5417 or Mary Anne Potter 767-1957 or operationpioneerspirit.com. Financial donations may be addressed to OPS, P.O. Box 923, Ponca City, OK 74602. All patriotic citizens welcome.

Fourth Wednesday Ponca City Habitat for Humanity, Noon, Eastman National Bank, Board Room, Third and Grand, Information, 580-765-2974.

Last Wednesday of Each Month International Club, 6:30 p.m., for more information, 765-8723.

Every Thursday Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Representative, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oklahoma Workforce Office, 1201 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, any veteran needing assistance or has questions is welcome.

Calling All Preschoolers to Mission Friends, 9-10:30 a.m., Sunset Baptist Church, 915 Greenwood Avenue, Information 580-765-1870, children ages 2-5, must be potty trained.

TOPS #725 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group, Confidential WeighIn 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Business Meeting and Program Following, First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, More Information Natalie Welch 580-7163059.

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City Cafeteria, interested in joining, come on by.

Movie on Big Screen in the Program Room, 3:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, See inhouse brochures, or call to find out what’s playing.

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Chamber Serves as Business Catalyst The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce mission statement is to serve as the business catalyst for leading Ponca City into a growing, diversified and prosperous future.

The Ponca City Chamber has been performing this mission for almost 120 years. This important mission of the Chamber could not be carried out without the active committees of the Chamber of Commerce and the many volunteers.

Here is a brief description of each committee working in the Chamber of Commerce.

The Ambassador Committee recruits new members to the Chamber and serves as the goodwill diplomats for the Chamber.

This active committee promotes ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and the popular “Business after Hours”.

All of these efforts are to educate the community on who the Chamber businesses are and what services they provide. The Ambassadors also provide many networking opportunities for businesses. If you want to meet lots of people and promote your business this is your committee. Brittany Atauvich with City National Bank is the Chair.

The Ponca Politics Committee is active in strengthening Ponca City’s relationship and communication with the appropriate local, state and federal officials.

This group educates elected officials on the needs in Ponca City and northern Oklahoma.

This committee of the Chamber conducts several public forums called Ponca Politic Forums to discuss the issues on a non-partisan basis. They are active

in gathering the ideas and thoughts of our business community and citizens and then passing those ideas on to the appropriate elected individuals. This does make a difference in our community and what we need to promote growth and development in Ponca City and Oklahoma.

If you are interested in politics and having a voice in government this is your committee.

Barry Bickle with Eastman National Bank is the Chair.

The Community Development Committee encourages and actively supports the development of a comprehensive commercial and public infrastructure system including streets, highways, recreation, airport, water etc. Discussing these needs and setting priorities helps promote growth and enhance the quality of life in Ponca City. A good plan will also foster economic development.

If you like planning for future needs this is your committee. Jeremy Sacket with GammaStream Technologies is the Chair.

The Ponca City Business Council is active in promoting shopping Ponca City First. This committee oversees the PRIDE Program, Lunch and Learn Series, Cash Mob, Shop Ponca First Campaign, Crazy Days and the Chamber Buck program.

Every month they select a Chamber Business of the Month to recognize outstanding businesses in our community.

The largest retail promotion of the year, for this committee is the Santa Buck Giveaway. This active committee also produces the business tip sheet in the Chamber Newsletter.

If you want to make your busi-

ness even better this is the committee for you. Melissa Bowers with Rick Scott Construction is the Chair.

Education and Workforce Development Committee is a very active committee of the Chamber. This committee wants to ensure that our school children both public and private have the best tools possible for their education.

This Chamber Committee oversees the Partners in Education Program, Stuff the Bus with School Supplies Project, 8th Grade Scholar Program, New Teacher Luncheon, Support Staff Reception and they produce the summer children’s handout book. Shirley Neal is the Chair.

Leadership Ponca City is developing well-informed leaders who actively participate in the growth of Ponca City.

Today through the efforts of the Chamber’ leadership program many leadership alumni are active in leadership roles around the city contributing to a better Ponca City.

There are also a number of great projects that have been completed over the years sponsored by Leadership Ponca City. This is the Chamber’s 30th year for Leadership Ponca City. It is one of the oldest programs in the State of Oklahoma.

Leadership Chairs include Erin Liberton, Don Bohon and Diane Anderson.

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce also operates the Tourism Bureau promoting Ponca City attractions and events.

This takes place through the internet, publications and tourism shows.

The Tourism Bureau puts together a comprehensive marketing plan each year in cooperation with the Okla-

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Other active committees of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce include Chamber Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Ponca Young Employees and Leadership Alumni.

The Chamber of Commerce is the front door to Ponca City providing information and service to visitors and citizens. The Chamber produces a Ponca City Directory that is used to showcase our city and our Chamber Members.

The Chamber of Commerce is managed by an elected Board of Directors with Adam Leaming with University Center at Ponca City serving as the 2017 Chair.

The Chamber staff includes Rich Cantillon, Austin Unruh, Danielle Vap

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The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization with all businesses, organizations and individuals welcome to become members.

All are welcome to be a member of this progressive Chamber making a difference in the future of Ponca City.

For more information or how you can become a member visit our office at 5th and Grand Avenue or phone 765-4400.

City Calendar (See CALENDAR, Page 5D) “Heavenly Sign” Free Sign Language Classes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 North Union Street, Ponca City, Information: Sue, 714-588-1873 or Gwyn, 580-401-0362.

Open AA Meetings, 7 p.m., Ponca Tribal Social Development Center, all welcome.

Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

First Thursday Master Gardeners, 9 a.m., Cann Gardens.

Classic Cars of Ponca City Car Club meeting, 7 p.m., Nazarene Church, 1900 West Grand Avenue, Except December, January, February, No Meeting, Prospective Members Welcome, More Information call Carolyn 762-0852.

VFW Post 1201, 7 p.m., East Prospect Post Home, Prospective Members and Guests of the Post and Auxiliary Welcome, Information, 761-2431.

Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information Ruth 580-401-5569.

First and Third Thursday Professionals Today, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut. Second Thursday Geocaching Meeting, The Southern Great Plains Cachers Meet and Eat, 6 p.m., China King Super Buffet, 2605 North Fourteenth Street, Everyone Welcome, Call Sherry, 7169110, for Information.

Breastfeeding Support Group, 6 p.m., Nursery of First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand Avenue.

Cherokee Strip Chapter of Pheasant-Quail Forever, 6:30 p.m., Evans and Associates, Call 620-287-4724 for more information.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association, a motorcycle club, 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, More Information, call Lee and Cindy Headrick, 716-1385.

“Lean on Me” Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 6 p.m., Alliance Health of Ponca City, Conference Room B, more information 762-1186.

American Legion Post #14 and Auxiliary Unit 14, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, all eligible persons invited, check eligibility or for more information, 580-7659073.

Second and Fourth Thursday Ponca City Elks Lodge #2002, Regular Meetings, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road.

American Legion Membership Meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue.

Third Thursday of Each Month Interfaith Dialogue Group of Ponca City, call Jean Chanslor for details, 716-4594.

Cancer Support Group For Cancer Patients, Survivors, Family Members and Friends, 6-7 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, More Information Contact Marie Trenary, Ponca City Senior Center, 580-763-8051 or Kristel Dimmick-Ducotey

at Humanity Hospice 855-7822222.

Ponca City Newcomers Club, 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, more information Donna Rubio 761-7299 .

Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society (archaeology), 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, call Richard, 765-9661 for meeting programs, guests welcome.

Line Dancing, Contra Dancing, Square Dancing, 6:30-10 p.m., United Steel Workers (USW) Local 13857 Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue, Information: 580-370-0497.

Kay County Democrats, 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street, Wishing To Be Included in Notices of Meetings and Speakers, Send email to sneal14598@sbcglobal.net.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Northern Oklahoma Chapter 750, regular meetings, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14, West South Avenue.

Kay County DAV Chapter 16, 7 p.m., 1006 West Ferguson Avenue, Blackwell, Call 580363-3241 for information.

Third Thursday of Every Other Month Kay County Local Emergency Planning Committee, noon, Training Room of Ponca City Fire Station No. 1, South Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, January, March, May, July, September, November.

Fourth Thursday of Every Month Hospice of North Central Oklahoma inc. and Higher Ground Center for Loss & Education Grief Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 445 Fairview Avenue, more details 580-762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102.

Alzheimer’s Support and Respite Group, 6 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Call 580-7629412.

Support Group, For Adults Who Are the Caregiver of Other Adults with Mental Health Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Others, Open to the Public, 7 p.m. at AllianceHealth Ponca City, 1900 North 14th, Conference Room B. Kay County Republican Party Monthly Meetings, 7 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, Current Update and Details at www. kaycountygop.com and https:/ facebook.com/groupsKCRPPatriots/. Phone 580-716-0959.

Every Friday Prayers for the Nation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 739 North Fourth Street.

Ponca Language Arts Council, 1:30 p.m., Valdez Building, White Eagle, everyone interested in the Ponca Language invited.

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Reformers Unanimous-A Christ-Centered, Bible-Based Recovery and Discipleship Program That Offers Recovery Without Relapse, 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1732 East Coleman Road, Information: Central Baptist Church 580-765-5840.

Alano Group AA (Speaker’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

First Friday Po-Hi Wounded Warriors, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut, Call 7622838 for Information.

Parkinson Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Van Page Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Bring Your Questions and Learn from Each Other, 763-8051.

First and Third Friday Burger & Steak Night, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, Hamburger/Cheeseburger With Fries $6, 1-Inch Thick Ribeye With Fries $16.

Every Saturday Ponca City Humane Society, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment, 900 West Prospect Avenue.

Story Time for 0-4 Year Olds, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, Children’s Area, Free, Public Welcome.

Open on Saturdays, 2-5 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street.

The Gospel Jubilee, NonProfit Christian Music and Fellowship, 6:30 p.m., U.S. 60 and Howard Avenue, Just East of Ponca City, $5 Donation Requested Covers Rent, Utilities, Maintenance and Other Expenses, Managers Jay and Melissa Fletcher, Different Program Each Week, For Information www.pcgospeljubilee.org.

First Saturday of Every Month Ponca City Regional Airport and Ponca City Aviation Booster Club, Fly-In Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Building 14, Ponca City Municipal Airport.

Cherokee Strip Company Saturday Market, between Fourth and Fifth Streets on East Grand Avenue, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Indoor-Ouitdoor Sidewalk Flea Market, Vendor Setups 8 a.m.

North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society, Location and More Information, Contact Rainee Boyd 580-761-7951 or Jenna Wright 580-352-2424.

Po-Hi Party Time: A Social Get-Together for Anyone Who Attended Po-Hi, 7 p.m., Ody’s All Welcome.

Second Saturday of the Month Figure 8 Stock Car Races and Demolition Derby, 8 p.m., 77 Speedway north of Newkirk, more information 620-442-350, or go to badascar. com.

Third Saturday Southern Plains Fiber Guild, 1-3 p.m., call 304-9264 for meeting information and location.

Starting June 2017, Community Care Auto Repair (by Appointment only), 8:30 a.m.-12:39 p.m., Join Us in the Ministry Assisting With Basic Auto Repair Needs, Contact CCAR 580-341-0439 or email commcareautorepair@yahoo. com.

Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Board Room, 516 East Grand Avenue.

Sept. 22-Oct. 12 $2 Per Bag Book Sale, Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, Bags Available, Or Bring Your Own. Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., City Hall Commissioner Chamber, 516 East Grand Avenue.

Tuesday Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chambers, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.

October 23 Board of City Commissioners/Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.

October 26 Tourism Board, 8 a.m., Pat Hughes Board Room, Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue.

October 27 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marriage Enrichment Class, Led by OSU Professor Brandt Gardner, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, 6:30 p.m., 2408 East Hartford, Refreshments Available Afterwards.

THE PONCA CITY NEWS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017–PAGE 7-D

Heather Cannon Honda Business Partner of Year Heather Cannon Honda announced the additions of the new mascots Delilah and Caroline this past year, they are rapidly becoming the most well-known dogs in Kay County.

This past year Heather Cannon Honda has hosted many great event. The events included the Ponca City Human Society Ride and Drive to benefit the animals of the Ponca City Human Society, which included 5 adoptions. The Ponca City Charity Angels Ride and Drive to benefit mobility for the disabled. The Back the Blue test drive event to honor our local hero’s from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Kay County Sheriff’s Department, Ponca City, Tonkawa, Newkirk and Blackwell Police Departments. The largest event of the Year was hosted in conjunction with the American Legion and was known as Veterans service day. Heather Cannon Honda believes in giving back to the community. All of these events were no obligation and no pressure. The participant takes a test drive and Heather Cannon Honda made the donation to the cause.

In September Heather Cannon Honda in partnership with Sunny 104 Fm started a Pay-it-forward Friday, which will continue for the next 52 weeks at different locations across Kay County.

The next store event is scheduled on October 31st and will include a costume contest and Trick-or –treat for the family.

The state-of-the art dealership still remains one of the newest corporate images from American- Honda, known as Generation 3. The 15,700

square foot facility is located at 3415 North 14th Street. A portion of the facility includes nine service bays, of which include two express bays for no appointment needed quick lube, a detail bay and a drivethru car wash.

Customers enjoy a double lane enclosed service drive for faster and more convenient experience out of the elements, along with a free alignment check, battery check, 12 point tire check, 40 point inspection and car wash with every service.

Heather Cannon Honda works on all makes and models.

Along with a state of the art service department there are many other customer focused features throughout the dealership: work stations with power outlets near the areas, Wi-Fi, Douwe Egberts Coffee machine, bottled water, 5 flat screen televisions, café style seating on the showroom, trendy seating in the customer lounge, enclosed climate controlled delivery area and a designated children’s play space. Cannon says, “The facility goal is to continue to enhance our exceptional service while continuing to provide the best product to Kay County and extended areas.”

Heather Cannon is the only woman owning a dealership in the Kansas and Oklahoma district. She knows the business well as she’s been a clerk, finance manager, used car manager and new car manager. The business was acquired from Dick and Mary Stanton in 2003 with Darin Swenson and a year later it became Cannon Honda. In 2007, Heather Cannon become the dealer principal. Currently there are 25 employees.

Heather Cannon Honda service department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They offer loaner cars, shuttle service and after hours drop off and pick up. Cannon’s accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and also offer a 90 days same as cash program. The Service Department and Parts department are led by Matt Guzman, Brock Harrold, April Tarrant, and Lisa Hopkins. The mechanic shop is lead by Mat Woodvine and David Vanhorn, Honda Certified technicians. They are assisted by Dustin Cady, Isaiah Nutter, and Will Brookshire. Fabian Chavez runs the detail department, making sure everything is kept sparkling clean. Heather Cannon Honda has a dedicated service website,http://www.cannonhondaservice.com/, this site allows customers to see videos of work that needs to be done save money with printable coupons, and schedule service Heather Cannon Honda offers many types of financing including: Lease, Leadership Purchase Plan, and low APR specials. In addition Heather Cannon Honda has a department that specializes in sub-prime lending, for those needing to rebuild past credit issues. This includes bankruptcy, divorce, repossessions, slow pay, charge-offs and collections.

The Current General Manager is Greg Grubbs has been a team member for the last 6 years. The Sales Department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Dealer trade/New

HEATHER CANNON Honda was named Ponca City Business of the Year for 2017. They also have two new mascots, Delilah and Caroline, who enjoy greeting visitors.

Car Manager is Eric Cunningham, if you are looking for an automobile and don’t see it on Cannon’s lot, Eric will do his best to have it within 24 hours. Sometimes they will have it the same day. The Honda Certified Sales team includes Andy Olivas, Chris Taylor, Josh Trueblood and

Jeff Seward. The ladies that keep everything in order are Kaitlyn Perry, Mary Stanton and Holle Ware. Phil Turney has been the Marketing Director for just over a year. Brad Dick was welcomed back as the Internet Director. See the complete inventory at www. cannonhonda.com.

Follow

Heather Cannon Honda on Facebook for fun facts and pictures of happy customers. The most requested team member are Delilah and Caroline “the dogs”, stop by and see them.

Stop by Heather Cannon Honda and you will find a well stocked inventory full of all makes and models.

Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award Provides Cash Grants Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women.

Applications are available at the University Center or Pioneer Tech in Ponca City, Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, or by contacting Robyn Armstrong at 580-7185606. The application deadline is November 15.

The Ponca City club will provide a $1,000 cash grant to its

award recipient, who will then advance to the Soroptimist Southcentral Region level, where recipients could receive up to an additional $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards.

Recipients can use the Live Your Dream Award to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. This includes tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense.

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award provides over $2 million in cash grants to head-

of-household women in need each year. Since the program’s inception in 1972, more than $30 million has helped tens of thousands of women achieve their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families. A study conducted by The Fels Institute of Government, a research and consulting organization based at the University of Pennsylvania, confirmed the efficacy and impact of this program. It improves the recipients’ quality of life; builds their confidence; strengthens their self-determination and makes them want to, in turn, help others. Helping women in

this way has the demonstrated effect of leading to stronger communities, nations and the world.

Founded in 1951, the Ponca City club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Ponca City members join with almost 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women and girls. Soroptimist,

a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs, also powers LiveYourDream.org— an online community offering offline volunteer opportunities in support of women and girls.

For more information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls, visit www.soroptimist.org.

In addition to participating in the Live Your Dream Awards program, Soroptimist International of Ponca City helps women and girls through the Living Hope Pregnancy Center, Domestic Violence Program, Dearing House,

Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Camp McFadden and more. Soroptimists use their projects to help the community and have fun at the same time.

In addition, various socials are held throughout the year.

The local club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon at Pizza Hut. The first meeting of the month is a business meeting and the second a program meeting.

For information on the local Soroptimist club, how you can join and make a difference locally and throughout the world, contact President Robyn Armstrong at 718-5606.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 90 +Years in Ministry

Serving Pre-School 1 Year to 8th Grade Since 1953

“Our children have attended First Lutheran School since 2009. We believe they have received a high-quality education at this school and it is a valuable opportunity for both of our children to further their education in a Christian atmosphere. Our son, now at Po Hi is in accelerated classes, with our daughter preparing to do the same.” Dr. Tim & Echo Blanton

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“Learning is a pathway for Life.”

Since 2006, our family has chosen FLS to help educate our two sons. FLS has challenged them to search for and reach higher goals in their academic and spiritual lives. FLS has endeavored to prepare our children mentally, physically and spiritually for the challenges they face ahead. The teachers and staff are themselves exemplary in their lives and genuinely care for the students. Bill & Mary Miller

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39 Toni’s Westside Drug at 301 West Grand was established in 1978.

It’s “All In The Family!”

My grandfathers and my dad were 3 Generations depended on by many people for their of my family have dedicated service to Ponca City. I have served the people tried to follow in their footsteps by always giving “old-fashioned” service. of Ponca City for Toni’s Westside Drug has always nearly 100 strived to be a friendly store. This spirit of friendliness is something customers feel years! and appreciate, and which prompts them to return. It is more or less an intangible thing, and comes from a sincere desire to give the customers the very best in service and knowledge. It is something that is a part of every purchase at Toni’s.

Whether you are having a prescription filled, picking up a greeting card, gift, Russell Stover chocolates or buying a few groceries, please know that I appreciate your patronage.

Toni Gibson

Paternal Grandfather Dr. R.B. Gibson

Daddy Dr. Bob Gibson

With sincere thanks for your continued patronage!

Maternal Grandfather T.J. Cuzalina

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ANOTHER INVESTMENT IN PONCA CITY Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse opened in the restored Rock Island Train Depot in April of 2017.

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A Supplement to The Ponca City News Sunday, October 22, 2017

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Public Transportation Program in County Cimarron Public Transit System is a rural public transportation program that has served Kay County residents for 18 years. Rides are provided on a demand response basis and are curb to curb.

Cimarron Transit maintains a vision to provide an efficient public transit program that enhances the quality of life, transporting people to education and employment, and helping them to remain independent and engaged in their community.

“The past year a new bus and two new mini vans were added to the local fleet,” stated Laura Corff, transit director. “We are also proud to note that three of our dedicated drivers who serve the Ponca City area celebrated their 10-year anniversaries with the agency.”

New rider promotions will be held in November and December. Cimarron Transit will honor local Veterans during the month of November with reduced fare for those who display their Veteran cards. Rides within the city limits of Ponca City will be $1.00 for each oneway trip.

Additionally, dollar rides will be available for the general public November 20 through November 22 and the week before Christmas, December 18th through December 22. To celebrate Rosa Parks Day, the program will provide free rides on Friday, December 1. All rides must be scheduled in advance and are subject to availability on a first call basis.

Free rides are available each weekday for Ponca City area seniors through two programs. LTCA of Enid Area Agency on Aging has contracted with Cimarron Transit to reimburse fare for eligible seniors at least 60 years of age and older through Title III funding under the Older Americans Act of 1965. Seniors residing in and round Ponca City can apply for these services. Services provided by the Older Americans Act of 1965 are provided at no cost. Donations are accepted to help defray the cost of services and are used to expand existing Title III services. A senior advisory

council, consisting of local older adults, meets quarterly to review the project and make recommendations.

Free transportation is also available for older adults going to the Ponca City Senior Center. A partnership with the City of Ponca City supports two shuttles provided each weekday. Seniors are picked up curbside and transport to meals and activities each weekday.

WorkRide offers a reduced fare for those citizens, at 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines, who are going to or from work destinations.

Riders must complete a selfcertification form for consideration of the dollar discount. Forms are available through drivers or at 2101 N. 14th Street, Suite 129.

The Youth Summer Shuttle provides reduced fare for children under the age of 18.

Rides are $1 each one-way trip within the city limits of Ponca City during the months of June and July, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Parents and guardians riding with youth under this project can ride free of charge.

To schedule an appointment, call the dispatcher at 718-0444 at least 24 to 48 hours in advance. Subscription service will be considered for reoccurring needs. Riders are to be waiting curbside prior to pick up time. Public transportation allows for a 15 minute window before or after the time scheduled to allow for the most efficient routing. Last minute trips will be scheduled as availability permits.

Tell the dispatcher if you travel with a mobility device or a personal care attendant, according to Corff. Personal care attendants ride at no additional charge. Children under the age of 12 also ride free. Car seats are available, upon request.

To ensure riders have a safe and enjoyable ride, drivers enforce rules established under the Cimarron Public Transit Program Ridership Policy. In general, passengers are expected to buckle up, exercise personal hygiene, and wear shoes and a shirt. Eating, smoking and vaping are prohibited

CIMARRON PUBLIC Transit System is a rural public transportation program that has served Kay County residents for 18 years. Rides are provided on a demand response basis and are curb to curb. Cimarron Transit maintains a vision to provide an efficient public transit program that enhances the quality of life, transporting people to education and employment, and helping them to remain independent and engaged in their community. on agency vehicles. Riders can board with what they can carry onto the vehicle and securely place at their feet or below the seat. Cimarron Transit is not responsible for personal belongings. Contact the dispatcher for a copy of the Ridership Policy and program brochure.

Cimarron Transit complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and works with riders who have special needs.

All vehicles in the local fleet meet ADA requirements.

Requests for modification to

policies, practices and procedures to provide program accessibility to services to ensure program accessibility, subject to several exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Passengers with a disability can make a request verbally by communicating with the dispatcher or in writing.

Whenever possible, discuss requests with the dispatcher at the time a trip is scheduled. Drivers are not permitted to enter a residence or pull into private drives.

Locations for pick up and drop off must be accessible to all vehicles. Vehicles must be able to enter and exit without backing.

Public forums are scheduled annually in February to receive input about the rural transit program, but complements, concerns or complaints can be submitted verbally or in writing, as needed, to lcorff@ucapinc. org or 2101 North 14th Street, Suite 129.

For additional information about the transit program or other agency pro-

grams, check out the agency web site at www.ucapinc. org. Cimarron Transit is an equal opportunity employer.

The rural transit program is a division of United Community Action Program, Inc. of Pawnee that administers federal and state programs to include: Head Start, Early Head Start, Adult and Child Nutrition Food Program, Weatherization, Community Outreach and Emergency Services, Drug and Alcohol Counseling and Asset Development Services.

Pecan Will Be Closed in November

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Building 3, Suite 17, Doctors Park 400 Fairview, Ponca City 762-3696

By STEVE DYE News Staff Writer Streets were the meat and potatoes of a recent Board of Commissioners meeting at City Hall.

One street will be closed for approximately three weeks for needed repairs.

One street will see its speed limit raised. And one street that was never really a street at all was effectively stricken from the record.

In the development that will affect most Ponca Citians, a 200-foot section of what Assistant City Engineer Jesse Beck called “a surprisingly busy road” – Pecan Street just south of Lake Road – will be closed from just before Halloween into November.

Beck told the Board that Ponca City “has got all the life we can get” out of at least three previously applied layers of asphalt that have developed a significant initial bump for southbound motorists and a wavy rippled surface. The old material will be scraped

away and replaced with concrete, with the road then resurfaced.

Several bids for the project were received, Beck said, with the lowest and most responsible bid being significantly lower than the engineer’s estimate of $80,852.

Commissioners voted unanimously to award a contact set at $60,828 to Hembree and Hodgson Construction of Ponca City to perform the road reconstruction, with a $2000 per day bonus dangling for each day the project can be completed under the three-week deadline.

“We want them in and out,” said City Manager Craig Stephenson. “That is a road many of our citizens drive each day, and we want to keep the inconvenience as small as we can.”

One of those citizens is Ponca’s own Mayor Homer Nicholson.

“I’ll be happy to see it done,” Nicholson said. “I personally drive that road

for supporting our family-owned business for over 50 years!

each and every day, and I know just where the bumps are and just how to straddle them. It will be a good item of business for us to have that taken care of.”

Other road changes were brought to the Board of Commissioners after the Planning Commission approved last week the recommendations of Traffic Engineering Manager Mike Lane and Development Services Director Chris Henderson.

Lane’s recommendation that the speed limit on Ash Street from Emporia Avenue to Hartford Avenue be raised from 30 to 35 mph was ratified in the consent agenda without discussion.

As Lane explained to the Planning Board, the fourblock section of Ash Street is residential but undeveloped, with no houses on either side.

Further, the section of Ash Street to the north of Hartford has a 45-mph speed limit, and state safety standards dictate that speed limits rise or fall by no more than 10 mph at a time.

Henderson appeared before Commissioners to explain his department’s recommendation that a nonstreet – a block-long section of “15th Street” between Walnut and Ponca Avenue that was platted as part of the Freeman Subdivision in

1954 but never built – be removed from City records.

“It doesn’t exist today, and it never has,” Henderson said.

“It was never going to be a street. The land falls off dramatically at the south end, dropping by approximately 20 feet into the Arkansas River flood plain.”

A property owner with a residence located on Walnut Avenue petitioned for the road to be officially closed to forestall possible title issues.

“We have no interest in this street whatsoever, aside from access to utilities,” Henderson said.

Commissioners voted unanimously to officially close the street with the City retaining a 20-foot utility easement to electric poles.

In the other item of new business on the agenda, Commissioners approved the measure presented by City Attorney Michael Vanderburg adopting the re-codification of the City Code of Ponca City for 2017.

State law requires that city codes be properly verified and recorded every two years.

Vanderburg noted in his presentation of the ordinance that Ponca City actually re-codifies its city code every six months, four times as frequently as required.

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First Christian Church Has Many Missions

THE PONCA CITY NEWS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017–PAGE 3-E

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a church with a mission‌actually, many missions.

The congregation was formed in 1893 and has been in its present location at the corner of Fifth and Cleveland since 1905. With a sanctuary built in the 1920’s and an education wing constructed in 1952, a major renovation brought the building up to date and handicapped accessible in 2003. The most recent renovation was in the Chapel area, maintaining this as a worship space but allowing it be used for other events also.

The newest project at FCC is Friendship Bikes with the goal of “Sharing Hope with a Set of Wheels.� Friendship Bikes refurbishes donated bicycles and provides them for people in need of transportation.

Beginning this summer the Bike Team is already making progress toward providing safe bikes for people of all ages and needs.

Another recent highlight was FCC being named as a Healthy Congregation for 2016. Established in 2014, the Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program recognizes congregation sites that make a positive impact on the health of employees and patrons. Annual application for this recognition is required.

In 1966 the congregation working through Church Women United, started the Child Development Center because of a need for working parents to have child care.

Today FCC continues to provide support for CDC as it provides needed services for children and families. The children and youth of the church organized a diaper drive and helped deliver them to the CDC. Another mission began in January of 1990 with a concern for those who needed a meal and/or fellowship. This mission, known as Friendship Feast, has become an ecumenical service that is supported by many other churches, civic clubs and most recently businesses in Kay County. The Friendship Feast coordinator is Donny Edwardson with Ronnie Wallace assisting on a daily basis. Anyone is invited to dinner, and there is no reservation or screening needed for a meal served Monday through Thursday.

Friendship Community Garden located on the church property at 4th and Chestnut just completed its 9th season

of gardening. Plots are open to individuals throughout the community who may not have suitable gardening areas at their own homes.

FCC is in its 6th year serving as a Partner in Education (a Chamber of Commerce directed program) with Lincoln Elementary School. In our partnering with Lincoln, FCC volunteers go to the school to tutor 3rd graders in reading in addition to serving other needs of the students and staff.

Koats for Kids is an outreach program that provides a coat for any child in need of one.

This program is coordinated with school and child care center staff. A special Christmas Eve offering allows this ministry to continue for the many years it has been in existence.

The congregation also actively supports Habitat for Humanity with many church members involved in the building of homes for families in the community. Many groups hold monthly gatherings at FCC including: Sexual Assault Living Skills support group, the Noon Lions Vision Support Group, and weekly sewing and quilting groups.

Families are another mission of the congregation. Wee Care is a child care program for children held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Infants through 4 year olds are welcome in this program that has a monthly tuition. Wee Care is directed by Ruth Harbeson and has a well trained staff to care for and to plan activities for the children.

There are Sunday School classes beginning at 9:30 for all age groups as well as other learning opportunities such as a women’s Bible study through the Disciples Women group.

Worship is part of FCC’s mission as is discovering people’s gifts to be used for service.

There are many opportunities to share gifts in the area of music.

Special music solos or ensembles may include a flute, alto saxophone, clarinet, bass, guitars and percussion.

Richard McReynolds has directed the Chancel Choir since 2010 and is a talented musician and vocalist.

The Choir provides anthems and cantatas for each worship service and most of the special services held throughout the year.

Marta Sullivan, director of two handbells choirs, Renaissance Ringers and Chalice Carillon, has served as the FCC bell choir director since

1992. The annual Christmas handbell program is a highlight of the Advent season and is open to the community. This fall FCC hosted the Tulsa Festival Ringers in concert. Marta Sullivan rings with The Festival Ringers which is an auditioned choir in the Tulsa Metro area.

This Advent season will mark the 11th Nativity Festival. The church will be filled with over 150 nativities and beautiful depictions of the Christmas story. The Festival is open to the public during the month of December with reservations being taken now for special tours. Tour groups have come from as far away as Iowa to tour the building.

Worship services are led by Pastor Larry B. Metzger and are held at 8:30 in the Chapel and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary each Sunday.

As a Disciples of Christ congregation, communion is observed each Sunday. The congregation also observes the Holy Seasons of Advent (preparing for the birth of Jesus), Christmas, Epiphany (the baptism and miracles of Jesus), Lent (a season of introspection, prayer and preparation), Easter (the resurrection of Christ) and Pentecost (the celebration of the church and time of growth).

First Christian is a congregation that invites people who want to walk the journey of faith. The church does not believe it is the only church or that only this church holds the truth. We do believe that a part of the truth is held by all Christians. Therefore, it is important to work with all denominations and Christians so that together the full truth of the oneness of Christ’s Church may be known.

From the greeting of Arlene Stauffer, Office Administrator, to the program direction of Teresa Benson, Pastoral Assistant, to the reception of children by Karen Hull, Tatyana Torres and Dana Willoughby each Sunday in the nursery, and including every member of the congregation, you will sense a welcoming and accepting community. This busy building is kept clean and functioning by housekeeper Remona Berry.

First Christian Church is located in downtown Ponca City at 210 N. 5th, the corner of 5th and Cleveland. For questions about any of these ministries, you may contact the church at 762-1667 or go to fccponcacity.com.

Vortex Brewing Sets Opening A new soon-to-be industry in Ponca City is Vortex Alley Brewing. The business plans to open later in October.

This firm came about when four best friends, dating as far back as 38 years, came together to make it happen.

Marc Spaulding, VAB Master Brewer, and all around fabrication wizard, led the construction effort. If it can be built, Marc will figure out a way to build it so it is functional forever.

Jim Allen is VAB Inventory and Quality Control ManagerBrewer. Jim keeps the partners in line and when the time is right he will keep the VAB patrons and the tax man happy.

Spencer Boatman is VAB Operations Manager-Brewer.

Spencer gets to swim through a sea of red tape while making sure this ship stays afloat.

David Thomas is VAB Public Relations Manager-Brewer. He has the opportunity to meet and greet with as many people as he can while sharing VAB vision.

The group started this venture in February 2016 when they learned that Oklahoma was looking to change some of its beer laws. SB424 was introduced with this bill allowing brewers the ability to sell their full strength beer from their tap room. In May 2016 the bill was signed by the governor and SB424 was set go in into effect on August 26.

In July 2016 they leased the building at 220 East Central and began remodeling the place.

Thomas says “Building a brewery has always been a dream of ours since the first days of brewing began in Marc’s garage. When the Oklahoma law changed allowing Oklahoma breweries the opportunity to sell full strength

offerings to the public through a taproom connected to the brewery, this law allowed us to put our dreams into motion and we started building the brewery. We have been working on this project for over a year and, even though we have hit countless road blocks, we have never deterred from our goal because we are driven by our passion for what we do.�

VAB is a Nanobrewery, which means they brew a least three barrels (93 gallons) per batch. VAB brews on 1.5 barrel suets, which is about 45 gallons per batch. Thomas says this may sound small but it allows the business a lot of freedoms to produce a lot of one-off brews and to just experiment with different recipes.

The brewers explain that one of the main questions the they get is, “What will our staple beers be?�

And to that they answer that they’ll make the best beer they can make and let the public decide what should be on a heavier rotation while also keeping a fresh variety on tap.

Thomas explains VAB is not just drafting the beers that one can enjoy but they are drafting the atmosphere to enjoy it. “We have been working very hard at creating an area we hope everyone can feel comfortable, appeal to people to gather and enjoy a couple of beers with or without friends. There are several descriptions for Vortex but the one I read roughly described a vortex as a centrally located force that picked projects towards it. This is what the partnership is driven to be for Ponca City,� says Thomas.

Thomas adds, “We want to help educate the public about craft beer and what craft beer offers. I can’t really tell you how many times I have heard

people say they don’t like beer and I always respond with, you just haven’t been offered the right beer yet. Craft beer is limitless and we look forward to showing everyone what goes into making a beer, the process of getting it from grain to glass.�

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St. Mary’s School Boasts New Logo PAGE 4-E–THE PONCA CITY NEWS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017

St. Mary’s Catholic School recently unveiled a new logo, just one of many recent additions and improvements. The beautiful brand includes the return of the word “Catholic” which denotes the wide-reaching and all-embracing works of the school through Jesus Christ.

The logo, depicted by a shield, is symbolic that the school is under of graceful protection of the patron, St. Mary.

In the center of the shield are the intertwined letters of “A” and “M”, which is called an “Auspice Maria”, Latin for “Under the Protection of Mary”. The twelve stars and the crown remind us that Mary, the Queen of Heaven, is also the Queen of the Apostles and that the Church and the school are one in their same faith and mission. That same mission that we share with the Apostles was given to them

by Jesus in His words, “Go Make Disciples”. A light blue cross lies across the shield emphasizing the presence of the Redeeming Christ and His great mercy for all people.

At the bottom of the shield appears, “EST. 1901”. Just eight years after the opening of the Cherokee Outlet, St. Mary’s Institute was built in the developing town of Ponca City in Indian Territory. One hundred and sixteen years later, St. Mary’s Catholic School still assists parents in the duty of educating and forming their children into healthy, whole children by following the teachings of Jesus. The standard beneath the shield reads, “To Love God and Our Neighbor”.

This motto repeats the words of Jesus in the Great-

est Commandment presentation in Matthew 22: 34-40.

The new logo conveys the strength and permanence of the century old school, and reminds students, teachers, parishioners and community that St. Mary’s is strong in faith, tradition, and the knowledge imparted to the students who excel in their endeavors after they leave the protection of the school.

The green color at the top of the shield and the banner below is reminiscent of great tradition at St. Mary’s-the “Irish” mascot. The new insignia is a reminder to celebrate the people who attended St. Mary’s Catholic School for over a century, and the Church, the people with Jesus their leader, who made this ministry possible.

A new web page for the school will soon follow the release of this new symbolic emblem.

Marilyn Nash has been the principal of the fully accredited St. Mary’s School for the past three years, and had been teaching for thirty-one years before assuming the leadership role. She continues to foster academic excellence at the school. Religion is the core of the curriculum, and religion classes are offered every school day, as well as, a weekly Mass that children attend and lead.

School days begin and end with prayer.

The school is open to children of any faith. The handbook of the school states: “St. Mary’s School recognizes that each member of our community has worth and value as a child of God.” The philosophy of the school further acknowledges that each person has unique gifts and talents to be identified and used in service to the com-

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munity, part of the Kingdom of God. “St. Mary’s School orients a child’s whole life by striving to nurture each student’s potential and advance his/her growth in lifelong faith, moral values, healthy self-esteem, physical development, technological communications, appreciation for the arts, and academic excellence.”

The Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) has been a valued organization for decades.

The Council promotes cooperation between parents and teachers. The PTC assists in maintaining school infrastructure through volunteerism and direct gift-giving to the school. Fall Fest 2017 was recently held on September 30th. Fall Fest is orchestrated by the St. Mary’s Parent Teacher Council, and is the fundraising event for the school. Parents, teachers, students and parishioners made the night a great success this year, aided by great fall weather. Funds earned are used to maintain school properties and equipment, and purchase instructional materials for the school.

At present, the current Teacher/Student ratio is 1:12. Classroom assistants offer further help. Middle school students, grades 6-8, each receive and I-Pad Air for use at home and school.

Core subjects are language arts, literature, sciences, and social studies. Spanish is offered for grades K-8, and students will have one elective Spanish credit when they enter high school. Students take algebra and prealgebra and earn one math credit for high school. The core curriculum is enhanced by utilizing Saxon Math and Phonics, Star Reading and Accelerated Reading, Star

Math and Accelerated Math, “Studies Weekly Enrichment “ in both social studies and science, and the HOST Mentor Reading Program. Vocal music, art, yearbook and piano lessons are available.

A band program is offered to students along with students from Lutheran School, the Christian Academy and home-schooled students.

Michael Farmer is the Band Instructor. Beginning band is on Mondays and Wednesdays and Advanced Band is on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In the last five years, the school playground has been completely revamped.

This move is in alignment with the safe environment offered to students.

Computer technology is a major focus. The computer lab has been updated with fifteen new laptops, and new WiFi is available in the main school building, as well as in the Pre-School Building.

All core teacher’ s computers have been upgraded to Windows10.

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Child care is available for before school and daily care of children. St. Mary’s Child Care is under the direction of Belia Greer at 602 E. Ponca Street. Opportunities for community service at St. Mary’s School are available and encouraged. Questions concerning St. Mary’s School can be addressed by e-mailing Principal Marilyn Nash: marilyn.nash@smsponcacity. org or by calling the school at 580-765-4387.

St. Mary’s Catholic School Foundation was established to assist in providing an additional means of support for the school, for special projects, equipment scholarships, and many other needs, as well as an outlet for donors for gifts, memorials, and lifetime donations.

The educational foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and is eligible for many corporate matching gifts. Donations can be sent to the St. Mary’s Catholic School Foundation, c/o St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 408 S. Eighth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Lakeview Opens a New Office

A new office building serving both Lakeview Campground, 8875 Lake Road, and Lakeview Boat & RV Storage, 8818 and 8875 Lake Road, was built this year.

Interior finishing is ongoing but the office is now open for guests’ use. A convenient drop box for payments and communications is available for after hours.

Installation of a new comprehensive Wi-Fi system is underway and driveway paving is scheduled. Propane tank exchanges are also available through the office.

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gram now utilized by the school and the diocese. RenWeb is a school information management software system.

The software allows for a flow of information among management, teachers, parents and their families. Each family may sign up for their own family page to access all information needed to keep knowledgeable and aware of school information, announcements, and to communicate with teachers. The software tracks attendance, lunch counts and other timely custodial duties.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church appreciates the work and support of the parish, the community, principal, teachers and staff, students, and volunteers to maintain our school.

A valued member of the school network, Leanna Rexford, a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, has worked at the church and as school secretary for a total of 32 years, and continues her mission and devotion to the students of the school.

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Lakeview Campground is located just west of Kaw Dam on the north side of Lake Road. It provides a “home away from home” for many temporary workers and their families who enjoy being near Kaw Lake. It is not unusual to see a lively game of soccer being played or a group enjoying a leisurely cook-out. The campground is also use extensively by those visiting the Kaw Lake area.

Opening in 2011 with almost 20 sites surrounded by beautiful shade trees, Lakeview Campground has grown to accommodate up to 60 RVs. Both 30 and 50 amp electrical service, water and sewer are provided at all sites. Six rental units are also now available. A coinop laundry is located on the premises.

Lakeview Boat & RV Storage, with its south Kaw Lake location, makes it convenient for boaters and campers to store vehicles and equipment close to the Kaw Lake recreation area. Open-

ing in 1998 with 22 units on the south side of Lake Road, the storage facility has grown to 160 units now available on both the south and north sides of Lake Road. All the storage units are fully enclosed with concrete floors, full partitions and electrical outlets making them suitable for storing anything from household furniture to automobiles to business supplies and equipment as well as boats and RVs. The units range in size from 10’ x 10’ x 30’ to 12’ x 12’ x 32’.

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Those who store their boats at Lakeview have the added convenience of on-site service, repairs and seasonal maintenance.

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THE PONCA CITY NEWS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017–PAGE 5-E

Always Something New at Camp McFadden Almost every year there is something new happening at Camp McFadden located on the west shore of Kaw Lake.

This past year at Camp McFadden a new program was implemented…Adventure Day. Based upon some of the annual spring Outdoor Expo activities, Adventure Day incorporates into a one-day adventure all the best of camp for special needs participants who are ambulatory. Activities include fishing, canoeing, archery, bb gun shooting, nature walk, arts and crafts, face painting, campfire supper, s’mores and singing around the campfire. The one-day Adventure Day is held once in the fall and once in the spring.

This past summer a record total of close to 300 campers attended McFadden Kids Camp, Mini-Camp day programs, week-long Adventure Camp sessions, two-week Teen Kayak/Canoe program and the four-week Leadership Development (LDI) program.

For the third consecutive year younger children participated in one of four three-day McFadden Kids Camp programs, a day camp program for those ages five-to eight. The three-day sessions weave outdoor activities into four themes.

This gives the younger children the opportunity to experience many of the traditional summer camp activities in a day-camp setting The traditional week-long and mini-camp summer Adventure Camp resident camp programs for those ages six to eighteen entered its ninth consecutive year under the direction of Camp Director Natalie Hollingsworth. The three-day/twonight mini-camp is designed for children age’s six to nine attending an overnight camp for the first time. The traditional six-day Adventure Camp gives campers the opportunity to enjoy numerous outdoor activities including canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking and archery in an over-night resident camp setting. Campers also play field games and older ones experience some ropes course initiatives. Evenings campers put together skits and enjoyed singing around the campfire.

This past summer was the fourth year for the Teen Kayak/ Canoe Program for teens entering ninth-twelfth grades.

“They gained new skills while circumnavigating Kaw Lake,” said Camp Director Nat-

DELICIOUS DUTCH oven cooking is one of the high points of the annual Camp McFadden Outdoor Expo held the first weekend in May. Pictured here are mother and son Gaye Ann and Spencer Grace, part of the Dutch Oven Gathering Group. alie Hollingsworth.

For the fourth year teens learned about camp operations and counseling as a part of the LDI (Leadership Development Institute) program. This group also experienced canoeing on the lake and after two weeks of LDI training, assisted the counselors in working with the younger children for the remainder of the summer.

Some of the LDI’s from previous years have gone on to serve as counselors in succeeding years.

Camp McFadden is a combination of children’s summer camps and group recreational area located on the west shore of Kaw Lake. The cabins, lodge and campgrounds are rented the rest of the year for family reunions, group retreats, weddings and more.

In the fall and winter months duck hunters flock to Camp McFadden and enjoy the lodge and cabins. Outdoor weddings at the camp are growing in popularity with many taking advantage of the beautiful view over Kaw Lake for an outdoor ceremony followed by use of the lodge for the reception. Cab-

ins provide the opportunity for members of the wedding party to spend the night before going home the following day.

The two AMBUC cabins have their own bathrooms with heat and air, microwave and small refrigerator and can sleep ten. Meanwhile the six original cabins, which sleep twelve each, are air-conditioned and sit adjacent to a bath house with men’s and women’s facilities. These cabins and adjoining bath house have recently undergone improvements thanks to Lowe’s and their Heroes Project Program.

The large lodge serves as a meeting place for groups for meetings, family reunions, wedding receptions and other gatherings. It can hold approximately 100 people and includes a large commercial kitchen.

Camp McFadden covers some 250 acres of camp and Corps property. The south pond provides fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The north pond is great for fishing. The Ropes Course Initiative Program is great for groups looking for team building opportunities. The fire ring serves as a gathering place on a crisp fall evening ideal for cookouts.

Camp McFadden holds an Outdoor Expo the first weekend of May featuring various outdoor activities including shotgun shooting, archery, hiking, fishing, canoeing and more.

Originally founded by oilman Bill McFadden in 1927 as a Camp Fire camp, Camp McFadden has been providing outdoor experiences for youth and families ever since. Today it is operated by a non-profit volunteer Board of Directors and paid staff. Camp McFad-

ZIP LINE is part of the high ropes course at Camp McFadden which the older youth experience during summer camp. den paid staff include Camp Director Natalie Hollingsworth and on-site Camp Manager Kyle Shepard year around supplemented by paid summer camp staff.

Volunteer members of the board include: Sharon Moreau, president; Jim Mills, vice-president; Kathy Tippin, secretary, and Clifford Mills, treasurer. Other board members are Courtney Allen, Judy Basham, Tanya Burch, Jim Schones and Lee Stout.

The mission of Camp McFadden, Inc. is to operate and maintain a camp that provides outdoor recreation, education, relaxation and the appreciation of nature for children and families.

More information can be found on the Camp McFadden website, www.campmcfadden. com.

Those interested in the summer camp programs or individuals or groups interested in renting the facilities or wanting to know more about Camp McFadden can e-mail campmcfadden@campmcfadden.com or call 580-762-9955.

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Completely Quilted Celebrates 10 Years Completely Quilted BERNINA Sewing Center was founded in 2004 and is located at 315 East Grand Avenue in the Ponca City Downtown Historic District.

The business is family owned and operated by Suzy Taylor, Paul Taylor, and Daughter Nancy Rathbun.

They offer the highest quality in everything they endeavor.

They feature the finest quality cotton fabrics, threads, notions, gifts, embroidery supplies, finished quilts, the latest books and patterns, sewing furniture, and the full line of the finest sewing machines on the market today, BERNINA. New to Completely Quilted’s product line in 2017 is the Bernina professional/ commercial grade longarm quilting machines.

Completely Quilted is a BERNINA PRO-Products dealer and sells and services commercial grade multi-needle embroidery systems, and now the new Bernina longarm quilting machines.

These systems are used by clients operating their own embroidery and longarm businesses and by customers eager to achieve professional results.

BERNINA, the highest quality sewing and embroidery machine company in the world ranks Completely Quilted as an excellence dealer.

This is their highest quality rating of all dealerships. BERNINA produces the highest precision Swiss quality machines on the market today.

The staff at Completely Quilted is certified with the entire BERNINA sewing machine product line, repair/service, and the BERNINA software products.

Completely Quilted teaches free machine and software guide classes for all new BERNINA owners, enabling customers to capitalize on the vast features of their purchase and to create anything they can dream.

The service components of the business includes: sewing machine service, embroidery, and quilting.

Completely Quilted services and repairs all brands of sewing machines.

They also do custom embroidery onto just about any type of garment or cap.

Embroidery is done by Nancy Rathbun on her commercial Bernina 16 needle machine. Suzy Taylor performs the longarm quilting on her computer automated machine. Suzy has over 30 years of experience in quilt finishing, custom heirloom quilting, and making T-shirt quilts.

The business is open Monday - Friday from 10am to 5pm and on Saturdays they are open from 10am to 4pm.

Thursday is open sewing day at Completely Quilted, allowing customers to bring in their projects and work on them at the store until late into the evening.

Quilting and sewing classes are offered for all skill and experience levels, from junior-beginner to the most expert and intricate with exciting new classes and projects every month.

During the summer, Completely Quilted puts on several week-long “kids camps” to accommodate the growing number of young sewers.

Each student learns to sew and quilt.

During the camp, every student makes a variety of items (tote bag, garment, pillow case, etc.), and they also sew and complete their own quilt to take home.

It is truly amazing to see what the kids accomplish each year.

Completely Quilted has an exclusive club for sewing machine and embroidery machine owners that meets monthly to get free tips, projects, refreshments, and information on how to maximize the sewing experience.

Nationally, Completely Quilted is a part of the Rowby-Row-Experience shopping event.

Completely Quilted is a charter member of the state wide quilting shop hop that runs from June to August and attracts participants from all corners of the state.

For those that don’t sew or embroider and want to, Completely Quilted can get you started and help you through rewarding projects and even help you start your own embroidery business.

For those that don’t sew or embroider and want a great gift for someone that does, they can help with that too.

Additionally, they offer gift cards and a gift registry that is always a big success during the holiday season.

Completely Quilted’s website contains free patterns, class schedules and resources, newsletter, coupons, and instructional movies that were filmed at Completely Quilted.

The movies feature Nancy Rathbun, giving step by step instruction on how to quilt, appliqué, and other essential skills. It can be visited at www.completelyquilted. com.

Everyone is invited to be a part of the excitement at Completely Quilted, and look forward to making your experiences exciting and rewarding.

Stop by 315 East Grand or go to www.completelyquilted.com.

COMPLETELY QUILTED, located at 315 East Grand Avenue, is celebrating its 10th year in business.

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Church Located On Hubbard Rd. The Agape Church of Christ located at 1701 E. Hubbard Rd in Ponca City is a church dedicated to the service of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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When you walk in the door, you can feel the presence of all those who have performed on her stage in the past 90 years. The stage that provided historic and lively entertainment from so many... Will Rogers, Ethel Barrymore, John Phillips Sousa, and Sally Rand charmed us in the early days of Poncan history. We’ve also been fortunate that famous singers like Blake Shelton when he was just getting started, and ventriloquist Terry Fator, along with many other legends like Percy Sledge, The Gatlin Brothers, Roy Clark, Tony Orlando, The Bellamy Brothers, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Lovin Spoonful, Crystal Gayle, Leon Russell, Mel Tillis, T.G. Sheppard, Moe Bandy, Ray Price, Charlie Daniels and The Lettermen have graced her stage.

The Oklahoma Balladeer Les Gilliam has also graced the stage of the Poncan Theatre with his talent.

The headline in the Ponca City News on August 7, 1927 read “NEW THEATRE NEAR COMPLETION.” The Poncan Theatre opened on September 20, 1927. Thirty minutes before the opening show, uniformed ushers led the sidewalk crowd into the lobby. The 1200 seats filled fast. Tickets were $1.10 for the lower floor and loges, while balcony seats were 50 cents.

The short subject reel featured “Our Gang,” in Harvard vs. Yale, followed by Shanghai Bound, a Paramount film.

Added attractions were two vaudeville acts. In addition to movies on opening night, Vera Byerhoff, chief organist for the Poncan, played an organ solo on the new Wurlitzer.

The Poncan, designed by the Boller Brothers (of Kansas City) as an “atmospheric theatre,” has elaborate ceilings and ornamentation, giving one the feeling of being somewhere exotic. The building cost $280,000 including equipment, plus it had a new $22,500 Wurlitzer pipe organ. Fred Pickrel was the first managing director of the new theatre.

The building was owned by the Poncan Theatre Co., comprised of Charles Calkins, George Brett, Eugene Wetzel, and Dr. J.A. Douglass. Calkins founded the C.F. Calkins Department Store; Brett had the George H. Brett Implement Co. next door; Wetzel owned the Germania National Bank and Dr. Douglass was a dentist. (Pat Morris, who is currently a board member of the Poncan Theatre, is George Brett’s great granddaughter).

The Poncan is one of the few its size that doesn’t have pillars to support the balcony. The support comes from a 5-foot thick “I-beam” that spans the entire width of the

building. The “I-beam” was brought in on a series of flat cars, with a crane at each end.

Part of the vaudeville equipment was an on-stage elevator, which was unheard of in those days. The elevator moved furniture up and down for plays and was also used for magic acts.

During 1928 - Manager Fred Pickrel brought in musicals, plays, and famous entertainers such as John Phillip Sousa Band, Sigmund Romberg & Sally Rand, who appeared on stage with only her fans and a large transparent bubble balloon. Charles Curtis, a Kansas senator, spoke from the stage of The Poncan. A Republican, Curtis visited Ponca City to campaign for Herbert Hoover for president and for himself as a vice presidential nominee. Francis Smith Carron, head of music for the Ponca City Schools and a prominent Republican, introduced Curtis.

1929 - Sound was added for movies, and in April, the first talkies were shown in Ponca City. Smitty’s Boys and Menís Wear staged their first annual Kiddies Show.

1931 - Will Rogers performed on Feb. 5 to the largest audience in the theatreís history.

On April 20, Ethel Barrymore appeared on stage in “The Constant Wife”.

On May 1, 1931, Fred Pickrel sold three theatres - the Poncan, Ritz, and Murray to the Griffith Amusement Co., operators of a large “chain” theatre system in Oklahoma and Texas.

1933 - Aug. 25 the Poncan closed due to two lawsuits one by lessors of the Poncan for back rent; and one by Pickrel to establish a prior lien on Poncan equipment. The suits were dismissed and Pickrel proceeded under a new agreement with the lessors. On Sept.

10, the Poncan reopened.

1934 - Smitty’s Boys & Men’s Wear sponsored an annual style show at the Poncan.

Admission was a lead pencil from each patron that Smitty then donated to the schools.

The audience watched film strips of “Our Gang,” “Three Stooges,” and cartoons. The highlight of the show was the Pie Eating contest.

1935 - Jan 2 “The Green Pastures” a live Pulitzer Prize winning play was presented on the Poncan stage. Tickets prices were $2.24, $1.64, and $1.12, which included tax.

October - The Tovarich Road Show presented “Tobacco Road.” In December, Jeanette MacDonald starred in “The Firefly” on the Poncan stage.

1936 - Variety listed America’s most popular movie stars #1 - Shirley Temple; #2 - Clark Gable.

1937 - Periodically, the theater sponsored “Bank Night”

in an effort to boost attendance. Each patron was given a number and the numbers were drawn for a pool of money. If the winning number was not present, the pot was increased. At times, it was as much as $600 and the crowd was so large they had to stand outside and listen via a loud speaker system. Walt Disney released the first feature length cartoon - Snow White.

1938 - MGM bought the movie rights to the famous children’s book, The Wizard of Oz. Some of the theater seats were upgraded.

1939 - A brilliant new marquee was installed on the front of the theatre. It was powered with neon lights that were maroon, yellow and blue. It also had a three-sided, two-row “letter board,” that identified the movie title and the cast (the current marquee is patterned after the 1927 one). Bob Browning was the manager, employed by Consolidated Theatres, Inc., owners of the Poncan. Consolidated later became Video Independent Theatres until the theatre closed in 1985.

1946 - Donald R. Hall became the manager and had the longest tenure of any manager of the Poncan and retired in 1977. Frances Hall, his wife, helped with the business until her untimely death in 1967.

She collapsed in the second floor theatre offices and died shortly after.

1954-55 - In an attempt to revive interest in theatregoing, the Poncan was remodeled, the marquee was enlarged, and a flame-proof waterfall type curtain was substituted for the original curtains. The original heating and air conditioning system was replaced with a 68-ton air conditioning system. The 1,000 new posture-design theatre seats were installed on the main floor and the balcony. The original mezzanine furnishings were replaced with new furniture from Jay G. Paris, who had furnished the Poncan in 1927. Mayor Herman Smith welcomed the patrons to the refurbished theater on Christmas Eve. The featured movie was Artists and Models, starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

1957 - Children, together with a few parents, extended from corner to corner on Saturday morning, April 6, as they waited for the theater to open. It was the 30th annual Kid’s Party sponsored

by Smitty’s, and the boys and girls packed the theater. Following the movie, the Boy Scouts advanced the colors, the audience sang “America,” and gave the Pledge of Allegiance. Three groups of dance students performed, then an accordion solo, a comedy song and dance number, and a fash-

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George Goldsmith, an Attucks student, successfully defended his pie-eating title when he defeated eight boys and three girls. The A&M Dairy furnished treats for the party.

Also, for two Dr. Pepper bottle tops, kids could attend the “Dr. Pepper Kiddie Shows”.

1962 - The marquee was enlarged again, and downstairs restrooms were added to the theatre.

During the 40s 50s 60s and 70s large hand-painted framed canvas banners were displayed in front of the Poncan Theatre that were created by the theatre artist, Earl Sturgis.

The banners were painted in the third floor “art shop” near the projection booth. The theatre has photographs of many of these banners that were used to promote movies during this era of motion pictures (see movie list below). In addition, movie stars often made the theatre circuit to promote the pictures. The theatre has pictures of Francis the Talking Mule in front of the theatre.

Tonto, Jay Silverheels (from the Lone Ranger), was also at the theatre promoting “Indian Paint”. Employees would regularly dress up in costumes to promote the motion pictures and bring life to the theatre.

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1988 - The Poncan Theatre Company, a non-profit, taxexempt corporation, was organized by Kay County cultural and preservation enthusiasts who recognized the historical importance of the theatre to the community.

1989 - The theatre building was donated to the Poncan Theatre Company through a generous gift from Enloe and Wanda Baumert. Larry Buck’s drive and passion to save the Poncan across the next 20 plus years were monumental and continue to this day.

1990 - The dream of restoring the historically significant Poncan Theatre began in earnest in June, with the kickoff of a membership drive.

The goal was to raise $930,000 to restore the 1927 theatre and operate it as a performing arts center. The restoration was slated to be done in three phases: 1) replace roof, update mechanical, electrical, and sound systems, 2) clean/ replace carpeting, revamp offices and stage areas, and 3) restore original marquee, secure stained glass panels, and repair exterior masonry.

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1974 - Reclining seats were installed on the ground level of the theater.

1985 - The theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to historical inputs provided by Barney Alston (one of the first and longest tenured employees of the theatre, 1927-1985).

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1991 - Volunteers were chosen to participate in a local fund drive headed up by Charles Casey. On November 2, the theatre presented “Bring Back the Magic...a Preview of the Poncan.” The Poncan Theatre Board named Jo Ann Muchmore as director. Ms. Muchmore indicated one of her principal reasons for returning to Ponca City to assume the theatre position was the importance of saving the Poncan for generations to come.

1992 - Restoration began in earnest to bring the original building back to life through the leadership of Bill Goldsberry who organized a dedicated team of volunteers.

Leland Smith volunteered to help oversee the many outside contractors. It took 15 tons of plaster to repair the deteriorated interior and DuPont reproduced the original carpet. A list of the citizen volunteers who donated their time and money is in a place of honor at the Poncan Theatre.

On March 28th the Poncan Theatre Company “actors” presented the first annual “Taste and Tasteless” performance as a fund raiser (this production is now an annual event for the theatre).

1993 - The theatre hosted a community telethon as a fund raiser. WBBZ employees commemorated the station’s first broadcast in 1927 from the Poncan Theatre stage. Dave May and Joe Anderson were emcees. Cable ONE, KPNC, KLOR, and KIXR radio stations also participated (ironically, in 2010 TEAM radio (KPNC and KLOR), owned by Bill Coleman, will broadcast from new studios in the Poncan Theatre West wing).

The community called in pledges of over $26,000, Conoco announced a grant of $150,000, and a $150,000 grant was received from the Mabee Foundation in Tulsa. Another innovative “fund raiser” was created and crafted by Susan Buck. She took material from

the 1955 theatre curtain and made 500 (numbered) stuffed teddy bears nicknamed “Boller Bears,” after the Poncan architects. Theatre volunteers sold the bears for $50 each.

Joe Harris of Muskogee donated renovated projectors to the theater. The projectors had originally been in a Tulsa theater. Don Dobbs, who worked for the OSU Educational Television Department, spent months rejuvenating the projectors. “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” starring Ben Johnson played for 3 nights in August. Don Dobbs, projectionist, used the old reel-to-reel projectors to show the film. As a footnote and to honor some of the past fulltime projectionist of the Poncan Theatre, they are: Barney Alston, Troy Wideman, Raymond Cox, Fred Wear, and Joe Richardson.

Barney and Geneva Alston, long time employees at the Poncan, donated their American flag to the theater. It had flown over the building on many special occasions, particularly on the 4th of July, marking Independence Day and also the birthday of Don Hall, theater manager for many years. The history of the Poncan Theatre can not be described without also recognizing Mr. Elis Reed who for countless years spent his nights sweeping, mopping, and cleaning the theatre (and polishing the brass frame of the theatre box office); his efforts to maintain the beauty of the theatre for the movie goers of Ponca City will forever be appreciated. Kenneth Bryant was also a long time employee and handyman at the theatre.

1994 - The Poncan held its grand reopening and open house on September 18. For the first time in many years, visitors saw the hand-painted stage curtain that features an outdoor Mediterranean garden with the ocean visible in the distance. The artist signed it “Kansas City Scenic 1927.”

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1996 - The Poncan won a major award at the state Main Street banquet. It was voted the best interior renovation in the state. The gilded plaster strip above the front doors was painted three times, after Kilz treatments, and each time, it came back greenish black. Bobby Holroyd, an artist, treated it with “guaranteed poison” for the fungus it seemed to have, and painted it a fourth time. And it turned black again, with the splotches of green showing through.

Some thought it was the blood of the ghost seeping down from upstairs. Or, does anyone know where they stored the popcorn oil in the early days?

1997 - The theater received a $124,000 endowment from the estate of Edythe DeMar, a longtime Poncan and Conoco employee.

2006 - Dave May was named the Executive Director. He initiated many innovative actions during his tenure from 20062011 to include: starting the Evans Childrenís Academy of Performing Arts, the Poncan Opry, the free summer Childrenís Film Festival, Andyís Wacky World television program for kids, and facilitating the move of Team Radio offices and broadcasting to the theatre. This move prompted the design, build-out and funding of new theatre offices. He led efforts to restore and establish

the worldís largest collection of 1930s ìhand painted lobby artî which directly led to the return of the historic painting of Will Rogers. Other major projects included: re-rigging the stage, updating the sound and lighting systems, restoring the entire brick exterior of the building, re-starting the Friends of the Poncan support group, overseeing the creation of the Poncan Newsreel newsletter, creating the on-screen advertising program, initiating automated online ticket sales, introducing the two cash register system to the concession stand which streamlined customer service and maximized sales. He introduced the concept of outsourcing some of the functions of the theatre like grant writing and technical support allowing the theatre to operate more efficiently and he was the first to champion the yet to be realized multi-use vision for the Poncan to help sustain it well into the future.

In addition to managing and overseeing creative projects of the Poncan, Dave also took an active role in producing and even appearing in many of the Poncan productions including: Taste and Tasteless for nearly 20 years, emcee of the Poncan Opry, magician and ventriloquist for countless tours as well as Andy’s Wacky World television program. During Dave’s tenure at the Poncan his entire family got into the

act with wife Lori directing children’s shows and their children Dawson, and Emily always being present to help with all theatre projects.

2007 - The historic Poncan Theatre Will Rogers painting was returned to the theatre

by Central State University at the request of the Hall family. The painting had hung in Don Hallís office during his time as manager of the theatre. The painting is thought to have been painted by Richard Gordon Matzene, a well-known art collector. Originally the painting was commissioned to hang in the Will Rogers Claremore Museum but for some unknown reason was replaced by a nearly identical painting that now hangs in the museum.

2008 - Patricia Evans established the Evans Children’s Academy of Performing Arts through a gift of $25,000 that gives children (K through 12th grades) an opportunity to explore their interest in live theatre. Mrs. Evans is a native of Ponca City and was married to Lloyd ìJerryî Evans, deceased. Her involvement with the Poncan Theatre includes serving on the Poncan Board, being chairperson for ìTaste and Tastelessî, and serving as an advisory member of the Poncan Endowment Board.

2010 - New theatre offices were built in the East frontage of the theatre to allow the broadcast stations of Team Radio (Bill Coleman, owner) to be built in the old “Cozy Barber Shop” area. Charles Hall, son of Donald Hall, and Charles’ wife, Jeannie, financed and did much of

the labor for the new offices.

Michael Morris, Ponca City’s “Artist in Woodwork” did the finish work. Dave May had the vision and drive to make this all possible.

2011 - September 20, Bill Coleman’s Team Radio stations (KLOR and KPNC) broadcast for the first time from the new state-of-the-art radio studios at the Poncan Theatre.

2012 - February 1, The new Poncan Theatre website was brought online due to the efforts of Rick Logan, website designer for The Ponca City News.

2013-2015 - During the past several years the theatre has been redefining the role the Poncan plays in the community because there are numerous entertainment venues available in the surrounding area.

The Evans Childrenís Academy of Performing Arts has expanded under the direction of Eddie Dixon with the continued support of Pat Evans.

Involving the youth of our community in the Poncan is vital.

Live performances continue to be important and can help sustain operations, but attendance varies considerably.

2016 - The Capital Fundraising Campaign sought to make needed repairs to the 90 year old building that included new auditorium HVAC unit, totally remodeled dressing rooms, an updated sound system, exterior painting and repairs, a planned electronic marquee, and the initial designs for new lower level restrooms.

2017 - Join us as we celebrate our 90th birthday we are moving forward with much great success.

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The church that is now known as Albright United Methodist Church can trace its beginning back 92 years when it was created in late 1925.

At that time the area of town that was west of the Santa Fe railroad tracks was growing rapidly and had no church facility there. The Kansas Conference of the Evangelical Church created Lincoln Heights Chapel as a mission in Oklahoma. The name was soon changed to First Evangelical Church. In 1946 there was a union of two denominations (the Evangelical Church and the United Brethren Church) and the church name was changed to First Evangelical United Brethren Church (EUB). Another union in 1968 (between the EUB and the Methodist Church) resulted in the church name becoming Albright United Methodist Church.

The church was named for Jacob Albright who had founded the Evangelical denomination in 1800 for Germanspeaking Christians in Pennsylvania. Mr. Albright was a part of the early Methodist movement but he had a strong

desire to take the Gospel message to those of his heritage – the Germans – in their native language.

The original facility consisted of a wooden chapel building constructed in 1925 on the west side of the 100 block of South Palm. A sanctuary was built adjacent to the chapel, the basement of which was placed in service in 1929.

Formal dedication of the new building was held November 23, 1930. The addition of the educational section to the building was accomplished in 1967. In 1990 another addition was completed which added an elevator and handicapped accessible restrooms.

Albright’s current pastor is the Rev. April Coates, a native of Ardmore, Oklahoma. After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Child and Family Services, she spent four years at Duke Divinity School where she received a Master’s degree.

She returned to Oklahoma and was ordained in 2014.

She spent five years serving as pastor at both the Wilburton United Methodist Church and as campus minister for

MAXINE MANERING with a quilt she made that was donated to help raise funds for mission projects of the Albright United Methodist Women.

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Eastern Oklahoma State College United Ministries. She began her third year as pastor at Albright UMC in June 2017.

She has made two mission trips to Israel/Palestine and has also spent time in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Belize.

Albright UMC provides numerous educational opportunities including Sunday School classes for all ages, Bible study groups, and other special programs throughout the year.

Camping opportunities are available to children and youth and also to adults at one of three camps operated by the United Methodist Church in Oklahoma.

The church has hosted a community wide Easter egg hunt for six years; for Easter 2017 approximately 500 children participated in the event.

The youth of the church are part of a co-operative youth program that combines with St. Paul’s and Asbury UMC’s in Ponca City and meets on Sunday evenings at 6 pm at St. Paul’s UMC. The church has an active United Methodist Women’s organization as well as groups that meet weekly for quilting and prayer. Music has been a key element in Albright’s

ministry and includes both a chancel choir and a bell choir.

The bell choir was formed in 1989 by Don Appleman with the bells being a memorial to his parents. For the past three Christmas seasons, the Albright choir has combined with the choir from St. Paul’s UMC in Ponca City to perform a joint cantata. The program was presented at both churches. In May of this year a combined choir as well as a bell choir performed at the Oklahoma United Methodist Church Annual Conference in Oklahoma City during their Service of Retirement honoring twenty-four retiring United Methodist pastors.

Outreach programs include regular involvement in the Friendship Feast, participation in Ponca City clean up days and monthly food collections for Ponca City’s New Emergency Resource Agency, needed items for the Child Development Center, and school supplies for Lincoln Elementary School.

It also provides meeting space for the Ponca City Rock Club each month.

The church hosts a neighborhood breakfast the third Saturday of each month and is supportive of the nearby Bridgeway program. The

church has eight lay members who have taken a volunteer training course from the Oklahoma Department of Correction that help them be better prepared to work with the men at Bridgeway. The Kay County Drug Court periodically has its graduation programs in the sanctuary at Albright.

The last few years the church has also fed the Ponca City High School football team prior to one of its home games.

The church has members that represent it on the Boards of the Child Development Center, Meals on Wheels and the Friendship Feast. Last year during the Christmas holiday season, Albright participated in the Salvation Army Angel Tree program.

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The children’s ministry team started a “First Friday Fun Night” in June. The first Friday of each month there is an activity for children up to fifth grade to come to church for food, games, crafts and a fun time. The children’s ministry team also is involved in a Vacation Bible School event each summer.

Albright is located at 128 South Palm. Sunday morning classes are held weekly at 9:15, followed by the morning worship service at 10:45. You can view the Sunday morning worship services on local cable channel 68, Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Additional information about the church can be found at its website www. albrightumc.org.

In November, Eastman National Bank will join forces with Equity Bank. We’re excited to partner with one of the strongest community banks in the Midwest and a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. We will team up to deliver the very best in community banking.

Our locations in Ponca City and Newkirk will each become key markets for Equity Bank next month. Our name will change to Equity Bank, but the local professionals you know and trust will continue to serve you.

Our focus will remain local, and our bank leadership and service staff will be here for you during the transition.

Equity Bank’s slogan is “We never forget it’s your money.”

Equity is a community bank dedicated to local communities, employees, customers and colleagues in Kay County. We will continue to serve you as THE community bank in Ponca City and Newkirk, with team members who will go the extra mile for you.

In addition, as Equity Bank, we will introduce enhanced products and solutions for both consumers and businesses, such as gift cards, the “Go! Card”, “Auto Save” and much more.

We also will have complimentary ATM usage nationwide so Equity customers will never pay ATM fees again!

It is a privilege to serve our customers, and we look forward to working with them — and welcoming new ones — in the years to come.

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Ownership History at Smith Furnishings Smith Home Furnishings has an interesting family history of ownership through the last 95 years.

W.J. (Jim) Tribble and his wife Clara Campbell Tribble came to Ponca City in 1921 from the Randlett area and established a mattress factory in a 20x40 garage on South 1st Street. Jim was a master craftsman when it came to making cotton mattresses by hand. He also began to work on chairs, divans, and studio couches, a trade he had learned from observation and experience.

Soon, the name “Ponca City Mattress Company” was chosen for the business, and that name continued for the next 50-plus years. Clara was the seamstress for the first few years, after which other women were employed to help when the need arose.

The Tribbles had two sons, W.L. (Laverne) and J.R. (Bob) Tribble, who also helped their parents during their school years. Both of the boys were called into service during World War II, and were stationed in the Pacific. They were both awarded many medals for their service.

Laverne managed the firm for years when his parents could no longer work. In the late 1940s, he created a special line of innerspring mattresses known as the “Ponca Princess,” the “Ponca Chief,” and the “Ponca Chief Supreme,” as well as a line of Posture-Perfect Supreme bedding in all sizes. Many of these products were sold in the local trade area, and proved to be a popular line of bedding.

The family had bought property at 847 North Union soon after moving to Ponca City, where a concrete block building was eventually constructed that served their needs for about 53 years. It consisted of around 9,500 square feet. Years later, a 1,500-square-foot addition was put onto the original building.

Robert Smith, Clara’s nephew, worked for the firm after he returned from mili-

tary duty in 1947, and he began to acquire an interest in the mattress and furniture business. He started his own furniture repair and upholstery business in 1953.

Robert bought the property north of the Ponca City Mattress Company in 1963, and constructed his first building in early 1964 at 901 North Union. He hired several employees to assist with the business, while his wife Mildred was the bookkeeper and performed all of the office procedures.

When the Ponca City Mattress Company came up for liquidation in 1974, Robert and his sons decided to buy it to acquire the property.

Eventually, the name was changed to Smith Home Furnishings, since the firm no longer manufactured mattresses, but only retailed them. Larry and Roger Smith joined their father in this endeavor, and successfully kept enlarging the inventory and growing the business.

Their mother Mildred continued to work in the office for many years. Their sister Karen returned to Ponca City in 1987 after teaching high school in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, and helped in the merchandising area of the store. The store’s trade area was considered to be a 50-mile radius of Ponca City at that time. Waterbeds played a considerable part in the growth of the business at the time. Lisa, Roger’s wife, was the bookkeeper and computer expert for a number of years during this period.

In 1989, the Grand Galleria, located at 417 East Grand in downtown Ponca City and formerly known as the Montgomery Ward building, came up for sale. The building had been completely remodeled and updated a few years earlier, and it had the space that the Smiths needed. So, they purchased it and began further remodeling to suit their needs.

Several furniture company designers were brought in from North Carolina to draw up plans and help

SMITH HOME Furnishings has an interesting family history of ownership through the last 95 years. with the new layout of the store. The building consisted of three floors and a basement, including the only glass elevator in Ponca City.

It allowed plenty of room for furniture displays and stock.

The warehouse on North Union was still being used for additional storage.

The building proved to be a good location for the new downtown home of Smith Home Furnishings. Customers could stroll through the four floors and view a wide array of furniture on display, arranged to resemble home

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settings. The Smith family received many compliments by furniture dealers and manufacturers on the unique remodeled features that were incorporated into the old building.

Robert Smith commissioned artist Anne Vandagriff to paint a mural on the wall of the mezzanine floor which measured 20 by 9 feet.

A scene from the early 1940s came to life on the wall, depicting the north side of the 400 block of East Grand Avenue during that period.

Anne, a veteran of mural painting, had created them from Texas to Alaska. Her work included murals for several churches, including the Freewill Baptist Church in Blackwell.

She used photographs from the former Glass Negative and from residents Bethel Freeman and Bob Westmoreland to create the Grand Galleria mural. Robert also had her incorporate the 1947 Ford coupe which he currently owns. The painting included such bygone businesses as Hatcher’s Gifts, Southwestern Stationery and Supply, Jay G. Paris Furniture, Montgomery Ward, Harris Lunch, and J.A. Jennings Buick Motor Company.

One of the first La-Z-Boy galleries in the nation was opened at the store in September 1992. Other gallery displays included Kincaid and Broyhill.

In January 1994, the former Jay G. Paris location came up for sale, and the Smith family decided to purchase it and

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Again, much remodeling and updating was done to make the best use of the new space.

A large doorway was cut into the wall between the buildings. Offices that were in the rear of the former Wards building were moved to the front. The beautiful stairway in the Paris building formed a centerpiece around which to arrange furniture.

After remodeling was completed during the summer, the store was reopened in October 1994. The 10,000 square feet of display space made a big difference. The charm of the architecture was a complement to the many furniture and accessory lines sold by Smith Home Furnishings.

One of the company goals was to greet people with a smile and make them feel important as they shopped in the store. The Smiths set goals and ideals for customer service that strove for always making the customers satisfied and happy. It was a great feeling for the Smiths to be a part of the downtown Grand Avenue scene for many years, but the family had long held a desire to be located on 14th Street, which is sometimes called “the busiest street in Kay County.”

Waiting for the right time and opportunity finally paid off when, in the summer of 2004, the former Ponca Auto Mall went on the market. The building had been erected in the 1970s and served as the original location of K-Mart.

It had lots of space, a large pickup and delivery area located on one floor, and a great location at 2500 North 14th Street. It would require much cleanup and redecorating, but it seemed to be just the kind of building that the Smiths desired. and needed.

To this day, the warehouse receives many semi-truckloads of merchandise every week. Employees repair, clean up, and prepare items

for pickup and delivery, as well as handle the Customer Service Department.

The office area already had ample space for the business’s needs, so the transition was smooth for that part of the operation.

The Smith family is thrilled to have been able to move to the current location, to continue growing and expanding to meet the needs of the customers.

Smith Home Furnishings was founded on the principle of working hard and striving to make people happy and satisfied with their purchases. Special orders have always been a large part of the business. The company has many samples of fabric and wood so that a customer may create a one-of-a-kind look. The sales staff works very hard to help all customers to achieve their desires while offering competitive prices. The team is determined to earn the customers’ business, and to provide a beautiful showroom with great values on quality furnishings.

Each year, Larry and his wife Charlotte attend several furniture markets in order to keep up with current trends for their customers. Charlotte was responsible for the coloring and layout designs for the current location.

Thirteen years after making the move to 14th Street, the Smiths feel that they made the right choice, and they receive much exposure in the current location.

“Ponca City is a great place to live and raise a family in,” Larry Smith said. “We are proud to live here, and it is the hometown for most of our family and staff. We are committed to being the best furniture store in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.”

Smith Home Furnishings is open Monday through Saturday. The public is invited to come in and look over the wide selection.

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St. Mary’s Is Keystone in Community

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In 1894, a Catholic parish was established in present day Ponca City, then Indian Territory.

The Catholic Church in Ponca City has always been affiliated with the school, originally known as St. Mary’s Institute that opened in 1901. The new and current church building of St. Mary’s Catholic Church was completed in 1953-54.

It was built at 707 East Ponca Street, next to the existing St. Mary’s Catholic School and was attached to the school with a covered portico. Many of the elegant stained glass windows in the church depict saints of the New World, whose lives and labors were dedicated to Jesus Christ and Evangelization in the Americas.

Evangelization and discipleship remain the focus and mission of the Church today.

Father Carson Krittenbrink is the current pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk. The Pastor came to St. Mary’s parish in 2016 after two previous assignments in the diocese.

Father is a native of Kingfisher, Oklahoma and grew up on a farm and cattle operation. He leads the Church and the school. Father Deva Undralla, a native of India, is Associate Pastor, and Mr. Richard Robinson remains Deacon after many years of service. Father Deva and Deacon Robinson assist in bringing the sacraments to many in the Church. Parish Council members, who assist in making decisions for the parish, are elected by the parishioners for intervals of service. The Church of Saint Mary is under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City led by Archbishop Paul Coakley. Marriage preparation and Baptismal preparation issues and education are addressed by Father Carson, Father Deva and Deacon Robinson.

Although the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City maintains the department known as the Office of Evangelization, it is a new concept for a local parish in Oklahoma to engage their own staff in this mission, and began only this year at St. Mary’s.

The Office of Evangelization at St. Mary’s is headed by Christopher “Chris” Beck, a native of Ohio who came to Ponca City this summer. With Father Carson, he hopes to address the widening gap between faith and life, by introducing people to the Person of Jesus Christ, and “Making Disciples”. His energy and youthful enthusiasm foster his mission and outreach programs.

There are many opportunities for faith enrichment at St. Mary’s Church. Adult education includes the Christian formation process known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). This class is currently in progress for anyone who wishes to become a Roman Catholic, to become an active Catholic again or to just learn about Catholicism. It is not too late to join the current session by calling 580-765-7794. Classes for current adult Catholics who wish to experience a deeper relationship with a personal God are also on-going, usually at times in spring and fall, determined by the Adult

Education Committee. A women’s Bible study, a men‘s Bible study, and a new Catholic Young Adults Theology for those 18-39 years of age are offered.

Three women’s guilds, St. Elizabeth, St. Francis and Trinity Guilds, provide fellowship, service and a prayerful agenda for women of the parish. The Knights of Columbus is a men’s organization founded in 1882.

St. Mary’s Knights continue charitable works and work for the Church and the public good in Ponca City. The Knights of Columbus organization initiated a campaign in 1951 to lobby for the public adoption of the phrase “under God” in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.

St. Mary’s Catholic School is a complex ministry of the Church, requiring much time, talent, resources, and labor. In recent years, St. Mary’ Church has invested much effort into the education of all children, especially those who might not attend a Catholic school.

Religious education (RE) for children K-6 is under the direction of Mrs. Bridgit Coleman (580-382-6010) and meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. “Finding God” by the Loyola Press is the curriculum for children.

These classes ready children who do not attend St. Mary’s School for the sacraments, as well as teach children and youth to know, grow and go in the Catholic faith. Sacramental Preparation classes are also held for children (with their parents) who have missed the proper age or timeline for entry into the sacramental life. RE is an evening of learning and fun, with an occasional “potluck” and a monthly opportunity to attend mass.

Mrs. Lisa Deming (580-3826011) directs the dynamic Youth Ministry (junior and senior high). which provides many opportunities for service projects, including a December progressive dinner, monthly and Thanksgiving dinner Friendship Feast service, and the annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween party for children. Youth Religious Education meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. The Senior Youth of both Ponca City and Newkirk, attended the Stuebenville Youth Conference in Ohio this summer for a joyous week of prayer, and lessons of evangelization and discipleship. The youth group has planned a fundraiser “Catholic Trivia Night” for the entire parish on October 13th, a night of fun and fellowship.

Many other ministries are necessary to meet the needs of the parish. The Music Ministry, under the leadership of Connie Van Ausdall, includes a youth and adult choir and the preparation of the music used in the liturgy. Parishioners volunteer for the Building, Grounds and Maintenance Committee and the Art and Environment Committee, which keep the environment inside and outside of the church both safe and beautiful. St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery is another committee managed duty.

Family Life Committee celebrates holidays and events in the church and community. The Christmas “Tree of Life” is the main project and

ST. MARY’S Church as it stands in October of 2017. organizes the Church’s gifts to the local needy. Christian Services Ministry provides bereavement dinners, greeting cards as indicated, and senior activities including “The Birthday Brunch” and mentoring children at St. Mary’s School. Father Deva, Deacon Robinson, and lay ministers visit the nursing homes and shut-ins, and bring conversation and Holy Communion to those unable to attend Mass.

Technology has offered members many new ways to stay in touch with the Church.

This past year, the parish has offered parishioners a modernized and easy way to financially support the

Church. “Faith Direct eGiving” is a convenient on-line way to give without having to remember the traditional church envelope for weekly monetary stewardship. Envelopes are still available to those who prefer this method of contribution. Another electronic service offered to parishioners is FORMED. FORMED is a digital display or app that gives parishioners access to a library of video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations, and eBooks from the Church’s foremost presenters. It is an exciting and free way for parishioners to stay in touch with the latest media while using their

electronic devices anytime.

Parishioners are informed of the latest church news, urgent notices and changes to schedules by signing up for “Flocknotes”, and receive the information by text message from the church office.

Recent church activities include: the Back to School Picnic; a welcome social for Chris Beck; Fall Fest’ 17 on September 30th (the Parent-Teacher Council school fundraiser); the Blessing of the Pets on October 3 in celebration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi; and a bus trip to Oklahoma City on September 23rd to celebrate the beatification of Father Stanley Rother. On Septem-

ber 23rd, two buses left St. Mary’s in the early morning to attend this ceremony honoring the Oklahoma native and the first American martyr. It was only the second beatification in the United States. “His beatification is a verification that God can do great things with relatively ‘insignificant’ people,“ Bishop Mueggenborg stated.

“Insignificant” people everywhere are doing great things, including in our hometown of Ponca City. St. Mary’s Catholic Church information, mass times (including a Spanish mass), the weekly bulletin and calendar can be found at: www.stmarypc.com or by calling 580-765-7794

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Brooke’s Boutique On North First Street Brooke Dyer began sewing as a girl. Her mother taught her how to sew, and her grandmothers sewed as well. It was a hobby put aside as she raised her children and worked on her education. Brooke attended the University Center in Ponca City graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. After she graduated, she decided to continue doing one of the things she loved most.

In April of 2010 Brooke bought a single needle embroidery machine, planning on monograming towels and bags for Christmas gifts. Due to word of mouth among friends and family Brooke had more work than she could keep up with.

She added a new 16 needle machine. She ran her small business from her office in her home while her children continued their education in Ponca City Schools. This gave her the ability to attend their events and help her husband Darren Dyer at his Farm Bureau office where he has been for 26 years.

Darren and Brooke’s oldest daughter, who graduated from Ponca City High School, Bree teaches second grade at Garfield, their son also graduated from Ponca City and is currently serving our country in the United States Marine Corps.

Their youngest daughter Hannah will graduate from Ponca City High School next year and is currently attending classes at the UC of Ponca City. The whole family is active in the Ponca City area and is proud to be from Ponca City.

After some consideration, Brooke decided to expand her business. She and Darren converted their detached garage into a shop and added a screen printing service. She expanded to include vinyl, pad printing, sublimation printing, and rhinestone decorating. Brooke also began selling advertising products. She can make vinyl decals for windows, cups and many other things. Sublimation printing involves applying an image to a surface. These surfaces include but are not limited to: phone covers; license

plates, mugs, fabric, clipboards and metal or acrylic. The image can be something Brooke’s Boutique has on file or a picture of a loved one you supply.

Items that are sublimated make excellent personalized gifts and keepsakes. The promotional products provided by Brooke’s Boutique are endless. Pens, cups, koozies, note pads, are just a few of the thousands of personalized products offered for your business or personal marketing needs. The marketing and personalization opportunities provided by Brooke’s Boutique are unmatched due to what can be done in house right here in Ponca City or their unlimited resources.

Brooke Dyer became a Printwear recognized professional in 2016. She also received her certificate of professional training and achievement, GSG Embroidery certification and GSG Screen-printing acknowledgement in 2017.

After outgrowing the home garage, Brooke opened a shop at 109 N. 1st Street. The official opening was in July of 2017.

Since opening the shop downtown, Brooke has had to remove two walls to make room for business expansion. She currently is the only supplier of Letter jackets in Ponca City. She has had the opportunity to order letterman jackets for numerous students at Ponca City and other area schools. Brooke has also manufactured uniforms for local football, baseball, soccer and softball teams. In addition to putting vinyl on shirts and other items, she has made and applied vinyl for signage at several area businesses. The promotional items Brooke’s Boutique offers have been used by many businesses for marketing at golf tournaments, sporting events, community events and personalized supplies within local businesses.

Brooke’s Boutique is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. located at 109 N. 1st Street. Brooke’s Boutique is available at other times by phone: 580-716-9622, email: brookesboutique@cableone. net, and on Facebook at facebook.com/brookesboutiquepc.

GROUND ROUND Bar and Grill will celebrate its fourth anniversary this month. The business is located at 720 East Prospect Avenue.

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For owners Marc and Kathy Leavell, the achievement is one more milestone in their 32-year history as top-notch restaurateurs in Ponca City.

In 1983, the young couple purchased Ken’s Pizza and became part of the Ponca City community.

In 1987, the Leavells built a Mazzio’s Pizza location at 720 East Prospect. After a remodel and rebranding to become Mazzio’s Italian Eatery in 2009, the Leavells decided to leave the franchise and turn their family-owned business into Ground Round Grill and Bar in 2013.

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Recent additions to the offerings at Ground Round include a well-stocked salad bar, dining on the patio every day when weather permits, and trivia contests on Thursday evenings.

Ground Round is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“The bar is open late until the games are over or until all of the customers have gone,” Marc said.

Exciting Year at Law Office It has been another exciting year at Martin Jean and Jackson. The firm completed construction on its new building in Stillwater and moved into the new location at 400 South Duck in late August.

“It has been a good year for the firm,” stated Paul Martin.

“We continue to grow, and have utilized opportunities for our practice to add space and better locations for our clients.”

In addition to the new building, partner, Kenny Jean, and his family moved to Stillwater this summer. Jean will now be working out of the Stillwater and Ponca City locations.

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He will join Ponca City native, Jacob Biby, in the firm’s Tulsa office. “Glendening brings 30 years of litigation experience to the firm and has been an excellent addition to the team,” says Martin.

“Over the years, the firm has really grown into a statewide personal injury practice. We now serve all of Oklahoma, but are very proud to have started in Ponca City and to have such deep roots in this community,” stated partner, Scott Jackson. Five of the firm’s 9 attorneys are Po-Hi graduates- Michael Martin, Jacob Biby, Patrick Collogan, Halli Martin and Michael O’Rear all grew up in Ponca City and are proud to continue to serve the Ponca City community.

Scott Jackson and Patrick Collogan remain in the Ponca City office located at 1324 East Grand Avenue. The

firm purchased the historic building in 2016 and has made significant updates and improvements to the building.

“It has been a great year in our new location and we feel fortunate to be the caretakers of such a beautiful property.

We are committed to preserving the building’s appearance that this town has come to recognize over the years,” stated Scott Jackson.

Representing clients who have been injured in accidents or find themselves in disputes with insurance companies have always been the firm’s primary areas of focus.

“We’ve always been proud to stand with local citizens and help them with their legal issues in these areas.” added Jackson.

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Ask anyone who has lived in Ponca City for a while and they will tell you that today’s Ponca City economy looks far different than the local economy did 20 years ago.

While the actual employment numbers appear remarkably similar, the jobs are spread out in more firms, and those companies tend to be small, agile companies based here, as opposed to in another state.

The role of the Ponca City Development Authority or PCDA, is to grow employment and pay scales in Ponca City. To do this, PCDA works with existing Ponca City companies, companies that have an interest in expanding into Ponca City, as well as start-ups and entrepreneurs to continue to keep up with changes in the global economy and make Ponca City a location of choice for economic base employers.

PCDA is a public trust of the

City of Ponca City, formed in July, 2003 with the mission of diversifying the local economy. The organization, which works closely with the City of Ponca City as its independent economic development agency, is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees.

All PCDA Trustees are volunteers with no financial ties to the Authority who oversee the use of a one half cent sales tax dedicated to economic development. Trustees are appointed by the Mayor and City Commission to three year terms.

The current Chairman of PCDA is Natalie Fraser, Marketing Director for Lindsay Manufacturing. The Vice Chairman is Steve Hermann of Coldwell Banker Heritage Realty and the Secretary is Lee Evans of Evans & Associates. The Trustees are Joe Denoya of Pemberton Chevrolet; Mark Southard, Phillips 66

Retiree and Chaplain; Garrett Bowers of Bowers Trucking and Nancy Rathbun, owner of Completely Quilted, who serves as both a PCDA Trustee and as Vice Mayor for the City of Ponca City. The legal counsel for the organization is Derrin Hiatt of Baumert, Cummins and Hiatt and the Authority’s accounting needs are provided by Chuck Van Cleave, C.P.A. of Van Cleave and Associates.

PCDA is funded by a one half cent sales tax, approved by the voters in 1994 and then renewed in 2003, 2008 and 2013. To provide proper control of this public money, PCDA is audited annually by an independent accounting firm. Since it’s formation, PCDA has consistently produced “clean” audits without negative findings.

As a public agency, all meetings of the Authority are open

THE LILES FAMILY announced in October that The Bag Lady Boutique and Salon would become “Liles and Company.”

Liles and Company Formed On Oct. 5, the Liles Family of Ponca City announced that The Bag Lady Boutique and Salon would become “Liles and Company.” The new and improved Liles and Company is in the same downtown location, and they continue to offer the quality brands and services that Ponca City has grown to love. They Liles’ have simply added new things, updated their boutique’s look and now will have a new name to match!

The Liles Family purchased their business in December of 2010, and within six months they had moved the boutique to it’s current location at 205 E. Grand Avenue. Their 3,000 square foot building is documented as being built in 1920, although photographs can be found that date the structure back to 1908. The historic building has housed numerous businesses including three clothing stores: Frohlich’s Style Shop, Lady Charles and Moore’s Clothing. The 97-year-old structure has stood the test of time and still showcases the original tin ceilings and many exterior details.

The boutique was recently awarded a façade grant from the Ponca City Main Street Authority and they are using this grant to help partially fund the remolding project.

The Liles Family is proud to own their small piece of Ponca City history, and they have made a conscience effort to utilize local businesses and craftsmen on the upkeep and now remodeling of their building. Hoddy Glass, Custom Powder Coating and Dustless Blasting, Ponca Glass, Decorative concrete by Northcutt, BC Coatings and many others have been instrumental in helping to complete the boutique’s new look.

When Liles and Company opens on October 5th, they will offer brands such as Kendra Scott, Brighton, Fossil, Z Supply, KUT from the Kloth and Dear John Denim. They will be debuting their new children’s clothing line that fits girl’s sizes 7 to 14 and their new website, www.lilesandcompany.com which will allow you to shop with Liles and Company anytime and virtually anywhere. The fullservice salon inside Liles and

Company will have grown to six stylists with a spa pedicure chair and manicure station and a licensed barber who specializes in men’s cuts and shaves.

The Liles family have dedicated themselves to Ponca City by volunteering and raising money for groups such as Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, The Ponca City Humane Society, PoHi Steppers, Kay County OSU Alumni Chapter, the Main Street Organization, Autism Speaks and the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce as well as countless church groups and youth sports teams.

The Liles family also owns The Bottle Shop located in its newly renovated building on the corner of 14th Street and South Avenue. The Liles family of Ponca City includes Dan and Trina Sims, T.J. Liles, Vince, Traci and Dax Iraggi, Liles McKee and Ella McKee, and Paul Muehlberg and Terron Liles.

For more information about Liles and Company, call 580762-8828 or visit them during store hours Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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to the public. The PCDA Board of Trustees holds one regular monthly meeting on the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, located at Fifth and Grand. All actions of the board require a public vote.

Economic development in Ponca City focuses on industrial growth, which includes research, development and non-retail commercial development. Unlike some other communities, retail development is not incentivized in Ponca City. This is based upon a philosophy that the growth of primary jobs will drive investment elsewhere.

Primary jobs are defined as jobs that attract money into the community in return for a product or service going out.

The actual work of economic development can be summarized into four different areas. 1) To expand job opportunities in Ponca City from existing companies; 2) to retain existing jobs in Ponca City; 3) to attract companies, jobs and people to Ponca City; and 4) to help new businesses (start-ups) grow in Ponca City.

While announcements of factory openings grab headlines, the vast majority of job growth in America happens in existing companies. In recent years, fundamental changes in the global economy have created a real need for communities to actively work with their industrial base to ensure that the skilled workforce needed by existing companies is available and that their supply chains are efficient.

Working with local companies on workforce and other important issues requires collaboration by PCDA with other public institutions.

PCDA has a strong partnership with Pioneer Technology Center and the Oklahoma Employment Securities Commission on workforce availability and training. In addition, PCDA works with many other state and local organizations to ensure that Ponca City remains the very best place in the nation for businesses to operate and thrive.

An example of how PCDA works with local industries can be seen in the ICAP, or Industry certification and Assistance Program. This program, which began in 2010, assists Ponca City companies seeking to obtain certifications such as ISO, API or CE. Just last month, ICAP was honored with the highest economic development award given to a program like this when the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) presented its Gold Award to PCDA for ICAP. Local plants can also become the location of choice for larger companies with multiple facilities. To assist in making Ponca City facilities efficient, PCDA launched the Lighten the Load program.

This unique partnership between the local companies, the Ponca City Utility Authority, the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority and First National Bank, replaces the lighting in existing plants at virtually no cost to the participating companies. This reduces energy bills and makes the plants locations of choice for new work in the future.

This program was awarded the IEDC’s Silver Award in 2015 and the prestigious Bellmon award the same year.

To date, 15 companies have participated in the program with an annual savings of over $500,000.

PCDA also fills a more traditional role in economic development, marketing Ponca City to companies for whom Ponca City would be a good fit. The work of industrial recruitment, often described as finding a “needle in a haystack” since every company has different needs, is challenging, but Ponca City record in this regard is among the best in the nation. Recent company additions include Log10, MJ&H Fabrication, Consolidated Oil Well Services and K&C Manufacturing. Perhaps the most well-known example since the Great Recession of 2009 was the successful recruitment of Dorada Foods to Ponca City which opened in 2011 and now employs almost 600 people.

Today’s global environment has truly changed the environment of the workplace with a higher skill level sought, greater employee engagement and typically higher salaries for those skilled jobs. The availability of that workforce, and the skills possessed by those workers, is far and away the most important consideration of all businesses in making decisions about growth. Fortunately, Ponca City is well positioned to compete in this with the presence of Pioneer Technology Center, The University Center of Ponca City, Northern Oklahoma College and nearby Oklahoma State University.

Partnerships among schools and training centers is becoming more and more vital to economic vitality every day.

PCDA serves as a conduit, linking local industries with education and training partners. In addition, PCDA has developed and spearheaded unique programs designed to begin the workforce development process at an early age.

PCDA was also the very first economic development organization in the state of Oklahoma to create an in-house program called “PoncaWorks!” designed to assist local industry to identify, recruit and grow employees with needed skill sets.

For the future, PCDA’s main focus will continue to be to work with existing industries to build upon Ponca City’s growing reputation as one the finest business partnership communities in North America. Through strong ties with

Pioneer Technology Center, the Oklahoma Employment Securities Commission, the City of Ponca City, the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, Northern Oklahoma College and surrounding communities, Ponca City has become the state’s model for efficient, cooperative collaboration.

Growth in the future will be more precise, more targeted and more customized and Ponca City is prepared like none other. The PoncaWorks program continues to expand connections between youth (future employees) and industry with initiatives such as Girl Power! Camp, Careers & Cookies with PoHi Seniors and Mentoring Lunches at Wildcat Academy.

PCDA is one of the most highly regarded economic programs in the State of Oklahoma. It was the first economic development organization in the State of Oklahoma to ever earn accreditation from the IEDC, an accreditation which remains in effect today. The organization has received top awards and has consistently been cited as a “best practice” in economic development. PCDA was the recipient of several state awards and Ponca City itself was ranked by American Express recently as one of the top ten best small cities in the United States for business.

In their description of Ponca City, American Express specifically cited PCDA, the only such economic development organization to be mentioned, as a reason for their ranking.

PCDA’s staff includes Laurence Beliel, the organization’s Director of Business Retention and Expansion. Cynthia Brown serves as Administrative Assistant.

Lori Henderson is PCDA’s Director of Operations. Katherine Long, who is celebrating 10 years with PCDA, is the Small Business and Information Manager. David Myers is the Executive Director and Liz Leaming is the PoncaWorks Program Manager; For more information about PCDA including current demographic information about Ponca City, visit our web site at www.GoPonca.com. For daily updates on industry, jobs available and business in general, Like us on Facebook.com/PoncaCityDevelopmentAuthority and visit www.PoncaWorks. com.

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René’s Stained Glass Shop Opened in 1998 René’s Stained Glass Shop, owned and operated by René Vap, has been in business since 1998.

Ready to purchase sun-catchers, lamps, night lights, bowls, jewelry, ornaments, plant pretties and other home décor items are available at all times for birthdays, showers or wedding gifts, or just that unique gift for someone special. They also sell supplies for your stained glass needs, including a large selection of glass (several nationally known glass company’s products in stock), plus solder, lead, zinc, patina and flux. Beginner classes are offered throughout the year, call now for the next available opening. Class sizes are small for more one-on-one time with the student. Gift certificates are available for any dollar amount, or give the gift of a class to that hard to get for friend.

The business is located at 2751 Kildare Road (½ mile east of Kildare, OK) and can be reached at (580) 362-3548, please leave a message if we are not open. You might call before you head out to the shop because we have no firmly set open hours, but they can meet with you any day of the week for your convenience. Check out the business Facebook page at Rene’s Stained Glass Shop to keep informed about sale items, upcoming events, and class notifications. They

also have a website at www. renesstainedglass.com where you can browse through all of their in-stock merchandise.

All items can be viewed and ordered through the website to either be picked up in person or shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states for your convenience.

The business specializes in providing quality stained glass for their customers, and they strive for 100% customer satisfaction. The business regularly creates custom designed windows, sidelights, transoms, doors and window panels, including commissioned work for churches. Windows and cabinet panels can be seen in local homes and Churches around the area. They also construct home décor items that include, but are not limited to, lamps, bookends, candle holders, ornaments, suncatchers, angels, clocks, and other custom made projects.

The business also does some repairs.

Fused glass bowls (they are food-safe) and jewelry are now in stock and ready for sale. The bowls come in a variety of sizes and can be molded into a large range of shapes due to the variety of slumping molds available.

The jewelry is made with glass fused together to make beautiful handmade pieces that come in an endless variety of colors and can be made into

a variety of shapes including hearts, rectangles, squares, wine glasses, teardrops, and crosses. These truly are oneof-a-kind jewelry pieces.

The shop contains a lighted glass display to illustrate the variety of glass available for your project. This display also assists the customers in choosing the perfect glass combinations that work for them in their particular situation.

They will custom design a pattern to fit with the customer’s idea concept, along with choosing the perfect glass combinations of color and texture to fit their needs.

The business looks forward to creating a specialized project just for you that you can either wear or are proud to display in your home, business or church. Or even better, take a class and make the project yourself!

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the “Office of New Evangelization”. All baptized members of the Church are missionary disciples called to spread the peace and joy of Christ. Catholics believe that this mission is not merely a duty of baptismal promises and confirmation, but begins with a passion developed by an encounter with Jesus Christ.

Father Carson Krittenbrink, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Christopher “Chris” Beck, Office of Evangelization at St. Mary’s are partnered in efforts to evangelize and re-evangelize current members and newcomers to the faith to become disciples of Christ. Although the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City maintains the department known as the Office of Evangelization, it is a new concept for a local parish in Oklahoma to engage their own staff in this mission, and began only this year at St. Mary’s. Father Carson and Chris both realize that their assignments are not only to protect and maintain the internal ministries of the parish, but to win and revive personal commitments to Jesus. These young leaders have brought energy, excitement and new ideas to an older parish, which was established before statehood.

They embody the message of Pope St. John Paul II, “Now more than ever, in a world that is often without light and without courage of noble ideals, people need the fresh, vital spirituality of the Gospel.”

Father Carson Krittenbrink came to Ponca City in 2016.

Father Carson grew up on a farm in Kingfisher, OK. He was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ on June 28, 2014, after he states that he finally seized the calling to the priesthood after ten years of contemplation. After two other assignments, Father Carson was excited to come to St. Mary’s to be in the mission field and to be assigned to a parish with a school. His ideas and current activities for St. Mary’s parish to know Jesus include: a reverent Mass where people can encounter Christ through the liturgy, increased times for confession, a men’s bible study that currently meets in the early morning where the men of the parish encounter Christ through the scriptures, and an overall presence in the life and activities of the church. Parishioners have enjoyed more time and ceremony for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of mass in order to meet Jesus.

Father Carson states that he hopes to work with Chris to increase all Bible studies and their community involvement, to foster a welcoming atmosphere at St. Mary’s, and to promote a general excitement for parishioners to glory in the mercy of being redeemed by the love of Christ on the Cross.

Christopher Beck, a native of Ohio, attended the University of Ball State in Indiana.

Upon graduation, he served three years as a FOCUS Missionary; one year as a campus missionary and two years as Team Director. The FOCUS organization is the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Chris arrived at St. Mary’s this summer, his current mission being to assist the Parishes of St. Mary‘s in Ponca City and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Newkirk in their ongoing evangelization.

Chris states that he is a disciple charged with the task of introducing people to the Person of Jesus Christ, and inspiring and equipping them for a lifetime of Missionary Discipleship.

Father Carson and Chris hope to bring back that excitement of being beloved sinners into the heart of current Church ministries.

Friendship and fraternity are easy outcomes if parishioners know and love Jesus.

They ask for prayers to bolster this new evangelization and making disciples. Some of the current ministries available at St. Mary’s Parish are: men’s and women’s Bible studies, several women’s fellowship and service guilds, a Hispanic ministry, a Catholic Young Adult Group, a vibrant and thriving youth group, St. Mary’s Catholic School which has classes from Pre-K to

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St. Mary’s Church is located at 707 East Ponca Street. The website is stmarypc.com The followers of Jesus spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth out of love for Him. The Church sees a great need to know Him again. Evangelization is not an overnight process, but Father Carson and Chris Beck are excited about the future and evolution of this parish ministry.

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A new life, they both agree, that renews and refreshes all who encounter Him; a life all people yearn for. As St. Augustine, an early theologian said, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in God.”

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NOC Is State’s Oldest Community College The state’s oldest community college, established in 1901, continues its commitment to providing innovative and exciting educational opportunities and services for both students and community.

Newest among the capital improvements at Northern Oklahoma College, the recently opened Cultural Engagement Center (CEC) merges tradition and technology to support Native American student success.

The CEC is one of the initiatives of a $1.75 million fiveyear program grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the college as a Native American Serving Non-tribal Institution (NASNTI) to engage Native American and low-income students to complete college.

Located in the library of the Vineyard Library-Administration Building, the center features a technology lab with desktop and laptop computers for students, two collaboration rooms for tutoring, mentoring or studying and a gathering space for cultural activities, including tribal art exhibits.

A studio room is available for faculty training sessions.

According to Ted Moore, Native American student success specialist, Native mentors from various professional careers will meet with Native students at scheduled times throughout the year, and language workshops will be provided. The traveling exhibit “Cherokee People: a Portrait of a Nation” is currently on view through November 30. A Facebook page (facebook.com/ CECatNOC) and twitter link are available.

Fine Arts events scheduled for 2017-2018 include student theatre and music theatre productions as well as concerts

each semester. Each semester the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery hosts two art exhibits. Through the Renfro Lectureship Series, Under The Streetlamp will present a concert Nov. 29, and a spring guest lecturer will be announced later. Planned for April are the annual Redbud Jazz Festival concert and the annual Gala, featuring NOC alumnus Maestro Gerald Steichen and guest artists from New York City.

Sports rosters and schedules for Mavericks men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball teams are listed at www.noc.edu.com; click on Athletics and then Mavs.

Currently the women’s soccer team is ranked 10th in the NJCAA. KAYE-FM 90.7, the student-operated radio station, broadcasts current information about college events as well as home and selected away basketball games. The station also video streams home games on the college website, www.noc.edu and audio streams all its radio programs.

Ranked in the Top 10 of community colleges across the nation by WalletHub, a personal finance website, Northern is the most affordable institution of higher education in Oklahoma. Led by Dr. Cheryl Evans, the first female president in Northern’s 116year history, the college offers 47 associate degree programs for the 1,237 fall enrollees at NOC Tonkawa and continues to provide life-changing experiences for its clientele.

Humans of NOC, which features stories of students who have attended or are attending NOC, testifies to the impact of the college upon the lives of its students and is accessible

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More information about Northern is available by calling 580.628.6200, visiting the college website at www.noc. edu or coming in person to the Vineyard Library-Administration Building at1220 East

Grand in Tonkawa. To arrange for a tour, contact Blair Turney, coordinator of high school and college relations, e-mail blair.turney@noc.edu or telephone 580.628.6668 or toll free 1.888.429.5715 and ask for College Relations.

2017-2018 NOC Events All performances will be in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

October 27-November 30— Cherokee Nation Art Exhibition 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, Cultural Engagement Center October 27-December 12— Clay Culture Art Exhibition, 12-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Hays Gallery

October 31 Jazz Band Concert November 16-19—Fall Musical Godspell (2 p.m. Nov. 19) November 29— Renfro Lectureship-Under The Streetlamp, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Renfro Center December 10—Concert Band, College Choir and Madrigal Singers Concert January 31—Roustabouts Homecoming Show January 31-March 15—Art Exhibition, 12-4 p.m. MondayThursday, Hays Gallery February 1— Homecoming Basketball Games, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m., Foster-Piper Fieldhouse February 22-25—Spring Musical Lucky Stiff (2 p.m.

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March 31—Alumni & Friends Reunion, 5 p.m. Renfro Center March 31—Roustabouts Benefit Show April 6—Redbud Jazz Festival Concert April 11-May 7— Annual Student Art Exhibition, 12-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Hays Gallery April 19-22—Spring Play God of Carnage (2 p.m. April 22) April 26—Concert Band, College Choir and Chamber Singers Concert April 28—Gala Concert May 5—Commencement, 9:30 a.m. Foster-Piper Fieldhouse May 5—Nurses Pinning Ceremony 12 p.m.

Women’s Guild of First Lutheran Church Meets It was on November 12, 1925, 92 years ago, when fifteen ladies of First Lutheran Church organized The Ladies’ Aid. Today the Ladies’ Aid is known as the Women’s Guild of First Lutheran Church of Ponca City. Our purpose is to: Give of our time to assist the pastor and the congregation in the work of the church Unite together in the works of mercy and charity to others Invite and cultivate a spirit of Christian fellowship with women of the congregation Lead in the work of the church.

Direct and promote an interest regarding our church and its work.

A business and social meeting is held monthly for fellowship and to organize our many ongoing service projects. Usually an outside speaker or program is presented at the monthly meetings followed by devotions, fellowship, refreshments, and the business meeting. A few of our projects are Altar Guild; funeral luncheons and memorials; visiting hospital, shut-ins, and sick church members with Altar flowers; mailing get-well, sym-

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The Kaw Lake Educational Foundation (KLEF) has taken on additional projects this fiscal year including increasing the Everyone in the Pool (EIP) program, the environmental analysis for the Overlook Project, and creation of a playground at the Coon Creek campground at Kaw Lake.

The EIP program with the YMCA reached over 400 second graders with free swim lessons during the 2016-2017 school year.

“For five years we’ve funded this program,” said Brook Lindsay, vice-president of the Kaw Lake Educational Foundation (KLEF). “Our goal ultimately is to offer swim lessons to all second graders in Ponca City each year. Schools second graders participating this past school year were Lincoln, Liberty, Garfield, and Roosevelt.” KLEF donates to the Y $1,000 for each participating school. The program has begun this fall with Lincoln Elementary and will continue with Garfield, Roosevelt, Liberty and Union.

Several years ago the KLEF along with the Kaw Lake Asso-

ciation (KLA) began talk about creating a Visitor’s Information and Education Center at the Overlook area just west of Kaw Dam. The group discovered that the first step was an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the property and began raising funds and talking to companies. This past spring Cox McClain Environmental Consultants were hired to conduct the assessment. They conducted the field work and their report has been submitted to the Corps of Engineers for approval. Once the EA is approved the KLEF and KLA will write their request for the lease on the property and submit it to the Corps for approval. Upon receiving Corps approval, the KLEF and KLA will begin fund-raising for the project.

Most recently the KLEF worked with Phillips 66, the City of Kaw City, Corps of Engineers and Kaw Lake Association for a playground at the Coon Creek campground.

With a $25,000 grant from Phillips 66 and numerous volunteers, the group erected the playground this summer dur-

ing a one-day group build.

In addition for several years KLEF has worked with the Corps of Engineers to promote water safety through a radio campaign and the “Save a Life” program to solicit donations of life jackets. Life jackets have been gathered to loan to people.

Educational events organized by the Kaw Lake Association also receive financial support from KLEF. These include the January Ultimate Eagle Watch and the Kids Focus on Fishing in May. The Kaw Lake Educational Foundation prepares and disseminates educational information regarding wildlife conservation, water safety, flood control and fishing and boating safety, with a focus on the Kaw Lake area in Kay and Osage Counties. Board members include Brook Lindsay, vice-president; Kathy Tippin, secretary/treasurer; Laurence Beliel, Randall Coon, Corbin Dewitt, Lindsay Grace, Bill Rutz and Debi Vap. For more information e-mail kawlakeeducationalfoundation@ gmail.com.

YMCA INSTRUCTOR Shelby Sawyer and Kaw Lake Educational Foundation (KLEF) board member Debi Vap help Garfield second graders learn to swim as part of the Everybody in the Pool (EIP) program funded

by KLEF.

HALEY RUSH with Cox McClain conducts the Environmental Assessment at the Kaw Lake Overlook area for the Kaw Lake Educational Foundation and Kaw Lake Association.

Woodlands Disciple Women’s Group Forms The Woodlands Disciple Women group was formed in the early 1950’s with the founding of Woodlands First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. The church first met in the Washington school while the church was being built.

They had some many charter members that they had to meet in small groups at members homes. Once the church building was finished they would have a meeting of all ladies at the new church.

They would meet during the day because at that time most all of the ladies worked inside the home and day meeting were the best way to go.

But as more women started working outside the home they found the need for eve-

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ning meetings too.

They held fundraisers to help local groups and groups within the brotherhood of the church.

Over the years our numbers have dwindled and as always we are looking for ways to grow our numbers. All Disciples Women are part of our group and we have a small number of faithful ladies that meet for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the church.

We have fundraisers such as our annual pie sale, which you can call the church for information on.

We also do Freddy’s fundraisers throughout the year and our next one is Nov. 6.

The funds we raise go to help local groups such as The Child Development Center, Peachtree Landing, Survivor Resource Network, Inc and The Mission.

We also use some of our funds to help our missionary programs.

We have been having joint meetings with Community Christian Church’s Disciples Women for the last few years. We take turns hosting

the meetings and doing joint projects such as our newest one of gathering items for the local animal shelters. The last project we worked on was our annual Fall retreat, this was the second time we have planned the retreat together.

It was a lot of work but it went off great and was a lot of fun.

Our VISION: As daughters of God, inspire by scripture and informed by heritage and history, we believe that God calls us to be an intentionally inclusive community, empowering all Disciples Women to be full partners in the life of the church.

Our GOAL: We intend to be an Organization where every women is valued, nurtured and encouraged to use her gifts for the whole body of Christ, one that ministers to, with, for and by all women, and one that is anti-racist and pro-reconciling.

Our PURPOSE: To provide opportunities for spiritual growth, enrichment, education and creative ministries to enable women to develop a sense of personal responsibility for the whole mission of the Church of Jesus Christ.

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cost $309 billion, making it the world’s most expensive natural disaster.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said he was moved by his conversations with victims during a recent tour of shelters.

“I felt with renewed determination that we must do our best to get them back as soon as possible,” he told reporters.

The extra $50 billion (4 trillion yen) the Cabinet approved is expected to be only the first installment of reconstruction funding. About $15 billion (1.2

trillion yen) will go to fixing roads and ports and more than $8.5 billion (700 billion yen) will go to build temporary homes and clearing rubble.

“This is the first step toward rebuilding Japan after the major disasters,” Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said. Parliament is expected to approve the special budget next week.

More than 27,000 people are dead or missing after the earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan on March 11.

About 135,000 survivors are living in 2,500 shelters, and many

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get to help finance reconstruction efforts Friday and plans to build 100,000 temporary homes for survivors of last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

The twin disasters destroyed roads, ports, farms and homes and crippled a nuclear power plant that forced tens of thousands of more people to evacuate their houses for at least several months. The government said the damage could

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others have moved into temporary housing or are staying with relatives.

As part of the government’s recovery plan, it will build 30,000 temporary homes by the end of May and another 70,000 after that, Kan said.

Japan already was mired in a 20-year economic slowdown, Kan said, and he hoped the disaster recovery effort would help lift Japan economically.

He urged Japanese to spend money during the upcoming Golden Week holidays to help spur the economy.

“People are feeling that we all must do something, and that will turn into a big strength,” he said. “And it will work to help the recovery, and we will overcome both crises.”

Recovery efforts have been complicated by the crisis at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, which lost its power and cooling systems in the earthquake and tsunami, triggering fires, explosions and radiation leaks in the world’s second-worst nuclear accident.

Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co., which said it will take six to nine months to bring the plant under full control, has been heavily criticized for its handling of the crisis.

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EARTH DAY is today, celebrating its 41st anniversary. It was founded by the late U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin in 1970 after he had witnessed the massive Santa Barbara, Calif. oil spill in 1969. National Honor Society students from Po-Hi work at Friendship Community Garden earlier this month. (News Photo by Rolf Clements)

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PLACING DRYWALL just so are Habitat for Humanity volunteers Mike Geheb, left, Bill Valenta and Bob Erner, as they help to finish out the interior at the latest Habitat home located at 300 South Eighth Street. Volunteers will be back in action at 8 a.m. Saturday. (News Photo by Rolf Clements)

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KLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Legislation that requires O state employees and elected

officials to comply with state income tax laws or risk losing their jobs was approved Thursday by the Oklahoma House.

House members voted 85-6 for the measure by Rep. Dave Dank, R-Oklahoma City,

The Tax Commission sent Cargill a form letter in January 2008 that said its records indicated he had not filed his 2005 and 2006 state income tax returns.

The letter said state law required the Tax Commission to notify any state employee “deemed to be out of compliance” with state income tax

included not filing personal income tax returns and submitting late property tax payments. He has since left the Legislature.

Although Dank’s bill passed overwhelmingly, some lawmakers questioned how they will force a state official who is out of compliance with tax laws to resign.

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Ponca City Noon Lions Active in Several Projects

THIS IS a section of the CFB scrubber being shipped from MJ&H to the OG&E plant in Red Rock. It is approaching the railroad tracks on Oakland Ave. just west of Highway 177. This particular piece is one of eight pieces required to complete a scrubber and is 24 feet tall and over 33 feet wide. There are 4 scrubbers being fabricated for the OG&E project, two by MJ&H, two will be field fabricated.

The Ponca City Noon Lions is one of the largest and most active civic clubs in town with 100 members, all working to follow the Lions Club motto, “We Serve.” The Noon Lions Club has been in existence for 95 years and its membership is like a historical census of leaders in the community dating back to E.W. Marland who was the club’s first president.

Here are some of the ways the Noon Lions are serving our community.

Local Projects Visually Impaired Support Group – The Noon Lions initiated and supports this organization of visually-impaired citizens who meet the first Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church. The group has their own officers and organizes their own programs and activities. Each month you can see ten or more Lions helping the Vision Support Group by providing transportation, helping members to their seats, and serving refreshments.

Eye Glasses for Children and Adults – Lions provide assistance to those who are in need of eyeglasses, but due to financial hardship are unable to obtain them on their own.

The club works closely with local optometrists who greatly discount to the Lions, the total cost of examination, frames, and lenses to such a degree that the Lions can reach a greater number of worthy individuals. The Noon Lions budgets over $20,000 per year on this project and has spent over $150,000 for eyeglasses for the needy in Ponca City.

Electronic Visual Aids – These units are hand-held or stand alone electronic magnifiers that are loaned to recipients who have macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosis, or other eye-related problems. Noon Lions have over $12,000 worth of equipment on loan or available for loan.

These units help the visuallyimpaired read, write checks, fill syringes, read medication bottles and many other tasks that most of us take for granted.

Collecting and Recycling Eyeglasses and Cell Phones – Containers are placed in the parking lot in front of The University Center, at OG&E, and in the Ponca Plaza in front of the Tag Agency (see the bright yellow mailbox-like, Lion decorated receptacle) to collect eyeglasses and cell phones.

Those glasses are collected, prescriptions identified and cataloged, and then distributed to needy in underdevel-

oped countries. Lions-sponsored clinics are held where eyes are checked and proper prescription eyeglasses are then supplied. Noon Lions have collected over 2,000 pair of glasses per year for many years. The cell phones are collected and turned over to Lions State Office where they are exchanged for phone cards that are then sent to American soldiers, stationed overseas, so they can call home.

Mobile Health Screening Unit – An Oklahoma Lionsowned 18-wheel unit is made available to the Ponca City Noon Lions twice a year. This MHSU is used to check local residents, free-of-charge, for diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, visual acuity, cholesterol, pulmonary capacity, BMI, and bone density.

Diabetes Awareness and Screening – Several times per year the Noon Lions sponsor a diabetes screening at different locations (including OktoberFest). Many blood sugar problems have been detected, and referred to physicians, which has helped prevent future major issues. This past year over 200 individuals were tested at OktoberFest.

Child Sight Screening – The Noon Lions have a spot camera with which they can check the sight of children as young as 6 months. The goal is to check all local children below school age and/or not in public school. To this end the Lions have built a new Child Sight (kid friendly) trailer that is mobile and can be used in almost any location. This trailer is usually accompanied

by Clarence the club mascot.

NOeL Club – Northern Oklahoma eLions is a branch club of the Noon Lions. This club has several members who want to serve along with the Noon Lions, but can’t make the lunch meetings.

As a NOeL member most of their business is handled on–line and they meet as necessary for their fundraisers in support of those with diabetes and diabe-

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THIS IS a Waste Ash Storage Bin for the OG&E plant in Red Rock. It was one of the first pieces MJ&H fabricated for the plant. It is being loaded on a Semi inside the shop using an overhead crane. This piece is 18 feet in diameter and over 40 feet tall when stood up. MJ&H fabricated four of these for the OG&E plant.

MJ&H Fabrication Expands M J & H Fabrication is authorized by ASME to construct boilers, power piping and pressure vessels in accordance with the latest edition of the ASME code. We are also authorized by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to complete repairs and alterations to code vessels in accordance with our Quality Control Manual and the current code. Currently we hold ASME “S”, “U”, and “R” stamps.

M J & H Fabrication’s goal is to meet the specific needs of every customer no matter the size or scope of their project.

We have a diverse range of

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Our production team has years of experience turning out engineered-to-order vessels or mass quantities of the same unit. The overwhelming, large-capacity facility and overhead room has positioned M J & H to meet the needs of any customer.

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Harvey conducts the practical welding certification process for Pioneer Tech graduates and has been instrumental in developing the welding program to better address the needs of industry in the training and instruction new welders are receiving. This year Gary started the Weld for Work Competition. It is a two-day competition with the graduating class of the welding program for the Pioneer Technology Center. The top three welders from the competition are guaranteed a job at MJ&H Fabrication.

tes research. This club offers scholarships to help students in need go to the state Diabetes Camp – Endres. This camp helps those kids with Type I Juvenile Diabetes better cope with their problems and interface with many others who face the same problems.

Other Community Projects – Lions also ring bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas, serve as Festival of Angels Hosts, sponsor a high school student to Boys State and Girls State, offer a $1,500 scholarship to a deserving senior, and help Feed the Hungry.

Oklahoma Projects The local club supports two major projects of the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation, the Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank and the Oklahoma Lions Meadows of Hope (formerly the Oklahoma Lions Boys Ranch). Lions collect money in spring during the White Cane drive and in the fall they sell “Lions Wheels” or “Cowboy Cadillac” tickets. Both are done statewide and there is a drawing from the “Cowboy Cadillac” tickets for several prizes. The grand prize is a brand new pickup truck or $15,000!

Financial Support – In addition to the White Cane drive and the “Cowboy Cadillac” campaign for state projects, the Lions have several local projects that are financed by local fundraisers. The Noon Lions have a concert in the spring and hold a dinner and auction in the fall where many desirable items are donated for auction. These projects fund all of the Noon Lions local service projects.

The Noon Lions meet at noon every Wednesday at the Ponca City Country Club. Lunch is served at 11:30. There is a brief business meeting followed by one of a wide variety of very interesting speakers.

If interested in the Ponca City Noon Lions, contact club President Rob Bodick at (580) 7471455 or club Secretary Claire Scott at (580) 304-5689.

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Classes In Full Swing at Pioneer Tech Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) classes for the 2017 2018 school year are now in full swing. Since its founding in 1973, Pioneer Tech has offered full-time or part-time education and training to meet the needs of both high school and adult students.

In the full-time career training areas, Pioneer Tech customizes each student’s training based on his or her career goals, by offering multiple career majors. According to Traci Thorpe, executive director, “Our career majors give each student lots of options.

They have more courses to choose from and can design their training for a specific career.”

Pioneer Tech’s has 16 career programs.

They are Automotive Service Technology, Biomedical Sciences Academy, Business & Information Technology Education both for Administration and Information Technology, Construction Technology, Comitology, Criminal Justice/Emergency Services, Culinary Arts, Early Care & Education, Fleet & Facilities Maintenance, Health Careers, Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing and Welding Technology.

Some career training programs have options for students to qualify for college credit. These partner institutions include Northern Oklahoma College, Cowley College, and Oklahoma State University’s Institute of Technology (formerly known as OSUOkmulgee).

Each year, over 500 high school students and adults enroll in the full-time career training curriculum to gain the knowledge and skills they need to find success in life and in work.

PTC provides free tuition to all high school and home school students within the district. High schools within PTC’s district include: Blackwell, Newkirk, Ponca City, Tonkawa, and Woodland high schools. High school students

attend on a part-time basis depending on their class schedules at their home high school. Adult students have the option of attending on either a part-time or full-time basis. Tuition for adults varies depending on which area they enroll. Financial aid and scholarships are available to eligible applicants.

Along with quality career specific training, Pioneer Technology Center also offers experiences that allow students to find success in core academic subjects as well.

Through the ABE/HSE program (formerly GED), adult students without a high school diploma can gain the knowledge they need to earn their GED or high school equivalency. For high school-age students who may be at risk of not earning their high school diplomas, PTC works with our partnering schools to provide academic enhancement and credit recovery opportunities to assist them in meeting graduation requirements.

PTC also offers academic math classes in College Algebra, Math of Finance, Algebra II, Math Analysis, and Geometry. These courses are taught by a certified math teacher at the PTC campus.

Pioneer Technology Center also uses the WorkKeys assessment system and a career curriculum to enhance student and client training. This employment and curriculum system provides a method for setting basic skill requirements for jobs, for assessing skills relative to a job, and for improving basic workplace skills to successfully qualify and retain a high-skilled, highwage career.

In addition to providing programs for the emergent workforce, Pioneer Technology Center also provides an array of services for existing companies, start-up businesses, and industries re-locating into the service area as well as adults who simply want to update or enhance existing job skills.

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CLASSES FOR the 2017-18 school year at Pioneer Technology Center are in full swing. offers client-based and training programs that include selfemployment training, small business management, agriculture business management, bid assistance, management development, safety training, industry training, and the business incubator program.

Each year, over 9,000 indi-

viduals take advantage of the BIS offerings which, in turn, enhances the business climate, and economy of Kay County; thus providing an increased number of jobs and salaries within the district.

Through the Adult Training and Development (AT&D) program, more than 500 on-site

and on-line courses are available ranging from a few hours to complete career training offerings. Other courses available through the AT&D department include emergency medical technician, welding, certified nurse aide, culinary courses and many more.

Fall, spring, and summer class

schedules are also available at the PTC campus or on the website at www.pioneertech.edu.

For more information on PTC’s full-time career training, Business and Industry Services programs, and Adult Training and Development classes, please call 580-7628336 or visit pioneertech.edu.

Ponca City Concert Series Opens Review by Kay Anthony Rice Once again, the bar has been set very high as the first Ponca City Concert of the season, featuring a well known guitarist, Pavlo Simtikidis (known only by first name), was a smash hit.

Performing to a large crowd in the Poncan Theater in late September, the artist remembered that he had been on stage here eight years ago, and said he still fondly remembered appearing here as if it were just yesterday.

He also pleased the audience by saying he planned to return next year if possible, accompanied by a larger group including singers and dancers.

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ly outstanding musicians who added greatly to the enjoyment of the show. Gino Mirizio, his percussionist, who was quite the showman, had been with him 24 years. He was quick to show he could play rhythm on just about anything from a box, to a music case, to a microphone stand, to the top of a water bottle with complete ease. Applause from the audience on his special “breaks” showed that he was almost an equal favorite to the star of the show, Pavlo.

Playing two stringed instruments from the Mandolin family, with exceptional talent was Dimitri Borgis. These less familiar instruments, Bouzaki and the Baglama, added so much to the concert, which almost seemed like the instruments were having a conversation with each other as he was featured playing duets with Pavlo.

He also performed a number of solo parts which were high on the audience approval rating applause wise.

Rounding out the musicians with the biggest instrument of all was Curtis Freeman, who played the bass guitar with near perfection. He was the strong and silent one in the back for a few numbers, mainly playing bass accompaniment, but later he was allowed to really shine and show that he had a lot of skills and ability as well as a great personality to more then hold his own with the other fine musicians. Pavlo took time to play individually with each of them, and give them credit throughout the show. Both of the string players had been with Pavlo for 424 or 425 performances, but who’s counting when you are having so much fun which was obvious during the entire show?

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times even right before a number which selections would be played. “Otherwise, I would get very bored” he jokingly ad libbed. Therefore, I have only a few titles of favorites of mine to comment on, but many tunes unknown to me were equally appealing.

The Gordon Lightfoot number, “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Besame Mucho”, were two selections we all could identify with and really enjoy. Another well known and loved, “Never on Sunday” was a sing-a-long by many at Pavlos ‘ encouragement. He also invited people to dance, but was never taken up on the offer since space is not readily available for that expression, but certainly many toes were tapping and clapping was a part of almost every number. Pavlo sat on the edge of the stage for a few numbers, and also brought the entire group into the audience, playing in the aisles for a areal up close and personal feeling! Pavlo was born in 1969 in Ontario, Canada, of Greek Immigrant parents, and has been appropriately labeled the “Greek God of Guitar” because he has built his extraordinary successful career on the Mediterranean sound.

His unique style mixes folklore of Greece and Spain, along with Latin Pop. He told the story of returning to his parent’s home town in Greece a few

years back and giving a concert there which has been filmed by Public Television and should be able to be viewed in our area the next time OETA has a membership campaign. He credits this film for literally putting him on the map, increasing concert bookings and from my perspective, certainly creating a huge fan base.

From the opening “Mediterranean Jig” to the closing “Cuban Brass Cowboy” concert members were treated to a really fantastic evening of music.

One writer has said that from the moment he was born, the stars were lined up to fall where he might wish, and I really think we are lucky those stars have brought him not once, but twice to our Ponca City concert stage. As usual, a few told me they had never heard a better concert and he was their favorite performer. The only complaints I heard were from a few others that said they loved the music but really wanted singers and dancers on the stage too. I think if predictions come true, we may hopefully just satisfy that request next year.

All Ponca City Concert Series performances are held at the Poncan Theater and are by membership only. Leslie Rardin may be contacted at 7653971 for membership information. The next concert is on Thursday, November 16 featuring “Sonic Escape.”

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Enjoying the outdoors and visiting attractions in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas are members of the Wheeler Dealers Camping Club.

Originally the Dean’s RV Camping Club, the group reorganized when Dean’s closed in Ponca City and chose the name Wheeler Dealer with the Wheeler part being for the wheels on the rigs and Dealer due to playing dominoes and cards a lot. Since then the group has grown to include fishing and other outdoor activities and visits to area attractions.

This past year the group has taken in the Kansas Sampler Festival in Winfield, KS; the Art in the Arb in Belle Plaine, KS; an outdoor concert in Stillwater; visited Woolaroc

in Bartlesville; shopped the 100-mile Highway Garage Sale from Bartlesville to Independence, KS, and participated in their own Wheeler Dealer Olympics during a Kaw Lake campout.

The club camps monthly at various locations, normally in northern Oklahoma or southern Kansas. The campout host organizes activities and meals.

Traditionally the group eats at a local restaurant on Friday evening, has a pot luck dinner Saturday evening and pot luck breakfast Sunday morning.

“We have 11 gatherings per year consisting of monthly campouts from March to November (except August), a Christmas Party in December, and get-togethers for breakfast or lunch at an area restaurant in August and February,”

said Cecil Sparks, president.

“It you are still working, the campouts are held on weekends from Friday to Sunday, although some who are available choose to come on Thursday.”

Most of the campouts are at area Corps of Engineers or state/city parks where reservations can often be made in advance for a campsite.

If you have a camper, want to visit new places nearby, and meet new people then this may be the group for you.

Members also enjoy fishing, pot luck meals, and roasting marshmallows over the campfire.

Persons interested in joining or knowing more should contact Cecil Sparks, president, at 580-767-0170 in Ponca City.

WHEELER DEALER Camping Club members camp together at area Corps campgrounds and city/state park. This summer Copan Lake north of Dewey was one of the spots.

GARAGE SALES is one of the activities of members of the Wheeler Dealer Camping Club. They took in sales from Bartlesville, OK to Independence, Kan. during the fall 100-mile Highway Sale.

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Our services make it possible for our care recipients to remain in their home long

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Grace Episcopal Church Women Hold Fundraisers The Grace Episcopal Church Women (ECW) was established in the early 20th Century in Ponca City. Records show in 1905 that the women of the church each donated $1.00 to purchase a new church organ.

This group has had numerous fundraisers most memorable of which are the church bazaars where the women worked all year long to exhibit their creative works for sale. Proceeds from one of the most recent bazaars financed the bookshelves in the church library.

Currently, the ECW fund raisers include spring and fall rummage sales, a book/ collectible sale, food fair and game day.

Money earned from these sales benefit the church as well as numerous local charities.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN’S GOAL: To affirm our stewardship of all creation, we celebrate our heritage, grow in love and obedience to God and through hope and prayer, work toward the future.

By listening carefully and responding to issues expressed by women By bringing all women to the unity of God’s love.

By witnessing to the local community.

By increasing the awareness and acting on vital issues of the day.

By recognizing, nurturing and affirming the ministries of women through the Power of Jesus Christ.

The ECW at Grace Episcopal Church meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 from September through May in the Christian Educa-

tion Building.

During the summer, we go on outings and enjoy each other’s fellowship.

We have a spring and fall salad luncheon at which we have a special speaker and great food! We encourage all women of the church and anyone else interested in being a part of an upbeat group of Christian women, to join us.

We have fun working together on our projects! We laugh a lot!

The women of Grace Church teach Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, create attractive bulletin boards, participate in Altar Guild, serve on the church Fellowship Committee, are Lay Eucharistic visitors, lay readers and lectors, greeters and ushers, compile a church scrapbook, direct the annual Epiphany Pageant, assist Fr. Bright with the animal blessing, lead the Adult Bible Study, direct the Youth of Grace Church, just to name a few of the activities accomplished by the women of Grace Church. Come join us!

Almighty God, we pray that you will bless our work in mission and ministry in the world. We give thanks for the gifts of joy and wonder to be found in your works. Make us so thankful for the power of your love, given through your son, Jesus, that we may pray, labor and give liberally to make known that love throughout the world.

We are women and girls of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, who offer you our ministries at home, in the workplace, community and school.

Bless us that our lives may shine forth the joy and wonder we share in your name.

alternative, we thought. This was the seed of a notion that started Visiting Angels here in Ponca City.

Tod and I’s goal is simple: we plan to be the best provider of living assistance services for senior adults in the entire NorthCentral Oklahoma area. We can make this happen because Visiting Angels goes to great lengths to match our clients to a caregiver that meets their needs and fits well in the home environment. We also strive to place our caregivers with clients that live as close to the client as possible, so when bad weather hits it’s not a difficulty.

Visiting Angels’ caregivers are the finest professional in-home caregivers available and are available on an hourly basis, for extended stays, and even 24-hour service so you can stay home where you’re most familiar.

We individualize client care plans to meet the specific needs of each client and assign compassionate caregivers experienced in those specific care tasks to meet the needs. We assess all the needs of our clients not just for the services we provide, and have trustworthy resources to refer additional services and/or equipment.

This Agency has company cars available to take clients out who no longer own their own private cars.

We understand that inviting a stranger into your home to provide care for you or your loved ones may be a

difficult choice. That’s why our screening system is so important. Our Angels are employees of our Agency and not contractors which means that we pay their employment taxes and worker’s compensation insurance so that there will be no additional costs to clients if a caregiver injury occurs in your home. Our caregiver’s backgrounds are thoroughly vetted. They are insured and bonded. We perform a five panel drug test on our staff, even though a drug test is not required by the State of Oklahoma. Our agency pays for this test, because it is passionate about sending only qualified and safe caregivers into the home.

Our Angels use an electronic telephony system to report timely care, and the support team is alerted 24 hours a day if a caregiver is six minutes late. The Caregivers from Visiting Angels undergo surprise on-the-job visits, continual training and are regularly challenged and tested in care giving skills, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, HIPPA, infection control & blood borne pathogens, elder abuse, neglect and caregiver roles & responsibilities. They are supported and supervised by a team of home care professionals who are passionate and dedicated to ensuring excellent care and quality of life for seniors and the disabled in our community. We answer our own phones after business hours rather than use an answering

service that doesn’t know our clients and caregivers. An on-call member of the support team is always available and will send a backup caregiver to your home if your caregiver gets sick. The support team will also assign a different caregiver if you are not completely satisfied.

Our Agency uses Home Care Pulse, a nationally recognized quality control survey company, to contact both our clients and our staff and randomly survey them regarding our services, communication, training and care! This helps us gain an accurate picture of how our clients rate their satisfaction and to also better understand our caregivers’ retention needs over time. Such feedback allows us to track our performance as an Agency and constantly improve the quality of services that we provide.

Visiting Angels of NorthCentral Oklahoma has a partnership with AVCC, a company of Veterans that provides assistance for Veterans and their spouses or widows in completing the process to obtain earned federal financial assistance for our services! As well since we are a licensed agency, your Long Term Care insurance reimburses you for our care. We can even submit the required paperwork to your Insurance provider if you wish.

In an effort to provide a concise resource for family caregivers last year, I coauthored an award winning

book entitled ‘Taking Care of Mom and Dad: A Beginners Guide to Caring for Your Parents’. It is available from our office free with any in-home consultation.

Additional copies may be purchased at Brace Books or www.Amazon.com.

Stay tuned! Before 2017 ends we will be moving to our own, more visible location so that we can continue to provide the highest quality of care with the best caregivers in the region. This move will allow us to introduce regular public training through our new Senior Café, scheduled to start on our 5 year anniversary in January 2018! These free events will create additional opportunities to educate and inform family caregivers throughout the community in an attempt to reduce the anxiety and stress from ‘not knowing’ thus empowering families to make improved quality of life decisions.

Lastly, because Visiting Angels is a national franchise with over 500 agencies around the country, we’ve been able to build partnerships with major companies.

These partnerships entitle our clients to discounts on everything from hearing aids, Ensure, Depends and safety monitors to reverse mortgages. Visiting Angels is senior home care at its best! When you or someone you know and care about needs living assistance, please call us at 580-762-3242. We’ll be honored to help.

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Hayes Equipment offers a variety of lawn and power equipment to suit all of your

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Since adding the brand in 2007, Hayes Equipment has consistently been one of the top selling Bad Boy dealers in the United States. Bad Boy’s mower line-up includes a variety of models from 42” to 72” in size with speeds up to 15mph and prices starting at $2,999. They also offer financing terms as long as 72 months and rates as low as 0%. (WAC) Hayes Equipment also specializes in super quiet generators from Honda and Yamaha as well as Winco tri-fuel generators.

To better serve their customers they also provide exclusive parts and service for the equipment they sell.

Hayes Equipment also buys and sells a variety of items including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, cargo, utility, and stock trailers, tractors, fork lifts, 4-wheelers, travel trailers RVs, ect and Hayes Equipment will trade for almost anything of value.

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John B. Hayes Real Estate and Auction, Inc. shares the same location. The business is celebrating its 30th year in 2017. Founder John B. Hayes began conducting auctions in

1981. Over the years the business has adapted to the changing economy. Todd and Scott Hayes, his sons, followed him into the family business.

In March of 2017, John B. passed away but his wife, Luree, and sons continue to run the family business.

Fully computerized since 1984, they offer buyers fast itemized checkout and sellers a complete listing of each item sold and the purchase price.

They also buy homes and even complete estates.

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The architectural firm of Lewis Associates Architects, located in downtown Ponca City, is proud of their home town roots. Each person in this small firm is a key member of the firm and all have strong ties to the community. Troy Lewis, AIA is the firm’s principal and Richard Winterrowd, Associate AIA is the firm’s partner-incharge of design.

Now in their 23rd year of service to Ponca City and the surrounding area the firm is excited to announce their newest member. Joining the firm as partner in March is Sally Talley, AIA. Sally is a proud 2008 graduate of Ponca City High School. She earned her bachelor degree in architecture with a minor in construction science from the University of Oklahoma and worked for Boynton Williams and Associates in Norman for 5 years. She is married to Quinton Talley and they have a beautiful new baby daughter, Eloise Grace. Sally also recently received her architectural licensure.

Another key member of the firm, Jacque Salmons is also a proud graduate of Ponca City High School. After graduating from Oklahoma State University in Architecture, Jacque worked 5 ½ years for Callison Architecture in Seattle, Washington where she focused on master-planning and schematic design on mixed use projects both domestically and internationally. Jacque joined LAA in 2015 and has played an integral part in several major projects already in Ponca City.

This has been a very active year for construction in Ponca City with many local projects currently under construction.

This activity is most evident on

the high school campus where 10 projects are either under construction or will begin soon.

Leading the way is the Concert Hall that is being constructed on the north end of War Memorial Park and will provide an outstanding performance and practice space for the instrumental and vocal departments.

The foundations and slab have been completed and soon the steel structure will begin to be erected. The opening date is September of 2018. The new Press Box and Ticket Booths at Sullins Stadium are complete and begin the update of stadium facilities with future football locker room projects soon to begin. The interior remodel of the Robson Fieldhouse arena nears completion and the Weight Training addition on the south side has begun.

Improvements to the baseball facilities have begun with the installation of athletic turf on the infield of the baseball diamond and the complete field of the softball stadium. Also scheduled to begin soon is the Security Fence project connecting the Howell Building to the Fine Arts Building.

Lewis Associates Architects is a full service firm with 80 years of combined experience in diverse project types including Educational, Civic, Retail, Commercial, Religious, Industrial and Residential projects which can be seen at www.

LAA1.com LAA recently was awarded the People’s Choice in Architecture at the recent OSSBA conference in Oklahoma City. Lewis Associates Architects is proud of their strong ties to Ponca City and hope to continue serving the community as your hometown architecture firm.

THE ARCHITECTURAL firm of Lewis Associates Architects is proud of their hometown roots. Each person in this firm is a key member of the firm and all have strong ties to the community. From left are Richard Winterrowd, Becky Smith, Sally Morris Talley, Jacque Salmons, Troy Lewis.

Eastin Properties Announces New Name for Building The Eastman Bank Building at 222 E. Grand Ave in downtown Ponca City will soon be called Equity Bank Building. Eastin Properties, Inc., owner and property manager of this historic property says the signs will change in early November to reflect the new bank ownership.

Many exciting changes have occurred at the building this past year. The second floor, former home of famous oilman, Lew Wentz has been totally renovated in the style of the original building. The terrazzo floors have been restored and there are high ceilings and period lighting.

JFK Accounting continues to grow their business and

have moved into the corner suite overlooking Grand Avenue and Third Street. The bank has moved part of their accounting department to a large suite on the west side of the floor. Two firms that are new to the Ponca City area have chosen the Eastman Bank building as the home of branch offices.

Structural Preservation Services and Atlas Construction now occupy suites on the east side of the hall. The restrooms, main corridor and lobby have all been renovated and there is approximately 1,600 square feet of space ready to be rented by potential tenants.

Two new tenants have moved into the third floor.

Cab Company In Operation 23 Years Gene’s Cab Company, locally and family owned, has been in operation for over 23 years.

The company is DOT certified, completely insured as a commercial service. Gene’s Cab has been dedicated to serving the community of Ponca City, working with the elderly and those folks who may be in need of special services, including handicapped assistance. Gene’s Cab is contracted with several chari-

ties as well as the hospital, the Domestic Violence center and with Vo Tech to take personal care of their clients and patients. Our drivers are courteous and attentive and are 100% professional in their job and will gladly offer any needed assistance.

Gene’s Cab runs Monday through Saturday, 24 hours per day and on Sundays the service runs from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kenny Wheeler of RK Solutions specializes in bring wind and solar projects to reality.

Barry Bickle also has an office on the third floor and continues to be a moving force in Ponca City. The terrazzo floors are being restored similar to the second floor restoration.

When Eastin Properties acquired the building they started with 5 tenants. Today the building is home to 20 tenants that provide a wide range of services.

Financial and Accounting services are provided by Eastman Bank (Equity Bank), JFK Accounting, John Kramer CPA and Transamerica Financial Services, Helen Coleman and Katrina Cope.

Medical services are provided by Healing Hearts and Mind Counseling, LLC, Jessica Kozarevich and Dr. Jason Laughlin, Chiropractor.

There are three energy related business with Pioneer Oil and Gas, Lyndon Boyer and Groovy Energy, Ron Prather and Becker Oil Corporation, Clyde Becker Jr. Legal services are provided by legacy tenants Schaefer Law, James Schaefer, Attorney and the Boettcher Law Group, Fred Boettcher and Brad Wicker.

Tana Ag Solutions Group, Tyler Knight provide service to the farming industry.

New to the building is Encounter Wireless who has a roof top lease and is poised to bring wireless service to the building customers as well as all of Ponca City.

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Grace Episcopal Church Establishes a Legacy We are delighted to announce “Everlasting Grace” as the new addition to Grace Episcopal Church. The purpose of the “Everlasting Grace” initiative is to establish a steady and sustainable support for the ongoing ministry of Grace Episcopal Church.

We are securing Grace Church Ministry for the future. This program has a million dollar goal. Individuals and families can participate in the Everlasting Grace Stewardship program through cash donations, inclusion of Grace Church in wills and generally remembering Grace Church in estate planning. Participation allows one to leave a lasting imprint on the future ministry of the church. Participants are meaningfully memorialized. Our church, established in 1898, has a long, illustrious and successful past and we want it to continue long into the future.

Members of notoriety from the Grace Episcopal Church congregation include philanthropist E. W. Marland and three mayors of Ponca City: Ken Holmes, Ernie Trout and Jim McNeese.

In 1898, a small group of Episcopalians, living in the Ponca City area, began meeting together to worship in the traditional manner of their church, using the Book of Common Prayer. This “Unorganized Congregation” was titled “St. Andrew’s Congregation.”

The Rt. Rev. Francis Key Brooke (who was related to Francis Scott Key, composer of the “Star-Spangled Banner,”) was Oklahoma’s first resident Episcopal bishop.

On June 15,1900 he visited Ponca City. The Episcopal congregation assembled at the Presbyterian Church and Bishop Brooke celebrated Holy Communion—the first time this service had been held in Ponca City.

In 1902, St. Andrew’s Congregation numbered seven families and all services were held in the Masonic Hall which was part of the old City Hall, located on the southeast corner of Fifth and Grand.

During this time the Episcopal congregation, served by lay readers from Newkirk as well as other communities, was recognized as a “mission” of the Missionary District of Oklahoma.

Episcopalians had plans to build a church and in 1914, a clapboard building, referred to as the “Guildhall,” was erected on lots south of the City Hall at a total cost of $3000.

At that time, E. W. Marland was Senior Warden of the congregation.

In 1923, the City Commission of Ponca City requested all who owned property in the block bounded by Grand and Central, Fifth and Sixth Streets, to sell their land to the City so that a new municipal center, which would occupy the entire block, might be erected. The land was deeded to the City of Ponca City on March 7, 1923.

The Episcopalians purchased two lots on Seventh Street and Central Avenue and moved their Guildhall to the southeast corner. The building was turned so that its altar now stood toward the East. Sometime during this transition, St. Andrew’s Congregation took the name “Grace Episcopal Church.”

In 1929, Grace Church Sunday services were broadcast over WBBZ. During that year, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Marland entertained church members in their lovely home on Grand Avenue.

With the congregation growing, parishioners planned church expansion.

An architect was engaged to design a new Parish House and plan the Guildhall remodeling. The Guildhall was elongated twenty-seven feet and a vestibule was added facing Seventh Street. The Parish House, a 35x72 foot structure, was erected east of the Guildhall and faced Central Avenue. Because many parishioners were active in Ponca City’s Little Theater, the Parish House even contained a stage. The Parish House was first used February 10, 1931.

In 1935, The Rev. Gordon V Smith became the first resident rector of Grace Church.

Grace Church congregation increased sizably under his leadership and debts incurred previously were paid in full.

He went on to become the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Iowa.

On February 1, 1944, the Rev. Thomas O. Moehle assumed the rectorship of Grace Church and continued in that position for 30 years. Under his guidance, the church flourished and expanded and plans for a new church building were envisioned. Lots were purchased and Architect J. Duncan Forsyth was engaged to design the new church facility.

The original church building, located at Seventh and Central, was sold to the Bethel Tabernacle congregation in 1951. Groundbreaking services for the new church build-

GRACE EPISCOPAL Church has two church services on Sunday ... one at 8 a.m. and one at 10 a.m. ing, located at Thirteenth and Grand, were held April 15, 1951. In August of 1951, the Parish House was moved to the new site and used for worship services while the new church was under construction. To facilitate the moving process, the structure was split in the center and moved along Ponca City’s brick streets. The Parish House was eventually connected to the church building and was then referred to as the “Parish Hall.” Administrative offices and classrooms were added in 1954.

The long-cherished dream of a new church structure in Ponca City was accomplished and the dedication service was held Whitsunday, June 1, 1952, conducted by Bishops Powell and Casady with Father Thomas Moehle. The new building was an immense improvement over the old church structure.

However, with the exception of a newly designed and installed granite altar, the new church building was but a shell and lacked the beautiful furnishings and appointments which

were added as funds became available through memorial contributions, bequests and special gifts. On July 25, 1952, the first Sunday services were held in the new Grace Church building.

Grace Episcopal Church continued to grow under Father Moehle’s leadership.

To accommodate the increasing numbers of children attending Sunday School, the residence just north of the Parish Hall was purchased and named “Grace House.” Land directly across the street from the Parish Hall was acquired for use as a parking lot. In 1954, the Episcopal Church Women sponsored the first dance classes for Ponca City youth which were held in the Parish Hall. Each year, until the 1990s, young people from the Ponca City area learned dance steps and etiquette. A new Moeller pipe organ, anticipated and planned for in the church original design, was installed in 1967.

Following Father Moehle’s retirement in 1974, the Rev. Franklin Williams became Rector of Grace Church serving until the summer of 1978.

The Rev. Lawrence Boyd was called to Grace Church in 1978 from Wisconsin and returned there in 1983 to become Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Eau Claire.

The Rev. Isaac Mason served as Interim Rector until the Rev. John Loving arrived in late 1983. Father Loving accepted a call to become Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo, Texas in April 1990.

The Rev. Richard Allen served as Interim Rector until the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong arrived from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Ada, Oklahoma, to become Rector of Grace Church on May 15, 1991.

In the years following the dedication of the new church in 1952, many significant additions have improved the appearance of the interior and exterior of the church and added necessary space for Sunday School classes.

During the 1970s, extensive remodeling was done to the Parish Hall and St. Nicolas, located adjacent to the parking lot, was purchased to accommodate the expanding Sunday School classes. Also added in the 1980s were the Stations of the Cross, designed and created by nationallyrecognized local sculptor, Jo Saylors.

The men of the parish con-

structed the Chapel of the Resurrection, a columbarium, which was dedicated in 1988 to the memory of Father Moehle, who died in September 1977.

The most outstanding addition to Grace Church in recent years, is the Christian Education Building which was designed by parishioner Richard Winterrowd and Lewis Associates, Architectural Firm and dedicated April 6, 1997.

May 31, 1998 marked the 100th anniversary of Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City. Former parishioners from all over the United States attended the elaborate celebration. A series of posters depicting the history of the church were on display. As Father Armstrong remarked, “The Centennial Celebration will be long remembered as Grace Church looks forward to a second century of worship, fellowship and service in Ponca City.”

In 2006-2007, a major renovation of the Parish Hall and kitchen was accomplished predominantly by church members. During 2008, the former choir room was converted into an attractive entry room for the church. A former work room became the new choir dressing room with the addition of beautiful cabinets and closets. In 2008, parishioner Sonya Ham created exquisite fabric wall panels for the walls of the newly renovated Parish Hall with its towering cathedral ceiling.

Through Fr. Ken’s persistence, Boris Katorian sculpted a chair for the Chapel of the Resurrection, the church Columbarium. Also completed were the long-anticipated wood carvings on the pulpit face featuring the four evangelists – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Richard Winterrowd designed a beautiful marquee which was placed north of the Christian Education Building. The St. Francis of Assisi statue found a home atop a beautifully designed base in the Grace Church courtyard.

In 2013, the Rector Wall of Fame was dedicated with a special celebration and reception. From the Rev. Gordon V Smith, our first resident rector, to our current rector the Rev. Dr. Dee Wellington Bright, each photo is ornately framed and displayed in the Christian Education Building.

After Father Armstrong’s

retirement, the Search Committee spent well over one year working diligently to find a new rector for Grace Church.

During this process we were fortunate to have the Rev. Douglas Johnson serving as Interim rector. On July 15, 2013, we welcomed the Rev. Dee Wellington Bright as new Rector for Grace Church. On November 16, 2013 a special Induction Service was held to formally install Fr. Bright. An elaborate reception followed the Induction Ceremony.

Deacon Steve Mallory has served Grace Church as a vocational deacon since the time of Fr. Armstrong. Though retired, he assists with Adult Christian Education, preaches, and gives liturgical assistance.

In 2013, two significant additions were made to Grace Church: a kitchen roll-down wood shutter which gives privacy to those working in the kitchen.

The other is an over-sized automated movie screen in the Parish Hall. These improvements, as well as an electric floor outlet in the Parish Hall, were financed by the Episcopal Church Women.

Grace Church has a very active women’s group. In existence since 1905, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Grace each year sponsors two rummage sales, a book/collectible sale, food fair, and game day. Those benefitting from the proceeds of these fund raisers include the church and numerous local organizations. The ECW meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Christian Education Building. All women of the church and anyone else interested in being with a very congenial group of Christian women who have fun working together, are welcome. We laugh a lot! During the summer we go on outings, relax and have a great time.

Jane Simmons very capably leads the Adult Bible Study each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

This group, which is constantly growing in number, has studied the Book of Revelation, and three of Liz Higgs’ books including the current study of “The Really Bad Girls of the Bible.” We always find something to laugh about at each session. We look forward to reading each “colorful” chapter during the week and Jane does a great job of filling in the details.

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History of Women’s Organizations at Albright The First Evangelical Church in Ponca City, Oklahoma was a missionary project of the Kansas Evangelical Church Conference. Rev. R. V. Price was appointed to come to Ponca City in early 1925, as the organizer and first minister. This was the first church organized and erected west of the railroad tracks in Ponca City. The first services were held in

November 1925.

Almost immediately the women saw the need to be organized into a working church group, which they called the Ladies Aid. Just one year after the first service was held, November 16, l926, Rev. C. F. Erffmeyer, the Presiding Elder, came from Kansas City to organize a women’s missionary society.

The Ladies Aid became the

Women’s Missionary Society.

There were 18 members and Mrs. J. R. Polston was elected President. Mrs. Polston served only a few months before moving away, so the Vice President, Mrs. J. V. Price, filled in until another election could be held. Mrs. J. B. Hand was then elected President. During her Presidency, she traveled to the funeral of a relative in Kan-

and certified by their safety program. He is also past president of the Oklahoma Coaches Association and is listed in Who’s Who for American Gymnastic Coaches.

Bill has trained about 600 cheerleaders from all over Kay County. He has had multiple All Americans and OSU and OU cheerleaders.

Two awards the Kem’s received in recent years was an award from Main Street and a second award last year from Eastman National Bank.

Both awards were for their work with children.

A champion cheer team is now part of the studio and is coached by Leilani Williams. The group has recently branched out to 5 team levels.

The school is now enrolling (765-7726). They have many beginner classes from which to choose. Classes begin at 18 months and continued through the adult level.

sas. She was much impressed with the lovely meal prepared by the ladies of that church for the bereaved family.

Upon her return she convinced the local ladies to begin this practice. This project was named Helping Hands and has continued to the present time.

These were depression years and fund raising often taxed the ingenuity of the women. They tell of food sales at downtown parades; each member receiving $l.00 to increase in any way they wished; passing a food basket with a jar for money (you took out the food item, placed whatever you could in the jar and sent it on with another baked or garden item, to the next person on the list); serving dinners; special assessments, etc. One lady tells of hearing her husband complain that he would be glad to pay a dollar if someone would press his ties. She promptly got out the iron, did the job and held out her hand for the money, which she gave toward a special missionary project.

The women were concerned about missionary education for the children and young people.

They organized and sponsored the Young People’s Missionary Circle, The Mission Band and The Little Heralds.

The second pastor to serve this congregation was Rev. Henry Vogel who came to Ponca City in 1931. He reor-

ganized the Ladies Aid Society (currently named the Dorcas Group). From this time until the present both women’s organizations have been active in this church. The Dorcas Group has become known as the Quilters.

Grace Vogel, wife of Rev. Vogel, was sponsor of the Young People’s Missionary Circle. As one of their first projects they held the first Mother-Daughter Banquet in the spring of 1933. With donated food, and borrowed dishes and silverware, they served 118 persons. They charged 25 cents each and made a grand total of $18.00.

The speaker was Mrs. Stamm, wife of the Bishop from Kansas City. She was the President of the Missionary Society for the whole denomination. This was a group of women who thought “big” right from the start!

Albright United Methodist Church is unique in the Ponca City area, as we are the only church to have been Evangelical, Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist. That makes our women’s organization unique as well.

We were known as the Women’s Missionary Society (W.M.S.) in the Evangelical Church. In 1946, after the merger with the United Brethren Church we became Women’s Society of World Service (W.S.W.S.). In 1968 the merger with the Methodist Church gave us the name of Women’s Society of Chris-

Inciardi Dance and Kem’s Gym are celebrating 51 years of teaching dance and gymnastics in Ponca City.

Suzanne Inciardi began her producing career in Stillwater at age seven with neighborhood kids rehearsing daily. She put a blanket on the clothesline, pulled chairs into the yard, wrote a commercial and was ready to go.

Fortunately, about this same time, she enrolled with a classical ballet teacher training in Russian technique.

Classes were serious and down to business. Suzanne was caught doing cartwheels and walk-overs in the yard of the studio and somehow was in trouble. However, this did not deter her interest and another teacher was located to teach her jazz, tap and acrobatics.

In high school Suzanne danced in Stillwater High’s all-school variety show and was spotted at age 15 by Ashley Alexander of the Oklahoma State University Student Entertainers and was asked to perform with the group and found herself all over the state of Oklahoma. Some shows were small and some were large – she danced for President Lyndon Johnson.

This lead to Suzanne traveling with two world USO tours as the featured dancer and choreographer.

In college at Oklahoma State, she took all of the dance classes offered and earned a degree in Theatre and has completed graduate classes in radio and television. She auditioned and danced on the Bell Telephone Hour Campus Talent. She continued her dance training in New York, Los Angeles, Boston and danced with the Santa Bar-

bara Ballet Company.

Suzanne later continued her dance training with Phi Delta Lee Neal, a national examiner for the Cecchetti Council of Ballet (Italian school).

Her family moved to Ponca City when Suzanne was in college and families began calling her for dance training.

It was a natural and exciting decision to begin a school of her own in Ponca. Being too short for most professional dance and her love of producing lead to her now extremely successful dance school.

She also taught dance at NOC. Additionally, Suzanne wrote and produced 12 shows for Conoco, three shows for the City of Ponca City, many shows at the Poncan for the Poncan and, of course, dozens of dance recitals.

Suzanne has built a solid technical base for her school teaching beginner through the advanced levels for many years.

She feels the youngest students are equally important as her most advanced because this is when the love of dance and the foundation for good dance begins.

Suzanne met Bill Kem while at OSU, and they were later married. Bill played basketball for Henry Iba but fell in love with gymnastics when he met Vanny Edwards, then Olympic coach for the U.S. Bill has a Masters degree in Physical Education from OSU and he began training with the top gymnastic coaches.

Olympian Rusty Mitchell, now a close personal friend, from the University of New Mexico, helped train the Ponca team for many summers.

Mr. Kem is a member of the U.S.A. Gymnastic Federation

(Continued From Page 6G) Keri Bartley enthusiastically directs the Youth of Grace Church. Once a month the Youth of Grace Church participate in the church service as lay readers, greeters, and ushers. She plans outings, sleep-ins and fun parties for the group. They assist at Friendship Feast, participate in the annual and beautiful Epiphany Pageant, and the Great Day of Service, and have made homemade play dough for the Child Development Center. This Youth group is open to all youth in Ponca City who want to be associated with other vibrant Christians of their age group.

Jackie Saylor directs the Youth Choir which has grown so rapidly that there are now three different choir groups.

They meet each Wednesday beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a meal served between choir practices.

We welcome any one from ages 5-18 to join this choir.

Jackie is more than qualified to lead this choir having majored in music in college and has been working with the Tulsa Boys Singers for many years.

Recently, The Forum, was added as an additional form of Christian Education. We meet at 9:00 a.m.in the church library and learn hidden and intriguing facts about the Bible, and do current events with a different slant with a variety of speakers and opportunity for audience participation.

Titles of some of the topics are “The Conspiracy Theories of the Resurrection,” “The Seven Churches of Revelation,” “The Fruit of the Holy Spirit,” The Allegorical and Apocalyptic Interpretation of the Gospel, ”The First Christian Martyr- The Stoning of Stephen,” “Pray for Race Relations During Black History Month.”

As is often noted, the beauty and functionality of Grace

Episcopal Church makes it the “Jewel in the crown” of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma.

Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City…from a fledgling congregation of only a few families in 1898, to a strong and stable congregation today.

Who knows what God has in store for this venerable yet vibrant congregation as we move forward into the future?

As the apostle Andrew said to his brother, Peter, “Come and see.”

We invite you to come and worship with us!! We have two church services on Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

The later service includes music. Afterward, we meet in the Christian Education Building for coffee, treats and fellowship. Come join us!!

What you will find is a friendly, dynamic, caring congregation which really takes to heart and puts into practice their motto, “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You!”

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The names have changed but the missionary zeal and enthusiasm of the women of Albright United Methodist Church has been a constant thread.

Through the years our women’s groups have provided leadership at home as well as at the district, conference and jurisdiction levels. We have had members attend district, conference, jurisdiction, national Assembly and international events.

The Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale which began as a means to support the elevator addition continues to be the primary fund raiser outside of regular and special offerings. Albright UMW continues to be in mission by supporting the only national mission institution in Oklahoma, Neighborhood Services Organization of Oklahoma City; Cookson Hills Center located in Cookson, OK; the Child Development Center, Lincoln Elementary, and other non-profit organizations of Ponca City that nourish relationships with women, children and youth.

With grateful “Thanks” for the support of our church family, the Albright United Methodist Women conduct an annual Ice Cream Social.

Ice cream varies from old fashioned home made to store bought with a variety of toppings. There are always brownies or cookies to supplement.

Programs have varied from missionary speakers to the most popular talent show.

Albright United Methodist Women continue to live the vision – Faith, Hope and Love in Action for women, children and youth in Ponca City and around the world.

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The first year of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma being in Ponca City has proven to be a wonderful year. For those who haven’t heard of this new organization, BBBS mission statement is to “provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.” Big Brothers Big Sisters has been in existence nationally for over 100 years and in Oklahoma for fifty plus years. Children ages six through eighteen are served by the program.

In June 2016 an office location was secured at 106 S. 4th. We opened our doors in September of 2016, and began the recruitment process.

Throughout this year we have had 2 Big Brothers, 2 Big Sisters, 8 Little Brothers, and 3 Little Sisters be approved for our program and are waiting to be matched. We are excited to announce that we have made 4 matches out of those that are enrolled in our program. We currently have many more going through the process to become a Big or Little.

BBBS CEO Darrell Weaver wants to say “a big thanks to all the wonderful people of Ponca City that have made Big Brothers Big Sisters possible.

We will look back many years from now and see a successful trial of positive changes in young people’s lives through this gold standard of one on one mentoring.

We can change Oklahoma, one life at a time.”

Starting this fall we began our School Based Program, allowing our matches to meet at school for 1 hour per week.

This program fits those adults who have a more scheduled day, and need a consistent meeting day and time. This program is currently in Garfield, Liberty, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Trout, Union, and Woodlands Elementary Schools.

We are so excited about this partnership opportunity with Ponca City Public Schools, and we know this is going to allow us to enroll so many students that might not have a chance to become a part of this program.

Another wonderful development that happened this year is our beautiful new

sign on our building! We are appreciative to United Way for providing us with funding to be able to purchase a sign, allowing our wonderful volunteers and donors to find our location.

BBBS has another program called Amachi which focuses on serving children whose parents have been or are currently incarcerated. Oklahoma currently has 96,000 children waking up to one or both parents being incarcerated.

Those kiddos are now 7 times more likely to be incarcerated themselves. This program aims to provide children of incarcerated parents with a different path in life by establishing the consistent presence of caring role models.

Bigs are matched with Amachi children through the community based or school based program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma would love to come talk to any civic, religious, social, or academic group who might be interested in learning ways to be involved with this program. For more information our phone number is 580-749-5116 or go to www.bbbsok.org.

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THE BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters of Oklahoma office is located at 106 South Fourth Street. It opened in 2016.

Holmes and Yates Law Is A Full Service Firm in City Holmes and Yates Law, PLLC is a full service law firm that represents clients in both civil and criminal matters before local, state and federal courts. Their practice covers the areas of criminal and family law, civil litigation, wills and trusts, bankruptcy and personal injury.

The firm consists of Grace K. Yates, a Lifetime resident of Ponca City, who began practicing with Kenneth Holmes in 1999.

Yates graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. She received her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and is licensed to practice in Oklahoma and each Federal District Court within Oklahoma.

Richard A. Johnson joined the firm in 2011 and is a graduate of Mustang High school and received a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Tulsa School of Law in 2007 and is licensed to practice in Oklahoma and each Federal District Court within Oklahoma and the U.S. Tax Court.

Nicholas R. Tucker from Antler’s Oklahoma, recentlyjoined the firm. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2014, receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics.

The firm’s clients include corporations, organizations and individuals. The firm is a results oriented law prac-

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The firm offers a Summer Internship Program designed to introduce interns to the practical side of the law not typically taught in law school classrooms.

Interns are encouraged to attend court proceedings, interact with clients, perform research and are exposed to case and time management techniques.

The program is for Oklahoma Law Students and those students who are interested in attending law school.

The office is located at 1215 E. Highland or can be reached at 580-765-6727 or through the website holmesandyates.com.

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Downtown Veterans Plaza Opens in 2016 Ponca City’s downtown has had its share of ups and downs over the decades. The core of Ponca City has gone from a clap board building framed dusty Grand Ave, to a regional shopping area to a quiet street of vacant deteriorating buildings and now to a modern renaissance. In April of 2016, a new element in downtown was dedicated to the men and women who have sacrificed their time and lives in service to the freedoms this community cherishes.

The Kay County Veterans Plaza at 4th St. and Grand Avenue in Ponca City has been a long time vision of many community leaders. The Plaza began with conversation many years ago, and then moved toward determining the location, finding partners with the City of Ponca City, local veterans groups and area mentors. After countless hours of committed volunteers gathering the necessary logistic and financial essentials from passionate area supporters of veterans, the Plaza has been completed and will remain a destination for generations to come.

While there is no comparison to the sacrifice the Plaza’s honored veterans have made.

The process to determine final designs and complete construction came with much effort and often complexity.

All the while, those involved kept in mind that while difficulties were faced, it was only possible for places like the Plaza to exist due to the ultimate costs made by our esteemed armed forces members. The Veterans Plaza is not only a testament to our veterans, it is a testimony of the hearts and souls of the Kay County Area. It should inspire all to recognize that this part of the USA is populated by people with a benevolent ethic, the connected desire to remember what is important and celebrate those that gave much and sometimes all to protect it.

As an ardent supporter of the historical business district, Ponca City Main Street served as the lead in this monumental project, directing over $94,000 directly into the project, not including over 1,500 hours of volunteer time.

This is a small investment, considering the lasting impact the Kay County Veterans Plaza will have on the physical and emotional landscape. Ponca City Main Street will continue to be an ally in supporting the historical area for the future benefit of not only Kay County, but those that may visit and

carry the obvious noble sentiments of this region back to their own communities.

Names at Veterans Plaza Those with names at the Veterans Plaza include: Column (N-S) - Row (E-W) Honoring W-30-Worth Abercrombie L-60-Robert (Bob) Ables R-60-John Q. Adams, Capt.

K-58-Glen O Adkins, SSGT G-42-Eric Aguilar, CW2 F-20-Joseph Alcott III F-19-Joseph D Alcott Sr R-36-Helen Allen, SSGT D-47-American Legion Post #14 D-48-American Legion Riders E-49-American Legion Auxiliary J-48-V.L. Andrews, Dr. U-18-Fred R Anson, SSG W-54-Robert Lee Anthony L-55-Vincent Arbona III, SW1 N-59-Kenneth L. Armstrong K-49-CW Arrendell MD L-51-EH Arrendell MD K-50-CW Arrendell Jr U-62-Chris D. Askew T-32-Robert M Ault Jr C -14-Jack E. Austin, Major N-3-Jeff Backus, GYGST S-25-Jared D Bain, SPC S-2-Jim Baker, Spec P-2-Roger Lee Bakewell W-38-Bill Bandy G-61-Ralph Barker H-20-Eddie E. Barnes R-43-Jack Barns R-44-Ralph Barns C-65-J.P. Barrett M-45-Michael Bastemeyer W-18-Gordon L Bateman W-17-Kenneth E Bateman T-24-From Grace Batt T-23-In Honor of / Thomas R Batt J-40-S. Baxa U-58-DJ Beakey V-35-Robert D Beale, Pvt V-1-Dale Beall V-40-James W. Beaubien B-4-James A Begley Jr O-4-”Doc” Dick Bell J-20-A W Bell Jr T-16-Thomas Bellinghausen A-22-Larry W Benge E-22-Wayne J. Berens I-1-Robert A Bickle K-66-Wm Stan Bivin LCDR G-69-Mike Blando O-62-Bill Blanton L-3-M.H. Bledsoe A-37-Gary R Blessing G-50-William Blessing U-2-Jack G Blevins X-52-Howard C Bley X-51-John H Bley P-64-C.P. Blochowiak, CMS R-2-Lew Eddie Bloxsom S-41-Bob Blubaugh A-41-Douglas Blubaugh A-42-Ed Blubaugh DDS A-50-Jack Blubaugh X-44-Martin Blueback II A-58-Catherine Boettcher A-45-Fred L Boettcher A-49-Mike Boettcher

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THE HONOR Court, located on the north end of the Plaza, is a place for reflection and consideration. Here you’ll find the Wall of Honor with names engraved in recognition of those brave men & women of Kay County, Oklahoma, who served their country and gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to insure the freedom of future generations, for which we are forever grateful.

A-57-Thomas D Boettcher N-51-Don Bogert, Cpl V-4-Forrest Boone E-41-Doyess D Boyett E-10-Robert T. Braden D-20-David Bradley, Sgt P-1-Thomas W Bradley, Sgt M-65-Gary Lee Bretch X-31-D C Brewer I-49-James Brewer I-50-James Brewer I-33-Bill Bridges I-34-William B. Bridges N-4-Lloyd Bright, TSGT V-3-Richard A Bright I-54-Charles P Bronston I-14-Allen S Brown Jr. W-50-Clifton L. Brown W-49-Harold L. Brown G-45-Joe J Brown, SFC E-14-John Henry Brown G-46-Nick V Brown, PFC F-52-Robert L Brown, Sp5 F-51-Roy Adrain Brown F-53-Seth W Brown, 1Lt B-43-John Elmer Bryan R-64-Felix C Bryant Jr K-5-Amos R Bullington O-17-Richard L Burge O-18-Richard L Burge X-40-John W Burrow D-8-David S Burrows R-55-Bobby G Bussey R-40-George E. Butler R-39-James A. Butler E-33-Shon Bynum, STV G-22-Herbert Cable, Staff Sgt T-64-Clarence Cain, PFC Q-13-Royce G. Caldron S-57-Rocky L Caldwell C-50-David Campbell M-13-Donald E Campbell N-47-Edgar A Campbell K-53-In honor of all veterans K-54-Thank you for your service F-3-Bill Cantrell, SFC J-3-Don G Carder USN J-4-Don Jay Carder, Lt. R-28-Dwain D. Cariker F-43-Philip Carroll

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R-1-M Carson, EIV4 X-36-Thomas M Carter MD T-19-Brenda Casey P-31-Brenda Casey, Major F-39-Carlos Castillo, WO1 W-13-Jose F Cervantes N-16-William H Chambers X-5-Charles L Chitwood M-70-Billy Church E-50-Richard Ciskowski C-9-E. (Jack) Clark U-45-Guy Clark U-65-Lynn R Clark. LTC L-56-Walter “Fred” Clarke D-15-Donald Coats, SSgt D-16-Tsgt Chris R Coats D-23-Harold Cogman J-44-F. D. Collins, Jr. J-43-F.D. Collins, Sr. K-45-T.R. Collins K-4-Charles Condit, CMSGT USAF H-68-D.L. Cook F-44-Zachary Cook Q-42-Randall Coon D-12-William N Cooper N-48-Loren E Correll Jr Q-6-James E Cowan E2 Q-5-Jimmy D Cowan Sr T-11-Lester Coate Cox O-61-Martha A Cox B-7-Donald Cress W-70-Crosson Family Veterans L-39-T. Cullop F-59-E. Czaplinski E-62-Ponca City DAR T-48-Adam Daugherty T-47-Michael Daugherty C-65-Joe Cruz Davila, SSgt X-24-J Baxter Davis C-6-John N. Davis K-62-Paul & Marcia Davis G-57-Waldon E Davis N-12-Dawes Kenneth, Joe I-70-T. Joe Day, Msg I-6-L. Doug Deming, Sgt K-37-H. Dempewolf X-39-Warren W Dick K-17-Kenneth L Dillow V-43-Dennis J. Dodson S-46-Lester Doing, SFC X-64-John “Jack” M Dougrey X-63-John M Dougrey Jr E-42-James Morgan Doyle, Mjr E-69-Walter F. Druckenmiller W-6-Casey A Duncan, Sgt N-15-Freddie F Dunn X-32-Glen Earl Eckert G-5-Wallace H Edwards X-68-Jimmie H Elenburg X-67-Stephen J Elenburg O-49-C Marion Ellis Q-10-Jerry Enevoldsen C-2-Franklin Engelking C-45-George Engelking

U-53-Kenton Engelking U-54-Mark Engelking Q-22-Leonard Engle Sr. B-44-Kenneth Lee English, Cpl C-69-Roy M Essary F-64-Clayton Evans E-61-Donna Evans, WAC B-1-Harl B. Evans, Sgt. P-56-James Ewing, Msgt N-7-Delbert W Fair N-8-Delbert W Fair Jr C-17-J D Farris, MaM B-16-Raul Favela A-3-Clarence “Dan” Fee M-61-Larry J Feezell J-16-John W. Fetrow G-65-Honoring all veterans R-15-Aaron A Fischer R-16-C S Scoop Fischer P-28-William A. Fish G-49-Richard Fitzgerald W-46-Steven Fitzgerald M-58-Douglass R Flink N-68-Mike Leon Floyd L-11-Melvin L Ford E6 H-31-John H Fortenberry H-39-David N. Fox N-2-Marion L Fredricks L-19-Melton E. Friesenhahn Q-9-William H. Frisch X-8-Arthur T Fronkier X-12-Frantz A Fronkier X-15-Henry B Fronkier X-7-James T Fronkier X-11-Louis B Fronkier X-16-Steven V Fronkier F-67-Thomas E Fry L-24-Jimmie Fuller TSGT S-53-Felipe J. Galvan A-54-Robert W Gard P-23-Arthur H. Gardner M-3-Harry Gartside K-10-A.L. Gelmers S-45-Ssgt Dean Gillham O-58-David L Gilliland K-30-Marlin “Ike” Glass C-62-Thomas C. Glasscock M.D. W-58-C.B. Goff E-30-Bush Goins, Jr E-29-John Gary Goins F-31-Harold E. Goodman M-54-William A Gordon D-24-Earnest Gough Army V-59-Darrell F Goulden F-8-John Haskell Gower F-7-Leon Haskell Gower W-45-Leon Grace F-68-Rev. W Paul Graham E-13-A.Marshall Grant X-43-Charles Grass V-47-Jeremy Gratias O-43-Charles N Grayson I-2-Greenwood Family U-57-All Service Animals R-27-Bernard D Greer Q-25-L Raymond Greer

Q-26-Otto John Greer B-63-Melvin Grimm C-30-Shelby Rex Guinn Q-30-John Gurule D-2-Hagerdon/Waller H-4-Alexander E Hall K-21-Billy J Hall, Sgt K-26-Jerry B. Hall H-3-Jerry D. Hall BT2 K-25-Jerry P. Hall P-19-Clinton C Ham P-20-Jimmie Ham O-21-William E Ham G-1-WC Hamilton, Lt. Col. K-70-Kirk Hamlin B-24-J.C. Hampton C-21-Jerry Hance, Corp M-18-Danny N. Harader, Sp4 C-54-James A Harris U-66-James Leroy Harris T-68-Rex Allin Harris B-40-Walter D Harris Jr M-66-A Neal Harrison F-24-Henry Haun E7 M-1-Hawk-Tom G Hawkins M-17-Leo E. Hazaleus Jr., Cpl H-63-Richard Heitz Q-65-Donald E Helems W-61-Garland D Helems P-63-James E Helems Jr P-60-Ronald D Helems S-22-Bennie Ray Henderson M-69-Josh, USMC 0331 Sgt O-57-Landon L Henderson V-67-Albert Hendricks G-25-Winston Henry, BT2 V-12-Ashton P. Herbert V-11-Chase M. Herbert I-21-Wallace E Hess MD H-36-Gary Hibbets, Capt.

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N-64-Carol M. Hickey N-40-William M. Hicks I-53-Orphia G Higgs Jr A-25-Tom Hildenbrand Sr U-42-Benjamin J Hill H-44-Billy D. Hocker H-43-Julius D. Hocker A-53-Thomas Hohn U-69-W D Hollingsworth C-25-Ed Holmes C-26-Larry Todd Holmes B-56-C.D. Holt, CDR B-55-James D. Holt M-50-John Hoogendoorn M-49-Larry Hoogendoorn P-39-William R. Hopper A-65-Ivo Otis Horton A-66-Rodney G. Horton P-40-Hospice Honors Veterans C-57-Arthur R Howard C-58-James K Howard K-1-Charley Hudspeth J-11-Clint A Hughes J-12-Clint L Hughes (See VETERANS, Page 3H)

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(Continued From Page 2H) E-54-Gary P Hughes, SP4 I-13-Jerry L Hughes E-53-Larry Hunsucker, Msgt C-41-John A. Hunter, Sgt N-32-Keith R Hunter, SP4 C-42-Robert K. Hunter, 1Lt F-56-Lee Hurst US Army R-68-Jack H Huston U-22-Stephen W. Huston O-50-David L Inselman X-1-Terry Lee Irwin S-26-Elliott Jackson O-22-Dave A Jacobs P-12-Grady James, SPC5 S-69-Jack Johnstone F-11-Kenneth F. Jones Q-53-Merle Jones R-59-Stanley G Jones R-35-Tommy D Jones H-1-Robert E Jordan I-46-J.A. Junkens R-67-George Allison Justice X-47-Melvin F Kahle, SGT N-11-Harry “Pete” Kallenberger J-31-James Kanelakos J-8-Tom Kappele W-65-Michael Keating O-2-Thomas F Keeley D-63-James W. Kelley, 1st Lt. E-1-Charles K Keltner R-51-Curran L. Kemble R-52-Louis Odie Kemble H-51-Nicholas J. Kempenich Jr Tr 1 H-52-Nicholas J. Kempenich Jr Tr 2 Q-49-Roy E Kennedy Q-50-Roy E. Kennedy, 8th Air Force F-16-Craig M Kessler E-18-Roy M Kessler Q-58-Kristos Kever K-46-James Percy Key M-25-Lee Keyes G-14-Andy Killingsworth, SSG G-13-Brian Killingsworth, SSG H-12-Frederick Killingsworth, SGT H-11-John Killingsworth, CPL A-70-Eric Kimbrel, Srgt.

P-4-Addie L. King P-3-Jimmy D. King K-29-Gary P Kirchmeyer I-29-Dennis E Kirkendall I-30-Leslie W Kirkendall I-65-William Kirkpatrick, SPC L-43-Warner L Kizer 44-46 L-44-Warner L Kizer 50-87 S-30-Robert Lewis Koger J-56-Jon H Kolb, CW02 & Mrs N-56-Cornelius W. Koopman L-16-Frank Andrew Kornes S-29-Dirk K Kramer L-4-C. Ralph Krause A-26-Robert V Krengle J-32-Andrew Krout F-27-Clifford A Lampe I-69-John Lee Landsdown D-68-LeRoy E. Lane U-5-Thomas O Larkins D-67-Ford & Maxine Lasher T-31-Clifford M League V-20-Dennis Lebeda L, 1LT V-19-Ervin Leon Lebeda V-44-Prentice D Leclair J-36-Charles R Lee, SP3 A-14-Claryne Lee U-13-Melvin Logan Lee A-10-Roberta Stone Lee U-14-William Neil Lee S-10-G LeMonnier Jr S-9-Gene LeMonnier R-11-Rick LeMonnier J-23-Noble E Lenhart N-23-Samuel W Leonard M-41-Earl E LeRoy Sgt Q-1-Billy Wayne Lewis N-63-William C Lickliter I-22-J Mike Linehan, SGT H-60-Louie Linton P-35-BTC Little Q-34-Dennis Little P-36-HMC Little Q-33-Sgt. Little, Dog Handler B-64-Warren Little W-10-Seal L Littlecook A-33-Donald E Lockwood R-48-Donald F. Lodes, Sgt R-47-Francis Lodes, PFC D-43-Chet Logsdon D-44-Jim W. Logsdon V-2-Billy J. Love C-10-John P. Lovett Jr. S-58-Robert E Lowe, CPL I-66-Ray Lunsford O-13-Luttrell Lew, Bob,Ken L-52-Michael R Lyons U-9-Earl Maag U-10-John D Maag USN Q-41-Scott E. Macchio P-55-John Maker Jr K-61-Blake Mallory E4 U-61-David L Mallory J-59-Steven M Mallory J-51-Eldridge L Manering V-28-John J. Mangelinkx M-10-Jess W Marlar Q-18-Chris Martens, SFC

THE FOUNTAIN/splash pad area is located on the south end of the Veterans’ Plaza. The fountain was chosen as an element that would draw all ages to this monument. It is our hope that while the fountain may be an initial draw, the real meaning of the Veterans’ Plaza will start the important conversation about the many area veterans who have served our country.

THE MILITARY plaques honor the various branches of the military.

Q-17-Henry F Martens H-64-George C. Martin T-63-J.D. Martin W-57-Zack L. Martin K-3-Dewayne Mason D-7-Paul L Masters MD E-9-Porter W Masters H-27-Leroy O Mattocks W-2-James L Maxson L-15-Robert Bishop May N-60-Bill McCann, Corp T-36-Jack De McCarty, Cpt. E-58-Billy T McClelland B-32-Frank McClung X-55-Jerry L McClung Sr, IMO B-31-Orlan McClung V-51-Jeremy D McConnell V-52-Nelson G McConnell N-20-SF (Cotton) McDaniel T-55-Leland E McDonald C-38-Bill D McEnany X-35-Cecil F. Mcgee J-15-Joseph F. McGlone E-66-Howard T.McIntyre D-35-Donald M McKay S-21-Mick McKay R-20-Monte L McKay R-19-Ralph V. McKay, Jr. G-21-Clark McKee M-42-Larry E McPeak E-45-Larry McPeak P-51-Earnie McVey B-27-Robert W McWhorter P-27-Ron McWithey E-2-Jim H Meek I-25-Dean Edward Megee I-26-Travis Megee B-48-Douglas L Mercer H-2-V C Merrifield Jr H-19-Vernon C. Merrifield U-49-Charles R Mertz, Lt. U-50-Don A Mertz, PFC G-2-Forrest H. Mertz F-15-Charles M Messall K-6-Paul Middlebusher W-9-Clifford J Miller C-18-Clifton Miller, Cpl O-5-Duane (Duke) Miller I-37-Francis K. Miller X-4-Harold W Miller Q-61-J.E. Miller O-6-Kenneth CJ Miller X-2-Marvin L Miller X-3-Raymond W Miller A-34-Clark Mitchell III Q-70-William Bill Mock Q-2-EC Mohler MD, LTC C-34-Robert E Monger, 1Lt U-30-James F Monsour Jr U-29-James F Monsour Sr F-23-Max O Moore, CPL O-15-Robert Wayne Moore N-24-Phillip T Morris G-6-Thomas J Morris P-67-Fenton Morrison X-19-Allen G Ty Mullins X-20-Allen Ray Mullins R-63-Leon (Mike) Murphy E-65-Jay Murrison T-15-William Nalepa Q-66-Arthur Lee Nash I-42-Nova D Nash

L-59-Dr. Howard K Nelsen T-1-Nelson Waterproofing D-51-Jack Newman D-52-Richard Newman, Cdr B-67-Duane A. Nichol D-31-Dana M. Nichols J-24-Homer L Nicholson E-38-Robert C. Nickles, 2LT D-40-Thomas J. Nickles, Pvt E-37-William C Nickles, S SGT 0-41-DJ Niemann O-42-Don Niemann N-55-Nix Brothers A-1-J. Patrick Norris D-3-C.D. Northcutt, Col. F-35-CD Northcutt F-36-PE Northcutt T-52-Neal Officer, Sp5 T-51-Wallace Officer A-21-John P O’Hara D-64-Herbert O’Kelley E-17-Daniel O’Neill N-52-Joe D Onstot, PFC V-8-Joseph B. Ordus B-28-H.E. Bud Ormand H-32-Pat Ormsby J-67-Gerald Orr O-69-Jeff Orr B-2-Osage Casino R-7-Ellis G. Overman R-8-Harlan L. Overman X-48-James L Page Co. A E-46-Jack G Paige, PFC L-12-Mark Palmer MD, Maj T-56-Cody A Pappan, Cpl S-38-Daniel J Pappan S-37-Donald G Pappan T-39-Jimmie L Pappan Q-29-Calvin Gene Parker U-41-Gayle C Parker C-1-Ray H Parris A-29-Chris Parsons A-18-George Parsons Sr A-9-John P Parsons A-17-Milton J Parsons E-25-Dr Thomas G Patten L-63-Kyle Patterson, Sgt W-22-Jason Paynter W-21-Thornton Paynter M-53-Bill Pelts C-33-Clyde Pendergraft V-48-Michael Pendley B-20-Andrea Penny, Sgt B-19-Angel Penny, SGT H-55-Larry J. “Pete” Peterson P-43-Phansalkars Nina & Kiran P-44-Phansalkars Raj & Tara B-8-Gene Ray Pickens P-48-Dylan T. Pinnegar Q-46-Geary T. Pinnegar P-47-Tim A. Pinnegar A-13-John R Platte Jr L-47-Billy Plunk, Sgt. L-48-Bradley Plunk, Cpl. M-46-Chance Plunk, Spc. F-12-Rick Poole N-19-Wally Postelwait G-30-Grant Potter, Sgt. G-29-Megan Potter, Sgt. W-37-Orville Pound

W-66-Melvin E Powell JR J-35-Honor Vets-Prather L-36-Billy Price S-62-Raymond A Price U-6-Victor R Price U-70-Dr Orrin G Printz H-56-TY for service D-19-Donald R. Puddy W-34-William D Queen H-48-John W Quinn H-47-Thomas J Quinn S-42-FL Radcliff U-37-”Elec” Rains K-42-E. Rains U-38-Thomas E. Rains G-37-John W. Raley G-38-Robert Raley A-2-Warren G Ramey M-5-Homer Ramsey M-6-Jones Ramsey C-53-Ray Ramsey V-7-Timothy Rathbun P-15-Lawrence K Rauen L-67-Charles Rector Jr. U-33-Joseph Reed, MSGTE8 C-29-Jimmy Don Reeves M-4-Jane Stephens Rega M-38-Dale Everett Reid M-37-Everett Noah Reid N-39-Leerona Marie Reid K-14-Glenn Reimer T-2-Donald R. Reuber N-1-CJ Bud Revard S-49-Ralph Revard, Private K-22-Al Reyes T-67-Cecil “Dusty”Rhoads V-55-John Rhyne W-53-Phillip W. Rice S-50-Sue Ann Rice, Cdr W-33-Merle E Richardson K-38-W. Ridder L-32-Albert Earl Riddle F-32-Glen Ray Riley N-43-Arthur Rinehart N-44-Arthur Rinehart, Campaigns T-40-Clint A Ring P-24-Clint A. Ring, AMH3 O-14-Ringwald Billy David R-12-Al Ritter, SP4 M-26-Ruth Ritter Q-57-Lyle C Roady P-68-Bob & Ryan Robbins I-62-David J Robbins, 1Sg J-64-M L Roberson G-70-James B Robertson G-58-Clyle L Robins P-52-Don Roby S-14-George H. Roby S-13-Jacob S. Roby S-54-Hobart A. Rogers L-28-James M Rogers II L-27-James M Rogers, Sgt X-59-Jerry D. Rogers, FTMC M-14-James Christoper Roland B-15-James L Roland, SGT F-63-Leroy Rose X-27-Vern G Rosebaugh T-44-Jason E Rosebecke T-35- I D Ross, Jr., Capt.

F-40-Chase C Ross, 1Lt O-45-Frederick E Rouse O-46-IMO Fred Rouse I-61-Walter A Ruby C-49-John W Russell Jr, Col D-1-Rutherford H. A-30-Gordon S Rutt Jr Q-69-Francis E Sage K-41-E. Sauer C-5-Joseph L Schiltz U-25-Joseph N Schiltz B-3-Patrick J Schiltz U-26-Raymond M Schiltz U-34-Harry Schmitt, Lt K-13-Fred “Papa” Scott U-21-Petty Officer David Sebring X-6-Honoring Vets T-20-Norman L Shaffer H-23-Bill Sharp H-24-Jerrod L Sharp K-65-John Sharp Q-45-Michael D. Sharp K-57-Clarence R Shaw F-4-Michael T Shea F-60-Sam Sheehan II W-14-Gary R Sheffield G-9-Arthur John Sheik H-7-Donna Sue Sheik Q-38-Calvin L. Shelton Q-37-Robert C. Shelton O-70-Gerald W Sherrill B-11-Mark L Shields, Lt. K-18-Burgess H Shriver P-32-John R Sievert P-59-John Sievert B-35-Eugene O Silkey I-57-James E Silks N-35-Blanche D Simmons

N-36-C W Simmons Jr L-7-Chris Simmons K-9-Kevin Simmons, SGM L-8-Lester F Simmons A-69-Clyde C.H. Sims Q-62-Dean, Fred, Tom Sipe J-2-Joseph L Skinner P-16-Jesse L Skrapke Jr H-67-Frank J Slavin M-34-Jess Edwin Smethers M-33-Susie Smethers E-6-Charles W Smith D-36-Clifford H Smith V-15-Dawson F Smith N-28-Elvis E Smith, T/5 M-30-Eric R Smith, S Sgt V-16-Fenner W Smith B-36-Gary L Smith O-34-Herman J Smith N-31-Jason Smith, 1st Lt N -27-Jep T Smith J-28-Leland James Smith J-27-Leon Charles Smith M-29-Manus L Smith, Gpl A-4-Marshall Smith III E-5-Perry L Smith, Pvt G-26-Reagan Smith, SP4 C-70-Richard (Dick) Smith O-29-Robert K Smith O-33-Truman J Smith M-9-Edgar Dee Snyder W-1-Robert H Snyder I-38-Fred Spellman A-62-J. Franklin Spore A-61-Matthew Spore, Cpl J-47-R.L. Spray C-13-Georg E Starr G-34-Donald W Steele (See VETERANS, Page 4H)

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Arts and Humanities Provides Entertainment Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council is a nonprofit arts organization that provides free entertainment to Ponca City and the surrounding area. PCAHC was formed in 1986 to coordinate the Allied Arts program for Conoco.

Today, generous individual donors and local businesses such as Phillips

66, RCB Bank, Martin Jean and Jackson Attorneys-atLaw, Osage Casino, Pemberton Chevrolet, Ponca City Tourism, Eastman National Bank, Cookshack, D & P Tank Service, Boettcher & Wicker Law Firm, Custom Powder and Blasting, and Humanity Hospice continue to generously support the organiza-

tion. PCAH also receives financial assistance from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. All donations made to PCAH are fully tax deductible.

The PCAH board of directors is comprised of eighteen members and meets monthly.

Board members

come from various backgrounds and, most importantly, are all enthusiastic about the arts in Ponca City.

Officers and board members for the 2017-2018 year are: Rod Alexander-President, Jennifer Swords-Vice President, Rich Cantillon-Secretary, Hank KruckebergTreasurer, Sean Anderson,

Many services are available to Ponca City residents.

For more detailed information, call the numbers listed.

Ambulance Transfer — The Ponca City Fire Department provides ambulance service for emergency calls and routine transfers. For emergencies, dial 911. For nonemergency situations, call 767-0370.

Cable Television — Cable One, located at 303 North Fourth, provides cable television services for Ponca City.

For general inquiries, programming, repairs and installations, call 762-6684.

Chamber of Commerce — The chamber’s purpose is to “serve as the business community’s catalyst for leading the Ponca City area into a growing, diversified and prosperous future.” For information on the chamber or one of the affiliated organizations, call 765-4400.

Code Enforcement Hotline — To report high weeds or grass, or other code violations, call 767-0331.

Communications Center — 767-0370 is the non-emergency number for the Communications Center, which answers calls for the Ponca City Fire Department and Police Department.

The Communications Center also answers after-hours calls to the Utility Billing Office.

Crime Stoppers — The Crime Stoppers program gives citizens the opportunity to anonymously relate information to law enforcement officers regarding criminals and unlawful acts.

Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for rewards, as determined by the Crime Stoppers board.

Call 762-5100 for information.

Elderly Living Alone — A special program geared to benefit the elderly living alone is also available.

This program is designed to provide needed information in the event of a crisis involving an elderly person.

Forms for those wishing to participate are available at the police department. Call 767-0370 for information.

Electric, Water, Sewer and Trash Service — The Ponca City Utility Authority (PCUA) provides water, electric, sewer and trash service for residences and businesses in the Ponca City area.

The billing office, located inside City Hall at 516 East Grand Avenue, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week. For billing or hookup inquiries call 767-0300.

For service problems, call 767-0405.

Enhanced 911 System — When an emergency occurs, involving an injury or loss of property within the Ponca City area, citizens are encouraged to dial 911.

When the call is received, the name of the resident, telephone number and the address is immediately displayed on the screen at the Communications Center.

Fire Department — The Fire Department business office number is 767-0368.

For emergencies, call 911.

Fire Safety — The Ponca City Fire Department provides public speakers on fire safety, free tours for par-

ents and children at the fire station, free home inspections and community safety through building inspections and preplanning. The Fire Department can provide free smoke detectors in special cases. Call 767-0368 for information.

Natural Gas Service — The Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, located at 2205 North Ash, provides gas service for the Ponca City area. Call 762- 6307 for more information.

Juvenile Curfew — The City of Ponca City has a curfew for juveniles younger than 15 years old from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. For juveniles from 15 through 17 years of age, the curfew is 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday, ending at 6 a.m. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the 15 to 17 curfew is extended until midnight every night of the week.

Neighborhood Watch — The Neighborhood Watch program encourages groups of residents living within a specified area to pull together and deter crime in their neighborhoods.

A speaker will assist in the implementation of the

program and provide basic information. Call 767-0370 for information.

Post Office — The U.S. Post Office has a Ponca City branch located at 402 East Grand Avenue. Call 1-800275-8777 for information.

The number operates 24 hours a day.

Recycling Center — The City of Ponca City encourages recycling and will accept most recyclable materials except for used oil, antifreeze and plastics.

The recycling center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at the west end of the complex at 1001 West Prospect.

For more information, call 767-0456.

Trash Collection — Trash collection for residents is automatically included on Ponca City Utility Authority bills. Residential services includes pick-up twice a week of three 35-gallon cans, not to exceed 75 pounds Grass clippings are not considered normal refuse for pick-up service.

Carryout and special pickup services are available.

For more information, call 767-0300.

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employ people locally, purchase goods and services from local establishments, and attract tourists. They also leveraged $2.2 million in additional spending by cultural audiences—spending that pumps vital revenue into restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and other local businesses. Overwhelmingly, the AEP5 study showed that the arts mean business in the City of Ponca City!

All the performances provided by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council are free and considered family-friendly, so anyone may attend. This calendar year, the Council hosted the SpringStreet Bluegrass Band, sponsored the high school art show at the Ponca City Art Center, sponsored the free film workshop at the BisonBison Film Festival, funded the musical entertainment for Juneteenth, hosted the popular concert series Music in the Garden, and helped subsidize the showing of the family movie Moana at the City Center.

Upcoming events will bring the Dueling Pianos Show back to Ponca City this October and will again see the fabulous MoJo Men back in concert in November.

President George Washington once said: “The arts and sciences are essential to the prosperity of the state and to the ornament and happiness of human life. They have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind.”

Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council believes that the arts enhance everyone’s life for the better and are honored to be a part of this community.

For more information please visit the Council’s Facebook page listed under Ponca City Arts & Humanities Council.

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Larry Bittman, Teri Harris, Traci Iraggi, Mary Klanica, Cameron Lincoln, Katie Liston, Paul Muehlberg, Laura Peitz, Megan Phipps, Becky Poet, Audra Thompson, Kelsey Wagner, and Jamie Wohletz. Leslie Schauvliege is Executive Director of the Council. The communities served are Ponca City, Stillwater, Perry, Newkirk, Blackwell, and Tonkawa, OK.; Arkansas City, Winfield, and Wellington, KS. The arts are important for several reasons: First, the arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us--fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty.

The arts bring us together regardless of ethnicity, religion, or age. Second, the Council knows the benefit the arts have on education and student success. Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPA’s and standardized test scores, and lower drop-out rates.

Children who are exposed to the arts perform better academically, especially in non-arts subjects like science and math. Third, it is crucial to any community to maintain a vibrant arts scene to attract and retain businesses and families.

Research has also demonstrated that a high concentration of arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement, more social cohesion, and lower crime and poverty rates. Fourth, the arts are an economic boon for our community. Based on the recent Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 study, the non-profit arts and culture sector in Ponca City was a $5 million industry that supported 112 full-time equivalent jobs and generated $305,000 in local and state government revenue. In 2015, non-profit arts and cultural organizations spent $2.8 million to

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N-67-John M. Test, E4 F-2-Robert P Tharp H-40-Valor Thiessen G-41-Adam Thomas, Cpt O-65-Bobby J Thomas S-61-Robert M. Thomas F-28-Sidney W Thorpe V-56-C.E. Tingley X-28-Charles E Tingley X-23-Everett C Tingley V-68-John Tompkins, Sgt F-48-Darrl Toon US Navy H-8-Richard Dean Trant G-10-Robert C Trant G-62-J.D. Jack Trout U-17-Roy L Turnage Jr O-66-Leroy H Uhlenhop R-56-Dennis M Underside F-47-Marvin C Unruh, CFC H-28-James A Usrey, WO V-32-Percy E. Utech Y1C E-34-Sharon Lee Utech F-55-Irvin L. Valentine W-62-H.L. Vanarsdale V-23-George Vanater Jr V-24-Richard W Vanater R-32-Jake Vandaveer Jr R-31-Jake Vandaveer Sr S-33-Johney Vandaveer S-34-Marvin Vandaveer J-19-Kenneth I Vandell J-1-Chris Vannest 31YR I-18-Clifford Vannest D-59-Ernest Vap J-68-State Rep Steve Vaughan I-41-Zachary Vehrs, Spc D-32- VFW B-68-VFW Post 1201 B-12-VVA, Northern OK

H-16-Adam Villarruel G-17-Ernesto Villarruel G-18-Francisco Villarruel Sr H-15-Francisco B. Villarruel Jr, SP4 L-1-SPC Villines X-56-TY Veterans V-63-William E Vogt Jr L-23-Richard D. Vollman O-25-Don A Waddelow O-26-Don F Waddelow F-1-Jerald Wagner, Sgt. V-31-Dane E Wallace V-64-Robert W. Wallace E-26-Robert Dallas Walters K-33-Alice Ward K-34-Daniel Ward B-23-Jay Warner, Jr. D-11-Harold M Warren G-33-Eldon B Watson U-46-Wallace Ray Weaver J-55-Victor Webb V-36-Robert H Weber WWII Q-54-Merlon Weed T-12-Bob Weeks A-46-Clarence Weeks Jr. O-37-Everett L. Weidner O-38-Tommy Lee Weidner R-4-Charles E Welch Jr T-4-Donald C Welch M-62-Glenn R Welch Sr S-5-Joseph N Welch R-3-Leroy E Welch S-6-Nelson H Welch T-3-Wm. Allen Welch I-45-Lloyd D. Wells Q-21-Sean West T-7-Clifford Wetzel T-8-William F Wetzel L-20-Robert (Bob) Whitaker

B-39-David A White T-27-Fred AndersonWhite K-69-George N White T-28-John Ray White M-57-William Willaford W-26-David T Williams J-63-FG Williams J-52-Joe R Williams WW1 W-25-Jon B Williams M-2-Lennetta Williams V-27-W.K. “Bill” Williams D-39-Zachariah Williams O-54-Charles E Wilson E-21-Dale K Wilson B-59-Dana D. Wilson, Sgt. C-37-Donald Earl Wilson L-64-Ernest J. Wilson W-29-Lyndol R. Wilson P-11-Rodney Wilson, PFC O-53-Sidney W Wilson Jr B-60-William E. Wimsett S-1-Dallas L Winter T-60-W.E. Winterrowd S-65-Doyle G Worstell G-66-Harvey Wosika O-10-Ronnie D Wright H-59-Thos. D. Yant G-54-Garry R Yates, SFC E-57-John Yates MD, Maj D-4-John Young, Lt. Com. B-47-Phillip R Young D-55-Calvin C Young D-56-Franklin F Young R-24-Harold P. Younger R-23-Roy C. Younger A-6-Irvin S Zecha A-38-Joseph J Zecha A-5-Ronald Zecha S-18-Larry J Zimmershied Jr S-17-Larry J Zimmershied Sr

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Mertz Manufacturing Celebrates 90 Years Mertz Manufacturing, Inc. celebrated its 90th year in the manufacturing industry in 2017. Mertz is building on its present success by focusing on a future oriented towards the production of high quality products, retaining and recruiting a skilled and dedicated workforce, instituting lean manufacturing principles and techniques to improve production processes and output, and expanding its current facility to meet the needs of future customers and orders.

The company began in 1927 in Ponca City, OK. Originally owned and operated by Roy Mertz, the little, one-man machine and welding shop quickly became known for its manufacture of precision products.

A perfectionist, Mertz, skillfully crafted metal fabrication orders for industry and

public use.

After returning from World War II, Forrest and Don Mertz worked under the watchful eye of their grandfather and in 1948 they purchased the company from Roy. Carrying on the tradition of excellence, the brothers eventually outgrew the shop their grandfather had founded and in 1968 they built a new plant, moved to their present location and became Mertz, Inc. The plant has been expanded numerous times over the years. In 1996, Forrest Mertz purchased his brother’s half of the business, then in 2004 the name was changed to Mertz Manufacturing, LLC. In mid-2012, Mertz finished and moved into a new facility at 2400 N. Waverly. The building is 140 feet wide and 800 feet long and graduates in height south to north from 28 to 55 feet. It houses the

assembly process, paint and blast, inventory, shipping, and receiving. Remaining in the existing facility at 1701 N. Waverly are welding, layout, and administrative offices.

In 2015, Mertz completed another new shop immediately to the west of the 2400 N. Waverly location, along with a high pressure test cell. The new facility is currently being used for fabrication.

Mertz Manufacturing, Inc. continues to design, fabricate and manufacture durable, innovative and high-quality parts and equipment for its loyal customer base. Its products include well servicing equipment and specialty trailers used in oil and gas production, and parts for large construction equipment.

Company President Steve Ballinger joined the company in 1988, became General Manager in 1996, and President/

CEO in 2009. Ballinger enthusiastically explains the reason for the company’s continued success, “We have many customers who have been with us for a number of years and have remained loyal to us even as we struggled through economic downturns. We also have new customers who will become repeat customers as long as we continue to produce the high quality prod-

ucts that have made this company what it is today.”

Mertz Manufacturing, Inc. has a distinct quality that sets it apart in the manufacturing industry.

Its “job shop” approach to manufacturing capitalizes on its ability to produce large, complicated fabricated steel and aluminum equipment or components to its customers’ specifications and satisfac-

tion. Mertz has successfully been able to build upon an early foundation of superior quality in metalwork, solid reputation for business integrity, customer satisfaction and character-based management to become a company that has been an industry leader for more than eight decades.

The Mertz company motto that still prevails is simple: Safety.

Quality. Quantity.

Order of the Daughters of the King As Daughters of the King, we are women of courage who have made a commitment to serve God our King. We wear our crosses as an outward and visible sign that we cannot live a day without Christ in our lives. We see our Order as a community of nurturing women accepting all people, bridging differences and cherishing traditions. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit; our vision is to encourage and enable all to be reflections of God’s love, reaching out through prayer, service and evangelism to spread His kingdom. Lift High the Cross!

The motto of The Order of the Daughters of the King is: I am but one; But I am one .

I cannot do everything, But I can do something What I can do I ought to do.

What I ought to do, By the grace of God, I will do.

Lord, what wilt thou have me do?

The Grace Episcopal Church Esther Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King was established by Irene Zellwegger in 1989. She and her husband had recently moved from Texas to Ponca City and she had been a member of The Order of the Daughters of the King at her church in Texas.

As a point of interest, Irene’s daughter, Renee became a well-known movie star.

Charter members of the Esther Chapter of Grace Church Daughters of the King included: Ann Armstrong, Pat Beal, Clara Dannenmeir, Marcia Davis, Carole Didlake, Pat Gay, Sonya Ham, Yvonne Holmes, Maxine Hunt, Ann Kennedy, Judy McGuire, Elizabeth Sutton and Sylvia Verhoven.

We follow the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit: 1. The gift of knowledge enables us to see that a knowledge of God is the most important knowledge there is.

2. The gift of understanding makes the meaning of what we learn about God clear to us, so that we understand what it means to put God first in our lives.

3. The gift of wisdom enables us to use our understanding of God for the benefit of others.

Wisdom is understanding with love.

4. The gift of holy fear implants in us a reverence for God and His commandments.

Holy fear is our awareness of God’s presence in us and of His awareness of us, which makes us more likely to watch what we think, say and do.

5. The gift of counsel puts us in a two-way communication with God so he can guide us in our daily lives.

6. The gift of true godliness makes us desire to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.

7. The gift of godly strength enables us to triumph over temptation and to persist.

The sevenfold Gift of the Spirit is ours if we claim it.

When we do, it will become a reality in our lives and we no longer will have to depend solely on our human wisdom and strength to carry out our commitments to our Father.

“All (gifts) are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.” 1 Cor. 12:11 We follow a Rule of Life A Rule of Life is a considered pattern of activities designed to embody and focus our relationship with God. A rule of Life may be thought of as: *a covenant between God

and me *a way to provide “prime time” for God in my life *the routine side of loving God *that which I can use to focus my Christian walk Observing a Rule of Life: *gives a high priority to our religious dimension *acknowledges that rhythm is the key to vigorous life *provides assurance in periods of spiritual dryness *develops inner strength and resources for times of supreme stress and testing *facilitates gathering with other believers in order to celebrate our common life in Christ, expressing the social dimension of faith.

The Esther Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King at Grace Episcopal Church are dedicated to praying for those who need our prayers.

KYLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is owned by Ross, left, Randy, center and Paul, right. The firm is announcing the name change from Sooner Construction. The family owned company also has a new logo.

Year of Changes for Company 2017 has been full of changes for the Kyler family construction business. Kyler Construction Group has been a major contributor to the capital improvement projects for the Ponca City School District. In February, they started work on one of the largest single projects of the district, building the new Ponca City Concert Hall. This $9.7 million project is scheduled to be complete in August of 2018.

In May of this year, the Kylers purchased the land and building on South Third Street that previously housed the Salvation Army. This will be the new home of Kyler Construction.

Clean-up and building renovations will be balanced with their current project workload. The anticipated move to the new building will be midyear 2018.

Effective June 1, Randy, Paul, and Ross Kyler announced their corporate name change from Sooner Construction Company to Kyler Construction Group. The name change represents the company’s broader work area, growth in the Construction Management market, and their transition into the second generation of company leadership.

A majority of the company’s market continues to be in

North Central Oklahoma, but they also have projects in Kansas and Texas. Their project experience includes facilities in the education, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, retail, religious, office and public use fields. The company’s overall goal is to provide quality service at reasonable costs to their customers.

For more information about Kyler Construction Group, and to see footage from their “Construction Cam” of the Ponca City School’s Concert Hall project, visit www.kylerconstructiongroup.com or call 580767-1095 to visit with a Kyler Construction team member.

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Supported Community Lifestyles Opened in 2004 Supported Community Lifestyles was incorporated in January 2004. Ron Hammock, the owner and director, has worked in community and institutional settings in Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, Kansas and now Oklahoma.

Hammock has over 30 years of experience in the field of disabilities, formally holding positions as program director of the Winfield State Hospital and executive director of several community programs in Kansas and Georgia. During that time, he has worked with a variety of individuals, but has extensive practice serving people with behavioral and medical challenges.

Hammock’s qualifications as a service provider include two Masters Degrees in Clinical and Developmental Psychology with an emphasis in Psychopharmacology.

The first individual served by the agency moved into a group home located on 4th Street in Ponca City in July 2004. Of the four original women who lived in that home, one is still a client.

In the years since, Supported Community Lifestyles has undergone substantial growth and now serves 160 clients and has over 390 employees over a six-county area.

In fact, SCL is currently the fifth largest employer in Kay County. Supported Community Lifestyles operates a total of 46 homes in Ponca City, Enid, Stillwater, Tonkawa, Burbank, Tulsa, Skiatook and Claremore.

Eight of these homes are alternative group homes which mean the adult residents are given more structure with clinical services to support their mental health issues. Future plans involve the opening of a children’s home to help individuals under the age of 18 who have behavior disabilities with a safe place to live. Ron Hammock has established two non-profit organizations to support the clients: The CS Ranch, a therapeutic horse ranch outside of Ponca City, and the SCL Foundation, which provides small emergency sti-

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excluding all federal holidays. Limited Saturday service.

Within Ponca City limits… $3 each one-way trip Ask about destinations outside the city limits.

Seniors age 60 or older may qualify for free transportation.

Services provided by projects funded through Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 will be provided at no cost to eligible participants. A recommended donation of $1 will be accepted to help defray the cost of services and expand existing Title III services.

All rides are scheduled on a first call basis, subject to availability. 24-48-hour notice is recommended.

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To request a reasonable modification or if transit information is needed in an alternate format, contact a dispatcher. Comments, requests and/ or complaints can be submitted verbally by calling 580-718-0444 or in writing to lcorff@ucapinc.org Cimarron Transit complies with American with Disabilities Act and is an equal opportunity employer.

CPTS assures that no person shall, as provided by Federal and State civil rights laws, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination with regard to race, color, or national origin. CPTS confirms every effort will be made to safeguard non-discrimination in all programs and activities, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not.

pends to clients for services and items not covered by insurance. The home office of Supported Community Lifestyles is located on the third floor of the Marland Mall, located at 417 E. Grand in Ponca City.

In addition to providing jobs for the community at large, SCL operates several small businesses to provide meaningful work to clients.

The companies within the SCL umbrella are: Hammock Enterprises, Hammock’s Motor City Detail Shop, DocuGuard, Recycling Ponca City, Recycling Enid, Recycling Stillwater, Hammock Housekeeping, Hammock Lawn Service, the Marland Mall, Jumpy Monkey Coffee, the CS Ranch, and the SCL Foundation.

The growth and success can be directly attributed to the people who work at the agency who have dedicated themselves to serving and helping the individuals served by them. The employees of Supported Community Lifestyles work for more than a paycheck and are the real strength of the company.

All staff members go through extensive training as required by the state of Oklahoma in order to best assist the clients. While the employees must always maintain conditions of reasonable safety, the individuals served are encouraged to do all they can for themselves. By involving the clients in decisions about their own lives and treating them as partners, problems are dealt with in a much more effective, less traumatic manner.

A reasonable quality of life includes a decent place to live, healthy food, transportation, meaningful work, and social interaction.

Recognizing one’s worth as a person leads to dignified and respectful treatment. What SCL Inc. hopes to do is not just talk about doing good works, but implementing its mission which is “To partner in a dignified and respectful manner with the people we serve to develop a meaningful quality of life that is safe for everyone involved, including the community where we live.” Ron Hammock expects every staff member to champion the rights of the individuals served.

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THE STAFF of 89.7 The House FM and 88.7 My Praise FM pose at the networks’ 16th annual Kid DJ Day on Sept. 30.

Station Celebrates 25 Years It was 25 years ago when one man’s dream to bring Christian radio to Northern Oklahoma began to come to life with the formation of The Love Station, 88.7 KLVV. The modest beginnings of this station started in 1992

by Doyle Brewer, CEO and Founder, and Tony Weir, the station’s first Program Director. With God powering their vision, the station grew as listeners began donating their time, money and efforts to the ministry.

In 2004, 89.7 The House FM officially signed on air and since then, The House FM and My Praise FM have continued to expand to 18 frequencies combined in an effort to grow the listening area throughout Oklahoma and southern Kansas.

The House FM was the first Christian radio station to have an app offering streaming radio services for phones

in addition to the listeners world-wide using the desktop version.

In addition to broadcasting contemporary Christian music, the ministry participates in many different outreach services, from offering listeners opportunities to win tickets to area concerts to the opportunity to join us at the station’s 16th annual free and family oriented Kid DJ Day, which was held on September 30.

More than 880 total guests attended the Free Kid DJ Day, which included skydivers, a message from News 9’s Val Castor, several outdoor family games and other festivities.

The House FM’s 15th annual Turkey for Tunes will be in November in a partnership with the Salvation Army.

The House FM encourages listeners to donate a turkey in exchange for a CD. All turkey

donations are then given to families in need from the listening area through the Salvation Army. Drop-off locations will be listed online at TheHouseFM.com and MyPraiseFM.com, and will include the Ponca City Wal-Mart.

The House FM is a listener-supported ministry broadcasting on 89.7 FM from Oklahoma City to Wichita, 100.1 FM in Wichita and 88.5 FM in Oklahoma City Metro, and heard world-wide at TheHouseFM.com.

My Praise FM is a sister network also headquartered in Ponca City that broadcasts in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas.

My Praise FM can be heard locally on 88.7 FM and within 50 miles of OKC on 101.9 HD2.

Both stations can be streamed live on any smart device with their free app which is available through all app stores found under The House FM.

Victory Is Connecting Church “The Connecting Church” best describes Ponca City’s Victory Worship Center.

Located in the heart of the city at the corner of Sixth & Hartford, Victory serves as a connecting point between Jesus, people, ministries and the community!

Victory is a growing, thriving church with the 2017 theme of “SURGE: DOWNPOUR OF GOD’S POWER.” The church eagerly welcomes and integrates guests and is well known for its friendly people and hospitable atmosphere. The basic culture of Victory is rich with many cultures and ethnic groups that are representative of the community. Worship is high priority at Victory with a contemporary worship style of ‘high octane’ praise and energetic worship. At Victory, ‘worship’ is our middle name!

Victory is a church on a mission to connect all people to Jesus Christ in order to build growing disciples of Jesus Christ by REACHING the unchurched, TEACHING the believers, and SERVING the community. Victory’s vision is to be a progressive, influential church empowering people with a passion for God. Victory’s ultimate goal is to be a vital part of the fabric of the community.

This year marks Victory’s 47th year of service to the Ponca City/Kay County community, with the congregation occupying three, progres-

sively larger locations. Pastor Rick Hughes and his wife Val have served the congregation faithfully for the past 27 years.

Over the years the church has made many positive changes in order to accommodate a growing congregation. Consistent growth led the church to the present central location 11 years ago because of its high visibility and opportunities for expansion.

Pastor Hughes emphasizes that “Victory is all about building people. Ministry and activities are planned for every age group with the end goal being transformed lives. We’re thrilled to be right in the heart of the city, and believe God has directed us to this location with a mandate to impact our community!”

Victory is highly committed to the community through various ministries, Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” seminars annually, quarterly OBI blood drives, “Gotcha Covered” prayer ministry for law enforcement, jail ministry at the Kay County Detention Center, as well as serving as host to community gatherings and as the voting location for Ponca City’s largest precinct.

Victory is often recognized in the community by its fundraising efforts, which annually includes delicious peanut brittle. The church is very active in various missions’ projects and supports 14 missionaries worldwide.

Victory’s weekly service

schedule is as follows: Sunday - Pastor’s Prayer Force from 9-10 am in the Prayer Room, followed by Victory Worship Celebration in the Sanctuary from 10 am – Noon.

Wednesday is Family Night which includes Family Worship from 7-7:30 pm, followed by the Family Education Hour (Christian education classes for all age groups) from 7:308:30 pm. Victory also hosts weekly activities for students.

Victory is blessed with many children and offers outstanding KIDZ ministries. Prayer is a high priority at Victory with weekly prayer activities and a monthly 12-hour prayer chain always on the schedule the first Saturday of each month. Many special services and guest speakers are also scheduled throughout the year. Guests are warmly welcomed at every service. Victory is a guest-friendly congregation and is always seeking new members!

Victory is a contemporary Bible-believing, Spirit-filled church that is Apostolic in doctrine, Pentecostal in experience, Contemporary in worship, and Christian in lifestyle. For more information, visit a scheduled service, call the church at 765-3872 or visit us on the web at www.victoryworshipcenter.net, “like” us on Facebook @poncavictoryworshipcenter, or “follow” us on Twitter @victoryponca, and/or follow us on Instagram @poncavictory.

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United Community Action Program, Inc. (UCAP) is one of 19 locally controlled community action agencies in Oklahoma that works to improve the lives of lowincome individuals by creating opportunities for increased self-sufficiency and greater participation in the community. Community Action Agencies were established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s War on Poverty.

Federal, state and local funds support the agency, which operates Early Head Start, Head Start, Family and Community Services, housing, public transportation and Navigator programs in Kay County. The Federal Community Services Block Grant provides core support.

The agency has forged partnerships within communities, contributing to local economies, with an annual budget of $18 million dollars and a workforce of over 400 people.

For more than 48 years, the agency has partnered with local cities and organizations to create opportunities for increased self-sufficiency and greater participation in the community for residents of North Central Oklahoma.

Board members Harold Harris, of Newkirk, and Theresa Bates, of Ponca City, represent interests of Kay County. Harris serves as Chairman of the Board.

Head Start/Early Head Start Head Start and Early Head Start are taking pre-school applications now for enrollment for Fall of 2017. The pro-

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personnel including: strategic planning, team building, organizational management, interpersonal/ communication skills and provides professional business coaching.

Industry Training is custom tailored to satisfy the training requirements of businesses throughout Pioneer Technology Center’s district. From the direction of Johnny Thornburgh, Industrial Coordinator, training courses are offered in Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Lean Manufacturing/ Continuous Process Improvement, Welding and other industry specific courses. Available training programs are held on the Pioneer Tech campus, the client’s facility, or other appropriate locations. Pioneer Technology Center’s Industry Training also has the advantage of direct contact with the state funded Training for Industry Program (TIP). Safety Training is another benefit of the BIS Center. This state supported instruction offers safety consultation, training, and development services that are intended to reduce worker’s compensation premiums and decrease accident rates. Some of the safety topics taught include: Asbestos Awareness, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Lifting Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Forklift Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective Equipment, CPR, and First Aid. The Small Business Management program works to benefit small business owners and managers by helping to improve their business and management skills. The program offers evening classes as well as individual support at Pioneer Tech or the client’s place of business.

Robert Howard, the Small Business Management Coordinator possesses a depth of knowledge specifically in human resource management and can aid businesses and inform them of changes in federal law.

The Bid Assistance Center serves as a complete resource for companies, corporations, or individuals wanting to bid on federal, state, county, city, or private sector contracts. This is a jointly funded program of Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE), Pioneer Technology Center, and the Department of Defense. Also part of the Bid Assistance Center is the Contractors Plan Room that serves as a partnership with ODCTE and the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA).

PCDA provides a subscription to bidder’s software that offers plan room clients access to bidding opportunities throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. Dawn Brakey, Bid Assistance Coordinator, assists businesses working in the Plan Room. Brakey works with businesses by teaching them to utilize the equipment to gain a competitive edge in the industry.

Available equipment includes an imagePROGRAF iPF825 large format printer, M40 large format scanner, MFP stand, computer, Smart-Works MFP Software and a large touch-screen monitor. The system is designed to be a complete scan-to-copy, file, share cloud solution.

After completing equipment training, members are given 24 hour access to the plan room where they can view, print or scan plans and specs for projects they intend to bid.

Housed at Pioneer Tech, Brian Lane, Manufacturing Extension Agent, provides services to manufacturers to increase their bottom line.

Shared by Northern Oklahoma College (NOC), the Manufacturing Alliance, Autry Tech and Pioneer Tech, the Manufacturing Extension Agent is able to review and assess any facet of a manufacturing business.

Economic growth is achieved through engineering, research and development, and training services. Agricultural Business Management with Jeff Lockett offers farm families a variety of services including Quicken record keeping, assistance with preparing farm plans and much more. Additionally Sylvia Urioste the Business and Industry Services Coordinator works with various organizations, businesses and tribal entities to meet their training and workforce needs.

PTC’s Business Incubator provides a wide variety of services to foster the growth of small start-up tenants, intended to help them to grow into a thriving business. The main goal of the incubator is to produce successful and viable businesses within the PTC district.

PTC’s incubator primarily serves service, wholesale, and light manufacturing businesses.

The incubator offers manufacturing spaces and office units as options to potential tenants.

A conference room, library, copy machine, fax machine, and many other services are available for use. For new tenants, the first three months of rent are free, with incremental increases that follow.

For more information on the Business and Industry Services Center courses, or to begin classroom training, please call Pioneer Technology Center at 718-4222.

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Visit Ponca City’s Historic House Museum The Marland Grand Home, a historic house museum, was built in 1916 by oil baron Earnest Whitworth Marland.

Before building his other large estate now known as the Marland Mansion, E.W. Marland constructed this very unique, one-of-a-kind Italian Revival style, four-story home at 1000 E. Grand Ave. Marland studied law at the University of Michigan. Following his graduation while working for a local law firm on coal and oil leases, he made a fortune on his own leases in

West Virginia and Pennsylvania. However, he soon lost it all in the Bank Panic of 1907.

Marland moved to Oklahoma in 1908 to begin again drilling for oil on the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch acreage. With the cooperation of the Ponca Indians who shared in the profits, Marland started the 101 Ranch Oil Company, later to become Marland Oil. Almost totally broke, Marland didn’t find oil until his ninth hole, the Willie Cries for War #9, in June of 1911. At that time he kept his promise to the

owners of the downtown Ponca City Arcade Hotel where he had been living since coming to Oklahoma and paid his bill in full.

From that point on nearly every hole Marland drilled for miles around produced an abundance of oil. The construction of his mansion on Grand Ave., the now Marland Grand Home, was begun in 1914 and completed in 1916. Plans included a central vacuum system, automatic dish washer, indoor air-conditioning, attached three-car garage, an

additional carriage house, and the first indoor swimming pool built in Oklahoma. Each was an exceptional item for 1916.

Just to the east of the home Marland created several blocks of formal gardens patterned after the gardens of Versailles, France and St. Germaine, England. Across the street to the north he put in a 9-hole golf course for his employees and the general public to enjoy at no charge.

When Marland and first wife, Mary Virginia, moved into their new home, they adopted two of Mary Virginia’s sister’s children, George, age 18, and Lydie, age 16.

The Marlands had been unable to have children and could now afford to help with her niece and nephew. George and Lydie’s family of six was of lower means and in need.

During time the Marlands lived in the Grand Home, 1916 to 1928, Marland’s net worth, not including his oil company, exceeded 100 million dollars, over a billion dollars in today’s money. Marland’s oil company laid the foundation for the ConocoPhillips Oil Company today.

Marland’s Grand Home is open for tours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $4 seniors (65 and older), $4 military, $2 for students 6-17. Children 5 and under are free. The facility houses exhibits collected by the Marlands and the City of Ponca City. Exhibits include the 101 Ranch and Wild West

Show, local American Indian tribal artifacts, Marland family and oil items and a DAR display.

The facility‘s main floor is furnished in 1920 period furnishings and can be rented for special events such as wedding, receptions, parties, reunions and meetings. The venue holds approximately 75 seated to 125 standing persons comfortably.

For additional pricing on rentals or any other information see the web site at marland-

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THE MARLAND Grand Home, located at 1000 E. Grand Ave. in Ponca City, OK, is a historic house museum available for public use. The home contains exhibits on the Marland Family and Marland Oil, the 101 Ranch and its Wild West Show of the early 1900s and local tribal exhibits of Native Americans of the late 1800s to the 1940s. The site is open daily, Tuesday through Saturday, for tours from 10AM to 5PM. The venue’s first floor can also be rented for special occasions by calling 580-767-0427.

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Church Supports Women’s Group Community Christian Church supports a Disciples Women’s group by the name of Sarah Group. The Sarah Group was established around the early 1960’s and has remained active ever since. We meet on a monthly basis, the second Thursday of each month, and enjoy the camaraderie of sharing devotions, plan outreach projects and just have fun. We earn money to support our projects through the sale of Rada Cutlery, Saints and Angels letters to the congregation eliciting contributions, our personal offerings made at each meeting and the occasional sales of refreshments during certain church activities.

We focus the majority of our activities on outreach. We

have a member serving on the Board of the Child Development Center and we have a member serving on the Board of Meals on Wheels. We often make small gifts and treats to be given to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma and sometimes to nursing homes as well. We lead the collection of various food items for Thanksgiving Baskets to be given to those in need. This year these items will be given to Peachtree Landing. Every year when we decorate for Christmas we have a ‘Mitten Tree’. This is the base for collecting mittens/gloves, stocking caps, and socks which are given to Lincoln School for their children who do not have those items.

When we are made aware

of the need in other grade schools we give to them as well. Last Christmas we included the collection of gently used and/or new coats as well as sweat pants.

We also lead the campaign for collection of funds for ‘Blanket Sunday’ and ‘Tool Sunday’. These funds are sent to Church World Service to be used in supplying blankets and tools for those who do not have those tools available both in the U.S. and throughout the world.

Sarah Group is open to all women who have a desire to share with other women for the purpose of devotion, contributing to outreach projects, and just the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company as we grow in our faith.

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PICTURED ARE just a few of the members of Sarah Group at Community Christian Church. From left, Ann Thornburgh, Wanda Wallace, Jan Van Buskirk, Vicky Courtney and Ebby Jacobs.

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Jumpy Monkey Coffee Bar To Open in December In 2004, Ron Hammock, owner and director of Supported Community Lifestyles, purchased the original Montgomery Wards building at 417 E. Grand in Ponca City. SCL is an agency assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly those with intellectual challenges.

The Montgomery Wards department store, built by E.W. Marland and completed in 1929 at a cost of $35,000, was designed by Marland’s good friend, architect John Duncan Forsythe. The structure was designed to harmonize with the other buildings on the same block that Marland had built previously. The Montgomery Wards store had over 22,000 square feet of space on 3 floors. The retailer carried all kinds of merchandise for the consumer: household articles, clothing, shoes, hardware, tires, sporting goods and seasonal supplies. The store underwent some changes in 1946 with the addition of air conditioning.

Montgomery Wards closed the building in 1977 and opened a catalog store.

Today, SCL Inc.’s main offices are located on the top floor of the building with the other 3 floors left for retail space.

The Marland Mall, owned

by Ron Hammock, operates space in the basement, first

and second floors of the structure. The recently re-organized Marland Mall has new, slightly used, and antique furniture, along with vintage décor and clothing items, a used book room, artwork, seasonal, and outdoor pieces.

The mall also has vendors/ consignors who stock a variety of things consumers will enjoy.

The proceeds from the sale of items in the Marland Mall not sold by vendors/consignors will be used to fund the SCL Foundation, a non-profit organization, which provides small emergency stipends to clients for services and items not covered by insurance.

All donations by the public of good quality items to the SCL Foundation are fully taxdeductible.

The mall plans to re-open to the public on November 1st, and there is some booth rental space still available for vendors.

A new addition to the Marland Mall will be the Jumpy Monkey Coffee Bar located right inside the front door of the building. The coffee bar will serve espressos, lattes, and pour-overs per the customer’s request.

Pastries and snacks, as well as, a wide variety of Jumpy Monkey Coffee will be available for purchase in both whole bean and ground-to-order types, with

the coffee ground as the customer waits.

Jumpy Monkey Coffee Company from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa was founded with the sole intention of providing meaningful and purposeful employment to individuals with disabilities. The “coffee with a cause” has made sure that the people they serve are involved in every aspect of the coffee creation process

from packaging, marketing, sales, and delivery. Over the years, the Jumpy Monkey Coffee Company has developed an extremely loyal customer base because not only is their coffee excellent, but their mission touches hearts and improves the lives of individuals in their communities in a way no other coffee company has ever dreamed. The partnership between Supported

Community Lifestyles and Jumpy Monkey Coffee Company is a natural fit for both businesses. At the Marland mall, a barista will run the coffee bar with help from SCL clients. Those clients will stock and clean the bar, and help grind the coffee. SCL plans on marketing Jumpy Monkey Coffee to schools, churches, and other groups as a means of fundraising through com-

munity stewardships.

This concept of a “good cause” helping another “good cause” is a win/win opportunity for all. The Jumpy Monkey Coffee Bar plans to open sometime in December 2017.

For more information on the Marland Mall or the SCL Foundation, please contact Leslie Schauvliege, SCL Foundation Director at leslie22@ sclok.com.

If you have the preconception that senior centers are not for you, pay a visit to the Ponca City Senior Center and judge for yourself! The Center serves as a home away from home for many seniors 50 plus.

The Center offers an exciting variety of activities.

Chances are, whatever’s on the agenda on any particular day, the center will be bustling with activity. Mornings are usually quieter with several domino challenges, coffee and chatting, followed by a lunch provided by Wheatheart Nutrition Program.

After lunch the Center comes alive with various activities. Line dancing classes led

by Pat Brown, wood carving with instructor Dennis Bond, the Forever Young choir led

by Judi Page, morning exercise and Tai Chi led by Cheryl Knowlton and a knitting and crocheting group “A Row at a Time” led by Anastey Lovely.

Additional programs include educational program with professional speakers, covered dish dinners and a monthly hymn night. The Center also host occasional dances with area musicians. Games are a daily activity at the Center including bridge, Rummikub, dominos, spades, canasta, pool games, and bingo. The Center is open on Friday evenings until 8 p.m. for game night, playing Bunco, and ten point pitch.

To encourage mental stimulation the center offers weekly word searches, with a monthly drawing for those who com-

plete and submit weekly.

Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, Name that Tune are a few of the monthly game events.

ESL- For our international community the center offers classes in “English as a Second Language.” (ESL) There is no charge for the class and the volunteer teachers are extremely dedicated and competent. The classes offer a loving and jovial atmosphere where nothing is considered a mistake but rather an opportunity to improve. The class is offered to Senior’s and any one that desires to speak English more effectively. If you have a friend or know an International that would benefit from such classes, please call the Center and ask for Judi Page.

For those who maybe embarking on a challenging

journey with a medical illness themselves or a loved one the center offers several support groups. Including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Cancer Support, and a Prosthetic Support group, please call the Center for dates and times.

The Ponca City Senior Center located at 319 W. Grand and is operated under the direction of City Park and Recreation Department. Telephone (580) 763-8051, or visit the city website at www.poncacityok. gov for more information.

For meal reservations call Wheatheart Nutrition at 7671623.

Marie Trenary, Programming Specialist boast about the Center’s friendly staff, Judi Page and Pat Williams.

Stop by and meet them and let them give you a tour of the beautiful facility.

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The United Methodist Women was organized 151 years ago. The sole purpose was to support missions. The St. Paul’s unit consists of 26 active members who provide meals for church events, funeral dinners, receptions, and support for activities in our church. We participated in many mission activities in the last year as listed below.

We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1904 North Pecan Road.

Local Mission: Our activities are to support local missions in Ponca City as well as those of the Oklahoma Conference and also foreign missions. All funds raised go to support mission. In the year 2017 our UMW contributed to the Child Development Center, Marland Children’s Home, Domestic Violence, Helping Hands Fund at St. Paul’s UMC, Volunteer in Mission Group from Ponca City going to Rio Bravo, Mexico, covering expenses for White Eagle United Methodist Church Indian Taco dinner Fundraiser, Youth Mission Trip, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, New Emergency Resource Center, Wesley House at NOC dinner, Positive Impact. We serve Friendship Feast dinners six times a year plus provide special occasion gifts four times per year to Friendship Feast guests. Our monetary contribution was $6950.00 to local projects plus hours of hands-on work.

Nine of our members meet once a month to make “Love Quilts” for people who need comfort, care, or have special joys. We participate in Goblins on Grand.

Foreign Mission: Our support of the UZIMA Water Filter Project has helped eliminate waterborne diseases in

Lanet County, Kenya. The project has now moved to four islands in Lake Victoria, Africa. We contribute to support of a missionary in Jerusalem.

The contribution to these was $1,500.00 Oklahoma Conference Projects: These include support of Holsinger House which houses foster children in Enid. We contribute to Pearl’s Hope in Tulsa which houses and trains single mothers in money management, life skills, parenting, and in job search. We contribute to Neighborhood Services Organization which houses young single males and teaches them life skills for adulthood. We support Cookson Hills, a mission to help the Cherokee residents in southeast Oklahoma. Our total contribution to all these was $4,529.00 this year.

Free Events for the Ponca City Community at St. Paul’s: The UMW members provide major support for St. Paul’s three free events for children and their families in Ponca City: One is an Easter Egg Hunt and free lunch for families the Saturday before Easter. The second one occurs in August and is the KIDS’ ZONE CARNIVAL. We invite children and their families to come to jump on inflated toys and play on a water slide. We have crafts, games, information booths and a free supper.

We offer an after school Wednesday program called KIDS’ ZONE. It is a time of religious instruction, games, snacks, and music. Children are picked up from schools by the church van.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church has a contemporary worship services at 9:00 a.m. and a traditional worship service at 11:00 a.m. The United Methodist Youth meet at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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Celebrating the Advancement of Women

THE PONCA CITY NEWS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017–PAGE 11-H

P.E.O. is an organization of women, by women and for women. P.E.O supports women both through friendships and the bonds of sisterhood and through educational scholarships, grants, awards, and loans.

As one of the oldest women’s organizations in North America, P.E.O. has grown to more than 6,000 local chapters with nearly a quarter of a million members in the United States and Canada.

A legacy passed down through generations of women, P.E.O. has deep roots in local communities and its influence reaches to all corners of the globe.

As a philanthropic organization, P.E.O. International Chapter supports six philanthropies that include ownership of Cottey College, a woman’s college with twoyear and selected four-year programs, and five programs that provide higher educational assistance through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans.

These P.E.O philanthropies were developed to assist women in furthering their education. In addition to the International philanthropies, Oklahoma State Chapter of P.E.O. supports three projects with financial awards to Oklahoma residents.

These projects are Cottey College, Oklahoma Projects Fund, and Oklahoma Continuing Education.

Ponca City P.E.O Chapters have sent several high school women to Cottey Summer Leadership Workshop in addition to supporting state and international projects.

Local P.E.O. chapter fundraisers are one of the ways to support these programs. The cumulative amount of assistance provided to recipients is more than $283 million.

Each of P.E.O.’s six educational philanthropies is classified 501 c(3) by the United States Internal Revenue Service.

P.E.O.s take great pride in providing educational opportunities to women in their communities.

We do not discriminate against any woman based on age, ethnicity, religion or education. Our sisterhood is based on friendship and mutual respect. P.E.O. is not political nor is it’s a political action group.

Individually, each member may work for causes of her choice of political and/ or religious views and activities. We meet to support each other, for fellowship and for the common and uniting purpose of assisting women to reach their educational goals.

P.E.O. was founded more than 145 years ago as a college society, similar to later sororities. Since membership is by invitation, potential members are given the opportunity to learn about the significance of fellowship and philanthropic service among the sisterhood.

P.E.O. members refer to each other as sisters, emphasizing the importance placed upon fellowship throughout the organization.

Before receiving an invitation to join, a woman is sponsored by three members in a chapter.

The sponsorship and invitation process includes getting to know the prospective member well, and explaining P.E.O.’s purposes that come with personal commitment and responsibilities There are three local P.E.O. chapters in Ponca City.

Local chapters meeting during the day are Chapter FC and Chapter EL. Chapter FN

meets in the evening.

For more information see www.peointernational.org, www.okpeo.org, www.cottey. edu. For local information email vickipeo@gmail.com.

Helping Women Reach for the Stars

P.E.O.s are women of all ages, from all walks of life, united in a shared passion for educating women and the belief that doing so can change the world.

Friendship is the cornerstone of P.E.O.—it is the legacy left by our Founders and it thrives in our unique sisterhood.

P.E.O. exists to be a source of encouragement and support for women to realize their potential in whatever worthwhile endeavor they choose.

As an organization of women, by women, and for women, P.E.O supports women not only through friendships and the bonds of sisterhood, but educational scholarship, grants, awards, and loans.

There are six projects through which P.E.O. International is able to assist women in attaining higher education.

Our local chapters and members have shown dedication, hard work, and financial contributions for our projects and recipients.

P.E.O. has given $283 million in financial assistance to 99,000 recipients of the various projects. The projects and achieved results of P.E.O.s working together are as follows: COTTEY COLLEGE is a fully accredited liberal arts college for women in Nevada, Missouri, owned and operated by the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1927.

Approximately 8,875 women from all 50 states, 4 provinces, and 85 countries have graduated since the first class in 1887.

P.E.O. EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND (ELF) makes loans available to qualified women who desire higher education and are in need of financial assistance. Loans in the amount of $172 million have been made since ELF was established in 1907 P.E.O. INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP FUND (IPS) provides scholarships for international female students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada before returning to their homelands.

Scholarships total $34.7 million since IPS was established in 1949.

P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION (PCE) presents need-based grants to women in the United States and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.

Grants totaling $49.5 million have been awarded since PCE was established in 1973.

P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARDS (PSA) provide substantial merit-based awards to women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral level degree at an accredited college or university.

Scholar awards total $21.5 million since PSA was established in 1991.

school senior women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United State or Canada in the next academic year. STAR scholarships total $5.4 million since its inception in 2009.

In addition to these scholarships, grants, and awards given by P.E.O. International, Oklahoma State Chapter of P.E.O. provides financial assistance to deserving Oklahoma women through the Oklahoma Cottey Scholarship Fund, Oklahoma Continuing Education Fund, and the Oklahoma Projects Education Fund. The Oklahoma Projects Education Fund (OPF) is a grant program providing financial assistance for women of Oklahoma desiring to further their education.

The Oklahoma Continuing Education Fund (OCE) provides financial assistance for Oklahoma women who find it necessary to resume their studies due to changing demands of their lives.

The Oklahoma Cottey Scholarships provide financial assistance for Oklahoma women attending Cottey College in Nevada, MO. For more information on the P.E.O. projects go to www.peointernational.org or contact vickipeo@gmail. com.

Cottey College Owned

by P.E.O. Sisterhood

Cottey College is an independent, liberal arts and sciences women’s college in Nevada, Missouri. Since 1884, the college has offered young women the opportunity to learn and grow into leaders, role models, and confident individuals.

Today, Cottey’s unique combination of women’sonly education, high academic standards, focus on leadership development, commitment to an international experience for every student, and a motivated, high-energy community is at the heart of its success.

Cottey has multiple degree options intended to fit student needs. Students can complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in four years with any of the following majors - Business, English, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, International Business, International Relations, Liberal Arts or Psychology.

Graduates of the BA program are well prepared to enter the world of work and for advanced study in graduate or law school.

Additionally, Cottey offers two-year, associate degree options. Students can earn an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts - Art, Associate in Fine Arts - Dance, Associate in Fine Arts - Theater, or Associate in Arts Music degree. These degree programs are carefully designed to facilitate transfer to a fouryear college or university.

Our alumnae go on to dynamic careers in business, entertainment, marketing, education, sports, communications, and many others.

Most importantly, they continue their special connection with the College and each other throughout the course of their lives and careers.

An all-women’s education, like Cottey College, offers a safe environment where young women can feel more powerful, more confident, can be inspired to get involved, and can become part of a close community.

Consider the following facts about the value of an allwomen’s education: Graduates of women’s colleges are more than twice as likely as graduates of coeducation colleges to receive doctorate degrees.

Nearly half the graduates of women’s colleges have earned advanced degrees and 81% have continued their education beyond college.

Graduates of women’s colleges are more successful in careers; they tend to hold higher positions, are happier and earn more money.

Cottey College can prepare young women to be a success in whatever field they choose. On Business Week’s list of the50 women who are rising stars in Corporate America, 30 percent received their baccalaureate degrees from women’s colleges.

Thirty-three percent of the female board members of Fortune 1000 companies are women’s college graduates.

Nearly one-fourth of current female congress members attended women’s colleges.

One of every seven women cabinet members in state government attended a women’s college.

Twenty percent of women

identified by Black Enterprise Magazine athe 20 most powerful African-American women in corporate America graduated from women’s colleges.

Consider the following ten reasons to choose Cottey College. Cottey has challenging academics that prepare students to go on to any college or university of their choice.

With an average class sie of 14, everyone gets to contribute.

The LEO (Leadership, Experiences, Opportunity) program and other leadership opportunities give students resumeworthy skills that put them a step ahead.

Faculty members - female and male - are great teachers and mentors who get to know students personally.

An international trip, paid for by Cottey, immerses students in new cultures and experiences.

Classmates are 350 women - from 40 states and 15 countries - who become sisters and friends. Suite-style residence halls are more like home than dorms.

The dining hall food tastes more like eating at a great restaurant than a school cafeteria because Cottey’s food is prepared by a chef who worked in a fivestar rated restaurant before he came to Cottey. There are more than 40 student organizations to keep students busy outside of class.

Student receive a premier private education at a great cost.

Cottey also offers leadership opportunities to high school women through A Workshop for Women Who are Going Places. Rising junior and senior-aged girls gain insight into leadership, skill development, and college and career preparation while showcasing everything Cottey has to offer for their future education.

In addition to the toolbox of skills that each participant will take home, all students who choose to enroll at Cottey College will be awarded a $12,000 scholarship for her years at Cottey– that’s an automatic $3,000 annual scholarship!

Ponca City’s local P.E.O. chapters have given scholarships to more than eight local womento enable them to attend this valuable workshop.

The good news is that Cottey has been able to remain affordable due to a strong financial foundation, endowment, and the continued financial support of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic educational organization dedicated solely to furthering education for women.

Athletic scholarships are also available in volleyball, softball, basketball, and cross country/ track. The P.E.O. International Chapter, Oklahoma State P.E.O. Chapter, and Cottey College offer many scholarships.

For more information go to www.cottey.edu or email vickipeo@gmail.com.

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Museum Also Home to Tribal Institute In 1994 a small group of business and tribal leaders gathered to address concerns about the perceived lack of recognition of Native American contributions to the area’s culture. That was the beginning of what is now the Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Over the years the Foundation has continued to grow through a series of enhancement phases and educational programming.

Phase 1 of the project was the construction of a memorial park with a statue of Ponca Chief Standing Bear.

The statue was unveiled and the park opened in 1996. In 2000, Phase 2 was dedicated in conjunction with the annual Standing Bear Pow Wow. Six tribal viewing courts and two orientation courts were designed to give tribal voice to tribal stories. A permanent pow wow arbor, Phase 3, was completed and dedicated in 2005. In 2007, Phase 4 - the Standing Bear Museum and Education, was opened and has since been a popular attraction for community members, students and tourists. The most recent enhancement was completed in 2012 with the dedication of the Scenic Byway improvements and the Founders Court.

The Osage Nation Heritage Trail was designated as an Oklahoma Scenic Byway in 2007. With one end of the byway in Ponca City and the

other in Bartlesville (stretching along 70 miles of US HWY 60), it seemed appropriate for Standing Bear Park to become an interpretive center for that byway and the story it tells.

The basis for the designation was not only the beauty of the landscape along the trail, but the rich cultural story of the Osage people and that of the other tribes located in North Central Oklahoma.

The Scenic Byway program was designed to showcase not only the areas immediately adjacent to the byway, but to draw visitors to the surrounding areas as well. Since the completion of this phase, traffic at the park and museum has increased dramatically.

Each year in September the six area tribes come together to host the Standing Bear Pow Wow. Amid the familiar sounds and sights of traditional Native American songs and dances, there is a unification of spirit that heals and inspires. The pow wow is open to natives and nonnatives and is an opportunity to learn about a culture that continues to enrich our area.

The Standing Bear Museum and Education Center is also home to The Tribal Institute, a cooperative program between Northern Oklahoma College and the Standing Bear Native American Foundation.

By bringing together two institutions that have education as their primary mission, there is an opportunity

PHASE 1 of the project was the construction of a memorial park with a statue of Ponca Chief Standing Bear. The statue was unveiled and the park opened in 1996. to provide that education through traditional, as well as non-traditional methods, thereby participating in the preservation of a culture.

In May, 1879, Ponca Chief Standing Bear stood before Judge Elmer Dundy and, with his hand extended to the court, said “My hand is not the color of yours, but if I pierce it, I shall feel pain.

If you pierce your hand you also feel pain. The blood that will flow from mine will be of the same color as yours.

I am a man. The same God made us both.” Those words,

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The Standing Bear project is

proud to partner with the six area tribes in an effort to educate those visitors about the Native American culture.

“The saga of the Marland family of Ponca City is perhaps the most intriguing story in the bold and exciting history of Oklahoma” as quoted from famed Oklahoma author Bob Burke, in his book, “The Palace on the Prairie, the Marland Family Story.”

By the early 1920’s, E W and Mary Virginia Marland had established themselves as the most prominent residents of Ponca City and northern Oklahoma.

Marland Oil was prospering and the city was growing from the results of Marland’s prosperity. Although they had constructed a beautiful Mediteranian revival home at 1000 East Grand Avenue, a visit to Florence Italy and it’s fifteenth century “Davanzanti Palace” in, the summer of 1924, prompted the Marlands to dream of an even more elaborate estate to be constructed on a vast property they owned. That properties present address is 901 Monument Road. Nearly a year in the design stages, construction started on Oklahoma’s largest and most elaborate home early in 1925 and was completed in the fall of 1928.

The E W Marland Estate sat on over 2500 acres of land, with

the main focus a one half section, 320 acres at present day Fourteenth Street and Lake Road. The main building, which Mr. Marland called “the Lodge” sat at the top of the hill. A stone wall surrounded much of thirty acres, now considered “The Estate.” Five lakes and acres of gardens enhanced the picturesque site.

Just before his death in 1941, Marland sold the mansion and much of the grounds to the Carmelite Fathers, a group of monks, for $66,000. They, in turn, sold the property a few years later to The Felician Sisters, an order of Catholic Nuns.

After nearly 23 years of ownership, the nuns offered the complex to the City for $1,470, 000. The citizens voted and approved a one cent, two year sales tax to fund the purchase and early renovations. The property opened to the public for tours and events on April 4th, 1976.

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RESPIRATORY NEEDS!

We accept Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance.

Home sleep studies • Portable home oxygen equipment Cpaps and Bipaps with over 20 masks to choose from Both non-invasive & invasive ventilation • Nebulizers Mask exchange program • Pap resupply program Pulse Oximetry testing • Apnea Link testing Cpap patient education support groups Respiratory Therapist on-call 24/7 Extensive follow-up program

Call us at 580-765-8159

WE ARE YOUR ENERGY COMPANY. At Phillips 66, we recognize the most effective community investments are achieved by being a good neighbor. We believe in investing in the communities where our employees live and work. Phillips 66 and its employees strive to make a positive impact on our community with charitable contributions, employee volunteerism and civic leadership.

Consistent with our core values we provide sustainable community involvement through:

SAFETY – HONOR – COMMITMENT.

• Community safety and

emergency preparedness • Natural disaster relief, recovery and rebuilding Environment & Sustainability

Safety & Preparedness

• Nature and wildlife conservation • Parks and recreation • Water conservation • Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for youth

Education & Literacy

• Advancing literacy • Energy research and education

WE ARE PHILLPS 66 Providing Energy Improving Lives www.Phillips66.com

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