From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, March
21, 1997
LOCAL
Former Senator Dies At Barnsdall Ranch
Nearly News
Uniform Lake Lot Lease Gets Advisory Board OK
Trees Help With Energy For Homes
Chamber News
Distance Learning Has Impact by Providing Network Links
Name Change For Opportunity Center Official
DEATHS
Oma E. Fair
Carolyn Fae Seal
Alfred E. Barnard
Marion Randolph Scott
John Lee Dahl
Floyd A. Davis
Thresa Jean Smith
Funerals
Hubert S. McMonigle
Walter L. Kampschroeder
NEWS BRIEFS
RELIGION
Churches Present "He's Alive"
SS Baptists Set BCC April 11-12
Church Briefs
Meeting Place Set for March for Jesus Get-Together
Holy Week Services Told for St. Paul's UMC
Good Shepherd Confirms Six
Holy Week Activities Scheduled
NE Baptist Will Present Easter Cantata Sunday
LIFESTYLES
Square Dancers Festival Here Saturday
1972 Class Sets Date For 25 Year Reunion, Dance
EDUCATION
Ponca City High School Sets New Policy for Students
Rigdon Attends Law Institute
Honorable Mentions
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Former Oklahoma State Senator John Lee Dahl, who served 20 years with distinction as senator for District 10, died Thursday at his ranch near Barnsdall after several months of illness. He served in the Legislature from 1970 to 1990.
A veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, Dahl was noted for his love of country and support of veterans. He was responsible for numerous bills and governmental changes aiding Oklahoma Servicemen, including the Oklahoma G.I. Bill to grant free tuition at Oklahoma vocational-technical schools for Vietnam veterans; and the naming state highway, Okla. 3 at the 45th Infantry Division highway for those who made the supreme sacrifice for freedom and democracy.
A rancher and oilman himself, Dahl was responsible for the brucellosis testing law to protect farmers. He served nine years as chairman of the Senate Agriculture committee, where he was instrumental in all phases of state government dealing with agriculture. Dahl received acknowledgements for his activities from the Wichita District Farm Credit Council, Oklahoma Association of County Extension Agents, Division of Agriculture of Oklahoma State university, Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association and the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association.
He also chaired the Senate Wildlife Committee and received several plaques for his contributions to wildlife conservation as well as the Oklahoma Rifle Association and others. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission renamed the Osage Wildlife Management area near Foraker the John Dahl Wildlife Management area in honor of Dahl's efforts.
A portion of U.S. 60 and Oklahoma 99 is renamed the John Dahl Avenue in honor of his work in reconstruction of that highway in 1985. A road at Langley, near Grand Lake is also named in his honor to commemorate his efforts in construction of two electrical generating stations by the Grand River Dam Authority.
He was instrumental and given credit for his legislation and efforts to establish the Dick Conner Correctional Center at Hominy.
Dahl is also credited with a tax reduction for people with low income, known as the "Sales Tax Relief Act," and gained sizable increases in school funding with passage of House Bill 1017. Because of his efforts to pass this law to increase funding by more than $200,000,000 for common education, the Barnsdall Public School system named their new athletic building the "John Dahl Athletic Building."
Perhaps one of his most memorable pieces of legislation was the passing of his bill to name the "fiddle" as the state musical instrument and "Faded Love" as the state country and western song. Because of these efforts, he was named into the Western Swing Society Hall of Fame.
The funeral for Sen. Dahl will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska.
(Other arrangements are an-nounced in Senator Dahl's obituary in today's News on page 4B)
It must be spring. The swallows are back in Capistrano, the buzzards have returned to Hinckley, Ohio, and the martins are back in Ponca City. A caller informed NN today that the first martin scouts were seen in the Mockingbird area this morning - the third year in a row that the scouts have arrived at her martin house on March 21. She said by mid-morning today she had six of the insect-eating birds.
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
The meeting of the Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board was well attended Thursday as many Ponca Lake lot users expressed interest in the uniform lake lot lease.
Don Duren, who spoke for the Lake lot users, said though they believed the existing leases are valid, they are willing to accept the lease. However, issues related to fees will be addressed with the Ponca City Board of Commissioners, he said.
Furthermore, although the department is trying to reduce the amount of mowing it provides, Park Director Jim Sindelar said the department would try to mow closer to the roadway to increase visibility for drivers, as requested by a lake lot user.
In other business, the board approved the Will Rogers Boy Scout Council's request to hold a Cub Scout Day Camp at Redbud Park on June 2 through June 7. Charles Rager, scout executive, confirmed attendees must be registered scouts. The item will go before the commissioners on April 14.
In addition, the Ponca City Remote Control Boat Club received approval to use the cove north of the marina area at Lake Ponca for a R.C. Boat Race on July 26. A representative said a safety net would be placed on the shore line to protect spectators. The boats range in size from 21 inches to 50 inches, are powered and can race from 30 miles per hour to 90 mph. Commissioners will consider the item at their April 14 meeting.
Additionally, AMBUCS were granted their request to hold a fund raiser, Mud Run, at the Jack Blevins Moto-Cross Park on June 5. A Mud Run is a competition to see who can go the furthest in a mud hole. Two exhibition machines are also scheduled.
Further, board members voted to allow co-lessees to construct a 13.5 foot by 18 foot by 16 foot wooden deck on an east Lake Ponca lot, subject to the building inspector's approval for a building permit. The item is scheduled to be on the commissioners agenda April 14.
Moreover, Park Director Jim Sindelar told the members that the department is looking at how to continue operating Wentz Camp and other programs with the funds available.
Trees are natural air conditioners, and research shows that shaded homes can cost 50 percent less to cool.
According to the Ponca City Electric Department, trees planted strategically around a residence can save money on cooling and heating costs. Coniferous trees, such as pine trees that do not lose their leaves, act as windbreakers against fierce winter winds.
Furthermore, deciduous trees, trees which lose their leaves in the winter, work twice as hard. In the summer, however, these trees shade the home from harsh sunlight, helping to keep the house cooler. In the winder, deciduous trees lose their leaves and let the sun shine in the home, helping to keep it warm.
"You can save money on your cooling bill, just by planting a tree that shades your air-conditioning unit," said Phil Johnston, system engineer. "A shaded air-conditioning unit runs more efficiently, and a shaded house needs less energy to cool," he said.
Check with a local nursery professional to choose the best tree. Johnston recommends that homeowners make sure trees are planted clear of power lines.
The nursery professional can assist with:
- Choosing trees which will thrive and require less care.
- Recommending the proper planting location. Trees planted too close to the home are dangerous. Trees planted too far away do not provide the maximum energy conservation benefits.
- When to plant trees. Spring and fall are the most popular planting times. However, the nursery staff can help with specific advice for trees which are selected.
For more tips on how to be "energy wise" at home, contact the Electric Department at 767-0405.
This is another in the "Meet a Committee Chair" series designed to highlight professionally as well as personal information about each Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Committee chair. Each issue features individuals serving in a leadership role. It's nice to know a little about the people representing Ponca City.
Events Committee
Meet Craig Myers, a chair of the Chamber Events Committee. He and Bonnie Wetzel of Boatmen's Bank co-chair this committee. Craig was born in Lake Charles, La. He moved to Ponca City in 1966, where he attended Woodlands Elementary and East Junior High School. He graduated from Billings West High School in Billings, Mont. After graduating he went to Oklahoma State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in finance and has equivalent degree hours in accounting.
Myers was employed by KPMG Peat Marwick, Audit Division in 1984. He successfully passed the Certified Public Accountants examination in November 1986. His areas of expertise are financial institutions and oil and gas exploration. He accepted a position as vice president of accounting for Magnolia Life Insurance Company of Lake Charles, La., in 1989.
In October 1992, Magnolia Life was purchased by Liberty Life Insurance Company of Greenville, S.C. Myers accepted a position as controller of Liberty Life and moved to Greenville. In November 1995, he was promoted to chief financial officer of Liberty Life with direct reporting responsibilities to the president. He managed a staff of more than 30 people. His job responsibilities included: financial reporting (both statutory and GAAP, payroll, accounts payable, account reconciliations, cashiers, agent commissions, budgets and long range planning).
Myers and his wife, Monya, are the parents of three children: David, 12, Tiffany, 10 and Jonathan, 8. His hobbies include golfing, farming (cattle) with his father and water skiing. He and his family attend First Baptist Church in Ponca City.
Myers stated in order to pursue a lifelong dream, his father and he successfully bid on the lease and management of the Marland Estate Hotel and Conference Center. Also his desire was to return to his "roots" and raise a family in Ponca City.
The purpose of the Events Committee is to plan and organize any fund raisers, community projects and events related to the Chamber. If you have questions about the Events Committee for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, contact Laura Gray at 765-4400.
The United States Congress has proclaimed and designated the fourth full week of March as Distance Learning Week. The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) announced the proclamation as a week of special recognition for the achievements, developments and applications of distance learning. According to members of USDLA, activities planned at the state and national levels will lead up to and culminate in the seventh International Distance Learning Conference, March 24, 25 and 26, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va.
The USDLA defines distance learning as the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance. For some students it simply means convenience and flexibility in scheduling classes. Students can take undergraduate courses from NOC or even earn a master degree in business administration, telecommunications or chemical engineering through OSU right in the distance learning classroom at Pioneer Technology Center.
Kay County's distance learning is primarily in higher education providing network links to Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College, Northwestern State University and the University of Central Oklahoma. Approximately 30 students in Kay County are being served through distance learning.
Students in the classes are linked by a high-speed telecommunications network that provides an interactive two-way learning channel for the instructor and students in separate locations. To create an optimum learning environment, each student and instructor is able to see, learn and interact with all other participants. Each classroom is equipped with cameras, monitors, speakers, microphones and VCR equipment. Facsimile machines and the Internet are used to share data and collect homework.
Distance Learning is not just used in higher education. Many businesses like the Kay County Health Department and St. Joseph's Hospital are using distance learning as an effective and efficient way to train their employees. Rose State College also offers a training course for people needing re-certification in Water Quality. In addition, distance learning is used for enrichment, staff development and in-service training for teachers and administrators.
Interactive distance learning networks are also helping school districts expand curricula and meet statewide educational reform requirements by bringing additional courses and learning opportunities to their students. It is especially valuable in more remote areas where small enrollments, limited resources or teacher shortages may force students to go without some important courses.
"The potential for distance learning is unlimited," said Vince O'Brien, Pioneer Technology Center's Telecommunications/Network Administrator. "Educators and business people have an extremely valuable tool at their disposal. We will definitely see more of this in the near future. Distance learning is the beginning of new opportunities and greater things to come."
Anyone interested in learning about course offerings through distance learning, is encouraged to contact the ITV division of their college or university or call Sandy Graves or Vince O'Brien, Pioneer Technology Center, 762-8336, ext. 222 or ext. 295.
The Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the Opportunity Center. This is a one time change from the usual third Monday of the month date, it was announced.
Among items on the agenda are a report on early returns from the annual membership drive, and a resolution to make the recent name change of the organization official.
March is membership month for the Council. This all-important effort provides a major portion of the funds required to maintain and expand facilities needed by clients of the Opportunity Center in order for each of them to realize his or her potential as a resident and worker in Kay County.
Information regarding membership in the Kay County Council for the Opportunity
Center can be obtained from any client or by calling the Center at 765-6782.
DEATHS
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. - Oma E. Fair, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center on the St. Joseph Campus in Wichita, Kan. She was 87.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hawks Funeral Home in Arkansas City, Kan. with the Rev. James Standerfer officiating. Burial will be in the Newkirk Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 9 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Saturday.
Oma E. (Watkins) Fair was born Aug. 30, 1909 in Japton, Ark. the daughter of Thomas and Mae Parsley Watkins. She married William Elvin Clark in Japton on Dec. 27, 1924, They moved to Kansas in 1925, and to Arkansas City in 1944. Mr. Clark died Aug. 11, 1951.
She was later married to Willard Clark Fair on Aug. 12, 1954 in Ponca City and he preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 1975. Mrs. Fair was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. She was co-owner and operator of the Clark Cities Service Gas Station in Arkansas City.
Survivors include four sons, Gerald Clark of Arkansas City, Richard Clark of Davenport, Iowa, Jesse Clark of Solquahachia, Ark., and Harvey Clark of Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Geniece Gaston, Imogene Brister and Dorothy Upton, all of Arkansas City, Kan; three brothers, Kermit Watkins of Fayetteville, Ark., Carl Watkins of Huntsville, Ark., Raymond Watkins of Combs, Ark.; two sisters, Stella Lewis of Fullerton, Calif. and Rema Manley of Huntsville, Ark.; 29 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to both husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Harold Clark, Boyd Clark and Armon Clark; two brothers, Bill Watkins and Fred Watkins; and four sisters, Ruby Reynolds, Dovie Reynolds, Bonnie Thomas and Ola Watkins.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Fair's name to the Trinity Baptist Church, c/o Hawks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Arkansas City, KS 67005.
Carolyn Fae Seal, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday evening, March 18, 1997, at Mercy Health Care Center in Oklahoma City. She was 45.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Innis, pastor of World of Life Christian Center, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Saturday, then the casket will be closed.
Carolyn Fae (Outhier) Seal was born Aug. 22, 1951, in Enid, the daughter of Ross and Dolly Fae (Hendrix) Outhier. She attended Kremlin schools, where she was a member of the basketball and volleyball teams and graduated from high school. She attended Northwestern State University at Alva, where she received her teaching certificate.
On Jan. 6, 1981, she was married to Clyde Seal in Miami, Okla. The couple moved to Ponca City in October 1984. Mrs. Seal taught in Cherokee and also at Ponca City High School. She was the basketball coach at West Junior High School. At one time she served as physical education director for the mentally and physically handicapped at Achenbauch Hospital in Hardtner, Kan., where she prepared individuals for the Special Olympics.
Mrs. Seal enjoyed team roping and enjoyed horses and rodeos. She was involved in all aspects of her children's activities and helped coach several sports at McCord School. She also coached at Kids, Inc., served on the board and as treasurer of the McCord Volunteer Fire Department. At one time, she and her husband had also operated the Circle C Arena.
Survivors include her husband, Clyde, of the home; two sons, Curtis Johnson of Tulsa and Matthew Seal of the home; one daughter, Cara Seal of the home; two step-sons, Rick Seal of Ponca City and Bryan Seal Jacobson of Alva; her mother, Dolly Fae Outhier of Enid; one sister, Jackie Cornish of Waukomis; one brother, Byron Ross Outhier of Enid; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.
Casket bearers will be Brad Mayes, Whit Hunsaker, Rick Lemons, Tom Meyer, Teresa Mayes, and Jeffrie Griffith.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Seal's name to American Heart Association, Kay County Division, c/o Vickie Graves, 222 East Grand, Suite 202, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at 9 Oak Place.
SHAWNEE - Alfred E. Barnard, brother to Calvin Barnard and Rosalee Henderson of Ponca City, died Friday, Feb. 28, 1997, at a nursing home in Shawnee. He was 76.
The funeral was held graveside at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Shawnee on March 3, with the Rev. Robert Millsap officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Walker Funeral Chapel of Shawnee.
Alfred E. Barnard was born Nov. 13, 1920, in Fairfax, the son of Everett James and Sena Mills Barnard. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the European and African theaters and received several medals for his service.
He was married to Barbara Jean Herrold at Luther, on Nov. 1, 1947. Barnard owned a dairy farm at Ralston for 10 years, then moved to McLoud in 1957 and operated a dairy farm there for more than 30 years. At the time of his death he was a resident of Earlsboro. He was a member of the Hazel Dell Baptist Church; a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317; and a member of the American Legion Post in Shawnee.
Survivors include his wife Barbara, of the home in Earlsboro; five sons, Clyde A. of McLoud, Carl A. , Cal A. and Chester A. all of Shawnee, and Cecil A. of Earlsboro; one daughter, Carolyn Ann Barnard of Earlsboro; one brother, Calvin Barnard of Ponca City; one sister, Rosalee Henderson of Ponca City; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles; and one sister, Mae Robbins.
BLACKWELL - Marion Randolph "Randy" Scott died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at Bass Memorial Hospital in Enid. He was 71.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Don Stanton, Ponca City Faith Tabernacle Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home until service time, then the casket will be closed.
Marion Randolph "Randy" Scott was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Bartlesville the son of Luna and Lucille (Cook) Scott. As a child, he moved from Bartlesville to Crescent with his parents, where he grew up and attended Big 4 Rural School. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific Theater. Following his discharge he returned to Crescent and graduated from high school in 1946. He then began working on drilling rigs in the oil business.
On Feb. 21, 1951, he was married to Millie Sue Green in Enid and the couple established their first home in Guthrie. They lived in various communities while he worked in the oil fields including nine years in Andrews, Texas. The couple moved to Blackwell in 1965, where they operated the DX Service Station on South Main Street for eight years. Before his retirement in 1988, he worked for the Max Well Service as a dispatcher. Scott attended the Faith Tabernacle Church in Ponca City.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Scott of Blackwell; one daughter, Susan Renee Manning of Oklahoma City; two sons, Gary Scott of Blackwell and Randy Scott of Ponca City; his mother, Lucille Scott of Paris, Texas; one brother, Theodore Scott of Langley; two sisters, Mary Marie Drye of Crescent and Margie Lyons of Paris, Texas; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Martha Rose Scott.
Casket bearers will be Tinch Cole Jr. Art DeCamp, Sherman Brown, Charlie Brown, Walt Johns and Ron Conrad.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Scott's name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Cancer Research, 825 Northeast 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73014.
BARNSDALL - Former Oklahoma State Senator, John Lee Dahl, died Thursday afternoon, March 20, 1997, at his ranch home in Barnsdall following several months of illness. He was 77.
A rosary will be will be said at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barnsdall at 7 p.m. Sunday, with Father Leonard Higgins leading. Following the Rosary, Senator Dahl will be moved to the Dahl Ranch, where a wake will be held during the evening hours. Friends may visit at the Arnold Moore Funeral Home in Barnsdall Saturday and on Sunday until 6 p.m.
The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska with Father Higgins and Father Michael Knipe as con-celebrants. The funeral cortege will then drive overland to the Ethel Reece Cemetery at Barnsdall, where committal prayers and burial will be held as well as full military rites conducted by the Webster Schrack American Legion Post 227.
John Lee Dahl was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Hans and Margaret Virginia (Battles) Dahl. At three months of age, the Dahl family moved to Avant, where he attended elementary school. The family then moved to Barnsdall. While in high school in Barnsdall, he served as president of his class for four years and as captain of the football team, graduating in 1939. He then attended Western Kentucky Teachers College at Bowling Green, Ky. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 5, 1942 and served with the 45th Infantry where he earned the rank of Lt. Colonel. He also served in the Korean Conflict and received his honorable discharge at Fort Sill in July 1967.
He was married to Lucille F. Shaw in the early 1940s and the couple had recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. After Dahl's military service he was employed by the Bareco Oil Co., as an engineer and safety inspector. In November 1970, he was elected to the Oklahoma Senate and represented district 10 until 1990. Some of his accomplishments as senator included helping establish the Dick Conner Correctional Center at Hominy; passage of the G.I. Bill granting free tuition to vo-tech schools for Vietnam veterans; the passage of brucellosis testing law in the agriculture field; work with the Grand River Dam Authority; funding appropriated through the legislature for the Jim Thorpe Memorial Center; and many other actions for which he received honors and recognition. He enjoyed western music and was responsible for passing legislation naming the fiddle as the state musical instrument and "Faded Love," as the state country and western song.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille F. Dahl, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Steve (Frances Lee) Berg, Mrs. Thomas (Terrie) Jo) Gann and Miss Elizabeth Gail "Beth" Dahl, all of Barnsdall, and Mrs. Dennis (Sharon Ann) Stephens of rural Oologah; two brothers, Leroy Dahl of Washington state and Tom Eugene Dahl of Grove; one sister, Mrs. Jim (Dorothy) Brewer of rural Grove; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Amund Dahl and Melvin Dahl.
Floyd A. Davis, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, March 19, 1997, in Baton Rouge, La., He was 83.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Ponca City First Church of God with the Rev. Tom Smith, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. The family will greet friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Floyd A. Davis was born Aug. 23, 1913, in Byars, Texas, the son of Loren and Clyda (McMurray) Davis. He grew up in Ryan.
He was married to Elsie P. West and the couple moved to Ponca City in 1941. He was a carpenter by trade and worked in the home construction business in Ponca City until his retirement. Davis was a member of the Ponca City First Church of God. He and his wife moved to Baton Rouge in 1996, to live near a daughter.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie, of Baton Rouge, La.; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Janette) Waddelow of Baton Rouge, La.; one son, Bobby A. Davis of Corcoran, Calif.; two sisters, Sabra Berousek of Oklahoma City and Marie Miller of Tulsa; one brother, Jack Davis of Ryan; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, one grandson, two sisters and one brother.
BLACKWELL - Thresa Jean (Hightower) Smith, former Blackwell resident, died at her home in Bartlesville, Thursday afternoon, March 20, 1997. She was 33.
The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Tabernacle Church with the Rev. Robert Johnson and the Rev. Clifford Johnson, officiating. The Rev. Lunn Newberry of Okmulgee, will assist. Burial will be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Thresa Jean (Hightower) Smith was born July 20, 1963, in Blackwell, the daughter of William Carl and Helen (Danner) Hightower. She grew up and attended schools in Blackwell, graduating in 1981. She attended Bartlesville Wesleyan College for three years.
On Sept. 28, 1984, she was married to Joseph E. Smith and the couple made their first home in Copan. In 1995, she moved to Blackwell and then to Bartlesville in 1996. While living in Blackwell she coached a girls softball team, and in Bartlesville helped coach girls basketball at Bartlesville Middle School. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Tabernacle Church in Blackwell.
Survivors include her husband Joseph E. Smith of Bartlesville; three daughters, Shandi, Casey and Lacey, all of Bartlesville; one son, Josh, of Bartlesville; her parents, Helen and Jake Hightower of Blackwell; her paternal grandmother, Faye Lee of Blackwell; one sister, Debbie Scritchfield of Derby, Kan.; two brothers, Ronnie Hightower and Jeff Hightower, both of Blackwell. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ed Hightower; and grandparents, Charlie and Pearl Danner.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Saturday
Hubert S. McMonigle - Funeral to be held at 10 a.m. at Community Christian Church in Ponca City. Burial will be in Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Walter L. Kampschroeder - Funeral to be held at 2 p.m. at Miles
Funeral Service Chapel in Winfield, Kan. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery
in Winfield.
NEWS BRIEFS
Completes Course - Army Spec. Toby L. Walton has graduated from the U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. The specialist is a prison guard at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Walton is the son of Larry G. and Sherry L. Walton of Blackwell. He is a 1992 graduate of Blackwell High School.
Big Flea Market - The Ponca City Art Association Spring Flea Market will be held Monday and Tuesday on the grounds and in the garages at the Art Center, 819 East Central. A lot of seasonal flowers, baskets, and spring clothing appropriate for the Easter season are available along with thousands of other recyclable items.
Friends - Friends of the Cultural Center will meet in the Ponca City Library Programming Room at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. For more information, contact Marquetta Brown at 765-7536.
City Holiday - The City of Ponca City will observe March 28, as an official holiday for city employees. In addition, there will be no residential refuse service and the landfill and recycling center will also be closed.
Found - A resident in the 2000 block of North Fifth Street informed the Ponca City telecommunication officers at 9:11 a.m. Thursday of an abandoned bicycle in the area.
Grass Fire - McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the 3800 block of Christy Lane at 12:19 p.m. Thursday, according to Ponca City telecommunication officers.
Youths Cited - A business in the 3000 block of North Fourteenth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 12:56 p.m. Thursday to report three boys stole items and left. Two officers located the subjects and recovered the property. The juveniles were issued citations.
Petit Larceny - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 41-year-old woman in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 2:01 p.m. Thursday for shoplifting.
Subject Held - A 31-year-old woman was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer at Palm Street and Osage Street at 1:52 p.m. Thursday for false information to an officer and a Kay County warrant for failure to pay.
City Warrant - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 26-year-old man at the police station at 2:53 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Vandalism - A resident in the 300 block of South Pine Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 3:08 p.m. Thursday that a vehicle was vandalized during the lunch hour. An officer took a report.
Failure to Appear - A 39-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at Elm Street and Park Avenue at 6:25 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Vehicle Fire - According to the Ponca City telecommunication officers, the Marland Fire Department handled a vehicle fire on U.S. 177 by the Sooner plant at 10:32 p.m. Thursday.
Grass Fire - Kildare Fire Department handled a grass fire in the northwest corner of Enterprise Road and Oklahoma 11 at 12:04 a.m. Friday, according to Ponca City telecommunication officers.
Under Suspension - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old man at West Broadway Avenue and North Osage Street at 1:03 a.m. Friday for driving under suspension and a city warrant for failure to pay.
Fire Set - A resident in the 1000 block of North Third Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 3:04 a.m. Friday to report a vehicle was set on fire, but the subject put out the fire. Two officers responded and took a report.
Arrested - A 19-year-old man was arrested in the 400 block of
South Palm Street at 4:02 a.m. Friday for driving under suspension.
RELIGION
The combined choir and drama departments of First Assembly of God and Foursquare Church will be featuring an unusual video twist in the Easter production of "He's Alive" on March 28, 29 and 30 at First Assembly of God.
The video department of First Assembly will be producing a video to be viewed during the second act performance of the song "For the Sake of the Call". The video will feature members of the cast in an outdoor setting along the shore and in ministry time during Jesus' life. In addition to the outdoor cast scenes, various "outakes" of local missions ministries and missionaries will also be displayed.
"We want to enhance the message of the song with various scenes using the same cast that is on stage", according to Jeff Denton, video ministry director. "A lot of our musical productions have some video segment, but it is usually put together from other film libraries. This one will use the actual characters who will be on stage. We also wanted to feature missionaries who have been called to preach the gospel, and mission projects that are in use, Denton explained.
"He's Alive", under the drama direction of Barbara Young and the musical direction of Mark Green, is a powerful presentation of the life of Christ. The message of Joy and Hope in the risen Savior, and He is Alive.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. on March 28 and 29, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday, the 30th. There is no charge for admission, child care will be provided and anyone needing transportation can call 762-2401.
Pastors Blaine Herron of Foursquare Church and Dr. Bracy Hill of First Assembly of God invite you and your family to come to this wonderful celebration of life.
Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth, will be hosting a Biblical Counseling Conference April 11 and 12 here in Ponca City, it was announced this week.
The conference will focus on the sufficiency of God's Word in dealing with all issues of life. The conference will begin Friday afternoon, April 11, at 1 p.m. with a session titled "What is Biblical Counseling". Various conference topics will be presented throughout the afternoon and all day on Saturday. These include: Psychological Seduction, The Church's Ministry of Counseling, Medical Issues in Counseling, Organizing Church Counseling, Biblical Answers/Psychological Explanations, Self-Deception, New Age and Christian Counseling, Evaluating Christian In-Hospital Programs, and a Question and Answer Panel.
An evening session will be held both days at 7 p.m. All sessions are free and may be attended as desired. Pre-registration is requested for those wishing to attend the day sessions. Lunch will be provided on Saturday to registered attendees. The conference will be led by Dave Hunt, Bill Goode, Robert Smith, M.D., and Sid Galloway, all well-known Biblical Counseling authorities.
Dave Hunt is an internationally known author, researcher and lecturer. A gifted writer, he has written more than 20 books including: "The Seduction of Christianity," "Beyond Seduction," and "A Cup of Trembling." His books span a wide range of topics and have sold more than 3 million copies with translations in over 25 languages. Dave is a frequent conference speaker on the topics of psychological seduction and prophecy.
Bill Goode is the Executive Director and a board member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC). He is Pastor Emeritus of Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, Ind., where he served 21 years as Senior Pastor. He is co-founder, instructor, and counselor at Faith Baptist Counseling Ministries.
Robert Smith, MD, is a NANC Fellow and a board member. Dr. Smith serves on the pastoral staff of Faith Baptist Church, Lafayette, Ind. He was instrumental in establishing the Biblical Counseling Ministry at Grace Community Church and the curriculum at The Master's Seminary, in Sun Valley, CA.
Sid Galloway is the Director of Biblical Counseling and Training Center and serves on the pastoral staff of First Baptist Church in Slidell, La. Sid is a NANC certified counselor and is a frequent speaker at NANC counseling conferences.
Pastor Harden is excited about hosting the conference and hopes other pastors and Christians in the area will take advantage of this opportunity. Pastor Harden shares, "It is my conviction that it is time for Christians to think biblically about counseling issues. It is time for our counseling methods to be consistent with our theological convictions. It is time for Christians to recognize the difference between counseling that purports to be Christian and counseling that is biblical."
For more information or a brochure about the conference, inquiries can be directed to the church at (405) 762-2762.
Happenings at Prince of Peace Lutheran
The choir at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is still rehearsing on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the church. They are now rehearsing the Palm Sunday music with the children, according to Angela Correll.
Lenten services are being held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays this Lenten Season, beginning with a soup supper at 6 p.m.
The Seder meal and service is scheduled for Maundy Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Barb Kegler at 762-5774 if you plan to attend, or call JoAnn Muinger at 765-4364. If you would to purchase an Easter lily for the altar, contact Jannie Ross at 762-7554.
The new POP T-shirts are going to be ordered soon. Order forms will be distributed in Sunday's bulletin. Those wishing to purchase a new T-shirt, contact Angela Correll at 765-5199 or complete the form in the bulletin and return it to Angela.
The youth of the church are planning an Easter Egg Hunt for after church on Easter Sunday. More details will be available soon.
Prince of Peace extends a "happy birthday" greeting to Nancy Heck and Nicholas Payne this next week.
First Presbyterian Commissions Stephen Ministers
First Presbyterian commissioned and assigned new Stephen Ministers recently. Ann Salmons, Mary Tapp, Jolene Ebbert, Allison Dukat and Barbara Hunget were commissioned March 2. Also acknowledged were Dorene Klos, Connie Kanady, Fran Mathews, Harold Cogman and Frances Waldron who completed their two year commitment as Stephen Ministers.
Carolyn and Henry Bourne, Mavis Robison and May Jo Baldwin are currently serving as care givers. The next Stephen Ministry class at First Presbyterian will begin in September, it was announced.
First Methodists Planning Seder Feast on Maundy Thursday
On Maundy Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church will celebrate a Seder Feast. This Jewish service commemorates in song and ritual the time of the Passover in Egypt. It is the service that Jesus and his disciples celebrated the Thursday he was arrested. It was at that service that Jesus instituted what we call the Lord's Supper.
Because a meal is served during the Seder Feast, reservations are needed. A light meal is served and the meal is paid for with donations. The meal is being served by the United Methodist Women.
This service is used in Jewish homes where children are present, so children (elementary especially) can participate, it was announced.
Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church Plans Youth Rally
Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church, 621 West Grand is welcoming folks to a Youth Rally on Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the church.
There will be special songs, testimonies, preaching and fellowship with other members of God's family. Hosting pastors Paul and Pam Holmes encourage Ponca City young folks to be a part of this "reaching out to youth of Ponca City and area for Jesus."
Evangelist Roger Pettay will be the speaker and will also be speaking on Sunday during the morning worship at 10:45 and again at the 6 o'clock service Sunday evening.
Lutheran Women Practice Easter Music
The first practice of the LWML Women's choir of First Lutheran Church was held following their meeting on March 11. They will sing "We All Rejoice on This Glad Day" at the 11 a.m. service on Easter Sunday. Stan Hoffmeyer, Music Director for the church led the practice and will conduct on Easter.
Refreshments were served before the business meeting by hostesses Josette Kelle, Marilyn Laramy, Marilyn Cook, Susan Brunkow, and Alyce Person.
Kathryn Prescott gave a report on the LWML quilters activities. There are two quilts finished, two ready for ties and hems, 11 tops ready for lining and backing.
Susan Brunkow gave the Mission Service Report.
The program "Redesigned in Christ Through Suffering" was given by Kathleen Chambers. Melba Heintz, president, reminded the group the Tri Zone Workshop for Ponca City Zone will be held April 12 at Owasso.
The group voted to provide cookies for the children's Sunday School treat on Easter Sunday. They will also serve refreshments for the Confirmands Reception on Palm Sunday.
Revival Set at Ponca Indian Baptist Church
The Ponca Indian Baptist Church, south of Ponca City 1/2 mile, will be in revival beginning March 24 and continuing through March 28, meeting nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Evangelist will be Vern Charette from Broken Arrow. Doug Eagle will be leading the singing and Ruth Hendricks from Tonkawa will be at the piano, according to Pastor Ted Freeman.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served at the
close of the service each night.
March for Jesus planners held their first planning meeting at the First Church of God on March 17. Jeannette Sroufe and Marci Broam led the group in making plans for this year's March.
Anyone interested may attend the next meeting scheduled for March 24 at 6 p.m. at the First Church of God, 1101 West Grand.
For more information, please call Sroufe at 765-4982 or Broam at 765-5299.
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1904 North Pecan is announcing Holy Week services beginning with Palm Sunday.
The Maundy Thursday service at St. Paul's is set for 7 p.m. on March 27 and will include a service of Holy Communion.
The Good Friday Service and Stations of the Cross is scheduled for 7
p.m. on March 28. A Service of light and darkness will be conducted as those
present follow Christ's steps to the Cross. The combined adult choirs will
be singing "The Cross was His Own".
On Palm Sunday at 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its second Confirmation Celebration, confirming the baptismal vows of six young people who will become communicant members of the congregation. This service is the culmination of two years of classes for the confirmands in which they have studied the Holy Bible and the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Richard Zabel's sermon this week will be taken from the Gospel of Mark 14:1-15:47 and entitled "All Bases Covered".
The six confirmands are Tyler Klumpp, son of Larry and Cindie Klumpp, Emily Luebcke, Decky Miller, daughter of Beverly and James Stolhand, 700 Talmer, Megan O'Neill, daughter of Hoyd and Lou Ann O'Neill, Route 3, Box 536; Terry Pappan, son of Don and Marti Pappan, 946 East Third; Seth Stewart, son of Mike and Tammy Stewart, 2416 Robin Road.
The seventh member of the confirmation class was Emily Kuchta, daughter of Pastor David and Kathy Kuchta. Emily will be confirmed by her father during services this Sunday in Northeast, Pa.
The Fellowship Committee of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church honored all the confirmands with a dinner on Sunday evening, March 16.
Holy Week services have been announced by Ponca City churches, as follows:
St. Paul's United Methodist - Palm Sunday with the Rev. Craig Dietert, with Palm branches for the children to wave during both services. Maundy Thursday will be at 7 p.m. with Holy Communion Service and Good Friday is set at 7 p.m., Stations of the Cross. Easter Sunday services start at 6 a.m. with a Sunrise Service, led by the youth of the church at the Thomason's, 61 Stoneridge; 7 to 9 a.m., Breakfast served in fellowship hall as a Youth fund raiser. Three worship services are scheduled with the Rev. Ed Coy Light preaching at all three. 8 a.m., the first worship service , a String Ensemble will provide special music and Brad Meredith will sing "The Holy City"; at 9:30 a.m. the special music will be "To God be the Glory" with organ, brass, bells and congregation; "Alleluia, He Lives" with the Choir and Brass and "The Holy City" sung as a solo by Brad Meredith. At 11 a.m. the music will be the same as 9:30 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Holy Thursday at 8 a.m. 12 p.m. Adoration and 7 p.m. Mass. Good Friday, fast and abstinence with services of Silent Prayer at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. A 7 p.m. Vigil Mass is planned on Holy Saturday and Mass on Easter Sunday at 7:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and the Hispanic Mass at 12:30 p.m.
Albright United Methodist Church - Palm Sunday Morning Worship will be the time for the church to welcome the confirmation class into the church. Following the worship, the new members will be guests at a Volunteers in Mission dinner in Fellowship Hall. On Maundy Thursday, Holy Communion is set for 6:30 p.m. with Bible Study to follow at 7 p.m. Good Friday the Service of the Cross will be held at 6:30 p.m. The service will conclude with driving nails into the large wooden cross, which is then carried outside to be decorated with flowers on Easter Sunday.
First Christian Church - Maundy Thursday Service is set for 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Camp will be held for Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade on Good Friday. Games, snacks, crafts, skit mystery, music and Bible are all scheduled. A Sunrise Service is scheduled at 6:30 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt after service at noon. This Sunday (Palm Sunday) the sermon is entitled "The Messiah Always Takes the Bus" with the Renaissance Ringers performing "Beneath the Cross of Jesus".
First United Methodist Church - On Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m., First United Methodist will celebrate a Seder Feast. This Jewish service commemorates in song and ritual the time of the Passover in Egypt. This service is used in Jewish homes where children are present, so children (elementary especially) can participate. The Education Committee is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for children on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Redbud Park behind Woodlands School. Palm Sunday (both services) will reflect the joy of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem with a procession of palms by the Carol and Wesley choirs comprised of pre-school and elementary children.
Grace Episcopal Church - Palm Sunday will include Palms and Holy Communion at the 8 a.m. service and Palms, Baptisms, Holy Communion with Rector's Reception at the 10:30 a.m. service. The Junior Handbell Choir will play at the 10:30 service. A 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist is scheduled for Monday, 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Maundy Thursday service with instructed Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar will be 7 p.m. Thursday, with the Prayer Vigil at the Altar of Repose beginning at 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the night. Stations of the Cross are scheduled for Good Friday at 12:15 p.m. and the Good Friday Liturgy, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion from Reserved Sacrament will be observed at 6 p.m. on Good Friday. Holy Saturday Liturgy: Lighting of the Paschal Candle will be held on Holy Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Easter Sunday services with Holy Eucharist are scheduled at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church - Daily prayer soup and salad will continue through the week at First Presbyterian with lunch at 11:30, followed by prayer. Maundy Thursday Service will be 7 p.m., featuring the Chancel Choir and communion. The Good Friday Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with folks asked to spend 15, 30 or 60 minutes in personal prayer at the church. The Good Friday Tenebrae Service will be held at 7 p.m. - a time of quiet reflection on the real meaning of Easter. An Easter Sunday Sunrise Service is planned for 6:45 a.m., followed by breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.
Community Christian Church - The Community Christian Youth Orchestra will play in worship Palm Sunday, accompanying the hymn of praise medley. Participating will be Molly Baugh, Candace Benson, Brianna Hermanson, Charley Hermanson, Cindy Jones and Nicholas Young on violin; Reona Walling, viola; Brandi Combes, Cherokee Gossage and Minday Jones, cello; James Barraclough, string bass; Caroline Buck, Sara Day and Lauren Detten, flute; Brianne Davis, Morgan Farquaharson and Cathy Latimer, clarinet; Andy Cooper, bassoon; Paul Hart, trombone and Jeremy Ross, alto sax.
Woodlands Christian - Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday worship is set for 7 p.m., followed by a 24-hour prayer vigil continuing until 7 p.m. on Good Friday. Two opportunities will be provided for worship on Easter morning, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
"Let All Heaven Rejoice" will be presented by the Sanctuary Choir and Musical Orchestra of Northeast Baptist Church on Sunday, March 23 at 6 p.m. and Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The presentation will tell the story of the crucifixion from the angels point of view. Members of the cast are: Tony Weir, storyteller; Carl Johnston, Jesus; Gene Tarr, Satan; Disciples: John, Jim Griffin; Peter, Keith Chronister; James, Larry Degan; Bartolomew, Monty Spears; Andrew, Chris Humble; Philip, John Palmer; Judas, David Dowd; Simon, Fred Landis; Matthew, Brad Larimer; James, Charley Stone; Thomas, Alan Hardesty; Thaddeus, Kerry Johnson.
The Pharisees will be portrayed by Duane Gregory and Martin Trenary. Scott Key and Jack Dershem will serve as temple guards and Steve Westerman as the centurion. Jason Nigh will play the part of the demon and Darrell James will be Pilate.
The blind man will be portrayed by Merrill Chance; the adulterous woman by Kathy Landis; angels by Charley Blew and David Tautfest, and Peter's mother by Debbie Parr. Soloists will be Maureen Coates, Gene Tarr, Carl Johnston, Donita Cooper, Steve Martin, Jeanne Martin, Tressa Bird, Brian Reiss, Linda Caudle, Jackie Bufton, Patty Curl, Maurisa Pruett, Rhonda Walker, Becky Dye and Sherry Palmer.
Playing in the orchestra will be Pam Dickerson, Jill Short, Betty Hinshaw, Cindy Jones, Jamie McGugan, Stan Hinshaw, Deanna Hinshaw, Clay Cooper, Mike White, Cindy Seyler, Mindy Jones, Paul Seyler, Jeremy Dye, Matt Reaves, Teresa Bolen, Kati Broyles, Derek Sherrrill, Carol Green, Carrie Nickles, Mark Love, Jason Coates, Dave Mallory.
Choir members are Jackie Bufton, Linda Caudle, Patty Curl, Stephanie Dye, Carol Harris, Sherry Palmer, Tressa Bird, Donita Cooper, Kathy Landis, Jeanne Martin, Lisa Reiss, Marilyn Sheely, Rhonda Walker, Marge Watson, Ginger Beck, Maureen Coates, Vicky Dickson, Becky Dye, Marlene Gregory, Bobbie James, Nancy Kahle, Phyllis Luton, Amy Mabry, Maurisa Pruett, Belinda Satterfield, Cindy Short, Christi Taylor, LaVerne Welch, Darrell James, Carl Johnston, Monty Kahle, Brian Reiss, Michael Walker, Troy McKain, Charles Emerson, Steve Martin, Joe Matlock, Al Peck, Sean Satterfield, Gene Tarr and Jim Wilkinson.
Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor, says the public is invited to attend this
magnificent production of Easter.
LIFESTYLES
NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT SQUARE DANCERS from Ponca City, Stillwater and Morrison attended the state Spring Round-Up March 15-16 in Clinton. Couples pictured left to right are: Dal and Mary Lou Winter, Burton and Norma Casad, Vaughn and Daisy Gilbert, Bill and Betty Price, Dana Hicks, Charles and Laura Godsey, Roy and Jo Neal, Dewey and Jeanette Whitaker, Carl Hicks, and Paul and Alice Lieber. A Spring Festival at the Elks Lodge here will be held Saturday. Workshops are in the afternoon and the dance will be at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to the event, either as dancers or observers. There are three square dance clubs in Kay County. Pioneer Squares dance the third Friday of each month at the VFW while Chikaskia Valley Cub meets the first Friday of each month at the VFW. Kaws and Squaws dance the first Saturday of each month at Kaw City Community Center. Dancers from Arkansas City and Stillwater also attend. More information about the group may be obtained by contacting members of the various clubs.
The Reunion committee for the Ponca City High School Class of 1972 has set June 27-28 for the 25th celebration. A mixer is planned for that Friday evening at 7 o'clock at the Elk's Lodge with registration at that time.
On June 28, 7 p.m., an hors d'oeuvres-dinner and dance will be held at the Elk's Lodge. Danny Kaye will provide the music. Cost for both evenings will be $25 per person and dress will be casual for both evenings.
More information may be obtained by contacting David or Sue (Lembke) Helton, 765-7872, Roxanne (Welborn) Waddell, 765-2194, or Patti (Cooper) Ziegenhain, 762-1314. Interested persons are welcome to help with the reunion plans say members of the committee.
Anyone knowing an address for the following classmates is asked to contact
a member of the committee: Bill Adams, Mike Bartlett, Dorris DeBuhr, Belinda
G. Gildhouse, David Johnson, David O'Grady, Dewayne Reamy, Gayla Sherbon,
Mark S. Stewart, Sherri Allen, Roger Blackwell, Diana Fasano, Jeff Irons,
Roger Maupin, Mitchell Price, Christy Rush, Kathryn Smith.
EDUCATION
The school policy requiring student attendance for Ponca City Senior High has changed.
In the past a student has been required to attend eighty percent of each of their scheduled classes. The policy was divided into nine weeks periods.
The new policy states, a failing grade for the semester will be given in any class that the student misses more than eighteen days. Nine weeks grades will be effected.
A committee will be formed at the end of the semester to review any request to be exempt from this policy. Any questions about this or any policy at the high school can be directed to the administration at the high school.
Students will be returning from Spring Break on Monday and those who have questions can call the administration office.
Mary Rigdon, member of the Pioneer Technology Center's Board of Education, attended the Oklahoma State School Boards Association School Law Institute. This workshop was held Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Clarion Hotel in Oklahoma City. By attending this workshop, school board members and school administrators learned about important legal issues affecting school districts.
"The more school board members and administrators know about the law, the better they can carry out their duties to the students and taxpayers of Oklahoma," said Dr. Bob Mooneyham, OSSBA Executive Director.
The workshop was approved by the State Department of Education for credit toward mandatory school board member training. The PTC board meets the first Tuesday of every month. If you want to hear Rigdon or other members, go to the meetings.
Students Placed on Honor Roll
Martha Butt and Angela Woody, both of Ponca City, were placed on the honor roll at St. Gregory's College in Shawnee. One-hundred and eighteen students received the honor.
Academic All-Staters Announced
Ryan Thomas O'Mealey, Blackwell; and Michael Alan Newman and Scott Allen Norris, Ponca City; were recently selected to the 1997 Academic All-State. The 1997 class, chosen from a record pool of 929 nominees, represents 73 cities and towns across the state. Each All-Stater will receive a $1,000 scholarship, a medallion and a commemorative plaque at the Foundation's annual Academic Award Banquet in Oklahoma City.
Brune Receives Top Scholarship
Chris Brune, Ponca City, has been awarded a major scholarship to attend Southwestern College in Winfield. Recipients of this $1,900 scholarship typically have at least a B average in high school and a score of at least 25 on the ACT. Brune is the son of Walt and Debra Brune.
Shepard Listed as a Distinguished Student
Richard J. Shepard, Ponca City, was recently informed he was named to the President's List of Distinguished Students during the past year. He will be recognized at the forty-fourth annual College of Business Administration Honors and Awards Banquet.