From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, March
27, 1998
LOCAL
Stolen Property Recovered In City Drug Raid
Nearly News
A Review: Audience Gets in Action During Playhouse 'Solid Gold Cadillac'
District Court
Oklahoma Percussive Arts Society Here Saturday for All-Day Session
Sen. Nickles Introduces Measure Dealing With Religious Freedom
Car Stops Short Of Major Damage
DEATHS
Elliott L. Knapp
Jack G. Ramey
Charles A. Roberts
Rosetta Dwyer Edwards
Frank Owens
Loretta June Hicks
Obituaries
James Gordon Moon
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Couple Plans May Wedding
Youth Services Offering Help With Child Care
'Bunny Lady' Gives Program For Eta Delta
Belle Plaine Festival Will Show Quilts
Senior Citizens Day At Capitol Tuesday
RELIGION
Annual Easter Pageant Set
Asbury Methodists Planting 'Different' Kind of Tree Here
Northeast Baptists To Give Musical Drama on April 5,6
Church Briefs
Free Will Baptists Plan Campaign
POP Lutherans Continue Lenten Midweek Service on Wednesdays
Goldstein Talks Passover
EDUCATION
PC Mid-High Students To Compete
Garfield To Expand Offerings
ADD Group To Meet
School News
SPORTS
No 'Home' Advantage For Mavs
Second Innings Are Key
A Major Crimes Unit Task Force (MCU) drug raid in the 3400 block of Kingston Road has lead to the recovery of more than just drugs. The drug raid has led law enforcement authorities to the recovery of stolen property from burglaries in two counties.
According to police, a second search warrant was obtained after drugs and stolen property were seized at the Kingston residence Wednesday. That additional search warrant lead to the recovery of property stolen during a Noble County burglary.
A third search warrant was issued Thursday and yet more stolen property was recovered, this time from rural Kay County residential burglaries.
Three people were arrested from the Kingston residence Wednesday afternoon. A 40-year-old man was arrested for delivery and possession of controlled and dangerous substance, a 25-year-old woman was arrested for possession of a controlled and dangerous substance and a 63-year-old woman was arrested for assault and battery and destruction of private property.
The raid and ensuing searches were conducted by MCU officers and officers from the Ponca City Police Department.
According to authorities the investigation is continuing.
Have you lost your bird? After a helpful Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper rescued a wandering pet bird from a tree in the 1100 block of Brentwood Drive Thursday, residents are wondering whose bird it is. For obvious reasons NN gives no description, but if you can describe the little fellow to Lavena Toon (762-6191), you can claim it as your own.
KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
"The Solid Gold Cadillac" comedy opens tonight at the Poncan Theatre at 8 p.m. with a cast of 12 local actors, a narrator, and the audience playing the part as stockholders of a large corporation.
Set in the mid-1950s, the play, directed by veteran drama coach, JoAnn Muchmore, is witty, clever, simple, funny, and entertaining from beginning to end. The 1950s style and standards prevail and it has no innuendoes to late night TV comedians, distrust for the government, and still holds to a belief in the importance of the little guy. It takes the audience back to a simpler, less complex time, even in big business and government.
Attending the final dress rehearsal Thursday evening, we noted the play's easy humor which will be much appreciated by folks in their 50s and 60s. Solid values, which will remind the yuppie and hippie generations of the teachings and values of their parents. The youth can just sit back and watch "Cinderella" and the "good guys" win for a change.
Even though the cast features three "first timers" to Ponca Playhouse stage, each word is clearly enunciated and easily heard - a very welcome first since I've been reviewing Ponca Playhouse productions!
Narrator, C.R. Rupert does an excellent job introducing the situations, set-ups and scenes. His humor is typical of the 50s generation and may not be as fast-paced as the younger folks enjoy today, but still very funny and entertaining.
The play opens with the Board members of General Products conducting their annual stockholders meeting. Tom Cowley, John P. Maddox, Brian Hamster and Pete Shields give excellent character portrayals of typical businessmen. Full of their own exaggerated importance, they bring chuckles and appreciative nods of understanding from the minority stockholders in the audience (us).
Playhouse veterans, Cowley and Shields give their usual professional performances and newcomers, Harpster and Maddox, blend right in with distinct personalities that make the audience understand their weaknesses (money and beautiful women) immediately. My favorite here is the affable, fumbling, agreeable, and always smiling Harpster.
Cheryl Mauk (dubbed Cinderella by the narrator) plays Laura Partridge who dominates a lion's share of the show and gleans well-earned accolades for a sparkling performance as a minor stockholder (one of us), who takes on big business.
Mrs. Partridge shakes up the four "evil" board officers, and as the play proceeds through two acts, wins the trust of the minority stockholders (us) and that of Jim Scott, playing Edward L. McKeever (prince charming). Scott is excellent in his role and businessman, government bureaucrat, and "take charge guy."
In the end, our heroine wins a "Solid Gold Cadillac," for her efforts to save the company.
Meanwhile, several bit parts play important roles in the comedy including secretary Cynthia DeMarco as plain-Jane turned beauty Amelia Shotgraven; Scott Pittman as a really cute mail clerk named Mark Jenkins; Lisa Phelan as Miss D'arriere who looks great in a bathing suit; Angie Walker who plays Miss Logan and can do office exercises with the best of them; and two very convincing reporters played by Ivery Allen and Marjorie Crozier.
Hidden radio personalities, not seen during various news broadcasts sound quite professional and by their voices are identified as Phil Bandy, John Raley, and Toma Foster. Some minority stockholders also had a line or two from the audience.
Oft times we enjoy a production because it has a lot of action and is slapstick funny, sometimes we enjoy a musical because the performers sing and dance our favorite numbers from Broadway Shows. I especially enjoyed this production because of its exceptional quality of production (timing was flawless) and its good clean American humor. My grandmother as well as my grandchildren would all enjoy this one.
Muchmore is to be especially commended for this funny, elegant, understandable, and very enjoyable production. It is consistently good throughout the entire two acts, without any ho-hum passages or poor scenes. Come back soon JoAnn!
A production can be flawed by the little things that distract, but thanks to the top-notch Ponca Playhouse production staff the job was well done! Costumes were reminders of the 50s with peplum jacketed suits and shoes with ankle straps. Lights, sound, sets with 50-year old office equipment, and everything else that makes a top quality production was all in place!
All this is made possible through the support of dedicated Ponca Playhouse performers and annual Playhouse memberships, and sponsors Pemberton's Cadillac, and The Oklahoma Arts Council. Special thanks to all from the viewers.
The production will be presented Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and April 3-4 at 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Poncan Theatre prior to each performance or by calling the Ponca Playhouse box office 765-5360 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.
Blackwell
Divorces Sought
Kathryn Lou Cobbs vs. Gregory Scott Cobbs.
Damon Horton vs. Lanell Horton.
Robert Epperly vs. Maxine L. Epperly.
Civil Proceedings
Steve Downing and Linda Downing vs. Daniel J. Bowling and Deanna S. Bowling; plaintiffs seeking judgment for $5,167.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Toby Ryan Baugus, 22, and Stephanie Jo Allen, 26, both of Ponca City.
David Arthur Porteous, 36, and Catrice Dora Shultz, 32, both of Blackwell.
Arturo Florez, 19, and Cecelia Eileen Rhodd, 25, both of Ponca City.
Jeffrey Johnathan Arnold, 21, and Marti Lynn Panach, 26, both of Blackwell.
Jay Franklin Oaks, 61, and Velma Joan Oaks, 65, both of Sand Springs.
Max Olen Wilson, 34, and Connie Ann Stephens, 37, both of Ponca City.
Divorces Granted
Linda Sue Punches vs. Wesley Cleo Punches.
Beverage Licenses
Cannon's Inc., doing business as Pioneer Cove Marina.
Civil Proceedings
Consumer Portfolio Services vs. Terry J. Sullivan and Vickie L. Sullivan; plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,905.80.
NationsBank, N.A. vs. Jesse Madrigal and Ilene Madrigal; plaintiff seeking judgment for $5,920.44.
Farmers Insurance Company vs. Anthony Davis; plaintiff seeking judgment for $2,719.79.
Sears Roebuck and Company vs. Harold E. Parker; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,698.30.
First Card vs. Theadore Ware and Robert Ware; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,199.12.
Ford Motor Credit Company vs. Walter Musselman and Cherise P. Musselman; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,420.08.
Criminal Proceedings
Jury Trial Set - Robert Farris Turner, 50, charged with automobile larceny by fraud and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, both after former felony convictions. Turner is accused of stealing a 1994 Chevrolet pickup from a Ponca City used-auto dealership by telling the representative he needed the pickup for loan approval from his Blackwell banker. He also is accused of taking from a Muskogee woman a 1986 Mercury Cougar that was abandoned at the Ponca City car lot. Associate District Judge Leslie Page scheduled a jury trial to begin at 9 a.m. June 2 in District Court and set a May 1 cut-off date for filing motions. Turner faces sentences of not less than 20 years on both counts and fines up to $10,000.
By S.L. DICKEY
News Staff Writer
The Oklahoma Percussive Arts Society is holding its annual state meeting, percussion clinics and concert in Ponca City at the Ponca City High School Saturday.
Two nationally recognized artists, Arthur Lipner, an east coast jazz vibraphone artist, and Steve Houghton, studio drum set player from Los Angeles, will be presenting the clinics during the day for clinic participants and any general public that wish to attend. The clinics will be held in the band room from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are free to the public.
Additionally, four university and six high school percussion groups will present performances throughout the day in Howell Auditorium. These performances are open to the public and free of charge.
Performing ensembles include: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Cameron University, Southeastern State University, Ponca City High School, Guthrie High School, Owasso High School, Edmond Memorial High School, Pryor High School, and Broken Arrow High School.
A concert featuring guest artists Lipner and Houghton will be held in the Howell Auditorium at 8 p.m. The Cameron University Percussion Ensemble from Lawton and the University of Oklahoma Steel Band will also be performing. Admission to the evening concert is $3.
Carter Robertson, assistant high school band director, has contacted many percussion manufacturers and put together a large assortment of drum sticks, t-shirts, jackets, etc., for door prizes.
WASHINGTON - Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles today introduced legislation to help the United States develop appropriate and consistent responses to violations of religious liberty worldwide.
"The tragic reality is that literally millions of religious believers around the world live gripped by the incessant, terrifying prospect of persecution - of being tortured, arrested, imprisoned, or even killed simply for their faith. A promising hope, I believe, may perhaps be found in this bill," said Nickles.
Nickles' International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 would:
1. Reform the U.S. foreign policy system to ensure that all religious persecution is dealt with seriously and effectively.
2. Promote religious freedom through both incentives and sanctions, with the long-term goal of alleviating religious persecution, rather than by simply punishing governments.
3. Dispel the option of silence. The President must take action in all countries cited by the Annual Report on Religious Persecution. In last year's report on religious persecution, 77 countries were cited.
4. Sanction gross violators through an annual review and sanctions process.
The bill urges the creation of a special White House adviser on religious persecution; creates the post of Ambassador at Large for Religious Liberty, and creates a bipartisan commission to investigate religious persecution and make policy recommendations to Congress and the President.
Things were a little exciting Thursday morning in the 1900 block of North Sixth Street as a vehicle drove through a fence and stopped short of causing major damage to house.
According to an eyewitness around 10:30 a.m. an elderly woman was leaving the beauty shop when she backed her car through an eight foot fence, into a tree and then coming to a stop after hitting the corner of a nearby home.
"Nobody knows why it happened, even the woman herself doesn't know what happened," the witness said. "She just kept going through the fence and even after taking bark off a tree, she just kept going until the car bounced forward and stopped after nicking the corner of the house."
Although an ambulance was called to the scene no one was taken to the hospital. There was however damage to the fence.
According to Miles Music, 1911 North Sixth Street, the entire fence will
have to be replaced because there is a hole in it "the size of a car."
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Elliott L. "Bud" Knapp, former Blackwell resident died in Albuquerque, N.M., Wednesday, March 18, 1998. He was 87.
The funeral was held Thursday, March 26, in the Monte Vista Christian Church in Albuquerque with the Revs. Fred Dorisse and Glen Ricketts officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell (Okla.) Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday, March 30, with the Rev. Daryl Donovan, Blackwell First Christian Church, officiating. Friends may visit at the Roberts Funeral Home in Blackwell until 10 a.m. Monday.
Elliott L. "Bud" Knapp was born in Autwine, Okla., on Dec. 8, 1910. He was the son of W.E. and Jessie (Petis) Knapp and grew up on the farm. He attended Round Grove Grade School, graduated from Tonkawa High School, and attended University Preparatory School. He then began farming.
He was married to Mildred McCully in Newkirk on Aug. 25, 1942, and the couple made their home in Blackwell. They moved to Albuquerque, N.M. in 1954. He was a member of the Monte Vista Christian Church, a charter member of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club, Elks Club, Corvair Club, Horseless Carriage Club, Antique Auto Club, One Cylinder Cadillac Club and the local chapter of VMCCA. His interests included farming, antique engines, steam engines, antique tractors and classic cars.
Survivors include two daughters, Margie Beuchmann of St. Peter, N.M. and Jessie Baker of Gales Ferry, Conn.; one brother, Lyman Knapp of Blackwell; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife on Sept. 29, 1986; his parents; and two sisters, Eleanor Reser and Elsie McClung.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Knapp's name to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman N.E., Albuquerque, N.M. 87108 or Monte Vista Christian Church, Music Memorial Fund, 3501 Campus Blvd. , Albuquerque, N.M. 87106; or the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix N.E., Albuquerque, N.M. 87110.
Jack G. Ramey, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, March 25, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 73.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Ledbetter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be with military honors at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Jack G. Ramey was born April 27, 1924, in Walters, the son of James Gilbert and Beatrice (Norsworthy) Ramey. He attended schools in Walters and Hollis. On July 7, 1943, he was inducted into the U.S. Navy, where he served three years, during world War II. Ramey was honorably discharged as an Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class on Jan. 12, 1946.
On Oct. 24, 1948, he married Betty J. Walker in Wellington, Texas and they made their first home in Pampa, Texas. They moved to Ponca City in 1954, where Ramey was employed with Conoco for more than 30 years, retiring as supervisor. Ramey was a member of Sunset Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and his dog. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, reading and building models.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; three sons, Jimmy Gilbert, Tony and Timothy Jack, all of Ponca City; one daughter, Sandra Gail Johnston of Grainola; one brother, Tom, of Ponca City; one sister, Mildred Murrell of Lawton; and eight grandchildren. His parents and one sister preceded him in death.
Casket bearers will be Dee Johnston, Ryan Ramey, Leon Cook, Dick Combest, David Mallory, and Luke Garrison. Honorary bearers will be Glen Griffith, Fred Hurst, Jerry Sherrill Sr., Charles Whitlock, George Sherman Sr., Noble Mears, and Arlie Edge.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to Sunset Baptist Church, 915 Greenwood Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74601.
HOMINY - Charles A. "Tony" Roberts, died Wednesday evening March 25, 1998, at the Cleveland (Okla.) Area Hospital. He was 57.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home chapel in Fairfax with the Rev. Mark Wright, pastor of Hominy First Baptist Church officiating.
Charles A. "Tony" Roberts was born May 1, 1940, in Doniphan, Mo., the son of Charles Colman and Reva Leah (Oller) Roberts. He graduated from Burbank, Okla., High School, and attended business school for two years.
He was married to Doris Anita Wilson on Aug. 1, 1984, in Hominy, where they established their home. Roberts was employed as Public Properties Superintendent for the City of Hominy. He enjoyed working.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Anita, of the home; two daughters, Tammy Roberts of Arizona and Kim Roberts of California; one step-son David Robertson and one step-daughter Michelle Robertson, both of Hominy; five brothers, John of Fort Worth, Texas, Don of Fairfax, Tom of Houston, Texas, Ken of Burbank, Okla., and Lyn of Pawhuska; four sisters, Charlene Kuykendall of Burbank, Judy Browing of Oilton, Jan McInturf of Ralston, and Mary McCalla of Drumright; one grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Carolyn Culp.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Roberts' name to the American Diabetes Association, 6465 South Yale, Tulsa, OK 74136.
The family will be at 206 North Pettit in Hominy.
NEWKIRK - Rosetta Dwyer Edwards, former Newkirk area resident, died Thursday, March 12, 1998, at Brookshire House care center in Denver, Colo. She was 93.
A graveside service will be held at the Newkirk Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on April 3, 1998. Arrangements are under the direction of Fairmount Mortuary, Denver, Colo.
Rosetta Dwyer Edwards was born Dec. 23, 1904, in Kay County the youngest of nine children. She was raised by her sisters after her parents divorced. She enjoyed riding horses and playing with nieces and nephews near her age.
She was married to Roy Edwards on Sept. 25, 1924, at Newkirk and the couple traveled and lived in several states as Mr. Edwards worked in the oil fields. Kentucky was home for several years before her husband died on Dec. 25, 1955. After his death, Mrs. Edwards traveled a lot by bus, staying various lengths of time with different relatives and working various jobs. She settled down in Greeley, Colo., for 20 years living with, and caring for her sister and brother-in-law. After their death she moved to a sister's home in Wichita, Kan., and also spent some time caring for a family member in Washington state. She moved back to Greeley in the late 1980s to live near relatives, then moved into an assisted living center there. She later lived at Brookshire House in Denver, Colo. until her death. In her younger days, she enjoyed riding the bus to visit relatives.
She is survived by one sister-in-law, Lois Darney of Apex, N.C.; a niece, Genise Bacher Hallisey of Denver, who cared for her; and numerous other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Frank Owens, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, March 25, 1998, at his home. He was 79.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Blaine Herron, pastor, Foursquare Gospel Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Frank Owens was born Feb. 9, 1919, in Cleveland, Okla., the son of James and Bessie (Wilson) Owen. He grew up in Hominy and received his education there.
On Sept. 28, 1947, he was married to Irene Humble in Ponca City, where the couple established their home. Irene Owens preceded him in death in 1980. Owens was a plumber for Harris Plumbing for over 30 years before his retirement in 1980.
He was married to Peggy Hand in Ponca City on Aug. 22, 1981, and the couple made their home in Ponca City. Owens was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed archery, woodworking, traveling, and spending time with his sons.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy, of the home; four sons, Tom, Jim and Mike Owens, all of Ponca City; and Don Owens of Dallas, Texas; one step-son, Leon Hand of Kaw City; one step-daughter, Pamela Knauf of Canute, Okla.; one sister, Nettie Osborn of Tecumecula, Calif.; one brother, Ted Owen; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.
Casket bearers will be grandsons, Jimmy Owens, Tyrone Owens, Damon Owens, Steve Owens, Richard Owens, Don Owens, Lance Owens and Jesse Hand. Honorary bearers will be Ted Mitch, James Ray Bales, Curtis Bales, Tommy Dobbs and Johnny Ivers.
The family will be at 421 South Washington.
SPOKANE, Wash. - Loretta June Hicks, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday March 25, 1998, in Spokane, Wash. She was 81.
The funeral will be held graveside at 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Spokane Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home, 508 North Government Way, Spokane, WA. 99224.
Loretta June (Fisher) Hicks was born March 18, 1917, in Tulsa, to Lester and Lola Fisher. She was married to Tom Hicks in 1975, and the couple lived in Ponca City. Mrs. Hicks was employed for 26 years as a reproduction operator at Conoco. She retired in 1984. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bowling and playing Bingo. She moved to Spokane about five years ago.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith Lee Chambers of Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Norma Jean Wright of Ponca City; and numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, in 1987; her parents; one sister, Helen Gaines; and one grandchild.
March 25, 1998 at 1:22 p.m., Jim did the easiest thing he has ever done; with his family surrounding him in love, a choir of angels came to greet him. He is now with our Lord and Savior. We will miss him, but are comforted by the knowledge that he has perfect healing in Jesus Christ. Jim was 60 years old.
A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Friday March 27, 1998 in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home officiated by Deacon Richard Robinson. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 1998, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Reverend John J. Michalicka, pastor, presiding. Interment will be at 4 p.m., Fairlawn Cemetery at Fort Supply, with the Rev. Ed Menasco, pastor, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Woodward, officiating.
Casket bearers will be Jud Alford, Kevin Boyle, Geoffrey Cowan, Roger Hagerty, Keith House, Dennis Nowak. Marseille Moon will be the cantor.
Jim was born to Gordon L. and Mildred Louise James Moon on June 6, 1937, in Webb City, Mo. He attended school in Webb City until he was 12 when his family moved to Bartlesville. He graduated from College-High School in Bartlesville and attended Oklahoma University for two years.
Jim was married to DeEtte Scheeler of Bartlesville in 1955. From the time he was in junior high school until 1967 he worked in the family business, Moon's Plaza IGA and Moon's Tower Foodliner in Bartlesville. In 1968, Jim moved his family to Ponca City and opened a State Farm Insurance Agency. He built one of the largest and most successful agencies in the state of Oklahoma with many years of hard work and long hours. His professional advice was respected and appreciated by his clients, many of whom became his friends.
Jim was married to Cheryl Clark on July 2, 1979. After a long illness he received a second chance in life with a liver transplant in 1988. He took medical retirement August 30, 1990, and continued to make his home in Ponca City until the time of his death. He spent the last six weeks of his life in Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Prior to his liver transplant Jim was active in sports, musical theater and community activities. He was frequently found at the lake teaching others how to water ski and enjoying his family. Jim had a beautiful baritone singing voice. His musical talents were showcased in such productions as "The Music Man," "Oklahoma" and "The Sound of Music." He belonged to a barbershop music group and shared his music in church services for many years.
Jim had many friends and acquaintances through his lunch time ritual of swimming one-half mile a day at the YMCA. He also served on the YMCA Board of Directors for many years, including one year as president.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl Clark Moon; and children: Steffi Moon Cowan, her spouse Geoffrey H. Cowan and grandchildren Sarah, Jennifer and Christy; Marseille Moon, her spouse Roger Hagerty and grandchildren Zachary and Andrea May; Lisa Moon Nowak, her spouse Dennis Nowak and grandchildren Collin and Lauren; Jud Alford and grandchildren Teigan and Tate; Charlene Alford; Ricky Celeste Alford Boyle and her spouse Kevin Boyle; sister Delores Angel; sister Dorothy King and her spouse Bill.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Birth Choice of Ponca City at 205 West Hartford, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Volunteers Needed - The local meet for the Special Olympics will be held Saturday at the Sullins Stadium football field. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Volunteers are asked to be there at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. More volunteers are needed. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Middle School (former West Junior High) with times remaining the same. For more information call Dan Sims, 762-8376 or 269-2920.
Senior Dance Canceled - The Senior Citizens Dance scheduled for tonight in Arkansas City's Senior Citizens Building has been canceled due to construction on the dance floor.
Bake Sale Set - The Washington PTA will hold a Bake Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at United Supermarket. Proceeds will be used to purchase an outdoor lighted sign for Washington School. The group will also be selling tickets for a YMCA family membership for a year. Everyone welcome.
Gas Spill - At 8:14 a.m. Thursday a fire unit was called to the Conoco Food Store, 1901 North Fourteenth Street, for a gas spill. It was cleaned up.
Burglary - A woman called police at 8:27 a.m. Thursday to report a burglary in the 400 block of South Pine Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 34-year-old man at 10:18 a.m. Thursday from the 600 block of North Palm Street on a Kay County warrant for a bogus check.
Tires Taken - A man in the 200 block of North Fourteenth Street advised police at 1:13 p.m. Thursday of stolen tires and wheels. An officer was assigned and a grand larceny report was taken.
Vehicle Vandalism - At 1:14 p.m. Thursday a man in the 2100 block of Donner Place called police to report that gas had been thrown on his vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 1:34 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to obey and two counts of failure to appear.
Tire Vandalism - At 3:39 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 100 block of Warwick Road called police to report that the tires on her vehicle had been "slashed." An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Credit Card Fraud - A man in the 400 block of North Fourth Street advised police at 4:22 p.m. Thursday that his credit card had been stolen and was being used locally. A report was taken.
Purse Stolen - A woman in the 300 block of Lansbrook Road notified police at 4:49 p.m. Thursday that her purse had been stolen at the High School.
Window Broken - At 5:18 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 300 block of East Albany Avenue called police to report that her glass front door had been broken. An officer was assigned.
Dumped Dozer - A semi tractor trailer lost its load, a dozer, in the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue at 6:33 p.m. Thursday. Minimal damage to the dozer was reported.
Stolen Purse - At 7:30 p.m. Thursday a woman reported to police that her purse had been stolen from the fieldhouse at the High School. An officer was assigned.
BB Gun Shot - A resident in the 900 block of East Highland Avenue called police at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to report that a juvenile across the street was shooting a BB gun at their house. An officer was assigned.
Stolen Bike - At 8:15 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 1800 block of Pecan Road reported a stolen bike. A report was taken.
Paint Balls - A resident in the 900 block of East Highland Avenue advised police at 8:18 p.m. Thursday that a juvenile was earlier shooting paint balls at their residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Fireworks - At 9:19 p.m. Thursday a man called police to report that kids were shooting fireworks in the 2900 block of North Union Street. An officer was assigned.
Break-In - At 9:41 p.m. Thursday a man in the 2400 block of West Central Avenue called police to report that his residence had just been broken into. The call was transferred to Kay County Sheriff's Office.
Brick Thrown - A man in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue called police at 10:58 p.m. Thursday to report that a brick had been thrown through a window. Two officers were assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken.
Curfew Warning - At 12:07 a.m. Friday police issued a curfew violation warning to a juvenile on a bike at East Chestnut Avenue and North Fifth Street.
Juvenile Assault Arrest - At 12:27 a.m. Friday a 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in the 400 block of West Summit Avenue for assault with a dangerous weapon. One person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after receiving injuries in the assault.
Arrest - A 38-year-old man was arrested at 1:06 a.m. Friday from the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, 1900 North Fourteenth Street, for domestic assault and battery.
Grass Fire - At 4:24 a.m. Friday a grass fire in the area of Union
Street and Hubbard Road was reported. One engine responded and an officer
was assigned.
LIFESTYLES
Lynn Cozette Ipsen and Eric John Schmidt are planning a May 16 wedding in Clearwater, Fla. Parents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ipsen of Story City, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. James DeNoya of Ponca City. Schmidt is the son of Fred and Jane Schmidt of Lenexa, Kan.
Miss Ipsen has attended Pioneer Technology Center and Northern Oklahoma College and is self-employed. Schmidt, a graduate of Kansas State University, is Plant Manager for ConAgra Flour Milling Company in Blackwell.
Northern Oklahoma Youth Services has announced a commitment to developing a high quality resource and referral program for six counties in North Central Oklahoma: Kay, Noble, Lincoln, Osage, Pawnee and Payne. NOYS, a community based, not-for-profit corporation organized to plan and operate social service and preventative programs in northern Oklahoma has been in continuous operation since 1972.
It is the mission of NOYS to support child care providers with training and begin a Resource Library to loan training materials, curricula and video tapes. NOYS will promote quality, affordable child care options for families and assist parents with consumer education and appropriate referrals. Technical assistance for employers will be available to help them conduct a child care needs assessment within their workforce.
Child Care Resource and Referral has become an important part of the American child care system. The Oklahoma Child Care Resource and Referral Association, with the assistance of the Department of Human Services' Office of Child Care, offers information, referrals and choices of programs to families in need of child care, and promotes quality child care through services for providers.
Vearl Caid, Executive Director of NOYS encourages all licensed and legally exempt child care providers to call Youth Services to register on the referral data base. For more information on this program please call Connie Schones, Resource and Referral Specialist, at NOYS, 762-8341.
Carol Mounts was hostess when 14 members of Eta Delta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, met March 23. Sylvia Smith presided at the business meeting. Cecelia Schieber announced the service project for April will be The Mission. Judy Branch received the Beta Bud basket and Wanda Sheehan won the door prize. Paula Harryman will host the April 13 meeting and Linda Poulson will be the hostess for the April 18 social.
Guest speaker for the evening was Jane Storrusten, known as "The Bunny Lady." She told the group about making bunnies for abused children in the community. She said during the past six years she has given away 1,100 bunnies. She has several helpers in making the bunnies and the program reaches abused children in Kay and Noble counties.
BELLE PLAINE,KAN. - Belle Plaine will hold the annual Tulip Time festival on April 18 and 19. Each year one of the most popular features of this Belle Plaine Area Chamber of Commerce event is the quilt show which features a variety of quilts and wall hangings. The show is sponsored by the Busy Needles Quilting Club, Eledisia Utt, coordinator.
Quilt owners throughout south central Kansas and nearby states are invited to display their full-size quilts, wall hangings or quilted pictures and share the pleasure and beauty of these keepsakes with thousands of visitors to this well established spring festival and quilt show.
This year, in addition to the quilt show, the Busy Needles will hold a quilted craft bazaar with proceeds to be used to underwrite the expense of producing the show.
Quilt show categories are: Heirloom, Traditional, Machine Quilting, Hand Quilting, Applique, Crib Quilts, Wall Hangings, Mixed Technique (tied quilts, etc.) and a new category - Quilted Pictures.
Visitors to the show will cast ballots to determine "People's Choice" awards in each category. For more information on displaying quilts, call Eledesia Utt, 316-488-3543
Senior Citizens Day at the Capitol is Tuesday. A charter bus will depart from Wheatheart Nutrition Project Center, 319 West Grand, by 7:30 a.m.
Senior Day offers older Oklahomans the opportunity to attend House and Senate sessions, visit with legislators, attend advocacy classes, tour the capitol and the Bombing Memorabilia Exhibit.
There will also be entertainment for the seniors in the First Floor
Rotunda. Bus trip and lunch is $12 per person. For information and reservations
call Judy Rupp at (580) 237-2236 or (800) 749-1149.
RELIGION
First Baptist Church, Ponca City, will present its annual Easter Pageant at Hutchins Auditorium April 2-5, 1998. Once again four performances will be offered to accommodate the expected crowds. Admission for these 7 p.m. presentations is free, but tickets are necessary for admission. Each ticket will be good only for one particular night. You may secure your tickets through First Baptist church, KLVV Radio, The Master's Touch in Ponca City, Lyall Insurance in Tonkawa, Eastman National Bank in Newkirk, Ruth's Christian Book Store in Enid, and The Christian Book Store in Stillwater.
This year's pageant, entitled "Let All Heaven Rejoice", will offer new music and new scenes that tell the timeless story of Jesus Christ's birth, life, death, resurrection and return to heaven's throne. Many have compared this pageant favorably to the "Great Passion Play' in Eureka Springs, Ark. The cast of over 100 will be assisted by a host of crown bearers, banner bearers, technicians, ushers, and stage crew members.
Larry Masters, Minister of Music and Pageant Producer has once again teamed up with Gayle Young, Drama Director, and Bill Justice, who plays the role of Jesus, to write this year's pageant. Scenes for this year include the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, the calling of the Disciples, the foot washing of the disciples of Jesus, and a spectacular heaven scene using angels, saints, crowns and herald trumpeters. Pastor Hance Dilbeck, and Larry Heslip, minister of education/administration will be assisting with the ministerial responsibilities. The First Baptist Music Secretary and Church Organist, Marcella Johnson has served as administrative assistant for the pageant. Serving as rehearsal accompanists were Mrs. Johnson and Carol Green, Church Pianist.
The musical score was arranged by Gary Rhodes, who has assembled a beautiful, energized set of contemporary tunes composed by Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Claire Cloninger, Don Koch, Kathy Frizzell, Dennis Jernigan, Don Francisco and Twila Paris.
Playing the role of Jesus again this year is Bill Justice, who is making his eighth consecutive appearance as Jesus in the greater Ponca City Easter Pageant. David DeVorss and Teri Baskin will serve as the story tellers, tying everything together for the audience. Other lead roles will be: Larry Masters as Simon Peter; Guy Lyall as Andrew; Doyle Brewer as James, and David Myers as John.
Other Biblical roles will be played by: Mel Arner, Coburn Veal, Bill Trout, Danny Ringer , Mike Lane , Joe Fowler, Troy Lewis, Larry Smith, Joel Gilliland, Shannon Mair, Gordon Mair, Jason Layton, John Young, Bill White, Charlotte Smith, Susan Smith, Lorrie Layton, Craig Myers, John Davis , Bart Snyder, Chris Primeaux and Keith Hunter as the thieves on the cross.
Also included in the drama cast are Doug Thompson, Stephanie Council, Pam Hill, Brandon Snyder, Jonathan Trout, Bob Axtell, Jim Maxson, Jonet Dawson, Helen Ivie, Leonard McClung, David Simmons, Joel Gilliland, Don Williams, Jason Gray, Jordan Davis, Teresa Cclark, Barbara Masters, Bart Snyder, Britney Parker, James Barraclough, Michal Justice, Meredith Veal, Shane Parker, Anna Fowler, Joshua Gilliland and David Masters as Herald Trumpeters; Bob McCartney, Jack Trout, and Dave Smith as Wise Men from the East; Rachel Gilliland, Sara Anno, Jennifer Arner, Meredith Veal, Dan Meyers, Matt Meyers, Michal Justice, Joshua Gilliland, Kara Long, and Jennifer Long as the king's entourage; Tommy Campbell, Amy Brewer, Lana Brewer, Carol Green, Ryan Trout, Felicia March, Bradley Council, Guy Anderson, Bart Snyder, Behren Smith, Patti Gilliland, Johnson Gilliland, Bob Axtell, Jason Smith, Gil Morris, Lanny Officer, Gil Morris, Barbara Masters, Pat White, Gary Long, Tom Short, Pam Veal, Teresa Clark, John Davis as voices in the crowd at the crucifixion; Jeff Larimer, Cindy Larimer, Callie Larimer, Reese Larimer, Jonathon Trout, Brandon Snyder, Charles Barraclough, Carder Price, Janet Trout, Jennifer Long, Tom Short, Judy Burnette, Gale Prather, Gary Long, Ryan Trout and Becky Fowler.
Supporting the 100 voice choir will be soloists Doug Thompson, Larry Masters, Guy Lyall, Doyle Brewer, David Myers, Susan Smith, Bill Justice, D.H. Dilbeck, Lindsay Weems, Charlotte Smith, Lorrie Layton, Judy Burnette, Lois Lyall, Mary Jane Barraclough, Debora Gooch, Kelly Smith, Tom Short, Louise Trout, Terry Driesel, Craig Myers, Stephanie Council, and Pam Hill.
The prayer, counseling, and follow-up team consists of Charlotte Smith, Bill Justice, Carol Green, Louise Trout, Mary Lou Campbell, Mary Anne Potter, and Larry Heslip. The set construction crew chief is Don Clinton, assisted by committee members John Davis, Coburn Veal, Gale Prather, Eddie Dawson, Lanny Officer, Martha Long, Helen Ivie, and host of helpers. The usher committee is Beverly Cockriel, Marcella Johnson, Jack Gosting, Ginger Larimer, Betty Wolf, and Deb Debora Gooch, and Linda Hughes. Others with special pageant responsibilities include Marie Moore, Laura Dodson, Pam Veal, Jan Justice, Pam Veal, Terry Driesel, Judy McClung, Teresa Clark, Judy Burnette, Ronda Williams, Sherre Land, Mary Spore and a host of banner bearers and crown bearers.
The greater Ponca City Easter Pageant is constantly being upgraded with new, fresh and exciting ways to present an accurate portrayal of the biblical gospel message. First Baptist hopes the public will make every effort to get pageant tickets, invite others who need to hear the good news about Christ and attend one or more nights. Tickets are free - but necessary! Don't miss "Let All Heaven Rejoice", the 1998 version of the annual Easter Pageant at Hutchins Auditorium in Ponca City, April 2-5 at 7 p.m. nightly. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. each evening. Call 405-765-4427 for more information.
By Max Stokesberry
News Staff Writer
A somewhat different kind of tree is being planted at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty Avenue.
The names of present members, as well as those of other people who have been a part of the congregation since its founding in 1954, will be attached as leaves to the Asbury Family Tree being unveiled and dedicated Sunday.
The pastor and members invite the public, but especially those who have their names on the church rolls, to attend Sunday's 10:45 a.m. service of worship. The tree dedication will be held at conclusion of the regular meeting.
The project is patterned after a similar event the minister, Rev. Buddy Bolin, introduced at the church he served before coming to Ponca City two years ago. But, with the cooperation and enthusiasm of several Asbury members, what was a yearly event there has been turned into plans for a permanent display on one wall of the church foyer.
The Rev. Mr. Bolin sees the tree as a visual aid reminding Asburians who their fellow members are, even though some may not be regularly attending services. He hopes the project will promote fellowship and harmony within the entire church family, prompting active members to contact individuals with whom they may not have been in touch for some time.
There are several examples of Ross Bailey's woodworking abilities at Asbury. This, his latest, presents the Church Family Tree within an approximately 5x5-foot frame of oak on a Baltic birch plywood background. The trunk and branches of the tree are made of walnut.
Around the base of the tree and its roots are pieces of hard wood made to resemble stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the 15 ministers who has served as pastor of the church.
The paper leaves are of different colors, each laminated and attached to the background with brass nails. The leaves representing present members are green. The names of individuals who have died while a member of the church are on blue leaves against a background of white clouds, while members who transferred to other churches will have their names on ivory-colored leaves.
In addition to Bailey, those who have spent a great deal of time and energy on this joint effort are Donna and Mike Culver, who did the laminating, and Betty Pollard, Larri Brack and Frances Cooper, who were involved in taking the names from the church records and placing them in their designated areas of the display.
Asbury has a membership of slightly more than 300. But the tree will bear more than 1,200 names as it starts relating the up-to-date story of the local church's 44-year history.
Members of Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road, will perform "The Promise," a musical drama, on Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. and a repeat performance on Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. "
Guy Cooper, minister of music and youth directs "The Promise" with Cindy Short directing the drama. Assistant drama director is Sean Satterfield. Others involved in the technical area of the drama are: Betty Johnston, Charles Glover, Steve Pruitt, Earl Whittaker, Jay Graham, Betty Hinshaw, Kathy Peck, Tony Ramey, Jennifer Dowd, Mauri Johnson and Karen Mabry.
Drama participants in "The Promise" are: Chris Cooper, Larry Degan, Charlie Goodno, Chris Humble, Carl Johnston, David Mallory, Joe Matlock, Troy McKain, Jason Nigh, the Zealot, Gene Tarr, Gary Watters, and Tony Weir; also Brandon Humble as Billy, Jannah Palmer as Lisa and Glenda Scully as Grandma.
Jesus will be portrayed by David Dowd (adult), Blake Mallory (young Jesus) and Connor Westerman (baby Jesus). Others will be Larry Degan, Chris Humble, Gary Watters, Melodie Cooper, Jacey Graham, Laura Griffin, Sarah Griffin, Ethan Palmer, Beth Satterfield, Matthew Tarr, Charley Blew, Heather Goddard, Micah Graham, Kathy Landis, Kara Palmer, Jim Wilkins, Duane Gregory, Jim Griffin, Martin Trenary, John Palmer, and Kip Bird as Micah.
Others in the cast are: Ken Coates, John Luton, Al Peck, Merrill Chance, James DeHaven, John DeHaven, Daniel Johnston, Tim Short, Jack Dershem, Kerry Johnson, Steve Westerman, Sean Satterfield, Mike Walker, Michael Goddard, Elise Jeffries, Jennifer Peck, Wendy Pittman, Sarah Walker, and Nancy Watters.
Musical solos will be performed by Tressa Bird, Donita Cooper, Patty Curl, Laurie Graham, Steve Martin, and Brian Reiss.
Dr. Larry Nigh, pastor, invites the public to join the Northeast Baptist family for this presentation of "The Promise." Childcare for children three years of age and younger will be provided for both performances.
Release Time Bible Class Scheduled
A Release Time Bible Class will be held for students of Washington School
on Wednesday, April 1. The class will be conducted at Central Baptist Church.
Parents written permission is required for each student attending. Interested
students should contact the school office.
FCC Youth to Host 'Adopt-a-Grandparent' Luncheon
Sunday, March 29, at noon in the Fellowship Hall, the youth of First
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host an "Adopt-a-Grandparent"
luncheon. At this intergenerational event each youth will "adopt"
an adult church member as their "grandparent", to host during
lunch and share in the fellowship activities. Each youth will stay in contact
with their "grandparent" over the next few months, giving both
the youth and church member a chance to get better acquainted.
St. John Baptists to Ordain Deacon Candidates
The St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh, is pleased to announce that deacon candidates: Luther Jones, Matthew Davis and Dino Bates will be ordained on March 29, 1998. Praise service will start at 3 p.m. The sermon will be given by the Rev. Earnest McClure, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Winfield, Kan.
Charge to the Deacon candidates will be given by the Rev. Leon Davis, Pastor of Sweet Home Baptist Church in Fairfax. The Charge to the St. John Baptist Church will be given by the Rev. Levi Smith, former pastor at St. John here. The Rev. Mr. Smith is now pastor of Loving Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Hominy.
Refreshments will be served following the Ordination Service.
New Life Baptists Plan Leadership Workshop
New Life Baptist Church, 301 South Waverly is holding a Leadership Workshop on Friday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to noon.
The Rev. John Byrd, Dean, Houston College of Biblical Studies, Houston, Texas will be the workshop facilitator.
Topics to be covered include Understanding Church Leadership, Church Volunteers, Recruiting, Training, and Managing Church Workers.
There is no registration fee for this workshop, according to the Rev.
Victor A. Paul, Pastor at New Life. "We hope everyone will take advantage
of this wonderful opportunity," the Rev. Mr. Paul invited.
First Christian Plans Prayer Vigil
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations in the United
States and Canada are currently engaging in a prayer chain which began Jan.
1 and continues until Easter Sunday. A total of seven hundred Disciples
congregations will participate in keeping this prayer vigil and First Christian
Church, Ponca City joins 32 other congregations in this vigil from noon
Friday, April 3, to noon Saturday, April 4. During this unbroken prayer
chain, Disciples are given the opportunity to spend time in meditation and
prayer for the church, the city, state, nation and the world.
First Lutherans Announce Sunday Services
The theme for the service at First Lutheran Church on March 29 will be "A Geyser in the Wilderness." The readings, prayers, and hymns at both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. service all speak about God's replenishing us with His forgiveness through Christ when we feel that all is lost. Pastor Ramsey's sermon is titled "Journey to Jerusalem: Clear Thinking." Members of the First Lutheran School Band will provide special music at both services.
On April 1 First Lutheran will conduct its final mid-week Lenten service. The theme of that service will be "Christ's Atoning Death." The Handbell Choir will perform the Lenten anthem "O Sacred Head." The soup supper that precedes the service begins at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Youth Group is in charge of serving for the evening. Their menu will feature a variety of soups.
During Holy Week, services at First Lutheran will be held on Maundy Thursday
and Good Friday. Both services will begin at 7 p.m. Communion will be celebrated
on Thursday night. A solemn service of readings and hymns will be a very
fitting commemoration of the death of the Savior, Pastor Ramsey pointed
out.
'Come Let Us Reason Together' at Hartford Avenue
The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites the public to share God's word with them every week. Sunday Bible classes are scheduled 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels, nursery through adult.
The Wednesday evening adult classes are well attended, it was reported, with separate classes for men and women.
The men's class "Men of Purpose" is taught by different men of the congregation, and the group looks at some men of the Bible and their purpose.
The class for ladies is taught by different women of the congregation.
Theme of both classes is spiritual purpose in life, and visitors are always
welcome.
Churches Urged to Take Part in Pentecost Sunday
Churches across the state are being asked by the Oklahoma Conference of Churches to take part in "Pentecost to Overcome Poverty" observances this year. On May 31 - Pentecost Sunday - many diverse congregations are expected to focus on ways to combat poverty in society, ranging from shared community meals, food drives, teach-ins, and special worship observances.
The emphasis is part of a national campaign on the part of "Call to Renewal", an arm of the Sojourners organization based in Washington, D.C.
Last year a similar "Pentecost Sunday" effort resulted in 55 local actions and religious services in 26 states that involved praying, teaching and sharing.
The Ponca City Free Will Baptist Church, 1900 East Hubbard Road, has set a Sunday School and church attendance campaign before Easter, for the upcoming two Sundays - March 29 and April 5, according to an announcement made by Pastor David L. Bigger.
The theme of the campaign is "Rebuilding the Walls" of Christian principles and standards that our nation was built upon. Everyone that attends the church is encouraged to bring their friends, associates and relatives to church. The attendance goal is to have "500" total attendance during the combined two Sundays of the contest (250 each week).
Pastor Bigger said the plan is to build an actual "block wall" at the church. Each regular attendant and their guests will be counted as a building block in this "Wall of Witness" by personally placing a "signed" block in the wall, on each of the two Sundays. Together the church wishes to be a positive influence in the community by faithfulness to God, His Church, and the Bible message that has always been the cornerstone of the nation. Together the church wants to do something more than just talk about the decaying spiritual walls in America. It's time to join together and be counted on the Lord's side.
The Scripture theme is Nehemiah 4:6: "So built we the wall: and all the wall was joined together unto the half therof: for the people had a mind to work".
March 29 is also Roll-Call-Sunday when approximately 25,000 Free Will Baptist churches across North America and around the world will report their attendance and number of conversions during the Sunday service, Pastor Bigger pointed out.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church continues with their midweek Lenten services each Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, preceded by a soup supper at 6 p.m. The public is invited to come and join with them for fellowship, food and worship as they journey with Christ to the cross during this Lenten season.
The Women's Bible study continues with the book of Ephesians, meeting on the second Tuesday and the fourth Thursday of each month.
Pastor Keck has announced that a First Communion Class will be held Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. This class is for those who are in the fifth grade or above. New members (and those others who wish to know more about Lutheranism) class will begin on April 23, Thursday, at 7 p.m. and run six consecutive Thursdays.
The title of the course is "A Study of Luther's Small Catechism for Adults." New members will be received on May 31, the Day of Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian church. Those wishing to attend these classes are asked to contact Pastor Keck at the church.
What do the Jewish Passover and Jesus' Last Supper have in common? Ephraim Goldstein, speaking on behalf of "Jews for Jesus', will answer that question in a presentation called "Christ in the Passover" at Christ's Church, located at 1001 South Magnolia in Newkirk, on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m.
Using a visual display of traditional Passover accouterments, the "Christ in the Passover" presentation enhances the Christian understanding and appreciation of the Jewish background of the Christian Communion. Ancient and modern Jewish customs are discussed and described with an emphasis on the aspect of Christ's redemption on the cross.
Working from a table set with the traditional Jewish Passover items, Ephraim Goldstein will explain the christological significance of each part of the feast. Goldstein is a Messianic Jew, a Jew who believes that Jesus Christ is the Messiah of Israel.
"Jews for Jesus" has presented this demonstration in over 5000
churches and is happy to bring this enlightening program to Newkirk at Christ's
Church on Monday night. The Rev. Craig Ortwein, pastor of Christ's Church,
urges anyone interested in learning more of the Jewish roots of the Christian
faith to be a part of this illuminating program. "It might be wise
to come a little early:, Pastor Ortwein advised.
EDUCATION
Ponca City Mid-High students Meena Chahar, James Cullin, Matt DeKrey, and Michael Proctor will be among the 92 seventh and eighth grade students from 36 schools throughout the state to compete in the 15th Annual Oklahoma MATHCOUNTS Competition, to be held March 28 at Shangri-La Resort in northeast Oklahoma.
Dr. Floyd Coppedge, Oklahoma Secretary of Education, and Richard D. Weir, Mathematics Coordinator, State Department of Education, will address the state's top math students during the competition's awards ceremony.
MATHCOUNTS promotes math achievement with all the challenge of a school sports event. Student "mathletes" train individually and in teams. They have the opportunity to compete in regional, state and national levels and prizes are awarded at all levels.
MATHCOUNTS is the only national mathematics coaching and competition program for seventh and eighth grade students and their teachers. It aims to improve students' interest and performance in math. It is one of the few programs to provide academic recognition and scholarship opportunities for students in the seventh and eighth grades.
Following state competition, four students and one coach will be selected to represent Oklahoma in national finals, May 14-17, in Washington, D.C. (all expenses paid). National winners receive trophies, plaques, scholarships, and free trips, among other things.
"Building the math skills of our students is a national priority. MATHCOUNTS is critical because it targets junior high school students, a crucial age in sustaining and developing interest and abilities in math," stated Engineer Dennis D. Beckmann, chairman of the Oklahoma MATHCOUNTS Committee. Members of the Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers and Oklahoma Engineering Foundation volunteer endless hours to administer the MATHCOUNTS program in Oklahoma.
The Awards Ceremony will begin at 1:45 p.m. with special guests Dr. Floyd Coppedge and Richard D. Weir. Dr. Keener and Mr. Weir will address students on the importance of mathematics and help distribute trophies, plaques, other awards to students and coaches.
The "Countdown" Round, a fast-paced oral competition offering visual appeal for both still and video photography, will begin promptly at 1 p.m.
The teachers of Garfield Academy use the arts to draw students and garner interest. Garfield Academy instructors weave the Arts (music, dance, literacy arts, visual art and drama) into all aspects of the curriculum.
Maudye Winget, principal of Sadler Arts Academy in the Muskogee Public Schools, presented a professional development program for the Garfield Academy staff. Ms. Winget said, "We are not in the business of seeing what kids can do for the arts, but what the arts can do for the kids."
Dr. Patty Ladd, Principal of Garfield Academy, said, "We are not looking just for students who are performers. We also want to target children who have an interest in the arts. We want children who would like to learn through a variety of ways. We use the arts to reinforce and better understand the core curriculum.
All elementary students in grades one through five in the district are eligible to apply for enrollment in the magnet school. The first year of the magnet school, the Board of Education offered only grade four and five to participate in the magnet. 40 percent of the students are part of the current magnet. The remaining students are from the Garfield neighborhood. The children in the neighborhood are also a priority of this program. Each of the students enrolled have the opportunity to select from a variety of arts education.
Dr. John Scroggins, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, emphasized the role that teachers play in the success of a magnet school. The educators have to believe in the program and be committed to meeting the needs of all students.
Public meetings have been scheduled to invite interested parents, students and concerned citizens to ask questions about the magnet, curriculum offerings, and enrollment procedures. Please plan to attend one or more of these sessions.
- March 31 at 7 p.m. at Garfield Academy
- April 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Conoco Concourse Auditorium
- April 14 at noon at the Public Library
- April 23 at 7 p.m. at Woodlands Christian Church
Medical science first noticed children exhibiting inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in 1902. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), is characterized by attention skills that are developmentally inappropriate, impulsivity, and in some cases, hyperactivity.
ADD is a neurobiological disability that affects up to 5 percent of all American children. Without early identification and proper treatment ADD can have serious consequences including school failure and drop out, depression, conduct disorders, failed relationships, and even substance abuse.
Proper identification is crucial to have the most effective treatment plan. Treatment of ADD children requires medical, psychological and educational interventions, and behavior management techniques.
This group will meet regularly once a month to learn more about ADD and how adults (parents, teachers, childcare employees, and anyone whose life is affected by an ADD child) can help children with ADD. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 700 W. Broadway.
FFA Degrees
Megan Schneeberger and Mandy Hubler, of the Ponca City FFA Chapter, were nominated to receive the prestigious State FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the Oklahoma FFA Association.
Parenting Classes
Parenting Classes will be held April 2, 9 and 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cultural Building in White Eagle. Topics include: anger control, resolving conflicts, emotions and children and stress. Child care will be provided and refreshments will be served.
Taylor Receives Scholarship
Robb Taylor, junior at Oklahoma State University, will receive an Agricultural Economics Scholarship for the 1998-99 school year at an awards banquet March 28.
Parenting Seminars
Kenny James, a licensed professional counselor, will present a parenting seminar on April 2 entitled "Success in the Classroom" at the Family Resource Center, 700 W. Broadway, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lincoln Fun Festival
Lincoln Elementary will host a Family Fun Festival on April 4 from 4
to 7 p.m. Games and food booths will be provided and prizes will be awarded.
PTA members and their immediate family will receive a hot dog or sausage,
chips and a drink free of charge. Anyone may join the PTA and also eat free.
Memberships will be available for $5 per family or $3 for a single.
SPORTS
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
For the wandering Mavericks of NOC, there's no place like home. Literally.
Because there is no home.
Playing again on a field borrowed from Po-Hi, the Mavericks' ostensible home field advantage worked no wonders for them Thursday night, as they dropped both games of a double header to perennial national powerhouse Connors State, 6-1 and 11-3.
In the first game, the Cowboys banged out nine hits and scored two runs each in the second, fifth and seventh innings to secure the win. The lone run for the Mavericks came in the fourth inning from Newkirk native Josh Free, who got on with a single, advanced to third on a single by Ponca City's Jason Ross, and was driven in with a sacrifice fly by third baseman Brent Hibbets.
Freshman pitcher Jerrod Reineke went six innings for the Cowboys, giving up just four hits, three walks and struck out six. The Cowboys also got multiple hits from three different players.
The Mavericks, meanwhile, couldn't get untracked on either offense or defense. Sophomore Sean Ingram started on the mound, and though he held the Cowboys scoreless in three of four full innings pitched, a big hit by Connors State lead off batter Matt Bales in the top of the fifth gave way to J.J. Martin.
After two innings by Martin, and the score 4-1, Tonkawa hurler Jason Estes then came in to close out the Connors order. But five walks in that inning led to two more scores for the Cowboys.
"I hate to see that," said head coach Terry Ballard. "At 4-1 I could see us coming back, but after those walks it was kind of out of reach. They're not the kind of team you're going to make a big run on."
Offensively, aside from the single score in the fourth, the Mavericks couldn't seem to get the hits when they needed them, stranding eight runners through the game - with four of those in scoring positions.
"That's really been one of our problems this year," said Ballard. "We can't seem to string the hits together. I think we're playing tough defense, we just need to get some hitting streaks going."
In the second game, the Mavericks picked it up a bit, and after going down 2-1 in the second inning, came back with two runs in the third to take a brief, 3-1 lead.
But Connors got their bats going after that, and with 16 hits off three Mavericks pitchers, scored nine runs in the final four innings to complete the two game sweep.
The Mavs, now 4-11 on the year, begin conference play on Saturday, traveling to Poteau to take on Carl Albert State.
Connors State 6, Northern 1
Connors 020 020 2 - 6 9 1
Northern 000 100 0 - 1 4 1
Reineke, Stilwell (7) and Newland; Ingram, Martin (5), Estes (7) and Odam.
Connors State 11, Northern 3
Connors 110 125 1 - 11
Northern 012 000 0 - 3
Bellew, Scott (2) and Willis; Long, McMartin (3), Ross (7) and Odam.
BILLINGS - The second inning seems to be the key for the Frontier Mustangs.
Frontier scored 13 runs in the second inning of Thursday's first game against Billings en route to an 18-1 win. In the second game, the Mustangs scored 12 times in the second inning and went on to win 20-9.
Frontier blasted out 28 hits in the two games to run their record to 5-0 on the season. Jeremy Williams was 5-for-6 at the plate with two doubles and had six runs batted in. Kevin Fillmore was 3-for-5 with two home runs and also had six RBIs. Martin Sanders went 4-for-7 with three doubles and seven RBIs. Matt Clouse went 5-for-7 with a home run and four runs batted in.
Both of Fillmore's homers came in the first game, a 3-run round tripper and a solo shot. Clouse, a freshman, hit his first career homer in the second game.
Fillmore and Marty Williams were the beneficeries of all that offensive power on the mound. Fillmore shut down Billings on one hit in the opener while Williams gave up four hits in the nightcap.
"These last three game we've hit the ball pretty well," understated Frontier coach Michael Wininger said. "Hopefully, we can keep that going and give our pitchers and defense some room to work."
Frontier was schedule to play at home today against Braman.
The Frontier Invitational Tournament is scheduled for April 2-4. Frontier
will open the tournament against Glencoe at noon on April 2. The other teams
in the tournament are Carney, Cimarron, Calumet, Kremlin-Hillsdale, Ripley
and Enid's Oklahoma Bible Academy.