LOCAL

Recycled Art Part Of Earth Day Activity
Ageless Hero Honor Goes To Ponca Citian
Profiling Bill OKd In House
American Cancer Society Determined To Rid Threat by Eliminating Disease
PC Textbooks Scheduled For Display April 17-24

Recycled Art Part Of Earth Day Activity

Do you ever feel that environmental problems are so big that you personally can’t make much of a difference? Across the world various groups, as well as individuals, are doing what they can to reuse, recycle, and protect the environment as part of Earth day activities.

Juror Selected

Cynthia Butler Rasche has been selected as the juror for the Environmental Art for Earth Day contest sponsored by Ponca City Tomorrow-Environmental Committee; Cynthia received her MFA from Tulane University in New Orleans, and her BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio. She works in fiber-reinforced cement and cast glass.

She has served on the jury committee for the Artists in the Schools Program, and has been the 3-D judge for the Run for the Arts in Stillwater. She has also participated in many exhibitions and has won several awards for her artwork. Cynthia also currently teaches in the Multimedia Design Program at Northern Oklahoma College.

The location for students, adults, and groups to deliver their art on Thursday, April 20, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., has changed to the main desk on the west entrance to the Marland Mansion. Area artists are also invited to show their work. Contact Kathy Ferguson, 763-8051, if you have questions, or send an e-mail at the web page listed below. Volunteers are also needed to staff the exhibition.

Locally, Environmental Art Exhibition/Contest in conjunction with Earth Day is being sponsored by Ponca City Tomorrow’s Environmental Committee, the Ponca City High School Visual Art Club, and the Conoco Employee Environmental Action Committee.

School students and other interested individuals are invited to submit items for the exhibit. “Reflections on Roadside Art,” from work by Melanie Longmore is the generalized theme. Dates of exhibition are Tuesday, April 25 - Monday, May 1.

Webpage

For further information about the contest, see the webpage set up for the contest at http://www.ossm.edu/~msalama/index.html or http://www.ossm.edu/~msalama/earth2.html .

The web page was set up by Mohammad Salama, an OSSM (Oklahoma School of Science and Math) student from Ponca City. Mohammad attended Ponca City High School two years prior to attending OSSM. He has done volunteer work for the Literacy Council, and has received numerous academic awards.

Contest Rules

1. Artwork should use the principles of waste minimization-reduce, reuse, recycle.

2. Artwork should be constructed of a least 60 percent recycled materials. This could include items picked up that have previously been discarded.

3. Artwork may be created by an individual, a school class, or an outside group, for example, scout troop, 4-H group, etc. Both individual and group categories are options for contestants.

4. Students should follow adult directions on where to pick up materials, what material is acceptable to use in their artwork, and if gloves are needed to handle material. No sharp objects will be allowed as part of the displays.

5. Include with the artwork a description of your source of material and your inspiration for the work.

6. Artwork will be accepted for the show at the discretion of the juror.

Ageless Hero Honor Goes To Ponca Citian

Blue Cross Blue Shield Ageless Hero Paul Martin of Ponca City was recently invited to a luncheon/seminar and to serve on a panel in Tulsa consisting of the 1999 area winners.

Panelists answered questions pertaining to remaining active while aging and how to be of service to the community.

Nominations will be accepted, beginning May 1, for the third annual Ageless Heroes program sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Ageless Heroes celebrates the achievements of extraordinary people, age 65 or older, in many vocations.

In 1999, more than 200 Oklahoma seniors from across the state were nominated. Attending the luncheon with Martin was his wife Altha, their grandson Mike Ingmire of Jacksonville, Fla., and Donna Johnson, RSVP vice president.

For more information on Ageless Heroes 2000 or to nominate someone, call (918) 592-9408. The deadline for entries is June 30.

Profiling Bill OKd In House

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A bill that would prohibit police from pulling over citizens solely because of their color is on the way to the state Senate.

The measure was passed by the House on Thursday over the opposition of those who said it threatens to deluge the courts with frivolous complaints.

‘‘It’s going to clog our system,’’ Rep. Jim Newport, R-Ponca City, said during three hours of debate on Senate Bill 1444 by Sen. Maxine Horner, D-Tulsa. ‘‘They’re going to pull that card every time.’’

The bill would permit people who believe they were detained by police merely because of their color or ethnic appearance to file a complaint with the state Human Rights Commission or their district attorney.

The commission would compile statistics on alleged racial profiling and present it to the governor and Legislature.

‘‘I think we’re going to have all kinds of complaints like this. We don’t need this kind of legislation,’’ said Rep. Bill Graves, R-Oklahoma City.

Rep. Ray Vaughn, R-Edmond, said racial profiling should not be tolerated but that the measure gives defendants ‘‘a substantial vehicle to fight back.’’

‘‘You’re talking about clogging up court dockets,’’ Vaughn said.

Supporters passionately de-fended the legislation.

‘‘It’s a serious issue and a serious problem,’’ said Rep. Russ Roach, D-Tulsa. He said the measure would deter police from pulling people over ‘‘arbitrarily and without justification and harassing and detaining law-abiding citizens.’’

Opponents said the measure might tie the hands of law enforcement and hinder police from doing their job. But Roach said the measure does not affect the authority of police to investigate suspicious or criminal activity.

‘‘America can be a color-blind society,’’ said Rep. Mark Liotta, R-Tulsa. ‘‘You’re a slave to the system if you can’t walk the streets free. This is an opportunity to say it’s wrong and try to stop it.’’

The bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Opio Toure, D-Oklahoma City, said his own son and members of his church have been the victims of racial profiling.

‘‘Bad officers fear this bill,’’ said Toure, who is black. ‘‘Good officers don’t fear this bill because they haven’t done anything wrong.’’

The measure passed in a bipartisan 64-24 vote after it was amended to prohibit officers from being disciplined by their departments for racial profiling unless they are convicted of a misdemeanor racial profiling charge.

American Cancer Society Determined To Rid Threat by Eliminating Disease

The American Cancer Society is determined to ultimately eliminate cancer as a major health threat. While striving to reach this goal, the American Cancer Society always keeps an immediate goal in sight — to save more lives. In 2000 alone, over one million people will be diagnosed with cancer.

The immediate goal of saving lives must be accomplished largely through public education on the prevention and early detection of cancer, education of the medical community on the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and advocacy at the local, state and federal levels for cancer-related legislation.

The ultimate goal of total cancer control can be reached through research. Scientists supported by American Cancer Society funds are continuing to make breakthroughs that can increase the number of lives saved. Since 1946, the year the American Cancer Society awarded its first grants, more than $2 billion has been invested in research. The investment has paid rich dividends. In 1946, only one in four cancer patients was alive five years after diagnosis; today, almost 60 percent live longer then five years.

In 1999, the American Cancer Society served almost one million cancer patients through their programs and awareness efforts; however, the real strength of the American Cancer Society lies in its volunteers, who translate policy into reality. Motivated by personal experiences and concern for others, they accomplish the mission of the American Cancer Society.

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Ponca City will be held June 2 and 3 at the Ambuc Motocross Track. Call Danny Thompson at 763-2343 to sign up a team or to join an existing team.

PC Textbooks Scheduled For Display April 17-24

The District Textbook Committee has review and decided the appropriate textbooks selected for use in science and technology for the upcoming school year.

The books will be on display in Meeting Room No. 1 at the Central Administration Center, 111 West Grand, from April 17-24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Administration Center will not be open on Good Friday.

State textbook adoption is a five year cycle. This year the subject areas that chose new textbooks were science and technology.

State law requires review and approval of selection to a district textbook committee to be composed of not less than three and no more than nine members, the majority of whom are to be classroom teachers and at least one of whom is to be a community representative.

This year’s committee was composed of Teresa Baugh, Washington Elementary; Pam Lanman, Union Elementary; bill McCracken, chair of the High School Science Department; Steve Harris, chair of the West Middle School Science Department; Jo Ann Hintergardt, chair of the High School Business Department; Larry Keirn, pastor of Grand Avenue Church of Christ; Hans Dilbeck, pastor of the First Baptist Church; Dr. Patty Ladd, Director of Elementary Curriculum; and Dr. Linda Powers, Director of Secondary Curriculum.

The public is invited to review the books.

DEATHS

Dorothea Starr
Margaret Kathleen Denton
Theldous Henry Coon Jr.
Daniel Wilson Kygar
Earl Cornwell
C.E. Clark
Raymond Urchison
Arthur Costello

Dorothea Starr

TONKAWA — Dorothea Starr, longtime resident of Tonkawa, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 76.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the First Baptist Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. Richard Thomasson officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.

Dorothea Starr was born on Sept. 20, 1923, in Cleveland, the daughter of Arthur G. “Pat” and Nettie (Renfro) Going. In 1940, she graduated from the eighth grade from Pawnee. She married Dallas Starr on April 12, 1956.

Survivors include six sons, Derald McAlister of Jet, Bill McAlister of Maramec, Leroy McAlister of Ponca City, Elton Ray Kelso of Checotah, Butch McAlister of Glencoe, and Wayne Starr of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Linda Kay Gall of Broken Arrow and Dolly Davis of Tonkawa; one sister, Bonnie Nimmerick of Ponca City; 27 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Ralph Going, Walter Going and Albert Going; and two sons, Jerry McAlister and James Dallas Starr.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Fund or the Baptist Children’s Home, c/o McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, 400 East Grand, Tonkawa, Okla. 74653.

Margaret Kathleen Denton

ENID — Margaret Kathleen Denton, former resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Integris Bass Hospital in Enid. She was 75.

The funeral was 2 p.m. April 7 at the Christ United Methodist Church with the Rev. Judy Bradford officiating. Burial followed in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Margaret Kathleen Denton was born July 1, 1924, at Pernell, the daughter of Henry Ward Roach and Ethel Irene Holley. She attended schools in St. Louis, Okla., graduating in 1942. She married Elmer F. Denton on May 16, 1942, in St. Louis, and they moved to Sapulpa. They later moved to Tecumseh and then to Ponca City, where they lived for 45 years. In 1990, they moved to Enid. She was a homemaker and enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, crocheting, playing cards and reading.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Ward Denton of Jacksonville, Fla., and Larry Denton of Enid; three sisters, Louise Fox of Phoenix, Ariz., Irene Pierce of Maud, and Almeda Roach of Tulsa; one brother, Alfred Roach of Tulsa; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Henry Novell Roach and Aubrey Dietz Roach.

Theldous Henry Coon Jr.

Theldous Henry “Sonny” Coon Jr., resident of Ponca City, died Thursday morning, April 13, 2000, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 61.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ponca City with the Rev. David Bigger officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park with the Masonic Lodge conducting funeral rites. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Theldous Henry Coon Jr. was born March 19, 1939, in LeMesa, Texas, the son of Theldous H. Coon and Edna (Barton) Coon. He grew up in Frederick, Okla., and graduated from Frederick High School. He joined the United States Army, serving for over twenty years before retiring in 1974.

After his time with the military, he moved to Ponca City, where he was employed by Oklahoma Natural Gas. On Nov. 27, 1980, he married Helen Marie (Ambrosier) Wood in Ponca City. He retired from ONG in February of 1996 and spent much of his time working with wood. He was a member of the Shrines, Masons, and also the Free Will Baptist Church. His greatest passion was his collection of antique barbed wire.

He is survived by his wife of the home; his mother of Bowie, Texas; three daughters, Joyce Thomas of Duncan, Earileen Johnson of Duncan, Vickie Horton of Pamona, Kan.; four sons, Bobby Wood of Stroud, Ronald Wood of Ponca City, Danny Coon of Ponca City, and Randolph “Buddy” Coon of Oklahoma City; one sister, Billy Louise Allen of Nocona, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Barbara Gail Coon and Vera Dale Coon.

Casket bearers will be employees of Oklahoma Natural Gas.

Obituaries

Daniel Wilson Kygar

Daniel Wilson Kygar, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, April 6, 2000, at his home. He was 48.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Steve Harden, pastor of Providence Baptist Church, officiating.

Daniel Wilson Kygar was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Ponca City, the son of Betty and Wilson Lynch Kygar. Dan was a 1969 graduate of Ponca City High School and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in engineering. Dan was an engineer for Conoco Pipeline and General Dynamics.

Dan was injured in a car accident and suffered health problems in his last years. At the time of his death, he had earned an LPN license and was working toward earning an RN license. Dan was working hard to overcome his health problems and wanted very much to become a nurse. He enjoyed his fellow students and instructors at Northern Oklahoma College very much.

Dan was an avid gardener and had spent many hours working with disadvantaged people in the community. He will be missed by those who have known him for his intelligence and compassion. Dan’s guidance and compassion will be particularly missed by his youngest sister, Nancy.

Surviving are two sisters, Nancy Kygar of Austin, Texas, and Sally and her husband Dr. Monty Peden and their children Gregory and Bradley, all of Enterprise, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Ponca City Humane Society, 900 West Prospect, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

The family will be at the Jim and Pat Watson home, No. 5 Oakdale.

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Services Pending

Earl Cornwell

FAIRFAX — Earl Cornwell, former resident of Fairfax, died Friday morning, April 14, 2000, at his home in Wichita, Kan. He was 78. Survivors include his wife, Verna of Wichita. Arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax.

C.E. Clark

C.E. “Andy” Clark, 113 South Stephen, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 76. Survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home. Services are pending with the Trout Funeral Home.

Raymond Urchison

PAWNEE — Raymond Urchison, resident of Ralston, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in Pawnee. He was 69. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home of Pawnee.

Arthur Costello

Arthur “Dale” Costello, Ponca City resident, died Thursday evening, April 13, 2000, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was 48. Survivors include his wife Brenda of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Klinger Reunion — The Klinger Family reunion will be Sunday, April 16, at 12:30 p.m., at the Red Cross building in Blackwell. Those attending should bring a covered dish and sporting equipment. For more information call 767-1457.

Marry Me! Sale! Special selection of Prom gowns now on sale - 20% off. Marry Me, Pioneer Shopping Center, 411 North 14th. 762-7776. adv.

Theft — A person in the 700 block of East Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:18 p.m. Thursday that some juveniles had cut a chain to the skate park and took pieces of it and the padlock. An officer was assigned and handled the situation.

PCSEA Bingo — PCSEA April’s National Volunteer Week Bingo is Saturday in the Conoco Atrium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Come join the fun and celebrate National Volunteer Week.

Attention Boat & Motor Owners!!! The 2001 renewal decals are now in inventory at the Ponca City tag office. Purchase yours early & avoid the rush!! *all boats & motors renew in June. adv.

Threatened — A man from the 400 block of South Washington Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:07 p.m. Thursday that he had been threatened by another subject. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

PCCWC Luncheon — All area women are invited to attend the “Hop Into Spring” luncheon April 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m., at the Ponca City Country Club. Sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, cost is $8.50. Call Jeanette, 765-8427, to make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend.

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

Bunny Pictures, Anyone? — Rho Chapter will be taking bunny pictures at Wal-Mart on April 15 and 16 — Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Anyone — any age and any size.

Compare Our prices! Save 25% on custom framing. Sale ends Saturday. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv.

Theft — A man from the 900 block of East South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:08 p.m. Thursday that someone had stolen a chain saw from his truck Monday.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Perry Street at 6:39 p.m. that a 22-year-old man was being held for failure to pay.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 2:19 p.m. Thursday that a 37-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for concealed weapon.

One Bedroom suite, completly furnished and equipped, maid service 765-1367. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 10:47 a.m. Thursday that a 39-year-old woman was being held for failure to appear and failure to obey.

Elephant Ears from $3.99 each. Keathly Nursery. adv.

Accident — An accident near the Kaw Dam Road and Osage Cove Road was reported to the Communications Center at 2:42 a.m. Friday. Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified and a victim was found at a residence on Catfish Drive and taken by Ponca City Fire Department ambulance to the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Shoplifting — An employee at J.C. Penney, 2005 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca city Police Department at 3:09 p.m. Thursday that two subjects had left the store without paying for several baby items. The information was logged.

Tax Free Day! Join Newkirk merchants on April 15th. Some limitations apply. adv.

Theft — A man from the 200 block of West Gary Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday that a puppy had been stolen from his residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Prom Jewelry! Great selection. Spring jewelry, Put’em pens and lots of bracelets. Christy’s, 3005 North 14th. Open every day. adv.

Assault — A man from the 400 block of South Perry Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:56 p.m. Thursday that he had been assaulted several times during the day. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Petunia Jumbo six pack $9.95 flat. Keathly Nursery. adv.

Gas Drive Off — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:44 p.m. Thursday that someone had left without paying for $16.02 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Concealed Hand gun class April 22 8AM to ?. For more information call Grady Rickman,765-6589. adv.

Fire Run — The Communications Center received a call at 7:50 p.m. Thursday that a wood pile was on fire east of the Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department. The department handled the situation.

Pauline Steak and shrimp dinner $11.95 Friday the 14th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv.

Subjects Held — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:10 p.m. Thursday that two adults were being held for shoplifting. An officer was assigned and took into custody a 33-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman for petit larceny.

Kids/Her Review now accepting spring/summer childrens and womans consignments. adv.

Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 1500 block of Bradley Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:28 p.m. Thursday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Window Broken — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3 a.m. Friday that someone had broken the window out of her truck. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:21 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. An ambulance of the Ponca City Fire Department took one subject to the emergency room of SJRMC for treatment of an injury.

Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv.

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

LIFESTYLES

Xi Gamma Sigma Lists Plans
National Officer To Visit Auxiliary
AAUW Schedules Senior Girls Event
Little News

Xi Gamma Sigma Lists Plans

Xi Gamma Sigma chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met April 11 in the home of Glenda Brown. Catherine Horner read from "The Book of Beta Sigma Phi.” The 15 members present were reminded of the Founder’s day Banquet to be held April 27. Examples of table decorations were shown, and various committee reports, including social, publicity and service, were given.

Sharla Vetter’s membership transfer was accepted. Leora Simmons reported on the city council meeting and gave the list of new officers. They are: Dottie Johnston, president; Roberta Streeter, vice president; Sammie Coats, recording secretary; Jan Leach, corresponding secretary; Judy Branch, treasurer; Dorothy Leonard, publicity; and Darlene VanDeburgh, parliamentarian.

The next meeting will be April 27 following the Founder’s Day banquet. Ms. VanDeburgh will be the hostess. On May 9, an installation of chapter officers will be conducted, and the final meeting of the year will be the birthday party and revealing of the names of secret sisters on May 23. Peggy Cookson presented the program on the origins and symbols of Easter.

National Officer To Visit Auxiliary

The Southern Division National Vice President, Phyllis Moran of Mississippi, will be a visitor April 15-16 for the American Legion and Auxiliary Youth weekend in Ponca City. Other auxiliary dignitaries attending will be Oklahoma department president Arlene Failes of Waynoka, and department children and youth chairman Betty McElderry of Purcell.

Members will gather at 1:30 p.m. Saturday to hear Ms. Moran discuss auxiliary concerns. Evening festivities include a 6:30 p.m. dinner and dance at the post. Auxiliary Sunday registration will be at 9:30 a.m. at the American Legion children’s Home.

AAUW Schedules Senior Girls Event

The American Association of University Women will meet at 10 a.m. April 15 at the Ponca City Country Club. The academic top ten girls, each with her mother, will be guests for the “Senior Girl’s Luncheon.” The program, “Fabulous Vintage Fashions,” will be presented by Lilly Strickland.

AAUW is an organization interested in education and advancement of women and girls, life-long education, and positive societal changes. Founded in 1881 in the United States, every member is required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. For more information about the local branch call Bette Lee, 762-2000, or Grace Chism, 765-3519.

Little News

Dale and Denise Lawrence, 2004 John, are announcing the birth of a daughter at 7:19 a.m. April 4, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Emily Christine Lawrence weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20 1/4 inches long. She has a sister, Jodi, 6.

Maternal grandparents are Tom and Margie Stracener, and paternal grandparents are Paul and Frances Lawrence, all of Ponca City.

Makenna Katelin Munger is the name chosen by Thomas and Melinda Munger of Wichita, Kan. for their daughter born at 4:49 p.m. April 2, 2000, in Wichita. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Nancy Mendenhall of Baker, and paternal grandparents are Jim and Carolyn Munger of Ponca City.

EDUCATION

NOC Provides Cultural Opportunities
Union Choir Presents Spring Concert
Ponca City Teacher To Be Featured in Who’s Who
McCord Enrollment
Proficiency Testing
Roth Selected
Three Po-Hi Graduates Studying in Europe

NOC Provides Cultural Opportunities

Northern Oklahoma College is proud to play a role in providing cultural opportunities to the community. In addition to events showcasing student talent, we bring professional productions several times each year to the stage of our Performing Arts Center.

This past weekend Dr. Michael Moore directed the sixth annual Redbud Jazz Festival on the college campus. International trumpet virtuoso, recording artist and Carnegie Hall Jazz Repertory Orchestra Director Jon Faddis made his second visit to Northern to headline a concert for a large audience of jazz enthusiasts. He was joined by Mike Steinel and Jim Riggs of the University of North Texas and a number of well-known Oklahoma jazz musicians. Jazz greats performing at the Redbud Festival in past years have included Bryan Stripling, Pete Christlieb and Frank Mantooth.

Each year the festival brings a number of high school jazz bands to Northern for a day of juried performances and clinics. The students have a rare opportunity to meet stars of the jazz world and to learn from them as well as to hear them perform.

Another event we are proud to present is the Gala Concert, scheduled this year for 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the Performing Arts Center. The Gala is Northern's gift to the community, and the public is invited to attend at no charge. This concert has been an annual tradition since the first one officially opened the Performing Arts Center in 1996.

Alumnus Gerald "Jerry" Steichen, a well-known conductor and performer in New York City, has coordinated and directed the Gala since its inception. Jerry brings musical theatre stars to join Northern music faculty for an evening of familiar operatic selections and popular Broadway show tunes.

Each year Audrey Schmitz, head of the Art Department and director of the Eleanor Hays Gallery, mounts several exhibits by professional artists in various media. Admission to these exhibits is always free, and art patrons often have the opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their works at public receptions.

Audrey also coordinates an annual juried high school art exhibit in the gallery. Currently on view are art and photography works by our college students in their annual show.

The Fine Arts and Language Arts divisions have collaborated for the past few years to bring the National Shakespeare Company to the campus. This winter theatergoers enjoyed “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” The performers also conduct master classes in various aspects of stagecraft for our college theatre students, and area high school students are especially invited to attend performances.

Other recent productions hosted at Northern have been “Always —Patsy Cline,” a tribute to the late country-western singer, and appearances by the Oklahoma Balladeer, Les Gilliam.

In addition to professional performances, Northern's talented fine arts students entertain with plays, musicals and concerts each semester. Playing through Saturday night is “Little Shop of Horrors,” the spring musical directed by Mariann Priboy, head of our Music Theatre Department. Past musicals include “Grease,” “Bye-Bye Birdie” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”

John Michael Warburton, head of our Drama Department, has directed such outstanding productions as “A Few Good Men,” and “Belles.”

Our Roustabouts traveling musical show troop draws large crowds to its shows on campus. The semi-annual College Choir, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band concerts are all free to the public and feature memorable performances by our students. We invite you to take advantage of the many cultural events at Northern throughout the year.

Union Choir Presents Spring Concert

Fourth, fifth and sixth graders from Union Elementary School’s Honor choir gave their final performance of the year following the Union PTA meeting on April 6.

The program opened with “Sing, America Sing!” by Emily Crocker and John Jacobson. A girl’s trio included Sarah Killingsworth, Ashley Mabry and Tanisha Miller. Speakers were Kayla Carter, Jamie McGaughey, Levi Carter and Josh Huisman.

Parent volunteer, Cyndi Weston, was the flag corps instructor. Flag corps members included Shealyn Golay, Laura Hampton, Jamie McGaughey, Stephanie Pierce, LaTosha Warrior and Jenni Weston.

“Rock Around the Clock,” arranged by Roger Emerson, followed and included 50’s dancers Ashely Mabry, Mitchell Plagmann, Amanda Hinkle, Mitch Harrell, Kayla Carter and Levi Carter.

Sixth grade dancers, Sheena McMahan, Clint Goodger, Kimberly Kirby, Sonny Biggoose, Kari Taylor, Mitch Harrell, Ashley Walters and Levi Carter opened the medley, “Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay” from “Made in the USA,” arranged by Mac Huff.

“Surfin’ Safari” boy’s quartet included Andrew Dowell, Billy Eberhard, Trevor Feathers and Josh Huisman.

Sixth grade dancers were Shealyn Golay, Laura Hampton, Jamie McGaughey and Jenni Weston.

“Johnny Angel” soloist was Kimberly Kirby and “Johnny” character was portrayed by Thomas Hendrickson. Sixth grader, Levi Carter, was the soloist on “Go Away Little Girl” and the little girl was Joleen Wilson.

“Leader of the Pack” soloist was fourth grader Megan Angelo with Lauren Luttrell, Amanda Golay, Trevor Feathers, Thomas Hendrickson, Les Mabry and Ben Wright also characters in the song. Bobbi Morrison portrayed granny in “Little Old Lady from Pasadena.”

Next was the song “Who Put the Bomp” arranged by Roger Emerson. Sixth grader Kayla Carter was soloist and fifth grade dancers were Sarah Killingsworth, Brooke Taylor, Chelsea Smith, Christa Rowland, Bobbi Morrison and Lilly Younge.

The closing number was “Everyday Heroes,” arranged by Greg Gilpin. Words to the song were written by Senator Orrin Hatch, State Senator from Utah. Girls’ Quintet included Tanisha Miller, Jessica Capehart, Jessica Free, Lauren Luttrell and Bailey Ringer.

Narrators for the program were Jessica James, Kristy Weston, Brooke Taylor, Lilly Younge, Drista Rowland, Chelsea Smith, Matthew Combest, Shannon Morrison, Tachena Winterhalter, Mellisa Delaney, Amanda Golay, Jennifer Hannon, Bailey Ringer, Sarah McGinty and Jennifer Duve.

Calvin English was in charge of sound and Clyde Otlpoby was light cordinator. Parent volunteer, Barbara Nowlin, worked the spotlight. Other assistants were Patty Rowe and Carol Matteson.

The 47-member chorus is directed by Nancy Taylor. The Unionnaires were recently featured in the World’s Largest Concert, a nationally televised concert, sponsored by Music Educator’s National Conference. The Union Music Web site is http://www.pcok.net.

Ponca City Teacher To Be Featured in Who’s Who

Sean Satterfield, speech-language pathologist for the Ponca City School System, will be profiled in the 2001 edition of Who’s Who in America, which will be available later this year.

Satterfield has worked in the Ponca City Public School System since 1993, working with a wide variety of age groups in the areas of articulation, language and fluency.

In addition to his dedication working with his students at Po-Hi and Washington Elementary, Satterfield also does contract work with the Opportunity Center, Shawn Manor Nursing Home and Heartland Home Health to help adults who need speech-language and dysphagia services.

Satterfield is married to Belinda, a fifth grade teacher at Liberty Elementary, and they have two children: Elizabeth, 11, and Christopher, 7.

He is a member of Northeast Baptist Church where he is active in the youth, choir, drama and serves as a deacon. Satterfield’s hobbies include writing poetry, spending time with family and playing sports.

Since 1899, A.N. Marquis printed the first edition of Who’s Who in America, it has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor — including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Today, Who’s Who in America remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world.

To nominate colleagues for a Marquis publication, visit the official web site at www.marquiswhoswho.com.

McCord Enrollment

Enroll now for prekindergarten (four-year-olds) and kindergarten classes for the fall year at McCord School, April 17-20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, social security card, and proof of residence.

Proficiency Testing

Ponca City Public Schools will administer the Oklahoma Proficiency Test May 9 and 10 at the Administration Building, 111 West Grand. Parents must write a letter to the district requesting that their child be given the proficiency test. The district must be notified by May 1. Mail letters to Dr. John Scroggins, 111 West grand, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. For questions, contact Weny Milligan at 767-8000, ext. 234.

Roth Selected

Heather Roth, 1997 Po-Hi graduate, has been selected to the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society at Oklahoma State University. Mortar Board is comprised of the top 40 seniors at the university. Their selection is based on scholarship, leadership and service. Miss Roth has also been awarded the Scholastic Classic Scholarship in the amount of $500 from the College of Arts and Sciences. She is the daughter of Jim and Marlene Roth.

Three Po-Hi Graduates Studying in Europe

Three 1997 Ponca City High School graduates are attending universities in Europe during their junior year of college.

Michael Newman, son of Bruce and Margie Newman, is attending the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. Michael is a junior from the University of Kansas, majoring in biology.

During his vacations, he has traveled to France, Switzerland, Austria, Moscow, India and Nepal. He also spent New years (Millennium Moment) in Red Square in Moscow.

David Metzger, son of Jim and Laura Metzger, is attending the University of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany. He is a junior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in management information systems and international business. His minor is German.

He will return to OSU in August as a senior on the President’s Distinguished List of Students.

Ryan Lanman is the son of Gary and Pam Lanman. He is attending Sunderland University, Sunderland, England. Ryan is a junior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in chemical engineering.

He will return to the United States in June to complete a summer internship with Schlumberger Oilfield Service. During his time abroad, he has traveled to Holland, Ireland, France, Scotland and Italy.

RELIGION

First Christian Chancel Choir Slates Event
Pioneer Bible Church Plans Installation Sunday
Rev. Chuck Heyer Retiring After 40 Years of Ministry
Local Churches Announce Plans for Holy Week Observance
Church Briefs
National Briefs

First Christian Chancel Choir Slates Event

The Chancel Choir of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), North Fifth Street at East Cleveland Avenue, will be presenting On The Resurrection of Christ during the 10:40 a.m. worship service Sunday.

Directed by Bob Moore, On The Resurrection of Christ was written by David Williams, with text on the Holy Scripture and writings of Alice Edwards.

Soloists for the program will include Carol Coats, Gary Stephens, Charles Thompson and Patti Ziegenhain. The organist for the choir is Kay Sahai.

On The Resurrection of Christ is divided into four parts, including Song of Rejection, The Entombment, The Resurrection and An Epiphany.

Choir members include Kathy Adams, Marilyn Andrews, Betty Blubaugh, Carol Coats, Wayne Coats, Marvin Clark, Sharon Cooper, Jan Dorsey, Bob Erner, Mary Lou Gregg, Gary Hughes, Loretta Leathers, Travis Megee, Bob Patterson, Sue Patterson, Beverly Poet, Cliff Poet, Maxine Schneider, Jan Schickram, Ramona Sheldon, Karen Sledge, June Smith, Bob Stephens, Gary Stephens, Rebecca Stephens, Marta Sullivan, Betty Thompson, Charles Thompson, Kathy Turner, Leona Ward and Patti Ziegenhain.

Pioneer Bible Church Plans Installation Sunday

The Pioneer Bible Church, 301 North Third, will install Luis Kruger as the assistant to the pastor, the Rev. Larry Harris, in the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday.

Luis and his wife, Christy, and their daughter, Faith arrived in Ponca City Jan. 29, and have been working with the youth ministry since then. In addition, Luis will work with the men’s ministry program, evangelism Sunday School and preach occasionally.

A native of Silver Spring, Md., he received an engineering degree from the University of Maryland. Shortly after graduation he decided to attend Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). At DTS he met his wife, who also graduated with a Master of Christian Education from DTS, and was married in Christy’s home town of Ponca City in May 1996. In the Spring of 1999, the Krugers had their first child and Luis graduated with a Master of Theology degree with an emphasis in pastoral leadership.

Pioneer Bible Church is an independent church, with a strong Bible-centered program for the entire family, offering Bible study, expository preaching and the equipping of the believer. Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Sunday school hour at 11 a.m.

AWANA Clubs for the boys and girls ages three through sixth grade are offered each Wednesday night.

Any further questions about the ministry of the Pioneer Bible School can be directed to Pastor Harris at 762-5669.

Rev. Chuck Heyer Retiring After 40 Years of Ministry

The congregation of First Christian Church of Ponca City will honor the Rev. Charles M. Heyer, Associate Minister, Sunday upon his retirement and to celebrate 40 years in the Christian ministry.

The recognition will occur in the 10:40 a.m. worship service Sunday, and will include a short program following a luncheon in Fellowship Hall after the service. At this time the Rev. Mr. Heyer will be recognized as a Minister Emeritis of the congregation. He has served First Christian Church for the past 14 years.

Special guests will include the Rev. Coy Parsley, Senior Associate Minister for the Christian Church of Oklahoma. Other guests will be the Rev. Mary Workman, former Associate Minister of the Ponca City congregation now residing in Tucson, Ariz., and Rev. and Mrs. Richard Ziglar, former classmates of Rev. Heyer.

Chuck and his wife, Terry, have been married for 25 years and have one son, Randy, a freshman at Ponca City High School. Terry Heyer is a Registered Nurse employed by Conoco Inc.

Born Sept. 16, 1929 in Houston, Texas, Heyer was raised by his father, grandmother and great aunt after two years of age. He graduated from Lamar High School, Houston, in 1949 and recalls that in 1948, with an Explorer Scout group, went to The Texas City disaster doing volunteer work to help clean up after a fatal explosion in the harbor where a ship containing ammonia nitrate blew up and there were numerous deaths and much devastation.

Heyer began his college career at the University of Houston in 1949, while working full time for Phillip Carey Manufacturing Company. In 1955-57 he as in the United States Army, a sergeant, Chaplain’s Assistant. Heyer continued his education with correspondence classes from the University of Wisconsin and University of Maryland while in the Army and then attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth from 1957-59, receiving his Bachelor of Arts, majoring in sociology.

From 1959-61 he attended Brite Divinity School/TCU attaining his Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Divinity Degrees and worked in the business office for the athletic department. During much of that time he was the youth counselor at University Christian Church in Fort Worth and from 1961-62 he served as youth minister for the Polytechnic Christian Church, Fort Worth.

Heyer was ordained into the ministry at Polytechnic April 26, 1962.

From 1962-66 he was associate minister at Creighton Christian Church in Phoenix, Ariz. In 1966 he became associate minister of Glen Oak Christian Church, Peoria, Ill., and during that time directed numerous International Affairs Seminars taking youth groups to New York and Washington, D.C. in an effort to increase their awareness of the workings of the government.

Chuck’s next stop was at Rosemont Christian Church, Dallas, Texas, as associate minister from 1974 to 1977 continuing his previous and similar responsibilities of Christian Education, youth ministry, calling and general other church responsibilities. He did post graduate work at the University of Texas-Dallas prior to going back to Illinois, in 1977 until 1985 at the First Christian Church of Moline, Ill.

Heyer came to First Christian Church in Ponca City in 1986 and directed the education program for the first seven years, and has since spent much of his time calling on the home-centered, hospitalized, nursing home and assisted living facilities.

From his first Illinois church, Chuck also became involved and very active in the Kiwanis Club, which he has continued at all of the other cities where he has ministered. In Ponca City he has been vice president and president of Kiwanis, an active salesman for the Community Concert, and also served on the priority setting committee for the Ponca City School Board in 1997. He has been actively involved in the life of his son, Randy, as supporter and assistant coach for grade school athletics and scouting. He has always been active also as a member of the Ministerial Alliance wherever located, serving in Ponca City as president and secretary-treasurer. While in Ponca City also, he has been Chairman of the District Three Board four years and a member of the Regional Board for the Christian Churches of Oklahoma.

Local Churches Announce Plans for Holy Week Observance

Schedules for Holy Week worship have been announced by several of Ponca City’s churches.

The Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, has announced the Worship Schedule for Holy Week at Grace Church, beginning Sunday, April 16, as follows: Sunday, April 16, Palm Sunday, two services of Holy Communion are scheduled at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., including distribution of palms. On Monday, April 17, Holy Eucharist is scheduled for 6 p.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. and two services on Wednesday — 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with Unction. The Thursday service, April 20, is scheduled for 7 p.m. with Holy Eucharist and 9 p.m. Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Prayer Vigil.

Good Friday services will be 12:15 p.m. for Stations of the Cross and 6 p.m. for Good Friday Liturgy and Holy Communion. Saturday at 5:30 p.m., a service of Holy Saturday Liturgy and Baptism.

Easter Sunday services are set for 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Fr. Armstrong said the Masses for Holy Week are scheduled so that sometime during the week the time of service will fit into everyone’s schedule.

The schedule for First Presbyterian Church, according to Dr. William E. Guilford, interim pastor, includes Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Three dramatic monologues will be given depicting the lives of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Pilot’s wife, and Judas, the Betrayer. These presentations will be given by Jacque Hollar, Gay Norris and Dr. Guilford.

Immediately following these presentations, a Special Anthem will be sung by the Chancel Choir, followed by Candlelight Communion.

Good Friday Service at First Presbyterian will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. To reinforce the powerful meaning of the day that Jesus died, the youth of First Presbyterian will be conducting the Good Friday service. Come and feel the darkness of that day and hear four monologues from people who played prominent roles in Jesus’ death and the day’s events. Hear passages from Luke and John as Jesus nears the end of His life on earth. Make preparation for the celebration of Easter by understanding the sobering thoughts of Good Friday. Please join the youth and members of First Presbyterian, in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m. sharp, as you experience music, scripture and monologue that sets the mood and tone of Good Friday.

Easter Service will be at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary with special presentations by the Chancel and Handbell Choirs with brass instruments. The public is invited.

St. Paul’s United Methodists will hold a Lenten Lunch at 11:45 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. On Maundy Thursday a Communion Service is scheduled for 7 p.m. and on Good Friday, Stations of the Cross will be observed at 7 p.m.

First Christian Church has scheduled the 24 Hour Prayer Vigil to start at 12 noon on Good Friday and conclude at noon the next day. Individuals and families are signing up for 30 minute time slots on the prayer wheel.

Folks at Community Christian will have many opportunities to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during the next week. Palm Sunday at 1:30 a.m., the children of the congregation will bear the palm branches as folks honor the arrival of the Lord in Jerusalem. The Youth Handbell choir will play during this service and afterwards there will be a children’s party and lunch for everyone. On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. will be a short Lenten prayer service, and on Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m., the church will remember the night when the Lord’s Supper began by sharing communion, songs, and prayer. On Good Friday at 7 p.m. a dramatic presentation of “Have You Seen My Son,” will take the congregation back to the hill where the Lord was crucified, directed by Ruslyn Hermanson.

On Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Community Christian will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and renewal of faith during the worship service. The children and a special ensemble will share their musical gifts at this celebration.

Woodlands Christian Church plans Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. with a dialogue “He Gave Thanks”, led by Lynda Fox and Terry Boring, Bob Case, Becky Balli, and John Merle. The Chancel Choir will be sharing “Behold Him in Dark Gethsemane” and “My lord, My Love, is Crucified”.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA, will continue its procession with the crucified and risen Lord with worship at 10 a.m. on Palm Sunday. At the beginning of Holy week, the passion Gospel sets forth the central mystery of the Christian faith, Christ emptied himself in death, so that we might know God’s mercy and love for all creation, Pastor Bruce Keck pointed out. Prince of Peace will share in the Lord’s Supper, as Jesus gives us food for our journey to the Cross with Him.

The church will celebrate Maundy Thursday with a Seder meal at 6:30 p.m. and on Good Friday will join together for worship at 7 p.m. to ponder the stations of the Cross with readings and prayers. On Easter Sunday two worship services will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. A Sunrise outdoor worship service at 7 p.m. and worship with communion at the 10 a.m. service. An Easter breakfast will be served between these two services at 8 a.m.

Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, will be celebrating Palm Sunday this week, followed by two special Holy Week services. Holy Thursday Communion Service will be at 6 p.m. with the pastor, Dr. Sheila Combs-Francis delivering the sermon, “A New Way of Life”. Friday evening will be the annual Good Friday Tenebrae Service (service of darkness).

Easter Sunday the sermon topic will be “When the Worst is Never the Last”. This year, the chancel choir will not present its Easter Cantata until the second Sunday of Easter, on April 30. Directed by Pat Purkey, the cantata is entitled, “Risen This Day”.

A special Sunday evening service on April 30 will be a Healing/Contemporary evening of worship, according to the pastor. All are welcome to attend all of these special services.

Church Briefs

“Come Let Us Reason Together”

The Hartford Church of Christ invites the public to share God’s Word with them every week — Sunday bible classes at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 pm. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels — nursery through adult. Watch the Search program Sunday 8 a.m. on TV Channel 5 or 8.

The Hartford Church of Christ will host the Area-wide Youth Rally on April 16. Some 120 to 150 teens from Kansas and Oklahoma are expected to attend.

The city-wide Bible Class meets Sunday, April 16 at 6 p.m. for a continuation of the in-depth study of Romans. This week study will be Romans 3:9-20 — “None righteous, no not one.” God’s wrath is to be poured out upon all ungodliness, and in this passage the Jewish scriptures show, beyond any doubt, they are under the same condemnation, and in need of the same gospel. Dear Lord, although our futures may appear unclear, we are guided by Your presence and we know that You will lead us to a brighter tomorrow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

New Mt. Olive Baptists

The New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk will be sponsoring a Fellowship Service this coming Sunday, April 16.

Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with morning worship scheduled for 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Irving Joseph Bobb, pastor, will be bringing the morning message.

The church extends an invitation to everyone who wishes to attend.

City-wide Bible Class

The City-wide Bible class held each Sunday evening in the facilities of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ (corner of Hartford and Joe) will resume at six o’clock this Sunday evening, it was reported today.

The regular meeting was interrupted last week due to a revival the congregation had previously scheduled. The in-depth study of Romans called “God’s Amazing Grace”, will cover chapter 3:9-20.

The class is offered at no cost and is open to everyone regardless of their religious background. Class materials and home study guides for the first nine lessons are also available for those who missed the previous classes. For more information call the church office at 765-3610.

Celebrate Anniversary

The New Life Baptist Church family will celebrate their Sixth Anniversary April 16 at 4 p.m., according to the Rev. James L. Williams, pastor. The church is located at 301 South Waverly.

Pastor Timothy Jackson and The Greater First Baptist Church of Bartlesville will be special guests for the occasion.

The Rev. Mr. Williams invites the community “to come worship with us as we celebrate six years of ‘Laboring together for Christ.’”

Evangelistic Meetings

Faith Tabernacle, 501 South Fifth, will hold a series of meetings, April 16 through April 18, with Evangelist Jeff Backer, it was announced this week.

A sought out speaker for almost twenty years, Jeff Backer encourages the believer to great things and brings forth the Word in power with signs and wonders following, according to a spokesperson for Faith Tabernacle.

He has been featured on Trinity Broadcasting network and Christian radio. Service times are as follows: 10 o’clock on Sunday morning, and 6 o’clock on Sunday evening. Monday and Tuesday the service will begin at 7 p.m.

During the adult services, the children will have a fun time of learning and fellowship with Capt. Andrea and Capt. Amy of Kid’s F.O.R.C.E. Using games, videos, music and puppets, Amy and Andrea make learning the Word of God a fun time for children.

The congregation extends an open invitation to the Ponca City community, to come and be blessed by the manifestation of God’s presence.

National Briefs

U.S. Muslims Protest NBC-TV’s Comedy Series on God

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Muslim organization has been the first religious group to publicly protest ‘‘God, the Devil and Bob,’’ a new animated comedy series on NBC-TV.

‘‘This kind of tasteless and trivial portrayal of God does a disservice to the millions of American television viewers who have deeply felt religious beliefs,’’ declared Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

The council is urging viewers to contact the network and affiliated stations and express concern about companies that buy ads on the show.

The series deals with a Detroit auto worker named Bob who meets God in a bar and discusses moral questions and whether mankind is worth saving.

Church Suit Calls City Zoning

Policy Unconstitutional

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — A local church is suing the city in federal court, alleging zoning rules discriminate against religious organizations and violate the Constitution.

Haven Shores Community Church wants to open a storefront worship center in a shopping center. Its lawsuit says the zoning board discriminated by ‘‘applying a vague ordinance’’ and prohibiting worship ‘‘in a location where similar, but non-religious, groups would be permitted to associate.’’

The city council supports existing zoning regulations, citing traffic and concern that customers might be reluctant to shop during worship times.

SPORTS

AAU Coach Charged With Paying Cagers
PC Netters Falter In Own Tourney

AAU Coach Charged With Paying Cagers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An AAU coach is charged with fraud for allegedly paying Oklahoma State’s Andre Williams and four other high school basketball players in a scheme that involved four of the nation’s top basketball schools, sports agents and Nike Corp.

The indictment accuses Myron Piggie of Kansas City, Mo., of defrauding UCLA, Duke, Missouri and OSU because the players lost their amateur status by accepting money while in high school.

Piggie was charged with paying them between April 4, 1996, and Oct. 7, 1999, and expecting to receive part of their professional salaries and endorsement income in return. He also is accused of conspiring with sports agents to determine the future professional value of the players.

The 11-count indictment was returned Wednesday and unsealed Thursday.

‘‘This is not about $50, a pair of shoes and a prom corsage,’’ U.S. Attorney Stephen Hill said. ‘‘This was significant money.’’

Piggie paid JaRon Rush of UCLA $17,000; Kareem Rush of Missouri $2,300; Corey Maggette of Duke $2,000; Williams of Oklahoma State $250; and Korleone Young $14,000, according to the indictment.

Young, from Wichita, Kan., did not play college basketball, going straight to the NBA draft. JaRon Rush and Kareem Rush are brothers who played at Kansas City’s Pembroke Hill High School.

Piggie also was accused of helping JaRon Rush lease a car on the condition that he not accept a basketball scholarship from Kansas.

He also was accused of contacting sports agents with the help of George Raveling, a Nike consultant and former coach at Iowa and Southern California. Raveling, who testified before the grand jury, was not charged.

One of the agents, Jerome Stanley of Los Angeles, made four payments of $50 each to JaRon Rush in a parking lot on the UCLA campus, the indictment alleged. Stanley also was not charged.

Hill took care to point out that Piggie was the only one charged and said the indictment should not be seen as an indication of widespread corruption in amateur sports.

The schools, their conferences and the NCAA were defrauded because they were denied the services of the players while they were suspended and because the players illegally obtained scholarships worth $99,127.80.

PC Netters Falter In Own Tourney

Ponca City Wildcat tennis coach Steve Larimer said he expected the eight-team Ponca City Invitational to be tough.

What he didn’t expect was a sixth-place finish by his netters.

Coach Brad Larimer’s Lady Wildcats were seventh in another tough field.

“I expected us to be in running,” Steve Larimer said, pointing out that the Cats had finished first and second in two previous tournaments. “We had our chances in places and didn’t take advantage of them.”

The race for the team title was every bid as tight as Larimer expected. Three teams — Broken Arrow, Enid and Putnam City North — tied for first place with 25 points each. There was also a two-way tie for fourth between Bartlesville and Edmond North with 16 points.

Ponca City was one point back with 15 while Edmond Memorial was seventh with 14 and Stillwater had 11.

“We were just one point out of fourth place and had three matches on the court at the end,” the boys’ coach said. “If any one of them had won, we could have had fourth.”

However, Bilal Agha defaulted out of the fifth-place match in the No.1 singles.

Both doubles teams lost in the semifinals and then lost close third-place matches. Tim Frick and Daniel Lee played the No. 1 doubles, Josh Pitts and Sterling Foy played in the No. 2 spot.

Trevor Viljoen, in the No. 2 singles, lost in the first round and had to settle for seventh.

“I think the kids tried hard,” Steve Larimer said. “But it didn’t look like they were into their matches.

Gina Smith, playing in the No. 2 singles of the girls’ division, paced the Lady Cats with a fifth-place finish.

Morgan Mongold and Marcie Wilkerson were sixth in the No. 2 doubles, Morgan Meister seventh in the No. 1 singles while Allison Hufnagel and Claire Winterrowd were eighth in the No. 1 doubles.

Enid won the girls’ title with 33 points, while Putnam City North had 25, Edmond North 20, Bartlesville 17, Broken Arrow 13, Ponca City 10 and Stillwater 9.

The Po-Hi netters face another tough field Monday as they host the Frontier Conference Tournament at the Wally Smith Tennis Center and the Ponca City Country Club.

“Several of the conference teams are going to do well at state,” Steve Larimer said. “Jenks will be in the running for the state title. I think Union is a sleeper, Broken Arrow will be tough in the doubles and Bartlesville will be tough in the singles.

“We are about fourth in overall strength,” the coach said. “But if we can cause some upsets, we can finish higher.”

Ponca City Results

Boys

No. 1 Singles

Bilal Agha lost to Geoff Pearman (B-ville), 6-7(3), 2-6; lost to Evan Price (EN) 1-6, 2-6; lost to Suniul Joshi (Still), 5-4, def.

No. 2 Singles

Trevor Viljoen lost to Barry Donaldson (B-ville); lost to Landon Coe (EN), 2-6, 3-6; def. B.J. Danner (BA), 6-3, 6-3

No. 1 Doubles

Frick-Lee def. Santos-Campbell (Enid); lost to Clower-Foland (BA), 1-6.2-6; lost to Johnson-Eastwood (EM), 4-6, 2-6

No.2 Doubles

Pitts-Foy def. Nuc kolls-Dawson (EN) 602, 6-2; lost to Jones-Barron (Enid) 3-6, 3-6; lost to Ives-Wilkins (PCN), 3-6. 1-6.

Girls

No. 1 Singles

Morgan Meister lost to Stephanie Johns (PCN) 0-6, 2-6; lost to Kassie Likes (EN) 4-6, 4-6; def. Emily Furman (Still), 6-4, 6-2

No. 2 Singles

Gina Smith lost to Lynn Gielis (EN) 3-6, 1-6; def. Kami Welker (PCN) 6-1, 7-6; def. Hidie Loyer (Still), 6-3, 6-2

No. 1 Doubles

Hufnagel-Winterrowd lost to Haynes-Mabbothlan (EN), 2-6, 0-6; lost to Kennedy-Martin (Still) 4-6, 6-3, 4-6; lost to Johnson-Lambert (B-ville), 2-6, 1-6

No. 2 Doubles

Mongoldf-Wilkinson lost to Snyder-Webster (Enid) 1-6, 2-6; def. Newlin-McKeever (Still) 6-4, 6-1; lost to Maranto-Whitehed (EN), 4-6, 2-6