From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, April
11, 1997
LOCAL
Nearly News
Vocal Music, Calligraphy Classes Offered During Arts Adventure
March for Jesus Campaign Begins
Tonkawa Methodists Begin Spring Revival on Sunday
Letters Say:
Fat Free Recipe Sampling Offered at Book Signing
Chamber News
ETB Praise Band Performs April 25
Area Oil and Gas Report
Annual National Volunteer Week Begins Sunday
A Review: 'Bountiful' Warm, Emotional
Asbury Church Going Native Sunday
District Court
Domestic Violence Phone-A-Thon May 1 Plans to Raise $15,000
Lions Collecting Unused Eyeglasses, Sunglasses at Area Churches Sunday
YMCA Sets Lifeguard Training Sessions
Ponca Tribal Meeting Set Saturday Morning
DEATHS
Erin Scott Logan
Funerals
Donna Rose Fath
Mennis M. Noblett
Services Pending
Christine L. Wright
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
WHO Fundraiser To Benefit Local Domestic Shelter
Bridal Shower Honors Couple
Little News
RELIGION
Russian General To Speak At NE Baptist Sunday P.M.
Local Guild of Organists to Host Elaine Chard in Concert Sunday
Albright UMC Hosting Bishop Here
Local Lutherans Attend District Convention of Missouri Synod
Sunset Baptists Set Revival Sunday
Church Briefs
EDUCATION
OoKeeHee Club To Present Annual Powwow on May 3 at Cultural Center
Briefly
Class Briefs
Downey Attends Briefing On Federal Vocational Education
SPORTS
Rehl Ousted From Lady Cat Post
Cat Golfers Show Signs of Life
PC Basketball Squads Honored
Sports Notes
Jr. High Golfers Win Triangular
Oops! NN was reminded the price for the Sertoma Club cinnamon rolls was omitted from the recent notice about the Annual Spring Cinnamon Roll Sale. The cost is $15 a dozen and advance orders are being taken through Wednesday, April 16 - call 765-0204 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. While they last, individual cinnamon rolls will be sold for $1.50 each. Mary Poskey, president of the organization, said the proceeds will benefit the American Heritage books for the public library and the Speech and Hearing poster contest.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Vocal music and calligraphy classes will be two of the featured classes at the Arts Adventure day camp this summer at the Marland Estate. The two-week workshop will be held July 21-Aug. 1 for sixth through 10 grade students. Also included in the curriculum is creative writing, dance, piano, strings, and visual arts. Enrollment deadline is April 19.
Teaching vocal music will be Darla Eshelman, assistant professor of music at Oklahoma Baptist University. She teaches elementary and secondary vocal music education classes, coordinates the music education department and conducts a junior high honor choir at Shawnee. Eshelman previously taught elementary and secondary choral and general music for public schools in Arizona.
In addition to her university responsibilities, Darla serves as vocalist and pianist and directs the Young Musicians Choir at the First Baptist Church, Tecumseh.
She holds a BME degree from Grand Canyon University, a MME degree in choral music from Arizona State University and the PhD in music education from the University of Oklahoma. She received her Kodaly Certification from the University of Oklahoma, and Level I ORFF Certification from the University of Arizona.
Dr. Eshelman is a member of ACDA, OCDA, MENC, OMEA, OAKE, OKE, AOSA and the Oklahoma ORFF Chapter. She is also a collegiate division advisor for OMEA and secretary for the Oklahoma Kodaly Educators.
Darla is active as a guest clinician, speaker, and conductor for elementary and junior high choral groups, public school music teachers, and for various regional, state, national, and international music education conferences and workshops. She has also had articles published in several music journals and her choral music for elementary and junior high levels is currently in the process of publication with Shawnee Press.
Former Ponca City resident, Kelly Cline, professional calligrapher will return to Ponca City for a repeat performance to teach Art Adventure students calligraphy techniques during the two-week day camp.
Cline received her BFA from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., in 1983 and has worked as a calligrapher for 13 years. Her framed matted pieces, a unique blend of calligraphy and art, are marketed in four states, plus she attends craft shows and art fairs across the country.
In addition, she does custom work certificates, invitations and signs. Currently she works in her studio in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is a member of the Arizona Society of Calligraphers.
As a past member of the board of Arts Adventure, Kelly also taught calligraphy in various schools and volunteer programs in Ponca City.
"The program is one of the best kept secrets in Ponca City," says Kelly. "The children that attend will absolutely have one of the best experiences by learning through fun and with some fabulous artists. I was taught calligraphy at the age of 14 by a high school teacher and I hope to teach children that it isn't too soon to plan a career in the arts.
"Ponca City is very fortunate to have this program and I encourage every family to consider this a great activity for their children this summer."
Ponca City area youth interested in the two-week workshop sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council may enroll by calling Pam Griffith at 762-1772 or Barbara Younger 762-3695.
Enrollment fee for the two-week Arts Adventure day camp is $125 per student and some scholarships are available for students who may have difficulty paying the full registration. A skills day will be held April 26 at the Ponca City High School to determine the class level where each student will be placed.
Why do Ponca Citians March for Jesus?
There are four reasons - they march simply because Jesus is worthy of praise. Only Jesus could be worthy of such an extravagant worldwide offering of praise.
Second, they march because they are one. In each city there are many congregations, but one church. The Ponca City March will allow the Church of Ponca City to assemble together. It is also an opportunity to join with the family of believers worldwide in praise and prayer.
Third, they march to get the good news out beyond the church walls. The church is people, not buildings. It lets Christians demonstrate the love of Jesus to others.
Fourth and last, they march because they believe that prayer changes things. Our cities face problems and difficulties. The solutions are not easy, but prayer is the central key. The March for Jesus is a prayer event. It is done before God as an earnest plea for His intervention into the affairs of Ponca City and the Nation.
On April 12, April 26, May 3 and May 10, Ponca City March for Jesus leaders will be having training sessions at the First Church of God, West Grand and Peachtree, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Also on April 14, and May 5, there will be informational meetings at the First Church of God from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Then on May 17, the excitement comes to life at the First Church of God as marchers gather at 9 a.m. The March for Jesus is scheduled to start at 10 a.m., marching to the Fifth Street Park. Once at the Park, the marchers will begin the Prayer Rally and Fellowship.
For individuals who cannot or do not want to march, there will be a trailer to ride on or they can meet the marchers at the park.
Listen to KLVV 88.7 or stop in the Masters Touch Christian Bookstore for more information.
TONKAWA - The Rev. David Thomas, minister at United Methodist Church in Bartlesville, will be evangelist when Tonkawa United Methodists hold a Spring Revival beginning Sunday, and continuing through Tuesday, each evening at 7 o'clock.
The Rev. Mr. Thomas is a graduate of Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma City University and Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He received his Divinity Degree from Oklahoma City University.
While a sophomore in high school, the Rev. Mr. Thomas was licensed to preach, served as Youth Director and Pastor's Assistant of Sheridan UMC, and organized and pastored St. John's Methodist Church in Tulsa while a senior in high school. He held the position of Student Pastor at St. Mark's Mission Church in Oklahoma City, Jones Methodist Church and Elmore City Methodist Church while attending college.
During his pastorate at Aldergate Methodist Church in 1963-1970 the church grew from a membership of 130 to 900 members. The Rev. Mr. Thomas was pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist in Shawnee for nine years and District Superintendent of the Stillwater District form 1970 to 1983, and North Oklahoma City District from 1991 to 1993. He became Senior Pastor at the Bartlesville church in 1993.
He has had various positions on Conference Boards and Agencies, including serving as delegate to the World Methodist Congress in Nairobi, Kenya in 1986. He received the Denman Evangelism Award from the Oklahoma Conference in 1990 and has led Preaching Missions in churches across the conference for years.
He and his wife, Patty Ann have two married children, Charles David Thomas of Tulsa and Penny Ann Stockman of Wichita, also three grandchildren.
The community is invited to come and share in these revival services.
Editor, The News,
Last week someone came into our yard and stole a cement brown and black bear holding a fishing pole, off our front porch.
The bear had been special to me from the time it was given to me several years ago. It had been even more special the last few years since the one who gave it to me is now deceased.
I know it's too much to hope that the person that took it might return it; but if not, I hope that each time they look at that bear they will remember where they got it, just like I remembered where I got it each time I looked at it.
Judie Dugan
Editor, The News,
Is it just me or do any of the rest of the shoppers in Ponca City have a problem with stores overcharging on posted sales items, ringing of an item twice, not putting the items you purchased in your sack?
The last few shopping trips I've made, all, or some of these problems have occurred. I do more "second stop" shopping than ever before. I hate thinking all my errands are done, just to find out I have to return to the same places to get a refund or some of my merchandise.
I've now begun to be a very close observer of what I'm being charged and if I've been given everything.
I can't imagine what this problem must cost the consumer who doesn't.
"Heads Up" shoppers.
Joyce Taylor
Editor, The News,
I do not understand our recent vote on the "Cultural Center." It was my understanding that the City of Ponca City did not have the funds to bring the "Cultural Center" into compliance with federal regulations concerning access by the handicapped. Also we did not have the funds to continue to maintain the building and grounds. The vote by the citizens to keep the "Cultural Center" did not provide funds to do so. I wonder if I bought a house for $300,000 and couldn't afford to make the payment, could I just notify the lender that my family had taken a vote and we decided to keep the house?
We seem to have overlooked the fact that this home was under private ownership for 50 years before the city bought it, and at no time did it leave town nor did we "loose it." If someone purchased this house for $300,000, I have no doubt they would take good care of it.
It would eliminate costs to the city that they say they don't have, and put the house back on the tax roles generating revenue. A group out there saying they want to save the "Cultural Center" because they have a heart. I have no doubt they have a heart, but let me point out that remodeling and maintenance require cash. Not to be critical but just to state a fact, the "city" does not have a very good record when it comes to managing city-owned properties. The "Hutchins Memorial," the "Marland Mansion" and the "Cultural Center," to name a few.
Ponca City needs a reality check. There is a difference between necessities and niceties. The city's first priorities should be Police and Fire Protection, schools and roads. Only after these responsibilities are met should extra tax proposals be looked at.
I voted for the 1/2 cent city tax earmarked for roads because roads were not addressed in the other 5 percent city tax. They should have been, but they were not. I am reminded of a story about a young couple with a small child who went out on the town on a Friday night, got drunk and spent all of their money. The next morning they drove to their parents' house to borrow money for milk for the baby.
Well, the parents gave the money for milk, but what do you think they would have said if they asked for the money for the previous night's drunk?
We need to get our priorities straight. The city is getting 5 1/2 percent of every dollar spent in every business within the city limits of Ponca City and another 2 percent goes to the state. That's a lot of money and I don't think we taxpayers know where it's going.
Jerry R. Marlar
Fat free recipe sampling will be an added feature at the book signing by Doris Cross at Brace Books and More, Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The samples will be from the 200 low/no fat recipes in Cross' new recipe book "Doris' Fat-Free Homestyle Cooking." The new book contains only delicious, guilt-free dishes.
When Cross self-published her first two books, they became instant regional bestsellers. Prima's editions went on to national cookbook fame, joining the ranks of the most successful low fat cookbooks.
With this, her third cookbook, Doris demonstrates her growing mastery of the field of no/low fat cooking. Here she further proves that eating low fat food doesn't have to mean sacrificing taste, regaling us with even tastier culinary suggestions that somehow mange to seduce our taste buds while skimping on those wretched calories.
Doris does that by offering mouth watering, down-home recipes like, chicken pot pie, onion rings, twice-baked potatoes, peanut butter pie, chocolate cake with cream cheese swirl and cappuccino cheesecake.
Cross enjoys a large and devoted following. A woman with a common touch, she inspires others with her 100-pound weight loss and the down-home nature of her recipes. Her many fans will enthusiastically add this newest and best title to their Doris Cross collection.
Doris, who calls Stillwater her home, is author of the bestselling cookbooks "Fat Free and Ultra Low fat Recipes" and "Fat Free 2." She owns a diet center, conducts health seminars for hospitals and is a popular regional speaker as well.
Leadership Ponca City
The Leadership Ponca City Class met Wednesday for their ninth session. Keni Ray served as day-chair for this session and the day's focus was the education system in Ponca City.
Activities began at Pioneer Technology Center with a presentation given by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Janet Cox. School-to-work coordinator Linda Thompson also met with the group during their visit.
Northern Oklahoma College President Dr. Joe Kinzer spoke briefly about upcoming events scheduled at NOC. He also told the class about the importance of the college in the continued growth of Ponca City.
Ponca City School Superintendent Bill White and the class then traveled to the new Lincoln School site, located at the corner of West Grand Avenue and Waverly Street. Dr. White updated the class members on the construction of the new facility. The class then traveled to Po-Hi and reviewed new construction progress on that facility as well.
Po-Hi Principal Dr. Don Sjoberg then joined the group and spoke about the ranking of Po-Hi students as compared to other schools that are classified as the same size within the state of Oklahoma. He credited the higher rankings to the dedication of the teachers and the outstanding curriculum they follow in their teachings. The class then divided into groups and spent some time in the classrooms observing the teachers and students in their daily routines. Lunch was served in the Po-Hi cafeteria.
Following lunch, the class traveled to Ponca City Schools ' Central Administration office for a look into the curriculum plans for the 21st century. Linda Powers spoke to the group about future curriculum development plans for Ponca City Schools.
Students from Carolyn Berry's service learning class made a presentation to the group. They shared what services they offer to the community, and what the purpose of service learning means to them.
In addition, First Lutheran School Principal Paul Schatte and Steve Connelly with St. Mary's School gave a presentation to the group about their parochial schools. Both discussed programs and services they offer as an alternative to public education.
The last presenter for the day was Robin Richardson, president of the Ponca City Public School Foundation, who gave the class an overview of the purpose of the Foundation. Richardson discussed the financial status of the Foundation and explained the ways they assist the public schools.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, 11 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - Oklahoma Ranch Supply, 900 East Prospect, Suite 700.
The E.T.B. (Everything That Breathes) Praise Band will be playing at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in a free concert for Christians of all ages.
The E.T.B. Praise Band is a group of musicians whose members hail from several local churches. The basic group organized about a year and a half ago with a goal in mind of providing praise and worship music to the Christian community in the Ponca City area.
Since its birth as a band the group has added several new members, bringing the total in the group to 12. As a music group they specialize in contemporary Christian music with a wide appeal to Christians of all ages. Their music skills range from popular artists such as Rick Joyner, David Ruis, Vineyard Ministries to original compositions by Jeremiah Henshaw, band leader for the local group.
ETB's wide range of music allows the group to bring to the local Christian community a strong presentation, grounded in the current worldwide revival wave of God's Holy Spirit, according to Henshaw.
Band Leader Henshaw said, "When God's Spirit rests on a community of Christians in music like it is presently doing around the world, those Christians, regardless of their age, will suddenly find themselves reaching out in love to their neighbors and friends as they never have before. That's the goal of E.T.B. - to have a small part in bringing to the church community this freshness of God's Spirit."
E.T.B.'s presentation on April 25 is not a concert in the normal sense, but rather a unique opportunity for all Christians to join together in songs of praise and worship. This evening of singing and worship at Hutchins Auditorium is being sponsored by KLVV 88.7 FM Christian Radio in cooperation with several of the local churches, including Believer's Fellowship, Foursquare Gospel, Wesleyan Church, Grace Tabernacle of Praise, Christ Church and others. Blaine Herron, Pastor of the Foursquare Church, said, "I believe that this will be used as an instrument of God to bring revival and unity to our City and churches."
Ponca Citians are urged to mark their calendars now and not miss this opportunity to be part of one of the greatest worship events to happen in Ponca City this year - the E.T.B. Praise Band April 25 at 7:30 p.m., Henshaw stressed. All seats will be free. For further information, contact KLVV Christian Radio at 767-1400.
Drilling has gotten under way at the No. 1-32 Silver, a wildcat well in Kay County, about six miles west-northwest of Braman.
The well carries permit for 4,800 feet of hole making.
EXOK Inc. is the operator.
Section 32 - township 29n - range 2w-sw-ne.
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Resources Operating Co. has started making holes for the Nos.15 and 16 Northwest Perry Vertz Sand Unit, about 1.7 miles northwest of Perry in Noble County's Perry Field.
The wells carry permits for 2,050 feet of hole making.
Section 6 - township 21n - range 1w-sw-se.
Section 7 - township 21n - range 1w-nw-ne.
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Baron Exploration Co. has revealed plans to drill a 3,400-ft. developmental well in Noble County's North Lucien Field, 2.4 miles south of Lucien. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 1-6 Buckwheat.
Section 6 - township 20n - range 2w-se-nw.
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Hugoton Energy Corp. is preparing to conduct two recompletions for extended production in the Southeast Whiterock Field, Noble County.
The No. 5 and 6 Rudman are 4.3 and 4.8 miles south-southeast of Billings, respectively.
Hugoton will be seeking new pay at depths of 2,995 and 3,000 feet, respectively.
Section 21 - township 23n - range 22w-ne-ne and sw-ne, respectively.
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A new wildcat has been brought on line in Osage County, with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. as the operator.
Located three miles northeast of Foraker, the well is designated as the No. 1 Chevron "C."
It pumped three barrels of oil per day from the Mississippian Lime. The well bottomed at 2,995 feet.
Section 14 - township 28 - range 7-nw-nw.
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Stephen G. Huff has posted first production data for the No. 56 Huff, a newly completed gas well in Osage County's Barnsdall Field.
It bottomed at 2,044 feet. The well flowed 283,000 CF per day from the Mississippian Lime.
Location is about one-eighth of a mile east of Barnsdall.
Section 17 - township 24 - range 11-c-nw.
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At a location 3.8 miles northeast of Boulangerville, Zinke and Trumbo has finaled a new oil producer in Osage County's Domes Pond Creek Field.
The well is designated as the No. 4 Zinke and Trumbo, pumping oil at the rate of seven barrels per day from the Mississippi Chat.
The well bottomed at 1,810 feet.
Section 19 - township 29 - range 11-ne-ne.
NEWKIRK - With a theme of "Volunteers: Real People, Real Connections," the National Resource Conservation Service's 24th annual National Volunteer Week will be celebrated Sunday through Saturday here, according to NRCS soil conservationist Cindy Ward.
Ward said the service will celebrate the week by recognizing NRCS Earth Team volunteers.
"We have three volunteers currently working for our office," providing valuable service in educating students about conserving natural resources and teaching others about soils, she said.
Earth team volunteers donated 13,400 hours last year in NRCS offices across the state.
"We have a growing volunteer effort in the state and Earth Team members are providing a variety of services to Oklahoma land users," Ward said. Earth Team members gain work experience, earning college credit in some cases.
Those wanting information about the Earth Team can call the Kay County Conservation District office at 405-362-2438 or 405-362-3362.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
"The Trip to Bountiful" a warm, emotional, close-to-home story for many, opens tonight at the Poncan Theatre.
The Ponca Playhouse production is directed by Patti Harsha Arnold. Take plenty of tissue for your eyes - the Playhouse performers and the story will drag a myriad of emotions out of the hardest cynic - but still leave the heart believing in a better tomorrow at the final scene.
Jo Ann Muchmore, presents one of her finest performances for the Playhouse as the widowed Mrs. Carrie Watts, who has lost her strength and dignity living under the selfish demands of daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae (Toma Burgess), and "wishy-washy" son, Ludie (Shane Green), in a tiny house in Houston.
My favorite scene, portraying the real person inside the character of Carrie Watts, was Jo Ann's masterful performance on the bus to Bountiful with Thelma. Carrie's past, her dreams, her philosophies, are rolled-out in a magnificent portrayal by Muchmore during that ride and gave true insight to the person Carrie really is.
Jo Ann's performance at the Harrison Bus Station screaming "I want to go home - I want to go home," also left every viewer at the dress rehearsal squirming in his seat.
Toma Burgess glittered, glowed and strutted in Mae West fashion as the self-centered daughter-in-law, who is totally obsessed with the latest 1930-40s styles, hair, Coca-Cola, gossip, and Carrie's pension check. A great and realistic performance by Toma.
Shane Green, who plays son, Ludie, with great understanding of his position as a hen-pecked, hard-working husband and weak-willed son, also performed an superb portrayal. A spark of tenderness and back-bone makes him more understandable and acceptable in the end.
Quite unusual for Ponca Playhouse productions this play has three fast-paced acts and two intermissions. Three sets, also quite rare for the Playhouse are, as always, very functional and without flaw. Each one, leaves the viewer in a comfortable state, not guessing about the place, time or intent of an actor's movements. The final set was truly extraordinary, especially the lighting. Larri Halbrook, Don Jorgensen, Marlys Cervantes, and Vicki Dailey are to be applauded. Thanks to Cheryl Mauk, the sound of squalling tires, bus station announcements, and the red bird's songs were equally real.
Other bit characters in the bus stations, Thelma (Kate Emig), ticket takers, (Don Jorgensen and Marta Maril) and Harrison Bus Station Manager (Jim Halbrook) and the tenderhearted sheriff (Pete Shields) all play their roles to make the scenes and plot believable and enjoyable. The children added a touch of reality.
I particularly enjoyed the clothes and especially the hats of that era and commend Marta Maril and Nancy Abbuhl for authenticity in every detail. It was great fun looking at the various styles in the bus station scene. Jessie Mae's polka-dot dress and red had brought back memories of my mother.
Another enjoyable touch was the wonderful old hymn "Softly and Tenderly," the oldie goldies "Sentimental Journey," and Frank Sinatra's "Its No Good Unless You Love Me - All the Way."
The production opens tonight at 8 p.m. at the Poncan and will play April 12, 18 and 19. A matinee will be presented April 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 765-5360.
I highly recommend "A Trip To Bountiful," for all family members. Younger children may not understand the content, but will enjoy the fast-paced movement, music and sound effects.
Thanks again Ponca Playhouse and all those volunteers for a wonderful production, and thanks to the sponsors, Commercial Federal Bank.
The Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty, is going native Sunday - Native American, that is.
While the pastor, the Rev. Buddy Bolin, takes a back seat, literally, his wife Linda will occupy the pulpit for the 10:45 a.m. service. This is Native American Awareness Sunday at Asbury, and the sanctuary will be decorated accordingly.
The speaker, a full-blood Cherokee Indian, will be attired in native dress as she discusses the needs of the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference of the United Methodist Church.
The churches in that conference have an average total attendance of about 2,000 members. The White Eagle UMC is the nearest of these churches to Ponca City.
All interested persons are invited to hear Mrs. Bolin, who is a Native American storyteller and a former cast member with the Up With People program. She is following in the tradition of her father in keeping Indian stories and legends alive.
For nearly two years she has been "Keeper of the Fire" host on Cable TV at Enid. On this program she reintroduces some aspects of different tribal cultures and discusses needs and issues faced by today's American Indian society.
Ponca City
Divorces Filed
Rayna L. Salsberry vs. Paul N.G. Salsberry.
Barbara J. Ennis vs. Lloyd E. Ennis.
Carlotta R. Hoskins vs. Cecil W. Hoskins.
Wilma M. LaBlue vs. Norvel C. LaBlue.
Divorces Granted
Marnida Eaton vs. Walter Harry Eaton II.
Norma J. Leon vs. Dina Wayne Leon; plaintiff restored to former name Norma J. Adams.
Dawnette L. Barr vs. Gene R. Barr; plaintiff restored to former name Dawnette Lynn Stephenson.
Billie Ruth Griffith vs. Eddie B. Griffith.
Lisa Cummings vs. David Scott Cummings.
Richard Duane Lockhart vs. Glenda Sue Lockhart.
Terri Lin Wilson vs. Alvin Doyle Wilson.
Tamara D. Epperson vs. Byron Dean Epperson; plaintiff restored to former name Tamara Danette Sharp.
Kristi Ann Suttles vs. Mark Alan Suttles.
Civil Proceedings
Credit Bureau Services Association vs. Enrique Avila and Irma Avila; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,116.61.
Credit Bureau Services Association vs. Vincent S. and Tonda D. Anderson; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,486.23.
Wanda Hutcherson vs. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Susan Dressen, et al. vs. Tiffany Diane Ringo and Donald Pemberton; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Commercial Federal Mortgage Corp. vs. Michael L. Pappan and Connie M. Pappan; plaintiff seeking judgment for $44,722.09.
Blackwell
Divorces Filed
David D. Jacobs vs. Patricia L. Jacobs.
Angela D. Varner vs. Steven P. Varner.
Rebecca Anette Rowe vs. Harrison Dewayne Rowe, Jr.
Divorces Granted
Duaine Seacat vs. Glenna Rae Seacat.
Marnida Eaton vs. Walter Harry Eaton II.
Civil Proceedings
Steven R. Herren vs. Dr. Peter C. Flett; plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,000.
Central National Bank & Trust Company of Enid vs. Steven Thomas Webb and Terry E. Webb; plaintiff seeking judgment for $35,674.52.
Greenwood Trust Co. vs. Jimmy L. Beck; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,177.43.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Michael Ray Kelly, 23, and Rhonda Lynn McChristy, 36, both of Ponca City.
Gregory Lynn Armstrong, 24, and Kandy Kay McClarnon, 23, both of Blackwell.
Mark Ivan Godberson, 20, and Kylie DeAnn Hines, 19, both of Ponca City.
Criminal Proceedings
Trial Ordered - Zane Thomas Cavanaugh, 32, charged with robbery by force and two counts of unauthorized use of motor vehicle after former felony conviction. He is accused of the alleged Oct. 16 attack and robbery of a Ponca City man and of stealing two separate pickup trucks owned by other Ponca City men. If convicted, he faces a sentence of 10 years to life and a fine. Judge Galbraith ordered a 1 p.m. May 1 formal arraignment for the case.
Hearing Set - Donald Ray Williams, aka Donald Ray Chambray, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in connection with a March 30 incident in Ponca City. Judge Galbraith scheduled a 1:30 p.m. April 30 attorney status review for the case. The defendant faces a sentence of one to five years and a fine of $500 to $5,000 if convicted.
Last year over 650 women and children received assistance from the Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma. With crimes, such as sexual assault on the rise, the number of victims the Domestic Violence Program serves will continue to increase.
You have an opportunity to help the victims of domestic violence in the Kay County area. On May 1 from 6 to 9 p.m., volunteers for the 11th Annual Domestic Violence Phone-a-thon will be calling to ask for your support for this important organization. This year's goal is $15,000. All funds collected will be used to purchase medication and supplies for victims of domestic violence.
The Domestic Violence Shelter has received a tremendous amount of support from the community over the past year. With the completion of the new Shelter, women and children who suffer from domestic violence now have a safe and secure place to go where they can find help.
Unfortunately, without local support, costs to assist victims of domestic violence cannot be met by current state and local funding. This is everyone's opportunity to see that this program continues to offer the life-saving service it provides to Kay County residents.
Support the Domestic Violence Program by making a pledge when a Phone-a-Thon volunteer calls on May 1. If you would like to make a pre-donation, please call 76A-BUSE.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Area citizens are reminded that the Noon Lions Club will be collecting old, unwanted prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, (and cases) at local churches Sunday and April 20. Specially marked bags stating "Recycle for Sight" will be placed in church vestibules and lobbies for the collection.
The drive for the still-useful glasses and sunglasses is a part of a unique recycling program by Lions' Clubs throughout the United States and Canada. The glasses will be refurbished and distributed to the poor in developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible. Most of the glasses from our area go into Mexico.
"We need everyone to donate their old glasses," said Bill Bray, a member of the Rookie Lion Committee who is making this a special project of Noon Lion newcomers. "In most developing countries, an eye exam can cost as much as one month's wages and a single eye doctor may serve a community of hundreds of thousands of people."
The glasses will be taken to the Lions' regional eyeglass recycling center, where they will be cleaned, categorized by prescription and prepared for distribution by Lions and the Christian Optometrist Association in Mexico and other poverty ridden areas.
According to the World Health Organization, the eyesight of approximately one-fourth of the world's population can be improved through the use of corrective lenses.
"By taking the time to dig through drawers and closets for those old unusable eyeglasses to donate, you will help improve the life of someone in need where eye care is either unaffordable or inaccessible. And for many, poor eyesight that is left uncorrected can lead to unemployment for adults and a child's inability to attend school," said Patsy Bray, committee member.
In addition to churches, "Recycle for Sight" containers are currently available at all financial institutions, the American Red Cross office, and Ponca City Public Library. Other containers will also be available, beginning April 19, at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Buy for Less, United Supermarket and Miller Market.
The YMCA is currently enrolling students for Lifeguard Training. Anyone wishing to enroll must be at least 16 years of age and have current CPR and First Aid Certification.
The training course includes 28 hours of classroom and pool instruction (over two weekends - May 2, 3, 4, 16 and 17) and will lead to YMCA Lifeguarding Certification. The cost of the course will be $55.
The review class will be held April 25 and 26 and is for those students who have current lifeguard certificates that will expire shortly. This course is 14 hours and will cost $25. For further information call the YMCA at 765-5147.
A Ponca Tribal meeting has been called for 9 a.m. Saturday, according to Velma Jones, tribal member.
The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Tribal Affairs Building at White Eagle. Breakfast will be served.
Mrs. Jones said that the Ponca council is invited to attend the meeting.
DEATHS
ENID - Erin Scott Logan, Northern Oklahoma College student, died as the result of an automobile accident, near Stillwater, Tuesday morning, April 8, 1997. He was 22.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Enid with the Rev. Kenneth Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladasau-Evans Funeral Home, Enid. The casket will be open until service time.
Erin Scott Logan was born Oct. 17, 1974, in Enid, the son of A.W. "Ace" and Lila (Hoeltzel) Logan. He attended Enid Public Schools, graduating in 1992. He played Plainsman basketball and American Legion baseball. Logan was also a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and had attended Central State University, and Northwestern University. He was currently attending Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa and employed at the Ranch House in Ponca City.
Survivors include his mother, Lila Logan of Lahoma; his father and step-mother, Ace and Shirley Logan of Cushing; one sister, Lisa Roussell of Ellicott City, Md.; two half-brothers, Allen English of Houston, Texas and Larry Wehrle of Arkansas City; three half-sisters, Kristi Barham and Misti Wareham, both of Dallas, Texas and Desiree Maus of Aviano, Italy; two step-sisters, Debra Robison and Robin Walls, both of Cushing; one step-brother, Brian Spurrier of Baton Rouge, La.; a maternal grandmother, Sadie A. Hoeltzel of Hillsdale; a paternal grandmother, Mae L. Logan of Norman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Logan's name to the Youth Fund at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, c/o Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home, P.O. Box 3501, Enid, OK 73701.
Saturday
Donna Rose Fath - Funeral at 10 a.m. at the Tonkawa United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.
Mennis M. Noblett - Funeral to be held at 10 a.m. at the Bixby Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will be in the Bixby (Okla.) Cemetery.
Christine L. Wright, Ponca City resident, died early this morning, April
11, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 78. Arrangements
are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
NEWS BRIEFS
No Delayed Entry - David G. Metzger has received a Regent's Scholarship to Oklahoma State University and will not be joining the army through the Delayed Entry Program, as was previously announced by the army in Thursday's News. The army apparently released the information about Metzger's enlistment before learning about the scholarship, which invalidated the enlistment. Metzger is the son of Laura and James Metzger of Ponca City. The News regrets any confusion that may have resulted from the announcement.
Conoco Retirees - The Conoco Retirees Association will meet Monday at 10 a.m. at the Pioneer Technology Center. Randy Skinner from Conoco's Human Resources will present the program. He will be joined by representatives from Aetna and the prescription drug service companies. The program will cover Conoco's medical coverage, including the recently implemented Managed Care programs. Questions will be answered on the "Open Choice" network and prescription programs.
Plummer Family Coming - Branson's famous Plummer Family Country Music Show will perform at the Hutchins Auditorium on April 18, sponsored by Ponca City Noon Lions Club. Profits from this annual event will assist the Club in continuing to provide new eye glasses to needy citizens. Telephone solicitation begins this week for the sale of tickets. For more information about the tickets or the show, call 765-5676.
Round-up Club to Meet - The Marland Round-up Club will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the John Pulliam home, rural Marland.
Burglary - Construction tools were reportedly stolen at North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue, according to a report taken by a Ponca City police officer at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue at 11:05 a.m. Thursday.
Arrested - A 21-year-old man was arrested at South Oak Street and West Otoe Avenue at 2:50 p.m. on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Warrant Served - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 24-year-old man in the 300 block of West Cleveland Avenue at 3:44 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Taken From Court - A 36-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were taken into custody from municipal court at 4:15 p.m. Thursday on city warrants for failure to appear.
Theft - An employee of First Street Liquor, 718 South First Street, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:19 p.m. Thursday to report a man wearing a black jacket took beer and ran towards Second Street. An officer responded and took a report.
Collision - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol received notice of an accident 4.5 miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177 at 1:16 a.m. Friday, according to Ponca City telecommunication officers. No injuries were reported.
Under the Influence - A 23-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 2800 block of North Fourteenth Street at 2 a.m. Friday for driving under the influence and transporting an open container. A 21-year-old woman was also arrested for public intoxication.
Destruction of Property - A resident in the 900 block of South Fourth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 3:36 a.m. Friday that a subject broke a window of the house. Two officers responded and took a report of destruction of private property.
Hit and Run - A Ponca City police officer collected evidence and took a report of a hit and run accident which occurred in the 500 block of North Eighth Street at 5:07 a.m. Friday.
Accident - Ponca City telecommunication officers advised the Oklahoma Highway Patrol of a one vehicle accident five miles west of Shidler on Oklahoma 11 at 5:14 a.m. Friday. No injuries were reported.
Spring Clean Up - The annual spring Clean Up for Ponca City residents will continue through Saturday. For more information, contact Solid Waste Superintendent Ken Wilson at 767-0411.
Signs - Sale signs, such as those advertising garage sales and yard sales, may not be placed on public utility poles, property other than the owners, or on public rights-of-way. Additionally, signs should be removed at the end of the sale. Furthermore, garage sale permits are required. For more information, call 767-0334.
Tree Trimming - Next week, Asplundh crews will be trimming trees
one mile west of Waverly Street, on Highland Avenue, and on Pecan Road,
from Donner Avenue to Copperfield Avenue. Asplundh is the professional tree
trimming company contracted by city of Ponca City to trim trees from power
lines. The effort is an ongoing preventive maintenance measure.
LIFESTYLES
Sponsored by Women Helping Others (WHO), BeautiControls Full Image Consultants, Knauss, McClung and Stevens Units held a fundraiser at the April Unit meeting in honor of the late Dorothy Deboard, who had been a consultant.
The proceeds will go to the WHO foundation to help others through the Ponca City local community service, organizations dedicated to the concerns of women and children, and the education of individuals about health and education issues. The 1997 project for the Ponca City WHO Foundation is support of the local Domestic Violence shelter.
The April project prize was dinner for two at the Windjammer and May's fundraising project will be May baskets. During the April meeting Lori White, Beauticontrol consultant, sang "Arms of Love" as a memorial for Ms. Deboard.
Ms. White has performed locally for the dedication of the Laura Valentine Domestic Violence shelter and was recognized by the U. S. Attorney's office and Mrs. Cathy Keating, wife of Gov. Frank Keating, at a performance at the Oklahoma state capitol building. Her song "I'll Help You Cry" from the CD "Beyond All Limits" was sung at the shelter dedication. Pianist and accompanist for the event was Annett Williams of Ponca City.
A white and Hunter green color scheme was used for decorations and refreshments April 6 for a bridal shower honoring Verlyne Simmons and Clark Jolley. The affianced couple plan a June 21 wedding.
The shower was held at the Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall and was hosted by Phyllis Kennedy and Marty Cooper, Godmothers of the bride-elect; and Margaret Thomas.
The serving table was covered with a white cloth and featured a centerpiece of white spring flowers and greenery. The silver-appointed table was complemented by Hunter green napkins. The gift table was covered in white and held a matching floral centerpiece. The guest tables, covered with white cloths, were centered with a Hunter green motif.
Assisting the future bride at the gift table was her sister, Amanda Simmons of Stillwater. Special guests included Clark Jolley; Jane Simmons, mother of the honoree, and Kitty Henderson of Homestead, Fla., grandmother of the bride-to-be.
Bill and Theresa Horinek of Newkirk, announce the birth of a son, Michael Edward Horinek. He was born at 10:19 p.m. March 12 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. The baby weighed 9-pounds, 7-ounces and was 22 1/2-inches long. He has a brother, Matthew, 3.
Maternal grandparents are Leo and Mary Wiederholt of Princeton, Kan.
Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Agnes Horinek of Blackwell, and the late
George Horinek. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Elizabeth Terry of Kiowa, Kan.
RELIGION
Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road, will host a city-wide rally with Gen. Vycheslav Borisov on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Vycheslav Borisov, Deputy Chief Commander of the Soviet Union's 100,000 combat troops in Russia's war with Afghanistan, was infamous for his diligent persecution of the "Underground Church". He was a feared military strong-man and a communist leader, considered the architect of Russia's strategy for Armageddon. He was given the code name of "General War" and a bounty of $1,500,000 was offered for his execution.
Years before his native land dropped the hammer and sickle, Russian Gen. Borisov picked up the cross. It happened in 1984 after Gen. Borisov, then an atheist and deputy chief commander of the invasion force in Afghanistan, survived a helicopter crash that killed the ll other soldiers on board.
Gen. Borisov shares in his testimony, "I cried out to God, 'If you are able, Lord, have mercy on me and spare my life.'" His helicopter crashed into the mountains and exploded. "The Voice of America" would broadcast the next day, "General War" has been destroyed.
Emerging the only survivor, the general began to use his authority for a different mission.
Gen. Borisov said he was heavily criticized after his conversion to Christianity. But he said he senses a change within the military and estimates that about 15 percent of the 2.5 million Russian soldiers are devout Christians. The general says, "Every passing day of my life is now a testament of God's magnificent grace and power." He said he never imagined he would be distributing bibles to his soldiers, but such liberty is a result of the collapse of the Soviet empire and the spiritual hunger that built up under 70 years of communist rule. Based on the Russian experiment with communism and atheism, Borisov recommends that Americans not throw their Christian heritage down the drain. "Look at my country," he says, "Look at what happens to a country when it abandons God."
Maybe it takes a Russian general to help Americans see the truth of that lesson, Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor of Northeast, points out, inviting the public to come on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. to hear Gen. Borisov share his tremendous testimony through an interpreter. Childcare will be provided by reservation for children three years of age and younger. If you need childcare call 765-2404 by 3 p.m. on April 14.
The Ponca City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present Elaine Chard in concert on Sunday, April 13 at 5 p.m. The concert is scheduled for the First United Methodist Church.
The program will consist of hymns and chorales by Dale Wood, Samuel Barber, Paul Manz, Felix Mendelssohn, William Mathias, Cesar Franck and Henri Mulet.
A native of Nebraska, Elaine Chard attended Hastings College, where she graduated with high distinction in music receiving majors in both organ and piano. Her organ study was with Margaret and Warren Scharf; piano study at Hastings was with John Price and Albert Huetteman. She received her Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan with a major in organ performance, studying with Marilyn Mason and Hans Vollenweider. She has worked with Catharine Crozier, Antone Godding, and Wilma Jensen.
Chard has been on the music faculties of Midland College in Fremont, Neb., the University of Nebraska, and Oklahoma Baptist University, and has taught elementary and secondary vocal music. As organist and director of adult and children's choirs, Ms. Chard has served in churches in Omaha, Nedb., Fulsa, Germany, College Park, Maryland, Shawnee and Oklahoma City.
She is organist and coordinator of children's choirs at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City at the present time, and a frequent leader of worship and music for conferences in the Synod of the Presbyterian Church.
Ms. Chard is heard regularly in solo recitals and with ensembles. She has performed for regional conventions of the American Guild of Organists and, i 1992, played the opening recital for the concert series on the historic Boston Music Hall Organ in Methuen, Mass. She has also performed as soloist with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra.
The concert is open to the public at no charge, and the Guild of Organists invites the public to come and enjoy the afternoon with them.
Bruce Blake, Oklahoma Area United Methodist Bishop, will preach at Albright United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m., it was announced by Pastor Kip Wright.I
His sermon, entitled "The Body of Christ: Paralyzed or Energized?" is taken from I Corinthians 12:12-27. Bishop Blake and his wife, Karen, will talk informally to the congregation at the noon meal in Fellowship Hall, following the service. The meal will be hosted by the Worship Committee.
Bishop Blake received a B.A. from Friends University in Wichita and a M. Div. from Drew University in Madison, NJ. He served several churches in Kansas before becoming President of Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. in 1984. In 1988, he was elected Bishop of the North Texas Conference, and was appointed leader of the Oklahoma United Methodists in September 1996. The Blakes are the parents of three sons and have four grandchildren.
The Albright congregation and Pastor Wright look forward to this special Sunday with the Bishop and his wife and invite others in the community to attend. Albright United Methodist is located at 128 South Palm. Sunday School classes are available for all ages at 9:30 a.m. An elevator is available to all levels of the church.
Meeting April 4-6 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Tulsa, the Oklahoma District convention of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod reelected its present and first vice president and elected several men from central Oklahoma to three-year terms.
The Rev. William R. Diekelman of Owasso, was reelected Oklahoma District president. The Rev. Paul A. Hartman of Moore was reelected first vice president. Each of them, serving in these positions since 1991, now begin their third term.
The convention, with 258 persons registered, honored Lynn Cunningham as Elementary School Teacher of the Year. She teaches first grade in Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Midwest City.
The convention elected a total of 36 people - laymen, teachers, directors of Christian education and clergymen - to various positions in the Oklahoma District. Local persons named to these positions included the Rev. Daniel Bohn of Blackwell, reelected district secretary; O.E. Gregson of Ponca City, elected to the district nominating committee, and the Rev. Carlton Riemer of Stillwater, re-elected counselor of the Ponca City circuit.
Among numerous business decisions the delegates made was adoption of a resolution that reaffirms the positive stand on the Sanctity of Human Life that The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) has held for many years.
Another decision the convention made was to assist the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana, West Africa, with a thank offering in connection with the 150th anniversary of the national synodical body.
Sunset Baptist Church, 1000 North Ash, is gearing up for their Spring Revival scheduled to begin Sunday, April 13 and run through Friday, April 18. Sunday service times are 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. The evening services will be held Monday through Friday, beginning at 7 o'clock each evening.
The Rev. Burl Mackey will be the Revival Evangelist. He is currently pastor at First Baptist Church in Stroud. Bro. Mackey attended Oklahoma Baptist University where he graduated with a double major in English/Religion. He earned his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth and is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo.
Randy Gordon will be the Music Evangelist for the Spring Revival, according to Pastor Ron Ledbetter at Sunset Baptist. He is currently Minister of Music and Education at First Baptist Church in Prague. A graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, Randy has been a member of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma since 1983, and is a featured soloist with this group .. Randy's wife, Angela and their three children, Micaela, 11, Morgan, 9, and Joshua, 6 will be with him for the Sunday morning service and will provide the special music.
Each night there will be a special emphasis, Pastor Ledbetter pointed out. Sunday is scheduled as Pack The Pew Night; Monday, Senior Adult Night; Tuesday, Sunday School Night; Wednesday, Youth Night; Thursday, Children's Night, and Friday, Fellowship Night. A nursery will be provided for babies through 3 years of age.
First Baptist Women's Ministries Hosting Spring Event
The Women's Ministries of First Baptist Church will be hosting a Ladies Spring Event entitled, "A Day with Dodee" on Saturday, April 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the church's Assembly Center at Fifth and Oklahoma.
Dodee King is the featured speaker and there will be praise singing, a special drama, fun and fellowship. A continental breakfast, lunch and a nursery are also included in the day. Cost is $5 per person.
To make your conference and nursery reservation or for further information,
please call the church office at 765-4427.
First Methodist Women Schedule Unit Meeting
The program for the UMW unit meeting at First United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 17, will be "The Enduring Church: Christians in China and Hong Kong" by Irene Bucker, church historian.
Dessert and coffee will be served in Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m. Hostesses will be members of the Darla Rowley group, who will also provide devotions.
The UMW is asking for donations of paper goods, such as towels, toilet
and facial tissues, and cash donations for the Child Development Center.
The items to be marked for the CDC may be brought to the church office or
to Fellowship Hall when the unit meeting is held.
Methodist Men Plan April Meeting
The next United Methodist Men's meeting will be held April 12 at 6:30
a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. There will be a continental breakfast
followed by the program at 7 a.m., featuring Police Chief Raymond Ham as
guest speaker. Chief Ham is scheduled to discuss juvenile delinquency in
the Ponca City schools.
New Life Baptist Announce Anniversary
The pastor and members of New Life Baptist Church, 301 South Waverly in Ponca City invite the public to worship with them as they celebrate their third church anniversary.
The celebration will be held on Sunday, April 13, beginning at 11 a.m. with the morning worship service. The Rev. Bill Robinson of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Dallas will bring the message in this service.
The Rev. Jeff Mitchell, pastor of Tabitha Baptist Church in Oklahoma City will be preaching at 3 p.m.
The public is invited to help New Life celebrate this joyous occasion,
the Rev. Victor A. Paul, pastor, said.
First Assembly Christian School/Daycare Celebrating Week of the Young Child
First Assembly Christian School/Daycare is celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 7-11. They will also be celebrating the upcoming 10-year anniversary of their Daycare Director, Jackie Hughes, who joined FACS in August, 1987 and was named director in 1988, and Wilma Clark, who is celebrating 10 years with the Christian School, as a teacher's aid in daycare.
Mrs. Hughes and husband, Bob, have a son, Robbie, who is a student at OSU; a daughter, Kim, a senior at Po-Hi and were parents of Mike, who is deceased. Mrs. Hughes is a member of First Assembly and active in various ministries in the church. She also volunteers with Birth Choice of Ponca City.
Wilma and her husband, Clark, have two sons, Ron and Fred Jr. and three
daughters, Sharon Kay Triestman, Gay Lynn Johnson and Lisa Cookson, also
10 grandchildren.
Woodlands Christian God Squad Plans Bingo
The God Squad at Woodlands Christian Church will host a "hot dog" supper (for a donation), followed by Bingo from 6 to 8 Sunday evening. Admission will be a white elephant wrapped in a brown paper bag per person.
God Squad at Woodlands is an active fourth-sixth grade youth group, and this Sunday evening's event will be their only fund raiser for the year. Some of their projects this year include delivering cookies to the police and fire stations, participating in the CROP Walk, Thanksgiving tray favors for Shawn Manor and valentines for hospital trays. This month they will help serve at Friendship Feast.
Nancy Kruckeberg is the God Squad coordinator, John Garrison, Leslie
Hoover and Chris Rupert, sponsors.
EDUCATION
The OoKeeHee Indian Club of Ponca City Schools will be hosting their annual spring pow-wow, Saturday, May 3 at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center.
The head staff for this event are Thomas Roughface, master of ceremonies; Brandon Buffalohead, head man dancer; Allison Primeaux, head lady dancer; Kirby Feathers, arena director; Lonnie Others, water boy; and Tyrone and Donna Poore, cooks.
The pow-wow festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with gourd dancing and be followed by the 1997-98 OoKeeHee Princess Contest. Supper break will be at approximately 5:30 p.m. and the parade at 6:30 p.m.
At 7:30 p.m. there will be round dancing and intertribal dancing.
Contests will be held for the tiny tots in Kindergarten age and younger at 8 p.m. In this contest there will be a winner take all in the boys division and the girls division. All tiny tot contestants will receive a token of appreciation from the club.
The elementary contests will be held for students in grades one through six.
The categories will be: cloth/buckskin dance, jingle/fancy dance, fancy/grass dance and traditional/straight dance.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.
Mrs. Jeana Rush and Miss Sunni Hare are the contest coordinators and will have registration.
All contestants are asked to participate in the parade and register before supper.
The OoKeeHee Princess Contest will be coordinated by Mrs. Karen Haymund Hare and Cher Eagle.
The 2 contestants for the contest are Miss Bethany Roughface and Miss Masheli Robins.
Miss Roughface, a seventh grader at the middle school, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Roughface. Miss Robbins is a 7th grade student at the middle school and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robins. Miss Robins was the 1996-97 runner-up of the OoKeeHee Princess contest and will reign over the afternoon activities until the 1997-98 OoKeeHee Princess is selected.
A concession stand will be sponsored by the club, with Lucy Kent in charge. Anyone interested in volunteering to assist with this should contact her at 767-8050.
A recognition and honor song will be held for all graduating 1997 students, by the organization.
OoKeeHee Pow-wow t-shirts will be on sale for $10. They will be in black, navy, purple, and dark green with the design in turquoise and khaki ink. The design was created by Dennis Buffalohead.
Any donations or pledges to the club can be given to Lucy Kent or Cher Eagle.
The club members would like to attend an invitation to all tribes, organizations, students and the community.
Those attending should plan to bring their own dishes and chairs. All proceeds from this dance will go to future OoKeeHee activities.
For more information call Cher Eagle, 765-0971; Lucy Kent, 762-2041; Nellie Roughface, or Jeana Rush, 767-8060.
Lives Included in Top Ten
Teena R. Lives, Ponca City, has been chosen as one of "Top Ten in the College of Education." The award was presented by Dr. Ann Candler Lotven, Dean of the College of Education, at the annual Honors and Awards luncheon. Lives is majoring in Special Education.
Neilson Participates in Program
Kim Neilson, junior at Ponca City High School, recently partook in the Oklahoma Scholar-Leadership Enrichment Program at the University of Tulsa. Neilson is the daughter of Vicky Neilson and Larry and Carol Neilson.
Hepatitis B Vaccines
All students entering the seventh grade next fall must begin their series
of Hepatitis B Vaccines right away. State law requires all students entering
the seventh grade to provide documentation of having received 3 doses of
Hepatitis B vaccine. Since completion of the series of 3 doses of Hepatitis
B vaccine requires 4 to 6 months, parents should have this done immediately.
Students may get these vaccines through their family doctor, or the Kay
County Health Department holds immunization clinics at the following times:
Thursdays from 8-11:00 a.m. and from 4-6 p.m. as well as the first Monday
of every month from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Liberty PTA Carnival
The Liberty PTA Spring Carnival will be held April 12 from 4-7 p.m. Some
of the games at the carnival are car bashing and goldfish grabbing. There
will also be a concession stand. A raffle drawing will be held every 15
minutes and there is no admission charge.
Pre-Enrollment for 4 Year-Olds
All children who will be four year old on or before September 1, 1997
and who qualify for free lunch need to attend a pre-enrollment clinic on
April 28, 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kindergarten Center. Parents
should bring the child's birth certificate, complete immunization records,
social security number and emergency phone numbers. If you are unable to
enroll during one of these times, you may contact the Kindergarten office
at 767-8065.
Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment
All children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 1997
need to attend a pre-enrollment clinic April 22 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., April
23 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and on April 24 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. To enroll your
child in Kindergarten, parents should bring the following information: birth
certificate, complete immunization records, social security number, emergency
phone numbers, personal physician name and parents' home and work numbers.
Immunization requirements for all children entering Kindergarten are: five
doses of DPT, four doses of polio and two MMR. Classes will fill up quickly,
especially morning sessions.
OoKeeHee Meeting
There will be an OoKeeHee meeting April 15 at the North Park Shelter
House (5th and Highland) from 6-7:30 p.m. In case of bad weather, the meeting
will be held at Po-Hi. Refreshments will be served. The OoKeeHee Spring
Powwow will be discussed during the meeting. For more information call Cher
Eagle at 765-0971.
Lincoln School Variety Show
Come one, come all to the Lincoln School Variety Show, a fundraiser for
the Child Development Center and the new Lincoln School. The show is scheduled
for April 17 at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Gym. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is $1 for adults and $.50 for students. There will be raffle
prizes donated by local merchants. Raffle tickets at $.25.
Po-Hi Forum Set
Dr. Sjoberg, principal, will be the speaker at the April 15 meeting of
the Ponca City High School Parents, Teacher, Student Association. Dr. Sjoberg
will answer questions regarding concerns at Po-Hi. The meeting will take
place at 7 p.m. in room 111 of the Howell Building.
Car Wash and Detail Service
On April 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Ponca City varsity cheerleaders will be having a car wash in the Walmart parking lot. After that is over, the junior varsity cheerleaders will do detail services. The money raised will go toward funds to pay for camp costs.
WASHINGTON - Dr. Sally Downey, Interim Superintendent of Pioneer Technology Center, attended a three-day briefing on federal vocational education legislation and funding that are expected to come from the 105th Congress. New federal laws could affect vocational-technical education programs in schools across the country.
Downey also consulted with Ernest Istook, Wes Watkins, Don Nickles and James Inhofe to encourage more support for vocational-technical education as part of school-to-work and career pathways systems for public school students in Ponca City.
In sessions at the American Vocational Association's National Policy Seminar, March 16-18, Downey was briefed on workforce education legislation by Assistant Secretary of Education Patricia McNeil, Representative William Goodling and JD Hoye, director of the National School-To-Work Office.
At an opening session, McNeil, Assistant Education Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education, gave seminar participants a current assessment of developments in vocational education legislation and the implications of new federal agency accountability requirements. Hoye, speaking at the same session, discussed the future of the school-to-work movement. In another session, Rep. Goodling, chief of the house Committee on Education and the Workforce, provided insights on federal initiatives affecting vocational and higher education.
Jack Smith, CEO of General Motors, spoke at an awards luncheon honoring Rep. Lindsey Graham as 1997 AVA Policymaker of the Year. Smith spoke to attendees on the importance of partnerships between education and business.
Washington commentator Morton Kondracke, general session keynote speaker,
shared his views on the political environment in 1997 and predictions for
the 105th Congress. In other sessions, congressional staffers discussed
the nuances of the new blueprint for federal funding, the Higher Education
Reauthorization Act and job training provisions of the welfare reform law.
A breakout session featuring representatives from the National Center for
Research in Vocational Education, National Teaching Standards Board and
Ohio Department of Education focused on professional teaching standards
for vocational educators.
SPORTS
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Ponca City's high school basketball program will not only have one new head coaching position to fill for next season but two.
Ponca City High School Athletic Director Rusty Benson announced Thursday night that longtime Lady Wildcat head coach Larry Rehl will not be offered a coaching position at Po-Hi next season. Monday, Wildcat head coach Ken Chronister accepted a boys' basketball head coaching position at Collinsville.
"We have decided that in the best interests of our girls' basketball program we move in a different direction," Benson said when announcing the decision to not retain Rehl as basketball coach. "We will post the position statewide for at least 10 days and begin the interview process."
"This comes as a complete shock to me," Rehl said. "I never was informed of any dissatisfaction with anything or in any area over the past two years. Basically, I guess if they don't want me as coach there isn't anything I can do.
"It's tough. I've given my heart and soul the past 11 years to build this program."
Rehl was head coach of the Lady Cats for 11 seasons, winning a state championship in 1987 and finishing as state runnerup in 1988 and 1990. He won 192 games and lost 95 with Ponca City (.669 winning percentage) and is 449-188 overall (.705) in 25 seasons as a girls' and boys' basketball coach (18.0 wins per year average).
Prior to coming to Ponca City Rehl coached nine years at Sand Springs, two years at Owasso, was head track coach and boys' basketball assistant for four years at McAlester and was head boys' basketball coach at Harrah for three years.
Rehl was named Oklahoma Girls Coach of the Year in 1991, has been awarded as the Frontier Conference Coach of the Year seven times and holds the state record for 12 consecutive appearances in the state tournament. He was also awarded the Charles K. Heatly Coach of the Year Award for lifetime achievement by the Girls Basketball Association in 1995.
He also was selected to coach the All-State games in 1986 (winning both games for the Large East) and coached the Oklahoma team to a 1-1 split against the Iowa All-Stars in their series of 6-on-6 games.
Although Ponca City reached the state tournament six times under Rehl, the Lady Cats have missed the "big dance" the last four years and five of the last six. Rehl's last three teams have gone 12-13, 10-15 and 9-14.
That's a stark contrast to Rehl's first few years with the program when his Lady Cats had a five-year run of domination, going 112-25 (.818).
His 1987 state championship club went 23-5, his 1988 runnerup team was 19-8, his 1989 club entered the state tournament with a 25-2 mark and the No. 1 ranking but finished 25-3, the 1990 club was 22-6 and a state runnerup and the 1991 team also went into the state tournament top-ranked before losing in the quarterfinals and ending up 23-3.
But since those glory days Ponca City has had just one other 20-win season. The 1993 team went 21-7 and reached the quarterfinals of the state tournament before bowing out.
"I think every program, I know it's the case in the Frontier Conference, has a down period at times with athletes because we can't recruit them," Rehl commented. "But this is just a complete shock to me and shows a disrespect for what I've done for this community. And I think it's sad for this community that this could happen.
"I've had many opportunities to leave Ponca City in the past but I've shown a die-hard faith to Ponca City and the community," Rehl continued. "I don't think I've gotten due respect and there has been no due process."
When asked about his future plans, Rehl said, "I'll probably just stay here and teach at this time. If an outstanding offer came forward I would look at it. But I have no other plans at this time.
"I've given Ponca City something it never had before (a state championship). I have a clear conscience about that. After 29 years of coaching I might just work hard now at becoming a master teacher. This may be my opportunity to see what the other life is like without all those coaching hours and unpaid summer work like driving a bus back from Enid when it's 100 degrees out."
Former Po-Hi athletic director Jerry Runyan hired Rehl and questioned the decision to let him go.
"Larry's regarded, when you talk to coaches around the state, among the best," Runyan said. "Larry's one of the most highly respected coaches out there.
"To me, as far as high school coaches are concerned," Runyan continued, "most of the time it's the talent level that decides the games. But he was able to take girls without tremendous ability, if they had some size, and make a player out of them.
"He won the thing (state tournament) his first year here with a bunch of seniors and then probably did his best job of coaching getting to the finals two more times. His very best team (1989) fell victim to poor shooting and lost in the first round of the state tournament. That was a shame, too, because that team deserved to be a finalist."
Runyan said that Rehl's teams in the late 80s and early 90s helped support the entire athletic program.
"Hey, let's be honest, girls basketball has been big financially for us while the boys program has struggled," he said. "The girls kept our crowd in the gym and kept our program solvent for a long time under Larry."
Runyan also questioned whether Rehl got the support from the administration he needed to keep his program strong.
"Have we really been fair to Larry Rehl, assistant coach-wise? When football's needed an assistant they've gotten it, when baseball's needed an assistant they've found one. But after we lost Lynn (Lewallen, current Norman head coach), we haven't done right by Larry. The pressure was to save money.
"And I'm not blaming any one person. That includes more than one athletic director, more than one superintendent, more than one personnel director. The job just hasn't been done and that's hurt the program. That's a fact.
"Coaches around the state must be wondering what it takes to stay in Ponca City when we lose a football coach like Woody Roof and a basketball coach like Larry Rehl."
Rehl, clearly emotional, added, "I want to thank everyone that has supported us the last 11 years. It's during these trying times that you find out who your real friends are and truly appreciate them."
Ponca City's Wildcat golfers are showing some signs of life, according to coach Dan McGregor after he watched his team place sixth in the 20-team Guthrie Invitational Thursday.
"We had a pretty good day." the coach said as the Cats toured the two courses at Cedar Valley for a 625 36-hole total. "We're playing a little better."
The weather was good considering what came in later in the day. "It was a little windy, but otherwise it was a good day," McGregor said.
Edmond North and Ardmore tied for first place with 595 totals. Guthrie was third at 603, one stroke in front of Choctaw while Tulsa Union had 624. Ponca City tied with Elk City.
The Poncans toured the Augusta course at Cedar Valley in 315 and followed in the afternoon with a 310 at International.
Casey Orr tied for sixth in the individual standings with a 75-73-148. Both Cedar Valley courses are par 70.
Eric Smith followed for the Poncans with a 76-75-151, Matt Waddell had 82-77-159, Kris Pardon 82-88-170 and Justin DeNoya 88-85-173.
Jason Meese of Ardmore and Shawn Mathews of Altus shared medalist honors at 141. Meese shot 73-68 and Mathews 71-70. Guy Larson of Edmond North was third with 75-67-142.
"I was kinda pleased," McGregor said as the Wildcats broke out of their two-week slump. "We've still got a little work to do, but we can be in the hunt."
The Cats are scheduled to play in the Frontier Conference meet at Sapulpa Monday and play in the rescheduled Tulsa Edison Tournament next Thursday.
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
The annual Tip-Off Club Basketball Banquet had a tinge of sadness Thursday night due to Wildcat head coach Ken Chronister leaving for Collinsville and Lady Wildcat head coach Larry Rehl leaving the program.
Chronister spoke first and tried not to dwell on the massive injury problems his squad suffered during the season.
"Our basketball team went through a time early before Christmas where they played real well and right after Christmas. They placed third at the ECU Tournament. And had all the injuries not happened we would have had a different season," said Chronister.
The Wildcats closed the season on a 14-game losing streak and finished 4-19.
"A true test is how you play when things are not going well and they gave a great effort against a tough schedule. Of our 23 games, 13 were against teams in the Top 10," Chronister commented.
Near his closing, Chronister said, "The future of the program is here. There is a lot of experience returning."
He then told his players, "I've enjoyed coaching you and good luck to you in the future."
Varsity letters were presented to sophomore Tom Engle, juniors Brad Brewer, Ryan Meyer, Jason Shelton, Ryan Treadway, Wesley Swygert, Micha Alexander and seniors Matt Whitney (manager), Sawyer Blackburn and Andy Parsons.
Statistical awards were also presented:
Assists Leader - Meyer (36); Rebound Leader - Swygert (90); Three-Point Field Goal Percentage - Alexander (33 percent); Field Goal Percentage - Shelton (56 percent); Free Throw Percentage - Parsons (75 percent); Academic Award - Parsons, Scott Larrison; Senior Team Captain Awards - Blackburn, Parsons.
"Eleven years ago, when I came here after nine years at Sand Springs, I had never lost a single game to Ponca City while I was there," Rehl said when he took the podium for his portion of the banquet. "The first year I was here we beat Sand Springs twice and won the state championship. It took eight years for Sand Springs to beat us there and they won State that year.
"We only had one returning starter this year and we struggled early and piled up some losses. But the team made great strides and had some great moments, like beating fourth-ranked Owasso, beating Union the second time we played, defeating Atoka in the Ada tournament and Star Spencer and we beat Sand Springs twice again. Thanks girls for all your efforts."
Near the end of his remarks, Rehl acknowledged to the audience that he will not return as coach, saying, "As most of you know, I won't be back as girls coach, and that's not by my choice. I want you players to know that I love you very much."
Letter jackets were awarded to Keesha West, Desiree Cries For Ribs, Leslie Schieber, Tiffani Essary and Joy Suter (manager).
Statistical award winners were:
Leading Rebounder - Lyndsey Warrior; Best Three Point Shooter - Natasha Anderson; Top Defensive Player - Tee West; Assists Leader - Cries For Ribs; Most Steals - Anderson; Best Field Goal Percentage - Warrior; Best Free Throw Percentage - Anderson.
Senior appreciation awards were also presented to Warrior, Tee West and Suter.
The 1997-98 Tip-Off Club officers were named. They are:
Vince Anderson, president; Bill and Marianne Geubelle, co-vice president; Curtis and Karen Meyer, co-vice president; Toni Hile, secretary and Shawn Alexander, treasurer.
Soccer Meeting - The Ponca City Soccer Association will hold its general meeting April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Fourth Street Clubhouse. Three board members will be elected and coaches must attend.
Four-Man Scramble - A four-man scramble charity golf tournament will be held at the Blackwell golf course April 19 to benefit the NOC men's basketball program. There is a $300 per team entry fee which includes green fees, cart, lunch and beverages. For further information contact Greg Shamburg at 628-6758.
Ponca City's junior high golf teams broke into the win column this week, sweeping a triangular meet with Winfield at Ark City.
The Cougar boys won with a 223 total over nine holes while Winfield had 273 and Ark City 280. The Lady Cougars posted a 287 total with Winfield at 321 and Ark City 324.
Aaron Sattre was the tournament medalist with a 41. James Anderson and Kyle Henderson each had 44, Chris Upchurch 46 and Scott King 48.
For the Ponca City girls, Jennie Nimmo shot a 48 as the girls' medalist, Jennifer Correll had a 57, Jessica Freeman and Courtney Frederick shots 60s and Darla McClasky 62.
The Poncans are to play at Blackwell Monday, at Pawnee Tuesday and enter
the Northern Conference meet at Enid on Thursday.