From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, May
1, 1998
LOCAL
Busy Weekend Set For 10th Iris Festival
Nearly News
Ponca City, Newkirk Claim Several Main Street Awards at OKC Banquet
HGH Car Museum Open To Public Saturday, Sunday
PC Children's Chorale Concert Set Sunday
United Way Bed Race Set For Parade on Saturday
District Court
Eric Hisey Will Receive Eagle at Court of Honor
Multiple Sclerosis Meeting Saturday
Marty Kruk Wins Art Scholarship
DEATHS
Jettavee McMonigle McClaskey
George Washington Lyons III
Reginald Sapcut
Florence E. MenNe
Obituaries
Oliver Howe Jr.
Eleanor L. Leven
Services Pending
Effie M. Allen
Vernon D. Morris
Gladys Cobb
Funerals
William E. Wimsett
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
PC Middle School Students To Be Recognized by Duke's TIP Program
School News
PTC Medical Assisting Students Receive Awards
LIFESTYLES
Event Honors McClellands
Eta Delta Chapter Members Meet
Muret Family Celebrates
Lisa Mena Named Xi Delta President, 'Girl of the Year'
First Baptist Church Miriam Class Meets
Bits and Pieces
Xi Beta Tau Chapter Meets at Coats Home
RELIGION
Sunset Baptist Children's Choir Attends Festival
1st Assembly to Host 'Fractured Life' Meet
Church Briefs
St. Paul's UMC Children to Sing
Pioneer Christian Crusaders Host Annual Run for the Son Saturday
Lutherans Observe Special Sunday
SPORTS
Lady Wildcats, Cats Falter in Enid Dual
Wildcat JV Splits With Tulsa Union
Sports Notes
Saturday Golf Pairings
Soccer Scores
By SALLY HODGES
News Staff Writer
Today is the kick-off for the Iris Festival. The flowers have had plenty of rain and now the sun is out just in time for a wonderfully warm spring weekend. Activities for Iris Festival are as follows.
Friday Activities
U. S. Postal cancellation and VFW Post 1201 and Auxiliary postal cancellation, U. S. Post Office, Fourth and Grand Avenue, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Iris post card, Fourth and Grand Avenue, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Iris and plant sale, RSVP office, 110 North Fourth, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday Evening
"A Fetching Affair" dinner and dance, 6:30 p.m. at the Marland Mansion.
Ron Radford, Flamenco guitarist, the Poncan Theatre, 8 p.m.
Saturday Activities
The Victorian Chocolate Festival, Grand Central Station, Fifth and Central, continental breakfast from 8-10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and craft and chocolate booths, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Rhythm & Blooms" Amateur Talent Contest followed by musical entertainment at Center Stage, Fifth and Grand Avenue, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plants for Pleasure sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cann Memorial Garden, Fourteenth and Grand Avenue.
"Lil' Bloomers" children events, Grand Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 5th Annual Community Iris Show at the 4th Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 9th Annual Iris Show by Northern Oklahoma Iris Society at the Marland Mansion Chapel, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Quilt Show, P.M. Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the lower level of the Community Federal Building.
H.G.H. Antiques Car Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 110 North Union.
Demonstrations of Native American art and craft and guided tours and food booth with Indian tacos and meat pies, Standing Bear Park, U.S. 60 and U.S. 77, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A new car, boat and recreational vehicle show on Grand Avenue, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Iris Garden Antique and Craft Festival on Grand Avenue from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Trail of Tails dog walk, public park at Seventh and Grand Avenue at 10 a.m.
United Way Bed Race, Fifth and Grand Avenue, 10 a.m.
Children's Hands-On Planting Session, Fifth and Grand Avenue, at 10 a.m. and noon, sponsored by the Ponca City Library.
Chalk Art Contest, ages 1 to 100, Fifth and Grand Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon.
Matzene Art Collection Tours at Ponca City Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program iris post card sale, 110 North Fourth, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Heirloom Iris and sidewalk plant sale, 110 North Fourth, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Holiday Magic Show, Middle School Gym, 1401 West Grand Avenue at 2 p.m.
Historical Home Tour, South Seventh Street, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Upstairs, Downtown Guided Tour, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 117 North Third Street.
Iris Festival 10th Anniversary T-shirt Quilt Drawing, Information booth, Fifth and Grand Avenue.
Saturday Evening
The Stained Glass Tour concerts featuring Clay Crosse and Jaci Velasquez, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth and Grand Avenue.
Les Gilliam concert, The Poncan Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Activities
5th Annual Community Iris Show, Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, 1-4 p.m.
H.G.H. Antique Car Museum, 110 North Union, 1-5 p.m.
Iris Garden Tours, 1-4 p.m.
For more information about the Iris Festival, call (580) 763-8082 or visit the information booth at Fifth and Grand Avenue during the event.
The recent Volunteer Appreciation Dinner recognizing the efforts of Oklahomans who helped during the Oklahoma City bombing aftermath had a strong Ponca City connection. Head Country Barb-B-Q Restaurant catered the dinner for 1,200 guests including Attorney General Janet Reno and Gov. Frank Keating at the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
This was the second day in a row Gov. Keating ate Head Country fare. He also had the chance to eat Head Country Barb-B-Q at Duncan the day before. Keating and Sen. Don Nickles were on hand for the dedication of a statue honoring the American Cowboy and Chisholm Trail.
By SALLY HODGES
News Staff Writer
"A Winning Hand" was the theme of the 1998 Main Street Award Banquet held Tuesday evening at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. Indeed, the competition for awards was intense and all cities were awarded a winning hand for their participation and involvement in the project.
Ponca City's 1998 Board Member of the Year is Michael Mott. Mott has given numerous hours for the program. Tamara Sharp, director of the Ponca City Main Street Authority, said he can be called on day or night and he will be there to help. Mott worked as program manager during the months the organization was without a director and kept the program up and running.
Newkirk was a shining example of award-winning cities and its manager, Karen Dye, was named Manager of the Year, sharing that position with Beverly White Holloway of Woodward.
Newkirk won the Best Retail Event category for its Children's Christmas Shop. Young children get to shop without parental supervision but with help and guidance from others. Gifts are then wrapped while the children amuse themselves with coloring or other supervised activities as they wait to be picked up by their parents.
Newkirk was also nominated for Best Special Events for its Alumni Parade - "Yes, we have been there and done that and we are still here;" Best Newsletter, the Main Event - "Better than the local coffee shop for up-to-date news;" Best Street Merchant of the Year, Charles Houser for Houser Hardware; and Best Municipal Partner.
Ponca City also made itself proud with nominations for Most Improved Business for John's Apparel and Best Historic Rehabilitation Project, also for John's Apparel. With 240 nominations entered, Ponca City was nominated as one of the top three in two categories.
A slide show illustrated the remarkable restoration and renovation efforts and outcomes of all participating Main Street cities, and it was pointed out that the competition this year was incredible and all involved with Oklahoma Main Street were winners.
There are 37 cities participating in the Oklahoma Main Street Program. Each city generates new jobs, develops new or expanded small businesses, and provides innovative ways to raise money and promote their downtowns.
Gov. Frank Keating made a surprise appearance and emphasized that Oklahoma is a "living, vibrant, breathing Oklahoma."
Mrs. Keating was presented with the Friend of Main Street award, which the First Lady said should be "shared with all because of the efforts" put in by all communities. The First Lady was given a continuing scrapbook containing pictures of the 22 Main Street communities she has visited in the last three and one-half years of being First Lady. She intends to visit all Main Street communities before the end of the governor's term. It was stressed that she brings enthusiasm, encouraging words and a real "shot in the arm" to the communities she visits.
The Main Street approach was developed by the National Trust for Historical Preservation/National Main Street Center and has been used successfully in over 1,200 downtown areas throughout the nation. The four main categories for renovation are promotion, design, economic restructuring, and organization. Ponca City has developed four committees to develop programs that mirror these four points.
Ponca City's Main Street mission statement reads "Serving Ponca City and its citizens through the economic growth and cultural development of the downtown core area."
Ponca City was accepted as a Main Street city in 1987 and, since that time, has received numerous awards for its work and improvements.
A total of nearly $17.5 million has been spent by the public/private partnership on projects of the Ponca City Main Street Authority with the great majority of it coming from local businesses, local financial institutions, and local individuals. In fact, Ponca City was the first Oklahoma city to reach $10 million of private reinvestment moneys.
The banquet was hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
The HGH Car Museum, at Cleveland Avenue and North Union Street, will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday. On display will be more than 40 antique cars, many with history behind them, including John F. Kennedy and the Eisenhower family.
On Saturday the NJM-Po-Hi Great Race Team will be displaying their 1930 Model A Ford Pickup that will be entered in the competition of the 16th Annual Great Race. The race begins on May 31 in Tacoma, Wash., and concludes on June 13 in Haverhill, Mass. The Po-Hi team is the only entry from Oklahoma, and one of only six high school teams from across the country racing in this year's event.
J.D. Hanks, instructor at Ponca City High School and team captain says, "The team started the restoration of the pickup shortly after Christmas last year. The body of the truck should be completed this weekend, and the young adults are eager to start racing."
Hanks will be accompanied on the trip by Steve Hermann, Ponca City High School instructor and additional driver, and team members Gregg Cunningham, Matt Brewer, Paul Oblad, Robert Scott and Sarah Scott.
Hanks and Cunningham recently participated in the Great Race Texas in Grandbury, Texas. After experiencing mechanical difficulties on the first day, they rallied to finish 12th out of 25 entries in the Rookie Class, including a fourth place finish on the last day.
Fund raising co-chairmen for the team are Vern and Suzanne Cunningham. "Many local citizens and businesses have shown their support in the team's fund raising activities," Cunningham. "We have a long way to go to cover all the expenses of the team, however. We would really like for people to stop by the car museum this weekend, see the truck, meet the team members, and enjoy the antique cars on display." The team members will be hosting a free hamburger and hotdog barbecue on Saturday from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m. Tax deductible donations to the team would be greatly appreciated. For more information or to make a donation call 765-5998. Donations may be mailed to NJM-Great Race, P.O. Box 774, Ponca City, Okla., 74602.
The Ponca City Children's Chorale will present its Spring Concert 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue.
The chorale is composed of 35 children ages 9 through 12 from the community who have auditioned to become members. Cathy Byard is the founder/director of the chorale; Sheryl Jones Martin, assistant; Vicki Stokke, pianist; and Kelsie Powell, assistant pianist.
Selections will include "Da Pacem Domine" - "Grant Us Peace, O Lord, In This Our Day" from by Melchior Franck (arrangement by Mary Goetze); "Let Beauty Awake," John Leavitt; "Velvet Shoes," Randall Thompson; "Dona, Dona," Sheldon Secunda (arrangement by Ruth Dwyer); "Al Shlosha D'Varim," Allan E. Naplan, solo by Andy Davis; "Grandfather's Clock," Henry C. Work (arrangement by Jeanne Julseth); "Home On the Range," arrangement by Mark Heirholzer.
The public is invited and admission is free.
The beds are here! The United Way Bed Race begins 9:45 a.m. Saturday with the parade of beds. All the decorated beds and costumed runners and riders will parade down Grand Avenue from Fifth Street to Fourth Street and then return to Fifth Street for the competition.
Very distinguished judges, Marilyn Andrews, mayor; Lyn Boyer, commissioner; and Dr. Bill White will judge the beds on originality; design complimentary to their business, organization or the team sponsor they represent; and team dress. After the bed judging and inspection, the teams will strip their beds and get down to the business of racing.
Rumor has it that Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club Flower Power team members have been seen late at night practicing racing down the paths at the Cann Center. Other teams include the Conoco transportation group team - who feverishly copied the names and phones numbers of the judges at the team captains' meeting earlier this week; the ONG Gas Hounds; Sykes Sleepers; Boy Scouts; Ponca Playhouse Players, sponsored by Professionals Today; and Child Development Center's CDC Bobsled Bed Brigade, another United Way member agency.
The race will begin at Fifth Street and East Central Avenue around 10 a.m. and will be double elimination. Four runners will push their bed to the halfway point where the helmeted rider will jump out of the bed, put on a pair of pajamas (scrubs borrowed from St. Joseph), jump back in the bed and be pushed across the intersection to the finish line in front of the library.
After the parade and the race, trophies will be awarded for the best decorated beds and the race winners.
Ponca City
Divorces Sought
Matthew Wayne Scott vs. Jessica Snow Scott.
Deborah Lynn Foy vs. Darrin Vincent Foy.
Divorces Granted
Secoy Steven Windler vs. Kathleen Ann Windler.
Rex Morgan Purdy vs. Brenda Sue Purdy.
Linda Janell Love vs. Melvin Marcell Love.
Civil Proceedings
Gregory L. Schuette vs. Willa Mae Matthews, petition to set aside deed.
Mary Kim Fristoe, et al., vs. Kaimana Aviation, Inc., et al.; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Jason Ashley Ledford, petition for change of name to Jason Ashley Malcolm.
Rural Housing Trust, 1987-1, vs. Carolyn Faye Dalke, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $25,871.11.
Pamelia Griffith, petition for change of name to Pamelia Culbreath Glennan.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Richard David Crane, 19, and Christina Marie Jackson, 18, both of Ponca City.
Shannon Lee Purdy, 24, and Shelly Danyel Calicchio, 25, both of Ponca City.
Evans Taylor Moseley, 86, Ponca City, and Frances Board Keightley, 74, Harrodsburg, Ky.
Steven Dale Wiggs, 34, Blackwell, and Shelly Lynnette Turney, 33, Arkansas City.
Kenneth Michael Thompson, 24, Fairfax, and Suzanne Jeneen Wynn, 22, Ponca City.
Clifford Lee Crum, 26, and Tiffany Lynn Roberts, 22, both of Wellington, Kan.
Stuart Jason Schupbach, 23, and Christy Dawn Henshaw, 22, both of Ponca City.
Dennis Lee Gelonek, 38, and Alexis Jeanne Wood, 48, both of Wichita.
Civil Proceedings
Patrick Dennis vs. Danielle Jones; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
John Schultz vs. Ralph Foy Blair; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Mark D. King vs. Brook G. Fredrick; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Banc One Mortgage Corporation vs. Don C. Baker, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $7,296.83.
Eric E. Hisey, a member of Boy Scout Troop 90, will receive Boy Scout's highest honor, the rank of Eagle on May 3.
The Eagle Court of Honor will be held at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, at 3:30 p.m. Hisey is a Po-Hi sophomore and the son of Don and Glenda Hisey.
He began his scouting career in the fall of 1987 when he joined Tiger Cubs at Union School's Pack 87 with cub master Chuck Crane. In 1989, he started working his way through the ranks of bobcat, wolf, and earned one gold and three silver arrow points with his den leader, Max Burton.
He earned his God and Me religious medal while a wolf cub. Susan Ernst was his den leader when he earned his bear rank as well as one gold and four silver arrow points.
While a Webelo Scout, he earned all 20 activity pins and the Arrow of Light award before he bridged into Boy Scouts and became a member of Troop 90. He has been an active member of Troop 90 attending summer camp three times, numerous campouts and other troop activities.
Hisey has been a member of the high adventure crew and has taken rock climbing, back packing and mountain climbing trips in Colorado. He has earned 31 merit badges and is also a member of the Order of the Arrow.
He did his Eagle project for Hospice of Ponca City. He designed and installed a tie down system for the delivery van that Hospice uses to transport medical equipment to their patients.
The Ponca City Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the basement (accessible) of Albright United Methodist Church, 123 South Palm, to catch the broadcast by world-renowned medical experts on current Multiple Sclerosis research and other issues, entitled "Video Visit to Multiple Sclerosis Clinics."
There will be a question and answer segment with Lorren A. Rolak MD, currently director of Marshfield Multiple Sclerosis Center, Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wis.
According to Beth Wright, a discussion will be held on the research into the early clinical trials for the newly FDA-approved drug for the treatment of MS.
Those needing more information, should call Ms. Wright at 765-6738.
It has been announced that Marty Kruk, a Ponca City High School senior, won a $400 scholarship from the Ponca City Art Association for excellence in art. Ceramics is his chosen media of art.
The Ponca City Art Association takes into consideration whether or not the student plans to continue to pursue art as a profession. Kruk has declared art as his major and will attend Northern Oklahoma College, known to have an excellent art department according to Elaine Armstrong, scholarship chairman of the art association.
Kruk won first place at a 32-school competition at University of Central
Oklahoma, Best of Show; two merit awards and a cash award at the Frontier
Art Competition held at the Four Square Church with Julie Anderson, mid
high art teacher, as adjudicator.
DEATHS
Jettavee McMonigle McClaskey, lifelong Ponca City area resident, died Tuesday evening, April 28, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 71.
The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today, May 1, at Eastern Heights Christian Church with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Jettavee McMonigle McClaskey was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Marland, the daughter of Porter and Bertha Lee (Wright) McMonigle. She attended Marland schools. Mrs. McClaskey lived in the Marland-Ponca City area most of her life. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Gene (Sharrel) Jackson, Mrs. Davy (Debbie) Brown, Mrs. Walt (Cherise) Musselman, all of Ponca City and Mrs. Richard (Denise) Crespo of Oklahoma City; one son, Mark Fisher of Ponca City; two sisters, Bonnie Rollins of Ponca City and Della Mae Chiasson of Orange, Texas; one brother, Raymond McMonigle of Fort Worth, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Truman Fisher Jr.; her parents; two sisters, Nettie Newby and Cora McDonald; and seven brothers, Thea, Everett, Hubert, Ed, Frank, Masey and Andy McMonigle.
Casket bearers were Bart Snyder, Bret Snyder, Scott Fisher, Jimmy Cummings, Jeff Fisher and Tommy Fisher.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. McClaskey's name to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 5601 N.W. 72nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK or to the American Diabetes Association, c/o Paula Coppock, Pioneer Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 111, Ponca City, OK 74602.
The family is at the home of Gene and Sharrel Jackson, 120 Harth Drive.
TOPEKA, Kan. - George Washington "Poochie" Lyons III, a relative to several Ponca City area residents, died Sunday, April 26, 1998, at his home in Topeka, Kan. He was 47.
The funeral was to be held at 11 a.m. today, May 1, 1998, at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Topeka. Burial, under the direction of Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel, was to be in the Topeka Cemetery.
George Washington "Poochie" Lyons III was born June 19, 1950 in Kansas City, Mo., to George W. and Ann Mae (Baker) Lyons Jr. He attended Washburn and Clark Business College and served in the U.S. Army from 1969-71 in Manheim, Germany.
He was married to Jocelyn Barnes on Dec. 30, 1969 in Topeka, Kan. Lyons was a retired vocational rehabilitation counselor for the state of Kansas. He had formerly managed the Jazz House and Catfish Hollow restaurants. He was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jocelyn, of the home in Topeka; two sons, Bryan and George "Geo" IV, both of Topeka; two daughters, Jenae Hugghis and Angela Lyons, both of Topeka; seven brothers, Levester Lyons of Aurora, Colo., Mark and Marvin Guesby, both of Dallas, Texas, and Larry, LeRoy, Kevin and Morris Guesby all of Topeka; five sisters, Ola Campbell of Manhattan, Kan., Joyce Wilson, Pat Benton, and Wynona and Doris Guesby, all of Topeka; his step-father, U.D. Guesby of Topeka; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
FAIRFAX - Reginald "BeBe" Sapcut, longtime Grayhorse-Fairfax area resident, died at his home Wednesday afternoon, April 29, 1998. He was 43.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ken Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Grayhorse Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Reginald "BeBe" Sapcut was born Sept. 18, 1954, in Odessa, Texas, the son of Leland Virgil and Donna Louise (Kirk) Sapcut. He graduated from McClain High School in Tulsa.
Sapcut had lived most of his adult life in the Grayhorse Community. He was employed as a stock clerk in a manufacturing warehouse. He enjoyed playing soccer.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Leland Virgil and Leda Sapcut of Tulsa; his mother, Donna Irons of Grayhorse; one sister, Mrs. Steven (Lorraine) Houck of Owasso; three nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Ronald Sapcut.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Florence E. MenNe, mother of Evelyn M. Ogan of Ponca City, died Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in Oklahoma City. She was 74.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home, 500 S.W. 104th Street, Oklahoma City. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City.
Florence E. (Kay) MenNe was born Nov. 14, 1923 in Cleora, to Otis A. and Dorothy (Ash) Kay.
Survivors include her husband, Willard MenNe of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Evelyn M. Ogan of Ponca City; three sons Robert F. Parker, Michael V. MenNe and Duane R. MenNe; two brothers, Jack Kay and Franklin J. Kay; three sisters, Beula M. Simon, Rosalea Cole, and Juanita King; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter; her parents; and one brother.
On the 30th of April 1998, Oliver Howe Jr., left his family and friends to be with the Lord. He was 70 years old. He died at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City, Kan.
The funeral will be held at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church, Sunday, May 3, 1998 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Ted Freeman and the Reverend Louis Headman officiating. The traditional Indian feast will be held at noon. Burial will be at the Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City. American Legion Buffalo Post 38 will be the honor guard in attendance.
Oliver Howe Jr. was born Feb. 25, 1928, on the Ponca Indian Reservation. He was the son of Oliver and Mattie (Headman) Howe. He attended Pawnee Indian School, Haskell Institute, and Chilocco Indian School.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949 and served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He received the Korean Service Medal, Army DUC, World War II Victory Medal, United Nations Service, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Occupation w/Asia clasp, Vietnamese Campaign Medal w/device, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (7th award). He was a rifle and pistol expert. Upon completion of 20 years of service, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
After attending Okmulgee Technical College, Oliver was employed with General Electric in Winfield, Kan. for 17 years. He was an ND Inspector when he retired in 1991 at the age of 62.
In his youth, Oliver was considered to be a gifted athlete with many talents. He loved to play competitive sports, including baseball, basketball and football. During his retirement, Oliver was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing Bingo, and visiting his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed taking his boat out to go fishing.
Oliver was a hard worker and devoted companion. He was lighthearted with a genuine sense of humor. He was a good father, grandfather, brother and friend. Oliver - we will truly miss you!
He is survived by his companion of 12 years, Helen Dorsett of Arkansas City, Kan.; one son, Michael Oliver Howe and his wife Debbie of Kingsport, Tenn.; two daughters, Cynthia Amelia Rogers and her husband Steven of Kingsport, Tenn., and Molly Tannehill of Ponca City; five grandchildren, Mike Jr., Sydney, Sabrina, Steven, and Joshua; one brother, Eugene Howe and one sister, Blanche Ribbs, both of Ponca City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wiley John Howe and Earl Sanford Howe Sr.; and one sister, Amelia Howe.
Casket bearers will be Michael Howe, Dwight Howe, Earl Howe Jr., Wiley Whitehorn, Steve Rogers, and Marshall Conkin. Honorary bearers will be Frank Rhodd, Joe Mehojah, Bobby White, Arlington LeClair, Terry Estes, and Fred Ward.
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NEWKIRK - Eleanor L. Leven, longtime Newkirk area resident, died Thursday afternoon, April 30, 1998, at her home near Newkirk. She was 60.
A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk with the Rev. Richard Beckman as celebrant. The Rev. Marvin Leven will assist with the service. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.
A memorial fund has been established with Hospice of Ponca City. Contributions may be made in Mrs. Leven's memory through Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647.
Eleanor L. Leven was born Aug. 18, 1937, in Ponca City, the daughter of William V. and Anna (Lyons) Montgomery. She grew up in the Ponca City area and received her education from St. Mary's Catholic School. After graduation from St. Mary's she was employed at the Federal Land Bank.
On April 21, 1956, she and Dee A. Leven were married in Ponca City. They established their home on a farm south of Newkirk where they have since resided. In 1986, she began working for the Arkansas City School District 470 and worked there until ill health forced her retirement in 1996. She was a member of St. Francis Alter Society for 41 years.
Survivors include her husband, Dee, of the home; two sons and their wives, Hugh A. and Kathy Leven and Wayne F. and Tammy Leven, all of Newkirk; six grandchildren, Jason, Jake, Angie, Tanya, Vance, and David; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Helen Leven of Newkirk; one brother and his wife, J.K. "Bud" and Elizabeth Montgomery of Ponca City; three sisters, Mrs. Eileen Burgell, Mrs. Clarence (Jackie) Cook and Mrs. Bonnie Gray, all of Ponca City; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Dortha Montgomery of Yukon and Mrs. Farena Montgomery of Ponca City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill Montgomery and John Montgomery; one sister, Maxine Irons; and her father-in-law, Frank Leven.
Casket bearers will be her six grandchildren, Jason, Jake, Angie, Tanya, Vance and David. Honorary bearers will be the faculty of the Arkansas City Schools.
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Effie M. Robbins Allen, former Ponca City resident, died in San Diego, Calif., on Wednesday April 29, 1998. She was 86. Survivors include Lois Scott of Ponca City. Local arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
Vernon D. Morris, 330 South Sunset, died early this morning, May 1, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.
Gladys Cobb, died this morning, May 1, 1998, at her home at Westminster Village. She was 85. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Randel of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.
Saturday
William E. Wimsett - Funeral to be at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Church
of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the
direction of Trout Funeral Home.
NEWS BRIEFS
Concert Tickets - Tickets are still available for Saturday's concerts sponsored by KLVV 88.7 FM featuring two nationally acclaimed and award winning Christian singers, Clay Crosse and Jaci Velasquez. The concerts are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Hutchins Memorial and tickets are available at Christian bookstores in Ponca City, Enid, Stillwater and Guthrie and by calling 767-1400.
Pancake and Sausage Feed - American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat) is scheduled for Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 407 West South Avenue. Cost is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children under 12, and free for children under 6. Proceeds go to the American Legion baseball teams.
Style Show - A "Spring in Bloom" style show will be held Monday, 7 p.m., at the FCE building on the Fair Grounds in Blackwell. The event is being sponsored by the Kay County FCE groups and 4-H members. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge.
Indian Tacos - Indian tacos, meat pies, guided tours, and Indian crafts at Standing Bear Park to celebrate the Iris Festival. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, drop by and enjoy lunch, tour the Standing Bear Park and Monument, and see/purchase the authentic Indian crafts.
Tires Slashed - A man in the 800 block of North Pine Street called police at 7:55 a.m. Thursday to report that the tires on his vehicle had been slashed during the night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 25-year-old man at 8:34 a.m. Thursday from the 500 block of East South Avenue for speeding, no driver's license and no insurance.
Window Vandalism - At 10:15 a.m. Thursday, M & M Flowers, 408 East Hartford Avenue, reported someone had rubbed ice cream on their window. Extra patrol was assigned.
Grass Fire - A grass fire was reported at 1:31 p.m. Thursday one mile south of South Avenue on Landfill Road. Fire units responded and extinguished the fire.
Stolen Checks - At 2:09 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 400 block of South Franklin advised police that her roommate had taken her check book and written a check to a grocery store. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 2:53 p.m. Thursday a 21-year-old man was arrested from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street on a Kay County warrant for failure to return rental property.
Injury Accident - Two people were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 3:20 p.m. Thursday after receiving injuries in an accident in the 900 block of South Rock Cliff Road.
Minor Accident - At 4:49 p.m. Thursday a minor, one-vehicle accident was reported at North Waverly Street and Summit Avenue. A report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 5:57 p.m. Thursday from the 800 block of Elm Street on two Kay County warrants for burglary of auto, assault and battery and possession of brass knuckles.
Yard Vandalism - At 7:30 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 400 block of Lansbrook advised police that a van had driven through her yard. An officer was assigned.
Patio Vandalism - At 8:57 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 1600 block of Donahoe Drive called police requesting extra patrol due to juveniles painting her patio.
Arrest - A 20-year-old man was arrested at 9:51 p.m. Thursday from the 700 block of South Waverly Street on three Kay County warrants and a city warrant for failure to obey.
Injury Accident - One person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after receiving injuries in a two vehicle accident at 10:05 p.m. Thursday four miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177.
Arrest - Police arrested a 24-year-old man at 1:57 a.m. Friday
from South First Street and Oklahoma Avenue for no driver's license, no
insurance and careless driving.
EDUCATION
DURHAM - TIP, the Duke University Talent Identification Program, is sponsoring a series of recognition ceremonies to honor some of the most talented seventh graders in the United States. This year a record number of over 21,800 students are invited to attend State Recognition Ceremonies. Ten Ponca City Middle School students will be honored at the University of Tulsa on June 6.
Students receiving honors are: Megan Baugh, Clifton Brown, Ryan Goodman, Brian Harrison, Gavan Jenkinson, Adam Joosten, Susannah Lee, Benjamin Lundeen, Shannon Muchmore and Mark Stahl.
"TIPS's most important function is the identification of talented students," said TIP's Interim Executive Director, Ramon Griffin. "Over the years, we have seen many instances of young people whose abilities were underestimated or overlooked by their teachers or their peers, sometimes even by their parents, and those talents then go to waste. By identifying bright youngsters at an early age and recognizing their abilities, we begin the process of nurturing their talents."
TIP sponsors both State Recognition Ceremonies and a Grand Recognition Ceremony, for the very highest scoring students. Students invited to the Grand Recognition Ceremony earned a math or verbal score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Assessment (ACT) higher than 70 percent of college-bound high school seniors as part of TIP's 18th annual Talent Search. Of the 71,785 students who participated in the 1997-98 Talent Search, 2,144 qualified for this honor. These students also qualify for state recognition.
TIP's Talent Search identifies seventh graders in 16 states in e Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest who have scored in the top three percent on a national achievement test. Students participate by taking either the SAT or the ACT. Talent Search participants receive a variety of educational materials and publications. A results summary and counseling guide help students interpret their scores and provide suggestions for using their ability more effectively. TIP's publications help students find out more about academic opportunities and about the needs and interests of people like themselves. These publications include a guide to educational opportunities, a newsletter, and a magazine on college choices mailed to TIP students in the 10th grade.
TIP is a nonprofit, education organization designed to identify and develop academic talent. Over the past decade, TIP has established itself as the largest program of its kind in the nation.
Parents and students interested in TIP's Talent Search should contact the Duke University TIP office at (919) 684-3847.
Olympic Celebration
Students at Ponca City Middle School will participate in a day of Olympic celebration on May 8. The day's events will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the PCMS football field. Students will have the opportunity to participate in at least one of the variety of activities that will continue throughout the day. The games will conclude with the presentation of medals in the auditorium at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
All-American Scholar
Carrie Evans, daughter of Gene and Connie Evans and the granddaughter of Lyle and Shirley Towse, Ponca City, has been named an All-American Scholar.
Cunningham Receives Scholarship
Greg Cunningham, senior at Po-Hi, has been awarded an $800 Janice and J.I. Gibson Scholarship to attend OSU. He is the son of Vernon and Suzanne Cunningham.
Wittich Participates
Stephanie Wittich, daughter of Darryl and Cindy Wittich, former Ponca City residents, participated in the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament at Kansas State University. Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving program for student teams.
Top Ten Senior
Jamie Carithers has been named one of OSU's Top Ten Seniors in the College of Business Administration. She is married to Tommy Carithers of Ponca City and has three children: Samantha, Nicholas and Alexandra.
Manning Performs
Kim Manning, 1996 Po-Hi graduate, recently performed in the University of Tulsa Department of Theater's production of Stephen Sondheim's "Company." She is the daughter of Kathy Manning, Ponca City.
Retirement Reception
The staff and PTA of Woodlands School would like to invite the public to attend a retirement reception honoring Linda Wilson and Joyce Myers on May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Woodlands cafeteria.
Sproul To Graduate
Daniel Alan Sproul, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lawler, Ponca City, will graduate from OSU on May 9. He is the son of Rex and Cyndi Sproul of Brooklyn, New York, and paternal grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sproul of Isabella, Okla.
Valedictorian Scholarships
Erin Love, Elizabeth Bednarski, Kimberly Ghylin and Reona Walling, all seniors at Po-Hi, have accepted the 1998 Oklahoma State University Valedictorian Scholarship. The scholarship package is worth up to $6,000 per student. Love is the daughter of Curtis and Cindy Love, Ponca City; Bednarski is the daughter of Albert and Lynn Bednarski, Ponca City; Ghylin is the daughter of Nancy Ghylin of Ponca City and Allison Ghylin of Bismarck, North Dakota; and Walling is the daughter of Barry and Kim Walling, Ponca City.
Pioneer Technology Center's medical assisting students received awards at the annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Spring Leadership Conference.
The conference was held at the Clarion Hotel in Oklahoma City. Other conference events were held at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Rockwell Pet Clinic and Moore-Norman, Mid-Del, Francis Tuttle and Metro Tech area vo-tech schools.
More than 1,000 students, assisted by more than 100 local chapter HOSA advisors, participated in about 60 health-related competitive events during the conference.
HOSA is a national organization for students who are enrolled in health occupations education. Lynn Hughes, state HOSA advisor, said the organization offers students the opportunity to develop leadership and job skills that are applicable in the work place.
Through HOSA membership, students learn to develop a better understanding
of health-related issues. HOSA also actively involves members in school
community, state and national activities, providing members with the opportunity
to travel, meet new people and share ideas. Students gain exposure to the
world in which their goals and plans are based upon their individual development.
LIFESTYLES
Bill and Beth McClelland were honored with a dinner and celebration April 5 at the Faith Tabernacle Fellowship Hall on the occasion of their 20th wedding anniversary. Hosting the event were their three daughters and spouses, Larry Steven and Sharon White of Ponca City, Donita Lawrence of Oklahoma City and Stephen and Veda Grose of Newkirk. The couple was married April 7, 1978 at Faith Tabernacle.
Mr. McClelland was employed by Conoco for 41 years, retiring in 1985. He is a member of the Ponca City Historical Preservation Advisory panel and is active with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. His hobbies are historical research and gospel singing.
Mrs. McClelland was employed in sales work for 40 years. She has taught Sunday school for youth for many years and was youth leader in Assembly of God churches in Oklahoma City and Houston, Texas for 10 years. She is also active with RSVP and is director of the food closet at Faith Tabernacle and active in other areas of the church. Her hobbies include gospel singing, crafts and gardening.
Among those attending the dinner were grandchildren and great-grandchildren: John and Stephanie Bolieu, Bryanna and Joshua of George West, Texas; Misty Brownfield and Shannon Robinson of Ponca City; Shelly Fields of Shidler and Robbie Grose of Newkirk.
A son, Steven Crain of Vinita, and daughters Terry Olsen of Pratt, Kan. and Paula Williams of Stillwater, were unable to attend.
Judy Branch hosted the April 27 meeting of Eta Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority with 14 members present. Sylvia Smith presided at the meeting and Julie Collins and Nancy Taylor were thanked for their work in decorating for the Founder's Day banquet.
The April service project is The Mission and it was reported that 18 people had attended the Poverty Party held at Linda Paulson's home on April 17. The group received information on the Branson Getaway scheduled for Nov. 13-15.
Members looked through several past scrapbooks and Carol Mounts received the Beta Bud Basket with Judy Branch winning the door prize. The annual birthday party will be held May 11 in the Paulson home. Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert as well as a present for the secret sister gift exchange.
April has been a "big" month for the DeWayne Muret family of Newkirk.
In a ceremony on April 25 the Oklahoma Accountancy Board welcomed 134 new certified Public Accountants in the Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Auditorium in Oklahoma City - one of which was Paul Muret, son of the DeWayne Murets. A 1992 graduate of Blackwell High School, Paul received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University in Agriculture Economics/Accounting in 1996, and is now employed by World Com Communications in Tulsa.
On April 23, a daughter, Sarah Muret, graduated from Platt Technical College in Tulsa with certification in Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy. She has completed her internship with Utica Doctor's Group and with Dr. Davis at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa. A 1995 graduate of Blackwell High School, she is presently employed by Columbia Hospital in Tulsa in the emergency room.
An installation of officers for Xi Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority was held April 27 at the home of Sue May. New officers are Lisa Mena, president; Becky Bezdeck, vice president; Linda Turner, Recording secretary; Lynda Smith, Corresponding secretary; Patsy Hastings, treasurer. Lisa Mena was elected "Girl of the Year."
Chapter members made final plans for the ways and means project which will be a garage sale May 16 at the home of Susan Henshaw. A pricing and organization party will be held the previous evening. Proceeds will be used to assist a family at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The past year chapter members painted a portion of the Child Development Center as one of it's projects. The chapter will meet at Lynda Smith's house May 4 to work on another community project. The traveling basket provided by Patsy Hastings was won by Pam Palmer.
Members of the Miriam Class of First Baptist Church met in the Williamsburg Parlor for the April meeting. Odell Watson, Assistant Outreach leader, opened the meeting and a skit was read by Maizie Russell and Audrey Rogers entitled "A Conversation With God."
Fay Johnson, class teacher, brought an electric mixer and all of the ingredients needed to make a homemade hand lotion. She gave the recipe to class members.
Hostesses were Vivian Davis and Emmy Lyall. Members are encouraged to attend the May 18 meeting and bring a guest.
Style Show
A "Spring in Bloom" style show will be held Monday, May 4, 7 p.m., at the FCE building on the Fair Grounds in Blackwell. The event is being sponsored by the Kay County FCE groups and 4-H members. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge.
Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met April 13 in the home of Sammie Coats with June Miller leading the opening ritual and Jan Ellison conducting roll call. Cindy Wardlow gave the treasurer's report and announcement was made that Founder's Day tickets had been sent to city council. Jan Ellison purchased the Founder's Day banquet gift from the chapter.
Plans for volunteers at the Vietnam Memorial Wall were finalized. The
traveling basket was given to June Miller by Sammie Coats and Jan Ellison
won the mystery gift. Members completed the scrapbook and the next meeting
was scheduled for April 27 at the home of Patsy Bray.
RELIGION
The Children's Choir from Sunset Baptist Church left early Saturday morning, April 25, 1998, for Shawnee with 26 children. The Children's Choir went to Oklahoma Baptist University for a Children's Choir Festival. Those attending were Abbie Whitlock, Sage Wojcik, Matthew Reeder, Melissa Reeder, Kate Burg, Jason Hays, Brandon Hays, Danielle Hays, Micah Wright, Aaron Wright, Lindsey Pruitt, Daak Love, Britny Cranford, Angela Osborne, Jennifer Sherman, Denny Creamer, Rikki Creamer, Nikki Brock, Jacob McVay, Coalton Saylor, Andy Montoya, Angela Arbonna, Lea Arbona, Vangie Wilson, Alison Bishop and Whitney Hewitt.
At the festival the children sang two songs that were judged - "God Hears His Children When They Pray" written by Cindy Berry and "Sing to the Lord" written by Don Schlosser - receiving "Superior" on both songs. Later in the morning, all the choirs from across the state met together to learn three songs that were to be performed, as a Mass Choir, during the Worship Service to close the festival - "Dear Heavenly Father" by J. Paul Williams/Lloyd Larson, "Esther" by J. Paul Williams/Patti Drennan, and "Faith That's Sure" by Suzanne Lord. Directing the choirs was J. Paul Williams, who also wrote the song "Esther". The Children's Choir from Sunset was chosen, out of all the choirs attending, to sing the closing song for the Worship Service - "God Hears His Children When They Pray", which was one of the pieces that they performed for the contest , receiving a "Superior" rating.
The Children's Choir at Sunset is directed by Joan Wright, assisted by Mary Reeder and Jenny Hardin. They meet every Wednesday evening at 5:45 for a snack supper and rehearsal. Children's Choir is for all children in first through sixth grades.
The Maynards from Phoenix, Ariz. will be presenting a special conference on Friday evening, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at First Assembly of God.
The "Fractured Life" Conference is being hosted by the Marriage and Family Class of First Assembly and will be open to the public at no charge. The power-packed conference will address dealing with and ministering to those who have had one or another type of situation in life, which has caused a fracture in relationships, dreams, desires and goals.
Topics being taught will consist of anger, depression, hurt and the multitudes of situations resulting from abuse. The information is scripturally sound and based on God's word as found in the Bible, it was pointed out.
The conference is free and lunch will be served on Saturday. Free child care will be provided on both days.
Wesleyan Bible Church Plans Special Services
Wesleyan Bible Church, 410 Fairview, invites the public to attend special services this weekend with the Rev. Terry Jackson of Harriman, Tenn.
Service times are Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.
Come and enjoy the Bible-based spirit-filled messages of the Rev. Mr. Jackson.
Presbyterian Women Attend Spring Gathering
Women from the First Presbyterian Church traveled to Guymon Sunday, April 26 for the Spring Gathering of the Presbyterian Women of the Cimarron Presbytery.
Bonita James, Moderator of the local women; Marian Hudson, treasurer of the local organization and of the Presbytery Women; Frances Waldron, chairman of the Presbytery Women Search Committee, Ginny Cagley and Bernice Baxter attended from Ponca City.
Women of the Guymon Presbyterian Church provided free bed and breakfast. The speaker for the day was Betty Martin from Amarillo, Texas who spoke about trips to Belitze with a team sponsored by the Medical Mission Foundation of the Presbyterian Church and other contributions. In spite of the rainy, stormy weather, seventy women attended the meeting. Especially noteworthy was the luncheon served by the Guymon ladies and the outstanding hospitality provided.
March for Jesus Sets Informational Meeting
For any individual or church interested in participating at any level in the May 30 Global March for Jesus, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m,. at the First Church of God, West Grand and Peachtree.
Flag choreography training will begin on Sunday, May 3 from 5:15 to 6 p.
m. at the Foursquare Church, located in the old Lincoln school on West Broadway. Contact number is 765-4982.
'Come Let Us Reason Together'
The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites the public to share God's word with them every week. Sunday Bible classes are held at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 o'clock and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels, nursery through adult.
Bible thought: "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (I Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Do you ever live life in the "I'll be happy when" mode? How much energy do we invest in future fulfillment, all the while letting the present slip away? Like - when schooling is through, when the car and house are paid off. These thoughts can detract from the beauty of the "now" moment.
True joy is found in the treasure of today, regardless of circumstances. Today has something in it for thanksgiving and the realization that God is.
Sunday night, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. the Carol and Junior Choirs of St. Paul's United Methodist Church will present the musical "The Secret of My Success" written by Celeste Clydesdale and arranged by David Clydesdale.
The Children's Choirs, under the direction of William Harrison, will give the audience a peek into the board room of Solomon and Associates. CEO Bing Solomon is interviewing a prospective employee, Miss Morebucks, an ambitious young executive who wants to make lots of money for the company, and herself. Mr. Solomon and his associates, with the help of the "Hollywood" Hillbillies, try to show her that there is more to life than just making money. Through use of the Scriptures and a re-enactment of the Good Samaritan parable, Miss Morebucks finally sees her true path.
The cast for the production includes members of the Junior Choir: Jesse Light as Bing Solomon; Chelsey Cobb as Miss Morebucks; Todd Wooton, Leslie Jones, Catherine Sonnichsen, and Andrew Harrison as the "Hollywood" Hillbillies; Jennifer Cobb as the Narrator; Danny Gilliland as the Contemporary Christian Rock Star; Brittany Bull as the Professor of Theology; Bryan Sekine as the Bank President; and Abby Fry as the Limo Driver. Other members of the cast include Katie Southard, Kendra Davis, Wesley Light, Caitlin Robertson, Britany Lawrence, Steven Warren, Ellen Lundeen, and David Harrison. Soloists include Chelsey Cobb, Todd Wooton, Caitlin Robertson, and Jesse Light. Members of the chorus are provided by the Carol Choir. Accompanist for the choirs is Kathy Wooton.
The public is invited to attend this delightfully entertaining musical.
The Pioneer Christian Crusaders chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association will host the annual Run for the Son this Saturday at noon at Crestview Baptist Church, east of Ponca City, on U.S. 60. Motorcyclists will be coming from all over the state to bring their contributions for the Run for the Sun.
The money collected will be used to buy motorcycles for missionaries in their own countries - those who minister in very remote parts of the world. This helps pastors and evangelists to get to their people living in jungles, villages, and distant towns. Also motorcycles are purchased to minister to motorcyclists in the U.S. and to provide money for tracts and publications to reach bikers for the Lord, it was reported.
The Crusaders rode as a group in the parade to the Vietnam Wall on April 18. Many of the members volunteered at the Wall and helped to serve visitors.
The chapter will hold its monthly meeting at the Conestoga Restaurant Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. Anyone interested on motorcycles is invited. The chapter will meet at the Triple T station at the corner of Waverly and U.S. 60 to ride to Tonkawa to the Conestoga.
The Crusaders meet every Tuesday night (weather permitting) at 6 p.m. for a fun ride. Anyone is welcome to join in the ride.
A Bible study is held on the second and fourth Mondays, usually at the home of Pete and Joyce Myers. For more information, call 765-3164.
April 19 the Crusaders met and rode to the First United Methodist Church for the morning service. The Crusaders enjoyed the worship and fellowship. The blessing of the bunnies was especially appreciated as the Domestic Violence Center is one of their projects.
All bikers or want-to- be- bikers are invited to ride with the Crusaders, meet for food and fellowship, or study God's word. For more information call Harold White 765-3740 or Jeff O'Kelley 762-5896.
Sunday, May 3 in the Christian Church Year is called the Fourth Sunday of Easter or Good Shepherd Sunday. That will be the central thought for the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services at First Lutheran Church. The Gospel reading for the day speaks of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and His sheep who always listen to the Shepherd's voice. There is a sense of peace that enfolds us, knowing that the Good Shepherd is watching over us and caring for us. We, as sheep, always seem to want to wander and get into trouble. Our Shepherd came to rescue us, and now we have the privilege of praising and honoring Him through our worship.
Pastor Ramsey's sermon is titled "Journey from Jerusalem: Listening to the Shepherd." In the first service the Adult Choir will sing the anthem, "Brother James' Air," which is a setting of Psalm 23. In the second service Codie Wolf will sing the anthem "Shepherd of Love."
Special plans are being made for the services on May 10. There will be a Celebration of Motherhood, in which all mothers are honored for their dedication to their families and to the Lord.
Once again the members of First Lutheran invite you to worship with them.
If you are without a church home, and would like to know more about the
Lutheran Church, Pastor Ramsey is conducting an information class on Wednesday
evenings at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Feel free to join the class or
call 762-1111.
SPORTS
ENID - Thursday afternoon the Lady Wildcat tennis team erased some lingering suspicion that they are, in fact, immortal, falling to Enid in a tournament style dual, 1-3.
The Wildcats also lost, falling to the Plainsmen, 0-4.
Despite a big win by No. 1 singles player Ashley Roussel, the Lady Cats lost in three other matches to take the loss.
Roussel survived a tenacious foe in Amber Elliott to pick up the Lady Cats' sole win, 6-2, 6-4.
"Ashley played a smart, consistent match," said coach Don Lambring. "Amber is like a backboard, they'd have some rallies that were 20 or 30 shots. I just told Ashley not to get frustrated, to be patient, and she wound up doing a good job."
Mea Alexander, filling in for Emmy Hufnagel (illness), lost in straight sets to Karen Lakely, 6-1, 6-1, while In No. 1 doubles, Natalie Lindsay and Abby Frick also fell in straight sets to Smith-Breece, 6-0, 6-1.
In No. 2 doubles, Romi Foreman and Melissa Collogan, who rarely lose games, much less entire sets, picked up a rare, 6-3, 6-3 loss to Reddy-Williams, a duo they had beaten previously.
"I don't know what happened, really," said Lambring. "I'm just glad they got that out of their system. But they'll rebound, they'll come back strong."
After missing the Bishop Kelly Tournament on Monday, the dual represents slight practice time for the Lady Cats before traveling to the Girls' Regional on Monday.
The boys' had an even rougher time with the Plainsmen, dropping all four matches in straight sets to take the loss and fall to 3-2 in dual meets this year.
Bilal Agha fell in No. 1 singles to Florian Meier, 6-0, 6-0, while Daniel Lee - while playing in what coach Steve Larimer termed the "best match of the day" - dropped a two-set decision to Matt Jeffery, 7-5, 6-3.
In No. 1 doubles, Matt Stuemky and Jason Nigh fell to Chris Rabold and David Bush, 6-2, 6-0, while No. 2 Micha Alexander and Tim Frick also went down in two sets, 6-3, 7-5, to Ryan Perry and Sami Kokkomen.
The Wildcats have make-up duals Tuesday and Thursday before traveling to the boys' regional on May 11.
TULSA - The Wildcat junior varsity baseballers had their bats going Thursday night, as they banged out 18 total hits en route to splitting a double header with Tulsa Union.
Though the Cats dropped the first game, 14-7, they turned things around in the second to pound the Redskins, 11-6.
The Cats fell behind in the first game after a nine hit, nine run first inning by the Redskins. Though the Poncans battled back behind strong hitting by J. Michael Sharron (2-for-3, 2 RBI's), Anthony Stark (2-for-3, RBI), and Buddy McCoy (1-for-2, 3 RBI's), it wasn't enough, as the Redskins assailed the Poncans with five more runs in the third and fourth innings to take the win.
In the second game, however, it was the Cats bolting to the early lead, picking up three runs in each of the first two innings. Though the Redskins answered with six runs of their own over the next three innings, the Cats put the game away with a strong, five run fifth inning.
Hitting well in that game were Sharron (1-for-2, 2 RBI's), Stephen Michael (3-for-3, 2 RBI's), and Buddy McCoy (2-for-3).
The Cats also had just two total errors on the night.
"We played really well," said Wildcat assistant coach Mike Gronigan, "we're hitting better than we have in a long time. Bryan (Coppock) also pitched an excellent game for us, and Tulsa Union has got some good hitters."
The JVers conclude their season tonight, traveling to Broken Arrow for another double header.
SUMMER BASEBALL - Kids, Inc.'s Baseball and Softball Complex will be the site of five National Invitational Tournaments in June and July.
The first is the ASA 10-and-under Fastpitch Softball, Class B Tournament June 18-21.
On June 26-26, Kids, Inc., will host two age-bracket baseball tournaments. The 10-and-under and 12-and-under tournaments will be held on separate fields at the complex.
An 8-and-under Control-Pitch baseball tournament is scheduled for July 10-12.
The fifth tournament, is the annual ASA 8-and-under control pitch softball tournament July 23-26
Teams wanting to enter any of these tournaments can contact Mary Miller (762-1848, Fax 763-7293) or Stephanie Ward (762-6139)
Fly Fishermen - The Stillwater Fly Fishers' Club will meet at the Stillwater Outfitter, 124 S. Main, Stillwater, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 5. The guest speakers will be from Luxury Largemouth Fishing Resort, Custom Angle Rods, and Outdoor Pride Fishing Floats. Everyone is welcome to attend.
L.W.M.G.A. 4-man team event
Pairings for Saturday, May 2
One Low Gross score
One Low Net score per hole
8:45 - M. Hunsaker, M. Knight, K. Altman, B. Spore
8:37 - P. Carey, D. Bryan, E. Isenberg, G. Wood
8:53 - A. Gard, T. Senseman, A. Spore, D. Slingar
8:30 - J. Clark, S. Dillon, D. Creed, T. Underwood
9:00 - D. McGregor, C. Poet, O. White, R. Sober
9:07 - J. Bowlin, C. Bussey, R. Shupe, R. Mersman
9:15 - T. Courtney, J. Dixon, B. Roller, J. McSmith
9:23 - R. Donald, S. Frick, W. Brownfield, T. Moore
9:30 - B. Powers, T. Lane, J. Stanger, D. Cooper
9:37 - S. Cales, T. Delaney, D. McCeary, K. Tapp
10:00 - B. Bussey, J. Maddox, S. Vidrickson, M. Moore
9:45 - J. Hager, P. Taylor, J. Lessert, D. Kiser
9:53 - O. Blackstar, P. Roblyer, C. Mallett, B. Pollard
Ponca City Soccer Association
Under 10 Girls
Irish Pirincess 1, Tornadoes 0
Sonic Blasters 1, PC Thunder 1
Panthers 6, Arrows 1
Cyclones 1, Bulldogs 0
Under 10 Boys
Wizards 3, Taz 1
Sharks 9, Green Team 0
Lions 5, Golden Eagles 0
Cobras 12, Strikers 0
Under 12 Girls
Panthers 6, Roadrunner Stars 1
PC Flash 6, Angels 0
PC Sharks 6, Cheetahs 2
Under 12 Boys
Starz 12, Strikers 4
Hurricanes 13, Big Green 3
Big Green 8, Strikers 5
Under 14 Girls
PC Flash 8, Crush 1
PC Clash 6, Crush 3
Lightning 3, Purple People 0