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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, June 9, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALKawFest 2000 Opens Tonight At Sandy Beach KawFest 2000 Opens Tonight At Sandy BeachKAW LAKE — If you’ve got the summer-time blues ... KawFest 2000 may be the answer. Tonight and tomorrow, Sandy Beach on Kaw Lake will be the setting for music and fun. Family Night kicks off KawFest tonight at 7 p.m. featuring two contemporary Christian bands. One Light, a contemporary quartet of four women from Arkansas City, will take the stage first, followed by Sky Pilots, a five-piece band whose music ranges from light contemporary Christian to the edgier Christian alternative rock. In addition, KLVV will provide music and games for children. Saturday evening, the Zen Oakies will perform with their own special blend of music inspired by early British groups and B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson. Winding up the evening will be Glenn R. Townsend, a powerful three-piece blues/rock band from Tulsa. Also on Saturday, a Tracker two-man fishing board will be given away with other prizes. KawFest 2000 will continue on Sunday with the National Qualifier Jet Sport competition. Admission to KawFest 2000 is free to those wearing a KawFest 2000 T-shirt. Otherwise, admission is $6 per day/per person with those under eight free. DEATHSJerry D. Bejcek Jerry D. BejcekORANGE, Calif. — Jerry D. Bejcek, resident of Glendora, Calif., died Sunday, June 4, 2000, in the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora, Calif. He was 61. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, in the St. John Lutheran Church in Covina, Calif. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Orange, Calif., under the direction of Shannon-Donegan Chapel of Orange, Calif. Jerry D. Bejcek was born April 1, 1939, in Pawnee County, the son of Albert and Norene Bejcek. He was a Lutheran teacher for 32 years at St. John Lutheran Church and School. Survivors include his wife Melinda Bejcek of the home in Glendora, Calif.; and his parents of Ponca City. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the scholarship fund to help children attend school to St. John Lutheran Church and School, 304 East Covina Boulevard, Covina, Calif. 91722. Abie Goldman DobbinsNEWKIRK — Abie Goldman “Richard” Dobbins, resident of Newkirk, died Wednesday night, June 7, 2000, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 59. Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m. Friday, June 9, in St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Beckman officiating. Burial followed in Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Abie Goldman Dobbins was born Nov. 23, 1940, in Marion, Ill., the son of William and Viola (Cooper) Dobbins. At the age of four, he was placed in an orphanage in Denver, Colo. He grew up and received his education in Denver. After leaving the orphanage, he worked as a laborer all over the United States. On May 7, 1981, he married Virginia Fries in Ponca City. They established their first home in Ponca City, where he was employed as a welder. They moved to Newkirk in 1995. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He enjoyed working on cars, making ceramics and watching television. He is survived by his wife Virginia; three stepsons, David Counterman, Brian Counterman and John Thibault, all of Newkirk; a daughter, Angie Dobbins of Garden City, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Melody Counterman and Carmen Fields, both of Newkirk; eight step grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Casket bearers were Randy Fields, Kenny Brakey, Teddy Backhaus, Alvin Moulton, Dustin Fields, Jeremy Wilson and Luke Fields. William E. CarrollFAIRFAX — William E. “Gene” Carroll, resident of Fairfax, died Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2000, in the Fairfax Manor Nursing Home. He was 80. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Fairfax Cemetery with The Rev. Ken Lewis officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. William E. Carroll was born Jan 19, 1920 in Fairfax, the son of William Thomas and Josephine Revard (DeNoya) Carroll. He attended school in Fairfax until he was 10 years old, when he and his family moved to Portland, Ore. He graduated from high school in Portland. He returned to Fairfax in 1980 after retiring from Consolidated Freight Lines as a truck driver. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elks Club and PRCA Rodeo Association. Survivors include his wife, June McCann of the home; a son, Thomas E. Carroll of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Jenny L. Lee of Kiefer; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Camileta Carroll and Marcella Carroll. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Harry SchultzPERRY — Harry Schultz, resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at his home. He was 93. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the Assembly of God Church in Perry with the Revs. Lonnie Rutherford and Melvin Charles officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Billings under the direction of Brown-Sisson Funeral Home of Perry. Harry Schultz was born March 15, 1907, in Goltry, the son of Peter A. and Katherine (Jantz) Schultz. He married May Margaretha Voss on Dec. 9, 1933, in Perry. He was employed as a school bus driver and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include six sons, Harry R. Schultz of Ponca City, Cleo Schultz of Wagoner, Roy Schultz of Lafayette, Ind., John Schultz of Ponca City, Steve Schultz of Pawnee and Darrel Schultz of Ponca City; four daughters, Rodena Pelnar of McPherson, Kan., Kay Hudges of Talala, Joy DeBoard of Blackwell and Naomi Ruth Schultz of Ponca City; two brothers, Lester Schultz of Perry and Pete Schultz of Billings; two sisters, Mable Parker of Enid and Ruby Rutherford of Perry; 28 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, five brothers and three sisters. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Ponca City, c/o Brown-Sisson Funeral Home, 1010 North Seventh Street, Perry, Okla. 73077. Ellen Darlene TestermanNEWKIRK — Ellen Darlene Testerman, longtime Newkirk resident, died early Wednesday morning, June 7, 2000, at her home in Newkirk. She was 59. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, June 12, in the Newkirk Church of Christ with Mr. Danny W. Cornish officiating. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m., and Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. Ellen Darlene Testerman was born Nov. 5, 1940, in Newkirk, the daughter of Stephen Cecil and Minnie Bell (Hunt) Richards. With the exception of two years, the family lived in California during World War II. She grew up and received her education in Newkirk. During her teen-age years, she was active in 4-H Club. She graduated from Newkirk High School with the class of 1959. On Sept. 20, 1959, she married Sidney Ralph Testerman in Newkirk. They established their first home in Newkirk, moving later to Oklahoma City then to Arkansas City, Kan., where they lived for 10 years. In 1970 they moved to Texas where she was employed in child care. In 1974, they returned to Newkirk, and she was employed in the Kay County Assessor’s office. In 1986 they moved to Irving, Texas, and she became the director of the Christian Service of the Southwest. In 1989 they again returned to Newkirk and she was employed in the Kay County Clerk’s office. She retired in 1998 due to ill health. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She had also been a member of the Newkirk Business Club. Over the years she had taken classes in child care, psychology and computer science. She enjoyed painting with oils and watercolor, stamping art and creating greeting cards, taking pictures, and computer graphics. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Sidney Bret Testerman of Winter Springs, Fla.; one daughter, Jaime Ann Testerman of Barnsdall; two brothers, Shannon Lee Richards of Blackwell and Curtis Dean Richards of Seattle, Wash.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Debra Kay Testerman, and her parents. Casket bearers will be R.J. Testerman, Stephen Testerman, Dana Richards, Sean Richards, Rich Testerman and Clay Testerman. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City or Newkirk Church of Christ, c/o Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, Okla. 74647-0468. ObituariesHazel L. StieberHazel L. Stieber, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday morning, June 8, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 84. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000, at the First Lutheran Church in Ponca City with the Rev. Ernest Quillen presiding. Burial will be at the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Hazel Stieber was born Aug. 25, 1915, at McCloud, the daughter of Thomas Benton Sanders and Lucy Elmira (Roberts) Sanders. She grew up in McCloud and attended the McCloud schools. On Feb. 10, 1932, she was united in marriage to W.R. “Bill” Stieber in McCloud, where the couple made their first home. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1937 before moving to California in 1939. They returned to Ponca City in 1945. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Women’s Guild. Her enjoyments included raising her family and loving her grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Bill Stieber and wife, Eileen of Ponca City, Howard Stieber and wife, Mona of Pawnee, and Jim Stieber and wife Janice of Kildare; three daughters, Betty Horinek and husband, Lawrence of Kildare, Peggy J. Krenn of Ponca City and Pat Stieber of Ponca City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, E.J. Sanders; and two sisters, Mable Scott and Jessie Flynn. Casket bearers will be grandsons, Bob Stieber, Batt Stieber, Bruce Stieber, Justin Krenn, Jason Stieber, and Jon Stieber. Honorary bearers will be granddaughters, Ann Murphy, Lea Barth, Carrie Riseling, Jill Reiss, Tracey Larson, Kalen Krenn, Sharon Stieber and Leah Stieber. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Women’s Guild, 1101 North Fourth, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary - NEWS BRIEFS-- Accident — An accident in the 1900 block of East Woodlands was reported to Ponca City police at 9:26 a.m. Thursday. Vehicle received very minor damage. The information was logged. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Accident — A minor accident in the 300 block of South Eighth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 11:51 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Hanging Baskets, 50% off regular price, while supplies last. Keathly Nursery. 2448 Bridge Ave. adv. Pauline Steak and shrimp dinner $11.95 Friday the 9th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of East South Avenue reported at 12:12 p.m. Thursday that a 61-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under suspension. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Weather Lab’s 24hr. weather-line, 762-9999. adv. Subject Held — Probation and parole advised Ponca City police they were holding a 57-year-old woman on two Garfield County warrants at 1:47 p.m. Thursday. The woman was taken into police custody. Skips Taxi cab service. Seven days a week, 24 hours. 716-0979 or 762-6442. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 5:02 p.m. Thursday that a man had driven away without paying for $2 in gas. Subject was located in the 500 block of South Twelfth. Female driver of vehicle said she didn’t realize they hadn’t paid. Officer escorted them back to pay for the gas. Swim Gear available for purchase at the summer sizzler swim meet, Ambuc Pool, Friday, June 9 (late afternoon) and all day June 10 and 11. adv. Summer Flowering Bulbs- 50% off regular price while supplies last. Keathly Nursery. 2448 Bridge Ave. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 2900 block of North Union Street reported to Ponca City police at 5:35 p.m. Thursday that a man had driven away without paying for $5 in gas. Subject was found. He told police that he didn’t realize he hadn’t paid because he had bought some other items as well. Subject returned and paid for gas. www.HeartandHealth.com -Buy or sell Rexall natural health products online. adv. Burglary — Someone in the 1000 block of North Seventh Street reported to Ponca City police at 5:48 p.m. Thursday that three juveniles had been caught breaking into the old concession stand at Ponca City High School. Two officers were assigned. Police took into custody a 16-year-old boy, 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old boy for burglary. New Clothes 20-30% off. Used clothes 10% off. Used shoes 25% off. Select toys 50% off. Bearly New. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Fourteenth Street and East Oklahoma Avenue reported that a 31-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension and speeding at 9:40 p.m. Thursday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 900 block of Riviera Drive reported that a 39-year-old woman was being held for public intoxication at 12:09 a.m. Friday. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Subjects Held — An officer in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street reported that a 38-year-old man and a 44-year-old man were being taken into custody for public intoxication at 3:28 a.m. Friday. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. County Board to Meet — The Kay County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday in the Courthouse. The meeting will also include the opening of bids at 10 a.m. for several items including a flex-wing mower, medical supplies, roller shelves and election ballots. -- LIFESTYLESLittle News Little NewsSteve and Kim Barr of Ponca City announce the birth of a daughter, Jenna Marie, at 6:19 p.m., May 16, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Jenna has a sister, Kelsea Jayd, 6, and twin brothers, James and Jacob Dalton, 4. Maternal grandparents are James and Janice Martin of Tonkawa. Paternal grandparents are Sheryl Settles of Weatherford, Mary Cook of Loveland, Colo., and the late Ricky Barr. Kinzie Elizabeth Peters is the name chosen by Tim and Peggy (Stolhand) Peters of Ponca City, for their daughter born at 2:11 p.m. June 1, 2000, in St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. Kinzie weighed 1 pound, 12 ounces, and measured 13 inches long. Grandparents are Fred and Mary Stolhand of Ponca City, Judy Peters of Ponca City, and the late Richard Peters. Great-grandparents are Bert and Florine Peters of Ponca City. Announcing the birth of a son are Bill and Theresa Horinek of Newkirk. Anthony Robert Horinek was born at 9:24 a.m. May 23, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 21 3/4 inches long. He has two brothers, Matthew and Michael. Maternal grandparents are Leo and Mary Wiederholt of Princeton, Kan., and paternal grandparents are the late George and Agnes Horinek. Great-grandmother is Elizabeth Terry of Kiowa, Kan. Announcement is being made by Justin and Pam Knight of Ponca City of the birth of their son at 2:57 a.m. May 23, 2000. Jacob Allen Knight weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. He has a sister, Katelyn Marie Knight. Maternal grandparents are Phil and Kathy Mogen of Manila, Philippines. Paternal grandparents are Janet Knight of Ponca City, and the late Rodney Knight. Great-grandparents are Dora Howard, Verna and Willer Seikkula, Thelma Mogen, Louise Wilson, the late Harold Mogen, and the late Aldene Duroy. Piano Students Present RecitalA spring piano recital was performed May 23 by students of Jenarold Jones and Donita Cooper. A variety of music was played by Jones’ students, Andrea Sanford, Ethan Palmer, Kara Palmer, Jenna Enevoldsen, Hannah Palmer, Charlcy Hermanson, Leslie Jones, Jamie Trout, Jonathan Trout, Jennifer Arner, and Brianna Hermanson. Cooper’s students, who played several selections, included Michelle Hoffman, Dominique Jackson, Charleston Noble, Jennifer Sherman, Rebekah Mair, and Robbie Powell. Senior piano award went to Brianna Hermanson. Winning awards for participating in the organ guild recital were Jamie Trout, Jonathan Trout, Hannah Palmer, and Kara Palmer. District Achievement audition participant was Jenna Enevoldsen. Winning first year gold cups were Kara Palmer, Hannah Palmer and Jenna Enevoldsen. Receiving second gold cups were Charlcy Hermanson and Jamie Trout. Music Festival participants were Andrea Sanford, Jamie Trout, Ethan Palmer, Jenna Enevoldsen, Charlcy Hermanson, Jennifer Arner, Kara Palmer, Brianna Hermanson, Hannah Palmer, Leslie Jones, and Jonathan Trout. EDUCATIONHonor Rolls Announced at West Middle School Honor Rolls Announced at West Middle SchoolThe honor rolls from West Middle School have been announced. Students on the Principal’s Honor Roll received a 4.0 GPA or above, while those on the Faculty Honor Roll maintained a 3.0 to 3.9 GPA with no grade below a “C.” Students on the Principal’s Honor Roll were Laura Borkenhagen, Jennifer Bounds, Allison Brown, Matt Brown, Cody Carlile, Cody Chao, Kelsey Cowan, Jennifer Daniel, Lauren Degan, Alma DeLaGarza, Kent Dennis, Robert Dick, Megan Dickey, Maleah Dyer, Sara Ebbert, David Eyster, April Forcum, Kevin Fore, Jon Furnas, Samuel Garlett, Alicia garson, Mindy Hamrick, Andrea Hardiman, Cody Harris, Thomas Hawley, Danielle Hays, Maira Hester, Chad Holder, Morgan Hudsonpillar, Brian James, Leslie Jones, Jared Kelle, Dallas Ketchum, Dustin Klopp, Dawn Kruckeberg, Rod Lancaster, Laura Lechtenberg, Jamie Lentz, Megann Longmore, Erika Martin, Kyle Maxon, Jennifer Miller, Amanda Moore, Dara Moyer, Tiffany Myers, Ryan O’Connor, Courtney Orange, Hannah Palmer, Rachel Potts, Sarah Powell, Sameera Rahman, Haley Schauvliege, Skylar Skaggs, Katie Slavin, Tia Swopes, Racheal Vinyard, Daniel Whitaker and Kelsey Whitebay. Faculty Honor Roll Those listed on the Faculty Honor Roll include Staci Adams, Laura Aguilar, Vanessa Ailey, Christopher Anderson, Jaron Anerson, Elizabeth Arechiga, Deidre Arnold, Aaron Auld, Shawn Baca, Amanda Backhaus, Todd Bader, Wesly Badley, Charles Barraclough, Cory Behara, Katie Behara, Brett Biddinger, Paul Bjornen, Ashley Boring, Charlene Briner, Jessica Brown, Kelly Brown, Ryann Buckley, Kathryn Burg, Kenneth Campbell, Shemeka Carnes, Cheyenne Cartlidge, Phillip Chapman, Amanda Choate, Colby Cloud, Tatiana Collins, Mason Combes, Brittany Combs, Rick Cordova, Mitchell Crosthwait, Cody Cusick, Lindsey Daniels, Hollie Davis, Shasta Davis, Alaina Deitas, Goya Denny, Jennifer Dove, Kelsey Empting, Quentin English, Katy Farmer, Tyler Fender, Clint Filson, Samantha Foster, Jeri Fox, Crystal Foy, Abby Fruits, Daniel Fuller, Michael Gaddis, Diana Galindo and Ben Gehlert. Also, Alisa Geurin, Ross Gilbert, Jacey Graham, Leta Grantham, Andrew Gray, Ashlee Greenwood, Ashley Gropp, Steven Hager, Kyle Hampton, Blake Hamrick, Joshua Harrington, Rachel Hartshorn, Brittney Hatton, Charley Hermanson, Natasha Hermes, Callie Hill, Heather Hill, Jessica Hisey, Adriana Hodges, Michelle Hoffman, Alica Holliman, J.K. Holmes, Eric Inskeep, Nicholas Irion, Amanda Irwin, Megan Isenberg, Joshua Johnson, Erika Jones, Jessika Kelly, Madison Kennedy, Dillon Ketchum, Travis Larue, Matthew Lawson, Carl Lehman, Randi Lightle, Austin Linton, Shannon Luttrell, Lindsey Mayse, Abigail McChristian, Justin McCubbin, Megan McGuire, McKenzie Meade, Justin Melius, Judith Merz, Corntius Miller, Jennifer S. Miller, Sarah Miner, Crystal Moore, Kelsey Moore, Kelly Morgan, Savanah Morin, William Moyer, Sandra Muniz, Calvin Myers, Rachel Myers, Erin Neely (Carlson), Janna Nesbit, Kaycee Nimmo, Ashley O’Quain, Michael O’Rear, Heather Orr, Nicole Overman, Roxanna Pando, Rashawn Parker, Eric Payne, Jimmy Payne, Erin Pickering, Patrick Powers, Johnathan Pruett, Daniel Quinn, Enedena Reveles, Amber Revels, Chase Rheam, Thomas Rhyne, Patricia Rogers and Samuel Rogers. Others were R.T. Rouse, Holly Rowe, Kristen Rutledge (Ward), Shea Schutte, Levi Scott, John Sharp, Rory Sharp, Noelle Sheets, Taylor Shepard, Aaron Short, Jacob Shultz, Brice Smith, Jason Smith, Tiffany Spicer, Jacob Spoons, Chelsea Stafford, Laura Stangeland, Rebecka Stanton, Laci Starnes, David Stoddard, Tyler Stracener, Michelle Street, Tiffany Taiclet, Amber Taylor, Chelsey Teten, Patton Theobald, Casey Thomas, Kandi Townley, Kyle Upchurch, Lara Upshaw, Gena Vancuren, Chad Vaughn, Santanna Venturino, Megan Waggoner, Brook Walker, Ryan Waters, John Wheeler, Julie Wheeler, Brooke Whitecotton, Abigail Williams, Joshua Williams, Amanda Wilson, Jessica Woods, Danielle Wright, Jessica Wright, Matthew Wright, Micah Wright, Rachel Wright, Kayli Yager, Brandon Yates, James Yohn and Joseph Yohn. Great Expectations Highlighted at MeetingThe Ponca City Friends of Education met recently to discuss a Great Expectations Summer Institute this summer. The training will be held in Tahlequah and Edmond through the first week of August. Members and guests present were Linda Powers, Charles Casey, Sue Boettcher, Barry Bickle, Charles Hollar, Jan Jarrett, Patty Ladd, John Scroggins, Bill White, Charles Ziegenhain, Marilyn Andrews, Carl Renfro, Ahmad Agha, Keni Ray, Mark Detten, Garry England, Tom Muchmore and Monya Myers. The Treasurer’s Report was discussed. Cash on hand was $58,000. Since the report, $21,000 has been pledged, giving the group around $80,000. This year, $28,000 was pledged. This is a short of the group’s goal of $60,000 for next year. Some improvements discussed by the group includes more board involvement, better timing for the program to get more input from the teachers and possibly include the middle school next year. Barry Bickle expressed concern over needing to spread out the contribution base. Lists will be given out with names of potential donors at the next meeting. Diana Mills made a presentation on the “Success by 6 Program.” United Way is the facilitator on this program which helps children get a good start. Dates of future meetings was changed to the third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting was set for June 22. Chamber Discusses Grade SystemsThe Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce discussed the grade system at Ponca City Senior High during a regular meeting last month. Superintendent Dr. Bill White told members the school board has rescinded the newly adopted weight grade system due to problems with the software and calculation of grade points. White also noted the board has purchased the land south of Union School and sold the property on Pecan and Hartford. Members present were W.L. Collins, Lisa Coy, Dan Gilliam, Sandy James, Lana Jones, Peg Jordan, Pat Keast, Tom Muchmore, Perry Pederson, Yolanda Trant, Bill White, Patti Ladd, Rick Dale, Helene Schwartz, Barbara Cusick and Lois Payne. Helene Schwartz reported that an application for a $35,000 grant was due May 3. This grant would be seed money to start a clearinghouse to do recruiting, screening and coordinating training for mentors. A staff person would be needed for 25 hours a week to do case management for organizations that can’t do it for themselves, such as schools and the juvenile court system. This grant would be funded up to three years. If the grant goes through, there will be a need for 30 mentors and it would go into effect July 1, 2000. Schwartz reported that the Alliance is working on Drug Store 2000 which will be held during Red Ribbon Week in October. Twenty Vista workers will help out during summer school and through July with reading skills. Summer Classes Begin at ULCSummer school! Yes, the University Learning Center of Northern Oklahoma has just started its first session of summer school. Approximately 25 new students have jointed those already pursuing their higher education goals. One of our newest programs to be offered in Ponca City is the Bachelors in Nursing Program. Northeastern State University is delivering this RN to BSN program entirely in Ponca City. To begin the program, you need your Registered Nurse license. If you are not yet a registered nurse, Northern Oklahoma College has an excellence program in Tonkawa. The mission of the 32-hour Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree is to provide educational mobility for associate degree and diploma prepared nurses and to provide preparation for graduate education in nursing. The curriculum is designed to build on the students’ previous education and experience. Major areas of emphasis include professional nursing of individuals and groups in various settings, community health, leadership and research. Graduates are prepared to give primarily and community based nursing care in many settings; to provide education to individuals, families and community groups; and to continue personal growth and professional development. The NSU Bachelors Degree in Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Employment Opportunities Baccalaureate degree nurses are in demand for such jobs as school, community, home health and occupational nursing; careers in the military, and leadership and management positions in hospitals and other health care agencies. The baccalaureate degree nurse also has the educational preparation to pursue graduate and advanced practice studies in nursing. Fall 2000 Classes Fall 2000 Classes will begin Aug. 24. All BSN coursework will be held on Thursday’s in the fall semester and Monday’s in the spring semester. Five courses per semester will be available. Some coursework will be taught over the Internet and some will be broadcast live over Interactive Television in the ULC studios. Call 762-2856 and let us help you get started. The University Learning Center of Northern Oklahoma is a higher education institution that brings college degree programs from other institutions to Ponca City. Anyone in this area is welcome to attend the ULC. The ULC is located in the North Tower of the Conoco Complex. Enter Gate F from South Avenue in Ponca City . Two Welding Students Earn CertificationIt is a first ever for two Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Welding students, Tyson Morton, Newkirk, and Bryan Overman, Ponca City, who just recently met all of the requirements for the American Welding Society (AWS) Structured Steel Certification test. The AWS certification is a national certification for welders who have met high standards and demonstrated quality work through a series of tests given by the organization. The students were evaluated in the PTC Welding classroom by Jim Larmore, Tri County Technology Center in Bartlesville, who is an AWS Certified Welding Instructor. PTC Welding Instructor, Ted Rowe, who is also an AWS Certified Welding Instructor, stated that, “Getting this type of certification is like an employer getting a stamp of approval on an employee.” “Since this certification is recognized nationally and is also in addition to the Oklahoma Steam Pipe Certification, it gives our students a lot more flexibility in being able to work at different job sites throughout the country.” PTC welding students learn to use a variety of methods including Oxyfuel Gas Cutting, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. Students also receive instruction in layout, inspection testing, safety and metal fabrication. Upon completion and passing in the following testing areas, Structural Steel, Structural Aluminum, and High Pressure Vessel Pipe students can then receive the AWS Welding Certification. The AWS is the largest organization in the world that is dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of materials joining. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, AWS serves over 50,000 members in the United States and around the world. School NewsSociety Inducts Milligan Joshua Milligan of Ponca City has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored during a campus ceremony this fall at Oklahoma State University. Scholarship Received Michael Beyer, a 1996 Po-Hi graduate, has received a $750 Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Oklahoma State University. He is the son of Jim and Sharon Beyer of Ponca City. Guess on Honor Roll Markesha Guess, daughter of Mary Warren and Lee Guess, made the Dean’s Honor Roll for the semester at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a member of Alpha Lamba Delta, a national Academic Honor Society for freshman. Rahn Earns Honor Heidi Rahn, a sophomore at Hesston College in Hesston, Kan. made the honor roll for the spring semester. PC Head Start The Ponca City Head Start is accepting applications for children ages three and four to attend the next session. Enrollment opportunities are available for children with disabilities. Call 765-1173 for more information. Maril Receives Performance Award Robert Maril received the Mu Phi Epsilon Performance award at the DePauw University Awards Convocation. The award is given by the Indianapolis Alumni chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon annually to recognize outstanding students who are members of the DePauw Chapter. He is a sophomore at DePauw, a 1998 Po-Hi graduate, and the son of Richard and Marta Maril of Ponca City. Loney Accepted Zachary Loney, a student in Ponca City, has been accepted into the Class of 2002 at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics. Only 75 students from Oklahoma were accepted to start classes this fall. -- RELIGIONVBS Scheduled June 12 thru 16 At Northeast Baptist Church VBS Scheduled June 12 thru 16 At Northeast Baptist ChurchVacation Bible School at Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road, begins Monday, June 12 from 8:45 a.m. to noon and continues through Friday, June 16. Northeast Baptist invites all children who are entering kindergarten through 7th grade to join them on “The Fantastic Good News Ocean Odyssey: Diving into the Depths of God’s Faithfulness.” Get ready for an underwater experience that is too good to miss. Every day will include an exciting worship rally in the worship rally submarine. The kids will scuba dive through adventure-filled Bible Stories, create wonderful ocean crafts, explore unique missions reefs, experience extraordinary Ocean Odyssey music, taste delicious snacks, and dive into creative recreation! Friday night, June 16 will be family night at VBS. Belinda Satterfield is serving as VBS Director with Laurie Graham as her co-director. Belinda informs us Monday’s lesson will be “Jesus Is Born”. The deep-sea statement for that day is “God keeps His promises, so I can believe Him.” Tuesday’s lesson will be “Jesus Feeds the 5000” and the deep-sea statement will be “God meets needs, so I can thank Him.” Wednesday, the children will learn “Jesus Calms the Storm.” The deep-sea statement for Wednesday is “God has the power to answer prayer, so I can talk and listen to Him.” Thursday “Jesus teaches Nicodemus” with a deep-sea statement of “God loves me and sent Jesus to be my Savior and Lord, so i can become a Christian.” The week will conclude on Friday with “The Holy Spirit Comes.” Friday’s deep-sea statement will be “God is always present, so I can trust Him and tell others about Him.” Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor of Northeast encourages parents to send their children who are entering kindergarten through 7th grade to attend Vacation bible School during the week of June 12-16 from 8:45 to noon daily. On Friday evening, the students of VBS will present the musical, "The Fantastic Good News Ocean Odyssey: Diving into the Depths of God’s Faithfulness.” You can register your children by calling the church office at 765-2404 Monday through Friday. If you are unable to pre-enroll your children, please bring them by the worship center Monday morning where registrations will be taken beginning at 8:30 a.m. Lutherans Plan Pentecost Fest Sunday MorningThe Festival of Pentecost will be celebrated at both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services at First Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 11. The services will begin with a recounting of many of God’s promises. This list concludes with Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to His disciples. On the first Pentecost that promise was visibly fulfilled when the Spirit filled the disciples with the zeal to do the work that Jesus had prepared them to do. The Pentecost theme is combined with the continuing study of Colossians. In the text for the sermon Paul talks about how disciples of today are to prepare to do the work of Christ. The title of the sermon is “Freed to Live in Peace. Freed to Live to His Glory.” The study for the 6:30 p.m. evening service will concentrate on “faithfulness.” The series has looked at the various aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit. Two questions that will be posed are “Do you give different values to different people?” and “How does your value of others affect your faithfulness toward them?” These plus other questions will serve to analyze various thoughts and behaviors of today. First Lutheran welcomes the opportunity to minister to anyone needing a church home. In addition to the service times listed the Sunday School hour for all children and adults is held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. First Baptist Church Welcomes Minister of EducationFirst Baptist Church has recently welcomed Doyle Lowry as their new Minister of Education and Administration. Joining Lowry are his wife, Kay, and their children, Jared, Kristen and Erin. Doyle has served First Baptist Church Ponca City as Minister to students in 1986-1991. He has also held positions in Education Ministry at Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas, and most recently at First Baptist Church of Keller, Texas. Mr. Lowry received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas. His Master of Arts in Religious Education was completed at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1986. Kay Lowry will also be an asset to the community. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education at Wayland Baptist University. She taught music for a year at Blackwell. During their stay in Keller, she was director of the Fine Arts Academy at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Lowry plans to teach piano students in Ponca City. The community is invited to join the Lowrys in Bible Study for all ages at 9:30 each Sunday morning and to attend Worship services each Sunday at 10:45 and 6:30, and each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Ponca City. Word of Life Will Host Member of Missions TeamJamie Sunders will be speaking this Sunday at Word of Life Christian Center at the 10 a.m. service. Currently, Jamie is a member of the ministry team of Living Word Missions, which is a service organization to missionaries worldwide, ie ... missionary to missionaries. He serves in leadership to the: 1) Relief Roundtable, a recently organized team effort to assist in the field relief and disaster assistance response responding to individual needs identified in areas hard hit by natural and wartime disasters; 2) Strategic Impact Investments, a group of Christian businessmen holding seminars to develop Christian business leaders in undeveloped countries to assist in bringing closure to the “Great commission;” 3) Procurement Department, overseeing volunteers who procure building and missionary supplies; and 4) teaching at a local Bible School as well as many other duties as they prepare for worldwide Missionary conference in July. He has recently ministered as part of the leadership team in Cameroon, Chad and other countries on the African Continent, in Asia and in the Philippines. Jamie’s past assignments include serving as a Director of Friendships, an organization receiving food and material for distribution. Serving as “frontline leadership” on the ship Spirit, he witnessed the ravages of war, coups, and nations under harsh communism (socialism) and brutal dictatorships providing relief supplies to the populous at numerous ports of call on the European, African, Central and South American Continents. Come and hear how God is positioning leaders for the big thrust of reaching the unsaved in this decade, Pastor Bob Innis invites. Word of Life is located at 3401 North Union, a local church with a big vision. United Methodist Women SponsorWomen’s Health Fair Here June 10 The First United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Central, are sponsoring a Women’s Health and Wellness Fair at the church on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. until noon. Area women are invited to come, bring your friends and neighbors for this informative and fun event. Sessions will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church at Sixth and Central. Several health care professionals and vendors with women’s interests in mind will be present, it was announced, and area women are invited to come learn about women’s health, fitness, and nutrition issues as well as Internet banking, quilting, creative memories scrapbooks, sterling silver, jewelry and more. The UMW will have a booth of healthy snacks with recipes to share with those who attend the fair. Something is planned for everyone — Advocare with Vickie Kincaid; Creative Memories Scrapbooks with Wanda Stein; HNB Internet banking with Lori Nuzum; Just Yesterday with Kay Whitlock; Kay County Health Department with Candy Smith; Massage Therapist with Sharon Connally; Prof. Counselor with Jan Matheson; Prof. Counselor with Sue Pemberton; Quilting with Jan Browning and Peggy Krider; Sterling silver with Suzanne Divinney; Weight Management with Karen Shiflet; Wellness Center with Karen Shiflet and Screenings. And ... it’s all free! In today’s world, more and more people are taking charge of keeping their bodies and minds healthier. The UMW of First United Methodist is sponsoring a health fair for women to help them gain information to enable them to be a part of this endeavor. Diana Mills, vice president of the organization has put together a wonderful group of professionals and vendors for this fair. The UMW of First United Methodist wishes to share this information with all women of the community and invite all women in the community to come and be a part of this informative and fun morning. Presbyterians Plan Pentecost DayChristians from all walks of life will be gathering together on Sunday, June 11 to celebrate the Season of Pentecost. According to the Book of Acts, the disciples gathered together and suddenly they were touched by tongues of fire and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. First Presbyterian Church at 14th and Grand, will hold its Worship Service at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary this coming Sunday morning. Everyone attending has been asked to wear the color red, and red balloons will add to the Celebration. The Prelude will be presented by Jeremy and Jason Stillwell on the grand piano, and the congregation will sing praise music. Special music from the Hand Bell Quartet is scheduled, and the Choir will present the anthem. Dr. Bill Guilford, Interim Minister, will lead the congregation in the reading of Acts 2:1-4. Joining in with the reading will be four different voices in Russian, Spanish, French and German. Following the service a catered dinner will be served. For more information, please call 762-2431. Shidler UMC Receives Highest Rural Church HonorFrom the time the Rev. Ruth Tipps came to the Shidler United Methodist Church in June, 1999, with the help of the congregation, she led the church to receiving the highest honor given to a rural church. The Heartland Network of Town and Rural Congregations presented the “Heartland Founders Purpose Award” to the Rev. Tipps during the recent annual conference at Boston Avenue Methodist Church in Tulsa. This award resulted from the efforts of Vea Harris and Connie Farrow, who prepared the forms for competition, with many other states and conferences across the nation. A small part of the essay follows: Shidler UMC is located in a once thriving town in the “Oil Patch”. When the Oil Bust of the 1980s came, thousands of families left the area and the community was quite hard hit. After some years of painful adjustment, this congregation is on the road to recovery. Intentional efforts in spiritual development have helped the congregation grow spiritually and in its outreach. An extensive clown ministry includes youth from across the community. This group entertains in nursing homes, Bible Schools, hospital wards, on television and on numerous special occasions. Shidler often hosts such community events as Holy Week, Community Breakfasts and World Day of Prayer. The active United Methodist Women of the church serve mission needs locally and globally. Their most noteworthy achievement is establishment of Tender Loving Care Thrift Shop (TLC) in which no needy person is turned away. An organized choir was started in 1999 and has provided anthems and specials upon many occasions. The church sponsors a Boy Scout Troop started in 1999. During the year 24 persons joined the church, the majority through baptism. Some of the special programs were: The Gathering; Thanksgiving service; Hanging of the Greens; Palm Sunday Service; and Ash Wednesday Service. The Rev. Tipps and her husband, Dean, who is an ever-present helper said, “We have been so well received in the church and community and have had a wonderful year serving here.” The Tipps family began their second year serving Shidler-Foraker-Grainola, a three-church charge, on June 4, 2000. SPORTSTulsas Self Takes on Job at Illinois Tulsas Self Takes on Job at IllinoisBy JOHN KELLY Associated Press Writer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has found its new basketball coach — Tulsa’s Bill Self. Early Friday morning, the school set a 1 p.m. news conference to announce a new coach. Self hurriedly met with Tulsa players on Thursday afternoon before traveling to Champaign to meet with Illinois athletic director Ron Guenther to finalize terms of the deal. Media outlets in Illinois and Oklahoma, quoting anonymous sources, said Self accepted the job late Thursday night. Illinois’ board of trustees was to meet early Friday morning in Chicago about a separate personnel matter but could also make a conference call to Guenther to hear about a coach. Illinois officials would not confirm reports Self is about to become Illinois coach, but that was the impression he left with his Tulsa colleagues when he left their summer camp Thursday. ‘‘He spoke with every single player today before he left and put them on notice about what was going on, that he was going to be speaking with Illinois,’’ Tulsa assistant coach Norman Roberts said late Thursday. ‘‘I don’t know what’s happened after that. It’s just all happened so quick.’’ Guenther called Tulsa athletic director Judy MacLeod around 2 p.m. Thursday to ask permission to talk to Self — less than 24 hours after Oklahoma’s Kelvin Sampson said no to the Illini job. The talks moved very quickly from there, Tulsa officials said. ESPN.com reported Self met not only with Guenther but also with Illinois assistant coaches Rob Judson and Derek Thomas. Judson, reached late Thursday at his Mahomet home, did not comment. Illinois players were told not to comment. Self could not be reached by The Associated Press. Under Self, Tulsa went 32-5 last season and reached the regional finals of the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history. In his three seasons there, the Golden Hurricane is 74-27. Much like Sampson, Self’s name has regularly surfaced when college coaching jobs opened this year. Earlier this year, Self resisted a higher-paying job at Nebraska. He recently signed an amended contract with the school that reportedly raised his pay from $350,000 to $550,000. Tulsa is a private university that does not disclose workers’ salaries, but the Tulsa World has reported the deal — a result of fund-raising by university boosters — also guarantees Self an annuity of $750,000 to $1 million if he coaches the Golden Hurricane for five more years. Media reports on Friday placed Illinois’ offer to Self between $900,000 and $1 million a year and said Tulsa is owed money to terminate Self’s contract there. Former coach Lon Kruger, who left to become coach of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks two weeks ago, was making $750,000 at Illinois. PC Junior Golfers Dominate WentzBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Taking full advantage of their home course, Ponca City golfers dominated the South Central PGA Junior Golf Tour Tournament at Wentz Thursday. Local juniors won four of the six age divisions and finished second twice. The high school-age Ponca Citians swept through the boys’ 15-17 age bracket and nearly had a sweep in the girls’ 12-13 play. Matt Ellis, Nathan Coats and Louie Girardi took the top three spots in the in the boys’ division. Ellis shot 70, Coats 73 and Girardi 75 on the par-71 course. Michaela Cavener won the girls’ 14-15 crown by 10 strokes with an 82 while Kelly Waddell was fourth with a 98. Haley Schauvliege took the girls 12-13 title with a 9-hole 44. Katie Girardi was third with a 49 and Patton Theobald was fourth with a 54, Justin Myers was the 11-and-under boy’ champion with a 44 while Tucker Wright was fifth with a 48. Ross Gilbert took second in the 12-13 bracket with an 83 and Ryan Scott tied for fifth with an 85. Pat Collogan was fourth in the boys’ 14-15 play with a 77. It has been an especially successful early season for Wildcats’ No. 1 player, Ellis. The junior-to-be has won three tournaments in two weeks. He took the Independent Insurance tournament in Stillwater on May 31 with a 71 and won the Junior PGA title at Perkins last week with a 2-under 70 last Friday while Girardi tied for second. In between, Ellis took second in the tour’s stop at Wichita Wednesday with a 73. That spurt has already qualified him for the Tour’s Champion of Champions Tournament in August. His win in the Big I Tournament moved him — along with Coats and David Maddux — to the state tournament in Shawnee July 24-25. “I’m going to try to get out of some of the other (Tour) junior tournaments,” said Ellis, noting he wants to concentrate on some of the bigger tournaments this summer. The first of those will be the Oklahoma-Texas Junior Tournament in Wichita Falls July 26-29. That tournament annual draw the best junior golfers from those two states as well as from other parts of the country. In addition, Ellis has qualified for two American Junior Golf Association regional tournaments. That group of tournaments is the pinnacle of junior golf play in the nation. “Right now I plan to try to make the AJGA tournaments in Tempe, Ariz., and Kansas City,” Ellis said. A top five finish in either of those tournaments could qualify Ellis for more AJGA events. Ellis feels the good showing by Ponca City golfers this early in the summer bodes well for the high school and junior high teams next spring. “I’ve seen a lot more players out practicing,” he says. “That’s what it is going to take to have good teams.” Ellis also credits a hefty practice schedule with his success so far. “It takes a lot of practice to keep you game going,” he said. “Right now my game is in pretty good shape although in some of these tournaments I’ve had to scramble.” PC Legion Stumbles In Tournament StartENID — Ponca City’s Jerrod Spears threw a three-hitter, but the American Legion team continued to suffer from fielding woes in a 5-2 loss to Great Bend, Kan., in the Enid Affiliated Food Legion Tournament Thursday. The Poncans are due to play two games in the pool round of the tournament today. They were to take on Hutchinson, Kan., this morning and Fort Smith, Ark, this afternoon. Ponca City is pitted with Pueblo, Colo., and Enid Saturday at 1:30 ad 8:30 p.m. Great Bend scored twice in the first inning on one hit, getting help from two Ponca City errors. Two more miscued in the fifth allowed the Kansans to score their other three runs. Ponca City actually outhit Great Bend with a double and three singles. The Poncans scored their first run in the third. Casey Row walked, stole second and then third, scoring when Bryan Coppock’s grounder was misplayed. The second Ponca City run came in the seventh as the Royals tried to come back. Barry Geheb opened with a single, took second on a passed ball, advanced to third on Tony McGugan’s ground out and scored on a wild pitch. Stephen Michael walked and Rowe was hit by a pitch, but the Poncans stranded both runners. Ponca City had back-to-back singles by Michael and Rowe in the fifth. But Michael was throw out trying to steak and Rowe was forced out at second. A double by Coppock in the sixth also went by the boards.
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