LOCAL

Ground Breaking Event Reveals Second Complex
Area Citizens Want Amtrak
Po Hi Great Race Team Stands Fifth After Five Days
P&R Tables Memorial at Cann Gardens

Ground Breaking Event Reveals Second Complex

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

Announcement of a second apartment complex for Ponca City by Zimmerman Investments and United Community Action Agency came Thursday on the heels of a ground breaking for the Copper Ridge development.

Construction of Copper Ridge Apartments is slated to begin this month, while the other project — Willow Creek Apartments for retired adults is planned for fall.

Justin Zimmerman, at the official ground breaking with Chamber of Commerce and City officials, said, “I would like to thank the City of Ponca City for the strong support they gave us throughout the application process.”

He noted that United Community Action Agency, Pawnee, is a partner in the development and recognized David Ellison of that agency.

Zimmerman expressed his appreciation to the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for working with the company through the approval process. “I look forward to working with the city throughout the development phase,” Zimmerman said.

Mayor Tom Leonard said, “For the past year we have looked at what we can do to improve housing in our community. This is the visible evidence of all the hard work.” Leonard expressed appreciation to those working on the project and recognized Larry Buck of the Economic Development Advisory Board and a member of the Chamber’s Presidents Club for his efforts in housing.

Leonard told that three different developers had been consulted about housing needs and Zimmerman Investments had a track record of success and he said he is sure the housing developments here will be a success. Leonard recognized Dennis Shockley of the OHFA, who had worked on the project.

Willow Creek Apartments

The second complex is to be a 60-unit rental apartment retirement community known as Willow Creek Apartments and will be located near the intersection of North Fourteenth and Princeton.

Zimmerman Investments is in partnership with the United Community Action Agency of Pawnee, and is responsible for the development, construction and management of Copper Ridge. United Community Action Agency is to provide on site self self-sufficiency programs and support services to apartment residents.

The target market for Copper Ridge is for working people and families, while Willow Creek Apartments, is a rental retirement community for healthy older adults. Construction for the Willow Creek project is slated for the fall and leasing is expected to begin in spring 2001.

Copper Ridge Apartments include one, two and three bedroom apartments. The apartments will rent from $230 to $355 depending on the size. A clubhouse, playground, barbecue area and a fenced perimeter are part of the amenities.

Willow Creek Apartments plans include one and two bedroom apartments. Monthly rents range from $230-$355. The larger two bedroom, two bath units range in rent from $320 to $430 a month.

Both apartment communities will be partially funded utilizing housing tax credits available through the OHFA.

Area Citizens Want Amtrak

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

ARKANSAS CITY — “Oklahoma and Kansas are the hole of the doughnut,” Jack Webb of Carter-Burgess consulting firm of Dallas, said at the Thursday Task Force on Rail Passenger Service meeting on Amtrak in Arkansas City.

Webb, was referring to the fact that Oklahoma and Kansas are deprived of north-south passenger train service in some regions, while the surrounding areas have train service.

Webb’s consulting firm was contracted by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for its study. Webb in his report said two reasons train service is important, are congestion of highways by vehicle travel and air quality.

A member of the audience told about the potential of oil shortage in the future and the necessity of conserving fuel is another reason.

Over 100 persons, about a third from Oklahoma, attended the coalition meeting in the afternoon conducted by Task Force Chairman Ed McKechnie, with Kansas State Representatives Joe Shriver, Cowley County, and Andrew Howell, Fort Scott, and Oklahoma State Sen. Paul Muegge, Tonkawa, in attendance.

Earlier in the day 21 persons attended a meeting with E. Dean Carlson, Secretary, Kansas Department of Transportation, to review the Transportation Economics and management Systems Kansas Rail Feasibility Study.

Sen. Muegge told about the Oklahoma project. “The heart and soul of this project is about people and how they are going to transport themselves and their families in the future. This is a long term project. I hope you will stay behind on this project,” he told the audience.

Muegge, Shriver and McKechnie had ridden the Heartland Flyer on the anniversary run this week and saw first hand the operation and the restored depots along the route.

Amtrak Update

Mary Jennings, Amtrak Governmental Affairs for Amtrak Intercity, gave an update on the Heartland Flyer, which runs from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth. Jennings reported that it had been estimated that the train, which is on a three-year contract, drew 25,000 riders the first year it would be a success. She reported “it’s a huge, huge success due to grass roots support and drew some 70,000 riders this year.”

Both Jennings and Webb told of the economic impact the rail service has on the places where it stops. part of returning service includes a depot or station. Ardmore, Paul’s Valley and Oklahoma City’s Bricktown either have rejuvenated their stations or are in the process.

Po Hi Great Race Team Stands Fifth After Five Days

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

The results are in!

After the fifth day of competition in The Great American Race, the team from Ponca City High School was in fifth place in the high school division.

Team members are A.J. Evans, Brian Gibson, Bart Sutor, Brett Jackson, B.J. Loney and Chase Kelly. Sponsors are J.D. Hanks and Chase Kelly.

The local team began the journey in Boston, Mass. After the first night of competition the group was in fourth place, and third place following the second and third stages on June 12 and 13.

After the race results on June 14, the Po-Hi team was in second place.

Today, the team will travel in Illinois, spending the night in Peoria. On Saturday, the team will make stops in Galesburg and Moline, Ill., and eventually travel into Iowa, spending the night in Des Moines.

On June 18, the team will see the Nebraska countryside with stops in Lincoln, York and Grand Island.

The race culminates on June 23 in Sacramento, Calif.

The cross-country rally race draws drivers in a test of navigating skills and endurance as they pit their pre-1951 vehicles against the clock in the timed 13-day competition.

The team from Po-Hi is driving a 1930 Model A Ford Pickup.

Other high school teams competing in the event are Fillmore High School of Fillmore, Calif., White Water Technical Center of Connersville, Ind., L.D. Bell High School of Hurst, Texas, Bedford High School of Bedford, Iowa, Forsyth Central High School of Cummings, Ga., Boy Scouts of America Centure Crew 188 of Galax, Va., and Kearney High School of Kearney, Neb.

Racers travel 4,000 miles, visit 44 cities in 14 days and compete for part of the purse valued at $275,000. The winning high school teams compete for $25,000 in scholarships.

The 2000 field includes such rare vehicles as a 1917 Hudson Racer, 1949 VW convertible, 1934 Ford Indy Racer, 1930 Pierce Arrow and a 1925 Rickenbaker.

P&R Tables Memorial at Cann Gardens

By JEFF POLITTE

News Staff Writer

Should a monument to prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action (POW/MIA) be constructed in Cann Memorial Gardens?

The question was raised by the Ponca City chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) during Thursday night’s meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory board.

“Basically what we are trying to do is honor the POW/MIA’s of all wars,” announced veteran Lee Keyes. There have been approximately 120,000 American soldiers listed as POW or MIA since the Revolutionary War, he said.

According to Keyes, the “tasteful, low profile” monument would consist of a four-foot Oklahoma rose granite wall lined with seats, depicting a POW/MIA bracelet. A second six-foot wall heading the C-shaped structure would represent the bracelet’s name plate.

The monument’s unique design, coupled with the serenity of Cann Gardens, would make it an ideal location for contemplation, reflection and remembrance, said Keyes.

Keyes also told the board the chapter hoped to locate the monument on the west side of the gardens, where it would be “out of the way” of other events and activities at Cann. The only drawback would be the parking, he said.

“The monument would need to have adequate parking nearby so it is accessible to the elderly,” agreed veteran Ron Privett. He said most Vietnam veterans were now in their 50s and parents of POW/MIAs were in their 70s and 80s. He listed his 81-year-old father as an example. “For him to attend, the monument would have to be fairly close to where he parks,” said Privett.

Stan Kistler, board chairman, suggested a monument would violate Cann Garden’s trust: “According to keepers of the trust ... Cann Gardens can’t be used for anything other than the garden clubs.” Jim Sindelar, director of the Park and Recreation department, indicated he also believed the monument would be in violation of the garden’s trust.

Chairman Kistler asked VVA members whether or not it would be suitable if a spot was found for the monument in War Memorial Park. “It is by far not my first choice ... because of the parking,” replied Privett. he also expressed concerns over potential vandalism.

“It all boils down to an affair of the heart ... people would expect a memorial of this kind in a place like War Memorial Park,” said Kistler.

A third potential site for the monument suggested by members of the advisory board was West Haven Cemetery.

“It would be too hard for us to raise the extra funds to put it on private land,” explained Keyes. Kistler disagreed. The chairman told the VVA members he believed it would be easier to raise the necessary funds than they anticipated ... “because of the interest in a project like the monument.”

The board, ultimately, decided to table the item until a special council could further evaluated Cann Memorial Garden’s trust rules.

In other business, mayor Tom Leonard addressed the advisory board. He encouraged members to set some goals, both long term and short term, and develop a master plan for future projects.

The mayor also asked the board to consider redesigning some of the features of the city’s parks “to make them more attractive ... and to increase their usage.”

“This is an opportune time to go about this ... the city is strong financially,” assured Leonard. “We can take care of some of the problems in our parks that have been sitting on the back burner for a while.”

“I like the idea of having a master plan,” commented Kistler, noting he would like the board to have help developing a “process” to aid in deciding future issues brought before the advisory board.

City commissioner Chris Hand, who also attended the meeting, volunteered his services as a liaison for the city and advisor to the Park and Recreation advisory board in developing the proposed master plan.

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NEWS BRIEFS

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Farmers Market — Starting at 7 a.m., members of the Ponca City Farmers Market will have homegrown produce for sale Saturday at East Prospect Avenue and North Fourteenth Street on the Country General parking lot. The market is also open on Wednesdays. Available items include free ranging chicken eggs, onions, new potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, pecans, honey, beets, carrots, sweet yellow bell peppers and miniature bells. for more information call 762-3489 or 362-2187.

Concealed Handgun class, June 24, 8:00 am, great Father’s

Day gift. More information call Dianne or Grady Rickman, 765-6589. adv.

Community Meeting — The Otoe-Missouria Tribe will host a community meeting on Tuesday, June 20 at 11 a.m. in the Enterprise Center at the Tribal office complex. Please plan to attend and to meaningfully contribute to the Tribe’s proposal for funding under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program. The Tribe hopes to allocate any awarded funds toward implementing a drug prevention curriculum for adolescent residents of the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Housing Authority.

Crablegs, Jumbo shrimp, catfish, come and see us at the

Windjammer, Kaw Lake Marina. 765-0696. Thursday-Sunday. adv.

Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv.

Subject Held — An officer in the 500 block of North Palm Street reported at 9:06 a.m. Thursday that an 18-year-old man had been taken into custody on Kay County warrants.

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 two-vehicle accident in the 100 block of Hillcrest was reported to Ponca City police at 9:47 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Magnetic Acrylic Photo Holders now at Carla’s Hallmark, 405

East Grand, 765-3094. adv.

Accident — A non-injury accident in the intersection of West Park Avenue and North Pine Street was reported to Ponca City police at 9:55 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue reported a gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 12:36 p.m. Thursday. The clerk recognized the man as a gas drive-off from last week. An officer was assigned and information for a warrant request was taken.

Burglary — Someone in the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 3:19 p.m. Thursday that a vehicle had been broken into and items taken. Caller reported vehicle was not secure because the windows were rolled down partway. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

The White Eagle Head Start is accepting applications for children ages three and four by September 1st. Call 762-8909 or come by the Cultural Center. Van service from Ponca City if needed. adv.

Humpty Reunion 2000 for former employees. Date, Time June

17, 2000 10 A.M.-6 P.M. Place: Lake Ponca Park shelter house #3. For more information call Kaye 765-9742, Terri 765-8929, or Phil 765-5510. adv.

Subject Held — An officer reported a 24-year-old man had been taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to obey at 3:36 p.m. Thursday.

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

Pauline’s Shrimp peel. All you can eat $11.95, Friday the 16th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv.

Subject Held — An officer in the 100 block of East Grand Avenue reported at 4:30 p.m. Thursday that a 20-year-old man had been taken in custody during a traffic stop for driving under suspension.

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.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and

remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 400 block of East South Avenue reported a $20.50 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 6:03 p.m. Thursday. The clerk gave police a description of the vehicle. Subjects were stopped at South Fourteenth Street and East Ponca Avenue and escorted back to pay for the gas.

Leather Chairs- recliners from $529 at West End Interiors and Art Gallery. 223 West Grand. 765-8864. adv.

Theft — A clerk at a business in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported the theft of a 30-pack of beer at 4:16 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Newkirk Rodeo Queen Contest deadline June 20th. Rodeo is

scheduled July 7th & 8th. For more information contact Angie McGoffin at 1-580-362-2831. adv.

Accident — Someone in the 1900 block of East Woodlands advised Ponca City police at 11:08 p.m. Thursday a vehicle had hit something in the area. Police located the vehicle and reported that it had hit a utility pole. A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Oklahoma blueberries and blackberries are ready now, to

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Subject Held — An officer in the 900 block of North Union Street reported a 28-year-old man had been taken into custody on two Kay County warrants at 12:41 a.m. Friday.

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LIFESTYLES

Jennifer Hart Bride-Elect
Goad Reunion Set

Jennifer Hart Bride-Elect

A July 7 wedding in Trinity Church in Lubbock, Texas, is being planned by Jennifer Hart and Kirk Michael Powell. The announcement of their engagement and approaching marriage has been made by her parents, Barry and Teresa Hart of Lubbock, Texas. Powell is the son of Danny and Cindy Powell, 2020 Oriole.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Texas Tech, and currently teaches kindergarten for the Lubbock Independent School District. The prospective bridegroom attends Texas Tech, and is employed by Studio 4 Productions.

Goad Reunion Set

The descendants of John Goad and Jane Swain will gather for a family reunion Sunday, June 25, at the Kaw City community center. visiting begins at 10:30 a.m., and a covered dish lunch is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

At 2 p.m. a celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary for LeeRoy and Coeta (goad) Reynolds will be hosted by their children and her nine brothers and sisters.

RELIGION

Christian Artist Phil Driscoll Concert Set at First Assembly of God Church
Church Briefs
New Woodlands Christian Church Assistant Minister To Be Installed

Christian Artist Phil Driscoll Concert Set at First Assembly of God Church

Ponca City First Assembly of God presents Phil Driscoll world renowned contemporary Christian artist in concert Sunday, June 25, for its “Freedom Celebration.”

The free concert will be held at 2301 Prospect on the north side between El Camnio and Pecan Road on First Assembly’s north campus and the future home of their new facility. The celebration will also include huge inflatable games, concessions, and a professional 30-minute fireworks display following the concert. Concessions and games will be open at 6:30 p.m.

The name Phil Driscoll is synonymous with great music. His trumpet, voice, heart and soul have moved audiences around the world for more than 20 years.

The man, the music and the message Phil portrays have withstood the test of time. His message of hope is paramount in the music he represents and the life he lives.

From Grammy awards to the applause of presidents as well as prisons to missions of mercy, the sound and message of the music coming from the heart of Driscoll rings strong and true. He has performed and recorded with rock and roll legends like Joe Cocker and Blood Sweat & Tears to classical music recordings with the London Philharmonic orchestra at CBS.

An accomplished composer and writer, his music has been heard in countries all over the world, including Singapore. South Africa, Europe and Russia to name just a few. The diversity of Driscoll’s sound, from jazz to blues to gospel and up-tempo pop to heartfelt ballads will take you on a musical journey you will not soon forget.

Driscoll’s regard for his family plays a major role in his life. He and his wife Lynne have three children. His sons. Shawn and Jamie and his daughter Danielle have inherited much of their father’s heart for music.

Church Briefs

New Summer Hours

The new summer hours for the First United Methodist Church have been set. Sunday school will start at 8:45 a.m. with worship starting at 10 a.m. Treats will be provided by the Sunday school classes at 8:30 a.m.

Community Christian Youth

Youth Empowerment Service of Community Christian will be helping with Y.E.S. youth with adults to help elderly people on their homes Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. A free lunch will be served afterwards.

Weekend Revival at Wesleyan

Wesleyan Bible Church, 410 Fairview, will hold a revival this weekend, Friday through Sunday with the Rev. David Hamer of Cordele, Ga., as guest speaker. He is an elder of Bible Methodist Connection of Churches of Alabama. Friday and Saturday services will start at 7 p.m.; Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening service on Sunday will be at 6 p.m.

Get Acquainted Picnic

The Woodlands Christian Church will hold a get acquainted picnic Sunday starting at 5 p.m. at the Sun N’ Fun. The church will welcome Darin Corder and family as assistant minister of youth and young adults. Bring salad or dessert to share; hot dogs and burgers and drinks will be provided. The cost to use the water park is $4.75 per person; entrance of free to the rest.

Free Church Retreat

KLVV Christian radio and Rose Stone Inn offers churches or other nonprofit organizations a free retreat. This package includes the first seven rooms for an overnight stay, two days use of conference rooms, coffee, tea and use of audio/visual equipment free for a total value of $500. To enter the drawing, go to www.klvv.com or send a letter with name, name of the church or organization, and address to KLVV, Box 14, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. The random drawing will take place June 30.

Raw Courage Camp

Albright United methodist Church is sending eight youth and two adults to the district camp at Egan June 19 through 23 for a week of fellowship, swimming, worship and more. Those attending the Ray Courage Camp are Allison Brown, Christopher Coppock, Andrew Dehn, Kristina Dehn, Randy and Tommie Dehn, Jamie McGaughey, Eric Peeples and Allison Steele. The camp is for students entering 7 through 12 grades.

Prince of Peace

Lutheran Church

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will celebrate Trinity Sunday with the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Worship time is 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Prince of Peace is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is located at 2800 Turner Road. All are invited to attend.

First Christian Church VBS

Vacation Bible School will begin July 23 at the First Christan Church, 210 North Fifth Street. Tales of Virtue is the theme for this year, stressing the biblical tales of virtue. The church is in need of volunteers; call Kelli Tucker at 762-1667, Stacy Nichols at 765-1105 or Bobbi Getman at 765-2914 to sign up or for additional information.

Hartford Avenue

Church of Christ

Watch the Search program on television every Sunday at 8 a.m. on either Channel 5 or Channel 8. All are invited to the Hartford Church of Christ citywide Bible class at 6 p.m. Sunday with a study of Romans.

The following is submitted for Father’s Day by Joe Smock. “Admittedly the words ‘father’ and ‘dad’ evoke a different emotion that ‘mother’ and ‘mom.’ yet they are equal in their impact. Dad is a pretty nice guy to have around the house, not just to mow the lawn, etc. God surely knew what He was doing when He gave children a mother and a father. Dad’s manliness is better in the way he rears his children than in how many he can beget by different women.”

New Woodlands Christian Church Assistant Minister To Be Installed

Woodlands Christian Church will install its new assistant minister of youth and young adults.

Darin Corder began his duties as assistant minister of youth and young adults Monday, June 12. Corder was born and reared in Nebraska and, by coming to Ponca City, he is the first in his entire family to move out of Nebraska. He was educated in Elwood, Neb., and graduated from Wayne State College in Wayne Neb., majoring in broadcast communications.

Prior to coming to Woodlands Christian Church, he served as director of campus ministry at Wayne State College and supported his family by running a motel in Wayne.

This fall, Corder will begin studying for the ministry at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa. His goal is to be a senior pastor and, eventually, work on the regional staff.

Corder’s wife, Jill, was also born, reared and educated in Nebraska. Graduating from Wayne State College, she majored in health and physical education. Along with being a mother to their 16-month-old son Monte, a homemaker and an assistant minister’s wife, she will work part time as the freshman cheerleading coach at Ponca City High School this school year.

EDUCATION

PTC Announces Honor Rolls
Several Local Students Named to Honor Rolls
Summer Work Continues at NOC
First Lutheran School Graduates 25 Students
Two Students Honored by Schools

PTC Announces Honor Rolls

Approximately 300 students made Pioneer Technology Center’s Superintendent’s and Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll.

Achieving the Superintendent’s Honor Roll requires a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. The Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll requires a 3.0 grade point average.

Superintendent’s Honor Roll

Adult students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Sherri (Pollak) Sparks, Kyle Adams, Missey Allensworth, Donna Aston, Dayna Boitel, Bruce Braga, John Carr, Dennis Carruth, Mary Caughlin, Librado Flores, Jeremy Freise, Danny Goldman, Paul Gorrell, Sabrina Hamilton, Colleen Hatton, Dawna Henley, Amanda Higgins, Julie Horinek, Kendra Hubbard, Heather Humble, Michelle Huster, Grace Jones, Richard King, Amy Mabry, Shelly Matthiessen, Glenn Mays, Richard McCurry, Sharon McDonald, Cecilia Myers, David Oder, Troy Rowe, Alice Seals, Dennis Stockton, Jeremy Swinford, Robert Swope, Danielle Ward and Beth West.

Also, Kim Barr, Amy Cobb, Robbie Crumm, Charleen Gecho, Michael Higbee, Jerord Johnson, Deborah Johnstone, Willis D. Lockwood, Christopher Lovell, Debra Lovell, Amanda Miller, John Mitchell, Montica Moore, Tyson Morton, Bryan Overman, Leslie Patton, Cody Ramhorst, Nancy Roe, Anthony Smith, Kenneth Teske and Flor VanBuren (Bloomer).

Blackwell High School students on the honor roll were Cheryl (Taylor) Herren, Edna Avila, Jennifer Bennett, Matt Dewitt, Kristen Dunham, Michelle Fixico, Joseph Gilner, Rachel Jackson, Tonya Kirkland, Terry Lablue Jr., Jennifer Looper, Jared McKee, Cody Montoya, Jorge Mora, Elwood Osburn, Judith Rios, Desiree Rowe, John Sharp, Dustin Ward and Eusebia Zamudio. Also, Brandi Maupin of Braman, Thomas Crain and Shane Ward of Deer Creek/Lamont, and Fawn Silvas from home studies.

Lincoln Center students were Cassie Carson, Patrick Costello, Crystal Daetwiler, Darin Delaney, Travis Hayes, Christy Jones, Kelly Jones, Kyle Lindsey, Rebecca Miller, Angela Morrow, Nile Sadler, Joe Scholey, Troy Sheets, Mason Trantham, Raven Vandusen and Julia Welsh. Also, Jesse Frieouf of Medford High School.

Students from Newkirk High School were Tamy Burdett (Dwyer), Tomi Bailey, Billie Bannister, Brent Bouthillette, Kellie Krug, Shane Oldfield, Brandon Parker, Jennifer Sheik, Cody Stone and Brandon Weant.

Ponca City High School students listed on the honor roll were April Allen, Jeremy Ball, Erik Barnett, Krista Barnett, Jay Bellnghausen, Ashly Byers, Lucas Campbell, Bryan Carleton, Turrena Carnes, Cari Chandler, Angel Cobble, Albert Cole, Chip Combs, Daniel Denny, Kelle Duckett, Blaine Empting, John Ferguson, Luke Garrison, Joshua Grimes, Paul Guthrie, Nikki Harris, Melissa Higgins, Kinzie Hinton, Amanda Howell, Laura Hoy, Hallie Huffman, Kendi Hutchison, Tracie Jordon, Lester Lancaster, Dennis Malaska, Brenda Matthews, Toby Meadows, Mikel Montgomery, Mindy Neilson, Ronnie Newman, Brenda Reed, Judith Reyes, Jason Rhea, Steven Robinson, Amanda Rogers, Beau Shultz, Rebecca Sokoll, Kimberly Soutter, Lakeysta Tipton, Heather VanBuren, Jason Whitfield and Iga Zalewska.

Shidler High School students were Lorena Ancona, Darrell Gregory, Bryon Hammer, Frank Mains, Jerrod Miller and Ray Woods. Those from Tonkawa High School included Jacalyn Black, Ariel Branson, Michael Cornell, Ann Gardner, Janelle Griffith, Alex Muniz, Larry Neeley, Tarah Nelson, Sherry Robbins, Chris Ross, Tania Santos and Christina Walton.

Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll

Adult full-time students included on the Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Teresa Barns, Jerry Blackwell, Josie Burris, Stacie Carr, Michael Coatney, Rebecca Gwin, Crystal Hamilton, Cindy Hutson, Mary Jackson, Susan Ramirez, Blossom Terrell, BeckyleeTibbitts and Keri Wehrle.

Part-time students were Sherene Agha, Jeremy Bearden, Lary Blakey, Traci Clark, Charleen Gecho, George Haas, Darryl Harris, Mindi Johnson, Sharon Minnick, Randy Newman, Lili Newport, Stephen Thompson and Vickie Thorpe.

Blackwell High School students were John Bonewell, Dereck Bryant, Tristen Goans, Matt Jenkins, Adam Johns, Justin Johns, Jared McMartin, Chris Mills, Bo Pannell, Jeremie Rancier, Erica Roach, Daniel Rush, Danny Ruston, Melissa Sharp, Earleen Sims, Sean Skaggs, Adam Whitehead and Brittany Willbanks. Also, Bristole Constant of Braman High School and Tyner Poulter of Deer Creek/Lamont.

Students from the Lincoln Center were Matt Bristow, David Edwardson, Holly Fristoe, Michelle Kolberg, Timothy Massey, Chrystal Ramsey, Mark Sitterly, Catherine Todd, Tyler Warrior and Charles Williams. And, Robert Honeyman of Medford.

Newkirk High School students were Brandi Bibles, Richard Blackwell, Andrea Collom, Brandon Dowler, Matthew Glaser, Lindsey Kirkendall, Tessa Kubik, Nick Mantz and Benjamin Vap.

Ponca City High School students were Chad Ake, Amber Allensworth, Joshua Alley, Phillip Barnard, Kyle Bateman, Scot Bell, Christina Bookout, Melissa Bradley, Brad Carroll, John Chamberlin, Jennifer Daetwiler, Marsheka Davis, Justin Edwards, Josh Farnsworth, Kendel Galloway, Stanton Gaylord, Jeremiah Glover, Cody Grogan, Ashley Hardiman, Robby Harrell, Emily Helm, Justin Hinch, Jeremy Jeanneret, Brandy Jester, Alison Jones, Sherman Kessinger, Gene Kugelman, Britany Lampe, Joe Larue, Abegail Licata, Samuel Lynn, Jerimiah Marchington, Ellymay Matsumuro, Mandi McGraw, Danyele McIntosh, Aaron Morgan, Justn Mullennax, Romi Osborn, Lacsey Oxford, Lori Pruitt, Brenna Reed, Corey Roberts, Ashly Sawyers, Samantha Schambron, Ronnie Schooley, Nancy Seiley, Tracey Shields, Cody Simmons, Casey Slavin, Leah Stieber, Russell Struble, Whitney Thilsted, Michele VanBuren, Daniel Wages, Shaun Walker, Jacob Webster and Arjura Whitehead.

Also, Jesse Long and Sarah Porter of Shidler High School, Cherie Clemons, Josh Davis, Joseph Durbin, Josh Fairless, David Followwill, Karri Haris, Charlene Maldonado, Jesse Marshall, Josh Medina, Angela Mendiola, Abel Ochoa, James Parker, Denver Robinson, Jerrymi Stout and Luke Ward, all of Tonkawa High School.

Several Local Students Named to Honor Rolls

STILLWATER — A total of 2,699 students were named to the spring honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

Full-time undergraduate students who complete 12 or more hours in the spring with a grade average of 4.00 and with no incomplete grade in any course are placed on the President’s Honor Roll. Students who have completed courses with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have no incomplete grades are placed on the Dean’s Honor Roll.

Part-time undergraduate students who have accumulated at least 12 semester credit hours during the most recent consecutive enrollments at OSU are also named to the honor rolls.

Grades earned through correspondence classes may not be included in meeting the minimum enrollment or grade point average required for an honor roll.

Ponca City students named to the President’s Honor Roll were Michelle Barnett, Stephanie Blochowiak, Candice Burton, Susan Haines, Bradley Keirn, Scott Larrison, Paul Lester, Tonja Pappan, Crystal Reed and Chadwick Ross. Also, Andrea Crandall, Sara Day, Oliver Engle, Risa Freeman, Mandy Hudgins, Samantha Knight, Betty Kreger, Joshua Milligan, Aaron Renken, Heather Roth, Kathryn Salmons, Tamara Samoylova and Carol Stauffer.

Those listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll were Amanda Anderson, Hollie Dyson, Moshin Khan, Mary Metzger, Sara Nunn, Gayle Otto, Justin Ross, Linda Snead, Arisara Tanupabrungsun and Nathan Zimmerman.

Also, Amanda Berry, Jason Bussey, Joel Cottle, Aubrey Eastman, Olawunmi Falokun, Jennifer Frantz, Erin Gordon, Justin Greenfield, Regina Hile, Emily Hufnagel, Kenneth O’Grady, Samantha Orr, Andrew Parsons, Leah Powers, Richard Shepard, Justin Shurts, Ryan Smith and Stuart Snyder.

Summer Work Continues at NOC

TONKAWA — Summer does not mean anything different for work crews at Northern Oklahoma College.

Construction this summer at NOC is on the new fitness/wellness center.

“We wanted to provide something for our students to have access to for workouts and physical conditioning, as well as physical exercise,” said Mick Weiberg, vice president for student affairs.

The completion date was set for some time in August, but Weiberg thinks that goal might be unattainable.

“We're about three weeks behind, so August might be wishful thinking,” he said. The center should be completed sometime in the fall.

Inside the center will be a two-lane walking track, aerobic dance room, a classroom, a multi-purpose area which could be used for sports including volleyball, badminton, basketball or other events hosted by the college.

Also included will be a free weight and machine weight area, an aerobic/cardiovascular workout area with equipment such as bicycles and treadmills, and restrooms with small showers and changing facilities.

Weiberg said the new facility will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

“Our old weight room didn't comply with ADA requirements,” Weiberg said.

All Northern faculty and students will be admitted to the center free of charge.

The general public will also be allowed to use the facilities for a membership fee.

‘We wanted something for the area community. We wanted to provide something not already provided,” Weiberg said.

First Lutheran School Graduates 25 Students

First Lutheran Church & School held graduation ceremonies for its 40th graduating class on May 24 at 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

As is traditional, the graduation ceremonies followed a noon banquet honoring the graduates. Pastor Tom Ramsey was the speaker for the ceremony, and various eighth grade students led in Bible readings and prayer.

Several awards were also given at the ceremony. The D.A.R. Patriotism Award was given to Megan Benyshek. Andrea Penny and Emily Beier each received American Legion Citizenship Awards.

Presidential Awards for Academic Excellence were presented to Emily Beier, Megan Benyshek, Amanda Bohon, Hannah Hopkins, Phil LeBaron, Andrea Penny, and Elizabeth Webster. The Presidential Award for Academic Achievement was given to Kajal Patel.

The class chose as its favorite Bible passage Romans 8:38: “Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

The graduating class at First Lutheran School included Brandon Bean, Emily Beier, Megan Benyshek, Amanda Bohon, Joshua Burnette, Kim Deitrick, Rebekah Duckwall, Bryan Gamble, Jamie Garrett, Adam Herpin, Hannah Hopkins, Brandy Hunter, Krystal Hunter, Mallory Knight, Philip LeBaron, Heather Marlar, Jeremy McConnell, Kajal Patel, Andrea Penny, Eric Schatte, Lee Searcy, Daine Taglialatela, Marc Walston, Elizabeth Webster, and Lauren Wiehle.

Two Students Honored by Schools

Kassie Allmon of East Middle School and Megan Maples of Washington Elementary were recently selected as Bus Riders of the Year for the Ponca City School System.

Each student received a $50 U.S. Savings Bond from the Ponca City Schools Transportation Department as a result of being the 1999-2000 recipients.

In order to be selected, each student must have been chosen as the Bus Rider of the Month. A bus rider must exhibit cooperation and a willingness to follow the bus rules. Names are submitted by the drivers of each route. In turn, they receive a certification and a coupon from McDonalds Restaurant for a sandwich.

A drawing was held from the approximately 200 Bus Rider of the Month winners to determine the Bus Rider of the Year students. Funds to purchase the U.S. Savings Bonds are collected from the sale of aluminum cans as well as private donations.

Jerry Lee, director of transportation, said, “Congratulations Kassie and Megan. We are proud of you and your willingness to exhibit safe bus riding practices.”

SPORTS

OSUs Howell Named Big 12 Athlete of Year

OSUs Howell Named Big 12 Athlete of Year

STILLWATER — Charles Howell has been named the male recipient of the Big 12 Conference Athlete of the Year award,

Howell was the Big 12 and NCAA men's golf individual champion in 2000. The Augusta, Ga., junior won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the national collegiate player of the year.

Howell won the NCAA Championships at Grand National Golf Club in Opelika, Ala., by eight strokes while shattering the individual scoring record. He shot 23-under-par. The previous record, held by four players, had been 17-under. Howell was also the leader of Oklahoma State's ninth men's golf NCAA Division I national-championship team.

This year, Howell set a Cowboy record with a season stroke average of 69.57, also believed to be an NCAA record. He won four events. including a 10-shot victory at the Big 12 Championships in April. He was named the Big 12 Men's Golf Player of the Year and earned first-team All-America honors for the second time in his career. With one season remaining, Howell holds the OSU record for career stroke average and has one year to try to catch Arizona State's Phil Mickelson, who is believed to own the national career record at 70.81.

The men's golf Big 12 Student-Athlete of the Year, Howell was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection in 2000 and 1999 and as been a two-time member of OSU's President's Honor Roll.

Howell is the first OSU student-athlete to win conference athlete-of-theyear honors since golfer Scott Verplank won the Big Eight's award in 1986. Mike Sheets (1984, wrestling) and Terry Miller (11978, football) had won the award before Verplank, and Val Skinner (1982, golf) won the women's honor as well.

The Big 12’s female honoree is Erin Aldrich of Texas who is All-American in both track and volleyball