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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, June 26, 1998 LOCALExploration Under Way at New Rig Site Exploration Under Way at New Rig SiteEditor’s Note: Earlier this week a drilling rig was erected near the intersection of Fourth Street and South Avenue for the purpose of oil exploration under the city limits. This is the second in a series discussing oil exploration. By PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Let the Exploration Begin: Oil exploration is a risky business and an expensive one at that. It has made millionaires out of some and paupers out of many others. Initial investments in exploration can range from thousands of dollars to millions and even billions depending on the depth, type and location of a well. “You can be rich one night and be broke the next morning,” says engineer Paul Youngblood of Youngblood Consulting. Oil has driven, pushed and prompted men, companies and industries world-wide for many, many decades and created fields of science and education dedicated exclusively to the coffee-like substance, often referred to as “black gold.” Exploring for petroleum is a major operation and one that entails months of research, loads of money and plenty of good fortune. Long before the rig on the outskirts of town was constructed Tuesday, research was done and geological surveys were conducted. Drilling began only after it was determined there was a reasonable probability that oil laid beneath the site. The lack of technology prevented deep drilling at the time the site area was originally drilled shortly after the turn of the century. Therefore the depths now being drilled are virtually untapped making this venture, some say, a very good prospect. News of the drilling has spread from Oklahoma to Kansas and has people watching, wondering and waiting. One such person is geologist Dr. Jock Campbell of the Oklahoma Geological Survey. “The Ponca City prospect was originally conceived before statehood and has remained untested to the present time, it has been asleep for 90 years” says Campbell. “It is like being in a time machine and stepping back into history and I would say that the Ponca City prospect is the most interesting that I have seen in 30 years as a geologist and I can’t tell you how excited I am about this.” From rigging up to tearing down, exploration is a lengthy and complicated process — one that involves everything from science and technology to machinery and muscles. There is every type of crew imaginable on the site where the rig was erected earlier this week — drilling crews, cementing crews, casing crews, logging crews and geological crews. Crews from Enid, crews from Oklahoma City and crews from as far away as Hays, Kan. Oil field work is hard and dangerous work and it is work that some love to hate. “You have to enjoy it or you don’t do it,” says crew supervisor Joe Livingston of Duke Drilling. “I have worked all over the United States including Alaska and worked one very cold winter in Montana and I often say I am going to quit, but I always come back.” Each crew has a specific purpose and function. It is the drilling crews that moved the rig into the city and then constructed the platform and raised the derrick. After the derrick was raised and all other rig components were set-up, extra precautionary measures were undertaken. A blow out preventer (BOP) was installed which, in the case of an actual blowout, will close off the drilling pipe, preventing any leakage of underground oil or gas. “We don’t normally install a BOP in the initial stage of drilling, but because we are drilling so close to the city, people and businesses the Warren Corporation decided on the added safeguard,” Youngblood explained. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) mandates that precautionary measures are also taken in regards to water supplies. The OCC requires that the area from the surface to 100 feet below the location of the fresh ground water table be protected — and protected well. It is for that reason that Thursday afternoon 20,000 pounds of cement were pumped into the well at a depth of 415 feet protecting the outlaying ground water from contamination. The well, named Nora Bob No. 1, will be drilled to a total depth of 4,000 feet and according to Youngblood drilling will be slow. “From the surface to a depth of 1,200 feet the normal drilling rate is 100 feet per hour.” Testing will be conducted every 100 feet during drilling but “real” results are not expected until the deeper drilling begins. “The 600, 800, 900 feet zones will be depleted because of the shallow wells drilled here earlier which fueled the city in the early 1900’s,” stated John Warren, President of the exploration company the Warren Corporation. “Nothing has been drilled below 900 feet and it is at 1,500 feet that we are hoping for results. Then, there is the ‘monster zone’ known as the Tonkawa Sand which is located at a depth of 2,100 which we are excited about.” It was 77 years ago June 29, that the first well in the Tonkawa field was completed, producing 850 barrels of oil per day. Good by some standards, but not as good as it got in that field. The second well produced 3,300 barrels. Between 1921 and 1924 over 650 wells were drilled in the famous field, producing more that 34 million total barrels of oil. It will soon be known if history will repeat itself, if the Nora Bob No. 1 hits oil and if oil once again brings fame and fortune to Ponca City. Great Blood Lines Behind Film ‘A Perfect Murder’ at PoncanKirk Douglas, Alfred Hitchcock, and Blythe Danner figure behind the scenes of “A Perfect Murder,” the classy new film thriller. The extremely successful film shot near the top of the US box office numbers in its second week since opening. “A Perfect Murder” is currently showing at the Poncan Theatre on Grand in downtown Ponca City. Hitchcock is behind “A Perfect Murder” in the sense that the film is a remake of his classic 1954 film, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder.” The new film is more visually expansive than the original, but the whole spirit of Hitchcock is present in the plot. Hitchcock was famous for his insinuating, can’t-catch-your-breath action. He once said “there is no terror in the ‘bang,’ only in the anticipation of it.” According to reviewer Eugene Novikov, “A Perfect Murder” “grabs you by the throat from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the credits start to roll.” Very Hitchcockian. Kirk Douglas and Blythe Danner are both parents of one of the film’s stars. Michael Douglas, son of Kirk, has, like his father, become one of the most sought-after actors in the business. Michael has ascended to the “Empire Magazine” list of the top 100 movie stars of all time. He was trained in some of the finest acting schools in the country, and got his break when a producer saw him in a TV movie, “The FBI.” He was immediately recruited as Karl Malden’s sidekick for “The Streets of San Francisco.” Douglas’s move to film came when he produced the Academy Award winning “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” After a hiatus from acting, Douglas starred in “Coma” in 1978. He has been one of the most visible film actors and producers ever since. A little-known fact about Douglas is that he once roomed with Danny DeVito, another major actor-producer. Tony Award winner Blythe Danner and her husband Bruce Paltrow are parents of Gwyneth Paltrow, one of the hottest young stars in Hollywood. Paltrow’s father is producer of several highly successful TV series, including “St. Elsewhere.” The young Paltrow first came to public and critical attention with her performance opposite Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid in “Flesh and Bone.” Paltrow is often compared to Grace Kelly, since Paltrow plays Kelly’s role in the re-make of “Dial ‘M’”. She says the comparison is “unjustified” but she is extremely flattered by it. She looks for scripts that are “smart and interesting,” avoiding projects with bombs and guns. She enjoyed working with Michael Douglas, an old family friend. Hitchcock was famous for his television series, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.” Television camera work influenced his cinematography for “Dial ‘M’”. He said, with tongue in cheek, that “television has brought murder back into the home, where it belongs.” “A Perfect Murder” continues that theme. One of the most exciting scenes takes place in the magnificent apartment on New York’s expensive Upper East Side. The phone rings at exactly 10:00. As beautiful Emily goes to the kitchen to answer, she runs into a would be thief who tries to kill her. In true Hitchcock fashion, the tables are turned by a common implement. In this case a meat thermometer measures the heat of the moment. “Well done,” Hitchcock might say. “A Perfect Murder,” rated R, shows over the weekend and next week at the Poncan Theatre. For show times, patrons may consult the paper or call the theater at 580-765-0943. District CourtPonca City Divorces Sought Susane Layne Faulconer vs. Larry Joe Faulconer. Jimmie T. Price vs. Janice E. Price. John D. Botts vs. Heather D. Botts. Jana L. Godfrey vs. Kevin A. Godfrey. Divorces Granted Angela L. Thiele vs. Glenn R. Thiele; plaintiff restored to former name Angela L. Cornell. Lisa Jo Stopp vs. Nathan Stopp; plaintiff restored to former name Lisa Jo Keltner. Linda Kay Allie vs. Michael Lee Allie. Melody L. Pruett vs. Shane R. Pruett. Edward Raymond Bright vs. Kimmie Renee Bright. Hugh Alfred Bailey vs. Nancy Ann Bailey; defendant restored to former name Nancy Ann Williams. Civil Petitions Mickie E. Oulds vs. Amy Louise Kirby; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Baloo Subramaniam vs. Roberto Urioste; plaintiff seeking judgment for $10,568.93. Justin and Kristi Snipes vs. estate of Gene E. Hisey, et al.; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Ponca Indian Church Of Nazarane Planning Special Sunday EventThe Ponca Indian Church of the Nazarene, located 4.5 miles south on U.S. 177, will welcome the visiting Mayles Family from Buckhannon, W.Va., on Sunday, June 28. The public is invited to come and hear Elwood, Donna and their daughter, Jennifer as they evangelize in song to the congregation during the morning worship service. Also, Nathaniel and Michael Johnson will sing together. They are members of the Ponca Indian Nazarene Church and are becoming well-known in the northern Oklahoma area as spiritual messengers in song. Everyone is invited to attend this special worship service. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. DEATHSGlen E. Laughrey Glen E. LaughreyBLACKWELL — Glen E. Laughrey, resident of Blackwell, died early Thursday morning, June 25, 1998, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 80. The funeral will be at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell at 10 a.m. Monday, June 30, 1998. The Rev. Charles Ryser of the First United Methodist Church in Blackwell will officiate. Burial will be at the Blackwell Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Dr. D.E. Becker, Roland Vickery, Eddie Hockelsmiller, Steve Fry, J.C. Estes and Ralph Gose. Honorary casket bearers will be Joe Cannon, Dan McClung, Leon Stout, Frank Dyer, Larry Cannon and John Boersma. Glen E. Laughrey was born Feb. 22, 1918, in Blackwell, the son of Walter Ray and Lillie Pearl (Landrus) Laughrey. At the age of two, he moved with his family to a farm northwest of South Haven, Kan., where they lived for three years. When he was five years old the family returned to Blackwell. He attended Blackwell public schools, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1936. On June 3, 1936, he began working at First National Bank in Blackwell in the bookkeeping department. Laughrey married Frances Addie Binkley on July 14, 1940, in Blackwell where they settled. He entered the U.S. Navy on March 15, 1945, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Bennington during World War II. He was discharged from the U.S. Navy on March 21, 1946. Following his discharge, Laughrey returned to Blackwell and worked at the bank, where he continued working until his retirement in 1982 as vice president and cashier. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Blackwell, the Blackwell Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce, and Lions Club. He also served as scout master for Boy Scout Troop No. 34, as treasurer of the Blackwell Civic Music Association, as treasurer of the Senior Citizens Association, and as president of Camp Fire Girls where he helped develop Camp Ta-Wa. He was instrumental in the organization and development of the Top of Oklahoma Historical Society and Museum. Laughrey is survived by his wife, of the home; three daughters, Lola Burgtorf of Bethany, Krista Taylor of Hinton, and Rada Lucas of Blackwell; one son, David Laughrey of Hinton; one sister, Doris Burgtorf of Westland, Mo.; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gordon Laughrey; and one sister, Ruth Baker. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Red Cross, Western Kay Chapter, Furgeson and Thirteenth Streets, Blackwell, OK 74631. John Joseph Costello IVCOYLE — John Joseph Costello IV, resident of Coyle and former resident of Marland, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, in the Coyle area. He was 14. The funeral will be at the Coyle Assembly of God Church 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 1998, with the Revs. Scott H. Gammon and John Waterloo officiating. Burial will be at the Coyle Cemetery and arrangements are under the direction of the Strode Funeral Home in Stillwater. Casket bearers will be Ron Tracy, Will (Junior) Clark, Charlie W. Long, Dwain Sissons, Lucas Cambell, and Brad Carroll. Honorary casket bearers will be Jacob Williams, Justin Williams, Jason Williams, Amos Hinton, James Paul “J.P.” Page, Ronnie Cambell, Phillip Tracy, Steven Tracy, Joe Galloway, Jason Costello, Patrick Costello, Eric Costello and Richard Costello. John Joseph Costello IV was born March 24, 1984, in Stillwater, the son of John Joseph Costello Jr. and Sandi (Dodson) Costello. He attended school at Frontier School in Red Rock when he lived in Marland. He moved with his family to Coyle in 1997 and attended school in Coyle. He enjoyed fishing, camping, animals, horseback riding, three wheelers, basketball, working with his hands and attending church camp. He was a member of the Coyle Assembly of God Church and the Royal Rangers. He is survived by his parents, of the home; two brothers, Korde Lewis Costello and Trestan Waene Costello, both of Coyle; three sisters, Barbarina MinČ Costello, Cami Rischelle Downey, both of Coyle, and Suzzette Marie Venturino of Ponca City; maternal grandmother, Laura Barnes Dodson of Ponca City; paternal grandmother, Jeannette Louise Costello of Ponca City; and numerous aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by one brother, Anthony Edward Sherrod; one sister, Nicole Annette Sherrod; maternal grandfather, Lewis Dodson Jr.; and paternal grandfather, John Joseph Costello. Rose DonnellyRose Donnelly, resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 1998, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kan. She was 61. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998, at Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Paul Graham officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Casket bearers will be David Donnelly, Clifford Donnelly, Clinton Donnelly, John Stout, Mark Klinger and Curtis Love. Rose Donnelly was born September 5, 1936, at Augusta, Kan., the daughter of Benjamin Albert Foster and Mellie Marie (Kidder) Foster. She received her early education in the Augusta public schools. She married William Hayes White on Oct. 11, 1952, at Augusta, Kan. She was united in marriage to Carl Neil Donnelly on Dec. 5, 1984, at Anthony, Kan. Donnelly was a member of the Lincoln, Ark., Baptist Church. Her enjoyments included working with her hands, plastic canvas, making doll clothes and quilting. She is survived by her husband, Carl, of the home; two daughters, Debra Marshall of Ohio, and Debbie Stout of Westfork, Ark.; one son, Benjamin White of Ponca City; one brother, Bob Foster of South Carolina; four sisters, Cretia Dinger of California, Eva May McGee and Darlene Higgins, both of Kansas, and Addenia Donnelly of Ponca City; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; seven stepchildren, Clinton Donnelly of Edmond, Cindy Love of Ponca City, David Donnelly of Topeka, Kan., Barbara Klinger of Ponca City, Clifford Donnelly of Overland Park, Kan., Carl Donnelly Jr. of the Philippines, and Charlene Scott of Ponca City; 19 stepgrandchildren; and four great-stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary Alice Cochran. The family will be at 3412 West North Avenue. Billie Ann RagsdaleSTILLWATER — Billie Ann Ragsdale, resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 78. The funeral will be held at Strode Funeral Home Chapel, 610 South Duncan, in Stillwater at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, 1998, with the Rev. Chuck Heyer officiating. Services will conclude at the chapel, and burial will be private at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Stillwater. Billie Ann Ragsdale was born April 25, 1920, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of William and Dora Ellen (Calhoun) Hower. She married William E. Ragsdale on Oct. 10, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo. She and her husband moved to Stillwater in 1948 where she was employed by the Oklahoma State University Veterinary School of Medicine until 1960. She was a member of the Ladies Elks and in her younger years she was a member of the Lakeside Ladies Association. She was an avid OSU Cowboys fan. She is survived by her son, Thomas Lee Pardee of Ponca City, and one grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, on Oct. 14, 1988, and her parents. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Ponca City Humane Society, P.O. Box 2311, Ponca City, OK 74602 or the Stillwater Humane Society, 1710 S. Main, Stillwater, OK 74074. FuneralsSaturday Clara Lehman — Funeral to be at the Danner Funeral Home in Abilene, Kan., at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery south of Holland, Kan. NEWS BRIEFSArrest — At 8:31 a.m. Thursday a 22-year-old man was arrested in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street on four Kay County warrants. Attempted Break-In — Extra patrol was requested in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street after a resident reported that someone had attempted to break into their garage. Arrest — Police arrested a 44-year-old woman at 10:05 a.m. Thursday from Miller Market, 904 South Fourth Street, for petit larceny. Vandalism — At 10:11 a.m. Thursday vandalism to several air conditioning units in the 1500 block of Bradley Avenue was reported. An officer was assigned. Arrest — A 51-year-old man was arrested at 1:25 p.m. Thursday from Country General Store, 3008 North Fourteenth Street, for petit larceny. Arrest — At 1:52 p.m. Thursday an 18-year-old man was arrested from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for petit larceny. Stolen Puppies — A woman in the 700 block of North Palm Street called police at 3:06 p.m. Thursday to report that six puppies had been stolen from her garage. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Arrest — A 28-year-old woman was arrested at 6:08 p.m. Thursday from the 400 block of East Summit Avenue on a city warrant for failure to pay. Test Drive Theft — Police were notified at 7:18 p.m. Thursday by Pioneer Auto that a person had test driven a vehicle and had not returned it. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stolen Credit Card — At 7:38 p.m. Thursday a report on the use of a stolen credit card was taken by police at E-Z Mart, 2225 North Fourteenth Street. Arrest — Police arrested a 39-year-old woman at 11:09 p.m. Thursday from North Fourth Street and East Hazel Avenue for running a stop sign and driving under the influence. Police Pursuit — At 11:13 p.m. Thursday at East Central Avenue and Pecan Road police began a pursuit of a vehicle with a possibly intoxicated driver, that refused to stop. The pursuit continued over the Old River Bridge and ended when police lost the vehicle at U.S. 60. The vehicle was later located by a patrolman from the Osage County Sheriff’s office. RELIGIONTeels Ministering In Revival Here Teels Ministering In Revival HereEvangelists Robert and Jan Teel will be ministering in revival services at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 600 North Union, June 28 through July 1 with services at 7 o’clock nightly, according to Pastor Steven Webb. Robert was born in Ada and raised in southern California. Jan was born in Oklahoma City, daughter of a preacher, growing up “all over” Oklahoma and some of Arkansas. Robert was a national Champion on the Rings event in the sport of gymnastics, and many experts believed he was destined to win a gold medal for the U.S. in the Olympics. However, at the height of his gymnastics career, he began to abuse drugs and alcohol, shattering all hopes for Olympic competition. In January 1972, after descending to the depths of sin, on the brink of suicide, he relates he was miraculously saved and instantly delivered from drugs and alcohol by the power of Jesus Christ. For the past 23 years, he has been in full-time ministry, proclaiming the message of hope to a hurting world. His wife, Jan, felt the call of God on her life at a very young age. She is an accomplished musician, and has released her first recording, “Jesus, You’re Everything to Me.” Pastor Webb says, “Many have come to Christ and experienced God’s saving, healing, delivering power through the Teels’ ministry.” He extends an invitation to Ponca Citians to attend revival services at First Pentecostal Holiness. Church Briefs‘Come Let Us Reason Together’The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites you to share God’s word with those gathered every week. Sunday Bible classes are 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels, nursery through adult. Bible Thought: “But wishing to justify himself, he said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29. Jesus told the story of a man who was beaten and left for dead. Two religious leaders passed by the poor man, but a Samaritan chose to help the man. Who was the man’s neighbor, the one who chose to help. No longer choose who will be my neighbor, I will choose to be the neighbor. Foursquare Plans ‘True Freedom Fireworks’The Ponca City Foursquare Gospel Church at Lincoln Center presents True Freedom Fireworks at U.S. 60 South of the Standing Bear Memorial. Everyone welcome to come, look and buy. Proceeds will be used to send the Gospel to Russia and Romania. Good Shepherd Lutherans Plan VBSWould you like to learn about some AMAZING things that Jesus did? Are you between the ages of 4 and 12? Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3109 North Union, will hold Vacation Bible School from July 21 through July 24 (Tuesday through Friday) from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. To register call Amy Furger at 762-0724; sign up early and learn how you can start earning VBS Carnival tickets. Yes! A Carnival for Jesus will be held July 24, Friday evening where VBS students can use their tickets to jump in the moonwalk, toss bean bags for prizes, get face paintings, go on a hayride, win a cake in the cake walk, feed the animals in the petting zoo, fish for prizes, or do one of the many other exciting carnival activities. See you there! All Church Breakfast Set at First UMCBecause of the new summer schedule at First United Methodist, it was decided to take time for fellowship and food on special Sundays. On these special Sundays — June 28, July 26 and August 16 from 8 to 8:45 a.m., members are being encouraged to come for breakfast at 8 a.m., Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Coordinators for these breakfast fellowships are Carolyn Hook, the UMYF and Karen Sledge. During worship on this coming Sunday, the theme will be “Encountering the Struggle.” On July 26, the theme will be “Celebrating the Growth” and August 16, “Drawing on the Faith.” Albright UMC Sets Summertime PicnicAn all-church picnic is planned for the picnic shelterhouse in Ponca Lake Park on Sunday evening for members and guests of Albright United Methodist church. The event will be begin at 6 p.m. and the meal will be potluck picnic with folks stirring up a favorite summer outdoor dish to share. Group singing is planned and some special numbers as well, it was reported. There’ll be a game or two, and some comedy, according to leaders of the event. The park has a great play ground for the children, and kids may fish in the stream near the shelter. The ducks and geese always like to be fed some bread. Albright folks are looking forward to a fun evening in the park with the church family and guests. Wesleyan Bible Church Plans Missionary ServiceThe Wesleyan Bible Church invites the public to attend a special Missionary service this Sunday evening starting at 6 pm. The Rev. Don Phoebus and his wife, Nona, will be the featured speakers. The Phoebus’ are from the Dine Bible Methodist Mission in Gallup, N.M. where they have worked with the Navajo Indian for over 20 years. This should be a very enjoyable and interesting service. We hope to see many Ponca Citians there. For more information please call the church at 762-1982 or 765-7212. First Assembly Women’s Ministries to MeetThe Women’s Ministries Department of the First Assembly of God Church will meet Tuesday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the church gym. The theme of the meeting will be “The Church — the Bride of Christ.” In keeping with the theme, the women will have a bridal style show, using the members’ bridal gowns. Twelve gowns will be modeled by the younger women of the church. Refreshments will be served, and child care will be provided. For more information, please call the church office at 762-2401. Woodlands Christian Plans Building UpdateThe Olsen-Coffey Architectural Firm of Tulsa are currently in the process of making plans for the remodeling of Woodlands Christian Church, it was announced recently by the church. A group of members from Woodlands Christian will be going to Tulsa Saturday to visit with the firm leaders and visit some churches they have worked on. On Sunday, the architects, Steve Olsen and Roger Coffey, will be in worship at Woodlands Christian, staying afterwards for an all-church luncheon — getting to know Woodlands and its people. There will be an opportunity for church members to meet the architects, see slides of some of their work, and hear some of their ideas. St. John Baptists Set Auxiliary Day CelebrationOn Sunday, June 28, 1998 at 4 p.m. St. John Baptist Church will have its Annual Auxiliary Day Celebration. This is a joint effort by all Departments and Auxiliaries of the church. The theme is "Keepin’ It Real” based on The Gospel of John Chapter 15, verses 1 through 10. Special guest speaker will be the Rev. Nadus Cezar, who attends Langston University, according to Pastor Robert C. Palmer Sr. Music will be provided by the Youth Choir from Antioch Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, pastored by his father, the Rev. Lester Cezar. First Lutheran Church Focusing on God’s LoveThe title of Pastor Tom Ramsey’s sermon for both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. service at First Lutheran Church on June 28 will be “Breaking the Cycle of Sin.” This indicates the theme of the Sunday which focuses on God’s continued love and forgiveness. In both services the Spirit Singers will sing the anthem “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks.” Vivian Heinze will present the Message for Young Disciples During the 11 a.m. service new members will be received. Adult confirmands are Dusty Garrison, Neal Lawrence, Sandi Lyons, and Clark Wilson. Mr. Wilson will also receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Those being received by transfer are Darrell and Connie Burns, Lloyd Brown, Marie and Caroline; Dennis and Kathy Stephen, Mark, Rebecca, and Eric; Darla White and Amber. All are invited to join the joy and excitement of worship at First Lutheran Church. NE Baptists Presenting Patriotic MusicalNortheast Baptist Sanctuary Choir will present a patriotic musical, “Nation ... It’s Time to Pray” on Sunday, June 28 at 10:15 a.m. As Christians, we love to celebrate the freedom God has allowed this nation to enjoy, but more and more God is calling His church to its knees, Guy Cooper, minister of music, points out. There is a beckoning by the Spirit of God to a deeper, more fervent prayer life — both private and corporate. “Nation ... It’s Time to Pray” is a musical that is aimed at bringing His Body, all Christians, together in corporate prayer for our country. “Nation” is filled with familiar songs, “America, America, God Shed His grace on Thee.” There are also new and contemporary songs such as, “It’s a Celebration,” arranged for choir, worship team, and duet. “Statue of Liberty” brings the focus of the musical in a spiritual direction, with the thought that our liberty is based on Jesus, Cooper points out. Church family who have served or are serving in the military will be remembered and acknowledged with ”Salute to the Armed Forces.” And many favorite hymns are included in this musical as well. There will be several opportunities for congregational participation throughout the musical. During the song, “Pray for Our Nation” the host begins to challenge us from scripture that God is calling us to prayer. Special leaders in “Nation” include Cooper; host Tony Weir; praise team — Jeanne Martin, Laurie Graham and Mark Green. Soloists will be Maureen Coates, Brian Reiss, Gene Tarr, Patty Curl, Carl Johnston, Rhonda Walker, Mark Green, Guy Cooper, Troy McKain, Belinda Satterfield, Linda Caudle, Donita Cooper, Steve Martin, Mike Walker, and Kathy Landis. Everyone attending this service will receive a complimentary American flag. Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor, has declared this day of patriotic observance to be a day of casual dress with the theme of red, white, and/or blue and invites the public to join with Northeast Baptist for this very special celebration of our freedom to worship. Childcare will be provided for children preschool 3 and younger. Pre-kindergarten and older children will attend the musical with their parents. Northeast will continue this celebration in the evening service at 6 p.m. Worship will be outside on the grounds, so lawn chairs or blankets to sit on will be needed. Following the evening worship and praise service approximately 500 red, white and blue balloons will be launched. Attached to each balloon will be a card with an invitation to Northeast Baptist Church, the plan of salvation and an opportunity for the recipient to write back to the church. The evening will conclude with a homemade ice cream and pie social. All children will join the outside worship service in the evening. Albright Plans Special EventsThe Albright United Methodist congregation will be attending two special events this weekend, it was announced. The women will be hosting the second annual church-wide breakfast buffet on Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m. Their special guests will be the men of the church. The Rev. Mike Brannon from Stillwater will tell about the outreach ministries of Southern Heights United Methodist Church. Profits from the breakfast will be used to buy materials for a fall workday for the Stillwater congregation. A variety of special breakfast dishes — breads, muffins, coffee cakes and casseroles will be on the buffet table. Sunday evening, June 28, an old-fashioned church picnic will be held at the Lake Ponca Shelter House #3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Crestview Baptists Hosting Music Evangelist Here Sunday Evening“One heart at a time” — that’s the motto used by Youth Horizons to meet the needs of youth in the Wichita area for the past 20 years — and Ernest Alexander is a Music Evangelist and the Executive Director of Youth Horizons, Inc. in Wichita, leading the work. Alexander will be in the Ponca City area for a concert at Crestview Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. The church is located at 3228 Indian Hills Road, four miles east of the New River Bridge on U.S. 60. Alexander is a Music Evangelist and for over 20 years, he has invested heavily in the lives of young people around the country and especially in his hometown of Wichita. Earnest has touched the lives of countless young people in the Wichita area as the Executive Director of Youth Horizons, Inc. and through a Bible Study for young people that was held weekly for over seven years. In addition to his work with young people, Earnest performs concerts for churches, schools, organizations, and community events. He exhorts, challenges, encourages, and entertains all who attend his concerts. Ponca Citians are urged to come and hear this talented young man. For further information, you may call (580) 765-6730 or 762-7817. LIFESTYLESHappy Hilltop Group Meets Happy Hilltop Group MeetsNaDean Thomas was the substitute hostess June 16 when 11 members of the Happy Hilltop Club met. Dee Herde was a guest. The group donated to a memorial to Hospice for a recently deceased member, Virginia Perciful. Members voted to change the meeting days to the second Wednesday of each month, beginning in July. The group will meet with Nancy Challis in August and with Irene Harden in September. The by-laws will also be amended. Della Daniels was named as the club reporter. A workday was held with members making tooth fairy pillows for kindergarten and first grade students at Kaw City. Chris Orr gave the health report and Ms. Daniels won the hostess prize. The July 15 meeting will be hosted by Mary Bryant. Little NewsJerry and Amy Neufeld announce the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Paige. She was born June 15, 1998 at 1:39 a.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, weighed 8-pounds and was 20 1/2-inches long. She has a brother, Austin, 5, and a sister, Savannah, 4. Paternal grandparents are Tim Neufeld of Ponca City and Linda McPeak of Shidler. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Vickie Dailey of Ponca City. Paternal great-grandparents are Ed and Doris Neufeld of Watonga, Bill and Jean Dollarhide of Shidler. Maternal great-grandparents are Harry and Georgenne Dailey of Enid, Dorthy Dailey and Lila McColgan of Ponca City, and the late Gene McColgan. Announcing the birth of a son are Duane Coffman and Sarah Klinger, 3504 A Street. The baby was born at 7 p.m. June 5, 1998 at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8-pounds, 6-ounces and was 21-inches long. He has been named Madison Taylor Coffman. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Lisa Klinger of Ponca City and paternal grandfather is Jack Coffman of Newkirk. Great-grandparents are Nick and Phyllis Brown of Blackwell, Velta Klinger of Ponca City and Albert and Mary Coffman of Ponca City. Maternal great-great-grandmother is Edith Jeffries of Tonkawa. Language Preservation Meeting ScheduledPeople participating in the Otoe-Missouria Tribes language preservation project will meet Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. in the Enterprise Building located at the tribal complex, 13 miles south of Ponca City. Refreshments and coffee will be served to the attendees. The purpose of the meeting is to form committees and solicit input from tribal members regarding how best to preserve the language and available tribal language resources. EDUCATIONLocal Students Receive Project Awards at OSU Local Students Receive Project Awards at OSUSTILLWATER — Jennifer Maxson, Rebecca Jenks and Maude Kay Norden of Ponca City have been selected to receive $4,000 Lew Wentz Project Awards for the 1998-99 academic year at Oklahoma State University. These awards are presented by the OSU Lew Wentz Foundation in Stillwater. During the coming academic year, each of these students will work closely with a faculty mentor on their research projects. Maxson’s research project will be “Oklahoma’s Energy Resources: Analysis and Management.” She is a civil and environmental engineering junior, and is the daughter of Phillip and Ann Maxson, now of Houston. Jenks’ research project will be “How Heat Flows in Turbulent Water.” She is a physics sophomore, and is the daughter of Randy and Jennifer Jenks of Ponca City. Norden’s research project will be “Creativity and Intelligence Differences in Exceptional Children with ADD.” She is a psychology senior and the daughter of Mrs. Rosetta L. Gulley of Ponca City and the late Kenneth R. Gulley. The Wentz Project Award program is uniquely designed so that students can benefit from project support while working closely with OSU’s best faculty on rigorous research activities, and the experience will assist students as they prepare for graduate study or employment opportunities. Other news at Oklahoma State University includes the names of several Lew Wentz Scholarships given to Ponca City residents. Lew Wentz Scholarships Susan Haines, Sara M. Blumer and Kyle Enevoldsen of Ponca City, all students at OSU, have been awarded one of OSU’s most prestigious scholarships for 1998-99, the $2,500 Lew Wentz Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded by the OSU Lew Wentz Foundation, and reflects the spirit and generosity of Mr. Wentz as well as the desire of OSU to reward its most motivated and talented undergraduate students. To apply for this scholarship, students must write an essay on how their activities at OSU, both academic and extracurricular, are preparing them for future professional and personal success. They also must submit a one page summary of their OSU activities and honors, a copy of their transcript, and a letter of recommendation must come from a faculty member, department head, or academic adviser. Haines, an environmental sciences senior, is the daughter of Max and Sandra Haines. Blumer, a mathematics senior, is the daughter of Bert F. and Elizabeth Blumer. Enevoldsen, a music education junior, is the son of Kent and Kelli Enevoldsen. Local Student Attends National ConferenceDavid Donald, senior at Po-Hi, is one of 1,800 student council leaders and student activity advisers attending the 62nd National Association of Student Councils (NASC) National Conference, June 27-July 1 at Derby High School in Derby, Kan. NASC, administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), offers leadership training at its conferences, focusing on turning student leaders into lifelong leaders. “Student Council members are hard-working young people dedicated to leading their peers to achieve the best for their schools and communities,” said Thomas Koerner, Interim Executive Director, NASSP. “It is clear that these young people are leaders in their schools today and will continue to be leaders in their communities in the future.” David Donald will be trained in leadership skills, student project planning, communication skills, and dealing with diversity, as well as participate in discussions or issues relevant to today’s youth. He will hear such popular motivational speakers as Jane Jenkins Herlong, Steve Spangler, Howard Flaherty, Kevin Wanzer, Harriet Turk, Patrick George, Ed Gerety and other special guests. “At the NASC Conference, and in student activity programs across the nation, these already talented students learn to be better at motivating, organizing, training and leading others,” said Rocco Marano, Director of the NASSP Department of Student Activities. “Every NASC delegate can be looked at as a role model for other students.” David Donald is the son of Russell and Peggy Donald. While at Po-Hi, he was elected as the Student Council President for his senior year and was the Student Council Secretary in his junior year. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Foreign Language Club, Youth and Government Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Explorers Post 95 Medical Club. David has been selected to represent his high school at the OABC Basic Leadership Camp, OASC Advanced Leadership Camp, Boys’ State, District Youth and Government Pre-Legislative Conferences, the National Youth Leadership Conference, the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, and HOBY. His accomplishments include the following awards: United States Student Council Award Winner, National English Merit Award, Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference Winner, International Foreign Language Award, All American Scholar Award Winner, United States National Mathematics Award, NOC Academic Contest Award in Spanish, and the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. During the school year he is a coach for the seventh and eighth grade basketball team at St. Mary’s. NASSP is the largest school leadership organization in the United States representing more than 45,000 middle level and high school principals and assistant principals, 58,000 student activity advisers, and more than 1.5 million students. Other NASSP program are: the National Honor Society, the National Junior Honor Society, the American Technology Honor Society, the Middle Level Student Activities Association, and the National Association of Student Activity Advisers. School NewsCar WashThe Science Club at Po-Hi will hold a car wash June 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the west side of Wal-Mart. Cost is $3 for cars and $5 for vans and trucks. Proceeds will go toward club projects and field trips. UCO Honor RollRegan Strickland and Cynthia Thompson, Ponca City, made the spring 1998 President’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma City University. Elisabeth Heslip made the Dean’s Honor Roll. Students EnrollFive students from Kay County enrolled this summer at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee. Kay County students included: Clayton Goff, Blackwell; and Richard Balfanz, Travis Behara, Matt Bishop and Christopher Wallen, Ponca City. Honor RollsChristina Cooper, Andrew Grein, Heather Heslip, Julie Nigh, Jonathan Peck, Kerri White and Kathy Cripps, Ponca City, made the President’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma Baptist University. Joey Ferguson and Marci Spore, also of Ponca City, made the Dean’s Honor Roll. Maddox Makes Honor RollKimber Maddox, Ponca City, has made the honor roll at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. Simpson Places ThirdGlen Simpson, Ponca City, received third place in the Oklahoma State University Freshman Math Contest with a score of 35 (out of 50). Simpson will receive a book and a $100 check. St. Gregory’s Honor RollJoseph Welch was named to the President’s Honor Roll at St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee. Lacey Gray, Amy Otto and Angela Woody made the Dean’s Honor Roll. Kekahbah GraduatesCameron Kekahbah, Ponca City, was a 1998 graduate from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Ouachita NewsKristin Maddox, Ponca City, made the honor roll at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphika, Arkansas. Students CommitErinn Barr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krueger, and Mandy Grover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grover, have accepted offers of admission from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. Duke University Honor RollChristine Paczkowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Paczkowski, made the Dean’s Honor Roll at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Spring OU Honor Rolls AnnouncedNORMAN — Students from 209 communities in Oklahoma are listed on the University of Oklahoma honor rolls for the spring 1998 semester. Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average are included on the President’s Honor Roll. Ponca City students on the President’s Honor Roll were: Rhett Butler, Leah Hooker, Lydia Jeffries, Jennifer Lucas, Angela Luis, Patrick Muchmore, Kevin Priba, Samuel Stalcup and Eric Wolf. Also on the list was Amy Wilhite, Tonkawa. In most colleges, students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the other honor roll. Students in the College of Architecture are recognized with a 3.3 or better, and students in the College of Engineering are recognized with a 3.0 or better. Other area students on the honor roll were: Aaron Hutton and Laura Hutton, Blackwell; Kari Bell, Teresa Boles, Matthew Burnette, Timothy Caudle, Mitchell Coatney, James Connelly, Jennifer Connelly, Melissa Donald, Candace Goulden, Alfred Husen, Phuong Ly, Jennifer Martin, Janelle McDonald, Jamie McGee, Sherri Meyer, Daniel Mulligan, Tara Pontius, Sarah Schiltz, Chad Soucek and Karen Stokke, Ponca City. Also on the honor roll was Sara Wilhite, Tonkawa. Local Students Selected Bus Riders of the YearDanny Hunget and Joachim Koch have been selected as the 1998 Bus Riders of the Year by the Ponca City Schools Transportation Department. They received a savings bond and gift certificates as a reward of being model bus riders for the year. Their names were drawn in a random drawing after having been selected as Bus Rider of the Month at some point during the school year. Each bus driver may select up to two riders for the Bus Rider of the Month award. They receive a certificate form from the Transportation Department along with a coupon for merchandise redeemable at a local McDonalds. Money for the purchase of the Bus Rider of the Year prizes was raised locally from donations and the selling of aluminum cans. This is the first year that enough money has been collected to give two annual awards. Anyone wishing to donate money or cans can contact the Ponca City Schools Transportation Department at 767-8088. SPORTSLast Error Lets AA Legion Win Last Error Lets AA Legion WinBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer Familiarity may breed contempt, but in the world of AA Legion baseball, it breeds sloppiness. In four showdowns between the American Legion AA varsity and old familiar foe Bartlesville this season, all four have been decided on errors. On Thursday, it was the Braves shooting themselves in the foot. Or, rather, it was the Braves who shot themselves in the foot last, missing an easy, 2-out pop fly in the bottom of the eighth inning that gave the Royals a 7-6 victory. The win gives the Royals a 2-2 series split with the Braves, and sends them two games over .500, at 16-14. A two-run sixth inning by the Braves tied the game at 6-all. After a fruitless seventh inning for both teams, the Royals stymied a Braves threat in the top of the eighth and stepped back to the plate. After two fly-outs — including a shot by Jimmo Ozment that was caught against the left field fence — relief pitcher Chad Whitsitt finally got something going with a walk. First baseman Chris McCool then plopped a shot neatly between the pitcher and second baseman for a hit, which sent centerfielder Anthony Stark to bat with two men on. Stark then proceeded to launch a ball high into the night sky, and after the entire outfield converged slightly beyond second base for the inning-ending catch, all stood helplessly as the ball bounced out of the shortstop’s glove. The error sent Whitsitt in for the win. Still, despite the exciting, extra-inning win, the game seemed to belong to the Poncans from the start. After a quick run on two Royals errors gave the Braves a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, the Poncans responded with four of their own to take a commanding lead. Second baseman J. Michael Sharon got on with an error, and came in on the next at-bat — a double by shortstop Bryan Coppock. Coppock then came in on a single from Buddy McCoy, who came in later on a wild pitch and a passed ball. Right fielder Matt Johnson then got on with a walk, and after stealing second, came in on a bullet to left field by Ozment to conclude the scoring blitz. The Braves added single runs in the top of the second and third to draw within one, 4-3, but the Poncans responded in the bottom of the third to pull away again. A walk by Johnson led to the biggest shot of the evening, a triple by catcher Stephen Michael to the right center field fence. Michael came in later on a passed ball to up the Poncans’ ante to 6-3. The Royals shut down after that, however, getting no hits and no runs for the next four innings. The Braves, meanwhile, picked up one run in the top of the fourth and two in the sixth to tie things up. The AA varsity play again tonight, hosting Enid for a doubleheader starting at 6 p.m. Saturday night, the Royals will travel to Enid for a single game starting at 8 p.m., and will host Derby, Kansas, for a doubleheader on Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. Ponca City 7, Bartlesville 6 Ponca City 402 000 01 — 7 5 4 Bartlesville 111 102 00 — 6 4 4 Stewart, Whitsitt (7), and Michael; Appel, Ford (1), Mills (7) and Remington.
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