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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, July 14, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALWhite Eagle Man Held for Attacking Man with Ax White Eagle Man Held for Attacking Man with AxWHITE EAGLE (AP) — A White Eagle man has been taken into custody on tribal assault charges after a man was struck in the head with an ax at his home, authorities said Thursday. FBI spokesman Gary Johnson said the FBI and the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the alleged assault. He said Steve Grassman was struck Wednesday while he was at Phillip LeClair’s home. Johnson said initial reports were that Grassman was at the home to fix an appliance. Few other details about the alleged assault were available. Grassman is in good condition at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. LeClair, 40, is being held in the Pawnee County Jail. No federal charges have yet been filed. Bill Pickett RememberedDANA WILLIAMS of Hempstead, Texas, prepares to rope a calf in the calf roping competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield, Calif., Thursday. The Bill Pickett Invitational is a traveling rodeo competition which is a salute to black cowboys. Pickett was an African-American who had his own version of bulldogging. “The Dusky Demon” could wrestle a steer to the ground with his teeth sunk in its upper lip. He was with the Miller Brothers on the 101 Ranch southwest of Ponca City as a ranch hand and performer in their Wild West show until his death in 1932. (AP Photo) GOOFS 12th Annual Show This WeekendThe Big Goofs, a part of the Good Ole Okie Flying Society, is sponsoring its 12th annual Miniature Aircraft Airshow Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16, at GOOFS Field, one-half mile south of Lake Road on Pecan Road. Flying begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Among the miniature aircraft expected to be there, are the commonly called “War Bird,” replica of World War II fighter planes and Piper Cubs of the 1950s. Some World War I planes such as “Sopwith Pup” will fly, according to Bob Braden, local enthusiast. Current private planes such as the Morrisey Bravo and aerobatic planes such as the Extra 300 and the Chipmunk, that have been world championship winners, are expected Braden noted. A miniature aircraft called a S.V.-26 Russia, that was flown by Tom Jones, an aerobatic pilot, who was killed in the real plane several years at Aerospace America at Tinker Field in Oklahoma, is expected to be at the show. Pilots from seven states have pre-registered for the event. At noon Saturday, and again on Sunday, local full-size aircraft, and ultra light aircraft, will be flying by. Braden said too that world champion model helicopter pilot Mark Kinner of Perry will put on demonstrations at noon both days. The public is invited to the show the entire time, at no charge. There will be concessions available. Christopher Cross Coming To Poncan Theatre SoonGrammy winner Christopher Cross will be coming to the Poncan Theatre very soon, says director Kenn Wessel. “We just had this great opportunity to bring an astonishing talent to the Poncan,” he says. Cross broke into celebrity status in 1980 with his smash song “Sailing,” which brought him one of the most impressive moments in Grammy Award history. He will perform in the Poncan Theatre on Thursday, August 3. With the release of “Sailing,” Cross won five awards in one single award ceremony, breaking a record previously held by Frank Sinatra. He received the awards for “Song of the Year,” “Record of the Year,” and “Album of the Year.” The album was called “Christopher Cross,” and it also included such other great tunes as “Ride Like The Wind,” “Minstrel Gigolo,” “Spinning,” and “Never Be the Same.” Other awards came to Cross on that occasion, too. His album was awarded for “Best Vocal Arrangement” and was personally called “Best New Artist.” The album, which was unusually mature for a first release, had four hit singles. It sold over six million copies worldwide. Cross was also highly acclaimed for a musical score he created for Hollywood. The music for “Arthur,” starring Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and Sir John Gielgud, was written and performed by Cross. If he was not already among the musical elite, that project catapulted him forward, giving him an opportunity to work with Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayar Sager. Because of his fine collaborative work on that project, he won an Academy Award. Cross has traveled extensively, covering every corner of the United States. He has also performed widely in Europe, Japan and South America. His gentle ballads and romantic arrangements make Cross among the most visible American artists in international cultures. Tickets for the August 3 concert at the Poncan are available at the Poncan Theatre office. The office at 104 East Grand is open weekdays 1 to 5 p.m. The phone is 580-765-0943. Crazy Days Entertainment All Day LongA myriad of activities have been planned downtown and in the outlying shopping areas for crazy days. Entertainment at Ponca Plaza, Thursday, today and Saturday included groups on hand with food games and information. Groups include Central Baptist Church Youth Group; U.S. Army Reserves; FFA; Po-Hi German Club; YMCA and Kaw City Baptist Church Group. The downtown entertainment schedule is as follows, according to Main Street Authority. 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. — Ponca Nation Singers and Dancers, featuring the Ponca tribe Princess Tonkawa 9:30 - 10 — Kay County Square Dancers 10 - 10:30 — RSVP Wacky Style Show 10:30 - 11 — Frank and Company Dancers 11 - noon — Brother Mike’s Gospel Jubilee 12 - 12:05 — Mary Ladd Singer 12:05 - 12:15 p.m. — F.G. Williams 12:15 - 12:20 — Sara Little Singer 12:20 - 1:45 — Overdrive Band 1:45 - 2 — Vickie Wright 2 - 2:55 — Shuga Daddy Band 2:55 - 3 — Jim Shoffner Singe 3 - 3:15 — Grand Prize Drawing 3:15 - 3:40 — Baptist Youth Group Singer 3:40 - 4:30 — Shuga Daddy Band 4:30 - 5 — New Wine Singers EDUCATIONMany Po Hi Seniors Excel In Concurrent Enrollment Many Po Hi Seniors Excel In Concurrent EnrollmentThere were 40 seniors in the Po-Hi Class of 2000 that participated in concurrent enrollment while finishing their high school requirements. This program allows eligible seniors to attend college courses and earn credits while still a senior in high school. The recently graduated class earned a total of 302 college credit hours and maintained a 3.44 GPA. According to senior class counselor Royce Caldron, this is the highest GPA earned in concurrent enrollment since he has been tracking this information. The previous high GPA was 3.29, established by the Class of 1997. The total number of college credits earned just missed the record of 326 set by the Class of 1995. To participate in concurrent enrollment, a student must be on track to graduate and to meet Oklahoma’s requirements for college admission; the students must also have taken the ACT test. In addition, the student must have a 19 composite on the ACT and a 19 subscore in the area of enrollment. For the first time, seniors may now also qualify without the 19 composite if they have an overall high school GPA of 3.0 and have a subscore of 19 in the area of enrollment. There have been 25 seniors in the Class of 2001 who have already completed the concurrent enrollment process and are scheduled to be attending class at Northern Oklahoma Cllege next fall as part of their school day. Students who are interested and meet the requirements must have a form filled out that has the signature of the high school principal and a counselor. They also need a copy of their high school transcript. Bible Classes Offered in PCReleased Time Bible classes are being offered again this year to the Ponca City area schools. The classes will be held once a month during the school day and off school campuses. Students will walk or be bussed to a church near the school for the class and then back to the school. Dates and times for the classes will be coordinated with the school principal. There is no cost to the parent or the school district. This is a community outreach by Children’s Bible Missions (CBM), Inc. Last year, 644 children were enrolled in the Ponca City area. There are 27 volunteer Released Time teachers and 22 volunteer adult helpers. Local churches near the schools serve as hosts for the classes. Parent permission is required for each student. Anyone desiring to help physically or financially or to enroll children in the class may call Harold Ball at 762-3860. More information is available on the website at www.qualitytimes.com. Superintendent Eager for New YearBefore I begin telling you about all of the exciting new things Pioneer Technology Center is doing for the upcoming school year, I would like to extend a special greeting to the community. My name is Doug Major and I am officially your new Superintendent/CEO of Pioneer Technology Center! I cannot express how excited I am to be a part of this school and community. Since my first visit to Ponca City, the people of this community have truly made my wife Sandy and me feel welcome. On behalf of my wife and myself, I would like to say thank you to the community for the warm reception and support that has been given to us. As I am already busily involved with the tasks of running Pioneer Technology Center, I am looking forward to meeting many of you throughout the year. As for Pioneer Technology Center, we are off to a fantastic start! The PTC staff has been hard at work this summer in providing our students and clients with learning experiences and opportunities that will help bring them success. In looking at our full-time daytime programs, our enrollment numbers are reflective of the efforts and hard work this summer. Right now, our fulltime daytime enrollment stands at 465 students. This is about a ten percent increase since this time last year. We still have five and half weeks until school starts, and are anticipating this number to increase hopefully by another ten percent. We pride ourselves on the proactive role we have taken in ensuring our daytime programs are quality training programs that will enable our students to receive the best technical training possible. To better meet the training needs of business and industry, students enrolled in the Automotive Technology and Machine Tool Technology programs will have access to training on two of the latest pieces of equipment. In the Automotive Technology program, a Chassis Dyno will give students the experience they need to diagnose drive-ability problems for automotive repair. The dyno equipment is being used by area dealerships and will allow students the opportunity to work with simulations in manual transmissions, electricity and electronics, computer systems, brake systems, engine performance, and steering and suspension. A true benefit of the dyno also allows the instructor the flexibility to provide more of an individualized instruction while remaining in the classroom and shop with the entire class. The Machine Tool program now has a Vertical Machining Center (VMC) and PC based controller that has the ability to communicate using Windows. This VMC will give the machine tool program access to the same PC based machines that are being used in local industries such as Mertz, Inc., Ditchwitch, Smith Tool, and Nickles Industrial. This new equipment will enhance student opportunities and help to better meet the challenges and needs of future employers. In addition to the new equipment in our daytime programs, we do have many new and exciting things going on in our Business and Industry Services (BIS) area. Now that we are fully staffed in this area, we are working hard and continuing to move ahead in all of our programs. I am proud to say that our Safety Training program has done an outstanding job this year in partnering with Conoco in offering onsite 24 hour a day safety training for contractors. The Safety Training program will be recognized with the Partners for Progress award next month at the statewide annual summer conference in Tulsa. There are so many exciting things happening at PTC and as the Superintendent/CEO, I am extremely proud to be a part of this growing district. We have an excellent school with outstanding employees who believe in placing the interests of students and clients first. In addition, we have a supportive community and Board of Education that shares this same philosophy. On behalf of the Pioneer Technology Center School District, I encourage you to visit the campus and learn more about our programs and goals. Mills Announced Scholarship WinnerPonca City High School graduate Rory Peterson was recently awarded the David M. Mills Memorial Scholarship for his academic accomplishments and civic involvement. Diana Mills presented the $500 scholarship to Rory in a recent ceremony of congratulation for his accomplishments as a young leader. He is a 2000 graduate of Ponca City High School and plans to continue his education at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. This is the first year of the David M. Mills Scholarship, an annual award to a graduating senior at Po-Hi who has exhibited accomplishments in civic responsibility through the Youth and Government program administered locally by the YMCA. Home National Bank created the scholarship to honor and perpetuate the accomplishments of David Mills in the Ponca City community. The residing Board of Directors at the YMCA in Ponca city judge applications and select the winner based on participation in Youth and Government, civic service, proven community service and financial need. School NewsOtto Accepts Membership Gayle Otto of Ponca City has accepted membership in the National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored during a ceremony this fall at Oklahoma State University. Her parents are Sherman and Evelyn Otto. Shea ParticipatesJonathan Shea of Ponca City recently participated in the summer session of the John R. Kirk Honors Institute at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. The institute offers an opportunity for high school students to enroll in a three-week session of challenging classes granting college credit. Maril Makes ListRobert Maril, a sophomore at Depauw University was named to the Dean’s List for the 2000 spring semester. Paczkowsky GraduatesChristine Marie Paczkowsky, daughter of George and Kathy Paczkowsky, received a bachelor’s degree in science from Duke University on May 14. Ramsey Earns DegreeJeffrey Ramsey, son of Rev. Thomas and Peggy Ramsey of Ponca City, earned a bachelor of arts degree in history from Lawrence University on June 11. Anton Awarded ScholarshipChad R. Anton has received a $3,000 scholarship from the University of Oklahoma School of Petroleum Engineering. He will be a senior at OU this fall. His parents are Carol (Troutman) and Bob Sterling of Ponca City and Larry and Marilyn Anton of Dallas. Sahai GraduatesSunil K. Sahai of Ponca City received a diploma from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Sahai graduated with honors in the liberal arts and received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a minor in mathematics. Johnson Named to Honor RollLance M. Johnson, son of Ronald and Marcella Johnson, has been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Lance is pursuing a degree in cinema film production. SC Names Top ScholarsTop scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan., have been announced with the release of the Dean's Honor Roll for the spring 2000 semester. Ponca City residents listed include Janie Bays, Kevin Crawford, Mike Perry and Tamara Sparks. Rhee Receives DegreeJesse Rhee, a 1990 graduate of Po-Hi and a 1995 graduate of OU, received his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. While at Owen, Jesse received the Douglas Binns Award for marketing. Jesse has accepted a job at Gaylord Entertainment Company's Internet division in Nashville as a manager of strategic development. LIFESTYLESCouple Celebrates 60 Years Couple Celebrates 60 YearsMr. and Mrs. Wayne Black are observing their 60th wedding anniversary today. They plan a celebration with family during the weekend. Wayne Black and the former Fern McFadden were married July 14, 1940, in Chickasha, moving to Ponca City in 1946. Wayne “Jim” Black retired from the Ponca City Post Office, and Mrs. Black is retired from West Junior High School where she was the cafeteria director. Their sons are Jerry W. Black of Oklahoma City and James Neil Black of Norman. The couple has five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Surprise Party For McClanahanA surprise party is being planned July 15, 2-4 p.m., to honor Johnny McClanahan, 1704 South Tenth, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, which is July 14. The celebration will be held at St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh, and friends and family are invited to attend, according to his wife, Joyce. Mr. McClanahan is a retired employee of Conoco, and has two sons and six stepchildren. Logan Family Holds ReunionThe Airport Red Coach Inn, Wichita, Kan., was the setting for the H.P. and Fannie Logan descendant’s family reunion held June 23-25, with 31 members present. Those present entered into various games such as "Who Wants to be a Loganaire” and match the family bingo squares. A barbecue was hosted by the Gary Logan family, assisted by the Sam Noffsinger family and Ernie Logan family. Those in attendance were Mrs. George Logan, Garber; Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Logan, Enid; Lonnie Logan, Pflugerville, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Logan, Ponca City; Mrs. Robin Barber, Placitas, N.M.; Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Logan and children, Shane, Garett, and Baylee Ann of Ponca City. Mrs. Mike Dekleva and son, Joshua, of Albuquerque, N.M.; Mrs. Dean Wilken and daughter, Grace of Mountain View, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Logan, and son, Richard; Aaron Logan and Saundra Haas and son, Lukas; and Mrs. and Mrs. Jeff Logan, all of Wichita, Kan. Mrs. Sam Noffsinger and son, David, and daughter, Amy Kate of Arlington, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Martin of Denton, Texas. Sarah Marie Stolhand Bride Of Jason Ryan TroutmanSarah Marie Stolhand became the bride of Jason Ryan Troutman in a recent ceremony at the Marland Mansion. Their double ring vows were officiated in 4 p.m. rites by the Rev. Daryl Donevon. Music was provided by Adam Countryman. The bride is the daughter of Rod and Debbie North of Blackwell and Darrell and Rhonda Stolhand of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of John and Sheryl Lindley of Ponca City and Sherry and Steve Troutman of Sand Springs. Grandparents of the couple are Reta and Charlie King, Don and Barbara Mier, Fred and Mary Stolhand, all of Ponca City, Pat North of Blackwell, Barbara Dollar of Sand Springs, Charles and Jean Fagg of Kansas, and Gene Gaschler of Cincinnati, Ohio. Shaundra North and Courtney Hill kept the guest book. Lexi Peters and Britnay Harold were the flowergirls, and Jesse Sanders and Nick North were ringbearers. Amanda Webb was the honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Lacy Neuman, Andrea Shepherd and Heather Sanders. Each wore a floor length blue designer gown styled with an empire bodice adorned with beading and slim straps complemented by a georgette skirt and shawl. Each carried a daisy ball. Justin Denoya served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Trent Fortner, Jeffrey Lindley and Josh Fields. Ushers were Brad Countryman. Micah North, Justin Lindley and Brady Page. The bride wore a designer gown of embroidered duchess satin. The corselet bodice featured a basque waistline detailed with seed pearls and beading in a floral design. The a-line skirt formed a chapel-length train. The bride carried a bouquet of yellow roses and greenery. Following tradition, she carried something old, a sixpence; wore something new, her gown; something borrowed, a pearl necklace; and something blue was a blue topaz ring belonging to the late Betty Gaschler. Assisting with the reception in the mansion ballroom hosted by Mary Kay Young, Cindy Epperson and Leisa Parent, were Kaeyln Stolhand, Angie Gintonio, Mauriana Gintonio. The bride is a student at the American Institute of Digital Imaging and is employed at Stolhand Heating and Air. The bridegroom is a senior account manager with Colortyme. VFW Will Honor State CommanderDonald “Don” Fenter, Lawton, state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oklahoma will be honored at a 6 p.m. reception Saturday, July 15, at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City. Area VFW and Auxiliary members, including representatives of the Ponca City VFW Post and Auxiliary, are expected to attend the reception and the preceding Council of Administration meetings; Committee meetings; and Schools of Instructions for district and post commanders, quartermasters service officers, deputy chiefs of staff and past state commanders. Disciplinary action, taxes, membership recruitment and VFW programs will also be covered Friday and Saturday, according to Fenter. The three day event will close with a memorial service and a membership turn-in Sunday morning. Fenter, elected state commander at the VFW state convention in June in Oklahoma City, has set veterans entitlements and membership as his goals for his year. Musical Program for Noon LionsWhen the Noon Lion’s met July 5 Ashley Armstrong, a student at Ponca City High School, gave the program. Armstrong, who will participate as an Ambassador For Music with “2001 A European Odyssey” played several pieces on her French horn. According to Armstrong, the European adventure will cover seven countries, England, France, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany and Holland, in 16 days. Each participant must raise the money to cover trip costs. Armstrong and her mother are making and selling corn bags (which are a kind of heat bag scented with lavender oil) and potpourri jars to help fund her trip. While visiting each country, she must keep a journal of the customs, eating habits and cultural practices of individuals in each country. She will receive three hours of college credit for this record keeping. Ashley is the daughter of Ken and Ann Armstrong. Guests for this meeting included Holly Ladner, Chris Clark from the Newkirk Lion’s Club, and Phyllis Kennedy. John Davis gave the invocation, and Russ Allen was song leader. Bill McCann installed the newly elected officers, including: Jay Stafford, Lion Tamer; Rick Myers and Bill Schula, Tail Twisters; John Bohannon, treasurer; Larry Williams, secretary; Ted Matson, first vice president; Bill Stieber, second vice president; Susan Ladner, third vice-president; Darrin Hiatt, president. Directors will be Harry Gartside, Monte Evan, Kathy Turner, Jack Mason and Lilly Strickland. Bill Thomason passed the whip to Darrin Hiatt as Hiatt took control of the meeting. Announcements included one by Jack Mason regarding ticket sales for the Lion’s Auction to be held July 22 at The Moose Lodge at 5 p.m. The tickets will be available at Home National Bank, Pioneer Bank and The Cherokee Strip Credit Union. It was announced that a trailer from Dempewolf Movers will be in the parking lot of the Moose on July 11 , July 13 and July 19, for collection of donations for the auction. If you have items which need to be picked up, call Susan Ladner at 762-5659. Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is “we serve.” The worldwide focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness and providing eyeglasses and other vision aids for needy individuals and promoting diabetes awareness. Little NewsRaymond and Rebecca Miller of Ponca City announce the birth of a son at 8:01 a.m. July 3, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Joshua Paul Miller weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jean Pickard and the late Paul L. Pickard. Paternal grandparents are Kurt Miller and Linda Miller. Maternal great-grandparents are Pearl Irene Pickard of Okmulgee, Marguerite Kinney of Ponca City, the late John Paul Pickard, and the late Milton Kinney. Paternal great-grandparents are Gustav and Johanna Miller of Hamburg, Germany, and Don Jett and Velma Daniels of San Diego, Calif. ———— Nicole Chambray and Chad Chandler are the parents of a son, whom they have named Keshawntae Diangelo Chandler. Keshawntae was born at 3:12 a.m. June 15, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. He has a sister, Lyric LaShae’ Chandler, 3. Maternal grandparent is Beverly Chambray of Ponca City, and great-grandmother is Emmer A. Chambray of Tulsa. Paternal grandparents are Pat and Emilie Chandler of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Emil and Bennie Jo Westerman of Ponca City, and Eva Chandler of Boswell. RELIGIONSt. Paul’s Youth Aid Appalachia Service Project St. Paul’s Youth Aid Appalachia Service ProjectYouth and adult advisors from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will depart this week for a week’s work of home repair with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP) in Hawkins County, Tenn. ASP is a Christian ministry that builds relationships, faith, and servanthood while building or repairing housing for low-income families in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Each year, more than 10,000 high school youth along with their adult advisors from approximately 500 churches across the country come to work in Central Appalachia with ASP. The youth at St. Paul’s have served with ASP for four years. St. Paul’s is sending a group of 14 youth and six adults to Appalachia for a week of mission service. The group will spend the week of July 14 through 23 at the ASP Center in Bulls Gap, Tenn. One of 22 centers throughout central Appalachia participating in ASP’s Summer youth ministry, the Hawkins County Center will host youth groups from all over the U.S. In 1999, ASP youth volunteers completed 395 homes. Since 1752, families applied for help last summer, much work remains for the volunteers in 2000. Cobbs Present Music Ministry In TonkawaTONKAWA — Bill and Terri Cobb have been in fulltime ministry together since 1975 and worship and praise the Lord through music. They wish to share that ministry at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church in Tonkawa, located at 115 West Grand. Audra, their 17-year-old daughter, recently joined them in their music ministry. Audra traveled last summer for Olivet Nazarene University. While traveling home for a break before classes began, she was in a auto accident where she was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Since that time, she has had three surgeries and months of hospital care and therapy, and is recovered. Her message is one of the compassionate care and grace of God as she sees it. JetStream Ministries Slated At Trinity Nazarene ChurchThe musical team of Paul and Trish Jackson will perform at a special 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the Trinity Nazarene Church, 401 South Perry. They will present a program of vocal music and various instruments — acoustic guitar, bass guitar and synthesizers. They are recording artists, having recorded several albums on the Pinebrook and Clarion labels. In general, their music is middle-of-the-road gospel, but they have a varied musical style that appeals to all ages and tastes. Puppetry is an additional attraction for this Kansas-based team. “The Kids” always have something to say to young and old alike. Speaking, drama, writing and music composition are other important avenues of their ministry. Since 1976, the Jacksons have traveled from coast to coast in the United States, Canada and overseas sharing in concerts, revivals, camps, retreats, crusades and service clubs. In 1983, they incorporated as a nonprofit religious organization under the name JetStream Ministries, making themselves accountable to a board of directors. The Jacksons feel that music is their most vital ministry. Both majored in music — Trish at Northwest Nazarene College and Paul at Pasadena (now Point Loma Nazarene) College. Both are commissioned song evangelists from the Kansas District. The Jacksons are also lay speakers who carry the full program with Paul preaching in the main services and both speaking in small group meetings. She also shares her prose and poetry with the ladies and in the main services. The 10:30 a.m. service will kick off the Vacation Bible School which will begin Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages four through 12. VBS will extend through Friday evening. ‘Where Is God When It Hurts’ To Be Topic For First LutheransThe 8:30 and 11 a.m. services at First Lutheran Church on Sunday will center around Christ’s power over nature. The Rev. Mr. Ramsey’s sermon is entitled “Where is God When It Hurts?” Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. The 6:30 p.m. service will be a picnic service held at Lake Ponca Park. The Praise Band will lead the service. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring their lawn chairs and either a salad or dessert to share with the meal that will follow the service. Anyone in the community who is looking for a church home is invited to join the members of First Lutheran at any of the worship opportunities. As well, if there are questions about the church or church membership, call the church office at 762-1111. Church BriefsNew Mount Olive Baptist The members of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, invite the public to join them in honoring their pastor and his wife in a first year appreciation service Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Ed Rollins of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Enid. The choir of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church will render songs of praise. Morning worship will begin at 11:15 a.m. with guest speaker being the Rev. Lonnie Lawrence of Oklahoma City. Casual Dress and Picnic Sunday The Family Life Committee of the Albright United Methodist Church invites all at a special day Sunday. Wear casual picnic clothes to church and stay after worship for an indoor picnic. Fried chicken will be furnished by the committee and all are asked to bring the fixins. Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites all to join them to study God’s word every week. Sunday Bible classes start at 9:30 a.m., and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Evening services on Sunday at 6 o’clock and Wednesday at 7 o’clock; there are classes for all age levels, nursery through adult. Watch the Search program on television Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channel 5 or Channel 8; topic will be “Let Us Love One Another.” A citywide Bible class will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Hartford Avenue church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street. The class is an in-depth Bible-only study of the book of Romans. Evangelist Don Huddleston, teacher for this study, will present Romans 7:16 “The Christian and the Law” for this week’s study. Pastor and Wife Appreciation The members of New Life Baptist Church, 301 South Waverly, extend an invitation to worship with them as they celebrate the first anniversary of their pastor and his wife, the Rev. and Mrs. James L. Williams. The service will be Sunday, July 23. The Elder Kim Smith, pastor of PowerHouse COGIC in West Helena, Ark., will speak at 11 a.m. At 3:30 p.m., Victor A. Paul of Edmond will bring the message. Revival at Faith Tabernacle Faith Tabernacle will hold two revivals Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Rev. Ted Pollock and Angie Pollock will speak on the truths from the Word of God and how to apply it to everyday living. Pollock has been preaching and teaching for 20 years and Angela ministers in song, Faith Tabernacle is located at 501 South Fifth Street. Prince of Peace Lutheran This Sunday, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA will celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost with Holy Communion. The sermon theme will be about the God’s justice for this world and how to be ministers of peace. The Rev. Keck will conduct a 9 a.m. class, followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Vacation Bible School will be July 24 through 28 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. with its theme “2000 Ark Avenue — God’s great Get Together.” VBS is for children prekindergarten through 8th grade. Tour to the Holy Land Our lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus Council 5396 will sponsor a nine-day tour to the Holyland. The group will depart on March 12 and return on March 20. For additional information, call Global Catholic Tours of OKC toll free at (888) 544-4461. Tales of Virtue VBS Vacation Bible School will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the First Christian Church and will end Thursday, July 27. The theme will be “Tales of Virtue.” Use the southwest entrance for registration. T-shirts will be available for $5. Children from 4 to 12 are invited to attend, and parents are invited for Sunday night celebration service and social time to follow. Kid’s Camp 2000 Registration and fees are due at the Parent Camper meeting Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of the First Baptist Church for Kid’s Camp 2000. The group is headed to camp Tulakogee, east of Tulsa and north of Wagner Thursday through Sunday, July 20-23. Cost is $75; scholarships are available. DEATHSSara Jane Day Sara Jane DayBLACKWELL — Sara Jane Day, resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2000, at her home. She was 52. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home in Blackwell with the Rev. Mike Sweetman of Hospice of Ponca City officiation. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery. Sara Jane Day was born April 14, 1948, in Stillwater, the daughter of Roy Clifford and Kathryn (Whittam) Ellington. At the age of six, she moved with her family to Blackwell, where she grew up and attended Blackwell public schools graduating in 1966. She then began working at Turvey’s Meat Packing Plant. She later worked as supervisor of house cleaning in Blackwell Regional Hospital for 11 years. During this time, she also helped on the farm by hauling hay. She married Ronnie Day on April 7, 1988, and they settled in Blackwell. Following their marriage, she worked as a housewife. Survivors include her husband of the home; her mother; two sons, Roger Fairchild and Clifford Fairchild, both of Blackwell; two stepsons, Ronnie Day Jr. of Ponca City and Josh Day of Tonkawa; one stepdaughter, Jeleta Ortiz of Tonkawa; a sister, Judy Avery of Blackwell; two stepsisters, Lou Hoover and Sue Woodson, both of Leavenworth, Kan.; four stepbrothers, Ben Hoover Jr., Carl Hoover, Doug Hoover and Glen Hoover, all of Leavenworth, Kan.; six grandchildren; and nine step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Danny Lee Kirk; a sister, Phyllis Ellington; and her stepfather, Ben Hoover Sr. Casket bearers are Travis Plumb, Rodney Glenn, Chuck Rush, Jeff Day, Larry Whittam and Gene Whittam. Honorary bearer will be Scott Day. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Mildred Jane RhodesNORMAN — Mildred Jane Rhodes, formerly of Ralston, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000. She was 91. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at University Christian Church in Norman. Burial will follow later in the Riverside Cemetery in Ralston under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman. Mildred Jane Rhodes was born June 11, 1909, in Gillispie, Ill., the daughter of Lonnie W. and Mary Corbin Jones. As a young girl, the family moved to Huntsville, Mo., then to Jefferson City, Mo. On Jan. 1, 1927, she married Leland H. Harlan and they lived in Missouri and Illinois; he preceded her in death. During World War II, she worked for the government in Chicago and St. Louis. On June 18, 1946, she married Jesse Boyd Rhodes in Huntsville, Mo. They moved to Ralston where they owned a small cattle ranch. During her time in Ralston, she wrote for the Ralston community and the Ponca City Daily News. He preceded her in death in February of 1963. After his death, she moved to Norman where she had student housing for the University of Oklahoma. She became the chemistry librarian for OU and then the chemistry-math librarian. She was a member of the University Christian Church and the Federated Church, now the Ralston Bible Church in Ralston. Survivors include her daughter, Jan Cunningham of Norman; two sons, Leland H. Harlan Jr of Jonesboro, Ark., and Ronald D. Harlan of Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Casket bearers will be Rob Cunningham, Lee Harlan III, Bruce Harlan, Dean Massey, Tim Harlan and Tim Thiessen. FuneralsSaturday Richard Lee TylerRichard Lee Tyler — Funeral at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Brown-Sisson Funeral Home in Perry. Burial will follow in the Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry. Wayne Leon HankinsWayne Leon Hankins — Memorial graveside service at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Ponca City under the direction of French mortuary in Albuquerque, N.M. Monday Theodore VassarTheodore Vassar — Funeral at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Trout Funeral Home with burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. SPORTSGolf PairingsPonca City Country Club Men’s Fourball Matchplay (Saturday’s Pairings) 9:00 — John Simon-Ben Delapaz vs. Carl Renfto-John Stanley 8:08 — Bill Coddington-Don Lockwood vs. Tom Cowley-Dick Laramy 8:16 — Bill Hill-Bud Secrest vs. Joe Paden-Paul Jackson 8:24 — Art Mires-Tony Wyatt vs. Phil Dotson-Jerry Morgan 8:32 — Gene Gann-Glen Hoecker vs. Larry Thomas-Joe Alcott 8:40 — Guy Clark-Jake Ewing vs. Chuck Greenwood-Bill Schutte 8:48 — Wade Lessert-John Hron vs. Keni Ray-Rick Cavener 8:56 — Dale Chapman-Paul Walker vs. Tom Green-Allen Hardesty 9:04 — Phil Knight-Jon Hoover vs Richard Welborn-Matt Waddell 9:12 — J.B. Hron-Bruce Newman vs. Frank Rogers-Jon Yocam 9:20 — Jack Hudack-Joe Dempewolf vs. Aaron McKinley- Randy Lauritsen 9:28 — Kyle Parks-Johnny McCloud vs. Mike Fretwell-Jan Jarrett 9:36 — Josh Arrott-John Spore vs. Joe Kinzer-Roger Stacy 9:44 — Mike Keating-Doug Revard vs. John Williams-Jesse Haynes 9:52 — Tom-Carter vs. Mike DanielsPaul Yarsa 10:00 — Don Rowland-Don Bouldin vs. Bill Greenfield-Bryon Brandt 10:08 — Don Stephens-Steve Linville vs. Clyde Becker-Paul Northcutt 10:16 — Steve Frick-Mike Ellis vs. A.J. Stovall-Bob Anthony 10:24 — Kenny Altman-Jason Snyder vs. Jamie Flegler-Kevin Caller 10:32 — Craig-David Myers vs. Russ Didlake-Dan Sims
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