LOCAL

Domestic Violence Fund Raiser Set For Lake Ponca
Ribbon Cutting at Cottage, Artist Studio
Nearly News
Ice Cream Machine To Help Cultural Center Sale Saturday

Domestic Violence Fund Raiser Set For Lake Ponca

The second Lake Road Scurry is set for Saturday, July 31 at Lake Ponca. The 5-km run/walk is a fund raiser for the Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma.

The program is a non-profit organization that provides services for people involved in spouse battering, dating violence, and sexual abuse. Last year, the shelter served 581 women and children, which increased almost 20 percent from the previous year.

Several businesses and local agencies have generously donated time and money to support this event. Last year the race drew over 100 participants and this year even more are expected.

Race coordinator Penny Surber said, “We were extremely pleased with the turnout last year and anticipate even more participants this year. This is an event for anyone — we promote it as a run and a walk, so everyone can compete! We will have refreshments and prizes afterwards and encourage everyone to come out.”

The event starts at 8 a.m. at Lake Ponca and registration begins at 7:15 a.m. at the No. 3 shelter house. For more information call 762-2873. The Domestic Violence Program is a United Way agency.

Ribbon Cutting at Cottage, Artist Studio

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Patio of Lydie’s Marland’s Cottage at Marland Estate was a buzz Thursday evening as a preview reception was held for volunteers and others instrumental in the restoration of the Cottage.

The cottage was the last residence of Lydie and her husband oil baron E.W. Marland. The building was remodeled in 1939 for the Marlands, after his term as Governor of Oklahoma Marland lived there until his death in 1941. Lydie lived there until 1953 and returned again in 1975, when the City bought the Mansion. She resided there until her death in 1987.

Prior to ribbon cutting ceremonies on this pleasant evening, Mayor Tom Leonard was introduced by Estate Commission Chairman Phyllis Kennedy for some remarks.

Leonard said in part, “I want to thank each and every one of you on behalf of the City of Ponca City. The Mansion and Estate are an intricate part of what Ponca City is about.”

He talked about the Estate and its valuable contribution to the City of Ponca City and how it was a labor of love, labor of life and a great legacy. Leonard said “We have to look to future to preserve it for those yet to come and so that it is a legacy for all of us, our children and grandchildren.”

Members of the Marland Estate Commission, Marland Estate Foundation, volunteers working on the projects and others connected with the Estate past and present were in attendance.

This included former City Manager Leon Nelson and Mrs. Nelson of Oklahoma City. Nelson was City Manager when the Estate was purchased. City Manager Gary Martin and Mrs. Martin were present also.

The 1975 Charter Marland Estate Commission Chairman Larry Stephenson and Mrs. Stephenson were also honored guests. Stephenson is also immediate past chairman of the Commission and more importantly for the past year served as Chairman of the two restoration projects. Another charter Estate Commissioner serving again is Norma Beasley, who attended.

Jon Kennedy, who received the Community Service Award from the Chamber of Commerce this year for his restoration work on Lydie’s Cottage, was assisted by Ford Lasher and others. Kennedy is married to Phyllis Kennedy, Estate chairman.

The Artist Studio was renovated by Doyle Worstell and Eldridge Manering. Sally Thomas, Commission member and interior decorator, was responsible for the decorating. Interior of Lydie’s Cottage is done in the style of the days when the Marland’s lived there. Music of the era was also played during the tours. The residence was remodeled and redesigned under the direction of John Duncan Forsyth, master architect for the Marland Mansion.

The cottage, originally the chauffeur’s cottage, has a four-car attached garage. Jon Kennedy is beginning the restoration of the garages and this area will be available for meetings and parties.

Thursday evening the doors were opened and the food was served from the former garage area. The red brick patio is huge and accommodated the large crowd. The weather was a bit warm to start with but cooled as the evening progressed. A spectacular view of the Mansion and Lake White Marsh were visible from the patio. The lake was named after Marland’s yacht.

Ribbon cuttings were held for both the Cottage and the Artist Studio. The scissors for the ceremony were supplied by Stephenson and used when the Mansion was open to the public in 1976.

Stephenson, the late Warren Jensen representing Conoco, which provided half the purchase price of the project, and then Mayor Kenneth Holmes representing the City of Ponca City, buyer of the Mansion, cut the ribbon for the 1976 opening.

The Artist Studio and Lydie’s Cottage officially opens to the public for viewing today, Saturday and Sunday. The charge to go through the Mansion is $5 and will include tours of the Cottage and Artist Studio. Ponca Citians are admitted to the Mansion and the other buildings with no admission charge.

Nearly News

Tonight, ABC’s “Nightline” will air a report on this year’s national crossword puzzle tournament, which took place in March. Patrick Jordan, advertising representative at the Ponca City News and part-time puzzle constructor, was interviewed on four separate occasions during the tournament, and will probably appear during the program. “Nightline” airs at 10:30 p.m. on Channel 5.

Nearly News has learned that Patricia Schiltz of Ponca City is a niece to the beloved nun, Sister Patricia Coakley who died in Colorado Springs recently at age 101. Notice of Sister Patricia’s death and story of her remarkable life in the field of education, was published in the News Thursday, July 8, on page 3-A. According to Mrs. Schiltz, who is named after Sister Patricia, “my aunt was a very enjoyable person and we had a close relationship.” Nearly News sends sympathy wishes to Mrs. Schiltz in her loss.

Ice Cream Machine To Help Cultural Center Sale Saturday

Cool refreshing churn-style ice cream will be available at the Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc. “Sale of the Century” yard sale Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The delicious “homemade style,” ice cream will be provided by Vance Johnson and his famous ice cream machine. All proceeds from the yard sales will be used for the Cultural Center.

Also enjoying the delicious cool treat will be citizens who drop by from 1 to 3 p.m. to join the Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc. A complimentary dish of ice cream will be a special treat to all citizens who join the group in their efforts to preserve the historic Cultural Center.

The “Sale of the Century” will begin at 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. and includes some items from the Cultural Center attic and garages. Other items of furniture, clothes, dishes, antiques, and much more have been donated by citizens to help fund the preservation of the Center.

DEATHS

Pauline Treft
Wendell Wilkins

Pauline Treft

BLACKWELL — Pauline Treft, longtime Blackwell resident, died Thursday, July 18, 1999, at the Blackwell Nursing Home. She was 75.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, 1999, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Ponca City. The Rev. Dr. Monty Fey, Ponca City First Presbyterian Church will officiate.

Pauline (Jones) Treft was born on Dec. 10, 1923 in Enid to Everett and Ruth (Griggs) Jones. She moved to Blackwell with her family at an early age and attended schools there. After graduation from Blackwell High School, she was employed at various jobs.

She was married to Lee Treft on Aug. 17, 1949, in Shawnee. Mrs. Treft had been employed as a bank teller in Shidler, Fairfax and in Santa Ana, Calif. After she and her husband retired, they moved to Blackwell in 1980. Mrs. Treft enjoyed needlework and baking.

Survivors include one daughter, LaRannah Bartlett of Ponca City; one son, Kevin Treft of Santa Ana, Calif.; two brothers, Raymond Jones of Tucumcari, N.M., and Jim Jones of Okeene; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 2, 1998; one infant sister and one brother.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Treft’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6465 South Yale Street, suite 318, Tulsa, OK 74136.

Obituaries

Wendell Wilkins

Wendell Wilkins, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, at his home. He was 85.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Ponca City First Christian Church with the Rev. Kent Dorsey, pastor, and the Rev. Charles Heyer, associate pastor officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. No viewing will be held at the funeral home.

Wendell was born Oct. 8, 1913, in Bliss, to Peter Orie and Clara L. (Tolle) Wilkins. He graduated from Marland High School in 1931. After graduation, he went to work for Brook’s Hardware Store.

On Oct. 7, 1933, he married Marjorie Rhoads. In 1937, he purchased the hardware store and changed the name to Marland Hardware. In 1955, he opened Wilkins Equipment in Ponca City. In 1969, Mr. Wilkins, Fred Balduff and Bill Jeffries established B.C. Jeffries Distributing Co. and later 101 Distributing Co.

On May 24, 1969, he married Wilma McDonald in Ponca City. In 1969, he sold Marland Hardware, in 1974 he sold Wilkins Equipment, and in 1988 sold the distributing companies. At one time, Mr. Wilkins served as Mayor of Marland.

Mr. Wilkins was a member of the Marland Methodist Church. He was also a member of Ponca City’s Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge and Country Club. He enjoyed golf.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma of the home; two daughters, Neva Balduff and her husband Fred, and Kristi Hanna and her husband John all of Ponca City; brother, Victor Wilkins of Lakewood, Colo.; four grandchildren, Steve Balduff of Dallas, and Sherri Davis, Brian Hanna, and Tiffany Davis all of Ponca City; and three great-grandchildren, Elise Davis, Danielle Davis and Michael Davis all of Ponca City. His parents, first wife, Marjorie Rhoads, two brothers, Merrill and Douglas Wilkins and a great-grandchild preceded him in death.

Honorary bearers will be Clyde Becker, Paul Northcutt, Dewell Brown, Dennis Impson, Harry Stucky and Gale McArthur.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Rummage Sale Scheduled — Grace Tabernacle of Praise, U.S. 77 and Oklahoma 11, is holding a rummage sale Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Donations are accepted and appreciated. For more information, call Pastor Tim Burnsworth at 765-1917 or 765-5775, Becky at 765-5225 or Teresa at 918-793-7511 for more information and for donation pickup.

Gotta Baseball game in mind? Join the Eastman National Bank Explorers Club in Newkirk, OK. for a bus trip to see the OKC. Redhawks play the Memphis Redbirds. Saturday July 24th. For

details call Susan or Jana at Eastman National Bank. (580) 362-2511.adv.

V.F.W. Picnic — V.F.W. Post 1201 and Auxiliary will have their family picnic 1 p.m. Sunday at the post home. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. For additional information, contact Cathy Sober, 762-4101.

Dougan's Bar-B-Q Saturday special 4-8 p.m. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv.

Ponca Powwow Program — All interested parties in having old photographs in the Ponca Powwow Program, need to submit them to the Ponca Tribal Affairs office by July 23 closing. Contact Kinsel Lieb (580) 762-8104 or Jean Packhorse at the Tribal Affairs Building. The 123rd annual Ponca Tribal Powwow will be Aug. 26-29 at White Eagle.

Beat The Heat! Come see new Door County Candles. Spiced Apple, Mulberry, Sugar Plum Spice, Hazelnut Cappuccino. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, Downtown Ponca City. adv.

Conoco Retirees Association — A quarterly meeting of the Conoco Retirees Association will be held Monday, July 12, at the Moose Lodge (corner of Ash Street and Prospect Avenue, Ponca City) at 10 a.m. The speaker is from the Dallas HFCA (Health Care Finance Administration) Office. The topic will be new options under Medicare. Anyone who needs a ride to this meeting may call Mary Motz at 765-8601. He will arrange for transportation to and from the Moose Lodge.

Jim Bowen Construction ­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Accident — Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to an accident with injury 3.5 miles south of U.S. 60 on Glasgow Road at 7:45 a.m. Thursday. A Ponca City rescue unit and ambulance crew also responded. One woman was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, received treatment and was released.

Windshield Sale: Extra July Specials! 94-98 Dodge Pickup, $275; 88 & up Chevy pickup, $275. Johnson Glass, 515 South First, 762-2012. Call today for your appointment! adv.

Accident — A Ponca City police officer took a report of a minor accident in the parking lot of Dan Moran Park at 8:36 a.m. Thursday.

Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv.

Stolen — At 8:46 a.m. Thursday, a resident in the 100 block of East Grand Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department to report a tire was stolen from a vehicle. An officer responded and took a report.

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.

Fire — At 10:15 a.m. Thursday, the Blackwell Fire Department responded to a control burn west of Interstate 35 and Coleman Road that was out of control.

Factory Close out on gas ranges and Jenn Air dishwashers at Copeland’s, 315 East Grand. 762-6896. adv.

Harassment — A Ponca City police officer took a report of harassment from a resident in the 300 block of North Ash Street at 1:02 p.m. Thursday.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv.

Vandalism — At 1:44 p.m. Thursday, a resident in the 1700 block of Little Lane advised the Ponca City Police Department that property was vandalized. An officer responded and took a report.

Kids Review accepting fall/winter children consignments. Fall open, July 31st. adv.

Accident — Two Ponca City police officers responded to the report of an injury accident at Seventh Street and East Grand Avenue at 2:26 p.m. Thursday. A Fire Department rescue unit and ambulance crew also responded but victims refused to be transported.

Warrant Served — At 2:01 a.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 39-year-old woman for a city warrant.

Arrest — At 2:41 p.m. Thursday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old man in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street for three Grant County warrants.

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.

Arrest — A 55-year-old man and a 45-year-old man were sentenced to serve time in the Ponca City jail by a municipal court judge at 2:55 p.m. Thursday. A Ponca City police officer took the men into custody and escorted them to the booking desk.

Sale 20-50-70% savings, Kids/Her Review. 309 East Grand. adv.

Accident — A Ponca City police officer responded to a call at Lowe’s, 3500 North Fourteenth Street, at 8:10 p.m. Thursday regarding a vehicle that was hit while the owner was inside the business. The officer took a report.

Furr’s Dining Now open continuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv.

Line Arcing — The Water and Light Department were contacted at 9:30 p.m. Thursday regarding a power line arcing at the well house in the park behind the pond between Turner Street and El Camino Street.

Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 23-year-old man from a traffic stop at West Grand Avenue and Waverly Street at 10:29 p.m. Thursday for driving under suspension and a Kay County warrant. An 18-year-old woman was also taken into custody for a city warrant.

Pauline’s Pork chop dinner, $11.95. One half order, $8.95. Friday, July 9. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv.

Warrant Served — At 2:40 a.m. Friday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old man at the police station on a city warrant.

Theft — An employee of Triple T, 1613 West South Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 1:36 a.m. Friday to report a subject left the business without paying for gas. An officer responded and took a report.

DUI — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 24-year-old man from North Ash Street and West Cleveland Avenue at 12:41 a.m. Friday for driving under the influence, reckless driving, expired inspection sticker, expired drivers’ license, and failure to obey lawful traffic order.

Assault — Two Ponca City police officers responded to a 911 call of a domestic dispute in the 300 block of South Oak Street at 12:51 a.m. Friday. A 31-year-old woman was arrested for domestic assault and battery.

Smoke — At 12:16 a.m. Friday, Ponca City firefighters responded to the report of smoke in the 300 block of South Lake Street. According to Bryan Jackman, of the Ponca City Fire Department, a fire in the floor furnace was extinguished without incident.

DUI — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 23-year-old man in the 400 block of South Oak Street at 2:12 a.m. Friday for driving under the influence and no drivers’ license. An 18-year-old man was also taken into custody at the scene on a city warrant.

Theft — A clerk at Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 3:18 a.m. Friday that the driver of a white Ford mustang left the business without paying for $5.10 in gas. An officer responded and took a report.

LIFESTYLES

Engagement is Announced
Glenn L. Petty To Celebrate 80 Years

Engagement is Announced

Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Gina Rebecca Currier, daughter of Larry and Marilyn Currier of Enid, to Mark Edward Bellah, son of Don and Shirley Butcher of Oklahoma City, and Don and Betty Jo Bellah of Alva.

The bride-to-be is a 1992 graduate of Chisholm High School and a 1997 graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor degree in elementary education. She is currently employed by Evans and Associates, Alva Concrete Division.

The prospective bridegroom is a 1982 graćduate of Alva High School. He has been a successful business owner in Alva for 14 years.

Grandparents of the couple are Ms. Jean Currier of Ponca City, and the late Robert E. Currier, and Ms. Nathell Clafflin of Wakita, the late John Alden, and Mr. Lehman Bellah of Cushing.

The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. on July 24 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alva. Family and friends are invited to the wedding.

Glenn L. Petty To Celebrate 80 Years

A reception to honor Glenn L. Petty will be held Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 East Lake Road. All friends and family are invited; no gifts are requested.

Glenn L. Petty, a longtime Ponca City resident, was born in Sapulpa on July 11, 1919, the son of Thomas A. and George Anne Petty. He moved to Ponca City in 1932. He was employed with Conoco in September of 1940, retiring July 1, 1981, after 41 years of service. He now lives in Chelsea.

Mr. Petty and the former Ernestine Ware were married Oct. 22, 1948, and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Hosting the birthday celebration will be his children — Glenna Wiles and husband John of Ponca City; Norma Tucker and husband Lane of Tulsa; Ron Petty and wife Dianne of Arriba, Colo.; Theresa Schmidt of Moss Bluff, La.; and David Petty and wife Dawn of Chelsea. Other children include Richard Petty of Waynette, James Petty of Oklahoma City, and Deanna Kappers of Farmington, N.M.

Grandchildren include Lana Linton, Mike Tucker, Marc Tucker, Mandie Wiles, Jack Petty, Emma Lee Petty, Aubrey Petty, Meagan Schmidt, Chelsea Schmidt, and ZacharyPetty and Jeremy Petty.

RELIGION

VBS Starts July 12 at Eastern Heights Christian Church

Director and staff of Vacation Bible School, to be held at Eastern Heights Christian Church Monday, July 12, through Friday, July 16, have chosen VeggieTown for this year’s site.

Quoting the poster on the church door, director Dawn Marie Knott says, “Familiar to all children, the endearing VeggieTown characters and VeggieTown itself will lend a fun setting for the learning! They’ll come away singing the catchy songs which have made the VeggieTown videos a smash hit. Roxie Berry is in charge of the music.”

VeggieTown will be built in the various available rooms throughout the church — The Town Square, Family Porches, the School, a Home, the General Store, the Park, and the Construction Site. Upon arrival each day, children will assemble at the Town Square to meet the mayor, sing a VeggieTown song, and prepare to learn another Value. This time will include an introduction to a Christian Heights mission, Cookson Hills, located near Bartlesville.

Children will gather with their “Families” on their “Family Porches” and from there visit the School, to learn about accepting one another and doing what is right. They will go “Home” and learn a Bible lesson about overcoming fears. At the “General Store” they will learn about making right choices. They will learn about forgiving one another at the “Park”, and about serving one another at the “Construction Site”. Other sites will include a “TV Studio” where the children will visit daily for a VeggieTales video that will strengthen and enforce the daily value they learn.

This summer program is open to all children, preschool to sixth grade. Parents are invited to send children to learn these values, whether or not the family attends Eastern Heights. The church is located at 5100 Lake Road, three miles east of Pioneer Woman statue. The daily session will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 12:45. Healthy snacks will be served during the morning. Registration may be made by coming a few minutes early on Monday, July 12.

For further information, you may contact Director Dawn Marie Knott, 765-5654, or any staff member: Jan Prough, Jamie Bellah, Glenda Stuckey, Connie Helms, Michelle Helms, Edie Whiting, Joy Harmon, Valoyce Musgrove, Arlene Thomas, Joanna Gary, Shelli Lucas, Donna Ross, Denice Heick, Lindsay Thomas, Roxie Berry, Trish Creed, and Kerry McDaniel. Assisting will be Sam McDaniel, Kati Musgrove, Beth Berry, Lindsay Thomas, Sara Heick, and Laura McDaniel.

VBS Scheduled At Albright UMC

Vacation Bible School is scheduled at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm July 12 through 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Entitled “Good News at Gospelrock”, classes are slated from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening. The focus is: It is through learning about Peter’s life we learn how to be followers of Jesus, according to Tommie Dehn, Education Chairperson.

Dehn explains the focus is learning about Peter’s life as we learn how to be followers of Jesus.

The schedule includes: Monday, Main Idea — Good News: Jesus Calls Us. As Jesus’ followers we get a new name, Christian, just as Simon got a new name, Rock; Tuesday, Main Idea — Good News! Jesus loves us. As Jesus’ followers we are to love others; Wednesday, Main Idea — Good News: Praise God. As Jesus’ followers we are to praise God; Thursday, Main Idea — Good news: God loves everyone. As Jesus’ followers we are to love everyone. On Friday, there will be a program to tell of all the things that the group has learned, Dehn advised.

Wentz Camp Site of Fire ‘99 Summer Camp Aug. 2

On Fire ‘99 Summer Camp is set for Aug. 2-6 at Ponca City’s own Wentz Camp located on the Eastside of Lake Ponca. On Fire ‘99 is sponsored by Fire Island YOUth Ministries, Inc. in cooperation with area churches. Steve Phipps, President of FIYM, said, “This camp has always had a good focus to encourage young people in making right choices. The first right choice we will focus on this year is to help youth set in motion is ‘How to build their dreams’. We will do this with the help of Camp Director and FIYM VIce-President Mickey Baldwin along with Assistant Camp Director Kris Sadok.”

Mickey Baldwin commented, “Building dreams takes more than just dreaming, it takes focus, support, and knowing God’s destiny for your life. The Lord has put together an awesome camp crew for this year’s On Fire ‘99 to help youth build their dream.” Kris Sadok explains, “We recognize that youth like being on the move and want to build their dreams as fast as they can. We will discuss how ‘Dream Busters’ can destroy a life time dream. We desire youth to live all of their life according to God’s plan and not put their life on hold till they are 30 years of age.” Baldwin went on to say. “Thanks to Kris Sadok, creative recreational time is planned with every camper in mind. Fun games with that special little ‘Fire Island’ twist.”

According to Phipps, camp will kick off Monday afternoon with an outdoor concert from local youth bands. “Each day we will hear inspiring words from successful local people who built dreams in adverse situations and challenge youth to write their very own personal mission statement Thursday camp will conclude with an awards banquet and special ministry from youth. Our very own Praise Band — F.I.R.E. will bring hot new tunes every evening.,” Phipps pointed out.

The Rev. Blaine Herron, pastor of Ponca City Foursquare and the Fire Island Crew will teach workshop sessions. Rick and Kris Sadok will hold a special workshop each evening. They serve as Executive Crew Associates of the Arts and will present how drama and music can be used in a powerful way to share the love of God. Each workshop will deal with practical topics that will give guidance in areas of servanthood and developing personal character.

Keynote speaker for the camp will be Dale Henshaw B.A., B.Th., M.A. who serves on the Ponca City Police Force. He will spend time revealing how God has used young people in this century to bring revival to people who thought there was no hope. He will also paint a vivid picture how God wants to use young people to minister in this present hour to those who feel there still is no hope.

The Fire Island Crew wants every youth to have a great time! Take time to inquire — for more information about registration call 580-767-8325 or write to Fire Island YOUth Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 1722, Ponca City, OK 74602.

Church Briefs

Osage Heights Baptists Hosting Recording Artist

Southern Gospel Recording Artist Joe Russell will be visiting Osage Heights Baptist Church this Sunday evening, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located on Tapp Road between McCord and City View. Watch for the signs.

Everyone is invited to hear Russell Sunday evening. For more information, you may contact Bro. Leon at 765-6298.

O’Mealeys Saying Goodbye to Ponca City and Eastern Heights Christian

July 11 will be the last Sunday for Hazel and George O’Mealey to attend Eastern Heights Christian Church before moving to McAlester, Okla., to live near their children and grandchildren.

A farewell potluck Fellowship Dinner is planned for 5:30 p.m. on that Sunday, at the church, in their honor.

Friends of the O’Mealeys throughout the community, as well as the church family, are invited. For those not familiar with the church building, use the entrance on the south of the church, on the parking lot level.

‘Come Let Us Reason Together’

The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites the public to share God’s Word with them every week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels, nursery through adults. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on TV Channel 5 or TV Channel 8.

“He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.” Proverbs 17:27..

We can keep silent and show our understanding. We can be trustworthy and not gossip. We can pray for the Bible’s teachings to give us wisdom to speak timely words and make truth acceptable. If we want to promote righteousness, we will discipline ourselves to think over the best answer.

The right words spoken in the right spirit are sweet to people’s souls and can sometimes heal their ills.

Wesleyan Bible Church Hosting Trio

The Wesleyan Bible Church is hosting a singing trip from God’s Bible School and College of Cincinnati, Ohio. They will be singing at the church, 410 Fairview Avenue in Ponca City, on Sunday, July 11, at 6 p.m.

The members of the church cordially invite everyone in the Ponca City area to attend this evening of soul inspiring, uplifting gospel music. If you need directions to the church or have any further questions, please call 765-9957.

Veggietown Arriving at First United Methodist

Vacation Bible School will begin at First United Methodist church on Sunday night, July 18, in Fellowship Hall, with an all-church picnic dinner at 4:45. Fried chicken, plates, silverware and drinks will be provided. All those attending are asked to bring veggies, salads or desserts.

Children three years through upcoming sixth grade are encouraged to attend VBS from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday. On Wednesday evening, July 21, 7:30 p.m., VBS will close with an all-church ice cream social.

If you have never heard a vege talk ... or sing, VBS at First United Methodist might be a good time to experience such a thing. The children attending will be asked to bring canned vegetables for an offering to help supply food to those in need.

First Christian Plans All-Church Picnic-Celebration Worship

First Christian Church will hold their All-Church Picnic and Celebration Worship on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Shelter Houses 1 and 2, Lake Ponca. Chicken and all the fixings will be there, along with homemade ice cream. Games are planned and folks are encouraged to bring their fishing poles, Frisbees, and other games. A Celebration Worship is scheduled.

Friends are encouraged to join members of First Christian for this “celebration time” in the Park.

First Lutherans Will Discuss Christian ‘Experience in Life’

The service at First Lutheran Church on July 11 will represent the “tug-of-war” that Christians experience in life. On one hand we know we are to follow God’s laws, but so often we slip into the sinful path of the world. The Epistle lesson will be read in dialogue form to further emphasize this contrast. The confession and absolution will be sung. The Gospel reminds us that when we tire of our struggle, God is our source of rest. Pastor Ramsey’s sermon is based on this text and is entitled, “Living for Jesus: Getting the Proper Rest.” The choir will lead the congregation in the hymn “Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise.” Services are held at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.

On July 18 the evening service will be held at Lake Ponca Park. The service will be accompanied with a light meal. All are invited to join First Lutheran for any of their worship opportunities.

Fr. Orizaga In Ponca City to Serve Hispanics

Fr. Jorge Orizaga from the Diocese of Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico has been assigned to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ponca City, to serve the Hispanic communities in Northern Oklahoma.

Fr. Orizaga was ordained in 1981 by his local Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Tampico. He has served in a number of parish churches in his diocese. The last assignment was in Etzatlan, Jalisco. Besides serving in this parish at Ezatlan, he worked with the Franciscan priests offering Bible Study groups. His bishop released him from his diocese for a couple of years to meet the needs of our Spanish speaking people in Kay County (Blackwell, Tonkawa and Ponca City), Enid and Hennessey.

Presently, Fr. Orizaga is becoming more fluent in English at St. Gregory’s, Shawnee, and has been celebrating Masses on the weekend in Kay County. Mass in Spanish is celebrated each Sunday at St. Mary’s, Ponca City, at 12:30 p.m.

St. John Baptists Will Celebrate Family and Friends on Sunday

St. John Baptist Church will celebrate family and friends at church service Sunday, July 11, 1999 beginning at 10:45 a.m. “During times of tribulation and jubilation we should continually give God the praise”, said Judy David, program co-chair along with her husband, Matthew Davis. “This service will serve as an example of how we should live our lives, raise our children and walk daily with God.”

St. John is honored to have one of their former members, Sister Sandra Thompson, with them on this day. Ms. Thompson, who will provide music for the service, is a member of Fairview Baptist Church, minister of music, assistant Director of the Ambassadors Choir and recently received her doctorate in Music Education.

The Rev. Raymond Petties Jr., Associate Minister at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Stillwater will bring the message. The Rev. Petties has the four years advance study courses at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, under Johnson Memorial Bible Institute. In addition the Rev. Mr. Petties has taken courses under the Progressive Baptist Southwest region convention. He is presently involved in a Nursing Home ministry, radio ministry, and assists in a ministry in Cushing, as well as teaching Sunday School. The Rev. Mr. Petties will come to St. John Baptist with many scriptures concerning God’s mandates for our lives; one being Proverbs 10:1. The topic of his sermon is “Child’s Play Part 5, Chuckie’s Out of Control.”

The Rev. Robert Palmer Sr., pastor of St. John Baptist Church, along with the program chairmen and congregation, invite the public to join them on his day of fellowship, “Friends and Family Day”.

EDUCATION

Changes Ahead for PC Music Department
OSU Spring Graduates
OK Regents Approve Sponsored ’99 Budgets
Site Offering New, Used Textbooks at Cost

Changes Ahead for PC Music Department

The 1999-2000 school year holds some exciting changes in the Instrumental Music Department. Dan Larson has been named the new supervisor for Instrumental Music. He worked for Ponca City Schools from 1979 to 1993 when he left education to work for Met Life Insurance Company.

After working for Met Life for one year, he decided that his true love was working with kids. With that in mind, he enrolled at Wichita State University where he completed his master’s in conducting. Anticipating that his wife, Phyllis, who is employed at Conoco Inc., would get transferred from Ponca City to Houston, Larson went to work for the Pasadena School District working for J. Frank Dolby High School. He is credited with turning the Dolby School program around, and according to Larson, he still gets letters from some of his Dolby students.

After discovering that his wife was not going to be transferred to Houston, he accepted a job organizing a new strings program for the Mid West City/Del City Schools during the 1996-97 school year.

Looking for a position closer to home (Ponca City), he accepted a position with Enid Public Schools as the Orchestra Director. Larson’s responsibilities included directing the Enid High School orchestra program, Longfellow Junior High program, and three elementary schools. He stated, “This job was extremely frustrating for me because the kids didn’t seem to have any work ethic. I think there were actually only two days that every one of my students had an instrument and actually practiced all together. I found myself quickly losing my energy and enthusiasm that has always been a part of my love for the program.”

In 1998, Putnam City North offered Larson a job as their orchestra director which gave him back his excitement of teaching. According to Larson, “This job was just what I needed; it gave me a new lease on teaching again.” He added that Putnam City North is a premier school district and has an outstanding music program with all the honors.

So what brought him back to Ponca City? Larson explains, “I felt like I was missing so much not being with my family.” During all of these years, Larson’s wife and three daughters remained in Ponca City. “It is very difficult to maintain quality family relationships long distance,” he reported. “I received a telephone call in March from Dr. White, superintendent of Ponca City, asking what it would take to get me back to Ponca City. I gave him a few conditions at that time that I felt would have to be met before I could consider it. I verbally accepted the position in March, but told Dr. White that I would not officially accept it until after April 22. I did not want my students to have to worry about losing their director while they were preparing for contests. The time finally came, and I decided to be up-front and honest with my students telling them about my offer and asking them what they thought I should do.” Larson said he was amazed at some of his student’s responses. After much thought, most of them told him that they felt that he needed to be where his family was; even though, they didn’t want to lose him. Larson has nothing but good to say about the Putnam City North program and students. “They are a group of extremely mature kids with outstanding work ethic, and I will miss them.”

When asked what his number one goal for next year was, he responded, “My number one priority will be to get the elementary programs back on track. I believe that the elementary programs are the future of the district’s overall music program, and everything else will take care of itself. I already know a lot of kids in Ponca City, and I believe that we have an outstanding group of kids to work with. I also feel that we have an excellent staff for next year. I am looking forward to working with these kids and living full-time with my wife for the first time in many years.”

The Ponca City Music Department will also have another new face this year. Mark Caspersen has been hired as the new Po-Hi Band Director. Caspersen graduated from Southwestern OSU in 1988. He has taught 11 years, seven years as assistant band director in Pryor, Okla., and four years at Frankfurt High School in Kansas.

Danny Burns will be returning as Assistant Band Director, Valerie Huffman will continue as Middle Level Orchestra Director, and Keith Powers as Elementary Orchestra Director.

According to Dr. Bill White, superintendent, “We are anticipating a great year for our music department. Under Dan Larson’s leadership, Ponca City will continue the excellence they have known in the past.”

OSU Spring Graduates

STILLWATER — A total of 1,819 students were awarded degrees from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater at the end of the 1999 spring session.

New graduates include students from 42 states, including Oklahoma, and numerous foreign countries.

Blackwell students graduating include Kyle Wooderson and Trisha Wooderson.

Receiving bachelor’s degrees from Newkirk include Brett Austin and Scott Eisenhauer. Scott Layton received his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and James Boucher and Monica Hinton received their doctorate degrees.

Ponca City students receiving their bachelor’s degrees include Lori Boyd, Martha Butt, Jamie Carithers, Brenda Chergo, Samuel Dodson, Tracy Duggan, Rebecca Guinn, Robert Hardin, Travis Harris, April Johnson, Amber Long, Kimberly McChristian, Maude Norden, Jeffrey Orr, Melissa Powell, Chadwick Ross, Billy Steichen and Terri Stephenson. Also, Todd Andrews, Steven Blake, Jamie Epperson, Melissa Ford, Lisa Heck, John Helems, Chris Hensley, Joel Hibbs, Derek James, Kara Johnston, Ryan Kirkpatrick, Stephen Scott, Amanda Simmons and Kimberly Tarpenning.

Students receiving master’s degrees include John Ditmore, environmental science, Ernest Bereman, mass communications, Nancy Ghylin, curriculum and instruction, Joy Kistler, counseling and student personnel, Glenda Council, business administration, Carolyn Morningstar, occupational and adult education, and Carol Neustadter, business administration. Lori Elliott also received her doctorate degree.

Tonkawa students graduating include Holly Hood and Tamara Smith.

OK Regents Approve Sponsored ’99 Budgets

OKLAHOMA CITY — Research, public service projects and training contracts on Oklahoma college and university campuses received a strong funding boost this year with the approval of a $287.6 million budget.

The 1999-2000 sponsored budget approved today by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is a $21.9 million or 8.3 percent increase over the $265.7 million budget for 1998-99 and a 366.0 percent increase over the 1987-88 budget. It is comprised of revenue from external sources, such as the federal government, state agencies, business and industry, and private foundations.

“Research in traditional and high-tech areas is essential to moving Oklahoma forward and stimulating the growth of our state’s economy,” said Chancellor Hans Brisch. “Oklahoma higher education is making targeted efforts to ensure that growth occurs by improving levels of research funding.

“By continuing to build our research capacity, we can attract and support sophisticated companies that are on the leading edge of today’s economy and ensure Oklahoma’s place as a prominent player in the development of new products and services,” Brisch said.

State Regents Chairman John Massey noted that investments in research matching programs such as the Oklahoma Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research and the Regents’ Research Matching Grant Program are helping Oklahoma realize its research potential.

In 1999-2000, these programs will provide an additional $7.0 million in matching funds for federal and other sponsored research at Oklahoma colleges and universities.

“Research matching programs give Oklahoma students and faculty unique opportunities to develop, test and explore innovative and progressive techniques and processes that they otherwise may not have been able to study,” Massey said. “The Regents recognize the educational and economic importance of research conducted on Oklahoma college and university campuses and will continue efforts to further strengthen research funding.”

Site Offering New, Used Textbooks at Cost

RICHLAND HILLS, Tx. — A recent entry into the online college textbook market will drop book prices to a new low this fall for students (and their parents) who currently spend an average of $330 annually on textbooks.

The U Zone launches its “college community” website this August at www.theuzone.com and becomes and first company in history to sell new and used textbooks online at cost. (Textbooks will be delivered directly to students’ doors within one to four days with overnight service available).

Recent college grads and company founders Jeffrey Kuperman and Matt Ogden are offering the aggressive pricing to introduce college students to their new website, an online mecca for college students.

An independent retailer with no ties to on-campus bookstores, the company is able to sell textbooks with no profit margin and will save the average student a significant amount of money compared to on-campus bookstores and online textbook sellers. Profit will be made from other sources on the website, including advertising.

The U Zone will also give students chances to make money. Cash will be paid to anyone who refers a new member to the website. Additionally, the company will pay in cash a percentage of a referred customer’s textbook purchase amount to the person who referred them.

“Our no-margin textbook prices are just one example of the kind of value The U Zone will offer college students from this point forward,” said Co-President and CEO Matt Ogden, a 1996 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. “We’ve set up a community that offers a wide range of services designed specifically for university students’ needs and interests.”

The website’s offerings will be tailored to individual campuses and will include: course and professor reviews, campus event calendars, local merchant coupons and delivery menus, student home pages, college-oriented chat rooms, classroom discussion groups, auctions, apartment and job hunting resources, music and game downloads and a shopping mall geared for college students.

More than 90 percent of the nation’s 15 million+ college students access the Web at least once a month according to a 1998 Yahoo Internet Life survey, so The U Zone has a tremendous potential audience with more than $100 billion in annual purchasing power.

“We believe that there is an enormous group of Internet users in college who are hungry for a site dedicated to their specific needs and interests,” said The U Zone Co-President and CEO Jeffrey Kuperman, a 1997 graduate of the University of Texas. “Existing portal, community and shopping sites do not service the college segment in the way that a website focusing solely on students can.”

The U Zone whose company tagline is “College culture. Alive and online,” entered the textbook market in May 1999 and became the first company to buy textbooks from students in non-bookstore venues on a national scale.

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