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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, August 11, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALStolen Truck Located In Wichita Burglary Stolen Truck Located In Wichita BurglaryBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer WICHITA — A 34-year-old man was arrested in Kansas Sunday in connection with a stolen $33,000 pickup truck from a Ponca City auto dealership last week. The Kansas man was caught in the act of burglarizing an aircraft manufacturers surplus storage area in eastern Wichita by deputies on routine patrol. The truck was being driven by the suspect during the crime. According to Amy Tracy, a Sedgwick County, Kan., sheriff’s detective, the man was arrested on charges of burglary, theft and criminal damage of property. Two other men present at the burglary were detained for questioning. No charges have been filed against them at this time. The black 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel pickup the man was driving was reported stolen from Davis Moore Auto Group, 3501 North Fourteenth Street in Ponca City, on Aug. 1. The vehicle is currently parked in the Sedgwick County sheriff’s holding lot “waiting to be picked up,” said Tracy. “The whole thing was just kind of odd,” she said, recounting information from police records. The man used the truck to “crash through the chain link gate of a surplus holding area at Raytheon Aircraft,” Tracy said. Officers believe the man was “trying to steal some aluminum sheets to sell” from one of the company’s outdoor storage areas. “The suspect was caught in the act by deputies on patrol” at 4:30 p.m., she continued. The man jumped back into the stolen truck with the two other men and fled the scene. “It was a short chase. They abandoned the vehicle about four minutes later and fled on foot,” explained Tracy. The two passengers were caught sitting on the ground waiting for police to arrive. The driver was found hiding under a tree. The truck was originally reported stolen at 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday of last week. It had been taken sometime during the night. “The suspects drove across the curb onto Fourteenth Street” and headed in an unknown direction, said Ponca City police detective captain Dwaine Vincent. Both cases remain under investigation. Daytime Rural Burglary Information Being SoughtThe Kay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in solving a rash of burglaries that plagued several rural residences recently. The burglaries took place between March 18-29. Police are looking for a white male between the age of 25-years-old to 30-years-old standing 6-foot to 6-foot-2 inches in height and weighing 180-200 pounds. The suspect’s vehicle is described as an older model two-door car with a large white stripe running over the top from front to rear. It is possibly a 70’s model Mustang Mach 1. Two other men were also seen in the vehicle, but no description of these suspects is available at this time. According to information from the sheriff’s office, the homes involved in the burglary are located from south of the Oklahoma/Kansas line to Kildare and east of U.S. 77 to the Arkansas River. The burglaries took place between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The suspects reportedly kicked in the doors of these residences to gain access, then removed several personal items from each home. Anyone with any information regarding the suspects in these rural residential burglaries, the location of any of the stolen items or any other crime, contact the Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers at 762-5100. The caller will remain anonymous and may receive a reward of up to $1,000. Fun Time Chamber Auction Saturday“Bidding and winning at a silent auction is like trying to juggle four or five balls at a time,” says Sue Lunsford, silent auction chairman for this Saturday’s Chamber of Commerce Auction. Lunsford says attendees will be able to bid on over 70 items between 6:30 and 8 p.m. this Saturday in the Mess Hall at Lew Wentz Camp. “If you want several items that are available,” says Lunsford, “you have to continually check to make sure no one has written in a higher bid. We have so many high-quality donations available, it’ll be exciting trying to keep track of everything you want!” Donated items range from home-baked peach cobbler to Sooner and OSU golf packages to business services and gifts for children. The silent auction ends at 8, but the battle for bargains will continue with the live auction. Carla O’Neill, auction chairman, says to expect the live auction to last about an hour with non-stop action. “We’re accomplishing a lot of things with this auction,” says O’Neill. “First of all, of course, we’re raising money for Chamber activities. But we also plan to have lots of fun and take home loads of ‘goodies!’” She also reminds participants of the Head Country dinner and music by “Poverty’s Children.” The band will play until midnight. Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to attend this Saturday’s auction. However, no one under 21 will be allowed on the grounds because alcoholic beverages will be available. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 420 E. Grand, or call at 765-4400. School Starts in Ponca City Next Thursday ... Is Your Child Ready?Just as back to school means school supplies, new clothes and updated immunizations, it's a perfect time for parents to think about the additional school-related health needs of their children. Anxiety is a real issue facing some children as they return to school. The thought of a new school year may cause phantom aches and pains, sibling aggression, nightmares and more. According to the Family Education Network, though the ailments may not be real, the fear of the unknown is. Parents should be patient with their children and give understanding responses about their fears. Once the school year begins, parents should ask their children open-ended questions like "How was school today?" or "What is your teacher like?" which will begin the dialogue about how school is going. Another important aspect is to remind the child that things are going well, with statements like, "You're making new friends every day." “Most children will experience some level of anxiety as they return to school, but if anxiety is excessive or extremely irrational, that is when parents should seek professional help for their child," said Michelle Ware, M.D., Medical Director/Children's Program, Center for Behavioral Medicine at St. Anthony. Dr. Ware also points out that if the child isn't exhibiting any real symptoms (fever, vomiting, etc.) they should be sent to school. Packing a Safe Lunch Packing a school lunch may sound simple, but keeping perishable foods at room temperature is a no-no. “The key to packing a safe school lunch is temperature control. One great trick to keeping food cold is to freeze a juice box or a container of yogurt. The juice or yogurt will be thawed by lunch time and will help keep things cold in the lunch box," said Marilyn Dougherty, RD/LD, St. Anthony SCORE. To reduce the risk of your child developing a nasty case of food poisoning, consider these additional tips: • Make sandwiches from cold ingredients. This means refrigerating cans of tuna and freezing bread. If a germ finds its way onto a sandwich, it will have a harder time multiplying if the food is already cold. • Scrub all fruits and vegetables with a food brush under running water. After scrubbing, wrap in plastic wrap or a paper towel. • Wrap loose cookies, chips and crackers in plastic or foil. • Instruct your child to throw away any leftover food. • At least once a week, wipe the interior of the lunch box with a paper towel dampened with a weak solution of bleach water (1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water.) “Children should also remember not to share lunches. Some children may be on a restricted diet for medical reasons, so it is best for kids to keep their lunches to themselves," said Julie Morrow, D.O., Saints Pediatric Associates. Clean Hands Before your child digs into his or her lunch, remind them that hand washing is a must. Instruct your child to use warm water and soap before lunch and if possible, try to avoid touching things like doorknobs, friends' hands, shoelaces, and the area under their desk. Many of these areas are the perfect breeding ground for germs and bacteria and statistics show that school age children will suffer 6.8 respiratory infections each year and will experience two bouts of diarrhea. Also remind your kids to wash up after they have been to the bathroom, both at school and at home. And parents shouldn't forget some of the basics about back to school time. “Children should eat a good breakfast and get at least 8 -10 hours of sleep each night. Also, establishing consistent homework times, coupled with scheduled family time will get kids back into a routine quicker and make for a better school year for kids and parents," said Dr. Morrow. Autumn in New York to PoncanRichard Gere and Winona Ryder star in a beautiful new romantic film, Autumn in New York. MGM has produced a film that one review calls “the one true date movie to come our way in a long time.” Autumn in New York begins tonight at the Poncan Theatre on Grand. “Wonderful on-screen chemistry” heats up the connection between the two leads. Here the passion and poignancy of classical romance are modernized in contemporary New York. This is the story of a once- in-a-lifetime love affair. It pairs a mature man with a much younger woman. Will Keane (Gere) has spent his life running from long-term relationships, and is something of a fabulous playboy. But when he connects with Charlotte Fielding (Ryder), he finds a free-spirited young woman who is more than his match. The events of their relationship unfold in a single season. As Will gets positioned to repeat his life-long pattern, to extricate himself from the relationship, he finds that this time, it’s not so easy. Nothing about their relationship is easy. The time they share is passionate, provocative, and challenging. It’s rife with intergenerational issues, a difference of philosophies, and it’s more intense than either ever expected. Charlotte is living life on an edge. At 21, she is eager to jump into the full, rushing tide of adulthood. She explores, tastes, and risks in a way that Will has forgotten. And when he begins to withdraw, she lets him in on her terrible secret. She is driven to plunge headlong, full-bodied into the uncertain forces of life. But her drive comes from her certain knowledge about a different kind of force. Will gets caught up with Charlotte in a fully connected, deeply felt, devoted way. Out of the mix comes a powerful, evocative story of love and forever. “Beautiful” cinematography makes the New York scenes glow with the flavors and colors of autumn. Central Park in this romantic film “is absolutely captivating,” says one reviewer. Autumn in New York is rated PG-13. For show times, patrons may consult the Ponca City News or call the Poncan Theatre at 580-765-0943. The Poncan Theatre is located at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City. Thomas, Magic Railroad Has Special ShowingsA delightful children’s film, Thomas and the Magic Railroad, starts tomorrow at the Poncan Theatre on Grand. “We’ve added special showings in this last week before school starts,” says Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan Theatre. Thomas is a full-length feature about the character who has been seen from the United Kingdom to the America on television. This film combines live actors with impressive animation. Thomas is aimed at a wide age range. The San Francisco Chronicle says it speaks to “those just old enough to be taken to the movies and those in their preteen years.” The film stars two actors who will be appreciated by an older set. Peter Fonda stars in the movie, trading in his Easy Rider image for the role of Grandpa. Alec Baldwin, an “immensely talented actor,” according to The New York Times, has been acclaimed for his work in the series and in this film. The Chronicle writes that Baldwin enjoys appearing in this fabulous children’s series, “to which he in no way condescends.” The Times writes that “he offers not only the most seductively menacing voice ever heard from a good guy in a G-rated movie, but also a vigor not normally seen in such a picture.” Baldwin plays Mr. Conductor, a role which has also been played on the television series by Ringo Starr and George Carlin. The Times says he’s “unforgettable.” Mr. Conductor is the intermediary between the town called Shining Time and the “fantasy world of imagination.” He helps bridge the movement from the railroad station into the imaginary world of the mural which hangs on the station wall. In Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Thomas must race against a mean diesel engine and his cronies to prevent them from destroying the magical land in which they live. “We’ll show Thomas on Saturday at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock, and on Sunday at 2,” says Wessel. “And next week, we’ll offer special showings of Thomas at 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock from Monday through Wednesday. We’re creating opportunities for families to have an outing in the last three days before school starts,” he says. “On Thursday, with the first day of classes, we return to our usual autumn schedule.” Thomas and the Magic Railroad is rated G. The Poncan Theatre is located at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City. The phone is 580-765-0943. DEATHSWilliam R. Thompson Sr. William R. Thompson Sr.EL DORADO, Kan. — William R. Thompson Sr., resident of El Dorado, Kan., died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, at his home. He was 71. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the Carlson Funeral Home in El Dorado, Kan. Burial followed in the Sunset Lawns Cemetery in El Dorado. William R. Thompson Sr. was born May 23, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of James and Sylvia Davis Thompson. He married Evelyn Frazier on April 2, 1950, in Ponca City. In 1955, they moved to the Wichita, Kan., area where he pastored several churches and was employed in the aircraft industry and Beech Aircraft Corporation for 31 years. In 1968, he moved to El Dorado, Kan., to pastor the El Dorado Pentecostal Holiness Church, later named the House of Prayer. The following year, his wife died. In 1987, he married Diane Wilson of El Dorado. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, William R. Thompson Jr. of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Lynna Cornish of Ponca City, Sherlyn Hiatt of Gleneden Beach, Ore., and Stephanie Doyon of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Hubert Thompson of Sebastian, Fla., and Lawrence Thompson of Barbeursville, W.Va.; one sister, Thelma McComas of Barbeursville, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife. ObituariesCharlotte Secrest HassmanCharlotte Secrest Hassman, 2 Pecan Place, died early Thursday morning, Aug. 10, 2000, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 84. A rosary will be said this evening, 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home by Deacon Richard Robinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Babu Rao Bathula, associate pastor, as celebrant with Richard Robinson, deacon, assisting. Entombment will follow in the Ponca City Mausoleum. Born March 23, 1916, in Ponca City, she was the daughter of Millard Madison and Grace Lee DeNoya Secrest. She attended Ponca City schools, graduating with the class of 1933. She and Frederick Claus Hassman Jr. were married June 21, 1941, in Ponca City. The couple lived for a short time in New Orleans prior to Mr. Hassman being assigned overseas with the U.S. Army during World War II. Following the war, the couple moved to Memphis in 1946 and in 1960 they settled in Atlanta. Mr. Hassman died May 11, 1965, and Mrs. Hassman remained in Atlanta until 1976 when she returned to Ponca City. Charlotte was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and had formerly served with the Altar Guild. In prior years, she had volunteered her time to Meals on Wheels. Her hobbies included playing golf and bridge and dancing. She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Hassman Averett and her husband, Jerry of Columbus, Ga.; a son, Fred Hassman of Ponca City; one brother, M.M. “Buddy” Secrest of Ponca City; a sister, Mildred Secrest Gillert of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; two grandsons, Cody Averett and Chris Averett, both of Columbus, Ga.; and five great-grandchildren, Landon, Maggie, Miller, Emma, and Jerry. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Francis Secrest Elliott, and a granddaughter, Rebecca Carson Averett. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1330, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. The family will be at the home, 2 Pecan Place. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFS-- Fine Arts Collection Displayed — The Ponca City Art Association will have its permanent fine arts collection on display through Sept. 30 at the Art Center, corner of South Ninth Street and East Central Avenue. The public is invited to view, at no charge, these original art pieces in which 22 different art techniques are used. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. VFW 1201 Picnic — VFW Post 1201 and Auxiliary will have a picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday at the post home on East Prospect. The entree will be hot dogs, hamburgers and watermelon. Members are asked to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. Kids Review now accepting childrens fall/ winter consignments. adv. Theft — Someone in the 1000 block of Kygar Road reported the theft of some landscaping equipment to Ponca City police at 7:34 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a grand larceny report was taken. Maytag Scratch-N-Dent Sale at 315 E. Grand, Copeland Appliance. adv. Theft — A man in the 1100 block of North Sunset Street reported his bicycle was stolen to Ponca City police at 9:08 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a stolen bicycle reported taken. Finger Puppets and Theatres have arrived! Carla’s Hallmark, 405 East Grand, Downtown. adv. Theft — A man in the 1900 block of East Hartford Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 10:52 a.m. Thursday laying his phone and pagers down somewhere and they were stolen. An officer was assigned and the man was advised that since it happened on I-35 it was out of the officer’s jurisdiction. 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. Subject Held — An officer in the 600 block of East Hartford Avenue reported a 32-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for failure to pay taxes due the state, altered tag, driving under suspension and no insurance at 12:06 p.m. Thursday. Come join us at Jean Lasso’s, Aug. 12th, Hwy 60, for South East Ok wood art works. 10’ rocking chair, bird houses, planter, etc. adv. Miscellaneous — A woman in the 300 block of North Tenth Street advised Ponca City police a 4-year-old to 5-year-old boy keeps playing in the street at 1:52 p.m. Thursday and requested an extra patrol. The woman told police the child had caused problems for the UPS driver on Wednesday evening. She didn’t know where the child lived. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Theft — A man in the 1000 block of North Seventh Street reported some stolen football tickets to Ponca City police at 2:39 p.m. Thursday. The tickets had been ordered through the mail and did not arrive. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Rusty Barrell now taking applications for cook’s helper, apply in person. adv. Shoplifting — An employee at a business in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street reported have a juvenile shoplifter in custody to Ponca City police at 3:56 p.m. Thursday. Two officers were assigned. A 17-year-old girl was taken into custody for petit larceny. Tag Sale by appointment. Numerous household and furniture items. 762-7288. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the police department reported a man was taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to pay after he was detained by the municipal court at 4:31 p.m. Thursday. Pauline Steak and shrimp dinner $11.95 Friday the 11th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Burglary — A city employee reported having a camera stolen out of his city vehicle while parked on the back drive of the Public Safety Center to Ponca City police at 4:41 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 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. Subject Held — An officer at the police department reported a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody on an emergency pickup order from the office of Juvenile Affairs for three counts of burglary in the second degree at 5:08 p.m. Thursday. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Accident — A minor two-vehicle accident in Wal-Mart’s parking lot, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, was reported to Ponca City police at 5:53 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and report was taken. “They’re Back” pool tournaments that is at the Blue Lite Lounge. Saturday August 12th, 6:30pm. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle head-on accident at the intersection of Lake Road and Kygar Road was reported to Ponca City police at 6:50 p.m. Thursday. An ambulance and emergency one from the Ponca City Fire Department and an officer responded to the scene. Two patients were taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. A report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Fourth Street and East South Avenue reported a 35-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under suspension at 7:12 p.m. Thursday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Theft — Someone in the 300 block of South Perry Street reported some garden tools were taken from a carport to Ponca City police at 7:56 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Animal Call — A resident in the 900 block of North Elm Street reported a neighbor’s dog had been outside in the back yard barking since 5:30 p.m. that evening to Ponca City police at 9:22 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and the neighbor was contacted. The dog was put inside for the night. Theft — Someone in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue reported a stolen wallet to Ponca City police at 9:23 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — A officer in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue reported a man was taken into custody for the unlawful use of a motor vehicle at 1:46 a.m. Friday. -- RELIGION‘Cool Shade For a Hot Day’ Topic for FLC ‘Cool Shade For a Hot Day’ Topic for FLC“Cool Shade for a Hot Day” will be the topic of the Rev. Tom Ramsey’s sermon of Sunday’s 8:30 and 11 a.m. service at First Lutheran Church. The sermon is based on the Old Testament reading which speaks of the Lord gathering the remnant of His flock, and it will stress Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The Celebration Singers with sing Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us. The informal evening service will be at 6:30 in the sanctuary. A new discussion series will begin this Sunday with the service beginning with praise songs and concluding with prayer requests. On Aug. 27, the congregation will begin its new worship theme for the next nine month — Fruit of the Spirit. Each of the nine fruits will have its own month for study. There will also be a picnic service on the 27th to be held at Lake Ponca Park in conjunction with the Sunday school’s Rally Day and the youth group’s slave action. Kids Special Time Offered at St. Paul’sSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s Kids Special Time meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Its schedule will follow the public school calendar. There will be a Kid’s Special Time open house at 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Enrollment for any remaining openings will be taken for children ages 2 months to pre-kindergarten at that time. The classrooms have age-appropriate curriculums that include preschool learning, a craft, and group times. On Tuesdays, the children will participate in music with William Harrison, St. Paul’s music director. There is also a Kids Special storytime once a month with Judy Johnson, Ponca City’s children librarian. The fall semester will begin Thursday, Aug. 24. For additional information, call April Cook, director, at 765-3696. Prince of Peace Lutherans Aid LHH/Agape HouseMembers of Aid Association for Lutherans Branch 7333 of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Ponca City participated in a fundraiser for Lutheran Helping Hands/Agape House of Houston, Texas. Proceeds from a food booth at Herbfest on June 3 were supplemented by Aid Association for Lutherans home office in Appleton, Wisc. AAL was able to send a check for $1,002. AAL is the nation’s largest fraternal benefit society in terms of assets and life insurance in force. It provides its 1.7 million members in more than 10,000 nationwide branches with fraternal benefits. AAL and affiliated companies offer members other financial services. AAL members have many opportunities to help others in their own communities. Lutheran Helping Hands/Agape House is a part of the church apartment ministry serving the Texas Medical Center, primarily M.D. Anderson Hospital, and is a nonprofit agency. LHH leases unfurnished apartments, then furnishes and subleases apartments near Texas Medical Center. These apartments are always rented and in demand. They provide a home-like atmosphere at affordable prices for patients when they must be in treatment for extended periods. ‘His Needs/Her Needs’ Seminar Begins Sept. 10An eight-week marriage seminar entitled His Needs/Her Needs will begin Sunday, Sept. 10, at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. The seminar helps couples identify and learn to stop damaging behaviors in their marriage, deal with conflict and learn to meet each other’s emotional needs. Family Dynamics Institute teaches a system that is designed to take marriages to new levels, bond couples to other couples and heal hurts. The course incorporates powerful principles — openness, communication, reinforcement, forgiveness and acceptance. Its object is that people in good marriages experience deeper intimacy and commitment, and those in struggling relationships learn to love again. It is grounded in emotional, educational, psychological and biblical principles. Each week, 12 couples will meet for a 2 1/2 hour interactive session. Before coming to class, each couple is to have worked three to four hours of exercises with each other to prepare for the session. These exercises are designed toward a better understanding and to begin to meet each others needs. For additional information and to reserve space in the class, call 765-3610. Enrollment is limited to 12 couples; the fee, which includes workbooks, audiotapes and two books, is $129.95 per couple Church BriefsPraising God With Song Community Christian Church continues its Praising God With Song worship series. The Rev. Nancy Kouns, retired disciple minister from Tulsa, will deliver the message at Sunday’s worship service at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories about favorite hymns and some of the hidden treasures found in the church’s new Chalice Hymnal. All are invited to worship. The worship series is based on Psalm 100 and continues through August. Stillwater Minister To Speak at FCC Rick Hendricks from First Christian Church in Stillwater will be the guest minister for Ponca City First Christian Church, 210 North Fifth Street, Sunday during the 9 a.m. service. The men’s ensemble will present the special music and Jean Hoffmeyer will be at the organ for the service. Jaci Velasquez in Concert The Crystal Clear tour featuring Jaci Velasquez, named New Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year, will be in concert in Enid on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. The concert will be at the Mark Price Arena, 125 West Cherokee. Information and tickets are available at (800) 324-8488 and at local bookstores. The new contemporary Christian recording artist Plus One will be special guest for the concert. International Gospel Hour The Newkirk Church of Christ sponsors the International Gospel Hour every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on KSOK 95.9 FM with Winford Claiborne as the speaker. Woodland Wanderers Woodland Wanderers, a new group of Woodland Christian Church seniors, invite other seniors in the community to a Welcome and Get Acquainted event at 5:30 p.m. Monday. It will be a sandwich supper and ice cream social for those who wish to get acquainted and to learn about upcoming events, including day trips. For additional information, call the church office at 765-8528. Country Store and Fair Foursquare Church is hosting a Country Store and Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 900 West Broadway, the old Lincoln Center. New and used items will be available from A to Z. The Country Diner will be open there from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Foursquare’s kitchen, nursery and youth group, U-Turn. New Mount Olive Baptist New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, will sponsor its fellowship service Sunday beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Irvin J. Bobb, pastor. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA, 2800 Turner Road, will celebrate the ninth Sunday after Pentecost with the gospel being the sixth chapter of John where Jesus feeds the 5,000 and teaches the significance of this event. The Rev. Bruce Keck’s class begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship at 10 a.m. Women of the church are collecting school items for the children of domestic violence such as pencils, crayons (24), markers, notebook paper and school boxes. To donate, contact the church office at 762-7698. Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Members of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, invite the public to share God’s word each week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 o’clock and Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m. There are classes for all ages. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channel 5 or Channel 8; this week’s topic is Attitude is Everything. The citywide Bible class held Sunday at 6 p.m. will study Romans, and the Bible thought of the week is from I John 4:4, “Because greater is He who is in you then he who is in the world.” Third Anniversary Service Members of Johnson Temple, Church of God and Christ, will honor their pastor and his wife, Elder Timothy and Sister Lorraine Johnson’s third anniversary with the church at a 3:30 p.m. service Sunday. The temple is located at 1000 South 12th; the public is invited to attend LIFESTYLESKiwanis Club Hears Plans For Auction Kiwanis Club Hears Plans For AuctionCarla O’Neill, Chamber of Commerce auction 2000 chairman, spoke at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis club. She invited members to attend the event, which will be Aug. 12 at Wentz. She said activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and “for the cost of a $10 ticket, a person can enjoy a circus atmosphere and dance, catered meal by Head Country, goodies and nonalcoholic drinks.” Poverty’s children will provide music for the event A silent auction is slated 6:30-8 p.m. in the Wentz mess hall and at 8 p.m. Homer Nicholson will conduct a live auction. items to be auctioned include a trip for two, big screen television, patio furniture, meals and much more., Of special interest will be a city-sponsored “filling of the pot hole of your choice,” said O’Neill. The auction is a fundraiser for the Ponca City chamber of Commerce. She also gave the address for the new internet website for the chamber. Don Long conducted the meeting, and Russell Shields offered prayer. Jim Trout led the Pledge of allegiance, and George Scoffield led the singing. Members signed up to work at the 101 Ranch Rodeo concession booth. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis on Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., at Pizza Hut. Little NewsBill and Shelley Diedrich announce the birth of a son at 3:19 p.m. July 31, 2000, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Marshall Ryan Diedrich weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. The baby has a brother, Derek, 3. Maternal grandparents are Jo Ann and Lonnie Sherron of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Bill and Juanita Diedrich of Marshall and Judy Stanberry of Tooele, Utah. Great-grandmother is Mary Bowdlear of Tonkawa. ———— Dylan Andrew Crisswell is the name chosen by Drew and Rachel Crisswell of Ponca City for their son born at 8:30 a.m. July 24, 2000, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. The baby has a brother, Cash Steven. Maternal grandparents are Tommy and Pam Smith of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Steve and Dena Wagner of Houston, Texas, and Carl and Bochita Crisswell of Norman. Great-grandparents are Don and Maretta Westberg of Ponca City. EDUCATIONPioneer Tech Responds to Change Pioneer Tech Responds to ChangeAcknowledging the need for change is one thing, but dealing with and responding to change is another. Written in parable form, John Spencer's book Who Moved My Cheese?provides a useful insight on how to deal with change whether it is self-created or imposed upon us. Through his narrative, Spencer characterizes our aspirations and goals as our "cheese" which is found as we search through the "maze" of life. On our journey, we make decisions that influence our path and our ability to find our "cheese". And, once found, we often choose to neglect the possibility that our world may change which will necessitate our search for new cheese. Through the use of characters, Spencer illustrates there are different ways we deal with change (when our cheese gets moved) and that we either anticipate and are ready for it, or we are unprepared and find ourselves in reactive or crisis mode when it occurs. As simple as it might seem, this book illustrates the position that we, Pioneer Technology Center, often find ourselves in. Changes in technology and our environment are a given. Therefore, we know that to be successful and provide our community with a quality institution that can meet the needs of our students, clients, business and industry, and the communities we serve we must be proactive and anticipate change. We are beginning the new year by embarking on a strategic planning process that will allow us to be prepared for our future and yours. The initial change process began last Monday with an overview of the strategic planning process that is now underway. Strategic planning is a goal-setting process in which a district's stakeholders (community members, parents, staff, students, and board members) envision the future and identify the necessary steps to achieve that vision. The strategic planning process will involve identifying and accessing the needs and demands of the community, school, and business and industry. Once these needs are identified, we can look at setting specific goals. Pioneer Technology Center has had a strategic plan for four years, and it has worked well. However, no strategic plan is timeless. Technology changes, business and industry changes, information changes, and the community's priorities change. There are many examples of successful organizations that failed because they did not take the time to re-evaluate their once successful strategic plan that had now become inappropriate. The strategic planning process will have three levels that include, technology center goals and objectives, unit goals and objectives, and individual leadership plans and strategies. Through this, we will start revisiting our vision, mission, core values, and an in-depth review of our current strategic plan. In addition to the three levels, an assessment of our internal and external environment will also be conducted. Input and feedback from our external environment (parents, sending schools, business and industry, and entire community) will also be gathered either through one to one meetings, focus groups, or through the Option Finder Survey System which allows participants to read questions and submit their answers electronically. The strategic planning process will take the efforts of all our staff members. Involving all staff members will also encourage ownership and adaptability throughout the process. Through a core planning team of 15 to 20 members from each program area or unit, the process can be facilitated by allowing input and representation of all staff members. These members, who work together towards the same mission or goals, will serve as the pipeline for each program unit to ensure adequate and additional input of all staff members. Pioneer Technology Center has important work to do and an important future ahead of it. Our school is steadily growing and we must keep building on a strong foundation by rising to new levels of quality, value, and responsive programs. School Bus Routes for Ponca City StudentsRural bus routes for Ponca City students will be run the same as they were at the close of last school year. Students living on those routes can expect the bus at approximately the same time as last year. After approximately one week, routes will be adjusted as needed. Anyone new to the route may call the school transportation office at 767-8088 to get information. Other busing information includes: • Shuttles from elementary sites to West Middle School, East Middle School and Po-Hi will leave: — Trout at 7:25 a.m. on bus 41 — Union at 7:25 a.m. on bus 40 — Liberty at 7:35 a.m. on bus 40 — Woodlands at 7:40 a.m. on bus 9 to East Middle School, bus 12 to West Middle School and bus 8 to Po-Hi — Roosevelt at 7:40 a.m. on bus 17 to West Middle School, bus 15 to East Middle School — Washington at 7:40 a.m. on bus 6 to West Middle School and bus 10 to East Middle School and Po-Hi — Garfield at 7:45 a.m. on bus 18 to West Middle School Return information will be given to riders by the driver. • Shuttle from East Middle School to West Middle School leaves at 7:45 a.m. on bus 16 and 19 • Shuttle from West Middle School to East Middle School leaves at 7:45 a.m. on bus 41 and from West Middle School to Po-Hi at 7:45 a.m. on bus 7 and 40 • Shuttle from East Middle School to Po-Hi leaves at 7:45 a.m. on bus 14 • FFA shuttle to the Ag Farm will leave East Middle School at 8 a.m. on bus 15 and Po-Hi at 8 a.m. on bus 10 Students needing transportation from elementary schools to Garfield Academy are to call the transportation office at 767-8088. Parents Asked To Curb Jitters(MS) — The first day of school is both exciting and stressful; butterflies in the stomach and tears may not be uncommon for children and parents alike. To help provide a smooth transition into the classroom, the MetLife Consumer Education Center has collaborated with nationally recognized authorities to offer families with young children a free brochure called, “Your Child’s First Day at School.” To make the back-to-school process easy, the brochure offers practical steps and tips for easing anxiety. One recommendation is to visit the school with your child ahead of time, helping him or her to know what to expect. The brochure also suggests key questions you should ask yourself to determine whether your child is emotionally, socially and intellectually prepared for school. Other issues include: • Helping your child adjust to separation; • How to nurture a child’s love of knowledge; • Teaching your child to see change as a challenge; • And coaching your child on participation, cooperation and communication. Public School Start Stop Times for All Local SitesSchool starts in Ponca City next Thursday, Aug. 18. All elementary and secondary schools have set start and stop times for their designated schools. Garfield Academy students start school at 8:05 a.m. and end at 3:05 p.m. The all day four-year-olds go to school from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Liberty Elementary students begin school at 8:07 a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m. with the two four-year-old classes from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lincoln Elementary begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. The morning four-year-old classes start at 8:15 and end at 10:45 p.m. and the afternoon classes will go from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Roosevelt Elementary starts school at 8:07 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m. The all day four-year-olds will go to school from 8:07 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Trout Elementary students begin school at 8:07 a.m. and stop at 3:10 p.m. and the all day four-year-olds will go from 8:07 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students at Union Elementary will go from 8:07 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. with the morning four-year-old students from 8:07 to 10:40 a.m. Washington Elementary students go from 8:07 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. with the all day four-year-olds from 8:05 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Woodlands Elementary starts school at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. The all day four-year-olds will go from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. West Middle School starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m. East Middle School students will go to school from 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. and the Lincoln Center Alternative High School will go from 8:15 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Ponca City High School starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m. The Teen Pep (Teen Mother program) starts at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. PTC Employee Elected to OfficeMary Scott was selected by the Special Needs division to the office of president-elect during the recent statewide CareerTech Conference held in Tulsa. She will represent the division on the Oklahoma Vocational Association's (OVA) Advisory Committee during the 2000-2001 school year. Scott serves as the ABE / GED Coordinator at Pioneer Technology Center and holds a master’s degree in occupational and adult education from Oklahoma State University. OVA is the professional organization for over 3,6000 career and technology educators here in Oklahoma. Its members are career and technology educators from comprehensive high schools, technology centers, career skills centers, higher education, and staff members of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in Stillwater. Frank Vascellaro Selected as TreasurerFrank Vascellaro was selected by the New and Related Services division to the office of Treasurer during the recent statewide CareerTech Conference held in Tulsa. He will represent the division on the Oklahoma Vocational Association's (OVA) Advisory Committee during the 2000-2001 school year. Frank is the Adult Coordinator at Pioneer Technology Center and holds a Master's degree from Oklahoma City University. OVA is the professional organization for over 3,600 career and technology center educators in Oklahoma. Its members are career and technology educators from comprehensive high schools, technology centers, career skills centers, higher education and staff members of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in Stillwater. 1982 PC High School Grad To Receive Doctorate from UFRenee’ Heilmann-Slijepcevich, a 1982 Ponca City High School graduate, will receive her doctorate of pharmacy degree this month from the University of Florida. Heilmann’s research work and her future area of professional endeavor is the realm of educational development and the consulting pharmacist. Heilmann-Slijepcevich took her first pharmacy degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1987, after doing her pre-pharmacy preparation at Northern Oklahoma College with an associate’s degree in science. Her professional experience in pharmacy has included Baxter Prescription Service in Chicago; McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia; Bay Pines Veterans Medical Center near St. Petersburg, Florida; and New York Harbor Veterans Center. She is presently involved with her own pharmacy consulting firm, R.S. Consulting. Her activities include education of non-professionals in the areas of disease management, medication management, over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies. Her firm is located in Newport Beach, Calif. She is the daughter of Bill and Pat Heilmann of Ponca City. She is married to Walter Slijepcevich, also a professional pharmacist. School NewsOU Summer Graduates Several Ponca City students graduated this summer from The University of Oklahoma. They were Kenneth Cherry, Jennifer Martin, Stephanie Sattre and Kalen Silkey. Schools Closed All local public school sites will be closed on Aug. 16 until 10:15 a.m. to allow all district employees, both certified and suppot staff, to attend the annual Back to School Breakfast Celebration. Keen Named Scholar Michael Keen, son of Randy and Susan Keen from Ponca City, has been named a United States National Award Winner in history and government. His grandparents are Otis and Oleta Keen of Shidler. Smith Receives Scholarship Alana Smith of Ponca City has been named the recipient of the first Lew Wentz Ponca City Scholarship to Oklahoma State University. This scholarship will provide her with $4,000 annually toward her undergraduate educational expenses for up to four years. Her parents are Alan and Judy Smith of Ponca City. Rahme Receives Award Vicki Rahme was honored with the Class Act Award from the Class of 2000 during Southern College of Optometry’s annual awards banquet. She is the daughter of George and Sherla Rahme of Ponca City. Scholarship Awarded Mike Smith of Ponca City has been awarded a $2,000 T.D. Williamson, Jr. Scholarship. Mike is a four-year recipient of this award. He graduated from Broken Arrow High School and will be a senior at OSU this fall. Membership Accepted Ryan Smith has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored at a ceremony this fall at OSU. Paschal Named to List Paul Paschal, a freshman at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Paschal of Ponca City. School Starts All local public school students only have a few days left to enjoy summer vacation. Ponca City school starts next Thursday, Aug. 18. Parents are reminded to finish up immunization shots, get those last minute school supplies and make sure the youngsters get a good nights sleep and a good breakfast before school starts. SPORTSLady Wildcat Volleyballers Good So Are Opponents Lady Wildcat Volleyballers Good So Are OpponentsBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor With six of nine starters from last year returning, Ponca City High School Lady Wildcat volleyball coach Steve McKay believes his team should be good this season. The problem is, so will most of the teams the Lady Cats play. “Six of the top 10 teams in the state come from the Frontier Conference,” McKay said as the Lady Cats prepared to open the season with the 10-team Ponca City Invitational Saturday, “Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Tulsa Union, Sand Springs and Owasso are all ranked among the top 10,” the coach said. “And both Stillwater and us got votes.” So this opening tournament will give the Poncans a chance to see where they stand. The teams scheduled to play here Saturday, starting at 9 a.m, in both the old boys and girls’ gym at the high school, are Bartlesville, Stillwater, Enid, Tulsa Memorial, Tulsa Hale, Tulsa Washington, Skiatook, Glenpool and McAlester. The teams have been divided into two pools of five teams, which will play a round-robin schedule. The top two teams from each pool advance to the playoffs. The returnees for the Lady Wildcats include All-Conference center Mallory Hodge, All-Conference hitter Jenna Wedd, All-Conference second-teamer Abby Gehert, Nikki Sells, Jaimee Neal and Jeri Wright. Only Gehert and Wright are seniors. They other juniors, who will dressd for Saturday’s opener, are Amanda Ingram and Jamie Duckett. Sophomores include Amanda Cook, Hilary MaKay, Laura Sprehe and Jennifer Stone. “We have some good talent and the girls have been working hard,” coach McKay said. “But it’s a tough schedule, especially in the conference.” SCHEDULE August 12 — Ponca City Invitatioal 19 — Tulsa Union Invitationa 22 — Owasso, Sapulpa at Ponca City 24 — Bartlesville, Putnam City North at Ponca City 26 — Broken Arrow Invitational 29 — Ponca City, Union at Broken Arrow September 5 — Enid Tournament 7 — at Putnam City North 9 — Bartlesville Invitational 12 — Sand Springs, Jenks at Ponca City 16 — Glenpool Invitational 19 — Ponca City, Stillwater at Bartlesville 21 — Enid at Ponca City 23 — Jenks Invitational 26 — at Enid 28 — Frontier Conference October 5-7 — Regionals 13-14 — State Sooners Start With Better ConditioningNORMAN (AP) — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops’ enthusiasm about this football season stems in part from the added familiarity and confidence his staff has in the players and from the comfort the players feel after spending a year in his system. But there’s something else that has Stoops upbeat: The Sooners are bigger, stronger and quicker than they were a year ago. ‘‘Our out-of-season running, conditioning, winter conditioning, on through spring practice, on through the summer, have just been outstanding,’’ he said. ‘‘I believe we’ll be a smarter football team this year, along with being a more well-conditioned and stronger football team.’’ The credit for the latter, he said, should go to strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt. Stoops hired Schmidt away from Florida, where while serving as defensive coordinator he got to see first-hand the benefits of Schmidt’s program. There was plenty of work to be done when Schmidt arrived in Norman. Stoops recalled seeing linebackers coach Brent Venables, whose last college season was in 1992, bench press more weight than many of the players. Many players who took part in the summer workouts in 1999 weren’t able to complete them. The lack of conditioning may have shown up in some of the games Oklahoma lost last season. ‘‘When it comes down to those fourth quarters when we have a chance to win like we did last year, you physically have to turn it up on people to have a chance to win,’’ Venables said. ‘‘I think last year, among other things, that was our Achilles heel. The lack of having the ability to be physical or out-physical people. I think what our guys have done is put themselves in position to be that way.’’ Schmidt says 95 players were on hand for summer workouts this year. Stoops said 75 players attended at least 45 of the 48 workouts. And there were few, if any, cases where players couldn’t complete Schmidt’s demanding routine. ‘‘I couldn’t be more pleased with the summer,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘The way we prepared this summer is how you’re supposed to do it, and I’m sure it’ll just get better as the years go.’’ One of the players who benefited is running back Quentin Griffin. At 190 pounds, Griffin is about 15 pounds heavier than last year but also more explosive, offensive coordinator Mark Mangino said. Quarterback Josh Heupel is among those who didn’t miss a session during the summer. As a result, Stoops said, Heupel’s strength is ‘‘much improved than what it was a year ago.’’ Stoops agreed that the players’ ability to complete their workouts this year is one measure of how far the program has come. ‘‘That’s part of it,’’ he said. ‘‘The players themselves realize it, because they’re pretty honest with themselves.” Golf PairingsPCCC Club Championship (Saturday’s Pairings) 7:28 — Jon Hoover, John Hron, Matt Waddell, Bruce Newman 7:36 — Phil Knight, Kirk Norris, Bruce Maddux, Jake Ewing 7:44 — David Maddux, Allen Hardesty, Brook Shurtz, Ron Locke 7:52 — Pete Peterson, Tom Green, Wade Lessert, J.B. Hron 8:00 — Jim Self, Jason Snyder, Craig Myers 8:08 — Frank Rogers, Jon Yocum, Rick Cavener, Keni Ray 8:16 — Kenny Altman, Rodney Pemberton, Rex McKinley, Kevin Carter 8:24 — Jeff Webster, Kyle Parks, Dan Sims, Wes Nimmo 8:32 — Jack Hudack, Larry Thomas, Richard Welborn, John Simon 8:40 — Russ Didlake, JoeAlcott, Baloo Subramaniam 8:48 — Don Rowland, Guy Clark, Gordon Holland 8:56 — Ron Gales, Bill Coddington, Doug Revard, David Scott 9:04 — Ben DeLaPaz, Joe Paden, Phil Rice, Tom Cowley 9:12 — Ernie Clegg, Dick Bell, Brice Chism, Joe Dempewolf 9:20 — Kenny Gardside, Ed Loosley, Bill Schutte, Steve Pulley 8:28 — John Spore, John King, Howard Wells, Frank Little 9:36 — Tom Carter, Gale McArthur, Josh Arrott, Perry Schauvliege 9:44 — Cal Young, Clyde Becker, Doyle Worstell, Jim West 9:52 — Aaron McKinley, Jeff Clark, Bryan Lake, Don Thorson 10:00 — Bryan Carter, Mike Ellis, Burton Casad, Paul Northcutt 10:08 — Tony Wyatt, Tom Glasscock, Ron Mersman 10:16 — Art Mires, Skip Sistler, Tom Rigdon, Joe Kinzer 10:24 — Lynn Shaffer, Clark Nickles, George Dickinson, Paul Hadley 10:32 — Guy Lemmonier, Bob Banta, Bill Hill, Charlie Cobb 10:40 — Jay Morse, Jim Brown, Paul Powell, John Counter 10:48 — Mike Keating, Steve Frick, Mel Knight, John Williams 10:56 — James Smith, Melvin Scott, Lonnie Massey
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