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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, August 27, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALNearly News Nearly NewsOh, no! Not again! Nearly News was quickly informed Friday morning that a corrected date for the annual Chili Cook-off, sponsored by Professionals Today, to be held at Wentz Camp was wrong in Thursday’s News. The correct date is Saturday, Sept. 18. Sorry for the inconvenience! Po-Hi Pictures! Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will have pictures taken for the school yearbook on Sept. 1 during English classes. If portrait packages are ordered they must be paid for that day. If students don’t want a portrait they are asked to have their pictures taken at no charge for the yearbook. Senior pictures will be taken on Sept. 2 and 3. There will be a $12 charge. Seventh Street Project BeginsA section of Seventh Street will be closed to all traffic for the next 30 days. Crews will begin removing the existing concrete pavement for replacement on Seventh Street from Hartford Avenue to Williams Avenue. According to City Engineer Randy Lauritsen, residents who live within the described construction area need to find alternate parking during construction. The project is expected to take about 30 days, barring any delays due to inclement weather. The street reconstruction is part of a large contract to reconstruct several sections of concrete streets throughout Ponca City. The contractor for this project is Cowboy Concrete and Construction Company, of Stillwater. Any questions regarding this project may be directed to the contractor or the City Engineering Department at 767-0333. Firefighters Gain ExperienceAn auto already stripped of parts and headed for the scrap heap was recycled by the Ponca City Police Department recently. Training Officer Gary Reed, scheduled the exercise with the loan of a vehicle from Mike Briner. Veteran firefighters guided other firefighters through a simulated rescue exercises to familiarize the men with the specialized tools called “Jaws of Life”. They are often used after a head-on collision which pushes the dash or the steering wheel into a victim, thereby trapping them in the vehicle. The hydraulic rescue tools are used for extracations and other civil disasters and are kept on the department’s rescue unit. Tools include a ram, an air powered chisel, a large spreader, a small spreader with cutters and cutters. Engine one and Engine three also are equipped with a set of small spreader cutters in the instance that the Rescue unit is delayed or on another call. “Practice is just like the real thing,” says Reed. “It is better to train to make rescue efforts quick, efficient and safe.” The group began the exercise by stripping the windshield and removing it without getting any glass on the dash or potential victim. Next the door is removed for better access. Cutters are used to cut the base and post. The ram is used to raise the dash, before the spreaders are positioned to further stretch the dash from the frame of the vehicle. Additionally, the roof can be pealed back in the event firefighters need to immobilize the spine of a victim. With the roof off, the victim is more accessible. DEATHSFloyd Edward Swinford Floyd Edward SwinfordFloyd Edward Swinford, Blackwell resident, died Thursday morning, Aug. 26, 1999, at his home. He was 50. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Longwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kear officiating. Burial is under direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Flag detail will be furnished by American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14. Born July 10, 1949, in Ponca City, he was the son of Harold Lloyd and Loretta Mae (Stillwell) Swinford. He attended Ponca City Schools. Floyd served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 until 1990, stationed on Okinawa. On his return to Ponca City, he was employed as an auto mechanic. He worked at Jack Bowker Ford for a number of years until ill health forced his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed fishing, storm chasing, working with his hands, and hiking. Survivors include his daughter, Bonnie Russell of Blackwell; a sister, Celeste Givens of Ponca City; his mother, Loretta Lancaster of Ponca City; and five grandchildren. His wife, Roxie Morgan Swinford, preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 1983. His father also preceded him in death. ObituariesKathryn Margaret SmithKathryn Margaret Smith, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 89. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J.D. Ward, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Trout Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Kathryn was born Dec. 23, 1909, in Ponca City to Allen Cleveland and Nora Viola (Burrell) Smith. She attended Ponca City Schools beginning kindergarten in the old stone building on East Grand, Mid High at the present building, and graduated high school from that building. After high school she attended Business College. On July 5, 1927, Clyde E. Muchmore, publisher and editor of The Ponca City News, employed Ms. Smith as a temporary employee. Two months later she became permanent bookkeeper for the circulation department where she figured weekly carrier bills and checked payments for the carriers. Little did she realize that two of these carriers, Gareth and Allan would later become her boss. After several promotions, she became office manager in September 1941. On Oct. 2, 1992, after 65 years of employment by three generations of the Muchmore family, she retired. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends. Her travels included many of the 48 states, east and west Canada, and Europe. She was a longtime active member of the First United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, was superintendent of the Junior High department, member of the Mary Lambuth women’s group, served twice as president of the employed women’s Wesleyan Service Guild, was a life member and past president of Soroptimist International of Ponca City, and a member of the Ponca City Music Club. Survivors include one brother the Rev. Dr. Allen B. Smith of Osawatomie, Kan.; one nephew, Norman L. Smith of Baltimore, Md.; and one cousin, Donald Foster of Arkansas City, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Nadyne B. Smith and Juliet M. Smith. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 South Sixth, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSCountry Harvest Festival — The Country Harvest Antique and Craft Festival is slated for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11 at the Hutchins Memorial. Country Harvest carries on the tradition started by Land of Country with its vast variety of antiques and crafts. Luncheon will be served; admission is $2. Mums, Ornamental Kale & Cabbage. Open Sunday 1 - 5. Keathly’s Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 762-2922. adv. KC Patriots Meeting — Kay County Patriots will meet Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Conestoga Restaurant in Tonkawa at the intersection of U.S. 60 and Interstate 35. The discussion for the day will be the IRS and judicial initiatives. All interested people are invited to attend and invited to visit the Patriots website, www.kskc.net/public/tmccrory. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef bris- ket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Vandalism — A resident in the 400 block of West Otoe Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:07 a.m. Thursday to report a vehicle had been vandalized. 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. Found — A Ponca City police officer found a bike at South Oak Street and West Central Avenue at 8:50 a.m. Thursday and took it to the station. Woodard Patio furniture. Ex- cellent selection. Keathly’s Nurs- ery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 762-2992. adv. Contributing — At 1:42 p.m. Thursday, a Ponca City police officer responded to the 3500 block of North Union Street to take a report of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Furr’s Dining Now open con- tinuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv. Vandalism — A resident in the 2400 block of Oriole Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 4:35 p.m. Thursday for vandalism of rental property. An officer responded and took a report. Recovered — A Ponca City police officer stood by the 300 block of North Osage Street at 2:09 p.m. Thursday while a subject recovered a bike that had been stolen from the 2900 block of North Union Street. Grass Fire — A resident in the 200 block of East Seventh Street, in Marland, advised the Ponca City Fire Department of a grass fire one mile north and east of the Kay/Noble County Line. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wed- nesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6- 8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Arrest — A 17-year-old boy was arrested in the 2900 block of North Union Street by a Ponca City police officer at 3:18 p.m. Thursday for possession of stolen property. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday spe- cial from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Warrant Served — At 3:46 p.m. Thursday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 48-year-old woman in the 3500 block of North Union Street on two Kay County warrants. Lots Of new merchandise! Gifts for the fireman, pewter look and wood picture frames, for family, sister, mom and friends. Mrs. Brown's Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 31-year-old woman in the 1700 block of Sykes Boulevard at 6 p.m. Thursday for a Kay County warrant. Pauline’s Steak and Shrimp Dinner, $11.95, Friday, August 27th. For reservations call 765- 5460. II Bears Indian Craft Show will be in our parking lot, Sep- tember 4th at 5:00 pm. adv. Grass Fire — At 7:27 p.m. Thursday, Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to the report of a grass fire nine miles east and one mile south of Marchesoni Pond, but were unable to locate the fire. At 7:55 p.m. a resident in the 1500 block of Burbank Landing Road advised the Ponca City communication officers of a fire in the pasture. The Osage volunteers responded, with assistance from the McCord Volunteer Firefighters. Kids/her review now accepting children’s, women’s fall consign- ments. 309 E. Grand. adv. Arrest — At 8:11 p.m. Thursday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 33-year-old woman on a traffic stop at West Grand Avenue and Lake Street for driving under suspension and no insurance. Stolen Bike — A resident in the 800 block of North Elm Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:44 p.m. Thursday that a bike was stolen. Stolen — At 1:57 p.m. Thursday, a resident in the 300 block of South Eighth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that a bike was stolen from the residence. Jim Bowen Construction Cus- tom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Burglary Attempt — A resident in the 600 block of East Walnut Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:22 p.m. Thursday that the door of the residence was kicked in. Two officers responded and determined no entry was gained, but a report was taken on attempted burglary. Theft — At 12:07 a.m. Friday, the Ponca City Police Department received notice that a bike was stolen in the 700 block of North Osage Street. Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 48-year-old man in the 700 block of South Eleventh Street at 1:33 a.m. Friday for driving under suspension. Memorial Dinner — The family of Jewell McDonald Farmer will host a memorial dinner Sunday at the Ponca Powwow, south of the south area during the supper break. All friends and relatives are invited to share this meal. Visitors are reminded to bring their own chairs. LIFESTYLESLittle News Little NewsCapt. David and Kristen (O’Neill) Strong of Centerville, Ohio, announce the birth of twin sons on Aug. 5, 1999, at Wright-Patterson Medical Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. James Daniel Strong was born at 5:33 p.m., weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Ethan Andrew Strong was born at 5:44 p.m., weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are James Hoyd and Lou Ann O’Neill of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Dan and Beverly Strong of Tulsa. Maternal great-grandparents are Marie O’Neill and Mary Meeks, both of Ponca City, and paternal great-grandparents are Edgar and Lavoy Strong of Tulsa. Newkirk Main Street Selects Town LogoNEWKIRK — Members of the Main Street board held their monthly meeting on Aug. 16. Tom Smith joined the board at this time. Others attending were Pat Branch, Dorothy Gilbreath, Charles Eisenhauer, Charles Houser, Keith Bowen, Juhree Vanderpool, Janice Shinn, Carol Purdy, and Jana Shafer. Maureen Spear with KIXR, Carolyn Williamson, design chairman, and staff Pat Landers and Karen Dye, were also present. Keith Bowen, E/R chairman, reported that the Kaw bingo surveys have been completed and turned in, but at this time the results have not been compiled. E/R and Fundraising committee members reported on the progress of the CD-Rom project. Janice Shinn gave the promotion committee report regarding the Alumni parade and the “Wanted” posters in conjunction with the Booster Club’s alumni games. Carolyn Williamson reported on the progress of the fall banners. A new logo for Main Street was voted on by the board. Oklahoma Main Street suggested that it was time for Newkirk Main Street to consider a new logo to commemorate their status as a graduate community. The design committee chose a logo, and Todd Scott, OMSP architect, refined the design. A report was given on the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful awards banquet, and the award was brought to the meeting. Xerox corporation provided the tickets for Junior Main Streeters to attend the event. Dye reported on the OMSP quarterly training at Broken Bow, where Alan Proctor taught the two-day course on grant writing. Couple United in Marriage In Fairfax Church CeremonyAllyson Crabtree and Michael Irons were united in marriage in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony June 26, 1999, at the Fairfax Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Kevin McGee officiating. The bride is the daughter of Donald and Mary Lou Crabtree of Fairfax, and the granddaughter of Vergie C. Fair and John Martin of Chelsea. The bridegroom is the son of Christina (Irons) Roan of Sand Springs, and the grandson of Imogene (Irons) Bailey of Fairfax. Purple and white roses were used for decorations in the church, and a traditional bridal march was played on the piano by Smokey Bonner. Taped music included “No Place That Far.” Ashley Lay of Vinita was the candlelighter. Ronda Newman of Ponca City served as the honor attendant, and bridesmaid was Rebecca Martin of Fairfax. Each wore a floor-length purple satin gown with purple silk sash and tie. Each carried a bouquet of purple, lavender and white roses. Butch Fish of Skiatook served as Best Man, and Jason Neff of Fairfax was groomsman. Ushers were Greg Anderson and Brandun Irons, both of Fairfax. The bride wore a full-length gown designed with an off-the shoulders neckline. The dress featured eyelet lace accents adorned with pearls, and a semi-cathedral length train. She carried an arrangement of purple tiger lilies, purple, lavender and white roses, baby’s breath, purple and lavender ribbon. Assisting with the reception at the church were Carlotta Johnson, CeCe Cowan, and Sue Lynn Wyche. The newlywed couple resides in Fairfax. The bride is a store clerk, and the bridegroom owns and operates Irons Horseshoeing business. RELIGIONDr. Fey Leaving Pastorate of Local Church Dr. Fey Leaving Pastorate of Local ChurchBy Marjorie C. Decker Religion Editor “I will miss Ponca City. I love this community — it’s home to me,” the Rev. Dr. Monty Fey, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, said in announcing he is leaving the pastorate of the local church Aug. 31, closing 11 years of service in the Ponca City community. The Rev. Dr. Fey and his wife will be going to Junction City, Kansas, to serve the Presbyterian Church on an interim basis. “I’m moving toward a change in my ministry — changing the way it works, doing things differently,” Dr. Fey told The News. Dr. Fey pointed out that pastors are “transients,” never putting down roots, going where the Lord leads. “I have done what I came to do in this town, and it’s time to move on.” Dr. Fey and his wife, Bonnie, came to Ponca City in August 1988 from the First Presbyterian Church of Garden City, Kan. Many Ponca Citians will remember Fey as assistant pastor to Dr. Arthur C. Young in Ponca City from August 1967 until March 1969. Born in Blackwell, Dr. Fey graduated from Newton (Kan.) High School and married Bonnie Unruh Aug. 3, 1958. The couple has three adult children. During his 11 years in Ponca City, Dr. Fey has placed a high priority on corporate worship and administration of the Sacraments, educational programs, proclamation of the Word, planning and congregational life, evangelism, stewardship and commitment programs. He has also participated in community activities throughout Ponca City. As he puts it, “Ministry at First Presbyterian has been a wonderful experience for me. From now on I will be doing mostly teaching. I am moving my ministry into a different area — doing things differently. I’ll not be in one place for a long time. The work in Junction City will be on an interim basis, like the work I plan to do in the future, prior to retirement in a few years.” Ed Nanni, Ruling Elder at First Presbyterian, said in announcing Dr. Fey’s resignation, “Monty and Bonnie have had an extremely stabilizing effect upon our church for the last decade. It is with extreme mixed emotions that we bid them farewell. Monty’s bright intellect and warm-heartedness will be missed dearly at our church and in the community.” Nanni announced that the First Presbyterian Women and the Nurturing Committee will be hosting a Farewell Reception for the Feys on Sunday, Aug. 28 in the Fellowship Hall of the church, immediately following the 10 a.m. worship service. Dr. Fey pointed out that Ponca City is changing — going into a new time, and he and Bonnie are looking forward to returning to Ponca City in a few years, to the home they own here, and retirement. “Ministry at First Presbyterian has been a wonderful experience for me,” Dr. Fey said. “From now on I will be doing mostly teaching.” Weigh Down Workshop SetFirst United Methodists will begin their third Weigh Down Workshop on Sept. 13, it was announced this week by Tom Howard, Director of Youth Ministries at First UMC. The Weigh Down Workshop is a system of weight loss with no special diet or exercise regime. In fact, you can actually eat anything you want, Howard pointed out. The program, focusing on a personal relationship with God, incorporates spiritual discipline into everyday living. Howard pointed out participants will learn how to turn from a love relationship with food to a more fulfilling love relationship with God. Sound appealing? Then, join the group Monday night, Aug. 30 for a Weigh Down Workshop orientation, Howard invited. The meeting will be in the church parlor at 7 p.m. and will last about 45 minutes. Active in several local churches, this will be the third session of The Weigh Down Workshop at First United Methodist church this year. Participants have lost anywhere from 10 to 50 pounds during the two previous 12 week sessions, but most say what they have gained far out weighs what they have lost. A new appreciation for what God can do in our lives, and a closer, loving relationship with our heavenly Father, are samples of comments heard from those who continue this life changing process, Howard pointed out. So, if you need to lose 5, 10, 50 or even 100 pounds, join First Methodists at the church, located at 200 South Sixth, next Monday evening. Classes will be held on Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 13. For more information, you may contact Howard at the church, 762-1681. St. Paul’s Congregation Meets With District SuperintendentThe congregation of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church met with the Stillwater District Superintendent, Dr. Denny Hook, former pastor at First United Methodist Church, in church conference this past week. Superintendent Hook provided the Sunday School program and conducted the Church Conference, according to Pastor Ed Coy-Light. The congregation voted to go forth on the construction of the additional two levels of the church building, providing 14,436 square feet, including a new sanctuary, elevator, stairs, restrooms, prayer room, music rehearsal hall, youth rooms, library and additional classroom space. New space will be added to the fellowship hall, recently remodeled with a new, relocated kitchen. Groundbreaking for the new structure will take place Saturday at 11 o’clock. Hartford C of C Announces Fall Bible ClassesDon Huddleston, minister of Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, announces the Fall Bible Classes for adults and teenagers at the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. Classes are centered around this quarter’s theme, “Preparing for Christian Service.” Sunday morning Bible classes begin at 9:30 a.m., with morning worship service at 10:30, and Sunday evening worship at 6 o’clock. Wednesday evening Bible classes are at 7 o’clock weekly. Bible classes are also provided for nursery through high school on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. A nursery is provided for all services. Classes for both Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings are, as follows: Sunday Morning, beginning Sept. 5: Gospel of Mark taught by Ron Pitts in Room 111. Who was this man Jesus, what did he want, and why did he want it? This class will follow the steps of Jesus through the testimony written in the gospel of Mark. Let’s retrace his steps together and see if we can walk in his shoes — in the way he wants us to walk! Millennial Meltdown: Cause and Effect of Y23K Prophecy taught by Tim Hunt in Room 112. We will soon be facing the fallout of a millennial meltdown — consequences of failed prophetic predictions. What does the Bible say about the “coming of Jesus,” the “End,” and the “Day of the Lord?” We will examine the biblical and historical sources of contemporary prophecies concerning Y2K. We will also anticipate the implications of these millennial predictions for future evangelistic appeals and discipleship to Jesus. Caleb, A Model for Seniors taught by Carl Maples in Room 113. “So here I am today, eighty-five years old ... now give me this mountain.” (Joshua 14:6-12) What will you do with the rest of your life? Caleb had plans for the future years of his life. This class study will focus on the great potential of our senior citizens and what we pass on to the “boomers.” Help, I’m a Parent! taught by Don Huddleston and Stacy Lobaugh in Fellowship Center. As a follow-up to the parenting seminar, this class offers a continuing opportunity to explore the principles and applications of successful Christian parenting. Classes will be discussion-oriented, and focused on practical issues facing the modern parent. Each class will feature a “lab” investigation into a real problem faced by a parent during the preceding week. WEDNESDAY EVENING, beginning Sept. 1: Helping Friends and Family Go To Heaven taught by Dean Patterson in Room 111. Experience, church growth information, and scriptural example all confirm that the most effective way to share the message of Jesus Christ is through established relationships. As Christians, we genuinely want to be more active in sharing our faith, yet struggle with determining exactly where we “fit-in” within the process. Everyone in the body of Christ has a vital role to fill in the process of sharing the gospel. Explore practical, non-threatening ways you can develop and enhance your role(s) through this class. Your ministry will become much more worthwhile and fulfilling through sharing Christ with others Great Biblical Questions of the Bible taught by Paul Priba and Martin Stone in Room 112. The Bible raises questions throughout its pages in order to focus attention, to evaluate a situation, to clarify issues, and for many other purposes. Most of all, the Bible uses questions to encourage people to think. The Bible’s questions prompt us to think about issues of elemental importance. This class will discuss several of the great questions raised in the Bible and how the answers to these important questions affect our lives and our eternal destiny. Genesis taught by Don Huddleston in Room ll3. The class will pursue a textual study of Genesis, but with the purpose of gaining insight into the nature and character of God. Students will be expected to read the assigned chapters each week, and to prepare themselves for a discussion about God during the weekly class meetings. Not only will students refresh their knowledge of each Bible history, they will come to know and understand God better. Teen Bible Classes (7th through 12th grades) in the basement: Sunday, “Who Do People Say The Son of Man Is?” taught by Dean Patterson. In Matthew 6:13, Jesus asked His followers, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” If Jesus asked you the same question, what answer would you give Him? Many of your peers might respond, “Some say you are a Myth, others call you a Liar, still others say you are a Lunatic.” Peter responded, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Can we know for sure that Jesus is who He said He is? How can we prove it to our friends? This class is designed to help us to be able to do those very things. Wednesday, Y2K: What Should I Tell My Friends?, taught by Tim Hunt. Facing the historical transition into the third millennium, teens will talk. One topic bound to receive much exposure is Y2K: Jesus’ Return and the End of the World. What will you tell your religious friend who is expecting Jesus to return on Jan. 1, 2000? What will you say to the party animal who sits next to you in 2nd hour when he asks you, “Will the end of time happen in 2000?” Prepare to answer (I Peter 3:15). Schedule of Services for the Week: Sunday morning, 9:30 a.m. Bible Classes for All Ages, 10:30 Worship Service; Sunday Evening, 6:00 Worship Service and Wednesday Evening, 7 p.m. Bible Classes for All Ages. Evangelist Bill FordPonca City Foursquare Church at Lincoln Center (located at 700 West Broadway) will be hosting Evangelist Bill Ford this Sunday morning through Wednesday evening — August 29 through September 1. Sunday morning service begins at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m. The workings of the Holy Spirit is the key to the success of the ministry of Evangelist Bill Ford. The mighty presence of God is witnessed in each service with many people being ministered to through the gifts of the Spirit. A strong message from the Word of God is ministered to the people as Bill Ford ministers. God has given him much insight into the practicality of how to walk in the Spirit and lead a Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit is given to each believer to teach and guide them in their walk of faith. Bill brings out how we can submit ourselves to the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit and allow him to lead us into the individual calling that is upon each one of us. Pastor William Blaine Herron says “for genuine, fresh revelation, mixed with the tangible demonstration of God’s power, come experience the anointing that flows through Bill Ford. Remember the time, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m. St. Paul’s UMC Youth on Mission Tour to West VirginiaIn July, 19 people from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church traveled to Lenore, West Virginia to repair homes for needy families. St. Paul’s has been an active partner with Appalachia Service Project for the past three years. Members from St. Paul’s working in three groups, repaired roofs, fixed sewage lines, built a porch, and replaced a floor. The groups did their utmost to make these homes warmer, safer and drier. Also, the groups built relationships with the families whom they served. Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a relational Christian housing ministry. ASP operates in the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia providing home repairs such as foundations, siding, insulation, windows, doors, guttering, wheelchair ramps, floors, bathroom installation, and porches at no cost to low-income and very low-income people. Each year, thousands of volunteers from churches and schools around the country contribute their time, efforts, and love to help others. In 1999, approximately 12,000 volunteers are partnering with Appalachia Service Project to help repair about 450 homes. St. Paul's ASP Mission Team honored those who supported their trip monetarily and through prayers by sponsoring a dinner. On Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall, the ASP team will tell stories about their mission trip and show a video of their experiences. Stockholders, church members, flamingo supporters and youth are invited to attend this thank you dinner. Church BriefsAlbright Ice Cream Socialand All-Church Birthday Party Planned for SundayThe United Methodist Women at Albright United Methodist Church will be holding their annual ice cream social and all-church birthday party on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The women traditionally use this event as a thank you to all who support the UMW projects during the year. Twelve tables will be decorated, one for each month in the year, and the congregation will be encouraged to sit at the table representing their birthday month. The UMW will serve cake and ice cream with toppings. Each table will be responsible for some type of “entertainment”, such as a skit, song, reading, etc. that pertains to their birthday month. Whether the members of the birthday month plan their entertainment ahead of time or they “plan” as the evening progresses, this is always a fun way to spend a hot summer evening. Albright United Methodist Church is located at 128 South Palm and guests are always welcome. Sometimes You Have to Retreat to Move ForwardThe women of First Presbyterian Church are planning a retreat on Saturday, Sept. 18. It will be held at the Ponca City Country Club at a cost of $15 per person. There will be a brunch and the inspirational speaker is Linda Simmons. She lives in Stillwater and is the wife of OSU coach, Bob Simmons. She also participates in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) which the local church has been hosting for the past two years. Her talk will focus on prayer: The proper relationship with Christ and praying in the presence of God through the power of the Holy Spirit through perseverance, then finding peace. ‘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 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service 6 p.m and Wednesday service 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels — nursery through adult. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. TV Channel 5 or 8. “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I Samuel 16:7. David was by no means perfect and yet the scriptures make the statement that David was a man “after God’s own heart.” What a powerful testimony for a man who fell so many times. David knew who was the source of his strength and power. It was not within him, but from God. David asked God to do for him what he was not capable of doing for himself. Prince of Peace Lutherans Plan PicnicPrince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 Turner Road, will be hosting a Family Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. at Lyman and Dorothy Ray’s home, located on Kaw Lake. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share and come join the fun and fellowship. A special bake auction will also be held at this time. A Kids Mobile is available each Sunday morning to provide transportation for anyone needing a ride to Sunday School. Just call 765-9922 to get all the details. Sunday School classes for children age 3 to adult, begin at 9 a.m., with worship following at 10 a.m. Anyone seeking a church home is welcome to attend. Lutherans Plan Special EventsAug. 29 marks several special events at First Lutheran Church. The new worship theme for the next 44 weeks will begin. The theme is based on the passage “We can do all things through Christ.” The first eleven weeks will be spent on the first word, “WE.” Pastor Tom Ramsey’s sermon is entitled “Chosen by God.” We are chosen by God to be like Peter in the day’s Gospel when he confessed his faith, and Jesus called him a “rock.” The service celebrates, however, Jesus Christ who is the Rock of our salvation. The Senior Choir will underscore the theme with its anthem “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation.” The 8:30 a.m. service will be held in the sanctuary, but the 11 a.m. service will be held at Lake Ponca Park. That service will be Rally Day for the Sunday School. The Sunday School children will serve as the choir for that service. They will sing two songs: “Nothing Can Keep Us from the Love of God” and “God Chose Us.” Also new members will be received by confirmation and transfer of membership. Following the service a picnic lunch will be served. Those attending the service are asked to bring their lawn chairs and either a salad or dessert for the lunch. Families of the students of First Lutheran School are particularly invited to attend this service, but anyone is heartily welcome. Games for all ages will be available after the meal. First Lutheran also provides an informal evening service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor’s NotesIf you think your family has somehow fallen short of the Biblical standard of correct behavior, consider the first family of our faith, that of the Patriarchs which began with Abraham and ended with Joseph. The latter was the son of Jacob’s favorite wife, Rachel. Although not the oldest of the twelve he was, none the less, the favorite son of Jacob. This naturally meant that his siblings all hated him. Twelve sons and a daughter, two wives and two surrogate girl friends make for your above average Biblical family. They are not your basic “Father Knows Best” home life. At times it sounds like more of your basic “Adam’s Family.” In their family history, however, are the early weavings of a faith we come to inherit in Christ. They are there not because they were considered normal, but precisely because they are not normal. It is an extraordinary family story that lives out an awkward but amazing sort of faith. When Joseph is sold off into slavery in Egypt, it is not just a plot device to get the people of a yet to be great faith into position for where the real story would begin in Moses and the captivity (which is the touchstone narrative for Judaism.) It is a morality play on the nature of sin, destiny and the inevitability of redemption. Joseph, as is typical in captivity drama in Jewish story telling, rises above this station and emerges in greatness in Egypt because he is able to perceive what God is doing in history. This insight is the very essence of prophecy and it makes such people of faith essential to those in power who must have such insight in order to survive. When his brothers come to seek aid in the midst of the drought which Egypt alone was prepared to endure, they cannot know that the powers that be, be their long lost brother. The scenes played out in the court of the pharaoh are like something out of the “Wizard of Oz.” The brothers approach in fear and trembling, not realizing who it is that sits in such power over them. If they had known that it was the betrayed brother, it would have made them only more fearful. The revelation comes only after they have been put through enough dramatic hoops so they must know that everything about their future is now at stake. When the moment comes, it is as quick as it must have been shocking to the conspirators who had robbed Joseph of his adolescence even as they had played into the hands of his destiny. Joseph assures them that they have nothing to worry about. This has all been for a purpose, the result of which is that the family of Jacob will survive. They are embraced by he whom they have betrayed, and all they have to worry about is the father, Jacob, to whom they had lied and denied his favorite child. If this family can be redeemed, whose can’t? If this people can be restored, what nation cannot? That is the ultimate message that is conveyed, although it is hardly the whole point. The real beauty of the patriarch’s journey is that everything in the faith story has its roots in its telling. We are challenged to a radical trust in the midst of seemingly impossible promises made by God. The way is shown to an unimaginable grace, but inescapable judgment, which always looms just over the horizon of life. While the characteristic male dominance of the region and period are naturally part of the landscape, we see the influence of the women and the way God uses their plight to pry and entice events that might not otherwise have been considered. With all that said, one must always come back to a willingness to trust that God will make something good happen. All of this is to say that family life is as vital to a life of faith as it is maddening. Normal is, in family life, a relative term. If you are sitting in a restaurant, looking somewhat covetously at the family across the way who seem more together than your own chaotic little booth, just remember the plight of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, and think! “God knows what is going on in those seemingly, innocent lives. God knows what can come of it.” The Rev. Ed Coy-Light Pastor, St. Paul’s United Methodist Second Baptist to Host Brashears“The Brashears”, Arkansas’ Ambassadors of Good Will, are coming to Ponca City on Sunday, Aug. 29, and will perform a Gospel music concert at the Second Baptist Church, 1112 West Grand, at 5:30 p.m. Janice and Jerrel Brashear have traveled the United States for the past 26 years. They present about 250 concerts a year. Their concerts are a spiritual renewal for the whole family, according to Pastor Paul Taylor, at Second Baptist. They make their music as entertaining as possible, but their goal is to help people who may be hurting and show them Jesus through Gospel music. They are not only singers, they are writers as well. Janice writes many of the songs they sing, and Jerrel writes for a nationally distributed magazine, The Gospel Voice. Appearing with the Brashears will be “The Forgiven”, a talented and dedicated trio of local Gospel singers, consisting of Mark Brooke, Lynda Johnson and Kris Johnson. The concert will be in the auditorium of the Second Baptist Church, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. An offering will be received during the concert. A nursery will be provided. EDUCATIONTahlequah, Enid Picked As New OSSM Branches Tahlequah, Enid Picked As New OSSM BranchesTahlequah and Enid have been picked as sites where new regional branches of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) will be established, area legislators announced Tuesday. The Tahlequah regional center will be housed at the Indian Capital Technology Center, while the Enid center will be operated at the Autry Technology Center. The Legislature appropriated $189,000 this year to launch the two new centers, said Rep. Bob Ed Culver and Sen. Herb Rozell, both of Tahlequah. Rozell said the two new regional centers will be the fifth and sixth campuses opened by OSSM to provide high-level mathematics and science classes to students in rural areas of Oklahoma. The other centers are at Drumright, Lawton, Okmulgee and Shawnee, said Rozell, a former school teacher/administrator. “In an increasingly high-tech and competitive business environment, our children need access to the best education possible,” Rozell said. “These kids deserve every advantage we can offer them.” The OSSM regional center at Tahlequah will serve students from the Porter Consolidated, Okay, Coweta, Wagoner, Midway, Checotah, Vian, Sallisaw, Roland, Muldrow, Gore, Gans, Westville, Watts, Stilwell, Cave Springs, Sequoyah, Tahlequah, Hulbert, Webbers Falls, Warner, Porum, Oktaha, Muskogee, Hilldale, Haskell, Fort Gibson, Braggs and Boynton school districts. Rep. John Sellers, D-Enid, said the OSSM regional center at Autry Tech will provide services for students from the Chisholm, Cimarron, Covington-Douglas, Drummond, Enid, Garber, Kremlin-Hillsdale, Pioneer-Pleasant Vale, Pond Creek-Hunter and Waukomis school districts, plus the Oklahoma Bible Academy. “We are excited that Autry Technology Center has been selected as the site for a regional school for science and mathematics,” said Dr. Jim Strate, superintendent of the vo-tech school. “The strength of our proposal was the combined support of all area public schools, business and industry leaders, and the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to serving our brightest students from area high schools in advanced science and math courses.” Classes at the Tahlequah and Enid regional centers are expected to start in the fall of 2000, said Sellers, a member of the House Committee on Education. OSSM regional centers offer advanced calculus and physics courses to qualified students. Tenth and eleventh graders who desire to attend the OSSM centers must complete a comprehensive and competitive application process, Sellers said. “We look for young people who are bright, who have an interest in science and math, and who are willing to step forward and do a little extra work,” said Dr. Edna Manning, president of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics. Grades a student achieves in high school classes and on standardized tests are an important element of the selection criteria, she said. However, “We do not have any absolute cut-offs,” Manning said. Students attend classes at the OSSM regional site for half of each day, and spend the remainder of the day at their home high school. OSSM employs professors for the centers, provides equipment, supplies and textbooks, establishes the curriculum and instructional strategies, and assures the quality of learning. The area vocational-technical school or institution of higher learning, together with school districts for the particular area, provide a facility, student transportation and liaison support. “An advantage of our satellite school is that kids from six counties can remain at home but still receive advanced educational courses,” Culver said. State House Speaker Pro Tempore Larry E. Adair, a former school teacher/administrator, had similar thoughts. “This is a great opportunity for students in our area to take advantage of programs that are offered by the School of Science and Math,” the Stilwell Democrat said. “When the school first began, everything was in Oklahoma City. I have advocated that we need to make these programs available to as many students as possible throughout our state,” Adair said. “These satellite facilities will provide more opportunities for students who prefer to stay at home rather than move to Oklahoma City and live at a boarding school.” The first OSSM regional center opened in January 1998 at the Central Oklahoma Area Vo-Tech School in Drumright. Students who participated in that program were offered many competitive and prestigious scholarships and raised their standardized test scores by several percentage points, said Rep. Dale Wells, D-Cushing, a former instructor at Central Vo-Tech. A second regional center opened last year at Great Plains Area Vo-Tech School in Lawton. A center at the OSU Technical Branch in Okmulgee, in association with Green Country Area Vo-Tech School, started classes this month. And the fourth regional center is scheduled to be operational in January 2000 at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee. The Legislature appropriated $197,000 earlier this year to hire instructors and buy materials for the regional OSSM centers at Okmulgee and Shawnee, ledgers reflect. Dr. Jack Herron, Jr., coordinates the regional centers for OSSM. The centers “are not designed to take the place of the full curriculum and the residential program that students experience at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, but they offer a much-needed service to some very deserving students,” Herron said. OSU Releases Summer Honor RollsA total of 933 students were named to the honor rolls at Oklahoma State University. Full-time undergraduate students who complete six or more hours in the summer with a grade point average of 4.00 and with no incomplete grade in any course are placed on the President’s Honor Roll. Students who have completed their courses with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher, have no incomplete grades or grades below a “C,” are placed on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Part-time undergraduate students who have accumulated at least 12 semester credit hours during the most recent consecutive enrollments at OSU, with no incomplete grades or grades below a “C,” are also named to the honor rolls. Grades earned through correspondence classes may not be included in meeting the minimum enrollment or grade point average required for an honor roll. Students on the Dean’s Honor Roll include: Jill Colwell, Blackwell; Adam Free and Gordon Gray, Newkirk. Ponca City students are Milynda Clark, Donald Hardin, Matthew Hastings, Bradley Keirn, Rita Stewart, Erik Dunham, Brian Simpson, Ellen Sprehe, Carrie Tate and Tara Williams. Also Lori Impson of Tonkawa. Those on the President’s Honor Roll are Amber Ramey, Newkirk; Karen Emmons, Christina Stout, and Arisara Tanupabrungsun, all of Ponca City. Food Service Instructor Attends Culinary Institute in New YorkPioneer Technology Center’s Food Service instructor, Steve Ellenwood, traveled to New York to take a week-long course at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New York. Ellenwood was among 20 participants chosen by the Oklahoma State Department of Vocational and Technical Education (ODVTE). The Institute is part of a continuing program that is offered to chefs and food professionals. The program focuses on the latest trend and preparation techniques in the food industry. Participants also gain hands-on experience using the latest cooking technology equipment in a teaching kitchen of 15,000 square feet. “Continuing education is a very important part in being an effective teacher,” said Ellenwood. “Being able to attend the CIA gave me the opportunity to learn the latest changes and techniques in the food industry. By doing this, it not only benefits myself, but the students enrolled in my program.” The course offered the latest in preparing flavor profiles from French, Chinese, Greek, Thai and Caribbean. The workshop also included two days of herb and spice mixtures and tasting to sauteing, stir frying, pan frying and deep frying. During the institute, Ellenwood also learned to prepare spinach spatzle, flounder a l’orly, and grilled pork chops with mustard buerre blanc. Ellenwood has plans to use some of the new recipes in the student-managed restaurant, Personalities. Graduation ceremonies were held the last day of the institute where Ellenwood received a certificate of completion for the continuing education program. Ellenwood is beginning his 14th year at Pioneer Tech, where he has spent most of his time as the food services instructor. School NewsHigh School PicturesFreshmen, sophomores and juniors will have pictures taken for the school yearbook on Sept. 1 during English classes. If portrait packages are ordered they must be paid for that day. If students don’t want a portrait they are asked to have their pictures taken at no charge for the yearbook. Senior pictures will be taken on Sept. 2 and 3. There will be a $12 charge. Dorsey Earns ScholarshipSarah Dorsey, daughter of Kent and Jan Dorsey of Ponca City, is the recipient of a Transfer Honors Scholarship at Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina. The scholarship equals 20 percent of tuition and is renewable provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA for each subsequent year. Student Named to ListJeff Ramsey has been named to the Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for the 1998-99 academic year for maintaining a minimum 3.4 cumulative grade point average. He is the son of Rev. Thomas and Peggy Ramsey of Ponca City. NWOSU Honor RollsArlene Stauffer and Ashley Watters, both of Ponca City, were named to the honor roll at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva. Stalcup Receives ScholarshipCaydee Stalcup is the recipient of the 1999 scholarship from the OU Club of Kay County. She is the daughter of Steve and Janet Stalcup and a 1999 graduate of Po-Hi. In addition to the $1,000 scholarship from the local club, the University will provide a $1,000 fee waiver. AAUW Announces WinnersSarah Hodge and Amanda Sabrsula received scholarships from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Hodge is attending the University of Oklahoma, and Sabrsula is returning for further education at Northern Oklahoma College. All-American ScholarHolly Dailey, daughter of Randy and Vickie Dailey of Ponca City, has been named an All-American Scholar. The All-American Scholars must earn a 3.3, or higher, grade point average. She attends Po-Hi and will appear in the All-American Scholar Yearbook. Cheer ClinicPo-Hi Varsity Cheerleaders will hold a cheer clinic Tuesday through Thursday for preschool through sixth graders. Late registration will be held Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. at Robson Fieldhouse. Cost is $20. SPORTSWildcats Look Better Wildcats Look BetterBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor What a difference a week makes. Now the Wildcat footballers have one more weak to smooth out a few more kinks before opening the season here against Tulsa Hale. Ponca City held its second scrimmage of the preseason against highly regarded Del City in Sullins Stadium Thursday night and looked considerably better that they did last week against Bartlesville. On their first offensive possession, the Cats marched 70 yards for their first touchdown on a two-yard plunge by fullback Josh Young. The offense capped the evening with a 65-yard scoring dash by Micah Johnson. The defense also had some very bright spots, holding Del City inside the 20 on the Eagles’ first series and then throwing up an inspiring goal line stand on Del City’s second offensive series. In between things did not go quite as well, but head coach Rusty Benson was confident the things that did go wrong could be fixed. Del City, picked No. 2 in its district, also scored twice, once on a long run and once on a drive. “Del City is a much better team than Bartlesville was,” Benson said. “Their quarterback and fullback are as good as anyone we’ll see this year.” Following that first impressive drive by the Wildcats, Del City shut the Poncans out for the middle part of the scrimmage, but again Benson saw bright spots. “We were only a half a block away from breaking some big plays five or six times,” the coach said. “It may have looked a little sloppy from the stands, but we’re getting pretty close. “There are still some things we need to work on but we’re headed in the right direction.” Once again the Wildcats ran plays and formations the coaches felt they needed to work on and not specifically designed for Del City. Even the goal line stand, when the Poncans held Del City out of the end zone on four tries from the two yard line, was done without the slants and blitzes the Cats would normally use in that position. The Wildcats will get down to designing plays for a specific opponent this week as they prepare for Tulsa Hale. The Cats get a break from the scheduling with three of the first four games at home. Following Hale, Ponca City hosts Tahlequah before traveling to meet Tulsa Memorial. The Poncans open the District 6A-3 play at home against Stillwater. Softballers Have PunchBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer They’ve got the 1-2 punch. Now all they need to do is land a flurry of punches. Despite an unstoppable senior duo and some spectacular defense, the Lady Wildcat softballers dropped to 1-8 on the season, falling in a Frontier Conference match up to Owasso, 5-4, Thursday. Batting cleanup, senior Gena Osborn was 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while senior 3-hole hitter Alana Smith was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Together, they scored all but one of the Lady Cats’ runs and had half of their hits. “There’s no way we’re moving those two apart in the lineup, ever,” said coach Tracy Scott. “We try to break the lineup up with speed and power at the plate. And it’s not that we’re not getting people in position to score, we’re just not getting them in.” The Lady Cats outhit the Lady Rams 10-8. They also left just five runners on base compared to 11 for their foes. Still, clutch hitting by the Owassians, including a 2 RBI double from Roxanne Thirion in the fifth, made the difference in the game. “We should have won that game,” Scott continued. “We played better defense, and we were hitting the ball. I thought we just outplayed them.” Injuries and illness are also taking their early toll on the Poncans. Slugger Harmony Murrie is currently out with an ankle injury, while Osborn is still playing with a dislocated thumb and “a couple of bones out of place in her wrist.” No. 1 pitcher Ashley Engle was gone due to illness on Thursday, while several other players weren’t feeling well, according to Scott. Despite a lack of personnel, however, the Lady Cats still made a game of it. Down 5-3 in the bottom of the seventh, Courtney Birdsong beat out a bunt for a base hit, and sister Jena Birdsong followed with a single to right. Smith then dropped a ball into left field to plate Courtney. Though Jena was called out on the same play trying to reach second, Osborn stepped up to bat. The senior slugger had already driven in Smith twice in the game. And she almost did it again to tie the game, too, launching a ball into center field. Though three Lady Rams collided, center fielder Britny Lemmony dove to the ground and came up with it. “There’s no question in my mind that my girls will ever lay down. They just keep coming back for more,” Scott continued. “But I got in the middle of them after the game and told them that losing is no longer an option. We’ll work them to the end if that’s what it takes, and we’re going to get better.” The Lady Cats did get the early lead. After Smith was konked on the head with a pitch, she stole her way around to third, and Osborn drove her in with a line drive to left. Excellent defense, including three good stops from shortstop Courtney Birdsong, thwarted bases-loaded threats from the Lady Rams in the first two innings. In the third, however, pitcher Mandy Botts launched the Lady Rams into the lead with a 2 RBI double, and Cristal Bowman followed with an RBI single. Owasso stretched that lead with two more runs in the fifth, but the Lady Cats responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of the sixth. Smith singled, again stole second and third in one swoop, and was driven in with a single from Osborn. Michele McChristian then drove in Osborn with a single. Though pitching and clutch hitting are still developing for the Lady Cats, defense seems to be their early season strong suit. Steady Courtney Birdsong didn’t have an error in the game, while Smith and left fielder Teya Roughface combined for six running catches in the outfield. “If the ball is anywhere in the outfield, Teya and Alana will get to it,” Scott said. “And we’ve got kids in the infield who are getting the job done.” Also picking up hits for the Cats were Cara Cusick with a double, while freshman Janessa Mitchell singled. Mitchell’s shot, in the sixth, nearly drove in McChristian, who was gunned down at the plate. Though she gave up 10 hits, Botts struck out nine, and walked just one. Ponca City pitchers struck out two, and walked eight. The Lady Cats will go hunting for a few more wins today and Saturday in the East-West Shootout, in Broken Arrow. Game Note — The temperature hovered around 103 at game time...the Lady Cats also fell in the second, non-conference game, but scores were not immediately available. Owasso 5, Ponca City 4 Owasso 003 020 0 — 5 8 0 Ponca City 100 002 1 — 4 10 1 Botts (w), Thirion (7) and Knight; J. Birdsong (l), Helm (3), J. Birdsong (5) and Mitchell.
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