From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, September
12, 1997
LOCAL
Saylors' Statue Highlight of Fair
Sheep Suds
Nearly News
Domestic Science Results of Free Fair
Beautiful, Touching Comedy Showing At Poncan Theatre
September Baby Safety Month
Four Po-Hi Students Merit Semifinalists
P.C. Nurse Gets Chiefs of Police Scholarship
Hepatitis B Shots New Requirement For 7th Graders
DEATHS
Ina Mae Leslie
Norman T. Barnes
Henry Lee Turner
Pamela Kay Borel
Bertha B. DeLano
Obituaries
Dr. George A. Martin
Services Pending
Lorene E. Cooper
Paul R. Slavens Sr.
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
St. Mary's Plans New Activities
PC Schools To Review STW
Mid-High and High School To Host Back-to-School Night
St. Mary's Continues To Add New Twist
RELIGION
Homecoming Set By Local Wesleyans
Pastor's Notes
Church Briefs
First Lutherans Plan Special Day
Newkirk Presbyterians Schedule Revival Services Sept. 14-16
Free Will Baptists Plan Round-Up
Recognition Set For SS Teachers
LIFESTYLES
Meire Harris Gives Program For Laureate Phi
Xi Gamma Sigma Receives Award
55 Club Meets At 'New' Place
Little News
SPORTS
Huskies Bite Wildcats With Option Offense
Bears Trip Union JV
Golf Pairings
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
A highlight of the State Fair of Oklahoma on Saturday will be the unveiling of a statue by Ponca City's Jo Saylors'. The statue, commissioned by the Fair Board is of Paul B. Strasbaugh. The unveiling will be at 11 a.m.
The bronze has been placed in front of the Made In Oklahoma Building. Strasbaugh is president of PBS Consultants Ltd., and member of the State Fair of Oklahoma Board of Directors' executive committee.
Mrs. Saylors and her husband Cecil will be on hand for the unveiling. The life size bronze honors Strasbaugh as a "visionary leader in the growth of the state of Oklahoma, The City of Oklahoma City and the State Fair of Oklahoma."
Saylors began work on the project in May. She interviewed Strasbaugh studying his mannerisms and then did a number of photographs.
First she made the model in brown clay as near to the bronze color it would be cast in. After the model was made Strasbaugh and Don Houtz, head of the State Fair Board, came here to Saylors' studio to give approval of the statue.
The 600-pound statue was cast at Eagle Bronze Foundry in Lander, Wyo., and transported back to Oklahoma. Cecil Saylors was instrumental in the installation of the bronze on the pedestal in the circle near the Made in Oklahoma building.
Saylors has several pieces of sculpture in Oklahoma City, including the well known larger than life Lady of Justice at the Oklahoma Bar Association building.
Another of Saylors' bronzes was unveiled on Thursday at a hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. The bronze is entitled "Crack the Whip," and portrays four youngsters playing the childhood game.
It has been a busy year for Saylors, who will be exhibiting her works in Denver later in the month at the Rotary Artist of America Show. This is the third time she has been invited to the prestigious event.
Saylors is known for her statues in Ponca City including the Centennial Statue in front of the Civic Building, and the "Eyes of a Child," at the Ponca City Library.
SHAMPOOING THE SHEEP is Ponca City High School senior Megan Schneeberger as she prepares the animal for shearing and primping before Thursday evening's show. The 80th annual Kay County Free Fair at the fairgrounds in Blackwell continues through Saturday. See more fair results on Page 3B. (News Photo by Mark Galvin)
NN owes apologies to Dr. Kip Wright, pastor of Albright United Methodist Church. We left his name off the Pastor's Notes in today's Religion News. When you read it, remember those are Dr. Wright's thoughts, and well worth taking to heart.
BLACKWELL - Here are the results from this week's Domestic Science judging of entries at the Kay County Free Fair.
Candies
Chocolate Fudge. First place, Eileen Carriger; second, Eleanor Eggers, and third, Virginia Davis.
Other candy. First place, Sherry Myers.
Breads
White bread. First place, Gerald Graham; second, Mary Nutt, and third, Shawn Shirley.
Whole wheat bread. First place, Mary Nutt; second, Marjorie Smith, and third, Thelma Peterson.
Raisin bread. First place, Bob Isenberg; second, Shawn Shirley.
Swedish tea ring. First place, Jackie Steffen.
Sour dough bread. First place, Irene Smyth; second, Martha Radcliff, third, Paula Glenn.
French bread. First place, June Shepard; second, Ken Luttrell.
Cinnamon rolls. First place, June Shepard; second, Mary Nutt; third, Megan Glenny.
Whole wheat cinnamon rolls. First place, Mary Nutt, and second, Shawn Shirley.
White dinner rolls. First place, Mary Nutt; second, June Shepard, and third, Gerald Graham.
Whole wheat dinner rolls. First place, Mary Nutt; second, Shawn Shirley, and third, June Shepard.
Yeast Doughnuts. First place, Jackie Steffen, and second, June Shepard.
Potato rolls. First place, Wilma Tolle.
White bread loaf from bread machine. First place, Erma Summers.
Wheat bread loaf from bread machine. First place, Jo Goodman.
Other yeast bread. First place, Erma Summers, and second, Frances Bohannon.
Yeast bread from other than bread machine. First place, Ken Luttrell; second, June Shepard, and third, Mary Lou Fath.
Quick breads
Biscuits. First place, Thelma Peterson; second, Paul Graham, and third, Wilma Tolle.
Pumpkin bread. First place, Alcina Grell.
Bran muffins. First place, Sherry Myers.
Fruit/Nut bread. First place, Susan Kienholz; second, Bessie Muret, and third, Sheryl Brown.
Fruit muffin. First place, Wilma Tolle.
Cornbread muffins. First place, Shawn Shirley; second, Paul Graham, and third, Alcina Grell.
Quick breads other. First place, Thelma Peterson, and second, Jeanette Bahjat.
Cakes
German chocolate. First place, Sheryl Brown.
Bundt cake, glazed. First place, Nancy Johns.
Angelfood cake, unfrosted. First place, Sheryl Brown.
Yellow cake, frosted. First place, Kathleen Brown.
Applesauce cake, frosted. First place, Kathleen Brown.
Banana cake, frosted. First place, Kathleen Brown, and second, Susan Kienholz.
Chocolate cupcakes. First place, Kathleen Brown.
White cupcakes, frosted. First place, Kathleen Brown, and second, Shawn Shirley.
Pound cake, unfrosted. First place, Lynn Hudson.
Cookies
M&M cookie. First place, Brenda Vaughn.
Chocolate chip cookie. First place, Jamie Bellinghausen; second, Shaundra North; and third, Debbie North.
Peanut butter. First place, Shawn Shirley; second, Brenda Vaughn, and third, Mary Nutt.
Oatmeal. First place, Mary Nutt; second, Brenda Vaughn, and third, Kathleen Brown.
Sugar cookies. First place, Joan Cartwright; second, Irene Smyth, and third, Frances Bohannon.
Chocolate brownie. First place, Brenda Vaughn; second, Joyce Crouch, and third, Debbie Bryant.
Blonde brownie. First place, Debrah Dunagan, and second, Alcina Grell.
Fruit cookie. First place, Juanita Daniel.
Drop cookie. First place, Mary Graham.
Ginger cookie. First place, Alcina Grell.
Decorated cookie. First place, Kim Brown.
Cookie other. First place, Brenda Vaughn; second, Juanita Daniel, and third, Fern Lively.
Pies
Pecan pie. First place, Thelma Peterson; second, Fern Lively, and third, Jessel Isenberg.
Two crust fruit pie. First place, Thelma Peterson; second, Virginia Davis, and third, Erma Peetoom.
Youth baking
White rolls, yeast. First place, Christa Ditmore, and second, Randi Price.
Brownies. First place, Jessica Brown; second, Christina Bookout, and third, Ember Douglas.
Oatmeal cookies. First place, Stacy Schauvliege; second, Braxton Yunker, and third, Kirk Shirley.
Chocolate cake, frosted. First place, Cole Brown, and second, Ember Douglas.
Fruit muffin. First place, Stacy Schauvliege, and second, Mark Myers.
Fruit pie, two crust. First place, Shiela Eberle, and second, Leah Bolay.
Peanut butter cookies. First place, Braxton Yunker; second, Weslie Baseher, and third, Sarah Collins.
Chocolate chip cookies. First place, Haley Schauvliege; second, Shaundra North, and third, Bradley Schneeberger.
Cinnamon rolls. First place, Sheralyn Otto.
Sugar cookies. First place, Sarah Graham; second, Pasia Bohannon, and third, Haley Schauvliege.
Cornbread muffin or sticks. First place, Kayla Bookout.
Cookies, other. First place, Carolyn Hunget; second, Weslie Baseher, and third, Megan Glenny.
Foods Best of Show award. Gerald Graham.
State Wheathearts Bread Baking Contest
Senior Division
White bread loaf. First place, Ken Luttrell; second, Shawn Shirley, and third, Susan Kienholz.
Whole grain bread loaf. First place, Shawn Shirley.
Dinner rolls. First place, Brenda Schneeberger; second, Mary Lou Fath, and third, Shawn Shirley.
Other wheat breads. First place, Susan Kienholz; second, Shawn Shirley, and third, Ken Luttrell.
Sweet breads. First place, Susan Kienholz; second, Brenda Schneeberger, and third, Shawn Shirley.
Senior Grand Champion award. Susan Kienholz.
Senior Reserve Grand Champion award. Shawn Shirley.
State Wheathearts Bread Baking Contest
Junior Division
Dinner rolls. First place, Bradley Schneeberger, and second, Stacie Schneeberger.
Sweet breads. Stacie Schneeberger.
Specialty shapes. First place, Bradley Schneeberger; second, Nathan Kienholz, and third, Rusty Levings.
Bread machine. First place, Amanda Lewis.
Junior Grand Champion award. Stacie Schneeberger.
Junior Reserve Grand Champion award. Bradley Schneeberger.
Bread Machine Grand Champion award. Amanda Lewis.
Food Preservation
Dried Foods
Dried fruit. First place, Bessie Muret; second, Marsha Muret.
Dried vegetable. First place, Christine Farrington; second, Bessie Muret, and third, Marsha Muret.
Apricots. First place, Marjorie Smith; second, Francis Girardeau, and third, Eleanor Eggers.
Blackberries. First place, Francis Girardeau.
Cherries. First place, Francis Girardeau.
Peaches. First place, Eleanor Eggers; second, Bernadene Millemon, and third, Bob Tucker.
Pears. First place, Francis Girardeau.
Pie filling. First place, Francis Girardeau; second, Mary Ruth Leatherman, and third, Eleanor Eggers.
Fruit juice. First place, Barbra Dunaway, and second, Virginia Davis.
Spiced apple. First place, Shawn Shirley.
Fruit, other. First place, Fern Lively; second, Carol Orr, and third, Trish Shafer.
Vegetables
Green beans, cut. First place, Chassie McMillin; second, Francis Girardeau, and third, Eileen Carriger.
Beets. First place, Francis Girardeau; second, Florence Terry, and third, Chassie McMillin.
Carrots. First place, Eleanor Eggers, and second, Chassie McMillin.
Corn. First place, Barbra Dunaway, and second, Francis Girardeau.
Peas. First place, Marjorie Smith, and second, Trish Shafer.
Spinach and other greens. First place, Francis Girardeau.
Tomatoes. First place, Mary Ruth Leatherman; second, Eleanor Eggers, and third, Carol Fry.
Mixed vegetables. First place, Barbara Dunaway; second, Eleanor Eggers, and third, Francis Girardeau.
Tomato juice. First place, Francis Girardeau; second, Eleanor Eggers, and third, Eileen Carriger.
Other vegetables. First place, Francis Girardeau, and second, Barbra Dunaway.
Jellies
Strawberry. First place, Bessie Muret; second, Marsha Muret.
Apple. First place, Debbie LaBlue; second, Jeanie Tattershall, and third, Betty Schwanke.
Blackberry. First place, Marsha Muret; second, Bessie Muret, and third, Joan Cartwright.
Grape, green. First place, Marilyn Krepps.
Grape, ripe. First place, Marsha Muret; second, Bessie Muret, and third, Barbra Dunaway.
Plum, tame. First place, Fern Lively.
Plum, wild. First place, Betty Schwanke.
Peach. First place, Bessie Muret; second, Virginia Davis, and third, Marsha Muret.
Apple cinnamon. First place, Marsha Muret, and second, Bessie Muret.
Jellies, other. First place, Barbra Dunaway, and second, Juanita Daniel.
Preserves
Apple. First place, Betty Schwanke.
Cherry. First place, Bessie Muret.
Peach. First place, Bessie Muret; second, Marsha Muret, and third, Marilyn Krepps.
Strawberry. First place, Bessie Muret, and second, Marsha Muret.
Apricot. First place, Bessie Muret, and second, Marsha Muret.
Preserves, other. First place, Bessie Muret; second, Marsha Muret, and third, Francis Girardeau.
Jams, Marmalade, Butter, Conserves
Apple Butter. First place, Eleanor Eggers; second, Jerry Cochran, and third, Marsha Muret.
Peach butter. First place, Michiel Landers.
Blackberry jam. First place, Marsha Muret; second, Martha Radcliff, and third, Bessie Muret.
Apricot jam. First place, Roma Clark; second, Marsha Muret, and third, Bessie Muret.
Strawberry jam. First place, Marsha Muret; second, Marilyn Krepps, and third, Bessie Muret.
Plum butter. First place, Betty Schwanke, and second, Fern Lively.
Grape jam. First place, Eleanor Eggers, and second, Martha Radcliff.
Plum marmalade. First place, Joan Cartwright.
Other. First place, Trish Hurst; second, Michiel Landers, and third, Mary Mitchell.
Pickles, Sauces and Relish
Chili sauce. First place, Mary Mitchell.
Barbecue sauce. First place, Francis Girardeau.
Cucumber pickles, dill. First place, Earleine Harmon; second, Fern Lively, and third, Marsha Muret.
Cucumber pickles, sour. First place, Barbra Dunaway.
Cucumber pickles, sweet. First place, Virginia Davis; second, Barbra Dunaway, and third, Eileen Carriger.
Red cinnamon pickles. First place, Trish Hurst; second, Fern Lively, and third, Chassie McMillin.
Bread & butter pickles. First place, June Shepherd; second, Debbie LaBlue, and third, Jeanie Tattershall.
Beet pickles. First place, Merry Bryson; second, Betty Schwanke, and third, Rene Vap.
Mixed vegetable pickles. First place, Fern Lively, and second, Barbra Dunaway.
Chow chow. First place, Melissa Sisney.
Watermelon pickles. Second place, Marilyn Krepps.
Sweet relish. First place, Barbara Dunaway; second, Virginia Davis, and third, Francis Girardeau.
Okra pickles. First place, Bernadene Millemon; second, Marsha Muret, and third, John Sebor.
Picante sauce. First place, Trish Hurst; second Eleanor Eggers, and third, DeWayne Muret.
Salsa. First place, Bessie Muret; second, Marsha Muret, and third, Barbra Dunaway.
Pickled peppers. First place, Francis Girardeau, and second, Barbra Dunaway.
Pickled fruit. First place, Eleanor Eggers.
Others. First place, Trish Hurst; second, Fern Lively, and third, Paula Glenn.
Miscellaneous
Grape juice. First place, Carol Orr.
Mince meat. First place, Francis Girardeau, and second, Michiel Landers.
Kraut. First place, Bob Shepherd.
Other. First place, Barbra Dunaway.
Youth Food Preservation
Jams/jellies. First place, Hallie Godbehere; second, Carlie Godbehere, and third, Ronnie Shroyer.
Canned vegetables. First place, Ronnie Shroyer; second, Kenny Mahan, and third, Ellen Morris.
Canned fruit. First place, Chassie McMillin.
Sweet pickles. First place, Chassie McMillin, and second, Sheralyn Otto.
Dill pickles. First place, Chassie McMillin.
Dried fruit. First place, Stacia Otto; second, Carlie Godbehere, and third, Hallie Godbehere.
Fruit leather. First place, Stacia Otto.
Youth Best of Show award. Kelle Otto.
Best of Show award. Earleine Harmon.
Canning Budget
Exhibit fruit. First place, Francis Girardeau; second, Eleanor Eggers, and third, Barbra Dunaway.
Exhibit vegetables. First place, Eleanor Eggers; second, Barbra Dunaway, and third, Francis Girardeau.
Exhibit pickles. First place, Barbara Dunaway; second, Francis Girardeau, and third, Eleanor Eggers.
Exhibit relish. First place, Eleanor Eggers; second, Barbra Dunaway, and third, Francis Girardeau.
Exhibit preserves. First place, Eleanor Eggers; second, Barbra Dunaway, and third, Francis Girardeau.
Entire budget exhibit. First place, Eleanor Eggers; second, Barbra Dunaway, and third, Francis Girardeau.
Adult Alltrista Consumer Products Co.
Fruits. First place, Barbra Dunaway, and second, Eleanor Eggers.
Vegetables. First place, Eleanor Eggers, and second, Carol Fry.
Pickled foods. First place, Barbra Dunaway, and second, Virginia Davis.
Soft spreads. First place, Marsha Muret, and second, Bessie Muret.
Adult Best of Show award, pickled fruits or vegetables. Barbra Dunaway.
Adult Best of Show award, soft spreads. Marsha Muret.
"When the Cat's Away" is a "a vitamin shot of pure cinema," says ABC The new film, which begins at the Poncan Theatre today, is the creation of a relatively young director, Cedric Klapisch. Klapisch entertains his audience completely and "effortlessly," according to "Boxoffice Magazine."
"When the Cat's Away," is the story of a young woman named Chloe, who lives a very private existence in the middle of one of the most populated areas on earth, Paris. Chloe hardly knows her neighbors. She's frustrated at work, and believes that her only close friend on earth is her cat. But when Chloe takes a much needed vacation, she entrusts her cat to a professional cat-sitter and leaves town for a few days. When she returns, she learns to her dismay that the cat has bolted and can not be found.
Chloe takes matters into her own hands, and the result is magical. Although she has been isolated from her entire community, she ventures out into the unknown to rescue her best friend. She discovers what a wonderful variety of people inhabit her community. Klapisch, who was educated at the prestigious New York University school of film, puts his focus on the wide variety of character types in this complex urban landscape. Janet Maslin of "The New York Times" says that "When the Cat's Away" has "vivid, percolating urban settings" that enthralls the viewer. She writes that Klapisch is "an emotionally acute film maker with a particularly generous view of human nature."
"When the Cats Away" is a wonderful comedy set in one of the truly special places on earth. But it shows a side of Paris that we hardly ever see. The director's focus is on the amazing mix of character types in the Bastille district. Much of the film is shot improvisationally, but the director is extremely successful with the technique. "Movie Magazine" says that "When the Cat's Away" "takes a true-to-life" look at fascinating people. ABC is captivated by the film's "natural rhythms and textures" and with the fascinating details of ordinary life.
More than any other art form, film is able to show real people in real places. One of the great strengths of this film is the reality of its world. ABC calls "When the Cat's Away" "simple, real, and sublime." "There are scores of natural, beautiful moments," they say. "'When the Cat's Away' is enthralling, affectionate, tough, and vigorously realistic." "Movie Magazine" adds that this is a "fresh yet touching comedy." The film is also said to be full of "a dynamic mixture of comedy, awareness and hope."
"When the Cat's Away" has captivated most major critic. "Boxoffice" says that as Chloe forces herself to reach out into the world to find her cat, her life becomes filled with "adventure, intrigue, and romance."
The Poncan Theatre is also showing "Conspiracy Theory," starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts. Gibson plays a wacky, paranoid sort of guy, the kind of man you'd expect to find driving a cab in New York City, which he does. He's barely articulate and he has an unbelievable story - NASA plans to assassinate the president with an earthquake triggered by the space shuttle. It's only one of many crazy ideas that he spins out at high pace. But his "conspiracy theory" happens to be true.
Roger Ebert calls the Mel Gibson character a "wonderful creation," and says that Gibson delivers "a kind of intense insane conviction." Julia Roberts and Gibson carry the film - ABC likes the fact that "Conspiracy Theory" lets its stars "really interact." "Conspiracy Theory" is a major release by Warner Brothers. According to "Time Magazine," "Conspiracy Theory" is a thriller in which "the audience gets a good time."
"When the Cat's Away" and Conspiracy Theory" are both rated "R." For more information or show times, consult The Ponca City News or call the Poncan Theatre at 765-0943.
As a new parent, you realize the importance of keeping your newborn safe and secure. September is recognized nationally as Baby Safety Month and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has several tips for keeping your baby safe.
*Go for a safe ride. Always strap your baby into a government-approved safety seat, no matter how short the car ride. Be sure the car seat is correctly installed in the rear seat of your vehicle - air bags located in the passenger front seat could be a hazard for babies. Clear all items off the dashboard and back shelf of your vehicle. In sudden stops, those items could become dangerous projectiles, possibly injuring your baby. Keep the temperature comfortable. Cover your baby with an extra blanket on cold days. On hot days, keep your infant from being burned by covering the car seat with a towel before placing him/her in it. Never leave your baby alone, especially in a hot car where he/she could quickly become overheated and dehydrated.
*Make bath time a safe time. Never leave your baby alone while bathing, even for a moment. Test the water with your wrist or elbow before you put the child in the bathtub or sink. Always be sure the water is warm, not hot. Adjust your water heater so it cannot heat the water higher than 120 degrees. If bathing your child in the bathtub, place him/her in the tub with his/her back to the faucet.
*Help your baby sleep safe and sound. Each year, over 90,000 children are injured in accidents with nursery equipment, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. When choosing your baby's nursery equipment remember these guidelines. Crib or playpen bars should be no more than 2 3/8-inch apart. Mattresses should fit snugly - less than two fingers width between the edge of the mattress and the crib side. Corner posts on the cribs and playpens should be no higher than 5/8-inch to prevent entanglement. Lay your baby on his/her back or side to sleep. Remove pillows, toys, quilts and fluffy blankets to protect your baby against suffocation while sleeping. Your baby should sleep on a firm surface. It is not safe for a baby to sleep on a soft, fluffy couch or chair. Waterbeds or other surfaces that could cover your baby's face should also be avoided.
*Dress your baby in safe clothing. Check for loose buttons, tight elastic bands or loose threads. Choose the right clothing for the day's weather. Change your baby's clothing to make him/her comfortable if the weather changes.
*Other safety tips. Never leave your baby alone with a young child. Never leave your baby alone with a pet, no matter how friendly the pet has been. Never smoke while holding your baby, or allow anyone to smoke in the same room as your baby. Never hold your baby when you are drinking hot liquids or cooking. Never leave your baby alone on a changing table.
For more information about Baby Safety Month, contact Joanne Holman, RN, at 765-3321.
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced today the names of more than 15,000 academically talented high school seniors who have qualified as semifinalists in the 43rd annual Merit Scholarship competition. Ponca City High School students that have been named as semifinalists include: Sarah Armstrong, Elizabeth Bednarski, Jeremy Marzuola and Matthew Szabo.
These four semifinalists now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 7,400 Merit Scholarship awards, worth some $28 million, that will be offered in the spring.
NMSC is a privately financed, not-for-profit corporation. Scholarships awarded through the National Merit Scholarship Program are supported by about 600 independent sponsor organizations and institutions that share the program's goals of broadening educational opportunities for scholastically able young men and women and encouraging the pursuit of excellence at all academic levels.
Semifinalists named today are among more than 1.1 million students in 20,000 U.S. high schools who entered the 1998 Merit Program as juniors by taking the 1996 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The highest scores in each state were designated semifinalists, in numbers representing less than one percent of the state's high school graduating class.
To be considered for Merit Scholarship awards, semifinalists must advance to the finalist level of the competition by fulfilling additional requirements. They must maintain an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by their high school principal and submit SAT scores that confirm the earlier qualifying test performance. Also, the semifinalist and a school official must complete a detailed scholarship application which includes the student's self-descriptive essay as well as important information about the semifinalists participation and leadership in school and community activities.
About 90 percent, or approximately 14,000, of the semifinalists are expected to meet the high standards required to advance to finalist standing and compete for Merit Scholarship awards. The 7,400 Merit Scholar designees will be the finalists judged to have the greatest potential for success in rigorous college studies, based on the evaluations of professionals in admission and selection who consider candidates' academic abilities, skills, and accomplishment.
Three types of scholarships will be offered in 1998. Every finalist will be considered for one of 2,200 National Merit $2,000 Scholarships to be awarded on a state representational basis. NMSC's own funds will underwrite about 85 percent of these scholarships, and grants from corporate sponsors will finance the remainder.
Some 400 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations will provide approximately 1,200 Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who meet the award grantor's preferential criteria.
In addition, about 200 colleges and universities are expected to sponsor more than 4,000 Merit Scholarship awards.
NMSC will announce the names of Merit Scholarship winners in April.
A Ponca City college student was one of six people recently awarded a scholarship by the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) And with her high expectations and her ambitious career goals Ms. Ruby Colberg couldn't be more thrilled with $500 scholarship. "I am very happy to have received the scholarship," Colberg said. "It will go towards my fall pre-nursing classes at Northern Oklahoma College."
In July Colberg graduated with highest honors from Pioneer Vo-Tech with a LPN and is attending NOC in hopes of becoming a registered nurse. From there she hopes to further her education at a four year university and eventually become a nurse practitioner.
In addition, the OACP awarded the Will Rogers Boy Scout Council of Ponca City a $250 scholarship to be used specifically for the police explorer program. "The OACP realizes the importance of our younger citizens and we are pleased and honored to present these scholarships," OACP Program Director Jim Cox said.
A new school immunization requirement was passed this last year. Some surrounding school districts required that all 7th graders had to have completed the entire series of Hepatitis B immunizations prior to enrolling this fall.
Due to the large number of Ponca City students who had not completed the six month series, 7th graders were allowed to begin school this fall as long as the student was in process of receiving the series of immunizations.
However, the school system will be monitoring the students that are in
process. If the next dose is past due, letters will be sent home to parents
informing them to bring records of completion of the specific dose that
is due. If the school does not receive the shot record by the specified
date, students will be suspended from school until adequate records are
received.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Ina Mae Leslie, former Blackwell resident, died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 11, 1997, in Bartlesville. She was 74.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Monday at the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Ryser, Blackwell First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Ina Mae (Lumly) Leslie was born Sept. 29, 1922, in Cushing, the daughter of Jesse C. and Viola (Vesper) Lumly. As a child she lived in Cushing before moving to Blackwell in the early 1930s. She graduated from Blackwell High School in 1941.
She married Lee A. Leslie on Aug. 13, 1941, in Blackwell, where they made their first home. They moved to Bartlesville in 1947, where they have since lived. Mrs. Leslie was employed at Cities Service Oil Company from 1952-72. She was a member of the Bartlesville First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lee A. Leslie of Bartlesville; four sisters, Edith Courtney, Betty Zimmerman, Barbara Jean Wynn and Jo Ann Lumly, all of Blackwell; three brothers, Robert C. Lumly of Lemoore, Calif., Vernon Lee Lumly of El Sobrante, Calif., and Earl Lumly of Wichita, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Gerald, Clifford and Raymond Lumly.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Leslie's name to the Bartlesville Senior Citizens Nutrition Center, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
Norman T. Barnes, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 61.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Craig Dietert, associate pastor, officiating. A graveside service will also be held Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Duncan (Okla.) City Cemetery with the Rev. Arden Smith, pastor of the Wesley United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Norman T. Barnes was born Nov. 7, 1935, in Borger, Texas to R.U. and Mildred (Garnand) Barnes. At the age of seven he moved with his family to Duncan. He graduated from Duncan High School in 1954 and received an Associate Engineering degree from Oklahoma State University in 1957.
On Aug. 24, 1956, he was married to Geraldine "Jerri" Boyd in Duncan and the couple moved to Ponca City in 1957. Barnes retired as a design draftsman at Conoco in 1985 after 28 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the Good Ole Okie Flying Society (GOOFS). He enjoyed hunting and fishing, flying radio-controlled airplanes and playing golf.
He is survived by his wife, Jerri, of the home; one daughter De Anna Bailey of Tulsa; his mother, Mildred Barnes of Ponca City; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his father.
Casket bearers will be Tony Wyatt, Eldon Felix, Calvin Case, Jack Taylor, Jim Reedy, and Jim Elenburg. Honorary bearers will be Bob Braden, Roy Heldenbrand, Tony Wyatt Jr. and all the GOOFS.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1904 Pecan, Ponca City, OK 74604.
The family will be at the home, 1712 Potomac Drive.
BLACKWELL - Henry Lee Turner a native of Blackwell died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997, at his home in Ponca City after a long illness. He was 49.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997, in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home. The Rev. Jackie Crafton, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church, will officiate. The Flag presentation, will be conducted by members of the Blackwell American Legion, VFW and DAV posts. Friends may visit at the funeral home Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Henry Lee Turner was born Dec. 11, 1947, in Blackwell, the son of Murl and Velma (Burrows) Turner. He grew up and received his education in Blackwell. Turner served a tour of active duty in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1966-68 with the 4th Surgical Hospital in the 3rd Army. He received an honorable discharge in 1972.
He was married to Mary Chamberlain on Aug. 12, 1969, in Blackwell. Turner was a welder by trade and worked through the Boiler Makers Union until ill health forced his retirement. He had served as an officer in the American Legion Post. Turner moved to Ponca City about six months ago.
Survivors include two sons, Murl "Gene" and Casey, both of Blackwell; his parents, Murl and Velma Turner of Blackwell; two brothers, Benny of Blackwell and Jim of Whitesboro, Texas; and one sister, Barbara Cottle of Blackwell. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Pamela Kay Borel, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 41.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Konawa with the Rev. David L. Bigger and the Rev. Winston Curtis officiating. Burial will be in the Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Pickard Funeral Home of Konawa.
Pamela Kay (Mullins) Borel was born March 6, 1956, in Southgate, Calif., the daughter of Demoy E. and Pearl Mullins. She grew up in Konawa and Ponca City and attended college where she received a degree in accounting.
She was married to Alan Borel on Dec. 3, 1983, at the Konawa First Baptist Church. Mrs. Borel was an accountant for Conoco in Ponca City and a member of the Konawa First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband Alan Borel of Ponca City; two sons, Robert and Timothy of Ponca City; her parents Demoy and Pearl Mullins of Konawa; three brothers, Michael Mullins of Prescott, Ark., Martin Mullins of Edmond and Philip Mullins of Konawa; one sister, Patricia Collier of Cushing; and numerous other relatives and friends.
WICHITA, Kan. - Bertha B. DeLano, former Ponca City resident died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997, in Wichita, Kan. She was 79.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Downing and Lahey Mortuary in Wichita. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery at Wichita.
Bertha B. (McCleary) Delano was born May 9, 1918, in Kaw City the daughter of Robert J. and Minnie J. (Franey) McCleary. She grew up in the Kaw City area.
On Sept. 19, 1942, she was married to Almond C. DeLano in Wichita, and the couple established their first home in Ponca City. They moved to Wichita in 1952. Mrs. DeLano was a retired private duty LPN.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline I. Thomas of Rose Hill, Kan.; one sister, Goldie E Newman of Benton, Kan.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Mary Agnes Hyatt.
Dr. George A. Martin, respected Ponca City orthopedic surgeon, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, 1997, at Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City. He had reached the age of 60 years, five months and six days.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 1997, at the First Presbyterian Church, Ponca City. The Rev. Dr. Monty Fey, pastor, will preside, assisted by the associate minister, the Rev. David Clipson. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at the Cowley County Memorial Lawn Cemetery outside of Arkansas City, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.
George A. Martin was born April 4, 1937 in Berlin, N.H., the son of George Albert Martin and Constance C. (Brungot) Martin. He attended Groveton High School, receiving his high school diploma in 1955. He graduated from the Mayo Clinic School of Physical Therapy in 1961, receiving a degree as a registered physical therapist. He then attended Baylor University College of Medicine from 1962-66, graduating with his M.D. degree. He served his internship at St. Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City in 1966-67.
Martin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1967 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita, Falls, Texas in 1967-69. He was honorable discharged in 1969 at the rank of Captain. He then completed training in Orthopedic surgery at the University of Oklahoma before receiving his board certification in 1973.
Dr. Martin had been a member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association and the American Medical Association since 1972. He was also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Mid-Central States Orthopedic Society, Mid-America Orthopedic Society, North American Spine Society, Fellow International College of Surgeons, Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
He was a staff member of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City, where he had served as treasurer, secretary, vice-president and chief of staff and two years as chief of surgery. In addition to receiving numerous honors for his medical research papers he received a meritorious service medal while in the military for establishing new medical treatment clinics and procedures. He was the first course instructor in Oklahoma for the EMT Trauma Research society in 1978-79.
Martin was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Oklahoma Palomino Association. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ponca City, where he had served as deacon and was currently a member of the Board of Trustees. He enjoyed his family, doctoring others, and working with his horses.
He is survived by his wife, Kay, of the home; one son, Jeffrey Mark and family, Stacey, Spencer William, and Trevor Monroe Martin of Lee's Summit, Mo.; one daughter, Kristin and family, J.C., John Cody and Jacob Charles Andersen of Tulsa; one sister, Shirley A. Nocky of Littleton, N.H.; three nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruth Constance Rendahl.
Casket bearers for the Ponca City service will be Jeff Masters, Dr. Pat Gray, Jack McCarty, Dr. Gus Kever, Bill Eubank and John Sutton. Casket bearers for the committal service will be Curt Winegarner, Mark Hubbard, Vance Wiley, Donald Nocky, Jeff Martin and Bill Winegarner. Honorary casket bearers will be staff members of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
The casket will be closed at the services but friends and family may call at Grace Memorial Chapel until 10 a.m. Saturday. The family will greet friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Integris Baptist Medical Foundation 1107470, 3300 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (Make notation on contributions for Oklahoma Transplant Institute); or to The First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1442, Ponca City, OK 74602; or to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, 1900 North 14th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the Sunny Knol Farm.
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SHIDLER - Lorene E. Cooper, Shidler resident, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was 71. Arrangements are pending at Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
TONKAWA - Paul R. Slavens Sr., Tonkawa resident, died early this morning
Sept. 12, 1997, at his home, after a long illness. He was 71. Arrangements
are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
NEWS BRIEFS
View Materials - An opportunity to preview educational materials used in grades 4-9 for Growth and Development classes, Abstinence-based Human Sexuality classes and HIV/AIDS awareness classes has been arranged for the entire school district. The meeting is set for Sept. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Union Elementary School, 2617 N. Union Street. Stations will be set up for viewing of videos and written material used for different grade levels.
Non-Smoking - "Freedom From Smoking" sessions begin Sept. 15 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room "A." Cost is $50. For more information contact Martha Denney, 765-0201.
Cookbooks Reordered - The FCE Cookbooks for Kay County have been sold out according to a spokesperson. The good news is that a new supply of books has been reordered and will be available in time for Christmas. They sell for $7 each and may be purchased from any FCE member or at the county home extension office.
Arrest - Police arrested a 46-year-old man at 7:32 a.m. Thursday at South Fourth Street and East South Avenue on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Burglary - At 7:57 a.m. Thursday the Carriage House Cleaners, 713 East Hartford Avenue, reported a burglary. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Attempted Theft - Ace Pawn, 120 North Third Street, reported to police at 12:21 p.m. Thursday that a man tried to steal a stereo. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Assault - A woman in the 500 block of North Irving Street reported to police at 1:45 p.m. Thursday that her son had been assaulted last Friday night and his jaw was broken in two places. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - At 4:04 p.m. Thursday police arrested a 38-year-old man on a city warrant for harboring a vicious animal.
Arrest - A 43-year-old man was arrested at 4:29 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of South Washington Street on a city warrant for harboring a runaway.
Burglary - Police received a call at 4:42 p.m. Thursday reporting a burglary at Gregg Storage, 905 North Union Street. An officer was assigned and a report taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 20-year-old man at 5:47 p.m. Thursday at Pecan Road and East Prospect Avenue for driving under suspension.
Arrest - A 35-year-old man was arrested at 5:51 p.m. Thursday in the 700 block of Marland Drive on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Stolen Bike - A resident in the 200 block of Sunset Street reported at 6:48 p.m. Thursday that a bike had been stolen. An office was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 19-year-old woman at 7:14 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of South Fifth Street on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Arrest - A 35-year-old man was arrested by police at 7:43 p.m. Thursday at North Osage Street and Overbrook Avenue for driving under the influence, no insurance and expired inspection.
Arrest - Police arrested a 37-year-old man at 11:20 p.m. Thursday
on a city warrant for failure to pay.
EDUCATION
The Parent Teacher Council at St. Mary's School held their first meeting for parents of the 1997-98 school year on Sept. 9.
A brief business meeting included discussion of the upcoming Fall Fest on Sept. 17 from 6:15 to 10 p.m. on the church grounds.
Susan Behara, sixth grade teacher, introduced herself as the teacher representative for the Parent Teacher Council. Sally Caughlin, principal, discussed Discipline with a Purpose and how it would be implemented.
An earlybird drawing was held for those students who had turned in raffle tickets to benefit the Fall Fest. Those students whose names were drawn received prizes donated by Hastings, McDonalds and Blockbuster Video.
After the meeting, parents were invited to an open house in the school. Teachers then had an opportunity to explain the curriculum, the daily classroom procedures, discipline and homework requirements.
Parents were also able to view their children's classrooms.
Ponca City Public Schools is putting a structure in place to investigate School-to-Work.
According to Dr. John Scroggins, assistant superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, a committee is being established with representation from each school site as well as parent representatives.
The following timeline has been established for School-to-Work discussions and all meetings will be held at the Administration Building:
Sept. 16 - A District School-to-Work Committee will meet at 3:45 p.m. to review site proposals.
Sept. 18 - The District School-to-Work committee will meet again at 3:45 p.m. to discuss questions and concerns about School-to-Work.
Sept. 23 - A District School-to-Work Committee will meet at 3:45 p.m.
Oct. 8 - The District Curriculum Review Committee will meet to approve site School-to-Work proposals at noon.
Oct. 13 - The School-to-Work proposals will be presented to the Ponca City Board of Education at 6:30 p.m.
The staff and students of the Ponca City Mid-High School would like to invite you to Back-to-School night Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ralph Lester Auditorium. This is an opportunity for parents to meet your student's teachers and obtain a brief overview of class content and procedures. The Criterion Reference Test scores from the 1996-97 school year will also be handed out.
Ponca City High School will celebrate Back-to-School night on Sept. 16. The schedule for the night is as follows: Introduction in the Howell Auditorium at 6:30 p.m., first period at 6:55 p.m., second period at 7:10 p.m., third period at 7:25 p.m., the advisory and fourth period at 7:40 p.m., fifth period at 7:55 p.m., sixth period at 8:10 p.m., and the seventh period at 8:25 p.m.
Representatives from the Pioneer Area Technology Center will be in the library to meet with the parents of students who attend the Vo-tech.
Parents of students who are enrolled in the One-Step program may meet with Mrs. Silkey in room 316 of the Howell Building.
Parents of students who are enrolled in a sports activity listed will meet as indicated: Cross Country in room 104, Tip-Off Club in room 107 and 103, and wrestling in room P001.
Senior Class Parents
Parents may also pick up your student's CRT test results in the Guidance Office during Back-to-School night through the sixth hour. These students were given the tests in April of their junior year.
Junior Class Parents
Parents may pick up your student's IOWA test results in the Main Office during Back-to-School night. These students were given the tests during their sophomore year.
If the test results are not picked up in one week the school will then send the results with your child.
With a new twist on the familiar fairytale, Rumplestiltskin, in which straw is spun into gold, the students and parents at St. Mary's School have found a way to spin aluminum cans into computer software.
This project is called recycling. By designating a collection point, and through cooperative efforts of the Trinity Guild, the Computer and Science Committee and St. Mary's Cub Scout Pack #15, these throw-aways have been traded for cash to maintain or replace computer hardware and to purchase software for the school's computer lab.
"We collect cans each weekend after all Masses," said Janice Connelly, computer instructor. "The Cub Scouts periodically haul the cans into Ponca Iron and Metal, where we receive the going rate for aluminum. By providing a good cause for saving cans, we help the environment by recycling."
The aluminum can collection began in 1994 by the Trinity Guild of St. Mary's Church, through the initiative of Phyllis Moriarty. "The Trinity Church wanted to contribute to me school," Connelly said. "And as the computers at the school were few and purchasing new ones was a great expense, they felt this was a good cause."
The Trinity Guild operated the collection of cans for more than a year, and then relinquished it to the parent volunteers of the Computer and Science Committee.
Recently, the Cub Scout pack at St. Mary's volunteered to take responsibility
for the can collection. "Through everyone's participation," Connelly
said. "We've been able to upgrade and add to the existing library of
instructional software in the core subjects, such as math, geography, grammar
activities, reading comprehension and science. We appreciate the parish's
support of our efforts."
RELIGION
The Brookfield Ave. Wesleyan Church, formerly the Ponca City Wesleyan Church and the Ponca City Wesleyan Methodist Church, is holding a homecoming. On Sunday, Sept. 14 members will be having a special homecoming service and a church dinner. There will be an informal time of sharing memories and meeting old friends once again during the Sunday school hour at 9 a.m.
The Ponca City Wesleyan Methodist Church was founded in 1938 by the Rev. Paul Hodge and was born out of a revival service. Over the years many changes have occurred. Many pastors and families have come and gone. In 1956, under the direction of the Rev. Marvin Jones, the congregation moved from their meeting place on West Highland into the current building at Third and Brookfield. In 1968 two denominations, The Wesleyan Methodist Church and The Pilgrim Holiness Church merged, creating a new denomination call The Wesleyan Church. At that time the Ponca City Wesleyan Methodist Church became the Ponca City Wesleyan Church. The most recent change was in name only. In 1993, under the leadership of the current pastor, Steve Colaw, the congregation voted to change the name to the Brookfield Avenue Wesleyan Church.
One thing that remained constant in the church over the years was the involvement of Leonard Stangeland. Leonard was a member of the church for over 50 years, until his death in July of 1996. This summer a steeple was placed on the church and the church will be dedicating the new steeple to the memory of Stangeland for his years of service to the church. His family and his church family would greatly enjoy your presence at our homecoming and steeple dedication.
Sunday's activities will begin at 9 a.m. when folks will have an informal time of fellowship with friends old and new. At 10 a.m. the morning service will begin, including the dedication of the steeple in memory of Leonard and Renas Stangeland. Following the morning service a church picnic dinner will be served and everyone is invited. Many former members and pastors will be at the homecoming and the church invites the entire to community to join in.
This month's scripture lessons for worship point us to the core understandings of vital faith in Jesus Christ. The lessons direct us to offer Christ as the loving and life-changing force in our lives. And, we are to do so with no thought about our prestige or position, and with an inclusiveness of all in spirit and action. A high calling for sure, especially in this me-first, grab-it-now, get ahead world. How in the world?
Those who have gone before us talk about this. Bishop Rueben Job has summarized how we may hear the direction of God's voice
First, he says, is faith in a God who communicates with us, talks with us, shows us the way, his way.
Second, we hear God's all only when we are intensely dissatisfied with things as they are. If we are willing to settle off for things as they are, we're not likely to take on the risky new life and mission in offering Christ.
Third, and so important, is a great love for God and a passion for God's will.
When these ingredients of new life come into being; faith in God, desire for only his way, and great love for God, look out! There is then the possibility of a life that makes a Christian difference, a life that doesn't ask for recognition, and a life that shares God's work with all God's servants.
In other words, there is the possibility of a life that loves God. And, in doing just that, shares God.
UMW of First Methodist Set Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 18, the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will meet at 78 p.m. in Fellowship Hall to hear Suzi Lenhart talk about the trip her Girl Scout Group took this past summer. Mrs. Lenhart was one of the two leaders who accompanied the Ponca City Senior Girl Scout Troop 561 to all parts of Europe.
Mrs. Lenhart describes this trip an incredible four-week experience that everyone, including her daughter, Anne, in the group will always remember. This trip was realized with support from the community that purchased their Girl Scout cookies and calendars. Avon Skin So Soft, and other items. Also the group did car washing to help pay for the trip.
Members of Susannah Wesley Group will served as hostesses and lead the
devotions.
POP Lutherans Announce Full Schedule
A Back-to-school ice cream social has been accounted for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Bring your favorite homemade ice cream and join in the fellowship.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. at First Christian Church, POP Lutherans will be in charge of Friendship Feast.
Saturday, Sept. 20, the youth of the church will be helping at the Cherokee Strip Chili and Bar-B-Que Cookoff to benefit Hospice of Ponca City. They will be entertaining children in the "Kiddie Korner" from 9 a.m. until noon by playing games and making crafts.
The next church council meeting is set for Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. All council members need to attend.
Prince of Peace extends a "Happy Birthday' to Maria Mena.
Crestview Baptists Will Celebrate Roundup Sunday
Crestview Baptist Church joins other Oklahoma Southern Baptist Churches in the celebration of "The Great Oklahoma Roundup" Sunday, Sept. 14. Each church has set a high attendance goal for Sunday School and are "Rounding up" area preschoolers, children, youth and adults to join in the festivities.
Activities include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Worship Hour at 10:30 a.m., followed by a barbecue dinner and gospel singing. The Rev. Virgil Swift, pastor, urges members and guests to join in the spirit of the day and dress western.
Crestview Baptist Church is located at 3228 Indian Hill Road.
St. Paul's Youth Plan Ice Cream Social
The youth of St. Paul's United Methodist Church will hold an old fashioned Ice Cream Social this Sunday evening at 6 o'clock on the front lawn of the church property. Various flavors of home-made ice cream will be served for a donation that will benefit the youth program.
The community is invited to stop by and enjoy sampling the ice cream
craftsmanship of over a dozen "cranky" Methodists during the service
time - 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tent Revival Set by Faith Tabernacle
Evangelist B.K. Henton of Arizona will be in Ponca City to hold a tent revival beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 26. No Saturday service is scheduled.
The service will begin at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the tent location, Hartford and Waverly, and on Sunday, Sept. 21, Bro. Henton will be preaching at Faith Tabernacle, 501 South 5th, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. service on that date.
The Rev. Mr. Henton brings to the pulpit old-fashioned preaching, power packed with miracles of deliverance, healings and the demonstration of the power of God, according to those who have heard him preach. He ministered at Faith Tabernacle this past May, it was noted.
The public is invited to come and hear the Rev. Mr. Henton preach the
Word of God.
United Methodist Men to Meet Saturday
Men - you are invited to join the United Methodist Men on Saturday, Sept. 13 for a Continental breakfast to be served at 6:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. A program will follow at 7 p.m. - a discussion of "Commitment" - man's accountability to others.
In addition, the group plans to discuss a proposed fishing trip and a
future dinner with a motivational speaker. Come, join in.
Albright UMC Plans Adult Spirituality Studies
Adults at Albright United Methodist Church, interested in Bible Study and new insights in spiritual formation, are invited to join a 10-233k study series, according to the Rev. Dr. Kip Wright, pastor. The first session will be at 6:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.
The gospel of John and the Psalms will be primary resources for this series. Methods and practices for personal spiritual growth will be presented and experiences. The Thursday sessions will be informal, and will include elements of study, discussion, and worship.
All adults are cordially invited to take part in the enrichment series, Dr. Wright said.
Holy Cross Day will be observed at First Lutheran Church this Sunday in both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services.
The Cross is a central symbol among Christians and has been so far nearly 2000 years. Celebrations and observances which remind Christians about their Savior, Jesus Christ, who died on a cross for the salvation of mankind vary from country to country and from one denomination to another. In Lutheran circles Sept. 14 is currently the date of choice. This year it falls on a Sunday so the songs and hymns, the readings, and messages at First Lutheran will follow this theme. Among the traditions and historic references for such an observance as Holy Cross Day is the traditional story of Helena, the mother of the emperor Constantine, the leader who made Christianity a permitted religion in the Roman Empire. On her quest to the Holy Land to find actual locations associated with the life of Christ, Helena came across what was reported to be a remnant of the Cross of Christ. That discovery was made on the 14th of September in the year 320 A.D. Therefore, one of the earliest annual celebrations added to the calendar of the Church was that of Holy Cross Day.
The public is invited to join the folks at First Lutheran on Sunday as they remember the significance of the Cross - that place on which the price of human sin was paid in full. Jesus died for each of us - let us thank God for His grace shown on the cross of Calvary - that's the message of this day.
"A Closer Walk with Christ" is the theme of the revival at First Presbyterian Church of Newkirk on Sept. 14, 15 and 16. Evangelist Wilbur S. Johnson of Arkansas City, will lead the worship services.
The Rev. Mr. Johnson and his wife, Imalee have led close to 200 revivals across the USA, and he has authored four Christian books, including "Jesus is Alive" and "Well in the Holy Land" and "Egypt Sand."
Services will begin each evening at 7 p.m., with nursery care for young children provided. Minister of Music will be John Young with special guest musicians each evening, and a time for fellowship and refreshments will follow the services. Sunday's musicians are the brother-sister duo of Ray Cantwell and Bobbie Steele of Blackwell. Monday "Legacy" of Arkansas City will perform, and Tuesday, Cass and Mindi Midgley of Newkirk will share their faith in song.
In addition to the evening meeting, a "reflection breakfast" will be held at Smith Country Restaurant at 7 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday. A Dutch treat buffet meal will be served.
Sunday morning the message is titled "Restoring the Power of Salvation", and Sunday evening will be "How to be Full of the Holy Spirit." Monday's message is "44 Blessings of the Spirit Filled Life", closing Tuesday with "The Power of Praise."
Pastor Scott Mason extends a warm welcome to the community to share in the services. For more information, call the church at (405) 362-2496.
This Sunday, Sept. 14, will be the annual Round-Up Sunday at Free Will Baptist Church, 1900 East Hubbard Road, beginning with wagons and riders leaving the area of the Dixie Dog at 14th and South at 8 a.m. Children and adults wanting to ride on the wagons should meet there at 7:45 a.m.
The wagons and riders on horses will travel to the Free Will Baptist Church for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. A host of events have been planned for the day, and a panel of judges will visit each classroom during Sunday School and prizes will be given for the best "western dressed" in each class.
The Church and Fellowship Hall have been decorated "Western" for the event. Among the western decorations will be saddles, harnesses, blankets, boots, saddles, and 101 Ranch photos. Covered wagons and tepees have been made as decorations for the tables.
The morning worship service will begin at 10:45 a.m. After the service, hamburgers and hot dogs will be served in Fellowship Hall. Special guests for the dinner will be an 8-foot Sheriff and his sidekick Deputy. The Free Will Baptist Jail has an occupant named "Dan" who seems to have been asleep a long time. Baby photos will also be posted and attendees will be trying to guess who they might be. The winner will be awarded a prize. Events are also planned for the youth.
The wagons - bringing back memories of yesteryear - will be available after dinner for rides.
David Bigger, pastor, and the congregation extend an open invitation to the public to come and be a part of this special service - dress western and enjoy the good service, special fellowship and food this Round-up Sunday.
This Sunday is Teacher Recognition Sunday at First Christian Church, according to Roberta Shaffer, Director of Education, "celebrating the gifts all the teachers bring to the life of the congregation."
Bibles will be presented to all fourth graders in the 10:40 worship - a way of saying to young people that we are a "people of the book," Shaffer pointed out.
Those 4th graders who will be receiving Bibles are: Colby Bunch, Brady Clark, Jason Ford, Heather Harris, Brooke Hunter, Brian Masters, Gary Mongold, Cynthia Nicks and Robert Weaver.
Shaffer reminded that the Sunday School teachers and youth group sponsors are dedicated, prepared, love to help and high a high need to serve Jesus and His church.
Teachers to be recognized are Becky Abel, Neva Balduff, Beverly Barger,
Ralph Beaty, Teresa Benson, Carolyn Berry, Max Berry, Betty Blubaugh, Steve
Bookout, Jeanne Brace, Boyd Braden, Vicki Braden, Orville Bratcher, Stan
Brown, Lee Ann Cavener, Marvin Clark, Sharron Clark, Earlene Condit, Sheila
Conner, Sharon Cooper, Lois Corbin, Robert Corbin, Pat Day, Brenda Duren,
Eric Edwards, Kim Edwards, Norma Erner, Sheila Foxworthy, Beth Ford, Julian
Ford, DeAunn Feathers, Bobbie Getman, Voyle Graham, Bill Hicks, Donetta
Hicks, Susan Hill, Elaine Hughes, Pam Hunter, Ethel Jorgenson, Jackie Keathly,
Richard Keathly, Loretta Leathers, Marilyn Leming, Ron McCleary, Celeata
McCleary, Donald McElmurry, Chet Mongold, Andrea Morriss, Barbara Moses,
Larry Murphy, Gerald Nield, Melissa Nicks, Angie Novotny, Bob Patterson,
Theta Pederson, Sandra Pendergraft, Charles Rupert, Claire Russell, Beverly
Schneider, chuck Schneider, Ramona Sheldon, David Shelton, Lorraine Shiflet,
Ruth Starnes, Arlene Stauffer, Kim Stauffer, Dick Stone, Joe Surber, Jody
Surber, Marta Sullivan, Betty Thompson, Charles Thompson, Kathy Turner,
Leona Ward, Linda Wilson and Tana Wilson.
LIFESTYLES
An introduction to the review of "Memory Makers" in Beta Sigma Phi sorority was given by Meire Harris during the September program meeting for Laureate Phi chapter. This was followed by a review of the origin of rituals used by the organization. Ms. Harris also led a discussion of the lesson topic "Don't expect great things from others; expect them from yourselves." Each member recalled an experience which challenged them beyond their personal expectations.
Erma Rusch led 10 members in the opening ritual at the home of Gwen Higgins. Elsie Rosenbaum, president, presided during the business session when the group voted to have a garage sale. Beta Sigma Phi cookbooks were ordered and scholarship forms were offered.
Individual service projects were begun and the traveling basket went from Ms. Harris to Leanna Adams. The meeting concluded with the closing ritual and Mizpah. Announcement was made that a brunch would be held Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. hosted by Lillian Williams.
Members of Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Sept. 9 at the home of Catherine Horner. Guest speaker Genise Hopkins presented a program on doll making.
An award from Beta Sigma Phi International was presented. It designates Xi Gamma Sigma as a three-star chapter for the 1996-97 year. Barbara Feil, president, gave a report on the executive board meeting.
The cookbook "Fast Feasts" was shown and orders taken. Cindy Russell, Social chairman, announced that the "mystery" social had been changed to Sept. 27. Correspondence from former member Betty McLaury, now of Malaysia, was read. The next chapter meeting will be Sept. 23 at the home of Teena Robbins.
Members of the 55 and Older Club will meet for a covered dish luncheon Sept. 16 at noon in their "new" room at the old Lincoln School, 700 West Broadway.
The club will furnish fried chicken and utensils and those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. In celebration of Cherokee Strip Day those attending may want to dress in pioneer style clothing.
Stories concerning the Cherokee Strip will be told and cards and other games played. Regular meetings are on Tuesday and Thursdays, 12:30-4 p.m.
Butch and Kristi Bucher, 3705 Larkspur Drive, announce the birth of a daughter at 7:49 a.m. Sept. 9, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7-pounds, 12-ounces and was 21-inches long. She has been named Ashlea Dawn Bucher.
Maternal grandparents are Nadine Evans of Ponca City and the late Allen Evans. Paternal grandparents are Katherine Bucher of Lamont and the late Warren Bucher.
Charles Aston White is the name selected by Graeham and Laura White of Jupiter, Fla. for their son born Aug. 26, 1997 at West Palm Beach, Fla. He weighed 7-pounds, 12-ounces and was 21-inches long.
Maternal grandparents are John and Connie White of Cornish, N. H., former residents of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Peter and Marion White of Palisades, Calif.
Great-grandparents are Florence Day of Essex, England, Mary White of
Ponca City and the late Capt. John White.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
EDMOND - Edmond North went into Thursday night's game on a 14-game losing streak. The Huskies snapped that skid in convincing fashion with a 29-9 victory over Ponca City.
The Huskies riddled the Wildcat defense that had shut down potent Tulsa East Central a week before for 318 yards and four touchdowns. North quarterback Bryan Blew completed just two of five passes for 31 yards but one went for a touchdown and the other set up a score.
The Wildcats and their coaches all said before the game the Cats had to shut down the North option game. Blew ran for 113 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries, Running back Ahmad Swan had 169 yards and two TDs on 26 carries.
The Wildcats did find a better offense. Led by tailback Kris Shores (16-for-84-yards) and scrambling quarterback Eric Michael (7-for-81) the Wildcats rushed for 171 yards while Michael completed 5-of-16 passes for 69 yards and one touchdown.
But the defense failed to slow Blew and Swan and the Ponca City offense bogged down in the second half.
Edmond North won the opening coin toss and declined to receive. However, the Cats elected to kick off. That may have been their first mistake.
Just seven plays into that first possession, Blew broke loose over the left side for 50 yards and a touchdown. The Huskies threw for the two-point conversion and an 8-0 lead.
Ponca City came back with a 13-play drive to the Edmond 7. But the march stalled there and Jared Sindelar kicked a 25-yard field goal.
At that point it appeared the game would be a shootout but Ponca City stopped the next Edmond possession at midfield.
The Wildcats started their second series from their own 6. Shores got the Cats out of the shadow of the goal post, going over the left side for 27 yards. The Poncans drove to the North 10 in 11 plays before Michael hit Wes Swygert near the two and he dragged a North defender into the end zone. The two-point conversion try failed, but the Wildcats led 9-8.
But there was no stopping North the next time the Huskies got the ball as they drove 81 yards in 14 plays, converting two fourth down situations along the way. However, the big play of the drive came on third-and-11 from the Wildcat 22. Blew threw to Swan in the flat and the 190-pound back broke several tackles before being dragged down at the 7. Swan scored on the next play to put Edmond up 16-9 with 1:09 left in the half.
Surprisingly, the third period turned into a defensive struggle with neither team making a serious threat.
But Edmond started the final period by getting its offense back in gear, driving 78 yards in 12 plays. Once again, the Huskies got the big pass play when needed, With third-and-11 from the Wildcat 15, Blew found slot back Griffin Keams in the end zone for the touchdown and a 23-9 lead with 8:03 remaining.
When Ponca City went three-and-out, Edmond could feel the end of the losing streak coming to an end. The Huskies took nine plays to reach the goal line again with Swan covering the final 24 yards. North missed the extra point, its only failure of the night, but the score stood 29-9 with 2:16 left before the celebration could start.
Edmond North 29, Ponca City 9
Ponca 3 6 0 0 - 9
North 8 8 0 13 - 29
Scoring
North - Blew 50 run; Woods from Blew
Ponca - Sindelar 25 field goal
Ponca - Swygert 10 pass from Michael, pass failed
North - Swan 7 run; Swan run
North - Keams 15 pass frm Blew; Smith kick
North - Swan 24 run; kick failed
Individual Statistics
Rushing
Ponca - Shores 16-84, Michael 7-81, Combrink 1-4, Harrison 1-2. North - Swan 26-169, Blew 17-113, Boyer 1-29,. Woods 1-9, Plunkett 3-2, Kapchinske 1-(-4)
Passing
Ponca - Michael 5-16-0 69. North Blew 2-5-0 31
Receiving
Ponca - Treadway 2-33, Bentley 1-20, Swygert 2-16. North - Swan 1-16, Keams 1-15
Statistics
Ponca North
First Downs 13 14
Rushing yards 25-171 50-318
Passing yards 69 31
Comp-attempts 5-16-0 2-5-0
Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-1
Penalties yards 40 54
Punts,yards 4-29 4-37
PAWNEE - Pawnee's defense got down right offensive as the Black Bears beat the Union JVs, 29-12, Thursday night in Union-Tuttle Stadium.
The defense scored three touchdowns and a safety as the Bears avenged a lopsided loss to the Class 6A JV Trojans last year in Pawnee.
"It's something when your defense outscores your offense," a pleased coach Bobby Miller said. "It was a good, exciting game. The difference this year was that we played well from the git-go. The offense moved the ball and the defense played real well.
The defense picked off three Union passes and returned two of them, by Ty Burns and Paul Obiachio, for TDs on returns of 21 and 17 yards.
Trent Creager had a two-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown and Burns tackled the Union quarterback in the end zone for a safety.
The offense got things started for the Bears with Josh Wills capping a first-period drive with a 35-yard run.
The Bears rushed for 247 yards on the night to offset Union's 227 yards passing on 16-of-31 attempts. But three of those misses landed in the hands of Pawnee players,
Union scored on pass plays of 32 and 24 yards in the second and fourth quarters, respectively.
"We got a lot of kids into the game and we had a lot of big plays," Miller said. "It was a fun game."
Pawnee, now 2-0, is home against Cleveland in its last non-district clash next Friday.
Pawnee 29, T. Union JV 12
Pawnee 14 7 8 0 - 29
Union 0 6 0 6 - 12
Scoring
Pawnee - Wills, 35 run; Wills kick
Pawnee - Creager, 2 fumble return; Wills kick
Pawnee - Burns, 32 interception return; Wells kick
Union - 10 pass; pass failed
Pawnee - safety, Burns tackles quarterback in end zone
Pawnee - Obiachi 17 interception return; kick failed
Union - 24 pass; pass failed
Statistics
Pawnee Union JV
First Downs 12 16
Rushing yards 247 87
Passing yards 57 227
Comp-attempts 12-18-0 3-11-2
Punts, Avg. 2-39 4-263
Fumbles-lost 2-2 4-2
Penalties-yards 9-80 9-90
PCCC
2-Man Scramble, Alternate Shots
Saturday Pairings
8:16 - Bill Schutte-Mike Starbuck, Mark Palmer-Tom Palmer
8:24 - Allen Hardesty-Tom Green, Phil Knight-Ron Locke
8:32 - Joe Paden-Chip Huston, Rick Cavener-Paul Hadley
8:40 - Brice Chism-Joe Alcott, Keni Ray-Frank Rogers
8:48 - David Mills-Greg Alles, Chuck Greenwood-Paul Walker
8:56 - Bruce Newman-J.B. Hron, Don Wallace-Dan Lyhane
9:04 - Craig-David Myers, Jack Hudack-Gordon Holland
9:12 - Basil Taylor-Roy Swain, Guy Clark-Bill Rogers
9:20 - Pete Dimond-Bill Link, Paul Jackson-Ernie Clegg
9:28 - Bill Coddingham-Bill Bridwell, Shorty Stovall-M. McClain
9:36 - Ed Loosley-Jim West, Randy Lauritsen-Monte Evens
9:44 - Mike Daniels-Phil Rogers
9:52 - Tom-Andrew Rigdon, Tom Cowley-George Dickinson
10:00 - Jerry Wimberly-Dick Laramy, John Minor-Don Stephens