LOCAL

Nearly 600 Observe See You at the Pole Here
POW/MIA Tribute Set Here Sunday At VFW Dinner
Cherokee Strip Drawing Many Entrants
Noticeable Decline of Rain Amounts in July and August
Tim Connelly Eagle Honors Set for Sunday
Kaw Lake Panel Meets Tuesday
District Court
‘MOM’ Program Given At Noon Lions Club Here
Eta Delta Chapter Beginning Day At Sheehan Home
Xi Gamma Sigma To Attend Jubilee
Little News

Nearly 600 Observe See You at the Pole Here

Nearly 600 Ponca City students turned out for the national “See You at the Pole” observance Wednesday morning. Close to 3 million young people worldwide were expected to pray around their school’s flagpole today.

Numerous Ponca City area schools participated with a large number turning out. KLVV Christian radio serves as the area reporter to the national headquarters of “See You at the Pole” and records the turnout from area schools.

Results for Ponca City Schools included: Ponca City High School, 215; Ponca City Mid High; 150; Ponca City Middle School; 60, and Cornerstone Christian Academy had 24 in attendance. The event is staged specifically for teenagers but many younger students participated as well. The following elementary school numbers were reported to KLVV: Garfield Academy, 78; First Assembly, 120; and Liberty had 19 in attendance.

Also, an adult rally was held Wednesday morning at Centennial Plaza where 56 parents gathered and 20 people gathered at Smith Tool to pray for the students.

KLVV dedicated their morning programming to taking calls from “See You at the Pole” participants around the area. Program Director Tony Weir and Promotions Director Terri Busch reported hearing from over 60 schools on Wednesday morning. The team stated, “I hope our listeners were as encouraged as we were from the tremendous results of ‘See You at the Pole.’ We not only heard from the larger towns like Ponca City, Enid and Stillwater, but from a majority of the smaller towns in our neighboring counties.”

KLVV will continue to take results from around the area and then contribute them to the national results. Last year KLVV reported that close to 5,000 students participated in this annual event.

POW/MIA Tribute Set Here Sunday At VFW Dinner

Our nation honors our prisoners of war and missing in action (POW/MIA) Friday.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1201 and Auxiliary will host a special ceremony in their honor Sunday at the VFW family dinner. An open invitation is extended to all, and the celebration of the V.F.W. 100th anniversary will continue.

A POW/MIA chair covering donated by the Vietnam Veterans Association will be used, and a place setting for one will be set on their honor. Brisket will be served, and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish.

The fourth Sunday of September is the National Gold Star Parents day. Gold Star parents have lost loved ones during time of conflict in the service of our country. All Gold Star parents who have not been contacted are asked to call the VFW Auxiliary at 765-9119 in order that tribute may be extended.

Cherokee Strip Drawing Many Entrants

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Tasting of barbecue and chili should be excellent this year for the public during the Cherokee Strip Barbecue and Chili Cook-Off.

As of press time there were 31 entries in barbecue and 16 in chili. These are advance entries and entrants can pull into Wentz Camp Saturday morning with their cooking gear and register. Entries have been received from across Oklahoma and from surrounding states.

Bob Snelson of the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) will be on hand to assure the rules of the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) are followed. The Oklahoma champion will be determined here. Local and guest judges from out-of-town will be grading the barbecue.

Tom Sneider, Tulsa, of the Chili Association Society International (CASI) will make sure the chili meets the standards set out by CASI. A team of local and out-of-town judges will be involved here also.

First order of the day-long activities benefiting Hospice kicks-off with a pancake breakfast served in the Mess Hall at Wentz. Breakfast for the public is to be served 7 to 9 a.m. The fee is $3.50 for adults and $2 for children.

Children’s activities and games are slated from 9 a.m., to 2:30 p.m. While Mom and Dad are out tasting chili and barbecue, or listening to the entertainment there are lots of activities to keep the youngsters busy.

Youths can enjoy eating cotton candy, or getting their faces painted or bouncing in the Moon Walk. Other games, according to Mary James, chairman, are “plunko,” pick-a-duck, spend the wheel, treasure hunt, button making and the sucker tree.

Added to this year’s fun is a demonstration by the GOOFS (model airplanes). These demonstrations are enjoyed by all ages.

Public Tasting

Public tasting of chili and barbecue begins at noon and will last until 2 p.m., or when the food runs out, which ever comes first. Serious tasters should be there ahead of time to either buy their $5 tasting kits or exchange their prepaid coupons for the kits. This year cash will be taken for kits and the only tickets to be sold are for youth activities.

To go along with the chili and barbecue, the Hospice group will be serving ice cream, cobbler beginning at 10 a.m.

Entertainment

Entertainment begins on stage at 10 a.m., with the band Overdrive. At noon the Po-Hi brass quintet plays, followed at 12:30 p.m., by the Sky Pilots Christian Band. And at 2:30 p.m., The Renaissance Quintet will play.

Filling in during breaks is Jennifer Shae Ellis.

Awards

The awards ceremony is slated for 3 p.m. At that time the winners are to be announced. The chili entries earn points toward the world cook-off in Terlingua, Texas. The Oklahoma barbecue champion is expected to receive invitations to the Jack Daniels Cook-off in Kentucky and other major cook-offs.

New this year are the youth’s barbecue and chili categories. Already six entries have been received for barbecue in this division. Two entries have been received so far in the civic division. The 101 Ranch Rodeo Foundation and the Ambucs are entered, according to Loretta Leathers, cook-off chairman.

There is no admission to the grounds. Parking is in the pageant area at Lake Ponca Park and three shuttles will run continuously.

The cook-off is hosted by Professionals Today, a women’s service club. Volunteers from the club, Hospice and other sources put on the cook-off, with the sponsorship of a number of local merchants and financial institutions. Over $6,000 will be given in prizes. Sponsors include Conoco, Dr. Pepper, Pioneer Bank, KPNC, Budweiser, Kingfisher Kounty Kookers, ADPC, Braudrick Printery, Home National bank, Southwest Business Products and Toni’s Westside Drug.

Noticeable Decline of Rain Amounts in July and August

By MAX STOKESBERRY

News Staff Writer

July and August, not unexpectedly, brought the warmest temperatures of 1999 to this locale, according to the Universal Weather Station at Municipal Airport. At the same time there was a noticeable decline in the amount of rainfall following an extremely soggy wheat harvest.

Except for 1.85 inches of moisture in February, July and August were well below preceding months with moisture totals of only 2.02 and 2.46 inches. May and June were the big contributors, with 9.80 and 12.19 inches, to an eight-month total of 41.84.

The latter figure was 16.24 inches above normal with two-thirds of the year gone. At that point 8.16 inches of additional moisture would be needed to make this an unprecedented third straight year to record 50 inches or more.

The first half of September netted another 5.43 inches, reducing to only 2.73 the amount of precipitation required during the last three months of 1999 to reach the 50-inch mark. And 4.02 to tie last year’s record measurement of 51.29 inches.

Three days, Aug. 2-4, produced 2.20 inches of the month’s total, with 1.85 of this amount coming on the 3rd. There was no rain during the next 16 days, followed by .26-inch on the 21st, which preceded 10 more dry days to wind up the month.

While August was .9-inch below normal in rainfall, its daily temperature average was three degrees above normal. It registered a high of 107 degrees, which seems likely to stand as the hottest mark of 1999. The coolest night-time temperature last month was the 61 degrees recorded on the 24th.

July and August apparently will be the only months chalking up three-digit heat marks this year. In addition to the 107 on the 26th, the sun bore down hard on six other August days with readings of 106, 104, 102, 101 (twice) and 100 degrees.

The year’s other marks of 100 or more came in the last nine days of July, which posted figures of 105, 103 (twice), 101 (twice) and four 100s. September went as high as 98, but seems to be moving toward cooler figures as autumn approaches.

With the year’s highest and lowest temperatures probably settled, dyed-in-the-wool weather watchers may now start focusing on the date of the first freeze of the fall season, and whether or not 1999 can become the third straight year to measure 50 or more inches of precipitation.

The earliest freeze of the last three decades came on the last day of September in 1984. The first fall frost occurred 19 times in October and 10 times in November. These dates included Nov. 6 in 1997 and Nov. 11 last year. Nov. 16, 1988, stands as the latest time for a fall frost debut in the past 30 years.

Tim Connelly Eagle Honors Set for Sunday

Boy Scout Troop 5 will hold an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Tim Connelly on Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Maryıs Church. Troop 5 Scoutmaster is Fred Spellman, Bill Schula is the committee chairman, and the troop is sponsored by St. Maryıs Knights of Columbus.

Tim began Scouting as a Tiger Cub in Houston, Texas. As a Webelos Cub Scout, he earned the Arrow of Light award in Carolyn Hopkinsıs den at Woodlandıs Pack 17.

In Troop 5, Tim served as patrol leader, troop guide, quartermaster, senior patrol leader and junior assistant scoutmaster. Special activities include serving as crew leader on his second trek at Philmont Scout Ranch and traveling the Rocky Mountain States on the Troop Tour in 1994. Tim has earned 28 merit badges and the Ad Altarei Dei and the Pope Plus XII religious emblems.

Tim was on Pine Tree junior leader training staff for two years, serving as an instructor and as assistant senior patrol leader. Currently, he is a member of the Order of the Arrow.

For his eagle project, Tim planned and directed installation of playground equipment at St. Maryıs Child Care Center.

Kaw Lake Panel Meets Tuesday

The monthly meeting of the Kaw Lake Association will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Golden Corral, North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the business meeting will start promptly at noon.

Immediately following the meeting, there will be a brief training session, for advertising sales for the Kaw Lake Magazine. Those in attendance are asked to remain for the brief presentation. Anyone unable to attend is asked to contact the Kaw Lake Association office, 580-762-9494.

The meeting agenda at noon includes treasurer’s report, fairs, Red Carpet Country ad status, Kaw Challenge, Christmas in September, KawFest 2000, website, committee chairmen, strategic plan and long range planning retreat, fishing report and executive director’s report.

District Court

Newkirk

Marriage Licenses

Matthew Douglas Grudowski, 22, and Candice Kay Clinton, 17, both of Ponca City.

Michael Lee Pruett, 28, and Tanya Lynn Watson, 24, both of Greeley, Colo.

Jack Joe Merciez, 63, and Mary Anne Day, 55, both of Ponca City.

Kent David Ball, 21, and Kesha Dawn Bales, 24, both of Ponca City.

Bobby Joe Laughlin, 54, and Karen Sue Eddings, 57, both of Blackwell.

Darrell Ray Steelmon, 37, Blackwell, and LaDonna Kay Cook, 35, Tonkawa.

Aaron Lee McKinley, 29, and Tana Renee Wilson, 30, both of Ponca City.

Ricky Lee Ford, 28, and Amanda Lin VanFlenker, 21, both of Clovis, Calif.

Ronald Lee Buchanan, 30, and Venus Lynn Gooch, 29, both of Ponca City.

Todd Richard Truitt, 32, and Marlene Raye Grant, 30, both of Absecon, N.J.

Christopher Jon Senseman, 41, and Deanna Kay Eggers, 47, both of Ponca City.

Ronald Dean Hill, 45, and Sheryle Louise Hill, 44, both of Ponca City.

Colbert Cole, 48, and Harriet Emily Cerre, 40, both of Ponca City.

Carl Harry Roady, 86, and Lois Oleta Wilkerson, 85, both of Ponca City.

Divorces Sought

Vivian Jacquelyn Clinton vs. Charles Edward Clinton.

Sherrie Schultz vs. Kenneth A. Schultz.

Divorces Granted

Karey Jewel Riddle vs. Scott James Riddle.

Civil Petitions

Pamela K. Mullins Borel vs. Myra K. Heilman, M.D., et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Randy D. Robinson vs. Owen Hawzipta; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Justin B. Williams; plaintiff seeking judgment for $25,629.69.

Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Russell S. Rolf, et al.; plaintiff seeking foreclosure for $51,305.69.

Providian National Bank vs. Clinton L. Blakley; plaintiff seeking judgment for $12,147.67.

‘MOM’ Program Given At Noon Lions Club Here

Dr. Paul Denney of Enid gave the program at the Sept. 8 meeting of the Noon Lions Club and spoke of MOM — membership, organization, motivation.

Denney, a former professor of fine arts at Phillips University in Enid, has been zone chairman and district governor of Arkansas, as well as starting a leader dog program in Oklahoma. He pointed out that Lions Club is the largest service organization in the world today. He stressed that if only one person invites a person to join the Lions Club, they have a 10 percent chance of that individual accepting. If two people ask, there is a 50 percent chance, and with three people, an 80 percent chance.

Guests included student Leos Rory Peterson and Claire Sonnichson. Other guests included Rick Osborn and Homer Nickleson. Rick Myers served as rookie tail twister.

The Noon Lions Club, started by E.W. Marland, meets every Wednesday at the American Legion, 407 West South Avenue. Membership consists of men and women from the local business community who have a desire to serve the community. They provide eye exams and eyeglasses to underprivileged children in the community and sponsor other programs of sight conservation. In addition, they sponsor Leo Clubs at the East Middle School and at Po-Hi, which offer a chance for experience in leadership and community service to young men and women from the eighth through 12th grades. Any interested, eligible youth, contact Lilly or Susan at 762-5659.

DEATHS

Milton LeRoy Holman
Arnetta M. Washington
Henry H. Huth

Milton LeRoy Holman

BLACKWELL — Milton LeRoy “Squirrel” Holman, longtime Blackwell businessman, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 15, 1999, in rural Blackwell. He was 62.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Wayne Bookout officiating. Burial will be in Blackwell Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted by members of the Blackwell Masonic Lodge.

Milton LeRoy “Squirrel” Holman was born Nov. 23, 1936 to Arnum “Arnie” and Roberta Lee (Rudd) Holman. He grew up in the Blackwell area, attending Cooper School and graduating from Blackwell High School in 1955.

After graduation, Holman began working in drilling operations for the Dave Morgan Oil Company in Blackwell. He later worked for various other drilling companies. He then worked for both Blackwell Zinc and Bales Salvage from 1960-1974. Holman created the Blackwell Truck and Roustabout Service in 1975 and operated it until 1986. During this time he also created Squirrel Oil and Gas Company which he was operating at the time of his death. He was a member of the Blackwell Masonic Lodge, Shriners and the Scottish Rite.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Holman of Blackwell; one daughter, Cristy Crumrine of Tonkawa; four sons, Cody of Ponca City, and Clint, Clayton and Coy Holman, all of Blackwell; three sisters, Thurra Wynn of Blackwell, Jacque Feldman of Cypress, Texas, and Dixie Todd of Enid; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Ray Holman.

Casket bearers will be Max Ebert, Don Rains, Terry Wilbanks, Jim Thilsted, Curtis Ham and Charles Inmon.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Holman’s name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Diabetes Fund, or to the Blackwell Masonic Lodge, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.

Arnetta M. Washington

Arnetta M. Washington, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at Shawn Manor. She was 85.

The family will host a memorial service Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ with Mr. Don Huddleston officiating. The funeral service will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., under the direction of Bunker Brother’s Mortuary at a later date. Local arrangements are by Trout Funeral Home.

Born April 3, 1914, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, she was the daughter of Harry C. and Edith Henderson Wood. In 1920, she moved with her parents to California. She graduated from Eagle Rock High School near Pasadena, Calif., and attended the Oregon State University in Corvallis. During World War II, Arnetta worked as an electrical draftsman at the Bremerton, Wash., naval shipyard.

On Feb. 14, 1945, she married Thomas Washington in San Francisco, Calif. The couple moved to Ephrata, Wash., where Arnetta was employed with the Bureau of Reclamation. In the early 1950’s, they moved to Las Vegas, Nev., and she went to work for the Clark County (Nev.) Assessor’s office, retiring in 1979 as supervisor of the mapping section. Mr. Washington preceded her in death in 1972. She moved to Ponca City in 1995 and was a resident of Westminster Village. She was a member of Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. She was a member of several organizations including the American Professional Business Women, senior citizen’s groups and square dance groups.

A sister, Margeretta W. Beam of Ponca City; three nephews and one niece survive her. In addition to her parents and husband, one brother, Herb Wood preceded her in death.

The family requests contributions be made in her memory to Colorado Christian Services, 4796 South Broadway, Suite 110, Englewood, CO 80110 or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 76401.

There will be no viewing at the funeral home, however, the family will be at the home of Margeretta W. Beam, 1400 Reveille Drive.

Obituaries

Henry H. Huth

Henry H. Huth, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 78.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church celebrated by the Rev. John J. Michalicka. A vigil service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Father Michalicka officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Henry was born Dec. 18, 1920, in Kansas City, Mo., to Louis and Alice (Gadwood) Huth. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois. Henry served as Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

On May 22, 1948, he married Mildred E. “Millie” Nutile in Kansas City, Mo. After graduating with a chemical engineering degree from the University of Illinois, Henry worked for Phillips Petroleum in Kansas City for the next 10 years. He then attended the University of Missouri law school at night while continuing to support his family as an engineer. In 1959, he and Millie moved to Ponca City where they raised their four boys and Henry began his career as a patent attorney with Conoco. He retired as Assistant Patent Counsel in 1985.

Mr. Huth was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He served on the archdiocesan pastoral finance committee and served as an officer of the St. Mary’s Parish council. Additionally, he served on the board of directors of Unity High School in Ponca City. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and the American Patent Law Association. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Elks Lodge and the Ponca City Country Club. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening and collecting stamps.

He is survived by his wife, Millie; four sons, Paul of San Diego, Calif., Vincent of Nashville, Tenn., Douglas and his wife Katie of Mountain City, Texas, and Christopher and his wife Alyson of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, William Huth of Peach Bottom, Pa., and Charles Huth of St. Louis, Mo.; and two grandchildren, Victoria and Francesca Huth both of Mountain City, Texas. In addition to his parents, a sister, Eleanor Putthoff, and a brother, Louis Huth preceded him in death.

Casket bearers will be his sons, Paul, Vincent, Douglas and Christopher Huth, and Joe Kotarski and Roger Nutile. Honorary bearers will be William Huth, Charles Huth, Steve Putthoff, Dick Balfanz, Dick Collins, Frank Koster, William Miller, Oran Beguin, Kenneth Venzke, Bob Coleman, Ron Carlson, Joe Reinert, and Cort Schupbach.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School Foundation, P.O. Box 1330, Ponca City, OK 74602 or to the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at 1704 Monument.

paid obituary

NEWS BRIEFS

Subject Held — An employee from Wal-Mart requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 10:11 p.m. Thursday concerning a shoplifter. An officer was assigned and a 19-year-old woman was held for petit larceny.

Vandalism — The manager at Braum’s reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:39 a.m. Thursday that some vandalism had been done to the building. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken.

Ponca Lodge — A regular business meeting for Ponca Lodge No. 83 A.F. & A.M. will be held Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Visiting Masons are welcome to attend.

Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv.

VFW Dinner — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1201 and auxiliary will have a family dinner on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m. at the post home. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert.

Play Pin Ceramics, Pine and Central 765-2359. Now till December 15th. All Greeenware 20% off. All firing 1/3 rd. off. Mine, Yours or Theirs. Get Y2K calender free with purchase. adv.

Slates Workshop — The Oklahoma Marginal Well Commission is presenting a workshop at the Pawhuska Elks Lodge at 10 a.m., on Tuesday. The workshop will instruct operators on how to complete Oklahoma Tax Commission forms to obtain gross production tax credit. The majority of leases in Osage County may qualify for the tax refund. Those eligible may receive a rebate in the amount of over 85 percent of the gross production tax.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv.

Work Session Canceled — The regular work session for the Ponca City Board of Commission set for Monday at 2 p.m. in the Public Safety Center has been canceled, according to the city clerk’s office.

30% OFF selected Brighton handbags, wallets, belts, watches, & jewelry. Lowry’s of Pawhuska. adv.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:27 a.m. Thursday that a child had been hit by a vehicle at the intersection of North Third Street and East Highland Avenue. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a report was taken that the child had been picked up by a parent.

$500 Gift Certificate for Fine Arts Festival artwork given away 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19th. No purchase necessary. Must be 16 to enter and present to win. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2100 block of North Union Street at 7:32 a.m. Thursday that a 35-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant.

Ready for 2000? Millennium picture frames, candles, gifts-collectible ornaments. Mrs. Brown's Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of West Hartford Avenue at 3:04 a.m. Friday that an 18-year-old man was being held on two city warrants for failure to appear.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 800 block of South First Street at 3:46 a.m. Friday that a 38-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear.

Smoke Alarm — The Communications Center received a call at 4:36 a.m. Friday from a person in the 900 block of West Oklahoma Avenue that a smoke alarm was going off. Officials from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and found the broiler had been left on with the oven full of pots and pans and heat had caused the alarm. The situation was handled.

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

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 12:10 p.m. Thursday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred at the intersection of Cedar Street and East Hartford Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that a minor injury accident had occurred.

Kids/Her Review now accepting children’s, women’s fall consignments. 309 E. Grand. adv.

Subject Held — An employee at Wal-Mart requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 1:36 p.m. Thursday to handle three shoplifters. An officer was assigned and a 48-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl were held for petit larceny.

Pauline's Shrimp peel. All you can eat, $11.95, Friday the 17th. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv.

Accident — A vehicle accident in the 2100 block of Cedar Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:04 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Cleanest one bedroom garage apartment in town. Lease, deposit and local references. No pets. 313 East Highland. 767-1102 day. 765-1161 evenings. adv.

Stereo Stolen — A man at Hastings reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:03 p.m. Thursday that his stereo had been stolen from his vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 6:36 p.m. Thursday from the intersection of North Sixth Street and East Hazel Avenue that a 21-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Southwest Connection formerly at 313 East Grand now has a booth at Grand Avenue Mall or

Terri's Toys; near Sprays and Bank America. Pottery, kachinas, silver jewelry, etc. Still available. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:03 a.m. Thursday that a 19-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay.

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

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Fourth Street and Circle Drive at 9:17 p.m. Thursday that a 29-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension.

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.

Structure Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:35 a.m. Friday that there was a possible structure fire north of Mid-America Door. All stations from the Ponca City Fire Department responded, and first arrival found a dumpster at 2501 North Ash Street on fire. Personnel of two fire units handled the situation.

Injury Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:55 p.m. Thursday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred at the intersection of Kygar Road and East Hartford Avenue. Four officers of the Ponca City Police Department and four units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. Two people were taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. A report was taken.

Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East South Avenue and South Fourteenth Street at 1:35 a.m. Friday that a 20-year-old man was being held for DUI.

Cook Stove Problem — A woman from the 600 block of South Palm Street reported to the Communications Center at 3:02 a.m. Friday that she was having a problem with a cook stove leaking gas. Units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and the gas was turned off to the apartment.

LIFESTYLES

Eta Delta Chapter Beginning Day At Sheehan Home

Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held its Beginning Day meeting in the home of Wanda Sheehan. Special guest, Pam Lanman, was welcomed by 13 chapter members.

Wanda Sheehan, president, conducted the meeting, and the proposed chapter budget was discussed and approved. New yearbooks were distributed, and committee assignments were reviewed. Members shared highlights of their summer activities. Cecelia Schieber and Paula Harryman will co-host the first chapter social on Sept. 25.

Wanda Sheehan, president, presided over the first regular chapter meeting held on Sept. 13 hosted by Carla McGregor. Fifteen members welcomed Pam Lanman’s return as an active member of the chapter, and Linda Sparks was welcomed as a special guest.

Betty Wyatt, service chairman, reviewed the monthly service projects for the year. As September’s project, Lifeline will received a $50 donation.

Members will exchange “fall” secret sister gifts at the first meeting in October. Cecelia Schieber will assist Paula Harryman in hosting a couples’ dinner social on Sept. 25.

Judy Branch received the Beta Bud Basket, and Paula Harryman won the door prize. Cecelia Schieber will host the next chapter meeting on Sept. 27.

Carla McGregor presented an enjoyable program on her recent trip to Natchez, Miss. and the deep south.

Xi Gamma Sigma To Attend Jubilee

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met on Sept. 14 in the home of Juni Parks. Peggy Cookson, president, reminded members that chapter dues were payable. Social chairman Margaret Price announced the social for September would be attending the Oklahoma Jubilee in Shidler on Sept. 18. The featured entertainer will be David Frizell. Any members wishing to attend are asked to meet at Leora’s at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The next meeting will be held in the home of Catherine Horner, who will also give the program. After the meeting, a program was given by Ms. Parks on the many uses of fabric softener sheets. Each member received an envelope with a list of the uses and a softener sheet.

Little News

Announcing the birth of a son are Tim and Sandra Caughlin of Tonkawa. Daniel Alan Caughlin was born at 7:58 a.m., Aug. 23, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He has a brother, Michael, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Bert and Kathy Marley of Roswell, N.M. Paternal grandparents are Donald and Helen Caughlin of Tonkawa. Paternal great-grandfather is John Caughlin of Tonkawa.

Grace Caroline Kosley is the name selected by Alan and Betty Faye (Cutler) Kosley for their daughter born at 6:09 p.m., Aug. 28, 1999, at Cypress Fairbanks Hospital in Cypress, Texas. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20 1/4 inches long. She has twin brothers, Alex and Austin.

Maternal grandparents are Jack and Betty Cutler of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Pat Kosley of Colorado Springs, Colo.

EDUCATION

Ponca City News Education Guide
Fall Distance Learning Courses Offered By Oklahoma Colleges Now Available Online
Childhood Program Offered to Residents
First Assembly Holds PTF Meeting
Tips from Teachers of the Year
Woodlands PTA To Host School Carnival

Ponca City News Education Guide

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The Ponca City News would like to do everything possible to help the educators (teachers, principals, etc.) that submit articles to The News. Following are several suggestions which may help you in getting the best possible publicity for your school.

Deadlines

Be prompt in meeting deadlines. Deadline for stories and pictures for Friday’s Education section is noon on Wednesday.

Deadline for daily editions is noon the day prior to publication. These deadlines are not set arbitrarily. Stories and headlines must be written and edited on computer and sent to typesetter. Layout sheets for the composing room must be completed. Pages are then set up by hand in the composing room, photographed and printed. These things take time. Deadlines for the Education section are earlier than certain other portions of the newspaper since this section is completed first.

Although reporting on past events at your school is important, keep in mind that upcoming events are considered more newsworthy and thus receive priority. Just as in other sections of the newspaper, Education section readers are interested in NEWS. An event which is 10 days old is not as newsworthy as one which is one day old.

Please try to submit your stories within two days after the event. Please do not ‘save’ stories or pictures and submit two or three at a time. The older the story or picture the more likely it will have to give way to more recent news if an editor is forced to delete copy due to lack of space.

Please keep in mind that the Education section is only one page. It is next to impossible to submit two pictures and a story and expect them to run together on the same page.

Legibility

Be legible. If possible, type or print your news releases. Misspelled names are usually the result of an editor being unable to read handwritten submissions. Because of the hundreds of names which appear in the newspaper, an editor seldom has the time to double check all spellings.

Names

Children like to have their names spelled correctly (as do the parents). We do try our best to be accurate but we need your help.

If there are unusual names, put a small check over each one to let the editor know you have checked them for accuracy. It is important to remember that no name is so simple that it can’t be spelled more than one way.

Pictures

Keep picture possibilities in mind at your school. The News is happy to run pictures you have taken providing the quality of the photo is good. The News will not accept pictures of check passing, honor roll members, scholarship winners or college graduates. The only pictures of college graduates that will run are students that receive at least a master’s degree. Please understand that hundreds of Ponca City students graduate from colleges every year and The News does not have enough room to run everything.

Kristi Hayes, Education Editor, is usually available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like her to take a picture you need to call at least two days in advance. Her schedule is very busy during the school year and it is impossible to call her and expect her to take a picture in ten minutes. Since numerous activities occur at night, it is also impossible for The News to provide a photographer at these events.

Color or black and white photographs are acceptable if they are clear and not too dark. Polaroids can seldom be used since these do not reproduce well. Check with the editor.

Description

All stories submitted will be edited and rewritten in newspaper style after submission to the editor. However, you will find that fewer changes are made if newspaper style is followed.

Check stories in the newspaper for comparison. Tip: the most newsworthy or interesting part of the story comes first. Keep the five Ws in mind: Who, What, When, Where and Why (and, sometimes, how). Newspaper stories use the “inverted pyramid” style of writing. In other words, the most important or interesting facts are used in the “lead” or beginning paragraphs. Space is limited in the Education section. Longer stories will probably be cut so make sure the important information is at the beginning.

Other Information

Please be sure to include a name and phone number (where you can be reached during business hours) at the top of each story.

If you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at 765-3311.

Fall Distance Learning Courses Offered By Oklahoma Colleges Now Available Online

OKLAHOMA CITY — Information on more than 600 courses and 33 degree programs offered electronically by Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities this fall is now available on the Oklahoma Electronic Campus at www.ok-electroniccampus.org.

Hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Electronic Campus Web site enables Oklahomans to search for both undergraduate and graduate courses by subject; institution; level; and primary delivery method, such as interactive television, the Internet or videotape.

Oklahomans can also view detailed course listings that include class schedules, course descriptions, course requirements, enrollment procedures and estimated course costs. In some cases, students can even register for courses electronically.

Additionally, Oklahomans can link to college and university homepages to find detailed information about degree programs delivered electronically.

Institutions update information on the Electronic Campus frequently, so students are encouraged to check the site often.

Chancellor Hans Brisch emphasized that courses and degree programs delivered electronically meet academic standards established by the State Regents.

“Students can be assured that courses and programs available through the Electronic Campus meet the same academic standards as those delivered on college and university campuses,” Brisch said. “And courses offered electronically are taught by qualified faculty and provide for student and faculty interaction.”

Brisch also said that the majority of courses are delivered via OneNet, the state’s telecommunications and information network for education and government.

For example, of the courses currently listed on the Electronic Campus, 43 percent are offered via two-way interactive television. Approximately 29 percent of the courses are delivered through the Internet, and 23 percent are offered through other technologies, such as computer-assisted instruction and audioconferencing. The remaining 5 percent use broadcast, television, cable or videocassettes.

“The Electronic Campus is an excellent example of how Oklahoma colleges and universities are striving to meet the needs of growing numbers of students who are seeking alternative ways to fulfill their educational goals,” said State Regents Chairman Bill W. Burgess Jr.

“In 1997-98 alone, Oklahoma colleges and universities had more than 23,500 enrollments in electronically-delivered courses, and we expect that number to grow.”

Childhood Program Offered to Residents

Ponca City Schools are starting a nationally acclaimed early childhood program “Parents As Teachers.” This will be a voluntary program, which is free to any expectant parent or those who have children newborn to three years old.

The Oklahoma Parents As Teachers (OPAT) program includes:

— Personal visits by a professionally trained parent educator.

— Free developmental screenings.

— Group meetings on a wide variety of child rearing topics.

— Resource network to help find resources beyond the scope of OPAT.

The goal is to provide all families with support in helping you to become your child’s best fire teacher.

An informational meeting and enrollment night will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family Resource Center, 700 West Broadway.

Contact Shawn Krehbiel, certified parent educator, at 767-9509 for more information or questions.

First Assembly Holds PTF Meeting

The first meeting of the 1999-2000 Parent/Teacher Fellowship (PTF) at First Assembly Christian School met on Sept. 9 to discuss important school information.

Kelly Mayer, PTF President, discussed all the work that the PTF had accomplished during the summer and the fundraisers planned for the school year. Jackie Hughes, principal, spoke to the parents about the student’s positive response to the changes in the school’s lunch program.

During the summer, the PTF was able to purchase for the computer lab: new tables and mousepads and two new computers. Also purchased were two large picnic tables for the playground area. These will allow the students to lunch outside or the teachers to take classes outside to add variety to the day. Other equipment acquired included a bike rack, PE equipment, decorations for the school and fans for the classrooms.

One of the most exciting items for the teachers, administrators, and students was the installation of an intercom system. There is also a cordless phone for teachers on playground duty. They will be in easy reach of the office and have the ability to directly dial 911 in the event of an emergency.

Fundraisers for this year include candy bar sales, popcorn days, Spring portraits, skating parties at Skate World, a book fair, Thanksgiving luncheon, Sloppy Joe/Volleyball night, Tater and Talent Night, and the Spring Carnival. A large fundraiser will be a two-day event, ‘The Truth About Dinosaurs.” This will be a multimedia presentation including full-sized dinosaur skeletons assembled in the gym, a video presentation, surround sound, and a question and answer time. Area Christian schools, churches, home schoolers and the public will be invited to attend.

The need for a flashing school-zone light was pursued. With the opening of Bradley from Fifth Street to Fourteenth Street, the traffic has increased greatly, along with the speed of the drivers. Many parents commented that they are wary of allowing their children to walk or cross the street for these reasons.

Other PTF officers for this year include Cherody Janda, vice president; Khrystal Humble, secretary; LaDonna Miller, treasurer; and Pam Wilburn, publicity.

Tips from Teachers of the Year

The state Teachers of the Year across the United States were asked to share their best advice for parents to ensure that their child has a successful school year. The top ten tips from the nation's leading teachers are listed below.

1. Create and organize a quiet place at home for the child to study. Provide the tools needed to “do the job” — a dictionary, a comfortable chair, good lighting, pens and pencils, and set a schedule and routine for homework. Older children may benefit from a dayplanner or organizer.

2. Communicate with your child — every day. Ask him or her what happened at school in conversation, not as an inquisition. Share what you are working on, too. Accentuate the positive and discuss negatives in a problem-solving context.

3. Read with or to your child every day. Reading is the foundation for all other learning. Make sure books, newspapers and magazines are available to your children, and let them see you reading!

4. Get to know your child’s teacher or teachers. During the first weeks of school, make an appointment to meet the teachers, and then communicate with them throughout the year.

5. Encourage active and continuous learning with your child. Discuss books or news articles you have both read, or talk about plays or art exhibits you have seen together.

6. Appreciate and celebrate your child for who he or she is and not just for what they accomplish. Nurture their creative spirit through activities that encourage individual expression.

7. Talk about returning to school in a positive and excited way.

8. Encourage your child to get involved in extra-curricular activities. This helps increase your child’s sense of belonging to the school community.

9. Volunteer in your child’s school. There is no better way to show your child that you support and value education than by being a part of the school community. Everyone has something to offer — whether it’s spending a few hours a week helping in classes, making classroom presentations, or assisting in the principal’s office.

10. Set goals with your child and help find ways to meet them. Suggest organizing large projects into timelines.

Woodlands PTA To Host School Carnival

Woodlands Elementary PTA is hosting their annual school carnival on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 2005 East Woodlands.

“Crazy Days” is the theme and good food and fun will be had by all that attend. Hotdogs and submarine sandwiches will be served along with homemade desserts. Food purchasers will be eligible for a drawing which includes 50 pounds of beef, and other prizes donated by local businesses.

Twenty-seven game booths will be on hand including a dunk tank, cakewalk, white elephant booth, moonwalk, spaceball, funcycles and a hayrack ride.

Monies raised will support 1999-2000 PTA projects. The public is invited to attend.

RELIGION

St. Paul’s UMW Plans Celebration Sunday Of Women in Ministry Sunday
Wesleyan Bible Church Announces Revival
Promise Keepers ‘Still Standing’ After two Years
Trinity Church of Nazarene Sets Fund Raiser
Albright UMC Consecrate Acolytes
Talent Search Coming September 22
Dr. Walvoord on Video at Pioneer Christian
‘Come Let Us Reason Together’
Woodlands Christian Church Plans Addition to Church Staff Sunday
Crop Walk Planned Sunday

St. Paul’s UMW Plans Celebration Sunday Of Women in Ministry Sunday

The United Methodist Women at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan, will lead a celebration of all women in ministry this Sunday at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. worship services.

The Rev. Beth A. Gustafson will be the special guest preacher. Lana Jones of St. Paul’s was impressed by the Rev. Gustafson’s bubbly and enthusiastic personality when she pastored the First United Methodist Church at Aransas Pass, Texas and invited her to come to St. Paul’s for a visit.

The Rev. Gustafson is an ordained Elder in the Southwest Texas Conference, and is now located in Atlanta, Ga. developing an original idea called Global Challenge 2. This is a television ministry which shows the various missions of non-profit organizations. The TV shows promote the goodness in the world and challenge communities to help their neighbor, Jones pointed out.

The Rev. Gustafson has achieved many honors and participated in many community activities. She served as a Chaplain at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and was one of 37 chaplains. Also, since 1996 she has served as the Chair of the Conference Board of Global Ministries. She can speak Spanish fluently and worked with San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries (Ministries to the Homeless). She also used her Spanish in working with Spanish speaking children.

The Rev. Gustafson attended Emory University in Atlanta and received her Masters of Divinity in 1994. She received the Humanitarian Award, the G. Ray Jordan Award (Integrating Multicultural Needs with Academics), and the Dean’s Academic Award while attending Emory University. Before entering seminary, she taught Special Education in Leander, Texas; and worked in land and business management in Austin, Houston and San Antonio, Texas.

Church Briefs

Wesleyan Bible Church Announces Revival

The Wesleyan Bible Church at 410 Fairview Avenue, Ponca City, invites everyone to a Fall Revival. Come and hear the Rev. Gerald Wright of Crossville, Tenn., an evangelist with the Bible Methodist Connection of Tennessee, who will be ministering the Word.

The Rev. Mr. Wright and his wife, Delores, will also be singing some of your favorite hymns during the week. Pastor Terry Jackson, and the congregation at the Wesleyan Bible Church are looking forward to this week long series of meetings.

Mark your calendars and plan on being there each evening starting Monday, Sept. 20. The services are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 through Sept. 25 with a closing service at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. If you need further information, call the church at 765-7212.

Promise Keepers ‘Still Standing’ After two Years

“Still Standing” (after two years) Men of the Plains Promise Keepers in association with Christian Radio Station KLVV 98.3/88.7 FM will present an evening of Christian Family Celebration commemorating the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 4, 1997 Promise Keepers “Stand in the Gap” Rally at Washington, D.C.

The evening is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30 at Enid’s Cherokee Strip Conference Center. The meal starts at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. The food will be a Roast Pig Dinner along with tea, water and coffee. Prizes will include CDs, Beanie Babies and concert tickets. Cost for the evening is $10 per person (all ages).

The program will be “Impact International Evangelistic Team” featuring John Kopta (former member of John Jacobs “Power Team” featured on TBN Christian Television). Also messages from Promise Keeper Ambassador Pastor Cecil McCurdy and Pastor Monte Anderson recently returned from a Missions Trip to North Vietnam.

A love offering will be taken for Impact International, and seating is limited. For tickets phone Phil or Mona at 580-233-1435.

Trinity Church of Nazarene Sets Fund Raiser

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 401 South Perry has scheduled a fund raiser for Sunday, Sept. 19 at 12 noon, it was announced this week.

Cost will be $1.50 a plate for children, ages 5 to 12, and $3 for adults. Additional plates will be $1.00 each.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy some good, ole Christian fellowship while eating a good meal. Attend the church of your choice, and join the folks at Trinity for lunch this Sunday.

Albright UMC Consecrate Acolytes

A number of young people were presented for consecration to the Office of Acolyte at the Albright United Methodist Church during worship service on Sunday, Aug. 29.

They were Mollie Brown, Anna Combs-Francis, Andrew Dehn, Andy Elliott, Ashleigh Elliott, Cierra Helton, Joanne McClelland, Jamie McGaughey, Shelby Swanson, and Lauren Webb.

Each child had participated in four training sessions with Pastor Sheila Combs-Francis during the month of August. They will not only be lighting the candles for worship, but will assist the pastor with communion, offering, and baptism.

Each child was given a cross as a reminder of their service to God and the church.

Talent Search Coming September 22

Southern Communications of Nashville, Tennessee is conducting a song and artist search. The Southern Gospel Talent Search will offer grand-prize winners a national release to Southern Gospel Radio. Entry forms will be available Sept. 22, 1999. All entries must be received no later than Wednesday, Nov. 10, l999.

For over 15 years Southern Communications has charted radio hits for such artists as Ricky Skaggs, the Cathedrals, the Gaither Vocal Band, The Martins, and Bruce Carroll among others.

To receive entry information call 615-345.2500 or visit Southern Communications on the web @ www.socompro.mid-tn.com.

Dr. Walvoord on Video at Pioneer Christian

Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard, will be presenting Dr. John Walvoord on video this Sunday night, Sept. 18. The video will be aired during evening service from 6 to 7 p.m.

Dr. Walvoord will be speaking on “The Rapture”. This is the second video in a series of six entitled “The Road to Armageddon and Beyond.”

The congregation at Pioneer Christian Church extends an open invitation to everyone to join them. Please contact the church at 762-8858 for more information. And God bless all!

‘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 at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels - nursery through adult. Watch the Search program on Sunday at 8 a.m. TV Channel 5 or TV Channel 8.

“Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” I Corinthians 16:13.

Paul had defended his faith to the Sanhedrin and was sent to Caesarea and would have to defend himself again. This time he would be tried by Gov. Felix. Paul had been prepared by God and had prepared himself for what lay ahead.

It is the same with the mountains and valleys you are called to travel. You must prepare, trust that God will be with you every step of the way.

Annual Fall Rummage Sale Set at Grace Church

The annual Fall Rummage Sale is coming at Grace Episcopal Church — Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25. The sale is scheduled for the Parish Hall on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon.

Proceeds for the sale will go for outreach within the church and throughout the Ponca City community.

Mark your calendars now, and be at Grace Church for this semi-annual event.

Woodlands Christian Church Plans Addition to Church Staff Sunday

The congregation at Woodlands Christian will meet following the morning worship Sun day to approve the addition of the Rev. Dr. Perry Hassell to the ministerial staff, it was noted this week. Perry will be the part-time Associate Minister of Pastoral Counseling — a brand new opportunity of ministry for Woodlands and for Dr. Hassell, according to the senior minister, the Rev. Paul M. Krueger.

Dr. Hassell will be available for personal or family counseling, and will also be available for preaching, teaching, workshops and other ministerial needs, it was pointed out.

He is married to Tamra, wife, mother, communicator, and teacher of special needs children; daughter Laurie who completed her MFA at the Savannah Art Institute in 1998, and daughter Christy, a senior at Ponca City High School. Perry has two sons, Casey, a Po-Hi freshman and Cooper, a three year old.

Raised in Ponca City, Hassell graduated from Ponca City High School. At Northern Oklahoma College he received an Associate of Arts, Social Sciences Degree in l969. He furthered his education at Oklahoma State University receiving a Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Degree in 1971, a Master of Science, Counseling Psychology in 1978, and a Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology in 1982. He went to St. Paul’s School of Theology (Methodist) and received a Master of Divinity in 1972, and a Doctor of Ministry from Phillips University Graduate Seminary in Enid in 1978.

Dr. Hassell is a licensed psychologist, and a member of the American Psychological Association, as well as the Oklahoma Psychological Association. Presently he has a private practice that serves children, adolescents, and family counseling. He is also the Consulting Chief Psychologist of the American Legion Children’s Home in Ponca City.

He has been a consultant for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, the Executive Director of the United Clinics of Counseling in Tulsa and Oklahoma City; Program Director for the Lloyd E. Rader Center Children’s Diagnostic, Treatment and Residential Center in Sand Springs and has served several clinical internships. Dr. Hassell has taught at the Tulsa Junior College and at OSU, and has served as a United Methodist campus minister, a local pastor, and an army chaplain.

Crop Walk Planned Sunday

Come rain or shine, the youth and adults of several local churches will be joining together for the 1999 Crop Walk in Ponca City on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m.

According to Ed Nanni, publicity chairman for the event, the roughly 10-kilometer walk will begin and end at the First Christian Church in downtown Ponca City. The young people of Ponca City are especially encouraged to participate as witnesses for Christ to feed the hungry.

In addition, the Youth Ministers of many of Ponca City churches, including First Christian, First United Methodist, Community Christian, St. Paul’s United Methodist, Albright United Methodist, Woodlands Christian, and First Presbyterian, and the Board of the Friendship Feast have planned a special fellowship event for the youth following the Walk.

The time of fellowship will focus on Missions to feed the hungry and will include group singing, along with pizza and pop, Nanni pointed out. All local young people are encouraged to take part in the Walk and to join with their brothers and sisters in the fun and fellowship.

While the 1999 Crop Walk in Ponca City will center on the participation of local youth, the Friendship Feast Board and the Ponca City Youth Ministers encourage any and all people in the community to participate in the Crop Walk. A special abbreviated route of approximately two miles will be chartered for those who would like to walk and be witnesses but are incapable or uncomfortable with walking the entire six-mile route.

Organized locally, the Crop Walk in Ponca City has set a goal of recruiting 100 walkers and raising $8000 to help stop hunger here in the Ponca City community and around the world, Nanni pointed out, through self-help development initiatives. A portion of the funds raised here in Ponca City will go to the mission of feeding the hungry by the Friendship Feast.

The 1999 Crop Walk is one of some 2,000 such walks taking place around the country this year. The Church World Service, which is the relief, development, and refugee assistance arm of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. sponsors these interfaith community events.

Sponsor envelopes will be available at many of Ponca City’s local churches. Many of Ponca City’s young people and adults will be soliciting the support of the caring and loving people in the Ponca City community. If a Crop walker asks for your support in this endeavor, please consider helping their mission, Nanni urged. For more information about the 1999 Crop Walk, you may contact Bob Corbin at 762-4539 or Nanni at 762-3056.

SPORTS

Wildcats Challenge Chargers’ Defense
Lady Wildcats Topple Jenks
OSU’s Tiger Can Claw Bulldogs
Baylor Will Be Ready for OU

Wildcats Challenge Chargers’ Defense

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

Last week Tahlequah disrupted Ponca City’s offense with a stacked defense that did a lot of stunting. The Wildcats can expect to see more of the same at Tulsa Memorial tonight.

In fact, coach Rusty Benson feels the Cats will see that kind of defense until they prove they can beat it.

In their final non-district game of the year, the Wildcats will try to nip that kind of thinking in the bud.

“We have worked on our timing and picking up our blocks, both by the linemen and the backs,” Benson said.

“Memorial uses a 46 defense. They’ll walk two players up on the outside and then bring one and sometimes both. If they don’t bring the outside people, they’ll bring two linebackers.

“That’s a lot like what Tahlequah did last week.”

Tahlequah held the Poncans to 17 yards in total offense in the rain last Friday.

“The idea is to bring more people than you have players to block them,” Benson notes.

Obviously, the danger of such a defense is that once a back breaks past the line of scrimmage, there is no one in front of him but the safety. That’s where the importance of the Wildcats recognizing and picking up the stunts and blitzes comes in.

Another way to break down that defense is to throw over it.

“We threw the ball pretty well (in the season opener) against Hale,” Benson pointed out. “We didn’t do so well in other areas.

“Last week against Tahlequah we didn’t do anything well passing.”

Thus, the Cats have worked on recognizing blitzes, getting rid of the ball quickly and shortening the pass routes.

“We’ll run a lot of 6 to 8-yard routes,” Benson said.

Defense has been the strong point for he Cats in the first two games, but they will get tested by a talented quarterback.

Memorial’s Joe Hull threw for 1,500 yards last year.

“He had a good game against us (a 35-14 win by Ponca City) last year and went on to have a pretty good season,” Benson said.

“He will scramble a lot. He is something like the second quarterback Hale had, but he’s a better passer.

“He won’t look for that second or third receiver much. If the first one isn’t open, he pull the ball down and run. He likes to run. He had a 60-yard run in their first game (a 23-14 win over Tulsa Edison). In their two first games he’s had seven or eight runs of 15 yards or more.”

Hull is an all-around athlete. He also punts and place kicks for the Chargers. He has a strong leg.

“He’s already kicked a 52-yard field goal and has a couple of slightly shorter ones,” Benson reports. “Memorial feels like anytime they get inside the 30 they can score.”

Benson said the Wildcats are also working on improving parts of their special teams play.

“I wasn’t too happy with our punt coverage last week,” the coach said. “Memorial has some runners who can be dangerous if they get in the open field and punt returns are a good way to get into an open field situation.”

Brett Skaggs will once again do the punting for the Wildcats after getting his baptism under fire against Tahlequah.

“He has another week under his belt and with a dry ball, he should do okay,” Benson said.

The Cats got more good news with the return of Jason Leavitt off the injured list. He will see action at defensive end and at offensive tackle.

“Memorial feels this is a game they can win,” Benson warns. “They have some good athletes. We are going to have to play well.

It will also be the Cats chance to get a running start going into District 6A-3 play next week when they host Stillwater.

Lady Wildcats Topple Jenks

By MATTHEW KOENIG

News Sports Writer

Nevermind the sport, when it comes to competition — be it softball or spelling bees — it’s always nice to beat Jenks.

In an unusual noon game, the Lady Wildcat softballers continued their late-season turnaround, pulling off a thrilling double play to hold on for a 3-2 win against the typically indomitable Lady Trojans, Thursday.

Though the Lady Cats are still a humbling 7-22 on the year, they’re 4-4 in their last eight games. They’re also out of the Frontier Conference basement. Jenks is 6-23, and has yet to notch a conference win.

“We’re starting to play a lot better,” said coach Tracy Scott. “We were kinda messed up playing in the middle of the day like that, but the girls did what it took to win. I was really proud of them.”

Pitcher Ashley Engle got the win, giving up just four hits and three walks (and one hit batter), while striking out four.

Down by just one run in the top of the seventh, the Lady Trojans appeared to be well on their way to tying the game, or even taking the lead.

But a little luck and a heads-up play from the Lady Cat infield, combined with a questionable call from Jenks’ third base coach doomed the comeback attempt.

A walk, an error and a bunt good for a hit quickly loaded the bases. With no outs, three-hole hitter Becky Barlow then set down a bunt, which Engle flipped to catcher Emily Helm for the force-out at home. Helm then fired to first baseman Gena Osborn, but Barlow beat the throw.

The third base coach, however, sent yet another runner streaking towards home. The runner had no chance of beating Osborn’s throw back to Helm.

Still down by one, the double play left the Lady Trojans with just two runners on base. Osborn then got an unassisted out to put the game away.

“That shouldn’t ever, ever, ever happen,” said Scott, of the Trojan’s comeback threat. “I guess we were just trying to make life interesting.”

The Lady Cats needed just one big inning to effectively put the game away.

In the second, Michele McChristian got things going, crushing a double to the center field fence. Engle then followed with a hard-hit single, and Cara Cusick sent McChristian sliding into home with a single of her own.

Alana Smith then belted out a 2 RBI double to put the Lady Cats up, 3-1.

A Lady Cat error in the third inning allowed a Jenks runner to score, pulling the Lady Trojans to within one, but good defense from both teams kept things knotted up until the end.

The Lady Cats got seven hits off a pair of Jenks pitchers, and got a hit from all but two in the order. Osborn, Courtney Birdsong, and Harmony Murrie were the other Lady Cats logging hits.

The Lady Cats will take the weekend off before facing Stillwater, Tuesday.

Game Notes — Playing during school hours does have one advantage, as Scott’s husband, Eddy, brought a couple of physical education classes over from the middle school to increase the size of the crowd by 3 or 400 percent... the Lady Cats also won the second, non-conference game... Engle hit a batter with a full count in the third inning, but it was ruled a strikeout by the umpire in that the batters’ battered bit was within the strike zone.

Ponca City 3, Jenks 1

Jenks 011 000 0 — 2 4 1

Ponca City 030 000 x — 3 7 3

Engle (w) and Helm; Bonner (l), Ostrander (5) and Weisman.

OSU’s Tiger Can Claw Bulldogs

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

AP Sports Writer

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State won’t have to worry about Tony Lindsay this year.

Still, that isn’t making Bulldogs coach Jackie Sherrill rest any easier. He’s seen the injured Oklahoma State quarterback’s replacement, sophomore B.J. Tiger, on film.

‘‘He’s not the passer Lindsay is, but he’s every bit the runner and probably a little faster than Lindsay,’’ Sherrill said. ‘‘He’s very athletic.’’

Lindsay, who threw for 201 yards and rushed for two touchdowns in a 42-23 victory over Mississippi State last year, won’t be in uniform when the two teams play again Saturday. The junior is still recovering from an injured left knee suffered in the opening game this season.

In his first start a week ago, Tiger hit 10-of-16 passes for 162 yards and ran for 70 more as the Cowboys (2-0) won 46-9 over Tulsa.

While Tiger was impressive, Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons also is giving snaps to freshman Ben Bowling, who is playing just weeks after arriving on the Stillwater campus. Lindsay is out until at least October.

‘‘All of a sudden having to step up and play major roles was unexpected for those guys and for everyone else,’’ said senior receiver Ethan Howell. ‘‘With what happened to Tony, those guys just have to be able to mature and grow up faster than they normally would.’’

Simmons realizes that he has to be patient with the two young quarterbacks, but still expects positive results from them.

‘‘You want your quarterback being responsible for keeping the drives going. What we tried to do was take advantage of their athletic ability on some plays by calling their number,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘What those two young quarterbacks have got to learn is that they’re not running backs.’’

While Oklahoma State has been forced to make an unexpected change at quarterback, sophomore Wayne Madkin will make his 13th straight start for Mississippi State (2-0).

After beginning last season as the fourth-string quarterback, Madkin took over for ineffective starter Matt Wyatt early against Oklahoma State. He’s been the starter ever since, and is 29-of-49 passing (59 percent) for 391 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in two games this year.

Madkin and his teammates are in for a test against Oklahoma State, which has allowed minus-6 yards rushing and no offensive touchdowns through two games.

‘‘Their defensive philosophy is that they’re going to stop the run. They’re going to make you throw the football,’’ Sherrill said. ‘‘They put you in that situation and then they come after you.’’

Oklahoma State has recorded 11 quarterbacks sack in the first two games.

Even with an offensive line that returned just one starter from a year ago, Madkin hasn’t been sacked yet.

‘‘We’re feeling pretty confident right now,’’ said Cowboys defensive back Evan Howell. ‘‘We’re not going to get overconfident, just confident, going into every game with the same mentality — we’re just trying to shut teams out.’’

If the Oklahoma State offense needs a boost of confidence, it needs only to look at the film from last year’s Mississippi State game. The Cowboys had 561 total yards, 360 rushing.

Baylor Will Be Ready for OU

By OWEN CANFIELD

AP Sports Writer

NORMAN (AP) — Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops says anyone who thinks the Baylor football team won’t be ready to play Saturday doesn’t know much about football players.

The Bears are coming off a stunning loss last week to UNLV, but it won’t keep them from being focused and prepared this week, Stoops said.

‘‘It’s an old cliche and a lot of people don’t want to buy it, but it’s true,’’ he said. ‘‘Football teams, and I know as coaches, you put it behind you and you go on and you do everything you can to be prepared to play the next week. That’s all you can do.’’

Baylor coach Kevin Steele said the same thing, although it may truly be difficult for his team to shake the disappointment of last week.

The Bears, winners of only two games last year, had a victory assured against UNLV. They had a first down with under 20 seconds remaining, and UNLV was out of timeouts. But instead of having his quarterback go to one knee and run out the clock, Steele tried to score again.

Darrell Bush fumbled and the ball was picked up and returned 99 yards for the game-winning touchdown.

‘‘It was kind of weird to hear 30,000 jaws drop at the same time,’’ center Joe Jackson said. ‘‘That was really tough.’’

But it’s also finished, Steele said.

‘‘We have rectified it as a team,’’ he said. ‘‘We’ve challenged each other, it’s been a great bonding experience and it’s over with.’’

Oklahoma quarterback Josh Heupel said a team will do one of two things after such a difficult defeat.

‘‘One, they’re going to fold and the rest of the season is done with, it’s over,’’ he said. ‘‘Or two, they’re going to come out absolutely swinging, they’re in the fight of their life and they’re going to come out just ripping and roaring, and I think that’s what Baylor’s going to do.’’

Heupel had a great debut against Indiana State last week, setting school records with 31 completions and five touchdown passes and tying a school mark with 341 yards passing. But Stoops said Baylor’s roster is much more talented, and that he expects a strong test in the Big 12 opener Saturday morning.

The Bears ranked 98th or lower nationally in five major categories last year. They have done better than that in two games this year, although they have struggled against the, allowing 244 yards per game.

Stoops said that based on the films he saw of Baylor last year, ‘‘I believe they’re better, really, in all areas. ... I can definitely see an improvement.’’

Oklahoma in its opener showed significant improvement over last year. Heupel did a nice job leading the new controlled passing game, and the defense had its way most of the night against the Sycamores’ option.

Perhaps most impressive was that Oklahoma was called for only one penalty. The Sooners averaged 10 per game a year ago.

‘‘Our players have worked hard on that the entire camp, of being concentrated and focused to do things right, to do things that don’t set them back or hurt themself for no reason,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘They’ve just concentrated on it and wanted to get that done.’’

But while things went very well last week, Heupel was never pressured to throw and the Division I-AA Sycamores weren’t much of a threat when they had the ball. Oklahoma’s coaches and players say they expect that to change this week.