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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, October 06, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALNew Pavement Sealant Could Save City 200K New Pavement Sealant Could Save City 200KBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Ponca City officials are looking to more aggressive preventative maintenance programs and techniques to protect city streets and save city dollars. The first street to benefit from the newly implemented preventative maintenance program was Prospect Avenue. City workers closed various portions of the street Thursday while crews coated it with a diluted asphalt emulsion sealant expected to extend its life and save up to $200,000 in resurfacing expenses over the next several years. “Rehabilitation of pavement is better than waiting until major reconstruction becomes necessary,” said Charles Kelly, Street Department superintendent. “We’re going to implement a more aggressive preventative maintenance program, doing more sealing of asphalt roads, instead of waiting for them to fail.” “The next phase of the preventative maintenance project will begin next spring,” added Kelley. This will include West Grand Avenue, North Fifth Street and areas of West Hartford Avenue. “Yesterday was a test,” Kelley explained. He indicated that Thursday’s cold, wet weather probably offered the worst conditions city crews could have used “while putting down the sealer,” he was extremely satisfied with the final results. Kelley said the sealer was very economical, only costing around $650 for a single application of the road extending from Fourteenth Street to Union Street. He also said, in addition to time, the product could save the city up to $200,000 in resurfacing costs over the next several years. How does it work? “It fills the small cracks and holes in the pavement, preventing the [salt used on snow and ice] and water from embedding into the pavement, extending its life up to 30 percent,” he explained. “This is just one of many new products we are trying this year,” he continued. Others products, for example, are calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), used in the place of salt for the removal of snow and ice, and a new environmentally friendly, low emulsion polymer used for chipping and sealing of street Carbon Fiber Road Receives ApprovalRep. Jim Newport announced that the industrial access road for the Conoco carbon fiber facility has been approved. The project begins at U.S. 177 and extends northwest approximately 1,500 linear feet to the facility. The county will be responsible for the initiation, construction and completion of all work associated with the approximately $200,000 project. Conoco is investing approximately $100, 000,000 and creating 80 new full time jobs with the carbon fiber project. DEATHSDoris Vivian Kirchoff Doris Vivian KirchoffINDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Doris Vivian Kirchoff, resident of Independence, Kan., died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at the Glenwood Estates Nursing Home in Independence. She was 80. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church with the Revs. Kevin Trayers and Stephen Mahn Thapwa officiating. Friends may call at the Potts Chapel in Independence from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Rosary will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Potts Chapel. Doris Vivian Kirchoff was born July 13, 1920, in Angola, Kan., the daughter of Thomas Edwin Vandermark and Clara G. Shearhart Vandermark. She moved with her family to Independence, Kan., in 1921. She attended the LeHunt District Rural School and later graduated from the Independence High School. She later attended Independence Junior College and the Bivins Business College in Independence. She married Earl Bernard Kirchoff in Independence, Kan., on June 21, 1943, and the couple made their home there. She was employed as a secretary at Boeing Manufacturing in Wichita, Kan., and later at Union Gas Company in Independence. She was later a keypunch operator at Sinclair Pipeline Company and worked for a time at Continental Can Company of Coffeyville, Kan., and Electra Manufacturing at Independence. She retired from the Kansas Army Ammunition plant as a secretary in 1987. She was a member of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, the Alter Society, the DDWC Quilting Group and the choir at St. Andrew’s, the Independence Museum, the Daughters of American Revolution, the LeHunt Red Pepper Club, AARP, a former member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, leader in the 4-H for the Peppy 58 Club, and also was a 7th degree grange member of the Radical Grange. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Jane Pugh of Lowville, N.Y., and Diana Eikenberry of Rogers, Ark.; three sons, Phillip Earl Kirchoff of Beloit, Kan., Kyle Eric Kirchoff of Neodesha, Kan., and Kent Allen Kirchoff of Newkirk; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Fern Loomer of Independence; and her twin brother, Dale Vernon Vandermark of Wichita, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 23, 1996; four brothers and three sisters. Lucille Katherine BoyerNEWKIRK — Lucille Katherine Boyer, longtime Newkirk resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, at her home in Newkirk. She was 84. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000 in the chapel of Miller-Stahl Funeral Home with the Rev. Pernina Weatherman, minister of the Newkirk Assembly of God Church, officiating assisted by the Rev. Mike Sweetman, chaplain of Hospice of Ponca City. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery. Lucille Katherine Boyer was born Feb. 21, 1916, northeast of Newkirk, the daughter of John Aljourney and Oma Maggie (O’Dell) Boyer. She was reared on the farm where she was born. She began her education in the original Dale School and Lone Star Rural School. She then attended junior high school in Wichita, Kan., Newkirk and Arkansas City, Kan. She attended high school in Newkirk, graduating with the class of 1935. After graduation, she worked until 1943 in a boarding house in Newkirk. During the summers of 1943 through 1945, she also worked as housekeeper. In 1945 she was employed at the Newkirk Variety Store. In 1947, she joined the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was employed as an operator in Newkirk. In 1962, when the Newkirk office closed, she was moved to the Ponca City office working as a long distance operator. She retired Nov. 22, 1977, and continued to live in Newkirk. She is survived by three brothers, Victor Edward Boyer of St. Augustine, Fla., Wendell C. Boyer of Arkansas City and Forrest James Boyer of Ponca City; two sisters, Lorene Collins of Yale and Rosemary Boyd of Blackwell; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Richard Eugene Boyer, Harold Oscar Boyer and John Donald Boyer. Those serving as casket bearers will be Victor Boyer, Wendell Boyer, Jim Boyer, Bradley Boyer, Jim Himes and Heath Johnson. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, c/o Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, Okla. 74647-0468. Services PendingCharles D. DeMossCharles D. DeMoss, longtime Ponca City resident, died early Friday morning, Oct. 6, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 63. Survivors include his wife, Dianne. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Philomoema NuckolsPhilomoena Nuckols, Ponca City resident, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 95. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Memorial ServiceMichael Stanley MathewsA memorial service has been scheduled for Michael Stanley Mathews for 2 p.m. Saturday at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City. He was 45. Mathews died on Saturday, May 20, 2000, in North Little Rock, Ark. He is survived by his mother, Mary Mathews of North Little Rock, Ark.; his sister, Jane King of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and grandfather, Robert S. Mathews Sr. of the Ponca City area. He was preceded Robert S. Mathews Jr. NEWS BRIEFS- Pancake and Sausage Feed — The American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed is Saturday from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at 407 West South Avenue. Pancakes are all you can eat. Adults are $3.50, children under 12 are $2 and children under six eat free. Proceeds go to the children and youth activities. 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. Clip for the Cure — SmartStyle Family Hair Salons will give $10 haircuts during the third annual clip for the cure event, with proceeds benefiting breast cancer research. Thousands of SmartStyle Family Hair Salon stylists across the U.S. will volunteer their time to give the haircuts, Saturday, Oct. 7, at SmartStyle salons in nearly 500 Wal-Mart stores nationwide. ——— Drinking Water R/O 25 cents/gallon. Distilled, 50 cents/gallon. Processed fresh daily. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North Fifth, Ponca City. adv. Burglary — A man in the 800 block of North Osage Street reported to Ponca City police at 7:34 a.m. Thursday someone had broken into his apartment. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Prime Timers 14 day Alaskan cruise tour travel show, Thursday, October 12, 2:00 pm in the Pioneer Bank & Trust lounge. adv. Intoxicated Subject — Someone reported seeing a woman in a van holding a bag to her face to Ponca City police at 4:54 p.m. Thursday. Two officer responded to the scene. A woman was taken into custody for public intoxication. Theft — A man in the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 4:58 p.m. Thursday leaving his vehicle and finding a drill missing when he returned. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fire Run — Someone in the 100 block of Elmwood Avenue reported to the Communications Center at 7:37 a.m. Thursday a fire had been put out inside their home. They requested the fire department respond and remove the smoke. Two officers were assigned. Engine one with the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene, and an electrical inspector was requested. Pauline’s Shrimp peel. All you can eat $11.95. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in front of the Post Office, 400 East Grand Avenue, was reported to Ponca City police at 11:31 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned, but neither party wanted a report taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Burglary — Someone reported an attempted break-in at a business in the 800 block of South Fourteenth Street to Ponca City police at 12:49 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Princeton Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 1:01 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A vehicle was towed from the scene. New Ornaments! Kristi Yamaguchi, Ken Griffey Jr., Hot wheels. Carla’s Hallmark. Downtown. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Birch Street and West Ponca Avenue reported a 22-year-old man was taken into custody for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and a Kay County warrant for failure to pay at 2:54 p.m. Thursday. Halloween Costumes- 20% new/ used crib sets, 50 to 75% off. All used toys 40% off. Bearly New. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of South Seventh Street reported a 46-year-old man was taken into custody for public drunk at 3:20 p.m. Thursday. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Theft — Someone in the 1700 block of Ann Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 3:25 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 5:47 p.m. Thursday two males had stolen two 30-packs of beer. An officer assigned to the call advised he found two subjects running down an alley and took them into custody at South Elm Street and West Central Avenue. A third subject was taken into custody in the 100 block of South Oak Street. A 24-year-old man was taken into custody for petit larceny, resisting arrest and public intoxication; an 18-year-old man was taken into custody for petit larceny and public intoxication; and a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for petit larceny, resisting arrest and public intoxication. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of East Highland Avenue and North Seventh Street was reported to Ponca City police at 6:24 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 100 block of Forest Road reported a 37-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault after a domestic complaint call at 9:42 p.m. Thursday. Branson Condo during fall foliage. Two bedrooms, two baths. 580-765-7142. adv. Disturbance — Someone reported a fight in a garage in the 600 block of McFadden Drive to Ponca City police at 12:54 a.m. Friday. Subjects reportedly left in two vehicle. Two officers responded to the scene and the two vehicles were located. A 20-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, driving under suspension, no insurance and minor in possession of alcohol and a 20-year-old man for driving under intoxication. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene. Frontier Junior class garage sale. Saturday, October 7, 2000. 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1600 Cedar Lane; Ponca City. Children’s clothing, coats, sweaters, kitchen, decorative & holiday items, etc. We appreciate all your support for the Class of 2002. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported a 21-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay at 2:42 a.m. Friday. Kaw City - Methodist church; Chicken noodle dinner. Monday October 9 at 5:30 pm. Funds for organ repair. adv. LIFESTYLESLion’s Club Hears Program About Victim’s Impact Panel Lion’s Club Hears Program About Victim’s Impact PanelWhen the Noon Lion’s Club met Sept. 27, Donna Irvin, a representative of The Victim’s Impact Panel from Cherokee, gave her personal testimony. Cherokee is a small town of 1300 citizens in northwestern Oklahoma. Irvin’s 17-year-old brother was a victim in an alcohol-related fiery car crash which she and her parents witnessed. Irvin is currently traveling around the state showing a video of the young lives that have been “snuffed out from the thousands of alcohol related accidents each year.” As part of this non profit group she travels to schools with a special pair of goggles that visually represent a .17 blood alcohol level impairment. It gives students an accurate feeling of how limited their physical skills are with this level of alcohol in their blood stream. This group as part of their educational effort gives out T-shirts. Usually a three-member team consisting of a survivor, a defendant, and an EMT go to the schools as the educational team. Irvin asked for the help of Lions in spreading the message that “Drinking and driving kills.” Ted Matson was song leader, and Kathy Turner gave the invocation. Rick Myers told of plans for the Lions Club to test for diabetes in club members at the next meeting. Each member was given an assessment form for diabetes risk that was completed and collected at the end of the meeting. Next week at the regular club meeting, members at risk will be tested. Announcements included that Lions will man a booth at Oktoberfest for diabetes screening and cookbook sales, also plans are being made for a city health fair where Lions will do diabetes screening. The Lion’s cookbook has a section of healthy eating recipes with low fat and low sugar fare as well as a wide variety of popular recipes from Lions members and spouses. Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is simply “we serve.” They are known worldwide as Knights of the Blind and the focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness and providing eyeglasses and other vision aids for needy individuals along with promoting diabetes awareness. Kildare HCE Names Awards Won at Kay FairIva Lee Harris was hostess for the Sept. 27 meeting of the Kildare HCE at the Western Sizzlin’ Restaurant. Karen Overman called the meeting to order, and the Kay County Fair results were discussed. Margaret Hoepfinger won Grand Champion Dress and karen Overman won Grand champion Food for her specialty yeast bread. Kildare HCE group won a third place ribbon on their clothing exhibits and a third place for food crops. the group had a total of 62 exhibits, and won 15 blue, 9 red, and 20 white ribbons. Members furnished baked goods and worked the Country Kitchen at the fair. Announcement was made that the county association meeting would be Oct. 23. A covered dish dinner is planned for 6 p.m. in the HCE Building in Blackwell. The Kildare group is in charge of table decorations. Elected as officers for 2001 were Karen Overman, president; Margaret Hoepfinger, vice president; Helen Janda, secretary; and Melba Irwin, treasurer and reporter. The next meeting is planned for Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. with Helen Janda as hostess. Karen Overman will be the lesson leader. Little NewsMr. and Mrs. David Matthew Nine of Round Rock, Texas, announce the birth of their first child, Thomas Wayne Nine, Sept. 29, 2000, in Round Rock Regional Hospital. Thomas weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nine of Ponca City, Charlene Dueling of Arlington, Texas, and the late Steven Dueling. Paternal great-grandparents are Frankie Nine of Gage, and LuElla Sternberger of Alva. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Workman of Omaha, Neb. Enrollment for Next Nutrition Program SetSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Nutrition Services Department has created a weight loss program titled Nutrition Directions that will address issues such as food and nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle modification, setting and attaining goals, and dining away from home. The next session of the program begins Monday, Nov. 6 and includes two individual consultations and four group sessions. Group sessions will be held in Conference Room D on the ground floor of the Medical Center and run from 12 - 1 p.m.- Lunch will be provided. The enrollment deadline is Monday, Oct. 30. Call 765-0576 for more information or to enroll. Rho Chapter Will Increase MembershipTen members of Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Sept. 13, in the home of Jan Leach, president. Also attending were four guests: Rhonda Beliel, Julie Skurdal, Marcy Close, and Connie Combest. All accepted an invitation to join Rho chapter. Communication from International Office was read regarding the eligibility of Kris Hanna, Andrea Morris and Dawn Pruitt to advance to next level of Beta Sigma Phi. New business conducted was the vote to raise membership ceiling to 20. Jan Leach presented a humorous program on superstitions, and Carol Neilson read an article by Andy Rooney, “Things I’ve Learned.” The Mystery gift was won by Rhonda Beliel, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Leach. Rho Chapter met in the home of Debbie McClaskey, Sept. 27, with 13 members and four pledges in attendance. A thank you note from Mindy Neilson was read. A suggestion was made to have two traveling baskets passed each meeting. The Traveling Basket for this meeting went to Gail Walcott; a second one will be started by Kim Ochoa. The Mystery gift was won by Kim Ochoa, and an article about “Barbie Aging Gracefully” was read by Carol Neilson. Pledge training was conducted by Dawn Pruitt and refreshments were served by Mrs. McClaskey. RELIGION‘Faithful Citizenship — Civic Responsibility’ St. Mary’s Topic ‘Faithful Citizenship — Civic Responsibility’ St. Mary’s Topic“Faithful Citizenship - Civic Responsibility for a New Millennium” is the topic of the presentation being given at St. Mary’s Church in the Parish Center Building, 408 S. Eighth on Thursday at 7 p.m. The speaker for the evening is Shirley Cox, an attorney and the director for Catholic Charities in Oklahoma City. In this position she serves as a legislative and public policy advocate for the Catholic Church, relating to issues that affect the poor and vulnerable, including such issues as welfare reform, right to life, euthanasia, immigration, corrections, and the death penalty. Cox is also an adjunct professor of law at the Oklahoma City University Law School and an adjunct professor of theology at St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee. A statement on political responsibility by the administrative board of the U.S. Catholic Bishops states, “In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation.” In her presentation, Cox will address “Faithful Citizenship” and what that entails for those of the Catholic faith. The Catholic approach to faithful citizenship begins with moral principles. Key themes at the heart of Catholic social tradition will be discussed. All who are interested, Catholics and those of all faiths, are welcome to attend this informative presentation. Church BriefsAlbright Salad Luncheon The United Albright Methodist Women will hold their annual Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale Friday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Luncheon tickets, $5 for adults and $2 for children, may be purchased at the door. The main entree is hot chicken salad with an assortment of other salads from which to choose. A large assortment of baked goods will also be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit mission projects. The public is invited. Peckham Community Homecoming The Peckham Christian Church in Peckham invites all to its 62nd annual Peckham Community Homecoming to be held Sunday at the church. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:45. A basket dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. with the afternoon program beginning at 1:45 p.m. Bring a basket dinner, table service and drinks will be provided, and plan to share in the activities. For those who cannot attend but wish to send a card or letter, address it to Peckham Christian Church, 7090 West Church Street, Newkirk, Okla. 74647. Prince of Peace Lutheran Prince of Peace Lutheran, ELCA, at 2800 Turner Road will celebrate the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. The sermon will focus on the scripture that says “human beings are the crown of God’s creation. Our loving human relationships, though marred by sin, are a sign of the kingdom of God among us.” Sunday school classes begin at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. the adult class will begin a new study entitled “Call to Discipleship. “The Rev. Bruce Keck’s class on Wednesday at 7 p.m. will conclude their study on spiritual growth, focusing on personal spiritual quest. Prince of Peace will sponsor a food booth at the Oktoberfest this weekend. Visit the new website at www.onlineshops.com/princeofpeace. New Co-Pastor at Friendship Baptist Friendship Baptist Church, 219 N. Elm, announces the Rev. Jack Adams, former pastor of New Creation Church, will join the Church’s pastoral staff. Adams will serve as a co-pastor whose responsibilities will include Friendship Baptist’s outreach and nursing home ministries. There will be a special pastoral reception service Sunday evening at 6 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Michael Kear, senior pastor, will speak on “The Awesome Power of Vision.” A light pot-luck meal will follow the service. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 718-0509. Gospel Music at Senior Center All who like “good ol’ gospel music” are invited to the Senior Center, 319 West Grand, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Those who like to sing or play an instrument, or just listen are encouraged to attend. For additional information, call Beth McClelland at 765-2716 or Gene or Delores Hutchison at 765-6121. Handicapped Children Mothers KLVV Christian radio will air a special edition of Focus on the Family at 6 a.m., 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct. 13. A panel of mothers of handicapped children discusses with Dr. James Dobson the emotional impact of giving birth to a baby with handicapping conditions such as Down’s syndrome and spina bifida. KLVV is a nonprofit radio station KLVV broadcasting on 88.7 FM Ponca City. Information is also available at www.klvv.com. International Gospel Hour The International Gospel Hour, heard each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on KSOK 95.9 FM, is sponsored by the Newkirk Church of Christ. It originates in Tennessee and the speaker is Winford Claiborne. Search TV, also sponsored in part by the church, is now entering its 21st year and can be seen on 77 television stations and 22 radio stations in 36 states. Hartford Church of Christ Members of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, invite the public to share God’s word each week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 o’clock and Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m. There are classes for all ages. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channel 5 or Channel 8; this week’s topic is Senior Suicide. Bible thought for the week comes from 1 Corinthians 3:7, “So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” Israel-Jordan Tour Word of Life Christian Center is sponsoring a tour to Israel and Jordon Jan. 22 through Feb. 1. The 11-day tour, held in conjunction with Oklahoma Concerts of Prayer, has limited space available, and reservations must be made before Oct. 20. For more information and a tour schedule of daily events, call the church office at 762-4376. Missions Bus Visits First Church of GodWorking for the last six years in youth ministry, the Rev. Johnathan Scroggs comes to the First Church of God with a duty to help young people find a personal relationship with God. He has sung in a gospel quartet which traveled over many states sharing God’s Word in many churches. As a soloist, he has sung at youth rallies, working with troubled youth and talking Jesus to all he met. The purchase of a 66 passenger school bus helps missionary Kurt Salierno in Atlanta where Salierno ministers to homeless through his Church on the Street. The bus will help transport the homeless to safety from the winter cold to warehouses across town. Salierno says that two homeless people die each week during the winter due to no protection from the elements. Along with the bus, the First Church congregation, with the encouragement of the youth, collected blankets and socks to send back in the bus. First Church of God in Bristow also donated blankets for the cause, which were brought to Ponca City by Dawn McGuire. Members of the church talked with Scroggs in the spring when he came to do a rally at the First Church. His first Wednesday evening meeting, he shared his vision with the four youth in attendance. Last Wednesday, there were almost 30 in attendance. Meetings are being held in the gymnasium of the First Church of God, 1101 W. Grand, every Wednesday at 7 p.m. An invitation is extended to all youth between the ages of 12 and 20 to join the meetings. Fund Raising Drive Announced To Restore Kaw City Pipe OrganThe members of the Kaw United Methodist Church will be engaging in a number of events to raise funds for the restoration of its Kilgren pipe organ. Among the fund raising events will be several dinners and a letter campaign. The pipe organ was given to the church in the late 1920s by Laura Clubb, a local art collector, and her husband, Ike Clubb, a rancher and oilman. The gift followed a 1917 fire which destroyed the church in Old Kaw City. The church relocated to the new town site in 1970 due to the completion of the Kaw Dam and lake. During the relocation, the pipes from the organ were taken to Oklahoma City where they were refurbished. According to Tom Trueblood, a trustee of the Kaw United Methodist Church who was involved in the relocation, the organ was in good shape at that time, but, 30 years later, the console is in serious need of repair. In 70 years, the organ wiring and other delicate works have become quite brittle, and the console is on its “last leg,” according to the company servicing the organ. The church membership will begin a fund raising effort to pay for the approximate $1,500 cost of restoration.š St. John Baptist Church To Celebrate 107 YearsSt. John Baptist will celebrate 107 years with the theme “Together, with God, We can.” Opening the morning service will be deacon Ken Jarrett and his family with the beginning praise service. Following will be Ardell Payne and her daughter, Udell Allen, who will sing a song of Zion, and the Rev. R.J. Petties Jr., along with one of his family members, will sing. Delivering the morning message will be the Rev. Joyce Dodd of Greater First Baptist Church in Bartlesville. St. John Baptist Church members invite the community to the afternoon service at 3:30 p.m. The guest speaker, the Rev. Ivy Haynes Jr., will speak on “What God Has Done For Me.” Haynes, a native of Tulsa, earned a bachelor of science degree from Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma, a master of education degree (elementary) from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Enid. Haynes was licensed in the gospel ministry in March 1987, ordained in the gospel ministry in July 1990, and has served on the ministerial staff of the Progressive Ministry Baptist Church in Enid. He currently serves on the ministerial staff of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Enid, a position he has held since 1992. The focus of Haynes’ ministry is evangelism, missions, as well as community development with the belief that the ministry works to meet the total need of individuals. Also joining in this celebration will be Langston University’s Coleman Chapel Choir. The choir is under the direction of Quentin F. Washington and Dr. Eric Joseph, the chapel chaplain. The Rev. Robert Palmer Sr., pastor, and the Rev. Raymond J. Petties Jr., assistant pastor, invite the community to join in the church’s 107th anniversay. Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday at 1st Lutheran“Christ Is Risen” is the title of the Rev. Tom Ramsey’s sermon for the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at First Lutheran Church. This continues the worship theme “Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit.” This month the focus is on joy. Sunday is also designated as Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday with members serving as greeters, lectors, ushers and choir members. The LWML choir will sing Alleluia! Alleluia! Give Thanks to the Risen Lord. The LWML is an international organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod which carries on mission work around the world funded by “mites” brought by members. The topic for the 6:30 p.m. service will be “Spending an Hour in Prayer.” During this informal service, suggestions will be given for filling an hour with prayer concerns. At that time, those attending will also have an opportunity to submit requests for specific prayers. First Lutheran members invite the community to worship with them on Oct. 15 when the Rev. Marvin Henschel, former pastor, will be the guest speaker. His sermon will be “Joy in God’s Presence.” Area Literacy Council Plans Fall Workshop To Train New TutorsPonca City Area Literacy Council has planned a fall workshop to train people interested in helping others learn to read better. The programs will be presented by certified trainers on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 16 and 17, from 5:45-8:45 p.m. in the programming room of the Ponca City Library. These workshops are designed to teach anyone who is interested in helping adults learn to read or to read better. It is not necessary to be a trained teacher but only to have the desire to help someone who is interested in getting a better job, taking the driver’s test or getting citizenship papers. The services of the Literacy Council are free. For more information. call 767-0351. EDUCATIONUCO Leadership Council Selects Boyd as Member UCO Leadership Council Selects Boyd as MemberEDMOND — Brooke Boyd of Ponca City is one of 20 University of Central Oklahoma incoming freshmen to be selected from hundreds of applicants to serve on the university’s President’s Leadership Council. Brooke is the daughter of Bob and Brenda Boyd, also of Ponca City. She is a 2000 graduate of Ponca City High School, and is majoring in elementary education at UCO. “The students are chosen based on the leadership, citizenship, organization and communication skills they have displayed throughout high school,” said Stacy McNeiland, director of Prospective Student Services/Scholarships. The President’s Leadership Council is designed to promote leadership skills and provide the university with high quality student representation. “Through the council, students are exposed to a wide range of opportunities, prominent leaders and professionals from throughout the state and nation,” McNeiland said. Members receive full tuition scholarships and half off their UCO housing for participating. They renew their council status throughout their undergraduate studies by maintaining a “B” average or better and through active participation in at least three campus clubs or organizations. Council members undergo six hours of leadership study at the university as well. Major Impressed With ProgramAfter attending the Great Expectations celebration banquet this past week, I can't help but remember something from my childhood days. Each night, right before the 10 o'clock news, a television station would broadcast the following public service announcement: “It's 10 o'clock, do you know where your children are?” To me, it was a reminder to parents to be involved with their children and to care about where they were and, more importantly, what they were doing. Although the commercial doesn't air anymore, I wonder if it isn't once again time to ask ourselves— “Do we know where our children are?” As I visit with administrators from PTC and our sending schools, it appears that poor school attendance is a common problem we share. In fact, one principal reported that in a recent week, approximately 50 percent of senior class at his school had been absent for at least one class period. It might have been coincidence, but that same morning I read in my child's elementary school newsletter that they, too, were experiencing a problem with student attendance. Obviously, for students to benefit from meaningful educational experiences whether offered at public schools or in technology centers, they have to be in attendance. There is often no way to substitute for the learning that occurs during class discussions and teacher/student/peer interactions that take place in the classroom. Although in most cases, provisions are allowed for “make-up work,” it is usually a less-than-acceptable alternative for being in class; particularly in a technology center environment where most learning opportunities involve hands-on or “lab” experiences. Although excessive absenteeism is not a new problem for a few students, it appears that it is a growing concern with larger numbers of students. Left unchecked, it will have a long-term negative effect not only on students' ability to learn, but on the business community as well. As we work with representatives from business and industry to help determine what skills individuals need to be successful in the workplace, the most frequent comments involve communication skills and work ethics — the ability to get along with others and being on the job. Employees with poor work attendance have short-term tenure in most organizations. In addition to the regular curriculum, Pioneer Technology Center's daytime programs provide separate training sessions or “mini sessions” on attendance in the workplace. One program in particular, Business and Computer Technology, simulates the actual workplace setting on a daily basis. These students are required to dress professionally Monday through Thursday with a casual day on Friday. The program also uses the philosophy, “If you are not in class everyday, how can we recommend you for a job?” Students are also required to research and study the different attendance policies for Kay County businesses. In doing this, it enables them to see exactly what employers are demanding in the work place. Trying to teach work ethics is often times very challenging especially when the *habits* are already instilled in the students. If these habits are allowed to form during high school and even the early years, it inevitably seems to carryover into the workplace. After attending the Great Expectations celebration meeting in Ponca City, I can say that I am impressed with this program and recognize that it is a wonderful way to help instill the work ethics and soft skills that our employers are expecting. The program offers some excellent ways to handle issues related to work ethics as well as ways to help students perform better and handle life's demands. This is a program that Pioneer Technology Center will consider implementing into the curriculum. As educators, we don't have all of the answers and very often need help from YOU — parents, employers, and interested citizens. As we begin to tackle this issue, maybe a simple start would be asking the question, “It's time for school, do you know where our students are? Education Committee Discusses Both Public, Vo-Tech EducationMembers of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee met Sept. 5 at 11:45 a.m. Members present were Ann Bandy, George Collins, Lisa Coy, Cathy Ferguson, Laura Hellem, Sandy James, Pat Keast, Patricia Ladd, Doug Major, Don Nuzum, Perry Pederson, John Poff, Tom Quillin, Keni Ray, John Scroggins and William White. Pederson reported on the PIE (Partners in Education) representatives. He has contacted most of the businesses that were partners last year, with the possibility of two or more prospects for partners. Dr. Doug Major, superintendent of Pioneer Technology Center, reported that they are doing surveys to get suggestions from the public. He is looking for what the committee would like to see improved or what they would like to do away with. PTC has a system called Option Finder, which is an electronic collection data system in which they can do an electronic survey of up to 30 people at a time. He also asked for volunteers to complete the survey. Ponca City superintendent Dr. Bill White reported that the board spent several hours on testing. The board also reviewed the contract agreement with the Teachers Association and the administrators’ contracts. White said enrollment was approximately the same as last year with an increase in the kindergarten class. Lisa Coy mentioned that the School Foundation has recently sent out their contribution cards. She encouraged everyone to get one to consider contributing to the Foundation. The Ponca City Public School Foundation was established in 1986 to help teachers’ dreams come true by giving them a financial resource with which to fund new and innovative projects. Through the awarding of grants to teachers, the Foundation was able to supply materials to enhance the current curriculum and make a difference in the educational opportunities for the Ponca City students. Coy also mentioned that the Leadership Ponca City Class raised over $900 for school supplies for students in need of the materials. The class raised $480 with Wal-Mart matching $450. Patti Ladd and Helene Schwartz are working on Vista workers with the schools bringing their request for mentoring and tutoring. Captain John Poff with the Salvation Army wanted to make the committee aware of the loss of the ESG (Emergency Shelter Grant) for the Salvation Army and the Peachtree Landing this year. The grants are funded through the Department of Commerce. The homeless problems has been made a low priority issue. Poff informed the committee that there is approximately 15-20 people that stay each night. The Salvation Army not only shelters these people, but they also help them find employment and start saving money to get out on their own. Keni Ray mentioned that Conoco is going to distribute the applications for the environmental grants to the schools. The applications will be available at the school offices of each individual school. School NewsSC Summer Graduates Janie Bays, Ponca City, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business quality management from Southwestern College in Winfield. OSU Honors ProgramEight Ponca City students have been selected to participate in the Oklahoma State University Honors Program. They are James Barraclough, Andy Cooper, Lacey Goodger, Christina Hassell, Heather Herard, Jarrod Merle, Alan Smith and Claire Sonnichsen. Student TeachingCandice Burton of Ponca City, a student at Oklahoma State University, has been assigned to student teach at Garfield Elementary where she is woring with teacher Mary Tapp in a first and second grade classroom. Burton is the daughter of Max and Linda Burton. SPORTSSix Wildcat Starters InjuredBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor The fates have been raining on Ponca City’s football parade for half of the season. But Thursday’s Homecoming parade went off without a hitch. Maybe that’s a good omen for tonight’s Homecoming game against Edmond Memorial. The practice week saw the Cats run into more injury woes. The Wildcats will go into tonight’s game with six starters on the sideline. “That more than most teams have this time of the year,” head coach Frank Piccirillo noted “But some of our younger kids will have to step up.” Despite the injuries, Piccirillo said practices have been good this week. “It’s just that we haven’t been able to transfer what we have been doing in practice to what we do on the field,” the coach said. Mistakes, turnovers and giving up the big play has been the problem for the Cats all season. The Po-Hi coaches have stressed and continue to stress fundamentals. But the miscues have continued and the level of teams the Wildcats have played have magnified those mistakes. Edmond will be no different. The Bulldogs are certainly not Owasso or Tulsa Union — Piccirillo puts Memorial more on the level of Enid. Edmond struggled early, going 0-4 before having a possible break through game against a powerful Choctaw team, coming from behind twice to win 24-22 last week. That is the kind of confidence builder the Wildcats are needing. “The attitude of the kids has been good,” Piccirillo said. “But we’re 0-5 and nobody’s happy about that, not the coaches and not the players.” What will it take for the Wildcats to break the streak? “A perfect game,” Piccirillo has said since very early in the season. “No turnovers, no missed assignments and not giving up the big plays.” Piccirillo feels there is the capability for that to happen for the Wildcats. Despite two straight District 6A-3 losses, the Wildcats are not out of the playoff picture. All of the remaining games are win able. Edmond comes in with a 1-4 record, 1-1 in the district. Sand Springs (Oct. 13) is struggling at 1-4, 0-3. Stillwater (Oct. 19) is a state contender and the only district team with a perfect overall record. But the long-time rivalry between Ponca City and Stillwater tends to make records less important. Choctaw (Oct. 27) is a bit of a question mark. The Yellow Jackets are 3-2, 1-1 and have been up and down. The final game of the regular season is at home Nov. 3 against Sapulpa, 0-5, 0-2. Four wins in those five games would probably give the Poncans a berth in the playoffs for the first time in over 10 years. But Piccirillo isn’t thinking that far ahead. “We have to get that first win first,” he says. ‘We can’t worry about what’s down the road.” That road — for good or bad — starts at Sullins Stadium tonight. ——— Ponca City’s junior varsity team dropped a 28-0 decision to Tulsa Union here Monday. The Po-Hi coaches pointed to the running of sophomore tailback Jake Todd as a bright spot in the loss which dropped the Wildcats to 2-3 on the season. The JV travel to Edmond Memorial for a 5:30 p.m. game this Monday.
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