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Five Inmates From Kay County District Court Seeking Early Release This Month
Deluge Overflows Lake Closes Schools for Day
Rain Washes Out Annual Oktoberfest
Nunsense In Command Performance

Five Inmates From Kay County District Court Seeking Early Release This Month

HOLDENVILLE — Several Oklahoma inmates will be considered this month for parole by the State of Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.

The meeting will be held on Oct. 13, 14, 15 and 16 at the Davis Correctional Center here. Daily meetings will begin at 7:30 a.m. each day, except for Tuesday, Oct. 13, when the meeting will begin at 2 p.m.

All offenders who have been convicted of violent offenses and who are eligible for parole will be subject to a two-stage parole hearing process, as a result of a legislative change so victims and district attorneys will not have to attend the parole hearing as often as in the past. The new procedures have been sent to all district attorneys and victim/witness coordinators.

Comments concerning any inmate on the docket must be submitted in writing and be received by the Pardon and Parole Board at 4040 North Lincoln, Suite 219, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73105-5221 no later than Tuesday, Oct. 6. The phone number is 405-427-8601.

The following inmates sentenced from the District Courts of Kay County are scheduled on the regular parole docket:

Everett N. Evans, incarcerated since May 1996 and serving a 20-year sentence on a charge of indecent exposure after former felony conviction.

Roy H. Goldsmith, incarcerated since June 1996 and serving a 15-year sentence with seven years suspended on a charge of auto burglary after former conviction.

Eddie L. Hopkins, incarcerated since Sept. 1995 and serving a 10-year sentence on a charge of second-degree burglary after former felony conviction.

Israel L. Prieto, incarcerated since July 1998 and serving a four-year sentence on charge of possession of cocaine base.

Heath A. Putman, incarcerated since July 1998 and serving a 10-year sentence on a charge of false personification after former felony conviction.

Deluge Overflows Lake Closes Schools for Day

By PATTI PFEIFFER

News Staff Writer

Roads were flooding, ditches were overflowing and rivers, lakes and creeks were continuing to rise as 7.75 inches of rain fell on Ponca City and the surrounding area overnight.

Emergency management measures were taken early this morning and local schools were closed as the threat of more rain — and with it more flooding — continued throughout the day.

It was an early start to a long day as street crews, the police department, city and county officials were at work before dawn barricading streets, assisting stranded motorists and informing the public of the situation.

“We had localized flooding which caused us to activate the Emergency Operations Center at 5 a.m. and we’ve been monitoring the situation,” City Manager Gary Martin said.

Department heads, including the fire chief and police chief, as well as the mayor and city manger congregated in the basement of the Public Safety Center, manning phones and making decisions as they were required.

The switchboard at the 911 dispatch office lit up like a Christmas tree as motorists called, reporting high water and impassable streets throughout Kay County.

According to Emergency Management Director Tom Montgomery, one family had to be rescued from a residence at Highland Avenue and Stephen Street and several drivers were rescued from stranded and flooded vehicles.

“It was just a large amount of water in a short period of time and the drainage couldn’t handle it,” Montgomery said. “More rain has been forecast, but as long as it comes down slowly we’ll be okay.”

Several streets and highways in Kay County were closed for part of the morning as rain turned the pavement into a passage for the swift-moving waters, creating a dangerous situation.

“Ignoring barricades and going around them is very dangerous because you never know how high the water is and if the road and/or bridges have been washed out,” Martin warned. “We urge people to heed the warnings and be extremely careful.”

In addition to rescuing stranded motorists, firemen were called to the scene of fire in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street. According to Fire Chief Larry Mullikin, lightning apparently struck a banner hanging from a building. The fire was quickly extinguished and the damage was limited to the exterior of the structure.

Lake Ponca, unable to hold and the handle the massive rainfall, found relief by sending its excess water over the spillway at a record rate. Parks and Recreational Department Director Jim Sindelar said at one point water was six feet deep at the crest of the spillway.

“I didn’t think the lake would fill up that fast because it was so low,” Sindelar said. “That was a lot of water. Some residents here at Lake Ponca have said it was the highest they have seen the lake.”

It wasn’t the rain, but rather the large amount of rain that caused the problems, says Public Works Director Ken Parr.

“The only drainage problem we encountered this morning is the fact that our drainage system is not equipped to handle this amount of water in such a short period of time,” Parr said. “Had we had this amount over a five-day period it would have not been a big deal.”

Although Parr says some damage to the bottom of the spillway is expected, the dam itself is structurally sound and can manage the large amount of water behind it.

“We expect some minor damage to the spillway which is typical with this type of flooding, but it will not affect the structural integrity of the dam itself and we are not expecting any problems,” Parr said.

According to the Associated Press, Clayton Johnson, deputy police chief in Ponca City, said there were few problems within the city limits. He said two to three houses were evacuated on the west side of town because of high water and two to three blocks of a city street were closed.

‘‘Believe it or not, it’s not too bad,’’ Johnson said. ‘‘It’s for the most part business as usual.’’

‘‘If we get any more rain then we could have some real problems.’’

Joe Colclasure, a dispatcher with the Kay County Sheriff’s Department, said three people had to be rescued from a car northwest of Ponca City just before 7 a.m.

Colclasure said there had been no injuries in the heavy rains.

Water over county roads was receding and the rain had stopped at least for a while in Newkirk this morning.

Flash flood warnings were in effect for parts of northern and central Oklahoma this morning.

Flooding was also reported in Osage County, where parts of state and local roadways were under water for a time.

Tony Arnold, a dispatcher with the Osage County Sheriff’s Department in Pawhuska, said the state Transportation Department had reopened a state highway that had been closed earlier near Shidler.

Rain Washes Out Annual Oktoberfest

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Oktoberfest has been postponed to the weekend of Oct. 17 and 18 due to the deluge of nearly eight inches of rain on the Marland Estate grounds late Thursday night and early Friday morning.

Kathy Adams, executive director, said this morning that water was standing on the grounds and one of the tents was in danger of collapsing. Stan Paynter, Oktoberfest chairman, said the event will be rescheduled two weeks later.

This is not the first time the Oktoberfest has had weather problems in its 18 years. The event was postponed in 1986 and eventually canceled due to rain on both weekends. On other occasions there have been a few showers during the Fest, but not enough to stop the fun.

This year the rainfall was significant enough that not only would the ground be soggy underfoot but it would be almost impossible for the vendor and craft vehicles to get into the grounds to unload.

Sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission, the Oktoberfest has become the biggest fund raiser for restoration of the Marland Estate.

Nunsense In Command Performance

TONKAWA — A command performance of the musical comedy “Nunsense” will kick off a fund drive to benefit the England tour planned by the Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts and theater students, according to Wilma Harman, Northern music faculty and musical director for the play.

One performance of “Nunsense” will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center. Seating is not reserved, but advance tickets are available from members of the Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, Northern theater students, or by calling (580) 628-6335. All tickets are $5.

Starring Northern alumna Kris DeYoe of Blackwell as Sister Mary Regina, the two-act play features the “Little Sister of Hoboken” in their own fund raiser to meet burial expenses of four sisters currently interred in the convent freezer. Ponca City actors Jan Schickram (Sister Mary Amnesia) and Alana Cervantes (Sister Mary Leo) with Blackwellites Sharon Armstrong (Sister Robert Anne) and Vicki McCabe (Sister Mary Hubert) display their singing, dancing and various unexpected talents in a fast-paced revue interlaced with acerbic and witty convent humor. Accompanists are Harman on the piano, Linda Fiscus on the synthesizer and the drummer is Cory Suter.

From the opening number, “Nunsense is Habit Forming,” to the closing, “Holier Than Thou,” the comedy, directed by Bartel Phillips of Pond Creek, is sure to entertain the audience. The play is produced by special arrangements with Samuel French, Inc.

DEATHS

Robert C. Davis
Lettie Josephine Nix
Floy Rosella Deffner
Edward Adolph Shiever

Robert C. Davis

Robert C. “Bob” Davis, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, 1998, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 64.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998, in the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tim Hurley of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bob Davis was born April 23, 1934, in Broken Bow, the son of Albert Perry and Ethel T. (Milligan) Davis. He grew up in the Sulphur and Davis area and received his education in the Sulphur schools.

He served in the United States Air Force from July of 1952 to November of 1953. He also served in the Oklahoma National Guard for eight years. On Oct. 19, 1956. he was united in marriage to Irene M. Lauver in Denton, Texas. The couple made their home in Ponca City.

Davis was employed by the Mounts Oil Co. for 17 years. He and his wife then opened and operated the Osage Donut Shop for 11 years.

He was a member of the Ponca Lodge 83 AF & AM and the American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14. He was also a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and REACT.

He enjoyed rock collecting, fishing, bowling, and his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Irene, of the home; three daughters, Sherry L. Davis and Elsie Goosey, both of Ponca City, and Belinda Ann Smith of Florida; one son, Bruce Davis, of Ponca City; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, one infant brother, one infant sister, and one grandson.

Casket bearers will be Chuck Crane, Charlie Mounts, Chuck Gregg, Tom Burg, Glen Adkins, Jim Reed, Alton Horne, and Bobby Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

The family will be at 214 South Eleventh Street.

Lettie Josephine Nix

BLACKWELL — Lettie Josephine Nix, former resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, in the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She was 83.

The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998, in the Trinity Assembly of God Church in Wichita, Kan., with the Rev. Eugene Nicholson officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Nardin. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home in Blackwell.

Lettie Josephine Nix was born Nov. 25, 1914, in Wilburton to Samuel and Cassie (Frances) Stafford. As an infant she moved with her family to Waynoka. At the age of two she moved with her family to Blackwell where she grew up and attended Blackwell public schools.

She married Kermit J. Flood on June 30, 1934, in Newkirk, and they settled in Blackwell. He preceded her in death Feb. 6, 1953, and she remained in Blackwell. She later married James E. Nix on April 22, 1955, and they settled in Blackwell for a year. In 1956 they moved to Wichita, Kan., where she lived until her death. She was a member of the Trinity Assembly of God Church in Wichita.

She is survived by her husband of the home; three daughters, Neva Ellis of Wichita, Kan., Lou Ann Thomason of Rose Hill, Kan., and Colleen Manning of Franklin, Texas; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Everett and Joseph Stafford; and two sisters, Peggy Pendland and Mary Bartlett.

Casket bearers will be C.J. Ellis, Clayton Ellis, Darren Thomason, Russell Dodd, Wally Culver and Robert DuBois. Honorary casket bearers will be David Ellis and Kenneth Vogt.

Floy Rosella Deffner

BLACKWELL — Floy Rosella Deffner, resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, Sept. 30. 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 79.

A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 1998, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell with the Rev. Dan Bohn officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home.

Floy Rosella Deffner was born Oct. 7, 1918, in the Blackwell area, the daughter of Theodore and Emma (Claybaker) Deffner. She grew up on a farm southeast of Blackwell. She was a lifelong resident of Blackwell where she was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

Deffner enjoyed embroidery, making crafts, Christmas decorations, making quilts, dolls, clothing and she loved cooking. She was a resident of Hillcrest Nursing Home at the time of her death.

She is survived by two brothers, Pat Deffner of Littleton, Colo. and Carrol Deffner of Deming, Texas; one sister, Edith Estes of Blackwell; and 22 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Earl Deffner of California; and two sisters, Mildred Stimpert and Dorothy Hart of Blackwell.

Casket bearers are Bill Hart, J.T. Hart, Mike Caldwell, Clarke Estes, Norman Deffner and Greg Hart. Honorary casket bearers are Don Sodowsky, Greg Deffner, Justin Caldwell, Don Searcy, Jason Caldwell, Tim Deffner and Max Claybaker.

Edward Adolph Shiever

BURBANK — Edward Adolph Shiever, resident of Burbank and former resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998, in the Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater. He was 86.

A funeral will be held in the chapel of the Strode Funeral Home in Stillwater at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1998. Burial will be in the Morrison Cemetery in Morrison.

Edward Adolph Shiever was born Nov. 7, 1911, in Stillwater, the son of Julius J. and Jessie Pearl (James) Shiever. He attended the Eden Center School in the Eden Township. He moved to Ponca City in 1955 and to Burbank in 1964. He was employed as a rock crusher for Standard Industries/Ashland Oil from 1958 to 1976. After his retirement, he was a farmer and was employed at a rock crusher in Cedar Vale, Kan., while living in Burbank. He was a member of the Burbank Baptist Church.

Shiever is survived by one son, Edward L. Shiever of Stillwater; one sister, Lena Hursh of San Jose, Calif.; former wife, Violet Cecelia Busch of Stillwater; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Burbank Baptist Church in Burbank, Okla. 74633 or to the charity of choice.

NEWS BRIEFS

Church Women Unite — Church Women Unite will have its board meeting 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Baptist Church, 1009 South 11th Street.

Pool Tournament!! At the Blue Lite Lounge, 217 S. 2nd, Saturday,

October 3, 1998, 7:00 p.m. adv.

Booths Available — VFW Post 1202 Auxiliary will hold the annual arts and crafts show for the benefit of the cancer program. Space is available by calling 765-8924, 765-9481 or 765-9119. The show is planned for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the post home. Tables and chairs or booth space will be provided at a cost of $15 each and door prizes will be given. A food booth will be open all day and auxiliary members will donate items for a bake sale.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential.

Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8

p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv.

Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 11:26 a.m. Thursday that an accident had occurred in the parking lot of a business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Ponca City Tag Office will be closed October 7th due to Okla.

Tax Commission School. adv.

Billings Townwide Yard Sale Set — The Billings Community Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 10. Numerous sales are planned throughout the community with most sales opening at 8 a.m. and continuing through the mid-afternoon. Maps with locations can be picked up at Rush’s Convenience Store or McKeown’s Market, according to Koke Evans, chairperson for the event.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:58 p.m. Thursday that a 20-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for reckless driving and attempting to elude.

Tribal Meeting — There will be an Otoe-Missouria tribal and community meeting Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Enterprise Building, Red Rock. The tribe requests involvement and support in planning and implementation of a proposed ANA Economic Development Grant Application.

Landscaping And design available. Call us for trees and all your planting needs. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 762-2922. adv.

Vandalism — A person from the 700 block of North Second Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:17 a.m. Thursday that some yard ornaments had been vandalized. 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.

Abandoned Bicycle — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:54 a.m. Thursday that someone had abandoned a bicycle in the parking lot. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle.

Fire Prevention Week Event. Come join us for “Celebrity Host

Night at Golden Corral”, Oct. 9th, 5:00-8:00p.m., $.99 Kids meal.

Sparky, a Magician, Clowns, Firemen, Firetrucks and Celebrity

Hosts. Funds earned at event will go towards a Fire Safety House.

This Event Sponsored by Ponca City Fire Prevention Advisory

Council. adv.

Chain Stolen — A man at Friendly Pawn, 821 South Fourth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:07 a.m. Thursday that someone had stolen a long chain from the business during the night. The information was logged.

Pauline's Shrimp Peel. All you can eat, $10.95, Friday the 2nd.

For reservations, call 765-5460. adv.

Juvenile Shoplifters — An employee of Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:11 p.m. Thursday that two juvenile shoplifters were in custody. An officer was assigned and a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were held for petit larceny.

Jim Bowen Construction ­ Custom homes, room additions and

remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv

Oops! No Dance Tonight — The Senior Citizens Dance, which is held the second and fourth Fridays of each month, will not be held this Friday, Oct. 2, as reported in the News Thursday. The dance is held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Lake Street and West Ponca Avenue at 1:56 a.m. Friday that a 29-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension.

Head Country Saturday Night Special­ All you can eat beef

brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $6.95. 4-8 p.m. 1217

East Prospect. adv.

Hit and Run — A clerk at Stratford House Inn reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:10 a.m. Thursday that a hit and run accident had occurred there during the night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

4” Mums, $.99 each, 6” $1.99 each or 10 for $17.50. Keathly

Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. adv.

Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 400 block of South Washington Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 5:51 p.m. Thursday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Free Sample of Estee Lauder Foundation at John’s Apparel,

205 East Cleveland. adv.

Vehicle Broken Into — A man from the 700 block of Monument Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:56 p.m. Thursday that his vehicle had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Fall Open: Back On The Rack, 322 East Grand, Advocare weight

management representatives will be on hand with the ‘grand’est selection of fall clothing available. October 6th, 10 a.m. Sharp!!!

Don’t Miss Out!! adv.

Daughter Assaulted — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:38 p.m. Thursday that her daughter had been assaulted at Po-Hi and they were at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center receive treatment. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Threatened — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:50 p.m. Thursday that her son had been threatened at Liberty School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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.

Shoplifter — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:45 p.m. Thursday that a shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and a juvenile girl was taken to the police department, and later released to a parent on a promise to appear on a charge of petit larceny.

Shoplifter — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from Wal-Mart at 4:13 p.m. Thursday that a juvenile girl had been held for petit larceny, and then released to a parent on a promise to appear.

Subject Held — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:02 p.m. Thursday that a woman was being held as a shoplifter. An officer was assigned and a 38-year-old woman was held for trespassing, petit larceny and public intoxication.

LIFESTYLES

Xi Beta Tau Chapter Announces Plans
Registration Due for Campers Fall Rally
Guitarists Among Entertainment Scheduled for 1998 Oktoberfest
American Legion Auxiliary Meets Names Projects
Pledge Ritual For Velma Case
Eta Delta Chapter Members Meet

Xi Beta Tau Chapter Announces Plans

The Sept. 14 meeting of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority was held at the home of Sammie Coats, president, with four members and two guests, Lois Coats and Ramona Wardlow, present. The meeting was a combination of Beginning Day and the first scheduled meeting. International correspondence was read and announcement made that the chapter had received a three star status.

Committees and chairmen announced were: Jan Ellison, social; June Miller, publicity; Cindy Wardlow, Ways and Means; Sammie Coats, calling. Upcoming social events include a meeting at Perkins Restaurant in September, Three Dog night concert in Arkansas City, Oct. 31; Preferential Tea, Thanksgiving, November; Christmas, December.

Sammie Coats read the City Council minutes and the chapter discussed hosting the Preferential Tea. Theme for the program was based on “Getting To Know You” and members discussed the sorority Valentine Dance, which will be held at the Elks Lodge on Feb. 13. Lois Coats won the mystery gift and a discussion was held on the August social luncheon held at Mae Lillie’s Tea Room in Pawnee honoring Jan Ellison, Girl of the Year.

Registration Due for Campers Fall Rally

Conestoga Campers met for the Sept. 18-20 campout and meeting at Birch Lake with 15 couples and guest couple, Hugh and Ann Martin, attending.

Those participating were Russell and Billie Aday, Ray and Carol Baltrop, Kenneth and Carlene Bates, Herb and Sherrie Cable, Rick and Paulette Cross, Jim and Nadine Hobbs, Bud and Ann Field, Jerry and Creda Houston, Pete and Norma Hurd, Charles and Janice McClelland, Dick and Twila Powell, John and Jane Storrusten, Roy and Verna Wilson, Lonnie and Marlene Wittmer, Dan and Barbara Woolsey.

A variety of activities were available, including shopping trips, Continental breakfast provided by Verna Wilson, restaurant dinners, fishing, and Sunday church service. A tape by the Rev. Hance Dilbeck of First Baptist Church was played and Verna Wilson played the keyboard. Coffee and doughnuts were furnished by Barbara Woolsey and Billie Aday. Guests on Saturday were Sarah and Wayne Robertson of Pawhuska.

A business meeting was held with Rick Cross, president, presiding. Ray Baltrop, secretary-treasurer gave reports and reservations for October at Lake Keystone were made. A report was made concerning the June campout at Pawnee Lake. Those attending were the Bates, Houstons, Wilsons, Bob and Faye Waldron and Bill and Phyllis Treadwell of Stillwater. Guests were Verna Wilson’s aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Carl Laird of Cushing, and cousins, Drew and Les Orr of Cushing, Tracy and Eric Chapman and children of Ardmore. There was no meeting or campout in July.

August found several members of the Conestoga Campers at Fun Valley Resort at South Fork, Colo. A “Ponca City Day” was held Aug. 16 with Russell Aday preaching and Verna Wilson singing a solo. Jim and Sue Viele’s granddaughter, Amanda Grimley, sang a solo and Barbara Woolsey and Marlene Wittmer sang a duet. A variety of activities was held that day.

Among those attending the special day were the Vieles, the Wittmers, the Woolseys and their family members, the Adays, the Baltrops, the Bates and their family, the Powells, the Wilsons and their family, the Hobbs, Clarence and Earlene Logan, Clarence and Dorothy Robins and their family, Ed and Carolyn Sauzek, Roy Wilson’s nephew and his wife, Robert and Mariam Dougherty of Roanoke, La. Other Ponca Citians attending, but not members of Conestoga Campers, were Betty and Jay Sanders and Betty Jo and Bob Myers.

The next meeting of Conestoga Campers will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Lake Ponca Shelterhouse 3. Those attending are asked to bring wieners, buns and a side dish. The next planned campout will be Oct. 16-18 at Keystone Lake, Pier 51.

The Fall Rally of the Family Campers and RV’ers will be at Sequoyah State Park, Area 2, near Wagner on Oct. 15-18. Pre-registration deadline is Oct. 5 and cost for the event is $10 for pre-registration and $40 at the gate. Boat tour cost is $7.50 and hayride $5 per person. A catered meal will cost $6. Registration forms will be available at the Oct. 5 meeting of the Conestoga Campers.

Theme for the Fall Rally is “Welcome to Paradise.” A variety of activities is being offered. Emil and Bennie Westerman, Conestoga members, will be in charge of the gate, along with Don and Margaret Boggs from Oklahoma City.

Guitarists Among Entertainment Scheduled for 1998 Oktoberfest

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Mark and Edgar Cruz are always well received in Ponca City, whether they are playing classical guitar together, or soloing. Most of the time the Oklahoma City based brothers play solo, but last year they did an impromptu performance together and “knocked the audience out.”

Both guitarists have a following in Ponca City as they have played here for numerous events. Edgar is slated to play from 11 a.m. to noon on the Main Stage at the Oktoberfest, while Mark is scheduled to appear on the Pool Stage from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 18.

Edgar is a diversely talented acoustic guitarist and describes himself as a “Liberace of the Guitar.” Edgar does educational work in schools through the Oklahoma Arts Council Touring Artist Program and the Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Mark received his masters from Southwest Texas State University, where he was voted Outstanding Graduate Student in Music in 1991.

In 1993, Mark’s group “Cruz Control” was voted Best Jazz Band by the Oklahoma Gazette and the same periodical voted his group “Electric Church” Best Funk Band in 1994.

The Oktoberfest is slated at the Marland Mansion grounds from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17-18. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for youths seven to 11, and children six and under are admitted free.

A free shuttle will run to the Marland Estate during the Oktoberfest hours from the Presbyterian Church parking lot. The event is sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission and proceeds are used for restoration of the Estate.

American Legion Auxiliary Meets Names Projects

The American Legion Auxiliary met recently for the monthly meeting with Betty Brown presiding. Helen Landis, acting chaplain, gave the opening prayer and Cecelia Easkey read the minutes. She also announced that the auxiliary would be sponsoring a girl at the American Legion Children’s home.

Dora McGee read the treasurer’s report and, as Legislative chairman, discussed the America Legion’s News magazine “Dispatch, ” noting most articles concerned the “Show Your Colors America!” movement. This is in support of a proposed flag protection amendment.

Lisa McGee, Americanism chairman, volunteered to chair a committee to work on a float for the Nov. 7 Veteran’s Day parade. The theme is “United We Stand.”

Lora Adkins, Community Service chairman, announced that 392 magazines were donated for the FCE reading table at the fair. Members were also asked to bring used books for the Friends of the Library and paper goods for Domestic Violence and Peachtree Landing.

Evelynn McCutcheon was named as this year’s Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation chairman. The next auxiliary meeting will be Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post.

Pledge Ritual For Velma Case

The Pledge Ritual was given for Velma Case when Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met recently. Lillian Williams was hostess for a “Mexican dinner” for 10 members. Erma Rusch, vice president and membership chairman, read the ceremony. She was assisted by Elsie Rosenbaum, president, and Meire K. Harris.

As a birthday recognition for Leanna Adams a pinata was provided for her to break. The meeting concluded with an auction of items members had gotten on vacation. The next program meeting will be with Gwen Higgins continuing the study “Memory Launchers.” Ms. Harris will be co-hostess.

Eta Delta Chapter Members Meet

Cecelia Schieber hosted the Sept. 28 meeting of Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority with 12 members present. Linda Poulson presided over the meeting in Wanda Sheehan’s absence.

Fourteen members and guests attended the Sunday evening “Pot Luck” picnic at Lake Ponca Park. Monthly social committees for the year were announced. The “Fall” gift exchange will be on Oct. 12 in the home of Carla McGregor. Linda Poulson was the recipient of the Beta Bud Basket as well as the winner of the door prize.

Cecelia Schieber presented two programs. The first being a informational “Tour Guide to Health Web Sites,” and the second a history and display of several handsewn heirloom quilts that have been in her family for generations.

SPORTS

Wildcats Face Soggy Homecoming Tonight
Huskers Hope to Hold On to Lindsay
Sooners Buffaloes Look for Offense
OSU Basketball Schedule Set

Wildcats Face Soggy Homecoming Tonight

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

For awhile it looked like the Wildcats would have to hold a swim meet instead of a football game for Homecoming.

After more than seven inches of rain all that would be needed would be lane markers on the new track surrounding the football field at Sullins Stadium.

“We have no control over the weather,” Po-Hi coach Todd Kimrey said of the playing conditions as the Cats prepared for Edmond Memorial tonight. “We’ll just have to do our best.”

Then a slight smile crosses his face. “Of course, we feel like our offense will work well on a wet field. We have a straight ahead running offense.”

How will a wet field and a wet ball affect a passing team like Memorial?

“There are two ways of looking at it,” Kimrey said. “The disadvantage for a team like that is that the ball is wet and hard to throw. Also it’s hard for the receivers to cut.

“On the other hand, those receivers know where they are going. It’s hard for the defensive backs to react.”

However, all that could be moot if Edmond changes tactics.

“We are really set up to be a running team,” Memorial mentor Greg Neese said, noting his offense usually starts out of the I formation, going occasionally to a one-back set. “It’s just that we’ve had so much success throwing the ball.”

The Bulldogs have indeed been successful. Quarterback Darren Swiggett is completing 50 percent of his passes (52-of-103) and has thrown for eight touchdowns with four interceptions.

“Also, we have some very good receivers,” Neese says. “Matt Alberte is 6-3 and 180 pounds. He runs the 40 in 4.4 seconds and has real good hands. He is our deep threat.”

But the leading receiver for the Bulldogs is Riley Riggs (6-2, 185), who has 24 catches for 357 yards and three TDs.

Neese admits his team has had problems establishing a running game because of an inexperienced front line that includes several sophomores.

When the Bulldogs run, it is usually I-back Chris Daniel, who has 202 of his team’s 374 yards rushing on the year.

“Chris is a great athlete,” McNeese says. “He is also a good receiver, plays cornerback and is our kicker.”

Alternating with Daniel at running back is Junior McGilliland, “who is a little more of a straight-ahead runner,” McNeese says. “He is more physical.”

In addition, McNeese feels the Bulldogs feel they can handle the Wildcats’ Wishbone.

“Edmond North probably runs the option as well or better than anyone in the state,” McNeese said. “They run the Air Force Wishbone and have a quarterback that is probably the best in the state.”

Memorial is 1-3 and except for two missed conversions, could be 3-1.

The Bulldogs started the year with a 25-24 win over Edmond North, which came close to beating powerful Moore.

Then came the bad-luck string, Memorial lost to Edmond Santa Fe, “when we scored late in the fourth quarter but had a bad snap from center on the point-after try,” Neese recalls.

Then came a 22-21 loss to No. 3 ranked Yukon.

“We led that whole game,” McNeese said. “We were trying to put the game away in the fourth quarter when Yukon intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown. We scored late again and went for the two points, but the Yukon corner made a good play on the ball.”

The close scores ended last week with a 42-6 shelling by No. 1 ranked Tulsa Union in the District 6A-3 opener.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats will be at full strength for the first time all season.

The Cats got seven players, who had had academic problems, back for this game.

“They will see a good deal of playing time,” Kimrey said, indicating a few will start.

“They have been out practicing with us for six weeks and they have taken care of business as far as their grades are concerned,” Kimrey said.

The Poncans are relatively healthy. Quarterback Eric Michael is at full speed after getting his “bell rung” at Stillwater. Backup running back Kyle Henderson, who also had to be helped off the field last week is also back.

Much of the Homecoming celebration has been rained out and Kimrey is somewhat of two minds about the event.

“It is more of a distraction for the coaches that it is the players,” he notes “But it is fun and exciting for the players.

“Plus we usually get a good crowd for Homecoming and that will help the kids. Also, we seem to play better at home.

“As long as the kids can concentrate on the game they can enjoy all of the excitement surrounding it.”

This is probably a pivotal game for both teams in the district.

“I’m sure when they looked at the schedule, Ponca City felt this is a game they can win,” Neese said. “We felt the same way.

“It should be a great game.”

Huskers Hope to Hold On to Lindsay

By TIM KORTE

AP Sports Writer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Oklahoma State’s Tony Lindsay is the kind of quarterback Nebraska hates to see in the other huddle.

‘‘He can run. He can pass. He can scramble,’’ said Cornhuskers defensive tackle Jason Wiltz. ‘‘There’s some things we need to make sure we do, and that’s contain him and pursue well.’’

Second-ranked Nebraska (4-0) opens Big 12 play Saturday in Kansas City against Lindsay and the Cowboys (2-1, 1-0).

The blitzing, hard-charging Huskers had a huge day against drop-back passer Brock Huard in last week’s 55-7 victory over Washington. But there’s reason for caution against the mobile Lindsay.

The Huskers have been hurt before by versatile quarterbacks. Last year, Missouri’s Corby Jones gave them fits, throwing for three touchdowns and running for another in Nebraska’s 45-38 overtime win.

Nebraska expects the same from Lindsay.

‘‘It puts a lot more pressure on our front four to keep him in the pocket, to keep him contained,’’ said defensive end Chad Kelsay. ‘‘A quarterback like that is so dangerous because he can get outside and make things happen.’’

The game, originally scheduled for Stillwater, was moved to 80,000-seat Arrowhead Stadium so Oklahoma State could reap a $1.3 million profit. While the Cowboys are officially the home team, more than 50,000 tickets have been sold to Nebraska fans.

‘‘What I was looking at, and I’ve said this before, football is your biggest income and the financial package of that game would indeed help our athletic program,’’ said Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons.

Lindsay has modest numbers: 57 rushing yards and 119.3 passing yards per game. But with running backs Nathan Simmons (79.7 rushing yards per game) and Jamaal Fobbs (70 yards per game), he’s part of a triple threat.

‘‘Their line is very physical. They can control the ball on you,’’ Nebraska coach Frank Solich said. ‘‘We need to control the run because we know they will run the ball at us.’’

Meanwhile, coach Simmons wants his team to forget Nebraska’s game with then-No. 9 Washington. He said he’s focusing instead on the Cowboys’ 42-23 win over then-No. 25 Mississippi State two weeks ago.

‘‘That’s more important to me. That’s what I’m hanging my hat on, not the fact they beat Washington 55-to-whatever,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘Yeah, it gets your attention, but I can’t hang my hat on that.’’

Cowboys receiver Sean Love agreed.

‘‘If we play like we did last weekend (against Mississippi State), I think there will be a lot of celebrating and partying going on in Oklahoma,’’ he said.

But here’s something the Cowboys might not hear during Simmons’ pre-game talk: Oklahoma State hasn’t beaten Nebraska since 1962, although the schools tied in 1973.

‘‘I don’t care about what happened back then,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘That has nothing to do with me.’’

The Huskers hope running back DeAngelo Evans, who had 146 yards and three TDs against Washington, recovers from a sore toe ligament that kept him out of three practices this week.

Sooners Buffaloes Look for Offense

By OWEN CANFIELD

AP Sports Writer

NORMAN (AP) — If recent games are an indication, then the scoreboard operator may have an easy time Saturday afternoon when No. 15 Colorado visits Oklahoma.

Both teams have struggled on offense in recent weeks. The Buffaloes (4-0) scored 42 points in their opener against Colorado State, but since then have scored 29, 25 and 18. They needed a late rally to beat Baylor at home last week, 18-16.

Oklahoma (2-1) only led North Texas 16-9 after three quarters of its opener before pulling away for a 37-9 victory. Since then, the Sooners have scored 10 and 12 points.

‘‘I’m certainly concerned. We need to get that thing going,’’ Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel said.

Neuheisel has had to contend with several injuries, including those to tailback Marlon Barnes and quarterback Mike Moschetti. But he places most of the blame for Colorado’s struggles on poor execution.

‘‘I usually see 10 guys doing the right thing, and almost always nine,’’ he said. ‘‘So as our kids get a little more maturity under their belt, get a little more experience ... I think we’ll start to see some consistency generated.’’

John Blake hopes the same is true for Oklahoma. He notes that if not for two failed field goal tries and a missed extra point against California two weeks ago, the Sooners would be unbeaten. They’ve also been a block or two away from making big gains, he said.

‘‘We are running the football but we’re not scoring. We’ve got to execute better and correct our mistakes,’’ he said.

Oklahoma fans might see a slight change of direction this week. Blake says the Sooners will continue to run the option. But he also said tailback De’Mond Parker needs to carry 20 to 30 times Saturday. Parker hasn’t carried more than 20 times in a game this season.

Meanwhile, quarterback Brandon Daniels has had some trouble directing the option. He hasn’t pitched the ball as often as coaches want, instead keeping the ball and turning upfield to run on his own.

‘‘We’ve got to do some things to get De’Mond the ball,’’ Blake said.

Colorado would like to figure out a way to keep Moschetti healthy. He is a threat as a runner and passer, but he was forced out the game last week by a sprained right ankle. Prior to that, he tore cartilage in his rib cage.

‘‘I need Mike to not be a guy who can’t finish a game,’’ Neuheisel said.

Getting the offenses untracked Saturday could be a problem because both defenses have played well. Oklahoma is ranked second nationally and in the Big 12 in total defense, allowing 207.7 yards per game. Colorado is one notch below Oklahoma in the conference, and ranked fourth overall, allowing 212.8 yards per game.

Colorado is seeking its fifth straight victory in Norman. The Buffaloes are 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings against Oklahoma and haven’t lost to the Sooners since 1988.

In addition, Oklahoma has lost four straight games following bye weeks — to Nebraska in 1994 and ’95, to San Diego State in 1996 and to Cal last year.

OSU Basketball Schedule Set

STILLWATER — Seven non-conference opponents who reached postseason play a year ago highlight the 1998-99 Oklahoma State men’s basketball schedule.

The featured games on the non-conference schedule include a trip to Hawaii, the return to Gallagher-lba of former Oklahoma coach and current TCU head man Billy Tubbs, a Wooden Classic matchup with UCLA and a road contest against UNLV. OSU is scheduled for 11 televised games this season, including the Dec. 22 UNLV game.

After opening the 28-game regular season with a home contest against Northwestern (La.) State on Monday, Nov, 16, the Cowboys hit the road — and the skies — for the VoiceStream Wireless Challenge on the campus of the University of Hawaii. The Cowboys open the tournament on Thursday, Nov, 19, against 1998 NIT entrant Marquette, and OSU’s final opponent in the two-day tourney could be host Hawaii, which defeated two Big 12 teams including then-No. 2 Kansas - at home last season.

The Cowboys return home for the Saturday, Nov. 28, matchup with TCU and Tubbs. OSU defeated TCU on the road in a one-point thriller last season, The Wooden Classic is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, in Anaheim, Calif., with the Cowboys meeting UCLA and Kansas facing Pepperdine,

Later in December, Sutton returns to his coaching roots when the Cowboys face Creighton, the first collegiate team coached by the current OSU boss, on Sunday, Dec. 20. OSU will leave Omaha, Neb,, for Las Vegas, where it meets UNLV two days later,

Highlights on the home Big 12 schedule include the Jan, 12 Bedlam game with Oklahoma and an ABC-televised Valentine’s Day showdown with Texas. The Cowboys only Big Monday appearance will be a big one — OSU visits Kansas on Feb. 22 in a game that many preseason publications predict will decide the Big 12 regular-season champion. Oklahoma State has been picked as high as eighth in the nation by some preseason magazines, and the Cowboys and Jayhawks are the consensus favorites to contend for the league title.

OSU Basketball Schedule

Tuesday, Nov. 10 California All-Stars (Exh.) 7:05 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 13 Athletes First (Exh.) 7:O5 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 16 Northwestern (La.) St. 7:05 p.m.; (Voicestream Wireless Classic) Thursday, Nov. 19 vs. Marquette 1 a.m. (9 p.m. HST); Friday, Nov. 20 at Hawaii Midnight (8 p.m. HST) or vs. Nicholls State 2 a.m, 10 p.m. (HST); Saturday, Nov, 28 TCU 7,05 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 1 Florida Atlantic 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5 vs. UCLA 6:15 p.m. (4:15 p.m. PST); Saturday, Dec. 12 vs. Arkansas-Little Rock 7:05 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 15 Houston Baptist 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, Dec.20 at Creighton 2:05p.m.;Tuesday, Dec. 22 at UNLV 11 p.m. (9 p.m. PST); Wednesday, Dec. 30 Southeast Mo. State 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 Kansas State* 12:45 p. m.; Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Texas A&M* 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 9 at Baylor* 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan, 12 Oklahoma* 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 17at Texas Tech* 12:45 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 20 Baylor* 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, Jan, 23 at Texas* 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 27 Southern Mississippi 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30 Texas A&M* 3 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 Iowa State 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 6 at Oklahoma, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Colorado* 8 p.m. (7 p,m. MST); Sunday, Feb, 14 Texas* 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Nebraska* 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 20 Missouri* 12:45 p.m.; Monday, Feb,22 at Kansas* 8:35 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 27 Texes Tech* 12:45 p.m. March 4-7 Big 12 Championship; March 11-14 NCAA First/Second Rounds; March 18-21 NCAA Regionals; Saturday, March 27 NCAA Semifinals; Monday, March 29 NCAA Championship.

All times CST. When different, local times are in parentheses. Times and dales subject to change, * — Big 12 Conference games.

EDUCATION

Report Shows Record Number Of Vo-Tech Grads Landing Jobs
Students Receive OSU Teaching Assignments
VSO Holds Meeting
Meeting Scheduled For Awareness Materials
Volunteers Needed At PC Middle School
1998 Fall Forum Scheduled Oct. 6
OSU Announces Summer Graduates

Report Shows Record Number Of Vo-Tech Grads Landing Jobs

A record number of students trained through Oklahoma’s vo-tech system are landing jobs directly related to their training programs, state vo-tech officials announced recently.

More than 49 percent of students who completed one of the system’s vocational training programs were employed in a job directly related to their field of study one year later. Ten years ago the figure was 32 percent.

An additional 31 percent were continuing their education, and another three percent were in the military.

The 1997 Completion/Follow-Up Report, conducted by the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education’s Information Management Division (IMD), was a study of nearly 21,000 students who completed their vocational training programs in 1997, said Dr. Roy Peters, Jr., state vo-tech director.

The study found that nine percent of graduates were employed in a job not directly related to their field of study and only four percent were unemployed, seeking work. The remaining four percent were simply not looking for work at all, a category that includes spouses who take time off from the workforce to raise a family.

“That means our ‘positive placement’ is about 92 percent,” Peters said. He defined positive placement as the categories of training-related, training not related, continuing education, or in the military. The state vo-tech director said the vo-tech system’s record-setting training-related employment number was due to better preparing students for the job market and a better career counseling effort. A booming state economy has also helped, he said.

“Statewide, our teachers and administrators are doing a very good job of helping students match their interests and abilities with the right kind of vocational training programs,” Peters said. “They are also working with them to develop stronger academic skills.”

The follow-up study is further evidence that Oklahoma’s School-to-Work system, implemented three years ago, is paying big dividends in improving Oklahoma’s workforce and its economy, Peters said.

Randy Feagan, the information specialist who compiled the report, said vocational instructors, who provide the data for the report, are also doing a better job of following the success of their graduates.

“Our teachers are making great efforts to stay in touch with their former students,” Feagan said. “They have done an exceptional job at helping us collect this data.”

Peters said the follow-up report is just one of the ways — albeit a very important one — that his agency evaluates the effectiveness of its programs.

He said, “We are always concerned with our bottom line question: Are we meeting the needs of our customers and the needs of the workplace?”

“Employers and our students are going to keep coming back to the supplier that meets their needs,” he said.

Students Receive OSU Teaching Assignments

STILLWATER — Five Ponca City High School graduates are among 113 students to receive student teaching assignments for the fall semester at Oklahoma State University.

Sherri Golliver, an elementary education major, has been assigned to a fifth grade class at Lincoln Elementary, and will be working with teacher Elaine Cox. Golliver is the daughter of Calvin and Dorothy Golliver.

Melissa Maxey, an early childhood education major, has been assigned to a first grade class at East Elementary School in Jenks, and will be working with teacher Elizabeth Craig. She is the daughter of Don and Joyce Romine.

Tiffany Sims, daughter of Dan and Jill Sims of Kaw City, has been assigned to a first grade class at Lincoln Elementary, and will work with teacher Jamie Bellah. She is an elementary education major.

Sara O’Neill, an elementary education major, has been assigned to a fifth grade class at Roosevelt Elementary, and will work with teacher Shelley Matlock. She is the daughter of J. Hoyd and Lou Ann O’Neill.

Kari Nolan, daughter of Ralph R. and Jane D. Balfanz, has been assigned to a first grade class at Lincoln Elementary. She is an early childhood education major and will work with teacher Misti Hamn.

Area assigned for the fall semester include elementary education, early childhood education, business education, trade and industrial education, agriculture education, and the K-12 endorsement areas of physical education, special education and music.

According to Robert Knaub, coordinator of Field Relations in the OSU Office of Teacher Education, in order for students to student teach in the public schools there are stringent requirements that need to be met and maintained.

These requirements include a passing score on the pre-professional skills test, completing a sequence of courses prior to being admitted to the teacher education program, maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA in their designated major, professional education courses and overall GPA.

VSO Holds Meeting

Pioneer Technology Center’s Vocational Student Organization (VSO) held their first meeting last week and elected executive council officers for the 1998-99 school year. Officers were elected from both morning and afternoon sessions.

The morning officers are Bob Monroe, chief executive officer from machine tool; Turza Meyers, manager from medical assisting; Phylisha Kimbral, financial correspondent from business technology; and Kellie Burke, secretary/historian from cosmetology.

Afternoon officers are Bandy Johnstone, chief executive officer from food services; Tonda Anderson, manager from business technology; Cody Grogan, financial correspondent from marketing; and Amanda Porter, secretary/historian from marketing.

The VSO consists of class representatives of students who are regularly enrolled in daytime classes at Pioneer Tech. The executive council consists of students who are also class officers of president and vice president, advisors of VICA, HOSA, FHA/HERO, DECA and FBLA/PBL. This year, Ken Kliewer, director of student services, serves as the council advisor for the organization.

The VSO council works to develop leadership abilities through participation in education, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities. The organization also works to provide leadership for the student body and they help organize school-wide projects and fundraisers. The fundraiser events are held primarily to help students travel and compete at various competitions throughout the school year. This year, the VSO is selling ribs to raise money for their first competition. Rib orders are being taken by students now through Oct. 9.

Meeting Scheduled For Awareness Materials

Ponca City Middle School parents will have an additional opportunity to preview the materials and videos used in Growth and Development and AIDS Awareness classes for the sixth and seventh grade students. A come and go meeting will be held Oct. 5 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium.

The curriculum used has been approved by the Board of Education and the State Department of Education and complies with state statutes. Parents and guardians are given an annual presentation of the material and curriculum at least one month before such presentations are given to students.

No student shall be required to participate in the AIDS prevention education program if the parent or guardian of the student objects in writing to this participation. A parent or guardian may complete an opt-out form and return it to the building principal. For me information contact Kim Hollis, school nurse, at 767-8000, ext. 237.

Volunteers Needed At PC Middle School

Several volunteers are needed at Ponca City Middle School. Each student at the Middle School is required to take a reading class each day, and reading partners are needed for those students in need of individual assistance.

HOSTS (Helping One Student To Succeed) is a national program for reading and math, pairing community or student volunteers with a student to practice on basic skills. The Middle School has the math program in place this year. Those students needing one-on-one help in math will have mentors for 30 minutes one to two days a week.

The Middle School is also continuing to work in the Outdoor Learning Center. Volunteers would be of assistance in the next few weeks to haul rock and dirt and help the students with landscaping. The work day will be on Saturdays.

Volunteers are a vital part of the workings of the school and an investment in the future. If you have some time to give to one of the young people please call the school at 767-8020 and tell them how you could assist.

1998 Fall Forum Scheduled Oct. 6

The 1998 Fall Forum for Local Education Foundations, sponsored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, will be held on Oct. 6 at the University Center of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. This is the tenth anniversary of the Fall Forum, which provides training and networking opportunities for over 300 local education foundation (LEF) supporters from across the state. This year, nationally known guest speakers, local experts, and a new workshop format elevate the Forum to a level that will more effectively meet the needs of both mature foundations and those in the development stages.

Local education foundations are grassroots nonprofit organizations that demonstrate the unique partnerships that have been forged to provide private support for public education. Oklahoma is a national leader in the number of local education foundations per capita with 146. These foundations raise millions of dollars for academic programs that go beyond what district budgets can provide. Results of a recent survey conducted by the Local Education Foundation Outreach Committee of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence shows that LEFs dispersed more than $1.4 million during the past school year, primarily in grants to teachers.

OSU Announces Summer Graduates

STILLWATER — A total of 772 students were awarded degrees from Oklahoma State University at the end of the 1998 summer session.

Local graduates were Andrew Rigdon, Newkirk; and Steve Coyle and Melanie Noonan, Tonkawa.

Ponca City graduates were Willie Miller, Duncan Primeaux, Czeslaw Razowski and Mindy Wright.

Receiving master’s degrees from Ponca City were James Dautrich, Jimmie Robins, Phillip Thomas and Lee Ann Murray. Mark Snead also received his doctorate degree.

RELIGION

Women’s Ministry Sponsoring Meet At NE Baptist
Pastor’s Notes
Pioneer Christian Announces Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Reflecting the Light of Christ Is Theme for First Lutheran Services

Women’s Ministry Sponsoring Meet At NE Baptist

The Women’s Ministry at Northeast Baptist Church will sponsor a women’s conference on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, according to Cynthia Short, Women’s Ministry chairperson. The event will be held at the church, 2200 Pecan Road.

Opening with a continental breakfast provided by the Women’s Ministry at 9:30 a.m., the remainder of the day will be filled with messages on friendship, special music, praise and worship. During the lunch hour, Patty Curl and Rhonda Walker will direct a style show.

Ona Clegg will lead “Petals of Friendship.” She shares that friendship can be compared to flowers for their strength, longevity and softness. Ona and her husband, Charley, are members of First Baptist Church here. Ona has been a mainstay in the women’s ministry between old and younger women in the church, as well as serving as director of women’s ministries at First Baptist. Ona has shared this ministry with many churches in the area helping them to begin mentoring programs.

Special music will be brought by Gale Clark of Blackwell. She and her husband, Roger, are members of Immanuel Baptist in Blackwell. Gale sings in the choir at Immanuel, as well as teaching Sunday School in the nursery area. She and Roger have three grown children, operate a nursing home medication consultant service, as well as Roger being a pharmacist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita and Gale sharing her gift of music in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas.

Praise and Worship during the conference will be led by Carol Green. Carol and her husband Tommy have three grown children. Carol teaches chorus at Ponca City Mid-High and Middle School and serves as pianist at First Baptist in Ponca City. Carol believes that her ministry is using her God-given talent to glorify Him.

Women in the area are invited to join the Northeast ladies to learn more about growing together in friendship. Cost of the conference will be $10 including a continental breakfast and lunch. You may resister by calling Betty Tautfest at 762-1354, Natalie Elwood at 765-6320, Linda Caudle at 762-6226 or Cynthia Short at 762-7680. this weekend or call the church office at 765-2404 on Monday morning. Registrations will close Monday, Oct. 5.

Pastor’s Notes

Worshiping in Spirit In the Holy Scriptures, the Apostle Peter tells us that we are a spiritual house, a holy Priesthood where we offer up spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ.

Exactly how are we to worship God in the Temple of the Spirit? Here are three aspects of worship where this is possible.

First, an attitude of sacrifice of self. The Apostle Paul instructs us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God” (Romans 12:1). This requires the denial of self. Our sacrifice of self to God is a continuous process. Each action and thought that we bring into subjection to the will of God is part of that sacrifice, and every time we deny the self for the will of God, we are progressing in our walk toward the likeness of Christ.

Second, Jesus called His Temple a house of prayer (Matthew 21:13). Since we are now in the Temple of God by abiding in Christ, we are to “pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17).

The third aspect is one of praise and thanksgiving. Psalm 100:4 says “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name. The Scriptures constantly refer to praise and thanksgiving as a form of spiritual sacrifice that is pleasing to God. We are to praise our Lord within the Temple of Christ at all times.

Therefore let us worship with a genuineness of sacrifice, prayer and praise.

Bob Weaver, Minister

Pioneer Christian Church

Pioneer Christian Announces Tuesday Morning Bible Study

The Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, announces a Tuesday morning Bible Study from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Minister Bob Weaver leading. The study will open with the Book of Genesis.

All members of the church and others in the community who are interested in the study are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Pastor Weaver invites the public to come and learn God’s Word with the Pioneer Christian folks. For more information call 762-8858.

Reflecting the Light of Christ Is Theme for First Lutheran Services

“Reflecting the Light of Christ” is the theme of the festive services at First Lutheran Church on Oct. 4. Both services, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., will celebrate Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday. This international organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod sponsors mission projects locally, within the state, in our country, and in foreign fields. The main source of their funds is the gift of each member’s “mites.” These seemingly insignificant coins have produced millions of dollars for projects around the world. The service on Sunday will focus on our being Lights of the Lord.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the World.” As we are made children of God, we are to “let our light shine.” We are to reflect to others all the characteristics that Jesus has shown us in Himself.

The Ladies Choir will sing the anthem “Thy Loving Kindness.” Members of the local organization will also serve as readers and ushers. One member will deliver the Message for Young Disciples and another will serve as organist. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.

The fall Zone Rally of the LWML will be held at First Lutheran on Oct. 10. Ladies from the area will participate in worship, Bible study, and fellowship.