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Great Plains Cotton Gin Ceremony Attracts 250
Ponca City Math Student Does Excellent at Challenge
District Court
New Albert Brooks Comedy Opens Saturday at Poncan
NOC Spring Enrollment Open

Great Plains Cotton Gin Ceremony Attracts 250

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

BLACKWELL — A gathering of about 250 from Kay County and around the state celebrated the dedication and ribbon cutting for the new $2.5 million Great Plains Cotton Gin Thursday at Blackwell.

The new gin is expected to be a boon to cotton farmers and others in the area who may be wanting to switch to cotton as a crop. In the past it has been a chore to get the cotton to market, as Winfield, Kan., was the closest gin. The new gin is a mile north of Blackwell and off I-35 Exit 222.

This is the first gin build in Oklahoma in the last decade and the only one of two north of I-40. In addition to Oklahoma Counties the gin’s market area is expected to include a number of southern Kansas Counties.

Commissioner and Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Howard told the group projects like the Great Plains Cotton Gin are what helps keep the young people on the farm. He noted that Kay County ranked second in the number of Centennial Farm and Ranches in the state.

Joe Harris, head of Kaw Electric Cooperative was the master of ceremonies and Monty Kahle, general manager of the Great Plains Cotton Gin, introduced the major players. Owners are the Horinek and Kahle families. Kahle family members are Elston Kahle and his sons Monty and Ennis. Co-owners are Fred and David Horinek.

The gin came about as a dream between the two families who raised about 6,000 acres of cotton last year. Over the years they had problems getting the cotton processed and decided to do something about it. The gin is designed to served customers within about a 60-mile area. Area farmers are believed to be planting about 24,000 acres of cotton.

The dedication ceremony included a ribbon cutting officiated by the Blackwell Chamber of Commerce. Guests were treated to a tour of the new state-of-the-art facility and lunch. The gin, which is computerized, can process about 30 bales of cotton per hour and could go as high as 45 bales an hour.

The audience was made up of a cross-section of interested persons from Kay County and outlying areas. Legislators Jim Reese and Sen. Paul Muegge were on hand for the festivities, as were representatives from the offices of Sen. Jim Inhofe and Congressman Ernest Istook.

Mayors of Blackwell, Ponca City and Newkirk were in attendance, as well as several elected Kay County officials.

Ponca City Math Student Does Excellent at Challenge

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Eric Brunkow, the ten-year-old son of Brad and Susan Brunkow of Ponca City, was named a “Math Leader of the Next Millennium” by becoming a runner up in the Chips Ahoy! Millennium Math Challenge.

Eric was one of 12 math students selected from across the country to make it to the final round. He competed against two other students in his age group to win a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. The final and deciding showdown took place Oct. 12 at the U.S. Space Camp in Titusville, Florida, with Olympic Gold Medalist and Nickelodeon game show host, Summer Sanders, serving as host and master of ceremonies.

The students competed in a speed round of difficult math questions about Cape Canaveral, an area that symbolizes what miraculous undertakings can be accomplished by using math. The contest invited students in grades 1-8 to answer 10 math questions and submit a bonus essay on “How Math Will Be Used in the Next Millennium.” A panel of judges totaled the points earned on the written essay with the points earned during Tuesday’s final round to determine the Grand Prize Winner in each age category.

Eric, who is a student at First Lutheran School, received word this summer about the contest while attending an enrichment class held by Jean Hoffmeyer, a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

The Chips Ahoy! Millennium Math Challenge supports the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics’ mission and goals of improving math education in the U.S. and furthers the Council’s public service message — Do Math... And You Can Do Anything! Over the years, Nabisco has learned that schoolteachers all over the country were using Chips Ahoy! cookies to teach basic math skills. In fact, Nabisco has received hundreds of letters from educators explaining how they use the claim of at least 1,000 chips in every bag to teach kids long division, multiplication and other math problems.

District Court

Newkirk

Marriage Licenses

Shawn Michael Rexford, 24, Ponca City, and Denise Linnae Lane, 24, Red Rock.

Jamie Lee Thompson, 26, and Melody Louise Pruett, 24, both of Ponca City.

Robert Matthew Brammer, 27, Arkansas City, and Cheryl Darlene Wells, 35, Wichita.

Ha Van Nguyen, 42, and Norma Ann Valencia, 32, both of Blackwell.

Michael Richard Heidloff, 29, George, Iowa, and Kimberly Sue Webber, 28, Garber.

Larry Dean Henry, 35, and Paulette Evonne Lorg, 21, both of Blackwell.

Charles Kirkpatrick Ball, 49, and Ruth Anne McCurry, 41, both of Manhattan, Kan.

Daniel Lee Hall, 23, Winfield, and Kimberly Jean Autry, 24, Ponca City.

Christopher Luke Rhea, 27, and Shirley Jean Hall, 36, both of Ponca City.

John Eric Knowles, 25, and Crystal Lynne Bowhay, 22, both of Ponca City.

Johnnie Roy Roberts, 57, and Sherry Lynn Thomas, 48, both of South Haven.

Kirk Austin Fitch, 33, and Mary Marjo Davis, 33, both of Ponca City.

James Benjamin Bass, 25, and Regina Raelene Jensen, 22, both of Blackwell.

Civil Petitions

Mortgage Electronic Registration System Inc. vs. Ryan J. Stout, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $53,069.77.

Oklahoma R.E. & T. Employees Credit Union vs. Billy Lesher; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,750.64.

Bank of America N.A. vs. Betty L. Pittman, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $44,944.13.

Blackwell

Divorces Sought

Karen Kay Deem vs. Joe Albert Deem.

Divorces Granted

Nancy G. Snyder vs. Jimmy W. Snyder.

Civil Petitions

Judy L. Lightstone vs. Eric A. Keefe and Sheryl A. Keefe; plaintiff seeking judgment for $17,124.49.

Marine Federal Credit Union vs. Douglas Kent Hedges Jr.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,312.70.

Jack Bowker Ford Leasing Company vs. David Shook; plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,401.67.

Ponca City

Divorces Sought

Karyn Denee Keeling vs. David Luther Keeling.

Toni Parsley Hereford vs. John Pelham Hereford.

Ronald Allen Verhoven vs. Sylvia A. Sutton.

Lance Wade Nunnallee vs. Carrie Jean Nunnallee.

Deborah C. Edgar vs. Raymond J. Edgar.

Darlene Annette Morency vs. Fritzner Morency.

Rick Lee Landers vs. Mary Elizebeth Landers.

Christina Arlene Cranford vs. Arley Andrew Cranford.

LaDonna Gayle McEntire vs. David Paul McEntire.

Divorces Granted

Richard David Hayes vs. Sharon Larue Hayes; defendant restored to former name Sharon Larue Lewis.

Marketta Sue Moulton vs. Raymond Wayne Moulton Jr.

Johnny H. Cornelius vs. Laura B. Cornelius; defendant restored to former name Laura B. Brown.

Civil Petitions

Donald R. Puddy vs. Medi-Plex Health Services Association; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Glenn Appel vs. Allstate Insurance Company; plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,379.68.

Joseph Nester vs. Jamie Lynn Worstell; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Tionia Chandler, et al., vs. Katherine E. Steichen and Ronald Earl Plumley; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Shaw Minor vs. Allstate Insurance Company; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

New Albert Brooks Comedy Opens Saturday at Poncan

“The Muse” is a comedy about Hollywood. It was written by Albert Brooks, one of Hollywood’s most visible writers and actors. Since “The Muse” is about Hollywood screen writers, Brooks knows his subject well, and spoofs the shenanigans inside the film industry. The film is “clever” and “often hilarious,” according to the Seattle Post. “The Muse” opens Saturday at the Poncan Theatre on Grand.

At the beginning of “The Muse,” the hero is receiving an Humanitarian Award. His little girl asks, “Daddy, what’s a humanitarian.” And the hero, plagued by his own writer’s block, says, “It’s someone who never won the Oscar.” As Robert Ebert says, it is Albert Brooks great ability “to snatch failure from the ashes of success.” The plot of this “smart, funny, and edgy” comedy features the writer’s solution to his inability to write. He’s desperate. Experience doesn’t count for anything in Hollywood, because you’re only as good as your last joke. He must find his muse. A muse. Any muse.

That’s where Sharon Stone comes in. A friend named Jack (Jeff Bridges), who is himself a successful writer, tells Steven (Brooks) how to solve the problem. “I met her at a party a couple of years ago,” he says. “Rob Reiner introduced us.” So Steven goes after Sarah (Stone). She is an expensive commodity. “Bring her a gift,” he’s told. Soon Steven is giving jewelry, putting Sarah up in expensive penthouses, then moving her into his guest house. His wife is a little nervous about this. But soon even she accepts the truth. It’s not about sex, it’s about career.

“Brooks is in top form,” says reviewer Carl Arrington. And the Film Journal writes that this “is to be treasured as a funny man’s funniest film to date.” The Detroit News says “There are bits in this movie that are so bright, so amusing and so truly, madly, deeply” tied to the Hollywood life “that you can’t help watching the film with fascination.”

Brooks may be best known as a performer in two scripts which he also wrote. He wrote and starred with Debbie Reynolds in “Mother.” In “Broadcast News,” he also starred as Holly Hunter’s best friend in a love triangle with William Hurt. Brooks has been seen in “Private Benjamin,” “Modern Romance,” “Lost in America” and, oddly enough, in “Taxi Driver.” As a writer, he is widely respected for his contemporary comedies of American life.

As the muse enters Steven’s life, his writing somehow picks up. He becomes fecund again. And the point of “The Muse” may well be that if we believe in the muse, the muse will help us. That is, if you believe you can create, you will. Among the cameo appearances of Hollywood stars, film goers will recognize Cybill Shepherd, Jennifer Tilly, Rob Reiner, Wolfgang Puck, James Cameron, and Martin Scorsese. All are subject to the whims of a muse. Therein lies the amusement.

“The Muse” begins Saturday at the Poncan Theatre. It is rated PG-13. The Poncan Theatre is located at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City. For show times, patrons may call the theatre at 580-765-0943.

NOC Spring Enrollment Open

TONKAWA — Enrollment for spring semester classes at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa will open Monday, Oct. 18, according to Wanda Webb, director of admissions and records. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 10, 2000.

Early enrollment is advised so students may have their choice of class times, Webb said. Advisers will have schedules of classes offered and will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist students in enrolling.

Any resident of Oklahoma who is a graduate of an accredited high school or has received a GED certificate and who participated in the American College Testing program (ACT) is eligible for admission. Students under 21 years of age should have their high school transcripts and ACT scores on file with the Northern Registrar's Office, Webb advised.

Tuition at the Tonkawa campus for legal residents of Oklahoma is $41.50 per credit hour. First-time students must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 application fee at the time of enrollment. Northern accepts VISA or MasterCard.

Loans, grants and scholarships are available for eligible students. Linda Brown, director of financial aid, has information concerning loans and grants, and Kerri Gray, scholarship clerk, has scholarship applications.

Founded in 1901 as University Preparatory School, Northern is a two-year liberal arts community college serving approximately 2500 students. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the college offers associate degrees in arts, science and applied Science.

For more information, contact the Registrar's Office in the Vineyard Library-Administration, telephone 580-628-6220.

DEATHS

Lillian Spillman Harrison
Marion John Moore
Mary Ellen Koller
Velma I. Ealick

Lillian Spillman Harrison

PERRY — Lillian Spillman Harrison, resident of Perry, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, in the Perry Memorial Hospital. She was 97.

The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at the First Christian Church in Perry with the Rev. Lynn Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry under the direction of Brown-Sisson Funeral Home.

Lillian Spillman Harrison was born Jan. 10, 1902, in Perry, the daughter of Webster C. and Fannie May (Hunter) Smith. On April 4, 1923, in Perry, she married Ernest Spillman, who died Aug. 8, 1941. She married Bill Harrison on March 8, 1946; he died Jan. 15, 1965. She was a housewife, a member of the First Christian Church of Perry and a member of Royal Neighbors of American lodge. She was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed keeping up with weather reports.

She is survived by a son, A.C. Spillman of Atoka; three daughters, Dorlene Cook of Ponca City, Donna Brengle of Perry, and Dorothy Hafner of Orlando, Okla.; two stepsons, J.D. Jones of Enid, and Glendale Harrison of Texas; one stepdaughter, Katherine Thompson of Texas; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides both husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters.

Marion John Moore

SHAWNEE — Marion John Moore, former resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at a local nursing home in Shawnee. He was 91.

The funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in the Church of God in Lindsay with the Rev. Quintin Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay under the direction of Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel.

Marion John Moore was born March 7, 1908, in Foster, the son of Samuel and Dora (Harris) Moore. He married Lottie Glass on Aug. 15, 1926; she died Nov. 24, 1984. He married Stella McCuller July 20, 1985.

Moore was a pumper for Continental Oil Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1973. He moved to Lindsay from Ponca City in 1975, where he resided until moving to Shawnee in 1986. He was also a home builder. He was a member of the Downtown Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawnee.

He is survived by his wife of the home; a daughter, Betty Jean Jernigan of Lindsay; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife and a son, Mancil Moore in 1985.

Obituaries

Mary Ellen Koller

Mary Ellen Koller, former Ponca City resident, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at Brookhaven Nursing Center in Carrollton, Texas. She was 83.

Mary Ellen Koller was born Mary Ellen Morton Dec. 1, 1915, in Arkansas City, Kan., the daughter of Cora and Pete Morton. She married Fred Koller on July 21, 1934, at Winfield, Kan. Mary was employed for 35 years by the J.C. Penney Co. in Ponca City; she retired in 1981.

When Fred Koller’s health began to fail in 1992, they moved to Dallas to be near their daughter. Fred preceded Mary in death that year. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Brian (Barbara) Egan of Richardson, Texas, and her twin grandsons, Patrick Egan of Corona Del Mar, Calif., and Michael Egan of Fairfax, Va.

The Egan family home is 304 Stonebridge Dr., Richardson, Texas 75080.

paid obituary

Velma I. Ealick

Velma I. Ealick, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 13, 1999, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 81.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at the Albright United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Sheila Combs-Francis, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Velma Ealick was born June 9, 1918, in Payne County near Perkins, the daughter of Robert Carl and Hazel Nellie (Coleman) Musgrave. The family came to Ponca City when she was four years old. She grew up in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1937. She was employed by Montgomery Wards in Ponca City until her marriage. On Nov. 10, 1946, she was married to Harold Ealick at the United Evangelical Brethren Church in Ponca City.

Mrs. Ealick was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church. She taught in the Junior department for over 45 years. She and her husband also served as counselors at Junior Church Camp, and as members of the Worship Committee, the Care Ministry and many other positions in the church. She was member and past president of the Church Women United and the UMW. Mrs. Ealick had helped organize the Meals on Wheels program in Ponca City and had been active with it since 1973. She was also a volunteer for the St. Joseph Medical Center for over 20 years. In addition, she was active in many other civic and school organizations including the Cub Scouts, Camp Fire and the Kay County Election Board.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Ealick, of the home; three children, Marilyn and her husband G.B. Wise of Missouri City, Texas, Steven and his wife Judy of Ithaca, N.Y., and Beverly and her husband Martin McCormick of Stillwater; three sisters, Delpha Cooper, Ruth Villines and Opal Brown, all of Ponca City; one brother, Bob Musgrave of Tulsa; two grandchildren, Gary Wise and Heather Wise; two step grandchildren, Wayne Ealick and Greg Ealick; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin sister, Thelma Coats; and a stepson, Perry Ealick.

Casket bearers will be Wayne Coats, Alan Coats, Marvin Coats, Ronnie Coats, Doug Cooper, and Stan Villines. Honorary casket bearer will be Gerald Coats.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Albright United Methodist Church, 128 S. Palm, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at the home, 823 West Hazel.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Health Issues — “Discussing Women’s Health Issues with Your Young Daughter” is an event for mothers and their daughters, ages 10-14, sponsored by The Ponca City Alliance for Youth Teen Pregnancy Prevention Taskforce. Set for Tuesday, Oct. 26, 7-8 p.m., at the Ponca City Library Programming Room, topics will include growth and development during adolescence, postponing sexual involvement, sexually transmitted diseases and how to facilitate parent/child communication. RSVP to Michele Jean at 765-2476 by Oct. 22.

Free concert. Overton & Broadway return with another Rock and Reach Christian concert Sunday night, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at First Christian Church. Fifth and Cleveland. Everyone is welcome. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:13 a.m. Thursday that a 31-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay.

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

Wheel Stolen — An employee of Dick Stanton Honda, 3415 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:47 a.m. Thursday that a wheel had been stolen from a vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Estate Auction, Saturday, October 16th, 10 a.m., 1612 Pecan. Two vehicles, 1990 Toyota Camry DX; 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon; furniture; appliances; collectibles; miscellaneous and garage items. J.B. Smith Real Estate and Auction. 765-2500. adv.

Hit and Run — The Ponca City Police Department received a call from United Supermarket, 2800 North Fourteenth Street, at 9:58 a.m. Thursday that a hit and run accident had occurred. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Hobby Lobby Store hours Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. adv.

Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:22 a.m. Thursday from the intersection of Third Street and East Grand Avenue that an accident had occurred. Two other officers responded and a report was taken.

Washington School Carnival. Friday, October 15th, 5-8 pm. Food, games, prizes, music. Everyone Welcome! adv.

Forgery — A man from the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:41 a.m. Thursday that a forged check had been received. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 100 block of East Hazel Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:16 p.m. Thursday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Truck on Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 11:54 a.m. Thursday that a fuel truck was on fire one mile west of Burbank Landing on U.S. 60. The Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Osage County Sheriff’s Office was notified. Information was logged that the truck was a pickup, and not a fuel truck.

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.

Arson — The Communications Center received a report from West Middle School at 12:51 p.m. Thursday that a student had set fire in one of the bathrooms, but the fire is out. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to the scene and a report was taken. A 12-year-old boy was held for first degree arson and released on a promise to appear in court. The Fire Marshal of the Ponca City Fire Department also responded.

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

Incinerators on Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:03 p.m. Thursday from the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center that the incinerators were on fire. Units from all of the Ponca City Fire Department stations responded and handled the situation.

Art association Annual Christmas Sale. Monday, October 18th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 819 East Central. adv.

Property Not Returned — A man from the 100 block of South First Street requested an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 3:44 p.m. Thursday concerning some property not returned. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Pauline’s Shrimp Peel, All you can eat. $11.95, Friday, October 1. For reservations call 765-5460. adv.

Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 900 block of West Highland Avenue was at the Ponca City Police Department at 5:11 p.m. Thursday to report a bicycle stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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

Bicycle Recovered — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 5:54 p.m. Thursday reporting that he had recovered his bicycle and had the subject who took it with him. Two officers were assigned and the bicycle was recovered and a juvenile citation was issued.

Garage Sale Saturday Oct. 16th 101 N. 7th adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Pine Street and West South Avenue at 2:44 a.m. Wednesday that a 28-year-old woman was being held for DUI and speeding. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:08 p.m. Thursday from a man in the 400 block of South Sixth Street reporting an assault. Two officers were assigned and a 58-year-old woman was held for domestic assault and battery.

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

Dumpster on Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 9:32 p.m. Thursday that a dumpster was on fire at Oklahoma Casting, 2501 North Ash Street. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and handled the situation.

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.

Requests Assistance — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 10 p.m. Thursday from the 800 block of South Twelfth Street. Another officer responded and a vehicle was towed from the scene. A 49-year-old man was held for speeding, having no driver’s license, having no insurance, having an expired tag, transporting an open bottle, failure to yield and obstructing an officer.

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.

Requests Assistance — A woman from the 700 block of McFadden Drive requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 5:02 a.m. Wednesday concerning vandalism to a vehicle. An officer was assigned and information was logged on destruction of private property.

LIFESTYLES

Rho Chapter Activities Are Scheduled
Little News
Tasty and Nutritious Breakfast Can Give the Day a Good Start

Rho Chapter Activities Are Scheduled

Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at Debbie McClaskey’s house on Oct. 6. Bambi Correll, president, presided at the meeting. Jan Leach, recording secretary, called roll with 10 members present. Announcement was made that the Preferential Tea would be held Nov. 7 at Angel Central from 2 until 4 p.m. Each chapter is responsible for providing three dozen cookies.

Susan Seales will have a Valentine’s ball planning session at her home at 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Representatives from each chapter will be contacted. Terri Fry was elected as Rho Chapter’s Valentine Queen for 2000.

Dawn Pruitt won the mystery gift, and a pledge ritual was conducted for Terri Fry, and a Preceptor ritual for Carol Neilson. Debbie McClaskey gave a program on how to make Halloween favors from baby food jars that look like spiders. Each member received one of the favors filled with candy corn.

The next meeting will be held on Oct. 27 at the Correll home. Members are asked to come in Halloween costumes. A meeting was held at Carol Neilson’s house on Sept. 22. The hostess read passages from a Family Circle insert on “Friendship.” Kris Hanna won the traveling basket, and June Jackson won the mystery gift.

Little News

Richard Brett Young is the name selected by Wade and Lisa Young for their son born at 5:49 p.m. Aug. 3, 1999, at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. He has two brothers, Wade Alan and Casey Wyatt.

Grandparents are Judy Peters, Woody and Priscilla Clark, and the late Richard Peters. Great-grandparents are Bert and Florene Peters and Gertrude Ward.

Tasty and Nutritious Breakfast Can Give the Day a Good Start

(AP) — Among breakfast dishes served to visitors at the mountain community of Sundance, Utah, are two favorites, oatmeal and granola.

These are classics with a difference, with details that make them special. Brown sugar and heavy cream give the satisfying Sundance Oatmeal a caramel-like quality. It makes an energizing start for the day whether you’re about to tackle a Western mountain on foot, mountain bike or skis — or a mountain of paperwork in the office. At Sundance, the dish is made with fresh-milled oats from a local source.

Add yogurt or milk to the Granola at breakfast time. Granola is also a great snack to eat on the trail, or you can put some in a glass jar and give it as a hostess gift or ‘‘welcome-to-the-neighborhood’’ present.

Sundance Oatmeal

4 cups uncooked old-fashioned

rolled oats

4 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups heavy (whipping) cream

1/4 cup firmly packed brown

sugar

1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped assorted

dried fruits

1/4 to 1/2 cup toasted chopped

walnuts (see note)

In a large saucepan, stir together the oats, water and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook the oatmeal for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender.

Stir in the cream and simmer, stirring frequently, until oatmeal mixture reaches the desired thickness. Stir in the brown sugar and dried fruit and heat through. Ladle the oatmeal into bowls and sprinkle the top of each serving with the toasted walnuts. Make 6 generous servings.

Note: To toast walnuts, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the sheet a couple of times, until the nuts are lightly browned.

Sundance Granola

6 1/2 cups uncooked

old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup roasted shelled

sunflower seeds

1 cup whole almonds

3/4 cup pecan halves

3/4 cup wheat germ

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons

vegetable oil

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup molasses

2 3/4 cups raisins or other dried

fruit such as cranberries,

apricots, cherries, prunes

(chop bigger fruits into smaller

pieces)

Preheat the oven to 275 F. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, wheat germ, sesame seeds and ground cinnamon.

In a microwavable glass measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the oil, honey, maple syrup and molasses. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and spread it evenly in a jelly roll pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until dry and just toasted, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a wire rack and cool. Stir in the dried fruit. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 15 servings (about 16 cups).

EDUCATION

Forms Available for High School Students
Fall Forum Scheduled
Local Students Encouraged To Sign Up for State Program
Oklahoma Vocational, Technical Education Staff Visits With Pioneer Technology Center
Local School Foundation Gives Grant to Alternative High School
New Science Education Standards Challenged by Southwestern Staff
Governor Keating Proud Of OSSM 1999 ACT Averages
Northern To Host Annual College Night, Oct. 28
Enrollment Opens For NOC Spring Semester
Students Can Get Help Preparing For Assessments

Forms Available for High School Students

Nomination forms are now available for the prestigious academic awards presented annually by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence to recognize excellence in public education. Since 1987, the Foundation has awarded almost $2 million in scholarships and cash awards to outstanding public school educators, students, and dropout prevention programs. Ponca City has received a Secondary Medal for Excellence Award and has had 38 Academic All-Staters from 1987-1999.

Next spring, for the first time, a Medal for Excellence and $7,500 cash award will be presented to an outstanding local education foundation in the state. Oklahoma is a national leader in the number of local education foundations, which provide private support for public schools in 146 communities across the state.

“The mission of the Foundation is to encourage and recognize academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools,” said Foundation Chairman and Founder David L. Boren. “During the past 14 years, 1,353 exceptional students and teachers from 238 Oklahoma school districts, and ten outstanding dropout prevention programs, have been honored by the Foundation. We expect to see a record number of nominations this year as more and more Oklahomans realize how essential it is to reward excellence in our classrooms.” There were well over 1,000 nominations in 1999 for the 100 Academic All-State slots.

In addition to the new Medal for Excellence for Local Education Foundations award, four public school educators (representing elementary, secondary, and college/university teaching, and elementary or secondary administration), and the state’s most effective dropout prevention program will each receive a Medal for Excellence and a cash award of $7,500. Each of the winning educators’ schools will receive a $1,000 cash award. One hundred public high school seniors will be named to Academic All-State and each will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship.

Winners are chosen through a multi-tiered, independent selection process headed by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Marian P. Opala.

Award recipients will be honored at the Academic Awards Banquet to be held May 20, 2000, at the Tulsa Convention Center. The gala event is attended by over 1,000 Oklahomans and will again be televised statewide by OETA.

Nominations for Medal for Excellence awards for educators, dropout prevention programs, and local education foundations can be initiated by anyone and must be postmarked by Dec. 1, 1999. Nominations for Academic All-State students must be initiated by a school principal or superintendent and must be postmarked by Dec. 10, 1999. Nomination forms are available from the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 2618, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73102; e-mail, info@ofe.org; telephone, (405) 236-0006. Nomination forms are also available on the Foundation’s Web site, http://www.ofe.org.

Fall Forum Scheduled

The 1999 Fall Forum for Local Education Foundations, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 28 at the University Center of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, provides an opportunity for local education foundation (LEF) leaders to receive training, share resources, network, and celebrate their successes. In addition, it provides new LEF board members the vision and training necessary to be a productive part of their foundation boards, and offers school personnel new grant ideas and techniques for successful interactions with their LEFs.

Guest speakers for the event will include Dr. Steve Gillon, dean of the Honors College at the University of Oklahoma, who will give the opening address; Mike Steinberg, president of M.J. Steinberg Associates in Champlin, Minnesota, who will lead the Board Development track; and Tom McDaniel, vice chairman and a member of the board of directors of Kerr-McGee Corporation, who will give the luncheon address.

Local education foundations are grassroots nonprofit organizations that demonstrate the unique partnerships that have been forced 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.

Registration for the Forum, which includes lunch, is $30 before Oct. 21 and $40 after that date. For more information call the office at (405) 236-0006.

Local Students Encouraged To Sign Up for State Program

Oklahoma students in the eighth, ninth and 10th grades whose family income is $32,000 or less can now sign up for a scholarship program to earn free college tuition.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are currently distributing information and application packets for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) to middle and high schools throughout the state.

OHLAP, which was created by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1992, is designed to help high school students with financial needs and a demonstrated commitment to academic success. The scholarship can be used to attend college or specified courses at vocational-technical schools. Last year, the state Legislature raised the family income limit for the program from $24,000 to $32,000.

“Since students first signed up for the program in 1992, thousands of Oklahomans who did not think college was a reality have pursued their educational and career goals through this scholarship program,” said Chancellor Hans Brisch. “We hope to see thousands more take advantage of this opportunity to fulfill their long-term goals.”

Brisch noted that to date nearly 1,900 students from 322 different high schools representing all 77 counties in Oklahoma have earned OHLAP scholarships totaling $2.3 million. The scholarships are paid from funds provided by the Oklahoma Legislature.

To earn an OHLAP scholarship, high school students who meet the family income requirement must attend classes regularly, complete homework assignments and attain a 2.5 grade point average in the 15 courses required for college admission plus two additional courses. Students must also stay away from drugs and alcohol and refrain from delinquent acts.

For students who fulfill the requirements, the state will pay their tuition at a public college or university to cover a portion of their tuition at a private institution or for select courses accepted for college credit from public vocational-technical schools.

Students can use the scholarships through the completion of a bachelor’s degree or a maximum of five years, as long as the student maintains good academic standing.

For more information on OHLAP, Ponca City Public School students may visit their high school counselor or higher education’s web site at www.highered.org or call 1-800-858-1840.

Oklahoma Vocational, Technical Education Staff Visits With Pioneer Technology Center

Senior staff members from the Oklahoma State Department of Vocational and Technical Education (ODVTE) in Stillwater, visited Pioneer Technology Center last Wednesday as part of an educational tour of area junior high schools, high schools, and vocational schools. Their aim was to learn more about current programs, strategies, and special initiatives that are in place at the selected schools.

Dr. Sally Downey, PTC Superintendent, addressed the group by stating that, “Pioneer Technology Center is a quality institution because of their strong belief in putting their students and clients first. When you stay student and client focused and work hard to provide them with the best customer service, you can't help but be a quality institution.”

Dr. Janet Cox, deputy superintendent, highlighted the appropriate placement process at Pioneer Technology Center. Cox told the group that it is Pioneer Technology Center's number one concern to make sure that students are in a program that meets their needs and helps their educational success.

“We try and do whatever it takes to make sure our students are successful, including a continuation of support even after they are enrolled in a program,” said Cox. “In almost every program, we have learning consultants in the classroom that are there to provide extra assistance to the students in addition to the regular instruction. Instructors also turn in weekly grades to monitor each student's progress. If a student is failing, then we work to meet and counsel with them one-on-one to find out how we can help them in their program. We will even call their parents, counselors, and instructors in for a meeting to help find a solution. This process has definitely helped in retaining our students and helping them to complete their programs of study.”

Chuck Bayha, campus director, and Steve Waldvogel, assistant campus director, also discussed Pioneer Technology Center's Vocational Student Organization's (VSO) role in the school system and throughout the community.

Lanita Chapman, director of business and industry services, concluded the presentation with an update of the client-based programs, business incubator, and the new safety training project that is underway at Conoco. Chapman briefed the group on the Management Development Group (MDG) coordinator's role in coordinating leadership training for large to medium-sized businesses. In addition to a customer service curriculum that is coordinated by the BIS staff for area businesses, Chapman also explained that two BIS staff members completed the Zenger-Miller training and are now certified facilitators.

The ODVTE's visit ended with a brief discussion with Dr. Ann Benson, State Director of Vocational and Technical Education, asking for feedback on ways the state department could help and better serve the needs of Pioneer Technology Center.

The group of educators traveled to seven different schools in two days before returning to Stillwater on Tuesday evening.

Local School Foundation Gives Grant to Alternative High School

The Ponca City Public School Foundation has given a grant to Linda Helm, teacher at the Ponca City Alternative High School, to purchase a series of books for student use.

These books will help increase reading levels through increased time spent reading because of relevant and interesting books available to read during the school-wide reading time. The books are related to teen pregnancy, gangs, cars and trucks, dating, drugs, and stories of overcoming obstacles with common literature.

Some of the books in the series include: The Drug Abuse Library, The Library of Social Activism, Teenage Refugees, and The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Library.

The Ponca City Public School Foundation was established in 1986 to financially support new and innovative projects requested by Ponca City teachers.

The foundation has presented 183 grants totaling $134,292 to teachers in every public school within the district.

The foundation liaisons to the local schools for the 1999-2000 school year include: Rhea Howard, Alternative School; Sandy Murphy-Driggers, Garfield; Marjie Newman, Liberty; Sandy Hudack, Lincoln; Gary Bracken, East Middle School; James Roland, West Middle School; Terry Huston and Mike Grimes, Po-Hi; Robin Richardson, Roosevelt; Holly LaBossiere, Trout; Don Nuzum, Union; Gini Carey, Washington; and Kathleen Scribner, Woodlands.

The first grant round applications are due Nov. 1.

New Science Education Standards Challenged by Southwestern Staff

WINFIELD — Faculty members at Southwestern College passed a resolution urging the State Board of Education to rescind its recent action concerning the science education standards. The state board has voted to remove and minimize references to evolution, cosmology, global warming, and population pressures in state science standards.

The SC resolution was approved by a majority of those present at a regularly-scheduled faculty meeting. Similar resolutions have been passed at several Kansas' public universities. Three campus professors collaborated in organizing and writing the resolution — Patrick Ross, assistant professor of biology; Steve Rankin, assistant professor of religion and campus minister, and Philip Schmidt, professor of history.

“One of the goals of passing this resolution is to show the rest of the country that the actions of the State Board of Education are not only unrepresentative of Kansas' educational community, but that the board's view is not shared by all faculty members of Kansas' church-related colleges,” Ross explains.

Schmidt also noted that the state board's actions threatened the academic freedom of SC graduates preparing to teach high school science classes, and could eventually become a threat to the academic freedom of college faculties. “This is not an official expression of college policy,” says Dick Merriman, president of the college, “It is an exercise of faculty members’ rights to express such views, and I am committed to protecting those rights.”

Southwestern College is a private institution granting undergraduate and graduate degrees and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Nearly 1,000 students attend classes at the main Winfield campus or at Professional Studies Centers in Winfield and Wichita.

Governor Keating Proud Of OSSM 1999 ACT Averages

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics — OSSM — is still “awesome,” Governor Frank Keating noted.

The OSSM Class of 1999 attained the second highest ACT composite score in America, the Governor announced. OSSM graduates averaged 30.2 on the ACT college entrance exam, second only to the students at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, who averaged 30.6. The OSSM Class of 1998 had finished first ahead of the Illinois school in ACT scores.

“There are almost 9,000 secondary schools in America, and to have the best ACT scores in the land one year and the second best the next is a tremendous tribute to the students and faculty at OSSM,” Keating said. “They have proved once again that there aren’t just Oklahoma’s best and brightest — they’re America’s as well.”

Keating likened the two-year OSSM ACT record to back-to-back World Series appearances by a baseball team, or consecutive Pulitzer or Nobel Prize nominations for a writer or a scientist. “Year after year, the OSSM student body is right at the top,” he said. Keating noted that the Dean of Admissions from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently wrote to OSSM President Dr. Edna M. Manning to praise the quality of OSSM graduates who attend MIT, calling OSSM “a national resource.”

The OSSM Class of 1999 also had 16 National Merit Scholarship finalists, 11 National Merit commended scholars, ten Robert C. Byrd honors scholars, 39 Oklahoma Regents scholars and six Oklahoma Academic All-Staters. OSSM seniors won first place awards in prestigious academic competitions, including the U.S. Physics Bowl and the TEAM+S Competition of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science. The 71 class members earned college scholarships exceeding $4 million.

“All Oklahomans should be proud of these outstanding young scholars and the school they represent,” the Governor said.

Northern To Host Annual College Night, Oct. 28

TONKAWA — Area high schools students and their parents or guardians are invited to the seventh annual College Night hosted by Northern Oklahoma College Tuesday, Oct. 26, according to Sheri Snyder, director of marketing and college relations.

Representatives from more than 25 institutions, including two- and four-year private and public Oklahoma and out-of-state colleges, universities and military branches will be on hand from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the East Gym of Foster-Piper Fieldhouse to distribute materials and answer questions about their respective institutions.

In addition, representatives from the First National Bank of Oklahoma in Tonkawa will be hand to give advice on funding a college education. Complimentary soft drinks will be served in the fieldhouse lobby to participants.

“It's not too soon to start planning for a career,” Snyder said. “College Night will give students a chance to meet and visit with representatives about continuing education beyond their high school years,” she added.

Institutions participating include the Art Institute of Dallas, East Central University, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Northern Oklahoma College, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, OSU/Okmulgee, Oklahoma State University, and Pioneer Technology Center.

Also, Southern Nazarene University, Southwestern College in Kansas, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, St. Gregory's University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, University of Science/Arts of Oklahoma.

In addition, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force ROTC, U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps.

Enrollment Opens For NOC Spring Semester

TONKAWA — Enrollment for spring semester classes at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa will open Monday, Oct. 18, according to Wanda Webb, director of admissions and records. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 10, 2000.

Early enrollment is advised so students may have their choice of class times, Webb said. Advisers will have schedules of classes offered and will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist students in enrolling.

Any resident of Oklahoma who is a graduate of an accredited high school or has received a GED certificate and who participated in the American College Testing program (ACT) is eligible for admission. Students under 21 years of age should have their high school transcripts and ACT scores on file with the Northern Registrar's Office, Webb advised.

Tuition at the Tonkawa campus for legal residents of Oklahoma is $41.50 per credit hour. First-time students must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 application fee at the time of enrollment. Northern accepts VISA or MasterCard.

Loans, grants and scholarships are available for eligible students. Linda Brown, director of financial aid, has information concerning loans and grants, and Kerri Gray, scholarship clerk, has scholarship applications.

Founded in 1901 as University Preparatory School, Northern is a two-year liberal arts community college serving approximately 2500 students. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the college offers associate degrees in arts, science and applied Science.

For more information, contact the Registrar's Office in the Vineyard Library-Administration, telephone 580-628-6220.

Students Can Get Help Preparing For Assessments

High school students planning to take the ACT Assessment, a leading college entrance and placement exam, can get high-tech help from the experts with ACTive Prep, a new interactive test prep CD-ROM from ACT.

ACTive Prep takes students on a tour of “InterACTive University,” a virtual college that offers real ACT tests in four subject areas of the ACT Assessment — English, reading, math, and science reasoning. Colorful graphics, video, background music and animation help keep users interested and focused.

ACTive prep costs $32 for the home version. It can be ordered when students register for the ACT Assessment through their high school or through ACT’s website, www.act.org.

RELIGION

‘Come and Eat’ Is Lutheran Text On Sunday A.M.
Word of Life Men’s Ministry Plans Dinner and Talk by John Wolf III
Dr. Nigh Hosting Tour to Israel
NE Baptists Plan Workshop For Losing Weight
PCC Having ‘Celebration’ On Saturday Eve
Shidler Methodists to Gather in Spirit of Thanksgiving
She May Be 60 ... But She’s Serving as an Acolyte
Church Women Plan 1999 World Community Day On November 5
Presbyterians Plan ‘Hallelujah Party’
Tonkawa Faith Baptists Schedule Revival
Pioneer Christians to Hear Video on Second Coming
Longwood Baptist Block Party Coming Saturday
‘Come Let Us Reason Together’
New Pastor for Calvary Temple in Newkirk
St. Francis Guild Sets Bazaar And Auction For October 23
Acappella Coming to Stillwater Nov. 9th

‘Come and Eat’ Is Lutheran Text On Sunday A.M.

Both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at First Lutheran Church on Oct. 17 will stress the invitation “Come to the free banquet.” This invitation is brought out in both the Old Testament reading from Isaiah and the Gospel reading from Matthew in which the heavenly banquet is described. Matthew also warns of the consequences of rejecting the invitation.

Pastor Ramsey’s sermon, “Walking the Walk” will stress the need to continue to follow in Jesus’ footsteps in order to finally reach that banquet feast. The Musical Response sung by the Senior Choir will be “I Will Sing Praises.” Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.

Oktoberfest activities will occupy the afternoon for members of First Lutheran. A golf scramble is scheduled at the Municipal Golf Course in Blackwell beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Oktoberfest meal will be served at 5 p.m. at Pastor and Peggy Ramsey’s home. Traditional German foods will be served.

Despite those activities, the 6:30 p.m. evening service will still be held in the sanctuary. The discussion topic is the Christian’s response to God’s love. That response involves obeying the Commandments. A study of the First Commandment will be Sunday’s focus. Visitors are welcome to attend any of the activities at First Lutheran Church located at 110 North Fourth Street.

Word of Life Men’s Ministry Plans Dinner and Talk by John Wolf III

Courageous Men, a ministry outreach of the Word of Life Christian Center, is hosting a dinner and fellowship for area men on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Following dinner served by the Women of Influence, John Wolf III will give a presentation on “The price, the pain and the perils of a pornography addict.”

Wolf is the author of “Four Steps to Freedom,” or “How to Live a Porn-free Life.” He speaks from first hand experience of the pain invoked on his family from his involvement with pornography. He testifies that it started at age ten when he found his father’s “girlie” magazines, which had been discarded following a business trip. John explains what happened when he cried out that fabulous four-letter word — “Help”.

The timeliness of this meeting is evidenced by the recent incident involving a young person here in Ponca City. Pornography is known by some as a harmless activity. Yet, there is a strong statistical link between the circulation of pornographic magazines and rape cases.

Courageous Men invites the community to come and hear John Wolf’s presentation of the facts and resultant impact of pornography on the mate and family members. For reservations “at the table” or for more information, call the Word of Life Christian Center, telephone 762-4376. The Center is located at 3401 North Union in Ponca City.

Dr. Nigh Hosting Tour to Israel

Dr. Larry Nigh, pastor of Northeast Baptist Church, with his wife Sandy, will host their third tour of Israel and Jordan March 9-19, 2000. The tour is in conjunction with Discovery Ministries out of Dallas, Texas.

This 11-day tour of Israel and Jordan will be an unforgettable experience, more than just a sightseeing trip, Dr. Nigh pointed out. The tour group will travel to Israel on British Airways, departing from Dallas, Texas. The return trip will include an overnight stay in the city of London, England. While in the Holy Land, Dr. Nigh will conduct inspirational services at all the major sites that will be visited. The tour group will be staying in luxurious 5 Star accommodations and will enjoy buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

The 11-day itinerary includes visits to such places as Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Carmel, Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, Jericho, Qumram. Ein Gedi, Masad, the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and the ancient cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. While in Jerusalem the group will visit the Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden tomb, and the Mount of Olives, and will take a tour into the tunnel that leads down to the first century level of the Old City. While in Jordan, the group will visit Mt. Nebo, the burial place of Moses, and will tour Petra, the ancient rock fortress known as the eighth wonder of the world. The group will overnight in the city of Petra.

Dr. Nigh and his wife, Sandy invite all interested persons to join them and other friends on this exciting “once in a lifetime travel experience to the land where Jesus walked.”

An organizational meeting will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. at Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road. Persons desiring more information about the Israel and Jordan tour may contact Dr. Nigh at the church, phone 765-2404 or at his home 765-4854.

NE Baptists Plan Workshop For Losing Weight

Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 Pecan Road, will offer a “Weigh Down Workshop” beginning in October. This workshop will meet on Sunday evenings at 4:15 p.m.

Weigh Down is a Biblically based seminar that teaches people to transfer a love relationship with food to a love relationship with God! Through this seminar, you will learn how you can be delivered from the slavery of overeating and dieting. God can change your heart so that you truly have no desire to eat the second half of a candy bar if you are not hungry.

Regardless of your age, size, or means of control — dieting, exercise, bulimia, anorexia — even if you have given up self-control, this program is for you!

“Weigh Down” was designed by Gwen Shamblin. Gwen has extensive experience in the field of nutrition, both as a consulting registered dietitian and as an instructor of nutrition at Memphis State University. Since 1980 she has focused her counseling practice in the area of weight control, combining her formal training in dietetics with a strong Christ-centered orientation. These efforts led her to found the Weigh Down Workshop. Gwen will be a guest on Larry King Live on Monday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. on CNN.

Belinda Satterfield will lead the “Weigh Down Workshop” at Northeast Baptist. For more information concerning the program, call Northeast Baptist at 765-2404 or Mrs. Satterfield at 765-7148. Cost of the workshop is $103 for first time participants and $50 for first time alumni. This cost covers class materials and listening tapes for personal use.

PCC Having ‘Celebration’ On Saturday Eve

On Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m., Pioneer Christian Church will be hosting their first annual “Salvation Celebration.” The theme for this alternative to Halloween is “Noah’s Ark.”

Noah will be making a personal appearance and telling his story. There will be many children dressed as animals. The church leaders are asking that no scary costumes be worn, and, of course, costumes are not required.

There will be games, goodies, candy and great fellowship, it was announced. All area children and their families are invited to participate in this fun and safe alternative to Halloween. For more information about “Salvation Celebration”, please contact the church at 762-8858.

Pioneer Christian Church is located at 1701 East Hubbard Road in Ponca City.

Shidler Methodists to Gather in Spirit of Thanksgiving

The Harvest is over and summer has come to an end, and it is time to gather and give God praise for His abundant love. That’s just what the Shidler United Methodist Church is preparing to do — fill their sanctuary with a harvest full of gratitude. They believe that God has blessed them this summer with His faithfulness, according to their pastor, the Rev. Ruth Tipps.

The Shidler United Methodist Church is inviting ranchers, cowboys, farmers and all who live and work in this rural community to gather in the spirit of thanksgiving. The United Methodist Church will be starting a five-week series called “The Gathering”. During this series, the Rev. Tipps announced, the church folks will be decorating their church facility in Fall colors, displaying beautiful Fall Banners and a Harvest Display. Thanksgiving pamphlets will be distributed before each Church service, and the Rev. Tipps will be giving a series of sermons on “Living a Grateful Life.”

The Gathering Schedule, 11 a.m. during church, will be: Oct. 24, Harvest Prayer Service with several cowboys giving prayers. Children, Debbie Payne, Megan McConaghy and Crystal Nelson will be presenting special music, and the sermon will be “Truly Thankful” from Deuteronomy 26:1-11. On Oct. 31, Pat Young will be singing special music during the service, sermon will be “Gratitude Attitude” and a fellowship dinner will follow.

On Nov. 6 (Saturday), World Community Day, the guest speaker will be Dorothy Hefley of Gore, and a Women’s Salad Luncheon will be served following the program. On Nov. 7, the United Methodist Clown Ministry will fill the church building with gratitude and praise. Communion will be served, and the sermon will be “Living a Thankful Life.

A Praise Service is scheduled Nov. 14 with the entire service to be gospel music by a group called “Another Chapter.” The sermon will be from Luke 17. Nov. 21 is Thanksgiving Sunday and the music will be by Megan McConaghy and Crystal Nelson, along with the new choir, Pastor Tipps announced. Sermon and test will be “Sacrifice of Thanksgiving” from Psalm 116:16-19. A Harvest Fellowship Dinner is scheduled after the service.

The Rev. Tipps is also pastor of the churches at Foraker and Grainola.

She May Be 60 ... But She’s Serving as an Acolyte

When most people picture acolytes, cherub-faced preteens come to mind. But the first worship service of the 1999 General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) offered a new vision — that of a 60-year-old grandmother sharing the light of Christ with her 16-year-old granddaughter.

“I don’t have a ponytail,” said Velma Case, explaining the difference between herself and the acolytes in many churches.

Case, who has been a member of the Christian Church for 55 years, the last two at Woodlands Christian Church in Ponca City, joined her granddaughter, Jamie Ray Madison, in opening the service. Jamie is a member of Rolling Oaks Christian Church near San Antonio, Texas.

According to the Rev. Lori Adams, executive minister for transformation, the committee that planned the service wanted to celebrate the church’s diversity as well as symbolize the passing of the torch to future generations.

“It’s not a large part,” Case said “but it is an important one.”

Making the moment even more special to the Case and Madison families is the fact that Jamie suffers from Ataxia-Tclangicctasia. A-T is a progressive, degenerative disease that affects between 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 100,000 children. The disease attacks various bodily systems, particularly the muscular system, resulting in a loss of muscular control. Jamie’s two brothers, Braun and Andy, also are affected by the disease.

Although A-T is incurable, Jamie’s family is deeply involved in raising funds for research. A few years ago, Case, along with her husband, Bob, raised $10,000 through a golf tournament in Oklahoma City. Last year Jamie’s parents, Amy and David Madison, raised $70,000 through two events in Texas, Case said.

“We are all working, praying and hoping that something will happen before it is too late for the kids,” said Case.

According to Adams, Jamie’s attitude makes her a perfect symbol for the assembly’s theme, “The Journey NOW.” “If anyone understands what it means to live the journey now, it’s Jamie Madison. She’s that type of kid.”

Church Women Plan 1999 World Community Day On November 5

Christian women throughout Ponca City will gather on Friday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m., at Albright United Methodist Church, in observance of the 1999 World Community Day. The service will be sponsored locally by Church Women United. Joyce Appleman, Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator for Albright United Methodist women, is in charge of the program. Child care is available by calling 765-6432.

Expanding on the theme of divine love introduced earlier this year in the World Day of Prayer and May Friendship Day services, World Community Day will provide participants with an opportunity to experience God’s love anew through the laughter, tears, joy and pain of daily living. Biblical references to the nature of a God who weeps and laughs with us, and of Jesus who shares our humanity with us, are lifted up in this unique and exciting service, led and enhanced by mimes.

“God’s Passionate Love: Holy Laughter, Holy Tears” was written by four women from Church Women United in Southern California/Southern Nevada: the Rev. Mary Ellen Kilsby, United Church of Christ, Long Beach; Lois Hamer, immediate past President of CWU in Southern California/Southern Nevada, United Church of Christ, Anaheim; the Rev. Grace Jones Moore, United Church of Christ and the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Long Beach; and Joan Jones, United Methodist Church, Orange.

Offerings received on World Community Day help support Church Women United’s ministries toward justice and peace for all persons.

Church Briefs

Presbyterians Plan ‘Hallelujah Party’

Sunday, Oct. 31 has been set as the date for the First Presbyterian Hallelujah Party. The party will be held at the Denson’s farm, which is located on Sunny Lane just southwest of town. Church members and families are invited to gather just before dusk for some Harvest Season fun and fellowship.

They will roast hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire, drink hot chocolate, and praise the Lord. Dress will be casual.

This will be first Presby Hallelujah Party for the millennium. Bring the kids, some hotdogs, a wild hairdo, or just yourself on the evening following Ponca City’s Trick-or-Treat Night for a Hallelujah of a time.

Tonkawa Faith Baptists Schedule Revival

The public is invited to meet evangelist Pete Mayse of Overland Park, Kan. at the Tonkawa Faith Baptist Church, Fort Oakland, who will be in revival at the church beginning Sunday, the 17th at 7:30 p.m., continuing through Friday, the 22nd.

A genuine welcome awaits folks, according to a spokesperson for the church, as well as good singing, good music, good fellowship, and the good preaching of Evangelist Mayse, according to Clyde Hendricks, pastor. Ruth Hendricks and Jean Tullos will be instrumentalists for the revival, it was announced.

The church is located one mile east of the east Tonkawa exit on U.S. 60, the south approximately two miles. The Ranch Drive Singing Youth will be presenting the special music on Sunday night.

Pioneer Christians to Hear Video on Second Coming

Dr. Ronald Allen will be speaking on video at Pioneer Christian Church this Sunday evening, Oct. 17. The subject of Dr. Allen’s video is “The Second Coming: What Are We Looking For?” The public is invited to the airing of this video during Sunday evening services from 6 to 7 p.m.

Pioneer Christian is totally committed to the teachings of the Bible. The church is located at 1701 East Hubbard Road in Ponca City, and you may get a ride to the church and more information by contacting the church at 762-8858.

Longwood Baptist Block Party Coming Saturday

Remember, folks! The Longwood Baptist Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wentz Camp — free food, great prizes and live entertainment.

Preceding the Block Party, a Crossover is scheduled — teams of two will canvass an assigned area of 30 or more homes, seeking to discover the spiritual condition in that home, present the gospel if needed, leave a sack containing the gospel of John, a letter from Pastor Larry Stevenson and a gospel tract or two, record the spiritual status of the occupants and invite them to the block party.

Then, it’s block party time — singing, children playing and folks from Longwood Baptist greeting guests as they arrive. Prizes will be shared and all this will take place at the Wentz Camp from 4 to 6 p.m., following the Crossover.

‘Come Let Us Reason Together’

The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites the public to share God’s Word with them every week — Sunday Bible classes 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels — nursery through adult. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on TV Channel 5 or 8.

The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ has designated the month of October as the month of missions. The folks at Hartford Avenue are very uplifted about the beginning of the new Sioux Valley congregation in Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls is a U.S. mission point supported by the Church of Christ. Other mission points supported by Hartford Avenue are in four cities in Spain with four missionaries serving, nine missionaries in six cities in Cuba, one missionary in Jamaica, one in Japan, also two Oklahoma university student centers. Hartford Avenue has set aside October 30 as a day of fasting and prayer for the missions effort of the church.

New Pastor for Calvary Temple in Newkirk

Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church of God at 612 North Main in Newkirk has a new couple pastoring the church, it was announced this week.

Dale and Jennie Ledford of Ponca City are now leading the church’s worship, it was announced. Services are scheduled on Sunday, beginning with Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed at 11 a.m. by the morning worship. Sunday evening service is set at 6 p.m. and the Wednesday prayer service at 7 p.m.

Church members extend an invitation to anyone and everyone who wishes to worship with them.

St. Francis Guild Sets Bazaar And Auction For October 23

The Altar Society of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk will hold its Annual Fall Bazaar and Auction on Sat. Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Catholic Gym, 8th and Academy in Newkirk.

The Bazaar and Auction will feature lots of homemade craft items, gifts, including Wallace the TY Beanie Bear, Birthday Bear, and the 1999 Holiday Bear.

Hot dogs and Sloppy Joes will be available at reasonable prices, beginning at 7 p.m.

Bazaar items will be for sale beginning at 7 p.m. The auction of special one-of-a-kind items and the Beanie Bears will begin at 8 p.m. with Wayne Leven as auctioneer.

This should be a fun evening for the entire family. The public is invited to take part and proceeds from the sale will go to the Newkirk Council on Human Needs and to promote the works of the Altar Society at St. Francis.

Acappella Coming to Stillwater Nov. 9th

Acappella has long been a defining force in contemporary Christian music. In its 16-year history, Acappella — Barry Wilson, Ken McAlpin, Kevin Schaffer, and Gary Moyers along with their founder/producer/songwriter Keith Lancaster — has become a model of excellence in music and commitment to ministry. The foursome has performed over 2,000 concerts to millions of people in the United States and internationally, with an itinerary that has included South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Jamaica, France, Holland, Switzerland, the Bahamas, the Cayman Island and the French West Indies. “Acappella speaks a universal language,” says group member Gary Moyers. “Even in non-English speaking countries, they love our music. Wherever the country and whatever the setting, all it takes is the Lord and us four guys, and we’re gonna have church!”

After 14 albums, over 2,000 concerts, and numerous radio hits, Christian music’s premier vocal band delivered “The Collection.” The newly released anthology of the group’s most popular and enduring work captures with singular impact its signature sound featuring 16 songs, both classics and classics-to-be, as well as a stunning nine-song “Medley” of even more Acappella greats.

Acappella’s origins can be traced to Keith’s tenure at West Virginia’s Williamson Bible College where he sang in a school-sponsored a cappella quartet. “God was giving me the vision for Acappella,” Keith recalls. “I resisted for a while because it was kind of scary. I knew that what I was hearing and seeing was going to be a new kind of thing for most people. I didn’t have a prototype, but I knew I had to do it.”

Acappella, Christian music’s premier vocal band, will be performing at the Stillwater Church of Christ on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for groups of 10 or more, $6 in advance, and $7 at the door. Tickets will go on sale Oct. 15 at all Christian bookstores in Stillwater, Ponca City, and Enid or by phone at (580) 767-1400 or 1-800-FAITH88. The concert is sponsored by Christian radio KLVV broadcasting on 88.7 FM Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas, 106.7 FM Stillwater, 98.3 FM Enid, and 97.3 FM Guthrie & Northern Edmond or find information on their website at www.lovestation.org.

SPORTS

Cats Looking for Good Match Up Tonight
Lady Cat Harriers Hurt by Injuries

Cats Looking for Good Match Up Tonight

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

Match ups.

Ponca City’s Wildcats have been looking for good ones and not finding many.

They matched up well with Tulsa Hale in the season opener and won handily. They did not match up well with the next five opponents and are now 1-5. Those five teams now have a combined record of 23-7 and a few of those losses came as a result of playing each other.

But Po-Hi coach Rusty Benson feels the Cats can play on a par with their next three opponents. Enid, Sand Springs and Sapulpa are a combined 11-13 at this stage of the season.

“We now play someone we can match up with,” Benson said of the next three games.

The Wildcat may match up well with the 0-6 Enid Plainsmen tonight, but they have to get over the hump, get that first District 6A-3 win under their belts before they can look any further down the road.

The long-standing rivalry between Ponca City and Enid is not as intense as it once was. But the rivalry is still there.

An added ingredient is the fact that Enid is just as desperate as the Wildcats for a win.

The Plainsmen are embarrassed by the fact they are the team that has gotten off to an 0-6 start for the first time in Enid’s history.

“Enid does not have the team speed or the size they’ve had in the past,” Benson notes. “But they do have a couple of kids with pretty good speed.

“They play two quarterbacks and one of them, John Lamberton, played about a half against us last year (in a 44-14 Enid win) and played petty well.”

Although Enid is approximately the same size as the Poncans, they are a physical team, according to Benson.

“They have played against several physical teams and have been able to move the ball,” the coach said.

And the Plainsmen do have enough speed to cause problems. Enid scored twice in the third quarter against Tulsa Union. One touchdown came on an 86-yard run and a 49-yarder set up the second score.

Meanwhile the Wildcats continue to work on being more consistent. The Cats have looked good offensively on one or two series against some tough opponents only to stutter at the wrong times.

The defense has been hot and cold and has been especially succeptable to passing teams. It seems like the Cats have run into five of the better passing quarterbacks in the state in a row.

Enid has not had a lot of success throwing, but does have a tough running game. Even a little success passing against the Wildcats could make that running game even tougher.

Although no one on the Wildcat staff is looking that far ahead, three straight wins by the Wildcats could put them in the playoff picture.

The three teams at the top of the pile are Union, Owasso and Stillwater,” Benson notes. “Behind them I would put Sapulpa and Edmond Memorial. We would have to get past those two to have a chance at the playoffs.”

The Poncans got a little help in that regard when Sand Springs topped Edmond 21-6 Thursday night.

Lady Cat Harriers Hurt by Injuries

STILLWATER — The Wildcat cross country teams are now set for the regional meet in Tulsa next weekend — well, almost.

The Lady Wildcats suffered a setback in their bid to be one of the top 10 teams in the state with two of their top five runners out with injuries.

No. 2 Carol Stangeland (foot) and No. 4 Krystal Stephens (knee) were on the sidelines for the Frontier Conference meet Wednesday and as a result the Lady Cats finished in eighth place.

Both are day-to-day, according to coach Kelly Chaney, and may miss the regional meet.

“Having you’re Nos. 2 and 4 runners out, really hurts,” Chaney says, noting he will probably wait until just before the regional meet before naming his five-girl team.

One who is certain to be on the team is Jessica Jorgensen who was sixth along the individuals in the conference meet with a time of 12:09 in the 2-mile run. She was named to the All-Frontier Conference Team

Also making a strong bid was senior Laura Chaney, who was 27th in 13:32, bettering her previous best time by 17 seconds.

The regional team for the young boys team is set. Chaney will take the top five finishers in the conference run.

Senior Ronnie Campbell will top the team. Campbell knocked 17 seconds off his personal best with a timing of 18:39 for three miles.

Freshman Kyle Karnish dropped his time by a whopping 1:08, finishing in 19:22.

They will be joined by Trevor Viljoen (20:27), Jon Kempenich (20:31) and Graden Hardy (20:35).

“We had some good times at Stillwater,” Chaney said. “I expect some really fast time in the regional meet at Mohawk Park. That is the flattest cross country course in the state.”

Ponca City Results

Varsity Girls

6 — Jessica Jorgensen 12:09

27 — Laura Chaney 13:32

47 — Mandy Bacher 14:52

48 — Melissa Stangeland 15:07

50 — Nancy Taylor 15:25

56— Maria Mena 16:45

58 — Katie Emmons 16:59

Varsity Boys

35 — Ronnie Campbell 18:39

43 — Kyle Karnish 19:22

52 — Trevor Viljoen 20:27

53 — Jon Kimpernick 20:31

54 — Graden Hardy 20:35

56 — Jeff Hand 20:54

57 — K.C. Corn 20:59

59 — Patrick Quinn 23:16

62 — Patrick Wheeler 23:38

71 — Bradley Murphy 24:52

87 — Fabricio Migues 28:24

90 — Ernest Carpenter 29:66

94 — Christopher Hardiman 31:36

JV Girls

32 — Adriana Hines 16:22

48 — Christie Riordan 17:57

65 — Ellen Knight 19:59

68 — Elizabeth Newman 20:35

69 — Carrie Roberts 20:36

70 — Stephanie Powers 21:01

Team Standings

Varsity Girls

Jenks 33, Bartlesville 71, Owassso 89, Sapulpa 136, Union 140, Stillwater 146, Broken Arrow 154, Ponca City 178, Sand Springs 253

Varsity Boys

Sapulp 55, Jenks 68, Stillwater 95, Bartelsville 102, Union 122, Broken Arrow 126, Sand Springs 193, Ponca City 233, Owasso 301