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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, November 10, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALHampton Heights Neighborhood Plans Meeting Hampton Heights Neighborhood Plans MeetingResidents of Hampton Heights Addition in Ponca City are reminded of a neighborhood meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the new Lincoln School cafeteria. The meeting will concern whether residents want to proceed with forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. The watch area will cover Chestnut, Broadway, Hazel and Hampton Avenues bordered by Grand Avenue to Highland Avenue and Waverly to Sunset Street. A demonstration will be given by Master Patrolman Fred Landis and K-9 Officer Rocky. Refreshments will be served. Anyone else in Ponca City who is interested in discussing a Neighborhood Watch for their area should contact Sgt. Don Bohon at 763-8007. Police Make Several Warrant ArrestsPonca City police made several warrant arrests throughout the day on Thursday. According to Sherry Bowers, police information officer, three subjects were taken into custody on various city and county warrants. A 24-year-old woman was taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to pay; and a 44-year-old man for failure to pay. A 34-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for application to revoke a former sentence. Ponca Playhouse Production Murder on the Nile at PoncanBy JOYCE NEWMAN News Staff Writer The Ponca Playhouse production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” opens tonight, and runs through Nov. 18, on various dates. There was quite an effort during dress rehearsal on Thursday. This two act play takes place on a paddle steamer, The Lotus, on the Nile between Shellal and Wadi Halfa where social differences, greed, a jilted lover and a devious plot all lead to murder most foul and a wealth of culprits. Angela Owen as Kay Mostyn delivers a special performance. Her use of body language as well as dialog to portray her character suggests a talent beyond her years. The same can be said of Luke Connally in the role of Kay’s husband, Simon. He plays the role of the upper class playboy with the ease of a veteran. His performance is made even more remarkable by the fact that he stepped in within the last three weeks to fill the role. He just needs to slow down when he talks. If the talent of two newcomers is any indication, the playhouse will have a well-spring to draw from for many years to come. Tonight’s performance will be the debut for Mika Kruck as Christina Grant and Morgan Ham as Louise. Josh Sroufe as William Smith does a fine job with his English accent and sarcastic humor. He only needs to speak up a bit to be really appreciated. Annette Hunt as Jacqueline De Severac gives an outstanding dramatic performance as well as working in some musical satire. Gary Owen as Canon Pennefather does an outstanding job with the dialog. Linda Cowley as Miss ffoliot-ffoulkes is snooty upper-crust personified and John Maddox as Dr. Bessner needs only to embellish on his humor opportunities to be memorable. Sue Fleck and Scott Pittman as the pesky beadsellers are truly obnoxious in their roles. Rafael Mendoza gives a good performance as the steward and Scott Pittman shows up again as the befuddled police inspector. Costumes and set design are exceptional for this play set in the 1920s thanks to Sharon Connally, Ruslyn Hermanson, Annette Hunt, Christina Rich-Splawn, Linda Cowley, Anne Jester, Sue Fleck and Sandy Bishop. Transition times between scenes were overlong but otherwise the stage and lighting crews lead by Royce Caldron and Will Emig did a fine job. The play will run Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18. All performances are at 8 p.m. except the Sunday matinee, which begins at 2 p.m. tickets may be obtained by calling the box office at 765-5360 at the Playhouse’s new office, 301 South First Street. Office hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and at the Poncan box office one hour prior to show time. Corporate sponsor for the play is Conoco with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts council. One caution comes with the play, however. Smoking materials are used as props and at times are somewhat strong. Flaring Expected As Unit Starts UpConoco’s No. 4 Fluidized Cat Cracker unit will be started up today around 5 p.m. after a several-week shutdown for scheduled maintenance. There is the possibility for increased flaring once feed goes into the unit. “We are doing everything we ca n to minimize any flaring,” said Nick Spencer, refinery manager. DEATHSTrula Esta Ingram Thomas Trula Esta Ingram ThomasTrula Esta Ingram Thomas died late Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, evening at St. Joseph Regional Hospital. She was 74. A memorial service will be held Nov. 11, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Woodlands Christian Church with the Rev. Paul Krueger officiating. Trula Esta Ingram Thomas was born Jan. 26, 1926, in Madison, Kan., the daughter of Frank Reed Ingram and Ada Adelle Mitchel Ingram. She attended school in Blackwell. She attended Central State University, where she was awarded honors in music. She was employed by Sears and was a secretary for First Christian Church. She was also employed by Edwards Equipment. She was employed as a teacher in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1953. On Sept. 4, 1949, she married Price Robert Thomas in Blackwell. She was a member of Woodlands Christian Church. She also attended the Mothers Club, CCWF and PTA. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Richard Lee Thomas of Vancover, Wash., and Price Robert Thomas II of Florence, Ariz.; two daughters, Patricia Cathey of Prague, Okla., and Chandra Walker of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Helen Comstock, Dora Goodier and Joyce Pesnell; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kathleen Davis and a granddaughter. Contributions may be made in her name to Woodlands Christian Church Choir, Fourteenth and Hartford, Ponca City, Okla. 74604. The family will be at 2804 East Hartford in Ponca City. Helen L. GorrellDENISON, TEXAS — Helen L. Gorrell, former resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at the Texoma Medical Center. She was 88. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at the Calvary Cemetery with Gary Vogel, deacon, officiating. Burial is under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home. Helen L. Gorrell was born July 12, 1912, in Kay County, the daughter of Adain and Nellie Kent Hutchison. She graduated from high school in Oklahoma. She married John Morrison Gorrell on Feb. 16, 1929, in Newkirk. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Denison, Texas. She is survived by one son, John B. Gorrell of Denison; one daughter, Guyla Pfeiffer of Ponca City; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Oct. 15, 1996; and one son, Stanley S. Gorrell. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Services PendingRichard M. Horinek Sr.NEWKIRK — Richard M. “Rick” Horinek Sr., longtime Newkirk resident, died Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2000. at his daughter’s home in Del City. He was 77. Arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Lois Margaret Godfrey RenceLois Margaret Godfrey Rence, resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, died in St. Mary Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She was 73. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. ObituariesLorraine Marie DickinsonLorraine Marie Dickinson, resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was 64. The funeral will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Craig Ortwein, pastor of Christ’s Church of Newkirk, officiating. Arrangements are with the Trout Funeral Home. Lorraine Marie Dickinson was born July 24, 1936, in Kankakee, Ill., the daughter of Arthur Eugene Hoy and Lenore Theresa Hoy. She graduated from Kelley High School in Chicago, Ill., in 1945. On Feb. 4, 1954, she married John LeRoy Dickinson and resided in Chicago. In 1979, the family moved to Ponca City. She loved spending quality family time through picnics and large family dinners which she greatly enjoyed cooking for everyone. Lorraine had a gift of never knowing a stranger. Anyone that knocked at her door seemed to feel right away like they were part of her family, and that gift for many will always be remembered. She had the gift of listening to people’s problems, allowing them to talk and helping them through their troubles. Lorraine had the gift of giving of herself to all she knew and loved. No matter what Lorraine dealt with inside, she remained the strength of the family. Survivors include four sons, Daniel Dickinson of Ponca City, Robert Dickinson of Newkirk, Edward Dickinson of Ponca City and Kenneth Dickinson of Ponca City; two daughters, Diane Osterholt of Kernersville, N.C., and Roberta Dickinson of Ponca City; one brother, Kenneth Hoy of Ponca City; one sister, Carol Meister of Carmel, Ind.; one sister-in-law, Jean (Holly) Hoy; 14 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John LeRoy Dickinson; one daughter, Dolly Lynn Dickinson; and sister, Barbara Jean Laundry. Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for heart research, 825 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104. To our Mother, a person with a giving heart much larger than her body. In today’s busy world, we don’t always seem to have the time to sit down and listen until something happens and then it’s too late. Please forgive us all. We may not have been there all of the time, but our hearts were and always will be. Love you too much for words to tell. paid obituary Sigrid Spencer ThoemKATY, Texas — Sigrid Spencer Thoem, age 52, of Katy, Texas, passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, in Houston, Texas, at the S.W. Memorial Herman Hospital. She was born June 11, 1948, in Ponca City, the daughter of Thomas and Jean Spencer. Surviving are her husband Terry; children, Ashley Eder and husband Fritz, Kimberly McWhorter and husband Cash, and Tyler Thoem, all of Katy; mother, Jean Spencer of Ponca City; brothers, Tommy Hogue of Billings and Jim Spencer of Enid. Sigrid was preceded in death by her father Thomas. The funeral was held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Katy, Texas. Burial followed in Memorial Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home of Houston. Memorial contributions suggested to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75224. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFS-- Subject Held — An officer in the 2900 block of North Union Street reported a 31-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County felony warrant at 8:47 a.m. Thursday. King Alfred Jumbo Daffodils regular 99˘, sale 59˘ each. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Avenue, Ponca City. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 900 block of North Fifth Street reported a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 10:10 a.m. Thursday. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Instal- led, $2,395. 765-2633. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop on a Blackwell warrant for failure to appear at 12:39 p.m. Thursday. Paulines Steak and shrimp dinner. $11.95, Friday 10th. For res- ervations call 765-5460. Now taking reservations for Chistmas Parties. adv. Theft — An employee of a business in the 300 block of North Fourth Street reported the theft of some tools from a company vehicle to Ponca City police at 1:10 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Intoxicated Subject — A 28-year-old man was taken into custody by Ponca City police at 1:39 p.m. Thursday for public intoxication after he wrecked his bicycle in the 800 block of West Grand Avenue. The man was later taken by an ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained in the accident. Subject Held — An officer in the 500 block of Monument Road reported a 44-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication, driving under suspension, transporting an open bottle, transporting an open container and no insurance at 12:09 a.m. Friday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. John Deere Collectibles: Mary Moo’s, Mail Boxes, Lamps, Pictures, Cookie Jars, Christmas Ornaments, Riding Toys, Wagons, Pedal Cars and much more. Throop Lawn & Garden Equipment. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 700 block of South Tenth Street reported a 49-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under suspension at 3:48 p.m. Thursday. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Accident — A minor backing accident in the 1100 block of North Fourth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 5 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Craft Auction-Bazaar. Saturday November 11, 2:00 p.m. New- kirk Women’s League. Babysitting provided. Door prizes. Held at Christian Church, 301 West 9th Newkirk. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported a 19-year-old man was taken into custody on two Osage County warrants for failure to appear on two second degree burglary charges at 5:20 p.m. Thursday. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 3500 block of North Union Street reported a 28-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop on a Kay County warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses at 6:32 p.m. Thursday. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef bris- ket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a 20-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication and no insurance at 6:53 p.m. Thursday. 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. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Fifth Street and East Madison Avenue reported a 34-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication after a disturbance call at 8:55 p.m. Thursday. Subject Held — A booking officer at the Ponca City Police Department, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, reported a 20-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for robbery by force or fear at 10:20 p.m. Thursday. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $10 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 6:31 a.m. Friday. A description was given of the subject and vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Community Celebration — The Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration has been set for the Poncan Theatre on January 13, 2001. - LIFESTYLESLittle NewsBrady Jeroen Hook is the name selected by Jerry and Christi Hook of Tonkawa for their son born at 6:42 p.m. Oct. 23, 2000, in the Stillwater Medical Center. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. He has two brothers, Benjamin and Bryan. Maternal grandparents are Warren and Annette Wing of Newkirk, and paternal grandparents are Marilyn Hook, Don and Janice Hook of Tonkawa. Great-grandparents are Cecil and Frances Eastman, Wes and Betty Barney, L.V. and Vera Hook. ———— Leona D. Stout announces the birth of her son, Logan Bryce Stout, at 10:04 a.m. Oct. 17, 2000, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are John and Charlene Stout and great-grandparents are Carl Donnelly and Addenia Donnelly. RELIGIONAlbright Methodist Church Celebrates 70th Anniversary Albright Methodist Church Celebrates 70th AnniversaryMembers of Albright Methodist Church will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the dedication of their church on Sunday. In 1925, the Evangelical Church denomination of the Kansas Conference undertook a missionary venture in Ponca City. The Rev. R.V. Price was sent to establish a mission in Ponca City. In 1928, just three years from the time of the first service in a small wood frame chapel known as Lincoln Heights Chapel, the Kansas Conference voted to build a church on south Palm Street and Central Avenue. The land was donated by J.T. Myatt, a Ponca City real estate man. In 1929, the cornerstone was laid, and the basement was put to use. A year later, Nov. 23, 1930, the sanctuary was dedicated. In 1968, the Evangelical and the United Brethren churchs were united with the Methodist Church and became United Methodist Church. At present the time, there are seven members of the original Evangelical Church from 1927 through 1930 active in Albright Methodist Church today. The history committee will have a display of pictures and historical items of the church’s history from 1925 to the present time. The display will run Sunday through the following week. Missions Team Going to PolandPonca City First Assembly of God and Ponca City Foursquare Church are combining efforts and resources for a mission trip to Pila, Poland. Fourteen team members have worked together raising funds for the Nov. 13 trip to Poland to distribute the Book of Hope to students in the northwestern city of Pila. The Book of Hope represents the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The team presents the Book of Hope to students in their classroom. The presentation consists of a brief story from the gospels and a life lesson following the story. The team also hosts a nightly show for the students and their parents. Jeff Denton, team leader, will be escorting his tenth team to eastern Europe. “Each year is different,” stated Denton. “We have never been to Poland, so we are very excited about opportunity to minister in this part of the world.” In addition to Denton, team members consist of Mark Shorey, pastor, Richard Smith, pastor, Holly Alcott, Linda Clark, Sherri Colvin, Doyle Brown, Tim Brown, Johnnie Radcliff, Deb Herron, Kris Sadok, Donna Sandford, Coy Chrisman and Jim Birch. The team will return on Nov. 24 Church BriefsMom’s Bible Study Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sponsors Mom’s Bible Study at Kid’s Kastle. All moms are invited to attend a parenting Bible study on Thursdays from 9 to 11 am. The next three classes will be held on Nov. 16, 30, and Dec. 7. The classes will resume on Jan. 11. Free childcare and snacks are provided by the fellowship committee. Prince of Peace Lutheran Prince of Peace Lutheran, ELCA, at 2800 Turner Road will celebrate the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. followed by the worship service at 10 a.m. The adult Sunday school class continues its study, A Call to Discipleship. The Sunday school offering will help buy books for the Domestic Violence Shelter. The Thanksgiving dinner will follow the worship service. Meat will be furnished; bring a covered dish. Andy Davis has completed a patio at the church as his Eagle Scout project and will receive his Eagle Scout award in January. Visit the website at www.onlineshops.com/princeofpeace. Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Members of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, invite the public to share God’s word each week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 o’clock and Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m. There are classes for all ages, nursery through adult. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channel 5 or Channel 8; this week’s topic is In His Steps. Bible thought for the week from Proverbs 15:1, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Gospel Music at Senior Center All who like good “gospel music and singing” are invited to the Senior Center, 319 West Grand, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. All who like to sing or play an instrument, or just listen, are encouraged to attend, it is not just for seniors. For additional information, call Bill and Beth McClelland at 765-2716 or Gene and Delores Hutchison at 765-6121. Previewing “Left Behind” Asbury Methodist Church will preview the movie “Left Behind” at 6;30 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend this preview at 700 West Liberty. The movie will be in theaters in February. Anyone who would like to help plan a float for the Christmas parades is invited to come early at 5 p.m. to help. On Nov. 19, the youth will participate in the church service. New Mount Olive Baptist New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, will sponsor a fellowship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Irvin J. Bobb of New Mount Olive with deliver the message. An extended invitation is given to all who wish to attend. International Gospel Hour The Newkirk Church of Christ is sponsoring the International Gospel Hour each Sunday that can be heard on KSOK 95.9 FM at 8:30 a.m. The speaker will be Winford Claiborne and the program is heard on many stations across the United States. Glad Tidings Revival The Glad Tidings Assembly of God, corner of Highway 60 and Victory, will hold a revival featuring Wayne Reid. The event will be Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Victory Force Power Team The Victory Power Team will appear live Wednesday at U-turn, 700 West Broadway in the old Lincoln School. Admission is free and the event is for students grades six through 12. U-turn is an outreach of Ponca City Foursquare Church that meets every Wednesday night for junior high and high school students and features a game room, arcade, bike track, skate park, diner, live music and the “main event.” Doors will open at 6 p.m. Confirmation Day The annual Visitation from the Bishop will be held at Grace Episcopal Church Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service. The Right Rev. John Ashby, assisting bishop of Oklahoma, will officiate. Dr. Jim Thomas, formerly of Ponca city and currently seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary, will preach. A reception will follow; all are welcome to attend. Missionary Sunday Slated at Word of LifeWord of Life Christian Center will observe its Missionary Sunday with Tim and Doris Spurrier as speakers. The service is at 10 a.m. and the church is located at 3401 North Union. The Spurriers have been long-term missionaries to Guatemala, initially in the mountains and now in the Peten region of northern Guatemala. They helped establish Hospital Shalom Peten to serve unreached people in the Peten region. Word of Life accumulated medical equipment and construction funds to help establish medical service to the people. Medical equipment collected from various agencies was forwarded to a repair center, refurbished and then shipped to Guatemala, where other parts of the country are also able to benefit. Word of Life has been ministering to this area for 26 years and has also assisted missionaries in several Central America countries, Germany, Czech Republic, Mexico and various European countries. The community is invited to hear the Spurriers speak. ‘Messiah’ Scheduled at First Lutheran in Tulsa Dec. 2, 3TULSA — The 80th all-Lutheran presentation of Handel’s “Messiah” will again be held on Dec. 2 and 3 at First Lutheran Church, Thirteenth and Utica streets, in Tulsa. Performances will begin at 5 and 7:15 nightly. In 1921, Sarah Ruby Kaufman, wife of the pastor of First Lutheran Church, suggested to the choir that they present the Christmas portion of the “Messiah.” At that time, no congregation or musical organization in Tulsa had attempted this music. With courage and determination, the small choir of First Lutheran Church began what has become a tradition. Originally, the accompaniment was limited to the small reed organ that Kaufman pumped with her feet as she directed the soloists and choir. From the beginning, the participants were made aware by their directors that they were taking part in a worship service — not for the purpose of entertainment. Costumes depicting the year of the nativity were and still are worn by everyone to better dramatize the narrative. In addition to the pageantry created by the soloists and chorus, colored slides were projected on a screen that enabled the worshiper to visualize the characters and circumstances of the Biblical text. In 1953, First Lutheran Church was temporarily without a church home and was faced with the problem of finding a place to present the “Messiah.” Grace Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) invited them to present their service in their sanctuary. This invitation was accepted. It was this year that the choirs of Grace and First joined together in presenting the “Messiah.” In 1954, First Lutheran was in their new church home and extended an invitation to all Lutheran congregations in Tulsa to join them in this Christmas message. In 1991, Leon Boggs assumed direction. The reed organ has given way to a modem electronic organ, but the colored slides purchased in 1921 are still in use today. The event has grown to an all-Lutheran orchestra and chorus of over 150 participants from 14 area Lutheran churches. All are encouraged to join in the 80th presentation of Handel’s “Messiah.” Admission is free. Mite Sunday Set At First Lutheran“The Prince of Peace Wins Peace” will be the title of the sermon at both the 8:30 and the 11 a.m. service at First Lutheran Church on Nov. 12. This will continue the worship theme on “Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit” with this month’s focus being peace. Special pre-service music will be presented by Emily and Stephanie Beier. The Senior Choir will sing the anthem “Forth in the Peace of Christ I Go.” During the service, two original hymns will be sung. At the close of the service, Dave Mueller will present A Stewardship Moment. This Sunday will also be Mite Sunday on which offerings are brought for the LWML Mite Box project. The 6:30 p.m. evening service will explore the topic, Courage and Risk Taking. This service is comprised of the singing of praise songs, Bible study and prayers. ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ To Visit First United MethodistThe music ministry of First United Methodist Church has announced the cast for an upcoming Christmas musical production. “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” an event for the entire family, will be presented at First United Methodist Church this Christmas season. Tucker Wright, a sixth grade student, will sing the part of Amahl, and Donna Butler will sing the role of Amahl’s mother. The three kings will be portrayed by Rod Kutz, Keni Ray and Robin McGlynn, with their page being J.D. Ward, pastor of First United Methodist Church. The members of the Chancel Choir of the First United Methodist Church will play the villagers. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is a one-act musical originally written for presentation on NBC television Christmas Eve of 1951 by Gian Carlo Menotti. The story of a crippled shepherd boy who lives in utter poverty with his widowed mother became an instantaneous success and has continued on as a holiday tradition internationally. “Amahl” finds its appeal in the down-to-earth characters of its story. This is a production for the whole family, of all ages and musical backgrounds. Amahl is a typical young boy — he is known to stretch the truth, yes, even lie on occasion, so when he informs his weary mother that there are three Kings at the door, she has a difficult time dealing with him. The ensuing visit is the basis of the story, and, in the end, even Amahl is able to give to the Christ child a gift himself. “Amahl” will be presented at the First United Methodist Church of Ponca City as a gift to the community and its neighbors. No admission will be charged. To be performed Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m., the community is invited to attend. For more information, contact Donna Butler, director of music ministries, at 762-1681. EDUCATIONCareer Alliance Partners Attend State Conference Meeting in OKC Career Alliance Partners Attend State Conference Meeting in OKCNorthern Oklahoma Career Alliance partners participated in Success Connection VI Conference by the State Chamber and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education last week at the Myriad Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Those attending were Pat Bailey, Connie Shreck, Tonkawa Middle School; Sharon Borrow, David McCall, Kim Ring, Janice Thain and Stewart Wood, Newkirk Elementary and Middle Schools; Dr. Roger Stacy, Sue Ann Rodgers, Brian Box, Northern Oklahoma College; Dr. Brenda Stacy, University Learning Center of Northern Oklahoma; Sheila Foxworthy and Vicki Mallory, Pioneer Technology Center, Shastina Abernathy, LaDella Dowell, Jackie Hill, Mikel Montgomery and Tammy Pedigo, Pioneer Technology Center students; Tommy Webb, Blackwell Middle School; Kim Shoffner, Blackwell High School; Keni Ray, Jim Capehart, Darrell Thompson, Conoco; Jan Jarrett, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce; Chuck Rager, NOCA chairman; and Linda Thompson, NOCA coordinator. Success Connection VI was organized by the Oklahoma School-to-Work Office and sponsored by the State Chamber. Robin Schott, Oklahoma School-to-Work coordinator, said the conference featured 45 concurrent sessions that appealed to students, business leaders and educators. Participants were able to see successful partnerships between the business and education worlds. Just one of the many outstanding sessions was a Business Alliance Panel called “Student Opportunities for Technical Careers,” presented by Jim Capehart of Conoco, Kenneth Anderson of OG&E, Justin Bray of MerCruiser and Arlan Houghton of Ditchwitch. This session focused on why businesses will invest in education, what skills employees must have to meet their employer’s needs and technical career opportunities available for students. Information was also provided on educational opportunities and programs for technical careers that are currently available to students through Northern Oklahoma College and this Alliance. Former astronauts, Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. was the keynote speaker. Harris, the first African-American to walk in space, urged students to seek high education and professional goals. Harris is currently vice president of Science and Health Services and chief scientist for SPACEHAB, Inc., a Houston, Texas, based company that oversees commercial business ventures in space. He is also the founder of the Harris Foundation which supports math, science and crime prevention programs for America’s youth. Native American Heritage Week ScheduledNative American Heritage Week 2000 will be celebrated in Ponca City next week, Nov. 13-17. Festivities to celebrate the week will include six pow-wow assemblies. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, an assembly will be held at Lincoln Elementary from 8:45 to 9:40 a.m., at West Middle School from 10 to 10:55 a.m. and at Po-Hi from 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. at Robson Fieldhouse. Assemblies on Friday, Nov. 17 are East Middle School from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Roosevelt Elementary from 10 to 10:55 a.m. and Washington Elementary from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided for participating students and their parents at Hutchins Memorial after the second assembly on Wednesday and Friday. Approximately 75-90 students in kindergarten through 12thg rade wlll participate in the event. The different styles of dance to be performed next week are boys fancy, grass, traditional, and straight dance. For the young ladies, there will be coth, buckskin and fancy shawl dances. The master of ceremonies for the assemblies will be Thomas Roughface, head singer is Chiefy Roy and the arena directors are Hirby Feathers and Chris LittleCook. The celebration is being coordinated by the Title IX Indian Education Program of Ponca City Schools. The staff includes Lucy Kent, Nellie Roughface, Jo A. Keating, Anna Adams, Jeana Rush and Carolyn Steeprock. Other activities may be held at various sites. Trout PTA DanceTrout Elementary PTA will sponsor a 50’s dance tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. Concessions will be available from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Items available include pizza, nachos, pop, candy and root beer floats. Pictures will be taken and bingo is available. Adults are $3 and children are $2. Frontier School Announces First Nine Week Honor RollsRED ROCK — Several students at Frontier School made the first nine week honor rolls. Seniors making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Matthew Caldwell, Courtney Kienholz, Brenda Kodesh and Donld Sanders. Juniors were Amy Beck, Bethany Dunham and Jenna Root. Also, Alicia Petty and Sherry Sharp, sophomores, and Shannon Andrews, Mary Sharp and Megan Williams, freshmen. Senior students making the Principal’s Honor Roll include Cassandra Bereman, Tom Butler, Layne Kelly, Linda Kodesh, Velda Rocha and Stefanie Stallings. Juniors were Julie Case, Lacey Kelly, Victoria Morgan, Martin Ramirez, Hallie Tubbs and Emily Wilkerson. Others included Courtney Burgess, Christina Garcia, Katie Lawson, Jene’ Miller, J.P. Page, Yexenia Ramirez, Matt Sayre and Brandon Smith, sophomores, and Tammy Atkins, Trina Burk, Wahskon Camp, Jessica Case, Layla Hubbard, Jerad Kelly, Rachel Kelly, Kasey Lawrence, John Pratt, Vanessa Ramirez and Reggie Weekstein, freshmen. Middle School students making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll are Diane Kodesh, eighth grader, Bret Jackson, Jancil Root and Stacey Weekstein, seventh graders, and Ashley Potter, sixth grader. Fifth grade studens making the honor roll are Appearing Buffao Head, Angela Cook, Tyler Cook, Dustin Crenshaw, Patsy Dailey, Julia Moore, Dustin Ratlif, Morgan Weatherly and Sophie Whiteborn. Making the Principal’s Honor Roll from the middle school are Jeremy Brewer, Amber Combrink, Kimberlie Grass Jr., Kaelyn Potter and Jessica Valdez, eighth graders, and Jamee Black, Dwayne Driggers, Daniel Dygert, Joshua Harrington, Jillian Kodesh, Travis Potter, Derek Prusa, Elsie Whitehorn and Leah Wilkerson, seventh graders. Sixth graders were Ben Burgess, Becky Cain, Cara Cantrell, Michael Case, Stormin Grass, Jacqueline Graves, Melissa Hamilton, Judy Hannon, Zachary Heim, Frances Hopper, Brian James, Tracy Jones, Bobby Kelly and Samuel Lieb. Fifth graders were Jamie Andrews, Adam Beck, Joshua Black, Lacey Bolling, Frank Burgess, Cheyenne Cairns, Michelle Cline, Leeana Dygert, Dillon Jeans, Tashina Jones, Joseph Leiding, LeeJay Myers, Kyle Page and Jake Wilkerson. Elementary students making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Britny Cranford, Brandon Crenshaw, Steven Graves, Sasha Keys, Jessica Kodesh, Justine Kodesh, Naomi Roubedeaux and David Spires, fourth graders, Jamie Adcock, Bailey Coble, Julia Conneywerdy, Carlie Evans, Jeremy Haley, Josie Harrington, Cale Jackson and Milena Whiles, third graders. Second graders included Andrew Beck, Jennfer Case, Darci DeRoin, Lawson Dent, Amer Gooden, Shelby Israel, Mandee Potter, Julian Price, Thomas Rowell and Tanner Young. Fourth graders making the Principal’s Honor Roll were Jessica Bennett, Phillip Burgess, Jennifer Fatmon, Curtis Gilbert, AshleY Gooden, Talia Harvey, Bobby Hawkins, Erin Hutchison, Clinton Kimbrell, Brandi Lane, Tashina Littlecook, Emilie Moore, Angel Ochoa, Adelina Ramirez, Kailey Sullins, Daniel Toy and Erik Williams. Third graders were Lisa Black, Gavin Burk, Aaron Cain, Jordan Cook, Justin Cook, Cory DeRoin, Victoria Dummer, Joshua Gum, Shaylene Harison, Casey Leiding, Michelle Miner, Jeneva Nelson, Devin Ratliff, Breanna Ross, Kirah Whitaker and Chris Wolf. Also, Mariah Adams, Michael Bennett, Dani DeRoin, Alyssa Haley, Wesley Hawkins, Steven LeClair, Alvin Moore, Edgar Ochoa, Darrin Wesbrook and Angela Whitehorn. NOC Partners With BusinessesRecently there has been a renewed interest in higher education partnering with industry, not only in sharing academic programs but also in active development of curriculum content. Northern Oklahoma College has established partnerships with several area businesses, benefiting both present and potential employees and contributing to the economic development of the area. Conoco employees have been very much involved in identifying and selecting appropriate curriculum content on a course-by-course basis for the Process Technology program developed by Dr. Virgil Ackerson and Brian Box. Students in this program acquire technical, communication and problem solving skills necessary for success and are prepared to enter the job market upon graduation. Conoco is provided with a trained pool of candidates available for job openings. Not only the local but also the state economy benefits when residents qualify for higher paying jobs and when the unemployment rate is reduced. We are constantly exploring new avenues to provide employees of area businesses with opportunities to earn college credit toward an associate degree. Northern is working with Conoco, Ditch Witch, MerCruiser and OG&E to develop an Industrial Technology program for an Associate of Applied Science degree leading to internships and employment with the participating industrial partners. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have an opportunity to pursue a baccalaureate degree, using their associate degree as a strong foundation for required course work and experience. In addition, we are developing a unique marine power plant technology program with MerCruiser whereby employees may receive credit for experiential training as they work toward their associate degrees. In response to a perceived need, we are currently making a needs assessment in regard to a possible Electromechanical associate degree program. Northern also partners with Northwest Aero Services to offer an Aviation Pilot Training program, and at the request of the State Regents, has developed an Applied Technology-Navy Personnel Training Option in partnership with the U.S. Navy. Eight field ratings are available through this program. Through a cooperative agreement with Pioneer Technology Center, we offer an associate degree in Respiratory Care. Under development with O.T. Autry Technical Center are associate degree programs in Surgical Technology and in Radiography. As is the case with other partnerships, Northern provides the general education classes necessary to meet degree requirements. Internships are an important part of Northern's cooperation with area businesses. Aside from internships in conjunction with specified partnership programs, we place individual Northern student interns with businesses and industries to combine classroom theory with on-the-job training and observation. Our Director of Counseling, Sue Ann Rodgers, carefully screens potential interns before recommending them to businesses cooperating with our Internship Program. These student interns work a minimum of eight hours per week for one semester, earn from two to three hours of credit for their experience. Internships may or may not be paid positions. In the two and a half years the Internship Program has been in place, 69 interns have been placed in such businesses as St. Joseph Cancer Center, J.C. Penney's, Conoco, Sykes, Inc., J.B. Smith Real Estate and Boettcher, Ryan & Martin Attorneys. Interns have worked at the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the Pardon and Parole Office and the Blackwell Animal Hospital. As well as gaining invaluable experience and the opportunity to make wise career decisions, the interns can provide valuable services to the businesses. Some have been offered employment following graduation and one student received an offer of immediate employment by a business client of the firm with which she was interning during the summer. Sue Ann constantly works to increase opportunities for students and can provide information on obtaining internships with businesses throughout the United States and abroad. Businesses interested in information concerning partnership degree programs or the student Internship Program may call Northern at 580-628-6200. SPORTSLady Mavs Win Home Opener Lady Mavs Win Home OpenerBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks didn’t allow the Oklahoma Christian Lady Eagles any flight time Thursday night in Tonkawa. The Lady Mavs downed the OCU JV squad 91-34 for the first home game of the season, improving their record to 4-0. Head Coach Greg Krause led his team to a 50-14 halftime lead with solid defense. The Lady Mavs trapped nearly all night long with a full and half court press defense that stunned the visitors and produced 20 steals on the night. The Lady Mavs also attacked the boards and brought down 40 solid rebounds, many of them resulting in second shots at the basket. Sophomore LaQueisha Dickerson led the Mavericks with 14 points, 12 of them in the first half. Dickerson also brought down five rebounds. Sophomore BJ Homer sank a triplet of threes on her way to 13 points. Freshman Angela King netted 11 points and 8 rebounds. “It was a good opportunity to give all our players some time on the floor,” Krause said. “We proved we have great depth on the bench and good stability from our sophomores.” Krause said that he was glad to see his team continue to play hard despite a large lead. “We still played together and didn’t get sloppy when we could have,” he said. “It was good to play our first home game. I was happy glad to see the fans appreciate the way we have been playing,” Krause said. The Lady Mavs will continue their season on Monday when they travel to Rose State in Oklahoma City for a non-conference match-up. “We have several players from the City and it will be good for their families to get a chance to see them in action,” Krause said. “It was good to play our first home game. I was happy glad to see the fans appreciate the way we have been playing.” The Northern team will face its first conference test on Nov. 20 against Northark in Arkansas. “Every conference game is big,” Krause said. “Opening with the Lady Texan Tournament pit us against some very good teams. We came away with three wins that were important to our confidence at the beginning of the season.” Aggie Defense Claiming No Fear of SoonersCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M’s Wrecking Crew defense claims to have no fear of Oklahoma Heisman Trophy candidate, quarterback Josh Heupel. Maybe it should. Heupel administered the third worst defeat in Aggies’ history, 51-6, last season in Norman, Okla., and he’s only gotten better this season, leading the No. 1 Sooners to the top of the BCS rankings. “We aren’t worried,” said Aggies linebacker Jason Glenn, the team’s sack leader with five. “If he does win the Heisman congratulations to him, but that doesn’t mean anything to me. You respect him but you can’t say you’re afraid. “If you let him put fear in your heart, the game’s already won by Oklahoma.” It’s the biggest game so far this year for the Sooners (8-0, 5-0 in Big 12), who vaulted to the No. 1 spot with consecutive victories over ranked Texas, Kansas State and Nebraska. “The more you win, the bigger they get,” Sooner coach Bob Stoops said. The Sooners will face the Aggies (7-2, 5-1) in raucous Kyle Field Saturday before 86,000-plus fans in what could be the largest crowd to see a football game in the state of Texas. The Texas-Texas A&M attendance last season of 86,128 is the record. At stake for the Sooners is a possible national championship matchup in the Orange Bowl and a Heisman Trophy for Heupel. The Aggies have more modest goals. A victory would keep them in the running for the Big 12 South title and a chance to play in the conference title game. Heupel holds the key for the Sooners. He’s been unstoppable this season, ranking fourth nationally in passing and total offense, operating Stoops’ pass-oriented offense to near perfection. “We’ve noticed the way he deals with pressure,” Aggies linebacker Roylin Bradley said. “A lot of quarterbacks when they get a lot of rush and people in their faces, they’ll break down, but he doesn’t make bad passes. Heel or toe doesn’t seem to matter for Heupel. He’s dissected every defense he’s faced this season. Heupel hit 31 of 50 passes for 372 yards and scored six touchdowns, three passing and three running in last year’s victory over the Aggies. Now he’s better. “This year, people have tried everything and it hasn’t worked. You have to mix it up. You can’t do any one thing and expect to stop them,” A&M defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz said. For all their efforts, defenses have forced Heupel into only five interceptions this season. “I think he’s smart to start with,” Aggies coach R.C. Slocum said. “He’s got a very accurate arm and he makes precise passes. I’ve not seen him in a game so far where it looks like he’s out of control.” Although confident, Heupel said Texas A&M — ranked No. 6 nationally in scoring defense with a 13.1 average per game — could pose a challenge to the unbeaten Sooners. “They mix up their fronts and their coverages, they disguise them well,” Heupel said. “They’ve done a great job all year and don’t give up big plays. They want to make sure they are very active. But that’s not something we haven’t seen during the course of the season.” Tulsa, SMU Hope Fumble Problems Cured SaturdayDALLAS (AP) — If Southern Methodist hasn’t cured its turnover troubles by Saturday, the Mustangs still have one hope — the University of Tulsa’s own struggle to keep its hands on the ball. The coaches of both teams used drills this week to drive home the need to eliminate turnovers and force the opponent into making them. “It’s more than just saying, ‘Hold the ball,’ ” Tulsa coach Keith Burns said. “If you drop the ball in practice, you’re going to go to the top of Skelly Stadium. On the same hand, if a guy creates a turnover in practice, we’ll eliminate a sprint for him.” Burns sees the teams’ shared turnover difficulties as a key factor in Saturday’s game, which starts at 6 p.m. in Dallas. “Teams like us that are struggling to get into that next group can’t beat themselves,” he said. Southern Methodist (2-7, 1-4 Western Athletic Conference) unraveled last week against Rice with three interceptions and one lost fumble. Tulsa (3-6, 2-3) has turned the ball over 13 times in the past four games and has 21 turnovers for the season. But the Golden Hurricane also managed to force 20 turnovers compared with the Mustangs whose minus-9 turnover margin ranks 97th in the nation. SMU’s struggles left coach Mike Cavan uncertain this week whether to continue with quarterback David Page, who started the last three games, or return to Josh McCown. “I don’t know right now,” he said earlier in the week. “We swapped quarterbacks and went to the Hawaii game and said, ‘We’re not going to beat ourselves.’ And for two games we did that. Then all of a sudden, just out of the blue Saturday against Rice, we have all the turnovers again and basically knock ourselves out of the ball game.” Burns said despite the turnovers that have cost Tulsa at crucial times, the offense will continue to be built around quarterback Josh Blankenship. What could help Blankenship this week will be the return of senior wide receiver Corey Brown, who needs just 43 yards to reach the 1,000 mark for his career. An ankle sprain knocked Brown from three games, and he wasn’t back to full strength against Fresno State on Oct. 28. “It hurts when you take those kind of weapons away from him (Blankenship),” Burns said. “We haven’t had the kind of continuity we’d like to have.” Tulsa comes off a bye week and will be playing for a .500 season, a goal the team was forced to take on after Fresno State crushed the bowl hopes that Burns has often touted. Cavan sees opportunity for victory playing at home. The key, he said, will be SMU’s ability to keep from inflicting its own pain. “We’ve just got to cut out the mistakes and play hard,” he said. OSU Loses Exhibition GameENID, Okla. (AP) — Chad Wilkerson scored 37 points and grabbed four rebounds as Athletes First held off a late rally to beat Oklahoma State 96-95 in an exhibition game at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center Thursday night. Wilkerson hit six 3-pointers and scored 32 points to help Athletes First build a 14-point lead in the second half. Maurice Baker’s 27 points keyed an Oklahoma State rally that cut the deficit to a single point by the end of the game. Wilkerson hit 10 of 19 and had seven assists and six rebounds in 38 minutes of court time. Tim Gill added 25 points and six assists for Athletes First, which shot 53.1 percent from the field. Fredrik Jonzen added 16 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Cowboys, who lost their first exhibition game since being beaten by a Soviet team in 1988. Wilkerson credited his team members with the victory. “You play a little bit harder, and you are a little bit quicker and have a little more enthusiasm for the game,” he said. “The ball started rolling, and I hit some shots to keep it going.” OSU head coach Eddie Sutton said the defense was the biggest factor in his team losing the game. “I thought we gave up too many baskets,” Sutton said.
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