From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, November 15, 1996

LOCAL
Nearly News
Chamber News
A Review: Ponca Playhouse 'Greetings!' Provides Good Yuletide Laugh
Ponca Tribe Health Fair Scheduled
OoKeeHee Plans Benefit Dance
Tickets Still Available Today For Saturday's Scout Event
Annual Area Handbell Festival Sets Concert Here Saturday
District Court

DEATHS
Ruby Irene Denney
Hazel Ruby House
Doreba Taylor
Frances L.G. Waters

Funerals
Herbert F. Gullic

NEWS BRIEFS

EDUCATION
Local Expert Sets Standards
Christmas Class
OSSM Sends Representative
OoKeeHee Meeting Set
Parent-Teacher League Presents Seminar
Christmas Store
P.C. Student Council
New Student Laws
Honorable Mentions
High School Attends Challenge
Coleman Attends Convention
Williams Receives Award
Gray Elected to Society
Scott Installed As President

RELIGION
Rev. Dorsey Installation Set Sunday
First Lutheran to Host Guest Preacher
Eastern Heights Bible Study Meets Wednesday Evenings
First UMW Meeting at White Eagle Church
Prince of Peace Council Plans Meeting
Longwood Baptists Plan Open House
Good Shepherds Have
Northeast Baptist Sanctuary Choir Will Present Worship Experience Sunday
1st Christians Plan Angel Party
Gina Laramy to Attend LWML Meet
Revival Planned
Believers Fellowship Plans Party

FAMILY LIVING
Celebrating 80th Birthday
Poncan To Present Senior Piano Recital in Arkansas
Eta Delta Chapter Donates to Clinic
Resident Completes Set Of Republican Pachyderms

SPORTS
Mat Results


LOCAL

Nearly News

Vicky Lessert brought NN a cute kid story today, concerning two little boys who stopped by her house to ask about raking leaves. They were concerned about making some money to buy their sister a Christmas present (it seems they had learned she bought them a present). After assuring her they would do a good job for $5 for the front and $5 for the back, she gave them permission to rake the front, and depending on the job they did, they could then rake the back later. She had to go out for a time, and when she returned they had left a note, which read: "Dear Madam, it got dark and late, we'll come back tomorrow. Signed, Leaf Rakers." Needless to say, they won Vicky's heart, and will have a leaf raking job anytime .
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Nearly News has received additional information about the open houses for City Hall, the No. 1 Fire Station, and the Public Safety Center. The times are 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, but if people are still coming at 4 they will remain open. Have a good look.

Chamber News

By APRIL JOHNSON KINZIE
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Citizens for Ponca City's Safety, Preservation and Maintenance
"The heart of this community has been located in the area of Fifth and Grand for as long as most of us can remember. It continues to this day to serve as the front door to our city and to our world. It is in that light that the Board of Directors of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce has taken a stance to financially support the proposed City Bond Issue. This bond issue isn't a matter for just the City or the Chamber to support. This is a bond issue regarding safety, maintenance and preservation of our city facilities. It isn't a matter of us or they, it's a matter of WE. The city government is our government. Its needs, its concerns, and its problems are ours as citizens of this community. If we pass the issue then it passes by the will of the citizens. If we fail to pass the bond issue, then likewise we fail together by the will of the citizens. If the latter occurs, then we once again as citizens, will be faced to make some difficult decisions. How will we meet the current needs of our police and fire departments? And what will be the future of the City Hall buildings? Those are decisions that present and future Ponca Citians must be able to live with." - Tim Burg, Chairman of the Board, Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting
There will be a ribbon cutting for Moore's Clothing. They have relocated to the Ponca Plaza at 2101 North Fourteenth. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m.
Everyone is invited to attend and show their support.
Business After Hours
Boatmen's is hosting the Business After Hours for November with a Mexican Fiesta. They invited you to come start the holiday season off right. It will be held Nov. 19, at their main branch, 222 East Grand, 5-7 p.m.
Business After Hours is an important benefit of your membership in the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce - but only if you use it! Open to all Chamber members, it provides an excellent opportunity to make business contacts. Bring lots of business cards and join us.

A Review: Ponca Playhouse 'Greetings!' Provides Good Yuletide Laugh

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
If you get nostalgic, sentimental, sometimes a little teary-eyed during the Christmas or Hanukkah season - and like a good laugh, don't miss the current production "Greetings!," at Ponca Playhouse. It's a winner with all those qualities, and more.
Rushing the Christmas season "just a mite" Ponca Playhouse opens this second show of the season, at 8 p.m. tonight, at the Poncan Theatre. Some seats are still available at the Poncan Theatre box office prior to the production.
In an almost flawless dress rehearsal Thursday evening, the cast of five ran through a very entertaining showing of the Tom Dudzik play, directed by former collegiate drama instructor and Poncan Theater director, Jo Ann Muchmore.
Loyd Bishop looks natural on the stage as he depicts the crusty, frustrated, impatient, and aging father of two sons and husband to a (sporadically) hard-of-hearing wife. His frustration and caustic comments about the idiosyncrasies of the house's electrical system, the neighbors, the generation gap, kept the rehearsal audience of about 75 viewers relating, grinning, and giggling throughout the production.
Loyd's portrayal of "Phil Gorski" is comfortable, sensitive, and comes across the footlights as heart-felt, especially a couple of scenes with his handicapped son, Mickey.
Sue Fleck, portraying a good Catholic wife and mother, "Emily Gorski," gets her lines in all the right places and makes us homesick for our own "moms" as she deals with all the problems of Christmas, a grumpy, opinionated husband, a handicapped son, a daughter-in-law who "does not believe in anything," and some unexpected and powerful forces she does not understand.
Dave Guinn, playing the eldest son, "Andy" is handsome, self-assured - and very believable as the opinionated - but loving older brother to his handicapped sibling. The wrestling scene and some interaction with "Mickey" is wonderful! That kiss planted on his fiance wasn't too bad either!
Katie Nickles, making her Playhouse debut, as "Randi Stein," - the fiance of Andy plays an excellent Jewish girl who has lost her belief in any higher power. Nickles holds her own in confrontations against the seasoned actors in the production and pulls out her character with the aplomb of a professional.
Shane Green steals the show, as he portrays the surprising personalities of "Mickey" the handicapped younger son. Awesome, is the best description of his outstanding portrayal of a person of limited intelligence and then switching to the extreme opposite personality in another character. He gets my vote as the "most versatile actor" of the year.
Stage crew led by Fran Clark and Toma Ledbetter; Ivery Allen II and Bobby Holroyd on lighting; costumes by Sharon Connally and Paula Coppock; Sheila Gregory on props; set design by Cheryl Mauk and Roberta Meyer; and set construction under direction of Rikk Rogers and Caroline Stolhand are all to be commended for a beautiful aura and setting depicting the comfortable middle-class home of the Gorski's on Christmas Eve.
Lori and Dave May are also featured as the voices of the pilot and airline stewardess and do an excellent job to set the mood and pace at the beginning of the production. Dave has also designed the excellent sound system, favorite Christmas melodies, Jewish songs, and special effects, all controlled without flaw by Dewayne Howard.
If you need a kick-start to get you in gear for the 1996 holiday season and some warm fuzzies to get you in the right mood - This is it!
In addition to tonight, the 1 and 1/2 hour performances of "Greetings!" will be presented Saturday at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. The production will also be presented on Nov. 22- 23. For more information or to reserve tickets call 765-5360.

Ponca Tribe Health Fair Scheduled

The Health Representative and Food Distribution Programs of the Ponca Tribe have scheduled the annual Health Fair for Nov. 21. The event is slated at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m.
One of this year's Health Fair activities will be a 2K Fun Run-Walk. This is to be presented by the Pawnee Service Unit Fitness Program. All participants will receive a free tee-shirt. There will be prizes throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments will be served as well.
Other services include blood pressure/sugar screenings; eye exams; dental screenings; health information; referrals and tribal booths.
Those planning to attend are asked to contact the Ponca CHR Program at 762-6861 or the Ponca Food Distribution Program at 762-3437.

OoKeeHee Plans Benefit Dance

The OoKeeHee Club met Tuesday at the high school for a special meeting.
Plans were discussed for the OoKeeHee Benefit Gourd dance slated for Nov. 24 at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center. The land staff was also approved. The staff includes Thomas Roughface, MC; Wilkie Eagle, Head Singer; Laura Warrior, Head Lady; and Cameron Page, Head Man.
All members were given different assignments in coordinating this dance. All members and advisors will be providing the supper. Turkeys will be given away throughout the day as door prizes.
Other business discussed at the meeting was: the '97 OoKeeHee Basketball Tournament, an OoKeeHee Christmas Activity and the '96-97 OoKeeHee T-shirts.
The next meeting will be at the high school in Room 111 on Nov. 25.

Tickets Still Available Today For Saturday's Scout Event

Today is the last day to buy tickets for the "Cowboy Jubilee" and Barbecue to be held in Tonkawa Saturday and sponsored by the Will Rogers Council of the Boys Scouts of America.
The Cowboy Jubilee will be held at the new Performing Arts Auditorium at Northern Oklahoma College beginning at 7 p.m.
Preceding the performances will be a traditional western barbecue brisket and buffalo dinner hosted by Head Country BBQ starting at 5:30 p.m. inside the NOC cafeteria.
The Jubilee, designed to honor Oklahoma statehood, will feature five well-known area western performers, including local balladeer Les Gilliam, who was recently nominated for "Best Male Vocalist of the Year;" recording artist Johnny Western from Wichita, Kan.; humorist and storyteller Sky Shivers; Will Rogers' portrayer Gene McFall; and Ponca City's own western poet Diane Russell.
"Proceeds from the sale of tickets will help support Scouting throughout the eight counties of the Will Rogers Council," said Chuck Rager, Will Rogers Council executive director. "We encourage everyone to join us in supporting local scouting and have a great evening of fun and entertainment at the same time."
Rager said tickets for the evening fund raiser are available through the Will Rogers Council office as well as First National Bank, Pioneer Bank & Trust, Boatman's Bank, Head Country BBQ restaurant, United Supermarkets and Conoco. Tickets for the performance are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens (55 and over) and $4 for children under 12 years of age. Meal tickets are separate and are $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
More information can be obtained by calling the Will Rogers Council office in Ponca City at (405) 765-6669 or 1-800-478-2563.

Annual Area Handbell Festival Sets Concert Here Saturday

The annual Ponca City Area Handbell Festival will be held in the Lutheran School Gymnasium, 1104 North Fourth Street, Saturday.
Following a day of instruction and rehearsal, a concert will culminate the day's activities and the public is invited to hear all handbell choirs in the concert at 2:30 p.m., in the gym.
Twelve handbell choirs will be participating this year, including those from Wichita and Arkansas City, Kan., Broken Arrow, and Blackwell in addition to those in Ponca City.
The clinician for the Hand Bell Festival will be Martin Morley of Duncanville, Texas. A native of Montana, Martin holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Kansas. He has worked as a teacher, music therapist, and is also an accomplished pianist.
A member of the Dallas Handbell Ensemble since its inception in 1987, Morley has taught events sponsored by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, the Choristers Guild, the Greater Dallas Handbell Association and Central Oklahoma Ringers and Directors.
Morley, who is currently director of music ministries at First United Methodist Church in Duncanville, Texas, has also served on music faculties at Mo-Ranch, Texas, Montreat, N.C. and has conducted at numerous festivals.
Local directors and organizers for the Ponca City Area Handbell Festival are Mary Sunshine Cogman with First Presbyterian Church, Dolan Bayless with First United Methodist Church, Marta Sullivan with First Christian Church and Stan Hoffmeyer with First Lutheran Church.
Hand Bell Choirs participating include Arkansas City (Kan.) First Baptist Church under the direction of Helen Czaplinski; Wichita's Woodland United Methodist Chancel Ringers led by Christine Kubik; Emmanuel Handbell Choir from St. Stephens United Methodist Church of Broken Arrow, with Margaret North as director; and Bells of Praise from First United Methodist Church, Blackwell under the direction of Tom Sims.
Choirs from Ponca City include Albright United Methodist Church Choir with Pat Purkey as director; Grace Episcopal Church Handbell Choir under direction of Velma Tapp, and First Lutheran Church Handbell Choir with Stan Hoffmeyer as director.
Also the Heavy Metal Bell Choir from St. Paul's United Methodist Church with William Harrison as director; Chalice Bells from Community Christian Church with David Webster as director; the Renaissance Ringers from First Christian Church with Marta Sullivan as director; the Carillon Handbell Choir from First United Methodist Church with Dolan Bayless as director and the Jubilation Ringers from First Presbyterian Church with Mary Sunshine Cogman as director.

District Court

Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Kevin Duane Hawk, 29, Crooks, S.D., and Wendy Marie Rhoades, 21, Marland.
Samuel Romero, 19, and Suhey Lopez, 20, both of Blackwell.
James Hallan Guidrey, 25, Iowa, La., and Robyn Lea Brown, 23, Tonkawa.
Charles Elliot Douglas, 34, and Stephanie Lynn Greene, 33, both of Oklahoma City.
James Lee Short, 18, and Christy Jean O'Daniel, 18, both of Ponca City.
Randolph J. Williamson, 24, and Rhonda Ione Dixon, 28, both of Ponca City.
Derek J. Dupuy, 37, and Deborah Ann Livingston, 34, both of Ponca City.
Patrick Gordon Ferguson, 42, and Rebecca Lee Tate, 42, both of Douglass, Kan.
Russell Dale McElroy, 30, and Susan Marie Hambleon, 32, both of Kaw City.
Roy Anson Hine, 63, Arkansas City, and Lelia Ann Wilson, 57, Braman.
Martin Silva, 64, and Socorro Villagrana Watts, 51, both of Wichita.
Criminal Proceedings
Further Hearing Set - A 9 a.m. Dec. 20 pre-preliminary hearing is scheduled in the Kay County Courthouse for a case against Georgene Nell Williams, 19, Pawnee, who is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Williams, accused of using a 1986 van without the owner's consent on Nov. 3, faces a sentence of one to five years in prison and a fine of $500 to $5,000, if convicted. The case is scheduled in Judge Revard's court.
Fugitive Charge - Kamberia Lee Rector, 21, Ponca City, charged with being a fugitive from justice in connection with a theft charge in Missouri. The case is scheduled for a status review at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in Judge Revard's court.
Stolen Property Charge - Julio Caesar Reynosa, 27, White Eagle, charged with concealing stolen property in connection with a Nov. 2 incident at a Ponca City retail store. He faces a sentence of one to five years in jail and a fine of up to $500, if convicted. The case is scheduled for a status review at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in Judge Revard's court.
Drug Charge - Arthur Lee English, 46, Tulsa, charged with marijuana possession with intent to distribute in connection with an Oct. 31 arrest in Newkirk. He faces a sentence of two years to life and a fine up to $20,000. The case is scheduled for a status review at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 27 in Judge Welch's court.
Further Hearing Set - Tommy Guy Jones, 19, Blackwell, charged with grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft of a motorcycle. He faces a sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $5,000. The case is scheduled for a status review at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in Judge Revard's court.
Further Hearing Set - Billy Ray Thurman, 21, Blackwell, charged with grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft of a motorcycle. He faces a sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $5,000, if convicted. The case is scheduled for a status review at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 27 in Judge Revard's court.
Robbery Charge - Tony Jack Hobbs, 42, Stillwater, charged with robbery by force and fear. On Oct. 14, Hobbs is accused of smashing a cash drawer at the customer service desk at Wal-Mart and leaving with money. He faces up to five years to life and fine up to $10,000. The case is scheduled for a 9 a.m. Dec. 10 pre-preliminary hearing in Judge Welch's court.
Multiple Charges - Zane Thomas Cavanaugh, 31, Newkirk, charged with robbery by force or fear, and two counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, after former conviction of a felony. He is accused of binding and gagging a 57-year-old disabled Ponca City man and stealing money, a pistol and a checkbook on Oct. 16. He also is accused of taking two pickup trucks from two separate individuals on that day. If convicted on the robbery charge, he could face a sentence of 10 years to life and a fine of up to $10,000. The case is scheduled for a pre-preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 in Judge Revard's court.
Assault Charges - Chet Allen Cook, 36, Tonkawa, and James A. Hamilton, Jr., 40, Ponca City, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill in connection with an Oct. 4 knife attack on two men at a Blackwell residence. The two defendants face sentences of up to 20 years and fines of up to $10,000, if convicted. The case is scheduled for a 9 a.m. Dec. 10 pre-preliminary hearing in Judge Revard's court.


DEATHS

Ruby Irene Denney

BLACKWELL - Ruby Irene Denney, longtime Blackwell resident died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, 1996, at the home of her son in Black Canyon City, Ariz. She was 79.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Hackler Funeral Home Memory Chapel in Blackwell. Her son, the Rev. George O. Denney III, and the Rev. George Wood, minister of the Blackwell First Christian Church will officiate. After the service, Hackler Funeral Home will direct the cremation. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery at a later date. Friends may visit at the funeral home prior to service time.
Ruby Irene (Friley) Denney was born July 24, 1917, in Cherryvale, Kan., the daughter of James and Grace (Middlekauff) Friley. She grew up and received her education in Cherryvale.
On Sept. 26, 1936, she was married to George O. Denny II at Fredonia, Kan., and the couple made their first home in Cherryvale. They moved to Blackwell in 1948, where Mrs. Denney was employed as a dietary cook at the Blackwell Nursing Home for many years. She had later worked for Wal-Mart as a greeter for seven years, before ill health forced her retirement. She then moved to Arizona to live with her son. Mrs. Denney was a member of the Blackwell First Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, George O. Denney II of the home in Blackwell; one son, George O. Denny III of Black Canyon City, Ariz.; one daughter, Sharon Kay Schoonover of Sulphur, La.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar and Charles Friley.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Denney's name to Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Ariz. c/o Hackler Funeral Home, 301 West Blackwell, Blackwell, OK 74631.

Hazel Ruby House

Hazel Ruby House, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 80.
The funeral will be held graveside at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Webb, pastor of First Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Hazel Ruby (Stokesberry) House was born March 3, 1916, in Uncas, the daughter of Harry and Prudie August (Evans) Stokesberry. She attended schools at Uncas and Newkirk and graduated from Kaw City High School in 1934.
She was married to the Rev. Elmer William House on Nov. 13, 1940, in Guthrie, and the couple lived in various locations in Oklahoma and Arkansas for 50 years before moving to Ponca City in 1975. Mrs. House was a member of the Ponca City First Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she played the organ. She enjoyed fishing and working in her yard.
Survivors include one sister, Lucille Vitacolonna of Newkirk; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Elmer William House on Feb. 26, 1996; her parents; and one brother, Johnny Stokesberry.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. House's name to First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 600 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the American Cancer Society, 2233 Northwest 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

Doreba Taylor

HOBART - Doreba Taylor, mother of Ron Terry of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996, in Oklahoma City. She was 74.
The funeral was to be held at 10:30 a.m. today in the Washington Street Baptist Church in Hobart with the Rev. Shane Hall, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Hobart Rose Cemetery under the direction of Hackney Funeral Home, Hobart.
Doreba (Stockton) Taylor was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Konawa, the daughter of Jarrett and Myrtle Lee Stockton. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and had worked for several years as a dispatcher at the Hobart Police Department.
She was married to Alva Taylor on Jan. 15, 1976, in Hobart, and the couple was active in farming on their Englewood, Kan. farm. She also served as a volunteer at the Englewood Senior Citizens Center Boutique.
Survivors include her husband, Alva, of the home; one daughter, Patricia Ann Deckard of Oklahoma City; one son, Ronald A. Terry of Ponca City; three sisters, Oza Graham and Marie Watson, both of Hobart and Lorene Shelton of Kaufman, Texas; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Gib, R.J. and O.D. Stockton.

Frances L.G. Waters

Frances L.G. "Frankie" Waters, wife of former Ponca City resident Kenneth H. Waters, died Monday, Nov. 11, 1996 in Houston, Texas after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at Klein Funeral Home in Spring, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Kenneth H. Waters; two daughters, Anne Hammond of Florida and Susan Slade of England; one son, Robin Bown of South Africa; also four step-children: Frank Waters of Austin, Texas, Stephanie Lewis of Ponca City; Keith Waters of Chesterfield, Mo. and Christopher Waters of Owasso, Okla. In addition, Mrs. Waters is survived by 14 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Waters' name to the Frances Waters Memorial Fund, in care of the Church of the Holy Cross, 9309 North 129th East Ave., Owasso, OK 74055.

Funerals

Saturday
Herbert F. Gullic - Funeral at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Ponca City under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel-Shidler Chapel.


NEWS BRIEFS

CEA Family Night Bingo - The next CEA Bingo will be held on Saturday. An "Oriental Holiday" theme has been selected. Wear your oriental attire! Cash prizes will be awarded, door prizes will be given away, and lots of fun will be had! Bingo is held in the Conoco Atrium cafeteria (enter through west doors) for all CEA/CRA members. CEA/CRA cards will be checked. Bingo sheets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a fun time for the whole family.

Senior Citizens Dance - The Senior Citizens Dance is held every Monday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Ball Room. Everyone welcome. Music will be by the Hayriders Band.

Moving to Edmond - Mr. and Mrs. Francis Murray, 617 West Otoe, are moving to Edmond to be near their sons. Francis is a native of Ponca City and has lived here 85 years. He operated Conoco Service Stations at Grand and Osage and on old Highway U.S. 60.

Subject Arrested - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of South Palm Street at 9:01 a.m. Thursday that a 19-year-old male was arrested on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Two-Vehicle Accident - A retail store employee reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:46 p.m. Thursday of a two-vehicle accident in the 800 block of West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report taken.

Headstone Found - The Ponca City Water and Light department reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:08 p.m. Thursday that a utility crew found a headstone in an alley at Central Avenue and Washington Street. Officers were assigned and the headstone was placed in the police department's lost and found.

Subject Arrested - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from East Prospect Avenue at 2:06 a.m. today that a 19-year-old female was arrested on a city warrant for destruction of private property.

EDUCATION

Local Expert Sets Standards

IOWA CITY, IOWA- Milburn Quinn, of Ponca City, was one of 94 panelists selected from a nationwide pool of nearly 800 nominees to help set achievement levels for the National Assessment of Educational Progress in science.
Known as "the nation's report card," the NAEP periodically tests fourth-, eighth- and twelfth-grade students to measure America's educational progress. The achievement levels define what students in each of the three grades should know and be able to do in the tested subjects.
The science panelists were chosen for their contributions to science, education and their community. They met in Phoenix, Arizona, in late September with staff from ACT, and leading science educators for six days of implementing the procedures for setting national standards to measure students' skills in science activities.
"Standards-setting in education is relatively new," said Susan Loomis, project director for ACT. "The process for setting achievement standards for NAEP is intense and demanding, one of the most comprehensive ever designed. We really appreciate the dedication of the panelists. The importance of their work weighed heavily on their deliberations."
"These panelists have made a terrific contribution to one of the nation's most important education projects," Loomis said. "They also learned a lot that will benefit them, their schools and their communities."
Watch for "The Nation's Report Card for Science," and remember that someone from your community contributed to this important work.

Christmas Class

Ruth McAllister will be teaching a class on creating simple Santa with items that you might have at home. The class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. Simple items that you will need are 1/2 a bleach jug, white yarn, peach felt, and red felt. For additional supplies and instructions, please pre-register and pre-pay Jana Potter in the Grant Office at Frontier School. The cost of the class is $10. For further information, please call 723-4360.

OSSM Sends Representative

A representative from the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) will visit surrounding high schools on Nov. 18. At 9 a.m. the representative will be at Ponca City High School, at 10 a.m. in Tonkawa High School, 11:25 a.m. at Blackwell High School, 12:15 p.m. at Braman High School and will then go to Newkirk High School at 1 p.m. OSSM is a public, tuition-free residential high school for Oklahoma juniors and seniors who are talented in science and mathematics.

OoKeeHee Meeting Set

Nov. 19 will be the next meeting for OoKeeHee Club members. The group will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. in Room 111 at the Po-Hi Howell Building. In case of bad weather, please contact one of the advisors. The meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Parent-Teacher League Presents Seminar

As a parent, grandparent, relative, neighbor or coach, you might be surprised to find out how strongly you influence the character of people in your community. As the saying goes, "It takes a whole village to raise a child." Strong values could be the most important thing you give to the next generation. First Lutheran School's Parent-Teacher League will present "Shaping Character is Everybody's Business." The program will take place Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the school gym.

Christmas Store

THE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT class at Ponca City High School are participating in a fundraiser with Washington Elementary School fifth graders. The two groups will be opening a Christmas store at the elementary school to sell items to students for Christmas. The store will open on Dec. 3 and the group will meet every Friday at 2:15 to discuss the store. All profits will go toward the store next Christmas. (News Photo by Kristi Grabeal)

P.C. Student Council

On Sept. 30, Ponca City High School Student Council hosted the District V student council convention at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium. Fourteen area schools came to the meeting to participate in various workshops designed to develop leadership skills in the 400 or so people attending the workshop.
This year for homecoming, the student council commissioned and distributed the homecoming shirts with the phrase "Blast the Bruins." Along with this, the student council also presided over the homecoming lawn activities where each homeroom competes against each other in several different games.
Some of the upcoming activities for the student council are Christmas luminaries at the high school, adopting angels from the salvation army angel tree, canned food drive and sponsoring a Valentines dance.

New Student Laws

A new school immunization law has been passed and is now in effect regarding all students who will be entering the 7th grade in the fall of 1997. The new law requires these students to have completed the Hepatitis B series by next fall. The series of three injections takes approximately six months to complete. The health department is encouraging all students to begin the series now.
Your student may begin the series at these last two remaining clinics: Jan. 9 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and May 15 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. These two clinics will be held at the Kay County Health Department at 1201 E. All students entering the 7th grade must get their first Hepatitis B vaccine by Dec. 5 in order to attend the Jan. 9 clinic. The students may start the series at any time.

Honorable Mentions

OSU Elects Honor Society
Kirsten Weems and Jamie Peterson, both of Ponca City, were recently elected to Kappa Omicron Nu, Human Environmental Science Honor Society at OSU. The society recognizes academic excellence and consists of 130 campus chapters and 14 alumni chapters. Weems is the daughter of Jerry Weems and Jerry Keeler of Ponca City and Peterson is the daughter of Pete and Genny Peterson.

High School Attends Challenge

Ponca City High School attended the Columbia Invitational Academic Challenge on Oct. 19 at the University of Central Oklahoma. Twenty-seven UCO faculty, graduate students and staff assisted as judges and readers for the college. The challenge had approximately 250 people in attendance.

Coleman Attends Convention

Ginger Coleman from Newkirk, who teaches math and science at Newkirk High School, participated in the National Science Teachers Associations Southern Area Convention in Atlanta, GA from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. At the convention, more than 5,000 science teachers, scientists, and education leaders exchanged ideas about ways to teach science to students of all ages.

Williams Receives Award

Gina Williams of Ponca City is a scholarship recipient from The Mike Curb Music Business Program at Belmont University. Williams was selected on the basis of an interview, grade-point average, involvement on campus, participation in class and internship experience.

Gray Elected to Society

Justin Gray, a senior at Ponca City High School, was recently introduced into National Honor Society. Gray is the 17 year old son of Bob and Becky Gray.

Scott Installed As President

Mary Scott was recently installed as president of the Oklahoma Adult Basic Education Association for the 1996-97 year in Oklahoma City. Scott is the adult basic education director for the Ponca City area at Pioneer Technology Center.


RELIGION

Rev. Dorsey Installation Set Sunday

First Christian Church, Fifth and Cleveland, will hold Installation Service at 10:40 a.m. Sunday for their new minister, the Rev. Kent Dorsey. The service will be a celebration of all of the effort, prayers, guidance and people that resulted in calling the Rev. Mr. Dorsey as minister of the church, it was noted.
The service is slated as a celebration of Christ's church and its leadership and an official beginning of a new life together as pastor and congregation. Because leadership is shared between minister and laity, the Rev. Charles Heyer, associate minister, advised, the 1997 Church Board will also be installed at this time.
Tom Jewell, Regional Pastor of the Christian Church in Oklahoma, will be preaching at 8 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. from Exodus 3:1-15 on "Installation Extra!". Kathleen Logan, Associate Regional Pastor, who offered counsel to the Search Committee, will lead the formal installation. Other participants include Stan Brown, Chair of the Search Committee, and Carlton Garrison, former minister of First Christian Church and President of the Phillips Theological Seminary Alumnal Board.
The launching of this ministry will include a new congregational hymn from the Disciples' Chalice Hymnal, the chancel choir and Renaissance Ringers.

First Lutheran to Host Guest Preacher

The Rev. Walter Resner of Winfield, Kan., will serve as the speaker at both services Sunday at First Lutheran Church. His sermon is based on John 14:3 with the theme, "The King Is Coming." Resner is retired from the parish ministry but serves as the Director of the St. John's College Alumni Association.
Bill Doering, former principal and Parish Assistant at First Lutheran, will serve as liturgist. Stan Hoffmeyer, music director, will lead the choir in their anthem, "Worship God With Music", accompanied by Jean Hoffmeyer, organist and Jessica Hurd, trumpeter. Marilyn and Richard Laramy will read the Scripture Lessons. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.
The Path Forward Committee will present the results of the ongoing congregational study to the Adult Class during the Sunday School Hour.

Eastern Heights Bible Study Meets Wednesday Evenings

The Koinonea Bible Study Group meets on Wednesday evenings in fellowship hall at Eastern Heights Christian Church. "Koionea" is a Greek word meaning "Fellowship." Led by assistant minister Mark Berry, the group is at present studying the subject of "Angels", since the word "angel" occurs more than 350 times in Scripture. Thirty-four of the Bible's sixty-six books talk about angels in detail, and every New Testament writer confirms their existence. Jesus referred to angels as real beings who were involved in every realm of human activity.
As the Christmas season approaches with Ponca City's angel displays, K-Group members seek to learn the wealth of information the Bible has about angels. Anyone interested in the subject is welcome to attend the class, at 7 p.m. each Wednesday evening. Eastern Heights is a Bible teaching church, and a studying church.

First UMW Meeting at White Eagle Church

This month's First Methodist UMW meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 21, at noon at the White Eagle United Methodist Church, it was announced. Karen Sledge will drive the church bus down there, so please plan to attend. Be sure to call program chairman Mary Ruth Letterman, 762-3009, by Sunday before the meeting so plans can be finalized.
The women at White Eagle will provide a ham, drinks, decorations, and all paper goods. The First UMW Board will bring turkey and dressing. All others are asked to bring a potluck dish - whether it be bread, vegetable, salad, or dessert.
The program will be presented by the White Eagle Methodist Youth when the girls will model Indian garments. Also Mary Ruth Leatherman will exhibit 101 collectibles.

Prince of Peace Council Plans Meeting

Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. is the time set for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Council meeting at the church. All Council members or anyone interested in the workings of the Council, are asked to attend.
The church's "Tables of Eight" dinners are slated for Saturday evening, Nov. 16. Folks are urged to come and enjoy the fellowship.
Helen Ormand and JoAnn Monger are still looking for recipes for the cookbook. If you have some favorites, please turn them in to Ormand and/or Monger.
Also the POP family Thanksgiving dinner will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, with the exact time to be announced later.

Longwood Baptists Plan Open House

Longwood Baptist Church folks are hosting an Open House with a free pancakes and sausage breakfast on Saturday morning, 8 to 11 a.m., Nov. 23. Everyone is welcome ... please come.

Good Shepherds Have

Fellowship Dinner
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will celebrate this Sunday, Nov. 17, with a Thanksgiving Meal at the OCAW Hall, 1202 West Ponca, following the 9 a.m. Communion Service and the 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Hour.
The feast will begin at 11:30 a.m., being sponsored and prepared by Good Shepherd's Fellowship Committee. This Fellowship Meal follows the Worship Theme of "Our Inheritance," as church members celebrate with turkey and dressing, potatoes and green beans, bread, and then the dessert", Pastor David Kuchta said.
The Fellowship Committee is requesting a donation of $3.50 a person to cover expense with young children eating free. To make reservations, please call the church office at 762-4775 before 6 p.m. Saturday. "The table is set, the meal prepared, please stop and join us for this celebration of our Life together in Christ", Pastor Kuchta invited.

Northeast Baptist Sanctuary Choir Will Present Worship Experience Sunday

Northeast Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir will present a worship experience, "God With Us" on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 10:15 a.m. in Northeast's new worship center at 2200 Pecan Road. "God With Us" is a production of praise and worship expressing thanksgiving for what God has and is doing in the life of Northeast Baptist, as well as in the lives of the families who comprise the church. Guy Cooper, minister of music, will direct the presentation. A second performance will be held on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. for those who would like to attend, but have other commitments on Sunday morning.
"God With Us" is a worship experience enhanced with banners and crowns proclaiming God's sovereignty, deity, royalty, but also, His service, sacrifice and atonement for us, as well as His faithfulness to us. The Rev. Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor, and the Rev. Russell Segelquist, minister of education will narrate for the production.
Soloists for the production will be Guy Cooper, Donita Cooper, Patty Curl, and Brian Reiss. Worship leaders will be Guy and Donita Cooper and Cara Segelquist. "All We, Like Sheep" will be sung by Linda Caudle, Marlene Gregory, and Maureen Coates. Praise Team members will be Rhonda Walker, Sheryl Smith, Becky Dye, Gene Tarr, Steve Martin, Patty Curl, Tressa Bird, Tami Short, and Carl Johnston. Men of the church will carry the banners proclaiming the greatness of the heavenly Father.
Banner carriers will be Chris Humble, Russ Allen, Keith Chronister, Larry Degan, Duane Gregory, Paul Seyler, David Tautfest, Darrell James, Scott Key, David Dowd, Charley Blew, Dennis Dye, Jim Griffin, and Rodger Cline. Rick Vanater, a member of First Baptist Church, will carry the "Jesus" banner. "God With Us" will conclude with the presentation of crowns. Crown bearers were selected as representative of the faithfulness and service of many of the Northeast families. Crown bearers will be Betty Emerson, Stanley Hinshaw and Francis Wilkerson.
Pastor Nigh invites the community to join the Northeast Baptist family for this worship experience on Sunday morning at 10:15 or Monday at 7 p.m. Several selections of songs during "God With Us" will be signed to magnify the presentation. Signers will be Ginger Beck, Cynthia Short, and Carol Harris. Children's Worship for children pre-kindergarten through second grade will be held on Sunday morning at 10:15. In addition to Children's Worship, childcare will be provided for children through three years of age on Sunday morning, as well as Monday evening.
Dr. Nigh invites the community to attend the dedication service for Northeast's new worship center. The dedication service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, with an open house following the dedication service. Open House will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. with refreshments being served in fellowship hall. There will be no evening service on Nov. 17.

1st Christians Plan Angel Party

"Angels Sent on Assignment" to celebrate Ponca City's Festival of Angels begins at First Christian Church Dec. 3 and continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 19, meeting at 1 p.m. at the church, Fifth and Cleveland.
The study begins with 30-minute video re-creation of experiences which people attribute to the intervention of angels.
The Rev. Kent Dorsey, senior minister, will lead an exploration of what the Bible says about angels.
Thought-provoking discussion will help those participating to evaluate angel experiences and stories and discover the many ways God works in our lives, Roberta Shafer, Director of Christian Education, said.
Six sessions are scheduled to include: Carrying Out Heavenly Plans, Guiding People from Danger, Helping Those Who Hurt, Giving Strength in Time of Trouble, Preventing Family Tragedies, Delivering Messages Through Visions and Dreams.
All Ponca City is invited, the Rev. Mr. Dorsey said. Bring a sack lunch and drinks will be provided. There is ample parking available on the west side of the church building at Fifth and Cleveland. Those attending should enter by west doors and proceed downstairs. A nursery is available by calling 762-1666.

Gina Laramy to Attend LWML Meet

Leaders from across the United States representing the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) are gathering in Milwaukee, Wis., to participate in "Leadership 2001", a training session for the LWML District officers.
Seven women from Oklahoma will be attending the gathering, including Gina Laramy from First Lutheran Church, Ponca City, who serves as the Editor of the Oklahoma District's publication, "The Voice of Service." Gina also serves the local LWML as parliamentarian, was elected by the zone as delegate to the International LWML convention, June 26-29, 1996, in Charlotte, NC, and is secretary for the congregation.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League is an official branch of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Its major emphasis is church missions. Each year LWML members contribute several millions of dollars to state and national mission projects through their "mite box" collections of pennies, nickels, dimes, etc. First Lutheran's LWML has also worked on projects for local mission needs such as the Domestic Violence Center, New Emergency Resource Agency, Peachtree Landing, and Golden Villa Adult Day Care.

Revival Planned

Revival is breaking out in Marland with services scheduled at Marland's United Methodist Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, Nov. 15 will be Ladies Night with everyone invited to hear Pastor Kathleen Ferris. Special music will be by Legacy from First Baptist Church of Arkansas City.
Saturday night, the Rev. Guy Rendoff of the First United Methodist Church of Arkansas City will be preaching. Special music will be provided by Marcia Redmond of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Arkansas City.
The Rev. Thomas R. Jewell, Regional Minister of Oklahoma Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be the guest preacher on Sunday evening with special music provided by Reflections from Central Christian Church of Arkansas City.
All services will begin at 7 p.m. and the public is invited to join in.

Believers Fellowship Plans Party

Believers Fellowship is having a "Worship Party!" You mean Watch Party? No, no, a watch party is where you hang out late on New Year's Eve, then wonder why; this is a "Worship Party." A worship party is where you get the music of all the best contemporary worship artists - people like David Ruiz, Kevin Prosch, Dennis Jernigan and others. Then you gather people who love to sing and sing their stuff. That's it - just ask Mark E. Silkey, pastor at Believers Fellowship.
On Friday night, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m., some people who love to worship are getting together at Believers Fellowship, 206 West Grand, and you're invited. The worship band is led by Jeremy Henshaw, guitarist and worship leader at Believers Fellowship with Cass Midgeley on drums. Cass is the worship leader at Christ Church in Newkirk. Steve Colaw will play bass, he's the pastor at Wesleyan Methodist; Bud Reaves, worship leader at Harvest Church in Arkansas City will play keyboards, his wife, flute Add some vocalists from Believers and you have a band - an area-wide band of believers who love to worship. If you do, come join us.
The music will be fast and fun, Silkey pointed out, the building will be warm and comfortable the people young, old and always friendly. So come try a Worship Party. It'll beat the movies and won't cost a thing.


FAMILY LIVING

Celebrating 80th Birthday

The family of John Barr invites all friends to help him celebrate his 80th birthday.
Friends are asked to greet John between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at Fellowship Hall in Community Christian Church.
Barr retired from Conoco in 1979 as a Journeyman Electrician, after working for them for 23 years. He is the son of pioneer Ponca Citians Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barr.
After spending his youth as a member of the First Christian Church, he founded and was a charter member of Woodlands Christian Church. He has been a member of Community Christian Church for 25 years and serves as an Elder. He is also an active member of the board of Friendship Feast.
Friends are invited to come for a time of casual visitation with John and his family. The family requests no gifts, please.

Poncan To Present Senior Piano Recital in Arkansas

Cameron Kekahbah, a 1993 graduate of Ponca City High School, will present his Senior Recital at the University of Arkansas, Sunday, Nov. 17.
The program is as follows:
Mozart "Zwolf Variationen" uber "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman";" Rachmaninoff "D Major Prelude Op. 23 No. 4 ," " G minor Prelude Op. 23 No. 5;" Ned Rorem Nos. 1 and 2 from "Barcarolles;" R. Schumann from "Phantasiestucke Op. 12:" "Des Abends," "Aufschwung," "Warum?" "Gril-len," " In der Nacht;" and R. Schumann-F. Lizst "Widnumg."
Cameron was accepted to the University of Arkansas in 1993 with a full scholarship to study with Alan Chow. Dr. Chow has performed twice in Ponca City -- as a soloist and with a chamber group. These programs were sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council. Chow was named the Grand Prize winner of the 1995 Palm Beach Invitational Piano Competition. He was selected from a field of 16 pianists representing 11 countries. In addition to an award of $15,000, Chow was asked to give a recital at New York's Lincoln Center.
Cameron won many honors in music during his course of study in Ponca City. He received high ratings in his auditions sponsored by the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association. He received the Burg Award in 1993.
He also received high ratings in his years of participation in the National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals. He was the winner in the Senior Division play-offs in 1993. He then was awarded first place winner in the State Competition. As a winner he was awarded a full scholarship to Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony summer piano camp in Missouri. He was asked to return in 1994 as adjunct staff/ counselor, and he will be serving as head staff member for his third year in 1997. As part of his staff relations at Inspiration Point, he teaches in a private studio.
Cameron was a member of the Ponca City High School Chorale and was one of the accompanists. He has continued his choral activities at the University of Arkansas. He participates in the Scola Cantorum (the University honor choir), and the Fulbright College Honors Recital.
Cameron studied piano with Kathy Wimberley in Ponca City from 1989 to 1993.
He is the son of Joyce McDonald and the late Bill Kekahbah. His grandparents are Robert and Kay Horinek of Newkirk.

Eta Delta Chapter Donates to Clinic

The Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will donate $50. to the Community Clinic for its Service Project for October. The donation was voted on at a meeting in the home of Betty Wyatt.
President Cecelia Shieber called the meeting to order; Betty Wyatt, treasurer, gave the financial statement; Carla McGregor, social chairman, reported on the social held Oct. 26 when the group met for dinner and a tour of the GT Ranch.
Special guest, Pixie Rowland gave an informative talk on the Oklahoma Blood Institute. This organization has an office in Ponca City and Pixie stated there is always a need for blood.
Nancy Pryse announced the date for the City Council Preferential Tea has been changed to Monday, Nov. 18 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Everyone needs to bring a salad.
Wanda Sheehan received the Beta Bud Basket and Carol Mounts, the door prize.
The Christmas Party will be Dec. 6 at the American Legion and the next meeting will be Nov. 25 at the home of Linda Paulsen.

Resident Completes Set Of Republican Pachyderms

No one has to remind Maurine Rutherford, Sterling House Resident of the Month, what party she belongs to. Election time brings out an interesting hobby, elephant mugs, one for every national election year from 1968 until 1996. The mugs, made by Frankhoma Pottery, are imprinted with candidates' names. Only one mug was missing from her collection and it will soon be among her collection.
Maurine was born in Fayettteville, Ark. As a child, the family moved often as her father taught school and attended law school.
Maurine attended Southwestern College in Winfield, and worked for Southwestern Bell in Winfield, then moved to Douglas, Kan.s. She continued to work for Southwestern Bell, supervising a telephone exchange for nine and half years.
Upon moving to Ponca City, Maurine went to work for Conoco where she was employed 27 years. It was at Conoco she met her husband, Bayless Rutherford.
Maurine has one son, Steven Austin Hall, who is on the faculty of the University of Texas. She has two grandsons, John Debrell, attending college in Durango, Colo.,and James Austin, a high school student in Austin, Texas. Maurine's daughter-in-law, Ann, teaches English to foreign students so that they can enter the University of Texas.
Maurine is a member of St.Paul's United Methodist Church and served as a pink lady for St. Joseph Medical Center for 11 years. She is a life member of the Evening Chapter of Republican Womcn.


SPORTS

Mat Results
Ponca City Kids Wrestling Club
Blackwell Tournament
Nov. 9
Division II
52 - Trey Branscu, 1st
55 - Chas Wilson, 1st
64 - Josh Fansler, 2nd
67 - Tanner McPherson, 3rd
75 - Reno Redleaf, 3rd
83 - Chase Littlecock, 2nd
Division III
52 - Trey Branscum, 1st
61 - Landon Kinkaid, 2nd
73 - Justin Watherlyu, 4th
80 - Bradley Plunk, 3rd
85 - Derrick Hock, 3rd
90 - Trent Godsmith, 1st
90 - Mark Magnus, 4th
100 - Kelsey Empting, 3rd
110 - Kelsey Empting, 1sdt
Division IV
96 - Roman R4edleaf, 1st
130 - Jason Leavitt, 2nd

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