From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, November
28, 1997
LOCAL
CMA's Pioneer Christian Crusaders Meet Monday
OBI Will Give New T-Shirt To Holiday Blood Donors
Symptoms May Predict Risk Factors of Diabetes
District Court
DEATHS
T.B. Butler Woods
Georgia Leah Jones
Robert Lee Eudaily
Ellen T. Radcliff
Services Pending
Lee Scott
Funerals
Tressa Pearson
NEWS BRIEFS
RELIGION
Church Briefs
Hartford Avenue C of C Sets Winter Bible Classes
Local Christian Radio Sponsors Clergy Appreciation Month Here
Psalmist, Teacher Ministering At Word of Life Christian Center
Asbury United Methodist Church Hosting Dr. I. L. Smith as Joseph
First Lutheran Announces Advent Schedule
Prince of Peace Lutherans Set Religion Class
Presbyterians Schedule Live Nativity Scene
First Christian Children to Present Musical
LIFESTYLES
Pair Plans December Vows
Dance To Honor Jewell McDonald
EDUCATION
ADD Group To Begin Meetings
Youths To Attend Spring Conference
The Pioneer Christian Crusaders, a chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association will hold the monthly meeting at the Conestoga Restaurant, U.S. 60 and I-35 by Tonkawa, Monday, at 6 p.m.
All bikers, former bikers, or future bikers are welcome. The chapter will eat at 6 p.m. and then hold a short business meeting, fun and fellowship. Weather permitting the group will meet at the Triple T Station, Waverly and U.S. 60 at 5:30 p.m. and ride to the Conestoga.
The Pioneer Christian Crusaders have a fun ride every Tuesday evening, it was announced. All bikers are invited to come and ride with the group. The bikers meet at Triple T station at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in Perry; Braman, Dec. 9; Kaw City, Dec. 16; Billings, Dec. 23 and Arkansas City, Dec. 30. On Jan. 1 there will be a New Year's Day Run to Perry, leaving Triple T Station at 10 a.m.
The Crusaders invite anyone who is interested in joining the group or anyone who just wants someone to ride with and talk motorcycles to come and ride along.
For more information, call Harold White at 765-3740 or Jeff O'Kelley at 762-5896. There is a Bible Study on the second and fourth Mondays at Pete & Joyce Myers home. Call 765-3164 for more information. The study is at 7 p.m.
The chapter will have its annual Christmas party at the Tonkawa home of Larry and Marion Grantz on Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
The Oklahoma Blood Institute, Ponca City Center invites area residents to give thanks for good health and share it with others by donating blood during the Thanksgiving holiday. Every donor who gives blood between now and Dec. 1, will receive a new OBI holiday T-shirt.
"This Thanksgiving we encourage everyone to help make a difference in the lives of Ponca City patients by donating blood," said OBI Ponca City Center manager Pixie Rowland.
"Every three seconds someone needs blood, which is why it is so important for everyone to donate during the holiday season."
During the holiday season the need for blood becomes critical because of an increase in accidents due to holiday travel. By taking the time to donate blood each citizen can help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center, and the Outpatient Surgery Center.
In addition to helping patients, all OBI donors receive a free check of blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, iron and cholesterol levels each time they donate. Written cholesterol test results are mailed within two weeks of the donation. OBI also offers prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing for men at a nominal fee of $15 for donors and $20 for those unable to donate.
For more information call Oklahoma Blood Institute, Ponca City Center at 762-9488 or stop by the center at 518 North Fourteenth Street. Donors may give blood Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.
OBI Ponca City Center is affiliated with Oklahoma Blood Institute, a regional not-for-profit blood center supplying blood to more than 65 hospitals within the state, including the Ponca City medical centers.
SJRMC's Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education Program for Adults has formulated a list of risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. If you feel you are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, contact your family physician. The risk factors are:
*A family history of diabetes.
*Obesity.
*Sedentary (inactive) Lifestyle.
*Age (over 35).
*Any woman that has had a baby weighing over 9 pounds at birth.
The symptoms of Type 2 diabetes are subtle and sometimes non-existent. Some of the signs and symptoms are: frequent urination, thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, dry-itchy skin, numbness or tingling in hands and feet, poor healing of wounds and increased number of infections.
Those individuals who develop Type 1 diabetes also have the symptoms listed above as well as an unexplained weight loss and flu-like achiness. But, Type 1 diabetes typically has an abrupt onset and may be developed at a younger age.
Type 2 diabetes is described as a condition in which the body does not use insulin effectively or does not produce adequate amounts of insulin. Type 1 diabetes is described as a condition in which the body does not produced insulin at all. Insulin is a hormone that allows blood sugar to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Diabetes, if not diagnosed or left uncontrolled, can lead to severely debilitating or fatal complications, such as blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke and amputations. It is the fourth-leading cause of death by disease in the U.S. Currently, there is no cure.
Ponca City
Divorces Sought
Denise L. Jiner vs. Randi L. Jiner.
Stephanie Ann Page vs. Michael Don Page.
Lynn Ray Romine vs. Edythe Lea Gieseker Romine.
Edna E. Johnson vs. Jessie L. Johnson.
Melva Denise Geurin vs. Rodger Clifford Geurin.
DEATHS
TONKAWA - T.B. Butler Woods, Tonkawa, retired Doctor of Optometry, died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. He was 81.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 1, 1997, at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwell with the Rev. Geoffrey Pfaff, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.
Dr. Woods was born July 27, 1916, in Whitmire, S.C. He was the son of Dr. Thomason Butler and Katherine Woodall (Welch) Woods. He was raised in Newport News, Va. He attended the University of Virginia and was a graduate of Business Administrative Studies. He interrupted his studies and attended the Cincinnati School of Embalming and became a licensed embalmer. In 1943 he entered the military service and served in the Navy until 1946. Four years later in 1950, he enrolled in the Southern College of Optometry and graduated as a Doctor of Optometry.
For a decade, he and his first wife, Frances, lived in Iowa where he practiced optometry. During that time the couple adopted two children, Tom and Kathy. In the early 1960s, Butler relocated in Tonkawa. His wife died in 1975. In 1976 he married Biffiel Glenn.
Dr. Woods was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwell. He was active in many civic organizations in Tonkawa. He was a board member of Service Bank in Tonkawa for 15 years. In 1981, Dr. Woods retired from his practice. He has resided in Westminster Village, Ponca City, for the last three years.
Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Ellen Morgan of Lakewood, Calif.; and a son, Thomson Butler Woods of Westville, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Cindy Birdwell, Stillwater; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Frances and Biffiel, and a brother, Jack Woods.
TONKAWA - Georgia Leah Jones, Tonkawa, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, in the St. Joseph Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 73.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tonkawa. An evening Prayer Service will be held Friday, Nov. 28, 1997, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Burger officiating. The burial will be held in the IOOF Cemetery, Tonkawa, under the direction of the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jones was born Feb. 1, 1924, in Tonkawa to her parents, George L. and Mattie O. (Riley) Harney. She was raised in Tonkawa and graduated from Tonkawa High School. She attended Northern Oklahoma College for two years.
She married John Jones on Oct. 4, 1944, in Ayer, Mass. In 1952, she and her family moved back to Tonkawa. She worked in the pharmacy department of the Humpty-Dumpty store in Ponca City until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tonkawa.
Survivors include her husband John of the home, two daughters, Georene Jabara, Haysville, Kan.; and Paula Bradford, Carrollton, Texas; two sisters, Mattie Taylor and Zita Smothermon, Tonkawa; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Georgia Leah Jones to Covenant House, 346 W. 17th Street, New York, N.Y. 10011-5002.
BLACKWELL - Robert Lee "Bob" Eudaily, formerly of Blackwell, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997, at the Veterans Center in Claremore, Okla. He was 80.
Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 1, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Reeves of the First Free Will Baptist Church officiating. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell. A flag presentation will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Mr. Eudaily was born May 29, 1917, in Blackwell to Marcus Daniel and Sylvia Frances (Crow) Eudaily. He grew up in Blackwell attending Blackwell schools. He entered the C.C.C.'s during the 1930s and later entered the U.S. Army serving in the European Theater during World War II. Following his discharge, he returned to Blackwell and began working for McAleer Firestone Stone as an auto mechanic.
He married Elva Pearl Blake on July 30, 1947, in Wellington, Kan., and they settled in Blackwell. He later began working for Hamlin Chevrolet until his retirement in the 1980s. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Survivors include one sister, Maxine Petty, Blackwell, Okla.; and one brother, Charles Eudaily, Blackwell, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Vesta Spriggs, Betty Morrison and Viola Johnson; and one brother, Raymond Eudaily.
The casket will be open at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Monday.
Ellen T. Radcliff, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 87.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at 2 p.m. in the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Kent Dorsey, Pastor, First Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Radcliff was born April 3, 1910, in Fairfax, Okla. to Martin Elmo and Ethel (Shelley) Tate. She graduated from Fairfax High School and was employed by Conoco for 22 years before retiring in 1965.
She was a member of the First Christian Church. Her hobbies included gardening and working in her yard.
Survivors include a brother, Elmo Tate, Fairfax, Okla.; one grandson, two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Robert Lee Muhlhausen, two sisters and one grandson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church.
Lee Scott, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, at his home. He was 83.
Survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel and will be announced later.
Saturday
Tressa Pearson - Funeral to be at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of the
Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Fairfax Cemetery
under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home.
NEWS BRIEFS
Fibromyalgia Group To Meet - The Fibromyalgia Support Group will hear Bob Hart, Reflexologist, at the Monday meeting at 7 p.m. in the Williamsburg Parlor at First Baptist Church. All interested persons are welcome to attend. For more information about the group or the program, call Vivian Cross at 765-8871, Martha Long at 762-5572 or Lilly Freeman at 762-9027.
NCOHA Selling Books - "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past - Growing for the Future," history books are available at several locations for purchase through the Christmas season. The 2-volume books are available at Affairs to Remember, 1304 North Seventh each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Prints by Gene Dougherty are also available. The books are also available at Brace Books and More, Just Yesterday, and Angel Central. For more information call 765-7169.
Vehicle Towed - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:16 a.m. Thursday that a vehicle was being towed from the 300 block of South Twelfth Street for having an expired tag.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1000 block of North Sunset Street at 9:59 a.m. Thursday that a 59-year-old female was being held on a city warrant for driving under suspension.
Grass Fire - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:01 a.m. Thursday that a grass fire was burning four miles south of U.S. 60 on Hunt Road. The McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to handle the situation.
Requests Assistance - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:05 p.m. Thursday that assistance was needed for a problem in the 400 block of South Fifth Street. Another officer was assigned and a 38-year-old man was held for public intoxication.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Sixth Street and East Otoe Avenue at 1:21 p.m. Thursday that a male subject was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Seventh Street and East South Avenue at 1:27 p.m. Thursday that a male subject was being held on a Kay County warrant.
Suspicious Activity - A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:52 p.m. Thursday that some glass had been broken out of a door to a business in the 600 block of South Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Injury Accident - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:57 p.m. Thursday that a vehicle accident had occurred in the 200 block of South Washington Street. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. A subject was taken to the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. A report was taken.
Grass Fire - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:40 p.m. Thursday that a large fast-moving grass fire was east of the Timberline Mobile Home Park. Five units of the McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to handle the situation.
Accident - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:37 p.m. Thursday that a one-vehicle accident had occurred on Ranch Drive. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified.
Assault - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 8:13 p.m. Thursday that an assault had occurred at a business in the 2000 block of Lake Road. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Items Missing - A person from the 600 block of South Fifth
Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:04 p.m. Thursday
that a house had been broken into and items were missing. An officer was
assigned and a second degree burglary report was taken.
RELIGION
March for Jesus to March in Parade
Calling all marchers, calling all marchers ... March for Jesus is going to march, and sing Christmas carols in the Christmas parade. They will also have a trailer available for anyone who cannot or does not want to march. The parade is to be Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Marchers will need to meet at 5:30 p.m. on the southside of Grand at Oak. Everyone needs to remember the real reason for the season, Jesus and as when the March for Jesus is every year, it is to lift the name of Jesus.
So it is important that all March for Jesus marchers show up to march in the Christmas parade. Everyone is welcome to come to the parade and sing and march with the group.
March for Jesus will also be having a neighborhood mini-march on Dec.
13, south of South Ave. For more information call, 765-4982 or 765-9628.
Greg Buchanan Concert Set at First Baptist
First Baptist Church, Fifth and Central, invites the public to hear Greg Buchanan, world-class harpist in concert here Sunday evening, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Buchanan will also share his testimony of how God brought him from a lifestyle heading the wrong way to a Christian ministry.
There will be no charge for the concert, but a free will offering will
be taken.
Christmas Schedule Told by Good Shepherd Lutheran
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is announcing the Christmas schedule, according to Pastor Brian L. Davidson.
Advent services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. The Sunday School's Christmas program will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. A Christmas Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Don Huddleston, minister, announces the Winter Bible Classes for adults at the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. Classes with this quarter's theme, "Becoming a Glorious Church," will begin the first Wednesday night in December.
Sunday morning Bible classes begin at 9:30, with morning worship service at 10:30, and Sunday evening worship at 6 o'clock. Wednesday evening bible classes are at 7 weekly.
The Junior and Senior High students will begin a three-year curriculum plan on Sunday mornings entitled "New Life through His Word." This will take the students in both grade divisions through the Bible, studying how God's word not only was applicable in bible times, but today as well. From this they will understand that this is why God's word is called truth. The truth is something that never changes, Huddleston pointed out.
The Junior High Class will be meeting in room 209 on Sunday mornings, and the Senior High Class will meet in the basement area. Stacey Lobaugh, one of the youth deacons, will be teaching the subjects of "Knowing God" "Tough Questions", and "Tough Decisions" this quarter.
The Wednesday evening class for Junior and Senior High will be combined, and they will meet in the basement. The students will be studying books of the Bible to not only further their Bible knowledge, but also to help prepare them to participate in Bible Bowls. Ron Stangeland will be teaching "God's Plan: The Next Generation, Growing as a Christian".
Bible classes are also provided for nursery through sixth grade on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.
A nursery is provided for all services.
Adult Bible classes, beginning Dec. 7 will be as follows: Sunday morning: All three adult classes this quarter will study a series titled "Becoming a Glorious Church."
This course is a special series of spiritual development classes that will help the congregation, Huddleston pointed out, to grow in several important ways. The primary goal is to develop a deeper appreciation for the Lord's church and how folks can relate to each other, to non-Christians, and to God.
Special attention to developing a deeper understanding of "The Bible basics" will be emphasized.
Topics will include: The Place and Purpose of the Church, Development of a More Meaningful Prayer Life, Involvement, Fellowship, Worship, and many more thought-provoking studies.
Wednesday evening classes, beginning Dec. 5 will include "Walking with God - a Study of Exodus" taught by Ron Pitts; "Twelve Steps to a Closer Walk with God, taught by Dean Patterson; "Through the Bible" - Part I, taught by Don Huddleston will be third class on Wednesdays. A daily reading through the entire Bible will be undertaken in this class, which will last for one year.
October was known nationally as Clergy Appreciation Month. To help celebrate, Christian radio KLVV 88.7 FM sponsored a Minister Appreciation Giveaway which included a top prize of an overnight stay at the Arcadian Inn in Edmond and dinners for two from Brick's Restaurant and Cafe 501, both in Edmond. Area ministers were entered in the drawing for the top prize and four secondary prizes by their church members. All 298 entries were mentioned on the air to give recognition to all the ministers entered, and on Oct. 29 five names were drawn to receive the gifts.
Pastor John Bartlett from the First Christian Church in Tonkawa took the top prize of the overnight stay and two dinners. The four secondary prizes consisted of a book written especially for pastors by H.B. London Jr., entitled "Refresh, Renew, Revive." Ministers receiving the book were Ron Ledbetter of Sunset Baptist Church in Ponca City, Bob Innis of Word of Life Christian Center in Ponca city, Cecil McCurdy of Christ the King Christian Center in Enid, and Sam Tucker of New Hope United Methodist Church in Enid.
Jerry Zirkle, Psalmist and Teacher, will be ministering at the Word of Life Christian Center Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Jerry has traveled across the U.S. and Canada ministering life and healing through anointed music and powerful preaching. He preaches the Word of God in a clear and bold fashion, presenting an everyday application, according to Pastor Bob Innis of Word of Life Christian Center.
Jerry is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center and served as pastor of the Living Water Teaching Church in Broken Arrow for 12 years. For the last several years he has traveled extensively ministering and singing the scripture-based music of David Engles. As he sings these songs, many people have received healing in their bodies and minds. Others have received their healing through the teaching of God's Word or while he ministered with laying on of hands. His daily radio program on the Oasis Network has ministered to bless many thousands with untold results of healings and deliverances.
Everyone is invited to come and hear Jerry minister in psalms and the Word. Word of Life is located at 3401 North Union. Call 762-4376 for additional information.
On Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty, the Cunningham Lectures will present "My Name is Joseph," a portrayal by Dr. Irving L. Smith.
Dr. Irving L. Smith is a native of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and grew up in Fairview, Okla. He entered the ministry at the age of 19, and served churches throughout Oklahoma, as well as being pastor of the English speaking Methodist congregation in Havana, Cuba, for three years. He and his wife, Saleta, have one daughter, Marilyn, and a son, Lawson, who is now a teacher of sculpture at Syracuse University, N.Y., and a son, Roger, in Florida.
Dr. Smith is a graduate of Northwestern State University and earned a Master of Divinity degree at Southern Methodist University. Oklahoma City University awarded him the Doctor of Divinity degree in 1962.
His ministerial appointments have included Wetumka, Seminole, Tulsa University, Stillwater First, Oklahoma City St. Luke's and Enid First. He has also served as District Superintendent twice: three years in Oklahoma City and six years in Enid. Dr. Smith retired in 1988 after 50 years in the ministry, but has stayed quite busy, averaging about two portrayals a week of Bible characters.
Dr. Smith portrayed his first Bible character in costume at a morning worship service Feb. 6, 1977, at the Enid First United Methodist Church. Since then he has developed twelve characters on video tape that have been shown on television in several states. He has portrayed them in hundreds of churches of 12 denominations, in civic and fraternal groups, schools and nursing homes.
The public is welcome to join with members of Asbury United Methodist to experience Dr. Smith's portrayal of Joseph.
Sunday, Nov. 30 marks the beginning of a new Church Year and the start of the season of Advent. Advent means "coming." During the four weeks of Advent Christians prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas and also at the end of time.
First Lutheran Church will have several special services and programs during Advent. The four Sunday morning services will focus on the elements of Advent: hope, faith, love and peace. The Senior Choir will sing an anthem that stresses the theme for that day. On Dec. 14 the Choir will present its Christmas concert at both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services.
Each Sunday evening will hold various activities and services. On Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. the congregation will gather for a fellowship chili supper and will do preliminary decorating of the church. The remainder of the decorating will be done during the Hanging of the Greens service to be held Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The students of First Lutheran School in grades 6 through 8 will present their Christmas program on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. On the final Sunday in Advent, Dec. 21, the Sunday School children will share the Christmas story at 7 p.m.
On Christmas Eve there will be a family service ice at 7 p.m. and a candlelight communion service at 11 p.m. Members of First Lutheran welcome anyone to share in these great worship experiences.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church has started a class on Lutheranism, being taught by Pastor Keck. Those interested in learning about the Lutheran religion need to plan to attend this class on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the church.
Advent services at Prince of Peace will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Each weekly session will open with a soup supper at 6 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by the service and choir practice following the service.
The "Hanging of the Greens" and Christmas tree decorating will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m.
The annual church Christmas dinner will be Sunday, Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. On that same day, folks will meet back at the church at 4 p.m. with canned goods or other non-perishable item for the needy, and then go Christmas Caroling. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person or persons whom you think would enjoy a visit from the carolers, please contact the church office.
Prince of Peace members are reminded to plan now to attend the annual congregational meeting and election of officers set for Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
Prince of Peace wishes "Happy Birthday" to Brandon Palmer, Doug Klufa, Mike Evans and Bill Correll.
Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the "Presby Present," a live, drive-through, Nativity Scene will be displayed in front of the First Presbyterian Church in Ponca city.
The scene will include live actors, actresses, and animals; and Christmas carolers will sing to those in their cars as they pass by. People in the first 100 automobiles that drive through will be treated to cookies as they listen to the carolers, according to Ed Nanni, Elder of the church.
'The scene is offered as a witness to the presence of Christ in our community and as a gift to the Ponca City community from members and staff of the First Presbyterian church," Nanni said.
A children's musical for Christmas will be presented by the Pre-school Choir, led by Beth Ford and Bobbie Getman; the Cherub Choir, led by Loretta Leathers; and the JYF Choir, led by Sharon Cooper.
Sunday Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary folks can come and receive
this free gift. Crafts, fellowship, and food will be available immediately
following the program in the Fellowship Hall.
LIFESTYLES
Dec. 6 is the date selected by Natalie Lynn Varner and David Paul Dick for their wedding at Christ's Church in Newkirk. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn L. Varner, 740 North Fourth, and the prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dick, Route 5.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Ponca City High School and Northern Oklahoma College and has attended Northeastern Oklahoma University. She is a computer technician with Multiphase Solutions, Inc.
Dick, also a graduate of Po-Hi and NOC, has attended Oklahoma State University and is a police officer with the Ponca City Police Department. He currently is secretary for the Ponca City FOP Lodge.
Jewell Faye McDonald will be honored with an 83rd birthday Celebration Dance Nov. 29 at the White Eagle Community Cultural Center. Everyone is invited and those attending are asked to bring dishes and chairs.
The agenda includes Ponka Wau Pathata Scalp Dance, Gourd Dance, supper
and War Dance. Those participating and their titles will be Tommy Roughface
of Ponca City, M. C.; Wilkie Eagle of White Eagle, Head Singer; Kirby Feathers
of Ponca City, Head Man Dancer; Les Hand of Echo Park, Calif., Head Gourd
Dancer; Clarise Tearman of Springdale, Ark., Head Lady Dancer; Allen Blueback
and company from Ponca City, cooks; Wah-Hun-Thinga Otoe War Mothers will
be co-hosts.
EDUCATION
An Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Management Group will begin meeting once a month at the Lincoln Center, 700 W. Broadway, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Medical science first noticed children exhibiting inattentiveness, impulsivity and hyperactivity in 1902. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), is characterized by attention skills that are developmentally inappropriate, impulsivity, and in some cases, hyperactivity.
ADD is a neurobiological disability that affects up to 5 percent of all American children. Without early identification and proper treatment, ADD can have serious consequences including school failure and drop out, depression, conduct disorders, failed relationships and even substance abuse.
The meetings are facilitated by Dr. James Powell, Certified School Psychologist for the Ponca City Schools, and Licensed Marital and Family Therapist.
The date for the upcoming meeting is Dec. 11. They will follow with the second Thursday of each month in 1998.
The weekend of March 6-8, 1998, may see area high school juniors attending a leadership conference, sponsored by Rotary Club. High school juniors should contact their high school counselors or principals, or their local Rotary Club, for information and applications.
The applications should be returned to me high school counselors by Dec. 12.
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference will be held at The Marland Conference Center in Ponca City the second week of March.
More than 120 high school juniors from Western, Central and North Oklahoma
are expected at attend. Costs of the conference are paid by donations from
businesses and individuals in the community, in conjunction with the challenge
grants by the Phillips Petroleum Foundation and by Conoco, Inc.
The deadline for submitting articles and pictures for the Education Page
is Wednesday at noon. All articles turned in after the deadline will not
be printed until the following week. To schedule a picture please call
765-3311.