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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, November 19, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALOklahoma Science Teachers Dispute Textbook Disclaimer Oklahoma Science Teachers Dispute Textbook DisclaimerTULSA (AP) — Recently, a student in Len Winston’s sophomore biology class left the classroom during a video on the origins of humans and apes. The student objected to the theory of evolution. It didn’t bother Winston one bit. ‘‘I am there to put the information out there, they chose what they want to believe,’’ Winston said. ‘‘Scientific theories are one viewpoint, there are a lot of other ones.’’ But what theories belong in a science classroom are part of an evolving debate. It has been a popular conversation piece this week at the National Science Teachers Association convention. Many of the teachers said Thursday they were surprised by the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee’s decision to require evolution disclaimers in biology books. ‘‘The question is, are we letting the students think for themselves?’’ said Joyce Layman, who also teaches at Choctaw. The Oklahoma committee, which screens all textbooks for the state’s 544 public school districts, voted Nov. 5 to require declaimers that evolution is a theory and should not be taken as fact. It refers to some of the theory’s ideas as an ‘‘unproven belief that random, undirected forces produced a world of living things.’’ The NSTA condemned the decision and stated it only will weaken the integrity of science education in Oklahoma. ‘‘To disclaim evolution is to disclaim one of the most unified theories in the world,’’ said Gerald Wheeler, NSTA executive director. ‘‘It’s like disclaiming the conservation of energy, universal gravity and the atomic theories.’’ He said the Oklahoma textbook decision is the first step toward violating the Constitution by bringing church and state together. ‘‘It really gets down to a religious issue,’’ Wheeler said. ‘‘We cannot dismiss all of the evidence that supports evolution.’’ Gov. Frank Keating has said the disclaimer is thoughtful to other views and it would be unacceptable to say that creation science should not be taught in public schools. The theory of evolution holds that today’s species evolved from more primitive ones. Creationism is the belief that a divine power created the universe in six days. Bill McCracken, a science teacher at Ponca City, said he has always taught evolution as a theory and will continue to teach it as a theory, but the disclaimer is unfortunate. ‘‘I do think it’s giving our state a notoriety it doesn’t deserve,’’ McCracken said. Some of the teachers were not aware of the disclaimer. Only one, from Fairview, said she disagreed completely with evolution and does not believe it should be taught in schools. She did not want her name used. Two Enid science teachers said evolution was not part of their curriculum and they were told to avoid classroom discussions regarding it. A Tulsa teacher said she teaches evolution and tells students who have religious questions to ask their parents. Jeffrey Weld, an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University, conducted a random study earlier this year on teacher attitudes toward evolution. About one-fourth of the state’s 840 public high school life sciences teachers responded. About two-thirds of the teachers who filled out the questionnaire said they emphasize the evolution theory in their biology class. Nearly one-third said they place little or no emphasis on evolution, and one-fourth said they place moderate or strong emphasis on creationism. In August, the Kansas Board of Education voted to remove most references to evolution from the state standards and allow local schools to choose whether to teach it. Melinda Young, who teaches at Dexter, Kan., said she has always taught evolution, but she also spends a short period of classroom time to discuss creationism. Musical Mix Concert Set At NOCTONKAWA — A musical mix ranging from “Satin Doll” by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhor to John Coltrane’s “Blue Train” will be offered by the Northern Oklahoma College Jazz Band and Jazz Combo in their annual fall/winter concert Monday, Nov. 22. Admission is free. Directed by Dr. Michael Moore, the band will lead off at 8 p.m. in the Northern Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, with Count Basie’s “One o’Clock Jump,” featuring Amanda Francisco, Enid, on vibraphone; Levi Mills, Newkirk, trombone; Tyler Prather, Blackwell, alto saxophone; and Rocky Dickinson, Newkirk, trumpet. Dickinson will solo on “The One and Only” and on Miles Davis’ “Four” with Leila Hanks, Blackwell. Prather and Jason Stillwell, Ponca City, will be featured on “Forever in Love” and Prather will take the spotlight with Leslie Shults, Skiatook, on “Jumpin Jack” and “Hog-Squealin’, Rip-Snortin’, Belly-Achin’ Blues.” Joey Hadsall, Blackwell, will be heard on Rodgers and Hart’s “My Funny Valentine.” Shults will solo in “The Christmas Song” by Mel Torme. Ending the performance, Tye Palmer, Perkins, will provide scat vocals for Toussaint’s “Get Out of My Life Woman,” with instrumental solos by Chrissy Smith, Newkirk, Hanks and Stillwell. Members of the Northern Jazz Band and Jazz Combo are Susie Black, Bartlesville; Carrie Collins, Daniel Gehring, Chad Matheson and Kevin Stanton, Ponca City; Ryan Dent, Pond Creek; Sue Faussett, Blackwell; Sarah Jones, Tonkawa; Francisco, Dickinson, Hadsall, Hanks, Mills, Palmer, Prather, Shults, Smith and Stillwell. American Beauty Showing at Poncan’American Beauty’ is a wonder of a film,” says the San Francisco Chronicle. The “mesmerizing” movie, starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening, is one of the most widely praised films of the year. It is the first film of the year to be talked about widely as an Oscar nominee. “There’s so much to see in this movie that, with every blink, you’ll miss something amazing. Something poignant. Something timeless,” writes critic Alex Sandell. It’s a “darkly comical masterpiece,” says TNT. “A very funny film,” writes critic Ross Williams. The Washington Post calls it “hilarious, painful and brutally frank.” Lester (Spacey) and Carolyn (Bening) are a not-too-happily married couple, living out the “American Dream.” She is a realtor with a hunger to go to the top. He is an advertising writer in a company that’s about to downsize. Their daughter is a flip, hip contemporary cynic, a child of Beavis and Butthead. She and her parent’s don’t quite connect, but she can connect with the new boy who moved next door. His ex- Marine father subjects him to military discipline, but the oppressed boy comes to recognize that there is beauty in the world. He seeks it and appreciates it. Lester also comes to appreciate beauty. He seeks it in a misguided way, in the beauty of one of his daughter’s friends. But at a crucial moment of the film, Lester learns. And in his learning his life is enriched. Kevin Spacey is said to give the best performance of his already impressive career. The New York Times says that his work is “his wittiest and most agile screen performance yet.” One reviewer ways that Spacey’s performance in American Beauty will “surely garner him an Academy Award nomination.” He goes on to call the movie “one of the great films of our time.” Sam Mendez, the director, has accomplished some highly acclaimed work on the live stage. Recently his Broadway production of Cabaret and The Blue Room have received rave reviews. American Beauty is his first film project, and he has taken to the medium at an astonishing level of success. The critics are universally appreciative of the film. It’s amazing to read the praise from different critics. “Near-perfect.” “Very clever, hugely entertaining.” “One of the best films of the year.” “One of the great films of the decade.” “A very funny film.” “Funny and highly entertaining.” “Savagely funny and sympathetically insightful.” “Easily one of the best films of the year.” American Beauty, rated R, begins Sunday at the Poncan Theatre on Grand. For show times, patrons may call the Poncan at 580-765-0943. The Poncan is located at 104 East Grand. Letter - Veterans Day Parade Memorable ExperienceCongratulations to the Veterans, the Veteran’s Day Parade Chairman Chuck Gregg, the Planning Committee, the Veterans’ Organizations, their Auxiliaries and all those who participated in any way to make this year’s parade such a memorable experience on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999 in downtown Ponca City. Veteran’s Day affords Americans the chance to reflect on our National identity as well as the many blessings of living in a free society. Parades, patriotic speeches, songs and symbols reinforce a sense of pride in our country and thankfulness for the solidarity we share with the veterans, their families and all who love our country and the freedoms it represents. Hopefully we will all do what we can to live peacefully in the freedom our veterans lived and died for. I would like to publicly thank Jean Ann Scott, Evelynn McCutcheon and Onie Gregg for helping serve coffee and donuts to the veterans at the American Legion Post before the parade; Onie Gregg for the beautiful decorating she did for the Veteran’s luncheon, Maurice Johnson, Jean Ann Scott and Staff for the delicious lunch; De Ann and Franky McDaniels for their work on the V.F.W. float honoring the Gold Star parents, Altha Martin, Jean Bowlin and Syble Hager among other V.F.W. Auxiliary members; American Legion Auxiliary members assisting with the luncheon; Jean Ann Scott, Ruth Montgomery and crew; Evelynn McCutcheon, Onie Gregg, Dixie Stark, Dora Adkins, Robin Marshal, an ALCH student, Cathy Heady, the super volunteer cake bakers and all others who donated their time and talents. We were all very proud to assist in this wonderful tribute honoring our Veterans. Elizabeth A. (Betty) Brown, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 President Letter - Angry, Feel Helpless Over Board DecisionWhen I first met Dr. Gibson in early 1996 I was very ill, physically and emotionally. With his knowledge of medicine and capacity to just listen when I talked I recovered in a few months. Never, ever did I dream he’d loose his medical license. Were any of his patients given an opportunity to testify in his behalf? Did any of his medical peers have a chance? I couldn’t be there because of recent back surgery. How could it be this panel decided in just two days he hadn’t the right to be a doctor? Its beyond my understanding. I am angry, very angry and feel so helpless as to what I can do to help right a wrong. Who else of Dr. Bob’s patients in the community feels as I do? Are there no other alternatives to reverse this ridiculous verdict? What can we do to get our doctor reinstated? We need him; more than that he needs us! Pick up your pens and voice your opinions, let’s get together to explore any options, maybe as la large group our voices will be heard. Anything worth having, is worth fighting for. Let’s fight for a good man and a good doctor. Pat Sober Letter - Band Has Supported the CommunityI am writing this in response to a letter written in the paper. The letter was criticizing the Ponca City High School Band for not being at the recent Veteran’s Day parade. I would like to say to the man, Mr. Loyd Bishop, who wrote that disturbing letter, please find out if there is a reason for the band not attending this event before you condemn someone for not being there. The day that our Veteran’s Day parade was held a majority of the band was participating in the NCDA and All-State try-outs. The band knew the date of these try-outs before the date of the parade. The band cannot be expected to cancel their prior arrangements to attend this parade. The band has supported the community, the school system, and the athletic program more this past year than ever before. They spent many days supporting these groups or practicing so to be the best they could be for this community and its groups. The band and color guard start to practice the last week of July, then when school starts they practice every morning starting at seven. They also had practice on certain evenings. They work so they will be excellent for the community. The band members have attended almost every possible event for them to attend, but some individuals don’t take note of that, they only criticize for the few the band misses. There are many people who support the band, mostly at home football games and events around town but its still support. It is slightly disturbing that more of our community would drive to Tulsa to watch our football team than would drive to Stillwater to watch and support the band at the biggest marching contest in the state. The band went to this contest on October 30 and made seventh place out of over thirty bands. Therefore, I would like to ask this community to think of everything that this band has done this past year. Please don’t stop supporting this band because there was a major conflict in dates. This band is full of wonderful, talented musicians and remarkable directors. I would like to ask you to keep supporting Ponca City’s music programs. Thank you, Melissa Kelly Scalp Dance Society to MeetThe Ponka-Wau-Pathata Scalp Dance Society announces that its Annual Fall Dance will be canceled this year in honor of the passing of two of its leaders, Jewell McDonald Farmer and Chloe Rhoads. The family of Jewell McDonald Farmer, along with the Scalp Dance Society, will be hosting a Mourners Dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in White Eagle. All those who are in mourning, friends, and family are invited to attend. A special invitation is extended to the Wa-Hun-Thinga and the Tonkawa Scalp Dance Society. DEATHSEsther M. Sweet Thilsted Esther M. Sweet ThilstedBLACKWELL — Esther M. Sweet Thilsted, resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 72. The funeral will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gale Izard of the First United Methodist Church of Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Gardens Cemetery in Arkansas City. Esther M. Sweet Thilsted was born Feb. 9, 1927, in Arkansas City, Kan., the daughter of Walter C. and Sarah (Peachee) Sweet. She grew up in Arkansas City, graduating from Arkansas City High School. She married Leroy E. Wareham in 1945 in Arkansas City, and they settled there. She was employed as an operator at the phone company and was employed at Home National Bank and McCools Flower Shop in Arkansas City. Her husband preceded her in death March 24, 1981, and she remained in Arkansas City. She was an active member of Golden Agers, the Walnut Valley Woodcarvers and Alpha Gamma Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, all in Arkansas City. After retiring, she moved to Blackwell in 1990 and married James Thilsted on Dec. 15, 1990, where they have lived since. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Blackwell. She was an avid collector and enjoyed her family, gardening, camping, fishing, woodcarving and traveling. She is survived by her husband of the home; one daughter, Janette LaFleur of Kings Beach, Calif.; one son, James Robert Wareham of Bartlesville; two stepdaughters, Bonnie Thilsted Jones of Decatur, Ill., and Mary Thilsted Hamilton of Alva; two stepsons, Jimmy Dean Thilsted of Derby, Kan., and David Thilsted of Ponca City; one brother, Frank Sweet of Titusville, Fla.; one sister, Edwina Sweet Buckler of San Pedro, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband. Casket bearers will be Dennis Jones, Paul Hamilton, Craig Thilsted, Stan Koop, Todd Hamilton, and Steve Grammar. Ethelyn J. McCrabbOXFORD, Kan. — Ethelyn J. McCrabb, former resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at Cumbernauld Village in Winfield, Kan. She was 92. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at the First Christian Church in Oxford, Kan., with the Rev. Danny Ginn officiating. Burial will be in the Oxford Cemetery under the direction of Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home of Oxford, Kan. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday until 8 p.m. Ethelyn J. McCrabb was born Oct. 11, 1907, in Winfield, Kan., the daughter of Henry James Ross and Adda Belle Welliver McCreary. She was reared and attended school in Winfield, Kan., graduating in 1925. She married William Orville McCrabb on Sept. 6, 1927, in Newkirk. After their marriage, they moved to the Oxford area and on into town in 1939. Her husband died Dec. 7, 1972. She lived in Oxford, Kan., where she was a member of the First Christian Church, Order of Eastern Star and Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion as well as member of several bridge clubs until moving to Ponca City in 1980. She lived in Ponca City until moving to Cumbernauld Village in 1996. She is survived by two sons, Bill McCrabb of Auburn, Wash., and Neil McCrabb of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Marilyn Campbell of Ponca City; one brother, Buell McCreary of Petersburg, Alaska; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, nine brothers and sisters, and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First Christian Church, c/o Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, 121 North Sumner, Oxford, Kan. 67119. NEWS BRIEFSCooking Thanksgiving Dinner? Would you be willing to share with someone in need? Call Helpline at 765-5551. Supporters Of Dr. Bob Gibson can ask that his license be reinstated by State Senator Muegge, 405-521-5628 or Senator Harrison at 405-521-5581 asking for their support. adv. PCSEA November Bingo — Saturday, Nov. 20, in the Conoco Atrium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. The theme will be Western Days; boots and hats encouraged.. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Customized gifts — Customized mousepads, coasters and mugs are just waiting for you at the Opportunity Center Village Screen Print Shop. Open Thanksgiving Day for your fresh fried Turkeys. Snyder’s Grocery. 762-4686. adv. Vehicle Fire — The Communications Center received a report at 12:09 a.m. Friday that a vehicle was on fire near Resthaven Cemetery. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and the vehicle was engulfed. At 12:22 a.m. Friday, a night worker of United Supermarket reported his vehicle missing, and it was discovered to be the vehicle on fire. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Organ Concert in Fairfax — Dr. Kelly Hale of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music will give an organ concert at the First Osage Baptist Church in Fairfax 7 p.m. Monday. The pipe organ is the original organ installed when the church was built in 1926. The public is invited. A social hour will follow in the fellowship hall. The event is sponsored by the Fairfax Study Club. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. RSVP Volunteers Needed — RSVP is seeking volunteers to serve 45 minutes on Wednesday afternoons with four and five year old children at the Child Development Center. Read to a child once a week and make a difference. Call RSVP at 767-9412 or come into 113 North Fourth Street. Swing Class, professional teacher, Kem’s Gym. 765-7726. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Sunset Street at 7:58 a.m. Thursday that a 37-year-old man was being held for domestic assault and battery. Pauline’s Shrimp Peel, All you can eat. $11.95, Friday, November 19th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Bicycle Abandoned — A woman reported an abandoned bicycle at 9:01 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block of South Olympia. Animal Control was contacted to remove the bicycle. Cattle on the Roadway — A man reported to the Communications Center at 10:03 a.m. Thursday that approximately 50 head of cattle were on the roadway of U.S. 60, 15 miles east of Ponca City. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Osage County Sheriff’s Office was notified to handle the situation. R & G Style Shop, Newkirk. Christmas open house. Open Sunday Nov. 21st, 1:00 to 5:00. adv. Citation Issued — The Communications Center received a report at 11:50 a.m. Thursday that subjects were parking in the handicapped areas of the cafeteria at Pioneer Technology Center without permission. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a citation was issued. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Pickup Fire — A man reported to the Communications Center at 1:03 p.m. Thursday that a pickup was on fire two miles west of Ponca City on Industrial Road. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department was contacted to handle the situation. 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 of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the Ponca City High School at 1:33 p.m. that a 15-year-old girl was being held for grand larceny. Now Open on Mondays! Mrs. Brown’s Attic, down town Ponca City. adv. Burglary — A woman from the 1600 block of South Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:03 p.m. Thursday that a burglary had occurred. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Caboose Thirft stores new hours beginning Dec. 1, 1999 will be 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. adv. Tree on Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:25 p.m. Thursday from the 8800 block of East Prospect Avenue that a tree was on fire. The Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department and Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene to handle the situation. Just Arrived at Davis Auto Group, the all new 2000 Dodge Dakota Quadcab. See what all the excitement is about 3501 North Fourteenth. Adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 2:33 p.m. Thursday that a 20-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. Hobby Lobby Store hours Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. adv. Accident — A non-injury accident at the intersection of East Hartford Avenue and North Seventh Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:37 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Saturday special 4-8 p.m. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of North Second Street at 4:17 p.m. Thursday that an 18-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having no insurance, and not wearing a seat belt. Subject Held — Several 911 calls were received by the Communications Center at 5:03 p.m. Thursday from the 400 block of South Fifth Street that a disturbance was occurring. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and information was taken on a simple assault. A 31-year-old man was held for public intoxication. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Jack Griffith’s, 2501 North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:30 p.m. Thursday that a subject had taken $5 worth of gas without paying and headed north on Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Brush Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 1700 block of South Tenth Street at 5:34 p.m. Thursday that a brush fire was burning at South Tenth Street and Brunswick. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department and an officer from the Ponca City Police Department responded to handle the situation. Subject Held — An employee of Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:58 p.m. Thursday that a woman was in custody for shoplifting. An officer was assigned and a 59-year-old woman was held for grand larceny. House Burglarized — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:59 p.m. Thursday from the 600 block of South Thirteenth Street that a residence had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Burning Leaves — The Communications Center received a call that someone was burning leaves in the 1500 block of East Walnut Avenue at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and contacted the subjects, and they were advised the city ordinances prohibit such activity. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Cardinal and Meadowbrook at 8:47 p.m. Thursday that a 21-year-old man was being held for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Suspicious Activity — The manager at Subway, 214 West Grand Avenue, requested an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 9:29 p.m. Thursday concerning a possible employee theft. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Citation Issued — An employee of Wal-Mart requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 11:04 p.m. Thursday that subjects were causing a disturbance and jumping on vehicles in the parking lot. Two officers responded and a citation was issued to a 17-year-old boy, and advised trespassing charges may be filed if returned. Another vehicle was stopped by another officer and a similar warning issued. Abandoned Bicycle — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:18 p.m. Thursday that a bicycle had been abandoned in a cedar tree near the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Olympia Street. Information was left for Animal Control to pick up the bicycle. LIFESTYLESBridgeway Topic For Baptist Women Bridgeway Topic For Baptist WomenBaptist Women of the First Baptist Church, Ponca City, met in the Assembly Center recently for their November general meeting. Geneva Williams opened the meeting with prayer, and refreshments were served by the Bible study group. Martha Christensen, chairman of the Mission Study group, introduced the speaker, Stan Paynter from Bridgeway, a state certified community treatment center. Stan opened his program with prayer and then told how and where Bridgeway began. Bridgeway is governed by a volunteer board of directors from the community and is certified by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services with “Commendation.” It is accredited by the American Correctional Association and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. The Substance Abuse Program is for adult males age 21 and older, and for outpatient service for adult men and women. Clients are halfway between treatment or just out of prison, he noted, and they have treatment at night and work during the day. Inmates pay $10 a day for their meals and lodging, and most stay six to seven months for treatment. The goal is to get them back into society, Stan advised. The average client is 32 years old. Stan pointed out that the treatment goal is to assist individuals in making changes needed to reduce and eliminate harmful substance abuse and become self-supportive and productive citizens. Stan asked the group to pray for Bridgeway and its clients — “where a caring people make a difference.” Viola Reynolds gave the prayer pattern with focus on the Bosnian Muslims. There are approximately 1.7 million Muslims in Bosnia, and the women were asked to pray for faithful and obedient response to the call of Romans 11:29: “Ask God to give you the compassion, creativity and courage to be a friend to a Muslim woman in our city.” Special prayer was given for the missionaries whose birthdays fell on Nov. 4. Imogene Vinyard, president, conducted the business meeting. Reports were given by the chairman of each group, and Imogene read a thank you from the Rumples, a missionary family who have been called to work with unreached people in Asia, Bea Perry, mission action chairman, reported she and her helpers served 40 students and co-workers at the BSU luncheon held at the Baptist Student Union in Tonkawa. Runway Show Goes To Dogs, But It’s All for a Good CauseNEW YORK (AP) — Dogs took over the catwalk at the Kit Kat Klub for the national launch of Canine Couture, a collection of utilitarian fashions created by today’s leading designers for the 21st-century dog. Canine Couture is part of fund-raising efforts by the Web site www.pets.com. It will benefit the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS and animal humane organizations. Nearly two dozen dogs wore fashions created by leading designers Donna Karan, Todd Oldham, Carolina Herrera, Isabel Toledo, Nicole Miller, Kate Spade, James Purcell and others. The runway show started late “because the makeup artist didn’t show up for the dogs,” joked Julie Wainwright, CEO of Pets.com. But as soon as the dogs — of all sizes and breeds — hit the catwalk, they ruled the evening. Elite model Maggie Rizer — a familiar face on the runways of New York, Paris, Milan and London — was among the humans who accompanied big dogs, little dogs, shy dogs and rowdy dogs as they strutted their stuff. Some of the doggie designs were whimsical; others were practical. They ranged from a green sweater paired with a big purple hat to a glittery collar and leash. During spring and summer 2000, the Canine Couture collection will tour the United States. The collection will be displayed in fashion shows held at Dog Day Afternoon, a fun-filled day of activities and contests for dogs and their pet owners. The event will be held in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Hartford, Conn., and Washington, D.C. At the end of the tour, there will be an auction of the donated designs, with proceeds benefiting DIFFA and animal humane organizations. David Sheppard, executive director of DIFFA, said the organization had raised over $25 million for AIDS organizations since its founding in 1984. “DIFFA is having its best year,” he said, thanks to organizations like Pets.com. The online supplier of pet products, information and services has a $1 million Pets.commitment Fund, which provides direct financial support to organizations of two types: “people helping animals” and “animals helping people.” Wainwright said Pets.commitment was created because many of the organizations that bring people and animals together “in special, life-changing ways” are underfunded, making it difficult for them to fulfill their missions. Funds will go to shelter organizations, programs that train animals to assist and support people, and organizations that provide pet owners with expert care and wellness information. Tonkawa OES To Meet Nov. 22The Tonkawa Order of the Eastern Star will observe the ceremony of initiation Monday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. All area members are encouraged to join with the Tonkawa chapter for this important meeting. Worthy Matron Margaret Knowles of Ponca City and Worthy Patron David Nash of Blackwell will preside and will be assisted by members from Blackwell, Ponca City and Enid. EDUCATIONMedford Students Place First in CNBC Tournament Medford Students Place First in CNBC TournamentMEDFORD — Medford High 7, a team of high school students from Medford High School, have beaten out over 3,700 other student teams to place first in this week’s CNBC Student Stock Tournament presented by Lincoln Financial Group. The group achieved a 49.5 percent gain on its portfolio for the week ending Nov. 12. During the same period the Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.6 percent in comparison. The Medford 7 will be awarded a $1,000 endowment by Lincoln Financial Group toward a new computer or software upgrade for their school. The runners up for the week include the Money Dawgs from Lakeville, Indiana, with a 40.51 percent gain; the Merging Capitalists from West Vancouver, British Columbia, with a 36.8 percent gain; MMG from Redmond, Oregon; with a 34.4 percent gain; and Spratley Power from Hampton, Virginia, with a 34.43 percent gain for the week. “The Medford High 7’s investment skills are remarkable,” said Bill Griffeth, Director, Student Stock Tournament and CNBC Anchor. “The activity in their portfolio shows that the students are researching their stock picks and are aware of activity within the business community and how that affects the stock market.” “The goal of the tournament is to encourage students to develop their stock-picking skills by allowing them to test their Wall Street ‘smart’ in a safe and risk-free environment,” said John A. Boscia, President and CEO of the Lincoln Financial Group. “We are committed to promoting financial literacy and are impressed with the skills all of the teams are demonstrating.” Now entering its third year, the CNBC Student Stock Tournament presented by Lincoln Financial Group is open to any fourth through 12th grader in either a class or student investment club in the United States and Canada. The teams must have at least three members, be overseen by a teacher or parent and be recognized by their affiliated schools, either as part of a core curriculum or as an extra-curricular activity. The team with the greatest percentage returns on its portfolio for the fall semester of the 1999-2000 academic year will be awarded a grand prize of 200 shares of GE stock, valued at over $20,000 and a $5,000 endowment from tournament sponsor Lincoln Financial Group. Grand prize winners will also be announced live on CNBC’s “Market Wrap,” in December. More than 3,700 teams from across the United States and Canada have entered the tournament to compete during the fall semester. Upon registration, each team receives a portfolio with $100,000 in “fantasy funds,” to invest in stocks from the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and/or Nasdaq Stock Market. Registration to compete for the end of semester grand prize is closed but teams may still register to compete for the weekly $1,000 endowment award. Teams can register online at www.cnbc.com. The Fall 1999 tournament runs until Dec. 20. The CNBC Student Stock Tournament is powered by MarketPlayer.com, a leading provider of live stock market competitions and analytical equity market research products targeted to all levels of individual investors online. Owned by Paradigm Investment Services, Inc., of Greenwich, Connecticut, MarketPlayer.com helps individual investors build, track and test their investment strategies through the use of its stock screening, charting, MarketWatch and stock competition services. Lincoln Financial Group, the Fort Wayne, Indiana-based financial services company, is the official sponsor of the CNBC Student Stock Tournament for 1999. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. LNC is a prominent financial services holding company, with assets under management exceeding $130 billion and annual revenues of $6 billion. The CNBC Student Stock Tournament, launched in Oct. 1997, was the 1999 winner of a Mark Award from the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM) and received a 1998 Beacon Award for “Best Use of a Web site in Cable Programming” from the Cable TV Public Affairs Association. CNBC is the world leader in live business news programming during the day and is a joint service of NBC and Dow Jones. During primetime, the network offers broad-based news and talk programming. Weekends on the network feature business, talk and sports programming. Area Teachers Learn New Ways To Connect LearningTeachers from Northwest Oklahoma have been learning new ways to connect classroom learning with real-life, workplace applications through the Applied Mathematics Workshop at Pioneer Technology Center. The workshop, co-sponsored by Northwest Oklahoma Tech Prep and the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education, is currently in the third series of meetings out of five that are scheduled. This week's meeting featured area business leaders sharing math applications from various occupations. Area business leaders brought a collection of handouts from their business illustrating the different ways math is used in their workplace. “As educators, I know that at some time or another we have heard students ask, ‘When am I ever going to use this?’” said Linda Thompson, Northern Oklahoma Career Alliance Coordinator, (NOCA). “Through Applied Math, students not only learn how math skills are used in the workplace, but they also see the connection between the theory they are learning and how it is used outside the classroom.” During the third session, the sixteen teachers in attendance divided into four groups with two business leaders rotating to each group. The leaders explained their math problems and discussed different ways that teachers could incorporate these scenarios in their lesson plans. Handouts being discussed during the workshop included units of measure used in food preparation as well as math problems used by pharmacists, machinists, engineers, and bankers. “Applied math and other applied academic programs allow students to gain additional skills in addition to the subject matter,” said Thompson. “In addition to the academic skills, students also learn critical thinking skills, personal management skills, and teamwork skills.” Participating business leaders attending the workshop included, Darrell Thompson and Jill Klein from Conoco; Dawson Smith, Dawson Hart Enterprises; Merle Schroth, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center; Tom Muchmore, Ponca City News; Renee Bickel, Centerline, and Gary Parli, Allstate Insurance. Math teachers attending the workshop included, Jeremy Osmus, Newkirk High School; Clay Stephens and Monty Hayes from Hennessee High School; Brad Larimer, Paula White, Gale Mueller, John Lawless, Susan Powell, and Connie Westburg all from Ponca City Schools; Blake DeSpain, Terry Coltharp, and Dee Cooper all from Blackwell Schools; Julene Tolle, Ginny Galbraith, and Pat Batdorf all from Pioneer Technology Center; Lisa Savage, Watonga High School; Damon Moorman, Perry High School; Sharon Goodner, Dickson High School; Carol Snyder, Ripley High School and Sherri Chronister and Becky Brinlee both from Seminole High School. The workshop trainer for all sessions is Kendra Jenson. The workshop will conclude their sessions in three weeks. For more information on Applied Math workshops, contact Linda Thompson at 762-8336, ext. 244. OU Sets ACT Prep CourseNORMAN — High school students studying for the ACT exam can get practical, time-tested advice through one-day preparation courses presented by the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education. The ACT preparation courses, held on the OU Norman campus, will explore all sections of the exam, including mathematics, English grammar and usage, reading comprehension and scientific reasoning. Students will pinpoint topics and types of questions included in the test and come away with ideas to help them do better on the ACT. Each course will be offered one week prior to actual test dates to help students focus. The next review is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. Upcoming dates are February 5, March 25 and June 3. Each class runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All enrollment deadlines are the Wednesday prior to the class. The fee for each course is $60 and includes instruction, materials and refreshments. Students are responsible for their own lunch. For enrollment, more information, or to arrange accommodations on the basis of disability, contact Precollegiate Programs at (405) 325-6897. First Nine Week Honor Rolls Announced at Frontier SchoolStudents on the Superintendent’s and Principal’s Honor Rolls at Frontier Schools have been announced. Second graders on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll include Jamie Adcock, Gavin Burk, Bailey Coble, Julia Conneywerdy, Carlie Evans and Cale Jackson, third graders, Britney Cranford, Steven Graves, Jessica Kodesh, Justine Kodesh, Tashina LittleCook, David Spires and Kailey Sullins. Also, Jamie Andrews, Angela Cook, Dustin Crenshaw, Julia Moore and Dustin Ratliff, fourth graders; Ben Burgess, Becky Cain, Michael Case, Sharon Forte’, Jacqueline Graves, Melissa Hamilton, Bobby Kelly and Ashley Potter, fifth graders; and Holly Buxton, Bret Jackson, Janell Root and Stacey Weckstein, sixth graders. Seventh graders include Jeremy Brewer, Diane Kodesh, Kaelyn Potter and Jessica Valdez and eighth graders are Shannon Andrews and Megan Williams. High school students include Jenna Root, sophomore; Brenda Kodesh and Linda Kodesh, juniors; and Marty Williams, senior. Principal’s Honor Roll Second graders on the Principal’s Honor Roll are Justin Cook, Tori Dummer, Josh Gum, Jeremy Haley, Jewell Horinek, Casey Leiding, Michelle Miner, Jeneva Nelson, Teonna Wardlow and Keirah Whitaker, third graders, Jessica Bennett, Clint Bible, Georgette Burgess, Brandon Crenshaw, Jennifer Eatmon, Bo Hawkins, Sasha Keys, Shane Kimbrell, Brandi Lane, Randi O’Dell, Adelina Ramirez, Justin Riddle and Kirsten Thompson. Students in the fourth grade include Adam Beck, Josh Black, MIchelle Cline, Tyler Cook, Tashina Jeans, Joey Leiding, Kyle Page, Sophie Whitehorn, Jake Wilkerson and LeeJay Myers. Also, Michelle Atkins, James Bible, Cara Cantrell, Tyler Goodbear, Stormin Grass, Judy Hannon, Justin Hayes, Zachary Heim, Frances Hopper, Kim Hubbard, Brian James, Tracy Jones, Kyshia LeClair, Samuel Lieb, Stephen Pratt, Sarah Price, Roberto Quintana, Johnny Seal and Tyler Wardlow, fifth graders; Michelle Bennett, Jamee Black, Dwayne Driggers, Royce Forte’, Tiana Harvey, Kasey Ingmire, Jillian Kodesh, Jenna Plumley, Travis Potter, Fabian Pratt, Jerry Reyna, Lance Sisco, Tyson Wardlow, Elsie Whitehorn and Leah Wilkerson, sixth graders. Seventh graders include Sarah Cain, Colby Clouse, Mayla Hamilton, Cody Williams and Jennifer Williams, and eighth graders are Stephanie Black, Eugene Coble, Michelle Forte’, Jerad Kelly, Beth Sharp and Reggie Weekstein. Freshman students were Courtney Burgess, Jene’ Miller, Alicia Petty, Phillip Price, Yexenia Ramirez and Sherry Sharp, sophomores are Amy Beck, Julie Case, Bethany Dunham, Lacey Kelly and Hallie Tubbs. Other high school students on the honor roll are Cassandra Bereman, Thomas Butler, Matthew Caldwell, Matt Clouse, Layne Kelly, Courtney Kienholz, Janette Rhodd and Donald Sanders, juniors; and Heather Bennett, Sara Buffalo Head, Shannon Dehart, Kaley Dunham, Sid Ingmire, Sarah jake, Jeremy Petty, Winifred Ramirez and Donald Wyckoff, seniors. Scholarship Deadline Set for High School, College StudentsHigh school students with a grade point average of “B” or better and college students with a GPA of “B+” or better are eligible for a $1,000 college scholarship. All requests for applications must include the following: student’s name, permanent home address, city, state, zip code, name of current high school or college, approximate GPA, and year in school during the 1999-2000 academic year. To receive an application, e-mail scholar@ecsf.org, paper mail Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation, Box 5012, Lake Forest, IL 60045-5012, or fax (847) 295-3972. Requests must be received by Dec. 16. Applications will be fulfilled by mail only, on or about Jan. 6, 2000. Two hundred and fifty winners will be selected on the basis of academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and some consideration for financial need. RELIGIONFirst Lutherans Will Observe Fulfillment Sunday First Lutherans Will Observe Fulfillment Sunday“The Sunday of Fulfillment” will be observed at First Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 21 at both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. This Sunday marks the end of the Christian church year; the focus of attention is on the second coming of Christ. The theme comes from the Gospel reading which tells everyone to be prepared for Jesus’ second coming. That coming is the fulfillment of all that has gone before. One of the prophets who foretold this event was Jeremiah, who will be the main character in Pastor Tom Ramsey’s sermon entitled “Jeremiah: God’s Young Servant.” The Senior Choir’s anthem for the first service, “Lord, Hear Our Prayer,” speaks of the Christian’s awareness of God’s care throughout the ages and that His care continues until He comes again. The Cantate Choir will sing “Seek Ye First” at the second service. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. The discussion at the 6:30 p.m. evening service will be the Fifth Commandment. The study centers around what Christians are to do to show their love of Jesus. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” A Festival of Thanksgiving service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. This will be a service of prayer and praise for all the great blessings God has given during the year. The community is urged to join the members of First Lutheran for this exciting service of thanks. Northeast Baptist Children’s Choirs Present Musical on SundayNortheast Baptist’s Children’s Choirs will present “Dr. Newheart’s Neck-up Check-up” on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m., according to Guy Cooper, Minister of Music. The performance will be held at 2200 Pecan Road. In “Dr. Newheart’s Neck-up, Check-up” the children’s choir is anxious to depart for an overnight trip. But, before they leave, Dr. Newheart (Ashley Gallaway) arrives to complete a last minute “neck-up check-up”. Assisted in this “spiritual physical” by colleagues, ophthalmologist, Dr. Sally Eisenmind (Alyssa Reiss), audiologist, Dr. Huachu Hearsaya (Rebekah Martin), speech therapist, Betty Bittersweet (Melodie Cooper), and sports specialist, Dr. Hedda T’skya (Beth Satterfield). Dr. Newheart gives the children a biblical perspective on how God would have us use our eyes, ears, mouth, neck and mind. Through a massive dose of humor and a generous prescription of Scripture, “Dr. Newheart’s Neck-up Check-up” will help children and adults know how to keep their mind pure and their thoughts turned to the Lord. Children’s parts are portrayed by: Bailey (Kara Palmer), Maria (Megan Manns), Stix (Chris Satterfield), Wynona (Whitney Weir), Rudy (Heather Goodard), and Tom’s animal friends (members of the preschool children’s choir). Carl Johnston will portray Tom, the Trainer. Extra soloists will be Micah Graham, Sarah Walker, and Courtney Landis. Kathie Hill wrote “Dr. Newheart’s Neck-up, Check-up” to bring an important message to those who attend the performance: what we see, hear and say greatly affects our heart and mind. It is the desire of the Northeast Baptist Children’s Choirs that this musical will lead children and adults to re-evaluate the forms of entertainment they watch, the music they listen to, the words they say, and their mindset toward spiritual things. We hope that once you have completed your “neck-up checkup-up,” you will claim the spiritual promise in Isaiah 26:3, “He will keep in perfect peace, all those who trust Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord.” Children’s Choir coordinators are Becky Dye and Liz Richards. Children’s Choir directors are Sherry Palmer, Tressa Bird, and Kathy Landis. Assistants are Amber and Phil Gallaway, Laurie Graham, Matt Tarr, Jordan Green, Kip Bird, and Lawunmi Falokun. Support staff for the musical are solo and set coordinator (Rhonda Walker), props; Julie Keller and Mike Walker, spotlights; Kathy Peck. Phyllis Luton serves as the Children’s Choirs secretary. Preschool Children’s Choir members: Zachary Bird, Christina Cooper, Kelsey Cotham, Sheridan Dowd, Stevie Dowd, Joshua Evans, Stefan Gelven, Tyler Gifford, Tamara Green, Jake Krehbiel, Dunni Ogundipe, Kayla Piha, Samuel Raglin, Courtney Tyner, Robert Walker, Mark Wallace, Jessica Weir, and Zach Westerman. Music Makers are children in grades 1-3. Music Makers are Stephen Cooper, Michael Degan, Hannah Denny, Madison Dowd, Nicholas Goldman, Micah Graham, Craig Keller, Caleb Landis, Courtney Landis, Darci LaRue, Megan Manns, Kayla McKain, Dare Ogundipe, Seye Ogundipe, Avery Owens, Stacey Owings, Ethan Palmer, Sydney Pruett, Sarah Raglin, Christopher Satterfield, Caitlin Tyner, David Vermillion, Elisaba Vermillion, Sarah Walker, Matthew and Michael Wallace, Whitney Weir, David Vermillion, Elisaba Vermillion, and Joshua Westerman. Young Musicians (4th-6th grades) are Vincent Bird, Melodie Cooper, Ashleigh Gallaway, Drew Gifford, Heather Goddard, David Hraban, Blake Keller, Rebekah Martin, Kara Palmer, Kiefer Pruett, Alyssa Reiss, Elizabeth Satterfield , and Jon Vermillion. Child care will be provided for children three years of age and younger during this performance. Webb City Church Announces Live Christmas EventThe Webb City Church of God in Webb City will be performing their annual Real Live Christmas Dec. 4 and 5 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. both nights. Admission is free to all! The church group will be presenting their annual “Live Nativity” on Dec. 4 and 5, beginning at 6 p.m. each night. The tours through the outside nativity scenes will be approximately 20 to 25 minutes long, it was announced. Handicap transportation is available. Guided tours lasting 20-25 minutes through the “Live Nativity Scenes” will feature “One Solitary Life,” “The Ascension”, “Mary’s Heavenly Visit,” “Heavenly Host,” “The Prophet Isaiah,” “Joseph’s Dream,” “Bethlehem Inn & Market Place,” “Shepherd’s with their Flock,” “MIraculous Birth of Christ,” “Miracles of Jesus,” “Herod’s Court,” and “Wise Men with Camels.” Also, there will be a youth program in the church sanctuary, and refreshments will be served. Webb City Church of God is located west of Shidler on Highway 11, approximately 2 1/2 miles, then back north two miles, or two miles north of Shidler on Highway 18 to the first blacktop road and 2 miles west. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the Real Live Christmas. Dress warm for this “walk through” tour. Handicap transportation is available. The folks at Webb City Church of God will be looking for you! It’s a great way to start the Christmas season. Old Town Gospel Concert Set for Friday, Dec. 3Remember the Old Town Gospel Concert of last year? Well, have you heard? There’s going to be another “Old Town Gospel Concert” at the Kaw City Community Center on Friday, Dec. 3, 1999 at 7 p.m. — mark your calendars. The event will feature “Crossfire” from Skiatook, lots of Southern Gospel music with a Bluegrass flavor, and the Russells — Cindy and Kristy from Kaw City. Admission will be $3 to defray the expenses of “Crossfire”, and everyone is urged to attend this concert, which is not to be confused with the Jody Miller Concert on Dec. 16. Come as you are — children under 12 will be admitted free and concessions will be available. This event is being sponsored by the New Hope Christian Fellowship of Fairfax. For additional information, you may contact Cindy Russell at (580) 269-2214. Baptists Approve $34 Million Project for Falls Creek PropertyA $34 million development for the Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center in the Arbuckle Mountains, near Davis, has been approved by Oklahoma Baptists attending the 94th annual state convention. Plans call for transforming the current seasonal 360-acre Falls Creek facility into a year-round, climate-controlled conference center for all ages. “This is a God sized project!” exclaimed Dr. Anthony L. Jordan, executive director and treasurer for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, following the vote. “We have faith that great things are in store for Falls Creek.” The $34 million master plan includes a new 6,500 seat, air-conditioned tabernacle worship center, conference facilities and B.B. McKinney Chapel for $21.4 million. Parking, roads and a low water bridge at Price Falls will cost $1.6 million. The new Price Falls recreation center/lodge, Washita river sports complex, amphitheaters, cafeteria expansion, motels and staff dorms will cost $11 million. Funds for the project will come in the form of gifts from Baptists in Oklahoma, corporations, foundations and other individuals. The project will be under construction by the summer of 2003, and will not require any funds from the traditional Baptist funding approach, the Cooperative Program. Over half of the more than 80,000 people attending the conference center annually are youth that come to the grounds during the seven-week summer youth encampments. Falls Creek is the largest youth encampment in the world and host to the nation’s largest single adult conference each year. Developers anticipate that a year-round facility will be especially appealing to adults and family groups. By some estimates, the number of annual guests to the conference center could more than double once the project is completed. “I not only think the project will be an asset to the Davis community, but it will also have tremendous economic impact on all of Murray County, including Sulphur and Ardmore,” says Delford Fox, the mayor of Davis. “This development is sure to bring even more business to the area.” Jeff Fenholt to be at First AssemblyIt has been said that when an extreme person changes, they change to the opposite extreme. Jeff Fenholt is no exception. Before Jeff became a Christian his accomplishments included being a rock star, appearing on the cover of Time Life Magazine, playing Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, a solo recording artist on CBS, Polydor, Phonogram, MCA, DECCA, and others. He also was the lead vocalist in the “Bible Black” heavy metal tour featuring former members of “Black Sabbath’ and “Rainbow.” After he accepted Christ as his savior, Jeff has devoted twice the energy to spread the Gospel, with a list of accomplishments to show for his ambitious devotion. He has appeared on his own national and international show since 1988, and his current show “Standing on the Rock” airs on TBN weekly. He regularly hosts the Trinity Broadcast Network show, “Praise the Lord” for Paul Crouch. Jeff served as chairman of the youth “Washington for Jesus” rally held on April 19, 1996, where 500,000 youth gathered at the nation’s capitol steps to celebrate Jesus. He has performed worldwide on five continents including North America, South America, Africa, Australia, and Europe. He has spoken to a packed Olympic stadium in Moscow, and in the Lenin Stadium in Leningrad, Communist Soviet Union. He has appeared on communist television and prayed the sinners prayer before 70 percent of the entire Soviet Union. He also has been the keynote speaker at the Pensacola Revival at Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Fla. Jeff will be ministering here in Ponca City at the First Assembly of God, 1308 East Bradley, on Nov. 21, in the evening service at 6 p.m. Pastor Mark Shorey invites you to attend and be blessed. Church BriefsEastern Heights Ladies Plan StudyThe Ladies’ Bible Study group which meets regularly on Tuesday mornings in Fellowship Hall of Eastern Heights Christian Church, this week met instead at the home of Valoyce Musgrove for brunch and a special video to usher in the holiday season. The program emphasized ways to keep and pass on to our families the real meaning of the Christmas season, with simple traditions to share the joy and love, and organizational skills and suggestions to provide the necessary extra time for the activities and quiet times. The regular Bible study will resume on Tuesday, continuing the study of the New Testament. Anyone wishing to have the opportunity to attend a regular Bible study is welcome to join this come-as-you-are group. Eastern Heights is located three miles east of the Pioneer Woman on Lake Road. Drive through to the lower parking lot, and use the south door of the church building. Call Roxie Berry, 767-1967, for information. ‘Come Let Us Reason Together’The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites the public to share God’s word with them every week. Sunday Bible classes are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 p.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels, nursery through adult. Watch the Search Program on Sunday at 8 a.m. on TV Channel 5 or 8. “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31. Life in the 90’s seems to be one mad rush to do everything faster. Waiting is unproductive and to be avoided at all cost. But David tells us in Psalm 37 that those who wait on the Lord are the victors. David knew about waiting. After Samuel anointed him future king of Israel, about fifteen years passed before David took the throne. First Christian Schedules Special StudyDo you have trouble understanding certain sections of the scriptures? Are some parts of the Bible confusing? Does the Bible make sense to you? If your answer is yes, then “Introduction to God’s Heart” may be what you are looking for in a Bible study. This 24-hour class will teach the fundamental keys to reading and understanding the Bible. The class will start at First Christian Church on Sunday, Nov. 21 and will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Bring your Bible and get ready for an exciting adventure into God’s Word. For more information, please contact Tana or Aaron McKinley at 762-6990. Clothing Give Away PlannedCovenant Community Church, 519 East Emporia has free clothing to give to anyone who has a need. You may call at the church on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Pioneer Christian Youth Studying Bible to Become Better ChristiansThe youth at Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, continue their search through the scriptures in order to be more obedient followers of Christ. The Wednesday night All Youth Fellowship, which meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., recently held a Thanksgiving snack feast. Children from preschool on up shared with each other what they were most thankful for. The Nov. 24 meeting will be a game night. The Sunday night youth groups meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The preschool youth group, Jesus’ Little Followers, learned last week about being cheerful givers. This Sunday night, Nov. 21, the preschoolers will review reasons to be thankful to God. They will make thankful plates to help remind them that God is the provider of all their needs. The elementary youth groups have been studying about prayer based on the concept of ‘Ask, Seek, Knock”. This concept is based on Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you”. The children are learning to seek God through prayer in all that they say and do. The junior and senior high youth group continue their study of the parables and prayer as well. The youth also continue to work on their Christmas program which is scheduled for Dec. 15. They strongly encourage all area youth to join them in this fun and fellowship. Please contact Pioneer Christian Church at 762-8858 for more information. Pastor’s NotesStrauss and Howe in their book, “The Fourth Turning”, describe the era of history in which we now live as a “Third Turning”, or “Unraveling”. It is a consistent feature of history that following an “Awakening” in a “Second Turning”, usually in the form of a religious revival or upheaval, there is a resulting time of social decay and seeming chaos that follows, preceding a “Crisis” that is yet to come. Their book provides significant historical evidence for their cyclical theory of history. I believe what we are experiencing in the church today gives significant testimony that supports their view of history. Best evidence of this phenomena is found in the current trends of worship. Religion at the last of the Twentieth Century has become a consumer market. Church hopping in search of the more spiritually entertaining, religious marketing of just about anything that is now more worthy because it is “Christian”, and a general disdain for anything that bears the mark of tradition are the hallmarks of this age. The break from tradition is normal, say Strauss and Howe, for the “Unraveling”. The Great Awakening (1727-1746) with the preaching of Whitefield and Edwards saw new religious enthusiasm divide communities as young believers in justification by faith confronted the old establishment based on works righteousness. The years that followed resulted in a society weighed down by growing debt, cynicism and seeming wildness. Political leadership was viewed as corrupt or inept. The Transcendental Awakening of 1822-1844 introduced feminism, new prophetic religions, utopian communes and a fascination with transcendentalism. Alternative political parties arose and political populism emerged beginning with Andrew Jackson. Self-worship ala Walt Whitman, competing moral crusades, and the seeds that would divide the nation in Civil War marked the resulting Third Turning that followed. A Third Great Awakening from 1886 to 1908 saw the student missionary movement, W.J. Bryan’s revival of populism, the Billy Sunday evangelicals, new woman feminism all pushing for great change resulting in the “Third Turning’s” Prohibition, Women’s Suffrage and moral crusades all which attacked the previous social order. All of this to say, that where we are today, is not unlike where we have been before, and there are lessons to be learned. One lesson comes from a play popular during the Consciousness Revolution of 1964-1984 that was the religious revival of this century. “Fiddler on the Roof”, from the short story “Tevye and His Daughters” by Sholom Aleichem, presents a family in Czarist Russia trying to hold on to their traditions in the face of great change. “In our little village of Anatevka — everyone knows who he is and what God expects. How?” asks the father Tevye. “I can tell you in one word — TRADITION!” It was like a voice crying in the wilderness while traditions fell right and left. Tevye is forced to accept the unacceptable for the love of his daughters, but at what he knows, will be at the expense of the soul that makes his village a community. Tradition is that which makes a people a people and keeps one from being absorbed into that which makes one foreign among one’s own people. Tevye knows that his people are to be different, even different if only for difference’s own sake. As Churchill noted to his government in heat of World War II, tradition plays a key role, particularly in the midst of crisis. This proved true in each of the historical periods covered by Strauss and Howe as our society had to find its common ground in order to face the threat. The greatest crisis of all, the Civil War, resulting in more American causalities than any other conflict, was primarily due to our inability to find that common ground or resolve incompatible traditions. Today, many young Christians dismiss a worship experience if it is seen as “traditional.” A generation has come to view traditional as negative a connotation as can be applied (next to boring). These generations throughout history have been tagged by Strauss and Howe as Nomads. Caught between the Prophet generation who first raised the issues with tradition (currently Baby Boomers) and the Hero generation who will have to fight to resolve the coming Crisis (the Millennial generation now being born), the Generation X or Thirteenth Generation of American History has, like it’s predecessors, taken issue with the traditions passed on by previous traditions. What is important to hear is that while some of those questions are valid and many of those forms (music, media, etc.) may change, there are important values to the basic structure of tradition that cannot be lost, lest we lose ourselves in the Crisis to come. For Christians, this means maintaining contact with the traditions of worship which ground us to hundreds of years of identity so that in the midst of the trial, we will still be able to remember who we are and why we are here. Those churches which strive to maintain that connection will do great service to the generation that is currently coming on the scene and which will play such a crucial role in the decades to come. The Rev. Ed Coy Light St. Paul’s United Methodist Church SPORTSSimmons Wary of Bears Simmons Wary of BearsWACO, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons wants his football team focused strictly on the business at hand Saturday. Baylor coach Kevin Steele is looking a little further down the line. A victory Saturday would certainly be big for the Bears, who are 1-9 overall and 0-7 in the Big 12. But Steele said he wants this game, regardless of the outcome, to serve as a building block. ‘‘One of the most difficult things when you’re in a state like this is exactly what do you say each and every week?’’ he said. ‘‘After a while, it becomes like a broken record. ‘‘We’ve really kind of tapped into the senior class in trying to leave some kind of legacy of leadership, or something positive. And they’re continually trying to do that, trying to make that happen to the best of their ability.’’ Nothing much has gone Baylor’s way this year. The Bears lost their first game in overtime when they missed an extra point. The following week, UNLV returned a fumble 100 yards for a touchdown on the game’s final play to beat the Bears. Aside from a 23-10 victory over North Texas, it has been one long week after another. Baylor has given up a school-record 380 points and its offense has scored just 11 touchdowns. The Bears rank last in the Big 12 in several statistical categories, including total offense, total defense and scoring margin. In a 37-0 loss to Colorado last week, Baylor produced just 114 total yards, the program’s worst offensive effort in 12 years. The Bears crossed midfield just once, and went three-and-out on eight of its 12 possessions. Even so, Simmons said he expects his team to have to play well to win. ‘‘It’s been hit and miss for ’em the whole season, but they’re not without people,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s a ballgame where I feel like we’ve got to go play. They’re not going to give you anything, because they are athletic enough.’’ Oklahoma State (4-5, 2-4) is trying to win its final two games to finish with a winning record and thus become eligible for a bowl game. The Cowboys ended a three-game losing streak last week with a victory over Kansas. ‘‘There’s a lot of people who say they took a dip — that they started out with high expectations and started out strong and took a dip,’’ Steele said of the Cowboys. ‘‘You’ve got to remember one thing, that dip occurred with Texas and Nebraska and Kansas State and Texas A&M. There’s a lot of football teams that would have trouble playing that run of guys in a row. ‘‘That’s a very good football team.’’ Swimmers Post Some Best TimesPonca City swimmers posted some outstanding times in hosting a double dual on Thursday night with Putnam City North and Broken Arrow. Rory Peterson swam the fastest 200-free in the state to date. In fact, it was one of the fastest 200’s ever at the Ponca YMCA pool. His time of 1:45:92 will rank him first in the state at this time. His closest competitor came in seven seconds behind. Rory also placed first in the 500-free. The boys as a team beat Putnam City North, 49-37, but fell to Broken Arrow, 72-17. Broken Arrow came into the meet as the No. 1 team in the state. “Broken Arrow is as strong as a boys team that I’ve seen here in the last 10 years. They are going to be hard to beat all season,” said head coach Dave Strah. Posting their best times of the season were Po-Hi swimmers Ben Dickey in the 100-back at 1:02:28, Matt Dickey in the 100-free at 57:88, and Ashton Herbert in the 200-free, 2:15:19 and 100-breast, 1:15:60. Eric Whitebay in the 200-individual medley at 2:22:08, and Mike Gamble in the 50-free, 31:30, and 100-free, 1:14:20, also posted personal best times. Michael Powers posted a 27:20 in the 50-free, finishing seventh in that event. Eric Chambray was in championship form on his diving last night. He scored 234.5 with his next closest competitor at 188.75. The Lady Cats posted a win over Broken Arrow 53-41, and tied Putnam City North at 47 each. For the girls, freshman Kayla Mills was on. She won the 200-free and the 500-free. Her 500 was a best time of 5:44:83 and the fastest 500-free for a Ponca City girl in 12 years. “Mills is suffering from some severe tendinitis in her elbow. It’s great to see her block out the pain and do some tough racing anyway,” said Strah. Another freshman Marie Brown also had some nice swims placing second in the 200-individual medley, 2:30:80, and second at 5:52:83, for a 1-2 finish in the 500-free behind Mills. Sunita Chahar won the 100-breast in a season best time of 1:17:42. Senior Shannon Mersman was just touched out for first place in the 100-back, finishing second with a time of 1:07:98. First year swimmer Alycia Sadok had a great 100-breast swim, dropping four seconds from her previous best time. “Alycia is going to be very close to the state qualifying time soon. With her work ethic she should make it by January sometime,” said Strah. In the 50-yard freestyle Lindsey Mersman placed fourth with a 29:67 and Molly Tomek finished sixth with a 29:76. Andra Nuzum swam a 1:12:64 in the 100-butterfly, finishing third for the evening. Swimmers of the meet were Rory Peterson and Kayla Mills. The Cats and Lady Cats next meet is at home on December 7 against Edmond North and Edmond Santa Fe in the YMCA pool. Lady Mavs Run Past OBU JVsBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks were hard at work Thursday night in Tonkawa. The Lady Mavs broke the century mark on their way to a 105-49 route of the visiting OBU Lady Bison junior varsity squad from Shawnee. “We needed this game,” said head coach Greg Krause. “After NEO, Westark and Conners we were ready for the win.” The Lady Mavs lost to NEO, Westark and Conners over the last week and a half, being edged out by a bucket at the end of the game on two occasions. “We improved after each game and have been working hard on our press offense,” Krause said. The Lady Mavericks were slow to the bucket early Thursday night, allowing OBU a slight edge in the first minutes of the game but came back swiftly after they settled down to their game plan and led at halftime 42-29. Baba Robinson, Oklahoma City freshman, hit three 3-pointers in the second half. The team sank nine 3’s during the game. Although Robinson and B.J. Homer, Moore freshman, led the Ladies from out front, inside play was just as intense. Both LaQueisha Dickerson and Ranada Collins of Oklahoma City both put away 13 points from inside. The Lady Mavs stuck to their game plan of pressure defense, coming away with 12 steals on the night and converting several into fast break opportunities which added to their mounting lead. The team pulled far ahead in the second half and never let up the pressure. Robinson scored 15 for the night, Homer had 9, Lindsey Shiever 12, Reva Howell 10, Suzi Eisenhauer 8, Tia Andrew 6, Niki Gray racked up 5 points, Erin Campbell and Stacie Scott each had 4, and Kaycie Beyers had 2. The Lady Mavs head for Hutchinson, Kan., where they will compete in the Classic held there this weekend. The team will face off against Hesston Friday night at 5:30 and will face Hutchinson on Saturday at the same time. The Northern Mavericks play at home tonight against Oklahoma Christian with an early game time of 6 pm in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse in Tonkawa. Area Playoff Teams Back in ActionBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Tonkawa has the area football spotlight all to itself tonight as the Buccaneers host Allen in the second round of the Class A playoffs. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. on the revamped Buccaneers Field. The two other area playoff survivors are on the road Saturday with Newkirk making the long trip to Heavener while Morrison travels to Prue. Tonkawa (10-0) vs. Allen (7-4) The Tonkawa-Allen showdown may turn out to be a test of wills. This game brings together two of the better rushing offenses in Class A. Tonkawa is averaging 336 yards per outing while Allen has run for 280 yards a game. The Bucs’ double-trouble backs, Scott Klufa and Kolby Simpson are among the top runners in the state. Klufa has scored 33 touchdowns on the year, Simpson 22. Allen’s Colbert has also scored 22 touchdowns. He has rushed for 1,390 yards on the season, averaging 8.4 yards per carry. But Klufa has 1,239 yards to his credit on the season on fewer carries. He is averaging a whopping 10.3 yards each time he carries the ball. So it may all come down to defense and here, the Bucs may have an edge. One of the most prolific scoring teams in the area, Tonkawa is averaging just under 60 points a game. But, just as importantly, the Buccaneers are give opponents less than 10 points a game. “Allen is a big, physical team,” says Tonkawa coach Steve Love. “They have some big linemen who like to hit. We’ve got to shut down their running game. “We did not play real well defensively last week (in a 47-8 win over Oklahoma Union), We are going to have to establish control of the line of scrimmage.” Newkirk (8-3) at Heavener (9-2) The Tigers proved they could win without running back Sam Free( 1,190 yards, 17 touchdowns) running wild last week in holding off Prague 13-6. It will probably take another good defensive effort against Heavener, with the key being stopping Heavener’s Roland, who has comparable numbers to Free. Roland has rushed for 1,252 yards on the season and has scored 17 touchdowns. “They are comparable in size to us,’ Newkirk coach Sonny Schovanec said of the Wolves. “But they have good team speed and quickness. They are well coaches, they do things right.” Schovanec is somewhat concerned about the approximately five-hour trip to Heavener and plans to break up the bus trip. “But we have good fan support.’ the coach said. “We should have a number of fans going down for the game.” Morrison (10-1) at Prue (11-0) The Wildcats own a 2-0 record against Prue in the playoffs, but this may be one of the toughest test of the season for Morrison. Prue has amassed nearly 3,000 yards on the ground in 11 games, averaging 272.5 yards a game. “They are an impressive team,” notes Morrison coach Joe Sindelar. “Their quarterback, Truesdell, is an excellent athlete and they have a good running back in Barrington.” Truesdell has scored 16 touchdowns on the year, Barrington 14. Prue will throw mulitable offensive formations at the Wildcats. “They come out in split backs, they run the veer and they do a good job with the option,” Sindelar says. Morrison will be without lineman Mark Nelson (6-4, 250-pound junior) who broke a collarbone in last week’s 35-18 win over Central Sallisaw. PC Eighth Grade Blue Girls Take 2nd in TourneyPonca City’s eighth grade Blue girls dropped a defensive struggle to Broken Arrow Oliver, 28-25, in the finals of the Broken Arrow Junior High Tournament Thursday. The see-saw battle saw the Cougars rally from a three-point deficit to tie the score at 9-9 at halftime. Ponca City went in front 19-17 in the third period, but Broken Arrow rallied on its home court. Janna Green and Jennifer Jenkins each had 8 points for the Cougars while Jordan Lunsford had 6, Janna Leach 2 and Jamie Trout 1. The eighth graders, now 2-1, are off until Nov. 30 when they start Northern Conference play at Enid Emerson
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