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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, March 26, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALMan Gets Life Without Parole For Death of Tonkawa Woman Man Gets Life Without Parole For Death of Tonkawa WomanBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer It may not feel like justice to the family of his victim, but the man who murdered a Tonkawa woman and then torched her home has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. On Thursday afternoon, District Judge D.W. Boyd sentenced 23-year-old Johnny Russell Smith to prison for the remainder of his life for the March 1998 murder of his sister-in-law, Tisha Smith. The body of the 20-year-old woman was found among the charred remnants of her Tonkawa home shortly after Smith set the house ablaze in an attempt to cover up his crime. Also in the home at the time of the arson was the victim’s 2-year-old child who was heroically rescued from the blaze by a passerby, Ron Bensley. “It really doesn’t feel any better now that he has been sentenced, but at least now he can’t hurt anyone else,” said Tisha’s mother, Marie Bickford. “I would like to thank Kay County Assistant District Attorney Phil Ross, Tonkawa Police Chief Dave Rogers, Detective David Bradley and Tonkawa Fire Marshall Darren Pendleton for the job they did in bringing a conclusion to this.” Last year, Smith pled guilty to first degree murder, arson and embezzlement by an employee. He was also sentenced to the maximum of 35 years for arson and five years for embezzlement. Smith became the focus of an extensive manhunt when he fled the area — and the state — after Tisha’s murder. Law enforcement officials later located and extradited him from Kansas. Although Smith’s attorney had argued for life with the possibility of parole, Boyd did not hesitate to sentence the man to life behind bars. There were several factors that eased the decision of the judge. It was, Boyd said, the fact that his acts demonstrated a total disregard for life, there was nothing to point to remorsefulness or rehabilitation, and, most importantly, the fact that Smith stood by and watched as a child remained in the burning house and did absolutely nothing to attempt to rescue him. Under the circumstances, Assistant District Attorney Phil Ross was pleased with the sentence. “The family did not want us to seek the death penalty for several reasons including the fact it would not bring back their family member, and it would be a prolonged judicial process,” Ross said. “Death penalty cases tend to focus more on the murderer than the victims themselves,” added Ross. “I think once convicted, the criminal’s name should be changed simply to ‘the murderer of Tisha Smith.’ Why do they deserve any type of fame?” Nearly NewsNN noted a “passing” today in the removal of the Sam Lee Clothing Store sign at 203 East Grand — a reminder of a clothing business which started here many years before the new location and the new sign were in existence. In 1964 when the sign went up, Sam had been in the clothing business in Ponca City for 44 years already. At the time of his death in December 1984, Sam had been in continuous operation in the clothing business for 70 years. NN is reminded that change is constant — but the memories linger on. Nearly News has learned that the Ponca Singers and Dancers will be the performing song and dance group entertaining at the celebration at 101 Ranch Headquarters Park Site, Saturday. The Red Land Singers will not be performing as announced earlier in The News. The day long event is honoring Michael Wallis and his new book “The Real Wild West: The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West.” Other entertainment will include The Wild West Entertainers, singer Shan Rains, Longhorn Steer rides, Joe Bowman and his quick draw and shooting act, Brad Short and his western band from Tonkawa, Norma Shultz and family roping acts, The Rest Home Boys string quartet from Stroud, and others. Food will be available on the grounds. The entertainment and program will begin at 10 a.m. and run to 3 p.m. 101 Ranch Book Gives Unbiased AccountBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer “The Real Wild West: The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West,” is a real rip-snortin’ unbiased account of truth and facts not read in earlier books about the world famous 101 ranch, once located a few miles southwest of Ponca City. Warts and all - Michael Wallis tells the story of the unforgettable 101 Ranch, the Millers who created it, and many of the people who were effected by it. It includes the good — the bad — and often the ugly events that happened to all involved. The 634 page book — 10 years in the writing — is an easy comfortable read as are all of Wallis’ award winning books about Oklahoma. Chapters presented in easy to follow chronological order, are in “almost” storybook form as the writer entices the reader to step in and be a part of those wild and woolly days of the true west. Unique in its diversification, the 110,000 acre (give or take a 1,000) sprawled across four Oklahoma counties in Ponca Indian country, It included a sizable cattle ranch, the largest farming operation in the nation, an international Wild West show, and substantial oil operations, before its demise. Wallace paints the 101 as the epitome of the spirit of the western frontier. Referred to as the “jumpin’ off place” for the western motion picture industry, he points out in no uncertain terms that the 101 and the Millers were largely responsible for the public’s mind-set for images of the western heroes of yesteryear. Most of the horsemanship, gun skills, grit, romance, excitement, and even the myths of the old west, that sold the first movies about the unique cowboy, originated and were magnified on the 101. Many of the first “westerns” were made on the 101, where everyday cowboys became stars, says Wallis. The ranch and the wild-west show spawned heroic and energetic actors like Tom Mix, Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Buck Jones. These first movie heroes set the pace for the Western into the 21st century. Wallis also tells interesting and intimate details about the Miller “kingdom” where they printed their own 101 money, built their own railroad system, churches, roads, telephone system, packing plants, electric power plants, an oil refinery, ice plant, dairy, machine shop, woodworking shop, laundry, cafe and much more. The famous buffalo-head nickel came from the 101 Ranch, depicting the Millers’ friend Iron Tail and the buffalo which was a part of it all. Scattered throughout the extensive details of the book, is a book in itself about the women of the west. The term “cowgirl” was first coined on the ranch by Will Rogers. Wives, mistresses, female 101 Wild-West Show performers, and especially mother Molly Miller are portrayed in truth, giving great credit (or discredit) to the ladies and the role they played in the success and demise of the 101. Wallis writes with animation and gusto about the evolving of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show and the Miller’s successful quest for worldwide fame. He describes the personalities, and the unique lifestyles of the cowboys, cowgirls, Indians and others who traveled with the huge entourage. Michael does not leave out the grit and pens details about the trials, bad weather, wheeling-dealing, losses and other disappointments suffered by the tough performers and the Millers. Michael probes deeply into each of the personalities of Col. G. W. Miller and his sons, Zack, Joe, and George. He writes with great insight and warmth about the early years of hardship and growth. The book begins in Kentucky, where Col. G.W. Miller grew up and where Wallis believes his personality was formed for the grand ideas which helped form an unmatched dream like the 101. He takes the reader along on the great dusty cattle drives in Texas, to a way of life in the Cherokee Strip before the great land run, and the difficulty of settlement by farmers. The reader becomes a part of the hard times during early forming of the 101, and is left in head-shaking wonder, at the audacity and gall of the hard-handed ways of the Millers to get and keep their land. Wallis writes a heart-pounding, exciting, and detailed account of the Cherokee Outlet land run on Sept. 16, 1893 and the 40-mile race made by Joe Miller to sink his claim stake at the headquarters site. A section of the book is devoted to Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca Tribe. Many other dealings, and some misdealings with the tribe and other Indians are sprinkled all through the book, including charges that the Millers cheated the Indians and stories that detail the giving of great gifts and making unusual concessions. The chapters detailing the end of the great empire — especially the one titled “Trails End” are unabashedly truthful as to causes for the crumbling of the 101 empire in the 20s and 30s. Opinions by family members and others who knew the Millers are included. Wallis names names of those who made costly mistakes, and other factors like the devastating dust bowl era, the Great Depression, a devastating flood, and a series of bad luck, lawsuits, and bad investments, are all included. Eighty some pages of End notes at the back of the book were as interesting to me as was the best chapter. Fascinating facts and references for researchers or those who want to read other books or records regarding the 101 Ranch, The Millers and others. A great read — a “must-read!” A wonderful book! Official State Balladeer At 101 Ranch FestivitiesPonca City is known not only as the home of the 101 Ranch but also as the home of Oklahoma’s Official Balladeer, Les Gilliam. Coming up this Saturday will be an event featuring both of these Ponca City notables. On Saturday, at 7. p.m. in the Marland Estate Chapel Hall, Gilliam will serve as both the Master of Ceremonies as well as the featured entertainer for the introduction of the new book on the 101 Ranch by Michael Wallis. Wallis will discuss and read excerpts from the book “The Real Wild West: The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West” and will autograph copies of the book. Gilliam will entertain the folks with his special brand of western music as a tribute to the history of the west and the 101 in particular. And as usual, he will take requests from the audience. The year of 1998 was a big year for Gilliam as he was officially designated “The Oklahoma Balladeer” by the State Legislature. And, he was one of five finalists for Male Performer of the Year by the Western Music Association. Last year, Gilliam did over 140 performances along with his third trip to Europe to entertain. The year of 1999 has started with a bang with shows thus far in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. In April, he will make his fourth trip to Europe to entertain folks there who love American Country and Western Music. In May, Gilliam and his Silverlake Band will be at Silver Dollar City in Branson May 15-25 for four shows per day. In June, he will be appearing at Woolaroc near Bartlesville for the OK Mozart Festival. His 1999 calendar already includes bookings in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. At the request of his friend, Rex Allen Jr., Gilliam will be going to Willcox, Ariz. on Oct. 1-3 to celebrate the career of Rex Allen Sr. The public is encouraged to take this opportunity to meet Michael Wallis and hear Gilliam sing those great cowboy songs in the Marland Estate Chapel. District CourtNewkirk Marriage Licenses Dennis Taylor Bradley, 32, and Melissa Marie Dobson, 26, both of Newkirk. Justin Everett Lauver, 18, Marland, and Tara Kay Sutton, 16, Ponca City. Clifford Darrell Morningstar, 35, and Cathern Renee Kennedy, 22, both of Wilmington, Ohio. Millard Madison Secrest, legal age, and Joan Earline Riggs, legal age, both of Ponca City. Armando Fabian Duarte, 20, and Brandy June Reed, 17, both of Ponca City. Divorces Granted Ronald W. Backhaus vs. Paula Jean Backhaus, defendant restored to former name Ensey. Alisha Janell Scott vs. Eric Shane Scott; plaintiff restored to former name Alisha Janell Williams. Civil Petitions Chrysler Financial Company vs. Earlene Lupo, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $8,913.44. Bank of New York vs. Tim Lee Johnston, et al.; plaintiff seeking foreclosure of $30,696.63. Jimmy Lee McDonald vs. Celadon Trucking Services Inc.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. HomeSide Lending Inc. vs. unknown successors of Perry Lee Ealick, et al; plaintiff seeking judgment for $52,075.45. American General Finance Inc. vs. Creek Scott; plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,485.13. Providian National Bank vs. Susan J. Wilson; plaintiff seeking judgment for $7,475.03. Providian National Bank vs. Gloria A. Kelle; plaintiff seeking judgment for $17,286.94. Ford Motor Credit Company vs. Richard A. Francis and Oralee A. Francis; plaintiff seeking judgment for $10,441.06. Blackwell Divorces Granted Timothy J. Walton Sr. vs. Edith A. Walton. Civil Petitions Central National Bank and Trust Company of Enid vs. Tim Gilmore and Kit Gilmore; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,722.06. Creditors Recovery Corp. vs. Cindy McBrain; plaintiff seeking judgment for $2,934.03. Bryan Andrew Milligan, petition to change name to Bryan Andrew Sharp. Rusty Watkins vs. Dean Bay, doing business as Fat Cat’s, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Dustin Stacey vs. Dean Bay, doing business as Fat Cat’s, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Ponca City Divorces Sought Lori Faylene Palmer vs. Ronald Curtis Palmer. Carol Ruth Kent vs. Robert Thornton Kent. Catherine Jean Tavanello vs. Rodrick Bazil Tavanello Jr. Tracy Wayne Curfman vs. Shannon Kay Curfman. Divorces Granted Jackie R. Husmann vs. Jeri Lyn Husmann; defendant restored to former name Jeri Lyn Dailey. Mary Danene Koster vs. Joseph Victor Koster. Pearl Ann Richards vs. Ronald Lynn Richards. Jeanne L. Duncan vs. George D. Duncan. Misty D. White vs. Michael L. White. Tamara Yohn vs. Ralph Yohn. Janice Leigh Scott vs. Carleton “Creek” Scott; plaintiff restored to former name Janice Leigh Condit. Frances L. Ailey vs. Terry G. Ailey. Sherena Juanita Clayton vs. Mark Clayton; plaintiff restored to former name Sherena Juanita Jackson. Robert Lee Oswalt vs. Jean Deloris Oswalt. Civil Petitions Dorothy L. Hillhouse vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Dale Westbrook, petition for name change to Jimmie Dale Patterson. Larry Jeremiah Wells, petition for name change to Emmitt Dean Stephens. Michael Gonzales, petition for name change to Michael Victor Jinkens. Evelyn K. Urban vs. Glen Johnson Jr.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. DEATHSDwight Leon Grubb Dwight Leon GrubbPAWNEE — Dwight Leon Grubb, former Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at Pawnee. He was 70. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Poteet Funeral Home Chapel in Pawnee with the Rev. Tom Scott officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Maramec. Dwight Leon Grubb was born Oct. 27, 1928, in Maramec, to Melvin and Alta (Duff) Grubb. He attended schools in Oklahoma and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1947. Grubb was active in Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduation he served for six years in the U.S. Air Force in Alaska , receiving his honorable discharge as a staff sergeant. He was married to Monee Burkhalter on March 16, 1957, in Ponca City. Grubb was employed for more than 37 years as a flight line mechanic on B47s, B2s, 727s, 737s, 747s and 767s, at Boeing Aircraft Co., in Seattle, Wash. He also worked on the first stage of the Saturn V rocket for NASA and the airplane belonging to the King of Saudi Arabia. In younger years he enjoyed flying planes and continued to enjoy them throughout his lifetime. He retired in April 1991 and he and his wife moved from Seattle to Pawnee. He also enjoyed camping, playing horseshoes, and watching football. He was a member of the Ponca City First Christian Church, and the Pawnee Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Monee, of the home in Pawnee; three daughters, Diane Russell and Robin Friend, both of Pawnee and Gail Cockrell of Bothell, Wash.; his mother, Alta Grubb of Stillwater; one sister, Melva June Barnes of Eugene, Ore.; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Grubb’s name to the American Heart Association, 2865 East Skelly Drive, Ste. 100-S, Tulsa, OK 74105-6200. Robert Ray Tapp Sr.Robert Ray Tapp Sr., longtime Osage County resident, died Thursday morning, March 25, 1999, at his daughter’s home in Pawhuska. He was 69. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City. Burial will follow in the Ponca Indian Cemetery at White Eagle. Robert Ray Tapp was born May 24, 1929, to James David and Edna (Torkleson) Tapp at the family home, east of Ponca City. He grew up in Osage County and attended Braden Rural School. After graduation from Burbank High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948. He received his honorable discharge in 1955. He was married to Mamie LeClair in Perry in 1957 and the couple made their home in Osage County, where Tapp was engaged in farming and ranching. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, camping and working on the farm. Survivors include five children, Adelle Wurts of Bartlesville, Ralph Delano Tapp of Ochelata, Sharon Kay Carey of Bartlesville, and Jerri Rose Conner and Henry J. Tapp, both of Pawhuska; his mother, Edna E. Tapp of Fairfax; one brother James R. Tapp of Ponca City; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, father, and one son, Robert Tapp Jr. Casket bearers will be Ralph Tapp, Phil Carey, Frank Conner, Ronald James Tapp, Brian Werts, and David Tapp. Judith M. BradfordTONKAWA — Judith M. Bradford, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at Bass Memorial Baptist Hospital in Enid. She was 57. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home Chapel in Tonkawa, with Dr. Brian Kovacs officiating. Judith M. (Nichols) Bradford was born Dec. 14, 1941, in Lafayette, Ind., to Cecil Lee Nichols and Brandy M. Brandstetter. She attended Jefferson High School in LaFayette. On Aug. 25, 1985, she was married to Richard Bradford in Corpus Christi, Texas. The couple moved to Tonkawa in 1989. Mrs. Bradford enjoyed bowling, crafts, animals and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Richard Bradford of the home; one son, Gerald McClendon of Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Stacey SakakiBara of Phoenix, Ariz., Brenda Partain of Fayetteville, Ga., and Rebecca Chaison of Tonkawa; one brother, Gerald Nichols of Lafayette, Ind.; three sisters, Sandy Cleaver of Scottsboro Ala., Donna Sanders of Tupelo, Miss., and Jeanie Nichols of Lafayette, Ind.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family will receive visitors at the McCafferty-Bolick chapel, today, from 6 to 8 p.m. Edmund Lee Sroufe Sr.Edmund Lee “Butch” Sroufe, Sr., Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 55. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church. The funeral will be held at the church at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, with the Rev. Abraham Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mr. Sroufe was born on Aug. 24, 1943, in Fairfax to Everett and Verna (Drexil) Sroufe. He graduated from Fairfax Schools. Sroufe served in the U.S. Navy. He was married to Elvira Primeaux in Ponca City. Sroufe was employed as an electrician for the Ponca Tribe. He is survived by: his wife Elvira of the home; two sons, Edmund L. Sroufe Jr., and Darren Sroufe, both of Ponca City; three brothers, Michael Sroufe of Newkirk, Louis Sroufe of Fairfax, and William Sroufe of Pawhuska; and one sister, Mary Melton of Ponca City. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. Casket bearers will be Reginald Walkingsky, Earl Howe Jr., Craig Primeaux, Andy Warrior, Douglas Rhodd, and Henry Rhodd. Services PendingCarl R. StokesberryTONKAWA — Carl Ross Stokesberry, Tonkawa resident, died this morning, March 26, 1999, at his home. He was 86. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa. Aline DeroinRED ROCK — Aline Deroin, Red Rock area resident, died Thursday, March 25, 1999, at her home. She was 82. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City. NEWS BRIEFSFour Year Olds — The Ponca City Public Schools set pre-enrollment dates for the 1999-2000 Four Year Old Program. Children who will be four on or before Sept. 1, can begin enrollment on April 8, at Liberty Elementary, 505 West Liberty Avenue, at 8 a.m. Parents can also pre-enroll children on April 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A birth certificate or hospital records is required. For more information, contact Genelle Smith at 767-8000, Ext. 228. MODA Fabric at Linda’s, 111 North 4th, Ponca City. adv. Theft — At 7:38 a.m. Thursday police were notified of a burglary in the 700 block of East Hubbard Road. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. All Cole crops 1/2 off regular price $1.69 except lettuce and strawberries. adv. Burglary — Grace Episcopal Church, 109 North Fourteenth Street, reported a burglary to police at 8:01 a.m. Thursday. Being Relocated, or in town for a short time? We have homes available by the month or longer. All homes are full furnished with appliances, furniture, linens, pots and pans. Inclusive of cable, local phone, and utilities. Please call 580-762-7980 or 580-718-0681. adv. Stolen Vehicle — At 9:19 a.m. Thursday a vehicle was reportedly stolen from the 400 block of East Hartford Avenue. An officer was assigned and the vehicle was later located in Osage County. Jim Bowen Construction - Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Purse Theft — A woman contacted police at 9:52 a.m. Thursday regarding the theft of her purse from the Mid-High School. 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. Arrest — A 46-year-old man was arrested from East South Avenue and South Thirteenth Street at 10:13 a.m. Thursday for transporting an open bottle, no driver’s license and leaving the scene of a property accident. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef bris- ket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $6.95. 4-8 p.m. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Hit and Run — At 10:47 a.m. Thursday police were informed that a woman was being treated for injuries at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for injuries received during a hit and run accident. 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. Accident — An accident at Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue was reported to police at 12:02 p.m. Thursday. Attention. Open April 1. Prom dresses at discount prices. Junior and seniors take 10% off purchases with this ad. Budget Bride 718- 9934. Home 762-0572. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at Seventh Street and East Grand Avenue was reported to police at 4:53 p.m. Thursday. Wanted Firewood: blackjack, hackberry or pecan. Cut, deliv- ered, stocked. 762-4128 day or 765-5875 night. adv. Accident — At 7:17 p.m. Thursday a minor two-vehicle accident in the 3500 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported. Her Review. Now accepting women’s spring/summer consignments. adv. Arrest — A 22-year-old man was arrested at 12:51 a.m. Friday from West Grand Avenue and Oak Street on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear. Kids Review accepting spring/summer items. adv. Now Available, tomato plant, seed potatoes, onion sets and plants, asparagus. adv. Pauline’s Steak and shrimp dinner, $11.95. Friday, March 26th. For reservations. 765-5460. adv. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. LIFESTYLESSuperintendent of Parks Offers ‘Tree Tips’ Superintendent of Parks Offers ‘Tree Tips’Editor’s Note: The following “tree tips” for Arbor Week are provided by Jim Eck, superintendent of Parks for the City of Ponca City. A lifetime could be spent just on the study of trees. As each day goes by there are new varieties of trees being developed, and trees from other countries with similar climate conditions, are being introduced into the United States. However, the varieties most likely to perform best are those that are native to this area. There are many good trees like the Chinese pistache that, at this point in time, is excellent for planting in this area. To complete the Arbor week tree tips I will discuss small to medium size trees, and as always, these suggestions are my opinion — others may have a different viewpoint as to the best trees to plant in this area. Also, I will mention a few “relatively unknown” types of trees you might be interested in planting. Maple trees offer a wide selection of types, and will grow well with good care in most of our soils in the Ponca City area. The maples offer beautiful fall colors and different leaf textures and sizes. As previously mentioned, I would not recommend planting the soft maple variety of silver maple under any circumstance. It is a weak wooded tree and has very poor branch crotches. Some of the most spectacular trees in town during fall are the red maples. October glory and Red Sunset are two varieties that will do well. The hard maple or sugar maple has some beautiful fall colors also, featuring bright gold colors with the red. A native hard maple is called “Caddo” which has a more columnar shape and beautiful fall color. This tree should be planted more than it is in this area. An introduced variety from China is the shantung maple which has proven to be a good performer and I highly recommend planting this nice tree. A maple tree that would be good for small areas is the amur maple. It is a slow grower, but has a nice spreading habit. A nice specimen of this variety may be found in front of the Park and Recreation department on West Hartford. This tree is probably 25 years old. A maple for shade and reddish purple leaf color is the Japanese maple variety. A slow to moderate grower, it can be used close to the house. It is expensive to purchase, but well worth the cost. The best time to purchase the maples for fall color is, of course, in the fall; but some of the standard varieties are sure to perform for you without a personal selection. Trees useful for shade are the redbud, dogwood and the Japanese maples. These trees prefer their trunks in the shade and their limbs in the sun. Look at the redbud out in the country and you will notice it does not like to grow in full sun. The sun will “cook” the stems and trunk when they get older. This is also true of the dogwood tree, but the dogwood will do okay if the trunk is shaded. The standard eastern redbud is what you see in the woods and the Oklahoma variety has darker shiny leaves with a deeper bloom color. The “Forest Pansy” variety has purplish colored leaves, is a great accent tree, but needs some protection from the wind. There are two varieties of white blooming redbuds, “Oklahoma Redbud cv. Alba” and “Texas Whitebud.” Black gum is an unfamiliar tree but is a very nice tree for this area and has a beautiful fall color to complement its nice summer foliage. Another good tree that will get large, is pyramidal, has unusual leaf shape, bright yellow fall color, and should be planted more, is the Ginko or maidenhair tree. A nice medium-sized tree and an elm “look-alike” is the Japanese Zelkova. It has a vase shape growing habit and will take varied soil conditions. One of my favorite trees is the Chinese chestnut, which has a rich dark green color is a good grower. The only bad trait it has is large, prickly seed pods. Overlook those because its attributes outweigh the bad seeding habit. The native Osage orange tree is a good drought tolerant tree, has strong wooded, dark shiny leaves, and is a fast grower if given fertilizer and moisture. The only catch is that you have to purchase the fruitless variety and it might only be available through some of the larger nurseries. There is one I planted at the Cann Gardens, and last year, this tree grew seven feet in one season. A new tree that has shown good growth, pleasing foliage, and white lilac type blooms on the branch tips in early spring is called the Snowbird cherry. It produces no cherries and is hard to find, but ask your local nurseryman to find one for you as I am sure you will like it. The amur cork tree, which gets its name from its rough bark, is a Kentucky coffee tree look-alike, but will grow faster. It is a medium-sized tree that will allow grass to grow under it. It also can be seen at the Cann Gardens where over 80 different trees are growing. Two small trees with red blooms and white blooms are buckeyes. They have beautiful blooms in the spring, but will require some protection from the south winds. There are so many different trees that are available and I could go on and on about them. I hope these Arbor Week Tips has inspired you to take more interest in trees and that more trees will be planted for future generations. Descendants Attend Dean Family ReunionThe family of Mary Dean Thiessen, Westminster Village, is in Ponca City this weekend for a family reunion with headquarters at the Marland Mansion Conference Center. Four generations of descendants of John Gillette and Eva Bice Dean are attending the event. The couple’s remaining children include three daughters, Mrs. Thiessen of Ponca City, Dorothy Dean Heiser of Colorado Springs, Colo., who was unable to attend the reunion, and Jessie Dean Thackrey. Mrs. Thiessen will host a dinner Saturday at the American Legion, and on Sunday Mrs. Thiessen will be honored by family with a belated birthday dinner at the Marland Mansion. According to Mrs. Thiessen, many of the 40 people attending the reunion are touring Ponca City and surrounding area for the first time. Doug Thackrey of Lucerne, Switzerland, was unable to attend the reunion. Those attending are Jessie Dean Thackrey, and Keith, Jeannie, Kit, and Rebecca Thackrey, all of Falls Church, Va.; Janet Daugherty, Jean Olsson and Michael Thackrey of San Diego, Calif.; Scott Daugherty of Boston, Mass.; Beth Daugherty and Kent Thackrey of New York City; Maureen and Erv Lischke of Lorton, Va.; Sue Thackrey of Nashville, Tenn.; David Thackrey of San Francisco, Calif. Also Madelyn, Stephanie and Suzanne Wynne of Boulder, Colo.; Mike, Marti, Terry and Ryan Dean of Fort Collins, Colo.; Jennifer Dean of Loveland, Colo.; Pam and Larry Ace of Morrison, Colo.; Carolyn and Matthew Elerding of Denver, Colo.; Larry and Linda Dean and Catlin Kenagg of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Evelyn Dean of Philadelphia, Penn.; Jean Thackrey of Lakeland, Fla.; Donna Young, and Alvin and Dottie Miller of Quenemo, Kan.; Joyce and Cle Rucker of Pratt, Kan.; and Catherine Dean Goehring of Arkansas City, Kan. Little NewsShane and Amy (Ring) Burdick of Ponca City announce the birth of a son at 4:24 p.m. March 9, 1999, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. Noah Ryan Burdick weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 1/2 inches long. He has a brother, Austin, 2-years-old. Maternal grandparents are David Ring of Ponca City, and Don and Martise Pappan of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Christine Burdick, also of Ponca City. Maternal great-grandparents are Doris Ring, Bob and JoAnne Monger, Jim Pappan, all of Ponca City, and Austin Ring of Branson, Mo. Paternal great-grandparents are Irene Walker of Ponca City, and Alpha Burdick of Hula. RELIGION1st Lutherans Plan Service for Palm Sunday 1st Lutherans Plan Service for Palm SundayThe Palm Sunday service at First Lutheran Church will begin, weather permitting, outside the sanctuary on the parking lot. There the Palm Sunday Gospel will be read. Then the gathered assembly will be led by the choir in a re-enactment of the first Palm Sunday procession. During the procession palm branches will be waved and hymns will be sung. Upon entering the sanctuary the service will center around the rite of confirmation for eleven young people. Those being confirmed are Eugene Allyn III, Mandy Bacher, Marie Brown, Ryan Clark, Cory Correll, Heather Hanson, Ben Johnson, Tim Kana, David Kelle, Linda Mena, and Rebecca Stephen. These confirmands will each read an essay they have prepared summarizing their Christian faith, at the 8:30 a.m. service. During the 11 a.m. service, the rite of confirmation with the laying on of hands, will be performed. A special verse of Scripture will be assigned to each confirmand as their confirmation verse. During the first service the Senior Choir will offer the special anthem “My God, Accept My Heart This Day” for the class. The Cantate Choir will sing the Palm Sunday anthem “Hosanna to the Son” at the second service. The schedule of services during Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship at 7 p.m. The Maundy Thursday service will commemorate the institution of the Lord’s Supper. It will conclude with the stripping of the altar in preparation for the solemn Good Friday service. That service will combine the Beatitudes with scenes of the passion history presented in silhouette form from the chancel. The festival Easter services will be held at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with an Easter breakfast being served in the fellowship hall after the first service. The members of First Lutheran invite anyone to join them for these Holy Week activities. Church BriefsForgiven to Sing Sunday EveningThe Pentecostal Church of Ponca City, 523 South Waverly, invites Ponca Citians to come for a night of praise this coming Sunday. The service will begin at 7 p.m. Singing with Forgiven are Mark Brooke, Lynda Johnson and Kris Johnson. Stan Long takes care of the sound. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the singing. Pioneer Christians Announce Maundy Thursday EventPioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road will observe Maundy Thursday on April 1 at 7 p.m. Minister Bob Weaver will present the program explaining and involving the people about the Passover. A nursery will be provided, and the public is invited to attend. Word of Life Hosting OU QuarterbackEric Moore, OU quarterback, will be at Word of Life Christian Center, 3401 North Union, on Friday night, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. to meet with teens of the community. Eric will share a message that meets teens right where they are, addressing relationships, dating, leadership, and character. Teens are urged to come and experience the new teen room at Word of Life, as well as Eric’s talk, Art Colum invited. For further details call Art at 762-4376 or 765-4439. CWU Board Plans MeetingChurch Women United Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 1999 at St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh, 9:30 a.m. Plans will be made for Church Women United’s 50-year anniversary celebration, according to Audrey Jones, Publicity Office for CWU. First Christians Plan 24-Hour Prayer VigilThe Worship Department of First Christian Church is “sponsoring” the 24-Hour Prayer vigil which will start at noon on March 26 and end at noon on March 27, it was announced this week. The vigil is designed to prepare the church people for the Easter celebration, it was noted, and to allow each to focus on the Lenten season and consider family, friends, colleagues, city, and country. By petitioning God in a common arena for a full 24 hours is designed to bring a heightened awareness of and connection to God. Hymnals, Bibles and meditation materials available in the Chapel for meditation and prayer time. First Baptist Has New EmployeesFirst Baptist Church has added new faces to their personnel ranks recently. Terry Long has begun his ministry as Minister of Missions this past week. He can be reached by calling the church office at 765-4427. As part of the call of a minister of mission, Mrs. Cathy Ferguson, formerly secretary to the Minister of Students has become secretary to the Minister of Missions (Long) — she has been on staff at First Baptist since June 1, 1997. Mrs. Jill Lane has accepted a position as secretary to the Ministry of Students. She formerly worked in the Teen Moms program. ‘Come Let Us Reason Together’The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites folks to share God’s Word with them every week. Sunday Bible classes are set for 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening at 6 p.m., also 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 Channels 5 and 8. “The Lord said to Samuel, ‘Listen to the voice of the people in regard to all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have neglected Me from being King over them.’” I Samuel 8:7. Sometimes God gives us what we ask for although He knows it will not be best for us. No one could excel God as King over Israel. But the people were not satisfied, they envied their neighbors and wanted a human king. Through Samuel, God warned that a human being would make unreasonable demands of them, their children and their fields, and God gave them King Saul who committed every act God warned them of. POP Lutherans Tell Plans for Holy WeekPrince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 Turner Road, will celebrate Sunday of the Passion this Sunday, beginning Holy Week. Special music will be part of the 10 a.m. worship service, it was announced. A Seder meal will be served on Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Reservations need to be made at the church, and everyone is invited to attend. Good Friday services will be held at 7 p.m. Easter Celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with worship, preceded by an Easter breakfast at 9 a.m. at the church. Watch the bulletin for more details. Anyone desiring to participate in these Holy Week activities is encouraged to come. New Mt. Olive Baptists Tell ServicesNew Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk will sponsor a Fellowship Service this Sunday, March 28 with special guest speaker, the Rev. Irwin J. Bob of Progressive Baptist Church in Enid. The service is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School is set for 10:30 a.m. An invitation is extended to everyone who wishes to attend. Holy Week Plans at 1st UMC ToldFirst United Methodist Church is announcing plans for Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday, March 28 with services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Those attending the 8:30 service will enjoy listening to the Angel Choir, Wesley Choir and Wesley Handbells as they share their gifts of praise. During the 11 a.m. service the Carol Choir will sing, and the Wesley Choir and Wesley Handbells are scheduled. On Maundy Thursday, services are set for 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the journey through the sanctuary to the chapel for communion. The pilgrimage is being prepared as a “gift of time” for reflection. The Good Friday service is scheduled for 7 p.m. to focus on the meaning of Christ’s crucifixion, and includes three primary purposes: to proclaim the Word of God, to offer intercessory prayers for the affliction of the world, and to meditate on the cross. Easter Egg Hunt Set at Asbury UMCAll elementary age children will be treated to an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist. Each family is asked to bring a dozen eggs (already cooked) for dyeing. Kids , please bring your Easter baskets and join in the fun! 1st Christian Sets P.M. Celebration Service SundayWhat’s the “Trouble with Success?” How many rock stars hit the top of the chart and then plummet to the bottom — lost in drugs and money? What happens to sports super heroes when they are too old or too hurt to play? What is success? Was Jesus a Super Star on Palm Sunday? The Celebration Worship at First Christian Church will be asking these questions as they are celebrating a big success for Jesus on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Keyboard artists, guitars, and rhythm section will accompany the Celebration Singers and those gathered for lively songs and up-beat praise. The visual, contemporary message of Celebration Worship involves today’s people in worship for today. “Our atmosphere is casual and friendly,” says Kent Dorsey, Senior Minister, “blue jeans are the standard dress. Kids and youth are welcome and everyone enjoys the refreshments and conversation following the hour long music and talks.” First Christian Church is located downtown between Fourth and Fifth streets on Cleveland. Visitors can enter the west doors near the parking lot on Fourth Street. Parents have the option of celebrating with their children as a family or placing them in the care of the nursery staff. Grace Church Announces Plan For Holy WeekGrace Episcopal Church has announced services for Holy Week. The Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector, said the Masses for Holy Week are scheduled so that sometime during the week the time of service will fit into everyone’s schedule. Sunday, March 28 is Palm Sunday, Fr. Armstrong reminded, and the usual 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist are scheduled. Monday, March 29, a 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist will be held and on Tuesday, a 7 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist is scheduled. On Wednesday two services will be held — the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. with Holy Eucharist and Unction. The Thursday, April 1 service of Holy Eucharist will be at 7 p.m. At 9 p.m. the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Prayer Vigil will begin. On Good Friday, April 2, the Stations of the Cross will be held at 12:15 p.m. and a 6 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy and Holy Communion is scheduled. The Holy Saturday Liturgy on April 3 is set for 5:30 p.m. Easter Sunday services of Holy Eucharist will be at the usual Sunday times, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Fr. Armstrong announced. Assisting Fr. Armstrong throughout the week will be the Rev. Steve Mallory and Dr. Jim Thomas with Velma Tapp at the organ and Linda Cowley leading the choir. Anyone wishing to worship is welcome to attend any of these services, Fr. Armstrong pointed out in making the announcement. Assembly of God Youth Participate In Fine Arts Festival in Okla. CityA Fine Arts Festival for Assembly of God Youth was held March 12 and 13 in Oklahoma City. The Festival Coordinator for this year was Pastor Kalyn Brassfield of Ponca City’s First Assembly of God. The Fine Arts Festival is dedicated to help students discover and develop their God-given ministry gifts. The Festival allows students to be creative by making presentations in individual or group categories. Ponca City First Assembly entered nine students in the competition. Competing in the Music Division in the category of Keyboard were Kami Fleck and Brandon Knight, both receiving superior ratings. In the category of Male Vocal Solo was Casey Johnson, who also received a superior rating. Entering the Drama Division in the category of Drama Group were Rae Anna Wiles, Casey Johnson and Rustin Storie — they received a superior rating. In the category of Human Video Solo was Brooke Hines receiving a rating of Superior with Invitation and Most Outstanding 1999 Human Video Solo Award. Competing in the Art Division in the category of Short Story was Erica Wiles receiving a rating of superior with Invitation and Most Outstanding 1999 Short Story Award. In the Visual Arts category Tyler Knight received a rating of Superior. Competing in the Exhibition Division in the category of Sign Language were Amanda Brown receiving a Superior rating and Brooke Hines receiving a Superior with Invitation rating. In the category of Rap was Brandon Knight earning a Superior rating. Over 1500 students participated at state level, those receiving a rating of Superior with Invitation will advance to the national level of competition. The National Fine Arts Festival will be held Aug. 9 through 13 in Orlando. Fla. Forgiven Trio Singing Sunday At FW BaptistThe Ponca City Free Will Baptist Church, located at 1900 East Hubbard Road, will host the Forgiven Trio on “Roll Call Sunday” this weekend, March 28. The trio, consisting of Mark Brook, Linda Johnson and Kris Johnson, will be presenting a 30-minute concert as part of the 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship service. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to come and enjoy this special Sunday service. Roll Call Sunday is an annual event, when Free Will Baptist Churches across the USA make a special effort to push for a great attendance, and to see many people receive Christ, Pastor David L. Bigger explained. Everyone associated with the church is encouraged to personally attend, and also to take advantage of this special “window of opportunity” by inviting friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers to be their guests. Pastor Bigger continued, “One day soon, God is going to call the roll for Heaven, and we all want to answer to our name on that day. We also want to reach out to everyone that we can, before that great final roll call. In John 4:35, Jesus said ... ‘Life up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest’”. National Leader Coming to P.C.Ponca City First Assembly of God is pleased to announce that Hal Donaldson will be guest speaker this Sunday, March 28, in the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Hal is the editor of the Pentecostal Evangel, the official voice of the Assemblies of God and the largest Pentecostal magazine in the world. Hal also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Convoy of Hope, a non-profit ministry that conducts evangelism outreaches across America. Through the Convoy of Hope, thousands of needy families have received groceries and found Jesus Christ. Hal is the author of 17 books, including “One Man’s Compassion” (The Mark Buntain Story), “Treasures in Heaven” (The Huldah Buntain Story), “The Vow, Pleasing God,” “Where is the Lost Ark?”, “Parenting”, and more. His latest book project is “Midnight in the City.” He has walked the streets of the major cities in America, interviewing drug dealers, runaways, prostitutes, gang members, homeless people and more. “Hal Donaldson is a man at the forefront of what God is doing in America. This is a message that will focus your vision for our nation,” says Pastor Tom Greene. The public is invited to attend. Nursery and children’s ministries are provided. EDUCATIONLocal Students Recipients of Tandy Scholarships Local Students Recipients of Tandy ScholarshipsTandy Corporation/RadioShack announces the 1999 Prize Recipients. A total of $350,000 in awards and scholarships is presented to teachers and students who have achieved excellence in the areas of mathematics, science and computer science. This year, 42,000 certificates will be sent to academicians across the nation. Receiving certificates from Po-Hi for Outstanding Math/Science/Computer Science Student School Nominee are James D. Lindsay III and Candace Hanson. Also Cody Golay of Shidler. Students receiving certificates for being in the top two percent of their graduating class are Candace Hanson, Sarah Hodge, James Lindsay III, Joshua Milligan, Paul Paschal, Teresa Purkaple, Kati Salmons and Melissa Whitney. Also Heath Cottle and Cody Golay, Shidler. There are no cash awards in this category. Each nominee may nominate a senior who is outstanding in mathematics, science or computer science. These students receive a certificate recognizing them as a RadioShack/Tandy Scholar. In addition, they were eligible to compete for the one hundred $1,000 scholarships awarded annually. Each certified school also may nominate an outstanding teacher in mathematics, science or computer science to receive a certificate of recognition and be eligible to compete for the one hundred $2,500 cash awards presented annually. The program is funded by Tandy Corporation/RadioShack, administered by Texas Christian University and endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, RadioShack/Tandy Scholars has awarded $3.5 million and 350,000 certificates of academic excellence. The program is open all accredited high schools. Prize recipients were selected by a panel of distinguished educators and approved by the National Advisory Council. Garfield Academy Hosts Kids ConcertChildren in Ponca City will hear their own piano concert on March 30, when Barbara Geary plays for them at Garfield Academy. The 1 p.m. event, sponsored by Garfield Academy and the Oklahoma State Arts Council, is open to the public at no charge. Geary will present short piano masterpieces with special appeal for children. With this “big music for little ears,” there is nothing simplified and no chance for “easy listening”; the audience will be asked to work with the performer. Using stories about composers’ lives and inspirations, explaining what happens in each piece, adding a sprinkle of folk tale or folk song and some foreign languages, Geary will prepare the children for active listening. The concert finale will be a banjo imitation from the time of Abraham Lincoln. Its composer, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, was America’s first musician of international stature. An advocate of “the live performance” for children, Barbara Geary has worked with children for many years. She has performed for children from Maryland to California, including all but two counties in Oklahoma. This is the third grant this year awarded to Garfield Academy by the Oklahoma Arts Council. In November, Garfield Academy hosted dancer Ann Shanks for a two-week residency. Steve McLin conducted workshops with students and performed a concert in February. Barbara Geary has played in Mexico, Canada and Europe, and has been a regular performer in the Festival of Life aboard the Queen Elizabeth II. A Chicagoan, she has taught piano at Indiana University, Ohio University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Oklahoma State University. She has performed with the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra and the Oklahoma Symphony, and she is affiliated with the Oklahoma Arts Council Touring Program. School NewsScholars RecognizedSheralyn Otto, daughter of Sherman and Evelyn Otto, and David Donald, son of Russell and Peggy Donald, have been selected as National Award Winners by the United States Achievement Academy. Both Sheralyn and David were recognized for their studies in the field of English. PTC OfficersMary Rigdon was sworn in as president of the board of Pioneer Technology Center at the March 8 meeting. Other board officers include Larry Buck as vice president and Bill Carmichael as clerk. Nonunion Teachers Association OpensThe Association of Professional Oklahoma Educators held their grand opening March 11 in Norman. APOE is a professional, nonunion organization for educators in Oklahoma which provides membership benefits such as legal assistance, professional liability insurance and professional staff development, and whose emphasis is on placing the children first. Dues are $159 a year. Its office is located at 800 West Rock Creek Road, Norman, Okla. 73070-0565. Summer SchoolPre-enrollment for summer school at Ponca City Senior High is currently taking place. Forms can be picked up in the counselor’s office at Mid High and the main office of Howell Building at high school. Class dates, times, fees and other information are on the forms. Driver Education classes will be held at Po-Hi, science department. Pre-enrollment is mandatory. Pre-enrollment is very important for regular summer school classes, and 18 students must be enrolled in a class (excluding drivers ed) for it to be offered during the summer. Classes with low pre-enrollment may be dropped before enrollment date; consult a school counselor before enrolling in summer school classes. Contact the high school, Mrs. Grimes, Ext. 111, for more information or Peg Jordan, 767-9513. SPORTSNOC WinsHESSTON, Kan. — Northern Oklahoma College’s baseballers swept Hesston Community College, 9-6 and 7-5, Thursday to climb back to .500 on the season at 10-10. The Mavericks are 0-2 in conference play but hope to also even that record when the host Carl Albert in a doubleheader Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. The Mavs are also scheduled to be home Sunday against NEO, also starting at 1 p.m. “We are playing defense extremely well and the hitting is coming along,” NOC coach Terry Ballard said after his Mavericks committed just one error in each game Thursday while banging out a total of 21 hits. “The pitching is doing pretty well,” Ballard added, “but we’re walking too many guys. When you allow six runs on five hits and five runs on six hits, you’re not getting the job done.” NOC jumped Hesston early in the first game, scoring four runs in the first inning and three in the second. But they had trouble putting the Kansans away. “The game should have been over after five innings,” Ballard said. “We were one strike out away from winning it 9-1 (on run-rule) in the fifth. But they came back with three runs in the bottom of the fifth.” Hesston also scored single runs in the sixth and seventh innings but the Mavericks held on to win. Ponca City freshman Daniel Denny got the win for the Mavericks, scattering four hits in five and one-third innings. He walked five and gave up four runs, three earned. Tonkawa’s Jeff Styron came on in relief in the sixth and sophomore Jason Rector, of Tecumseh, finished up for the save. The Mavericks had to come from behind to win the second game, trailing 5-2 after four innings. But the Mavericks exploded for three runs in the fifth to tie the score and then scored single runs in the sixth and seventh to pull out the win. Yale sophomore Josh Robinson started on the mound for NOC but lasted just three and two-thirds inning, Jeff Fricouf, a sophomore from Braman, relieved and shut down Hesston the rest of the way, allowing just two hits. Ponca City first baseman Jason Ross continued his batting surge for the Mavericks. He was 3-for-6 in the twinbill with a triple, double and single for two runs batted in. Catcher T. Isaacs, was 3-for-5 with two doubles. He scored twice and had one RBI. The Mavericks’ RBI leader at this point is Rector who brought in five runs on Thursday. He had a base clearing triple along with a pair of doubles.
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