From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, April
18, 1997
LOCAL
DHS Agrees To Keep Location in Newkirk
Nearly News
Task Force Working To Fund Economic Development Project
Noon Lions Fill Out Roster of Leaders
E911 Officers Provide Key Link for Help
District Court
DEATHS
Thomas Arthur Cox Jr.
Jimmy Ray Hinman
Adrianna Lauryn Morehead
Louis Raymond Greer
Funerals
Juanita Alvina Rutter
NEWS BRIEFS
RELIGION
Home Missionary To Speak Sunday At First Assembly of God 6 p.m. Service
Sister Genevieve Reported Better
Church Briefs
New ETB Praise Band Will Lead in Worship April 25
Second Baptists Welcome Weatherfords in Concert
March for Jesus Training Session Set for April 26
EDUCATION
Ponca Mid-High Chorus Students Perform at District Contest
Honorable Mentions
LIFESTYLES
Jerry Cathey Speaker For AAUW Meet
Lutheran Group Elects Officers
Little News
Party Honors Julie Wooter
SPORTS
Po-Hi Hosts Tennis Invite
Golfers Shoot Lower
Cats Pop Pioneers; Hughes Is Now 8-0
Sports Notes
Po-Hi JV Baseball Tourney Continues
By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - The Department of Human Services has agreed to stay in Newkirk after removal of asbestos - which is forcing a temporary move to Blackwell - is completed, the county commissioners said.
In a letter to the commissioners, the state DHS office accepted the county's proposal to split the estimated $20,000 cost of removing the asbestos from the office building at the southern edge of Newkirk.
Because of the problems, DHS was to vacate the building at the close of business today, and the office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday as employees move to the temporary location at 201 East Blackwell in Blackwell. The temporary office will be opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
County DHS administrator Carlan Kindred said phone numbers, including the toll-free number, will stay the same, and Blackwell residents will have a new local number.
The department's decision to return to Newkirk after the cleanup was a relief to the Kay County commissioners who learned last month of DHS's search for another building. Besides the discovery of asbestos in the ceilings during a remodeling effort, the department had complained it was running out of space to operate.
A state statute says the office should be located in the county seat if a building is available, although most DHS clients and employees live out of town and must commute.
Because of the greater client base, the DHS office reportedly is now looking for a satellite office in Ponca City.
County Commissioner Wayne Leven said the county's current lease agreement with the department offers a rental rate of $1,400 per month. The county pays for custodial service, and will provide the same service for the temporary building in Blackwell.
While DHS is away from the Newkirk office, Leven said the county will also recarpet, retile and repaint the interior of the building after the asbestos removal.
To provide additional space, the commissioners have submitted to DHS another proposal with three options. The county has offered to either increase the office and parking space at the existing building in Newkirk, build a new building in Newkirk, or buy a satellite building in Ponca City for the department, Leven said.
He said any of the three options would not only be good for DHS but a smart move for the county.
"We have to look into the future for office space," Leven said.
During the temporary relocation of the DHS office, clients can still call either 1-800-493-7982 or 1-405-362-2426, and Blackwell residents will have a new local number, 363-2586.
For emergencies, clients can call the local police and leave a name and number to return the call, or they can call the Adult Protective Services and Child Welfare Hotline, 1-800-522-3511.
Nearly News has just been informed that Robert O. Greer's author tour to Oklahoma has been canceled, and he will not be appearing for a book signing as planned on Saturday at Brace Books and More. Greer is author of recently released "the Devil's Red Nickel" and the earlier best seller, "The Devil's Hatband," Both books are about a savvy African American bail bondsman and investigator named C.J. Floyd. Jean Brace said the store hopes to have Greer in the store for autographing at a later date.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
A task force for seeking $2 million to finance the location of a second Sykes Center here was instructed to keep working on the funding for the project during the Economic Development Foundation meeting Wednesday.
The action to receive the report and for the task force to meet again came after a lengthy discussion on possibility funding for the deal that would bring in a projected 500 jobs.
In attendance was Gerald Hall of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC), who told about pursuing funding possibilities of assistance from a Section 108 Community Development Block Grant funds from Housing and Urban Department at the federal level. This would go to the City of Ponca City enforced or guaranteed by the state.
Another possibility explored by ODOC is with Terry Heilig of the Zaremba Corp., which can "build to suit," under the Quality Buildings program. This project is a little different as it would be building for an existing industry instead of a "spec" building to attract new industry. In this case it would be constructing the second call center for Sykes. The program can defer payments for two years and can use a dedicated sales tax as payment, Heilig said.
Main problem with this possibility is the stipulation of a lien on the building. This is also a condition by the HUD program. Sykes requires ownership of the building same as the first call center here. Normally Heilig said a strong secondary pledge is sought. Both Hall and Heilig suggested going ahead with making preapplications to get some kind of answer.
Among the other avenues being looked at by the task force is the prospect of raising a $1 million in private funds and the City of Ponca City loaning the matching million based on the last two years of the half-cent incentive sales tax income stream that is due to end in 2004.
City Manager Gary Martin said the Commissioners had been advised by bond council Allan Brooks, who is a known conservative, that this not be done. Apparently this is because the income stream could diminish. Clement Collogan, a member of the EDF Board, reminded the Board that Brooks had also been against the Thorn Apple Valley financing proposal. Martin said he was willing to call Brooks for more consultation. The current projected amount that would be accessible in seven years is $2.7 or $2.8 million.
Other possible sources for partial funding included AT&T, OMPA, and Kay Electric Coop.
If none of these avenues pan out, the alternative appears to be to raise the money privately as did Hays, Kan. "We're really dying here and need to raise $2 million to bring in 500 jobs," EDF board member Tom Quillin commented.
Apparently negotiations will continue with Sykes. Don Wood, EDF consultant, talked about the Quality Jobs bill and that other states do not have that capability and this might be helpful for Sykes.
Also it might be possible that Sykes does not have to take title of the building until in the future, as one EDF board member said..
By Max Stokesberry
News Staff Writer
The Noon Lions held their annual election last week, filling out their roster of leaders for the year beginning July 1. Automatically moving up along the chain of command are Dr. Vic Andrews, who will be the new president, and Johnnie Hollingsworth, first vice president.
In the day's voting, Bill Thomason and Derrin Hiatt were elected second and third vice presidents; Norman Brown, secretary; Gary Hughes, reelected treasurer, and Eldon Felix, reelected lion tamer. Dick Balfanz and Sam Sheehan will be the tail twisters, with outgoing president Martin Smith as alternate.
Brice Chism and Connie McAbee are new directors. Holdover directors are Jack Shilling and Gerald Nield. Earl Ball was elected membership director.
Personnel from the Ponca City Police Department provided the program. Speaking about the Citizens Police Academy were Patrol Division Capt. Clayton Johnson, Detective Sgt. Richard Brown and Dale Henshaw, patrolman.
The academy has just completed its second 36-hour learning program. Applications for the third class, which begins next January, are now being received. The 1997 group was graduated Thursday.
Through lectures and hands-on training, those in the school learn about patrol tactics, investigating methods and many other aspects of police work. The speakers were introduced by Bill McCann, Lions program chairman for April.
McCann's first guest of the month was Donald L. Cooper, M.D., director of athletic medicine and team physician at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Cooper's topic was "The Importance of Laughter," and many of his remarks cited instances where the ability to laugh apparently played a major role in the recovery of patients in life-threatening situations.
The speaker seems to practice what he preaches when he prescribes laughter as "good medicine." He kept his audience in good humor with his jokes apparently taken from a large repertory.
A sense of humor, the ability to laugh at one's self, is a valuable thing, and a smile, even a forced one, makes a person feel better and look better. In a foreign country, where you don't know the language, a smile will usually help you along. Nine out of 10 people will smile back, he said.
Cooper, who has been at OSU for 37 years, has traveled in several countries of the world. He visited Washington, D.C., on a regular basis while serving for 12 years on the President's Council on Physical Fitness. He said he is thankful to Sen. Don Nickles of Ponca City for getting him appointed to the council for Ronald Reagan's two terms and George Bush's one term as President.
Ponca City public safety telecommunicators are more than a calm reassuring voice at the end of the E911 phone line. These men and women often make the difference between life and death for a person in need.
Mayor Marilyn Andrews encourages residents to observe this week in recognition of emergency dispatchers who help to protect citizens' health and security. These knowledgeable and highly trained individuals work closely with law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services to provide smooth communications and the operations for emergency services within Ponca City.
They gather essential information and dispatch the appropriate assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Furthermore, officers monitor 1,633 burglar alarms and 88 fire/smoke alarms.
In 1996, telecommunication officers received 38,870 total calls. Peak period for calls were 9 a.m. and between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The largest percentage of calls were received on Fridays and Mondays. In addition, the months of May through September recorded the largest amount of calls.
E911 was originally installed in 1988.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
James Charles Miller, 48, and Dorothy Alberta Schumacher, 39, both of Ponca City.
Patrick O'Donnell, 28, and Kristy Kaye Hibbs, 23, both of Arkansas City.
Larry Gene White, 60, and Betty Annette Smith, 49, both of Newkirk.
Scott Harlan Overman, 23, and Michelle Marie Flink, 22, both of Ponca City.
Anthony John Girgenti, 18, and Christina Lynne Freed, 16, both of Haysville, Kan.
Beverage Licenses
Craig Weaver, dba Chocolate City #2.
Ponca City
Divorces Filed
David Heidlage vs. Polly Heidlage.
Julia A. Hindes vs. Charles L. Hindes.
Rex Morgan Purdy vs. Brenda Sue Purdy.
Vincent L. Walker vs. Suzannah A. Walker.
Delton J. Woods vs. Gidget R. Woods.
Kathleen Renee Norton vs. Douglas Craig Norton.
Alan Lorence Leffew vs. Christine Renae' Leffew.
Jamie Lynn Pameticky vs. David Wayne Pameticky.
Divorces Granted
Sherri L. Grimes vs. Michael Brian Grimes.
Civil Proceedings
Christy Scott vs. Modern Supply Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Tim Mowdy vs. Rebecca Barksdale; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Mike Hatfield, et al., vs. Sequoyah Investments, Inc., aka Shawn Manor
Nursing Home; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
DEATHS
FAIRFAX - Thomas Arthur Cox Jr., lifelong resident of Fairfax, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at the American Transitional Hospital in Tulsa, after an extensive illness. He was 58.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairfax. Burial will be in the Grey Horse Cemetery near Fairfax under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home.
Thomas Arthur Cox Jr., was born in the Fairfax area on Jan. 20, 1938, to Thomas A. and Juanita Cox Sr. He attended schools in the area and served in the U.S. Marines.
Honored as a spiritual leader, Cox served in the capacity of Roadman in the Osage Native American Church. He established the Doga Camp Altar in 1980. A Certified Substance Abuse counselor and supervisor, Cox had conducted summer Youth Workshops for 18 years and was recognized as an elder in many of the participating tribes. He served the Native American people throughout North Central Oklahoma and established numerous extended family relationships with the various tribal entities.
Cox had been honored in the Osage "I Lon Ska" by serving as a tail dancer for the Grey Horse District for more than 10 years. He had participated in the Osage Traditional Ceremony since 1952. He had also worked with the Marine Corps League in the surrounding communities for the past 10 years.
Survivors include his wife, Carole Cox and children Kaylyn and Alexis, all of the home; children, Thomas A. Cox III, Tom Cox, Boa Cox, Lori Blackettle, Robert Vaugh, and Patty Taylor, all of Tulsa, Mark Cox of Fairfax, Teressa Cox of Omaha, Neb., Cherly Stephens of Arkansas, and Stephen Taylor of Bartlesville; one brother, J. Leonard Cox of Stroud; numerous grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
BLACKWELL - Jimmy Ray Hinman, Blackwell resident, died early Thursday morning, April 17, 1997, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital in Blackwell. He was 62.
The funeral will be held graveside at 10 a.m. Monday in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery, with John Newland, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Jimmy Ray Hinman was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Blackwell, the son of James O. and Ruth Valentine (Curry) Hinman. He grew up and attended schools in Blackwell.
He was married to Nancy Newland in Newkirk on Oct. 10, 1951 and the couple made their home in Blackwell. Hinman was employed as a truck driver for Turvey Packing Plant. He later drove for J&B Tank Truck in Blackwell and for M&P Transport in Arkansas City, Kan. Hinman retired in May 1995, due to ill health. He was a member of AARP and his hobbies included hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hinman of Blackwell; one daughter, Tammy S. Bufford of Blackwell; one son, Jimmy D. Hinman of Blackwell; two sisters, Marceen Garrison of Schulter, Okla., and Margarete McConnell of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Joe Hinman; one grandson; his parents; four sisters, Edith, Hazel, Nellie and Florence; and seven brothers, Jude, Dale, Fred, John J., Marshall, Paul and Robert Hinman.
BLACKWELL - Adrianna Lauryn Morehead, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at her home in Blackwell. She was 2 years of age.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Blackwell Church of Christ with Kendall Fox as officiant. Burial will be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home. The casket will remain closed at all times.
Adrianna was born June 2, 1994, in Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City and had resided in Blackwell since her birth.
Survivors include her mother, Joanna Morehead of Blackwell; grandparents, Jenny and Max DeWitt of Blackwell, Gary and Pattie Morehead of Denver, Colo., and Kim and J.D. Davis of Oklahoma City; great-grandparents, Joe and Barbara Shoemaker of Blackwell, and Don and Doris DeWitt of Braman; great grandmother, Joy Morehead of Denver, Colo; great-great-grandmothers, Gladys Shoemaker and Gertrude Yadon, both of Blackwell; and several aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, John Morehead; great-great grandparents, Tommy and Clara Cobb; and great-great-grandfathers, Orville Shoemaker and Joe Yadon.
Memorial contributions in Adrianna's name may be made to the Adrianna Morehead Memorial, c/o Boatman's Bank, Blackwell, OK 74631.
WISTER - Louis Raymond Greer, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday, April 17, 1997 at Heavener. He was 70.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Ponca City with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home, Poteau.
Louis Raymond Greer was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Alva. He was a self-employed floor covering craftsman and had lived in Ponca City, Stillwater, and Tulsa.
Survivors include one son, Michael L. Greer of Wister; one daughter, Debra K. Greer of Ponca City; two sisters, June Ernhart of Marshall and Gloria Crosswait of Ponca City; and three brothers, Owen Greer of Ponca City, Bernard Greer of Carney, Mich., and Otto Greer of Rantoul, Ill.
Monday
Juanita Alvina Rutter - Funeral at 10 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran
Church in Okarche. Burial will be in the Morrison (Okla.) Cemetery under
the direction of Sanders Funeral Home, Kingfisher.
NEWS BRIEFS
Old Eyeglasses Needed - The Ponca City Noon Lions Club needs your old prescription glasses and sunglasses to recycle for needy children and adults in developing countries and Mexico. Please look through your shelves and closets and gather up your old prescription glasses and take them to church on Sunday or to any bank, or Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Buy for Less, United Supermarket, American Red Cross office, Ponca City Library, or Miller Market. Watch for bags labeled "Recycle for Sight."
Daylily Sale - The Northern Oklahoma Daylily Society will hold a plant sale at the Cann Memorial Garden area Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information about the group or the fund raiser contact Lillian Williams, 762-3796 or Carol Goldsberry, 765-2390.
Mediterranean Deployment - Navy Petty Officer Third Class Keith R. Rogers, a 1987 graduate of Ponca City High School, is halfway through a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea with Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA 37) embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Rogers' squadron departed its home base, Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Fla., as part of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group. So far during the deployment, Rogers has visited France, Israel, Italy, Spain and Turkey. He joined the Navy in 1990.
Infantry Sergeant Retires - Army Master Sgt. Gerald W. Stites has retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of military service. He was decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal at the retirement ceremony. The medal is awarded for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement in service. Before retiring, Stites was an infantry supervisor at Fort Irwin, Barstow, Calif. A graduate of West Junior High School, Stites is the son of Willie and Joyce Stites of Ponca City.
Deployed to Western Pacific - Navy Airman Gordon L. Matzinger, son of Danny and Brenda Stolhand of 1709 Potomac, participated in Exercise Tandem Thrust off the coast of Australia while assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, while on a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf. Matzinger was one of more than 28,000 U.S. and Australian sailors, soldiers, airmen and marines participating in the combined exercise between Australia and the United States. He is a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School.
Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 1200 block of East Highland Avenue at 8:06 a.m. Thursday. No injuries were disclosed.
Stolen - A resident in the 900 block of North Fourth Street went to the Ponca City Police Department at 9 a.m. Thursday to advise an officer that an air compressor had been stolen.
Money Missing - An employee at J.W. Cobb, 3200 North Fourteenth Street, notified the Ponca City Police Department at 10:58 a.m. Thursday that money was stolen from the business.
Collision - A non-injury accident occurred in the 700 block of South Tenth Street at 12:27 p.m. Thursday, according to the report of a Ponca City police officer.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 33-year-old man at 11:45 p.m. Thursday in the 1400 block of West Grand Avenue for actual physical control.
Under the Influence - A 21-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer in the 700 block of North First Street at 2:17 a.m. Friday for driving under the influence and defective equipment. The officer also arrested a 21-year-old man for public intoxication.
Burglary - A resident in the 500 block of East Walnut Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 3:49 a.m. Friday that upon arrival the door was open and the TV and VCR were missing. Two officers responded and a report was taken.
Treasure Hunt - Lake Ponca clean-up will begin at Shelter House
No. 1 Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food and drinks will be supplied for
volunteers. Furthermore, Ponca Iron and Metal, the Ponca City Recycling
Center and Sun 'n' Fun will be holding a treasure hunt where aluminum cans
worth money and prizes will be "carelessly disposed" in the area
for volunteers to find during cleanup efforts. Volunteers are welcome.
RELIGION
The Rev. Dan Taylor, nationally appointed Assemblies of God Home Missionary, will speak in the 6 p.m. service at First Assembly of God on Sunday, April 20, according to an announcement made this week by the Rev. Bracy Hill, pastor.
The Rev. Mr. Taylor is currently the pastor of Hope for the City Assembly of God in Chicago, and he and his wife, Jan are currently ministering in the "Wentworth District," in Chicago, which includes the Robert Taylor Homes public housing project. There are approximately 12,000 residents in this housing project all of which are African-American. According to the 1990 census, the "adult" population consisted of approximately 85 percent females and only 15 percent males. The employment rate is 4.3 percent, leaving an astounding 95.7 percent unemployed and dependent on government assistance. This community has been labeled "the most poverty-stricken community in the nation."
Besides the poverty, the number one problem facing this community is gangs. This is the headquarters for the largest gang in the nation. This primary gang problem is the root of several others - 60 to 70 percent High School drop-out rate; highest violent crime rate in the city of Chicago; prevalent drug abuse (and the child abuse and neglect it causes); hopelessness.
"We believe that a person must be ministered to spiritually before the other aspects of their life can be properly addressed." Taylor points out. The real person is spirit and that spirit must receive the breath of life from God and come into relationship with Him before that person can even know why he exists and what purpose and direction he has in life," the Rev. Mr. Taylor said. We have found that addressing the "spirit" alone is not enough. It is our goal to then do whatever it takes to help the person become a functional, self-sufficient, productive citizen, able to help others. The areas of the physical, economical, social and educational must also be addressed on the foundation of a new life in Christ. This is a wholistic approach - ministering to an individual (child, teen or adult) in every aspect, every phase, of their life in order to "rebuild' their life and subsequently, their community.
The Rev. Mr. Taylor was born into a "poor" Kansas family, along with seven brothers and sisters. His father was an alcoholic, and very abusive, but his mother loved the Lord and did her best with the children. She died of cancer when Dan was only seven, and his dad died six months later. He was raised by step-parents, separated from his siblings. As a young man, finally out on his own, he led a life filled with drugs and alcohol, turning his back on the God his mother loved so deeply. Reaching a stage of hopelessness, he contemplated suicide, but God had other plans for this young man. An older sister literally prayed Dan into the kingdom, and he was radically saved at age 19, never to return to that life of hopelessness.
Dan attended a one-year Bible College and graduated with honors in 1982. Shortly thereafter he went to Chicago to work as a Youth Pastor at Evangel Assembly of God on the northwest side of Chicago. While serving there, God placed a burden and call on his life to minister to kids in the inner-city, especially those living in impoverished public housing projects. From 1987 to 1990 he ministered at the Cabrini Green Housing Project.
The Rev. Mr. Taylor and his wife, Jan have three young children - Joshua, Jennifer and Josiah.
Pastor Hill says "The public is cordially invited to attend this service," Child care will be provided for children four years of age and under.
Ponca Citians who remember Sister Genevieve Ryskiewicz, who was in food service here with the Felician Sisters, will be interested to note word from her indicates she is undergoing chemo treatments for cancer and will be finished with them in May.
Ponca Citian Donna Evans, who has kept in touch with Sister Genevieve since she left Ponca City, reports that, as of right now, blood tests show no cancer cells, and Sister is back in action and even danced at their recent fund raiser.
Now in her late 70's, Sister Genevieve is head of St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho - the pantry run by a group of Catholic nuns called the Felician sisters and an army of volunteers. It was her idea to start the pantry seven years ago, after she moved there from Oklahoma, and named it after a Franciscan brother who begged for food for the poor in Italy during the late 1500s.
At the onset of her cancer, Ryskiewicz was forced to limit her time at the pantry because chemotherapy treatments had weakened her body. But through the pain, she maintained her positive attitude.
The colon cancer required emergency surgery back in October, 1996, and following surgery last rites were administered because of the severity of her case, but Sister turned to God, prayed to "get back on track to continue her work", and is now able to get back into action.
She was named Rio Rancho's Woman of the Year in 1994, and described as "One of the most unselfish people I've ever met," by a volunteer who took her place while she was "out of commission."
Sister Ryskiewicz ran away from home more than 50 years ago to join a Chicago convent because "I felt this calling that I should be a nun."
Sister danced at the St. Felix Pantry Ball in January of this year, the Pantry's annual Polish dinner fund-raiser, and is now back to work, doing what she likes best to do - working with the poor. As one of her co-workers said, "She's one of those dynamos who won't stop. She's a real nun - everybody is OK to her. She's a very well-loved person in the community."
First Baptist Women's Ministry Sets Spring Event
The First Baptist Church Women's Ministry has scheduled "A Day With Dodee" on Saturday, April 26 from 9:30 to 3:30 in the Assembly Center. Cost is $5 for the day with Continental Breakfast and Lunch, also nursery provided by reservation.
Dodee King is a member of First Baptist and has been for 24 years. She
will be the guest speaker, sharing her Christian faith - some laughs and
lots of praise and worship.
Keynotes to Present Home Concert at Southwestern
Keynotes, the contemporary Christian singing group from Southwestern College, will present a home concert Tuesday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Messenger Recital Hall on the Southwestern campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
Under the direction of Tim Shook, assistant professor of music and coordinator of special musical groups, and Martin Rude, director of campus life, the mixed ensemble is made up of students from a variety of majors and geographical backgrounds,. In spite of their diversity, the group has one common goal - to build the experience of faith sharing through music, and in concerts to be able to express and celebrate this faith.
Their repertoire includes pieces by well-known Christian artist Michael
W. Smith, plus traditional spirituals, and original arrangements by Keynote
members.
Grace Church Rummage Sale Under Way
The semi-annual rummage sale, operated by Grace Episcopal Church is under way today from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon.
The sale is being held in the Parish Hall, located on Thirteenth and
Grand. Folks are welcome to stop by, park in the west parking lot, and shop
at leisure.
New Mt. Olive Baptists Set Women's Day Services
New Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Newkirk is planning Women's Day Services, beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m. and ending with services on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.
Friday's guest speaker will be Marilyn Hill of St. Mark United Methodist in Wichita. On Saturday Mrs. Leon Davis of Sweethome Baptist in Fairfax will be leader, and on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Ms. Shirley Cotton of Hugo will lead and at 3 p.m. Evangelist Shirley Briscoe, Warren Street United Methodist in Warrensburg, Miss. will be the speaker.
The public is welcome to attend.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Tell Plans
The youth of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be organizing a carnival for May 10. The exact location and time will be announced at a later date.
There will be a woman's retreat in Branson on April 25, 26 and 27, and there is still space for a couple more to sign up. If interested in going, contact Tamie Barnes at 762-9401.
This Sunday will be the last Sunday to order POP T-shirts advertising the church, and a nice touch for the Octoberfest booth this year, it was noted.
Prince of Peace wishes the following folks "happy birthday"
this next week - Leon Harman and Glenda Hall.
St. John Baptists Plan Appreciation for Pastor
St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh, will be holding their Third Appreciation Service Sunday, in honor of the Rev. Robert and Lois Palmer. The Rev. Floyd Coburn will be preaching the morning sermon.
The afternoon service ice will begin at 3:30 p.m. and the Rev. L.K. Johnson, pastor of the Cherryville Baptist Church in Boynton, Okla. will be the guest preacher.
Everyone is invited to come and help St. John Baptists celebrate this
special occasion.
New Single Adult Class at St. Luke's
A new Sunday School class has been started at St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene for adult singles.
The name of the class is the "Whole Notes," and will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings in room 204 at the church with Lori White as teacher.
The class will be studying "Spiritual Zest, Finding It and Keeping It." All singles are welcome to attend.
St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, located at 1715 East Prospect, is
on a new worship schedule. For more information call 762-2095.
First Christian Names Task Group Leaders
The four Task Groups that will focus on the objectives and action plans from the All Church Planning Retreat are being formed at First Christian Church, and the individuals who will provide leadership have been named, it was announced this week.
Bill Corbin will lead the Member and Community Survey for current member education and spiritual needs, community needs and member gifts/talents. Gerald Nield will lead the Building and Facilities Group to develop options, evaluate costs and benefits, and make recommendations for First Christian's facilities. John Bohannon and Dick Stone will lead the Leadership and Change Group to develop and implement a plan for small group leadership and teaching. Janey Gill and Charles Thompson will lead the Music and Contemporary Worship Evaluation Group.
These leaders have met with Kathleen Logan, Associate Regional Minister,
for a workshop on team building, consensus-building and communication skills
for leaders, it was reported by the Rev. Kent Dorsey, pastor.
Fr. Hampsch In Fairfax April 26
Fr. John H. Hampsch, CFM, internationally known speaker, will be in Fairfax on April 26 at the Sacred Heart Parish, Eighth and Ash. Widely traveled in 51 countries and all 50 states, Fr. Hampsch calls himself an itinerant-preacher-teacher. He is a great and humorous lecturer with his own national TV program "Send Forth Your Spirit" from Los Angeles, Calif.
Doors will open in Fairfax at 8 a.m. and seating is limited. It is advised you be early to register. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted for the Claritian Ministry. The Catholic Mass will conclude the day at 5:30 p.m.
Fr. Hampsch's more scholarly works have been published in professional Journals of Psychiatry and he has been psychological consultant to the National Broadcasting Company. He is also a member of the Association of Christian Therapists and formerly director of suicide prevention programs in Texas and California.
Fr. Hampsch is providing this area with a rare opportunity to hear one of the most effective programs of his diverse series, "Healing of Memories". His lecture will help persons deal with painful experiences of all kinds, from something as simple as losing a pet, to being abused by parents or spouse. We all have painful memories that have effects on our behavior. It is amazing how often we have shoved them into the background as not worthy of "dealing with" yet they are sores in our soul that need healing, Fr. Hampsch points out.
The ETB (Everything That Breathes) Praise Band will be leading the Christian community in a joyful time of praise and worship at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium Friday night April 25, at 7 p.m. This unprecedented event is being sponsored by KLVV 88.7 Christian Radio and several local churches.
The ETB Praise Band, who's name originates from Psalms 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord" - is an extremely unique band in that its members are from several local churches in the Ponca City area. Their goal is not to further their individual ministries but rather to bring a renewed sense of unity to area local churches through the music of praise and worship. Each individual member of the group comes from a strong background of music and ministry in the local area and is excited about this opportunity to have a part in bringing the local churches together at this level.
Deb Herron, a member of the group, who has pastored with her husband, Blaine for five and a half years at the local Foursquare Church, and who has worked for three years as the Choir Director for March For Jesus, was quoted as saying, "I have a true love to praise and worship the Lord Jesus through song and a desire to lead and watch people enter into worship and experience the love of Jesus for themselves." This cuts to the heart of what ETB is all about, Dale Henshaw, band leader, points out - "To provide a unified Christian arena where believers from all denominations and churches can come together to sing songs of praise to God."
The group's drummer, Cass Midgley, worship leader at Christ's Church in Newkirk, also comes from a strong history of Christian music. In addition to recording three custom albums of his own music, he has played the drums for over 22 years. He recently relocated back in Ponca City after having worked as a studio drummer in Nashville, and traveled with several bands from that area. He has written numerous songs over the past 15 years, including "The Victim" which was recorded by Word recording artists, The Accapello Vocal Band. When asked about this evening of praise at Hutchins Memorial, Cass said, "God brings a wholeness to the believer as he worships the Lord - a wholeness that meets the individual Christian's personal needs. This praise event will be just that, an avenue to bring wholeness to the body of Christ in Ponca."
Henshaw said "This will be a historic day in Ponca City, a day when Christians from all churches come together as one voice to sing praises to God." He went on to say, "This evening of worship will be like none other ever seen in Ponca City."
Ponca Citians are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend this evening of song - April 25, 7:30 p.m. at Hutchins Memorial - all seats are free. For further information, contact KLVV 88.7 Christian Radio at 767-1400.
The legendary Weatherfords will be in concert at the Second Baptist Church on April 20 at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Paul Graham announced this week. For over 50 years the Weatherfords have won a place in the hearts of Gospel Music lovers everywhere.
For several years, during the 50's and 60's, the Weatherfords were associated with the "Cathedral of Tomorrow" in Akron, Ohio, with Pastor Rex Humbard. They traveled during the week but always returned for Sunday services where they sang for the thousands of people who watched the TV program originating from the Cathedral.
The Weatherfords appear regularly on the popular Bill Gaither TV and Video series. They were presented the Life Time Achievement Award from the Great Plains Gospel Music Association. They were also presented the Living Legend Award by the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion. Lily Weatherford was the Female Entertainer of the Year, 1993 and 1994. The present group was presented Favorite Mixed Group Award in 1993. Lily and Steve Weatherford have received many other awards.
After Earl's death in 1991, Steve and Lily along with baritone singer and pianist, Kenny Payne, continued the tradition of the Weatherfords, bringing the ministry of Christ to thousands through their special blend of music.
The Weatherford concert will be Sunday morning, April 20, at 10:30 in the auditorium of the Second Baptist Church. A nursery will be provided. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken.
"We hope you can attend this feast of music," Pastor Graham invited.
It's time to start learning the music for the Ponca City March for Jesus, it was announced this week.
The next training session will be on April 26, at the First Church of God, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Following the training session, the group will be going on a neighborhood march. For more information on the training sessions, listen to KLVV, 88.7 the Love Station.
Theme for this year's March is bringing down the generational walls. With this theme Ponca City March organizers are working with all ages to get them working together to take the whole gospel to the whole world, March organizers pointed out.
Because the March is focused on Jesus, with no competing agenda, believers of all races, ages, and denominations are able to come together. All churches are encouraged to bring banners that lift up the name of Jesus.
March for Jesus T-shirts, song books, music on cassette tape or CD, and flags are available at the Master's Touch Christian Bookstore, through church coordinators, or by calling Sandy Chandler at 762-9760. Items will also be available on-site the day of the March, May 17.
To volunteer or for more information, call Jeanette Sroufe at 765-4982
or Marci Broam at 765-5299.
EDUCATION
The 8th and 9th grade girls large SSA Chorus from Ponca City Mid-High School, under the direction of Mrs. Carol Green, recently received a "I" or superior rating in performance and an "I" in sight reading at the OSSAA Vocal District Music Contest held at NOC in Tonkawa. The chorus performed "Joyfully Sing" and "Let Their Be Music."
The following 8th grade ensembles also received a Superior rating in performance: White Ensemble performing "Aura Lee" (Karrie Hraban, Summer White, Elizabeth Milligan, Jacque Revels, Krissy Colbath, Jamie Durham, Jacque Salmons, Kristen Young, Rachel Gilliland, Dusty Howery, Becky McReynolds, and Megan Clark); Potter Ensemble performing "Seek and You Will Find" (April Allen, Danielle Bridges, Tracina Jones, Mindy Gray, Erika Wiles, Sharon Lindsary, Alyssa Drumm, Kate Connelly, Amber Stolhand, Rachel Maxon, Megan Potter and Jenni Peck); Corbin Ensemble performing "Over the Sea to Skye" (Megan King, Christin Kirchenbauer, Amory Clark, Jennifer Daine, Jeanne Erickson, Karie Corbin, Emily Luebecke, Heather Brown, Jennifer Long, Rachel Maxon, Natashia Copple, and Hillary Robinson); Thomas Ensemble performing "Sing Joyful Praise" (Sharon Lindsay, Jacque Salmons, Tracina Jones, Dusty Howery, Emily Luebecke, Jennifer Long, Elard Thomas, Alex Kincaid, Matt Helms, Mitch Bradley, and Nick Ley); Jones Ensemble performing "All Through The Night" (Tracina Jones, Alyssa Drumm, Rachel Maxon, Elizabeth Milligan, Sharon Lindsay, Micah Thompson, Jenni Peck, Jacque Salmons, Dusty Howery, and Emily Luebecke); and an 8th and 9th grade boys ensemble including Todd Stewart, Barry Geheb, Eric Chambray, Sean Love, Tom McDaniel, Chris Adams, Elard Thomas, Matt Helms, Nick Ley, Alex Kincaid, Mitch Bradley, and Jacob Roby.
The 8th grade vocal soloists receiving a Superior rating were: Dusty Howery, Jacque Salmons, Elizabeth Milligan, and Becky McReynolds. The duet of Jacque Salmons and Sharon Lindsay also received a Superior rating.
The 9th grade ensembles receiving a Superior rating were the Knedler ensemble singing "All The Pretty Little Horses" by Melody Knedler, Kambra Nance, Jessica Rhoads, Anna K. Heagy, Alicia Sensintaffar, Alana Smith, Claire Winterrowd, Krista Barnett, Heather Trice and Jancy Brewer; the Adams ensemble singing "Praise the Lord" by Carissa Calvert, Shawna Rolland, Laura Chaney, Ashley Luis, Beth Berry, Kristl Richardson, Ashley Van Hoesen, Lindsay Woolever, Sean Love, Chris Adams, Todd Stewart and Barry Geheb; and the Wayman ensemble singing "I Know Where I'm Going" by Brooke Boyd, Ashley Root, Shawna Rolland, Jessica Wayman, Cassie Carson, Callie Escue, Claire Winterrowd, Carissa Calvert and T.J. Dancey.
The 9th grade ensembles receiving a II or an Excellent rating were the Berry Ensemble singing "Canon of Praise" by Britney Parker, Jancy Brewer, Shawna Rolland, Stacey Hobbs, Kambra Nance, Terri Hill, Melody Knedler, Alicia Sensintaffar, Claire Winterrowd, Alana Smith, Jessica Rhoads, Anna K. Heagy and T.J. Dancey; and the Root ensemble singing "Flying Free" by Ashley Root, Brooke Boyd, Jessica Wayman, Michelle Kolberg, Ashley Root, Brenna Powell, Angela Adson, Judith Reyes, Angela Galvin, Cassie Carson, Callie Escue, Mindy Worley and Alison Arrington.
The 9th grade soloists receiving a Superior rating were Carol Strangleland and Jessica Rhoads. Also receiving a superior rating were the Brooke Boyd and Sean Love duet and the Claire Winterrowd and Jessica Rhoads duet.
Accompanists for the ensembles were Carol Green, Roxie Berry, Ann Salmons, Diane Hraban and Leslie Rardin. Congratulations to those who participated.
Viele Named Top Student
Amy Viele was named one of the top 20 students in secondary English education
at Oklahoma State University during the annual Honors and Awards luncheon.
She is the daughter of Joan and Orie Maxson of Ponca City and is married
to James Viele, son of Jim and Sue Viele of Ponca City.
Jackson Attends Meeting
Curtis Jackson, Northern Oklahoma College, recently attended the 65th
annual spring meeting of the Oklahoma Association of College and University
business Officers in Norman. The program featured two days of personal and
professional development sessions, keynoted by Dr. Leo Presley, executive
director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Paden, Oldfield and Courtney Named Top Seniors
Mark Alexander Paden of Ponca City, Sarah Oldfield of Burbank and Justin
Courtney of Blackwell have been named three of the Top Ten Seniors at Oklahoma
State University by the OSU Alumni Association. Paden is the son of Joe
and Charlotte Paden of Ponca City, Oldfield is the daughter of Ladd and
Syndey Oldfield of Burbank and Courtney is the son of Les and Kim Courtney
of Blackwell. These presentations were made on April 12 in Stillwater.
OCU Music Department
Elizabeth Heslip, Courtney Thompson, Ted Sissons and Regan Strickland,
Ponca City, will all participate in Oklahoma City University's annual music
presentation of "Sweet Charity" on April 18, 19 and 20.
LIFESTYLES
Ponca City Iris Festival Founder and Co-Chairman Jerry Cathey will talk about the Ninth Annual Iris Festival at the April branch meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Saturday, April 19. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City Country Club.
A Ponca City resident for 28 years, Cathey brings his interest in horticulture to the annual event. This year's Iris Festival will be held the first weekend in May. Featured activities will be the Chocolate Festival at Grand Central Station, amateur Iris Show at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, Iris Garden tours, and dedication o the new murals at the Post Office. Cathey will show the group the annual Iris Festival T-Shirt and share information about past festivals and the upcoming event.
Nine years ago Cathey approached the Ponca City Main Street Authority with the idea of the Iris Festival. He has been involved every year since.
He graduated from OSU with a degree in horticulture then served three years in the Army stationed in Germany. Returning to his native Oklahoma, he moved to Ponca City and for the past 20 years has been employed at the Ponca City Post Office.
The Ponca City branch of AAUW meets the third Saturday of each month at 10 a m. at the Ponca City Country Club. The next event will be the annual Women's Day Banquet on Thursday' May 1.
Organizations interested in nominating someone from their group as Women of the Year should contact either Marilyn Jackson 762-7230 or Carrie Miller, 762-2680 or 765-6697.
AAUW's mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.
Any individual who has obtained a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is eligible to join AAUW. Locally the branch supports women and education through the awarding of a scholarship both to a graduating high school senior woman and an adult woman returning to school.
Individuals interested in joining the organization are invited to attend the monthly branch meetings. For information contact AAUW President Carrie Miller.
The Bible study "Joy of Resurrection" led by Dorothy Doering highlighted the April 8 meeting of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League of First Lutheran Church. The devotional singing of "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" was accompanied at the piano by Kathleen Chambers.
Hostesses for the meeting were Wilma Grassman, Darleen Duerr, Ann Helton, Kathryn Ferguson and Louise Gelmers. The LWML Quilters report was given by Kathryn Prescott. Bandannas for Camp Lutherhoma were made at the morning meeting and after the evening meeting. It was reported Stratford House is saving old sheets to be used for backing quilts and soap chips for Lutheran World Relief. Susan Brunkow reported next month's mission project is craft supplies for Vacation Bible School.
The 26 members present elected a new slate of officers to be installed at the May meeting. Serving for 1997-98 will be Marcella Matthews, president; Barbara Mayer, vice president; Marilyn Laramy, secretary; Trudy Stigge, treasurer. The installation will take place following a 6 p.m. dinner May 12 at the Derrick restaurant.
Pastor Volz gave a brief summary of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Oklahoma District Convention held April 4-6 in Tulsa.
Joshua Wayne Knott is the name selected by Dennis and Dawn Knott, 3913 S. McCord, for their son born March 13 at 10:27 p.m. at Stillwater Medical Center. He weighed 8-pounds, 1-ounce and was 20 1/2-inches long. He has a sister, Caitlin, 7.
Maternal grandparents are Donnie Bohon of Ponca City and the late RoseMary
Bohon. Paternal grandparents are Evelyn Kindschi, Erwin and Nellie Knott,
all of Stillwater. Great-grandparents are Leota Bohon of Ponca City, Bertha
Harshman and Helen Knott of Stillwater.
Dusty and Joy Jones of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a daughter, Baylee Almond, April 2 at 8:45 p.m. She weighed 5-pounds, 12-ounces and was 18 3/4-inches long. Baylee has a sister, Ashley, 12, and a brother, Dustin, 8, both of Ponca City, and a brother, Tyler, 4, of Oklahoma City.
Grandparents are Bruce and Judi Cook and Francis and Merle Jones, all of Ponca City.
A bridal shower was held Saturday at the parlor of the First Baptist Church honoring Julie Wooter, bride-elect of Chad Cunningham.
Hostesses were Carolyn Drudik, Sandra Harrison, Pat Kiker, Fran Long, Sara Myers, Jen Northcutt, Bert Thomas and Karen Yost.
The crystal and silver-appointed serving table was centered with a bouquet of white magnolias. Ms. Joyce Deem assisted at the gift table and special guests were Ms. Carol Cunningham of Tonkawa, the bridegroom-to-be's mother, and Mrs. Linda Wooter of Ponca City, mother of the future bride.
The affianced couple plans a May 31 wedding at the First Baptist Church.
SPORTS
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Ponca City's Lady Wildcats finished third and the Cats took fifth in the rugged Wildcat Invitational Tennis Tournament held here Thursday afternoon under bright blue skies and gentle breezes.
The Lady Cats garnered two thirds and a second in finishing behind Enid and Edmond North in the team standings. Enid finished with three champions and 34 points while Edmond North crowned one champion and scored 26 points, just one point more than the Poncans netted.
The top-seeded No. 2 Doubles team of Romi Foreman and Melissa Collogan were Ponca City's highest placers, losing to second-seeded Enid in a three-set final, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.
Third place finishes came from Ashley Roussel in No. 1 Singles, Michelle Means in No. 2 Singles and the No. 1 Doubles team of Natalie Lindsay and Abby Frick. All of them lived up to their No. 3 seedings.
On the boys' side of the bracket, Enid also was the team champion, scoring 31 points to edge out Edmond Memorial, which scored 30. Edmond North took third with 25 points, Bartlesville scored 21 and the Wildcats netted 13 points.
No. 1 Singles player Micha Alexander finished fifth, No. 2 Singles player Bilal Agha was sixth, the No. 1 Doubles team of Matt Stuemky and Chris Brune finished seventh and the No. 2 team of Donovan Weems and Daniel Lee garnered fifth.
The Cats and Lady Cats travel to Bartlesville Monday to compete in another tournament. Teams from Stillwater, Moore, Union, Claremore, Pryor, Muskogee and Bartlesville will be on hand.
Wildcat Invitational
Ponca City Results
Girls
No. 1 Singles
Ashley Roussel def. Gammon, Midwest City, 6-0, 6-0; lost to Smith, Enid, 1-6, 5-7; def. Pierce, Bartlesville, 6-2, 6-4.
No. 2 Singles
Michelle Means def. Defer, Bartlesville, 7-5, 6-3; lost to Mawdsley, Ed. North, 2-6, 0-6; def. Ashlock, Ed. Memorial, 6-2, 6-2.
No. 1 Doubles
Natalie Lindsay-Abby Frick def. Nguyen-Westberry, Moore, 6-0, 6-1; lost to Hanson-Roye, Enid, 2-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4-7); def. Templeton-Pierron, Ed. North, 7-5, 6-1.
No. 2 Doubles
Romi Foreman-Melissa Collogan def. Bruehl-Wolfe, Miwest City, 6-1, 6-3; def. Bradley-Hurlahey, Ed. North, 6-2, 7-5; lost to Reddy-Mendenhall, Enid, 1-6, 7-5, 2-6.
Boys
No. 1 Singles
Micha Alexander lost to Bower, Ed. North, 0-6, 0-6; def. Meyers, Moore, 7-5, 1-6, 6-3; def. Darlington, Stillwater, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4.
No. 2 Singles
Bilal Agha lost to Medina, Ed. Memorial, 0-6, 0-6; def. Myers, PC JV, 6-4, 6-4; lostto Tongco, Stillwater, 3-6, 5-7.
No. 1 Doubles
Matt Stuemky-Chris Brune lost to Williams-Rabold, Stillwater, 2-6, 2-6; lost to Pregler-Habinger, Bartlesville, 3-6, 1-6; def. Nye-Lewis, PC JV, 6-2, 6-0.
No. 2 Doubles
Donovan Weems-Daniel Lee lost to Newby-Richmond, Bartlesville, 2-6, 4-6; def. Williams-Myers, Midwest City, 6-2, 6-3; def. Scowden-Goff, Moore, 6-3, 7-6.
Frontier Conference Tournament
Ponca City Boys' Results
No. 1 Singles - Daniel Lee, 8th
No. 2 Singles - Bilal Agha, 7th
No. 1 Doubles - Stuemky-Alexander, 8th
No. 2 Doubles - Weems-Brune, 4th
TULSA - With the regional qualifying tournament just over a week away, the Wildcat golfers shot their best round of the season to take second place in the Tulsa Edison Tournament at Mohawk's Woodburn course Wednesday.
"We're on the right road at the right time," Ponca City coach Dan McGregor said after his team posted a 307 total, the Cats' best 18-hole so far.
"The kids are playing pretty well and I'm a little disappointed we didn't win the tournament. It came down to the last man."
Broken Arrow won the team title with a 304 total with Tahlequah and Inola tied for third with a distant 320 in the 11-team tournament.
Wildcats Casey Orr and Eric Smith tied for fourth with a pair of 75s over the par 73 course.
Matt Waddell also got medal for eighth place with a 76. Justin DeNoya shot 81 and Chris Parton 83.
Adam Ware of Broken Arrow was the tournament medalist with an even-par 73.
"It was a great day for golf and the team played really well. We just need to keep it together," McGregor said.
The Wildcats will get their next test over the tough Adams course in the Bartlesville Invitational Monday.
"Adams is always tough," McGregor said, "so we'll have to play well."
The Cats will host the regional qualifier the following Monday at the Wentz Municipal Course.
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Correction - Lucas Elmer shot an 85 and Justin Greenfield 87 for the Wildcat JVs at the Blackwell Tournament Tuesday.
Team Scores
Broken Arrow 304, Ponca City 307, Tahlequah 320, Inola 320, Pryor 323, Sallisaw 341, Skiatook 342 , Tulsa East Central 344, Bixby 345, Sand Springs 346.
Top Ten Individuals
Adam Ware, Broken Arrow, 73; Doug Brown, Inola, 74; Casey Orr, Ponca City, 75; Eric Smith, Ponca City 75; Brandon Pittman, Broken Arrow, 75; Jeremy Dear, East Central, 75; Matt Waddell, Ponca City 76; Bryan Dowser, Tahlequah, 76; Joe Triser, Broken Arrow, 77.
STILLWATER - Ponca City scored two runs in the first and coasted to a 5-2 win over Stillwater here Thursday as senior pitcher Rocky Hughes improved to a 6A-best 8-0 on the season.
Hughes went the distance on the mound, striking out eight, walking six and allowing Stillwater just four hits. The left-hander, who recently signed a letter of intent with Pratt Community College of Pratt, Kan., has an ERA of 1.00.
Hughes also added a solo home run in the sixth that put the Wildcats up 5-1.
Fifth-ranked Ponca City (14-4) jumped on the board quickly with two first-inning runs. Jason Ross walked to open the game, Josh Shafer added a one-out single, Daniel Dodgen was hit by a pitch to load the bases and then Hughes reached on an error by Stillwater's David Womack that allowed both Ross and Shafer to score.
Down 2-0, Stillwater received another blow when senior third baseman Matt Holliday was ejected from the game for arguing with the home plate umpire after striking out against Hughes.
Ponca City's offense got back in gear in the third. Justin Thomas homered over the left-center field fence to lead off the frame and then Shafer, leading the team with a .510 batting average, doubled. Dodgen followed with an RBI double and the Cats led 4-0.
Hughes walked Womack leading off the fourth and he advanced to second on a stolen base. With two outs, the Pioneers broke through against Hughes as designated hitter Chris Marks doubled in Womack.
The Po-Hi lead went back to four on Hughes' bomb over the right-center field fence and then Stillwater made a final push in the bottom of the seventh.
Hughes gave up back-to-back singles to open the frame and then got two quick outs. Consecutive walks allowed a run to trot home before Hughes recorded the final out on an assist from first-baseman Shafer.
The Cats travel to Perry for a 5 p.m. game today and then go to Blackwell for a doubleheader Saturday afternoon.
Ponca City 5, Stillwater 2
Ponca City 202 001 0 - 5 6 0
Stillwater 000 100 1 - 2 4 1
PC-Hughes and Dodgen. Stillwater-Sandoval, Jones (7) and Roach, Marks (7). WP-Hughes (8-0). LP-Sandoval. HR-PC: Thomas, Hughes.
Mark Branch Day - NCAA two-time national wrestling champion Mark Branch of Oklahoma State University will be honored in Newkirk Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the high school gymnasium. The event is being billed as "Mark Branch Day."
In addition to winning two national wrestling championships, the former Newkirk Tiger is also a two-time runnerup.
Men's Softball - A men's slowpitch softball tournament for A and B leagues will be held May 16-17 at Willow Springs to benefit the Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center.
Entry fee is $100 per team before May 8 and $150 per team after that date.
For further information or to sign up call 765-8035 or 762-3561 (after 5 p.m.).
Hershey Track Meet - This year marks the 20th anniversary for the Hershey Track and Field Youth Program. The Parks and Recreation Department will hold this year's meet at Sullins Stadium May 3 at 8 a.m. for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. All participants will receive [articipation awards.
Registration forms are available at all Ponca City schools, local sporting goods stores and the Parks and Recreation Office and are due by April 30. All boys and girls must pre register and provide age documentation.
For more information call 767-0432.
Youth Track - The YMCA and the Ponca City Track Club have joined efforts to help enhance and improve the youth track and field program in Ponca City.
A new season kickoff will be held April 21. Practices begin at 6:30 p.m. and run one hour. Cost of the program is $12 for YMCA youth and family members and $18 for non members.
The cost includes all instruction, a jersey, insurance and an end of season party. The local season lasts seven weeks and will include three intramural mini-meets. For more information contact the Y at 765-5417.
Charity Scramble - A four-man scramble charity golf tournament will be held at the Blackwell golf course Saturday to benefit the Northern Oklahoma College men's basketball program. There is a $300 per team entry fee which includes green fees, cart, lunch and beverages. For further information contact Greg Shamburg at 628-6758.
Youth Basketball - The Mid-America Youth Basketball Tournament is a multi-state tournament that will be held May 30 through June 1 at various sites in Arkansas City, Kan. The tournament is for boys and girls in the fifth through 12th grades. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of five games and champions will be crowned in nine separate divisions. Entry fees are $150 for MAYB teams and $250 for non member teams.
There will also be a midwest regional tournament June 6-8 in Wichita. All teams are eligible and there will be a 5-game guarantee. Entry deadline is May 12.
For further information call 316-284-0884.
Golf School - The Ponca City Jaycees will provide a half-day golf school for children ages 9-14 at Lew Wentz Golf Course Saturday, May 3, starting at 2 p.m.
Cost is just $1 per child but only the first 50 registrations will be accepted. Registration forms can be picked up at the Wentz pro shop or at 543 Practice Range.
Legion Tryouts - Ponca City American Legion baseball tryouts will be held Sunday at the high school baseball field.
Majors tryouts begin at 1 p.m. and tryouts for the two AA teams will begin at 2:30.
Each player should bring his own playing equipment and register at the press box upon arrival at the field. It is requested that players arrive early for the registration and to warm up.
Ponca City's Junior Varsity Invitational Baseball Tournament continues today and tonight at the high school baseball diamond.
Games began today at 11:30 with the PC sophomores playing. The Ponca
City JV team won its first-round game Thursday an plays again tonight at
approximately 7:30. The tournament concludes Saturday.