From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, June
20, 1997
LOCAL
'Breakdown' Begins At Poncan Theatre
Study of Bison Taking Some Time
Oil and Gas Report
Lake Patrol Emphasizes Boating Safety At All Times
Area Teachers Visit School-to-Work Held June 9-13 at PTC
DEATHS
Clesta Thomas
Funerals
Arvel James Boyle
Mildred R. Travis
Services Pending
Ethel Bates
NEWS BRIEFS
RELIGION
Second Baptists Host Prog Group
Church Briefs
Team from Albright UMC Off to Alaska
Eastern Heights Church Sets VBS
Hartford Ave. Plans Seminar
1st Assembly Sponsors Paschal/Starnes Concert
Newkirk Baptist Church Plans Revival Next Week
EDUCATION
PTC Releases Spring Honor Roll
Spring 1997 Honor Roll Released
Garrett Praises Title I Schools
LIFESTYLES
Happy Hilltop Homemakers Plan Brunch
145 Attend Reunion Of Stolhand Family
Little News
County 4-H Trio Attending 'CWF' National Meeting
Bridal Shower Held For Kimberly Boike
SPORTS
Small Adult Field Can Pace Itself in PC Open
A critically-acclaimed thriller, "Breakdown," starts today at the Poncan Theatre. The film stars Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan and J.T. Walsh. Taking a different position from most reviews of the thriller-genre, the "San Francisco Chronicle" calls it "accomplished film making" and "Billboard" magazine calls it "ingenious."
"Breakdown" tells the story of a young husband and wife, played by Russell and Quinlan, whose car breaks down on a desolate stretch of highway in Arizona. They are assisted by a trucker, played by Walsh, who drives the woman to find help. But the husband quickly repairs the car himself and sets out to catch up to the truck. The trucker denies ever seeing her, and his story is corroborated by other local people .
"Twilight-Zone" elements in the film leave audiences gasping. The "Chronicle" says that "viewers might think they could predict what's next, but the film is full of turns, shocks, the unveiling of fiendish designs." The director, Jonathan Mostow, is given credit for creating a "now-you-see-it-now-you-don't" quality in the movie. Even the characters are sometimes unsure what they've just seen, and the full truth only comes to light slowly. The young husband, played by Russell, slowly comes to realize that his car had been sabotaged.
"Breakdown" is a cut above the usual thriller-genre in part because of the performances. "Box Office" calls it Kurt Russell's "finest performance yet." The "Chronicle" says that "casting and atmosphere lift 'Breakdown' out of the ordinary." J.T. Walsh, fresh from his acclaimed performance as a serial killer in "Sling Blade," is praised by the "New York Times" for creating "a villain to remember." Kathleen Quinlan, an Oscar nominee for "Apollo 13," is also respected in "Breakdown" even though her character disappears early in the film.
The director, Jonathan Mostow, has received the lion's share of praise. "Box Office" describes his "virtuoso work" in "Break down," several critics have compared his work to a young Stephen Spielberg. Because of the tangible, nail-biting suspense of the movie, the "New York Times" even compares the director to Hitchcock.
The success of "Breakdown" comes in part because the situation is so familiar. Who hasn't found themselves in "no-man's land" with the fear of breaking down? Several elements in the film make this world familiar. The casting of Russell and Quinlan is intended to feel like ordinary people. The script and the director's choices make life seem normal.
Both "Breakdown" and "Sling Blade," the Oscar winner for "Best Screenplay," will be featured at the Poncan Theatre over the weekend and during the week. "Sling Blade" has been highly praised by some local patrons. Phil Bandy says, "I believe that's the best film I ever saw, and the best job of acting I ever saw." Some National reviewers agree with him.
Both "Breakdown" and "Sling Blade" are rated "R." For show times, check the Ponca City News or call the Poncan Theatre on Grand Avenue at (405) 765-765-0943.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Even though the locals in Salt Lake City, Utah, call her "Buffalo Gal," Jennifer Bohannon, smiles and reminds her fellow graduate students that there is a big difference between Buffalo and Bison. The daughter of Mary and John Bohannon of Ponca City, Jennifer has been studying the "bison" now for almost two years and is writing her thesis about the social behavior of the shaggy beasts.
At first Bohannon never dreamed she'd wind up studying bison and began the long trail to her current interest via studies of plants. As a result of studying tall-grass ecosystems at the University of Kansas, Jennifer became familiar with bison, since the two have co-evolved together, she explains.
"Going from the grasses to the grazers was a big step for me," says Jennifer. "I was terrified of the big animals and couldn't believe I had picked something to study that I was afraid of. I had nightmares of being chased by bison," she laughs.
But after spending most of last summer living on Antelope Island (a 28,000 acre island located in the Great Salt Lake northwest of Salt Lake City) and observing them every day, she seems to have overcome her fear. The island also boasts herds of antelope, deer, and bighorn sheep.
Between June and September in 1996, Bohannon observed mother-daughter pairs six days a week and never tired of it, in spite of the proliferation of biting insects the island is known for.
She also participated in the 10th annual bison roundup this year in January at Antelope Island State Park. Teams of personnel and volunteers at the Park, rounded up the island's 700 bison with three helicopters, 11 trucks and 300 horseback riders into a handling facility on the northern end of the island.
Bohannon, her advisor, Dr. Sue Fairbanks and a team of volunteers also spent a few days marking bison mother and daughter pairs for Bohannon to observe over the following year.
To mark the pairs, the team, armed with paint guns, splatter the bison with oil-based paint balls using a variety of colors so each animal gets a unique mark. The paint is temporary and harmless and soon disappears. All the animals are given a health check, but the specially marked ones will get ear tags for Bohannon's study.
For her thesis, Bohannon is studying the relationship of mother-daughter pairs and the importance of their relationship to the behavior of the bison herd as a whole. It has been proven in earlier studies that other social relationships in the herd stem from the mother-daughter relationship.
It is important because so many bison are now being ranched by private citizens and the U. S. has a number of public herds. Many of the managers of these herds force-wean calves at about six months of age and the calves are kept away from the herd through the winter months. Normally calves stay with their mothers for a year or more.
Thus far, she has found the calves no longer seem to fit in the social structure of the herd when they are later returned to the group.
As Bohannon studies her subjects each day on Antelope Island, she says it feels like she's miles from civilization. "I read a lot, watch birds and listen to coyote's yip at dusk."
Jennifer is the daughter of John and Mary Bohannon of Ponca City.
A new wildcat has been brought on line in Kay County, with Warren Corp. as the operator.
Located 2.7 miles north-northwest of White Eagle, the well is designated as the No. 2 Steichen.
It pumped 14 barrels of oil per day plus 30,000 CF gas.
The well bottomed at 4,535 feet and will produce from a perforated interval at 4,350 to 4,477 feet into the hole.
Section 15 - township 25n - range 1e-nw-ne.
At a location 4.2 miles north-northwest of Braman, Darling Oil Corp. has finaled a new oil producer in Kay County's North Braman Field.
The well is designated as the No. 20 U. T. Duncan, pumping oil at the rate of five barrels per day plus 150,000 CF gas.
Bottomed at 3,650 feet, the well will produce from perforations at 3,150 to 3,182 feet into the wellbore.
Section 21 - township 29n - range 1w-ne-sw.
A horizontally-drilled well is scheduled for spudding in the Ponca City Field, Kay County, about one-half mile north of White Eagle. The well is an exploration venture of Crawley Petroleum Corp. It is under permit for maximum hole of 5,200 feet.
The well will be known as the No. 30 South Ponca Mississippi Chat Unit.
Section 17 - township 25n - range 2e-ne-nw.
Two developmental wells are planned by Three Sands Oil Inc. in Noble County's Orlando Field, about five miles south of Perry.
The wells will be known as the No. 3-20 George and the No. 1 Magic. Both will seek production in the Sams Formation, with total depths projected to 2,200 feet.
Section 20 - township 20n - range lw-se-nw and ne-sw, respectively.
The No. 1 Carolyn, a 700-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Noble County's Southeast Whiterock Field. Milford Robertson is the operator. The well will be spudded four miles east-southeast of Billings.
Section 11- township 23n - range 2w-nw-ne.
A new producer has been brought on line in Noble County's Orlando Field, with Three Sands Oil Inc. as the operator.
Located four miles south of Perry, the well is designated as the No. 2-17 Day.
It pumped 20 barrels of oil per day.
The well bottomed at l,142 feet and will produce from a perforated interval at 1,101 to 1,107 feet into the hole.
Section 17 - township 20n - range 1w-sw-sw.
Boating safety is emphasized by the Ponca City Lake Patrol to avoid accidents and help lake users enjoy an accident-free season.
Often accidents occur as a result of horseplay, misjudging one's stopping ability, following too closely or disregarding posted idle speed areas.
Lake users must adhere to the following basic boating rules:
- All vessels must operate in a counterclockwise fashion. On West Lake Ponca, the maximum speed limit is 35 miles per hour. This area is a designated skiing area.
- Skiing is permitted on West Lake Ponca only, from sunrise to sunset. Fishing boats may remain provided they meet USCG requirements for lighting.
- Fishing is not permitted anywhere in the designated skiing area during skiing hours.
- Skiing requires the use of an observer at least 12 years of age or older, or a mirror (dual mirrors for jet skis).
- Traffic on East Lake Ponca is marked as a "no-wake" operation area, with sailboats having the right-of-way over motor boats.
- Boat occupants under the age of 12 must wear an approved flotation device at all times.
- Boat operators must be at least 14 years old, otherwise children must be accompanied by an adult experienced in boating operations.
- Marked "idle speed" areas are strictly enforced for "no-wake" operation only.
- Open containers or alcoholic beverages may not be transported.
- The vessel owner is responsible for the vessel, whether operating it or not.
Separate permits are required for boating, skiing and fishing, according to the Ponca City Police Department. These permits may be purchased at the Lake Patrol office on a daily or annual basis.
Citizens are encouraged to direct concerns, questions or reports of violations to the Lake Patrol at 767-0400.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
All short term and temporary contracts were given approval at Thursday's monthly board meeting at Pioneer Technology Center. These short term contracts included area teachers that attended a School-to-Work conference.
Teachers from Ponca City, Tonkawa, Kildare, Blackwell, Tonkawa and other Kay County schools attended the Project Partners School-to-Work Summer Institute which was held June 9-13. These teachers were paid $250 out of the STW fund to attend the conference.
During the workshop, teachers had an opportunity to meet Shawntel Smith, Miss America 1996, and first lady Cathy Keating.
Some of the teachers even commented that the businesses they were able to tour were very helpful and that they now understand more about School-to-Work.
Several board appointed positions were approved.
Positions the board approved included: Brenda Green, school treasurer; Glenda Council, deputy treasurer and minute clerk; Stacey Rush, deputy minute clerk and encumbrance clerk; and Dr. Sally Downey, purchasing agent for fiscal year 1997-98.
Gary Bracken, board attorney, was approved as the board attorney for fiscal year 1997-98 and Jerry Putnam, board auditor, will be handling the audits for the next academic year.
Internet access will be available to students during the next school year. The board approved a new policy declaring that the user will be charged for any access that has not been approved by a teacher.
Glenda Council gave the financial report which was approved by the board.
She told the board that PTC recently made a $58,600 bond payment and the money left in their account was $309,167. PTC has also collected $350,000 so far for 1997.
The school activity fund has risen since last year. Currently there is over $7,000 in the fund which is about $1,000 higher than last year.
The next board meeting is scheduled for June 30 at 3 p.m.
DEATHS
Clesta Thomas, Ponca City resident, died Thursday morning, June 19, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 97.
A service will be held at 7 p.m. today, at Grace Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Clipson, associate pastor of the Ponca City First Presbyterian Church, presiding. Burial will be held in California.
Clesta (Fleeting) Thomas was born Feb. 17, 1900, near Paris, Texas, the daughter of Marquis Lafeyette and Nancy (Ramsey) Fleeting. She moved with her family to the Indian Territory near Sulfur in 1905, later living near Terral, where she attended high school.
She was united in marriage to Norman Thomas in 1919, in Caddo County, where the couple farmed and raised their seven children. In 1945, the family moved to Garden Grove, Calif., at which time Mrs. Thomas began employment as a licensed vocational nurse. She was employed for 20 years with the Orange County, Calif., hospital. Upon retirement, Mrs. Thomas moved to Escondido, Calif., before moving to Ponca City in 1990. While living in California, she was an active member of the Emanuel Faith Church of Escondido. She most recently was a member of the Lily Jackson Presbyterian Women's Circle. Her interests included her family, church activities, gardening, needlework, and nursing.
She is survived by three daughters, Esta Kirk of Ponca City, Ruby Koellisch of Corona, Calif., and Dolores Rolph of Santa Anna, Calif.; two sons, Bob Thomas of Ponca City and Rolan Thomas of Springport, Mich.; 28 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, in 1953; two sons, Norman E. and Clay; and her parents.
Arvel James Boyle - Funeral at 10 a.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Longwood Cemetery, east of Ponca City.
Mildred R. Travis - Funeral to be at 2 p.m. at the Red Rock (Okla.) First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Breckenridge (Okla.) Cemetery, under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Perry.
Ethel Bates, Ponca City resident, died early this morning, June 20, 1997,
at Highland Nursing Home. She was 95. Local survivors include a son, Joe
Bates. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.
NEWS BRIEFS
Car Wash Scheduled - The Po-Hi Steppers will hold their annual summer car wash Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wal-Mart. The cost is $3 for cars, and $5 for trucks and vans. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of new Hi-Stepper uniforms for the next school year.
OES Bake, Craft Sale - The Order of the Eastern Star will have a bake and craft sale Saturday from 8 a.m. until all items are sold at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand Avenue.
Car Wash - A car wash will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Supermarket. Cost for cars is $3 and vans are $5. This will be sponsored by Ambush Classic Soccer Team.
Attention Po-Hi Seniors - If you have not picked up your diplomas please do so immediately. Pick them up in the office at the high school between 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bike Missing - A resident in the 900 block of East Hazel Avenue notified the Ponca City Police Department at 7:31 a.m. Thursday that a girls pink Murray 20-inch bike was missing.
Vehicle Stolen - A resident in the 600 block of North Palm Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:18 a.m. Thursday to report a 1983 green Citation had been stolen. Ponca City telecommunication officer advised officers and other area agencies. By 3:08 p.m., the Kay County Sheriff's Office reported the vehicle had been located. A Ponca City police officer stood by until the owner recovered the car.
Theft - A Ponca City police officer took a report at 8:33 a.m. Thursday of golf clubs stolen from a truck while parked at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Forgery - A Ponca City police officer took a forgery report at United Supermarkets, 2800 North Fourteenth Street, at 11:53 a.m. Thursday.
Burglary - A resident in the 500 block of South Third Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 3:04 p.m. Thursday that someone stole a bike. An officer took a first degree burglary report.
Cruelty to Animals - At 4:39 p.m. Thursday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 35-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man in the 400 block of North Ash Street on city warrants for cruelty to animals.
Defrauding - A woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 300 block of West Gary Avenue at 5:22 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for defrauding an innkeeper.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 40-year-old woman in the 1000 block of North Union Street at 5:31 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant.
Under Restriction - A 32-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue at 6:32 p.m. Thursday for driving under restriction and no child restraint.
Under the Influence - A Ponca City police officer arrested a woman at South Fifth Street and East Walnut Avenue at 8:15 p.m. Thursday for driving under the influence, driving under restriction, improper backing and no insurance. A 36-year-old woman and a 39-year-old woman were also taken into custody at the scene for public intoxication.
Burglary - A resident in the 700 block of North Seventh Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:47 p.m. Thursday to report two storm windows had been taken off the house and the house had been entered.
Fire - McCord Fire Chief reportedly checked out the report of a fire at City View and U.S. 60 at 9:27 p.m. Thursday.
Under Suspension - A 21-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer at North First Street and Highland Avenue ate 9:34 p.m. Thursday for driving under suspension.
County Warrant - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 30-year-old
man at South Elm Street and West Oklahoma Avenue at 11:45 p.m. Thursday
on a Cowley County, Kan., warrant.
RELIGION
Buzzy Beamer, the Clown, and the "Prog Players" are coming to the Second Baptist Church on Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m., it was announced by the Rev. Paul Graham, Pastor-Teacher. "Prog" stands for "Puppeteers Reaching Out for God."
Buzzy and the Progs are a ministry of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Omaha, Nob. They have ministered throughout Nebraska and Iowa for the last five years, and will be ministering in churches in Oklahoma this summer, Pastor Graham pointed out.
Dale Hix plays the role of Buzzy Beamer, the Clown, and Darlene Hix directs the puppeteers. Dale is the brother of Vita Hix of Ponca City.
Buzzy and the Progs will perform in the church auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday. The program is free and the church will provide an ice cream party for all the children who attend, immediately after the program. A free-will offering will be taken during the evening.
The group includes: Dale and Darlene Hix, Connie, Monek and Larry Wilson; John and Shirley Klug; Courtney, Sheri and Johnathan Strum; Matthew, Vickie and Samuel Ross; Robert and Betty Campbell; Stephanie, Dustin, Jessie, Cody and Glen Longnion.
Both children and parents are invited to share in this unique presentation. No nursery will be provided. Plenty of parking and seating is available, Pastor Graham pointed out.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Plan Birthday Celebration
The annual dinner to celebrate the birthday of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be held this evening at 6 o'clock. At the same time the church will also be saying "thank you and goodbye" to Pastor Dan Brunsbach.
Pastor Dan has been the Interim Pastor and a part of the POP family since January, 1996. He has done much for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, according to members, and will be truly missed by the congregation. This will be an opportunity for church members to visit with him and his wife, Alta, and say their goodbyes.
Claudia Barnes' talk on Hospice has been postponed until sometime in July, it was announced.
Prince of Peace wishes "happy birthday" to Jason Foster, Aaron
Zimmerman, Shane Lewis and Virgil Palmer.
First United Methodists Plan New SS Class
Beginning Sunday morning, following the worship service at First United Methodist, a class for college-age and young adults will begin. This class will essentially be for people 18 to 25, those in college, and those who are working. The class will be taught by Mike and Mulane Taylor, both experienced teachers, it was noted.
This class will meet in room 204A, just above the church offices. All
young adults are invited.
First Assembly Youth Group Selling Fireworks
The First Assembly of God's youth group, CrossWord, will be selling fireworks
at two locations this year. Folks are urged to stop by 3500 Lake Road (just
west of Sober Brothers) or U.S. 60 & Cityview. All proceeds from the
sales will be used to help the young people meet their missions goal for
1997.
Southside Baptists Hosting Bible School Adventure
Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth Street, will be hosting an exciting Bible School adventure this year, it was announced this week. The theme for the Bible School is "Let's Follow Jesus."
The Bible School boys and girls will be visiting places that Jesus visited - the seaside, a monument, exploring ancient ruins, a day beside a lake and the final day being spent on a mountain.
Boys and girls are invited to join them June 23-27 from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening. There will be singing, games, crafts, snacks and Bible study.
The closing program will be Sunday, June 29 at 6 p.m. Parents are invited
to join the children and enjoy the sharing of songs, memory verses and fellowship.
Albright UMC Plans 'Breakfast Buffet' for Women/Girls
A "Breakfast Buffet" will be held Saturday morning, June 28 at Albright United Methodist Church for women and girls. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a delicious array of breakfast casseroles, breads, coffee cakes, and fruit plates.
Recipes will be available to copy. Tickets may be obtained in the church office, or from UMW circles and Sunday School Class members. The cost is $2 for women and $1 for children. All profits will go to mission projects.
Delphine Jewell, An Oklahoma missionary nurse, who has just returned from two years in Zimbabwe, will be the special speaker. Guests are invited to attend. Albright UMC is located at 128 South Palm.
An Albright United Methodist Church Volunteers in Mission team left Thursday for Juneau, Alaska.
They will be working at the Northern Light United Church in Juneau, as well as visiting a homeless shelter, nursing homes, and the district camp.
The Albright VIM team will also tour the area by boat and car to view the sea life, glaciers, mountains, and the rain forest. Local church members in Juneau will offer their hospitality as tour guides and introduce the group to Native Alaskan people and their culture.
The Alaska team was commissioned for service in the morning worship on Sunday, June 15. The team includes Kay and Bob Anthony, Carol and Ray Balthrop, Pete and Norma Hurd, Billie Carder, Wanda Lee Jones, Lynnita Jarrell, Alan Crockett, and the Rev. Kip and Beth Wright.
The "Circle of Friends Ranch" headquarters will be at Eastern Heights Christian Church next week - June 23-27, it was announced.
All the little Buckaroos will be attending Very Exciting Bible School at the various sites on the ranch - all set up inside the church building. The Ranch Hands, Trail Bosses, and Head Honchos are busy preparing for the Lodge, the Range Trail, the Trading Post, the Camp Fire and the Cook House. At the "Circle of Friends Ranch", the message learned among all the fun and cowboy play will be that Jesus is our everlasting friend, it was announced.
Although the theme packet is available to leaders as an aid, much is left to the ingenuity of the individual group. Being a semi-rural church, acquiring the necessary scenery in the way of hay and other farm and ranch equipment is just a matter of hauling it in from home on Sunday afternoon before the "Circle of Friends Ranch" is in full swing on Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
The day at the Ranch will end at 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to children of families who attend Eastern Heights regularly, an invitation for the week-long daily experience is extended to any child in the community who wishes to join the fun and enjoy the learning experience.
Eastern Heights is located three miles east of the Pioneer Woman on Lake Road. For further information you may call Dawn Knott at 765-5654 or Karla Vetters at 767-1558, Head Honchos. Other Trail Bosses are Denice Heick, Jennifer Nicholson, Connie Helms, Valoyce Musgrove, and Joanna Gary. Ranch Hands are Janet Dugan, Matt Helms, Marcia Berry, Nathan McDaniel, Beth Ann Berry, Laura McDaniel, Glenda Stuckey and Catherine Horner.
Children from pre-school through the sixth grade will participate as Buckaroos. Each group will settle in a different site each day, with Roxie Berry visiting each site for a session of music, and Debbie Brown and Charmayne Kolb bringing a session of western crafts. Kerry McDaniel will operate the Chuck Wagon, with trail-type snacks.
A special seminar on "Children at Risk" will be conducted at the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, starting at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, June 23-25. The seminar, held for parents and other interested adults, will feature a video presentation by the well-known author and child psychologist, Dr. James Dobson.
Dr. Dobson is featured daily on the "Focus on the Family" radio program. He and Gary Bauer, president of the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., deliver a sobering warning and a clear call to action for our nation's children. "Because of numerous social factors and forces, our children are clearly at risk," states Don Huddleston, minister for the Hartford Avenue congregation.
The seminar will be held at the same time as the Vacation Bible School, which is being jointly conducted by the Grand Avenue and Hartford Avenue churches of Christ. Families are encouraged to attend, and while the children enjoy the familiar Vacation Bible School format, the adults may participate in the seminar.
Both programs will last until 8:30 each evening. Refreshments will be provided, Huddleston pointed out.
The First Assembly of God church in Ponca City will be sponsoring a concert featuring Christian recording artists Janet Paschal and John Starnes, this evening at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium at 7 o'clock.
Janet Paschal, the recipient of numerous Grammy and Dove Award nominations, has sold over half a million recordings through Word Records and performs some 120 concerts each year. Her current album is "Journey of Grace" which is already being lauded by Word as her most powerful release to date.
Janet is also the National Spokesperson for the international organization, Mission of Mercy.
John Starnes has been singing gospel music full time for over 14 years. He has recorded 13 albums with his latest recording entitled "Door of Hope". He has shared his music with audiences in excess of 100,000 people on a number of occasions in Africa, Central America and South America. He has also traveled extensively through the United States, Canada, Australia, and the Philippines. John's music contains a message of encouragement and hope and appeals to all ages.
Doors open this evening at 6 p.m. General admission tickets may be purchased at the door. All proceeds from the concert will be for missions.
Jack Smith will lead the First Baptist Church of Newkirk in revival June 22 through 27, according to an announcement made by Pastor John Tramel.
Special program at each 7 p.m. service will feature the musical talents of Jack's wife, Betty. On Wednesday, world class power lifter Rickey Dale Crain will appear. He is a four-time World Powerlifting Champion and 10-time National Champion. Rickey is a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Shawnee, and will perform original music compositions, as well as powerlifting demonstrations. His testimony in song, word and deed, allows him to cross all age barriers, Pastor Tramel pointed out.
Other special programs will include a "bring a neighbor night" on Sunday; hot dog festival and children's night on Monday; Ladies Pack-A-Pew night, Tuesday; Youth Night on Wednesday with music and drama program and special refreshments at 5:30 with Rickey Dale Crain, followed by the revival service at 7 p.m.; Men's Dessert Contest Pack-A-Pew Night on Thursday, and a Community Cookout on Friday.
Smith is founder and president of the Jack Smith Evangelistic Association, and has taken his ministry overseas conducting pastor training conferences, open air crusades, as well as statewide revivals.
Pastor Tramel invites the public to come and share the experience of
a powerful revival of the spirit.
EDUCATION
Approximately 250 students made Pioneer Technology Center's Superintendent's and Assistant Superintendent's Honor Roll.
Achieving the Superintendent's Honor Roll requires a 4.0 grade point average for the semester and the Assistant Superintendent's Honor Roll requires a 3.0 grade point average.
Adult students placed on the Superintendent's Honor Roll from Blackwell are William Burtsfield, Vesta Pierce, Jeffery Stacy, Vernon Steelman and Jimmy Sutton.
Donita Emerine and William Janice from Deer Creek/Lamont and William Baker, Fairfax.
Adult students from Newkirk are Ellen Lewis, Debbie Loughridge, Lisa McKee, Thyrone Thirty and Melissa Johns.
From Ponca City: Etta Armstrong, Betty Barnett, Mary Byard, Michelle Bugh, John Christensen, Roy Clement, Ryan Dooley, Martha England, Scott Failing, Mary Field, Michael Galvan, Meagan Ginger, Kelli Graves, Kristi Hunter, Laura Hutchison, Will Hutson, Darryl Jackson, Debbie Jernagan, Jon Kennedy, Jenny Kizziar, Tammy Laughlin, Jodi Mauk, Cindy Meadows, Lisa McKee, Amy Payne, Wayne Penny, Melvin Powell, Paul Robbins, Raymond Waller, Chirstina West, Scott White and Roy Wilson.
Kenneth Dillow, Shidler, Terry Gard and Sonja Wyler from Tonkawa and Larry Moore, Winfield.
High school students placed on the Superintendent's Honor Roll from Blackwell are Randy Anson, Jennifer Cassidy, Adam Curtis, Jayla Hockett, Callie Radcliff and Brandon Rich.
Michael Prince, Newkirk, Amber Andrews, Allen Backhaus, Shawna Burke, Sarah Goddard, Justin Huster, William Innerarity, Whitney Kramer, Christy Spencer, Jeremy Vap, Karen Young, Newkirk.
From Ponca City are: Sandra Aguilar, Kimberly Bayha, Kristi Bouchard, Kristy Buck, Jennifer Cohenour, Shannon Collier, Kathryn Dickinson, Shawn Gill, Dustin Hambleton, Kimberly Harrell, Michelle Helms, Joseph Holder, Jonathan Hooper, Melissa Howard, Amber Keese, Sasha Lamm, Ricky Lenhart, Shane Magnus, Calvin McCulley, Lacey Moffatt, Crystal Romine, Jeannie Sarcoxie, Aubie Tarr, Dominique Teichmer, Kevin Ware and Emily Wilkinson.
Jace Gullie, Cody Hawkins and Shane Stierwalt, Shidler, and David Arent, Melody Clouse, Jami McDonald, and Billy Walker, all from Tonkawa.
Adult students making the Assistant Superintendent's Honor Roll from Blackwell are: John Colvin, Carol Orr, Zach Dixon, Jennifer Kelly and Jeremy Williams.
Kevin Baker, Nardin, and Leslie Fields, Newkirk.
Ponca City residents include: Shannon Barnard, Shelley Bohon, Earl Brown, Linda Copeland, Kathy Failing, Jeremy Goodson, Amy Hopkins, Jeff Irons, Susan Jacobs, Kim Jones, Crystal Lampe, John Meshquekennock, Kevin Miller, Cynthia Montes, Isela Morales, Shannon Newlin, Candace Phillips, Jose Ramirez, Deborah Spaulding, Vicki Thomas and Lori Welch.
Also making the honor roll was Jeremy Mercer, Tonkawa.
High School students included on the Assistant Superintendent's Honor Roll from Blackwell are: Yvonne Ashby, Anna Black, Nathaniel Bonewell, Dustin Brown, Beth Bryant, Tara Ebert, Desiree Gottlob, Curtis Johnson, Sybil Looper, Beth Newton, Melissa Rhodd, Stacy Scrimsher, Justin Sharp, Toni Shoemaker and Patrick Sutton.
Craig Bergman and A.J. Gummow, Braman, and Jeremy Bellin and Bryan Kugel, Deer Creek/Lamont.
Newkirk students are: Julie Adams, Jason Bliss, Cory Collyar, Rose Dwyer, Jace Hall, Cody Jones, Jake Leven, Jason Leven, Crystal Leyva, Levi McWilliams, Kyle Miller, Cody Oestmann, Jerry Ramey, Jamie Rush and Tabitha Scott.
From Ponca City: Kristi Bales, Jake Beck, Jason Behara, Katy Bond, Sheray Bouchard, Chris Brandt, Jon Bush, Jason Creasey, John DeHaven, Jennifer Dollarhide, Armando Duarte, Corey Fisher, Spring Francey, Ryan Fredricks, Melissa Fuhrman, Rebecca Garcia, Kristal Gauger, Amy Glaser, Joshua Glover, Gary Goodno, Michael Hall, Joshua Hanley, Michael Hengen, Jose Herrera, Adam Hobbs, Cari Hopkins, Shalanda Huff and Jason Irwin.
Bryan Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Shasta Jones, Aaron Laughlin, Shane Magnus, Sean Mallory, Jeffrey Martin, Krystal Martin, Zulma Martinez, David McAlister, Julie McSmith, Crystal Miller, Steven Miner, William Miner, Tessa Mitchell, Adam Myers, Ruth Neiderman, Brandon Palmer, Denise Pollard, Chuck Ramsey, Richard Rhynard, Jessica Rockett, Jimmy Ruff, Cheryl Sanford, Jodi Schieber, Craig Schlichting, Charles Scholey, Marcy Sober, Katrina Stewart, Jon Stieber, Wanda Stocker, Matt Stolhand, David Taylor, Stephen Thompson, Jennifer Thornton, Joe Todd, Sandy Vaillancourt, Leon Wedman and Tanisha Williams.
Students from Shidler are Jason Brown, Candace McClure, Eric Ricketts, Shanna Stierwalt and Nathan Williams.
Terry Ailey, Adam LeValley, David Miller, Nick Neeley and William Thompson, all of Tonkawa.
The 1997 Spring Honor Roll for Ponca City Mid-High has been released.
Students placed on the principal's honor roll are: Wade Adkins, Mea Alexander, Alicia Allen, Caleb Allison, James Anderson, James Anno, Jennifer Arner, Tamra Banks, Dustin Barden, James Barraclough, Candace Benson, Jena Birdsong, Anne Bogadi, Matt Bond, Brooke Boyd, Jancy Brewer, Jessica Bushaw, Tiffany Bute, Kurtis Cain, Matthew Caine, Carissa Calvert, Thad Cardwell, Talia Ceniti, Sunita Chahar, Amory Clark, Aubry Clark, Amanda Cobb, Luke Cobb, Aaron Cohenour, Brandi Combes, Katherine Connelly, Timothy Connelly, Andrew Cooper, Bryan Coppock, Jerimy Cox, Holly Dailey, Amber Deweese, Benton Dickey, Clair Didlake, Jennifer Doughty, Lisa Drouhard and Alyssa Drumm.
Karalyn Eyster, April Fair, Colin Fleishacker, Sterling Foy, Jessica Freeman, Timothy Frick, John Fultz, Blake Geubelle, Rachel Gilliland, Lacey Goodger, Amanda-Mindy Gray, Alecia Hagerdon, Nicole Hardy, Heather Herard, Ryan Hill, Dusty Howery, Laura Hoy, Karrie Hraban, Jessica Hurd, Robert Hwang, Nicole Jackman, Sara James, Staci Jeffries, Andrea Johnson, Kari Keating, Michael Keen, Heather Kelle, Erin Keller, Mark Keller, Aubrey Kelly, Scott King, Andrew Kirby, Alexander Kolliopoulos, Mika Kruck, Nick Kruckeberg, Emily Kuchta, Daniel Lee, Samuel Lewis, Scott Lewis, Jennifer Long, Kendra Love, Sean Love, Emily Luebcke, Michael Martin, Rachel Maxon, Stephen McClain, Meghan McCoy, Erin Megenity, Maria Mendoza, Jarod Merle, Chelsea Merrifield, Karly Merrifield, Shannon Mersman, Stephen Michael, Kim Miller, Elizabeth Milligan, Scot Mitchell, Kyle Morrison, Candice Moses and Kathryn Mulligan.
Ronnie Newman, Jennifer Nimmo, Randy Novotny, Andra Nuzum, Kayla O'Kelley, Sheralyn Otto, Mark Parsons, Katherine Paschal, Aaron Perkins, Rory Peterson, Joshua Pitts, Allison Powell, Jacquelyn Revels, Shawna Rolland, Abby Roth, Mohammad Salama, Jacquelyn Salmons, Aaron Sattre, Philip Seeley, Ashley Seirer, Erin Shaw, Amanda Shelton, Jacee Shepard, Joshua Short, Bret Skaggs, Alana Smith, Gina Smith, Claire Sonnichsen, Timothy Spielbush, Carol Stangeland, Allison Stotts, Ritchie Sturdevant and Laura Sudbury.
Susan Taylor, Taylor Thomas, Seth Thorp, Jennifer Tippin, Dustin Topper, Ryan Trout, Kristopher Upchurch, Ashley Vanhoesen, Jessica Wayman, Lacey Weaver, Eric Whitebay, Erika Wiles, Marcie Wilkinson, Jessica Windom, Claire Winterrowd, Mindy Worley and Ryan Yeakley.
Mid-High students on the teacher's honor roll include: Phillip Abernathy, Matthew Addington-Johnso, Chad Ake, April Allen, Christal Allen, Brandon Altman, Ruth Arbona, Alison Arrington, Ashley Atteberry, Aaron Austin, Casey Badley, Jacob Bailey, Wade Bair, Lindsay Baird, Heather Barker, Kira Barrett, Kallie Beck, Tammatha Benham, Jacob Bird, Kristen Birdwell, Phil Bogner, Graciela Bojorquez, Julie Bojorquez, Corey Bolding, Rodney Bohham, Bryan Bottoms, Crystal Bounds, Cassie Brandt, Jared Brashears, Jeffrey Breedlove, Kassandra Bridges, Heather Brooke, Kris Brown, Meagan Browning, Thomas Buffalohead, Jacob Bull, Jessica Burgert, Barry Burk and Nicholas Burton.
Kevin Cain, Turrenna Carnes, Brad Carroll, Millette Cerre, John Chamberlin, Tracy Chambray, Cari Chandler, Cassandra Chandler, Laura Chaney, Josef Childers, Brandy Clapp, Kelsey Clark, Megan Clark, Nathan Coats, Anna Colbath, Albert Cole, Natashia Copple, Karie Corbin, Hailie Courtney, Zachary Coutre', Tara Cries For Ribs, Cara Cusick, Sarah Dady, Terah Dancey, Elizabeth Danforth, Jacob Daniel, Travis Deavers, Brandon Dilbeck, Kelle Duckett, Greg Dunham, Kyle Duren, Jamie Durham, Ryan Eitzmann, Ashley Engle, Seth Erkenbeck, Callie Escue, Thomas Evans, Heather Fair/Daniel, Robin Farmer, Kyle Filson, Tommy Fisher, Jeffrey Fore, Nesley Fortenberry, Tena Fowler, Courtney Fredricks, Harrison Freeman, Jeffrey Furnas, Angela Galvin, Cynthia Garcia, John Gaytan, Michael Geheb, Tasha Gerstenkorn, Teri Geurin, Louis/Louie Girardi, Hallie Godbehere, Mark Goddard, Emily Goodale, Keri Gray, Handy Green, Stephen Griebel, Aubrey Griffith, Jeff Hand, Toni Hannum, Colleen Hanson, Richard Hardiman, Jonathon Harrison, Christina Hassell, Carrie Haworth, Anna Heagy, Jared Heidlage, Matthew Helms, Kyle Henderson, Jolene Hicks, Courtney Hill, Terrie Hill, Brooke Hines, Eric Hisey, Tara Hock, Kathryn Holland, Natalie Holmes, Drew Hopkins, Kaleen Horne, Calyn Howe and Jessica Hubbard.
Raymond Jackman, Alison Jones, Justin Jones, Lindsay Kaiser, Brandon Keirn, Andy Killingsworth, Brian Killingsworth, Meagan King, Christin Kirchenbauer, Kayla Kirchenbauer, Billie Kiser, Melody Knedler, Lindsey Lamm, Andrea Land, Cory Landes, Michael Largent, Jeremy Leach, Jeremy Leavitt, Joanna Lee, John Lee, Shawn Lee, Camber Lewis, Nicholas Ley, Sharon Lindsay, Matthew Littleton, Ashley Luis, Tori Luis, Rex Lundeen, Jared Marlar, Justin McCloud.
Christopher McCool, Buddy McCoy, Tom McDaniel, Sara McEnany, Sarah McGaughey, Anthony McGugan II, Jandy McGuire, Rebecca McReynolds, Matthew Meyers, Decky Miller, Araceli Mora, Ashley Mott, Adrienne Myers, Amanda Myers, Chad Myers, Mindy Neilson, Tara Nelson, Jason Neuerburg, Lecia Newland, Jennifer Niemann, Megan Potter, Michael Powers, Jamie Price, Marcus Pugh, Thomas Quillin, Whitney Rainville, Audra Ramsey, Timothy Rathbun, Judith Reyes and Rafael Reyes.
Jessica Rhoads, Kristl Richardson, Hillary Robinson, Jeremy Runnels, Katie Rutherford, Nile Sadler, Brenda Saltarelli, Daniel Sample, Kami Schieber, Stacie Schneeberger, Matthew Seal, Alicia Sensintaffar, Joshua Sensintaffar, Russell Sentel, Jonathan Shea, Amy Shelton, Christopher Shook, Maria Simpson, Amanda Smith, Angela Smith, Cody Smith, Danielle Smith, Ryan Smith, Christopher Springer, Heather Staires, Caleb Stevenson, Jacob Stieber, Leah Stieber, Kelly Stokes, Amber Stolhand, Rustin Storie, Chante' Stout, Daniel Stransky, Tyler Sullivan, Amy Summers, Blake Syvester, Andrea Thomas, Elard Thomas, Jessica Thompson, Micah Thompson, Laura Todd, Tara Trenary, Cory Vincent, Tacia Vogt, Breanne Walker, Taylor Walker, Sarah Whitlock, Chad Whitsitt, Matthew Wilks, Lee Williams, Lindsey Williams, Russell Wilson, Julie Wittmer, Emily Wolf, Lindsay Woolever, Tony Yelle, Kevin Yerkes, Melissa Yohn, Kristen Young.
Kildare Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School in Ponca City have both been awarded the Distinguished School awards for academic achievement in Title I.
Kildare received $500 and Liberty received $1000.
The Distinguished School Recognition Program identifies schools from high poverty areas which exceed expectations on both state and national standardized tests. The State Department of Education, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, conducts the program. It originated from the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994.
"We are very proud of the work by the staff and students at these schools," Superintendent Garrett said. "By providing these educational opportunities, more boys and girls have the chance to break out of the circle of poverty and lead productive lives, providing better opportunities for their own children in the future."
Superintendent Garrett presented the awards to representatives from the schools at the State Board of Education's April 17 meeting. This spring marked the second year the awards were given.
Title I is the largest federal aid program for elementary and secondary schools. The program, currently funded at $7 billion, provides assistance to 6.5 million children in the two-thirds of the nation's elementary schools. Title I funds are distributed according to the number of low-income children enrolled in schools.
The cash awards are to be used in respective Title I programs. Schools
applying for the awards were required to provide information on curriculum
and instruction, professional development, coordination with other programs
and partnerships among schools, parents and communities. School officials
also had to submit a report describing their programs. Congratulations to
both Liberty Elementary and Kildare School.
LIFESTYLES
Happy Hilltop Homemakers met June 10 in the home of Mrs. Nell Miller. Nancy Challis, president, conducted the business meeting and the group saluted the flag and repeated the club creed. Ten members and two guests responded to roll call.
Happy Birthday was sung to guest Cindy Wright. The other guest for the meeting was Vivian Scott of Newkirk. Mrs. Miller read "Set On The Lid and Then Laugh" for the devotional.
Irene Harden read the minutes and Mary Bryant gave the treasurer's report. Announcement was made that four memorial donations had been sent for relatives of club members. Merle Ferguson, Mrs. Harden and Mrs. Challis gave reports on possible future projects in the community. Mrs. NaDean Thomas discussed plans for a family social in September.
Tips were given by Loma Smith, Merle Ferguson and Frances Basham. Barbara Kelsey won the hostess gift. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Miller taught the group how to make angels from wallpaper. The July meeting will be a brunch and swimming party at the home of Fran VanHoesen.
Stolhand Family Reunion was held recently at Sun and Fun Pavilion with 145 people attending.
Those present included: Gene And Anna Stolhand, Tony and Debra Stolhand; Terry and Janet Couch, Melissa and Alyson Couch, Texarkana, Texas, Jennifer Rogers and David, Vernon and Elva Lea Gardner, Addie Harris, Gary and Barbara Feil.
Also Martin and Kelli Theasn of Cedar Rapids, lowa; Deidre Smith of Antlers; Jeff and Jennifer Merrill of Broken Arrow; Fred and Mary Stolhand, Darrell And Rhonda Stolhand, Danny and Brenda Stolhand, Tim and Peggy Peters, Noble Stolhand of Ponca City; Jack and Viola Palmer and Jim and Virginia Ware of Pawnee; Richard and Theresa Rhynard, Debbie Turner, Carma Lea Lujan, Jimmy and Kundy Ware, Jack Ware.
Also attending were: Florence Stolhand; Jack and Jackie Eatherton of Sundance, Wyo.; Jerry and Lou Ann Stolhand of Goulden, Colo.; Traci Rogers of Livermore, Colo.; Wendy Stolhand of Fairbanks, Alaska; James, Beverly Stolhand and Decky, Bobby and Shelli Hackney, Rick and Suni Stolhand, Paul Stolhand, David and Diana Stolhand, Michael and Patti Stolhand, Bill and Pam Palmer, Tony and Cindy Burgess.
Also Larry and Lois Ware of Meramac; Dean and Doreen Stolhand, Ross, Robin and Skyar of Jury; Margaret Stolhand, Dora Stolhand; Snooks and Fran Stolhand of Bud's, Texas; Betty Gould of Sarasota, Fla.; Denny Stolhand of Ruston, La. and Dora and Robert Hamburg of Ruston.
Gifts were presented as follows: Traveled Longest, Wendy Stolhand of Fairbanks, Alaska; Oldest, Dora Stolhand of Ponca City; Most Recent Newlyweds, Rick and Suni Stolhand of Stillwater; Longest Marriage, Jack and Viola Palmer of Pawnee; Most Children in College, James and Beverly Stolhand of Ponca City.
Ken and Marcie Batschelett of Ponca City announce the birth of a daughter June 9, 1997 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 9-pounds, 3-ounces and was 21 3/4-inches long. She has been named Emily Lin Batschelett. Her brother is Garrett Thomas Batschelett.
Maternal grandparents are Jeanne Freeman of Ponca City and Mark Freeman III of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Charles and Sandy Batschelett of Fairfax.
Great-grandparents are George and Gene Roby of Ponca City, Mark Freeman Jr. of Pawhuska, Charles and Judy Winkleman of Pearland, Texas.
Nearly 100 Oklahoma 4-H'ers will be learning more about how they are responsible for making democracy work as they represent the state as delegates to Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF).
The mission of this year's CWF, slated June 12-23, is "Better Citizens Today. Better Leaders Tomorrow." Delegates that are representing Kay County are Tyson Mor-ton from Newkirk Go-Getters; Charlie Brandon and Bryan Overman, both from Kildare 4-H Club.
CWF helps youth understand how their individual actions can make a difference in the world as well as gain a better understanding of how the government works, said Valeri Terry, Oklahoma State University Extension 4-H program specialist.
"This is a leadership program that is geared toward teaching today's young people to be active, responsible citizens and leaders," Terry said. "CWF is based on the premise that democracy requires skills and strategies that can be learned and practiced."
To help meet the mission and goal of CWF, several approaches will be used, including participatory workshops, dynamic speakers, committees, field trips and social events.
Optional activities include a visit to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where paper currency, postage stamps, treasure notes and military certificates are printed; Smithsonian Institution; Ford's Theater; the White House; Untied States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the National Archives where the original Declaration of independence is housed.
In addition to their activities in Washington, D.C., delegates and sponsors will have the opportunity to sight-see on their bus trip to and from the Capitol.
Scheduled stops on the trip to Washington, D.C., include the Gateway Arch at St. Louis, Mo., Gettysburg and Philadelphia. On the return trip delegates will have the opportunity to visit Opryland, U.S.A. in Nashville.
A bridal shower June 8 honored Kimberly Boike, bride-elect of Billy Higgins II. Hosting the event at the Fifth Street Park were her aunts, Vickie Roman, Hope Ryan, and Elaine Galloway.
Special guests were the future bride's mother, Bonnie Boike, Carol Ryan, Marion Sanders, Stacie and Ashley Haines, Gracie and Karen Klinger, Sandy Redlon, Amanda Doughty and Christy Spencer.
Attending from out-of-town were the bride-to-be's grandmother, Betty
Dray, and Vickie Roman of Livingston, Texas, and Scarlett Newcomb from Tulsa.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
A relatively small group of adult players can pace themselves as the Ponca City Open completes play this weekend at the Wally Smith Tennis Center.
The junior portion of the tournament, sponsored by the Ponca City Parks and Recreation Department, completed play Thursday afternoon with finals in the 12-and-Under Futures brackets for boys and girls.
Blake Boswell of Tulsa won the boys' 12 singles by outlasting Andrew Rosander of Wichita, 6-4, 6-4. Kent Fisher of Tulsa won the consolation trophy with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Ponca City's Derek Viljoen.
Natalie Villaflor of Oklahoma City was the girls' 12 Futures champion, topping Jessica Taylor of Edmond 6-1, 6-4 in the finals.
Play was to start in the Men's Open and Men's 4.5 divisions this evening with the other age bracket play set to start Saturday. A few finals are scheduled for Sunday.
There are only five or six players per bracket which will make for short days in most instances.
But there are a number of ranked players in the field.
The Men's 50 Singles has the state's top two players. Richard Perry of Enid is ranked No. 1 in the Oklahoma District of the Missouri Valley Tennis Association while Roger Dabney of Oklahoma City is No. 2. The rest of the field includes Ted Impson of Ponca City, George Hubbard, Wayne Trinka of Tulsa and Jim Elliott of Wakita.
Bob Schoen of McAlester, ranked No. 2, tops the Men's 40 field. The rest of the bracket includes Rick Hochmeyer of Enid, Ron Marshall of Tulsa, Brad Williams of Skiatook and Doug Rodwell of Oklahoma City.
Bartlesville's Bob Mason, No. 5, is the top player in the Men's 4.0 division. His opposition will be Orin Whitney and Bill Maushak of Oklahoma City, Warren Trinka of Tulsa and Robert Spencer of Stillwater.
The ranked player in the Men's 4.5 Singles is No. 9 Schoen. The rest of the field includes Ben Nguyen, Vincent Knight and Rodney Simmons of Edmond, John Williams of Oklahoma City and Andy Marshall of Barnsdall.
The Men's Open field includes Dean Fake, Keith Hufnagle and Jon Hoover of Ponca City, Steve Pulley of Newkirk, Win Bower of Edmond and Steve Byrd of Bartlesville.
The Men's 30 lineup includes Chris Hellman and Jeff Stuckle of Broken Arrow, Wayne McMillian of Enid and Ed Warren of Oklahoma City.
The Men's 3.5 division features Ivory Allen of Ponca City, Shane Vivion of Pryor, Napoleon Stanley of Ark City and Jimmy Holloway of McAlester.
There is just one division of women's play, the 4.5 singles with Jennifer Hoak and Lee Ann Cavener of Ponca City, Margaret Knight and Robin Rodwell of Oklahoma City and LeAnn Burger of Pryor.