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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, September 4, 1996

LOCAL
Auditions for 'The Nutcracker' To Be Held Sept. 14 at Poncan
Former Ponca Citian Selected VFW All American Commander
Local Vet Represents 509th At Unveiling of WWII Memorial
40th Annual Bressie Reunion Sunday at Community Building
Freedom From Smoking Program Slated at SJRMC
District Court
Two P.C. Teens Still In Intensive Care
United Way Update
New Phone Contract Approved
Law Alliance Uniting to Give Better Security
Armed Robbery Investigation Handled by FBI
Utility Authority Offers Rebate For Heat Pumps
Smoke Detector Follow Up Study Set This Month
P.C. Fourth Lighted Christmas Parade Plans Being Made
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
Darrell D. Overman
Services Pending
Chissoe Iron

Funerals
J.L. Hisey

AREA CALENDAR

FAMILY LIVING
Quilting Author To Speak At Pioneer Guild Meeting
Longwood Community Schedules Reunion
Golf Classic Entertainment To Include 'Elvis' & 'Marilyn'

SPORTS
Public Hearing Set on Changes
Po-Hi's First Foe Is No Pushover
Lady Cats Use Big Sixth to Pop Enid

LOCAL

Auditions for 'The Nutcracker' To Be Held Sept. 14 at Poncan

Ballet Oklahoma will be producing "The Nutcracker" at the Poncan Theatre in Ponca City on Dec. 6 and is now auditioning for area children to dance in the special production. Several adults, who can dance will also be needed for character roles. The event is sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
Auditions for children dancers will take place at the Poncan Theatre on Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Dancers ages 7-8 will be auditioned first, then age groups 9-11, ages 12-14, teenage advanced dancers and adult characters will follow in that order. Children will need to have a good attention span.
No audition results will be posted on Sept. 14, but those who are accepted in the cast will be named on a list to be faxed later to the Arts and Humanities coordinator in Ponca City and each will be notified by her.
Ballet Oklahoma provides all costumes, but community dancers will need to provide their own shoes and tights (and in the case of Angels, leotards).
Dancers and characters accepted will need to be available for practice once a week with an instructor in Ponca City, beginning at a later date, and the entire cast will practice one evening the week of Dec. 2, plus a dress rehearsal in the afternoon of Dec. 6, prior to the evening performance.
Ten of the children's dancing roles will require good stage and performing sense, acting ability and dancing ability to include grand jete, tour jete en tournant, bourees, pas de chat, sissone and chasse, 14-20 children will be needed to march, gallop and count music, 10-16 younger children must be able to know stage directions (upstage, downstage, etc.). Four female dancers will be need who can pique en copue, enchappe from fifth position to second, bourees, pirouettes from fourth position and pas de chat. Two dancers will be needed who can saute in first arabesque, glissade, pas de chat and do two single pirouettes.
Twelve adults who can waltz and shasse will be needed and some of those will need to have some acting experience. Other characters may also be selected from those auditioning.

Former Ponca Citian Selected VFW All American Commander

Joseph Claude "Joe" Willaford, former Marland-Ponca City area resident, was recently named All American District Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
The title of All American Commander is the most prestigious honor given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.
Willaford was presented the honor at the 97th annual VFW national convention in Louisville, Ky., by VFW Commander-in-Chief Paul A. Sepra.
Sepra said, "Commander Willaford is one of only 22 VFW District commanders selected for All American status. The honor is based on outstanding achievement in membership growth, Buddy Poppy sales and other VFW programs that benefit veterans and their communities."
Willaford, a graduate of Ponca City High School, and Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa, received the honor during a patriotic rally on Aug. 20. He is commander of District 11, Department of Washington State, Maple Valley, Wash.
Willaford is a retired employee of Boeing Aircraft, and has lived at 20851 S. E. 184th Street, Maple Valley, WA 98038, for several years with wife, Marilyn. The Willafords have two children, Leslie and Clinton, and one grandchild. He also has a sister-in-law, Martha Willaford of Ponca City.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a national organization of more than 2 million overseas wartime veterans. It was founded in 1899 and is the oldest major veterans group in the nation.

Local Vet Represents 509th At Unveiling of WWII Memorial

Retired Lt. Col. Leo L. Rodrigues, accompanied by his wife, Martha, made his first return visit to France since World War II, recently when he represented the U.S. 509th Airborne Association at a memorial dedication ceremony.
The memorial, held Aug. 15 in St. Tropez on the French Riviera, was in honor of the paratroopers who were lost in the Mediterranean Gulf during the invasion of Southern France.
Also in attendance were the commander of the St. Tropez American Legion Post, the U.S. Consul General, a colonel representing the 82nd Airborne 551st ABN Rest., heads of the F.F.F. (Free French Forces), members of the color guard from the U.S. Navy, and members of the Air Force, Marines, and French citizens.
Rodrigues took part in the invasion and liberation of Southern France in 1944, during World War II. Under the cover of night, his plane load or "stick" as the group was referred to, landed on the hilly terrain near the Citadel at St. Tropez. One plane load of paratroopers was dropped over the Mediterranean Gulf. There were no survivors.
The monument lists the names of those Americans who lost their lives there, and is located below the Citadel but high above and overlooking the Bay.
Rodrigues said, "It is a most appropriate place for such a marker to note the sacrifice of those men who came to fight and give freedom back to the French."
The Rodrigues' were guests at a banquet hosted by the mayor of St. Tropez. Rodrigues was reunited with Monsieur Rene Girard who had been a leader of the Free French Resistance during the War.
"He was the first French person with whom I had contact as I gathered the men in my outfit, and began to take possession of the buildings one by one. He was a major assist because the Americans knew nothing about the terrain or the buildings and streets," Rodrigues said.
Rodrigues recalls a poster he saw while in France with a picture of The Statue of Liberty. Above the picture were the words, "We gave you this." Below the picture were the words, "You gave liberty back to us."

40th Annual Bressie Reunion Sunday at Community Building

The 40th annual Bressie reunion will be held Sunday in the Bressie Community Building, three miles south of the Salt Fork River bridge on U. S. Highway 177 and 2.5 miles east of the highway. All residents, former residents, relatives, and friends are invited to attend.
The covered dish luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. Beverages and table service will be provided.
Pictured above is the Bressie schoolhouse in 1907, with early day students and their teacher, Mrs. Charley Madison. Average attendance that year was 75. Many of those who will be attending this year's reunion are descendants of these students.
The following is an account from the records of the late Mrs. Earl (Lillie Beck) Blubaugh. The dates and figures were given to the late Jo Ann Huene McInnis by John Andrews, the original foreman of the Figure 3 Ranch.
"On a buffalo hunt in 1874, R. M. Bressie rode across the horseshoe bend of the Arkansas River and noted the fertile soil and bluestem grass that brushed against the horses' bellies. From that day, he planned to return to this beautiful valley.
So, in 1897, he brought his family and over 100 head of horses, and built a home called the Figure 3 Ranch, at the big springs on the north bank of the Arkansas River, nine and one-half miles east of Marland. In two years' time, Bressie had leased 22,400 acres of Ponca Indian land, and, by 1899, the Bressie headquarters was a small village of dugouts, tents and soddies housing nearly 20 families who were paid with horses to break out the virgin soil and plant corn.
A telephone line from White Eagle Indian Agency was run to Bressie's headquarters in 1900. During that time, approximately 2,000 head of cattle fattened on the lush grass and many head of corn-fattened hogs were hauled to Bliss (now Marland), the nearest rail station for shipment to market.
School was started in 1902, held in a dugout one-half mile west of the headquarters until the spring of 1904. The following fall, the Bressie schoolhouse was built, and a cemetery and Bressie Post Office were established. Mrs. Bressie supervised the post office in the ranch home. The lumber to build a schoolhouse was hauled from White Eagle and forded across the Salt Fork River.
During corn shucking season, over 100 pupils were enrolled in Bressie School. Corn harvested in 1905 averaged as high as 85 bushels per acre. Word spread and people from many states seeking land in the fertile Bressie Flats competed for the Indian leases and for the salable land."
What was once one man's ranch turned into the farming area of present day Bressie.
For information regarding this year's reunion, contact Kenneth Wilson, president, 762-5493; co-vice presidents, E. J. Wilson, 762-2372, and Dennis Wilson, 762-8162, or Marilyn Andrews DeNoya, 762-7166, secretary-treasurer.

Freedom From Smoking Program Slated at SJRMC

Do you smoke because of tension and stress? Have you quit before, only to start smoking again when pressure mounts? Was quitting on your own too much of a burden? Have you resolved to become a non-smoker by the end of 1996?
There's still time to quit smoking this year with several weeks to spare. The "Freedom from Smoking" program conducted by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and the American Lung Association of Oklahoma may be just what you need to become smoke free.
"Quitting involves more than simply eliminating a bad habit," says Martha Denney, RN, program coordinator and American Lung Association certified instructor. "It's a major change in lifestyle which affects a person's self-image and the ways daily stresses are handled. Sometimes you can't eliminate smoking permanently unless you replace it with other coping strategies."
"Freedom from Smoking" gives smokers an opportunity to gain strength from a peer group. "With others who are in the same situation, quitting can be easier for some people," adds Denney.
Developed and tested extensively, the American Lung Association's "Freedom from Smoking" clinic has seven sessions. "Quit Night" is the third session. Although most sessions are held Monday evenings a week apart, the fourth session is held two days after the third to offer support and encouragement within 48 hours of quitting.
"We think smokers need all the help and support they can get when they quit," says Denney. "And that's what we try to provide through the program."
The group program opens with an orientation on Sept. 23 and culminates in a celebration, Nov. 4. All sessions will be held at SJRMC from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The enrollment fee is $50 and formal registration is not required, but Denney invites those interested to call her with their questions at 765-0201.
"If you smoke and want to quit, take advantage of this unique group opportunity," encourages Denney. "Celebrate the holiday season with a new, healthy smoke-free lifestyle."

District Court

Ponca City
Divorces Filed
Faron Dale Kindle vs. Ronda Marie Kindle.
Anna Marie Atkinson vs. Stephen Earle Atkinson.
Civil Proceedings
Tari Stanbrough vs. Andrew Galindo. Plaintiff seeking judgment in the amount of $10,000.
Nickles Industrial Manufacturing Corporation vs. PowerHouse Diesel Services, Inc. Plaintiff seeks judgment in the amount of $25,618.05.
George Green, dba Greens AG Service, vs. Elbert Urban. Plaintiff seeking judgment in the amount of $4,997.83.
Terry and Marilyn Middlebusher and Terry Middlebusher as next friend of Lacy and Melissa Middlebusher vs. John Botts and Deborah McDonald. Dismissed.
Newkirk
Divorces Granted
Bernadene Thompson vs. Patrick Neal Thompson. Divorce granted to both.
Criminal Proceedings
Charge Amended - Bryan C. Murphy of Ponca City, charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). Court amended charge to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Defendant pled guilty to the amended charge. Defendant to pay $300 fine. The incident occurred on Oct. 10, 1995.
Hearing Continued - Jody Jay Holeman of Ponca City, charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). The alleged incident occurred on Nov. 14, 1995. Pre-preliminary hearing continued Sept. 20, at 9 a.m.
Plea Entered - Lester Carl Rundle aka Carl Rundle aka Les Rundle of Ponca City, charged with two counts of grand larceny. Defendant pled guilty and sentenced to one year. On the first count, the balance of the sentence was suspended upon completion of 90 days. Defendant fined $100. On the second count, the defendant was sentenced to five years. Serving 90 days, the balance was suspended and defendant fined $100. The incident occurred on Feb. 23.
Guilty Plea Entered - Deborah Renee Golay aka Deborah Renee Dewey of Ponca City, pled guilty to charges of felonious possession of a firearm. The defendant was sentenced to seven years. Upon serving 12 weekends, the balance was suspended and she was fined $100. The incident occurred on March 15.
Sentence Suspended - Deborah Renee Golay aka Deborah Renee Dewey of Ponca City, pled guilty to charges of grand larceny from a retailer after former conviction of a felony. She was sentenced to seven years, however, the balance is suspended after defendant serves 12 consecutive weekends. Defendant fined $100. The incident occurred on April 16.
Plea Entered - Jeremy Garrett Thomas of Ponca City, charged with uttering a forged instrument. Defendant pled guilty and sentenced to five years. Upon serving 60 days, the balance is suspended upon the condition he commit no further law violations. Defendant fined $190.24 and $5,000, but $4,500 was suspended. The defendant served his time and was released.
Initial Appearance - Roberta Wyrick of Ponca City, charged with petit larceny. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 5. Attorney status review set for Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Not Guilty Plea - Rigoberto Perez-Gonzalez of Tonkawa, charged with one count of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 9. The defendant pled not guilty. Matter is set for attorney status review on Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Guilty Plea - Scott L. Spurgin of Lincoln. Neb., charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. The defendant pled no contest and was sentenced to one year with all time suspended. He was fined $500. The incident occurred on Aug. 9.
Initial Appearance - Hugo Peters of Ponca City, charged with driving while impaired. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 10. The defendant pled not guilty at his initial appearance. Attorney status review set for Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Not Guilty Plea - Mitchell Floyd Pepper of Newkirk, charged with one count of petit larceny and one count of unlawful possession of marijuana. The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 11. Defendant pled not guilty at his initial appearance. Attorney status review will be held on Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Initial Appearance - Samuel Dean Wadsworth of Ponca City, charged with unlawful possession of controlled dangerous substance (marijuana and diazepam). The alleged incident occurred on Aug. 13. Defendant appeared and pled not guilty. Matter set for attorney status review on Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Plea Entered - Jeremy Garrett Thomas of Ponca City, pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to deliver a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). Defendant sentenced to five years, however, after serving 60 days, the balance is suspended upon the condition that no further violations occur. He was fined $190.24. The incident occurred on June 6.
Guilty Plea Entered - Gary Wayne Milligan of Tonkawa, charged with knowingly concealing stolen property. Defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to five years with credit for time served. Defendant ordered to pay $95. The incident occurred on July 3.
Count Dismissed - Dale Lindsey Jann of Newkirk, charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana) after former conviction of two or more felonies. State moved to dismiss the second count. Defendant pled guilty to the first count and was sentenced to one year. Execution of sentence was suspended and defendant ordered to pay $200. The incident occurred on Oct. 25, and Nov. 4, 1995.
Hearing Rescheduled - Melissa Dawn Bonner of Ponca City, charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. The alleged incident occurred on June 19, 1995. Preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 12.
Hearing Rescheduled - Jodi Nichole Hilbert of Ponca City, charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. The alleged incident occurred on June 19, 195. Preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 12.

War Veterans Dance Saturday

VFW Post No. 9145 (Wha-Shu-Shay), Marland, will hold a War Veterans Dance Saturday at the Ponca Cultural Center in White Eagle, five miles south of Ponca City. The dance is to honor all war veterans. The public is invited to attend.
Host Gourd Dance Club is Horse Chief Eagle descendants. The Gourd Dance will start at 2 p.m., with dinner at 5:30 p.m. The parade in will be at 7:30 p.m., followed by war dances at 8 p.m. For further information, contact Post Commander Keith Buffalohead, 762-4387.

Two P.C. Teens Still In Intensive Care

Two Ponca City teens remain in intensive care at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an accident which occurred Sunday, according to a hospital supervisor.
Anna L. Kent, 19, and Michael Hinman, 16, are listed in stable condition. Kent received head, trunk internal, trunk external, arm and leg injuries. Hinman suffered head, trunk internal, arm and leg injuries.
Kent was southbound on Waverly Street and collided with a car traveling east on U.S. 60, after she failed to stop at the stop sign, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Steve Little.
The victims were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident.

Nearly News

NN has bad news for Christian music fans - 4Him and Point of Grace are sold out. If you didn't get a ticket for Thursday night's concert in the Stillwater Gallagher-Iba Arena, it's too late. NN understands all 4400 tickets for the concert, which is being sponsored by 88.7 FM Christian Radio, have been sold out.

United Way Update

Arthritis Foundation Gives Support
(Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of articles describing the services provided to the community of Ponca City by United Way's 17 member agencies)
The Arthritis Foundation is a source of help and hope for nearly 40 million Americans who have arthritis, according to Kelly Peck, program director for the Arthritis Foundation. Over 280,000 children are affected.
"Chances are that you or someone you know has arthritis," said Peck. "It causes pain, stiffness and sometimes swelling in or around the joints. It can make it hard to do the movements you rely on every day for work or taking care of your family. But you can take steps to avoid arthritis or to reduce pain and keep moving."
The Foundation supports research to cure and prevent arthritis and seeks to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis. Arthritis affects one in every seven Americans. It affects people of all ages, but it most often comes on as a person gets older, confirmed Peck.
"It usually lasts a long time, and for many people, it may not go away," she stated.
Formed in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation is the only national, voluntary health organization that works for all people affected by any, of the more than 100 forms, of arthritis or related diseases. Volunteers nationwide help support research, professional and community education programs and numerous services for people with arthritis.
Services provided by the Foundation include free educational material, chapter newsletters, support groups, Arthritis Foundation/YMCA Aquatic Programs, exercise video tapes, physician referrals, self-help courses, PALS telephone support program for patients, Family Fun Days and Juvenile Arthritis Camp.
A special council of the Foundation, the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization is composed of children, parents, teachers and others concerned specifically about juvenile arthritis.
United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, Salvation Army and YMCA.

New Phone Contract Approved

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - The Kay County Board of County Commissioners signed a contract for Southwestern Bell's Plexar II telephone service on Tuesday. The new service will save the county $266. on its phone bill.
In other new business, approval was given for a road crossing permit for Ponca Iron and Metal, at its new location, south of Ponca City. In addition, the board approved a resolution to assume liability on the recently acquired motor grader.
Election Board claims in the amount of $2,999.18 were approved for payment as well as $2,074.33 to reimburse the District Attorney's Office for telephone expenses.
Patrick D. Zehr, Director of Emergency Preparedness, was approved as the authorized agent to provide to State and Federal Emergency Management Agency for Federal assistance, assurances and agreements in behalf of Kay County.
Additionally, bridge inspection costs of $687.80 for three Kay County bridges were approved for payment.

Law Alliance Uniting to Give Better Security

The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Alliance is uniting with local, county and state agencies to give Oklahomans the safety and security they deserve, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Every year for the past eight years, Oklahoma has become more violent. The alliance is dedicated to fighting for the resources to educate the public, debunk some myths and expose truths about Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
The Alliance will meet in Enid on Sept. 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cherokee Strip Conference Center, 123 West Main Street, in the Chisholm Trail Room. The meeting will be sponsored by the Enid Chamber of Commerce and the City of Enid.
State Senator Ed Long will be present, as well as the State Attorney General Drew Edmondson, Commissioner of Public Safety Bob Ricks and director of various public safety agencies and law enforcement associations.
The town meeting is designed to be informative and interactive, according to Kym Koch, with the OSBI. The group is interested in learning what Oklahomans are willing to do to fix the criminal justice system.
The public is invited to this program. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Enid Chamber of Commerce at (405) 237-2494 or Koch at (405) 848-6724.

Armed Robbery Investigation Handled by FBI

No arrests have been made in the armed robbery that occurred at the Kanza Travel Plaza last Friday, according to Dan Vogle, FBI spokesman. The Plaza is located at the Braman exit on Interstate 35.
Vogle confirmed that there are no suspects and no charges have been filed. He stated that the FBI is investigating the incident since tribal funds may have been involved.
The Kay County Sheriff's office contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 4:05 a.m. on that day to report that two white men robbed the convenience store armed with revolvers. The men were reportedly wearing flannel shirts and blue jeans. The subjects were last seen walking behind the motel.
The business is run by the Kaw Tribe. No information has been obtained from the Kaw tribal police.

Utility Authority Offers Rebate For Heat Pumps

Electric heat pumps actually keep users cool in the summer and toasty in the winter, according to the Ponca City Utility Authority.
An electric heat pump does not heat or cool the air. Instead, it transfers air from one place to another like a railroad station for hot air. Warmth from outdoor air rides in during the winter, and uncomfortable heat inside your home hitches a ride outside during the summer.
Most traditional heating or cooling systems use electricity to heat or cool the air in your home. This takes more energy than a heat pump, which transfers air.
Although replacing your current heating and cooling system with a heat pump may cost a bit more now, you will see the difference in your electric bill, confirmed Danny Weingartner, Residential Energy Auditor for Ponca City.
"Heat pumps are good for your utility bill and for the community," Weingartner said. "After installing a heat pump, you will be helping to conserve energy and saving yourself some money."
Heating and air-conditioning dealers and contractors can provide you with more information about heat pumps. To find out about PCUA's rebate and loan programs for heat pumps, contact Weingartner at 767-0405.

Smoke Detector Follow Up Study Set This Month

The Oklahoma State Department of Health will conduct a follow up smoke detector prevalence study in Ponca City during September, according to Fire Chief Larry Mullikin.
Approximately 112 households will be studied. Two off-duty firefighters will assist with the survey and will wear their fire department uniforms.
Each household participating will be given enough smoke detectors and/or batteries to adequately cover their home, stated Mullikin. Additionally, the survey will be a positive education effort for the community. The fire department will be given the results of the survey to aid in future fire prevention planning.
The State Department of Health will also send the fire department additional batteries for the 1996 "Change Your Clock - Change Your Battery" campaign and provide smoke detectors, batteries and prevention materials for the 1997 smoke detector campaign.
"In 1995, the last smoke detector study found that 40 percent of the homes in Ponca City did not have a working smoke detector despite continued efforts on the part of the fire department to distribute, install and educate citizens on the need and life saving ability of smoke detectors," Mullikin said.
If you have any questions concerning the study or smoke detectors, contact the Ponca City Fire Department at 767-0361.

P.C. Fourth Lighted Christmas Parade Plans Being Made

Preparations have begun for the fourth annual lighted Christmas parade to be held Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., according to Main Street Coordinator Tamara Sharp. The city of Ponca City is joining the Ponca City Main Street Authority in this effort.
"All interested groups, individuals, neighborhoods, businesses and industries are encouraged to take part in the parade with a lighted float or entry," stated Sharp. "Your entry can be a float, a boat, a bike, a trike, walking carolers, a kazoo band or a marching band," she added.
"Imagine the look on the children's faces at this year's annual parade of holiday cheer and lights," Sharp noted.
Lighted floats will be judged and prizes awarded. Early entries will receive prime positions. For more information, contact Sharp at 763-8082.

Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday

The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.
The test is scheduled throughout the year.
Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.

NEWS BRIEFS

Free Car Wash - Ponca Mid-High (East) Chorus Parents at Wal-Mart and United 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Roosevelt PTA To Meet - Roosevelt PTA will celebrate the 100th anniversary of PTA at 7 p.m. Thursday during its first general meeting of the school year. The birthday party, in the school gym, will include fun and refreshments for Roosevelt Elementary school students and families. The party is for children and adults, so no babysitting will be provided.

New Hours - The Ponca City Utility Authority Billing Office will extend office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Sept. 9. Sherri Tapp, Utility Billing office manager, reminds citizens, "Don't forget, our office is open through the lunch hour for customer convenience."

Grass Clipping Tip - Grass clippings placed in alleyway grooves can create moisture, which creates a deep hole, not to mention odor problems, according to the Solid Waste Department. Remember not to deposit or scatter trash, garbage or other refuse on any public street, alley or public property. Contact John Meadows, Recycling Coordinator for the city, at 767-0412, for more information on the effective use of grass clippings.

Fire - Ranch Drive Fire Department responded to a car fire a half mile south of the fire department on Oklahoma 156 at 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Ponca City Police Department.

Vandalism - A man in the 2700 block of North Waverly Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to report vandalism to his vehicle. He informed the PCPD that the vehicle was shot through the radiator. An officer took a report.

Forged Check - An employee from a business in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday that his business received a forged check. A report was taken.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 11:12 a.m. Tuesday.

Dumped in Ditch - A man in the 3500 block of Springwood contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday to report a subject in a white van dumped a foul smelling substance in the drainage ditch. An officer reported the substance was carpet cleaning refuse. The subject was advised to discontinue this practice.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man at the police department at 4:53 p.m. Tuesday on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear.

Burglary - A man in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday that items were taken from a vehicle. An officer took an auto burglary report.

Theft - A Ponca City police officer took an auto burglary report in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday. Speakers, equalizer, CD's, tapes, shaving kit and a bag of clothes were taken, according to the victim.

Vandalism - A man in the 2000 block of Oriole Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday regarding theft and vandalism. An officer took a report.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 25-year-old man at the police department at 8:28 p.m. Tuesday on a local warrant for failure to appear.

Fire - The Ponca City Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire at U.S. 77 and Hubbard Road at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Ponca City Police Department.

In Custody - A 19-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer in the 800 block of North Oak Street at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old man at the police department at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Destruction - A woman in the 100 block of South Pine Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 1:58 a.m. Wednesday to request an ambulance for a subject who was bleeding. The subject allegedly put his hands through a window. The victim was taken to the emergency room by a private vehicle. An officer took a destruction of private property and a warrant request was made.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 34-year-old man in the 800 block of South First Street at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday for public intoxication and resisting arrest. A report was taken.

DEATHS

Darrell D. Overman

Darrell D. Overman, part-time resident of Ponca City and Las Vegas, Nev., died Sunday Sept. 1, 1996, in Topeka, Kan. He was 62.
The funeral will to be held at 1 p.m., today, at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Coy Light, presiding. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka, Kan., under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Darrell D. Overman was born Jan. 5, 1934, at Eskridge, Kan., the son of Clayton Ray and Ester Bell Overman. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1951, later attending the University of Kansas and Washburn College, Topeka.
He was married to Barbara Ann Barraclough on June 6, 1953, in Fayetteville, Ark. and they established their first home in Topeka. In 1953, Overman entered the U.S. Army and served tours of duty in Germany and France before his honorable discharge in 1955.
Overman began employment with Conoco in Kansas City in 1956, transferring to Ponca City in 1973. He was an associate director in computer operations at the time of his retirement in 1989, completing 33 years with Conoco. Overman was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the Elk's Club in Ponca City. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and helping others.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home; three sons, Jeffrey of Overland Park, Kan., and David and Steven, both of Ponca City; two daughters, Janice Fish of Elk City and Susan Morgan of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Richard of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lynn of Topeka; three sisters, Betty Hendrix and Dorisbell Jackson, both of Topeka, Kan., and Benita Essary of Mayetta, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Shandal, Nicole, Nicholas, Matthew, Lacie, Chelsea and Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Clayton in 1975; and one sister, Jo Ann Mansmaker.
Casket bearers will be Mike Walsh, Don Fleming, John Flaspohler, Bill Reichert, Sheldon Ballard, and Ernie Clegg. Honorary bearers will be Les Gilliam and Kent Morgan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Great Plains Diabetic Research Center, 200 South Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211-2127 or to Diabetic Research, c/o Paula Wright, Pioneer Bank and Trust, P. O. Box 111, Ponca City, OK 74602.
paid obituary

Services Pending

Chissoe Iron

Chissoe Iron, Ponca City resident, died early this morning, Sept. 4, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 41. Survivors include his parents, Levi and Sylvia Iron of Ponca City. An evening vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Grace Memorial Chapel and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Funerals
Thursday
J.L. Hisey - Funeral at Trout Funeral Home chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

AREA CALENDAR

August-September 2
Exhibit "First Americans, First Oklahomans" at Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
August 29
Free Craft Program, Kate Lewis of STAMPIN' UP!, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, Call Julie Rutter 767-0345 for information.
August 30-31-September 1
Ponca City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Air Show, Ponca City Municipal Airport, North Waverly Street.
September 3
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
September 5
North Central Equine 4-H Group, 6 p.m. ride, 7 p.m. meeting, Colbath Home, 765-7119 for more information.
Senior Citizens Dance, 7-10 p.m., Music by Country Fever Band, Kaw City Community Building.
88.7 FM presents Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian groups 4Him and Point of Grace concert, 7:30 p.m., Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater.
September 6-7
The Land of Country 10th Annual Antique and Craft Festival, Hutchins Memorial Building, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, Ponca City, benefit for the new Domestic Violence Shelter.
September 7
American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities.
Richard Higgs, Tulsa author, speaking to NOW, 10 a.m., Ponca City Library, about new book "Bringing in the Sheaves." Autographing, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Kaw City Volunteer Fire Department Seventh annual Calf fry, Pork Barbecue and Beverages, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Kaw City, $5 advanced, $6 at the door, proceeds for fire department equipment.
September 8
American Legion Post 14 Golf Scramble, 11 a.m., Lew Wentz Golf Course, Ponca City, $15 per person, cutoff date Sept. 4, 5 p.m., contact American Legion Post 14 Ray Lunsford or Maurice Johnson (405) 765-9073.
Grate Ponca City Spelling Bee, 1 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
September 10
Major Everette VanHoesen, speaking on the Neighborhood Watch Program, 7 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m., McCord School.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, U.S. 60 at Keeler Road.
Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road.
September 12
Kaw Lake Association Lunchtime Open Meeting, noon, Crown and Rose Pub, Fourteenth Street, Ponca City, Dutch treat lunch, general public and members invited.
September 13
Benefit Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, $5 at the door, features Country Mile playing country music and The Imposters playing rock and roll. Benefits Hospice of Ponca City, Ponca City VFW, East Prospect Avenue.
September 14
Kaw City Annual Citywide Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by Kaw City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Benefit Pancake Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Marland Mansion Estate Grounds, 901 Monument Road, proceeds to Hospice of Ponca City.
10th Annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off and Oklahoma State Bar-B-Que Championship, 11 a.m., hosted by Professionals Today, benefits Hospice, Marland Estate Grounds, Ponca City.
September 16
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Ostomy Support Meeting, 7:30 p.m., program to be announced, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Conference Room B, Ponca City.
September 17
Runoff primary election. Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Women's Bible Study "Claim Your Joy," 7-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Parlor, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City.
September 18
Women's Bible Study "Claim Your Joy," 9-10:45 a.m., First Baptist Church Parlor, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City.
September 19
Senior Citizens Dance, 7-10 p.m., Music by Country Fever Band, Kaw City Community Building.
September 21
Mary Gubser, Tulsa author, autographing "Mary's Recipe Box," and her other books, "Mary's Bread Basket and Soup Kettle," and "Quick Breads, Soups and Stews," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
September 24
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
September 26
George Stanley, Lawton, autographing "The Scaredy Cat Series," 3:30 to 5 p.m., special guests include second graders from Woodlands School earlier in the afternoon, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
Vietnam Veterans, 7 p.m., Pioneer Motor Bank, Fourteenth Street and Lake Road, Ponca City.
September 28
Tulsa author Joyce Hifler, autographing "Cherokee Feast of Days," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
September 27-29
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre, Ponca City.
October 1
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
October 3
Children's performer, Monty Harper, Stillwater, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Senior Citizens Dance, 7-10 p.m., Music by Country Fever Band, Kaw City Community Building.
October 4-5
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, Ponca City.
October 5
American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities.
Jodie Larson, Tulsa author of "Deadly Company," speaking to NOW, 9:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
October 5-6
16th Annual Marland Estate Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion Estate Grounds, Ponca City.
October 7
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
October 15
Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Northern Oklahoma Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa.
October 17
Senior Citizens Dance, 7-10 p.m., Music by Country Fever Band, Kaw City Community Building.
October 18
Billie Letts, Durant, author "Where The Heart Is," reading and autographing, 6-8 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
October 19
Fairfax Annual October Heritage Days, food and craft booths downtown, 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon; parade, 10 a.m.; talent show, high school auditorium, 7 p.m.
Betty Rohde, Gore, Okla., author "So Fat Low Fat No Fat," and "More So Fat Low Fat No Fat," autographing and leading seminar on Fat Free Cooking, 1-2 p.m., Conference Room C, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
October 22
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
Mahenwahdose Productions - Will Hill, program on Standing Bear, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library Programming Room, free.
October 24
"Songs of the Heart - Every People's Native Music," by Dr. George and Camille Stevenson, accompanied by Lillian McConnel, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
October 27
Romance authors Karen Kay and Heather Cullman, autographing, 3-5 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
November 2
McCord Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McCord School.
Carrie Dickerson, author "Aunt Carrie's War Against Black Fox," speaking to NOW 10 a.m., Ponca City Library, autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Oklahoma Children's Theatre, "Puff the Magic Tail," 1:30 and 4 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
November 5
General election. Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
November 9
Lou Dean Jacobs, author "Angels In Disguise," autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.

FAMILY LIVING

Quilting Author To Speak At Pioneer Guild Meeting

Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild will meet Monday at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. Stitch and Assist will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration for the meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The business meeting will start at 12:30 p.m., followed by Show and Share and the monthly program.
Greeter will be Dorothy Bobbitt, and hostesses will be Beverly Carpenter, Elaine Hughes, JoAnn Westphalen, and Marcille Gosting. The program will be "Computer Applications in Quilting," by Fran Iverson Gonzalez of Edmond.
Ms. Gonzalez is owner of "Quilting Configurations" and has authored several quilting books, including "EQ2 Simplified: The Basics," "Christmas Trees, O' Christmas Trees!," "Crows in the Cabin," "Off the Beaten Path," and "Navajo." She has taught many quilting classes in Oklahoma, as well as teaching at the North Carolina Quilt Symposium in May. She will teach an all-day workshop, "Crows in the Cabin, Tuesday. "Crows In the Cabin" is an updated version of the classic "Flying Geese in the Cabin" quilt design.
Inspired by Trudie Hughes' interpretation of this traditional pattern, Ms. Gonzalez has developed a precise, yet simple, method for creating the intricate blocks quickly and easily. For information and to sign up for the workshop, call Vickie Manek, 767-1951, as quickly as possible. Reservations and some advance preparation are needed.
Members are reminded the Oklahoma Quilt Works Challenge is due at the Monday meeting. Each member should have a fund-raising packet. Members may check with Toni Hereford if a packet is needed.
Elaine Hughes would like each member to check their personal library for any PAQ Guild quilting books, stencils or patterns, that may have been overlooked. Please return any "lost" books at the next meeting. (About 50 books can't be located.) Members are also advised that Sept. 10 is Entry Day at the Kay County Free Fair. Members are encouraged to enter their quilts. PAQG sponsors four premiums in quilting.
The Winter Wonderland Wallhanging Challenge is due at the Dec. 2 meeting, and members are encouraged to enter.
All members are asked to bring their quilted items to Show and Share. Contact Mary Catherine Detten, 765-9364, for babysitting reservations by Friday. Contact Jerry Moore, PAQG president, 765-4185 or Cindy Wilson, vice president, 765-6911, for other Guild information.

Longwood Community Schedules Reunion

The fourth reunion of Longwood Community will be held Sept. 14 at Lake Ponca shelter houses No. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a potluck luncheon shared at 12:30 p.m.
Former students, residents and friends of Oak View, Foster, Enterprise and Maple Grove districts are invited to attend.

Golf Classic Entertainment To Include 'Elvis' & 'Marilyn'

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
They may not get off at the "Bus Stop," or stay at "Heartbreak Hotel," but Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley are slated to arrive Friday in Ponca City for performances at the Ponca City Country Club, as a part of the entertainment at the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic.
Keeping with the theme, "A Taste of the Silver Screen," "Marilyn" will be portrayed by Madison Milone, and Aaron Patrick will be featured as "Elvis." Arrangements for their appearances were with SRO Events, Inc., of Tulsa.
After greeting guests Friday evening, the famous duo will be entertaining in the lounge. Friday is the first day of play for the benefit tournament.
Milone does a number of show songs, including the much requested impersonation of Marilyn singing "Happy Birthday" for President John F. Kennedy.
Aaron Patrick works with the "Irresistible" band and is known for his elaborate presentation of Vegas-style Elvis shows. After appearing with "Marilyn" on Thursday, he will be performing with "Irresistible" Saturday evening in the lounge again.
Thursday evening entertainment includes Hutton Jones appearing in the lounge. Caricature artist Steve Quinn will be there also.
Performing in the Ballroom with the big band sound Friday will be "Smilin' Vic and the Soul Monkeys." On Saturday, a contemporary band, "The Big Chill from Dallas," is slated to play in the Ballroom.
Thursday Schedule
The tourney's activities are slated to get underway Thursday with registration, and sign-up for the women's activities from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Patty Allen is in charge of the women's events. A continental breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. in the Ballroom.
Women golfers will meet in the women's locker room at 8:30 a.m., and tee off for their tournament at 9 a.m. Men golfers will be playing practice rounds also on Thursday.
A sandwich buffet will be served in the grill room 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A luncheon buffet will be held in the dining room from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., is the pro-am "horse race" starting at No. 1 tee.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at the clubhouse from 7-9 p.m. Entertainment begins at 8 p.m. in the lounge.
The tournament benefits the Opportunity Center for Retarded Children Foundation.

SPORTS

Public Hearing Set on Changes

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will conduct a public hearing in Ponca City on Monday to get input from the public on proposed hunting regulation changes.
The hearing will be in the Business Education Center of the Pioneer Technological Center, 2101 North Ash. It will be one 18 hearings the department will hold across the state.
The proposals for which the Department will be soliciting comments include:
- Changing quail season dates to open the first Saturday in November and close Jan. 31.
- Opening all Canada goose closure areas except Vann's Lake proper.
- Extending bobcat season to run from Dec. 1 through February 28, removing the daily bag limit on bobcats and changing the season limit from eight to 20.
- Allowing the use of private bobcat tagging stations and allowing a 75 cent per tag fee.
- Eliminating "let off" restrictions on archery equipment.
- Changing the fall firearms turkey bag limit in Pawnee County from one bird of either sex to one tom.
- Changing the spring turkey bag limit in Seminole County from two toms to one tom.
- Opening the remainder of Garfield County (south of Hwy. 412) to one tom during the fall firearms turkey season.
The Department also will be asking sportsmen to provide comments on a proposal to consolidate and simplify the regulations governing some of the Department's public hunting areas. In addition, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has asked to make a few parcels of Corps land open to shotgun with pellets or bow and arrow only. Descriptions of these areas will be provided at the hearings.
Bill Powers of the Kaw Lake headquarters for the Corps notes that several areas at Kaw Lake - mainly between the swimming beach Osage Cove, along with some small areas at Washunga Bay and Trader's Bend - have been open to shotgun and archery for several years. He added the Corps has no plans for additional areas.
"These hearings are an opportunity for hunters to provide us with their input on the regulation changes we are proposing," said Richard Hatcher, game chief for the Wildlife Department. "With 18 sites throughout the state there should be a hearing within a short drive of nearly everyone. We also will accept written comments by mail so if someone can't attend one of the meetings they can still let us know what they think about the proposed changes."
Hatcher said he expects most of the proposals to be well received, especially extending bobcat season and opening the Canada goose closure areas.
"Our recommendation to change quail season dates will probably stimulate the most discussion, but if last year is any indication, I think hunters will agree with our recommendation," Hatcher said. "At last fall's hearings, a majority of hunters voted in favor of opening the season earlier."
Game biologists with the Department are proposing the change because they believe it would allow for the harvest of birds earlier in the fall, birds which are being lost to predators or inclement weather events. Closing the season at the end of January also would protect broodstock from additional late winter stress.
Copies of the proposed regulation changes are available by calling the Wildlife Department's Game Division (405-521-2739), or by writing to the Department at 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Persons wishing to present their views in writing may do so on or before 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 1996, by mailing their comments to the Department's Game Division.
After the Department has gotten input from the public on the proposals, Game Chief Richard Hatcher and other Department personnel will formulate recommendations based on both public input and biological data. These recommendations will then be presented to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department's governing body. The Wildlife Conservation Commission can then approve, amend, or take other action on the proposed changes. If adopted by the Commission, the changes will become effective in the fall of 1997.

Po-Hi's First Foe Is No Pushover

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Tulsa East Central is definitely not Jenks. But the Wildcats' opening foe this season won't be a pushover either.
The Wildcats changed their non-district schedule this year to get rid of Jenks and Union, two perennial 6A powers, which would allow the Cats to gain some momentum going into the heart of the season.
The Cats' new first-game foe, East Central, is one of the largest 5A teams in the state and has a solid program. The Cardinals jumped to a 7-0 start last year, then lost two of their final three district games. That forced them onto the road for the playoffs where the fell out in the first round.
East Central returns six starters, but the Cardinals are a mostly senior team after graduating 17 seniors from last year's 8-3 team, according to Po-Hi coach Rick Sodowsky's scouting reports.
"They have a good tailback (Riccardo Wells, 5-10, 173 junior) and a pretty good fullback (Ennis Robinson, 6-0, 195 senior)," Sodowsky said.

"The receivers (Larry Smith, 5-11, 170 sophomore; Stanley Lyons, 6-0, 164 sophomore; and Jeremy Decker , 5-10, 168 senior) are decent."
The big questions for the Cardinals are the offensive line and quarterback.
"The offensive line is all new," Sodowsky said. "But they are not bad."
They are also not small. The Cards average just over 220 pounds per player across the offensive front.
The quarterback is senior Chris Canada, who played safety last year. He is a bit of an unknown.
"He has a strong arm," assistant coach Rusty Benson said. "He doesn't look all that fast, but he's tall (6-3, 190) so that may be deceiving."
The Wildcat staff saw East Central in two scrimmages and have "several miles of tape" on the Cardinals. The Cards tripped Tulsa McLain 7-0 on a late TD drive in the first round of the Tulsa All-City scrimmage. They fell to Tulsa Washington in the second round.

"They look to me like they're a big play team," Sodowsky said. "They go two or three downs, make a yard or two and then boom, hit for 17 yards. They go another couple of downs, with little or no gain, and then boom, they go for 25 yards.

"They are a misdirection team with their running game.
"We are going to have to play well to meet the challenge,"said Sodowsky.

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Wildcat Notes - The Wildcats made one more personnel change in getting ready for the opener Friday, moving Ryan Chapman to nose guard.

Po-Hi assistant coach Joe Matlock is pulling double duty after the Wildcat staff came up one assistant short. Matlock is coaching both the running backs and the linebackers.

McQuarters Serves As Cowboys' Spark
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
STILLWATER - R.W. McQuarters will be a spark plug for the Oklahoma State Cowboys this season at several positions. But not on offense.
OSU head coach Bob Simmons said Cowboy fans wouldn't see the all-purpose player from Tulsa Washington on offense this season. He prefers to save the sophomore's abilities for defense and returning punts.
It almost worked Saturday. McQuarters had six returns for 88 yards and seemed on the verge of breaking one all day.

The one he did break - 90 yards for an apparent touchdown with about 2:30 remaining - was called back on a holding call. But that may have been the spark that finally brought the Cowboys to life. OSU drove 93 yards in seven plays in 2:26, overcoming two illegal procedure penalties in the process, to tie the score.
That character building drive at least will give the Cowboys something to build on. It came after it seemed OSU could do nothing right for over three and a half quarters.
McQuarters did not know the flag had fallen until after he finished the run and was headed back to the sidelines.
"I was tired after the run," he recalled of what would have been a career-long return. "When I heard there was a flag it was like all the air went out of me."
Still, he returned to the sidelines urging his teammates to "keep their heads up."
The Cowboys did just that, driving for the tying score and winning in overtime.
McQuarters credits team work with his punt return success and a coach's suggestion for his "almost" touchdown.
"We work hard on that (punt returns) in practice," he said. "The guys did a good job of blocking.
"On the return before this one a Southwest Missouri player cut off the outside. Coach (Tommy) Kaiser (special teams coach), suggested I cut it inside him and that's what I did."
The OSU coaches moved McQuarters from cornerback to free safety this year and for the first game the move paid off. McQuarters was credited with 10 tackles, second only to linebacker Raymond Cato for the game, and had three unassisted tackles.
McQuarters was somewhat noncommittal about not playing on offense this season.
"That's the coaches decision," he said. "I guess he wants to save me for defense and special teams play. I can't do anything about it."
Wherever he plays, the Cowboys will need McQuarters' spark this Saturday when they play Texas Tech in Dallas for their Big 12 opener.
Simmons said he had a hard time understanding how the Red Raiders lost to Kansas State. Texas Tech out-gained the Wildcats 392-160 in total yards, had a 27-10 edge in first downs and held KSU to minus yardage rushing.

Lady Cats Use Big Sixth to Pop Enid

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
It wasn't pretty but it was a win.
The ninth-ranked Ponca City Lady Wildcats committed six errors and trailed unranked Enid 4-3 going into the bottom of the sixth inning before rallying for a 9-5 win in girls' high school softball action here Tuesday.
Ponca City sent 11 batters to the plate in the decisive sixth-inning and plated six runs on four hits and benefited from a hit batsmen and two walks.
Robbi Coffelt led off the inning by getting hit on the shin. Marie Wilson followed with a slap single past a drawn-in infield and Jamie Bellinghausen walked to load the bases. Nikki Andrews came through with an RBI single to tie the game at 4-all and then Christan Hinman flew out to right field on a sharply hit ball. The Enid outfielder tried to pick Andrews off first but failed. Meanwhile, Wilson stole home to break the deadlock.
After a strikeout, Sarah Pameticky walked to reload the bases and senior catcher Kara Sneath followed with a two-RBI single. Julie Schiltz walked on four pitches to fill up the bases once more and Coffelt (who was 2-for-2 on the day with three RBIs) knocked in two with a stinging single to put the Cats up 9-4.
Enid didn't go down easily, though, in the top of the seventh. Aided by two Ponca City errors, the Pacers loaded the bases with one out and scored on a two-out walk, putting the tying run at the plate. But Bellinghausen picked up her fourth strikeout of the game to finish up the win.
Bellinghausen allowed just one earned run in picking up her seventh win of the year against six losses.
After a four-base throwing error by Coffelt on Enid's first batter allowed the Pacers to go up 1-0, the Poncans came back with a three-run first.
Freshman outfielder Alana Smith got things started with a leadoff bunt single and Pameticky doubled her home to tie the game. A one-out error allowed Schiltz to reach and Pameticky to score and then Schiltz stole second. Coffelt drove in Schiltz with a base hit and the Cats led 3-1.
But that was about all the offense Po-Hi could muster until the sixth. Enid scrapped back with two runs in the fifth and another in the sixth to reclaim the lead before the Poncans got back in gear.
The win improved the Lady Cats to 12-9 on the season and they next host Jenks Thursday for doubleheader Frontier Conference action beginning at 4 p.m. at the high school field located behind the Ponca City Middle School on West Grand.
After losing a pair to Sand Springs, the Lady Cats have won six of seven games and went 5-1 in the high-powered Edmond Classic to take the consolation title.
On the second day of the tournament the Poncans went 2-1 but lost the all-important first game to Putnam City West, 6-0. The Cats came back to defeat Edmond Santa Fe, 4-1, and Edmond Memorial, 2-1.
Schiltz took the loss against PC West and recorded the win against Edmond to leave her pitching record at 5-3 on the season with a pair of saves. Bellinghausen won the Santa Fe game.
Against Santa Fe, Schiltz stroked a two-out, two-run home run in the first inning to get the Poncans off to a good start. The Wildcats also scored twice in the third.
Smith led off with a single, stole second and scored on two passed balls. Sneath (who leads the team with a .340 average and has a team-high 12 RBIs) then tripled and courtesy runner Renee Diebold scored on an error.
Against Memorial, Ponca City came from a run down to score twice in the fifth and take the 2-1 win.
With two outs, Smith singled and stole second. Pameticky doubled to plate the tying run and Sneath singled in the winning run.