Local News and Sports

From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, September 29, 1996

LOCAL
Accused Murderer Pleads Guilty in Death of Woman
Death Penalty To Be Sought In Murder Case
Andrews Named Finalist For Mayor of Year Award
Nearly News
P&R Offers Fitness Classes
Engineering Fees for Bridge Project On Kay County Commission Agenda
PC Tomorrow Will Postpone Fund-Raising Effort for Awhile
Intelligent Kid Music Featured by Writer
Historical Association Receives National Award for History Book
Burn Victim Remains In Serious Condition
Planning Board To Hear Request
Lots of Youth Activities Planned for Oktoberfest
United Way Update
Women's Conference Saturday at 1st Baptist
Annual Photography Contest To Be Judged During October
District Court
Conoco's Safety House Returns To Teach Kids
Oct. 8 Sales Tax Vote for New Job Incentives
School Calendar
School Menus
Middle School and Mid High

CITY CALENDAR

DEATHS
Anna Audrey Mulder
Amelia C. Edwards

NEWS BRIEFS

FAMILY LIVING
Program To Open Music Club Season
Local AARP Chapter Elects Slate of Officers
Po-Hi Class of 1934 Plans Reunion Weekend Oct. 4-6
Fall Fashions on Parade
TOPS Names Best Losers
Local DAR Celebrates Constitution Day
50th Anniversary Observed
Vows Join Melissa Glasgow, Cameron Riecker
Thomas, Burris Betrothed
Several Exercise Classes Offered at Local YMCA
Program on 'Aromatherapy' Presented To Garden Club
Reception To Honor Couple
Anniversary Reception Slated
40th Anniversary Celebrated
Xi Gamma Sigma Names Mrs. Ross Valentine Queen
City Horticulturist Is Club Speaker
Guidrey, Brown Engaged
Wedding Plans Announced
Couple Celebrate Anniversary
ABWA Speaker Tells About Standing Bear Memorial
Free Introductory Exercise Classes Offered at Unity
Wheatheart Menu
Special Week To Offer Free Senior Exercise Classes
Five Generations

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

SPORTS
Pioneers Treat Cats Rudely
Harriers Second In Meet
Team Standings
Women's Golf
Woodland Dominates Game In 40-6 Victory Over Liberty
Oh, Brother! Randalls Lead Bucs

LOCAL

Accused Murderer Pleads Guilty in Death of Woman

NEWKIRK - A 26-year-old man pled guilty to charges of first degree murder in District Court Thursday, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Courtney Michael Junior Scott was charged with murder in the first degree after a former conviction of two or more felonies for the murder of Vernadette C. Barnes on Oct. 14, 1995.
Scott shot Barnes in the face with a Colt .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, stated District Attorney John Maddox. The state believes the victim's 3-year old daughter witnessed the shooting.
"The state, in agreement with family members of the victim, recommended life without parole," Maddox confirmed. "I am very pleased that we were able to both convict and sentence this defendant in less than one year. "I attribute this to the excellent investigation by law enforcement and the concise and thorough case preparation by my staff, Maddox continued. "I truly feel that justice has been served."
Judge Leslie D. Page sentenced Scott to life in prison without parole. Scott previously served two prison terms for crimes committed in Tulsa County.

Death Penalty To Be Sought In Murder Case

NEWKIRK - The state will seek the death penalty for a 22-year-old accused murderer, according to Kay County District Attorney John Maddox.
Christopher Howard Davis allegedly murdered his aunt, Billie Joe Davis-Pollard, in Ponca City during Oct. of 1995. He is accused of repeatedly stabbing his aunt with a knife in the home they shared.
Davis' attorney requested a mental assessment and a psychologist at Eastern State hospital in Vinita examined David. Both the prosecution and the defense agreed Thursday that Davis was mentally competent to stand trial.Jury trial for the Davis case is scheduled for Nov. 19, at 9 a.m.

Andrews Named Finalist For Mayor of Year Award

OKLAHOMA CITY - Ponca City's Mayor Marilyn Andrews could be the 1996 Oklahoma Mayor of the Year, according to the Oklahoma Conference of Mayors. Andrews has been selected as one of 12 finalists.
The award recognizes the dedication and commitment brought to the highest elected post in municipal government. It will be presented during the Oklahoma Municipal League Annual Awards Breakfast at the Doubletree Hotel, in downtown Tulsa on Oct. 4 at 8 a.m.
Eligibility criteria require the candidate be an OCOM member and in elected municipal office at the time of the presentation. Also, nominees must complete a minimum of three years of service in an elected municipal office and their municipality as well as be a member of the OML.
Other finalists include: George C. Fina, Piedmont vice-mayor and former mayor; Delford Fox, Davis mayor; Phil Hartoon, Tecumseh mayor; G.L. "Bud" Hollingsworth, Perry Mayor; Joe R. Manning Jr., Cushing mayor; John T. Marley, Lawton mayor; Louis E. Mathia, Miami mayor; S. Marilyn Murrell, Arcadia mayor; Gary D. Rader, Weatherford mayor; Richard Riley, Mustang mayor, and Don Willis, Bethany mayor.
The Oklahoma Conference of Mayors formed in 1991 as an organization to represent the concerns and views of the body of the state's mayors and to serve as a vehicle for the development and implementation of program of multi-jurisdictional cooperation between cities and towns designed to lessen the burden of local government.

Nearly News

In her Ponca City debut, 6-year-old Caitlin Brown sang the national anthem for the opening ceremony at the Kay-9 Dog Training Club's third annual back-to-back Obedience Trial Saturday at the Unity Gym. She is the daughter of Hank and Suji Brown of Tonkawa and is a first grader at First Lutheran school. She enjoys playing with her six dogs and singing all the songs of "The Sound of Music." The Obedience Trial continues today.
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Speaking of performances, if you missed Friday's half-time "Mini-cheer" performance, you missed a real show. Despite the disappointing loss by the Wildcats, the young cheerleaders-to-be whooped it up for the enjoyment of the crowd. The young performers and their older mentors on the Wildcat Cheerleading Squad also started what could become a new tradition - doing the Macarena at halftime. They led the entire stadium in the popular dance. But, in establishing it firmly as a local tradition, the dance should be called the "Poncarena."

P&R Offers Fitness Classes

Fitness programs are available through the Parks and Recreation Department at Unity Gym, on Northeast Woodlands.
Jazzercise is held Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, class is scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Fit for Life classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Additionally, Step Jazzercise can be enjoyed from 5:50 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
For cold weather days, residents can walk indoors from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday, walkers can exercise from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The gym is available on Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. On Sunday, walkers can use the gym from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information on exercise classes, call 762-7243.

Engineering Fees for Bridge Project On Kay County Commission Agenda

NEWKIRK - Consideration of a claim from Brawley Engineering for engineering fees on the Bois D'Arc Bridge Project will be given by the Kay County Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting at the Kay County Courthouse at 9 a.m. Monday.
In other new business, Warren NGL Inc., north of Blackwell, submitted a request for a gas pipeline permit. J & J Utilities, east of Newkirk, seeks a water line permit.
Additionally, bids for county property in the Dixie Hill Addition will be considered. The property was acquired at resale.
Furthermore, John Sothard of CPSK Insurance plans to meet with commissioners regarding various lines of insurance coverages.
The board will convene to executive session to discuss personnel matters.

PC Tomorrow Will Postpone Fund-Raising Effort for Awhile

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Ponca City Tomorrow Board of Directors agreed to pursue fund-raising efforts later in the year during their meeting Wednesday.
Danny Thompson commented that financial and volunteer resources continue to shrink and businesses are inundated with requests for funding. As a result, the board agreed to hold off fund-raising efforts.
Additionally, the directors discussed the idea of becoming a part of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. Keni Ray, chairman, initiated comments from the board on the issue. A group meeting was scheduled with the following organizations: Economic Development, Convention and Tourism, Main Street Authority, Chamber of Commerce, City of Ponca City, Ponca City Public Schools and Pioneer Area Technology. Ray planned to obtain feedback and recommendations for the board to consider.
The idea of consolidating would allow a pooling of resources and efforts should the leadership groups ask for the partnership, Ray said.
"We are merely in the discussion stage," he confirmed.
Commissioner Greg Gregson stated, "To have credibility, PC Tomorrow needs to be separate from the Chamber. I think it is a very low-cost, effective operation and should remain independent."
Mike Trewitt, education chair, stated that the purpose and focus of PC Tomorrow were a little different or beyond the focus of the Chamber.
In the past, a representative from the Chamber attended the PC Tomorrow board meetings, noted Cathryn Ferguson, executive director of PC Tomorrow.
"As a visionary group, PC Tomorrow is a leader," Ferguson reminded the board members.
Trewitt reported that the Partners In Education and Slice of PIE partners had a kickoff party. He believes the project is making progress.
Presenting the Environmental Task Force committee report, Linda Ralston indicated efforts continue in pursuing litter-free events. To complement litter-free events, Betty Marsh requested that the Standing Bear festivities be sanctioned as litter-free. Ralston said she was looking for groups or volunteers to help clean up the grounds on Oct. 26, at 7:30 a.m. and Oct. 27, at 8 a.m.
The idea would promote Make a Difference Day and complement the Standing Bear ceremony. Ralston confirmed the idea needed to be carried forward.
Eight United Way agencies have submitted wish lists for Make A Difference Day activities and four have already been adopted by Partners In Education, according the Mutual Respect and Community Attitude Committee. Ferguson confirmed the city, churches, ladies groups and PC Network committed support for Make a Difference Day activities. Any organizations or individuals interested in participating in Make a Difference Day can contact PC Tomorrow at 767-0823.
Ray reminded members that the Ponca City School System provides bus transportation for a minimal fee. Reservations can be made through the school Transportation Director Jerry Lee.
Glenn Welch, chair of the Transportation Committee, commented that if the upcoming street sales tax passes, work will continue on the Hartford Avenue project next year. He stated that three bridges will be built in Kay County. Additionally, Welch reported that traffic on Interstate 35 has increased.
The board plans to schedule a retreat in November to determine which committees will remain next year.

Intelligent Kid Music Featured by Writer

Children's musician Monty Harper will be appearing and performing some of his special songs for kids from his new cassette and CD entitled "Imagine That - Intelligent Songs for Kids." at Brace Books & More on Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
From his home studio in Stillwater, Harper wrote and arranged 11 new songs for the album. "These songs celebrate and encourage creative thinking. They are entertaining for kids as well as adults because they engage the brain," says the singer. "I want kids to listen, laugh, think, participate, and come away with a real sense of mental accomplishment."
The enthusiastic performer began creating songs for kids in 1989 as a hobby while completing his master's degree in mathematics at Oklahoma State University. He's now a full-time songwriter, performer, and recording artist. His musical styles range from rock 'n' roll to ragtime to pop.
When Harper recently performed at the Ponca City Library he was enthusiastically received by a large audience of children and their parents. From a girl with more names than you'd want to count, to the bizarre world of topology, a graduate level subject in mathematics, the topics Harper sings about are far from mundane.
"I take much of my inspiration from life," he says, "then I inject a bit of the impossible. I use a lot of 'what ifs' when I write songs. I try to really spark the imagination."
"Imagine That" is the fourth collection of original songs by this Oklahoma children's musician. "Jungle Junk," with songs such as "The Kid Who Ate a Bug" and the "Birthday Boogaloo," has been popular at Brace Books & More for the last two years.
"As booksellers, we're really looking forward to Monty performing 'The Brainiacs' about a family who stops watching TV and starts reading books," said owner, Jean Brace.
Humor is a very important element in Harper's music. "There's something amusing in every song," he says, "It doesn't always have to be laugh-out-loud or silly, but I want to at least put a little twinkle in your eye. I'm not trying to get any particular messages across through this album - I just want to present songs that are entertaining, but also challenging. I want kids to listen, laugh, think, participate, and come away with a real sense of mental accomplishment."

Historical Association Receives National Award for History Book

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Eight members of the North Central Oklahoma Historical Association Inc., traveled to Nashville, Tenn., during the second week of September to accept the national AASLH certificate of commendation for their two-volume book, "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted In The Past - Growing For The Future."
The special award from the American Association for State and Local History, is presented at an annual meeting each year to recognize hard work, determination, and excellence in the field of state and local history in the United States
First nominated by the Oklahoma Historical Association in early 1996, members of NCOHA were notified in June of the award, and made plans to attend the national meeting.
AASLH celebrated its 51st anniversary of the awards program this year with the theme "The Place of History - The History of Place." Attending from Ponca City were Paula Denson, NCOHA president; Graydon Brown, NCOHA vice-president; Darlene Platt, historical researcher for the book; Charles Hays and Keith Barley, board members; and Robert Denson, Marquetta Brown, and Nancy Hays.
Bart Roselli, AASLH Awards Committee chair, and master of ceremonies for the banquet said, "None of the award winners tonight set out to follow their callings to preserve local history with the aim of receiving an award. Their accomplishments were gifts they awarded their communities and the profession at large. Their value is immeasurable."
More than 400 persons from across the U.S. participated in the event. Prior to the banquet and awards ceremony, a part of the attendees were escorted to the Museum of Tobacco Art and History for a viewing of exhibits of art and antiques and others visited Centennial Park, where they entered The Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the Parthenon, which houses a 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest piece of indoor sculpture in the western world.
After those tours, both groups toured the Belle Meade Plantation, the 1853 mansion of the Harding and Jackson families, and were fed a typical southern dinner under a huge outdoor tent on the grounds.
Terry L. Davis, executive director and CEO for the American Association for State and Local History, and Donna Russell, director of Belle Meade Plantation, welcomed guests and made introductions.
A dinner performance was presented by Alan Birkemeier, winner of the National History Day competition for Senior Individual Performance.
Guest speaker for the evening was W. Richard West, founding director of the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., a native of Oklahoma, and member of the Southern Cheyenne tribe.
During their stay, the Oklahoma delegation visited an exhibit where they collected valuable information about collecting and presenting oral histories. Some members of the Oklahoma delegation also made trips to the home of Andrew Jackson; Prime Time Country at Opryland, the Tennessee State Capitol building and Tennessee archives; and Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn. before returning to Ponca City.
Future plans by NCOHA members include a booth display at the Standing Bear Statue dedication Oct. 25-26; and exhibiting and selling the two-volume sets each Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 6-Dec. 18, in the Commercial Federal Bank Building.
For more information, interested persons may call Paula Denson at 765-7169 or any of the other local board member.

Burn Victim Remains In Serious Condition

A former Blackwell resident remains in the intensive care unit at Brooks Military Hospital, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, according to his mother, Kay County Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson.
Robert Heath Thompson is one surgery away from having all his burns covered, his mother confirmed. The victim has already endured 13 surgeries. Additional surgeries will be required.
"Heath is now able to talk with us and seems to bounce back after his surgeries," said Emerson. "In our minds, he is much better, however, the hospital still classifies him as very seriously ill."
Thompson is on a soft-gum diet, but still has a feeding tube until his appetite returns.
Emerson verified the areas covering the burns are healing. His hands remain bandaged and he endures quite a bit of pain, she stated.
"Well-wishing cards and letters have kept us up all along," said Emerson.
Emerson, along with Amber Thompson, the victim's wife, must wear sterile masks and gowns to enter his hospital room. The extra precautions help to reduce any risk of infection. Emerson was told that infection and pneumonia are the two biggest dangers her son faces.
"No doubt Heath is alive because we are here," Emerson noted. "God put a lot of His talents in one place; the hospital and staff have been wonderful."
On Sept. 15, the hospital gave special permission for Jacque Emerson, the 4-year-old sister, to celebrate the victim's 21st birthday with him.
The victim has no recall of the accident which left him with third degree burns over 90 percent of his body on July 28.
Thompson and his mother welcome cards and letters. Mail should be addressed to: LC PL Robert H. Thompson, M/F Glenda Emerson, ICU Burn Center Ward 4 South B.A.M.C., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234-5000.

Planning Board To Hear Request

Ponca City Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Public Safety Center to consider a rezoning request.
The rezoning request is for 545 North Ninth from R-1, single family residential, to R-3, Multi-Family/parking Lot for an insurance office. The request is by owner Jim Lee.

Lots of Youth Activities Planned for Oktoberfest

A smorgasbord of children's entertainment, including games, ventriloquist, mimes, jugglers and magicians have been lined up for Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission, according to children's entertainment chairman Tom Spence.
On Saturday Craig Silvey, mime and juggler, will be performing at 11 a.m.; Don Hall, ventriloquist is set for noon; Dooley the Clown is scheduled for 1 p.m., and Brian Cumins, magician, is slated for 2 p.m. On Sunday Dave May, ventriloquist is to be entertaining from noon to 5 p.m.
In the youth participation area back by popular demand will be canoe rides on the lake at the Marland Mansion grounds, where the Oktoberfest is staged annually. The Methodist Youth is in charge of the canoe rides.
Russell Whiles and his three-wheeled bikes for kids will be on hand. The bikes are steered by the children's weight. The Kappa Beta Sorority is sponsoring a ring toss. America's Favorite Purple Dinosaur will be available to have his photograph taken with kids.
Head over heels entertainment will be furnished by the Moon Bounce. The Ponca City Spirit Booster Club is to operate a floating ring toss. The First Church of the Nazarene Women's Ministry are offering face painting.
A bean bag throw is being operated by the Ponca City High School cheerleaders vying for All American cheerleader. The students are trying to raise money to attend competition. Another face painting activity is to be provided by Garfield PTA.

United Way Update

Peachtree Landing Helps Homeless
(Editor's Note: This is the 13th in a series of articles describing the services provided to the community of Ponca City by the United Way's 17 member agencies.)
Peachtree Landing Inc. offers temporary emergency shelter to the homeless. "In cities and towns all across America, a growing number of people are facing the cold, hard, reality of homelessness - and there is a continuous need for emergency social services within our community," stated Peachtree Executive Director, Carmelita Wesbrook.
"Whatever the reason for homelessness, food and shelter are basic human requirements which must be supplied, while socioeconomic recovery is under way," Wesbrook said.
She continued, "Responding to these requirements is where Peachtree Landing begins. Restoring individuals and families to self sufficiency is what we're all about."
While meeting the immediate need for food and shelter, Peachtree Landing provides a variety of counseling service referrals. Residents are offered job counseling, family counseling, and medical care referrals. In addition, continuing education workshops teach various living skills, such as money management, wise shopping techniques, and good nutrition.
Wesbrook said, "All services are directed toward helping residents to become self-sufficient, as soon as possible."
The Peachtree Landing project is governed by a 15-member board of directors, and is operated by paid staff members who coordinate the activities of volunteer workers. "Volunteers are both the heart and hands, which make Peachtree Landing a positive reality," said Wesbrook.
She concluded, "The name 'Peachtree Landing' was chosen because a 'landing' provides a safe and secure place during a storm, and the 'blossoms of the peachtree' symbolize hope and potential."
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 Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, Salvation Army, and YMCA.

Women's Conference Saturday at 1st Baptist

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Today is the final day for enrollment in the upcoming conference for women, titled "Seasons of A Woman's Life" to be held Saturday at First Baptist Church.
The conference, in the newly completed First Baptist Assembly Center will include a continental breakfast and lunch, special music, skits, and special ministry by Betty Sullivan, nationally known inspirational leader and singer.
Women of all denominations are invited to attend the conference, which is designed to touch all phases of a woman's spiritual life and growth from childhood to senior citizen.
A nationally-known speaker, gospel writer and singer, Betty Sullivan, mother of eight equally-talented children, will quote many of her published poems about life, and sing her own gospel and spiritual arrangements.
Mrs. Sullivan has had unique success with large church audiences in her television appearances, as well as with small civic gatherings and with numerous recordings. She writes and creates most of her own gospel music and her poetry is found in several volumes.
Betty and husband Jim and their eight children have traveled as "The Singing Sullivans" for years doing Christian concerts from Memphis to Mexico. The children are now scattered across the U.S., busy with interesting lives of their own, but the Sullivan ministry still continues - thanks to Betty's influence - in many forms from Los Angeles to New York.
Last Christmas the eight (now grown) Sullivan children all returned home for Christmas and performed once again as the "Singing Sullivan's" at special benefit concerts. Funds from the "sold out" concerts were donated to the Women's Resource Center of Norman, which provides counseling, support and care for abused and battered women and children. The success of the concerts formulated plans for annual events.
"Seasons of a Woman's Life," Ponca City Woman's Conference, to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth, Ponca City, OK 74601. Tickets are limited but still available at the Church through Sunday. Childcare will be provided for participants.
For more information about the Women's Conference call Ponca City First Baptist Church (405) 765-4427.

Annual Photography Contest To Be Judged During October

Any photographic process is eligible including black and white, color, hand tinting, non-silver, etc., at the 14th annual Ponca City Art Association Photography competition to be held at the Ponca City Art Center Oct. 6-20.
Hand delivered entries will be accepted 2-5 p.m. Sunday and 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ponca City Art Center. No entries will be accepted after Oct. 2.
An opening reception is planned by co-chairmen, Richard M. Tillman and Dr. Glenn Cope for the photographers, Art Association members and guests from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Oct. 6. Jurors will be on hand at that time to critique entries and award prizes to the winners. All works accepted will be displayed Oct. 6-20 at the Ponca city Art Center.
Although all photo processes are accepted, judging will be in one of two categories - color or black and white. All entries must be original work by the entrant, and not entered in previous Ponca City Art Association photography competitions.
Ponca City Art Association members will be charged $4 per entry and non-members will be charged $5 per entry. If a non-member enters three or more photographs, $5 of that entry may be applied toward the Art Association $10 family membership fee. Entries will be limited to four per person.
Entrants will be classified into one of three divisions including the Student Category for high school age and under photographers; Amateur Category for amateur, nonprofessional photographers or anyone who has not won two first place ribbons in past shows; and Advanced Photographers, who have won two first place ribbons in the past shows or are photographers for hire.
All photographs must be 5x7 or larger. Entries must be mounted and wired for hanging. Matting and/or framing is optional. An identification label, available at the art center, must be attached to the back of each entry.
Top entry judged will be for "Best of Show" and artist will be awarded $100 in prize monies.
Prizes in each category for color photos and in each category for black and whites are $50 for first place, $25 for second place and a $25 gift certificate for third. Two awards of merit will also be issued in each category.
A special Peoples' Choice Award of $50 will be presented at the close of the show. It will be determined by balloting during the exhibition. Each person visiting the show is allowed one ballot to vote for his favorite photo.
Three area artists have been selected as 1996 competition jurors, including Ken Crowder, Michael Kennedy, and Maxine Warren.
Photographs may be picked up following the conclusion of the show, Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 23-26, from 1 to 5 p.m. The Art Association, chairperson(s), or others involved with the competition cannot be held responsible for photographs left after Oct. 26.

District Court

Blackwell
Divorces Filed
Terry Lynn Honeycutt vs. Thomas Leroy Honeycutt.
Ronda Kindle vs. Faron Kindle.
Divorces Granted
Francis Daniel Behrens vs. Christina Ann Behrens. Divorce granted to both. Defendant restored to her former name of Christina Ann Rasor.
Karen Sue Eddings vs. Howard D. Eddings. Divorce granted to both.
Judy Jean Miller vs. Quinton Rex Miller. Divorce granted to both.
Audry Delene Cole vs. Jerry Lee Cole. Plaintiff granted divorce.
Civil Proceedings
Professional Credit Collections vs. Donald L. Riff Jr. Plaintiff granted judgment in the amount of $5,391.53.
Buesing Pump & Supply, Inc. vs. LandMark Oil, Inc. Judgment granted to plaintiff in the sum of $2,936.27.
Bank IV, Oklahoma, N.A. vs. K. Allen Jeffries, et al. Judgment is granted to plaintiff in the amount of $6,209.09.
Valley Lumber Inc. vs. Greg Schuermann. Plaintiff seeking judgment in the amount of $8,451.53.

Conoco's Safety House Returns To Teach Kids

It's baaack!! Conoco's Safety House has returned to Ponca City and is on loan to the Ponca City Fire Department for a tour through local schools during October - Fire Safety Month.
Designed and constructed in 1986 by Conoco Safety employees at the company's Ponca City site, the Conoco Safety House has logged thousands of miles throughout Kansas, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma and has served as an excellent learning platform for childhood home fire safety," said Conoco's Stan Long, one of the original builders.
The Conoco Safety House was made available for home fire education to local Kay County elementary schools during its first six years.
"After that, it was hauled to Conoco locations in neighboring states where it was received just as warmly," Long said.
A scaled-down version of a real house, the Safety House features a stairway, two porches, and upstairs and downstairs bedrooms with windows. It even comes equipped with a smoke machine that enhances the reality of an actual home fire.
"Children are placed in the house and told how to react when they hear the alarm," Long explained. "They are told to drop to the floor and crawl, and are shown how to escape through the windows.
"The artificial smoke impresses upon the children they are in a fire situation and they are responsible for escaping on their own," he added.
The Conoco Safety House will be taken to local schools by the Ponca City Fire Department during October for instructing children in fire survival. In addition to the local schools, the house also will travel to Newkirk, Stillwater, Frontier and McCord schools.
Individuals desiring more information about the Safety House and its schedule can contact Ponca City Fire Department Chief Larry Mullikin at 767-0360.

Oct. 8 Sales Tax Vote for New Job Incentives

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
To pass or not to pass another half-cent sales tax to be dedicated to economic development will be the question on the ballot on Oct. 8, when Ponca Citians go to the polls. According to the Poncans for More Jobs the additional five-year half-penny tax would be used for stimulation of more jobs.
Without figuring any increase in volume, a half-a-cent would generate about $7 million over the next five years.
In 1994, when Thorn Apple Valley was "waiting in the wings," the voters overwhelmingly approved a 10-year, half-cent sales tax, promoted by the Economic Development Foundation for economic development, which included incentives for bringing industry and business here. The EDF states that for every $1 invested in economic development since 1994, over $4.30 will be returned in generated income to the community.
The situation, according to Jim Holt, chairman of the Poncans For More Jobs, is that most of the 10-year tax voted in 1994 has already been committed and more is needed to bring in additional industry to help replace jobs due to the downsizing of Conoco, a major employer.
Holt said, "In 1986 there were 5,000 people employed at Conoco before the Early Retirement Opportunity came along. Since then we've had a fluctuating employment at Conoco. As of Sept. 18, it is 2,132.
"We estimate their projected payroll this year will be $124 million. So if you were to back off, take a look at the lost of almost 3,000 jobs, you can see that our payroll at Conoco would be something over $250 million and that is a tough row to hoe for the people of Ponca City because of the reduction in payroll."
Holt added, "Of course that hasn't just been because of retirements, lay-offs or transfers but it has been a variety of things. I do think in order to repair the damage we're just going to have to make an effort. This time the effort needs to be directed in regards to those companies which are small and emerging companies which are going to employ 10 to 25 to 50 people." He gave the example of how Mertz started out.
"What we need are young new companies on the cutting edge which will come aboard in Ponca City and end up employing small numbers of people at higher wages. The area we need to concentrate on is between $35,000 and $50,000 and that is very hard to do in this day and age. Many of those companies are desirous of being around large metropolitan areas.," Holt said.
EDF Chairman
Pat Mulligan, EDF chairman, said, "The important thing is the need to do something to brings more jobs into town. Besides the fact of the loss of jobs and payroll at Conoco, we look at the unemployment rates in this community, and although we've made some progress we are still sitting here with a 6.8 percent unemployment rate.
"And that has essentially been fairly flat for the past few months and we are not going to be in a position to make additional progress in making inroads to replacing the payroll that has been lost at companies where there has been cuts, nor or we going to be able to replace additional payrolls that may be lost in the future."
Mulligan added, "The important thing is that we have to do something. Then the discussion is what do we do? We believe that the track record that we have and what has been done in the last two years can be continued and is an appropriate step to take to solve that problem. Somehow we have to address the problem. If we just stick our head in the sand and don't do anything things will not be good - that's the bottom line."
Not Everyone Agrees
Not everyone is happy with the prospect of voting another half-cent sales tax for economic development. Ben Tindel, who ran for City Commission in 1989, mayor in 1992, and the District 20 Senate Seat in 1990, has a sign in his yard at urging citizens to "Vote no on half cent sales." Tindel also said he had been paying for a "Vote No" ad in the newspaper.
Asked for his reasoning, Tindel told The News why he is against the issue, "Basically because the rest of the citizens of Ponca City are against it. The EDF as viewed from the citizen's viewpoint has accomplished very little for this city.
"Basically the people of Ponca City don't want the tax and when I say that I mean church groups and the Wheatheart folks at Oak and Grand. Ponca City is basically a retired community now - they can't stand any more tax and that is what the people are saying. Seems like there is not a group that is cohesive enough to come out say 'this is what the people are feeling and saying to themselves.' Let's get it out and let the upper echelon known what we're feeling because we are doing the paying."
Chamber Supports Tax
The Board of Directors of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce went on record Friday with a resolution supporting the half cent tax for job creation. At the last meeting the board voted to allot up to $12,000 to the EDF to help run the sales tax election.
Enid Tax
Enid also will be vying for jobs holding an election in the near future to decide if residents will approve a one-year, three-quarters of a cent sales tax to be transferred by the City of Enid to the Economic Development Authority.
The Enid revenue is to be used to fund the Quality Jobs Program with some of the funds to be earmarked for improvements to Vance Air Force Base facilities and help keep the base open.
Other area cities that have eight percent sales taxes include Bartlesville and Stillwater, while Oklahoma City is at 8.375, Enid and Ada at 8.5, according to the Oklahoma Tax Commission figures.
Currently at 7.5 with Ponca City are Altus, Duncan, McAlester and Ardmore. Tulsa has 7.91 percent and Muskogee 7.75 percent.
Where Did It Go?
Citizens are asking where did it go, in regard to the 10-year half-cent sales tax that voters approved by an 80 percent margin in 1994.
According to the information, provided by the Economic Development Foundation and being used for promotion by the Poncans for More Jobs, these are the answers:
-100 percent has been spent to provide incentive packages for new industry. Not one penny has been used for salaries or EDF administration costs.
- Six new industries with a combined payroll of almost $20 million growing to over $35 million per year over the next three years have located here. Those companies are listed as Thorn Apple Valley, Sykes, Unitherm, Encompass Mold, SLX and Centerline.
- The average incentives for new jobs attracted to Ponca City is $7,000 - the state average is $10,000.
- Local economic development funds have been matched with state funds to stretch incentive packages.
-More than $4 million in grants for City infrastructure have been received due to the new industry.
Incentives Paid or In Process
Kate Kelly, financial director for the City of Ponca City, at the request of The News, put together a list of the funds that have been expended or obligated over the past two years for incentives:
- A total of about $9,128,716 has obligated in incentives with the proceeds of the 10-year half-cent sales tax voted in 1994. The tax earmarked for economic development was used for Quality Job paybacks to the companies coming here or for financing, which is to be paid for with the proceeds.
In each case the final decision rested with the City Commission. Amounts in brackets represent the total obligations for items that remain open.
- Zimmerman Land, which was acquired for the new industrial park on Industrial Road ($184,675 yet to be paid), amount paid, $107,125; Thorn Apple Valley, amount paid $6 million including the Quality Jobs Act payments; Sykes Realty Inc., $1,570,309; Unitherm ($100,000) amount paid $55,520; broker's fee, $130,000; Cookson Building, $350,985; Westminster Land, on Waverly for the Sykes building site, $30,000; closing costs, $179, 639 and interest expense $705,136.
Plans for the New Tax
Why does Ponca City need an additional half-cent tax for jobs? Again according to the EDF literature: "We have created the 1,500 jobs and six new industries we promised in 1994, and we did it a lot sooner than anyone expected. In two years instead of five.
"We have local companies that are now ready to expand and add jobs using the revolving loan pool. We have other quality industries knocking at our door. We can take advantage of these opportunities with additional incentive funds."
The handout continues: "It is important to strike while the iron is hot - we may not have these opportunities next year or the year after that. Now is the time to build our job base. The future of Ponca City's job market is uncertain - we must be prepared to offset future job layoffs."
What Will The New Tax Do?
Here are the EDF speculations of what the new tax would mean: 1,750 jobs; $350 million in payroll over 10 years; three percent per year increased retail sales; $7.5 million per year in spinoff to local vendors and business; $1 million per year in revenue to the city; $500,000 per year in school revenue. The material also claims that it would mean $5 million per year in value of building permits.
Goals of Second Half Cent
The promotional material says that every new company must pledge (in writing) to hire qualified local people first. In phase two of the economic development plan, the EDF also pledges more assistance to existing industry. Another goal is to strive to find new industries with average salaries of $10 an hour or more plus benefits.
Another pledge is to concentrate on smaller companies with growth potential to minimize the effect on the work force and services.
Revolving Loan Fund
If the additional half cent is approved, according the EDF proposal, 20 percent is to be dedicated to make low interest first mortgage loans for buildings and equipment. Companies could participate in the direct incentive program or the revolving loan program but not both.
According to the proposal the revolving loan fund would be administered by a separate Advisory Board of experienced lenders who would provide loan oversight and pre-approval based on published set of loan rules and regulations as well as job creation requirements as part of the lending criteria. All loans would receive final approval from the City Commission.
Another 10 percent is to be earmarked for Industrial Park infrastructure development and a speculation building program.
City To Administer Funds
The EDF has no authority to sign contracts with new industries, this is done by the City Commission. Money for operation of EDF comes from the city's general fund and not the proposed half cent sales tax.

School Calendar

Po-Hi
Monday - The Student Council will hold district meeting at Hutchins at 8:30 a.m. At 1 mp.m. a representative from the University of Kansas will be in Room 210. Junior varsity football will play at Stillwater at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - The Vo-Tech will be touring Pioneer Vo-Tech Center all day. At 9 a.m. St. Mary's School will hold a physical run at Sullins Stadium. A Faculty Meeting will be held in Room F103 at 3:30 p.m. and Student Council will meet in Howell at 7 p.m.
Wednesday - The Vo-Tech will again be touring Pioneer Vo-Tech Center all day. Senior Panoramic Picture will be held at 9:10 a.m. on the front lawn.
Thursday - The Vo-Tech will be touring Pioneer Vo-Tech Center all day and an extra band rehearsal will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the band room.
Friday - Youth Alive will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room A203 and the Varsity Football team will travel to Enid. Game time will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday - A marching contest will be at noon at Pryor and Speech and Debate will travel to Edmond North.
Sunday - No Activities
Mid-High
Monday - Eighth grade red football will travel to Derby and play at 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Eighth grade red football will play at home starting at 5 p.m. then ninth grade red football will play at 6:30.

School Menus

Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, assorted cold cereal, assorted juices or fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Biscuits and gravy, Honey buns, assorted cold cereal, or fruit, milk.
Wednesday- Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, or assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday - Breakfast combo bars, Honey buns, assorted cold cereal, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, assorted fruit, milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Hot wings, steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Amigo burrito, Texas steak sandwich, potato wedge, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - French bread pizza, chicken dippers, veggie dippers, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Baked chicken, pretzel and cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Hot pockets, Indian tacos, refried beans, assorted cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk.

Middle School and Mid High

Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, assorted fruits and juices, milk.
Tuesday - Biscuits and gravy, honey bun, assorted cold cereal, assorted fruits and juices, milk.
Wednesday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, assorted fruits and juices, milk.
Thursday - Breakfast combo bar, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, Assorted fruits and juices, milk.
Friday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, assorted fruits and juices, milk.
Middle School and Mid High Lunch
Monday - Hot wings, steak fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos, Taco Mayo or Hardee's, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Amigo burrito, Texas steak sandwich, potato wedge, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Wednesday - French bread pizza, Chicken dippers, Veggie dippers, Dominos Pizza, Taco Bell burritos, Taco Mayo or Hardee's, chef salads or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday - Baked chicken, pretzel and cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy, corn, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, chef salads, or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday - Hot pockets, Indian tacos, refried beans, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos, Taco Mayo or Hardee's, chef salads or cold sandwiches, assorted fruit, milk.
High School Lunch
Available every day in the high school cafeteria, the Training Table Deli offers pasta with sauce, assorted sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit; the Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn, Taco Bell Burritos, Taco Mayo, Hardee's items, French fries, onion rings, cheeseburgers, enchiladas, hot pockets, chicken wings, hot shots and more. A baked potato bar will be featured on a regular basis at the Training Table.
All American
Monday - Breaded chicken sandwich, French fries, assorted fruit.
Tuesday - Indian taco, Mexi beans, assorted fruit.
Wednesday - Fish sticks/corn break, noodles alfredo, cole slaw, corn on the cob, assorted fruit.
Thursday - Chicken fingers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, assorted fruit.
Friday - Queso and chips, Mexi rice, assorted fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Chicken caccitori, marinara sauce, corn, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, baked potato bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday - Rotisserie chicken, marinara sauce, corn on the cob, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, baked potato bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - Ravioli/hot rolls, marinara sauce, green beans, fresh fruit.
McCord Breakfast
Monday - Doughnuts, juice, milk.
Tuesday - Scrambled eggs, toast, juice, milk.
Wednesday - Oatmeal, toast, juice, milk.
Thursday - Cereal, toast, juice, milk.
Friday - Cinnamon toast, juice, milk.
McCord Lunch
Monday - Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, sliced carrots, cake, milk.
Tuesday - Pizza, green beans, sliced peaches, cookie, milk.
Wednesday - Chef salad, crackers, mixed fruit, cookie, milk.
Thursday - Hot turkey sandwich, potatoes and gravy, sliced carrots, milk.
Friday - Pigs-n-blanket, scalloped potatoes, green peas, applesauce, milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
Tuesday - Chicken fried steak, chef's grilled chicken, fettucini alfredo, Assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Wednesday - Savory Swiss steak, chicken fiesta, pork stir fry, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Thursday - Mexican casserole, fajitas, fish of the day, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Pioneer Technology Center's cafeteria is now open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon p.m.

CITY CALENDAR

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
Today
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
Monday
Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club Pilgrimage, Coach leaves from Cann Center, 8:30 a.m., return 4 p.m., Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge in Oklahoma City, $10 coach, $3 at the gardens, information, 767-1344.
Ponca Playhouse Bridge Fund Raiser, 1-4 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
Tuesday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City and Regional Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner's Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Volleyball Senior Night, 5:30 p.m., Po-Hi vs. Jenks, Old Girls Gym, free.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
Neighborhood Watch Program, 7 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand.
Thursday
Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
Children's performer, Monty Harper, Stillwater, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Friday
Historical Preservation Advisory Board, 10 a.m., Commercial Federal Building, Suite 304, Third Floor, 400 East Central Avenue.
Friday-Saturday
Ponca Playhouse presents "The Octette Bridge Club," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
Saturday
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.
October 5-6
16th Annual Marland Estate Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion Estate Grounds.
October 6
Auditions for "Greetings," Ponca Playhouse, 7 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
October 6-20
Ponca City Art Association 14th Annual Photography Competition, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue, Ponca City.
October 7
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
Auditions for "Greetings," Ponca Playhouse, 7 p.m., Playhouse Building, 301 South First Street.
October 8
Special City Election for half-cent sales tax for economic development.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road, Ponca City.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., McCord School.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Osage Cove Fire Department Building, Keeler Road and U.S. 60.
October 9
Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue.
October 10
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Retail Committee, 8:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
October 11
Salad Luncheon, Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, luncheon $4, public invited.
October 12
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
Friends of NRA Banquet and Auction, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, tickets $15, everyone welcome, call 765-4525, 762-6218, 762-7804, 762-9457.
October 14
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
October 15
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Northern Oklahoma Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa.
October 16
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Design Committee, noon, Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Convention and Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Chamber Office.
October 17
Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
October 18
Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center.
Billie Letts, Durant, author "Where The Heart Is," reading and autographing, 6-8 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
October 19
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.
October 21
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 8 a.m., City Manager's Office, 516 East Grand Avenue.
October 22
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:15 p.m., Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
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.
October 28
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
October 29
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
October 30
Ponca City and Regional Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Commercial Federal Building, Suite 304.
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.
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
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
Lou Dean Jacobs, author "Angels In Disguise," autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
November 11
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Joe Kreger, Cowboy Poet, Westminster Village, 1601 Academy Road.
November 16
Carolyn Hart, Oklahoma City author, autographing "Mint Julep Murder," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
November 25
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
November 28
Thanksgiving
December 2
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
December 23
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
December 25
Christmas
January 1
New Year's Day
February 10
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Mrs. Mac Bradley "Travel Tours for Seniors,", First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
April 14
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Blackwell Police Department "Scams," First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
June 9
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 9 a.m., Installation of Officers, Irene Stone, vice president of OREA, music, Mark and Annie Wynn, Northern Oklahoma College, 1220 East Grand, Tonkawa.

DEATHS

Anna Audrey Mulder

PAWNEE - Anna Audrey (Morris) Mulder, lifelong Pawnee resident, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996, in Tulsa. She was 73.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Pawnee Tribal Roundhouse in Pawnee with the Rev. Duane Pratt officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home of Pawnee.
Anna Audrey (Morris) Mulder was born July 4, 1923, in Pawnee, the daughter of Herbert John and Alice (Simpson) Morris. She grew up and attended schools in Pawnee.
On April 17, 1953, she was married to Herman Merle Mulder in Claremore and the couple made their home in Pawnee. Mrs. Mulder had been employed as a dietitian at Oklahoma State University Student Union in the late 1960s and had also worked at the Pawnee Municipal Hospital. She retired from Indian Health Service in 1985. Mrs. Mulder was a member of the Pawnee Indian Baptist Church, the Native American Church, and an honorary member of the American Indian War Mothers, Pawnee Chapter.
Survivors include four daughters, Rhea Roberts of Muskogee, Donna Wilde of Pawnee, Alice Moore of Wetumka and Iola Mulder of Glencoe; two sons, Art Mulder of Brooking, S.D., and Alan Mulder of Pawnee; two stepdaughters, Blanche Driesen and Hermina Nebben, both of Iowa; one brother, Francis Morris of Merced, Calif.; three sisters, Rowena Salmon and Lois Knifechief of Pawnee, Georgia Mae Adson of Maramec; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 15, 1993; one son, Robert L. Perez; one stepson, Lloyd S. Mulder; one stepdaughter, Betty Goodwin; and her parents.

Amelia C. Edwards

Amelia C. "Kate" Edwards, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 78.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Leon Grider, pastor of Osage Heights Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Amelia C. "Kate" (Kessler) Edwards was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Marionthall, Kan., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kessler. She attended schools in Cherryvale, Kan.
On June 27, 1938, she was married to Ancil Lee Garriott in Bartlesville, and the couple moved to Ponca City in 1940. He preceded her in death May 29, 1962.
On Nov. 20, 1967, she was married to Bill Harlan Edwards and the couple made their home in Ponca City. Mrs. Edwards was employed as a bookkeeper for the Ponca Tank Company and was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed fishing and collecting antiques.
Survivors include on daughter, Sharon "Shea" K. Mora, of Ponca City; two sons, Lee W. Garriott of the home and Leo H. Garriott of Ponca City; one brother, Eugene Pheiffer of Oceanside, Calif.; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Route 9, Box 118, Paul Street at McCord Road.

NEWS BRIEFS

Destruction of Property - A woman in the 2100 block of North Union Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 7:07 a.m. Friday that tires on her car were slashed. An officer took a report. Another report of destruction of private property was taken in the area at 7:39 a.m.

Burglary - The Ponca City Police Department received notification at 8:23 a.m. Friday that a business in the 1900 block of Lake Road was burglarized. An officer took a report.

Drugs Found - A man in the 2300 block of East Hubbard Road advised the Ponca City Police Department at 9:38 a.m. Friday that he found a bag of marijuana. An officer took the drugs to the police department.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at North Fifth Street and East Overbrook Avenue at 12:31 p.m. Friday.

Vandalism - The Ponca City Police Department was advised at 3:40 p.m. Friday that tires were slashed at North Fifth Street and East Liberty Avenue. An officer took a report.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 1900 block of Mary Street at 4:16 p.m. Friday.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday for grand larceny.

Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received notice that an accident occurred in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 6:49 p.m. Friday. An officer took a report.

Subject Held - A 22-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 1000 block of North Peachtree Street at 7:41 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Collision - A non-injury accident occurred at North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue at 9:26 p.m. Friday. A Ponca City police officer took a report.

Curfew Violation - A Ponca City police officer took juvenile girls from Oak Street and West Grand Avenue to the 100 block of South Birch Street at 12:33 a.m. Saturday.

In Custody - A 19-year-old man was arrested in the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue at 1:35 a.m. Saturday by a Ponca City police officer on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 24-year-old man at East Emporia Avenue and North Third Street at 2:02 a.m. Saturday on a Kay County warrant for petit larceny, false information to an officer, failure to stop for a stop sign, no seat belt, no insurance and driving under suspension.

DUI School Slated - Alcohol Training and Education Inc.. will conduct a state certified alcohol and drug substance abuse course known as DUI School Oct. 11 and 12 in Ponca City. Classes will be at the Holiday Inn, 2215 North Fourteenth. To pre-enroll call 765-1998. State-set fee is $85. Residents in the Ponca city area who have had their driving privileges revoked may need to complete an Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse Course to have their license reinstated.

Ponca City Woodcarvers - The Ponca City Woodcarvers meets the first and third Tuesday each month, at the Ponca City Art Center at 7:30 p.m. All persons interested in woodcarving are welcome. For more information about the association, call Bob Oswald 765-9435.

Arrives for Duty - Army Sgt. Sonqua D. Hill has arrived for duty at Camp Humphreys, Pyongtaek-Gun, South Korea. Hill, a medical specialist, is the daughter of James and Shirley J. Anderson of Tonkawa.

Garden Pilgrimage - Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club Pilgrimage to the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge in Oklahoma City. The coach will leave Cann Garden Center at 8:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. Cost is $10 coach and $3 at the Gardens. For information, call 767-1344.

NRA Banquet and Auction - The Friends of NRA banquet and auction will be held Oct. 12, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley Avenue, tickets $15, everyone welcome. Information, call 765-4525, 762-6218, 762-7804, 762-9457.

FAMILY LIVING

Program To Open Music Club Season

Ponca City Federated Music Club will meet Oct. 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center. A salad luncheon will be held at 12:30, followed by the program at 1:30 p.m. A brief business meeting will follow the program. The Davanzatti Duo, composed of cellist Mary Lindsay and pianist Carolyn Hook, will present the program. They will play pieces by Granados, Yilla-Lobos, Bazelaire, and Fritz Kreisler.
Mary Lindsay, cellist and teacher, has her master's degree in cello performance from Wichita State University and her founder of Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Texas at Austin. She served as principal cellist for both university symphonies, and is the coaching cellist and founder of the Ponca City Civic Orchestra.
She has performed as a soloist in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas and in public master classes for Jian Wang, Takayori Atsumi, Zvi Moscowski, Stefan Reuss, Yehuda Hanani, Wendy Warner, David Geber and George Neikrug. She devotes most of her summers to continued exploration of the literature with world-renowned cellist Yehuda Hanani.
A seasoned professional, Lindsay was a founding member of the Ponca City Arts Adventure summer arts camp, for which she has served as chairman of the strings division. She is a judge for the Oklahoma Music Adjudicators Association.
Her students have won many awards and have been accepted to numerous prestigious national string programs. She is currently teaching privately in Ponca City and Wichita, and is an adjunct faculty member of Northern Oklahoma College.
Carolyn Hook has performed as concert pianist with the Tulsa Philharmonic, the Topeka Civic Symphony and the Ponca City Civic Orchestra, and has performed as guest artist at Kansas City Art Institute and Northeastern Oklahoma College at Miami.
She has given numerous solo recitals in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Woodward, Stroud, Anadarko, Ponca City, Topeka and other communities. She has also served as accompanist for Tulsa Philharmonic Choir, Canterbury Choral Society of Oklahoma City, and faculty accompanist at Oral Roberts University, Central Oklahoma University, Oklahoma Christian College and Washburn University in Topeka, where she was adjunct piano faculty member.
Hook has an extensive career of private teaching. Currently, she is adjunct piano faculty member at Northern Oklahoma College, and holds a position as organist at First Christian Church in Ponca City. She is active as a performer, accompanist, teacher and composer. Her graduate and undergraduate degrees in piano performance are from Oklahoma City University.
Lindsay and Hook made their debut as the Davanzatti Duo in March of 1994. The duo has since performed as guest artists for Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Federated Music Club State Conventions, and for various area organizations and events. Hook and Lindsay have also performed as the Davanzatti Trio with violinist Janet Chisolm and with Suzanne Beia (now a member of the Pro-Arte Quartet in Madison, Wis.)
Hostesses for the luncheon are Kathy Wimberley, chair, Barbara Younger, Rachel Taylor, Roberta Motz, Jackie Skidmore, Kathy Tucker, Lenore Mohler, Rhoda Young, Pat Goodman.

Local AARP Chapter Elects Slate of Officers

Carl Balcer, Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislator, recently spoke to the American Association of Retired Persons, Chapter 432, about his primary goals and his obligation to and concerns for senior citizens.
Introduced by Fay Cook, vice president, Balcer spoke about being elected as a Silver Haired Legislator to represent NODA in Kay and Noble Counties in the House of Representatives. Bobby Kihega of Marland was named as an alternate.
Balcer said the Silver Haired Legislature is instrumental in the passage of many laws which benefit older Oklahomans and the entire state, including living wills and public transportation. He said one of his own goals is to find a facility for seniors and to educate seniors about the legislative process. A question and answer session followed.
Balcer will be serving a two-year term in office.
The local AARP meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand at 1 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Ruby Cavanaugh, president, and members were welcomed. Cletus Kitchel led the group in the AARP Creed and the flag salute. Minutes were presented by Elmeta Kodesh, secretary, and Anne Kinneberg, treasurer, gave the financial report. It was announced that Geneva Bolerjack is a new member.
Ms. Kodesh presented the slate of officers to be voted on and members were given an opportunity to nominate from the floor. Local officers may serve a two-year term. Elected as 1996-97 officers were Dr. Ellis Oster, president; Fay Cook, vice president; Elmeta Kodesh, secretary; and Anne Kinneberg, treasurer. Installation of officers will be held in December.
Those honored for birthdays in July, August and September were Ruby Jones, Faye Frick, Wayne L. Good, Russell Wallace, Cletus Kitchel and Helen Watson.
In closing, Ms. Cavanaugh thanked those attending and the hostesses, Helen Watson and Cletus Kitchel, table decorations. Appreciation was also expressed to Mrs. Cook, who served as door greeter, and to those who furnished the birthday cakes, Ms. Watson and Faye Frick.
The next meeting will be held in the dining area of the Wheatheart Center as the podium will be available. Donald Lovesee, Community Coordinator, and Vernon Garwood, District AARP director, both of Blackwell, will be guest speakers. Lovesee will speak on "Make A Difference Day," and Garwood will announce scheduled plans for the training program for the newly elected officers. Guests and prospective members are always welcome to attend the meetings.

Po-Hi Class of 1934 Plans Reunion Weekend Oct. 4-6

The Ponca City High School Class of 1934 has finalized plans for their 62nd anniversary Oct. 4-6. Activities will begin with an Early-bird Get-Together at 5:30 p.m. at Western Sizzlin', (which is optional and dutch treat).
Registration will start Saturday at the Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members will receive name tags, supplemental annuals, programs and refreshments. A quick drive to the high school will be taken to dedicate the Class of '34 memorial bench recently set near the Southwest corner of the Howell Building.
The next few hours will be "free" time to attend Oktoberfest at the Marland Mansion or any other activity in which class members are interested.
Members, spouses, and friends will gather at the Ponca City Country Club at 5:30 p.m. for a social hour, with group pictures being taken by Bob's Picture Box promptly at 6 p.m. The dinner buffet will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program and visitation.
The Sunday morning buffet, which is optional and dutch treat, will be at Golden Corral from 8-9 a.m. to honor the late Bill Sharp, who was a committee member.
To close activities, there will be a "Windup Get-Together," a catered buffet at Grand Central Station, Corner of Central and Fifth Street from 1-4 p.m. After a brief business meeting, the group will finish visiting and saying good-by until the next reunion, perhaps in the year 2000.
Other classmates and friends are welcome to join this ninth reunion by making reservations with Wanda Lee Jones, 765-5396.

Fall Fashions on Parade

PREPARING FOR THE FCE Style Show, "Fall Clothing Extravaganza," which will feature fashions from The Honey Tree, are models Colby and Cash Van Buskirk with Honeytree owner Sherry Potter. The public is invited to attend the show Monday at 7 p.m. in the FCE Building on the Fairgrounds in Blackwell. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served. Other Honey Tree models will include Elizabeth Boyd, Sherry and Bailey Bowers, Cara Cantrell, Pam and Lindsey Dickerson, Marisa Ellis, Courtney, Colby and Robin Hutson, Nancy, Emily and Kelsey Hays, Jackie and Annie Keathley, Katie and Haley Nipper, and Tatum and Blair Turney. Following the style show, FCE members and their families will model clothing designed and made by FCE members. Catherine Detten will narrate. Entertainment will also include vintage clothing and accessories from the 1920s to the 1970s, shown by Jane's Vintage Clothing and Country Time Mini Mall.

TOPS Names Best Losers

TOPS 308 chapter met Monday evening, with Ann McCool calling the meeting to order. Audrey Garroutte gave the devotion, "You Friends in TOPS Are Backing You."
Ms. McCool led the TOPS Pledge and Ms. Flower led the KOPS Creed. Delpha Clemens called roll, and Ms. Flower gave the weight report. Tied for Best Loser were Natalie McCoy, Ann Mistretta, Daphine Robertson and JoAnn Hendrickson. There were two visitors.
Carol Palmer won the "ha-ha" pot. It was reported that Betty Flower has been a KOPS for 10 years, and will receive her 10-year necklace in 13 weeks. It was also reported that members will reveal secret pals next week and draw new names the following week. Juanita Rich read a poem, "Put Christ in Your Life." A group discussion was held and the meeting adjourned.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss.
Brief programs are presented each week. Meetings begin each Monday at 7 p.m. Weigh-in time is from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Local DAR Celebrates Constitution Day

Over 50 members and guests of area chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution attended the Constitution Day Luncheon held Sept. 20 in the American Legion dining room.
Regent Virginia Mair, Ponca City Chapter, presided over the meeting. June Meade, first vice-regent, introduced a special guest, Mayor Marilyn Andrews, and members from Blackwell and Tonkawa chapters.
Attending from Blackwell were Regent Elaine Fulton, Margaret Carter, Mary Helen Denker, Eleanor Wallace, Harriette Wooderson and Virginia Cronin. Attending from Tonkawa were Regent Evelyn Coyle, Mary Lou Craft, Charlotte Hall, Eleanor Hays, Helen Merrell, Ruth Scoles, and Mary Luella Schmook.
Ponca City Chapter guests were Amy Goss, Audrey Jones, Dona Himes and the mother of Virginia Hess, Ina Norris of Scottsbluff, Neb.
Wanza Merrifield gave the President General's Message and Betty Elliott gave the National Defense report. Preceding the speaker, Mayor Andrews read the proclamation declaring Constitution Week. Pauline Rouse, Ponca City Chapter, was chairman for Constitution Week.
Jan Prough, second vice-regent, introduced State Regent Jo Ann Sterling, who spoke to the members about the Constitution. Sterling preceded her talk by complimenting Ponca City on the Cultural Center. She arrived early to view the artifacts housed at the Center.
Sterling spoke about the Constitution as the framework of the government, explaining that it was safe as long as the people had the will to uphold it.
"Our forefathers wanted a strong national government. They gave general grants of power. The constitution was worded it so that it could be interpreted as times changed. This depends on the decisions of judges, the actions of the president and the feeling of the people at the time." she said.
She pointed out there had to be some means of formal amendments. The amendment must be proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by a Constitutional convention. The amendment must then be ratified by twothirds of the states or a Constitutional convention. "The convention method is difficult and not often used. The last time it was used to propose an amendment was 1969 and then it was dropped before the process was completed," she said.
Sterling concluded by saying the constitution was remarkably adaptive and that citizens expected a lot of it.
To conclude the meeting, Rosalie Bolene, chaplain, presented a memorial service for Jenny Goodson Cannon, who had belonged to the Ponca City Chapter for 75 years. It was while she was regent of the chapter that she conceived of the idea of compiling a book containing the stories of pioneers who made the run for land in the Cherokee Outlet. Many of them came to her house and told their stories so that she could write them down. Dorothy Paynter helped with the project.
The next meeting will be another joint meeting held Oct. 3 in Tonkawa at noon in the West Dining Room of the Northern Oklahoma College Cafeteria. Chapter members from Ponca City, Tonkawa and Blackwell, as well as their husbands, are invited to attend.

50th Anniversary Observed

Roger and Janet Smith are observing their 50th wedding anniversary today. They have already celebrated with trips to Seattle, Wa., with friends, and to Holiday Island in Arkansas with their children and grandchildren. A family cookout will be held today.
Mr. Smith was born and reared in Tonkawa. He met the former Janet Selvey, a Ponca City native, at Northern Oklahoma College, where they both attended. They married in 1946 and moved to Ponca City, where he got his start in the plumbing business working as a bookkeeper for Trowbridge Plumbing. In 1959, the couple went into business for themselves opening the Roger A. Smith Plumbing Company.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are active in First Baptist Church and in the community. Currently, they reside at 42 Sherman Lane. The couple have two children, Dan and Becki. Others in their immediate family include Ron, their son-in-law, Julia, their daughter-in-law, and their grandchildren, Bart, Jenny, Bonnie, and Ryan.

Vows Join Melissa Glasgow, Cameron Riecker

Melissa Shea Glasgow and Cameron Clay Riecker were united in marriage Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tonkawa. The Rev. Joseph Burger officiated the double ring ceremony.
Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Randy Glasgow of Tonkawa. Parents of the bridegroom are Mrs. Brenda Riecker of Topeka, Kan., and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Riecker of Edgerton, Mo. Grandparents the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Glasgow and Mrs. Beatrice Harris of Tonkawa and the late Howard Harris. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Marion Riecker of Wellington, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Max Reser, Mission, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nighswonger of Springdale, Ark.
The outside entrance doors to the church were flanked with four-foot topiary ficus trees surrounded at the base with Boston ferns and azalea plants. Sanctuary doors and pews were adorned with a cascade of variegated English ivy and fern tied with white tulle and satin bows. The stained glass window ledges were filled with magnolia leaves and baby's breath. The altar and steps were decorated with white mums and azalea plants interspersed with Boston ferns and peace lilies. Braided ficus trees graced the back wall on each side of the altar. Brass candelabra were placed between the statues. Rector stands were adorned with garlands of plumosia entwined with pink stargazer lilies and yellow roses.
A prelude of classical music was provided by harpist, Estell Russom. Jerry Steichen, organist, presented the wedding music, including "Air" from "Water Music Suite." The processional was "Canon in D." The bride entered to "Trumpet Voluntary" as Michael Moore, trumpeter, played from the balcony. The recessional was "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba."
During the ceremony, Juli O'Mealey, cousin of the bride, sang "Ave Maria,'' and Ms. O'Mealey and Mr. Steichen sang the "Our Father Echo," following the nuptial vows. Marjilea Smithheisler accompanied on the organ. Jerry Steichen sang and led the congregation in the responsorial psalms and prayers. Scripture readings were given by David North, brother-in-law of the bride.
The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a gown of pure raw ivory silk. It featured an open sculptured neckline with long, tapered sleeves. The fitted bodice was princess style and entirely covered with Guippere lace overlay. The floral lace overlay design extended into the skirt and the back lace was accented with small, flat, silk bows which flowed into a chapel-length train. Her head piece, belonging to her sister, was a pearl beaded band with detailed three-dimensional lace blossoms and tulle loops. It held the two-tiered, cathedral-length veils edged in platinum ribbon. The bride also wore pearl and rhinestone earrings.
The bridal bouquet was an all-white cascade of stephanotis, dendrobium lilies, roses and variegated English ivy. An heirloom family cross, which was carried by her mother, sister and other family members on their wedding days, was entwined in the bouquet.
Matron of honor was the bride's sister, Ralinda North of White Sulphur Springs, W.V. Maid of honor was the bride's cousin, Juli O'Mealey of Norman. Bridesmaids were Anna Brining of Dallas, and Kristen Patton of Kansas City, Kan. Each wore a two-piece ensemble of vibrant raspberry with contrasting textures. The faille jacket featured a double breasted style with a sweetheart neckline and short sleeves over a floor-length matching chiffon skirt. Each also wore pearl earrings, a gift from the bride, and pearl necklaces. They carried hand-tied garden bouquets of mixed flowers, tied with wide, sheer floral print ribbon.
Serving the bridegroom as best man was his brother, Coy Riecker of Kansas City, Kan. Groomsmen were Tim Nash of Camden Point, Mo.; Scott Kampmeyer, Edgerton, Mo.; and Roger Mann, Dearborn, Mo.
Ushers were Todd Glasgow of Oklahoma City, and Lance Glasgow of Tonkawa, brothers of the bride; David North, brother-in-law of the bride, and Tim Ryan of St. Joseph, Mo.
The guest book registry and program hosts were sisters-in-law of the bride, Jenny Glasgow of Tonkawa and Shana Glasgow of Oklahoma City.
Following the ceremony, the couple was chauffeured by limousine to the reception at the Marland Mansion Estate.
The balustrade leading to the lower level of the Mansion was double draped with white tulle, satin ribbon and tulle poufs. Buffet tables featured a round table in the center holding three graduated pedestals draped with an ivory damask rose cloth. Each pedestal held a five-branch silver candelabrum with 24-inch candles. Gardenias, smilax garland, and tulle were entwined between the candelabra and accented at the base with votive candles. Buffet tables on both sides held ornate, four-foot, white marbleized urns which overflowed with sprays of gladiolus, snapdragons, daisies, stargazer lilies, carnations, delphinium, plumosia and asparagus fern.
Guest tables were coordinated with floor-length, white cloths and overlaid with matching ivory damask rose cloths. Each table was adorned with a four-branch candelabrum with cascading fern and votive candles at the base.
The bride's table was covered in white with a garland of smilax. Her five-tiered wedding cake, with each layer a different flavor, centered the table. Fresh flowers and greenery embellished the cake. The cake was flanked with white cherub candelabra and the wedding bouquet.
The bridegroom's table held a chocolate cake, a replica of a C-130 airplane. The outer edge of the table was lined with plumosia garland, and the bridesmaid's floral bouquets surrounded the base of the cake.
Guests were entertained by the Michael Moore Octet. The ballroom and stage area were decorated with ficus trees, pink azalea plants, Boston ferns, and peace lilies.
The couple left the reception by limousine to Oklahoma City, for a Caribbean cruise honeymoon. The bride is a program administrator for The Signature Group in Schaumburg, Ill., and the bridegroom is employed with the Air National Guard of Missouri.
The bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Ristorante Bravo.
A bridal brunch was held in Ms. Glasgow's honor by Mrs. Jackie Harris, aunt of the bride, Jinafer and Jacque O'Mealey and Jill Shackelford, all cousins of the bride, in Mrs. Harris' home.
Other prenuptial courtesies included a miscellaneous shower by friends of the bride's family in Tonkawa at the First National Bank Annex; a miscellaneous shower hosted by the bride's co-workers in Chicago; a personal shower and bachelorette party by school friends of the bride in Oklahoma City.

Thomas, Burris Betrothed

Mrs. Christine Hill Harris announces the upcoming marriage of her daughter, Christle Lee Thomas, and Jimmy Burris, son of Paul and Lois Burris of Blackwell. The wedding will take place Nov. 30 in Asbury United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Wewoka High School. She currently attends Oklahoma City Community College, where she is studying to become an occupational therapist. She is employed by HealthSouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centers.
The prospective bridegroom, a graduate of Blackwell High School, received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, employed as a crude oil analyst for Conoco.
The bride is the granddaughter of C. Wayne Hill of Wewoka and the late Rosene Hill, and Beverly Thomas of Shawnee. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hill, the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Looney, and Mrs. John R. Brown of Shawnee. Her fiance is the grandson of Marie Roberts of Blackwell and the late Elby Roberts, and the late Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Burris.
The couple plan to reside in Houston.

Several Exercise Classes Offered at Local YMCA

The YMCA offers a variety of water exercise classes at Community Pool. Current participants range in age from 12 to 91. No swimming skills are required to participate.
The YMCA extends an invitation to try one of the following water exercise classes currently being held at the Community Pool:
Water Walking is held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Instructor is Stephanie Wittmer, a certified lifeguard and water exercise instructor through the Aquatic Exercise Association and the YMCA. Ms. Wittmer's class offers a thermal warm up, pre-stretch, and a 15-20 minute aerobic segment emphasizing assisting and resisting moves while traveling across the pool. The class finishes with abdominal and stretching exercises.
Aqua Jog, an aquatic exercise class held in deep water, is held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:15 to 9 a.m., with Susan Henning; Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15 to 6 p.m., with Deena Marazas; and Saturday, 10 to 10:45 a.m., with Amy Allen.
Students wear flotation belts, which keep them floating at shoulder level while they get a balanced total body workout. Although music is used to energize students, there are no difficult steps to learn or routines to follow.
Women's Water Exercise is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 10:50 a.m. The class is taught by Susan Henning, a certified lifeguard and water exercise instructor through the YMCA and Arthritis Foundation. Class segments include warm-up, stretch, upper body and arm toning, cardiovascular conditioning, abdominal, and cool down. Women of any age are welcome. Routines are choreographed.
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise classes are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at from 11 to 11:50 a.m., with Susan Henning; and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., with Amy Allen.
Both instructors are specifically certified by the YMCA and Arthritis Foundation to teach a series of exercises which emphasize joint mobility, range of motion, and muscle strength to support every joint in the body. Exercise in the heated pool encourages muscle relaxation, provides a massaging effect, and decreases impact to joints due to the buoyancy of the water.
Step 'n Crunch meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Susan Henning will instruct the class. This class combines bench stepping and water aerobics. Class format includes a warm-up, pre-stretch, 20- to 25-minute bench stepping aerobic segment, cool-down, and abdominal workout. Aquatic steps are lowered to the bottom of the pool in 4 to 5 feet of water. Cardiovascular training is accomplished by using the major muscle groups of the legs in bench stepping. A special abdominal segment concludes the class by strengthening abdominal muscles, stretching lower back muscles, and increasing the flexibility of the hip.
Aqua Fit meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. and is instructed by Amy Allen. Ms. Allen is a certified lifeguard, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Instructor, and has completed training in interval workouts through the Aquatic Exercise Association. Aqua Fit includes a warm-up, stretch, 20 minutes of step aquatics, followed by water walking and a cool-down. Aquatic steps are similar to step benches used on land, except they are sunk to the bottom of the pool in 4 to 5 feet of water. The class is coed.
Classes are $20 per month or $18 per month for those 65 or older. This fee entitles participants to attend as many of the different classes per month as they desire. Classes are free for YMCA members. Call the YMCA for further information at 765-5417.

Program on 'Aromatherapy' Presented To Garden Club

Gael Hancock presented the program, "Aromatherapy," at the September meeting of Sage, Rosemary, Thyme Garden Club. The meeting took place on the patio at the home of Margaret Price.
Co-hostesses for the morning were Rebecca Barker and Hilary Cooley. Marlene Rot, president, welcomed members back after a long summer's hiatus. Also welcomed were new members, Sandra Moroney, Eva Ballard, Shannon Carberry, Gael Hancock and Becky Spirlock. Guests at the meeting were Cindy Gray and Donna Anderson.
Rebecca Barker gave a final report on the success of the June 8 Ponca City Herb Festival. Members approved a recommendation made by the board that proceeds from this year's festival be used for a beautification project at the Youth Services Center in Ponca City. A committee has been formed and information and bids are being gathered.
Club members were asked to volunteer for beautification project committees they would be willing to donate some of their time to throughout the upcoming year. These include flower bed maintenance and planting at the Humane Society, ongoing maintenance at one of the "Welcome to Ponca City" signs, and the upcoming project at the Youth Services Center. Committee members will be called when work days are scheduled.
Club team members in the Ponca City "Grate Spelling Bee" were Helen Widner, chairman, Mary Ann Potter and Diane Norris.
Jean Buskirk brought and displayed the SR&T yearbook which she created during the past gardening year. Her efforts brought home first place honors for the club. She was thanked for a job well done.
A Garden Pilgrimage has been planned to Oklahoma City at the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge for Monday. The group will board a coach at Cann Garden Center at 8:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. Cost of the trip is $10 for the coach and $3 at the Gardens. The group will eat lunch in the Bricktown Brewery area. Members who would like to go but have not signed up for the trip should call Marlene Roth, 767-1344. There are still a few seats left on the coach if anyone would like to attend.
The next meeting of the club will be Oct. 9 at 9:30 am at the home of Jannie Ross, 402 North Sixth Street. She will present the program, "Preserving Flowers in Sand." Anyone interested in gardening is encouraged to visit or join the group. For information, call Marlene Roth, 767-1344 or Margaret Price, 765-0629.

Reception To Honor Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin O. Owen of Tonkawa will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Oct. 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the First National Bank Annex in Tonkawa. An open invitation is extended to all family and friends. Hosts for the celebration will be their children, Mike and Gaye Owen of Tonkawa, and Gail Owen Assunto of Houston.
Mr. Edwin and the former Dorothy Clark were married Oct. 4, 1946, in the First Baptist Church parsonage, Wellington, Texas. They made their first home in Kellerville, Texas, and later lived in Denver City, Texas; Oklahoma City, Chickasha and Tonkawa. They have resided in their present home for six years.
Mr. Owen worked for Skelly Oil Company from 1946-51 and for Sun Oil Company from 1951-83 and then took early retirement. He served in the U.S. Navy, and has been a member of the Blue Lodge of Masonry, Guthrie Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star, Elks Lodge, and is a lifetime member of the VFW.
Mrs. Owen is employed at the First National Bank of Oklahoma, Tonkawa. Her organizations include Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Delphi Study Club, Community Concert, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Baptist Adult Choir and Handbell Choir.
Both are members of First Baptist Church of Tonkawa. Their grandchildren are Jeff Burton, Tyler, Texas; Lori Davis, Jasper, Texas; Julie Burton and Matthew Assunto, both of Houston, and Jeremy and Kyle Owen, both of Tonkawa. They also have two great-grandchildren: John Paul Davis and Tyler Owen Burton.

Anniversary Reception Slated

Andrew and Betty Simmons of rural Shidler will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 5.
The former Betty Jean Vaden of Webb City and Andrew D. Simmons of Grainola were united in marriage Oct. 5, 1946, in Wichita. They have since lived in the same location north of Webb City. Mr. Simmons retired from Phillips Petroleum Company in 1983 and enjoys farming and raising cattle. Mrs. Simmons is a homemaker. They have been active members of the Church of God in Webb City all of their married life.
A reception will be given in their honor by their daughter and family, Richard and Janie Robinson of Shidler, Craig and Andrea Schatz of Fairfax, and Jeff and Leann Culp of Bitburg, Germany.
The reception will be held in Webb City, in the Church of God Fellowship Hall Oct. 5 from 2-4 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. It is requested there be no gifts.

40th Anniversary Celebrated

The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Yates of Ponca City was celebrated with a surprise reception Aug. 25 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, where the couple are members. The couple also took an Alaskan cruise Aug. 10-17 in celebration of their anniversary.
Hosts for the reception were the couple's sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Yates, Randy Yates and Mr. and Mrs. Darren Yates.
Mr. Yates and the former Connie Henry were married Aug. 25, 1956, in Marshall, Texas, where they made their first home. They later lived in Stillwater while Mr. Yates attended Oklahoma State University. They have resided in Ponca City since 1960.
Mr. Yates was employed with Conoco and Vista Chemical, taking early retirement in April 1963. Mrs. Yates is a homemaker. The couple have three grandchildren.

Little News

Steve and Diann Bonifield, 820 West Ninth Street, Newkirk, announce the birth of a son, Riley Dale Bonifield, at 3:02 a.m., Sept. 23, 1996, at Stillwater Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Leonard Engle Sr. of Newkirk and the late Louise Engle. Paternal grandparents are Jack and Claudine Bonifield of Sayre, Okla. Great-grandmother is Iva Gipson of Santa Rosa, Calif.

Xi Gamma Sigma Names Mrs. Ross Valentine Queen

Donna Ross was elected Valentine Queen of Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the Sept. 24 meeting in the home of Mary Rickords. Catherine Horner was named alternate.
Prior to the business meeting, Patsy Bray, Donor Recruitment representative of the Red Cross, presented the program. Mrs. Bray reported that only five percent of the population donates blood for those who need it, but nearly 98 percent of people will receive blood by the age of 72.
She said blood may be donated Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Donor expresses are also held every Tuesday. A question and answer session followed the presentation.
Catherine Horner, vice president, presided at the business meeting in the absence of the president, Juni Parks. Mrs. Horner took orders for the International Beta Sigma Phi Cookbook and read a thank-you note from Betty Marsh.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Delorus Patterson, and the financial report was given by Sue Meek, treasurer. Barbara Ashlock read a section about voting from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi.
Glenda Brown, social committee chairman, distributed invitations to the chapter Teen Party at her home. Members were asked to dress as a teen from their era and to bring pictures, yearbooks and a snack or dessert.
Mrs. Ashlock advised members the Preferential Tea will be Nov. 19. Mrs. Simmons has arranged to have the event at the Conoco Clubhouse. Sue Waggerman, service chairman, collected toiletries for the Domestic Violence Shelter and reminded members to bring them to meetings.
The next meeting will be Oct. 7 at Pioneer Auto Bank, with Catherine Horner as hostess. The program will be presented by Tina Robbins.

Newcomers Club Hosts Dinner

Ponca City Newcomers Club recently hosted an evening of dining and entertaining. Guests included spouses of members and singer Patti Curl.
Ms. Curl entertained with a variety of melodies. Guest speaker for the evening was Peggy Eggen, who was accompanied by her husband, Allen. The invocation was given by Joyce Fox.
Greeters for the evening were Fire Chief Larry and Linda Mullikin and Glenn and Joyce Fox. The potted plant went to the newest newcomer, Lynne Anthony. Appreciation was expressed to Renae Harris, vice president, and Wendy Pittman, treasurer, for the family picnic.
DayTrippers, hosted by Randi Brevitz, president, will be visiting Tulsa for bingo. Members are reminded the Silent Auction is Oct. 17 and are encouraged to bring a donation. Costumes are optional. For information, contact Tamra Wink, programs, 765-6530 or Joyce Fox, sponsor, 762-9578.
The evening concluded with Blanche Thorson drawing door prizes. For membership, new arrivals and/or information regarding Newcomers Club, contact Joyce Fox, sponsor, 762-9578.

City Horticulturist Is Club Speaker

Jim Eck, City Horticulturist, was guest speaker at the Sept. 25 meeting of Four O'Clock Garden Club at Cann Garden Center. He was introduced by Sheri Flegler, program chairman.
Due to inclement weather, Mr. Eck was unable to give a guided tour of Cann Gardens, but spoke about "Trees." He told the group about local trees and displayed a variety of leaves. Eck also noted there are 95 different trees in the Cann Gardens.
Co-hostesses for the meeting were Ruth Wetzel, Hilary Cooley and Kay Martin. The next meeting will be Guest Day and the club will be celebrating their 50th anniversary Oct. 23 at Ponca City Country Club.

Guidrey, Brown Engaged

Robyn Lea Brown and James Hallan Guidrey will exchange vows of marriage Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Tonkawa. An open invitation is extended to all friends and family. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Linda M. Brown of Tonkawa and the late Gary L. Brown. The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland P. Guidrey of Lake Charles, La.
Miss Brown is a 1991 graduate of Deer Creek-Lamont High School, and a 1993 graduate of Northern Oklahoma College. She graduated in 1996 from Oklahoma State University, where she majored in finance. She is now employed by First National Bank in Tonkawa.
The prospective bridegroom is a 1990 graduate of Shidler High School, and a 1994 graduate of NOC. He also attended Oklahoma State University, and is employed by International Maintenance Corporation in Lake Charles.

Wedding Plans Announced

Larry and Jeri Patton of Shidler announce the upcoming fall wedding of their daughter, Carmen Patton, and Charles Lewis Cagle III.
The bride-elect is a 1992 graduate of Shidler High School. She plans to graduate from Oklahoma State University this December with a degree in sociology and psychology. She is currently employed at the Developmental Disabilities Quality Assurance Project at OSU. She is also serving her fourth year as president of the District 11 Alumni Association. She is the granddaughter of Joe and Barbara Rash of Shidler; Nita Fox, Mountain Home, Ark., and Bill Patton, Blackwell. She is the great-grand daughter of Opal Rash of Shidler.
Her fiance is a 1993 graduate of Enid High School. He plans to continue attending OSU part-time, majoring in electronic engineering with a computer option. He is employed at Creative Labs, Inc., and repairs computers. He is the son of Charles Jr. and Julie Cagle of Enid, and the grandson of Charles Lavicky of Carrier, and the late Alma Lavicky.
The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Marland Mansion. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
The couple will reside at 3321 East Raintree Drive in Stillwater.

Couple Celebrate Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fox celebrated their 4Oth wedding anniversary with friends. Mr. Fox and the former Yvonne Gard were married in Ponca City Sept. 21, 1956, by the Rev. P.T. Stanford.
At the time of their marriage, Mr. Fox was in business with his father in Shidler. Mrs. Fox was a secretary for Prudential Insurance Company. Mr. Fox is currently employed with Sentinel Transportation, and Mrs. Fox is a homemaker. They have three children: Jerry, Tony and Linda, all of Ponca City. They also have four grand children: Greg, Brad, Kyle and Jeri Lyn.

ABWA Speaker Tells About Standing Bear Memorial

Carl Renfro, CEO of Pioneer Bank and chairman of the Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park committee, was guest speaker when Ponca City Charter Chapter, American Business Women's Association, met in September at Derrick's Restaurant in the Rose Stone Inn.
Renfro told the chapter how the idea of an Indian memorial came about after several incidents during the 1993 Centennial Celebration of the Cherokee Strip opening. Renfro said Standing Bear's Acts affected all Americans. He said the statue and monument would bring many visitors to Ponca City as well as honor Standing Bear, a Ponca Indian who had reasons to return to Nebraska after relocation to Ponca City.
Sharon Adams, chapter president, opened the meeting and greeted the guests, including Annette Schmunk of Kaw City, who is employed by the Kaw Tribe. Art Courtenay read the mission statement and Sam Kasl gave the invocation.
Lela Taylor read minutes. The recent garage sale and fair booth were reported to be excellent fund-raisers. Karen Graham reported on the "1200 Club" and said it will be in operation in 1997.
A budget meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Adams.
Susan Crank, delegate to the national convention, reported on the meeting and displayed convention souvenirs.
The district conference will be April 18-20 in Fort Worth, where local members will be houseguests of Jodie Frazier's father, Roger Mullins, formerly of Ponca City.
Johnnie Wilda presented a suggestion box to the chapter.
Kay Simerly won the door prize and Virginia McCrea won the "basket of dollars."
The next board meeting will be Oct. 7 at the home of Mrs. Wilda. The next chapter meeting will be Oct. 21 at the Rose Stone Inn.

Free Introductory Exercise Classes Offered at Unity

The Ponca City Park and Recreation Department is offering free introductory cross-training classes Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 to all first-time participants. All classes are open to the public, and are geared to allow each participant to work at their own level.
Classes are held year around at Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodlands. The new fall and winter class hours are 8:30 a.m. and 5:20 p.m.
The exercise programs Include Jazzercise, Jazzercise Circuit, Step and Step Circuit. Each session is set to a variety of music, including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics, with easy-to-follow choreography introduced on a continuing basis.
Jazzercise combines Jazz dance and exercise science for a total body workout. The routine includes a warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobics, muscle toning and strengthening, followed by a final stretch. Jazzercise is held Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., and Tuesday at 5:20 p.m.
Jazzercise Circuit takes the original Jazzercise and adds strength routines using weights and X-ertubes. Jazzercise Circuit is Thursday at 5:20 p.m. and Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Step is low-impact, high intensity routines using a four- to six-inch step. Each routine is performed with a variety of movements, including a toning and stretching segment. Step sessions are held Wednesdays at 5:20 p.m.
Step Circuit intermingles step routines with strength routines, using weights and X-ertubes for a more challenging workout. Step Circuit is held Monday at 5:20 p.m. and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
X-ertubes and a limited number of steps are provided. Anyone planning to try Step or Step Circuit, are asked to call ahead to reserve a step. Students are asked to bring their own three- to five-pound weights for the strengthening portion of the routine.
The public is welcome to try any class during the free introductory week. Students are under no obligation to sign-up. For more information, contact instructor Yolanda Trant, 762-7243.

Wheatheart Menu

Here is the menu for the Wheatheart Nutrition Project, Ponca City, Sept. 30 through Oct. 4. For transportation or reservations, call 767-1620 in Ponca City. Menu is subject to change.
Monday
Enchilada casserole, tossed salad, corn chips, biscuit, and mixed fruit.
Tuesday
Turkey tetrazzini, orange juice, carrots, whole wheat roll, and applesauce gelatin.
Wednesday
Swedish meatballs and rice, broccoli, pineapple and bananas, fruit muffin, and lemon squares.
Thursday
Creamed chicken, tomato juice, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned green beans, biscuit, and apple crisp.
Friday
Ham, beans, tomato relish, cornbread, and pear halves.

Special Week To Offer Free Senior Exercise Classes

In conjunction with the second annual Senior Health Fair, the YMCA will offer their regular aerobic classes free of charge during the week Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. Also, for those who choose to become new members, the regular joining fee of $50 will be waved that week.
Exercise to Music, the longest running group exercise class at the YMCA, meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m. The class is a high-low impact class designed for all ages and fitness levels. Phyllis Armstrong, who has been taking the class for over 20 years says, " It is away of life. I can't live without it." Exercise to Music is taught by Mary Forbes, who is certified by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America.
A.M. Definitions, also taught by Mary Forbes, meets Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. This stretching, toning, and sculpting class is for the individual who wants to shape their body and build muscle endurance and strength. The class uses hand weights, resistance bands, and benches. Judy Johnson, a class member, says," I noticed a difference in the fit of my clothes within the first two weeks. I have built leg strength and can go twice as far around the track in the same amount of time as I could before Definitions."
P.M. Definitions, taught by Debbie Beard, a certified instructor through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, is held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This class is a total body workout designed for all levels of exercisers and uses various poundage of arm and ankle free weights. "A great way to lose inches and keep them off," said class member Darlene Sherrod.
Cardio Step, taught by Kristen Hopper, a Fitness, Inc. certified instructor, meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. The class is designed for all fitness levels and includes warm-up, step aerobics, aerobics, weights, and floor exercises. " A great way to step to the beat with friends," says Becky Bandy, a class participant for two years.
For information regarding membership, contact the YMCA, 765-5417. For questions regarding classes, contact individual instructors, Mary Forbes, 765-2348; Debbie Beard, 765-7565 or Kristen Hopper, 762-7317.

Five Generations

FIVE GENERATIONS of the Campbell family visited on the 99th birthday of Kitty Campbell, (second from right), Sept. 16. Visitors included her son, (far right), Coolidge Campbell; his son, (far left), Calvin Campbell; Calvin's daughter, Michelle Lynn Smith and her son, Tyler Brian Smith.

PONCA CITY HAPPENINGS

SUNDAY
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. 14th Annual Photography Competition, Ponca City Art Association, Oct. 6-20, Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Marland Mansion and Estate, 901 Monument Rd., open daily May-September, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Daily guided tours, 1:30 weekdays. Petroleum Museum and Marland Memorabilia Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For mansion guided tours, 767-0420.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 1000 East Grand. Includes Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch and DAR Rooms. Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, closed Tuesday.

Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.

Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Sunday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

MONDAY
Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club pilgrimage to the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge in Oklahoma City. Coach will leave Cann Center 8:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. $10 coach and $3 at the Gardens. For information, call 767-1344.

Road to Hope Al-Anon, 11:30 a.m. Monday. Call Linda at 765-7045, home, 767-5328, work; or Carol at 765-2390, home, 767-6192, work, for location.

Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday, for those with desire to stop drinking. information, call Sue 765-256.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, first and third Monday, 7 p.m. Williamsburg Parlor, First Baptist Church. For more info, call Vivian, 765-8871 or Laura, 762-3759.

TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Freedom Group of AA open meeting 12 and 12 study, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.

Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone welcome.

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.

TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.

Parent Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Programs for women children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Major Van Hoesen will speak about the Neighborhood Watch Program at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. Everyone welcome.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkin Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All welcome. For information, call 765-1172 or 363-0469.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

Fanchon Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Hostesses: Frances Patton and Roberta Rennie. Shirley Webster in charge of card sales.

New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.

WEDNESDAY
Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cann Garden Center. Mitch Yancey, owner of "The Farm" nursery, will present the program "Fall Planting." For information, call Rebecca Barker, 765-1689.

Deadline for Sunday's Family Living photos, noon Wednesday.

Chapter EL of P.E.O., noon Wednesday, for dessert at the home of Jane Cornelson. Co-hostesses: Rosemary Paris and Jodie Gilbert. Program: Major Kornblit - "Till We Meet Again." Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

PEO Chapter FC, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Hostess, Mrs. Brice Chism. Co-hostesses, Mrs. Kenneth Holmes and Mrs. Enloe Baumert. Program, "Poetry and Music," by Mrs. Art Young.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Family Living, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.

Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.

Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, for location, call 765-3178 or 762-5 529.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library.).

Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).

FRIDAY
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.

Ponca City Federated Music Club, 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Cultural Center. Salad luncheon followed by program by Davanzatti Duo.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

SATURDAY
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

SPORTS

Pioneers Treat Cats Rudely

Welcome to the world of District 6A-4 football.
Ponca City got a rude introduction to district and Top 10 play Friday night as No. 6 Stillwater blew past the Wildcats 42-7 before one of the better Sullins Stadium crowds of the season.
The fans saw a grand display of talent by the Pioneers, who solidified their run for the district title.
The Wildcats had no answer for the speed of Stillwater wide receiver Marcus Jones, the passing accuracy of quarterback Matt Holliday or the bruising runs of tailback Phillip Owens.
Holliday threw for five touchdowns, three to Jones, and 251 yards on 8-of-13 passing before heading to the sidelines midway through the third period.
Jones caught four passes and turned three of them into touchdowns of 37, 39 and 78 yards.
Owens rushed for 74 yards on 14 carries, seldom going down on the first contact.
Stillwater finished with 298 yards passing and 172 rushing.

"Our motto this year is Move To the Next Level," Po-Hi head coach Rick Sodowsky said afterwards. "We found out last night what the next level is.
"Stillwater is a very good team with some outstanding individuals."

The Wildcats countered with 109 yards rushing, getting balanced yardage from Billy Swygert, Dennis Shields, Stockton Graves and Kentrell Wimms.
The Cats were 1-of-13 passing for 19 yards.
That one completion, however, set up Ponca City's lone score.
The Wildcats once again proved they can take full advantage of turnovers after tackle Aaron Kreger stripped Owens of the football and linebacker Chance Throop recovered the fumble at the Stillwater 30.
After a holding penalty against the Pioneers moved the ball to the 20, Wildcat quarterback Eric Michael threw the fade pattern to Wesley Swygert who went up between two Stillwater defenders to make the catch at the 1.
Two plays later, Shields scored over the right side to cut the Pioneers' lead to 21-7 with 1:22 remaining in the first half.
But on the third play of the second half, Holliday threw to Jones and the speedy Pioneer blew past the Wildcat defenders - behind some outstanding downfield blocking - for a 78-yard touchdown to put Stillwater back in command.
That downfield blocking was what helped Stillwater start the ball rolling down hill.
On the Pioneers' first series, three running plays netted two yards. Stillwater held the Poncans near midfield and forced a punt that carried to the Stillwater 27.
On the first play, Holliday found Owens coming out of the backfield. The tailback got two key blocks and out-ran the rest of the defense to the end zone.
The Pioneers drove the ball the next time they had possession, but came up short when a 26-yard field goal attempt was blocked. Wes Swygert returned the ball to midfield but two plays later Stillwater recovered a Ponca City fumble at the Wildcat 39.
Holliday went immediately to Jones for the Pioneers' second score of the night.
On their next possession, Owens kept a Pioneer drive alive with a 22-yard run on the draw play. On third-and-eight, Holliday hit Jones on a flanker screen and behind that downfield blocking, Jones was untouched before reaching the end zone.
Stillwater's fifth touchdown was the first off any kind of drive. Set up by an interception at the Stillwater 39, the Pioneers drove to the Wildcat 2 in five plays with Holliday going to Cameron Walker out of the backfield for the score.
The second and third units for both teams took over from there. But Stillwater managed one more TD when another interception to start the fourth quarter set up a 10-play, 53-yard drive with reserve tailback Jason Brawdy scoring from the 3.
"Our inconsistency is hurting us," Sodowsky said. "We (the coaching staff) have either coached that or allowed it to happen. That is going to change this week."
The Wildcats, now 3-1, 0-1, will have to regroup as they prepare for District Game Two at Enid. The Plainsmen, 2-2, opened district play with a 32-10 win over Bartlesville Friday.
Stillwater 42, Ponca City 7
Stillwater 6 15 14 7 - 42
Ponca City 0 7 0 0 - 12
Scoring
Stillwater - Owens 73 pass from Holliday (kick failed)
Stillwater - Jones 39 pass from Holliday (Owens run)
Stillwater - Jones 37 pass from Holliday (Fonton kick)
Ponca - Shields 1 run (Sindelar kick)
Stillwater - Jones 78 pass from Holliday (Fonton kick)
Stillwater - Walker 2 pass from Holliday (Fonton kick)
Stillwater - Brawdy 3 run (Fonton kick)
Individual Statistics
Rushing
Ponca: Shields 14-31, Wimms 7-28, Graves 6-23, B. Swygert 11-22, Stillwater: Owens 14-74, Auch 12-56, Brawdy 4-24, Holliday 2-8, Howerton 1-8, Schwenk 3-3, Burnett 1-2
Passing
Ponca: Michael 1-9-1 19, Taylor 0-4-1. Stillwater: Holliday 8-13-0 251, Schwenk 2-5-1 27
Receiving
Ponca: W. Swygert 1-19. Stillwater: Jones 4-159, Owens 1-73, Waters 2-17. Bromley 1-14, Fonton 1-13, Walker 1-2
Statistics
Ponca Still.
First Downs 8 18
Rushes, yards 38-109 37-172
Passing yards 19 298
Comp-attempts 1-13-2 10-19-0
Punts 4-29 2-41
Fumbles-lost 2-2 3-1
Penalties-yards 2-25 5-35

Harriers Second In Meet

MUSTANG - Ponca City finished second to No. 1 Edmond Memorial at the Mustang Invitational Saturday, but the Wildcat cross country runners are gaining on the state's top ranked team, according to Po-Hi coach Kelly Chaney.
Memorial finished with 30 points while Ponca City had 65. But the margin would have been much closer had not one of the Cats' top runners not cramped up.
"We were running fifth, sixth and seventh at the mile and three-quarter mark and were in perfect shape for the finish," Chaney recalled, "But Paul Paschal (ranked No. 6 in the state) was holding his side and said he had a stomach cramp.
"When they came past me again, Paul had dropped back and could hardly run. We massaged out a big knot in his side, but by that time several runners had passed him. He was able to catch some of them but wound up 18th when he probably would have been fifth or sixth."
However, the Wildcats got crucial performances from Sam Stalcup (fourth in 17:03) and Chad Niemann (sixth in 17:10).
"Sam and Chad have really come on in the past few weeks," Chaney said.
The Wildcats medaled all five of their top runners with Mark Oblad 17th in 18:01, Paschal 18th in 18:03 and Michael Newman 20th in 18:06.
Stuart Snyder was 26th and Nathan Zimmerman 32nd.
The junior varsity boys also finished second to Edmond Memorial (17 to 57) while the varsity Lady Cats were sixth.
Tom Engle was fifth overall for the JVs in 19:39, Chris Buck was eighth in 19:10, Robert Scott was ninth in 19:16, Jarod Colvin was 16th in 1935 and Jason Ross was 19th in 19:39. Paul Oblad was 28th, Brian Connelly 29th, Shawn Biller 33rd, Josh Baily was 39th and Jacob Bull 40th.
For the Lady Cats, Johanna Jokiniemi medaled with a 13th place in 13:08 for two miles.
Beth Bednarski was 27th, Amanda Cobb 31st, Jane Koster 40th, Randi Peters 44th and Mary Metzger 52nd.
For the JV girls, Megan Butt was 14th in 15:28 and Laura Chaney was 18th in 15:38. Stephanie Crampton was 25th, Ute Helbrick 30th and Carol Stangeland 32nd.

The No. 3 ranked Wildcats will probably meet Memorial again at the Edmond meet Oct. 5 and are scheduled to take on No. 2 Jenks at the ORU meet Oct. 11. The Cats will host the Frontier Conference Championships Oct. 16.

Team Standings

Varsity Boys
Edmond Memorial 40, Ponca City 65, Mustang 69, Midwest City 117, Del City 177, Duncan 185, Guthrie 190, Weatherford 202, Putnam City 204, Edmond Santa Fe 242, Lawton 315

JV Boys
Edmond Memorial 17, Ponca City 57, Mustang 74, Guthrie 145, Del City 157, Weatherford 162, Midwest City 174.
Varsity Girls
Moore 58, Mustang 68, Weatherford 68, Edmond Santa Fe 89, Guthrie 154, Ponca City 155, Duncan 207, Putnam City 227

Women's Golf

The Wentz Ladies Golf Association will hold Guest Day Tuesday. Members and guest will meet at 9 a.m. for coffee and rolls. The first tee time is 9:30.
In last week's Ladies Day play, the winners were Shirley Pigg in Championship flight, Sue Barger and Carolyn Sumpter in President's flight, Mary Ivers and Georgia Bratcher in A flight, Joyce Wynn in B flight and Katie Brown in C flight.
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The Ponca City Country Club Women's Golf Association will hold a Tee-To-Green format for Tuesday's Ladies Day play.
Members will meet for pairings at 9 a.m. and tee off at 9:30. The hostesses are Katherine Beaubian and D'Etta McAbee.
In last week's team play, Patty Allen, B.J. Cohenour, Joanne Morgan and Rilla Cobb took first place. Carolyn Renfro, Gene Morse, Fay Johnson and Mac Bradley tied with Diana Mills, Norma Haynes, Arlene McClain and Lora Gann for second.
In the 9-hole play, Alice Evens placed first with Barbara Van Osten second. In the After 5 9-Hole play, S. Taylor took first with S. Rogers and L.Abercrombie tied for second.

Woodland Dominates Game In 40-6 Victory Over Liberty

By BOB PATTERSON
News Staff Writer
FAIRFAX - Scoring on four of their first five possessions, the Woodland Cougars dominated play here Friday night in a District A-5 game, defeating the Liberty Tigers 40-6.
That domination was displayed in every aspect of the football game.
Six plays following the opening kickoff, four of which notched first downs, the Cougars of coach Bill Pascoe launched the touchdown parade.
It was to be the only one in the first quarter, only as a result of the Tigers getting some first downs as well to midfield and Woodland unable to cash in on its second possession.

But the 20-point second quarter really did in the Tigers. Sending receivers in all sorts of directions, J.W. Brumley was able to find targets without much trouble on three touchdown strikes.

Brumley, who has answered the call at quarterback as a result of a non-football injury to Tyler Barnard, was 6-of-9 the first half for a total of 103 yards. He had touchdown tosses of 16- and 36-yards to Toby Goldman and a 19-yarder to Brandon Conner.

The touchdown parade, however, did start with that first drive following the opening kickoff. Conner returned it 19 to the 29, and got a first down on the first play from scrimmage by going 10.
Then it was Mark Scott, 155-pound fullback, for 13, followed by a 23-yarder by Goldman. Conner took two trips to get to the 8, where Goldman rammed into a Liberty defender just as he hit paydirt for the first time with 9:40 showing on the clock. Josh Bennett kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead.
Liberty got two first downs during its first possession, but an incomplete pass plus two runs that went for 4 and minus-3 yards had the Tigers needing to punt. Tyler Hickman returned it 11 yards to the 31 with 6:12 to go.

It appeared the Cougars were heading on another drive, but it fizzled after a pair of first downs, one on a 3-yard shuttle pass from Brumley to Goldman and the other on a nice catch by Conner for 18 yards to the Liberty 43. But the Cougars stalled and called on Roan Brazee to punt the football.

Liberty gave up the football on the first play of the second quarter going three and out and Woodland took the ball at the 43. Scott gained 12 on the first play, got 11 more on two carries and then it was Conner to the 16 and Brumley to Goldman for the touchdown with 9:24 to go in the first half. Bennett's kick was no good, leaving the score at 13-0.

The Cougars faced third-and-10 at the 39 when John Stevens attempted his second pass of the night. It was complete - to Cougar Brumley, who returned it 28 yards to the 36 for a Woodlands possession. That was ignition enough for Brumley, who then hit Goldman for 36 yards with 7:29 left in the first half and Bennett's kick made it 20-0.
The Cougars were able to take advantage of another offensive miscue by the Tigers when a bad snap on a punt attempt allowed Woodland to take over on the Liberty 28.
A Brumley pass to Scott on third down got a first down at the 18, and after a yard loss, Brumley hooked up with Conner for six with 0:27 showing on the clock. Bennett split the uprights to make it 27-0 at the end of the first half.
Liberty had little chance of catching the fifth-ranked Class A Cougars, who proved to be much swifter throughout. Taking over with 9:47 left in the third quarter at midfield, Conner went 25 to the Liberty 26 on first down and two plays later Scott went around some nifty left side blocks that got another six with 9:00 to go in the third quarter. Bennett again kicked the extra point for a 34-0 score.
What chances the Tigers would have went to the sideline when sophomore quarterback Stevens was carried off with a leg injury five plays later. Liberty was forced to punt three plays later with 5-1 freshman Chris Evans directing the offense.

With reserves taking control of the offensive backfield, the Cougars continued to handle the Tigers. Woodland overcame a penalty for a first down at the 22, and then got a personal foul help from Liberty at the 25. The next play found Mark Carter go 13 yards to score and it was 40-0 with 2:07 to go in the third period.

But Liberty came right back, and on one play. Jason Stevens would avert the shutout with an 85-yard run after T.J. Evans returned the kickoff 5 yards to the 15. The 85 yards were a large chunk of the total offense, all rushing, by Liberty. The Tigers had but 204 yards on 44 attempts for the night.
The two teams satisfied almost everyone from that point, by just getting the game over, as reserves took much of the final quarter statistics.
Woodland will take its 4-0 record into Week 5 when it goes to Oklahoma Union Friday.

Woodland 40, Liberty 8
Liberty 0 0 6 0 - 6
Woodland 7 20 13 0 - 40
Scoring
Woodland - Toby Goldman 8 run (Josh Bennett kick)
Woodland - Goldman 16 pass from J.W. Brumley (kick failed)
Woodland - Goldman 36 pass from Brumley (Bennett kick)
Woodland - Brandon Conner 19 pass from Brumley (Bennett kick)
Woodland - Mark Scott 26 run (Bennett kick)
Woodland - Mark Carter 13 run (kick blocked)
Liberty - Jason Stevens 85 run (run failed)

Statistics
Lib. Wood.
First Downs 7 18
Rushes-yards 44-204 40-281
Passing yards 0 103
Comp-attempts 0-2-1 6-10-0
Return yards 36 85
Punts 3-27 2-39
Fumbles-lost 4-1 1-0
Penalties-yards 6-55 10-75

Individual Statistics
RUSHING - Liberty: Jason Stevens 16-140, John Stevens 13-57, Joseph Tatum 4-8, Chris Evans 1-0, T.J. Evans 10(-1). Woodland: Matt Scott 10-128, Brandon Conner 6-54, Brandon Irons 7-38, Mark Carter 7-33, Jesse Marshall 4-21, Toby Goldman 5-8, Tyler Hickman 1-(-1).
PASSING - Liberty: John Stevens 0-2-1 0. Woodland: Brumley 6-10-0 103.
RECEIVING - Woodland: Goldman 3-55, Conner 2-37, Scott 1-11.

Oh, Brother! Randalls Lead Bucs

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
TONKAWA - The Randall brothers - senior Kevin and sophomore Shane - combined for 213 yards on 28 carries, scored three touchdowns and added four two-point conversions as Tonkawa improved to 3-0 in District A-5 with a 32-6 romp past Barnsdall here on Homecoming Friday night.
Tailback Kevin Randall (5-9, 165) carried 19 times for 128 yards and scored Tonkawa's first and third TDs. He also ran in two-pointers after each of the Bucs' first three tallies.
Bruising fullback Shane Randall (6-0, 191) averaged 9.4 yards on his nine totes for 85 yards and lit up the scoreboard from 4 yards out in the third quarter, putting Tonkawa up 30-0. He then hauled in quarterback Chris Bilyeu's conversion pass for a 32-0 lead with 10:38 still remaining in the period.
Barnsdall, stung by eight fumbles on the night (losing six), finally put together a scoring drive midway through the fourth quarter. The Panthers drove 83 yards in seven plays with the TD coming on a 10-yard Heath Dahl run at the 5:21 mark.
But the outcome was long decided by that time.
Tonkawa took the early lead with 5:34 left in the first period as Kevin Randall culminated a 53-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run over the left side. His two-point run was good and the Bucs led 8-0.
On Barnsdall's next possession (the Panthers fumbled away their first after three plays and were forced to punt after five plays on their second), Dahl broke loose for a long gain on the first play but was stripped of the football and senior defensive back Kyle Owen recovered at the Tonkawa 40.
Seven plays later, Bilyeu found sophomore tight end Steven Wilkerson open over the middle for a short gain but the 6-2, 187-pounder broke lose from a tackler and ambled into the end zone to complete the 32-yard scoring play.
Barnsdall's fumble-itis continued as quarterback Will McCauley mishandled the snap and senior lineman Bobby Cries For Ribs pounced on the loose ball at the Barnsdall 27. The Bucs couldn't capitalize, however, and had to settle for a 16-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
After a Barnsdall punt, the Buccaneers took over on their own 38. Alternating plays between Kevin and Shane Randall, Tonkawa quickly marched downfield. The two biggest runs on the six-play drive belonged to Shane Randall as he broke loose for a 14-yarder and a 26-yarder. Kevin Randall scored from 4-yards out on second-and-three with 6:09 left in the half and Tonkawa led 24-0 after Kevin Randall added his third two-point conversion run of the game.
Tonkawa had another scoring chance before the half as Barnsdall failed on a fourth-and-20 fake punt from its own 24-yard line and Tonkawa took over on downs at that point.
Kevin Randall lost 9 yards on first down, however, and the Bucs ended up failing on a fourth-and-six pass play.
Barnsdall tried to put some points on the board just before the half as the Panthers drove 44-yards in six plays to earn a first-and-10 at the Tonkawa 36 with 1:18 left. The next three plays gained just 3 yards, though, and the Panthers fumbled on a fourth-down play.
Tonkawa received the kickoff to start the second half and impressively marched 62-yards in five plays to score.
Back-to-back 16-yard runs by Kevin Randall got things started and then brother Shane added a 10-yard run of his own. Kevin came back with a 12-yard run that placed the ball, with the aid of a face mask penalty, at the 4. Shane Randall then plunged in from there.
"I thought we got off to a real good start and capitalized on there turnovers," said head coach Steve Love, whose Bucs are now 3-1 on the season. "We practice stripping the ball in practice and that's what we did to Barnsdall. Then, once they got down early, they had a hard time coming back."
Kevin Randall improved his season rushing statistics to 454 yards on 80 carries (5.7 average) while Shane Randall now has 186 yards on 22 attempts (8.5).
"The running game was a team effort," Love said of his squad's 249-yard ground game against Barnsdall. "Shane and Kevin were running inside very hard and the linemen did a very good job up front."
Up next, the Bucs travel to Newkirk to face the 2-2, 1-1 Tigers Friday.
"That will be a big game,' said Love. "It's pivotal for both teams."

Tonkawa 32, Barnsdall 6
Barnsdall 0 0 0 6 - 6
Tonkawa 16 8 8 0 - 32

Scoring
Tonkawa - K. Randall 3 run (K. Randall run)
Tonkawa - Steve Wilkerson 32 pass from Chris Bilyeu (K. Randall run)
Tonkawa - K. Randall 4 run (K. Randall run)
Tonkawa - S. Randall 4 run (S. Randall pass from Bilyeu)
Barnsdall - Heath Dahl 10 run (pass failed)

Statistics
Barn. Tonk.
First Downs 15 16
Rushes-yards 42-181 41-249
Passing yards 27 100
Comp-attempts 4-10-0 6-13-0
Punts 3-30.3 2-37.5
Fumbles-lost 8-6 1-0
Penalties-yards 6-60 13-105

Individual Statistics
RUSHING-Tonkawa: K. Randall 19-128, S. Randall 9-85, Baldwin 5-23, Greenfield 2-18, Klufa 1-6, Davis 1-(-3), Bilyeu 4-(-8). Barnsdall: Dahl 19-123, Price 9-56, McGill 6-27, Shaw 1-(-5), McCauley 7-(-20).
PASSING-Tonkawa: Bilyeu 6-12-0 100, Davis 0-1-0 0. Barnsdall: McCauley 4-8-0 27, Dahl 0-2-0 0.
RECEIVING-Tonkawa: S. Randall 2-26, Wilkerson 1-32, Estes 1-29, Soucek 1-9, Greenfield 1-4. Barnsdall: Shaw 1-11, Evans 1-10, Hayes 1-9, Price 1-(-3).