From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, September
5, 1997
LOCAL
Tonkawa Man Killed In Accident Early
Today U.S. 177 Bids To Be Opened In October
Another Prefix Added to Local Phone Exchange
Nearly News
Three Areas Helping Celebrate 'Neighbor Day' in City Saturday
Opportunity Center Clients Will Provide Golfers Refreshments
Girl Scouts Plan Improvements To Camp and Program Center
Kaw Lake Association Seeking Scenic Photos
District Court
Police Arrest Rape Suspect
Ponca Citian Arrested Over Stabbing Death
DEATHS
Frances Garnica
Gertrude Annette Smith
Margaret L. Bittman
Obituaries
Marie Monday
Services Pending
Tod Jones
L.D. Worley
Verba E. Rice Hocker
Funerals
Lawrence E. Adee
C.E. Marlar
Everett G. Boedecker
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
School Notes
Ponca City Seniors Honored
Lincoln Teachers Attend Teacher Training Institute
Fire Drills
RELIGION
Church Briefs
St. Paul's UMC Sets Special Day
Special Round-up Sunday Set By Ponca City's Free Will Baptists
Second Baptists Plan Annual Event Sunday
Woodlands Will Hold Special Event Sunday
Fall Worship Schedule
Pastor's Notes
St. Paul's Announces Lifesavers for Jesus
LIFESTYLES
Steeles Celebrate 35 Years
Cherokee Strip Golf Classic Events Include Program 'He Said/She Said'
Xi Zeta Lambda 'Beginning Day' Salad Party Held
'It's Okay If You Sit on My Quilt' Topic for Pioneer Area Guild Monday Meet
Laureate Mu Chapter Honors Edna Borrer
SPORTS
Ponca City Gets Opening Test
Tonight's High School Football
T. East Central's Coach Concerned
Craig Poet Back In Cherokee Strip
Lady Cats Bring Big Bats To Bear
Mistakes Cost Freshmen
TONKAWA - A Tonkawa man died early today from a head injury and a passenger was hospitalized following a pickup truck accident southwest of here.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Tad Jones, 21, was driving a 1993 Ford pickup truck at 12:30 a.m. today when the eastbound vehicle crashed at a curve on a county road 1.7 miles west of Interstate 35 and two miles south of Fountain Road.
The patrol said the vehicle rolled two-and-a-half times and Jones was ejected from the driver's-side window.
He was transported by Tonkawa ambulance and was pronounced dead at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City, the patrol said.
Also transported was passenger, John Linton, 22, Tonkawa, who was in stable condition at St. Joseph with arm, trunk and internal injuries, the patrol said. A seatbelt was in use by the passenger, they said.
Long awaited improvement of U.S. 177 between Ponca City and Stillwater is beginning to come to fruition as Oklahoma Transportation commissioners are slated to open bids for two Noble County projects on U.S. 177 in October.
The first project is to widen and resurface 5.3 miles of U.S. 177, beginning 1.3 miles south of State Highway 15. This is expected to cost $2.9 million.
The second project is for an estimated $4.4 million to widen and resurface 6.6 miles of U.S. 177, beginning north of State Highway 15.
Currently work is in process for completing the improvement of U.S. 177 immediately south of the Ponca City limits. The new road will link with U.S. 60 at the signal light west of the Arkansas River Bridge.
Recent economic growth, a boom in diversified industry and an increased demand for phone lines has spurred Southwestern Bell to add a new phone prefix serving customers in Ponca City, according to a Southwestern Bell news release.
The 718 prefix will be used in addition to the existing 762, 765 and 767 prefixes designated for residential and business customers.
"This is good news for Ponca City because it means new businesses and residents are moving to or expanding throughout the community," said Donna Snyder, regional president, Southwestern Bell. "To better serve our customers, we recently implemented the 718 prefix to meet the increasing demand for more phone numbers in the Ponca City area."
Several concerned citizens have been questioning why Ponca City High School is not flying an American flag outside the school. Nearly News has the answer for all those concerned. A spokesman from the high school said that the flag being used was frayed and the decision was made to remove the flag. The high school is currently in the process of purchasing a new flag, although one had not been purchased as of Friday.
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The Mid-High Chorus parents and students free car wash that has been promoted in the briefs the last few days will be held Saturday at Wal-Mart and United. The day had been omitted. The event is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations are welcome.
All citizens of Ponca City have been invited to participate in "Neighbor Day" weekend this Saturday and Sunday. Three neighborhoods in the city have planned special events for Saturday to kick-off the festivities.
Southside Neighbors, Westside Neighbors and Attucks Community Alliance all have community gatherings planned for Saturday.
Southside will host their activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. enjoying an outside street picnic style luncheon in the 1100-1200 block of South Eighth.
Westside Neighbors will hold a kick-off rally for residents living on the west central side of Ponca City at 2 p.m. at the First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue. This neighborhood is defined by residents living south of Highland to South Avenue and from Union Street west to Flormable Avenue. Refreshments will be served and the rally will be attended by Mayor Marilyn Andrews and Ponca City School Superintendent Dr. Bill White.
A continuation of Neighbor Day will occur from 5 to 8 p.m. on South Twelfth Street, south of South Avenue, and the entire Ponca City community has been invited. The Attucks Community Alliance will be on hand to help cook hamburgers and hot dogs and dish up ice cream. Members of the community may also see the work being done on the Attucks Building there.
According to spokespersons, any member of the community can sign up to help with the Attucks Building project and also become a "Premier Member" of the Attucks Community Center.
"The restoration of the center has taken on a momentum that will not be stopped," said Diane Anderson, spokesperson for Neighbor Day. "To date, the Attucks Community Alliance, along with citizens throughout Ponca City, have kept the grounds mowed and litter free. They have cleaned the interior extensively and are presently working on arrangements to get the roof repaired, the interior of the gym painted, and cleaned and ready for use. In addition they are replacing and fixing up one of the lavatories," she continued.
"I am excited about the work we have done and look to the time when the building will be available for use by all Ponca City adults and perhaps have some type of counseling available. We also plan to make the gymnasium open upon request." said James Roland, chairperson for the Alliance.
Southside Neighbors and the Attucks Community Alliance invite all neighbors to host their own Neighbor Day weekend celebration and join them in a show of community spirit.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Clients of Opportunity Center will be doing their part to make the golfers playing in the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic welcome as they stop for refreshments on Hole 4 at the Ponca City Country Club Golf Course. The clients will be operating the concession stand there during the tourney three-day event.
Additionally the clients will be entertaining golfers and guests with a special musical program Friday evening, under the direction of Gala Stieber, long time volunteer at the tournament.
Linda Groth, director, told of the importance of the benefit tournament to Opportunity Center. She said, "The Cherokee Strip Golf Classic helps the center immensely. The funds from the tournament go into the Opportunity Center Foundation which gives the center money each year to help in the operations. As the Foundation grows the amount of money that goes to the center grows also.
"We use the money for direct services to the clients. We have residential programs for adults. We have vocational programs and we've also started in the last couple of years working with children again."
In the beginning the services had basically been for mentally retarded children. All of the children have now been moved to public schools. Federal legislative mandates that services be provided in the least-restrictive environment and encourage a life as close to the community norm, as is possible.
Groth tells of the services now provided, "Basically what we do is in-home training programs, before school and after school training programs. It might be in community awareness, we might do some daily living skills needs such as 'how to brush teeth' and 'how to get dressed.' We assist families in the training of the children. We also do some things on the weekend."
Groth continued, "We recently started a respite program for adults so if people are not interested in the program but they need to be out of town or have emergences, we have a place where an adult can stay overnight up to two weeks at a time if they need to.
"The money we get from the foundation helps all of our programs to be effective and offers a quality service to the patrons."
Opportunity Center is governed by a Board of Directors, that work with the operation aspect. Also there is the Kay County Council for Opportunity Center, which is the landlord and owns all the buildings and grounds.
"This includes the main building, Opportunity Center Village and the Screen Print Shop and one group home. We also have community homes. We operate four homes, with house managers who work there," she said.
Groth announced that the community home project is growing. A new home, the Goldie Bass home, is expected to be open on Princeton Avenue the last of this month. Three individuals will live there.
"We are growing and are able to serve more people. We have several people on our residential waiting list. We try to incorporate additional programs for residentials so those people can move to their own home," Groth said.
About 65 clients are now served by the center. These clients come from all over Kay County. They are from Ponca City, Tonkawa, Blackwell and Newkirk and some from rural areas. The Center provides transportation to the professional program from Tonkawa, Blackwell and Newkirk.
"We have the sheltered workshop program where we contract with employers to do contract work at the center. There is also an employment program, where we place people in jobs in our community. There are lots of them placed in Ponca City and Blackwell. We have coaches who work with them on the job," she said.
Another concession being operated at Cherokee Strip Golf Classic will be selling tee shirts that are printed by the clients. The print shop also does tote bags, bags and other items. The shop provides employment for persons with disabilities also.
Groth said volunteers are encouraged to work with the clients. The center has about 35 devoted staff members, according to Groth. In the homes staff is on duty 24 hours a day.
Another service is the assisted living program, where the clients live in their own homes or apartments. Services include check-book balancing, comparison shopping, housecleaning and other services to help them live independently.
Classic History
For 35 years players and guests have been making dreams come true for Opportunity Center. Learning of the needs of the Council from his close friend and first Council President D.W. Sims, T.J. Cuzalina established a building fund and deposited $1,000, the net proceeds from the first Cherokee Strip Golf Classic 36 years ago.
The donation of a piece of land by Miss Frida Wetzel, monetary donations from many sources, and a federal grant permitted the Council to make plans to build Opportunity Center. Ground was broken for the facility in February 1970.
There have been many positive strides through the years. Opportunity Homes was established and later merged with Opportunity Center, Inc., providing group home living and training in independent living skills for adults. The Land of Opportunity Village came to fruition, adding a group home and a retail business.
For 36 years the golfers and guests have been making life more enjoyable for the clients of Opportunity Center. The motto of the tourney is "another good time for a good cause."
BARNSDALL - Bluestem Girl Scout Council is set and ready to go with the kick-off to its $625,000 capital campaign to make improvements at Camp Wah-Shah-She and expand its existing program center. Camp Wah-Shah-She is located seven miles east of Barnsdall, Okla. on Oklahoma 123.
On Sept. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m., Girl Scout volunteers, girls involved in the program and staff, will host a come and go open house at the Girl Scout Program Center, located at 511 E. 11th Street in Bartlesville.
Everyone is invited to attend the event which will feature door prizes, tours of the existing site and activities for those in attendance. "The expansion dimensions will be outlined in baseball chalk so attendees will be better able to envision how the facility will look," said Kim Lynch, executive director of Bluestem Girl Scout Council.
Also featured will be troop members and leaders providing program demonstrations and hands-on activities. Tours of the existing building will be given for those who would like to see the current facility and what renovations are planned. Refreshments will be served.
"Nothing will be destroyed or done away with, we're simply adding to what we have, to meet our growing needs," said architect Randy Weatherly, who has drawn the plans for the expansion of both the program center and Camp Wah-Shah-She. Plans include work to improve and maintain, as well as, add a new infirmary and shower house at the camp.
Camping, cookies and crafts. Those are the three answers most often given by key members of communities in the Bluestem Girl Scout Council area of Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma. That is ... the answers given most often by those who are not currently involved in the Girl Scout program. The result of a year-long survey by board members, leaders and others connected with Girl Scouting brought many insights into how Girl Scouting is perceived and how the program has changed over time.
During the past year, the Bluestem Girl Scout Council's intensive four-part needs assessment survey, spoke to girls of all ages who are currently registered in the Girl Scout program; girls who did not re-register for this last year; girls attending public and parochial schools who have never been in Girl Scouting, and finally, community leaders from across the council who were interviewed about their perceptions and attitudes toward the Girl Scout program.
Throughout this survey, several key themes were developed to help Bluestem Girl Scout Council determine the needs of girls and programs to meet those needs. The study revealed the following:
- Traditional camping is a popular activity among girls, however, they want modern conveniences.
- Contemporary camping options are requested, including overnights in communities offering a wide range of cultural events.
- There is a need for a wider range of contemporary program options including sports, technology, career exploration, avoiding teen pregnancy and drug abuse and better ways to improve self-image.
- There is a need to provide multiple program options to all girls.
"It's true that the three 'C's' of camping, cookies and crafts, are still part of the Girl Scout experience, but there are many more aspects to helping girls and young women grow into healthy, well-balanced adults who have good self-esteem, good values and are prepared to be successful women in the home, family, business and community," said Lana Mason, Nowata County board member.
The current program offers choices for learning about careers, sports, family and community life, environmental responsibility, recreation, the arts, outdoor activities and adventures, travel and understanding different cultures that make up our world today. To meet these changing needs, the Bluestem Girl Scout Council is expanding its program center, located in Kiwanis Park, by an additional 3,200 square feet.
As of July 1997 there were 358 girls from Ponca City and 32 girls from Newkirk in Girl Scouting. There were 173 registered adults from Ponca City and eight from Newkirk. Registration is now open to girls who would like to become Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette or Senior Girl Scouts.
Catching the big fish, sailing on the lake, eagle watching, - these are just a few photo opportunities that could win you a new 35mm Minolta camera in the Kaw Lake Association Photography Contest.
Photographs can be of individuals enjoying the many Kaw Lake activities, KawFest, wildlife, or scenic photos of the lake area.
"The Kaw Lake Association is working on a new publication to promote the lake region and is in need of new photographs," said Rich Cantillon, contest chairman and member of the Kaw Lake Association Board of Directors. Therefore, the board of directors decided to have a photography contest to come up with the needed new photographs.
All entries must have been taken in 1996 or 1997. Photographs must be 5x7 and turned into Graham Photography Supply, 201 North First Street, Ponca City, by Nov. 1, 1997. All photographs become the property of the Kaw Lake Association - including the negative - and can be used in publications. Photographs submitted by an individual must have been taken by that individual.
Prizes include a Minolta camera provided by Graham Photo Supply, tuition paid for a photography class at Northern Oklahoma College, and a framed 8x10 photograph of Kaw Lake.
Judges for the contest are members of the Board of Directors of the Kaw Lake Association and all entries will be displayed at Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting Rich Cantillon at Kay Electric Cooperative (405) 363-1260 at Blackwell or at 1-800-535-1079.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Jeffrey James Gorajewski, 22, and Denise Reana Hensley, 22, both of Douglass, Kan.
Tracy Eugene Meyer, 20, and Marcy Lynn Sober, 18, both of Ponca City.
Ramon Alonso Miniz, 26, and Carmen Gibbens Martinez, 29, both of Tonkawa.
Solon Bemis Cries-For-Ribs, 44, and Lucina Eagle Rickman, 39, both of Ponca City.
Guy Wilford Chapman, 45, and Tracey Lynn Wedel, 29, both of Ponca City.
Blackwell
Divorces Sought
Colleen F. Payne vs. Albert D. Payne.
Ponca City
Divorces Sought
Ashley Newsome vs. Gloria L. Newsome.
Ray Earnest Hauser vs. Deborah Sue Hauser.
Gayla Ann Soucek vs. Glenn Raymond Soucek.
Stacie Lynn Watson vs. Glendal Gene Watson.
Divorces Granted
Terry Lee Moyer vs. Emily Mae Moyer.
Civil Proceedings
Martin Blueback vs. Ronald Duane Leewright and Throop Construction Co.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Carole Newman, et al., vs. Terrance Lee Evans and Quality Millwright Services; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Bond has been set for a 21-year-old man accused of the rape of a 14-year-old girl. According to police the alleged rape occurred August 22 after the girl and her friend accepted a ride from a stranger.
The driver took the girls to an apartment in the 2600 block of North Fifth Street where the alleged rape occurred.
The girl was later taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Hospital where the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurses' Exam) Team was activated.
The suspect was not known to the victim and was originally arrested on two outstanding warrants on unrelated charges. After being questioned by police, he was charged with the rape and is now being held on $50,000 bond.
A Ponca City man has been arrested in connection with the Sunday night stabbing death of a local man.
Ronald Buffalo Head, age 42, was fatally stabbed early Monday morning after an argument broke out between the deceased and the man arrested for the murder.
According to FBI reports the argument involved a woman the two men had both been romantically involved with. The argument began the night before at a bar in Ponca City and ended at a residence near White Eagle with the death of Buffalo Head.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and is being held by federal authorities
pending grand jury action.
DEATHS
NEWTON, Kan. - Frances Garnica, mother of the Rev. John Garnica of Ponca City, died at Newton Medical Center, Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997. She was 81.
A Rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Newton. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 1997, at the church with Father John Hotze, officiating. Burial will be at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Newton under the direction of Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Frances (Porras) Garnica was born June 4, 1916, in Newton, Kan., the daughter of Jesus and Luz (Montellano) Porras. She reigned as queen of the first Newton Mexican Fiesta in 1936.
She was married to Carmen Garnica on Nov. 9, 1936, in Kearney, Neb. Mrs. Garnica was a homemaker. She had also worked as a nurses aide and medication aide at the Friendly Acres Retirement Community. Mrs. Garnica was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she served on the Altar Society. She enjoyed ceramics and crocheting.
Survivors include seven sons, Jack, Jesus and Eugene, all of Newton, Kan., Victor Joe of San Leandro, Calif., the Rev. John of Ponca City, Julian of Wichita, Kan., and Carmen Jr. of Pueblo, Colo.; two daughters, Bertha Breseno and Maria Jaso, both of Newton, Kan.; one sister, Margaret Pruneda of Union City, Calif.; 23 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 11, 1981; her parents; three brothers, Frank, Chano and Jose Porras; and one sister, Concha Delgado.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Garnica's name to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Organ Fund, c/o Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Gertrude Annette Smith, formerly of Ponca City, died Thursday, Sept. 4, in Pryor. She was 82.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997 at the IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City, with the Rev. William V. Martin, a relative, officiating, under the direction of Key Funeral Home, Pryor.
Gertrude Annette Smith was born Feb. 13, 1915 in St. Louis, Mo., to Samuel Henry and Laura Dean (Culwell) Smith. She grew up and attended school in St. Louis. She had lived in Ponca City for 50 years before moving to Pryor nine years ago. She was a homemaker and a provider for the elderly.
Ms. Smith was a member of the St. Martin's of Tours Episcopal Church in Pryor, and was a former member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City.
She is survived by close friends, the Chuck and Gloria Williams family of Pryor. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters.
Margaret L. Bittman, sister of Larry Bittman of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997, at St. Mary's Health Center, St. Louis, Mo. She was 63.
Graveside rites will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Perry, with the Rev. Kevin Devlin, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Born Jan. 11, 1934 at Perry, Ms. Bittman was the daughter of J. Carl and Inabel Bittman. For the past 35 years she had resided in St. Louis, Mo., where she had been employed by KMOX and KSD radio stations. She was also active in the Church of St. Michael.
She is survived by her father, J. Carl Bittman; one sister, Lee Beaky; and two brothers, Richard and Larry Bittman.
Marie Monday, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 3, 1997, at Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 82 years of age.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, at Longwood Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Bierly, First Church of the Nazarene, presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Marie was born Nov. 10, 1914, at Burns, Kan., the daughter of Jessie H. Scott and Helen Margaret (Rayburn) Scott. Her early education was received at Burns.
She was united in marriage to Lonnie R. Monday on Sept. 1, 1935, in El Dorado, Kan. The couple made their first home in Stillwater, before moving to Ponca City in 1939. Mrs. Monday was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and in earlier years was active in the Senior Adult Ministry of the church. She had served several years as the church pianist.
She is survived by her husband, Lonnie, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Patricia Jo) White, Laurel, Md.; two sisters, Ruth Gruggisberg, Wichita, Kan., and Josephine Mallory of Mulvane, Kan.; two grandchildren, Cynthia Stewart and Larry White, both of Savage, Md.; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant sister, Beth Scott.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Monday to the First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Grace Memorial Chapel.
The family will be at 826 North Osage Street.
paid obituary
TONKAWA - Tod Jones, Tonkawa resident, died early this morning, Sept. 5, 1997, at St. Joseph Medical Center Emergency Center, Ponca City, from injuries received in a vehicle accident. He was 21. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
L.D. "Bill" Worley, 408 East Comanche Avenue, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 at Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City. He was 77. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline, of the home. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Trout Funeral Home. Other arrangements will be announced later.
Ray Johnson, Ponca City resident, died Thursday morning, Sept. 4, 1997, at his home. He was 60. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, of the home. The funeral is set for 2 p.m., Monday at the First Christian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Verba E. Rice Hocker, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 94. The funeral service will be graveside, Monday, 11 a.m. at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery. Other arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home.
Saturday
Lawrence E. Adee - Funeral to be at 10 a.m. at Hixson Memorial Chapel in Sulphur, La. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur.
Sunday
C.E. Marlar - Graveside service to be at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ponca City. The family will be at No. 4 Riverside in the Bois D'arc Community. Call (405) 767-8390 for directions.
Monday
Everett G. Boedecker - Funeral to be held graveside at 2 p.m.
Monday at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery. Other arrangements will be announced
later by Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
NEWS BRIEFS
Plea for Blood - The Oklahoma Blood Institute, 518 North Fourteenth Street, will be open Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help local patients receive the gift of life. Give blood.
United Way Parade - Plan to join the United Way 1997-98 Campaign Kick-Off Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. Registration is free. To register your entry stop by the United Way Office at 102 South Fifth Street or call 765-2476.
Bressie Reunion - The 41st Bressie Reunion will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Bressie Community Building (formerly Tearney School), located 3 miles south of the Salt Fork River bridge on U.S. 177, then 2.5 miles east of the highway. Call (405) 723-4331 or (405) 268-3703 for more information.
Senior Citizens Dance Set - Senior Citizens Dance will be held Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Ballroom. This will be the 10th anniversary of the Monday Night Dance. Come help celebrate the occasion, and bring cookies to share. Music will be by the Hayriders Band.
Chili Cook Off Set - The Elks Chili Cook Off will be Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. For more information, call 765-4045.
Pasta Special - Godfrey's Restaurant will be hosting a pasta special Friday night for those participating in the United Way "Fun Run/Walk" to be held Saturday.
Arrest - Police arrested a 37-year-old man for breaking and entering and destruction of private property at 9:57 a.m. Thursday in the 1500 block of West Chestnut Avenue.
Theft - A grand larceny report was taken after a woman reported to police at 3:52 p.m. Thursday that her son's back pack had been stolen from the Middle School.
Theft - At 3:55 p.m. Thursday a man reported the theft of some personal property taken from the 200 block of East Chestnut Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Theft - A woman in the 200 block of South Palm Street reported a stolen bike at 8:57 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested two 14-year-old girls, one at 10:28 p.m.
the other at 11:17 p.m., Thursday for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
after the vehicle they were driving was found to be stolen.
EDUCATION
PTSA Meeting
The first meeting of Ponca City Mid-High PTSA will be held Sept. 8 at
6:30 p.m. in the library of the Mid-High. New chairmen will be chosen followed
by a discussion concerning the goals for the coming year. Anyone interested
in the welfare of your children are invited to attend.
Knight Enters Program
James Nathan Knight, a graduate of Ponca City High School and band member
for seven years, has been accepted as an Honor Student into the CETA Undergraduate
Research Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University and will be majoring
in Civil Engineering. He was awarded the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education
Scholarship, Oklahoma State University Valedictorian Scholarship, College
of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Scholarship, Sam Walton Community
Leaders Scholarship, Educational Communications Scholarship, Mary Jane Spradlin
Memorial Award and Oklahoma Academic Scholar Award. He is the son of Barry
and Glenda Knight.
OoKeeHee Indian Club
The OoKeeHee Indian Club will be meeting Sept. 11 at the Shelter House
(5th and Highland) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All interested students in grades
7-12 are invited to attend. Discussions will be held for the 1997 Fall OoKeeHee
Pow-wow on Oct. 25. Refreshments will also be served. For further information
contact one of the sponsors: Nellie Roughface, 767-8030; Lucy Kent, 767-8050
and Jo A. Lessert, 767-9500, ext. 128 or 111.
Family Fun Night
Woodlands Elementary School will be hosting their annual Family Fun Night
Carnival on Sept. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. The schoolyard theme will be "Woodlands
Western Roundup," with games, food and fun for all. Tacos, burritos,
pizza and desserts will be served in the cafeteria, with drinks and cotton
candy available in the game area. Admission to the games will be by tickets
only. Students may pre-order tickets for games, food and the drawing at
the school; they will also be available at the carnival. The public is invited
to attend.
NWOSU Honor Roll
Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva has announced the summer
honor rolls. Locals making the honor roll include: Johnie Decker, Patty
Rowe, Brandy Goforth and Tamara Hager, all from Blackwell. Tonkawa students
are Misty Bess, Merle Miller and Michael Kirtley. From Ponca City are Rachel
Chronister, Judy Smith, Janibeth Viljoen, Victoria Ginger, Kristy Khan and
Becky Wright. Kim Shafer, Newkirk; was placed on the honor roll along with
Matthew Holland, Shidler.
Mayer Accepted
Tanya Mayer of Ponca City has been accepted to the Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah. After finishing high school in Kazakhstan in 1989, Mayer attended OSU and received her degree in physiology. She is the daughter of Sveltana Mayer.
Julie Schiltz and Jason Shelton, both seniors at Ponca City High School, have been nominated for the fourth annual Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The national program recognizes academic achievement, community service and athletic accomplishments of high school senior men and women.
Schiltz was nominated for her involvement in three high school sports (softball, basketball, and soccer), her volunteer community work (including Special Olympics and Ponca Humane Society) and her outstanding academic record. She is the daughter of Chris and Pat Schiltz.
Shelton's selection as a nominee was based on his participation in two sports (football and basketball), community volunteer work (Friendship Feast and recycling projects) and his excellent academic record. His parents are David and Sally Shelton.
Entries for the Wendy's High School Heisman will be evaluated by the McGraw-Hill scholastic review service and the field will be narrowed to 1020 State Finalists and then to 102 State Award winners.
Stephan Sargent and Elaine Cox of Lincoln Elementary School attended the Teacher Training Institute for the "We the People...The Citizen and the Constitution" Aug. 23 at the Moore-Norman Vo-Tech Conference Center.
Sargent and Cox were two of 90 teachers from across Oklahoma who were nominated and selected to attend the 1997 training session. A limited number of teachers were selected at the high school, middle and elementary school levels. Teachers who participated received a free classroom set of textbooks and materials.
High school teachers may enter a class in the district competition of "We the People." District winners go on to compete for the state title. The winning class from each state then goes to the national competition in Washington, D.C. in late spring.
The "We the People..." is a nationally acclaimed curricular program on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. It assists teachers and schools to foster students' understanding of the basic principals and values of constitutional democracy, develop higher-order thinking skills, cooperative-learning activities and performance-based assessment, and prepare students to become competent and responsible citizens.
The program is designed for a wide range of achievement levels and complements the regular school curriculum. During the institute teachers get hands-on experience with the textbooks and discover how students can take part in a simulated congressional hearing which is the basis for the high school competition.
All schools within the City limits of Ponca City are required to have
fire drills and the buildings have to be inspected for Life Safety Codes.
RELIGION
Asbury UMC To Worship in the Park
This Sunday, Sept. 7, members of Asbury United Methodist Church will begin their Fall schedule with worship and fellowship activities at Lake Ponca Park. Sunday school will convene at 9:30 a.m. at the church, 700 West Liberty. At 11 a.m. they will meet at Shelter House Numbers 1 and 2 for Morning Worship, including the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
A covered dish luncheon will follow the worship service. Activities, including volleyball will be available for the group until 2 p.m.
Each family is asked to bring two dishes to share and their own plates, glasses and eating utensils. Drinks will be provided.
All members and friends of the church are encouraged to attend this time
of worship and fellowship as Asbury UMC celebrates "coming together
after the summer."
Harmony Missionary Baptists Set Revival
Revival services are scheduled Sept. 8 through 12 at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Sept. 8 through 12, according to the pastor, the Rev. Randy Ratliff. The church is located at 2230 North Union.
The Rev. Randy Bettis from Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Pryor will be the evangelist, it was announced. The public is invited to come and hear Bettis preach.
The Youth group is planning a trip to the zoo in Oklahoma City some time
in September, with the date to be announced later. Also Youth Discovery
for those five years old until teenage. The group will meet Sept.20 at the
church at 6:30 p.m., it was announced.
Connor Chapel Plans Appreciation Service
Connor Chapel AME Church will hold the second Appreciation Service for the Rev. Thomas L. Webb on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m., according to James L. Roland, Church Steward.
The Rev. Elza Haynes, Associate Pastor at Connor Chapel AME will be the speaker at 11 a.m. and the Rev. Blanton Bennett of Mt. Olive AME Church in Perry will be the afternoon speaker at 3:30 p.m.
Music for this Appreciation Service will be furnished by St. Stephen AME Church Choir from Enid, also local choirs will participate.
Members of Connor Chapel invite the community to come and be a part of
this day of fellowship, Roland said.
Ladies' Bible Study Begins at First Baptist
The Women's Ministry of First Baptist Church is sponsoring an 11-week Bible Study open to all ladies of the community, regardless of their ages or stages in life. The study will be "A Women's Heart: God's Dwelling Place" by Beth Moore and will begin next Tuesday evening, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. or next Wednesday morning, Sept. 10- at 9 a.m. A nursery will be provided for both sessions.
Participants are encouraged to choose either the morning or the evening
session to attend. Study guides may be purchased in the church office or
at the first session for $13. For further information, please call the church
offices at 765-4427.
Nazarenes Set Caravan Program
The Caravan Program at First Church of the Nazarene started this past
Wednesday, meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church, 1900 West Grand. All
children first through sixth grades are invited to attend. Caravan is a
scouting type program with Christian emphasis. For more information, contact
the church office at 765-6060 or Director Robert Jordan at 765-3633.
BSF International Hosts Class for Women
BSF International will be hosting an Introduction Class for all women interested in learning more about BSF and the Bible. The class will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth and Grand.
This year's study will be a new study entitled "The Acts of the Apostles" which will include the Book of Acts and other books in the New Testament.
For more information, you may call Susan Fore at 765-7124.
First Lutherans Plan Rally Day
This Sunday is the day to join First Lutheran Church to celebrate Rally Day _ a day when the new Sunday School year begins, and students are promoted to their new classes. Theme for Rally Day is Noah Friend. If you Noah Friend, bring that friend to church and Sunday School Sunday, so that they will Noah your best friend, Jesus.
The worship service ice at 8:30 a.m. will stress Christian education and recognize the Sunday School teachers. The 11 a.m. worship service will honor the new third graders with the presentation of a Bible to each.
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. with a joint opening, students will be introduced to their new teachers, and retiring teachers will be recognized. The festivities continue at 6:30 p.m. with food, games, treats, and fellowship.
Members of First Lutheran welcome anyone who is looking for a church
home to join with them on Rally Day for a full day of worship and fellowship.
Youth Rally Set at Trinity Pentecostal
Ponca City's youth are invited to gather at Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church for a Youth Rally Saturday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Kevin Bartley will be the main speaker. He was youth minister here at Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church about five years ago, and is looking forward to seeing his old friends.
Pastor Paul Holmes reports the revival was refreshing, and also the Labor Day weekend was a great time in the worship of the church.
Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church welcomes Ponca City to worship on
Sunday at 10 a.m. for Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. for worship, 6 p.m. for
evening service and 7 p.m. on Wednesday for Gems and Royal Rangers, and
Bible study for the adults.
Albright UMC Plans Chuck Wagon Feed
The Missions Committee at Albright United Methodist Church will host a western-style dinner on Sunday, Sept. 7 with those attending encouraged to wear their "denims" and stay after worship for a great meal off the chuckwagon. Donations will support local and national mission projects.
Guests are invited to attend worship and join the congregation in this
time of fellowship. Albright UMC is located at 128 South Palm. Sunday School
begins at 9:15 a.m. and worship is at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Kip Wright's sermon,
entitled "Have Mercy", will be taken from Psalm 125 and James
2:1-17.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Tell Plans
Prince of Peace Lutherans will have hats, sun visors, and a few T-shirts available this Sunday. If interested, see Angela Correll before or after Sunday School.
Folks from Prince of Peace will be preparing and serving at Friendship Feast this Tuesday, Sept. 16 at First Christian Church. The next church council meeting is set for Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the church. The nominating committee will be meeting soon to prepare a roster. Plans are also beginning for a booth at Octoberfest.
Table of Eight will begin Oct. 18 - this is a once-a-month get together on Saturday evenings in alternating homes for an informal dinner - and a chance to get acquainted. The groups change each month on a rotating basis. Those wishing to participate should call Barb Kegler at 762-5774.
Prince of Peace wishes a "Happy Birthday" to Jared Kelle, Dorothy
Graesch and Michelle Moune.
Old-Time Gospel Event in Kaw City Saturday
The second monthly Old Town Gospel Concert is scheduled for Saturday at the Kaw City Community Center. Admission is free for everyone in the community and the event is set to start at 7 p.m.
Participating in the "sing," chaired by Cindy Russell of Kaw City, will be Richard Epperson, Regina Smith, Sharon Stuemky, Whitney Thilsted and Cozetta, all of Ponca City, The Price Family of Shidler and Gabrielle Gardner and Russell of Kaw City - and highlighting the event will be Forgiven from Ponca City.
Yee Hah!! Sunday School Roundup Sunday is this coming Sunday, Sept. 7, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Each Sunday School class has been challenged to roundup their people from various pastures and vacation-lands and to bring friends that are presently not part of any herds! That's the message from the Rev. Craig Dietert at St. Paul's.
"We'll be recognizing the classes with the highest attendance and the highest percentage attendance. Visitors are always welcome for Sunday School and church services," the Rev. Mr. Dietert pointed out.
St. Paul's has ten adult classes, studying a variety of subjects, featuring a variety of formats (lecture, discussion, etc.), of a wide variety of age groups. Everyone is sure to find a class in which they can both participate and enjoy. The church has a full listing of children's classes which meet in the lower level of the church. A quality nursery is available during these events, the Rev. Mr. Dietert pointed out, though children are welcome in the church service, as well.
St. Paul's is located one mile east of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, at the corner of Hartford and Pecan. Church services are Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:50; the Sunday School meets at 9:40.
"So put on your spurs and come on out for Sunday School Roundup this Sunday. We'll meet you with a smile!, the Rev. Mr. Dietert concluded.
Sunday, Sept. 14 will be a special day at the Ponca City Free Will Baptist Church. Days of long ago will be rekindled as Conestoga wagons will be part of the special day for Round-Up Sunday.
The Conestoga wagons, followed by cowboys on horseback, will depart from Fourteenth and South Avenue going to the Free Will Baptist Church, 1900 East Hubbard Road. Larry Nixon and Stan Combs are the wagon masters of the Wagon Train. Those wishing to ride on one of the wagons will need to watch for details next week on when to arrive for the ride. The wagons will arrive at the church about 9:15 a.m. in time for Sunday School which begins at 9:30 a.m.
Everyone who attends Round-Up Sunday is encouraged to dress "western" for the occasion. A panel of judges will be visiting all Sunday School classes, awarding gifts to the best and most original western dress. Everyone is encouraged to participate by getting out their western clothes for the event.
A jail will be set up at the church as part of the festivities. Word has circulated the jail already has one permanent occupant. His name will be disclosed on Round-up Sunday.
After the worship service, hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings will be served in the Fellowship Center for everyone attending the service. It is rumored a very tall (8 ft.) sheriff will be making an appearance during the dinner.
Following the dinner, the Conestoga wagons will give wagon rides to anyone wishing to participate. Other activities are being planned for the youth.
The purpose for the special day is to gather all the congregation and visitors back from summer and vacations to build up church attendance. David Bigger, pastor, and the congregation asks everyone to mark their calendars for Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. because ... the Wagon Train is coming to Round-up Sunday at Free Will Baptist Church.
Sunday, Sept. 7, is "Sunday School Advancement Day" at Second Baptist Church - an annual event when the Church commissions and honors its Sunday School teachers for the coming year, the Rev. Paul Graham, Pastor-Teacher announced.
This year the Special Event will be divided into two parts. The first will be a Joint Sunday School service starting at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of Curtis Acree, Minister of Education. It will consist of a time of praise and worship, introduction of Sunday School teachers and associates; a challenge from the Minister of Education, open house in the educational building and a brief Sunday School lesson for all ages.
The second part will be a Commission and Worship service, starting at 11 a.m. under the direction of Pastor Graham, and will be a period of praise and worship. The pastor will bring a special message to the Church and the Sunday School staff, and the congregation will join in the Commission Service.
Visitors are invited to attend both of the services - get to know the church and its people, Pastor Graham said. A nursery will be provided.
Woodlands Christian Church will "come to the light" on Sunday, Sept. 7 with morning worship set at 10:30 a.m. "Feel the presence of the Lord come into your life as a light, as we offer you scripture, meditation, hymns and special music all reflecting the Light of the World," is Woodlands Christian's message to Ponca City.
Evening activities will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. with the galley open for dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. The Membership Committee will be providing tuna salad and chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs and beverages. Families are being asked to provide the "extras" for dinner.
Fun activities during Sunday evening will include fishing booth, treasure hunt, flipper race, duck pond and clam toss. First, second and third prizes will be awarded to the best decorated booth, and also prizes will be given to the best costumes.
Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs or blanket to sit on.
First United Methodist will begin their Fall Worship Schedule Sunday, it was announced this week. Worship is set for 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
"Open House" for Children's Sunday School will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. - a time for parents to meet teachers and see their child's classroom, it was announced.
In friend and family gatherings, there are a lot of potluck suppers and picnic meals. Of course, the food is always outstanding in flavor and abundance. Even after eating beyond the normal limit, a person is addicted to thinking about eating "just a little more" ... or maybe "sampling" that special dish a little later. I have, at times, when throwing away the paper plate, etc., kept the plastic fork in my shirt pocket .. just in case. It has prompted our grandchildren to say, "What's the matter, Grandpa, can't you get enough to eat?!"
Well ... yes, I can ... materially speaking. But what about the idea ... or how does that relate to spiritual food? Can we ever get enough? Spiritual food may come to us even if we are not seeking or planning for it. Carrying the plastic fork or spoon for spiritual energy is not a bad idea. We can always do more with energy when we are prepared to accept and use it.
Maybe our spoon or fork is a little quiet time ... or time spent in prayer ... some directed thoughts may pave the way. It is understood that all industrious people are busy; but it is also the busy people that seem to manage the best.
The Rev. Leland Peterson
Assistant Minister, Woodlands Christian
The after school children's program, "Lifesavers for Jesus" is now in full swing at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoons. Each week children in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to enjoy stories, music, games, snacks, chimes, handbells ells and missions. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. with the children all gathering for an afternoon snack. The children are then divided into two groups: Kindergarten through second grade and third through sixth grades. As one group sings the other group has story and game time.
Each group participates for 30 minutes in each activity. At 4:45 the
older children play the chimes or handbells, while the younger group participates
in mission activities. Parents are to pick up their children promptly at
5:15 p.m. as other Wednesday night church activities soon begin. The program
is open to all children in the community - please register your child on
his or her first day.
LIFESTYLES
Mr. and Mrs. Larry James Steele Sr., 609 North Sunset, will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on Sept. 6, at a family dinner in the Steele home. Hosting the event will be their children and spouses: Joe and Ranee Van Buren, Larry and Tonya Steele, John and De Steele and Bruce and Lori Ullery.
Mr. Steele and the former June Struble were united in marriage on Sept. 8, 1962 in Tulsa, where they made their first home. They later came to Ponca City and have resided in their present home for 13 years. Mr. Steele is the son of Mabel Steele and the late J.C. Steele and Mrs. Steele is the daughter of Lorene Griffin and the late John Struble.
Mr. Steele has been employed by Continental Carbon for 30 years, and is currently shift supervisor. Mrs. Steele is a homemaker.
The couple are members of the First Church of God in Ponca City. They have nine grandchildren - Michele, Bobbie and Heather Van Buren, Ashley, Allison and Alyssa Steele, Constance and James Ullery and Casey Steele.
Women guest attending the Saturday luncheon of the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic at the Ponca City Country Club are in for a special treat said a spokesperson. The guest speaker is Judy Custer, Creative Communication Consultant of Oklahoma City. Theme for the event is "Rhinestone Cowboy."
Ms. Custer, who owns her own consulting company, Creative Communications, will speak on "He Said/She Said."
Patty Allen, who is chairman of the women's activities for the event, says "Judy has a clever and entertaining way of dealing with the facts and principles of clear communications and relationships. Who knows, we may all learn how to get a bigger, shinier 'rhinestone' from our significant other?"
Custer has conducted training for companies such as American Fidelity, Midfirst Bank, Midland Mortgage, Seagate Technology, FAA Credit Union, Moto Photo, Journal Record, INET and others.
Oklahoma City Personnel Association sponsored Custer as a presenter on Cox Cable of her master's thesis entitled "The Law of Productivity Through the Law of Creativity."
She taught marketing at Oklahoma City University and business communications at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. She taught media writing, media studies and served as an advisory for the yearbook and college newspaper at St. Gregory's College.
As a result of Custer's education, extensive background and experience in teaching young adults she is qualified to teach any business and / or career subject said a spokesperson.
Her professional training credentials include certification in several training programs including, the Zenger-Miller Programs: "Working," "Frontline Leadership," "Team Leadership," "Facilitating Successful Meetings," "QUEST" Skills and "Leadership 2000."
Also Vital Learning Programs, "Number Skills," and "Profamatics." Others programs were for BIS Oklahoma State Vo-Tech, "Strategic Management," and Xerox Learning Systems "Management for Motivation."
Custer is a consultant for four school districts teaching communication awareness and techniques to professional teachers. She has been a key presenter for Directors of Basic Education, the Department of Education and the State Department of Vo-Tech conference. She has given three accredited full-day workshops for state mental health professionals.
Other activities throughout the day for the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic guests are facials/make-up by BeautiControl; manicures, by J.C. Penney Salon; reflexology massages by Melissa Brace; glamour shots by Motophoto/make-up by Carlene Wilkinson and Nancy Gilliam; informal modeling directed by Barbara Impson, clothes from Moore's, John's, J.C. Penney's and Ponca City Country Club Pro Shop.
Evening Entertainment
A special presentation will be held in the Ballroom at 8 p.m., this evening honoring someone who has made a significant contribution over the years to the tournament. The identity of the awardee will not be made until the award is present. This recipient will receive the new John Lake Spirit Award.
Evening entertainment for Friday is a six piece Galaxy Band from St. Louis which will be playing in the Ballroom from 9 p.m., to 1 a.m. In the lounge, Steve Quinn, caricature artist will be entertaining.
Saturday evening, comedian Dan Merryman will be performing in the Ballroom following the awards presentation. Touch of Class, a four-piece band, will be entertaining in the lounge from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on Aug. 22 for a Beginning Day Party in the home of Dottie Johnstone. Each member brought a salad to share, as well as the recipe for their salad.
Andra Kasselman, president, discussed the trip to the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Mo. The trip, scheduled for Sept. 27 and 28, is to honor Melva Keen, last year's President and Girl of the Year.
Program chairman Terri Barnett distributed the new program books.
Summer activities for the chapter included attending "Gypsy" at the Ponca Playhouse and a "kidnap party" with a twist - this year the husbands were kidnapped and the wives then joined the party for breakfast in the home of Phyllis Pledger.
The first regular meeting was scheduled for Sept. 4 in the home of Francie James with Terri Barnett leading the program.
Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild will meet Sept. 8 at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand. Registration for the meeting will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The business meeting will start at 12:30 followed by Show and Share and the monthly program.
Stitch and Assist will be 9:30 -11:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., Michiel Landers will be available to demonstrate construction of the dimensional bow-tie block for the October Block Party and to answer questions.
Greeter for the day will be Zoe Burge and hostesses will be Lavon Shepler, Betty Prilliman, Colleen Miller, Beverly Carpenter and Marcelle Gosting. For hostess information call Oletta at 765-6964.
Workshop chairman Joyce Eagan has announced the next workshop will be Sept. 9, "Terrific 2 Patch" by Mary Beth Haas. The workshop will be at the Community Christian Church from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call Shirley Hile at 762-3828 (for this month) to sign up or see Charla Viehe at the meeting.
The October workshop is "Polly's Pumpkin Patch" by Debbie Bacon, Oct. 7 at the church from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Vice President Linda Burg is announcing this year's PAQG challenge. It is to be a table runner ... any season, any size. All work (piecing, applique, quilting - hand or machine - , etc.) must be done by the PAQG member submitting the Challenge entry. No prequilted fabric or "cheaters cloth." Otherwise, your imagination is your only limitation. The projects are due at the Jan. 5, 1998 meeting.
The program for the day will be by Mary Beth Haas "It's OK if You Sit on My Quilt." She has developed many products and patterns for the innovative quilter. Mary Beth is a true believer in "fast" methods of quilting. Her quilts have taken blue ribbons, have been featured in the AQS Calendar, and are currently on national tour.
REMINDERS: Jean Buskirk reminds member to pick up tickets for the fund raising quilt. Oct. 25, is the next fund-raising event at the McCord School Arts and Crafts Festival. Please sign up to help work between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Oklahoma Quiltwork's Challenge winners will be announced at the September meeting. Entries for the Kay County Fair are due Sept. 9, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the middle building of the fairgrounds for open class.
There are many old pictures to be given away, pictures from May forward will be 25 cents. All members are encouraged to bring quilted items to Show and Share.
For more information contact Cindy Wilson, PAQG President at 765-6911 or Linda Burg PAQG vice president at 765-2532.
Laureate Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi observed Beginning Day with a birthday luncheon honoring Edna Borrer, a 63-year member of the organization.
Edna was a charter member of the first Ponca City chapter which was installed in 1934.
The luncheon, which was held at the American Legion dining room, was
attended by seven members and two guests: Ernie Mae Dixon, niece of the
honoree, and Lucy Page, her cousin.The September meeting will be held Sept.
24.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
The Wildcat coaching staff has been very please with the progress the team has made in preseason. But tonight they get their first real test in the season opener at Tulsa East Central.
So, like every staff in the state, they had a case of butterflies.
"I've been amazed," line coach Terry Henderson said this week, "with these kids' ability to pick up on what we're trying to do."
Head coach Rick Sodowsky has said from the first week of practice that this group has performed better than expected and is ahead in many ways of last year's squad that ran off three straight wins, before running into problems in the tough District 6A-4 games and finishing the season at 5-5.
Still, there are those lingering doubts that will not find an answer until the final buzzer sounds tonight.
While the offense has seemed to flourish under the leadership of a more experienced quarterback, Eric Michael's supporting cast in the backfield is brand new.
"At least we won't start the season with a sophomore quarterback playing in his first Class 6A game," Henderson smiled.
"But, none of our running backs have ever played #a down at the varsity level," Sodowsky frowned.
Henderson has had the good fortune to work with experienced offensive linemen like center Steve Bogadi and guards Nick Steichen and Jason Shelton, All are seniors.
But there are some newcomers in the line, too. Juniors Ray Lahan and Brad Faulk have earned starting berths. Offensive lines have to function as a unit and that only comes with time,
Tight end Ryan Treadway was expected to be a major part of the Wildcats passing attack. He was hurt the first day of practice and has seen limited practice time since then. Treadway is expected to start tonight, "but he will only be at about 80 percent," Sodowsky said.
The other receivers are new. Senior Jay Bentley saw some action at running back late in the season last year. He has been moved to split end for the first time in his career. Senior flanker Anthony Tillman also saw some action last year, but most of his playing time came on defense or at running back.
The 1997 Wildcat running backs are brand new. Senior Mat Harrison will start at fullback while junior Kris Shores will start at tailback.
Sodowsky and running backs coach Larry Degan like to keep fresh backs in the game, so sophomore Josh Young and junior Tony Redleaf will see plenty of action.
The defense really has Sodowsky worried. He returns only three starters on that side of the ball, linebacker Bentley, senior end Wes Swygert and cornerback Redleaf.
The inexperience showed in the Cats' first scrimmage against Choctaw.
But, then the defense squashed a good Westmoore team last week.
Sodowsky said the Wildcats had gained an attitude, an attitude he hopes will carry over to tonight.
The special teams are also a concern for the coaches with new faces filling the graduation gaps. Junior Jared Sindelar will do the kickoff, PATs and field goals while Swygert has won the starting punting job.
"The kickoff and punt returns we will do by committee," Sodowsky said.
Sodowsky is not sure what to expect from East Central. With help from the kicking game, the Wildcats won 21-14 last year.
The Cardinals were hit hard by graduation, but still have some dangerous skill players in running back Riccardo Well, who is a junior, and senior quarterback Chris Canada.
"It's going to be a close game, a very close game," Sodowsky said through a flutter of butterflies.
Ponca City at T. East Central
Where: East Tulsa Sports Complex, 12150 E. 11th, Tulsa.
When: Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Rankings: Neither team is ranked
Records: (Last year) Ponca City 5-5, East Central 8-4
Last Year: Ponca City won 21-14
Injuries: None new for Wildcats.
Importance: Season opening game for both teams. Both are expected to be on the bubble in their districts and need good starts
Radio: WBBZ (1230 AM), Ponca City.
Weather: Cool
Outlook: Ponca City looked good in its final scrimmage, but needs more consistency. East Central is trying to rebuild after a strong finish last season but has been hit early by injuries.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
TULSA - Tulsa East Central coach Jeff Adams is concerned.
He's concerned that the experienced team he had last year stumbled in the season opener to Ponca City before righting itself and finishing 8-4 on the year.
He will face the Wildcats tonight with a very inexperienced team.
He is concerned that last year most of his starters were seniors. This year he has only eight returning seniors and four starters back
He is concerned that even this inexperienced team has been weakened further by key injuries and the flu.
But he has some very good players to rebuild around, starting with running back Riccardo Wells, a junior who is considered one of the top backs in the state.
Also returning is running back Marcus Wells, junior linebacker Derek Breshears and junior center Cody Francisco.
"But most of these kids haven't seen varsity action," the coach notes.
Adams is not concerned about his team being too excited about christening a brand new stadium.
"It's not that big a deal to these kids," Adams said. "I've always said these kids would play in a parking lot."
Neither is he concerned about his team not being where he wants it to be this early in the season.
"I don't expect them to be where we want them, We don't want them to peak until the playoffs,"
He also won't have to worry about rivals taking his team lightly. They certainly aren't lightweights.
The Cardinals' offensive line is anchored by Francisco (6-0, 220) pounds and senior tackles Burton Hamilton (6-1, 230) and Nick Lloyd (6-2, 245).
The tight end, Jordan Blair, is a big target at 6-4, 205.
The backs have good speed and bring a load. Wells, while only 5-10, is a compact 175 pounds. Another running back, Ennis Robertson is 6-0, 190 while Canada is 6-3, 190.
The speedy wide receivers include senior Larry Smith (5-11, 170) and sophomore Stanley Lyons (6-0, 164).
On defense, nose guard Clinton Siztman (a 5-10, 225 senior) is flanked by Francisco and Hamilton.
Breshears bring 5-11, 205 pounds from his linebacker spot.
Finally, Adams is concerned about the Wildcats.
"Ponca City is big, strong and physical. In that last scrimmage they throttled Westmoore on defense."
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Ponca City's Craig Poet played his first tournament as a golf pro in the Ponca City Country Club's Cherokee Strip Classic in 1993.
He returns to that tournament this weekend fresh off the Canadian Tour where he finished high enough in the money standings to keep his playing card for next year's tour.
Poet will be one of 36 pros heading up amateur teams vying in the tournament. He is teamed with Bob and Presly Rutherford of Grove, Marv Schissel, also of Grove, and David Kirby of Broken Arrow. Poet will be seeking the first-place money of $3,000 while also trying to lead his partners to the team title.
Poet finished 79th in the money standings on the Canadian Tour which runs from May through August. He would like to have done better but feels he gained from the experience.
"It was a good tour and worth going to," he said. "Some days are real good and some days are real tough. It can be hard. You go out and play 18 holes and then go back to practice on something you need to work on. You spend a lot of time on the course."
Poet's best and worse moments on tour came at the very end.
"I shot two under in the Canadian PGA Championship and finished six strokes behind the leader. That was my best finish of the tour."
Poet shot 68-72-73-69-282 to finish tied for 19th. He won $1,593.75.
"My worse time was just a week earlier in the Canadian Masters. That's the biggest tournament on the tour and I really wanted to do well in it. I shot even par and didn't make the cut. I hit the ball well, but I couldn't make any putts."
That appears to be part of the life of pro golfers.
Poet played a practice round at the country club Thursday and then played in the Horse Race.
"My game is all right." he shrugged "It just seems to be different every day."
Poet is hoping he can string two good rounds together this weekend in his home town.
He was set to tee-off this morning in the first round of the Cherokee Strip Classic. He has an afternoon tee-time Saturday, with time to find out what he'll need to shoot to win the title after finishing third in his first try here.
Then its back to crisscrossing the country - for a while. He plans on entering the Nebraska Open - where he played often while at the University of Nebraska - on Sept. 12-14.
After that Poet will vie in the PGA Qualifying School in Jackson, Miss., October 14-17.
How well he does there could determine his schedule next summer, playing the PGA Tour, the Nike Tour or heading back to the Canadian Tour.
But in between he plans to spend some rare time at home.
"I think I'll be staying here for a while and work on my game. All that travel can get tough."
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
The Lady Wildcat softballers brought their big bats to the game against Guthrie here Thursday afternoon as they crushed the visitors 15-3 in five innings.
"The girls played very well," Po-Hi coach Roydon Tilley said. "There were some defensive mistakes we still need to work on, but they played hard and did some good things, especially in the hitting."
But even Tilley was somewhat surprised by the Lady Cats' onslaught.
"We only scored two runs against this team and this same pitcher the last time we met (in the Edmond Tournament) and we were lucky to get them. Guthrie actually outhit us in that game," Tilley said.
This time there was no comparison as the Lady Cats hit hard and often Thursday. The Poncans banged out 13 hits while pitcher Ashley Engle limited Guthrie to six hits. She had a one-hitter through three innings, and by that time, the Poncans led 15-0.
Guthrie broke up the shutout with a run in the fourth inning and scored twice in the fifth. But that didn't come close to keeping the visitors from being run-ruled.
The Lady Cats ended any thought of another close game with Guthrie early. Chris Hinman led off the first inning with a double. Before it was over, the Po-Hi girls had collected three hits, including another double by Engle, and used three Guthrie errors to score five runs.
The Ponca Citians added three runs in the second inning on Engle's second double, along with singles by Gena Osborn, Julie Shultz and Shauntia Feathers.
The Lady Cats took command with seven runs in the third inning.
Those runs streamed across the plate on hits by Lendsi Boyd, Hinman, Marie Wilson, Shultz, Teya Roughface, Osborn, Robbin Coffelt and Hinman's second safety of the inning.
The Lady Wildcats take part in the Hall of Fame Festival at the Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City today and Saturday.
The Poncans played Westmoore at 3 p.m. today and Oklahoma City Western Heights at 6:30. On Saturday, they play Choctaw at 10 a.m. and Yukon at 3:15 p.m.
Ponca City's freshmen were hurt by penalties and first game mistakes as they dropped a 14-6 decision to Edmond Santa Fe in the season opener at Sullins Stadium Thursday evening.
"The defense played pretty well," coach Brad Larimer said of the ninth graders' first game. "The offense was okay, but needs to get more aggressive, to hit 'em in the face."
For the most part the game was a defensive struggle, but a couple of big plays and some untimely penalties determined the outcome.
The Ponca Citians ended the standoff late in the first half when Billy Broughton teamed with J. Michael Sharon on a 55-yard tailback pass.
The Cougars missed on the extra point, but led 6-0 at halftime.
Santa Fe couldn't find an answer until about six minutes left in the game when it broke the fullback trap for 75 yards,
The PAT gave Edmond a 7-6 advantage.
In the final minutes, the Poncans started the next series from their own 35, but were hit with an unsportsmanship penalty that moved the ball back to the 20.
The Cougars gambled on fourth and long from there with just over two minutes remaining and came up short.
Santa Fe took over at the 20 and gained little on three running plays. However, a fourth-down pass found the end zone with 1:05 remaining.
The ninth graders are now off until Sept. 22 when they will travel to
Blackwell.