From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday,
September 18, 1997
LOCAL
Attorney General on the Road To Explain Truth-in-Sentencing
Signing Historical Document
Nearly News
Marland Mansion Financial Condition Still Improving
Several Po-Hi Voices Offering Entertainment At Heritage Day Event
More Results From Judged Entries of Kay County Fair
Barbecue, Chili Cook-Off Event Benefits Hospice of Ponca City
New Lincoln Elementary Open House Set Sunday
Chamber News
United Way Thermometer Reflects Campaign Results
Duck Race at Oktoberfest Benefits YMCA
Mount Created First Art Festival
State Certified DUI School Sept. 26-27
Teen Parent Seminars Scheduled
Benefit Dance, Concert Tonight For Gus Ehler
District Sertoma President Meets With P.C. Club
54th Anniversary Dance Planned
Veterans Benefit Meeting at Legion
Clarification
DEATHS
Fay Lavenia Bishop
Services Pending
Max D. Countryman
Ada Stevens
Rex E. Spangler
Funerals
Dessie Stalnaker
NEWS BRIEFS
SPORTS
District Clashes Spark Area Games
Joe Roland Busy Safety for Wildcats
8th Grade JVs Beat Ark City
Sports Notes
Jr. Hi Tennis
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The truth-in-sentencing law recently passed by the Oklahoma Legislature was center stage Wednesday when Attorney General Drew Edmondson came to Kay County. He was here to update District Attorney John Maddox on the new law as well as the Community Corrections law.
Edmondson also visited with the county clerk and court clerk about House Bill 1003 which is aimed at tax protester groups that have filed false liens in some counties. They get multi-million dollar judgments in their courts - the people's supreme court - and then file it as liens against people's property for purposes of harassment or intimidation.
"The legislature has now made that a felony, and in the process of doing that I have asked the clerks to post notice saying that it is a felony. We are delivering those notices and explaining the law to the clerks and being available to answer questions."
Edmondson explained that this did not tie into Indian sovereignty but did tie into those groups that do not believe that either the federal or state government is properly constituted and that the people are sovereignty in and of themselves so they can established their own courts and decide which laws pertain to them and which do not.
He said that there often is a connection between the tax protester groups and the militia groups. "One of our fears is that either the tax protesters will start using the militia groups to serve their papers or their eviction notices or foreclosures on their liens or use the militia to resist when the legitimate government attempts to do the same thing on the tax protesters."
Asked if there was a militia group in the county, Edmondson said, "I don't know about Kay County. We do have them in Oklahoma. There are some groups in western Oklahoma and some groups down around Eufaula in that area. We're all familiar with the compound at Elmore City in Adair County."
Responding to what is Oklahoma's biggest crime problem, Edmondson answered, "A year ago I would have said juvenile crime and juvenile crime's violence. I don't know if it is the natural ebbs and flows of social history, or whether we're doing things right, but I really believe that problem is starting to even out and maybe even taper off.
"We still have juvenile crime and we still have juvenile violence but it is was spiking so badly in the mid-1990s I was afraid it was going to go out of sight. I do think it has leveled off."
The state attorney general said, "The biggest problem today is prison overcrowding and the hard choices we have to make as to whether we're going to build new cells or whether we are going to do something different and that's the whole idea of truth-in-sentencing and community corrections. At least we are aiming in the direction of trying something different."
Edmondson said his preference in the matter is making decisions about which categories of prisoners need to be incarcerated and put in cells to protect the rest of society. Typically this is violent offenders, but could also be non-violent offenders that just won't quit and continual commit the same felonies and the only way to stop it is by incarceration. "Once those decisions are made, if we don't have enough cells we need to build them."
FIFTH GRADERS at Roosevelt Elementary sign a giant replica of the Constitution and mark their place in history Wednesday at their school. Each year for the last five years, the National Constitution Center (NCC) has sponsored "I Signed the Constitution" events across the country to encourage Americans to affirm their rights and responsibilities as citizens to learn more about their Constitution. The scrolls will be returned to the NCC and will become part of a permanent archival record in the NCC's planned museum, the Constitution Center. Those that signed the Constitution Wednesday received a free pocket-sized copy of the Constitution, an "I Signed the Constitution" button, a children's education piece on the Supreme Court and an adult education piece. (News Photo by Kristi Grabeal)
Friends of the Ponca City Cultural Center are asking the person or persons who "accidentally" removed and kept the signs for the recent Barn Dance to return them. The signs belong to a local realtor and were missing early Sunday morning. The signs can be returned to the Cultural Center or persons can contact Marquetta Brown, 765-7536. The locations for the signs were on Waverly and South Avenue, Hubbard Road, Industrial Boulevard and in front of the Mertz barn.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The financial condition of the Marland Mansion continues to improve over the previous year, according to the financial report of Kathy Adams, estate executive director.
The increasing number of visitors and growing sales from the gift shop are contributing to the improvement. Another asset is advertisement and bookings for functions by Monumental Enterprises Inc. (MEI), which leases the Conference Center.
One of the agreements in the lease was that when the Conference Center had been leased a year, $10,000 would be paid to the City. Adams said the money had been received from David and Craig Myers of MEI.
The revenue for August was listed at $24,083, which includes the $8,916 contribution from the city's general fund, while expenses totaled $23,137. Year to date figures show income of $48,103 including the city's monthly contribution and expenses of $48,834.
The itemized revenue for the Mansion for August shows tours accounted for $5,746, gift shop, $2,271 and events, $5,127. This compares with the 1996 figures of $5,247, tours, $782 gift shop, and $7,247, events. The year to date income totals $75,793, surpassing last year's entire income, with four months left in the year.
Visitation figures also show marked improvement with 3,742 for August, compared to 2,000 in August 1996. The visitation has increased considerably, with 23,439 already this year, which is up 4,662 from the entire 1996 year and four months to go.
These figures were a part of executive director Kathy Adams' report. Another good news report given by Adams for Bettie Marsh, shows the Marland Estate Foundation has raised $40,920 by selling memberships. There are now 258 members including 27 "oil barons'" ($1,000 contributors). Memberships are available on several levels. For more information contact the Marland Mansion.
Adams said bids will be going out for on Oct. 2 for work on the breeze way. Ten percent of the work has already been done. Adams said that Carolyn Berry's class at the high school has been providing three young men three days a week to clean one hour in the Mansion and they are doing a good job.
She told of upcoming promotional events including the Oklahoma Museum Conference and Governor's Conference on Tourism. She said the Mansion has been entered in the best attraction and also the best new brochure contests. The director also told two training sessions have been held recently for new guides.
Action Items
Action items on the agenda of the Marland Estate Commission included the location of George and Lydie Marland's statues. The Commission voted to leave Lydie's statue in the foyer and to put George's statue in the same area temporarily. A story on the statues was carried in Wednesday's edition of The News.
Chairman Larry Stephenson welcomed new Commission members Flo Holland and Eldridge Manering.
In other action the Commission voted to reduce the admission ticket to the Mansion by $2 a ticket during Oktoberfest weekend, slated for Oct. 4 and 5.
A report on the garage sale to be held Saturday during the Oklahoma Barbecue cook-off was given by Flo O'Connor. The Commission later visited the garage site to see the variety of items in the sale.
Stan Paynter and Sherri Tapp told about plans for the Oktoberfest. The event will feature entertainment both days and there will be over 80 arts and crafts booths and a number of food venders.
Lynda Clark reported for Sherry Muchmore on the Christmas Gala, which is set for Dec. 6 at the Mansion. Tickets will be $35 this year.
Manering told about the sale of tickets for the drawing for the 1927 replica Mercedes Benz, which has been given to the estate by Vic Andrews. Manering said volunteers are needed to take the car to civic club meetings and to sell tickets. The car has been shown publicly in a number of locations including the Kay County Fair.
Ford Lasher, a member of the Leadership Ponca City class, was an observer during the meeting.
Citizens attending the Heritage Day Celebration at the Cultural Center Saturday will be entertained by several of Ponca City High School's finest performers in a program entitled "100 Years of Broadway." The event will begin at 10 a.m. on the Cultural Center Terrace.
Performing in the day of music will be Julie Adams, Robert Maril, Kevin Goldman, Dana Poulson Nesselrode, Margaux Griffith and Yona Wade. The group will sing some numbers as a cast and some will perform at various times in duet and solo numbers. Leslie Aton Rardin will accompany and direct the presentation.
The program presents 100 years of Broadway favorites including "Give My Regards to Broadway," "Yankee Doodle Boy" and "My Hero" from the 1900s; "Alice Blue Gown," "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby," and "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life," from the 1910s; "Stouthearted Men," "Indian Love Call," and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," from the 1920s, "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "I Got Rhythm," "My Funny Valentine," and "Love is Sweepin' the Country," from the 1930s; "Always True to You, Darlin'," "If I Loved You," "Doin' What Comes Naturally," and "Some Enchanted Evening," from the 1940s.
And "Luck Be A Lady," "The Sound of Music," "Stranger in Paradise," "Everything's Coming Up Roses," and "Tonight" from the 1950s; "My Name," "I Don Quixote," "If My Friends Could See Me Now," "Camelot," and "If I Were a Rich Man" from the 1960s.
Also "Beauty School Dropout," "Send in the Clowns," "Tomorrow," and "Johanna" from the 1970s; "Hand for the Hog," "Memory," and "Bring Him Home," for the 1980s and "With One Look," "Give A Man Enough Rope," "Beauty and the Beast," and "All I Ask of You," from the 1990s and portions of the musical "Oklahoma."
Other entertainment during the Cultural Center's Heritage Day Celebration will include a style show, horse drawn carriage rides, reenactors, croquet games on the lawn, booths, and tours of the three museums in the Center.
BLACKWELL - Here are more results from last week's judging of entries at the Kay County Free Fair.
Communication Art Division
4-H Poster - Art Exhibit
Beginner. First place, Quentin Day; second, Jarod Soulek, and third, Michaela Logan.
Intermediate. First place, Miranda McCurry, and second, Samantha Day.
Advanced. First place, Jill Courtney.
4-H Photography
Adventures With Your Camera
Junior Class (Ages 9-13)
Four outstanding photos. First place, Sheralyn Otto, and second, Cassie McMillen.
Four outstanding photos of people doing different things. First place, Sheralyn Otto, and second, Bradley Schneeberger.
Four photos showing common picture-taking mistakes. First place, Sheralyn Otto.
Best individual photo made this year. First place, Bradley Schneeberger; second, Randy Price, and third, Sheralyn Otto.
Senior Class (Ages 14-18)
Four outstanding photos. First place, Emily Lewis; second, Stacie Schneeberger, and third, Laura Hoy.
Four outstanding photos of people doing different things. First place, Emily Lewis, and second, Stacie Schneeberger.
Four photos showing common picture-taking mistakes. First place, Emily Lewis, and second, Laura Hoy.
Series of four photos to tell a story. First place, Emily Lewis, and second, Stacie Schneeberger.
Best individual photo made this year. First place, Emily Lewis; second, Zack Blubaugh, and third, Stacie Schneeberger.
Exploring Photography
Senior Class
Four photos showing aspects of good composition. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Four photos taken with electronic flash. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Four action photos with captions. First place, Mandy Hudgins, and second, Jason Hudgins.
Four photos showing effective use of light. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Six 35mm slides showing good composition and use of light. First place, Jaron Hudgins, and second, Mandy Hudgins.
Best individual photo made this year. First place, Mandy Hudgins; second, Jaron Hudgins, and third, Bryan Overman.
Expressive Arts Division
4-H Leisure Education and Cultural Arts
Junior fine art - pencil, charcoal, ink. First place, Luke Blanton; second, Zack Blubaugh; third, Kelle Otto, and fourth, Quentin Day.
Senior fine art - pencil, charcoal, ink. First place, Mark Bolay; second, Laura Hoy; third, Hallie Godbehere, and fourth, Jay Bellinghausen.
Junior fine art - watercolor. First place, Sheralyn Otto.
Senior fine art - watercolor. First place, Laura Hoy.
Senior fine art - oil or acrylic. First place, Laura Hoy.
Junior ceramics - glazed. First place, Amanda Lewis.
Senior ceramics - glazed. First place, Laura Hoy.
Senior pottery - original design made from clay. First place, Laura Hoy.
Senior print processing article. First place, Mandy Hudgins, and second, Laura Hoy.
Junior decorative textile craft. First place, Samantha Day; second, Luke Blanton, and third, Quentin Day.
Senior decorative textile craft. First place, Emily Lewis, and second, Laura Hoy.
Junior woodcraft - original design. First place, Kelle Otto.
Senior woodcraft - original design. First place, Daniel Alley, and second, Laura Hoy.
Junior metal craft - embossed, tooled, etched. First place, Joel Bolay; second, Sheralyn Otto; third, Stacia Otto, and third, Kelle Otto.
Senior metal craft - embossed, tooled, etched. First place, Laura Hoy; second, Lexie Kahle; third, Erin Morris, and fourth, Don Alby.
Junior metal craft - soldered or welded. First place, Shawn Alley.
Junior nature craft. First place, Tessa Barnthouse; second, Shawn Alley; third, Amanda Lewis, and fourth, Bailie Vowel.
Senior nature craft. First place, Mandy Hudgins; second, Laura Hoy; third, Lexie Kahle, and fourth, Emily Lewis.
Junior bead craft article. First place, Sheralyn Otto; second, Kelle Otto; third, Joel Bolay, and fourth, Emily Lewis.
Senior bead craft article. First place, Jill Courtney; second, Emily Lewis, and third, Stacie Schneeberger.
Junior wax candle. First place, Shawn Alley; second, Stacia Otto, and third, Amanda Lewis.
Senior wax candle. First place, Laura Hoy.
Junior fabric craft - needlepoint, crewel, embroidery. First place, Stacia Otto.
Senior fabric craft - needlepoint, crewel, embroidery. First place, Mandy Hudgins; second, Emily Lewis, and third, Hallie Godbehere.
Junior fabric craft - cross-stitch, counted cross-stitch. First place, Sheralyn Otto, and second, Amanda Lewis.
Senior fabric craft - cross-stitch, counted cross-stitch. First place, Emily Lewis; second, Jana Johnson, and third, Laura Hoy.
Junior fabric craft - quilted or appliqued. First place, Shawn Alley; second, Gayle Buellesfeld; third, Carlie Godbehere, and fourth, Erika Morris.
Senior fabric craft - quilted or appliqued. First place, Emily Lewis; second, Miranda McCurry; third, Jill Courtney, and fourth, Erin Morris.
Senior fabric craft - crochet or knitted. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Junior fabric craft - doll or animal. First place, Amanda Lewis; second, Melissa Smith; third, Shawn Alley, and fourth, Carlie Godbehere.
Senior fabric craft - doll or animal. First place, Mandy Hudgins; second, Emily Lewis; third, Laura Hoy, and fourth, Erin Morris.
Junior creative textile craft article. Second place, Kayla Kinkaid.
Senior creative textile craft article. First place, Jana Johnson; second, Mandy Hudgins, and third, Laura Hoy.
Senior puppet. First place, Laura Hoy.
Junior paper craft. First place, Amanda Lewis, and second, Kelle Otto.
Senior paper craft. First place, Lexie Kahle; second, Mandy Hudgins; third, Emily Lewis, and fourth, Chassie McMillen.
Junior diorama. First place, Kelle Otto.
Senior diorama. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Family Living Division
4-H Fabrics and Fashions
Beginning Level
Chef or work apron. First place, Randi Price.
Tote bag. First place, Kelle Otto.
Intermediate Level
Pull-on top with coordinating bottom. First place, Kaycee Brandon.
Shorts, pants, skirt or culottes with waistband. First place, Chassie McMillen.
Duffle bag with end pieces. First place, Kaycee Brandon.
One-piece dress or jumpsuit. First place, Kaycee Brandon; second, Stacie Schneeberger, and third, Chassie McMillen.
Advanced Level
Two-piece ensemble. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Unlined garment, one or two pieces. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Special occasion garment (prom dress, English riding habit). First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Item or garment from fabric such as leather, ultrasuede, fur, etc.) First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Fun Items (Judged Against Standard)
Beginning Level
Decorated ready-made shirt. First place, Colby Jeffries.
Pot holder or hot mat. First place, Colby Jeffries.
Intermediate Level
Decorated garment. First place, Chassie McMillen.
Sewn item. First place, Chassie McMillen.
Sample notebook. First place, Chassie McMillen.
Advanced Level
Embellished garment. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Sample notebook. First place, Mandy Hudgins.
Home Environment
Beginner Level
Hanging storage unit. First place, Amanda Lewis.
Home environment combination. First place, Amanda Lewis.
Intermediate Level
Wall hanging. First place, Hallie Godbehere.
Hanging storage unit. First place, Ashley Smith, and second, Jay Soulek.
Bulletin board or message center. First place, Amanda Lewis.
Home environment combination. First place, Kaycee Brandon.
Advanced Level
Home environment combination. First place, Mandy Hudgins, and second, Emily Lewis.
4-H Babysitting/Child Care
Unit 1 (Ages 11-12)
Baby book. First place, Samantha Day.
Unit 2 (Ages 13-15)
Surprise suitcase. First place, Kaycee Brandon; second, Ashley Smith; third, Erin Morris, and fourth, Emily Lewis.
4-H Foods and Nutrition
Preparation and Preservation
Food Preparation Exhibit
Level 2 (Ages 9-11)
Three muffins. First place, Stacia Otto, and second, Randi Price.
Three rolled biscuits. First place, Stacia Otto.
Three drop cookies. First place, Kayla Kinkaid; second, Luke Blanton, and third, Kelle Otto.
Level 3 (Ages 12-14)
Half loaf of any yeast bread. First place, Stacie Schneeberger, and second, Kaycee Brandon.
Three yeast cinnamon rolls. First place, Sheralyn Otto; second, Kaycee Brandon, and third, Stacie Schneeberger.
Three rolled sugar-type cookies. First place, Mindy Corneil; second, Miranda McCurry, and third, Erica Morris.
Level 4 (Ages 15 and Over)
Half 8-inch layer un-iced shorten type cake. First place, Charlie Brandon.
Food Preservation Exhibits
Level 2 (Ages 9-11)
Pint or quart jar plain canned tomatoes. First place, Kelle Otto.
Two pieces of fruit leather. First place, Stacia Otto.
Level 3 (Ages 12-14)
Pint jar cucumber pickles or vegetable relish. First place, Sheralyn Otto.
Level 4 (Ages 15 and Over)
Pint or quart jar pressure canned vegetables. First place, Erin Morris.
Half or pint jar jam or jelly process in boiling water canner. First place, Laura Hoy.
4-H Personal Development
First Year (Ages 9-10)
Heritage scrapbook. First place, Kelly Otto, and second, Bradley Schneeberger.
Third Year (Ages 11-12)
Heritage scrapbook. First place, Stacia Otto.
Fifth Year (Ages 13-14)
Heritage scrapbook. First place, Sheralyn Otto.
Friendship poster, painting or collage. First place, Ashley Smith.
Sixth Year (Ages 14-15)
Heritage scrapbook. First place, Stacie Schneeberger.
4-H Postmark
Beginning Level (Ages 9-11)
Postmark of every post office in home county. First place, Colby Jeffries.
Twenty-five topical (any category). First place, Colby Jeffries.
Intermediate Level (Ages 12-14)
Fifty hand-cancelled. First place, Shawn Alley.
Fifty or more different slogans. First place, Shawn Alley.
Advanced (Ages 15 and Over)
One Hundred hand-cancelled or more. First place, Bryan Overman.
Seventy-five or more slogans. First place, Bryan Overman.
Seventy-five or more topical (any category). First place, Bryan Overman.
4-H Electric Exhibit
Novelty craft lamp or item recycled into lamp. First place, Tessa Barnthouse.
Electric and electronic circuits. First place, Jaron Hudgins, and second, Shawn Alley.
Model Rocketry
Junior Division
Poster or display showing and explaining model rocket parts. First place, Shawn Alley.
Poster or display explaining engine function. First place, Shawn Alley.
Poster or display showing rocketry safety. First place, Shawn Alley.
Model rocket made from kit. First place, Stacia Otto.
Senior Division
Poster or display showing and explaining model rocket parts. First place, Laura Hoy.
Poster or display explaining engine function. First place, Laura Hoy.
Model rocket made from kit. First place, Laura Hoy.
Any other display pertaining to model rocketry project. First place, Laura Hoy.
4-H Woodworking Exhibits
Beginning Level
Puzzle or game. First place, Mindy Corneil.
Miscellaneous. First place, Megan Smith.
Intermediate Level
Miscellaneous. Second place, Hallie Godbehere.
Advanced Level
Table. First place, Bryan Overman.
Chest. First place, Bryan Overman.
Miscellaneous. First place, Bryan Overman.
Leisure Education Division
Shooting Sports
Junior Division
Poster showing gun parts or related items including ammunition. First place, Luke Blanton, and second, Shawn Alley.
Natural Sciences Division
Entomology
First year 25 adult insects. First place, Colby Jeffries, and second, Joel Bolay.
Second year 40 adult insects. First place, Carlie Godbehere.
Third year 75 adult insects. First place, Shawn Alley.
Fourth year 100 adult insects. First place, Mikla Griffin.
4-H Forestry Exhibit
Tree Leaf
Ages 9, 10, 11. First place, Kryston Griffin.
Ages 12-15. First place, Mikla Griffin, and second, Shawn Alley.
Wood Sample
Ages 12-15. First place, Shawn Alley.
4-H Wildlife Projects
Oklahoma Wildlife
Beginner
Scrapbook of Oklahoma wildlife. First place, Jaron Soulek.
Intermediate
Exhibit of tracks of eight state wild animals or birds. Third place, Shawn Alley.
Advanced
Seedboard with 24 seed types eaten by wildlife. First place, Laura Hoy.
Fish
Beginner
Notebook describing habits and appearance of five state fishes. First place, Bradley Schneeberger.
Intermediate
Display board of knot samples. Second place, Shawn Alley.
Notebook describing habits and appearance of 10 state fishes. Second place, Shawn Alley.
Wildflower Study
Beginner Level
Collection of 15 state wildflowers pressed and mounted. First place, Carlin Godbehere.
Intermediate Level
Collection of 20 state wildflowers pressed and mounted. First place, Hallie Godbehere, and second, Shawn Alley.
Advanced Level
Collection of 25 state wildflowers pressed and mounted. First place, Laura Hoy.
Agronomy Division
Crops
Corn Exhibit
Yellow corn. First place, Michelle Huster, and second, Charlie Brandon.
Grain Sorghum Exhibit
White seeded grain sorghum. First place, Toby Lavers; second, Matt Spore, and Charlie Brandon.
Colored grain sorghum. First place, Matt Spore; second, Toby Lavers, and third, Tyson Morton.
Small Grain Exhibit
Early maturing wheat. First place, Jay Soulek; second, Austin Tautfest, and third, Jason Tautfest.
Medium maturity variety wheat. First place, Bryan Overman; second, Myra Sneath, and third, Stacie Schneeberger.
Any other wheat variety. First place, Gayle Otto.
Junior wheat champion. Bryan Overman.
Peanut Information Exhibit
Junior division. First place, Bradley Schneeberger.
Senior division. First place, Stacie Schneeberger, and second, Shawn Alley.
Forage Crop - Alfalfa
Alfalfa hay (green). First place, Ross Kubik; second, Bristole Constant, and third, Skye Bergmann.
Alfalfa hay (brown). First place, Charlie Brandon.
Home Gardening
Potatoes, white or russet. First place, Toby Lavers; second, Matt Spore, and third, Stacia Otto.
Potatoes, red. First place, Toby Lavers; second, Matt Spore, and third, Daniel Alley.
Okra, six pods. First place, Shawn Alley; second, Dustin Waggoner, and third, Daniel Alley.
Onions, yellow. First place, Matt Spore; second, Toby Lavers, and third, Shawn Alley.
Onions, white. First place, Toby Lavers, and second, Shawn Alley.
Onions, red. First place, Matt Spore.
Pumpkin, Jack-O-Lantern. Second place, Erin Morris.
Squash, winter, cashew. First place, Matt Spore; second, Toby Lavers, and third, Shawn Alley.
Pepper, jalapeno, Hungarian wax. First place, Matt Spore; second, Toby Lavers, and third, Shawn Alley.
Peppers, other hot. First place, Matt Spore; second, Toby Lavers, and third, Michelle Huster.
Peppers, sweet bell. First place, Toby Lavers; second, Matt Spore, and third, Shawn Alley.
Peppers, sweet banana. First place, Matt Spore; second, Toby Lavers, and third, Michelle Huster.
Tomatoes, large type. Second, Gayle Otto.
Tomatoes, cherry type. First place, Bailie Vowel; second, Erin Morris, and third, Erica Morris.
Watermelon, small icebox. First place, Daniel Alley, and second, Shawn Alley.
Fruit Exhibit
Red apples, plate of five. First place, Daniel Alley; second, Shawn Alley, and third, Bailie Vowel.
Pears, plate of five. First place, Shawn Alley, and second, Daniel Alley.
Home Garden Food Basket
Junior division. First place, Shawn Alley.
Senior division. First place, Daniel Alley.
4-H Home Grounds
Herbarium cards, ages 9-11. First place, Kelle Otto.
House Plants/Terrarium
Fourth/fifth/sixth year (ages 12-14). Second place, Shawn Alley.
Advanced (ages 15 and over). Second place, Laura Hoy.
Begonia. Second place, Laura Hoy, and third place, Shawn Alley.
Geranium. Third place, Shawn Alley.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Hospice volunteers, about 60 of them, will be working at Saturday's Oklahoma Barbecue Championship and the Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-off. The event, hosted by Professionals Today - a professional women's service club, benefits Hospice of Ponca City.
The volunteers will be working in the Kiddie Korner, at the Pepsi Wagon, selling ice cream and apple cobbler, and the information booth. Also Hospice will be providing a nurse for the First Aid station.
Last year the event raised $10,000 for Hospice. There is no admission charge. Funds are generated from the public tasting kits, which will be used from noon to 2 p.m., and other concession sales. Also there will be a public pancake breakfast at the boathouse. The Masonic Lodge will be cooking breakfast. There are a number of ways the public can support the cook-off, as all proceeds go to Hospice.
Park and Ride
A lot of activities are going on this year and those attending the cook-off are encouraged to park their cars at Woodlands Christian Church and ride the shuttle bus to the Marland Estate grounds, where the cook-off is being staged. Parking will be limited on the Estate grounds and those attending are encouraged to ride the air-conditioned bus and avoid traffic situations. The bus will run continuously from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Serving a Need
Currently there are 111 patients being service by Hospice. This involves some 120 volunteers. This is the 13th year of service by Hospice of Ponca City.
Hospice programs include skilled nursing care (on-call 24 hours a day); Medical Social Services; Home Health Aides; Chaplain; medications related to diagnosis; medical equipment and supplies and bereavement services for 15 months.
Other programs include Bridges for those serious ill, but not yet Hospice appropriate; Raindrops, for those who have lost children, with bereavement follow-up and a number of community programs, including regular inservices and memorial services at nursing homes.
Sources of income include Medicare Hospice Benefit; insurance; United Way memorials and donations.
Fund raisers in addition to the cook-off are the annual appeal, Tree of Life and the Hospice Golf Tournament.
Total hours of patient care by the Hospice nurses last year was 4,466, an increase of 57 percent over the year before. Hours of care by the social work staff totaled 1,199 up 94 percent over 1995. Home health aide hours were 3,262 up 74 percent.
In the area of bereavement services, the team made 461 individual contacts with Hospice families and community groups. Support groups are held twice monthly and had a total of 118 different individuals attending.
In 1996, 853 Hospice patients and families were served. The project number in 1997 is 950. Hospice bereavement served 398 in 1996 and 500 are predicted for 1997.
The total number served in 1996 was 2,714 and the projected need for 1997 is 3,150.
Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the finishing of the new Lincoln Elementary School and the Math Science Business Center. The following article is about the open house and ribbon cutting at the new Lincoln on Sunday.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
For over a year now Ponca City residents have watched with excitement and anticipation on the building of a new elementary school and an addition to the high school. For the first time since the two areas were built, an open house and ribbon cutting will be held for all citizens on Sunday. A tour of the new Lincoln will begin at 2 p.m. with the Math/Sci-ence/Business Center (MSB) immediately following at 3:30 p.m.
In September 1995, Ponca City residents went to the polls and approved Part I of a Capital Improvement Plan for $10 million. The bond money was to be spent on a new Lincoln Elementary School, a new addition to the high school and the renovation of the Commons Area and Howell Building at the high school. Two of these three parts have been completed.
There are funds included in the 1997 bond issue to complete the Commons Addition because the original bids came in over the budget. Lewis Associate Architects and the school administration identified and implemented several cost cutting measures, but in order to keep the quality in and still do the things that need to be done, the school will have to seek additional funding. This funding will be included in Phase II of the Capitol Improvement Plan. Oct. 14, 1997, is the date selected for the next bond election.
If the bond issue is approved, plans will be made to rebid and start construction at the high school sometime in December of this year. After completion the ninth graders will move up to the high school in the Fall of 1999.
A budget of $3.3 million was first allowed for the new elementary school, and surprisingly the bids handed in were well under the original budget plan.
Troy Lewis, Lewis Associate Architects, said "We were fortunate for the bids to come in so low. I guess the contractors were 'hungry' and that made the difference in the budget."
Lewis also stated, "The Ponca City Board of Education wanted Lewis Associate Architects to design both of the new buildings, but I felt that this firm was too small to design both of them. The board decided to hire Locke Wright Associates out of Oklahoma City to design the new Lincoln Elementary and Lewis Associate Architects were to design the new Math/Science/Business Center."
The construction work at Lincoln was done by Daco out of Catoosa, Okla. The ground work on the new Lincoln Elementary started on May 28, 1996.
As of Thursday the current contract amount is for $3,069,747. Lincoln Elementary also started with a 3 percent contingency fund and ended only using 1.2 percent of the fund. Contingency means that money is set aside at the start of the project for unknown items that might occur.
Lewis stated, "Lincoln Elementary is now a focal point of Grand Avenue and Waverly Street. This new school is on the corner; therefore, all drivers that use that route are able to see the new, beautiful building. A traditional school with regular house colors was chosen by the designer. The typical "traditional" school includes a red roof, white windows and a white picket fence."
"The only construction that remains on the exterior of the school is to pour a new sidewalk leading to the playground area. When the city receives an abundant amount of rain the ground is wet and the students get muddy. By adding this sidewalk, that problem will end."
Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City, stated, "This new elementary school has a lovely building design. Even though the school gave the contractors a long punch list, the contractors did a great job. I would also like to thank Mr. Lewis for communicating so well with the other contractors."
"I would like to personally invite everyone to tour the new Lincoln Sunday at 2 p.m. Dedication pamphlets will also be available at the school that day for those interested. This school was built for you and for your children."
Leadership Ponca City
The 1998 Leadership Ponca City Class traveled to Wagoner on Thursday, Sept. 11 for an overnight trip at Western Hills Lodge. With the guidance of Chairs Pat Morris, Ponca City Public Schools; Don Nuzum, City of Ponca City and Chamber staffer Lisa Coy, the trip began with team building activities on the beach. The teammates worked together to resolve the challenges they were given. However, one activity involving paper plates and a human traffic jam proved to be too much of a challenge for the participants. But with the determination of classmates Marc LaBossiere, Tom Morris and a couple of sugar packets, the dilemma was solved by Friday morning.
Chef Don Nuzum, prepared grilled chicken, sausage links and baked beans for the group while Michael Mott got the campfire going and the singing began.
Class members along with Jan Jarrett, Chamber president, shared about a person who had made a positive impact in their lives.
Friday, Sept. 12, the group traveled to Northeastern State University to hear Dr. Kent Lashley, Professor of Education. Lashley spoke to the class about leadership skills and shared many personal experiences he has had in dealing with people of all ages. Lashley's topics centered around Stephen Covey's "Seven Principles of Successful People" principles and new ones added by Lashley.
The Leadership class returned to Ponca City at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The next class session is scheduled for Oct. 8, when the group will learn about civic and human services available in Ponca City.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 19 - Legislative Review, Chamber Conference Room, 7:30 a.m.
Sept. 19 - Economic Development Advisory Board, Chamber Conference Room, noon
Sept. 19 - Ribbon cutting and open house, 4-7 p.m., USA Bottling Company, 2400 Doyle Keirn Avenue
Sept. 21 - Ribbon cutting and open house, 2-3:15 p.m., Lincoln School, 1503 West Grand
Sept. 21- Ribbon cutting, 3:30 p.m., Ponca City High School, Fifth and Overbrook
Sept. 23 - "Business After Hours," Elks Lodge, 5-7 p.m., 1301 Bradley
"You really know its United Way time when the thermometer is placed in the ground at Grand Avenue and Fourteenth Street, and the percentage begins to rise," commented Helene Schwartz, United Way Director.
The United Way of Ponca City officially kicked off its 1997-98 campaign with a parade and festival on Sept. 6, and is continuing the campaign with rallies in various businesses in the community.
According to Schwartz, the campaign packets are currently being distributed in various businesses Those businesses are holding kick-off rallies to help raise funds for the 17 participating United Way service agencies.
Brad Dickey, 1997-98 campaign chairman, expressed appreciation to two entities for special help in erecting the United Way thermometer. "We are grateful to Throop Propane, who planted the thermometer and the First Presbyterian Church who graciously agreed to allow the sign on their property. As with the United Way, it only works because we all work together," said Dickey.
He also noted that the pledges are beginning to come in at a good pace. Two weeks before the official kick-off, five companies held early campaigns to help jump-start the thermometer. Those pacesetter companies were Oklahoma Natural Gas, First National Bank, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Smith Tool and NationsBank.
"We feel confident with everyone's help we will reach our goal of $585,000. He concluded.
The 1997-98 campaign theme is "Keys To A Caring Community." "Our donors are the key to open doors to those we serve. If you haven't had the opportunity to give, have questions about where a contribution goes, or would like a video explaining the 17 member service agencies, please call the United Way office at 765-2476," Schwartz said.
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.
These agencies provide vital services to the Ponca City Community and dollars raised from the 1997-98 campaign will enable these agencies to continue quality services to all area citizens.
The second annual Duck Race benefiting the YMCA will be held in conjunction with the Oktoberfest activities this year. The duck race will begin at 2 p.m., Oct. 5, at White Marsh Lake at the Marland Mansion Estate.
The ducks will be dropped into the lake and Kyle Trotter will be on hand with his jet ski to help lead the ducks down the lake.
Duck winners have a chance of winning several prizes such as shopping sprees, savings bonds, a vacation package and even $1 million.
Proceeds from the duck race will be used to help scholarship children, youth and adults allowing them to participate in programs the YMCA has to offer, such as summer day camp, youth sports, health kids day, the senior health fair, the YMCA splash and many other programs. The duck adoptions are also tax deductible.
Duck adoption papers are available at YMCA's duck central, South Seventh Street and East Grand Avenue and various locations in Ponca City, Blackwell, Tonkawa and Newkirk. Call or visit Bart Miller at (405) 765-5417 to find the nearest location.
The 23rd Ponca City Art Festival to be held on the Ponca City Art Center grounds Saturday and Sunday was originated by a Ponca City artist, E.L. Mount.
Mount, who began his art career late in 1962 at a Ponca City Art Association drawing class and progressed to an award winning artist in a few short years.
At the time of his art career, Mount had retired as chief-assistant in the geophysical exploration department of Continental Oil Company. His retirement gift from friends and relatives was art equipment. Prior to his first drawing class at Darr School his only experience with art was drawing maps. He had never sketched or even held an artist's brush in his hands before that class.
Ten years later he was a consistent winner in art competitions around the country and was teaching beginning classes in oil and portraiture. He and his wife, Corinne, traveled extensively throughout the southwest, and Mexico, where he received inspiration for many of his artworks. He also served as president of the PCAA and helped raise funds to purchase the present Art Center at 819 East Central.
In the early 1970s Mount encouraged the Ponca City Art Association to host a Spring Art Festival, inviting fine artists from the area to exhibit their works. The first successful Spring Art Festival was held in 1974 and the tradition continued through 1996. The Festival was changed to be held in the fall for the first time this year.
Mr. Mount died in August 1987 and memorials in his memory were dedicated to the Ponca City Art Center.
The Ponca City Fine Arts Festival with more than 75 artists from several states will be open to the public Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and concessions will be available on the grounds.
Alcohol Training and Education, Inc. is conducting a State Certified Alcohol & Drug Substance Abuse Course, otherwise known as "DUI School," in the Ponca City area.
Residents in the Ponca City area who have had their driving privileges revoked may need to complete an Alcohol & Drug Substance Abuse Course, in order to have their license reinstated. This is the only chance this month for residents to attend the class at this location.
State certified classes are scheduled here Friday, Sept. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This two-day classes will be held at 120 South Third, Rose Stone Inn, Conference Room. To pre-enroll for this class please call 765-1998. Walk-ins are welcome. Fee is set by the State of Oklahoma at $85 (payment plan is available).
For more information, contact Jami Rose at 1-800-522-9050.
A new Parent Resource Center, has been established in the old Lincoln Elementary School Building, 700 West Broadway. Beginning Sept. 25, the Center will be the location for a four-week Tuesday night series of seminars designed for parents of teenagers.
Topics for the free seminars to be facilitated by Kenny James, licensed professional counselor, will be "What Has Happened To My Child?" "Improving Parent-Teen Communication," "Increasing Self Confidence," and "Discipline That Makes Sense." Child care will be provided at 415 West Grand by staff members of Northern Oklahoma Youth Services.
The series is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Ponca City school system, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services and the City of Ponca City.
"We are excited about the opportunity to work with the school and to make these services available for our local parents," says James Carter, Director of Services for Northern Oklahoma Youth Services. "Such a program could not exist without the cooperative efforts of the various agencies involved," he added.
Interested parents are encouraged to call 762-8341 to register for the free seminars or to obtain more information.
A benefit dance and concert will be held for Kaw City resident, Gus Ehler this evening at the Kaw City Community Center.
The evening of entertainment will feature "Country Fever," an area country-western band and vocalists. Also available at the Community Center will be homemade baked items for sale. All proceeds will go to the Gus Ehler medical fund.
Ehler, former Kay County Sheriff's Department and Ponca City Police Department employee, also served as a Kaw City School Board member and is a longtime volunteer for many area projects.
According to neighbors, Barbara and Jack Kelsey, who are in the group sponsoring the benefit, Ehler is ill and in need of some support for medical expenses. "That's what friends and neighbors are for," say the Kelseys.
Ehler, a native of Noble county, attended school at Marland, but has lived in Kaw City more than 16 years. He lives next door to the Kelseys and to Bob Collyar, who is acting as treasurer for the Gus Ehler fund drive.
People who cannot attend the evening of music and dancing but want to help may mail their donations to Collyar at No. 7 Shady Place, Kaw City, OK 74641.
Members of the Sertoma Club met with the District President, Robert N. Boone of Sapulpa, during lunch Tuesday at Western Sizzlin'.
Glenda Brown, Sertoma president, opened the meeting and Mike Quirey gave the invocation and led the flag salute.
Boone was introduced to the gathering by Nancy VanZant, following a welcome from Brown. Boone talked about the District Conference to be held in Fort Smith in November, also about grants available and gifts to the Sertoma Foundation. He encouraged those present to enroll new members.
During the business meeting the Kolache pre-sale report indicated 30 and a half dozen kolaches have been pre-ordered for Oct. 19 delivery.
Plans were completed for the Sertoma ice cream social for prospective members on Oct. 22 at Pioneer Park. In case of rain, the event will be held at Golden Villa, it was reported.
The 54th Anniversary Dance, sponsored by the Otoe War Mothers will be held Saturday in the Otoe-Missouria Cultural Building.
Gourd dancing will start at 2 p.m., followed by supper at 5:30 p.m. and war dancing at 7 p.m.
Serving on the head staff will be Thomas "Butch" Butler, head gourd dancer; John Hopper, head war dancer; Rosella DeRoin, head lady dancer; Jim Grand and Yellow Hammers, head singers; Ted Brave Scout, master of ceremonies. Members of all War Mothers Chapters, Post 38 will be special guests.
A Veterans Benefit meeting for all veterans is scheduled for Sept. 25 at 6:45 p.m. at the American Legion building, 407 West South Avenue.
Don Haden, with the Veterans Administration, will be there to answer questions regarding Veterans Benefits. Information will also be provided regarding the new Veterans Outpatient Clinic to be established in Ponca City sometime after the first of 1998.
All veterans are invited to attend. Immediately following the program, the Legion will hold their normal Thursday night meeting.
The emergency preparedness drill held last week in Blackwell that was featured in last Friday's News involved the Blackwell Emergency Preparedness as well as Kay County Emergency Preparedness.
The News regrets not mentioning BEP's participation and any confusion
or misunderstanding this may have caused.
DEATHS
BIXBY - Fay Lavenia "Beanie" Bishop, former Ponca City resident, died Friday, Sept. 12, 1997 in Tulsa. She was 77.
A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Bixby Funeral Service Colonial Chapel in Bixby, with Jack Selby officiating.
Fay Lavenia (McAbee) Bishop was born June 10, 1920, the daughter of John E. and Lula (Morton) McAbee. She grew up and attended schools in the Ponca City area, graduating from high school in 1942. She was employed at Continental Oil Company and a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority before her marriage.
She was married to Fredrick T. Bishop at Ponca City First Baptist Church on Dec. 15, 1957. The couple made their first home in Fort Worth, Texas, and had managed apartments since 1969. Mrs. Bishop was a homemaker and mother and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed pets, romance novels and working on latch-hook rugs.
Survivors included two sons, Don Bishop of Springvalley, Calif. and Ron Bishop of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Karen Bishop of Bixby; one brother, John McAbee of Ponca City; one sister, Lila Powers of Tulsa; several nieces and nephews; and eight grandchildren.
Max D. Countryman, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, 1997, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. He was 68. Survivors include his wife, Peggy. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
BLACKWELL - Ada Stevens, former Blackwell resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997, at Brookwood Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. She was 91. Arrangements are pending with Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell.
MARLAND - Rex E. Spangler, Marland resident, died early this morning, Sept. 18, 1997, at his home. He was 81. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Friday
Dessie Stalnaker - Funeral to be at 10 a.m. at the Rindt-Erdman
Funeral Chapel, Arkansas City, Kan. Burial will be in the Hope Cemetery.
NEWS BRIEFS
CEA Bingo - CEA Bingo, Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Conoco Atrim. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. September theme is "A Salute to Conocoans, Past, Present, and Future." Come see the new modern Bingo equipment and enjoy an evening of fun.
Citian's Husband in Coast Guard - Coast Guard Cmdr. Ronald W. Branch, whose wife, Nancy, is the daughter of Marvin J.R. and Francis Lane of Ponca City, recently assumed command of Marine Safety Office, homebased in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a 1973 graduate of McLain High School in Tulsa, has received the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is a 1975 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a BS degree.
Benefit Dance Friday- "Poverty's Children" will be playing from 8 to 12 p.m. for the benefit dance at the Marland Mansion Estate during the 11th Annual Chili and Barbecue. The admission is $5 and proceeds will benefit Hospice of Ponca City.
Fresh Apple Pie - Come to the Cultural Center Heritage Day Celebration Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for fresh apple pie, entertainment, a style show, and much more.
Accident - Police received a report at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday of an accident at West Liberty Avenue and North Waverly Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Burglary - At 8:18 a.m. Wednesday police received a call reporting a burglary at Tropical Snow, 348 South Osage Street. A destruction of private property report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 43-year-old man at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday from the 400 block of South Oak Street on a Kay County warrant for burglary.
Arrest - A 19-year-old man was arrested at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday from the 200 block of North Pine Street on a Kay County warrant for burglary.
Forgery - At 2:12 p.m. Wednesday J.C. Penney's, 2005 North Fourteenth Street, reported a forgery to police. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - At 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Elite Cleaners, 1101 East South Avenue, reported that a truck had backed into an awning and left the scene. The truck and driver were later located and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 20-year-old man at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Hit and Run - At 3:33 p.m. the communications center received a 911 call from a woman reporting she had been involved in a hit-and-run accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Stolen Purse - A woman in the 1000 block of North Birch Street reported at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday that her purse had been stolen from her vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested two 19-year-old woman at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue for grand larceny.
Arrest - A 29-year-old woman was arrested at 8:19 p.m. Wednesday from the 300 block of South Franklin Street for domestic assault and battery.
Attempted Sexual Assault - Police received a 911 call at 11:26
p.m. Wednesday from a woman advising police that a sexual assault had been
attempted on her daughter. The girl was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center and the SANE unit was activated.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Important district clashes and a couple of old rivalries spotlight the area gridiron action Friday night.
Tonkawa and Newkirk put their District A-5 title hopes on the line. Tonkawa, picked to finish first in the district, faces No. 2 pick Mounds, which may be getting desperate. Newkirk tries to keep the momentum it gained by upsetting Mounds last week going as the Tigers travel to Barnsdall.
In a rivalry that dates back almost to the beginning of high school football in the state, two Northern Oklahoma Maroons do battle again as Blackwell visits Perry.
Not as storied, but almost as intense, is the rivalry between eight-man foes Shidler and Deer Creek-Lamont which will have another chapter at Shidlert.
In other area action, Woodland steps away from the A-5 wars to do battle with class 2A power Chisholm at home. Pawnee entertains Cleveland and the schedule gets no easier for struggling Morrison as the Wildcats host No. 4 ranked Garber.
Mounds at Tonkawa, 7:30
This clash could be for all the marbles in District A-5.
"This is our big district game - for now," Tonkawa coach Steve Love concedes. "But I feel there are three pretty tough teams in our district, Mounds, Newkirk and Woodland. They are all going to be big games.
Mounds was all set to challenge Tonkawa for the district title, but got off to a horrible start, losing its opener to Choteau and then losing its district opener to Newkirk at home.
At 0-2 and 0-1 in the district, Mounds can ill afford another loss and still vie for the district title, or even a playoff berth.
"Mounds is dangerous," Love said. "They have a good quarterback coming back and a good running back. We are going to have to play sound football and do all the right things. If we do and get a break or two we can handle them."
Newkirk at Barnsdall, 7:30
The Tigers are flying high after the win at Mounds, but will have to avoid a stumble in a tough district schedule.
"We've had a good week of practice," Newkirk coach Sonny Schovanec said. "We made some mistakes in the game at Mounds and we've been working on those trying to correct them.
"Barnsdall is a good team. They have decent speed. We know what we have to do. We have to get better every week. Every game is a big one for us."
After losing their starting quarterback just before the game with Mounds, the Tigers have have had no injuries this week, Schovanec reports. "At least not as of today."
Blackwell at Perry, 7:30
Blackwell coach Greg Werner may be new to the area, but he knows the importance of this game.
"I was told when I came here about the big rivalry between Blackwell and Perry," he said. "This is a big game for the kids at both schools."
Blackwell is 2-0 and was impressive in a 40-14 win over Kingfisher last week.
Perry is 0-2 after falling 28-7 to Cushing last week. But Werner thinks that score may be deceiving.
"Perry played real well in the second half against Cushing," Werner reports. "They stayed even with Cushing in the second half.
"We've improved a lot, but now we just have to keep getting better each week."
Chisholm at Woodland, 7:30
Woodland is set to make another run to the Class A playoffs, but the Cougars face a tough non-district schedule first. They sandwiched Class 2A powers Pawnee and Chisholm around district foe Drumright.
"This team is a lot like Pawnee," Woodland coach Bill Pascoe said, recalling the Bears ability to control the ball late in the game.
"Chisholm has a good running back coming back," he said. "They started him at quarterback against us last year, but moved him to tailback at halftime and he gave us a lot of trouble."
The Cougars have already sustained a couple of injuries to an already young team and can not afford more players getting hurt."
Garber at Morrison, 7:30
The schedule is not helping 0-2 Morrison get back on track.
"Garber is No. 4 in Class B," Morrison coach Joe Sindelar said. "They will be the third top-five team we've played in the first three weeks of the season. Garber is a quality team. They come off the ball well and play hard.
"That's what we've got to learn to do, come of the ball hard."
The Wildcats were embarrassed by a 46-8 pasting by top ranked Medford last week and Sindelar said the coaches were stressing the fundamentals in practice this week.
"But we'll give it every thing we've got. We'll find out Friday if that's enough."
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
For the second week in a row a secondary player led the Wildcat tackle charts. That was not the way the Po-Hi defense was designed to work.
Safety Joe Roland had 21 tackles against Edmond North last week, seven unassisted. That's a lot of hitting for a 5-9, 160-pound junior.
"I was pretty busy," Roland said of the chore of running down North running back Ahmad Swan and quarterback Bryan Blew. "We didn't think it would be that way. But we had some breakdowns up front and I knew if I didn't make the tackle, no one would.
"We weren't prepared for the tailback to be that good," Roland continued. "From the film, we considered the quarterback to be the big threat. In the film we saw, the tailback didn't look that good."
Swan finished the night with 169 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the 29-9 win.
Roland doesn't want to see those kinds of statistics against Tulsa Memorial this Friday.
"We have to work harder and with more intensity in practice this week," he said.
"Memorial is not all that big, but they have some pretty fast backs. We'll have to be ready. But I think we can stay with 'em.
"Besides, the guys are real excited about playing at home this week."
With Edmond North running off `55 offensive plays to 41 for the Wildcats, Roland wasn't the only busy defender.
Tackle Thomas Terry had 11 tackles on the night while tackle Ray Lahann, linebacker Jay Bentley, end Wes Swygert and safety Toby Redleaf each had seven.
But Roland vaulted into the lead in the Wildcat's tackle chart with a total of 31 tackles in two games. Nick Steichen, who had six tackles against North, has 18 total, while Lahann, Bentley and Redleaf all have 14.
Swygert and Lahann were each credited with a tackle for a loss.
Defensive end Michael Galbreath had a fumble recovery.
The Ponca City eighth grade junior varsity football team pulled off a surprise to start the game here Tuesday, and as a result rolled to a 20-0 victory over Arkansas City.
Ponca City opened by trying an on-side kickoff, resulting in a recovery by Ponca City and a few plays later, Brian McDonald scored on a 33-yard run, to take a first quarter 6-0 lead.
In the second period, McDonald got loose for a second time, scoring from 39 yards out and Ponca City had a 12-0 halftime lead.
Ponca City nailed the victory in the third quarter with a 61-yard pass interception by Marcus Miller that went for a touchdown, and a two-point conversion by Nathan Kellert provided the final 20-0 reading.
"We're really proud of the junior varsity getting off to a good start in their first game. There were a few mistakes, but we'll iron those out during practice prior to our next game," Coach Brad Parent said.
There is one schedule change, according to Coach Parent, who said that the varsity scheduled game at Blackwell on Sept. 22, will be a junior varsity game. The contest is set for 5 p.m.
Golf Deadline - Today is the deadline for entering the Lew Wentz Fall Classic, the last major tournament of the season, at the municipal course. Entries must be in by 6:30 p.m.
The Fall Classic is stroke play with handicap.
To enter, sign up at the Wentz Pro Shop or call 767-0433.
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Dodgen Signs - Ponca City's Daniel Dodgen has signed to play baseball at Missouri Valley College at Marshall, Mo.
A catcher for the Wildcats last season, Dodgen is the son of George and Lon Dodgen. He will major in Education.
Ponca City 20, Stillwater 2
Singles
1 - Allison Hufnagel def. Hong, 8-0
2 - Morgan Mongold def. Tyungu, 8-6
3 - Gina Smith def. M. Williams, 8-0
4 - Marcie Wilkinsen def. J. Williams, 8-1
5 - Tara Cries-For-Ribs def. Kurfuvilla, 8-1
6 - Anna Stalcup def. McClurg, 8-4
7 - Jenni Nimmo def. Herman, 8-3
8 - Karley Merrifield def. Newlin, 8-1
9 - Erin Megenity def. Boyer, 8-2
10 - Tiffany Almack def. Rogers, 8-2
11 - Katy Holland def. Cobb, 8-1
12 - Tara Trenary def. Jacobson, 8-3
13 - Ashley Atteberry def. Lounderback, 8-0
14 - Ashley Ford def. Walkiewicz, 8-0
15 - Nicole Chance def. Hanson, 8-2
Doubles
1 - Cries-For-Ribs-Stalcup def. Hong-J. Williams, 8-4
2 - Nimmo-Merrifeld def. Tyungu-M. Williams, 8-6
3 - Megenity-Almack def. Kuruville-Herman 8-3
4 - Holland-Trenary def. McClurg-Newlin, 8-4
5 - Atteberry-Ford def. Boyer-Jacobson, 8-1
6 - Chance-Wood lost to Rogers-Lounderback, 6-8
7 - Foy-Ailey lost to Cobb-Walkiewicz. 6-8