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4-H and FFA Judging Results at County Fair

BLACKWELL — Here are the results of the 4-H and FFA judging of animal exhibits at the 81st annual Kay County Free Fair here. Additional Free Fair results will be printed this week.

4-H and FFA Cattle Judging

Feeder Steers

Angus

Light feeder steer: First place, Aaron Williamson, and second, Jana Johnson.

Champion feeder: Aaron Williamson.

Reserve champion feeder: Jana Johnson.

Maine Anjou

Light feeder steer: First place, Mindi Luce; second place, Jared Grell; third place, Ty Corneil, and fourth, Jill Courtney.

Champion feeder: Mindi Luce.

Reserve champion feeder: Jared Grell.

Chianina

Light feeder steer: First place, Randy Buellesfeld; second place, Mindi Luce, and third, Kaycee Brandon.

Champion feeder: Randy Buellesfeld.

Reserve champion feeder: Mindi Luce.

Limousin

Light feeder steer: First place, Jana Johnson.

Champion feeder: Jana Johnson.

Simmental

Light feeder steer: First place, Jase Locke.

Champion feeder: Jase Locke.

All Other Breeds

Light feeder steer Class 1: First place, Jill Courtney.

Light feeder steer Class 2: First place, Matt Panach; second place, Trevis Kahle; third place, Chad Courtney, and fourth, Zachary Blubaugh.

Light feeder steer Class 3: First place, Brandon Kahle, and second, Charlie Brandon.

Champion feeder: Matt Panach.

Reserve champion feeder: Brandon Kahle.

Market Steers

Shorthorn

Market steer, 850 pounds and up: First place: Gayle Buellesfeld.

Hereford

Market steer, 850 pounds and up: First place: Jase Locke.

Angus

Market steer, 850 pounds and up, Class 1: First place: Lexie Kahle, and second, Will Tripp.

Market steer, 850 pounds and up, Class 2: First place: Tessa Barnthouse, and second, Diana Meador.

Champion: Lexie Kahle.

Reserve champion: Tessa Barnthouse.

Maine Anjou

Market steer, 850 pounds and up: First place, Tessa Kubik, and second, Jesse Bain.

Champion: Tessa Kubik.

Reserve champion: Jesse Bain.

Chianina

Market steer 850 pounds and up: First place, Jared Grell; second place, Travis Hobaugh, and third, Justin McMurtrie.

Champion: Jared Grell.

Reserve champion: Travis Hobaugh.

Limousin

Market steer, 850 pounds and up: First place, Colby Glenny.

Champion: Colby Glenny.

Simmental

Market steer, 850 pounds and up: First place: Randy Buellesfeld; second place, Tessa Barnthouse, and third, Kyle McCulloch.

Champion: Randy Buellesfeld.

Reserve champion: Tessa Barnthouse.

All Other Breeds

Market steer, 850 pounds and up Class 1: First place, Brad Meador, and second, Justin Cline.

Market steer, 850 pounds and up Class 2: First place, Jared Grell, and second, Justin McMurtrie.

Market steer, 850 pounds and up Class 3: First place, Will Tripp, and second, Tessa Barnthouse.

Market steer, 850 pounds and up Class 4: First place, Charlie Brandon.

Champion: Jared Grell.

Reserve champion: Brad Meador.

Grand and Reserve Grand Champions

Grand Champion market steer: Randy Buellesfeld.

Reserve Grand Champion market steer: Gayle Buellesfeld.

Grand Champion feeder steer: Mindi Luce.

Reserve Grand Champion feeder steer: Randy Buellesfeld.

Cattle Showmanship

Junior division, ages 9-12: Kayla Kincaid.

Intermediate division, ages 13-15: Randy Buellesfeld.

Senior division, ages 16 and older: Brad Meador.

4-H and FFA Sheep Judging

Shropshires

Market lamb, light: First place, Candla Coffman.

Market lamb, medium: First place, Stacie Schneeberger, and second, Morgan Cook.

Market lamb, heavy: First place, Chris Corbin.

Champion market lamb: Stacie Schneeberger.

Reserve champion market lamb: Chris Corbin.

Hampshires

Market lamb, light class 1: First place, Mikka Griffin; second place, Jennifer Burns, and third, Candla Coffman.

Market lamb, medium class 1: First place, Zach Balahtsis; second place, Morgan Cook, and third, Jamie McWilliams.

Market lamb, heavy class 1: First place, Cara Linton; second place, Renee Debold, and third, Renee Debold.

Market lamb, heavy class 2: First place, Monica Richards; second place, Kevin Miller, and third, Shandi DeBoard.

Champion market lamb: Zach Balahtsis.

Reserve champion market lamb: Mikka Griffin.

Dorsets

Market lamb, light: First place, Melissa Lake, and second, Denise Danielson.

Market lamb, medium: First place, Erin Hill, and second, Kristen Reed.

Champion market lamb: Melissa Lake.

Reserve champion market lamb: Erin Hill.

Crossbred

Market lamb, light class 1: First place, Kammi Frazier; second place, J. Paul Buford, and third, Erin Morris.

Market lamb, light class 2: First place, Kaycee Brandon; second place, Chuck McWilliams; third place, Tracie Bain, and fourth, Mariah Sneath.

Market lamb, light class 3: First place, Kammi Frazier; second place, Chase McWilliams; third place, Sandra Randol; fourth place, Jamie McWilliams, and fifth, Allan Keller.

Market lamb, medium class 1: First place, Chancey Burns; second place, Sandi DeBoard; third place, Monica Richards, and fourth, Erica Morris.

Market lamb, medium class 2: First place: Kevin Miller, and second, Tracie Bain

Market lamb, medium class 3: First place, Melissa Lake; second place, Arron Williamson; third place, Danielle Feathers, and fourth, Lindsey Knight.

Market lamb, heavy class 1: First place, Courtney Hill; second place, Chris Corbin; third place, Kammi Frazier; fourth place, Nicki Phillips, and fifth, Aaron Laughlin.

Market lamb, heavy class 2: First place, Erin Hill; second place, Beth Mahon, and third, Charlie Brandon.

Market lamb, heavy class 3: First place, Zach Balahtsis.

Champion market lamb: Kammi Frazier.

Reserve champion market lamb: Melissa Lake.

Suffolk

Market lamb, light class 1: First place, Stacie Schneeberger, and second, Ann Smith.

Market lamb, light class 2: First place, Kaycee Brandon; second place, Sandra Randol; third place, Chancey Burns, and fourth, J. Paul Buford.

Market lamb, light class 3: First place, Kammi Frazier; second place, Chase McWilliams, and third, Charlie Brandon.

Market lamb, light class 4: First place, Denise Danielson; second place, J. Paul Buford; third place, Kristen Reed, and fourth, Allan Keller.

Market lamb, medium class 1: First place, Jennifer Burns, and second, Cara Linton.

Market lamb, medium class 2: First place, Kari Daniel; second place, Erin Hill; third place, Ann Smith; fourth place, Miriah Sneath, and fifth, Chris Corbin.

Market lamb, medium class 3: First place, Jennifer Burns; second place, Zach Balahtsis; third place, Chuck McWilliams; fourth place, Jesse Bain, and fifth, Danielle Feathers.

Market lamb, medium class 4: First place, Nancy Buford; second place, Jesse Bain, and third, Lindsay Knight.

Market lamb, heavy class 1: First place, Ann Smith, and second, Chelce Rouse.

Champion: Jennifer Burns.

Reserve champion: Jennifer Burns.

Grand & Reserve Grand Champions

Grand Champion market lamb: Jennifer Burns.

Reserve Grand Champion market lamb: Jennifer Burns.

Grand Champion Market of Show: Jennifer Burns.

Sheep Showmanship

Junior division, ages 9-12: Ann Smith.

Intermediate division, ages 13-15: Zach Balahtsis.

Senior division, 16 and older: Melissa Lake.

Sheep Open

Ewe Lead

Junior division ewe lead, age 9-13: First place, Kammi Frazier, and second, Ellen Morris.

Senior division ewe lead, age 14-19: First place, Erin Morris; second place, Stacie Schneeberger; third place (tie): Kristin Birdwell and Jennifer Doughty, and fourth (tie), Nile Sadler and Courtney Hill.

4-H and FFA Rabbits

Mini Lop

Senior buck: First place: Laura Hoy.

Senior doe: First place: Laura Hoy.

Junior doe: First place: Laura Hoy.

Champion buck: Laura Hoy.

Grand Champion buck: Laura Hoy.

French Lop

Junior doe: First place, Laura Hoy.

Holland Lop

Senior buck: First place: Pasia Bohannon.

Senior doe: First place: Pasia Bohannon.

Champion buck: Pasia Bohannon.

Champion doe: Pasia Bohannon.

Grand Champion buck: Pasia Bohannon.

Netherland Dwarf

Senior buck: First place, Hallie Godbehere, and second, Pasia Bohannon.

Senior doe: First place, Hallie Godbehere; second place, Jill Courtney, and third, Pasia Bohannon.

Junior buck: Second place, Patricia Hurley.

Junior doe: First place, Carlie Godbehere; second place, Patricia Hurley, and third, Jill Courtney.

Champion buck: Hallie Godbehere.

Reserve champion buck: Pasia Bohannon.

Champion doe: Hallie Godbehere.

Reserve champion doe: Jill Courtney.

Grand Champion buck: Hallie Godbehere.

Grand Champion doe: Hallie Godbehere.

Best of Show: Pasia Bohannon.

Open and 4-H/FFA Horses

Grade Halter Classes

Mares all ages: First place, Bailie Vowel.

Geldings all ages: First place, Margie Oxford; second place, Laura Sentel; third place, Hallie Godbehere, and fourth, Geneva Belair.

Registered Horses Halter

Weanling colts: First place: John and Candy Sanborn; second place, Betty Newby, and third, Laura Hoy.

Yearling colts: First place, Hallie Godbehere, and second, Carlie Godbehere.

Grand Champion stallion: John and Candy Sanborn.

Reserve Champion stallion: Betty Newby.

Weanling fillies: First place, Carlie Godbehere; second place, Betty Newby; third place, Kent Kirchoff, and fourth, Hallie Godbehere.

Yearling fillies: First place, Tammie Lovec; second place, Hallie Godbehere, and third, Carlie Godbehere.

Two-year-old fillies: First place, Jimmy Smith.

Three-year-old fillies: First place, Betty Newby, and second, Ann Farias.

Mares four years or older: First place, Tammie Lovec; second place, Leslie Lockhart; third place, Sherry Thorpe; fourth place, Debbie Shelton; fifth place, Hallie Godbehere, and sixth, Ida Mae Watkins.

Broodmares (mares that produced a foal in the current year and/or are in foal): First place: Chance Foley; second place, Margie Oxford, and third, Kent Kirchoff.

Grand Champion mare: Chance Foley.

Reserve Grand Champion mare: Tammie Lovec.

Geldings four years or older: First place: Margie Oxford; second place, Michelle Brown; third place, Mookie Turner; fourth place, Stacie Smith; fifth place, Carlie Godbehere, and sixth, Geneva Belair.

Grand Champion gelding: Margie Oxford.

Reserve Grand Champion gelding: Michelle Brown.

Produce of dam: First place, Chance Foley, and second, Hallie Godbehere,

Mare and foal: First place, Kent Kirchoff.

Pony Classes

Geldings all ages: First place, Kelbi Campbell.

4-H and FFA

Showmanship western or English: First place, Ann Smith; second place, Colton Dell; third place, Mookie Turner, and fourth, Heather Schneeberger.

Showmanship 12 years and under: First place, Colton Dell; second place, Heather Schneeberger, and third, Mookie Turner.

Showmanship 20 to 49 years: First place, Margie Oxford; second place, Debbie Shelton; third place, Stacie Smith; fourth place, Tammie Lovec, and fifth, Alice Dwyer.

Showmanship 50 years and over: First place: Betty Campbell.

English Pleasure Open: First place, Stacie Smith, and second, Robin Bailey.

English Equitation Open: First place, Stacie Smith, and second, Robin Bailey.

Lead-line Equitation English or Western 6 years and under: First place, Rachael Smith; second place, Paige Overton; third place, Hunter Womack; fourth place Shelby Brown, and fifth, Tory Dwyer.

Trail Class 4-H and FFA: First place, Ann Smith; second place, Aaron Williams; third place, Kelsey Shepherd; fourth place, Lesley Bechtel; fifth place, Hallie Godbehere, and sixth, Bailie Vowel.

Trail Class 12 years and under: First place, Kelsey Shepherd; second place, Laura Sentel; third place, Bailie Vowel, and fourth, Nathan Golay.

Trail Class 13 to 19 years: First place, Hallie Godbehere, and second, Lesley Bechtel.

Trail Class 20 to 49 years: First place, Stacie Smith; second place, Margie Oxford; third place, Debbie Shelton; fourth place, Robin Bailey; fifth place, Alice Dwyer, and sixth, Jimmy Smith.

Trail Class 50 and over: First place, Betty Campbell.

Western Pleasure 4-H and FFA: First place, Ann Smith; second place, Hallie Godbehere; third place, Ashley Schiltz; fourth place, Kelsey Shepherd; fifth place, Lesley Bechtel, and sixth, Mookie Turner.

Western Pleasure 12 years and under: First place, Kelsey Shepherd; second place, Laura Sentel; third place, Nathan Golay; fourth place, Bailie Vowel, and fifth, Jason Farias.

Western Pleasure 13 through 19 years: First place, Hallie Godbehere, and second, Ashley Schiltz.

Western Pleasure 20 through 49 years: First place, Stacie Smith; second place, Robin Bailey; third place, Debbie Shelton; fourth place, Alice Dwyer; fifth place, Jimmy Smith, and sixth, Tammie Lovec.

Western Pleasure 50 years and over: First place: Betty Campbell; second place, Ida Mae Watkins, and third, Geneva Belair.

Snaffle Bit 4 years and under horse: First place, Jimmy Smith.

Western Horsemanship 4-H & FFA: First place, Ann Smith; second place, Hallie Godbehere; third place, Aaron Williamson; fourth place, Kelsey Shepherd, and fifth, Ashley Schiltz.

Western Horsemanship 12 years and under: First place, Kelsey Shepherd; second place, Nathan Golay, and third, Laura Sentel.

Western Horsemanship 13 through 19 years: First place, Hallie Godbehere, and second, Ashley Schiltz.

Western Horsemanship 20 through 49 years: First place, Stacie Smith; second place, Debbie Shelton; third place, Robin Bailey; fourth place, Alice Dwyer; fifth place, Jimmy Smith, and sixth, Tammie Lovec.

Western Showmanship 50 and over: First place, Betty Campbell.

Western Riding 4-H & FFA: First place, Aaron Williamson; second place, Kelsey Shepherd; third place, Hallie Godbehere, and fourth, Heather Schneeberger.

Western Riding 19 years and under: First place, Kelsey Shepherd; second place, Hallie Godbehere, and third, Heather Schneeberger.

Western Riding 20 through 49 years: First place, Stacie Smith; second place, Jimmy Smith, and third, Tammie Lovec.

Western Riding 50 and over: First place, Betty Campbell.

Reining 4-H and FFA: First place, Ann Smith; second place, Aaron Williamson; third place, Kelsey Shepherd; fourth place, Hallie Godbehere, and fifth, Heather Schneeberger.

Reining 19 years and under: First place, Heather Schneeberger; second place, Hallie Godbehere, and third, Kelsey Shepherd.

Reining 20 through 49 years: First place, Stacie Smith; second place, Jimmy Smith, and third, Margie Oxford.

Reining 50 and over: First place, Betty Campbell.

Barrel racing 4-H & FFA: First place: Heather Schneeberger; second place, Hallie Godbehere; third place, Mookie Turner, and fourth, Ashley Schiltz.

Barrel racing 12 years and under: First place: Merrick Hoffman; second place, Michelle Hoffman; third place, Brandy Belair; fourth place, Derek Baker; fifth place, Heather Schneeberger, and sixth, Mookie Turner.

Barrel racing 13 through 19 years: First place, Leslie Lockhart; second place, Hallie Godbehere, and third, Ashley Schiltz.

Barrel racing 20 through 49 years: First place, Margie Oxford, and second, Diana Lockhart.

Barrel racing 50 and over: First place, Betty Campbell, and second, Ida Mae Watkins.

Pole bending 4-H & FFA: First place, Heather Schneeberger; second place, Hallie Godbehere; third place, Kelsey Shepherd, and fourth, Ashley Schiltz.

Pole bending 12 years and under: First place, Merrick Hoffman; second place, Heather Schneeberger; third place, Laura Sentel; fourth place, Derek Baker; fifth place, Kelsey Shepherd, and sixth, Nathan Golay.

Pole bending 13 through 19 years: First place, Leslie Lockhart, and second, Hallie Godbehere.

Pole bending 20 through 49 years: First place, Margie Oxford, and second, Diana Lockhart.

Pole bending 50 and over: First place, Betty Campbell, and second, Ida Mae Watkins.

Stake race 4-H & FFA: First place, Heather Schneeberger; second place, Mookie Turner; third place, Ashley Schiltz, and fourth, Kelsey Shepherd.

Stake race 12 year and under: First place, Heather Schneeberger; second place, Mookie Turner; third place, Kelsey Shepherd; fourth place, Derek Baker; fifth place, Jennifer Miller, and sixth, Laura Sentel.

Stake race 13 through 19 years: First place, Leslie Lockhart; second place, Hallie Godbehere, and third, Ashley Schiltz.

Stake race 20 through 49 years: First place, Diana Lockhart, and second, Margie Oxford.

Stake race 50 and over: First place, Betty Campbell, and second, Ida Mae Watkins.

Flag race 4-H & FFA: First place, Hallie Godbehere; second place, Kelsey Shepherd; third place, Ashley Schiltz, and fourth, Mookie Turner.

Flag race 19 years and under: First place, Heather Schneeberger; second place, Leslie Lockhart; third place, Laura Sentel; fourth place, Kelsey Shepherd; fifth place, Hallie Godbehere, and sixth, Derek Baker.

Flag race 20 and over: First place, Margie Oxford; second place, Diana Lockhart, and third, Betty Campbell.

4-H and FFA Swine Judging

Yorkshire

Market hog 240 pounds and under: First place, Nancy Buford.

Market hog 241 pounds and over: First place, Kammi Frazier, and second, Rhiannon Davis.

Champion Yorkshire: Kammi Frazier.

Crossbred

Market hog 240 pounds and under: First place, Tracy Wilkins, and second, Jill Courtney.

Market hog 241 pounds and over: First place, Nathan Keinholz; second place, Veronica Davis; third place, Ty Corneil, and fourth, Rhiannon Davis.

Champion crossbred: Nathan Keinholz.

Reserve champion crossbred: Veronica Davis.

Duroc

Market hog 240 pounds and under: First place, Bax Cornelson, and second, Nancy Buford.

Market hog 241 pounds and over: First place, Veronica Davis, and second, Thomas Levings.

Champion Duroc: Veronica Davis.

Hampshire

Market hog 240 pounds and under: First place, Veronica Davis, and second, Ty Corneil.

Market hog 241 pounds and over: First place, Veronica Davis; second place, Kammi Frazier, and third, Colby Glenny.

Champion Hampshire: Veronica Davis.

Berkshire

Market hog 240 pounds and under: First place, Brad Courtney, and second, Skye Bergman.

Market hog 241 pounds and over: First place: Skye Bergman.

Champion Berkshire: Skye Bergman.

Grand Champion market hog, junior division: Nathan Kienholz (crossbred).

Reserve Grand Champion market hog, junior division: Veronica Davis (crossbred).

Swine Showmanship

Junior division age 9-12: Nathan Keinholz.

Intermediate division age 13-15: Veronica Davis.

Senior division, 16 and older: Ty Corneil.

Swine — Registered

Poland China

February gilt: First place: Jana Johnson.

Champion gilt: Jana Johnson.

Duroc

February gilt: First place: Drew Inmon.

March gilt: First Jerord Johnson and second, Jerord Johnson.

Champion gilt: Jerord Johnson.

Reserve champion gilt: Jerord Johnson.

Market hog, 240 pounds and under: First place, Bryon Lewis.

Market hog, 241 pounds and over: First place, Britney Garich, and second, Noah Keinholz.

Grand Champion market hog: Britney Garich.

Reserve Grand Champion market hog: Noah Keinholz.

Hampshire

February gilt: First place, Ty Corneil; second place, Veronica Davis, and third, Drew Impson.

Champion gilt: Ty Corneil.

Reserve champion gilt: Veronica Davis.

Market hog, 241 pounds and above: First place, Katie Hubler, and second, Shelby Brown.

Grand Champion market hog: Katie Hubler.

Reserve Grand Champion market hog: Shelby Brown.

Chester White

March gilt: First place: Bax Cornelson.

Champion gilt: Bax Cornelson.

Berkshire

March boar: First place, Jill Courtney, and second, Skye Bergman.

Champion boar: Jill Courtney.

Reserve champion boar: Skye Bergman.

Berkshire

February gilt: First place, Britany Garich.

March gilt: First place, Skye Bergman, and second, Jill Courtney.

Champion gilt: Britany Garich.

Reserve champion gilt: Skye Bergman.

Market hog, 240 pounds and under: First place, Shantell Bergman.

Market hog, 241 pounds and over: First place, Colt Bergman.

Grand Champion market hog: Shantell Bergman.

Reserve Grand Champion market hog: Colt Bergman.

Yorkshire

February gilt: First place, Nathan Keinholz; second place, Colby Glenny, and third, Heath Miller.

Champion gilt: Nathan Keinholz.

Reserve champion gilt: Colby Glenny.

Market hog, 241 pounds and over: First place, Darion McMurtrie; second place, Garin Davis, and third, Darion McMurtrie.

Grand Champion market hog: Darion McMurtrie.

Reserve Grand Champion market hog: Garin Davis.

Crossbred

Market hog, 240 pounds and under: First place, Garin Davis.

Market hog, 241 pounds and over: First place, Noah Keinholz; second place, Britney Garich, and third, Amber Jeans.

Champions

Grand Champion market hog: Noah Keinholz.

Reserve Grand Champion market hog: Britney Garich.

Goats Junior Show

Milk Goat Does

Twelve months of age and under: First place, Heather Schneeberger; second place, Shawn Alley; third place, Shawn Alley; fourth place, Shawn Alley, and fifth, Heather Schneeberger.

Twelve to 24 months of age: First place, Shawn Alley; second place, Shawn Alley; third place, Heather Schneeberger, and fourth, Shawn Alley.

Two to four years old: First place, Shawn Alley; second place, Shawn Alley; third place, Shawn Alley; fourth place, Shawn Alley, and fifth, Shawn Alley.

Four years and older: First place, Shawn Alley; second place, Shawn Alley, and third, Shawn Alley.

Grand Champion: Shawn Alley.

Reserve Grand Champion: Shawn Alley.

Pygmies

Twelve months of age and under: First place, Aaron Laughlin; second place, Shawn Alley, and third, Shawn Alley.

Twelve to 24 months of age: First place, Kammi Frazier, and second, Tonya Proctor.

Two to four years old: First place, Mariah Sneath; second place, Shawn Alley; third place, Tonya Proctor, and fourth, Shawn Alley.

Four years and older: First place, Mariah Sneath, and second, Ann Smith.

Grand Champion pygmy: Mariah Sneath.

Reserve Grand Champion pygmy: Ann Smith.

Wethers

Ten months and younger: First place, Mariah Sneath; second place, Mariah Sneath, and third, Shawn Alley.

Showmanship

Senior: Mariah Sneath.

Intermediate: Shawn Alley.

Junior: Kammi Frazier.

Crop Judging Contest

First place: Derrell Hermes, Ponca City FFA.

Second place: Tyler Morton, Newkirk 4-H.

Third place: Aaron Williamson, Ponca City FFA.

Fourth place: Tyson Morton, Newkirk FFA.

Fifth place: Jeremiah Glover, Ponca City FFA.

Tractor Driving Contest

4-H and FFA (ages 14 through 15): First place, Jesse Vap; second place, Jay Soulek; third place, Tony Schieber, and fourth, Shawn Alley.

4-H and FFA (ages 16 and older): First place, Charlie Brandon, and second, Randy Lively.

Adult Contest: First place, Jim Merhoff; second place, J.D. Soulek, and third, Jeremy Vap.

Unite, Honor Our Youth Powwow Set for Sunday

WHITE EAGLE — A Unite and Honor Our Youth Powwow will be held Sunday at the Ponca Pavilion at White Eagle and will be hosted by the Northern Oklahoma College Indian Club.

The event is for the youth of all ages with categories in tiny tots — 0 to 6 years, junior division — 7 to 12 years, and young adults — 13 to 21 years. The girls will compete in the Fancy Shawl and Jingle dance, Buckskin dance and Cloth dance; the boys compete in the Straight dance, Grass and Traditional dance, and Fancy dance.

The Gourd Dance and specials will begin at 1 p.m. with the afternoon program reserved for summer youth participants and higher education students. The evening meal will be served at 5 p.m., the Parade-In at 6:30 p.m. and contests at 7 p.m. Registration for the contests will close at 6:30 p.m.

Emcee for the event will be Maynard Hinman. Head Singer will be Kinsel Lieb; Head Gourd Dancer, Kyle Roubideaux; Head Man Dancer, Nelson Roughface III; Head Lady Dancer, Bethany Roughface; Head Little Boy Dancer, Montana Feathers, and Head Little Girl Dancer, Andrea Kihega.

Honored guests for the event are the 1998 summer youth and families, Oo Kee Hee Club of the Ponca City High School, Wa pee Hee Club of the Frontier School, and the Pawnee High School Indian Club.

For additional information, call 762-9567.

LifeChain ’98 Set For Oct. 4 With Emphasis on God

Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor, Northeast Baptist Church encourages all pastors in the Ponca City area to lead their churches in making a stand for the sanctity of life. Northeast has accepted the leadership of LifeChain ’98. LifeChain ’98 will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 3 to 4 p.m. on North Fourteenth.

Dr. Nigh reminds the public that every life is important to God from conception. He tells us that Isaiah writes in Isaiah 49: 1, “The Lord called me from the womb; from the body of my mother He named me.” The Psalmist cries out, “For thou didst form my inward parts; Thou didst weave me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” In Jeremiah 1:5, God says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.” As Christians it is our responsibility to uphold God’s standards, Dr. Nigh points out.

LifeChain ’98 is everyone’s opportunity to uphold God’s standard of the sanctity of life in a peaceful, prayerful manner. Join the Northeast Baptist Church family at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 in the Pioneer Shopping Center parking lot for prayer and instruction. If you have any questions, call Betty Tautfest at 765-2404.

Dignitaries Will Speak At Museum Reopening

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Another jewel will be added to the tourist attraction crown of Ponca City Saturday with the grand reopening of the Pioneer Woman Museum. The newly revamped and enlarged museum features women who have broken barriers by “seeing no boundaries.”

The 10 a.m. dedication ceremony features Oklahoma’s first woman Lt. Governor Mary Fallin. Fallin has been in Ponca City many times for special events and has set a standard of excellence for women in Oklahoma government.

Joining Fallin on the dais will be two national political figure. Coming in from Washington, D.C., will be Oklahoma’s senior U.S. Sen. Don Nickles, a native of Ponca City, who will make brief remarks, and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, who confirmed this morning that he will also attend.

Oklahoma legislators expected to attend are Sen. Paul Muegge (D-Tonkawa), Rep. Jim Newport (R-Ponca City) and former representative Jim Holt. Muegge and Holt had worked for years to get the appropriations for the Oklahoma Historical Society to help fund the project. About about half a million of the $1.2 million project was raised locally.

Mistress of ceremonies for the day will Be Cheryl Fletcher, Nickles’ state director. Fletcher is vice-chairman of the museum’s advisory board.

Special guests are Jerrie Cobb, who trained as the first woman in the NASA program, and Clara Luper, civil rights leader.

Parking has been arranged in a number of parking lots in the area. Monument Road will be closed on the south end and there will be no drop off area there. Parking lots have been specified in a story running with a map.

Schedule of Events for Saturday

9:30 a.m. — Pioneers of Tomorrow Photo, age 12 and under on the grounds.

9:45 — Millennium Time Capsule Aerial Photo by Kevin Leven flown by Don Nuzum.

10 a.m. — Invocation by the Rev. Harold Prough, Eastern Heights Christian Church.

Star Spangled Banner sang by Audrey Eubank.

Welcome and introductions by Cheryl Fletcher, mistress of ceremonies.

1930 comments on the Pioneer Woman Statue by “Will Rogers,” portrayed by entertainer Gene McFall.

Dedicatory address by Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin.

Remarks on behalf of the State Historical Society by Blake Wade, executive director.

Remarks on behalf of the citizens of Ponca City by Mayor Tom Leonard. Warren Jensen will represent the Advisory Board.

Presentations to honored guests Jerrie Cobb and Clara Luper by Ms. Fletcher.

10:45 a.m. — An “Oklahoma Medley” by Yon Wade.

11 a.m. — Ribbon cutting at the museum entrance with platform guests. Museum opened for visitors.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch concessions available on the grounds.

Inside Demonstrations

11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Education demonstrations in the Educational Room.

Noon-3 p.m. — Antique organ played by American Guild of Organists.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. — “Weaving” by Lorraine McDonagh with Marilyn Becker, Paula Elmer, Ammie Goss, Debbie Lee and Sharron Maddox.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Gift shop open.

11 a.m.-noon — “Tatting” by Mary Pledger and granddaughter.

1-2 p.m. — “Spinning” by Jayne Detten.

2-3 p.m. — “Basket weaving” by Bonnie Drummond.

1-3 p.m. — Book Signing “Solo Pilot” by Jerrie Cobb in museum lobby.

5 p.m. — Museum closes.

Outside Entertainment

10:45 a.m. — “The Witty World of Will Rogers” by Gene McFall funded in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

11:15 a.m. — Byron Berline Band playing bluegrass and western swing. The band is also funded in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

12:15 p.m. — Gene McFall.

12:30 p.m. — Live Bait Bluegrass Band.

1:30 p.m. — Gene McFall.

1:45 p.m. — Cynthia Crow/The Hollicks.

2:45 p.m. — Gene McFall.

Nearly News

Nearly News recently learned that Marcus Huff, former Ponca City resident now living in Stillwater, is editor of the “True West” magazine which recently carried the four-page story of Standing Bear. Huff, who worked for WBBZ and The Ponca City News in earlier years, is a journalism major from OSU and began his publishing business about four years ago. He also publishes the “Old West” magazine. Both magazines frequently carry true stories of the Cherokee Strip area and 101 Ranch stories. For comments or questions about the magazines interested readers may call 1-800-749-3369. Computer buffs can reach Marcus at western@cowboy.net.

NN received a call Thursday from Lola Wright, former Ponca Citian, who now resides in Walnut Creek, Calif. Mrs. Wright, who was married to Winston Wright, a building contractor, who built the Bradbary addition and other housing additions, has been reading the Ponca City News on the Internet. Mrs. Wright, a former pilot, wanted to know how she could get a copy of Jerrie Cobb’s book “Solo Pilot.” She also expressed an interest in the museum’s souvenir program and inquired about Bertie Newman, who was the first curator. Mrs. Newman, who has been featured several times in The News in the past is highlighted in the program.

Another national connection for the Pioneer Woman Museum was musical selections on the harp by Linda Paul of Tulsa, who has played presidential inaugurations , Governor Keating and for other social functions. Mrs. Paul added to the elegance of the donor’s reception by playing the harp.

Native American Teens Vie for Princess Title

By KATHY ZEHR

News Staff Writer

Three of six candidates for Standing Bear Princesses attended the final qualifying round for the 1998-99 crown Thursday evening at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House. Danielle Aitson represented the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Faren Revard the Osage Tribe and Cher Eagle the Ponca Tribe.

With friends, family, and members of the Standing Bear Committee and Native American Foundation, and a panel of three judges observing, the young ladies answered questions about their plans for the future, thoughts about the responsibilities of the Princess reign and about factors they thought were endangering their tribes.

Faren Revard said she thought the biggest danger to her tribe’s culture was the loss of the Osage language. “Our parents and grandparents were punished in schools for using it, and as a result is not known today by the youth of our tribe. The key to saving the language is the youth who want to learn and save it.”

When asked why she thought being Ponca Powwow Princess would effect her in a positive way, Cher Eagle said, “serving as princess would keep me motivated to help keep the Native American culture alive.” Faren Revard said “being princess would give me a leadership position where I could tell people where I come from, what I believe, and about our Native American culture in America today.” Danielle gave an example of a teaching by an elder of her tribe. “If I have no respect for others, than I will have none for myself.” When questioned about the qualities the Standing Bear Princess should have, Revard said, “the Princess should be trustworthy, prompt, and to remember who you are, who you represent, and what you are there for.”

Three judges, Ron Harris of the Sac and Fox Tribe, Barbara Jobe, Chief of Staff to Oklahoma First Lady Cathy Keating and Richard Severance, Conoco General Manger, judged responses from the candidates to the questions offered by T.L. Walker, Standing Bear Park Project Director.

Jobe talked to the candidates and the audience prior to the questioning saying “Its so important to find role models when you are young. First you have them within your family, then as you go out into the world you must find good ones outside your family and friends.” She told the girls “it is important to know you can do anything if you set goals. There are barriers and challenges to those goals but you can overcome them. Just keep your eye on the goal,” she said.

Jobe, a Native American who was adopted while she was young does not know what tribe she is from, but learned while serving as the first executive director of the Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City about all tribes. She told a “Cathy Keating story” telling about a handicapped Miss America hopeful whose mother told her “You are just like everyone else! — you are an American — and the last letters of American are ‘I can!’ Always set high goals and believe in yourself,” she challenged the candidates in conclusion.

During the evening’s program, Muffin Arkaketa, the first Standing Bear Princess who served in 1996, was introduced and current Standing Bear Princess Lucy McClellan presented each candidate with a special gift.

Dignitaries of the Otoe-Missouria tribe hosted the competition. Jim Grant, Standing Bear Powwow chairman introduced Raymond Butler, chairman of the Otoe-Missouria Nation, who prayed for wisdom and blessings for the candidates and good weather for the powwow, and Marge Hudson who assisted with all the details of the Princess contest and the powwow.

Carl Renfro, president of the Native American Foundation, and emcee for the event thanked the Otoe-Missouria tribal members for the top quality planning for the 5th annual Standing Bear Powwow and the beautiful condition of the Standing Bear Park grounds. The Powwow begins at 5 p.m. today.

He recognized four corporations for their support and help during the growth of the Standing Bear project including the Ponca City News for continued news coverage; Conoco Inc., saying without their help Standing Bear Park would not have been possible; the City of Ponca City for all the support, advice and technical help; and the Pioneer Bank Board of Directors for supporting all phases of the project.

Ron Harris, who will also act as emcee of the two-day powwow, closed the event with another prayer thanking The Creator for the privilege of seeing the young candidates represent their tribes in an honorable way. Sandwiches, drinks and desserts were served to candidates and guests following the competition.

The 1998-99 Standing Bear Princess will be selected from the three candidates and named at the Friday evening Standing Bear Powwow, following the grand entry. Powwow dancing begins at 5 p.m. and all citizens are invited to bring lawn chairs and family and friends and enjoy a cultural exchange and an enjoyable event. Food and beverage, as well as Native American crafts will be available for purchase.

Ponca Playhouse Season Opens With Madcap Comedy

By KATHY ZEHR

News Staff Writer

“Its like living in an asylum on the guards day off,” a caustic line spoken by Jacque Hollar in “Moon Over Buffalo,” pretty well describes the back stage antics of the Hay theatrical family in the Ponca Playhouse production opening tonight at the Poncan Theatre at 8 p.m.

Crazy, confusing and full of character chase scenes (mostly in pursuit of George Hay played by Phil Bandy); a delightful drunk, (Phil Bandy); hammy, theatrical acting (Phil Bandy and Ruslyn Hermanson as Charlotte Hay); misunderstandings by all; great punch lines by mother-in-law Ethyl (Jacque Hollar); thwarted love entanglements involving Eileen (Toma Foster), Paul (Dave Guinn), Richard (Don Jorgensen), Howard (Robert Nesslerode), as well as Bandy and Hermanson; and an almost slapstick plot; make “Moon Over Buffalo” a keep-you-wide-eyed-and-laughing production.

Director Nancy Vunovich, as usual has cast her characters well — not a weakling in the lot! Interaction between these eight veteran Playhouse actors is smooth and natural, even when the scenes are zany.

The simple but cluttered set is typical backstage and depicts the greenroom of the Erlanger Theatre in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1953. As per Ponca Playhouse standards the set is excellent and very usable for the theater trappings of thespians and the very physical antics of the actors — especially the madcap chase scenes.

My vote for best actor for the evening was Wendy Bersche who plays the level-headed Rosalind. Smooth lines, great voice and easy stage presence all combined make for a winning combination. But all the rest of the actors came in second — a close second. The two and one-half hour production flies by quickly as the plots and scenes unfold the story about a theatrical family, hoping to make it into the big time and worrying about the death of “live” theater.

Phil Bandy and Ruslyn Hermanson are — as always — professional and so very enjoyable to watch. Facial expression and body language speak volumes. Jacque Holler adds a believable dimension as the hard-of-hearing mother-in-law, and delivers her witty punch lines in good time. Robert, Toma, Dave and Don add the necessary ingredients to make the plot boil and the production moves along in high gear.

On Thursday evening at the final dress rehearsal, the audience of more than 100 viewers, applauded, whistled and cheered as the lovable scalawag George gets his come-uppence in several scenes. A standing ovation rewarded the cast at close of final curtain.

Others who made the delightful comedy a success were co-producer and costume director Christina Rich-Splawn, stage manager Ivery Allen II, properties managers Diane Malone and Loretta Wilson, fencing choreographer John P. Maddox, lighting design director Dave Guinn, light board operator Deryl Mauk, sound design Dave May, sound board operator Karen Rivers, set dressing Warren Rivers and Karen Rivers, dressers Deanna Hinshaw, set construction Gary Owen, and many more volunteers to handle curtains, set move-in, publicity, programs, and office management.

Corporate sponsors who make it possible for top quality production are Boettcher, Ryan and Martin Attorneys at Law and Kid’s Kastle.

In the director’s notes in the “Moon Over Buffalo” program Vunovich says, “This play is about people who think the theater might be dying. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard during my own lifetime ‘The theater is dying’ — but,” Nancy goes on to say, “as long as somebody has a good story to tell, a couple of people to act it out and some others to watch and listen, the theater is never going to die.” Watching productions like the current “Moon Over Buffalo” by Ponca Playhouse actors make us all hope it never dies in Ponca City! The next production “Our Town,” will be presented on Nov. 13.

Tickets are available at the Ponca Playhouse Box Office for “Moon Over Buffalo,” by calling 765-6350 for tickets to performances tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The production will also be presented again Oct. 2-3.

Miss Ponca City Contest Saturday

The Miss Ponca City Queen contest will be held Saturday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. One of the candidates for the queen title this year is Carrie Ann Evans, daughter of Gene and Connie Evans, 1205 Brentwood. A senior at Ponca City High School, she has been her homeroom class president for sophomore, junior and senior years and was the sophomore homecoming attendant. She has been a member of the Foreign Language club and a Po-Hi Stepper, serving as Junior Lieutenant and Captain, and was Junior class vice-president.

Named All American for 10, 11 and 12, Carrie was named Outstanding Girl at Camp 12. A Girl’s State nominee, she has been on the honor roll for two years, participated in Powderpuff football, and been a member of Fran’s Dance and Dance Company for 14 years. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Carrie has worked as a lifeguard at Wentz Pool for two years. She is listed in the national Registry of Who’s Who of high school students and is an All-American Scholar.

Tickets are available from the contestants or by contacting Jackie Cutler Ingram at 762-0437, or Vicki Graves at 765-8679 and 765-4736. The contest begins at 2 p.m. and serving as Master of Ceremonies will be KPNC personality, Mark Bersche.

Contestants will be judged on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on a 3-5 minute presentation which will include personal resume information, and the answers to the questions of “Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City” and “What Ponca City Means to Me.”

The winner of the contest will be awarded a trophy and prizes, and represent Ponca City as a Visiting Queen in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival, slated for Oct. 30 and 31. Miss Ponca City also acts as a goodwill ambassador, and attends various functions and speaking engagements throughout her year’s reign as her personal schedule allows.

No Parking at Pioneer Woman Museum During Ceremonies

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Hundreds of volunteer hours have gone into the planning of the grand reopening of the Pioneer Woman Museum slated for Saturday.

Parking and site arrangements have been an essential part of the process, according to Jayne Detten, general chairman of the opening day activities.

James York has been the primary planner for the site management project. All entrances to the Pioneer Woman Statue Circle will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning early Saturday morning.

This includes the south end of Monument Road. This will not be a drop- off area because there is no room for vehicles to turn around.

Traffic and parking arrangements have been made by the Ponca City Police and Traffic Department and Loyd Hall. There is an exception for parking for Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, who will be the key speaker of the opening ceremony that begins at 10 a.m.

Special media parking has been arranged on Lake Road for television satellite trucks. Because of the national interest in aviatrix Jerrie Cobb and civil rights leader Clara Luper, several national and international news organizations have expressed an interest in being here.

Monument Road Closed

In addition to Monument Road all entrances to the Pioneer Woman circle will be closed with barricades placed at the two Lake Road entrances and the North Fourteenth exit.

The ceremony is slated to be held on the street near the parking area of the museum beginning at 10 a.m. There are viewing tents on the side for spectators in addition to the general public seating area.

Concessions will be available at the south side of the grounds, where the Ambucs are to serve sandwiches, chips, drinks and dessert. Proceeds from the concessions go to the opening day ceremony expenses.

The Ponca City Park Department has moved picnic tables and trash dumpsters have been provided by the Solid Waste Department to the site for the convenience of the public.

Following the ribbon cutting set for about 11 a.m. the public can visit the museum free of charge. The museum fee will be waived on Sunday also. The newly revamped Oklahoma Historical Museum is to be open Tuesday through Sunday.

After next Sunday visitation fees will apply. The money from the fees and from sales of the gift shop will go to support the operation of the Oklahoma Historical Society Museum.

Activities Helped Children Learn About Cherokee Strip

The Children’s Cherokee Strip Celebration of Heritage Day was among the many activities Sept. 12. This celebration, held on the grounds at Ponca City Cultural Center, enabled the children to learn about the Cherokee Strip in a fun yet educational manner.

The children were given the opportunity to observe and appreciate the heritage of the pioneer people by participating in a re-creation of the Cherokee Strip Run of 1893 and other authentic activities.

Members of the Falderal String Band assisted the children in getting acquainted with “Marbles, Tops and Homemade Music — The Way It Used To Be.” Yardsticks bent with strings tied at each end were the instruments used, duplicating the oldest instrument in the world — the mouth bow. The children practiced playing the mouth bow with their fingers to produce the desired notes. The Falderal String Band also presented a 45-minute free concert.

The children struggled with the game of marbles, learned how butter is made, and participated in sack races. All the participants received prize ribbons and other prizes.

After being briefed with the rules of the run, the children participated in the Land Run and were awarded with certificates and OK pins.

Participants had access to a photo gallery equipped with period-style costumes and awards for their own period costumes. A concession stand provided homemade ice cream reminiscent of the 1890s as well as other treats.

Student representatives from Po-Hi Youth Leadership and Student Council who officiated the races and contests were Stacey Hobbs, Mindy Worley, Luis Reyes, Misty Baker, David Donald, Holly Harrison, and Ashley VanHoeson.

Along with a grant from the State Arts Council of Oklahoma, the Heritage Day event was sponsored by Kaw Lake Association, Pioneer Genealogy Society, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce, Kaw City Museum, Friends of the Cultural Center Museum Foundation, Inc., and North Central Oklahoma Historical Association, Inc.

Kay-9 Dog Club Plans Flea Bath,Dip for Oct. 4

Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City Inc., will be holding a flea bath and dip for dogs on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Pioneer Motor Bank from 1 to 4 p.m. for $5 each dog. The dip has been donated by Farmers Ranch Drive Co-Op.

Eighty-two dogs were bathed and dipped during the session in August. These sessions provide the public with an inexpensive opportunity to protect their dogs from the discomfort and possible illnesses associated with fleas and ticks.

Part of the Kay-9 Dog Training Club objective is to promote responsible ownership and encourage proper care towards dogs. The Club meets these objectives by sponsoring activities such as, dog obedience classes in the Spring and Fall, Therapy Dog training, and Canine Good Citizen testing. The Kay-9 Dog Training Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call 762-7360 or 762-9060

EDUCATION

Bridges Participates in Phonics Task Force
Educators Look To Improve Vo-Tech Systems
Students Named AP Scholars
Title IX To Hold Meeting Oct. 19
Eighth Graders Construct Go-Carts
Four-Year-Old Program Announces Openings
School News
Homecoming Mums

Bridges Participates in Phonics Task Force

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Sandy Garrett announced recently that a year of hard work by her Phonics Task Force has paid off. The task force, comprised of 46 Oklahoma educators, has completed work on a phonics handbook that has been printed by the State Department of Education and will be mailed to all elementary schools in the next two weeks. Kassie Bridges, teacher at Liberty Elementary and the District Teacher of the Year, participated in this task.

“We have put in a lot of time this past year in bringing this handbook to teachers, but I am happy to say it was well worth the effort. This handbook is going to be of great benefit to many teachers and students,” Garrett said.

She added: “Phonics has been included in the state core curriculum since 1992, but, unfortunately, many of our colleges of education do not offer any courses in phonics instruction. This means we have teachers coming to our classrooms every year instructing boys and girls on how to read who have never had a course in phonics or have the slightest clue about utilizing this key reading strategy. I have been asking our colleges to offer phonics courses since I took office but, with a few exceptions, my appeals have fallen on deaf ears.”

The idea for the handbook stemmed from Garrett’s personal experiences as an elementary teacher. A first grade teacher for 15 years, Garrett relied mainly on phonics when teaching her students how to read. However, “even then, teachers received no formal training in phonics. What I learned about phonics, I had to glean myself from books and personal research.”

The phonics handbook devised by Garrett’s Phonics Task Force assigns phonemic skills for kindergarten, first, second and third graders. That is, it advises teachers about what phonemic skills students should master in the grades where they receive the bulk of their reading instruction. It does not include lesson plans, but does have a substantial resource section to inform teachers of where they can find a multitude of such materials. The handbook is in line with the 1998 Reading Sufficiency Act, which identifies phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, reading fluency and comprehension as essential elements of reading instruction.

“This handbook is not intended to be a teacher’s sole guide for teaching phonics; it is a supplement — merely a starting point, if you will. Perhaps the most important section of this handbook is the Resources section, where one can find hundreds of current titles about everything one would want to know about phonics,” Garrett said.

The handbook will be sent to Oklahoma’s more than 1,000 public elementary schools. Additional copies will be available through the SDE and the document can soon be downloaded from the agency’s website (http://sde.state.ok.us). The agency also will devote two teacher training workshops on Oct. 6 and 7 on the handbook.

The phonics handbook is part of Garrett’s Reading First Initiative, which she began in 1997. The initiative challenges teachers to place a great focus on reading in the classroom and to rely on phonics instruction more heavily. Likewise, it challenges principals and superintendents to conduct reading audits to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their schools’ reading programs and to modify their programs to focus on reading skills in all subject areas. Statewide, community leaders have been encouraged by Garrett to provide books as gifts to children as well.

Garrett is still hopeful that Oklahoma’s teacher colleges will become more supportive of phonics. “Our teachers learn the basics of being a teacher while in college. Phonics is a basic building block of teaching a child to read and teaching children to read is a primary mission of schools. It seems to me, then, that instructing prospective teachers on how to use phonics to build students’ reading skills should be a primary mission of our teacher colleges.”

Educators Look To Improve Vo-Tech Systems

STILLWATER — Vocational educators from across the country are looking towards Oklahoma for ways to improve their vocational-technical education systems.

Tour groups from Idaho and Pennsylvania are both scheduled to visit Oklahoma in the next 30 days. The first visitors included about 40 Idaho educators, school board members and business people. They toured Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech Center, Oklahoma City; Moore Norman Technology Center, Norman; and Canadian Valley Area Vo-Tech School, El Reno; from on Sept. 22 and 23.

The second group consists of Pennsylvania vocational educators who are also looking to Oklahoma for ideas to upgrade Pennsylvania’s vocational system. About 100 Pennsylvanians will tour six Oklahoma vocational schools from Oct. 17-20.

Bruce DeMuth, assistant state director at the Oklahoma Department of Vo-Tech Education, said the Idaho group is interested in studying programs related to distance learning, automotive technology, electronics and industrial maintenance-type programs.

DeMuth said they are also interested in clustering (where students receive instruction in several different fields of study which are related to certain types of careers) and the integration of academics and vocational curriculum.

Idaho recently received grants from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation totaling more than $80 million, over a three-year period, to help Idaho schools accelerate the implementation of technology into classrooms, DeMuth said.

“We will be visiting Oklahoma and other national pockets of excellence to observe first-hand their professional-technical programs and facilities,” said Tom Greco, program development officer at the Albertson Foundation.

Jackie Cullen, executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Vocational Administrators, said the Pennsylvania group includes vocational administrators, instructors, school superintendents and school board members.

She said they are hoping to return to Pennsylvania with tips on how to update their curriculum and improve their workforce development program.

“Oklahoma has a reputation of having not just outstanding vocational education but a well coordinated system of workforce development,” she said.

The Pennsylvanian educators decided to visit Oklahoma after a meeting with DeMuth and Dr. Roy Peters, Jr., state vo-tech director, at last year’s American Vocational Association convention in Las Vegas. DeMuth said that the Pennsylvanians are also interested in studying Oklahoma’s vocational system and its governance structure.

The organization and operation of Pennsylvania’s vocational schools differs slightly from Oklahoma’s. Pennsylvanian vo-tech schools receive funding from school districts depending on how many students from the district attend a vo-tech school. Also some vocational schools in Pennsylvania are only open to high school students and others cater to adult students.

The schools on the Pennsylvania study tour are Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech Center, Moore Norman Technology Center, Eastern Oklahoma County Vo-Tech Center and Metro Tech all in the Oklahoma City area; Mid-America Area Vo-Tech Center, Wayne; and Central Tech, Drumright.

“We tried to highlight a variety of programs at different schools,” DeMuth said.

The Pennsylvania tour was designed to highlight vo-tech schools in both metropolitan and rural areas of the state, he said.

Students Named AP Scholars

Ten students at Ponca City High School have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations.

Approximately 23 percent of America’s graduating seniors have taken one or more AP Examinations. Only about 13 percent of the more than 635,000 students who took AP Examinations in May 1998 performed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition.

The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the number of year-long courses and exams (or their equivalent semester-long courses and exams). At Po-Hi:

— Three students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Molly Baugh, Jeremy Marzuola and Matt Szabo.

— Two students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Sarah Armstrong and Zach Hodges.

— Five students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three of more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Beth Bednarski, Kate Emig, Michelle Jackman, Carol Stauffer and Jason Winters.

AP Examinations, which students take in May after completing challenging college-level courses at their high school, are graded on a 5-point scale (5 is the highest). Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both for grades of 3 or higher. More than 1,400 institutions award a year of credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades. There are 32 AP Examinations offered in 18 subject areas, each consisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions.

The College Board is a not-for-profit educational association that supports academic preparation and transition to higher education for students around the world through the ongoing collaboration of its member schools, colleges, universities, educational systems, and organizations. In all of its activities, the Board promotes equity through universal access to high standards of teaching and learning and sufficient financial resources so that every student has the opportunity to succeed in college and work. The College Board champions — by means of superior research; curricular development; assessment; guidance; placement; and admission information; professional development; forums; policy analysis; and public outreach — educational excellence for all students.

Title IX To Hold Meeting Oct. 19

The Title IX Indian Education Program of Ponca City Schools will have the annual community-wide meeting Oct. 19 at the Middle School cafeteria from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The business to be conducted will include: an overview of the multi-year Title IX grant, election of vacated positions on the Title IX Parent Committee, and distribution of needs assessments.

The present Title IX Parent Committee members are Garland Kent Jr., Lori Murray, Sylvia Willey, Chris LittleCook, Anna Adams, Jenny Rush and India Poore, student representative.

A parent is eligible to run for a vacancy if they are the parent or legal guardian of a Native American student that is currently enrolled in Ponca City Schools.

All interested parents and legal guardians of Native American students enrolled in Ponca City Schools are invited to attend.

An invitation is also extended to students, teachers, administrators and counselors.

There will be a small display of student portfolios from various school sites for viewing.

The annual Title IX Indian Education Portfolio Display and Heritage Art Show will be Thursday, April 29, 1999, at Lincoln School. At that time all Title IX student portfolios will be on display for parents, students and the community.

Refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the community-wide meeting.

For further information contact Garland Kent Jr. at 762-8618, Jo A. Lessert at 767-9500, ext. 128, or Elizabeth Watson, 767-8000; Lucy Kent, 767-8050; Jeana Rush, 767-8060; or Nellie Roughface, 767-8010.

Eighth Graders Construct Go-Carts

The eighth grade Earth Science classes at Ponca City Mid-High have been constructing rolling cars made from familiar materials. The students then designed and tested their approach to solve specific problems.

Using observing, communicating, comparing, organizing and relating, the students constructed rolling Go-Carts of their own design using common construction materials. Cardboard, dowels, wooden wheels, paper clips and rubber bands were the materials the students were given for the task. The Go-Carts had to go a minimum of one meter.

Fourth hour students in Mrs. McCleary’s and Mrs. Shoptaw’s classes competed in a double-elimination tournament to see which Go-Cart was the best. Winners were Matt Miller, first place; Garrett Hardy and Brad Dexter, second place; and Kyle Nelson and Brandon Smith, third place. Best of Show winners were Chad Tiede, David Corn and Matt Miller.

Four-Year-Old Program Announces Openings

Ponca City Public Schools has additional openings in their Four-Year-Old program at Union Elementary School. Two half-day programs will be available beginning Sept. 30. Any child who was four years old on or before Sept. 1, 1998, is eligible to enroll.

Enrollment will take place on Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at Union. Parents/guardians must bring birth certificate or hospital records, social security number, and immunization records to enroll.

There is no cost for the program with the exception of a few basic supplies like crayons, glue, pencils, kleenex, etc. If parents are unable to enroll at this time or have any questions, they may contact Union Elementary at 767-8035 or Mary Ladd at 767-8000.

School News

Roth Selected

Heather Roth, 1997 graduate of Po-Hi, is serving as an intern in the Sociology Department at Oklahoma State University. She was selected and served on the President’s Leadership Council during her freshmen year and has been chosen to serve as one of the Facilitators for the President’s Leadership Council for the 1998-99 school year. The responsibility of the Facilitators will be to help mentor the top 200 incoming freshmen at OSU. She is the daughter of Jim and Marlene Roth.

Open House

The staff at Lincoln Alternative High School, 700 W. Broadway, would like to invite parents, students and patrons to a fall open house on Oct. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Homecoming Dinner

A homecoming Head Country Barbecue Dinner is being sponsored by the Hi-Steppers Friday, Oct. 2 at the high school cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person and take-out dinners will be available.

Homecoming Mums

Homecoming mums are still for sale for Homecoming 1998. The cost is $10 and proceeds support the Junior-Senior After-Prom Party.

RELIGION

Annual CROP Walk Scheduled for October 11
1st Nazarenes Set Anniversary
Church Briefs
St. Mary’s Offering English Classes
Farewell Reception Set for Simmons Family
Annual Fall Rummage Sale at Grace Church
Albright UMC Holds Annual Cookout
Start Your Engines! It’s a Road Rally
‘Come Let Us Reason Together’
Prairie Chapel UMC Observing Anniversary
St. Paul’s Methodist Church Plans Rally Day!
Free Clothing Drive Planned
St. John Baptist Celebrating Homecoming
Reconciliation Day Planned At Woodlands Christian Church
POP Lutherans Plan Octoberfest Food Booth Oct. 3-6
Franklin Coming To Ponca City Oct. 5 through 9

Annual CROP Walk Scheduled for October 11

Will you be a CROP walker or sponsor?

The annual Ponca City CROP Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11. The Church Rural Overseas Program (CROP) was started by a group of wheat farmers responding to the hunger and devastation of world war. Money collected through CROP Walks still fund emergency relief programs, but there is a great emphasis on agricultural development projects.

Linda Kemp, Director of the Great Plains Region of Church World Service/CROP, recently visited Kariba, a fishing village in Zimbabwe. She learned of their successful fishing business developed with the help of Christian Care, the Church World Service partner in Zimbabwe. Church World Service/CROP offered a loan for the purchase of three fishing boats. The loan will be repaid by September, 1998.

By sponsoring a CROP Walker or becoming a walker who recruits sponsors, you help the people “Christ came to serve” by providing emergency food or long-term self-help agricultural projects. You also benefit Ponca City’s own Friendship Feast since 25 percent of funds remain in CROP Walk communities.

The six-mile walk begins at 2:30 p.m. with a brief commissioning service of music and prayer at First Christian Church, 210 North Fifth. There is also a shorter mini-walk for children and others who do not want to walk the longer course. Both courses have refreshment stations.

1st Nazarenes Set Anniversary

It’s a joyous celebration in store for members and former members of the First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand, this weekend.

The weekend will be filled with great music, meeting former pastors, enjoying old friends, hamburger fry, and celebration services.

The Celebration schedule is as follows: Sept. 26 (Saturday), 10 a.m. Registration begins with refreshments, and from then until 4 p.m., talk, visitation, and more talk. At 4 p.m. the hamburger fry is scheduled, followed at 5:50 by prelude music in the sanctuary. The Celebration Service is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

On Sunday, Sept. 27, the worship begins promptly at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at the American Legion for everyone.

Six former pastors are scheduled to attend and reminisce about their time spent in Ponca City. Prelude music and a concert will begin at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.

The Rev. Terry Jones will deliver the morning message at 10 o’clock on Sunday morning. Following the message, the church is going to have a mortgage burning service, conducted by the Rev. Steve Bierly, current pastor of the church — a true time for celebration.

A nursery will be provided by the small fry and all former members and pastors are expected to be present. Dr. Thuren Daniels, the current District Superintendent will be on hand for the celebration, according to Pastor Bierly.

Church Briefs

St. Mary’s Offering English Classes

St. Mary’s Catholic Church is offering classes in English, beginning Sept. 29 at the church. If you are interested call 765-7794.

La Iglesia St. Mary’s ofrecera classes en ingles. Interesados comaniquese al 765-7794. Las classes empiezan Sept. 29.

Farewell Reception Set for Simmons Family

Bob and Susie Simmons will be honored at a farewell reception on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Northeast Baptist Church. Bob and Susie have been active members of Northeast Baptist since Oct. 21, 1973 — Bob serving as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and always with a servant’s heart in all areas of the church, and Susie establishing the first library at Northeast and helping maintain it throughout the years. Susie also has served as a Sunday school teacher, an outreach director, and worked in Vacation Bible School, as well as many other areas of service in the church.

Friends of the Simmons are welcome to take this opportunity to wish them well as they move to a retirement center at 411 SW 11th, Newton, Kan. 67114.

Annual Fall Rummage Sale at Grace Church

The Annual Fall Rummage Sale, sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of Grace Church is underway at the present time. Saturday’s sale will open at 9 a.m. for the special “Sack Sale” which will continue until noon.

Customers are asked to use the parking lot located at Thirteenth and Grand. Everyone welcome .

Albright UMC Holds Annual Cookout

Neighbors living near Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, joined with members of the church for the third annual neighborhood cookout on Saturday, Sept. 12. The grill chefs cooked hamburgers and hot dogs for approximately 140 people.

The cookout was planned by a church committee as a way to get to know Albright’s neighbors and to make them feel welcome at the church. Many individuals from Albright, including adult Sunday School classes and the youth, joined in the project.

Lots of good food, fellowship and beautiful weather helped to make the event an enjoyable one for all who attended.

Start Your Engines! It’s a Road Rally

This Sunday Woodlands Christian will begin their race to see which Sunday School Class will be able to make it all the way to the finish line in their assigned race car! Sound like fun?

Each week Sunday School attenders will have the opportunity to make it 1/4 (or more) of the way down the drag race course to the finish line. Those attending will be able to look for their class car in the race by meeting the class attendance goal.

Cars will be Starshine Yellow Pontiac Fiero 2M4, Kindergarden-1st and 2nd; Firestripe Orange Corvette Stingray, 3rd and 4th; Passion Purple Plum Lexus SC400, 5th and 6th; Midnight Black Lamborghini Countach, junior high; Temptation Teal Camaro Z28, Senior High; Crystalline White Mercedes 2380 SEL, Open Arms; Scarlet Fever Red Porsche 911, Disciples/Progressive; Silver Ferrari Testarossa, Seekers.

Looks like a good race at Woodlands for the next few weeks.

‘Come Let Us Reason Together’

The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites Ponca Citians to share God’s word with them every week — Sunday Bible classes 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels, nursery through adult.

The family is a very important aspect of a healthy country. Without families, a country’s health begins to fade. So, the Christian must always be diligent to encourage and strengthen this vital unit.

Prairie Chapel UMC Observing Anniversary

Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, northwest of Ponca City, will be observing its 69th annual homecoming this Sunday, Sept. 27, according to the pastor, the Rev. Don Martin. Prairie Chapel became a church 100 years ago, it was noted.

All past members are urged to join the present congregation in thanksgiving. Morning worship will begin at 11 a.m., following the 10 a.m. Sunday School hour with Harlan Overman as superintendent. A basket dinner will be served at lunchtime, followed by an afternoon of visitation and picture taking.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Plans Rally Day!

Rally Day on Sunday, Sept. 27th is the “gearing up” day for Sunday School at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan. Following the second church Service there will be an All Church Dinner - potluck style. A great time to see people that have been gone this summer and enjoy some great food.

It was also noted that the OBI donor coach will be at St. Paul’s from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Free Clothing Drive Planned

New Life Baptist Church, 301 South Waverly has scheduled a free clothing drive for anyone on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church building. The event is being sponsored by the New Life Baptist Church Youth Group. Everyone welcome.

St. John Baptist Celebrating Homecoming

“Go Home To Thy Friends ... “ (Mark 5:19) is the theme for St. John Baptist Church as they celebrate their 105th Church Anniversary. The Rev. Robert Palmer Sr., pastor and member of St. John Baptist Church invite the public to join them this Sunday, Sept. 27 for their Homecoming Celebration.

Bro. Ken Jarrett, a deacon, brotherhood member, and assistant Sunday School superintendent will bring the message during the morning service beginning at 10:45 a.m. He and his wife, Priscilla (Johnson) have three children and are also active in the church. Sunday afternoon there will be a service beginning at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Joyce Dodd, Greater First Baptist Church of Bartlesville, will bring the Word. The Rev. Dodd is a licensed minister and has been for the past seven years. Her desire is to do God’s will and avail herself to His calling. The Rev. Dodd carries a special passion for “battered women and children” and hopes to one day provide a “special” ministry for and to them. Dodd is a student at Oklahoma Baptist University. In addition, she is a wife to Ray, and mother of three children. The Rev. Dodd considers being a child of God, a born again Christian the most important part of her life.

Also on program will be the St. John Brotherhood and Sister Sandra Thompson of Oklahoma, who will provide the music. Sister Thompson is a graduate of Ponca City High School and former member of St. John Baptist Church. Her music ministry extends beyond her home church and reaches into her community where she plays and helps direct the Ambassadors’ Concert Choir. The members of St. John will also pay a special tribute to those members awaiting their crown in glory, Pastor Palmer pointed out.

Again, the pastor and members of St. John’s invite the public to join them on this special occasion of worship and praise.

Reconciliation Day Planned At Woodlands Christian Church

The place where all of us become one. I Corinthians 11:17-34. “ ... this is my body”.

The task of reminding the People of the Chalice, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that I Corinthians 11:24 contains the oldest words of Jesus recorded in the Christian bible appeared to be an elementary, simple matter until the need arose to focus past most of our historical, religious, theological positions on “communion” toward a focus on the bread, the symbol that stands for the Body of Christ, as the place where all of us different people become one. The bread symbolizes the community, Paul M. Krueger, Senior Pastor at Woodlands Christian Church, pointed out.

Pastor Krueger explains we are truly “in communion” with one another when all of us become one with the Body of Christ. The 1998 Reconciliation theme calls the church folks to renew their thoughts and prayers on the Bread as an emphasis on the lessons learned about what it means to be many members of one body. Hopefully, Krueger points out, we will be reminded that the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ will not be carried out by one Christian acting alone ... but by many Christians acting as one body.

The 1998 Reconciliation Offering will be gathered at Woodlands Christian on Sunday, Sept. 27. Goal for 1998 is $300, Krueger pointed out.

POP Lutherans Plan Octoberfest Food Booth Oct. 3-6

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 Turner Road, is currently making plans for the annual food booth at the Octoberfest, Oct. 3-6. Many helping hands will be needed during the weekend, according to Pastor Keck. He also announced that the class on Lutheranism continues on Thursday evenings at the church. Anyone interested in learning more about Lutheran doctrine is invited to attend.

The Women’s Bible Study will meet the second Tuesday and the fourth Thursday at the Renaissance. All women are encouraged to attend. Sunday School classes are in full swing for those age 3 through adult. These classes begin at 10 a.m. following the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Prince of Peace also provides worship opportunities at 11 a.m.

Pastor Keck is available for pastoral care concerns by calling 762-7698. Anyone seeking worship, prayer and praise on Sunday mornings is invited to come and join the worship at Prince of Peace.

Franklin Coming To Ponca City Oct. 5 through 9

“What would Jesus do?” — one of the most popular questions in our world today, and knowing the answer to the question can give you strength to respond appropriately in any situation.

Knowing how Jesus would act in your situation can give you strength to respond appropriately, but first you must answer the question “Do you really know Jesus?” And that’s what Willie Franklin, former All-American athlete, is going to present in a series of lessons Oct. 5 through 9 at 7 p.m. each evening in Hutchins Memorial

Sponsored by the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, Willie will be speaking about the New Birth, Worship, Sin, Voice and Judgment during the week. Willie, according to his testimony, loves Jesus and loves to share Jesus with others. Born in Monroe, La., he moved to San Diego, Calif. at an early age, and while in high school was an all-conference athlete in football. He attended Mesa Community Junior College for two years, where he was an All American in football, wrestling, and track and field. He received a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma to play football, and graduated with a degree in Special Education. After graduation he played professional football with the Baltimore Colts from 1972-74.

In 1974, according to Willie, he came to know Jesus for himself, and since that time has shared that message with the world. He has worked with youth meetings, campaigns, workshops, and gospel meetings all over the world, and served as a missionary in Papua, New Guinea for seven years.

He and his wife Pam have four children and live in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Hartford Avenue will be providing free nursery during the October meeting, and folks may call 765-3610 for transportation to Hutchins Memorial, if needed.

DEATHS

Wanda P. Cassidy
Minnie Belle Butterfield
Shelia Mae Smith
Marjorie Middlebusher
Ned Meek
Lewis E. Hunter
Francis Herard

Wanda P. Cassidy

Wanda P. Cassidy, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 87.

The funeral will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at the Pioneer Christian Church with the Rev. Bob Weaver, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.

Born Sept. 25, 1910, near Dilworth, she was the daughter of Edgar and Gertrude (Kimes) Stuard. She received her education in Newkirk schools and graduated from Newkirk High School.

On May 11, 1932 she married Millard “Mike” Cassidy in Perry. Mr. Cassidy was employed with the Kellogg Company building refineries, and the couple traveled around the world with his job. Mr. Cassidy died Oct. 29, 1975, and Mrs. Cassidy moved to Ponca City to be near her family. She was a member of the Pioneer Christian Church and enjoyed working in the church, traveling, and being with family and friends.

Surviving are three sisters, Lola Walcher of Wichita, Kan., Virginia Speck of Ponca City, and Beulah Moundy of Boone, N.C.; three brothers, Orville Stuard of San Diego, Calif., Johnnie Stuard of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Max Stuard of Midland, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Casket bearers will be Jack Snyder, Glenn Guinn, Bill Robison, Cody Robison, Mark Hittle, and Earl Turner.

Memorials may be made to Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City, OK 74604.

The family will be at the home of Don Stuard, 1412 Donald.

Obituaries

Minnie Belle Butterfield

NEWKIRK — Minnie Belle Butterfield, longtime Newkirk area residence, died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, 1998, at her home east of Newkirk. She was 88.

The daughter of Joseph and Mary Ellen (Gilmore) Durham, she was born Oct. 3, 1909, in Houston, Mo. She grew up in the Houston area where she attended Cleveland School for eight years and graduated from Houston High School in 1927. She then taught at the Coffee School near Rolla, Mo., for one year. In the summer of 1928 she attended State Teachers College in Emporia, Kan. and taught at Victor School in 1928-29.

On July 11, 1930, she and Jim Butterfield of Elk Creek, Mo., were married at Perry, Okla. They established their first home in Marland, where they farmed for a number of years. In 1939 they purchased a farm east of Newkirk. While Jim farmed, Minnie taught school at Sweet Water Rural School for six years then spent the following 23 years teaching at Consolidated 106 School, where she also served as principal. In her spare time and during the summer she attended college at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan., graduating in 1943 with a B.A. in elementary education. She retired in 1972.

The Butterfields farmed until the Corps of Engineers purchased their farms for the Kaw Lake project in 1972. The were left with 70 acres of pasture land near the lake, where they made their primary residence. They then purchased two farms in Stone County, Mo. Minnie had always made visits to the Missouri farms over the years, but always remembered Texas County, Mo., as her real home.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Sweet Water Social Club. She had been involved in the 4-H program for a number of years. She enjoyed oil painting, china painting, arts and crafts, crocheting and gardening.

She is survived by one sister, Ruby (Durham) North of Crane, Mo.; a niece and her husband Connie and Mark Kisner of Crane; three nephews and their wives, Warren and Bonnie North of Murrietta, Calif., Terry and Sheila North of Springfield, Mo., and Jim and Mary North of Newkirk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, who died Oct. 4, 1983; her parents; three brothers, Charlie, Guilford, and Edwin; and a sister, Pearl.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Newkirk Christian Church with the Rev. Jerry Albright officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk.

Casket bearers will be Warren North, Terry North, Christopher North, Mark Kisner, John B. Olsen and Mitch Dobson. Honorary bearers are James North, Ron Dobson, Gerald Cornwell, Dale Heath and Ralph Maupin.

A memorial fund has been established with the Newkirk Public Library. Contributions may be made in Mrs. Butterfield’s memory though Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647-0468.

paid obituary

Shelia Mae Smith

LAMONT — Shelia Mae Smith of Lamont, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998 at the Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa. She way 63 years old.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at the Lamont Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Landis officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith was born April 15, 1935, in Cleveland, Okla., to Floyd and Florence (McClarrinon) Kelso. She was raised and educated in the Cleveland-Agra area.

She was married to Robert Smith on July 30, 1953, in Medicine Park in Lawton. The couple moved to Lamont in November 1990. She enjoyed working with ceramics and reading.

She is survived by her husband Robert, of the home; three sons, Gary Smith of Oklahoma City, Ron Smith of Houston, Texas, and Wade and Alma Smith of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Tina and Edward Kirk of Lamont; three brothers, Norman Kelso and Sam Kelso, both of Las Vegas, Nev., and Don Kelso of Manti, Utah; two sisters, Betty Vrondof of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Melba Douglas of Bristow; and one grandson, Jason Kirk.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, the McClarrinons and Kelsos; one son, Donnie Lee; and one sister, Judy.

paid obituary

Services Pending

Marjorie Middlebusher

Marjorie M. Middlebusher, longtime Ponca City resident, died early this morning, Sept. 25, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 78. Survivors include a sister, Hazel Middlebusher, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

Ned Meek

NEWKIRK — Ned Meek, Newkirk resident, died Thursday night, Sept. 24, 1998, at his home. A graveside service is planned for 1 p.m. Monday at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City. Other arrangements will be announced later by Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk.

Lewis E. Hunter

Lewis E. Hunter, Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 69. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

Francis Herard

Francis “Bud” Herard, 3841 City View, died at his home early this morning, Sept. 25, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Betty. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a report of an accident in a parking lot along the 2500 block of Industrial Road at 7:12 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Pauline’s Boneless Pork Chop Dinners $10.95, 1/2 orders $7.95,

Friday, Sept. 25th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of West Cleveland Avenue at 9:14 a.m. Thursday that a 31-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay.

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Accident — An accident in the north alley of the 200 block of East Grand Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:10 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Purse Stolen — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:57 a.m. Thursday that her purse had been stolen while at a business in the 400 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Burglary — A juvenile girl reported to the Communications Center from the 400 block of North Sixth Street at 1:33 p.m. Thursday that two subjects had been seen running from the residence upon her returning home. Four officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a report was taken. At 3:53 p.m., a 19-year-old man was held for first degree burglary.

Check on Problem — Two Ponca City Fire Department units responded to an alarm in the 1300 block of Quail Lane at 2:01 p.m. Thursday.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:51 p.m. Thursday a subject in a pickup had driven off without paying for gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

National Wild Turkey Federation 2nd Annual Banquet will be

held September 29, 1998 at the Elks Lodge at 1308 Bradley..

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is set for 7:00 p.m. If you are a

NWTF member, dinner is only $10.00. Call 765-4436 or 762-3320

for more information. adv.

Leaves Without Paying — An employee at El Chico reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:57 p.m. Thursday that subjects had left without paying for their meal. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Stolen Checks — An employee at Albertson’s, 2005 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Communications Center at 5:16 p.m. Thursday that they had two stolen checks. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:49 p.m. Thursday that a two-vehicle, injury accident had occurred in the 2700 block of East Prospect Avenue. Two officers were assigned and three units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. A report was taken and one person was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Harassment — A woman from the 400 block of South Lincoln Street requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 6:20 p.m. Thursday in reporting that subjects were harassing her son. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Beef Brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215

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Transformer Problem — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 7:47 p.m. Thursday that a transformer had blown in the alley between Palm Street and Osage Street. Water and Light was notified and handled the situation.

Harassment — A woman from the 300 block of South Elm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:11 p.m. Thursday that she was receiving harassing telephone calls. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Attempted Theft — A person from the 500 block of West Cleveland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:43 p.m. Thursday that someone had attempted to steal a car stereo. An officer was assigned, a report was taken, and a request was made for an extra patrol.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 201 West Hartford Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:50 a.m. Friday that two subjects had left without paying for gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of South Pine Street at 6:55 p.m. Thursday that a 34-year-old man was being held for public intoxication and harassment.

Beer Stolen — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:57 a.m. Friday that three subjects had left the business without paying for four six-packs of beer. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:50 p.m. Thursday that two subjects, a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, were being held for failure to appear.

Library Story Time — The theme for the Sept. 29 and 30 preschool and primary story times at the Ponca City Library will be “Tub Time.” The schedule calls for the 30-minute programs for 4-7 year olds at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, and the 15-minute programs for 2-3 year olds, on Wednesday 10 and 10:30 a.m. More information is available from the Ponca City Library, 767-0345.

SPORTS

Lady Cats Extend Owasso
Cats Look to Improve

Lady Cats Extend Owasso

The freshman-dominated Lady Wildcat volleyballers put in a energetic showing against No. 9 state-ranked Owasso, Thursday, but fell in a three game match, 12-15, 16-14, 15-2.

Playing just their third home-date this season, the varsity Lady Cats were the only Ponca City team to take a game from the Lady Rams. The 8th, 9th and junior varsity squads all went 0-2 against their respective foes.

Junior Stacie Schneeberger led the varsity with seven kills in the match, had two ace serves and at one point served for 10 points in a row. Sophomore Abbie Gehlert had five kills, freshman Malory Hodge had two kills and three blocks, while fellow freshman Jenna Wedd had three kills and two blocks.

“We just weren’t strong enough, and we ran out of gas in that last game,” said coach Steve McKay. “But I thought we played well. Abbie saved us on defense several times and Megan Tomek really hustled. She was diving on the floor and played as well as she has in awhile.”

McKay also points out that his squad was without All-stater Lauren Brune, who was out of town. With her, McKay posits, the Lady Cats could have tipped the balance in the first game and won the match.

The Lady Cats, now 6-15 on the year, head to the Jenks Tournament, today and Saturday. As far as their lackluster record, McKay puts it into perspective.

“It’s about what I expected this year,” he says. “When you have three or four freshmen on the court in 5A-6A ball, it’s going to be a long year. But I’m happy with things so far. They’re learning, so the winning will take care of itself.”

The Lady Cats have three tournaments before their final home date, the Ponca City Triangular, Oct. 6.

Regionals will follow, Oct. 8-10, at Tulsa Union. Other teams in the Lady Cats’ bracket are Owasso, Broken Arrow, Jenks and Union. All are ranked in the top 10.

“Conference is a killer for us,” concludes McKay.

Cats Look to Improve

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

Head coach Todd Kimrey feels his Wildcats are improving.

He’ll find out just how much they’ve improved as they tackle the No. 6 ranked Stillwater Pioneers in Stillwater tonight in the District 6A-3 opener for both teams. The kickoff is set for 7:30.

“You couldn’t ask for a better way to start the district,” Kimrey said. “Stillwater is ranked No. 6 and is one of the best teams in the state. We’ll have to play really well.”

The Cats are relatively healthy with only defensive end-tight end Jason Green out with a dislocated elbow he injured in practice this week.

And the Poncans have had some pretty good practices, according to the coach.

“Monday’s practice was not as good as I had hoped,” Kimrey said. “But Tuesday’s was better and Wednesday’s was real good.

“I just hope today the kids get real excited about this first district game and practice real hard,” Kimrey said before the Cats’s final workout.

“I think the kids are pretty excited about this game. You would like to play at home, but this is almost like a home game. We should have a good crowd down there.”

Ponca City and Stillwater have engaged in some classic battles and this game may be more of the same.

“Stillwater is a pretty good team,” Kimrey says. “If you are ranked in the Top 10, you have to be pretty good.”

The coach said it is hard to compare the Pioneers with Tulsa Hale or Tahlequah.

“The poll people must think they are better,” he said. “I do think they are more athletic as a team than Hale or Tahlequah.

“Stillwater doesn’t have any one player that stands out. But they’re all pretty good athletes.

“Their quarterback is pretty solid. He’s not what they are use to having, but he gets the job done.”

Although this is the first time the Wildcats will face a true 4-defensive alignment, it will not be anything his option offense hasn’t seen before, Kimrey said.

“They know what they have to do, who they have to block.”

As the district wars start up, Kimrey feels his team is on track.

“We’re just trying to get better each week. Actually, we’re trying to get better each day,” the coach said.

Tonight the Cats find out how much better they’ve gotten and how much better they have to get.