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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, October 13, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALRecycling Trash Helps Preserve Landfill Usage Recycling Trash Helps Preserve Landfill UsageBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Recycling greatly increases the life expectancy of a landfill site, indicated Ben Chaney, waste reduction coordinator for Ponca City. This is a fact a growing number of local residents and businesses have taken to heart over the last few years, especially as they continue to bring recyclable materials to the city’s collection site at 1001 West Prospect Avenue. In fact, he said last year alone Ponca City saved nearly 2,600 cubic yards of landfill space, an average of 216 cubic yards per month, by recycling 825 tons of solid-waste. However, Chaney suggested there was still room for improvement. Garbage collectors, on average, still haul 115 tons of garbage to the landfill site each day — a staggering 35,000 tons per year. Resident Bill McCarty, who utilizes the recycling center, said he thinks recycling is a good thing to practice. “If we keep building up those waste piles, we aren’t really getting anywhere,” he said. He also suggested it was a good way of getting rid of old stuff. Mark Walthall indicated he thinks recycling is a good deal, especially if the city gets everyone to practice it. “It’s a good feeling to know we are doing something to extend the life of the planet and improve the quality of life for our children,” said Chaney. “We need to continue to look at other avenues of reusing products — saving our raw materials for future generations.” In addition to extending the quality of life, Chaney listed cost as a reason to recycle. “The Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency are constantly casting new regulations at [the Solid Waste Department] on landfills,” he explained. As a result, “they’re becoming more and more expensive to operate.” Chaney portrayed recycling awareness as a “slow growth” process. “I think the more we become concerned about high energy prices, the more ways we’re going to look at conserving and recycling.” Recycling Center operator Ken Sherrill pointed out the Ponca City center — open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. — was the only collection site in Kay County. “The nearest sites to Ponca City are Stillwater and Winfield, Kan.,” he said. In September, according to reports, the center recycled .36 tons of books, 3.77 tons of office paper, 41.76 tons of cardboard, 4.57 tons of tin, 5.63 tons of magazines, 15.93 tons of newspaper and .12 tons of scrap aluminum. Other items collected at the site are glass, batteries, assorted metals and aluminum cans. For more information, contact Chaney at the Solid Waste Department,767-0456. Conoco Refinery Close To Returning to NormalOperations have nearly returned to normal at the Conoco Refinery following a shutdown early Wednesday morning. According to a Friday morning news release, most units are running efficiently and the plant is almost at a normal state. A steam failure was blamed for the Wednesday shutdown. Refinery manager Nick Spencer said all is well at the site. “The response from refinery and oil movements employees was excellent. Everyone did a great job in responding to this emergency,” Spencer said of Wednesday’s steam failure. “When the failure at the OG&E co-generation plant occurred, the professional manner in which our employees responded to bring the units down safely is clear evidence of our training and ability to respond safely and effectively.” Spencer added an apology for any possible difficulties caused by the shutdown. “We believe our people did a great job responding to this situation. However, we do regret the inconvenience and nuisance we caused to our neighbors with the flares, some odors and smoke Wednesday and Thursday,” he said. Work will continued through the weekend to monitor all units and continue to optimize refinery operations, the Conoco news release stated. There were no injuries and no signficant safety incidents as a result of the steam failure. According to Conoco officials, steam was lost when the Co-Generation plant experienced a mechanical upset. That caused the boiler feed water system to the refinery to shut down. Refinery personnel took appropriate action to shut down the affected units. Increased flares in the early morning hours Wednesday allowed the units to be depressurized safely. Officials at Conoco are still assessing the situation to determine all the facts, but there is no danger to the local area. Warrant Arrests Place Several In City CustodyPonca City police made several warrant arrests throughout the day on Thursday. According to Sherry Bowers, police information officer, 11 subjects were taken into custody on various warrant charges. The following nine subjects were taken into custody on city warrants: An 18-year-old man was taken into custody on a warrant for failure to pay; a 25-year-old man for reckless driving and disturbing the peace; a 23-year-old man for failure to appear; a 21-year-old woman for failure to pay; and a 39-year-old woman for failure to pay. Also, a 51-year-old woman for failure to appear; a 25-year-old man for failure to appear; a 24-year-old man for failure to pay; and a 35-year-old woman for failure to appear. Also a 26-year-old woman was taken into custody on a Payne County warrant for failure to pay and a 47-year-old man on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. DEATHSJoseph Fredrick Thomas II Joseph Fredrick Thomas IIBRAMAN — Joseph Fredrick “Fred” Thomas II, resident of Braman, died Thursday morning, Oct. 12, 2000, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital in Blackwell. He was 85. The funeral will be held in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home in Blackwell with the Rev. Rick Longcrier of the First Baptist Church in Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in the Braman Cemetery. Joseph Fredrick Thomas II was born on June 6, 1915, in Bartlesville, the son of Joseph Fredrick and Hazel Sigler Thomas. He grew up in Osage County and attended school in Pershing. Following his schooling, he began employment with Frisco Railroad in Sand Springs. He married Viva “Bobby” Lorraine Morehouse in August of 1938 in Pharaoh, Okla., where they lived for a year. He then moved to South America for a year where he worked before returning to Sand Springs where he worked in the stockyards. He later began employment with Phillips Petroleum Company in Hobbs, N.M. After working there for a few years, he returned to Oklahoma, where he lived in Braman for 21 years, employed as a contract pumper as well as employed by Kay County. He retired in 1981. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Braman. He was also a member of the Braman Saddle Club and enjoyed roping, riding broncs and owning his race horses. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Lather of South Haven, Kan., and Donna Dessenberger of Yucca Valley, Calif.; a son, Joseph Fredrick Thomas III of El Dorado, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on March 14, 1998; two daughters, Phyllis Ann Thomas and Carolyn Sue Elliott; a sister, Alberta Minyard; and a brother, James Gunning. Casket bearers include Lance Bergman, Kevin Gann, Gary Scott, Joe Thomas IV, Jim Thomas, Bobby Lorg and Don Elliott. Honorary bearers include Milo Day, Lyle Tripp, Leon Freeze, Tony Vap, Bob Kaupke, Aubrey Kelle, Mike Johnson, Leroy Ray, Harold Fox, Butch Wolfe and Gerald Oard. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Hazel Belle HerbigHazel Belle Herbig, resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 75. The funeral will be held 2 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Coy Whitener, pastor of Bible Baptist Church, officiating. Hazel was born in Tulsa on May 2, 1925, the daughter of William and Mary Stoughton Dewey. She graduated from Decatur High School in Decatur, Ark. She married R.J. Herbig on Oct. 30, 1980, in Ponca City. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Dennis L. Knapp of Kennedale, Texas; one daughter, Gayle A. Bergen of Salisbury, Md.; five sisters; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Jimmy Franklin Knapp; two brothers, Bill C. Dewey and Milton L. Dewey. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kay County Association, P.O. Box 1151, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. Floyd Edward MelvinFloyd Edward Melvin, resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, in a hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 67. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in the chapel of Freeman Funeral home in Waynesboro, Miss., with the Rev. George H. Purvis officiating. Burial will follow in the Zion’s Rest Methodist Cemetery in Eucutta, Miss. Floyd Edward Melvin was born July 13, 1933, in Mississippi, the son of Floyd Melvin and Carrie Norsworthy Melvin. He was self-employed as a roofing contractor. Survivors include a son, Michael Edward Melvin of Mobile, Ala.; a daughter, Sharon Woodworth of Mobile, Ala.; a sister, Barbara Cook of Eucutta, Miss.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ObituariesDonald Edward EstesDonald Edward Estes, former resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at his residence in Edmond. He was 61. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Goff, pastor, Emanuel Southern Baptist Church of Edmond, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Donald was born in Vinita Feb. 2, 1939, to Merle and Freda Katherine (Grishow) Estes. He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1957 and served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Purina Mills in Oklahoma City after 22 years of service. He was currently employed with Greco Frame and Supply as a mechanical engineer. He enjoyed golf, cooking and, most of all, his family. Survivors include two sons, Eric Estes and his wife Pam of Edmond and Chad Estes and his wife Rebecca of Piedmont; two daughters, Angie Reasoner and her husband Larry of Piedmont and Pam Coursey and her husband Clint of Blackwell; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Vera Gourley of Donna, Texas; and one brother, Jim Estes of Kansas, Okla. Donald was preceded in death by his parents. He will truly and dearly be missed by all who knew him. We Love you Daddy. paid obituary FuneralsSaturday Leota G. VeachLeota G. Veach — Graveside service at 2 p.m. in Havana Cemetery in Havana, Ark. Local arrangements are by Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFS-- Invited to Luncheon — All area women are invited to the “Bit of Country” luncheon on Oct. 18 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. The event, sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club can be enjoyed for $8.50 by calling Jeanette at 765-8427 for reservations of the luncheon and complementary child care. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend and attendees are encouraged to wear denim attire. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. October Family Dinner — The October family dinner of the VFW and Auxiliary will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at the post home on East Prospect. Ham and cheesy potatoes will be the main dish, and all are asked to bring a covered dish to share. All members are encouraged to attend. Orange Tag sale at Twice as Good, 209 S. 2nd. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Items starting at 5¢- clothing, accessories, cups, glasses, books & more. adv. Childrens Winter Clothing Drive — The First Christian Church is holding a children’s winter clothing drive in the fellowship hall Saturday, Oct. 28, at North Fifth Street and East Cleveland Avenue. Parents/guardians may pick up items from 1 to 4 p.m.; donations may be dropped off from 9 to noon, or call 718-0288. Sponsored by United Way/AmeriCorps members. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Foursquare Church Cut-A-Thon — Foursquare Church, 700 West Broadway Avenue, is holding a Cut-A-Thon from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be two licensed hairdressers on hand, and all proceeds will go toward missions. Trees, Huge selection. Plant now. Keathly Nursery. 39 Raintree, 762-2922. adv. Raindrops Support Group — Raindrops, a support group for parents who have lost children of any age, meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, corner of Pecan Road and East Hartford Avenue. For more information, call Lisa Lewis at 765-3972. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Rummage Sale — The rummage sale at Grace Episcopal Church parish hall will continue with a sack sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Everyone is welcome. The parish hall is located on Thirteenth Street at Grand Avenue. Steak And shrimp dinner. $11.95, Friday 13th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Theft — Someone at West Junior High School, 1401 West Grand Avenue, reported the theft of several microscope lenses to Ponca City police at 9:17 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody for burglary. Subject Held — An officer at Ponca City High School, 927 North Fifth Street, reported at 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for possession of marijuana at 10:32 a.m. Thursday. Fire Run — A motorist reported a grass fire at the intersection of U.S. 77 and Brake Road to the Communications Center at 1:23 p.m. Thursday. Kildare Volunteer Fire Department handled the call. Pink Impression tulips only 29¢ each. Keathly Nursery, 39 Raintree, 762-2922. adv. Accident — A minor injury accident in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 2:50 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Burglary — A man in the 2200 block of Joe Street reported to Ponca City police at 9:16 p.m. Thursday his residence had been burglarized both Wednesday and Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Brookfield Avenue and North Union Street reported a 36-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication, no insurance, speeding in excess of 20 mph, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 1:47 a.m. Friday. Margaret Furlong National Celebration Event, October 14th. Register to win one of her retired porcelain angels. This renowned artist is introducing her new angle “Trio of Life”. Buy it and receive a matching lapelle pin as our gift to you. Christy’s, 3005 North 14th. adv. Theft — A woman in the 200 block of South Osage Street reported a stolen lawn mower to Ponca City police at 5:58 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the Ponca City police Department reported a man was taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to appear at 6:24 p.m. Thursday. Amazin’ Hair is now open on Tuesday. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Call 765-3536 for an appointment. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $5 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Disturbance — Ponca City police responded to a disturbance call at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Seventh Street at 7:48 p.m. Thursday. A 42-year-old woman was taken into custody for attempting to vandalize a vehicle. A report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Fire Run — An accident at the intersection of Old River Road and Sherwin Avenue was reported to the Communications Center at 8:44 p.m. Thursday. The caller said a vehicle had crashed through a fence and started a grass fire. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. Firefighters advised it was not an accident. The vehicle had gotten stuck, then started the fire. Free Sample of Estee Lauder foundation now through October 31st. at John’s, 2nd and Cleveland. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $20 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 12:28 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported two 30-packs of beer were stolen to Ponca City police at 4:52 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Spaghetti Dinner — The Masons would like to invite everyone to a spaghetti dinner. The proceeds will go to benefit Golden Villa. The event will be held from 4-7 p.m. tonight at the Lodge on West Grand Avenue. $5 for adults, $3 for children. Subject Held — An officer in the 500 block of North Second Street reported a 31-year-old man was taken into custody for actual physical control after a disturbance call at 5:35 p.m. Friday. -- LIFESTYLESLittle News Little NewsMike and JoDawn Parrish of Billings announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Jae, at 1:43 p.m. Sept. 9, 2000, at St. Mary’s Regional Health Center in Enid. Taylor weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents are John Aaron and Burdettya Linn of Red Rock and Joann Parrish of Billings. Great-grandparents are Aylene Garvie of Morrison and H.A. and Kathrine Linn of Red Rock. Great-great-grandmother is Maybelle Linn of Chickasha. ———— Amber and Chad Harrell of Perry are parents of a daughter born at 6:10 p.m. Oct. 5, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Taylor Faith Harrell weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches. She has a sister, Krysten Faye Harrell, 18-months-old. Maternal grandparents are Monte and Debbie Branson of Tonkawa, and paternal grandparents are Marvin and Carolyn Harrell of Ralston and Wanda and Tag Taglialetela of Ponca City. Maternal great-grandparents are Mildred Branson and Faye Deck of Houston, Mo. Great-great-grandmother is Mildred Fair of Houston, Mo. ———— Jamison Bruce Burns is the name chosen by Stacy and Suzanne Burns of Allen, Texas, for their son, who was born at 12:21 p.m. Sept. 26, 2000, in Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 18 inches long. He has two sisters, NiKole and Elise. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Clara (Teak) Kennedy of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Jan Burns of Ponca City, and the late Terry Burns. Great-grandparents are Calvin and Edna Hettenbach of Pawnee. Verga Bennett Celebrating 95th BirthdayVerga Bennett is celebrating her 95th birthday this weekend with her family. Cards may be sent to her at 728 North Elm, Ponca City. Verga was born in Portland, Ore. Oct. 14, 1905, the daughter of George and Irene Pearcey Carter. Her father worked on the buildings for the World’s Fair, and the family returned to Enid in 1909. Verga grew up in Enid and graduated from high school there in 1923. That same year she married Herbert Finney. The family moved to Ponca City in 1937 and Verga worked as a housekeeper for families in the area before she became a bookkeeper for several local businesses. In 1956 she married Ed Bennett. She has been active in the Second Baptist Church for over 60 years and enjoys playing canasta with friends. Helping her celebrate will be her children and their families: Vernon Finney from Palm Springs, Calif., Ted and Chris Finney of Lake Eufala, Dorothy Baker of Ponca City, Curtis and Mary Jo Finney from Corning, Calif., Helen and Bob Knight of Guilderland, NY, and Virginia and Gerald Loney of Kaw City. The honoree has 18 grandchildren, 35 great- grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Plans Holiday EventThere were 13 members of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority present at a meeting at the home of Lila Logan on Oct. 5. Juanita Johnstone was a guest. Prior to the meeting, the Order of the Rose Ritual was conducted by Francie James for Judy Watt and Jackie Hall. The meeting was conducted by Doretta Jackson, president. Roll was taken and minutes were read by Recording Secretary, Phyllis Pledger. Judy Watt, treasurer, gave the financial report. International Beta Sigma Phi cookbooks were distributed by Doretta Jackson to members who purchased them. Dottie Johnstone gave the City Council report. She announced that the Founder’s Day will be April 26 at the American Legion. Xi Zeta Lambda chapter is in charge. The planning committee is composed of Terri Whiting, Dottie Johnstone, Doretta Jackson and Francie James. The Valentine Dance will be Feb. 10 at the American Legion with a DJ playing the music. Xi Zeta Lambda chapter is in charge of the Queen’s Back Drop. Committee members are Jeannine Gemmill, Judy Watt, Phyllis Pledger and Lila Logan. Jeannine Gemmill and Jackie Hall gave a Social committee report. The last social was a trip to Branson on the last weekend of September and was enjoyed by 24 members and guests. The next social will be a Halloween Hoe Down at the Gemmill Ranch on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. Everyone is to dress up as their favorite Western character. Prizes will be given to the best male and female costume. Jackie Hall distributed the invitations. The Friendship basket was won by Judy Watt. The next meeting will be at the home of Jeannine Gemmill on Oct. 19. The program was given by Lila Logan on making Jar Candles. Mrs. America Pageant Held In HonoluluStacy Kukal, Mrs. Oklahoma 2000, competed in the Mrs. America Pageant in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Hilton Hawaiian Village where 50 other married women represented their states. The Mrs. America pageant will air on PAX television network on Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Stacy won the title of Mrs. Oklahoma on June 17, and will continue to represent the state and will promote her critical issue “Easy as Pie.” Her platform is a curriculum that she designed for “Parental Involvement in Education.” The program is designed for all school systems. It will help educate parents on the importance of involvement with their children’s education. The Mrs. Oklahoma pageant is seeking contestants from the area to compete for the title of Mrs. Oklahoma 2001. The 2001 pageant will be held May 3-5, 2001, in Tulsa at the Tulsa Community College SE Campus Performing Arts for Education Auditorium. Mrs. Oklahoma will win a free trip for two weeks to Honolulu, Hawaii to represent Oklahoma at the Mrs. America pageant. She will also receive approximately $27,000 worth of prizes. Married women of all ages are encouraged to call the Mrs. Oklahoma Headquarters for information regarding the 2001 pageant at 918-254-8342. You may also visit our web site at http://www.mrsoklahoma.com/. Busy Bee Club Holds MeetingThe Busy Bee Club met Oct. 4 at the home of Vivian Davis with a picnic on the patio. Beulah McCartney was in charge of the business session. She led the group in the flag salute and “ The Lord’s Prayer.” She also read “In Memory of Bruce Pumford.” The minutes were read and approved and Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer’s report. Bea Perry was a guest at the meeting. Craft material was brought for the Child Development Center and everyone was reminded to keep Thanksgiving projects in mind. Games were played with Helen Hiskett and Ruby Harvey as winners. Bea Perry won the Mystery Bowl prize. Ruby Harvey announced that she had taken clothes to Peachtree Landing. The next meeting will be with Ruby Harvey on Oct. 18. Eta Delta Chapter Donates MoneyFourteen members attended the Oct. 9 Eta Delta chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, meeting hosted by Paula Harryman. Judy Branch presided over the meeting. Information on the Drug Store 2000 drug program for Ponca City’s 6th, 7th and 8th grade students was discussed. The chapter voted to approve City Council By-Law changes. Peachtree Landing, the chapter’s October service project, will receive a check for $50. Linda Paulsen announced a Soup and Sandwich social for members and guests will be held Oct. 15 at the Cann Garden home from 6-8 p.m. Linda Sparks encouraged members to volunteer time to work at Angel Central. Secret Sisters then exchanged “fall” gifts. Marilyn Jouret received the Beta Bud basket, and Cecelia Schieber won the door prize. Julie Collins will host the Oct. 23 meeting. Pick Up PhotosSeveral photographs used in the Lifestyles pages of The Ponca City News the past three years for engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays are available for pick up at the Lifestyles desk in the newsroom. Those persons who made arrangements to pick up pictures after they were used in the newspaper need to retrieve the photos soon. Numerous pictures have been mailed, but several do not have mailing addresses. The News realizes how valuable such photos are to families and the pictures will not be thrown away; however, storage space is limited and photos will soon be boxed for storage elsewhere. Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed to deliver noon meals for the Wheatheart Nutrition Project, a not-for-profit organization. These meals are needed and may not be delivered without volunteer help said a spokesperson for the center. If you can help, call 767-1620. RELIGIONSaint Katharine Drexel To Be Honored Sunday Saint Katharine Drexel To Be Honored SundayOn Saturday evening, October 14, at 6 p.m., the Church of St. Mary will present a program in the Parish Hall honoring Saint Katharine Drexel. She died on March 3, 1955. Mother Katharine Drexel, the “millionaire nun,” was canonized on Oct. 1, by Pope John Paul II. She was born the second of three daughters on Nov. 26, 1858. Her father was one of Philadelphia’s wealthiest bankers. Since both their mother and stepmother were deceased, upon their father’s death, the sisters inherited the Drexel fortune. All three were involved in many works of charity, but Katharine felt called to dedicate her whole life to serving the needy. She was most moved to develop the spiritual and educational needs of Native American and African American children. This would lead her to establish a religious order, Sisters of Blessed Sacrament, to minister to the needs of these children. All the wealth she had inherited was dedicated to this task. Her life and love touched Oklahoma in a special way in the education of Native and black American children. In our own area of the state, Saint Katharine was instrumental, in 1889 and 1892 in building two schools — St. Louis’ School for Osage Indian Girls in Pawhuska, and St. John's School for Osage Indian Boys located near Hominy Creek between Gray Horse and Pawhuska. She also funded St. Theresa’s Institute for Creek Indians in the small community of Tulsa. In 1891, Saint Katharine responded to the call of E.J. McCabe, the founder of the town of Langston, and built the school known as Holy Family Mission. All in all, she established over a dozen schools for Indians and blacks in Oklahoma and gave financial assistance to many others. Today, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, with a membership of 225 sisters, operate more than 40 schools and ministries serving Native Americans and African Americans in 13 states and Haiti. The program honoring Saint Katharine Drexel will be hosted by St. Mary’s Kateri Circle. All are most welcome to attend and hear more about this remarkable woman of vision, fortitude but above all a deep living faith. Saint Katharine Drexel heard Christ’s call to serve the needs of others and responded, said a spokesman. Bring Your Own Bible Revival Set at St. John’s Baptist ChurchA Bring Your Own Bible learning session and revival will be held Saturday and Sunday at St. John’s Baptist Church, 1009 S. Eleventh Street. Saturday’s sessions begin at 8:15 with registration; registration fee of $10 includes lunch. Opening praise is from 8:45 to 9 a.m. Session A starts is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is on parsonage tithing and giving led by the Rev. Lee Cooper of Prospect Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Session B, led by The Rev. J.A. Reed Jr., Fairview Baptist church and president of East Zion District in Oklahoma City, will focus on sanctuary church decorum, commitment and leadership from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lunch will be from 12:15 to 1 p.m. followed by a wrap-up from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday night the revival continues at 7 o’clock with Reed leading the session, and music provided by Mt. Zion Baptist Church men’s chorus from Stillwater. Sunday events include the Rev. Deporres Hopkins from the True Vine Independent Baptist church in Spenser at 10:45 a.m. with music by the St. John Baptist Church women’s åchoir. At 3 p.m., The Rev. Ron Carter from the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Langston will lead the session with music being provided by the New Life Baptist Church in Ponca City and the Mt. Zion women’s choir of Stillwater. Church BriefsScott Sisters Sing Sunday The Scott Sister, a gospel group from southeastern Oklahoma, will be singing Sunday at the Ponca City Free Will Baptist Church at 1900 East Hubbard Road. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m. The group has sung at the Ponca City Free Will Baptist Church a number of times before. The public is invited to attend. Israel-Jordan Tour Word of Life Christian Center is sponsoring a tour to Israel and Jordon Jan. 22 through Feb. 1. The 11-day tour, held in conjunction with Oklahoma Concerts of Prayer, has limited space available, and reservations must be made before Oct. 20. For more information and a tour schedule of daily events, call the church office at 762-4376. Weigh Down Workshops Central Baptist Church is beginning two Weigh Down Workshop classes starting Oct. 17 and Oct. 21. Tuesday classes will meet at 7 p.m. and Saturday classes will meet at 9 a.m. It is a weight loss program based on the Biblical principles of transferring love for food to a devotion and love for God and learning how to listen to hunger and eat only when the body calls for food and stopping when satisfied. There is no food program to follow, because you are allowed to eat what you want! Call 765-5840 for more details. Gospel Music at Senior Center All who like “good ol’ gospel music” are invited to the Senior Center, 319 West Grand, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Those who like to sing or play an instrument, or just listen are encouraged to attend; it is not just for seniors. For additional information, call Beth McClelland at 765-2716 or Gene or Delores Hutchison at 765-6121. Fall Revival The First Baptist Church of Burbank will hold a fall revival starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 through 22. The Rev. Leon Grider will present the message. The special emphasis for each day will be on children and youth, Wednesday; family, Thursday; pack-a-pew, Friday; friends, Friday; Sunday morning will be high attendance followed by a church dinner; and Sunday school, Sunday evening. The public is invited to attend. Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Members of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, invite the public to share God’s Word each week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 o’clock and Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m. There are classes for all ages. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channels 5 or 8; this week’s topic is Chief Persecutor Converts. October at Hartford Avenue is Missions Emphasis Month. This week’s mission points to the work in Cuba. Bible thought of the week: Proverbs 25:11, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Prince of Peace Lutheran Prince of Peace Lutheran, ELCA, at 2800 Turner Road will celebrate the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. The sermon will focus on scripture stating that nothing is impossible with God. Sunday school classes begin at 9 a.m. The young people of the congregation will lead a special worship service at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship hour. The adult class has begun a study on discipleship. At 6 p.m. Sunday is Family Fun time with volleyball and treats. Visit the new website at www.onlineshops.com/princeofpeace. New Mount Olive Baptist New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, will sponsor a fellowship service Sunday beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Irvin J. Bobb of New Mount Olive with deliver the message. An extended invitation is given to all who wish to attend. Former Pastor To Address First Lutheran“Joy in God’s Presence” will be the topic of the Rev. Marvin Henschel’s sermon Sunday at the First Lutheran Church as he returns to his former pulpit. Henschel served First Lutheran for 17 years before becoming the associated pastor of Messiah Lutheran in Oklahoma City. He recently retired after holding that position for the past five years. The Jubilate Bell Choir will play the opening musical introduction Praise to the Lord in both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. In the first service, the senior choir will sing Joyfully Sing, and, at the second service, the Christ’s kids choir will sing God Has Made Such a Beautiful World. Holy communion will be served. The discussion at the 6:30 p.m. service will be “Our Commitment to God.” This informal service has become a discussion-based service for parents and children. On Oct. 22, the Praise Band will lead all three services, and the services on Oct. 29 will be held in the school auditorium with the Fitz Family leading the worship. The community is invited. EDUCATIONCarnival Tonight Carnival TonightWant to have fun? Come to Washington Elementary’s Family Fun Night carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Night. Moonbounce, wagon rides, food, games and a chance to win OSU and Six Flags tickets are available. College Fair Day Scheduled MondayJunior and senior students, along with their parents, are invited to the annual College Fair at Ponca City High School this Monday, Oct. 16. The fair will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the lower Commons Area at Po-Hi. Approximately 45 to 50 college representatives will be on hand to answer questions about their college, financial aid opportunities, scholarships and other important information. All college-bound students are encouraged to attend the event. WMS Honors Local KidsEach Friday, West Middle School has a SOAR (Student On a Roll) ceremony in the school cafeteria. One student from each homeroom is nominated for something special, not necessarily academics. Parents are invited and donuts, donated by Albertsons, and juice and coffee are served. Students nominated for Friday, Oct. 6 were Dillon Ketchum, Dustin Mayo, Katie Southard, Maribel Rojas, Jennifer Duve, Bob Barton, Magen Besen, Jessica Wood, Amber Taylor, Francis Brown, Laurie Clinton, Charlotte Brown, Caleb Wynn, Joe Skaggs, Brittany Smith, Teisha March, Austin Peresko, Tyler Taber, Kristianna Coughran, Sarah Sanford, Austin Neahring, Christian Garroute, Kelsey Stephen, Jessie Schiltz, Kari Taylor and David Jones. Those nominated today were Megan Waggoner, Chelsie Williams, Layne Branscum, Alicia Alvey, Ashley Hampton, Darren Sroufe, Autumn Bailey, Jason Ivers, Jordan Kepka, Ace Engle, Sky Lieb, Brandon Swanson, Chelsey Brown, Jerryd Clinton, Ashley LeClair, Jennie Powell, Kyle Baldwin, Lacey Allen, Benjamin Kinkade, Justin Kugelman, Brady Clark, Kandy Morfin, Eric Bailey and Sean Rhodes. Attucks Community Sponsors ProgramA new program available to children in the Attucks community area will be held Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Planned recreational activities, tutoring and volunteers will assist with supervision. Activities will include swimming, social skills, basketball, games, music, dance, movies, table tennis, life skills and academic skills. Sponsored by Attucks Community Alliance and served by an AmeriCorps Service Member, this joint effort is part of the National Corporation for Service. The United Way of Ponca City locally sponsors AmeriCorps service members. Together we have the power to change the world. Contact the Attucks Community Center, 1015 South 12th, at 762-2499. College Prep Brochures Mailed to Oklahoma SchoolsOKLAHOMA CITY — To aid counselors in encouraging students to plan for college, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently distributed more than 232,00 preparing for college brochures to Oklahoma elementary, junior high and high schools. The brochure, “Are you making plans for college? Your Guide to Preparing for College,” is designed for eighth through 12th grade students and is packed with specific information on course requirements, admission standards and financial aid. This is the eighth consecutive year that the State Regents have undertaken a mass mailing of information designed to help students better prepare for college. Regents note the effort is consistent with Brain Gain 2000, an aggressive plan to increase the proportion of Oklahomans holding a college degree, and with recommendations made by the Citizens’ Commission on the Future of Oklahoma Higher Education to better publicize higher education services and benefits. “Students who prepare for their futures early stand the best chance of succeeding in college and the job,” said Chancellor Hans Brisch. “The preparing for college brochure helps students to prepare academically for college and encourages them to acquire the skills necessary to succeed.” In addition to the preparing for college brochure, Oklahoma schools received posters publicizing higher education’s Student Center located at www.okhighered.org. The Student Center offers information on Oklahoma colleges and universities, admission standards, college placement, degree programs, financial aid, college costs, course transfer and more. High schools received copies of the following: — 2000-2001 Guide to Oklahoma Colleges and Universities, which provides a short profile on each college and university in Oklahoma and includes information on preparing for college, college costs and financial aid; — Grant and Scholarship Programs, which describes state need-based financial aid, state scholarship programs, specialized financial aid, U.S. Department of Education financial aid programs, the Oklahoma College Savings Plan and federal tuition tax credits; and — Are you looking for money for school?, which provides information on Federal Stafford and PLUS loans, including the application process, borrowing limits, interest rates and repayment. For more information or to obtain copies of these publications, call the State Regents’ toll-free Student Information Hotline, 800-858-1840 or e-mail studentinfo@osrhe.edu. Wellness Center Dedication October 16Another exciting event in the history of Northern Oklahoma College is at hand as we prepare for the Grand Opening and Dedication of our newly completed Wellness Center on the Tonkawa campus. We invite the community to share in this landmark occasion Monday, Oct. 16. The center, located on the east side of the tennis courts, will open at 7 p.m. for viewing, and a brief dedication ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. Until 9 p.m. our guests will have the opportunity to tour the new building and to visit the other fitness facilities housed in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. One of the most modern and well-equipped in the area, the Wellness Center complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This completely air-conditioned facility will allow users to participate in self-paced fitness programs and to exercise in a safe, supervised environment the year round, thus enhancing the quality of life. Our Wellness Center Director Michael DuRoy and Assistant Director Mike Riley, a certified national strength and conditioning specialist, will be on hand to meet you and to demonstrate the usage of our top-of-the line equipment in the weight training and cardiovascular areas. We expect that the multilane, rubberized walking/jogging track in Northern red will be a major attraction. Whether you are interested in intensive strength conditioning, maintaining a healthy heart, improving muscle tone or walking for general fitness, the Wellness Center staff can help you meet your goals. The Wellness Center will be open Tuesday for use by Northern students, faculty and staff as well as by Wellness Center members. All wellness facilities at Northern, including those housed in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse, are available for use by community residents 18 years of age or older upon enrollment as Wellness Center Members. Membership fees for each semester are very affordable, and senior citizens 65 years of age and older are allowed sizable discounts. A pamphlet with detailed information concerning memberships and fees will be available at the Grand Opening. If you wish, you may purchase memberships at the Grand Opening or later at the Northern Office of Admissions. Although certain hours on weekdays will be reserved for college classes in the health, physical education and recreation division, we will be able to offer more hours for community use of our wellness facilities than ever before. All facilities will be open Sunday evenings and during mornings and afternoons Monday through Friday. In addition, the Wellness Center will be open from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday mornings. A detailed schedule of days and times when the various areas are available and a listing of dates when the facilities will be closed because of particular college events are available. A well-marked pedestrian walkway crosses the parking lot between the Wellness Center and Foster-Piper Fieldhouse so patrons can travel in safety between the two facilities. The lot has been resurfaced and extended to the Wellness Center, providing additional parking space. Please note that the one-way entrance to the parking lot is now located at the southeast corner and the one-way exit is now located at the northeast corner. Since its beginning as University Preparatory School in 1901, Northern has recognized the importance of physical fitness in the education process. We are proud to carry on the tradition of providing the highest quality of instruction and the most up-to-date equipment in the wellness field for our students. We are equally pleased to offer to community residents the use of our Wellness Center to maintain or develop personal fitness to enhance their well being. Local Parents Attend Annual Title IX MeetingThe Title IX Indian Education Community-wide meeting was held Oct. 2 at the West Middle School cafeteria. A pot luck supper was served before the meeting by the Title IX staff. Garland Kent Jr. chairman of the parent committee, called the meeting to order. He welcomed all attendees and recognized various school administrators and personnel in attendance. Present committee members were introduced. They included Lori Franklin (out-going member), Renee Alexander (out-going member), Bennett Arkeketa, Jayne Lynch, Betty Primeaux, Vicki Ward, Andrea Cook and Elizabeth Broadwater. The guest speaker for the evening was Archie Mason, a consultant and director of Indian education for Tulsa Public Schools. Mason’s presentation was informative and focused on the importance of parents being involved and supportive of their child’s education. Kent held the election with the assistance of David Shelton and Tom Sipe. Kent explained that the criteria to be nominated for a position on the Title IX Parent Committee is that the parent must be the legal guardian or parent of a Title IX student that is enrolled in Ponca City schools. A total of three two-year committee positions were open. The positions were held by Garland Kent Jr., Lori Franklin and Renee Alexander. Also, the alternate position on the committee was open and two other secondary student positions. Students nominated were Bethany Roughface, Troyce Shaw, Albert Cole, Bill Arkeketa, Lea Phillips, Candice Three Stars and Marcus Hinman. The two students elected for the positions were Roughface and Shaw. Parents nominated were Garland Kent Jr., Cammie Arkeketa, Josetta Combrink, Phyllis Rush and Evans Compala. The parents elected to fill the two-year positions were Kent, Combrink and Rush. The alternate member was Arkeketa. Dr. Patty Ladd, director of federal program for Ponca City schools, presented an overview of the Title IX Indian Education grant, its accomplishments and the new curriculum strands that were developed by the Title IX staff and will be implemented at various grade levels in Ponca City. Ladd also shared statistics of Title IX students in literacy improvement. Copies of the Title IX needs assessment were made available to all parents that attended the meeting. SPORTSWinnable Whats in a Word Winnable Whats in a WordWildcats Play at Sand Springs Tonight By FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Winnable. That word is floating around the Wildcat football practice field as the Poncans head down the home stretch of the season. Starting with tonight’s game at Sand Springs, at least three of the next four game are “winnable” for the winless Wildcats. The Sandites are 2-4 on the season, 1-2 in district play. Next week (Thursday) its Stillwater, 6-1 and 3-1 after Thursday’s narrow 28-21 loss to No. 2 rated Tulsa Union. After that the Wildcats take on Choctaw (3-3, 1-2) and Sapulpa (0-6, 0-3). But “winnable” is a word and Ponca City has to prove it can win. Last week’s game with Edmond Memorial was winnable. The wildcats broke to a 14-3 halftime lead and appeared headed for their first win of the season. But a second-half collapse resulted in still another loss. “And Sand Springs is better than Edmond Memorial,” Po-Hi head coach Frank Piccirillo warns. “I hadn’t seen Sand Springs before,” the first-year coach said Thursday, “but the coaches tell me Sand Springs is not as tough this year as they have been. “However, they have a three-year starter at quarterback (Ryan Summer) who has a strong arm and Sand Springs has some good receivers. They also have some good running backs.” Sand Springs’ main problem this season has been the offensive and defensive lines which had to be rebuilt from the ground up. The Sandites’ 35-14 win over Sapulpa last week shows they are coming around. “And Sand Springs is a physical team.” That is a sticking point for Piccirillo, who feels the Wildcats aren’t being as physical as they could be, especially when it comes to tackling. The Poncans have become even less physical in recent weeks as the number of injuries has risen. Junior safety Chase Kelly is due to return this week, but safety Travis Delaney went down last Friday. That even swap still leaves eight starters on the sidelines with injuries. The Poncans’ added depth this season has helped, but Piccirillo and his staff is still attempting to instill the concept that the Wildcats must play hard all the time, “for four full quarters.” Piccirillo says practice this week has been good and it appears the players have gotten over the heartbreaking loss to Edmond pretty quickly Maybe too quickly. Piccirillo fears the Wildcats have come to accept losses — even those as tough as last week’s — too easily. But it may take winning a game or two for the Poncans to accept they don’t have to lose. And the next few games are winnable. ——— The Wildcat coaches continue to be pleased with the progress of the JV team, which takes on Sand Springs here Monday in an effort to once again get above the .500 mark. The Cats are 3-3 after edging Edmond Memorial, 10-7, last Monday. Quarterback Steven Morris scored the Wildcats’ touchdown and added the two-point conversion. The Poncans later scored a safety to take a 10-0 lead before halftime. Edmond scored late in the fourth quarter. OU’s Heupel, KSU’s Beasely Rank Among the Nation’s FinestMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — In a two-man shootout where all they do is face off and fire away, Josh Heupel owns the edge. On a run-pass option with the quarterback coming around end, the advantage tilts to Jonathan Beasley. Both seniors rank among college football’s finest quarterbacks. Neither has lost a game yet this year. Both have been in charge of record-smashing victories. In all likelihood, the winner of Saturday’s clash between No. 8 Oklahoma and No. 2 Kansas State will be the team whose star quarterback is nearest the top of his prodigious game. ‘‘Heupel is one of the smartest quarterbacks in the nation,’’ said Kansas State defensive tackle Mario Fatafehi. ‘‘He’s real accurate and he gets good pass protection. Hopefully, we can put pressure on him and I can get in there and put a hat on him.’’ Coach Bob Stoops of Oklahoma (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) is a former Kansas State assistant and well acquainted with the firepower Beasley commands within the complex attack of the Wildcats (6-0, 2-0). ‘‘He’s a strong runner and an accurate thrower,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘You see him checking a good number of times at the line of scrimmage and what results a lot of times is a good play.’’ Although they’ll be sharing the national spotlight, the two took distinctly different paths to stardom. Heupel arrived from Snow Junior College last year and immediately started to erase Oklahoma’s passing records, while helping restore the national prominence that had slipped so far away from the once-mighty Sooners. Beasley, in the meantime, was having trouble with Kansas State’s complicated playbook and was benched during the Iowa State game. Senior Adam Helm started the next week at Texas and Beasley, after two years as backup to Heisman runnerup Michael Bishop, appeared to be fading from view. But when Helm faltered at Texas, coach Bill Snyder hustled what turned out to be a brand new Beasley onto the field. And he’s been there ever since. Counting a 2-point conversion, Beasley tops the NCAA’s list of ‘‘points responsible for’’ this season with 134. He is also No. 1 in the nation in pass efficiency at 187.9, hitting 71 of 114 for 1,359 yards and 10 TDs. He has rushed 57 times for 225 yards and 12 scores. Heupel has run for 61 yards and four touchdowns. But he’s kept Oklahoma unbeaten by hitting 115-of-173 passes for 1,520 yards and nine touchdowns. With 275 yards last week in Oklahoma’s historic 63-14 dismantling of Texas, he has thrown for 200 or more yards in 15 of his 17 games as a Sooner. He holds 21 school and Big 12 passing records and has thrown 81 straight passes without an interception — nine fewer than Beasley’s current string. Behind Heupel, the Sooners have amassed 2,432 yards of total offense and 29 touchdowns. ‘‘There are an abundance of things they are capable of doing,’’ said Snyder. ‘‘When you put a Josh Heupel with (the Oklahoma offense) and some very fine receivers and backs, then it can become more prolific.’’ Beasley owns a few school records of his own, such as the five touchdowns he scored against North Texas. He is playing as though he personally designed Kansas State’s complex offense. ‘‘No. 1, he’s very, very intelligent,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘That’s the thing that really jumps out at you. You can see how well he moves around, how he sees the field, how well he scrambles if he feels pressure. He buys time, and his ability to throw the ball downfield on scrambles has just been uncanny.’’ Kansas State figures it will need to play its best game of the year to get by Heupel and keep what could be a No. 1-vs.-No. 2 rendezvous with Nebraska on Nov. 11 ‘‘He gets rid of the ball very quickly,’’ defensive end Monty Beisel said. ‘‘Our front four will need to put pressure on him. No question about it, we will have to have a big game.’’ . . . UnknownIt’s Pronounced AH-so POE-guy STILLWATER (AP) — Aso Pogi says it’s a rare thing indeed when someone actually pronounces his name correctly on the first try. Soon, that may not be as much of a problem. Beginning Saturday night against Iowa State, Pogi — the Samoan name is pronounced AH-so POE-guy, by the way — will get plenty of attention as the starting quarterback at Oklahoma State. Pogi takes over for Tony Lindsay, who is finished for the season due to a shoulder injury that will require surgery. Although he has played in four of Oklahoma State’s five games this season, Pogi acknowledges that he isn’t fully ready for the challenges he will face this week. But while he may lack experience, he doesn’t lack confidence. ‘‘I’ll need a week of preparation to get ready for Iowa State,’’ said Pogi, a freshman from Lawton who was redshirted last year. ‘‘But as far as mentally and physically, I’m ready to play a football game.’’ At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, with a strong arm and good speed, Pogi has the physical makeup for the job. And the time spent during the spring and summer trying to learn the system installed by offensive coordinator Del Miller served him well. He came out of two-a-days as the backup to Lindsay. ‘‘I’m trying hard, and I want to know enough to where this team’s in the best situation they can possibly be in at all times,’’ Pogi said. Coach Bob Simmons said he has always been impressed by Pogi’s smarts and his willingness to study the game. The many hours Pogi has spent with Miller, Simmons said, should serve him well. ‘‘I just think he’ll be a guy who will be able to deal with the pressure and make good decisions, because once he has settled down, he has demonstrated that he can do that,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘With him, I think a plus is that he’s around all the time, he’s around Del all the time and he studies. Now we’ve just got to be smart about what we ask him to do.’’ At times, Pogi has taken too much time while trying to switch plays at the line of scrimmage. He must get better at that, which Simmons said can be done by giving Pogi only a few options from which to choose. Simmons said his new quarterback also must understand that he has other players out there who can help keep the chains moving. ‘‘What he’s got to do is believe that a little will lead to a lot, rather than an all-or-none kind of deal,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘He’s got a little bit of history of wanting to make the big play. But the goal is to keep our offense on the field, not go three and out.’’ The offense has struggled during most of the season. The Cowboys have scored 10 or fewer points in the past three games, and they have only one second-half touchdown all season. Losing Lindsay, a fifth-year senior, may strike some as a death knell for the offense and the Cowboys, but Pogi said he remains optimistic. ‘‘This football team is very talented,’’ he said. ‘‘Our offensive line is talented, our wide receivers are talented, our defensive side of the ball is very talented. We’re nowhere close to being done. ‘‘Of course, you’ve got to make corrections and get back out there. But we’ve got to stay positive and I think that attitude of the football team is very positive.’’ Soccer StandingsPonca City Soccer League Standings Under 10 Girls Team W L T Pts PC Sharks 5 0 0 15 Panthers 4 2 0 12 PC Stars 3 1 0 9 Cardinals 3 2 0 9 Eagles 2 2 0 6 Firecrackers 2 2 0 6 ITC Slicers 2 3 0 6 Tonkawa 0 4 0 0 Leonard’s Angels 0 5 0 0 Under 10 Boys Green Hornets 5 0 0 15 Stars 5 1 0 15 Puma 3 1 0 9 Blaze 2 2 0 6 Thunderbolts 2 2 0 6 Terminators 2 3 0 6 Infirnos 1 3 0 3 Blazers 0 4 0 0 Panthers 0 4 0 0 Under 14 Girls PC Thunder 2 0 0 6 PC Flash 2 1 0 6 PC Stars 1 2 0 3 PC Hurricane 0 2 0 0 Under 14 Boys Gladiators 4 0 0 12 Cougars 3 1 0 9 Cyclones 2 2 0 6 Jaguars 1 4 0 3
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