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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, October 4, 1996

LOCAL
'People on Street' Have Mixed Feelings About Tax Vote
Marilyn Andrews Named Oklahoma Mayor of Year
Marland Estate Oktoberfest Celebration for All Seasons
Chamber News
Observance of World Ostomy Day Set; Includes Area Participation on Saturday
PC Tomorrow Continues Work For Education
Letters Say:
Medical Thriller Author Speaks Here Saturday
'Greetings' Auditions Set Sunday, Monday
Composting Demonstration Set For Appearance at Oktoberfest

DEATHS
Ray Alvin Pontius
Kenneth Wayne Cries For Ribs
Michael Don Taylor

Obituaries
Ruth Nettie Rose Keith

Funerals
George A. Ratliff

NEWS BRIEFS

EDUCATION
Okeson Invited to Panel
Davis Wins Awards
Jones Receives Award
Jeffries Attends Fair
Pederson's Pass Bar
Homecoming Begins Monday
Turner Receives State Award
Officials Host Program
Po-Hi To Host ACT Prep Workshop
Cheerleaders to Host Dance
Lincoln Hosts Book Fair
Mid-High Holds Book Fair
Salute to Excellence
Sahai Commended By National Merit Program

RELIGION
First Christian Welcomes New Minister
Prairie Chapel Holds Annual Homecoming
First Baptist Dedicating Assembly Center Sunday
St. Paul's UMC to Observe World Communion Sunday
Faith Tabernacle Resumes Men's Meetings
Foursquare Gospel To Host Guest Speakers
'March for Jesus' Rally Scheduled
Albright Women Plan Fall Salad Luncheon
Ponca City Teens Celebrate the CROP Walk
Ministerial Alliance Sets Meeting
Ponca Citians To Sing in Concert With Singing ChurchMen/Women
Presbyterians To See 'Ashes' On Wednesday

FAMILY LIVING
Professionals Today Party Celebrates Cook-off Success
Longwood Area Schools Hold Annual Reunion at Lake Ponca
Little News
Women of Moose Attend Conference
Fall Salad Luncheon, Bake Sale Planned
First Baptist Class Has Luncheon Meet

SPORTS
Tonight's High School Football
Cats Hoping to Play At Next Level Tonight
Rugged Schedule Has Enid Prepared for PC
5A Regional: PC Girls Defeated By Rams
Area Football
Ninth Grade Footballers Beat Rivals
Golf Pairings

LOCAL

'People on Street' Have Mixed Feelings About Tax Vote

Editor's Note: This morning a sampling of opinion on the upcoming half-cent sales tax for jobs creation was made by The News. The following story contains the results of the "people on the street" interviews.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
Opinions on Tuesday's half-cent sales tax election are varied depending on whether one considers the "big picture" or is focused on personal situations.
At Wal-Mart two people said they had mixed emotions about voting for the tax. One man said he would probably vote for it, but he had mixed feelings. He said he would vote for it because he had several friends that probably would be without jobs and would have to move if new jobs weren't brought in.
A women said that she had mixed feelings about having to pay for people to come into Ponca City. She said however that a letter to the editor had explained that this is happening everywhere. She said, "This is sad."
Two others at Wal-Mart said they had not heard about the tax election.
Coffee Drinkers
At Braum's, which is a mecca for senior citizen retirees, four said they were going to vote for the measure, while four were against. One said he would vote "no" saying he was against "cheap labor." Another said he had been against the sales tax until it was stated that the Economic Development Foundation (EDF) was going to seek jobs paying at least $10 an hour. "This turned me around."
Another said "I don't like having to pay people to come in." Three said the streets should be fixed and one noted money is being spent in the wrong places, that "the electrical system goes out every time it lightnings."
A vote "yes" supporter said the tax is needed so the streets can be fixed. Apparently meaning more industry will draw in more income to help support city services.
An out-of-towner said he spent a lot of money in Ponca City but would be looking to buy his car from a dealership in the country so he wouldn't have to pay a city tax.
"I'm for passing the tax. We must do something to replace the Conoco jobs or this town is going to go down the tubes. But I think the people of Ponca City are smart enough not to let that happen. We must get out and vote," a retired businessman said.
Another mentioned that if more industry and jobs are found, city services such as fire and police and streets will suffer.
Real Estate
A downtown hot spot for business folk to share a cup of coffee and chew over current issues is Grand Cafe. Two out of three businessmen said they would vote "yes." One said this was because he said he wanted to sell more furniture. He also said "We need it, Our economy is bad."
The "vote no" fellow said, "I'm voting no because they (EDF) don't have a plan, they just want more money."
The proposition states that the money will be used for incentives for seeking industry, for a revolving loan fund pool to assist employers in creating new jobs or retaining existing jobs; industrial park infrastructure and marketing of the city to new industrial prospects.
The other "yes" vote was from a Realtor. He said, "I'm voting 'yes' because I want to continue to sell houses and have someone to sell them to."
Later the Realtor was asked to expand his remarks. He said, "We are going to have a problem in the not to distant future, as some of these Conoco retirees start trying to sell their homes that they have retired into here in Ponca City because they are going to move to the sunny south or somewhere like that. We don't have anybody waiting in the wings to start moving into these $150,000 and above houses.
"We don't really have a bad problem right now, but it seems like everyday we add another more expensive home to the list because somebody from Conoco has been transferred to Houston and they are not transferring very many in, so our inventory is probably going to start accumulating in the upper dollar value houses."
He continued, "Our concern is that we need to be able to recruit some higher paying jobs because we are going to have the space available as far as residential facilities are concerned."
The Realtor pointed out that when the larger houses begin to lose value because there are no buyers, this causes a trickle down effect on other property. "Our primary concern is to have some higher tech jobs that will be paying salaries that people can afford some of these nicer homes."
Wheatheart Nutrition Center
The reporter visited with 15 men and women at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center for senior citizens. Thirteen said they are going to vote "no." The 14th said, "It isn't anybody's business but hers how she was going to vote" and the 15th said she lived out of town but would vote "no" if she could.
Reasons given by the senior citizens were they are on fixed incomes; they don't like the way the way the city has spent money on other things; the streets need to be fixed; they have enough taxes already and they didn't like being "booted" out of Hutchins Memorial as a meeting place.
Likes New Jobs
In a letter to The News, a person who has a job at Thorn Apple Valley (TAV), says that because of the jobs program (the 1994 half-cent sales tax that was used in part for incentives for TAV), she and her husband have good paying jobs and have been able to buy a new home.

Marilyn Andrews Named Oklahoma Mayor of Year

TULSA - Ponca City Mayor Marilyn Andrews has been named the 1996 Oklahoma Mayor of the Year.
The award was presented by the Oklahoma Conference of Mayors during the Oklahoma Municipal League awards breakfast this morning in Tulsa.
Andrews was selected from a group of 12 finalists representing more than 70 years of mayoral service and is the fifth recipient of the annual award designed to recognize Oklahoma's most outstanding mayor.
The Ponca City mayor is in her second three-year term. In addition, she has a lengthy tenure in municipal service. In addition to serving on the city's board of commissioners, Andrews has been a member of the park and recreation board, the planning commission, the city's master plan committee and the 911 advisory board. In addition, she donates many hours to other community boards and associations.
Her leadership in the successful location of Thorn Apple Valley's $40 million meat processing plant in Ponca City marks one of Andrews' major accomplishments. It was passage of a local sales tax dedicated to the economic development effort that secured the new jobs for the community.
Andrews serves on the OML board of directors as well as the League's Budget and Finance and Legislative committees. At the state level she has served on board, committees and task forces for Oklahoma Municipal Women in Government, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the State Inspectors Board and the Academy of State Goals.
The Oklahoma Conference of Mayors was formed in 1991 as an organization to represent the concerns and views of the body of the state's mayors. The conference provides a vehicle for the development and implementation of programs of multi-jurisdictional cooperation between cities and towns designed to lessen the burden on local government.

Marland Estate Oktoberfest Celebration for All Seasons

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Oktoberfest is often thought of as a beginning-of-fall celebration, but the event slated for the Marland Mansion Estate this weekend is really a festival for all seasons.
From the youngsters to the young-at-heart, the Oktoberfest has something appealing to everyone. For those who shopping is their bag, there is a midway of arts and crafts. Early Christmas shoppers will have a holiday as they check off their shopping lists.
Youths are bound to have a ball bouncing in the Moon Walk, a spin out of tossing rings or a splash on a canoe ride.
Diners can chomp down on bratwurst and other German and American cuisine from 17 different food booths. A walk in the beer garden will be a rewarding experience for the thirsty, while others may prefer to sit in their lawn chairs or on blankets and sip soda while they listen to the musical entertainment.
Those preferring to eat inside can feed on authentic German fare being serviced by Apple Cart at E.W.'s Restaurant in the Conference Center. The meals will be served on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday.
On Saturday appearing on the Main Stage from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be the Panhandlers, followed by the Imposters rock and roll band from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Next will be Mary Ann and The Bluedogs, a blues band playing from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Rounding out the music for the day will be Mark Cruz and The Pavlovian Dogs, another rock and roll band, slated from 5:45 to 8 p.m.
Also appearing Saturday will be Craig Silvery, mime and juggler; Dooley the Clown; Don Hall, ventriloquist, and Brian Cummins, magician.
On Sunday the Forgiven Gospel Quartet will be center stage beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed at 12:45 p.m. by guitarist Edgar Cruz. Music, Music, Music, will be in the air with polka music from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, magician and ventriloquist Dave May, and his assistant Lori, will be entertaining, along with May's dummy, Andy.
The hours of the Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission for restoration of the Estate, are 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday.
No pets or bikes are allowed on the grounds. Folks are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on and spend the day.
Parking is available at the Presbyterian Church parking lot and the free Oktoberfest shuttle will run every half hour.
Admission to the Oktoberfest grounds is $2 for those 12 and older; $1 for 11 to 7 year-olds and those under 6 are admitted free.

Chamber News

By APRIL JOHNSON KINZIE
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Oktoberfest '96
Here it is the fall of '96, and that means we are getting ready for the 16th annual Oktoberfest - a mighty exciting time for all . The fun will be Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of the Marland Estate where the gates will open at 10 a.m. Stan Paynter, director of Bridgeway, is the chairman for this year's event and has done a wonderful job coordinating this event.
There are quite a number of special activities happening both days with over 100 food and crafts to browse, and feature entertainment such as The Imposters, Mark Cruz & the Pavlovian Dogs, Edgar Cruz, Forgiven and Mary Ann & the Bluedogs.
Don't forget the kids! They can anticipate a magician, Dooley the clown, ventriloquists, face painting, a bean bag toss, Moon Bounce, America's Favorite Purple Dinosaur, ring toss and floating ring toss, canoe rides, and bicycle rides.
Tram service will be available again this year from the Presbyterian Church on Fourteenth. The cost of admission is $2 for adults and children over 12. Children between the ages of 7 and 11 cost $1 and children under 6 are free
So grab up the children, friends, and neighbors and come to the 1996 Oktoberfest. You will have a good time. Remember, all proceeds go to benefit the Marland Estate.
Breakfast of Champions
The next "Breakfast of Champions" is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1, at the Ponca City Country Club. The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will last one hour. Breakfast will be a continental buffet and will begin being served at 7:15 a m.
Speakers this time will be a panel from Two Rivers Quality Improvement Network discussing Customer Service - How do you measure it?
The panel will consist of: Bev Black, Cowley County Community College, who is working with business and industry in state-of-the-art employee training programs. Bev's background includes many years as crayon production manager at Binney and Smith. For those familiar with "The Goal" by Eliyahu Goldratt, Bev is a certified Jonah.
Next on the panel will be Ed and Karen Zeller, of Zeller Motor Co., Inc. Zeller Motors won the Kansas Commitment to Excellence Award in 1996. This state award is made to those organizations which have demonstrated a serious commitment to the user of quality principles. Zeller's has also won the Chrysler Corporation Award for Excellence 14 times.
Marvin Hafenstein, coordinator of Southwestern College Degree Completion Program, will also be in attendance. His program has a curriculum that fits working adults in all phases of modern business. Marvin is an engineer with extensive background in aerospace and consumer product manufacturing.
Finally, but not lastly, Wayne Short, Cowley County Community College instructor and one of the founders of the Two Rivers Quality Improvement Network, will speak to the group. He has more than 20 years experience in various businesses as a manager with General Electric.
Please call the Chamber at 765-4400 today and RSVP before all the spaces are filled.
Goodwill Day
Thursday, Oct. 10, volunteers from the board of directors, Ambassadors Committee, the Presidents' Club, Leadership Ponca City Alumni and the Leadership Ponca City Class of 1997 will be out knocking on the doors of our business members. They will be taking time out of their busy schedules to come by and ask how you, the business members of the Chamber, are doing. Please welcome them and have some comments ready to share.
Inhofe - Washington Update
Tuesday the Kiwanis Club of Ponca City will be cosponsoring with the Chamber of Commerce a Washington Update with U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe. It is to be held at the American Legion at noon with a buffet lunch available for $5.50.
Reservations are required. Call 765-4400.

Observance of World Ostomy Day Set; Includes Area Participation on Saturday

The United Ostomy Association and the Ponca City-Stillwater Ostomy Association Inc. have announced the observance of World Ostomy Day locally and around the world, Saturday.
The United Ostomy Association Inc. is the largest self-help organization dedicated to helping those individuals who have or will have ostomy or related surgery. UAO and its international partner, the International Ostomy Association Inc., has designated Oct. 5, 1996,. as World Ostomy Day.
This global celebration will promote awareness of ostomy surgery, the services of ostomy associations, and the benefits of working together as members of the healthcare team.
The world "ostomy" signifies the type of surgery required when a person has lost the normal function of their bowel or bladder because of birth defects, injury or diseases such as colon-rectal or bladder cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
It is estimated that three-quarters of a million (750,000) people are living full productive lives after having had ostomy surgery. Ostomy surgery has been the surgery no one talked about due to its personal nature, misunderstanding and misinformation. Many people are reluctant to let others know about their surgery or seek the help they need.
The United Ostomy Association offers support and education through the services of its 500 local community chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada. The local group is made up of citizens from the Ponca City and Stillwater area and contact may be made in Ponca City by calling Bob Baumel at (405) 765-0050 after 5 p.m. or (405) 767-5792 during the day. Stillwater residents may call Bill Drew at (405) 372-3464.
The local group provides the latest medical information on the subject and about equipment and supplies; an informative and helpful monthly newsletter; alerts members to discounts on ostomy supplies from local dealers; and promotes social activities such as Christmas parties and other activities.
The group also helps ostomates regain their self-confidence after surgery and the confidence to return to normal living as soon as possible; and also helps the ostomate and his family in their emotional and social rehabilitation.
A major function provided by the local group is the Ostomy Visiting Program. The program is free of charge for patients and their families before or after surgery. Visiting Ostomy Association members are certified and trained to help the patient and his family prior to or after ostomy surgery.
The local chapter meets every third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The locations alternate between Ponca City and Stillwater and the Ponca City meetings are held in odd-numbered months at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Conference Room B.
The program for Oct. 21 will be held in Stillwater in the Stillwater Medical Center Board Room, 1323 West Sixth Avenue. Topic of the October program will be "How I Managed to Live With My Colostomy," by Bill Drew and is based on the in-service training for area hospitals.
The Nov. 18 meeting in Ponca City will be a round-table discussion about "Help for Your Ostomy Problems."
Interested persons may also access local and national information about ostomy related subjects on the Internet at <bobbau@pcok.com>.

PC Tomorrow Continues Work For Education

Ponca City teachers and businesses continue to express interest in working together, according to Keni Ray, co-chair of the Chamber of Commerce/Education Committee for Ponca City Tomorrow, during Thursday's meeting.
The group continues to focus on partners in education for the Mid-High and Po-Hi classes. To date, 18 businesses and schools have been matched.
Ray confirmed the committee works to make the match. From that point, it is up to the school and business to take the initiative to proceed with a partnership. Ray stated that the committee is still looking for more partners.
Additionally, members discussed initiating a list of speakers that could be utilized by the Ponca City Schools to educate students on careers and interests. This item is expected to be pursued further.
In other new business, the committee agreed that the Teacher of the Year should receive more recognition. The group plans to pursue this idea.

Letters Say:

Editor, The News,
Over 20 years retired, and I am ready to return, if anyone will hire me. I had the protection of my employer who held off anyone who had plans for your future and money.
I have news for you retired workers now; your troubles are just starting. You will be besieged by phone calls and get-rich schemes. Even to the "Over the Hill Burial Society," who know your last days will make them rich.
You will have at least 20 agencies that you have no choice but to add a pace at once to their instructions and be warned if you don't, terrible things can happen, even be cut off and thrown to the wolves. Everyone will have your SS number. It brings a premium on the open market it seems. Although you don't have to give it to anyone - that's what you think.
Now let's talk about Medicare. Get ready to pay more than your share. With supplemental you haven't paid upon deducts; lucky you, it only means you need to be sick more. So get with it, remember how you called in sick on the "Good Old Days" and got paid for it. But the watch birds are watching you now. They have your number. They even know what brand of soap you use to take a bath and how often. They will fine you even if you try to hide in a bushel of oranges. Their job is to keep you honest by any means.
If you are lucky you still have your old family doctor who will give you pills to keep your blood pressure up or down and the old pace-maker clicking.
Have a happy and long retirement.
Paul E. Burton

Editor, The News,

The rhetoric we are reading and hearing from EDF is the same as we've heard before - no facts to substantiate the info they are putting out. Are you a "well-informed" voter? How can you be?
Any ten-year 1/2 cent tax dollars we voted for earlier are all gone with five of those ten years remaining! We are obligated, whether we like it or not.
So now EDF (Mr. Don Woods and his "special" hand-picked board) are asking you voters of Ponca City to obligate yourselves for another additional 1/2 cent sales tax for five more years. Are you willing to do that?
It's amazing where EDF and those involved in their promotion to get more tax dollars get their rhetoric about jobs created, payroll of $20,000,000. More jobs will keep your property values up! A bunch of hogwash!.
Well now, Sykes Inc.'s starting pay scale is $7 an hour. Thorn Apple Valley starting pay scale for the majority worker is $5.50 an hour. These two companies have a $20,000,000 pay roll? All of a sudden six companies are mentioned; no names!
But read on: two years later after our first vote - EDF has created 1,000 new jobs? According to the paper (Sept. 25, 1996) these six companies will grow to 2,000 total jobs with payrolls exceeding $34,000,000 in just three years! Who has the "magic wand?"
Mr. Holt also made the comment, "For every dollar we invest in jobs, our community gets $4.30 back." Where and how did this figure come about? Is this rhetoric or can it be substantiated? Please give us the true hard facts and present them with factual info, not from the "top of your head."
The public and "voters" have the right to know truthful, hard facts exactly where and how his or her tax dollar is being used! Don't you agree, voters?
This 1/2 cent sales tax - if approved - is planned, now get this - to include a "revolving loan pool for low-interest loans to 'new businesses' and for expansion!"
They (EDF) have not made clear if these loans were to be made to small Chamber of Commerce businesses - what are the prerequisites as for how many permanent employees before a loan is made? And if expansion loans would be for established, existing business and for how many permanent jobs these businesses can create! There definitely needs to be some high quotas and guidelines. I want to know.
I don't see a need for any local bankers to be the EDF board! "Conflict of interest" is a problem we need to worry about and avoid.
IF EDF is getting into the banking business with our tax dollars, maybe a few bankers could be used in an advisory capacity only.
According to Mr. Holt's speech promoting all these "goodies" the additional 1/2 cent tax is "expected" to create 1,750 more jobs in Ponca City.
EDF supposedly can only make recommendations - the City Commission makes all decisions and contracts. That's five local, elected officials making decisions for all of us! Good or bad.
Do they feel they are qualified? We do want jobs - good-paying jobs.
Go to the polls and be sure you vote Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1996. Get informed.
Voter, your vote is a very private matter; you need not divulge how you are going to vote.
Jackie Cullum

Editor, The News,
I received a mail-out fact sheet Friday (Sept. 27) about the 1/2 cent sales tax for more jobs in Ponca City. I might add that this was probably a mistake since I live in the Bois D'Arc addition, a rural community about two miles west of town.
I read the fact sheet and probably agree with it as we need more, diversified companies to come to town since Conoco is down-sizing so much.
The part that really caught my eye was the question, Do Ponca City residents pay the entire sales tax? The answer was no. Twenty-five percent of Ponca sales taxes are paid by individuals who shop in Ponca but live in outlying communities.
I worked for the City for 34 years and I think this is the first time I have seen or heard the admission that we as rural residents contribute to Ponca financially. I have heard a number of City Commissioners say that the Fire Department should stop at the city limits, as the rural people don't contribute to Ponca.
Most rural communities now have small Volunteer Fire Departments that can handle most fires in their area, but if they have a large grass fire or a home they need help. For the last few years, Ponca City hasn't been wanting to help their rural citizens with fire protection. To my knowledge, there has never been any service refused, but there are some in the City that could stop this service in a heart beat.
Where I live we also have city electric and water. What we don't have is trash and sewer, which I would gladly pay to get.
The last big fire Ponca City had was the A & A paint store which destroyed half a block of downtown.
Ponca couldn't handle this fire alone. We called mutual aid from Newkirk, Tonkawa, Blackwell, Conoco and Kildare and McCord Volunteer Fire Departments, plus all off-duty Ponca City Fire Dept. personnel. We need the other people for manpower to relieve our very weary men. We also need Conoco fire equipment to help. By the way, Conoco is outside the city limits. Does this mean mutual aid will be stopped to Conoco?
I think we all need each other and I think twenty-five percent of sales tax plus electricity and water in some areas prove this.
Ron Shelton

Editor, The News,
On Oct. 8 the citizens of Ponca City have a unique opportunity They can vote to decide what type of future they want for their community. A "Yes" vote will provide the funds for more economic growth, more jobs, and send out a clear signal to everyone that we do care about the future of our community.
A "No" vote simply ignores reality. In today's business world good companies expect communities to grant economic incentives in exchange for new jobs. Just take a look at the many Oklahoma communities who have recently voted in sales taxes to provide funds for economic development. As a direct result of the passage of the sales taxes in Ponca City in 1994 we have currently an excellent reputation through the state and region as a community who wants new jobs and economic growth. It is a fact that communities who do not provide adequate funds for economic development simply fail to attract new industries.
A community either moves forward or falls behind. In the business world a community cannot simply maintain the "status quo." Let's keep Ponca City a great community. If we can bind together and vote "Yes" on Oct. 8 I am sure that the best days of Ponca City lay ahead. Get out and vote "Yes."
Bill Rodgers

Medical Thriller Author Speaks Here Saturday

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
A white-hot medical thriller, "Deadly Company" by Jodie Larsen, Tulsa resident, has been recently released by Onyx Fiction. The pulse-raising thriller features a strong female protagonist and a "child-in-jeopardy" theme.
Larsen will be in Ponca City Saturday to speak to the Northern Oklahoma Wordsmiths writing club at the Ponca City Library programming room at 9:30 a.m. and at Brace Books and More for autographing from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
In "Deadly Company," a medical breakthrough has lethal consequences and the writer spins a compelling tale of a brilliant pharmaceutical researcher, who uncovers a terrifying experiment being carried out on unsuspecting children at a local grade school.
In this exciting thriller, a new behavior modifying drug turns the children into "perfect" students - but with horrifying side effects. The heroine and her son get involved in a deadly race to expose the plot. They must take on a huge corporation that values profit over children, as well as powerful executives who are ready to kill to protect their secrets.
This book will please fans of "New York Times" bestselling authors Patricia Cornwell and Robin Cook. The softcover, 416 page book sells for $5.99 plus tax.

'Greetings' Auditions Set Sunday, Monday

Auditions for the Ponca Playhouse's production of "Greetings" are scheduled for Sunday and Monday at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the auditions will be at the Poncan Theatre; on Monday, the auditions will be at the Playhouse's building at 301 South First Street.
"Greetings" is a story concerning a young man bringing his fiance home for Christmas. The conflict stems from the family's devout Catholicism and her non-belief in Judaism. The play is written by Tom Dudzick and will be directed by Jo Ann Muchmore.
The cast consists of three men: Phil Gorski, the father; and Andy and Mickey Gorski, the sons. Emily Gorski, the mother, and Randi Stein are the two female characters. The age range of the parents is 45-65 years old while the children are 20-35.
One doesn't have to literally be that age to play the role. The director will pick an ensemble to create a convincing family. The parts are substantial, meaning the actors will be on stage for most of the show.
Scripts may be checked out for 24 hours from the business office at First Street and Central Avenue. Office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Composting Demonstration Set For Appearance at Oktoberfest

A composting demonstration will be held on the grounds of the Marland Mansion during Oktoberfest Saturday and Sunday. A trailer will be set up by Angela Hall.
The Ponca City Composting Council, who recently completed a master composter course, is sponsoring the event with the City of Ponca City. Citizens can learn about composting and view examples of compost bins. According to John Meadows, information on worm composting will also be available. Representatives from the council will be accessible to answer questions.
Composting is nature's way of recycling. Leaves, grass, food scraps and paper towels are organic materials which can be turned into compost.
Organic material should not be included in the landfill as it can react with other materials to create toxic leachate that may contaminate nearby streams or groundwater.
Ponca City has implemented a recycling program for newspaper, glass, cardboard, metal magazines and catalogues and aluminum cans. The majority of a community's discards not claimed in recycling consist of organic materials that can be diverted and reclaimed by composting.
Composting means returning organic matter to the earth instead of filling landfills, feeds the soil, prevents soil erosion and improves yields in gardens. Composting turns waste into a resource, saves landfill space and recycles nutrients back into the soil.
To find out more about recycling and composting, contact John Meadows at the Ponca City Recycling Center, 1001 West Prospect Avenue, 767-0411.

DEATHS

Ray Alvin Pontius

BLACKWELL - Ray Alvin Pontius, longtime Blackwell resident, died Thursday morning, Oct. 3, 1996, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 79.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Gregg Engle, Blackwell First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Blackwell IOOF Cemetery.
Ray Alvin Pontius was born Sept. 6, 1917, in Kansas to J.W. and Agatha (Severson) Pontius. He moved with his parents to the Dilworth-Peckham area where he grew up and attended Grant Grade School and Dilworth School.
He was married to Blanche L. Stout on May 2, 1940, in Jay and the couple made their home in Peckham. In 1947, they moved into Blackwell, where Pontius was employed on the furnace at Blackwell Zinc Co. He worked at the zinc company until the plant closed in 1974. Pontius was a life member of the Blackwell IOOF Lodge 32, where he had held all offices and was presently serving as secretary of the lodge. He was also an associate member of the Arkansas City, Kan., American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Roy (Maxine) Netz of Vicksburg, Miss., Mrs. Bill (Judy) Docking of Arkansas City, Kan., and Mrs. John (JoAnn) Smith of Blackwell; three sons, Dale of Ponca City, Eldon of Laguna Hills, Calif., and Dennis of Graham, Texas; three sisters, Fay Plank of Arkansas City, Kan., Vera Plank of Acampo, Calif., and Garnet Plank of Brisbane, Calif.; one brother, Leland Pontius of Salem, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.
Casket bearers will be Danny Rowe, Brandon Pontius, Jake Olsen, Rick Worley, Chad Pontius, Kelly Collyar and Dennis Landers. Honorary bearers will be members of the Blackwell IOOF Lodge 32.
The family will be at the home of John and JoAnn Smith, west of Blackwell.

Kenneth Wayne Cries For Ribs

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Cries For Ribs, Arkansas City resident, died at his home, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996. He was 42.
A prayer service will be held this evening and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church. A traditional Indian feast will be served at noon Sunday at the church, followed by the service at 2 p.m. The Rev. George Miller, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Cries For Ribs was born June 29, 1954, in Pawnee. He graduated from Chilocco Indian School and attended Haskell Indian Nations University at Lawrence, Kan. Cries For Ribs served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Germany and worked for the Kaw Tribal Bingo for a number of years until ill health forced his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home in Arkansas City, Kan.; three daughters, Tawnya Molina, Diane Cries For Ribs and Eleanor Cries For Ribs, all of Ponca City; one son, Kenneth Wayne Cries For Ribs Jr. of Ponca City; three step-children of the home; his mother, Bertha LeRoy of Ponca City; two sisters, Eloise Hudson of Irving, Texas and Nadine Brundage of Sumner, Wash.; one brother, Bruce Primeaux of Tulsa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Casket bearers will be Randall Kemble, Jonathan Thomas, Jeff Lieb, Kinsel Lieb, Curtis Williams and Bruce Primeaux.

Michael Don Taylor

NEWKIRK - Michael Don Taylor, Newkirk resident, died at his home, Oct. 1, 1996. He was 38.
The funeral will be held graveside in the Grandview Cemetery, Kaw City, at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Jack Adams, New Creation Church, Ponca City, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Michael Don Taylor was born July 7, 1958, in Ponca City, the son of Bert Lee and Betty (Chouteau) Taylor and a member of the Kaw Tribe. Taylor graduated from Ponca City High School, earned an associate's degree from Northern Oklahoma College and was currently attending Oklahoma University.
Taylor had been employed in the oil fields for several years and had lived in the Newkirk area since the late 1980s. His hobbies included painting and camping.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Taylor of Ponca City; four brothers, Steve, David, Bret and Kevin Taylor, all of Ponca City; one niece and one nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Johnny; and one sister, Connie Taylor.

Obituaries

Ruth Nettie Rose Keith
Ruth Nettie Rose "Mommy" Keith, long-time resident of the Ponca City and Blackwell communities, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 1, 1996 at her home. She was 70 years of age.
She was a beloved mother, wife and friend to all and was affectionately called "Mommy". She was born Jan. 13, 1926 in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Osceola Rose and Ida Bond Rose. She attended early boarding school at the Weelock Academy in Southeastern Oklahoma, later attending school in Tahlequah and Chilocco. She also attended nursing school at Ponca City in 1944.
She had worked in the Ponca City community as a nurse with the Ponca City Hospital and also a nurses assistant at the nursing home. She also had worked at the Larned State Mental Hospital, Larned, Kan. as a psychiatric aide.
She is survived by her husband, Albert F. Keith, of the home; one son, Billy M. GrosVentre of National City, Calif.; two daughters, Ida Louise "Lou" GrosVentre Woodward of Blackwell, and Mary Metha Collins Bast, of Pensacola, Fla.; one step-daughter, April Keith Johnson, of Blackwell; seven grandchildren, Rena Green, Kingsland, Ga., Nicki Schilling, Billy Max GrosVentre Jr. and Brandy GrosVentre, all of National City, Calif., Donnie Russell of Virginia, Jimmy Russell of Blackwell, Sonny Bast, Jeremy Bast and Anthony Bast, all of Pensacola, Fla.; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Bond Rose, her father, Osceola Rose, her sister, Helen Hanks and her son, William Collins III, known as "Sonny."
Mommy loved her children and enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, fishing, gardening and her beer. Her love is what will be remembered and carried by her children throughout their days. Carmen, Charlie, Don and Jim, she loved you as her own. Joe, Debbie, Ruby, Barbara, Stephanie, Myrle, Lymon, April and Mary, thank you. Special thanks to Trudy, Claudia, Joyce, Greg, Francis, Larry and Anthony, all of Hospice of Ponca City. Mommy said you gave her top care, showing her love and compassion. A special thanks to family and friends for all the love and support.
Arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City, and no public services were held.
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Funerals

Saturday
George A. Ratliff - Funeral at 2 p.m. in the Church of the First Born in Ralston. Burial will follow in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hawks Funeral Home of Arkansas City, Kan.

NEWS BRIEFS

Autumn War Dance - The Autumn War Dance sponsored by the Hethuska Society will be held at the Ponca Cultural Center at White Eagle beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday. An evening meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the evening session will begin at 7:30 p.m. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Senior Citizen Dance Set - The Senior Citizens Dance is scheduled for Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Ball Room. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite cookies to share. Everyone is welcome to come and dance to the music of the Hayriders Band.

Support Group Meets - The new Better Breathers Support Group will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Conference Room B at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. All interested individuals are invited to attend. For more information contact Sheryl Bryan, RRT, at (405) 765-8155.

Rodeo Saturday - The Marland Round-up Club Rodeo, which was scheduled last weekend, has been rescheduled for Saturday, beginning at noon, at the Marland Round-up Club arena. To enter or for information, contact Lee Pontius, (918) 793-4191.

Dance Classes - Country and Western dance classes are now under way at the Ponca City VFW. Learn to two-step, waltz, cha-cha, line dance. $15 per person. 6-8 p.m. each Saturday for the next six weeks. Call VFW or 316-221-4580 for further information.

Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2500 block of Industrial Boulevard at 10:49 a.m. Thursday that a 24-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for inhumane treatment of animals.

Accident - A minor accident in the parking lot of a business in the 300 block of East Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:13 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Purse Stolen - A woman from the 1100 block of North Pine Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:17 p.m. Thursday that her purse had been stolen while at Wal-Mart. The information was logged.

Collision - A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Patton Drive and North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:06 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and one subject was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries.

Accident - A two-vehicle accident in the parking lot of a business in the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:04 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Tag Missing - A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:08 p.m. Thursday that a tag had been stolen off his vehicle while it was parked at the residence in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft - A person at Honest John's, 3212 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department that a theft from the business had occurred. An officer was assigned at 4:10 p.m. Thursday and a report was taken.

Money Missing - A woman from the 1900 block of North Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:26 p.m. Thursday that some cash had been stolen from her purse while at work. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Bicycle Stolen - A woman from the 600 block of East Comanche reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:05 p.m. Thursday that her bicycle had been stolen from the 500 block of East Fresno Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Abandoned Bicycle - A woman from the 500 block of West Summit Street reported to the Communications Center at 5:54 p.m. Thursday that a bicycle had been stolen and another left in the yard. The information was turned over to Animal Control to pick up the abandoned bicycle.

Accident - A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of South Fourteenth Street and East South Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:54 p.m. Thursday. Two officers were assigned and a Ponca City Fire Department ambulance took one subject to the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. A report was taken.

Subjects Held - Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 500 block of North Ninth Street at 1:05 a.m. Friday that an 18-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension and having no insurance. A 48-year-old man was held on a city warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Attempted Burglary - The owner of a business in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:38 a.m. Friday that someone had tried to break into the back door. An officer was assigned and took a report that no entry had been gained but the door had been damaged.

EDUCATION

Okeson Invited to Panel

Diane Okeson, Winfield, was one of 11 nurses from across the nation selected as an item writer for the nursing licensing examination given to all nurses in the United States and five U.S. territories. Okeson is an assistant professor of nursing at Southwestern College. She was chosen for the opportunity by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing on the basis of her background and nursing experience.

Davis Wins Awards

Veronica Davis of Newkirk showed first place in the Duroc Open Swine competition at the 1996 Tulsa State Fair. Her winning categories were for a Boar Feb. 1-20 and Reserve Grand Champion Boar. 25,000 entries were shown at this year's competition.

Jones Receives Award

Michael E. Jones, Po-Hi Junior, was nominated for Who's Who for his Sophomore year in High School. Michael is the son of Alan and Sharon Rainville of Ponca City and Rich and Penny Jones of Tulsa. He is the grandson of Don and Thelma Cowling of Ponca City and the late Dora Haen.

Jeffries Attends Fair

Justin Jeffries of Newkirk showed first place in the Duroc Open Swine competition at the 1996 Tulsa State Fair. His winning categories were Boar March 11 and After, Grand Champion Boar, Young Herd and Get of Sire. Premium monies and awards totaled almost $500,000 at this year's Fair.

Pederson's Pass Bar

Devan Pederson and his wife, Stacy Pederson, who both graduated from law school in May, have recently passed the Oklahoma Bar Exam. They were sworn in to the Oklahoma Bar Association of Sept. 27. They are presently living in Chickasha, OK and working in law firms there. Devan is the son of Perry and Theta Pederson.

Homecoming Begins Monday

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Homecoming Festivities begin in Ponca City starting Monday. During the week, schools will have "dress-up days," where the students can show their school spirit.
Monday will be Pajama Day, Tuesday is Profession Day, Wednesday is Army Day, Thursday will be Mourn the Bruins Day and Friday will be Spirit Day. On Friday, students are asked to wear their Homecoming T-shirts.
Lawn Activities will begin Friday about 9:10 a.m. Some of the activities at the high school include: Eight-legged race, Hula Hoop pass, Egg toss and Tug of war.
Throughout the week at the high school, students will be putting money into a jar. If students give pennies, that means positive points; silver and bills represent negative points. At the end of the week, the class with the most points must kiss a pig during homeroom on Friday before lawn activities.
A pep rally will be Friday at 4 p.m. with the Wildcats taking on Bartlesville at 7:30 p.m.

Turner Receives State Award

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
McCord Elementary School was happy to receive notice on Sept. 30, 1996 that their custodian, Mr. Franklin Turner, had been named the Oklahoma Outstanding Custodian of the Year.
Mr. Turner has been the custodian at McCord for the last three and a half years, working from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. His wife, Bessie Turner, assists him during the evening shift. Prior to working at McCord, Mr. Turner had been involved in custodial work for 28 years.
Franklin Turner was recommended for this honor by the McCord Faculty, parents of McCord students and friends in the McCord neighborhood. Many examples of Mr. Turner's contribution to McCord School were mentioned in these recommendations. Recommendations day that he has become an important part of the McCord School, not only by the excellent job he does, but also through his influence on the lives of the students. Mr. Turner has talked to each of the classes every year about Dr. Martin Luther King and last year was the keynote speaker for the sixth grade graduation ceremonies.
The McCord community feels that he instills a strong work ethic, equality among all citizens, kindness and respect for others.
Mr. and Mrs. Turner are the parents of five children, all of whom he has proudly sent to college.
Mr. Turner will receive his honor at the Oklahoma School Plant Manager's Conference at Fountain Head Lodge on Oct. 9. He will receive a financial reward, a plaque and a membership in the Oklahoma Plant Managers Association.

Officials Host Program

Chuck Bayha, assistant principal of Ponca City Senior High, is one of 40 school administrators from across Oklahoma participating in this year's High School Administrators' Program, sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education.
The program is a series of three workshops designed to help school administrators better understand the state's vocational-technical education system.
The two-day workshops are held monthly during October and November.
Sessions topics include vocational program content and standards, teacher activities and responsibilities, vocational student organizations, the relationship to area vo-tech schools, effective teaching and briefings on Oklahoma's School-to-Work system, which is now being implemented in schools across the state.
Dr. Ann Benson, assistant state vo-tech director who coordinated the workshop, said the program helps participants understand vocational education's goals and purposes.
"These school administrators play a very important role in helping us build the Oklahoma vo-tech system's national reputation. They work closely with us to make sure their vocational education programs are high quality and up-to-date," Benson said.

Po-Hi To Host ACT Prep Workshop

The Guidance Office at Ponca City Senior High School has arranged for an ACT preparation workshop to be held at the high school on Nov. 1. Students who returned a survey form during pre-enrollment last spring will have the first opportunity to enroll in the one-day workshop. Beginning Oct. 7, if there are additional openings, any Po-Hi student can enroll.
The workshop presenter is Jim May from the OSU Education Extension Department. The purpose of the workshop is to help students prepare for taking the ACT by making them more familiar with its format and with the testing conditions. Tips on taking the test will be offered along with some review of materials. It will supplement the academic preparation that students should have gained by taking the appropriate courses in high school.
The cost of the workshop is $30 and it will begin at 8:30 and end at 3:30. A lunch break will also be given. Tentative plans are to offer another workshop in the spring.
There are other opportunities available for students to take ACT prep courses.

Cheerleaders to Host Dance

Ponca City Mid-High Cheerleaders will be sponsoring a Fall Dance for Mid High seventh, eighth and ninth graders at the Unity Gym Oct. 4 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cost of the dance is $4 each.

Lincoln Hosts Book Fair

Lincoln Media Center will host a Scholastic Book Fair Oct. 7-9 from 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. each day. This reading event offers students, parents and teachers the opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for young readers. Proceeds from the book fair will help Lincoln Media Center purchase new library books and teachers resources. Everyone is invited to drop by and view the books.

Mid-High Holds Book Fair

Ponca City Mid-High would like to invite all students and parents to the Fall Book Fair on Oct. 8-11. It will be held on the stage in the Ralph Lester Auditorium from 8 a.m.-3:40 p.m. each day. A daily drawing will be held for a free book chosen from the people who purchase books during the day. All profits will go to the library at the Mid-High.

Salute to Excellence

"A Salute to Excellence in Education" sponsored by the Ponca City Public School Foundation with support of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Oct. 10.
This event will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with the actual program to start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this event will be $10 per teacher and $25 to the general public.
For more information regarding this event or if you would like to help sponsor a new teacher for this evening, please contact Robin Richardson at 762-1003.

Sahai Commended By National Merit Program

Renu Sahai of Ponca City, a student at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, has been named a Commended Student in the 1997 National Merit Scholarship Program. She is the daughter of Surinder and Kay Sahai. About 35,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being honored for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than a million students who entered the 1997 Merit Program by taking the 1995 Preliminary SAT Qualifying Test.
Ms. Sahai was a student at Ponca City High School before being selected to attend OSSM for her junior and senior years. She is a graduate of Ponca City .

RELIGION

First Christian Welcomes New Minister

First Christian will welcome Kent Dorsey as the new senior minister on Sunday, Oct. 13. Kent, his wife Jan, and their children, Sarah and Gracin are coming to join First Christian's mission of worship, study, fellowship, service to the community and missions throughout the world.
Kent has held the position of Director of Church Relations at Phillips University in Enid and was at Drury College in Springfield, Mo. for three years before this move to First Christian, Ponca City. Kent has his Masters of Divinity from Phillips Theological Seminary with Ph.D studies at the University of Chicago. He was ordained in May of 1979.
Kent brings a strong interest in music to First Christian. He says, "music and faith are first cousins." He plays a number of instruments including piano and guitar. His interests range from the classical sacred music to hymn singing to popular music with an uplifting message.
Kent has long been involved with young adults and young families in his ministry at Phillips. He is an excellent teacher with interests including Old and New Testament theology, Christian ethics and the study of the world's religions.
First Christian has long been served by excellent pulpit preachers. Kent strongly believes in the proclamation of the Word and will carry on in this long established tradition.
He has a background and interest in organizational behavior and leadership development within organizations. He believes that this approach is not only beneficial in the business community but is also very effective in the church community as well. He will strive to incorporate this philosophy and approach into First Christian.
Kent will join the staff including the Rev. Charles Heyer, associate minister; Sondra Tilsley, association minister and Roberta Shaffer, director of Christian education.
An installation service for the Rev. Mr. Dorsey will be held on Nov. 17, 1996.

Prairie Chapel Holds Annual Homecoming

The 67th annual Homecoming of Prairie Chapel Church was held Sept. 29 with 80 attending.
Sunday School was held with Harlan Overman, Sunday School Superintendent, opening the service. The Rev. Don Martin, pastor, conducted the morning worship service, using as his sermon topic, The Way Life Ought to Be" with scripture from Philippians 2:1-5. A basket dinner was held at noon.
During the afternoon service Overman led the congregation in singing. Communications were read from Dr. Jim and LouAnn Shmidl, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; the Rev. Graydon and Hortense Wilson, Fremont, Neb.; the Rev. Robert and Mary DeMoss, Dallas; Mamie Bissell Riggs, Ponca City; the Rev. Ed and Margie Stanley, Tamaquin, Pa.; Annis Kolbe, California; Herschel Muret, Tulsa, and a telephone call from the Rev. Don and Barbara Waters, Norman.
The Church History for the past year was read by Marcina Overman. The oldest attending was Mrs. Alma Hedberg, 93, and the youngest was Jesse Alley, 5. Ken, Iris and Craig Blancett from Denver, Colo. and Bob and Jane Ferguson from Houston, Texas came the greatest distance.
Out-of-town guests were Jane and Bob Ferguson, Houston; Nedra Fields, Dallas; Ken and Iris Blancett, Craig Blancett, Denver, Colo.; Gerald and Marquita Spengler, Kristin and Sarah Miller, Winfield; Gail and Frieda Ferguson, David Ferguson, Ken Kiser, Tulsa; Tammi and Travis Miller, Enid; David Fulgum, Betty Muret Greet, Mildred Amos, Midwest City; Danny and Judy Mitchell, Arkansas City.
Attending were Hazel Fern Mitchell and Thelma Padgett of Blackwell; Marjorie Hazaleus Kelle, The Rev. Don Martin of Braman; Eleanor Hays of Tonkawa; Bobbie Hazaleus, Betty Case, Elaine Hazaleus Fulton and Alvena Arnett of Newkirk.
Attending from Ponca city were Audrey Lee Hall, Michelle Flink, Marjorie R. Wealand Phillips, Rosemary Hazaleus Harader, Frank Walker, Doris J. Broyles, Clyde and Marilyn Robins.
From the Prairie Chapel area were Sue Allen, Alicia, Matt and Lacy Allen, Rickey and Earla Sue Alley, Daniel, Shawn and Jesse Alley, Earl and LaVerne Byler, Gene and JoeAnn Guyer, Alma Hedberg, Florence Hendrickson, Hal and Joan Hendrickson, Betty Klusmeyer, Ellis and Willa Mae Overman, Harlan and Karen Overman, Marcina Overman, Scott Overman, Jeff and Glenda Pameticky, Jennifer Pameticky, Mildred Pameticky, Brenda Schneeberger, Jason, Stacie and Bradley Schneeberger, Larry and Camille Sneath, Gavin and Mariah Sneath, Webb and Pearl Sprow, Evelyn Waggoner, Keven and Dustin Waggoner.

First Baptist Dedicating Assembly Center Sunday

First Baptist Church will be dedicating their new Assembly Center Sunday, it was announced this week. Special guest for the occasion will be former pastor the Rev. Stephen Earle.
First Baptist invites the community to join them Sunday. The events for the day will include: morning worship beginning at 10:45 a.m., a brief dedication ceremony at noon, and open house from 2 to 4 p.m. for the community with worship and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Center.
On Aug. 16, 1996 the building committee including Joe Cornelson, chairman; Jane Cornelson, Dan Smith, Elard Haden, Shirley Jones, Paul Northcutt, Troy Lewis, Boyd Christensen and Charles O'Read presented a formal recommendation to the church to renovate the south auditorium at a cost of $1,456,000. Timberlake Construction was the contractor using Lewis Associates Architects. This multi-purpose space will provide education space for the Senior Adults with banquet facilities for 500 people.

St. Paul's UMC to Observe World Communion Sunday

St. Paul's United Methodist Church will celebrate World Communion Sunday on Oct. 6. All around the world, churches of various denominations participate in communion services. In a world fragmented by violence, it is a day for Christians to recognize that they have been drawn into a common family, the family of Christ.
A special offering will be taken, which will help support scholarships and grants for racial-and-ethnic-minority students in the U.S. and graduate scholars from around the world. Their future leadership will enrich the global church, promote understanding among cultures, and build hope in a world that grows smaller every day.
Preaching is the Rev. Craig Dietert, with the sermon "Saints and Sinners." Services start at 8:30 and 10:50 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:40. A nursery is available for all these events.

Faith Tabernacle Resumes Men's Meetings

Faith Tabernacle New Life Christian Center, 501 South Fifth, will resume monthly men's meetings on Thursday, Oct. 10. Paul Louis Cole of the Christian Men's Network will present this month's study entitled "You Are a Geber".
If you are a man, 13 years or older, and would like to know what a "Geber" is, join this group at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday. An evening meal, free of charge, will be provided, followed by the Bible study.

Foursquare Gospel To Host Guest Speakers

Majir and Manya Kornblit, residents of Ponca City and one-time penniless survivors of Germany's death camps, will be guest speakers at Foursquare Gospel Church on Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, according to Pastor Blaine Herron.
The Kornblits, who recently celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary, came to Ponca city in April 1950. Between them the couple survived 12 of Hitler's camps in Germany during World War II, which their son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Joan Kornblit, have recorded in their book "'Til We Meet Again".
Since retirement, Mr. Kornblit works with Hospice, and Manya works as a volunteer at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and is involved with the International Club.
Pastor Herron invites the public to come and enjoy the service with the folks at Foursquare Gospel.

'March for Jesus' Rally Scheduled

A "March for Jesus" Victory Rally, involving all present and future volunteers, is scheduled for Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Church of God, corner of Palm and Grand.
For more information call765-4982 or765-9628.

Albright Women Plan Fall Salad Luncheon

The United Methodist Women of Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, will hold their Annual Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Luncheon tickets are $4 at the door, and the event is open to the public. The main food item is hot chicken salad, with an assortment of other delicious salads to choose from. Proceeds will go to home and foreign missions.

Ponca City Teens Celebrate the CROP Walk

Sunday, Oct. 13 from around 3 p.m to 5 p.m., teenagers from all churches will be walking through Ponca City for hunger in the CROP Walk, it was announced today.
This year will be a little different with a Youth Celebration for teens, 7th through 12th grades, scheduled. Food, activities, and time for visiting before closing with praise and worship is scheduled.
First Presbyterian Church at 14th and Grand will be this year's check-in, return spot and Youth Celebration location.
Any churches who have not received a CROP Walk packet with sponsor or would like to know more about the Youth Celebration may call Ann Salmons at 762-2431 or Dave Meredith at 765-7512.

Ministerial Alliance Sets Meeting

The Ponca City Ministerial Alliance will hold a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10 at noon in Conference Room D of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, according to the Rev. Blaine Herron, secretary of the organization.
All local ministers are urged to be present.

Ponca Citians To Sing in Concert With Singing ChurchMen/Women

The Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma proudly announces a spectacular concert featuring the combined talents of The Singing ChurchMen of Oklahoma, The Singing ChurchWomen of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Baptist Symphony. The program will be held at the Oklahoma City Myriad Convention Center, Monday, Nov. 11, 1996, at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. Buses, vans, and cars will converge upon the state Capitol from all across Oklahoma and beyond to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Oklahoma Baptist Department of Church Music, founded in 1946.
A seventy-piece orchestra and some one hundred worship banners will enhance the dynamic singing of the five hundred and fifty combined voices of The Singing ChurchMen and The Singing ChurchWomen. They will be under the direction of Dr. Bill Green, Director of Church Music for the Oklahoma Baptist General Convention. This one-night celebration will include the installation of Dr. Anthony Jordan as executive director-treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Dr. William J. Reynolds, former Oklahoma City Minister of Music, and former head of the Music Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tenn., and now music professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminar in Fort Worth will be a special guest. Reynolds has recently written a book on the history of Oklahoma Baptist church music department
Local Ministers of Music appearing on the program are Guy Cooper, Larry Masters, and Monty Wright. Local musicians singing or playing in the concert are Mel Arner, Mary Jane Barraclough, Linda Caudle, Dianne Clark, Donita Cooper, Patty Curl, Marlene Gregory, Guy Lyall, Lois Lyall, Barbara Masters, Marie Moore, Cindy Short, Belinda Stevenson, and Liz Watkins. First Baptist Church, Longwood Baptist Church, Northeast Baptist Church, and Sunset Baptist Church are represented with members in one or more state musical organizations.
The public is cordially invited to be a part in this historic event commemorating the completion of a half century of Southern Baptist church music in Oklahoma. The hour-and-a-half concert will conclude at 9:30 p.m. and is free of charge.

Presbyterians To See 'Ashes' On Wednesday

"Ashes," a dramatic parable dealing with the recent church burnings in the U.S., will be presented Wednesday, Oct. 9, at First Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth and Grand, from 6 to 7 p.m. The public is invited.
David May, local actor, playwright and newscaster, wrote the parable as the result of newscasts about church burnings. He said this "thought-provoking drama addresses the issue of faith, following acts of arson, and is designed to make each of us consider our actions as Christians in times of adversity."
Principals in the production include Kent Phipps as the minister, Larry Williams and Carol Bouldin as newscasters, Kent Carbaugh as the cameraman, James Williams as a member of a burned church, and members of the New Life Baptist Church choir, featuring choir director Renee Paul and pianist Tyris Williams.
A special offering will be taken after the performance with proceeds going to First Missionary Baptist Church in Enid. That church was burned June 13.

FAMILY LIVING

Professionals Today Party Celebrates Cook-off Success

Professionals Today held a party at the Sept. 19 meeting complete with balloons, cake, party favors and Macarena dancing.
The celebration was in recognition of the best bottom line Cherokee Strip Cook-off in the 10-year history of the event. Proceeds from the Cook-off benefits Hospice.
Phyllis Worley, president, presented Julie Brown, chairman of the Cook-off, with a bouquet of flowers. Brown expressed appreciation to the Professional Today members and others who helped make the event a success.
She said the success of the Cook-off for Hospice had exceeded her personal goal of $10,000. The final tally has not yet been complied. Donna Morgan was co-chairman.
A total of 28 barbecue teams competed for the Oklahoma Championship title. This was enough total teams to double the points earned. There were 19 chili teams and 10 earned CASI points.
Melody Lahann, Hospice director, showed a slide production of the many services which Hospice performs.
During "Moments," Louise Abercrombie presented humorous awards to Bonnie Wetzel, Roe Mayse, Lillian Taylor, Wanda Vick, Kate Kelly, Julie Brown, Donna Morgan, Nancy Froelich, and Loretta Leathers. Worley accepted an award for Ann Bandy.
The meeting ended with Debbie Whitner leading the group in dancing the Macarena.
Pixie Roland was a guest of Loretta Leathers.
The next meeting is Thursday at noon at the Crown and Rose English Pub.

Longwood Area Schools Hold Annual Reunion at Lake Ponca

Longwood area schools held their fourth reunion Sept. 14 at Lake Ponca shelter house. Schools represented were Oak View, Enterprise, Maple Grove and Foster.
Bob Guinn gave the invocation and served as master of ceremonies. It was voted to meet again next year Sept. 13 at the same place.
Following dinner, time was spent visiting and reminiscing. Those attending from out of town were Gerald and Beverly Lewis, Palmdale, Calif.; Beluah Mitchell, Douglas, Kan.; Lois Daniel, Crescent, Okla.; Herman and Betty Jo Smith, Guymon, Okla; Harold and Ruby Smith, Wilson, Okla.; Pat Miller, Oklahoma City, and Sherry Claxton, Ardmore.
Ponca Citians attending were John and Helen Gower, Florence and Harriet Hardy, Leon and Doris Lewis, Wanda Brown, Omer Bottrell, Marge Phillips, Edith Wealand, John A. Smith, Ernie and Johna Lewis.
Also John and Leora Ullery, Bob and Shirley Guinn, Frank Walker, Betty Skinner, Jay White, Olen and Edith Hurst, Jean Ziegler, Don Guinn, Mildred Ross, Lela Marie Workman, Jim Willison, Wilford Mason, Lorene Walker, Oval Krider, Norma Lewis, Dorthie Spears, Grace and Lester Simmons, Albert and Ima Smith, Robert Pray, Jesse and Sue Clinton, Clay and Maxine Smith and George and Fern Countryman.

Little News

Steven J. and Amy M. Avampato, 308 Martha Avenue, announce the birth of a son, Michiah Steven Avampato, at 10:59 a.m., Sept. 4, 1996, at Stillwater Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He joins a brother, James.
Maternal grandparents are Jack and Joy Mazy of San Antonio, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Joan Avampato of Amarillo, Texas, and the late James Avampato. Great-grandparents are Jack and Ruth Mazy of Paris, Texas; Adele Lieu, Amarillo, Texas, and Lewis Kenley, Lubbock, Texas.

The birth of Dalton Lee Rau is being announced by his parents, Larry and Lori Rau, 3606 E Street. Dalton was born at 6:56 p.m., Sept. 26, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces, and was 22 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Ray and Janelle Moreland and Wayne Garton. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Barbara Hackney and Larry Rau. Great-grandparents are Bill and Charlene Mock, George and Wanda Garton, Charlotte Cranford, Robert and Dee Kline, and Gene Moreland.

L. Ray and Cheryl Ann Hinman announce the birth of a daughter, Jaelyn Raye Hinman, at 5:59 a.m., Sept. 28, 1996. She weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long. She is welcomed by siblings Cory James Hinman, Robert Franklin Hinman, Jeremy Vincent Hinman, Holly Lynne Henson, Kristen Alyson Henson and Lydia Renee Pensoneau.
Jaelyn is the granddaughter of Wanda Mae Waters of Ponca City and the late Samuel Hinman.

Women of Moose Attend Conference

The Women of the Moose Conference and Convocation was held at the Radisson Inn in Tulsa Sept. 26-29. Officer in charge was Charlene Bell of Grove, Okla., deputy grand regent. Official visitor was Alby Legarsky, past Grand Council member from Tacoma, Wa.
The recognition of Queen of Sponsors and attendance was held. Queen of sponsors was Ida Mae Washam of Enid. Karen Ingels of Ponca City was runner-up. Taking 12th place was Joanna Morris, also of Ponca City.
During the Sunday convocation session, Ms. Moneymaker received her green cap, with Rita Robbins serving as her capping officer.
Attending from Ponca City were Janet Pappan, Carol Gregg, Janice Adams, Joanna Morris, Karen Ingels, Georgia Beattie, Rita Robbins, Joanna Moneymaker, Rita Pace, Sue Clinton and Irene Czaplinski.
Chapter Rally Day will be held in Alva Nov. 3. All Women of the Moose are invited to attend.

Fall Salad Luncheon, Bake Sale Planned

The United Methodist Women of Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, will hold their annual Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Luncheon tickets are $4 at the door, and the event is open to the public. The main food item is hot chicken salad, with an assortment of other salads offered. Proceeds will go to home and foreign missions.

First Baptist Class Has Luncheon Meet

Naomi Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at Western Sizzlin' for lunch Sept. 29.
Mrs. Viola Reynolds, class teacher, opened the meeting with prayer. Earline Mowdy and Mrs. Maryline Smith were celebrating birthdays. Mildred Perry, class president, distributed new class books which she had prepared. Following lunch, some class members called on others who were ill.

SPORTS

Tonight's High School Football

Ponca City at Enid
Where: Plainsmen Field.
When: Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Rankings: Neither team is ranked.
Records: Ponca City is 3-1, Enid is 2-2.
Last Year: Enid won, 14-7.
Injuries: None new for Wildcats.
Importance: For Ponca City, a win catapults them into playoff picture. Enid is 1-0 in the district and also needs this pivotal game.
Radio: WBBZ (1230 AM), Ponca City.
Weather: Cool, with lows expected in upper 50s.
Outlook: Enid has dominated this series recently. The 2-2 Plainsmen have a deceiving record due to a difficult pre-district schedule but are again talented. Enid is favored by the state papers, 21-14 and 10-7.

Cats Hoping to Play At Next Level Tonight
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
This year's motto for the Wildcats is "Play at the Next Level."
But so far, according to head coach Rick Sodowsky, the Cats haven't taken the first step toward living up to that motto. They haven't practiced at the next level.
This week, like the previous four, Sodowsky and his staff have said that practices for tonight's game at Enid have been good. But there has often been an implied, "But...."
Sodowsky admitted Thursday that while the practices have been relatively good, "they haven't been as good as last year's."
That has been the coach's biggest disappointment, and the biggest puzzle.
"This year's team has more size and more overall talent," Sodowsky said in comparing the two teams. "But they don't have the Kevin LaRue, or Chad Hacker or Tejuan Lockett."
In other words, this year's team has not - yet - had the take-charge players who make things happen on the field and make other players work harder on the practice field.
Although 3-1, the Cats haven't put together the kind of game the coaches feel they are capable of playing. That problem was magnified when Stillwater snowballed the Cats last week at home. The biggest reason has been inconsistency in practice and in Friday-night play.
"We'll have one good play and then two or three busts," Sodowsky said. While blaming that on a lack of concentration, Sodowsky said it is also very much a problem of coaching.
"Sometimes coaches are so busy trying to put in new things on defense and offense, we forget to stress the fundamentals."
The Po-Hi coaches have gone back to the basics this week in practice trying to improve on the fundamentals.
Sodowsky has also made some player personnel changes, trying to keep some key players from being on the field for both offense and defense.
To that end he has named Billy Swygert as the full-time tailback, moving Shawn Keller to defensive end to spell Swygert there.
He moved alternating tailback-safety Dennis Shields to fullback but will keep him at safety, too.
Flanker-cornerback Marlon Guess will play mostly defense with Lorenzo Jones moving up to starting flanker.
These moves have been made with a sense of urgency. Although this is only the Cats' second district game, it comes close to be a crucial contest, Sodowsky says.
"If we lose to Enid after the loss to Stillwater, it is going to be very hard for us to finish in the upper division of the district where we can have that first playoff game at home."
Sodowsky warns it is going to take a great effort by his Wildcats to beat the Plainsmen at Enid.
"This is a good football team," he said of this week's foe.
But then in the next breath, he adds. "They are a lot like we are."
The two teams are about the same size with good skill players. Both teams have defenses that swarm the ball and both are trying to develop a strong running game which coaches feel is necessary in a tough district race.
While Sodowsky and his staff feel Stillwater is the front runner in the district race at this stage, the other positions leading to the playoffs are open for the taking.
Sodowsky would like his Wildcats to take one of the top spots, even first place, "if we get some help from someone against Stillwater."

Rugged Schedule Has Enid Prepared for PC

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
ENID - Enid took its lumps in its non-district schedule, but Plainsmen's coach Craig Simmons feels that has helped prepare his players for the tough District 6A-4 run.
Enid lost an overtime 28-21 decision to No. 9 Norman in a season opener Simmons felt his team should have won. The Plainsmen rebounded with a 30-3 shelling of Edmond Memorial in Week 2 but then were shelled by No. 1 Jenks, 45-3.
Enid was back on track last week for the district opener against Bartlesville, grinding out a 32-10 decision.
"I've always felt a tough early schedule helped prepare us for the district," Simmons said.
But going against tough teams magnifies early mistakes.
"The kicking game let us down against Norman," Simmons recalls. "Norman ran the opening kickoff back on us and then we had a field goal blocked late in the game that would have won it in regulation."
Simmons feels place kicker John Peterson is an strong extra weapon for the Plainsmen. "He hasn't missed since that block."
The loss to Jenks was a game, "where we just didn't play well," Simmons said, admitting the powerful Trojans probably had something to do with that.
Somewhat like the Wildcats, the Plainsmen have been working toward establishing a running game. They seem to have found it as the Plainsmen rushed for 261 yards against Bartlesville, with 95 of that coming from tailback Briley Rivers. Joe Evans spelled Rivers enough to gain 43 additional yards.
Rivers is not even Enid's starting tailback. Regular Tyrone Burks was on the sidelines after missing practice last week.
An added running threat is fullback Todd Wiggins.
All of this comes in a big package. Burks is 6-2, 216 and Wiggins 5-11, 191. Rivers and Evans are in the same size range.
But the Plainsmen also have a potent passing game. Junior quarterback Brad Nichols was 7-of-9 against the Bruins for 106 yards, including a 32-yard scoring strike to Donald Shoals (5-11, 170).
Another wideout, Scott Swiggett, is 6-0, 168 while tight end Kelly Pollet is 6-0, 190.
The Enid offensive line is not as overwhelming as it has been in the past, but it's not small either. The players up front range for 205 to 265. The defensive line is 265 to 185.
Noting that Ponca City has its program on the upswing again, Simmons feels tonight's game should be a typical Enid-Ponca City battle.
"It's great this rivalry is back to about even again. It has been a great game through the years," Simmons said.

5A Regional: PC Girls Defeated By Rams

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Ponca City's Lady Wildcats got the showdown with Owasso they wanted Thursday in the winner's bracket finals of the regional softball tournament being held here but it was the seventh-ranked Rams who advanced to the championship round with a 3-1 come-from-behind win.
The Lady Cats, unranked in the final poll for the first time all season, went up 1-0 on defending state champion Owasso in the second inning.
Marie Wilson, back in the lineup for the first time since sustaining a mild concussion against Broken Arrow, drew a one-out walk, stole second and came in to score when first baseman Robbi Coffelt belted out an RBI single.
Owasso came back to tie the game in the fifth, getting an unearned run after a double and then a throwing error.
Ponca City's last best chance to reach standout pitcher Angela Wedlake came in the fourth.
Lendsi Boyd led off with a line single and then on a bizarre play with one out, Christan Hinman looked to have hit into a double play but both Boyd and Hinman were ruled safe and Boyd ended up taking third on the play.
Alana Smith followed with a slap single to load the bases but senior catcher Kara Sneath struck out to end the threat.
Wedlake allowed just one more Po-Hi batter to reach over the next two innings (on a sixth-inning error) and finished up allowing one run on five hits with one walk and 10 strikeouts.
Ponca City pitcher Jamie Bellinghausen, meanwhile, pitched out of her own bases loaded jam in the fifth, fanning one Owasso batter and getting the other to meekly fly out. The Rams also got runners on second and third in the sixth before Bellinghausen ended that threat as well.
But a leadoff triple in the seventh forced head coach Roydon Tilley to go with Julie Schiltz in hopes of a strikeout. Instead, Owasso came up with a single and a double to plate two runs and that was the ball game.
Bellinghausen took the loss to fall to 12-9 on the season. She allowed just one earned run on six hits with three walks and six strikeouts.
Ponca City and Enid took to the field today at noon to earn the right to face Owasso later today in the championship round.
The Lady Wildcats downed Enid 4-3 in a thrilling comeback in a first round game Thursday while Owasso beat Edmond North 7-2. In the elimination game, Enid held on to dispose of North 7-5.
The Poncans are now 26-17 on the year. Enid is 21-16 and Owasso is 28-10.
Against Enid Thursday, the Cats went up 2-0 early but saw the Pacers score three straight times to take a 3-2 lead into the seventh.
Ponca city's first two batters in the bottom of the seventh failed to reach setting up the dramatic rally.
Leadoff hitter Smith used her tremendous speed to outrace the third baseman's throw on what looked like a routine play to give the Poncans life. Schiltz then uncorked a mammoth double to the fence in center field that should have tied the game. But Smith, who would have scored easily, missed the bag as she rounded third and had to retreat.
The umpire later admitted Smith's miss was noticed and she would have been called out had she gone on home.
So, with runners on second and third, Sneath drew a walk to load the bases and set the stage for Shawntia Feathers. The sophomore slugger didn't disappoint the home fans as she laced a one-strike pitch between second and third to plate the tying and winning runs.
Feathers also drove in the game's first run, plating Smith a two-out RBI single in the first inning.
Ponca City's second run came across in the second as designated hitter Gena Osborn led off with a double, was sacrificed to third and scored on an RBI single off the bat of Boyd.
Enid scored its runs off Schiltz in the fourth and fifth frames.
A double and a single led to Enid's first run in the fourth and then in the fifth, two errors sandwiched around a triple led to two more scores.
Schiltz recorded the win to up her mark to 10-8 on the season. She allowed three runs on eight hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.
After the noon game, the Ponca City-Enid winner will play Owasso at 1:45 and then an if necessary game would be played at 3:30.

Area Football

Blackwell at McLoud, 7:30
Pawnee hosts Hominy, 7:30
Newkirk hosts Tonkawa, 7:30
Woodland at Okla. Union, 7:30
Shidler at White Oak, 7:30
DCLA at Ringwood, 7:30
Billings hosts Wakita, 7:30
Morrison hosts Chr. Heritage, 7:30

Ninth Grade Footballers Beat Rivals

Ponca City's ninth grade footballers managed to do what neither the high school varsity or junior varsity teams could do. They beat Stillwater.
The Ponca City Cougars gave out lessons in ball control as they drove past Stillwater's ninth graders, 14-6, here Thursday night.
Deandra Dewberry scored both Ponca City touchdowns, capping long drives with 4 and 3-yard runs in the second and third quarters, respectively. Bubba Scott kicked both extra points.
The defense nearly pitched a shutout, giving up a long pass that carried to the Ponca City 5. That set up Stillwater's lone score in the final minutes of play.
But it was the offensive play that had coach Keith Chronister enthused.
"I can't say enough about the offensive line," he said, spotlighting Harrison Freeman, Wade Bair, Matt Cook, Wes Crossen, Jeremy Levitt and Rodney Bonham. "They did an unbelievable job. We just ran over them. Our size and conditioning took over in the second half. We took six and a half to seven minutes of the third quarter on that scoring drive."
Chronister also praised fullbacks Josh Young and Mark Goddard for their running and lead blocking.
"This was an important win for us," Chronister said. "It puts us 1-0 in the conference and 6-0 overall. The varsity is 3-0 and the JVs are 3-0."
The ninth graders have a make-up date at Jenks on Tuesday and resume conference play with Enid Waller here next Thursday.

Golf Pairings

Ponca City Country Club
Senior-Boomer Championship
Saturday's Pairings
8:32 - Bruce Newman, Glen Hoecker, Ron Locke, Bill Flegler
8:40 - Jeff Stekly, Winston Lindsay, Charlie Cobb, Tony Wyatt
8:48 - Jim West, Tom Green, Paul Walker, Guy Clark
8:56 - Joe Paden, Bob Anthony, Brice Chism, Jerry Wimberly
9:04 - Enloe Baumert, John Counter, Roy Swain, Don Wallace
9:12 - Duane Stebens, Dan Lyhane, Basil Taylor, John Williams
9:20 - Ed Loosley, Jack Sells, Jess Haynes. R.A. Rogers
9:28 - Lee Pappan, Lee Brown, Max Benefield, Tom Willis