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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, October 11, 1996

LOCAL
Nearly News
City Administrative Offices Complete Reorganization
District Court
Correction
Fire Prevention Comes Through Being Alert
Ponca Powwow Benefit Dance Set Saturday
Letters Say:
Soroptimist Club, SJRMC Sponsors Guest Speaker on Breast Cancer
Tallgrass Prairie Workday Saturday in Osage County
Local Parents Appreciate American Heart Association

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
John Salmon
Opal F. Crank

Funerals
Helen Margret McGee

FAMILY LIVING
Speaker Asks 'How Did I Get To Be 40?'
Christmas Gala Slated Dec. 7 at Mansion
Local CWC an Outreach Ministry
PT's To Join Standing Bear Celebration

RELIGION
Church of God Schedules Four-Day Revival Meeting
Crop Walk Scheduled for Sunday
Good Shepherd Lutherans Plan Octoberfest
Laity Sunday Set at First UMC
Community Christian Plans Singspiration Sunday
Woodlands Christian Plan Halloween Evangelism
Spokane Churches Celebrate Unity
Graham: God Oversees Life on All Planets
Minister Appreciation Month Set
Missionaries to Brazil Speak Here Sunday at St. Luke's Nazarene
Pony Express Rides Sunday At Woodlands Christian Church
Lutheran Doctrine Explained
AGO Sponsoring Demonstration of Pipe Organ at St. Mary's

EDUCATION
Homecoming Candidate Crowned
End of First Nine Weeks
Frontier PTO Holds Meeting
Roosevelt Students Sell Coupons
Frontier Schools Education Events
Tonkawa Holds Contest
No School
New Program For Kids
Enriching After-School Learning

SPORTS
Tonight's High School Football
Injuries Force Po-Hi Back to Square One
Lady Cats Advance To State Tournament
Bartlesville, Ponca City Are Alike in Many Ways
Bucs Overpower Youthful JV Squad, 39-6
PC Ninth Rolls After Halftime
8th Graders Win, Lose
Softball Tryouts
Softball Meeting

LOCAL

Nearly News

It's time for the annual "Cat Paw Painting" on Seventh Street. The Ponca City High School Tip-Off Club has scheduled the annual cat paw painting Sunday from Highland to Hartford , beginning at 1 p.m. Motorists are advised to be alert.

TV Reminder: Due to Thursday's Fire at Rockefeller Center in New York, the NBC Nightly News pre-election segment on Ponca City was delayed until this evening. Former Ponca Citian Mike Boettcher and his crew are traveling across the nation, visiting in towns and cities to see how the voters feel about politics and the presidential election. The segment is be included in the 5:30 p.m. national news.

City Administrative Offices Complete Reorganization

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Ponca City administrative offices underwent a reorganization recently, according to City Manager Gary Martin. The changes came after City Commissioner Dick Bird requested a reduction in the number of personnel reporting to the City Manager.
Major changes include the addition of daily departmental responsibilities for the assistant city manager, in addition to his other duties. Tom Short, assistant city manager, will handle the day-to-day responsibility of the airport, library, Marland Estate, Cultural Center, Hutchins, Cann House and Tourism Manager, according to Martin.
"We combined similar services together so they can be supportive of one another," Martin confirmed.
The citizen advisory boards have also been divided between the Martin and Short.
Martin indicated the electric department temporarily remains under the assistant city manager. However, when a City Engineer position is filled, the Public Works Department will undergo its own restructuring.
Additionally, the reorganization allows better maintenance of the city's facilities and reduces the duplication of personnel and equipment. Don Nuzum, Airport Manager, will assume building maintenance.
"Finally, the city can take responsibility for every building we own," said Martin. "If we are going to own facilities, let's maintain them," he commented.
Nine administrators now report to Martin, including assistant city manager, information services manager, finance director, city clerk/treasurer, director of public works, police chief, fire chief, park and recreation director, personnel director and city planner.
In addition, a standard operation policy related to the operation of city-owned vehicles and equipment was up-dated. Consequently, Martin made a reduction in the number of take-home vehicles. Personnel authorized to take-home vehicles do so for emergency purposes, Martin verified.
In accordance with federal income tax withholding requirements, the value of the use of the vehicle shall be included on the employee's wages and reported on the applicable tax form(s) provided. However, federal regulations exempt police, fire, specially-equipped, or utility vehicles.
"The employee actually pays for the benefit of driving a city-owned vehicle," Martin concluded.

District Court

Ponca City
Divorces Filed
Sandra Gail Dickerson vs. Joseph Harold Dickerson.
Jonnette H. Godbold vs. Dale H. Godbold.
Divorces Granted
Sharon Sue Pruett vs. Evert Allan Pruett Jr. Divorce granted to both.
Kathleen M. Hein vs. Joseph J. Hein. Divorce granted to both.
Shawne Marie Clapp vs. Carl Obed Clapp III. Divorce granted to both.
Kim A. McCallick vs. Edward J. McCallick. Divorce granted to both.
Ruth Ann Diaz vs. Sebastian Diaz Jr. Divorce granted to both.
Anna Marie Atkinson vs. Stephen Earle Atkinson. Divorce granted to both.
Name Change
Arika Danielle Jones to Arika Danielle Guss.
Civil Proceedings
Liberty Mortgage Co. vs. Dennis L. Chambers, et al. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $52,240.40.
Norma Jean Dady vs. David P. Zoski. Plaintiff seeks judgment for $25,000.
Randell Lynn Young and Melody Ann Young vs. heirs, etc., of Nellie B. Franklin and William A. Franklin and State of Oklahoma.
Newkirk
Criminal Proceedings
Hearing Scheduled - David Raymond Harlan, 19, of Ponca City, charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Preliminary hearing set for 1 p.m. Oct. 28.
Hearing Scheduled - Edmund L. Sroufe, 18, of Ponca City, charged with shooting with intent to kill. Preliminary hearing set for 1 p.m. Oct. 28.

Correction

Due to a clerical error by a News reporter an incorrect charge was listed on page 8A of Wednesday's News concerning Kevin Scott Gelino of Ponca City.
Gelino has not been charged with lewd molestation as listed in the District Court column.
The News regrets any embarrassment, confusion, or misunderstanding that may have resulted from this publication.

Fire Prevention Comes Through Being Alert

Major causes of home fires in the United States are cooking equipment, heating equipment and smoking materials, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Being alert, specifically watching what is heated, can prevent the majority of home fires, reported NFPA.
Cooking equipment is the leading cause of U.S. home fires. Most fires in the kitchen happen because cooking is left unattended.
It is also important to pay attention to the cooking area and remove hazards, such as pot holders, knick-knacks or other combustibles that are placed too close to burners. Heating oil can be especially dangerous if you start with too high a flame or heat it too quickly. Watch the temperature.
Keep an eye on children when cooking, too. Children should be in the habit of staying clear of the stove and microwave.
Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. during the months of December, January and February, according to NFPA. As with cooking equipment, keep an eye on space and portable heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces.
Measure a safe distance between heating equipment and anything that can burn, including people and pets. Make sure all heating equipment is turned off before leaving home or going to sleep.
Fires caused by smoking materials kill more people than any other cause of fire, says NFPA. Careless disposal of cigarettes is the major culprit. Provide smokers with large, deep, sturdy ashtrays and make sure the ashtrays are emptied frequently.
Always flush ashtray contents or douse them with water before placing in the trash. Check upholstery and cushions for smoldering butts before leaving home or going to sleep, especially after a party or when guests have been smoking. Keep matches and lighters up high, out of sight from children.
Being alert and prepared can eliminate a disaster. NFPA recommends smoke detectors on every level and outside each sleeping area.

Ponca Powwow Benefit Dance Set Saturday

The Ponca Powwow Committee will host a benefit dance Saturday at White Eagle.
Activities get under way at 2 p.m. with gourd dancing. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. with war dancing to begin at 8 p.m.
Head staff: Tom Roughface, master of ceremonies; Eli Warrior, head singer; Lamont Brown, head man dancer; Jeanna Rush, head lady dancer; Allan BlueBack, cook; and Danny Page, water boy.

Letters Say:

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Editor, The News:
These comments are in response to Mr. Maynard Hinman's letter that appeared in the Ponca City News of Sept. 12, 1996. I am not on the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council anymore so I am not aware of Narconon coming to the forefront of Intertribal controversy. However, I am aware of some history of Narconon and CDA.
Mr. Hinman is presumptuous in stating, "Supporters of Narconon are encouraging propaganda that the BIA is behind anti-Narconon activities". I do support the efforts of Narconon, not because I am in need of its services (yet), but because there are individuals who are hopelessly in need of the services they provide. We should show compassion for these unfortunate persons rather discredit the efforts of their benefactors.
I will admit and so will Narconon that its original projections were never met. There are valid reasons why its projections were never met - objections. Objections and obstructions from and by our Indian people, local people, local governments; perhaps our State Licensing Agencies, and our BIA.
The principal objection I've heard about Narconon is that it is funded by the Church of Scientology. What a petty objection. I don't know the faith of my dentist, my optometrist, or my doctor. My haberdasher may be of the Jewish faith - so what. It is their services I am in need of.
True, the Chilocco Development Authority (CDA) is currently dissolved and the Tribes have that right and privilege; however, I believe that is a mistake. It is a mistake because: Tribes claim they are sovereign and yet they relinquish duties that an able accountant can adequately handle. A Tribal Chairperson has gone on record saying, " - we could make the decisions on where our federal program monies should be spent, rather than the BIA telling us where it would be spent. We, as a Tribe, know best where the money is needed".
I applaud those Ponca Tribal Members and Ponca Tribal Council Members who are supporting Narconon. It is not easy or popular to make this decision but we need to dance with "the one who brung us". How many of you Poncas attended the Pow-Wow that Narconon put on, were you complaining then?
I am confident the administrative personnel at Narconon would welcome constructive criticism. Give them a try.
These comments may not persuade anyone to change his mind or make a decision but I thought an opposing view from Mr. Hinman's should be expressed.
Dewey L. Dailey
Otoe-Missouria Tribal Member

Soroptimist Club, SJRMC Sponsors Guest Speaker on Breast Cancer

Published photojournalist and nationally-recognized speaker Susan Ford Bales is slated as the guest speaker for the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Soroptimist International Club Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon, scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Ponca City Country Club. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.
Bales is the daughter of former President Gerald Ford and his celebrated wife, Betty, and is a national spokesperson for breast cancer awareness. She has traveled the United States educating and enlightening audiences about the importance of early detection and proper treatment of breast cancer.
During her speaking engagement, Bales plans to discuss her life as a teenager in the White House, and her experiences as she witnessed her mother's private war against breast cancer.
Tickets to the luncheon are available at a cost of $10 from Soroptimist Club members and Sandy Gearhart at 765-0301. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Tallgrass Prairie Workday Saturday in Osage County

The October workday at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Osage County is Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., according to Mary McIntyre, education and outreach coordinator for The Nature Conservancy, which owns the 37,000-acre preserve. The primary project continues to be painting the bison corral, which is made of donated oil field pipe.
"The corral includes over 2,500 feet of pipe in a fence that is seven feet high, with many, many gates. Corral installation began two years ago and is continuing," according to McIntyre. "The corral is used each year when the bison are gathered and sorted for vaccinations, health and general condition checks. To date, all of the fence has been primed, and now needs a top coat."
Volunteers should report to the preserve headquarters building in time to leave for the job site by 9:30 a.m. In the event of rain at the prairie early that morning, or temperatures of less than 50 degrees, the workday will be postponed. The painting is done with 'tube socks,' so volunteers are asked to bring any socks they have. Volunteers should dress appropriately for the outdoor work. They should bring gloves, bug repellent and sunscreen, a sack lunch and plenty of water. Cookies and soft drinks will be provided by the Conservancy.
Workdays are held once a month from March to November each year. The event allows Oklahoma residents the opportunity to experience the splendor of the Prairie while offering much needed assistance with various work projects.
The tall grass Prairie Preserve was established in 1989 by The Nature Conservancy, a non-profit member organization devoted to preserving the earth's biodiversity. The preserve seeks to recreate a functioning tall grass prairie ecosystem. It is located 10 miles north of Pawhuska on the Ben Johnson Cowboy Trail. For more information contact the Nature Conservancy office in Tulsa at (918) 548-1117.

Local Parents Appreciate American Heart Association

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
As Ponca City boy, Jamie Ross races through a typical child's busy day, his big brown eyes sparkle with normal four-year-old mischief but even more important they reflect his good health and happiness. Once he was not so lucky.
According to mother Valerie and dad James, the now healthy, inquisitive, youngster was born with three major defects to his heart. At age nine months - just as he was beginning to take his first steps - Jamie faced major surgery to correct the problems with his heart.
Jamie had a hole between his two upper heart chambers; the valve which allows the blood to be pumped from the heart into the arteries was defective and closed instead of opening with each beat of his heart; and he had blood veins wrapped around his esophagus. The doctors hoped some of the problems would correct themselves and first tried drugs, but they were not satisfactory.
Valerie says, after the decision for heart surgery, "a nurse from the American Heart Association contacted me and was wonderful and very supportive. Debbie was the first person that contacted me at home. She told me what was going to happen and what to expect. She was the one who stuck with me and was very understanding and thoughtful. She also wiped a few tears and patted my back when I needed it."
As with most young people who are just getting their feet on the ground the Rosses were strapped for money, and the American Heart Association assistance really helped a lot, said Valerie.
"Debbie she got me meal tickets to eat free at the hospital, made sure the nurses at night gave me pillows and blankets in the ICU waiting room. She saw to it I had a place to shower and that I ate," continued Valerie.
Valerie could only visit in the ICU Unit 15 minutes each hour, then had to stay in the waiting room. A typical mother, Valerie did have accommodations with the Ronald McDonald House but would not leave the waiting room to even go to the cafeteria, for fear of missing her visitation time. The Heart Association representative made sure trays of food were brought up.
After the surgery, Debbie brought Jamie a special doll. The doll had the St. Francis gown on it with an American Heart Association patch on the sleeve. She even had tubing taped on it's arms where Jamie had his - and she had drawn an incision down its chest just like Jamie's. I have it put up now to save for Jamie later, says Valerie.
Jamie made remarkable recovery. He came out of surgery at noon Monday and spent only two days in ICU at St. Francis. With minor instructions, Valerie brought Jamie home to Ponca City four days later.
Six weeks later they took him back for a check-up and the doctors said Jamie was healing miraculously, and took him off all medication and sent him home on normal diet and other activities. Today, he enjoys playing games on the computer and can even play "football" or do anything a healthy child wants to do, say his proud mom and dad.
While visiting in the Ross home, Jamie proudly asks if you would like to see his scar, lifts his shirt, points to a thin, white almost undiscernible line running down the center of his chest, lets you touch it, then runs off to play at whatever peaks his interest for the next minute.
The Rosses have recently agreed to let Jamie be a model for the "Poster Child" for the American Heart Association and say they will be forever grateful for all the help, emotional support and thoughtfulness of the dedicated people who are members.

NEWS BRIEFS

Accident - A non-injury accident occurred at West Prospect Avenue and North Union Street at 4:39 p.m. Thursday. A Ponca City a report.

Stolen - A resident in the 200 block of South Oak Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 10:55 p.m. Thursday that his bike was stolen. An officer took a report.

Office Closed - The U.S.D.A. Farm Service Agency office will be closed Monday in observance of the Columbus Day federal holiday, county executive director Garry J. Bilger said.

Stolen - A resident in the 900 block of North Birch Street went to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:04 p.m. Thursday to report a stolen bike. An officer took a report.

Found - A resident in the 1400 block of West Grand Avenue notified the Ponca City Police Department at 4:11 p.m. Thursday that someone leaves bikes on the back porch.

VFW Dinner - VFW Post 1201 and Auxiliary will hold their family dinner Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Post Home. Meat loaf is on the menu. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert.

Arrested - A 46-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 400 block of South Pine Street at 2:36 p.m. Thursday on a Oklahoma County warrant for failure to appear. A 19-year-old man was also arrested for obstructing an officer at 3:29 p.m.

Collision - The Ponca City Police Department received a call of an accident with minor injury in the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue at 8:12 p.m. Thursday. An officer took a report.

Graduates From School - Air Force Airman Michael T. Allen has graduated from the medical material apprentice course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. Students were taught the fundamentals for the operation of an Air Force medical supply account. Allen is the son of Kirk S. Allen of Ponca City and Gwen King of Earlsboro. His wife, Jennifer, is the daughter of C.J. Walker and Susan Walker of Ponca City. He is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School.

In Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old woman at the police department at 1 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old man in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 4:07 p.m. Thursday on a Kay County warrant for second degree burglary.

Luncheon and Auction - A Country Fair Auction and Luncheon, will be held by the Ponca City Christian Women's Club Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Cost is $8.25. For luncheon and nursery reservations, call Cindy, 762-2151 or Karen, 765-9835.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 23-year-old woman at North Elm Street and West Highland Avenue at 10:35 a.m. Thursday for a Kay County warrant for uttering a forged instrument.

Subject Held - A 33-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at 11:41 a.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of South Eleventh Street on a city warrant and Kay County warrant for failure to pay.

Arrested In Court - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 27-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and a 39-year-old man at the police department at 3:29 p.m. Thursday after the court sentenced them for failure to pay.

CEA Family Night Bingo - Please note: The next date for CEA Bingo has been changed from Oct. 12 to Oct. 19. An "Octoberfest" theme has been selected. Cash prizes will be awarded, door prizes will be given away, and lots of fun will be had! Bingo is held in the Conoco Atrium cafeteria (enter through west doors) for all CEA/CRA members. CEA/CRA cards will be checked. Bingo sheets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a fun time for the whole family. Remember, the night is Oct. 19.

DEATHS

John Salmon

John Salmon, former Foraker-Shidler resident, died Thursday evening, Oct. 10, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 90.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Webb City Church of God with pastor, the Rev. Charles Richey presiding. Burial will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery in West Palm Beach, Fla. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.
John Salmon was born in 1906, in Foraker, the son of Tom and Katie (Brown) Salmon. He received his education in the Foraker and Pleasant Valley schools.
He was married to Leota Mae Cole and the couple moved to Oklahoma City in the early 1930s. Salmon had resided in West Palm Beach, Fla. for the last 20 years.
He is survived by one son, Thomas Leroy of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Nancy Ehrlich of Shidler; one sister, Paully Antrim of Pawhuska; one brother, Mose of Napa, Calif.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins in the Shidler and Webb City communities. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leota; one son, Robert Gene Salmon; his parents; one sister and one brother.

Opal F. Crank

STILLWATER - Opal F. Crank, former Ponca City-Newkirk area resident, died at Stillwater (Okla.) Medical Center, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1996. She was 93.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater with the Rev. Mark Jones officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Strode Funeral Home, Stillwater. The family will be at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today to receive friends and family.
Opal F. (Clark) Crank was born June 21, 1903, in Kendrick, the daughter of Henry and Minnie E. (Murray) Clark. She attended Kendrick schools.
She was married to Frank Crank on July 3, 1920, in Skedee. Mrs. Crank was a homemaker and enjoyed working as a child caregiver. She had lived in Quay, Yale, Newkirk, Ponca City, and Stillwater during her long life in Oklahoma. Mrs. Crank was a member of the Christ Church in Newkirk; the Rebekah Lodge, and the Senior Citizens Band. She enjoyed writing songs and poetry and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Frank of Stillwater and S.A. of Newkirk; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Kathleen) Drain of Ponca City and Mrs. Floyd (Norma) Going of Stillwater; 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 29, 1963; two sons; her parents; four brothers; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.

Funerals

Saturday
Helen Margret McGee - Funeral at 10 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church in Blackwell. Burial will be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home.

FAMILY LIVING

Speaker Asks 'How Did I Get To Be 40?'

"How Did I Get To Be 40 and Other Atrocities" was the program presented by Tobie Neal at the Oct. 3 meeting of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The meeting, with 14 members attending, was held in the Neal home. A group discussion followed the program, with most members saying they would not make very many changes if they had their lives to live over again.
Prior to the program, Melva Keen, president, conducted a business meeting. She read a letter from next year's convention committee and reported the event would be at the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills in June.
Ms. Keen reported that her executive board would meet prior to the next meeting, and Lila Logan, corresponding secretary, read minutes of the previous meeting. Jeannine Gemmill, program chairman, announced the next meeting would be Oct. 17 in her home. She will also be in charge of the program.
Doretta Jackson and Judy Mallory, social co-chairmen, ann-ounced the next meeting would start at 6:30 p.m. Following the business meeting, a hobo dinner and Halloween party will be held. Mrs. Jackson gave each member a personal invitation which she had made.
Cassandra Kifiak, historian, announced that, due to the changing of presidents, the scrapbook committee needed to meet and review their plans. She will contact her committee. She also asked that members with secret sisters who are moving and or taking leaves to contact her.
Nida Austin and Phyllis Pledger, ways and means co-chairmen, reported their committee had met and reviewed past budgets. It was their opinion the chapter had enough money in the treasury to meet chapter needs for the 1996-97 year and the 1997-98 year without additional assessments to members. Due to costs and membership changes, it was their recommendation this be reviewed at the end of the chapter year. Their assessment and recommendation were accepted by the chapter.
Francie James, membership chairman, announced that Carol Goulden would go member at large, but did plan to return to the chapter at a later date. She also announced that Renee Lee had requested a leave of absence. Mrs. James reported Andra Kasselman would be eligible for the Exemplar degree in November. A ritual is planned for November or December.
Jackie Hall, resume committee chairman, reminded her committee to be sure to take their committee notebooks to chapter functions so information would be available when it was time to write the Founder's Day resume.
It was announced the time and place for Karen Baurichter's going away party had not been set due to her schedule, but members will be called. A report was given concerning sweatshirts and T-shirts made by Eta Zeta chapter as a fund-raising project. The traveling basket was won by Cassandra Kifiak.

Christmas Gala Slated Dec. 7 at Mansion

The holiday event of the year, the Christmas Gala at the Marland Mansion, has been ann-ounced for Dec., 7 according to general chairman Sherry Muchmore. Janet Martin will assist and has the charge of the entertainment arrangements.
The Christmas gala draws a large crowd from Ponca City and the surrounding area. The women have a chance to show off that new holiday dress at the Gala, which features partying and dancing.
The Marland Mansion is always decorated in style. This year, the decorating is slated a little earlier than normal. Decorations chairman is Jocelyn Marzuola, with Bettie Marsh assisting. Decorating the huge, historical building with high ceilings is always a challenge. Persons who decorated last year or would like to decorate this year are asked to call Marzuola, 762-7826 or Muchmore at 765-6392.
The beverage and food committee is to be headed by Muchmore. The food beverages are highlights of the festive event, which basically kicks off the holiday season.
Other chairmen, in addition to the decorating and entertainment chairmen, include Lynda Clark, tickets, which are to be sold at the banks, Ponca City News and local grocery stores.
Carey Head will be chairman of special projects, including ticket marketing and volunteer acquisition. Pam Griffith is chairman of volunteers.
Publicity will be by Muchmore liaison to Louise Abercrombie.
T.L. Walker will be in charge of the Mansion facility and Craig and David Myers will handle Chapel Hall in the Conference Center. In addition to music in the Mansion, there will be dancing in Chapel Hall.
Carol Bouldin and Betsy Carter, Arts and Humanities, will organize the silent auction. The proceeds from the event are split between the Arts and Humanities, and the Marland Estate Commission, which sponsors the Gala.
Finances have been set up with Larry Hughes and Muchmore as the check signers.

Local CWC an Outreach Ministry

New advisors for the Ponca City Christian Women's Club are Denice Heick, chairman; Karen Cripps, contact advisor; Virginia Jacobs, prayer advisor, and Cindy Anno, project advisor.
Other officers making up the executive committee include Pat Thompson, special feature chairman; Deanna Hodges, Friendship Bible Coffee coordinator; LaJune Justice, assistant contact; Valoyce Musgrove, decoration/name tag coordinator; Joan Brow, nursery chairman; Betty Hibbs, ticket chairman; Rosalin Kolb, assistant ticket; Bea Perry, treasurer; Maisie Russell, assistant treasurer; Patty Curl, music assistant; and Loretta Lawson, hostess/-progress chairman. Marty Hunsucker serves as area representative.
Christian Women's Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. The luncheon is open to all women and there are no membership or dues.
The local club was begun 20 years ago and is a part of Stonecroft Ministries of Kansas City, Mo. The luncheons include a program, special music and a speaker.
The club project, Village Missions, is a Christ-centered, evangelical, missionary organization, ministering to the spiritual needs of rural and suburban communities in the United States and Canada.
Prayer coffees are conducted monthly. Those attending pray for the local, national and international outreach of Stonecroft Ministries, the country, government leaders, and individual needs.
Friendship Bible coffees are a Bible study used as a tool to reach people for Christ. The studies are prepared and conducted in such a way that those unfamiliar with God's Word are able to participate in the discussion. The courses vary in length from five to 14 weeks. Five different Bible correspondence courses are available for people of all ages who want to study the Bible at their own pace.
Other outreach ministries include Progress Magazine, the international publication of Stonecroft Ministries published bimonthly; Stonecroft Life Publications, gift booklets designed to help people share the gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone they meet, and carefully selected Christ-centered books, booklets, videos, and audio cassettes for all ages.
Locally, craft days are held monthly where all women are invited to participate in workshops. The women help make table decorations, name tags and prayer favors for the monthly luncheons. A nursery is available by reservation for all meetings. For more information or to be put on a monthly calling list, call Cindy, 762-2151 or Karen, 765-9835.

PT's To Join Standing Bear Celebration

Professionals Today at the Oct. 3 meeting agreed to provide a dessert booth during the Standing Bear celebration slated for Oct. 26. Kate Kelly and Roylene Mayse will head up the arrangements.
The next meeting is slated for Oct. 17. Members are reminded to bring their paper goods donations for use at Golden Villa to the meeting. Bathroom tissue, Kleenex, paper towels, napkins, and paper plates are appreciated. Members of the community service committee will deliver the paper goods.
Phyllis Worley, president, called on committee chairmen for reports. Debbie Whitener, president-elect, gave the executive committee report. Carol Ann Blackwell, hospitality, reported the Christmas party will be Dec. 19 at the home of Amanda Howard.
Lynda Fox, membership chairman, announced two persons have been nominated for membership.
Donna Morgan, 1997 Cherokee Strip Cook-off chairman, ann-ounced work has already begun on next year's event.
"Moments" were given by Bobbie Smith. Those participating in Roses and Raspberries were Donna Morgan, Gael Hancock, Louise Abercrombie, Debbie Whitener and Lynda Fox.
Minutes were read by Melody Lahann, secretary, and the treasurer's report was by Mary Mitchell, treasurer.

RELIGION

Church of God Schedules Four-Day Revival Meeting

On Sunday, Oct. 20, the First Church of God, 1101 West Grand, will begin a revival with Evangelist Richard M. Bradley. Services that day will be Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m., and Sunday Evening Services at 6 p.m. On Monday, Oct. 21, services will begin at 7 o'clock each evening, concluding on Wednesday evening. Theme for the meeting will be "A World in Crisis Needs a Church in Revival!"
The Rev. Richard Bradley is a life-long resident of West Virginia. According to his testimony, he converted to the Lord Jesus Christ in 1962 while on active duty with the U.S. Army. He and his wife, Carol are parents of three daughters and two sons.
The Rev. Mr. Bradley is a graduate of Scipio High School in Meigs County, Ohio. He attended the Nazarene Bible School located at Institute, W. Va., and completed his studies for a TH B from Clarksville School of Theology and in 1986 completed a Master of Ministry degree from Trinity Theological Seminary and College of the Bible, Evansville, Ind. Bro. Bradley has served as an evangelist in numerous revival meetings across the United States for 23 years. He has been Camp Meeting speaker, conference leader, retreat speaker, teacher and lecturer across those years. One of the few, still active, chart lecturers on prophetic themes from the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation, he is truly a pioneer for the Church of God Reformation Movement, according to Pastor Thomas N. Smith of the Ponca City Church of God.
The public is invited to come and be part of these service, Pastor Smith said. Evangelist Bradley will be speaking at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday morning and again at 6 p.m. that evening. Monday evening through to, and including Wednesday evening, services begin at 7 p.m. Pastor Smith said, "We at First Church of God look forward to a great number of people to come and find the challenge in the messages Bro. Bradley will be sharing."

Crop Walk Scheduled for Sunday

Sunday is the day for the annual Ponca City CROP Walk, marking the 50th anniversary of Church World Service, the sponsoring organization. A number of Ponca City congregations are cooperating to make this year's Walk a success.
Church folks will gather Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church for hymns and prayer before starting their walk, and will return to the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall to turn in their money following the walk.
The Rev. Dr. Monty Fey, pastor at First Presbyterian, said there will be water stops along the Walk route for those participating. There will be a six mile route and a shorter three mile walk, Dr. Fey noted.
Funds raised will be used in grassroots efforts from Somalia to Siberia, from Bangladesh to Brazil, helping families overcome poverty and powerlessness. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will be returned to Ponca City for the projects to help persons in the Ponca City community. This year's CROP Walk celebrates the cooperative efforts of Ponca City churches who have worked through Church World Service for the past 50 years. This cooperative effort was born in the aftermath of World War II. At that time, 29 denominations came together to form an agency, Church World Services, "to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone." Their mission was clear: Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, comfort the aged, shelter the homeless."
That continuing effort is being supported by the local CROP Walk.

Good Shepherd Lutherans Plan Octoberfest

On Saturday, Good Shepherd Lutherans' Fellowship Committee is organizing and is committed to having the Best Octoberfest Ever, it was announced this week. The Octoberfest features "Great German Food," "Live Music," and "Games" for kids and adults. A free will offering will be taken to cover food and drink expenses.
The Octoberfest will be held at the home of Bud and Judy Nottingham from 4:30 until 9 p.m. The church proudly extends an invitation to friends, neighbors and family to join in this year's Octoberfest Event. The Nottinghams live between 20 and 30 minutes outside of Ponca City in Osage County - go east on U.S. 60 to the 9-mile Road, and go south on 9-Mile Road following the Orange Ribbons until reaching the Nottingham home. If you would like clearer directions, have questions about the event, or need a ride, please call 762-4193.

Phillips Theological Seminary Hosting Campus Visit Days

Phillips Theological Seminary in Enid will be hosting Campus Visit Days on its Enid and Tulsa campuses this fall. According to the Rev. Myrna Peterson, director of admissions, prospective students will visit the Tulsa campus on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and those interested in the Enid campus will visit on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Peterson explained the Campus Visit Days are designed to allow prospective students to meet each other, current seminarians and faculty, attend a seminary class, investigate financial aid opportunities, experience worship and share a meal with the campus community. "We believe the day-long experience is very valuable to individuals who are curious about or seriously considering attending PTS," she said
For more information about Phillips Theological Seminary or a Campus Visit Day call Peterson at 1-800-898-9551.

Laity Sunday Set at First UMC

Sunday is Laity Sunday at First United Methodist. Once a year the pastors get a day off and the laity has an opportunity to lead the worship service.
Virginia Bracken will share the message "I Decided To Be Counted", focusing on the grace of God and what it means to us as Christians.
The service will be filled with special music, it was announced, and visitors are welcome.

Community Christian Plans Singspiration Sunday

The Worship Committee at Community Christian is sponsoring a Singspiration Sunday evening at 7 o'clock.
A variety of musical talents are scheduled to bring the evening's message in music - Gaye Olson, Krista Hembree, Brianna Hermanson, Wayne and Lester, Bread Upon the Water and Steven Webster.
It will be an evening of inspiration music, according to David Webster, Minister of Music and Education, and the public is invited to join members of Community Christian for an inspiring evening.

Woodlands Christian Plan Halloween Evangelism

Woodlands Christian Church's Evangelism Committee is planning "to get the word out about Woodlands Christian Church?" on this Halloween.
They will have Woodlands Christian Church information hand-outs that they are asking members of the congregation to pass out along with their Halloween treats, giving a brief history of Halloween, but more important, telling about the exciting things happening at Woodlands!
It is also noted that the Chi-Rho at Woodlands will be hosting a "hot" night on Sunday, Nov. 3 - a Chili Challenge. That same night the Chi-Rho will host a Silent Auction.

Spokane Churches Celebrate Unity

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A service intended to combat racial, religious, ethnic and sexual biases drew more than 5,000 people of all faiths and colors to the Spokane Arena.
''We are delighted,'' the Rev. Ezra Kinlow told the crowd on a recent Sunday night. ''We are excited. We are driven by the Holy Spirit of God, that this is taking place.''
''Reconciliation Sunday'' was an all-day affair celebrated at area churches. Kinlow, of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, and the Rev. John Repsold of Fourth Memorial Church organized the event.
The leaders of 113 area churches participated in the event.
Bill Burrell, chaplain at Fairchild Air Force Base, remembered growing up in a one-stoplight town in Alabama, where the swimming pool was for whites only and churches were segregated.
''Tonight, we're under the same roof,'' he said to enthusiastic applause. ''Tonight, we will hear the same message.''

Graham: God Oversees Life on All Planets

MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) - Of course, there is life on other planets, says Billy Graham, but the North Carolina evangelist adds that he doesn't think he'll be the one to preach the Gospel on other worlds.
''I don't think I can make it there. I'd love to, but I don't think NASA has called me to be an astronaut,'' Graham said. ''And If I get there, I don't think I could speak their language, whoever they are.''

Minister Appreciation Month Set

"The pastor teaches, though he must solicit his own classes. He heals, though without pills or knife. He is sometimes a lawyer, often a social worker, something of an editor, a bit of a philosopher and entertainer, a salesman, a decorative piece for public functions, and he is supposed to be a scholar. He visits the sick, marries people, buries the dead, labors to console those who sorrow and to admonish those who sin, and tries to stay sweet when chided for not doing his duty. He plans programs; appoints committees when he can get them; spends considerable time in keeping people out of each other's hair; between times he prepares a sermon and preaches it on Sunday to those who don't happen to have any other engagement. Then, on Monday, he smiles when some jovial chap roars, "What a job - one day a week!" Anonymous.
This October is the third annual Minister Appreciation Month. It is an attempt to counter the negative erosion in the lives of ministers with positive affirmation. Many ministers feel isolated, insecure, and only rarely affirmed. This event presents a great opportunity to say thank you to a servant of God who has made a difference in your life. Give consideration to what you might do - send a care or plaque, give a gift, plan a special appreciation service or banquet, submit an open letter to your local newspaper announcing your genuine appreciation for your ministerial staff and their families, plant a tree in their name, make banners, or whatever else unique you can think of. Remember that Minister Appreciation Month is not about glorifying a man or a woman. It is an opportunity to recognize and encourage those whom God has called to proclaim His message and lead His people.
To help in this endeavor, KLVV is giving away a Minister Appreciation Package which includes an overnight stay at Edmond's Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast and dinners at the Outback Steakhouse and Brick's Restaurant. To enter your minister(s) in the event, send your minister's name, church name, your name, address, and phone number for KLVV at P.O. Box 14, Ponca City, OK 74602 (you can register more than one minister but only one entry per person per minister). Then listen to 88.7 FM Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. to see if your minister is drawn.
But most of all - Remember your ministers this October!

Missionaries to Brazil Speak Here Sunday at St. Luke's Nazarene

Guest speakers at St. Luke's Church of The Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect, Sunday, Oct. 13, during the worship service at 11:45 a.m., will be Dr. and Mrs. Jim Cooper, missionaries to Brazil, South America. Having served four years, they are returning for a year of deputation services. They are eager to share the marvelous things God is doing in these strategic days in the youthful, diverse, and gigantic Portuguese speaking country.
Dr. Cooper earned his AB and MA degrees from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla., his M. Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo., and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Phillips Graduate Seminary in Enid. Betty Cooper earned her BS degree from Southern Nazarene University.
While in Brazil, Jim and Betty have provided leadership in a variety of areas focusing on leadership development and church growth. They also served as National Evangelism Director, District Superintendent, Work and Witness Coordinators, Child Sponsorship Director, Public Relations Coordinators and Youth in Mission leaders. Their responsibilities have provided an opportunity to experience much of Brazil's multi-cultural society.
Their experience of 16 years as pastors of growing congregations, their participation in over 15 work and witness trips to six countries, four years of missionary living and firm conviction to the cause of missions as the heart of the church, provides us with an internationally experienced speaker with a relationally practical, Biblical message.
Pastor William Bonee and his congregation invite the public to attend this inspirational worship service.

Pony Express Rides Sunday At Woodlands Christian Church

A "trail boss" breakfast and commissioning of workers Sunday, Oct. 13, will signal the start of the Pony Express "run" (otherwise known as the stewardship campaign) at Woodlands Christian Church.
The Rev. Paul Krueger, senior minister, expects fourteen members filling the roles of trail bosses and station agents to be on hand for the breakfast briefing.
Verna Bateman, general manager of the campaign, will hand out the saddlebags and run route lists at the breakfast. These saddlebags will be used to gather "estimate of giving" cars from the church membership.
The two station agents, Don Parsons and John Garrison, will coordinate the activities of the trail bosses. Each trail boss - Marty Ladd, Nell Venable, Ken Hoover, Hank Kruckeberg, Betty Acton, Richard Himbury, Faye Nix, Duncan Kimmel, Dail McVay, Dorothy Atteberry, Paul Hosman, and Kay Bird - will supervise the relay of one saddlebag.
The relay of the saddlebags will begin early the same afternoon. Each saddlebag bears the names of ten church families. A family fills in a giving estimate card, seals it in an envelope and inserts it in the saddlebag pouch, and then hand-carries the bag to another family on the route. It's fast, easy and private.
According to the Rev. Mr. Krueger, the stewardship campaign should be completed in about two weeks.

Lutheran Doctrine Explained

What are Lutherans?
This is a question that many people ask, according to Pastor Dave Kuchta of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
"If you catch a Lutheran you better hang on to him or her for they are a rare and unique species," is a paraphrase from Walter Martin, Director of The Christian Research Institute.
Pastor Kuchta says "We are known as The Church that sees God in everything!" If folks would like to find out what Luther's contribution is to The Christian community, please set aside an hour on the next four Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 to join Pastor Kuchta at 3109 North Union in answering from God's Word questions that have been being asked for years.
"I will be using God';s Word, the Ten Commandments, the Apostle's Creed, and the Lord's Prayer as springboards to begin each session," Pastor Kuchta explained, "and my format will be cancelled anytime God has other plans for the group.

AGO Sponsoring Demonstration of Pipe Organ at St. Mary's

The American Guild of Organists is sponsoring a video and demonstration concerning the pipe organ - conveying lots of good information in a palatable form for the layperson, according to Connie Van Ausdall, organist at St. Mary's and a member of the AGO.
"Pulling Out All the Stops" will give the layperson a history of the pipe organ - how it works, a demonstration of the instrument which will include a theater organ, and acquaint the layperson with the intricate workings of the instrument.
The event is scheduled for Saturday morning at 9:30 in the St. Mary's Catholic Church basement, according to Van Ausdall. The video should last about an hour, and then Kay Sahai, AGO member and chairman of the Saturday event, will conclude with a demonstration and viewing of the pipe organ at St. Mary's.
The event is open to the public, and should be of special interest to piano students and their parents, Van Ausdall said.

SPORTS

Homecoming Candidate Crowned

Friday at halftime during the football game, the Ponca City Homecoming Queen will be selected. Candidates this year are Amanda Hraban, Jessica Webb, Lisa Wirtz, Carrie Evans, Sophomore Attendant and Nikki Terry, Junior Attendant.

End of First Nine Weeks

The end of the first nine weeks in Ponca City Schools will be Oct. 16.

Frontier PTO Holds Meeting

Frontier Parent Teacher Organization will be holding their next meeting Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Several things have been put on the agenda like planning the Halloween Carnival, PTO Reading Derby and the upcoming Book Fair.
Also a reminder to parents, the Reading Derby has started so help the students turn in their books they read.

Roosevelt Students Sell Coupons

Roosevelt Elementary School students are participating in a PTA-sponsored fund-raiser by selling 25% discount coupons, good at any JC Penney store in the USA until Nov. 14. The coupon sells for $5 and purchases made over $50 will receive an additional $5 discount. Coupons may be purchased from participating Roosevelt students, or from Roosevelt PTA members.

Frontier Schools Education Events

Frontier Community Education is beginning to schedule a series of events for the fall term. On Oct. 12, 19 and 26, there will be a Basic Computer Class taught by Lauri Kelly from 8:30-11:00 a.m. in Frontier North Computer Lab. Cost of the class is $50 per person. To enroll call 723-4360 or 723-4271. A minimum of 10 participants are needed to hold a class and they cannot serve more than 20 in one class.

Tonkawa Holds Contest

Tonkawa kindergarten through fifth graders are invited to enter a contest sponsored by Northern Oklahoma College. Kindergarten classes will be involved in a coloring contest and first through fifth graders will be submitting a poem and poster. The theme will be "Say No To Alcohol And Other Drugs" and prizes will be awarded Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Walcher Conference Center at NOC. The deadline for the contest is Oct. 14.

No School

Ponca City Schools will not have classes on Oct. 17 and 18 due to Fall Break. Classes will resume again on Oct. 21.

New Program For Kids

Pioneer Technology Center will be working with the Ponca City Fire Department in a new program called Work-based Education. The program is designed to partner a business or industry and provide on-site instruction to employees.
Mary Scott, Pioneer Technology Center's adult basic education instructor, began the program after attending an intensive training session at the state department. The training sessions emphasized how businesses or industry could increase performance and quality in employees and the organization.
Marilyn Andrews, mayor of Ponca City, attended a meeting on Aug. 9 to discuss work-based education and how the city departments could benefit from this program. Larry Mullikan, Ponca City fire chief, and Bill Hicks, deputy chief, formed an advisory committee to see if the plan would be feasible for the fire department.
The advisory committee, Mullikan, Hicks, H.L. Van Arsdell, Gary Taylor and Mary Scott decided to concentrate in the areas of communication, complete documentation of work and a follow-up plan on public relations for families, victims and the community.
"My future goal for the fire department is to computerize it to help make our work more efficient," said Mullikan. "If we can put the work-based education program into place at an early stage, the employees will already be trained with the necessary computer skills that will help them in documentation of reports, forms, documents and charts."

Enriching After-School Learning

Helping your children with their homework shows them you care about their education and may help them perform better in school.
To be able to help, you need to find out what your children are studying. Speak to your child's teacher and ask for an outline of this year's curriculum. Then ask if they have suggestions about how you can work with your child at home.
Parents can expand a child's learning experience with fun activities that don't seem like work. Think of things related to the curriculum that you can do.
If the class is studying American History, find local historic spots to visit. If they are learning about plants, take your children on a nature walk. To see what they have learned, ask them to teach you about plants.
Reading with your child is always helpful. Select stories or subjects that back-up their classroom studies.
Since parents often need to help children with school projects, keep materials around the house that children can use to construct projects. Cardboard, boxes, fabric scraps, construction paper and paint come in handy when the assignment is to build something about a story or event.
Whether playing after school or working on a school project, construction toys provide a wide range of fun learning activities. that make it fun for children.

SPORTS

Tonight's High School Football

Ponca City hosts Bartlesville
Where: Sullins Stadium.
When: Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Rankings: Neither team is ranked.
Records: Ponca City is 3-2, 0-2, Bartlesville is 1-4, 0-2.
Last Year: Ponca City won, 34-14.
Injuries: The Wildcats are banged up. RB/DB Dennis Shields is out as are several linemen, including Aaron Kreger.
Importance: Ponca City and Bartlesville are both looking for their first district win.
Radio: WBBZ (1230 AM), Ponca City.
Weather: Cool, gametime temperature expected in mid-60s.
Outlook: Ponca City will be favored in this Homecoming matchup despite limping into the game with numerous injuries. Passing game could be key. State papers say 20-16 and 20-10 Ponca.

Injuries Force Po-Hi Back to Square One

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
It's back to square one for football coach Rick Sodowsky and the Wildcats.
Sodowsky had plans to change personnel in an effort to improve his team's offensive performance for tonight's Homecoming game against Bartlesville.
He will be making some changes. Just not the ones he wanted to, or for the reason he wanted.
Injuries and illness have left some big holes for him to fill and for the time being his efforts to fine tune the offense has been put on the back burner.
"We are going to keep it real simple," he said prior to the Poncans' final workout Thursday.
Tailback/fullback/safety Dennis Shields is out for tonight with an ankle injury and Sodowsky can only hope he'll be back for next week's game against Tulsa Washington. Linemen Aaron Kreger and Jason Fowler will also be on the sidelines. Kreger has a knee injury. Fowler missed practices this week with the flu.
The Wildcats will replace Shields by committee. Billy Swygert will be at tailback tonight with some help from newcomer Kentrell Wimms.
On defense, Mark Smith will start at safety with relief from Chance Throop.
Stockton Graves and Throop will move back to alternating at fullback.
In the line, senior Dan DiFeo (5-11, 233) will replace Kreger (6-4, 264) at defensive tackle. On offense, Nick Steichen (5-8, 212) and David Killman (5-11, 225) will combine to fill in at offensive guard.
Replacing Fowler (6-2, 234) on offense will be Robert Warrior (6-0, 208).
"As you can see, we not only lose experience, we lose size," Sodowsky points out. "We're replacing 264 and 234 pounds with 212 and 208."
That could be a problem going against Bartlesville's defensive front that averages 221 pounds.
On the other side of the line, the Bruins average 215 pounds along the offensive line.
"That's not real big (compared to other teams the Cats play)," Sodowsky notes. "But it's good size.
"The trouble is their fullback weighs more than their linemen."
That will be the main concern for the defense, trying to slow Bartlesville's 5-11, 235-pound fullback Shanton Burgess.
"He ran for over 100 yards against Stillwater last week," Sodowsky points out. The Wildcats had a hard time rushing for 100 yards against the Pioneers as a team.
Burgess will probably be joined in the backfield this week by tailback Brandon Hastings (5-11, 195).
Bartlesville is pretty well balanced in their run-pass ratio, but Sodowsky will gamble his defensive backs can cover the Bartlesville receivers one-one-one.
"We're going to put seven people in the box and see if we can stop the run," he said.

Lady Cats Advance To State Tournament

Ponca City's Lady Wildcat volleyball team advanced to the state tournament with straight-set wins over Owasso and Tulsa Union in the regional tournament at the old boys' gym at the high school Thursday.
The Po-Hi girls are one of eight teams that will play for the Class 5A state title at the University of Central Oklahoma fieldhouse next Saturday. The double elimination state tournament starts at 9 a.m.
The Lady Cats got off to a bit of a slow start against Owasso in the first round of the regional tournament, winning 15-11. But they recovered to close out the match 15-7.
"The girls were real nervous to start against Owasso although we've played them four times in the past week," Po-Hi coach Steve McKay said. "Plus, Owasso played pretty well. But I guess if you don't play your best and still win, it's a pretty good sign. And we got stronger as the game went on."
Tiffani Essary had seven kills in that match, Heather Roth had three kills and eight assists, Crystal Suggs had two kills and six assists and Lauren Brune two kills and three assists.
On the service, in the first game, Suggs served seven points with two aces while Brune served five points. In the second game, Suggs served seven points with two aces, "and Megan Tomek came in with a couple of aces," the coach reported.
In the finals against Union - a 15-10, 15-7 upset winner over No. 2 seeded Bartlesville - the Poncans sailed past the Lady Redskins, 15-5, 15-4.
"Union is a good team and usually plays better than that," McKay said. "They must have expended a lot of their energy against Bartlesville. It was just serving practice for us."
Brune served 10 straight points with two aces and Suggs had four service points with two aces in the first game. In the second game, Brune served five points, Suggs had a pair of aces and Roth also served well, according to the coach.
Essary had eight kills and a block in that match while Brune had one kill and Amanda Hraban had three kills and a block.
"The girls have really played well in the past couple of weeks," McKay said. "Aileen Jackson, Hraban and Brune are all passing the ball really well, setting up the points."
The Cats will get a much deserved break, "this is our first weekend off since Aug. 10," the coach said, before starting work toward the state tournament
The pairings for the state tournament have not been announced, but McKay figures the Lady Cats will probably be seeded fourth in the East and will play the West's No. 1 team - either Edmond Santa Fe (the four-time defending champion) or Norman.

Bartlesville, Ponca City Are Alike in Many Ways

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
New Bartlesville coach Lee Brower feels his team and the Ponca City Wildcats are a lot alike - in some not so pleasant ways.
Both teams lost big to Stillwater in the past two weeks, Ponca City by 42-7 two weeks ago and Bartlesville by 48-13 last week.
Both teams have also suffered from key injuries. The Bruins lost junior cornerback Tevon Austin two weeks ago and last week saw tailback Zac Willis go down with a knee injury and defensive tackle Jason Barnett went out with a stomach pull.
"Both teams (Ponca City and Bartlesville) lost rather solidly to Stillwater," Brower notes. "I don't know how that matches us up, but I know we both match up better than we did against Stillwater."
Both teams are 0-2 in District 6A-4 and face an early must- win situation.

"If either team hold any playoff ambitions, they need to start winning pretty quick," Brower said.
The first-year Bartlesville coach is trying to take a philosophical outlook on his injury situation.

"Injuries are part of football," he says. "Everybody has 'em. But I know the teams that play the best in the last half of the season are the ones that are the healthiest.
"The kids we are having to put on the field because of injuries just don't have the experience we need."
By all accounts, the Bruins, despite a 1-4 record, are playing better that they did last year. But Brower says a couple of things are keeping his team out of the win column.
"We are giving up too many big plays and we're not making any big plays ourselves."
Brower is especially concerned by his team's breakdowns in the kicking game.
"Last week we had a punt blocked, and for the second week in a row we had a kickoff run back for a touchdown."
Stillwater blocked a Bartlesville punt - after a bad snap - on the Bruins' first series. The Pioneers recovered on the 22 and took just three plays to reach the end zone.
Just before halftime, Bartlesville scored with the help of a 67-yard pass play that carried to the Stillwater 12. But the Pioneers ran the ensuing kickoff back for a touchdown to make the score 41-7 at the intermission.
Bartlesville quarterback Shawn Tate was 5-of-8 passing for 89 yards on the night.
Meanwhile, fullback Shanton Burgess (5-11, 235) rushed for 120 yards on nine carries and one touchdown.
Tailback Brandon Hastings, a 5-11, 185 pound sophomore, stepped in when Willis went down and rushed for 43 yards on four carries.
The Bruins have become a passing team, but not by design, according the Brower.
"When you're behind, you have to throw the ball," the coach said.
But the Bruins can, and do, run the ball well.
"I'm just not sure we run as well as Ponca City does," Brower said.

Bucs Overpower Youthful JV Squad, 39-6

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
TONKAWA - Tonkawa's Buccaneers took a break from the District A-5 wars but maintained their momentum with a 39-6 win over the Ponca City junior varsity here Thursday night.
The Wildcats were a victim of "supply-side" football as a number of JV regulars were held out to "trickle up" and fill in for injured varsity players for tonight's Homecoming game against Bartlesville.
The Poncans were also victimized by their own mistakes - which included four turnovers. Tonkawa cashed in two Ponca City fumbles for early scores in breaking to a 20-0 first quarter lead.
The Bucs were in front 27-0 at halftime and two third period TDs finished their scoring.
Ponca City avoided the shutout with a fourth quarter, 14-play 65-yard drive. Tailback Toby Red Leaf bowled over for the score on fourth-and-goal from the three.

In between, Tonkawa dominated, rushing for 235 yards, helped out by a couple of cross-country touchdown runs and added 125 yards through the air.

The Ponca Citians fumbled on their second play from scrimmage and Tonkawa recovered at the 22. Three plays later tailback Kevin Randall broke into the end zone from 2 yards out.

On the night, Kevin Randall rushed for 119 yards on 14 carries and scored two touchdowns.
Just minutes later, Tonkawa recovered a fumbled snap from center at the Po-Hi 45 and scored in four plays with quarterback Chris Bilyeu throwing to Jeremy Soucek, who broke a tackle at the 5 to complete the 26-yard scoring play.
Just before the end of the first period, Tonkawa drove 57-yards, with help from two Ponca City penalties, to a third TD with Randall rambling 26 yards for the score.
The Poncans stiffened in the second quarter, but the Bucs worked their two-minute drill to drive 61-yards in seven plays to score with 20 seconds remaining.
That TD came on a 7-yard pass from Bilyeu to tight end Steven Wilkerson.
As both teams substituted freely in the second half, the final Tonkawa scores came via long distance.
Fullback Eric Greenfield broke off a 41-yard TD run with 5:23 remaining in the third period. Then, with 35 seconds remaining in the third, ninth-grade running back Scott Klufa scampered 50 yards around the right side.
Red Leaf finished the night with 34 yards on 11 carries, Monte Meredith had 17 yards on 11 tries and Joe Roland carried seven times for 17 yards.
"This was a good break for our team," Tonkawa coach Steve Love said. "We've had three tough district games and we kinda took it easy on the kids in practice this week.
"We got to play everybody and no one was seriously hurt. I know Ponca City had to play some young players because of injuries on the varsity team."
The Bucs, 5-1 overall, 4-0 in district play, resume league action next Thursday against Kiefer here.
The Po-Hi JVs, now 2-4, are scheduled to play the Sand Springs JVs Monday.
Tonkawa 39, Ponca City JV 6
Ponca City 0 0 0 6 - 0
Tonkawa 20 7 12 0 - 39
Scoring
Tonkawa - K. Randall 2 run (run failed)
Tonkawa - Soucek 26 pass from Bilyeu (Wilkerson pass from Bilyeu)
Tonkawa - K. Randall 26 run (kick failed)
Tonkawa - Wilkerson 17 pass fropm Bilyeu (Burris kick)
Tonkawa - Greenfield 41 run (kick failed)
Tonkawa - Klufa 50 run (kick failed)
Ponca City - Red Leaf 3 run (pass failed)
Statistics
Ponca Tonkawa
First Downs 11 14
Rushes, yards 45-94 31-235
Passing yards 57 125
Comp-attempts 7-14-1 8-16-0
Punts 3-33 3-28
Fumbles-lost 6-3 0-0
Penalties-yards 3-20 9-90
Individual Statistics
Rushing - Ponca City: Johnson 3-39, Roland 11-34, Red Leaf 9-28, Meredith 11-17, Patterson 1-89, Lieb 2-3, Ray 5-(-6), Bolin 5-(-18). Tonkawa: K. Randall 14-119, Klufa3-59, Greenfield 1-41, S. Randall 4-23, Hough 3-13, Durbin 2-7, Tautfest 2-(-2), Bilyeu 2-(-12), Bristow 12-(-13)
Passing - Ponca City: Bolin 2-4-0 9, Ray 5-10-1 48. Tonkawa: Bilyeuu 8-16-0 125
Receiving - Ponca: Stewart 4-41, Hill 2-13, Sindelar 1-3. Tonkawa: Soucek 4-69, Estes 1-25, Wilkerson 1-17, Stevenson 1-11, Randall 1-3

PC Ninth Rolls After Halftime

After battling to a 0-0 halftime deadlock, the Ponca City ninth grade varsity footballers poured in 28 second-half points to defeat Enid Waller here Thursday night 28-7.
Waller took the lead on an 8-yard run early in the third quarter but that seemed to get the Poncans going.
The Cougars responded with 28 straight points.
Quarterback Josh Young scored on a 2-yard run and added the conversion to put the Poncans up 8-6 and then Ricky Lee capped their final third quarter drive with a 20-yard TD dash. Lee also added the conversion and the Poncans led 16-7 after three.

Deandre Dewberry's 35-yard fourth-quarter jaunt upped the margin to 22-7 and then Lee ended the game on a 55-yard run as the gun sounded.

The 4-1 Cougars are 2-0 in the conference and are off until Oct. 21 when they travel to Blackwell.

"We came out in the second half and played really well, especially after their score, said head coach Keith Chronister. "The kids gave a real good effort."

8th Graders Win, Lose

Ponca City's eighth grade teams had mixed results Thursday as the Blue team won 20-18 in overtime at Enid Emerson and the Reds lost 34-0 at home against Enid Waller.
In the Blues' game, Ponca City led 12-6 at the half but a third-quarter Emerson score left the teams tied at 12 at the end of regulation.
The Blues got the ball first and tailback Steven Michael ran the same play three straight times for the TD, which came from a yard out. Michael again got the call on the conversion and smashed into the end zone for a 20-12 lead.
Emerson came back to score on third down but fumbled on the conversion run and the Poncans recovered to seal the win.
Ponca City got on the board first with a 55-yard Matt Helms run on the second play of the game. The Poncans then went up 12-0 on a 1-yard Michael run.
Enid used the big play to get back into it , scoring on runs of 36 and 40 yards.
The Blues improved to 4-1 and are off until Oct. 29 when they travel to Stillwater.
"Our offensive line played a pretty good football game," said head coach Mark Huster, "and we ran real well. Defensively, we had a couple breakdowns and gave up the long runs, but that tailback of theirs was fast and I thought they held us all night."
In the Reds' loss to Waller, Enid scored 14 first period points and then added touchdowns in the second, third and fourth quarters to record the 34-0 win.
The Reds are now 2-4 on the season and are also off until the 29th when they host Enid Longfellow.

Softball Tryouts

Tryouts Saturday (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) and Sunday (2-4 p.m.) at the Lady Wildcat Softball Field for a girls 14-and-under fast pitch traveling team.

Softball Meeting

Ponca City Softball Association to meet Tuesday at 6:30 at St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, 1715 E. Prospect.