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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday, October 17, 1996

LOCAL
Officers After Lone Suspect In Crime Spree
Director of Indian Affairs Commission To Speak at Standing Bear Unveiling
Nearly News
Train Speed Limit on Traffic Agenda
CHAMBER NEWS
Juveniles Sentenced To Community Service
SJRMC Pediatrics Unit Offers Hints to Help Child
Letters Say:
Circle of Bison, Eagle Formed By Native American Foundation

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
Mildred I. Corzine Storm
Mark Reese Penoi

Services Pending
William O. Smith

Funerals
Loyd Thompson
O.A. Puryear

SPORTS
PC Harriers Conference Champions
Thursday Night Football in Area
Taylor's Play Was Special

LOCAL

Officers After Lone Suspect In Crime Spree

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
An armed and dangerous suspect remains at large in the Ponca City area, according to the Police Department. The suspect has been positively identified as 31-year-old Zane Cavanaugh, a former California resident who carries a lengthy list of violent criminal convictions, according to the department.
The suspect allegedly bound, gagged and beat a Ponca City resident in the 400 block of South Peachtree Street at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday. The subject reportedly took a .38-caliber revolver and was also armed with a knife.
The suspect left in a 1981 Chevrolet pickup. At 7:47 p.m., a man at the Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, informed local police that a man had stolen his red 1996 Ford pickup and left westbound on U.S. 60.
Subsequently, a resident notified the PCPD of a one-vehicle rollover one mile west of Waverly Street on U.S. 60. The PCPD then advised the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Kay County Sheriff's Office of the situation.
The driver, who was reportedly injured, ran from the scene. Cavanaugh is described as a white man approximately 6 feet or 6-feet, 2-inches, with several tattoos. He weighs about 160 pounds, has long brown hair and a mustache. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white T-shirt, black cap and brown pants.
"Zane Cavanaugh is armed and dangerous. We have a list of previous convictions that are very serious. Residents should contact the police immediately, if they have information on his location," said Police Chief Raymond Ham.
Kay County Sheriff Marion VanHoesen confirmed that deputies assisted the PCPD in patrolling the area throughout the night. Officers from PCPD and deputies continue to search for Cavanaugh.
Wednesday evening's crime spree includes the robbery, two stolen vehicles and larceny from a residence. Officers located the first truck wrecked near the 700 block of South Waverly Street.

Director of Indian Affairs Commission To Speak at Standing Bear Unveiling

Among the governmental, tribal and business leaders who will be at the podium to present brief messages at the Standing Bear Monument unveiling ceremony Oct. 26 will be Barbara A. Warner, the first female executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission. Mrs. Warner is also a member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma.
Warner has an M.B.A. in management and bachelor's degrees in sociology and English. She currently serves as a commissioner on the Governor's Commission on Community Service, as a member of the Native American Education and Cultural Authority, the Standing Bear Memorial Artist Selection Committee, the Advisory Board of the Native American Preparatory School, the Advisory Board of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism, the State-Tribal Economic Development Task Force, and the University of Oklahoma American Indian Task Force, among others.
Since assuming her position with the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission in November 1993, Warner has been requested to address both in-state and out-of-state tribal leaders' forums on state-tribal relations and has been a featured speaker or keynote at numerous tribal and non-tribal forums in Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Montana, Washington, D.C., New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as in Canada.
Other areas of expertise include management, needs assessment, program and project evaluation, and grant writing. Since 1991, she has written proposals which have been funded in grants totaling more that $10 million.
Before coming to the Commission, she was employed with state, private, and tribal governments and organizations and worked for several years in a university setting.
Warner and her two boys, ages 15 and 11, participate in powwows and other cultural events in Oklahoma and other parts of the nation.
Additionally, she was recently named as the recipient of the "Leadership Award" at the 1996 Minority Enterprise Awards Banquet, sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Native American Business Development Center.

Nearly News

NN apologizes for moving Republican headquarters in a recent story. Instead of the address reported, the Republicans are really located at 620 East Comanche in Suite 3, and will be happy to greet visitors. They have campaign literature for distribution, and still have some memorabilia to sell. Their phone number is 765-5105.

Train Speed Limit on Traffic Agenda

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Once again, a request from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to allow the repeal a city ordinance dealing with the regulation of train speeds passing through the city comes before the Traffic Commission on Friday at 1:15 p.m. at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Last meeting, members expressed their concern that a potential law suit could be filed against the city if the ordinance is not repealed. However, the board does not want to jeopardize safety.
T. Mike Power, manager of Network Planning for BNR, attended the Traffic Commission's June meeting. He stated that Burlington wants the speed limit raised to 55, so the trains can get through town quicker.
"We are a business and need to operate efficiently," the Fort Worth executive said. "People have got to assume responsibility around trains," said Power. "Slower trains give people a false sense of security."
Power confirmed that 12 to 18 trains pass through the city each day. "The Federal Railroad Association and Burlington routinely audit the tracks in terms of safety," he added.
Power emphasized the railroad's desire to cooperate with the city and work out any concerns.
Subsequently, the railroad company provided a copy of a supreme court case which BNR believes gives the railroad jurisdiction over train speed limits. It is the City Attorney's opinion that federal law preempts Ponca City's ordinance setting train limits passing through town, according to Mike Lane, traffic engineer. Furthermore, the attorney feels the court case supports BNR's position.
Fifty-five is the maximum speed Burlington would travel through the city, Powers confirmed.
Currently, the speed limit for trains traveling north of Highland Avenue is 40 miles per hour. The limit is 30 miles per hour for trains traveling south of Highland Avenue.
The request has been tabled by the board at three previous meetings. A representative of Conoco's Safety Division is expected to attend.

CHAMBER NEWS

By APRIL JOHNSON KINZIE
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
CEO Selection Committee Update
Members of the C.E.O. Selection Committee sequestered themselves for over five hours in the board room of the Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday and began interviewing applicants for the position of the CEO/president for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
While no applicants have been eliminated, the committee chose to interview applicants that live farthest from Ponca City by phone.
Questions to the applicants were of a varied nature and dealt with such subjects as formal education, past chamber job experience, professional experience, civic involvement and current commitments.
The Selection Committee was to meet again to review the results of the first interviews and will continue working toward narrowing down the list of candidates as directed by the Chamber Board. The top four or five candidates will be brought in for interviews and the finalist is to be selected by the Board of Directors. Any questions or comments' can be referred to Tim Burg, chairman of the board, at 765-2049.
Ribbon Cutting
Amazin' Hair People, Inc., 108 North Fifth, will have its "Relocation and Grand Opening" celebration Tuesday at 10 a.m. You are cordially invited to attend and see what's new at Bonnie's shop.
Ground Breaking
Throop Lawn and Garden Equipment, will be having its official ground breaking ceremony on Oct. 29th at 2 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend and show support for Tom and Leslie Throop in their new venture.
"Breakfast of Champions"
The next "Breakfast of Champions" is scheduled for 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, of 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 fourteen 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.
Last, but not least, 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 R.S.V.P before all the spaces are filled.
Business After Hours
The next edition of the Chamber's Business After Hours will be sponsored by Bowker Auto Mall, located at 2500 North Fourteenth. The "BAH" get together is scheduled for next Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.
This will be an ideal opportunity to see this newly-remodeled facility and to learn how this business is growing in Ponca City. So, make plans to attend Tuesday, and as usual, don't forget to bring your business cards.

Voters Should Apply Soon If Seeking Absentee Ballots

NEWKIRK - Voters who need absentee ballots mailed to them for the Nov. 5 general election should apply now, Kay County election board secretary Carol Stafford said today.
Although the election board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. Oct. 30, Stafford urged voters to apply early because at least two mail transactions must occur before voting day - the board must mail the ballots to the voter and the voter has to return the voted ballots by mail.
Stafford said any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election for which he or she is eligible, and no reason is even necessary to vote absentee.
"While anyone can vote absentee without giving a reason, the law still provides several excuses and it is to the advantage of some voters to use one of them," she said.
By stating one of the following reasons on their applications, voters can activate some special conditions that make it easier for them to use absentee ballots:
- Voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended can apply for absentee ballots. They must apply by mail or by telegraph.
- For voters confined to nursing homes, an absentee voting board actually goes to the nursing home a few days before the election and sets up a small polling place so they can vote similarly to those at a regular precinct polling place.
- Military personnel and U.S. residents living overseas, along with their spouses and dependents, can vote absentee without being registered but may only apply by mail. Military personnel should contact their voting service officers. Oklahoma residents living overseas can get forms and information at any U.S. military installation or from any U.S. embassy or consulate.
Registered voters can vote absentee in person at the Kay County election board office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31; Friday, Nov. 1, and Monday, Nov. 4.

Juveniles Sentenced To Community Service

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Ponca City youths continue to learn that crime has consequences, now that Ponca City Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor crimes.
Sixteen juveniles appeared before Associate Judge John Northcutt Tuesday for charges including trespassing, minor in possession of beer, curfew, petit larceny, assault and battery, minor in possession of tobacco and vandalism. Court Clerk Nancy Hunt indicated the majority of claims dealt with vandalism.
One juvenile returned to court for failure to comply with community service, Hunt noted. Ten youths received 105 hours of community service. The average award was 10 hours, however, one youth received 20.
"The message that we are enforcing juvenile laws and are serious about deterring crime is getting around. Most of the juveniles we are seeing are first-time offenders," she stated.
Ponca City Commissioners approved the program in June in response to the increase in crimes among local youths. In 1995, the District Attorney's office dealt with 170 offenses. Crimes which include an assault or felony will continue to be handled in district court, where the youth can be detained in a detention center.
The committee who initiated the program expressed concern not only about the increase of juvenile crime but that the kids committing crimes are getting younger. The program gears to set the youth on the right path and make parents more accountable for their children.
Effective July 1, juveniles charged with crimes of vandalism, shoplifting, trespassing, assault, battery and assault and battery have been brought before a judge within two to three weeks.
"You can make a mistake, receive your punishment and still become a contributing member of society," said Sherri Tapp, Court Clerk Supervisor.
Juvenile court is closed to the public due to the issue of confidentiality for children under 18 years of age.

SJRMC Pediatrics Unit Offers Hints to Help Child

(Editor's Note: October is Child Health Month for the American Academy of Pediatrics. This informational article is the first in a series brought to you in recognition of Child Health Month by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Pediatrics Unit.)
Is your child depressed?
If you suspect your child is depressed, you need to do more than tell him or her to "cheer up" or "snap out of it." If you don't get help right away, your child's self-esteem, school work and relationships with friends and family could be threatened.
Here are some questions to ask yourself if you think your child might be depressed.
* Does your child cry more often that in the past?
* Does he/she complain of feeling blue or empty inside?
* When things do not go your child's way, does he/she look at life as hopeless?
* Does your child have a hard time falling asleep at bedtime, or does he/she awaken in the middle of the night and have trouble going back to sleep?
* Has your child lost interest in his/her favorite activities?
* Does your child spend more time alone, away from friends and family?
* Has your child gained or lost weight in recent weeks?
* Does your child sometimes talk about hurting himself/herself?
* Does he/she seem more worn out and tired than in the past?
If you answered "yes' to several of these questions, talk to your child's pediatrician.
Before referring you to a child psychiatrist or psychologist, he or she will rule out medical conditions with symptoms that are like symptoms of depression.

Letters Say:

Letters appearing in The News do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies or beliefs of The News. Letters will be accepted only when they are signed and include addresses and phone numbers of writers. Unsigned letters will be discarded. All letters submitted become the property of The News. No letter will be returned. We reserve the right to reject or to correct letters considered unsuitable. Letters may be edited to conserve space. We specifically decline letters for or against candidates for office.
Editor, The News,
Workers' compensation costs continue to be one of the most contentious issues facing our state. We must continue working to cut costs and we will, but we must also examine the effectiveness of a number of recent reforms to the system.
For example, in 1994 the legislature passed House Bill 1004, one of the state's most comprehensive workers' compensation reforms. This measure provided for the tough enforcement of anti-fraud laws; prohibited the solicitation of claims by doctors and lawyers; created a new medical fee schedule, which cut physician costs by 6.8 percent; established the "certified workplace medical plan" which allows employers to provide medical care at lower costs, and, created the independent medical examiner system, which allows the use of impartial doctors to determine the extent of an employees injuries.
These reforms are working. For example, these reforms have cut costs enough for the State Property and Casualty Board to cut rates by 4.5 percent earlier this year.
And, according to the Oklahoma Insurance Department's actuary the state has achieved enough savings to warrant a reduction of 14 percent. I fully expect to see even more cuts in the near future.
Other state agencies are also working to cut workers' comp rates. Oklahoma's Vo-Tech system has a strategic plan to educate Oklahoma companies about employee safety at no cost to the employer.
This is a unique approach to economic development. By providing free of charge safety training to Oklahoma's businesses, we make them more efficient and productive, while providing safer work environments for Oklahoma's employees.
So far the department has offered more than 40,000 employees and 600 employers safety training tailored to meet their specific needs. Many of the businesses now enjoy:
· fewer injuries and workers compensation claims;
· increased productivity throughout their companies;
· lower workers compensation insurance rates;
· fewer fines and less equipment damage.
In other words, we are cutting workers' compensation costs and having a positive impact on Oklahoma's small business community. But, we aren't finished and I pledge to continue working to cut costs during the coming legislative session.
Sen. Paul Muegge

Circle of Bison, Eagle Formed By Native American Foundation

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
In recent months, two elite groups, the Circle of The Bison and the Circle of The Eagle have formed as a result of major contributions to the Standing Bear Native American Park development.
Recently the Circle of the Bear and Circle of the Drum have also been formed for donors who have pledged lesser amounts to the Standing Bear Native American Park project. All members of the groups become a part of the Circle of Life designed to promote multicultural understanding.
The original 22-foot Standing Bear Monument will be unveiled in a ceremony Oct. 26 at the 63-acre Standing Bear Park in Ponca City.
The Native American Foundation has created the concept for the monument and park to honor and recognize the contributions of the Native American peoples.
The acquisition of the park, sculpting and erection of the monument, park landscaping and construction of a reflection pond, and the building of a viewing court and eternal flame at the foot of the monument are all a part of Phase I, as programmed by the Native American Foundation. Phase II will include the construction of a large museum and cultural center in the park.
Members of the Circle of Eagle is extended to those donors who have pledged or donated $25,000 and up. For their contribution, Eagle members each receive a 32-inch bronze maquette of the Standing Bear Monument, charter membership in the Phase II Cultural Center and permanent on-site bronze plaque recognition in Standing Bear Park.
Members of the Circle of Bison is offered to those donors who have pledged $15,000 or more. Each member in this Circle receives a 23-inch bronze of Standing Bear and permanent on-site recognition in the Park.
The 32-inch maquette's have been cast in an edition of only 60 and the remaining unsold numbered statues are currently being offered to the public at $6,000.
Circle of Bear members are those who have donated $500 or more and will have their names preserved on a special on-site plaque in Standing Bear Park. Circle of the Drum membership is extended to those who donate $25 and up and will have their names preserved on an on-site stone replica of a Native American drum.
For more information about the Circles of Life, or purchase of the 32- inch or 18-inch bronze maquettes of Standing Bear, call (405) 762-5651 or write Ponca City Native American Foundation, P.O. Box 111, Ponca City, OK 74602.

NEWS BRIEFS

Family Swim - Kids, bring your parents to Community Pool Fridays at 6 p.m. for a splashing good time. Cost is $3 for families or free to YMCA members. For more information, contact the YMCA, 765-5417.

Standing Bear Memorabilia - Tickets for a drawing to be held Oct. 26, 1996 at the Standing Bear Monument unveiling for an intricately beaded walking stick; a satin star quilt, created by the Ponca Tribe; and a Circle of Life blanket donated by the Kaw Nation can be purchased at the Standing Bear gift shop located in the lobby of Pioneer Bank and Trust.

Fire - Ponca City firefighters extinguished a hay bale on fire at East Hartford Avenue and North Pecan Street at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday before the fire ignited grass close to the housing addition, according to an official from the department.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 16-year-old girl after officials from Po-Hi requested an officer at 9:54 a.m. Wednesday related to possible contraband. The girl was charged with possession of marijuana. A second 16-year-old girl was arrested at 1:33 p.m. at the police department on charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Burglary - The Ponca City Police Department received notice that a television and VCR were stolen from Southside Baptist Church, 1518 South Fifth Street. An officer took a report at 2:36 p.m. Wednesday.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 2500 block of East Prospect at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday.

Stolen - A resident in the 500 block of North Third Street reported property stolen from the home. An officer took a burglary report.

Subjects Held - Two 10-year-old boys were arrested at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday for destruction of private property.

In Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old woman in the 400 block of South Palm Street at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday.

Grass Fire - Three Ponca City firefighters extinguished a grass fire five miles south on U.S. 177 at 8:26 p.m. Wednesday. Driver Tim Yandell, with the PCFD, reported the cause of the fire, which burned 10 acres of land, was unknown.

DEATHS

Mildred I. Corzine Storm

Mildred I. Corzine Storm, former Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1996, in Columbia, S.C. She was 76.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 27, 1996, at the Ponca City First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Shives Funeral Home, Columbia, S.C.
Mildred I. Corzine Storm was born in Mattoon, Ill., the daughter of John Ray and Inez (Ames) Corzine. She was married to Rex Lynn Storm and made her home in Ponca City. Mrs. Storm was a member of the Ponca City First United Methodist Church and was active in church and civic affairs.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R.R. (Ann) Dowdy of Columbia S.C., and Mrs. D.D. (Lynn) Hatton of Ponca City; four grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Storm's name to a charity of choice.

Mark Reese Penoi

Mark Reese Penoi, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. He was 87.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Ponca City First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Monty Fey, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Monday.
Mark Reese Penoi was born Sept. 15, 1909, in Anadarko, the son of pioneer parents Mark and Eloise (Reese) Penoi, who settled there before statehood. He was a descendant of the Cherokee and Laguna Pueblo tribes. Penoi grew up in Anadarko, played football on the Anadarko High School team and graduated in 1927. He attended Anadarko Business College.
On June 6, 1936, he was married to Lorell Cooper in Pawhuska and began employment with Continental Construction and Telephone Company in 1938. He retired as a First Class Pipefitter from Conoco in 1970 after 38 years of service. Penoi was a Camp Fire volunteer at Camp McFadden, and helped keep the camp in working order. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and a member of the Cherokee Field Trial Club. Penoi was an outdoorsman, an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed boating and camping with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Lorell "Lou;" one son, Zandel Conover Penoi of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Sharon) Armstrong of Bartlesville, and Pamela Iron of Tahlequah; one brother, Dr. Charles R. Penoi of El Reno; one sister, Eloise Schafer of Needles, Calif.; three granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mildred Stearns and Una Conover.
Casket bearers will be Norman Edwards, Ken Armstrong, Tom Thomas, Jim Nider, Terry Middlebusher, and Kevin Graham. Honorary bearers will be Levi Iron, Perry LeClair, Bud Herard, Dr. Bob Gibson, Frank Walker, Omer Bottrell, Roy Garten and Jess Sodowsky.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Penoi's name to the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union, Ponca city, OK 74601, or to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1442, Ponca City, OK 74602.
The family will be at 625 East Hartford.

Services Pending

William O. Smith
William O. "Bill" Smith, Ponca City resident, died Thursday morning, Oct. 17, 1996, at his home. He was 71. Survivors include his wife, Thresa, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

Funerals

Saturday
Loyd Thompson - Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church Worship Center. Other arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home.

O.A. Puryear - Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Ponca City. Other arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home.

SPORTS

PC Harriers Conference Champions

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Po-Hi cross-country coach Kelly Chaney was one very happy camper at the Frontier Conference meet held at the Lake Ponca Pageant Area Wednesday.
He watched - and cheered - as the Wildcats ended Jenks' 10-year domination of the conference title. Ponca City edged out the No. 2 rated Trojans by four points, 54-60.
"We did it," he enthused moments after the varsity boys 3.1-mile race ended. "We finally did it. We ended Jenks' 10-year run."
It was a team effort and a gutsy one at that for the Wildcats to claim the title.
Although Paul Paschal and Sam Stalcup led the Poncans, finishing fourth and fifth overall, it took every point by all five of the top Wildcat runners to edge out the Trojans.
Chaney gave special praise to Michael Newman, who finished 20th in the field of 63 runners. He finished three places in front of the No. 5 runner for Jenks.
"Michael was really hurting," Chaney said of a back injury that has kept Newman from being at full speed for the past few weeks.
"I wasn't sure he would run," Chaney continued. "I know his mother didn't want him to, but Michael did. He felt he had to for us to have a chance to win it. He came through. We couldn't have done it without him.
Newman was not the only Ponca City runner to finish in pain.
Front runner Paschal developed a cramp in his side late in the race, but finished in 17:25, one second in front of Stalcup.
Chad Niemann was third for the Cats, finishing 11th in 18:03. Mark Oblad was 16th overall in 18:25. Newman struggled home in 18:39.
"I think I drank too much water before the race," Paschal said of the cramp that hit him for the second time in the past few weeks. "I don't want to get dehydrated, I've watched the other runners and they don't drink as much water. I may try to cut back."
However, water consumption was important for this run, which was held with the temperature in the mid-80s and with a brisk wind coming off the lake.
All that, plus a course with a number of turns, held the times up, according to Chaney.
Sapulpa's Ben Lake was the conference individual champion, followed by Jeremy Casey of Union, Clay Cosby of Jenks and the two Ponca City runners.
Jenks' top five runners finished third, eighth, ninth, 17th and 23rd for the Trojans' 60 points.
The other Wildcat varsity runners were David Metzger, 35th in 19:12 and Joe Welch, 49th in 20:11.
The Lady Wildcats finished eighth in their 2-mile run with 175 points.
Joanna Jokiniemi led the Po-Hi girls, finishing ninth in 13:31 to win All-Conference honors. Amanda Cobb was 34th in 14:24, Randi Peters 37th in 14:29, Jane Koster was 46th in 14:56 and Beth Bednarski was 49th in 15:30.
Also running for the Lady Cats were Elise Jeffries and Sydni Smith.
Sapulpa also upset the Jenks girls, winning the conference crown with 54 points to the Lady Trojans' 63.
Ponca City's Jared Colvin won the JV boys run, finishing in 16:39 to lead the Poncans to a second place finish, behind Jenks.
Stuart Snyder was sixth overall in the JV race in 19:02. Tom Engle was eighth in 19:23, Nathan Zimmerman 15th in 19:52 and Jason Ross 17th in 19:53.
In the JV girls' run, Laura Chaney was 15th in 15:23. Sara Scott was 30th in 16:36, Mary Metzger was 35th in 17:07, Carol Stangeland was 37th in 17:23 and Amanda Miller 39th in 17:26.
Ponca City has 10 days to try to heal the aches and pains before taking part in the regional cross country meet in Tulsa on Oct. 26.

Thursday Night Football in Area

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Thursday night football is not only an NFL phenomena but makes its way across the state tonight as most high schools take to the field early due to teachers meetings Friday.
In this area, all nine teams in the News' coverage area will be in action tonight.
The schedule features Newkirk hosting Drumright, Tonkawa hosting Kiefer, Morrison entertaining Copan and Billings hosting Dear Creek-Lamont. Also, Pawnee is at Sperry, Blackwell is at Tecumseh, Woodland travels to Barnsdall and Shidler is at Oaks.
The News' featured area games are both District A-5 battles: Newkirk-Drumright and Tonkawa-Kiefer.
Tonight
Drumright at Newkirk, 7:30
After Woodland and Tonkawa, which both sport 4-0 district marks, A-5 is quite jumbled. Newkirk can help set itself up for a playoff bid with a win over Drumright.
The Tigers are 2-2 in the district and 3-3 overall. Drumright is 2-3 and 3-3 and coming off a 28-15 loss to Barnsdall, a team Newkirk bested in overtime a few weeks back.
"They have a real good tailback," Newkirk head coach David Caffey said of Drumright.
And Drumright uses him more now because the Tornadoes lost their starting quarterback two weeks ago to a broken leg and now start a freshman at that position.
Newkirk running back Andy Ring is overcoming his injury problems, according to Caffey, and should be near full strength tonight.
Kiefer at Tonkawa, 7:30
This game should be little more than a speed bump as the Buccaneers speed towards a possible district championship showdown against Woodland Nov. 1.
Tonkawa is 4-0 in A-5 and 5-1 overall. Kiefer is 1-4 and 1-5.
"They only have 18 kids out so they're kind of hurting," said Tonkawa head coach Steve Love. "I don't think they will be much of a test. I just hope we're not overlooking them and thinking about Woodland."
Copan at Morrison, 7:30
The suddenly mortal Wildcats shouldn't have any problems with a weak Copan club (1-5, 0-1) despite struggling to a 4-2 start on the season and losing their first District B-3 game of the year last week against unbeaten Yale.
The district loss was Morrison's first since 1985, the last season the Wildcats failed to win a district title.
"We're dealing with a lot of emotional things right now," said head coach Joe Sindelar. "These kids have never seen two losses in a row. So, we're having to pick up some pieces. The biggest thing for us is just getting a win. That's what we need."
Sindelar hinted that some younger kids may see some increased time and reported that quarterback Ryan Luter, injured since Week 3, won't start tonight but should see some action.
Billings at Deer Creek-Lamont, 7:30
These two area clubs have both struggled this season in getting off to 0-3 District C-3 starts. Overall, DCLA is 2-4 and Billings 1-5.
The winner will have an outside chance at a playoff berth while the loser will be alone in the district cellar and contemplating basketball season.
Woodland at Barnsdall, 7:30
"They haven't played as well as I thought they would play early on," Woodland head coach Bill Pascoe says of the Panthers. "But I think they are capable of playing better. If they do, this could be a close game, but they better not put the ball on the ground eight times."
Barnsdall did fumble eight times in an earlier lopsided loss to Tonkawa.
Woodland's biggest worry this weak has been illness and injury. Of his 26 players, Pascoe said 10 missed Monday because of injury and sickness.
On a positive note, Pascoe did say that starting quarterback Tyler Barnard will start for the Cougars after missing several games with an ankle injury.
"He's still not 100 percent but he wanted to play and he was moving around okay in practice Tuesday," said Pascoe, whose club leads A-5 with a 4-0 mark and is ranked third in Class A.
Blackwell at Tecumseh, 7:30
"They're a pretty good team," Blackwell head coach Mike Monroe says of Tecumseh. "They're probably the best team we've played this year."
Blackwell is 5-1 overall and ranked ninth in the latest 4A rankings. In District 4A-2, the Maroons stand 2-1. Tecumseh is 3-3 and 1-2. Tecumseh's three losses have come against quality opponents though - 21-14 to 3A No. 1 Seminole, 21-19 to 3A No. 6 Pauls Valley and 20-0 to 4A No. 2 Cushing.
Shidler at Oaks, 7:30
Shidler (4-2, 1-2) takes a break from District C-4 action when the Tigers tackle Oaks (2-3, 1-2).
"They are big," head coach Matt Holland says of Oaks, a team that is playing 8-man football for the first time this season after competing in 11-man. "They like to just pound the football at you offensively."
Even though this is a non-district game, Holland said it is important to get the win to "keep momentum and insure a non-losing season."

Taylor's Play Was Special

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Friday night's win over Bartlesville is a prime example of why Ponca City football coach Rick Sodowsky stresses the kicking game.
It proved what can go wrong as the Poncans had a field goal and an extra point attempt blocked. It also shows how all that practice can pay off when PAT holder Brad Taylor turned what could have been a disaster into the winning points.

In the fourth overtime Friday, with the two teams trading points, Ponca City had gone up 33-27 and waas preparing to kick the extra point.

The snap to Taylor was low, but without hesitation, the senior safety-backup quarterback-special teams player picked up the ball and started to look for a way to get into the end zone.

"I saw Stockton (Graves) in the end zone," Taylor said of his first instinct to pass for the two-point conversion. "But then I saw he waa covered by two guys. So I just tucked the ball in and ran."
Taylor ran toward the corner of the end zone and leaped a Bartlesville defender to score what turned out to be the winning points in the 35-33 win.
"We had practice dwhat to do in a case like that," Taylor said.
But it was definitely a new feeling for Taylor, who came on as the Wildcat holder late in the game after practicing that position, "only two or three times."

Taylor transferred to Ponca City last year from Pond Creek, where he was a starting fullback for the eight-man Panthers as a freshman and sophomore.
That changed when he joined the Wildcats. He played quarterback with the JV team last year.
"I guess I'm just not big enough to be a fullback in this class," the 6-0, 176-pound Wildcat grinned.
He is big enough to play safety for the Cats while doubling as the backup for starting quarterback Eric Michael.
But he spends most of game night as a free safety, trying to protect against the deep threat.
He has 20 tackles to his credit for the season, getting four against Bartlesville. He also broke up two passes by the Bruins.
He has seen limited action at quarterback, but is always on call.
"It can be tough having to go in after I just came off the field on defense and am winded," Taylor said.
He also must have the knowledge of all the offensive plays and the ability to take over cold.
Taylor says the close win over Bartlesville Friday has given the team more confidence. He feels with the return of a couple of ailing or injured players, the Cats can do more that just make a good showing against Tulsa Washington this Friday.
"Washington has a lot of real quick players," he said after viewing film of the Hornet. "They get off the ball quickly. But they're not anything we can't handle.
"There are a lot of people saying if we beat Washington (3-0 in District 6A-4 and 5-1 overall) it would be an upset," Taylor said. "But we're going into the game feeling like we will win."