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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday, October 31, 1996

LOCAL
Halloween Is Gnarly Dude
Emerson, Beekman Seek Court Clerk Job
Goodno Faces Smith For County Clerk Job
McCord Wins AquaQuest Competition
Letters Say:
PTC Hosts New Program On Work-Based Education
Kaw Dam Roadway To Be Closed Friday
Tom Short Reelected For MESO Board

DEATHS
Alvin Edgar Watters
Alvin Woodrow Allen
William H. Currier
Mary Lois Marsh

NEWS BRIEFS

SPORTS
Practices Go Good For Cats
A-5 Showdown Features Bucs, Cougars
Conoco Run Team 2nd In Tulsa 15K

LOCAL

Halloween Is Gnarly Dude

Halloween is Wayne's World, especially for Wayne Hemken, who decked himself out as the Dana Carvey character "Garth" from the Wayne's World movies. Lots of little "Waynes" and "Garths" and other characters will be out tonight, trick or treating downtown and in many neighborhoods. Drivers are urged to be cautious. (News Photo by Michael Kennedy)

Emerson, Beekman Seek Court Clerk Job

NEWKIRK - Next Tuesday's court clerk election will have Republican incumbent Glenda Coussens Emerson, who has held the office since 1984, facing Democratic challenger Diane Beekman, administrative assistant for five small businesses in Ponca City.
Emerson, who spent five years as a deputy court clerk be-fore seeking election, is completing her third term in the court clerk post. She has served an appointment on the executive board of the Oklahoma State Court Clerk's Association, and has had other positions with the Northwest District County Officers Association.
When asked what her main ability for the job was, Emerson said:
"It has always been my nature to share my talents and abilities. I consider it a privilege to serve the people of this county. I am the only court clerk candidate with a thorough knowledge, the specialized experience, and qualified skill to meet the demands required of this job. Only a working understanding of this office can provide necessary direction."
When asked what issue she believes requires the greatest attention in her office, she said:
"It was easy for me to decide to run for reelection because I and my staff know that the office is at top efficiency, that nothing more can be done than has already been done or is not already in the works. I am proud of my staff and what we have accomplished for the people we serve. This office must comply with thousands of laws and rules. The court clerk must have a firm grip on today's requisites to be prepared to move forward tomorrow."
She and her husband Curt live in Blackwell and are parents of four children, Eric, Gina, Lance and Jacque.
The challenger Beekman, who said she was urged by many county voters to run for election, received a certificate in business law, accounting and business management from the Oklahoma School of Banking and Business. She currently is employed by five local businesses, and she formerly worked in the law office of her husband, the late District Judge Neal Beekman.
She said her main qualification for the elected position was "having the ability to work and manage five small businesses in a professional manner. This requires good people skills, team leadership, and a follow-through on any given task. By bringing in my knowledge and experience it will enable me to mainstream harmony within the courthouse."
When asked what issue she believes requires the greatest attention in the court clerk's office, she said:
"With my main focus on customer service it will be the professional office it must be to serve the public. To bring this office into the 21st century, we need every money-saving, timesaving tool available. These tools, gained through good leadership skills and a dedicated clerk, can accomplish this."
Beekman lives in Ponca City and has two sons, Trent and Travis.

Goodno Faces Smith For County Clerk Job

NEWKIRK - In next Tuesday's county clerk election, Democratic incumbent clerk Pam Goodno will face Republican challenger Linda K. Smith.
It will be a race between Kay County na-tives who both have courthouse experience.
Goodno, who this year marked 20 years of service in the county clerk's office, was appointed in October 1995 to complete the unexpired term of former clerk Mattie Kimbrell. She has also served as a county government auditor statewide for state auditor/inspector Clifton Scott.
When asked about her main ability for the elected post, Goodno said:
"I believe my 20 years' experience in the county clerk's office enables me to well serve the citizens of Kay County. I have 'hands-on' experience in every department within the office, having served 19 years as a deputy and this past year as county clerk."
When asked what issue requires the greatest attention, Goodno said:
"The diversity of having various departments within the clerk's office requires an administrator with training and experience, which I already have. I plan to continue good service to the public, updating practices and procedures for the future, and good management of taxpayer dollars."
She and her husband Troy live in Blackwell with their two sons, Kyle and B.J.
The challenger Smith began her working career at the courthouse in 1975, acquiring experience in the accounting departments of the Kay County treasurer and county clerk.
After a six-year family leave, Smith returned to part-time work at First National Bank, and later Southwest Business Products and Group One Inc. Realtors. In 1994, she went to work in the Kay County Treasurer's office and resigned earlier this year to campaign for the election.
When asked about her main ability for the elected post, Smith said:
"These past years have been spent working, communicating, and problem-solving with the public, both inside and outside the courthouse. My people-oriented skills along with computer, clerical and general office skills will be combined to serve the citizens. Common sense, positive attitudes and a desire to accommodate the public will be office priorities."
When asked what issue requires the greatest attention, she said:
"I believe that many people's concerns have one thing in common. They demand and expect courteous, good service. One of my goals is to meet this need and provide a customer-friendly office."
Smith and her husband Michael live in Ponca City with their two sons, Trevor and Troy.

McCord Wins AquaQuest Competition

Ponca City's McCord School fifth-graders were the first-place winners Wednesday of the Kay County Conservation District's first AquaQuest competition. Second place went to Braman School and the third-place finishers were the Ponca City's Woodlands School contestants.
The McCord team, consisting of teacher Cherise Musselman and students Sarah Edens, Zac Engle, Monica Cardwell, Kyla Lewis and Amanda Neal, scored 174 total points and will represent Kay County in area competition later. Each member also earned a conservation district T-shirt.
With conservation district associate board member Joe Caughlin asking the ecology-related questions, each school played two games. In the final runoff between McCord and Braman, the score was 99-54. Earlier McCord scored 75 points to Woodlands' 31, and Braman outscored Woodlands, 35-31.
Representing the Braman School and earning ribbons were teacher Clint Arnold and students Carol Blake, Kay McConnell, Steve Kammerzell, Stephen Prince and Justin Clark. Braman totaled 89 team points.
Representing the Woodlands School and earning ribbons were principal Nancy Niemann and students Scott Killman, Derek Franseen, Kisha Oakes, Jesse Light and Brittnea Lewis. Woodlands totaled 62 team points.
District staff members Gerell Oestmann, Steve Cink, Dick Zetterberg and Lonnie Stone helped with the event.

Letters Say:

Editor, The News:
I read with great interest the article on the dedication of the Standing Bear Memorial Park in Ponca City.
As a native Ponca Citian and former resident, I've witnessed many "misunderstandings" that have occurred between the local tribal and non-Indian community for many years. I've witnessed prejudices in employment and education opportunity for Indian people, to name a few. The Standing Bear Memorial Park seems to be the first step towards bridging these "misunderstandings."
Chief Standing Bear epitomizes equality for American Indians and all humans, regardless of race. Intercultural understanding goes beyond a park, to equal opportunity in employment, housing, health care, judicial justice and education.
I hope the dedication of the Standing Bear Memorial Park is truly symbolic of Ponca City's commitment to this philosophy. It is an honor to witness the first step.
Cheryl A. Wilson
Albuquerque, N.M.

Editor, The News:
With Halloween almost here, we would like to express a wish for understanding our youth.
This year, when a teenager shows up at your door and says "trick or treat," please keep in mind they are being kids and are not somewhere else being destructive. There are not too many times our young men and young women allow us to "treat" them as kids. Let's be gracious adults and rejoice that the teens of Ponca City are willing to approach us in a childlike manner and show them the respect we want them to show us.
Please remember, juvenile is not always followed by delinquent.
Thank you.
Keri K. Davis (mother)
Charlotte R. Streeter (grandmother)

PTC Hosts New Program On Work-Based Education

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 with a business or industry and provide on-site instruction to employees.
Mary Scott, Pioneer Technology Center's adult basic education/GED 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 Mullikin, Ponca City fire chief, and Dale Hicks, deputy chief, formed an advisory committee to see if the plan would be feasible for the fire department.
The advisory committee, Mullikin, Hicks, H.L. VanArsdale, Gary Reed, and 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 Mullikin. "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."
"I am working on a project with Dr. Sally Downey, Pioneer Tech assistant superintendent, to have the regular training that is required for a firefighter to count as college credit or continuing education units," said Mullikin. "Forming a partnership with a learning institution like Pioneer Tech, is the first step in moving toward this."
Anyone interested in learning more about work-based education or other classes at Pioneer Tech, call 762-8336.

Kaw Dam Roadway To Be Closed Friday

The road across Kaw Dam will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday for construction work at the dam.
Drake Rice of the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority said motorists should seek other routes to and from Ponca City during those hours and allow additional time for planned trips. Construction work should be completed no later than 4 p.m. Friday and the road will be reopened, Rice said.

Tom Short Reelected For MESO Board

Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma, Inc. reelected Ponca City's Assistant City Manager Tom Short to their Board of Directors during the association's annual meeting. Short served on the MESO board for the past six years.
Other municipal officials elected to the MESO board of directors include: Charles Burgett, Edmond; Robert Johnston, Frederick; Alva Smith, Wagoner; Bruce Decker, Pawhuska; Reuben Pulis, Kingfisher; Mike Herron, Stillwater, and Andy Richardson, Pryor.
MESO is an association of 170 units of local government in four states. The association provides information services to its members, on-site field training and correspondence training of utility workers.
Other association services include providing low interest conservation loans and electric utility systems analyses.

DEATHS

Alvin Edgar Watters

Alvin Edgar "Bill" Watters, former Bartlesville resident and father of Gary Watters of Ponca City, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, 1996, in Ponca City. He was 72.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the New Harmony Baptist Church Sanctuary, in Bartlesville, with the Rev. Bill Dudley and the Rev. Willard Lyons officiating. The James H. Teel American Legion Post 105, Bartlesville, will accord full military graveside rites in Memorial Park Cemetery following the funeral. Arrangements are under the direction of Arnold Moore Funeral Service, Bartlesville. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 1 p.m., Friday then the casket will be closed.
Alvin Edgar "Bill" Watters was born Oct. 31, 1923, in Bartlesville, the son of William E. and Velma (DeLapp) Watters. He grew up and received his education at Fish Creek School and Ramona High School in the Bartlesville area. During World War II, Watters enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
He was married to Mary Corene King on May 31, 1944, at Muskogee. During his 20 year career in the U.S. Navy, Watters served on Okinawa, Guadalcanal and at Pearl Harbor. After his honorable discharge, the family moved to Bartlesville, where Watters was employed by Reda Pump Co. for 20 years. After his retirement in 1981, he continued living in Bartlesville until he and his wife moved to Ponca City in September 1996, to live near a son. He and his wife had been attending Northeast Baptist Church in Ponca City.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Corene, of 1700 N.E. Woodlands; one son, Gary of Ponca City; one brother, Michael, of Chicago, Ill.; two grandsons, and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marie Rader.

Alvin Woodrow Allen

NEWKIRK - Alvin Woodrow Allen, Newkirk resident, died Tuesday night, Oct. 29, 1996, in the Newkirk Nursing Center. He was 83.
The funeral will be held graveside at the Newkirk Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday with Dr. William R. Chace, minister of Newkirk First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.
Alvin Woodrow Allen was born Dec. 27, 1912, in Newkirk, the son of John and Bertha (Green) Allen. He grew up and attended schools in Newkirk, graduating in 1931. After graduation he worked three years for a brother in his grocery store, then moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where he was employed, for six years, in the coffee shop of the Ambassador Hotel. He then purchased a cleaning shop, which he operated for five years.
On June 12, 1945, he was married to Rebecca Morgan in Los Angeles, Calif. After selling the cleaning shop, the couple moved to Wichita, Kan., where Allen began employment with Beech Aircraft Corp. After working at Beech for 23 years, he took early retirement and the couple moved to Newkirk in 1987. Allen was a member of the Newkirk First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca "Becky" of Newkirk; one sister, Lucille Cline of Newkirk; one brother, Jack, of Newkirk; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Harold.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Allen's name to the Newkirk First United Methodist Church, c/o Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647.

William H. Currier

LAMONT - William H. Currier, lifelong Lamont area resident, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, 1996 at Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 93.
The funeral will be held at the Lamont United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Richard Leonard officiating. Burial will be in the Lamont Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
William H. Currier was born Oct. 22, 1903, near Lamont in Grant County, on the land homestead by his father in the Cherokee Strip Land Run in 1893. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Currier. He grew up and attended schools in Grant County.
He was married to Evelyn Hope Webster in Grant County, on Aug. 27, 1931, and the couple farmed in the Lamont area all their lives. Currier was a member of the Lamont United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Tom of Lamont and Leon of Liberal, Kan.; four daughters, Mrs. Bob (Margaret) Wells of Lamont; Mrs. Lloyd (Donna) Garner of Tonkawa; Mrs. Bill (Dorma) Kindle and Mrs. Donn (Judy) Green, both of Houston, Texas; 23 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; one son, Robert; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Currier's name to the Lamont United Methodist Church or the Lamont Senior Citizens Center or DCLA Scholarship Foundation, c/o McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, 400 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

Obituaries

Mary Lois Marsh

TULSA - Mary Lois Marsh, former longtime resident of Ponca City, died at Oklahoma Methodist Manor in Tulsa, Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, 1996, after a short illness. She was 97.
The funeral was held in the Rose Chapel at the Boston Avenue Methodist Church in Tulsa, on Monday, Oct. 28. A prayer vigil was held Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home and burial was in the Maramec, (Okla.) IOOF Cemetery.
Mary Lois (Whitlock) Marsh was born Nov. 13, 1898, in a house on a hill near Greenwood, Kan. It was also the birthplace of her father, who had been born nearby in a dugout. Her parents were Wm. Otho and Armintia "Mintia" (Creed) Whitlock. The family moved to Pawnee in 1900 and in 1902 to Maramec, where her father opened a grocery store. "Lois" attended schools at Maramec and later worked in her father's store in the dry goods department. She also served as church pianist and often accompanied visiting quartets.
She was married to Foster Arthur Richard Marsh on Aug. 22, 1918, at Yates Center, Kan. After her husband's return from the service in World War I, the couple made their home in Maramec. In 1925, the family moved to Ponca City, where they first owned a grocery business on Circle Drive on Lucas Street. They later owned and operated the Marsh Grocery Store on East South Avenue until Mr. Marsh's death in July 1956.
Lois lived in the family home at 204 Lucas for 62 years. Two sisters, Bonnie Davis and Flossie Emmons, moved into the family home with her in 1957, and they lived there together for over 30 years. The children of the three sisters referred to them as "the three mamas," and the extended family shared many special family times and holidays as one family in that home.
Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was active in Sunday School and church circles. She was a member of the China Painters Guild, Narcissus Garden Club, a charter member of the International Club, and a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included china painting and needlework.
Due to illness, Mary Lois moved to Tulsa in April 1987, and lived with her daughter, Lela. She became a resident of the Oklahoma Methodist Manor in March 1988. While living there she was elected as Mayor of the Manor, served as Valentine Queen, and was considered "a very special person" by all who knew her. She was noted for being adventurous and at age 94, accompanied granddaughters, Marsha and Janice to have a "glamor photo" made.
Survivors include one daughter, Lela Lee of 6930 South 67th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74133; four grandchildren, Marsha Butler and her husband Gary of Tulsa, Janice Lee of Tulsa, Suzy Downing and her husband Van of Oklahoma City and Richard Jennings and his wife Rhonda, of Oklahoma City; one son-in-law, Edd Jennings of Oklahoma City; and a close family friend Dr. Sharon Noel of Tulsa.
Also great-grandchildren, Jesse Butler, Chad Butler, Ryan Butler, Kyle Butler, Mrs. Jill Nay, Melissa Downing, Jenni Downing, Ted Downing, Ronnie Jennings, Angela Hartman, and Gloria Hartman.
Also 11 nieces and nephews who were a part of Mrs. Marsh's extended family, Elden Davis, Dr. Boyd Whitlock Jr., Charles Foster Whitlock, Patsy Amaya, Billie Robinson, Katy Cardin, Madelyn Harris, Wilma Millbern, Darlene Hicks. Also Ponca City residents, Bob Whitlock and Wanda Brown (who was born on Lois' 15th birthday); and 35 great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, Mary Eloise "Sally" Jennings and an infant, Evelyn Marsh; her parents; two brothers, Robert J. Whitlock and Boyd O. Whitlock; two sisters, Bonnie Davis and Flossie Emmons; one infant grandson, Gregory Vincent; one son-in-law, Jesse B. Lee; one great-great-grandson, Dylan Lee Butler; and two nephews, Dean Davis and Jack Davis.
Serving as casket bearers were, grandson Richard Jennings, and great-grandsons, Jesse Butler, Chad Butler, Ryan Butler, Kyle Butler and Ted Downing.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Marsh's name to Caregivers of Oklahoma Methodist Manor, c/o Bud Langdon, 3215 South Pittsburgh Place, Tulsa, OK 74135.
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NEWS BRIEFS

Water Walking - Need a morning jump start? Go for a walk - in the water! Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:15 a.m. at Community Pool, Seventh and Grand. Contact the YMCA for details, 765-5417.

Larceny - A resident in the 400 block of West Park Avenue notified the Ponca City Police Department of a larceny from his rental property. An officer responded at 8:24 a.m. Wednesday and took a report.

Citation Issued - A Ponca City police officer cited a vehicle for parking in the handicapped zone at Po-Hi at 8:37 a.m. Wednesday.

Vandalism - A resident in the 100 block of North Osage Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 10:06 a.m. Wednesday to report a rock thrown through the car window. An officer took a report.

Stolen - The Ponca City police officer took a report of a Sega game stolen from a residence in the 800 block of South Fourth Street at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday.

Accident - A non-injury accident occurred at Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday. A Ponca City police officer took a report.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 30-year-old man at West Broadway Avenue and North Waverly Street at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday for driving under suspension, an expired tag, no insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Fire - Ponca City firefighters extinguished burning leaves in the 1800 block of Blackard Lane at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday. The resident was burning leaves in the alley.

Grass Fire - Two Ponca City firefighters extinguished a grass fire five miles south on U.S. 177 at 8:17 p.m. Wednesday. According to Capt. John Rhyne, no damage or injuries occurred.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old man at East Chestnut Avenue and North Waverly Street at 10:14 p.m. Wednesday for driving under suspension.

In Custody - A 30-year-old man was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer at South Oak Street and West South Avenue at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday for speeding and driving under suspension.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 43-year-old man at Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue at 2:04 a.m. Thursday for driving under the influence and an unsafe lane change.

SPORTS

Practices Go Good For Cats

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
If the Wildcats play like they practice this week, they could have a good chance of upending Sand Springs on Friday night.
That's the hope of Ponca City nose guard/fullback Ryan Chapman, another senior who is looking for Wildcat Pride to step forward for the final two games of the regular season.
"The coaches have always told us that we play like we practice," Chapman said after practice Wednesday. "We had good practices before the game with Washington and played well. We had one good practice and one bad one before Sapulpa and didn't play well.
"We have had good practices this week."
Although admitting the chances are slim, Chapman is still holding out hope the Wildcats can reach the playoffs.
"We need to win out and have Sapulpa lose the rest of their games," Chapman said.

Ponca City closes out the regular season at Sand Springs and Shawnee. Sapulpa ends against Enid and Bartlesville.
"Enid could well win and Bartlesville is playing well now," Chapman notes.
Whatever happens, Chapman would like to see the Wildcats go out on a winning note for his final season.

A force on defense - fourth on the Wildcats' tackle chart with 50 tackles on the season - Chapman is going to lend his talent to the offense this week.
Chapman will play fullback for the first time in his career. By playing there, the Po-Hi coaches hope he can improve the blocking for the Wildcat running game.
Chapman will help fill in for the injured Stockton Graves, who hurt an ankle earlier this week and is probably out for Friday's game.
From watching film of Sand Springs, Chapman feels the Poncans can move the ball on the Sandites if they play well.
Defensively, the Cats must stop the Sand Springs running attack.
"We have to contain their quarterback," he says. "They like to run the option. We have to make the quarterback pitch the ball. He has a problem of putting the ball on the ground."
But the Cats must also beware of the Sand Springs running backs. Both Marc Brown (5-11, 161) and Pedro Negron (5-9, 184) are talented sophomores.
Of special concern for Chapman at his nose guard position is fullback Jory Hardison, who is 6-2, 215.
"He's a big, punishing runner," Chapman notes.
"Sand Springs is a decent team," the 5-10, 222 Chapman said. "But we can win this game if we play up to our abilities.
"Ponca City has had a history of good defensive teams. We're a good offensive team. We just need to execute."
The injury to Graves will keep the 5-10, 178-pound senior linebacker from having a chance to break the career tackle record.
Graves has 116 tackles on the season. He set the single-season record last season with 149 tackles. He needed 34 tackles in the final two games to break the career record. He had 16 against Sapulpa
Tackle David Newland and linebacker Jay Bentley are second and third on this year's tackle charts with 61 and 60, respectively.
Anthony Tillman collected his second interception of the season against Sapulpa Friday. Chapman recovered a Sapulpa fumble.

A-5 Showdown Features Bucs, Cougars

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
A full third of the high school football teams in the News' coverage area play in District A-5. And District A-5 has quite a showdown this week as third-ranked Woodland travels to fellow district unbeaten Tonkawa with the winner sure to claim the district championship.
In other area games Friday night, Blackwell travels to Harrah, Pawnee is at Caney Valley, Newkirk hosts Liberty, Morrison entertains Prue, Shidler hosts Butner, DCLA hosts Medford and Billings hosts Ringwood.
The News' featured area games are Tonkawa-Woodland and Shidler-Butner.
Woodland at Tonkawa, 7:30
"They're unbeaten, ranked third in the state. Hopefully we can play with them," dead panned Tonkawa head coach Steve Love. "I think it will be a physical game."
Woodland is 8-0 overall and 6-0 in District A-5. Tonkawa is 7-1 overall and also 6-0 in the district.
"We're going to have to get jacked up for this game and we're not there yet," said Woodland head coach Bill Pascoe. "This bunch doesn't get real enthusiastic until game time, and some times not until after the opening kickoff. We better get ready sooner than that against Tonk."
Pascoe went on to say that Woodland has a lot of respect for the Buccaneers, noting that the two teams have alternated as district champions the past four years.
"We won't do anything different, we just have to play well. I know we're 8-0, but we're not as good a team as we were a year ago, especially not technique-wise.
Tonkawa will have to try and contain the explosive Woodland offense without starting nose guard Eric Greenfield. The senior broke his arm in a car accident.
Love said several have been working in that spot but expects to go with senior Jeremy Wideman, the starting center.
But Love says his team is ready.
"We've been kind of looking for them all season and I know they have been keeping up with us. Now it's time to play and this is for the championship. That says it all. I'm glad the game is finally here."
Butner at Shidler, 7:30
This is the final District C-4 game for Shidler and the Tigers must win to have a shot at second place.
Shidler is 5-3 overall and 2-2 in district play while Butner is struggling at 1-6, 0-3.
For the Tigers to finish second they must win and have Bowlegs defeat Bluejacket this week and then White Oak next week. That would leave Shidler, White Oak and Bluejacket all with 3-2 district records and none of those three beat both of the other two. In current district playoff points, Shidler is plus 22, White Oak plus 15 and Bluejacket minus 2.
Blackwell at Harrah, 7:30
District 4A-2 still has five teams fighting for four spots with Blackwell still in a good position to finish third.
The Maroons (6-2, 3-2) could climb as high as second but would have to take care of business this week against 2-6, 1-4 Harrah and then upset undefeated, second-ranked Cushing Week 10. Tecumseh would also have to get upset.
This week will make things much clearer, though.
Pawnee at Caney Valley, 7:30
This week should be a breather for the Black Bears after a rough loss to Nowata last week. Pawnee is 4-4 overall but a more impressive 4-1 in District 2A-5. Caney Valley is 1-7, 0-5.
Pawnee will clinch at least second with a win and a Berryhill win over Nowata. But should Nowata surprise undefeated, second-ranked Berryhill, that would set up a first-place showdown Week 10 between Pawnee and Berryhill.
Liberty at Newkirk, 7:30
The Tigers take on the bottom of District A-5 the final two weeks of the season and must win out to reach the playoffs. Newkirk is 4-4 overall and 3-3 in A-5. Liberty comes into this game 3-5, 1-5.
Not only must Newkirk keep winning, but the Tigers also need Mounds to defeat Barnsdall Week 10.
"We've just got to keep winning now," said Newkirk head coach David Caffey, "and hope for a Mounds win over Barnsdall."
One new wrinkle Caffey has added this week is putting Andy Ring at quarterback. He shined in that spot in the closing minutes against Woodland last week.
"We tried to put Andy at quarterback a few weeks ago but he got hurt and so we went back with (Barrett) Shupe," Caffey explained.
Ring has been a dominating force at running back but could offer more problems for opposing defenses at quarterback.
With the big game in District A-5 this week taking place in Tonkawa, Caffey, whose club has lost to both Tonkawa and Woodland, was asked his opinion.
"I think Woodland will win," he said. "They have a tougher defense and a more big-play offense. They are just a stronger team."
Prue at Morrison, 7:30
The Wildcats play Prue this week but have been preparing for their final-week showdown against Foyil.
Morrison is 6-2 overall and 2-1 in District B-3. Prue is the worst team in the district at 2-5 and 0-3.
Should all the favorites win as expected, next week's battle against Foyil could decide the district champ. A Morrison win would probably leave Morrison, Foyil and Yale all tied with one district loss. Foyil is way ahead in playoff points and would probably end up first. Morrison could be second or third.
Medford at DCLA, 7:30
The Eagles are out of the playoff chase but could help determine who finishes where in District C-4 with some upset wins to close out the season.
Medford has a clear path to second place with a win Friday night and will be heavily favored. The Cardinals are 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the district. DCLA is 3-5 and 1-4.
Ringwood at Billings, 7:30
Ringwood is coming off a close 7-6 loss to Medford last week and could be primed for a big week. Ringwood (4-4, 3-2) must win to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Billings is struggling at 1-7 and 0-5 and is coming off a 50-0 defeat to Kremlin.

Conoco Run Team 2nd In Tulsa 15K

TULSA - Ponca City's Conoco runners finished second in the corporate team division of the Tulsa Run over the weekend.
The Conocoans finished just 47 seconds behind first place American Airlines.
Ten Ponca City runners finished the annual 15-K road race.
Sandie Brandenberger paced the local women entries. Finishing in 1:00:31, she was second in the Female Masters division and fifth among Oklahoma women.
Patrick Hessine led the Ponca City men across the finish line. He was timed in 50:40. Alan Borkenhagen finished in 1:07:52, William Garroutte in 1:35:29, and Larry Bittman in 1:57:12.
For the women, Mona Keffer finished in 1:14:18, Pamela Hodge in 1:14:19, Fran Clark in 1:24:22, Kay Carlton in 1:34:38 and Lori Webb in 1:57:11.