From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, October
17, 1997
LOCAL
Excise Board Approves County's Budget for '98
District Court
Romance, Mystery Authors Signing Books Here Saturday
Veteran Support Group Beginning
Clarification
DEATHS
Mae Williams
T.A. Kennedy
David Roy Martin Sr.
Cleo Pierce
Funerals
Jane Briggs
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
Union Leaders
Poncan Theater To Host Event
School Notes
PC Orchestra Students Compete
RELIGION
First Baptists Hosting The Singing Churchmen Here
The Rev. Danny Ringer Is Joining 1st Baptist Staff as Student Minister
Crestview Baptists Plan Revival
Pastor's Notes
St. John Baptists Schedule Revival
Church Briefs
Hartford C of C Presenting Family Seminar
Prairie Chapel Methodists Hold Sixth-Eighth Annual Homecoming
LIFESTYLES
Kildare FCE Members Celebrating
Mother's Club Unit II Meets
Little News
SPORTS
Wildcats Put It Together Over Hornets
Pawnee Burns Pirates, 30-15
Warriors Slam Shidler
District A-5
By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - With almost every county officer speaking out this year, the Kay County Excise Board on Thursday finally approved a county budget and - according to one board member - gained "some enlightenment" along the way.
In approving a final appropriation totaling $2,848,051.77, the board finally achieved the 90-percent operating ratio that has eluded the county for the past few years.
But after some officers' outspoken objections to some of the county commissioners' recommendations this month, the excise board wants to begin approaching the budget sessions more wisely.
That includes starting the sessions a few months earlier and involving the officers more closely to avoid last-minute disputes, members said.
Excise board chairman Floyd Harden said the county commissioners were "between a rock and a hard place (for this year's budget) because we had told them they had to get to 90 percent even if we had to bite the bullet."
But if attaining that 90 percent was also a long-awaited signal to most county officers that they might now begin getting a little relief in their tight budgets, it wasn't exactly so yet.
With a bit of extra money, county commissioners and the excise board tried to include some appropriations so county officers who had full-time employees making less than $1,400 a month could get salary increases. However some courthouse offices with employees who were neither retiring nor entry-level were not considered.
Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson this week submitted letters to the county commissioners and the excise board objecting to their decision not to fund a management swap between her Newkirk and Ponca City offices.
"My request is based on a significant need," she wrote the commissioners. "Funds to hire in a staff person for training prior to a vacancy being created is an extravagance that should not be considered until all current staffing difficulties are remedied."
She referred to the officials' approval of a request by County Clerk Pam Goodno to fund two employees to replace retiring deputies this year, basing their decision on Goodno's demonstrated ability to cut her budget.
Emerson wrote the excise board, "I agree Mrs. Goodno has done a fine job by reducing her budget and she should be rewarded for that come election time but not in weighing her budget requests over others."
As it turned out, however, the perceived controversy over the county clerk's request for $7,200 to hire replacements for three months actually fizzled out, because the figures ultimately showed Goodno wasn't being so extravagant.
After reducing her budget $20,000 each of the last few years, her actual personal service appropriation for this year exceeded last year's appropriation by only $1,264.
Then, prior to this week's county commission meeting, Goodno dropped the extra $1,264 from the request, containing the remainder of the original $7,200 request for personnel within last year's numbers.
Another problem came when the commissioners cut County Treasurer Pat Schieber's original appropriation by almost $8,000, and explained they felt the treasurer should start supplementing a portion of her annual budget with money from her resale cash fund each year.
The resale cash fund, which is not controlled by the board, currently totals approximately $95,000.
However, other officers argued that good business dictates that the treasurer's resale cash fund, which is statutorily for special purposes such as corporate protests, should never be allowed to drop below $100,000.
Excise board member J.C. Estes said, "We appreciate (officers) using their cash funds to help the budget.
"Now, if we start (planning the budget) a few months earlier, hopefully at some point in time we won't have to rely on that to ease us."
But for that reason, Schieber's office, with an original appropriation of $126,103 this year and a final commission recommendation of $118,405, was the only one to be reduced this year.
Another problem was resolved Thursday when election board secretary Carol Stafford, reacting to criticism that her office did not stay open enough hours each day, wrote a letter to the excise board detailing how many overtime hours the office actually spends, including 9-hour days during election weeks and filing periods.
According to statutes, the office must be open six hours every day and the office in the courthouse basement is open for at least seven each weekday, Stafford wrote, adding the office has only three full-time employees.
Board chairman Harden, agreeing the explanation was sufficient enough for him, responded, "Now I know what to tell people when they complain."
Despite the disagreements, as officers spoke out this year, it proved to be a valuable check on the existing system.
Estes said, "No matter how long you've been on the board, there's some enlightenment in how the offices are run."
He said "some thoughts came out this year" illustrating that county officials can work on issues ahead of time and avoid the last-minute disagreements.
Board member Von Long said, "I have a lot of respect for the people in this courthouse - I know you have to take a lot of criticism that you don't deserve."
And Harden made a promise for next year, "If the officers can get together and divvy up the funds, we'll look at them."
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Here's how the budget fell this year among the county offices:
The board approved $78,000 for the county's portion of District Attorney John Maddox' budget, which is identical to last year's budget for the office.
Sheriff Marion Van Hoesen received a budget of $696,800, which is an increase of some $5,700 over last year.
County Treasurer Pat Schieber was approved for a budget of $118,405, which is down approximately $7,700 from last year.
The county commissioners received a budget of $119,000, which was the same as last year.
County Clerk Pam Goodno was approved for a budget of $194,588.84, an increase of about $5,200. Her purchasing budget was approved for $51,005, an increase of $1,800, and the data processing budget was approved for $56,300, an increase of $2,600.
Court Clerk Glenda Coussens Emerson received a budget of $180,981, which was identical to last year.
County Assessor Tresa Engle received a budget of $115,805, which was only a few dollars higher than last year, and her visual inspection budget was approved for $176,700, which increased by $9,130.
The district court was approved for a $12,600 budget, which was the same as last year, and the excise board budget was approved for $4,000, also the same as last year.
The board approved $283,871 for general government, which was a $14,000 increase and includes $50,900 for personal service, $214,466 for maintenance and $18,200 for civil defense.
The election board was approved for $82,574 this year, which is a $3,700 increase, and the OSU extension office was approved for $69,400, which is an $2,000 increase.
The approved budget also includes $560,000 in insurance/benefits, and the charity fund was appropriated $14,700 for maintenance.
The county audit budget account received $21,321, and the free fair receive
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Scott Jeremy Hayes, 21, and Kristi Dawn Grabeal, 22, both of Ponca City.
Matthew John Branum, 29, and Lisa Renee Hill, 19, both of Perkins.
Gary Iralend Tipton, legal, and Sharon Sue Broadhead, legal, both of Ponca City.
Criminal Proceedings
Hearing Rescheduled - Jeff Jake "Bob" Hargraves, charged with several counts of conspiracy and racketeering in connection with allegedly operating a casino last winter in the Bois D'Arc community. Preliminary hearing was rescheduled to 9 a.m. Dec. 8.
Hearing Rescheduled - Jerry Morris, charged with conspiracy in connection with storage of gambling equipment for an alleged gambling casino operation at Bois D'Arc. Preliminary hearing was rescheduled to 9 a.m. Dec. 8.
Ponca City
Divorces Sought
Darrell Gene Cain vs. Nona Gay Cain.
Arthur Dale Oxford vs. Cheryl Faye Oxford.
Kristina Lynn Neely vs. Jeffery Leon Neely.
Gloria Renee' Vickery vs. Rodney Earl Vickery.
Steve Joe Dummer vs. Michelle Rene Dummer.
Kathy Jo Jenkins vs. Harvey Arthur Jenkins.
Tinch A. Cole Jr. vs. Janet Cole.
David W. Long vs. Ruth G. Long.
Jayne L. Austin vs. Rocky E. Austin.
Divorces Granted
Elizabeth R. Bruner vs. Jack W. Bruner; plaintiff restored to former name Cochran.
Vincent L. Walker vs. Suzannah A. Walker.
Ashley Newsome vs. Gloria L. Newsome.
Frankie Dellene Haney vs. Frank Marion Haney III; plaintiff restored to former name Sayler.
Annulment Granted
Jon Wallace Palmer vs. Patricia D. Palmer.
Civil Proceedings
Joe W. Tompkins and Marie B. Tompkins vs. Robert D. Cramer and Tina L. Cramer; plaintiffs seeking judgment for $30,356.57.
Ronald D. Smith, et al., vs. Gary Lee Dorl; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Gloria Simunek vs. James Lewis Deterding, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Deborah Joosten, et al., vs. Michael James Dekrey; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
George Whitmere and Wendy Whitmere vs. Jeremy L. Evans and Amy L. Bohon; plaintiffs seeking judgment for $6,741.58.
Maggie Price, a newly published romantic suspense writer, and Connie Stotts Feddersen, author of more than 50 romance, mystery, and historical books, will both be at Brace Books and More from 1-3 p.m. Saturday to autograph copies of their latest novels.
According to Price, she turned to crime at age 22, when she went to work for the Oklahoma City Police Department as a civilian crime analyst.
Her first book, "Prime Suspect," was developed while she was with the department, evaluating suspect's methods of operation during the commission of robberies and sex crimes. During those years with the department she also posed as the wife of an undercover officer, established procedures for evidence submittal and worked on homicide task forces.
Her book includes a heroine crime analyst and a hero who walk the same corridors she walked during her job at the police department. The book is a blend of reality and fiction, with a good dose of romance and mystery.
"Prime Suspect" won the Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart Award for Romantic Suspense. Her next book "The Man She Almost Married," will be released in February.
Feddersen will be promoting her new "Dead in the Mud" novel in the Amanda Hazard series. She has been publishing mystery, historical romance, contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels for more than 15 years. Many have been translated into various languages.
Feddersen has written under five pen names and is listed in the Oklahoma Professional Writers' Hall of Fame; received seven Lifetime Achievement Awards; and 17 nominations from Romantic Times Magazine.
In 1997 she has been nominated for the Best Mainstream and New Reality book award, Best Contemporary Romance Storyteller and for the Career Achievement for Historical Adventure award.
Feddersen, and her husband and three children, live on a wheat and cattle ranch near Union City, Okla. She is a graduate of Ponca City High School.
A Veterans Support Group will be conducted every Wednesday night at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, 805 West Hartford Avenue, beginning Oct. 29.
Sessions will begin at 7 p.m. each night, with anyone who has served in the military welcome to be in attendance. A professional licensed counselor/Vietnam Veteran will be group facilitator. There will be no fee.
The group is sponsored by Chapter 750, Vietnam Veterans of America Inc.
The Cheryl Cramer who was mentioned in Tuesday's article about charges filed following a series of drug arrests, is not Cheryl Cramer Klinger of Ponca City.
The News regrets any confusion or inconvenience that may have been caused
by the similarity in names.
DEATHS
WEBB CITY - Mae Williams, Webb City resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997, at University Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 78.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Braman (Okla.) Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Martin, pastor, and the Rev. Kent Reubell of Oklahoma City officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, South Haven, Kan., under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Mae (Aldrich) Williams was born May 27, 1919, in El Dorado, Kan., to John T. and Mary Ellen Aldrich. She grew up in various communities in Oklahoma and Kansas.
In 1933, she was married to Talmadge Cole in Hominy, where they made their first home. They later moved to Wichita, where she lived for 20 years before moving to California.
She was married to Frank Harlan Williams on Jan. 25, 1956, in Las Vegas, Nev., and the couple made their home in Wichita, Kan. They returned to California for a time before moving back to Wichita to make their home. The couple also lived at Braman for a time before moving to the Webb City area in 1991.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Williams of Webb City; one daughter, Vicki Smith of Shidler; three sons, Sam Cole of Braman, Randy Williams of Topeka, Kan. and Tommy Williams of Visalia, Calif.; one sister, Zona Darbyshire of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Sam Aldrich of Apple Valley, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Carl Aldrich; and an infant son, Talmadge Cole Jr.
Casket bearers will be Dean Meador, Rick Cole, Jeremy Head, Tim Wilson, Neal Head and Brad Meador.
ELMORE CITY - T.A. "Buster" Kennedy, former Webb City/Shidler resident died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997, in Lawton, after a long illness. He was 75.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Elmore City First Baptist Church with Bruce McCray officiating. Burial will be in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home.
T.A. "Buster" Kennedy was born Nov. 16, 1921, in Elmore City to S.M. and Loda Kennedy. He graduated from Elmore City High School and later attended Murray State College, Tishomingo.
He was married to Thelma Louise Latham on June 5, 1948, in Hillsboro, N.M. Kennedy was employed with Globe Oil Company for two years and with Phillips Petroleum for 30 years, retiring in 1986 in the oil fields of Shidler. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Lawton. Thelma Kennedy died Dec. 15, 1975. Kennedy was a member of the Elmore City Masonic Lodge and the Webb City First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Twyla Woodward of Crockett, Texas and Soni Thompson of Cache; one sister, Ametha Carr of Hatch, N.M.; two brothers, Ira Gene of Lawton and Sherill Joe of Lindsay; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one brother.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Kennedy's name to Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Mens Group, c/o Royce Littrell, Route 1, Box 60, Cache, OK 73527.
TONKAWA - David Roy Martin Sr., Tonkawa resident, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997, at St. Mary's Hospital in Enid. He was 40.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Joe Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery.
David Roy Martin Sr., was born March 29, 1957, in Ponca City, the son of Donald Ray and Carmendean (Smith) Martin. He attended Tonkawa schools, graduating in 1975. After graduation he was employed at the Tonkawa Foundry. In 1995, Martin became disabled due to failing health.
Survivors include his parents, Donald Ray and Carmen Martin of Tonkawa; one son, David Roy Martin Jr., of Tonkawa; four brothers, Donald Jr., Dennis, Daniel and Darrell, all of Tonkawa; three sisters, Nancy Lucas and Brenda Neeley, both of Tonkawa and Joyce Moreno of Texas; and his grandmother, Grace Martin of Tonkawa.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Quillen and Carolyn Sue Martin; and three grandparents.
LOVINGTON, N.M. - Cleo Pierce, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997, at her home in Lovington, N.M. She was 73.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at the Lovington First Baptist Church with the Rev. Harry Pittam officiating. Burial will be in the Lovington, N.M., Cemetery under the direction of Smith-Rogers Funeral Home.
Cleo (Baker) Pierce was born Aug. 18, 1924 in Ponca City the daughter of Herschel and Pearl (Clapp) Baker. She grew up and attended schools in Ponca City. She had been employed at the old Grand Cafe in earlier years.
She was married to Charles Pierce on Aug. 18, 1956, in Roswell, N.M., and the couple made their home in Lovington. Mrs. Pierce was a homemaker and had worked as a clerk in a dress shop there. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Pierce of the home; one daughter, Connie Elaine Anglemeyer of Lee Summit, Mo.; two step-sons, Larry of Stephenville, Texas, and Ray of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Mary Davis of Ponca City; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Saturday
Jane Briggs - Funeral to be at 2 p.m. at the Ladusau-Evans Funeral
Home, Stillwater. Burial will be in the Pond Creek (Okla.) Cemetery.
NEWS BRIEFS
Computer Genealogy Meet - The Pioneer Genealogical Society Computer Interest Group will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Ponca City Library in the programming room. Keith Barley will present the program on "Internet Activity." Guests are encouraged to attend.
Dressage - Deryn Stewart will speak about "Basic Dressage, How It Applies to the Young Horse and Beginning Rider" at the NODC meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Dougan's BBQ.
Soft Drinks and Hot Dog - A soft drinks and hot dog stand outside Wal-Mart Saturday will benefit the Garfield Academy hosts program. A spokesperson said "we are in need of volunteers to help mentor and this is a great way to serve the public schools."
Attempted Break-In - A person from the 2800 block of Avon Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:07 a.m. Thursday that someone had attempted to break in at the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Harassment - A female in the 900 block of Riviera Drive requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 10:38 a.m. Thursday concerning a subject harassing her. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Garage Burglarized - A man from the 100 block of Elmwood Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:52 a.m. Thursday that his garage had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicles Damaged - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 12:16 p.m. Thursday that an accident had occurred in the 400 block of East Grand Avenue. Subjects reported that there was minor damaged and information was exchanged.
Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 3300 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:31 p.m. Thursday that a 21-year-old male was being held on a Wellington, Kan., warrant.
Windshield Broken - A person from the 1700 block of Richway Drive reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:35 p.m. Thursday that the windshield of his vehicle had been broken by a rock Wednesday night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A request for an extra patrol was made.
Vandalism - A person from the 1600 block of Donald Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:59 p.m. Thursday that someone had put sugar in the gas tank of her vehicle Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 6:27 p.m. Thursday that a non-injury accident had occurred 2.75 miles south of U.S. 60 on Oklahoma 156. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified.
Grass Fire - A motorist reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:11 p.m. Thursday that a fire was burning two miles south of U.S. 60 and one-half mile east of U.S. 177. Two units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded to a grass fire, and the McCord Volunteer Fire Department tanker was requested and responded.
Assault - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 11:23 p.m. Thursday that an assault and battery had occurred at a residence in the 1000 block of Shady Lane. Two officers of the police department, and White Eagle Police Department and Kay County Sheriff's Officers were notified. A report was taken and an extra patrol was requested for the area.
Rocks Hit Vehicle - A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:48 p.m. Thursday that some subjects had thrown rocks from an overpass along Highland Avenue and hit his vehicle. An officer was assigned and information was logged.
Hay Bales on Fire - A person reported to the Communications Center at 12:31 a.m. Friday that a grass fire was burning near the old OG&E sub-station south of Ponca City. One unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded, reported that fire was contained in three large hay bales, and that the area had been wet down.
Burglary - The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:03 a.m. Friday from a residence in the 1200 block of Rosedale that two subjects had been caught trying to take a stereo out of a vehicle. The subjects reportedly ran and then left in two vehicles. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and took a report on auto burglary.
Items Missing - A female in the 700 block of Monument Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:20 a.m. Friday that some items had been stolen from her vehicle while parked at Cassie's. The information was transferred to the Kay County Sheriff's office.
Subject Treated for Injuries - An official in the emergency room
of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center reported to the Ponca City Police
Department at 3:50 a.m. Friday that a 22-year-old man was being treated
for injuries received from someone running him off the road in the area
of Lake Ponca. An officer was assigned and information was logged.
EDUCATION
UNION LEADERS, sixth graders that help raise money for Union Elementary School, are trying to raise one million pennies to buy books, materials and anything the school needs. The money raised will also help Union students learn math skills, understand place value and learn the concept of what a million is. Ponca City residents are asked to give their two cents worth and help Union. When asked how long they thought it would take to raise $10,000, answers ranged from two months to three years. Extra pennies can be taken to the school. (News Photo by Kristi Grabeal)
The Ponca City Public School Foundation, with the support of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, are co-sponsoring "A Salute to Excellence in Education," to be held Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theater.
The keynote speaker will be Stephen Smallwood, Oklahoma's 1996 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Smallwood currently teaches in the Broken Bow school system as a Speech and Debate Instructor.
Some of his professional presentations have been made to the Kiamichi Council for Exceptional Children, Cameron University Speech and Debate Camp, Oklahoma State University-College of Education and a national telecast from the University of Georgia-Interactive Teaching Network.
Ponca City residents are encouraged to support the local educators. More information or tickets can be obtained by calling the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, 765-4409 or contact Carole at Pioneer Bank, 762-5651. Heavy hors d'oeuvre's will be served.
Magazines Wanted
Ponca City High School has use for many magazines that high school students would enjoy reading--sports, car, news, science, fashion, etc. Donations may be brought to the Howell Building Lobby located on the west side of the building (use the new parking lot off 5th Street). There is a box immediately inside the door for these magazines.
Arts and Crafts Festival
McCord School's Arts and Crafts Festival will be celebrating its 16th anniversary this year. The event will be held Oct. 18 at McCord School from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attractions will include jewelry, ceramics, hand-crafted needlework, holiday items, wood crafts, herbal crafts and many more items designed to provide shoppers with a wealth of choices for decorating and gift giving. Admission is free and a concession stand will be available.
College Night
The 47th Annual College Night will be held at Ponca City High School Oct. 20 from 7:15 to 9 p.m. More than 40 colleges, universities, technical schools and armed services will be represented. All students and parents are invited. Seniors are urged to attend.
Excellence in Education
"A Salute to Excellence in Education" will be held Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theater.
No School
No school will be held in Ponca City Oct. 31 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.
BBQ and Auction
The 4th Annual BBQ and Auction will be held at First Lutheran School on Oct. 24. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a preview of the auction items. Several Ponca City businesses have donated a variety of items for the silent and main auction. The meal of brisket, bratwurst, potato salad, baked beans and cobbler begins at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Parent/Teacher league. Tickets, which include the meal, are available at the door for $10. The public is invited to attend.
Congratulations to all the Ponca City Mid-High, Middle School and High School Orchestra students who competed against other orchestra students from across the State of Oklahoma.
Junior High Division
Auditions were held for the opportunity to perform with the Junior High Division of the North Central Honors Orchestra. Nearly 150 string players tried out for one of only 87 available positions.
Ponca City Orchestra students won 25 of the positions. With that number, Ponca City students will represent 29 percent of the Honors Orchestra ensemble.
The following students won the positions in the Junior High division: Jennifer Arner, Megan Baugh, Kristi Bradley, Brandi Combes, Rachel Gilliland, Alecia Hagerdon, Emily Jack, Aaron Jones, Elizabeth Ladd, Sharon Lindsay, Tiffany Long, Chad Longmore, Rachel Maxon and Candice Moses.
Others are Liz Newman, Andra Nuzum, Katherine Paschal, Allison Powell, Brent Purkaple, Jacque Salmons, Amanda Shelton, Stacy Sherman, Susan Taylor, Sarah Todd and Chris Wells.
Senior High
Auditions were also held for the opportunity to perform with the Senior High division of the North Central Honors Orchestra. Over 150 string players tried out for one of only 88 available positions.
Ponca City Orchestra students won 22 of the positions. With that number, Ponca City students will represent 25 percent of the Honor Orchestra ensemble.
Senior High students receiving positions are: Sarah Armstrong, Molly Baugh, Melissa Boelens, Shelley Branum, Jill Brien, Nicholas Burton, Jessica Felix, Jenny Frantz, Robert Hwang, Lance Johnson, Cindy Jones, Mindy Jones and Shara Long.
Casey Luis, Robert Maril, Jamie McGugan, Joshua Milligan, C.J. Oster, Heidi Rahn, Matt Szabo, Reona Walling and Stacie Wolf are others.
The clinic/performance dates for this year will be Nov. 14 and 15 for the junior high and high school. This event will be held on the campus of Oklahoma City University.
The two days of music making will be hosted and directed by the Orchestral
Faculty of O.C.U. It will be a note of honor for the selected students to
work with the college music faculty and the other talented orchestra students.
RELIGION
The First Baptist Church of Ponca City will host The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma in concert on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge.
The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma is a group composed of over 280 ministers of music in the state. Organized in 1958 The Churchmen was the first group of its kind to be formed. Since that time almost every state in the Southern Baptist Convention has organized its own group of singing men.
The Oklahoma Churchmen have performed on various SBC programs, at the Medallion Concert Series in Minneapolis, Minn., Gaither Praise Gatherings in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Ind., The Baptist World Alliance in Tokyo, Japan, and PraiseSing II in Nashville, Tenn. They have made two mission trip to Spain, and an historic mission tour through Russia, Estonia and Latvia in 1993. In April of 1996 The Churchmen continued their mission endeavors in China and Hong Kong. The tour included performances at the Hong Kong Culture Center, the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall in Guangzhou, the Beijing Concert Hall and the Municipal Memorial Hall in Shanghai in addition to singing in approximately 25 churches and ministering in the Seminaries in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. A highlight of the trip was a visit and concert at the leper colony in Guangzhou.
The group has recorded 18 albums and made numerous appearances on television and radio broadcasts throughout the nation. Each member of The Churchmen is dedicated to the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ through music in the local church.
Dr. Bill E. Green, Associate Executive Director, Church and Family Equipping Division, of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma is director of the group.
The Singing Churchmen is accompanied by organ, piano, synthesizer, drums percussion, and a 30-piece wind ensemble. The group's repertoire runs the full spectrum of church music styles, including baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary, and traditional.
The members travel at their own expense. Every corner of the State of Oklahoma will be represented. A mission offering will be received to help fund major out-of-state and out-of-country mission projects. In June of 1998 the group will perform and witness along with The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma and The Oklahoma Baptist Symphony Orchestra in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. They will provide the music for the Southern Baptist Convention. They will also sing for an evangelistic service at the Delta Center with Billy Graham.
A nursery will be provided for children ranging in age from birth through 3 years. For childcare reservations call 765-4427. The doors of First Baptist Church will open at 6 p.m.
The public is cordially invited to attend this very special concert of praise. First Baptist Church is located downtown at the corner of Fifth and Central. Hance Dilbeck is the host pastor. Larry Masters is the host minister of music. Area members of the Singing Churchmen include Larry Masters, Guy Cooper, Monty Wright, Guy Lyall, Joe Brown, Stan Andrews and Kyle Chamblin.
The Rev. Danny Ringer, formerly on the staff of First Baptist Church in Weatherford has been called to join the staff of First Baptist Church here as Student Minister.
The Rev. Mr. Ringer will be responsible for ministries to youth seventh grade through college age. He has been serving for almost eight years as Minister of Youth and Recreation at the congregation in Weatherford. A graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Danny is a student at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary extension at OBU in Shawnee.
Danny is married to Penny and they have a second grade daughter, Bailey. Penny teaches in the Mountain View public school system in the first grade.
The Ringers began their ministry at First Baptist this week. An afternoon reception is being held Sunday afternoon in their honor from 2 to 4 o'clock in the church assembly center, located at the corner of Fifth and Oklahoma. The public is invited to attend church and get to know the Ringers.
The Rev. Virgil Swift, pastor at Crestview Southern Baptist Church has announced plans for the Fall Revival beginning Sunday, Oct. 19-24. Services begin at 7 p.m. and a nursery will be available.
The Rev. Joe Howard, Evangelist, will be preaching at each service and the music will be under the direction of Carl Bain, accompanied by Becky Dye on the piano.
The Rev. Mr. Howard and his wife, Peggy now reside in Oklahoma City where he serves as Associate Pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church. Howard is a former pastor of Sunset Baptist Church in Ponca City and wishes to invited friends from the past to come and join the fellowship at Crestview for this revival meeting.
Music Director, Carl Bain is a retired employee of the City of Ponca City. He and his wife, Sarah, now reside in Newkirk. Bain has led the music in several churches throughout Oklahoma and has worked previously with the Rev. Mr. Howard.
Crestview Baptist is located at 3228 Indian Hill Road. For further information, please call Pastor Swift at 765-6730.
There is an increasing awareness in the medical community of the power of faith to make a difference in healing. More doctors are encouraging their patients to pray, and some are even praying with them. My experience in clinical pastoral education and in ministry has convinced me that our emotional and spiritual dimensions are crucial in illness and in healing.
When serving as a chaplain in Methodist Hospital in Dallas I witnessed fully a third of the patients come in and go out of the hospital without the doctors knowing what was really the matter. I witnessed people drawing on faith to make incredible strides in healing. As a minister I have participated in intercessory prayer groups that have been privileged to witness wonders of healing through prayer.
The scientific community is still a little shy in commenting on the effects of intercessory prayer because there is no "hard data" that statistically supports the claims of intercessory prayer. At first I was a little irritated that intercessory prayer was not given a more favorable look by the medical community, but then I remembered the most important things in life cannot be statistically proven.
We cannot prove, statistically, the love we feel for one another, nor can we prove the existence of God with scientific data. So many variables are involved that I doubt we can prove intercessory prayer promotes healing. We in the faith community are convinced that prayer works.
I am encouraged that the medical community recognizes the importance of faith in healing. I look forward to a time when the need for statistical proof does not preclude a closer working relationship between faith and medicine. Indeed, I suspect that time is now with us.
The Rev. Denny Hook, Pastor
First United Methodist Church
St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh, will be in its Fall Revival '97 starting Oct. 20 and continuing through Oct. 23, according to the Rev. Robert C. Palmer, senior pastor.
Revival speaker will be Dr. Timothy Jackson, pastor of Greater First Baptist Church of Bartlesville. Services will begin each evening at 7 o'clock with a Praise Service.
Dr. Timothy Jackson is a native of Denver, Colo., educated in Denver, and earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder/Denver campuses.
He majored in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology, with the intention of pursuing a professional medical degree. He has studied preventive medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and earned his M.A. in Systematic Theology from Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate (ThD.) from International Theological Seminary. His thesis was entitled, "Black Theology" A Biblical Response. Dr. Jackson received a second doctorate from Midwestern Theological Seminary in Pastoral Ministry. His thesis was entitled "Alternate Method for Youth Ministry".
He presently serves as Senior Pastor of The Greater First Baptist Church in Bartlesville. He has served the state as Moderator of St. Paul District and is the present Director of the Bartlesville Center Ministerial Training Institute, Oklahoma Baptist University where he teaches college accredited Old and New Testament classes.
Dr. Jackson conducts numerous seminars on Church Leadership, Singles Ministry, and Discipleship. He is an avid fisherman and hunter, amateur historian, chess player, and loves the Lord's people and the Denver Broncos.
His wife, Michelene is a Child Health Associate with a speciality in pediatrics. She practices medicine as a P.A. at Bartlesville Free Clinic and the Family Planning Clinic.
The Jacksons have a seven-year-old son, Marquisse Alexander, and a five-year-old daughter, Makayla Renee. They agree that their greatest achievement in life was given to them when Christ died that they might receive salvation, and their greatest opportunity is to serve God by serving mankind.
The public is invited to hear Dr. Jackson during his ministry at St. John Baptist during the week of Oct. 20-23.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Tell Plans
The youth of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church are planning a "Friends and Family Hot Dog Dinner and Hay Rack Ride" for Saturday, Nov. 1, it was announced this week. Planning is under way and folks are reminded to watch for details.
The Tables of Eight groups will meet Saturday, Oct. 18, and hosts for the various groups will be calling their guests to coordinate plans for the meal.
Prince of Peace wishes "Happy Birthday" this week to Carolyn
Chanslor and Robbie Davis.
Yard Sale Planned by Kaw City Church
The Kaw City Christian Church is planning a Yard Sale and Bake Sale for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. until "everything is sold." Proceeds will go toward the building fund.
The sale will be held in Kaw City across the street from the Post Office.
Retreat Set for Health Care Providers
Health Care Providers are invited to attend "The God of Love and Suffering" meeting (applying healing skills to patients' brokeness), directed by Richard Fratianne, MD, Director of the Burn Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, to be held Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Espressway in Oklahoma City.
Cost of the retreat is $25, including lunch. To register, contact Joan
Dark, P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma city, 73123 - phone 405-721-5651, X150.
Chicken Noodle Dinner Planned
Asbury United Methodist Church is planning a Chicken Noodle Dinner for Friday, Oct. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost of the meal is $4 for adults; $2 for children, with pie, 50 cents extra.
The church is located at 700 West Liberty, and everyone is invited to
take part.
Fort Oakland Church Plans Revival
A revival meeting is scheduled at the Faith Baptist Church of Fort Oakland Oct. 20 through 24 with services each night at 7:30. The evangelist will be the Rev. Dennis Wildman of Kildare Baptist Church. Marilyn Cornell will lead the singing, and Ruth Hendricks will play the piano. Both are members of Faith Baptist Church. Jean Tullos of First Baptist, Tonkawa will be organist.
The church is located from Tonkawa's 177 and old 60, east one mile then turn south a mile. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street will be presenting "Hope for Life's Journey" here Sunday, Oct. 19 through Wednesday, Oct. 22. Leading the seminar will be Glenn Owen, who is featured on Cable Channel 15 every Sunday morning at 7:30 with "Hope for Life's Journey".
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Owen will present "The Home, God's Expression of Himself." At the morning worship time, 10:30 a.m., he will present the husband's role in "The Head of the House" and at 6 p.m., the wife's role, "The Queen of His Heart and Home."
Monday at 7 p.m. the topic will be "The Elijah Chair", creating a sense of God's presence in the home; On Tuesday, 'Children, God's Gift to Family and on Wednesday, "Putting God First."
The public is invited to attend this free seminar at Hartford Avenue, child care will be provided. For a free copy of "Five Steps to Save Your Family", you may write or call the church, at 765-3610.
The Sixty-eighth annual Homecoming was held Sept. 28 at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church with 76 attending. Sunday School was opened by Harlan Overman, Sunday School Superintendent. The Rev. Don Martin, pastor, conducted the morning worship service with the sermon "Losing Favor - or - Losing Flavor?" based on the scripture in Mark 9:38-50. The Rev. Mr. Martin introduced four former ministers and their wives. The Rev. Bob and Mary DeMoss (1950-52), Dallas, Texas; the Rev. Charles and Naomi Lynch (1987), Enid; the Rev. Don and Barbara Waters (1970-72), Norman; the Rev. Denis and Mary Dieker (1989-1992), Skedee. Camille Sneath led the singing, accompanied by Willa Mae Overman at the organ and Glenda Pameticky at the piano.
A basket dinner was served at noon.
During the afternoon service Overman led in congregational singing. Alicia Allen played a piano solo, "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us", and the church history was read by Marcina Overman.
Communications were read by Gayle Muret, Evelyn Waggoner, and Thelma Padgett from Jerry and Marilyn Johnston, Braman; Jim and LouAnn Shmidl of Garnett, Kan., Mammie Bissell Riggs of Ponca City, Herschel Muret of Tulsa, Bob and Janie Ferguson of Houston, the Rev. Danny and Annette Moss of Ardmore, Betty Wealand Gwartney of Omaha, Neb., the Rev. Graydon and Hortense Wilson of Fremont, Neb., and the Rev. Deloris Stoda of Cherryvale, Kan. Norman Bell Merritt of Houston came the farthest to attend the reunion.
The Rev. Don Waters reminded the gathering of the time he got to open the "minister's Christmas gift" that turned out to be a pig tail. The Rev. DeMoss told of the chivalry that had him in red underwear pushing his bride down the Main Street of Blackwell. The afternoon program concluded with the group singing of "God Be With You" and the benediction given by the Rev. Don Waters.
Those attending were Dorothy Roger of Wichita, the Rev. Bob and Mary DeMoss of Dallas; Gerald and Marquita Spengler of Winfield; Danny and Judy Mitchell of Geuda Springs; Arlen and Norma Bell Merritt of Houston; Nedra Johnston Fields of Dallas.
The Rev. Charles and Noami Lynch of Enid; the Rev. Denis and Mary Bieker of Skedee; the Rev. Don and Barbara Waters of Norman; Bette Bell Lucas of Oklahoma City; Eleanor Hayes of Tonkawa and Ken Kiser of Tulsa; the Rev. Don Martin, Mrs. Marjorie Kelle of Braman; Elaine Hazelous Fulton, Bobbie Hazelous, Betty Case from Newkirk; Alicia, Evan and Drew Taylor, Aaron Laughlin, Marjorie Wealand Phillips, Clyde and Marilyn Robins, all from Ponca City; Hazel Fern Mitchell, Thelma Padgett, May Tripp from Blackwell.
Those attending from the Prairie Chapel community were Brenda Schneeberger,
Bradley and Stacie Schneeberger, DeWayne and Gayle Muret, Roy Selvy, Ellis
and Willa Mae Overman, Rickey and Earla Sue Alley, Daniel, Shawn and Jesse
Alley, James Alley, Sue Allen, Matt, Alicia and Lacey Allen, Jeff and Glenda
Pameticky, Mildred Pameticky, Larry and Camille Sneath, Mariah Sneath, Marcina
Overman, Joan Hendrickson, Harlan and Karen Overman, Michelle Overman, Velma
Powelson, Gene and Joe Ann Guyer, Scott and Michelle Marie Overman, Evelyn
Waggoner, Dustin Waggoner, Earl and LaVerne Byler.
LIFESTYLES
Helen Janda was the hostess when members of the Kildare FCE met Oct. 8. She presented devotions entitled "What's Really Important." The group sang a song "Spaghetti and Meatballs" and 10 members answered roll call with "Fair Exhibits That Need to be Changed."
Karen Overman gave the lesson "County Fair Results." Melba Irwin gave a report on the Kildare FCE 50th anniversary reception to be held Oct. 19, 2-4 p.m., at Kildare school. Special awards will be given to 50-year members Mary Buesing and Marie Ewy.
The county FCE association meeting will be held Oct. 27 at the FCE building in Blackwell. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon and members of the Kildare FCE will furnish a 50th anniversary cake.
Members voted to participate in FCE week Oct. 19-25 and will put up posters and served dessert at the Kildare Farmers Coop. Scheduled to work Oct. 22 are Helen Janda, Brenda Schneeberger and Margaret Hoepfinger; Oct. 23, Iva Lee Harris, Melba Irwin, Barbara Hunget, Marie Ewy; Oct. 24, Elsie Johnson, Karen Overman, Moni Neville, Mary Buesing.
Elsie Johnson will be the hostess Oct. 29 and Barbara Hunget will be the program leader.
Members of Unit II, Ponca City Mother's Club, met Oct. 3 in the home of Martha Stover with Ruthellen Summers and Lorene Stalcup as co-hostesses.
Sandy Bishop, president, conducted the business meeting and the group voted to continue bringing paper goods to distribute among different organizations
The program was presented by T. L. Walker, assistant to the Director of the Marland Mansion. The next meeting will be Nov. 7 at the home of Virginia Brown with Sandra Scott and Jayne Cooper as co-hostesses.
Tony and Julie Blatt of Edmond announce the birth of a son at 2:19 p.m.
Sept. 30, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Edmond. The baby weighed 8-pounds, 6-ounces
and was 20-inches long. He has been named Conner Stanley Blatt. Maternal
grandparents are Sue Stanley of Ponca City and the late Bill Stanley. Paternal
grandparents are Charles and Mary Blatt of Moore.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
It was a long time in coming, but Ponca City's Wildcats got the big plays from their offense, opportunities from the defense and a solid kicking game to break an 11-year losing streak to Tulsa Washington, 24-23, here Thursday.
The Wildcats scored 10 points in the final 25 seconds of the first half to wipe out a 16-7 Washington lead, came back again in the final minutes of the game to score a go ahead touchdown and then forced the Hornets' fifth turnover of the game to seal the win in the final seconds.
Tailback Joe Roland rushed for 102 yards and scored two touchdowns. Quarterback Eric Michael completed six-of-10 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown and split end Wes Swygert had four catches for 147 yards, one touchdown and set up another TD.
Kicker Jared Sindelar, who had been bedeviled by missed opportunities in the past, was perfect on all three extra points and added a 28-yard field goal.
The Wildcats recovered four Washington fumbles - two on punts, one on a kickoff - and had an interception that killed any hopes of a comeback by the Hornets.
But the game did not start off well for the Wildcats.
On their first series, which started at their own five yard line Michael was tackled in the end zone for a safety.
Taking the free kick, Washington drove 53 yards in six plays with sophomore tailback Keith Williams scoring from 20 yards out as the Hornets built a 9-0 lead.
But the Wildcats struck back - with a little help.
Ponca City drove to midfield but had to punt. However, the Hornets fumbled the punt and Jeremy Combrink recovered at the Washington 13.
Three plays later Roland scored from two yards out.
"I saw them close things down inside," Roland said of his first TD run, "and I just took it outside."
Sindelar booted through the extra point that cut the lead to 9-7 at the end of a busy first quarter.
Washington burned up much of the second quarter with a 17-play, 63-yard drive to go up 16-7 with 2:55 left in the first half.
But that was plenty of time for the Poncans. They got another break when Washington bobbled another punt in the final minute. Combrink was on the spot again, picking up the loose ball and barreling toward the goal line. But the officials ruled it a muff and Ponca City took over at midfield.
After time out, Swygert came out unnoticed along the near sideline in front of the Ponca City bench.
Michael hit him in stride on a pass that carried to the Washington 11. But after three incompletions, the Cats were forced to settle for Sindelar's 28-yard field goal with 25 seconds left.
But the Poncans weren't through. Sindelar's squib kickoff was mishandled by the Hornets and Roland recovered at the Washington 34.
On the first play from scrimmage, Swygert outraced the Washington secondary, caught Michael's pass on the run and scored with 16 seconds still left before intermission, Sindelar's kick gave Ponca City a 17-16 edge heading into the locker room.
At halftime, Washington had eight first downs to Ponca City's five and the Hornets had 196 yards in offense - 145 rushing - while Ponca City had 115 yards, 69 of that on two pass completions.
But in the second half, Washington decided the running game was too slow and came out throwing the ball. The Hornets gained 52 yards on two pass completions to the Wildcat 16.
But at that point they tried a running play and fumbled with Thomas Terry recovering for the Poncans.
That was the only serious threat by either team in the third quarter until Washington launched another long drive, covering 65 yards in eight plays to take a 23-17 lead in the fourth quarter with 10:12 left to play.
With time running out, Ponca City pinned Washington in the Hornets' own end of the field and took over on their own 47. An offensive pass interference call moved the Cats back to the 27. Tailback Toby Redleaf gained out to the 34. Then facing a third-and-17 situation, Michael found Swygert again, this time streaking down the middle of the field. Swygert wasn't caught until 59 yards later at the Washington seven
Two plays later Roland burst over from the six and this time didn't have to change his path to the end zone.
"There was a hole this wide," Roland said, holding his hand as far apart as they would go. "I could have walked in.
"I owe it all to the offensive line and the blocking of my fullback (Matthew Harrison)," he said when he learned he had gone over 100 yards. They did a great job."
Sindelar again split the uprights to give Ponca City a one-point lead with 4:10 remaining.
But that was more than enough time for a little more excitement.
Ponca City forced Washington to punt with 2:59 left in the game and needed only to run out the clock to break the three-game losing streak and pick up their first District 6A-4 win.
Roland picked up a first down at the Washington 35. But the Cats had a bad exchange on a handoff on the next play and the Hornets recovered at the 41 with 1:43 remaining.
Post went to the air again, completing a pass to the Wildcat 45. But the next time he threw, linebacker Jay Bentley - who has made numerous big plays in the past several game - stepped in to intercept and return the ball to the Washington 48,
This time, with just seconds remaining, Michael just knelt down twice to secure the win.
"We needed a big play and Jay came up with the big play again," assistant head coach Jerry Hill said after the game.
"We told the kids in practice this week to just play hard and never give up. Tonight, they never gave up."
The Wildcats can now enjoy a long weekend before returning to practice for Friday's crucial game at Sapulpa.
Ponca City 24, T. Washington 23
Washington 9 7 0 7 - 23
Ponca City 7 10 0 7 - 24
Scoring
Washington - safety, Baker tackles quarterback in end zone
Washington - Williams, 20 run; Moffitt kick
Ponca City - Roland, 2 run; Sindelar kick
Washington - Hallm 2 run; Moffitt kick
Ponca City - Sindelar, 28 field goal
Ponca City - Swygert, 34 pass from Michael; Sindelar kick
Washington - Moffitt, 17 pass from Post; Moffitt kick
Ponca City - Roland, 6 run; Sindelar kick
Individual Statistics
Rushing
Ponca City - Roland 27-102, Redleaf 6-14, Harrison 6-13, Michael 8 - (-6). Washington - Williams 16-61, Hall 10-64, Edwards 7-8, Jones 1-2, Post 2-45.
Passing
Ponca City - Michaels 6-10-0 169, Post 12-23-1 212
Receiving
Ponca City - Swygert 4-147, Treadway 2-22.
Statistics
Ponca Wash.
First Downs 12 14
Rushes, yards 47-123 36-175
Passing yards 169 212
Comp-attempts 6-10-0 12-23-1
Punts-Avg 5-39 4-35
Fumbles-lost 1-1 4-3
Penalties-yards 5-35 6-40
By Matthew Koenig
News Sports Writer
The Pawnee Black Bears took advantage of Sperry's sloppy second half play Thurday night to bury the Pirates, 30-15.
It was a game the Pirates (1-6, 0-4) needed to win to have any hope of a district 2A-5 playoff spot, and one the Black Bears (5-2, 3-1) needed to stay in contention for the district title.
In the early going, Sperry's Pirates seemed to have the momentum, but killed themselves with penalties. On their first drive, a clipping penalty after a 25 yard gain returned the Pirates to their own territory. Three plays later, going on fourth and short, a five yard off side penalty forced the punt.
But Pawnee couldn't get anything going in the first quarter either, as both teams dug in on defense, and the game went into the second quarter scoreless.
Again, the Pirates opened the second quarter with determination, driving quickly to the Pawnee 47 from their own 27 in four plays. The Pirates seemed to be outplaying the Black Bears, until Pawnee lineman Ty Burns put pressure on the Sperry quarterback on third-and-five to force the punt.
That punt would roll to the Pawnee seven yard line, pinning the Black Bears deep.
The scrappy Pirate defense stepped up, then, holding the Black Bears to only one first down. On third-and-12, quarterback Aaron Bruns scrambled away from an onslaught of Pirate linemen, and was dragged down on the Pawnee two.
The Pirates would take advantage of that good field position. After the punt, and from the Pawnee 30, they went 15 yards in five plays. On second-and-five, Travis Carr connected with wide receiver Jeremy Rooks for the first score of the game.
The extra point was good, and the Pirates took the lead, 7-0.
Still, the Black Bears weren't about to go into the locker room scoreless. Taking over on their own 36, three big runs by halfback Russell Cook got them to the Sperry 40.
An incomplete pass later, the Pirates decided to try the reverse pass play, and it worked. Bruns handed off to Burns, who lofted the ball to wide receiver Wyatt Worden on the six yard line. Half back Tyron Willis then took the ball in on the next play for the score.
The extra point attempt was no good, but the Black Bears were on the board, down by one with only 44 seconds remaining in the half.
That momentum carried over into the second half, as Pawnee took control of the game.
On Sperry's second possession, from their own 30, the Pirates set up to pass on third-and-eight. Quarterback Thomas McCause hurled the ball deep and it was picked off by Bruns (playing defensive back). Bruns ran the ball back, and with the help of a clipping penalty, the Black Bears took over again on the Sperry 43.
A pass completion to halfback Russell Cook and a 20 yard Bruns scramble got the ball deep into Pirate territory. Then, on first-and-ten from the 14, Burns took the ball in for the second Black Bear touchdown.
Wide receiver Reed Reavis then ran the ball in on the faked extra point and the Black Bears went up further, 14-7.
The Pirates, however, seemed determined to even the score.
After a nice kickoff return by Rashawn Wilson to near midfield, the Pirates stormed through Black Bear territory, going 30 yards in five plays. Then, Wilson burned past the Pawnee line on a sweep, and appeared to be going in for the tying score.
Things conspired against the Pirates once again, however, as Wilson fumbled the ball near the endzone. Pawnee's Reavis picked up the loose ball, and slipping a number of tackles was finally driven out of bounds back at midfield.
With the help of a Sperry face-mask penalty, the Black Bears moved to the Pirate's 35, and a Bruns completion to wide receiver Trent Creager set up the Black Bears' next score.
This time it was the speedy Willis, just 5'5" and 135 pounds, slipping in from twenty yards out for the six.
Another faked field goal and a successful two point conversion strengthened the Black Bear lead, 22-7.
The Pirates then threatened, only to come up empty again.
After struggling 18 yards to get into Pawnee territory, McCause stepped back and aired one out 35 yards to Wilson. The 6'1" Wilson made a spectacular leaping grab on the sideline to take the Pirates to the Pawnee 10. The Pirates would give up the ball again, however. Two plays later, an interception by McCause gave the ball back to the Black Bears.
The Sperry defense, which played admirably all night, held the Black Bears, and after another three-and-out for the Sperry offense, recovered a Pawnee fumble in the backfield.
Yet, on the Pirates' first play after the fumble recovery, Reavis again picked off an errant McCause throw, and this time there was no stopping him. The 5-11, 165 defensive back went 70 yard to stretch the lead even further.
Another two point conversion and the Black Bears were on top for good, 30-7.
The Pirates then put together a desperation drive. Pounding the ball against the Pawnee line and picking up five first downs, the Pirates moved the ball slowly but steadily into Black Bear territory.
But the drive consumed too much time, and when tailback David Harper finally went in for the score with three seconds left in the game, the Pirates could at least claim that they had played with heart.
"Our kids really listen to what we say at halftime," said Pawnee head coach Bobby Miller. "They came out that second half and did exactly what we told them to do."
"Sperry knew that their playoff chances started tonight, with Pawnee. They played hard. I just think our kids stepped up and played at a level they never had before."
Pawnee looks for an upset next week, as they go on the road to take on undefeated district leader Nowata.
Pawnee 30, Sperry 15
Pawnee 0 6 16 8 - 30
Sperry 0 7 0 8 - 15
Scoring
Sperry - Jeremy Rooks 15 pass from Travis Carr (Cody Chalakee kick)
Pawnee - Tyrone Willis 5 run (kick failed)
Pawnee - Ty Burns 14 run (Reed Reavis run)
Pawnee - Willis 20 run (Russel Cook run)
Pawnee - Reavis 70 pass interception (Cook run)
Sperry - David Harper 1 run (Anthony Bohannon run)
Statistics
Pawnee Sperry
First Downs 12 10
Rushes-yards 158 177
Passing yards 66 92
Comp-attempt 3-7-0 6-12-3
Punts 5-203 5-140
Fumbles-lost 2-1 2-1
Penalties-yards 7-51 7-65
By BOB PATTERSON
News Staff Writer
SHIDLER - Unbeaten Class B contender Oaks at 6-0 brought a well-oiled Warriors offense and some tough defense here Thursday in a non-district 64-14 win over Class C contender Shidler.
The game was halted with more than half of the fourth quarter to go, second string tailback David Drywater sprinted away from the Shilder defenders, after getting past the first line of Tigers, on a 49-yard scoring jaunt.
It was one of several long bursts by the Warriors, who scored on a 34-yard pass, 20-yard run, 60-yard pass, and 58-yard run during first half action and then used shorter runs to set up the final quarter blitz that came on a 76-yard pass interception and a 27-yard pass prior to the Drywater run.
Shidler also had some lengthy scores, on an 88-yard kickoff return and a 12-yard pass play. One play that went for naught was a fumble recovery by Nick Smith that was returned 75 yards to the Oaks 4. But Shidler was unable to cash in on the break that could have sliced into a 36-14 lead midway through the third quarter, when Heath Cottle's pass was intercepted in the end zone by Oaks, for a touchback.
Oaks unleashed running back Rocky Watts 26 times for 203 yards, and he scored three times during the game on runs of 20, 58 and 9. The Warriors also showed off an aerial display that netted seven completions in 13 attempts, for 126 yards - three touchdowns.
But Shidler didn't fold, nor did the Tigers give up. After Terry Powell had scored on a 34-yard pass from Gabriel O'Field and Watts got his first touchdown, Courtney Jenkins of the Tigers returned the kickoff 88 yards to put Shidler on the board. A pass from John Houser to Casey Cargill got the 2-point conversion, as Shidler cut the lead to a touchdown, 14-8 with 2:27 to go in the first quarter. But with the wind from the east and to the back of the Warriors, O'Field found Robert Kirkland open for a 60-yard scoring play and then utilized the same combination for a 2-point conversion making it 22-8 with 0:08 showing.
Oaks sandwiched scores by Watts on a 58-yard run and Mitch Nichols on a 5-yard run around a Shidler scoring effort, in the second quarter. Michael Godfrey got the Tigers on the scoreboard again, when he hauled in a 12-yard pass from Cottle.
The only score in the third quarter came with Watts going nine yards with 5:05 to go and Powell getting a pass from O'Field for the 2-point conversion.
But Oaks ignited the scoreboard in the fourth with three scores in less than six minutes, when defender Wendell Stanley latched onto a Cottle pass and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown with but 38 seconds gone in the fourth.
Three minutes later, Drywater hooked up with Ben Noe for 27 yards and then ran the 2-point conversion for a 58-14 reading, prior to going all the way on the first play after Shidler's seventh punt of the game went dead at the Tigers 49, with 6:35 to go, ending the game by the mercy rule.
The Tigers had some good passing statistics with Cottle hooking up with four different receivers during the night for a total of 93 yards. But the rushing offense of the Tigers just couldn't get untracked netting but 22 yards on 29 carries.
Coach Matt Holland and the Shidler Tigers get back into the Class C action, at Bluejacket on Oct. 24. The Tigers are 4-3 on the year, but show a 3-1 District C-4 record. Bluejacket remained unbeaten in district play Thursday with a 28-8 win over Welch.
Oaks 64, Shidler 14
Oaks 22 14 8 20 - 64
Shidler 8 6 0 0 - 14
Scoring
Oaks - Terry Powell 34 pass from Gabriel O'Field (Rocky Watts run)
Oaks - Watts 20 run (run failed)
Shidler - Courtney Jenkins 88 kickoff return (John Houser pass from Casey Cargill)
Oaks - Robert Kirkland 60 pass from O'Field (Kirkland pass from O'Field)
Oaks - Watts 58 run (pass failed)
Shidler - Michael Godfrey 12 pass from Heath Cottle (run failed)
Oaks - Mitch Nichols 5 run (Kirkland run)
Oaks - Watts 9 run (Powell pass from O'Field)
Oaks - Wendall Stanley 76 pass interception (run failed)
Oaks - Ben Noe 27 pass from David Drywater (Drywater run)
Oaks - Drywater 49 run (game over)
Statistics
Oaks Shid.
First Downs 19 6
Rushes-yards 42-356 29-22
Passing yards 126 103
Comp-attempts 7-13-0 9-15-3
Return yards 4-112 5-144
Punts 0-0 7-26.3
Fumbles-lost 4-2 4-1
Penalties-yards 4-42 5-44
Individual Statistics
RUSHING - Oaks: Rocky Watts 26-203, David Drywater 2-56, Mitch Nichols 10-45, Gabriel O'Field 6-27, Robert Kirkland 1-21, Wendall Stanley 3-4. Shidler: Casey Cargill 12-13, Heath Cottle 8-4, Jason Brown 2-2, James Kerr 1-2, Courtney Jenkins 2-1, John Houser 3-1, Michael Godfrey 1-(-1).
PASSING - Oaks: O'Field 5-9-0 77, Drywater 1-1-0 27, Watts 1-1-0 22. Shidler: Cottle 8-14-3 93, Houser 1-1-0 10.
RECEIVING - Oaks: Tommy Powell 1-34, Ben Noe 1-27, Garrett Cochran 1-24, Kirkland 2-23, Nichols 2-18. Shidler: Houser 3-57, Godfrey 2-22, Cargill 3-21, Nick Smith 1-3.
KIEFER - Scott Klufa ran for three touchdowns and Jeremy Socek had two TD receptions as unbeaten Tonkawa rolled over winless Kiefer, 54-0, in a District A-5 game Thursday night.
Klufa scored on runs of 10, 15 and 70 yards while Socek caught touchdown passes from Chris Bilyeu of 7 and 4 yards as the Buccaneers gunned to a 47-0 halftime lead.
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DRUMRIGHT - Newkirk's Darren Wood had two 5-yard touchdown runs to lead the Tigers to a 42-8 win over Drumright Thursday night,
Sam Free got Newkirk on the scoreboard with an 11-yard run in the first
quarter. The Tigers struck for three second quarter scores.