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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, October 16, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALPonca Citian Hired As OFU Field Rep Ponca Citian Hired As OFU Field RepScott M. Blubaugh, 33, of the Ponca City area, is one of five field representatives recently initiated by the Oklahoma Farmers Union to help activate a grassroots legislative action network for the organization. Blubaugh, who now serves the counties of Grant, Garfield, Kay, Noble, Payne, Osage and Pawnee, was the first hired of the five representatives, according to the OFU’s monthly publication, Farm News & Views. He was raised on the family farm between Tonkawa and Ponca City, graduating from Tonkawa High School in 1983. He was involved in 4-H Club during his youth. He currently raises wheat, soybeans, milo and cattle on a 700-acre farm. He also has two combines and custom-cuts wheat, milo and soybeans in the Oklahoma and Kansas area. Blubaugh recently returned from an OFU legislative meeting and has worked on issues at the State Capitol. He has served as secretary of the Kay County Democrat Party, attending as a delegate to the State Democratic Convention. He previously served as a real estate broker. Married to his wife Lisa for 12 years, he has two children, Zachary, 11, and Zane, 18 months. The four other field representatives announced with Blubaugh were David L. Holcombe of Jay, A.J. Bristow from the small Pittsburg County community of Blocker, James Campbell of Idabel, and Rick Shelby of Webbers Falls. The Grassroots membership includes farmers, ranchers, ruralists and agribusinesses interested in becoming involved in rural and agriculture issues. With the state divided into 10 regions, each field representative is responsible for organizing a Grassroots membership in his or her designated area. OFU President Phillip Klutts said he plans to hire five more field representatives for unassigned regions of the state. Kildare, Peckham VFD’s Will Receive State GrantsOKLAHOMA CITY — Four area rural fire departments at Kildare, Peckham, Pond Creek and Nash will get more than $12,000 in grants from the Agriculture Department’s Rural Fire 80/20 Match Program. The match program was created by the state legislature in the “Rural Fire Protection Program Fund Act,” said State Rep. Jim Reese, a Nardin Republican. The program is funded through budget bills passed by the Legislature. Under program rules, local fire departments must first spend the money and then the Agriculture Department reimburses 80 per cent of the cost, according to State Sen. J. Berry Harrison, Democrat from Fairfax. Money from the program is ear-marked for fire station construction or the purchase of new firefighting equipment, said State Sen. Paul Muegge, a Tonkawa Democrat. Reese and Muegge represent the Nash Volunteer Fire Department, which will receive $3,200, and the Pond Creek Fire Department, which will get $1,700. Reese and Harrison represent the area served by the Kildare Fire Department, which is slated to get $2,800, and the Peckham Fire Department, which will get $4,641. “With the drought and all the grass fires rural fire departments fought this year, their budgets, volunteers and equipment were stretched to the limit and beyond,” said Reese. “Clearly, we had to renew and strengthen our commitment to rural fire protection,” agreed Harrison. The strengthened commitment, Muegge said, means the state’s 800 rural fire departments are better able to protect Oklahomans. “These grants lower fire insurance rates for our citizens, which puts more money back into the people’s pockets,” Reese said. PAWS Plan Annual Bake Sale SaturdayThe Ponca Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will be having its annual bake sale in front of United Supermarket Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along with the home made treats PAWS will be selling animal portraits and crafts. PAWS always accepts donations and green stamps, pet food, pet taxies, dog houses, etc., and are greatly appreciated. More information about PAWS may be found by telephoning 765-PAWS, and leave a message if no one is available to answer at the time. There are occasions when all hands are helping with the animals. Man Will Face Abuse ChargeBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer The man accused of injuring a 2-month-old child has been formally charged in the case. Ponca City resident, Max Ulrich, 31, was charged earlier this week with injury to a child after a former conviction. Ulrich was convicted of former offense of injury to a child in a case that was filed in 1994. Ponca City Police were alerted by hospital personnel around 10:30 p.m. Oct. 8 of a possible child abuse case. Shortly afterwards, Ulrich was arrested at the home in which he occupied with the baby’s mother in the 300 block of West Cleveland Avenue. According to police the baby, Bryce Jackson, was taken to the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center by his mother. He was then later air lifted to Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City where he remains in the intensive care unit in serious condition. Ulrich’s bond has been set at $50,000 and he remains in custody at the Kay County jail. DEATHSOra Bridgetta BakerFuneral will be at 10 a.m. at Baggerley Funeral Home chapel in Edmond. Burial will be in Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond. -- NEWS BRIEFSPAWS Bake Sale — The Ponca Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will be having its annual bake sale in front of United Supermarket Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home made treats, plus animal portraits and crafts available. All types of pet donations appreciated. Carpet Cleaning Most Modern method of cleaning. recommended by Major Carpet Manufactes most completely trained personal and finest service. Reasonable prices referances. Call Floorcraft 762-8381. adv. Democrat Number — Donna Swope, Democrat Women’s president, has announced the new telephone number for the Democrat Headquarters, 203 East Grand, is 767-1163. The Democrat Women’s October business meeting is slated for Thursday at 7 p.m. at the headquarters. Anyone wishing to help in the headquarters is asked to contact Swope, 767-8354, for information about the volunteer work schedule. Closed Saturday for Back on the Rack’s Basics Blowout Sale. Call For Information (580)718-0086. adv. Singles Connection — A new area-wide Christian fellowship for single adults who are 55 and younger, is having a cookout on Saturday. Meet in the Northeast Baptist Church parking lot at 2200 Pecan Road at 5:30 p.m. If your last name begins with A-G, bring chips and dip; H-P, bring two 2-liter soft drinks; Q-Z, bring dessert or marshmallows. For more information about this event call Northeast Baptist Church, 765-2404. Pauline's Shrimp Peel. All you can eat, $10.95, Friday the 16th. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv. Accident — An accident at North Seventh Street and East Brookfield Avenue was reported to police at 9:10 a.m. Thursday. WWF Judgment Day: In your house. A night of chaos! Sunday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. only on Pay Per View, $29.95. For advance ordering call Cable ONE at 762-6684 or order within one hour of event start time, 1-800-497-2410. adv. Injury Accident — One person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for injuries sustained in an accident at East Central Avenue and South Seventh Street at 10:05 a.m. Thursday. Therapeutic Massage Center Now open Regular Hours. Call for an appointment, 762-9807. adv. Arrest — Police arrested a 19-year-old man at 12:02 p.m. Thursday from the 400 block of North Pine Street on a city warrant for failure to pay. Open House Oct. 24th Saturday 1-5, Creative Photography, 2015 North Ash, 580-767-1433. adv. Stolen Curtains — A man advised police at 1:13 p.m. Thursday that his tenant had stolen curtains from his rental house in the 300 block of South Sunset Street. A report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Arrest — Police arrested a 48-year-old woman at 2:02 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure to pay. Head Country Saturday Night Special All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $6.95. 4-8 p.m. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Play Thing — At 4:21 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 900 block of West Oklahoma Avenue called police reporting that she had found something in a jar and requested an officer to look at it. An officer went to the scene and reported that it was a centipede that the lady had “wanted to show off.” Dougan's Bar-B-Q Saturday Special 4-8 p.m. All you can eat Beef Brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Reckless Driver — A motorist called police at 4:50 p.m. Thursday reporting a reckless driver southbound on North Fourteenth Street from East Hartford Avenue. Basic Blowout- NE Corner of 14th and Highland. 8 a.m.-12, clothing 1/2 price after 10 a.m. Liquidation of Men’s , Women’s, Children’s , Summer, and Winter. No Earlies!!! adv. Theft and Arrest — A woman in the 2000 block of Cedar Lane called police at 4:55 p.m. Thursday reporting the theft of a four-wheeler. Three minutes later police arrested a 16-year-old boy from the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street for second degree burglary and larceny of a motor vehicle. Judge BOYD Tells it like it is on WBBZ Radio AM 1230 this Satuday, Oct. 17th 8:15 a.m. adv. Stolen Bike — A man advised police at 6:27 p.m. Thursday that a bicycle had been stolen from North Ninth Street and East Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Graffiti — At 6:31 p.m. Thursday police were alerted to juveniles spray painting graffiti in the drainage ditch at North Second Street and West Summit Avenue. OSU-KSU Bill Murphy invites you to come watch the game. Doors open 1:00 Saturday Elks Lodge. You all come. Wednesday night German cuisine Call 765-4045 for more detail or reserva- tions. adv. Bike Fight — At 6:35 p.m. Thursday police were called to the 300 block of Oak Street for a fight between two 5-year-old boys over a bicycle. The babysitter was located and the matter was settled. Fun Halloween cards, plates, laser paper, decorations, Carla’s Hallmark downtown. adv. Stolen Vehicle — A man in the 2900 block of North Union Street contacted police at 8:10 p.m. Thursday reporting a stolen vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Diet Fuel by Twinlab on sale now at Health World. 320 East Central, Ponca City 762-1854. adv. Break-In — At 10:29 p.m. Thursday a man in the 800 block of North Palm Street advised police that his house had been broken into and his television had been “kicked in.” A report was taken. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday Special from 4-8 p.m., All you can eat Ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Arrest — Police arrested a 29-year-old man at 10:35 p.m. Thursday from North Fifth Street and East Highland Avenue on a city warrant for failure to obey, attempted escape and resisting arrest. Burglary — At 11:34 p.m. Thursday a man in the 700 block of North Elm Street notified police that his house had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Sue’s Used Furniture. Going Out of Business Sale. Will be open Sunday October 18th from 12:00 to ? 1801 N. Union. adv. Fight — At 12:11 a.m. Friday police were called to the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street for a fight that was in progress. Police arrived and the matter was settled. LIFESTYLESGwen Higgins Gives Laureate Phi Program Gwen Higgins Gives Laureate Phi Program“The Result of My Journey” was Gwen Higgins’ program title when she reviewed her introduction to “Beta Sigma Phi by Sally, a member from age 20.” Ms. Higgins received her Life Member card recently and it “stirred a chain of memories of events occurring during her twenty-five years of membership.” Her program continued the study “Memory Launchers.” Nine members were present when Elsie Rosenbaum, president, led the opening ritual at the monthly program meeting of Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in the home of Ms. Higgins. Ms. Rosenbaum reported that the Preferential Tea will be held Nov. 1, 3-5 p.m., at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Dress code will be Sunday attire or “dressy pantsuit.” Meire K. Harris reviewed the Yellow Rose from the “Memory Makers.” Virginia Starks and Pat Hill, co-chairmen of the social committee, discussed the Oct. 24 cookout to be held 5-8 p.m. at Lake Ponca shelterhouse three. The next program meeting will be Nov. 9 with Leanna Adams as hostess. Roberta Streeter will be the co-hostess and the program will be presented by Erma Rusch. County Mounties 4-H Group MeetsThe Kay County Mounties 4-H Club held the regular monthly meeting Oct. 8 at the shop of Mrs. Earla Alley, organizational leader. Members repeated the club ritual and the salute to the flag and Shawn Ally, secretary, called the roll with each member giving captain reports. The secretary also read the minutes and Mrs. Alley gave the financial report. Introduced as new members were Paula Smithheisler and Rachael Dozer, both from Tonkawa. The group voted to have a Halloween party at the Alley farm on Oct. 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A judged costume party will be followed by a wiener roast and covered dish dinner. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share and the club will provide wieners, buns, chips, condiments and beverages. Those attending are asked to contact Mrs. Alley by Oct. 25. A decorated pumpkin contest and games will be available for all family members attending the event. Those attending the banquet on Nov. 5 are also asked to contact Mrs. Alley. The group discussed posters displayed for national 4-H week. Discussion was also held on the upcoming “Share the Fun” event. ABWA Planning Fall Enrollment“Come, SOAR, to the highest heights with ABWA” is the theme for the fall enrollment Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth. For more information call Bonnie, 765-8429. The American Business Women’s Association was founded Sept. 22, 1949 by Hilary A. Bufton, a Kansas City, Mo. businessman who recognized the “positive impact women could have on the business world and saw the need for an organization to help women reach their career goals and make the most of their potential.” Ponca City Charter Chapter was organized in March 1967. Since then the chapter has given thousands of dollars in local scholarships, and secured a number of ABWA national grants. Ponca City Charter Chapter has a monthly dinner meeting, the chapter conducts business and carries out the association’s goals. The group meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponca room at Holiday Inn. EDUCATIONLocal Educators Scheduled To Attend Success Connections IV Local Educators Scheduled To Attend Success Connections IVTULSA — Educators from the Ponca City area are scheduled to attend Success Connections IV, the fourth statewide conference on workforce development. The conference will be held from Oct. 20-21 at the Tulsa Convention Center. The theme of this year’s conferences “Straight Talk Between Students and Business.” The keynote speaker at the conference is William G. Little, 1998-99 chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Other speakers are David Aguilar, founder and director of Transformation Education, a consulting firm in Boulder, Colo.; and Chad Foster, a motivational speaker and author of the best-selling book “Teenagers — Preparing for the Real World.” Success Connection IV is a collaboration between the State Chamber and the Oklahoma Department of Vo-Tech Education. According to Karen Leveridge, director of the Education and Workforce Development Department for the State Chamber, conference attendance has grown rapidly from about 300 in 1994 to 1,400 in 1997. This year she anticipates about 1,500 people will attend the conference. Belinda McCharen, state School-to-Work coordinator, said that many of the sessions will feature business leaders giving presentations to students. She said that business leaders will give students advice on how to prepare for careers and focus their studies. Also there will be presentations from business leaders, educators and civic leaders on how they can collaborate to support School-to-Work in their communities, she said. Leveridge said she hopes business leaders will sponsor students’ attendance at the conference, mentor them during the event and then bring them into the work place to learn about career opportunities. The conference will also feature a student section which will include sessions for high school and college students. The student section will kick off with an open session titled “The Modern Work Ethic: A Humorous Approach” presented by Kristine Sexter, a recruiting and training specialist from Key Personnel, a temporary employment agency. The 41 local partnerships in Oklahoma are now entering year four of their five-year School-to-Work grants. This marks a primary difference between Success Connection IV and previous conferences: the issue of sustainability after School-to-Work grant monies are no longer available. Collaboration between business, education and the local community and sustainability are key issues to focus on. “There has to be both (collaboration and sustainability) if we want to see the positive evolution of School-to-Work,” McCharen said. “We’ll have a number of presentations, on both days, looking at sustainability initiatives which makes sense within local communities,” McCharen said. Education Committee Holds MeetingSeveral local educators and business leaders attended the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Education Committee meeting on Oct. 6 to discuss important educational issues. Keni Ray reported that the Lunch Buddy program at Garfield Academy has begun with full participation by all Conoco volunteers. He mentioned that the school is still working to get electricity to Garfield’s new marquee. He is also working with Dr. Patty Ladd, principal, on projects for “Make A Difference Day.” Principal Richard Dale of the Mid-High reported that Lowe’s has donated door prizes for the Back to School picnic. He also reported that Ponca Bowl donated an ice machine and Lowe’s helped move it into the school and McDonald’s has donated 1,000 coupons for free food for the schools accelerated reading program. Lisa Coy reported that at this time the reading program with Trout and Home National Bank has not yet started. Home National Bank has the “Trout” cards for sale at all the bank locations. Susie Roberts of Pioneer Bank reported that six employees go to Roosevelt one hour a week to volunteer. She also mentioned that Pioneer Bank provides donations that help fund special assemblies, newspapers for classes, PTA projects and school carnivals. They will also be judging Roosevelt’s yearbook cover. Jerry Winkle, principal of Po-Hi, reported that at the last Ponca City Board of Education meeting the board set direction for the school by establishing eight goals. Winkle praised Richard Severance for his key comments at the last meeting. He felt Severance has made the board aware of the community’s concern for education. Mayor Tom Leonard mentioned that the school board meetings need to be televised; consequently, this would allow the community to view the monthly meetings. Discussion was also held on concurrent enrollment and School-to-Work. Cathy Ferguson reported that the Youth Summit was a huge success with attendance of over 160 people. A total of 105 individuals have signed up to help tackle the high dropout rate. She also felt that open forums with a facilitator would be helpful. The next meeting will be at 11:45 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Chamber Conference Room. Foster Shares Success Formula To Area High School StudentsTONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College’s Performing Arts Center set the stage on Oct. 7 for entrepreneur, author and television personality, Chad Foster, as he visited with approximately 600 students and guests during two different sessions about how to succeed in the business world. Foster made a fortune recycling tires used in playground surfaces. The playground surfaces are being used at McDonald’s restaurant and Disney World. Sales of his product reached $20 million. In addition his entrepreneurial spirit, Foster is the host of ESPN’s “Fly Fishing America” program and author of his new book, “Teenagers — Preparing for the Real World.” “I travel about 200 days a year, speaking to students and educators, trying to explain what they (students) need to know in order to succeed in today’s business environment, both from an education standpoint and a preparation standpoint,” said Foster. “I think what we have done in the past to focus so much on just formal education, that we forgot to prepare (students). We’re turning out lots of graduates who have good test scores, lots of education, but have no skills and they’re not worth anything to the business community.” “In addition to a solid academic foundation, those entering the business world need communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and people skills,” Foster said. “If there was a formula for success, it’s knowledge plus (these) skills plus people equals success,” he said. “If students can come out with all three of those, they’re in great shape.” Foster told the students that success is not about money. “The definition of success is good friends, good family, good health, enjoying your chosen career, and making a contribution to society.” During his speech Foster told students that where they started in life should have nothing to do with where they finish. So if they had a dream, pursue it. Foster also made it clear that to succeed the students need good communication skills, the ability the deal with bad days. Foster continued with a story about a friend who was crippled in an automobile crash. He then told students his friend’s method of dealing with a bad day. The advice consisted of keeping problems in perspective and becoming aware of others who are less fortunate. “Everybody has bad days. Successful people learn to deal with bad days.” Corporate sponsors for the event were Northern Oklahoma College, Group One Realtors, Eastman National Bank, Conoco, Inc., TNT Construction, Blackwell Regional Hospital, J.C. Penney, Express Personnel Services, Pioneer Technology Center VEA, State Farm Insurance, Ann Bandy, Ponca City Rotary Club, Kay Electric, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, Northwestern Oklahoma Postsecondary Consortium, and Brauderick’s Printery. PC Conference Dates SetPonca City Public Schools would like to announce the following parent/teacher conference dates. Please note that most of the schools have scheduled evening times to accommodate working parents. Parents who are unable to attend one of these scheduled dates, may contact their school office to make other arrangements. Garfield Academy — Oct. 29 from 3:40 to 6:15 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Liberty Elementary — Oct. 29 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Lincoln Elementary — Oct. 29 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. Roosevelt Elementary — Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Trout Elementary — Oct. 29 from 3:30 to 7:15 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 to 11:35 a.m. Union Elementary — Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. Washington Elementary — Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. Woodlands Elementary — Oct. 29 from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Middle School — Oct. 29 from 5 to 7:45 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 7:30 to 10:45 a.m. Mid-High — Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Senior High — Oct. 29 from 5 to 7:45 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Lincoln Alternative School — Oct. 29 from 5 to 7:45 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 8 to 10:45 a.m. PC Trustees Discuss New Grant RecipientsThe Board of Trustees for the Ponca City Public School Foundation met on Sept. 16 in the Library’s Programming Room. The reception held for grant winners at Trustee Kathy Paczkowski’s home in early September was considered a success. Next year, this year’s recipients, as well as those teachers attending the Fall Forum, will be recognized. Fifteen teachers and trustees attended the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s Fall Forum at NCO on Oct. 6. The local foundation will pay the teachers’ registration fees. The new grant forms are being distributed to all building sites. Fall applications are due Nov. 1. The next meeting will be Oct. 21 at noon in the Library Programming Room. The public is invited to attend. School NewsPAC MeetingThe Parent Advisory Council (PAC) will meet Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at Po-Hi. Participants will discuss the Goals Planning Meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education. PTSA MeetingThe October Po-Hi PTSA meeting will be held Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Howell Auditorium. The topics are scholarships and National Honor Society requirements. Speakers will be Po-Hi Counselor Royce Caldron and National Honor Society sponsor, Mike Grimes. Memberships are open to parents, teachers and students. Poem PublishedLeslie Layton of Newkirk had a poem, “Mentholatum, Clothespins and Leftovers,” published in Susquehanna University’s “The Apprentice Writer” literary magazine. College NightPo-Hi students are invited to College Night Oct. 19 from 7:15 to 9 p.m. More than 35 colleges, universities, technical schools and armed services will be represented. Seniors are encouraged to attend. Frontier Title IX MeetingA Frontier Title IX meeting will be held Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Commons Area. All interested parents, students and teachers are invited. RELIGIONFirst Christian to Install Coln First Christian to Install ColnA Service of Installation of Minister will be held for Mary Coln, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries during the 10:40 morning worship service, Sunday at First Christian Church, Fifth at Cleveland. Coln has been responsible for leading three youth groups, coordinating youth choirs, setting up a contemporary worship service and assisting in small group ministry since late summer. Currently working on her Master of Divinity Degree at Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa Campus, Coln was honored with the 1998 Methodist Student Award. She also holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management from Friends University in Wichita. Prior to being called to First Christian Church, she served as pastor to the Burchfield and Bluff City United Methodist Churches in Kansas. Vibrant and outgoing, Mary displays a kaleidoscope of talents and ministry gifts. Accomplished as a pilot, a college-level computer teacher, and musician, Coln has a great love of music. She has been singing and conducting music in the church since she first carried her guitar into mass as a young girl. She and her family form a contemporary praise band and appear in churches throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. Curtis Coln, Mary's husband, is an officer in the Kansas Air National Guard. Their four children who attend school in Mulvane are Charlotte (Charlie), a senior; Kenny, a junior; Shauna, a sophomore, and Nathan, an eighth grader. Mary’s leadership is already visible at First Christian Church, as youth are involved in community service, retreats, after-school junior youth fellowship, Bible study concerts and planning a youth-led worship for later in November. Coln invites “all youth and young adults who would like to be involved in Christian fellowship and service to give me a call at 762-1666 and I’ll help them find the right ministry to match their needs and gifts.” The Rev. John Imbler, Director of Disciples Ministerial Formation of Phillips Theological Seminary will participate in the installation service, and a dinner honoring Coln and her family will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship. Nurseries will be provided and the community is invited to meet Mary and help celebrate her new ministry in Ponca City. Songs, Scripture Lutheran Topics“Displaying the Right Spirit” is the title of Pastor Tom Ramsey’s sermon at First Lutheran Church on Oct. 18. Both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services will center around songs, scriptures, and prayers that encourage Christians to be faithful to Christ and His Word. The sermon text includes the words, “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline.” The hymns and the choir anthem stress our spirit of bravery in Christ to go forth in faith to show our love to Him and others, and to spread the Gospel message to all. The Senior Choir will sing the anthem "Lord of All Nations.” The service will conclude with the great battle hymn of faith "Onward, Christian Soldiers.” Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. The Bible Bee will be held on Oct. 25. This friendly contest will test members’ memories of the Bible verses that they have committed to memory during the seasonal worship theme “United in Understanding” that concludes that Sunday. A congregational dinner will be held in the school gym just before the Bee. All who are interested in good competition are invited to come even if they do not plan to enter the contest. Those coming for dinner are asked to bring two dishes to share. Please bring a meat dish and either a salad, a vegetable, or a dessert. It should be a time for fun. Church BriefsGood Shepherd Lutherans Set Pot Luck Dinner/Voters MeetingGood Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold an Italian Pot Luck dinner Sunday at 11:15 a.m. at the church. Drinks and utensils will be provided and everyone is welcome. After the dinner there will be a Voters Meeting. The purchase of new hymnals, through good will offerings, will be among the items to be discussed. New Mt. Olive Baptists Sponsor Fellowship ServiceNew Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk is sponsoring a Fellowship Service on Sunday, Oct. 18. Speaker for the day will be the Rev. Irving Bob of Progressive Baptist Church in Enid. The service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. An invitation is extended to the public to attend this service in Newkirk. ‘Come Let Us Reason Together’The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ invites the public to share God’s Word with them every week — Sunday Bible classes 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels - nursery through adult. “Woe unto them that call evil good; and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness’ that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!” (Isaiah 5: 20-21). When lying is considered clever and truth is dismissed as immaterial; when those who do wrong are lauded while those who attempt to do right are ridiculed; when indecent y is winked at while courage and honesty are snickered at. But never forget this: “truth will prevail.” Foursquare Women’s Ministry Plans Family Fun TimePonca City Foursquare Church at Lincoln Center, 700 West Broadway, will be hosting the Great Game Escapade on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Foursquare Women’s Ministry and an open invitation is being extended to Ponca Citians and folks in surrounding communities. This will be an old-fashioned Family Fun Time, featuring games, such as relay races, egg toss, duck-duck-goose, gunnie sack and three-legged races, musical chairs, and much, much more. There will also be cotton candy and hot dogs available to everyone who participates. Ponca City Foursquare Church is a family-oriented church that is interested in reaching out into the community to promote family unity. The goal of the Great Game Escapade is to bring families together for an afternoon of fellowship and old-fashioned family fun. Sunset Baptist Sets Orientation for ‘First Place’Orientation for a new session of “First Place,” a Christ-centered health program will be held Sunday Oct. 18, at Sunset Baptist Church. “First Place” is a weight control program that is based on the American Diabetic Association’s food plan, but it is also a Christian program that includes a commitment to daily Bible study, prayer, exercise, as well as healthy eating habits its. The only charge for this program is for the materials used. child care is provided for anyone with young children. The group will meet in Room 8 on the east wing of the building. Anyone interested is welcome to come to the orientation on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4:45 p.m. Sessions will be from 4:45 to 5:50 each Sunday evening. Anyone needing more information may contact Virginia Love at 762-5188. St. Paul’s Youth Group Enjoyed Summer MissionsThe hot Oklahoma summer is behind us, but the experiences of the St. Paul’s youth group during the summer will remain with them forever. At the end of July and first week of August, five adults and ten youth went to Kentucky hills and worked with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). Youth who went on the trip were Jacob Bull, Bryan Bottoms, Amanda Cobb, Jennifer Tippin, Alyssa Drumm, Rex Lundeen, Brandon Bull and Aaron Bull, both of Davis, Scott Mitchell and Stephanie Dyer. Adults were Diane Bull, Sandy Bull, Rick Cross, Carl Bottoms and the Rev. Tracy Schumpert. This is the second year St. Paul’s has participated in five days of work with the people of Appalachia. The group split into two work teams. One team worked with the Shackleford family. This team finished a pier under the house, insulated, and put in a moisture barrier. Another team worked with the Spicer family building a new home. The days began early and went long for the Ponca City group, but at the end of the day, the teams could count on an ice cream cone for a job well done. The teams stayed in an Elementary School building and showered with cold water at a nearby pool. Shidler Methodists to Hear Former Ponca City PastorThe Rev. Nick Harris, senior minister of First United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, will conduct a revival at Shidler United Methodist Church Oct. 18,19 and 20. The services will begin each evening at 7 o’clock. Before being appointed to the Oklahoma City Church, the Rev. Mr. Harris served a number of churches in the Ponca City area: Albright in Ponca City, and churches in Fairview, Lamont and Carmen. The Rev. Mr. Harris has been at the Oklahoma City Church 19 years and during the past three years he and his congregation have dealt with the aftermath of the Murrah Building bombing. First UMC in Oklahoma City is across from the site of the Murrah Building and was almost completely demolished. Following a renovation plan that was started soon after the bombing, the congregation was finally able to have a picnic in their “new” church Easter Sunday, 1998 with 600 attending. The Rev. Mr. Harris is a noted speaker in the UMC system having conducted revivals in 30 states in all five United Methodist Jurisdictions. He presents a daily radio program for “Holy Ground,” sponsored by Ariel Ministries of Oklahoma City. He is also a frequent guest host on “Praise the Lord” show on Trinity Broadcasting Network. Many friends in the Ponca City area will remember the Rev. Mr. Harris as being named Salvation Army’s Citizen of the Year in 1976. He has a long resume of academic achievements and received a Doctor of Ministry from Phillips University Graduate Seminary, Summa Cum Laude in 1974. The Rev. Harold Bone, minister of the Shidler church, says, “We feel fortunate to have someone of the Rev. Mr. Harris’ stature to conduct a revival in our church. We extend a cordial welcome to everyone to attend.” St. Luke’s Hosts Missionary Pair Sunday MorningSt. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene will be hosting the Rev. and Mrs. Larry Webb, missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene in Bolivia, in the morning service this coming Sunday, Oct. 18, at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Mr. Webb serves as Vice-Rector of Theological Studies by extension for the Seminario Nazareno Boliviano. He also serves as Mission Administrative Assistant, helping to coordinate the work of the six mission districts which comprise the work of the Church of the Nazarene in Bolivia. Mrs. Webb is responsible for maintaining the financial records for both the Seminary and Bolivian Mission Council. Before serving as missionary to Bolivia, the Rev. Mr. Webb served as a Church planting missionary to Barbados until 1987. Mrs. Webb also served as missionary to Republic of South Africa for 24 years. The Rev. and Mrs. Webb are both graduates of Pasadena College, now Point Loma Nazarene University, in San Diego, Calif. St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene is an active, missions-minded Church, helping to support over 600 missionaries in over 110 world areas through their giving to the World Evangelism Fund of the Church of the Nazarene. St. Luke’s folks are excited to invite the people of Ponca City to come, be encouraged and informed about what God is doing in Bolivia. The Church is located at 1715 East Prospect in Ponca City. St. John Baptists Plan Fall RevivalFall Revival will start at St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh, on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. and continue through Friday, Oct. 23, closing on Sunday Oct. 25 at the 10 :45 a.m. service. The Revival speaker will be the Rev. Andrew A. Lott III, a native of Houston, Texas, according to Pastor Robert C. Palmer. The Rev. Mr. Lott is a former resident of Ponca City and an Associate Minister at St. John Baptist. Currently he is the Assistant Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Worship Experience in Houston. He is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University with honors, earning a BS degree in Industrial Technology. While in college, he acknowledged his call to the ministry, and in 1986, at the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Waterloo, Iowa he received his Ordination Certificate. He began his employment with Smith International while residing in Ponca City and later transferred to Houston. The Rev. Lott’s marriage to Daryl Anderson of 20 years produced seven children. He gives thanks to God for keeping him and his family as he continues to study and share the Word of God. The Revival theme will be “Unto Him Who Is Able” with scripture from Jude 1:24-25 — “Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His Glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior.” Pastor Palmer invites the public to hear the Rev. Mr. Lott III at St. John Baptist next week. Baptists Set Youth RetreatBeen There, Done That, Now What? That’s the question at First Baptist these days, and it all involves Disciple Now — a weekend retreat for young people grades 7 through 12. The event begins on Thursday evening, Oct. 22 with a fellowship banquet. Then on Friday evening the youth meet in their host homes where they will spend the weekend. Cost of the weekend is $35. The schedule includes the Po-Hi football game on Friday, Bible study, a video scavenger hunt, talk back sessions, recreation and lots of food! Activities will be concluded at noon on Sunday. Danny Ringer, youth minister at First Baptist has invited Kyle Bird to be featured speaker and The Sam Perry Band to perform for the weekend. Committee chairmen for the event include Suzy Myers and Pam Veal, event co-chairmen; Dianne Clark, publicity; Rhonda Williams, food; Cindy Anno, homes; Amanda Clinton, prayer ministry; Phil Anno, transportation; Monya Myers and Terri Baskin, decorations; Coburn Veal, video; Vickie Dodson, hosting; and Joe and Becky Fowler, clean-up. The following people will provide host homes for the weekend: Troy and Dianne Lewis, David and Terry Baskin, Doyle and Nancy Brewer, Phil and Debra Gooch, Mike and Linda Starbuck, Linda Hughes, Craig and Monya Myers, Larry and Charlotte Smith, Dan and Julia Smith, Bill and Pat White, and Russ and Carma Parker. This year, youth from Braman First Baptist are also participating. Serving as group leaders are Joel Gilliland, Beck Vanater, Gary Gray, Terry Sharon, Pat Gladd, Ona Clegg, Teresa Clark, Bill Justice, Vickie Dodson, Karen Yost, Larry Smith, Charlotte Smith, Chris Primeaux, Robin Primeaux, Bill White, Pat White, Russ Parker and Carma Parker. Word of Life to Hear Bruce HunterIt took a journey into prison, a breaking process and then a disabling health condition to transform Bruce Hunter and teach him to be compassionate towards all those who are crying out. Bruce will be at Word of Life Christian Center, 3401 North Union, to speak at the 10 a.m. Sunday morning service and at a special meeting for youth and adults at 6 p.m. Sunday evening, according to Bob Innis, senior pastor at Word of Life. How could a missionary’s son meander through life with such insensitivity to others? Pride, greed, perverseness and self-centered living had embraced Hunter for 25 years. God saved him from two motorcycle accidents and gave him a wonderful family. Unfortunately, he put them second to his lusts of the flesh and soul, Innis pointed out, and it took the law to apprehend him, prosecute him and send him to prison to bring Bruce to a place where he desired to become a godly man. In April, 1996, during a prison chapel service, while in immense physical pain, Bruce had a vision that changed his life forever. He saw Jesus, kneeling and being beaten by Roman soldiers, flesh flying when whips hit his back, blood spurting profusely and the anguish on Jesus’ face burned itself into his memory. Then Jesus looked at him and said these words: “You are on my mind.” Bruce is uniquely qualified to address the importance of integrity, Pastor Innis pointed out. He knows how subtle deception can be. He can testify that the road of compromise is an easy one to follow. The word says, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Proverbs 14:121). Through his testimony, preaching and individual ministry — Bruce gives hope to each person. It is his desire to help people experience God’s grace and mercy. Pastor Innis is inviting the community to hear Bruce speak. SPORTSEnid Adds Insult Enid Adds InsultBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City’s Wildcats shot themselves in the foot. Enid then proceeded to stomp on that foot and even rub salt in the wounds. The result was a 44-17 win by the Plainsmen, their first in four District 6A-3 games. As expected of two teams that had a combined total of 36 turnovers in six games, there were a lot of loose balls. The Wildcats had two fumbles and a pass interception while Enid gave up two interceptions and a fumble. The turnovers hurt the Wildcats most. The game started well for the Poncans. Taking the opening kickoff, the Cats marched 73 yards in 12 plays with quarterback Eric Michael sneaking in from the one. But the Plainsmen came right back with a drive of their own, going 65 yards in 10 plays with workhorse tailback Brandon Jenkins bulling his way into the end zone from 10 yards away. The score was tied at 7-7 with 3:11 left in the first period and the Sullins Stadium crowd settled in for an expected offensive show. It didn’t happen; at least not right away. The two defenses regrouped on the next three series before Enid got underway again. The Plainsmen got a critical interference call on a third-down play that gave them a first down on the Wildcat 38. Two plays later fullback Dylan Smith burst up the middle on a 30-yard TD run to put Enid up 14-7. Enid, which had faked an on-sides kickoff on two previous kicks, actually pulled one off after that TD and took over at the Wildcat 49. But the Ponca City defense rose up on that occasion, sacking Enid quarterback Cory James at the Plainsmen’s 45. Wildcat halfback Joe Roland promptly broke loose on a 47-yard run to the Enid 3 and it appeared the Cats were about to tie the score. But then the wheels started to come off. Two stuffed running plays and a quarterback sacks later, the Wildcats faced a fourth down on the 17 and had to settle for Jared Sindelar’s 25-yard field goal, his first of the season. With just under two minutes remaining, the Po-Hi defense held again and forced an Enid punt. The Cats got a run-back to the Plainsmen’s 31 but were flagged for an illegal block, moving the ball back to the 47. But the Poncans couldn’t advance and on fourth down, with 29 seconds remaining. elected to punt. An 11-yard return gave Enid the ball at its own 20 with nine seconds remaining. That’s all it took for James to find tight end Barry Smith who had outrun the Wildcat secondary down the middle of the field on a 70-yard bomb that gave Enid a 21-10 cushion at halftime. That momentum-changer seemed to affect the Wildcat offense more that the defense in the early going of the second half. After holding the Plainsmen on their first series, the Cats started their first second-half possession on their own 19. Halfback Kris Shores broke a 36-yard run to the Enid 36 to set up another threat, but the Poncans fumbled at the 22. Two series later, Enid fired up its offense to march to the Wildcat 19. But Kyle Henderson intercepted a James pass at the 5 and returned it to the 11. Then disaster struck when Michael went back to pass on first down, scrambled into the end zone to avoid the rush and was stripped of the ball with Enid’s Russ Choate recovering for a touchdown with three minutes left in the third stanza. From that point things got messy. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Shores intercepted a James pass at the 40 and returned it to the 19. But Enid returned the favor with an interception on the Cats’ first play. Enid moved to midfield before having to punt, pining the Cats at their own 16. Three plays lost three yards and Blake Geubelle went back to punt from the shadow of his own goal posts. More disaster. The snap sailed over Geubelle’s head and bounced out of the end zone to give Enid a safety and a 30-10 lead. The Cats appeared to get a break when Enid fumbled on the free kick and Ponca City recovered at the Enid 35. But that chance to score also went by the wayside when a fourth-down pass came up inches short. Enid’s star running back James Williams, who had been on the sidelines most of the game,. showed why he’s a standout when he speed past the Ponca City defenders on a 68-yard run to give Enid a 37-10 lead with four minutes remaining in the game. The Wildcats were still fighting. however, and launched one more offensive, going 71 yards in seven plays with Shores scoring from a yard out. Henderson burst 15 yards to the Enid 48 and Michael threw 18 yards to Toby Redleaf at the 26 for the big plays in that drive. But Enid was comfortable in front, 30-17, with just under two minutes remaining. However, Enid coach Craig Simmons decided his team might need the 20-tiebreaker-points and left his first team in as the Wildcats started to substitute. Williams responded with a 61-yard jaunt for a touchdown with 13 seconds remaining for the final margin. The Wildcats go back to Friday night next week, playing host to Sand Springs, which lost a 14-13 overtime decision to Edmond Memorial Thursday night. Enid 33, Ponca City 17 Enid 7 14 7 16 — 44 Ponca City 7 3 0 7 — 17 Ponca — Michael, 1 run; Sindelar kick Enid — Jenkins, 10 run; Fuerte kick Enid — D. Smith, 30 run; Fuerte kick Ponca — Sindelar, 35 field goal Enid — B. Smith, 70 pass from James; Fuerte kick Enid — Choate, fumble recovery in end zone, Fuerte kick Enid — safety, snap out of end zone Enid — Williams, 68 run; Fuerte kick Ponca — Shores, 1 run; Sindelar kick Enid — Williams, 61 runl Fuerte kick Individual Statistics Rushing Ponca — Roland 9-97, Shores 6-47, Redleaf 7-19, Henderson 1-15, S. Michael 2-14. Enid — Williams 9-191, Jenkins 17-62, D. Smith 6-61, Dy. Smith 2-23, Brumfield 2-15, Frazier 1-1, Miller1-(-2), James, 4-(-21) Passing Ponca — Michael 5-9 for 58, Potter 0-3, Shores 0-1 Enid — James 5-12 for 118 Receiving Ponca — Redleaf 2-32, Dewberry 1-22, Martin 1-10, Roland 1-(-4) Enid — B. Smith 3-96, Nehring 2-22 Statistics Ponca Enid First Downs 11 15 Rushing yards 201 330 Passing yards 58 118 Comp-attempts 5-12-1 5-12-2 Punts-Avg 3-35 3-45 Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-1 Penalties-yards 4-60 4-20 Tonkawa Starts Later, Wins 32 to 7By MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer TONKAWA — Either: 1 — The undefeated Tonkawa Buccaneers have decided to start making things interesting in the second half, or 2 — They’ve started to enjoy those rousing pep talks from their coaches at halftime. As opposed to their first five games of the season — all of which they had wrapped up in the first half — the Bucs have now won two in a row in the second half. Thursday, after taking a tenuous, 12-7 lead at the midway point, the Bucs poured it on in the second half to smother the Barnsdall Panthers (5-2, 3-2), 32-7. Then again, after winning 26 straight regular season games, maybe the Bucs just know what it takes. “I hope they don’t want to do that every week,” said Tonkawa coach Steve Love. “They’re coming off a big game last week that they won in the second half, so I guess they’re used to it.” Actually, despite having just 20 players listed on their roster, the Panthers proved to be a match for the mighty Bucs — at least in the early going. “They played us tough,” Love continued. “They just lack the skill people, and we wore them out in the end.” The Bucs, on the other hand, have a stable full of skill people. Running back-free safety Scott Klufa had 132 yards on 20 carries and three touchdowns, and picked up three interceptions. Quarterback McCain Brown also had another nice performance, completing 5-of-9 passes for 81 yards, with no interceptions and a touchdown. Despite having two of their best players, running backs Shane Randall (wrist) and Kolby Simpson (knee) on the sideline, a number of Tonkawa back-ups came up with enthusiastic showings, including Brody Lucas (14-for-53 rushing), back up quarterback Bryan Davis, and linebacker Jason Baldwin. In the opening minutes, at least, it looked like another Tonkawa blowout-in-the-making. Defensive end-tight end Steven Wilkerson, who gave Barnsdall quarterback Will McCauley fits all night, broke through and knocked the ball loose on the Panthers’ second play from scrimmage. Lucas recovered for the Bucs, and a play later it was Klufa, racing in from 36 yards out, a minute into the game. Two possessions later, Klufa came up with his first interception on the night, deep in Panther territory. Brown then hooked up with wide receiver Josh Day from 37 yards out for the second Buc score. Four straight turnovers, two of which ended deep drives for both the Bucs and the Panthers, ate up much of the second quarter. The Panthers finally made one of those miscues stick, however, with McCauley going over the middle to Trev Fielden from 26 yards out for Barsdall’s lone score of the game. To open the second half, the Bucs went on an impressive, 17-play drive, highlighted by three straight completions by Brown for 3rd down conversions. Klufa finally capped the drive, slamming in from a yard out. After freshman John Robison nailed the point-after, the Bucs finally had some breathing room, 19-7. Day then came up big for the Bucs, blocking a punt — and then recovering the ball — 11 yards from the goal line on Barnsdall’s next possession. As the buzzer sounded at the end of the quarter, Lucas blasted in from six yards out for another Tonkawa score. A good play by the Bucs’ special teams again gave them an opportunity, as Jayton Tautfest recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff. After the ball bounced off Fielden’s knee, Tautfest simply slung his body the hardest into a pack of players and came up holding the ball. Two plays later, Klufa came up with his final TD run, leaping at least one tackle to score from 34 yards away. The Bucs travel to Wellston next week, then finish out their season at home, taking on Woodland, Oct. 30. Tonkawa 32, Barnsdall 7 Tonkawa — 12 0 13 7 — 32 Barnsdall — 0 7 0 0 — 7 Tonk — Klufa 36 run (run failed) Tonk — Day 37 pass from Brown (pass failed) Barn — Fielden 26 pass from McCauley (Nelson kick) Tonk — Klufa 1 run (Robison kick) Tonk — Lucas 6 run (Kick failed) Tonk — Klufa 34 run (Robison kick) Team Statistics Tonk Barn First Downs 14 11 Rush Att.-Yds 47-249 23-62 Comp-Att-Int 5-10-0 8-18-4 Pass Yds. 81 152 Punts-Ave. 3-38 3-34 Pen.-Yds. 3-30 2-15 Fumb-Lost 4-3 3-3 Individual Statistics Rush — Tonk: Klufa 20-132, Lucas 14-53, Brown 2-12, Baldwin 6-20, Davis 3-29. Barnsdall: McCauley 5-12, Soflan 8-21, Eaves 4-7, Thomison 4-12, Patrick 2-10. Pass — Tonk: Brown 5-9-0-81, Davis 1-0-0-0. Barnsdall: McCauley 7-17-4-145, Thomison 1-1-0-7. Recept — Tonk: Day 1-37, Inman 2-18, Wilkerson 2-26. Barnsdall: Eaves 1-18, Nelson 1-18, McCauley 1-7, Patrick 1-26, Thomison 1-14, Fielden 3-69. Hominy Gets Free of Tigers, 22 to 7By BOB PATTERSON News City Editor NEWKIRK — Taking advantage of a missing part, the Hominy Bucks utilized a pair of second half scores to remain unbeaten in Class 2A-5 at 4-0, 4-3 overall in a 22-7 victory over the Newkirk Tigers here Thursday night. The missing part was that of Newkirk running back Sam Free, who went out before the end of the first quarter with an injured foot. Despite being without Free, the Tigers went to the dressing room at intermission down by only a touchdown at 6-0. But the Tigers were to find out that the missing part was very instrumental in the offensive scheme in the first half, as nothing seemed to work towards matching the Bucks. Newkirk had five possessions and ended with but one first down, 15 rushes for eight yards net and one of two passes for 10 yards. The Tigers had been forced to punt each time. On the other hand, the Bucks had eight first downs at halftime, 210 yards rushing on 28 attempts. The Tigers had done well in keeping the Bucks from moving the ball via airways, as Hominy completed two of five, for two yards and gave up the ball on two punts and one fumble. But the Bucks found the Newkirk defense, spearheaded by senior linebacker Leo Ring and lineman Jesse Houser (who was later to be utilized in the Tigers backfield as a blocking back) mighty tough most of the time. Hominy backs got loose occasionally, but the Newkirk defense of Coach Sonny Schovanec kept the Bucks from mounting a big lead. At least not until late in the game, when the Tigers were worn thin. Hominy had worked the ball on a 53-yard run by John Brown to the Newkirk 9 for a first down, but the Tigers had the right defense in the ball game on four downs and took over on the 13 as Anthony Branco slapped a pass from the hands of a receiver with 7:31 to go to keep the game scoreless in the first quarter. Newkirk punted on fourth down, and the Bucks started from their 45, again getting to the 9 on a long run, this time, a 42-yarder by Martell Brown. On fourth and 1 J. Brown scored with 2:10 to go, but a fake kick for the extra point found Newkirk swarming M. Brown as the Bucks held a 6-0 lead. Neither team threatened the rest of the half, as the Tigers, with Free sidelined at the end of the first quarter were forced to punt each possession. Hominy was saddled also, but did add to their offensive stats. Newkirk had the football to open the second half, but punted without a first down and Hominy got a break on the play that ended with the Tigers being assessed a 15-yard penalty. That put the Bucks on the Newkirk 31 and five plays later from the 1, J. Brown scored again. This time, M. Brown was able to catch a pass in the end zone for the two-point conversion as Hominy took a 14-0 lead with 7:48 left in the third quarter. The Tigers got the offense out of first gear late in the third quarter, taking over on their own 42 when Hominy had to give the ball up short of first down yardage after a run from punt formation as a result of a fumbled snap. Newkirk had big efforts from senior Brady Burke in place of Free, and Darren Wood. Quarterback Barrett Shupe also directed traffic and got in a pair of big short-yardage plays that kept the Tigers in possession of the football by the end of the third period. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Burke got a 15-yarder to the Hominy 10 and on fourth and 3, Wood scored with 9:29 to go in the game. Shupe’s extra point kick cut the Hominy lead to 14-7. And the Newkirk defense held at midfield forcing a punt, but into the wind, Hominy punter James Voss kicked the Tigers to their own 6, with 5:32 to go. That hurt. But the Tigers attempted to come out of the hole, only to have a pass intercepted by M. Brown at the 24 and two plays later after J. Brown got to the 2 for a first and goal, quarterback Jerad Ballard scored. J. Brown added a 2-pointer for the 22-7 reading. Another intercepted pass on the first play after that score kept the Tigers on the defense again. However, the Tigers held and took over at the 1:44 mark at midfield only to be unable to do anything with the football and Hominy took over on downs for two final plays to run out the clock. The loss dropped the Tigers to 2-2 on the district action, 4-3 overall. Newkirk is at Metro Christian next Friday.
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